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DefenseAmphibious assault Mistral-class ship: France/Russia contract not close
Moscow, Russia - It was stated by the Russian deputy defense minister Anatoly Antonov
Further problem in the negotiations between France and Russia for the signing of the contract for the construction of four Mistral class ships for the Russian Navy. A few months ago, the consortium... more
HelicoptersFukushima, radiation levels too high: aborted military helicopters' missions
Tokyo, Japan - To pour water on reactors, due to safety reasons
Japanese State TV "NHK" reports that too high radiation levels in the Fukushima nuclear plant caused the missions of four military helicopters provided by the Country's Defense to be aborted. The aircraft... more
AirlinesEtihad celebrates five years of service to Jakarta
Abu Dhabi, Uae - The B-777/300 and A-330 aircraft are used on this route
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, this week celebrates its fifth anniversary of non-stop service between Abu Dhabi and Indonesia. The airline commenced operations to... more
AirportsNew lights for the runway 27 of the airport "John Lennon" in Liverpool
Liverpool , United Kingdom - They will ensure landing also in poor visibility conditions
At the airport, "John Lennon" in Liverpool have been carried out development interventions and an improvement of infrastructures. They were spent 600,000 pounds to change 239 approach lights, located on... more
AerospaceThree Expedition 26's astronauts back on Earth this morning
Astana, Kazakhstan - On Soyuz TMA-01M
After 159 days in space, are finally come back home three astronauts of Expedition 26. The Commander Scott Kelly, the Soyuz Commander Alexander Kaleri and the Flight Engineer Oleg Skripochka, on the spacecraft... more
Civil aviationB-787 airplane may not meet performance specifications
Seattle, USA - It was unveiled by Jim Albaugh, CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes
According to reports by "Air Transport Intelligence news", on the occasion of the conference "INSTANT", "International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading", held in Scottsdale, Arizona, the CEO of Boeing... more
Press releaseAeroporti di Roma ready to assume a role in serving its own Italian Country
Rome, Italy - Its development plan provides in fact the doubling of "Leonardo da Vinci" airport within 2044
"Aeroporti di Roma (AdR, Ed) is ready to assume a role in serving its Country. Its development plan, submitted to the government and to the most important private investors in 2009, in fact plans to double... more
Latest newsThe "Maggio Fiorentino" will be repatriated by air Charter Alitalia
Florence, Italy - Within 48 hours the musicians will be at home
Matteo Renzi, the mayor of Florence, explained that given that the Italian government has not declared a state of emergency does not provide aircraft for the return of our countrymen. Renzi which however... more
AirlinesLufthansa: radiation control for aircraft coming from Japan
Berlin, Germany - Suspended connections to and from Tokyo
A spokesman of the German airline Lufthansa said the company already from last Saturday, is carrying out checks on its aircraft coming from Japan. This is to ensure that, after the disaster of Fukushima,... more
Civil aviationIATA: urgent changes for Brazilian civil aviation
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Also in the view of the "FIFA World Cup" and Olympics
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) praised President Dilma Rousseff’s strategic focus on aviation and urged a quick follow-up with critical reforms to improve the industry’s competitiveness. Pre... more
AirlinesUnited Continental Holding Partners with American Red Cross to support Japan
Chicago, Usa - Flight operations in the Country and the Pacific
United Continental Holdings, Inc. today announced that it will support the American Red Cross efforts to provide aid to those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Beginning today, United and... more
AirlineseasyJet launches the new Catania/London-Gatwick route
Milan, Italy - From next June 25th
easyJet, European airline, launches a new international route from the Etna's city to the British capital. Starting from June 25th, Catania-Fontanarossa airport will be linked with three weekly flights... more
Military aviationAn U-2 reconnaissance aircraft to support the rescue in Japan
Tokyo, Japan - A camera allows it to record detailed images of the affected areas
Following the disaster occurred in Japan, the United States promptly sent several aid including a plane U-2 of the 5Th Reconnaissance Squadron, to support the rescue. The particularity of this aircraft... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: strong rains on the North and on the Middle
Rome, Italy - The phenomena could be accompanied by blasts of wind and electrical activity
A trough, coming from Atlantic, makes its debut on the central-western Mediterranean causing, from this evening, a perturbation phase on the Italian Peninsula, in particular on the central-north, with... more
Government actsItalian parliamentary question on doubling of Rome-Fiumicino's airport: AdR-Benetton conflict of interests?
