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AirlinesAlitalia (2): Unicredit dissociates from Aeroflot
Rome, Italy - The Russian carrier lacks an essential requirement
After the confirmation last week of the interest by Aeroflot vice-manager, Lev Koshlyakov, it's today's news that the Russian airline had looked for the support of Unicredit but the latter had distanced... more
AirlinesUnions' gatherings against Alitalia plan
Milan, Italy - Strike already summoned for October 22nd
There may be inconveniences already today and tomorrow for those who travel by plane through the airports of Malpensa and Linate. Between 3:00pm and 5:30pm will be held namely the workers unions' assemblies... more
AirlinesScandinavian Airlines opens up the Middle East
Stockholm, Sweden - In co-operation with Emirates
"SAS Scandinavian Airlines' new route to Dubai offers onward connections to the most important cities in the Middle East in co-operation with Emirates. Flights to Bahrain, Doha (Qatar), Jeddah (Saudi... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on October 16th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Civil Aviation: 1910 - First Channel crossing by airship. Report: 1934 - Chinese Communists begin the Long March; it ended a year and four days later, by which time Mao... more
AirlinesTraffic result of the Austrian Airlines Group: January to September 2007
Vienna, Austria - Strong growth on short and medium-haul compensates for reduction in long haul routes
"Short- and medium-haul scheduled segment compensates for reduction in long-haul The Austrian Airlines Group carried around 6.15 million passengers in the short- and medium-haul segment in the first... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Systems Corp. awarded of a over 14 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-2D Aircraft
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $14,497,633 cost-plus-incentive-fee modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-award-fee contract (N00019-03-C-0057) for the supplier... more
IndustryRolls-Royce Defense Services awarded of a over 66 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F405-RR-401 engine for the T-45 aircraft
Rolls-Royce Defense Services, Inc., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $66,381,878 modification to a previously awarded fixed-price, requirements contract (N00019-03-D-0012) to exercise an option to... more
IndustrySikorsky Support Services awarded of a near 122 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the T-34, T-44, and T-6 aircraft
Sikorsky Support Services, Inc., Pensacola, Fla., is being awarded a $121,854,461 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery requirements contract (N00019-06-D-0017) to exercise an option... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a near 172 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18Fs and E/A-18G aircraft for the U.S. Navy
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a not-to-exceed $ 171,928,000 undefinitized modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price... more
AirportsCiampino Airport (3): a sentence that silences Ryanair
Rome, Italy - No one is legibus solutus
"Now it is necessary to leave again with new and drastic reduction of flights, because the order of ENAC, Italian Civil Aviation Authority, is only a first half-hearted step", stated the "Rete dei cittadini... more
Military aviationNew revelations on the Israeli attack in Syria
New York, USA - Published in the "New York Times"
Target of the Israeli air raid, which in the night between last September 5 and 6 saw aircraft with the star of David enter the Syrian territory coming from Turkey, was the destruction of a nuclear reactor... more
UAS-DronesDrone with video camera, Sarkozy launches a security-plan
Paris, France - The spy-machine might be in operation as from 2008
In Paris, at the Milipol, the global show for the internal security of the States, a prototype of the drone called ELSA (Engin léger pour la surveillance aérienne) has been presented. It was a small r... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS at the workshop-exercise "The prospects of the air transport in operational theatre"
Pisa, Italy - In front of the delegations coming from Mexico, Brazil, Poland, Holland, Romania, Greece and other friend Countries
Following to the important workshop, took place last October 12 at the Istituto di scienze militari aeronautiche in Florence regarding "The prospects of the air transport in operational theatre", organized... more
AirportsComiso: the airport is ok; how about the streets?
