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AirlinesAlitalia's favoured fares for people from Molise abroad
Rome, Italy - Signed agreement with the association "Con il Molise nel cuore"
Alitalia and the Association "Con il Molise nel cuore" ("With Molise in the heart") have signed an annual agreement to facilitate air travel of Italian Molise region citizens returning there from abroad. Thanks... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines cancelled 24 flights
Chicago, USA - After pilot's sick calls
On July, 27 the US carrier Continental Airlines was forced to cancel 24 flights, the most of which from New Jersey, because of a shortage of pilots who have taken sick at once. Air Line Pilots Association... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. Performance by sector: AgustaWestland
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 1,831 million (+5%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 188 million (+4%)
Revenues totalled EUR 1,831 million, up EUR 88 million (+5%) versus EUR 1,743 million in 1H10. The increase is due to the different revenue mix, with the helicopters component showing significant growth... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica's BoD: breakdown of key figures
Rome, Italy - In 2010, certain restructuring programs were launched
In 2010, certain restructuring programs were launched to improve company performance and Group profitability. At the same time, the strained economic outlook of Western economies led to strong pressure... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Board of Directors approved first-half results
Rome, Italy - New orders totalled EUR 7,566 million
Finmeccanica's Board of Directors approved yesterday first-half results. Following, the summary of the main figures: · New orders totalled EUR 7,566 million in the first half, versus EUR 8,050... more
AerospaceISS will be used until approximately 2020
Moscow, Russia - The station will be sunk
On July 27 the Russian space agency announced that the International Space Station (ISS), used in conjunction with agencies of the United States, Europe, Japan and Canada, will be sunk at the end of its... more
OccurrencesEmirates aircraft made an emergency landing in Mumbai
New Delhi, India - Same kind of inconvenience for a Sydney-Vancouver flight
On July, 27 an Airbus A-330 of carrier Emirates was forced to make an emergency landing at the airport in Mumbai (India). Dubai-Mumbai flight EK507 had just taken off from the airport when a technical... more
Civil aviationIndonesia needs 600 more civil aircraft pilots
Jakarta, Indonesia - More pilots per year are necessary
During the Inaca (Indonesian National Air Carriers Association) general meeting, held on July 28 in Jakarta, Indonesia, Air Transportation general manager Heri Bhakti said that the continuing expansion... more
AccidentsAsiana Airlines cargo aircraft missed in South Korea
Seoul, South Korea - There would be 2 victims
Official sources reported that this morning in South Korea a Boeing cargo plane B-747/400 operated by the South Korea's carrier Asiana Airlines has crashed into the sea off the coast of the province of... more
AirlinesConfirmed Tiger Airways Australia's suspension until August 1st
Canberra, Australia - Still ongoing discussions between the parties
It arrived today July 28 confirmation by the air carrier Tiger Airways Australia that the period of the grounding of the entire fleet imposed by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA, see AVIONEWS)... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: Group debt early refinancing completed
Milan, Italy - Through two new credit facilities worth a total € 1.35 billion
Autogrill Group completed the refinancing of a sizeable portion of its consolidated debt by executing two new credit facilities worth a total € 1.35 billion, both with final maturity July 2016, to be u... more
IndustryLM: F-35 airplane flight test progress report
Fort Worth, Usa - Several key milestones were accomplished
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 airplane flight test program moves closer to achieving year-end milestones since the last update issued June 13. The F-35 Lightning II 5TH Generation multirole fighter conducted 1... more
DefenseAlgerian Defense Ministry orders a ship for the national Navy to Orizzonte Sistemi Navali
Genoa, Italy - The unit will be realized at the Fincantieri's Italian facilities
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali, society controlled by Fincantieri and joint by Selex Sistemi Integrati (Finmeccanica Group), has awarded a contract from Algerian Democratic and Popular Republic's Defense Ministry... more
DefenseRussia successfully launched "Sineva" ballistic missile
Moscow, Russia - Hit the designated target
Colonel Igor Konashenkov, Russian defense ministry spokesman, said that on July 27 a ballistic missile "Sineva" RSM-54 (SS-N-23 Skiff in Nato classification) has been successfully launched; the launch... more
Civil aviationSingapore Airlines changes Trent 900 engine on A-380 aircraft
Singapore, Singapore - Because of problem during flight
It came back in service today July, 27 an Airbus A-380 (registration 9V-SKH) airplane of Singapore Airlines that was forced on July 25 to an emergency landing because of "Surge and high vibrations" to... more
Finance and economyBoeing reports second quarter results 2011
Chicago, Usa - In particular into the Commercial airplanes and Defense, Space & Security segments
The Boeing Company reported second-quarter net income of $0.9 billion, or $1.25 per share, on revenue of $16.5 billion. Operating margin of 9.3 percent reflects higher Commercial Airplanes volume and... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: storms arriving on the Italian central-northern regions
Rome, Italy - A further notice issued that expands that one spread yesterday
A perturbation from France is hitting the central-northern regions of the Italian Country provoking downpours and sparse thunderstorms. The National Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available... more
