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IndustryEMA presented today the new high-tech production division
Avellino, Italy - On occasion of the 10th anniversary of activity
EMA - Europea Microfusion Aerospaziali industry presented today on occasion of the 10th anniversary of its activity, its new high-tech production division that will look after components for civil and... more
AirlinesAACO asks to cancel taxes and rights applied to the air transport activities
Tunisi, Tunisia - And to optimize air routes
AACO (Arab Air Carrier Organization) "Annual General Meeting" held three working sessions on 22 October 2008 in Tunisia. AACO presented his report on industry issues, focusing on the current global financial... more
DefenseRussia to deploy an Iskander tactical missile system
Warsaw, Poland - Its welcome to the new US President Barak Obama
The Russian president's remarks concerning the possible deployment of tactical missiles near Poland are an "Unfriendly act". Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday that Russia would deploy precision-guided... more
ReportCrash in Mexico: State funeral for Minister of the Interior
Mexico City, Mexico - The attack theory too hastily rejected?
The father, Spanish, and sister of Juan Camilo Mourino, the Mexican Foreign Minister, have already landed in Mexico City by an airplane coming from Madrid. He died together with eight people (plus four... more
ReportPakistan: air strike against Taliban rebels
Islamabad, Pakistan - The Army continues in its offensive launched in August
15 Taliban militants have been killed in an air raid in Waziristan, North-West Pakistan, government officials say. Security forces targeted a compound in Airab, a village in the troubled Bajaur region... more
AirportsAutogrill: the Board of Directors approves the interim report as of 30th September 2008
Milan, Italy - Strong cash flow from operations in the first nine months of 2008
"• Revenues in North America: $1,969.5m, up 6.8% against $1,844.2m for first nine months 2007 • Revenues in Italy: €1,001.6m, up 4.4% against €959.8m for first nine months 2007 • Revenues in Rest o... more
HelicoptersRussian Air Force to buy 12 Ka-52 helicopters in 2009
Krasnodar, Russia - Among future plans there are Mi-28N and a new generation fighter
Russia's armed forces plans to buy up to 12 Ka-52 Hokum-B combat/reconnaissance helicopters in 2009, the Russian Air Force Commander General Alexander Zelin said on Tuesday during celebrations to mark... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): "Strike is a madness" by Claudio Scajola
Rome, Italy - Total support to ANPAC and Unione Piloti by Meridiana and Eurofly pilots
"The Alitalia brand collapsed for the ticket's sale, it is necessary a great marketing manoeuvre. Strike are pure madness", the Italian Economic Development Minister, Claudio Scajola, said. The assembly... more
CargoBoeing forecasts long-term growth in air cargo traffic
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Near-term slowdown in growth seen as short-term
"Boeing said that world air cargo growth will expand at a 5.8 percent annual rate over the next two decades, with worldwide air freight traffic tripling through 2027, according to Boeing's World Air Cargo... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways, announced potential buyers. Among these also the Italian airline Myair.com
Athens, Greece - The list disclosed by the Greek Transport Ministry
There is also the Italian airline Myair.com in the list of companies interested to take over Olympic Airways. The list has been disclosed by the Greek Transport Ministry that has informed the potential... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica completes acquisition of 11.1% of Eurotech’s share capital
Rome, Italy - Strategic partnership in the research, development, production and sale of miniaturised computers (NanoPCs) and high performance computing (HPC) computers
Pursuant to the resolution passed by the Board of Directors of Finmeccanica on 12 May 2008 and agreements reached with some of the Eurotech’s founding shareholders, as communicated in the press release o... more
AirlinesBritish Airways strengthens the offer from the airport of Naples-Capodichino
Naples, Italy - Launched the new service "Night Stop"
For the Winter Season British Airways has strengthened the offer for passengers in departure from the airport of Naples-Capodichino. Thanks to the new service "Night Stop" (nightly break in the airport... more
AirlinesCAI: one billion Euro for Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Sent the mobility letters to all workers
The extraordinary administrator Augusto Fantozzi, after the yesterday assembly in Rome at Hilton Hotel, disclosed the CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) offer for Alitalia that is about one billion Euro. CAI... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines reduces fuel surcharge
Milan, Italy - Starting from tomorrow
Singapore Airlines will lower its fuel surcharges for travellers in Business and Economy Class, across all routes, for tickets issued on or after Friday 7 November 2008. The reduction is the second... more
Press releaseAlitalia about CAI's offer
Rome, Italy - An overall amount of 1 billion euros
"As a consequence of indiscretions appearing in the press yesterday, the Extraordinary Administrator, Mr Augusto Fantozzi, releases the present document at the request of the Italian Stock Exchange Controller... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Fiumicino Airport as hub of the new airline
Rome, Italy - Reported by Regione Lazio President and the Rome's Mayor
"We are preparing concrete proposals for the competitiveness of Rome-Fiumicino Airport to be ready for November 12th when European Union will give its response on the CAI-Alitalia operation", Regione Lazio... more
AirlinesCAI (2): Italian ENAC plans to close the preliminary inquiry within November
Rome, Italy - The statements by President Vito Riggio
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) intends to close the economic and technician preliminary inquiry on CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) within November", President Vito Riggio reported during a hearing... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: inaugural ceremony of the new operational base at Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow at 11:30 a.m.
