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Press releaseAntritrust about air transport: CAI will have to ensure wide tariff choice
Rome, Italy - CAI, to protect the travellers, to have to assure the payment of a compensation, proportional to the ticket's price paid, on the case of flights cancellation or prolonged delay
"Antitrust during its meeting on December 3, 2008 has imposed to CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) the necessary measures to prevent the risk of prices' enforcement or other contractual conditions, unfounded... more
ReportApproved agreement Iraq-USA which regulates the presence of foreign forces in the Country
Baghdad, Iraq - The USA out of Iraq within 2011
"The presidential board ratified unanimously and with no modifications, the agreement for the pull-out of the foreign troops in Iraq": said Nasir al-Ani, chief of the Iraqi presidential cabinet. The... more
ReportIsrael plans to attack Iran's nuclear facilities
Tehran, Iran - Without backing from the US
Israel is drawing up plans to attack Iran's nuclear facilities and is prepared to launch a strike without backing from the US, reported "Jerusalem Post". Officials in the Israeli Defence Ministry told... more
AirlinesAlitalia-CAI: positive assessment by Monitoring trustee
Brussels, Belgium - Reported by European Transport Commissioner, Antonio Tajani
Monitoring trustee announces its decision about the sale of Alitalia's flight operations to the private Italian investor Group CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) cleared its last hurdle on Thursday, when the... more
Civil aviationAfter Mumbai bloodsheds armoured airports in India
Mumbai, India - Now the danger is supposed to come from the sky
After last week's Mumbai bloodsheds, when the terrorists came from the sea, now India is scared of a new 11 September, and that the danger could come from the sky. Elements reported by the Indian Intelligence... more
Civil aviationoneworld at the "World's Travel Awards 2008"
Milan, Italy - Voted World's Leading Airline Alliance for sixth year running
"oneworld has been named the World's Leading Airline Alliance for the sixth year running in the 'World's Travel Awards' - described by the 'Wall Street Journal' as the 'Travel industry's equivalent of... more
AirlinesAerolineas Argentinas, reached a draft agreement for the nationalization
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The go-ahead in the last November
Reached an agreement on the draft law for the nationalization of Aerolineas Argentinas and Austral, both subsidiaries of the Spanish Group Marsans. In November the Argentinean Authorities gave the go-ahead... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines resumes tomorrow flights from Bangkok
Milan, Italy - The first connection will depart at 13:05 local hour
"Singapore Airlines plans the resumption of flights to and from Bangkok’s 'Suvarnabhumi' Airport from tomorrow [Friday 5 December 2008]. The first flight from 'Suvarnabhumi' will depart for Singapore a... more
AirportsNew funds to Genoa's airport
Genoa, Italy - The Region is ready to put money in incoming tourism
The president of "Regione Liguria", Claudio Burlando, says he agrees to fund in the promotion for incoming flights for the "Cristoforo Colombo", the Genoa's airport. The European Union forbids public... more
Civil aviationStrikes in Italy: "Black December" for those who have to fly
Rome, Italy - Discomforts at the airport
December started and brings a lot of strikes with regard not only local public transport, but also the air sector. On 6 and 9 December the Meridiana's employee members of Anpac (Italian pilots' association),... more
Finance and economyMeridiana, a 20 million Euros financing by Aga Khan Fund
Milan, Italy - For the Eurofly's capital subscription
Meridiana signed with Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development a financing contract equal to 20 million Euros for the Eurofly's capital increase subscription. "The financing was given to allow the air... more
CuriositiesThe auction house "Christie's" evaluates the Alitalia's artistic property
Rome, Italy - Among the company's properties there are Guttuso and Sironi's works of art
You can find Italian contemporary works of art not only in museums or art galleries. Not nearly. The Airport of Rome-Fiumicino hosts the statue of "Leonardo Da Vinci" realized by the sculptor Mario Ceroli... more
AirlinesMeridiana (2): renewal of the fleet and investment for one billion Euros
Milan, Italy - Requested of equitable distribution for the slot
Renewal of the fleet for Meridiana. Gianni Rossi, the airline's CEO, announced it before the deputies if the Transport Commission in the hearing of the management and the Unions that protest against the... more
SecurityFAA (Revision) AD on Boeing model 777-200LR series airplanes powered by General Electric (GE) model GE-90-110B engines, and 777-300ER series airplanes powered by GE model GE-90-115B engines (2006-20-51R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent dual-engine thrust rollback during the takeoff phase of flight, which could result in the airplane failing to lift off before reaching the end of the runway
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 73168-73169] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB-211 Trent 500 series turbofan engines (2008-25-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 73169-73171] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
IndustryEmbraer: new E-jet operator in Israel
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The 195 jet will enable Arkia Israeli Airlines to develop new markets
"Embraer welcomes Arkia Israeli Airlines to its E-Jets customer family. The airline will operate one EMBRAER 195 jet from Tel Aviv to major Mediterranean and European destinations. There will be no changes... more
CuriositiesHygiene rules to follow on airplanes
Rome, Italy - The World Health Organization offers helpful advices
