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AirlinesMeridiana fly workers' protest rises at Olbia, flights deleted
Olbia , Italy - Crew dressing dirty uniforms and other workers united in the claim, management calls to order
At Olbia's airport today all flights of Meridiana fly have been cancelled, after unions announced fight about contracts, that would have to be corrected on the occasion of Meridiana and Eurofly merger. Crews... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-380/841, /842, and /861 airplanes (2010-04-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7931-7934] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
IndustryTunisia orders two C-130J aircraft
Marietta, Usa - They will be delivered in 2013 and 2014
The government of Tunisia has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the purchase of two C-130J Super Hercules airlifters with an initial three years of logistics support. Tunisia's new C-130Js, scheduled... more
SecurityFAA AD on SCHEIBE-Flugzeugbau GmbH model SF-25C gliders (2010-04-15)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7936-7938] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Fair and showsSelex Sistemi Integrati at "India Aviation 2010 exhibition"
Hyderabad, India - On display: ACC–FASTI South Project, Tower A-SMGCS, Air Traffic Auxiliary Information: IDS Console
SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI), a Finmeccanica company, takes part at "INDIA AVIATION 2010" exhibition, going to be held at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, from 3rd to 7th March 2010 to show some of its air... more
AirlinesRyanair vince la causa contro i siti non autorizzati presso l'alta corte irlandese
Milano, Italia - I siti stranieri ora possono essere citati in giudizio presso il tribunale irlandese
"Ryanair ha accolto con favore la sentenza dell’alta corte di Dublino, che ha confermato il legittimo diritto della compagnia di condurre azioni legali in Irlanda contro siti stranieri non autorizzati a... more
Press releaseENAC-ICAO: workshop about language requirements for pilots and flight controllers
Rome, Italy - Major English knowledge to avoid misunderstanding
Today from 9:30am at Casa dell'Aviatore of the Italian Air Force, in Rome, a three day workshop started, organized by ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) and by ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)... more
AirlinesMore than 90 airlines have rejected the proposal to build a new airport in UK
London, United Kingdom - Heathrow remained the best location for the UK's main airport
More than 90 airlines represented by Board of Airline Representatives (BAR) have rejected the proposal to build a new airport in the Thames Estuary and the proposal is favoured by London mayor Boris Johnson.... more
ReportItalian Fiavet intervenes on case Ryanair in Sardinia
Cagliari , Italy - Think globally about the division, in period of difficulties
The Italian Federation of travel and tourism associations intervenes (Fiavet) on the case Ryanair, that announced want to delete 8 routes from Cagliari, from next 29th of April. Enzo Manunzam, Fiavet... more
Military aviationAustrian Air Force successfully reaches 1,500 flying hours with Typhoons airplanes
Hallbergmoos, Germany - They have been used to defend the air space during recent events
The Eurofighter Typhoons in service with the Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte, Austria’s Joint Armed Forces Command have successfully reached the 1,500 flying hours milestone. This success came to... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: strong winds on South and on Isles from this evening
Rome, Italy - A notice for adverse conditions has been issued by Department
"An area of low pressure to reach in the next hours Sardinia, where will be recorded sparse precipitations and a marked reinforcement of airing, that then will interest also Sicily and southern regions. The... more
AirlinesPermanent meeting and airplanes on the ground: Meridiana-Eurofly employee up in arms
Olbia, Italy - The protest involves pilots, flight attendants, mechanics and all employees, call center worker included other
After the Meridiana airplane take off on last Sunday, by which the new company, putting together Meridiana and Eurofly, born was ratified, hell broke loose. Yesterday morning first signs: at the Olbia's... more
AirportsAosta's airport reopened at civil traffic
Aosta, Italia - The decision has been taken by the Italian Enac
Aosta's Airport "Corrado Gex" has reopened officially to the civil traffic. The decision has been taken by ENAC (Italian civil Aviation Authrority) and unveiled in a press-conference by the President of... more
AccidentsTwo military airplanes crashed in South Korea
Seoul, South Korea - Impact of two F-5 jets on a mountain, missing three pilots
Yesterday two F-5 jets of South Korean Air Force crashed on a mountain in the area of Gangneung, 237 kilometers east by Seoul. The collision happened during an exercise, at 12:20 local time. Three pilots... more
UAS-DronesMcGeer presents the "Flexrotor"
Washington, Usa - The new UAV designed by pioneer of drones point to reduce costs and give a push to the sector
New unmanned aerial vehicle debuts: the "Flexrotor". The aircraft has about 19 kg weight, and an essential and efficient winged airframe; it's provided with a rotor instead of a propeller, powered by a... more
HelicoptersRobinson accepts orders for new R-66 helicopter
Torrance, Usa - That it has been presented at "Heli-Expo" in Houston
Robinson’s new turbine helicopter, the 5-place R-66, has been presented at "Heli-Expo" in Houston, Texas, February 21, 22, and 23, 2010. The base price with standard equipment is USD 770,000 and the r... more
SecurityFAA AD on SICLI Halon 1211 portable fire extinguishers as installed on various airplanes and helicopters (2010-04-16)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7342-7345] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
ReportChile's earthquake: air helps by Brazil and Argentina; Piper PA-31 falls down
Santiago, Chile - Next hours food, medicinals, generator will be delivered from the sky
Helps organization, started slowly because of objective environmental problems, begins moving with more effectiveness. Brazil and Argentina ensured their airplanes are ready to bring assistance to disastered... more
SecurityFAA AD on McCauley Propeller Systems 1A103/TCM series propellers (2010-04-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent propeller separation due to hub fatigue cracking, which can result in loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 35)] [Page 7934-7936] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Eurocopter France model EC-120B helicopters (2010-05-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a failure of a hub, excessive vibrations, loss of a main rotor blade, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 AD 2010-05-51 Eurocopter France... more
Civil aviationAir transport: January demand shows further improvement, according to IATA
Geneva, Switzerland - There are large geographical differences in the improvements
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced that January 2010 demand for international scheduled air traffic showed continuing improvement. Compared to the previous year, January... more
AirlinesTwo more ATR-72/500s for Lao Airlines?
