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Finance and economyRyanair, a loss of 102 million Euros
Dublin, Ireland - Data relating to 3rd Quarter 2008
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fare airlines announced a Q3 loss of 102 million Euros, (compared to a profit of 35 million in last year’s Q.3). Average fares fell by 9% to 34 Euros, while fuel costs ros... more
AirportsBad weather conditions: cancellations in Rome-Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - 18 flights cancelled
Also the airport of Rome-Fiumicino is in the grip of the bad weather conditions: 18 flights have been cancelled, flights to Northern and Central Italy, particularly to Lombardia, Piemonte and Emilia Romagna;... more
Sport aviationWorld Paragliding Championships in Mexico: Italy at the second place, for the moment
Turin, Italy - A crash hit the competitions?
"The World Paragliding Championships are on going in Valle de Bravo, in Mexico, with the presence of about 150 pilots coming from all world. After five days of competition, the Italian team is at the... more
AirlinesCyprus Airways continues the code-sharing with Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Positive results in 2008
Cyprus Airways closed 2008 with positive results. The airline recorded an 11% increase and now is working with the new Alitalia to continue the historical agreement of code-sharing on the routes between... more
IndustryAirbus: joint-venture for a new centre for aircraft composite parts in China
Toulouse, France - It will produce elements and composite parts for the A-350XWB program, and other airplanes of A-320 Family
Airbus and a group of Chinese industrial partners signed a contract to establish a Joint-Venture Manufacturing Centre in Harbin, China to manufacture composite material parts and components for the Airbus... more
AirlinesJean Cyril Spinetta about Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The merger with AirOne "Is a winning strategic move"
Jean Cyril Spinetta, Air France-KLM President, explains during an interview of the Italian newspaper "Il Sole 24 Ore" some key-points that brought the French-Dutch Group to become partner of Alitalia,... more
AirlinesLufthansa Italia takes off from Milan-Malpensa
Milan, Italy - A couple of A-319 left this morning to Barcelona and Paris-"Charles de Gaulle"
Lufthansa Italia began today the operations from Milan-Malpensa, as anticipated by AVIONEWS last week. At 6:15 a.m. the first flight left to Barcelona, followed by another to Paris-"Charles de Gaulle".... more
Science and technology"Valentino": the electrical engine that powers "SkySpark"
Turin, Italy - Constructed by Turin's Sicme Motori
"Sicme Motori is one of the technological partner of 'SkySpark' (www.skyspark.eu), a project-team that is to designing and building a complete ecological aircraft in order to set a world record. All systems... more
AirlinesWind Jet: Summer 2009 in Prague
Rome, Italy - The flights will be operative from March 29, twice per week
"The new flights that will link Prague to Forli, twice per week (on Monday and Friday), will be in service next March 29. The connections will offer coincidences with Catania and Palermo. The carrier... more
AirlinesSpanair acquired by a Catalan Group of investors
Barcelona, Spain - SAS to keep 19.9%
Catalan group Iniciatives Empresarials Aeronautiques said on Friday it had bought 80.1% of struggling SAS unit Spanair, and would fund the purchase by raising 100 million Euros through a share issue. SAS... more
IndustryBoeing delivered 77th B-777 to Singapore Airlines
Everett, Usa - It's 19th 777-300ER airplane
The Boeing Company and Singapore Airlines reached an historic milestone with the delivery of the airline's 77th 777, which also is its 19th 777-300ER. Singapore Airlines began its relationship with... more
Press releaseItalian ANPAV about Meridiana's dispute
Olbia, Italy - Next Wednesday morning a protest by airline's flight assistants at the Sardinia airport
"The Olbia Mayor, Giovannelli, will go in Paris next February 4 to the Aga Khan Prince with a delegation of workers' representation. If Meridiana is in crisis, why it doesn't accept Region's capital... more
AirportsItalian ENAC about the question of "Dal Molin" Airport in Vicenza
Rome, Italy - The protest occurred last Saturday
About the protest carried out last Saturday near the airport of "Dal Molin" in Vicenza, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) appreciated the efforts by the airport director that, in spite of the grounds... more
