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Press releaseFixed for 7th of June airport handler workers' strike postponed by Matteoli
Rome, Italy - Lasting 8 hours
"Planned for 7th of June the 8-hour strike, from 10am to 6pm, for handling personnel of all the national airports. The claim was called again by Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti and Ugltrasporti 'Following... more
Finance and economyEADS reports results of first quarter 2010
Leiden, Holland - Its macro-economic and commercial environment is gradually improving but remains challenging
EADS reports results of 1Q10. The highlights are, in short: - Revenues of € 9.0 billion: high level of deliveries sustained - EBIT before one-off at € 0.15 billion - EBIT of € 83 million - N... more
AirportsToday closed the Reykjavik's airport
Reykjavik , Iceland - Because of the volcanic cloud. The officials hope to reopen it at midnight
The main Iceland's airstation, the"Keflavik" Reykjavik's international airport today is closed because of re-appearing of volcanic cloud. The officials let know they hope to reopen it for midnight, local... more
AirportsAeroporti di Puglia's growth: reference system
Bari, Italy - Renewed the appointment to Di Paola to led the company
The Puglia's airport system is candidate to become very probably a reference hub in Mediterranean sea. The last collected data tell this clearly; Bari's, Brindisi's and Foggia's airports registered a 23%... more
IndustryBoeing's NewGen Tanker "Dresses" the new Rockwell Collins technology
Seattle, Usa - The avionics-specialized company continues its story of successes
Boeing's NewGen Tanker will feature the same advanced Rockwell Collins flight deck technology that is being supplied to the 787 Dreamliner. In addition to the flight deck, Rockwell Collins has been... more
HelicoptersFor the third consecutive year, the helicopter industry exhibition "HAI"
Moscow, Russia - The state of art for industries and companies operating in the sector
The Helicopter Association International (HAI) will organize in Russia, for the third consecutive year, an exhibition where the most important industries and companies operating in the sector are going... more
Fair and showsOma Sud Interiors at "Aircraft Interior Expo"
Capua, Italy - It will take place in Hamburg from 18-20 May
"Oma Sus SpA announces that its new division dedicated to seats and interiors solutions, Oma Sud Interiors, will make its official debut at Hamburg 'Aircraft Interiors Expo' from 18 to 20 May 2010. At... more
IndustryLockheed Martin completes delivery of C-130J airplanes to RNAF
Marietta, Usa - Super Hercules to employ in national airlift and for international missions
Lockheed Martin (LM) completed deliveries of the four C-130J airplanes ordered by the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNAF) at a ceremony with US and Norwegian officials. LM received a contract from the... more
AirlinesNew service between Basel and Venice by SWISS
Milan, Italy - The seasonal link will be operated from July 1 to August 22
SWISS International Air Lines will be adding a new seasonal Basel-Venice service to its schedules on 1 July. The new four-times-weekly flights will provide convenient non-stop service between the city... more
SecurityFAA AD on British Aerospace Regional Aircraft model HP-137 Jetstream Mk1, series 200, series 3101, and model 3201 airplanes (2010-08-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 19209-19212] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model CL-600/2B19 airplanes (2010-08-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 19203-19207] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma Group: Board approves Q1 report as at 31 March 2010
Rome, Italy - Chaired by Fabrizio Palenzona
"The Board of Directors of Aeroporti di Roma S.p.A., chaired by Fabrizio Palenzona, approved today ADR Group Q1 Report at 31 March 2010. The performance of the first quarter has been characterised by a... more
Civil aviationHeathrow. British-Unite dispute: operating 50% of airplanes during the strike
London, Great Britain - The first tranche is planned from 18th to 23th of May
British Airways, under contingency plans that have been announced, plans to run at least half its flights from Heathrow Airport during the first wave of strikes by cabin crew next week under contingency... more
DiscussionsSurvive an aircraft crash: do children have a better chance?
Rome, Italy - The case of Dutch child safe in the air disaster at Tripoli, follows similar cases and put a question
Only a Dutch boy could survive the Tripoli's plane crash, where 103 persons, whose 92 passengers and 11 crew staff, paid with their lives. The sole survivor, 10 years old, was recognized by his grand-mother,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (EMBRAER) model ERJ-170 and ERJ-190 airplanes (2010-08-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register [Page 19193-19196] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: downpours and sparse storms until Sunday
Rome, Italy - The Italian Civil Defense Department has issued an additional notice for adverse conditions
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available models, has issued a further notice for unfavourable weather conditions that expands that diffused yesterday. In particular from tomorrow,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-340/500 and /600 series airplanes (2010-08-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 19207-19209] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/243, /341, /342, and /343 airplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines (2010-08-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register [Page 19196-19199] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (EMBRAER) model ERJ-170; ERJ-190/100STD, /100LR, /100IGW, /200STD, /200LR, and /200IGW airplanes (2010-08-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 19201-19203] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
AccidentsStill scattered in the ocean the Air France's black boxes
Paris, France - The research has been lasting for a year to enlighten incident's reasons involving Airbus above Atlantic
Unfortunately another setback searching the flight recorders, the CVR (Cockpit Voice Recorder) and the FDR (Flight Data Recorder), belonging to the Air France's Airbus tragically fallen down in the Atlantic... more
AirlinesTam signs new frequent flyer agreements with 16 air companies
San Paolo, Brazil - To earn and buy back points on the flight operated by Star Alliance's members
From today, 13th of May, with the official entry into Star Alliance' network, Tam Airlines has access to 16 new Frequent Flyer programs, so extending the benefits already given to its Tam Fidelidade' members.... more
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