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CuriositiesIt happened today... on January 25
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1919 - The League of Nations is founded. Report: 1942 - Thailand declares war on the United States and United Kingdom. Incidents: 1990 - An aircraft of Avianca... more
SecurityFAA AD on SOCATA-Groupe Aerospatiale TB 20 and TB 21 Airplanes (2007-02-04)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 22, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 13)] [Page 2606-2608] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 700 series turbofan engines (2007-02-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent internal oil fires due to coking and carbon buildup, that could cause uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 22, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 13)] [Page 2603-2606] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirportsThe minor airport in the tour operator's strategies
Rome, Italy - At the moment it concerns the medium range connections
The tour operator's strategies, to meet the customers, pass through the airports, and the minor airstations (so called "The departures beneath the house" appears more and more in the travel package. A... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Alazraki scores the favour of the Unions
Rome, Italy - Within the week there will be the adjournment
Positive assessment on the first technical table started on the Master Plan presented by businessman Paolo Alazraki, the unique until now officially stated the interest for the operation. "The Unions... more
ReportBeirut: the airport re-opened
Beirut, Lebanon - Many offices and shops open again in an apparent calm atmosphere
Many shops and offices are opening again, as occurred today for the Beirut's airport; from the roads the barricades erected during the fights between demonstrators pro-Government and Shiite supporters... more
AccidentsCivil Helicopter crashed in Iraq: four Americans among the victims
Baghdad, Iraq - Dissenting version between the Iraqi and American military sources
Four of the five Americans killed when a U.S. security company's helicopter crashed in a dangerous Sunni neighborhood in central Baghdad were shot execution style in the back the head, Iraqi and U.S. officials... more
Science and technologyEurope: realized a model of transmission for a possible pandemic
Brussels, Belgium - The epidemic simulation on a worldwide never realized at global level
"Modelling the Worldwide Spread of Pandemic Influenza: Baseline Case and Containment Intervention" is the name of a study, financed in part by European Union, in part by American National Science Foundation... more
HelicoptersUS Helicopter enlarges its shuttle service Midtown Manhattan with two main New York's airports
New York, Usa - Twenty links of 8 minute-duration, from next February 5
US Helicopter, that with its shuttle service by helicopter links the heliport of East 34th Street with JFK airport and that one of Newark, announced today to want to expand service from next February 5... more
ReportThe conflicts continue in Baghdad
Baghdad, Iraq - A private helicopter was shot down
An helicopter owned by a private security company should be shot down in Baghdad, but there is still not the assessment of this crash. The conflicts started yesterday, continue in Haifa and Fadhil districts,... more
OccurrencesSudan (2): airplane hijacker arrested after having seek for political asylum to French Ambassador
N'Djamena , Chiad - Flight plan changed after only 30 minutes from the take off
It is feared the worst but for the 103 passengers onboard of Boeing 737 of Air West, hijacked 30 minutes after the take off from Khartum, the misadventure concluded with a landing in the international... more
AirlinesBlu-express.com announces two new destinations
Rome, Italy - From Palermo to Grenoble and Nice
Two new destinations of Blu-express.com from Palermo to Grenoble and to Nice will start on March 25 and 26. The network of the Blue Panorama Airlines' low-cost carrier increases the international routes,... more
AirportsEdinburgh airport evacuated in security alert
Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Due to a bomb alert
Airport sources retail the airport of Edinburgh, Scotland capital, was evacuated after a suspicious bag was found in the check-in area. An airport spokeswoman said all staff and passengers had been evacuated.... more
AirportsAéroports de Paris will raise the fees of 4,25%
Paris, France - Bar France categorically rejects the increase
Bar France, Association that gathers up 85 French and Foreign carriers, affirmed it is preoccupied for the new increases of the fees in the airports of Paris. Aéroports de Paris should be disposed... more
Press releaseTrade Union: why should Air France have to expose itself with Alitalia?
