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AccidentsAugust 2008: really a "Black month" for air transport?
Rome, Italy - The answers of an expert of the Italian Air Safety Board
After a month of media terrorism, when news about air accidents and inconveniences followed one another, the fear of flying is affecting all the passengers, obsessed with an unique question: are security... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -800, and - 900 series airplanes (2008-17-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent potential ignition sources inside the center fuel tank, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a center fuel tank explosion and conseguent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50714-50716] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 727 airplanes (2008-17-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking of the elevator rear spar at the tab hinge locations, which could cause excessive freeplay of the elevator control tab and possible tab flutter, and consequent loss of control of airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50705-50709] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Weather forecastsItaly divided in two parts: storms in the North and stable weather on Middle-South
Rome, Italy - Starting from today and until to Friday
"Thunderstorms in the North and steady and sunny weather in the Middle South. This is the scenario foresaw on Italian country for the next days. Starting from today, Wednesday September 3, on the North... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes equipped with certain Northrop Grumman Air Data Inertial Reference Units (2008-17-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of an ADIRU during flight, which could result in loss of one source of critical attitude and airspeed data and reduce the ability of the flightcrew to control the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50709-50711] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
ReportIngrid Betancourt meets Italian president Napolitano, Rome Mayor Alemanno and Foreign Minister Frattini
Rome, Italy - Criticism towards "Rifondazione Comunista" party
Busy agenda for Ingrid Betancourt in Rome city. The former Farc (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia)hostage, set free at the beginning of July, after six yeas of captivity, arrived last Friday at Rome-Fiumicino... more
AccidentsAir accident in Venezuela: the relatives of Italian missed people despair
Rome, Italy - They write a letter addressed to prime minister Berlusconi
The relatives of Italian missing people are in a state of despair. On January 4th, they travelled on board of a Transaven Let 410 which seems to be fallen in the sea offshore Caracas (Venezuela), with... more
ReportGeorgia: yesterday extraordinary meeting at European Council
Brussels, Belgium - Negotiations on partnership agreement will be blocked till troops withdrawal
From European Council website: "The European Council is gravely concerned by the open conflict which has broken out in Georgia, by the resulting violence and by the disproportionate reaction of Russia.... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC calls Fantozzi, Alitalia's commissioner
Rome, Italy - The meeting next Friday
"ENAC (Italian civil aviation Authority) unveils that next Friday, on September 5, at 9:30am near the Authority's headquarters, a meeting will take place with the Alitalia's commissioner, Augusto Fantozzi,... more
ReportThe hozone hole will recompose within 50-60 years
Bologna, Italy - The news from Bologna SPARC
After latest years environmental alarm, a good news has been announced. Ozone hole, causing global warming, will probably recompose within the next 50-60 years. This is the result discovered by scientists,... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines prepares to resume flights at selected airports affected by hurricane "Gustav"
Houston, Usa - The website provides latest flight information and operations summary
"Continental Airlines is continuing to adjust its operations as a result of Hurricane Gustav. Flights to various airports in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and East Texas are subject to delay or advance... more
HelicoptersSwitzerland: "Rega 7" helicopter rescues mushroom's searcher
Berne, Switzerland - Model A-109K2
The mushroom season in the inner Switzerland, for REGA, has begun last Sunday, on August 31 with recovery of a searcher crashed and serious injured. The man, searcher of mushroom near Weiach-Zurich, has... more
AirportsRussian "Football charter" flights in Genoa
Genoa, Italy - The "Cristoforo Colombo" has been interested by numerous flights at the end of August
The "Cristoforo Colombo", Genoa's airport, has been interested, from August 28-30, by numerous incoming charter flights coming from Russia, that have transported the fans of the Zenit St Petersburg Football... more
AccidentsCrashed airplane missing yesterday in Congo
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Congo - 17 people on board
It's official: the airplane, operated by a Congolese third part under a contract to Air Serv International in Congo, has crashed. The aircraft was en route from Kinsangani to Bukavu, in the East of Country,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: government-unions meeting
Rome, Italy - Negotiations will start on Thursday
It was just an introductory meeting that one which took place yesterday among government and unions, prior to September 4th negotiations. But the most important elements are clear. Ten days at disposal... more
IndustryBoeing delivered two 777 models to Emirates
Seattle, Usa - First Middle East carrier to receive two variants on the same day
