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IndustryEmbraer has new sales to Middle East customers
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Region continues to be a thriving business aviation market
"Embraer has bolstered its executive jet order book in the Middle East with the signing of orders for two Legacy 600 jets, one Phenom 300, and one Phenom 100. The deal also includes a letter of intent... more
Civil aviationAirbus A-380, delays could be three-five months
Toulouse, France - Evaluations on the slowdowns of the orders due to the high oil price
There could be a three-to four month delay on the delivery of A-380 aircraft according to the head of EADS, Louis Gallois. The announcement made to a French newspaper, extends a previous forecast of a... more
IndustrySaab’s maiden flight with Gripen Demo
Linköping, Sweden - It lasted 30 minutes
"Saab conducted today the maiden flight with the Gripen Demo, the test bed for the further development of Gripen. The flight lasted for 30 minutes (10:55 – 11:25) and went totally according to plan.... more
AirportsSEA: adopted the resolution of the Milan Province Council for the shareholder assembly's convocation
Milan, Italy - The statements of the Milan Province President, Filippo Penati
Adopted the resolution of the Milan Province Council to ask SEA, Milan Airports Management Company, the convocation of the shareholder assembly to discuss about the future of Malpensa and the consequences... more
AirportsLoizzo asks La Russa for a demilitarization of Puglia bases
Bari, Italy - Regional chairman of transports has sent a letter to the new-minister
Regional Chairman of Puglia transports, Mario Loizzo, has sent a letter to the new-minister of Defence Ignazio La Russa requesting him to take consideration of the 2004 project by Ministry of Defence,... more
AirportsMalpensa: the appeal by the Confindustria President Emma Marcegaglia
Milan, Italy - "This airport is a great infrastructure for Italy"
Appeal for the airport of Milan-Malpensa by the Confindustria President, Emma Marcegaglia. During the Varese Industrialists Assembly, Marcegaglia has stressed as this airport is a great infrastructure... more
AccidentsRussia, cargo plane crash: 9 killed
Chelyabinsk , Russia - Disaster nearby Urali mountains
An owned Moskovia Airlines Antonov cargo plane crashed yesterday near the city of Chelyabinsk in the Urals region of Russia, killing all nine people aboard, Interfax agency reported. According to a... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Board of Directors of yesterday suspended
Rome, Italy - The meeting will continue today
"The Board of Directors of Alitalia, at yesterday’s meeting, decided to suspend the reunion and to resume the same today". more
Civil defenseBad weather in Italy: tendency to a new worsening in the North starting from today
Rome, Italy - A further increase of the temperature is expected in the South
"From today, on Tuesday May 27 there will be a worsening of the weather condition on the Italian Northern Regions and during the week, also on the Central ones. Rains. From this afternoon, rains are... more
Civil aviationSpain: low-cost passengers are boosting
Madrid, Spain - Mainstream airlines dropping
Spain registered a low-cost passenger increase on International flights for 17% just in April, reaching a 46,4 percent of the total air traffic, with 4,7m travellers registered in the same month. According... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the Italian "Giornata Azzurra 2008" (2): Finmeccanica's attendance
Rome, Italy - It evidences a long technological collaboration
"Giornata Azzurra 2008" has shown a new opportunity to testify the historic technological collaboration between Finmeccanica and Italian Air Force (AMI): a partnership which lasts since more than half... more
AirportsUSA, the slots of the "JFK" and Newark airports by auction
New York, USA - For more competitiveness and efficiency by operators
Proposal to auction off several slots of the "JFK" and Newark airports of New York by DOT - US Department of Transportation, in order to give a competitive impulse and to improve the efficiency of operators. The... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at "Giornata Azzurra 2008": a proven success
Rome, Italy - Flying and professionalism in the 6 hour-show
Yesterday, at Pratica di Mare (Rome)' military base, it has taken place "Giornata Azzurra 2008", the most important air show of the country, receiving more than 100,000 people looking at the sky to watch... more
IndustryBoeing, Shenzhen, MTI and MC delivered supplies for China earthquake effort
Seattle, Usa - The initiative called "Flight of Hope"
"The Boeing Company, Shenzhen Airlines, Medical Teams International, and Mercy Corps have delivered nearly three tons (U.S.) of medical supplies for victims of the recent China earthquake in an effort... more
AirportsFriuli Venezia Giulia airport, new president appointed
Venice, Italy - He's Trieste's mayor Roberto Dipiazza
Trieste's mayor Roberto Dipiazza is the new president of Friuli Venezia Giulia airport's management company, after discharges of Giorgio Brandolin, resigned before the regional elections. Voted during... more
Civil aviationBritish Airways' CEO: "Low-cost era is over"
London, United Kingdom - According to Willie Walsh they will not survive to the oil's cost increase
Willie Walsh, British Airways' (BA) CEO, has intervened about the oil's cost increase and the prospect many airline would go bust because of the inability to face the current economic situation. According... more
AirlinesOil-price worries Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - Irish airline could not face further raw's increases
According to the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary, "Half the airlines would certainly go out of business if oil hit $200 a barrel. That could include Aer Lingus. Only the strong airlines... more
