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IndustryStreiff goes to PSA
Paris, France - From Airbus to the car Group
Christian Streiff, ex-CEO of Airbus, will be the new number one of PSA Peugeot-Citroën. The Group's Board of Directors elected him the new company's CEO starting from February 6, 2007, as well as Alan... more
AerospaceThe Chinese astronauts prepare their first space walk
Zhuhai, China - The launch of the space ship Shenzhou-7 is predicted for 2008
As soon as the Chinese astronauts will realize their first space walk in the history: a law officer of the Chinese Sciences and Technologies Agency has retailed it during the International Air Show China... more
AirlinesKiev-Djerba flight by Nouvelair
Tunis, Tunisia - A weekly service
A direct line between the Ukraine Capital, Kiev, and the Tunisian island of Djerba has been launched. The new route will help opening the Tunisian tourist market to the Eastern Europe. The first flight... more
AirlinesLondon City Airport: flights to Genoa and Turin too
London, United Kingdom - Operated by AirOne
After Milan (from November 20) and Rome (from January 8), Genoa and Turin airports will be connected to the London City Airports too, thanks to a new flight by AirOne starting from January 29. The link... more
Defense"Ladniy" Russian patroller will participate to NATO anti-terrorism operations
Moscow, Russia - No to expansion in Black Sea
"Ladniy" Russian patroller next year will participate to NATO anti-terrorism operations called "Energetic Efforts" which will take place in the Mediterranean: the commandant of the Russian Navy, Vladimir... more
AirportsBangkok airport: prevision of growth for 2007
Bangkok, USA - The new airport will receive 15 million people next year
The new airport of Bangkok, recently opened, makes increase the prevision of growth for the arrivals next year. According to Thai airport sources, in 2007 about 15 million people will land in the new airport,... more
DefenseRussia and India will build BrahMos missiles
Moscow , Russia - They can be launched from surface, air and sea
In next ten years, Russia and India will build one thousand of BrahMos missiles and the half of these will be sold to other States. This kind of missiles can find different employments, can be launched... more
Security"Der Spiegel" accuses: the security of the Frankfurt airport is lack
Berlin, Germany - The newspaper has reported the result of a mock terrorist attack
A German newspaper wrote yesterday at least in one out of three mock terrorist attacks in the Frankfurt international airport, the security measures failed, as the mock terrorist managed to introduce weapons... more
AirlinesEmirates will not entry in the low-cost sector
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The future will be Africa
Talking about the future of the Company, Emirates' president, Tim Clark, has remarked the carrier will not entry in the low-cost sector: "Too distant from our model of business. It is curious that the... more
Civil aviationSpain: double of the air traffic within 2020
Madrid, Spain - Investments plan by EUR 16 billion
Within 2020 Spain will double the capacity of the air traffic. It is the target explained from Magdalena Alvarez, Transport Minister of Spain during her participation to the Word Travel Market fair in... more
AerospaceThe NASA will have to launch the shuttle earlier
Houston, USA - The shuttle cannot fly in the days between the end of 2006 and the beginning of 2007 to prevent problems to the computers
American sources said the NASA will have to bring the Discovery launch forward and to complete it within December 17th in order to prevent problems to the computers, which surely would occur if the astronauts... more
AccidentsUSA: a man dies in a private plane crash
Washington, USA - Shortly after the crash the pilot had sent an alarm
A man died yesterday in the United States in the crash if his plane near Silver City (New Mexico). The plane, an AT-502A, fell during the flight from Texas to New Mexico for unknown reasons but it seems... more
AirlinesKLM increases the frequencies towards China
Amsterdam, Holland - The new A-330 will be used in the flights between Amsterdam and Mumbai
In the Winter timetable, KLM will raise the frequencies towards two destination in China. The number of the weekly flights towards Shanghai are increased from seven to nine as from November 1st 2006 and... more
IndustryEADS (7): the other Businesses' performances
Amsterdam, Holland - ATR, EADS EFW, EADS Socata and EADS Sogerma Services
Four more EADS companies, which do not belong to any Divisions, are ATR, EADS EFW, EADS Socata and EADS Sogerma Services. These Business Units totally recorded a negative EBIT of EUR 187m: despite positive... more
AirlinesTwo Economy classes in the European network of Brussels Airlines
Brussels, Belgium - Brand and carrier's product are been made official
"We have created a carrier of new generation which corresponded to the customers's needs". In this way, Philippe Van Der Putten, CEO of the new airline has presented the company born from the fusion between... more
DefenseEADS (6): the Defence & Security Systems Division's performances
Amsterdam, Holland - From January to September 2006
The EADS Defence & Security Systems Division increased its revenues by 4% in the first nine months of 2006, reaching EUR 3.553bn, thanks to Eurofighter -the 100th series production- and to the security... more
AirportsTighter security measures at Chennai airport because of a letter with threats
Chennai, India - The airport authorities have received a letter which communicated a bomb was in the airport
