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AirportsHeathrow in the fog, 180 flights deleted
London, United Kingdom - On Thursday, it is predicted about 50% of the traffic
The fog today blankets Heathrow London Airport compelled British Airways to annul all the domestic flights and a lot of European connections. 180 flights on a total of 400 were deleted. Instead, BA... more
AirlinesSilkAir orders new airplanes
Milan, Italy - The carrier expands its fleet with 11 new A-320 aircraft
"SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, has signed a contract for an additional 11 A-320 aircraft, plus nine further options. The airline currently operates an all Airbus fleet of five A-319s... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Chiomenti law office chosen as legal contract for the bids
Rome, Italy - Publication in a short time
Alitalia: Chiomenti law office has been chosen as legal contract for the bids which should have to be published in a short time in view of the Alitalia’s privatization. It will flank to the ministerial t... more
AirportsMore international airports for Myanmar
Naypyidaw , Myanmar - Necessity to expand the Yangon International Airport
The Ngwesaung resort, in Southwestern Myanmar, is recording a boom of foreign presences and needs of a terminal to may hold a major number of international tourists. This emerges from a current governmental... more
AirlinesQantas increases the flight to Sydney
Los Angeles, USA - It will be operative five times per week
The Qantas Airways has announced it will increase the frequency of its flights between San Francisco and Sydney, taking it from three to five times a week since March 26, 2007, as reply to the increasing... more
IndustryDATAMAT enlarges the logistic support for the flight lines Eurofighter, Tornado and AMX
Rome, Italy - Extension of the activities with Italian Air Force for a value of about EUR 24 million
"DATAMAT, a Finmeccanica society, announces to have received from Vitrociset a promissory MoU for a value of around EUR 24 million, within of a contract of EUR 70 million signed by Vitrociset with the... more
IndustryAir New Zealand increases the fleet with four 787 Dreamliner
Seattle , USA - The deliveries will be realized between 2011 and 2013
Four Boeing 787 for Air New Zealand. The order of the aircraft by the side of the carrier inserts in the growth project planning for the next ten years. The new purchase will lead up to 8 the number of... more
Civil aviationIATA: airlines give cautious welcome to the inclusion of aviation in the European emissions trading scheme
Geneva, Switzerland - The declarations by Giovanni Bisignani
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) gave a cautious welcome to the inclusion of aviation in the EU emissions trading scheme (ETS). The directive announced by the Commission today will cover... more
IndustryAirbus: other A-380 for Singapore Airlines
Toulouse, France - The first specimen should have to be delivered in October 2007
Singapore Airlines has announced to have purchased other nine Airbus A-380. The contract signed today realized an order announced last July and predicts further option for six aircraft at double deck.... more
Civil aviationAntitrust rules reduced for Star Alliance
Washington, USA - To increase the no stop flights and the code-share agreements
Washington' s government has proposed to extend the immunity from the antitrust rules for Star Alliance, the world's greatest alliance of airlines. The American Department of Transport has stated to want... more
Civil aviationEuropean Committee wants to limit the emissions of the aircraft's Co2
Brussels, Belgium - The new rules should be effective from 2011-2012
It started today the "Clean Skies" action plan. European Committee will propose to impose, to the airlines operating in Europe, the Co2's emissions by 2011 for the flights on the continent and by 2012... more
AirlinesChina Southern Airlines awards in London
London, United Kingdom - As the "World's fastest expanding airline"
China Southern Airlines received yesterday in London the ""First Class Award" of Ascend as the "World's fastest expanding airline" in 2006. Instead, the carrier has taken delivery of more than 50 aircraft,... more
Civil aviationRecord flights in 2006
Rome, Italy - Over 2 billion people flew with commercial flights last year
The data about the international air transport for 2006 show record numbers. The OAG, which gives every year the statistics about the international flights, low-cost included, show it. In 2006 there... more
IndustryBoeing: USAF orders other C-17 Globemaster II
Washington, USA - A deal worth more than USD 2 billion
Boeing received by USAF a deal for the supply of 10 C-17 Globemaster II worth more than USD 2 billion. The order adds to the previous of 180 by now almost sold out which will allow to take open the... more
AccidentsA Cessna falls near a school in the USA
Washington, USA - A dead, no one in the school has been involved
A small private plane crashed yesterday near a school in Texas, killing the person on board. The Cessna single-engine fell at 8:19am in a glade near the Connally High School, fortunately far enough... more
AerospaceBoeing announces the successful on-orbit handover of XM-4 satellite
St. Louis, USA - After a period of 44 days
