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AirlinesVirgin Atlantic removes the flights to Nassau
London, United Kingdom - The route was not enough profitable
The Virgin Atlantic will remove its direct flight between London and Nassau, in the Bahamas, because of the scarce gains of the connection. The carrier's decision, which will be operative since March 2007,... more
AerospaceThe first test of the P-80 engine of "Vega"
Kourou, French Guyana - The new European launcher
The first ignition test of the P-80, the first-stadium engine of the new European "Vega" launcher, will take place tomorrow in Kourou, French Guyana. The P-80 is the last of the "Vega" engines to be... more
ReportGB: electric system is out and he lands with a torch
Cardiff, United Kingdom - A 45 year old man with his Cessna made perfectly the manoeuvre
An incredible landing was done in England, where a man managed to make an emergency landing with his private plane despite a breakdown of the electric system and the lights were out. So John George, 45,... more
AirlinesSIA receives it first two B-777/300ERs
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - It ordered 19 airplanes
Singapore Airlines received its first two B-777/300ERs (Extended Range) with new cabin interiors in First and Business Class. The airline ordered a total of 19 Boeing Extended Range airplanes, equipped... more
AirportsRio de Janeiro airport increases the security measures
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The decision after the assault against a British group of tourists last Sunday
The Rio de Janeiro airport society has decided to increase the level of security measures in the Brazilian airport after last Sunday a group of British tourists have been assaulted by a band of thieves. The... more
HelicoptersEurocopter is awarded the "Prix Réussite"
Marignane, France - For its landing on the Everest with the AS-350/B3
Eurocopter was awarded of the "Prix Réussite" by the Association Aérounatique et Astronautique de France (AAAF) in recognition of the landing of an AS-350/B3 on the summit of Mount Everest in May 14, 2... more
AirlinesAir Berlin is growing
Berlin, Germany - +19,58% revenues from January to September
Air Berlin's growth is going on. From July to September 2006 the second German airline totalled +28.4% revenues for EUR 510m compared to 397.3m in the same period of 2005. In the first nine months of the... more
SecurityUSA: e-mails with bomb-threats, airport closed
Modesto, USA - 9 e-mails arrived at Modesto airport
9 e-mails with bomb-threats arrived yesterday at Modesto airport, in California, making the airport society decide to close the airport and cancel several flights. About 50 people, employees and passengers... more
AirlinesSAS celebrated its 60th anniversary
Milan, Italy - Gala night in Milan
Gala night in Milan yesterday for the 60th anniversary of of SAS' (Scandinavian Airlines) birth, in the presence of the Director General in Italy, Greece, Turkey, Malta, Cyprus and Lebanon, Krister Greftén,... more
SecurityCIA flights, the Fava's accusation: the European States knew
Brussels, Belgium - The European deputy has registered over 1200 stopovers in the European airports
Heavy accusation to the Governments of the European States members of EU has been launched by the European deputy Claudio Fava, rapporteur for the European Parliament for the American anti-terrorism policy,... more
AirportsNorway is ready to manage Kabul airport
Oslo, Norway - The Norwegian Premier replies to the requests made by the USA for a bigger engagement in Afghanistan
Norway has announced it is disposed to manage for the next 6 months the international airport of Kabul. A "Very important task", has been defined by the Norwegian Premier, Jens Stoltenberg, maybe to reply... more
AirlinesTransavia.com France was presented
Paris, France - The low-cost subsidiary of Air France
The new low-cost airline that Air France will start next June in Paris is called with the same name of its Dutch sister owned by KLM: Transavia.com France. The carrier's target is a turnover between... more
AirportsEtna: Catania airport has opened again today
Catania, Italy - Evening closing for 5 days
Catania-Fontanarossa airport has been re-opened at dawn once again, after it was closed yesterday evening because of risks connected with ashes expulsions from Etna volcano. This is the fifth consecutive... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines aims to India
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - The Asian carrier has already active 48 weekly flights toward the Indian airports
The Singapore Airlines has announced the intention to study the possibility to launch new connections to India, and particularly to New Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore, a city to which the Asian carrier wants... more
Military aviationThe first C-17 Globemaster was delivered to Australia
Long Beach, USA - It will land in Canberra on December 4
The delivery ceremony of the first C-17 Globemaster III to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) took place yesterday in Long Beach, California. The second aircraft will be delivered in 2007, while the... more
AirlinesAer Lingus raises on the short range
Dublin, Ireland - An increase of 6,1% in the month of October for the Irish flag airline
The stricter security controls in the British airports have not affected the passenger traffic of Aer Lingus, which only in the month of October has reported an increase of passenger traffic of 6,1% compared... more
AirlinesFlyMe links Rome and Boulogne with North Europe
Stockholm, Sweden - In the Summer 2007 new routes from Scandinavia to Italy
The Scandinavian low-cost airline FlyMe has announced in the Winter 2007 new flights to the Scandinavian cities will be activated with departure from the Italian airports of Boulogne and Rome. The routes... more
AirlinesNorthwest flight attendants claim the right to strike
New York, USA - They made appeal to a Federal judge
The Northwest Airlines, always on bankruptcy, made an appeal to a Federal judge to claim their right to strike, and to ban a rule which forbids to the carrier's staff to strike during the negotiations... more
AirlinesBritish Airways will review its uniform policy
London, United Kingdom - After the crucifix polemics
