AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
101,331 news found
ReportSri Lanka: Tigri Tamil react to an air raid with an attack
Colombo, Sri Lanka - Eight policemen killed
Tigri Tamil, the Singhalese separatist group, has reacted, in a bloody and quick manner, to the air raid of the regular aviation, that yesterday has launched an attack in the jungle in which two governmental... more
Science and technologyCellphones on board, Vodafone and On Air sign deal
Rome, Italy - Vodafone Italy customers can call and send messages on flight
As from yesterday, May, 15th 2008, Vodafone Italy customers, can use the cellphone on flight thanks to the deal signed by Vodafone with On Air and Aeromobile, which supply roaming services on board of... more
HelicoptersBoeing suspends the Chinook helicopters production line
New York, USA - Found some irregularity during a normal check
The US giant Boeing shut down its CH-47 Chinook helicopter-production line in suburban Philadelphia, after employees found the irregularity in two units during a normal quality check, according to Boeing... more
AirlinesTAM and LAN airlines will share "Frequent flyer" programme
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Deal will be available on international and domestic routes
After the 2007 code-share deal, TAM and LAN Airlines have launched a new strategy to allow the "Frequent flyer" customers of TAM's "Fidelity programme" and "LAN Pass", to accumulate points thanks to the... more
IndustryBoeing and Jeppesen Technology and China Eastern Airlines: first flight with RNP technology
Seattle, Usa - A B-737/700 aircraft completed a flight with this method
"A China Eastern Airlines (CEA) Boeing Next-Generation 737-700 completed a flight into China's Lijiang Airport to validate the capability and benefits of an advanced navigation method known as Required... more
AirportsMeinl Bank achieves Parma airport
Parma, Italy - Austrian group has got 67% of management company
As already announced in last days, "Giuseppe Verdi" Parma airport, has got a new reference group (see for details AVIONEWS). Meinl Bank, that's the name of the company which has purchased 67% of SOGEAP... more
Airlines"Volare Alitalia, fa volare l'Italia", the new communication campaign of the Italian national airline
Rome, Italy - Promotion of destinations and prices
Alitalia launches the communication campaign "Volare Alitalia, fa volare l'Italia", finalized to promote destinations and prices valid in June. Among the novelties proposed to the customers: the improvement... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland and Oboronprom Corporation declare launch of large scale & long term cooperation
Cascina Costa, Italy - In helicopter business
"Within the frame work of the first Moscow International Exhibition HeliRussia-2008 Oboronprom Corporation and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, declare commencement of the large-scale & long-term... more
AirlinesAir France and SNCF on strike from May 22nd
Paris, France - Protest for the pensions
Five Unions representatives of the Air France employees and eight Unions of SNCF (Société nationale des chemins de fer français) employees, have announced a strike on May 22nd. Object of the protest: th... more
AirportsSACBO: Wizz Air inaugurated flight Orio al Serio-Cluj
Bergamo, Italy - It will operated three days a week
"First Wizz Air flight from Cluj has landed at Orio al Serio airport. Wizz Air has received the first passengers on board of the new flight from Cluj (Romania) to Bergamo-Orio al Serio. The new link... more
AirlinesAirOne: new A-330 airplanes added to fleet
Rome, Italy - Destined to flights to Boston and New York on next June
