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IndustryCIT Aerospace orders ten more Airbus
Toulouse, France - Bringing the order to 199 units
"CIT Group Inc, a leading global commercial finance company, has signed a firm contract with Airbus for a further ten A-320 Family aircraft. With this order, the total number of aircraft in the Airbus... more
Civil aviationEASA welcomes AAIB Interim Report on B-777 Heathrow accident
Cologne, Germany - On last January 17
"With regard to the accident of a British Airways Boeing 777 at Heathrow Airport on 17 January 2008, the Agency welcomes the report of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) and its recommendations.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): the first comments
Rome, Italy - The new carrier's potential
Fourteen new domestic destinations, 16 intercontinental routes, a fleet with 60 airplanes within the next 4-5 years for a total of 2 billion Euros of investments, four new national bases: these are some... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): in progress the meeting between Government and Unions
Rome, Italy - Fantozzi: "By few days there will be the agreement on redundancies"
Crucial day for Alitalia. It is still in progress the meeting between Unions and Government (Labour Minister Maurizio Sacconi, Economic Minister Giulio Tremonti, Economic Development Claudio Scajola, Transport... more
Press releaseItalian Assaeroporti about Alitalia matter
Rome, Italy - Strong worry of airport system
"The executive committee of Assaeroporti, the Italian airports Association, gathered today, has discussed, among the other, about the current matters regarding the Alitalia's rescue plan, according to... more
AirlinesAerolineas Argentinas (2): approved the nationalization law
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The airline turns in the State's hands
Approved the nationalization law of Aerolineas Argentinas, privatized 18 years ago and managed by the Spanish Grupo Marsans. With 46 ays and 21 noes, Senate approved this measure, provoking positive... more
Civil aviationGranada launches an alert against low-cost airlines
Granada, Spain - "We can't rely on the low-cost airlines"
"The low-cost airlines are unreliable, we can't rely on the low-cost", Javier Jiménez, President of Granada Chamber of Commerce said. With no industrial base to speak of, Granada is heavily dependent... more
HelicoptersThe first EC-635 to assembly in Alpnach and deliver to Swiss Air Force
Berne, Switzerland - Part of a 20 light and training helicopters' order
Swiss Air Force received the first EC-635 light cargo and training helicopter, which final assembly will be carried out in Switzerland by Ruag Aerospace of Alpnach as sub-contractor of Eurocopter. The... more
AirlinesFor Austrian Airlines 15 Memorandum of Understanding
Vienna, Austria - The offers must be presented within September 12th
Up to 15 parties have logged their interest with Austrian state company OeIAG for the sale of its stake in Austrian Airlines, according to a source familiar with the situation. The state holding company... more
AccidentsDubai: an helicopter crashed
Rome, Italy - Seven people died
According to the press release issued by "Petrofac", the company in charge of Dubai government offshore oilfields, "An Aerogulf Bell 212 helicopter crashed yesterday at 8:20pm (local hour) at approximately... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): discussions on the political scenario
Rome, Italy - Lazio Region comes on stage
There is a climate of criticism before the awaited meeting of this afternoon among Unions and government that will seat to the same negotiation table in order to discuss Alitalia industrial plan. Many... more
IndustryBoeing: purchase agreement by Gulf Air
Seattle, Usa - The carrier will have a total of 24 models on order
"The Boeing Company is honored by the recent visit of His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of Bahrain, and is pleased to have signed a letter of intent with Bahrain's national... more
AirportsDubai Airport, Emirates' flight operations will be moved on the new Terminal 3
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Starting from October 14th, 2008
Dubai International Airport is preparing for a transition of operations into its new Terminal 3, which is scheduled to open for service in October. The opening of the new terminal will begin on October... more
IndustryEmbraer: delivered first 190 jet to China's Kunpeng Airlines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The industry has delivered the first one also to TACA Airlines
"Embraer delivered the first of five 190 jets to China’s Kunpeng Airlines Co. Ltd., one of the largest operators on the Chinese regional aviation market. In July 2008, during the '46th Farnborough Airshow' (... more
AirlinesAerolineas Argentinas, today Senate votes the nationalization law
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The airline has a debt of 890 million dollars
Argentina's Senate approves the nationalization of Aerolineas Argentinas and its subsidiary, moving to return the financially troubled Spanish-owned Grupo Marsans to state hands. The takeover of Aerolineas... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): in the afternoon the meeting government-unions
Rome, Italy - It does not open under good omens
Today is a decisive day for Alitalia future. From the results of the meeting, due for this afternoon, among government and Unions will depend on the future of the Italian air company. After the latest... more
AirportsAirport of Alghero-Fertilia, historical record of passengers in August
Alghero, Italy - Ryanair and Volareweb.com the main actors
