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AirlinesAlitalia: criticism on an amendment contained in Alitalia decree
Rome, Italy - Mr Tremonti threatens to resign
Applauses for the words of condemnation pronounced this morning by Italian Economics Minister Giulio Tremonti, during a speech at Senate, against an amendment contained in Alitalia decree "Reducing penal... more
AirportsBad weather in Sardinia: inconveniences in air transport
Olbia, Italy - Olbia airport closed
This morning, many inconveniences have been recorded in air transport due to the heavy rains hitting Olbia and the nearby area. The adverse weather conditions led to order the closure of Olbia airport... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica "Energy Day"
Rome, Italy - On October 27th, 2008
Finmeccanica "Energy Day", to be held on 27 October 2008, will focus on ways of saving energy, and will involve all employees as well as managers and site operators at Finmeccanica offices and plants.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): red light to the amendment on Alitalia decree
Rome, Italy - Reported by Government sources
Red light to the amendment contained in Alitalia decree, which will be "Eliminated at the Chamber of Deputies": this is the news released by Government sources, after the words pronounced this morning... more
AirlinesBritish Airways (Boac) celebrates the 50th anniversary of world's first transatlantic jet flight
Milan, Italy - London-New York on a Comet 4 airplane
"British Airways is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the world’s first commercial jet flight across the Atlantic. The historic flight from London to New York took place on October 4, 1958 on the n... more
IndustryLockheed Martin receives contract from Qatar
Marietta, Usa - For four C-130J Super Hercules aircraft
"The State of Qatar has signed a USD 393.6 million contract with Lockheed Martin for the purchase of four C-130J Super Hercules airlifters plus training and spares with deliveries to begin in 2011. Qatar's... more
Military aviationMeeting between delegations of Italian and Argentinian Air Forces
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The Italian staff led by Gen. Paolo Magro, head of the 3rd Unit of SMA
The Italian staff was led by Gen. Paolo Magro, head of the 3rd Unit of Stato Maggiore Aeronautica and Argentina was represented by Brigadier Attilio Maggi. The talks are the evidence of the cultural and... more
Military aviationNaples: fear in the skies
Naples, Italy - Presence of a "Suspicious" aircraft reported
This morning a loud boom was heard in Naples. But the noise had not been caused by "Vesuvio", as many people had thought, but by two fighters F-16 that while trying to intercept a suspicious aircraft,... more
ReportLampedusa Mayor in Rome
Rome, Italy - On the agenda "Flight connections with Lampedusa isle"
Yesterday Lampedusa and Linosa Mayor, Bernardino De Rubeis and Transports councillor, Gianni Sparma, took part in a conference organized by Trasports Ministry in Rome. On the agenda "Flight connections... more
Civil aviationThe 102nd FAI General Conference in Valle d'Aosta
Aosta, Italy - The "World Air Games" in Turin 2009 in front line
Valle d'Aosta hosted the 102nd FAI General Conference 2008 from September 29 to October 5. The event, realized also with the collaboration of the Region's Presidency, took place in "Billia" Grand Hotel... more
AirportsEU Commission: first green light to "Body scanner"
Brussels, Belgium - Criticism on the measure
First green light by Brussels to the use of "Body scanner" also in European airports. As Transports Commissioner Tajani explained on the effectiveness of a measure aiming at fighting against terrorism... more
AirlinesQantas update on QF-72 latest news
Sydney, Australia - The aircraft was departed from Singapore to Perth
"Qantas said today that the cause of the sudden change in altitude aboard QF-72 from Singapore to Perth yesterday remained under investigation. The Chief Executive Officer of Qantas, Mr Geoff Dixon,... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi (2): background of MB-339CD
Venegono, Italy - It's an aerobatic airplane, used by the Italian PAN "Frecce Tricolori"
"The MB-339CD “Batch 2” is a two-seat, aerobatic, single-engine turbojet aircraft for the Advanced and Lead-In-Fighter Training phases of the military pilot training syllabus. With its performance, exc... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: the first MB-339CD for the Italian Air Force takes to the air in the new configuration
Venegono, Italy - It's the first of 14 airplanes covered by the agreement
"In late September Alenia Aermacchi test flew the first MB-339CD upgraded to Batch 2 standard. Over the following days the aircraft completed its company test flights and is now ready to be submitted to... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008" (3): PW-617 receives Canada and FAA Certification
Orlando, Usa - The engine has been chosen by EMBRAER, the Brazilian industry, in May 2005
"Pratt & Whitney Canada has received Transport Canada and FAA type certification for its new PW-617F engine, selected to power the Embraer Phenom 100 very light jet (VLJ). The PW-617F engine, chosen... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS-Air France together to celebrate the 75 years of the airline
Paris, France - Ten videos with images of yesterday and today that explain its long career
