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IndustryAlenia Aeronautica signs EUR 292 million contract for new Eurofighter operating functions
Rome, Italy - The programme will also involve Finmeccanica group companies Selex S&AS, Galileo Avionica and Selex Communications
The Eurofighter consortium and NETMA, the intergovernmental agency that manages the programme for the partner countries, have signed a EUR 1,205 million agreement in Munich in the name and on behalf of... more
Finance and economyAlitalia (2): return on the rise in the Stock Exchange
Milan, Italy - With an increase of 8%
Alitalia is readmitted in the Stock Exchange with an increase of 8% after the Italian Treasure Ministry confirmed the presence of Mediobanca and of the Russian carrier Aeroflot among the bidders for Alitalia's... more
AirlinesAgain Sardinia for easyJet
Milan, Italy - Announced new flight from Olbia to Basel
EasyJet, European low-cost airline, today announced the new route from the airport of Olbia-Emerald Coast to Basel. With 6 connections from/to Sardinia, the carrier confirms its focusing on the isle market.... more
AirportsA press conference announces the first flight between Milan and Sao Paolo
Milan, Italy - It will take place in Malpensa Airport
On Tuesday April 3rd, at 11:30 am, a press conference will take place in the Terminal 1, gate area B of Malpensa Airport. On this occasion, the first flight between Milan and Sao Paolo, Brazil, will be... more
Civil aviation"Second International Arab Aviation Security Conference"
Jeddah , Saudi Arabia - Many discussed issues
From March 26th to 28th, the Saudi Arabia city of Jeddah hosted the "Second International Arab Aviation Security Conference", with the participation of regional and international bodies, among which the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Aeroflot, the mysterious client that was hiding behind Unicredit Banca
Rome, Italy - As from today further aggregations will be not admitted
Something has changed in the situation of Alitalia's privatization. The two investment funds Texas Pacific Group and MatlinPatterson have decided to combine their efforts and Mediobanca united with them.... more
DefenseIndia tests for the fifth times the Dhanush ballistic missile
New Delhi, India - The first test occurred on April 2000
India has test-fired a nuclear-capable surface-to-surface missile from a defense base off the coast of the eastern Indian state of Orissa. The 8.56-meter-long Dhanush (which means bow) was launched... more
AirportsMurder in the airport of Stuttgart
Stuttgart, Germany - Insane kills his former wife
Last Saturday, the airport of Stuttgart was thrown into disarray following a dramatic event. A Serbian man, 31, in fact, shot dead his ex-wife, 25, who was at check-in desk to receive her boarding pass... more
IndustryFinmeccanica completes 100% acquisition of Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems
Rome, Italy - For a total of around EUR 400 million
Finmeccanica has completed the purchase of the remaining 25% stake in Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems from BAE Systems for a total of around EUR 400 million, with a further payment estimated at around... more
Press releaseEmbraer sales in the commercial aviation sector
São José dos Campos, Brazil - 2006 4Q results
Embraer announced on October 5, 2006 that US-based Northwest Airlines placed a firm order for 36 EMBRAER 175s, with options for additional 36 aircraft of the same type and up to 100 rolling purchase rights.... more
DefenseItalian Army: "Folgore" Parachuter Brigade in Lebanon
Livorno, Italy - In place of "Pozzuolo" Brigade
A press conference on the presentation of the new task of "Folgore" Brigade has been presented to the media at "Folgore" headquarter in Livorno. The new tasks assigned by 1701 UN Resolution to UNIFIL... more
AirlinesNok Air plans its expansion in Vietnam
Bangkok , Thailand - Shortly the last details
Nok Air is going to expand on Vietnamese market opening two new routes: Bangkok-Hanoi and Bangkok-Ho Chi Minh City. The two new connections will offer two daily flights on board of a Boeing 737-400... more
DefenseSpace shield (3): the denial of Moscow
Moscow , Russia - No offering to host the structures
No offering by Moscow to host the structures of the space shield in the field of the American project against a common threat. Russian Foreign Ministry has affirmed it denying the news disclosed last Saturday... more
DefenseSpace shield (2): the "Hot Line" reopens for the Iran affair
Washington, USA - Moscow expresses its trouble for the American project
Russian Premier Vladimir Putin expressed to Bush his trouble for the USA project as regards to install an anti-missile system in Central Europe. The Kremlin announced it. During a call, two leaders... more
DefenseSpace shield: also Italy will be covered from the Strategic Defense Initiative
Rome, Italy - Current agreement for the sharing of technologies linked to the shield construction
The commandant of Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency, General Henry Obering, stated last week-end the missile defense that USA wants to realize in Europe will cover "All the European States that lie in... more
AirlinesAnnual "Airline Quality Rating" report
Washington , USA - Disappointing results
The "Airline Quality Rating" (AQR), report based on the objective classification and comparison of several airlines performed through the evaluation of combined variables, represents the more awaited publication... more
OccurrencesA trip inside the luggage compartment for two Fedex employees
