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IndustryEurofighter Typhoon: type acceptance for Tranche 2
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The main difference is the new suite of computers
"Following the successful flight tests and the full delivery of the associated documentation, Type Acceptance for Block 8 (Tranche 2) Eurofighter Typhoon weapon systems has been agreed between Eurofighter... more
ReportDiplomatic crisis US-Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela - Expelled the US ambassador to Caracas
After Evo Morales, who yesterday told US ambassador to leave Bolivia, president Chavez announced the expulsion of Patrick Duddy from Venezuela. He has 72 hours to leave the Country. According to Venezuela... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: a marked worsening from tomorrow
Rome, Italy - Fires continue in the South, today 15 involvements for Canadair airplanes and helicopters
"On the basis of available forecast, the Italian Civil Defense Department has issued a notice for unfavourable weather conditions for frequent and diffused precipitations, also of storms with strong intensity,... more
HelicoptersEgypt requests four UH-60M Black Hawks
Washington, Usa - A deal worth 176 million dollars
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Egypt of UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if... more
Military aviationRussia: strategic bombers arrive in Venezuela, but without nuclear armament
Moscow, Russia - Confirmed by Russia's Foreign Minister
Two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bombers that landed in Venezuela on Wednesday are scheduled to return home on September 15 but will stay on if Venezuela gives its approval, Russia's Air Force said... more
Fair and shows"Clipper's Day International 2008": international meeting for civil aviation fans
Varese, Italy - Fixed for Sunday 14 and 21 at Malpensa's airport
"Clipper, for its six year in a row, gathers in Malpensa a numerous public of civil aviation fans coming from abroad. The event regroups in Italy fans coming from over 12 Countries. More than 150... more
Civil aviationbmi is first airline to help stranded XL passengers
London, United Kingdom - Airplanes and crew to aid passengers in the next days
bmi confirms that following requests from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) it is using aircraft to help XL passengers and was the first to assist after news of the company’s collapse. At 6:30 this m... more
AirlinesXL enters into administration
London, UK - Nearly 280.000 passengers without flight
With a press release, published on its web page, British tour operator "XL Leisure Group" has announced that all flights have been cancelled. XL Group, comprising XL Airways and tour operators such as... more
Military aviationPakistan (2): another air attack hit the Country
Islamabad, Pakistan - Twelve people died
At least 12 have probably been killed near Miranshah, in north-west Pakistan, after the attack of an unmanned air vehicle, probably American, which launched a missile against the house of a Taleban militant.... more
HelicoptersSanto Domingo, inaugurated new heliport
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - "The goal is to create a space for businessmen, investors, tourists whom must move quickly"
The new heliport of Santo Domingo has been recently inaugurated, so confirming the investment policy on connections. The new facility is equipped with two 400 square/metres long-platform for landing... more
ReportPakistan: inquiry on the attack to Benai mosque
Islamabad, Pakistan - Harsh criticism
Islamabad Government has officially announced it will open an inquiry in order to shed light on the attack to Benai mosque (Pakistan), occurred on Wednesday, when armed men launched shells and shot on... more
HelicoptersArabia Saudita requests 12 AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters
Washington, USA - A deal worth 598 million dollars
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of AH-64D APACHE Longbow Helicopters as well as associated equipment and services. The total... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC on Alitalia: strikes and blocks in Fiumicino are against users
Rome, Italy - A refund requested
"The blocks at Fiumicino's airport by staff and 40 flights cancelled are against the users. If the sector's workers want to protest, they make it with their interlocutors, Government and unions. These... more
Military aviationEurofighter Typhoon flight milestone: 50,000 hours
Hallbergmoos, Germany - 148 aircraft have been delivered to five Air Forces, completing the Tranche 1 order
"The combined efforts of the five customer Air Forces and the industrial Flight Test programme have seen the Eurofighter Typhoon multi-/swing-role combat aircraft surpass the 50,000 flight hours milestone. By... more
AirlinesLivingston and Eurofly signed a commercial agreement
Milan, Italy - The deal will enter into force starting from imminent IATA's Winter season
"Livingston SpA, the airline owned by Gruppo Ventaglio, and Eurofly SpA, Gruppo Meridiana, have signed a commercial agreement for Winter season 2008-2009. Such contract has the aim the product's optimization... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): the "Due diligence" activities interrupted
Rome, Italy - By CAI, Compagnia aerea italiana Srl
"The Extraordinary Administrator for Alitalia Linee Aeree Italiane SpA, Mr Augusto Fantozzi, announces that the 'CAI - Compagnia Area Italiana Srl' interrupted activities of 'Due diligence' on 12 September... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): "Clocks blocked"
Rome, Italy - At 1:00pm the last meeting
