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AirportsIbiza airport awarded for the management
Ibiza, Spain - The reward given on the basis of the European Foundation for Quality Management
Ibiza airport won the Baleares award for the management excellence, given by the enterpreneurial innovation institute, following the models stated by Efqm, the European Foundation for the Quality of Management. The... more
AccidentsThe official statements by Turkish Airlines and the denial by Unions
Istanbul, Turkey - "The maintenance work of our aircraft has been carried out according to appropriate procedures"
"It has become an absolute necessity to make the statement given below over the news coverage regarding the plane crash of Istanbul- Amsterdam Flight Number TK-1951. The Boeing 737/800 aircraft involved... more
AirlinesLow-cost flights for the Italian members of Parliament. The proposal by Marco Reguzzoni
Rome, Italy - Thanks by easyJet Regional General Manager for South Europe
Marco Reguzzoni, deputy president of Lega Nord party at the Italian Chamber, requested to the President of the Chamber, Gianfranco Fini, to intervene in short time so that it was possible to book easyJet... more
Military aviationChad, the humanitarian activity of the Italian contingent
Abechè, Chad - The material is transported by a AMI C-130 airplane
The Italian contingent continues its humanitarian mission in protection of the local population. This mission joins the UN Resolution 1778 on September 25th, 2007, according to which the UN Security Council... more
Press releaseIFALPA supports ANSV calls for changes to Italian law regulations
Chertsey, UK - About technical investigations carried out following to the air accidents
"The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) supports the Agenzia Nazionale per Sicurezza del Volo (ANSV) in its calls for a change in Italian law which will give technical i... more
AirlinesAlitalia traffic -40% after the advent of the high speed train
Rome, Italy - Moretti: "Trains are full and airplanes are empty"
"We have delivered over 40% of traffic from Alitalia with the high speed train on the Milan-Route trains", Ferrovie dello Stato CEO, Mauro Moretti, said. "The trains are full and airplanes are empty". "We... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company CF6-80C2 and CF6-80E1 series turbofan engines (2009-05-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fuel leaks that could result in an under- cowl fire and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8161-8166] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AccidentsBrief description of Turkish Airlines’ (THY’s) operation safety condition
Istanbul, Turkey - It is determined to operate with the highest operational standards
As it is already mentioned in ICAO Safety Management Manual, risk inherently exists in aviation. The main principle of safety is reduction in and minimization of the probability of an accident. Turkish... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 series airplanes (2008-24-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent extended dry-running of the fuel pump, which could lead to localized overheating of parts inside the fuel pump, and which could produce an ignition source inside the fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8155-8159] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company CF6-80A, CF6- 80C2, and CF6-80E1 series turbofan engines (2009-04-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent critical life-limited rotating engine part failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7995-7998] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney Canada PW-206A, PW-206B, PW-206B2, PW-206C, PW-206E, PW-207C, PW-207D, and PW-207E turboshaft engines (2009-03-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7794-7796] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirportsDallas-Fort Worth hosts strategic airlines-airports network conference
Dallas, Usa - On March 2 at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Hosts Strategic Airline/Airport Network 2009 Conference, in order to bring airports and airlines together to forge new business agreements in the Americas. During... more
AirlinesIberia, profits in drop pf 90%
Madrid, Spain - Conte: "It is the 13th consecutive year of positive results"
Iberia today reported its 2008 results. Fernando Conte, Iberia President, showed that the Spanish airline earned a profit of 32 million Euros in the year, one of the most difficult in recent memory, making... more
Airlines"A consortium of Italian airlines", the proposal by Blue Panorama President, Franco Pecci
Rome, Italy - To face the advance by foreign carriers
Franco Pecci, Blue Panorama President, suggests a consortium of national airlines to face the advance by foreign carriers. He proposed a great alliance "For the long-range flights involving also the new... more
Civil aviationHabib Fekih : "Airbus expects more government aids"
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The statement by the Airbus's Middle East President
Airbus's Middle East President Habib Fekih said France's move to provide USD 6.3 billion in aid for plane purchases was not enough and he expected support from other European countries to follow. The... more
IndustryAVIC joins its subsidiaris and becomes a unique great industial aeronautical subject of China
Beijing, China - Merger with Aircraft Design Research Institute, Xi'An Anel and other small companies
Important news come from China. AVIC, the China's greatest aeronautical industry, is become the first pole of the sector joined its subsidiary Aircraft Design Research Institute, Xi’an Anel and other s... more
AirlinesKorean Air adds two A-380 to fleet order
Seoul, South Korea - Upping A-380 order to ten
