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AirlinesTwo Economy classes in the European network of Brussels Airlines
Brussels, Belgium - Brand and carrier's product are been made official
"We have created a carrier of new generation which corresponded to the customers's needs". In this way, Philippe Van Der Putten, CEO of the new airline has presented the company born from the fusion between... more
DefenseEADS (6): the Defence & Security Systems Division's performances
Amsterdam, Holland - From January to September 2006
The EADS Defence & Security Systems Division increased its revenues by 4% in the first nine months of 2006, reaching EUR 3.553bn, thanks to Eurofighter -the 100th series production- and to the security... more
AirportsTighter security measures at Chennai airport because of a letter with threats
Chennai, India - The airport authorities have received a letter which communicated a bomb was in the airport
Today at Chennai airport (India) the security measures have been strengthened because of an anonymous letter received by the airport authorities which warned of presence of several bombs in the airports... more
AirlinesThird quarter of growth for SAS
Stockholm, Sweden - Plus 8,9% of turnover and plus 4,4% of passenger traffic
The SAS has communicated the data of earning realized in the third quarter of 2006, which has been equal to USD 84m, with an increase of 8,9% in the turnover compared with the same period of last year.... more
IndustryEADS (2): Airbus performances
Amsterdam, Holland - From January to September 2006
The Airbus Division revenues grew by 16% to EUR 18.570bn (16.033bn in 2005) in the first nine months of the year, thanks to 320 aircraft deliveries, while EBIT contracted by 38% (EUR 1.141bn). Facing 226... more
HelicoptersEADS (4): Eurocopter performances
Amsterdam, Holland - From January to September 2006
Eurocopter's revenues improved by 17% to EUR 2.364bn (2.0121bn in the same period of 2005) driven by 257 deliveries. EBIT grew by 19% to EUR 125m (105m in 2005). Ordered helicopters from January to September... more
AccidentsA military plane falls in Thailand: seven die
Bangkok, Thailand - It is the worst air incident of recent year for the Thai Air Force
Seven soldiers died in Thailand in the crash of a military plane in the central region of the Country. It has been reported by the Thai Air Force spokesman, who also added it has been "The biggest lost... more
AirlinesItaly first for number of destinations of the new Brussels Airlines
Brussels, Belgium - The flight will take to the skies on the 25 March 2007
"Always Italy has been important for us". Geert Sciot, chief of the SN Brussels' communication, speaks, and remarks Italy will purchase more importance thanks to the fusion with Virgin Express. "With Brussels... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on November 9
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Defense: 1729 - Spain, France & England sign the Treaty of Seville. Defense: 1799 - Napoleon Bonaparte leads the Coup d'état of 18 Brumaire ending the Directory government,... more
AerospaceEADS (5): the Space Division's performances
Amsterdam, Holland - From January to September 2006
The EADS Space Division recorded 17% higher revenues of EUR 1.960bn from last January to September. EBIT reached EUR 148m compared to 19m last year. The production of launcher "Ariane 5" and the military... more
IndustryEADS (3): the Military Transport Aircraft's performances
Amsterdam, Holland - From January to September 2006
The Military Transport Aircraft Division accounted revenues of EUR 1.699bn from January to September 2006 (504m in the same period of 2005) and recorded an EBIT of EUR 22m compared to one million last... more
AirlinesTAM elected as the best Brazilian airline
Sao Paulo, Brazil - The carrier has been voted by several companies' directors
The TAM has been elected as the best airline in Brazil in 2006, according to the rank made by two Brazilian magazines "Carta Capitalmagazine" and "Aero Magazine". The award has been given last night during... more
AirlinesThe privatization of Saudi Arabian Airlines is started
Riyadh, Saudi Arab - Within the end of 2009
Saudi Arabian Airlines has announced to have completed all the preliminary phases to start its privatization within the end of 2009. According to the statements of the Ice headquarter in Riyadh, the Saudi... more
Military aviationArgentina: the chief of the Air Force has been removed
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Eduardo Schiaffino recently said the air traffic control in Argentina is scarce
Argentina's President, Nestor Kirchner, has ordered the removal of the chief of Air Force, General Eduardo Schiafino, a veteran of the Armed Forces, replacing him with General Normando Costantino. According... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on November 8
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1520 - Stockholm Bloodbath begins: a successful invasion of Sweden by Danish forces flows into the execution of around 100 people. Defense: 1861 - American Civil... more
Civil aviationNATS: ahead of time for two millionth flight on October
London, United Kingdom - Eleven days earlier than last year
NATS, the UK’s leading air traffic management provider, handled its two millionth flight of 2006 on Friday 27 October, 11 days earlier than last year. October also saw the number of flights grow to 2... more
AirlinesOptimistic prevision for the third quarter of easyJet
London, United Kingdom - The low-cost carrier has carried 3 million passengers in October
easyJet has made good prevision for the third quarter of 2006. Only in October the airline has carried about 3 million people, with an increase of 7,3% compared with the same month of last year. The low-fare... more
