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Civil aviationSingle Sky Committee gives favourable opinion on draft EC Regulation
Brussels, Belgium - On Aeronautical Data and Information Quality.
On 14 October 2009, the European Commission’s Single Sky Committee gave its unanimous support to a new interoperability Implementing Rule on Aeronautical Data and information Quality (ADQ). The rule s... more
SecurityEmergency exercise at "Al Bateen Executive Airport" in Adu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, EAU - For two hours the airport will be partially closed
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) will conduct a full scale emergency response exercise at Al Bateen Executive Airport today, in accordance with Civil Aviation Regulations issued by the General Civil Aviation... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: two Japan destinations to launch in first quarter 2010
Abu Dhabi, UAE - To Nagoya and Tokyo, the first ones in the Country
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will launch services to Nagoya and Tokyo in the first quarter of 2010 – the airline’s first destinations in Japan. The carrier will ope... more
AirlinesThe restructuring of Jat, passes, through the cutting of 550 jobs
Belgrade, Serbia - Decreases will also involve leaders – all by the end of the year
Srdjan Radovanovic, director general of the Serbian airline, Jat Airways, declared that there is an action-plan to implement a plan of corporate reorganisation, which includes cutting, by the end of the... more
AirlinesThe Ecuadorian Aerogal announces merger with the Colombian Avianca
Quito, Ecuador - Details of the merger will be available in the coming days
Set up the negotiations, the details of which were not disclosed about the merger of the commercial airline Ecuadorian Aerogel with Columbian Avianca. The “Efe” agency reports the statement of the Pre... more
AirlinesAegean Airlines inaugurates the new direct flight Malpensa-Salonika
Rome, Italy - Served three times per week
"Aegean Airlines continues to grew on the Italian market and adds Salonika to destinations already served from Malpensa and from Fiumicino. With the Winter timetable, from October 26, 2009, the departing... more
AirlinesSuspended the landing in Italy of the Seagle Air
Bratislava, Slovakia - An itinerary revealed in the last edition of the "TTG Reunion" in Rimini
From midnight of the 23rd of October, Seagle Air has suspended its charter flights from Bratislava, thus blocking all landings schedules at the various Italian airports, amongst which that of Lamezia Terme. As... more
AirlinesCzech Government to block CSA's privatisation
Prague, Czech Republic - The State will carry on to the "Agonizing" reorganization
Jan Fischer, the Czech Prime Minister, yesterday stated during a press conference that: "The Government has decided that it will no longer sell CSA (Czech Airlines) as requested by the Minister of Economy... more
AccidentsAfghanistan. 14 American soldiers perished due to Isaf helicopters crash
Rome, Italy - As stated in a press conference issued by the NATO Commandment in Afghanistan
The dead toll of the ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) helicopter crash amounts to 14 dead American soldiers. Three helicopters have crashed, one in the west of the Country and two have collided... more
Civil aviationSale ERJ-145 old Alitalia: the opening of envelopes offers will take place today
Rome, Italy - It will deal with a batch of 14 samples
Today at 12.00pm there will be the opening of the bids received for the sale of the sixth batch of 14 Embraer ERJ -145 aircraft which belonged to the old Alitalia as valuation made last June, to the amount... more
AirlinesIberia. Cabin crew strike causes the cancellation of 200 flights
Rome, Italy - The confussionary state will persists through out today
The Spanish airline Iberia has yesterday cancelled 200 flights due to a cabin crew strike, confusion will continue even throughout today, bringing the total amount of flights cancelled to that of 400 or... more
AirportsSea SpA reduces its participation as a share holder in Malpensa European Logistics
Milan, Italy - The Milan airports’ management company is continuing in putting into action the implementation of the Industrial business plan as formulated in 2009–2016
“SEA Sp? has, yesterday morning, signed a contract for the handing over of 75% of the company ‘Malpensa European Logistics’ to Argol Sp?, a company that deals with cargo and logistics sector. With this... more
Civil aviationEC requests BA, Iberia and Continental to assign its empty slots to its competitors
