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Press releaseAir France about the clarification requested by Alitalia on the breaking-off of negotiations
Paris, France - Unsatisfactory prelimiray conditions
"Air France-KLM has indicated to Alitalia that the contractual arrangements announced on 14th March with a view to launching a public exchange offer on Alitalia were no longer valid; the conditions precedent... more
Latest newsAir France and Klm: withdraw an offer for Alitalia
Paris, France - We are opening new scenarios
Following the request by Alitalia to clarify the legal situation following the interruption of the negotiation between Air France-Klm and Alitalia, Air France-Klm has indicated to Alitalia that the contractual... more
AirlinesSwiss, new Intercontinental flights on summer
Zurich, Switzerland - They will be operated by Swiss WorldCargo, owned by Lufthansa
Summer season is full of newness for Swiss WorldCargo, which is going to enlarge transoceanic routes to reach Africa, Asia and United States. As from next June, 17th, flight Zurich-Singapore will be... more
AirlinesAviation Capital Group orders 17 new Boeing 737 Next Generation
New York, USA - The contract's value is over one billion dollars
The US aerospace giant Boeing announced today an order from Aviation Capital Group for 17 new 737 Next Generation airplanes, a deal valued over one billion dollars at current list prices. The order... more
AirlinesRyanair hit by the high oil price, at ground 20 airplanes in the next Winter
Dublin, Ireland - From November 2008 to February 2009
Irish low-cost airline Ryanair is planning to ground around 20 aircraft next winter to counter the impact of spiralling oil price (today at 117.4 dollars a barrel). Ryanair is embarking on an intensive... more
AirlinesAlitalia: what would happen if Aeroflot sale the Italian national airline?
Rome, Italy - It would lose all the flight rights
"The interest for Alitalia is strategic, not financial", this was the comment by Lev Koshlyakov, Aeroflot vice-general manager, as regards the news of some months ago on the possibility to invest on the... more
AirlinesBritish Airways enlarges offers on London-Gatwick airport
London, United Kingdom - From Valencia, Alicante, Oporto, Turin and to New York
As from next October, 27th, while the winter timetable comes into effect, British Airways will inaugurate new long-range flights, in particular from London-Gatwick airport. First connection will be... more
AirlinesNews from Singapore Airlines
Milan, Italy - Airline's press release
Singapore Airlines and Silkair introduce new fares for the excess luggage Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its regional airline Silkair have introduced, from last April, 1st, some changes about the surcharge... more
AirlinesAir Baltic connects Venice to Latvia
Venice, Italy - Venice-Riga will be operated 2 times a week
Air Baltic has officially informed its customers about the new flight which connects, Venice and Riga, Latvia's capital, for the first time ever. The route will be operated on Monday and Friday by a... more
AerospaceTelespazio to participate in the "Toulouse Space Show 2008"
Rome, Italy - From April 22nd to 25th
Telespazio, a Finmeccanica/Thales company, is to take part in the "Toulouse Space Show" - the international exhibition dedicated to space applications - which will take place from 22nd to 25th April at... more
Press releaseEnav, adjustment's warning about the call for the offer's award of the maintenance service
Rome, Italy - Expiration date for the offers has been postponed
Tender with open procedure and award to the better economical offer for the maintenance of the service Global Service Facility Management for Enav's (Italian flight attendants authority) offices in Rome. The... more
IndustryEmbraer to participate in "Aviation & Environment Summit 2008"
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Event to be held on April 22-23, in Geneva, Switzerland
Embraer will participate, for the first time, in the "Aviation & Environment Summit", April 22-23, in Geneva, Switzerland. The third edition of the event, to be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, is organized... more
AirlinesSterling Airlines offers 110,000 discounted tickets
Milan, Italy - Routes leaving from Florence, Rome and other European airports 25% discount
Sterling Airlines, Scandinavian low-cost airline launches 110,000 tickets 25% discounted for Italian routes Florence-Malmoe and Rome-Oslo, and for many other European links. Italian passengers can grad... more
Finance and economySafran, stoke trend's still negative
Paris, France - High technology company suffers the air sector's troubles
Safran, International group that provides communications systems and high technologies to the air sector, has decreased its market value for 8%, from 11,9 to 11 Euro, in according to the American bank... more
AirlinesEstonian Air on the increase
Milan, Italy - Great results in March 2008
"Estonian Air carried altogether 63,946 passengers in March 2008, out of which 53,778 on regular flights. The total number of passengers increased 16.3% y-o-y, while Tallinn Airport passenger number increased... more
IndustryEmbraer participates in "DSA 2008" in Kuala Lumpur
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Company highlights its Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) products
Embraer will be participating in the 11th Defense Services Asia Exhibition and Conference ("DSA 2008"), April 21-24, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The biannual show (www.dsaexhibition.com) brings together... more
AirportsImproving operations and flight safety at Madrid Barajas
Brussels, Belgium - Results of Madrid pilot controller task force
With Spain facing traffic growth of 6.2% in 2008, a major workshop co-organised by Eurocontrol, IATA (International Air Transport Association) and AENA -the Spanish air navigation service provider- has... more
