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AirlinesThe last Meridiana's balance sheet, before new deal
Olbia, Italy - Good recovery for the second 2009's six-months
Meridiana, company born on 3rd of May 1991, presented its last balance sheets in the team as we knew it until today. From next days it will be managed in a new form inside Meridiana SpA, the financial... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Darwin aircraft will fly Rome-Rimini route in code-sharing
Lugano, Switzerland - The young Swiss carrier is on a growth trend
Darwin Airlines and Alitalia companies will fly in code-sharing from next 24th of May, Darwin's financial director told to "Il Mondo" newspaper. The route served will be Rome-Rimini, and flights will be... more
Press releaseAir transport: Italian Minister Matteoli postponed strike fixed for next Monday
Rome, Italy - Regular flights; the protest deferred to other date
"With own order, the Italian Transports Minister, Altero Matteoli, according to the article 8 of law 146/90 and successive changes, has deferred to other date the strike announced by different unions in... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 700 series turbofan engines (2010-07-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent internal oil fires due to coking and carbon buildup that could cause uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 63)] [Page 16655-16657] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2010-07-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 63)] [Page 16660-16662] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
HelicoptersUSA presidential helicopters: Sikorsky-Lockheed agreement?
Washington, Usa - Even if Lockheed has to negotiate a termination agreement with AgustaWestland
Former rivals Sikorsky Aircraft and Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) said they would join forces in a follow-on U.S. Navy presidential helicopter competition even as Lockheed continued to negotiate a settlement... more
AirportsPrague's airport declined its fares, pressed by Ryanair
Prague, Czech Republic - In front of the possibility of deleting flights to and from Czech capital by the low-cost carrier
Prague's Ruzyne International Airport is declining to lower airport fees for Ryanair, prompting Europe's biggest budget carrier to be operative in the Czech airstation. The airport management company seems... more
IndustryTAAG Linhas Aereas de Angola announced order for two B-777/300ER airplanes
Washington, Usa - Order includes purchase rights for two additional models
Boeing and Angola's TAAG Linhas Aereas de Angola (Angola Airlines) yesterday announced the airline ordered two 777-300ER airplanes (Extended Range) in a deal that also includes purchase rights for two... more
Fair and showsAirbus displays new ACJ airplane at "EBACE"
Blagnac, France - It will take place in Geneva, 4-6 May 2010
A new Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ) is being displayed at "EBACE" (European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition in Geneva, 4-6 May 2010), giving visitors the chance to experience for themselves... more
Finance and economyShareholders’ meeting of Finmeccanica approves 2009 results and dividend
Rome, Italy - Key figures, changes to articles of association
The shareholders of Finmeccanica SpA, who met today in Rome, have approved the company’s annual results for 2009 and viewed a presentation of the consolidated figures. The results exceeded forecasts, w... more
DefenseFinmeccanica. Defence Systems: OTO Melara, WASS, MBDA
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 231 million (nc); Adjusted EBITA: EUR 14 million (+27%)
OTO Melara, WASS, MBDA (figures for the MBDA joint-venture are consolidated proportionally at 25%). Revenues were EUR 231 million, in line with the figure of EUR 232 million at 31 March 2009. The increase... more
AerospaceFinmeccanica trimestrial. Space: Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 194 million (+2%)
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. Aeronautics: Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi, ATR, Alenia NA, SuperJet International
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 592 million (+7%); Adjusted EBITA: EUR 34 million (+55%)
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 trimestrial. Defence and Security Electronics: Selex, Elsag Datamat, DRS
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 1,452 million (+2%); Adjusted EBITA: EUR 107 million (-3%)
SELEX Galileo, SELEX Communications, SELEX Sistemi Integrati, SELEX Service Management, Elsag Datamat, Seicos, DRS Technologies Revenues were EUR 1,452 million, EUR 25 million (+2%) versus EUR 1,427... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. Performance by sector: AW's helicopters
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 837 million (+11%); Adjusted EBITA: EUR 75 million (+1%)
Helicopters AgustaWestland. The Polish company PZL-SWIDNIK, acquired by AgustaWestland, was consolidated as of 1 January 2010. Revenues were EUR 837 million, an increase of EUR 81 million (+11%) versus... more
IndustryFinmeccanica's trimestrial. Breakdown of key figures
Rome, Italy - Revenues, EBITA, net profit, FOCF, orders, costs and headcount
Revenues were EUR 4,039 million in 1Q10, versus EUR 3,911 million in the same period of 2009, an increase of EUR 128 million (+3%). This was mainly attributable to an increase in production volumes in... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Board of Directors approves first-quarter results
Rome, Italy - Revenues to EUR 4,039 million (+3%). Adjusted EBITA to EUR 251 million (+4%).
