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Civil aviationICAO to commit aggressive actions against aircraft engines pollution
Montreal , Canada - A new commission will be activated
The International Civil Aviation Organization agreed today to create a new group on international aviation and climate change composed of senior government officials. The group’s mandate will be to r... more
DiscussionsSputnik I: for the 50th anniversary of the first launch
Rome, Italy - The project history started on May 27th, 1954
On occasion of the International Geophysical Year, the R-7 rocket, the first intercontinental ballistic missile, put into orbit the first satellite in history on October 4th, 1957, from the Baikonur cosmodrome,... more
Civil aviationPassenger and Freight Demand Hit 16-Month High
Geneva, Switzerland - Iata released air traffic results for August 2007
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) released traffic results for August 2007. The highlights about passenger traffic are: 1) year-on-year international passenger demand increased 8.6%... more
DefenseElbit System to supply Israeli air force with hi-tech bombs
Tel Aviv, Israel - Several million dollars contract
Israeli company Elbit Systems gained a contract for several million dollars (the exact number is undisclosed) to supply the air force of its country with Lizard-type, laser-guided bombs. The deliveries... more
AirlinesJoint venture between Air France-KLM and Delta for transatlantic flights
Paris, France - Response to open-skies agreement
The Air France-KLM group and US-based airline Delta have reached a cooperation agreement on transatlantic flight operations. As from next April the 1st, a new joint venture will come into operation, going... more
AerospaceGo-ahead for the World Space Week
Rome, Italy - From October 4th to 10th, 2007
The World Space Week will take place from October 4th to 10th, 2007. It is an international celebration about the contributions that space, science and technology bring to the improvement of the human... more
PeopleAir France-KLM: Francis Richard is the new Joint General Manager of the Group
Rome, Italy - For Italy, Malta and Albania
Starting from today, October 1st, 2007, Francis Richard, Air France General Manager for Italy, Malta and Albania (from January 10th, 2007), becomes new Joint General Manager for the Air France-KLM Group... more
IndustryPresidential Airways Incorporated awarded a contract for $92,000,000.00
Moyock , United States - Contract is for passenger, cargo and combi air transportation
Presidential Airways Incorporated, an aviation Worldwide Services company, Moyock, North Carolina, is being awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity type contract for $92,000,000.00. The contract... more
Civil aviationEU keeps hard line on aircraft CO2 emissions
Montreal, Canada - In 2012 Europe may impose unilateral limit to air companies
Open clash between Europe and no-remorse-polluters United States, China, Australia and Saudi Arabia. In Montreal the assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) just concluded, seeing... more
IndustryMaritime Helicopter Support is being awarded a $7,330,000 contract
Woodbridge, Stati Uniti - Is for supply of spare parts for various Navy helicopters
Maritime Helicopter Support Corporation, Woodbridge, Virginia, is being awarded a $7,330,000 firm-fixed-price requirements contract for performance based logistics (Pbl) support for Phase2(A) Navy H-60... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): the short-list of possible buyers may be presented this week
Rome, Italy - Philippe Calavia: "Air France-KLM will value the take-over only if it will be compatible with its goals"
Between Thursday and Friday, Maurizio Prato president of Alitalia might bring in the Board of Directors a short-list of possible buyers. Press indiscretions report that the bids may be two or three,... more
IndustryBell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Hurst, Texas, is being awarded a $16,698,045 modification
Hurst, Texas - Is for the supply of one flight simulator for AH-1Z helicopter
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Hurst, Texas, is being awarded a $16,698,045 fixed-price-incentive fee modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract for one AH-1Z Full Flight Simulator... more
AirlineseasyJet: a new flight, from Milan to Bari
Milan, Italy - Its sixth route in Italy
easyJet, lo-cost airline leader in Europe, inaugurates today October 1st, 2007, the operativeness of the flight from Milan-Malpensa to the airport of Bari "Karol Wojtyla". With the flight to Bari there... more
AirlinesEmirates has inaugurated today the first flight towards Latin America
Milan, Italy - The first destination is Sao Paolo, Brazil
Emirates, the international Dubai-based airline, made history on Monday when EK261 took off from Dubai International Airport en-route to Sao Paulo, Brazil; representing the first ever non-stop flight between... more
AirlinesNew options at SAS’ long-haul Business Class
Stockholm, Sweden - More comfort for passengers
SAS (Scandinavian Air System) announced enhancements on its long-range Business Class. Customers will be able to opt, apart from traditional fares, also for a new last-minute Business Class fare. Moreover,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): a new AirOne-saving concert-party
Rome, Italy - Lehman, Nomura and MPS confirm their support to AP Holding
AP Holding-Intesa Sanpaolo have still an ace to play, and the confirmation arrived in last hours. According to the national press, Carlo Toto, president of AirOne, would have achieved the green light... more
Press releaseEmbraer holds its operators conference in Paris
São José dos Campos , Brasile - The event was attended by 36 Embraer operators from Europe, the Middle East and Africa
