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Press releaseSWISS first-half results buoyed by a strong second quarter
Milan, Italy - The airline wants to increase its fleet with other Airbus airplanes
Swiss International Air Lines (Group) achieved an operating profit of CHF 61 million (prior-year period: CHF 65 million) for the first six months of 2010. Total income from operating activities amounted... more
Press releaseLufthansa Group profits from recovery in demand and cost discipline
Milan, Italy - European air traffic still under pressure
"Deutsche Lufthansa AG has posted an operating profit of 159 million euros for the second quarter of 2010, more than tripling the figure for the second quarter in 2009. The recovery in demand, particularly... more
Curiosities"Air Sarkò One" draws the ire of French taxpayers: Presidential aircraft is not full of rigor
Paris, France - 180 million to renew the A-330 supplied to Sarkozy, who also wants an in-flight bathtub
Even the bathtub in the new Sarkozy's presidential plane, an A-330 the president is customizing with changes that - frankly - we can not help but appreciate: according to rumors in the press releases beyond... more
MuseumsA new “Nose” for the Eurofighter airplane prototype DA1
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Equipped with Turbo Union RB199 engines
Eurofighter has delivered to the Deutsche Museum Flugwerft Schleissheim, Germany, a “real” radome for Eurofighter prototype DA1. The DA1, equipped with Turbo Union RB.199 engines, made its maiden fli... more
IndustryA-5 aircraft by ICON: two major design enhancements
Los Angeles, Usa - To improve flight safety
ICON Aircraft, an early-stage, Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) manufacturer, has announced two major design enhancements to improve flight safety and the user-experience of the ICON A-5 aircraft. ICON has... more
AirlinesShanghai Airlines and Star Alliance agree separation
Frankfurt, Germany - Within October 31st
As a result of its recent merger with China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines has agreed with Star Alliance to terminate its membership by the end of October. The carrier will continue to offer all Star Alliance... more
HelicoptersEads NA's UH-72A Lakota LUH helicopters are deployed to the US Army's missile test site
Arlinghton, Usa - Four models were transported by a USAF C-17 aircraft from Mississippi
Four US Army UH-72A Lakotas arrived at the Pacific Ocean’s Kwajalein Atoll June 6 (but the industry unveiled only yesterday), marking the latest overseas assignment for the EADS North America-built Light U... more
AirlinesSwiss trolled by business sector, on arrival half billion francs to renew fleet
Berne, Switzerland - EBIT 44 mln in first half 2010, declining because of Iceland volcano
Swiss International Air Lines, gets an operating profit of 44.2 million Euros for the first half of 2010, down compared to the corresponding periods of 2009, when the figure was up to 47.3 million. But... more
AirlinesLufthansa second quarter closes at 159 mln earnings
Berlin, Germany - Growing demand for business and first class
Lufthansa lifts its budget in the second quarter, which ended with an operating profit of 159 million Euros. The thrust by the premium segment: "There is a significant return to the reservation in first... more
HelicoptersTiger helicopters: 1,000 flight hours in Afghanistan with French Army
Marignane, France - In less of a year of activity in the difficult and harsh operating conditions that distinguish the Country
The EC-665 Tiger HAP (combat support) helicopter received its operational certification from NATO for the Afghan theater of operations in August 2009, just seven months after the final operational standard... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms and strong winds also on central-south from this evening
Rome, Italy - An additional notice for adverse conditions has been issued
The perturbation flow from North-Atlantic, already announced, has reached the Italian northern regions and gradually to interest also the center and the South locally. The Italian Civil Defense Department,... more
AirlinesAir Malta gifts air tickets to three winners of the ESU scholarship
La Valletta, Malta - Two teachers and a new graduate
Three air tickets to UK have been given to three winners of the Summer scholarship of ESU (English-Speaking Union of Malta). The tickets, promoted in part by Air Malta, have been delivered by Brian... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC simplifies procedures for aircraft wet lease hiring
