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AirlinesAir Berlin celebrates its 50th Airbus airplane
Berlin, Germany - During a ceremony held yesterday at the "ILA"
Yesterday the German airline, Air Berlin (AB), took delivery of its 50th Airbus. Airbus President and CEO, Thomas Enders, officially handed over the Airbus 320 to AB CEO, Joachim Hunold, during a ceremony... more
AirlinesSecond degree in the legal dispute beween aircraft pilots US Airways and America West Airlines
San Francisco, Usa - Dissmissed the first degree decision
Pilots from the pre-merger US Airways have won a legal victory over their counterparts from the former America West Airlines, although the win could still be overturned. A three-judge panel of the... more
PeopleFedEx’s Bronczek new IATA Chairman of the Board of Governors
Berlin, Germany - KLM’s Hartman to follow in 2011
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that FedEx Express President and CEO, David Bronczek, started an one-year term as the Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors. He succeeds Tony... more
Helicopters"ILA 2010": Russian Helicopters on display
Berlin, Germany - Sowed the step forward made by the industry
Russian Helicopters is planning to use the European market as a platform to promote Russian innovative technology in helicopter production. The growing Russian helicopter industry, alongside the fixed-wing... more
Civil aviationDanubewings: new website and flights for the regional Slovakia's air company
MIlan, Italy - Bergamo-Crotone-Bergamo and Bologna-Crotone-Bologna
For the next coming Summer season, many are the newness launched by DanubeWings. With the aim to enhance its "European dimension" and continue the "Old continent" expanding strategy, the carrier decided... more
AirlinesAlso Facebook for the new air carrier Korean Air's promotion
Seoul, South Korea - Above all to be more present among the European customers
The world-wide most spread social network, Facebook, will be used also by the South Korean air company as medium to launch the new promotional campaign, above all to reach, to do customer retention and... more
IndustryFinmeccanica statement: Guarguaglini has never met Mr. Mokbel
Rome, Italy - In reference to articles published today in some press organs
"In reference to articles published today in some press organs, Finmeccanica reiterates statements made in recent days: the Chairman and CEO, Pier Francesco Guarguaglini has never met and does not know... more
AirlinesNTBS's recommendations on aircraft safety and birds' strike
Washington, USA - New pulsating light technology urged
Last days, the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) issued a safety recommendation that the U.S. Department of Agriculture develop and implement, in conjunction with the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration),... more
Finance and economyEconomic sacrifices in Europe: for Germany ecological tax on airplane's tickets
Berlin, Germany - Heavy measures foreseen until 2014 to balance the scales. The IATA's reactions
The Germans were waiting a painful economic manoeuvre. But, at the end, the canceller Merkel went over any prevision. Until half an hour before the official announce, in fact, newspapers and agencies... more
IndustryDRS Technologies receives follow-on orders worth $140 million
Rome, Italy - Orders are to supply Thermal Sights to US army and US marine corps
Another success in America for DRS Technologies, Inc., a Finmeccanica company, wich has received orders worth $140 million to supply thermal sights to the US Army PEO Soldier, Project Manager Soldier Sensors... more
Military aviationThe A-400M military aircraft today shown at "ILA 2010"
Berlin, Germany - It will display a demonstrative flight sequence
A long-expected event is the one is taking place, just in these hours, at Berlin's show "ILA 2010": the A-400M military aircraft, ix months after achieving its maiden flight. Flown by Airbus chief test... more
CargoBoeing Converted Freighter joins Cargoitalia’s MD-11 fleet
Milan, Italy - The new airplane will be used in July on the Milan-Shanghai route
The Boeing Company is supporting the expansion plans of Cargoitalia SpA by providing the Italy-based, all-cargo operator with its third MD-11 freighter under a long-term lease. Boeing Capital Corporation,... more
Fair and shows"ILA". Orders Emirates and TAM for 57 Airbus airplanes
Berlin, Germany - The first one for 32 A-380 and the second one for 20 A-320 and five A-350/900
Emirates orders a further 32 Airbus A-380s Dubai based Emirates Airline has ordered a further 32 A-380 airplanes from Airbus, taking their total firm orders for the iconic flagship of the 21st century... more