Laos, Laos - Lao Airlines needs these aircraft
Lao Airlines deputy director, Noudeng Chanthaphasouk, said that the air company is speaking to the government about purchasing two more ATR-72/500 airplanes. Lao Airlines is looking to order two more... more
AirlinesAirOne: over 100,000 tickets sold in two weeks from launch of new flights
Rome, Italy - From Malpensa towards nine domestic and five international destinations
"The tickets sold for links from Milan-Malpensa and 14 destinations served (9 national and 5 international), with over 200 connections per week (250 in July and August), are over 100,000 in two weeks from... more
AirportsThe main runway of New York's airport was closed
New York, Usa - Consequent delay on arrivals and departures
The main runway of New York's airport "John F. Kennedy" will remain closed for next four months. The "Bay Runway" was closed yesterday to get improvements needed from years. Flights will be re-directed... more
AirportsSITA: contract with Stuttgart Airport for EUR 10 million
Rome, Italy - Following the largest deployment of the kiosk in Europe to date
"Stuttgart Airport aims to have 30% of its ten million passengers checking in on SITA’s new compact AirportConnect S3 Kiosk following the largest deployment of the kiosk in Europe to date. In a deal v... more
AirportsBologna and Istanbul nearer from today
Bologna, Italy - Thanks to the new connection served by Turkish Airlines
"Turkish Airlines, Star Alliance partner carrier and fourth European airline for number of passenger, has unveiled today the new daily Bologna-Istanbul connection. With Bologna, Milan-Malpensa's and Venice's... more
AirlinesMoskovia Airlines at Turin-Caselle for the first time
Turin, Italy - The Russian carrier has made a ski charter from Moscow
An airplane of the Russian carrier Moskovia Airlines has landed last Saturday February 27 for the first time on Turin-Caselle's airport: the Boeing 737/800NG with a new flower livery has made a ski charter... more
ReportAtlantic storm "Xinthia" flogs Europe
Paris , France - More than 50 deaths, hundred of flights cancelled in the most important airports
The Atlantic storm "Xinthia" started from south-western Europe flogged France, and later Holland and Germany. Deaths are more than 50, air transportation and not only, have been seriously stricken. Very... more
AirportsSingapore's airport purchases 5% of Gemina (AdR)
Singapore , Singapore - USD 71 million for acquiring shares
Changi airport group (Cag), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Changi airports international (Cai), has acquired a 5% stake in Gemina SpA, the holding company of Aeroporti di Roma (AdR). The S$100... more
ReportChile's earthquake: today Santiago's airport partially reopened
Santiago, Chile - Deaths up to over 700
It's already pretty heavy the weigh of awful earthquake, 8.8 Richter grade, that stroke Chile. The epicentre was in the district of Concepcion, on Saturday 27 morning. Deaths are 708, undefined number... more
Press releaseMeridiana Fly's birth and ANPAV reacts
Olbia, Italy - A meeting with all workers today for the new airline
"The night between February 27 and 28 Meridiana and Eurofly have dead and Meridiana Fly has born. An operation that not satisfies us and mainly banks, that have decided to not fund the business plan. ANPAV... more
CuriositiesPassenger winner with Ryanair scratch card and eats winning ticket
Milan, Italy - A vote to decide to which charity association to receive this not cashed prize
"Ryanair, the Irish low-cost airline confirmed that the winner of a € 10,000 scratch card, on Thursday’s FR1724 flight from Krakow to East Midlands, ate the € 10,000 winning ticket after crew confirmed he ha... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca Arriel 2S1 turboshaft engines (2010-04-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7027-7028] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
AirlinesMeridiana fly takes off
Olbia, Italy - Yesterday, on February 28 the second largest Italian airline company was founded
"Sunday, February 28, 2010: an important day for the Italian air transport sector. A new company was founded called Meridiana Fly, the second largest airline company in Italy which merges two renowned... more
HelicoptersEnstrom Helicopter wins Royal Thai Army training program
Menominee, Usa - For 16 480B models
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation announced that they will be providing 16 480B advanced turbine training helicopters for the Royal Thai Army. The 480B was selected in a competitive bidding process that... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 series airplanes (2010-04-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 29)] [Page 6852-6854] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