ReportCaracas Airport (2): no explosive on the Air Europa's airplane
Caracas, Venezuela - It was a false alarm
The Venezuelan police forces have not found any tracks of explosive on Air Europe Airbus A-330 airplane, blocked in the airport of Caracas after the alert launched following a couple of phone calls that... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines increases ticket-change fees
Atlanta, USA - A fee equal to 150 dollars
United Airlines announced it's increasing business-travel fares and ticket-change fees to offset fuel costs. U.S. airlines have been adding fees, cutting capacity and raising fares to cope with jet-fuel... more
Civil aviationTaiwan announces direct flights with China
Taipei, Republic of China - Starting from July with charter connections in the week-end
Starting from July it will be possible to reach China from Taiwan, the president Ying-Jeou said, and added that will be introduced charter flights in the week-end; within the end of the year these flights... more
SecurityCaracas airport: bomb alert on Air Europe airplane
Caracas, Venezuela - "Aircraft has been transferred in a specific place"
A bomb alert has been put out from an Air Europe airplane flying to Spain while it was at Caracas International airport, Venezuela. That's been announced by an airline's agent at "Globovision" TV. "We've... more
Latest newsVenezuela: discovered wreck in the Los Roques archipelago, maybe the airplane of Transaven
Caracas, Venezuela - An object at 400 m depth
The Italian Foreign Minister has confirmed the discovery of a wreck that could be compatible with LET-410UVO belonging to Transaven, lost at sea on January 4th on the route between Caracas and Los Roques,... more
Press releaseAmnesty International presses an enquiry on civilians' killing by Israeli army
Rome, Italy - Tank, aircraft and helicopters in action on Gaza strip 2 days ago
Amnesty International has called on the Israeli government to immediately order a full and independent investigation into the killings of Palestinian civilians by Israeli forces in the Gaza strip. "Yesterday’s s... more
AerospaceGalileo: towards an agreement for its launch
Strasbourg, France - The European Parliament will talk aboout the matter in the April 22th session
The European Parliament will have to approve, in the April 22 session, the regulation that will allow the implementation of the European satellite navigation programmes following the negotiation's failure... more
AirportsBologna: today's strike caused 4 flights cancellations
Bologna, Italy - It's lasted 4 hours
Because of the 4 hours' strike called today by Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl and UilTrasporti for employers of Giacchieri and by Cub-RdB for MH, BAS, Giacchieri, Koop Service and SAB's employers, at Bologna airport... more
Military aviationF-16 fighter take-off for scramble alarm: foreign airplane intercepted
Rome, Italy - C-130 from Kuwait has got in the national air space with no authorization
"A couple of F-16 airplanes of 5° wing has taken-off after the alarm of Cervia's air base, today at 08:45, to intercept a C-310 cargo-plane from Kuwait which was flying in the national air space without... more
AirlinesSWISS teams up with US Airways to Philadelphia
Basel, Switzerland - From April, 26th
SWISS travellers will be able to fly from Zurich to Philadelphia on US Airways-operated flights from April, 26th onwards; and US Airways customers will have onward connections from Zurich operated by SWISS... more
ReportPasturages on fire around Buenos Aires: air traffic in trouble
Buenos Aires , Argentina - Stakes lighted on by breeders to protest against government
Breeders of the county around Buenos Aires and Cordoba has lighted on stakes and put fire to the pasturages to protest against the government, creating a deep smoke's cloud which has denied the regular... more
AirportsHeathrow, more and more flights on late
London, UK - CAA's numbers are not pleasant
Hard times for Heathrow airport. After the chaos of Terminal 5's inauguration, new figures from CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) come to further ruin London's airport reputation. In according to the authority,... more
AirportsLatina airport, "It will be OK within 2 years"
Latina, Italy - It's been sentenced by Pasquale Fusco, provincial councillor of great artworks
Pasquale Fusco, provincial councillor of great artworks, is optimism about the realization of the airport in Latina, in spite of the debates generated by the choice of Viterbo as third regional airport. The... more
IndustryInauguration of the new Helicopter Italia's headquarters
Trento, Italy - A 2,000 share meters structure, with 1,000 of offices and training premises, and 3,000 of apron
The new headquarters of Helicopters Italia Company has been inaugurated yesterday at the "G.Caproni" airport of Trento. Helicopters Italia is a leader company in the maintenance, logistic and training... more
AirportsFiumicino-Malpensa, Marrazzo asks for clarity
Rome, Italy - Region's president is worry about the new government moves
Piero Marrazzo, president of Regione Lazio, addresses his words to Berlusconi, new-president of Council, to know the future strategies of government about Malpensa and Fiumicino issue. Winning of center-right... more
Civil aviationEuropean Union warning to Alitalia on the bridge-loan
Brussels, Belgium - "A competitor can appeal to a national court and achieve the return"
"Also the bridge-loan, as all the aids of State, must be notified to European Committee". European Union said, and added, on the contrary, "A competitor can appeal to a national court and achieve the return". "All... more
AirportsVenice. SAVE, 2007 budget has been approved by shareholders
Venice, Italy - Financial net position at EUR -31,1m
Budget 2007 has been approved by shareholders of SAVE (Management company Venice airport). Financial net position of 2007 December, 31th, is at EUR -31,1m, net debt of the previous year was EUR 125,3m.... more