Civil aviationAir transport: IATA brings transparency to baggage rules
Berlin, Germany - New "Simplifying the Business" Project
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced Automated Carrier Baggage Rules (ACBR), the latest project in IATA’s Simplifying the Business program. ACBR will provide a central database f... more
Press release66th IATA AGM: Italian ENAC favourable to financial aids for air transport
Rome, Italy - Riggio, with volcano ensured 100% safety
"On the occasion of works of the 66th IATA (International Air Transport Association) AGM (Annual General Meeting) ongoing in Berlin (June 6-8), in front of general director of the Assocation, Giovanni... more
Fair and showsIn Berlin the air excellence of Region Puglia
Rome, Italy - The region's system will have an its own exibhition room at "ILA 2010" show
The Puglia's (Italian southern region), aerospace system continues to fly high in the international market. After the recent stop-over at Montreal, on the occasion of "Aeromart" business convention, the... more
Fair and shows100 years and one of the most imposing edition: today Berlin's "ILA 2010" opens
Berlin, Germany - The aerospace show will last until to 13th and will host 1153 exhibitors from 47 countries
Today the Berlin's "ILA 2010" opens with a program which has no precedents, and a history reaching one hundred years of activity. The imposing happening focusing on every aspect connected to the aircraft,... more
Fair and showsEurofighter airplane and EUROJET engines together at "ILA" in Berlin
Berlin, Germany - For the first time for this edition
Eurofighter GmbH and sister company EUROJET GmbH have joined forces for the first time for this year’s "ILA Berlin Air Show" (June 8-13). Both companies, Europe’s leading aerospace consortiums, have com... more
PeoplePiaggio Aero Industries: new director for sales team in USA
West Palm Beach, Usa - Italian aircraft manufacturer hires Stevenson for Central US and Canada to further its presence in North America
Piaggio America, Inc. announced today that it has named Mark Stevenson as Sales Director for the Central United States and Central Canadian regions. He is a key hire who will contribute to the company’s o... more
IndustrySSJ-100 aircraft completes engine water protection test program
Moscow, Russia - Now the airplane is able to carry out safe take-off and landing on wet runways
Sukhoi Superjet 100 SN95003 has successfully completed the test program aimed at evaluation of engine protection against water airplanes from the runway. The tests confirmed that APU and propulsion system... more
People"Gala" award to Neil Armstrong
Berlin, Germany - For space program contributions to safety and efficiency of the Civil Aviation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) honored aerospace engineer, astronaut and aviation pioneer Neil Armstrong with its Global Aviation Leadership Award (GALA). Armstrong received the award... more
AirportsNew record for Brussels-South Charleroi Airport in May
Brussels, Belgium - 467,943 passengers, an increase of 39%
Brussels-South Charleroi has reached a new monthly record for its number of passengers in May. A total of 467,943 passengers have used the airport, representing a growth of 39% compared to the same period... more
AirlinesNew service and Skytrax award for Emirates Airline
Dubai, UAE - Prize for the best airline inflight entertainment and new mobile devices' website
Emirates Airline hit the headline two rimes during last days. It won the prize as World's Best Airline Inflight Entertainment, appointed inside edition 2010 of the "Skytrax World Airlines Awards", a kind... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of June
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 7 to next Sunday 13
Monday 07 - Airshow 100 celebrating 100 years of Irish aviation. Punchestown, Naas, Co Kildare, Eire. + 353 (0)86 2730949 www.airshow.ie Tuesday 08 - "ILA 2010" - 100 Years Anniversary International... more
IndustryDRS Technologies and the Boeing company sign teaming agreement for the NewGen Tanker
Rome, Italy - The contract between two industries has been announced today
A teaming agreement between DRS Technologies and the Boeing Company regarding the NewGen Tanker program has been announced today. DRS will collaborate with Boeing on the console design and then manufacture... more
Civil aviationThe Eagle Awards by IATA
Berlin, Germany - And three honorable mentions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recognized the outstanding achievements of ISAVIA (Iceland), Air Traffic Control the Netherlands (LVNL), Nav Canada, Greater Toronto Airports Authority,... more
IndustryEADS celebrates its first ten years in the airspace firmament