Rome, Italy - EAL-07A circular issued
"ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, announced that it has issued Circular EAL-07 A "Rental of aircraft by holders of licenses to operate air services" to simplify licensing procedures for aircraft... more
Finance and economyRR Group plc 2010 half-yearly results
Rome, Italy - Order book remains strong at £58.4bn
Rolls-Royce has unveiled its results regarding half year 2010. Group Highlights • Order book remains strong at £58.4bn (2009 year-end £58.3bn). • Group revenues increased to £5,421m (2009 first-... more
PeoplePassed away Ilario Testa, "Father" of Bergamo-Orio airport
Bergamo, Italy - President of the hub until 2008
Died suddenly yesterday in Madonna di Campiglio, Trentino, Ilario Testa, 85 years. His name remains linked - in regard to our sector - to the rise and development of Orio al Serio airport. President... more
Accidents"Oshkosh AirVenture 2010": Nascar team owner Jack Roush's plane crash
Oshkosh, USA - Lightly injured, incident occurred in attempted landing
Nascar team owner and motorsport legend Jack Roush crashed his plane while landing in Wisconsin Tuesday evening, at 6:15 pm (local time). His jet, a Hawker Beechcraft Premier 390, broke in two. Roush... more
AirportsLombardy Region self-committed to support Malpensa airport
Milan, Italy - Regional council votes act for airport completion and infrastructures upgrading
Lombardy Regional Council approved a resolution on Malpensa airport, which commits the council to continue its efforts to support and strengthen the hub; to complete the program of infrastructure and accessibility... more
AerospaceFinmeccanica's Board. Space: Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 412 million (-5.3%); Adjusted EBITA: EUR 5 million (-61.5%)
Space Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space (All figures relate to the two joint ventures – Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio – which are consolidated proportionally at 33% and 67% respectively). Revenues wer... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Aeronautics: AA, Aermacchi, ATR, Alenia NA, SJI
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 1,262 million (+4.5%); Adjusted EBITA: EUR 54 million (-10.0%)
Aeronautics Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi, GIE-ATR (figures for the consortium are consolidated proportionally, at 50%), Alenia North America, SuperJet International (figures for the jv are... more
IndustryFinmeccanica's BoD. Defence and Security SG, SC, SSI, SSM, DRS Technologies
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 3,255 million (+5.9%); Adjusted EBITA: EUR 289 million (+5.5%)
Defence and Security Electronics SELEX Galileo, SELEX Communications, SELEX Sistemi Integrati, SELEX Service Management, Elsag Datamat, Seicos, DRS Technologies. Revenues totalled EUR 3,255 million,... more
IndustryTAM Airlines firms up commitment to order 25 Airbus aircraft
Toulouse, France - It follows the MoU announced at "ILA" last June
TAM Airlines, Airbus’ biggest customer in the Southern Hemisphere and Brazil’s airline, signed a firm order for 25 eco-efficient Airbus aircraft, bringing the Brazilian airline’s total Airbus order book... more
Weather forecastsWeather in Italy: storms on the North and on the Middle
Rome, Italy - Stable on the remaining of the Peninsula
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available models, has issued a notice for unfavourable weather conditions from this morning, on Thursday July 29, with diffused precipitations, with... more
AirportsInViaggi from Perugia airport, direct flights to Rhodes, Greece
Perugia, Italy - From August every Thursdays
Tour operator InViaggi intensifies its operations from the airport of Perugia-Sant'Egidio. The start to activity in the high Summer season will be the direct flight on the island of Rhodes, from the first... more
AccidentsIslamabad airplane crash, found the black boxes of the A-321 Airblue
Islamabad, Pakistan - No Italian among the 152 victims
Found the black boxes of the Airbus 321/231 aircraft, Airblue flight 202 Karachi-Islamabad, crashed yesterday morning near the Pakistani capital. 146 passengers and six crew members, no one survived... more
AirportsItalian Censis welcomes the potential of Fiumicino, Italian Legambiente called "Unthinkable" the doubling of the airport
Rome, Italy - Social Investment Research Center survey clashes with environmentalists' report
