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AirlinesToday the meeting at the Milan Chamber of Commerce on Malpensa and Linate Airports
Rome, Italy - At the presence of Colaninno and Sabelli
The representatives of the Milan economical-production system will meet today the Alitalia's heads on the matter of the Linate and Malpensa Airport's enhancement. The meeting that will be held at the Milan... more
ConferencesIata (3), how to increase Milan-Malpensa air traffic
Rome, Italy - To change the distribution of flights between the two milanese airports and liberalize the connections
Giovanni Bisignani, general manager and ceo of Iata, talking with AVIONEWS explained which steps are necessary to increase air traffic in Milan-Malpensa and let it become Alitalia's main hub. "For this... more
AccidentsCapo Gallo-Tuninter crash: the requests by public prosecutors for nine accused
Palermo, Italy - Overall sentences for 90 years of jail
12 years for Chafik Gharby, Capt. of ATR-72 of Tuninter, and for the second pilot Ali Kebaier, nine and four months for Moncef Zouari, carrier's general manager, for technical director Zoueir Chetouane... more
AirportsBologna: 4,2 million passengers at "Guglielmo Marconi" airport in 2008
Bologna, Italy - The international passengers increase; in difficulty the domestic market also for the Alitalia's matter
"Bologna's airport closed 2008 with 4,225,446 passengers, equal to a decrease of 3,1% compared to 2007. The passengers on international routes have over-passed, for the first time, three millions with... more
ConferencesIata (2) releases a four-pillar strategy to invest to reduce emissions
Rome, Italy - "No other industry is so united in its approach", said Giovanni Bisignani
During the Iata convention held in Rome-Fiumicino airport and attended by AVIONEWS, general manager and ceo of the International Air Transport Association, Giovanni Bisignani, spoke about a four-pillar... more
AccidentsUS helicopter crashes in Afghanistan; today emergency landing for "Black Hawk"
Kabul, Afghanistan - A general dead and 12 men of the Afghan regular troops
US Army's sources in Kabul have unveiled an accident happened yesterday to an American military helicopter, crashed at West of Afghanistan. A general and 12 men of the Afghan national troops dead in the... more
ConferencesIata, the environment remains a priority
Rome, Italy - In the near future, biofuel will be very important
IATA highlighted aviation commitment to its environmental responsibility. This subject was pivotal during a conference organized by the International Air Transport Association at Rome-Fiumicino airport... more
AirlinesFantozzi: transfer of Alitalia Cargo is near
Rome, Italy - This morning meeting with Alis Aerolinee's leadership
"I made a meeting this morning with ALIS' delegates. We close as soon as possible. It's necessary to make contracts. The offers for the airplanes will have to arrive within January 29 and immediately after... more
Military aviationTyphoon: first deliveries of year to Germany and Great Britain
Hallbergmoos , Germany - Models of Tranche 2
Eurofighter Gmbh (Italian Alenia Aeronautica 21%, English Bae Systems 33%, Spanish EADS CASA 13% and Eads Deutschland 33%), consortium maker of Eurofighter Typhoon, multi-role of 4-5 generation, twin engined... more
Science and technologyUnited Airlines tests use of WI-FI on its airplanes
Chicago, Usa - When the most modern technology is on board
The US carrier United Airlines, starting from next Summer, will test on its 13 B-737 airplanes, the use of WI-FI, service of GoGo (a Telco Usa specialized in broadband systems on board) on intercontinental... more
AirportsPositive strengthening of Heathrow also by BA
London, UK - "It's the right decision for UK"
The displays of approval come from many parts to the decision made yesterday by UK Government, that has approved the realization plan of a third runway at the international airport in London-Heathrow,... more
AccidentsDaghestan, ground collision between two military airplanes
Makhachkala, Daghestan - Five victims, two injured
Two Ilyushin IL-76 military airplanes, maybe due to a thick fog, have collided yesterday evening on the runway of Makhachkala's airport, Daghestan's capital, one of the Republics of Russian Confederation,... more
AirportsA man transported drug with the "Bodypacker" technique: arrested in Malpensa
