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SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 727 airplanes (2008-22-12)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct damage to the aft attachment lugs of the elevator quadrant support assembly that could lead to failure of the lugs
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 66743-66745] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes (2008-22-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the corrosion, which could reduce system protection of the lightning shield and result in loss of the electrical grounding between the lightning shield and the airplane structure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 66738-66740] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirportsAutogrill: HMSHost gains two new airports in the USA
Milan, Italy - The Group active in over 100 airports in North America
"HMSHost, the North American division of Autogrill, secured a contract to operate food & beverage services in ten points of sale in two new airports in the United States: Albany, capital of New York State,... more
AirlinesRyanair: "Corrupt application of the state aid rules by the Commission", to apply against Alitalia
Brussels, Belgium - Following the go-ahead to the asset's takeover by CAI
Ryanair announces to apply to the European Commission after the go-ahead to CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana)'s plan for the Alitalia asset's take-over. "Ryanair will be appealing this latest blatantly... more
AirlinesAir France (2): toll-free number now available in France and from abroad
Rome, Italy - The website can be visited for major details
"Due to the call for strike action by French pilots’ unions, from Friday 14 November at one minute past midnight to Monday 17 November at midnight, Air France is expecting severe disruption to its operations.... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (3): orders, portfolio and R&D at September 30th 2008
Rome, Italy - Positive trend particularly for aerospace and defense
New orders at 30 September 2008 totalled EUR 11,579 million, compared to EUR 9,861 million in the same period of 2007 (+17%). Aerospace and Defence accounted for 76% of orders acquired during the third... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (2): key figures for the first nine month of 2008
Rome, Italy - The net profit, net debt and investment
Revenues at 30 September 2008 were EUR 9,688 million increasing EUR 571 million (+6%) compared to the same period last year. The aerospace and defence sector accounted for 79% and energy and transport... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Board of Directors approves third-quarter results to 30 September
Rome, Italy - Revenues up 6% and new orders up 17% in the first nine months. Order backlog at over EUR 40 billion
Revenues up 6% compared to the first nine months of 2007, to EUR 9,688 million, driven by Aeronautics, Space and Transport. - Significant growth in orders (+17%) to EUR 11,579 million, chiefly thanks... more
AirlinesAir France: national pilots' strike from 14 to 17 November 2008
Rome, Italy - Very severe disruptions expected for the carrier
"French airline pilots’ unions have unanimously called a four-day strike from Friday 14 November at one minute past midnight to Monday 17 November at midnight, to protest against changes to the retirement a... more
IndustryLockheed Martin delivers first of four C-130J airplanes to Royal Norwegian Air Force
Marietta, Usa - "Stretched" version
"Lockheed Martin delivered the first of four C-130Js to the Royal Norwegian Air Force at a ceremony with U.S. and Norwegian officials at the company’s Marietta, Ga, facility. Other nations that a... more
AirlinesAlitalia: still discomforts in Rome-Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - 5th day of white strike
Fifth day of strike to the last. Another chaos day is looming for the air transport. Following the white strike by Alitalia pilots and flight attendants of ANPAC, ANPAV, AVIA, SDL, UP, serious discomforts... more
Civil aviationAir transport: approved by Council of Ministers rules on protection of disabled person
Rome, Italy - Measure presented by Transport Minister Altero Matteoli
Presented to Council of Ministers by Transport Minister Altero Matteoli, the measure on the sanctionative discipline to apply in case of violation of EU Regulations on travellers' rights with disability... more
Helicopters"Dubai Helishow 2008" (6): Falcon Aviation Services (FAS)
Dubai, UAE - Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT)
"Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) of Abu Dhabi, the expanding VIP helicopter charter and maintenance Company, has recently enlarged its fleet with orders for two EC130 and two AS-365 N3 Eurocopter helicopters.... more
Civil aviationItalian Ferrovie dello Stato: "We will absorb 60% of passengers from air transport sector"
Rome, Italy - Some new offers by Trenitalia
Many new services will be offered by Trenitalia in the framework of High Speed projects. Hereafter the new offers presented during a press conference: Rome-Milan in 3 hours and 30 minutes from December... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): serious troubles in Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - Protests by Eurofly and Meridiana personnel
