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MiscellaneousEt voilà...le Tour in Levaldigi (2): the numerous aircraft employed
Cuneo, Italy - Airplanes and helicopters
Numerous the Biz (Business) jets coming from France, Germany and Holland and the aircraft of the organization followed the event among them two Falcon, one series 50 and 900EX Easy of the Dassault Falcon... more
AirlinesAeroterminal Venezia relaunch
Trento, Italy - Refunded the company's capital
Due to Aeroterminal high debts, the company' shareholders met on June 7th in Folgarida. At the end of the meeting, they decided a capital increase of more than 3,5 million Euros. This move will allow... more
ReportRhodes: fire under control
Rhodes, Greece - Italian, Greek and Cypriot Canadair aircraft left Greece which fought the fire with Civil Defence airplanes and helicopters
After seven days fighting against fire with Canadair aircraft belonging to Italian Civil Defence and to Cypriot and French Authorities, Greece extinguished the fire which destroyed 5 thousand hectares... more
Press releaseItalian Enac will monitor MyAir: less inefficiencies during the week-end
Rome, Italy - Italian Civil Aviation Authority will keep monitoring the air company's activities in Summer time
"With reference to MyAir monitoring caused by the latest inefficiencies, Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) announces that last week-end an improvement was noticed in the service offered. In some... more
MiscellaneousEt voilà...le Tour in Levaldigi
Cuneo, Italy - Two day-report of super work for Cuneo's airport
Tour de France, for the first time in its history, has had one of two stop days outside the French territory; Cuneo has, in fact, hosted the great kermesse, because the city has been the mountain's departure... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland may have competition from China and Korea to buy Polish manufacturer PZL-Swidnik
Warsaw, Poland - No official confirmations yet
According to daily "Rzeczpospolita", the black horse in the race to take control over helicopter producer PZL ?widnik might be a Chinese company. So far the most important candidate for the purchase... more
AirlinesEmirates Airlines buys 60 Airbus wide-body aircraft
Hamburg, Germany - 30 Airbus A-350XWB and 30 A-330/300 airplanes
Dubai based Emirates Airline has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for 30 Airbus A-350XWB plus 30 A-330/300s. The agreement was signed between Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive... more
AirlinesMyair.com objects to Italian Civil Aviation Authority and confirms the working program
Rome, Italy - The licence forfeiting will be weighted up for the future
Myair.com objected to Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) which declared that for the future it will weight up the possibility of forfeiting the licence due to the hardships and inefficiencies occurred... more
IndustryAirbus delivers first A-380 airplane to Emirates Airline
Hamburg, Germany - During a ceremony in Hamburg
"Emirates Airline has taken delivery of its first Airbus A-380 aircraft in an historic delivery ceremony with over 500 guests in Hamburg, Germany. The first customer A-380 powered by Engine Alliance engines,... more
AirlinesSAS: share increases in the Stock Exchange following a take-over interest by Lufthansa
Stockholm, Sweden - A rise equal to 18%
SAS - Scandinavian Airlines Systems reported a rise of 18% in the Stock Exchange last Friday following indiscretions on a possible take-over interest by Lufthansa and also thanks to the light reduction... more
IndustryBoeing delivered 747-400 Freighter to Cargolux
Everett, Usa - The carrier is the launch customer for the 747-8
"The Boeing Company recently delivered to Cargolux Airlines International S.A. its 16th and last 747-400 Freighter with a ceremony at Paine Field in Everett, Wash. This year celebrates the 30th anniversary... more
AirportsSiena Airport: the endless story
Siena , Italy - Ampugnano: petition against the runway widening
Still troubles at Siena Airport. A committee, established against the air station widening, is contending about the enlargement of the airport facilities. Last week, it submitted a petition against a supposed... more
AirlinesAlitalia: no way out on the horizon
Rome , Italy - Next meeting on August 8th
Alitalia needs time - this is the final decision announced by the company's Board of Directors last Saturday. Next meeting will take place on August 8th when they will probably discuss and approve the... more
Press releaseItalian Civil Aviation Authority sends a letter to Irish authorities about Ryanair case
Rome, Italy - Regarding Ryanair ads appeared in the last days
"With reference to the advertisement published on Ryanair website over the last few days, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority chairman, Vito Riggio, declared he asked the director general Silvano Manera... more
AerospaceItalian Space Agency signs an agreement with the "Policlinico San Matteo Foundation"
Rome, Italy - To promote and manage biomedical research
On July 23, 2008, the Italian Space Agency and the "Policlinico San Matteo Foundation" signed a collaboration agreement to promote and manage biomedical research. The agreement concerns joint research... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week of July
