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Press releaseAlitalia Cargo (5): direct flight to Miami from next Friday
Rome, Italy - The weekly connection will be served by a MD-11 Special Freighter airplane
"The new direct flight by Alitalia Cargo between Milan-Malpensa and Miami will depart next May 18, thanks to an agreement signed with the Centurion Air Cargo airline, that will operate the Central-South... more
AirlinesWind Jet returns in Greece with a new flight to Zante
Catania, Italy - From next July 4
"Wind Jet restarts the seasonal links between Forlì and Zante from next July 4; in fact, the 'Ridolfi' airport will be connected with the Greek isle every Wednesday. The flights will be served in coincidence... more
IndustryA new order for Airbus by Aercap
Amsterdam, Holland - 10 new A-330/200 planes requested
Airbus has announced a new order by Aercap, a Dutch company operating in aircraft and spare parts leasing, for further 10 Airbus A-330/200 planes following the 20 ones already commissioned last December.... more
DefenseNATO: “NAC-MC Sea Day” in Taranto
Taranto, Italy - Guest of honour the Defense Under Secretary Honorable Marco Verzaschi
NATO’s top military commander, General John Craddock, has invited NATO General Secretary, North Atlantic Council and NATO Military Council to embark on the NATO Standing Maritime Group Two - SNMG2 for a... more
Press releaseEADS denies reports on "Capital.fr" website
Paris, France - The given information completely unfounded
EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) emphatically denies the reports that appeared on the “Capital.fr” website on 14 May 2007, and which have been repeated elsewhere in the media. These rep... more
UAS-DronesGermany keeps on modernizing its fleet
Berlin, Germany - The former MQ-9 Predator the next candidate
Alexander Bonde, head of German economics and cooperation subcommittee, recently declared that Germany is going to purchase the General Atomics former MQ-9 Predator B plane, currently known as MQ-9 Reaper. The... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines providing a new service for Stakhanovists
Singapore, Singapore - "StarOffice 8" to work on board
Singapore Airlines has announced a new and interesting service dedicated to its air passengers, particularly to people who cannot give up working neither aboard planes. The airline, in fact, has decided... more
HelicoptersUSAF releases draft amendament for new CSAR-X helicopter proposals
Washington, USA - The contract by Fall 2007
Air Force officials here announced the release of a draft amendment to the combat search and rescue replacement helicopter request for proposal. Following discussions and meetings with the offerors,... more
IndustryWings for Boeing 787 Dreamliner delivered to Everett
Everett, USA - Following the fuselage sections deliveries
The gigantic composite wings for the all-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner were delivered to Everett yesterday. Manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries at its facility in Nagoya, Japan, each wing is 98... more
Press releaseAlitalia (4): the Board of Directors approved yesterday the first three month-report of Group on March 31, 2007
Rome, Italy - The next meeting is expected for May 23
"- 5,5 million of passengers transported during the first quarter 2007, increasing of 5,9% compared to the same period of 2006. - Net consolidated revenues of the first quarter 2007 equal to EUR 1061... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): disappointing bids. Today Padoa Schioppa will report in Parliament
Rome, Italy - Chosen the silence until today afternoon
Italian Treasure Minister, Tommaso Padoa Schioppa, has chosen the silence until today afternoon, when he will report in Parliament on the situation and on the privatization's call for bids of Alitalia,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the preferences of Italian Infrastructure Minister, Antonio Di Pietro
Rome, Italy - Scepticism over Aeroflot
Yesterday after a hearing to the Chamber, Infrastructure Minister, Antonio Di Pietro, has stated to have examined the bids put in for Alitalia. According to Antonio Di Pietro the bids are "Very competitive... more
AirlinesAlitalia Cargo launches the new Milan-Miami route
Milan, Italy - This morning at Terminal 2 of Malpensa Airport
This morning at 11:30 at Terminal 2 of Milan-Malpensa Airport, Alitalia Cargo will hold the ceremony for the inauguration of the new Milan-Miami route. During the meeting the main novelties of the Marketing&Sales... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 16th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Military Aviation: 1919 - US Navy Naval Curtiss aircraft NC-4 commanded by Albert Cushing Read leaves Trepassey, Newfoundland, for Lisbon via the Azores on the first transatlantic... more
IndustryBoeing Helicopter awarded of a near 16 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CV-22 aircraft
Boeing Helicopter, Ridley Park, Pa., is being awarded $ 15,936,133 for ceiling-priced-order #0222 under previously awarded contract (N00383-03-G-001B) for spare components for the CV-22 aircraft. Work... more
IndustryBell Helicopter Textron awarded of a over 17 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CV-22 aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron, Hurst, Texas, is being awarded $ 17,485,372 for ceiling-priced-order #0225 under previously awarded contract (N00383-03-G-001B) for spare components for the CV-22 aircraft. Work... more
Civil aviationJordan, the number of passengers rises
Amman, Jordan - King Abdallah’s liberalizations gives a stimulus to air transport
Jordanian air transport’s market rises. The opening policy to the private investors, decided by King Abdallah, has given a strong boost to the sector, which growth rates are ones of the best over all t... more