DefenseGiusto Catania: NO to the NATO AGS surveillance system in Sigonella Air Force Base
Palermo, Italy - "It will be used in the air spying in the Mediterranean area and Middle East Countries
About the installation at Sigonella Air Force Base of the NATO Air Ground Surveillance (AGS) command and control system centre, Giusto Catania, a member of the European Parliament, expressed his negative... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: calendar of company events for 2009
Milan, Italy - Six dates, from March to November
"Autogrill SpA announced its financial disclosures calendar for 2009, indicating when the Company’s accounts will be examined and approved by Board of Directors and Shareholders’ meetings: - March 12,... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: a new gradual worsening from yesterday
Rome, Italy - On most of the Peninsula
"From yesterday a worsening of the weather has been recorded on major part of the Italian Peninsula with rains of strong intensity on Sardinia and then on Southern regions. On the North snowfalls and on... more
AirportsLiguria Region: EUR 1 m to increase flights in Genoa and Albenga
Genoa, Italy - OK by Council to the law
"A law decree has been approved by Liguria Region's Council to support the air traffic in local airports of Genoa and Albenga. The law, unveiled by the Liguria Region's President, Claudio Burlando,... more
CuriositiesThe Monthly's Photo: a flying solitary jellyfish?
Rome, Italy - ... or maybe something else
This is not a sea's creature but it is human work. This is the parachute used by French colonel Michel Fournier in the attempt of free fall flight from 40,000 m and a pressurized space ship. In May... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica (2): the winners of "2008 Innovation Awards"
Edinburgh, United Kingdom - The ceremony in Edinburgh at the presence of President Pier Francesco Guarguaglini
The ceremony to present the "2008 Finmeccanica Innovation Awards" took place at the SELEX GALILEO plant in Edinburgh today. Now in their fifth year, the awards were established to promote awareness of... more
IndustryNATO opens inquiry about anti-narcotrafficking plan's publication in Afghanistan
Washington, Usa - The Secretary General protects SACEUR's work
A decision by NATO Defense Ministers on Alliance Counter-Narcotics strategy was taken in Budapest in October 2008, according to which ISAF can act, in concert with the Afghans, against facilities and facilitators... more
AirportsAirport Council International: global airport traffic weakened by the economics' turmoil
Geneva, Switzerland - The cargo sector loses all along the line
Preliminary traffic results for 2008 by Airports Council International have shown that for the full year, worldwide passenger traffic remained flat, thanks to strong growth in the first quarter which balanced... more
Press releaseItalian ANSV about crash in California
Rome, Italy - Accredited an Italian investigator
"The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) has accredited an its investigator in a technical inquiry led by US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) about the event that has involved a Siai Marchetti... more
IndustryRolls-Royce: contract to support Pegasus engines of UK Harrier fleet
London, UK - For £198 million
Rolls-Royce has been awarded a £198 million contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to support the Pegasus engines which provide the Harrier fleet with its unique Short Take Off and Vertical Landing... more
DefenseBeretta obtains a maxi-order by US Army
Washington, Usa - USD 220 million as worth
The greatest order from the end of WWI, specifies Beretta Usa in a press release, that obtained by US Army: until 450,000 guns model 92FS from 9mm, for a value estimated of around USD 220 million, spare... more
AirlinesBrussels Airlines opens second Sicilian destination
Milan, Italy - From next April 4 the flight Brussel-Palermo takes off
"Starting 4 April, Brussels Airlines sets a course for Palermo (Sicily). Now, with Catania and Palermo, Brussels Airlines offers scheduled services to 2 destinations in Sicily, and 10 in Italy. The... more
HelicoptersCSAR-X: Pentagon was pushing the USAF to favour Boeing
Washington, USA - The new deadline to put in a bid for the contract is April
Aerospace Daily reports that as recently as 2006, the Pentagon was pushing the Air Force to skip open bidding for the 15 billion dollars CSAR-X helicopter contract, preferring a directed buy that would... more
CuriositiesThe Weekly's Photo: giant eggs?
