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ConferencesThe AFCEA symposium ended in Rome
Rome, Italy - The civilian and military application on discussion board
It is ended today in Rome the international symposium "Aerospace Technologies and Application for Dual Use", held by Afcea, the international association for telecommunications and electronics among several... more
ReportGreat drug's seizure at Rome-Fiumicino's airport
Rome, Italy - For the Financial Police and the customs authorities an other success against the cocaine's international traffic
At the Rome-Fiumicino's airport both the Italian Financial Police and Customs operate jointly in the fight of drug's traffic; a collaboration that from the beginning of the year to date has brought the... more
ReportDamascus will not reply militarily to the Israeli attack
Damascus, Syria - As reported by Foreign Minister Faysal Mekdad
According to Foreign Minister Faysal Mekdad, Syria will not reply militarily to the Israeli attack of a few days ago, when some aircraft of Israel Air Force violated its air space and bombed a desert territory.... more
DefenseUNIFIL: Lebanese Chief of Staff visits Italian contingent
Tibnin, Lebanon - He arrived yesterday at "Ficuciello" base
Lebanese Chieff of Staff General Michel Suleiman visited the command of UNIFIL Italian contingent. He arrived yesterday at "Ficuciello" base together with UNIFIL commandant General Claudio Graziano. He... more
ReportLarge fire in the province of Imperia: airplanes and helicopters committed
Imperia, Italy - Ten hectares of wood destroyed by arson
It is becoming more and more urgent a plan for finding and punishing pyromaniacs: also the fire started last night in the province of Imperia, between Perinaldo and Soldano (Liguria Region), beautiful... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: the results of the first half of 2007
Rome, Italy - A significant growth of the sales in the civil-governmental segment
Yesterday in Milan, Finmeccanica presented the First Half 2007 Report, approved by the Board of Directors (see AVIONEWS). Revenues came in at EUR 1,478 million, up 11% from EUR 1,333 million in 1H06.... more
PeopleNew Italy manager for TAM: Federico di Franco is already in charge in Milan
Milan, Italy - The airline operates daily flights from Milan to Sao Paulo
"Brazilian airline TAM announces the nomination of Federico di Franco as new general manager of the air company in Italy. Di Franco took over from Massimo Gaggianesi who left the air company in July, after... more
ReportFinland complains of an airspace violation
Helsinki, Finland - By a Russian transport airplane
The government of Finland, whose Eastern part borders Russia, has complained this morning of a violation of its airspace carried out by a Russian transport aircraft, an Ilyushin IL-7, which apparently... more
DefenseThe George W. Bush "Return on success" plan
Washington, USA - Within December 2007 5,700 soldiers will go home
"The American people will see the soldiers coming back home. Success means some soldiers come back home. This was the incipit of the US President George W. Bush speech announced yesterday evening from... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Delta Air Lines, two airlines in comparison
Milan, Italy - In 19 months the greatest enlargement at international level in the carrier's history
Delta Air Lines, an example to be followed. This is the term of comparison that a famous Italian newspaper has brought to light today, unknown to most people, but not to the experts of the sector. About... more
AirlinesRyanair in Malpensa airport: a safe deal?
Milan, Italy - The carrier hardly ever owns offices in the airports
An amount of one billion dollars, about 750 million Euro: this is the offer of the Irish carrier Ryanair, to assure itself the use of the slots now available in the Malpensa airport, after the withdrawal... more
CuriositiesGoogle founders' Boeing-767 aircraft will park at Nasa
San Francisco , USA - One-year contract for the use of an air-field in Silicon Valley
How many times, stuck in the traffic, you may have dreamed: "If I just had a private jet to go to work!" Well, you ought to know that also rich air-transported have sometimes tough moments. It might seem... more
AirlinesMilano-Alghero, the new Volareweb route
Milan, Italy - Through the liberalization implemented by Transport Minister's ordinance
Volareweb will launch the new route from Milan-Malpensa to Alghero-Fertilia starting from October 28th, 2007. In next days, the air company will make official the details of the offer. The new route... more
AirlinesNew airline coming to Congo
Brussels, Belgium - Brussels Airlines and Hewa Bora Airways together in the project
The new baby of Brussels Airlines and Hewa Bora Airways has not been named as yet, it will however soon begin to move its first steps at the N'Djili airport, in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic... more
DefenseItalian Navy: the command of the European Maritime Force to Italy
Rome, Italy - After two years of Spanish leadership
"Next Monday, September 17, in Taranto, Italy will assume the Command of the European Maritime Force (Euromarfor) from the Spanish command. On board of the 'Giuseppe Garibaldi' aircraft carrier, berthed... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the management is planning the Heathrow slots selling
Rome, Italy - Receipts forecast about EUR 45 million
Alitalia management is planning to sell the slots of London-Heathrow airport. The operation is part of the interventions predicted in the new business plan to support the company's liquidity. President... more
AirportsSAB: presentation of Iberia's flight to Valencia
Boulogne, Italy - Press-conference to be held next Thursday at 12:00
Iberia Regional Air Nostrum, Iberia Italy and Boulogne airport inform that the press-conference for the presentation of the new flight Boulogne-Valencia will be held next Thursday, September 20th, at 12:00... more
Science and technologyNew video-surveillance system coming from the U.S.