"Embraer held its Operators Conference (EOC), focusing on the ERJ 145 and the E-Jets families, this week, at the Meridien Montparnasse Hotel, in Paris, France, September 24-28. The meeting was attended... more
AirlinesSAS Group: Newco goes to Teinver
Stockholm, Sweden - Handling company changes owner
The SAS (Scandinavian Air System) group has made known the sold of its 55 percent shares of the Spanish group controlling company Newco Airport Service to Teinver. The latter owns now the totality of Newco.... more
AirlinesBergamo-Orio al Serio, the new SkyEurope flight
Bergamo, Italy - Starting from today, on October 1st, 2007
Starting from today October 1st, 2007, SkyEurope connects the airport of Bergamo-orio al Serio with Vienna. The new daily flight, operated with a Boeing 737/700 Next Generation aircraft, starts from... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on October 1st
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1928 - The Soviet Union introduces its First Five-Year Plan. Report: 1936 - Francisco Franco is named head of the Nationalist government of Spain. Military... more
Press releaseAlitalia: net debts as of August 31st, 2007
Rome, Italy - Amounted to 1,105 million Euros, with an increase in net indebtedness of 55 million Euros (+5.2%)
- The Group’s net debt as of August 31, 2007, amounted to 1,105 million Euros, with an increase in net indebtedness of 55 million Euros (+5.2%) compared to the situation on July 31, 2007, which was 1,050 m... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on September 30th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1944 - Yugoslav National Army of liberation, led by Tito, sets free Belgrade. Military Aviation: 1949 - The Berlin Airlift ends. Defense: 1954 - The U.S. Navy... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on September 29th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1918 - The Hindenburg Line is broken by Allied forces during World War I. Bulgaria signed an armistice. Report: 1938 - Britain, France, Germany and Italy sign... more
AirportsThree employees of Baghdad airport arrested for terrorism
Baghdad, Iraq - They would have prepared some attempts
"Coalition forces have arrested yesterday three extremists during an operation in the international airport of Baghdad. These employees have been accused to be spies in responsibility jobs of the airport.... more
Civil aviationCompensation for flight cancellation: statements by the EU Advocate General
Rome, Italy - The company owes no compensation if it can demonstrate that the causes of discomfort were exceptional and unavoidable
From "Help Consumatori" agency: "In case of flight cancellation due to technical reasons, the carrier is bound to compensate passengers if it can demonstrate that the causes of discomfort were exceptional... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand will experiment biological fuel on its airplanes
Wellington , Nuova Zelanda - Tests to be carried out between late 2008 and early 2009
Air New Zealand would deserve the first prize in airlines record for its commitment in fighting the pollution, also because a spokesman said they are willing to keep experimenting alternative fuel. The... more
Military aviationC-27J Spartan. Official: EADS-CASA/Raytheon appeal turned down
Rome, Italy - The airplane described as the best choice for the U.S. Armed Forces
According to the U.S. GAO (Government Accountability Office), the C-27J Spartan airplane manufactured by Alenia Aeronautica represents "The best possible choice for the United States Air Force and Army,... more
AirlinesAlitalia case: Unions write to the Government
Rome, Italy - They request a urgent meeting
"A urgent meeting about the serious crisis of Alitalia and the relative consequences on the whole Italian air transport system", this is the request of Unions - FILT-CISL, FIT-CISL, UIL-Trasporti, UGL,... more
AirlinesEmirates named by Asia-Pacific business clients as best airline for the Middle East and Africa
Milan, Italy - According to a survey of "Business Traveller Asia-Pacific" magazine
Asia-Pacific passengers have recently named Emirates Airlines as "Middle East and Africa Best Airline" for the 4th time. The Dubai carrier awarded the prize by "Business Traveller Asia-Pacific" during... more
IndustryRolls-Royce signs a $700 M contract for V-22 Osprey Engines
Washington, Stati Uniti - It's a five years duration contract
A 700USD million production contract has signed with the Naval Air Systems Command by Rolls-Royce to produce 370 AE 1107C-Liberty engines for the US Marine Corps' MV-22 and the US Air Force's CV-22 Osprey... more
Military aviationAfghanistan, fundamental contribution of the Italian Predator to freedom operation
Rome, Italy - It has kept operating area under control
An Italian Air Force Predator UAV, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, of the 32th Wing operating on Amendola airport, has been used by liberators of the two Italian Sismi's officials detained in Afghanistan by Talebans,... more
Press releaseAir France Klm confirm expectations for this year
Paris, France - Information from airline's autumn conference
Philippe Calavia, Air France Klm chief financial officer, in the autumn conference at Cheuvreux given financial and expectations data of the carrier: according these dates a dynamical activity has been... more
AerospaceAVIONEWS at Fucino Space Centre (2): interview with Giuseppe Veredice, CEO of Telespazio
Avezzano, Italy - The Galileo total operativeness is scheduled for 2013
"The initial phase of the Galileo programme started in December 2005 with the launch of the Giove-A satellite. The second satellite, Giove-B, will be launched in March 2008, and the operations will be... more
AerospaceAVIONEWS at Fucino Space Centre: the foundation stone for the Galileo Control Centre
Avezzano, Italy - "Galileo programme marks the debut of European Union in the space"