The survey by Censis (Italian social investment research center) entitled "Grow to grow. The social-economic development of the airport of Fiumicino and expected impacts on lives of communities involved",... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Defence Systems: Oto Melara, Wass, Mbda
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 537 million (+4.5%); Adjusted EBITA: EUR 37 million (-11.9%)
Defence Systems OTO Melara, WASS, MBDA (figures for the MBDA jv are consolidated proportionally at 25%). Revenues were EUR 537 million, up EUR 23 million (+4.5%) versus EUR 514 million in 1H09,... more
IndustryF136 engine for JSF airplane: US House supports program
Washington, Usa - With 11 votes to 5
In its Fiscal Year 2011 Defense Funding Bill, the US House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense voted to fund development of the GE/Rolls-Royce F136 competitive engine for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF)... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. Performance by sector: helicopters by AW
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 1,743 million (+5.9%); Adjusted EBITA: EUR 181 million (+11.7%)
Helicopters AgustaWestland. Polish company PZL-SWIDNIK, acquired by AW, was consolidated from 1 January 2010. Revenues were EUR 1,743 million, up EUR 97 million (+5.9%), versus EUR 1,646 million... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica's Board: breakdown of key figures
Rome, Italy - Revenues were EUR 8,654 million in 1H10
Revenues were EUR 8,654 million in 1H10, up EUR 131 million (+1.5%) versus EUR 8,523 million in the same period of 2009. The increase was mainly the result of higher production volumes in the Helicopters... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: Board of Directors approves first-half results
Rome, Italy - Results in line with budget
Finmeccanica's Board of Directors approved yesterday first-half results. Revenues and operating profits remain stable. Net profit of EUR 194 million. In detail: · Overall results in line with... more
AirportsFlorence Airport: Tuscany Region takes the lead
Florence, Italy - Governor Rossi: "We will listened to all, mayors, associations, committees, including the Union pilots and ENAC. Maybe Fiorentina football club, too"
The Tuscany Region has approved the decision to integrate the region territorial masteplan (PIT) with the participation procedure. Mission: design the new runway at Florence airport, putting constraints... more
ReportArrives at Malpensa airport the A-380 airplane by Emirates
Milan, Italy - On board Sheik Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum, President of the carrier. On runway Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi expects
11:30 am, Malpensa, Italy. Is the estimated time of landing for A-380 airplane of Emirates, the first scheduled flight to touch Italian soil operated with the majestic jewel of the Toulouse manufacturer. On... more
Finance and economyBoeing profit drops to 787 million dollars, but less than expected
Chicago , USA - Data for the second quarter 2010
Boeing profits have fallen short of expectations in the second quarter of 2010. The figure of the aerospace giant drops to 787 million dollars in second quarter 2010 (a value of $ 1.06 per share), compared... more
AccidentsAirblue airplane flight ED 202 accident in Islamabad: no survivors
Blagnac, France - Manufacturer Airbus confirms the crash
French manufacturer of aircraft crashed in Islamabad sends its regrets on the tragic incident occurred today. At this point, seems confirmed there are no survivors among the 152 people onboard. "Airbus... more
IndustryPiaggio Aero, indefinite “Chequered” strike risk
Genoa, Italy - 80% workers stop, in 3rd day of protest for non-payment of production bonus
Third day of "Checkerboard strike" at Piaggio Aero Industries, called by CGIL, CISL and UIL for not submitting the business strategic plan and differences with the company on the calculation of the performance... more
IndustryRR: Adour engines order for 57 Hawk airplanes in India
Rome, Italy - Destined to Indian Air Force and Navy
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, has finalised the contract for the order of an additional 57 Adour-powered Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer aircraft for the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy. The... more
AirlinesNew management for United-Continental
New York, USA - Named the top-brasses of new giant carrier to spring out from merger of the two companies
It begins to take shape the profile of the board which will lead the new airline derived from United and Continental merger. The next board will ratify the appointment of leaders of the different areas... more
