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AirportsGatwick up for sale
London, UK - Yesterday BAA chief executive announced it
The British airport of London-Gatwick is up for sale. Yesterday Colin Matthews, BAA chief executive announced that the "Process of selling Gatwick airports" would have begun immediately. BAA's move... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: Board of Directors approved re-organization plan
Milan, Italy - To incorporate Autogrill International SpA
"The Boards of Directors of Autogrill SpA and its wholly owned subsidiary Autogrill International SpA yesterday approved a re-organization plan that envisages the merger of Autogrill International into... more
Airportsoneworld and Lonely Planet offer travel tips for the iPhone generation
Milan, Italy - The Travel Stations installed in Linate and Malpensa airports
"oneworld, the leading quality global airline alliance, and Lonely Planet, the leading global travel information provider, have joined forces to offer guides, tips and advice on some of the world’s leading d... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Uganda Police AW-119 achieves mission readiness
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft was delivered to the customer in August
"AgustaWestland announced that the Uganda Police Air Wing has started operating its new AW-119 Koala single engine helicopter. The aircraft was delivered to the customer in August and is now fully operational... more
AccidentsIraq: US helicopter crashed
Baghdad, Iraq - Seven people have probably died
An helicopter CH-47 Chinook of the US Army crashed last night in south Iraq, nearly 100 km from Basra city. The aircraft, flying from Kuwait and bound for a Us base, in north Baghdad, carried on board... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): put under commissioner Az Airport and Az Services
Rome, Italy - It was announced yesterday by Minister Scajola
After the appointment of Commissioner Fantozzi to the administration of Alitalia SpA, on August 29th, Economic Development Minister Claudio Scajola announced yesterday the procedure of receivership also... more
AirlinesEmirates taxiing for take-off from new Terminal
Milan, Italy - The next major passenger trial is scheduled for 27th September
"With the announcement of the phased opening of Terminal Three [T3] from 14th October, the spotlight has now turned firmly on Emirates’ much-anticipated move to its dedicated new home in Dubai. EK-843 D... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Colaninno's proposal
Rome, Italy - Results of yesterday meeting
7% of CAI (Italian air company) net profit will be devoted to employees: this is the last proposal put forward by president Colaninno, during the meeting among government and unions which took place yesterday... more
AirlinesAlitalia: final act
Rome, Italy - Today' schedule
At 3:50 p.m. the ultimatum given to the unions by Mr Colaninno will expire. He explained: "Without unions' green light, CAI (Italian air company) will withdraw the offer". Ten minutes later, at 4:00 p.m.... more
ReportSpanair crash at Madrid-Barajas airport: malfunction of flap would be fated
Madrid, Spain - Boeing's settlements not respected
The advance information comes from Spanish press directly that cites preliminary outline by report of inquiry commission instituted by local Government to clarify the crash's causes of MD-82 of Spanair... more
ReportAfghanistan: four US soldiers and an Afghan one killed
Kabul, Afghanistan - Gates visits Kabul and recognizes US responsibility in the killing of 90 civilians, on August 22nd
Today in Afghanistan a mine blasted when an armoured vehicle arrived, causing the death of four US soldiers and an Afghan one, according to "Misna" news agency. In the meanwhile, US Defence Secretary... more
AirportsOn the "Iguanas island" (Galapagos) the first environmental-friendly airport
Quito, Ecuador - 20 million dollars to build an ecological airport using wind and solar energy
"We have been accused of destroying these islands. Well, now we will demonstrate that we take care of this paradise, for the sustainable development of this place", with these words Ecuador under-secretary... more
Military aviationIndian combat jets at Pakistani borders
New Delhi, India - But Air Marshal Barbora clarifies
According to "Hindustan Times" newspapers, Indian Air Force has probably deployed Sukhoi-30MKI in Kashmir and Jammu, in order to "Send out a powerful message both to China and Pakistan, with whom it has... more
Government actsQuestion on Myair airline
Bari, Italy - By President of Rifondazione comunista Group of Region Puglia, Sannicandro
"The President of Rifondazione comunista Group of Region Puglia, Sannicandro, has presented a question to the Transport Regional councillor to know: if the behaviours by Myair have known by him, and... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways: final act
Brussels, Belgium - Green light to the Greek carrier privatization
The awaited Brussels verdict has been issued. State aid for 850 million Euros that Olympic Airways, the Greek carrier, received from the Government, are not in line with EU rules, according to the opinion... more
HelicoptersCircor Aerospace receives CH-47 Chinook landing gear contract from Boeing
Corona, USA - The company supplies equipments for Osprey and Super Hornet
CIRCOR Aerospace announced yesterday it has received a multi-year contract from The Boeing Company to supply landing gear for the CH-47F Chinook advanced multimission helicopter. In addition to this... more
Military aviationUSAF demonstrated Boeing LJDAM on B-52H Stratofortress for 1st time
Barksdale, USA - The next demonstration fligh is scheduled for later this year
