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AirlinesJet2.com summons a press conference to announce new routes
Milan, Italy - The low-cost airline will open new routes Milan-Orio al Serio/Belfast/Edinburgh
Jet2.com has summoned a press conference to announce the new routes Milan-Orio al Serio/Belfast/Edinburgh. The conference will be held on Tuesday, March 27th at 11:30 a.m. in Milan, at the Sheraton Diana... more
DefenseArchbishop of Agrigento visits the 134th radar squadron and the aeronautical detachment of Lampedusa
Lampedusa , Italy - Important aggregation event
On Wednesday, March 14th, Mons. Ferraro, the Archbishop of Agrigento, visited the Detachment of Italian Military Aviation in Lampedusa. The meeting was part of a major pastoral visit involving all Lampedusa's... more
ReportKosovo Force (KFOR): a new school in Sferke
Sferke, Kosovo - Inaugurated by commandant of MNTS-W Attilio Borreca
The commandant of Multi National Task Force West (MNTS-W), Attilio Borreca, inaugurated today the "Emin Duraku" elementary school in Sferke village (Kosovo). Several representatives of Pristina Education... more
Civil aviationFirst two experimental flights for Airbus A-380
Toulouse, France - Tested the biggest passenger plane
Today the Airbus A-380 will be subjected to two experimental flights, one from Toulouse and the other from Frankfurt, both landing over New York. The two flights are aimed to test the new airplane,... more
AccidentsAccident for an UTAir plane
Moscow, Russia - 7 deaths and 10 casualties
Last March, 17th, an UTAir Tupolev 134A/3 plane, flight 471, departed Surgut (SGC) on a regular domestic flight to Belgorod via Samara and was victim of an accident during the landing. Visibility was... more
ReportMastrogiacomo (2): the participation of public and private sector
Rome, Italy - Over 90,000 signatures and tribute by the "Marathon of Rome"
Mastrogiacomo case has unified Italy, with public and private initiatives aimed to the reporter liberation. Besides the reconciliation attempt promoted by Piero Fassino, Democrats of the Left Secretary,... more
ReportMastrogiacomo (1): negotiations go on
Rome, Italy - The extended ultimatum expires today
High tension for Daniele Mastrogiacomo, correspondent journalist in Afghanistan for the Italian daily newspaper "La Repubblica", kidnapped 15 days ago by Talibans (see AVIONEWS). After the enthusiasm... more
AirlinesA surreal trip story
London, UK - The victim was a passenger of British Airways
A passenger on board of a British Airways from New Delhi to London was victim of an inconvenience, say surreal, at least. The man, according to the declarations he released to the English tabloid "Daily... more
Latest newsAfghanistan: kamikaze attempt to USA convoy
Kabul, Afghanistan - Only one victim
An attempt with a car bomb against an USA convoy was realized this morning in Kabul outskirts. According to the first investigations by Police, the kamikaze is the only victim of the attempt carried... more
Press releaseEmbraer expands its environmental programs
São José dos Campos, Brasile - Company intensifies recycling and wins awards for initiatives related to energy usage
"Embraer is acutely aware of its corporate social responsibility and significantly increased its actions focusing on preserving and protecting the environment, in 2006. Its recycling program grew 5% over... more
AirlinesWinter Weather Continues to Affect Flights in the Northeast Through Saturday
Houston, USA - continental.com provides latest flight information and operations summary
"Last week-end, Continental Airlines announced that due to the impact of Friday's winter storm, there will be further delays and cancellations to flights in the Northeast through Saturday. All flights... more
AirlinesBritish Airways expansion in "London City" Airport
London, UK - Thanks to its subsidiary BA CityFlyer
British Airways has announced it is going to expand its business in the "London City" Airport thanks to its subsidiary BA CityFlyer. With fares starting from GBP 39, taxes included, the new carrier... more
IndustryAirbus delivers the 800th aircraft of A-330/A-340 family
Toulouse, France - The European consortium increases still further the production
"Wednesday March 14th, 2007 marked an important milestone for Airbus' A-330/A-340 family of aircraft when the 800th model of the Family was delivered to Qatar Airways. The A-330/200 long range jetliner... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on March 19
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Aerospace: 1915 - Pluto is photographed for the first time but was (correctly) not recognized as a planet. Military Aviation: 1916 - Eight American planes take off in... more
Press releaseAlitalia (2): traffic statistics February 2007
Rome, Italy - Passengers (transported +4,8%; offered +0,4%), cargo (transported (+23,3%; offered +24,5%)
"Alitalia traffic data February 2007, compared with the same period of 2006, have been characterized by a growth both in passenger sector and in cargo's. As regard the passenger transport, the trend has... more
Latest newsAfghaniztan (2): wounded an USA diplomat
Kabul, Afghanistan - Other three Afghan civilians were injured; among these a child
An American diplomat remained wounded in the kamikaze attempt against a USA convoy of this morning in Kabul. Only the attacker in the driving seat of the car bomb is died. The US Embassy spokeswoman,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: calendar of main company events for 2007
Rome, Italy - Discussion on the occasion of Board of Directors session
