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Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007" (3): Embraer discloses more than USD 1,1 billion in orders at this edition
Dubai, UAE - Company reports firm orders for 66 commercial and business jets
"The '2007 Dubai Air Show' comes to an end with Embraer reporting more than USD 1.1 billion in firm orders from nine customers worldwide. The Lineage 1000 ultra-large business jet, in particular, has been... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: the Board approves results in the third quarted of 2007
Rome, Italy - Revenues up 7% in the first nine months of the year
Finmeccanica posted improved results in the third quarter of 2007, thanks to organic growth, confirming the stability and quality of its strategic development. - Revenues rose to EUR 9,117m from EUR... more
DefenseNATO: Italian Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola new President of the
Brussels, Belgium - He is the second Italian to hold this prestigious post
NATO defense chiefs chose Italian Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola on Wednesday as chairman of the Alliance's Military Committee, the Alliance's senior military post. He will replace Canadian Gen. Ray Henault... more
CuriositiesAeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... <b>G as "GAAA"<b>
Rome, Italy - Problems found in specific models of aircraft
General Aviation Airworthiness Alerts (Gaaa). Documents furnished by the FAA - Federal Aviation Administration - to technicians alerting them of problems that have been found in specific models of aircraft,... more
SecurityANSV: safety recommendation on B-737 airplanes nose landing gear
Rome, Italy - Positive feedback from FAA
"The Agenzia nazionale per la sicurezza del volo (ANSV) informs that the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), the civil aviation U.S. authority, has now closed the action upon the safety recommendation... more
AirportsVillanova d'Albenga, German airline interested in the airport
Villanova d'Albenga , Italy - The meeting of Tuesday in the ENAC headquarters has been useful to solve the crisis of the Liguria airport
The first details on the meeting of Tuesday, took place in the ENAC (Italian Authority for Civil Aviation) headquarters, to find a solution for the Villanova d'Albenga airport, come out. They are finding... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007" (2): Embraer appoints authorized sales representative in Turkey
Dubai, UAE - Company strengthens its Executive Jets vendor network with Kunak Jet Sales
"Embraer has named Kunak Jet Sales as an authorized sales representative in Turkey. The announcement was made at the 2007 Dubai Air Show, November 11-15. With this initiative, the Embraer will attempt... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007": Boeing, DAE signed agreement for 100 airplanes
Dubai, UAE - Royal Jordanian signed order for two 787s
"Boeing and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) in the last days signed a proposal acceptance at the 'Dubai Air Show' for 100 airplanes that includes four of Boeing's production models (70 737s and a mix... more
AirlinesThe envy of Ryanair levels at Lufthansa and EU Commission
Strasbourg, France - For the alleged government aids the vector would have received
Big business for the Ryanair chambers, seeing as the irascible CEO Michael O'Leary continues to make denunciations and appeals to the TAR (Regional Administrative Court; see for example the appeal towards... more
Civil aviationItaly: Boeing estimates about 400-500 new aircraft in next twenty years
Rome, Italy - For a value of USD 40 billion
According to Boeing, the American aerospace giant, the Italian market will take up about 400-500 new aircraft in next twenty years for a total value equal to USD 40 billion. These data emerge from the... more
IndustryNAS Air of Saudi Arabia selected the E-jets
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Airline acquires five aircraft and becomes the launch customer of the models 190 and 195 in the Saudi Arabia
"Embraer has signed NAS Air, of Saudi Arabia, for the sale of five EMBRAER 190 E-Jets, with options for another five. The contract also includes purchase rights for 12 more aircraft of the same model.... more
Press releaseIATA disapproves of the including air transport in the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme
Geneva, Switzerland - Climate change is a serious problem and hypocrisy is not the answer
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the European Union to get its priorities in the right order and focus on practical steps to help reduce aviation’s CO2 emissions. IATA’s statement fol... more
DefenseAir Defense System: Moscow plans it in Belarus
Moscow, Russia - It could be possible under certain conditions and with the corresponding agreement
Russia could supply Belarus with Iskander missile systems in reply to the deployment of the US defense system in East Europe, said Colonel General Vladimir Zaritsky, commander of the Russian Missile and... more
Military aviationA 31st wing Falcon 50 of the Italian Air Force carries a child from Nairobi to Rome
Rome, Italy - The child has been committed into the "Bambin Gesù" hospital
A 31st Wing Falcon 50 plane has recently carried out an emergency sanitary transport with which a child from Nairobi (Kenya), suffering from meningoencephalitis, has been carried to Roman airport of Ciampino,... more
Civil aviationEuropean Commission: at risk the Websites of low-cost airlines
Brussels, Belgium - For irregularities on prizes, terms of agreement and proposed conditions
In the sights of Brussels there are the Websites of the low-cost airlines: irregularities connected to the prizes, to the terms of agreement, the sale conditions to which are added other options like airport... more