An airman at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), La., loads a Boeing Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (LJDAM) onto a B-52H aircraft for a recent demonstration flight. It was the first time the LJDAM had... more
Civil aviationSardinia: a man threatened flight safety
Nuoro, Italy - Now he risks five years of prison
Personal computer and two-way radios were the instruments used by a man aged 51 of Sardinia, to intercept radio frequencies for the airplanes flying in Sardinia' skies. He gave pilots instructions about... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): at 3:30 p.m. meeting government-unions
Rome, Italy - A climate of waiting reins
At the beginning it was only a rumour, but a few minutes ago Italian Labour Minister Sacconi announced that unions have been summoned at 3:30 p.m., in "Palazzo Chigi" (Rome). There is a climate of... more
AirportsItalian SACBO (2): new IAT, Information and Touristic Assistance
Bergamo, Italy - The experimentation begins from this city where there is already a working office
"With this new IAT is opened the experimental prototype of office for Information and Touristic assistance at Regional level. It deals to open the real 'Gateways towards Lombardia' in four Lombard... more
AirportsItalian SACBO: the first IAT inaugurated yesterday at Orio al Serio's airport
Bergamo, Italy - Project-pilot and experimental model that will be replicated in all Lombard airports
"Cut ribbon yesterday morning inside the Bergamo's airport and in front of authorities, to inaugurate the experimental office of IAT (Information and Touristic Assistance) finalized to the management of... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Rome's entrepreneurs in the new Alitalia?
Rome, Italy - Alemanno and entrepreneurs for Fiumicino airport
Rome is more and more determined to protect the future and the employment at Fiumicino airport. In the first line there is Rome' mayor, Gianni Alemanno, who has probably invited some names in Rome's entrepreneurial... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Tajani proposes a "Supervisor"
Rome, Italy - The problem of Alitalia state aid
A supervisor who could "Report" to European Commission, giving further information about the inquiry on the state aid to Alitalia, granted by the Italian Government: this is the new position European Commissioner... more
Military aviationBoeing awarded contract for radar upgrade on Saudi Awacs fleet
Seattle, USA - A deal worth about 42 million dollars
The Boeing Company has been awarded a contract for the initial phase of upgrading the radar on Saudi Arabia's fleet of five E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. The Foreign Military... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC issues the temporary licence to Alitalia Express and Volare
Rome, Italy - For the operational continuity
"According to EC Regulation No 2407/92 and decree law August 28th 2008 No 134, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) issued a temporary licence to Alitalia Express and Volare with deadline March 1st,... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines offers special discounted fares starting at $69 each way
Houston, Usa - For hurricane "Ike" impacted region
"Continental Airlines announced that it is offering special round-trip fares for travel originating in Houston and Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX to any destination in the contiguous United States. Beginning... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Extraordinary Administrator Augusto Fantozzi received two manifestations of interest
Rome, Italy - One by Investimenti e Sviluppo Meditarraneo S.p.A and the other from ItAli Airlines
"The Extraordinary Administrator of Alitalia, Prof. Augusto Fantozzi has communicated that on September 12, 2008 he received from Investimenti e Sviluppo Meditarraneo S.p.A., a manifestation of interest... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways: ready to take off?
Athens, Greece - Waiting for Brussels' opinions
There is an air company in Europe with an history similar to that one of the Italian carrier Alitalia: Olympic Airways. The Greek air company, founded by the tycoon Aristotele Onassis and symbol of the... more
ReportClimbers blocked on Mont Blanc
Courmayeur , Italy - Bad weather conditions prevents helicopter from rescuing them
The pilot of the rescue helicopter tried to take off in order to help the two English climbers blocked on Mont Blanc, but high winds prevented him from rescuing them. The two people, from today in... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force replaces a C-130J airplane with two C-27Js Spartan
Herat, Afghanistan - Left few days ago from the airport of Pisa
Six years later the Italy Air Force 98th Group of 46th Air Brigade returns to be employed in a mission. Last week-end two C-27J Spartan transport airplanes took off from the airport of Pisa to reach al-Bateen... more
DefenseNorth Korea: tested a long-range missile
Seoul, South Korea - "Chosun Ilbo" newspaper reports it
North Korea goes on along the route of missile tests. According to "Chosun Ilbo", a newspaper of South Korea, Pyonyang regime has probably carried out a test in order to verify the ignition system... more
Civil aviationAir transport strikes on September 17th, 2008
Rome, Italy - The interested parties
- 4 hours from 12:00 am to 4:00 pm AirOne cabin personnel; - 4 hours from 12:00 am to 4:00 pm AirOne Cityliner cabin personnel and flight attendants; - 4 hours from 12:00 am to 4:00 pm ground personnel... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines doubles second-bag fee
Atlanta, USA - Up to 50 dollars
UAL Corp's United Airlines said on Monday it is doubling the fee to check a second bag on a domestic flight to 50 dollars one-way. United estimated the fee will apply to only one out of seven customers. After... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines courted by three pretenders
