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SecurityFAA AD on Dassault model Falcon 10 airplanes (2008-19-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent collapse of the flexible hoses in the slat anti-icing system, which could lead to insufficient anti-icing capability and could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: September 22, 2008 [Page 54492-54494] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
ReportFrance will send other troops and aircraft in Afghanistan
Paris, France - Fillon: the Government has learnt from August 18th fatal ambush
French Government - prime minister François Fillon declared - with the upgrade of Afghanistan contingent learns from the fatal ambush occurred on August 18th, near Kabul, when 10 French soldiers were... more
AccidentsTravis Barker, ex-"Blink 182" drummer, victim of an air crash
Columbia, South Carolina - A tyre blowout as possible cause of the accident
Ex-"Blink 182" drummer, Travis Barker, is still in critical conditions after the air crash of Friday night. After a free concert in Columbia with DJ AM, the drummer was travelling on board of a Learjet... more
ReportSomalia: bombing on airport for the arrival of President Abdullahi Yussuf
Mogadishu, Somalia - Over 40 victims from Saturday
The war bulletin is more and more terrible in Modagishu: over 40 victims from Saturday to this morning, numerous are civilians. Fights have become exasperated when anti-Government rebels of Al Shebeb... more
Press releaseFantozzi in ENAC: within Thursday will have to present a realistic plan
Rome, Italy - On the Alitalia economic-financial future to maintain licences
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) President, Vito Riggio, and General Manager, Silvano Manera, met this morning the Alitalia, Alitalia Express and Volare special administrator Augusto Fantozzi to... more
AirlinesAlitalia (6): Pilots Unions ready to support economically the airline
Rome, Italy - The press conference today in Rome at 12:00 am
This morning during an interview to "RTL 102.5", Roberto Spinazzola, Unione Piloti General Secretary, announced the press conference in which the associations would have launched some initiatives for the... more
DefenseMoscow-Caracas: a stronger and stronger alliance
Caracas, Venezuela - US military ships bound for Venezuela
Today, Russian ships left Severomorsk base (Russia) bound for Venezuela. Cutting edge of the fleet, the nuclear-powered cruiser, called "Peter the Great". The aim of the mission, upon its arrival in Latin-American... more
Fair and showsItalian Space Agency: "Beyond the Earth", in Milan the great public photo exhibition
Milan, Italy - From September 18th to 28th in collaboration with INAF and ESA
“Beyond the Earth” is a photo exhibition in Milan presented by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF). The exhibition is realized in co-operation with ESA, the... more
HelicoptersPrecision Aviation Services established a second AgustaWestland service centre in South Africa
Cascina Costa, Italy - For the AW-119 Ke, AW-109 Power, Grand and AW-139 helicopters
"AgustaWestland announced that Precision Aviation Services (PAS) will establish the second AgustaWestland Service Centre at Cape Town International Airport in South Africa. The Service Centre will be set... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5). Riggio: "Offer's confirmation within Thursday or presentation of a new financial plan"
Rome, Italy - From today on the Website the announcement for the call for bids
From today an announcement for the call for bids will appear on the Alitalia website for the assets acquisition. Lufthansa is interested in the Alitalia situation's development, but has not commented... more
AirlinesPakistan (2): BA announces flight suspension
Islamabad, Pakistan - The measure is effective from today
A spokesman of the British national carrier has announced this morning that British Airways (BA) has ordered the suspension of the flights bound for Pakistan. The reason for this decision is the need of... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): here comes the interest by Lufthansa
Rome, Italy - Pilots and CGIL in line with the new proposal by Fantozzi
Pilots and CGIL are in line with the new initiative of the extraordinary administrator Augusto Fantozzi to open an international tender for Alitalia (see AVIONEWS for more details). Guglielmo Epifani,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): communication from the Extraordinary Administrator
Rome, Italy - The expressions of interest shall have to be received within 30 September 2008, 12:00am
"The Extraordinary Administrator of Alitalia Linee Italiane S.p.A. in a.s., of Alitalia Airport S.p.A. in a.s., of Alitalia Express S.p.A. in a.s., of Alitalia Servizi S.p.A. in a.s. and of Volare S.p.A.... more
ReportPakistan: fire against US helicopters
Islamabad, Pakistan - No confirmation by US and Pakistani Government
Pakistani Army has probably opened fire on two US "Attack helicopters", entered the air space, precisely in Waziristan skies, forcing them to come back to Afghanistan. Scenario of this last raid was, another... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): bank accounts confiscated in Israel
Rome, Italy - Reported by the Israeli financial daily "The Marker"
As concerns about Alitalia's ability to pay for fuel grew, it suffered its first asset seizure with the Israel Airports Authority confiscating its bank accounts over a 500,000 dollars debt. A report... more
AirlinesAlitalia invites to present "Manifestations of interest"
Rome, Italy - Today the contract has been announced
After last week tensions, and a "No" from six unions to the deal, CAI (Italian air company) offer withdrawal and the green light of three unions (CISL, UIL and UGL), Alitalia Extraordinary Commissioner... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Russian customer took delivery of the first AW-119KE helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - With Versace designed interior