"Boeing and Dubai-based airline Emirates celebrated the delivery of a 777-300ER (Extended Range) and a 777-200LR (Longer Range), marking the first double 777 delivery to a Middle East airline. Representatives... more
AirlinesQatar Airways to fly Doha-New York daily non-stop
Rome, Italy - From next October 26
"Qatar Airways announced its Doha–New York route will operate non-stop with a daily flight, effective from the beginning of the Winter 2008 schedules on October 26. The airline plans to deploy its b... more
AccidentsDiscussion about airplane crashed in Congo
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Congo - A machine dated to 1990 leased from CemAir
Accident description Date: 01 SEP 2008 Time: ca 16:00 Type: Beechcraft 1900C-1 Operating for: Air Serv International Leased from: CemAir Registration: ZS-OLD ? C/n / msn: UC-137... more
DefenseItalian Navy: turnover yesterday at the Unifil
Rome, Italy - Handed over to the French Navy
"The Rear Admiral Ruggiero Di Biase, in the waters near Beirut, has ceded yesterday, on September 1st, the leadership of the UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon), named Task Force 448, to the... more
IndustryBoeing delivered two 737-800s to Brazil's Varig Airlines
Seattle, Usa - The airplanes designed for short runways such as in Rio de Janeiro
"Boeing delivered two 737-800s to Brazil's Varig Airlines. The jetliners, sporting a bright new livery, then departed from Boeing Field to Sao Paulo. Varig's new livery features a unique starburst design... more
ReportMexico Gulf: waiting for "Gustav", hurricanes' king
New Orleans, Usa - Closed airports, million evacuated, rescue, airplanes and helicopters ready to the emergency
"Katrina" shadow, the hurricane that in 2005 hit with its violence New Orleans submerged about 80% of the city provoking the death -both on the city area that alongside coast of Mexico Gulf- of about 1800... more
AirlinesIberia, British Airways and American Airlines in the sights of Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - The European Commission starts an inquiry
The alliance announced among Iberia, British Airways and American Airlines (see AVIONEWS) has breed doubts. While waiting for US Authorities go-ahead to the "Request for anti-trust immunity", put forward... more
Civil aviationAir strikes in Italy: a difficult September is foreseen
Rome, Italy - Hereafter the calendar of the strikes
September will be a difficult month for air traffic. Many strikes have already been called: 6, 17, 25 and 28 will be the most difficult days. According to the data released by Transports Department, strikes... more
AirlinesPilots against Ryanair: it cuts on fuel
London, UK - The complaint comes from "Sunday Times" pages
Ryanair is still in the firing line. This time the cause is the accusation launched against the conditions Irish carrier oblige its pilots to fly. Even though, under EU regulations, airplanes should... more
Press releaseCouncillor Bartoletti about Viterbo's airport: EUR 100 m per year to who will come into the city
Viterbo, Italy - Over 2,5 million per day to Ryanair's heir
"An 'Award' of EUR 100 million per year, over 2,5m per day, to Ryanair's heir, that after its NO about choice to move its flights towards Rome in Viterbo, will leave the Roman destination to the competition. Interesting... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Berlusconi's declarations pending on Government-unions meeting
Rome, Italy - "The opposition knows only to criticize"
"The opposition knows only to criticize. No a positive suggestion and the support by its part", Premier Berlusconi answers to the severe criticism about "Fenice" operation in order to Alitalia's rescue,... more
Press releaseItalian SDL about Alitalia: an appeal and an invitation to Government and political and entrepreneurial forces
Rome, Italy - Some considerations before the meeting with Government
"We retain necessary to make some short considerations before the meeting with Government about Alitalia matter. 1) The strong reorganization of fleet and activity doesn't draw an airline that can walk... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 707, 720 and 720B series airplanes (2008-17-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracks and corrosion in the body terminal fittings, which could cause loss of support for the wing and could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50703-50705] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) model ERJ-170 airplanes and ERJ-190 airplanes (2008-17-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50711-50714] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): "Programma Pari" for redundant workers
Rome, Italy - Due for this afternoon the negotiations Government-unions
Unlike last week news (see AVIONEWS), 6-7 thousand Alitalia redundancies' future will not be at Land offices or at Italian Post Office. For them, there is an outplacement plan, called “Programma Pari”. The... more
AirportsItalian Sacbo: disable athletes left from Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport
Bergamo, Italy - On Monday morning with Alitalia flight AZ-2315
"Today, September 1st 2008, a group of disabled athletes left from Orio al Serio airport on the flight AZ-2315 at 11:05 a.m. bounding for Rome-Fiumicino. In Rome, they will take another flight directed... more
AirlinesContinental prepares for hurricane "Gustav"
Houston, Usa - The carrier continues to monitor the situation
"Continental Airlines continues to monitor Hurricane 'Gustav' as it moves toward the Mexican Gulf Coast. On Saturday, Continental began adding larger aircraft and additional flights into and out of... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Board of Directors' decision last Friday