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 28 to next Sunday August 3
Monday 28 - Gliding - "International Vintage Glider Rally 2008 Rendezvous". Gundelfingen, Germany. + 49 90 73 75 20 www.segelflug.de - Aerobatics - "2008 European Advanced Glider Aerobatic Contest".... more
OccurrencesQantas: probably the accidental explosion of illegal material embarked and not registered
Manila, Philippines - It is waiting for confirmation by the competent authorities
Investigations have begun into an incident today involving a Qantas Airways Boeing 747/400, VH-OJK code, that was forced to make an emergency descent and diversion to Manila after a large section of its... more
AirportsAdF about the four hour strike in Italy by ENAV SpA staff fixed for tomorrow
Florence, Italy - Could be some changes to the normal activity at "Amerigo Vespucci" airport
"Following to the communication about national strike by ENAV SpA staff (Italian Flight Assistance Company) could be some changes at the normal activity of 'Amerigo Vespucci' airport for tomorrow, July... more
AirportsAssaeroporti: steady traffic in Italian airports
Rome, Italy - Consecrated the downfall of Milan-Malpensa
Assaeroporti publishes data of June as regards the passenger traffic: 12.9 million, equal +0.8% compared with the same period of 2007; international passengers increased +1.5%, equal to 7.5 million; the... more
AirportsGenoa Airport: appropriated one million Euro to strengthen the airport
Genoa, Italy - To double the traffic in five years
Appropriated one million Euro for "Cristoforo Colombo" Genoa Airport, the Liguria Region Tourism Councillor, Margherita Bozano, said. The goal is to double the traffic in five years. "For the future... more
AerospaceICIM obtains the Sincert accreditation for the EN-9110 certification
Milan, Italy - For the quality systems of provider organizations of maintenance services for aerospace sector
"ICIM reaches an other record (after that the certification for quality of organizations in aerospace sector) obtaining the accredit for EN-9110 certification dedicated to the maintenance organizations. The... more
Military aviationSELEX Galileo reaches an important milestone in DIRCM transmitter delivery
Edinburgh, United Kingdom - A system able to protect crew of airplanes and helicopters from infrared guided missile attacks
SELEX Galileo, a Finmeccanica company, announced the delivery of the 1000th NEMESIS Directional Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) transmitter to Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) for use in the AN/AAQ-24(v)... more
Press releaseItalian ATM-PP about the strike by Regional Radar Centre in Milan
Milan, Italy - Fixed for tomorrow, on Saturday July 26, for four hours
"The strike by ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Society) staff of Milan's regional Centre, announced by Anpcat union, adherent to ATM-PP Federation, is fixed for tomorrow, on Saturday July 26, from 12am... more
OccurrencesPhilippines: come close to tragedy for a Qantas Boeing 747/400 airplane
Manila, Philippines - A gaping chasm opened up in flight
A Qantas Airways plane made an emergency landing in Manila on Friday after part of its undercarriage blew off, triggering a loss in cabin pressure during a flight from Hong Kong to Melbourne. A big hole... more
AirlinesAlitalia: no formal go-ahead to the Intesa-Sanpaolo plan yet
Rome, Italy - Today the surveillance council
Black smoke-signal for Alitalia. The surveillance council of Intesa-Sanpaolo is on the agenda, but it is impossible that it can be a formal go-ahead to the save plan for the Italian airline. Many doubts,... more
Civil defenseFires in Greece: two Italian Canadair already employed on the flames
Rome, Italy - In addition a Department's team reached the Greek isle
"Two Canadair CL-415 airplanes of the Italian Civil Defense Department arrived yesterday evening in Rodi. They have been sent by the Italian Government yesterday in the afternoon, answering to an aid request... more
IndustryMD-11 Boeing Converted Freighters to support Aeroflot Cargo Growth Plan
Frankfurt, Germany - The industry has converted more than 100 airplanes
"The Boeing Company is helping Aeroflot Cargo improve its operational efficiency and adapt to growing market demands by providing three leased MD-11 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs). The companies joined... more
IndustryEmbraer signed service contract with Montenegro Airlines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Company expands its Parts Pool Program in Eastern Europe
"Embraer signed a five-year Parts Pool Program service contract with Montenegro Airlines, based in the Republic of Montenegro, in Eastern Europe. This special materials solution optimizes inventory management... more
IndustryBoeing reports second-quarter financial results
Chicago, Usa - Second-quarter revenues steady at $17.0 billion
"- Second-quarter revenues steady at $17.0 billion - Net income was $0.9 billion with EPS of $1.16 per share, including a previously disclosed charge of $0.22 per share - First-half EPS grew 13... more
Military aviationRussia: Tupolev Tu-160 and Tu-95 strategical bombers deployed in Cuba?
