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AirlinesAlitalia (3): official the new Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - The 50,44% of the capital was present to the Assembly
It is official. The new Alitalia's Board of Directors will be guided by the lawyer Bernardino Libonati (see AVIONEWS) and at him's side to be Aristide Police, Giovanni Sabatini, Carlo Santini and Luciano... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM: plan growth in key markets for Summer 2007
Paris, France - +5.6% on the long-haul network and +4.3% on the medium-haul network
For the Summer 2007, the Air France-KLM Group will be increasing capacity by 5.4% compared with last Summer, up 5.6% on the long-haul network and 4.3% on the medium-haul network. Both airlines will... more
Fair and showsEmbraer participated in "Idex 2007" Defense exhibition in Adu Dhabi
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Company reacts to growing market demands
"Embraer participated in IDEX 2007, the 8th International Defence Exhibition and Conference, which scheduled February 18-22, at the International Exhibition Centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A... more
AirlinesAir France: for the Summer 2007 it strengthens the offer with North America
Paris, France - It will be started the 6th daily flight towards New York
Air France strengthens its offer of 7,7% towards North America for Summer 2007. The 6th daily flight towards New York will be started with departure from Paris at 9:00pm and arrival in "J.F.Kennedy"... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica successfully completes pre-production verifications and starts assembly of the first Boeing 787 "Dreamliner" horizontal stabiliser
Rome, Italy - In its Foggia plant
"Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, has begun assembly activities for the first production series of the Boeing 787 'Dreamliner' horizontal stabiliser in its Foggia plant, after having successfully... more
Civil aviationIndonesia: Adam Air has grounded six Boeing 737
Kuala Lumpur, Indonesia - The measure is related to a third of the airline's fleet
Indonesian budget carrier Adam Air has grounded six Boeing 737/300 planes for safety inspections after the fuselage of one of its aircraft cracked during a hard landing, an airline official said on Thursday.... more
IndustryRoyal Air Maroc adopted innovative Boeing maintenance solution
Seattle, USA - Its fleet is composed of 37 airplanes
"Royal Air Maroc has adopted Boeing's Web-based maintenance solution, Maintenance Performance Toolbox. The innovative suite of aircraft maintenance software solutions is the industry's first set of productivity... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the day of reckoning
Rome, Italy - The total loss 2006 could get near to EUR 900 million
New Board of Directors, guided by the lawyer Bernardino Libonati, expert on company law, that will be appointed today, will have a priority to solve: the truth on the counts of Alitalia. The new five... more
AirlinesAlitalia: today the new Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - Bernardino Libonati is designating as President by Treasure Ministry
The new Board of Directors will be appointed today. Giancarlo Cimoli's era is closing. Treasure Ministry, that is the majority shareholder with 49,91%, has designated the lawyer Bernardino Libonati as... more
AirlinesLivingston: fifteen bidders
Milan, Italy - The sell-off is related no less than 80%
The bidders reached to Mediobanca for the purchase of Livingston airline are fifteen. Among the candidates is confirmed the presence of AirOne, Giuseppe Statuto, Gruppo Radici together with Antonello... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on February 22
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Civil Aviation: 1923 - The United States begins the first transcontinental air mail route. Curiosities: 1932 - "Amerigo Vespucci" training ship is launched. Report:... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a USD 10m contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-17 Globemaster
McDonnell Douglas Corp., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $10,000,000 time and material contract modification.This is a contract modification to the C-17 Globemaster III Sustainment Partnership (GSP)... more
OccurrencesHard landing for an US helicopter in Iraq
Tamiyah, Iraq - It is about a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk crashed some 20 km North of Baghdad
A US Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with seven people aboard made a hard landing north of Baghdad on Wednesday, the U.S. military said. It was no immediately known why the helicopter made a hard... more
AirlinesThe Volare Airlines crisis makes Alitalia's situation worse
Milan, Italy - The statements of Alessandro Cenci, national coordinator of FIT-CISL-Unione Piloti
"The Volare Airlines crisis continues. The situation is made worse and so negatively accounts for Alitalia's budget", so Alessandro Cenci, national coordinator of FIT-CISL-Unioni Piloti comments. In last... more
Military aviationLebanese anti-aircraft replies to the violation of the air space by Israel
Beirut, Lebanon - Luckily, the aircraft have not suffered damages
"NINA" press agency informs for first time, after the cessation of hostilities followed to the war between Israel and Palestine in Summer 2006, Palestinian anti-aircraft, based in South of the State, replied... more
AirlinesLufthansa earning increased 77% in 2006
Berlin, Germany - Equal to EUR 800 million
Lufthansa indicated that 2006 earnings jumped 77%, according to preliminary figures, as taxes fell, the carrier flew more passengers and a ticket surcharge helped compensate for higher fuel costs. Compared... more
IndustryLockheed Martin: success for the test realized with a Compact Kinetic Energy Missile
