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IndustryAirbus Military: the Czech Republic confirms acceptance of four C295 aircraft
Madrid, Spain - The delegation visited different AM facilities in Spain, including the FAL of the plane
A Czech Republic delegation headed by the Deputy Minister of Defence Mr. Libor Karásek has confirmed the acceptance of four Airbus Military C295 transport aircraft. The Czech Republic delegation visited... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Filt Cgil on Alitalia, Rossi: "Government deals of the overall national sector"
Rome, Italy - The declarations by the national secretary
"The fate of the Italian air transport industry and then not only the destiny of Alitalia, as the two things are absolutely linked, can't be defined in the BoD of the French flag carrier, in which capital... more
AerospaceInternational Space Station: great manoeuvres in view for the new crew
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - Mastracchio, Tyurin and Wakata ready to reach the orbiting laboratory
Preparations are ongoing onboard of the International Space Station for the crew shifts: tomorrow, November 1 2013, Expedition 37 Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos)... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia capital increase: Air France might contribute just partially
Rome, Italy - According to "La Tribune" the conditions set by the French carrier have not been fulfilled
According to rumours which have been reported by the French newspaper "La Tribune", the possibility that Air France takes part in Alitalia's capital increase are really poor. Reportedly, the main Italian... more
AirlinesAlitalia confirms the continuity of its flight operations
Rome, Italy - In reference to some misleading news appeared today in a newspaper
"Alitalia, in reference to some misleading news appeared today in the 'Il Fatto Quotidiano' newspaper, noting that the capital increase of € 300 million which is currently underway has already been secured f... more
IndustryAirbus launches Sharklet retrofit for in-service A-320 family aircraft
Toulouse, France - This option will be available in 2015
Airbus has launched the Sharklet retrofit programme for in-service A-320 Family aircraft. This option will be available in 2015. Operators of older in-service A-320 Family aircraft will thus be able to... more
AirportsItaly. Naples' airport: traffic previsions for the All Saints' extra week-end
Naples, Italy - 55,000 passengers in transit between arrivals and departures
The traffic previsions at Naples Airport from tomorrow, on Thursday October 31 to Sunday November 3 (All Saints' long week-end) will be about 55,000 passengers in transit (between arrivals and departures):... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon aircraft: new development contract has been signed
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The package (known as Evolution Package 2) will be delivered by the end of 2015
A major new Development Contract which will pave the way for continuous capability enhancements of the Eurofighter Typhoon airplane has been signed by Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH and the NATO Eurofighter... more
CargoAircraft and cargo transport. IATA: global growth stabilizes in September
Geneva, Switzerland - Following recent months of slow but steady growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing cargo growth stabilizing in September following recent months of slow but steady growth. Freight Tonne Kilometers (FTK) grew... more
ReportSale of AgustaWestland helicopters to India: New Delhi want the cancellation of the contract
New Delhi, India - Guido Haschke, the alleged intermediary of the deal, has been extradited in Italy
On Wednesday 30 October 2013 Indian Minister of Defence AK Antony accused AgustaWestland of violating the terms of the agreement for the supply of 12 AW-101 helicopters for VVIP transport, and started... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: thunderstorm alert on the major islands
Rome, Italy - The Civil Defense Department issued a bulletin for unfavourable conditions
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice predicts rains with downpour or thunderstorm aspect on Sardinia... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. AA, US Airways and Department of Justice accept mediation before merger's hearing
Washington, USA - If the intervention is not successful, the first hearing is scheduled on November 25
American Airlines, US Airways and the Department of Justice (DoJ) of the United States have accepted the intervention of a mediator which will have to try to find an agreement before the beginning of the... more
Press releaseAirplanes and alliance. Qatar Airways joins oneworld
Doha, Qatar - QA B-777 in oneworld livery is first aircraft to "Land" at "Hamad International Airport"
