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Press releaseItalian SDL about strike of CAI/Alitalia staff next January 19
Rome, Italy - For four hours on all Italian territory
"SDL, the Italian workers intercategory union, has communicated a first four hour strike of all staff (flight assistants, pilots, ground personnel) of CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana)/Alitalia. The strike... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines flight demonstrated use of sustainable biofuels as energy source for jet travel
Houston, Usa - By a Boeing 737-800 airplane
"Continental Airlines yesterday demonstrated the use of sustainable biofuel to power a commercial aircraft for the first time ever in North America. The demonstration flight -- which is being conducted... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): further incomes thanks to the alliance with Air France-KLM, but unsatisfactory
Rome, Italy - CAI: "An income that generates only 20 million Euros every year"
After the go-ahead by Italian Government to the alliance between Alitalia and Air France-KLM, national press sources report some details on the agreement as for instance the further incomes for Alitalia... more
AirportsMarseilles: blocked in airport about a thousand of passengers
Marseilles, France - The first flights in the today afternoon
About a thousand passengers is remained blocked in Marseilles Airport, closed due to the snowfall of the last days, and so have put up at the airport. In the yesterday evening an emergency plan has... more
Press releaseAmnesty International about Israel-Gaza Strip: "A firmer European voice is needed to unblock humanitarian crisis in the Middle East"
Rome, Italy - The Foreign Minister in Prague and on Friday the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva
"As EU Foreign Ministers meet in Prague, Amnesty International urges them to spare no efforts to pressure Israel to end attacks which are directed at civilians or civilian buildings in the Gaza Strip or... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): voluntary assembly of the employees in Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - Flights cancelled and problem to the baggage reclaim
The voluntary assembly of the Alitalia Airport's employees, the company that provides for the ground services, is just ended in Fiumicino Airport. About 400 workers met from 8:30 am before the place... more
AirlinesAlitalia, go-ahead to the alliance with Air France-KLM
Rome, Italy - CAI available to the development of Malpensa
Here comes the go-ahead to the alliance between Alitalia and Air France-KLM. CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana)'s management Roberto Colaninno, Rocco Sabelli and Gaetano Micciché (Intesa-Sanpaolo) met yesterday... more
IndustryEmbraer Lineage 1000 jet received FAA certification
São José dos Campos, Brazil - After those by ANAC and EASA
"Embraer has received the Type Certificate (TC) and the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its ultra-large Lineage 1000 executive jet. The aircraft... more
ReportCaracas expels Israeli ambassador from Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela - The news has been confirmed by Foreign Minister Maduro. The UN's sentence on the Jabaliya's massacre
Venezuela has expelled the Israeli ambassador to protest against the country's assault on Gaza, after the Venezuelan President described it as a holocaust, and Foreign Minister confirmed the expulsion... more
AirlinesBritish Airways looks into the future and reorganizes the management
London, United Kingdom - Little changes for great projects
With the goal to rationalize the structure and favour profitability, British Airways reorganizes the management. "It is only through delivering fundamental change can we achieve the small profit we... more
AirlinesTam operates from Milan by a new A-340 airplane
Milan, Italy - It replaces the MD-11
"Tam Airlines has promoted an important change for flights in Italy. The daily connections, from this month, on San-Paolo-Milan are served by Airbus A-340/500. The model with a major range, has replaced... more
ReportGaza (2). OCHA confirms: 680 victims, the half are women and children
Gaza, Gaza Strip - Very difficult to keep an up-to-date register of victims and wounded
Around 50% of the 680 Palestinians killed in the Gaza Strip were women and children, indicates an estimate, already referred to "Misna" by sources at Gaza’s main Shifa Hospital, confirmed by the United N... more
AirlinesRyanair grows: 58 million passengers in 2008
Dublin, Ireland - With an increase of over 8 million passenger (18%) compared to 2007
"Ryanair, Europe’s low-fares airline, announced that it carried almost 58 million passengers in the calendar year 2008, an increase of over 8 million passengers (18%) on its 2007 traffic. The carrier c... more
AirportsThe Roissy-"Charles de Gaulle" Airport's paralysis makes spring the inquiry
Roissy, France - The bad weather conditions provoke discomforts also in Frankfurt and Brussels
Dominique Bussereau, Secretary of State for Transport, demanded an investigation on Wednesday into unacceptable chaos at "Charles de Gaulle"-Roissy Airport, where hundreds of flights were cancelled and... more
Military aviationIndian Navy purchases new Boeing P-81
Delhi, India - The contract is reported to be worth 1.8 billion dollars
Indian Navy subscribed a contract for the purchasing of Boeing P-81 planes, to replace 8 Tupolev -142 MS currently used in India for maritime reconnaissance. The contract has been approved by the Cabinet... more
AirportsLondon-Heathrow Airport, project for a rail hub
London, United Kingdom - Announced by UK Transport Minister Andrew Adonis
A new £ 4.5 billion international rail exchange for London-Heathrow Airport is being backed by the Transport Minister, Lord Andrew Adonis, as a top contender for a series of projects. The international... more
ReportGaza: Israel announces three hours of ceasefire every day
Gaza, Gaza Strip - To allow the access to convoys of humanitarian aid by UN
