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AccidentsA helicopter ambulance crashed in USA
Chicago, USA - Four victims, a baby of 13 months among them
USA counts still a new crash occurred to a helicopter ambulance, the ninth from the beginning of the year. A helicopter for medical rescue, around midnight of yesterday, has crashed in a residential area... more
HelicoptersBoeing announced new rotorcraft program: AH-6
Washington, USA - It is designed to meet the current requirements of international military customers
The Boeing Company announced a new rotorcraft program, the AH-6 light attack/reconnaissance helicopter. Designed on a combat-proven platform with a heritage of successful service with Special Operations,... more
AirlinesEmirates flies daily to Cyprus from December 1st
Milan, Italy - The carrier continues to reinforce in Europe
"Emirates is to begin daily flights to Cyprus from December 1st, representing a further ramping up of the airline's services in Europe. The airline has flown to Cyprus since 1994 and currently offers... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): today the meeting for the contract of pilots
Rome, Italy - On Monday the administrator Fantozzi will meet Unions
On Monday 22, Alitalia Unions will meet the extraordinary administrator Augusto Fantozzi. The rhythm for negotiations between CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana) and Unions for new contracts is very slow.... 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: (Volume 73, Number 198)] [Page 60102-60105] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200, -300, and -400ER series airplanes (2008-21-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent interference with evacuation of the airplane during an emergency, due to uncommanded inflation of a door-mounted escape slide/raft
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 59486-59488] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesAlitalia: in defence of travellers Antitrust intervenes on fares
Rome, Italy - On the possible monopoly of the Milan-Rome route
"To dictate measures for neutralizing the effect of this operation on customers. We can intervene on fares, on the service quality, on the defence of the traveller's right", these are the statements of... more
AirlinesMyair.com and SkyEurope sign a Memorandum of Understandig
Rome, Italy - "The goal is to become the fourth European low-cost"
Myair.com and SkyEurope have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to start a collaboration and to explore "A possible strategic alliance with exchange of participation in the capital share". According... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hawker Beechcraft Corporation model 390 airplanes (2008-21-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the failure could lead to incapacitation of the crew to hypoxia and possible inability to control the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 59491-59493] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirportsItalian SAB about strike fixed for tomorrow
Bologna, Italy - The airport services could not be ensured
"The Bologna's Airport (SAB) informs the passengers that tomorrow, on Friday 17, due to a general national strike announced by RDB-CUB for all day towards workers in the private and public societies, the... more
Military aviationPhilippines: also fights in Mindanao
Davao, Philippines - The dead rebels would be 13, according to an Army's source
Still fights between guerrilla and regular forces in Mindanao, second largest isle of the Philippines. The last raid happened this morning would have caused 13 victims and about ten wounded. Destroyed... more
Civil aviationFlights between Iran and Iraq 30 years later
Baghdad, Iraq - Services operated by Mahan Air
An Iranian airline has begun offering regular flights to Iraq for the first time in almost 30 years. The private carrier Mahan Airlines will operate three flights per week between Tehran and Baghdad. The... more
AirportsItalian ENAC approves the radar project for Aosta Airport
Aosta, Italy - It will be possible to fly after the sunset
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) has officialized the project of radio assistance and the instrument approaching procedures for the airport "Corrado Gex" of Aosta. "Now we are in contact with... more
Civil aviationIATA: travellers with new departure taxes to help bail out bankers
Geneva, Switzerland - "Collective madness"
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) criticised budget plans in Belgium and Ireland that mimic British and Dutch departure taxes as 'Collective madness'. 'Collective madness is the only... more
ReportSpanair air crash in Madrid-Barajas Airport: three mechanics stood accused of 154 unintentional homicides and 14 unintentional injuries
Madrid, Spain - On November 3rd the first interrogation
The Spanair plane that crashed in Madrid-Barajas Airport on August 20th, killing 154 people, took off without activating the wing flaps to increase lift, investigators said in a preliminary report. Three... more
AerospaceASI: the go-ahead to "2008 BepiColombo Prize"
Rome, Italy - 50,000 Euros for researchers and companies
The "BepiColombo Prize" application form is already available online. This is the second edition of the Prize founded by the Italian Space Agency, Padova University and Padova province economics department.... more
Fair and showsItalian Space Agency: started "SECESA 2008"
Rome, Italy - The 3rd International Workshop at "Sapienza" University of Rome
The 3rd International Workshop on "System & Concurrent Engineering for Space Applications" has been opened this morning in Rome "Sapienza" University, few months later the ASI (Italian Space Agency)'s... more
AirportsItalian Alghero's airport adapted to the European Regulation on persons with reduced mobility
Alghero, Italy - More than 1,000 assistances to disabled people made from July to date
Also the Alghero airport (in Sardinia) has adopted the Regulation of the European Community issued last July 25 about the persons with reduced mobility. A "Sala amica" is available in this airport, where... more
HelicoptersEurocopter and Ministry of Emergency of Ukraine sign contract for acquisition of helicopters
Kiev, Ukraine - The aircraft will be delivered in 2009
"The Ministry of Emergencies of Ukraine and Eurocopter signed a contract for the acquisition of two Eurocopter helicopters of the type EC-145. Based in the Kiev region, they will be used for a wide range... more
Civil aviation"Clean-Sky", financing for aviation sector by European Community
Brussels, Belgium - An important challenge that for seven years will guarantee the respect for obligations incurred and the achievement of strategic goals
Aviation is an essential element of today's global society, bringing people and cultures together and creating economic growth across the globe. Starting from February 5th, 2008, the European aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2008-21-03)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct discrepancies of the fuse pins of the inboard and outboard midspar fittings of the nacelle strut, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuse pins
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 59493-59494] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 series airplanes equipped with CFM56-7 engines (2008-21-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent exposure of the lower surface of the strut to extreme high temperatures, consequent creation of a source of fuel ignition, and increased risk of uncontrollable fire and possible fuel tank explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 59488-59491] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica (4): Alenia North America Inc.