Rome, Italy - The rumors on the interest of the French carrier are becoming more contradiction
"The rumors on the interest of Air France respect the buyout of Alitalia are becoming more and more contradiction, at the same time are producing confusion and are making forget the fundamental facets... more
Government actsQuestion on Finmeccanica, Alenia's offices in Pomigliano, Foggia and Grottaglie and parts of B-7E7 airplane
Rome, Italy - By Honorable Lello Di Gioia (Rosa nel pugno)
The Honorable Lello Di Gioia (Rosa nel pugno) asks to Italian Economic Development's Minister to know: if it not retains necessary to convoke unions and institutions and Alenia industry in an only... more
PeopleFrancis Richard new Air France Italy's CEO
Rome, Italy - He replaces George Ben Harroche
"Francis Richard is the new CEO for Italy substituting Georges Ben Harroche, elected in Morocco. After his degree and a doctorate in Politics Sciences, he goes into Air France in 1978, after a first... more
AirportsAirports of Spain: EUR 500 million less than the expected value
Madrid, Spain - Only Madrid, Barcelona, Palma and Tenerife are highly convenient
The data are still not confirmed, but for the 47 airports belonging to AENA - Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea seems that 2006 will close with EUR 500 million less than the expected value. In Sp... more
Government actsQuestion about "Dal Molin" in Vicenza
Rome, Italy - By Honorable Francesco Bosi (UDC)
The Honorable of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, Francesco Bosi (UDC) asks to the Italian Defence Minister, to know: if contrary opinions have intervened to the base's expansion by Italian Government,... more
CuriositiesMistral Air new uniforms to come
Rome, Italy - High fashion show signed Gattinoni
Gattinoni, the famous fashion company, will show the new uniforms of the crew of Mistral Air, the air company which belongs to "Gruppo Poste Italiane", at the Auditorium in January 28th. Gulliermo Mariotto,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: three offers for the privatization
Rome, Italy - Imminent the due date of Alitalia's call for bids
A few days from the bidding for the Alitalia's privatization, there should be three sure suitors: the concert party of Carlo De Benedetti supported by Diego Della Valle; AirOne supported by Intesa Sanpaolo;... more
AirlinesRyanair free flights for those protesting APD tax
Dublin, Ireland - One million free flights
Ryanair is offering "Free" flights (one-way, excluding taxes, from UK and Ireland) to those travellers who send chancellor Gordon Brown an email protesting against air passenger duty (APD). The new APD... more
IndustryBae Systems: CATB completed its maiden flight
California, Usa - A B-737/300 airplane modified by the industry
"The Joint Strike Fighter Cooperative Avionics Test Bed (CATB), a 737-300 aircraft extensively modified by BAE Systems, successfully completed its maiden flight Jan. 23 at Mojave, California. The flight... more
AirlinesEurofly will stop the Milan-New York flight and will reduce the human resources
Milan, Italy - It closes 2006 with a negative Ebit equal to EUR 21 million
By February 8, 2007 Eurofly will stop the Milan-New York flight, operated with an Airbus A-319 48 seat configuration, and will reduce the medium range activity from 8 to 5 aircraft. This reduction of... more
AirlinesThe first air company which operates by seaplanes will be operational soon
Milan, Italy - By the end of June islands and land will be connected
Aqua Airlines, air company of Navigando Air SpA, in cooperation with Lauro Group, finally obtained the operator certificate. The aim of the company is to relaunch after more than 60 years the air transport... more
Civil aviationEU: a draft legislation for the increase of the fees
Brussels, Belgium - It will be presented to the European Commission
European Union states should establish national regulators to settle disputes between airports and airlines over infrastructure fees, the EU executive proposed on Wednesday. The European Commission... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS SOCATA TBM 700 airplanes (2007-02-08)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 22, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 13)] [Page 2608-2610] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 22, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 13)] [Page 2612-2614] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Dart 528, 529, 532, 535, 542, and 555 series turboprop engines (2007-02-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent HPT disk failure, which can result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 22, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 13)] [Page 2610-2612] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
HelicoptersImages: EC-145 operated by Elilario
Lecco, Italy - The first helicopter of this model registered in Italy
I-ETIF is an EC-145 of Elilario, and it is the first helicopter of this model registered in Italy; this aircraft was used by Eurocopter for a demonstrative tour on the national territory in different rescue... more
DefenseCompetitive state exam at the Military Academy of Modena
Rome, Italy - Few days to register at the admission exam
Next January 31st will be the last day to register at the admission exam which will enable 156 cadets to attend the 189th course of Modena Academy, the world oldest military institute which trains commissioned... more
OccurrencesSudan: hijacked aircraft lands in N'Djamena airport
N'Djamena, Chiad - All the passenger are safe
Sudanese commercial Boeing 737 plane of Air West with 103 people on board hijacked in the capital Khartoum has landed in the Chadian capital N'Djamena at 9:30 am, local authorities announced on Wednesday.... more
IndustryAirbus: order for Spirit Airlines
Milan, Italy - For 30 A-319 airplanes
"Spirit Airlines has placed a firm order for 30 A-319s, bringing its total Airbus order to 44 (37 A-319s and seven A-321s). The deal was finalized in late 2006. Each of the single-aisle aircraft will be... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the fourth week of January