Qatar Airways became part of oneworld at midnight Doha time, adding one of the world’s fastest growing and most highly rated airlines to the world’s fastest growing and most highly rated global airline all... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Poste's CEO: "There are synergies with Alitalia"
Rome, Italy - Sarmi underlines how the investment in the airline would be "Significant, but not enormous"
The hearing of Massimo Sarmi, Chief Executive Officer of Poste Italiane, at the Transport, Mail and Telecommunications of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Parliament took place yesterday, Tuesday... more
AerospaceFirst test flight for the DreamChaser is successful, at least until landing (VIDEO)
Sparks, USA - The undercarriage of the spacecraft failed to deploy properly, but Sierra Neveda Corporation's engineers are however satisfied
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) performed its first free-flight approach-and-landing test of the Dream Chaser spacecraft. The unmanned vehicle successfully released from its carrier aircraft, an Erickson... more
Press releaseAirplanes and carriers. Italian ANPAC: Ryanair's pilots are ready to discuss
Rome, Italy - The conference took place yesterday at the International Press Center in Brussels
"ANPAC (Italian Commercial Aviation Pilots Association), in the occasion of the conference by RPG (Ryanair Pilot Group) took place yesterday at the International Press Center in Brussels, expresses satisfaction... more
IndustryCOMAC reaches the 400-order milestone for the C-919 aircraft
Shanghai, China - The target is performing the first flight by the end of 2015
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) announced it has reached an agreement for the sale of 20 C-919 aircraft, therefore reaching the overall amount of 400 orders for the model. It is an important... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: delivering more value to air travellers
Dublin, Ireland - Distribution, airport experience provide opportunities to boost value
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on all partners and stakeholders involved in passenger travel to work together to deliver greater value to passengers. "Our passengers are... more
IndustryAirbus: JetBlue deal marks 10,000 A-320 aircraft family order
Toulouse, France - The first from its newest facility in Mobile, Alabama
Just days after taking delivery of its very first A-321 aircraft, JetBlue Airways has placed a new order for 15 A-321ceo (current engine option) and 20 A-321neo (new engine option) aircraft. In addition,... more
Military aviationEurofighter: Phase 1 Enhancements tests successfully finalized
Manching, Germany - Cassidian deploys multiple weapons with attack constraints simultaneously in all weather easier than ever
Cassidian, the defence division of EADS, has successfully finalized its flight testing of the Eurofighter Typhoon Phase 1 Enhancements (P1E) programme. After an intensive test programme of this First Batch... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia, the strategies of Poste Italiane: new top management for the airline?
Rome, Italy - Sarmi will insist to maintain Fiumicino's hub role
According to some declarations by Massimo Sarmi reported by the Italian newspaper "Il Messaggero", Poste Italiane does not mean to join Alitalia's ownership structure tiptoe: the Chief Executive Officer... more
PeopleFelipe Steinmetz appointed President and CEO of Airbus Military EADS PZL "Warszawa–Okecie”
Madrid, Spain - In his new position he will report directly to Miguel Ángel Morell, Head of Operations of AM
Felipe Steinmetz Comunión, currently Head of Procurement Airframe & Material in Airbus Military, has been appointed President and CEO of Airbus Military EADS PZL “Warszawa – Okecie” S.A. as of 23rd Septem... more
IndustryInterjet SSJ-100 aircraft confirm successful operations
Venice, Italy - The positive results from their entry into service on September 18, 2013
Starting from their Entry Into Service on September 18, 2013, the first two Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft operated by the Mexican airline Interjet have confirmed outstanding results in terms of operations. In... more
AirlinesVolotea increases frequencies on Verona-Palermo route
Verona, Italy - During the Christmas period (from December 20 to January 6 additional flights between the two Regions)
Volotea, the low-cost airline that links medium and small cities, expands Verona-Palermo route in view of the Christmas period 2013. The carrier, due to the positive results recorded, has announced extra... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: new flights to Shanghai and Wenzhou served by China Eastern
Rome, Italy - The interest by AdR to China is confirmed also from the mini-website in this language
