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Civil defenseSome figures about the Italian Civil Defense's activity
Aosta, Italy - In the only Valle d'Aosta four helicopters in 2006 have made 1584 flight hours
In reply to an interpellation, the Valle d'Aosta Region's President has provided the balance of the flights made in 2006 for sanitary interventions and rescue's ones by four helicopters assigned to the... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on air passenger rights
Strasbourg, France - By Konstantinos Hatzidakis (PPE-DE)
"Written question E-2199/07 by Konstantinos Hatzidakis (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: air passenger rights According to a recent statement by the Commission, airlines are failing to fully... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on aircraft refuelling
Strasbourg, France - By David Martin (PSE)
"Written question E-1780/07 by David Martin (PSE) to the Commission Subject: aircraft refuelling Is the Commission aware that in order to escape higher fuel charges, airlines will often take on... more
Press releaseSDL, about retirements, confirms the general strike for next Friday, on July 13
Rome, Italy - In the air transport it will be for the entire day on Wednesday 18
"SDL, the Italian intercategory workers union, assesses not acceptable the mediation at 58 years with incentives and for this has fixed, jointly with other base unions, the general strike for next Friday,... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on July 11th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1776 - Captain James Cook begins third voyage. Report: 1798 - The United States Marine Corps is re-established; they had been disbanded after the American Revolutionary... more
IndustryHead Inc. awarded of a over 18 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - From the C-130 to C-5 aircraft
Head Inc.*, Columbus, Ohio, was awarded an $ 18,560,650 firm-fixed-price contract for 167th Airlift Wing base conversion from C-130 to C-5 Aircrafts and Extension and Upgrade of Runway and Taxiway. Work... more
Civil aviationA European regulation for travels of people under oxygen treatment
Rome, Italy - The carriers shall adopt the new measures for assistance on board
According to Mariadelaide Franchi, president of "Associazione Italiana Pazienti BPCO Onlus", the airlines will have to adopt as soon as possible the necessary measures to assist, during flights, patients... more
AirportsMeeting in Palermo for the anti wind-shear radar
Palermo, Italy - Among ENAC, ENAV and GESAP
Meeting in Palermo for the boards of ENAC (Italian civil aviation authority), ENAV (Italian flight assistance authority) and GESAP (the society that manages the airport "Falcone e Borsellino" of Palermo)... more
AirlinesAirlines offer record number of seats in July
Rome, Italy - According to the statistics from OAG
The number of seats offered on flights operating this month has reached an all-time high, with a capacity of 309 million seats worldwide. According to the latest statistics from OAG, the world’s authority o... more
AirportsThe prefect Serra wants a squeeze on Rome's airports
Rome, Italy - The proposal on Tel Aviv pattern: robots linked to surveillance cameras
After the incredible intrusion of an Ethiopian inside the Ciampino airport's runway that blocked the air station for some hours last Monday, the prefect of Rome, Achille Serra, will transmit to the ministers... more
AccidentsCrashed another helicopter in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - While yesterday a similar accident is happened in Croatia
Afghan governmental sources has spread the news, without giving any features, that an helicopter with foreign registration has crashed today in Laghman province in the East of Afghanistan, Talibans' stronghold.... more
AccidentsFlorida: tourism aircraft crashes on the city
Orlando, USA - Houses on fire and several wounded
The assessment of the incident occurred today in Sanford, near Monroe lake, at 6 km from Orlando-Sanford International Airport is not unveiled yet. A tourist aircraft, probably a Cessna with onboard two... more
ReportShowed in Ciampino the spot that extinguishes fires
Rome, Italy - The campaign of Italian Corps of Forest Rangers and Minister of Agriculture
It has been showed in Ciampino airport the spot of anti-fire campaign 2007 by Italian Corps of Forest Rangers and Minister of Agriculture. From the beginning of this year 1222 fires have been occurred... more
AirlinesWind Jet: excellent results in the first six month period 2007
Catania, Italy - The Catania-Turin flight will take off next September 10
"Wind Jet closed the first half-year 2007 with about a million of passengers transported, 300,000 more compared to the same period 2006, with an increase of 43,66%. The first half has seen the opening... more
Military aviationStarting the "Royal International Air Tattoo 2007"
London, United Kingdom - For the first time on display the Hungarian Gripens and the Thunderbirds display team
After the Paris Air Show "Le Bourget", from July 13rd to 15th, the "Royal International Air Tattoo 2007" will take place at the Royal Air Force's Fairford airbase in Southern England. This year's extravaganza... more
AirportsTurrisi SAC's president, positive reaction by CGIL-Catania
Catania, Italy - "The right man in the right place" said secretary Battiato
Today through a press release the provincial federation of the union CGIL-Catania unveils its positive reaction to Turrisi's nomination as new president of SAC (Società Aeroporto di Catania). The General... more
AirlinesInternet check-in via mobile: now possible with Air France and KLM
Paris, France - The two carriers are also negotiating with China Southern Airlines for a cargo joint venture
Air France and KLM now give passengers the opportunity to check in via cellular phone. This service, accessible through the websites http://mobile.airfrance.com and http://klm.com, is initially proposed... more
IndustryUltralife Batteries awarded of USD 2m contract by Australian Department of Defence
Newark, USA - A contract held in conjuction with EaglePicher Technologies
Ultralife Batteries, Inc. has recently received a contract valued at approximately USD 2 million to supply BA-5590 lithium-sulfur dioxide batteries to the Australian Department of Defence. This contract... more
AirlinesAntitrust immunity: six SkyTeam members ask for extension
Paris, France - They are Air France, Alitalia, Czech Airlines, Delta, KLM and Northwest
Air France, Alitalia, CSA - Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines and NWA - Northwest Airlines, belonging to SkyTeam group, asked the DOT (Department Of Transportation) the extension... more
UAS-DronesSELEX announces Damselfly, a new mini unmanned aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Rome, Italy - It will be showed at ParcAberporth Unmanned Systems exhibition
SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems (S&AS), a Finmeccanica company, will unveil a model of its brand new tactical UAV Damselfly at the ParcAberporth Unmanned Systems event on 11-12th July. This is a... more
AirlinesAlitalia: an endless matter?
