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AirlinesLOT, positive results for the Italian market
Warsaw, Poland - A growth of 50% in 2007
Good results for the Polish national airline LOT which closed 2007 with a growth of 50% in the Italian market. "We are very happy" said Andrzej Kawalek, LOT manager for Italy. "In particular, we had... more
AirlinesEuropean airlines, data of January: Lufthansa in pole position
Brussels, Belgium - Negative results for British Airways
The main European airlines do the adding up for the first month of 2008. First position for the German airline Lufthansa, which transported over 14.4 million passengers, equal to a 7.6% growth with... more
Security"Fortress Europe" strengthens the defences
Brussels, Belgium - In the airports fingerprints and iris scanners
The Commissioner of Justice, Freedom and Security, and Vice-President of the European Union, Franco Frattini, presented today to the Commission a plan to strengthen the security controls in the transit... more
AirlinesSky Europe increases flights from Olbia
Rome, Italy - From next June 7th until September 27th
"Another new route will be added to SkyEurope's Summer schedule. From next June 7th until September 27th, 2008 the airline will operate the flight Olbia-Prague twice a week. The flights from Prague... more
Civil aviationEU: the surcharges applied to the baggages are illegal
Brussels, Belgium - The statement of the Community Institutions
According to the Community Institutions the surcharges that the low-cost airlines apply to the baggages are illegal. "The transport of baggage following the voyager is part of the travel contract".... more
IndustryEmbraer Legacy 600 deliveries grow in 2007
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Executive jet price increases in April
"Embraer delivered 36 Legacy 600 executive jets in 2007, surpassing the 30 aircraft the Company had projected in January 2007. This represents a 33% increase over 2006 and 80% over 2005 deliveries. The... more
Airports"Nicelli" (2), the BoD reduces from 5 to 3
Venice, Italy - And the flying school files an appeal
Times of change at the "Nicelli" airport of Venice-Lido. After the restructuring works and the building of the new control tower, which will become operational in March (see AVIONEWS), also the Board of... more
Airports"Nicelli", the new control tower soon operative
Venice, Italy - More safety and better service
The "Nicelli" airport of Venice-Lido reopened last May after a series of requalification works (see AVIONEWS), but so far the staff of ENAV, Italy's flight assistance company, had to content itself with... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on irregularities and false advertising on websites selling airline tickets on-line
Strasbourg, France - By Maria Badia i Cutchet (PSE)
"Written question E-5537/07 by Maria Badia i Cutchet (PSE) to the Council Subject: irregularities and false advertising on websites selling airline tickets on-line On 3 August 2007, the Commission... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on the quality of cabin air in EU airplanes
Strasbourg, France - By Marios Matsakis (ALDE)
"Written question E-5568/07 by Marios Matsakis (ALDE) to the Commission Subject: the quality of cabin air in EU airplanes The Pilots' Association in the UK has recently expressed concerns about... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on tranparency of airfares
Strasbourg, France - By Giovanna Corda (PSE)
"Written question E-5356/07 by Giovanna Corda (PSE) to the Commission Subject: transparency of airfares In recent years there has been an increase in airlines advertising extremely low prices,... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on increase in air fares
Strasbourg, France - By Kyriacos Triantaphyllides (GUE/NGL)
"Written question E-5371/07 by Kyriacos Triantaphyllides (GUE/NGL) to the Commission Subject: increase in air fares In 2004, a large number of airlines unilaterally decided to introduce an indirect... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on rights of air passengers
Strasbourg, France - By Edite Estrela (PSE) and Sérgio Sousa Pinto (PSE)
"Written question E-5166/07 by Edite Estrela (PSE) and Sérgio Sousa Pinto (PSE) to the Commission Subject: rights of air passengers Following the cancellation of a Brussels Airlines flight from... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica to be present at the "Singapore Air Show 2008"
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - From February 19th to 24th
From 19 to 24 February Finmeccanica will be at the "Singapore Air Show 2008", presenting its Force Multiplier technological solutions. Finmeccanica operates in Singapore via a representative office,... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland co-leader of the green rotorcraft programme
Cascina Costa, Italy - The industry is fully committed to investing in technologies and processes
"AgustaWestland, as a founding member of the Clean Sky initiative and co-leader of the Green Rotorcraft ITD (Integrated Technology Demonstration), warmly greets the launch in Brussels of the Clean Sky... more
Fair and shows"India DefExpo 2008" (2): the presence of Finmeccanica
New Delhi, India - From February 16th to 19th
From 16th to 19th February, Finmeccanica will present at "Defexpo 2008", New Delhi, its capabilities in the aeronautics, helicopters, security and defence systems sectors. India is experiencing a time... more
Fair and shows"India Defexpo 2008", armament fair, began yesterday
New Delhi, India - 273 companies take part, 21 from Italy
