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AirlinesExcellence Swiss: in 2008 created over 500 jobs
Berne, Switzerland - It recorded a 10% growth
Positive results in 2008 for Swiss. "We are satisfied of our work in 2008 -CEO Swiss Christoph Franz said-. We transported over 13.5 million passengers (12.2 million in 2007), recording a +10% growth.... more
AirportsMaintenance works for Prague airport
Prague, Czech Republic - In April the routine operations
Prague airport is getting close to the routine maintenance works for its runways, scheduled for second half of April, using a system of sequential maintenance: the two runways will be alternatively closed... more
AirportsQatar Airways to commence new flights from Sydney
Sydney, Australia - An old agreement prevented the carrier to fly to this city
Sydney Airport has welcomed the announcement by Qatar Airways that they will commence flying from Sydney later this year. The CEO of the Australian airport, Russell Balding, said that this carrier was... more
AirportsFrankfurt air traffic declines in February
Frankfurt, Germany - The number of passengers decreased by 13.3% on the same month of 2008
Frankfurt Airport’s (FRA) traffic figures for February 2009 were similar with the preceding month of January. Despite a larger minus in overall figures, the traffic decline did not accelerate. The higher p... more
Civil defenseA new heliport for Italian Civil Defense near Caserta
Caserta, Italy - It will be the first similar structure in the area
It will be built in Carinaro (Caserta) a new heliport for Italian Civil Defense. To announce it was the coordinator of the rescue operational unit of Carinaro, Francesco Magurno. "We thank the mayor Masi... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol report, air delays had a little decrease in 2008
Brussels, Belgium - The total number of flights increased by 0.4%
Eurocontrol, the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, released a report with the overview of the delay situation in the European Civil Aviation Conference area. It is based on the Eurocontrol... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM to buy new planes?
Paris, France - The carrier seems to be on the point of spending $20 billion to buy 100 A-350s or B-787s
According to French newspaper "La Tribune" Air France-KLM should be on the point of spending about $20 billion to buy 100 new planes, Airbus A-350 or Boeing 787 "Dreamliner". Only 20% of the total should... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: EC-135 simulator ready
Donauworth, Germany - The new device will help training helicopter pilots
It's ready for use in Donauworth, the German headquarter of Eurocopter, the EC-135 flight simulator. It will allow Eurocopter's costumers to use another training instrument for their pilots' training. “We h... more
Civil aviationChina, 35 new routes to save fuel
Beijing, China - The initiative will be operating immediately: distances altogether reduced of 2900km
Despite some difficulties because the Chinese air space is strictly controlled by the military, airlines finally managed to convince Beijing to reorganize the local and international flights distribution... more
AerospaceDiscovery launch delayed again
Cape Canaveral, USA - Scheduled for tonight has been cancelled for a gas leak. Nasa: "Not before Sunday"
Another delay for the Discovery Shuttle, scheduled for tonight (European time, see AVIONEWS), but cancelled by NASA for a hydrogen leak during the countdown. The inspection will take place in these days... more
DefenseThe Italian Air Force 70th Wing entitled to general Graziani
Latina, Italy - The ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 14th, at the "Comani" airport in Latina
It will be held on Saturday, March 14th, the ceremony, in front of Italian Defense Chief of Staff, general Vincenzo Camporini, for the entitlement of the Air Force 70th Wing to the memory of general Giulio... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-215-6B11 and CL-215-6B11 airplanes (2009-05-04)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corroded bearings which could lead to hinge deformation, and could result in a rudder jam and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8860-8863] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC, Riggio: "Great respect for minister Matteoli"
Rome, Italy - A press release from the authority clarifies some president's statements issued by the newspapers
ENAC (Italian authority for civil aviation) issued in a press release yesterday, 11th March, some clarification words of president Vito Riggio about his statements spread by the newspapers. In particular... more
Fair and showsIn "SAT Expo Europe" the first conference on mobile satellite services
Rome, Italy - Eutelsat will present the new applications
Few days away from the launch in Baïkonour (in Kazakhstan) of the W2A, the first European satellite in S band, Eutelsat will present in SAT Expo Europe the new applications for mobility e their market... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the dispute on Malpensa Airport goes on
Rome, Italy - The statements by Roberto Colaninno
"I understand the necessity of Mr Bonomi to reach agreements for saving Malpensa from the current crisis and I do not surprise me that flourishes the dread of Lufthansa in full a delicate negotiation with... more
AirportsUE Commission welcomes the adoption of the Directive on airport charges
Brussels, Belgium - Vice-President Tajani: "Important first step"
"The EU legislators agreed yesterday, March 11th, on a Directive on airport charges. Vice-President Antonio Tajani, responsible for transport said: 'I am delighted with this outcome: it is an important... more
SecurityFAA AD on Dornier model 328-300 airplanes (2009-01-06)
Washington, Usa - To reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8853-8856] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Civil aviationEU: "Use-or-lose" rules reignited the air dispute
Brussels, Belgium - The criticism by low-cost airlines against the Tajani's proposal
