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Press releaseItalian ENAC: President Riggio on O'Leary's statements
Rome, Italy - Quoted by the media
With reference to today's statements made from Michael O'Leary, quoted by the media, the President of ENAC (Italian civil aviation board) Vito Riggio states: "I want to reassure O'Leary that the denunciation... more
IndustryEADS to open research facility at Russia’s Skolkovo innovation centre
Paris, France - The MoU has been signed
Jean Botti, Chief Technical Officer of EADS, and Viktor Vekselberg, Executive President of the Skolkovo Foundation, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on research collaboration. The agreement... more
DefenseRussia could pay 1.5 billion euros to France for Mistral class helicopter carriers
Mosca, Russia - It was unveiled by the deputy minister of Defense Vladimir Popovkin
Recently, during an interview, the Russian Deputy Defense Minister Vladimir Popovkin said that his Country may have to pay 1.5 billion euros to France for the construction of four Mistral class helicopter... more
AirlinesDubai Aerospace Enterprise axed an order for 30 aircraft from Airbus
Dubai, Emirates - The carrier has also dropped contracts with Boeing
After having cancelled many orders with Boeing, now it's the turn of Airbus: Middle Eastern lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has cancelled another 30 aircraft from the European consortium's order book,... more
Civil aviationOld passenger aircraft won't be allowed to land in Bolivia. Perhaps
La Paz, Bolivia - Following some incidents of a Boeing 727s in 2010
The aircraft older than 25 years won't be allowed to land in Bolivia. The decision has been taken by the civil aviation directorate which has added that the measure is for scheduled passenger flights.... more
Civil aviationThe business jet Hawker 4000 receives certification in Australia
Victoria, Australia - It has 3,280 nautical mile non-stop range
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced its Hawker 4000 super-midsize business jet has received type certification from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of the Australian Government. “There i... more
DefenseFinmeccanica's Board of Directors. Results by business unit: Defence Systems
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 1,210 million (+1.3%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 107 million (-17.7%)
OTO Melara, WASS, MBDA (Figures for the MBDA joint venture are consolidated proportionally at 25%). Revenues were EUR 1,210 million (+ 1.3%), broadly in line with the EUR 1,195 million posted in 2009. The... more
SecurityAirport screening could be considered sexual assault
Washington, Usa - Legislation in New Hampshire may see security workers charged for abusing their powers
New legislation in the US state of New Hampshire may see airport security workers charged for abusing their powers. Under the recently proposed legislation, Transportation Security Administration agents... more
Fair and shows"Avalon 2011": "Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition"
Avalon, Australia - The event, began March 1st, will end next Sunday 6
In Australia in these days is taking place the "Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition", known as "Avalon 2011". The event, which takes place every two years, started March... more
AirportsAutogrill: contract at "John Wayne" airport in California
Milan, Italy - The Company now has 17 points of sale in the airport
Through its American subsidiary HMSHost, Autogrill Group has entered a new 10-year (2011-2021) contract for food & beverage business in John Wayne Airport, Santa Ana (Orange County), California. HMSHost... more
SecurityPerimeter fence is a security concern at New York "JFK" airport
New York, Usa - At least a quarter mile is down
The perimeter fence at "JFK Airport" in complete disrepair: at least a quarter mile of the perimeter fence is down, leaving a gaping hole in security along a main "JFK" runway. A memo from a Port Authority... more
Military aviationFirst flight for the prototype of the plane T-50 fighter
Moscow, Russia - Encloses the characteristics of most modern fighter
Russia is testing the second prototype of fifth generation of the plane T-50 fighter. The aircraft under development since 1990 has been designed to compete with the F-22 Raptor U.S.. Even if the information... more
Fair and showsCessna delivers first international Skycatcher airplane
Avalon, Australia - During the "Australian International Airshow Avalon 2011"
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, announced it has made the first international delivery of a model 162 Skycatcher to a customer in Australia. The aircraft is on display at the "Australian... more
AerospaceFinmeccanica's Board. Results by business unit: Space
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 925 million (+1.8%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 39 million (-17.0%)
Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space (all figures relate to the two joint ventures – Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio – which are consolidated proportionally at 33% and 67%, respectively). Revenues wer... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Results by business unit: Aeronautics