Waco, Usa - The US society is also a shareholder in several joint-venture companies located in the US
"Alenia North America is a subsidiary of Alenia Aeronautica and part of the Finmeccanica Group. Its mission is to further expand the industrial and commercial presence of the Alenia Group in North America.... more
AirlinesAlitalia: boarding tax reaches 3 Euro
Rome, Italy - Revenues will fuel the social safety valve Fund destined to redundancies
Italian Chamber's Transport Commission approved yesterday a Government's emendation on Alitalia decree concerning the boarding tax for passengers in departure from any Italian airports, increased from... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica (2). The C-27J: the most successful tactical transport aircraft in the world
Waco, Usa - Orders for 121 units from 8 Air Forces
"The C-27J Spartan - the only one of its category specifically designed as tactical transport aircraft - is a twin-engine turboprop aircraft with state-of-the-art technology in the field of avionics,... more
AerospaceTelespazio, technical sponsor of "Oltre. Beyond the edge"
Rome, Italy - The Arctic expedition that will recreate Amundsen’s voyage
Telespazio, a Finmeccanica/Thales company, is to be the technical sponsor of the Arctic expedition "Oltre. Beyond the edge”, that, from November 2008 to March 2009, on the 90th anniversary of Norwegian R... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: first C-27J delivered to the US Armed Forces in Waco, Texas
Waco, Usa - This 2.04 billion dollar contract for the tactical transport aircraft is the greatest export success ever for an airplane designed and manufactured in Italy
"Finmeccanica, its subsidiaries Alenia Aeronautica and Alenia North America, and its US partner L-3 have delivered the first of the 78 C-27Js Spartan ordered last year within the Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA)... more
AirportsPlan to merge Autogrill International into Autogrill approved
Milan, Italy - The Board of Directors approved yesterday it
"The Boards of Directors of Autogrill SpA ('Autogrill') and its wholly owned subsidiary Autogrill International SpA ('Autogrill International') yesterday approved a plan to merge Autogrill International... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica (3): committed to deliver innovative solutions
Waco, Usa - It's partner and long-held relationships with the main world aerospace groups
"With over 90 years of history and successes, Alenia Aeronautica is the Italian leader in the aeronautic sector and a major international player in the aerospace industry. Alenia Aeronautica is known for... more
Fair and shows"India Aviation 2008": Piaggio Aero and Taj Air sign agreement
Hyderabad, India - The Italian industry introduces the first two P-180 Avanti II airplanes to India
"Taj Air and Piaggio Aero Industries SpA announced today at the 'Indian Aviation 2008', the International Conference and Exhibition of Civil Aviation taking place in Hyderabad, the agreement to become... more
AerospaceItalian Space Agency: "Oltre. Beyond the Edge" mission
Rome, Italy - Press conference
On October 16th, at 11:00am in the Italian Senate Library "Giovanni Spadolini" (Piazza della Minerva 38, Rome), there will be the press conference of "Oltre. Beyond the Edge" mission of which ASI (Italian... more
DefenseSenate approved decree law on the Italian participation to the surveillance mission in Georgia
Rome, Italy - Approved unanimously
Italian Senate approved unanimously the decree law No 147 September 22 on the Italian participation to the European surveillance mission in Georgia. The OSCE mission provides for a financing of 999,999... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines reports September 2008 quarter financial results
Atlanta, Usa - The carrier and Northwest remain on track to close their merger this year
"Delta Air Lines today reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. Key points include: Excluding special items, Delta’s net loss for the September 2008 quarter was USD 26 million, o... more
Fair and shows"India Aviation 2008" (2): Eurocopter's presence
Hyderabad, India - “The year of the helicopter” for India, and one more year of the industry’s intense partnership with the Country
"Eurocopter, the global leader in helicopter manufacturing, shows a strong presence at 'India Aviation 2008', the first international exhibition of its kind in India on Civil Aviation Sector. This event... more
AerospaceArianespace Flight 186 with Eutelsat's Hot Bird and W2M satellites
Paris, France - For end November
"Arianespace and Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) confirm that the upcoming launch of the Ariane 5 ECA will orbit Eutelsat’s HOT BIRD™ 9 and W2M satellites. The launch of Flight 186 is pla... more
ReportPakistan: false bomb alarm on Etihad's airplane
Karachi, Pakistan - Emergency landing at Karachi's airport
The pilot of an Etihad Airlines' airplane, took off this morning from Adu Dhabi towards Islamabad with 190 passengers on board, has been forced to make an emergency landing at Karachi's airport due to... more
ReportUS Army kills senior Al Qaeda leader in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - The event occurred on October 5 but has been disclosed only today
U.S. forces killed the second-in-command of Al Qaeda in Iraq, a Sunni Islamist militant group which is allied to Osama bin Laden's organisation, named Abu Qaswarah. He was killed in a raid in Mosul on... more
IndustryAirbus challenges students to shape the world of aviation
Toulouse, France - The industry launches an international competition 'Fly your ideas"
"Airbus is launching an international competition 'Fly Your Ideas' for student teams worldwide to come up with innovative ideas to shape the future of aviation and help to enhance the sector's eco-efficiency.... more
AirlinesAeroflot charged with safety violations
Moscow, Russia - Return to the past...