"AgustaWestland and Versace announced, during a ceremony held at 'JetExpo 2008' in Moscow last Thursday, that the first AW-119 Ke single turbine engine helicopter featuring a Versace-styled interior has... more
AirlinesThe Alitalia crisis favours Meridiana and Eurofly
Milan, Italy - Possible increase of frequencies on the Rome-Milan route
Meridiana and Eurofly are increasing "Their offer in reply to the growth of booking, that on September 19th recorded + 40% compared with the daily average of the period. As regards Milan, the greatest... more
AirlinesAlitalia (6): FIAVET sets up a crisis unit
Rome, Italy - About paybacks of Alitalia tickets already issued
The Alitalia situation is currently catastrophic and FIAVET (Federazione delle associazioni imprese di viaggio e turismo) expressed great anxiety and values the effects that this situation could have on... more
DefenseNorth Korea intends to resume nuclear activity
Pyonyang, North Korea - The Country wants to "Restart Yongbyon reactor"
It had been already announced at the end of August but now it has been confirmed. According to the declarations of a spokesman for the North Korea Foreign Minister, Pyonyang regime wants to "Restart Yongbyon... more
IndustryPratt & Whitney Canada establishes new parts distribution centre in Sydney, in Australia
Longueuil, Canada - To speed delivery times to customers in this region
"Pratt & Whitney Canada has established a new parts distribution centre (PDC) in Sydney, Australia to speed delivery times to customers in the Australia and New Zealand regions. P&WC's new PDC in Australia... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): Fantozzi meets unions
Rome, Italy - The meeting at 5:30 p.m. in Rome
Extraordinary Commissioner Augusto Fantozzi is meeting the six unions which have not given the green light to Alitalia rescue plan from 5:30 p.m. at Alitalia headquarter, in Rome. CGIL union, SDL (Union... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2008-19-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information {Federal Register: September 18, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 182) [Page 54065-54067] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2008-19-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 18, 2008 (Volume 73, Number)] [Page 54067-54069] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
ReportSpanair MD-82 air crash, the disaster's video published by "El Pais"
Madrid, Spain - Denounced AENA
Video images have emerged of the final moments of the Spanair Boeing MD-82 which crashed while attempting to take off from Madrid-Barajas Airport on August 20th in which 154 people died. This video, which... more
HelicoptersNanga Parbat, Kehrer-Nones rescue operation: Pakistan sends in the bill
Rome, Italy - But now it passes from hand to hand
Many of you will probably remember the story of Walter Nones and Simon Kehrer, the two Italian climbers blocked for 11 days on Nanga Parbat (Pakistan). After two months from the climbing, when the head... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Fantozzi on Wednesday to the Senate
Rome, Italy - Next week meetings
For Extraordinary Commissioner Fantozzi, next week agenda will be very busy. On Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. he will report to the Senate, where in front of Public Works Commission and Industry Commission,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): an alternative plan does not exist, the airline towards bankruptcy
Rome, Italy - Offer recalled but concert-party still living
The concert-party of big businessmen "Salva-Alitalia", ready to invest in the new Compagnia Aerea Italiana, recalled yesterday the offer following the rejection of Unions to sign the plan. "Commissioner... more
AirlinesAirOne participates at the "Italian Style"
Rome, Italy - From today to Sunday in Chicago
"AirOne participates this year for the first time, as 'Exclusive airline', at the 'Italian Style', the fair that takes place from today to next Sunday near the Navy Pier Fair Centre, in Chicago. This... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): booking, purchase of tickets and flights, all regular
Rome, Italy - According to some wrong news reported by press
"According to wrong news reported by press, Alitalia specifies that is possible to book and acquire tickets on airline's reservation systems and about the flights, all in a regular manner". more
IndustryAirbus: delivered first A-380 to Qantas
Toulouse, France - The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce's engines
"Australia’s flagship airline, Qantas, has received the first of 20 Airbus A-380s on order, at a ceremony in Toulouse, France. The Rolls-Royce powered aircraft was handed over to Qantas Chief Executive O... more
ConferencesAVIONEWS at the ceremony for 50th anniversary of "Marco Polo"-Venice Airport (2): the speech of President Enrico Marchi
Venice, Italy - "We have a historic occasion"
"An airport is always in movement, but sometimes it is necessary to go faster and sometimes it is necessary to stop to think, to remember our roots and from here to to measure the sense of own intentions... more
AerospaceTelespazio Master’s Course in its third year
Avezzano, Italy - On September 22nd at the Fucino Space Centre
The opening ceremony of the third edition of the “Space and Communication Systems” master’s course, promoted by Telespazio’s Space OPS Academy in collaboration with the Abruzzo universities and the Fin... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica at "InnoTrans 2008"
Berlin, Germany - From September 23rd to 28th
