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Civil aviationTurkey: a boy aged 15 in command of an airplane
Ankara, Turkey - Dismissed the pilot of Anadolujet
From Turkey an unbelievable story... A pilot of Anadolujet, an air company partner of Turkish Airlines, placed a passenger aged 15 in command of an airplane. The reason? The pilot needed to go to the toilette.... more
IndustryLockheed Martin and Alenia Aeronautica sign contract for initial production of F-35 wings
Rome, Italy - For a total value of over USD 15 million
"Lockheed Martin and Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, have signed today the first contract starting Alenia Aeronautica’s production of the wings for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. The c... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): protocols signed!
Rome, Italy - In the afternoon meeting with Alitalia's employees at Fiumicino airport
After confirmations and denials about the signature of the agreement by CGIL, CISL, UIL UGL and CAI (Italian air company), it has been confirmed that the four general secretaries have signed the "Protocols... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space to cooperate with JSC-ISS of Russia for the Amos-5 satellite
Cannes, France - The contract involves two historical partners
Thales Alenia Space announces a contract with JSC "ISS - Reshetnev Company" (formerly NPO-PM) to supply the Amos-5 communications satellite payload. ISS, prime contractor, is building the satellite for... more
AerospaceGALILEO: Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio preselected by European Commission
Brussels, Belgium - 11 companies for the second phase
Among 11 companies of short list (published on European Commission Website) in competition to supply the first complete constellation of GALILEO, European satellite radio navigation system, there are Thales... more
Military aviationEuropean Air Forces Seminary
Paris, France - Collaboration of "Giulio Douhet" Centre
"Air Forces and Europe: upcoming challenges" is the subject of a seminary that will be held in Paris on October 10th organized by European Partnership of Air Force Associations (EPAA) with the support... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Cgil, no agreement has been signed
Rome, Italy - CGIL general secretary denies the signature of an agreement
Unlike the rumours of an agreement signed among CGIL, CISL, UIL, UGL unions with CAI (Italian air company), CGIL general secretary, Gugliemo Epifani, denied the news of an agreement signed after the meeting... more
IndustrySpectraTime awarded EUR 4m contract to supply Rubidium Space clocks
Neuchâtel, Switzerland - To the Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System
"SpectraTime, a company of the Orolia group, announced the award of a contract valued at approximately €4 million to supply Rubidium Space Clocks to the Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (... more
AirlinesAlitalia: near to overcoming the deadlock?
Rome, Italy - At 11:00 unions called at "Palazzo Chigi"
After last days deadlock, positive signals arrive from Alitalia. Many people hope for the results of this morning meeting at "Palazzo Chigi", where nine unions and CAI (Italian air company) have been summoned... more
IndustryBoeing: PIP's adoption by the European carriers reduces environmental impact
Madrid, Spain - Small changes, big fuel savings
"Since the beginning of 2008, seven airlines adopted The Boeing Company's new Performance Improvement Package (PIP) for their 777 fleets. The Performance Improvement Package, scheduled for an April 2009... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Air France comes forward
Rome, Italy - Yesterday Mr Mengozzi at "Palazzo Chigi"
Since the news of a possible arrival of an international partner was issued, many rumours about the would-be carriers interested in Alitalia followed one another. But while over the last few days the most... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space to supply RASCOMSTAR-QAF with a new telecommunication satellite
Rome, Italy - It will provide the African continent access to telecommunication and new information and communication technologies
Thales Alenia Space announced today the signature of a contract with RASCOMSTAR-QAF for the construction of the RASCOM-QAF1R telecommunication satellite. This new satellite will ensure adequate continuity... more
AirlinesBritish Airways interested, as well, in a partnership with Alitalia?
