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AirportsAeroporti di Roma, on April 16th the goodbye of Basile
Rome, Italy - Yesterday the Board of Directors
"During the yesterday Board meeting the Chairman Fabrizio Palenzona informed that upon approval of the Financial Statements as at 31/12/2007 by the Shareholders’ Meeting to be held on April 16th 2007, A... more
PeopleAVIONEWS exclusive: Imperato talks about customs barriers between Italy and USA
Rome, Italy - The US presidential candidate worried about terrorism and false goods
Daniel Imperato talks about customs barriers and difficulties of integration between Europe and USA: "The breaking-down of customs barriers and the inception of a federation that combines Northern America... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): 37 airplanes at ground with the new plan of Air France-KLM
Rome, Italy - "The renewal of the fleet is one of the main priority of the Group"
Unavoidable the suspension of the Alitalia's stock in Piazza Affari after the announcement of the new proposal by Air France-KLM. Beyond of the confirmation for the 2,120 redundancies, the plan forecasts... more
IndustryAirAsia X orders 10 additional Airbus aircraft
Milan, Italy - Model A-330/300 for the new long-haul low cost-carrier within the Group
"AirAsia X, the new long-haul low cost-carrier within the AirAsia Group, has signed a firm contract for an additional 10 A-330/300s, which brings the airline's total order to 25 A-330 aircraft. In June... more
PeopleAVIONEWS exclusive. Imperato: "New Italian government should give more guarantee"
Rome, Italy - White House candidate worried about immigration and made in Italy
Imperato also talks about security: "I guess Berlusconi's thoughts are the same as mine. I'm sure Berlusconi's enemies are at the same time Italians' enemies. They are the same people who'd like to see... more
Science and technologyGB: cellphone on board, OFCOM approves it
London, United Kingdom - In according to the British communications Authority, proposal is practicable
OFCOM has approved the plan that could permit to the airlines to launch mobile communication services on board of UK-registered airplanes, as it already happens for some other international carriers. The... more
AirportsAdF: operating changes at "Vespucci" airport today and on Monday
Florence, Italy - On the occasion, respectively, of the 85th anniversary of the Italian Air Force Foundation and of 70th of the Armed Force's presence in the Tuscan city
"Following to the event for the 85th anniversary of the Italian Air Force Foundation and of 70th anniversary of the Armed Force in Florence, could be some changes to the normal activity of the airport... more
Sport aviationEASA presents flight plan for Sport Aviation
Cologne, Germany - A workshop at AeroExpo Prague 2008
"General Aviation is a priority for the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). In order to present and discuss new proposals with the Sport Aviation community, the Agency is organizing a dedicated workshop... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the new Air France-KLM plan reconfirms 2,120 redundancies
Rome, Italy - "Air France-KLM has chosen the policy to not abandon the employees"
Confirmed 2,120 redundancies in the new proposal of Air France-KLM. The document, sent to the Italian Unions yesterday night, is reported that 567 pilots, 594 flight attendants, 121 employees abroad and... more
PeopleAVIONEWS exclusive: the White House candidate explained how to tutelage Made in Italy
Rome, Italy - According to Imperato is necessary that the Italian firms are not closed out
Imperato puts his firms at disposal of Italy. "My societies are able to accomplish the bridge over Messina -Imperato said. I wish that Berlusconi win, because only in this manner I can help the Italian... more
PeopleAVIONEWS exclusive: Imperato said "Alitalia matter to the Italians or to the Italo-Americans"
Rome, Italy - A support to the Berlusconi concert party from USA
The candidate to the American Presidential elections, Imperato, said that will support the Berlusconi's economic line, and considers that Alitalia's affair has to be managed by Italian undertakers or Italo-Americans. "I... more
PeopleAVIONEWS exclusive. Imperato "Berlusconi's enemies want to give Alitalia away to Air France"
Rome, Italy - "USA were born as an united federation, in Italy there's not much national solidarity"
Imperato sends a clear message to Berlusconi: "What I can say to Berlusconi is that he's the only political opportunity for Italian's future. But he has to be careful, he's surrounded by enemies. People... more