Milan, Italy - He had over four kilos of pure heroin on, bandaged up as a mummy
The Financial Police based in Malpensa's airport was suspicious making a careful control on arriving passengers' list. The attention concentrated on a 35 year old man of Pakistani origin, who with three... more
AirportsACI EUROPE welcomes formal approval of new runway at London-Heathrow
Brussels, Belgium - By its Director General, Olivier Jankovec
"In reaction to yesterday’s formal decision by the UK government to approve the third runway at London-Heathrow, ACI EUROPE, the voice of Europe’s airports welcomed the decision. Olivier Jankovec, Dir... more
SecurityFAA AD on CFM International, S. A. CFM-56-5B series turbofan engines (2009-01-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent HPC stalls, which could prevent continued safe flight or landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2008-1353; Directorate... more
SecurityFAA AD on Piper Aircraft, Inc. models PA-46-350P, PA-46R-350T, and PA-46-500TP airplanes (2008-26-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent ice from forming on the stall vane, which may result in failure of the stall warning system
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2008-1085; Directorate... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2008-26-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2008-0977; Directorate... more
AccidentsAn A-320 forced to an emergency landing on water few minutes after take off from New York
New York, Usa - A bird-strike caused the incident. All the 150 persons on board are alive
A US Airways Airbus 320 forced to an emergency land few minutes after take off from New York's "La Guardia" airport. A bird-strike is likely to be the reason of the incident, after striking the two engines.... more
AirportsIATA welcomes UK Government decision on third runway at Heathrow
Geneva, Switzerland - The declaration by Giovanni Bisignani, Association's CEO and DG
"Following the announcement of the UK Government decision to add a third runway at London-Heathrow, International Air Transport Association Director General and CEO Giovanni Bisignani issued the following... more
AirlinesVueling, today the official presentation of the new airline after the mewrger with Clickair
Barcelona, Spain - It will be operational starting from June
The official presentation of the new Vueling, born after the merger with Clickair, took place today in Barcelona at the presence of the President Josep Piqué and the Clickair CEO Alex Cruz. The new... more
AerospaceThe Astronomy International Year is starting
Rome, Italy - The inaugural ceremony took place today in Paris
The Astronomy International Year started in the December 31th's Midnight, but the inaugural ceremony took place today in Paris and will continue tomorrow January 16th at the UNESCO headquarters. Nobel... more
AirlinesAir France, Delta and KLM introduce joint sales contracts across Europe
Milan, Italy - Effective this month, for travel agencies and partner societies
Delta Air Lines, its joint-venture partner Air France and KLM have introduced joint sales contracts for trade and corporate partners across Europe effective this month. These contracts will ensure commercial... more
AirportsOn July 3rd, Ryanair opens the new flight Rimini-Bristol
Rimini, Italy - It will be operated twice a week
From July 3rd, the Italian city of Rimini and the English Bristol will be served twice a week by a Ryanair flight, whose target is to carry 30 thousand passengers in one year. This year is about to... more
AirlinesSkyEurope: drastic fleet's cut
Bratislava, Slovakia - From 15 to five B-737 airplanes for European low-cost
Drastic fleet's cut for European low-cost airline, Sky Europe, that reduces to five airplanes its fleet composed of 15 B-737. The last and recent one, a week ago, has been the restitution of six aircraft... more
Civil aviationItalian Air Transport Strike Controller: on January 19th, conciliation or resuption of the work
Rome, Italy - The agitation will concern the AirOne and Alitalia's personnel
"President Antonio Martone informed that as regards the strikes announced on January 19th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, by AirOne and Alitalia's personnel, the Commission decided to ask for Unions the repetition... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: the third VH-71A Kestrel helicopter in flight