Passengers in line for the yesterday suspended connections, about 30 flights cancelled today and at least two hour's delays, this is the situation in the airport of Rome-Fiumicino. Among flights cancelled... more
Helicopters"Dubai Helishow 2008" (5): UAE Army
Dubai, UAE - And Air Force
"UAE Army is reported to become an evolving military market that is opening new strategic partnership opportunities. The UAE has even outpaced Saudi Arabia, which was traditionally the Middle East’s l... more
Helicopters"Dubai Helishow 2008" (4): some of the major achievements in the UAE’s helicopter sector
Dubai, UAE - The Central Air Command and ADA
"The Central Air Command, which forms Dubai Air Force, operates three airbases spread across the west coast. From Minhad Air Force Base, the Helicopter Squadron operates a variety of helicopters and Fighter... more
AccidentsMexico air crash: NTSB's opinion
Mexico City, Mexico - "No elements leading to think that there were hijackers" behind the air crash
After a careful analysis of black boxes, NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) expressed its opinion on the air crash occurred last week when minister Mouriño and other eight people died. By... more
Military aviationPilots of Swiss Air Force train for night flights in Norway
Berne, Switzerland - Not "Annoying" civil population
This year, from yesterday till December 5th some pilots of Swiss Air Force are in Oerland (Norway), where they will be training for night flights on board of six fighters F/A-18 and a reserve airplane,... more
Helicopters"Dubai Helishow 2008" (3): UAE, a flourishing market
Dubai, UAE - Its enormous tourism potential is one of the major reasons
"The Middle East is emerging as one of the fastest growing markets for helicopters. Its enormous tourism potential is one of the major reasons, besides the continued interest shown in the industry by the... more
AirlinesItalian ENAC sanctions Alitalia for 255,000 Euro due to troubles caused to passengers
Rome, Italy - Riggio: "It is unacceptable the current situation"
16 sanctions for Alitalia for troubles provoked to passengers due to the agitation in progress from November 10th. ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) President Vito Riggio announces a 255,000 Euros... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Antonio Martone said no to the white strike
Rome, Italy - "Rules violated"
The white strike that pilots and flight attendants "Is instrumental and represents a violatin of the rule to passengers and is an infringement on citizen's rights", the Controller for the strike on the... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC calls Alitalia for November 14th
Rome, Italy - In order to analyze the carrier's operativeness
"Silvano Manera, general manager of ENAC (Italian authority for civil aviation) called Alitalia Accountable Manager, Giancarlo Schisano, for November 14th in the morning in order to have an analytical... more
Helicopters"Dubai Helishow 2008" (2): the third biennial edition
Dubai, UAE - After the success in 2004 and 2006
"Dubai is all set to witness the third biennial International Helicopter Technology & Operations Exhibition, popularly known as the 'Dubai Helishow'. Celebrated as the only one of its kind for the helicopter... more
OccurrencesSpain: a Bmibaby airplane comes back to the departure airport
Alicante, Spain - Three-hour wait for passengers
A Bmibaby airplane, from Alicante (Spain) to Manchester (UK), carrying 132 passengers on board, was forced to come back to "L'Altet" airport, after flying one hour. It seems that the cause was a damage... more
Civil aviationSpain: drop in domestic air traffic
Madrid, Spain - +28% for high speed trains
Period of crisis for domestic air traffic in Spain. Figures reports a drop of 15,9% in September if compared with the same period in 2007. While Spanish airports report a -1,4 % in passengers volume from... more
DefenseIran: still along the path of missile tests
Tehran, Iran - Tested a medium range missile
''Experts of Defense Department tested a surface missile of next generation'': it was declared by Iranian minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar. A news confirming that the Country is still along the path of... more
Civil aviationThe effect of Italian Minister Brunetta's new regulation
Rome, Italy - Figures confirm it
Figures confirm it: the new regulation, introduced by Public Administration Italian minister Renato Brunetta has been a successful action. In Italian ENAC (Italian Authority for Civil Aviation), for example,... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines: on-line the possibility to choose preferred seat
Milan, Italy - Currently available only near the exit rows
"Singapore Airlines customers making Economy Class bookings on singaporeair.com now have the additional choice of guaranteeing themselves a Preferred Seat, with the introduction of Preferred Seat Selection.... more
AirlinesDelta-Air France: no-stop flights France-US
Paris, France - The takeoff? Due for June
Two new no-stop flights will connect France with US: this is the news issued by the two carriers that will cover the routes, Delta Airlines and Air France-Klm. These are the routes in code-share: Paris-"Charles... more
Civil aviationQuestions on the Ryanair emergency landing in Ciampino: was the airport's certification in order?
