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AerospaceBoeing's 1st Wideband Global SATCOM Satellite Now Operational
St. Louis, USA - To support the government's transformational communications architecture
Boeing announced that the U.S. Air Force has placed the first Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite into operation over the Pacific Region. The Boeing-built satellite transitioned to operations on April... more
AirlinesRyanair will lower fares
Dublin, Ireland - Irish low-cost would take advantage of competitors' troubles
Ryanair plans to cut its ticket prices by half despite soaring fuel prices, helping it grow substantially, Michael O'Leary, company's chief executive, said German paper "Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung",... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica to acquire 11.1% of Eurotech
Rome, Italy - A deal worth 18 million Euro
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica has decided to enter the shareholding of Eurotech through the acquisition of around 11.1% of the Company’s share capital - equivalent to 3,936,461 shares - from a... more
Civil aviationAirbus announces a new screw
Toulouse, France - The Group will transfer several activities out of Europe
After to have renounced to sell five production centers in Germany and France, Airbus is examining the increase of the work's hours in its facilities and to transfer several activities out of Europe. Some... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Pacific Aerospace Limited model 750XL airplanes (2008-08-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 26475] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Air Tractor, Inc. AT-400, AT-500, AT- 600, and AT-800 series airplanes (2008-10-12)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the engine mount, which could result in failure of the engine mount. Such failure could lead to separation of the engine from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 73, Number 90)] [Page 25967-25970] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2008-10-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 73, Number 90)] [Page 25970-25974] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesBmi, new flights and routes
London, United Kingdom - English low-cost's fleet enlarges itself
English low-cost airline FlyBmi has enlarged its fleet with 2 Boeing 757-200 aircraft hired by Astraeus airline for 2 years, in addition to the current 11 Airbus A-319/100, the 13 Airbus A-320/200, the... more
Civil defenseSabaudia, the international seminar for the forestal heritage's defense starts today
Sabaudia, Italy - It will ends on May, 15th
Sabaudia (Latina), will be the site of the International site arranged by the Italian corps of forest rangers in association with European Commission and FAO-Silva Mediterranean, which has started today... more
DefenseItalian Navy: "Mare Aperto", the air sea exercise began
Rome, Italy - It will continue until May 23
"The 'Mare Aperto', the air-sea exercise, has begun. At the training event, planned and led by Italian Navy, also assets of Army and Air Force participate and naval forces of Canada, France, Germany, Great... more
IndustryFinmeccanica purchases 100% of the US company DRS Technologies
Rome, Italy - A deal worth 3.4 billion Euro
Finmeccanica, a world leader in the supply of electronics equipment and defense and security systems and services, and DRS Technologies, a leading supplier of integrated defense electronics products, services... more
AirlinesAlitalia: announced for today afternoon the Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - It will talk about the request by Bruno Ermolli
Today afternoon the Alitalia Board of Directors will meet to examine the first quarterly accounts. Also the Bruno Ermolli's request will be talked about in this meeting for examining the carrier's statements... more
IndustryAirbus: A-380 production ramp-up revisited
Milan, Italy - The industry has completed the programme review
"Airbus has completed the A-380 programme review and is now informing customers about changes to its delivery schedule. The review assessed the programme status at the critical juncture of transitioning... more
IndustryBoeing, El Al Israel Airlines finalized order
Seattle, Usa - For four 777-200ER airplanes
"The Boeing Company and El Al Israel Airlines have completed an order for four 777-200ERs (Extended Range). The Israeli airline has secured options for two additional 777s and holds conversion rights for... more
AirportsAutogrill: the Board of Directors approved results for 1st quarter 2008
Milan, Italy - Consolidated revenues reach €1,090.9m, up 21.5% compared to €897.7m in 1st quarter 2007
"• Revenues in North America: $602.9m, up 11.4% on $541.5m in 1st quarter 2007 • Revenues in Italy: €292.1m, up 6.3% on €274.7m in 1st quarter 2007 • Revenues in Rest of Europe: €149.4m, up 13.7% on... more
Civil defenseChina earthquake: Italian civil defense ready to send a team
Rome, Italy - It will be managed according to the local government requests
"The Italian Civil defense department has informed EU competent authority about its availability to interject in a rescue mission to save people in Sichuan, China, after the violent earthquake. The... more
ReportChina earthquake (2): closed the Chengdu airport
Beijing, China - A press release of the Chinese Government speaks of thousand victims
A press release of the Chinese Government speaks of thousand victims following the dreadful earthquake occurred this morning in South-West China, that has hit 16 districts of the Country. "A disaster",... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi signs a contract with Philippine Air Force