London, United Kingdom - To create a tripartite agreement in regards to the transatlantic routes
Yesterday it has been reported by the British daily newspaper the "Financial Times" that the European Commission (EC) considers that the agreement established among British Airways (BA), Iberia (once the... more
SecurityAustrian Eurofighter Typhoons on duty for NATO’s Defence Ministers meeting
Hallbergmoos, Germany - On last October 22 and 23 in Bratislava, Slovakia
The Austrian Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoons were significantly involved in air policing missions during meetings of "NATO’s Defence Ministers" held in Bratislava, Slovakia, on Thursday 22 and Friday 23... more
Conferences"Aerospace and Defense Meetings" (2): the "Green Aircraft Conference"
Turin, Italy - With the participation by societies, as Rolls-Royce, Boeing, Avio, Alenia, Eurocopter
"The basic themes at the heart of the 'Green Aircraft' international conference are: reduction of the oil's dependence, use of sustained energies, utilization of alternative sources for thrust, aircraft... more
AirportsAir Arabia's flights take off from Casablanca to Bologna
Bologna, Italy - Four ones per week to Bologna, for a total of 14 weekly links with Italy
"Air Arabia (Maroc), the new low-cost airline for Morocco, has announced today the starting of flights that will link Bologna's airport to Casablanca, the carrier's hub in Morocco. The maiden flight was... more
Civil aviationEASA certifies BTV and ROW/ROP systems on the Airbus A-380 airplanes
Blagnac, France - Improving runway turnaround time and reducing runway excursion risk at landing
Following recent successful development testing, “Brake-To-Vacate” (BTV) and “Runway Overrun Warning and Prevention” (ROW/ROP) have both been approved and certified for the Airbus A-380 by the Europea... more
DefenseOto Melara signs contract worth around 20 million euro for 81 HITROLE Light
Rome, Italy - The turrets will equip the Lince vehicles employed in Afghanistan
"Oto Melara, a Finmeccanica company, signed a contract worth around 20 million euro with Italy’s Ministry of Defence - General Directorate of Terrestrial Armaments to supply 81 HITROLE Light turrets. The H... more
Civil aviationAir France and KLM to jointly adopt solution from Amadeus
Milan, Italy - To ensure a passengers service of last generation
"Amadeus, a global society in technology for the airline industry, today announces that Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have signed a ten year agreement for the implementation and operation of... more
AirlinesAlitalia: changes denomination of Terminals from Fiumicino's airport
Rome, Italy - Also the passengers of Alitalia's flights to France and Holland, served in code-share with Air France and KLM, are accepted at Terminal 1
" From yesterday, on Sunday October 25, the denomination of Terminals of Rome-Fiumicino's airport has changed. In particular: Terminal A becomes Terminal 1 (T1) Terminal AA becomes Terminal 2 (T2)... more
Fair and shows"Aerospace and Defense Meetings", the international aerospace and defense convention in Italy
Turin, Italy - It will take place at Oval Lingotto in Turin next October 28 and 29
"Held in Torino on 28 and 29 October, 'Aerospace and Defense Meetings' is the international business convention in Italy for the aerospace industry. The event is structured on B2B meetings - to build up... more
AirlinesThe new Winter timetable by Alitalia in force from yesterday
Rome, Italy - Until next March 27, 2010
"The new Winter season by Alitalia has begun yesterday, on October 25, until next March 27, 2010. The schedule predicts 2300 weekly frequencies on 129 routes and 72 destinations in Italy and in other... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week of October
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 26 to next Saturday 31
Monday 26 - "China Sport Aviation Forum". Laiwu City, Shandong Province, China. www.chinacivilaviation.com Wednesday 28 - "International Business Convention for the Aerospace Industries". Oval... more
AirlinesRyanair calls on Italian Government to keep the national airports open during strikes
Rome, Italy - Also for future strikes, if necessary by calling out the military forces
"Ryanair, last Friday 23rd October called on the Italian Government to ensure that Italy’s vital airports remain open even if transport workers decide to strike. Italy can not afford these airport closures a... more
ReportFlight pilots "Forget" to land being busily involved in a discussion
Washington , USA - The NTSB opens an inquiry. Only 240 kilometers away from their destination did the pilots realize they had "Forgotten" to land
