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IndustryBoeing finalized 787 order with Vietnam Airlines and Vietnam Aircraft Leasing
Seattle, Usa - It pushes 787 order totals beyond 800
"The Boeing Company announced that Vietnam Airlines and Vietnam Aircraft Leasing Co. (VALC) have finalized an order for a total of 12 Boeing 787-8s with a list value of approximately USD 2 billion. Vietnam... more
Finance and economyStock Exchanges: yesterday the Air France stock on decline, today Alitalia on the fall
Milan, Italy - The shares seem to be suffering from the oil's quotations
In the Paris Stock Exchange, the Air France-KLM stocks shed 1.52% to 23.80 Euro yesterday. Today the Alitalia stocks are on the fall in Piazza Affari, where they lost 0.67% to 0.7805 Euro. The shares... more
Finance and economyAir Berlin, the investment fund Vatas is the new majority shareholder
Frankfurt, Germany - Yesterday the stock increases 10.23%
The new majority shareholder of Air Berlin, with a 15.4% share and with voting right, is the investment fund Vatas, led by Lars Windhorst. The financial operation has been carried out by Haarlem One,... more
AirportsBAA, employees call off the strikes
London, United Kingdom - The flights will be regular on January 7th, 14th and 17th
The BAA - British Airports Authority employees have called off the strikes announced in the last month of December following the agreement reached yesterday between the company and the workers. The... more
IndustryBoeing announced GOL Airlines order for 40 Next Generation 737s
Seattle, Usa - The airplanes will be included in Boeing's 2007 order total
"Boeing and Brazil's GOL Linhas Aéreas S.A., the parent company of Brazil's low-cost airlines GOL Transportes Aéreos S.A. and VRG Linhas Aéreas S.A., announced the airline has ordered an additional 40... more
IndustryBoeing announces deliveries for the 4th quarter of 2007
Chicago, Usa - Across commercial and defense operations
The Boeing Company yesterday announced deliveries across commercial and defense operations for the fourth quarter of 2007. Major program deliveries during the fourth quarter were as follows more
Press releaseUP: Eurofly risks crisis?
Rome, Italy - The Association points out the problem with worry
"Unione Piloti points out with worry that to date the airline Eurofly, controlled by Meridiana, has not paid its pilots the salaries and year-end bonuses due for the month of December 2007. Meridiana,... more
AirlinesThe time factor crucial in the choice of a partner for Alitalia (2)
Rome, Italy - Alitalia and Air France come from a common past. What about AirOne?
We must remember that Alitalia and Air France come from a common past. They have been knowing each other for many years now, they have share swaps and in their respective boards were members of both until... more
ReportRussia, Bulgarian cargo ship sinks: 11 lives are being risked
Moscow, Russia - On some lifeboats in the stormy sea
Eleven men (ten Bulgarians and one Ukrainian) making up the crew of a cargo ship flying the Bulgarian flag, sunk a few hours ago off the coasts of Russia, are now at the mercy of the stormy sea and strong... more
AirlinesBritish Airways and the new brand for the all-business connections
London, United Kingdom - The activities should start in mid-year
The details of the British Airways new brand for the sector of the all-business connections, that should start in mid-year, will probably be disclosed by next week. According to the BA CEO, Willie Walsh,... more
Press releaseThe "Safe Summer" by ENAC foresees a series of meeting...
Rome, Italy - ... To discuss about the problem due to flights' transfer from Malpensa to Fiumicino
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) unveils that the first of a series of meeting will take place next January 9 near the Authority's headquarters in order to discuss about the problem derived from... more
AirportsMalpensa case: also "Fiera Milano" sides with the airport
Milan, Italy - The statements by the general manager Enrico Pazzali
Also "Fiera Milano" sides with the airport of Malpensa. "As 'Fiera Milano' we want to support the battle that the heads of Lombard institutions - the Lombardia Region President Roberto Formigoni, the... more
Press releaseENAC clarification regarding AlpiEagles press-release
Rome, Italy - The Authority rebuts any inference
"With reference to what AlpiEagles declared in a press-release published on its website and rebutting any inference against the institutional activities of the Authority, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority)... more
Civil aviationAir Transport: the Italian Government to appeal against the Lombardia regional law
Rome, Italy - Approved last November for the Malpensa safeguard
The Lombardia regional law on air transport approved last November 2007 as a safeguard instrument for the airport of Milan-Malpensa against the possible reorganization due to the Alitalia situation could... more
Press releaseENAV wins Eurocontrol call for bids, an important recognition for Italy
Rome, Italy - For new flight procedures for the approaches to airports
Enav, the Italian Flight Assistance Society, won the important international call for bids called by Eurocontrol to define and test, through simulation techniques in real time, effective management solutions... more
Civil aviationUSA, also forbidden lithium batteries in the hand luggage
Washington, USA - Starting from January 1st, 2008
If in the UK some luggage restrictions are let up, in the US they increase: starting from January 1st, 2008, also lithium batteries are forbidden. The US Transport Department allows passengers to carry... more
AirportsUK, new rules for the hand luggage
London, United Kingdom - Starting from January 7th, 2008
Starting from January 7th, 2008, in 21 British airports - Heathrow included - there will be the possibility to embark two pieces of hand luggage instead of just one, a limit introduced in August 2006. Among... more