Rome, Italy - The devious route of an airline that wants to fly
How troubles for Alitalia. The date for the presentation of the mandatory bids was postponed on July 23rd, 2007. An infinite and devious story for the Italian national carrier, that apparently seems... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: revealed the name of new general director
Brussels, Belgium - It's David McMillan, director of English CAA
From Eurocontrol's sources, AVIONEWS has known the name of the new general director of the European aeronautical organization, just nominated: it's David McMillan, general director of CAA (Civil Aviation... more
IndustryEADS: no nominations for the board yet
Paris , France - A Group's note denies it
The new nominations to board of EADS (European Aeronautical Defense&Space) are not decided yet. It says a note of aerospace Group, the builder of Airbus aircraft, after the rumors of last days that supposed... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines: Astana the new destination of the carrier's network
Milan, Italy - From September 4, three new weekly connections to the capital of Kazakhstan
"Austrian Airlines Group keeps expanding its network: starting from September 4, 2007 the air company will have among their destinations Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, which will be linked to Vienna... more
AirportsAdR: the Antitrust will not go on with the inquest
Rome, Italy - The closing from 16 to 20 of July
The Anti-trust, the trust-buster of competence and market, will not go on with the inquest on the operation of purchase made by Leonardo, of 27.839.350 stocks - 44,68% of the total capital stock - of... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on climate tickets - Compensation option in flight ticket booking procedures
Strasbourg, France - By Ivo Belet
"Oral question H-0141/07 pursuant to Rule 109 of the Rules of Procedure by Ivo Belet to the Council Subject: climate tickets - Compensation option in flight ticket booking procedures The Council... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on climate tickets and compensation option in flight ticket booking procedures
Strasbourg, France - By Ivo Belet
"Oral question H-0142/07 pursuant to Rule 109 of the Rules of Procedure by Ivo Belet to the Commission Subject: climate tickets - Compensation option in flight ticket booking procedures The Commission... more
AirportsLow Cost Airport Group invests on Parma
Rome, Italy - The English group will invest 60 million
The aim is to reach 1 million passengers through a EUR 60 million investment in five years to better infrastructure and relying on the strategic position of the airport which is easy reachable with the... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on air passenger rights
Strasbourg, France - By Proinsias De Rossa (PSE)
"Written question E-0717/07 by Proinsias De Rossa (PSE) to the Commission Subject: air passenger rights One of my constituents recently contacted me regarding his and his wife's complaint to Air... more
Sport aviationFivl: World Cup 2007 of paragliding
Turin, Italy - In Lecco, from July 15 to 21
"From the 15th to 21st of July Lecco end its region will host a stage of the World Cup of paragliding 2007. Other stages took place or will take place in Ibaraki (Japan), Ager (Spain), Kayseri (Turkey),... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on commissioners to offset air miles
Strasbourg, France - By Robert Kilroy-Silk (NI)
"Written question E-0654/07 by Robert Kilroy-Silk (NI) to the Commission Subject: commissioners to offset air miles Following the lead set by the UK ’s Prime Minister, will all Commissioners a... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on airline tickets
Strasbourg, France - By Robert Evans
"Oral question H-0110/07 pursuant to Rule 109 of the Rules of Procedure by Robert Evans to the Commission Subject: airline tickets In general it is either not permitted or very expensive to change... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on EU restrictions on liquids that passengers can carry on aircraft
Strasbourg, France - By Martine Roure, Saïd El Khadraoui, Edith Mastenbroek and Willi Piecyk, on behalf of the PSE Group
"Oral question with debate O-0007/07 pursuant to Rule 108 of the Rules of Procedure by Martine Roure, Saïd El Khadraoui, Edith Mastenbroek and Willi Piecyk, on behalf of the PSE Group to the Commission Subject:... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on July 10th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Sport Aviation: 1938 - Howard Hughes sets a new record by completing a 91 hour airplane flight around the world. Military Aviation: 1940 - World War II: Vichy France... more
IndustryThe Boeing Co. awarded of a over 76 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CH-47F helicopters
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded a $ 76,500,000 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for CH-47F new build production helicopters. Work will be performed in Philadelphia, Pa., and is... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 235 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the numerous aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a maximum $ 235,657,972.57 firm fixed price contract for spare parts supplied as support to numerous aircraft platforms. Using services are Army,... more