Yeovil, United Kingdom - Flight carried out on January 13th
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, carried out at the Yeovil facilities the first flight of the third VH-71A Kestrel, the US presidential helicopter of which are planned seven specimen. The flight... more
AirportsHeathrow. Two BA ground staff damage a jet and say nothing about it
London, United Kingdom - The event occurred at T5 of British Airways
Two British Airways ground staff were arrested after a plane was damaged as it prepared for take off from the Terminal 5 of London's Heathrow Airport. The two men held last Friday morning after damage... more
AirportsLondon: go-ahead for the third runway of Heathrow
London, United Kingdom - Announced today by the Transport Secretary, Geoff Hoon
The transport secretary, Geoff Hoon, gave the go-ahead to a third runway and sixth terminal at Heathrow Airport today. Hoon brushed off concerns over the environmental impact of the decision to announce... more
IndustrySingapore Airlines near to its one millionth passenger on A-380
Singapore, Singapore Republic - It will be celebrated with a series of initiatives
"Another exciting milestone has been set by Singapore Airlines’ Airbus A-380. The airline is expecting to fly its one millionth A-380 customer in February 2009, less than four months after it celebrated i... more
IndustryBoeing completes 1st aerial refuelings of 737 for Australia's wedgetail AEW&C program
Seattle, USA - With an USAF KC-135 tanker
The Boeing Company today announced it has completed the first aerial refuelings of a 737 platform. The historic flights were conducted for Project Wedgetail, Australia's airborne early warning and control... more
AerospaceThe Italian astrophysics of records
Rome, Italy - ASI in the front line
2008, year of record for the Italian Space Agency (ASI). In the list of the most important results of the physics for 2008, reported in the No 879 of the "American Institute of Physic Bullettin of Research... more
IndustryAir Austral selects A-380 in single-class configuration for future growth
Toulouse, France - Firm orders for the aircraft stand at 198 from 16 customers
"Air Austral, the airline based in Saint Denis, La Reunion, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for the purchase of two A-380 airplanes in a single-class configuration (840 passengers).... more
ReportGaza (3): Israel hits the UNRWA's head quarters
Gaza, Gaza Strip - The indignation of Ban Ki-Moon
The main UN compound in Gaza was in flames today after being struck by Israeli artillery fire, and a spokesman said that the building had been hit by shells containing the incendiary agent white phosphorus.... more
IndustryAirbus 2008 commercial results: delivery record
Toulouse, France - With 483 aircraft
"In 2008 Airbus delivered a new record number of 483 aircraft, 30 more than in 2007. This number is made up of 386 A-320 Family aircraft, 85 A-330/A-340 and 12 A-380s. The order intake in a difficult... more
HelicoptersHelicopter Flight Training Services inaugurates world's first NH-90 full-mission simulator
Bückeburg, Germany - The consortium is owned by Eurocopter, Cae, Thales and Rheinmetall defence electronics
Helicopter Flight Training Services (HFTS), a consortium owned equally by Cae, Eurocopter, Thales and Rheinmetall defence electronics, today officially inaugurated the world’s first NH-90 full-mission s... more
ReportGaza (2): 1,038 victims and 4,850 wounded from the beginning of the operation "Cast Lead"
Gaza, Gaza Strip - Israeli senior envoy arrived in Cairo
The last provisional assessment of the Palestinian First Aid Serviced evaluated 1,038 people have been killed in the Hamas-run territory while a further 4,850 people have been wounded since the December... more
ReportGaza: tankers and helicopters on Tal Al-Hawa district in the night
Gaza, Gaza Strip - Blocked the ship "Spirit of Humanity"
Israeli tankers and helicopters on Tal Al-Hawa district last night, Palestinian sources reported, and added that the Palestinian militants use anti-tank rockets and mortars. Armoured vehicles' strikes... more
Civil aviationJapan: tens of flights at ground due to the snow
Tokyo, Japan - All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines cancelled yesterday 41 flights