OccurrencesEmergency landing for an airplane with onboard Andrew, Duke of York
Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Extraordinary security services at the Edinburgh airport
The pilot of an English private airplane carried out today an emergency landing in the airport of Edinburgh: seven firemen teams (all those available) were waiting for it. The extraordinary security... more
AirlinesQatar Airways: not only East but also Africa in network
Milan, Italy - With 14 destinations on various zones of the Continent
"Qatar Airways is today one of the great international airlines more present on touristic market and business towards Africa, with a network of 14 destinations on various zones of the continent. With... more
AirlinesThe negotiation for Alitalia is about to en end
Rome, Italy - Minister of Transport, Alessandro Bianchi, said
During the question time in Chamber of Deputies the Minister of Transport, Alessandro Bianchi, replying to a parliamentary question of Francesco Nucara (Pri), said the tender for the Alitalia sell-off... more
IndustrySD Napoli: Boeing aims at Campania for the research
Naples, Italy - A common project with Alenia Aeronautica on composite materials
Alenia Aeronautica and Boeing have a common research project in Campania on composite materials. Campania's democratic Left wing hopes the news not yet official of an agreement between Alenia Aeronautica... more
AirportsSagat: passenger traffic record in Caselle's airport also in October
Turin, Italy - The Turin's air station increases more than the national average
"October is a new record month for passengers traffic in Turin-Caselle's airport. 297,291 passengers are transited last month, 14,4% more than October 2006 (259,835 passengers), the best result for the... more
DefenseItalian Chamber Defense Commission: on agenda the ratifications of different agreeements on GNSS
Rome, Italy - Fact-finding inquiry about military easements with examination of the conclusive document
During the today's session at the IV Defense Commission of the Italian Chamber has been discussed about: - the confirmation of cooperation agreement regarding the GNSS between European Community and... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007" (2): Airbus ends with record orders
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 163 orders for a value of USD 28 billion
Airbus ended the 10th Dubai Airshow with major orders, re-enforcing customer confidence in its leading product range. During the show, Airbus received 163 firm orders valued at US over $28 billion at catalogue... more
UAS-DronesRadio-controlled airplane will monitor the volcano of Stromboli
Messina, Italy - Engineered by researchers of the Bologna University
A radio-controlled airplane will monitor from the above the activity of the most active crater of the Eolian islands archipelago, Stromboli. The aircraft, called Raven, was engineered in Forlì, in the... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007" (3): Dubai Air Wing orders two AW-139 helicopters
Dubai, Uae - In VVIP configuration
"AgustaWestland announced the signing of a new contract with the Dubai Air Wing for two AW-139 helicopters in VVIP configuration. More than 300 AW-139 helicopters have now been ordered by customers... more
AirportsSACBO: new Wizz Air routes from the Orio al Serio airport
Bergamo, Italy - To Bucharest with four flights a week from next Februry 29
"Wizz Air, the Eastern-Europe low-cost airline, has announced the expansion of its base in Bucharest, where starting from February 28, 2008 it will operate with a second new Airbus A-320 airplane and at... more
AirlinesSas Group: positive results for the first nine months of the year
Milan, Italy - Over 31 million passengers transported
"SAS Group Interim Report January-September 2007: Key ratios for the period · Operating revenue: MSEK 46,995 (45,468) (+3.4%), · Number of passengers: 31.1 million (+6.2%), · Earnings before no... more
IndustryStrategic alliance between OAGback and Enterprise Consultancy
Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates - The agreement aims to strengthen the presence in the Gulf region
OAGback Analytical Solutions, part of OAGback Aviation Solutions, the world leader in airline distribution services and aviation intelligence, announced on Monday the formation of a strategic alliance... more
CuriositiesAeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... <b>G as "GOCE"<b>
Rome, Italy - An ESA programme
The GOCE, Gravity Field and Steady-State Ocean Circulation Explorer is a ESA (European Space Agency) programme dedicated to measuring the Earth's gravity field and modelling the geoid with extremely high... more
Civil aviationConsumers: EU crackdown on misleading airline ticket websites
Brussels, Belgium - The results of the investigation announced today
"EU Consumer Commissioner, Meglena Kuneva, today announced the results of an EU wide investigation - involving 15 EU national authorities as well as Norway – against misleading advertising and unfair p... more
CuriositiesCanada: a new astounding Winter sport, the HangBoard
Montreal, Canada - A sport that embraces three different activities
A new astounding Winter sport arrives from Canada and it is being global successfuls. We are talking about HangBoard, a sport that embraces three different activities like snowboard, hang-gliding and mountainbike. For... more
IndustryEmbraer announced third quarter 2007 results in Us Gaap
San Josè dos Campos, Brazil - The industry delivered 47 jets during the period
"Embraer, the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 120 seats, recorded net sales of USD 1,428.5 million in the third quarter of 2007 (3Q07), and net income of USD 194.9 million, equivalent t... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines does not leave Malpensa, or rather...