Korean Air announced its decision to purchase two more A-380 aircraft. This ups the airline’s A-380 order to ten aircrafts. The airline will receive the two additional A-380s in May and June of 2014, r... more
Civil aviationENAC: personnel will be on strike on April 20
Rome, Italy - A list of air navigation's strikes in Italy
The personnel of ENAC (Civil Aviation Italian Authority) will be on strike next April 20, from 8 to 12 in the morning, asking for a re-negotiation of the labour contract, complaining for a lack of relationships... more
Military aviationCzech Republic sees towards EADS-Casa to replace its military transport airplanes
Prague, Czech Republic - Martin Bartak, Defence Minister, declared it
Czech Republic's Defense Minister, Martin Bartak, declared today that the Ministry is evaluating the hypothesis to purchase four turboprop airplanes of tactical transport, C-295M of EADS-CASA. The new... more
AerospaceItalian Space Agency. "IAC 2009": last days for the abstract
Rome, Italy - Next March 2 is the last day for the proposals. The edition of this year, in South Korea, about sustainable development
Next March 2nd is the last day to present abstract for the "IAC 2009", 60th edition of the "International Astronautical Congress" that will take place in the Korean city of Daejeon next October from 12... more
AirlinesV Australia’s first flight tomorrow
Sydney, Australia - The first route will be Sydney-Los Angeles
Sydney Airport has congratulated V Australia as it makes its launch flight tomorrow. V Australia will be flying a daily service from Sydney to Los Angeles in a brand new 360 seat Boeing 777/300ER.... more
IndustryBombardier unveils name of unidentified customer for six CRJ-700 NextGen
Toronto, Canada - A firm order, plus 10 options
Bombardier Aerospace confirmed that a firm order for six CRJ-700 NextGen regional jets plus 10 options, which was previously announced on March 20, 2008, was placed by GoJet Airlines of St. Louis, Missouri.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and - 145EP airplanes (2009-01-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7801-7804] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. model PC-12/47E airplanes (2009-04-14)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7810-7812] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION) Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Military aviationTurkey to take delivery 30 Lockheed Martin F-16s
Ankara, Turkey - The modified contract has a value of 797 million dollars
The Air Force said Tuesday that it has modified a 797 million dollar contract with Lockheed Martin Corp. that covers the purchase of fighter jets by the Government of Turkey. Under the change, Lockheed... more
AirlinesAlitalia: due for the tender of the fleet's take-over
Rome, Italy - Maybe an interest by Livingston and Mistral Air
The tender for the take-over of the Alitalia airplanes not bought out by CAI was published in December 2008. The deadline to present Expressions of Interest was January 29th, then other 20 days for the... more
Civil aviationIATA (2): Middle East is the only region with air traffic growth
Geneva, Switzerland - In January, +3.1% compared with the same month of 2008
Concerning the figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), showing demand slump in January, there are some differences between regions. Regarding passengers, Asian carriers... more
IndustrySecond Lockheed Martin F-35B STOVL airplane flies
Fort Worth, Usa - The aircraft is known as BF-2
Lockheed Martin’s second short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) F-35B Lightning II accomplished its first flight on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The aircraft, known as BF-2, joins a conventional takeoff and landing (... more
AirlinesQatar Airways reduces fuel surcharge
Rome, Italy - The reduction follows that implemented by the airline in December
Qatar Airways announced a reduction in the fuel surcharge on flights in its international network offering passengers great savings. Passengers purchasing tickets to and from destinations served by the... more
AirportsBritish Airport Authority reported a loss of GBP 1,195 bn
London, United Kingdom - Relating to the exercise 2008
British Airport Authority (BAA) closed 2008 with a loss of 1,195 billion pounds. BAA, a Ferrovial Group subsidiary, forecasts positive results for 2009, and at the same time confirms the take-over of... more
Finance and economyVueling-Clickair: the first step to the merger
Barcelona, Spain - The cross-selling between Websites of the two airlines
With the activation of the cross-selling system between Websites of Vueling and Clickair, the two airlines give the go-ahead to the first step to the merger, Vueling financial manager, Mr Antonio Grau,... more
IndustryCessna 400 Corvalis TT gains EASA Type Certification
Wichita, Usa - The model is a single-engine piston aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Company announced it has gained full type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the 400 Corvalis TT high performance, single-engine piston aircraft. The 400... more
AirlinesEmirates announces 2009 expansion plan
Milan, Italy - The airline based in Dubai to increase capacity by 14 per cent
"Emirates Airline unveiled plans to grow the number of flights across its network by 14 per cent in 2009. This year, the Dubai based carrier will add 18 new passenger aircraft to its fleet, increasing... more
AirlinesCzech Airlines in the sight of Air France-KLM
Paris, France - The Group is examining the dossier on the airline's privatization
Air France-KLM confirmed Wednesday it is studying the planned privatization of Czech Airlines, but said it hasn't decided whether to make a bid. They are studying the dossier and have not taken a position... more
AerospaceTelespazio to take part in the "Munich Satellite Navigation Summit 2009"
