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AirlinesCode-sharing agreement between Vietnam Airlines and Air France
Paris, France - Six new more flights a week from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Paris
Six new more flights per week to make Vietnam and France nearer. Vietnam Airlines and Air France have signed a code-sharing contract that will allow passengers to enjoy these additional connections thanks... more
AirlinesNot good the offer to buy the "Old" Alitalia Maintenance Systems
Rome, Italy - Considered too low by the commissioner Fantozzi
Last weeks we watched putting up for auction what remains of "Old" Alitalia, managed with extraordinary administration by state commissioner Augusto Fantozzi. The most recent offer regarding sell of 60%... more
Science and technologySpaceLand inaugurates in Olbia the first zero gravity flight in Italy
Olbia , Italy - From June 2010 it will be possible to join a tourist weightless flight in Italy
Being able of experiencing the excitement of traveling in space is something may have dreamed for ages, but is also something non just anybody can afford. Now it is finally possible experiencing the sensation... more
Civil aviationVolcanic cloud: airlines ask different procedures for assessment air spaces dangerousness
Brussels, Belgium - The AEA reacted with disappointment to calculations by the VAAC in London
The current procedure for determining the no-fly zones due to volcanic ash, is based upon calculations by the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre in London; in a recent statement, the VAAC defended its modelling... more
AirlinesAlitalia's Board of directors discussed on the management trend in 1Q10
Rome, Italy - Service's quality and marketing trend improve. Losses reduced
"The Board of Directors of Alitalia-CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana) gathered yesterday, chaired by Roberto Colaninno, to examine the management trend into 1Q10, referred to the Group's consolidated, explained... more
AirlinesEtihad signs code-share agreement with Olympic Air
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Into effect on next Tuesday
Etihad Airways customers around the world will soon be able to fly to two of Greece’s leading holiday destinations as well as Romania and Bulgaria for the first time, following the signing of a new code-share a... more
AerospaceAstrium ships ATV “Johannes Kepler”
Bremen, Germany - The second ESA's spacecraft will carry supplies to the ISS and to be launched at the end of 2010
“Johannes Kepler”, the second European spacecraft for the International Space Station (ISS), is on its way to the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) has und... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms and strong winds continue on North
Rome, Italy - A fickleness on central and cloudless sky on the South
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available models, has issued an additional notice for adverse weather conditions that expands that diffused and that predicts from this afternoon,... more
Press releaseAir crash in Tripoli: mourning message by the minister Frattini
Rome, Italy - Sent to the Libyan counterpart Musa Kusa
After the air crash happened this morning at Tripoli's international airport, the Minister of Foreign Franco Frattini has addressed the following message to the Libyan counterpart Musa Kusa, asking to... more
AirportsEuropean air traffic up 5.2% during first three months of 2010
Brussels, Belgium - Freight +22.6%
The accumulated figure for passenger traffic at European airports during January to March 2010 increased by +5.2% compared with the corresponding period 2009. The accumulated figure for freight traffic... more
Press releaseAir transport in Italy: Matteoli postpones the Friday's Assohandlers-Alitalia strike
Rome, Italy - Among the reasons also the volcanic cloud emergency
"By its own ordinance, Italian Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Altero Matteoli, enacting the article 8 of 146/90 law and following modifies, has postponed to other date the strike called by the... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC begins investigation about episode happened on Ryanair aircraft board
Rome, Italy - To the detriment of an Italian passenger
