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CuriositiesJohn Travolta acquires Bombardier Challenger 601 aircraft
Toronto, Canada - New testimonial for the product
Actor John Travolta has purchased a last production Bombardier, Challenger 601 aircraft being the latest testimonial of the new line of the Canadian manufacturer; he is a pilot and had also been spokesman... more
ReportSmash-up in Afghanistan caused the death of three Italian soldiers
Herat, Afghanistan - There was not an attack
At around 11:20 am Italian time a road accident in Afghanistan has caused the deaths of three Italian soldiers, whose names are not revealed until the families will be informed. General Massimo Figari,... more
AerospaceNew images provided by the La Silla observatory reveal the Lambda Centauri Nebula (VIDEO)
La Silla , Chile - Nicknamed running chicken
New images released by the MPG/ESO telescope of the La Silla Observatory in Chile revealed a nebula in the constellation of Centaurus, the Southern Milky Way: the Lambda Centauri Nebula, officially named... more
IndustryUnited Tech offers 16.5 billion dollars for Goodrich
Hartford , USA - Biggest deal ever made for the American conglomerate
United Technologies, a leading multinational "Conglomerate" of the United States, recently announced the billionaire offer made ??by CEO Louis Chenevert to purchase Goodrich Corp; it regards a project... more
ConferencesSITA presents "South Europe Airport Forum" in Rome
Rome, Italy - Several authorities will attend
SITA - società internazionale delle comunicazioni aeronautiche e servizi IT - (international aeronautical communications and IT services company), organised the "South Europe Airport Forum" conference... more
Civil defenseNASA satellite re-entry (3): Italian Civil Defense update of 03:00 pm
Rome, Italy - The next at 05:30 pm
"During the last update of the Operative Committee the Technical and Scientific Committee did not report news different from 12:30. The probability that one or more fragments of the satellite could fall... more
Government actsItalian question on Finmeccanica consultancy activities
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Andrea Lulli (PD)
"The minister of economy and finance. - To know - given that: Finmeccanica is the first Italian industrial group in the technology industry and among the top ten global players in aerospace, defense... more
AirlinesTAM Airlines: as from end of October daily connections from Sao Paolo and Mexico City
Milan, Italy - The new route will be operated by an A-330 aircraft with three classes
The Brazilian TAM Airlines will start operating daily flights between Sao Paulo and Mexico City from October 30, 2011 thanks to an A-330 aircraft, configured for three service classes: First Class, Business... more
AirlinesSardinia Region becames Meridiana fly's shareholder
Olbia, Italy - Signed an agreement with Aga Khan
Today it has been signed an agreement in Sardinia that some call "Historic" between the Region and AKFED (Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development), the development agency that controls the carrier Meridiana... more
AirlineseasyJet announces new flights from Italy
Milan, Italy - And an increase in capacity in Milan, Rome, Naples and Venice
easyJet, the network of air transport in Europe, has announced the launch of six new routes, including three from Naples to Edinburgh, Bristol and Palma de Mallorca, and the new destinations Rome-Fiumicino/Corfù,... more
AirlinesAtlas Air cancels the first three B-747/8F aircraft
Purchase, USA - The carrier is waiting for other deliveries
A few days later by Cargolux a second air transport company cancel the order placed with Boeing for aircraft 747/8F; Atlas Air (Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, AAWH) has exercised the rights to cancel the... more
AirlinesMerger fixed between Brazilian company TAM and Chilean company LAN
Santiago, Chile - Expected for next year
The merger between two major South American airlines is being fixed following last year's announcement; according to Ignacio Cueto's expectations, CEO of the Chilean air company LAN Airlines, declared... more
Civil defenseNASA satellite re-entry (2): Italian Civil Defense still monitoring its evolution. News from the operative Committee (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - 12:30 am update; the next at 03:00 pm
"News from the operative Committee. The important news that emerged during the last update of the operative Committee, based on information and assessments provided by the scientific technical Committee... more
Civil defenseItalian Civil Defense Department on NASA's satellite return: National ENAV issues NoTam even though there are no restrictions on traffic by airplane
Rome, Italy - First update this morning at 9:30; next one shortly
"The technical and scientific committee, established by the operating committee, according to today's last update, September 23, confirm the scenario presented yesterday at 8:30pm. The probability that... more
Civil defenseNASA satellite re-entry (4): update of Civil Defence (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The Committee confirmed the scenario previously proposed
"The Scientific Technical Committee, established under the operative committee, confirmed in 03:30 pm updating the scenario envisaged in the above situation. Currently remain unchanged indications... more
Military aviationTunisian Air Force destroyed anti-aircraft unit near Algeria
Tunis, Tunisia - A convoy of 9 vehicles
The Tunisian ministry of defence announced yesterday that a Tunisian Air Force helicopter destroyed several vehicles of a hostile convoy in the south of the Country along the border with Algeria. Reportedly,... more
AirlinesAlitalia's plan to refurbish its fleet proceeds with Embraer
Milan, Italy - Expected arrival of first E-Jet
Alitalia will soon receive the first Embraer aircraft, part of the 20-airplane purchase order concluded last year that caused controversy for having excluded the Sukhoi Superjet 100 of SCAC (Sukhoi Civil... more
