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ReportBetancourt's airplane rescue quits Colombia
Paris, France - It had been sent to rescue the hostage if she would be released
The airplane which had been sent in Colombia from France, supported by Spain and Switzerland to rescue the ex-presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt (restricted since 2002) is going to come back in France... more
AirlinesResolutions approved by the 2008 Annual General Meeting of SAS AB
Stockholm, Sweden - The Meeting resolved that no dividend would be paid to shareholders for 2007
"The Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, April 9, approved the motion put forward by the Nomination Committee regarding the re-election of the following Board members of SAS AB: Jens Erik Christensen,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: today meeting between Government and Unions
Rome, Italy - AZ Services out of perimeter of the new airline
The meeting between Government and Unions has been announced today. According to some press sources, the Unions would be willing to leave AZ Services out of perimeter of the new airline and to accept the... more
Civil aviationoneworld airlines' commitment to the environment
Los Angeles, Usa - USD 130 billion fleet re-equipment programme
"As the cornerstone of their commitment to minimise their impact on the environment, airlines in the oneworld alliance are currently in the midst of modernising their fleets with the delivery of almost... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines: schedule changes boost capacity on regional routes
Rome, Italy - And South West Pacific destinations
"Singapore Airlines will be making some adjustments to its schedules in response to changing patterns in demand for travel. The adjustments will reallocate capacity among the routes and result in an increase... more
AirlinesA new reality has landed in Italy
Milan, Italy - Hainan Airlines now belongs to BSP
"Seda (European airlines company), GSA (General sales agent) Hainan Airlines' exclusive, announces that from April, 1st, Hanan Airlines is joined the Italian BSP. Hainan Airlines flies through 50 destinations... more
IndustryEmbraer exhibits Phenom 300 executive jet at Sun 'N Fun Fly-in 2008
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Visitors will be able to see and experience a full-size interior mock-up of the light jet
"Embraer is exhibiting a full-scale mock-up of the Phenom 300 jet, for the third consecutive year, at the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In 2008, April 8-13, at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida. T... more
Helicopters"CHAIN", new aeronautical society of the Campania network
Naples, Italy - New ideas: three airplanes and two helicopters
"CHAIN", Campania Helicopters and Airplanes Industry Network, is the new society introduced officially on Monday by the president, Dario Scalella. 14 companies (six will adhere in short time), 500 employees... more
Civil aviationItaly-Israel have signed a deal for more air connections
Rome , Italy - Decision has been encouraged by the tourism's increase to the Holy Land
Italy and Israel have signed a deal for the increase of number of flights which connect Rome and Milan with the "Ben Gurion", Tel Aviv's airport. Last April, 7th, indeed, ENAC (Italian civil aviation... more
Fair and showsItalian Military Aviation: "Giornata azzurra" 2008 in Pratica di Mare
Rome, Italy - The best military aviation's models will parade in next May, 25th
Military airport in Pratica di Mare will accommodate, in next May, 25th, "Giornata azzurra", the air show organized by the Italian Aeronautics, where the aerobatics teams from France, Spain and Switzerland... more
IndustryHoneywell wins USD 23 bn Embraer's propulsion system contract
Washington, USA - Propulsion system will include engine, nacelle and thrust reverser
Honeywell announced that it has been chosen to supply the latest generation of its HTF-7000 turbofan propulsion system family for Embraer's new MSJ and MLJ business aircraft (see AVIONEWS). The contract... more
Civil aviationFrom Finmeccanica Group themost advanced system for air traffic control in Bulgaria
Rome, Italy - The system realised by SELEX Sistemi Integrati
In fact, today the most evolved air traffic control system realised by SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, has been inaugurated in the Air Traffic Service Authority (ATSA) centre located in... more
OccurrencesFiumicino, AS Roma's flight to Manchester on late
