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AirlinesAlitalia (3): at 3:30 p.m. meeting government-unions
Rome, Italy - A climate of waiting reins
At the beginning it was only a rumour, but a few minutes ago Italian Labour Minister Sacconi announced that unions have been summoned at 3:30 p.m., in "Palazzo Chigi" (Rome). There is a climate of... more
AirportsItalian SACBO (2): new IAT, Information and Touristic Assistance
Bergamo, Italy - The experimentation begins from this city where there is already a working office
"With this new IAT is opened the experimental prototype of office for Information and Touristic assistance at Regional level. It deals to open the real 'Gateways towards Lombardia' in four Lombard... more
AirportsItalian SACBO: the first IAT inaugurated yesterday at Orio al Serio's airport
Bergamo, Italy - Project-pilot and experimental model that will be replicated in all Lombard airports
"Cut ribbon yesterday morning inside the Bergamo's airport and in front of authorities, to inaugurate the experimental office of IAT (Information and Touristic Assistance) finalized to the management of... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Rome's entrepreneurs in the new Alitalia?
Rome, Italy - Alemanno and entrepreneurs for Fiumicino airport
Rome is more and more determined to protect the future and the employment at Fiumicino airport. In the first line there is Rome' mayor, Gianni Alemanno, who has probably invited some names in Rome's entrepreneurial... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Tajani proposes a "Supervisor"
Rome, Italy - The problem of Alitalia state aid
A supervisor who could "Report" to European Commission, giving further information about the inquiry on the state aid to Alitalia, granted by the Italian Government: this is the new position European Commissioner... more
Military aviationBoeing awarded contract for radar upgrade on Saudi Awacs fleet
Seattle, USA - A deal worth about 42 million dollars
The Boeing Company has been awarded a contract for the initial phase of upgrading the radar on Saudi Arabia's fleet of five E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. The Foreign Military... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC issues the temporary licence to Alitalia Express and Volare
Rome, Italy - For the operational continuity
"According to EC Regulation No 2407/92 and decree law August 28th 2008 No 134, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) issued a temporary licence to Alitalia Express and Volare with deadline March 1st,... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines offers special discounted fares starting at $69 each way
Houston, Usa - For hurricane "Ike" impacted region
"Continental Airlines announced that it is offering special round-trip fares for travel originating in Houston and Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX to any destination in the contiguous United States. Beginning... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Extraordinary Administrator Augusto Fantozzi received two manifestations of interest
Rome, Italy - One by Investimenti e Sviluppo Meditarraneo S.p.A and the other from ItAli Airlines
"The Extraordinary Administrator of Alitalia, Prof. Augusto Fantozzi has communicated that on September 12, 2008 he received from Investimenti e Sviluppo Meditarraneo S.p.A., a manifestation of interest... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways: ready to take off?
Athens, Greece - Waiting for Brussels' opinions
There is an air company in Europe with an history similar to that one of the Italian carrier Alitalia: Olympic Airways. The Greek air company, founded by the tycoon Aristotele Onassis and symbol of the... more
ReportClimbers blocked on Mont Blanc
Courmayeur , Italy - Bad weather conditions prevents helicopter from rescuing them
The pilot of the rescue helicopter tried to take off in order to help the two English climbers blocked on Mont Blanc, but high winds prevented him from rescuing them. The two people, from today in... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force replaces a C-130J airplane with two C-27Js Spartan
Herat, Afghanistan - Left few days ago from the airport of Pisa
Six years later the Italy Air Force 98th Group of 46th Air Brigade returns to be employed in a mission. Last week-end two C-27J Spartan transport airplanes took off from the airport of Pisa to reach al-Bateen... more
DefenseNorth Korea: tested a long-range missile
Seoul, South Korea - "Chosun Ilbo" newspaper reports it
North Korea goes on along the route of missile tests. According to "Chosun Ilbo", a newspaper of South Korea, Pyonyang regime has probably carried out a test in order to verify the ignition system... more
Civil aviationAir transport strikes on September 17th, 2008
Rome, Italy - The interested parties
- 4 hours from 12:00 am to 4:00 pm AirOne cabin personnel; - 4 hours from 12:00 am to 4:00 pm AirOne Cityliner cabin personnel and flight attendants; - 4 hours from 12:00 am to 4:00 pm ground personnel... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines doubles second-bag fee
Atlanta, USA - Up to 50 dollars
UAL Corp's United Airlines said on Monday it is doubling the fee to check a second bag on a domestic flight to 50 dollars one-way. United estimated the fee will apply to only one out of seven customers. After... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines courted by three pretenders
Vienna, Austria - Lufthansa, Air France-Klm and S7
Airlines that will present the mandatory bid for the 43% of Austrian Airlines are Lufthansa, Air France-KLM and the Russian S7. According to indiscretions of the Austrian press, the council appointed... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: with success the Houston hub reactivation