Varese, Italy - Valued at USD 13.8 million
"Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, has signed with the Department of National Defence a contract valued at USD 13.8 million for 18 SF-260F/PAF primary training aircraft. In addition to the aircraft... more
ReportChina earthquake: prime Minister, Wen Jiabao, flies over the damaged zones
Beijing, China - Estimated victims could be 3000-5000 only in Sichuan county, but they're provisional numbers
Chinese Prime Minister, Wen Jiabao, has got into the airplane which is leading him to the places where the strong earthquake has destroyed the South-West part of the country. He said the civil defense's... more
Airlines"Capital Magazine" votes Austrian Airlines best airline in Europe in 2008
Vienna, Austria - The carrier announces possible partnerships with other airlines
Readers of "Capital Magazine" have voted Austrian Airlines number one in the categories of Service and Catering on European scheduled routes. The result is further confirmation of the success of Austrian’s q... more
IndustryChina: inaugurated the new aviation industry Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China
Beijing, China - To the ceremony also the representatives of Boeing and Airbus
China's first ever jumbo passenger aircraft company, which was a major part of the nation's large jet program, was officially inaugurated in Shanghai on Sunday. Vice-Premier, Zhang Dejiang, said at... more
AirportsFlorence's airport, chamber of commerce says Ok to the second runway
Florence, Italy - President Mantellassi approving "Vespucci"'s increasing
Realization project of the second runway at Florence-Peretola airport is looming (see for details AVIONEWS). During the sixth Day of the economy, chamber of commerce's president, Luca Mantellassi interfered... more
Military aviationDesignation codes for missiles, rockets, satellites and probes
Rome, Italy - It is made by 4 alphabetical prefixes, not always all used, a numerical progressive identificator and a alphabetical suffix.
As aircraft and helicopters, also missiles, rockets, satellites and probes used by US have their codification system. It is made by 4 alphabetical prefixes, not always all used, a numerical progressive... more
AirportsGenoa airport for the privatization
Genoa, Italy - On May, 19th the new board will be appointed
"Cristoforo Colombo" Genoa airport is looking for new shareholder, after the retreat of current board's councillors, first step of the road to the privatization of the Ligurian air station, aimed by Luigi... more
Military aviationUS military aircraft designation
Rome, Italy - Designation used by USAF, USMC, US Navy and USCG
Starting from September 18, 1962 all the aircraft in service with Navy, (US NAVY) Marines Corp (USMC) and Coastguard (USCG) have received one common identification designation, similar to that one already... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 series airplanes (2008-10-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 73, Number 90)] [Page 25986-25990] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes (2008-10-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of plane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 73, Number 90)] [Page 25977-25984] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation model S- 61A, S-61D, S-61E, and S-61V helicopters (2008-10-04)
Washington, Usa - To detect an impending bearing failure, a severed shaft housing, an uncontained in-flight fire, and a subsequent emergency landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 73, Number 90)] [Page 25961-25962] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on 328 Support Services GmbH Model 328-100 and 328-300 airplanes (2008-10-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent structural failure of the affected wing panel, possible separation of the wing from the airplane, and consequent loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 AD 2008-10-51; Docket No. FAA-2008-0544... more
Fair and showsTelespazio partecipates to "19th Forum of Public administration 2008"
Rome, Italy - At Nuova Fiera di Roma from the 12th to the 15th of May
Telespazio takes part in the "19th Forum PA", which will be held from 12 to 15 May at the Nuova Fiera di Roma. The company will present the SARC system, used for monitoring and controlling the Salerno-Reggio... more
DiscussionsThe future SpaceShipTwo project details
Rome, Italy - It's a Virgin Galactic project for the space tourism
The SpaceShipTwo project is, in part, based on technology developed for SpaceShipOne as part of the Scaled Composites Tier One program, funded by Paul Allen. The Spaceship Company is licensing this technology... more
AirlinesAirbus: TAM first customer of Southern America for A-380
Toulouse, France - Deliveries starting from 2015
TAM, Brazilian airline, could be the first customer of Southern America of the Airbus A-380 airplane, Rafael Alonso said, the Airbus Sales Manager for Spain, Caribbean and Latin America. TAM will be... more
AirlinesEgyptAir suspends the flights to Khartoum due to the fighting still in progress
Khartoum, Sudan - Closing of airport for security reasons
The commercial flights between Cairo and Khartoum, Sudan's Capital City, have been suspended yesterday after the fighting between the Darfur rebels and the Sudan troops. EgyptAir has cancelled its daily... more
AirportsSEA in recovery after the empty left from Alitalia
Milan, Italy - Picked up 450 flights in 850 cancelled