The Boeing Company yesterday announced the on-orbit handover of the XM-4 satellite to XM Satellite Radio, Inc. The successful transfer of the Boeing 702 satellite to XM Satellite Radio follows 44 days... more
AirlinesEmirates grows in the first six months of 2006
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Increase of 29% in the net profit of the first six months
Emirates has communicated the data about the first six financial months of 2006. From April until September the air company of the Emirates has realized a net profit equal to USD 323m, for a growth of... more
AirlinesAdria Airways cuts off the Ljubljana-Rome flights
Ljubljana, Slovenia - From January 10 to March 23 2007
The national airline of Slovenia, Adria Airways, informs the Winter period, from January 10 to March 23 2007, the Ljubljana-Rome-Ljubljana flights several times per week, activated last Spring. The connections... more
Civil aviationSAS welcomes proposal from European Commission
Stockholm, Sweden - About the air travel is to be included in the "European Emission Trading Scheme"
"The SAS Group welcomes the proposal presented by the European Commission today that air travel is to be included in the European Emission Trading Scheme for greenhouse gases. This trading scheme is the... more
ReportUSA: intruder on board, flight cancelled
Washington, USA - A man has been found on a Delta plane a few hours before the take off
Yesterday in the United States a Delta Airlines flight has been cancelled after the cleaning staff found a man seated on board, after having passed all the security controls. Gregory Wester, 32, has... more
Civil aviationAsia-Pacific: the low-cost flights increase of 55%
Washington, USA - It represents only the 9% of the total
The low-cost offer continues to growth in the Asia-Pacific Region: the Official Airline Guide learns in its statistics. Although the low-cost flights represent, in the Region, only the 9% of the global... more
AirlinesAirplane pollution: easyJet pleads with European Parliament members for putting pressure on Commission
Milan, Italy - In order to introduce the "European Emission Trading Scheme" as soon as possible
"Today has expected the publication of a law by European Union that includes the aviation sector in the 'European Emission Trading Scheme'. Andy Harrison, easyJet's CEO, has remarked: 'I didn't think... more
Civil aviationUSA: a system ables to measure the riskiness of the passengers
Washington, USA - It should use names that do not appear in the identification lists of the government
In Washington, the hypothetical illegality of the international passenger risk's evaluation realized through the Automated Targeting System is called into question. This one is supported by the Congress'... more
IndustryATR: Airlinair orders its first ATR-72/500
Toulouse , France - The contract is valuated over USD 17 million
"France-based AIRLINAIR and ATR have today announced a transaction for one new ATR-72/500. The contract, valuated at over USD 17 million, has been inked in Paris between Lionel Guerin, AIRLINAIR CEO and... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Corporation 501-D Series Turboprop Engines (2006-25-12)
Washington , Usa - To prevent uncontained turbine rotor failure resulting in an in-flight engine shutdown and possible damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 19, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 243)] [Page 75855-75857] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on CFM International, S.A. CFM56 Series Turbofan Engines (2006-26-01)
Washington , Usa - To prevent the loss of engine thrust that could result in loss of control during takeoff or landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 19, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 243)] [Page 75854-75855] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16 airplanes (2006-25-16)
Washington, Usa - To prevent structural failure of the airplane due to corrosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 15, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 241)] [Page 75413-75417] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400 series airplanes (2006-25-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent erroneous/misleading altitude and airspeed information from a contaminated pitot static system to the flightcrew, which could reduce the ability of it to maintain the safe flight and landing of plane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 15, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 241)] [Page 75409-75411] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Sicma Aero Seat; Third Occupant Seat Assemblies, 133 Series (2006-25-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent disengagement of the headrest from the seat during a high-energy stop of the airplane that could injure the seat occupant
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 15, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 241)] [Page 75411-75413] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesAlitalia: it is ready a maxi-network
Rome, Italy - Captained by AirOne
According to "Il Sole 24Ore" Italian journal, a maxi-network for Alitalia is ready and it should be captained by AirOne, M&C, Banca Intesa and a foreign partner. The economic newspaper said the network... more
AirlinesAir Madrid: did the planes lift without the green light by the mechanics?