"Airbus A-330 airplanes, recently added to the fleet, will operate the coming International connections from Milan-Malpensa to Boston (as from June, 14th) and Chicago (June, 21th). Airplane's internal... more
Science and technology"Solar Impulse": Virtual Flight 2008
Dübendorf, Switzerland - Missions accomplished
"In a cockpit identical to the one in the first prototype, the two Solar Impulse pilots, one after the other, spent 25 hours flying non-stop at the controls of the solar airplane. Bertrand Piccard from... more
AirlinesAlitalia: AirOne initiates contacts with consultant Bruno Ermolli
Rome, Italy - New names for next president's candidacy
AirOne's interest to take-over Alitalia and first contacts with consultant Bruno Ermolli have been confirmed. "Our interest is not a mystery", AirOne board's member said, "We acknowledge Ermolli's institutional... more
AerospaceResearch Campaign in Arctic for the launch of the ESA Cryosat-2 satellite
Toronto, Canada - Goal: the picking up of useful information to interpret data that the satellite will supply
On October 8th, 2005, the Rockot launcher with onboard the ESA Cryosta-1 satellite, for the study of the land ice, took off from the Pleseteck Base, crashed into the Arctic water due to failure in the... more
Curiosities"Fusion man" flies over Alps on two wings
Bex, Switzerland - Flight made over Bex skies, in Switzerland
Yves Rossy, 49, ex-Swiss air force pilot, is the first man who's flown with one wing, supplied with 4 jet engines, over the Alps nearby Vaud canton, in the south-west of the country. He launched himself... more
IndustryEmbraer confirms two 170 jets options for Régional
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Firm orders for Air France’s regional airline subsidiary now total 20 aircraft
"Embraer and Régional, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air France, signed a contract for two additional EMBRAER 170 jets, confirming options originally placed in August 2007. The value of the transaction,... more
CuriositiesOman sultan will spend holidays in Bari
Bari, Italy - His two own ships are expected to come
Bari is in a state of agitation for the arrival of 2 ships belonging to Oman's sultan, Qaboos bin Said al Said, who's with his 6 wives and mothers-in-law. The rich sultan, who loves horses, cars, music... more
ReportUS attack in Pakistani tribal district. Three Alpine injured yesterday in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - One of them is seriously injured to the legs
American UAV airplane (Unmanned aerial vehicle), crossed two days ago the Pakistani border, coming from Afghan territory, and bombed 2 buildings in Damadola, tribal village next to Bajahur, with two Hellfire... more
ReportAfghanistan: foot amputated for alpine wounded this morning
Kabul, Afghanistan - But the Italian military man is not in peril of his life
The Corporal Andrea Tomasello has been transported by an Italian Navy's AB-212 helicopter at the French military field hospital in Kabul, where the amputation of a foot has been necessary because of severe... more
Press releaseMeridiana-Eurofly: new website
Milan, Italy - A survey on passengers indicates the choice about mobile on board
"Meridiana and Eurofly present a new website of the Group, that allows to the customers (www.eurofly.it and www.meridiana.com) to have access to an only address containing the offers and all information... more
AirlinesRyanair case: no more contacts with Italian Travel Agencies
Dublin, Ireland - The statements of the Confindustria Assotravel President, Andrea Giannetti
The antipathy of Ryanair against Italy goes on. Unofficial press sources of the Irish low-cost carrier would have stated yesterday to cut all contacts with the Italian Travel Agencies: "Ryanair does not... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC Board of Directors to the end: is a commissioner arriving?