"As regarding the new reported by some newspapers about a mistreatment by a flight officer on a Ryanair's Barcelona-Rome flight to the detriment of an hill Italian passenger, the ENAC's (Italian Authority... more
AccidentsAir crash in Tripoli: no Italians and 61 Dutchs on board
Tripoli, Lybia - It seems to be avoided the hypotesis of a terrorist attempt
The research - just began with black boxes recovery - of reasons about terrible incident happened this morning in Tripoli, at least a certainty moves forward until now: it wouldn't be a terrorist attempt.... more
Civil aviationVolcanic cloud: Aer Lingus criticizes procedures to declare the air transport stop
Dublin, Ireland - The air company urges the EU, asking for the revision of criteria to predict cloud effects
The Irish air company Aer Lingus has criticized the decision to close European airspace because of the volcanic ash cloud as unjustified in some cases, after Tui Travel and easyJet both warned that disruption... more
AirportsThe "Giro d'Italia" lands at Levaldigi and the air station is pink dressing
Cuneo, Italy - About 1400 fans welcome the champions arrived from Netherlands by two charter flights
It's concluded the three day transfer in Netherlands by the "Giro d'Italia" caravan, and the new pink t-shirt dressed by the Astana's Kazakh Alexandre Vinokourov after the third stage they have come back... more
AccidentsItalian Air Force helicopter falls down in Pesaro, the crew is unhurt
Pesaro, Italy - Left from the Rimini air base, it was flying at low altitude when engine switched off
A NH-500 helicopter, Military Aviation light model for rescue and attack has fallen down this morning near Pesaro, exactly at Colle San Bartolo. The two crew members, pilot and co-pilot fortunately... more
AirportsQatar Airways: the new maxi-airport ready at the end of 2011
Rome, Italy - The airline reinforces operating facilities
Qatar Airways reinforced its long-term commitment to growth with continued investment in new aircraft, new routes and improving airport infrastructure ahead of next year’s opening of the New Doha International A... more
HelicoptersUs Helicopters replacement in Afghanistan
Kabul , Afghanistan - Chinook in place of Cougar for US air force mission in ISAF area
Chinooks are taking over the transport mission in southern Afghanistan from 5 smaller Cougars (Super Cougar as civil helicopter version). The Air Force helicopters will transport people and equipment within... more
AccidentsTripoli's air crash: Airbus' statement
Paris, France - The European builder will provide full technical assistance into the investigation about accident
Airbus regrets to confirm that an Airbus A-330/200 operated by Afriqiyah Airways was involved in an accident in Tripoli, Libya early today, Wednesday 12th May. The aircraft was arriving from Johannesburg,... more
AirportsRimini: shareholders assembly elects new Aeradria's board of directors
Rimini, Italy - President and vice-presidents reappointed; Zanetti, Lazzari and Magnani come in
"Aeradra SpA's shareholders' assembly, "Federico Fellini" Rimini-San Marino international airport's management company, held yesterday 11th of May, has proceeded to the renewal of Aeradria SpA's board... more
AccidentsAfriqiyah accident: update by Airbus about airplane involved
Paris, France - The aircraft was MSN 1024 delivered from the production line in September 2009
Airbus adds further details about the crash to an its A-330/200 operated by Afriqiyah Airways, involved in an accident in Tripoli, Libya at 04:00 GMT, Wednesday 12th May. The aircraft was operating a scheduled... more
AccidentsAir crash this morning at Tripoli. 104 deaths, only a child survived
Tripoli, Libya - Al Afriqiyah aircraft fallen down during approaching the Libyan, coming from South Africa
Air crash this morning at sunrise. One hundred and four persons died in the impact of the aircraft belonging to the Lybian Al Afriqiyah, air company established in 2001 and flying basically in Africa and... more
AirlinesNew two-flight-deck A-380 aircraft for Lufthansa
Frankfurt, Germany - Next day the the baptism at Frankfurt
The German air company Lufthansa will receive its first Airbus A-380 aircraft next 19th of May. It's planned a baptism ceremony in the maintanence hangar of the company in Frankfurt, where it will be transferred... more
AccidentsDsb on the Turkish Airline accident.
Amsterdam, Holland - February 25, 2009: crash was the result of unfortunate coincidences.