Madrid, Spain - For 39 times the airplanes of the suspended airline have flew in not safe conditions
After the decision of the Spanish authorities to revoke the flight licence to the Spanish air company Air Madrid (see for details AVIONEWS), further details about the reasons of this decision are coming... more
AirportsThick fog in Ireland; problems in the airports
Dublin, Ireland - Several airports cancelled the domestic flights
The thick fog is creating many discomforts to the Irish air traffic. Since this morning the airports of Dublin, Shannon and Cork had to cancel several domestic flights, mainly operated by Aer Arann. The... more
AerospaceThe Discovery is returning to the Earth
Washington, USA - The 8-day-mission on the ISS is over
The space shuttle Discovery has begun this morning the return from the International Space Station (ISS). In fact it has detached from the station after 8 days of mission and start up the engines to fly... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on December 20
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Aerospace: 1845 - The astronomer Karl Ludwig Hencke discovers the "5 Astraea" minor planet. Security: 1917 - Cheka, first Soviet secret police, founded. Report: 1942... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a near 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the P-3 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., St. Paul, Minn., is being awarded a $6,842,847 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-04-D-0082) for non-recurring engineering... more
AirlinesAer Lingus launches flight to Lithuania and Santiago de Compostela
Dublin, Ireland - The air company is planning new flights for the Spring 2007
The Aer Lingus has announced that for the first time it will launch a flight to Lithuania, which will be inaugurated in May 2007 with departures three times a week from Dublin to Vilnius. The carrier... more
AirlinesCivil aviation: the escamotage to win on the competition
Rome, Italy - Satellite channels, more comfortable seats, permit to smoke and other to conquer passenger
The tragedy of September 11 is remote, the fuel price is stopped, practically, the air transport is increasing and the airports are busy, new carriers born, the airports enlarged (also in view of the giant... more
AccidentsOther expert evidences about the disaster of ATR-72
Palermo, Italy - The investigations about the behaviour of the pilots and about the plane
It seems the investigations about the disaster of the ATR-72 of the Tuninter plunged into the Sicilian sea on August 6th 2005 are still not ready. In fact new expert evidences have been deposited at the... more
Finance and economyDelta comes out from the bankruptcy
Atlanta, USA - And it has refused an opa of USD 8,4 billion by the US Airways
The Delta Airlines is due to come out from the controlled bankruptcy, trough the presentation of a reorganization plan to its creditors. The US carrier had already refused the takeover bid of USD 8,4 billion... more
AirlinesLauda Air launches the flight Bolzano-Vienna
Bolzano, Italy - The carrier will inaugurate the route on December 30th
In December the air company Lauda Air will start its new flight Bolzano-Vienna. This route will give a large contribution to the arrivals, both touristic and not in Alto Adige; in fact easier rates are... more
HelicoptersEurocopter development moves ahead in Russia
Marignane, France - New certifications for helicopters; first sales to private customers; opening of a maintenance center
"Three helicopters from the Eurocopter range - the EC-120 Colibri, the AS-350 B3 Ecureuil and the EC-130 B4 - have just been certified by the Russian Authorities. These civil helicopters are now authorized... more
ReportAn hostess sues the airline because she cannot take on board the Bible
London, United Kingdom - The woman was prevented to take the Christian book in the flights to Saudi Arabia
An hostess of the British Midlands has sued the airline because she consider to having been victim of an "Unacceptable religious discrimination" because the carrier has forbidden her to take on board of... more
AirlinesIt is born the Gabon Airlines
Libreville, Gabon - The new African carrier will start its operation in January
In January 2007 the new Gabon air company, the Gabon Airlines, will start its operations. The private carrier will replace the defunct flag airline Air Gabon. The authorization to fly for the new airline... more
Fair and showsThe "Frecce Tricolori" have presented the formation 2007 and a new calendar
Rome, Italy - The event is a traditional appointment for the PAN
"On the occasion of the Christmas holidays draw near, the Officer of 'Frecce Tricolori', Maj. Massimo Tammaro, has presented the new formation and a poster-calendar 2007 of the Detachment. The event... more
AirportsIn 2007 the works for the new international airport in Tunisia
Tunis, Tunisia - The airport will cost EUR 380m
In 2007 the works for the new international airport of Enfidha, in Tunisia, will start. The Tunisian press has written the call for bids should be presented within the beginning of next year, and the works... more
IndustryBoeing: Qatar Airways announced B-777 Freighter order
Seattle, Usa - 1st 777 Freighter delivery to coincide with opening of Doha's new international airport in 2009
"Boeing and Qatar Airways have announced an order for two 777 Freighters. Launched in May of 2005, Boeing's 777 Freighter Program has tallied 51 orders for the world's most capable twin-engine freighter.... more
IndustryNovember record for Airbus deliveries
Toulouse, France - The European consortium has conquered 46 deliveries last month
The aeronautical European manufacturer Airbus has announced it has delivered only in the month of November 46 planes, which represents a record for the European consortium. With the last airplanes the... more
AirlinesThe United inaugurates the new first class
Atlanta, USA - A new suite on the planes with large fuselage
The United Airlines will inaugurate by the third quarter of 2007, the new first class on 97 planes of its fleet. The new suite in fact will be launched in the Boeing planes B-767, B-777 and B-747. The... more
SecurityGerman cargo plane transports uranium to Russia
Berlin, Germany - Protests from the ecologists
326 kilograms of enriched uranium have been transported by a cargo plane from Germany to Russia. The dangerous material has been produced in a nuclear reactor built by the authorities of the ex-Soviet... more
CuriositiesGeorge Clooney: never on plane with Brad Pitt
Los Angeles, USA - The famous American actor does not trust the aeronautical capabilities of his colleague
The American actor George Clooney has refused to fly on board the private plane piloted by his friend Brad Pitt because it seems he does not trust Pitt's pilot capabilities. The American press has reported... more