"The Alitalia Board of Directors, during the session held under the chairmanship of Berardino Libonati, has discussed the schedule of the main company events for the current year, announced last January... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on March 18th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1915 - World War I: Massive naval attack in Battle of Gallipoli. Three battleships are sunk during a failed British & French naval attack on the Dardanelles. Report:... more
CuriositiesIt happend today... on March 17th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1861 - The Kingdom of Italy is proclaimed. Report: 1939 - Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945): the Battle of Nanchang between the Kuomintang and the Japanese breaks... more
CuriositiesBlack Eyed Peas singer too drunk to fly
London , UK - When the justice is really equal for all
Fergie, Black Eyed Peas singer (real name Stacy Ann Ferguson) was not allowed to board on the Virgin Atlantic flight that had to take her and the band from London back to Los Angeles. Reason: the obvious... more
AirlinesSkyEurope Airlines keeps on growing
Bratislava, Slovakia - Announced the opening of the fifth operative base
SkyEurope, Slovakian low-cost airline, has announced it is going to open the fifth operative base in Vienna, quite certainly within the year. In addition, according to Marco Fontana, Commercial Director... more
Civil aviationRussia complaints about many violations of its airspace by EU airlines
Moscow, Russia - And threats to forbid the access to the offenders, according to "Pravda"
As reported by the press agency "Pravda", in a communication sent to the Organization of European Civil Aviation's President, the Russian authorities have complained about several violations of the national... more
AirlinesQatar Airways could finalise the purchase of 80 Airbus A-350
Doha , Qatar - According to Akbar Al Baker, CEO of the airline
Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways's CEO, has announced as reported by "Financial Times" that his airline could commission the manufacturer Airbus an order for 80 new A-350s, to be added to the two A-380s already... more
Military aviationJoint Strike Fighter: the first take off with reheater was realized
Fort Worth , USA - The first F-35B will be fit out in view of the maiden flight next year
Last March 13th, from the runway of Lockheed Martin plant, Fort Worth, the first take off with reheater of F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) was realized. After a stop of five weeks in which... more
Military aviationThe aircraft in service at Indian Air Force
Rome, Italy - The world's fourth largest air force
Last month, during the "Aero India Air Show 2007", officially communicated the New Delhi government should have purchased from Russia 40 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters, after the previous announcement of the... more
AirlinesBritish Airways condemned by the Court of Justice of the European Communities
Brussels, Belgium - Confirmed the € 6.8 million fine
The Court of Justice, after assessing the appeal lodged by British Airways (BA), has decided to dismiss his request confirming the accusation for abuse of a dominant position and the payment of a € 6.8 m... more
Military aviationBoeing Assumes Lead Role in U.K. HC-2 Chinook Helicopter Support Program
St. Louis, USA - Aircraft depot maintenance, on-site engineering support and integrated publications
"The Boeing Company has assumed responsibility for the United Kingdom's Chinook Through Life Customer Support (TLCS) program and is now providing spare parts, support equipment and component repairs to... more
IndustryTransnational strike against "Power8"
Toulouse, France - After the 15,000 workers protesting last March 6th
A new strike of the Airbus industry workers is expected for today, against the 10,000 sacks set by the restructuring plan "Power8" (see AVIONEWS). The strike follows the demonstration held last March... more
Civil aviationBoeing Selected by Philippine Airlines
Seattle , USA - On the occasion of the airline's 66th anniversary
"On the airline's 66th anniversary today, Philippine Airlines (PAL) and The Boeing Company announced the order of two Boeing 777/300ER (Extended Range) commercial airplanes, with purchase rights for two... more
Civil aviationICCSAI Report: the competitiveness of the minor airports and low-cost carriers
Rome, Italy - European passenger traffic grows by 19%
On March 14th, 2007, the "Report 2007 on the competitiveness of air transport in Europe" was present by ICCSAI - International center for competitiveness studies in the aviation industry (see AVIONEWS). With... more
CuriositiesIt happend today... on March 16th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1802 - The United States Military Academy West Point is established. Report: 1909 - The "HMS Invincible", the world's first battlecruiser is completed. Military... more
Civil aviationBoeing, Volga-Dnepr Group Announce Order for Five 747/8 Freighters
Seattle, USA - A new benchmark in fuel efficiency and noise reduction
"The Boeing Company and Moscow-based freight company Volga-Dnepr Group announced an order for five Boeing 747-8 Freighters with purchase rights for an additional five airplanes. Air Bridge Cargo, a... more
AirlinesAeroflot freezes the purchase of Boeing 787 and chooses Airbus A-350 XWB
Moscow, Russia - Deliveries starting from 2015
Aeroflot has announced it is going to sign a purchase agreement with Airbus for 22 A-350 XWB, with the option of other 10-15 A-330 planes. The airline, promoting a fleet modernisation plan, has frozen... more
Civil aviationENAC lifted the flights' interdiction of Ukrainian Mediterranean Airlines
Rome, Italy - The reorganization plan presented
