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CuriositiesIt happened today... on December 4
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1918 - US President Woodrow Wilson sails for the World War I peace talks in Versailles, becoming the first US president to travel to Europe while in office. Report:... more
DefenseFinancial law 2007: a summary of the military expenses
Rome , Italy - A total expense of EUR 21 billion and 144 m
In 2007 the expense of the Italian Armed Forces will be EUR 21 billion and 144m (18.134 m of the Defense balance and 3010 added by the Financial law). The expenses has grown for several reasons: the... more
Press releaseSULT about international alliances and Alitalia: five are the possible hypothesis
Rome, Italy - Only the alliances with European or Asian carriers ensure a development of the airline
"During the rumours in these days regarding the possible international alliances of Alitalia, at least are five the possible ones. 1) No international alliance: within a year money of the recapitalization... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on December 3
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1912 - Bulgaria, Greece, Montenegro, and Serbia (the Balkan League) sign an armistice with Turkey, ending the two-month long First Balkan War. Incidents: 1928... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Alenia Aeronautica's C-27J chalks up another success
Rome, Italy - Exclusive negotiations with Romania for seven tactical transport aircraft
Alenia Aeronautica’s C-27J has chalked up another international success and is fast establishing itself as the next-generation tactical aircraft of choice for new NATO member countries. Romania’s Min... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines: fleet's remodulation
Vienna, Austria - As from March it will not more fly on Shanghai and towards Australia
The critical analysis of the Austrian's network will take the carrier to renounce to any routes, but at the same time to launch new offers, which put on East Europe and Central Asia: "Three new destination... more
SecurityLondon: no traces of Polonium on the Russian plane
London, United Kingdom - Yesterday the plane has been blocked at Heathrow
No trace of radioactive substance has been found on board the Transaero plane blocked yesterday at London-Heathrow airport coming from Moscow, as the investigators suspected there was some dangerous substance... more
AirlinesVarig changes its name
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The Brazilian carrier will purchase 16 planes for its fleet
Varig changes its name and will be called Nordeste, and will have 16 planes more in its fleet. The Brazilian carrier which has managed to come out from a situation very near to bankruptcy, has announced... more
Civil aviationAirbus A-350 finds the favour of France
Paris, France - An investment by EUR 10 billion
The French Minister of Industry, Francois Loos, remarks the favour of his government about A-350, an investment equal to EUR 9-10 billion. "France wants this project was determined": Loos said, without... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Air Tractor, Inc. model AT-602 airplanes (2006-23-09)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the wing main spar lower cap, which could result in failure of the spar cap and lead to wing separation and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 29, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 229)] [Page 68999] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Stemme GmbH & Co. AG model STEMME S10- VT sailplanes (2006-24-06)
Washington, Usa - To require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 29, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 229)] [Page 68997-68999] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hartzell Propeller Inc. Propellers and McCauley Propeller Systems Controllable Propellers (2006-24-07)
Washington, Usa - To detect unsafe conditions that could result in a propeller blade separating from the hub and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 29, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 229)] [Page 68999-69009] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on December 2
Roma, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1804 - At Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Napoleon Bonaparte crowns himself Emperor of France, the first French Emperor in a thousand years. Report: 1805 - Napoleonic... more
PeopleThe Pope landed in Rome
Rome, Italy - The Holy Father ended his travel in Turkey
The Pope has landed at Rome-Ciampino airport. He has been welcomed by the Italian President of Council Romano Prodi and by the CEI President Camillo Ruini. The Turkish Airlines Boeing 737/800 has landed... more
ReportMysterious flying object falls in Siberia
Moscow, Russia - The researches are currently in progress
Local sources report this morning a not identified object fell in the Siberia region of Krasnojarsk. Still it is no possible to understand what is. The zone's residents have told they saw the crash... more
AirlinesKLM: as from 2007 best connection between Europe and North America
Berlin, Germany - The new Boeing 777 will become operational
News for 2007 from KLM. With the new Summer timetable, on March 25 2007, the connections between Europe and North America will be improved and enhanced. The frequencies for New York will raise to three... more
PeopleThe Pope flies back to Italy
Rome, Italy - The Holy Father will return from his travel in Turkey
The Pope returned today from his travel to Turkey, where he made a four-day-journey in the Country with a Muslim majority. The Pope's plane lifted at 1:15pm from the Istanbul international airport,... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: enquiry for AgustaWestland on the “Marine One” farming?