After polemics and accusations of religious discrimination following the case of the employee wearing a crucifix during her service (see AVIONEWS for details), British Airways decided to review its uniform... more
AirlinesDelta: an agreement with retired pilots
Atlanta, USA - About debts settlement
Delta Airlines reached an agreement with retired pilots about welfare debts settlement. The 3100 involved pilots will receive total USD 719m from the carrier and they will give up additional requests on... more
AirlinesEurofly's stock reorganization rumors are going on
Milan, Italy - Among names who are interested in the airline, also Myair.com
Plus 83% in a week: this is the increase of Eurofly's share on the Stock Exchange, surpassing +13% yesterday at EUR 5.30 and pushing CONSOB to ask for explanations about stock reorganization rumors. "There... more
IndustryBoeing cannot accept other orders
New York, USA - The US manufacturer is full with work
The "New York Times" has written these days the American manufacturer Boeing is so busy with orders that has been forced to refuse some orders made by airlines. According to the New York newspaper the... more
AirlinesRecord load factor for Zoom Airlines
Ottawa, Canada - Last September and October
Load factor on Zoom Airlines Paris-Montréal flight was 93% in September and 88% in October. A record percentage which was even higher on Toronto-Montréal route, where the airline grazed sold out in b... more
AirlinesNew strategic partnership between THAI and SAS
Stockholm, Sweden - The services from next December and January
"Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and SAS Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) recently held a code-share agreement signing ceremony at THAI's head office in Bangkok in order to establish... more
UAS-DronesIsrael wants to use the UAVs as refueling planes
Tel Aviv, Israel - The news has been reported by Israeli press sources
According to an Israeli military press agency, the Israeli Air Force is considering the possibility to use the UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) as aircraft for flight refuelling, both for other UAVs and... more
Civil aviationBisignani on air transport and environment impact
Rome, Italy - No emotion but a careful analysis that begins from scientific information: we openly discuss about it
"The recent frenzy of activity on climate change is positive. It is a serious issue about which everyone from global leaders to individuals must make clear and informed decisions. That is why it is disappointing... more
ReportIraq: USA attacks by air and by ground: 10 die
Baghdad, Iraq - Among the victims two women; yesterday 5 girl children were killed by an American tanker
Ten people died during a US attack by air and by ground in Iraq, among these also 8 alleged al Qaeda terrorists and two women which were passing near the zone. The news has been confirmed by the American... more
AirlinesDelta (2): a meeting with US Airways
Atlanta, USA - The USD 8.6bn bid will be presented
US Airways will meet bankrupt Delta Airlines' top managers and a group of creditors this week to present its USD 8.6bn bid (see AVIONEWS for details). Delta has already communicated that it intends... more
Press releaseAlitalia: net financial position on October 31, 2006
Rome, Italy - It's equal to EUR 972 m
"- Net financial position of Group on October 31, 2006 equal to EUR 972 m, with a reduction of net indebtedness of EUR 51 m (-5,0%) compared to the analogous situation on September 30, 2006 equal to EUR... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on November 29th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Military aviation: 1929 - The admiral Richard Byrd becomes the first person to fly over South Pole Defense- 1943 - The second session of AVNOJ, the anti-fascist council... more
IndustryFinmeccanica and Sukhoi Aviation Holding sign the final industrial agreement for Superjet 100
Rome, Italy - To establish a strategic partnership for the programme
"Finmeccanica and Sukhoi Aviation Holding, and their respective subsidiaries Alenia Aeronautica and Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC), have signed yesterday in Moscow the final agreement to establish... more
ReportMaxi-brawl at Abuja airport when Gheddafi arrived
Abuja, Nigeria - The Libyan leader has arrived at the Nigerian airport with 200 escort guards
A diplomatic incident occurred yesterday when the Libyan President, Muammar Gheddafi, landed with 200 men of security, all armed, at the airport of Abuja, Nigeria's capital, to take part to the summit... more
Civil aviationToday strike in Israel for air transport
Tel Aviv, Israel - As protest against the non payment of salaries
It has been claimed for today in Israel a general strike of the public service, included the air transport, called by the Histadrut union, the most important of the Country. The strike, which excludes... more
HelicoptersFirst two AW-139s handed over to the Irish Air Corps
Cascina Costa, Italy - Over 200 models ordered in the world
"AgustaWestland announces the hand over of two AW-139 helicopters for the Irish Air Corps by Mr Willie O’Dea T.D., Irish Minister for Defence in the presence of Mr Michael Howard, Secretary General of t... more
AirlinesAn engine revision plant for China Eastern
Shanghai, China - Agreement with Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney, the jet engine division of United Technologies, signed an agreement with China Eastern Airlines to build an engine revision plant in Shanghai. In the field of the agreement, China Eastern... more
IndustryAirbus A-330's family for long range reaches 600 sales
Milan, Italy - The goal thanks to a firm order for six models by TAM
"The A-330 has reached the milestone of over 600 firm orders thanks to the success obtained on market from twin engine airplane for long range. The goal has been reached with the firm order for six... more
AirlinesClickair's extension plan
Barcelona, Spain - New routes and 10 million passengers by 2008
Clickair aims to become the second airline in Spain, putting itself among the first 4 low-cost airlines in Europe. Commercial Director Bernhard Krupka declared that, showing the carrier's fast development. "Our... more
AirportsWill Helsinki airport have its third terminal?
