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HelicoptersIntermountain Healthcare orders three GrandNew helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - These aircraft will join two A-109K2s already in service
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Intermountain Healthcare has signed for three GrandNew helicopters with options for two additional aircraft. These aircraft will be equipped to provide... more
AirportsGamberale led a group of banks to take over Naples' airport
Naples, Italy - The municipality let know that the Gesac's majority will be held by private actors
Vito Gamberale, we remember as Autostrade Italiane CEO, comes forward with the financial company "F2i" to buy the Naples-Capodichino airport majority quote. This is of 65% and was put on sale by English-Spanish... more
Civil aviationThe cloud appears again, suspended the air connections from and to Ireland
Dublin, Ireland - The cloud, which will not worry, has moved to south by winds
Icelandic volcano near the Eyafjallajokull glacier come evident again into European skies, The ash clouds, which about two weeks ago made impracticable the air space above the old continent, appears again... more
Fair and showsEurocopter at "EBACE 2010" confirms its effort on aviation market and VIP transport
Geneva, Switzerland - And continues its attention to needs of this exigent sector and in continuing evolution
Eurocopter is present (Stand 7010) at edition 2010 of "European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition" (EBACE) in Geneva (May 4-6), underscoring its role as among world’s leading helicopter suppliers f... more
Fair and showsMercedesBenz-Eurocopter: together for a new version of the EC-145 helicopter
Geneva, Switzerland - Presented today, opening day, at "EBACE 2010" in Geneva
Eurocopter has teamed with renowned automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz to develop a special edition of the EC-145 twin-engine turbine helicopter with a high-end interior, which was unveiled today at... more
AirlinesAlitalia: tomorrow flights deleted from and to Greece
Rome, Italy - Because of the 24-hour general strike in the country
Because of the 24-hour general strike called for tomorrow in Greece, on Wednesday 5th of May, Alitalia had to delete Rome-Athens flights of this evening (scheduled at 9:40pm) and Rome-Thessaloniki (scheduled... more
ReportThe 48-hour strike begins in Greece: paralysed aircraft
Athens, Greece - One of the biggest claim of last ten years, union leaders say
This morning the public employees' 48-hour strike has begun, claiming against the new austerity plan, arranged by the Government of Athens with FMI (International Money Fund) and European Union (UE), in... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: Business Aviation recovering faster than other sectors
Brussels, Belgium - Fell 14% in 2009 but grew by 11% in March
Business aviation fell by 14% in 2009, but has bounced back and grew by 11% in March according to new figures issued by EUROCONTROL (European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation) yesterday. In... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2010": growth of business aviation
Geneva, Switzerland - Some data produced by LEA, one the major European operator
At "EBACE 2010", relevant happening held at Geneva's Palaexpo during these days, form 4th to 6th of May, lights are on business aviation sector, also in relation of the mini-boom following the recent flights... more
Fair and showsJet Ready launches at "EBACE" the first Eclipse 500 airplane
Geneva, Switzerland - Which will operate commercially in Europe
The American manufacturer Eclipse Aerospace launches at "EBACE" international show that begins today on May 4 to 6 at Geneva, the first Eclipse 500 airplane which will operate commercially in Europe which... more
AirportsUnited Airlines doubles in Italy with new Rome-Chicago flight
Rome, Italy - Served by a three class configuration B-767/300 airplane
During a joint press-conference AdR (Aeroporti di Roma, Rome's airports management society) and United Airlines, American air company's doubling flights was announced yesterday at Rome-Fiumicino's airport. With... more
UAS-DronesUnveiled new unmanned aircraft system for US Navy
Washington, Usa - It's named "Sea Avenger" and it's successor of "Predator C"
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA?ASI), a manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), tactical reconnaissance radars, and surveillance systems, yesterday introduced Sea Avenger, a carrier-based... more
