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AirlinesKLM: as from 2007 best connection between Europe and North America
Berlin, Germany - The new Boeing 777 will become operational
News for 2007 from KLM. With the new Summer timetable, on March 25 2007, the connections between Europe and North America will be improved and enhanced. The frequencies for New York will raise to three... more
PeopleThe Pope flies back to Italy
Rome, Italy - The Holy Father will return from his travel in Turkey
The Pope returned today from his travel to Turkey, where he made a four-day-journey in the Country with a Muslim majority. The Pope's plane lifted at 1:15pm from the Istanbul international airport,... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: enquiry for AgustaWestland on the “Marine One” farming?
Washington, USA - Governmental favours
Turning point for Finmeccanica in the USA. After the scandal of BAE System, an enquiry relating to vice-president of the Chamber’s Defense Committee, Curt Weldon, accused to have profited by his position t... more
AccidentsUSA: military plane crashed
Washington, USA - The pilot is safe as he ejected with his parachute
An F-18 aircraft of the US Air Force crashed yesterday near the Miramar military base, near San Diego, but according to what reported by US military sources the pilot is survived by ejecting with his parachute. The... more
AirlinesBelleair proposes the new Perugia-Tirana flight
Tirana , Albany - For the Albanian in Italy
A new weekly connection between Perugia and Albania operates from Belleair with an ATR-42 from 46 seats. From December 16 it will be activated to the Umbria's airport of Sant'Egidio with departure every... more
IndustryEmbraer: Finnair exercised options for four EMB-190 jets
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Finnish flag carrier will operate a fleet of 20 airplanes
"Embraer announced that Finnair has confirmed its four remaining options of the initial order placed in July 2004. The airline has opted for four additional EMBRAER 190 jets, thus reaffirming its confidence... more
AirlinesIberia: the market analysis of Deutsche Bank
Madrid, Spain - The arrival of low-cost will reduce the market share of the airline
The entry of the low-cost in Madrid airport could create any problems to Iberia. According to Deutsche Bank, Ryanair, easyJet and Vueling, which have included the Spanish Capital among their destinations,... more
IndustryBoeing delivered 747-400BCF to Guggenheim
Seattle, Usa - Martinair Cargo operating the converted freighter
"Boeing recently delivered a completed 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter to Guggenheim Aviation Partners. Guggenheim Aviation Partners leased the freighter to Martinair Cargo, which is operating the airplane... more
AirlinesAlitalia: some statements
Rome, Italy - Costanzo Jannotti Pecci, Gianni Alemanno, Renata Polverini
The President of the Italian Tourism Industry Federation, Costanzo Jannotti Pecci, said that Alitalia must be restored and relaunched not because of a steril defense of the flag airline but as an awareness... more
AirportsAlitalia deletes some flights due to the air traffic controllers' strike
Milan, Italy - Today from 12 am to 4 pm
For the strike announced today from 12 am to 4 pm by the side of the ENAV (Italian Agency for the Flight Assistance), of the air traffic controllers of Milan and adhered to UGL-T, Italian Union: "In violation... more
AccidentsUSA: a private plane crashed near Charlotte airport; pilot died
New York, USA - Still unclear the disaster’s causes
A private plane crashed yesterday afternoon near the Charlotte international airport. The aircraft crashed to the ground at about 7:45pm, killing the pilot. Still unclear the disaster’s causes; it s... more
SecurityRussia strengthens the controls for radioactivity in the airports
Moscow, Russia - The decision after the discovery of radioactive traces on British Airways planes
Russia has decided to increase the security measures in the airports, according to the guide lines of a directive issued by the Russian committee for the control of the airport security. After the alerts... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on December 1°
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Industry: 1913 - Ford Motor Company introduces the first moving assembly line. Report: 1925 - World War I aftermath: the final Locarno Treaty is signed in London, establishing... more
DefenseTaiwan proposes a military alliance to Japan
Taipei, Republic of China - USA as major ally
Today, an international network of Taiwan communicated the leader Chen Shui-bian proposed a military alliance between the island and Japan. "Japan, USA and Taiwan have to assume the joint responsibility... more
IndustryA-400M: the first wing set was completed
Filton, United Kingdom - Now the in-flight systems set up is going to start
Airbus facility in Filton (UK) completed the first wing set of the A-400M. It is the first wing unit entirely built in composit materials by Airbus and the widest wings ever made with these materials. The... more