Rome, Italy - The airline has requested admission to the receivership procedure
"In compliance with the decisions taken by the Company’s Board of Directors last Friday, Alitalia has requested admission to the receivership procedure as envisaged by Law no. 39 of 18 February 2004, a... more
Press releaseAlitalia: net debt as of 31 July 2008
Rome, Italy - Equal to EUR 1172 million
"- The Group’s net debt as of 31 July 2008 amounted to 1.172 million euros, with an increase in net indebtedness of 57 million euros compared to the situation on 30 June 2008 which was 1.115 million e... more
AirportsAeroporto di Firenze SpA: approved six month financial report on June 30, 2008
Florence, Italy - During Board of Directors' meeting of last Friday
"• Revenue increasing to EUR 19,5 m (+14,3%) • Gross operating margin to EUR 6m7m (34,5% of the consolidated revenue, +26,9%) • Operating result to EUR 3,7 m (19,2% of consolidated revenue, +26,1%) • Net inc... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F, DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F, and MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes (2008-17-16)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks that in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in explosions and conseguent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 28, 2008 [Page 50718-50720] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747 airplanes (2008-17-17)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fuselage skin cracks at fastener locations along the skin-to-stringer attachments, which could join together and become large and consequently result in rapid decompression of the cabin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 28, 2008 [Page 50716-50718] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2008-17-03)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct such cracking, which could prevent the left forward entry door from sealing correctly, and could cause in-flight decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 48288-48290] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) model 4101 airplanes (2008-17-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 48290-48292] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2008-17-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information *Federal Register: [Page 48286-48288] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesContinental allows changes to flights that may be affected by tropical storm "Gustav"
Houston, Usa - Through next week
"Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by Tropical Storm 'Gustav'. Weather conditions may force some delays and cancellations of flights to selected... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Passera speaks about knots to be undone
Rimini, Italy - EU, Antritust and Unions could hamper the rescue plan
During a meeting in Rimini, Corrado Passera has spoken about knots to be undone before starting Alitalia rescue plan. According to Intesa San Paolo CEO, three points could hamper the launch of "Piano Fenice":... more
ReportRussia bases in South Ossetia and Abkhazia
Moscow, Russia - Putin accuses Washington
It is due for September 2nd the signature of an agreement allowing Russia to have military bases in South Ossetia and giving the go-ahead to "Russian military bases building" on the territory. In the pipeline... more
IndustryMASwings and Firefly take delivery of new ATR-72/500s
Toulouse, France - During a ceremony held today
"Malaysia Airlines’ subsidiaries MASwings and Firefly, and ATR, celebrated today the delivery of the first ATR-72/500s of MASwings and the second ATR-72/500 of Firefly in a joint ceremony held at the A... more
IndustryBoeing, EgyptAir announce 777 fleet enhancement
Seattle, Usa - The carrier celebrated its induction as the 21st member of Star Alliance last July 11
"Boeing and EgyptAir announced an order for two 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners as part of the airline's twin-aisle fleet upgrade for its long-haul service. The order, which is worth USD 529 million... more
CuriositiesAlitalia (2): what will happen to "Millemiglia" points?
Rome, Italy - Passengers points will not be touched
During these hours, while Alitalia Board of Directors is deciding the company's future, one the questions passengers are asking themselves is if "Millemiglia" points will be still valid ("Millemiglia"... more
AirportsSEA: restart of Malpensa in August
Milan, Italy - Summer finishes with good results of Milan's airports
"Summer finishes with good performance by Milan's airports. Mainly Malpensa, after a fall of passengers recorded in the first months of de-hubbing of Alitalia, has recovered +10% of losses from -31%... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Air France deal will take off?
Rome, Italy - Yesterday in Paris Air France Board of Directors met
After last April unsuccessful negotiations, an agreement between Alitalia and Air France-Klm could take off shortly.Yesterday, in Paris, Air France Board of Directors met to discuss a possible deal with... more
AirlinesZoom Airlines closes down
Toronto, Canada - And passengers remain without their flights
Zoom Airlines, a low-cost Canadian air company, announced its customers that "From 7:00pm of August 28th 2008, it would have suspended operations and grounded its aircraft". The carrier has announced... more
OccurrencesRyanair: emergency landing at Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - No injured people
This morning at 10:25, a Boeing 737 airplane of Irish low-cost air company Ryanair, from Bergamo to Ciampino (Rome), had to do an emergency landing at Fiumicino airport due to a button signalling that... more