Rome, Italy - An impressive close-up
An impressive close-up for tanks from transfer placed side by side of Alenia Aermacchi MB-339 airplanes of the Italian "Frecce Tricolori" (photo by Mauro Cini). MB-339 is a twin-seat military advanced... more
PeopleAustrian Airlines' CEO finishes its mandate
Vienna, Austria - "In accordance with his contract", carrier said
Alfred Ötsch, 55, Chief Executive Officer of Austrian Airlines AG since 1 May 2006, will be resigning his mandate as of 31 January 2009. Subject to the consent of the Supervisory Board, his duties... more
Civil aviationTurbomeca interrupts the support to Astazou II-C, II-D, II-E, II-F, II-G, II-J and II-K engines
Paris, France - It will continue to support only Eurocopter Alouette SA-3180, SA-318 B and SA-318 C helicopters
ASTAZOU II-C, II-D, II-E, II-F, II-G, II-J and II-K engines are not approved under an EASA engine TC (while are approved by the FAA - Federal Aviation Administration under engine TC-E2IN). However, existing... more
AirportsPisa Airport: established the company Jet Fuel for the management of the fuel depot
Pisa, Italy - Passengers +6.4% in 2008
SAT, "Galileo Galilei"-Pisa Airport Management Company, informed to have established the company Jet Fuel for the management of the centrally fuel depot in the airport. According to some press-sources,... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to join Star Alliance
Atlanta, USA - Starting from October 24th, 2009
Continental Airlines will exit the SkyTeam alliance on October 24th, 2009, and join the rival Star Alliance. The announcement was made by CEO Larry Kellner. Houston-based Continental announced last... more
HelicoptersRobinson helicopter company breaks production record again
Torrance, Usa - In 2008 the company produced 893 civil aircraft
Robinson Helicopter Company continues to be the world’s leading manufacturer of civilian helicopters. Robinson again breaks its own record producing 893 civil machines in 2008 surpassing its prior record o... more
Civil aviationMeridiana: today pilots strike for 24 hours
Rome, Italy - A protest against the mobility for 145 employees
Meridiana pilots member of ANPAC announced today a 24 hour strike by the Union explaining in a release that "The agitation concerns the mobility for 145 employees of the Group", and on the nightmare of... more
Civil aviationEASA favours the accessibility to own directives
Cologne, Germany - The Agency today published on its website
"The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today published on its website proposed implementing rules for air operations of community operators, including the corresponding acceptable means of compliance... more
AirlinesS7 Airlines cancels 15 orders for B-787 Dreamliner
Moscow, Russia - A deal worth 2.6 billion dollars
S7 Airlines (or Siberian Airlines), Russia’s second-largest carrier, cancelled its order for 15 Boeing B-787 Dreamliner airplanes valued at about 2.6 billion dollars at list prices. It didn’t explain the... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica: "Innovation Prize 2008" today
Edinburgh, United Kingdom - To the most innovative ideas of the Group's employees
The fifth edition of the "Innovation Prize" will be held in the suggestive venue of the former Catholic Apostolic Mansfield Traquair Church in Edinburgh. The annual award is given for the most innovative... more
AirlinesAlitalia, take-over of the cargo activity in short time
Rome, Italy - Alis puts in a bid for Alitalia's asset
"We will close the procedure for the take-over of the Alitalia cargo's activity and will announced the tender for Atitech and AMS in short time", this is the statement by Augusto Fantozzi about the take-over's... more
SecurityAA reduces the passengers number to make space to rescue rubber dinghies
New York, Usa - The "Landing on water" in Hudson of the US Airways A-320 is a lesson...