Defense"Missile Defense Shield Case": USA will not allow Russia to veto
Moscow, Russia - Condoleezza Rice has affirmed it
The United States will not permit Russia to veto its plans to build a missile defense shield in Europe, U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, said in the Russian capital on Tuesday. "The United... more
AirlinesSaudi Arabian: upsize fleet
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - A new budget airline borns
Saudi Arabian Airlines will expand their fleet by purchasing up to 60 aircraft, in addition to plans for a budget airline (see AVIONEWS for more details). The airline’s fleet growth is in conjunction w... more
AirportsAirport of Rimini (2): Vilnius, the Latvia main economic centre
Rimini, Italy - The flights operated by Aurela carrier
On June 8th - September 14th (Friday), the Aurela carrier will operate the new route Rimini - Vilnius from the Italian city international airport “Federico Fellini”, using a 148-seat Boeing 737 plane.... more
AirportsAirport of Rimini: confirmed the routes from Central-North Europe
Rimini, Italy - No changes to reference markets
From the second half of May, the list of charter destinations reachable from the international airport “Federico Fellini” will be complete. The reference markets show no remarkable changes, but som... more
AirlinesTalks for possible cooperation between Singapore Airlines and China Eastern
Beijing, China - Chinese air company looks for a strategic stake
China Eastern Airlines is currently in talks with the State-owned Asset Supervision and Administration Commission about introducing strategic investors, such as Singapore Airlines, into the company. One... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines sees 72% profit increase
Singapore, Singapore Republic - Investors given SGD 2.162 million
SIA Group, on the back of a strong performance achieved by the Parent Airline Company, has managed to achieve a net profit of SGD 2,129 million, resulting in the board recommending a special SGD 2.162... more
IndustryBoeing 777 fleet reaches 1 million flights under extended operations rules
Seattle, USA - ETOPS provides them the direct, non-stop flights and greater choice in travel times
The Boeing Company announced that its 777 jetliner fleet has completed its 1 millionth flight under regulations for extended operations (ETOPS - Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards).... more
AirlinesIn Italy "That's amore"
London, United Kingdom - The country elected the most romantic in Europe
British Airways recently conducted a survey asking its customers for the "Most romantic" European destination. Improbable but true, Italy defeated France, being elected the best destination for lovers. 25%... more
ReportCalipari, US Department does not cooperate
Rome, Italy - The judge postpones the trial to Marine Lozano again
The trial on Mario Lozano, US Marine accused to be responsible of Calipari’s death, has been put off on 10 of next July. Nicola Calipari was the Sismi official that was escorting Giuliana Sgrena, the j... more
Military aviationNorthrop Grumman completes the dry dock operation for “USS Carl Vinson” aircraft carrier
Newport, USA - Work through redelivery to the Navy in 2009
Northrop Grumman Corporation has completed the dry dock portion of work for the “Uss Carl Vinson” (CVN 70) five days ahead of schedule. The carrier is undergoing a refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) at... more
Finance and economyAir Canada reports first quarter net loss
Toronto, Canada - Losses equal to USD 34 million in 2007
Canadians taking to the skies helped propel Air Canada to an improved performance in the first quarter of 2007, trimming its net loss to USD 34 million from USD 126 million in the year-ago period. The... more
DefenseJapan to develop anti-missile laser-weapons
Tokyo, Japan - Possible risk to flout the pacific Constitution
Japan plans to develop high-power laser weapons next year to strengthen its anti-missile defence system, in response to the growing military threat from North Korea, a report said. The Defence Ministry... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines: April 2007 results
Washington, USA - Traffic decrease by 0.1%
Northwest Airlines recently announced the last April financial results. According to official data, the airline reported a load factor equal to 83.7%, with a decrease by 0.5 percentage points over the... more
Military aviationTurkey signs contract for 30 more Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters
Ankara, Turkey - A deal worth USD 1.8 billion
The Turkish and US governments have signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) covering the production of a further 30 Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 50+ fighters for the Turkish Air Force. To be delivered... more
DefenseRussia pulls its armaments out of Georgia
Moscow, Russia - First of 19 military rail convoys
Today a rail convoy loaded with armaments and materials of 12th Russian Military Base will abandon the city of Batumi, Georgia. A Russia Army source has retailed it. “The convoy, composed by 35 wagons a... more
AirlinesSWISS puts fifth additional A-320-family aircraft into operation
Toulouse, France - It will be deployed on various routes throughout the SWISS European network
SWISS added a further Airbus A-320 to its European fleet. The aircraft, which bears the registration HB-IJH, took off from Zurich short after 07:00 this morning for Madrid on its first revenue flight.... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: Board of directors approve 1Q results
Rome, Italy - Revenues show organic growth of 6% EBIT and net profit up vs 1Q06 excluding extraordinary operations