Every week, starting from today, AVIONEWS, in close synergy with Air France, will publish one of ten videos that explain its long history. An original manner to celebrate together the 75 years from its... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008" (2): AgustaWestland makes order of USD 120 million
Orlando, Usa - And Chevron orders two AW-139s
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Ornge of Ontario, Canada, has ordered ten AW-139 medium twin helicopters with an option for two additional aircraft. The overall contract value is... more
AccidentsSeventh anniversary of Milan-Linate air disaster
Milan, Italy - Many commemoration ceremonies scheduled for today
Seven years have passed from the air disaster at Milan-Linate airport of October 8th 2001, when 118 people died in the crash of a McDonnell Douglas MD-87 of SAS - Scandinavian Airlines with a Cessna Citation.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): postponed CAI meeting
Rome, Italy - Probably scheduled for October 28th
According to "Il Sole 24 ore" newspaper, CAI (Italian air company) assembly scheduled for October 14th in Milan has been postponed, probably at the end of the month. During the meeting, that will probably... more
Military aviationRussia: massive simulation of a nuclear attack
Moscow, Russia - "The biggest training for number of airplanes used and for objectives since URSS disintegration"
Russian press defined yesterday training programme "The biggest one for the number of airplanes used and for objectives since URSS disintegration". A nuclear attack was simulated and, to protect the Country,... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008": Media Luna orders "Grand" helicopter
Orlando, Usa - It will be used to provide executive transport missions
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Media Luna has signed a contract for one Grand light twin turbine engine helicopter. The signing ceremony was held at NBAA yesterday. The helicopter... more
AirlinesCzech Airlines celebrated 85th anniversary of its operations
Prague, Czech Republic - The first flight by an Aero A-14 Brandeburg aircraft
"Last Monday Czech Airlines celebrated the 85th anniversary of its establishment. The first flight of an aircraft in the colours of Czechoslovak State Airlines, an Aero A-14 Brandenburg, was flown by the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Sabelli in Paris and Frankfurt
Rome, Italy - Next meetings
While the debate about the choice of Alitalia international partner continues, CAI (Italian air company) sole director Rocco Sabelli will fly to Paris and Frankfurt in order to meet the high representatives... more
DefenseSomalia: UN against sea pirates
Mogadishu, Somalia - 1838 resolution adopted
Faced with the frequent attacks perpetrated by sea pirates against the boats sailing Somali waters (more than 50 only this year), UN Security Council adopted 1838 resolution "Inviting all the Countries... more
AirportsItalian Sacbo: traffic's figures in September 2008
Bergamo, Italy - The positive trend confirmation
"The Orio al Serio's airport confirms the positive trend, with 562,556 passengers transited in September, recording an increment of 10,6% compared to same month in 2007. In the first nine months of this... more
AccidentsNepal air crash
Kathmandu, Nepal - 18 people died, only one survivor
According to local authorities, a small tourism airplane crashed this morning in east Nepal. The twin-engined aircraft belonging to "Yeti Airlines", taken off from Kathmandu, crashed while landing at Tenzing-Hillary... more
Sport aviationSwiss UFAC orders measures for amateur airplanes
Berne, Switzerland - A tighten up to the current regulations after a series of accidents and occurrences
The Swiss UFAC has ordered a series of measures regarding the amateur airplanes in Switzerland, and then on the aircraft certification and training of experts belonging to the EAS (Experimental Aviation... more
ReportIran: refused landing to Iraqi Parliament president
Teheran, Iran - Immediate the apologies
Yesterday, Iran refused to authorize the landing of an airplane carrying on board Iraqi parliament president. The reason of the "No"? Technical problems in the airport. Event though Iranian embassy in... more
DefenseOlmert visits Moscow
Moscow, Russia - Many topics on the agenda
Israeli Ehud Olmert, who resigned last September 21st accused of corruption, is in visit in Moscow to meet president Medvedev and Foreign minister Lavrov. Many topics on the agenda: Middle East and Iranian... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008" (6): ISIS Group signed order for 10 Beechcraft Hawker 400XPs
Orlando, Usa - A contract is in excess of USD 70 million
"Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) announced a significant order from UK-based property developer and investment company ISIS Group for 10 Hawker 400XPs—the preferred light jet for the fractional market a... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008" (7): Wright B Flyer debuted at the event
Orlando, Usa - More than 30 volunteers helped to build the "Silver Bird" for over a year
"There aren't many structural differences between the newest Wright B Flyer look-a-like and the original aircraft that Orville and Wilbur Wright used to introduce a country to aviation. Wright 'B' Flyer... more
DefensePakistan-Afghanistan: joint forces on the borders
Kabul, Afghanistan - Will it be an effective measure?