AirlinesClub Air, Italian ENAC license suspended
Rome, Italy - Flights stopped as from May, 28th
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), has informed that as from next May, 28th, it will suspend all flights operated by Club Air, the Italian airline based in Verona which connects many national airports... more
Fair and shows"ILA 2008" (4): Volga-Dnepr Group
Berlin, Germany - The Ilyushin 76 cargo aircraft modernization will be announced
During the press briefing recent information of Volga-Dnepr Group achievements will be announced (27 May 2008 13:15 – 13:45 hrs in the Ilyushin-76TD-90VD aircraft at Static Display 1) about VD Group’s ind... more
Fair and shows"Ila 2008" (3): Indian private airline Jet Airways involvement
Berlin, Germany - It will delivered the new A-330 airplane and available to see the A-380
Naresh Goyal, Indian private airline Jet Airways' chairman, informs that during the Berlin Airshow planning for tomorrow, May, 27th at 11:30, it will take place a combined press-conference by the airline... more
Fair and shows"ILA 2008" (2): window for aircraft for business, private and sporting use
Berlin, Germany - Expected many visitors at the event
"As the most important trade show for general aviation in Central and Eastern Europe the 'ILA2008' provides a comprehensive review of what is currently available from the manufacturers of aircraft for... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week of May
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow, on Tuesday 27 to next Sunday on June 1st
Tuesday 27 - "ILA 2008" Trade Visitors & Media Day with Exhibitors Flight Display. Berlin-Schonefeld Airport, Berlin, Germany. + 49 (30) 3038 2014 www.ila-berlin.com Wednesday 28 - "ILA 2008"... more
DefenseItalian Navy and NATO: "Bold Monarch 2008" drill
Rome, Italy - For research and rescue of submersibles on trouble
"'Bold Monarch 2008', the most important international drill for the rescue of submarines on trouble, has started in the North Sea, Norway. Ending on next June, 6th, many International air-sea and submarine... more
IndustryERJ-145 family obtained final Russian certification
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Embraer foresees strong opportunity in the local airline market
"Embraer received final approval from Russia’s Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) for the 37 to 50-seat ERJ-145 regional jet family, comprised of the 37-seat ERJ-135, the 44-seat ERJ-140, and the 50-seat E... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the approval of the accounts 2007
Rome, Italy - Brambilla: "It will remain Italian"
Decisive week for the Alitalia Board of Directors that will have to face the approval of the accounts 2007. Novelties announced by the Economic Development Minister Claudio Scajola and by the Prime... more
OccurrencesBelgium, cargo airplane split in 2 while taking-off
Brussels, Belgium - No after-effects for the 5 people on board
A Boeing 747 cargo aircraft owned by American airline Kalita Air, has split in 2 while trying to take-off, yesterday afternoon, at Zavernen airport, nearby Brussels: fortunately the 5 people on board didn't... more
Fair and shows"ILA 2008": Federal Chancellor Merkel to open the event tomorrow
Berlin, Germany - With a 90-minute tour
"Germany’s Federal Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel will open the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA2008 on 27 May during a 90-minute tour of the event. She will be accompanied by Arakkaparambil Kurian A... more
AirlinesAir France and KLM welcome US DOT's decision
Paris, France - To grant anti-trust immunity for six SkyTeam member airlines
"In its decision published on May 22, 2008, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) grants with immediate effect to the following six SkyTeam airlines : Air France, Alitalia, Czech Airlines, Delta... more
AirlinesBusiness airline Silverjet shares suspended
London, United Kingdom - Liquidity constraint for the "All business" English airline
London-Luton based "All business" airline Silverjet, has suspended the share at London exchange because of liquidity constraint, according to the airline's news. In spite of last month's reassurances... more
AirportsAdF: operative restrictions to remove a war device on Sunday morning
Florence, Italy - From 09:45am to 10:30am and from 11:30am to 12:30pm
"Following communications by the the competent authorities, AdF informs that because of a war device's removal, there could be some changes on the regular activity of 'Amerigo Vespucci', Florence's airport... more
IndustryLockheed Martin receives USD 2,2 billion for F-35 Lot 2 production long-lead funding
Fort Worth, Usa - USD 197 million for Lot 3
"The United States Department of Defense has authorized the release of funds to buy six conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) F-35A Lightning IIs for the U.S. Air Force, with provisional approval to... more
AirlinesQantas hit from the high oil price, to increase international and domestic fares
Sydney, Australia - Starting from the next month
Qantas announced that it would increase its international and domestic fares for tickets issued in Australia starting from the next month. Qantas CEO Geoff Dixon said that international and domestic... more
Curiosities16 hours on an empty stomach to beat the "Jet lag"
Boston, USA - Result of "Harvard" University research
A team at "Harvard" University (Boston, USA) has said that unpleasant consequences caused by the "Jet lag" could be avoided just without eating anything for 16 hours before the flight. This time-lapse,... more
Civil aviationAlso United Airlines thinks to the bag fee
Atlanta, USA - On the wake of American Airlines, also Delta, Northwest and United Airways
United Airlines is evaluating to follow American Airlines (see AVIONEWS) to start charging passengers to check their first bag in order to make up for the billions of dollars it is losing as fuel prices... more
