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AirportsItalian Sab: Ryanair flies at "Guglielmo Marconi", Bologna's airport
Bologna, Italy - The airline's activity will begin next October 27 with seven new links
"Ryanair and Bologna's airport have underwritten a multiyear marketing agreement, that will allow to the airport to develop low-cost segment, in a significant manner, according to the Business Plan foresees,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Fini asks for a report by Government on the Italian airline
Rome, Italy - In reply to a request by the UDC party group
And after the invitation to the Government by Anna Finocchiaro, Senate PD party floor-leader (see AVIONEWS), to refer on Alitalia, today is the time of Gianfranco Fini, President of Chamber. This request... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) model 430 helicopters (2008-15-04)
Washington, Usa - To address the unsafe conditions
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 30, 2008 [Page 44140-44142] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesAfter 57 years of life, is Aerolineas Argentina in its death throes?
Buenos Aires, Argentina - World air companies in their darkest hours
Air company Aerolineas Argentinas (AA), set up on December 7th in 1950 as State company through N° 26.099 decree was privatized, later on. At the moment, it is living one of its darkest hours because... more
DefenseUK: short of military helicopters in Middle East and an emergency summit is summoned
London, United Kingdom - Also Italy is looking for a solution
British Forces are so short of helicopters in Afghanistan and Iraq that they are considering renting them from other Countries, or even from the controversial US security contractor Blackwater. It seems... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Michael O'Leary, a volcano in full eruption
Bologna, Italy - Criticisms to the Berlusconi Government during the today presentation of the new Ryanair routes
A leopard cannot change its spots. Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, not satisfied of the last advertising that provoked the fury of the Italian Transport Minister, Altero Matteoli, to whom answered "If... more
AirlinesLufthansa: the strike continues to the last. Cancelled hundreds of flights
Frankfurt, Germany - In the next days the 10% of its flights will be suspended
The strike to the last, started on Monday, is still in progress. The carrier expected to cancel a total of 128 flights today, 50 more than the day before. The agitation has been announced by Lufthansa... more
ReportIllegal migrants arrival: an unstoppable tide
Lampedusa, Italy - First aid center in Lampedusa collapsed
Over the last few days, Spain, Sardinia, Lampedusa and Malta's coasts have been invaded by illegal migrants. A few hours ago, a boat located 80 miles South Malta's island has wrecked. On board 28 Somali... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Italian Transport Committee deputies (Pdl) solicit the Government
Rome, Italy - Risks: misunderstanding and tension
"The Government should report to Transport Committee about the recent developments for Alitalia" - declared in a joint statement deputies of Pdl Transport Committee members Silvano Moffa, Vincenzo Piso,... more
SecurityElectronic screening for passengers going to US
Brussels, Belgium - Green light for the pilot project from tomorrow
On Monday Jackie Bednarz, a spokesman for the Department of Defence declared that members of "Countries not needing a visa" should request an authorization via Internet before going to the States. In... more
Press releaseItalian Enac about first report on air traffic trend for Rome-Fiumicino (2)
Rome , Italy - Some figures...
In the following part, some figures about the first part of summertime at Fiumicino airport. These figures will be compared with last year performance. Traffic trend from January 1st 2008 to 27th... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica (4): first-half highlights and significant events since June 2008
Rome, Italy - The acquisition of DRS Technologies will be carried out via the constitution by Finmeccanica of a company incorporated in the US
On 16 January 2008, following the takeover bid launched by Finmeccanica for the UK company VEGA Group Plc, and after achieving a 65.1% take-up rate giving Finmeccanica a total stake of 93.3%, the offer... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC about first report on air traffic trend for Rome-Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - During the initial phase of Summer season
A first report on the trend of season above Italian main airport has been announced yesterday during a weekly meeting organized by ENAC's (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Airport Director in Rome-Fiumicino... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica (2): breakdown of key figures
Rome, Italy - Revenues, Adj EBITA, Net profit, Net debt and Free Operating Cash Flow
Revenues came in at EUR 6,433 million in 1H08, versus EUR 6,079 million in 1H07, an increase of EUR 354 million (+6%). Aerospace and Defence accounted for 80% of production in the period, and Energy and... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: the Board of Directors approves first-half results
Rome, Italy - Revenues up 6%
Finmeccanica continued to grow organically during the first half of 2008, confirming the stability and quality of its growth plan. - Revenues came in at EUR 6,433 million in 1H08, versus EUR 6,079 million... more
AirportsAeradria: Rimini-Tirana, three flights per week with Belle Air
Rimini, Italy - Green light from August 1st
“'After the unexpected withdrawal by Albanian Airlines carrier, the problem was - Massimo Vannucci, Aeradria SpA (Rimini's airport management society) vice-president, explains - creating a new connection w... more
AirportsWill Italian AVA become concessionary of the management of Villanova d'Albenga's airport?