ReportCar-bomb at Times Square: blocked at "Kennedy" airport suspect Pakistani man
New York, Usa - Arrested just before to embark on a flight to Dubai. He would have purchased the vehicle used as car-bomb
The car-bomb at Times-Square is one of the less elaborate attempt tried during last years in New York, and however, even rudimental, the Nissan full of propane and fireworks was nearer to make victims... more
ReportPrince Harry has earned his wings
London, Great Britain - From his office they say he's very pleasant to become an Army helicopter pilot
Harry, the younger son of Charles and the late Princess Diana, is third in line to the British throne, but known in the military simply as Lt. Harry Wales. Earlier this week, he passed the final exams... more
Civil aviationAir Transport, SITA: in 2009 increasing revenues compared to 2008
Geneva, Switzerland - Equal to USD 1,49 bn
SITA, the specialist provider of communications and IT solutions to the world's air transport industry, today reported consolidated revenues of $1.49 billion for the year 2009. This is within 1% of the... more
MiscellaneousFinmeccanica launches book, "E l’Italia prese il volo. Vita di Renato Bonifacio"
Rome, Italy - Yesterday morning in Milan, with the preface by Romano Prodi
Yesterday morning in Milan, the book, “E l’Italia prese il volo. Vita di Renato Bonifacio”, by Guido Moltedo was launched at the Italian Army Officers’ Club at Palazzo Cusani. Published by UTET Libreri... more
Press releaseAlitalia strike called for Friday 14th
Rome, Italy - After the Goverment intervention, which has postponed the claim initially planned for yesterday
"'It's planned again for 14th of May the pilots' and flight crew's strike working in Alitalia-Cai (Italian Air Company) group'. Filt Cgil's natioanal segretary, Mauro Rossi, has announced following the... more
AirlinesNew Air Italy connection to Sardinia
Genoa, Italy - The new route will be launched 26th of July, from Genoa's airport
A new airline will serve Olbia as destination in view of Summer: from next 26th of July the air company Air Italy will operate a connection between Genoa's Airport "Cristoforo Colombo" and the Sardinia's... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space delivers its first "Eurobot Ground" to ESA
Cannes, France - Result of the program started in 2002, to support the ISS's Extra-Vehicular Activities
Thales Alenia Space announced today that it has delivered the Eurobot Ground Prototype (EGP) to the European Space Agency (ESA), following successful testing and qualification. ESA launched the Eurobot... more
AirlinesFirst United's natural gas airplane has flown
Chicago, Usa - The Airbus 319's performance demonstrates the advancement of alternative fuels
United Airlines on last 30th of April has completed the first flight by a U.S. commercial airline using natural gas synthetic jet fuel, demonstrating United's commitment to the advancement of alternative... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy (2): storms on central-northern and on Sardinia
Rome, Italy - An additional notice for adverse weather conditions has been issued
A flow of polar air on western Mediterranean will favour, in the next hours, the expanding on most part of central northern of Italy conditions of fickleness that will continue for great part of the week,... more
AirlinesElected Meridiana Fly's board of manager
Olbia, Italy - Massimo Chieli is the new CEO
On last Friday, after the approval of the latest "Old Meridiana" balance sheets, the shareholders's assembly elected the "New" Meridiana Fly board of manager, which will be in office for a financial year,... more
Military aviationUS Navy delivers 2 P-3 Orion aircraft to Pakistan
Jacksonville, Usa - The ceremony was on 30th of April the. The supply is part of program to stabilize the region
The U.S. Navy transferred two P-3 Orion aircraft to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in a ceremony at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., April 30 as part of the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program.... more
ReportIntersky aircraft goes off the runway during landing at the Elba's airport
Livorno, Italy - Forty people risking life seriously during a low-cost landing from Zurich
On 1st May at 5:45pm an Intersky low-cost airplane coming from Zurich 'Lost its way' during landing at the Elba Island airport of Marina di Campo (Livorno) by crashing against a high voltage electric-power... more