An Airbus A-320 belonging to Northwest Airlines, travelling on Wednesday the 21st of October from St. Paul International Airport of San Diego to Minneapolis, was carrying 147 passengers on board when it... more
AirlinesIberia cancels over 400 flights scheduled for today and tomorrow
Madrid, Spain - The protesting flight personnel threatens strikes for November too
The Spanish company Iberia was forced to cancel over 400 flights scheduled for today and tomorrow, due to a strike called by the flight personnel. The airline stated "Due to protests organized by the... more
AirportsHeathrow voted for the worst airport again
Rome, Italy - The Singapore Changi airport was elected the favourite
For the second consecutive year the London airport of Heathrow was voted as the worst airport in the wold, according to a survey testing the opinion of over 14,500 passengers from 160 different countries,... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: still storms and strong winds on Central-South and on Isles
Rome, Italy - A further notice issued by the Italian Civil Defense Department
"The bad weather that in the last days has interested the major part of the Peninsula will insist still on central-meridional regions and on Sicily. Strong winds until tomorrow, on Saturday October... more
HelicoptersBoeing delivers 2 Apache Longbow Crew Trainers to US Army
St Louis, Usa - LCT used for training in Iraq and Afghanistan
Boeing Company delivered two new Apache Longbow Crew Trainers (LCT) to the U.S. Army at Fort Hood, Texas, and the Army declared the helicopter simulators "Ready for training" on Sept. 4. These LCTs reflect... more
IndustryBoeing: Norwegian Air Shuttle sign order for six Next-Generation 737s
Seattle, Usa - The low-cost carrier has a total of 48 B-737NG aircraft
Boeing and low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle yesterday confirmed an order for an additional six Next-Generation 737-800s. With this order, Norwegian has a total of 48 Next-Generation 737 airplanes... more
HelicoptersBoeing proposes "Apache" and "Chinook" helicopters to India
St. Louis, Usa - The country needs 22 attack and 15 transport aircraft
The Boeing Company submitted two proposals to the Indian Air Force this week, offering the AH-64D "Apache" and the CH-47F "Chinook" for India's attack and heavy-lift helicopter competitions. India... more
HelicoptersTurbomeca USA and Era Helicopters LLC sign support by the hour contract covering 43 Arriel 1D1 engines
Bordes, France - The agreement worth is not known
The Arriel 1D1 engines equip Era Helicopters’ AS-350 helicopters. This new contract follows the Turbomeca SBH® contract signed last year for Makila 2A engines, powering Era Helicopters’ fleet of Eurocopter EC-2... more
AirportsItalian strike: eight arriving and departing flights from "Marconi" Airport in Bologna have been cancelled
Bologna, Italy - Another flight arriving from Gatwick was redirected to Milan-Linate
"Regarding the general transportation strike called by RdB, Confederazione Cobas and Sdl, occurring at a national level today from 12:00am to 4:00pm, airlines have cancelled eight departing and incoming... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines launches new flights
Dallas, USA - From the Northwest Florida International Airport starting from May 2010
The Southwest Airlines, established over 38 years ago as a small Texan company, currently has a fleet of over 500 airplanes transporting 100 million passengers per year, has announced the opening of new... more
HelicoptersPZL-Swidnik delivered 1000th airframe to AgustaWestland
Cascina Costa, Italy - The helicopter model was the AW-109 LUH
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that Polish helicopter manufacturer PZL-?widnik delivered the 1000th fuselage to AW during an official ceremony held last Wednesday in ?widnik, marking... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma (2): Aviation and Security Manager, Pistola, explains details of the change denomination of terminals and boarding areas
Rome, Italy - The new sign system is given the green light
"- The new sign system is given the green light Terminal A will be renamed Terminal 1. Terminal AA will become Terminal 2, B and C – together - will become Terminal 3. A veritable revolution i... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma (AdR) changes denomination of Terminals and boarding areas
Rome, Italy - The replacement of passenger information signs will take place in two stages: the first one next Sunday
"Conforming to the world major hubs, the Rome airport adopts the numerical identification system of the Terminals: 1, 2, 3, 5, so as to distinguish them from boarding areas, identified from letters B,... more