Rome, Italy - Unpleasant beginning for the Roman team on the eve of the hard Cup's match
The As Rome's mission in England has not started in a good way. The airplane which should had carry the team to Manchester had to stop itself in Frankfurt's airport because of unknown troubles, compelling... more
IndustryBoeing revises 787 first flight and delivery plans
Everett, USA - Adds schedule margin to reduce risk of further delays
Boeing today announced a revised plan for first flight and initial deliveries of the 787 Dreamliner that includes additional schedule margin to reduce risk of further delays on the program. While significant... more
AccidentsGreat Britain air accident: on board the famous car pilot David Leslie
Farnborough, Great Britain - Aircraft pilot informed airport tower of heavy engine vibrations before crash
On the private Cessna Citation 501 business jet crashed on last March 31 on a house in Broadwater Gardens near Farnborough, Kent County, died the famous car pilot David Leslie, 54, with his team manager,... more
Civil aviationIATA: improving African safety
Lagos, Nigeria - Further enhancements to its commitment
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced further enhancements to its commitment to improve aviation safety in Africa. 'African safety has improved, but the accident rate is still... more
AirlinesVueling has transported 1,4 m passengers in the first quarter, increasing of 32,1% compared to 2007
Milan, Italy - The airline has carried 539.042 people in March with a load factor medium of 72,4%
"Vueling, the next generation airline, has transported altogether 1.415.896 passengers in the first 2008's quarter, increasing of 32,1% compared to the same period of 2007. Moreover, the airline has... more
AirportsMexico: new airport at Riviera Maya within 2008
Cancun, Mexico - Works will start soon
The works' project for the realization of the airport at Riviera Maya will be approved within 2008. Luis Tellez, Mexican minister of transport, has announced it. Mexican government wants to go on... more
AirlinesAer Lingus: partnership with United Airlines from November, 1st
Dublin, Ireland - Signs code-share agreement with leading US carrier
Aer Lingus and United Airlines have yesterday announced that they will commence a code-share agreement that will enable seamless booking on each other's flights from November, 1th 2008. The agreement... more
AirportsTurin-Caselle: domestic connections +28%
Turin, Italy - Catania at the 1st place
Growth in the domestic connections, in particular to South Italy, from the airport of Turin-Caselle: +28% with a increase of load factor equal to 10%. Among the main destinations: Catania (103%), Lamezia... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines cancels hundreds flights due to a FAA disposition
Dallas, USA - Loss of maintenance to the MD-80 fleet
Recent extraordinary inspections by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are provoking serious hardships to American Airlines and all US customers. AA cancelled yesterday 500 flights, and the carrier... more
AirportsEnna, Italian Minister of Transport weighs up the project for a goods-station
Enna, Italy - Chinese company interested to the realization
Project for the realization of a goods-station in Enna (Sicily), presented by a Chinese company, is getting many assents by the civic administrators of the Sicilian town. The purpose of the airport... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland and its future possibilities on Japanese market
Cascina Costa, Italy - Opened a new regional business headquarters in Japan yesterday
"AgustaWestland (AW), in support of its increasing business activities in Japan, announced the opening of its new regional business headquarters in Tokyo. The opening ceremony was attended by Finmeccanica... more
AirlinesAlitalia: satisfaction by ANPAC after the yesterday Board
Rome, Italy - Shares readmitted in the Stock Exchange
"Satisfaction for the decision of the Alitalia's Board. I hope the Italian Government plans the negotiations with the support's action in our mediation with Air France-KLM". These are the words of Fabio... more
AirportsAutogrill: European Commission clears acquisition of remaining 49.95% of Aldeasa
Milan, Italy - Closing date of the operation: 14th April
"The European Commission has cleared the acquisition by Autogrill of the remaining 49.95% of Aldeasa S.A. held by Altadis S.A. as compatible with the EU antitrust law. Conducted through Autogrill... more
