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ConferencesIATA-Bisignani: airline industry profitability improves but alarm for taxes and environment
Vancouver, Canada - During the annual general meeting
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a USD 5 billion projected profitability for airlines in 2007 at their Annual General Meeting in Vancouver. In his keynote State of the Industry... more
AirportsGemina: a take-over bid of Intesa-Sanpaolo and Macquarie Banks
Rome, Italy - AdR 51% has been estimated around EUR 1,4-1,5% billion
Intesa-Sanpaolo and Macquarie constituted a newco that within this week could officialize its interest for Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), estimated in all EUR 2,8 billion, whose majority share (51%) is in Gemina's... more
AirportsArato's prescription: "Genoa must concentrare on low cost"
Genoa, Italy - In the plans the movement of airport to the sea
"For Genoa it is necessary to concentrate on low-cost and to collaborate with the institutions". "Cristoforo Colombo" airport's new president, Marco Arato, appointed yesterday, has showed its prescription... more
AirlinesHolding Aga Khan: probable Eurofly recapitalization
Olbia, Italy - Involved also Unicredit-Capitalia, Intesa-Sanpaolo and Mediobanca
Info by Financial Milan city revealed that the Holding company owned by prince Aga Khan is evaluating a recapitalization of Eurofly. The new Business Plan for the society relaunch should be presented... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-100, DHC-8-200, and DHC-8-300 series airplanes (2007-12-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss in shock absorption during touchdown and failure of the shock strut housing, which could result in a subsequent loss of directional control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 5, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 107)] [Page 30959-30961] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirportsAdR: a penalty of EUR 25 thousand from anti-trust Authority
Rome, Italy - On the "Leonardo da Vinci" cargo's activity
A penalty of EUR 25 thousand was imposed to the operating society of the Roman air station, Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), from the anti-trust authority with the following motivation: "Not having complied the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): permanence in SkyTeam at risk
Rome , Italy - Announced by the President of the Association, Leo Van Wijk
Shadows on Alitalia. For the Italian national air company troubles have no end. The new threat comes from the President of SkyTeam Association, Leo Van Wijk, that does not see a period of prosperity ahead... more
AirlinesAlitalia: no interest by Lufthansa
Berlin, Germany - Excessive interference by Italian Government
Among the greats of European air transport, also CEO of Lufthansa has been interviewed on Alitalia: German airline is not interested in this question because of the excessive interference by Italian Government. This... more
PeopleTAP Portugal CEO, Fernando Pinto, is new IATA chairman
Vancouver, Canada - Turkish Airlines to host 2008 AGM
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced yesterday that TAP Portugal CEO, Fernando Pinto, has begun his one-year term as the Chairman of the Association's Board of Governors. Pinto... more
CuriositiesIt happened today ... on June 6th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1942 - World War II: Nazis set fire to the village of Lidice, Czech Republic, as reprisal for the murder of Reinhard Heydrich. Report: 1944 - World War II: Battle... more
AccidentsAircraft crashed in Michigan lake (2): peril of a seventh victim
Chicago, Usa - The airplane was lifting a transplantation heart
In serious condition the unlucky man who would have received the transplanted heart crashed in the air incident in Michigan during the flight between Usa and Canada. On board there were six persons and... more
ReportUS helicopters scuttled a ship with Taliban's on board
Kabul, Afghanistan - Meantime the government asks Red Cross to manage an Emergency hospital
The attack was launched on Monday, but only yesterday an official spokesman for the Afghan government reported that American helicopters struck and sunk, in the South of the country, a ship with a thirty... more
ReportFrom Google Earth the evidence of Azza Air weapon transportation in Darfur
Washington, Usa - An Antonov to arm Janjaweed rebels and governmental troops
Through aerial photographs taken from Google Earth satellites somebody discovered some images that prove an Antonov and a lot of other weapons unloaded and left on a airstrip of El Geneina airport from... more
AirlinesEmirates continues its expansion plan increasing flights to Middle East
Milan, Italy - The airline has added three connections towards Bahrein
"Emirates, from yesterday, June 4, 2007, flies towards Bahrein with three new daily connections. Thanks to this new potentiation, the airline continues its expansion campaign that sees 2007 full of newness... more
DiscussionsWind River Forum (2): ARINC standard and its use on UAV
Rome, Italy - Analyzing Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA)
During last years the elevated costs of avionics systems developed through hardwares and softwares have urged the programmers to consider the use of new systems based on COTS standard (Commercial of the... more
AirlinesTam will soon land in Montevideo
Brasilia, Brazil - ANAC international relations department reported the news to the Brazilian air company
In six months Tam will inaugurate new flights towards Montevideo. Anac (Brazilian agency for civil aviation) authorized the Brazilian air company to enlarge its routes linking daily Brazil to Uruguay. Anac... more
Military aviationRome: special measures for the visit of Bush
Rome, Italy - On June 9th Italy Air Force will armour the Rome air space