The financial crisis will cut net profit at Aeroflot by 70 percent in 2008, the Russian flag carrier said in the same day Russian press reported that a probe had found safety flaws at the airline. Net... more
UAS-DronesPacific Area: under examination a consortium for the use of RQ-4 Global Hawk UAV
Washington, USA - General Carrol "Howle" Chandler reported
Bases in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam constitute the "Strategic Triangle" of Pacific, Pacific Air Forces commander General Carrol "Howle" Chandler reported. "Each of those bases is important because they... more
Military aviationC-130J "Super Hercules" airplane achieves 75,000 flight hours with Italian Air Force
Marietta, Usa - The ceremony held today in Pisa
"The Italian Air Force has achieved 75,000 flight hours with its fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130J 'Super Hercules' transport aircraft, amassing an impressive record that includes the first combat missions... more
ReportA man tries to hijack an airplane: disarmed by passengers
Ankara, Turkey - The flight has normally continued
The Turkish Airlines' airplane, took off today from Antalaya with more than 160 people on board towards Saint Petersburg (Russia), should already be arrived to destination. A "Turbulent" flight because... more
Civil aviationJetlife: air ambulance service launched in Albania
Tirana, Albania - By Dornier 328 airplanes
"BP Aircraft Management SA, owner of Jetlife and Jetcom brands, whose majority package is controlled by AMA (Asset Management Advisor) Suisse SA, has announced, during a press conference took place in... more
Military aviationThe second Joint Cargo Aircraft, JCA, Alenia C-27J took off towards USA
Turin, Italy - The first one has been delivered in September
The second Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) Alenia C-27J, for the US Armed Forces, has taken off in early morning of last Sunday, on October 12, from Turin-Caselle towards USA. The airplane, with a temporary... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hawker Beechcraft Corporation model BAe-125 series 800A airplanes, and Hawker Beechcraft model Hawker 800XP airplanes (2008-21-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a fracture of the MLG casings and a collapse of the affected MLG, which could adversely affect the airplane's continued safe flight and landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 58436-58438] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Dart 528, 529, 532, 535, 542, and 552 series turboprop engines (2008-16-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent HPT disk failure, which can result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 58032] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
IndustryBoeing-union: talks adjourned without to reach an agreement
Seattle, Usa - No new talks are currently scheduled
"Boeing issued the following statement after a second round of mediated talks with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers adjourned without an agreement: 'In light of the... more
Civil aviationOSCE certifies Italian pod and Antonov An-30 airplane
Vienna, Austria - Italy participates with a Lockheed Martin C-130J aircraft
Representatives of 25 Countries that signed the "Open Skies" Treaty have certified new configurations of Italian pod and Antonov An-30 airplane modified by Romania Air Force dedicated to surveillance flights.... more
Fair and shows"India Aviation 2008": Embraer presents product portfolio
Hyderabad, India - Event takes place in the city of Hyderabad, October 15 to 18
"Embraer participates in 'India Aviation 2008' (www.india-aviation.in/main.htm), October 15 to 18, at Hyderabad’s airport, on Sadar Patel highway, in India. During the event that is organized by the M... more
AirlinesRyanair calls on European Commission to reduce regulatory burden and costs on airlines
Milan, Italy - The carrier releases over one million seats for mid-week travels in November and December to keep Europe flying
"Ryanair, Europe’s low fares airline yesterday (14th October) called on the European Commission to reduce the regulatory burden and costs on airlines and tackle anti-consumer scams such as fuel surcharges a... more