AdR, Rome airports, the company running the airports of the Italian capital, announces that on November 6th 2008 at 11:30 a.m. a press conference will take place in order to present the new operational... more
AirlinesEmirates Airlines launches for the first time non-stop route between US and Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The first airline in the World to offer this service
Emirates held a press conference last week to launch its non-stop Dubai-Los Angeles operation, its third U.S. route. The newest addition to Emirates global network is expected to contribute positively... more
ReportSomalia: kidnapped four aid-workers of ACF and two airplane pilots
Mogadishu, Somalia - Their nationality is still unknown
According to some humanitarian organizations, today at 12:00 four aid-workers of the French NGO "Action contre la faim" and two airplane pilots were kidnapped at Dhusa Mareb, 350 km North of Mogadishu.... more
Civil aviation"Blue Med" (2): commissioner Tajani's declarations
Rome, Italy - Some advantages of the project
Hereafter some of the advantages of "Blue Med" project according to EU Transports Commissioner Tajani, released after yesterday meeting (see AVIONEWS): ''We are working to develop an air transport... more
DefenseRussia: an answer to US missile shield
Moscow, Russia - Moscow will install "Iskander" missiles in Kaliningrado
Installing "Iskander" missiles in Kaliningrado, a Russian enclave located between Poland, Lithuania and near the Baltic Sea, in order to reply to US missile shield in Eastern Europe: this is the idea expressed... more
DefenseSpy chief warns US vulnerable in next President's first year
Washington, USA - Terrorist threats to grow in number and influence until 2025
The top U.S. intelligence official is warning the country will be especially vulnerable to security threats during the first months of a new presidency. Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell... more
Civil aviation"Blue Med"'s take-off
Rome, Italy - The agreement was signed yesterday in Rome
"Integrate the air space in the South-east area of Mediterranean": this is the objective of "Blue Med project", signed yesterday in Rome by Transports ministers of eight Countries of Mediterranean area... more
AirportsIndia: the airports are a rich pickings for Çelebi Hava Servisi
Mumbai, India - Among other targets also Russia and UAE
Çelebi Hava Servisi, a Turkish airport-services provider, seeks a 30 percent market share at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai after winning a contract to provide ground services at... more
Civil aviationBoeing, further delays for 787 Dreamliner airplane
St. Louis, USA - Deliveries in 2010
Boeing's machinist strike has turned delivering the new 787 Dreamliner into a nightmare. Boeing said it would not be able to deliver its first 787 Dreamliner during the fourth quarter as planned. This... more
DefenseIran: not to violate the air space
Tehran, Iran - Tehran's warning
No to violate Iran air space: this is the warning issued by Tehran to US forces in Iraq, with possible "Reactions", if the warning should not be taken into account. It was issued after Barack Obama... more
AccidentsMexico: air crash in the capital
Mexico City, Mexico - The Interior Minister dies
Yesterday a Learjet 45 airplane crashed in Mexico City. Among the nearly eight people on board, there was the Interior Minister, coming back from a visit in San Luis Potosì state, who died. Due to... more
AirportsBad weather in Italy: seepage in Malpensa and Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - Minister Scajola's declarations
Over the last few days, the bad weather hitting Italy caused many damages also in some airports, such as Milan-Malpensa, which was built 10 years ago. Heavy rains caused seepage both at arrival floor and... more
ReportUS elections (3): Barack Obama is the new president
Washington, USA - "Yes, we can"
With 52% of votes, Barack Obama is the new US president. During his speech, the newly-elected president said: "We are moving towards a better Country, now the change has arrived in America". He is the... more
CuriositiesUS elections (2): voting papers from the space
Washington, USA - Greg Chamitoff and Michael Fincke's votes
For US elections, voting papers arrived also from the space. Greg Chamitoff and Michael Fincke, two US astronauts, "Into orbit at 354 Km from the Earth" voted their candidate to the White House: Barack... more
Military aviationBoeing rolls out 1st F-15SG to Singapore
St. Louis, USA - The first delivery will be scheduled in 2009
The Boeing Company rolled out the first F-15SG jet fighter to the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). The F-15SG is a variant of the highly capable, combat-proven F-15E. The capabilities of the... more
Civil aviationUS elections: fear on board of McCain airplane
Albuquerque , USA - Cause: "Traffic on the runway"
Fear on board of a Boeing 737 where Republican candidate John McCain was travelling. The aircraft, while landing at Albuquerque airport (New Mexico), was forced to "Gain altitude", cause "Traffic on the... more
AirportsIstanbul Airport, 36 million Euros investments in the offing
Istanbul, Turkey - By TAV Havalimanlar? Holding
TAV Havalimanlar? Holding, which operates Istanbul's Atatürk Airport, said it will invest 36 million euros ($46 million) expanding the airport. Istanbul-based TAV signed an accord with Turkey's airport... more