A European Commission proposal to help struggling airlines triggered a clash on Tuesday between big airlines and low-cost carriers, which dismissed the proposal as a protectionist ploy. At the dispute’s c... more
Military aviationBoeing delivers operational flight trainer for Australia's Wedgetail AEW&C Program
Seattle, USA - The flight simulator was designed, built by Thales
The Boeing Company has delivered an operational flight trainer (OFT) to Australia for the Project Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) program. The OFT, which the customer accepted on Feb.... more
AirportsBologna, temporary contract for the construction of a rail connection station-airport has been allocated
Bologna, Italy - Five km will be covered in ten minutes
The municipality of Bologna allocated a temporary contract for the construction of the rail "people mover" between Bologna train station and "Guglielmo Marconi" airport. The winner is Consorzio cooperative... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi delivers the first two MB-339CMs to the Royal Malaysian Air Force
Venegono, Italy - The remaining six models in the course of 2009
"Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, has delivered to the Royal Malaysian Air Force its first two MB-339CM trainers. These two aircraft are part of an order for eight trainers placed by the RMAF... more
AirlinesMacedonian national air company for sale
Skopje, Macedonia - Great interest from foreign investors for the Balkan carrier
MAT (Macedonia Avio-Transport) difficulties due to its huge debt with Eurocontrol, European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, seem not to come to an end, after Italy and Germany banned the... more
AirportsOslo airport: traffic decline continues in February
Oslo, Norway - Over 1,2 million passengers
In February 1,261,507 passengers travelled through Oslo Airport. This was 92,403 or 13% fewer than during the same period last year. The decline on domestic routes was 77,135 passengers or 11%, and on... more
AerospaceIss: spacewalk for two "Expedition 18" astronauts
Cape Canaveral, USA - EVA completed to install some experiments and check the Station's conditions
Two "Expedition 18" astronauts, American Mike Fincke and Russian Yuri Lonchakov, completed an EVA (Extra Vehicular Activity) to install some experiments outside the International Space Station (ISS). The... more
HelicoptersGuarguaglini: "Marine One" configuration is not going to change
London, UK - Pansa: "The order has never been into question"
The EH-101 (US-101, then renamed VH-71A Kestrel) is back on the news. The contract, won by a firm led by Lockheed Martin and Finmeccanica, for the supply of the American presidential helicopters, was in... more
Civil aviationAEA welcomes EU proposals on airport slots
Brussels, Belgium - "Practical and beneficial for the consumers, the environment and all airlines"
Temporary suspension of "Use it or lose it" rule practical and beneficial for the consumers, the environment and all airlines, says AEA The Association of European Airlines, which represents the 34... more
AerospaceNASA's Ares I rocket 1st stage igniter successfully tested
Huntsville, USA - The first crewed flight of Orion is planned for 2015
NASA has completed a successful test firing of the igniter that will be used to start the Ares I rocket first stage motor. The March 10 test paves the way for the initial ground test of the Ares I... more
IndustryLufthansa becomes launch customer for Bombardier Aerospace C-Series aircraft
Toronto, Canada - A deal worth about 1.53 billion dollars
Bombardier Aerospace announced that Deutsche Lufthansa AG, the launch customer for the C-eries aircraft program, has signed a firm purchase agreement for 30 C-Series model C-S-100 (formerly C-110) single-aisle... more
CuriositiesItaly: "Aerial" novelties at Vicenza Luxury & Yachts
Vicenza, Italy - Pieces of furniture built with parts from historical planes. Launched Air Partner's Jetcard
It's been held in these days in Vicenza the fair Luxury & Yachts. Within all the stands, some expositors suggested particular novelties concerning the aviation world, like Arteinmotion which presented... more
ReportCote d'Ivoire releases seized Nigerian plane
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire - Solved after long diplomatic negotiations the drawback of an Arik Air charter
Ivoirian authorities finally released the seazed Hawker HS-850 XP aircraft seized of February the 16th for supposed air space violation. Also released the crew members. Days of intense diplomatic negotiations... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: Board approved 2008 draft financial statements
Rome, Italy - It has also called for the shareholders' meeting at half of April
"Today the Board of Directors of Aeroporti di Roma SpA, chaired by Fabrizio Palenzona, approved the draft financial statements of the company Aeroporti di Roma SpA as well as the consolidated accounts... more
SecurityIndonesia grounds Lion Air MD-90s
Jakarta , Indonesia - Decision taken after two accidents in the last few days
After two accidents in two weeks the Indonesian government decided to ground all low-cost Lion Air Douglas MD-90s. The decision has been taken by minister of transports Jusman Syafii Djamal in a moment... more
Fair and shows"Australian International Air Show": Team Aero wins C-130J support contract
Avalon, Australia - Valued at USD 292 million
"With proven capability and experience in Deep Maintenance and Through-Life-Support (TLS) to large military fixed-wing aircraft, 'Team Aero' members Australian Aerospace (Eurocopter's subsidiary), Lockheed... more
SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ airplanes (2009-02-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8724-8726] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-500 airplanes (2009-05-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8845-8851] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
Military aviationUSA: production of military tanker delayed 5 years?
