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AerospaceFinmeccanica (4): the space sector
Rome, Italy - Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio
- Revenues stood at EUR 451 million, up EUR 74 million (+20%) on the previous year’s figure of EUR 377 million, owing to increased output in both segments (manufacturing and satellite services). Production r... more
Military aviationFinmeccanica (2): the defence and security electronics sector
Rome, Italy - SELEX Galileo, SELEX Communications, SELEX Sistemi Integrati, SELEX Service Management, Elsag Datamat, Seicos, VEGA Group
- Revenues stood at EUR 1,628 million, broadly in line with the EUR 1,607 million posted in 2007, despite the impact of the change in the Euro/Sterling exchange rate, which reduced revenues by around EUR... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: performance by the helicopter sector
Rome, Italy - The first-half 2008 of AgustaWestland
- Revenues stood at EUR 1,469 million, broadly in line with the EUR 1,478 million recorded at 30 June 2007, despite a significantly negative item of EUR 92 million relating to the conversion of results... more
Military aviationFinmeccanica (3): the aeronautical sector
Rome, Italy - Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aeronavali, Alenia Aermacchi, GIE ATR, Alenia SIA
- Revenues came in at EUR 1,062 million, an increase of EUR 109 million (+11.4%) on the EUR 953 million recorded in 2007. Contributions to revenue came especially from the following: in the military segment,... more
Press releaseAirlift to sort out illegal migrants in Lampedusa
Rome, Italy - A boat will be used as well. Italian Interior Department statement
"This morning Italian Interior Department ordered the transfer of 500 illegal migrants from Lampedusa first aid centre through an airlift and a boat. Illegal migrants (men, women and under age people),... more
Press releaseItalian Senator Poretti about Alitalia. Save a society already technically failed and with other disbursements pending for violation of competition in USA, Canada and EU?
Rome, Italy - Regarding to the redundancies' number
"It's a stream that we pay. The continuous rumors about Alitalia's relaunch plan (5,000 or 7,000 redundancies?) increase the worries regarding the costs that Italians will pay. And despite of the action... more
AerospaceWater on Mars
Tucson, USA - Nasa Mars Phoenix's discovery
Laboratory tests aboard NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander have identified water in a soil sample. The lander's robotic arm delivered the sample Wednesday to an instrument that identifies vapors produced by the... more
PeopleTelespazio: the Board of Directors confirms Giuseppe Veredice as CEO of the society
Rome, Italy - The other appointments: Bruno Rambaud and Giuseppe Viriglio
"The Shareholders Meeting of Telespazio Holding (Finmeccanica: 67%; Thales: 33%) held on 31 July 2008 appointed Bruno Rambaud as Chairman of the new Board of Directors. The Board of Directors of Telespazio... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter Deutschland GMBH model MBB- BK-117C-2 helicopters (2008-15-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 44137-44139] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. model PC-6 series airplanes (2008-16-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 44145-44147] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirportsMarconi Handling: yesterday agreement between Italian Sab and Ryanair
Bologna, Italy - Board of Directors satisfied about the signed agreement
"Marconi Handling (MH) Board of Directors, which met yesterday in the afternoon, has acknowledged its satisfaction about the agreement signed by Bologna airport and low-cost company Ryanair. Such agreement... more
AirlinesRyanair: Turin-Barcelona flight returns
Turin, Italy - Five connections from Turin airport
Low-cost company Ryanair announces the return of the flight connecting Turin with Barcelona-Girona. At the moment five connections are effective at Turin airport. The route, effective from October 28th... more
AirportsItalian Sacbo: new connection Orio al Serio-Berlin from tomorrow
Bergamo, Italy - The service will be offered by Ryanair
"From August 2nd, low-cost company Ryanair will offer air passengers a new flight connecting Orio al Serio airport and Berlin (Schonefeld airport). The flight will be three times per week (on Tuesday,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: net debt as of 30 June 2008
Rome, Italy - It's equal to EUR 1115 million
"- The Group’s net debt as of 30 June 2008 amounted to 1.115 million euros, in line with the situation on 31 May 2008 which was 1.121 million euros (management figures); regarding the 300 million euros c... more
Curiosities"Discovery" tells Leonardo
Rome , Italy - A trip on the great scientist's inventions
"Doing Leonardo" is the provisional title of a new tv program "Discovery Channel" and producer Craig Piligian are working on. It will be composed of six episodes, lasting one hour everyone, food for... more
Military aviationPrince William's training
Rome, Italy - The place remains secret
Still military exploits for Prince William who will wear the uniform another time, in this case for British Special Forces. But a spokesman for Clarence House did not reveal the place chosen for his training.... more
AirportsUS Nato base in Vicenza: street fight among demonstrators and policemen
Vicenza , Italy - Rails occupied
Still troubles at "Dal Molin" airport in Vicenza. Yesterday around 2000 people demonstrated against Council of State's go-ahead to the US base' s widening and against government commissioner Paolo Costa... more
Government actsItalian question on "Touch" also in private parts must suffer also passengers that return in Schengen area
Rome, Italy - By Senator Elio Lannutti (Italia dei valori)
"The Italian Senator Elio Lannutti (Italia dei valori) asks to the Foreign Affairs to know: if Minister doesn't retain that what happened to the Italian citizens last July 27, 2008 at the Nice's international... more
AirportsItalian Sab: Ryanair flies at "Guglielmo Marconi", Bologna's airport
Bologna, Italy - The airline's activity will begin next October 27 with seven new links
"Ryanair and Bologna's airport have underwritten a multiyear marketing agreement, that will allow to the airport to develop low-cost segment, in a significant manner, according to the Business Plan foresees,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Fini asks for a report by Government on the Italian airline
Rome, Italy - In reply to a request by the UDC party group
And after the invitation to the Government by Anna Finocchiaro, Senate PD party floor-leader (see AVIONEWS), to refer on Alitalia, today is the time of Gianfranco Fini, President of Chamber. This request... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) model 430 helicopters (2008-15-04)
Washington, Usa - To address the unsafe conditions
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 30, 2008 [Page 44140-44142] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesAfter 57 years of life, is Aerolineas Argentina in its death throes?