Albenga, Italy - The press release of the "Panero"'s airport management society
It has left the request from "Panero" to Rome, about the assignation of the total public licence of the airport's areas that would pass, in such way, under the AVA's leadership, the airport management... more
SecurityFAA AD on MD Helicopters, Inc. model 369A, OH-6A, 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, and 369HS helicopters (2008-15-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent disbonding and subsequent separation of an abrasion strip from a T/R blade, which could result in vibration, loss of the T/R, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 30, 2008 [Page 44139-44140] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesYesterday Alitalia' s Board of Directors meeting
Rome, Italy - Berlusconi and Veltroni's declarations
Yesterday Alitalia's Board of Directors met but the meeting agenda was not revealed. Walter Veltroni, Democratic Party leader, attacked Berlusconi for a declaration released by Italian prime minister... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hawker Beechcraft Corporation model 390 airplanes (2008-16-02)
Washington, Usa - To correct potentially inadequate stall warning with loss of stick pusher function
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 30, 2008 [Page 44142-44145] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica (3): orders and the research and development sector
Rome, Italy - The order backlog was equivalent to around three years of production
New orders totalled EUR 6,809 million, an increase of EUR 331 million (+5%) on the figure of EUR 6,478 million recorded in 1H07, and were received in almost all segments. Aerospace and Defence accounted... more
AirlineseasyJet: seasonal flight Turin-Luton from December
Turin, Italy - Flight connection suspended last April 21st
The low-cost air company easyJet will resume the connection Turin-Luton, suspended on April 21st. But the carrier has already declared that it will be a seasonal flight. The flight will be effective... more
AirlinesMalpensa-Fiumicino-Mauritius: an endless trip for Eurofly passengers
Rome, Italy - Causes: two technical failures
Due to a breakdown, 220 Eurofly passengers heading to Mauritius were obliged to a long wait in Milan-Malpensa airport lasted 18 hours. They were obliged to a long wait in Rome-Fiumicino airport as well,... more
ReportWoman's body found in a bathroom on Delta's airplane
Atlanta, Usa - The same carrier communicates it
A spokesperson of the same US carrier, Delta Airlines, communicated that the flight assistants, at the end of Los-Angeles-Atlanta route, after the passengers' disembarking, have forced the bathroom's door... more
AirportsZurich against E-tickets and ID cards counterfeiting
Zurich, Switzerland - A widespread phenomenon
Zurich Police drew a balance about e-tickets, ID cards and entry visas counterfeiting during the first six months of 2008 regarding Kloten airport traffic. First of all there are e-tickets which should... more
DefenseTomorrow Russia-Libya meeting
Moscow, Russia - They will talk about last April agreement implementation
Russian Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin, will meet in Moscow his Libyan counterpart al-Baghdadi al-Mahmoudi. Tomorrow they will discuss about the implementation of the agreement reached between Putin and... more
ReportKaradzic extradited in The Hague
The Hague, The Netherlands - Protest by some Karadzic's supporters
Today Radovan Karadzic, arrested in Belgrade on 21st July by Serbian Authorities, was accused of war crimes and genocide perpetrated during Bosnian war from 1992 to 1995. Karadzic, arrived to The Hague... more
Military aviationPakistan F-16s: US Congress veto
Washington, Usa - Bush administration decision suspended
"We have requested a hold, waiting for additional information. We fear that the proposal put forward by Bush administration regarding the use of military funding to finance F-16s upgrading could deduct... more
Government actsItalian Senator Poretti (2). Question on Alitalia: verify the debate opened in community and national ambits
Rome, Italy - By Senator Marco Perduca (Partito democratico)
"The Italian Senators Donatella Poretti and Marco Perduca (Partito democratico) have addressed a question to the Economy, and Transport Ministeries to know: which is the state of the controversy opened... more
Press releaseItalian Senator Poretti (Partito democratico) about Alitalia. Infraction on competition in community ambit?
