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AirlinesAlitalia (2): the satisfaction of Montezemolo for the presence of Italian concert parties
Mumbai, India - Intervention during the India-Italy Business Forum in Mumbai
Confindustria president, Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, expressed his satisfaction for the presence of Italian concert parties after the communication of short list that includes: Carlo Toto-AirOne, Carlo... more
Civil aviationIATA. Bisignani: air traffic efficiency=environmental responsibility
Geneva, Switzerland - Every minute of flying-time that we can save, reduces fuel consumption by an average of 62 litres and CO2 emissions by 160 kilogrammes
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for improvements in air traffic management to further improve aviation’s good environmental performance in a speech delivered to a Civil Air N... more
IndustryAirbus wins first Asian customer for VIP A-340/500 aircraft
Milan, Italy - It's the third contract for this model this year
"Airbus has won its first Asian customer for a VIP version of its ultra long-haul A-340/500 – highlighting the aircraft’s growing appeal to private customers. The deal is the third for the VIP A-340 tha... more
AirlinesAlitalia: five candidates for the privatization of the carrier
Rome, Italy - The term for the bidding is predicted in mid-April
The candidates for the Alitalia's privatization are five: Italian Treasure Minister announced yesterday evening. In short list there are: 1 - AP Holding with AirOne. Carlo Toto, CEO of the carrier... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on February 14
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1912 - In Groton, Connecticut, the first diesel-powered submarine is commissioned. Report: 1936 - AG Weser launches the first of 162 U-boat (the last will be... more
Military aviationIran: the new stealth and suicide drones
Tehran, Iran - For spying, reconnaissance operations, data collection and shootings
Iran announced it has started mass producing and using a stealth drone (an UAV - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, remotely operated vehicle), with a range of 700 kilometres that it claims is undetectable to radars.... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: Winter storm will affect flights in Northeast through today
Houston, Usa - The interested airports are New York, Cleveland and several others in the region
"Due to worsening weather conditions in the Northeast, Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by the weather. Freezing precipitation is expected... more
DefenseNorth Korea signed a agreement on nuclear disarmament
Beijing, China - The treaty was signed by Two Korea, Japan, China, USA and Russia
On nuclear, Pyongyang's government gave in in front of the offer of economic and energy aids, signed yesterday in Beijing an agreement that provides the closure of its main nuclear reactor in Yongbyon.... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a near 50 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For all H-60 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a $49,766,400 indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity contract for sustaining engineering and maintenance support for all H-60 aircraft, including... more
IndustryTyonek Fabrication Corp. awarded of a near 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the UH-60 Blackhawk
Tyonek Fabrication Corp., Madison, Ala., was awarded on Feb. 7, 2007, a delivery order amount of $8,986,044 as part of an $8,986,044 firm-fixed-price contract for Functional Fit Form Replacement of the... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: King of Bafokeng takes delivery of an A-119 "Koala"
Cascina Costa, Italy - The helicopter will be used for the personal transport of His Majesty and other VIPs
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, announced the delivery of an A-119 Kola to the His Majesty Leruo Molotlegi, King of the Royal Bafokeng Nation in South Africa. The aircraft will be used for the... more
ReportPutin in Jordan, commercial agreements and peace talks for Middle East
Amman, Jordan - He will talk about energy and policy
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Amman late on Monday on a two-day official visit to Jordan, during which he will hold talks with Jordanian King Abdullah II and Palestinian President Mahmoud... more
Military aviationBoeing tests succesfull the Hose Drum Use of KC-767
St.Louis , USA - The first Tanker destined to Italy
A Boeing KC-767 Tanker aircraft reached another major milestone Saturday when its aircrew successfully extended and retracted the refueling hose from the centerline Hose Drum Unit (HDU) during a test flight... more
Latest newsAircraft crashes in Vnukovo airport of Moscow
Moscow, Russia - It took off with only the crewmember
A small jet carrying a crew of four Americans but no passengers has crashed while taking off from Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport. Russian Transport Minister, Timur Khitmatovo, official says two members were i... more
Military aviationKC-767 AT: the Boeing proposal for the USAF's KC-X competition
St. Louis, USA - It will be an advanced derivative of the future B-767/200 Long Range Freighter
The Boeing Company yesterday announced that it will offer the KC-767 Advanced Tanker for the US Air Force's KC-X Tanker competition. Boeing industry broke the secret and announced that will offer the... more
AirportsThe staff lacks in the control towers of NY's airports
Washington, Usa - These would operate only with 70% of the necessary personnel
