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Civil aviationItalian ANPAC, strike on June, 10th
Rome, Italy - Meridiana, Eurofly and Volare pilots will stop
ANPAC (Italian Commercial aviation pilots association) has planned a 24h strike on next June, 10th, as regard the pilots working for Meridiana, Eurofly and Volare. The strike was already planned on... more
ConferencesIATA, help's request to the governments
Istanbul, Turkey - To face the fuel cost's increase
Man issue of the 64th IATA general assembly (International Air Transport Association) in Istanbul (Turkey), from 1st to 3rd June was the high fuel cost which is decimating the International airlines and... more
AerospaceFinmeccanica: SELEX GALILEO for the monitoring of the planet warm-up within GMES programme
Rome, Italy - A deal worth 65 million Euro
SELEX GALILEO, a Finmeccanica company, has signed a contract worth 65,49 million Euro with Thales Alenia Space, to supply the Sea and Land Surface Temperature Radiometer (SLSTR), a crucial element of the... more
Civil aviationIATA: air transport bids farewall to paper ticket
Istanbul, Turkey - The history of tickets...
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched a new era in air travel as it bid farewell to the paper ticket following to the industry’s conversion to 100% electronic ticketing. 'We s... more
AirlinesAgreement reached between AirOne and Airbus
Rome, Italy - An order for 24 new long range aircraft with another 20 purchase options
"AirOne has signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of another 24 new long range aircraft, plus an option to purchase a further 20. The newly ordered airplanes are twelve Airbus A-330/200s and... more
Military aviationSELEX GALILEO opens the new Electronic Warfare Operational Support (EWOS) facility
Lincoln, United Kingdom - At Alpha Court, on the western outskirts of Lincoln
SELEX GALILEO has announced the opening of its new Electronic Warfare Operational Support (EWOS) facility in Lincoln, UK. The new site is dedicated to the delivery of EWOS capability and products.... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines ready to reduce fleet and jobs
Atlanta, USA - In short time the officialization of the manoeuvre
Within the end of 2009 United Airlines will reduce the fleet of 100 airplanes and cut between 900 and 1,100 jobs, the "Wall Street Journal" reported. In details, the planes to be grounded will be 94... more
DefenseItalian Navy: turnover at Euromarfor
Rome, Italy - In Limassol harbour, Cyprus
"Scirocco frigate has replaced Espero ship in the Marine Task Force (MTF) at Limassol harbour (Cyprus), naval component of Unifil (UN Interim Force in Lebann). Espero frigate, led by the commander Nicola... more
AirportsCrete, the go-ahead to the construction of the new international airport
Athens, Greece - Investments equal to 1.2 billion Euro
Crete aims at the construction of the new airport with an investment equal to 1.2 billion Euro, the Greek Environmental Minister for the Public Work and Planning, G. Souflias, said. The minister reported... more
ReportBoeing sentenced for environment pollution
Denver, USA - It will pay 926 million dollars
Boeing company, USA's aircraft manufacturer based in Chicago, has been sentenced to pay 926 million dollars to the Federal Court for environment pollution crime. The sentence comes after a 15 year long... more
IndustryAgreement between Italian AAPS Informatica and REDAM for the aeronautical frames' shaping
Avellino, Italy - The "Go-Mesh" software will be used for the aircraft's design
"A piece of Irpinia (Italian Campania Region, Avellino's Province) will be in the aircraft designing from today . AAPS Informatica signed an agreement with REDAM (Research and Development in Applied Mechanics)... more
AirlinesAirOne: declaration by an airline's spokesperson
Rome, Italy - A growth trend for the carrier in the last six years
"We take cognizance of the worries by Ryanair and reassure it on AirOne's future. We have recorded in 2007 a turnover's increase of about 23% and an EBITDAR, indicator of airlines' profitability, rose... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Richard Branson hopes for the death of the Italian airline
London, United Kingdom - "I would be pleased to build Virgin Italy"