IndustryLufthansa purchases 30 A-320neo Family aircraft
Toulouse, France - Fuel-efficient new airplanes will fit seamlessly into carrier’s fleet and strategy
Lufthansa has placed a firm order for 30 A-320neo Family aircraft. This contract follows the selection by the Lufthansa Supervisory Board of the A-320neo Family in March this year. The order comprises... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS in Bosnia-Herzegovina: aircraft and helicopters under Osbih's flag
Sarajevo, Bosnia - Modernization and restructuring for air components
Osbih (Oružane Snage Bosne iHercegovine), Cyrillic (Oružane Snage Bosne iHercegovine), is the official military Force of Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Bosnian armed forces were unified in 2005 and are formed o... more
Finance and economyAirbus plans to acquire Satair, parts and solutions' provider for airplanes and helicopters maintenance
Paris, France - An operation that will allow industry to reinforce, in a considerable manner, offer to its customers
Airbus, an EADS subsidiary, has signed an agreement with the Board of Directors of Satair A/S, a Danish company listed on the NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen, for the launch of a voluntary conditional tender offer... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: MoU for trade partnership to strengthen India’s civil helicopter industry
New Delhi, India - Signed today with the Mahindra Group
Mahindra Aerospace and Mahindra Satyam –representing the aerospace manufacturing and engineering capabilities of India’s industrial house, the Mahindra Group– today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)... more
DefensePutin asked to quickly complete the 2011 state arms procurement program
Moscow, Russia - There are no contracts for 30% of orders
The Russian agency "Ria Novosti" reported the news that on July 26 Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has asked to end as soon as possible the program of military procurement for 2011, being 30% of total orders... more
Civil aviationIATA strengthens MENA (Middle East and North Africa) presence
Amman, Jordan - Expanded Amman regional office opened by HRH Prince Faisal Bin Al Hussein
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) yesterday celebrated 20 years of its presence in Jordan with the inauguration of an expanded Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Office in Amman. Tony... more
Fair and showsEvektor completed initial flight tests on EV-55 Outback plane
Oshkosh, USA - It will be used for passenger and military transport
Evektor, the airplane manufacturer of the Czech Republic, is present at the event that is being held in Oshkosh, Wisconsin (see AVIONEWS), and announced yesterday July, 26 that it completed initial flight... more
AccidentsVictims' number in Morocco airplane crash rises up
Guelmin, Morocco - 80 dead and no survivors
The King of Morocco Mohammed VI has declared three days of national mourning for the victims of the plane crash occurred on July 26 in the south of the Country (see AVIONEWS), the most serious for the... more
AerospaceChina launched the ninth satellite of "Beidou" system
Beijing, China - A navigation system totally developed by China
China has successfully launched the ninth satellite navigation that makes up the "Beidou" navigation system. The launch occurred at 05:44 local time (2144 GMT on July 26) from the Xichang Satellite Launching... more
Military aviationRussian Sukhoi T-50 fighter aircraft will make its first public appearance in August
Moscow, Russia - During "Maks-2011"
The Deputy General Director of Russian Aviasalon company Nikolai Zanegin announced today July 27 that the Russian Sukhoi T-50 fifth-generation fighter aircraft will appear for the first public flight during... more
Fair and showsVintage B-29 bomber aircraft returns to "Oshkosh Air Venture"
Oshkosh, USA - Special tribute to veterans
The last B-29 bomber aircraft still flying will visit the annual event "AirVenture" in Oshkosh, Wisconsin (see AVIONEWS), participating on July 29 in homage and tribute to veterans. The aircraft belongs... more
Sport aviationEverything is ready in Umbria region for Italian championship of paragliding
Perugia, Italy - World hand-gliding championship still in the same region
Together with world hand-gliding still underway in the little town of Sigillo (Perugia), Umbria is ever to the fore for free flight with Italian paragliding championship, set up by "Ali Subasio" Club. The... more
AirportsApproved the construction of the third runway at the airport of Munich
Munich, Germany - It will permit growing of air movements
It's today July 26 that the government of Bavaria, Germany, approved realization of the third runway at the "Franz Josef Strauss International Airport" of Munich, that will allow the number of aircraft... more
IndustryIAG signs firm order for eight A-330/300 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The airline created following the merger of Iberia and British Airways in January 2011
IAG has today confirmed the firm order of eight of Airbus’ eco-efficient A330 Family aircraft for Iberia’s fleet following the preliminary Memorandum of Understanding signed earlier this year. The A-3... more
ReportFrom FAO summit in Rome an airlift for Somalia
Rome, Italy - 12 million people risk their lives for starvation
From the FAO summit held in Rome on July 25 back to the fore the situation of the people of the Horn of Africa, particularly of Somalia, crippled by drought that hit the area, the hardest in the last 15... more
Military aviationEmbraer chooses IAE engine for KC-390 transport aircraft
Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil - First time for V2500 in the military field
Embraer announced on July 25 with a press release to have choosen International Aero Engines (IAE) as a partner for the supply of V2500-E5 engine that will be used for KC-390 military transport aircraft;... more