Military aviationThe Swiss Federal Council keeps the current program regarding the partial substitution of the Tiger fleet
Berne, Switzerland - The decision was taken on Wednesday during the session
In the meeting held on the 21st October the Swiss Federal Council decided to keep the same program regarding the purchase project "Partial replacing of the Tiger airplanes fleet (SPFT)". During the meeting... more
Government actsItalian question regarding the lack of use of air bridges at the Catania airport and on consequences to passengers
Catania, Italy - Latteri, a Sicilian deputy of the Mpa, announces his intention towards the Ministry of Infrastructures and Transport
"The air bridges that have been installed at the Catania-Fontanarossa airport remain mostly unused, resulting in arriving and departing passengers having to wait for the shuttle buses. It is unknown how... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica has delivered the last C-27J to the Lithuanian Air Force
Rome, Italy - As per the contract signed in June 2006
Alenia Aeronautica has delivered on the 21st of October 2009 to the Air Force of the Lithuanian Republic the last out of 3 C-27Js, as per the contract signed in June 2006, fully meeting time schedule. The... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 800 Series Turbofan Engines (2009-21-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent stage 5 and 6 disc crack initiation and propagation that might lead to uncontained disc failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 199)] [Page 53154-53156] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on 328 Support Services GmbH Dornier model 328-100 and -300 airplanes (2009-21-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 199)] [Page 53151-53153] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca S.A. ARRIUS 1A Turboshaft Engines (2009-21-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 199)] [Page 53153-53154] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AerospaceItalian Space Agency (Asi): Rosetta takes off
Rome, Italy - Third and last flyby around the world of the directed toward the Churyumov Gerasimenko
On the 13th of November the Space probe Rosetta produced by the European Space Agency (ESA), which has already travelled for 4.5 million of kilometers, should circumnavigate the Earth for the last time... more
IndustryCessna posts the "NBAA" convention live on Internet for its customers
Orlando, USA - The industry partners with Williams International to provide new engine maintenance programs
Cessna Aircraft Company, said it will stream live on the Internet a number of maintenance and overhaul sessions for Citation aircraft conducted during the "National Business Aviation Association" ("NBAA")... more
Science and technology"Solar Impulse": the solar aircraft has been handed over to the test team last Monday
Lausanne, Switzerland - They will take place between November 2 and December 20, 2009, depend on weather conditions
"After spending the summer on the finishing and fine-tuning of their airplane, Bertrand Piccard, André Borschberg and their team will be rolling out the prototype Solar Impulse HB-SIA from its construction... more
AirportsFlorence Airport: strike called for tomorrow by Italian Cub Trasporti union
Florence, Italy - For four hours
"After the communication made by Cub Trasporti, calling for a general strike, which was adhered to by the Cub unions present at the Florence Airport SpA, changes to normal activities at the 'Amerigo Vespucci'... more
IndustryBombardier will open a new Assistance Center at Schiphol
Orlando, USA - For Learjet, Challenger and Global airplanes sold in the region
Bombardier announces the imminent opening of a new Service Center at the Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (Holland), the first center in Europe entirely owned by the company. This new structure that opens in... more
Finance and economyLockheed Martin announced third quarter 2009 results
Bethesda, Usa - Net sales of $11.1 billion
Lockheed Martin has unveiled the results concerning the third quarter 2009. The data in details are: - Third quarter net sales of $11.1 billion; Year-to-date net sales of $32.7 billion - Third... more
IndustryBombardier selects Lufthansa Technik for the development of its Learjet 85 cabin
Orlando, Usa - The new airplane entirely realized in all composite material
Bombardier Aerospace announced that Lufthansa Technik has been selected to develop the new all-composite Learjet 85 aircraft’s state-of-the-art cabin management system (CMS). The digital, Ethernet-based C... more