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Helicopters"The Grand Adventure": Scott Kasprowicz departed yesterday to set a new around-the-world speed record
New York, Usa - In an AgustaWestland "Grand" helicopter
"Pilot Scott Kasprowicz departed New York at approximately 3:00 am Thursday morning in an attempt to set a new speed record for an around-the-world helicopter flight; the goal is to complete the trip in... more
IndustryBoeing, British Airways, GECAS finalize deal for up to 10 777-300ERs
Seattle, Usa - BA also secured options for four additional models
"Boeing and British Airways have signed an order for two Boeing 777-300ER jetliners valued at USD 529 million at list prices. Boeing also announced that GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) has purchased... more
IndustrySecond Embraer Phenom 300 business jet takes to the skies
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Program advances for the aircraft to enter service in the second half of 2009
"Embraer saw its second Phenom 300 light jet, registration PP-XVJ, take flight last August 5, departing from Embraer’s test runway, the longest in South America, at the Gavião Peixoto plant. The crew co... more
AccidentsFire during a CSAR training session in Puglia
Ostuni , Italy - No damages
Yesterday in the morning, during a training session carried out by an helicopter HH-3F of 84th Csar Centre (Combat Search and Rescue) in Ostuni area (Brindisi), a "Spark of a smoke producer fell on brushwood... more
AerospaceItalian Space Agency: compulsory administration and the farewell of President Fabrizio Bignami
Rome, Italy - Approved by the Italian Government on August 1
On August st 2008, the Italian Government approved the compulsory administration of the Italian Space Agency and nominated: - Enrico Saggese as commissioner - Piero Benvenuti as sub-commissioner... more
Civil aviationOAG reports a 7% drop in global airline capacity of 59,7 millions seats in 4th quarter
Washington, Usa - Deliveries of new aircraft are expected to be reduced by 744 aircraft
"The world’s airlines will offer 59.7 million fewer seats in the 4th quarter of 2008 than they did a year ago, according to OAG (Official Airline Guide) in its 10 year view of the global aviation industry.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eclipse Aviation Corporation model EA-500 airplanes (2008-16-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the inability to maintain desired airspeed and/or altitude with consequent loss of control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 7, 2008 [Page 45857-45860] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
ReportClashes among Army and pro-Taleban militants
Islamabad, Pakistan - 25 militants killed
Still clashes in Pakistan North-West province, in an area along Afghan borders, stronghold of pro-Taleban militants and Al Qaeda. Cause of the clash: a security vehicle of Pakistani Army was intercepted... more
AirportsADR Group: Board of Directors approved yesterday 2008 halfyear report
Rome, Italy - The first semester of 2008 recorded a 7.2% growth in passenger traffic
"The Board of Directors of Aeroporti di Roma S.p.A., chaired by Fabrizio Palenzona, approved yesterday ADR Group Half-Year Report as at 30 June. The first semester of 2008 recorded a 7.2% growth in... more
HelicoptersRotorsim signs NH-90 simulator and maintenance contracts with Netherlands Ministry of Defence
Den Haag, The Netherlands - Valued at EUR 50 million
"Rotorsim, the consortium owned equally by CAE and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, today announced it has signed contracts with the Netherlands Ministry of Defence to provide comprehensive NH90... more
Military aviationUS completes delivery of F-16 fighter to Palìkistan
Washington, USA - In the field of an agreement signed in 2005/2006
The United States has completed the delivery of 14 F-16 aircraft to Pakistan with the Monday's handing over of a fresh batch of four planes, the US embassy has said. The Acting Commander of US Central... more
Civil aviationAEA on air traffic
Brussels, Belgium - Slowdown for European carriers in June 2008
AEA (Association of European Airlines) released yesterday figures on European air traffic in June 2008. According to "Association of European carriers", after better-than-expected May results, June... more
HelicoptersRussia hands over six MI-17 helicopters to Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia - According to a contract signed in 2005
Russia has officially presented six MI-17-B5 Hip H medium assault/transport helicopters to Indonesia. "Six Russian MI-17B5 helicopters, manufactured at the Kazan helicopter plant, have been transferred",... more
Civil aviationMergers: European Commission approves acquisition of Northwest Airlines by Delta Airlines
Brussels, Belgium - Both are SkyTeam alliance's members
"The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Northwest Airlines ('NWA') by Delta Airlines, both U.S. carriers. After examining the operation, the Commission... more
AirportsNaples-Capodichno Airport: restored the ordinary situation after the mousy's event
Naples, Italy - Blue Bar reopened yesterday
Last Friday a passenger noticed a little mouse inside Blue Bar in the arrival area. The anomaly was immediately reported to the GESAC (Naples Airport Management Company) responsible in that moment, whom... more
AirlinesLufthansa and Austrian Airlines: stronger partnership in sight?