AirportsGesac: easyJet launches three new routes from Naples
Naples, Italy - Bound to Bristol, Edinburgh, Palma de Mallorca
easyJet, the network of air transport in Europe, today announced three new routes connecting Naples to Bristol, Edinburgh and Palma de Mallorca. The new flights will be operational by summer 2012. The... more
Civil aviationIATA: Indonesia safety and infrastructure challenges
Jakarta, Indonesia - Tony Tyler made his first visit to Asia as DG and CEO of the Association
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on Indonesia to implement coordinated policy measures to reap the economic and social benefits of a successful aviation industry. Between... more
Civil aviationEASA publishes proposed rules for pilots flying in Instrument Meteorological Conditions
Cologne, Germany - The Agency presents a new and more accessible instrument for holders of private pilot licenses
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) yesterday released proposed rules on Qualifications for flying in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). With Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2011-16,... more
PeopleFinmeccanica: Mario Orlando appointed new head of its Corporate and Legal Affairs Unit
Rome, Italy - He replaces Mauro Gigante
Finmeccanica announces that Mario Orlando, Group General Counsel, has been appointed head of the Corporate and Legal Affairs Unit with effect from September 2011. Mr Orlando will report directly to the... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters develops new high-speed helicopter
Moscow, Russia - A project worth billion of rubles
Rostekhnologii, a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters, announced today that the industry is developing a new model of military high-speed helicopter; as reported by Alexander Tatushkin, head of Rostekhnologii... more
DefenseUS aircraft and arms supplies to Taiwan: Beijing disagrees and raises its voice
Beijing, China - Believes violated its territorial sovereignty and damaged the process of peaceful reunification of China and future relations of cooperation and partnership with America
Sino-American diplomacy is becoming increasingly unstable. First reason being Beijing's dictatorial policies in Tibet which collides with that of president Barack Obama, who on meeting the Dalai Lama a... more
DefenseRussian ministry of defense wants to enforce the Navy
Moscow, Russia - Nuclear cruisers have been re-equipped
The Russian Defense Ministry seems to be proceeding with the re-equipment of the nuclear cruisers of the "1144 Orlan" project, providing them with a universal missile complex and enabling them to perform... more
AccidentsAircraft crashed in Indonesia, 3 casualties
Paspalei, Indonesia - On board an American and two Papuans
It has just been told that a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter registration PK-EUA operated by Yajasi Aviation/Aviation JAARS crashed today at 01:13 pm local time near Paspalei, in the province of Papua,... more
Government actsItalian question of supervisory actions implemented after opening inquiries related to the name Finmeccanica
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Maurizio Turco (PD)
"The minister of economy and finance. - To know - given that: on the website 'Rai News' - address http://www.rainews24.rai.it/it/news.php?newsid=156405 as of September 14, 2011 appears a report entitled... more
Civil defenseNASA satellite re-entry (3): Italian Civil Defense controls its evolution
Rome, Italy - In the next hours its natural decay process will come to an end
"It is called Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) the NASA spacecraft that in September 1991 was placed on a circular orbit near the space shuttle 'Discovery'. The satellite has a mass of 5668 kg,... more
AirlinesVueling awarded as the most innovative low-cost
Milan, Italy - Also for the "Best Internet Site"
Vueling, the new generation airline, has been awarded as the most innovative low-cost at the "Budgie $ Awards 2011". The award, presented by several aviation sector representatives, further confirms the... more
Civil aviationMitsubishi Heavy would to create an aircraft leasing company
Tokyo, Japan - To supply smaller airlines
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries would be interested in creating a new aircraft leasing company to loan aircraft to domestic or regional carriers; as reported by the press the Japanese company is seeking to... more
Military aviationGerman federal ministry of defense receives first Global 5000 aircraft
Berlin, Germany - They will 4 units in total
The German federal ministry of defense has taken delivery of the first of four Global 5000 aircraft, of the Canadian manufacturer Bombardier; the aircraft is part of the fleet renewal plan for the Special... more
CargoUPS announces the expansion plan of its hub in Cologne-Bonn airport
Milan, Italy - German choice depended on its strategic position and other factors
UPS has announced plans to significantly enlarge the facilities of its European hub, on its twenty-fifth anniversary since it began operating from the Cologne-Bonn airport, Germany. The expansion project,... more
Finance and economyeasyJet pre-close statement for the year ended 30 September 2011
Milan, Italy - Current trading; dividend and return of capital; forward bookings; hedging and costs
"Current trading easyJet’s commercial performance continues to be robust across the network, with particular strength on city routes used by business and short break leisure travellers. As a result, t... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica launches share buyback programme
Rome, Italy - For a maximum of 1,530,287 ordinary shares
"Finmeccanica advises that, pursuant to article 144-bis, paragraph 3, of Consob Regulation 11971/1999, it is to proceed with the launch of the share buyback programme approved by the shareholders’ meeting h... more