The airport of Alghero-Fertilia recorded a historical record of passenger in August. In the last month 181,585 passengers arrived in the airport, a growth equal to 13% compared with August 2007. The national... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Colaninno met European Commissions technicians
Brussels, Belgium - Tomorrow the assembly of CAI's shareholders
Compagnia Aerea Italiana President, Roberto Colaninno, presented yesterday in Brussels to European Commission, the industrial plan for the Alitalia reorganization. "During the meeting -a press release... more
ReportLibya (2): due for today Rice visit
Rome, Italy - After more than 50 years of tensions between the two Countries
Today US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice visit in North Africa begins. First and awaited visit is Libya, after the agreement signed last 14th August. Under this agreement, the US and Libya commit themselves... more
ReportCongo: the airplane wreck has been spotted
Rome, Italy - No trace of survivors
It seems that the Beechcraft-1900 airplane, crashed on Monday in a mountainous area in Congo, near Bukavu, (see AVIONEWS 1, 2) has been reached: this is the declaration released by a UN spokesman to press... more
DefenseLibya: Gheddafi declarations
Rome, Italy - NATO reply
Declarations released on Sunday by Gheddafi, saying that "Italy will not use nor give the bases on its territory to NATO and US, in the event of a future 'attack' against Libya" caused criticisms and worries.... more
AirlinesJet2.com for Spring-Summer 2009
Milan, Italy - Two new routes that link Olbia to Manchester and Edinburgh have been launched
"Jet2.com, UK low-cost carrier, announces the opening of new routes: Manchester and Edinburgh from Olbia. The connection Rome-Fiumicino/Manchester (five weekly flights) will be operative starting from... more
ReportPakistan air raid
Rome, Italy - Who perpetrated it?
At least 20 people died, after an air raid in the north-west of Pakistan, carried out by "Helicopters coming from Afghanistan". According to Misna press agency, members of the intelligence of the Country... more
ReportUS Forces fire: six Iraqi soldiers killed an ten injured
Baghdad, Iraq - The Parliament will discuss US Forces presence in the country
"A misunderstanding", this is the commentary by American military commander in Baghdad about the terrible attack against six Iraqi soldiers. During the attack, ten soldiers have been injured, as well. Near... more
HelicoptersBreeze-Eastern awarded Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter "Cargo Winch Program"
Union, USA - Derivated by Super Stallion and destined to the United States Marine Corps
Breeze-Eastern Corporation announced today that it has been selected by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to provide the Internal Cargo Winch System for the next generation CH-53K Heavy Lift helicopter Sikorsky... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: thundery showers on North, in particular on the North-Western regions
Rome, Italy - From this evening and for the successive 36 hours
"According to the forecast diffused yesterday, a bad weather wave from Atlantic is interesting Northern Italy in these hours and from this evening, on Wednesday September 3 and for successive 36 hours,... more
Military aviationBoeing, US Air Force keep C-17A Globemaster III mission-ready
St. Louis, USA - Inspected an airplane deployed in Kuwait
A U.S. Air Force maintenance crew chief inspects an engine on a Boeing C-17A Globemaster III at an air base in Kuwait. A C-17 takes off or lands in Iraq or Kuwait at least once an hour as part of ongoing... more
Civil aviationIATA-Bisignani: airlines to lose USD 5,2 billion in 2008
Montreal, Canada - Slowing demand and high oil to blame
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced a revised industry financial forecast that would see the global airline industry post losses of USD 5.2 billion in 2008 based on an average... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): the Extraordinary Administrator, Fantozzi, has received an offer for the purchase of business assets
Rome, Italy - The contents of the offer are confidential
"The Extraordinary Administrator announces that a preliminary offer was received on September 1, 2008 from CAI - Compagnia Aerea Italiana Srl for the purchase of business assets forming a significant part... more
AirportsBAA: Heathrow-East Terminal will not be ready for 2012 Olympics
London, United Kingdom - Damage for the Britain's reputation
BAA (British Airport Authority), Heathrow's operators, have admitted that at best only part of Heathrow East – which will replace Terminals 1 and 2 – will be open for business when competitors and del... more
AirportsBritish Airport Authority: Gatwick in the sights of Virgin Atlantic
London, United Kingdom - The airport is valued about 2 billion pound
Virgin Atlantic boss, Sir Richard Branson, has confirmed he is interested in being part of a consortium to buy Gatwick. Branson announced intentions to buy the airport, which has been valued at more than... more
Press releaseVarese's Chamber of Commerce about new Alitalia: priority to Malpensa's role
Varese, Italy - The other carriers capture market shares in Varese's airport: +35% in August
"Malpensa is a basic source to ensure at Country an important place in the international air scenery that is inevitable for a suitable development of Italian economic system. The territorial ambit... more
OccurrencesAmerican Airlines: a tire popped during take off
Washington, USA - Regular emergency landing
Yesterday, the aircraft Boeing-737 of American Airlines, from Los Angeles (USA) to Toronto (Canada) landed regularly. After a tire popped during take off (at 11:00am local time), the pilot informed the... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama denials negotiations for agreement with Livingston and eurofly
Turin, Italy - Alliance for the Winter Season 2008-2009
