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IndustryFinmeccanica (7): Thales Alenia Space, Telespazio
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 853 million (+12%); Adj. EBIT: EUR 61 million (+45%)
"Revenues were EUR 853 million, up 12% from EUR 764 million in 2006, owing to increased output in both the manufacturing and satellite services segments. Production mainly related to project work on telecommunications... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (6): Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aeronavali, Alenia Aermacchi, GIE Atr, Alenia Sia
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 2,306 million (+21%); Adj. EBITA*: EUR 240 million (+15%)
"Revenues totalled EUR 2,306 million, a 21% increase over the EUR 1,908 million reported in 2006. This performance was due to a greater contribution from the civil market, in particular work on the ATR... more
AirlinesAdam Air could be grounded
Jakarta, Indonesia - Due to the non payment of the insurance policies
Adam Air, Indonesia low-cost airline, could be grounded if it will not manage to pay the insurance policies of its fleet. The insurance deadline is the latest blow to the airline's budget. The Indonesian... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (5): Selex Galileo, Selex Communications, Selex Sistemi Integrati, Selex Service
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 3,826 million (+2%); Adj. EBITA: EUR 427 million (+26%)
"Revenues were EUR 3,826 million, above the previous year’s sales of EUR 3,747 million. The main contributors to revenues were: production of the DASS system and avionics equipment and radar for the E... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica (4): results by business sector
Rome, Italy - AgustaWestland: revenues EUR 2,980 million (+9%); Adj. EBIT: EUR 377 million (+27%)
"Revenues totalled EUR 2,980 million, up 9% from EUR 2.727 million in 2006. This improvement was due to higher volumes in the civil/government helicopters business and product support activities (IOS integrated... more
Civil aviationEC and US DOT launch a joint research project on airline alliances
Brussels, Belgium - The final report will be published in 2009
The European Commission and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) have launched joint research aimed at deepening their understanding of transatlantic air services. The research will explore the robust... more
IndustryBoeing awarded 2nd contract for F-15 radar upgrade work
St.Louis, USA - The contract worth 130 USD million
The Boeing Company has been awarded a $ 130 million U.S. Air Force contract to upgrade 16 Air Force and Air National Guard F-15C Eagles with the APG-63 version 3 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA)... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (3): 2007 operational highlights and significant events
Rome, Italy - Since the end of the period
"On 7 February, AgustaWestland and Boeing signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the joint production of the next generation of Chinook logistical transport helicopters for the Italian army, and for... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): fights in front of the AZ headquarters in Rome
Rome, Italy - Today afternoon the meeting with the Unions
500 employees of Alitech (Naples) met with the Police in front of the Alitalia Headquarters in Rome. The meeting among AZ management, Air France and Unions is started at 3:00 pm. In the meantime the... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (2): breakdown of key financial results
Rome, Italy - Revenues, net profit, EPS, FOCF, orders, net debt, dividend, shareholders' meeting
"Revenues totalled EUR 13,429 million in 2007, an annual increase of EUR 957 million (+8%) versus EUR 12,472 million in 2006. The rise was due to organic growth and was in line with the Group’s general g... more
AccidentsGreek Army's helicopter crashed in North-East of Country
Athens, Greece - Three occupants would be dead
Greek Defense's leadership unveiled that a UH-1 Huey helicopter of the national Army crashed this morning after took off from an air base situated in the Imathia Prefecture, missing from radar screens... more
IndustryEgyptair selects Rolls-Royce Trent 700 and Totalcare for A-330s
Toulouse, France - The contract is valued at around USD 500 million at list prices
EgyptAir has selected the Rolls-Royce Trent 700 to power an additional fleet of up to eight Airbus A-330s, due for delivery from 2011. Including a TotalCare long-term services agreement, the contract is... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Board approves 2007 results
Rome, Italy - Revenues up 8%, new orders up 14%
"· Finmeccanica improved its results in 2007 through organic growth, confirming the stability and quality of its development strategy · Revenues grew 8% to EUR 13,429 million from EUR 12,472 million i... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 airplanes (2008-05-12)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct wear of the inboard flap trunnions, which could lead to loss of flap surface control and consequently result in the flap detaching from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 13084-13087] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 and A-300/600 series airplanes (2008-06-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 13078-13081] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200, A-330/300, A-340/200, and A-340/300 series airplanes (2008-06-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the elevator servo controls during certain phases of takeoff, which could result in an unannounced loss of elevator control and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 13103-13106] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200, A-330/300, A-340/200, and A-340/300 series airplanes (2008-06-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking of the attachment lugs, which could result in partial loss of elevator function and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 13093-13096] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AerospaceFinmeccanica: Telespazio to take part in "SATExpo Europe 2008"