Despite the empty left from Alitalia, the international airport of Milan-Malpensa continues its path towards the recovery, Aldo Schmidt said, the Aviation Marketing Manager of Sea (Milan's Airports Management... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways cancels several flights
Athens, Greece - Due to pilots and flight attendants' strike
The pilots and flight attendants of Olympic Airways are in strike since 10 days. This situation provoked the cancellation of several flights and different changes for the schedule of other connections. The... more
Science and technology"Solar Impulse" training to fly virtually today
Dübendorf, Switzerland - Test flights will start at the beginning of 2009
"The Virtual Flight 2008 starts today (May 12-16) at 4pm (CET) in the construction hall of the solar airplane on the airfield of Dübendorf near Zürich, Switzerland. For the first time, the two Solar I... more
AirlinesWindjet, Palermo-Turin flight after Summer
Palermo, Italy - Link to Armenia is foreseen too
Windjet airline, recently awarded by "Airline business" magazine (see for details AVIONEWS), has announced new routes as from next Autumn. After Palermo-Moscow and Palermo St.Petersburg flights have... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): returns the spectre of the recapitalization
Rome, Italy - The balance sheet to the fore
The accounts of Alitalia do not enjoy excellent health, despite the 300 million Euro bridge-loan paid out by the Italian Government. According to the national press, the balance sheet of Alitalia would... more
AirlinesTunisair to promote Roma-Tunis route
Tunis, Tunisia - For the 60th airline's anniversary
Tunisair announced a new Rome-Tunis route, in the afternoon, available until next October, 26th. The African airline celebrates its 60th anniversary, by increasing the offer on Italian territory with... more
AirportsBAA erased by debts?
London, United Kingdom - According to "The Times", the authority is going to sell Gatwick and Glasgow airports
BAA is in danger of having its debt called in, the "Times" reports. Attempts to refinance the GBP 10 billion of debt taken on by Ferrovial have so far failed, causing severe pressure on the company's finances. The... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms arrive on Sardinia
Rome, Italy - For the next 24-36 hours
"The Italian Civil Defense Department has issued, on the basis of available forecast, a notice for adverse weather conditions, from the afternoon of yesterday, on Sunday May 11, 2008 and for the next successive... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): fleet devaluation due to the high oil price and weak dollar
Rome, Italy - In short-time the announcement of the balance sheet
The high oil price and the weak dollar will hit the Alitalia's fleet. According to the Italian press, IBA independent advisor company would have reported the necessity of an adjustment by 300 million... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): delegation received last Saturday morning by the Under-Secretary Letta
Rome, Italy - In view of the next Board of Directors of tomorrow
"ALITALIA announces that a Company delegation headed by Mr Aristide Police was received last Saturday morning by the Under-Secretary of State, Hon. Gianni Letta, in order to discuss the most urgent problems... more
AirlinesAlitalia: received letter from Mr Ermolli
Rome, Italy - Nominated as the person in charge by the prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi
"It is announced last Friday that Alitalia has received a communication from Bruno Ermolli who – nominated as the person in charge by the prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi – points out that, for Italian ent... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of May
Rome, Italy - From Friday 16 to next Sunday 18
Friday 16 - Dutch Caribbean Navy Day/B>. Hato Airport, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles. + 599 9 839 1000 www.curacao.com www.curacaosail.com Saturday 17 - Gliding - 2008 AAC Alpe Adria Cup.... more
Civil aviationAEA - European airlines traffic in March
Brussels, Belgium - A 3% increase
The Association of European Airlines has released traffic and capacity data for its members in March 2008. Overall traffic growth rate was somewhat depressed, at plus 3.0%. While the early Easter would... more
AerospaceItalian CIRA: the incoming mission of US aerospace societies and universities in Campania concluded
Capua, Italy - With a positive result
"Positive balance for 'Italy-US Aerospace Business Networking', the event organized within the Campaniaerospace project that has seen in these days (from May 6-9) the delegations of US aerospace societies... more
Military aviationIndia grounds BAe Hawk-132 advanced jet trainers
New Delhi, India - After an accident on April 29th
The Indian air force has temporarily grounded its fleet of BAe Systems Hawk-132 advanced jet trainers, following the first crash involving the newly inducted type. One of 10 BAe-manufactured Hawks to... more
ReportRome-Beirut, flights cancelled
Rome, Italy - Minister Frattini announces national airlift to repatriate Italians
Situation in Beirut is worsening after the fights between Shiite Hezbollah and anti-Syrian troopes which are destroying the city in last hours. At the moment, every flights scheduled from Rome-Fiumicino... more
Civil aviationEU (2): misleading prices, the bad egg of Europe
Brussels, Belgium - According to an European Union's investigation
The main problem emerged during the investigation carried out by European Union on the Websites for the purchase of tickets on-line is the misleading prize, recorded on the 58% of the Websites object of... more