Press releaseHovercraft for US Navy: Boeing and Fincantieri MMC reinforce team in view of the call for bids
Trieste, Italy - For 80 units and USD 4 bn as overall worth
Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC), Fincantieri’s US subsidiary, and Boeing have announced that Oceaneering International are to enter the team set up a year ago with a view to competing for the imminent t... more
AirlinesAir France inaugurates today the new flight Paris-Adu Dhabi
Rome, Italy - Served by Airbus A-330
Starting from today, 3 May 2010, Air France begins operating a new service between Paris and Abu Dhabi. Flights will be operated by an A-330 airplane seating 219, with 40 seats in Business and 179... more
Fair and showsTomorrow "Ebace 2010" on the go, the European display of business aviation
Geneva, Switzerland - It will last three days, present about 300 companies world-wide
Tomorrow, 4th of May, "EBACE 2010" (European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition) will begin: a premier event and the annual meeting place for the European business aviation community. The exhibition... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific as the official sponsor for the "2010 Expo Shanghai"
Milan, Italy - Hong Kong airline states once again its presence by supporting Italy's primacy in the Far East
The airline Cathay Pacific confirms its participation into this year "Shanghai Expo" as the official sponsor for the Italian stand. The 2010 exposition started on 1st May will last until 31 October,... more
IndustryCanada's Jazz Air orders 15 Bombardier Q-400 NG airplanes
Toronto, Canada - And options for additional ones
Bombardier Aerospace announced that Jazz Air LP (“Jazz”) of Halifax, Nova Scotia has signed a firm purchase agreement to acquire 15 Bombardier Q-400 NextGen turboprop airplanes and has taken options on... more
AirlinesToday the biggest air giant has born
New York, Usa - Completed fusion between Continental and United Airlines: USD 3 bn agreement
The biggest giant in the sky: 87 thousands employees, earnings little lower than USD 29 bn, a passenger traffic equal measured in about 203 bn of miles per year. Today the first world-wide air company... more
IndustryAdria Airways takes delivery of its first A-319 plane
Blagnac, France - Demonstrating long lasting confidence in Airbus single aisle family
Slovenia’s flag carrier, Adria Airways has taken delivery of its first new A-319. The aircraft was handed over from the Airbus delivery centre in Hamburg, Germany. Operated under a lease agreement with A... more
IndustryFinmeccanica's general director about partnership with Boeing and Airbus
Rome, Italy - Point on projects' delays and missed earnings
Last Friday Finmeccanica's shareholders meeting held, inside which, among other things, they talked about co-operation with Boeing and Airbus. The general director, Giorgio Zappa, had the occasion to point... more
SecurityFAA AD on Aircraft Industries as model L-23 Super Blanik Gliders (2010-08-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 17295-17297] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2- 203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes (2010-07-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 63)] [Page 16657-16660] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week in May
Rome, Italy - From today on Monday 3 to next Sunday 9
Monday 03 - Gliding - "18th Klix 2010". Klix, Germany. + 49 (0)531 2 35 40 0 www.aeroteam.de Tuesday 04 - Gliding - "18th Klix 2010". Klix, Germany. + 49 (0)531 2 35 40 0 www.aeroteam.de -... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: today storms on North and rains on Central part
Rome, Italy - But also for tomorrow
"Today, diffused rains on Northern regions and in particular on northern Piedmont, Lombardy, north of Veneto, Trentino Alto Adige, Friuli Venezia Giulia, central-northern Tuscany, Apennine of the Emilia. Rains... more
CargoFinnair launches all-cargo connections towards Asia
Rome, Italy - Served by Boeing MD-11 airplanes
"As from May on, Finnair is going to perform all-cargo flights towards Hong Kong/Seoul using a Boeing MD-11 airplane that the Finnish airline has been converting for goods transportation: directly from... more
HelicoptersUS presidential helicopters: Finmeccanica-Boeing contact
Rome , Italy - The agreement could boost Italian industry's chances, after the news about on hand agreement Lockheed-Sikorsky
