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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
Military aviationFinmeccanica approves the first quarter results 2008 (3): the aeronautical sector
Rome, Italy - Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aeronavali, Alenia Aermacchi, GIE ATR, Alenia SIA
Revenues were EUR 491 million, an increase of EUR 79 million (+19%) versus EUR 412 million in 1Q2007. Major contributions to performance in the military segment were: activities relating to the second... more
AirlinesLufthansa, new connection to India
Frankfurt, Germany - It will start on July 1st, the flight Frankfurt-Pune
German national-flag airline Lufthansa, has announced a new route that will be operated as from July, 1st from Frankfurt to Pune, in the West of India. The flight, leaving from "Flughafen-Rhein-Main"... more
AirlinesRyanair, best customer service in 2008
Dublin, Ireland - According to the "Association European Airlines"
AEA's (Association European Airlines) 2008's first-half data have been released and they're all for Ryanair. The Irish low-cost is still at the top of the table thanks to the smaller number of luggage... more
Civil aviationItalian passenger stopped at Dulles airport US immigration
Washington, USA - He has been also jailed without any reason
Immigration control service denied to an Italian tourist the entry in the Usa, when it arrived at Washington Dulles airport in order to go to his American fiancèe. The tourist, Domenico Salerno, holder... more
Military aviationFinmeccanica approves the first quarter results 2008 (2): the sector of Defence Electronics and Security
Rome, Italy - SELEX Galileo, SELEX Communications, SELEX Sistemi Integrati, SELEX Service Management, Elsag Datamat, Seicos, Vega Group
Revenues were EUR 677 million in the first quarter of 2008, broadly in line with EUR 680 million registered in the same period of 2007. The contribution of the newly-acquired Vega Group helped offset delays... more
Civil aviationThe provision in matter of urgent measures for air transport is at a risk
Rome, Italy - The Authority of the Guarantor verifies the correctness of the on-line ticket issue services
The provision in matter of urgent measures in order to guarantee the public service of air transport, emitted from the previous Prodi government, could decay if it will not be converted in law within June.... more
AirlinesGermanwings and Clickair in code-sharing
Barcelona, Spain - The low-cost airlines enlarge their European network
Spanish low-cost Clickair and Germanwings have signed a code-sharing's deal which will make selected flights between their respective countries available to each other’s passengers following the ratification o... more
Civil aviationHelvetic federal Council adopted a modification of the decree on the dangerous goodies air transport
Berne, Switzerland - According to Icao rules
The Helvetic federal Council has adopted one modification of the decree on the aerial transport (Otra), inserting in the Swiss right new requirement in matter of transport of dangerous goods emitted from... more
HelicoptersThe World's smallest helicopter will be present at the "Festa dell'aria" in the city of Vinci
Vinci, Italy - In honour of Leonardo da Vinci
The first studies dedicated to the helicopter have come before the realization of the first flight machines, and the first idea of the machine's authorship (the "Vite aerea" - 1493) for the vertical flight... more
ReportA JetBlue passenger remained closed in airplane toilet for three hours
New York, USA - He requested airline for a USD two million compensation
A JetBlue airline passenger has been remained closed in an airplane toilet for three hours, nearly all the flight between California and New York, and have denounced the airline with the request for a... more
Fair and showsTelespazio and Thales Alenia Space present the "Workshop Localization Systems for emergency and rescue applications"
Rome, Italy - At the Fire Brigade Training School
The Fire Brigade Corps with Telespazio and Thales Alenia Space, members of Space Alliance between Finmeccanica and Thales, will present on May 20th in Montelibretti (Rome) the "LIAISON Project", the most... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica approves the first quarter results 2008: the helicopter's sector
Rome, Italy - AgustaWestland, orders for a value of 795 million Euro
Revenues were EUR 713 million, broadly in line with the EUR 720 million posted in 2007. The performance was due to ongoing work on current programmes, an increase in volumes in the area of civil helicopters... more
IndustrySukhoi Civil Aircraft: the first taxiing and run tests of the Sukhoi Superjet
Moscow, Russia - As part of the first flight campaign preparation
"As part of the first flight campaign preparation, yesterday Komsomolsk-on-Amur witnessed the first taxiing and run tests of the Sukhoi Superjet 100. The run tests featured a gradual speed increase... more
AirportsNaples, works in progress at Capodichino airport
Naples, Italy - Reception areas enlarged, Summer flights increased
Naples-Capodichino airport has revealed good results in 2008's first-half, and more projects have been planned for the next months. Next Summer, many connections will be increased, like Naples-New... more
Science and technologyBertrand Piccard continues his preparations for his "Solar" flight around the World
Duebendorf , Switzerland - He will use a only-solar supplied electric powered aircraft
Are in progress the preparations for the first flight around the world carried out with an airplane propelled by electrical engines supplied only by solar light. The flight will preview an entire turn... more
AirportsCalabria airports, excellent results in 2008 first-half
Reggio Calabria, Italy - New investments foreseen at Lamezia Terme and Crotone airports
New routes, more passengers and a new maintenance center for airliners: these are some of the main newness for airports in Calabria, where Lamezia Terme and Crotone ended 2007 with positive accounts. "Lamezia... more
AerospaceSichuan, China asks for COSMO-SkyMed Italian satellite's help
Rome, Italy - The ASI satellite system takes two images of the area hit by the earthquake
COSMO-SkyMed, the Italian satellite system for Earth observation, is being used to help the Chinese areas hit by the devastating earthquake of May 12. Yesterday, by request of the Chinese Government, the... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the celebrations for 57 years from the AvEs constitution
Viterbo, Italy - The final passage made by a formation of well 23 helicopters of all types and three airplanes