AirportsBerlin Airports welcomes Air Berlin’s accession to the Oneworld alliance
Berlin, Germany - Other long-haul flights to follow in Autumn
Berlin Airports welcomes Air Berlin’s (AB) prospective accession to the Oneworld alliance and the announced code-share agreement with Oneworld members American Airlines and Finnair. AB is already t... more
Civil aviationIATA: demand continues recovery in June
Geneva, Switzerland - 11.9% (passengers) and 26.5% (freight)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international scheduled traffic statistics for June which showed continued strong demand growth as the industry recovers from the impact of... more
AirlineseasyJet: results of Q3 on June 30, 2010
Milan, Italy - Volcanic ash caused significant disruption to the operation
easyJet has unveiled the results regarding the 3Q on June 30, 2010. Highlights: - Total revenue up by 5.3% to £759.2 million - Total revenue per seat increased by 3.5% to £53.23, driven by p... more
SecurityFAA proposes $230,000 civil penalty against Continental
Fort Worth, Usa - CA has 30 days from receipt of the civil penalty letter to respond to the agency
The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a civil penalty of $230,000 against Continental Airlines Inc., of Houston for allegedly operating a Boeing 767 on 22 revenue flights when it was not in... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines and Euroleague Basketball signed a strategic partnership
Rome, Italy - It will run for five seasons, with the option of extending it to an additional five
Turkish Airlines (TA) and Euroleague Basketball announce a strategic agreement to sponsor the top European basketball competition across the globe. According to the agreement, starting next season the... more
AccidentsA-321 airplane crash in Pakistan, the death toll worsens
Islamabad, Pakistan - Found remains of 100 bodies, no official confirmation of survivors
"More than 100 bodies were found. But we have not yet found any survivor, or injured". These are first official statements on the toll of the plane crash this morning in Islamabad, which dampen the hopes... more
Civil defenseFires in Portugal: two Italian Canadair airplanes took off
Rome, Italy - From Rome-Ciampino and Genoa's airports to Over, in the North of the Country
The Italian Government, following to a request launched by Portugal, has organized the sending of two Canadair CL-415 airplanes of the Italian Civil Defense to support the firefighting operations that... more
AirlinesAir Berlin is to join oneworld
Berlin, Germany - The MoU has been signed yesterday in Berlin
Air Berlin (AB) is to join oneworld, adding German airline to the world airline alliance. AB group member Austria's NIKI will become an affiliate member of it. A Memorandum of Understanding was completed... more
AirlinesSpanair: new direct flight Naples-Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain - Three times a week
Beginning yesterday, Spanair is expanding its network: a new scheduled flight direct linking Naples to Barcelona every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Since acquisition - in last March - by a group... more
AccidentsIslamabad airplane crash: 40 found still alive
Islamabad, Pakistan - 20 dead bodies recovered so far
At least 40 people found alive after the crash of the A-321 Airblue airplane near Islamabad this morning, according to officials on site with rescuers. Emergency in all hospitals in the area of the... more
AccidentsPakistan: A-321 aircraft crashes with 152 people on board
Islamabad, Pakistan - Airblue airline flight, departed from Karachi, crashed near Islamabad
An Airbus 321/231 passenger plane, Airblue private company operated, crashed in Pakistan this morning, with 157 people aboard (according to Safety aviation network, but a Pakistani CAA spokesman reports... more
Fair and showsCuriosities: nearly two dozen DC-3 planes rumble over Oshkosh
Oshkosh, Usa - Other highlights of the weeklong DC-3 celebration
Twenty one DC-3 airplanes amass over AirVenture Monday (July 26) afternoon. Twenty one DC-3s shook the skies over AirVenture Monday afternoon (July26) as part of a mass arrival and demonstration. The... more
Fair and showsAt "Oshkosh AirVenture 2010" debuts Onex, Sonex' "Mini-Corsair"
Oshkosh, USA - Airframe kit provided for $ 10,000, selling after flight testing completed
Sonex Aircraft presented the prototype Onex single-place aircraft, making its debut at "EAA AirVenture 2010" in Oshkosh (July 26th - August 1st). An all-metal, single-seat aircraft is designed to meet... more