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Military aviationItalian Air Force cooperate to the air security on the occasion of the "Euro 2008" ongoing in Austria and Switzerland
Rome, Italy - The F-16 aircraft of the 5th Wing in Cervia will make the air defense service also to intercept the "Slow Movers"
"The Italian Air Force will be engaged for the European Football Championships 2008 that are taking place from 7 to 29 of June in Austria and Switzerland. During this period, the F-16 aircraft of Cervia,... more
AirlinesAirOne postpones the launch of the routes to Boston and Chicago
Rome, Italy - Further changes could be again
AirOne would have decided to postpone the launch of two new flights towards US: the connection to Boston forecasts on June 14th, will start on June 27th, and the flight to Chicago, scheduled on June 21st,... more
AirlinesTAM Airlines to launch new link to Perù
San Paolo, Brazil - Brazilian airline will fly to Lima
Brazilian national flag TAM Airlines has been authorized by the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to begin regular daily operations to "Jorge Chavez" Lima International airport, Peru. Frequencies... more
HelicoptersNorthstar Aerospace receives orders for components of the new CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Chicago, USA - Orders valued at 60 million dollars
Northstar Aerospace has received new orders valued at 60 million dollars for the production of gears, components and spare parts for the CH-47 Chinook helicopter. The new orders are slated for delivery... more
Science and technologyThe aeronautical diesel engine produced in Italy: technical specifications of GF56 (3)
Atella, Italy - Technical data
The GF56 is a 2 stroke diesel aeronautical, 6 liquid-cooled boxer configuration cylinders engine, with a uniflow high pressure common rail directed injection. The fastening of the drive propeller is... more
Science and technologyThe aeronautical diesel engine produced in Italy
Atella, Italy - The main differences between the gasoline and diesel aeronautical engine
The use of the diesel engines on aircraft has been always a desire of both aeronautical constructors and pilots, because of the safety involved with use of kerosene or diesel oil used by these engines. Opposite... more
Report"Euro 2008": helicopter violates air-space during Austria-Croatia match
Vienna, Austria - Intercepted and escorted to the ground
A civil helicopter has been intercepted and escorted to the ground by the Austrian aviation, yesterday, while Austria and Croatia national teams were playing at Vienna's "Happel" stadium their first "Euro... more
IndustryTurbomeca: new appointments of the Board
Bordes, France - Pierre Fabre new Chairman/CEO
Appointments in Turbomeca as new Chairman/CEO brings in new organization structure Following Pierre Fabre’s appointment as Chairman and CEO, Turbomeca is bringing in changes to enhance customer focus i... more
AirlinesAirlines against loan-bridge to Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Letter to the European transports commissioner
Six of Europe's leading airlines British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Finnair, SAS, Iberia and Tap Portugal have all written a letter to European commissioner's transport, Antonio Tajani, to oppose the Italian... more
Finance and economyUSA: the carriers close with a stock market crash
New York, USA - Repercussions due to the high oil price
Bad week for the US airlines that have closed with a stock market crash due to the repercussion for the high oil price. Delta Air Lines has eased 7.03%, United Airlines 8.82%, Northwest Airlines 7.32%,... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM, the traffic's growth in May
Paris, France - 6.6 million passengers transported
During a press-conference in Paris to present new economical and operational engagements, and the last choices of new airplanes, the Air France-KLM President, Jean Cyril Spinetta, announced the May traffic... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB-211 Trent 500 series turbofan engines (2008-11-16)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained loss of IPC stage 1 blades, which could result in damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 31017-31019] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model 717-200; DC-9-10; DC-9-20; DC-9-30; DC-9-40; DC-9-50; DC-9-50; DC-9-81, DC-9- 82, DC-9-83, and DC-9-87; MD-88; and MD-90-30 airplanes (2008-11-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of plane
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SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model 717-200 airplanes (2008-11-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent interference and chafing between the potable water supply hose and/or gray water hose and the fuel line and/or power feeder cables of the APU, which could cause fuel leaking, and consequent fire
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SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes (2008-11-08)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the vinyl interlayer or damage to the structural inner glass panes
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SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 727 airplanes (2008-11-09)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the vinyl interlayer or damage to the structural inner glass panes
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AirlinesThai Airways reduces flights to USA due to high oil price
Bangkok, Thailand - At risk the routes from Bangkok to New York and Los Angeles
The high oil price continues to slaughter airlines. Starting from the next month Thai Airways, Thailand airline, could suspend direct flights between Bangkok and New York. Other decisions on possible... more