AirlinesEmirates Airlines: it is necessary open new routes
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The statements of the president Tim Clark
A panoramic of air transport with no holds barred. The president of Emirates, Tim Clark, in an interview, talked about the present and the future of the company, but also on the necessities of the sector.... more
IndustryEADS: the performances in the first 9 months of the year
Amsterdam, Holland - +17% revenue and -34% EBIT
EADS, whose Board of Directors met yesterday in Amsterdam, announced a 34% decrease in its EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) in the first nine months of the year, with EUR 1.4bn compared to 2.1bn... more
IndustryAirbus will offer total support to Skybus' A-319
Toulouse, France - The airline will benefit of the "Air+ by Airbus" services
Airbus has signed an agreement with Skybus Airlines for a Total Support Package to maintain its recently announced purchase of 65 A-319 aircraft. This package is the most comprehensive selection ever of... more
SecurityThe UN against the cluster bombs
Geneva, Switzerland - The humanitarian coordinator asked the suspension of cluster bombs
Yesterday in Geneva on the occasion of the re-examination of the "Convention about the ban and limitation of the use of some conventional weapon which can produce excessive traumatic effects", the UN humanitarian... more
AerospaceThe Ultraviolet Observatory will be operating in 2010
Moscow, Russia - Joint cooperation between China and Russia
An ultraviolet observatory Russia, China and other countries are building to explore the far reaches of space will begin operating by the end of the decade. The project will involve putting into orbit... more
Military aviationUSA: an Air Force C-130 makes an emergency landing
Fayetteville, USA - The military plane has been forced to land because of a breakdown on board
A US Air Force C-130 plane, flying from Pope base, was forced yesterday afternoon to make an emergency landing at Fayetteville airport. No one on board has been injured. The occurrence happened at about... more
ReportGaza: (2): Israel starts an enquiry about the Beit Hanoun’s slaughter
Jerusalem, Israel - This morning the Israeli Air Force killed 18 civilians in the northern Strip
This morning before beginning to retire, the Israeli Air Force ha bombed the village of Beit Hanoun, in the northern Strip, killing 18 civilians, among which seven children and four women, and provoking... more
ReportGaza: Israel retires after the last air raid
Gaza, Gaza Strip - The operation “Autumn clouds” is over
This morning is ended the Israeli military operation “Autumn clouds” which left behind a long blood wake and many polemics, and in a week killed 63 Palestinian civilians. Before the end of operations man... more
IndustryBoeing and FedEx Express announce order for 15 B-777 freighters
Seattle, Usa - In addition options on further aircraft
The Boeing Company announced that FedEx Express, a unit of FedEx Corp., has ordered 15 Boeing 777 Freighters and that the Memphis, Tenn.-based freight carrier has taken options on an additional 15 of the... more
AirlinesBrussels Airlines: a new generation airline is born
Brussels, Belgium - The maiden flight will take off next March 25
The marriage between SN Brussels Airlines and Virgin Express has resulted in the birth of Brussels Airlines, a new generation of airline. According to Brussels Airlines, the merger meets the real needs... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 airplanes, equipped with General Electric CF6-50 series engines (2006-23-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent inadvertent deployment of the thrust reverser in flight, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 7, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 215)] [Page 65045-65047] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Societe de Motorisations Aeronautiques (SMA) SR305-230 and SR305-230-1 Reciprocating Engines (2006-23-08)
Washington, Usa - To address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 7, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 215)] [Page 65041-65043] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna model 750 airplanes (2006-23-05)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the elevator inboard-hinge brackets, which could result in structural failure of the elevators and consequent loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 7, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 215)] [Page 65047-65049] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc Trent 768-60, Trent 772-60, and Trent 772B-60 turbofan engines (2006-23-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a dual-engine shutdown on twin-engine airplanes
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 7, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 215)] [Page 65043-65044] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryThe Boeing Co. awarded of a over 163 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CH-47F helicopters
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded on Nov. 1, 2006, a $163,323,224 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for CH-47F New Build Production Helicopters. Work will be performed in Philadelphia,... more
IndustryAeroflot: the RRJ program goes on well
Moscow, Russia - The Sukhoi-Alenia regional jet program
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 project concerning a Russian regional jet (RRJ) is going on according to planned times. Top managers of Aeroflot, the Russian airline which is the launch customer of the airplane,... more
ReportSwastikas in the cargo hold of an Israeli plane departed from Milan
Tel Aviv, Israel - The swastikas in the plane have been probably made during the luggage boarding operation in Italy