Press releaseCourt of Justice of the EU: prohibiting airline pilots from working after the age of 60 constitutes discrimination on grounds of age
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Total prohibition goes beyond that which is necessary to ensure air traffic safety
"The directive on equal treatment in employment and occupation prohibits any unjustified difference in treatment at work that is related to age. Nevertheless, Member States, when implementing the directive,... more
AirlinesBritish Airways promotes its biggest communication campaign for a decade
Rome, Italy - Substantial investments in products and services towards customers
British Airways launches its biggest brand advertising campaign for a decade to coincide with a five-year programme of investment, equal to GBP 5 billion, for the benefit of customers. The campaign,... more
Press releaseLockheed Martin awarded contract for US Marine AH-1Z helicopters' TSS system
Orlando, USA - Worth 49.9 million dollars
Lockheed Martin received a 49.9 million dollars follow-on production contract from the Naval Surface Warfare Center for the Target Sight System (TSS), the fire control system for the US Marine Corps’ A... more
ReportMilitary aircraft. NATO mission in Libya extended by three months
Brussels, Belgium - Decision taken yesterday during a meeting held in Brussels
A diplomatic source spread the news that during yesterday's meeting held in Brussels between the 29 NATO member States it was decided that the "Unified Protector" military mission in Libya will be extended... more
Civil defenseSatellite debris fall on Italy: Italian Civil Defense operative committee called with national space agency
Rome, Italy - To analyze the scene and evaluate actions related to paths that could involve Italy
With reference to the Operative Committee, convened in agreement with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to analyze scenarios and evaluate potential interventions related to the trajectories followed by the... more
AerospaceNASA: some UARS satellite's debris will fall on Earth
Washington, USA - Italy must be hit
The US space agency NASA has announced that on September 23 is expected the re-entry of the UARS (Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite) satellite, but also warned that during the impact with the atmosphere... more
DefenseArgentina announces buying of 40 IA-63 Pampas aircraft
Buenos Aires, Argentina - During the next 4 years
The Argentine defense minister, Arturo Puricelli, announced that the Country has confirmed the purchase of another 40 aircraft FAdeA IA-63 Pampa, produced by the local industry Fábrica Militar de Aviones,... more
PeopleApostolic journey of his Holiness Benedict XVI in Germany with Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow morning the take off from Rome-Ciampino to Berlin on a direct flight operated by A-320
Alitalia will accompany his Holiness Benedict XVI in Berlin, during the apostolic trip to Germany. Flight AZ4000, operated with the company's A-320 Airbus, will take off from Rome-Ciampino airport tomorrow... more
IndustryF-35 airplane: completed static structural testing
Fort Worth, Usa - Achieved an important milestone of the program
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 program has successfully completed static structural testing, achieving one of five milestones established by the Joint Program Office for 2011. Static structural testing is u... more
AirlinesAir Canada: flight attendants strike revoked
Rome, Italy - Temporary agreement achieved
Air Canada today announced that it has reached a temporary agreement with the trade union which represents 6800 flight attendants of the air company. "The achievement of a provisional agreement is good... more
IndustryAlenia Plan: workers prepare to strike
Pomigliano, Italy - In every facility of Italy
The vertices of Fiom, Fim, Uilm and metalworkers' trade unions have organized a series of regional strikes on the details of which will be decided at local level; unions have launched a proposal against... more
DefenseAnti-piracy: Italian Navy "Doria" vessel helps merchant ship "Pacific Express"
Rome, Italy - The attack lasted all the night and caused a fire on board
This morning the destroyer "Andrea Doria", engaged in the Indian Ocean as part of NATO's anti-piracy operation called "Ocean Shield", has intervened to support the Cypriot merchant ship "Pacific Express",... more
UAS-DronesUSA would build secret drone-bases in Africa
Washington, USA - The press reveals it
Rumors reported today by the "Washington Post" reveal that the United States would be building a series of secret bases in the Horn of Africa and in the Arabian Peninsula to facilitate the operations of... more
AirlinesSIA: A-380 aircraft will operate Singapore-Frankfurt-New York too
Milan, Italy - As from next January
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will fly the A-380 Airbus, the world's largest commercial aircraft operating on the Singapore-Frankfurt-New York as from January 15, 2012. Frankfurt and New York will become... more
Civil aviationIATA opposes proposed US air security tax hike
Geneva, Switzerland - It initially forecasts doubling the charge and will increase until 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed its opposition to the proposal by the Administration of US President Barack Obama to double the 9.11 passenger security fee and then to raise... more
AirlineseasyJet launches new route from Bristol to Naples
Milan, Italy - The inaugural flight will take off on next May 12th
easyJet, the operator at Bristol Airport, has today confirmed the addition of a new service from Bristol to Naples. The inaugural flight to Naples will take off on 12th May 2012 with flights will operate... more
Military aviationBombardier Global Express XRS airplane receives USAF approval
Montreal, Canada - US Air Force still has one aircraft
Bombardier Aerospace, a Canadian manufacturer, has announced that the Global Express XRS aircraft has received approval from the US Air Force and a new military designation E-11A; the airplane will be... more