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AirportsWorries in the political scenario
Rome, Italy - Some comments
Fiumicino airport future, which will be decided in these hours, has breed some worries in high personalities of different political affiliations. The common word is now "Worries" for the impact that Alitalia... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM confirms its interest in Alitalia
Rome, Italy - It is ready to a minority stake
"Air France-KLM confirms its intention to remain Alitalia's strategic partner. To this effect and if it can be confirmed that the new company will be profitable, Air France-KLM is ready to take out... more
ReportUS and NATO ships on Black Sea
Moscow, Russia - Tensions between Russia and Eastern Countries
Since Tuesday, when Russia declared Abkhazia and South Ossetia Independence, International community criticism against Moscow has been fierce and unrelenting. Today French Foreign Minister (at the moment... more
IndustryBoeing, US Navy offer Super Hornet for Denmark fighter competition
St. Louis, Usa - The initial requirement is for 48 aircraft
"Boeing and the U.S. Navy delivered a proposal offering the advanced F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the Royal Danish Air Force as part of Denmark's New Combat Aircraft competition. The industry received... more
AirlineseasyJet about Alitalia: a solution welcome
Milan, Italy - But must put Italian consumers first
"Commenting on today’s decision by the Cabinet to break-up Alitalia, easyJet’s Chief Executive, Andy Harrison said: 'A solution for Alitalia is welcome but it must put Italian consumers first'.... more
Airports"Dal Molin" US base: the Council of State ruling
Rome, Italy - Go-ahead to US base widening
Council of State turned down the appeal by Italian Codacons (see AVIONEWS) that, for the fear of environmental damages, asked the stop for US base widening works, underlining the need for a popular referendum.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): go-ahead to "Marzano law" modifications
Rome, Italy - Due for tomorrow Board of Directors of the airline
After the Council of Ministers go-ahead to "Marzano law" modifications on companies in crisis, Alitalia rescue plan can go on. With the approval of such legislative measures, tomorrow Alitalia Board of... more
ReportSudan: hijackers have been arrested
Tripoli, Libya - They wanted to kidnapped Darfur governor
Positive end for the airplane of the Sudanese air company, Sun Air, landed in Libya (see AVIONEWS). According to local spokesmen, the two hijackers, who were holding hostage cabin crew, declared, after... more
Press releaseAlitalia traffic increases at Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate airports
Rome, Italy - An upward trend in traffic for the period August 1-24
"As part of the upward trend in traffic at Rome-Fiumicino airport, Alitalia reported a 35.6% rise in passengers carried for the period August 1-24, against a 29.1% increase in the number of seats offered,... more
AirlinesDarwin lands in Foggia
Foggia, Italy - From September 15th the Swiss carrier will take off from "Gino Lisa" airport
"Gino Lisa" airport will restart working from September 15th when Saab 2000 aircraft belonging to Swiss company Darwin will land in Foggia, offering flight connections with Rome, Milan-Malpensa, Palermo... more
AirlinesGermany: a new low-cost company will be set up?
Rome, Italy - Air Berlin could suffer the consequences
According to German "Der Spiegel", negotiations are underway among Lufthansa, tour operator Tui and Arcandor group. Within the end of the year, they could set up a new low-cost company which could damage... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): rescue plan is in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - The European Commission is analyzing it
Yesterday European Commission received Alitalia rescue plan. The draft will be analyzed by EC, that, after ascertaining that the plan is in line with EU regulations, will express its opinion. In the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Italian Codacons fights to protect savers' stocks
Rome, Italy - But Minister Tremonti reassures
As Codacons president, Carlo Rienzi, declared in an interview to Agi, Italian Consumers' Association is drafting a proposal in order to avoid that savers owing Alitalia stocks could be damaged by the new... more
Airlines"Progetto Fenice": cuts on Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Hereafter some details on the rescue plan
Alitalia will be streamlined: this is the content of the rescue plan, drafted by Intesa San Paolo and Imi Bank. Mr Sabelli and Mr Colaninno are still working on some aspects of the plan. The air company... more
SecurityFAA AD on DG Flugzeugbau GmbH model DG-500MB powered sailplanes (2008-17-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 48292-48294] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400 series airplanes (2008-17-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent possible loss of both hydraulic systems, resulting in the potential loss of several functions essential for safe flight and landing of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 47818-47822] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on PZL Swidnik S. A. model W-3A helicopters (2008-16-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an unsafe condition
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 47822-47824] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesJet Airways to connect Bengaluru with NY and Toronto via Brussels
Milan, Italy - To offer several connections to destinations across the US and Europe through code-share partnerships
"Jet Airways, India’s private airline, will connect Bengaluru with New York (Newark and 'JFK') and Toronto, via its European hub, Brussels commencing 31st October 2008 (subject to regulatory approvals). T... more
CuriositiesAir Canada Jazz cuts on life-jackets
Rome, Italy - Also seat cushions stay afloat...
