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AirlinesSas, strong demand for Asian routes
Stockholm, Sweden - The most popular are Dubai and New Delhi
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has noted a growing interest for its upcoming winter program, which offers a new route to Delhi and the return of two popular seasonal routes: Copenhagen-Dubai and Stockholm-Bangkok.... more
AirportsSharp criticism on Albenga-Rome-Albenga connection
Rome, Italy - Attacks from many fronts
The contribution of one million Euros allocated by Italian government to restore the daily flight connection Albenga-Rome-Albenga is arising criticism. The flight connection will be daily, even though... more
IndustryEmbraer and Aeroméxico Connect sign service contract
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Mexican airline becomes Embraer’s largest customer under this program in Latin America
Embraer and Aeroméxico Connect signed a longterm "Parts Pool Program" services contract to support their growing fleet of ERJ-145 and EMBRAER 190 jets. With this agreement, the company becomes Embraer’s la... more
AirportsBritish Airport Authority, tomorrow the findings of Competition Commission
London, United Kingdom - To avoid the charge of monopolist in the sector
The British Competition Commission will communicate tomorrow the final advice about some possible divestitures imposed to British Airport Authority (BAA) to avoid the charge of monopolist in the sector.... more
ReportAfghanistan: killed ten French soldiers
Kabul, Afghanistan - Killed during an ambush by Taleban fighters
Ten French soldiers, part of the NATO peace-keeping force, were killed and twenty-one remained injured in an ambush by Taleban fighters, 50 Km east of Kabul (Afghanistan). The tragedy took place last... more
AirlinesTUIfly and Germanwings, the merger does not take off
Berlin, Germany - Here comes the Condor hypothesis
Merger talks between German charter airline Condor and TUIfly as well as budget Lufthansa unit Germanwings have stalled. A source close to the matter said a merger of Lufthansa's Germanwings and Condor... more
AirlinesLow-cost flights
Rome, Italy - They are still cheap but mind the frills
Oil price is soaring and it is hitting all the carriers; among them low-cost companies which have recorded a 16%increase on their prices, if compared with June 2007 (figures released by Volagratis). Nevertheless... more
Civil aviationStrikes: black September for the Italian air transport
Rome, Italy - From September 6th to October 17th
Announced a wave of strikes in September until October 17th. - September 6th A four hour strike of ENAV (Italian Flight assistance Society) personnel, from 12:00 am to 4:00 pm. - September 17th A... more
Civil aviationEmbraer trains professionals from Azul Linhas Aéreas
São José dos Campos, Brazil - New Brazilian airline will receive its first jets during the second half of 2008
Embraer is training professionals from Azul Linhas Aéreas, in preparation for the airline to begin operations in January 2009. The program began with 14 maintenance technicians, who are at the Company’s he... more
AirlinesHigh oil price has brought air companies to its knees
Rome, Italy - Meanwhile they strike up alliances
It a difficult time for air companies, all over the world. Due to high oil prices, the crisis is hitting all the companies, among them Asian air companies. Many carriers are recording losses; among... more
AirlinesLegal troubles for easyJet
London, UK - Its founder sues the carrier
Stelios Haji-Ioannou sued easyJet, the low-cost company he founded. He accused its management of "Having infringed the terms of the agreement on the use of the trademark". The entrepreneur, who is the... more
Military aviationGulfstream celebrates 50th anniversary of the first flight
Savannah, USA - The GI received the FAA certification on May 21st, 1959
Fifty years ago, Grumman Aerospace test pilots Carl Alber and Fred Rowley took the first Gulfstream aircraft – the Gulfstream I or GI – on its maiden flight. The GI, a twin-engine turboprop, was the fir... more
Aerospace"Cassini" Mission, new discovery on Titan
Houston, USA - NASA confirms liquid lake on Saturn moon
NASA scientists have concluded that at least one of the large lakes observed on Saturn's moon Titan contains liquid hydrocarbons, and have positively identified the presence of ethane. This makes Titan... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: tempesta tropicale "Fay" colpirà i voli in Florida
Houston, Usa - I clienti potranno riprogrammare il loro viaggio senza penali
Continental Airlines annuncia opzioni di viaggio per i propri clienti che vedranno i loro voli colpiti dalla tempesta tropicale "Fay". Le condizioni meteo previste in Florida metteranno in seria difficoltà... more
AirlinesAir Berlin cuts its air fleet
Madrid, Spain - Cause: high oil price
High oil price is hitting many companies; among them air companies, obliged to adapt to it when faced with soaring prices. Air Berlin, for example, has recently announced cuts in its air fleet (from 134... more
Civil aviationBoeing delivers Brazilian TAM airlines' first 777/300ER
Everett, USA - For flights to Europe and North America
The first of eight Boeing 777/300ER (Extended Range) jetliners ordered by TAM Airlines, Brazil's largest airline, left Paine Field for Sao Paulo yesterday. TAM is the first Latin American airline to operate... more
DiscussionsASI: an ocean beneath Titan’s icy surface
Rome, Italy - The first indications from the space probe "Cassini"
Titan: Saturn’s largest moon, and the second largest in the solar system. A fascinating celestial body with unique features. At a distance of more than a billion kilometres from the Sun (nine times the E... more