The Finmeccanica's Board of Directors approved yesterday first-quarter results. Following the highlights: · Revenues were EUR 4,039 million and grew 3% versus 1Q09, thanks to growth in Helicopters... more
AirlinesA bet the new luxury on board of Lufthansa airplanes
Berlin, Germany - The first class in a flight between Frankfurt and New York will cost from Euro 8 thousands
According to new reports, Lufthansa is now evoking London hotel luxury in a makeover of its first class cabins. This revamp, which will be unveiled when the German carrier gets its first A-380 super jumbo... more
IndustryFour A-330 MRTT customer versions underway in Spain
Madrid, Spain - The work is now on the first model for UAE
Work is now well underway on the first Airbus Military A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), meaning that aircraft for all four current MRTT customers are in conversion.... more
Civil aviationLiquids on board of airplanes: EC will make the end of restrictions in 2013
Brussels, Belgium - But within such deadline the airports will have to to equip of reliable anti-explosive technologies
New measures to streamline and simplify the EU framework for aviation security, first put in place in 2002 after the September 11 attacks, came into force today. The revision is about better regulation... more
Military aviationIndia: plan to retire oldest MiG aircraft
New Dehli, India - The Minister of Defense unveils the plan to phase out its military planes
India's government is to phase out its oldest MiG-series aircraft, following a spate of crashes. "A total of 21 MiG aircraft have crashed during the last three years", defence minister, AK Antony,... more
Military aviationEADS has been ordered to equip additional obstacle warning systems for helicopters by Thai Raf
Berlin, Germany - The device, extremely accurate, has been already using by 14 countries from civil defence
EADS Defence & Security (DS) has been ordered to equip three additional helicopters of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) with its obstacle warning system. This device, which is known as “HELLAS” (Helicopter Las... more
PeopleAirbus Military: Antonio Rodríguez Barberán appointed Senior Vice President Commercial from May 1st
Madrid, Spain - He replaces Ignacio Alonso Recarte in a new high role in Singapore's base
Antonio Rodríguez Barberán has been appointed Senior Vice President Commercial of Airbus Military, as of 1st May 2010. He replaces Ignacio Alonso Recarte who has been holding this position for ten years a... more
AirlinesSWISS extends A-330/300 service to African routes
Milan, Italy - A new collaboration with Brussels Airlines
SWISS extends its Airbus A-330/300 services to and from Africa. The introduction of the new airplane onto the Zurich-Nairobi/Dar es Salaam and Zurich-Douala/Yaoundé routes marks a further step in its... more
AirlinesLufthansa: shortly delivery and flights by A-380 airplane
Milan, Italy - The next destinations are Tokyo, Beijing and Johannesburg
The A-380 airplane served by Lufthansa will commence scheduled flights on 11 June on the Frankfurt-Tokyo route, replacing the current Boeing 747/400 service. The first Airbus A-380 to be delivered to the... more
Aerospace"All systems go" for the Helios IIB built by Astrium
Toulouse, France - The satellite will now enter its opeational phase
The in-flight acceptance of the Helios IIB satellite has been successfully completed by Astrium on behalf of the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) and under delegation from the French space agency,... more
HelicoptersNew Australian naval combat helicopter tender release
Sydney, Australia - Between the MH-60R and the NH-90 NFH
The Australian Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner yesterday announced that the Defence Materiel Organisation has released project solicitation documents to the United States Navy and Australian... more
Finance and economyAdR-Gemina: approved financial statements 2009; Palenzona named chairman
Rome, Italy - The resolutions in the shareholders' meeting yesterday in Milan
"Gemina ordinary Shareholders' Meeting chaired by Dr. Guido Angiolini was held yesterday in Milan and adopted the following resolutions. Finanancial Statements The Shareholders' Meeting approved... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes (2010-07-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 63)] [Page 16646-16648] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 747/200C and /200F series airplanes (2010-07-03)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the upper chord of the upper deck floor beams that could extend and sever the floor beams, which could result in rapid decompression and loss of controllability of the airplane
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 63)] [Page 16651-16655] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca ARRIEL 1B, 1D, 1D1, 2B, and 2B1 Turboshaft Engines (2009-08-08R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 63)] [Page 16664-16666] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Kelly Aerospace Energy Systems, LLC Rebuilt Turbochargers (2010-07-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent separation or seizure of the turbocharger turbine, which could result in full or partial engine power loss, loss of engine oil, and smoke in the airplane cabin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 63)] [Page 16662-16664] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesExperts expect airlines fare's increase
Rome, Italy - To recoup losses from the volcanic ash crisis
Although many people now think that the ash crisis is past history, they need to think again. Some economy and finance experts expect airlines to add more 50 dollars to the price of transatlantic tickets... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines celebrates the 25th anniversary tomorrow
London, Great Britain - The inaugural flight stared in 1985, today is the only trans-Atlantic carrier with a significant presence