Rome, Italy - From next Friday 26 to Sunday 28
Friday 26 - Al Ain Aerobatic Show. Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. + 971 3 7642000 www.alainaerobaticshow.com Saturday 27 - RACWA Augusta Fly-in. Jandakot Airport, 41 Eagle Drive, Jandakot, Western... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on January 24
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Curiosities: 1924 - St. Petersburg, Russia is renamed Leningrad. Report: 1935 - Benito Mussolini is preparing to invade Ethiopia. Report: 1936 - Albert Sarraut becomes... more
CuriositiesChinese funambulist will try to cross the Straits of Messina on a rope
Messina, Italy - the rope will be strained by a helicopter
Many people have crossed the Straits by swimming, by boat, and many more by motor paraglider but thinking to cross it on a rope, strained by a helicopter, is a kind of madness. Adili Wuxiuer, a 37 year... more
ReportIraq: about 50 American military men killed from the beginning of the year to date
Baghdad , Iraq - Today the USA "Reciprocate" killing 16 rebels and captured other ten
The US command in Baghdad has announced today to have brought a war action to its conclusion, jointly to Iraqi forces, that have provoked the murder, in Baghdad and in Al-Hadithah, in Al-Anbar province,... more
Civil aviationLombards prefer the airport of Lugano
Lugano, Switzerland - Malpensa and Linate too much difficult to reach
Official data 2006 reports that Agno, the small airport of Lugano is the favourite of the Lombards. Most of the clients come from Milan (25%), Varese (25%) and Como (45%) and represent the 10% of the traffic... more
ReportGoogle, armoured meeting at the Mont Blanc
Aosta, Italy - Opening of the convention to debate about the future of the company
The contents debated at the convention of Google, the most famous search-engine on the Internet, are top secret. The meeting will take place from today to January 26th at the Forum sport center of Courmayeur. The... more
HelicoptersSouth Korea orders two S-64E Aircrane Helitanker helicopters
Hanoi, South Korea - A deal worth USD 50 billion
Public Procurement Service of South Korea signed a contract worth USD 50 billion with Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated for the purchase of two S-64E Aircrane Helitanker helicopters, destined to Korea Forest... more
CuriositiesFinally into orbit
Washington, USA - After 20 years of waiting the American teacher will fly into the space
Barbara Morgan, 55 year old and mother of two sons is a teacher of Fresno (California) who will leave the Earth onboard of Endeavor spaceship for a mission which is supposed to continue the building of... more
Civil aviationAircastle Limited awarded a contract with Guggenheim Aviation for 38 aircraft
Stamford, USA - The deal worth USD 1,595 billion
Aircastle Limited announced today that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement with certain subsidiaries of Guggenheim Aviation Investment Fund LP ("GAIF") to acquire 38 aircraft for approximately... more
IndustryBoeing and GE Commercial Aviation Services announced order for 39 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - A total of 69 airplanes ordered by GECAS in 2006
"Boeing and GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) announced a 39-airplane order that includes 15 Boeing 777s -- a mix of seven 777-300ER (Extended Range) passenger jetliners and eight 777 Freighters... more
SecurityCanada: the passport will be compulsory to entry in the States by today
Toronto, Canada - For a major security along the Canada-USA border
A new disposition of American government on security for the Canada-USA border becomes effective today. It was decided in the field of Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI): also the Canadian that... more
AirlinesSkyTeam courts Indian Airlines
Paris, France - A proposal made during a meeting with Vishwapati Trivedi, chairman and managing director of the carrier
Air France’s Chief Operating Officer Pierre-Henri Gourgeon has invited Indian Airlines to join the SkyTeam alliance. At a meeting with Vishwapati Trivedi, chairman and managing director of Indian A... more
Military aviationTransport activity by Italian Air Force's airplanes (5): humanitarian and sanitary missions in Italy and in the world
Rome, Italy - With 29 sanitary transports for a total of 353 passengers and 108 flight hours
"The 46th Air Brigade during 2006 has made 29 sanitary transports for a total of 353 passengers and 108 flight hours. One of these, last October 4, has carried in Italy two children of 11 and 12 years... more
Military aviationTransport activity by Italian Air Force's airplanes (4): the EU mission for the elections in Congo
Rome, Italy - A contingent of 50 men and a C-130J airplane from July to half December
"The Italian Air Force, from last July until half December, has deployed in Congo a contingent of 50 men and a C-130J airplane in support to the EU mission for the assistance to the vote operations of... more
Military aviationTransport activity by Italian Air Force's airplanes (3): the peacekeeping missions
Rome, Italy - In Iraq, Lebanon and Afghanistan
"With the conclusion of the 'Antica Babilonia's mission, also the air support activities toward the Italian contingent based in Iraq have ended. It was an important effort that has employed C-130J airplanes... more
Military aviationTransport activity by Italian Air Force's airplanes (2): an overview of 2006
Rome, Italy - AMI's aircraft present also in Congo, Pakistan and Central Africa
"The 2006 has been characterized also from the success of the operations in support of the first democratic elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the newness of the first operation by Italian... more
IndustryATR opened a spare parts distribution centre in Auckland
Toulouse, France - The fourth one, after Paris, Miami and Singapore
"ATR announced the opening of a new spare parts distribution centre in Auckland (New Zealand) to meet the needs of its operators in the Pacific area for the maintenance and overhaul of their ATR fleets.... more