"The Italian Government should let die Alitalia to allow new airlines with better ideas the entry in the Italian market", these are the statements of Richard Branson, number one of Virgin company. In... more
Finance and economyAlitalia (2): its stock suspended in the Stock Exchange
Milan, Italy - Agreement between CONSOB and Borsa italiana
CONSOB and Borsa Italiana have disclosed the suspension of the Alitalia's ordinary shares, convertible bonds and the derivative financial instruments. This manoeuvre was necessary in view of effects... more
Press releaseItalian ANPAV about Tuninter accident
Rome, Italy - The importance of flight attendance, even in this tragic episode
"ANPAV (Italian Professional flight attendants Association) expresses its own solidarity to Dorra Neffati Bouguerra, Tunisian widow of Moez Bouguerra, died in service on August 6th, 2005, after the Tuninter... more
AirlinesAir France: Salt Lake City, the new airline's destination in the USA
Rome, Italy - Operated by a Delta Air Lines' Boeing 767/300ER aircraft
"Starting on 2 June 2008, Air France launched the new non-stop Paris-'Charles de Gaulle'/Salt Lake City (Utah) service. The flight is operated by a Delta Air Lines’ Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, equipped w... more
IndustryJapan Airlines expanded Boeing Class 3 Electronic Flight Bag on 777 fleet
Seattle, Usa - Following a validation trial conducted in the past months with positive result
"Boeing and Japan Airlines International (JAL) announced that the airline will equip its entire current and future fleet of Boeing 777 jetliners with the Boeing Class 3 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), following... more
Press releaseOneworld set to be first to sell round-the-world fares on-line
Milan, Italy - It will be possible in the next months
"Oneworld is set to be the first in the travel industry to sell multi-airline round-the-world air fares on-line. It is on track to launch its on-line booking facility in the next few months, initially... more
AirlinesAir France takes part in an exceptional humanitarian flight
Rome, Italy - Following to the earthquake in China of last May 12
"In conjunction with Airbus, Air France is providing the logistics and technical support for a special humanitarian flight to Chengdu (province of Sichuan, People’s Republic of China). Operated by A... more
Press releaseAlitalia: Board of Directors meeting, on June 3, 2008
Rome, Italy - Appointed Banca Intesa San Paolo SpA as consultant to assist in the task of promoting and seeking an offer, to acquire control of the Company
"Alitalia Board of Directors, at yesterday’s meeting, took note of the legislative decree approved by the Council of Ministers on 30 May 2008, and of the decisions taken in this regard by the Council o... more
Sport aviation"Fast as the wind, lighter than air", today the celebration of the first flight in balloon
Rome, Italy - The success of the Montgolfier brothers
On 4 June 1783, the Montgolfier brothers flew the balloon for the first time is a public demonstration at Annonay in front of a group of dignitaries. Its flight covered 2 km, lasted 10 minutes, and had... more
ReportBurma, US ships forced to go back
Rangoon, Burma - Myanmar military power denies them to land
Four American ships full of humanitarian aids and foodstuffs for the citizens damaged by Nargis cyclone, didn't received any permission to land in Burma by the military junta of Myanmar, worry about the... more
AirportsPuglia, leaving station for religious tourism
Bari, Italy - Bari and Brindisi will be linked to Lourdes and Fatima
Bari-Palese and Brindisi Papola-Casale airports would be the leaving bases for flights to religious destinations as Lourdes, Fatima and Holy Land soon. The deal has been signed by Opera romana Pellegrinaggi... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy (2): a new perturbance, storms and blast of winds arrive on the central-Southern regions
Rome, Italy - For the next 24 hours
"Bad weather continues on the Italian peninsula that, in the next hours, will interest in particular the Central-Southern regions. Precipitations, accompanied by strong blast of winds and frequent electrical... more
AirlinesAlitalia (6): the bridge-loan is outrageous according to Ryanair
Brussels, Belgium - No comment by European Commission
No comment by the European Commission spokesman about the hard comments by the British Airways CEO, Willie Walsh, whom has requested a net and clear position on the Alitalia situation. European Commission... more
