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AerospaceItalian ASI: awarded the excellence "SWIFT" and "FERMI"
Rome, Italy - "Henry Draper" Award to Neil Gehrels of NASA
Astrophysicist Dr. Neil Gehrels of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., has been awarded the Henry Draper Medal by the National Academy of Sciences, Washington. The National Academy... more
AirlinesRyanair aims to a mixed fleet
Dublin, Ireland - Maybe a maxi-order for Airbus and Boeing
Ryanair could have a mixed fleet of Airbus and Boeing airplanes. According to some press-indiscretions (as for instance "Financial Times"), the Irish low-cost carrier is negotiating with Boeing Co. and... more
Military aviationBoeing and US Navy offer F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter to Brazilian Air Force
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - In competition Gripen and Rafale
Boeing and the U.S. Navy on Feb. 2 delivered a proposal to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) offering the advanced, multirole F/A-18E/F Super Hornet as part of Brazil's F-X2 fighter aircraft competition. The... more
IndustryDRS Technologies receives contract for the logistic for support of the Mast-Mounted Sights of the Kiowa Warrior helicopters
Rome, Italy - An order for a maximum worth of 913 million dollars received by US Army
DRS Technologies, a Finmeccanica company, has received an IDIQ contract by the U.S. Army’s Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. The contract is not to exceed 9... more
AirlinesMeridiana-Eurofly answer the roll-call of easyJet
Milan, Italy - To save the airport of Milan-Linate
Meridiana-Eurofly answered to the roll-call of easyJet to save the airport of Milan-Linate. The British airline announced to have demanded 30 slots on the airport. Meridiana is waiting for the achievement... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways introduces the new Country Manager for Italy
Rome, Italy - The assignment entrusted to Marco Malato
From January 1st Etihad Airways has announced the new Country Manager for Italy: Marco Malato. "2009 will be an year very challenging for Etihad and Abu Dhabi -Mr Malato said- aims progressively to... more
DefenseItalian Navy: Capt. "Bettica" patroller departs towards Indian Ocean
Rome, Italy - It has a crew of 78 seamen and an AB-212 helicopter
"The Capt. 'Bettica' deep sea patroller departed today from Augusta (Sicily) to carry out a naval campaign in Indian Ocean. The ship will reach the Red Sea waters, Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf, in the... more
Press releaseAnpav on Meridiana Group: today Olbia's Mayor in Paris, then a protest and a meeting
Olbia, Italy - It is organizing an assembly by workers in Milan and a 24 hour strike for next Tuesday
"Today the Olbia's Mayor is in Paris, while our colleagues will try to explain to the Prince that at these conditions there is not a future, we express our angry and don't pay for the errors made by His... more
IndustrySELEX Sistemi Integrati re-organizes its structure in UK
Rome, Italy - Finmeccanica continues the reorganization of its companies in the Country
"Finmeccanica continues the reorganization of its companies in the UK, transferring VEGA Group PLC - fully acquired in April 2008 - into SELEX Sistemi Integrati SpA. The reorganisation has transferred... more
IndustryIAE: Lufthansa targets operating cost reduction with V-2500 SelectOne engines
Frankfurt, Germany - To power a new fleet of 20 A-321 aircraft plus options
"IAE International Aero Engines announced that Lufthansa is to power a new fleet of 20 firm Airbus A-321s plus options with the V-2500 SelectOne engine. The value of this business to IAE is up to $850... more
AirlinesAlitalia-AirOne: unions announce a series of strikes
Rome, Italy - Starting from March4
ANPAC and Unione Piloti started the procedures for the first of a series of strikes by the Alitalia's pilots. The strikes will begin starting from March. "The two Unions have not signed the last agreements.... more
Civil aviationoneworld introduces the new President Gerard Arpey
New York, USA - Already CEO of American Airlines
The new President for the alliance oneworld is Gerard Arpey, already CEO of American Airlines. This news has been disclosed yesterday during the meeting among the management of the ten airlines belonging... more
Civil aviationTransport Commission of the Italian Chamber: on agenda the hearing by President and CEO of Alitalia-CAI SpA
Rome, Italy - About the Business Plan of the society
Today on February 4, 2009 at 2:00pm there will be the joint session between Italian Chamber of Deputies and Senate with an informal hearing by President and CEO of Alitalia-CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana)... more