Vienna, Austria - The airline announces new flights from Milan to Vienna
In the last months Milan-Malpensa airport was in the centre of the reorganization plan of Alitalia, which sets the cut of a sizeable number of flights, between 134 and 150 (the last are those to Barcelona,... more
Civil aviationIATA about European Parliament's vote on emissions trading
Geneva, Switzerland - To get priorities in the right order and focus on practical steps
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the European Union to get its priorities in the right order and focus on practical steps to help reduce aviation’s CO2 emissions. IATA’s statement fol... more
AirportsFoggia Airport, the bid for 5 new routes is ready
Foggia , Italy - The airlines have 60 days to enter their bids
Aeroporti Puglia SpA, the company who manages the airports of Puglia, announced a contract for new air links in the "Gino Lisa" airport of Foggia. These are the destinations requested: Catania or Palermo,... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007": Helivip Services ordered three AgustaWestland helicopters
Dubai, Uae - It is appointed AW distributor in South Africa
"AgustaWestland announced that Helivip Services of South Africa has placed orders for one AW-119 Ke single turbine engine and two Grand light twin helicopters. Furthermore, Helivip Services has signed... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Airbus model A-330 airplanes (2007-22-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 13, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 218)] [Page 63805] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
AirportsYunnan, an airport will be built where the US Flying Tigers helped the Chinese
Tengchong, China - The pilots were secretely sent to Asia by the American President F.D. Roosvelt in WW2
In the Chinese district of Tengchong, province of Yunnan, will be built a civil airport on the route of the "Camel Peak" (Himalaya mountains), called "Death route", trough which, during World War 2, a... more
Press releaseEmirates: financial results of the first six months
Milan, Italy - Net profit equal to USD 643 million and a 99% growth
"Emirates Airline has announced another record performance for the first six months of its current financial year 2007-08 ending 30th September 2007, with net profits of Dhs 2.36 billion (USD 643 million)... more
Press releaseAustrian Airlines increases by 10 Euro the prices of long range tickets
Rome, Italy - The rise is due to the larger cost of kerosene
"Due to the incessant rise of unrefined oil prices and kerosene cost which reached new record levels, the group Austrian Airlines announces an increase by 10 Euro of the fuel surcharge for long range flights,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 707 airplanes and model 720 and 720B series airplanes (2007-23-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent certain failures of the fuel pumps or FQIS, which could result in a potential ignition source inside the fuel tank, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 13, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 218)] [Page 63800-63805] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesAlitalia: approved third quarter report 2007 for the Group
Rome, Italy - During the meeting of the Board of Directors yesterday
"- Traffic revenues for the third quarter 2007 amounted to 1,196 million euros showing a decrease by 33 million euros (-2,7%) compared to the same period last year, due to lower passenger revenues compared... more
AirlinesVueling: in October a load factor equal to 73.4%
Barcelona, Spain - More than 570,000 passengers transported
Vueling, the next generation airline, has recorded in the month of October 2007 a load factor equal to 73.4%, +7.7% in reference to October 2006. As regards the passengers, 570,000 transported in October... more
Helicopters"Dubai Air Show 2007" (10): the United Arab Emirates purchase ten Black Hawk helicopters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Deliveries starting in 2010-2011
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) have signed a direct commercial sale contract for 10 S-70A Black Hawk helicopters to upgrade the fleet used by U.A.E. Armed Forces. These... more
Press releaseManagement change at Spanair
Madrid, Spain - Current CFO, Marcus Hedblom, will take over as CEO.
"Lars Nygaard, CEO of the SAS Group subsidiary Spanair, has requested to leave his position with immediate effect to assume a new position outside the SAS Group. Current CFO, Marcus Hedblom, will... more
AirlinesSwiss tried to offer a bonus to its workers, but it has been refused by most of them
Berne, Switzerland - If they have accepted it, they will have to suffer unpleasant economical conditions
The Switzerland's airline Swiss recently offered to its workers a bonus, valued up to 10% of wages, to renounce at compensation for lifecosts increase and work contracts modification for additional two... more
AirlinesAlitalia, Board meeting on the third quarter results
Rome, Italy - In the meantime Air France would be ahead for the privatization of the Italian airline
In these hours the Alitalia board is discussing the 2007 third quarter results, a traditionally favourable period for the airlines. It is a fundamental meeting to verify the financial situation of the... more
AirlinesSkyTeam: China Southern is the first Chinese carrier to join an alliance
Beijing, China - Official agreement to be signed next November 15
China Southern will be the first Chinese airline to join an international alliance. The official agreement will be signed next November 15, as announced by the airline's vice-general manager, He Zongkai. Also... more
Military aviationTurkish air raid in the Iraqi province of Zaho
Ankara, Turkey - North of the Country
The Turkish premier, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, declares he knows nothing, the Turkish television network "NTV" spreads the news, the security organ of the Zaho region, Northern Iraq, confirms: it seems during... more
Civil aviationItalian Chamber Transport Commission: on agenda the ratification of Galileo agreements with China, USA and Israel
Rome, Italy - In addition to the hearing of representatives of ENAV and various unions
During today's session of the IX Transport Commission of the Italian Chamber was discussed the ratification of the following agreeements: a) cooperation agreement relative to a civil GNSS (Global Navigation... more
DefenseSenate Defense Commission: on agenda the Italian participation to humanitarian and international missions
Rome, Italy - Continuation of the Government's communications about the relative developments
During today's session of the IV Defense Commission was discussed the continuation of the Government's communications about the developments relative to the the Italian participation to humanitarian and... more