"Alitalia's conditions are not heartening": with this declaration by Welfare Minister Sacconi began this day, after a long night of negotiations among Government and unions. Till now, every attempt of... more
HelicoptersUAE requests 14 UH-60M Black Hawks and associated spares
Washington, USA - The deal worth 774 million dollars
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates of UH-60M BLACK HAWK Helicopters as well as associated equipment and services.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada model 222, 222B, 222U, 230, and 430 helicopters (2008-19-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the support and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: September 11, 2008 [Page 52777-52778] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines prepares for hurricane "IKE" reducing the flights at Houston hub
Houston, Usa - After "Gustav" and "Hanna"
"Continental Airlines continues to monitor hurricane 'Ike' as it moves toward the Texas Gulf Coast. The carrier is implementing a flight schedule reduction at its Houston hub at 'Bush Intercontinental... more
Press releaseAlitalia: the "Compagnia Aerea Italiana" (CAI) began "Due diligence" activities
Rome, Italy - The Extraordinary Administrator Augusto Fantozzi has received two letters declaring interest
"The Extraordinary Administrator for Alitalia – Linee aeree italiane SpA, Mr Augusto Fantozzi, announces that the 'Compagnia Aerea Italiana' (CAI) began 'Due diligence' activities on 10 September 2008. On 1... more
DiscussionsAéroports de Paris and Air France presented Terminal 2G of Paris-"Charles de Gaulle"
Parigi, France - An exemplary cooperation
"Pierre Graff, Chairman and CEO of Aéroports de Paris and Jean-Cyril Spinetta, Chairman and CEO of Air France-KLM last Tuesday inaugurated the new terminal 2G at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, in the presence... more
Airlines"Saeta": the airplane of "Real Madrid"
Madrid, Spain - Not only football players on board...
Swiftair, the carrier owning "Saeta", the "Real Madrid" airplane, is in the eye of the storm after the article and the photos published by the Spanish newspaper "As". Indeed, the aircraft has been used... more
ReportThe child tracked down in Greece could be Denise Pipitone
Athens, Greece - Interpol arrested the female companion of the little girl
Greek police on Thursday believes to have found missing 8-year-old Denise Pipitone who was abducted outside of her home in Sicily more than four years ago on an island in the Aegean. Authorities were led... more
PeopleApostolic journey by Pope Benedict XVI in France with an Alitalia's A-321 airplane
Rome, Italy - On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Lourdes' appearances
"Alitalia will accompany His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, on his apostolic journey to Paris, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Lourdes' appearances. The departure is fixed for tomorrow morning... more
ReportNATO growth provoked the isolation of Russia, by Gorbachev
Madrid, Spain - "Somebody wants the return to geopolitical games"
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has said that calls from the U.S. and other Western powers to bring Ukraine and Georgia into NATO are purely aimed at isolating Russia. "Why does NATO need these... more
AirlinesSpanair crisis: pilots will intervene
Madrid, Spain - Ready to help the carrier
Pilots of the Spanish union "Sepla" working for the carrier Spanair have announced they will renounce to some benefits granted by their contract in order to help the air company living a financial crisis.... more
AirportsItalian GESAC Vs AirOne
Naples, Italy - Also Alitalia at risk
GESAC, Naples-Capodichino Airport Management Company, requested officially ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) to block landing and takeoffs of AirOne at Naples airport. It would seem AirOne has... more
IndustryBoeing completes acquisition of Insitu
St. Louis, USA - Together for the ScanEagle project
The Boeing Company has completed its acquisition of Insitu Inc., a pioneer in the unmanned air systems (UAS) market and leader in the design, development and manufacture of high-performance, low-cost UAS... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC (2): hardships in Fiumicino airport could last until 11:30 pm
Rome, Italy - Due to overrun of assembly of the Alitalia Airport and EAS personnel
"ENAC informs the assembly of the Alitalia Airport and EAS personnel in the airport of Rome-Fiumicino, early forecast from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, was postponed until 11:00 pm. Hardships and delays could... more
AirportsItalian Aeradria: extraordinary shareholder's meeting gives the green light to the increase's capital
Rimini, Italy - For EUR 7 million to disburse for airport's development
"The extraordinary stakeholders' meeting of Aeradria ('Federico Fellini', the Rimini's airport management society) has approved this morning the capital's increase for EUR 7 million to pay within the first... more
AirlinesAirOne: statement by Carlo Toto
Rome, Italy - For two years now I have been working on the project to re-launch Alitalia
"For two years now I have been working on the project to re-launch Alitalia, and I am certain that this is feasible. It can only be done, however, by integrating Alitalia with AirOne and with the synergy... more
Military aviationTanker USAF: tender postponed until the presidential elections
Washington, USA - Announced by Robert Gates
The tender for the new Tanker destined to US Air Force has been postponed until the presidential elections on November 4th, the US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates reported, leaving to the new Government... more