IndustryRockwell Collins Government Systems awarded of a near 25 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the A-10 aircraft
Rockwell Collins Government Systems, Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a $ 24,849,545 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-priced contract (N00019-05-C-0050) to exercise an option for... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Systems Corp. awarded of a over 407 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For three E-2D aircraft
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $ 407,992,320 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-award-fee contract (N00019-03-C-0057) for the procurement of three E-2D Advanced... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS at the press-conference for Emirates flight Dubai-Venice
Venice, Italy - The town is the carrier's 22nd European route
A very important day for "Marco Polo" airport of Venice which, with a press-conference chaired by His Highness the Sheik Ahmed bin Saeed Al Naktoum, has made the new Emirates direct flight Dubai-Venice... more
Military aviationRecovered a relic of Second World War's fighter aircraft
Modena, Italy - On board the pilot's remains still
Last Saturday the relics of a German fighter aircraft of Second World War rested for years buried in a land near Mirandola (Modena). On the place there were the Red Civil and Military Cross, and volunteers... more
UAS-DronesEurope needs for medium-height long-endurance UAVs
Rome, Italy - The agreement between France and Germany
European armed forces' collective requirements for medium-height long-endurance (MALE) unmanned air vehicles are substantial enough to reshape the market. Spain wants aircraft for its border security... more
IndustryGuarguaglini: Finmeccanica is not interested in EADS stakes
Rome, Italy - Thales possibility to be appraised
Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, president and CEO of Finmeccanica, interviewed by "Il Giornale", concerning the possibility of entering EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) capital stock declared:... more
CuriositiesOverfly the Atlantic with a little hot-air balloon powered by helium
London, United Kingdom - The last exploit by David Hempleman-Adams
David Hempleman-Adams, the weird English businessman, has realized his last exploit: to overfly the Atlantic Ocean with a little hot-air balloon powered by helium. Left on last Monday for Terranova island... more
Airports"Too much noise, Ciampino must close" ENAC says
Rome , Italy - A plan to bring a part of low-cost flights to Fiumicino by October
The solution for Ciampino's exorbitant air traffic is to move a part of low-cost flights to "Leonardo da Vinci" airport" by next October: this is the plan of one of the two commissions composed by minister... more
Latest newsThe oversight commission halved general strike
Rome , Italy - Of 13 July. Leonardi's accusations
The general strike of 13 July promoted by CUB (the backing unions) and other unions has been "Halved" by the oversight commission right to strike. Pierpaolo Leonardi, one of the national CUB's coordinator,... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: city of Barcelona hosts seventh edition of the USA/Europe joint seminar on ATM R&D
Brussels, Belgium - In order to promote the creation of a harmonised global air transport system
"In order to promote the creation of a harmonised global air transport system, EUROCONTROL and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) jointly organised the seventh USA/Europe Seminar on Air Traffic... more
Civil aviationBirds in the engine, emergency landing for a Boeing 767 airplane
Rome, Italy - Delta Airlines aircraft has just left from Fiumicino
Last Saturday a Delta Airlines Boeing 767 aircraft has been compelled to an emergency landing at Fiumicino airport because some birds were swallowed up by the jet engine during the take-off from "Leonardo... more
AirportsFiumicino: airport's record in June
Rome, Italy - ENAC's President Riggio: the target is to double passengers number
The president of ENAC (Italian Authority for Civil Aviation), Vito Riggio, set as a target for "Leonardo Da Vinci" airport the doubling of the passengers number within five years, bringing it from 32 to... more
ReportHoly Father's holidays
Belluno, Italia - Arrived by plane in Vicenza, he left by helicopter for Lorenzago di Cadore
It is time for Pope Benedictus XVI to enjoy summer holidays: awaited by the Bishop of Treviso Andrea Bruno Mazzoccato, the mayor Giampaolo Gobbo, the president of Veneto Giancarlo Gala, the president of... more
Civil aviationLong range-related syndromes: some precautions to take
Rome, Italy - Possible troubles due to blood circulation and pressure
To avoid annoying problems of legs' blood circulation during long range flights (economy class syndrome) one can take some precautions about one week before leaving. The active ingredient of some natural... more