AirlinesAeroflot intends to entry in Austrian Airlines Group
Moscow, Russia - For long time it aims at the European market
After the announce by the Austrian Airlines Group's heads to open the capital to foreign investors, continue the indiscretions on the declarations of interest for the Austrian national airline. Also... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of June
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 9 to next Sunday 15
Monday 09 - Shanghai International Model Exhibition. International Exhibition Center, Shanghai China. + 86 21 5852 6903 www.shmodelexpo.com.cn Thursday 12 - KZ and Vintage Aircraft Club Rally... more
AirportsMadrid, low-cost airport coming in September
Madrid, Spain - Director Escolastico Gonzalez announced it
Madrid second airport "Ciudad Real" will be available for the low-cost flights as from next September, 25th. Airport's director Escolastico Gonzalez has announced it, wishing a 10m passengers yearly... more
AirlinesAir transport strike: tomorrow stop AirOne, Meridiana and Eurofly's employees
Rome, Italy - Criticality for the whole sector
For the air transport tomorrow, June 10th, will be a very hard day. In addition to the 24 hour announced strike by Meridiana and Eurofly's pilots, flight and ground attendants, the stop of four hours by... more
IndustryThales provides a new Integrated Briefing System for the pilots
Paris, France - At Schiphol International Airport
"Air Traffic Control The Netherlands (ATC-NL), the national Air Navigation Service Provider, awarded Thales a contract for the supply of a new Integrated Briefing System for pilots to be installed at the... more
CuriositiesUSA, "Body scanner" controls in the airports
Washington, USA - Machines will look under passengers' clothes
New sophisticated and technological control systems have came into effect last days into some of the main American airports. Los Angeles, Baltimora, Denver, Albuquerque and New York, in addition to... more
HelicoptersFinnish Border Guard orders three AW-119 Ke helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - To sustain its fleet modernization and enhancement programme
"AgustaWestland announced that the Finnish Border Guard has chosen the AW-119 Ke as its new helicopter to sustain its fleet modernization and enhancement programme. A total of three AW-119 Ke single turbine... more
Civil defenseGreece earthquake: Italian civil defense ready to send rescuers
Rome, Italy - To face the strong quake occured yesterday afternoon
"Following the big earthquake which occurred in Greece yesterday afternoon, Italian civil defense department has immediately alerted national volunteers and other civil defense structures, ready to help... more
AccidentsOhio, Cessna crashes on a scenic flight: 6 killed
Fremont, USA - Few minutes after take-off
Six people died when a small plane piloted by a former state lawmaker crashed in Fremont, northern Ohio (USA), yesterday, a few minutes after take-off around 1:00pm (local time). No other injuries,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the Roberto Colaninno's conditions for his participation in the front line
Rome, Italy - It is necessary an international partner
Few hours before the departure for a tour to China and Vietnam, Roberto Colaninno, President of Piaggio and IMMSI, feels strongly that, in the current economical global situation, there is not time for... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers 400th E-jet
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Aircraft will be operated by Republic Airlines
"Embraer delivered the 400th E-Jet, in a ceremony held at the Company’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The aircraft, an EMBRAER 175, was ordered by U.S.-based Republic Airlines, a subsidiary of... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica (2): industry's role in the ATR programme
Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy - Currently around 1000 Alenia resources are employed in the programme
"Alenia Aeronautica realizes the completely equipped body for all the ATR airplanes, including tail assemblies and tailplane, made of composite materials. Body is build and fitted at Pomigliano plant,... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: completed in Pomigliano the 800th fuselage of ATR airplane
Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy - This important result is a further goal for the programme
"The 800th fuselage of ATR has been completed in the production line of Alenia Aeronautica in Pomigliano d'Arco, where has been built and equipped with the landing gear and various devices before to be... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica-Eads (3): twenty years of collaboration for ATR
Pomigliano d'Arco, Italy - The world leader aircraft among turboprop regional
"• 404 units of ATR-42 have been manufactured since 1984 to date; 396 models of ATR-72 since 1987 to date • The 42 seat version has entered in production in 1984; the 72 seat version in 1987 • The p... more
Science and technologyThe aeronautical diesel engine produced in Italy: the GF56 (2)
Atella, Italy - It's a South Italy-based firm realization
Up to now the realizations of diesel aeronautical motors were limited to those of two companies, the German Thielert, that it realizes two engines, with respectively 135 HP and 350 HP, while the Austrian... more
AirlinesGaruda Airlines achieves the IOSA registration
Jakarta, Indonesia - The first global standard programme
Garuda Airlines has successfully completed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and has been added to the IOSA Registry. The IOSA programme is an internationally recognized and accepted evaluation... more
AirportsVerona airport under-control
Verona, Italy - Five inspectors at work, 2 of them from ENAC, 3 from interior Department