Comiso, Italy - The contract for the road system has been already assigned, but the starting and closing dates of the works are not specified
The developmment of Comiso airport has one more problem. Vito Riggio, ENAC's (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) President, gives a warning relating to the perspectives of the new airport, checking the... more
IndustryBoeing: delivery of new airplane B-787 Dreamliner postponed by six months
Seattle, USA - A serious loss in the stock after the Seattle industry announcement
The management of the American aeronautical industry Boeing informed during a teleconference that the first deliveries of Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be postponed by six months in regard to the previous... more
AirportsCiampino airport (2): Ryanair believes ENAC made false complaints
Rome, Italy - Unfounded excuses to limit the airport's growth
"False complaints have been made by ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) concerning the noise in the nighttime, despite the fact that Ryanair operates with the youngest and most silent airplanes in... more
AirportsCiampino Airport: the TAR Lazio defeats the appeal of Ryanair
Rome, Italy - And Michael O'Leary threatens to lodge an appeal
Starting from November 1st, the cut of 38 flights from the airport of Rome-Ciampino will be effective. The grounds of the ENAC measure were due to the "Necessity to intervene for the reconstruction... more
Civil aviationEU Parliament (5): the agreement with USA for the "One sky" has been signed
Strasbourg, France - The dispositions which the European Court of Justice judged incompatible with the community law have been overruled
Last Friday October 12th AVIONEWS published the main decisions of the EU Parliament about the air traffic (see AVIONEWS 1, 2, 3, 4). The EU Parliament signed an agreement with USA to realize a unique... more
AirportsAdF SpA: new flights from "Amerigo Vespucci" airport to Lyons, Zurich, Malmo and Stockholm
Florence, Italy - Served by Air France with Brit Air, Sterling and Swiss
"AdF (Aeroporto di Firenze SpA) announces the opening of four new links, for an overall of 21 new weekly connections. Air France with Brit Air will open the new route Florence-Lyons with two flights... more
AirlinesMeridiana (2): "Eurofly will get back to make profits by 2009"
Olbia , Italy - "We want to grow as air-company"
In addition to the empowerment of the airport of Cagliari (see AVIONEWS), Meridiana aims at restructuring of the affiliated Eurofly, which in the plans anticipated by Gianni Rossi, executive officer of... more
AirlinesMeridiana: "In Cagliari we will open up the first of December"
Cagliari , Italy - "If Sogaer opposes, no marriage for development", Rossi says
Meridiana's executive officer, Gianni Rossi, is sure: "In Cagliari we will open up the first of December". And if Sogaer, the airport's management society that in the last days has raised doubts on the... more
AirportsThe Miro Radici Finance Holding purchases 46% of the Crotone airport
Crotone, Italy - After Trapani another strategic choice for new Ryanair routes
A few days ago a contract of purchase for 46% of the Crotone airport (Calabria region) has been signed by the Miro Radici Finance Holding, led by Bergamo businessman Nicola Radici. Another 4,2% that brings... more
Civil aviationIATA: Dutch ticket tax proposal is ineffective and inappopriate
Geneva, Switzerland - Surprise by Giovanni Bisignani, its Director General and CEO
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) condemned the Dutch Government’s plans to impose further taxes on air passengers. The government is planning to tax passengers departing the Netherlands b... more
AirportsAeradria: over 400 travel agents at the event organized by "I viaggi del turchese"
Rimini, Italy - Last Friday at the International airport "Federico Fellini"
"'I Viaggi del Turchese' confirms its leadership of Tour Operator at international level, organizing an event in coincidence with the starting last Friday, October 12, of TTG Incontri in Rimini Fiera that... more
IndustryAirbus (2): "We do not foresee new cuts in the near future"
Paris, France - EADS is considering adjustments at the cost-saving plan
As known, the Airbus consortium is planning a cost-saving programme, that will come along with the loss of about 10000 work places in four years, made necessary by the delay in the deliveries of the A-380.... more
IndustryAirbus: "There will not be delays in the deliveries"
Paris, France - John Leahy denies press rumours
Planemaker's sale chief of Airbus, John Leary, spreads optimism for what concerns the orders of the A-380 for 2008: "We are on track to meet the 13-aircraft-target foreseen". He denies thus the rumours... more
UAS-DronesKorean scientists build a hydrogen fuel cell-powered UAV
Seoul, South Korea - A drone able to carry out a long range flight of over 10 hours
Korean scientists of Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a hydrogen fuel cell-powered UAV - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, able to carry out a long range flight of over... more
AccidentsColombia: air-ambulance crashed, 7 dead
Bogotà, Colombia - The plane crashed a little after taking off
The victims of the crash took place last Friday in Colombia are at least seven. An air-ambulance took off from the "El Dorado" airport of Bogotà, and some minutes after, for unknown causes, crashed against... more
IndustryAirbus (3) delivers first A-380 to Singapore Airlines
Milan, Italy - New chapter in aviation history
"Airbus has officially handed over the first A-380 to Singapore Airlines in a ceremony held at its Delivery Centre Toulouse, France in the presence of over 500 guests. The aircraft was officially handed... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 727 airplanes (2007-21-04)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct a cracked pressure bulkhead web, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 12, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 197)] [Page 58007-58008] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Stemme GmbH & Co. KG model S-10-VT gliders (2007-21-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 12, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 197)] [Page 58005-58007] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirportsGroup of banks grants financing to Aeroporto di Salerno SpA