Rome, Italy - Please, do not forget the hand luggage
Does it exist anyone among the ENAC organs, Italian Civil Aviation Authority, who are rowing against? Or anyone who unravel the daily work during the night? A fifth column who will open the doors to the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Management & Capitali will not entry in the Italian concert-party
Rome, Italy - The statement of Carlo De Benedetti
"My answer is no", this is the statement of Carlo De Benedetti during the Management & Capitali (M&C) shareholders assembly to the question if the company will entry in the possible Italian concert-party... more
Press releasePlenary meeting of the Federation of European Women Pilots in Trento
Trento, Italy - From May 16-18
"The group of the FEWP (Federation of European Women Pilots), which ADA (Associazione donne dell'aria italiane) and various groups coming from different European Nations belong to, will gather from May... more
Airports"Valerio Catullo": presentation of the new departures' area
Verona, Italy - During a press-conference on next Monday morning
"'Valerio Catullo' Spa airport's president, Fabio Bortolazzi, announces the press-conference for the presentation of the new departures' area at Verona's airport, scheduled for Monday, May 19th at 10:00am... more
HelicoptersMoscow to build four helicopter ports
Moscow, Russia - Investments for billion dollars
A new project implying construction of helicopter pads close to the Moscow Ring Road has been approved by the expert council at the Russian Ministry of Transportation. According to the project,... more
Civil aviationUSA, strong passengers' decrease on Summer
New York, USA - According to forecasts it will be the worse fall since 2002
During next Summer, from June, 1st to August, 31th, USA air transport will record a strong passengers' fall, according to data reported by International Air Transport Association (IATA). If the forecasts... more
Civil aviationBoeing delivers the 300th airplane to GECAS
Seattle, USA - XL Airways will operate under lease
The Boeing Company and GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) on Tuesday celebrated the delivery of the leasing company's 300th Boeing jetliner, a Next-Generation 737/900ER (Extended Range) airplane,... more
AirlinesBaboo increases in European network
Geneva, Switzerland - Helvetic airline ready to invest in Italy
Swiss airline Baboo, has presented its development plans for 2008 in European market. Jacques Bankir, airliner's chief executive, has announced many newness as the name, changed from "Flybaboo" to "Baboo". Four... more
AirportsAir Berlin moves from Bergamo-Orio al Serio to Malpensa
Milan, Italy - As from June, 16th it will leave Orio al Serio
German airline Air Berlin has informed that as from next June, 16th, it will move from Bergamo-Orio al Serio to Milan-Malpensa airport. Decision hasn't been announced to SACBO (Bergamo airport management... more
Military aviationRussia: Algeria asks to swap MiG-29 for Su-30MKA fighters
Moscow, Russia - According to a contract terminated this year
Algeria has asked Russia to deliver between 14 and 16 additional Su-30 Flanker fighters in exchange for the MiG-29 Fulcrum aircraft it was supposed to receive under a contract that was terminated this... more
Civil aviationChina emergency: a second Russian plane carrying humanitarian aid took off for Sichuan
Moscow, Russia - 30 tons of tents, mattresses and blankets
A second Russian Emergencies Ministry plane carrying 30 tons of humanitarian aid for quake-stricken southwest China took off on Wednesday from an airfield near Moscow, a ministry spokesman said. "The... more
AerospaceRussia launches Progress M-64 space freighter to ISS
Moscow, Russia - To deliver fuel, food and other supplies
Russia has successfully launched a Progress M-64 cargo spacecraft to deliver fuel, food and other supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). A Soyuz-U carrier rocket blasted off from Baikonur... more
AirportsLebanon: maybe reopening the Beirut airport this week
Beirut, Lebanon - Access roads blocked by the demonstrators of the opposition since May 8th
Following the worsening of the situation in Beirut due to the fighting between Shiite Hezbollah and anti-Syrian troops which have destroyed the city, the Authorities decided few days ago the suspension... more
Civil aviation"Open skies", the second phase starts today
Ljubljana, Slovenia - A new UE and USA deal is coming
Today, on May 15th, it starts the second phase of the "Open Skies" deal signed by UE and USA (see for details AVIONEWS). In Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital, they will discuss about the chance to permit... more
AirlinesFinnair adds flights for next Summer
Helsinki, Finland - More routes and new destinations
In view of Summer 2008, Finnish national-flag airline has announced the increase of links with Italy, operated through Rome-Fiumicino, Venice, Pisa and Milan airports, available on the official web-site... more
