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AirlinesRyanair rises in Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - Passing from 19.2% to 25.2%
Ryanair increases its share in the capital stock of the Irish ex-flag airline, Aer Lingus, passing from 19.2% to 25.2%. This is the result of an IPO that the low-cost carrier launched allowing it to... more
AirportsA new airport for Dakar within 2010
Dakar, Senegal - To satisfy the increasing air traffic
A new highway, the refurbishment of the railway, the modernization of the port's infrastructures, the creation of a city for the business in the site of the current Dakar-Yoff airport and, mainly, a new... more
AirportsStansted airport will not be enlarged
London, United Kingdom - A net denial expressed by the local authorities
According to what the British press sources report today the Uttlesford local authorities have refused the enlargement project of BAA for Stansted airport as it would endanger the local environment. The... more
AirlinesVietnam Airlines increases its fleet
Saigon, Vietnam - The carrier will add 21 planes within 2010
The Vietnam Airlines wants to add 21 planes to its fleet, and among these 10 Airbus A-321, 4 Boeing B-787/800 and 5 ATR-72. The deliveries should be completed by 2010. The southern-Asian airline aims... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Italian politicians' statements (3): Locatelli, Testoni, Pasetto and ANPAC
Rome, Italy - The opinions of the members of Goverment and opposition
The latest news about a possible merger between Iberia and Air France, which was formerly indicated as a partner for Alitalia, caused many polemics in the Italian policy world. The Rifondazione comunista's... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Italian politicians' statements: Polverini, Borghini, Cicolani and Fuda
Rome, Italy - The opinions of the Unions and of Forza Italia's some representatives
A lot of Italian politicians pronounce about the crisis of Alitalia. According to Renata Polverini, Secretary General of UGL, the Government must find a solution in a short time, and must have up the Unions... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Italian politicians' statements (2): Brutti, Meta and Donati
Rome, Italy - Senator Paolo Brutti and the Presidents of the Parliament Transport Commission and the Senate Public Works Commission
After Cimoli's audition, Italian Senator Paolo Brutti said that the Chairman and CEO of Alitalia seems to agree on a partnership with Air France-KLM, even if he did not mention any names. As for the... more
SecurityPolonium alert on BA planes
London, United Kingdom - Traces of the radioactive substance have been detected in several planes of the British airline.
Alert polonium on three British Airways planes. A new worrying event in the mysterious story of the Russia spy formerly a Kgb member, Alexander Litvinenko, died last week after having been poisoned by... more
SecurityGB: a fourth plane could have been contaminated by a radioactive substance
London , United Kingdom - The aircraft landed in London coming from Moscow
While the British authorities keep saying the risk for public health is very low, a fourth plane could have been contaminated by a radioactive substance. At the moment there are not confirmations of the... more
DefenseIndia: tested the anti-missile system
New Delhi, India - Missiles able to give nuclear warhead
In the polygon of the Orissa's State, India has realized the test of the anti-missile defense system. A Prithvi-2 ballistic missile (surface-surface class) was launched from Balasor, and in two minutes,... more
Civil aviationIndia: prevision of growth on air transport
New Delhi, India - The airlines are strengthening their presence in the Indian air transport market
According to a study of Dewry and AP Logistics the prevision about the civil aviation market in India is very positive, and signals a trend of growth of 8-10% plus every year. The Indian air transport... more
AirportsAir-traffic controllers strike in Milan
Milan, Italy - Tomorrow for four hours
Tomorrow, Friday December 1st, there will be a strike of the air-traffic controllers of the Center for the area's control in Milan, from 12 am to 4 pm. ENAV (Italian Agency for the Flight Assistance)... more
ReportFlying with the dead
London, United Kingdom - A 78 year old man died during the flight with a BA plane
It has not been an happy flight the one of some passengers in a British Airways plane flying from London to Boston, which yesterday saw one of them dying. A US 78 year old man flying back home with... more
Military aviationSouth Korea: KF-16 Fighters in the Kunsan Base
Seoul, South Korea - The South Korean Air Force declined to supply data on the actual number of the fighters
The Air Force of South Korea is deploying its KF-16 (F-16C/D Block 52) Fighters in Kunsan Air Base, in South-Eastern of the State, while some of Kunsan based F-5E fighter jets will come relocated to other... more
AerospaceVoyage in the cosmos: in a short time the name of the South Korean astronaut
Moscow, Russia - The directors of the Russia and South Korea's space agencies will meet next December 7
The directors of the Russia and South Korea's space agencies will meet next December 7 to sign a contract pertaining the space flight of the South Korean astronaut, scheduled for next April 2008: the Roskosmos's... more
Civil aviation88% of passengers purchase an air ticket via web
Rome, Italy - It has been communicated by IATA
The IATA (International Air Transport Association) has communicated some data about the modalities of booking and purchasing of air tickets, which show passengers prefer to purchase the tickets by the... more
IndustryRaytheon Space & Airborne Systems awarded of a 28 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 aircraft