AirlinesLufthansa: convenient the Business Class up to December 15
Berlin, Germany - Last returns also on January 28 for the departure towards Asia
Lufthansa launches convenient fares for United States, Mexico, Canada and Asia flying in Business Class. Up to December 15 it is possible the booking, and for these destinations the departure is compulsory... more
SecuritySwitzerland joins EASA
Bern, Switzerland - It is the fourth EU non-member
Switzerland will join EASA, the European Aviation Safety Agency, tomorrow. It is the fourth EU non-member State to join the organization, after Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Patrick Goudou,... more
DefensePakistan: realized the launch of the Hatf-4 missile
Islamabad, Pakistan - The Military Department did not make known the details of the the test
Pakistan yesterday test-launched a nuclear-capable Hatf-4 (Shaheen-1) short-range ballistic missile, ables to take nuclear warhead. Hatf-4 is believed to have a range of 750 km (433 miles) and is designed... more
Military aviationUK Defense: Ascent will train pilots
London, United Kingdom - GBP 6bn contract
Ascent, joint-venture between VT Group and Lockheed Martin UK, was chosen as supplier of flight training services for all the British Armed Forces. The 25-year contract will be worth GBP 6bn. Ascent... more
Military aviationRussia will deliver the first two Su-30MK2 Fighters to Venezuela
Moscow, Russia - The contract contemplates the supply of 24 aircraft
By a short time, Venezuela will receive the first two Su-30MK2 multi-purpose Fighters: an official source of the Russian aeronautic sector has retailed it. The contract contemplates the supply of 24... more
AirlinesMeridiana: new strategies of diversification
Olbia, Italy - In 2006 it has recorded a growth equal to 15%
The 2006 of Meridiana will close with about 4,5% of transported passengers and with a growth equal to 15% respect to 2005. "But the business of the transport is closed from at least 5 years -Gianni Rossi... more
AirlinesA new air company was born in Africa
Kampala, Uganda - The Victoria International Airlines has big projects
In Africa a new air company has born: the Victoria International Airlines. The new carrier has made yesterday its maiden flight from the Entebbe international airport, in Uganda, to Nairobi, in Kenya,... more
AirlinesRyanair rises in Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - Passing from 19.2% to 25.2%
Ryanair increases its share in the capital stock of the Irish ex-flag airline, Aer Lingus, passing from 19.2% to 25.2%. This is the result of an IPO that the low-cost carrier launched allowing it to... more
AirportsA new airport for Dakar within 2010
Dakar, Senegal - To satisfy the increasing air traffic
A new highway, the refurbishment of the railway, the modernization of the port's infrastructures, the creation of a city for the business in the site of the current Dakar-Yoff airport and, mainly, a new... more
AirportsStansted airport will not be enlarged
London, United Kingdom - A net denial expressed by the local authorities
According to what the British press sources report today the Uttlesford local authorities have refused the enlargement project of BAA for Stansted airport as it would endanger the local environment. The... more
AirlinesVietnam Airlines increases its fleet
Saigon, Vietnam - The carrier will add 21 planes within 2010
The Vietnam Airlines wants to add 21 planes to its fleet, and among these 10 Airbus A-321, 4 Boeing B-787/800 and 5 ATR-72. The deliveries should be completed by 2010. The southern-Asian airline aims... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Italian politicians' statements (3): Locatelli, Testoni, Pasetto and ANPAC
Rome, Italy - The opinions of the members of Goverment and opposition
The latest news about a possible merger between Iberia and Air France, which was formerly indicated as a partner for Alitalia, caused many polemics in the Italian policy world. The Rifondazione comunista's... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Italian politicians' statements: Polverini, Borghini, Cicolani and Fuda
Rome, Italy - The opinions of the Unions and of Forza Italia's some representatives
A lot of Italian politicians pronounce about the crisis of Alitalia. According to Renata Polverini, Secretary General of UGL, the Government must find a solution in a short time, and must have up the Unions... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Italian politicians' statements (2): Brutti, Meta and Donati
Rome, Italy - Senator Paolo Brutti and the Presidents of the Parliament Transport Commission and the Senate Public Works Commission
After Cimoli's audition, Italian Senator Paolo Brutti said that the Chairman and CEO of Alitalia seems to agree on a partnership with Air France-KLM, even if he did not mention any names. As for the... more
SecurityPolonium alert on BA planes
London, United Kingdom - Traces of the radioactive substance have been detected in several planes of the British airline.