With the participation of 273 companies from 30 countries of the world, of which 21 Italian (among others, Finmeccanica, Alenia and Fincantieri), yesterday was opened in New Delhi, India, the "Defexpo... more
ReportOn trial the accused of the September 11 carnage
Washington, USA - The Pentagon will ask for the death penalty
The confirmation comes from general Thomas Hartman, legal advisor for military tribunals set up by the US to put on trial the accused for the carnage of September 11: the Pentagon will ask the death penalty... more
ReportUS military secrets to Chinese spying
New York, USA - Arrested four people among whom a Boeing ex-engineer and an analyst from US Defense ministry
American authorities announced yesterday the arrest of four people accused of international spying in favour of China. It seems the Chinese spying services were given some Pentagon top-secret documents... more
AirportsFormula One cars on auction in Kloten
Kloten, Germany - Sauber puts on sale the cars of world championships 1993-2005
A news that will rouse the interest of Formula One lovers: in the airport of Kloten (Zurich), the cars driven by the Sauber Team in the Formula One world championships disputed from 1993 to 2005 will be... more
AirlinesEos Airlines expands its network
New York, USA - Two new routes starting from next May 5th and July 6th
Eos, the all-business airline founded in 2004 by an ex British Airways manager, and based at New York's "JFK", will add two new routes to its network starting from next May 5th and July 6th: from Stansted... more
PeopleGeneral Vincenzo Camporini is the new chairman of chiefs of staff of the Italian Defense
Rome, Italy - The ceremony took place today in the presence of the Italian Republic president and the Defense minister
"General Vincenzo Camporini is the new chairman of chiefs of staff of the Italian Defense. The handover ceremony with admiral Di Paola, recently elected president of NATO's military Committee, took... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti closes 2007 with excellent results
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - 1.63 million passengers have been transported last year with a 11.2% increase
"Air Dolomiti, Italian airline belonging to Lufthansa Group, reports the traffic data of the 2007. The excellent results achieved in 2007 point out the positive trend of the carrier: the passengers... more
AirportsOrly Airport, second day of strike by the air-traffic controllers
Paris, France - Troubles forecast until February 15th
Second day of strike summoned by the air traffic controllers of the Orly airport who protest against the reorganization plan. The situation has provoked yesterday numerous delays and about half of the... more
ReportGreece, traffic paralysis tomorrow: airplanes, trains, buses and subway stop
Athens, Greece - A 24-hour strike against the pension reform
Due to the strike against the pension reform project proposed by the conservative government, transport will be paralyzed for 24 hours (starting from midnight) in all Greece: airplanes, trains, buses and... more
ReportSeven hours at the mercy of the waves: 37 saved by helicopters
Townsville, Australia - Bad adventure for some tourists on a yacht
The stormy sea made the boat lose its anchor: a yacht with onboard five crew members and 32 tourists. That is how their bad adventure started. Seven hours at the mercy of the waves and the wind near the... more
SecurityFAA AD on Saab model SAAB SF-340A and SAAB 340B airplanes (2008-03-17)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 11, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 28)] [Page 7657-7659] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F-27 Mark 050 airplanes (2008-03-21)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 11, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 28)] [Page 7663-7665] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Saab model SAAB SF-340A and model SAAB 340B airplanes (2008-03-18)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 11, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 28)] [Page 7659-7661] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2008-03-20)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the escape slide from being unusable during an emergency evacuation and consequent injury to passengers or crewmembers
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 11, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 28)] [Page 7666-7667] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2008-03-19)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 11, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 28)] [Page 7661-7663] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesAlitalia: ENAC aims at the recovery of the national airlines
Rome, Italy - Riggio: "If Alitalia reboots, everyone will feel better"
"We aim at the recovery of Alitalia that represents 50% of the national market, and if it reboots, everyone will feel better", these are the words of ENAC president, Vito Riggio, on the occasion of the... more
AirlinesQatar Airways to launch flights to Canton
Doha, Qatar - Beginning March 31
"Beginning March 31, Doha-based Qatar Airways will become the first airline from the Gulf to serve Guangzhou. It will operate four flights-a-week non-stop using an Airbus A-330 aircraft in a two-class... more
AirlinesSky Europe adds Rimini to its Summer schedule from June 2008
Rome, Italy - The carrier strengthens its network in Italy
"Sky Europe's network for the Summer season 2008 expands still further adding two new routes to those just announced: from the airport of Rimini two new flights will take off: to Prague, from June 6th... more