Washington, USA - The administrative offices are deciding on the chance of delaying the purchase of the new Boeing 767
The White House is weighing the opportunity that the Pentagon delays of at least 5 years the purchase of the new Boeing 767 tankers. These, if built, would replace the aging KC-135 dating back to Eisenhower's... more
IndustryBoeing announces enough financing for airplane purchases in 2009
New York, USA - CEO Carson expressed moderate optimism despite the downturn
Despite the market crisis Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO, Scott Carson, declared during the JP Morgan Aviation and Transportation Conference in New York that until 2010 there will be enough financing... more
ReportValle d'Aosta, "Rifiuti Zero" committee against the enlargement of the airport
Aosta, Italy - The environmental association question the work because it would be polluting and not competitive
"There will be big planes that, landing in our small town, besides making a lot of noise, will release a huge quantity of polluting substances that will hazardously concentrate near the soil of the most... more
AirportsBrussels-South Charleroi, the number of passengers increased by 21% in February
Brussels, Belgium - Meanwhile, new routes are expected
Brussels-South Charleroi airport processed this February 34,000 more passengers than in February of last year, with a growth of 21%. The total number of travellers registered in February increased to 228,784,... more
AirportsSan Francisco airport website snags two awards
San Francisco, Usa - It has been recognized as being "Elegantly designed" and "User centric"
San Francisco International Airport’s website, www.flysfo.com, received awards from two different aviation industry websites for being one of the best airport websites in the world. The first award, a... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (8): the Defense Systems sector
Rome, Italy - MBDA, OTO Melara and WASS
Revenues in 2008 were EUR 1,116 million, largely in line with the previous year (EUR 1,130 million). The main contributors to revenues were the following: in weapons systems, production work on the PZH... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (7): the Space sector
Rome, Italy - Telespazio and Thales Alenia Space
Revenues totalled EUR 994 million in 2008 versus EUR 853 million recorded the previous year (+17%). This performance was attributable to increased production in the manufacturing segment and in satellite... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (6): the Aeronautics sector
Rome, Italy - Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi, Alenia Aeronavali, GIE ATR, Alenia North America Inc., Superjet International
Revenues were EUR 2,530 million, up 9.7% versus EUR 2,306 million in 2007. The increase was due to stronger activity in the civil segment, with increased production for ATR and the B-787 and A-380 aerostructures,... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (3): the analysis of orders, order backlog and research&development
Rome, Italy - 17,575 million, 42,937 million and 1,809 million Euros, respectively
New orders at 31 December 2008 totalled EUR 17,575 million, broadly unchanged from the EUR 17,916 million recorded in 2007. Aerospace and Defence accounted for 80% of new orders, with the remaining 20%... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (2): breakdown of key figures
Rome, Italy - Results include the consolidation of DRS Technologies
Please note that the 2008 results include the consolidation of DRS Technologies (DRS) as from 22 October. The contribution of DRS to the main financial figures of the Finmeccanica Group was: Revenues:... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Board of Directors approves results 2008
Rome, Italy - Revenues rise 12%
Finmeccanica once again posts improved results. Revenues grew 12% in 2008 (organic growth: 8%), from EUR 13,429 million in 2007 to EUR 15,037 million. - Adjusted EBITA grew 25% to EUR 1,305 million,... more
IndustryEADS wins the contract for the DETECBIO V1 system lot No.1 “SAMOA”
Paris, France - The European firm appointed for design, production and support
"A key system for the future Defence capability of the Nuclear Radiological Biological and Chemical (NRBC) segment of the French armed forces; A guarantee of protection of the forces against biological... more
AirportsEuropean Union: Tajani proposes the freeze of slots
Brussels, Belgium - To face effects of the global crisis on the air transport
EU Transport Commissioner, Antonio Tajani, to face effects of the global crisis on the air transport, launched a proposal to freeze the slot's allotment on all European territory. The news is reported... more
AirlinesLufthansa: agreement found with cabin crew
Cologne, Germany - Waged raised by 4,2%. Strikes avoided
Lufthansa and UFO, the union representing flight assistants, signed an agreement that grants them a wage increase of 4,2%, starting from January 2009 and valid for 14 months, a one time € 100 payment a... more
ReportEuropean Court: articles prohibited on board airplanes must be published
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Accepted an Austrian passenger's appeal: list of denied objects not published on the Official Gazette
The airport authorities can't forbid passengers to bring objects on board if they're not listed on the Official Gazettel. This is yesterday's, March the 10th, judgment of the Court of Justice of the European... more