The foundation stone for the Galileo Control Centre of the European satellite navigation system was laid today at the Telespazio Space Centre in Fucino, with the participation of the President of the Senate... more
Civil aviationThales will equip rhe Brussels airport with a latest-generation Eurocat control centre
Brussels, Belgium - The new EUROCAT centre will enhance traffic safety and security
Belgocontrol has selected Thales to equip the Brussels international airport with a latest-generation EUROCAT control centre. With near to 80 controller positions, the new centre will provide a complete... more
AirlinesBritish Airways sceglie Rolls-Royce per i motori della sua nuova flotta a lungo raggio
Londra, Gran Bretagna - Sono 61 i nuovi aerei del vettore
La compagnia inglese British Airways ha scelto i motori Rolls-Royce Trent per equipaggiare 61 nuovi aerei di prossima acquisizione per il traffico a lungo raggio. Il vettore ha emesso ordini per 24... more
AirportsGESAC: BAA confirmed its interest
Naples, Italy - Investments for the airport of Capodichino and Grazzanise
The meeting among local authorities of Campania and BAA and Ferrovial representatives took place yesterday. Inigo Meiras, CEO of Ferrovial Aeropuertos, and Terry Morgan, executive director of BAA, confirmed... more
HelicoptersSynergy Aerospace signs a contract for additional 12 Agusta Westland helicopters
São Paulo, Brazil - The operator signed contracts for supply of 56 helicopters
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Synergy Aerospace, a division of Synergy Group, has signed a contract for twelve more helicopters including AW109 Power, Grand and AW139 models. This latest contract... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at Fucino Space Centre: Finmeccanica ready for the reopening of CSAR-X helicopters tender
Avezzano, L'Aquila - The news arrived yesterday from Pier Francesco Guarguaglini
Finmeccanica is ready for the reopening of the tender for supplying CSAR-X helicopters to the Pentagon. The news has been disclosed yesterday by Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, CEO of the company, during... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on September 28th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1867 - Toronto becomes the capital of Ontario. Report: 1939 - Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union agree on a division of Poland after their invasion during World... more
IndustryGalileo Avionica, part of the success of the European programme Sostar- X
Rome, Italy - THe new eadar has innovative features
Galileo Avionica, a Finmeccanica company, is partner of the European programme Sostar-X aiming to meet Nato Ags (Airborne Ground Surveillance) requirements by the development, production and testing... more
IndustryGalileo Avionica, part of the success of the European programme Sostar-X (2): operation features
Rome, Italy - Galileo Avionica participated to the Radar System design activities
A complete demonstration of the main functionalities of the Sostar systems will be given, including: Gmti (Ground Moving Target Indicator) scanning of a vast area, search and tracking of moving targets... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Emirates Airlines denies the interest
Rome, Italy - Lufthansa among the probables
Rumors reported yesterday an interest by Emirates Airlines, accommodated by Antonio Baldassare as legal advisor and by Sviluppo Mediterraneo as economic advisor in the Alitalia privatization procedure.... more
ReportToronto taxi drivers threaten to block the airport
Toronto, Canada - Yesterday the city centre was blocked
"If we won't get a fair agreement with politicians, we will raise our voice in the next federal elections, and maybe the next step might be blocking the airport. We are asking what we are owed. We are... more
AirlinesQatar sheik invests in a mega-airport
Milan, Italy - Meanwhile, Qatar Airways strengthens its presence in the "Corporate" sector
Manielo Mastrantonio, General Manager of Qatar Airways for Italy, while illustrating the future projects of the middle-Eastern carrier, explains that it plans to develop its presence in the "Corporate... more
AirlinesVolareweb.com: ten new destinations
Gallarate, Italy - Starting from October 28
"Volareweb.com inaugurates ten new destinations, as of next October 28, from Milan-Malpensa, seven of them are European: Helsinki (Finland), Manchester (United Kingdom), Porto (Portugal), Rotterdam and... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS at Korean Air presentation: the carrier adds Melbourne to its destinations
Rome, Italy - From October 22nd
Today, Thursday September 27th, in the restaurant "Biwon", Rome, the Regional Manager of Korean Air for Italy presented the carrier's new flight from Seoul to Melbourne, which will operate starting from... more
Civil aviationEUROCONTROL accepts the SESAR ATM Target Concept
Brussels, Belgium - For 2020 and beyond
"EUROCONTROL, the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, today accepted the SESAR ATM Target Concept, the fundamental contribution for guiding the development of the European ATM system... more
Sport aviationThe Icarus Cup or the magic of flying ends at St Hilaire du Touvet and Lumbin
St Hilaire , France - Tenth of thousand of passionates on the spot
The world of free flying amazing event ended at Saint Hilaire du Touvet and Lumbin (Chartreuse-Isère), near Grenoble, France, the event is at its 34th edition. It will turn these two small mountain localities... more
AirlinesAirOne: new flight Rome-Fiumicino/Berlin-Tegel from next Monday
Rome, Italy - After the success of the flight from Milan, also the Italian capital is linked with the German city daily
"Air One has announced yesterday the starting of a new international link. From next Monday, on October 1st, the new connection will be started with a daily frequency and served with Airbus A-320 and Boeing... more