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Civil aviationEurocontrol: Europe launches the standardisation of the next data link step
Brussels, Belgium - Established by the LINK2000+ Programme
"Europe has begun to standardise the future data link services which will build on the operational introduction of Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) successfully established by the LINK2000+... more
IndustryRolls-Royce to power Sichuan's 1st twin-aisle aircraft
Beijing, China - The order includes a long term TotalCare services agreement
Rolls-Royce announced that Sichuan Airlines has chosen Trent 700 engines to power its fleet of three leased Airbus A-330/200 twinjets from AerCap. The order includes a long term TotalCare(r) services agreement. Mr.... more
Press releaseEU paves the way for mobile phone use on airplanes in Europe: new rules
Brussels, Belgium - The new rules introduced today
"The European Commission today introduced rules to harmonise conditions for the take-off of pan-European mobile communication services on aircraft. These services will allow businesspeople and consumers... more
AirlinesJet2.com announced its new Summer timetable
Milan, Italy - From 2003 the low-cost airline has transported more than 10 m passengers
"From 2008 March, 30th, the new Jet2.com's Summer timetable, the UK's low-cost airline, is in force. Connections to Leeds from Venice and Rome-Fiumicino (4 times a week) are beginning again, while the... more
Civil aviationEASA, FAA and TCCA: meeting to harmonize rulemaking activities on air safety
Cologne, Germany - For two days, from April 1-2
"Experts from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the aviation authorities of the US and Canada, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), met in... more
AirlinesIberia turns to the long-range flights
Madrid, Spain - To support expenditure cuts
Iberia is going to launch a new plan to replace the 2005's "Director Plan" and start a new profitable strategy. Many domestic flights will be deleted, and Madrid will become the central base of the... more
Military aviationBoeing delivered to Canada 4th C-17A Globemaster III strategic-lift airplane
St. Louis, USA - It is the third international customer
The Boeing Company delivered the Canadian Forces' fourth C-17A Globemaster III at the company's Long Beach, California, C-17 manufacturing facility, completing Canada's order for the world's most advanced... more
AirlinesSkybus, the nth US airline in bankruptcy
Columbus, USA - Due to rising fuel costs and a slowdown in the economy
After Aloha Airlines and ATA, also another US low-cost - Skybus - has grounded its fleet and plans to file for bankruptcy protection this week. The Columbus-based airline cites rising fuel costs and a... more
AirlinesItalian Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi, about Alitalia
Rome, Italy - A precise work calendar has been fixed in the last days for this week
"The Italian Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi, about Alitalia's matter, has declared: 'For that concerning its current phase, the Government has fixed in the last days a precise work calendar... more
SecurityUK, newness on the trial for the London's foiled attacks in 2006
London, United Kingdom - The eight accused were organizing other attacks besides the air strikes
The trial in progress in Woolwich Court (UK), that should establish the responsibles for the foiled 2006's attacks to the seven airplanes flying from London to USA, has brought to light something behind... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines received EPA award
Houston, Usa - For use of nontoxic pretreatment in aircraft painting process
"Continental Airlines has received an award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Design for the Environment (DfE) Program in recognition of the airline's use of an environmentally friendly,... more
AirportsGirona Airport: Ryanair increases its presence with other five airplanes
Girona, Spain - A contribution equal to 14 million Euro
Ryanair, Irish low-fares airline, has announced that it will add five new aircraft at its Barcelona-Girona base as part of a major expansion that will increase Ryanair’s Girona routes to 75 and passenger n... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of April
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 7 to next Sunday 13
Monday 07 - Kites - 22nd International Berck sur mer Kite Festival. Berck sur Mer, Normandy, France. +33 3 21 09 50 00 www.opale-sud.fr http://eventsuk.britishairways.com Tuesday 08 - Kites... more
SecurityFAA AD on PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. model PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47 airplanes (2008-07-11)
Washington, Usa - To correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: April 4, 2008 [Page 18433-18436] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
IndustryANA increased 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter orders again
Seattle, Usa - Second reorder by key Japanese customer
"Boeing and Tokyo-based ANA (All Nippon Airways) announced that the airline exercised options for two more 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighters. The value of the agreement is not being disclosed. Previously,... more
IndustryEmbraer signed Mro contract with the Brazilian Air Force
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Agreement covers maintenance of 11 Embraer-made aircraft for five years
"Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira – FAB) have signed an Embraer Executive Care (EEC) contract covering 11 aircraft for the next five years (2008-2012). The EEC is Embraer’s Maint... more
AirlinesAlitalia: announced today the Board of Air France-KLM
Rome, Italy - The ANPAV and AVIA front is beginning to deteriorate
Announced today the Board of Air France-KLM and Jean Cyril Spinetta will have to report on the situation of the negotiations for the Alitalia's privatization. Hard day for the President of the foreign... more
ConferencesBangkok, convention on changes in climate: releases generated by airplanes and ships up for the examinations
Bangkok, Thailandia - Declaration has been approved, for the first time after Kyoto's summit
During the convention in Bangkok about changes of climate, where 163 countries are joining in these days, while they're trying to find a deal to go into effect in 2012, a declaration has been approved:... more
AirlinesAeroflot, 10 new Airbus aircraft from next November
