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OccurrencesAntalya: occurrence at landing for B-737/4Q8 Sky Airlines' airplane
Antalya, Turkey - No consequences for 156 on board
The website of the Antalya's airport, Turkey, reported yesterday that a B-737/4Q8 airplane served by the Sky Airlines, while it was in landing phase has had a blowout of one of the tyres: "Due to adverse... more
ReportRussia. MI-8 helicopter missing: found by the rescue; safe the seven people on board
Moscow, Russia - The researches massive
A Mil MI-8 helicopter with a total of seven people on board between crew and passengers, missing yesterday while it was in flight above the forests of the Transbaikal's Mountain, has been found after a... more
CuriositiesTourism relaunch: Japan ready to offer 10,000 air tickets
Tokyo, Japan - Reserve the approval by Government
An initiative by the national tourism office, that in collaboration with the Japanese carriers intends to relaunch the tourism hit last March by the violent tsunami and that consequent nuclear accident... more
IndustryAviation Link to manage two new Airbus corporate aircraft
Blagnac, France - ACJ are popular in the Middle East
Aviation Link, the aircraft management company based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is to manage two new-build Airbus VIP aircraft, an ACJ-319 and an A-319, on behalf of two customers, adding to the already... more
Press releaseIATA. Another blow to European competitiveness: air traffic management improvement off course
Geneva, Switzerland - The Countries respect their efforts, bring improvements in operating terms and increase the environmental and financial efficiency
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned today that states are falling behind in their commitments to improve Europe’s notoriously inefficient air traffic management. According to the l... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary resolution to intervene about Finmeccanica for revision Alenia Aeronautica's new plan
Rome, Italy - By the Honourable Andrea Lulli (PD)
"The X Commission of the Italian Chamber of Deputies commits the Government: to intervene on Finmeccanica (Alenia is an industry of the Group) because its plan is reviewed considering the dramatic... more
Fair and shows"NBAA": Superjet 100 aircraft's business version launched
Las Vegas, Usa - Comlux The Aviation Group, launching customer, with two units
SuperJet International -the joint-venture between Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, and Sukhoi Holding– has announced a purchase agreement for two Sukhoi Business Jet (SBJ) aircraft plus two a... more
DefenseS-300 anti-aircraft missile delivery unfulfilled: Moscow doesn't retain to compensate Tehran
Moscow, Russia - Obviously opposing position by Ahmad Vahidi, the Iranian Foreign Minister
The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, has affirmed today in a public manner that Iran has not any legal foundation to plead rights of compensation for cancellation of contract by Moscow, regarding... more
CargoRAAF C-17 aircraft working with New Zealand to deliver aid
Canberra, Australia - The airplane departed today and landed this afternoon
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) have together delivered a water purification plant from New Zealand to Tuvalu to help alleviate seriously depleted supplies of... more
AerospaceEutelsat reinforce new level of performance with 9B satellite ordered from Astrium
Paris, France - It will embark Hosted Payload for the ESA EDRS
Eutelsat Communications announced it is initiating a new satellite programme that will significantly expand and diversify resources at its 9° East location which addresses high-growth video markets across... more
HelicoptersAustralian Army: CH-47D Chinook helicopters resume flying operations
Canberra, Australia - After suspension put in place on September 30
Australian Army has lifted the precautionary suspension of flying operations for the CH-47D Chinook helicopter. The suspension was put in place on 30 September following the identification of possible... more
AerospacePartnership between Astrium and Beijing Eastdawn for Pleiades satellites' use
Paris, France - Signed a three year-contract
Astrium Services and Beijing Eastdawn Information Technology recently signed a contract in Paris that will give the Chinese provider of satellite images the exclusive right to distribute 50-cm resolution... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy will reach the south
