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AirlinesAeroflot is considering to issue EUR 800-900 million in bonds to buy 39% of Alitalia
Moscow, Russia - For Aeroflot the 49% is not necessary
Russia's flagship air carrier Aeroflot said it was considering issuing EUR 800-900 million in bonds to buy a 39% stake in Italy's struggling national carrier Alitalia SpA from the country's government. Alitalia,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900; 757-200 and - 300; and McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, MD-11F airplanes (2007-10-12)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct wire chafing, which could result in arcing, fire, and/or reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 23, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 99)] [Page 28832-28837] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Robinson Helicopter Company model R-44 and R-44 II helicopters (2007-11-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking in the support strap and failure of a seat belt
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 23, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 99)] [Page 28830-28832] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
HelicoptersFirst flight for the EC-635 manufactured for Swiss Air Force
Donauwörth, Germany - Deliveries starting from March 2008
At the Donauwörth plant of Eurocopter, the EC-635 manufactured for the Swiss Air Force performed its first 35-minute long flight, tested by the pilot René Nater. 18 EC-635s will be in fact delivered t... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 25th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1940 - World War II: The Battle of Dunkirk begins. Report: 1946 - The parliament of Transjordan makes Abdullah I of Jordan their king. Report: 1953 - Nuclear... more
ConferencesICAO announces the third "World Conference on Fear of Flying"
Montréal, Canada - Next June 4th-6th
On next June 4th - 6th, the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) headquarters in Montréal is hosting the 3rd edition of the "World Conference on Fear of Flying". The meeting will be aimed... more
IndustryVacco Industries Inc. awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Black Hawk helicopter
Vacco Industries Inc., South El Monte, Calif., was awarded a delivery order amount of $7,090,800 as part of a $14,602,400 firm-fixed-price contract for anti-icing valve assemblies for the T-700 engine... more
IndustryFabritech Inc. awarded of a over 11 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CH-47 helicopter
Fabritech Inc., East Alton, Ill., was awarded an $ 11,370,375 firm-fixed-price contract for spare parts for the CH-47 helicopter. Work will be performed in East Alton, Ill., and is expected to be completed... more
AerospaceE-170 and E-175's Advanced Range is ready
San Jose, Brazil - Northwest Airlines will be first client
Embraer launches its last version of E-170 and E-175: it will call "Advanced Range" and first aircraft will be delivered to Northwest Airlines in the second tranche of US carrier's order of 36 E-175 that... more
DefenseItalian Navy: shift of responsibilities at the Italian-Spanish amphibious force
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow at the Spanish port of Palma de Majorca
"On Friday, May 25, 2007, in the Palma de Majorca's Port (Spain) will take place the ceremony of shift of responsibilities between Spain and Italy of the Spanish/Italian Amphibious Force - Siaf and Spanish/Italian... more
IndustryBell/Agusta Aerospace Co. expecting certification for its BA-609 civil tiltrotor
Washington, USA - The agreement very close
Bell/Agusta Aerospace Co. (BAAC) recently announced to expect within 2010 the release of the certification for its BA-609 civil tiltrotor helicopter by FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), EASA (European... more
ReportAC Milan lands in Malpensa
Milan, Italy - One hour late for Champions League's winners
One hour late for AC Milan winner of Champions League. The "rossoneri", waited by 2,000 joyfully supporters, have arrived to Malpensa Airport some minute after 3:00 pm. As usually the coach Carlo Ancelotti... more
DefenseItalian Army Forces recruit members from the Southern regions
Rome, Italy - According to a survey published by "L'Espresso"
The Italian magazine "L'Espresso" published a very interesting survey on the origin of people choosing military life, evidencing that the major part of them come from the Italian Southern regions. According... more
AirportsEnvironmental air station for Emirate of Sharjah
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - It will born on the Island of Abu Nu'air
The new air station of Emirate of Sharjah will born on the Island of Sir Abu Nu'air, a natural and archaeological paradise located about 60 kilometres from the coast. "It's an environmental project",... more
AirportsCancun airport, third terminal comes
Cancun, Mexico - It doubles air traffic
After an investment of about USD 100 million and works lasted 18 months Felipe Calderòn Hinojosa, President of Mexico, has inaugurated the third terminal of Cancun Airport. New structure of international... more
AirlinesAir France renews its fleet for 7 millions dollars
Paris, France - But Airbus will concede a big discount
Air France-Klm renews the contract with Airbus for USD 7 million ordering two new super-jumbo (the first one will arrive in 2009) and 30 A-320 aircraft, but could pay much less. The agreement is about... more
SecurityOn study a detector of hazardous materials and pathogens on board
