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SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 series airplanes equipped with CFM56-7 engines (2008-21-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent exposure of the lower surface of the strut to extreme high temperatures, consequent creation of a source of fuel ignition, and increased risk of uncontrollable fire and possible fuel tank explosion
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IndustryAlenia Aeronautica (4): Alenia North America Inc.
Waco, Usa - The US society is also a shareholder in several joint-venture companies located in the US
"Alenia North America is a subsidiary of Alenia Aeronautica and part of the Finmeccanica Group. Its mission is to further expand the industrial and commercial presence of the Alenia Group in North America.... more
AirlinesAlitalia: boarding tax reaches 3 Euro
Rome, Italy - Revenues will fuel the social safety valve Fund destined to redundancies
Italian Chamber's Transport Commission approved yesterday a Government's emendation on Alitalia decree concerning the boarding tax for passengers in departure from any Italian airports, increased from... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica (2). The C-27J: the most successful tactical transport aircraft in the world
Waco, Usa - Orders for 121 units from 8 Air Forces
"The C-27J Spartan - the only one of its category specifically designed as tactical transport aircraft - is a twin-engine turboprop aircraft with state-of-the-art technology in the field of avionics,... more
AerospaceTelespazio, technical sponsor of "Oltre. Beyond the edge"
Rome, Italy - The Arctic expedition that will recreate Amundsen’s voyage
Telespazio, a Finmeccanica/Thales company, is to be the technical sponsor of the Arctic expedition "Oltre. Beyond the edge”, that, from November 2008 to March 2009, on the 90th anniversary of Norwegian R... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: first C-27J delivered to the US Armed Forces in Waco, Texas
Waco, Usa - This 2.04 billion dollar contract for the tactical transport aircraft is the greatest export success ever for an airplane designed and manufactured in Italy
"Finmeccanica, its subsidiaries Alenia Aeronautica and Alenia North America, and its US partner L-3 have delivered the first of the 78 C-27Js Spartan ordered last year within the Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA)... more
AirportsPlan to merge Autogrill International into Autogrill approved
Milan, Italy - The Board of Directors approved yesterday it
"The Boards of Directors of Autogrill SpA ('Autogrill') and its wholly owned subsidiary Autogrill International SpA ('Autogrill International') yesterday approved a plan to merge Autogrill International... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica (3): committed to deliver innovative solutions
Waco, Usa - It's partner and long-held relationships with the main world aerospace groups
"With over 90 years of history and successes, Alenia Aeronautica is the Italian leader in the aeronautic sector and a major international player in the aerospace industry. Alenia Aeronautica is known for... more
Fair and shows"India Aviation 2008": Piaggio Aero and Taj Air sign agreement
Hyderabad, India - The Italian industry introduces the first two P-180 Avanti II airplanes to India
"Taj Air and Piaggio Aero Industries SpA announced today at the 'Indian Aviation 2008', the International Conference and Exhibition of Civil Aviation taking place in Hyderabad, the agreement to become... more
AerospaceItalian Space Agency: "Oltre. Beyond the Edge" mission
Rome, Italy - Press conference
On October 16th, at 11:00am in the Italian Senate Library "Giovanni Spadolini" (Piazza della Minerva 38, Rome), there will be the press conference of "Oltre. Beyond the Edge" mission of which ASI (Italian... more
DefenseSenate approved decree law on the Italian participation to the surveillance mission in Georgia
Rome, Italy - Approved unanimously
Italian Senate approved unanimously the decree law No 147 September 22 on the Italian participation to the European surveillance mission in Georgia. The OSCE mission provides for a financing of 999,999... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines reports September 2008 quarter financial results
Atlanta, Usa - The carrier and Northwest remain on track to close their merger this year
"Delta Air Lines today reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. Key points include: Excluding special items, Delta’s net loss for the September 2008 quarter was USD 26 million, o... more
Fair and shows"India Aviation 2008" (2): Eurocopter's presence
Hyderabad, India - “The year of the helicopter” for India, and one more year of the industry’s intense partnership with the Country
"Eurocopter, the global leader in helicopter manufacturing, shows a strong presence at 'India Aviation 2008', the first international exhibition of its kind in India on Civil Aviation Sector. This event... more
AerospaceArianespace Flight 186 with Eutelsat's Hot Bird and W2M satellites
Paris, France - For end November
"Arianespace and Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) confirm that the upcoming launch of the Ariane 5 ECA will orbit Eutelsat’s HOT BIRD™ 9 and W2M satellites. The launch of Flight 186 is pla... more
ReportPakistan: false bomb alarm on Etihad's airplane
Karachi, Pakistan - Emergency landing at Karachi's airport
The pilot of an Etihad Airlines' airplane, took off this morning from Adu Dhabi towards Islamabad with 190 passengers on board, has been forced to make an emergency landing at Karachi's airport due to... more
ReportUS Army kills senior Al Qaeda leader in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - The event occurred on October 5 but has been disclosed only today
U.S. forces killed the second-in-command of Al Qaeda in Iraq, a Sunni Islamist militant group which is allied to Osama bin Laden's organisation, named Abu Qaswarah. He was killed in a raid in Mosul on... more
IndustryAirbus challenges students to shape the world of aviation
Toulouse, France - The industry launches an international competition 'Fly your ideas"
"Airbus is launching an international competition 'Fly Your Ideas' for student teams worldwide to come up with innovative ideas to shape the future of aviation and help to enhance the sector's eco-efficiency.... more
AirlinesAeroflot charged with safety violations
Moscow, Russia - Return to the past...