The interdiction of the flights in Italy for UM Airlines (Ukrainian Mediterranean Airlines) provoked by an outstanding debt towards EUROCONTROL, has been lifted. The carrier has not lodged the flight assistance... more
Civil aviationBoeing Projects $36 Billion Market for New Airplanes in Spain
Madrid , Spain - European airlines expected to need 6,600 airplanes until 2025
"Spain will require 410 new airplanes worth about $36 billion over the next 20 years, according to The Boeing Company's annual forecast for the commercial airplane market. Airplanes in the Boeing 737... more
IndustrySelex Sistemi Integrati awards two millionaire contracts
Rome, Italy - With Indian Airport Authority
At the end of a contract for tender offered by Indian Airport Authority, Finmeccanica, through its subsidiary Selex Sistemi Integrati, awards two millionaire contracts for the supplying of two air-traffic... more
DefenseRussia raises against USA
Moscow, Russia - Announced the development of a new and more powerful anti-missile weapon system
The Chief of Russian Air Force, Vladimir Mikhailov, has announced that Russia is designing a new anti-missile weapon system, that will be much more powerful than the current "S-400 Triumf" ("SA-21 Growler"... more
AirportsCAA figures show increased air traffic at UK airports in 2006
London, UK - 235 million passengers (+3%)
"UK airports handled 235 million passengers in 2006, an increase of nearly 3 per cent on 2005, according to figures published today by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Passenger traffic at the five... more
UAS-DronesBoeing Prepares First U.S. Military ScanEagle Crews
St. Louis , USA - Assignment to the U.S. Air Force 820th Security Forces Group
"The Boeing Company has graduated its first U.S. military ScanEagle crews from its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Training Center in Clovis, N.M.. The airmen, assigned to the U.S. Air Force 820th Security... more
AerospacePaolo Nespoli: the 5th Italian man going to ISS
Rome, Italy - The take off is for the next Autumn
Today, Paolo Nespoli told to the press his far memories. He is now 50 years old and his origin his in Milan. He always has the passion for flight, diving and computers and for the last seven years he waits... more
ReportThe P-180 Avant II has two outstanding testimonial
Melbourne, Australia - Raikkonen e Massa sign for the aircraft "with the moustache" (Canard)
Piaggio Aero Industries has signed a new sponsorship agreement with Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen, both drivers of the Scuderia Ferrari F1 team. As part of the agreement the Piaggio Aero logo will be... more
ReportThe exchange of emission shares in Italy
Rome, Italy - Operative from April 2nd
The Ministry for the Environment and Land and Sea Protection and the Ministry of Economic Development have announced the opening of the Italian exchange of CO2 emission shares, established according to... more
ReportA failure in the information system of British Airways provokes delays on London flights
Rome, Italia - Localized in the central system called "World Wide"
Yesterday in Rome-Fumicino, long passengers queues in the check-in on the London flights of British Airways verified because of a failure to the information system. The fault has localized in the central... more
Press releaseBoeing Rolls Out First 787 Vertical Fin
Washington, USA - Composite Manufacturing Center: area of excellence
"Today Boeing celebrated roll out of the first vertical fin for the company's all-new commercial airplane, the 787 Dreamliner. Manufactured and assembled at the Composite Manufacturing Center in Frederickson,... more
DefenseDefensive agreement between Japan and Australia
Tokyo , Japan - The aim is security
The Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the Australian Premier John Howard have announced the signing of a defensive agreement aimed to ensure the security against any terrorist attacks in both countries. The... more
Helicopters"ICC Cricket World Cup 2007" monitored from height
from height, Jamaica - Two Bell 407 helicopters assisting security staff
During the ceremony of "ICC Cricket World Cup 2007", the Jamaican National Security Minister Peter Phillips has shown his approval for the precautionary measures adopted in order to prevent any disorder.... more
AerospaceBoeing announces the launch of "Orbital Express"
Cape Canaveral , USA - The mission will last three months
Boeing has announced the launch from Cape Canaveral of "Orbital Express", satellite part of the DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) program that will be tested for three months in order to... more
HelicoptersHeli Service Belgium purchases an Eurocopter AS-355 F2
Halle, Belgium - Transaction with Delta System Air
Heli Service Belgium has announced the purchase of an Eurocopter AS-355 F2, registered OO-HSK, that will be added to its fleet. The purchase took place in the Czech Republic, from Delta System Air, one... more
SecurityItaly out from the space shield?
Brussels, Belgium - This emerges from an interview of Jaap de Hoop Scheffer
The new anti-missile system that USA are planning in Poland and in Czech's Republic risks excluding Italy, Greek and Turkey. The British Daily "Financial Times" stated it, and it reported an interview... more
AirlinesAirOne and Austrian Airlines establish a partnership with regard to Italian market
Rome , Italy - The cooperation will increase the flight offer both in Italy and in Austria
Austrian Airlines, fourth European carrier in number of destinations, and AirOne, first private Italian airline, today announced the establishment of a bilateral cooperation aimed to increase the flight... more