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 2,809 million (+6.4%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 205 million (-14.9%)
Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi, GIE-ATR (Figures for the GIE ATR consortium are consolidated proportionally at 50%), Alenia North America, SuperJet International (Figures for the SuperJet International... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Results by business unit: Defence and Security Electronics
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 7,137 million (+6.2%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 735 million (+5.3%)
SELEX Galileo, SELEX Communications, SELEX Sistemi Integrati, SELEX Service Management, Elsag Datamat, Seicos, DRS Technologies. Revenues were EUR 7,137 million, up EUR 419 million (+6.2%) from EUR... more
Civil aviationNetJets, order for up to 120 Bombardier "Global" business jets
Montréal, Canada - According to the formula 50+options for additional 70 units
Bombardier Aerospace has recently announced "The largest business aircraft sale in the company's history". The order, made from the important business aircraft operator "NetJets", provides for the purchase... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica's BoD. Results by business unit: AgustaWestland
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 3,644 million (+4.7%); Adjusted EBITA: EUR 413 million (+11.3%)
AgustaWestland Revenues were EUR 3,644 million, up EUR 164 million (+4.7%) versus EUR 3,480 million in 2009, mainly owing to ongoing work on current programmes, increases production volumes on the... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica's Board: breakdown of key figures
Rome, Italy - Revenues in 2010 were EUR 18,695 million
Revenues in 2010 were EUR 18,695 million, versus EUR 18,176 million in 2009, an increase of EUR 519 million (2.9%). The rise is mainly attributable to higher production volumes in Helicopters (particularly... more
ReportLibya, further air raids against rebels
Brega, Libya - This time to be bombed it was Brega, Cyrenaica, already attacked yesterday by Gaddafi's soldiers
Muammar Gaddafi this morning would have launched the umpteenth air raid against pro-democracy rebels. Fighter planes piloted by pro-regime soldiers would have bombed the city of Brega, in Cyrenaica (eastern... more
ReportScheduled for today in Rome the funeral of Italian Captain Massimo Ranzani
Rome, Italy - The member of Italian alpine troops dead in Afghanistan last Monday
It was opened to public at 9:00 this morning the burial chamber of Massimo Ranzani, the member of Italian alpine troops dead at the beginning of this week in Afghanistan. It had been possible to pay homage... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: snow on the North and still rains on the Centre
Rome, Italy - An additional notice for adverse weather has been issued
The perturbation that in the last days has interested also the Peninsula continues on the central Mediterranean, with marked condition of fickleness on Italy and bringing thunderstorms on the central regions... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Board of Directors approves 2010 results
Rome, Italy - New orders grow to EUR 22.5 billion
Finmeccanica's Board of Directors approved yesterday 2010 results. Following those in summary: All 2010 financial data is unaudited. · Finmeccanica Group produced 2010 results in line with,... more
Civil aviationTechno Sky: Garbini appointed new President and Cipollini new CEO of the company
Rome, Italy - Massimo Garbini remains in office as Director-General of ENAV
The assembly of Techno Sky Srl, a company completely hold by ENAV SpA, met in Rome last February 21 and appointed Massimo Garbini as President of the society. Later, the board of directors of Techno... more
AirportsPhilharmonic orchestra of Italian RAI has gone on concert tour to the United Arab Emirates from Turin-Caselle
Turin, Italy - Departed yesterday morning headed to Abu Dhabi on board an Hi Fly A-310 plane
Yesterday morning the Philharmonic Orchestra of Turin's RAI departed from Turin-Caselle to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on an Hi Fly charter flight. Today it will play at Emirates Palace Auditorium... more
AirlinesRyanair in talks with Russian and Chinese airplane makers
Dublin, Ireland - For a possible single-aisle aircraft order
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair is in the early stages of talks with Russia’s United Aircraft Corp. and China’s Comac for a possible single-aisle aircraft order. “They are very keen to work with Ryana... more
Military aviationRAAF, possible purchase of a further C-17A Globemaster
Canberra, Australia - Australia sends to USA a letter of request seeking information and availability
Australian Defence Minister, Stephen Smith, announced yesterday, March 1st 2011, that his Country has sent an official Request Letter to USA seeking cost and availability information about C-17A Globemaster... more
Civil aviationAirlines: more fuel or more passengers?