Hamburg, Germany - Planned a range of celebrations for a remarkably growth
In just 10 years, it has become an European and indeed global leader in the aeronautics, space, defence and associated services sector. Since 2000, EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company)... more
AirlinesSwiss gives the go to the first direct air connection Zurich-S.Francisco
Zurich, Switzerland - The seventh Swiss destination to Usa
The Swiss International Airlines inaugurated 2nd of June the first direct flight from Zurich to S.Francisco. An Airbus A-340 aircraft, on the occasion decorated with colored "Flower Power" fantasy, took... more
Civil aviationCommercial airplanes. IATA: global aviation returns to profitability
Berlin, Germany - But Europe still in the red
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects airlines to post a global profit of $2.5 billion in 2010. This is a major improvement compared with IATA’s previous forecast released in March o... more
Fair and showsAir France is "Festival dei due mondi"'s official air carrier
Paris, France - During these days it launches a concourse on its website
Air France Italy will be the official carrier of the 53th edition "Festival dei due mondi" hold in Spoleto from 18th of June to 4th of July, historic festival about opera, theater, dance, music. Over than... more
IndustryBoeing vs Airbus: the American lawmakers intervenes in the competition on the refuelling taker bid
Washington, Usa - Boeing welcomes the proposed legislation to factor in "Illegal subsidies" to Airbus
At the end of last week Boeing on Friday welcomed proposed US legislation that would force the Pentagon to factor in subsidies to Airbus when it makes a decision on a 35-billion-dollar tanker contract. The... more
HelicoptersBoeing secures all rights to AW-101 helicopter
Rome, Italy - For US Navy VXX Presidential helicopter program
Boeing announced today that it will secure a license from AgustaWestland (AW) for US production of the AW-101 medium-lift helicopter as an entry into the US Navy VXX Presidential Helicopter Program. This... more
HelicoptersUS President’s helicopter: AgustaWestland agreement with Boeing
Rome, Italy - "We carefully evaluated the situation and made a strategic decision to work with Boeing"
Today, Finmeccanica announced an AgustaWestland (AW) agreement with the Boeing Company for the U.S. Navy’s Marine One presidential helicopter program (VXX). Boeing secured the rights to use AW intellectual p... more
Civil aviationAirbus delivered the 30th A-380 aircraft
Toulouse, France - Destined to Emirates Airline
The 30th A-380 airplane has been delivered last Friday to Emirates Airline, one of the launch customers of the Airbus double-decker aircraft. This is the tenth A-380 Emirates has received out of its total... more
AirlinesCarpatair: new direct flights from Boulogne to Bucharest
Timisoara, Romania - Operated by Fokker 70 aircraft with 72 seats
Carpatair, the air company with a hub in Timisoara, increases its presence at the Boulogne's airport, today 7th of June, with a direct flight to Bucharest (Otopeni). The connection will be operated three... more
AirlinesAlitalia: flight from Rome to Los Angeles inaugurated on Saturday
Rome, Italy - Code-sharing with Delta
The new Rome-Los Angeles flight was inaugurated on Saturday morning taking off at 9:25 am at the Rome-Fiumicino's airport. The starting of the new connection was welcomed by water jet lunched by the... more
IndustryTomorrow the prestigious Berlin's aerospace show "ILA 2010" will start
Berlin , Germany - During the happening lasting from 8th to 13th of June, EADS is presenting its latest technology
The aerospace industry's show "ILA 2010", will be held at Berlin's Schoenefeld Airport from tomorrow 8th to Sunday 13th of June. One of the oldest sector's happening with its one hundred years, and surely... more
AirlinesSAS gives up Estonian Air shares to the Estonian Government
Tallinn, Estonia - That thanks to the financial operation will have 90% of the national carrier
Since 2003 SAS has a 49% ownership in the Estonian based Estonian Air. According to the Core SAS strategy with focus on the Nordic home market this stake has been set out for divestment. The SAS Group... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: order for 8 more C-27J aircraft for the US Air Force
Rome, Italy - US Administration included USD 319 million into the budget 2011
Finmeccanica, through Alenia North America (a subsidiary of Alenia Aeronautica) received an additional order for 8 C-27J airplanes JCA (Joint Cargo Aircraft) for the U.S. Air Force, valued at $319 million. These... more
AerospaceLaunched Falcon 9 rocket. The privately space exploring era is begin?