Houston, Usa - In the aftermath of hurricane "Ike"
"Continental Airlines has resumed a comprehensive flight schedule at its Houston hub at 'Bush Intercontinental Airport' (IAH) in the aftermath of Hurricane 'Ike'. All terminals at the airport are functioning,... more
IndustryF-35 on the promise to redefine national strategic capabilities
Washington, Usa - Originally conceived ideal of a tri-service combat aircraft
"A Lockheed Martin Joint Strike Fighter executive said that the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is living up to the originally conceived ideal of a tri-service combat aircraft that leverages stealth... more
IndustryAirbus: Air Caraibes launches the A-350/1000 airplane in Europe
Toulouse, France - The carrier has signed a MoU for three models
"French Caribbean carrier, Air Caraïbes, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for three A-350/1000 aircraft, and is with this purchase decision becoming the European launch customer for the largest... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): now "Looks at Lufthansa"
Rome, Italy - The German carrier answers
Now Alitalia looks another time to Lufthansa that, according to prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, could be the "Ideal partner" for CAI (Italian air company). An opinion, this one, shared by general... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): prime minister Berlusconi on the national air company
Rome, Italy - The alternative? Bankruptcy
Italian prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, asks more "Responsibility" to people who have not understood that if negotiations don't take off, the alternative is only one "Bankruptcy": this is the substance... more
AirlinesAF-KLM. Winter schedule 2008-2009: Air France
Paris, France - The long-haul schedule thanks to the Air France-Delta joint-venture implemented this Summer
"In a difficult global economic environment impacted by very high oil prices, the Air France-KLM Group’s Winter schedule posts moderate growth for the 2008-09 season which starts on 26 October 2008.... more
AirlinesLufthansa takes a strategic equity share in Brussels Airlines
Brussels, Belgium - The Belgian carrier is embarking on a new future with the German one
"Brussels Airlines is embarking on a new future with German airline: Lufthansa Chairman, Wolfgang Mayrhuber, and SN Airholding Chairman, Eitienne Davignon, have signed an agreement, which initially envisages... more
AirlinesAlitalia: negotiations go on
Rome, Italy - Cancelled this afternoon unions' meeting
After the pessimism of the last few days and Government-unions negotiations deadlock, the first signal of opening arrived after yesterday meeting among Government and confederal unions (CGL, CISL, UIL,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Financial Police requests the acquisition of accounts
Rome, Italy - An investigation relating to the past of the airline
This morning, on decision of the Rome Prosecutor’s Office, the Financial Police's tax squad has been sent at the Alitalia headquarters. The goal was to acquire the accounts of the last 10 years along w... more
Military aviationPakistan reacts to US helicopters?
Islamabad, Pakistan - Declared by an anonymous source but denied by Pakistani Army
A clear affirmation of the Pakistani territorial sovereignty after the declaration released by Islamabad a few days on Angor Adda air raid, probably carried with US aircraft coming from Afghanistan, when... more
SecurityFAA AD on Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies (2008-19-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of engine power due to cracks and possible engine failure caused by separation of a cylinder head, which could result in loss of control of the aircraft
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: September 15, 2008 [Page 53105-53113] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesBritish Airways to lay off 1,400 managers
London, United Kingdom - Civil Aviation Authority launches the alarm
British Airways CEO, Willy Walsh, during a meeting at the airport of London-Heathrow, has announced its plan of cost restraint that forecasts 1,400 redundancies among managers. With this solution the... more
DefenseIran: published IAEA report
Tehran, Iran - El-Baradei organization accuses Iran
In the report published, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) accuses Tehran Government for enriching uranium, despite UN Security Council resolution. El-Baradei Agency blames the Country... more
IndustryAirbus reaches agreement with GKN
Toulouse, France - For the cession of installations in Filton, Great Britain
"Airbus and GKN have signed an agreement for the cession of installations, for construction and assembly of wing's components in Airbus' facility, in Filton, Great Britain. The activities, on the base... more
AirportsItalian SAB: strike fixed for next Wednesday
Bologna, Italy - For four hours
"SAB, Bologna's airport management society, informs passengers that next Wednesday, September 17, from 12am to 4pm, for a local strike fixed by CUB-RDB for SAB's workers, Marconi Handling, BAS, Giaccheri... more
AirlinesAF-KLM. Winter schedule 08/09: KLM
Amsterdam, Holland - It will begin next October 26
"In a difficult global economic context marked by a constantly high oil price, the Air France-KLM Group's winter schedule posts moderate growth for the 2008-09 season which begins on 26 October 2008. The... more
Press releaseCUB Trasporti on Alitalia: announced strike on September 17th
Rome, Italy - CGIL-CISL-UIL-UGL sign the first agreement on Alitalia
"Over 6,000 workers will be laid off from Alitalia and about 4,000 temporary workers will have not any certainty on their future. The agreement signed between Alitalia and the Unions (CGIL, CISL, UIL... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): signed the agreement