Frankfurt, Germany - Lufthansa still interested in the Austrian rival
Lufthansa is still interested in expanding cooperation with Austrian Airlines, Stefan Lauer, member of Lufthansa management board, declared yesterday after Austrian government said it aims to keep at least... more
AerospaceMars: life is possible?
Tucson, Usa - International scientists divided
Is or was there life on Mars? This question divided scientific international community since July 31st when Nasa announced the presence of water on the planet. Since then, many news have been released... more
ReportRepatriated the two Italian aid-workers kidnapped in Somalia
Rome, Italy - Arrived this morning at Rome airport
This morning at 9:45 Giuliano Paganini and Iolanda Occhipinti, two Italian aid-workers kidnapped in Somalia on May 21st 2008 and set free on Tuesday, arrived. At Rome airport, where they landed on a Swiss... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: electric storms in the North of Peninsula
Rome, Italy - But also winds and hails
"An Atlantic trough, that today and tomorrow will hit fully France and the Netherlands, will interest also the Italian regions in the Alpine side, creating thunderstorms, locally intense, that during today,... more
DiscussionsGESAC: the "Happy Island" project in details
Naples, Italy - A 2.8 million Euro operation
GESAC, Naples Airport Management Company, informed the local authority the criticalities and discomforts relating to the airport of Capodichino, are due to the unacceptable situation of the external area.... more
AirlinesSkyEurope transported 387,122 passengers in July 2008
Bratislava, Slovakia - With a load factor of 80,1%
"SkyEurope transported a total 387,122 passengers in July 2008, with a load factor of 80,1%. In the last 12 months, until July 2008, the carrier has transported 3,742,631 passengers with an increase... more
Military aviationSELEX Galileo receives subcontract from CAE
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - A contract for 32 billion Euros
"SELEX Galileo, of Finmeccanica, is pleased to announce the signing of a subcontract with CAE for work on the initial training capability for Alenia Aermacchi’s M-346 new generation advanced lead-in f... more
AccidentsCalifornia: an helicopter crashed
Los Angeles, Usa - Four injured people and nine missing people
An helicopter Sikorsky S-61N (N-612AZ) of US Departement of Forestry crashed 35 miles of Redding (California). According to National Transportation Safety Board, the Authority in charge of trasportation... more
CargoBoeing forecasts continued strong air cargo traffic growth
Seattle, Usa - Efficiency drives demand for large freighters
"The Boeing Company projects that the global air cargo market will continue to exhibit strong, long-term growth, according to the company's Current Market Outlook 2008. During the 20-year forecast period,... more
AccidentsCrashed a Royal Thai Air Force helicopter
Bangkok, Thailand - Six soldiers dead
Col. Acra Tiproch, spokesman of Thai Army, informed today a Royal Thai Air Force helicopter, one Bell UH-1H (Huey II) crashed killing pilot, co-pilot, two SaR (Search and Rescue) soldiers and two engineers. The... more
AirlinesWi-Fi on Delta planes
New York, Usa - But only for passengers flying all over Usa
Air company Delta Airlines announced yesterday that, from next month, passengers travelling on Delta planes, except during take-off and landing phases, will be able to have access to Internet, by paying... more
DefenseGripen: difficult to beat it
Paris, France - Favoured on Indian market
The call for bids, launched by India in order to upgrade its air fleet, at the moment composed of single-jet planes MiG-21, is arousing great interest all over the world. "Even though every tenders... more
AccidentsManchester airport: collision on the runway between two planes
Manchester, UK - Holidays delayed but no injured people
Yesterday, at Manchester airport, during take-off operations the wing of a Futura Boeing 737, heading to Tenerife and carrying 180 passengers, hit the tail of a Lufthansa Airbus A-320, heading to Frankfurt,... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM readjusts the "Challenge 10" plan
Paris, France - Additional saving of 190 million Euro
In response to the new economic environment, Air France-KLM will reinforce the "Challenge 10" plan with an additional 190 million Euro in cost-savings, bringing the total for financial year 2008-09 to... more
AirportsAeroporti Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa in defence of the disabled
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - The adjustment of European rules
Along with Verona and Brescia Airports, also Ronchi dei Legionari conformed with 1107/2006 European Regulations on the rights of the disabled in the air transport. The infrastructural interventions... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): postponed the Board on August 29th and the Minister of Economics' hearing on September 10th
Rome, Italy - Bersani: "The Government caught in a cleft stick"
The Alitalia Board of Directors has been postponed on August 29th, and so the hearing of the Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti on September 10th. The Government promises to continue the work for a solution... more
HelicoptersK2 tragedy: Italian mountaineer Confortola saved
Rome, Italy - Rescued by a Pakistani Army helicopter
Marco Confortola, the Italian climber, believed to be sole survivor of an avalanche on K2, has been rescued this morning by a Pakistani Army helicopter which has taken him from base camp (5200 metres high).... more
SecurityFAA AD on Dassault model Falcon 2000EX airplanes (2008-16-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 6, 2008 [Page 45345-45346] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200 series airplanes (2008-16-12)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct wrinkles and cracks in certain external skin panels of Section 48, which could join together and result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 5, 2008 [Page 45348-45350] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) model 4101 airplanes (2008-16-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 5, 2008 [Page 45346-45348] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirportsCuneo-Levaldigi: a record July
Cuneo, Italy - With 11,000 passengers
The month of July is a historical step for "Olimpica" airport in Cuneo-Levaldigi, according to GEAC (Cuneo's airport management society) communicates. It has closed with almost 11,000 passengers, the... more
CuriositiesFlying high wedding
London, UK - On the wings of biplanes...