Paris, France - Probably a distraction of the pilot
During the week-end, two airport workers employed by Fedex, an American courier company, was blocked inside the luggage compartment of an ATR-72 plane leaving from Paris and bound to Vienna. The two... more
AccidentsAn airplane hits a Carinthia mountain
Vienna, Austria - Two dead
Yesterday, two people on board of a Piper, a typical small-sized touristic plane, died following a hit between the aircraft and a Carinthia mountain, in the Southern region of Austria. At the moment,... more
IndustryBoeing "Integrated Materials Management" opens Asia Regional Center
Seattle, USA - To support the 787 Dreamliner and the GoldCare service solutions
Boeing has opened a new "Integrated Materials Management" (IMM) Asia Regional Center in Singapore. Boeing's "Integrated Materials Management" helps maintain and manage an airline's spare parts inventory,... more
ReportItalian local strike of air-traffic controllers next April 4th
Rome, Italy - Announcement by ENAV
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Society) announced a strike on next April 4th. The demonstration will involve the air traffic controllers of ACC (Area Control Center) in Brindisi who are members of... more
Fair and showsThe "Airport Day" event
Rome, Italy - Next April 4th
Next April 4th, 15 Italian hubs will host the "Airport day" event, promoted by the National Council of Consumers and Users (CNCU) in cooperation with ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) and ENAV (Italian... more
ReportIran vs USA: violation of airspace
Tehran , Iran - New tensions
Yesterday, Tehran accused two US military jets to have violated its national airspace, according to the news broadcast by a local Arabian TV station. The news was immediately denied by Washington, and,... more
Press releaseAgustaWestland and the UK MoD sign an agreement
London, UK - To modify six ex-Danish EH-101 helicopters and to build six replacement aircraft for Denmark
AgustaWestland and the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) have today signed an agreement to modify six EH-101 Merlin helicopters the MoD are buying from Denmark, to provide additional helicopter support for... more
HelicoptersTurkey announces the start of contract negotiations with AgustaWestland for the ATAK project
Ankara, Turkey - The deal worth EUR 1.2 billion
The Turkish Executive Committee has announced that it is to start contract negotiations with AgustaWestland, in partnership with Turkish Aviation Industry (TAI), for the Tactical Reconnaissance and Attack... more
Civil aviationIATA: air passenger traffic in February 2007
Geneva, Switzerland - An increase of 6,8% compared with the same period of 2006
International air passenger traffic continued to grow during February, registering a year-on-year increase of 6.8%. In January, growth was 6.1%, according to the International Air Transport Association... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 2nd
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1917 - World War I: U.S. President Woodrow Wilson asks the U.S. Congress for a declaration of war on Germany. Report: 1948 - USA Congress approves the "Marshall... more
AirlinesVietnam Airlines to expand fleet
Hanoi, Vietnam - With five new ATR-72 and a B-777/200ER
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines disclosed its plan to buy five new French short-haul regional airliners ATR-72 and lease more B-777/200ERs to expand its fleet, a local "Newswire" reported Saturday.... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines launches daily direct service to Rome and Washington
Washington, USA - As from April 1st, 2007
United Airlines commenced its daily direct service to Rome and Washington, D.C on April 1st, with the new route strengthening the company's hub on the East Coast as an international gateway to major capitals... more
Sport aviationBianchi met foreign senators Guerino Turano, Nino Randazzo and Edoardo Pollastri
Rome, Italy - Discussed the Italian mobility after Alitalia routes cancellations
Alessandro Bianchi, the Italian Minister of Trasporti yesterday met three parliamentarians chosen abroad, Senator Renato Guerino Turano (North-Central America), Senator Nino Randazzo (Asia-Africa-Oceania-Antarctica)... more
ReportItalian Senate calls for a vote of confidence on Bersani proposal
Rome, Italy - No more misleading advertising on low-cost tickets price
Italian Senate today morning approved the legislative decree proposed by the Economic Development Minister Pierluigi Bersani, with 161 ayes and 153 nays. This result, obtained without the participation... more
IndustryFirst Centre Wing box delivered for A-400M final assembly
Tolouse, France - Arrived on Wednesday 28th March
The first centre wing box, the 'structural heart' of the A-400M military transport aircraft, has been delivered from the Airbus Nantes site in France to Seville in Spain, where it arrived on Wednesday... more
AirlinesLOT Polish Airlines fly to Turin
Turin, Italy - Starting May 7th
Next May 7th, LOT Polish Airlines is inaugurating the Turin-Katowice route, consolidating its presence over the Italian market. In order to promote this new service, LOT has prepared a special offer... more
Civil aviationBoeing 777/200LR Worldliner changing how passengers travel around the world
Seattle, USA - First year in service
The world's longest-range commercial jetliner, the Boeing 777/200LR Worldliner (Longer Range), marks its first year in revenue service this month. With several airlines scheduled to take delivery of new... more
Press releaseEmbraer four quarter and fiscal year 2006 results