Raytheon Space & Airborne Systems, El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded a $28,000,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee undefinitized order (#0004) against previously awarded repair basic ordering agreement (N00383-04-G-200H)... more
AirlinesIberia aims to an alliance with Air France
Madrid, Spain - It is a competitor for Alitalia in the run for a foreign partner
While everybody in Italy is talking about Alitalia's future there are new sceneries about the possible foreign alliances. Many talk about Iberia, but not as a possible Alitalia's partner but as a competitor... more
CuriositiesThe Chinese airlines ask to their passengers not to use the toilette on flight
Beijing, China - A curious proposal made by some carriers to save fuel
It is very strange what some Chinese airlines asked to their passengers in order to cut the fuel expenses. They asked people to avoid using the toilets on board as the cost to flush the bathroom is too... more
Civil aviationSince 2007 Washington and Beijing will be directly linked
Washington, USA - The US Government wants to increase the routes to China
The United Airlines said it does not exclude in next year to operate a direct flight between Beijing and Washington. According to American press sources the operation is supported by the White House, in... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines launches the SkyMiles promotion for the new partners
Atlanta, USA - At the time of the registration they will receive a bonus of 1000 miles
Delta Airlines launches the SkyMiles promotion for the new international passengers, also Italian, which joints in first time to "Frequent Flyer SkyMiles" program. At the time of the registration on... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corporation awarded of a over 19 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 and AV-8B
McDonnell Douglas Corporation, St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $19,216,200 ceiling priced order #0002 under a previously awarded basic ordering agreement (N00383-07-G-005H) for Avionics Repair Facility... more
DefenseAfghanistan: Italy will not increase the military detail
Riga, Latvia - The Prodi's statements during NATO's summit
There will not be any changes in the number of Italian soldiers and means in Afghanistan: Italian Premier, Romano Prodi, has stated this one during NATO's summit in Latvia. "The extraordinary cases... more
AerospaceEverything is ready for the launch of Discovery
Washington, USA - The space shuttle will be launched on December 7th; it has been anticipated for technical problems
It has been officially confirmed for December 7th the launch of the "Discovery" space shuttle of the NASA, for the launching pad of Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. It is a project which... more
Civil aviationAirbus: the A-330 reaches the goal of 600 firm orders
Toulouse , France - The first delivery goes back to 1993
The A-330 has reached the milestone of over 600 firm orders. This shows a strong market endorsement of Airbus’ environmentally friendly, long-range twin-engine in production aircraft which is leader i... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on November 30
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1853 - Crimean War. Battle of Sinop: the Imperial Russian Navy under Pavel Nakhimov destroys the Ottoman fleet under Osman Pasha at Sinop, a sea port in northern... more
AirportsWill Israel have its second international airport?
Tel Aviv, Israel - The proposal has been made several times
The voices about a project to build a second international airport in Israel are very strong these days. According to what told by the Israeli Transports Minister, Sha'ul Mofaz, the airport will be located... more
AirportsEtna (2): Catania airport is closed tonight
Catania, Italy - As a contingency procedure
The Crisis Unity at Catania-Fontanarossa airport decided the closing for today as well after sunset (6pm local time). The decision comes from contingency procedures that aim to warrant air navigation... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic removes the flights to Nassau
London, United Kingdom - The route was not enough profitable
The Virgin Atlantic will remove its direct flight between London and Nassau, in the Bahamas, because of the scarce gains of the connection. The carrier's decision, which will be operative since March 2007,... more
AerospaceThe first test of the P-80 engine of "Vega"
Kourou, French Guyana - The new European launcher
The first ignition test of the P-80, the first-stadium engine of the new European "Vega" launcher, will take place tomorrow in Kourou, French Guyana. The P-80 is the last of the "Vega" engines to be... more
ReportGB: electric system is out and he lands with a torch
Cardiff, United Kingdom - A 45 year old man with his Cessna made perfectly the manoeuvre
An incredible landing was done in England, where a man managed to make an emergency landing with his private plane despite a breakdown of the electric system and the lights were out. So John George, 45,... more
AirlinesSIA receives it first two B-777/300ERs
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - It ordered 19 airplanes
Singapore Airlines received its first two B-777/300ERs (Extended Range) with new cabin interiors in First and Business Class. The airline ordered a total of 19 Boeing Extended Range airplanes, equipped... more
AirportsRio de Janeiro airport increases the security measures
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The decision after the assault against a British group of tourists last Sunday
The Rio de Janeiro airport society has decided to increase the level of security measures in the Brazilian airport after last Sunday a group of British tourists have been assaulted by a band of thieves. The... more
