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AirportsAero Club Venice € 330,000 in the red
Venice, Italy - Shares in Nicelli SpA on sale
The 2009 budget of the flying school in Venice will be closed with an overall € 330,000 loss. The club is being settled since last year. On November 29, 2008, in fact Cristiano Tadini was appointed as e... more
AirlinesAir Malta flies to Genoa in spring
Genoa, Italy - Two-times-per-week for business, tourist and study flights
In May a new link between Genoa and Malta will be activated by Air Malta. The flight will be operated twice weekly and is already bookable on the carrier's website. "The new link -Genoa airport stated... more
AirportsItaly: Turin airport seeks Ryanair to increase traffic
Turin, Italy - SAGAT aims to open the hub within two years
It is likely that even an airport as important as Turin-Caselle, managed by SAGAT, will have to rely on Ryanair to increase its traffic as scheduled by it's multi-year plans (to pass 4 million passengers... more
AirlinesMidwest Airlines flies from yesterday to Terminal B of Logan Airport
Boston, Usa - It has begun service at this airport in 1984
Midwest Airlines moved from Terminal C to Terminal B, starting Dec. 8, 2009. It has began service at Logan Airport in 1984, and currently offers six daily departures to two destinations. The airline... more
IndustryCessna to close three facilities
Columbus, USA - In Columbus, Georgia, due to the crisis
Cessna Aircraft might close three of its plants in Columbus, Georgia, due to the difficult economic conditions caused by the international crisis. The measure would be carried out in a 6-to-24-month time-frame.... more
SecurityFAA: US$4 million fine to Spitfire Aviation Services
Washington, USA - For performing passengers flights without certification
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a US$4 million civil penalty for Spitfire Aviation Services for numerous violations of the Federal Aviation Regulations. The alleged violations... more
AirlinesAir France, November traffic data
Paris, France - Traffic down, load factor stable
Air France has issued its November traffic results, reporting a 3.2% decline in traffic, in line with the reduction in capacity of 2.9%. The load factor was almost stable at 78.0% (-0.2 points). The group... more
AirlinesRyanair announced six new routes from Brussels airport
Dublin, Ireland - 12 aircraft and 4,000 jobs at Charleroi
Ryanair, the Irish low-cost airline yesterday announced that it will add four new Boeing 737-800 aircraft (12 in total) and open 6 new routes (57 in total) from its Brussels-Charleroi base to Ibiza, Kaunas,... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica delivers the first ATR 42MP to the Nigerian Air Force
Turin, Italy - The second one during 2010
"Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, delivered the first of two ATR-42MP Maritime Patrol aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) as part of the contract signed in March 2007. The second aircraft... more
Military aviationA-400M: first flight announced for Friday
Seville, Spain - At the manufacturer's facilities in San Pablo, Seville
As anticipated (see AVIONEWS), Airbus today announced that the A-400M will fly for the first time on Friday morning, December 11, at the manufacturer's facilities in San Pablo, Seville (Spain). The... more
AerospaceVirgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo unveiled
Mojave, USA - At Mojave spaceport, California
On Monday Virgin Galactic unveiled SpaceShipTwo to the world at Mojave Spaceport, California. In presence of press, future astronauts and VIP guests gathered in the desert for a press conference and to... more
AirlinesThe new Copenhagen/Lithuania connection by SAS from January
Milan, Italy - It will be served by CRJ-900NG aircraft
"The new link between Copenhagen and Vilnius by SAS Scandinavian Airlines will be inaugurated next January 12, 2010, with two daily frequencies, both return. The new flight has a hour and 35 minutes... more
AirlinesBlu-express.com: first low-cost flight to Istanbul
Rome, Italy - The presentation will take place tomorrow morning at Fiumicino's airport
AdR (Aeroporti di Roma, management society for Rome's airports) and Blu-express.com, the Blue Panorama Airlines' low-cost carrier, announce that press meeting for presentation of the first low-cost flight... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: strong winds and precipitations on the Central-South of the Peninsula
Rome, Italy - The Civil Defense Department has issued a notice for adverse weather conditions
"The next days will be with weak precipitations on Central-South, for the passage of a perturbation coming from Northern Europe, already in the Italian Northern-Eastern and central regions. The wind... more
IndustryAir Algérie orders 4 ATR-72/500s
Algeri, Algeria - Valued at some USD 82 million
ATR and the Algerian national airline, Air Algérie, announced last Monday the signature of a contract for the sale of 4 ATR-72/500s. This agreement, valued at some USD 82 million, has been inked in Algiers... more
AirlinesUnited invests on new aircraft, Boeing and Airbus
Chicago, USA - 25 B-787 Dreamliners and 25 A-350 XWBs
United Airlines announced a significant investment in the company’s future with a widebody aircraft order that will enable the carrier to reduce operating costs and better match aircraft to key markets i... more
IndustryA-350XWB first composite lay-up manufactured in Nantes
Toulouse, France - Building on industry' evolutionary approach to aircraft composites development
The first composite lay-up for the A-350XWB has been manufactured in Nantes, France, and marks the 'coming to life' of Airbus's new long range aircraft. This panel for the centre wing-box (CWB), entirely... more
Civil aviationBoeing on United Airlines' choice of the Dreamliner
Seattle, USA - The airline has ordered 25 B-787s
Boeing commented United Airlines' selection of Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the replacement and expansion of its twin-aisle fleet, expressing its satisfaction for the agreement (see AVIONEWS). “United’s sel... more
HelicoptersTwo EC-225s for the French defense
Paris, France - Due to enter service in the first half of 2010
Eurocopter (EADS) announced yesterday the purchase of two EC-225 helicopters by the French Defense Ministry for the country's navy. The two EC-225s ordered by the French Armament Procurement Agency (DGA)... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS back to service
Rome, Italy - Following suspension due to Immaculate Conception holidays
The news agency AVIONEWS communicates that it has suspended its services on December 7 and 8 due to an Italian holiday for the Immaculate Conception Day. The agency is back in service from today. more
AirlinesAlitalia, Sabelli: I wish to buy Sukhoi's jet for our regional fleet
Rome, Italy - "The final decision will be made building on reliability, quality, technology and comfort"
On the sidelines of the opening of the two new Alitalia'a VIP lounges at Rome-Fiumicino airport (see AVIONEWS), the CEO of Alitalia, Rocco Sabelli, spoke of new and future investments that the airline... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, and -800 series airplanes (2009-24-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent stress corrosion cracking of the forward trunnion pins, which could result in fracture of the pins and consequent collapse of the MLG
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 62231-62233] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 800 series turbofan engines (2009-24-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 62222-62224] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Military aviationWill the A-400M fly next week?
