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Curiosities“Giffoni-Hollywood 2007”: an award for Richard Branson
Los Angeles, USA - On April 27th
Until April 28th, Los Angeles held the third edition of “Giffoni-Hollywood 2007”, an important event dedicated to cinema, with 15 movie films assessed by an international jury composed of 50 members. In add... more
CuriositiesAn interactive corse for people affected by fear of flying
Washington,, USA - On “fearofflyinghelp.com”
For people suffering of fear of flying but without time or money to fight it or simply too lazy to do it, it could be interesting visiting “fearofflyinghelp.com”. This Website allows to attend a fre... more
AerospaceTwo important acquisition announced by L-3 Communications
Washington, USA - In UAV and satellite communication fields
Double success for L-3 Communications, that, together with the acquisition of Geneva Aerospace, yesterday announced the acquisition of Global Communications Solutions, gaining the control on two important... more
AerospaceLaunch of the first Italian satellite in India
New Delhi, India - Bisignani: “New era of cooperation”
India made its first step through the ever increasing aerospace sector, launching the first Italian satellite on the “Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle” (PSLV-C8) rocket, used for its eleventh flight. The lau... more
Civil aviation“Railteam”: a North European alliance against airlines
Berlin, Germany - Promoted by eight rail companies
The agreement signed in Berlin last June allowed 8 North European rail companies to join their efforts in order to face the continuous growth of low-cost airlines, promoting the “Railteam” initiative, sta... more
CuriositiesItalian Virtual Air Force: “Virtual flight, real emotions”
Rome, Italy - On the Website at “amvi.it”
The Aeronautica Militare Virtuale Italiana (AMVI - Italian Virtual Air Force) is an interesting meeting-place for flight and Internet lovers. In fact, it is sufficient to visit the Website at “amvi.it” to... more
AirportsHeathrow airports wakes up earlier
London, UK - Flights brought forward at 05:00 a.m.
From last April 21th, BAA (British Airports Association) set some modifications on the schedule of flights to/from the airport of London-Heathrow. Temporarily, in fact, to prevent any discomforts due... more
AirlinesHorizon Air acquires 15 Bombardier Q-400 planes
Washington, USA - With an option for other 20
Horizon Air yesterday announced a purchase order for 15 Bombardier Q-400s, with an option for other 20. The agreement, with a list price value of USD393 million, set deliveries from October 2008 to... more
Civil aviationCaa against batteries on board
London, UK - To prevent fires
The UK CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) has recently published a press release informing passengers on potential risks rising from battery-powered devices, like laptops, mobile phones and MP3 players. According... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines protecting the environment
Washington, USA - Also passengers can contribute
Delta Air Lines has recently announced its support to the environment safeguard campaign, notifying its intention to make a grant for each passenger that took one of its planes last April 22th, in order... more
CuriositiesBritish Airways censoring Richard Branson
London, UK - Cut some scenes of the film “Casino Royale”
British Airways has cancelled some scenes of the new 007 film “Casino Royale” transmitted on its on board videos. In fact, the airline has decided to censor the scenes featuring Richard Branson, Vir... more
IndustryRussia’s S7 Group announces order for 10 Boeing aircraft
Moscow, Russia - A deal worth USD 705 million
Boeing confirmed that Russia's S7 Group has ordered 10 Next-Generation 737/800s and secured purchase rights for an additional 10 of the world's most popular jetliner. The aircraft have been carried as... more
AirlinesSpiceJet purchases 10 Boeing Next Generations
New Delhi, India - The order is valued at more than USD 700 million at list prices
The Boeing Company and New Delhi-based SpiceJet today announced that the airline has ordered 10 Next-Generation 737/800s. The order, valued at more than USD 700 million at list prices, follows previous... more
Civil aviationBoeing: the new Next Generation 737/900ER receives FAA Certification
Seattle, USA - To carry up to 220 passengers in a single-class configuration
The newest member of the Boeing Next-Generation 737 family, the 737/900ER (Extended Range), earned type certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on April 20. The 737 derivative incorporates... more
HelicoptersTested the first Eurocopter NH-90 assembled in Finland
Helsjnkj, Finland - The fourth out of the 18 ordered by Swedish Defence Forces
Great success for the first test flights of the fourth out of the 18 Eurocopter NH-90 transport helycopters ordered by the Swedish Defence Forces, the first to be assembled by Patria, group operating in... more
AirlinesAviation Capital Group announce order for 20 airplane
Seattle, USA - A deal worth USD 1.6 billion at list price
Boeing and Aviation Capital Group (ACG) announced that the leasing company has placed an order for 15 Next-Generation 737s and five 787 Dreamliners. The order, worth approximately USD 1.6 billion at... more
IndustryBoeing announces 777 Freighters sales to Oak Hill Capital partners
St. Louis, USA - The order is valued at about USD 1.4 billion, at list prices
The Boeing Company and Oak Hill Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm, today announced an order for six Boeing 777 Freighters. The order is valued at about USD 1.4 billion, at list prices. The... more
