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Press releaseFIAVET reacts to the declarations of Ryanair
Rome, Italy - Detrimental definitions concerning the travel agencies by the carrier's Head of Communications
"Very harsh the reaction of FIAVET (Italian federation of travel agencies and tourism) to the declarations of Peter Sherrard, Head of Communications of the Irish airline Ryanair, about teh travel agencies... more
Sport aviationThe candidatures to host the "World Air Games 2011" opened
Losanne, Switzerland - Officially, from yesterday
"The bidding process is open to all cities, regions, FAI (The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, the World Air Sports Federation) member associations, private event organisers and corporate partners. One We... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (3): sectors of activity - Defence Electronics
Rome, Italy - Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems, Selex Communications, Selex Sistemi Integrati, Selex Service
- Revenues came in at EUR 2,462m, broadly in line with the figure for the same period of the previous year (EUR 2,444). Contributions to revenue came especially from: in avionics, the production of the... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica (2): sectors of activity - AgustaWestland
Rome, Italy - The result of helicopter sector
AgustaWestland - Revenues were EUR 2,084 million, up from EUR 1,949 million at 30 September 2006 (+7%). This improvement was due to the increase in volumes in the civilian and government helicopters... more
IndustryEmbraer announced its long-term market outlook
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Forecast includes the airline and business aviation markets
"During the 8th Embraer Day held November 13 and 14 in São José dos Campos, Brazil, Embraer presented its 20-year forecast for world demand of 30 to 120-seat commercial jets, as well as its ten-year f... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: nine months highlights and significant events since September 2007
Rome, Italy - Intervened after the closure of the this period
- On 7 February 2007 AgustaWestland and Boeing signed a memorandum of understanding for joint production of the next generation of Chinook logistical transport helicopters for the Italian Army, as well... more
AirlinesAlpi Eagles: the President of Veneto Region demands the opening of a negotiation table
Venice, Italy - Anxieties for the future of the employees
The President of Veneto Region has requested the opening of a negotiation table about the Alpi Eagles case, remarking lastest news. "The Alpi Eagles matter provokes several troubles to the Veneto Region.... more
IndustryNo agreement between EU and USA about aids to Airbus and Boeing
Brussels, Belgium - "The differences between two counterparts are too extensive"
"In spite of several attempts to solve friendly the dispute about aids of the European Union and the USA to Airbus and Boeing, the differences between two counterparts are too extensive". A press release... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes (2007-23-09)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corrosion of the out-tank wire harness, which could result in total loss of the electrical grounding between the lightning shield and the airplane structure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 15, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 220)] [Page 64132-64135] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800 and -900 series airplanes (2007-23-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent corrosion damage due to missing or insufficient fillet sealant
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 15, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 220)] [Page 64143-64145] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 777 airplanes (2007-23-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent wear and corrosion at the flap support joints, which could result in loss of the trailing edge flap and possible loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 15, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 220)] [Page 64139-64143] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna model 560 airplanes (2007-23-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an inadvertent stall due to the inadequate stall warning margin provided by an improperly adjusted stall warning system, which could result in loss of controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 15, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 220)] [Page 64135-64139] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AccidentsTexas: crash of a Piper aircraft. Killed two italian flight students
Abilene, USA - They were left with their instructor
Two students from Italy and a flight instructor from Texas were killed Thursday afternoon when their small plane, a single-engine Piper, crashed in central Texas. Luca Visani, of Cesena and Andrea Venturini,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: changes in company organization
Rome, Italy - Different appointments to lead various field of the airline
"Alitalia announces that the following organisational changes have been approved: · the Business & Corporate Coordination department, headed by Giancarlo Schisano, is eliminated; · a new Passenger &... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F; 757-200; 767-200, 767-300, and 767-300F series airplanes (2007-23-08)
Washington, Usa - To ensure there is sufficient fire suppressant to control a cargo fire if the airplane is more than the relay delay time from a suitable airport, which could result in an uncontrollable fire in the cargo
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 15, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 220)] [Page 64130-64132] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Corp. awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 aircraft
Northrop Grumman Corp., El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded $8,726,900 for firm-fixed-price order #5095 under a previously awarded basic ordering agreement contract (N00383-06-G-032D) for aircraft rudders... more
Press releaseSdl about Lufthansa: provocation or destruction of the Italian aeronautical heritage?