HelicoptersA mountaineer faints while climbing
La Spezia, Italy - Saved by an helicopter of the Mountain rescue
It could become a tragedy the story of Matteo Bertolotti, aged 28 and coming form Bergamo area. Yesteday in the morning he was climbing Muzzerone mountain, near Porto Venere (La Spezia). At 200 metres... more
AccidentsAir accident in Germany
Berlin, Germany - An aircraft got tangled in high tension cables
Yesterday, in Germany, a tourism aircraft with two people on board, husband and wife, "Got tangled in high tension cables". Immediate the intervention of firefighters who worked for more than two hours... more
AirlinesUK: Ryanair flights will not be disrupted by bank holiday strikes
London, United Kingdom - At risk the week from August 25th to 29th
Ryanair, one of the Europe’s largest low fares airline, on August 15th August, announced that it will not allow its passengers to be blackmailed by UK Trade Union leaders who yet again have threatened t... more
Civil aviationBoeing completes first BBJ-3
Seattle, USA - The airplane is now at DeCrane Aircraft in Georgetown
Boeing recently completed work on the first BBJ-3. The BBJ-3 is a new, larger business jet based on the Boeing Next-Generation 737/900ER (Extended Range). The BBJ-3 has 104 square meters of floor space,... more
Military aviationBoeing deliveries Super Hornet proposal to Brazil for F-X2 competition
St. Louis, USA - The "Request for Information" on June 12th
The Boeing Company delivered a detailed proposal July 30 offering its advanced F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the Brazilian Air Force as part of Brazil's F-X2 fighter competition. Boeing received a "Request... more
AirportsThe great relaunch of Bari airport
Bari, Italy - In September go-ahead for the project
The project is ready and the funds allocated. Now it only remains to wait for September when the best offering company will win the contract for carrying out the works of widening of Bari airport. The... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines waives third checked bag fee for military personnel
Houston, USA - Benefits for family members
Continental Airlines announced that effective immediately it will waive the fee for a third checked bag for active U.S. military personnel. Continental has always allowed active service members to check... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS reopens
Rome, Italy - Tensions between Russia and Georgia threaten international order
Today, we will reopen with a story which risks of causing crisis in the world geopolitical order: the war between Russia and Georgia. Since many years Abkhazia and South Ossetia are causes of troubles... more
ReportPakistan: Pervez Musharraf resigns as Pakistan President
Islamabad, Pakistan - Pressures by London and Washington
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf announced today that he will resign just days ahead of impeachment in Parliament over attempts by the U.S.-backed leader to impose authoritarian rule on his turbulent... more
CuriositiesFear of flying
Rome, Italy - A psychologist explains the causes of aerophobia
Even though statistics confirm that aircraft is the most secure means of conveyance, passengers suffering from aerophobia don't seem reassured. But why people is frightened of flying? Psychologist Luca... more
AirlinesBoeing and American Airlines finalize deal for 26 Next-Generation 737s
Seattle, USA - To accelerate its fleet renewal plan
Boeing and American Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMR Corp., announced an order for an additional 26 Next-Generation 737/800s, airplanes that will help the carrier accelerate its fleet renewal... more
AirportsRecord of transit in Puglia's airports
Bari, Italy - Passengers increase of 9%
During the first seven months of 2008, the passengers traffic in Puglia's airports has recorded an increase of 9.3%, if compared with the same period of 2007, for a total of more than two million passengers.... more
Military aviationEmbraer will supply Super Tucano to the Chilean Air Force
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Aircraft will be used on tactical training missions
Embraer and the Chilean Air Force (FACH) signed a contract, today, for the sale of 12 Super Tucano aircraft. This is the end result of a public bid held by the FACH, which chose the airplane manufactured... more
IndustryBoeing-Seal Dynamics contract
Seattle, Usa - Innovative Supply-Chain Solution
"Boeing and Seal Dynamics, an integrated provider of engineering and logistics solutions, have signed an agreement that will help airlines significantly reduce their maintenance costs. This partnership... more
AirlinesRyanair (2): announced the cancellation of 1,000 tickets a day in Spain from August 26th
Madrid, Spain - Officially confirmed by Director of Commercial Revenue Sinead Finn
Ryanair has announced its decision to cancel reservations made at third-party websites will take effect on August 26th. Around 1,000 bookings of the 20,000 made each day across Europe are made through... more
AirportsCiampino airport crisis (2)
Rome, Italy - The number of daily flights has been reduced
The reduction in the number of passengers is not the unique cause of Ciampino airport crisis. According to someone, the origin of the crisis is the cut in the number of daily flights: from 138 to 100,... more
AirportsCiampino airport crisis (1)
Rome, Italy - The number of tourists decreases with many repercussions for the airport
Last week Italian Enac (National Authority for Civil Aviation) released some data about passengers traffic at Ciampino airport but they are not reassuring. The passengers traffic recorded a decrease... more