Press releaseAlitalia's Board of Directors: the financial and asset situation and the Company’s continuing operation
Rome, Italy - The Board will continue to monitor the evolution of the economic, financial and asset situation
"The Alitalia Board of Directors met yesterday to examine, amongst other items on the agenda, the financial and asset situation and the Company’s continuing operation. During the meeting, the Board f... more
IndustryEmbraer announced MSJ & MLJ executive jets
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Company selects engine and avionics suppliers
"Embraer formally introduced, yesterday, its new Embraer MSJ and Embraer MLJ executive jet programs, which were recently approved by the Company’s Board of Directors. The midsize Embraer MSJ, with a 3... more
AirlinesMexicana to join oneworld alliance
Los Angeles, Usa - Its fleet is composed of 62 aircraft
"Mexicana is to join oneworld®. Mexico and Central America’s leading airline today accepted a formal invitation to become part of the world’s leading quality airline alliance after being unanimously elec... more
Science and technology"Solar Impulse" becomes a symbol of the European Commission
Brussels, Belgium - The project has been presented today
"'Solar Impulse', the Swiss solar-powered aeroplane project, was presented today to the European Parliament in Brussels within the framework of the 'Towards a more sustainable aviation' seminar organised... more
AccidentsMissed aircraft in Venezuela: military ship researches will last until April 19
Rome, Italy - If needed, additional searches could be performed by and Italian firm
According to Venezuelan media, tomorrow will start the researches performed by military Venezuelan oceanographic ship "Punta Brava" which will last until April 19. If nothing will be found, the contract... more
AccidentsVietnam, military airplane crashes: five people died
Hanoi, Vietnam - The twin-engine airplane is crashed in Thanh Tri, nearby the Capital
A military twin-engine airplane with 5 people aboard is crashed around 10:00am (local time) in the outskirts of Hanoi, in Vietnam. The 5 militaries are died. Now, incident's causes are unknown. In... more
AirlinesAlpi Eagles, postponed deadline for the dossier's presentation to the bankruptcy Court
Venice, Italy - Boldrin aims at recover flights within May
Postponed on April 30th the deadline for the Alpi Eagles dossier's presentation for the relaunch of the airline. The decision has been made by the bankruptcy judge, and the national press reports the... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: military involvement in SESAR crucial says high-level meeting
Brussels, Belgium - A close relationship at strategic and technical level will be necessary
"The involvement and commitment of the military is crucial for the success of SESAR, but additional resources must be allocated for this according to a recent meeting of the Military ATM Board (MAB). The... more
CuriositiesNaomi Campbell banned from British Airways flights
London, United Kingdom - After the embarrassing episode happened last week at Heathrow
"Naomi uses to fly with British Airways since 30 years and she's a good customer", has said last week her secretary, when she's been arrested after an embarrassing episode at London's Heathrow airport:... more
AirportsChinese company acquires a German airport
Berlin, Germany - Schwerin's airport will be owned by "Linkglobal Logistic"
Schwerin's airport, in Germany, in the East region of Meclemburg, will be the first airport to be owned by a Chinese company. "Linkglobal Logistic" will pay, for the airport's purchase, EUR 30 m, by... more
AirportsAutogrill renews contracts at Florida’s Tampa and Miami International Airports
Milan, Italy - The Group extends its concession at Arkansas’ Little Rock Airport
"Through its American HMSHost division, Autogrill Group has secured a contract renewal for its concessions at Tampa International Airport two years in advance of the expiration date and extended its contract... more
MuseumsItalian Aeronautics Museum "Caproni": "Prova a volare", the interactive exhibition
Trento, Italy - From the simulation of flight by the first airplanes to space exploration
"From April 19, 2008 to January 11, 2009 at 'Gianni Caproni', the Italian Aeronautics Museum in Trento, all can try the experience to become a pilot or a spaceman, thanks to the interactive exhibition... more
Civil aviationICAO: symposium about improving safety, security, efficiency of air transport
Montreal, Canada - It will take place next Thursday and Friday