Buenos Aires, Argentina - World air companies in their darkest hours
Air company Aerolineas Argentinas (AA), set up on December 7th in 1950 as State company through N° 26.099 decree was privatized, later on. At the moment, it is living one of its darkest hours because... more
DefenseUK: short of military helicopters in Middle East and an emergency summit is summoned
London, United Kingdom - Also Italy is looking for a solution
British Forces are so short of helicopters in Afghanistan and Iraq that they are considering renting them from other Countries, or even from the controversial US security contractor Blackwater. It seems... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Michael O'Leary, a volcano in full eruption
Bologna, Italy - Criticisms to the Berlusconi Government during the today presentation of the new Ryanair routes
A leopard cannot change its spots. Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, not satisfied of the last advertising that provoked the fury of the Italian Transport Minister, Altero Matteoli, to whom answered "If... more
AirlinesLufthansa: the strike continues to the last. Cancelled hundreds of flights
Frankfurt, Germany - In the next days the 10% of its flights will be suspended
The strike to the last, started on Monday, is still in progress. The carrier expected to cancel a total of 128 flights today, 50 more than the day before. The agitation has been announced by Lufthansa... more
ReportIllegal migrants arrival: an unstoppable tide
Lampedusa, Italy - First aid center in Lampedusa collapsed
Over the last few days, Spain, Sardinia, Lampedusa and Malta's coasts have been invaded by illegal migrants. A few hours ago, a boat located 80 miles South Malta's island has wrecked. On board 28 Somali... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Italian Transport Committee deputies (Pdl) solicit the Government
Rome, Italy - Risks: misunderstanding and tension
"The Government should report to Transport Committee about the recent developments for Alitalia" - declared in a joint statement deputies of Pdl Transport Committee members Silvano Moffa, Vincenzo Piso,... more
SecurityElectronic screening for passengers going to US
Brussels, Belgium - Green light for the pilot project from tomorrow
On Monday Jackie Bednarz, a spokesman for the Department of Defence declared that members of "Countries not needing a visa" should request an authorization via Internet before going to the States. In... more
Press releaseItalian Enac about first report on air traffic trend for Rome-Fiumicino (2)
Rome , Italy - Some figures...
In the following part, some figures about the first part of summertime at Fiumicino airport. These figures will be compared with last year performance. Traffic trend from January 1st 2008 to 27th... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica (4): first-half highlights and significant events since June 2008
Rome, Italy - The acquisition of DRS Technologies will be carried out via the constitution by Finmeccanica of a company incorporated in the US
On 16 January 2008, following the takeover bid launched by Finmeccanica for the UK company VEGA Group Plc, and after achieving a 65.1% take-up rate giving Finmeccanica a total stake of 93.3%, the offer... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC about first report on air traffic trend for Rome-Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - During the initial phase of Summer season
A first report on the trend of season above Italian main airport has been announced yesterday during a weekly meeting organized by ENAC's (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Airport Director in Rome-Fiumicino... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica (2): breakdown of key figures
Rome, Italy - Revenues, Adj EBITA, Net profit, Net debt and Free Operating Cash Flow
Revenues came in at EUR 6,433 million in 1H08, versus EUR 6,079 million in 1H07, an increase of EUR 354 million (+6%). Aerospace and Defence accounted for 80% of production in the period, and Energy and... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: the Board of Directors approves first-half results
Rome, Italy - Revenues up 6%
Finmeccanica continued to grow organically during the first half of 2008, confirming the stability and quality of its growth plan. - Revenues came in at EUR 6,433 million in 1H08, versus EUR 6,079 million... more
AirportsAeradria: Rimini-Tirana, three flights per week with Belle Air
Rimini, Italy - Green light from August 1st
“'After the unexpected withdrawal by Albanian Airlines carrier, the problem was - Massimo Vannucci, Aeradria SpA (Rimini's airport management society) vice-president, explains - creating a new connection w... more
AirportsWill Italian AVA become concessionary of the management of Villanova d'Albenga's airport?