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation company), has found out too many leaks into the Verona "Catullo" airport security network. After insistent and many complaints by union of security guards and policemen,... more
Civil aviationAEA alert: European planes become emptier
Brussels, Belgium - Under examination the necessary restriction measures
With the recent report of traffic figures coming out of Europe showing planes are becoming emptier, it’s becoming apparent that capacity cuts will soon become necessary. In its April report, the Association o... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: heavy showers and storms arriving on the Southern Regions
Rome, Italy - For the next 24 hours
"As of this afternoon, on Friday June 6 and for the next 24 hours, the Italian Southern regions, and in particular those on the Tyrrhenian sea's side, will be interested by precipitations of storms of... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: the shareholder's assembly appointed the new Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - Reconfirmed Guarguaglini as President of the company
The Finmeccanica's shareholder assembly has appointed today in Rome the new Board of Directors that will be in office for the 2008-2010 period, until the approval of the accounts 2010. This the new... more
AirportsFlorence, Matteo Renzi about second runway issue
Florence, Italy - Provincia's president asks for support by Comune and Regione
Florence provincia's president Matteo Renzi, has interfered on the issue about the Peretola "Amerigo Vespucci" airport during a presentation of "Tuscany qualities' banks" initiative. Renzi, which had... more
AirlinesDarwin Airlines with Sweden and Germany at "Euro 2008"
Lugano, Switzerland - Swiss carrier chosen for connection during European soccer competition
Swiss carrier, Darwin Airlines, based in Lugano-Agno airport, will accommodate on its flights German and Swedish national soccer teams, performing at "Euro 2008" competition, planned from 7th to 29th June... more
Military aviationUS may lift ban on sale of F-22 Raptor fighters to Israel
Washington, USA - Following the revelation of an Israeli source
US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman, Howard Berman, whose panel has hitherto prevented the sale to Israel of the F-22 Stealth fighter, has stated to the international press that US may remove the... more
AirportsThe Italian airport management companies request the fares adjustment to the inflaction
Rome, Italy - By making use of a "Milleproroghe" decree's amendment
SAVE, SAT, AdF and AdR, respectively the Venice, Pisa, Florence and Rome Airports Management Companies, have formally requested an adjustment of fares to the inflation, by making use of a "Milleproroghe"... more
ReportSecret agreement Washington-Baghdad on American permanence in Iraq
London, United Kingdom - "The Indipendent" tabloid said
USA is forcing Iraqi government to sign a secret agreement with Washington about the unlimited permanence of American troops within next month, as English newspaper "The Indipendent" revealed it. They... more
AirportsAutogrill to set up the world’s biggest airport retail business
Milan, Italy - The details will be illustrated in an "Investor Day" scheduled for mid July
"A few weeks after the 100% acquisition of World Duty Free Europe and the completion of the acquisition of Aldeasa, Autogrill SpA is putting together the world’s biggest airport retail business. With t... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: EAD, five successful years centralising European aeronautical information
Brussels, Belgium - It has been created in June 2003
"The European AIS Database (EAD) Service is today celebrating 5 successful years of operations. Created in June 2003, the EAD is an online Aeronautical Information Services database that delivers coherent,... more
AirlinesSky Europe, new flights make passengers to increase
Prague, Czech Republic - In the last 12 months
Sky Europe, the low-cost airline based in Austria, Czech Republic and Slovakia, has informed the number of passenger carried on last May 2008, which is 333.183, increasing of 9,8% compared with 2007. In... more
AirlinesBrussels Airlines, the discharge of CEO Philippe Vander Putten
Brussels, Belgium - Into effect from June 11th
Announced the discharge of the Brussels Airlines CEO, Philippe Vander Putten, due to a divergences of view about plans to divide the responsibilities at the top of the company and reformulate the role... more
AirportsSacbo: the route Berlin-Schönefeld by Ryanair reopened
Bergamo, Italy - Starting from October 27, 2008
"The route Bergamo-Orio al Serio/Berlin-Schönefeld will be opened again from Monday, October 27, 2008, by Ryanair. The airline has announced also the seventh airplane based in the Bergamo's airport and... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma, 80 million Euro loan by the European Investment Bank
Rome, Italy - For the 2008-2017 business plan
The business plan of Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) for the 2008-2017 period will be supported by the European Investment Bank with a 80 million Euro loan. The loan, guaranteed by the Development, Innovation... more
DefenseItalian Navy: "Amerigo Vespucci" school-ship leaves
Rome, Italy - Traditional Summer campaign would last until next September
"It has started the traditional Summer campaign by 'Amerigo Vespucci' school-ship. The sailing-ship will cross the sea in north-Europe until next September, while training Livorno naval Academy's cadets. 'Amerigo... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 757 airplanes (2008-11-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a center fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 30755-30760] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more