AccidentsMil Mi-8 crashed in the Black Sea (2): victims increase to 12
Kiev, Ukraine - Confirmation comes from Ukraine Emergencies' Minister
The only one survivor of the border guard's helicopter crashed yesterday nearby Zmeiny Island (also know as Snakes' Island, or Achille Island), in the Black Sea, is fighting for his life. The helicopter,... more
IndustryEmbraer signs new Brazilian airline to USD 1.4 billion contract
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The company’s fleet will have 36 EMBRAER 195 jets, and could grow to 76 airplanes
"Embraer signed a contract with the newest Brazilian airline, commanded by the businessman David Neeleman, for the sale of 36 EMBRAER 195 jets. The agreement also includes options for another 20 aircraft... more
Civil aviationBoeing confirmed an agreement with Turkmenistan Airlines for three 737 Next Generation airplanes
Seattle, USA - A deal worth 221 million dollars
The Boeing Company today confirmed an order for three Next Generation 737s by national flag carrier Turkmenistan Airlines. The order for two 737/900ERs and one 737/700 is worth approximately 221 million... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to inaugurate flights from NY and Houston to London-Heathrow
Houston, Usa - On Saturday, March 29
"Continental Airlines will launch nonstop flights to London/Heathrow from both its New York and Houston hubs on Saturday, March 29, 2008. This will be the largest single-day international service expansion... more
Military aviationAmerican Aviation Forces intensify raid in Waziristan
Washington, Usa - Before losing the precious support of president Musharraf
In spite of Pervez Musharraf has been elected president of Pakistan in the polls of last October, 6th, and despite of he left his rank as Chairman of chiefs of staff, especially after the attack in which... more
PeopleAVIONEWS exclusive: Imperato speaks about false goods that unload in Italy
Rome, Italy - The White House's candidate says that "Italy has to protect oneself"
Imperato speaks about the security problem also in proportion to the illegal goods discharge in ports and airports. "The problem of Italy is that has not barriers to defend oneself by Chinese products... more
PeopleAVIONEWS exclusive. The United States presidential candidate undertakes personally for the connections between Sicily and USA
Rome, Italy - Imperato: "Sicily must become the city of the Mediterranean"
Imperato talks about better air connections with Sicily: "I believe that the Sicily-system and the Milan-system are integrable and represent two examples of a profitable success. I wish Berlusconi took... more
PeopleAVIONEWS exclusive. The United States presidential candidate intends to build the "Bridge over the Messina Strait"
Rome, Italy - Imperato launches communications projects for Italy and Sicily
The United States presidential autonomista independent candidate, Daniel Imperato, intends to help Silvio Berlusconi in the Alitalia affaire and to build the "Bridge over the Messina Strait". "Italy... more
PeopleAVIONEWS exclusive: Imperato supports Berusconi: "Alitalia has to go to Italians"
Rome, Italy - The White House candidate supports the entrepreneurs nearest to Berlusconi
Daniel Imperato is again in Italy, and AVIONEWS exclusively interviewed him about the enforcement of Italy-USA connections in a reserved room of the St. Regis Grand Hotel in Rome. Imperato is the independent... more
AirlinesBombardier confirms unidentified Q-400 customer as Air Berlin
Toronto, Canada - It's the third-largest low-cost carrier in Europe
Bombardier Aerospace confirmed that a firm order from an European airline for 10 Q-400 turboprop aircraft plus 10 options, announced on October 23, 2007, was placed by Air Berlin PLC of Berlin, Germany.... more
PeopleAVIONEWS exclusive: Imperato asks for better links Italy-USA
Rome, Italy - Candidate to the White House, he wants to help Sicilian Airlines
Imperato says he wants to move Italy and USA closer. "I'm in Italy to help Raffaele Lombardo and I know that at the same way I'm giving a help to Silvio Berlusconi. I'm in the United States as undertaker... more
AerospaceCassini "Tastes" organic brew at Saturn's geyser moon
Rome, Italy - The jets themselves harmlessly peppered Cassini
The Cassini spacecraft tasted and sampled a surprising organic brew erupting in geyser-like fashion from Saturn's moon Enceladus during a close flyby. At closest approach, Cassini was only about 48 km... more