Dallas, Usa - A deal worth USD 78 million
The U.S. Army and Lockheed Martin conducted a successful flight test of the Compact Kinetic Energy Missile (CKEM) against a T-72 tank recently at Eglin Air Force Base. All objectives for this test were... more
DefenseDenmark bands together UK in the pull-out of the troops from Iraq
Copenaghen, Denmark - The calendar will be announced before long
After the announcement of the pull-out of the British troops stated by premier Tony Blair, follows Denmark which in Iraq sent about 470 soldiers (under British command in South Iraq), among these there... more
Press releaseItalian ANSV adheres to European collaboration agreement
Rome, Italy - In aeronautical investigations' field
"The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) -had the necessary authorization by Foreign Ministry- has joined to ECAC, Code of Conduct on cooperation in the field of civil aviation accident and incident investigations.... more
Civil aviationIATA: UN guidelines on emissions trading welcomed
Geneva, Switzerland - The Organization accepted the successful conclusion of a landmark two week long meeting, Caep, by Icao
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the successful conclusion of a landmark two-week-long meeting of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s Committee on Aviation E... more
Military aviationJoint Strike Fighter Program: in March the first STOVL aft fuselage will be completed
Forth Worth, USA - A work by BAE Systems’ team
BAE Systems’ F-35 team at Samlesbury has successfully attached the carbon fiber upper boom skins to the left and right-hand aft boom structures of the first F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) a... more
Military aviationJoint Strike Fighter Program (2): concluded the testing for the Navy variant
Forth Worth, USA - It will assess suitability and survivability in an aircraft carrier environment
Engineers from the Air Force’s Arnold Engineering Development Center have finished testing a 12-percent scale model of the Navy variant of the F-35 in the base’s transonic wind tunnels. Scientists and... more
AirportsChicago: may be Midway airport will come on to the market
Chicago, USA - The cost is about USD three billion
Recently, US press made known Midway International Airport of Chicago, Illinois, could come on to the market at cost USD 3 billion. Among the possible candidates there are: Goldman Sasch, Deutsche Bank,... more
IndustryBritish Airways orders four new Airbus A-320 airplanes
Milan, Italy - For a total of 66 aircraft, with 14 firm orders
"British Airways has signed a firm order for the purchase of four A-320 airplanes. The new order brings the total number of them, in service in BA's fleet, to 66, with 14 firm orders. This last one confirms... more
AirlinesHungary: the national carrier Malev sold to Airbridge
Budapest, Hungary - In 1992 it was purchased by Alitalia
APV, privatization Agency of Bulgaria, made known the Hungarian airline Malev will be sold to AirBridge, a Russian company. APV sent the privatization process last December 2006. The flag carrier of... more
IndustryEADS CASA on Deepwater program: arrival in the USA of the second CN-235 for the US Coast Guard
Washington, Usa - It will be dedicated to the integration and tests of the mission developed by LMT
"The CN-235-300M CG01 aircraft serial number 170 (US code USA HC-144A with US Coast Guard serial number CG-2303) has completed its ferry flight landing at USCG base in Elizabeth City, NC, on February 19,... more
AirlinesQuerelle Meridiana-AirOne: stop to the flights for Lampedusa
Palermo, Italy - As from March 25, 2007
As from March 25, 2007, the flight towards Lampedusa island, operated by Meridiana, will be cancelled. It will be possible to realize the last flight on March 24, 2007. This fact is linked to the querelle... more
SecurityCluster Bombs: an international conference in Oslo for the banishment
Oslo, Norway - On February 22-23
On February 22-23, 34 States, several NGO and several organizations of the civil society to meet in Oslo for the Conference plans to limit weapon threatening civilians. The governments will meet to aunch... more
ReportATR-72 Tuninter: the ditching is occurred in international waters
Rome, Italy - The incident's jurisdiction is Bari Public Prosecutor's Office responsibility
Tuninter ATR-72 ditching, in flight from Bari to Djerba, occurred on August 6, 2005 off Palermo, in which 16 passengers dead, did not take place in territorial waters, but at 13 miles (about 24 km) from... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10, DC- 10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, and DC-10-30F; DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F airplanes with P&W JT9-20 or JT9-20J engines; and MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F airplanes (2007-04-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent unannunciated fire in a propulsion engine, which could cause injury to flightcrew and passengers or loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 32)] [Page 7566-7568] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryAir New Zealand placed third order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Seattle, Usa - Airline's order total reaches eight 787-9s
"The Boeing Company said that Air New Zealand has finalized an order for four additional 787-9s, following on from the airline's announcement in December that it would be placing an order. This is the... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm: denial about candidature regarding Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The French airline has not changed its position since then
"AIR FRANCE-KLM has had no contact whatsoever with Mr Bernabe, nor with any investor, contrary to the allegations published in the newspaper 'Finanza Mercati' yesterday. AIR FRANCE-KLM clearly stated... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on February 21