Military aviation"Predator Drones" searching for Bin Laden
Washington, USA - The battle for finding al-Qaeda leader fought in the air
Few months before the ending of his mandate, Bush objective is finding Osama Bin Laden. But as Pakistani authorities don't allow CIA and US Special Forces of freely moving in the Country, this battle is... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica unveils its new Test Centre in Turin-Caselle
Turin, Italy - The ceremony has taken place today
"Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, has inaugurated today in Turin-Caselle the new Ground Test Centre dedicated to testing and qualification of commercial and military aircraft. The ceremony has... more
Civil aviationVolare case: ascertained the favour for Alitalia
Milan, Italy - Accused 16 people
The investigations of Busto Arsizio's Attorney’s Office are starting to closure: "One year ago after the Volare crack, Roberto Naldi (former vice-president of Volare Group), Eduardo Eurnekian (majority s... more
ReportSeventh anniversary of 9/11
New York, USA - The world remember the victims
Seven years after 9/11 attacks the world does not forget the victims. Many initiatives have been promoted to remember the three thousand people died, not only in America, hit in its symbols and where the... more
AirlinesA B-767/300 airplane of Royal Air Maroc for the fist time at Caselle
Turin, Italy - It has replaced the B-737/500 model
Royal Air Maroc has employed a B-767/36N/ER airplane from Casablanca to Turin last Monday for the first time at Caselle's airport. The aircraft, code CN-RNT, normally used on intercontinental routes... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-90-30 airplanes (2008-18-10)
Washington, Usa - Todetect and correct loose, cracked, or missing fasteners in the engine aft support mount fitting, which could lead to separation of the support fitting from the pylon, and a separation of the engine from plane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 52203-52205] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesAlitalia in the finishing straight
Rome, Italy - A decisive day for the Italian air company
After the countdown started last week, Alitalia decisive day has arrived. Today the relaunch or the death of the Italian carrier will be decided. But premises are not heartening. On a side there are... more
CuriositiesTour in France by Vip Nomads leaves from Turin
Turin, Italy - On board of a B-727/211 airplane
VIP Nomads arrived last Tuesday in Turin-Caselle on board of a B-727/211/ADV (RE) Super 27 airplane of Nomads Air Travel Club in All Business class for an eating-and-drinking tour in France of the most... more
SecurityFAA AD on Harco Labs, Inc. Pitot/AOA Probes (2008-19-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct improperly performing pitot/AOA probe heaters, which could result in blockage within the pitot/AOA system from condensation freezing with consequent incorrect indication
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 52205-52208] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524 series turbofan engines (2008-16-18)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 51912] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
AirportsThe "Beluga" airplane in Turin for a "Space travel"
Turin, Italy - The airplane has left again towards Toulouse in the last days
The "Beluga" airplane of Airbus Industries has landed last Monday in the afternoon in Turin-Caselle, coming from Breme, with its "Space load" formed by a part of the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) "Jules... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: possible hardships today in the airport of Rome-Fiumicino between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Rome, Italy - Due to an assembly of Alitalia Airport and EAS personnel
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) informs in the airport of Rome-Fiumicino, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, could be recorded hardships for passengers following an assembly of Alitalia Airport and EAS... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: Air Bee suspends flights from today
Rome, Italy - ENAC calls up responsibles
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) informed yesterday the Air Bee Board of Directors decided to suspend own flights starting from today and for three weeks. ENAC requested to Air Bee the respect... more
AirlinesMeridiana contests the Antitrust's measure to TAR
Olbia, Italy - The airline has operated with the maximum attention and respect for its own customers
"Meridiana, according to the action issued by the Antitrust, communicates to have received the relative documentation on September 9 and advances the next impugnment of the same action near the Administrative... more
Civil aviationGoodbye to liquids on board?
London, UK - UK is working on a new device
Today, the British newspaper "The Independent" has revealed that discussions are underway among British government, security companies and airports in order to develop a device detecting harmful liquids... more
ReportBerlusconi at Downing Street
London, UK - Caucasus, G8 and nuclear energy among the themes discussed
Today, prime minister Silvio Berlusconi met in London his counterpart Gordon Brown. Many themes were discussed during the press conference which took place at ten Downing street. Berlusconi talked... more
ReportIran: an earthquake hits the Country
Teheran, Iran - Magnitude 6.1
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hit around 200 villages in South Iran, followed by nearly ten aftershocks, the strongest of magnitude 4.8 (Richter). The epicentre was located at around 55 km east of Bandar... more