Moscow, Russia - In according to the 2006's deal with AERCAP
Aeroflot will receive 10 new Airbus A-330/200 airplanes powered with Rolls Royce Trent 700 engines, from next November and not later than 2010, April. The fleet's enlargement of the Russian airline... more
Military aviationTwo F-16 Italian fighters go to intercept an Ukraininan jetliner on Italian skies
Rome, Italy - The foreign aircraft was unhautorized
Two fighters F-16 aircraft of the 5th Air Wing of Italian Air Force in Cervia, goes on "Scramble" to intercept an Ukrainian Tupolev Tu-134/A which entered the Italian airspaces without permission. The... more
ReportNato alliance: said "Yes" to Albania and Croatia, "Maybe" to Macedonia and "No" to Ukraine and Georgia
Bucharest, Romania - Afghanistan troops reinforcement: Turkey said no, but also Belgium joints to give its approval
Some news come from Nato's adhering country summit in Bucharest about the new entries in the alliance: the council said "Yes" to Albania and Croatia, "Maybe" to Macedonia and "No" to Ukraine and Georgia,... more
AirlineseasyJet inaugurates today its 20th base at the Lyon's airport
Milan, Italy - It's the second French base in the last two months
"Andy Harrison, easyJet's CEO, has officially inaugurated, today, the 20th airline's base at the 'Saint Exupèry' airport of Lyon, with a ceremony in front of Lyon's Mayor, Gèrard Collomb. The new b... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: AW-139 helicopter to start SaR operations in the UK
Cascina Costa, Italy - Into the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
"AgustaWestland announces the introduction of the AW-139 helicopter into the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s search and rescue service. Three helicopters provided by CHC Helicopter Corporation will s... more
ReportAfghanistan: NATO will receive more supports from countries joining the Treaty
Bucharest, Romania - More than 1600 troops and 8 helicopters
Newness are coming from Bucharest, where NATO meeting between the leaderships joining the treaty is in progress; some of them have satisfied the requests about a reinforcement of the military's presence... more
AccidentsTuninter ATR-72 disaster: Tribunal preliminary talks start
Palermo, Italy - Nine people investigated
It is starting in Palermo the Court's preliminary talk about the Tuninter ATR-72 aircraft disaster occurred on August 6, 2005. In the accident 16 people died and 23 passengers were rescued by helpers. Involved... more
AirportsGESAP: Summer news for SAS
Palermo, Italy - New direct connection to Oslo from Palermo
"SAS Scandinavian Airlines steps up in the Italian market and inaugurates a new Summer connection to Oslo from Palermo. The flight will have a weekly frequency and it will be available from next Saturday... more
Civil aviationRapid response to new US mandate for the Advance Passenger Information System
Washington, USA - It set to become APIS Quick Query
The Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) operated by the Us Customs & Border Protection agency is set to become Apis Quick Query (AQQ), allowing real-time passenger screening prior to boarding.... more
AirlinesMeridiana-Eurofly: flights from Naples to New York and Moscow restart again
Naples, Italy - National and international flights' offer is increasing
"Meridiana and Eurofly restart the direct flights from Naples-Capodichino to New York again, and they announce to present a new wide chance to leave from Naples' airport. From May, 10th, intercontinental... more
Government actsMissing airplane in Venezuela: Pedrini (DP), minutes' transcripts could add new and contradictory elements
Rome, Italy - Honourable's declarations
"'Transcript of the speeches between the control tower and the twin-engine which was carring 8 Italian tourists on Gran Roques Island, in the Caribbean Sea, missing from the beginning fo the year, 83 chilometres... more
ReportRussia-Nato: "Niet" to the passing of airplanes and troops destined to Afghanistan
Bucharest, Romania - Deal for the passing of columns with no lethal equipments has been signed
During a meeting in Belgrade with the Russian leaderships, Nato has received the denial to utilize the air space and the Russian territories to make carriers and troops passing in Afghanistan. However,... more
AirlinesJet2, special fares to reach the Yorkshire
Leeds, United Kingdom - Convenient fares until Monday, April 7th
Jet2, the low-cost airline, which transported 4m passengers from United Kingdom to Italy, inaugurates the Summer season with a special rate plan, as it shows the airline's web-site. People who'd like... more
Science and technologyBoeing successfully flies fuel cell-powered airplane
Madrid, Spain - It was the first time in aviation history
Boeing announced that it has, for the first time in aviation history, flown a manned airplane powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The recent milestone is the work of an engineering team at Boeing Research... more
AirlinesAirOne: the Summer flights have been presented
Naples, Italy - To various Mediterranean touristic destinations
"The growth of AirOne’s network of domestic and international destinations continues and intercontinental flights are about to take off. The carrier will add new international destinations to those already o... more
AirlinesATA Airlines discontinues all operations
Indianapolis, Usa - The crisis fear will hit many other US carriers
"Ater filing for Chapter 11 on April 2, 2008 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Indianapolis, IN, ATA Airlines has discontinued all operations and cancelled all current and future flights. Following the loss... more
AirlinesSkyEurope: low-cost that uses all services of e-ticketing
Bratislava, Slovakia - And IET capability in IATA BSPs
"SkyEurope Airlines (NE) low-cost carrier, host by New Skies, offers IATA (International Air Transport Association) compliant e-ticketing in 100 countries around the globe on its more than 70 routes. The... more
Military aviationSwitzerland declines the military airplanes' exportation
Berne, Switzerland - To those countries where international and national fightings are in progress
On April, 2nd 2008, Federal council has established to not authorize the military training airplanes' exporting if the receiver country is engaged in a national or international conflict, or if does exist... more
Civil aviationPrivate agreement ENAC-Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Both Minister Bianchi and Padoa-Schioppa didn't really know about it?