Indianapolis, USA - Against terrorist threats and spreading of contagious diseases
At the Purdue University, Indiana, a study on the development of models and sensors aimed to detect the presence of hazardous substances and pathogens on planes cabins is ongoing, with the support of US... more
AirlinesChina Southern Airlines sees tourism push into Nepal
Beijing, China - Although the fraught diplomatic relationships
China Southern Airlines, with the largest and most technically advanced aircraft fleet in The People's Republic of China is planning a major tourism push to Nepal with its new twice weekly service to the... more
DiscussionsAirbus joins United Nations Global Compact
Paris, France - Confirming its enviromental approach
Airbus has joined the United Nations Global Compact, an international initiative launched in 2000 to promote and expand responsible corporate citizenship and provide the latest innovative and practical... more
Fair and shows"AVIOEXPO 2007": the 2nd International flight fair at the airport of Rivanazzano-Voghera
Pavia, Italy - From tomorrow until next May 27th
From tomorrow until next May 27th, the airport of Rivanazzano-Voghera, in province of Pavia, Italy, is hosting the "AVIOEXPO 2007" event, that is the 2nd International fair entirely dedicated to flight. The... more
DefenseAnti-Iran missile defense system ready in 2001 in Poland
Warsaw, Poland - Polish Minister of Defense says today
Polish Minister of Defense, Aleksander Szczyglo, has announced that US missile defense system could be ready in 2011 in Poland. Last weeks the project to located the system in Poland was strongly opposed... more
AerospaceSelected the pennant symbolizing the STS-118 mission
Washington, USA - To stress the link between aerospace and education
NASA has finally selected the pennant chosen to represent the STS-118 mission, consisting in next August launch of the "Endeavour" space shuttle. The winning pennant, by Tapasya Das of Mount Laurel,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): other 19 flights cancelled at Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - The meeting with Unions fixed on May 29th
Also today 19 flights cancelled at Fiumicino Airport. This is the 10th successive day of Alitalia flight attendants' agitation, despite Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi, had already fixed the... more
AirportsNaples-Capodichino Airport will remain closed from June 4th to 6th
Naples, Italy - Probably the 65% of GESAC could be assigned
Naples-Capodichino International airport will remain closed for 51 hours from June 4th to 6th for extraordinary runway repaving works. GESAC, Naples Airport Management Society, advises to the passengers... more
HelicoptersUK Robinson R-44 fleet reaches 300
London, United Kingdom - Only two distributors cover UK and Ireland
The United Kingdom helicopter fleet has currently reached the landmark of 300 Robinson R-44s registered with the CAA. To put it in perspective, the UK R-44 fleet made the 100 mark in December 2000... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2007": Cessna announces an order for 25 aircraft
Geneva, Switzerland - By the charter airline JetAlliance
On occasion of the "EBACE 2007" (European Business Exhibition) event, from last May 22nd until today held at Palaexpo in Geneva, the very known plane maker Cessna announced an order for 25 Citation business... more
AirlinesNew connections introduced by Elbafly
Elba Isle, Italy - Announced the flight schedule operative from June 1st to September 30th
Elbafly, the airline founded in 2005 to promote tourism on the Elba Isle through new routes flown by 17-seat planes, recently introduced its next flight schedule. From June 1st to September 30th, in... more
AirlinesTAM announces the first-quarter profit 2007
Sao Paolo, Brazil - +15% compared with the same period of 2006
Brazil's leading airline, TAM Linhas Aereas on Thursday reported a 53% decline in first-quarter profit as it added new planes to its fleet, increasing leasing costs. Net income fell to 59.2 million... more
SecurityA device detecting explosive liquids shortly installed at US busiest airports
Washington, USA - Announcement by Transportation Security Administration
The Transportation Security Administration today announced a very important news with regard to security measures adopted at the US busiest airports. To prevent the dangerous entering of explosive liquids,... more
CuriositiesThe suitcase turning into a chair
Moscow, Russia - A creation by the Russian company Ostengruppe
Several designers of the Russian company Ostengruppe have created a new and handy product aimed to air passengers forced to long and exhausting waits at the airport lounges. The innovative product,... more
Press releaseAlitalia (3): traffic figures in the month of April 2007
Rome, Italy - For passengers and cargo
"The acquisition of Alitalia's traffic figures in April 2007 has recorded, compared to the same period of 2006, a growth in cargo field and a substantial stability in passengers sector. In particular,... more
DefenseArchivio Disarmo "Golden Dove 2007" Prize awarded to El-Baradei
Rome, Italy - AIEA Director General will be in Rome on June 6th, 2007
"Archivio Disarmo for peace - Golden Dove 2007 Prize" was awarded to Mohamed El-Baradei, Director General of IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency. El-Baradei will arrive in Rome to collect the... more
AerospaceA new software designed with the cooperation of NASA
Washington, USA - For people longing to take part to virtual aerospace missions