Science and technologyAlitalia is among the first European airlines to offer a free App for iPad
Rome, Italy - Available in Italian and English
Alitalia is among the first airlines in Europe to have launched a free application for the iPad. The application "Alitalia HD", available in both Italian and English, in a few days has ranked among... more
IndustryAirbus to acquire Metron Aviation
Toulouse, France - Supports strategy to improve global Air Traffic Management
Airbus has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire US-based Metron Aviation, a leading provider of advanced Air Traffic Management (ATM) products and services for the global aviation industry. This... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: thunderstorms arriving on the Middle
Rome, Italy - For tomorrow morning
A perturbation, coming from France, will interest tomorrow the central-northern regions of the Peninsula causing downpours and sparse storms, in particular on the Tyrrhenian and Apennine sides. The... more
AirlinesRyanair: 8th airplane based in favour of the Rome's tourism
Rome, Italy - Besides 4,5 million passengers per year
Ryanair announced today, on July 26, during a press-conference in Rome, seven new routes will be operative, from November 2011 and for a total of 50 ones, to Rome-Ciampino from Bordeaux, Genoa, Lipsia,... more
Military aviationMalaysia: waiting for the decision on the new fighter aircraft
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Among the favourite the Eurofighter Typhoon
After ten years in which the Malaysian program for the purchase of new fighter has seen three Requests For Information, the last in 2010, local press reported on July 26 that among the favourites in the... more
AccidentsNew findings on Rio de Janeiro-Paris airplane crash will be unveiled on July, 29
Paris, France - Based on the last examinations
BEA, the French civil aviation authority, has announced on July, 25 that next Friday will be communicated to the press new findings that has been discovered about the "Exact circumstances" that caused... more
AirportsGesac: the web guides by Lonely Planet on Naples airport's website
Naples, Italy - The first one dedicated to Istanbul but the site will publish other destinations during this year
A new collaboration is born between Lonely Planet, world reference for the touristic press, and the Aeroportodinapoli.it, the Naples' airport website. New services will be offered to the travellers that... more
Press releaseTransport by airplane. Vueling flight Paris-Rome 24 h late, Italian MDC announces a statement to ENAC
Rome, Italy - The news is reported by "Help Consumatori"
On the web-site of "Help Consumatori" ("Help Consumers") it has been written that "The Movement for the defense of the citizens (MDC) announced a statement to ENAC (Italian Authority for Civil Aviation)... more
AccidentsC-130 crashes in Morocco: victims, aircraft destroyed
Guelmin, Morocco - According to initial reports there were about seventy people on-board
The news coming today from Arab broadcaster "Al Jazeera" are still very confused, in relation to a serious incident which involved a C-130 military aircraft of Royal Air Maroc carrying, it seems, about... more
PeoplePaul Gregorowitsch strengthens Air Berlin’s Executive Board
Milan, Italy - 55, President and CEO of the Dutch Martinair
Air Berlin’s Board has appointed the President and CEO of the Dutch airline Martinair, Paul Gregorowitsch, 55, as a new member of the Executive Board. From September 2011 he will be taking over as Chief C... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashed in Russia: 3 dead and 2 injured
Moscow, Russia - The third incident in a few days
Local authorities have reported that on July, 25 a Mil Mi-8 helicopter crashed in the Kamchatka peninsula in the far East of Russia, killing a crew member and two passengers, while two other people who... more
IndustryAvio presents its new logo
Turin, Italy - The Company launches its new identity and arrives on Facebook and Twitter
Avio looks to the future and, as a tangible sign of its thrust for innovation, adopts a new logo. The Group, a reference in propulsion systems, is involved in increasingly challenging industrial projects,... more
AerospaceTaiwan reports two Chinese fighter aircraft entered into national airspace
Taipei, Taiwan - It happened on June, 29
The defence minister of Taiwan has announced on July 25 an incident in which two Chinese Su-27 fighter aircraft flew briefly over national space, one of which crossing the Taiwan Strait on June 29. According... more
AirlinesAlitalia semplifies the movements between North and South of the Country
Rome, Italy - The new availability for seats and tariffs is on its website
Alitalia, to meet the extraordinary increase for request of national flights occurred as of last Sunday, has organized a series of interventions valid to all August and favours the mobility of passengers,... more
AirportsNewness into the links from Bergamo-Orio al Serio's airport, in Italy
Bergamo, Italy - Currently 109 flights towards 95 destinations: 80 international (in 28 Countries) and 15 domestic
The frame of links from Orio al Serio's airport presents a series of newness. Currently from Bergamo's air station 109 flights to 95 destinations are operated, 80 of them international in 28 States and... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS in Montenegro: its armed Force
Podgorica, Montenegro - Vojska Crne Gore (VCG) includes Army, Navy and Air Force
Montenegro, or Crna Gora, that literally means "Black mountains", is an European Country of the Balkan peninsula in South-Eastern Europe with a coast on Adriatic sea on the South-West and Croatia to the... more
OccurrencesEva Air aircraft forced to abort take-off
Taipei, Taiwan - Injured 15 passengers
Taiwan's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) sources have reported that this morning, Monday, July 25 at 09:19 local time, a McDonnell Douglas 90 aircraft of Uni Airways on behalf of Eva Air bounded from Taipei... more