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AirlinesVietnam Airlines to expand fleet
Hanoi, Vietnam - With five new ATR-72 and a B-777/200ER
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines disclosed its plan to buy five new French short-haul regional airliners ATR-72 and lease more B-777/200ERs to expand its fleet, a local "Newswire" reported Saturday.... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines launches daily direct service to Rome and Washington
Washington, USA - As from April 1st, 2007
United Airlines commenced its daily direct service to Rome and Washington, D.C on April 1st, with the new route strengthening the company's hub on the East Coast as an international gateway to major capitals... more
Sport aviationBianchi met foreign senators Guerino Turano, Nino Randazzo and Edoardo Pollastri
Rome, Italy - Discussed the Italian mobility after Alitalia routes cancellations
Alessandro Bianchi, the Italian Minister of Trasporti yesterday met three parliamentarians chosen abroad, Senator Renato Guerino Turano (North-Central America), Senator Nino Randazzo (Asia-Africa-Oceania-Antarctica)... more
ReportItalian Senate calls for a vote of confidence on Bersani proposal
Rome, Italy - No more misleading advertising on low-cost tickets price
Italian Senate today morning approved the legislative decree proposed by the Economic Development Minister Pierluigi Bersani, with 161 ayes and 153 nays. This result, obtained without the participation... more
IndustryFirst Centre Wing box delivered for A-400M final assembly
Tolouse, France - Arrived on Wednesday 28th March
The first centre wing box, the 'structural heart' of the A-400M military transport aircraft, has been delivered from the Airbus Nantes site in France to Seville in Spain, where it arrived on Wednesday... more
AirlinesLOT Polish Airlines fly to Turin
Turin, Italy - Starting May 7th
Next May 7th, LOT Polish Airlines is inaugurating the Turin-Katowice route, consolidating its presence over the Italian market. In order to promote this new service, LOT has prepared a special offer... more
Civil aviationBoeing 777/200LR Worldliner changing how passengers travel around the world
Seattle, USA - First year in service
The world's longest-range commercial jetliner, the Boeing 777/200LR Worldliner (Longer Range), marks its first year in revenue service this month. With several airlines scheduled to take delivery of new... more
Press releaseEmbraer four quarter and fiscal year 2006 results
São José dos Campos, Brazil - 2006 net income of US$390.1 million
Embraer, the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 120 seats, recorded fourth quarter 2006 net sales of US$1,084.1 million and net sales for fiscal year 2006 of US$3,807.4 million. Net I... more
AirlinesSima International gsa lands in Italy
Rome, Italy - Made official yesterday in Mexico
The agreement that will see Sima International gsa of Aeromexico land in Italy by April 1st, was made official yesterday in Mexico. The carrier operates from Madrid and Paris bound Mexico City in excellent... more
OccurrencesHijacker on a Sudan Airways plane
Khartoum , Sudan - Police immediate intervention
Today, an Airbus plane of Sudan Airways, left from Tripoli, Libya, with 237 passengers and 11 crew on board, was victim of an unpleasant inconvenience. A passenger, in fact, entered the cockpit forcing... more
Press releaseTwo exceptional engines for F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter
Forth Worth, USA - By Pratt&Whitney and Ge Rolls-Royce
Chief Test Pilot Jon Beesley summoned the full might of the most powerful fighter engine in history as the F-35 performed its first-ever afterburner takeoff on March 13th. A short takeoff roll was followed... more
ReportBlair asks for British sailors immediate release
London, UK - No more negotiations
The case of the 15 British sailors captured last Friday risks to thickens again. After the yesterday afternoon diplomatic rapprochement attempted by the British government (see AVIONEWS), the situation... more
AirlinesBoeing agreement with LCAL expands exclusive 787 Dreamliner fleet
Seattle, USA - The deal worth USD 183 million
Boeing and LCAL announced the leasing company placed an order for one additional 787/900 Dreamliner, expanding its fleet to 15 of the advanced-technology aircraft. The deal worth USD 183 million at... more
AirlinesFlyforbeans: new low-cost airline in Cardiff
Cardiff , UK - Announced by SkyMerlin
The air consultancy SkyMerlin has announced the creation of Flyforbeans, the new Welsh low-cost airline. The carrier will have its main hub in the international airport of Cardiff, and, almost apprarently,... more
DefenseItalian Army: EOD squads of Engineers Corps in action in Pesaro and Rovereto
Rome, Italy - Blasting of a World War II's bomb
On Monday April 2nd, 2007, two EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) squads of Engineers Corps, 2° Wrecker Engineers Corps Regiment and 8° Wrecker Engineers Corps "Folgore" Regiment respectively, will make e... more
AirportsNew COTAV-FiAVET LAZIO box in Fiumicino
Fiumicino , Italy - Improved assistance for tourists and operators
Terminal C of Fiumicino airport is hosting a new Cotav (Travel agencies' owners cooperative) - Fiavet (UFTAA Member in Italy) Lazio box in the arrival area, according to the authorization given by ENAC... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): "To fly, in your life" the advertisement campaign for the 60° anniversary
Rome, Italy - To remind the important role carried out in these years
