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HelicoptersPresidential helicopter blueprints on a pc in Teheran
Washington, USA - Data leak through a peer-2-peer program. Tiversa: "Government knew since October"
Embarrassment for US Navy and Department of Defense after technical data of one of the Sikorsky VH-60 helicopters in endowment to the presidential staff have been found on an Iranian pc the last 25th of... more
AirlinesRyanair announces a new airplane, four new routes...
Milan, Italy - ... and 2,5 million passengers per year from/to Pisa
"Ryanair, the European low-cost airline, has announced today, on March 4, that will add a new B-737/800 airplane (now for a total of six aircraft) and to open four new connections (now for a total of 34)... more
IndustrySuperJet International opens a branch in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - The office wil be managed by Dmitry Mirgorodsky
"SuperJet International - the regional jet marketing, customization, and support Company for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft - has opened its Russian branch in Moscow. The Russian branch will be SuperJet... more
AirportsACI, world airports traffic fell by 6% in January
Geneva, Switzerland - International freight dropped by 27%
World airports report that January 2009 traffic growth fell by 6% relative to January 2008, continuing the steady traffic decline of the past months. Freight results served as a grim reminder that industrial... more
AirportsOlbia: shows at the airport
Olbia, Italy - A series of appointments to attract tourists in low-season periods
The project for Olbia ariport is clear: to attract tourists also in low-season periods and to become a landmark for the citizens. "Airport and the City" is the name of a series of artistic and musical... more
ConferencesACI Europe's Regional Airports Forum appointed a new chairman
Linz, Austria - Olle Sundin in charge of the Small and Medium Airports Action Group
Regional airports from all over Europe gathered together yesterday, to review the increasing impact of the recession and seek out potential solutions. The scene was the 2nd ACI Europe Small and Medium... more
AirlinesLufthansa Italia launches domestic routes: Rome, Naples and Bari from Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Fleet expanding to eight Airbus A-319 airplanes
"Within just weeks of its inaugural flight, Lufthansa Italia is expanding its network in response to high demand. From 1 April, the airline will also offer flights on domestic routes from Milan-Malpensa... more
AirportsMexico City: 460 new policemen for airport security
Mexico City, Mexico - Decision taken after the recent armed robberies
Mexico City Attorney General Miguel Mancera ordered 460 policemen to be added to the security forces of the the international airport. Since last December 350 agents were assigned to the airport itself,... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines, 30% gas reduction within 2025
Washington, Usa - The carrier purchased B-737/800 aircraft to replace MD-80
American has committed to a 30% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2025 and will work closely with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to reach its goal. Over the past few years, American has... more
AirportsNew Orleans airport to replace old bonds with new fixed-rate bonds
New Orleans, Usa - The goal is to reduce the debt
The New Orleans Aviation Board (NOAB) obtained credit ratings from three nationally-recognized rating agencies. The improved ratings enabled Armstrong officials to sell 144.4 million dollars in general... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3), within two months a "roadmap of services"
Rome, Italy - The general manager met the Italian consumers associations
Rocco Sabelli, general manager of Alitalia, has met the Italian consumers associations. During the meeting, these have expressed their point of view and their expectations on the new sky operator. Talks... more
ConferencesUiltrasporti, Enav invested 1.5 billion euros in technology in five year
Rome, Italy - And it decreased operational costs and fares
During a conference organized by Uiltrasporti (one of the Unions of the Italian transportation industry), ENAV, flight assistance Italian authority, talked about its goals to face the air transportation... more
SecurityAntigua and Barbuda: air-crash simulation to test security systems
Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda - An exercise to test rescues effectiveness in the worst possible conditions
The Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority (Abaa) projected an air-crash simulation to reproduce the worst possible disaster conditions during the regular operating time. The exercise will help to give... more
AirlinesWith Myair from Foggia to Bologna and Geneva
Foggia, Italy - The low-cost airline expressed interest and confidence in the growth potential of Puglia's market
Low-cost air companies are expanding to Puglia, making it easier to fly to and from the major Italian cities and more. From March the 31st two new routes from Foggia to Bologna and Geneva will be opened.... more
HelicoptersCiampino: new aviation center for the helicopters of the Italian firefighters
Rome, Italy - The opening yesterday in presence of Home Secretary Roberto Maroni
Opened yesterday in presence of Home Secretary, Roberto Maroni, the new base of the firefighter's aviation center. Particular attention was given to the new hangar that with its 2000sqm can host the four... more
AirlinesMeridiana: ministry extended negotiations with flight assistants
Olbia, Italy - Two more weeks given to the parts to find an agreement
Negotiations between trade unions and Meridiana management go on due to difficulties in finding an agreement on the flight assistants' dispute. After Friday's failure also yesterday's meeting has not brought... more