Rome, Italy - In the airline's plans there would be the reduction of Alitalia's fleet of 30%
"Only few days ago, SDL (Italian intercategory workers' union) had denounced the lack of information about some candidates for Alitalia's control would have made of the Italian carrier and has expressed... more
DiscussionsIyalian ENAC announces a competitive exam worth 500,000 Euro
Rome, Italy - Future development of the national airport network as strategic component of the territory's infrastructural organization
It raised curiosity the article, signed G.D., that yesterday on the daily “Il Sole-24 ore” underscored that, rather than spending half a million Euro to order a consultancy study with the topic "Future dev... more
Military aviationItalian Army: some Algerian paratroopers in training in Trentino Alto Adige
Trento, Italy - Held by the 4th Paratrooper Alpine Regiment
The 4th Paratrooper Alpine Regiment hosts in these days a platoon of the Algeria Army soldiers. The Algerian unit will carry out an intense training activity under the guidance of the 4th Regiment trainers... more
DefenseItalian Army: the Alpine troops train some UN officials
Turin, Italy - At the training area of 32nd Alpine Wrecker Engineers Corps Regiment
The practical phase of the course for the UN officials assigned to the security in the UN missions took place yesterday in Turin at the training area of 32nd Alpine Wrecker Engineers Corps Regiment. The... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to launch twice-daily no-stop flights to Heathrow from both New York and Houston
New York, Usa - Flights to commence March 29 next year
"Continental Airlines today announced that it will launch nonstop flights to London-Heathrow from both its New York and Houston hubs on March 29, 2008, subject to government approval and slot approval. Continental... more
Fair and showsTelespazio takes part in the exhibition "L'altra Istanbul"
Rome, Italy - At the Ara Pacis Museum in Rome on November 16th-25th
Telespazio will take part in the photographic exhibition, "L'altra Istanbul" ("The other Istanbul"), which will be held at the Ara Pacis Museum, Rome, on November 16 - 25, 2007. The event aims to promote,... more
AirlinesAlpi Eagles (2): unions revolt against petition in bankruptcy
Padua, Italy - Demanded a meeting with the prefects of Padua and Venice
The unions immediately react to the move by SAVE (Venice airport management company) and GESAC (Naples airport management company), which presented to the tribunal of Padua a petition in bankruptcy against... more
Military aviationAn Eurofighter Typhoon airplane drops the first laser guided bomb
Aberporth, Great Britain - Its the first live bomb test performed
The Typhoon Combined Test Team (CTT), comprising staff from BAE Systems and the RAF, has successfully completed the first mission to drop a laser guided bomb, scoring a direct hit at the Aberporth range... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (5): investments in "Research and Development"
Rome, Italy - Helicopters, defence electronics, aeronautics and defence systems
Investment in "Research and Development" totalled EUR 1,233 million, up from EUR 1,199 million during the same period in 2006, (around 14% of revenues). The main programmes related to helicopters,... more
AirlinesQatar Airways: new daily flight to Ahmedabad
Milan, Italy - Takes off next December 12
"The new daily connection of Qatar Airways to Ahmedabad, capital of the Indian State of Gujarat and great commercial, political and cultural centre, will start next December 12. Ahmedabad is considered... more
IndustryRolls-Royce Trent 900 selected to power first Vip A-380 airplane
London, Great Britain - It's the Vip Airbus aircraft of Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz al Saud
Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines have been selected to power the first Airbus A-380 to be purchased for VIP operations. The aircraft, which will be delivered in 2010, has been bought by His Royal Highness... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (4): the main orders of the first nine months of 2007
Rome, Italy - A total value of EUR 9,861 million
Orders acquired in the period totalled EUR 9,861 million, compared with EUR 10,231 million during the same period of 2006 which benefited from large contracts (worth EUR 1,740 million) in the helicopters... more
Military aviationFinmeccanica (3): strategical investments for the aeronautic sector
Rome, Italy - The jewels of the Group
Finmeccanica has invested in strategic products and programmes aimed at bringing in substantial new business and increasing financial returns. Note particularly the investments in the B-787 Dreamliner... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica (2): the analysis of revenues
Rome, Italy - An increment equal to 7% compared with the same period of 2006
Revenues in the first nine months of 2007 were EUR 9,117m, up from EUR 8,524m during the same period of 2006: an increase of EUR 593m (+7%). This increase is attributable to organic growth, and is... more
AirlinesSAS to launch direct routes to New Delhi and San Francisco
Stockholm, Sweden - With an Airbus A-340 airplane
"Next year, SAS will expand its fleet of aircraft with an additional Airbus A-340 airplane, thereby making it possible to launch two new intercontinental routes. In Autumn 2008, New Delhi in India and... more
IndustryATR signed agreement with Aeromar for two ATR-72/500 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The total value of this agreement is over USD 36 million
"ATR today announced the signature of a MoU with the Mexican carrier AEROMAR for the purchase of 2 ATR-72/500s. The total value of this agreement is over USD 36 million. With these 2 ATRs, powered with... more
AirlinesSave and Gesac petition in bankruptcy against Alpi Eagles
Padova , Italy - The airline President does not agree and attacks
The Alpi Eagles airline situation seems to be more and more difficult. The carrier of Veneto, long time is in the centre of enourmos problems (see AVIONEWS), is faced with petition in bankruptcy, filed... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007" (3): Embraer discloses more than USD 1,1 billion in orders at this edition
Dubai, UAE - Company reports firm orders for 66 commercial and business jets