The US Congress Democratic Senator, Charles Schumer, would have denounced in last days the fact about the control towers of the NY's airports (the "John Fitzgerald Kennedy", main city's airport, the "Newark... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol at ATC Maastricht
Maastricht, Netherlands - It takes place from today to next Thursday
"With the number of flights expected to grow by around 4% in Europe in 2007 and to reach 16 million by 2020, EUROCONTROL is working together with the aviation industry to accommodate this growth safely,... more
DiscussionsAVIONEWS preview. ATR-72: new evidences on the last moments of Tuninter
Rome, Italy - The sound-registrations of the flight recorder
According to the victims's relatives, it seems the investigation of Palermo prosecutor's Office was in the final step, 18 months later. The judges would have completed the investigations and the surveys,... more
DiscussionsAtr-72: new evidences on the last moments of Tuninter (2)
Rome, Italy - The first sound-recording of the Cockpit voice recorder
According to the evidences gathered by Palermo Prosecutor's Office, two pilots should not have carried out the procedures established by manual. The aircraft could landed in Punta Raisi airport and in... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca S.A. Makila 1A and 1A1 Turboshaft Engines
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 12, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 28)] [Page 6459-6460] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on CFM International CFM56-5 and -5B Series Turbofan Engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent unexpected deterioration of critical rotating engine parts due to higher than desired engine operating EGTs
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 12, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 28)] [Page 6457-6459] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Dart 528, 529, 532, 535, 542, and 552 Series Turboprop Engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent HPT disk rim failures resulting in the release of portions of the HPT disk, uncontained engine failure, and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 12, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 28)] [Page 6461-6462] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
DiscussionsATR-72: new evidences on the last moments of Tuninter
Rome, Italy - Where did we leave off?
On August 6, 2005, about 20 miles off Palermo, an ATR-72 Tuninter landed on water killing 16. There were 39 people onboard: 5 crew-member and 28 passengers. The investigations of Palermo Prosecutor’s O... more
Tilt-rotorsBell-Boeing suspend the flight tests of V-22 Osprey
Washington, USA - Because of a faulty computer chip
The Marine Corps has temporarily grounded the V-22 Osprey fleet because of a faulty computer chip. The tilt-rotor aircraft can take off and fly like a helicopter or a plane. The faulty computer chip was... more
Military aviationJapan (2): impending arrival of F-22 Raptor in Kadena Air Base
Tokyo, Japan - Because of a software problem in operating the navigation system
A squadron of the Air Force’s newest and most advanced F-22 Raptor fighter didn’t arrive at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, this weekend as scheduled. The US Air Force has postponed the deployment of the ste... more
IndustryAvion Aircraft Trading commits to six Airbus A-330/200F
Milan, Italy - Deliveries for these aircraft are scheduled in 2010 and 2011.
"Avion Aircraft Trading has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for six A-330/200 Freighters. With this commitment Avion, based in Reykjavik, joins the launch customer base for the new Airbus... more
AirlinesMaxi-order by Korean Air to Boeing
Seoul, South Korea - The Asiatic carrier placed a deal worth USD 5,5 bn
An order that opens the competition regarding the sales between two giants Boeing (American) and Airbus (European) that placed yesterday by Korean Air, South-Korean Asiatic airline, that has made to Boeing... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on February 13
Rome , Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1935 - A jury in Flemington, New Jersey finds Bruno Hauptmann guilty of the 1932 kidnapping and murder of the Lindbergh baby, the son of the aviator Charles Lindbergh.... more
Military aviationJapan: delayed the Okinawa air control's return
Okinawa, Japan - Because of problems in preparations
One of the major US Bases abroad is Okinawa, Japan. This base was occupied from USA during World War II and returned to Japan in 1972. Japan and the United States agreed in December 2004 to seek the... more
AirlinesMyair.com inaugurates six new routes
Milan, Italy - For a total of 46 new weekly flights
"Myair.com informs that, from next February 15, will begin to operate the routes departing from Orio al Serio to Sofia, Casablanca, Bordeaux, Metz-Nancy, Lille and from Rome-Ciampino to Sofia. In next... more
PeopleWho are new members of Alitalia's board
Rome, Italy - Also the name of CEO is expected
Professor Aristide Police Graduated with a first-class degree in law at the Luiss in July 1990, "Guido Carli", alumnus of the London School of Economics and Political Science, Doctor of research in... more
PeopleWho is Bernardino Libonati, new Alitalia's President
Rome, Italy - The new President will take on the assignment from shareholders' assembly fixed for next February 22 and 28
Bernardino Libonati is born in Rome in 1934. He is ordinary professor at "La Sapienza", Rome's University since 1981. Co-owner of Libonati-Jager's office since 1999. He's Director of a magazine dedicated... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on Court decision offsetting debts of the Greek State to Olympic Airways (OA)
Strasbourg, France - By Dimitrios Papadimoulis