Last night a plane of the Israeli airline El Al landed at Tel Aviv "Ben Gurion" airport from Milan, has been checked and the passengers have been held by the Police because some swastikas have been found... more
AirportsOlympic Games 2012 and the London City Airport
London, United Kingdom - The frequency enlargement projects
Great turmoil in London as for investments in tourist sector, also in sight of the Olympic Games that will take place in the city next 2012. As for transports, the improvement of the DLR, the light metro... more
AirlinesTAM purchases 4 B-777/300ERs
Rio de Janeiro , Brazil - And 3 MD-11s in leasing
TAM Brazilian Air Lines announced the signature of a purchase contract for four Boeing 777/300ER with the option for four more airplanes, becoming the first Latin American airline to integrate these models... more
DefensePakistan: an undermined barrier will be built to the border with Afghanistan
Islamabad, Pakistan - Disagreement of the Afghan president Karzai
The spokesman of the Pakistani Foreign Ministry on November 6 announced the proposal of the Islamabad government to built a undermined barrier along the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Kabul... more
AirlinesAir Seychelles doubles on Rome
Rome, Italy - Starting from December 19th the carrier will operate two weekly flights between Italy and the Islands
Air Seychelles has announced that starting from December 19th the connections between Italy and the Seychelles will be redoubled. The airline's director for Italy, George Huggins, in fact has communicated... more
ReportIcebergs astray in New Zealand
Oakland, New Zealand - Sighted by a P-3 Orion
A New-Zealand Air Force P-3 Orion patrol airplane sighted about 100 icebergs which, moving across the major maritime routes around New Zealand, are a serious danger for navigation. Among these icebergs,... more
AirlinesEmirates half-year profit grows 29%
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The turnover of half-year is equal to USD 3,67 billion
A fuel surcharge and 20% growth in passenger numbers boosted Emirates' profit by 29% to USD 323 million for the first six months of the current financial year (April 1st-September 30, 2006), thanks to... more
Military aviationRussia plans complete overhaul of Mig-31 interceptor fleet
Moscow , Russia - Signed the preliminary agreements
Russia plans to modernize its Mig-31 Foxhound interceptor aircraft, which have been in service for 25 years, the air force commander, Vladimir Mijailov, said. "Modernization of the fleet of Mig-31 interceptors... more
AirlinesThe new carrier Brussels Airlines will debut on March 2007
Brussels, Belgium - Presented today the new airline
Today the new airline born from the merger between SN Brussels Airlines and Virgin Express has been presented in Brussels. For the carrier has been chosen the name of Brussels Airlines. The new trademark... more
AirlinesPassengers sue Ryanair after having missed the flight
London, United Kingdom - In September 150 people at Stansted airport missed the flight because of the long queues
In only a week in September more than 150 Ryanair passengers missed their flight at London-Stansted airport because of long queues at the check-in desks of the Irish carrier. For this reason they have... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM raises the capability of 3,6% in the Winter
Paris, France - More seats for the Latin America (+9,5%)
For the Winter Season 2006/2007, Air France-KLM will raise the capability of 3,6% respect to the Winter 2005/2006, with an increase of 3% on long haul and the 5,7% on mean. Both the airlines will enhance... more
Science and technology"Academician Fiodorov" Russian oceanographic ship is sailed away
Saint Petersburg, Russia - 52nd Russian Antarctic expedition
Last Friday from Saint Petersburg is sailed away in the direction of the Antarctic the "Academician Fiodorov" Russian oceanographic ship, on which will be taken aboard 130 crew members of the 52nd Russian... more
AirlinesKLM concludes the replacement of B-767
Paris, France - Air France changes 737 and introduces 777 on Caribbean and Indian Ocean
The modernization programme of the Air France-KLM fleet continues with the arrival in the Winter of three Airbus A-330/300 and the 14th Boeing 777/200s for the Holland carrier, which will replace the last... more
ReportProblems on flight for Tennessee Governor
Nashville, Tennessee - The plane with the politician has had a mechanical breakdown which forced it to do an emergency landing
Neither the American politicians are excluded to have fear on flight. The plane with the Tennessee's Governor, Phil Bredesen, on board yesterday night had some mechanical problems while flying to Jackson.... more
AirlinesThree new routes for MASkargo
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Two concern Italy and one is about China
Malaysia Airlines Cargo (MASkargo)'s Winter schedule has three more routes, two of which involves Milan-Malpensa airport. The first rotation is Kuala Lumpur-Dubai-Malpensa-Kuala Lumpur, while the second... more
AirlinesRAM forbids to pray during the working hours
Rabat, Morocco - The Moroccan airline has sent a circular to the employees
There are many polemics in the Muslim world for the circular issued by the Moroccan airline Royal Air Maroc (RAM), which forbids to the employees to abandon the working place even for religious reasons,... more
CuriositiesThe "USS Intrepid" stuck in a mud
New York, USA - It has been anchored in a Manhattan wharf since 25 years
The repair of the "USS Intrepid" will have to expect. The aircraft carrier has been anchored since 25 years in a Manhattan wharf. The naval unit, which survived bombings and kamikaze attacks, got stuck... more