On occasion of the 60° anniversary of Alitalia, the airline lunches an advertisement campaign, realized by Saatchi & Saatchi, "To remind its customers, stakeholders, market and above all Italians of the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Newton Investment Management pays off its share
Rome, Italy - Under 2%
Since a week, Newton Investment Management has not more an outstanding participation in Alitalia. The company, that on February held the 4.918% of the airline shares, and now has reduced their stakes under... more
DefenseItalian Army: students visit the Veterinary Military Centre of Grosseto
Grosseto, Italy - Historical explanations and practical demonstrations
Yesterday the students of "A. Scriattoli" junior high school of Vellatra (Viterbo province) visited the Veterinary Military Centre of Grosseto. The students attended a briefing in which the historical... more
Press releaseADR opens in Fiumicino a new passenger infrastructure
Rome, Italy - Yesterday inaugurated the new boarding room
"Yesterday morning, at 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively, AirOne passengers bound to London and Czech Airlines customers bound to Prague left from the brand new boarding room of Fiumicino airport.... more
Military aviationDramatic situation in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia - Dramatic testimony of the Vice-Director of Mogadishu's "Medina" Hospital
"It is a disaster, a real disaster. We were forced to put the Red Cross flag on the roof in hope that the structure is not hit. There is fighting everywhere and since this morning three helicopters have... more
AirlinesGOL acquires Varig
San Paolo, Brazil - Transaction for USD 320 m
GOL Linhas Aereas, the second Brazilian airline after TAM, has concluded the negotiations for Nova Varig (VRG Linhas Aéreas) acquisition. The transaction will require GOL investments for USD 275 m,... more
AirlinesAir One expands in the Parthenopean airport
Naples, Italy - New flights bound to several destinations
Air One, the first Italian private airline, expands in the airport of Naples, increasing the number and routes and planes operating in the Capodichino hub. The main news are: - Two daily flights... more
IndustryFinmeccanica interesting in Airbus programme
Rome, Italy - The President Guarguaglini stated it
President and Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica, Pierfrancesco Guarguaglini, has affirmed that the Italian Company is valuing the opportunity to participate in the Airbus programme. It is necessary... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on March 30th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1856 - The Treaty of Paris (1856) is signed, ending the Crimean War. Curiosities: 1867 - Alaska is purchased for USD 7.2 million, about 2 cent/acre (USD 4.19/km²),... more
Latest newsHorn of Africa: Etiopian helicopter shot down
Mogadishu, Somalia - During a gunfight on a stronghold of the rebels
Insurgents shot down an Ethiopian helicopter gunship in Mogadishu on Friday during a second day of fighting after Ethiopian and Somali forces launched a major attack on Islamists and clan militia. As... more
Civil aviationBoeing and American Airlines to accelerate delivery of 737/800s
Seattle, USA - The list prices of a 737 is about USD 70 million
Boeing and American Airlines announced that the Dallas-based carrier will accelerate delivery of 737/800 aircraft into its fleet. Following the events of 9/11, Boeing agreed to delay delivery of 737/800s... more
ReportCampania region must regain the missed opportunities
Naples, Italy - Warning by Technapoli's President
Luigi Iavarone, Technapoli Consortium's President, the Naples and Caserta metropolitan area’s scientific and technological Park (PST), has warned Campania about the need of harmonising and systematically a... more
Civil aviationAvianca Airlines purchases Boeign 787 aircraft
Seattle, USA - The first carrier of South America to own this model
Boeing and Avianca Airlines, the flag carrier of Colombia, today announced an order for 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Avianca is the first airline of South America to purchase a Boieng 787. The deal worth... more
Latest newsIran delays the captured woman liberation
Tehran , Iran - U-turn by British government
Iran, in response to the relations freeze announced by British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett today threatened not to free the sole captured woman Faye Turney (see AVIONEWS). In fact, the Iranian... more
Civil aviationBoeing delivering two Next-Generation 737/700s to Arik Air
Seattle, USA - Next month in Seattle during a ceremony
Boeing welcomes Arik Air as the newest African airline to order, and soon operate, the Next-Generation 737. Since its inception in April 2006, Arik Air has demonstrated a commitment to fleet modernization... more
Press releaseEUROCONTROL’s Airport Operations Programme celebrates 5 years of success
Brussels, Belgium - In close co-operation and under the guidance of the Airport Operations Team
In the five years since it was launched, the EUROCONTROL Airport Operations Programme has delivered a number of solutions that reinforce safety, capacity and efficiency while providing increased environmental... more
Civil aviationEUROCONTROL calls for global air traffic management performance targets and review
Brussels, Belgium - Substantial progress made in all the areas
Addressing the "Global ICAO Symposium on Air Navigation Performance", the Director General of EUROCONTROL, Víctor M. Aguado said that the European air traffic management system has benefited from a systematic... more
DefenseItalian Army: today the opening of "Security Expo 2007"
Galatina, Italy - A display to present the security and defense themes