Yesterday a British couple, Darren and Katie McWalters, aged 24 and 23, married in Cirencester skies (90 miles West of London), tied and standing on the wings of two biplanes while the priest, aged 67,... more
AirportsAirOne against Ryanair
Rome, Italy - Rome-Alghero: Toto had recourse to the Regional administrative tribunal of Lazio
Still troubles for Rome-Alghero route. Air company AirOne had recourse to the Regional administrative tribunal of Lazio against Ryanair, asking the judges of "Imposing Italian Enac (Italian Civil Aviation... more
OccurrencesEmergency landing in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Usa - Smoke on board
Yesterday an aircraft Boeing 757 of American Airlines was obliged to an emergency landing at Los Angeles airport, due to smoke in the cabin one hour after taking off. Around 180 passengers, heading to... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Lufthansa favourite to Air France-KLM
Rome, Italy - The Intesa-Sanpaolo plan according to press indiscretions
New details emerge on the Alitalia plan of Intesa-Sanpaolo. According to the Italian press, the advisor would prefer Lufthansa as international partner, rather than Air France-KLM. The reason lies in... more
AirlinesRyanair come beck to Sardinia
Alghero, Italy - Effective from this evening a new connection Ciampino-Alghero
After AirOne's petition asking "sole flying rights", low-cost company Ryanair comes back to Alghero (Sardinia), with 13 daily connections among national and international flights. This evening at 21:20... more
AirlinesNew partnerships for British Airlines
London, UK - BA looks overseas
New partnership for British Airlines. After last week news by the British company announcing a merger with Spanish Iberia, British Airlines looks overseas. The objective? Reaching an agreement with American... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): 300 million Euro for the AirOne sell-off
Rome, Italy - Interested also the investment fund Equinox Two
Intesa-Sanpaolo is negotiating with AirOne for the creation of the new Alitalia: a new airline that has relevance in the national market of the air transport and come flanked by a strategic foreign partner... more
AirlinesCrisis for Iberia: revenues' fall
Madrid, Spain - 72,4% reduction if compared with the same period in 2007
"Iberia presented today the results for the first half of the year. In the first six months of 2008 the airline generated consolidated profit after taxes of €20.7 million and profit from operating activities o... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes (2008-16-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fracture of the elevator tab pushrod ends, which could result in excessive in-flight vibrations of the elevator tab, possible its loss, and consequent loss of controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 5 ,2008 [Page 45350-45351] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400, -401 and - 402 airplanes (2008-16-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: August 5, 2008 [Page 45343-45344] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): UIL does not confirm 5,000 redundancies
Rome, Italy - Veneziani: "These are journalistic indiscretions"
"5,000 redundancies are journalistic indiscretions. According to other information, these redundancies could be less and the plan could be better than predicted", UIL-Transport Secretary Marco Veneziani... more
Fair and showsEmbraer showcases Phenom 300 jet for the first time
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Company takes three executive jets to "LABACE", August 14 to 16, in Brazil
"Embraer is promoting its executive jet portfolio at the fifth edition of the Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition ('LABACE'), August 14 to 16, at Congonhas Airport, in São Paulo,... more
AccidentsCessna crashes on a home in Oregon
Gearhart, Usa - Two people on board dead; three young victims at ground
A Cessna crashed today on a house in Gearhart, in Clatsop county, on Oregon's coast, perhaps due to a thick fog in the area. A home has been hit, leased by a couple to spend a holiday together with... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): today the minister Elio Vito in hearing before Senate
Rome, Italy - The statements by Unions
Currently, the Minister for Relations with Parliament, Elio Vito, is in hearing before Senate's Accounts and Public Works Commissions about the matter of Alitalia. In the meantime the statements of... more