SecurityICAO to hold two safety management systems courses
Paris, France - In April in Estonia and in May in Kyrgyzstan
The ICAO European and North Atlantic Office announced today that the next safety management systems courses would be held in Tallinn (Estonia) from 20 to 24 April 2009 and in Bishkek (The Republic of Kyrgyzstan)... more
DefenseJoint air defense for Russia and Belarus
Moscow, Russia - Signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Moscow and Minsk signed on Tuesday an agreement on the joint protection of the Russia-Belarus Union State's airspace and the creation of an integrated regional air defense network. The Kremlin said the... more
AerospaceNASA to offer free Zero-Gravity flights
Houston, USA - To experiment technologies and equipments usefull for the space missions
NASA will provide free flights to outside teams to test new technologies on flights that simulate the weightless conditions of space. The Agency announced that it's seeking technologies that could... more
DefenseItalian Navy: NATO's naval units stop in Civitavecchia
Rome, Italy - From February 7-9
"The ships of the Standing Nato Maritime Group 2 will have a stop in Civitavecchia's port, from February 7-9. The maritime force, led by rear admiral Giovanni Gumiero, is composed of 'Zeffiro' Frigate... more
ReportThe last trip of "Clemenceau", flagship of the French Navy
Brest, France - It begins its path to the demolition among the environmentalists' debates
The aircraft carrier "Clemenceau" was along its sister "Foch", since the '60s, the main ship of the French Navy with its 37,000 tonnes and its capability to transport conventional airplanes and helicopters. This... more
AirportsMany new flights will leave from Manchester airport
Manchester, United Kingdom - Low-cost airlines will connect the city to the Mediterranean area
During 2009, Manchester airport will have new medium and long haul flights. easyJet will open connections to Corfù, Athens and Bastia (Corsica) from May 4th, August the 1st and 9th respectively: Virgin... more
AirlinesAeroflot towards fleet's enlargement. 2008: forecast of financial year in profit
Moscow, Russia - Predicted positive results similar to those in 2007
Valery Okulov, Aeroflot's General Manager, in the ambit of fleet's renewal and development, has declared that the carrier wants to order further new 24 Airbus airplanes, in particular 18 of the A-320 Family... more
Military aviationKyrgyzstan: postponed the closure of the US Air Force base in Manas
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - It will not be discussed in the plenary session of Parliament this week
The Kyrgyz parliament has no plans to discuss the termination of an agreement with the U.S. on the lease of an airbase in the Central Asian country, a lawmaker said on Tuesday. Kyrgyz media earlier... more
AirportsCapodichino Airport strongly penalized by the new Alitalia
Naples, Italy - In January the airport lost 28% of passengers
CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italian) has penalized the airport of Naples-Capodichino. From January 13th to January 31st, the airport lost 28% passengers and 12% routes, said Mauro Pollio, CEO of GESAC, Naples... more
Military aviationRussia finalizza consegna di tre caccia Sukhoi Flanker all'Indonesia
Makassar, Indonesia - Entreranno in forza presso l'11° Squadron
Russia e Indonesia hanno finalizzato ieri il passaggio di tre caccia russi multiruolo Sukhoi Su-30MK Flanker. La cerimonia ufficiale si è svolta dopo l'arrivo del caccia in Indonesia lo scorso 26 dicembre,... more
IndustryAirbus: Korean Air orders two more airplanes
Toulouse, France - The total number of A-380s, ordered by the airline, to ten aircraft
Korean Air has placed firm orders with Airbus for two more double-deck A-380 aircraft. This latest purchase agreement brings the total number of A380s ordered by Korean Air to ten aircraft. The carrier... more
DefenseRussia: the Defense in deep crisis
Moscow, Russia - Experts count the ships at anchor
The Russian Defense would seem to live the worst moment of its history. The analysis comes from the International Institute for Strategic Studies according to which the Russian cashes would be empty, also... more
HelicoptersNtsb conference on safety on helicopters flights
Washington, Usa - The target is to better evaluate the factors that contribute to accidents
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will hold a 4-day public hearing on the Safety of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operations beginning on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, and will... more
AirlinesVolareweb.com, 39 million Euros to save a ghost airline
Rome, Italy - What will be its destiny?