Rome, Italy - Another notice of adverse meteorological conditions issued
The weather disturbance of northern Atlantic origins that has today brought bad weather conditions over the entire Italian territory, stationed in central Mediterranean, will continue tomorrow to determine... more
DefenseNew SAAB radar chosen by US Department of Defense
Stockholm, Sweden - "Giraffe" AMB system
The Swedish industry SAAB announced that the US State Department chose the "Giraffe" AMB radar system and has signed an order worth 23.7 million dollars for the radar and related services. The system "Giraffe",... more
Fair and showsItaly. "TTG Incontri": Jet Airways was at the event
Rimini, Italy - Positive balance for Malpensa-New Delhi flight launched 10 months ago
Jet Airways, India's international airline, which last December launched the only direct daily flight from Milan-Malpensa airport to New Delhi in code-share agreement with Alitalia, is present in Rimini... more
AirlinesGECAS purchases 6 Embraer 190 aircraft
São José dos Campos , Brazil - Number of Embraer in the fleet increases
Embraer, the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, today announced that GE Capital Aviation Services, American wet-lease company that makes part of the General Electric conglomerate, has signed a purchase agreement... more
AirlinesOman Air signed a financial agreement
Muscat, Oman - 52 million dollars with BankDhofar
Oman Air, airline of the Oman Sultanate, signed a deal worth 52 million dollars with BankDhofar, one of the largest banks in the country. The agreement, structured as a medium-term loan is tailored to... more
AirlineseasyJet increases flights on Gatwick to Barcelona route
London, UK - To six-times daily
easyJet, the airline at London-Gatwick Airport, has today announced that it is adding another daily flight to and from Barcelona, providing an extra 2,500 seats for business and leisure passengers each... more
AirlinesNigerian airline Arik Air orders Boeing 747/8 aircraft
Washington, USA - Announced yesterday
The US manufacturer Boeing and the Nigerian carrier announced yesterday that they have signed a contract for two aircraft B-747/8 Intercontinentals, worth 635 million dollars was already recorded in Boeing's... more
Fair and showsAlitalia presented the 2011/2012 Winter netwok at "TTG Incontri"
Rimini, Italy - And "Volovacanze", novelty dedicated to the leisure segment
"Alitalia has presented the news for the 2011/2012 Winter season during the tourism Fair 'TTG' in Rimini. With the new Winter schedule, effective from 30 October, the Alitalia Group will fly to 79 destinations-including... more
AirportsItaly. SAT SpA: "Galilei" airport in Pisa continues to grow
Pisa, Italy - Passengers traffic in September (+7.1%); from the beginning of the year (+11.4%)
SAT - Tuscan airport company "Galileo Galilei" - SpA, which manages the airport of Pisa, reported that in September 2011, the Pisa airport, registered 476,389 transited passengers, traffic increased by... more
Fair and showsItaly. "TTG Incontri": Meridiana fly and Air Berlin presented code-share agreement
Rimini, Italy - New destinations served by both carrier with a unique flight code
On the occasion of the event "TTG" (6-8 October in Rimini), Meridiana fly and Air Berlin have presented this morning during the press-meeting the code-share agreement in which they were announced two new... more
IndustryAzul takes delivery of their first ATR-72/600 aircraft
Toulouse, France - The Brazilian carrier ordered 30 models with options for additional ten ones
Brazilian carrier Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras today took delivery in Toulouse of the first ATR-72/600 regional turboprop aircraft to be delivered to a Latin American customer. Fast-growing carrier... more
Fair and showsItaly. Aeroservizi presents Flyplanet.com at "TTG Incontri 2011"
Rimini, Italy - During the Rimini's event
The division of Aeroservizi, Scambioposti, has obtained significant results in 2011 with a turnover of 1,300,000 Euros carrying about 8000 passengers. The activity of scambioposti is dedicated specifically... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2011": unique occasion for business aviation
Las Vegas, USA - Between 10-12 October in Las Vegas
Main operators and industry leaders in the field of business aviation will meet between 10-12 October at "Las Vegas Convention Centre" during the event "NBAA 2011" ("National Business Aviation Association").... more
AirlinesGabon announces creation of a new national airline
Mouila, Gabon - Through a statement of the president
