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AirlinesAerolineas Argentinas, today Senate votes the nationalization law
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The airline has a debt of 890 million dollars
Argentina's Senate approves the nationalization of Aerolineas Argentinas and its subsidiary, moving to return the financially troubled Spanish-owned Grupo Marsans to state hands. The takeover of Aerolineas... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): in the afternoon the meeting government-unions
Rome, Italy - It does not open under good omens
Today is a decisive day for Alitalia future. From the results of the meeting, due for this afternoon, among government and Unions will depend on the future of the Italian air company. After the latest... more
AirportsAirport of Alghero-Fertilia, historical record of passengers in August
Alghero, Italy - Ryanair and Volareweb.com the main actors
The airport of Alghero-Fertilia recorded a historical record of passenger in August. In the last month 181,585 passengers arrived in the airport, a growth equal to 13% compared with August 2007. The national... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Colaninno met European Commissions technicians
Brussels, Belgium - Tomorrow the assembly of CAI's shareholders
Compagnia Aerea Italiana President, Roberto Colaninno, presented yesterday in Brussels to European Commission, the industrial plan for the Alitalia reorganization. "During the meeting -a press release... more
ReportLibya (2): due for today Rice visit
Rome, Italy - After more than 50 years of tensions between the two Countries
Today US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice visit in North Africa begins. First and awaited visit is Libya, after the agreement signed last 14th August. Under this agreement, the US and Libya commit themselves... more
ReportCongo: the airplane wreck has been spotted
Rome, Italy - No trace of survivors
It seems that the Beechcraft-1900 airplane, crashed on Monday in a mountainous area in Congo, near Bukavu, (see AVIONEWS 1, 2) has been reached: this is the declaration released by a UN spokesman to press... more
DefenseLibya: Gheddafi declarations
Rome, Italy - NATO reply
Declarations released on Sunday by Gheddafi, saying that "Italy will not use nor give the bases on its territory to NATO and US, in the event of a future 'attack' against Libya" caused criticisms and worries.... more
AirlinesJet2.com for Spring-Summer 2009
Milan, Italy - Two new routes that link Olbia to Manchester and Edinburgh have been launched
"Jet2.com, UK low-cost carrier, announces the opening of new routes: Manchester and Edinburgh from Olbia. The connection Rome-Fiumicino/Manchester (five weekly flights) will be operative starting from... more
ReportPakistan air raid
Rome, Italy - Who perpetrated it?
At least 20 people died, after an air raid in the north-west of Pakistan, carried out by "Helicopters coming from Afghanistan". According to Misna press agency, members of the intelligence of the Country... more
ReportUS Forces fire: six Iraqi soldiers killed an ten injured
Baghdad, Iraq - The Parliament will discuss US Forces presence in the country
"A misunderstanding", this is the commentary by American military commander in Baghdad about the terrible attack against six Iraqi soldiers. During the attack, ten soldiers have been injured, as well. Near... more
HelicoptersBreeze-Eastern awarded Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter "Cargo Winch Program"
Union, USA - Derivated by Super Stallion and destined to the United States Marine Corps
Breeze-Eastern Corporation announced today that it has been selected by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to provide the Internal Cargo Winch System for the next generation CH-53K Heavy Lift helicopter Sikorsky... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: thundery showers on North, in particular on the North-Western regions
Rome, Italy - From this evening and for the successive 36 hours
"According to the forecast diffused yesterday, a bad weather wave from Atlantic is interesting Northern Italy in these hours and from this evening, on Wednesday September 3 and for successive 36 hours,... more
Military aviationBoeing, US Air Force keep C-17A Globemaster III mission-ready
St. Louis, USA - Inspected an airplane deployed in Kuwait
A U.S. Air Force maintenance crew chief inspects an engine on a Boeing C-17A Globemaster III at an air base in Kuwait. A C-17 takes off or lands in Iraq or Kuwait at least once an hour as part of ongoing... more
Civil aviationIATA-Bisignani: airlines to lose USD 5,2 billion in 2008
Montreal, Canada - Slowing demand and high oil to blame
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced a revised industry financial forecast that would see the global airline industry post losses of USD 5.2 billion in 2008 based on an average... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): the Extraordinary Administrator, Fantozzi, has received an offer for the purchase of business assets
Rome, Italy - The contents of the offer are confidential
"The Extraordinary Administrator announces that a preliminary offer was received on September 1, 2008 from CAI - Compagnia Aerea Italiana Srl for the purchase of business assets forming a significant part... more
AirportsBAA: Heathrow-East Terminal will not be ready for 2012 Olympics
London, United Kingdom - Damage for the Britain's reputation
BAA (British Airport Authority), Heathrow's operators, have admitted that at best only part of Heathrow East – which will replace Terminals 1 and 2 – will be open for business when competitors and del... more