Finmeccanica is in talks with Boeing over a possible joint bid to supply the US with a new presidential helicopter after the Pentagon cancelled the Italian defence and industrial group’s original contract l... more
AerospaceTanDEM-X – Mapping the Earth in 3DAstrium satellite complete and ready for launch campaign
Munich, Germany - High-tech radar product scheduled for launch on 21 June 2010
The German radar satellite TanDEM-X, built by Astrium, has proven its suitability for operation in space in a series of special tests at IABG in Ottobrunn, near Munich. On 11 May, the satellite will leave... more
AirlinesThe last Meridiana's balance sheet, before new deal
Olbia, Italy - Good recovery for the second 2009's six-months
Meridiana, company born on 3rd of May 1991, presented its last balance sheets in the team as we knew it until today. From next days it will be managed in a new form inside Meridiana SpA, the financial... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Darwin aircraft will fly Rome-Rimini route in code-sharing
Lugano, Switzerland - The young Swiss carrier is on a growth trend
Darwin Airlines and Alitalia companies will fly in code-sharing from next 24th of May, Darwin's financial director told to "Il Mondo" newspaper. The route served will be Rome-Rimini, and flights will be... more
Press releaseAir transport: Italian Minister Matteoli postponed strike fixed for next Monday
Rome, Italy - Regular flights; the protest deferred to other date
"With own order, the Italian Transports Minister, Altero Matteoli, according to the article 8 of law 146/90 and successive changes, has deferred to other date the strike announced by different unions in... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 700 series turbofan engines (2010-07-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent internal oil fires due to coking and carbon buildup that could cause uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 63)] [Page 16655-16657] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2010-07-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 63)] [Page 16660-16662] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
HelicoptersUSA presidential helicopters: Sikorsky-Lockheed agreement?
Washington, Usa - Even if Lockheed has to negotiate a termination agreement with AgustaWestland
Former rivals Sikorsky Aircraft and Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) said they would join forces in a follow-on U.S. Navy presidential helicopter competition even as Lockheed continued to negotiate a settlement... more
AirportsPrague's airport declined its fares, pressed by Ryanair
Prague, Czech Republic - In front of the possibility of deleting flights to and from Czech capital by the low-cost carrier
Prague's Ruzyne International Airport is declining to lower airport fees for Ryanair, prompting Europe's biggest budget carrier to be operative in the Czech airstation. The airport management company seems... more
IndustryTAAG Linhas Aereas de Angola announced order for two B-777/300ER airplanes
Washington, Usa - Order includes purchase rights for two additional models
Boeing and Angola's TAAG Linhas Aereas de Angola (Angola Airlines) yesterday announced the airline ordered two 777-300ER airplanes (Extended Range) in a deal that also includes purchase rights for two... more
Fair and showsAirbus displays new ACJ airplane at "EBACE"
Blagnac, France - It will take place in Geneva, 4-6 May 2010
A new Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ) is being displayed at "EBACE" (European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition in Geneva, 4-6 May 2010), giving visitors the chance to experience for themselves... more
Finance and economyShareholders’ meeting of Finmeccanica approves 2009 results and dividend
Rome, Italy - Key figures, changes to articles of association
The shareholders of Finmeccanica SpA, who met today in Rome, have approved the company’s annual results for 2009 and viewed a presentation of the consolidated figures. The results exceeded forecasts, w... more
DefenseFinmeccanica. Defence Systems: OTO Melara, WASS, MBDA
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 231 million (nc); Adjusted EBITA: EUR 14 million (+27%)
OTO Melara, WASS, MBDA (figures for the MBDA joint-venture are consolidated proportionally at 25%). Revenues were EUR 231 million, in line with the figure of EUR 232 million at 31 March 2009. The increase... more