London, UK - Yes, according to sources near to the British carrier
Is British Airways (BA), as well, joining the queue of the national air companies, that is the German and the French ones, interested in having a partnership or a minority stake in Alitalia? A partial... more
Civil aviationItalian ANPAC warns ENAC against the suspension of the licence to Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The letter by ANPAC, UP, AVIA and SDL
"Following ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) President statement about the possibility to suspend or lift the licence to Alitalia, Unions and professional Associations warn formally ENAC to suspend... more
Military aviationAlenia Aermacchi at the Defendory International 2008
Rome, Italy - In Athens from October 7th to 11th
The current edition of Defendory 2008 sees Alenia Aermacchi fully ready to offer to the Hellenic Air Force its Integrated Training System based on the New Generation M-346 Advanced/LIFTrainer, for the... more
AirportsItalian ENAC president Riggio: "Big airports should be decentralized"
Naples, Italy - In this way we will not lag behind
Decentralize big urban airports: this is the substance of the proposal put forward by ENAC (Italian authority for civil aviation) president in Naples, during a conference on infrastructures. Mr. Riggio... more
ReportSea disaster: Malta Navy rescues migrants' corpses
Valletta, Malta - A German helicopter started the rescue operation
They are nearly ten the corpses till now rescued by Malta Navy; but, in reality, they are around 35 the migrants died offshore Malta coasts, in the latest sea disaster, probably occurred on Friday night.... more
AirportsItalian SAB: On Air confirms the link to Leopolis, in Ukraine, also in Winter
Bologna, Italy - It was initially inaugurated last June 16 until September 22
"On Air's link from Bologna to Leopolis (in Ukraine), inaugurated last June 16 and forecast initially only until September 11, will continue also in Winter. This is the airline's decision, by the flag... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC President confirms the declarations released about a possible licence's withdrawal
Rome, Italy - In a press release on ENAC multi-media website
"With reference to the press news of an injunction served by pilots associations, flight attendants and workers unions to ENAC, president Vito Riggio clarified that ENAC (Italian authority for civil aviation)... more
Government actsItalian question about the interruption of Alitalia public service occurred last September 11 in Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - By Senator Donatella Poretti (Partito democratico)
"The Italian Senator Donatella Poretti (Partito democratico) asks to the Minister of Home Office to know: if the addressed Minister intends to promote the appropriate verifications to shed light about... more
IndustryFirst participation by Piaggio Aero at "Jet Expo", the international business aviation exhibition of Russian Federation
Genoa, Italy - The third edition held in Moscow in the last days
"Piaggio Aero P-180 Avanti II has been displayed at the third edition of 'JET EXPO 2008' the International Business Aviation Exhibition, held at Vnukovo 3 Airport and Crocus City Convention Centre, Moskow,... more
AirlinesAir France awarded for its innovative inflight entertainment offer
Rome, Italy - Video and using cell phones on aircraft
"The 'World Airline Entertainment Association' (WAEA) has just awarded Air France the prize for the best single achievement in 2008 in Los Angeles. This prestigious prize recompenses the performance achieved... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Aserca Airlines denies its interest
Rome, Italy - "We did not issue the press release"
Yesterday's news about a possible interest by Aserca Airlines in Alitalia was denied by the Venezuelan carrier which explained: "We did not issue the press release". Unlike yesterday's note, the air... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Mr Veltroni's letter to prime minister
Rome, Italy - Three proposals put forward
"Dear President, [...] I want to renew Democratic Party's commitment in helping to find a positive solution for Alitalia. I also want to ask you of promoting initiatives with the aim of breaking the deadlock,... more
AirportsAutogrill extends its concession at Sky Harbour International Airport, Phoenix (Arizona)
Milan, Italy - For further two years
"Through its American division HMSHost, Autogrill Group, has secured a 2-year extension of its food&beverage concession at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Arizona, where it has been operating... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): meeting at "Palazzo Chigi"
Rome, Italy - Is the international partner arriving?
After six unions "No" to CAI (Italian air company) plan and the offer's withdrawal (see AVIONEWS), Alitalia is at the moment at deadlock. Another attempt to break the deadlock and relaunching negotiations... more
Press releaseItalian SDL about Alitalia: failed demonstration by CISL, UIL, UGL unions
Rome, Italy - Meeting for tomorrow afternoon organized by SDL, ANPAC, UP and AVIA
"It's evident that the attention from press and televisions is focusing on Pilots' situation but Alitalia matter interests the workers of the entire Alitalia Group. Ground staff and flight assistants... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the fourth week in September
Rome, Italy - For Saturday and Sunday
Saturday 27 - "Festival of the Sky". Barcelona, Spain. www.festaalcel.com Sunday 28 - "Festival of the Sky". Barcelona, Spain. www.festaalcel.com more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca S.A. Arrius 2B1, 2B1A, 2B2, and 2K1 Turboshaft Engines (2008-19-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent in-flight engine shutdowns and possible forced autorotation landing or accident
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: September 23, 2008 [Page 54677-54679] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesAlitalia: developments in the procedure for extraordinary administration
Rome, Italy - The Extraordinary Administrator, Augusto Fantozzi, announces some aspects
"The Extraordinary Administrator for Alitalia, Mr Augusto Fantozzi, announces that: 1) yesterday’s newspapers 'The Financial Times', 'Il Corriere della Sera', 'Il Sole 24 Ore' and 'La Repubblica' p... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): Italian ENAC president about tomorrow deadline
Rome, Italy - "Better" a self-suspension, if the plan should not be presented
ENAC (Italian authority for civil aviation) president Riggio has explained, after a meeting in Naples, that if the plan should not be presented by Alitalia Extraordinary Commissioner, "It would be better... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC licence suspension to Alitalia not in line with decree law n° 134
Rome, Italy - Riggio badly advised?
Do ENAC (Italian authority for civil aviation) and General Director read Official Gazette? This is the doubt we had (but we are not the only one) when ENAC president declared that if there is not an industrial... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms in expansion from this evening
Rome, Italy - On the Southern regions
"A perturbance, already on Sardinia, will interest in the next hours, also the Southern Regions, with strong thunderstorms locally. The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecast,... more
Press releaseViterbo's local Government: "Towards Viterbo's airport"
Viterbo, Italy - Five conferences for more details
"Five conferences that will interest the main sectors involved in the realization of the airport in Viterbo: environment, the airport architecture, the correct planning and management of territory, the... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways-Alitalia: too many analogies...