The president of the Central African country of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, announced recently that the government intends to launch a new national airline, which should be operational by next year; currently... more
Civil aviationIATA disappointed with CJEU opinion about Emissions Trading Scheme
Geneva, Switzerland - A final decision is expected later this year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed its disappointment in the opinion of the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) which did not support the air... more
Defense4 million dollar agreement signed between Venezuela and Russia for military equipment
Moscow, Russia - Both countries confirm collaboration
Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez announced that the government has signed an agreement with Russia for a loan of 4 billion dollars to acquire weapons of the former Soviet power: the signing took place... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC-ENIT convention for the development of minor airports in international circuits
Rome, Italy - For tourists revival; detailed tables attached
"The national authority for civil aviation and ENIT - national tourism agency have signed an agreement aimed at promoting and communicating activities for the relaunch of the smaller airports knowing that... more
ReportNATO debates how long the Libya air war should proceed
Brussels, Belgium - Defined 4 conditions in order to end all fighting
In a two-day debate held in Brussels on 5-6 October, NATO forces outlined the next plans regarding the ending of the mission in Libya; according to declarations made by NATO secretary general Anders Rasmussen,... more
Fair and shows"Turismo Valencia" wins "TTG Incontri 2011"
Rimini, Italy - The entity presented record results achieved in 2011 and projects for next year
"Turismo Valencia", the agency that promotes tourism in the Spanish city, participated in "TTG Incontri" (6-8 October in Rimini), to present to media and operators form the sector the results of the first... more
AirlinesQantas engineers' strike imposes the cancellation of 40 flights
Sydney, Australia - Tension between management and trade-unions increases
A new strike called by the engineers of the Australian company Qantas scheduled for Monday, October 10 at airports in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane has forced the carrier to cancel 40 connections and... more
AccidentsMilan and Italy commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Linate tragedy
Milan, Italy - ENAC proclaims one minute silence in airports
Milan prepares to commemorate the October 8, 2001 tragedy which had caused the deaths of 118 persons at the airport of Linate following the clash on ground between an MD-87 aircraft of the Scandinavian... more
AirlinesIAG inaugurates the new domestic airline Iberia Express
Madrid, Spain - To satisfy demand for medium and short range destinations
The board of directors of International Airlines Group (IAG)-a joint venture between British Airways and Iberia-approved yesterday the launch of a new domestic airline, Iberia Express: active from mid-2012,... more
PeopleAVIONEWS: interview Carlo Logli CEO SuperJet International SpA
Rome, Italy - During the "ERA 2011" convention held in Rome
As part of the annual conference "ERA" ("European Regional Airlines") that took place in Rome between 28 and 30 September, AVIONEWS interviewed Carlo Logli, CEO of SuperJet International, a joint-venture... more
Press releaseAviation Safety: another case of "Poor communications" on Central Atlantic
Rome, Italy - AAR-Safety Newsletter (14/11), 6 October 2011
Received and published: "The aircraft accident involving an Air France Airbus which happened on June 1, 2009, even though the investigations have focused attention on many other aspects, the poor state... more
IndustryAirbus: South Pacific carriers will need 736 aircraft worth US$98 billion
Blagnac, France - Demand for larger eco-efficient planes over the next 20 years
According to Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast (GMF), between 2011 and 2030, carriers in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands region will require 736 new passenger and freighter aircraft (... more
AirlinesAlitalia presentation of EMB-190 aircraft (2). Sabelli criticises the EC Emission Trading System Directive
Rome, Italy - "Wrong directive, whose goals could be shared but its criteria are inconsistent"
