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SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-8-33, -42, and -43; model DC-8-50 series airplanes; DC-8F-54 and - 55; DC-8-60 series airplanes; DC-8-60F series airplanes; model DC-8-72 and DC-8-70F airplanes (2007-12-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent point- of-contact arcing or filament heating damage in the fuel lines that could create a potential ignition source, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could cause a fuel explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 5, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 107)] [Page 30967-30968] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AerospaceAll ready for the launch of COSMO-SkyMed satellite
Avezzano, Italy - The greatest Italian space mission
All ready in the Vandenberg base, California, for the launch of first Italian dual COSMO-SkyMed satellite, built for civil and military purposes, fruit of an agreement between Italian Defense Ministry... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 51 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Boeing Co., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $ 51,779,738 cost-plus-incentive fee, firm-fixed-price and time and materials contract modification.This... more
IndustryFlight Safety Services Corp. awarded of a 474 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the T-6A aircraft
Flight Safety Services Corp., Centennial, Colo., is being awarded a $ 474,000,000 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity, firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee and time and materials contract. This action... more
Latest newsTornado of Italian Air Force crashed near Ferrara: save the pilots
Ferrara, Italy - Unhurt because ejected
Italian Air Force confirmed the news that a Tornado aircraft crashed today afternoon on Magliarino, near Ferrara. The pilots, before ejecting, would have taken the fighter on a campaign zone. At the... more
Government actsResolution about conditions necessary to the access of Community carriers to community routes and OSP
Rome, Italy - By Honorable Mauro Pili (Forza Italia)
"The XIV and IX Commissions commit the Government: to report urgently on indications that wants to assume to execute the decision by European Commission which implementation is fixed for next August... more
Press releaseAlitalia: signed agreement for the definition of the flight assistant's dispute
Rome, Italy - At the Transport Ministry
"Alitalia communicates that at the Transport Ministry has been signed the agreement for the definition of the flight assistant's dispute". more
Press releaseSITA: record in new business in 2006
Milan, Italy - The results underline the boom of the sector
"Sales revenue of USD 1,481bn (EUR 1,1bn); new contracts of USD 1,001bn (EUR 0,74bn). SITA (Società internazionale di telecomunicazioni aeronautiche) management of 2006 has closed with positive indicators.... more
CuriositiesBritish Airways cuts pay to its CEO
London, United Kingdom - "Only" £ 625,000
Drop in load factor equal to 1,5% in May for the carrier British Airways, the Europe's greatest airline, that yesterday provoked a fall in price of share in the Stock Exchange. BA chief, Willie Walsh,... more
AirlinesAir Canada: new route Rome-Montreal
Montreal, Canada - Started yesterday. It's a daily flight
From yesterday Air Canada has launched a new daily flight between Rome and Montreal, that follows the Rome-Toronto's route. The destination is covered by Boeing 767/300 ER aircraft, provided by 224... more
AirportsBoulogne: +9,5% passengers in May
Boulogne, Italy - Another month of growth for "Marconi" airport
"Another month of growth for 'Marconi' airport of Boulogne. In May 2007 the passengers have been 365,718 with an increase of 9,5% compared to May 2006, while the traffic has recorded 5,199 aircraft (+5,9%). The... more
AirlinesAn additional customer for Boeing
Seattle, USA - It's XL Airways
Commercial Aviation Services has signed XL Airways UK Limited to the Next-Generation 737 landing gear overhaul and exchange program. By utilizing the Boeing Service Center Repair Network, customers of... more
CargoBoeing 747/400 Dreamlifter achieves FAA certification
Everett, USA - It completed 437 flight-test hours and 639 hours of ground testing since its first flight on September 9, 2006
The Boeing Dreamlifter, the specially modified 747/400 used to transport the major assemblies of the all-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner, was granted type certification on Saturday, June 2, from the U.S. Federal... more
AirlinesAir France (2) about A-380 for the French carrier
Rome, Italy - Powered with four GP-7200 engines by Engine Alliance
"In June 2001, Air France ordered ten Airbus A-380 airplanes, with option for other four; the carrier has recently taken up two of these options. The order of 12 airplanes by carrier will allow it to... more
AirlinesAir France prepares the A-380's arrival
Rome, Italy - It's the first European carrier to use the super-jumbo aircraft
"Air France will begin to use three wide-bodied Airbuses aircraft in Spring 2009, becoming the first European carrier to fly with A-380. The airline has already started the preparation's operations... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Aeroflot selects Unicredit for the financing
Rome, Italy - For a loan equal to EUR 800 million
"We have completed our choice of the banks and Unicredit will certainly participate", Mikhail Poluboyarinov, vice-Chief of Russian airline affirmed during a press conference. Aeroflot has chosen three... more
AirlinesContinental on fall, repercussion on all US carriers
Houston , USA - Loses -1% of revenue, alarm in exchange
Continental's falling monthly data of revenue and profitability has caused a strong repercussion on US market for all the carriers. In May Continental Airlines has recorded a decrease of 1% of revenue.... more