Finance and economyAlitalia (5): Common stocks excluded from the Italian Blue Chip
Milan, Italy - Because of the high volatility of its price
By the March, 28th's closing, S&P/Mib Index Committee has decided to exclude Alitalia's common stock from the main index of the Italian Blue Chip. The cause? "The extreme volatility of its price and the... more
Press releaseANPAV AVIA about Alitalia
Rome, Italy - They'll be tight to drive exploitations back
"In this ticklish moment, we express our worry about the divided views of the unions that represent Alitalia's workers. We're going to read the new Air France document then we'll verify the real French... more
AirportsMalpensa, only 50% of the Alitalia's slots will be absorbed from airlines already operating
Milan, Italy - A loss equal to eight million passengers
Latest news from Malpensa. The 182 slots dismissed by Alitalia will not be absorbed from an only airline, but the 50% will be purchased by carriers already operating in the airport, while the remaining... more
AccidentsA Mil Mi-8 helicopter crashed into the Black Sea: at the present time seven victims
Kiev, Ukraine - A serious wounded and five missing people
Ukraine: a Russian-made Mil Mi-8 military helicopter belonging to the Frontier Service took off this morning at 11:00 am from Odessa, Ukraine's largest port, with 13 people onboard (12 soldiers and one... more
Press releaseAirOne aims to become the principle Malpensa carrier
Milan, Italy - The intercontinental flights are taking off
"AirOne is activating new domestic, international and intercontinental flights from Milan-Malpensa airport. Starting on March 30 there will be flights to Rome-Fiumicino and Naples, from April 1 to Palermo,... more
AirlinesDelta grounded 117 MD-88 airplanes to check them
Atlanta, Usa - 275 cancellations equal to 3% of its flights expected in the world
Delta Air Lines today provided the following update on the ongoing proactive and voluntary revalidation of a prior Airworthiness Directive on its fleet of 117 MD-88 aircraft: "Safety is Delta's No.... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: first press-conference with its new Director General
Brussels, Belgium - It will take place next Wednesday, April 2 in the morning
"The first Press Conference of the new EUROCONTROL Director General, Mr David McMillan, together with Marc Baumgartner, CEO and President of IFATCA, the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): pilots opposed to the purchase to Air France-KLM
Rome, Italy - Big anxiety for ANPAC, UIL-Trasporti and UP
Denial by Air France-KLM on rumours about redundancies' increase didn't generate any positive effects to the pilots' unions, still indisposed to the French airline's offer. According to the info immediately... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Air France-KLM denies the redundancies' increase
Rome, Italy - Tonight the presentation of the new agreement
The meeting with the Italian Unions to announce the new proposal by Air France-KLM has been announced for tonight. The details have not been disclosed yet, although there are already the first indiscretions. According... more
AirportsItalian Elba Isle, air traffic increasing from April, 5th
Campo nell'Elba, Italy - Intersky will inaugurate the airport's Summer season
It will take off from Friedrichschafen, Gerrmany, the first flight destined to the "Pila" airport, in Elba Island. From April, 5th to October, 25th there will be an increase on the flow of passengers... more
AirlinesNew services Qatar Airways for First and Business Class
Milan, Italy - The Premium Sales Office inaugurated in Doha
"Qatar Airways officially opened its brand new sales, reservations and ticketing office in Doha exclusively for First and Business Class customers. The Premium Sales Office, located on the C-ring road... more
AirlinesMeridiana: new flight Verona-Madrid from April, 21th
Olbia, Italy - 12 national and international destinations from "Valerio Catullo" airport
"On April, 21th, Meridiana will inaugurate a new link, from Verona to Madrid. This flight will be operated by one of the MD-82 airplanes with 165 seats and it will take off from Verona every Monday, Wednesday... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): new deal's proposal Air France-Klm is coming this evening
Rome, Italy - Signs of a thaw by unions