This morning Alitalia organised in Rome a press conference to inaugurate the new Embraer EMB-190 aircraft, contract entrusted to the Brazilian industry, following production delays of the regional planes... more
Fair and showsAcropolis Airbus ACJ-319 airplane is exhibited for first time at NBAA
Toulouse, France - Widest and tallest cabin of any business jet, with designer interior
Acropolis Aviation’s Airbus ACJ-319 airplane is being exhibited for the first time at the "NBAA" show (from October 10-12 in Las Vegas), giving visitors the chance to see a designer interior in what i... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: the best ever its Q3 with revenues up 39%
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Equal to USD 1.1 billion
Etihad Airways reported revenues growth of 39 per cent to US$ 1.1 billion (Q3 2010: US$ 785 million) on passenger numbers up 18 per cent to 2.25 million (1.9 million) in the airline’s strongest ever t... more
Press releaseAlitalia presents the new Embraer E-190 aircraft
Rome, Italy - By 2012 the fleet will be totally renewed
The president and CEO of Alitalia, Roberto Colaninno and Rocco Sabelli, have today presented at "Leonardo da Vinci" airport the first new Embraer E-190 aircraft and its fleet development plans. Paulo César... more
IndustryBoeing, Selex Sistemi Integrati partner on future global ATM systems
Washington, Usa - Companies sign MoC for global interoperability
Boeing and SELEX Systemi Integrati, SpA of Italy announced the signing of a Memorandum of Collaboration to work toward compatibility of global air traffic management systems. The companies will seek... more
PeopleJet Airways: Italian branch will be led by General Manager, Gilles Ringwald
Milan, Italy - The airline announces staff reorganisation
Jet Airways, India's international airline, which had launched the first non-stop daily flight Milan-Malpensa/New Delhi, announced a staff restructuring plan of its Italian headquarters, led by general... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: air traffic bulletin June-August 2011
Brussels, Belgium - The Summer months of this year saw a total number of 2.74 million flights in Europe
The Summer months (June to August) of 2011 saw a total number of 2.74 million flights in Europe, which is 1.5% more than the corresponding months of 2010, with an average of 29,784 flights per day. While... more
AirlineseasyJet to open two new bases in France at Nice and Toulouse
London, UK - The airline continues to invest in the French market
easyJet announces today another step in its expansion in France with the opening of two new permanent bases in Nice and Toulouse - its 21st and 22nd network bases - to be operational by Summer season 2012. The... more
Fair and showsCathay Pacific takes off at "TTG Incontri 2011"
Rimini, Italy - The Italian market is considered strategic by the Hong Kong airline
Cathay Pacific Airways confirmed its presence at "TTG Incontri" to reaffirm the Italian market's role considered strategic by the Chinese airline and reveal the new 2012 programme. During the 48th edition... more
Fair and shows"TTG Incontri": more of Italy in Air Europa's development plans
Rimini, Italy - The Hispanic company presents the new Milan-Malpensa flights
As from the 1 November, after less than a month since the new season started, Air Europa will officially start the countdown to its new Winter schedule: twice daily service on the Milan-Malpensa/Madrid. With... more
AirlinesQantas: firm orders for 78 Airbus A-320neo and 32 A-320 airplanes
Blagnac, France - The biggest order in Australian aviation history
Airbus has announced today to have finalised with Qantas a contract for 110 A-320 Family aircraft, to help with the airline’s fleet renewal and expansion plans in the coming years. The firm order for 7... more
Fair and showsItaly. Aerosur returns to "TTG Incontri 2011" and announces improved connections from Italy to Bolivia and South-America
Rimini, Italy - Following an agreement with Alitalia convenient connections
AeroSur, represented in Italy by Aviareps, improve connections from Milan and Rome towards Madrid following an agreement with Alitalia, in fact, it will soon be possible to reach Bolivia with convenient... more
Press releaseSkyTeam launches Round the World Fare promotion
Amsterdam, Holland - Travellers enjoy lower fares to more destinations
"SkyTeam (ST), the global airline alliance, is offering a Round the World fare promotion to celebrate the launch of its Round the World Planner. Depending on the customer’s starting point, discounts r... more