AirportsBritish Airport Authority: Gatwick in the sights of Virgin Atlantic
London, United Kingdom - The airport is valued about 2 billion pound
Virgin Atlantic boss, Sir Richard Branson, has confirmed he is interested in being part of a consortium to buy Gatwick. Branson announced intentions to buy the airport, which has been valued at more than... more
Press releaseVarese's Chamber of Commerce about new Alitalia: priority to Malpensa's role
Varese, Italy - The other carriers capture market shares in Varese's airport: +35% in August
"Malpensa is a basic source to ensure at Country an important place in the international air scenery that is inevitable for a suitable development of Italian economic system. The territorial ambit... more
OccurrencesAmerican Airlines: a tire popped during take off
Washington, USA - Regular emergency landing
Yesterday, the aircraft Boeing-737 of American Airlines, from Los Angeles (USA) to Toronto (Canada) landed regularly. After a tire popped during take off (at 11:00am local time), the pilot informed the... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama denials negotiations for agreement with Livingston and eurofly
Turin, Italy - Alliance for the Winter Season 2008-2009
"There is not any commercial agreement between Blue Panorama Airlines (Bpa) other Italian airlines", a press release reported. The carrier denials all negotiations for agreement with Livingston and eurofly... more
Occurrences"Iran Air" flight: emergency landing in India
Mumbai, India - No injured have been reported
Yesterday, a Boeing 747-200 airplane of "Iran Air" was obliged to an emergency landing at Mumbai airport (India), due to a fire raged after taking off, at one of the two engines. On the flight, heading... more
AirlinesRyanair Vs European Commission on the lack of protection to its customers
Dublin, Ireland - "We will continue to fight these illegal actions"
"Ryanair confirmed that it had sent a detailed response to the European Commission’s enquiry letter last week concerning Ryanair’s policy of banning bookings made on unauthorised, illegal screenscraper/ticket-tout web... more
ReportPakistan: assassination attempt against the prime minister
Islamabad, Pakistan - Gilani is safe
Three days before Pakistan elections, called after Musharraf resignation, last August 18th, another news has arrived to exacerbate the situation in the country: an attempt of assassination against Pakistani... more
AirlinesEmirates: twin delivery of B-777s
Milan, Italy - It has 63 B-777s in 111-strong passenger fleet and 39 more on firm order
"Emirates Airline’s twin delivery of two Boeing 777 aircraft arrived in Dubai, to a special welcome from twin sisters Petra and Michaela Mohylova, both of whom are cabin crew with Emirates. The arrival o... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Colaninno in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - And the Italian Labour Minister faces the redundancies matter
Roberto Colaninno, President of Compagnia Aerea Italiana (this the new name of Alitalia) is getting ready to the meeting with technicians of European Commission to value the whole dossier of the Italian... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): for social safety valves there are 30 million Euro every year
Rome, Italy - The industrial plan is expected as regards redundancies
In the decree for the Alitalia workout, presented yesterday in Senate for the transformation in law, would be 30 million Euro every year for social safety valves. The technical report would explain... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of September
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow on Thursday 4 to next Sunday 7
Thursday 04 - "Gidroaviasalon 2008". Gelendzhik, Black Sea, Russia. + 7 8634 315 415 +44 1732 874754 www.gidroaviasalon.com Friday 05 - "AIR 2008". Airport Magdeburg, Germany. + 49 391 5934-50... more
DiscussionsAlitalia: who is interested in the Italian carrier?
Rome, Italy - Air France is not the only one
Even though the well known alliance is that one between Alitalia and Air France, the French carrier is not the only one to be interested in the Italian air company. After last week meeting in Paris, where... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): a challenge as businesswoman for Emma Marcegaglia
Rome, Italy - A 10 million Euro participation
"A challenge as businesswoman with a marginal share of 10 million Euro". This is the official statement of Confindustria President, Emma Marcegaglia, on the commitment of her Group in the concert-party... more
ConferencesAlenia Aeronautica: conference about technology and defense
Turin, Italy - At half of September in Venaria
"The first important date on the Alenia Aeronautica calendar after the Summer break is the the international conference on 'Technology and defense in the age of complex markets'. This is the sixth annual... more
AirlinesAlitalia promoted by the US daily "Wall Street Journal"
New York, USA - It bucks the trend compared with "Times"
The Alitalia operations is promoted by "Wall Street Journal", which has published an article with title "Alitalia appeal grows", reporting also the interest by British Airways, in addition to Air France-KLM... more
Press releaseENAC interviews as security for the Alitalia full operativeness for the next months
Rome, Italy - On Friday the meeting with the extraordinary commissioner Fantozzi
"ENAC (Italian Civil Avitaion Authority) informs yesterday took place a meeting with the responsibles of Alitalia operational sector. Following the meeting ENAC took measures in favour of the Alitalia... more
AccidentsAugust 2008: really a "Black month" for air transport?