The "Landing on water" in Hudson river by an Airbus 320 of US Airways last January 15, due for a bird-strike, is a lesson. After the crash from which all passengers were safe thanks to the pilot become... more
Civil aviationAir Partner launches JetCard
Milan, Italy - The card allows the flying on private jets with low prices
Air Partner, world leader in the supply of aircraft, launched JetCard, which give the chance to fly on the private jets of the company in Europe, United States and Caribbean at fixed fares and without... more
Military aviationTurkish ATR-72 ASWs to be developed on the ATR-600 airframe
Paris, France - Ten airplanes destined to the antisub to be fitted out with Thales AMASCOS system
10 ATR-72 ASW airplanes, built by the Italian-French industry Atr, ordered by the Turkey Government in 2005 will be developed on the new ATR-600 airframe. The maiden flight is planned for this year, and... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: uncertain the merger with Iberia
London, United Kingdom - "Divergences wider and wider"
British Airways and Spanish airline, Iberia, may walk away from merger talks, or seriously delay a deal, because of ever-widening disagreements over what the two carriers are worth. According to "BNP... more
Civil aviationTupolev TU-204/12CE Cargo: the EASA certification type arrives
Moscow, Russia - Delivered during a ceremony took place today in Moscow
The Tupolev TU-204/120CE cargo, powered by Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 engines, has received the certification during a ceremony took place this morning in Moscow, in front of Patrick Goudou, EASA (European... more
Military aviationUSAF tanker bid restarts in the Spring
Washington, USA - The final decision could be given in the early 2010
The Tanker bid destined to USAF (US Air Force) will restart in the next Spring. The tender was reopened last July, after the Boeing protests for the $35 billion contract awarded by Northrop Grumman for... more
AirlinesBlue-express flies from Rome to Lamezia Terme
Rome, Italy - The first low-cost link between the Italian capital and Calabria Region from March 30
"A newness for the domestic network of Blu-express.com, the low-cost brand of Blue Panorama Airlines, that will link Rome-Fiumicino to Lamezia Terme, with a daily connection, from next March 30. It's the... more
Military aviation"Air Force One", European corporation is out of the competition
Washington, USA - Boeing is the only potential bidder
The parent of European aircraft maker Airbus said Wednesday that it would not enter the competition to build a replacement for the president's 747 Air Force One, a move that all but leaves Boeing Co. as... more
AirlinesRyanair renounces to Aer Lingus and rejects bid
Dublin, Ireland - After the NO by Irish Government
After years of attempts to purchase the rival Aer Lingus, O'Leary, Ryanair's CEO, renounces to acquire the share of 25% of the airline, possessed by State. He announces it with a concise press release,... more
AirlinesLufthansa Italia is waiting for AOC to fly on the Milan-Rome route
MIlan, Italy - The target is to break the monopoly of Alitalia
Waiting for the opening flight between Milan-Malpensa and Barcelona, scheduled for the early morning of February 2nd, Lufthansa Italia looks at the profitable route between Milan-Linate and Rome-Fiumicino,... more
AirlinesAir France: Malpensa-Paris at only EUR 79
Rome, Italy - Also purchasing the ticket a day in advance
"- To have the possibility to leave choosing among eight daily flights from Milan-Malpensa to Paris-'Charles de Gaulle', from 7:15am until 9:00pm; - To have the convenience to land at Terminal 2F, among... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the restart of meeting with Unions in short time
Rome, Italy - Starting from February 4th
The meeting between Alitalia and Unions will restart on February 4th to talk about the industrial plan, the integration with AirOne and the agreement with Air France-KLM. Unions said the meeting will have... more
AirportsAssoclearance: "No demands for slots in Malpensa Airport"
Rome, Italy - The statements of Carlo Griselli
"At the moment there are not demands for the slots of Malpensa Airport", Assoclearance President, Carlo Griselli, said. "We have satisfied all requested by a long time in this airport, now the situation... more