Rome, Italy - Presented by the Honorable Elisabetta Zamparutti (PD)
"To the minister of Infrastructure and Transports. -To know- given that: There is a project for the doubling of Rome-Fiumicino airport whose implementation, according to Aeroporti di Roma, AdR (the... more
ReportLibya (2): Ajdabiya conquered by the troups loyal to Gaddafi
Ajdabiya, Libya - Meanwhile, the G-8 has ruled out the hypothesis of a no-fly zone
According to a news just unveiled earlier by the Libyan State Tv, so far not confirmed by other sources, Muammar Gaddafi's Army would have already conquered Ajdabiya, a city of Cyrenaica being under attack... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner: unification of Italy or Saint Patrick?
Trento, Italy - These are the places to where the Italians fly
The big capital and other European cities, and other European cities, magnets for tourism, remain firmly at their place in the rankings. With London, Paris, Barcelona and Amsterdam it's really difficult... more
Press release150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy: ENAC will celebrate it tomorrow through celebratory postcards
Rome, Italy - In 22 airports for a total of 100,000 postcards, the half of which between Malpensa and Fiumicino
Tomorrow, on Wednesday March 16th, 2011, at the main Italian airports, the national civil aviation board will give to passengers flying on domestic, international and intercontinental flights a celebratory... more
Civil defenseDPC on Japan's earthquake: Italian team left to Tokyo
Rome, Italy - In the afternoon from Rome-Fiumicino airport
On Tuesday, at 3:00 pm, has departed from Rome-Fiumicino airport, with a direct flight to Tokyo, the team of emergency assessment and management experts sent by the Italian government following the earthquake... more
Military aviationUS marine corps will buy 80 F-35C airplanes
Washington, USA - Remains valid also the order for a STOVL version of the aircraft, still under development
On Monday, March 14, 2011, Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations, and General James Amos, commander of the Marines, signed a protocol for the purchase of 80 F-35C attack aircraft. It was announced by... more
AirlinesAlitalia flights to Japan regular
Rome, Italy - The airline is in constant contact with the task force
Alitalia is regularly operating flights to Tokyo-Narita and Osaka airports, from Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Malpensa. The airline is constantly in contact with the task force of the Italian Foreign Ministry... more
ReportGaddafi, at least four air raids in Ajdabiya
Ajdabiya, Libya - City of Cyrenaica in the hands of rebels
According to reports by the Arab TV "Al Jazeera", this morning Gaddafi's army would have carried out at least four air raids on Ajdabiya, in Cyrenaica. The city, currently in the hands of anti-government... more
IndustryBoeing: problem if the stop of our production in Japan continues
Tokyo, Japan - However, guaranteed the deliveries to Ana within Summer
The aircraft manufacturer Boeing is examining the impacts of the disaster in Japan and stated that there are significant problems to the industrial structures in the area, but if the interruption of production... more
AerospaceFrench Guiana, arrived components of the Ariane-5 launcher
Cayenne, French Guiana - For its third mission of 2011, that will take place in May and will orbit two satellites
Arrived at the port of Pariacabo, in French Guiana, through the MN Colibri ship, some components destined to the Ariane 5 launcher, some components of the Ariane 5 launcher, which in a few months should... more
IndustryEmbraer Defense and Security signs contract to buy Orbisat (VIDEO)
São José dos Campos, Brazil - R$ 28.5 million-deal will increase the Company’s participation in the Brazilian Security System
Embraer Defense and Security (EDS) signed a contract to purchase 64.7% of the capital of the radar division of OrbiSat da Amazônia SA. The deal, which is valued at R$ 28.5 million, is an important strategic... more
AirlinesANA's effort into the rescue following natural disaster in Japan
San Francisco, Usa - A series of initiatives for the support linked not only to the logistic air transport