AirlinesRyanair will apply to the European Court to purchase Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - James Dempsey's sentences
"Within the end of the year we'll apply to the European Court because of the stop on Aer Lingus purchase. We're the only ones held, while the air transport is going to strengthen", said Ryanair's treasurer,... more
AirlinesEurofly-Meridiana: Summer schedule from T1 in Malpensa
Milan, Italy - It starts from today, on June 3
"Eurofly and Meridiana inaugurate today, on June 3, the flights' schedule from Terminal 1 in Milan-Malpensa. Eurofly, with the transfer at Terminal 1, will offer a better quality of ground services... more
MiscellaneousNH-90 Italian Army helicopter air-crash: an AVIONEWS reporter at the event
Rome, Italy - The day was begun with happiness, it's ended in tragedy
It had to be a "Special" day, a day to remember, but I'll only remember it as negative. Probably it was one of those days an aerobatics lover dreams. The day was started soon, I leave at 04:00am to get... more
Accidents5 people killed in last week-end air crashes in Italy
Rome, Italy - Disasters abroad, also in Spain and Honduras
It's been a tragic week-end for the aviation. Five people died after air crashes in Italy, while more accidents happened in Spain and Honduras. On Sunday, June, 1st, an NH-90 helicopter has fallen in... more
AirlinesAirOne (2): three million passengers carried since the beginning of 2008
Rome, Italy - 15.6% more than the same period last year
"AirOne today has reached a level of 3 million passengers carried since the beginning of the year on scheduled flights. The increase in passengers over the same period in 2007 is 15.6%. This result... more
AirlinesBritish Airways, more transfers at Terminal 5 are coming
London, United Kingdom - Within next June, 5th, inter-continental flights will be moved
British Airways (BA) Inter-continental flights' transfer from Terminal 4 to Terminal 5 at London-Heathrow airport, will be done within next June, 5th. After the move of domestic and some short-haul... more
Airports"EXPO 2015", priority to transports, connections and security
Milan, Italy - Particular attention to the strengthening of connections with Malpensa airport
Public services, transports and security are the priorities for the "EXPO 2015". These data come up during a survey by the Milan Chamber of Commerce realized interviewing 200 companies of Milan. It... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms in North-Italy are coming
Rome, Italy - Especially on Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta
"A wide Atlantic low-pressure will influence the Italian meteorological conditions, causing fickleness of the weather on Northern Italy and central regions. According to the weather forecast, Civil... more
AirlinesAir Mauritius at "World Youth Day 2008"
Rome, Italy - Round trips flights to Sydney on July
Air Mauritius, Mauritius Republic national-flag airline, has informed through a press release that on the occasion of the 2008 World Youth Day, it will operate 3 round trip flights leaving from Italy and... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): "It will not survive", British Airways CEO Willie Walsh said
Istanbul, Turkey - Warning against the Italian Government
If in the past was indicated as possible president of Alitalia, now Willie Walsh - British Airways CEO - raises himself to oracle and points his’s finger at the Italian Government and the 300 million B... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Malpensa distrusts the new salvation plan of the Italian airline
Rome, Italy - Announced anti-Lufthansa manoeuvres
The Milan airport of Malpensa looks askance at the new Alitalia salvation plan that now is appointed to carry a front-line role. SEA (Milan Airports Management Company) and the Lega Nord fear that the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): the statements of Giovanni Bazoli, president of the Intesa-Sanpaolo Surveillance Council
Rome, Italy - "The situation is particularly complex and must be solved in short-time"
"It is a counselling in the attempt to save the Italian national airline. The situation must be solved in short-time", these are the statements of the Intesa-Sanpaolo Surveillance Council President, Giovanni... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Intesa-Sanpaolo appointed advisor of the new sale's procedure