According to Canadian press, low-cost company Air Canada Jazz has declared it will eliminate life-jackets from its airplanes, sure that they can be replaced by seat cushions. Only children will be allowed... more
AirlinesSouthwest: "Success story" in a scenario of crisis
Rome, Italy - Hereafter its magic formula...
Global economy slowdown and high oil price are forcing to its knees air transport sector. Too many stories tell us of in the red companies, which are forced to cut on their expenses to balance the books. The... more
CuriositiesFrom now on Alitalia will be called CAI
Rome, Italy - Hereafter the story of an evocative name
CAI is the acronym of "Compagnia aerea italiana" (Italian air company) and from now on it will be the name of the Italian air company Alitalia. But this new name is really evocative. It reminds us "Corpo... more
Civil aviationUS: communication breakdown at a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facility
Atlanta, Usa - Long wait for US passengers
Yesterday in the afternoon a communication breakdown at a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facility delayed many flights and it forced passengers to a long wait. The total number of flights affected... more
AccidentsCanada: an Air France airplane skidded off the runway
Montreal, Canada - No injured reported
Yesterday in the afternoon (local time), a Boeing 747 airplane of Air France, coming from Paris and with more than 500 people on board, among passengers and cabin crew, skidded off the runway while landing... more
HelicoptersBoeing awarded US Army contract concerning 191 CH-47F Chinook helicopters
St. Louis, Usa - Valued at USD 4.3 billion
"The Boeing Company has been awarded a five-year U.S. Army contract valued at USD 4.3 billion for 181 CH-47F Chinooks and 10 additional Chinooks under Fiscal Year 2008 supplemental funding. There are options... more
ReportSudanese airplane hijacked to Libya
Rome, Italy - Passengers probably set free
95 passengers on board of Sun Air flight, from Nyala (South Darfur) and bound for Karthoum (Sudan) were probably set free. Boeing 737 with over 100 people on board, among passengers and crew staff, was... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: the board of directors approves the first half report at 30 June 2008
Milan, Italy - Consolidated first half 2008 revenues up 25.1% at EUR 2,544.5m
"· Revenue in North America: $ 1,259m, up 9.6% on the $1,148.2m for the first half 2007 · Revenue in Italy: EUR 626.5m, up 4.3% on EUR 600.5m for the first half 2007 · Revenue in Rest of Europe: EUR 32... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): increase in the number of interesed investors
Rome, Italy - Bitter criticims for the government
The number of investors interested in Alitalia has increased. They are not ten, as they said, yesterday but sixteen. Among them Tronchetti-Provera and Emma Marcegaglia. The unique manager will be Rocco... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): redundancies trouble
Rome, Italy - Redundant workers will be outplaced
The new Alitalia will have to face many challenges. It will have to solve many troubles, as well; among them that one of redundancies, which are estimated to be around 7000. Experts are evaluating... more
Press releaseItalian ANSV accredits an its investigator for accident in Munich
Rome, Italy - Occurred last Sunday to an Italian ATR-72 airplane to Bologna
"ANSV, the Italian Air Safety Board, informs to have accredited an its investigator in the technical inquiry led by the German homologous investigative Authority (BFU), following to the crash happened... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): possible alliance with Air France
Rome, Italy - Due for today the meeting between Air France and Intesa Sanpaolo bank
After last April blowback between Alitalia and Air France-Klm, the hypothesis of an alliance with the aim of saving Alitalia is still possible. And, while some Italian newspapers define the decision as... more
Latest newsAugusto Fantozzi is Alitalia temporary commissioner
Rome, Italy - He is ready to be appointed
After a meeting with undersecretary Gianni Letta at palazzo Chigi, Augusto Fantozzi, whose name had already been announced as possible Alitalia temporary commissioner, defined "Realistic" the hypothesis... more
AirlinesAlitalia: yesterday meeting at Palazzo Chigi
Rome, Italy - "Marzano law" modifications discussed
Yesterday there was a meeting at palazzo Chigi (where the Italian government is based). Italian Economics Minister Giulio Tremonti, Trasports Minister Matteoli, Minister for Economic development Scajola... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. model PC-6 airplanes (2008-16-19)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 47039-47041] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH model DA-42 airplanes (2008-16-20)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 47041-47043] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Dornier model 328-100 airplanes (2008-17-01)