Also Italian Army will be present at the "Security Expo 2007", the exposition for Europe and Mediterranean countries on security and defense that will take place from today to March 31th (see AVIONEWS). The... more
ReportNew attack against Italian soldiers in Afghanistan
Kabul , Afghanistan - Injured a Comsubin raider
This morning, at 10:30, Italian time, an Italian squad in reconnaissance mission in the Shindand area, 70 km from the Italian base in Herat, was attacked by a gunshot. A Comsubin (Comando subacquei... more
Press releaseRolls-Royce and Embraer celebrate the 2,000th AE-3007 engine delivery
Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil - During a ceremony at Embraer’s Brazilian facility
Rolls-Royce and Embraer celebrated the delivery of the 2,000th AE-3007 engine during a ceremony on March 22 at Embraer’s facility in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil. The AE-3007 has powered Embraer’s ERJ fam... more
AirportsMövenpick Hotel Zurich-Airport renovation process is over
Zurich, Switzerland - Lounge especially designed for airline crews
After four years, the Mövenpick Hotel Zurich-Airport renovation is eventually over. The hotel, whose refurbishment caused Finanz AG and Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts investments for 30 million Swiss f... more
IndustryBoeing makes the difference
Washington , USA - According to a report by US Department of Commerce
The US Department of Commerce reported the results of a survey aimed to evaluate the durable goods orders registered in February, 2007. The data evidence a overall growth by 2.5%, showing a positive... more
AirportsItaly will rebuild the Gjirokastra airport
Tirana, Albania - A joint project with NATO structure
The Italian government, through a joint project with NATO structures, will undertake a project to rebuild and remodel the Gjirokastra airport in southern Albania. The renovated airport will be used for... more
IndustryPratt & Whitney Canada delivers first PW-617 engines for flight testing on Embraer Phenom 100 very light jet
Longueuil, Canada - An important milestone for both industries
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. has delivered the first two PW-617F engines for flight testing on the new Embraer Phenom 100 very light jet. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. company. "These engine... more
IndustryBoeing supplies "Airplane Health Management" to Austrian
Seattle, USA - A software system for improved efficiency
Boeing and Austrian Airlines said today that the airline's fleet of four 777/200ERs will be monitored by Boeing's "Airplane Health Management" (AHM), a software system that helps airlines improve the management... more
ReportA video to show the captured British sailors
Tehran , Iran - Within tomorrow the liberation of the sole woman
The satellite TV "Al-Aram" broadcast yesterday a video that showed the British sailors captured by Iranian forces (see AVIONEWS). This event aroused widespread indignation in London, inducing the British... more
Military aviationBoeing helps U.S. Air Force B-1 fleet reach 500,000 flight hours
St. Louis, USA - The "Most valuable plane"
The Boeing Company, which performs development, production and sustainment work on the B-1 bomber, has helped the U.S. Air Force B-1 fleet surpass 500,000 flight hours. The aircraft reached the milestone... more
Civil aviationBoeing: Travel Service agree to 787 Dreamliner order
Seattle, USA - A deal worth USD 153 million at list prices
The Boeing Company announced that Travel Service, a Prague-based charter carrier, ordered one Boeing 787/800 Dreamliner, and holds purchase rights for one more. The airline is increasing its efficiency... more
AerospaceGiugiaro will design the Space Shuttle STS 120" logo
Rome, Italy - In cooperation with Italian Space Agency
The famous Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, in cooperation with Italian Space Agency (ASI), will be the creator of the logo representing the "Space Shuttle STS 120" mission, part of the "Space Shuttle... more
ReportIranian drone shot down
Sana'a, Yemen - Still tensions between the two Asian countries
Last Tuesday, an Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) was shot down while flying over the Yemenite air space, above the Hadramawt, in the South of the Arab country. The news was confirmed yesterday,... more
Latest newsHorn of Africa: first bombing by Ethiopian helicopters
Mogadishu, Somalia - Early days to make an assessment of the victims
This morning several missiles were launched from Ethiopian war helicopters on South of Mogadishu. Witnesses report it. The Ethiopian Army launched a great attack through the raid of two helicopters... more
OccurrencesA debris from a Russian satellite quite hits a Lan Chile Airbus A-340
Wellington , New Zealand - A disaster averted
Last Tuesday, a Lan Chile's Airbus A-340, left from Santiago and bound to Auckland, was quite hit by a debris from a Russian satellite crashed down on the Pacific ocean 12 hours before its expected re-entry. The... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on March 29th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1930 - Heinrich Brüning is appointed German Reichskanzler. Report: 1941 - World War II: British Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy forces intercept those of... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: maiden flight for the first MRH-90 destined to Australia
Marignane, France - The delivery is scheduled by the end of 2007
The first of Australia's 46 MRH-90 conducted its maiden flight today in Marignane, France. The aircraft flew for 1.5 hours and the Eurocopter test crew were delighted with its performance. The first... more