China Eastern Airlines, one of the main Chinese carriers, expands its own offer from "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport, and the direct links between Rome-Fiumicino to Shanghai will be daily also for the Winter... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructures. Berlin-Brandemburg Airport: new construction works begin
Berlin, Germany - Interventions required to optimize the fire system
The trouble history of Berlin-Brandemburg Airport is already well known: the inauguration, which was initially planned in 2011 has been postponed several times, and to this day there is not a certain,... more
Curiosities"Skyscanner Italian Award" will be assigned tomorrow to Tuscany Region
Rome, Italy - A top 20 of the countries that choose this Region as destination of their journeys will be unveilved
Skyscanner, that with over 25 million unique visitors per month, is the website for comparison of on-line air flights in Europe, will assign the title "Preferred destination" to Tuscany Region in the ambit... more
AerospaceNASA: Orion spacecraft succesfully powered on for the first time
Cape Canaveral, USA - First launch scheduled in autumn 2014
American space agency NASA's spacecraft Orion has been powered on for the first time, marking a major milestone in the final year of preparations for flight. Orion's avionics system was installed on... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms alert on the North
Rome, Italy - A bulletin for adverse conditions issued
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. The notice indicates from tomorrow, on October 29, in the early... more
Science and technologyAircraft and transport. Airbus asks to industries new comfort standards on long range flights
Toulouse, France - It proposes 18 inch seat width for future economy air travel
Today Airbus reveals new research into the impact seat width makes to levels of passenger comfort on board long haul economy flights; calling on the aviation industry to set a minimum standard of 18 inches... more
AerospaceItalian CIRA. The RAID project will begin tomorrow
Capua, Italy - The Aerospace Researches Center participates as coordinator
The RAID "Rpas in Atm Integration Demonstration" project will start tomorrow, on October 29, 2013 at CIRA (Italian Aerospace Researches Center). RAID is one of the eight plans that SESAR Joint Undertaking,... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: three AS-365N3 helicopters ordered by the Lithuanian Air Force
Marignane, France - The industry adds another customer to the list of global operators
Eurocopter will supply three AS-365N3 Dauphin helicopters to the Lithuanian Air Force for a renewed countrywide search and rescue service with around-the-clock availability, adding another customer to... more
HelicoptersEnstrom Helicopter obtains certification in Brazil and Argentina
Menominee, Usa - For the 480 and 480B models
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has received updated type certification in both Brazil and Argentina. The Brazil Agência Nacional de Aviaçáo Civil issued a Type Certificate for the Enstrom 480 and 48... more
AirlinesAlitalia: 11 weekly direct links from Milan-Linate to Vienna
Rome, Italy - Served by Embraer E-175 aircraft
The first flight from Milan-Linate to Vienna by Alitalia took off today at 7:00am. It gives the starting to an increase of the international links of the carrier from Milan city airport, in order to meet... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia's President: "The sale to a foreign company? It doesn't look good"
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow hearing at the Chamber of Deputies for Poste Italiane's CEO
Alitalia President Roberto Colaninno expressed its concerns regarding the possible acquisition of the main Italian carrier by a foreign company: at moment the most likely hypothesis seems to be Air France,... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and airports. Selex ES presents its approach to the protection of territories and citizens at "CPEXPO"
Genoa, Italy - The Finmeccanica company is sponsor and exhibitor at the event (29-31 October)
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, is sponsor and exhibitor at "CPEXPO" -Community Protection, 29-31 October at the International Fair of Genoa, Italy (Hall B stand n.31). This is the first global event... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian unions announce strike for Friday, on November 22
Rome, Italy - The four hour protest, from 1:00pm to 5pm
"Italian strike for four hours for Friday, on November 22 by all air transport industry's responsibles". Filt Cgil, Fit Cil, Uiltrasporti and Ugl Trasporti jointly announced the protest from 1:00pm to... more