The Dutch Safety Board (Dsb) has finally released its final report regarding the investigation into the accident that took place in February 2009, near the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, when a Turkish Airline... more
AirportsThe ash cloud to reach the Mediterranean and North Africa
Mediterranean, Italy - First stop in Morocco, the risk seems to be avoided in Italy
Looks like the ashes from the Icelandic volcano will approach the whole west Mediterranean, covering late at night (2:00 AM circa) the north and center of Italy, apparently avoiding the risk of shutting... more
Government actsLandmark change in USA labor law regarding airline and trainline transport
Washington, Usa - Regarding basically representatives election mechanism
U.S. mediators authorized a landmark change in labor law on Monday effectively aimed at making it easier for unions to organize at airlines and railroads, a step expected to be challenged in court. The... more
IndustrySas code-sharing with Continental and Ethiopian Airlines
Stockholm, Sweden - New routes in the US and Africa
Scandinavian Airlines (Sas) expands its routes thanks to two new code-share contracts with Continental Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines. The new agreemnt with the latter is effective immediately and it... more
IndustryEurofighter launches new look website
Hallbergmoos, Germany - With a new design and refreshed content
Eurofighter Typhoon’s award winning website www.eurofighter.com was relaunched yesterday with a new design and refreshed content to keep Eurofighter at the cutting edge of aerospace on-line media. The n... more
ReportNew heavy hit to British: aircraft stopped for 20 days
London, Great Britain - Called by Unite union, after considering insufficient the carrier's proposal
British Airways’ shaky finances is expected to take another hit after the air carrier’s cabin crew announced on Monday a 20-day strike. The industrial action was agreed upon following the rejection by... more
ReportMan threatens passengers on afghan flight
Kabul, Afghanistan - Still doubts about the accident
An Afghan man was arrested after creating panic on an Ariana Afghan Airlines plane flying from Kabul to the Iranian city of Mashad, through Kandahar. The episode took place last Sunday, and luckily nobody... more
Fair and showsEurocopter’s helicopters exposed at the "2010 SOFEX" show in Jordan
Marignane, France - From May 10-13 at the King Abdullah I Airbase in Marka
The mission capabilities of Eurocopter helicopters produced for Middle East military services and law enforcement agencies are being highlighted at this week’s 2010 "Special Operations Forces Exhibition a... more
SecurityNTSB about tests on aircraft resistance to birds strike
Washington, Usa - To develop new technology and review the machines' speed during the test of standards
The National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) 33 safety recommendations stemming from its probe of a US Airways flight focus primarily on improving two main safety areas — bird ingestion engine cer... more
MuseumsThe exhibition area into the Parco and Museum of Flight, "Volandia"
Varese, Italy - The path is divided in five sections
The museum path in "Volandia" is divided in five exposition areas, besides the external park equipped at flight theme and wide indoor and outdoor areas dedicated to children and to the fun in general. The... more
Press releaseAshes. ENAC: no restrictions to Italian air space
Rome, Italy - Possible closing promptly communicated just by the Authority
"As referring to the news casted by media today, ENAC (Italian Authority for Civil Aviation) let know that, on the base of continuous monitoring the Authority is doing together with other European Aviation... more
Press releaseItalian Aduc-volcano emergency: Ryanair denies assistance to aircraft passengers; denunciation at Antitrust
Florence, Italy - Association's invitation to "Reflect well before buying company's ticket in future"
We have received and we publish: "Today we provide denouncing Ryanair to qualified authorities. We had some recommendations by the Madrid airport - where is blocked also an Aduc's (consumers' and users'... more
AirportsSpecial vibrating shoes: a new object to take into account at gate's cotrol
Karachi, Pakistan - We drawn on event happened in Karachi, Pakistan, where a false terrorism alert has been registered
Batteries and electric circuits found inside shoes of a man detected at airport, are sufficient to raise the alert up. If this is the first case, surely shoes with massage will continue to make itself... more
AirportsNot correct information penalizes the airport of Forlì
Forlì, Italy - Media, generalizing, considered the airport "Closed" because of volcanic clouds