Rome, Italy - Hereafter some of the most important points
The agreement signed among the Italian government and unions sheds light on the points that caused debates and criticism over the last few days. 12.500 employees (1550 pilots, 3300 flight attendants,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): funds for 100 million Euros for employees' contracts
Rome, Italy - An attempt to break the deadlock
After the negotiations deadlock and while the spectre of bankruptcy threatened Alitalia, the only way to break the deadlock seemed a new offer. So, according to yesterday news, Roberto Colaninno and... more
AirlinesItalian ENAC on Meridiana strike September 17th, 2008
Rome, Italy - From 12:00 am to 4:00 pm
All flights, charted included, are confirmed in the period 7:00 am/10:00 am and 6:00 pm/9:00 pm, all daily flights with Italian islands, excluded the continental traffic: - Iss 1270 Bergamo (Lime) Cagliari... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce model RB211-TRENT 800 series engines (2008-19-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent ice from accumulating in the main tank fuel feed system, which, when released, could result in a restriction in the engine fuel system
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: September 12, 2008 [Page 52909-52911] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-135BJ airplanes (2008-17-18)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: September 12, 2008 [Page 52914-52916] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747 airplanes (2008-18-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent lightning-induced electrical energy from entering a reserve fuel tank through the refuel valve, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: September 12, 2008 [Page 52911-52914] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesAll Nippon Airways, cancelled 47 flights
Tokyo, Japan - Due to a check-in system problem
All Nippon Airways Co., Japan's second-largest carrier, cancelled 47 domestic flights because of a malfunction of its automated check-in system. About 6,500 passengers were affected as of 4 p.m., the... more
AerospaceTelespazio is to take part in the "GMES Forum 2008"
Rome, Italy - It will be held in Lille on September 16th and 17th
Telespazio will take part in the "GMES Forum 2008" to be held at the Grand Palais, Lille, France on 16-17 September, as part of the series of initiatives under the six-month term of the French presidency... more
AirlinesRussia: inquiry on Aeroflot air crash
Moscow, Russia - Many hypotheses under examination
On Sunday, a B-737/500 airplane of Aeroflot, a Russian carrier, took off from Moscow and crashed far from Perm's airport, in the Urals, causing the death of 88 people, among them six crew members. Now,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): travel agencies obstruct booking for new tickets?
Rome, Italy - Favoured AirOne on domestic routes
The Alitalia matter stumps customers and trade. According to press indiscretions, travel agencies would be advising travellers against to book new tickets of Alitalia, proposing to purchase tickets of... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC on Alitalia and flights' stop. Who will pay the hardships to passengers?
Rome, Italy - A Parliamentary question by Senator Donatella Poretti
"The blocks at Fiumicino's airport by personnel and 40 flights cancelled last September 11 are against customers. These last are not the interlocutors for the employment problem that current workers have... more
ConferencesICAO: the Economics of Airports and Air Navigation Services (CEANS) conference
Montreal, Canada - From 15-20 September
"This six-day conference (15-20 September) on the economics of airports and air navigation services is intended to lay the groundwork for increased efficiency and improved cost-effectiveness of airports... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of September
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 15 to next Sunday 21
Monday 15 - Ballooning - "18th FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship". Hofkirchen, Austria. + 43 3334 2262-0 www.balloon2008.com Tuesday 16 - Ballooning - "18th FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship".... more
AerospaceHaiti, by Italian Space Agency data to "World Food Programme"
Port-au-Prince , Haiti - COSMO-SkyMed, new satellite pictures of "Hanna" and "Ike" hurricanes
Another time COSMO-SkyMed, the Italian satellite system for Earth Observation, has shot important pictures for the organizing and the management of emergencies. The pictures have been shot the 8th... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines resumes flights Monday at Houston, after "IKE"
Houston, Usa - More details on its website
"Continental Airlines is preparing to resume mainline jet flights Monday, Sept. 15, at its Houston hub at 'Bush Intercontinental Airport' (IAH) following the carrier's suspension of operations Saturday... more
Press releaseAlitalia (2). CAI absolutely uncompromising to Unions
Rome, Italy - "The company is very contradictory"
During the very delicate phase of privatization, characterized by an alarming scenario, the meetings have not solved some important problems like the industrial plan, redundancies and contracts. All... more
Press releaseAlitalia: Extraordinary Commissioner Fantozzi on the financial situation worsening
Rome, Italy - Causes: obstacles, difficulties and suppliers' requests, in guaranteeing ordinary services, necessary for flight activity
"On Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Alitalia Extraordinary Commissioner – Italian Airlines S.p.A., Augusto Fantozzi met unions that had asked for a meeting. Extraordinary Commissioner infomed of the worsening o... more