SpaceStationSim is the new pc game designed by Vision Videogames with the precious cooperation of NASA, compliant with Microsoft-based systems and, above all, aimed to people longing to take part to virtual... more
AirportsThe airport of Malpensa coloured in red-black
Milan, Italy - 20,000 supporters waiting for the arrival of the Milan football team
The airport of Malpensa is today coloured in red and black, taking into account the about 20,000 supporters arrived on site to wait for the landing of the plane carrying the Italian football team that... more
AirportsAirport of Brindisi: a new meeting set new routes
Brindisi, Italy - SEAP charged with properly sharing businesses with airport of Bari
During this week, the province of Brindisi organized a meeting to evaluate the situation of the city airport. Participants, besides the organizing body, the province of Lecce, the municipality of Brindisi,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Unicredit demands transparency on the allotment criteria
Rome, Italy - Not very appreciated the statements of Padoa Schioppa
Unicredit, that together with Aeroflot participates to the tender for the Alitalia privatization, demands major transparency on the allotment criteria. Italian bank, that a few days ago announced the... more
Press releaseAlitalia: Board of Directors approved the balance sheet on December 31, 2006
Rome, Italy - The meeting held yesterday
"- Revenues of traffic in 12 months of 2006 equal to EUR 4373 m increasing of about EUR 157 m (+3,7%) compared to the same period of 2005, thanks to a growth both in passengers traffic (+1,2%) and goods... more
SecurityFAA AD on Reims Aviation SA model F-406 airplanes (2007-11-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 22, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 98)] [Page 28593-28594] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PW-535A turbofan engines (2006-24-08)
Washington, Usa - To requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 22, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 98)] [Page 28589] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2007-11-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent electrical arcing between the wiring and the surrounding conduit, which could result in arc-through of the conduit, and consequent fire or explosion of the fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 22, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 98)] [Page 28597-28601] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 24th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1915 - World War I: Italy declares war on Austria-Hungary. Civil Aviation: 1930 - Amy Johnson lands with her aircraft in Darwin, Northern Territory, becoming... more
Military aviationThe Russian Air Force ready to commission 200 Yak-130 planes
Moscow, Russia - For training and combat missions
The Russian Air Force recently announced its intention to order 200 Yak-130 combat trainers. With reference to this particular kind of aircraft, Alexander Zelin, the Russian Air Force commander-in-chief,... more
Military aviationThe last voyage of "USS Kitty Hawk"
Tokyo, Japan - From Vietnam war to date
Its name is "USS Kitty Hawk", is the US Navy's oldest aircraft carrier in full active service, and today eased out of its berth at the American base in Yokosuka for the last voyage before being decommissioned... more
AerospaceHewlett Packhard, record contract with NASA
Palo Alto, United States - Information-technology supplies for 5,6 billions of dollars
HP has been awarded a seven-year contract worth up to $5.6 billion by NASA to provide a wide range of technology. HP products to be provided under this contract called "Solutions for Enterprise-Wide... more
Military aviationRussia: fifth generation fighter ready in 2008
Moscow, Russia - Manoeuvrability and Stealth technology
Russia's fifth generation fighter will take to the skies by the end of 2008, a first deputy prime minister said Tuesday at a session of a government military commission. "We are nearing the end of... more
AirlinesAer Lingus launches six new routes
Dublin, Ireland - From this Winter
Aer Lingus has introduced six new European routes to its Winter schedule. Moreover from the end of October new services from Dublin to Helsinki, Bucharest, Agadir and Funchal will come into operation... more
AirlinesJAL and Jetstar's code-sharing starts
Osaka, Japan - On the route Osaka-Sydney
From May 28, 2007 Japan Airlines (JAL) will start code-sharing on the Osaka-Brisbane-Sydney-Osaka route on flights operated by Jetstar (JQ). The code-share agreement only covers economy class on these... more
AirlinesChina Eastern, another agreement with JAL
Beijing, China - Code-sharing contracts between two carriers rises to 12
From June 18, 2007 JAL and China Eastern Airlines will expand their code-sharing to include flights the Chinese carrier operates 4 times per week between Nagoya and Beijing departing Japan. JAL and... more
Military aviationKyrgyzstan: dismantlement of US Air Force Base at Manas airport
Bishkek , Kyrgyzstan - Several parliamentary committees have voted against
Parliament of Kyrgyzstan is currently debating the permanence of USAF Base at Manas airport of Bishkek. Chief of Security and Defense Parliamentary Committee, Rashid Tagáiev, has announced it. "During... more
DefenseRussia: S-400 missile defense systems will be operational on July 1st
Moscow, Russia - General Alexander Zelin has announced it
S-400 missile defense systems will be put on combat duty around Moscow July 1st, the commander of the Russian Air Force said Monday. The S-400 Triumf (NATO codename SA-21 Growler) is a new air defense... more