Albenga, Italy - The press release of the "Panero"'s airport management society
It has left the request from "Panero" to Rome, about the assignation of the total public licence of the airport's areas that would pass, in such way, under the AVA's leadership, the airport management... more
SecurityFAA AD on MD Helicopters, Inc. model 369A, OH-6A, 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, and 369HS helicopters (2008-15-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent disbonding and subsequent separation of an abrasion strip from a T/R blade, which could result in vibration, loss of the T/R, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 30, 2008 [Page 44139-44140] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesYesterday Alitalia' s Board of Directors meeting
Rome, Italy - Berlusconi and Veltroni's declarations
Yesterday Alitalia's Board of Directors met but the meeting agenda was not revealed. Walter Veltroni, Democratic Party leader, attacked Berlusconi for a declaration released by Italian prime minister... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hawker Beechcraft Corporation model 390 airplanes (2008-16-02)
Washington, Usa - To correct potentially inadequate stall warning with loss of stick pusher function
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 30, 2008 [Page 44142-44145] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica (3): orders and the research and development sector
Rome, Italy - The order backlog was equivalent to around three years of production
New orders totalled EUR 6,809 million, an increase of EUR 331 million (+5%) on the figure of EUR 6,478 million recorded in 1H07, and were received in almost all segments. Aerospace and Defence accounted... more
AirlineseasyJet: seasonal flight Turin-Luton from December
Turin, Italy - Flight connection suspended last April 21st
The low-cost air company easyJet will resume the connection Turin-Luton, suspended on April 21st. But the carrier has already declared that it will be a seasonal flight. The flight will be effective... more
AirlinesMalpensa-Fiumicino-Mauritius: an endless trip for Eurofly passengers
Rome, Italy - Causes: two technical failures
Due to a breakdown, 220 Eurofly passengers heading to Mauritius were obliged to a long wait in Milan-Malpensa airport lasted 18 hours. They were obliged to a long wait in Rome-Fiumicino airport as well,... more
ReportWoman's body found in a bathroom on Delta's airplane
Atlanta, Usa - The same carrier communicates it
A spokesperson of the same US carrier, Delta Airlines, communicated that the flight assistants, at the end of Los-Angeles-Atlanta route, after the passengers' disembarking, have forced the bathroom's door... more
AirportsZurich against E-tickets and ID cards counterfeiting
Zurich, Switzerland - A widespread phenomenon
Zurich Police drew a balance about e-tickets, ID cards and entry visas counterfeiting during the first six months of 2008 regarding Kloten airport traffic. First of all there are e-tickets which should... more
DefenseTomorrow Russia-Libya meeting
Moscow, Russia - They will talk about last April agreement implementation
Russian Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin, will meet in Moscow his Libyan counterpart al-Baghdadi al-Mahmoudi. Tomorrow they will discuss about the implementation of the agreement reached between Putin and... more
ReportKaradzic extradited in The Hague
The Hague, The Netherlands - Protest by some Karadzic's supporters
Today Radovan Karadzic, arrested in Belgrade on 21st July by Serbian Authorities, was accused of war crimes and genocide perpetrated during Bosnian war from 1992 to 1995. Karadzic, arrived to The Hague... more
Military aviationPakistan F-16s: US Congress veto
Washington, Usa - Bush administration decision suspended
"We have requested a hold, waiting for additional information. We fear that the proposal put forward by Bush administration regarding the use of military funding to finance F-16s upgrading could deduct... more
Government actsItalian Senator Poretti (2). Question on Alitalia: verify the debate opened in community and national ambits
Rome, Italy - By Senator Marco Perduca (Partito democratico)
"The Italian Senators Donatella Poretti and Marco Perduca (Partito democratico) have addressed a question to the Economy, and Transport Ministeries to know: which is the state of the controversy opened... more
Press releaseItalian Senator Poretti (Partito democratico) about Alitalia. Infraction on competition in community ambit?
Rome, Italy - Who will be the responsible? A parliamentary question has been presented
"When an airline is in severe financial difficulties, despite of public money that in many times the Italian State has given, can be that it tries and achieves to operate a price policy outside the rules... more
AirlinesBlue Air receives the first Boeing B-737/800
Turin, Italy - In December the second airplane, next year the third one
Blue Air, Romanian low-cost carrier, has received this month one of the three airplanes Boeing B-737/800 leased. The second plane will be delivered in December 2008, the other one next year. The... more
AirlinesRyanair fined
Rome, Italy - EUR 54.100 to be paid by the Irish low-cost company
Antitrust sentenced Ryanair to pay a fine of EUR 54.100, due to an advertisement published on the carrier's website. Under the air company's ad, would-be passengers could buy tickets "From 10 EUR one way,... more