Faced with the violence which engulfed the border area between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the two Countries' presidents gave the go-ahead for setting up a joint armed forces, whose task will be patrolling... more
HelicoptersThailand: a new protest wave
Bangkok, Thailand - The prime minister flees on board of an helicopter
After a quite month, the political situation in Thailand has burst another time. The cause? The demonstrations organized by opposition party People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) against the political... more
HelicoptersLampedusa: a massive influx of migrants
Rome, Italy - Three boats have been spotted this morning
The massive influx of migrants, bound for Italian coasts, continues. From early this morning, three boats have been spotted off shore Sicily coasts. The Italian Financial Police immediately intervened... more
OccurrencesAustralia: emergency landing for a Qantas flight
Sydney, Australia - More than 40 people remained injured
An Airbus A-330/300 airplane belonging to the Australian carrier Qantas was forced to an emergency landing at Learmonth airport (Australia), today at 1:45 p.m. (local time). On board of QF-72 flight, from... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008" (5): the 61st Annual Meeting & Convention opened yesterday
Orlando, Usa - Over 1,000 exhibiting Companies
"The NBAA 61st Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA 2008) opened yesterday at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, where 27,247 attendees have already registered at the start of the three-day... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): unions' appeal to Commissioner Fantozzi
Rome, Italy - Asking an urgent meeting
Unions, worried about Alitalia current situation, asked Extraordinary Commissioner, Augusto Fantozzi, of calling an urgent meeting in order to "Allow a confrontation on the current management phase of... more
AirlinesAlitalia: a stronger and stronger sympathy
Rome, Italy - Meeting Berlusconi-Merkel
During yesterday meeting between Berlusconi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the prime minister showed another his sympathy for the German carrier. "We would like an alliance with Lufthansa", Berlusconi... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica for the “Green” aircraft of the future (3): the role by the industry in "Clean Sky"
Caserta, Italy - The objectives are ambitious
"Alenia Aeronautica – today world leader in the regional aircraft segment with its turboprop ATR family, developed and produced together with EADS, and with its participation in SCAC, the Italian-Russian c... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica for the “Green” aircraft of the future (2): the project "Green Regional Aircraft"
Caserta, Italy - The plan launched in February in Brussels
"The Clean Sky JTI (Joint Technology Initiative) is the project promoted by the European Commission, where also Alenia Aeronautica is involved. The project has the target of studying the configuration... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: launch of the technical activities for the “Green” aircraft of the future
Caserta, Italy - The new eco-compatible regional aircraft could enter into service before 2020
"Today sees the start of the technical activities on the new technologies for the passengers transport aircraft of the future: the 'Green Regional Aircraft', a project led by Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008" (4): ECTS launches first technical and pilot training programs for Phenom 100 aircraft
Orlando, Usa - First technical phase of training is completed and pilot phase has commenced
"CAE and Embraer’s training joint-venture, Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS) announced at 'NBAA' that it has launched its first pilot and technical training programs for the Phenom 100 aircraft at C... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008" (3): P&WC PW-535D turbofan selected to power New Hawker 450XP Light Jet
Orlando, Usa - Certification of the PW-535D is targeted for 2009
"Pratt & Whitney Canada announced that its PW-535D turbofan engine has been selected to power Hawker Beechcraft’s new Hawker 450XP light business jet. The PW-535D, rated at 3,000 pounds of thrust, w... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008" (2): Hawker Beechcraft launches the Next-Generation Hawker 450XP Light Business Jet
Orlando, Usa - First flight of the aircraft is scheduled for Q2 2009
"Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) announced the launch of its newest light business jet—the Hawker 450XP that, based on the Hawker 400XP, will receive the modern technologies. Four key areas of u... more
AirlinesTAM Airlines to join Star Alliance
São Paolo, Brazil - Satisfaction expressed by both parties
"The Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance has unanimously voted to accept Brazilian carrier TAM Airlines, the largest carrier in South America, as a future member. 'Thanks to TAM, Latin America... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008": Cessna unveiled Next-Generation Citation Columbus mock-up
Orlando, Usa - The airplane is expected to gain full certification in 2013 and enter service in 2014
"Cessna Aircraft Company yesterday unveiled a new Citation Columbus concept mock-up reflecting progress to date on the program and two years of research into customer preferences. The mock-up was unveiled... more
HelicoptersIraq: US helicopters crashed
Baghdad, Iraq - One people died and four remained injured
Last Saturday, two US helicopters "Black-Hawk" UH-60 collided while landing at Adhamiya, north of Baghdad. According to a US Army spokesman, after the crash an Iraqi died and four soldiers (two US soldiers... more
AirlinesFantozzi: for Alitalia a liquidity of 180 million Euro in the end of September
Rome, Italy - Reported by the extraordinary administrator to ENAC
Reported by "Il Sole 24 ore": Alitalia had a liquidity of 180 million Euros in the end of September. These are the statements of the extraordinary administrator Augusto Fantozzi during the meeting with... more
Government actsItalian question about chemtrails released by US military airplanes above Italian skies
Rome, Italy - By Honourable Sandro Brandolini (Partito democratico)
"The Italian Honourable Sandro Brandolini (Partito democratico) asks to the Defense Minister to know: if real that in 2003 a treaty has been underwritten between USA and Italy on the meteorological... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: inquiry report about an accident happened on July 21, 2005
Rome, Italy - To a Jodel D-140C aircraft, near Aosta
ANSV, the Italian Air Safety Board, communicates that the inquiry report about the crash occurred on July 21, 2005 to a Jodel D-140C aircraft, code F-PIXX on Tsa de Tsan glacier, in Bionaz (Aosta), has... more