Finmeccanica improved its results once again in the first quarter of 2007, thanks to organic growth. The figures confirm the stability and quality of the group's growth. Revenues came in at EUR 2,740... more
AirlinesQatar Airways named “Best airline in the Middle East”
Dubai, UAE - For second year running
Qatar Airways once again proved its dominance in the Middle East aviation industry by winning the Best Airline award for the second year running at the annual Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Travel... more
Military aviationBoeing delivers second C-17 to Royal Australian Air Force
St. Louis, USA - Destined to Amberley-based 36th Squadron
The Boeing Company delivered the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) second C-17 Globemaster III during a ceremony at the company's Long Beach, California, C-17 manufacturing facility. Senior RAAF... more
ReportAfghanistan: attempt to the Italian convoy claimed by Talibans
Herat, Afghanistan - The wounded soldiers belong to 151st “Sassari” Infantry Regiment
“Destruction of a Provincial Reconstruction Team’s vehicle during the explosion of a bomb in Heart district”. This is the title of the release with which Talibans have claimed the attempt. The claim... more
ReportRice looks for dialogue in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - Face to face with Putin on Kosovo and European missile defense system
US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, is arrived yesterday in Moscow to visit Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and Foreign Ministry, Serghei Lavrov. Policy goal of the mission, that will end today,... more
AirportsThe radar system newly installed at the airport of Louisville is not ready to use
Louisville, USA - Averted an air collision between two planes
Recently, at the international airport of Louisville an air collision caused by a malfunctioning of the newly installed radar system was averted just before a disaster occurring. A DC-9 plane of Northwest... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): all the three preliminary bids remain in competition
Rome, Italy - Treasure Ministry announced it
Yesterday Italian Treasure Ministry examined the three bids arrived for the privatization of ex-flag carrier, and after the closing of the Stock Exchange, the Ministry of Economics informed all the preliminary... more
HelicoptersEurocopter has delivered 14th EC-725 helicopter to the French Forces
Cazaux, France - A helicopter specifically designed for Combat Search and Rescue (C-SAR) missions
The French Air Force has received its sixth EC-725, which has joined the EH-1/67 Pyrenees Squadron based in Cazaux. This helicopter was the last in a series of fourteen helicopters ordered by the French... more
Fair and shows“IATA Ground Handling 2007”: a direct contact between ground service providers and airlines
Vancouver, Canada - On May 14th-16th
On May 14th-16th, the Canadian Westin Bayshore, Vancouver is hosting the “IATA Ground Handling 2007” workshop, an event organized by IATA Ground Handling Council (IGHC) and aimed to promote a direct con... more
AirportsThe Al Ain International Airport chosen by EMPOST
Abu Dhabi, Arab United Emirates - A new success for the second international airport
EMPOST (Emirates Corporation for Commercial Postal Services) recently announced to have chosen the Al Ain International Airport as main hub for its air cargo traffic. The Al Ain Airport, founded on... more
AerospaceChina has approved the five-year plan on space development
Beijing, China - The presentation of the Vice-President Zeng Peiyan
China’s Council of State, or Cabinet, has recently approved the 11th Five-year Plan on space development. The presentation took place during a conference last week, in which the Vice-President Zeng P... more
AirlinesLAN Airlines and Brazil's TAM to implement commercial alliance
Sao Paolo, Brazil - Cooperation rises in South America
LAN Airlines S.A. and its related companies, LAN Peru, LAN Argentina and LAN Ecuador (“LAN” or “the Company”), and the Brazilian airline company TAM Linhas Aéreas have decided to formalise a commercial alliance... more
AirlinesBelgian pilots prefer flying abroad
Brussels, Belgium - To take benefits from higher wages and lower taxes
The Belgian member airlines of BATA (Belgian Air Transport Association) have made complaints against a serious and ever increasing problem, the lack of a sufficient number of pilots. The reason of this... more
Press releaseEmbraer: first quarter 2007
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The main facts
- In February 2007, Embraer’s shareholders: BNDES Participações S.A. - BNDESPAR, Caixa de Previdência dos Funcionários do Banco do Brasil – PREVI, Fundação SISTEL de Seguridade Social, European Aeronauti... more
HelicoptersUK: SDC Trailers buy Agusta A-109E Power
Toombridge, Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland company's production rises
Northern Ireland company SDC Trailers has bought an Agusta A-109E Power and registered it G-SDCT. Established in Toomebridge, Northern Ireland in 1978, SDC has grown into one of the leading trailer... more
Military aviationPakistan selects Lockheed Martin's Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod
Orlando, USA - Deliveries starting from 2008
The U.S. government has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin for 18 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP), a part of the new “Advanced Block 52 F-16” aircraft program for Pakistan. Pakistan is the... more
Civil aviationJetX takes delivery of its first new Boeing 737/800 airplane in Seattle
Seattle, USA - An ACMI operator cooperating with Primera Travel Group
JetX took delivery of its first new Boeing Next-Generation 737/800 aircraft last week from Boeing Field in Seattle. JetX is leasing the airplane from International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC). JetX,... more