Washington, Usa - To reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 47027-47029] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
IndustrySAAB: The Netherlands shows interest in Gripen
Linkoping, Sweden - For 85 Next Generation aircraft
"Saab responded to the F-16 Replacement Questionnaire issued by the Dutch Ministry of Defence, offering 85 Gripen NG (Next Generation) aircraft to the Royal Netherlands Air Force. The Saab response... more
ReportRussia: South Ossetia and Abkhazia independence has been recognized (2). US reactions
Rome, Italy - And the international community comments
International community has expressed its criticism about the recent decision announced by Russian president Medvedev of recognizing South Ossetia and Abkhazia independence from Georgia. NATO Secretary... more
AirlinesO' Leary will hold a speech tomorrow in Trento
Trento, Italy - Tomorrow the speech by Ryanair manager
It is due for tomorrow August 27th, Ryanair manager Michael O’ Leary speech when, in Trento, he will close the fourth edition of “Vedrò, l’Italia al futuro”, a four-day initiative promoted by Enrico L... more
Press releaseANSV about Madrid's crash: the Italian Agency accredits an its own expert in the Spanish technical inquiry
Rome, Italy - Informed about the presence of an Italian citizen among the victims
"ANSV, the Italian Air Safety Board, informed on the presence of an Italian citizen among the victims of the crash occurred last August 20 in Madrid to a Spanair's aircraft, has provided - on the basis... more
ReportRussia: Abkhazia and Ossetia independence has been recognized
Moscow, Russia - President Medvedev has formally announced the decision
Dmitry Medvedev, the Russian president, has announced, during a speech to the Nation, that Russia has formally recognized South Ossetia and Abkhazia independence. According to Medvedev, the two separatist... more
ReportAttempt on the life of Barack Obama?
Denver, USA - Four white people arrested
Denver police has probably thwarted an attempt to the life of Barack Obama. They have arrested four people who were planning to kill the Illinois senator and possible US president on Thursday, during the... more
ReportBeijing Olympic games: the next appointment in London
Rome, Italy - Italian athletes arrived yesterday at Rome airport
After the criticism that accompanied the Olympic flame, Beijing Olympic Games officially ended on Sunday. But China had to face, till the closing ceremony, adverse weather conditions. In order to avoid... more
DefenseCrisis between Seoul and Washington governments
Seoul, North Korea - Pyonyang stops nuclear disarmament deal
It is time of crisis between Washington and Seoul governments, after Pyonyang regime declared it had suspended nuclear facilities disabling on August 14th. The source of the tension, is, according... more
OccurrencesLimoges: emergency landing for Ryanair
Limoges, France - Around twenty passengers have been hospitalized
Fear on board yesterday evening of the flight FR-9336 of Ryanair, from Bristol (UK) to Girona airport (Spain). Boeing 737 airplane of the Irish low-cost carrier, with 175 people on board, among passengers... more
Airlines"Skytrax" list on air transport
Rome, Italy - Asia defeat all other countries
After a survey conducted on 8 million passengers, "Skytrax", a company specialized in civil aviation, released last week the list of the best airports in the world. And Asia defeat all other countries,... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-8-61, DC-8- 61F, DC-8-63, DC-8-63F, DC-8-71F, and DC-8-73F airplanes (2008-16-11)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of door jamb corners of the forward and aft service doors, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 47043-47044] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103, DHC-8-106, DHC-8-201, DHC-8-202, DHC-8-301, DHC-8-311, and DHC-8-315 airplanes (2008-13-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 47029-47032] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes (2008-16-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent reduced structural integrity of the fuselage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 47035-47039] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 airplanes (2008-17-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 47032-47035] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhhibitions in the last week of August
Rome, Italy - From Thursday 28 to next Sunday 31
Thursday 28 - "2008 African Bush Pilots Fly-in". Barberton Valley Airfield, Lowveld, South Africa. + 27 (0)82 490 5721 www.bushair.co.za Friday 29 - "2008 African Bush Pilots Fly-in & Airshow".... more