Salerno , Italy - To allow the completing of the air-station of Pontecagnano
Last Friday a press conference was held at the Chamber of Commerce in Salerno, in which Augusto Strianese, President of the company Aeroporto di Salerno SpA, manager of the omonimous air-station, and Antonio... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of October
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 15 to next Sunday 21
Monday 15 - The South African Rally & Precision Championships. Parys, South Africa. + 27 83 628 0527 www.sapfa.org.za Tuesday 16 - Seoul Airshow and Korea Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2007.... more
IndustryBoeing, SAS agreed to exercise options for two Next-Generation 737 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - They will be delivered in 2009
"Boeing announced that SAS Scandinavian Airlines has exercised options for two Next-Generation 737-800 jetliners. The airplanes will strengthen the 737 fleet of SAS Scandinavian Airlines to support growth... more
PeopleItalian State planes for parties on the snow with seafood dinner
Rome, Italy - Former Commander Roberto Speciale again in the news
Roberto Speciale is in the affair of improper use of state flights as well. Problems never end for the former Commander of the Guardia di Finanza, the Italian financial police. A video published last... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on October 15th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Airports: 1939 - The New York Municipal Airport (later renamed "Fiorello 1945 - La Guardia" airport) is dedicated. Report: 1945 - World War II: The former premier of... more
CuriositiesIt happened on October 14th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1933 - Nazi Germany withdraws from The League of Nations. Military Aviation: 1943 - U.S. 8th Air Force loses 60 B-17 Flying Fortresses fighter-bombs during an... more
CuriositiesIt happened on October 13th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Military Aviation: 1914 - World War I: Zeppelin LZ-29 airship bombs Calais and Paris. During the return it was shot down by enemy fire and destroyed after a forced landing... more
CuriositiesIt happened on October 12th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1915 - World War I: British nurse Edith Cavell is executed by a German firing squad for helping allied soldiers escape from Belgium. Report: 1933 - The United... more
AccidentsParaglider crash, a Navy marshal dead
Lucca , Italy - He was only 39 yers old
It was his favourite pastime, but yesterday the launch has been fatal. Giorgio Sale, a Navy marshal native of La Spezia, 39 years old, crashed after parachuting from the Mount Bargiglio, in Borgo a Mozzano... more
DefenseFinanziaria 2008: rejection by the Defense Committe of the Senate
Rome, Italy - With 13 votes against 12
Too little money. The minister Antonio Parisi had rung the alarm over the last days. Yesterday the Defense Committee of the Senate chaired by Sergio De Gregorio has voted the "Finanziaria" down with 13... more
CuriositiesDubai: a hotel you can only reach by helicopter...
Dubai, UAE - ...or by sea: a seven stars to cost "Only" 500 million dollars
Undeniable: Dubai can boast resorts and hotels of extraordinary beauty and elegance, with exceptional design and terribly high prices (see the exclusive sail-shaped Buri al-Arab hotel in the sea, or the... more
ConferencesAlenia Aeronautica-AMI: today the workshop "The prospects of the air transport in operational theatre" in Florence
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow an exercise at the 46th Air Brigade in Pisa by C-27 and C-130J airplanes
"The international workshop, organized by Italian Air Force in collaboration with Alenia Aeronautica, with the title 'The prospects of the air transport in operational theatre' began today in Florence,... more
AirportsEU Parliament (4): the tenders for the ground assistance services have to be regulated
Strasbourg, France - The Commission is invited to publish clear stances or to make new proposals
The report about the air traffic, which has been illustrated in the EU Parliament in Strasbourg, concerned also the ground assistance services of the airports. The members of Parliament, who have presented... more
HelicoptersGreenland, a modern "Far West"
Nuuk, Greenland - Virtually impossible to rent a civil helicopter due to the activities of gold and diamond diggers
It may seem strange, but apparently it is impossible to rent a civil helicopter in Greenland: they are all committed to take new gold and diamond diggers to the most remote sites. The phenomenon, quite... more
AirportsSAGAT: record passengers traffic at Caselle's airport, thanks also to the new connections
Turin, Italy - In September it recorded a +14,1%
"The trend of growth of passengers' traffic confirms still positive at the Turin-Caselle's airport. Last month, 308,790 transits, + 14,1% compared the figure recorded in the same month 2006 equal to... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Air Italy writes a letter to Baldassarre and comes into play
Rome, Italy - The group gets busier
After the publication of the short-list and the disclosure of Baldassarre concert-party's partners, another name breaks cover: Air Italy. The airline led by Captain Giuseppe Gentile (already general... more
AirportsEU Parliament (3): slot assignment has to be clarified
Strasbourg, France - Rules and mechanisms based on market have to be introduced
During the long and detailed relation of EU Parliament about the increase of the air traffic in Europe, the members of Parliament have asked the Commission for clarification about the slot assignment in... more
Defense"Noble Midas 07": the biggest military exercise for Croatia
Zagreb, Croatia - The operation, in the Adriatic Sea, ends today
While waiting to join NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Croatia has carried out in the international waters of the Adriatic Sea over the last days a large military exercise called "Noble Midas... more
AirportsEU Parliament (2): the regional development must safeguard the airports
Strasbourg, France - An intense collaboration between the State authorities and local administrations is necessary
The European Parliament has debated a relation with which the member States, regional and local authorities will have to safeguard the airports in their regional development strategies. Particularly, the... more