CuriositiesRyanair presents to "KIDS" the proceeds by cabin crew calendar
Milan, Italy - € 300,000 raised from calendar in just three years
"Ryanair, the Irish airline, presented UK children’s charity “KIDS” with € 110,000 from the sale of all 11,000 copies of the 2010 Cabin Crew Charity Calendar which sold out in just five weeks. The “... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week in March
Rome, Italy - From Wednesday 3 to next Sunday 7
Wednesday 03 - "India Aviation - Trade Day". Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, India. + 91 (0)80 22861949 +44 (0)1252 532800 www.india-aviation.in Thursday 04 - "India Aviation - Trade Day". Begumpet... more
AerospaceHigh-performance ESA receiver brings satnav indoors
Paris, France - Satellite navigation is having an enormous impact on our daily lives
Satellite navigation is having an enormous impact on our daily lives. In practical terms it means the only place left to get lost is indoors, where satnav signals fail to reach. But one ESA project is... more
AerospaceReady to use the second tool "ROSA" to study the ocean
Rome, Italy - Delivered from Italian Space Agency to Argentinian's one
The second tool "ROSA", developed by Italian Space Agency (ASI) and built by Leben (today Thales Alenia Space) is ready to be operative. This small jewel made in Italy, with 16 Kg weight, will measure... more
Civil aviationAir Partner is continuing its effort for Haiti
Milan, Italy - More than a month after the earthquake of last 12th January
"More than a month after the earthquake that stroke Haiti, help operations of Air Partner, global company providing commercial airplanes and private jets with offices in all over the world, are continuing. Last... more
IndustryBombardier announces order for 40+40 CS-300 airplanes
Toronto, Canada - With this order Republic Airways Holdings becomes first customer for CSeries
Bombardier Aerospace announced a major order for its all-new CSeries aircraft to Republic Airways Holdings Inc. The Indianapolis, Indiana-based airline has signed a firm purchase agreement to acquire 40... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310/221, -222, -322, - 324, and -325, A-300B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R, and F4-622R, equipped with P&W PW4000 or JT9D-7R4 series engines (2010-04-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 6849-6851] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Dassault-Aviation model Falcon 900EX airplanes (2010-04-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 6854-6857] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirportsWind Jet will fly from Turin to Bucharest
Turin, Italy - The new link three times per week from next April 21
Wind Jet continues to grow on Turin-Caselle's airport with the inauguration of the new Turin/Bucharest-Otopeni flight, from next April 21. The connection will be served by Airbus A-320 aircraft from 180... more
CuriositiesSome British hostesses push their fantasy too much over
London, England - Some sexy photos published on a website and English tabloids
Some hostesses pushed their fantasy too much over. On a hard website is possible to see photos of some hostesses working with one of best known airlines, the British Airways. They took pictures of... more
DefenseThe brand new "Blue Army" of Chinese Air Force
Nanjing , China - Reorganization of troops acting the role of imaginary enemy during exercise
Chinese Air Force was involved, in a top secret area of east China, in a two day-and-night exercises under information-based conditions. Here new troop unit of the air force of the Nanjing Military Area... more
HelicoptersMilitary helicopters: Boeing-Australia deal
Oakey, Australia - For support, training and maintenance services
Boeing has signed an USD 39 million change proposal with Australia to increase the scope of the Army Aviation Training and Training Support (AATTS) contract for support to operators of the Australian Army's... more
Civil aviationAEA: unlock the benefits of the Single Sky
Brussels, Belgium - Needed to rationalize European air transport
AEA, the Association of European Airlines, has today expressed the need to pursue progress towards the rationalisation of European airspace under the "Single European Sky" (SES) programme. According... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines orders 25 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Chicago, USA - Plus an option for further 50
Boeing and United Airlines yesterday announced that they have finalized an order for 25 787/8 Dreamliner aircraft. The agreement includes the opportunity to purchase another 50 Dreamliners. The order is... more