Washington, USA - Governmental favours
Turning point for Finmeccanica in the USA. After the scandal of BAE System, an enquiry relating to vice-president of the Chamber’s Defense Committee, Curt Weldon, accused to have profited by his position t... more
AccidentsUSA: military plane crashed
Washington, USA - The pilot is safe as he ejected with his parachute
An F-18 aircraft of the US Air Force crashed yesterday near the Miramar military base, near San Diego, but according to what reported by US military sources the pilot is survived by ejecting with his parachute. The... more
AirlinesBelleair proposes the new Perugia-Tirana flight
Tirana , Albany - For the Albanian in Italy
A new weekly connection between Perugia and Albania operates from Belleair with an ATR-42 from 46 seats. From December 16 it will be activated to the Umbria's airport of Sant'Egidio with departure every... more
IndustryEmbraer: Finnair exercised options for four EMB-190 jets
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Finnish flag carrier will operate a fleet of 20 airplanes
"Embraer announced that Finnair has confirmed its four remaining options of the initial order placed in July 2004. The airline has opted for four additional EMBRAER 190 jets, thus reaffirming its confidence... more
AirlinesIberia: the market analysis of Deutsche Bank
Madrid, Spain - The arrival of low-cost will reduce the market share of the airline
The entry of the low-cost in Madrid airport could create any problems to Iberia. According to Deutsche Bank, Ryanair, easyJet and Vueling, which have included the Spanish Capital among their destinations,... more
IndustryBoeing delivered 747-400BCF to Guggenheim
Seattle, Usa - Martinair Cargo operating the converted freighter
"Boeing recently delivered a completed 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter to Guggenheim Aviation Partners. Guggenheim Aviation Partners leased the freighter to Martinair Cargo, which is operating the airplane... more
AirlinesAlitalia: some statements
Rome, Italy - Costanzo Jannotti Pecci, Gianni Alemanno, Renata Polverini
The President of the Italian Tourism Industry Federation, Costanzo Jannotti Pecci, said that Alitalia must be restored and relaunched not because of a steril defense of the flag airline but as an awareness... more
AirportsAlitalia deletes some flights due to the air traffic controllers' strike
Milan, Italy - Today from 12 am to 4 pm
For the strike announced today from 12 am to 4 pm by the side of the ENAV (Italian Agency for the Flight Assistance), of the air traffic controllers of Milan and adhered to UGL-T, Italian Union: "In violation... more
AccidentsUSA: a private plane crashed near Charlotte airport; pilot died
New York, USA - Still unclear the disaster’s causes
A private plane crashed yesterday afternoon near the Charlotte international airport. The aircraft crashed to the ground at about 7:45pm, killing the pilot. Still unclear the disaster’s causes; it s... more
SecurityRussia strengthens the controls for radioactivity in the airports
Moscow, Russia - The decision after the discovery of radioactive traces on British Airways planes
Russia has decided to increase the security measures in the airports, according to the guide lines of a directive issued by the Russian committee for the control of the airport security. After the alerts... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on December 1°
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Industry: 1913 - Ford Motor Company introduces the first moving assembly line. Report: 1925 - World War I aftermath: the final Locarno Treaty is signed in London, establishing... more
DefenseTaiwan proposes a military alliance to Japan
Taipei, Republic of China - USA as major ally
Today, an international network of Taiwan communicated the leader Chen Shui-bian proposed a military alliance between the island and Japan. "Japan, USA and Taiwan have to assume the joint responsibility... more
IndustryA-400M: the first wing set was completed
Filton, United Kingdom - Now the in-flight systems set up is going to start
Airbus facility in Filton (UK) completed the first wing set of the A-400M. It is the first wing unit entirely built in composit materials by Airbus and the widest wings ever made with these materials. The... more
AirlinesLufthansa: convenient the Business Class up to December 15
Berlin, Germany - Last returns also on January 28 for the departure towards Asia
Lufthansa launches convenient fares for United States, Mexico, Canada and Asia flying in Business Class. Up to December 15 it is possible the booking, and for these destinations the departure is compulsory... more
SecuritySwitzerland joins EASA
Bern, Switzerland - It is the fourth EU non-member
Switzerland will join EASA, the European Aviation Safety Agency, tomorrow. It is the fourth EU non-member State to join the organization, after Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Patrick Goudou,... more
DefensePakistan: realized the launch of the Hatf-4 missile
Islamabad, Pakistan - The Military Department did not make known the details of the the test
Pakistan yesterday test-launched a nuclear-capable Hatf-4 (Shaheen-1) short-range ballistic missile, ables to take nuclear warhead. Hatf-4 is believed to have a range of 750 km (433 miles) and is designed... more
Military aviationUK Defense: Ascent will train pilots
London, United Kingdom - GBP 6bn contract
Ascent, joint-venture between VT Group and Lockheed Martin UK, was chosen as supplier of flight training services for all the British Armed Forces. The 25-year contract will be worth GBP 6bn. Ascent... more
Military aviationRussia will deliver the first two Su-30MK2 Fighters to Venezuela
Moscow, Russia - The contract contemplates the supply of 24 aircraft
By a short time, Venezuela will receive the first two Su-30MK2 multi-purpose Fighters: an official source of the Russian aeronautic sector has retailed it. The contract contemplates the supply of 24... more
AirlinesMeridiana: new strategies of diversification
Olbia, Italy - In 2006 it has recorded a growth equal to 15%
The 2006 of Meridiana will close with about 4,5% of transported passengers and with a growth equal to 15% respect to 2005. "But the business of the transport is closed from at least 5 years -Gianni Rossi... more
AirlinesA new air company was born in Africa
Kampala, Uganda - The Victoria International Airlines has big projects
In Africa a new air company has born: the Victoria International Airlines. The new carrier has made yesterday its maiden flight from the Entebbe international airport, in Uganda, to Nairobi, in Kenya,... more
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