The 57 years of the constitution of Italian Aviazione dell'Esercito (AVES) have been celebrated last Saturday, on May 10, at the Centro addestramento Aviazione dell'Esercito (CaAE) in Viterbo, in front... more
AirportsAeradria: overall traffic figures at "Fellini", Rimini's airport
Rimini, Italy - Regarding 2007
"The 'Federico Fellini', Rimini's airport, has recorded at the end of 2007 a number of overall passengers equal to 498,473, with an increase of 53,6% compared to 2006, up to the national data of 10,1%... more
AirportsHeathrow, BAA's Chief executive quits
London, United Kingdom - Mark Bullock will be replaced by "London Underground" Coo Mike Brown
BAA (British Airport authority) said that CEO Mark Bullock quits the company as part of a "Structural change" already announced by the company in last weeks. Mark Bullock is the 3rd senior manager to... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): alternative scenarios are under examination of the Economics Minister
Rome, Italy - A privatization procedure in two times
According to the press the Economics Minister Giulio Tremonti would be examining alternative scenarios. There is the possibility to draw up a new call for bids more flexible compared with the old Government. The... more
SecurityFAA AD on Agusta SpA model A-109C, A-109E, and A-109K2 helicopters (2007-26-52)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an increase in vibration of the MRB and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 26316-26318] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS SOCATA, model TBM-700 airplanes (2008-10-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 26318-26321] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the task to clear has been assigned to Ermolli
Rome, Italy - Postponed the appointment of the new CEO
The Alitalia Board of Directors requested yesterday to Bruno Ermolli to clear the situation in short-time for the offer of the Italian investor concert-party. The advisor appointed by Premier Silvio Berlusconi... more
ReportChina: Earth still quakes; arduous land rescues
Beijing, China - Because of the heavy rain
The driving rain has prevented the helicopters to reach damaged areas in China south-west, yesterday. Because of the same reason, case to make rescue teams parachute has been rejected, while they have... more
AirlinesAlitalia: deliberations taken by Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - Approval of Group’s intermediate report for 31 March
"Approval of Group’s intermediate report for 31 March 2008 - Traffic revenues for the first quarter 2008 amounted to 954 million euros showing a reduction of 43 million (-4.3%) compared to the p... more
AirportsAdF SpA: the three month report approved on March 31, 2008
Florence, Italy - The revenues and passengers increase; the investments continue and flights reinforced
"- Revenues increasing at EUR 8,6 million (+18,4%) - Gross operating margin at EUR 2,5 million (29,8% of the consolidated revenues) - Operating result at EUR 1,0 million (12,0% of the consolidated revenues) -... more
ReportPope in Genoa: sky over the city is armoured
Genoa, Italy - Solid interject by the Police and Civil defense
Thousand and two hundred of people including policemen, financiers, foresters will join the Pope' visit in Genoa on next Saturday and Sunday. In addition to them, 900 Civil defense's volunteers will... more
ReportThe situation in Myanmar according to the OCHA Report No 8
New York, USA - The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar on 2 and 3 May 2008, making landfall in the Ayeyarwady Division and directly hitting the country’s largest city, Yangon. 40 townships in Yangon Division and 7 townships i... more
AccidentsCrossair trial: Dosé acquittal requested
Bellinzona , Switzerland - Ex-Crossair Ceo charged of umpremeditated murder
Lawyer Lorenz Erni, defender of André Dosé, ex-president of the Swiss airline Crossair, that lost an airplane in an incident 25 November of 2001, with the consequent death of 24 people and wounding of o... more
AirportsA new airport at Malindi, Kenya, ready in 2013
Milan, Italy - It has been announced by the new minister of the Tourism of the Kenya, Najib Balala
The new minister of the Tourism of the Kenya, Najib Balala, has announced, in a meeting held today with the mayor of Milan, Letizia Moratti, and the Lombardic governor, Roberto Formigoni that, for the... more
DiscussionsThe high public governing waiting for the "Spoils system"
Rome, Italy - "Nemo potest duobus dominis servire" (No one can serve 2 owners)
After the appoint of the vice-ministers and the under-secretaries, the government team is assuming its new and ultimate features, soon it will happen the same for the public governors which will have to... more
AirportsManchester airport will get GBP 1m in one week
Manchester, United Kingdom - Thanks to the movements of football fans for the European cup's final games
Manchester Airport announces they will be getting an additional GBP 1m in revenue as a result of an expected 25,000 Manchester Utd fans flying to Moscow to support the team take on Chelsea in the Champions... more
IndustryFinmeccanica approves the first quarter results 2008 (5): significant events of the period
Rome, Italy - SELEX Galileo, Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi, Telespazio
- On 1 January 2008 the new brand SELEX Galileo was launched, which will be used by Galileo Avionica SpA and SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems Ltd to present a unified, solid front to the market in the... more
IndustryFinmeccanica approves the first quarter results 2008 (4): costs in research and development
Rome, Italy - The main programmes were in Defence Electronics and Security
Costs in Research and Development totalled EUR 394 million, compared with EUR 402 million in 1Q07, a decrease of EUR 8 million (-2%). Group’s Research and Development is equivalent to around 13.5% of r... more
Civil aviationBritish enviromentalist association reveals a unconsidered increase of aircraft polluting emissions
Rome, Italy - It was in a reserved report of a last year held meeting
A British environmentalist organization, the Aviation Environment Federation, revealed a reserved document about pollution from the Co2 produced from the airplanes, from which emerges that there is no... more
IndustryFinmeccanica approves the first quarter results 2008 (3):
Rome, Italy - Aerospace and Defence accounted for 82% of new orders while Energy and Transport accounted for the remaining 18%
New orders totalled EUR 3,292 million, an increase of EUR 862 million (+35%) versus EUR 2,430 million in 1Q07, with good performance spread across nearly all segments. Aerospace and Defence accounted for... more
Civil aviationItalian Enac president and general director express regard and appreciation...