Israel's military has temporarily stopped its attacks on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip to allow humanitarian aid into the Palestinian territory. The Israelis said the three-hour pause in operations to... more
AirportsTurin airport closed due to the snow (2): it reopened to the traffic
Turin, Italy - It had been closed last night due to snow
After more than 10 hours, Turin Caselle airport has been reopened to air traffic. Closure had been decided by the authorities due to the heavy snow fallen on the North-west part of Italy. At the moment,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Aircraft Industries a.s. model L 23 Super Blanik sailplane (2008-26-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 78929-78931] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Air Tractor, Inc. models AT-200, AT- 300, AT-400, AT-500, AT-600, and AT-800 series airplanes (2008-26-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the front and rear connections of the overturn skid plate to the airplane from breaking, which could allow foreign debris to enter the cockpit during an airplane overturn
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 78944-78946] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): postponed the meeting between Berlusconi and Bossi
Rome, Italy - Due to the bad weather conditions that block the flight regularity from Milan
The meeting between Premier Silvio Berlusconi and the Lega Party's leader Umberto Bossi has been put off tomorrow due to the bad weather conditions that have blocked Bossi in Milan and prevents the regular... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC on Malpensa Airport: problem on the connections' liberalization
Rome, Italy - "Until now authorized all non-EU connections requested"
"As regards the problem on the liberalization of the connections with Malpensa Airport, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) said all non-EU connection have been liberalized for the EU airlines, and... more
ReportUS: Leon Panetta new CIA Chief
Washington, USA - The second Italian-US man in the Obama's administration
Leon Panetta, a former congressman and White House chief of staff, has been selected by President-elect Barack Obama to head the Central Intelligence Agency. Mr Obama had selected Mr Panetta for his managerial... more
Press releaseItalian ATM-PP: the strike fixed for tomorrow postponed
Rome, Italy - A convocation is announced for today with the Transport Ministry
"The strike fixed for tomorrow, January 8, 2009, by ATM-PP has been postponed. The Federation (Air Traffic Management-Professional Project) has been introduced in a team work of the technical-political... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: Winter storm will affect flights in the Northeast and Midwest through Friday
Houston, Usa - Customers traveling to impacted cities may reschedule without penalty
"Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by severe winter weather conditions forecast for the Northeast and Midwest U.S. through Friday. Weather... more
AirportsRussian charter flights in Turin for orthodox Christmas
Turin, Italy - Mainly towards Sestriere
Around a thousand Russian tourists has chosen the Piedmont's mountains to spend the orthodox Christmas, mainly towards Sestriere, the famous skiing resort. Six charter flights from Moscow-Vnukovo, Domodedovo... more
AirportsReopened Bergamo, closed Marseilles Airport
Marseilles, France - SACBO announces the resumption of flights with two hours in advance
Although the snowfall that blocked this morning the workability of Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport, SACBO, the airport management company, has announced the resumption of the flights with two hours in advance. But... more
AirportsSnow: operational Genoa and Bolougne Airports
Genoa, Italy - Still discomforts
The snowfalls of the last days continue to provoke discomforts in several Northern Italy's airports. Genoa Airport is operational and the possible delays are linked to flights coming from other cities. Regular... more
AirportsTurin airport closed due to the snow
Turin, Italy - The news has been released by Sagat, the company which runs the airport in the North-west of Italy
Sagat, the society which manages Turin airport, released the news that "The bad weather conditions - more than 30 cm (12 inches) of snow - are giving problem to the runways and to the roads of the Piedmont... more
AirlinesAlitalia: announced Board on Friday with Air France-KLM
Rome, Italy - Today the meeting between Letta and CAI's management
Announced the Board of Directors of the new Alitalia and Air France-KLM on Friday. This date could be crucial for a possible agreement. Today afternoon the meeting between the Minister of State Gianni... more
AirportsSEA: Milan and Linate Airports closed until 1:00 pm
Milan, Italy - The decision has been taken by snow committees in the two airports
Milan and Linate Airports have been closed amid heavy snowfall. SEA, Milan's Linate and Malpensa Management Company, reported the airports will be closed until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday. The airport authority,... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: persistence of snow on North and storms on Central of the Peninsula
Rome, Italy - A further adverse weather conditions notice by the Civil Defense Department
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecast, has issued a further notice for adverse weather conditions that completes and expands that issued in the last days and expects,... more
AirportsDüsseldorf International Airport opens new passageways between terminal B and terminal C
Düsseldorf , Germany - The German airport is the main hub of Air Berlin, which will increase its summer connections with Usa and Canada
Düsseldorf International Airport has put into service new passageways between piers B (non EU flights) and C (Schengen area flights), allowing significant time saving to the passengers who have to transfer... more