Today at Chennai airport (India) the security measures have been strengthened because of an anonymous letter received by the airport authorities which warned of presence of several bombs in the airports... more
AirlinesThird quarter of growth for SAS
Stockholm, Sweden - Plus 8,9% of turnover and plus 4,4% of passenger traffic
The SAS has communicated the data of earning realized in the third quarter of 2006, which has been equal to USD 84m, with an increase of 8,9% in the turnover compared with the same period of last year.... more
IndustryEADS (2): Airbus performances
Amsterdam, Holland - From January to September 2006
The Airbus Division revenues grew by 16% to EUR 18.570bn (16.033bn in 2005) in the first nine months of the year, thanks to 320 aircraft deliveries, while EBIT contracted by 38% (EUR 1.141bn). Facing 226... more
HelicoptersEADS (4): Eurocopter performances
Amsterdam, Holland - From January to September 2006
Eurocopter's revenues improved by 17% to EUR 2.364bn (2.0121bn in the same period of 2005) driven by 257 deliveries. EBIT grew by 19% to EUR 125m (105m in 2005). Ordered helicopters from January to September... more
AccidentsA military plane falls in Thailand: seven die
Bangkok, Thailand - It is the worst air incident of recent year for the Thai Air Force
Seven soldiers died in Thailand in the crash of a military plane in the central region of the Country. It has been reported by the Thai Air Force spokesman, who also added it has been "The biggest lost... more
AirlinesItaly first for number of destinations of the new Brussels Airlines
Brussels, Belgium - The flight will take to the skies on the 25 March 2007
"Always Italy has been important for us". Geert Sciot, chief of the SN Brussels' communication, speaks, and remarks Italy will purchase more importance thanks to the fusion with Virgin Express. "With Brussels... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on November 9
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Defense: 1729 - Spain, France & England sign the Treaty of Seville. Defense: 1799 - Napoleon Bonaparte leads the Coup d'état of 18 Brumaire ending the Directory government,... more
AerospaceEADS (5): the Space Division's performances
Amsterdam, Holland - From January to September 2006
The EADS Space Division recorded 17% higher revenues of EUR 1.960bn from last January to September. EBIT reached EUR 148m compared to 19m last year. The production of launcher "Ariane 5" and the military... more
IndustryEADS (3): the Military Transport Aircraft's performances
Amsterdam, Holland - From January to September 2006
The Military Transport Aircraft Division accounted revenues of EUR 1.699bn from January to September 2006 (504m in the same period of 2005) and recorded an EBIT of EUR 22m compared to one million last... more
AirlinesTAM elected as the best Brazilian airline
Sao Paulo, Brazil - The carrier has been voted by several companies' directors
The TAM has been elected as the best airline in Brazil in 2006, according to the rank made by two Brazilian magazines "Carta Capitalmagazine" and "Aero Magazine". The award has been given last night during... more
AirlinesThe privatization of Saudi Arabian Airlines is started
Riyadh, Saudi Arab - Within the end of 2009
Saudi Arabian Airlines has announced to have completed all the preliminary phases to start its privatization within the end of 2009. According to the statements of the Ice headquarter in Riyadh, the Saudi... more
Military aviationArgentina: the chief of the Air Force has been removed
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Eduardo Schiaffino recently said the air traffic control in Argentina is scarce
Argentina's President, Nestor Kirchner, has ordered the removal of the chief of Air Force, General Eduardo Schiafino, a veteran of the Armed Forces, replacing him with General Normando Costantino. According... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on November 8
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1520 - Stockholm Bloodbath begins: a successful invasion of Sweden by Danish forces flows into the execution of around 100 people. Defense: 1861 - American Civil... more
Civil aviationNATS: ahead of time for two millionth flight on October
London, United Kingdom - Eleven days earlier than last year
NATS, the UK’s leading air traffic management provider, handled its two millionth flight of 2006 on Friday 27 October, 11 days earlier than last year. October also saw the number of flights grow to 2... more
AirlinesOptimistic prevision for the third quarter of easyJet
London, United Kingdom - The low-cost carrier has carried 3 million passengers in October
easyJet has made good prevision for the third quarter of 2006. Only in October the airline has carried about 3 million people, with an increase of 7,3% compared with the same month of last year. The low-fare... more
AirlinesEmirates Airlines: it is necessary open new routes
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The statements of the president Tim Clark
A panoramic of air transport with no holds barred. The president of Emirates, Tim Clark, in an interview, talked about the present and the future of the company, but also on the necessities of the sector.... more
IndustryEADS: the performances in the first 9 months of the year
Amsterdam, Holland - +17% revenue and -34% EBIT
EADS, whose Board of Directors met yesterday in Amsterdam, announced a 34% decrease in its EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) in the first nine months of the year, with EUR 1.4bn compared to 2.1bn... more
IndustryAirbus will offer total support to Skybus' A-319
Toulouse, France - The airline will benefit of the "Air+ by Airbus" services
Airbus has signed an agreement with Skybus Airlines for a Total Support Package to maintain its recently announced purchase of 65 A-319 aircraft. This package is the most comprehensive selection ever of... more