Vienna, Austria - Lufthansa, Air France-Klm and S7
Airlines that will present the mandatory bid for the 43% of Austrian Airlines are Lufthansa, Air France-KLM and the Russian S7. According to indiscretions of the Austrian press, the council appointed... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: with success the Houston hub reactivation
Houston, Usa - In the aftermath of hurricane "Ike"
"Continental Airlines has resumed a comprehensive flight schedule at its Houston hub at 'Bush Intercontinental Airport' (IAH) in the aftermath of Hurricane 'Ike'. All terminals at the airport are functioning,... more
IndustryF-35 on the promise to redefine national strategic capabilities
Washington, Usa - Originally conceived ideal of a tri-service combat aircraft
"A Lockheed Martin Joint Strike Fighter executive said that the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is living up to the originally conceived ideal of a tri-service combat aircraft that leverages stealth... more
IndustryAirbus: Air Caraibes launches the A-350/1000 airplane in Europe
Toulouse, France - The carrier has signed a MoU for three models
"French Caribbean carrier, Air Caraïbes, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for three A-350/1000 aircraft, and is with this purchase decision becoming the European launch customer for the largest... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): now "Looks at Lufthansa"
Rome, Italy - The German carrier answers
Now Alitalia looks another time to Lufthansa that, according to prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, could be the "Ideal partner" for CAI (Italian air company). An opinion, this one, shared by general... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): prime minister Berlusconi on the national air company
Rome, Italy - The alternative? Bankruptcy
Italian prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, asks more "Responsibility" to people who have not understood that if negotiations don't take off, the alternative is only one "Bankruptcy": this is the substance... more
AirlinesAF-KLM. Winter schedule 2008-2009: Air France
Paris, France - The long-haul schedule thanks to the Air France-Delta joint-venture implemented this Summer
"In a difficult global economic environment impacted by very high oil prices, the Air France-KLM Group’s Winter schedule posts moderate growth for the 2008-09 season which starts on 26 October 2008.... more
AirlinesLufthansa takes a strategic equity share in Brussels Airlines
Brussels, Belgium - The Belgian carrier is embarking on a new future with the German one
"Brussels Airlines is embarking on a new future with German airline: Lufthansa Chairman, Wolfgang Mayrhuber, and SN Airholding Chairman, Eitienne Davignon, have signed an agreement, which initially envisages... more
AirlinesAlitalia: negotiations go on
Rome, Italy - Cancelled this afternoon unions' meeting
After the pessimism of the last few days and Government-unions negotiations deadlock, the first signal of opening arrived after yesterday meeting among Government and confederal unions (CGL, CISL, UIL,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Financial Police requests the acquisition of accounts
Rome, Italy - An investigation relating to the past of the airline
This morning, on decision of the Rome Prosecutor’s Office, the Financial Police's tax squad has been sent at the Alitalia headquarters. The goal was to acquire the accounts of the last 10 years along w... more
Military aviationPakistan reacts to US helicopters?
Islamabad, Pakistan - Declared by an anonymous source but denied by Pakistani Army
A clear affirmation of the Pakistani territorial sovereignty after the declaration released by Islamabad a few days on Angor Adda air raid, probably carried with US aircraft coming from Afghanistan, when... more
SecurityFAA AD on Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies (2008-19-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of engine power due to cracks and possible engine failure caused by separation of a cylinder head, which could result in loss of control of the aircraft
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: September 15, 2008 [Page 53105-53113] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesBritish Airways to lay off 1,400 managers
London, United Kingdom - Civil Aviation Authority launches the alarm
British Airways CEO, Willy Walsh, during a meeting at the airport of London-Heathrow, has announced its plan of cost restraint that forecasts 1,400 redundancies among managers. With this solution the... more
DefenseIran: published IAEA report
Tehran, Iran - El-Baradei organization accuses Iran
In the report published, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) accuses Tehran Government for enriching uranium, despite UN Security Council resolution. El-Baradei Agency blames the Country... more
IndustryAirbus reaches agreement with GKN
Toulouse, France - For the cession of installations in Filton, Great Britain
"Airbus and GKN have signed an agreement for the cession of installations, for construction and assembly of wing's components in Airbus' facility, in Filton, Great Britain. The activities, on the base... more
AirportsItalian SAB: strike fixed for next Wednesday
Bologna, Italy - For four hours
"SAB, Bologna's airport management society, informs passengers that next Wednesday, September 17, from 12am to 4pm, for a local strike fixed by CUB-RDB for SAB's workers, Marconi Handling, BAS, Giaccheri... more
AirlinesAF-KLM. Winter schedule 08/09: KLM
Amsterdam, Holland - It will begin next October 26
"In a difficult global economic context marked by a constantly high oil price, the Air France-KLM Group's winter schedule posts moderate growth for the 2008-09 season which begins on 26 October 2008. The... more