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DefenseItalian Navy: turnover yesterday at the Unifil
Rome, Italy - Handed over to the French Navy
"The Rear Admiral Ruggiero Di Biase, in the waters near Beirut, has ceded yesterday, on September 1st, the leadership of the UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon), named Task Force 448, to the... more
IndustryBoeing delivered two 737-800s to Brazil's Varig Airlines
Seattle, Usa - The airplanes designed for short runways such as in Rio de Janeiro
"Boeing delivered two 737-800s to Brazil's Varig Airlines. The jetliners, sporting a bright new livery, then departed from Boeing Field to Sao Paulo. Varig's new livery features a unique starburst design... more
ReportMexico Gulf: waiting for "Gustav", hurricanes' king
New Orleans, Usa - Closed airports, million evacuated, rescue, airplanes and helicopters ready to the emergency
"Katrina" shadow, the hurricane that in 2005 hit with its violence New Orleans submerged about 80% of the city provoking the death -both on the city area that alongside coast of Mexico Gulf- of about 1800... more
AirlinesIberia, British Airways and American Airlines in the sights of Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - The European Commission starts an inquiry
The alliance announced among Iberia, British Airways and American Airlines (see AVIONEWS) has breed doubts. While waiting for US Authorities go-ahead to the "Request for anti-trust immunity", put forward... more
Civil aviationAir strikes in Italy: a difficult September is foreseen
Rome, Italy - Hereafter the calendar of the strikes
September will be a difficult month for air traffic. Many strikes have already been called: 6, 17, 25 and 28 will be the most difficult days. According to the data released by Transports Department, strikes... more
AirlinesPilots against Ryanair: it cuts on fuel
London, UK - The complaint comes from "Sunday Times" pages
Ryanair is still in the firing line. This time the cause is the accusation launched against the conditions Irish carrier oblige its pilots to fly. Even though, under EU regulations, airplanes should... more
Press releaseCouncillor Bartoletti about Viterbo's airport: EUR 100 m per year to who will come into the city
Viterbo, Italy - Over 2,5 million per day to Ryanair's heir
"An 'Award' of EUR 100 million per year, over 2,5m per day, to Ryanair's heir, that after its NO about choice to move its flights towards Rome in Viterbo, will leave the Roman destination to the competition. Interesting... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Berlusconi's declarations pending on Government-unions meeting
Rome, Italy - "The opposition knows only to criticize"
"The opposition knows only to criticize. No a positive suggestion and the support by its part", Premier Berlusconi answers to the severe criticism about "Fenice" operation in order to Alitalia's rescue,... more
Press releaseItalian SDL about Alitalia: an appeal and an invitation to Government and political and entrepreneurial forces
Rome, Italy - Some considerations before the meeting with Government
"We retain necessary to make some short considerations before the meeting with Government about Alitalia matter. 1) The strong reorganization of fleet and activity doesn't draw an airline that can walk... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 707, 720 and 720B series airplanes (2008-17-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracks and corrosion in the body terminal fittings, which could cause loss of support for the wing and could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50703-50705] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) model ERJ-170 airplanes and ERJ-190 airplanes (2008-17-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50711-50714] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): "Programma Pari" for redundant workers
Rome, Italy - Due for this afternoon the negotiations Government-unions
Unlike last week news (see AVIONEWS), 6-7 thousand Alitalia redundancies' future will not be at Land offices or at Italian Post Office. For them, there is an outplacement plan, called “Programma Pari”. The... more
AirportsItalian Sacbo: disable athletes left from Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport
Bergamo, Italy - On Monday morning with Alitalia flight AZ-2315
"Today, September 1st 2008, a group of disabled athletes left from Orio al Serio airport on the flight AZ-2315 at 11:05 a.m. bounding for Rome-Fiumicino. In Rome, they will take another flight directed... more
AirlinesContinental prepares for hurricane "Gustav"
Houston, Usa - The carrier continues to monitor the situation
"Continental Airlines continues to monitor Hurricane 'Gustav' as it moves toward the Mexican Gulf Coast. On Saturday, Continental began adding larger aircraft and additional flights into and out of... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Board of Directors' decision last Friday