Press releaseAlpiEagles grounded while waiting for definitive licence
Venice, Italy - "Check the sales data to verify how ENAC destroyed with its measures a good commercial activity"
Following the press-release by ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) of December 29th 2007 that, even acknowledging the measure by TAR Lazio suspending the ENAC initiative until January 17th, 2008, arouses... more
AirportsKenya, no flight cancellations
Mombasa, Kenya - The communications of Kenya Tourism Federation
Kenya Tourism Federation informs the flights will not be cancelled and all the airlines are operating regularly from the airports of Mombasa and Nairobi. "There is a great presence of the police along... more
AirlinesAlpiEagles anticipates the suspension of the activity
Venice, Italy - "Agents external to the airline are the liables for the troubles"
"AlpiEagles suspends its activities starting from today January 3rd until the achievement of the licence". Last December 28th, the carrier led by Paolo Sinigaglia achieved the suspension of the ENAC... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada model 430 helicopters (2007-26-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue failure of the bolt and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 2, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 1)] [Page 29-32] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): KLM reluctant to the acquisition of the Italian airline
Paris, France - "It fears it can be weakened"
According to the French daily "La Tribune", the takeover of Alitalia to the Air France-KLM Group would raise strong hesitations by the Dutch carrier. "The non-mandatory proposal would explain the scepticism... more
AirlinesThe time factor crucial in the choice of a partner for Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The Italian minister of Transport and ENAC cannot be indifferent spectators
The Alitalia Board of directors, in which are three members of the government out of five, has decided: the marriage is to be done with Air France. On the same issue has spoken the premier, "Unanimously",... more
AirlinesTurin-Moscow by Wind Jet started
Turin, Italy - The A-320 airplane took off last Saturday
Wind Jet inaugurated last Saturday, on December 29, 2007, the new weekly connection from Turin to the Russian capital city. The schedule made on Saturday by an Airbus A-320 airplane foresees the departure... more
Civil aviationACRO Report about the incidents in 2007: Europe the safest continent
Rome, Italy - A positive account compared with 2006
For ACRO, Aircraft Crashes Record Office, based in Geneva, is considered as an accident all events when an aircraft has been damaged as such as it is not able to be flown again and then is considered as... more
AirportsAéroports de Paris, the 3.3% of the capital passes to the French Group Vinci
Paris, France - The company does not intend to increase its stake
The 3.3% share of the Aéroports de Paris (AdP), Paris Airports Management Company, has been purchased by the French construction Group Vinci. "Vinci does not intend to increase its current stake outside... more
Civil aviationICAO: sharp focus on safety and environmental protection in 2007
Montreal, Canada - The 36th session of the Assembly held from 18 to 28 September
"Major decisions taken at the 36th session of the Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), held from 18 to 28 September, reaffirmed the organization’s global leadership role i... more
AirportsAirport segment: Oman plans billionaire investments
Muscat, Oman - Development of the airport area, creation of new air stations
Also Oman, which borders with the United Arab Emirates, with Saudi Arabia and Yemen has been infected with the development of air traffic which is concerning the Arabic peninsula, and aims at the tourism... more
Civil aviationItalian air transport, minister Bianchi says a general reform is needed
Rome, Italy - Also the roles of public subjects to be reviewed
According to the Italian minister of transport, Alessandro Bianchi, the air transport sector needs a general reform. "In addition to the bill discussed in the Senate it is necessary to pass a series... more
AirportsAir China, a new Terminal in the Beijing Capital Airport
Beijing, China - The Country's largest investment project
Starting in March 2008, Air China will begin using the newly constructed Terminal 3 of the Beijing Capital Airport. The Terminal 3 is the China's largest investment project for airport, and will be the... more
Press releaseENAC about the Alpi Eagles matter
Rome, Italy - Waiting for the hearing of January 17th
"With reference to the matter of the Alpi Eagles airline and in respect of the decision by the president of the Terza Sezione Ter of TAR Lazio to uphold the request of temporary precautionary measures... more
AirlinesLivingston, at the moment the connections with Kenya are not cancelled
Mombasa, Kenya - "The airport of Mombasa is running normally but we expect the Farnesina's disposals"
Livingston forecasts five connection with Kenya in the next five days and at the moment are not predicted any cancellations. "The airport of Mombasa is running normally -the Italian airline spokesman... more
DefenseKenya: quiet situation but tending to become worse
Mombasa, Kenya - The reassurances of the Farnesina
The violence in Kenya does not seem to die down after the elections of last December 27th that have confirmed the president Mwai Kibaki with only 230,000 more against Raila Odinga, a result contested by... more
PeopleDavid McMillan new Director General of EUROCONTROL
Brussels, Belgium - A major figure in the field of international aviation
"On 1 January, Mr David McMillan took over as Director General of EUROCONTROL, the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation. A major figure in the field of international aviation, prior... more