Seattle, Usa - Heavy winds may be forcing planes to stop for gas
Stronger headwinds and rising fuel prices may be leading to more unscheduled stops for jetliners to grab extra fuel during flights. When planes fly long distances, head winds become a problem. It's... more
Civil aviationICAO will audit 22 Nigerian airports and the civil aviation
Lagos, Nigeria - To certify them according to international standards
To certify the 22 airports managed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed that the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)... more
Civil aviationTechnoavia has ordered 30 H80 engines for its Rysachok aircraft
Evendale/Ohio , USA - GE Aviation is satisfied of cooperation with the Russian manufacturer
Technoavia, a Russian aircraft manufacturer, has signed a cooperation agreement with GE Aviation for the purchase of engines H80. The order includes thirty engines with the option of being able to have... more
AirlinesBrazil: merger between TAM and LAN Chile approved by ANAC
Sao Paulo, Brazil - The operation must still be subscribed by antitrust
The board of Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency, or ANAC, approved the planned merger of Brazilian airline TAM SA and Chile's flagship carrier LAN Airlines SA, an ANAC's spokeswoman said today without releasing... more
ReportLibya: rebels call for UN strategic air strikes
Tripoli, Libya - Against foreign mercenaries hired by Gaddafi
As reported by the international press, the National Libyan Council of rebels in Benghazi, formed by leading professionals, has clearly called for UN to intervene against the regime of Muammar Gaddafi... more
SecurityEC: new European satellite navigation service increases aviation safety
Brussels, Belgium - The EGNOS “Safety-of-Life”
Today the European Commission launched the EGNOS “Safety-of-Life” service for aviation. The system enables precision approaches by airplanes and renders air navigation safer as well as helps reducing del... more
AirportsFAA is investigating on Chicago-"O'Hare" airport errors
Chicago, Usa - Of air traffic controllers
Federal investigators are headed to Chicago's O'Hare Airport Wednesday to investigate the increased number of air traffic control errors in the past year. A report from the Federal Aviation Administration... more
Military aviationRussia strengthens its military presence on the Kuril Islands
Moscow, Russia - Japan is concerned about this arms race
Russia, in order to be able to face a possible attack, is strengthening its military presence in the southern Kuril Islands, a territory in the south of Kamchatka and administered by Russia, far-back disputed... more
AerospaceNASA: Glory's lift-off scheduled for Friday, March 4th
Vandenberg, USA - Solved the technical problems, the satellite will depart from Vandenberg Air Force Base
NASA unveils that the technical problems that caused the postponements of the launch of "Glory" satellite have been resolved and its lift-off is currently scheduled for 5:09:43 am EST on Friday 4 March,... more
Latest newsGunfight at Frankfurt airport, two dead
Frankfurt, Germany - And as many injured
According to reports recently made by the local airport police to "AFP", "Agence France Presse", and whose details have not yet been specified, there would have been a gunfight at the airport of Frankfurt,... more
Civil aviationChinese flight controllers will attend a refresh course at training center of Italian ENAV (VIDEO)
Forlì, Italy - Courses will last 3 weeks
Shanghai's 26 air traffic controllers that are part of CAAC/ATMB, Chinese air traffic management company, began a refresh course lasting three weeks at the training center of ENAV (Italian flight assistance... more
Airports5th Pisa-based Ryanair plane
Pisa, Italy - Further two will be based there from the opening of Summer season
From yesterday, Ryanair placed on Pisa's air base the 5th 189-seat B-737/800 plane, starting behind schedule the Summer hours of the airline, with the opening of the Pisa-Rhodes connection (from March... more