Continental Airlines (CA) celebrates the 25th anniversary of its first flight tomorrow. The inaugural flight from London-Gatwick to Houston in 1985 began a quarter of century of growth in the UK, as the... more
Civil aviationVolcano: Aea welcomes EU leadership to resolve aviation crisis
Brussels, Belgium - Extraordinary circumstances need extraordinary remedies
The Association of European Airlines (AEA), which brings together Europe’s most important network airlines, has applauded the decision of the European Commission to respond decisively to the effective o... more
Military aviationEurofighter airplanes: 94% operational availability for Italian models
Hallbergmoos, Germany - In NATO’s "Brilliant Ardent 2010" exercise
The six Italian Eurofighter Typhoons aircraft from the 4th Air Wing of Grosseto’s Air Force base, redeployed to Laage, in Northern Germany, have flown a total of 68 sorties and 140 flight hours, with a... more
Military aviationUsa's Congress assess the proposed sale of C-17 aircraft to India
Washington, Usa - For estimated cost of USD 5,8 bn, they should be used for humanitarian missions
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress on April 23 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of 10 Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft and associated equipment, parts, and logistical... more
SecurityFAA's agency about aircraft's distractions on board
Washingthon, Usa - The recent case of Northwest has raised up the problem again
Citing the case of two Northwest Airlines pilots who overshot the destination of Minneapolis, while they used their laptops in the cockpit, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is urging airlines... more
Military aviationUS Navy: new aircraft's structural health monitoring system
Cambridge, Usa - Aurora flight Sciences had a contract to develop sensor system to detect damages of composite parts
The US Navy has awarded Aurora Flight Sciences a contract to develop an innovative sensor system to perform damage detection and evaluation. Aurora will utilize state-of-the-art structural health monitoring... more
Press releaseAlitalia: unions to ministry, rightful strike on 3rd of May
Rome, Italy - The 24 hour claim for pilot and flight personnel
"The strike is fully rightful and respects the Authority's orientation and resolution about the joint of claims in just one day'. That is written to the Ministry of Transportation, by Filt, Cgil and the... more
Fair and showsInter fans' give an assist to Alitalia
Rome, Italy - 20% increased bookings to Spain, in view of the Barcelona-Inter match
An assist to Alitalia has given today by the community of soccer fans, and first of all by Inter supporters. In fact, for today, on April 28, the Italian air company has seen a 20% increased bookings on... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. AW helicopters: LIATEC opens its doors for business in Libya
Rome, Italy - New plant inaugurated at Abou Aisha Airport
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, opens today the brand new LIATEC (Libyan Italian Advanced Technology Company) plant at Abou Aisha Airport. LIATEC is a Joint Stock Company incorporated in Libya... more
Civil aviationDemand improvements continue in March, according to IATA
Geneva, Switzerland - Expect volcano-related dip in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that March 2010 international scheduled air traffic showed continued strengthening of demand. Compared to March 2009, passenger demand was up... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol publishes CSSR rules for aircraft operators
Brussels, Belgium - To reduce the risks to problem of confusion caused by similarities events between "Call signs"
EUROCONTROL yesterday published a set of new rules which aim to reduce the risks associated with the long-standing problem of confusion caused by similarities between call signs. The Call Sign Similarity... more
Occurrences"I have a bomb in my luggage": not scheduled landing for Delta airplane
Bangor, USA - The man was immediately blocked on board by two "Sky-marshals"
Delta Airlines airplane flying from Paris to Atlanta was authorized for a not scheduled landing yesterday evening in Bangor International Airport, Maine, south from Canada, because of an episode happened... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms arriving on South
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow in the early morning
A cold air flow at altitude, coming from the Balkans, will bring fickleness conditions on the South of Italy tomorrow. The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available models, has issued... more
IndustryFinmeccanica note: Ansaldo Energia in the nuclear energy sector
Rome, Italy - The industry is currently present in the first plants under construction both in China and in USA
"The recent agreements signed by Ansaldo with Enel/Edf and with Areva identify the areas of Ansaldo’s involvement for their EPR projects in Italy, as well as the potential cooperation in other EPR projects a... more
Civil aviationIATA applauds Europe's post-volcano measures
Geneva, Switzerland - Particular support for four longer-term elements
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) applauded the announcement by the European Commission of a comprehensive program to provide relief to the air transport sector in the aftermath of extra-ordinary... more
HelicoptersCelebrating the 500th Black Hawk helicopter's cockpit
Jacksonville, Usa - Ceremony to celebrate co-operation between Kaman and Sikorsky industries
Kaman Aerostructures (Kaman), yesterday delivered its 500th H-60 helicopter cockpit to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. The milestone UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopter... more
Press releaseEutelsat Communications: award honours Giuliano Berretta, chairman of the Board
Paris, France - "The Arthur C. Clarke" 2010
The Washington D.C.-based Arthur C. Clarke Foundation has honoured Giuliano Berretta, Chairman of the Board of Eutelsat Communications, as the 2010 winner of the “Arthur C. Clarke Lifetime Achievement A... more