One of the basic acts to keep our daily hygiene is to wash our own hands. Not only at home, but also and in particular when we are in crowed places, for instance on board air. Bacteria everywhere: in toilets,... more
AirlinesCAI: Clessidra private equity fund out of the concert-party
Rome, Italy - "Too doubts in the new Alitalia's operations"
Clessidra will not sign its share in the CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) capital increase. This decision has been taken because there are "Too doubts in the new Alitalia's operations". So, the private equity... more
ReportThailand: Suvarnabhumi Airport back in operation
Bangkok, Thailand - Took off yesterday a Blue Panorama Airlines flight
After a week at a standstill, Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport is back in operation with the first incoming flight landing. As regards the repatriate's operations of the Italian tourists. Blue Panorama... more
AirlinesSAS resumes air traffic to Bangkok today
Stockholm, Sweden - The airline expects to bring home the last stranded passegers in Thailandia during the week-end
"SAS Scandinavian Airlines will today resumes its operations to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, which has been closed since Tuesday last week. The airline now expects to bring home the last stranded passengers... more
Civil aviationICAO: "Tomorrow's Aviation" is the theme for Organization's Day 2008
Montreal, Canada - A report on this initiative will be presented to the 37th Session of the Assembly in 2010
"'Tomorrow’s Aviation – a world of opportunity for skilled aviation personnel' is the theme for International Civil Aviation Day 2008. Celebrated annually on 7 December, this day marks the creation of... more
AirportsThe future airport of Pisticci will cost 10 million Euros
Matera, Italy - Basilicata Region is ready to take off
According to Mayor of Pisticci, Michele Leone, it is time to build an airport in Basilicata Region. The plan is to turn an old private- jet's runway into an airport that will be useful not only for... more
Defense"Cluster Bombs", 100 Countries sign the Treaty
Oslo, Norway - US, Russia and China, the great absents
The first of more than 100 Countries have begun signing a treaty to ban current designs of cluster bombs, at a conference in Oslo, Norway. Campaigners are hailing the treaty as a major breakthrough.... more
AirlinesTransavia.com announces the new connection Rome- Copenhagen
Rome, Italy - Four flights per week that will become five next April
"The bankruptcy of Sterling occurred last October gave the opportunity to Transavia.com to enter a market, the Danish one, which has great potentials, filling the gap created by Sterling which transported... more
ReportVenezuela Transaven Air Crash, families of lost Italian people in TV
Rome, Italy - Announced a possible creation of the technical table
Families of the eight Iost Italian people onboard Transaven airplane, Flight YV2081, disappeared on January 4th 2008 on the route between Caracas and Los Roques, participated in a famous Italian television... more
ConferencesItalian ENAC: President Vito Riggio met the Alitalia extraordinary administrator and the CAI CEO for the Christmas time's schedule
Rome, Italy - AVIONEWS yesterday at the meeting
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) President, Vito Riggio, met yesterday the Alitalia extraordinary administrator Augusto Fantozzi, and the CAI CEO Rocco Sabelli, to trace the point of the current... more
AirlinesAir transport: in Canada if you are oversize you do not pay the double-ticket
Milan, Italy - Canadian air companies will have to complying with the rules: one person, one ticket
Long since the associations of oversizes are fighting against the companies which charge two tickets to the obese who occupies a dual space on airplanes. The Canadian Supreme Court established that... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines resumes flights to Bangkok
Milan, Italy - Tonight last flight from alternate airport Utapao
"Austrian Airlines resume the daily scheduled flights from and to Thailand at Bangkok International airport. Passenger care and flight operations can be guaranteed due to the end of the blockade of the... more
AirportsA bid for the Russian airport of "Pulkovo"
Saint Petersburg, Russia - About the building of a third terminal
Among the most required tourist destinations stands out Saint Petersburg, second Russian city and one of the main artistic and cultural attractions of Europe. "Pulkovo" (until April 1973 called airport... more
IndustryEmbraer sells six more 195 jets to be operated by Air Europa
São José dos Campos, Brazil - This Globalia subsidiary will operate a fleet of 11 E-Jets on its routes throughout Europe
"Embraer signed a firm order with Globalia, owned by Juan José Hidalgo, President of JJH Capital and Air Europa, for an additional six EMBRAER 195 jets, to be operated by Air Europa, a subsidiary of Globalia.... more
ReportThailand: the first airplane flies from Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand - Repatriated other 300 Italian tourists with a Thai Airways flight
By respecting times announced yesterday, PAD (Party's Alliance for Democracy) evacuated this morning the two airports of Bangkok occupied since a week due to the anti-government protests, and so allowing... more
AirportsItalian Save purchases the Fast Food Servis
Prague , Czech Republic - A take over of 14,5 million Euros for the food & beverage of the Airport of Prague
The President of Save ("Marco Polo", Venice airport management company) Enrico Marchi says "We can cooperate profitably together with the new Alitalia" because the load factor of Save is around 74-80%.... more
Airlinesbmibaby suspends temporarily routes on Milan, Rome, Bordeaux and Madrid
London, United Kingdom - From March 29th to October 24th, 2009
bmibaby, British low-cost airline, announced the suspension of the routes on Milan, Rome, Bordeaux and Madrid from March 29th to October 24th, 2009. This decision, that will cause the dismissal of about... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Bulgarian Police orders an AW-109 "Power" helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - It will be delivered in 2010