The ANA (All Nippon Airways) Group offers its deepest condolences to all those affected by the earthquake which occurred on 11 March, especially those who have lost loved ones, and announces a series of... more
ReportNASA, man dies falling from launch pad
Cape Canaveral, USA - Of the space shuttle Endeavour
On Monday morning, a man died falling from the launch pad 39A of Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. It was unveiled by NASA, which pointed out that the victim was a worker of United Space... more
AirlinesEmirates strengthens its presence and double the flights to Seychelles
Milan, Italy - Up to 14 weekly connections to reach the archipelago
With the aim to support the Seychelles' tourism industry and to supply its passengers with more flexible travel solutions, Emirates announce a 100% increase of its flights between Dubai and the archipelago.... more
Government actsItalian question on alleged over-invoicing in favor of Finmeccanica
Rome, Italy - Introduced by Senator Elio Lannutti (IDV)
"To President of the Council of Ministers and Ministers of Defence, Economic Development and the Economy and Finance - Given that results the questioner that Finmeccanica through its own activity management... more
Government actsItalian parliamentary question about alleged debt of Selex Sistemi Integrati
Rome, Italy - Presented by Senator Elio Lannutti (IdV)
"To the President of the Council of Ministers and to the Ministers of Defence, Economic Development and Economy and Finance - Given that the questioner knows that Selex Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica... more
SecurityExperts in radiation will be sent to Japan on planes of the Austrian Airlines
Vienna, Austria - Austria asks controls in the European nuclear power plants
The Austrian Ministry of Defence announced that on aircraft of the Austrian Airlines direct in Japan will be embarked military experts of nuclear radiation, whose task will be to measure the level of contamination... more
AirportsPisa: Board of Directors approves the draft balance for the financial year closing on December 31, 2010
Pisa, Italy - Last year again increasing results for SAT
The Board of Directors of SAT "Galileo Galilei" SpA, which manages the Pisa's airport, approved yesterday the draft balance for the financial year closing on December 31, 2010. Below, the main data: • 2... more
Government actsItalian motion about purchase F-35JSF airplanes by Italy
Rome, Italy - By Honourable Augusto Di Stanislao (IdV)
"The Italian Chamber of Deputies engaged the national Government: to suspend the continuation of the program for the realization and purchase of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) fighter bomber airplanes; to... more
Latest newsNew alert in Japan
Tokyo, Japan - The world concerned about the radiation risk
Another shock hit Japan last night. Seismographs this time marked an event of magnitude 6.2. This morning an helicopter of the fire brigade had also announced a new tsunami warning, however, withdrawn... more
Civil aviationStarted the first Russian/US joint flight for the monitoring of Sweden
Moscow, Russia - An implementation of the "Open Skies" Treaty
The US State Department unveiled that USA and Russia have started on Monday the first joint flight of observation over the territory of Sweden. The overflight, which should end on March 18th, was made... more
Civil aviationUK staff has trained Nigerian aviation personnel
Lagos, Nigeria - On the use of Explosive Trace Detectors
The United Kingdom has just completed a four-day training for personnel in the Nigeria aviation sector on the use of Explosive Trace Detectors (ETD) being installed across major international airports... more
ReportArabian Sea: Indian Navy stops the attackers of "Vega-5", 61 arrested
New Delhi, India - Freed also the hostages of the cargo ship from Bangladesh
The Indian Navy's "INS Khukri" has completed its third anti-piracy operation of the air, searching and attacking the "Vega-5" cargo, taken by the pirates, about 600 km off the Indian coasts. Without... more
AirlinesQatar Airways conquering new markets in the world
Rome, Italy - Unveiled in Berlin 2011 programs
During the "International Tourismus Borse" of Berlin, Qatar Airways has unveiled an ambitious program of next destinations and strengthening of frequencies with the opening of new markets and a significant... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week in March