Alert polonium on three British Airways planes. A new worrying event in the mysterious story of the Russia spy formerly a Kgb member, Alexander Litvinenko, died last week after having been poisoned by... more
SecurityGB: a fourth plane could have been contaminated by a radioactive substance
London , United Kingdom - The aircraft landed in London coming from Moscow
While the British authorities keep saying the risk for public health is very low, a fourth plane could have been contaminated by a radioactive substance. At the moment there are not confirmations of the... more
DefenseIndia: tested the anti-missile system
New Delhi, India - Missiles able to give nuclear warhead
In the polygon of the Orissa's State, India has realized the test of the anti-missile defense system. A Prithvi-2 ballistic missile (surface-surface class) was launched from Balasor, and in two minutes,... more
Civil aviationIndia: prevision of growth on air transport
New Delhi, India - The airlines are strengthening their presence in the Indian air transport market
According to a study of Dewry and AP Logistics the prevision about the civil aviation market in India is very positive, and signals a trend of growth of 8-10% plus every year. The Indian air transport... more
AirportsAir-traffic controllers strike in Milan
Milan, Italy - Tomorrow for four hours
Tomorrow, Friday December 1st, there will be a strike of the air-traffic controllers of the Center for the area's control in Milan, from 12 am to 4 pm. ENAV (Italian Agency for the Flight Assistance)... more
ReportFlying with the dead
London, United Kingdom - A 78 year old man died during the flight with a BA plane
It has not been an happy flight the one of some passengers in a British Airways plane flying from London to Boston, which yesterday saw one of them dying. A US 78 year old man flying back home with... more
Military aviationSouth Korea: KF-16 Fighters in the Kunsan Base
Seoul, South Korea - The South Korean Air Force declined to supply data on the actual number of the fighters
The Air Force of South Korea is deploying its KF-16 (F-16C/D Block 52) Fighters in Kunsan Air Base, in South-Eastern of the State, while some of Kunsan based F-5E fighter jets will come relocated to other... more
AerospaceVoyage in the cosmos: in a short time the name of the South Korean astronaut
Moscow, Russia - The directors of the Russia and South Korea's space agencies will meet next December 7
The directors of the Russia and South Korea's space agencies will meet next December 7 to sign a contract pertaining the space flight of the South Korean astronaut, scheduled for next April 2008: the Roskosmos's... more
Civil aviation88% of passengers purchase an air ticket via web
Rome, Italy - It has been communicated by IATA
The IATA (International Air Transport Association) has communicated some data about the modalities of booking and purchasing of air tickets, which show passengers prefer to purchase the tickets by the... more
IndustryRaytheon Space & Airborne Systems awarded of a 28 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 aircraft
Raytheon Space & Airborne Systems, El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded a $28,000,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee undefinitized order (#0004) against previously awarded repair basic ordering agreement (N00383-04-G-200H)... more
AirlinesIberia aims to an alliance with Air France
Madrid, Spain - It is a competitor for Alitalia in the run for a foreign partner
While everybody in Italy is talking about Alitalia's future there are new sceneries about the possible foreign alliances. Many talk about Iberia, but not as a possible Alitalia's partner but as a competitor... more
CuriositiesThe Chinese airlines ask to their passengers not to use the toilette on flight
Beijing, China - A curious proposal made by some carriers to save fuel
It is very strange what some Chinese airlines asked to their passengers in order to cut the fuel expenses. They asked people to avoid using the toilets on board as the cost to flush the bathroom is too... more
Civil aviationSince 2007 Washington and Beijing will be directly linked
Washington, USA - The US Government wants to increase the routes to China
The United Airlines said it does not exclude in next year to operate a direct flight between Beijing and Washington. According to American press sources the operation is supported by the White House, in... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines launches the SkyMiles promotion for the new partners
Atlanta, USA - At the time of the registration they will receive a bonus of 1000 miles
Delta Airlines launches the SkyMiles promotion for the new international passengers, also Italian, which joints in first time to "Frequent Flyer SkyMiles" program. At the time of the registration on... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corporation awarded of a over 19 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 and AV-8B
McDonnell Douglas Corporation, St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $19,216,200 ceiling priced order #0002 under a previously awarded basic ordering agreement (N00383-07-G-005H) for Avionics Repair Facility... more
DefenseAfghanistan: Italy will not increase the military detail
Riga, Latvia - The Prodi's statements during NATO's summit
There will not be any changes in the number of Italian soldiers and means in Afghanistan: Italian Premier, Romano Prodi, has stated this one during NATO's summit in Latvia. "The extraordinary cases... more
AerospaceEverything is ready for the launch of Discovery
Washington, USA - The space shuttle will be launched on December 7th; it has been anticipated for technical problems
It has been officially confirmed for December 7th the launch of the "Discovery" space shuttle of the NASA, for the launching pad of Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. It is a project which... more
Civil aviationAirbus: the A-330 reaches the goal of 600 firm orders
Toulouse , France - The first delivery goes back to 1993
The A-330 has reached the milestone of over 600 firm orders. This shows a strong market endorsement of Airbus’ environmentally friendly, long-range twin-engine in production aircraft which is leader i... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on November 30
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1853 - Crimean War. Battle of Sinop: the Imperial Russian Navy under Pavel Nakhimov destroys the Ottoman fleet under Osman Pasha at Sinop, a sea port in northern... more
AirportsWill Israel have its second international airport?
Tel Aviv, Israel - The proposal has been made several times
The voices about a project to build a second international airport in Israel are very strong these days. According to what told by the Israeli Transports Minister, Sha'ul Mofaz, the airport will be located... more
AirportsEtna (2): Catania airport is closed tonight
Catania, Italy - As a contingency procedure
The Crisis Unity at Catania-Fontanarossa airport decided the closing for today as well after sunset (6pm local time). The decision comes from contingency procedures that aim to warrant air navigation... more