SecurityThe UN against the cluster bombs
Geneva, Switzerland - The humanitarian coordinator asked the suspension of cluster bombs
Yesterday in Geneva on the occasion of the re-examination of the "Convention about the ban and limitation of the use of some conventional weapon which can produce excessive traumatic effects", the UN humanitarian... more
AerospaceThe Ultraviolet Observatory will be operating in 2010
Moscow, Russia - Joint cooperation between China and Russia
An ultraviolet observatory Russia, China and other countries are building to explore the far reaches of space will begin operating by the end of the decade. The project will involve putting into orbit... more
Military aviationUSA: an Air Force C-130 makes an emergency landing
Fayetteville, USA - The military plane has been forced to land because of a breakdown on board
A US Air Force C-130 plane, flying from Pope base, was forced yesterday afternoon to make an emergency landing at Fayetteville airport. No one on board has been injured. The occurrence happened at about... more
ReportGaza: (2): Israel starts an enquiry about the Beit Hanoun’s slaughter
Jerusalem, Israel - This morning the Israeli Air Force killed 18 civilians in the northern Strip
This morning before beginning to retire, the Israeli Air Force ha bombed the village of Beit Hanoun, in the northern Strip, killing 18 civilians, among which seven children and four women, and provoking... more
ReportGaza: Israel retires after the last air raid
Gaza, Gaza Strip - The operation “Autumn clouds” is over
This morning is ended the Israeli military operation “Autumn clouds” which left behind a long blood wake and many polemics, and in a week killed 63 Palestinian civilians. Before the end of operations man... more
IndustryBoeing and FedEx Express announce order for 15 B-777 freighters
Seattle, Usa - In addition options on further aircraft
The Boeing Company announced that FedEx Express, a unit of FedEx Corp., has ordered 15 Boeing 777 Freighters and that the Memphis, Tenn.-based freight carrier has taken options on an additional 15 of the... more
AirlinesBrussels Airlines: a new generation airline is born
Brussels, Belgium - The maiden flight will take off next March 25
The marriage between SN Brussels Airlines and Virgin Express has resulted in the birth of Brussels Airlines, a new generation of airline. According to Brussels Airlines, the merger meets the real needs... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 airplanes, equipped with General Electric CF6-50 series engines (2006-23-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent inadvertent deployment of the thrust reverser in flight, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 7, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 215)] [Page 65045-65047] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Societe de Motorisations Aeronautiques (SMA) SR305-230 and SR305-230-1 Reciprocating Engines (2006-23-08)
Washington, Usa - To address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 7, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 215)] [Page 65041-65043] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna model 750 airplanes (2006-23-05)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the elevator inboard-hinge brackets, which could result in structural failure of the elevators and consequent loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 7, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 215)] [Page 65047-65049] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc Trent 768-60, Trent 772-60, and Trent 772B-60 turbofan engines (2006-23-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a dual-engine shutdown on twin-engine airplanes
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 7, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 215)] [Page 65043-65044] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryThe Boeing Co. awarded of a over 163 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CH-47F helicopters
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded on Nov. 1, 2006, a $163,323,224 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for CH-47F New Build Production Helicopters. Work will be performed in Philadelphia,... more
IndustryAeroflot: the RRJ program goes on well
Moscow, Russia - The Sukhoi-Alenia regional jet program
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 project concerning a Russian regional jet (RRJ) is going on according to planned times. Top managers of Aeroflot, the Russian airline which is the launch customer of the airplane,... more
ReportSwastikas in the cargo hold of an Israeli plane departed from Milan
Tel Aviv, Israel - The swastikas in the plane have been probably made during the luggage boarding operation in Italy
Last night a plane of the Israeli airline El Al landed at Tel Aviv "Ben Gurion" airport from Milan, has been checked and the passengers have been held by the Police because some swastikas have been found... more
AirportsOlympic Games 2012 and the London City Airport
London, United Kingdom - The frequency enlargement projects
Great turmoil in London as for investments in tourist sector, also in sight of the Olympic Games that will take place in the city next 2012. As for transports, the improvement of the DLR, the light metro... more
AirlinesTAM purchases 4 B-777/300ERs
Rio de Janeiro , Brazil - And 3 MD-11s in leasing
TAM Brazilian Air Lines announced the signature of a purchase contract for four Boeing 777/300ER with the option for four more airplanes, becoming the first Latin American airline to integrate these models... more