Rome, Italy - The airline has requested admission to the receivership procedure
"In compliance with the decisions taken by the Company’s Board of Directors last Friday, Alitalia has requested admission to the receivership procedure as envisaged by Law no. 39 of 18 February 2004, a... more
Press releaseAlitalia: net debt as of 31 July 2008
Rome, Italy - Equal to EUR 1172 million
"- The Group’s net debt as of 31 July 2008 amounted to 1.172 million euros, with an increase in net indebtedness of 57 million euros compared to the situation on 30 June 2008 which was 1.115 million e... more
AirportsAeroporto di Firenze SpA: approved six month financial report on June 30, 2008
Florence, Italy - During Board of Directors' meeting of last Friday
"• Revenue increasing to EUR 19,5 m (+14,3%) • Gross operating margin to EUR 6m7m (34,5% of the consolidated revenue, +26,9%) • Operating result to EUR 3,7 m (19,2% of consolidated revenue, +26,1%) • Net inc... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F, DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F, and MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes (2008-17-16)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks that in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in explosions and conseguent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 28, 2008 [Page 50718-50720] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747 airplanes (2008-17-17)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fuselage skin cracks at fastener locations along the skin-to-stringer attachments, which could join together and become large and consequently result in rapid decompression of the cabin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 28, 2008 [Page 50716-50718] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2008-17-03)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct such cracking, which could prevent the left forward entry door from sealing correctly, and could cause in-flight decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 48288-48290] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) model 4101 airplanes (2008-17-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 48290-48292] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2008-17-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information *Federal Register: [Page 48286-48288] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesContinental allows changes to flights that may be affected by tropical storm "Gustav"
Houston, Usa - Through next week
"Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by Tropical Storm 'Gustav'. Weather conditions may force some delays and cancellations of flights to selected... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Passera speaks about knots to be undone
Rimini, Italy - EU, Antritust and Unions could hamper the rescue plan
During a meeting in Rimini, Corrado Passera has spoken about knots to be undone before starting Alitalia rescue plan. According to Intesa San Paolo CEO, three points could hamper the launch of "Piano Fenice":... more
ReportRussia bases in South Ossetia and Abkhazia
Moscow, Russia - Putin accuses Washington
It is due for September 2nd the signature of an agreement allowing Russia to have military bases in South Ossetia and giving the go-ahead to "Russian military bases building" on the territory. In the pipeline... more
IndustryMASwings and Firefly take delivery of new ATR-72/500s
Toulouse, France - During a ceremony held today
"Malaysia Airlines’ subsidiaries MASwings and Firefly, and ATR, celebrated today the delivery of the first ATR-72/500s of MASwings and the second ATR-72/500 of Firefly in a joint ceremony held at the A... more
IndustryBoeing, EgyptAir announce 777 fleet enhancement
Seattle, Usa - The carrier celebrated its induction as the 21st member of Star Alliance last July 11
"Boeing and EgyptAir announced an order for two 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners as part of the airline's twin-aisle fleet upgrade for its long-haul service. The order, which is worth USD 529 million... more
CuriositiesAlitalia (2): what will happen to "Millemiglia" points?
Rome, Italy - Passengers points will not be touched
During these hours, while Alitalia Board of Directors is deciding the company's future, one the questions passengers are asking themselves is if "Millemiglia" points will be still valid ("Millemiglia"... more
AirportsSEA: restart of Malpensa in August
Milan, Italy - Summer finishes with good results of Milan's airports
"Summer finishes with good performance by Milan's airports. Mainly Malpensa, after a fall of passengers recorded in the first months of de-hubbing of Alitalia, has recovered +10% of losses from -31%... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Air France deal will take off?