"This two-day symposium (April 10-11), organized by the European Commission in cooperation with ICAO, will explore how regional cooperation can be effective in addressing the challenges faced by civil... more
Finance and economyCitigroup, new investments in transports
New York, USA - Funds for new infrastructures have been increased
Citigroup, American bank group, has opted for a stock's increase which will guarantee USD 5,5 bn for the realization of new infrastructures inside the airports. First the object of the Citi Infrastructure... more
OccurrencesBangkok, emergency landing because of a man armed with a knife
Bangkok, Thailandia - Arrested and examined, it seems the man has mental troubles
At 09:30 local time (04:30 in the morning Italian time), the pilot of a Gmg Airlines's airplane (Bangladesh carrier), flying from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Dacca (Bangladesh), with 60 passengers on board,... more
PeopleAppointed Vice-Chairman of TOSC of Aci Europe
Turin, Italy - It's Eng. Ivan Bassato
"Ivan Bassato holds the position of Operations Director at SAGAT SpA, the Turin International Airport management company. His primary areas of responsibility include airfield supervision, apron management,... more
AerospaceEU approves programme for "Galileo" satellite system
Brussels, Belgium - Next april, 27th it will be launched the 2nd satellite test
Transport and Telecommunications Council of the EU, met yesterday in Luxembourg, has approved the European satellite project called "Galileo", after many impediments and financial troubles, passed by Ecofin... more
OccurrencesVenice, emergency landing at "Marco Polo" airport
Venice, Italy - No bad consequences for passengers and the crew
A Lufthansa Airbus airplane has been forced, yesterday night, to make an emergency landing at "Marco Polo" airport, in Venice, because of an engine's failure. After the pilot has wasted 4700 fuel's... more
AirlinesSterling launches Florence-Oslo "Low-cost" flights for EUR 60
Florence, Italy - Three direct weekly flights from the Tuscany regional capital
"Sterling airline has launched an amazing deal to promote flights Florence-Oslo round trip: EUR 60, all included. The promotional deal is purchasable directly on www.sterling.com or in a common travel... more
IndustryEmbraer reports first-quarter 2008 deliveries and updates order book
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Total firm order backlog sets new record
"Embraer reports that its firm order backlog for the Commercial Aviation, Executive Aviation, and Defense and Government segments increased by USD 1.5 billion during the first quarter of 2008 (1Q08), totaling... more
Finance and economyAlitalia (3): last day of exchange's suspension
Milan, Italy - Negotiation suspended until April, 8th
Last day of exchange's suspensions for Alitalia's stocks. Last Friday, "Borsa Italiana" had established the negotiation on stocks should be suspended "Until April, 8th waiting for a release". Last signed... more
AirlinesTAP, clear increase in 2007
Lisbon, Portugal - Portuguese airline has ended the year with a EUR 32,8 m active
Fernando Pinto, "TAP"'s president, has announced with satisfaction the end of 2007 with an active that's brought EUR 32,8 m in the State' cashes. "TAP" has got a 68 airplanes' fleet (Airbus A-310, A-320,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): reappears the Italian concert-party
Rome, Italy - Lufthansa in partnership with Italian entrepreneurs
"A scheme at variable geometry is building to make up the future", here it return to speak again of an Italian concert-party for Alitalia. According to the national press, this scheme would see Lufthansa... more
IndustryBoeing sponsors flight of historic airplanes over Washington, D.C.
Washington, Usa - April 10 Flyover of B-17, Spitfire, P-51 Mustang, and P-40 Kittyhawk to commemorate US airmen who died in combat
"The Boeing Company announced that it is sponsoring a flyover of four historic military airplanes in honor of U.S. airmen who died during World War II and in subsequent conflicts. The event will take... more
HelicoptersAgusta sale helicopters, EU condemns Italy
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - In according to the European Court of Justice, Italy must follow the International procedures
The decision of the European Court of Justice has arrived in the morning, and it fails Italian government, that has given the exclusive to Agusta, the helicopter company, to supply helicopters without... more