Rome, Italy - The answers of an expert of the Italian Air Safety Board
After a month of media terrorism, when news about air accidents and inconveniences followed one another, the fear of flying is affecting all the passengers, obsessed with an unique question: are security... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -800, and - 900 series airplanes (2008-17-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent potential ignition sources inside the center fuel tank, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a center fuel tank explosion and conseguent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50714-50716] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 727 airplanes (2008-17-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking of the elevator rear spar at the tab hinge locations, which could cause excessive freeplay of the elevator control tab and possible tab flutter, and consequent loss of control of airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50705-50709] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Weather forecastsItaly divided in two parts: storms in the North and stable weather on Middle-South
Rome, Italy - Starting from today and until to Friday
"Thunderstorms in the North and steady and sunny weather in the Middle South. This is the scenario foresaw on Italian country for the next days. Starting from today, Wednesday September 3, on the North... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes equipped with certain Northrop Grumman Air Data Inertial Reference Units (2008-17-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of an ADIRU during flight, which could result in loss of one source of critical attitude and airspeed data and reduce the ability of the flightcrew to control the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50709-50711] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
ReportIngrid Betancourt meets Italian president Napolitano, Rome Mayor Alemanno and Foreign Minister Frattini
Rome, Italy - Criticism towards "Rifondazione Comunista" party
Busy agenda for Ingrid Betancourt in Rome city. The former Farc (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia)hostage, set free at the beginning of July, after six yeas of captivity, arrived last Friday at Rome-Fiumicino... more
AccidentsAir accident in Venezuela: the relatives of Italian missed people despair
Rome, Italy - They write a letter addressed to prime minister Berlusconi
The relatives of Italian missing people are in a state of despair. On January 4th, they travelled on board of a Transaven Let 410 which seems to be fallen in the sea offshore Caracas (Venezuela), with... more
ReportGeorgia: yesterday extraordinary meeting at European Council
Brussels, Belgium - Negotiations on partnership agreement will be blocked till troops withdrawal
From European Council website: "The European Council is gravely concerned by the open conflict which has broken out in Georgia, by the resulting violence and by the disproportionate reaction of Russia.... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC calls Fantozzi, Alitalia's commissioner
Rome, Italy - The meeting next Friday
"ENAC (Italian civil aviation Authority) unveils that next Friday, on September 5, at 9:30am near the Authority's headquarters, a meeting will take place with the Alitalia's commissioner, Augusto Fantozzi,... more
ReportThe hozone hole will recompose within 50-60 years
Bologna, Italy - The news from Bologna SPARC
After latest years environmental alarm, a good news has been announced. Ozone hole, causing global warming, will probably recompose within the next 50-60 years. This is the result discovered by scientists,... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines prepares to resume flights at selected airports affected by hurricane "Gustav"
Houston, Usa - The website provides latest flight information and operations summary
"Continental Airlines is continuing to adjust its operations as a result of Hurricane Gustav. Flights to various airports in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and East Texas are subject to delay or advance... more
HelicoptersSwitzerland: "Rega 7" helicopter rescues mushroom's searcher
Berne, Switzerland - Model A-109K2
The mushroom season in the inner Switzerland, for REGA, has begun last Sunday, on August 31 with recovery of a searcher crashed and serious injured. The man, searcher of mushroom near Weiach-Zurich, has... more
AirportsRussian "Football charter" flights in Genoa
Genoa, Italy - The "Cristoforo Colombo" has been interested by numerous flights at the end of August
The "Cristoforo Colombo", Genoa's airport, has been interested, from August 28-30, by numerous incoming charter flights coming from Russia, that have transported the fans of the Zenit St Petersburg Football... more
AccidentsCrashed airplane missing yesterday in Congo
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Congo - 17 people on board
It's official: the airplane, operated by a Congolese third part under a contract to Air Serv International in Congo, has crashed. The aircraft was en route from Kinsangani to Bukavu, in the East of Country,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: government-unions meeting
Rome, Italy - Negotiations will start on Thursday
It was just an introductory meeting that one which took place yesterday among government and unions, prior to September 4th negotiations. But the most important elements are clear. Ten days at disposal... more
IndustryBoeing delivered two 777 models to Emirates
Seattle, Usa - First Middle East carrier to receive two variants on the same day
"Boeing and Dubai-based airline Emirates celebrated the delivery of a 777-300ER (Extended Range) and a 777-200LR (Longer Range), marking the first double 777 delivery to a Middle East airline. Representatives... more
AirlinesQatar Airways to fly Doha-New York daily non-stop
Rome, Italy - From next October 26
"Qatar Airways announced its Doha–New York route will operate non-stop with a daily flight, effective from the beginning of the Winter 2008 schedules on October 26. The airline plans to deploy its b... more
AccidentsDiscussion about airplane crashed in Congo
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Congo - A machine dated to 1990 leased from CemAir
Accident description Date: 01 SEP 2008 Time: ca 16:00 Type: Beechcraft 1900C-1 Operating for: Air Serv International Leased from: CemAir Registration: ZS-OLD ? C/n / msn: UC-137... more