Rome, Italy - They come to help director Giuseppe Carrabba
In a semi-officious way, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) president Vito Riggio and General Director Silvano Manera, in a current release, as far as AVIONEWS knows, express "Regard and appreciation... more
AirportsFlorence airport, left says "No" to the second runway
Florence, Italy - Sharp stop after last days' agreements
After the positive opinion of the Chamber of commerce and Province president Matteo Renzi about the realization of the second runway at Florence-Peretola airport (see for details AVIONEWS), today the left... more
IndustryP&W wins contract to power Learjet 85 aircraft
Longueuil, Canada - It's the all-new composite Learjet 85 midsize business jet.
Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW-307B engine has been selected by Bombardier Aerospace to power the all-new composite Learjet 85 midsize business jet. The PW-307B turbofan engine, rated in the 6,000-pound-thrust... more
DefenseItalian Government: appointed 37 new under-secretaries
Rome, Italy - Berlusconi: "We will widen the team"
The Council of Ministers appointed yesterday 37 new under-secretaries. The Government reaches to 60 units (less than 40% compared with the Prodi Government), but a group too small according to the new... more
Military aviationA Nato allied composed consortium asked for the sale of two C-17 Globemaster
Washington, USA - It's the new Nato Airlift Management Organization
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Strategic Airlift Capability of C-17 "Globemaster III" aircraft as well as associated equipment and... more
Military aviationNew wings to secure A-10 longevity
Langley Air Force Ba, USA - A contract awarded by Boeing to renew the airplane flying since 1975
Air Force officials awarded a contract to Boeing last year requiring 242 new A-10 wings constructed and delivered to depots for installment on the thin-skinned airframes by 2011. Not all 356 of the... more
IndustryFinmeccanica approves the first quarter results 2008 (2): breakdown of key figures
Rome, Italy - The increment is mainly due to the aeronautics sector performance
Revenues were EUR 2,916 million in 1Q08 versus EUR 2,740 million in the same period of 2007, an increase of EUR 176 million (+6%). This was mainly due to the aeronautics sector performance, with greater contributions... more
IndustryFinmeccanica approves the first quarter results
Rome, Italy - Revenues rise 6%. New orders up 35%
Finmeccanica again improved results in the first quarter of 2008. - Revenues grew 6% year on year to EUR 2,916 from EUR 2,740 million. - Orders grew sharply (+35%) versus 1Q07. This increase mainly... more
Defense41st Wing: "Joint Warrior 081" class
Sigonella, Italy - It took place in Scotland from April 19th to May 1st
"The 'Joint Warrior 081' is an inter-service class for naval-aviation assets, which took place in Scotland from April, 19 to May, 1st. Twelve NATO nations plus New Zealand joined the event. The 41st Antisom... more
AirlinesEmirates: new service offered to the passengers at the Dubai Airport
Milan, Italy - The airline introduces a new eBP (e-boarding pass)
"Flying has just become even simpler for Emirates passengers following the introduction of an innovative new facility at the award winning carrier’s Dubai International Airport hub. From now on Emirates p... more
AirlinesAviapartner Handling signed major contract with AirOne in Milan-Malpensa
Milan, Italy - It is for the provision of full handling services
Aviapartner Handling announced that it has signed a major contract with AirOne for the provision of full handling services in Milan-Malpensa. The contract, effective since 30 March for ramp handling... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol addressing the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into European airspace
Brussels, Belgium - Over 200 of Eurocontrol's stakeholder community were briefed about the programme
The Eurocontrol Agency has initiated a major programme of work intended to ensure the safe and efficient integration of unmanned aircraft systems (Uas) into the pan-European Air Traffic Management (Atm)... more