São José dos Campos, Brazil - 2006 net income of US$390.1 million
Embraer, the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 120 seats, recorded fourth quarter 2006 net sales of US$1,084.1 million and net sales for fiscal year 2006 of US$3,807.4 million. Net I... more
AirlinesSima International gsa lands in Italy
Rome, Italy - Made official yesterday in Mexico
The agreement that will see Sima International gsa of Aeromexico land in Italy by April 1st, was made official yesterday in Mexico. The carrier operates from Madrid and Paris bound Mexico City in excellent... more
OccurrencesHijacker on a Sudan Airways plane
Khartoum , Sudan - Police immediate intervention
Today, an Airbus plane of Sudan Airways, left from Tripoli, Libya, with 237 passengers and 11 crew on board, was victim of an unpleasant inconvenience. A passenger, in fact, entered the cockpit forcing... more
Press releaseTwo exceptional engines for F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter
Forth Worth, USA - By Pratt&Whitney and Ge Rolls-Royce
Chief Test Pilot Jon Beesley summoned the full might of the most powerful fighter engine in history as the F-35 performed its first-ever afterburner takeoff on March 13th. A short takeoff roll was followed... more
ReportBlair asks for British sailors immediate release
London, UK - No more negotiations
The case of the 15 British sailors captured last Friday risks to thickens again. After the yesterday afternoon diplomatic rapprochement attempted by the British government (see AVIONEWS), the situation... more
AirlinesBoeing agreement with LCAL expands exclusive 787 Dreamliner fleet
Seattle, USA - The deal worth USD 183 million
Boeing and LCAL announced the leasing company placed an order for one additional 787/900 Dreamliner, expanding its fleet to 15 of the advanced-technology aircraft. The deal worth USD 183 million at... more
AirlinesFlyforbeans: new low-cost airline in Cardiff
Cardiff , UK - Announced by SkyMerlin
The air consultancy SkyMerlin has announced the creation of Flyforbeans, the new Welsh low-cost airline. The carrier will have its main hub in the international airport of Cardiff, and, almost apprarently,... more
DefenseItalian Army: EOD squads of Engineers Corps in action in Pesaro and Rovereto
Rome, Italy - Blasting of a World War II's bomb
On Monday April 2nd, 2007, two EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) squads of Engineers Corps, 2° Wrecker Engineers Corps Regiment and 8° Wrecker Engineers Corps "Folgore" Regiment respectively, will make e... more
AirportsNew COTAV-FiAVET LAZIO box in Fiumicino
Fiumicino , Italy - Improved assistance for tourists and operators
Terminal C of Fiumicino airport is hosting a new Cotav (Travel agencies' owners cooperative) - Fiavet (UFTAA Member in Italy) Lazio box in the arrival area, according to the authorization given by ENAC... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): "To fly, in your life" the advertisement campaign for the 60° anniversary
Rome, Italy - To remind the important role carried out in these years
On occasion of the 60° anniversary of Alitalia, the airline lunches an advertisement campaign, realized by Saatchi & Saatchi, "To remind its customers, stakeholders, market and above all Italians of the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Newton Investment Management pays off its share
Rome, Italy - Under 2%
Since a week, Newton Investment Management has not more an outstanding participation in Alitalia. The company, that on February held the 4.918% of the airline shares, and now has reduced their stakes under... more
DefenseItalian Army: students visit the Veterinary Military Centre of Grosseto
Grosseto, Italy - Historical explanations and practical demonstrations
Yesterday the students of "A. Scriattoli" junior high school of Vellatra (Viterbo province) visited the Veterinary Military Centre of Grosseto. The students attended a briefing in which the historical... more
Press releaseADR opens in Fiumicino a new passenger infrastructure
Rome, Italy - Yesterday inaugurated the new boarding room
"Yesterday morning, at 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. respectively, AirOne passengers bound to London and Czech Airlines customers bound to Prague left from the brand new boarding room of Fiumicino airport.... more
Military aviationDramatic situation in Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia - Dramatic testimony of the Vice-Director of Mogadishu's "Medina" Hospital
"It is a disaster, a real disaster. We were forced to put the Red Cross flag on the roof in hope that the structure is not hit. There is fighting everywhere and since this morning three helicopters have... more
AirlinesGOL acquires Varig
San Paolo, Brazil - Transaction for USD 320 m
GOL Linhas Aereas, the second Brazilian airline after TAM, has concluded the negotiations for Nova Varig (VRG Linhas Aéreas) acquisition. The transaction will require GOL investments for USD 275 m,... more
AirlinesAir One expands in the Parthenopean airport
Naples, Italy - New flights bound to several destinations
Air One, the first Italian private airline, expands in the airport of Naples, increasing the number and routes and planes operating in the Capodichino hub. The main news are: - Two daily flights... more
IndustryFinmeccanica interesting in Airbus programme
Rome, Italy - The President Guarguaglini stated it
President and Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica, Pierfrancesco Guarguaglini, has affirmed that the Italian Company is valuing the opportunity to participate in the Airbus programme. It is necessary... more