In the context of difficulties to air transportation, even at one of the few working airports in North Italy, that of Forlì, last Sunday there were some discomforts, this time due to incorrect information. Through... more
IndustryBoeing begins assembly of first B-747/8 Intercontinental airplane
Everett, Usa - Deutsche Lufthansa AG was the first airline to order it
Boeing announced it began assembly of the first 747-8 Intercontinental airplane at the factory in Everett, Wash. Mechanics took the first step in major assembly for the new airplane by loading its wing... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: the board of directors approves results for 1Q2010
Milan, Italy - The trend in airport sales was favoured by a recovery in business class and a higher propensity to buy
The board of directors approves today the results for 1st quarter 2010. The highlights are: • Consolidated revenues: €1,253.5m, up 3.1% (up 4.3% at comparable rates) on €1,216.2m in 1st quarter 2009... more
Civil aviationAsh cloud: latest news on Spanish air traffic
Lanzarote, Spain - Lanzarote airport not closed, 4 airports open again
Contrary to the previous report issued by Aena (Spanish Airports and Air Navigation), Lanzarote airport will not be closing today. The hub in Tenerife North, Tenerife South, La Gomera and Bajados are now... more
AirlinesLufthansa and Boeing celebrate 50 years of cooperation
Hamburg, Germany - From the B-707 to the B-747/8 Intercontinental airplane
Lufthansa entered the jet age with Boeing 50 years ago. The airline and airplane manufacturer, both pre-eminent in the aviation industry, can look back on half a century of close and successful cooperation.... more
MuseumsVolandia "Takes off": welcome on board
Varese, Italy - Inaugurated last Saturday the Malpensa Park and Flight Museum, among the world-wide largest
Born from the passion and the famous aviation tradition of the Province with wings, in a 60-thousand-meters area set up inside the Caproni's facilities old hangars, the Malpensa's Park and Flight Museum... more
PeopleFinmeccanica: Guarguaglini's Lecture, Chairman and CEO
Rome, Italy - It seals Imperial College, Aerospace, Defence and Security Giant Deal
Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, chairman and chief executive officer of Finmeccanica, marked a strategic collaboration between London’s Imperial College and the Italianbased aerospace, defence and security g... more
AirportsPresented the Rimini-San Marino airport balance for 2010 first 4 months (video)
Rimini, Italy - Press-conference at "Federico Fellini" airport
At the Rimini-San Marino's "Federico Fellini" international airport, yesterday there was a press-conference to communicate the flights' and passengers' balance for 2010 first 4 months and outline the program... more
Military aviationFirst torpedo launched from the airplane C-295
Madrid, Spain - The rival of the P-3s Orion and Atlantic
Airbus Military successfully conducted the first torpedo launch from one of its C-295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). This represents an important milestone in the development of the antisubmarine version... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week in May
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 10 to next Sunday 16
Monday 10 - Gliding - "2010 Hahnweide". Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany. + 49 (0)7021 81 602 www.wettbewerb.wolf-hirth.de - "12th FAI Women's World, 18th FAI World Class 2, & 5th FAI World Class 5 Hang... more
CuriositiesOutstanding finding of a rare American flight plane from Word War II
Harlec, Wales - The "Maid of Harlec" makes its appearance in Wales
An American fight plane has been found on a beach in Wales, more than sixty years after the crash. The aircraft, a Lockheed P-38 Lightning, was created after 1937. According to the US Air Force, 9,923... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: new worsening on central-northern regions
Rome, Italy - A week with bad weather
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available models, has issued a notice for adverse weather conditions that predicts from tomorrow in the early morning, on Tuesday May 11, downpour... more
IndustryNamed new Vice-President of Corporate Communications of Eurocopter
Marignane, France - It's Cécile Vion-Lanctuit
Cécile Vion-Lanctuit has been appointed as Eurocopter Group’s Vice-President of Corporate Communications. In her new role, Vion-Lanctuit reports to CEO Lutz Bertling and oversees all internal and external co... more
Fair and showsTenth "EBACE" closed with positive predictions for future
Geneva, Switzerland - Participants, industry leaders point to the value of business aviation around the world
The 10th annual "European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE") ended its three-day conference with sold out exhibit and static display spaces, 11,174 Attendees and a general air of optimism... more