AirportsLufthansa: Barcelona-El Prat to be the new hub only if win Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Spanair is looking for a partner for the long-range flights
Spanair is looking for new partner for the long-range flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, and according to some press sources, among its favourite there is Lufthansa. According to Generalitat, the... more
OccurrencesBack into service Qantas's recently grounded A-380s
Sydney, Australia - The three planes have been temporarily replaced with Boeing 747s. The air company: "Minor issues"
The three Qantas's Airbus A-380 aircraft recently grounded due to technical problems are now back to service. Two of them were not working because of fuel leaks while the third one had problems with the... more
AirlinesGulf Air takes delivery its first Boeing 777/300ER
Manama, Bahrain - The next three airplanes to be delivered in March and May, respectively
National carrier Gulf Air received the first of the four Boeing 777/300ER aircraft, as part of its re-fleeting and product-enhancement strategy. Two more aircraft are expected to join the airline’s f... more
Military aviationATK and NASA complete successful Ares I parachute drop test
Minneapolis, USA - The test was conducted at the Army's Yuma Proving Grounds
Alliant Techsystems , the prime-contractor for the first stage of the Ares I launch vehicle, along with NASA, the U.S. Army, and the United Space Alliance (USA), successfully conducted the second in a... more
AirlinesAir Alps will stop flights between Trieste and Malpensa
Gorizia, Italy - The 3-month-old route will be closing on March 7th
"We hope this will be a temporary stop - said Rupert Leitner, Air Alps general manager - because we believe that in a better economic situation the route between Trieste and Milan has a great traffic potential,... more
CuriositiesThe maiden flight of legendary Concorde forty years ago
Toulouse, France - In fact it was on 2 March 1969
"The supersonic Concorde jetliner's first flight 40 years was not only a historic date for aviation, it also marked a key milestone in a programme that helped pave the way for Airbus' subsequent success... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: precipitations and strong winds arriving on a large part of Italian peninsula
Rome, Italy - For tomorrow and Thursday
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the available forecast, issued a notice for adverse weather conditions valid starting from tomorrow morning, that predicts diffused rains of strong intensity,... more
UAS-DronesAAI flies new Orbiter miniature UAS
Yuma, USA - Confirmed the excellent Expeditionary capabilities
AAI Corporation, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. company, announced that it has completed a successful flight demonstration of the Orbiter unmanned aircraft system (UAS) at Yuma Proving... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): confirmed 200 million Euros net loss in 2009
Rome, Italy - The statements by CEO Rocco Sabelli
In the first year of the new Alitalia, the management does not review negatively the forecasting and has valued a 200 million Euro net loss, said CEO Rocco Sabelli, confirming the press-indiscretions circulated... more
AirportsGenoa-"Cristoforo Colombo" Airport, international passengers increased
Genoa, Italy - Drop in the domestic traffic
According to "Primocanale" Website, Genoa-"Cristoforo Colombo" Airport recorded a 30% drop in the domestic traffic. The network also reported that "In addition to the crisis and the new Alitalia organization,... more
SecurityFAA AD on BURKHART GROB LUFT--UND RAUMFAHRT GmbH & CO KG G-103 series gliders (2009-04-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8148-8150] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F; DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 series airplanes (2009-03-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a potential ignition source in the right main tank, potentially resulting in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8150-8151] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10, DC- 10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes (2009-03-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the electric motors of the hydraulic pump and associated wiring, which could result in fire at the auxiliary hydraulic pump and consequent damage to adjacent electrical equipment structure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8152-8155] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityAgreement between FAA and Southwest Airlines on safety fine
Washington, USA - The carrier will have to pay 7,5 million for negligence inadequate controls
After being sentenced by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) to pay a 10,2million dollars maxi-fine, Southwest Airlines agreed to pay 7,5 million in three equal installments over the next two years.... more
CuriositiesA few easy exercises can prevent the Economic class syndrome
Milan, Italy - Airlines suggest simple movements to relax and stretch during long flights
Many air companies are lately suggesting to their customers some small and easy movements to stretch, especially during long-distance flights. Whoever tried the experience of an economic class seat knows... more
AerospaceAurora wins NASA contract for multi-robot planetary exploration
Cambridge, USA - By MIT's Manned Vehicle Laboratory (MVL), and the MIT Humans and Automation Laboratory (HAL)
Aurora Flight Sciences announced that the company, MIT's Manned Vehicle Laboratory (MVL), and the MIT Humans and Automation Laboratory (HAL) recently won a NASA Small-Business Technology Transfer Research... more
IndustryGulfstream completes 1st ITF flight for Gulfstream G-650
Savannah, USA - The company disclosed it only on Tuesday
Gulfstream Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, recently completed its first simulated flight of the company's flagship jet, the state-of-the-art Gulfstream G-650. The event took place... more