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Curiosities: 1848 - Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels publish the Communist Manifesto. Report: 1965 - Malcolm X is assassinated at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company 65, 90, 99, 100, 200, and 1900 series airplanes, and models 70 and 300 airplanes (2004-23-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the NLG fork, which could result in reduced structural integrity and inability of the NLG fork to carry design limit and ultimate loads
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 32] [Page 7581] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on Gippsland Aeronautics Pty. Ltd. model GA-8 arplanes (2007-04-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 32)] [Page 7578-7580] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2007-04-13)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 32)] [Page 7576-7578] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryRaytheon Co. awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18
Raytheon Co., Electronics Systems, Goleta, Calif., is being awarded a $6,305,269 firm-fixed-price delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-05-G-0008). This delivery order... more
AerospaceTelespazio takes part to "Satellite 2007"
Washington, USA - Inaugurated yesterday in Washington
Telespazio, a Finmeccanica/Alcatel company, is to take part in Satellite 2007, the space services industry conference and exhibition that will be held at the Washington Convention Center from 19 to 22... more
IndustryEADS: Spain wants to double its participation
Frankfurt, Germany - Also France, Germany and Russia have interest
Spain wants to double its participation in EADS - European Aeronautic Defense &Space, currently 5,5% and take it 10%. According to press sources, French government should mean to increase its influence... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: number of flights up 5,6% in January 2007
Brussels, Belgium - They were 741,432
"There were 741,432 flights in January 2007, an increase of 5,6% compared to January 2006 when there were 702,149 flights. This growth is bigger than EUROCONTROL’s forecast, which predicts an average a... more
IndustryAirbus: 10.000 jobs are set to be cut
Paris, France - French Premier Dominique de Villepin stated it
10.000 jobs are set to be cut at plane maker Airbus as part of a major restructuring plan. French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin confirmed the massive lay-offs, which had already been reported by... more
AirlinesAir Italy launches two new destinations: Mozambico and Madagascar
Milan, Italy - The flights will be operated by Boeing aircraft
Summer network by Air Italy predicts a further strengthening on Africa: beyond the charter services for Mombasa, Zanzibar and the schedule flights for Nairobi, two new important markets will add: Mozambico,... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines has the new Moscow's Domodedovo airport as reference, from yesterday
Milan, Italy - It was, previously, that of Sheremetyevo
"Austrian Airlines flights to Moscow, from yesterday, will have Domodedovo as Russian reference airport and not that one of Sheremetyevo. The advanced Domodedovo air station is easy reachable from Moscow's... more
AirlinesRoyal Air Maroc expands its fleet
Rabat, Morocco - The carrier wants to invest USD 2 billion in aircraft for the 2007-2013 period
Moroccan flag carrier, Royal Air Maroc, said it took delivery of a 737/800 Boeing aircraft as part of a plant to expand its fleet. The airline would add another 737/800 jet next month and an Airbus A-321... more
IndustryEADS CASA: the first Royal Australian Air Force’s A-330 MRTT has reached a significant milestone
Madrid, Spain - Five models to be delivered as part of the contract signed on December 2004
"The first Royal Australian Air Force’s A-330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport has been put back on wheels. This is a significant milestone for the A-330 MRTT programme, which represents the finalisation o... more
DiscussionsChester William Nimitz: a man with thousand strategies
Rome, Italy - Rival of Admiral MacArthur
Chester William Nimitz was the Commander in Chief of Pacific Forces for the United States and Allied forces during World War II. He was the United States' leading authority on submarines, as well as Chief... more
DiscussionsChester William Nimitz (3): tactical nuclear weapons and more than 80 aircraft
Rome, Italy - It would ensure autonomy to a city of a medium dimensions
The Nimitz-class supercarriers are a line of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in service with the US Navy, and are the largest capital ships in the world. These ships are numbered with consecutive hull... more
AirlinesLivingston SpA announces its schedule for Summer 2007
Milan, Italy - During the BIT (International Tourism Fair)
"Livingston SpA, the Italian carrier for leisure links, - both scheduled and charter -, owned by Gruppo Ventaglio, announces its schedule for Summer season 2007 (March 29 to October 27) on the occasion... more
AccidentsCorsica: Mirage crashed yesterday
Ajaccio, Corsica - The pilot was very expert with more than 2000 flight hours behind him
Yesterday morning a Mirage 2000C aircraft of French Air Force went down in the sea between Corsica and Sardinia, about 2 miles from Capo Feno (Southern Corsica), three miles from Bonifacio port and about... more
IndustryBoeing and LOT Polish Airlines finalized order for one additional 787 Dreamliner
Seattle, Usa - The order is valued at USD 153 million at list prices
"Boeing and LOT Polish Airlines announced that the airline has increased its 787 Dreamliner order by one additional aircraft, bringing its total 787 order to eight airplanes. In 2005, LOT placed an order... more