HelicoptersEurocopter is awarded the "Prix Réussite"
Marignane, France - For its landing on the Everest with the AS-350/B3
Eurocopter was awarded of the "Prix Réussite" by the Association Aérounatique et Astronautique de France (AAAF) in recognition of the landing of an AS-350/B3 on the summit of Mount Everest in May 14, 2... more
AirlinesAir Berlin is growing
Berlin, Germany - +19,58% revenues from January to September
Air Berlin's growth is going on. From July to September 2006 the second German airline totalled +28.4% revenues for EUR 510m compared to 397.3m in the same period of 2005. In the first nine months of the... more
SecurityUSA: e-mails with bomb-threats, airport closed
Modesto, USA - 9 e-mails arrived at Modesto airport
9 e-mails with bomb-threats arrived yesterday at Modesto airport, in California, making the airport society decide to close the airport and cancel several flights. About 50 people, employees and passengers... more
AirlinesSAS celebrated its 60th anniversary
Milan, Italy - Gala night in Milan
Gala night in Milan yesterday for the 60th anniversary of of SAS' (Scandinavian Airlines) birth, in the presence of the Director General in Italy, Greece, Turkey, Malta, Cyprus and Lebanon, Krister Greftén,... more
SecurityCIA flights, the Fava's accusation: the European States knew
Brussels, Belgium - The European deputy has registered over 1200 stopovers in the European airports
Heavy accusation to the Governments of the European States members of EU has been launched by the European deputy Claudio Fava, rapporteur for the European Parliament for the American anti-terrorism policy,... more
AirportsNorway is ready to manage Kabul airport
Oslo, Norway - The Norwegian Premier replies to the requests made by the USA for a bigger engagement in Afghanistan
Norway has announced it is disposed to manage for the next 6 months the international airport of Kabul. A "Very important task", has been defined by the Norwegian Premier, Jens Stoltenberg, maybe to reply... more
AirlinesTransavia.com France was presented
Paris, France - The low-cost subsidiary of Air France
The new low-cost airline that Air France will start next June in Paris is called with the same name of its Dutch sister owned by KLM: Transavia.com France. The carrier's target is a turnover between... more
AirportsEtna: Catania airport has opened again today
Catania, Italy - Evening closing for 5 days
Catania-Fontanarossa airport has been re-opened at dawn once again, after it was closed yesterday evening because of risks connected with ashes expulsions from Etna volcano. This is the fifth consecutive... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines aims to India
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - The Asian carrier has already active 48 weekly flights toward the Indian airports
The Singapore Airlines has announced the intention to study the possibility to launch new connections to India, and particularly to New Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore, a city to which the Asian carrier wants... more
Military aviationThe first C-17 Globemaster was delivered to Australia
Long Beach, USA - It will land in Canberra on December 4
The delivery ceremony of the first C-17 Globemaster III to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) took place yesterday in Long Beach, California. The second aircraft will be delivered in 2007, while the... more
AirlinesAer Lingus raises on the short range
Dublin, Ireland - An increase of 6,1% in the month of October for the Irish flag airline
The stricter security controls in the British airports have not affected the passenger traffic of Aer Lingus, which only in the month of October has reported an increase of passenger traffic of 6,1% compared... more
AirlinesFlyMe links Rome and Boulogne with North Europe
Stockholm, Sweden - In the Summer 2007 new routes from Scandinavia to Italy
The Scandinavian low-cost airline FlyMe has announced in the Winter 2007 new flights to the Scandinavian cities will be activated with departure from the Italian airports of Boulogne and Rome. The routes... more
AirlinesNorthwest flight attendants claim the right to strike
New York, USA - They made appeal to a Federal judge
The Northwest Airlines, always on bankruptcy, made an appeal to a Federal judge to claim their right to strike, and to ban a rule which forbids to the carrier's staff to strike during the negotiations... more
AirlinesBritish Airways will review its uniform policy
London, United Kingdom - After the crucifix polemics
After polemics and accusations of religious discrimination following the case of the employee wearing a crucifix during her service (see AVIONEWS for details), British Airways decided to review its uniform... more
AirlinesDelta: an agreement with retired pilots
Atlanta, USA - About debts settlement
Delta Airlines reached an agreement with retired pilots about welfare debts settlement. The 3100 involved pilots will receive total USD 719m from the carrier and they will give up additional requests on... more
AirlinesEurofly's stock reorganization rumors are going on
Milan, Italy - Among names who are interested in the airline, also Myair.com
Plus 83% in a week: this is the increase of Eurofly's share on the Stock Exchange, surpassing +13% yesterday at EUR 5.30 and pushing CONSOB to ask for explanations about stock reorganization rumors. "There... more
IndustryBoeing cannot accept other orders
New York, USA - The US manufacturer is full with work
The "New York Times" has written these days the American manufacturer Boeing is so busy with orders that has been forced to refuse some orders made by airlines. According to the New York newspaper the... more