AirlinesAir China: doubts on 2009 profit
Beijing, China - Chinese national air company chairman expresses his uncertainties
The economic crisis is not sparing the Chinese national air company that is now faithfully waiting for government aid. "We can't be certain of profit this year". With these words Air China Chairman, Kong... more
SecurityFAA AD on Gippsland Aeronautics Pty. Ltd. model GA-8 airplanes (2009-05-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8159-8161] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirportsInnovative bag-drop solution for Zurich Airport
Zurich, Switzerland - Swissport and Sita launch the first common-use solution for airlines
Swissport International, a Ground Aviation Services specialist, and Aviation IT specialist SITA have launched a passenger bag-drop solution which allows a single bag-drop counter to be used to service... more
Military aviationLockheed Martin receives contracts for C-5M Super Galaxy program
Marietta, Usa - For a value of 324 million dollars
Lockheed Martin recently received two contracts totaling 324 million dollars for the C-5M Super Galaxy program. The first contract is for the Reliability Enhancement and Re-Engining Program (RERP). The... more
AirlinesGermania: new flights from Bari to Basel and Dusseldorf
Bari, Italy - The Italian city added by the German carrier to its network
From the upcoming month of May it will be possible to fly from Bari to Germany and Switzerland thanks to the German company Germania. The carrier added the Italian city to its network with flights on Mondays... more
IndustryAirbus delivered 500th A-321 airplane
Hamburg, Germany - The aircraft is powered by CFM 56-5B/3 engines
Airbus has delivered the 500th A-321 ever produced. The aircraft was handed over to Air France at Airbus' Delivery Centre in Hamburg. The A-321 is the largest member of the best selling A-320 Family. It... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines joins EPA climate leaders
Washington, Usa - First major passenger airline to join program
As part of its continued commitment to environmentally responsible business practices, American Airlines has announced its participation in the climate leaders program of the US Environmental Protection... more
CargoIata on cargo in crisis: to battle it by improving security, product and efficiency
Bangkok, Thailandia - The IATA World Cargo Symposium is taking place in Bangkok, Thailand from 2-5 March 2009
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the cargo supply chain to battle the current air cargo crisis by improving security, delivering a better product and boosting efficiency. Air... more
Weather forecastsUSA: thousands of flights cancelled for snow-storm
Washington, USA - First balance of the biggest snowfall in several years: 4 victims at least
The East Coast of the United States has been hit by one of the strongest snow-storms in the last years, that caused interruptions to many services such as power supply, schools and flights. At least four... more
AirlinesAlitalia: AZ Services, AMS and Alicos shares on sale
Rome, Italy - The authorization by the Ministry of Economic Development
Subject to surveillance committee approval, it is official the starting of the sale procedure of the share owned by Alitalia and Alitalia Services in Atitech, Alitalia Maintenance System (AMS) and Alicos,... more
AirlinesAir France to go on strike on March 19th
Paris, France - A protest against the job insecurity
To defend the job, salaries and to struggle against the insecurity. With this goal the Air France's workers have announced the strike on March 19th, 2009. Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile (DG... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines, 52 million Euros net profit in 2008
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - "We did the possible"
Malaysia Airlines has managed to navigate through the stormy skies of economic recession with the airline's FY08 net profit remaining in the black at about 52 million Euros. The national carrier recorded... more
Civil aviationAir Transport in Italy: strikes postponed
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow services will be regular
Transport Minister, Altero Matteoli, announced the postponement of the March 4th strikes in the air sector. Tomorrow services will be regular. In details the strikes regarded: Alitalia personnel (24... more
AirlinesLufthansa marches out and announces a takeover bid for Austrian Airlines
Berlin, Germany - The operation under control by European Antitrust
The rumours about an interest for Austrian Airlines by German Lufthansa were far-back, and yesterday the Teutonic airline marched out announcing a takeover bid of those shares not in the hands of Austrian... more
IndustryCessna achieves Russian certification for Citation Sovereign
Wichita, Usa - Certified four current production models
Cessna Aircraft Company has achieved Russian type certification for the Citation Sovereign from Russia's MAK (Interstate Aviation Committee, Aviation Register), which previously certified four current... more
AirportsPalermo-Punta Raisi will host the first tests to manage air traffic through the satellites
Palermo, Italy - From 3 to 6 March the GBAS Working group conference
From 3 to 6 March, Palermo will host the eighth edition on the International GBAS Working Group, a world conference focused on the introduction of the use of satellites in the air traffic management. The... more
Military aviationBoeing transfers 3rd KC-767J Tanker to Japanese partner Itochu
Wichita, USA - The fourth tanker will be delivered to the MOD in the Q1 of 2010
The Boeing Company on Feb. 25 transferred the third KC-767J tanker to the company's Japanese partner, Itochu Corp., for delivery to the Japan Ministry of Defense (MOD) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force... more