CuriositiesIt happened today… on April 30th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1900 - Hawaii becomes a territory of the United States, with Sanford B. Dole as governor. Report: 1943 - World War II: “Operation Mincemeat”. The submarine “HM... more
Science and technologyThree-dimensional Sun
Washington, USA - Images published by NASA
Visiting the NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Website, anyone can take a look at fantastic 3D Sun images, transmitted by the two probes involved in the “STEREO” (Solar Terrestrial Rel... more
AirlinesAir Canada announces 23 additional 787 Dreamliners
Toronto, Canada - A deal worth 3.5 billion at list price
The Boeing Company confirmed an order by Air Canada, announced Tuesday by the airline, for 23 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The order brings to 37 the number of 787s ordered by the airline. Air Canada has ordered... more
AccidentsRussia: a Mi-8 helicopter downed in Chechnya
Moscow, Russia - 18 victims
The Mi-8 helicopter downed in southern Chechnya earlier Friday was carrying military intelligence Special Forces soldiers rather than members of the local Battalion South, as first reported, a military... more
DiscussionsStarted the reconstruction works of the first historical Caproni (2): Ca.1
Varese, Italy - An old plane with the typical attractiveness of biplanes
The first Caproni aircraft were biplanes, from Ca.1 to Ca.7, manufactured between 1910 and 1911. These planes were all produced as single exemplars, as an update of the first prototype. Since 1911,... more
Press releaseSkyEurope appoints the CFO and announces changes to the leadership
Bratislave, Slovak - Starting from May 2007
"Nick Manoudakis was designated as Chief Financial Officer. With a degree in accounting, finance, computer technology, Nick gained great expertise as CPA in USA before joining the group that, in 1995,... more
MuseumsStarted the reconstruction works of the first historical Caproni: the first plane to fly over Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Thanks to a commendable initiative by Fondazione Museo supported by Italian Military Aviation and Varese province
The province of Varese counts an old tradition in the aeronautics field and can be actually considered the core of Italian Military Aviation, for this reason still known as "Province with wings". To value... more
IndustryAgustaWestland and Saab Training Systems Launch helicopter "Cabin/Door Gun Training" system
Cascina Costa di Sam, Italy - High precision and high fidelity simulation
AgustaWestland and Saab Training Systems have jointly developed an airborne "Cabin/Door Gun Training" System that utilises existing helicopter weapon installations. It takes skill and lots of practice... more
Press releaseLockheed Martin volunteers honored for giving 149,000+ service hours to better North Texas
Dallas, USA - On the occasion of "National Volunteer Week"
More than 3,825 Lockheed Martin employees received President George W. Bush's prestigious "Volunteer Service Award" during "National Volunteer Week", April 15-21. The award recipients were among thousands... more
IndustryeasyJet takes delivery of 100th Airbus A-319
London, United Kingdom - Total orders so far are for 192 Airbus aircraft
Euopean low-cost carrier easyJet took delivery of their 100th Airbus A-319 aircraft on April 26th, 2007, following a handover ceremony in Hamburg between Andrew Harrison, easyJet Chief Executive and Louis... more
IndustryLockheed Martin announces first quarter 2007 results
Betheda, USA - Net earnings of $690 million
On April 24th, Lockheed Martin Corporation reported first quarter 2007 net earnings of $690 million ($1.60 per diluted share), compared to $591 million ($1.34 per diluted share) in 2006. Net sales... more
Press releaseEmbraer 190 jet completes World Demo Tour
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Aircraft showcased in 43 countries, on six continents
Embraer completed a 21-week record-breaking demonstration tour of the Embraer 190, one of the longest tours for the manufacturers of commercial jets. After starting at the Farnborough Air Show, in... more
AirlinesChildren fly for free with TUIfly.com
Berlin, Germany - From May to October 2007 to Germany, paying only airport taxes
TUIfly, the new German low-cost of TUI group, founded as a cooperation between Hapag-Lloyd Express and Hapagfly, offers a new and interesting special promotion dedicated to families. People who book... more
Civil aviationFirst major assembly for Boeing 787 Dreamliner delivered to Everett
Everett, USA - On April 24th the horizontal stabilizer arrived in Everett
Final assembly for the all-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner is one step closer with the April 24 arrival in Everett of the horizontal stabilizer. Manufactured by Alenia Aeronautica at its facility in Foggia,... more
AirlinesAviation Capital Group orders 20 Airbus
Washington, USA - This latest addition represents the first direct transaction between ACG and Airbus
United States based lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has placed a firm order for 20 Airbus A-320 Family aircraft. The order is for four A-319s, 14 A-320s and two A-321s. ACG, which is a wholly owned... more
Curiosities150 million Chinese people celebrates May Day
Beijing, China - According to a report by "China daily"
The week-long May Day, celebrating the International Worker's Day, will induce 150 million Chinese people to abandon their home and leave for holidays destinations, as reported by "China daily". According... more
Civil aviationSwiftair orders 3 ATR-72/500