AerospaceCOSMO-SkyMed, the first interferogram of Earthquake area in China
Rome, Italy - It allows the study of geological effects
Using data from the ASI satellite system COSMO-SkyMed, the Politecnico di Milano University and the Department of Civilian Protection have obtained the first interferogram of the Sichuan Earthquake. The... more
AirlinesMesa Air Group, another US carriers risks bankruptcy
Atlanta, USA - Due to the lack of a Delta Air Lines contract's renewal
Mesa Air Group, which provides regional flights for major airlines, said on Thursday it might be forced to file for bankruptcy protection if it loses a legal fight with Delta Air Lines. Mesa would be... more
UAS-DronesUAV, 18-hour record flight for the Boeing A-160T Hummingbird
St. Louis, USA - Between May 14th and 15th, 2008
Boeing Flies A160T Unmanned Rotorcraft for 18 HoursCompany claims world record for UAV endurance in specific weight class The Boeing Company successfully flew its A160T Hummingbird unmanned rotorcraft... more
DefenseItalian Navy: "Todaro" submarine mission in Atlantic Ocean
Rome, Italy - It's leaving from Taranto
"'Todaro' submarine is leaving from Taranto for a 6 month mission in Atlantic Ocean. 'Todaro' U212 submarine class, will operate an intense training programme with American Navy to improve the operative... more
Civil aviationVolagratis to follow Italy performing at "Euro 2008"
Rome, Italy - From June 9th to 17th
Volagratis, "Low-cost" travels European web-site, has launched the packages dedicated to supporters which want to go to Switzerland to see Italian team performing at "Euro 2008" from June 9th to 17th,... more
HelicoptersThe first helicopter rescue School for the hostile environment is born in Valle d'Aosta
Aosta, Italy - Partnership between AgustaWestland and the Autonomous Region
A partnership between AgustaWestland and the Valle d'Aosta Autonomous Region has set up the creation of the first international helicopter rescue school that has the goal to train the various personality... more
AirportsSEA (2): the 360° effort of the company according to Giuseppe Bonomi
Milan, Italy - Attempt to recover the market's shares
"We are moving at 360° to recover the market's shares. In the last days we have reached appreciable results with 437 movements more than 366 left weekly from the Prato's plan. These are the statements... more
AirportsBirmingham airport, mother and daughter arrested after carrying record-haul of cannabis
Birmingham, UK - It's the highest marijuana's amount ever tracked by airport police
A very strange record belongs to "Birmingham International airport", in "West Midlands", England, since last Tuesday. A mother and her teenage daughter have been arrested after officers seized the largest... more
Fair and shows"Italian "Giornata Azzurra": three hours live on Italian TV channel Rai due and Rai International with "Azzurro tricolore"
Rome, Italy - The Minister La Russa, General Camporini and General Daniele Tei will be present
"'Azzurro Tricolore' is the name of Italian Tv program created on the occasion of the 'Giornata Azzurra' for next Sunday May 25 to admire the performances of the 'Frecce Tricolori', the Italian Acrobatic... more
IndustryEmbraer received certification in China; delivered first 190 jet to Grand China Express
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The industry sells seven 170 aircraft to Eta Star Group
"Embraer received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for operating the EMBRAER 190 and EMBRAER 195 jets in mainland China. The first aircraft was delivered to Grand... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Castelli ensures existence of interested undertakers and available concert parties
Rome, Italy - Air France-KLM case is definitively over
Roberto Castelli, Infrastructures under-secretary, during Confindustria's meeting, has said: "We can certainly testify about concert parties ready to purchase Alitalia after the beginnings of a exam procedure.... more
AirportsSEA, results of the first effects of the Alitalia flights' cuts from the airport of Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Passengers -31.1% compared with the same period of 2007
Arrive the first effects of the Alitalia flights' cuts from the International airport of Milan-Malpensa: in April it has lost the 31.1% of passengers compared with the same period 2007. Alitalia recorded... more
HelicoptersSasemar orders three more AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Three ones have already been delivered and are operating from bases in Reus, Gijón and Tenerife
"AgustaWestland announces that Sasemar, the Spanish Marine Safety Agency, has placed an order for three more AW-139 medium twin turbine engine helicopters. These aircraft will be used for a range of roles... more
AirlineseasyJet, 10 years ago the first flight from London-Stansted
London, UK - Decennial anniversary of London-Rome first connection
London bases airline easyJet has reached its 10th anniversary at Stansted airport yesterday. The first flight took off on May 21, 1998 to the Italian capital, Rome. 10 years on easyJet has not only... more
PeopleTony Blair's private jet risks shooting-down on Israeli skies
Sharm el Sheik, Egypt - Pilot didn't identified the airplane
Tony Blair's private jet has risked the shooting-down by two Israeli warplanes after the missing identification of the airplane by the pilot. Mr Blair was not informed of the situation by the pilot:... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes (2008-11-03)
Washington, Usa - To maintain the continued structural integrity of the entire fleet of model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 21, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 99)] [Page 29407-29410] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more