Moscow, Russia - Fidel Castro: "There's no need to give explanations, to provide excuses or to apologize''
Russian nuclear weapons-armed strategic bombers could return to Cuba in response to the US plans to deploy its national missile defence shield (NMD) in Poland and Czech Republic. This is the hypothesis... more
Civil defenseFires in Greece: two Canadair airplanes left to Rodi by the Italian Civil Defense
Rome, Italy - The isle has been burnt since three days
"The Italian Civil Defense Department has arranged the sending of two own Canadair airplanes in Greece to support the firefighting operations of a fire that since three days is interesting the Rodi's isle,... more
AirlinesSacbo: second flight between Orio al Serio and Sofia
Bergamo, Italy - Served by an A-320 airplane of Wizz Air
"The destination of Sofia will be linked from a second flight with Orio al Serio's airport as of tomorrow, on July 25. The connection from/to Bulgarian capital is served by Wizz Air three times per... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC calls Myair.com due to recent disservices
Rome, Italy - Within two weeks a relation by the airline on prevention actions
Yesterday morning, a meeting with Myair.com took place at the ENAC head office, summoned due to numerous recent disservices that have provoked discomforts to passengers. ENAC calls Myair.com to produce... more
AirlinesBlacklist of banned airlines: European Commission adopts an updated list
Brussels, Belgium - It's the eighth update
"The European Commission today adopted the eighth update of the so-called blacklist of airlines that are banned from flying into the countries of the European Union due to safety concerns. The new list,... more
AccidentsRobin crashed in Canton Vallese
Münster , Switzerland - Still unknown the reasons of the accident in which died four people
Still unknown the reasons of the accident occurred to an Apex Robin DR-400 with Swiss codes, crashed yesterday afternoon in Canton Vallese, South-Western Switzerland. The airplane, took off from the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the new CEO will be probably Rocco Sabelli
Rome, Italy - The indiscretion by "Il Messaggero"
Here comes the first indiscretions on the future Chief Executive Officer of Alitalia. Today the Italian daily "Il Messaggero" makes the name of Rocco Sabelli. According to the press, unless coup de théâtre, t... more
Military aviationLanded first Gripen in Emmen in competition to replace Swiss Tiger
Emmen, Switzerland - Expected tests also with Eurofighter and Rafale, before the final decision
"Today at 11:58am hours, two Saab Gripen aircraft landed at the Emmen airbase (Switzerland). These two-seaters will be stationed in Switzerland for around a month from 24 July 2008. As part of the air... more
AirportsAéroports de Paris awarded tender for the development of Jeddah International Airport
Paris, France - A deal worth 140 million dollars
Aéroports de Paris (AdP), the Paris Airports Management Company, is awarded the tender for the development of "King Abdulaziz Airport" Jeddah International Airport, in Saudi Arabia. The contract has a... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines, United Airlines and eight Star Alliance members ask U.S. DOT for Antitrust Immunity
Washington, Usa - To better serve customers
"Continental Airlines, United Airlines and eight other Star Alliance member airlines yesterday filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for Continental to join the group of... more
IndustryEmbraer and DanaJets close Legacy 600 jet sale
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The Nigerian airline will also operate with Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 jets
"Embraer and Nigeria’s DanaJets, a charter division of Dana Airlines, have signed a contract for one Legacy 600 executive jet. The aircraft, in a 13-seat configuration, is scheduled for delivery in late 2... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: SELEX Galileo signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Cobham Aviation Services Australia
Sydney, Australia - To pursue programme opportunities worldwide
SELEX Galileo of Finmeccanica and Cobham Aviation Services Australia, part of the Cobham Group, have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further promote their already successful collaboration... more
AirlinesAlitalia: statements of Aristide Police after the yesterday meeting in Palazzo Chigi
Rome, Italy - Also present Gianni Letta and Bruno Ermolli
"The company continuity is not an abstract assessment, but is based on regulations. The accounts relation, approved with vote in favour by the representative of the Treasure Ministry, regulations passed... more
AirlineseasyJet: third quarter interim management statement on June 30, 2008
Milan, Italy - Total passenger numbers up by 16%
"- Total passenger numbers up by 16% with continued strong growth in Gatwick and mainland Europe in particular. - Total revenue per seat grew by 12% to £46.36 compared to the same period last year. -... more
Civil aviationGermany: cancelled 990 flights for Eurowings and CityLine pilots strike
Frankfurt, Germany - The agitation of the Cockpit union
The Eurowings and CityLine pilots strike ended yesterday at midnight. The two airlines are subsidiaries of the German national airline Lufthansa. To down tools was Cockpit union, engaged for months in... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2008-15-05)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corrosion of the carriage spindle, which could result in fracture
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 42259-42262] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and A-340/300 series airplanes (2008-14-17)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 40958-40960] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
HelicoptersDelta Air Lines offers helicopter connection between Manhattan and "JFK" airport
New York, USA - To stimulate sales
Customers travelling on Delta Air Lines' (domestic flights in First Class or unrestricted Economy Class) from its hub at New York's "John F. Kennedy" International Airport to Manhattan can enjoy complimentary... more
AerospaceItalian ASI: the statement of the scientific and technical council on the compulsory administration procedure
Rome, Italy - During the yesterday meeting
The ASI scientific and technical council (CTS), during its last meeting on July 22, unanimously approved a statement expressing strong concern about the compulsory administration procedure announced for... more
AirportsLipsia-Halle, European Commission approves financing for the new airport runway
Lipsia, Germany - No guarantees to DHL by Germany
Approved a 350 million Euro financing by European Commission for the realization of a new runway in the Lipsia-Halle airport. If the airport is not able to reply to the square conditions relating to... more
AerospaceItalian Space Agency: Enrico Flamini awarded with the "NASA Honor Award Medal"
Pasadena, USA - The important prize for the contribution to the MARSIS radar
On July, 23th Enrico Flamini, manager of ASI's the Universe Observation Unit will receive the Honor Award Medal. This important prize proves his "Instrumental programmatic role in creating a joint US/Italian... more