"The '2007 Dubai Air Show' comes to an end with Embraer reporting more than USD 1.1 billion in firm orders from nine customers worldwide. The Lineage 1000 ultra-large business jet, in particular, has been... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: the Board approves results in the third quarted of 2007
Rome, Italy - Revenues up 7% in the first nine months of the year
Finmeccanica posted improved results in the third quarter of 2007, thanks to organic growth, confirming the stability and quality of its strategic development. - Revenues rose to EUR 9,117m from EUR... more
DefenseNATO: Italian Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola new President of the
Brussels, Belgium - He is the second Italian to hold this prestigious post
NATO defense chiefs chose Italian Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola on Wednesday as chairman of the Alliance's Military Committee, the Alliance's senior military post. He will replace Canadian Gen. Ray Henault... more
CuriositiesAeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... <b>G as "GAAA"<b>
Rome, Italy - Problems found in specific models of aircraft
General Aviation Airworthiness Alerts (Gaaa). Documents furnished by the FAA - Federal Aviation Administration - to technicians alerting them of problems that have been found in specific models of aircraft,... more
SecurityANSV: safety recommendation on B-737 airplanes nose landing gear
Rome, Italy - Positive feedback from FAA
"The Agenzia nazionale per la sicurezza del volo (ANSV) informs that the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), the civil aviation U.S. authority, has now closed the action upon the safety recommendation... more
AirportsVillanova d'Albenga, German airline interested in the airport
Villanova d'Albenga , Italy - The meeting of Tuesday in the ENAC headquarters has been useful to solve the crisis of the Liguria airport
The first details on the meeting of Tuesday, took place in the ENAC (Italian Authority for Civil Aviation) headquarters, to find a solution for the Villanova d'Albenga airport, come out. They are finding... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007" (2): Embraer appoints authorized sales representative in Turkey
Dubai, UAE - Company strengthens its Executive Jets vendor network with Kunak Jet Sales
"Embraer has named Kunak Jet Sales as an authorized sales representative in Turkey. The announcement was made at the 2007 Dubai Air Show, November 11-15. With this initiative, the Embraer will attempt... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007": Boeing, DAE signed agreement for 100 airplanes
Dubai, UAE - Royal Jordanian signed order for two 787s
"Boeing and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) in the last days signed a proposal acceptance at the 'Dubai Air Show' for 100 airplanes that includes four of Boeing's production models (70 737s and a mix... more
AirlinesThe envy of Ryanair levels at Lufthansa and EU Commission
Strasbourg, France - For the alleged government aids the vector would have received
Big business for the Ryanair chambers, seeing as the irascible CEO Michael O'Leary continues to make denunciations and appeals to the TAR (Regional Administrative Court; see for example the appeal towards... more
Civil aviationItaly: Boeing estimates about 400-500 new aircraft in next twenty years
Rome, Italy - For a value of USD 40 billion
According to Boeing, the American aerospace giant, the Italian market will take up about 400-500 new aircraft in next twenty years for a total value equal to USD 40 billion. These data emerge from the... more
IndustryNAS Air of Saudi Arabia selected the E-jets
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Airline acquires five aircraft and becomes the launch customer of the models 190 and 195 in the Saudi Arabia
"Embraer has signed NAS Air, of Saudi Arabia, for the sale of five EMBRAER 190 E-Jets, with options for another five. The contract also includes purchase rights for 12 more aircraft of the same model.... more
Press releaseIATA disapproves of the including air transport in the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme
Geneva, Switzerland - Climate change is a serious problem and hypocrisy is not the answer
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the European Union to get its priorities in the right order and focus on practical steps to help reduce aviation’s CO2 emissions. IATA’s statement fol... more
DefenseAir Defense System: Moscow plans it in Belarus
Moscow, Russia - It could be possible under certain conditions and with the corresponding agreement
Russia could supply Belarus with Iskander missile systems in reply to the deployment of the US defense system in East Europe, said Colonel General Vladimir Zaritsky, commander of the Russian Missile and... more
Military aviationA 31st wing Falcon 50 of the Italian Air Force carries a child from Nairobi to Rome
Rome, Italy - The child has been committed into the "Bambin Gesù" hospital
A 31st Wing Falcon 50 plane has recently carried out an emergency sanitary transport with which a child from Nairobi (Kenya), suffering from meningoencephalitis, has been carried to Roman airport of Ciampino,... more
Civil aviationEuropean Commission: at risk the Websites of low-cost airlines
Brussels, Belgium - For irregularities on prizes, terms of agreement and proposed conditions
In the sights of Brussels there are the Websites of the low-cost airlines: irregularities connected to the prizes, to the terms of agreement, the sale conditions to which are added other options like airport... more
OccurrencesEmergency landing for an airplane with onboard Andrew, Duke of York
Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Extraordinary security services at the Edinburgh airport
The pilot of an English private airplane carried out today an emergency landing in the airport of Edinburgh: seven firemen teams (all those available) were waiting for it. The extraordinary security... more
AirlinesQatar Airways: not only East but also Africa in network
Milan, Italy - With 14 destinations on various zones of the Continent
"Qatar Airways is today one of the great international airlines more present on touristic market and business towards Africa, with a network of 14 destinations on various zones of the continent. With... more