Rome, Italy - According to the certification Team in 2005 the airport "Had not legitimacy"
The emergency landing carried out by Ryanair Boeing B-737, which met with a cloud of birds while approaching to Rome's airport, put attention of the whole aeronautical world on some serious questions. The... more
Military aviationEATF was born
Brussels, Belgium - Operational from the beginning of the next decade
Creating a "Force for European Air Transport, that is the 'European Air Transport Fleet'": this is the idea of the Defense Ministers of Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg,... more
Civil aviationACI: European passenger traffic drops -3.3% during September 2008
Brussels, Belgium - The four Groups of airports
According to Airports Council International (ACI) "The overall passenger traffic at European airports registered a significant decrease of -3.3% in September 2008 compared with September 2007. The overall... more
Helicopters"Dubai Helishow": Emirates-Cae Flight Training signs contract with Caverton Offshore
Dubai, UAE - For Bell 412 pilot training
"Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT) has signed today at the 'Dubai Helishow', a three-year contract with Caverton Offshore Support Group to be their exclusive Bell 412 helicopter training provider. Caverton... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC about nuclear: Austria transforms own reactor in solar arrays
Rome, Italy - The site of the central condemned to the inactivity for 30 years
"The site of nuclear central in Zwentendorf, 50 km West far from Vienna, condemned to the inactivity for 30 years, will soon emerge from hibernation to produce solar energy. On November 5, 1978, the Austrian... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747SP series airplanes (2008-22-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage to the control surface structure during flight, which could result in loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: November 12, 2008 [Page 66737-66738] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200, A-330/300, and A-340/300 series airplanes (2008-22-20)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: November 12, 2008 [Page 66747-66750] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200 and 757-300 series airplanes (2008-22-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a fire near a composite drain mast and possible disruption of the electrical power system, which could result in the loss of several functions essential for safe flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: November 12, 2008 [Page 66740-66743] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): strike to the last, cancelled other flights in Rome and Milan
Rome, Italy - Another trouble day
Troubles in the air transport continue also today. According to some press sources the Alitalia agitation in the airport of Fiumicino had provoked the cancellation of about 20 flights, in addition to several... more
AirlinesAir France: employees' strike
Paris, France - One flight out of two could probably ground
Hardships in French air transport sector, cause Air France-Klm pilots strike. The protest, that will begin tomorrow and will probably last till Monday, aims at launching a protest signal against the proposed... more
Press releaseAir transport: European Commission authorized rescue aid for Alpi Eagles
Brussels, Belgium - The aid consists of a € 17 million loan guarantee for the next six months
"The European Commission has yesterday authorised rescue aid for Alpi Eagles SpA, a regional air carrier based in the Veneto region of Italy. The aid consists of a € 17 million loan guarantee for the n... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines suspends for a month the flight between Pisa and New York
Atlanta, USA - From January 13th to February 8th 2009
From January 13th to February 8th, after the reduction of frequencies for the Winter Season, the US airline Delta Air Lines announces the suspension of the flight between Pisa and New York-"JFK" International... more
AirlinesAlitalia: European Union can penalize the strike
Brussels, Belgium - The statements of Antonio Tajani
"European Union must protect the passengers rights, whom must be informed about the situation", this is the statement by Antonio Tajani, EU Transport Commissioner, about strikes by Alitalia personnel of... more
IndustryAir Arabia confirms the purchase of 10 new Airbus A-320 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The contract follows one for 34 models signed at the end of last year
"Air Arabia (PJSC), the low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, has signed a firm contract for 10 additional A-320 aircraft. The contract follows one for 34 Airbus A-320s signed at... more
Airports"Galilei" airport looks at East
Pisa, Italy - In April Pisa-Bucharest route takes off
"Galilei" airport in Pisa looks at East. From April 3rd, flight connections for Bucharest will be weekly during the first month, two times a week from May 18th and three times a week from July 15th to... more
AccidentsMilan-Linate air disaster: criticism on former manager Marzocca' sentence
Rome, Italy - "Free on probation"
It seemed that Milan-Linate air disaster was ended with the sentence of last February. But the most terrible air disaster ever recorded in Italy is still causing debates and criticisms, this time for the... more
HelicoptersItalian Air Force about helicopter crash in France (2): some details on HH-3F
Rome, Italy - During over 170,000 flight hours, five crashes occurred with the loss of the mean
"Following to info reported by press regarding the aspects linked to the flight safety for HH-3F by the Italian Air Force, the Armed Force communicates that - during over 170,000 flight hours made since... more
IndustryCessna confirms the starting of deliveries for the new SkyCatcher airplane
San José, USA - Scheduled starting from the second half of 2009
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, reported it is on course to begin deliveries of the model 162 SkyCatcher during the second half of 2009. A mock-up of the SkyCatcher is on display November... more
DefenseUSA: cuts on defense spending?
Washington, USA - Advisable "To continue supporting ground teams in priority activities"
Cuts on defense spending: this is the suggestion given by Pentagon outside advisers to the newly-elected US president, in a scenario of economic crisis and a "Growing gap between arms-buying plans and... more
DefenseLatvian Army concludes mission in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - The ceremony on November 8th at Camp Victory
Members of the Latvian Army concluded their mission in Iraq during a ceremony November 8th at Camp Victory. General Paul E. Lefebvre, Deputy Commanding General, Multi-National Corps – Iraq, and various o... more