Intent observants of the financial and aeronautics' areas, are asking themselves which could be the remaining credibility of the Italian istitutional interlocutors looking for a hard research of an Alitalia's... more
AirlinesEmirates' A-380 airplane arrived in Dubai
Milan, Italy - The carrier has received the first aircraft which to fly within a few months
"The first of 58 Airbus A-380 aircraft of Emirates with a new livery has left the Hamburg hangar and has arrived in Dubai, headquarters of the airline. The carrier is the greatest customer of the model... more
CuriositiesMysteries in the skies: the D.B. Cooper's case
Washington , USA - The hijacker, disappeared 37 years ago on a parachute with a USD 200.000 ransom
Dan Cooper is on the top of the wanted men's list of the FBI, he's one of the few men who mocked the American investigatory systems. Cooper, if that's his real name, got onboard of a B-727 airplane on... more
Civil aviationEASA: European General Aviation Safety Team elects co-chairs
Cologne, Germany - The objective of EGAST is to promote best practices in order to improve safety
"Representatives of the General Aviation community from across Europe came together in Cologne on 1 April for the first 2008 meeting of the European General Aviation Safety Team (EGAST). The Team approved... more
IndustryEmbraer offers new operational support to Super Tucano
São José dos Campos, Brazil - System assists with training pilots for the Colombian Air Force (FAC)
"Embraer has developed an advanced training and operational support system for the Super Tucano, known as TOSS (Training and Operation Support System), covering not only the aircraft, but also ground control... more
DefenseSwitzerland refuses anti-aircraft defence's systems in Pakistan
Berne, Switzerland - Federal council will do it only when the other European countries will permit exportings to this Nation
On April, 2nd 2008 session, Federal council has decided to overrule suspension of the authorization to the exportation of anti-aircraft defence's systems exports to Pakistan, established on last November,... more
Weather forecastsItalian Civil Defense about bad weather: storms arriving on Central-Southern Regions
Rome, Italy - For the next 18-24 hours
"The Italian Civil Defense Department has issued a bad weather forecast for Central and Southern Italy. Starting from this early morning, April 4, 2008 and for successive 28-24 hours are expected showers... more
AirlinesPisa, new flights to Prague by Sky Europe
Pisa, Italy - Links' network from "Galileo Galilei" airport increases to 57 flights
From next May, 5th, Pisa will be connected with Prague: that's what the executives of Sky Europe Airlines and Tuscany Airport's Company have announced few days ago. Flights will be operated two times... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines begins new non-stop service from Cleveland to four new cities
Cleveland, Usa - To Birmingham, Charleston, Green Bay and Tulsa
"Continental Airlines on Sunday will begin new daily nonstop service from its Cleveland hub at Hopkins International Airport to four new cities - Birmingham, Ala., Charleston, S.C., Green Bay, Wis. and... more
Press releaseAlitalia: appointed new Company Chairman, Mr. Aristide Police
Rome, Italy - In this new context, the Board examined the Company’s financial and net equity situation
"The Board Meeting held yesterday took note of the resignation of Mr Maurizio Prato as Chairman-CEO of the Company, thanking him warmly for his commitment to the Company and the tasks he carried out during... more
AirportsSAC: Catania's airport closed for works on runway
Catania, Italy - From May 12-15
"SAC, Catania's airport management society, communicates that because of works on runway has been decided the closure of the Fontanarossa's air station to the air traffic for 70 non-stop hours, from 6:00pm... more
AccidentsSuriname, plane crash, at least 20 people died
Paramaribo, Suriname - Still unknown the incident's causes; there should be no survivors
A twin-engined airplane Antonov AN-28 of Blue Wings, Surinamese airline, has crashed yesterday at 11:00am (local time) nearby Paramaribo, from where it took-off. There were at least 20 people, 18 passengers... more
IndustryBoeing reports first-quarter 2008 deliveries
Chicago, Usa - For commercial and defense sectors
"The Boeing Company announced today deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the first quarter of 2008. Major program deliveries during the first quarter were as follows: Commercial... more
ReportSquabbles between Ecuador and Colombia look at USA and International Court of Justice
Quito, Ecuador - Under indictment, herbicides that Bogotà spreads on the borders with airplanes and helicopters
After the Colombian raid in Ecuadorian's territory to overcome a faction of FARC's (Colombian revolutionary armed forces) fighters, happened at the beginning fo the current month, which has generated lots... more