AirportsChambery Savoie Airport invests 5,7 million Euros for renovations
Chambéry, France - Main works will concern a new aircrafts parking and new bus terminal
Works for bringing the buildings of Chambery Savoie Airport up to required standards will begin in 2009. A new bus terminal and a new aircraft parking area required a 5.7 million Euros investment by the... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Epiphany to everyone
Rome, Italy - The Agency will open again and regularly the day after tomorrow
AVIONEWS wishes a Happy Epiphany to all its subscribers and readers. The Agency will re-open next Wednesday, January 7, 2009. more
ReportFear for Fernando Alonso at Malindi's airport
Malindi, Kenya - Safe all people on board of the private airplane
Yesterday at Malindi's airport, in Kenya, has occurred an occurrence that for a second has created worry for the life of F1 pilot, Fernando Alonso: on board of a private airplane, together with his wife,... more
AirportsOrio al Serio: new link to Chisinau from next January 7
Bergamo, Italy - Served by Meridiana by an A-320 airplane
"Meridiana links Orio al Serio to Chisinau, Moldova's capital city, with a twice weekly frequency (on Wednesday and Friday) from January 7 to February 4, every Friday until February 28. The flight is... more
HelicoptersOver 200 flights of rescue by Rega's helicopters
Ticino, Switzerland - A hundred for accidents on ski run
During Christmas and week-end, the helicopters of all bases of Rega, included that Ticinese, have carried out overall more than 200 flights of rescue and for EMS. Almost the half, about a 100, concerning... more
Weather forecastsThe Italian Civil Defense advises to anticipate the return from Christmas holidays
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow snow also in valley at north
"The Italian Civil Defense, on the basis of the available forecast, has issued a notice of adverse weather condition for snows that will interest from the early hours of tomorrow all North regions and... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC on Iberia's flight and 180 furious people
Rome, Italy - It has taken off with four hour-delay
"180 furious people against Iberia, the Spanish airline. The flight of last Friday, Madrid-Rome (nr 3678 of 4:20pm) has taken off with a four hour delay, three of them in airport and one on the airplane... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines announces daily non-stop service between Houston and Frankfurt
Houston, Usa - From Nov. 1st, 2009
"Continental Airlines announced that it will launch daily nonstop service between its Houston hub at Bush Intercontinental Airport and Frankfurt effective Nov. 1, 2009 (eastbound), subject to government... more
Sport aviationThe 21st "International Balloon Meeting-Città di Mondovì": all is ready for it
Cuneo, Italy - From January 3-6 at the Epiphany meeting
All is ready in Mondovì to welcome 40 pilots that from January 3-6, 2009 will participate at the 21st International Balloon Meeting of the Epiphany: an appointment that the city waits every year and is... more
Press releaseADUC. An Italian success: new Alitalia starts, also thanks to Fantozzi and Toto
Florence, Italy - The advantages for customers: "MilleMiglia" points valid
"CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana) will start in January, the spot are already taken off: it's the new era of the Italian aviation. The carrier with shares of Italian people has already decided the change... more
IndustryEmbraer made the first delivery of the Phenom 100 executive jet
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Entry level aircraft delivered to U.S. customer
"Embraer announced that it made the first delivery of the Phenom 100 jet, on December 24, in São José dos Campos. The aircraft, which landed last Wednesday in the U.S. after successfully completing its f... more
AerospaceFinmeccanica: agreements signed between Telespazio and DRS Technologies
Rome, Italy - The Italian company to supply telecommunications services
Telespazio, a Finmeccanica/Thales company, has signed agreements for two separate contracts with DRS Technologies, which was acquired by Finmeccanica in October 2008. The agreement covers the provision... more
Military aviationBoeing submits proposal to support US Air Force T-1A training aircraft fleet
Seattle, USA - The contract award is expected in 2009
The Boeing Company has submitted a proposal to the U.S. Air Force to provide contractor logistics support services for the T-1A Jayhawk training aircraft fleet. Under the eight-year agreement, Boeing,... more
AerospaceBoeing to launch 4th COSMO-SkyMed satellite
Seattle, USA - From Vandenberg AFB in 2010
The Boeing Company, through its commercial launch business, has received a contract to launch the fourth satellite for the COSMO-SkyMed (Constellation of Small Satellites for Mediterranean basin Observation)... more
Military aviationRussia: Northern Fleet’s aviation carried out in 24 hours over 30 flights on Mediterranean Sea
Moscow, Russia - Employed Sukhoi Su-33 and Kamov KA-27
The airplanes taken on the Russian Northern Fleet have carried out in 24 hours over 30 flights on the Mediterranean Sea, the Russian Navy’s spokesman Ígor Digalo reported it. In the Mediterranean’s area... more
Military aviationNorthrop Grumman awarded a B-2 radar modernization program contract
Washington, USA - A deal worth about 468 million dollars
Air Force officials awarded a production contract to the Northrop Grumman Corporation December 29th for the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber radar modernization program. The production contract, with a target... more
IndustrySAAB signs contract for BILL anti-tank missile system
Linkoping, Sweden - A deal worth more than 10 million Euro
SAAB (Svenska Aeroplan AktieBolaget), an aerospace and defense company based in Sweden, signed a contract concerning life time extension of the BILL anti-tank missile system. The order value is approximately... more