Rome, Italy - From today on Monday 14 to next Sunday 20
Monday 14 - "Aviation Outlook MENA 2011". Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. + 971 4 440 2506 www.terrapinn.com Tuesday 15 - "Aviation Outlook MENA 2011". Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai,... more
Fair and shows"Mena 2011" on the air transport in Middle East and North Africa
Dubai, UAE - The event takes place from 14 to 17 of March
The 4th annual Aviation Outlook MENA event during which opportunities and strategies will be discussed into the air transport sector and that is addressed mainly to the carriers, airports, regulators ainto... more
Science and technology"Maximo" IBM software to manage simultaneously different activities and services such as airports and nuclear power plants
Las Vegas, USA - The information comes from over 600 types of devices
In Las Vegas it was held recently the event "IBM Pulse 2011" where was presented the software "Maximo Enterprise Asset Management" which has already been labeled as the new frontier of simultaneous and... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti celebrates 150 years of the Unification of Italy
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - And it carries the Tricoloured in European skies
Air Dolomiti, the Italian air company of the Lufthansa Group, participates to the celebrations of 150 years of national unity. All along ambassador of the Italian spirit in the European skies, the carrier... more
AirportsIt begins the second phase of works at the airport "Valerio Catullo" of Verona
Verona, Italy - They will be resurfaced 16,200 square meters of runway
Tomorrow it will begin the second phase of the work undertaken last fall for the modernization of the airport "Valerio Catullo" of Verona. The project plans to renovate 16,200 square meters of runway (12%... more
SecurityTravellers see security pat-downs at airports as a necessary evil
New York, Usa - According to a global survey
Most travellers say security pat-downs at airports are necessary, but not everyone is convinced they would be effective in deterring an attack: nearly 85% of air passengers questioned in a global Ipsos/Reuters... more
Press releaseAlitalia: labor unions, signed agreement on voluntary CIGS
Rome, Italy - At the ministry of Employment
At the Ministry of Employment, Alitalia and FILT CGIL, FIT CISL, Uiltrasporti, Ugltrasporti, UP, ANPAV and AVIA have signed an agreement verbal on CIGS, extraordinary redundancy fund. According to the... more
ReportTokyo airports full of passengers trying to leave Japan
Tokyo, Japan - The nuclear crisis is on top of the fears
Hundreds of foreigners continued to leave Japan on Monday amid heightened fears over the safety of the country's nuclear plants. Long queues could be seen at the departure terminal of the Haneda Airport. French... more
ReportVirgin Blue crew complain about their new uniform
London, UK - They are "Uncomfortable and unsafe"
Virgin Blue's flight attendants have started complaining to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority about their new polyester uniforms creating "very painful" rashes. The 1960's-inspired uniforms, designed... more
IndustryATR /500 series aircraft ready to operate up to -45°C in Russia and CIS countries
Toulouse, France - From European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
ATR has gained EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification to operate both ATR-42/500 and -72/500 aircraft at ground temperatures as low as -45°C. Following EASA’s certification, Russia’s IAC... more
AerospaceRoscosmos postpones the launch of Soyuz TMA-21 spacecraft
Astana, Kazakhstan - Previously scheduled for March 30th
Roscosmos's spokesman Alexander Vorobyev today unveiled to the media that the Russian Federal Space Agency has decided to postpone the launch of the TMA-21 spacecraft due to technical problems. The... more
AirlinesAlitalia resumes connections to Tokyo-Narita airport
Rome, Italy - Remains regular the Rome/Osaka route
On Saturday have returned to normal the Alitalia connections to Tokyo-Narita airport; the AZ782 one, from Rome to Tokyo, regularly took off at 10:40 and the AZ 783 return flight, from Tokyo to Rome, was... more