Military aviation"India DefExpo 2008", the Boeing showcase
St. Louis, USA - At the Pragati Maidan in New Delhi from February 16th to 19th
The Boeing Company will highlight its extensive portfolio of defense products and services at India's DefExpo 2008, February 16th-19th at the Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. "The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet... more
AirlinesSAS, Summer news: three new links to Oslo from Italy
Stockholm, Sweden - From Cagliari, Palermo and Venice
"SAS - Scandinavian Airlines expands on the Italian market and inaugurates three new Summer links to Oslo from Cagliari, Palermo and Venice. The flights will have a weekly frequency and will be operative... more
Press releaseENAV SpA: after Egypt, also Jordan asks to join European project "Blue Med"
Rome, Italy - Coordinated by the Italian Company for Air Navigation Services
"Within the regulations for the realization of the 'Single European Sky' for the integration of air spaces and the interoperability among the service providers in charge for the air traffic control, an... more
Civil aviationAirbus A-380 airplane, problem with the emergency slides
Toulouse, France - The German daily newspaper "Stern" reported
Further problem for the giant Airbus A-380. According to the German daily newspaper "Stern": "A review is done after every 70 flights. It was programmed since the commissioning of the model in October... more
AirportsMexico, a new fund for investing in the infrastrutures
Mexico City, Mexico - The State aims at the airports to welcome the worldwide tourism
After a meeting of national and international businessmen and tourist investors, the Mexico President, Felipe Calderón Hinojosa, has given guarantees on the next investments in this sector and has announced... more
AirlinesRyanair blocks the Website and loses 30 million Euro
Dublin, Ireland - From February 22nd at 10:00 pm to February 25th at 11:00 pm
The Ryanair booking website will be closed from February 22nd at 10:00 pm to February 25th at 11:00 pm due to a reorganization of the booking engine and optimization of Website control tools. A press... more
AirportsSEA, waiting for the convocation of "Tavolo Milano" a strike has been announced for Febryary 29th
Milan, Italy - Alitalia will cost Malpensa about 70 million Euro of damages
The confirmation or denial of the "Tavolo Milano" is expected for this week and in the meantime SEA, the Milan airports Management Company, counts the damages and announces a strike for the airport personnel.... more
AirlinesSAS: proposals from the nomination Committee of SAS AB to the 2008 Annual General Meeting
Stockholm, Sweden - New Board Chairman and new Board member
"The Nomination Committee of SAS AB will propose to the Annual General Meeting on April 9, 2008 that Consul-General Fritz H. Schur be elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of SAS AB. He is proposed... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of February
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow, on Tuesday 12 to next Sunday 17
Tuesday 12 - 2nd Annual Air Power India 2008. Hyatt Regency Delhi, New Delhi, India. + 65 6722 9388 www.iqpcevents.com Wednesday 13 - 11th Hamburg Aviation Conference. Hamburg, Germany. + 49... more
CuriositiesAeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... C as "Close formation"
Rome, Italy - It can only be performed in good weather conditions
The first example we are going to analyze is the Close formation, typical of acrobatic squads, which is only used is particular cases by combat airplanes. If not used in perfect agreement and good weather... more
CuriositiesAeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... W as "Wedge Two Ship Formation"
Rome, Italy - The most used by pilots
The Wedge Two Ship Formation is made up of two airplanes at the same level with the wingman in a rear position compared to the leader, at an angle varying between 30° and 60°. This is the pilots most u... more
AirportsAeradria SpA: flights and passengers composition
Rimini, Italy - Analysis for years 2006 and 2007
This morning in the Council Room of Aeradria SpA (Rimini's airport management society), a press-conference took place for the presentation of the final balance for flights and passengers 2007. "From... more
ReportPope Ratzinger flies to the United States
Rome, Italy - Official visit from April 15 to 20
The press room of the Holy See lets know that Pope Benedict XVI will conduct a trip to the United States of America between the 15th and the 20th of April. It will be the 8th international journey of Ratzinger... more
AirportsThe biometric checks at Heathrow Airport, in respect of privacy
London, United Kingdom - A new terminal will be opened in March
The tests for the biometric security check applications have started in Europe's largest airport, London-Heathrow, at the moment only for the domestic passengers at the Terminal 1, where will be requested... more
AirportsAosta: the "Gex" runway will be extended
Aosta, Italy - Provided also infrastructures improvements and the realization of the radio-assistance system
The president of the autonomous region of Valle d'Aosta, Luciano Caveri, informs that the European Community has started the procedures for the tender concerning the runway extension works (from 1240 to... more
AirportsJournalists reveal: "Security at Schiphol is a colander"
Amsterdam, Netherlands - The company: "We abide by the EU norms"
If what the TV-journalist Alberto Stegman declared to the Dutch newspaper "AD" is true, the security measures at Amsterdam-Schiphol airport, Europe's busiest, is full of holes. Stegman carried out an enquiry,... more