Rome, Italy - From March 3rd to 5th
From March 3rd to 5th 2009, Telespazio (Finmeccanica/Thales) will be taking part in the "Munich Satellite Navigation Summit" as a diamond sponsor. The conference, which will be attended by representatives... more
HelicoptersAero Vodochody unique tender for the PZL Swidnik's take over
London, United Kingdom - After the exit of AgustaWestland and AVIC II
After the withdrawal of the Chinese industry AVIC II and the disinterest by AgustaWestland (that at the beginning intended to increase its presence in the Polish industry, with which already collaborates... more
AirportsSwiss to cease operations between Zurich and Santiago
Santiago, Chile - Starting from March 28
Swiss will cease operations between Zurich and Santiago, starting from March 28. The reason is the drop of passengers and goods, due to the international crisis. The end of the connections happens after... more
IndustryGKN Aerospace cuts jobs and closes the Burnley facility
Munich, Germany - Several cuts also in the motor sector
The World economical crisis seems to have hit also the industrial colossus GKN and its Aerospace division. The Group announced in a press-release, as regards a 120 million pound save plan, a cut of 91... more
Civil aviationIATA: global air traffic decreases in January
Geneva, Switzerland - International passenger demand fell by 5.6%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international scheduled traffic results for January showing a deepening year-on-year demand slump. International passenger demand fell by... more
AirlinesTransavia announces new operations between Olbia and Paris-Orly
Olbia, Italy - Starting from April 9, twice a week
Transavia.com, the low-cost carrier owned by Air France, will start operations between Olbia (Sardinia) and Paris-Orly starting from April 9. This new flight, added to Transavia route from the Italian... more
Military aviationTurkmenistan to open airspace for U.S. supplies to Afghanistan
Tashkent, USA - The announcement by the Country's President today
Turkmenistan will open its airspace for the transit of non-lethal cargo to a U.S. military contingent in Afghanistan, the Country's president Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov said on Wednesday during a visit... more
IndustryDragon Aviation Leasing receives its first directly purchased Airbus aircraft
Toulouse, France - Customer awaits first delivery from final assembly line China in Summer
Dragon Aviation Leasing Company Limited, a Beijing-based aircraft leasing company, took delivery of its first directly purchased Airbus aircraft at a delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France. The aircraft,... more
Helicopters"Heli-Expo 2009" (4): Vector Aerospace signs agreement with Coast to Coast Helicopters
Anaheim, USA - Three years of aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services
Vector Aerospace Corporation, the world’s largest independent provider of aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services has signed Coast to Coast Helicopters, Incorporated (Coast to Coast), a... more
AccidentsHolland (5): the first testimnies by survivors and eye-witnesses
Amsterdam, Holland - "Everything took place in a matter of 3-5 seconds"
At 10:40 A.M. Wednesday morning, a Turkish Airlines passenger jet crashed several hundred meters away from its destined Amsterdam runway. Tragically, nine of the plane’s 127 passengers, eight of whom w... more
AccidentsHolland (4): took off a special flight from Istanbul with the relatives of passengers Flight TK1951
Amsterdam, Holland - Reported by some sources near the airline
A special flight of Turkish Airlines (THY) took off from Istanbul to Amsterdam with onboard the relatives of the passengers Flight TK1951 that this morning crashed during the landing at Amsterdam-Schipol... more
Fair and shows"IDEX 2009" (2): UAE select Finmeccanica for 48 M-346 aircraft
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The agreement incluses the creation of a joint-venture between Alenia Aermacchi and Mubadala
"The United Arab Emirates Government today announced at 'IDEX 2009' (International Defence Exhibition & Conference) in Abu Dhabi that it had begun negotiations for the acquisition of 48 M-346 advanced... more
Fair and shows"IDEX 2009": United Arab Emirates make purchases from Boeing and Lockheed Martin
Abu Dhabi, EAU - A contract signed for 4 C-17 Globemaster III and 12 C-130J for a total of 16 airplanes
Also UAE make puchases at "IDEX 2009", the International Defence Exhibition & Conference, ongoing in these days in Adu Dhabi. They have signed a double agreement with Boeing and with Lockheed Martin: the... more
Fair and shows"Heli-Expo 2009" (3): Sikorsky's S-434 helicopter finally breaks cover
Anaheim, USA - Already 5 million dollars of orders
Sikorsky has lifted the lid on details of its S-434 programme. The recently renamed aircraft - a result of Sikorsky's re-branding to Sikorsky Global Helicopters - has so far earned the company $5 million... more
Fair and shows"Heli-Expo" (2): AgustaWestland and CAE partner to provide AW-139 helicopter training in the US
Anaheim, Usa - These programs are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration
At the "Heli-Expo" show, AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and CAE announced that AW-139 initial helicopter type rating and recurrent training is now available in Morristown, New Jersey, USA. The... more
Civil aviationAscend: planes grounded as air travel nosedives in 2008
London, UK - More than a tenth of the world's jet airliners have been grounded and put in storage because of the recession
"Aviation consultancy Ascend said 2,300 of the global airline fleet of 20,293 jet airliners were now in storage. Some 1,167 of them were grounded last year. It is the worst year for world aviation... more