ReportUS Senate passed resolution urging "No fly zone" over Libya. The leader again on TV
Washington, USA - But Russia and France are opposed: the flight ban will be taken into consideration only in case of UN mandate
Yesterday, the US Senate unanimously passed a resolution to ask the world to take into consideration the possibility of a "No-fly zone" imposition over Libya. The document supports the pro-democracy demonstrators,... more
Civil aviationJamaica authorities temporarily stop cargo flights for the US
Kingston, Jamaica - It has been put in place following a bomb scare
Jamaican authorities say that cargo flights to the United States are temporarily suspended due to a reported threat. US Transportation Security Administration spokesman Nicholas Kimball said that the... more
Civil aviationA new Let-410 aircraft for Air Guyana Express
Kunovice, Czech Republic - The airplane is suitable both for cargo and passenger transport
On Saturday, February 26 from the Czech Republic is left the plane Let-410 UVP-E20. The aircraft should arrive tomorrow, after making four stops in Seville, Lanzarote, Cape Verde and Fortaleza, in French... more
Civil aviationIATA: outlook downgraded to USD 8.6 billion
Geneva, Switzerland - High oil price cuts airline profits by almost 50%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) downgraded its airline industry outlook for 2011 to $8.6 billion from the $9.1 billion it estimated in December 2010. This is a 46% fall in net profits... more
ReportOn March 3rd, 2011: 34th anniversary of the plane crash on Monte Serra, Italy
Pisa, Italy - In which 44 people died. Tomorrow a memorial will be inaugurated
Tomorrow, on March 3rd, 2011, it will be the 34th anniversary of the severe plane crash on Monte Serra, Italy, in which 44 people were killed. A C-130 Hercules of AMI, Italian Air Force, took-off from... more
HelicoptersTender for the training of helicopter pilots in Australia
Sydney, Australia - AgustaWestland will participate together with CAE and BAE Systems
In Australia it is going to start an important program of training for pilots of helicopter of the Army and Navy. This initiative, called "Air 900 Phase 7", has a value of 700 million dollars (510 million... more
PeopleRyanair announces resignation of Sinead Finn, Director of Commercial Revenue
Milan, Italy - Leaves the company to found an own consulting firm
Ryanair announced yesterday the resignation of its Director of Commercial Revenue, Sinead Finn, who leaves the company to found an own consulting firm. Sinead entered in Ryanair nin 1998 and since then... more
AirportsExcellent beginning for Bologna-Istanbul flight by Turkish Airlines
Bologna, Italy - 72,000 passengers in the first year of activity
Very good results for the first year of activity of the daily Bologna-Istanbul flight operated by Turkish Airlines: 72,000 passengers traveled with the Turkish carrier from its inauguration, on March 1st,... more
ReportJealousy causes a fight on a Caracas-Rome aircraft
Rome, Italy - A man sees his girlfriend kissing his friend, attacks him and tries to open the plane's door
Occurrence for AZ 687 flight, connecting Caracas to Rome. A Russian man, K.V., 42, fell asleep, drunk, during the route, but at an altitude of 10,000 meters, when the aircraft was above the Indian Ocean,... more
Aerospace"Leonardo" attached to the ISS
Cape Canaveral, USA - Astronauts in preparation for their second spacewalk
PMM, Permanent Multi-purpose Module, "Leonardo" was successfully attached to Node-1, "Unity", of ISS, International Space Station, that thus will be equipped with an Italian extra cargo space. The permanent... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary question on state secrets concerning chemtrails released by US planes in the skies over Italy
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Domenico Scilipoti (IDV)
"The Italian Honourable Domenico Scilipoti (IDV) asks to the President of the Council of Ministers, to the Minister of Health, to the Minister for the Environment of the Territory and of the Sea, to the... more