Helsinki, Finnland - It will be used for the increased number of passengers
The increase of traffic in the Helsinki-Vantaa airport ha made the airport managers decide to plan the building of a new terminal which would be the third. According to what came out from the studies made... more
ReportA military plane has been shot down by rebels in Chad
N'djamena , Chad - The number of victims is not known
A military plane in Chad has been shot down today in the eastern zone of the Country. It has been stated by the Government which gave the responsibility to the rebels. No many details have been given... more
AirlinesThe first A-300/600F to Galaxy Airlines
Tokyo, Japan - The new cargo carrier of Sagawa Express
Galaxy Airlines received its first A-300/600 Freighter. The Airbus A-330 family had reached the goal of 600 units sold last November 24. Since 1993 the A-330s have totalled about 8 million flight hours... more
OccurrencesSouthern Korean plane off the runway at landing
Seoul, South Korea - Six of the 66 passengers have been injured
A plane of the Hansung Airlines, Southern Korean airline, has gone out runway while landing at Jeiu Island airport. It seems the occurrence has been caused by the crack of the landing gear of the ATR-72... more
DefenseItaly goes away from Iraq by December 2nd
Rome, Italy - It has been stated by Premier Romano Prodi
Within Saturday the last Italian soldiers will go away from Iraq, and particularly from the Nassiriya base. The operation of dismantling the Italian troops in Iraq will be completed soon. About 60/70 men... more
AirlinesSkyEurope launches the new Turin-Prague
Turin, Italy - The eastern European airline points on the routes from Caselle
SkyEurope will inaugurate on December 26th a new flight Turin-Prague operated two times per week from the Caselle airport. The departures are scheduled for Tuesday and Saturday, with the adding of a new... more
Military aviationThe C-27J's Early User Survey is over
Jacksonville, USA - 26 flight hours to verify its respondency to USAF and US Army requirements
The Alenia Aeronautica C-27J Spartan military transport airplane ended its US tour landing at Cecil Field base in Jacksonville, Florida, welcomed by Governor Jeb Bush and Congressman Ander Crenshaw. The... more
AirlinesThree CRJ-700s to Brit Air
Morlaix, France - A worth of USD 97m
Bombardier Aerospace signed a contract with Brit Air for the supply of three CRJ-700, with a total worth of USD 97m. The regional carrier owned by Air France has currently 12 CRJ-700 and 19 CRJ-100... more
IndustryFinmeccanica wants to grow in UK
London, United Kingdom - CEO Guarguaglini said that to the "Sunday Telegraph"
"We want to be seen as British, we want to increase our activities in the UK and we expect to keep good relationships with the Defense Minister which is our customer, giving it the sureness that it can... more
AirlinesLufthansa increases the flights to Southern Korea
Berlin, Germany - Since March a new route to Pusan
The Lufthansa wants to increase its routes to Southern Korea starting from next Summer. Already in March the German carrier will start a flight three-time per week departing from Munich and directed to... more
AirlineseasyJet points on the fast boarding
London, United Kingdom - The carrier aims to save time not allocating seats at check-in
As the policy of not allocate the seats, which enables passengers to choose where to seat, the low-cost airline easyJet has launched a new service: the fast boarding. The first 20 passengers to make the... more
HelicoptersEstonian Environmental Inspectorate flies Enstrom
Michigan, Usa - The helicopter will be based in Tallinn and will be operated throughout the Estonian region
"At a ceremony in Estonian’s capital Tallinn, the Environmental Inspectorate accepted an Enstrom 480B presented by the President and CEO of Enstrom, Mr. Jerry Mullins. The helicopter will be based in T... more
IndustryRaytheon: will it cede its Aircraft division?
Wichita, USA - The "Boston Globe" writes that
Raytheon Aircraft Company, the airplane division of the Defense Group in Massachusetts, is about to be sold to an investment fund. This is what the "Boston Globe" newspaper wrote. Carlyle, Cerberus... more