AirlinesAbruzzo airport, routes to Paris, Bruxelles and Munich resume today
Pescara, Italy - Pescara's air station inaugurates the summer season
Today, April, 18th, starts the summer season at Abruzzo International airport (Pescara), with the return of direct flights to Charleroi (Bruxelles), Munich and Paris. The official notice has come yesterday... more
AirlinesHelvetic Airways launches new connections between Palermo and Zurich
Palermo, Italy - Announced during a press conference
For the Euro 2008 that will take place in June (from 7th to 29th), Helvetic Airways and GESAP (Palermo Airport Management Company) have announced a press conference in which will be launched the new connections... more
Civil aviationAir Traffic: lost 42 million of baggages in 2007
Brussels, Belgium - Data by SITA
The number of baggages lost in all the world has seen in 2007 an exponential growth. The figure has been equal to 42 million of baggages, +25% compared with 2006. These data have been disclosed by SITA,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): here comes the denial by Aeroflot
Rome, Italy - Conditions of tender not tempting
Here comes the denial by Russian national airlines Aeroflot about a possible new participation in the Alitalia privatization procedure. "It is unlikely our participation for the second time in the tender... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): a new figure appears, François Perol
Rome, Italy - French vice-Secretary General and counsellor for the industrial policies
A new figure appears in the matter between Alitalia and Air France: François Perol, French vice-Secretary General and counsellor for the industrial policies. This is the hypothesis supported by the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: go-ahead to the "Bipartisan" agreement. But will do EU agree?
Rome, Italy - The Italian Government will establish a bridge-loan equal to 100-150 million Euro
Latest indiscretions reported that for the Alitalia matter a "Bipartisan" agreement has been found, between the Italian new and outgoing Governments, to guarantee the company continuity: a decree law that... more
Military aviationAMI: "Vip media day" has ended "Spring Flag 2008"
Cagliari, Italy - Yesterday the biggest Military aeronautics drill has ended, more than 100 journalists were there
On April, 17th, "Vip Media Day" at Decimomannu (Cagliari) air station has ended "Spring Flag 2008", the biggest Military aeronautics drill organized and managed by operative command of Air Forces (COFA)... more
Press releaseAdR Shareholders’ Meeting approves 2007 financial statements
Rome, Italy - Net result of 18.9 million Euro
"The Shareholders’ Meeting of the company Aeroporti di Roma, held today on first call, chaired by Fabrizio Palenzona, approved the company financial statements for 2007. The year closed with a net result o... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: rains and high winds are coming on middle-northern regions of Italy
Rome, Italy - Warning has been issued by Civil defense department
"A huge perturbance is crossing the middle-west Mediterranean area, moving to the northern Italian regions with damp rushes and strongly changeable. Civil defense department has issued a warning valid... more
Civil aviationRyanair, Council of State refuses to give more slots in Ciampino
Rome, Italy - Enac's measures confirmed
On April, 15th, Council of State has approved the measures of Enac (National authority civil aviation) about the reduction of air traffic at Roma-Ciampino airport. This decision nullifies the recourse... more
Military aviationThe dispatch of air forces in Iraq, source of debates also in Japan
Tokyo, Japan - According to a judge of a Court this action would be unconstitutional
The dispatch of airplanes and helicopters in Iraq is source of debates also in Japan, where a judge of Nagoya's Court said this action would be unconstitutional, in accordance with the 1937 Constitution... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines to pay 110 million dollars fine
Washington, USA - To have priced fixing on international cargo shipments
Japan Airlines agreed to plead guilty to price fixing on international cargo shipments and pay a $110 million (U.S.) fine, the U.S. justice department said yesterday. In the plea agreement, which was... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): a meeting between Government and management has been announced for next week
Rome, Italy - Berlusconi-Sarkozy, a meeting to talk about the proposal by Air France-KLM
A meeting between Government and Alitalia management has been announced for the next week, the new Italian Premier, Silvio Berlusconi, said, and added the matter with Air France-KLM could be reopened only... more
AirportsBologna, ground staff's strike at "Marconi" airport
Bologna, Italy - Tomorrow, April, 18th, from 12:00am to 16:00pm
Tomorrow, April, 18th, Bologna airport will be out of service from 12:00am to 16:00pm because of a strike called by the ground crew. Flights will be not guaranteed along the 4 hours when the employers... more
AccidentsATR Tuninter hearing: Gup admits civil parts constitution
Palermo, Italy - Of "Committee October, 8th to not forget" and relatives of a victim and an injured
Vittorio Anania, gup which has presided today over the preliminary audience of the trial about the ATR-72 Tuninter's incident (well known as "The Capo Gallo disaster") of 2005 August, 6th in the waters... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland denies the partnership with a Russian industry for the AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - Agreement for helicopters monitoring
Finmeccanica denies the statements of the Russian Industry Minister, Denis Manturov. According to the Minister, the Italian helicopter industry AgustaWestland would have signed an agreement with Oboronprom,... more