Cape Canaveral, Usa - Launched on last Friday, it will be able to transport equipment, materials and men in the space
Is it opening a new era for exploring privately the space? Maybe yes. The Falcon 9 rocket, belonging to the private company SpaceX, was launched for the first time from Cape Canaveral base in Florida on... more
IndustryAir transport. Airbus-Boeing: challenge about bio-fuel for the future technology
Berlin, Germany - The first one will present at Berlin's "ILA 2010" an aircraft fuelled by algae-made kerosene, the second one experimented a supersonic flight with 50% of bio-fuel
The challenge between the two biggest world aeronautic industries continues on the level of eco-sustainability of their products as regarding emissions. Both Airbus and Boeing announced the state-of-art... more
AirportsBologna's airport: today strike by handling workers by RbB
Bologna, Italy - Fixed for four hours, from 12 to 4:00pm
"The Bologna's airport informs its passengers that today, on Monday June 7, some hardships could verify, due to the strike announced by RdB for handling workers for four hours, from 12 to 4:00pm For... more
OccurrencesAir Algerie's airplane inverts route for engine's fire
Beirut, Lebanon - It lands in emergency at Beirut's airport; pilots and crew safe
A Boeing B-737/6d6 operated by Air Algerie has been protagonist yesterday of a severe occurrence: it took off from Beirut international airport, Lebanon, and to Algeria, the aircraft pilot, with an indefinite... more
AirlineseasyJet: new Fiumicino-Toulouse's route
Milan, Italy - The carrier enforces its presence at the Rome's airport with the 22nd destination
easyJet, European low-cost company, announces the 22nd destination served from the Rome-Fiumicino's airport, which starting from 11st of September will be connected to Toulouse with three weekly frequencies. The... more
Civil aviationAt Le Bourget's Air and Space Museum they think of switching on Concorde's engines
Paris, France - Seven years after its retirement from sky
At Le Bourget's Air and Space Museum, France, a group of aviation fans analyzed last days the engine of one exhibited Concorde aircraft. It's the first time, seven years after, that they are focusing on... more
AirportsMiami Airport: Alitalia begins Milan no-stop service
Miami, Usa - With a special ceremony: a ribbon-cutting, a cake, and a water cannon salute
Miami International Airport (MIA) welcomed the inaugural flight of Alitalia’s new Milan-Miami no-stop service on Thursday, June 3, with a special ceremony that included a water cannon salute by Miami-Dade F... more
Press releaseAir transport in Italy: next Monday Assohandler's strike revoked
Rome, Italy - Ground staff 's contract renewal
"Renewed the ground staff's contract for air transport and airports' activity in the handler sector in Italy. On the basis of the agreement signed in the night by union Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines is planning to hire new pilots for the air traffic demand's recovery
Seattlle, USA - Up to 300 pilots also to face the riterements
One on the world's largest airline, Delta Air Lines, is planning to hire pilots later in the year in order to gain flexibility amid signs of recovery in the airline industry. It's also planning to bring... more
Civil aviationIndia: new Aviation Safety Advisory Council
New Delhi, India - Important step to set up new regulation for a growing sector
Indian Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel inaugurates first meeting of Civil Aviation Safety Advisory Council (CASAC), hold last days in New Delhi. Opening works of the just established council, minister... more
AerospaceItalian ASI: a chance to name Europe’s next astronaut Soyuz mission by Italian astronaut Nespoli
Rome, Italy - ESA has officialized launched a concourse opened to all citizens living in the member States
ESA’s Italian astronaut Paolo Nespoli will soon visit the International Space Station, and he needs your help to name his mission. Paolo Nespoli is now in intensive training for his challenging 6-month m... more