OccurrencesUS plane in emergency last night in Sigonella
Sigonella, Italy - Sided the aid, the aircraft has managed to land
Emergency landing last night for an US military transport aircraft in Sigonella airport (Catania). Recorded an engine trouble, the pilot has turned it off as a precaution launching the alarm at 5:30... more
IndustryBoeing: Philippines Airlines agree to 777/300ER deal
Seattle, USA - Two new airplanes have a list price value of about USD 500 million
The Boeing Company and Philippine Airlines (PAL) yesterday announced that the airline has increased its fleet plans for Boeing 777/300ERs to a total of six airplanes with a new order for two of the popular... more
Civil aviationOAG: no sign of reducing in Indian market
New Delhi, India - At third place among the countries with the highest number of additional flights
The Indian domestic market is showing no sign of reducing its aviation activities, with a 25% increase in the number of flights scheduled for May 2007 compared to the same month last year. According... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: Munich airport shares lessons-learnt on Airport Collaborative Decision Making
Brussels, Belgium - A workshop about the implementation of it held recently
"Munich airport together with the German air navigation service provider, DFS, and EUROCONTROL have recently held a workshop to share experiences of the implementation of Airport collaborative decision-making... more
AirlinesAirOne managers convicted for increased fraud
Rome, Italy - For a flight delay and a change of destination in 2004
Milan court convicted for increased fraud Riccardo Toto, General Assistant Director AirOne, the on duty responsible of the air company, Leone Passaretti, and the Dutch pilot, Michael Messmaekers, in respect... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company CF34-10E series turbofan engines (2007-12-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained combustor case failure resulting in an in-flight engine shutdown and possible damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 5, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 107)] [Page 30955-30956] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and model C4-605R Variant F airplanes (2007-12-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent corrosion between the scuff plates at exit and cargo doors and fatigue cracks originating from certain fastener holes located in adjacent structure, which could result in reduced structural integrity
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 5, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 107)] [Page 30961-30966] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
ConferencesIATA-Bisignani (2): call for a zero emissions future
Vancouver, Canada - The 63rd edition of the Annual General Meeting opened yesterday in the Canadian city
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) issued four challenges to drive the air transport industry towards its vision of zero emissions. 'The environmental track record of the industry is... more
ConferencesIATA-Bisignani: airline industry profitability improves but alarm for taxes and environment
Vancouver, Canada - During the annual general meeting
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a USD 5 billion projected profitability for airlines in 2007 at their Annual General Meeting in Vancouver. In his keynote State of the Industry... more
AirportsGemina: a take-over bid of Intesa-Sanpaolo and Macquarie Banks
Rome, Italy - AdR 51% has been estimated around EUR 1,4-1,5% billion
Intesa-Sanpaolo and Macquarie constituted a newco that within this week could officialize its interest for Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), estimated in all EUR 2,8 billion, whose majority share (51%) is in Gemina's... more
AirportsArato's prescription: "Genoa must concentrare on low cost"
Genoa, Italy - In the plans the movement of airport to the sea
"For Genoa it is necessary to concentrate on low-cost and to collaborate with the institutions". "Cristoforo Colombo" airport's new president, Marco Arato, appointed yesterday, has showed its prescription... more
AirlinesHolding Aga Khan: probable Eurofly recapitalization
Olbia, Italy - Involved also Unicredit-Capitalia, Intesa-Sanpaolo and Mediobanca
Info by Financial Milan city revealed that the Holding company owned by prince Aga Khan is evaluating a recapitalization of Eurofly. The new Business Plan for the society relaunch should be presented... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-100, DHC-8-200, and DHC-8-300 series airplanes (2007-12-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss in shock absorption during touchdown and failure of the shock strut housing, which could result in a subsequent loss of directional control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 5, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 107)] [Page 30959-30961] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirportsAdR: a penalty of EUR 25 thousand from anti-trust Authority
Rome, Italy - On the "Leonardo da Vinci" cargo's activity
A penalty of EUR 25 thousand was imposed to the operating society of the Roman air station, Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), from the anti-trust authority with the following motivation: "Not having complied the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): permanence in SkyTeam at risk
Rome , Italy - Announced by the President of the Association, Leo Van Wijk
Shadows on Alitalia. For the Italian national air company troubles have no end. The new threat comes from the President of SkyTeam Association, Leo Van Wijk, that does not see a period of prosperity ahead... more
AirlinesAlitalia: no interest by Lufthansa
Berlin, Germany - Excessive interference by Italian Government