Volareweb.com is currently a ghost airline. With the merger along with AirOne and Alitalia, all its slots were inherited by CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana), 160 workers are in redundancy payment, some pilots... more
Tilt-rotorsRolls-Royce: a $ 222 million contract modification
Washington, USA - To power V-22 Osprey aircraft
Rolls-Royce today announced a contract modification of $ 221.7 million with the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to provide AE 1107C-Liberty engines and services for the U.S. Marine Corps’ MV-22 and t... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: still storms and strong winds
Rome, Italy - On the Central-South of Peninsula and on the major isles
"The bad weather generated from a perturbative system of Atlantic origin, already present on the Italian Peninsula, will insist still for the next 24 hours on Central-South regions, where conditions of... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM announces a reduction for medium and long-haul flights
Paris, France - 4% and 2% respectively
Air France-KLM is weighing a reduction in medium and long-haul flights by between 4% and 2% respectively for this Summer and winter 2009-2010, the carrier's chief executive Pierre-Henri Gourgeon said in... more
Civil aviationoneworld: the Alliance marks is first decade of activity
Madrid, Spain - With a series of special offers and initiatives
"oneworld® marks the 10th anniversary of its launch by unveiling a series of initiatives to enable it to build further on its lead as the airline alliance of quality and innovation. In oneworld's... more
Science and technologyUS government released up to 25 million dollars for research in biofuels
Washington, Usa - Air transport association applauds funding announcement
US government released up to 25 million dollars for research in biofuels, including those for aviation. The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading... more
AerospaceIran launched in orbit its first domestic satellite, the "Omid"
Tehran, Iran - By the rocket Safir-2
Iran carried into orbit its first domestically-produced satellite on Tuesday. The research satellite named "Omid" (Hope), which contains communications and digital equipment, was carried into orbit... more
AirportsItalian Sogaer: easyJet launches Cagliari-Berlin route
Cagliari, Italy - From next April 1st, with a twice weekly frequency
"easyJet, European low-cost carrier, announces today a new route from Cagliari-Elmas airport to Berlin-Schoenefeld. The connection, that will have a twice weekly frequency, as of from next April 1st, is... more
AirportsBrussels Airport, the number of passengers grows by 3.6% in 2008
Brussels, Belgium - Over 18.5 million travellers used the Belgian hub
Over 18.5 million passengers used Brussels airport in 2008, with an increase of 3.6% on 2007 when transits were 17.8 million. With this result, the location does better than most other large and medium-sized... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways: a new concert-party between Athens Airways and SkyOne for its take-over
Athens, Greece - Tomorrow there will be the official presentation of the candidates
In arrival a new offer for the take-over of Olympic Airways. After seven unbinding offers proposed to the Greek Government last December, which candidates' name would be officially disclosed tomorrow,... more
IndustryCessna: delivered Citation X to MJets in Thailand
Wichita, Usa - More than 300 airplanes are in service worldwide
"Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, announced yesterday it has delivered a Citation X to Bangkok-based MJets Limited, a leader in business aviation across Southeast Asia. The Citation X joins... more
PeopleAlberto Galassi appointed CEO for Piaggio Aero Industries SpA
Genoa, Italy - The society Shareholders’ Meeting has appointed a new Board of Directors
"The Piaggio Aero Industries Shareholders’ Meeting has appointed a new Board of Directors which represents the three major shareholders: the Ferrari and Di Mase families, Mubadala Development Company –... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: severe Winter weather will affect flights in the Northeast USA through Tuesday