Press releaseENAC about the Ryanair's announcement to cancel tickets bought through third party Websites
Rome, Italy - The violation of EU rules will be sancioned
"As regards the announcement of Ryanair to cancel tickets bought through third party Websites, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) informs that it will pay attention to the respect of EU rules on protection... more
Civil aviationRyanair, at risk the cancellacation of tickets bought through third party Websites
Dublin, Ireland - CODACONS takes action against the carrier at the Rome Public Prosecutor’s Office
Ryanair says the sales, which represent about a thousand bookings a day, are illegal. But the decision, in the height of the summer travel season, has been criticised by consumer groups. A Ryanair... more
HelicoptersChina: "Olympic Games", the occasion to negotiate nuclear and armaments
Beijing, China - Energetic cooperation, civil aviation and environment
Today afternoon the "Olympic Games" officially opened in Beijing. Great expectation for the inaugural ceremony and extensive the security measures: the traffic has been reduced, shops closed and 100,000... more
MiscellaneousSummer closing for AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - We will resume the publication on August 18th
AVIONEWS wishes all its subscribers and newsreaders an enjoyable and relaxing Summer and informs the Agency will remain closed on August 11th to 15th, and it will resume the ordinary activity next August... more
PeopleAviation has recently lost one of the most important women aviator
Winsconsins, Usa - Margaret Ringenberg died
Margaret Ringenberg, woman aviator, has recently died, aged 87 while sleeping. The love for flying was born when she was 8. An acrobatic aviator, landed nearby her family's farm, allowed her to fly... more
AirportsGesac (2): network in Capodichino's airport for Spring-Summer 2008
Naples, Italy - 32 international destinations, 15 domestic direct links, and over 50 charter flights
"The network of direct links of Naples' international airport for this Spring-Summer is composed of: 32 international destinations, 15 domestic direct connections, and more than 50 charter. The carriers... more
AirportsItalian Gesac: traffic prediction for Summer 2008 at Naples-Capodichino's airport
Naples, Italy - About 230,000 passengers will pass through it from August 8-18
"About 230,000 passengers arriving and departing will be at Naples' airport from today to August 18: 80,000 domestic, 95,000 international and 55,000 charter. The main destinations for Summer 2008 will... more
DiscussionsBeijing air terminal
Beijing, China - Diamond point of "Red dragon" relaunch
Since China obtained 2008 Olympic Games, starting today, the great desire of doing that has moved the "Red dragon" has been strenuous. Many, too many urban projects have changed the image of a country,... more
ReportChina: bomb threat to protest against Olympic Games
Tokyo, Japan - An Air China flight turns back to Nagoya
Till latest hours before starting, Beijing Olympic Games have caused troubles. After the criticism accompanying the Olympic torch, the risk of a bomb attack loomed, another time, on opening ceremony of... more
ReportGeorgia-South Ossetia: the situation erupts
Tbilisi, Georgia - Fighter bombers violate Georgian air space?
After last days violent clashes between Georgian Army and South Ossetia, the situation in the separatist province erupted. During the night five Georgian fighter bombers bombed the village of Tkverneti,... more
IndustryBoeing, Azerbaijan Airlines announced order for 737s and 767s
Seattle, Usa - The order is valued at USD 449 million at list prices
"Boeing and Azerbaijan Airlines have finalized an order for two Boeing Next-Generation 737-900ERs and two 767-300ERs. The order is valued at USD 449 million at list prices. One of the 767s is a substitution... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of August
Rome, Italy - From Monday 18 to on Sunday 24
Monday 18 - Rotocraft - "13th FAI World Helicopter Championship". Eisenach-Kindel / Thüringen, Germany. + 49 8191 64230 www.deutscher-hubschrauberclub.de - Microlights - "10th FAI European Microlight... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of August
Rome, Italy - From next Monday 11 to on Sunday 17
Monday 11 - Gliding - "30th FAI World Gliding Championship". Lüsse, Berlin, Germany. + 49 531 235 4053 www.wgc2008.org - Gliding - "2008 Coppa internazionale del Mediterraneo". Rieti, Italy. + 39... more
AirlinesRyanair: in the future plans there is the purchase of new airplanes
Dublin, Ireland - The Michael O'Leary's forecasts
The high oil price provoked serious damages to several global airlines. Some weeks ago, also Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair announced the grounded of different airplanes. However, Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary... more
AirlinesAlitalia: will be Lufthansa or Air France-KLM the foreign partner?
Rome, Italy - Favourite the German carrier for the good relationships with AirOne
The "Phoenix Plan" of Intesa-Sanpaolo would seem to have already a certainty, AirOne, and among possible foreign strategical candidates that could entry in the new company with a 20-25% share, two names:... more
DefenseIndian Army orders additional BrahMos cruise missiles
New Delhi, India - They will be fitted out Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighters
The Indian Army has ordered an additional batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from the Russian-Indian BrahMos Aerospace joint venture, the company's CEO said Tuesday. "The Army leadership realizes... more