Press releaseAmnesty International calls on President-elect Barack bama to put human rights at the heart of Government
Rome, Italy - To take concrete steps in its first 100 days which would show genuine commitment
"Amnesty International today urged US President-elect Barack Obama to show true leadership by making human rights central to his new administration. The organization is calling on the new government to... more
AirlinesAlitalia: "Dissident" unions to meet today in Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - Division on the line to follow
ANPAC and Unioni Piloti organised a meeting today in Fiumicino Airport after the closure by Government and CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) of negotiations with Unions, now divided on the line to follow. SDL... more
IndustryBoeing: Air China Cargo orders B-747/400 converted freighters
Seattle, Usa - The carrier currently operates eight models
"Boeing and Air China Cargo announced that the carrier will add three 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) to its cargo fleet. The modification work on the three Combi airplanes will take place... more
AirlinesCAI: the Chinese box of the doubles mandates
Rome, Italy - Omni-present councillors
The Alitalia extraordinary administrator Augusto Fantozzi disclosed two days ago "The offer by CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) will be object of a preliminary inquiry with the aid of the procedure's financial... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company 150 series airplanes (2008-22-18)
Washington, Usa - To prevent premature separation of the collar
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: November 4, 2008 [Page 65507-65509] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH (TAE) model TAE-125-02-99 reciprocating engines (2008-22-23)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: November 4, 2008 [Page 65509-65511] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB-211-535E4-37, RB-211-535E4-B-37, and RB-211-535E4-B-75 series turbofan engines (2008-22-24)
Washington, Usa - To detect cracks in LPC fan blade roots, which if not detected, could lead to uncontained multiple fan blade failure, and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: November 4, 2008 [Page 65511-65514] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
IndustrySELEX Sistemi Integrati signs contract worth 25 million euro
Rome, Italy - For air traffic control systems in Kenya
"SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, has signed a contract with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority to supply air traffic control radar systems. Under the contract, worth approximately 25... more
AirlinesSAS Group to reduce surcharges
Stockholm, Sweden - Equal to EUR 3 and 5
"SAS Group have decided to reduce surcharges with 3 EUR on domestic, intrascandinavian and European flights. On intercontinental flights the surcharges will be reduced by 5 EUR. These changes will... more
IndustryEADS temporarily stops A-400/M production
Paris, France - In order to avoid that aircraft accumulate
According to "Les Echos", EADS has probably decided to temporarily stop A-400/M production in order to avoid that aircraft accumulate, as flight tests dates have not been fixed. A-400/M is the first... more
Fair and shows"Zhuhai Air Show 2008" (5): BOC Aviation orders 20 A-320 family aircraft
Zhuhai, China - The announcement was made today at the event
"BOC Aviation, the Singapore-based aircraft leasing unit of Bank of China, has placed additional firm orders with Airbus for 20 A-320 Family aircraft. The announcement was made today at the 'Zhuhai Air... more
Weather forecastsItalian Civil Defense Department issues a bad weather forecast
Rome, Italy - From yesterday to the following 24-36 hours
Weather conditions in Western Europe and in the Mediterranean area are causing instability in some Italian regions. Yesterday Italian Civil Defense Department issued a bad weather forecast. From last... more
AirlinesEurofly ready to hire pilots and to purchase slots from Alitalia
Milan, Italy - In a time of few weeks
"Eurofly, airline controlled by Meridiana Group for 46,10%, confirms to be ready to hire Alitalia's pilots and captains, according to the conditions of Eurofly work contract in a time of few weeks. The... more
Aerospace"Human Portable Radiation Detection System" will be launched
Rome, Italy - According to ESA
A portable device, called "Human Portable Radiation Detection System", will be launched. This state-of-the-art device is able to detect "Illegal traffic of radioactive materials that could be used to make... more
Weather forecastsItaly: bad weather in Sardinia
Cagliari, Italy - Floodings and overflowing
Bad weather is hitting Italy and Sardinia is one of the most affected regions (see AVIONEWS), especially the centre and the south. Overflowing, heavy rains and high winds are still causing damages... more
AirlinesAir Berlin flies from Venice
Berlin, Germany - Newness for Summertimes 2009
"Air Berlin, with the Summertime 2009, reinforces its presence in Italy with six weekly connections from 'Marco Polo's airport in Venice to Dusseldorf, as of next May 1st from Monday to Friday with a daily... more