"There is not any commercial agreement between Blue Panorama Airlines (Bpa) other Italian airlines", a press release reported. The carrier denials all negotiations for agreement with Livingston and eurofly... more
Occurrences"Iran Air" flight: emergency landing in India
Mumbai, India - No injured have been reported
Yesterday, a Boeing 747-200 airplane of "Iran Air" was obliged to an emergency landing at Mumbai airport (India), due to a fire raged after taking off, at one of the two engines. On the flight, heading... more
AirlinesRyanair Vs European Commission on the lack of protection to its customers
Dublin, Ireland - "We will continue to fight these illegal actions"
"Ryanair confirmed that it had sent a detailed response to the European Commission’s enquiry letter last week concerning Ryanair’s policy of banning bookings made on unauthorised, illegal screenscraper/ticket-tout web... more
ReportPakistan: assassination attempt against the prime minister
Islamabad, Pakistan - Gilani is safe
Three days before Pakistan elections, called after Musharraf resignation, last August 18th, another news has arrived to exacerbate the situation in the country: an attempt of assassination against Pakistani... more
AirlinesEmirates: twin delivery of B-777s
Milan, Italy - It has 63 B-777s in 111-strong passenger fleet and 39 more on firm order
"Emirates Airline’s twin delivery of two Boeing 777 aircraft arrived in Dubai, to a special welcome from twin sisters Petra and Michaela Mohylova, both of whom are cabin crew with Emirates. The arrival o... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Colaninno in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - And the Italian Labour Minister faces the redundancies matter
Roberto Colaninno, President of Compagnia Aerea Italiana (this the new name of Alitalia) is getting ready to the meeting with technicians of European Commission to value the whole dossier of the Italian... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): for social safety valves there are 30 million Euro every year
Rome, Italy - The industrial plan is expected as regards redundancies
In the decree for the Alitalia workout, presented yesterday in Senate for the transformation in law, would be 30 million Euro every year for social safety valves. The technical report would explain... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of September
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow on Thursday 4 to next Sunday 7
Thursday 04 - "Gidroaviasalon 2008". Gelendzhik, Black Sea, Russia. + 7 8634 315 415 +44 1732 874754 www.gidroaviasalon.com Friday 05 - "AIR 2008". Airport Magdeburg, Germany. + 49 391 5934-50... more
DiscussionsAlitalia: who is interested in the Italian carrier?
Rome, Italy - Air France is not the only one
Even though the well known alliance is that one between Alitalia and Air France, the French carrier is not the only one to be interested in the Italian air company. After last week meeting in Paris, where... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): a challenge as businesswoman for Emma Marcegaglia
Rome, Italy - A 10 million Euro participation
"A challenge as businesswoman with a marginal share of 10 million Euro". This is the official statement of Confindustria President, Emma Marcegaglia, on the commitment of her Group in the concert-party... more
ConferencesAlenia Aeronautica: conference about technology and defense
Turin, Italy - At half of September in Venaria
"The first important date on the Alenia Aeronautica calendar after the Summer break is the the international conference on 'Technology and defense in the age of complex markets'. This is the sixth annual... more
AirlinesAlitalia promoted by the US daily "Wall Street Journal"
New York, USA - It bucks the trend compared with "Times"
The Alitalia operations is promoted by "Wall Street Journal", which has published an article with title "Alitalia appeal grows", reporting also the interest by British Airways, in addition to Air France-KLM... more
Press releaseENAC interviews as security for the Alitalia full operativeness for the next months
Rome, Italy - On Friday the meeting with the extraordinary commissioner Fantozzi
"ENAC (Italian Civil Avitaion Authority) informs yesterday took place a meeting with the responsibles of Alitalia operational sector. Following the meeting ENAC took measures in favour of the Alitalia... more
AccidentsAugust 2008: really a "Black month" for air transport?
Rome, Italy - The answers of an expert of the Italian Air Safety Board
After a month of media terrorism, when news about air accidents and inconveniences followed one another, the fear of flying is affecting all the passengers, obsessed with an unique question: are security... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -800, and - 900 series airplanes (2008-17-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent potential ignition sources inside the center fuel tank, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a center fuel tank explosion and conseguent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50714-50716] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 727 airplanes (2008-17-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking of the elevator rear spar at the tab hinge locations, which could cause excessive freeplay of the elevator control tab and possible tab flutter, and consequent loss of control of airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50705-50709] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Weather forecastsItaly divided in two parts: storms in the North and stable weather on Middle-South
Rome, Italy - Starting from today and until to Friday
"Thunderstorms in the North and steady and sunny weather in the Middle South. This is the scenario foresaw on Italian country for the next days. Starting from today, Wednesday September 3, on the North... more