Today George Bush is landed in Europe, in Prague airport for a series of meeting and to hold a "Conference on the Democracy Promotion" organized by ex-Czech President Vaclav Havel and by ex-Soviet dissident... more
DefenseUS anti-missile system: from Prague Bush replies to Putin
Prague, Czech Republic - "The Cold War is over"
The relationships between Russia and USA are very fraught in these days, since Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has been leveled a charge against Washington about the will to restore a Cold War climate:... more
ConferencesWind River Forum, global solutions for aerospace market
Rome, Italy - US society shows its own technology during a meeting in Rome
It took place today in Rome the forum "Wind River Aerospace & Defence" organized by Wind River, DSO (Device Software Optimization) sector's world leader. US society, founded in 1981 in California, furnishes... more
HelicoptersA new national helicopter rescue service for Ancona and Fabriano
Ancona, Italy - A third helicopter will be available for Civil Defence
The territory between Umbria and Marche Regions will have soon a new helicopter rescue service. The two new helicopters will fly over the area, will ensure a 24-hour service and will base in the heli-fields... more
Military aviationJoint Cargo Aircraft: in competition only Alenia Aeronautica and EADS-CASA
Rome, Italy - The communication of the winner is expected for June 8-9
"The die is cast". By a week, Defense Acquisition Board, an ad hoc commission of Pentagon, will communicate the results of the call for bids about the renewal of the obsolete cargo fleet. Italy is in... more
AirportsA new destination for airplanes flying towards Calabrian coasts
Reggio Calabria, Italy - Since June the 13th Cala dei Saraceni will welcome an over 18 public
An unknown Calabrian touristic destination is going to be explored from the general public thanks to new air links. The low-cost flights will link Roseto Capo Spulico, Calabria, to Milan, Verona, Boulogne,... more
IndustryAirbus: go-ahead for the "Power 8"'s negotiations
Toulouse, France - Tomorrow the meeting with the Unions
June will be a very important month for Airbus: the negotiation for "Power 8" implementation start. Tomorrow there will be a meeting with the Unions of France and Germany for analyzing the consequences... more
AccidentsAircraft crashed in Michigan lake
Chicago, Usa - Six people on board, all dead
A small aircraft, for tourism or for medical transport is not still clear, crashed in Michigan's Lake waters yesterday evening, but the local authorities announced it today. Obviously is too early to... more
AirlinesLuggage taxes and price increase let to fly Ryanair incomes
Dublin , Ireland - Estimate increase of 5% during 2007
Incomes of the low-cost air company Ryanair, that last year flew to EUR 435,6 m with an increase of 32%, go on growing. Thanks to the introduction of luggage taxes and tickets price increase the carrier... more
Government actsQuestion about hardships and impediments due to cancellation of refuelling flights to the Italian contingent in Afghanistan
Rome, Italy - By Honorable Adriano Musi (L'Ulivo)
"The Italian Honorable Adriano Musi (L'Ulivo) asks to the Defense Minister to know: which concrete measures the Government, and in particular, the Defense Minister intend to adopt to obviate the discomforts... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Aeroflot does not exclude an agreement with Air France-KLM
Rome, Italy - Russian CEO has stated it during the World's Airline Industry
During the World's Airline Industry that opened its annual meeting in the Canadian city of Vancouver last Sunday, CEO of Aeroflot Valery Okulov has issued some statements about Alitalia privatization. Russian... more
AirportsSEA: AEA's list first quarter 2007
Milan, Italy - Malpensa first in Europe for punctuality
"Malpensa is resulted the most punctual airport in Europe in AEA (Association of European Airlines) list, regarding the first quarter 2007, before of great hubs as Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid and... more
DiscussionsC-17A Globemaster III - A choice for Italy
Rome, Italy - The only aircraft that satisfies to the requirement of heavy strategic transport
Italy is one of the world's most committed Countries in the international military operations, and as consequence of these special requirements, this engagement implies the personnel and material transfer,... more
AirportsAeradria: press-conference for flights presentation from/to Sweden
Rimini, Italy - It will take place next Thursday
Aeradria SpA, Rimini's airport management society ("Federico Fellini") communicates that next Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 11am will take place the press conference for the flights presentation from/t... more
Press releasePedrini about Alitalia: the title falls and Cardia looks
Rome, Italy - The declarations by the Honorable
"'I ask what is the meaning and the consequent actions that the CONSOB, and Cardia, in particular, link to the 'Monitoring' word when refer to Alitalia's title. All this, while the title is falling... more
Military aviationBoeing delivers first C-17 to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware
St. Louis, USA - This is the 165th aircraft that has delivered to the U.S. Air Force
The Boeing Company delivered the first of 13 C-17 Globemaster IIIs to Dover (Del.) Air Force Base (AFB) officials during a ceremony at the company's Long Beach, Calif., C-17 manufacturing facility. The... more
SecurityFAA AD on Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH model DA-40 airplanes (2007-11-21)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 4, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 106)] [Page 30701-30703] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna model 500, 501, 550, 551, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 airplanes (2007-11-17)