The financial crisis will cut net profit at Aeroflot by 70 percent in 2008, the Russian flag carrier said in the same day Russian press reported that a probe had found safety flaws at the airline. Net... more
UAS-DronesPacific Area: under examination a consortium for the use of RQ-4 Global Hawk UAV
Washington, USA - General Carrol "Howle" Chandler reported
Bases in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam constitute the "Strategic Triangle" of Pacific, Pacific Air Forces commander General Carrol "Howle" Chandler reported. "Each of those bases is important because they... more
Military aviationC-130J "Super Hercules" airplane achieves 75,000 flight hours with Italian Air Force
Marietta, Usa - The ceremony held today in Pisa
"The Italian Air Force has achieved 75,000 flight hours with its fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130J 'Super Hercules' transport aircraft, amassing an impressive record that includes the first combat missions... more
ReportA man tries to hijack an airplane: disarmed by passengers
Ankara, Turkey - The flight has normally continued
The Turkish Airlines' airplane, took off today from Antalaya with more than 160 people on board towards Saint Petersburg (Russia), should already be arrived to destination. A "Turbulent" flight because... more
Civil aviationJetlife: air ambulance service launched in Albania
Tirana, Albania - By Dornier 328 airplanes
"BP Aircraft Management SA, owner of Jetlife and Jetcom brands, whose majority package is controlled by AMA (Asset Management Advisor) Suisse SA, has announced, during a press conference took place in... more
Military aviationThe second Joint Cargo Aircraft, JCA, Alenia C-27J took off towards USA
Turin, Italy - The first one has been delivered in September
The second Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) Alenia C-27J, for the US Armed Forces, has taken off in early morning of last Sunday, on October 12, from Turin-Caselle towards USA. The airplane, with a temporary... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hawker Beechcraft Corporation model BAe-125 series 800A airplanes, and Hawker Beechcraft model Hawker 800XP airplanes (2008-21-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a fracture of the MLG casings and a collapse of the affected MLG, which could adversely affect the airplane's continued safe flight and landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 58436-58438] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Dart 528, 529, 532, 535, 542, and 552 series turboprop engines (2008-16-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent HPT disk failure, which can result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 58032] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
IndustryBoeing-union: talks adjourned without to reach an agreement
Seattle, Usa - No new talks are currently scheduled
"Boeing issued the following statement after a second round of mediated talks with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers adjourned without an agreement: 'In light of the... more
Civil aviationOSCE certifies Italian pod and Antonov An-30 airplane
Vienna, Austria - Italy participates with a Lockheed Martin C-130J aircraft
Representatives of 25 Countries that signed the "Open Skies" Treaty have certified new configurations of Italian pod and Antonov An-30 airplane modified by Romania Air Force dedicated to surveillance flights.... more
Fair and shows"India Aviation 2008": Embraer presents product portfolio
Hyderabad, India - Event takes place in the city of Hyderabad, October 15 to 18
"Embraer participates in 'India Aviation 2008' (www.india-aviation.in/main.htm), October 15 to 18, at Hyderabad’s airport, on Sadar Patel highway, in India. During the event that is organized by the M... more
AirlinesRyanair calls on European Commission to reduce regulatory burden and costs on airlines
Milan, Italy - The carrier releases over one million seats for mid-week travels in November and December to keep Europe flying
"Ryanair, Europe’s low fares airline yesterday (14th October) called on the European Commission to reduce the regulatory burden and costs on airlines and tackle anti-consumer scams such as fuel surcharges a... more
Civil aviationIATA: environment still a top priority even in times of crisis
Amsterdam, Holland - Bisignani declared it during the inauguration of an aviation and environment display at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated its commitment to its environmental programme at the inauguration of an aviation and environment display at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. 'Environment r... more
HelicoptersChina is against the sale of missiles and helicopters between USA and Taiwan
Beijing, China - A deal worth 6.46 billion dollars
Chinese Defence Minister, Liang Guanglie, slammed the recent decision by the United States to sell USD 6.5 billion worth of arms to Taiwan, including 30 AH-64D Apache attack helicopters and over 300 PAC-3... more
AirlinesAlitalia. State Aid: notification of the procedure for the extraordinary administration of the airline
Brussels, Belgium - The notification was made to obtain legal certainty
"The Italian Government has notified the European Commission today of the procedure for the extraordinary administration of Alitalia SpA which includes the sale of assets of the company. The notification... more
AirlinesAVIANCA renews its fleet
Bogota, Colombia - In arrival new Airbus and Boeing airplanes
The Colombian flag carrier Avianca took delivery of its first Airbus A-330/200. This A-330 is the first of ten aircraft of this type to be delivered to the prestigious airline. These new airplanes will... more
CargoAlis Aerolinee Italiane takes over Cargoitalia
Milan, Italy - The airline brings the beginning of operations forwards two years