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Bulgarian Police has signed a contract for one AW-109 Power light twin helicopter which will be delivered in 2010. This aircraft will be used... more
SecurityFAA AD on Vulcanair SpA model P-68 series airplanes (2008-24-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 73, Number 230) [Page 72314-72316] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on MD Helicopters, Inc. model 600N helicopters (2008-20-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the tailboom attachment fittings, separation of the tailboom from the helicopter, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: [Page 72316] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
IndustryAirbus Corporate Foundation takes off
Toulouse, France - Aimed at facilitating charitable activities worldwide under one roof within an international network
"Airbus has established the 'Airbus Corporate Foundation' aimed at facilitating charitable activities worldwide under one roof within an international network of employees, associations and international... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: 1000th Tornado test flight
Turin, Italy - Took off from Turin-Caselle airport, the flight is lasted around one hour
"Alenia Aeronautica’s Flight Test Centre reached a significant milestone in November when Commander Mario Mutti and Weapon Systems’ Officer Marcello Battaglia made the 1000th test flight with the Tornado fig... more
Military aviationThe Islamabaad government persists in the fight against Talibans and guerrillas
Islamabaad, Pakistan - Air raid kills five, a sixth one died in a shootout
The offensive of Islamabaad government against Talibans who from Afghanistan are refugeed into its tribal territories in the North-West of the Country, and against the guerrillas affiliated to Al Qaeda,... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: wind and storms on South
Rome, Italy - From today and for next 24-36 hours
"The bad weather will move on the Southern regions in the next hours, that from days is interesting Italy with marked instability conditions. The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of forecast... more
AirlinesBritish Airways and Qantas: a possible merger?
London, United Kingdom - The requirements in detail
As an answer to the recent media speculation, British Airways Plc confirms it is considering a potential merger with Qantas Airways Limited through a double structure. In the meantime it continues the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the last news about the situation
Rome, Italy - Following to Prime Minister's decree dated 1 December 2008 establishes
"The Extraordinary Administrator, Mr Augusto Fantozzi, announces that the Prime Minister's decree dated 1 December 2008 establishes that: - in agreement with C.A.I. S.p.A., the Administrator must take... more
Military aviationSwitzerland: tests ended of airplanes in competition for the partial replacement of Tiger F-5
Berne, Switzerland - Eurofighter, Gripen and Rafale subjected to the tests
The tests on three airplanes in competition for the partial replacement of Tiger jets have been concluded with the return of two twin seat Eurofighter. The forecast tests in flight and at ground on two... more
AirlinesAer Lingus rejects Ryanair
Dublin, Ireland - "The offer undervalues its real value"
Aer Lingus Group rejected a 524 million Euros hostile bid from Ryanair to buy the stock in the airline it doesn’t already own, saying the low-cost carrier’s second offer in two years is too low. Ryanair, whi... more
AirlinesAir France and KLM: additional flights in Thailand
Paris, France - On Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 from Phuket airport
"Due to the closure of Bangkok International Airport, Air France and KLM will be operating additional flights on Wednesday 3 December and Thursday 4 December 2008 from Phuket airport. • Departure o... more
AirlinesCAI: after January 7th the management of Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Italian ENAC requests confirmations for the Christmas-time
CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) will not assume the management of Alitalia before January 7th, 2009, with a furhter probability of postponement. According to the Italian daily "Il Sole 24 Ore", ENAC... more
AirportsCremonini wins the bid to wait on the Roman airports
Rome, Italy - Catering with a contract of 30 million Euros per year
The European leader in catering on trains, Cremonini, made a successful bid for a contract to open 12 refreshment points inside the airports of Fiumicino and Ciampino. For all the period of the award equal... more
Finance and economyEBAA: the economic impact of the business aviation in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - This report has been prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC") for European Business Aviation Association ("EBAA")
"The key findings of our analysis of the economic impact of business aviation in Europe are as follows: ? The business aviation sector contributed a total of €19.7bn in annual gross value added (GVA) t... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica (3): the F-35 Lightning II
Rome, Italy - The Italy’s National Role and Role of Italian Industry
"The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF or F-35), the most important military aeronautic program, has been launched in the U.S. by the Pentagon with the aim of providing the three U.S. Air Forces (USAF, U.S Navy,... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica (2): the SkyLight Simulator
Rome, Italy - It's the facility designed and built to be the most representative artificial reproduction of natural ambient lighting conditions in the world
"The Sky Light Simulator is the Alenia Aeronautica facility designed and built to be the most representative artificial reproduction of natural ambient lighting conditions in the world. The Sky Light Simulator... more