Rome, Italy - At the New Rome Trade Center from 27th to 29th March
Telespazio, a Finmeccanica/Thales company, will take part in "SATExpo Europe 2008", the international exhibition of space and advanced telecommunications to be held at the New Rome Trade Center from 27... more
AirlinesBA charged with unnecessary emissions of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
London, United Kingdom - Critised for operating three long-haul flights without passengers
British Airways (BA) was criticised by the press and Peter Ainsworth, the shadow environment secretary, for operating at least three long-haul "Ghost flights" totalling 15,000 miles with no passengers... more
AirlinesTAP Portugal: connections to Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo via Lisbon
Rome, Italy - Four weekly in the afternoon to Sao Paolo and five ones to Rio de Janeiro
"TAP, Star Alliance's member, will serve four weekly connections to Sao Paolo and five ones to Rio de Janeiro during the afternoon, as of March 30; this to offer a better links service from Italy to Brazil,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): it is necessary to solve the matter SEA for Air France-KLM
Rome, Italy - The appeal by Prodi to the Milan Airports Management Company
Before the Alitalia takeover by the French-Dutch carrier Air France-KLM is officialized, will be necessary to solve some matters, in particular the 1.25 billion Euro case of SEA against Alitalia (see AVIONEWS).... more
AirportsSAB: first direct link to Moscow started this morning
Bologna, Italy - Great waiting for restarting of that to NY
"The first flight to Moscow took off this morning at 8:45 from 'Guglielmo Marconi', Bologna's airport. Served by an A-320 aircraft with 180 seats, the connection will have two weekly frequencies (on Tuesday... more
AirlinesAlitalia: green-light by the Italian Treasure Ministry
Rome, Italy - Stock suspended limit down -26.59%
Green-light by the Italian Treasure Ministry to the Air France-KLM's offer after the yesterday extraordinary Council of Ministers. Expected for this afternoon at 3:00 pm the meeting between the French-Dutch... more
Press releaseAmnesty International about Tibet
Rome, Italy - Independent UN investigation needed
"'The Chinese authorities should allow an independent UN investigation into the events of the last week in Tibet, particularly in the light of the sealing off of the region in recent days and the long-term... more
IndustryLockheed Martin F-35 airplane succeeds in first aerial refueling test
Fort Worth, Usa - Program on track for first production deliveries in 2010
"The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft successfully completed the first stage of its airborne refueling tests during the aircraft’s 34th flight last Wednesday. Aerial refueling capability will e... more
Press releaseAmnesty International: report about Iraq
Rome, Italy - Five years of carnage and despair
"Five years after US-led forces toppled Saddam Hussein, Iraq remains one of the most dangerous countries in the world for human rights, Amnesty International said yesterday. In a new report, Carnage... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM following the Italian Council of Ministers yesterday
Rome, Italy - About the offer for Alitalia
"Air France-KLM announced that the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance, following the Council of Ministers has expressed its supports to the transaction proposed by Air France-KLM and accepted by Alitalia's... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force: airlift with Albania to rescue serious wounded from explosion to arsenal in Tirana
Ferrara, Italy - Falcon 900 and C-130J aircraft employed
Last Sunday, March 16, following to the worsening of condition for 11 injured from the explosion in an arsenal in Tirana, the Italian Air Force made an air bridge with Albania involving the Falcon 900... more
AirlinesVolareweb: new flights for holidays
Gallarate, Italy - It's the only carrier to serve Sardinia
"Volareweb increases the number of flights towards destinations for Summer. It's the only airline to serve all Sardinia: Cagliari, Alghero and Olbia are linked to Milan with 23 weekly connections. From... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800 and -900; and 757-200, -200PF, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes (2008-06-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent electrical energy from lightning, hot shorts, or fault current from entering the fuel tank through the actuator shaft, which could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register [Page 13081-13084] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-200 series airplanes (2008-06-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking of the support fittings, which could result in a consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 13109-13111] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Military aviationBell Helicopter and Boeing celebrate 100th V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor
Washington, USA - Special thanks by the V-22 Program Director
Bell Helicopter Amarillo Military Aircraft Assembly Center played host to the 100th Aircraft Ceremony. The Bell Boeing event recognized the achievements of the vendors, suppliers and workers who built... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the irony of the foreign press
Rome, Italy - The sop of Italy
Alitalia, the stricken Italian national airline, has fallen into foreign hands, those of Air France-KLM, after a tortuous process of sale begun in 2006 when the former premier Romano Prodi defined the... more
ReportIslamic Jihad armed of new missiles to hit Israel
Gaza, Gaza Strip - Besides Qassam, missiles of 22 km of range