Rome, Italy - Who will be the responsible? A parliamentary question has been presented
"When an airline is in severe financial difficulties, despite of public money that in many times the Italian State has given, can be that it tries and achieves to operate a price policy outside the rules... more
AirlinesBlue Air receives the first Boeing B-737/800
Turin, Italy - In December the second airplane, next year the third one
Blue Air, Romanian low-cost carrier, has received this month one of the three airplanes Boeing B-737/800 leased. The second plane will be delivered in December 2008, the other one next year. The... more
AirlinesRyanair fined
Rome, Italy - EUR 54.100 to be paid by the Irish low-cost company
Antitrust sentenced Ryanair to pay a fine of EUR 54.100, due to an advertisement published on the carrier's website. Under the air company's ad, would-be passengers could buy tickets "From 10 EUR one way,... more
AirportsVicenza's NATO base: the enlargement works restart
Rome, Italy - Appeal upheld
The appeal has been upheld, presented by the Italian Council of Ministers and Defense Ministry that asked for the annulment of the works suspension at the US base in Vicenza, fixed by Veneto TAR (Regional... more
Fair and shows"Oshkosh Air Show" (2): Icon Aircraft's revolutionary sport plane makes public debut at "AirVenture"
Oshkosh, Usa - Aircraft production and initial deliveries are scheduled to begin in late 2010
"ICON Aircraft, a start-up Light Sport Aircraft manufacturer, publicly unveiled the ICON A-5 consumer sport plane last Monday on the opening day of 'AirVenture 2008', the world's largest aviation event... more
Fair and shows"Oshkosh Air Show": Embraer displays Phenom 300 mock-up
Oshkosh, Usa - Guests invited to visit the light jet interior at the U.S. event
"Embraer participates at the 56th Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) 'AirVenture Oshkosh', in Wisconsin, U.S., where professional and enthusiasts gather annually to take part in one of the world’s mos... more
Airlines"Liquidity troubles. Alitalia will use EUR 550m within 2008" according to Citigroup
Rome, Italy - "The best choice: a merger with AirOne"
“Italian Government appropriated a 300 million emergency plan in order to help Italian carrier Alitalia to survive until the end of 2008. But this amount of money is not enough to help the airline during t... more
AerospaceVirgin Galactic (2): Branson launches a fidelity program to win a space trip
Mojave, USA - Collecting miles within "Elevate" program
During "White Knight Two" presentation, the new air vehicle which will enter Virgin Galactic space fleet, the air company has launched a special fidelity program for its customers. Users collecting miles... more
AirlinesQantas: after the two serious accidents and the deficit, here comes the CEO Geoff Dixon's discharges
Adelaide, Australia - Yesterday an emergency landing due to the opening of an in-flight door
Qantas Airways suffered its second safety scare in less than a week when a landing gear door failed to close, prompting a precautionary landing just three days after an accident aboard an international... more
AirportsAir transport crisis: many USA companies' airport lounges are closing down
Atlanta, USA - Causes: the economic crisis and the high oil price
Transport sector is in check and its latest victims are airport lounges. United Airlines has announced the closure of four of its 38 Red Carpet Clubs, after having already closed three of them in USA... more
AirportsSelex Sistemi Integrati (2): New Doha International Airport (NDIA)
Rome, Italy - The project will be managed in three main phases
"A main door between the Western and Eastern world; an hub for intercontinental networks of its main company, Qatar Airways; a centre to deal with goods world traffic and the maintenance of all principal... more
AerospaceVirgin Galactic: presented for the first time the prototype of the spacecraft "White Knight Two"
Mojave, USA - Space trips from 2010
Yesterday, for the first time, "White Knight Two" has been presented in the Mojave Desert (California). It is a shuttle prototype used for space tourism. Virgin Galactic, the company owned by Richard... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company models 175 and 175A airplanes (2008-15-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the engine mounting brackets, which could result in failure of the engine mounting bracket
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 29, 2008 [Page 43845-43847] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Press releaseSelex Sistemi Integrati wins contract for the new Doha Airport in Qatar
Rome, Italy - Worth 105 million dollars
"The new airport in Doha, Qatar, is going to be the first Large System realised by SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, in the ATC (Air Traffic Control) domain. The company will play a leading... more
AerospaceCuneo-Levaldigi aerospace project presented
Cuneo, Italy - The ideal place for training flights
Fingranda SpA chairman, Viglione, presented a project for the aerospace excellence area with Virgilio, engineer at European Space Agency and Perino, member of Thales Alenia Space SpA during an event taking... more
AirlinesBritish-Airways-Iberia: the Board of Directors give the go-ahead for the merger
London , UK - Waiting for stakeholders and legal authorities' okay
Today British Airways has announced that the Board of Directors of both air companies have approved the merger with the Spanish company Iberia. "Both companies have backed the negotiation process, but... more
AirlinesLufthansa: strike provokes hardships also to Swiss passengers
Frankfurt, Germany - Cancelled 3% of total flights
Given in Germany the alarm for the strike to the last of Lufthansa employees. The strike started at midnight of yesterday and, according to the Union, 5,000 maintenance, freight and catering staff had... more
AirlineseasyJet: new flights will connect Malpensa-Fiumicino from November 3rd
Milan, Italy - Essential connection for Italian business passengers
"The low-cost company in Europe, easyJet, announces the launch of new flights connecting Milan-Malpensa/Rome-Fiumicino. From today, July 29th, passengers will be able to buy their tickets on the website:... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: still inefficiencies for Myair passengers
Rome, Italy - Italian Civil Aviation Authority meeting
"According to the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (Enac), there are still inefficiencies for passengers flying with Myair, even though during the meeting which took place on July 23rd at Enac head office... more
HelicoptersIndia opens re-bids for 197 military helicopters
New Delhi, India - 133 for Army and 64 for Air Force
India on Thursday invited a re-bid, this time for 197 utility helicopters for its Army and Air Force. The helicopters are expected to be inducted into service by 2010 in a deal valued about 750 million... more
Finance and economyAutogrill about shares’ buy-back programme
Milan, Italy - Weekly communication on it
"In execution of the resolution passed by the General Meeting of shareholders held on 23 April 2008, Autogrill SpA announces that in the 30th week of 2008 (from 21 July to 25 July), the Company purchased... more