Washington , USA - Advanced technology for airport security currently tested
A new computer system coming from overseas could make many airport guards useless. The artificial vision technology that is at the moment being tested, should be clever enough to recognize, on the basis... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on September 14th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1901 - President of the United States William McKinley dies after an assassination attempt on September 6, and is succeeded by Theodore Roosevelt. Report: 1923... more
ReportIsraeli air raid in Syria due to fears of rearmament?
Tel Aviv , Israel - "Deep throats" at the Pentagon speak. Rumours spread. Who lies?
Rumours are spreading on the air raid carried out by the Israeli air forces in the Syrian territory last week (see AVIONEWS). U.S. military sources said to news agency Reuters that the action could... more
AirportsIn Latina Lazio's third airport?
Latina, Italy - Yesterday, during the press conference, the air station's optimization procedures were presented
Latina is officially candidate to become Lazio's (central Italy) third airport. The press conference, summoned by the Latina airport association and by president Dino Lucchetti, cleared the air. Latium's... more
Government actsQuestion about the costs and conduct by Crescent in Iraq, society of which the Italian Government takes advantage
Rome, Italy - By Honorable Tana De Zulueta (Verdi)
"The Italian Honorable, Tania De Zulueta (Verdi) asks to the Defense Minister to know: if the news reported in the inquiry of the 'Washington Post' are true; and who, how and when in the Italian Government... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica (6): highlights and significant events since the end of the period
Milan, Italy - And some intervened after the closure of the period
- 7 February: AgustaWestland and Boeing signed a memorandum of understanding for the joint production of the next generation of CH-47 Chinook logistical transport helicopters for the Italian army, and... more
IndustryArik Air expanded fleet with Boeing 787s, 737s and additional 777-300ER airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Nigerian carrier latest African airline to opt for Boeing airplanes for fleet growth
"Boeing and Arik Air, Nigeria's newest commercial carrier, announced an order for 10 Next-Generation 737-800s, four 787-9s and one 777-300ER (Extended Range). The order is valued at approximately USD 1.8... more
AirlinesCzech Airlines will buy aircraft for delivery in 2011
Prague, Czech Republic - They are 8 Airbus A-319 airplanes
Utilizing an advantageous option from a 2004 purchase contract signed with Airbus, Czech Airlines has decided to reserve eight Airbus A-319 aircraft, in 135-seat configuration, to be delivered starting... more
AerospaceBoeing realized the first GPS IIF satellite
Seattle, USA - It will be part of the new GPS constellation
The first Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF satellite realization has been completed by the U.S. company Boeing under the contract signed with Navstar GPS Wing at the Space and Missile Systems Center... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS at Germanwings press conference: "Smart Connect" program starts
Rome, Italy - It's a new connection service of the low-cost German carrier
In a press conference held today in Rome the German low-cost carrier, Germanwings, has unveiled its new service "Smart Connect", which will offer passengers a huge series of connections among the 66 currently... more
AirlinesRyanair (2): here the content of the bid for Milan-Malpensa
Dublino, Ireland - The Irish airline also wants to double the presence in Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport
For the last info leaked out the low-cost carrier Ryanair made a mega-bid eqivalent to USD 1 billion to develop its services in the airports of Milan-Malpensa and Orio al Serio. About the Milanese airport,... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica (5): the order backlog and the investments in research and development
Milan, Italy - AW-129 Mangusta, C-27J Spartan, AW-149, BA-609, M-346, Eurofighter, UAV Falco, Dreamliner and TETRA
The order backlog stood at EUR 36,245 million, compared with EUR 35,810 million at 31 December 2006, a slight increase of EUR 435 million (+1.2%) due to normal order acquisition and billing activities.... more
AirlinesAccording to Aer Lingus, the Ryanair takeover will not succeed
Dublin, Ireland - Appeal by Ryanair
The Irish carrier Aer Lingus, takeover target, said the attempt of its low-cost fellow Irish Ryanair is bound to fail since the deal would end up in a situation of monopoly. Ryanair stated it had lodged... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: European air traffic situation
Brussels, Belgium - Airlines were responsible for 55% of delays and 18% were attributable to airports
Between June and August 2007, there were 2,792,951 flights in Europe, an increase of 5.6% compared to the same period in 2006. Despite a higher-than-predicted growth, delays caused by en-route air traffic... more
AirportsVenice airport: SAVE personnel strike on Tuesday September 18
Venice, Italy - Hardships and slowdowns expected
SAVE SpA, which operates at Venice "Marco Polo" airport, has announced on Tuesday September 18 its personnel will be on strike for 24 hours. The same day, with the same procedures, also the staff of the... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11, MD-11F, DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, and MD-10-30F airplanes (2007-19-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a potential ignition source inside the fuel tank and in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 12, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 176)] [Page 51994-51996] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pacific Aerospace Corporation, Ltd. model 750XL airplanes (2007-19-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 12, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 176)] [Page 51996-51997] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model 717-200 airplanes (2007-19-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the loss of an electrical bus due to PCDU failure, resulting in the loss of all flight displays for an unacceptable time period, and consequent emergency landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 12, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 176)] [Page 51997-52000] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica (4): the orders updated to the month of June