Athens, Greece - Employees' demonstration in Athens
It was a day of protests yesterday at Athens airport, after the "Planned privatization" of Olympic Airways. Employees, fearing for their future, have blocked the runway of the airport, causing short delays... more
AirportsItalian Sagat on Alitalia: Group's credits are equal to about EUR 6m towards the airline
Turin, Italy - The Board gathered today in extraordinary session to intensify the severe carrier's situation
"Sagat SpA (Turin's airport management society) Board of Directors gathered today, in extraordinary session, to intensify the severe Alitalia's situation that involves also the entire airport system and... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): CAI management called by Government
Rome, Italy - Meeting with Gianni Letta
According to press sources CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana) President Roberto Colaninno and CEO Rocco Sabelli have been called by the Italian Government for an extraordinary meeting with under-secretary... more
Military aviationKC-135 Tanker receives certification for the new fuel of USAF
Washington, USA - Flight test with a F-22 Raptor
KC-135 Tanker airplane received recently the certification to operate refuelling with the new fuel that USAF intends to use on its fleet from next years. This fuel is made up 50% standard JP-8 and 50%... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: words of freedom
Rome, Italy - ENAC president, Riggio, sends two flight inspectors to verify pilots "Stress" conditions
Last episode of Alitalia soap, even though it would be better to define it a tragedy: ENAC (Italian authority for civil aviation) president Riggio (and his advisors) is doing surprising declarations. The... more
DefenseInternational missions: the Italian Government decides to increase its military presence
Rome, Italy - Four "Tornado" airplanes in Afghanistan
Italy will not withdraw its troops from the clashes theatres. On the contrary the Government wants to maintain its military presence on the field: this is the content of the draft law passed by the Italian... more
HelicoptersFirst VH-71 presidential helicopter production aircraft takes flight
Yeovil, United Kingdom - PP-1 is the first of five VH-71 production aircraft that will complete the initial phase
"The VH-71 presidential helicopter program achieved another major milestone yesterday when the first operational pilot production helicopter (PP-1) completed its maiden flight at AgustaWestland's facility... more
Military aviationNATO to exercise counter-terrorism technology in Italy
Cagliari, Italy - From September 29 to October 15
"NATO holds its next major field test, 'Trial Imperial Hammer', this month in Sardinia (29 Sept-15 Oct 2008) to demonstrate how the Alliance’s ability to share time critical intelligence can better protect N... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Swiss AMA looks at the national carrier
Rome, Italy - Hereafter the offer put forward
After Alitalia Extraordinary Commissioner's declaration (see AVIONEWS), the first manifestations of interests towards Alitalia have begun to arrive. Among them, there is AMA (Asset Management Advisor),... more
Military aviationGeorgia: a Russian UAV shot down
Tbilisi, Georgia - Tbilis Government reported it
According to Tbilisi Government, yesterday in the morning the Georgian Army has probably shot down a Russian UAV (Unmanned aerial vehicle), flying in the Country's air space, near Gori. The news follows... more
OccurrencesEcuador: an Icaro airplane skids off the runway
Quito, Ecuador - No injured people
An airplane of Ecuadorian carrier "Icaro" skidded off the runway during take off operations, at "Mariscal Sucre" airport, in Quito (Ecuador). On board of the airplane Fokker F-28, bound for Coca, East... more
AirlinesNew route by Jet2.com: from Venice to Edinburgh
Milan, Italy - Served from May 22, 2009 with two weekly links
"Jet2.com, low-cost carrier in UK, continues its expansion in Italy. After the direct flights from Olbia to Manchester and to Edinburgh (from May 2 and 16, respectively), it is already possible to purchase... more
AirlinesAlitalia: CAI Srl has communicated the withdrawal of its offer
Rome, Italy - Presented on September 1, 2008
"The Extraordinary Administrator for Alitalia Linee Aeree Italiane SpA, Prof. Augusto Fantozzi, announces that the company CAI Srl (Compagnia aerea italiana) has formally communicated the withdrawal of... more
AirlinesAirbus A-400M delayed
Rome, Italy - Gallois asks "Understanding"
The chief executive of EADS, company specialized in aerospace and defence, has probably keep in touch with seven Countries, which ordered Airbus A-400M, asking them "Understanding". In the letter,... more
AirportsUK: London Mayor wants a new airport on an artificial island
London, United Kingdom - Goodbye Heathrow?
London Mayor Boris Johnson was announced he would consider the construction of a new airport to relieve the pressure on Heathrow Airport, it has been reported. The proposed site of the new hub would... more
SecurityFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc. TFE731-4, -4R, -5, -5AR, -5BR, and -5R series turbofan engines (2008-19-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontainment of turbine blades and fragments of the LPT nozzle assembly, which could result in damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: September 22, 2008 [Page 54491-54492] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more