Among the greats of European air transport, also CEO of Lufthansa has been interviewed on Alitalia: German airline is not interested in this question because of the excessive interference by Italian Government. This... more
PeopleTAP Portugal CEO, Fernando Pinto, is new IATA chairman
Vancouver, Canada - Turkish Airlines to host 2008 AGM
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced yesterday that TAP Portugal CEO, Fernando Pinto, has begun his one-year term as the Chairman of the Association's Board of Governors. Pinto... more
CuriositiesIt happened today ... on June 6th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1942 - World War II: Nazis set fire to the village of Lidice, Czech Republic, as reprisal for the murder of Reinhard Heydrich. Report: 1944 - World War II: Battle... more
AccidentsAircraft crashed in Michigan lake (2): peril of a seventh victim
Chicago, Usa - The airplane was lifting a transplantation heart
In serious condition the unlucky man who would have received the transplanted heart crashed in the air incident in Michigan during the flight between Usa and Canada. On board there were six persons and... more
ReportUS helicopters scuttled a ship with Taliban's on board
Kabul, Afghanistan - Meantime the government asks Red Cross to manage an Emergency hospital
The attack was launched on Monday, but only yesterday an official spokesman for the Afghan government reported that American helicopters struck and sunk, in the South of the country, a ship with a thirty... more
ReportFrom Google Earth the evidence of Azza Air weapon transportation in Darfur
Washington, Usa - An Antonov to arm Janjaweed rebels and governmental troops
Through aerial photographs taken from Google Earth satellites somebody discovered some images that prove an Antonov and a lot of other weapons unloaded and left on a airstrip of El Geneina airport from... more
AirlinesEmirates continues its expansion plan increasing flights to Middle East
Milan, Italy - The airline has added three connections towards Bahrein
"Emirates, from yesterday, June 4, 2007, flies towards Bahrein with three new daily connections. Thanks to this new potentiation, the airline continues its expansion campaign that sees 2007 full of newness... more
DiscussionsWind River Forum (2): ARINC standard and its use on UAV
Rome, Italy - Analyzing Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA)
During last years the elevated costs of avionics systems developed through hardwares and softwares have urged the programmers to consider the use of new systems based on COTS standard (Commercial of the... more
AirlinesTam will soon land in Montevideo
Brasilia, Brazil - ANAC international relations department reported the news to the Brazilian air company
In six months Tam will inaugurate new flights towards Montevideo. Anac (Brazilian agency for civil aviation) authorized the Brazilian air company to enlarge its routes linking daily Brazil to Uruguay. Anac... more
Military aviationRome: special measures for the visit of Bush
Rome, Italy - On June 9th Italy Air Force will armour the Rome air space
Today George Bush is landed in Europe, in Prague airport for a series of meeting and to hold a "Conference on the Democracy Promotion" organized by ex-Czech President Vaclav Havel and by ex-Soviet dissident... more
DefenseUS anti-missile system: from Prague Bush replies to Putin
Prague, Czech Republic - "The Cold War is over"
The relationships between Russia and USA are very fraught in these days, since Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has been leveled a charge against Washington about the will to restore a Cold War climate:... more
ConferencesWind River Forum, global solutions for aerospace market
Rome, Italy - US society shows its own technology during a meeting in Rome
It took place today in Rome the forum "Wind River Aerospace & Defence" organized by Wind River, DSO (Device Software Optimization) sector's world leader. US society, founded in 1981 in California, furnishes... more
HelicoptersA new national helicopter rescue service for Ancona and Fabriano
Ancona, Italy - A third helicopter will be available for Civil Defence
The territory between Umbria and Marche Regions will have soon a new helicopter rescue service. The two new helicopters will fly over the area, will ensure a 24-hour service and will base in the heli-fields... more
Military aviationJoint Cargo Aircraft: in competition only Alenia Aeronautica and EADS-CASA
Rome, Italy - The communication of the winner is expected for June 8-9
"The die is cast". By a week, Defense Acquisition Board, an ad hoc commission of Pentagon, will communicate the results of the call for bids about the renewal of the obsolete cargo fleet. Italy is in... more
AirportsA new destination for airplanes flying towards Calabrian coasts
Reggio Calabria, Italy - Since June the 13th Cala dei Saraceni will welcome an over 18 public
An unknown Calabrian touristic destination is going to be explored from the general public thanks to new air links. The low-cost flights will link Roseto Capo Spulico, Calabria, to Milan, Verona, Boulogne,... more
IndustryAirbus: go-ahead for the "Power 8"'s negotiations
Toulouse, France - Tomorrow the meeting with the Unions
June will be a very important month for Airbus: the negotiation for "Power 8" implementation start. Tomorrow there will be a meeting with the Unions of France and Germany for analyzing the consequences... more
AccidentsAircraft crashed in Michigan lake
Chicago, Usa - Six people on board, all dead
A small aircraft, for tourism or for medical transport is not still clear, crashed in Michigan's Lake waters yesterday evening, but the local authorities announced it today. Obviously is too early to... more
AirlinesLuggage taxes and price increase let to fly Ryanair incomes
Dublin , Ireland - Estimate increase of 5% during 2007
Incomes of the low-cost air company Ryanair, that last year flew to EUR 435,6 m with an increase of 32%, go on growing. Thanks to the introduction of luggage taxes and tickets price increase the carrier... more