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the fire extinguishing bottles are activated in the event of an engine or APU fire, and that flammable fluids are not supplied during a fire, which could result in an unextinguished fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 1, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 105)] [Page 30474-30477] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation model S-76A, B, and C helicopters (2007-11-05)
Washington, Usa - To detect cracking in the M/R shaft, which could result in separation of the main rotor and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 31, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 104)] [Page 30247-30249] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Moravan a.s. model Z242L airplanes (2007-11-19)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 31, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 104)] [Page 30251-30253] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company CF6-50C series turbofan engines (2007-11-18)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained fan blade failures, which can result in separation of airplane hydraulic lines, damage to critical airplane systems, and possible loss of airplane control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 31, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 104)] [Page 30249-30251] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Deloitte&Touche postpones the judgement on the balance sheet
Rome, Italy - By June 11, 2007
"As from today, the audit activity on the Alitalia balance sheet is still in process and no conclusion has been reached about the contents of judgement that will have to be formulated according to the... more
CuriositiesIt happened on... June 5th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Sport Aviation: 1783 - Montgolfier Brothers show in public their Montgolfier. Military Aviation: 1944 - World War II: More than 1,000 British bombers airplanes drop 5000... more
Military aviationWhy "Spring Flag"
Decimomannu, Italy - The greatest air exercise that annually is organized by Italian Air Force
With the VIP-Media Day held on Decimomannu's base last May 24, the edition 2007 of the "Spring Flag", the greatest air drill that every year has organized by Italian Air Force (AMI), has concluded officially.... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a over 17 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the A/OA-10 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Systems Integration, Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a $ 17,617,414 firm-fixed-price contract modification. This contract modification will produce and deliver A/OA-10... more
IndustryBoeing Co. awarded of a over 258 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the T/AV-8B Harrier aircraft
Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $258,500,000 firm-fixed-priced requirements Performance Based Logistics long-term contract for support of 44 weapons systems of the T/AV-8B Harrier aircraft.... more
AirportsAutogrill will launch a take-over bid on Alpha Airports
Milan, Italy - 110 pences per share
Italy's Autogrill , the world's biggest caterer for travellers, has agreed to buy Alpha Airports in a deal which values the British airline services firm at 193.6 million pounds. It would pay 110 pence... more
AirlinesAlitalia strike concluded
Rome, Italy - Fiumicino: flight attendants agitation has not caused big troubles
Concluded at 4 p.m. the national strike (started from 12 a.m.) of Alitalia flight attendants claimed by FTA-CISAL Union. It has not caused big troubles to Rome-Fiumicino airport: the only route that results... more
SecurityWorrying about safety for ENAC means to diffuse a press release?
Roma, Italy - Another helicopter's accident: four victims in Abruzzo
Unfortunately it's hard to change one's bad habits. One time more ENAC's most important executive Body has confirmed its own realization of air safety: making a press release. As in the past AVIONEWS... more
ReportChopper incident near Teramo: the public transport activity could not be authorized
Teramo, Italy - Heavy responsibilities of who released the authorizations
Heavy responsibilities for who that would have authorized to operate (or omitted to patrol) during the Farm Fair, the helicopter which crash has provoked the died of three passengers and of pilot. According... more
AirportsMalpensa: new investments to afford international competitiveness
Varese, Italy - Optimize the management helped by Alitalia and Enav
Last Friday morning Sea, the society that manages the airports of Milan, has showed a plan to trade unions to invest 1 billion Euro to build new infrastructures, key-instruments for an international policy... more
CargoCold chain in trasport of goods via air: a problem that could be solved
Rome, Italy - It's thick on the ground the use of simple therm-isolated containers
Hoping in reduced time of carrying goods by air, if compared with which is necessary to other ways, in cargo sector the technologies normally used to carry non-durable goods are not utilized. Cold... more
CargoAre Asian Tigers only little cats?
Hong Kong , China - Pacific area market is going through a bad patch
Ron Mathinson, Cathay general director for goods, said recently that the blame for the decrease of goods transport demand via air from Asia to the countries of Pacific Ocean area to some negative factors:... more
AerospaceTelespazio: COSMO-SkyMed - From the space, a friendly look on the Earth
Avezzano, Italy - In the night between next Thursday and Friday
Next June 7th will mark a fundamental stage for the Earth observation. Constellation of Small Satellites for Mediterranean basin Observation - COMO-SkyMed, the first of a four satellite's constellation,... more