The new deal's proposal will be presented to the unions in the late afternoon, as the French Group President, Jean Cyril Spinetta, announced. Signs of a thaw are reaching from unions by Spinetta, but... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2008-06-29)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct loose or missing parts from the main slat track downstop assemblies, which could puncture the slat can and result in a fuel leak and consequent fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: March 24, 2008 [Page 15397-15399] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-130B4 helicopters (2008-06-22)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of cockpit throttle control of the engine, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: March 24, 2008 [Page 15395-15397] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 series airplanes and Airbus model A-300/600 series airplanes (2008-06-18)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 14670-14673] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pacific Aerospace Corporation, Ltd model 750XL airplanes (2008-06-16)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 14665-14666] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Goodrich Evacuation Systems Approved Under Technical Standard Orders (TSOs) TSO-C69, TSO-C69a, TSO-C69b, and TSO-C69c, installed on various Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, and Airbus Transport airplanes (2008-06-27)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of an evacuation system, which could impede an emergency evacuation and increase the chance of injury to passengers and flightcrew during the evacuation
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: March 24, 2008 [Page 15399-15409] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Civil aviationLugano-Berne: no award for the course’s granting
Berne, Switzerland - After the course’s divestment by Darwin Airlines
The Civil Aviation’s Federal Office (Ufac) didn’t adjudicated the course’s award for the provision of air services on the Lugano-Berne route. Last year, Federal Council was ready to give financial suppo... more
CuriositiesBrown denies "Blair and Royal Force One"
London, United Kingdom - The new Prime Minister cuts State and Crown travel costs
The ex-premier Tony Blair had chosen for this plan as the cheaper and safer way than the airplane hire for the official travels: the Tony Blair's ambitious project to buy two aircraft for the "Small" amount... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Board of Directors' meeting of yesterday
Rome, Italy - Following the meetings held on March 18, 20 and 25
"The Alitalia Board of Directors convened yesterday and acknowledged the progress of the trade unions negotiations following the meetings held on March 18, 20 and 25. To date, those meetings have not led... more
AirlinesMiro Radice Finance: interest to evaluate Alitalia cargo sector's dossier
Bergamo, Italy - It operates in this field through MiniLiner
"Miro Radici Finance- holding of the Miro Radici Family of Companies, led by Nicola Radici- expresses its own availability to evaluate the dossier regarding the Alitalia's cargo sector. Miro Radici... more
SecurityUSA, 10 fingerprints in every airport before the end of the year
New York, Usa - The increase of prevention's measures in the American airports raises protests
At the end of the year, every foreign citizen shall follow the new security's measures and give their 10 fingerprints to record (see for details AVIONEWS). This method will permit to the authorities... more
AirportsThe Terminal 5 in Heathrow will open tomorrow
London, United Kingdom - The phase of massive transfer from old terminal of airplanes, ramp vehicles is very delicate
In these hours there is a feverish work at the London-Heathrow international airport, to ensure a solution of continuity to the activity by BA, that from tomorrow morning will occupy new Terminal 5 of... more
ReportA USAF wrong delivery of military parts to Taiwan, raises US-China frictions
Beijing, China - The fact happened in 2005, but only now Chinese government said to be disappointed
In the wake of the next Olympic Games in China, afflicted by the recent problems rise due to Tibet revolt, the Chinese government remembered only now about a fact happened in the 2005, involving a wrong... more
AirportsWarsaw Airport: new Terminal 2 is ready
Warsaw, Poland - It will receive 12 million passengers per year
Next Friday, March 28th, the new Terminal 2 of the Warsaw Airport "Frédéric Chopin" will be opened to all the passengers. Its size will be doubly larger than the Terminal 1, and it will receive passengers w... more