IndustryEmbraer plans to expand its operations in the US
São José dos Campos, Brazil - New facility to support expansion of Company’s Executive Jets business
"Embraer announced in the presence of Mayor Harry Goode, of the City of Melbourne, Florida, Governor Charlie Crist of the State of Florida, Enterprise Florida, and other state and local officials, that... more
IndustryBoeing delivered 400th 737 to ILFC
Seattle, Usa - For lease to Travel Service
"The Boeing Company and International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC) celebrated the delivery of the leasing company's 400th Boeing 737 airplane, a Next-Generation 737-800 that ILFC customer Travel Service... more
AirlinesIberia, 2008's first-half overdrawn
Madrid, Spain - Spanish airline damaged by the fuel's cost increase
As many other international airlines, Spanish national-flag airline Iberia closes 2008's first-half overdrawn. Data of January-March period, indeed, show a net loss for EUR 0,44m, mostly caused by the... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific and Dragonair to Sichuan earthquake relief effort
Milan, Italy - Donate HK$ 2 million
"Cathay Pacific Airways and its sister airline Dragonair yesterday announced they have together donated HK$2 million to help in the relief efforts following the earthquake that hit Sichuan Province in... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Massimo Cestaro resigned as Personnel Manager
Rome, Italy - Contract expired on May 8th
According to the Italian press Massino Cestaro resigned suddenly as the Alitalia Personnel Manager. The figure of general coordinator among all managers comes to lack with his exit. According to the... more
Press releaseAlitalia: director resigns
Rome, Italy - Giovanni Sabatini, also a member of the Internal Control Committee
"Following the request to return to service, presented to the National Commission for Companies and the Stock Exchange, Mr Giovanni Sabatini has resigned from his post on the Board of Directors of Alitalia... more
AirlinesAirOne: a new communication format
Rome, Italy - Its advertising campaign sustaining the new flights from Malpensa and Fiumicino has just been launched
“'Italians choose us as we get the country flying high': the headline to the new AirOne advertising campaign launching new international and intercontinental routes from Milan-Malpensa and Rome-Fiumicino.... more
AirlineseasyJet launches the Autumn schedule
London, United Kingdom - Tickets for flights from September, 28th to November, 2nd
easyJet launches the Autumn schedule for flights from the UK to Europe and domestic destinations. Flights from 28 September 2008 to 2 November 2008 are on sale now, including the popular October Half... more
AirlinesShortlist unveiled for the "26th OAG Airline Industry Awards"
London, United Kingdom - A total of 45 different airlines, three more than in 2007, have received nominations in 15 regional and global categories
"OAG (Official Airline Guide), one of the world’s authority on flight information, today unveiled the shortlist for the 26th OAG Airline Industry Awards (www.oagairlineawards.com). The winners will be a... more
AirportsParma's airport has a new private partner
Parma, Italy - It is Meinl Airports International ltd
Sogeap, the management company of the airport of Parma, started, last December, a procedure finalized to the location of a private partner for the development of the airport infrastructure, with the publication... more
Civil aviationSwitzerland. Ordinances on air transport: prescripts regarding dangerous goods have been changed
Berne, Switzerland - Swiss law receives new requirements about dangerous goods transport established by ICAO
"Federal council has held the change of the order on air transport (OTrA), receiving the requirements of dangerous goods transport in Swiss law, established by ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).... more
DefenseFinmeccanica approves the first quarter results 2008 (5): the defense system sector
Rome, Italy - OTO Melara, WASS, MBDA
Revenues were EUR 247 million, an increase of EUR 9 million (+4%) versus EUR 238 million in the first quarter of 2007, largely due to greater activity in the underwater systems segment. The chief contributors... more
AerospaceFinmeccanica approves the first quarter results 2008 (4): the space sector
Rome, Italy - Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio
Revenues were EUR 203 million, up EUR 37 million (+22%) versus EUR 166 million in 1Q07, owing to increased output in both the manufacturing and satellite services segments. Production related principally... more
Civil aviationA two year old child, too much loquacious, left with his mother at Continental gate
Atlanta, USA - The woman said she will consider a legal action against the carrier
A two year old child, too much loquacious according to a stewardess of a Continental Express flight departing from Atlanta, has been made to come down from the airplane with his mother, Kate Penland, who... more