Rome, Italy - Today the officialization by the AZ Board
Intesa-Sanpaolo appointed advisor of the new Alitalia sale's procedure with the task to search for some subjects interested in the purchase of the AZ 49.9%. Today the Alitalia Board of Directors will... more
AirlinesKLM: farewall to paper tickets on airline's flights
Rome, Italy - Eliminating will save the equivalent of 50,000 mature trees each year
"KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced that as of June 1st it only issues e-tickets for its flights. The transition to 100% e ticketing is in line with the airline industry’s goal of driving paper out of t... more
AirlinesAir France reached target of full electronici ticketing
Paris, France - From last Sunday
"Starting 1 June 2008, all Air France tickets are electronic, in compliance with recommendations stipulated by IATA (International Air Transport Association) which represents 94% of airlines. E-ticketing,... more
Press releaseOneworld: annual results 2007
Milan, Italy - Record revenues in record year of growth
"Oneworld achieves record revenues in record year of growth • Fares and sales activity bring in USD 725million • Interline revenues up 20 per cent • Airline grouping with best collective financial recor... more
AirlinesSilverjet shuts down
London, United Kingdom - "All business" flights suspended on last May, 30th
Luton Airport based airline Silverjet has grounded its flights after failing to attract new investment because of the failure to attract USD 5m in new capital. In spite of the board says they're in... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: list of candidates for the new Board of Directors' appointment
Rome, Italy - The assembly will be held on June 5th and 6th
The Finmeccanica shareholder assembly has been announced on June 5th and 6th. The Economics Ministry (that has 33.7% of the company) presents the following list of candidates: - Pier Francesco Guarguaglini... more
ReportHoly Father will leave from Fiumicino for the 23rd World Youth Day
Rome, Italy - Benedetto XVI will fly to Sydney on July, 12th
Benedetto XVI will leave on Saturday, July 12th from Rome-Fiumicino to reach Sydney, Australia, where he will celebrate the 23rd World Youth Day (WYD) as from 15th to 20th July. The Papal airplane will... more
IndustryLockheed Martin: F-35 succeed in the ground tests
Forth Worth, Usa - In STOVL propulsion
"The shaft-driven lift fan propulsion system that will enable the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter to perform short takeoffs and vertical landings (STOVL) operated for the first time... more
AirlinesAirOne: results for period 2007 balance sheet
Rome, Italy - Strong growth in turnover, number of passengers transported and domestic market share
" Value of production + 22.6%, at 749. 5 million euro - Ebitdar (operating profitability indicator for airlines) + 34.9%, to 127.2 million euro - Net profit of over 6.8 million euro and in line with... more
IndustryBoeing delivered 75th B-777 to ILFC
Everett, Usa - ILFC has ordered 79 models since 1992
"The Boeing Company and International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC) reached a historic milestone last week with the delivery of ILFC's 75th Boeing 777. The Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) is leased to ILFC's... more
AccidentsNH-90 Italian Army helicopter crashes in Bracciano lake
Rome, Italy - One of the 3 militaries on board is dead
An NH-90 Italian Army helicopter is crashed last Sunday afternoon into Bracciano lake (Rome). The crew on board was formed by 3 militaries. One of them has been rescued by Carabinieri divers after its... more
AirlinesAlitalia: net debt as of 30 April 2008
Rome, Italy - It's equal to EUR 1,358 million
"- The Group’s net debt as of 30 April 2008 amounted to 1,358 million euros, with a slight increase in net indebtedness of 5 million euros (+0.4%) compared to the situation on 31 March 2008 which was 1... more
AirlinesAir Europa, pilots on strike starting from June 2nd
Madrid, Spain - They will stay out every Monday, Wednesday and Friday indefinitely
The pilots of the Spanish airline Air Europa would have to start a strike from June 2nd. The Unions have decided that the pilots will stay out every Monday, Wednesday and Friday indefinitely, waiting... more