Milan, Italy - Helicopters, Defence Electronics, Eurofighter and GIE-ATR aircraft
New orders came in at EUR 6,478 million, versus EUR 7,973 million in 1H06. However, last year benefited from non-recurring new orders worth EUR 1,740 million in helicopters, relating to the IMOS and MSCP... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica (3): the revenues of the first half of 2007
Milan, Italy - Helicopters +11%; ATR, Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft and energy +16%
Revenues rose to EUR 6,079 million in 1H07, versus EUR 5,706 million in the same period of 2006. This was an increase of EUR 373 million, or 7%. The rise was due to organic growth, and was in line with... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica (2): the statements of Pier Francesco Guarguaglini
Milan, Italy - "We are concentrating on long-term projects such as C-27J Spartan, Dreamliner, Mangusta, TETRA and Sukhoi partnership"
Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, Chairman and CEO, commented: "Finmeccanica is continuing to pursue organic growth, and has hit its targets for the fifth year in a row. In the first half of the year we made... more
IndustryThe major European companies meeting has been opened
Brussels, Belgium - Francois Gayet, Secretary General of ASD, has showed the targets to achieve in the next 10 years
Yesterday ASD (Aerospace and Defense Industries Association of Europe) hosted the first meeting of the MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Sectoral Group) in Brussels. Mr. Francois Gayet, Secretary... more
IndustryFinmeccanica Group: Francesco Parlato new Director
Rome, Italy - He will remain in post until the expiry of the current board of director’s mandate
At its meeting of yesterday, Finmeccanica’s board of directors, pursuant to art. 2386 of the Italian civil code, appointed Francesco Parlato to the board of directors as a replacement for Dario Scannapieco, w... more
AirlinesRyanair will meet SEA management tomorrow
Milan, Italy - About the Alitalia flights
SEA, Milan's Airports Management Company, has accepted the invitation of Ryanair, Irish low-cost airline, that proposed an investment plan following the announced cancellations of Alitalia flights from... more
AirlinesContinental provides assistance to passengers affected by storm "Humberto"
Houston , Usa - Possible to change flights at no cost until 14/09
Texan carrier Continental Airlines guarantees flexibility to all those who have to reprogramme their travel plans because of Tropical Storm "Humbert", which is raging in the Gulf of Mexico. Passengers... more
Civil aviationHundreds of flights with Bombardier aircraft cancelled in America, Europe and Japan
Montreal, Canada - Tens of airplanes grounded
The case of the Dash 8 (Q-400) aircraft of Canadian manufacturer Bombardier widens. Hundreds of flights will be today cancelled or delayed in America, Europe but also in Japan, in order to allow the carrying... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: the Board of Directors approved the first-half results
Milan, Italy - The official presentation has taken place today in Milan at 9:00 am
Finmeccanica improved its results again in 1H07 through organic growth, confirming the stability and quality of its development strategy. - Revenues rose to EUR 6,079 million in 1H07, vs EUR 5,706 million... more
Press releaseAgustaWestland: report on the contract for the helicopters to Turkey
Rome, Italy - The details of the contract will be announced during an official ceremony currently being finalised
"Finmeccanica would like to state that the Turkish Government has announced on its Website that it has reached an agreement with AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, in partnership with the Turkish... more
Press releaseAlitalia: Board of Directors approves six-month report for Group as of 30 June 2007
Rome, Italy - Equal to EUR 2,130 million
"- Traffic revenues in the first half of 2007 amounted to 2,130 million euros showing an increase of 87 million euros (+4.3%) compared to the previous year; consolidated net revenues were 2,309 million,... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on September 13th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Civil Aviation: 1906 - First fixed-wing aircraft flight in Europe. Civil Aviation: 1913 - Aurel Vlaicu dies. He was the pioneer of the Romania's civil aviation. Report:... more
Civil aviationScandinavian territories: all Dash-8 banned from overflight
Copenhagen , Denmark - After the grounding of the SAS Q-400s
Yesterday, after the Dash 8 (Q-400) airplanes of carrier SAS (Scandinavian Air System) were grounded (see AVIONEWS 1 and 2), the civil aviation authorities of the Scandinavian countries have aligned to... more
IndustryBoeing Company awarded of a over 16 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15E aircraft
Boeing Company, of St Louis MO, is being awarded a contract for $16,141,431. This action provides for Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS), Full Rate Production 4 (FRP4) for the F-15E, Retrofit Kits... more
IndustryMarvin Engineering Company Incorporated awarded of a near 21 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 aircraft
Marvin Engineering Company Incorporated of Inglewood, California is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for $ 20,937,965. This action provides for MAU-12 Bomb Ejector Rack and related spares applicable... more