Alis Aerolinee Italiane, an Alcide Leali company (founder of Air Dolomiti then given up to Lufthansa), has announced the take over of Malpensa based-Cargoitalia airline. The value has not been disclosed... more
Curiosities"Eurochocolate 2008": ribbon cut by balloon
Perugia, Italy - Quintals of chocolate from October 18th to 26th
Organizers and patroness of "Eurochocolate 2008" will give the go-ahead to the show with the ribbon cut by balloon. This chocolate's exhibition will be held in Perugia (Umbria Region - Center Italy) from... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: competition "Let's name the M-346"
Varese, Italy - A great name for a great future
Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, is launching a competition to name its new M-346 aircraft. The M-346 is the only new generation advanced/lead-in fighter trainer currently available in Europe.... more
Military aviation"NATO Trial Imperial Hammer" (2): the transformation of military capabilities
Cagliari, Italy - One of the goals is to limit the civilian deaths
Terrorists today use a myriad of means, including improvised explosive devices, to intimidate and destabilize civilian populations, as well as to attack military forces and non-military supporting organizations... more
AccidentsKilled from the helicopter's blades
Sedona, Usa - A doctor of the rescue team of the American Department of Public Safety
A tragic accident yesterday afternoon in Arizona, on the Red Roks mountains, during a rescue operation for two young climbers; for their rescue a helicopter of the Department of Public Safety was alerted. The... more
AirlinesJet Airways and Kingfisher form alliance
Milan, Italy - With immediate effect, the agreement will help both carriers to reduce costs
"Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines have closed an agreement to the formation of an alliance of wide-ranging proportions that will help both carriers to significantly rationalize and reduce costs and... more
DefenseItalian 41st Wing about "Noble Midas 2008"
Sigonella, Italy - The drill has involved 3800 men, 30 naval units, three submarines, airplanes and helicopters
"The edition 2008 of the NATO exercise, named 'Noble Midas', finished last October 10. It took place in the Central Mediterranean Sea and in particular, for a phase has interested the waters looking onto... more
AirlinesDubai: Emirates Terminal 3 opens for Business
Milan, Italy - The maiden flight has taken off today
"Emirates threw open the doors of its swanky new home – Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport – to its passengers, in a phased operation that commenced earlier today. The first flight EK-... more
DefenseItalian Navy: the Navies of Mediterranean and Black Sea gathered at "Regional Seapower Symposium 2008"
Rome, Italy - The seventh edition will take place from October 15-17 in Venice
"The Head of Italian Navy Chief of Staff, Adm. Paolo La Rosa, will inaugurate tomorrow the seventh edition of 'Regional Seapower Symposium', at the Istituto di studi militari marittimi. The symposium... more
Press releaseENAC: call for bids for works in Pantelleria Airpor sent to European Ufficial Gazzette ts
Rome, Italy - Deadline on December 11th, 2008
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) informed yesterday the call for bids for the realization of infrastructural works in Pantelleria Airports has been sent to European Ufficial Gazzette. Works... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, and 747SR series airplanes (2008-18-07)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the lower forward corner reveal of the number 3 MEDs, which could lead to the door escape slide departing the airplane when the door is opened and the slide is deployed
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 56960-56964] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2008-17-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a water leak into the flight deck ceiling, which could result in an electrical short and possible loss of several functions essential to safe flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 56956-56958] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2008-19-03)
Washington, Usa - To detect cracks in the fuselage skin along the chem-mill steps at stringers S-1 and S-2R, between station (STA) 400 and STA 460, and repair if necessary
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 56958-56960] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AerospaceASI: Kenya aims at the space
Rome, Italy - Three Kenyan people participate to a project with ASI
Three young Kenyan engineers will work with the Italian Space Agency for a telesurvey project and are attending a Second Level Master in Rome "Sapienza" University. They will remain in Italy for 18 months. Goals... more
IndustrySuperJet International certified as Flight Training Organization for crew of Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft
Venice, Italy - From Italian ENAC, the Aeronautical Civil Authority
"SuperJet International, an Alenia Aeronautica and Sukhoi Company, has officially received from ENAC (Italian Aeronautical Civil Authority) the 'FTO' (Flight Training Organization) approval, certificate... more
Military aviation"NATO Imperial Trial Hammer": intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
Cagliari, Italy - Hi-Tech exercise
NATO holds its next major field test, Trial Imperial Hammer, this month in Sardinia (29 Sept-15 Oct 2008) to demonstrate how the Alliance’s ability to share time critical intelligence can better protect N... more
SecurityThe "MagShoe" arrives at "Ben Gurion" in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv, Israel - It's a scanner for shoes
At "Ben Gurion" airport in Tel Aviv is not necessary (if there aren't some suspected people) to remove the shoes to exposed to X rays that control the existence of metallic arms or parts inside them. Now... more