Rome, Italy - Yesterday in Paris Air France Board of Directors met
After last April unsuccessful negotiations, an agreement between Alitalia and Air France-Klm could take off shortly.Yesterday, in Paris, Air France Board of Directors met to discuss a possible deal with... more
AirlinesZoom Airlines closes down
Toronto, Canada - And passengers remain without their flights
Zoom Airlines, a low-cost Canadian air company, announced its customers that "From 7:00pm of August 28th 2008, it would have suspended operations and grounded its aircraft". The carrier has announced... more
OccurrencesRyanair: emergency landing at Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - No injured people
This morning at 10:25, a Boeing 737 airplane of Irish low-cost air company Ryanair, from Bergamo to Ciampino (Rome), had to do an emergency landing at Fiumicino airport due to a button signalling that... more
AirportsWorries in the political scenario
Rome, Italy - Some comments
Fiumicino airport future, which will be decided in these hours, has breed some worries in high personalities of different political affiliations. The common word is now "Worries" for the impact that Alitalia... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM confirms its interest in Alitalia
Rome, Italy - It is ready to a minority stake
"Air France-KLM confirms its intention to remain Alitalia's strategic partner. To this effect and if it can be confirmed that the new company will be profitable, Air France-KLM is ready to take out... more
ReportUS and NATO ships on Black Sea
Moscow, Russia - Tensions between Russia and Eastern Countries
Since Tuesday, when Russia declared Abkhazia and South Ossetia Independence, International community criticism against Moscow has been fierce and unrelenting. Today French Foreign Minister (at the moment... more
IndustryBoeing, US Navy offer Super Hornet for Denmark fighter competition
St. Louis, Usa - The initial requirement is for 48 aircraft
"Boeing and the U.S. Navy delivered a proposal offering the advanced F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the Royal Danish Air Force as part of Denmark's New Combat Aircraft competition. The industry received... more
AirlineseasyJet about Alitalia: a solution welcome
Milan, Italy - But must put Italian consumers first
"Commenting on today’s decision by the Cabinet to break-up Alitalia, easyJet’s Chief Executive, Andy Harrison said: 'A solution for Alitalia is welcome but it must put Italian consumers first'.... more
Airports"Dal Molin" US base: the Council of State ruling
Rome, Italy - Go-ahead to US base widening
Council of State turned down the appeal by Italian Codacons (see AVIONEWS) that, for the fear of environmental damages, asked the stop for US base widening works, underlining the need for a popular referendum.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): go-ahead to "Marzano law" modifications
Rome, Italy - Due for tomorrow Board of Directors of the airline
After the Council of Ministers go-ahead to "Marzano law" modifications on companies in crisis, Alitalia rescue plan can go on. With the approval of such legislative measures, tomorrow Alitalia Board of... more
ReportSudan: hijackers have been arrested
Tripoli, Libya - They wanted to kidnapped Darfur governor
Positive end for the airplane of the Sudanese air company, Sun Air, landed in Libya (see AVIONEWS). According to local spokesmen, the two hijackers, who were holding hostage cabin crew, declared, after... more
Press releaseAlitalia traffic increases at Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate airports
Rome, Italy - An upward trend in traffic for the period August 1-24
"As part of the upward trend in traffic at Rome-Fiumicino airport, Alitalia reported a 35.6% rise in passengers carried for the period August 1-24, against a 29.1% increase in the number of seats offered,... more
AirlinesDarwin lands in Foggia
Foggia, Italy - From September 15th the Swiss carrier will take off from "Gino Lisa" airport
"Gino Lisa" airport will restart working from September 15th when Saab 2000 aircraft belonging to Swiss company Darwin will land in Foggia, offering flight connections with Rome, Milan-Malpensa, Palermo... more
AirlinesGermany: a new low-cost company will be set up?
Rome, Italy - Air Berlin could suffer the consequences
According to German "Der Spiegel", negotiations are underway among Lufthansa, tour operator Tui and Arcandor group. Within the end of the year, they could set up a new low-cost company which could damage... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): rescue plan is in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - The European Commission is analyzing it
Yesterday European Commission received Alitalia rescue plan. The draft will be analyzed by EC, that, after ascertaining that the plan is in line with EU regulations, will express its opinion. In the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Italian Codacons fights to protect savers' stocks
Rome, Italy - But Minister Tremonti reassures
As Codacons president, Carlo Rienzi, declared in an interview to Agi, Italian Consumers' Association is drafting a proposal in order to avoid that savers owing Alitalia stocks could be damaged by the new... more
Airlines"Progetto Fenice": cuts on Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Hereafter some details on the rescue plan
Alitalia will be streamlined: this is the content of the rescue plan, drafted by Intesa San Paolo and Imi Bank. Mr Sabelli and Mr Colaninno are still working on some aspects of the plan. The air company... more
SecurityFAA AD on DG Flugzeugbau GmbH model DG-500MB powered sailplanes (2008-17-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 48292-48294] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400 series airplanes (2008-17-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent possible loss of both hydraulic systems, resulting in the potential loss of several functions essential for safe flight and landing of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 47818-47822] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on PZL Swidnik S. A. model W-3A helicopters (2008-16-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an unsafe condition
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 47822-47824] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesJet Airways to connect Bengaluru with NY and Toronto via Brussels
Milan, Italy - To offer several connections to destinations across the US and Europe through code-share partnerships
"Jet Airways, India’s private airline, will connect Bengaluru with New York (Newark and 'JFK') and Toronto, via its European hub, Brussels commencing 31st October 2008 (subject to regulatory approvals). T... more