AirlinesLufthansa: over 4,000 hiring and expansion plans for the fleet and routes
Berlin, Germany - The official announcement of the carrier's spokesman
New recruitment and great expansion plans for Lufthansa. The spokesman of the German carrier, Andreas Bartels, has announced to the press that during this new year the airline forecasts the reorganization... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-200B, 747-300, 747- 400, 747-400D, and 747-400F series airplanes equipped with General Electric CF6-80C2 engines (2007-26-07)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct migrated hinge pins and damaged flipper doors, which could allow the flipper door to fall off, resulting in the potential for an engine fire to propagate into the flammable leakage zone
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 28, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 248)] [Page 73587-73589] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryBoeing, South Korea's Jeju Air completed order for 737-800s
Seattle, Usa - The new airplanes are valued at USD 370 million at list prices
"The Boeing Company announced that South Korea-based Jeju Air has ordered five Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s to meet future growth plans. The new airplanes are valued at USD 370 million at list prices. The... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm is delighted with the Italian Minister of Finance's approval
Rome, Italy - Which represents a key stage in the process to the profitable growth of Alitalia
"In response to the declaration by the Italian Minister of Finance, Mr. Tommaso Padoa-Schoppia, who has given his approval to the opening of exclusive talks between Air France-KLM and Alitalia, Jean-Cyril... more
AirlinesAlitalia: today the French technicians in Rome
Rome, Italy - Spinetta will arrive in Italy on January 10th
Green-light for the exclusive negotiation between the Italian Government and Air France-KLM for the sale of the 49.9% of Alitalia. According to the national press, today the French technicians will... more
MiscellaneousA new year along with AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - The Agency will resume the activity on January 2nd
Come at the end of the year, it is inevitable to make the assessment. Many the thoughts and good intentions for the year to come. We wanted to tell you a very long voyage, in which all the Countries... more
AirlinesAlpiEagles: TAR Lazio upholds the appeal
Rome, Italy - First hearing on January 17
TAR Lazio upholds the appeal of AlpiEagles for the suspension of the ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) measure denying the extension of the airline's licence starting from next January 1st decreeing... more
AirportsGesac: the general data of the Naples-Capodichino's International Airport
Naples, Italy - 28 carriers have operated from this airport this year
"Network 2007 (Spring-Summer 2007). The network of the direct links of the Naples international airport in 2007 has been significantly enlarged: 37 the scheduled international destinations, 14 national... more
ReportVenezuela-Colombia: operation for rescuing hostages held by FARC-EP
Caracas, Venezuela - Hopes also for Betancourt's release
Thanks to the mediation wanted - over pressure by France - by the Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, if everything goes fine, three hostages held by FARC-EP (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia... more
AccidentsBelgium: crashes a helicopter hitting a high-tension electricity cable
Merchtem, Belgium - Five victims
Five people died in the evening of 26th December when a Bell Jet Ranger 206 helicopter crashed in a field in the central Belgian between Merchtem and Wemmel, North-Western of Brussels. The official... more
AirportsPulkovo airport expansion project valued 1.2 billion dollars
Saint Petersburg, Russia - It will quadruple its capacity by 2025
Next month the authorities of Saint Petersburg will choose the financial and legal advisors for planning the expansion of the Pulkovo airport for 1.2 billion dollars, a project that will quadruple the... more
AirportsAlitalia (5): several Malpensa companies announce personnel cuts
Milan, Italy - The Air France hypothesis would be positive for the occupancy of Maurizio Prato in Alitalia
It is not official yet but several companies operating in the international airport of Milan-Malpensa start thinking about the consequences of the Air France plan acceptance. LSG, one of the main catering... more
Civil aviationOAG: in 2007 more than 29.5 million flights worldwide
Rome, Italy - The highest number ever recorded
OAG (Official Airline Guide), the global flight information and data solutions company, reveals that the world’s airlines – including low cost carriers – scheduled a record 29.6 million flights (29,560,246) durin... more
Finance and economyAlitalia (6): Air France will be the partner of Alitalia
Milan, Italy - The announcement during the conference of the Economics minister
Air France-KLM will be Alitalia's partner. The Italian government announced its choice during the press-conference of the Economics Minister Tommaso Padoa Schioppa. It is then confirmed the indication... more
CuriositiesAeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... G as "Ground Speed"
Rome, Italy - It can also be detected by GPS
The Ground speed (GS) is the speed of an aircraft relative to the ground and it is variable in use of the wind. It is different from the IAS - Indicated Air Speed. To make the Ground Speed concept clear,... more
AirlinesAlpiEagles: Sinigaglia leaves the company
Venice, Italy - "This is the will of company"
The President of AlpiEagles, Paolo Sinigaglia, stated he wanted to leave AlpiEagles because "That is the will of company". The only possible solution for the Italian manager is the company's sell-off... more