"Oral question H-0091/07 for Question Time at the part-session in March 2007 pursuant to Rule 109 of the Rules of Procedure by Dimitrios Papadimoulis to the Commission Subject: Court decision offsetting... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on listing unsafe airlines
Strasbourg, France - By Robert Kilroy-Silk (NI)
"Written question E-0024/07 by Robert Kilroy-Silk (NI) to the Commission Subject: listing unsafe airlines Following the estimable decision of the EU to publish a blacklist of 92 foreign airlines... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on racism and airlines
Strasbourg, France - By Glyn Ford (PSE) and Erika Mann (PSE)
"Written question E-5867/06 by Glyn Ford (PSE) and Erika Mann (PSE) to the Commission Subject: racism and airlines Following a complaint from one of my constituents that duty-free bought on a non-EU... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on EU airline regulations and child safety
Strasbourg, France - By Catherine Stihler (PSE)
"Written question E-5825/06 by Catherine Stihler (PSE) to the Commission Subject: EU airline regulations and child safety Are there any EU regulations that airlines have to apply concerning child... more
Fair and showsJet2.com at BIT 2007
Milan, Italy - The English low-cost announces the newness
"Jet2.com, the low-cost carrier in United Kingdom, will be present at the 27th edition of BIT 2007 (International Tourism Fair), the exhibition of the Italian touristic product and the best international... more
AirportsCagliari-Elmas (2): the data on passengers traffic 2006
Cagliari, Italy - An increase of 5,12% compared with 2005
SOGAER SpA, Cagliari Airport Management Society, published the data on passenger traffic 2006. In 2006, incoming scheduled flight in Cagliari airport recorded 1.158.907 passengers (1.057.807 through... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on suspension of operations by European airlines
Strasbourg, France - By Antolín Sánchez Presedo (PSE)
"Written question E-5837/06 by Antolín Sánchez Presedo (PSE) to the Commission Subject: suspension of operations by European airlines According to recent media reports, various European airlines h... more
AirportsCagliari-Elmas: the international connections 2006-2007
Cagliari, Italy - Updating to January 12, 2007
Sogaer, Cagliari-Elmas airport management society, made known the international connections (scheduled and charter flights) 2006-2007, updating to January 12, 2007. easyJet to operate the flights for... more
DefenseIran. Ali Larjiani: "We are not a threat for Israel, we are ready to solve all the outstanding issues within three weeks"
Tehran, Iran - An intervention during the international security conference in Munich
Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, Ali Larijani, during the international security conference in Munich, affirmed Iran has not the will to threaten Israel: "We do not pose any threat, and if we carry out... more
Civil aviationIATA: the 63rd AGM and WARS will take place on next 3-5 June in Canada
Geneva, Switzerland - Over 150 airline CEOs will gather in Vancouver
"The 63rd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit is the biggest gathering of the airline industry's top leaders. Over 150 airline CEOs will gather in Vancouver, Canada on 3-5... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of February
Rome, Italy - From Wednesday 14 to next Sunday 18
Wednesday 14 - 10th Hamburg Aviation Conference. Hotel InterContinental, Hamburg, Germany. + 49 40 5075 3627 www.hamburg-aviation-conference.de Thursday 15 - 10th Hamburg Aviation Conference.... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on February 12
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1934 - The Austrian Civil War begins. Report: 1973 - Vietnam War: The first United States prisoners of war are released by the Viet Cong. Aerospace: 1982 -... more
DefenseIran (2): "We believe that the resolution has serious legal and executive problems"
Tehran, Iran - The statements of Gholamreza Aghazadeh
Javier Solana, the EU's foreign policy chief, gave a cautious response to Iran's offer to resume negotiations with the international community on its nuclear program. European Union foreign ministers... more
IndustryGeneral Dynamics Advanced Information Systems awarded of a near 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18
General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Inc., Bloomington, Minn., is being awarded a $6,802,722 firm-fixed-price delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-06-G-0003).... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 113 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-17 Globemaster
McDonnell Douglas Corp., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $113,700,000 cost-plus-fixed fee and firm-fixed-price contract modification. This is a contract modification to the C-17 Globemaster III... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on February 11
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1889 - Meiji constitution of Japan adopted. Report: 1943 - General Dwight Eisenhower selected to command the allied armies in Europe. Report: 1953 - The Soviet... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on February 10
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1931 - New Delhi becomes the capital of India. Report: 1947 - Italy cedes most of Venezia Giulia to Yugoslavia. Defense: 1954 - President Dwight Eisenhower... more
IndustryBombardier sells 30 CRJ-900 to Delta Airlines
Toronto, Canada - A deal worth more than USD 1,1 billion
Bombardier Aerospace announced yesterday that Atlanta, Georgia-based Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 30 Bombardier CRJ-900 regional jets and has taken options on an additional 30 CRJ-900 aircraft.... more