Israel retains that the Brigades Izzadin Kassam are managed to introduce in the Gaza Strip via Sinai new transport missiles, anti-aircraft armaments and Russian KPV machine guns from 14,5mm (evidence is... more
Civil aviationThe EU ensures access to air transport for reduced mobility people
Brussels, Belgium - The new rules will be soon into force
Starting March 15, new rules entered into force to offer the disabled and the elderly access to air transport comparable to that of any other passengers flying from airports in the European Union. The... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti: the airline's occasions
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - For Summer season
"Air Dolomiti announces new flights for Summer Season. With Summer, in fact, the airline re-starts activity towards Sardinia: from June to end of September passengers could fly towards the Italian isle... more
Military aviationThe Russian Air Defense to train in the launch of surface-to-air missiles
Moscow, Russia - In the centre of Telemba, Eastern Siberia
The Russian Air Force's Air Defense units will fire over ten surface-to-air missiles at the Telemba training centre in East Siberia's Chita Region, the military spokesman said on Monday. Alexander... more
AirportsAdF SpA: approved consolidated results on December 31, 2007
Florence, Italy - During Board of Directors' meeting
"- Consolidated revenues equal to EUR 37,7 million, +34,0% compared to EUR 28,1 million in 2006. - Gross operating margin equal to EUR 13,6 million, +65,1 in 2006 (EUR 8,2 million). - Net profit to EUR... more
Press releaseItalian Transport Ministry about offer by AF/KLM for Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Bianchi's declarations
"'Finally we will know the definitive offer by Air France-KLM for Alitalia's purchase', declared Italian Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi, who added 'Now I can evaluate the offer and to express an... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): share of the Italian airline are valued 0.10 Euro
Rome, Italy - The guarantees wanted by the French-Dutch carrier
In the plan for the Alitalia's takeover, the French-Dutch carrier should established a temporary power of veto on the strategic choices and claimed a guarantee on possible damages resulting from the AZ... more
Military aviationUS: F-16 fighter launches a dummy bomb by mistake on a building
Washington, USA - Damaged an apartment complex without provoking victims
A US Air National Guard F-16 fighter jet has accidentally bombed an apartment complex in the mid-American city of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The incident has significantly damaged the building without provoking... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Maurizio Prato to meet tomorrow the Unions
Rome, Italy - The President of the French-Dutch Group will participate to the meeting
The Alitalia President, Maurizio Prato, will meet tomorrow at 3:00 pm, along with the French President, Jean Cyril Spinetta, the Italian Unions to present the Air France-KLM's plan. However, as regards... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines: positive net result of EUR 3,3 million in 2007
Milan, Italy - Adjusted EBIT returns clearly into positive figures at EUR 39.1m
"Substantial improvement in result situation The company succeeded in improving its EBIT from EUR -89.0m the previous year to EUR 25.6m in the report period 2007. This was primarily due to cost reductions... more
AirlinesAlitalia shares suspended in the Stock Exchange after the Air France'offer
Milan, Italy - A current 35% drop
Alitalia's shares were suspended limit-down after a 35% drop as the ailing airline accepted a bid from Air France-KLM at 0.10 Euro per share. The stock was still suspended. The Italian Government will... more
Press releaseAir France-Klm: share exchange for Alitalia
Paris, France - A capital increase for a total of € 1 bn
"In accordance with the announced timetable, Air France-KLM submitted on 14th March 2008 a proposal to Alitalia aimed at combining Alitalia and the Air France-KLM Group and acquiring the control of the... more
Press releaseAlitalia. Board of Directors of 15 March 2008: Industrial plan 2008-2010
Rome, Italy - It maintains a close continuity with the Plan of Survival/Transition approved in September 2007 and is in line with the 2008 Budget
"Industrial Plan 2008-2010 Assumptions The Industrial Plan 2008-2010, which maintains a close continuity with the Plan of Survival/Transition approved in September 2007 and is in line with the... more
Press releaseAlitalia. Board of Directors of 15 March 2008: Air France-KLM’s Binding Offer
Rome, Italy - Strategic Rational of the Transaction
"Strategic Rational of the Transaction The new group (the 'Enlarged Group') will benefit from the comprehensive, competitive and efficient market coverage that will strengthen its position as the leading... more
Press releaseAlitalia. Board of Directors of 15 March 2008: accepted Air France-KLM’s Binding Offer
Rome, Italy - Within the new industrial set up, Alitalia will continue to benefit from the global alliance SkyTeam
"Alitalia – Linee Aeree Italiane SpA’s Board of Directors resolved unanimously in favour of accepting Air France-KLM’s Binding Offer and to execute the Agreement. The Agreement envisages, among other... more
Press releaseAlitalia. Board of Directors of 15 March 2008: strategic premises of the operation
Rome, Italy - The synergies deriving from the integration of the Company with the Air France-KLM group will add on basis of the Industrial Plan 2008-2010
"Alitalia – Linee Aeree Italiane SpA’s Board of Directors, met last Saturday chaired by Mr. Maurizio Prato to evaluate the Binding Offer sent to the Company by Air France-KLM’s on the 14th of March 2008.... more
AirlinesAlitalia: before the Board the proposal by Air France-KLM
Rome, Italy - On Monday the go-ahead of the Government
The binding offer for the Alitalia takeover Air France-KLM has been presented yesterday to the Italian company, and this morning the Board met in the headquarters to give the first go-ahead. On Monday... more