Madrid, Spagna - A deal worth USD 55 million
ATR (Finmeccanica Group) and Madrid-based Swiftair yesterday announced the signature of a contract for 3 new ATR-72/500s for a total value of about USD 55 million. The airline, which currently operates... more
IndustryEMBRAER elects new CEO
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Frederico Fleury Curado succeeding Maurício Botelho
With the completion of a planned and harmonious succession process, Embraer’s Board of Directors, meeting last Monday, elected Frederico Fleury Curado as Embraer’s new President and CEO. Maurício will... more
AirlinesOnly one SAS intercontinental flight out of Copenhagen affected by illegal Danish strike
Copenhagen, Denmark - Official announcement by the Scandinavian airline
Despite the illegal action taken by Danish cabin crew, all intercontinental SAS (Scandinavian Airlines International ) flights out of Copenhagen today are planned to operate as scheduled besides the SK937... more
AirlinesLufthansa: 1Q results
Rome, Italy - Growth superior to expectations
Lufthansa has announced the 1Q financial results, reporting net profits equal to €554 million, with a sales increase by 6.8% to a total of €4,7 bln and a traffic growth by 8.5%. The results were sup... more
CuriositiesSnoop Dogg does not get the visa to enter into Australia
Sydney, Australia - Previously stopped at the airport of London-Heathrow because of an affray
The famous US rapper Snoop Dogg, in the world Calvin Broadus, did not get the visa requested for his entry into Australia, that he wanted to reach in order to take part to the "MTV Australian Video Music... more
Civil aviationForum in Addis Ababa to promote air transport in Africa
Addis Ababa, Africa - With the cooperation of ICAO
From April 23rd until yesterday, the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa hosted a forum promoted in cooperation with ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), ATAG (Air Transport Action Group)... more
Civil aviationThe European Parliament on the civil aviation security
Strasbourg, France - Assessed the sky marshals proposal
The European Parliament yesterday discussed the security on board of planes, stressing the urgency of new and more efficient regulations on civil aviation safeguard. The Parliament, in fact, approved... more
AirlinesBoeing and Virgin Atlantic announce 787 order
Chicago, USA - An environmental partnership
On April 24th, Boeing and Virgin Atlantic announced an environmental partnership, which includes an order for 15 787/900 Dreamliners, marking the largest 787 order to date for Europe. The order, worth... more
AirlinesEurofly: you can’t have two without three
Rome, Italy - 200 tourists stopped at Fiumicino airport
Another fault for an Eurofly plane, the third one in very few days (see AVIONEWS 1 and 2). The day before yesterday, in fact, 200 passengers were stopped at the airport of Rome-Fiumicino, instead of landing,... more
AirlinesGulf Air wants only Airbus
Manama, Bahrain - Reduction of the fleet and personnel
Gulf Air has launched its USD 825 million "Get Well" programme which includes several cost-saving and performance-enhancement measures. To achieve its financial and operational goals, Gulf Air will... more
AerospaceSuccessful launch for "AIM" spacecraft
Washington, USA - The mission will last two years
Yesterday, the Nasa (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)'s "AIM" spacecraft was successfully launched on board of the "Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL" rocket, from the Air Force base in Vandenberg.... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 26th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1915 - Italian Premier Antonio Salandra, for the Kingdom of Italy, signs an agreement with the United Kingdom and France. Italy declares war on Germany and Austria. Military... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica delivers the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s horizontal stabiliser
Rome , Italy - The stabiliser has been transferred from Foggia to the Grottaglie Airport
Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, has delivered to Boeing the first horizontal stabiliser of the new 787 Dreamliner, manufactured at its Grottaglie plant. The stabiliser has been transferred... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): postponed the meeting between Libonati and the Unions
Rome, Italy - On May 8th, 2007
The meeting between the President of Alitalia, Berardino Libonati, and the Unions has been postponed. The appointment was the first since Libonati has been attained the summit of the ex-flag carrier.... more
AerospaceLaunch of the first Italian satellite in India
New Delhi, India - Bisignani: “New era of cooperation”
Yesterday, India made its first step through the ever increasing aerospace sector, launching the first Italian satellite on the “Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle” (PSLV-C8) rocket, used for its eleventh fli... more
Fair and shows“Scalea Air Show 2007”: international meeting of civil, military and sport aircraft
Scalea, Italy - From April 29th to May 1st
From April 29th to May 1st, the airsurface of Scalea, Italy, is hosting the “Scalea Air Show 2007”, an event expected to count the participation of many curious visitors attracted by the international mee... more
AerospaceThree-dimensional Sun
Washington, USA - Images published by NASA
Visiting the NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Website, anyone can take a look at fantastic 3D Sun images, transmitted by the two probes involved in the “STEREO” (Solar Terrestrial Rel... more