AirportsNew Dubai Airport: the first aircraft start flying (VIDEO)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - "Its ambition is to be the world's largest hub", management firm's CEO claims
The new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport opened its doors for business on Sunday 27 October 2013, with the official inauguration and the landing of the first aircraft, that is to... more
SecurityCollision between two aircraft at Istanbul's "Ataturk" Airport
Istanbul, Turkey - Airplanes seriously damaged, but apparently no injuries have been reported
Two aircraft collided today, Monday 28 October 2013, at Istanbul's "Ataturk" Airport, according to reports from the website "Trend.az", which quotes "CNN Turk" TV channel as source. According to reports,... more
Civil aviationGreat Britain: aircraft grounded due to bad weather
London, United Kingdom - 130 flights have already been cancelled at Heathrow
Today, Monday 28 October 2013, will be a very difficult day for air transport in Great Britain, because of bad weather conditions: the UK Environment Agency communicated it expects 20-40mm (0.8-1.6inches)... more
AerospaceSpaceX completes Dragon spacecraft's in-flight abort test review
Washington, USA - "When you put humans aboard, safety and reliability are paramount"
In preparation for a Summer 2014 test, American space agency NASA partner Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) laid out its plan to demonstrate the Dragon spacecraft's ability to carry astronauts to... more
IndustryBoeing delivers Kenya Airways' first B-777/300ER airplane
Seattle, Usa - The airline is also working with the industry to support the Alaskan Sudan Medical Project
Boeing has delivered a B-777/300ER (Extended Range) to GE Capital Aviation Services for lease to Kenya Airways. It is the carrier' first 777/300ER and the largest airplane in the carrier's fleet, providing... more
AirportsThirty airports gathered in Bologna for the sustainable growth of the airports of tomorrow
Bologna, Italy - A three days with over 100 top manager
Three days, more than 100 top manager from 30 airports in the world gathered in Bologna with a meeting about the sustainable development in a changing moment of the airport systems. It is the "Airport... more
IndustryBoeing: Korean Air orders 12 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Five 747/8 Intercontinentals, six 777/300ERs and one additional 787 Dreamliner
Boeing and Korean Air have finalized an order for five 747/8 Intercontinentals and six 777/300ER (Extended Range) aircraft that was announced as a commitment during the "Paris Air Show" in June. In... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance: 1173 weekly frequencies from 14 Italian airports from next Sunday
Milan, Italy - With the new Winter schedule 2013-2014
The 18 airlines present in Italy out of overall 28, belonging to Star Alliance, operate 1173 weekly frequencies no-stop from 14 Italian airports towards 28 destinations of which 8 intercontinental, and... more
DefenseItalian Navy-Civil Defense Department: the Armed Force participates at "Twist" drill with ships, helicopters and men
Rome, Italy - "Cavour" aircraft carrier, three heavy and a light rotorcraft
The international drill about the seaquake risk, in the ambit of the European "Twist" (Tidal Wave in Southern Tyrrenian sea) project, began yesterday, on October 24. The Italian Navy participates with... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Alitalia Group's staff will be on strike for four hours next Tuesday
Rome, Italy - The intercontinental flights are not interested from the protest
Some Italian unions have announced a four hour (from 10am to 2:00pm) strike by the staff (pilots and flight assistants) by Alitalia Group for next Tuesday, on October 29. Alitalia and AirOne have prepared... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Italian Transport Minister: "Alitalia? No state aid, our action is part of the government's duty"
Rome, Italy - ENI's CEO claims he is "Relieved" by the rescue plan
Italian Minister for Transport Maurizio Lupi expressed once again his opinion about the entrance of Poste Italiane, the national mail service (a company which is 100% owned by the Ministry of Economy and... more
IndustryBoeing aircraft orders worth 20 billion dollars arriving from China
Beijing, China - Possible sale of about 200 B-737 MAXs
According to rumours, Boeing is reportedly close to sign contracts with some Chinese airlines for the sale of about 200 B-737 MAX aircraft: the operations would have an overall value of 20.7 billion dollars... more
IndustryAvio Aero: aeronautical technology at the Genoa Science Festival
Rivalta di Torino, Italy - Scheduled from 24 October to 3 November
Avio Aero, company in the design, production and maintenance of aeronautical components and systems, participates in the "Genova Science Festival", scheduled from 24 October to 3 November, as official... more