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines cancelled yesterday 41 flights in total, due to the snowfall in the Northern of Japan. The ANA's cancellations have left at ground about 2,200 passengers,... more
AirportsLondon Airports: decreasing the passengers' number
London, United Kingdom - For the first time since 2001
The number of people using London's airports has dropped over the year as a whole for the first time since 2001. According to the British daily "Evening Standard", Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted all... more
AirportsOslo airport increases the number of passengers
Oslo, Norway - In 2008, transits have reached the number of 19,3 million (+1.6% on 2007)
A total of 19,344,459 passengers travelled through the Norwegian airport in 2008, with an increase of 1.6% compared to 2007. The number of domestic passengers showed a +0.8% while international travellers... more
Conferences"Aviation CO2 workshop"
Budapest, Hungary - It will take place on February 24-25, 2009 in Budapest
"The event (February 24-25 2009, Budapest, Hungary), which will be hosted by Dr. Sándor Fülöp, Parliamentary Commissioner for Future Generations, will focus on the current developments of aviation emissions re... more
Airlines"Die Welt" points its finger at Alitalia
Berlin, Germany - "New airline but always old problems"
"The price of the flag". New airline, old problems. This is the charge by the German daily "Die Welt", according to which Alitalia "Will reserve its passengers the same failings of the old carrier. Particularly,... more
ReportItalian youth died in flight from Madrid to Santiago
Asunciòn , Paraguay - Hit by a heart attack. Unhelpful the emergency landing in Paraguay
A sudden and unexpected event casted in grief an Italian family. Fabio Musso, 33, comes from Confreria (Cuneo), died yesterday due to a heart attack on an Iberia flight took off from Madrid bound to Santiago,... more
AccidentsRussian Mil helicopter crashed on Altai:
Moscow, Russia - The sentence on the daily "Kommersant" pages
The incident has something of the grotesque about it: the Russian daily "Kommersant" reported today the passengers of the Mil Mi-171 helicopter crashed on January 9th in Altai were probably engaged in... more
AirlinesAlitalia (9): cuts in Genoa Airport and the
Rome, Italy - The statements by the Mayor Marta Vincenzi
"If to the promises do not follow the fact", the Genoa Mayor, Marta Vincenzi, said, is ready an appeal with which the town administration asks for a sentence of the State for violation of the community... more
SecurityIcao will host its first workshop for alternative fuels for aviation
Paris, France - The event will be in Monreal, Canada, from 10 to 12 February 2009
Icao - the International Civil Aviation Organization - will host its first global workshop on alternative fuels for aviation. The event is designed as preparatory to the major conference in November 2009,... more
AirportsIreland-West airport knock announces new route to Alicante
Charlestown, Ireland - The airport in the western part of the country now serves 24 Uk and European flight destinations
Ireland-West airport knock (Iwak) announced its first ever scheduled European flight as Ryanair is set to commence a twice weekly service direct to Alicante, Spain. The service will begin on 5th June 2009... more
AirlinesMeridiana offers low-cost flights until January 22ns
Milan, Italy - On 10 domestic connections
Novelties for Meridiana: the airliner launches a low-cost promotion, until January 22nd it will sell 10,000 tickets at 42 Euros on 10 domestic connections. The fares regard only one-way tickets (taxes... more
AirportsMalpensa: Lombardia Region intends to create a regional carrier
Milan, Italy - The common opinion of the North politicians
All institutions of Lombardia Region give the go-ahead to an emergency plan to soften problems of Malpensa Airport after the start-up of the new Alitalia. "Don't touch Linate", Lombard politicians said,... more
IndustryAirbus builds eco-efficient A-350XWB final assembly line
Toulouse, France - The airplane to enter service in 2013
Today, Airbus starts construction work on the final assembly line for the A-350XWB, the new highly efficient wide-body aircraft scheduled to enter service in 2013. The 74,000 m2 factory will house... more