The German company "InnoTrans" is having another international railway transport and technology trade show. From 23-28 September the much anticipated event is being organised by Messe Berlin "turning the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: ENAC calls the extraordinary administrator Augusto Fantozzi
Rome, Italy - On September 22nd, 2008
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) President, Vito Riggio, and General Manager, Silvano Manera, have called on September 22nd at 10:00 am, at the ENAC headquarters, the extraordinary administrator... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines launches third daily New-York-Heathrow flight
Houston, Usa - The carrier launches new non-stop seasonal service between Houston and Rio de Janeiro
"Continental Airlines announced that it will launch a third daily non-stop flight between its New York hub, 'Newark Liberty International Airport', and London's-Heathrow Airport, effective Oct. 25, 2008... more
ReportAfghanistan: bomb against an Italian convoy
Kabul, Afghanistan - Slight injuries for a soldier
At 8:25 a.m. (Italian hour) a rudimentary bomb went off when a convoy of Italian soldiers passed, in Badghis province, in the west area of the Country, while coming back to Bala Morghab base, after having... more
IndustryEmbraer: sale of the first 195 jet to Montenegro Airlines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The Eastern European airline already operates a model under a leasing contract
"Embraer announced the sale of the first EMBRAER 195 jet to Montenegro Airlines. The agreement with the airline from the Republic of Montenegro also includes purchase rights for two more aircraft of the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: CAI's offer withdrawal
Rome, Italy - Hereafter the text of the press release
After hours of uncertainties when ifs followed one another, yesterday in the evening CAI press release was issued in order to shed light on Alitalia future. In the text it is written that: "CAI (Italian... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Transnet National Port Authority of South Africa ordered a "Grand" helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - For harbour pilot shuttle operations
"AgustaWestland announced that the Transnet National Port Authority (TNPA) of South Africa has ordered a Grand light twin helicopter for its Harbour Pilot Shuttle (HPS) service. This Grand will perform... more
AirlinesStar Alliance member carriers move together in Seoul
Milan, Italy - Move under one Roof project completed at "Incheon International" Airport
"Star Alliance member carriers recently celebrated their move to the western part of the main terminal at Seoul’s 'Incheon International' Airport. Following Star Alliance’s Move under one Roof (MuoR) con... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: rain and wind during week-end
Rome, Italy - From today and for successive 36 hours
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecast, has issued a notice for unfavourable weather conditions starting from today, on Friday September 19, 2008 and for the successive... more
ConferencesAVIONEWS at the ceremony for 50th anniversary of "Marco Polo"-Venice Airport
Venice, Italy - With the presence of the Italian Republic's President Giorgio Napolitano
Italian Republic's President, Giorgio Napolitano, took off yesterday in the airport of Venice to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Marco Polo" Airport, along with Veneto Region President, Roberto Galan,... more
ReportIraq: US air raid
Baghdad, Iraq - Killed eight civilians
Around eight civilians, all members of the same family, have probably died in Iraq after an US air raid hitting the village of Al-Darw, in the central area of the Country. The attack, reported by local... more
PeopleAustrian Airlines: Manuela Vogt appointed Country Manager for Italy and Malta
Milan, Italy - Starting from last August 1st 2008
"Austrian Airlines, a Star Alliance's member carrier, appointed Manuela Vogt Country Manager Italy & Malta starting from last August 1st. 34 years, Austrian, she has an experience in the air transport... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): waiting for the press release
Rome, Italy - The latest news
These are the most important events which marked this afternoon: After 12:00 a.m. meeting, unions disagreeing with CAI (Italian air company) program, have developed a new proposal and asked government... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: the 100th "Grand" helicopter assigned to a Russian private customer
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be used for VIP/corporate transport purposes by its owner Alexander G. Shishkin
"AgustaWestland announced the assignment of the 100th 'Grand' light twin helicopter to a Russian private customer. The aircraft will be used for VIP/corporate transport purposes by its owner Alexander... more
DefensePakistan/USA: a destabilizing politics
Islamabad, Pakistan - Yesterday another US air raid in Pakistani territory
President Bush's mandate is expiring and one of the best way to finish 8 years of government could be hunting al-Qaeda in order to demonstrate and confirm his commitment to the fight against terrorism.... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC on Alitalia and wild strikes
Florence, Italy - How applying for refunds
"Many passengers have become the only unconscious victims with Alitalia's ongoing matter and wild strikes by workers. The strike is an admissible manner that can be made in the ambit of a specific regulation... more
Civil aviationICAO: agreement on aviation security strengthens Organization/EC relations
Montreal, Canada - A MoC has been signed yesterday
"The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the European Community yesterday signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) concerning their respective aviation security audit and inspection programmes... more