Houston, Usa - Information about the status of specific flights on its website
"Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by severe Winter weather forecast for the northeastern United States through Tuesday. To avoid inconvenience,... more
AirlinesSAS to cut 8,600 jobs
Stockholm, Sweden - Among reductions also 14 airplanes at ground
After losses widened to 560 million dollars in the fourth quarter, particularly due to the difficult situation of the Spanish subsidiary Spanair, Scandinavian airline group SAS announced a massive overhaul... more
Conferences"Airport capabilities and flight safety"
Milan, Italy - On February 16th in Milan with the participation of the highest level experts
The appointment is on February 16th in Milan downtown, when some of the most important Italian and European experts of civil aviation will meet to talk about "Airport capabilities and flight safety". Among... more
OccurrencesIndiGo pilot made an emergency landing due to a suspicious hijacking
New Delhi, India - The Airport Police detained three passengers
An IndiGo plane with 163 passengers onboard, Flight E664, flying from Goa to New Delhi made an emergency landing at the New Delhi airport after some passengers threatened to hijack it. Authorities were... more
Military aviationBoeing successfully completes flights of 2 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft modified in Australia
Seattle, USA - Tests on January 21-28
The Boeing Company has conducted successful functional check flights of two 737/700 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft modified in Australia for Project Wedgetail. During each of the... more
Civil aviationAustralia: MacAir in voluntary administration
Townsville, Australia - The Government refused a AUS$7 million one-off ex-gratia payment
Australian regional carrier, MacAir has been placed into voluntary administration. Operations ended on January 29, and a message on the airline's website says the company is unable to action any requests... more
IndustryProduction resumes on Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Seattle, Usa - With fifth flight-test airplane
"Production of Boeing 787 Dreamliners resumed with the join of the fifth airplane designated for flight test. This airplane, designated ZA005, is the first to be powered with General Electric GEnx engines.... more
AirlinesLivingston: the take-over procedure to Ellemme Group to be concluded in short time
Milan, Italy - The deadline for the exclusive period was January 30th
The deadline to close the exclusive period between Viaggi del ventaglio and Ellemme Group for the take-over of Livingston was January 30th. According to a press release of the Group, led by Bruno Colombo,... more
AirportsMalpensa to renegotiate the rights of flight in about two years
Milan, Italy - The statements by Foreign Minister Franco Frattini
"Malpensa is object of great interest. We are working with Infrastructure Minister Altero Matteoli. Our intention is to start these negotiations with Countries that are really interested", this was the... more
OccurrencesDamage to an engine: an Ethiopian Airlines' airplane comes back
Rome, Italy - The occurrence happened this morning at Rome-Fiumicino's airport
The Provincial leadership of Firemen in Rome unveiled that nine rescue means are intervened this morning at Fiumicino's airport due to an emergency landing made by pilot of a B-757 airplane of Ethiopian... more
AirlinesBritish Airways, the decision on the merger with Iberia to be taken in short time
London, United Kingdom - The speech of the President Martin Broughton
The chairman of British Airways said that the company hoped to decide by the end of March whether to proceed with its planned merger with Spanish peer Iberia. "I would be very concerned if we weren't... more
AirlinesA new B-777/300ER airplane for Qatar Airways' fleet
Rome, Italy - It's the fifth unit for the carrier
"A new B-777/300 airplane has been delivered to Qatar Airways in the last days. It's the fifth carrier's model to fly with the flag airline of Qatar emirate. The new airplane, in the configuration chose... more