Seville, Spain - On 10 or 11 December in Spain
Despite the reports talking of a possible drop of the programme, denied by EADS (see AVIONEWS), the first flight of the A-400M might be performed at the end of next week, likely in Spain, for a three-hour... more
AirportsAlitalia inaugurates new "Giotto" and "Borromini" rooms in Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - WiFi free into the "Freccia Alata" rooms
"Alitalia has presented today the 'Giotto' and 'Borromini' lounges at the Rome-Fiumicino's airport, entirely renewed and with new services for passengers of Magnifica and Business classes and for members... more
AirportsAVIONEWS interviewed Lazio regional councillor Zaratti on the SERA report
Rome, Italy - About the effects of airport noise on the citizens of Ciampino and Marino
AVIONEWS has interviewed Lazio regional councillor to Environment, Filiberto Zaratti, on the sidelines of the SERA report presentation (Study on the effects of airport noise) on Ciampino and Marino citizens.... more
AirlinesUS Airways launches new non-stop service to Rome
Rome, Italy - From May 13, 2010
US Airways today announced the launch of a new non-stop service to Rome from Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 13. Customers may book their flight beginning December 12. The new flight will complement... more
HelicoptersFirst flight for the AH-64D Apache Block III structures test aircraft
Mesa, USA - Checks on the main rotor blade, horizontal stabilator and engines
Boeing today announced that the AH-64D Apache Block III program has completed the first flight of its structures test aircraft. The test, conducted Nov. 23 in Mesa, demonstrated flight characteristics... more
AirportsSita: contract to bring passenger self-service check-in in Kenya at the intenational airports in Nairobi and Mombasa
Rome, Italy - For a value of USD 26,7 million
"SITA announced a ten year, $26.7 million agreement with the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) for a complete upgrade of passenger processing at the country’s two international gateways, Jomo Kenyatta International A... more
ConferencesSelex Sistemi Integrati: 3rd Homeland security workshop
Rome, Italy - It has taken place last Tuesday in Washington
"On 1st December the 3rd Homeland Security Workshop was held in Washington. The event was organized by SELEX Sistemi Integrati together with the George Washington University with the scope of sharing... more
AirlinesANA to code-share with Continental and United Airlines
Rome, Italy - As reported by the "Nikkei" web-site
According to the web-site "Nikkei", the Japanese carrier ANA-All Nippon Airways, is about to sign a code-share agreement with Continental and United Airlines to operate the Japan-USA routes. The deal... more
AirportsSERA report presentation (2). Perandini: "Ryanair must respect the Italian law"
Rome, Italy - The mayor of Ciampino said: "The Irish carrier thinks it can do what it wants because it has the money and the power"
The mayor of Ciampino, Walter Enrico Perandini, yesterday reaffirmed to AVIONEWS that institutions and authority have to take the needed countermeasures about the serious issue of noise around the "Pastine"... more
AirlinesRyanair: first anniversary of the Ciampino-Trapani flight
Milan, Italy - Tomorrow is the seventh birthday of the Rome-Frankfurt link
The Irish airline Ryanair today celebrates the 1st anniversary of the Ciampino-Trapani flight, while tomorrow will be the seventh birthday of the flight that links Rome with Franfkurt-Hahn. The carrier... more
Defense1000 new Italian soldiers in Afghanistan
Rome, Italy - To take autonomous control of the western region of the country
Italy will send 1000 more soldiers in Afghanistan, while studying a decreased commitment to Lebanon. The new troops will be deployed in the Asian country in a 14-month time-frame through all 2010, practically... more
AirportsAVIONEWS interviewed Walter Enrico Perandini, mayor of Ciampino
Rome, Italy - Within the presentation of the results of the "SERA" report
The results of the SERA study on acoustic pollution near "Pastine" airport have been presented yesterday. The report shows that noise caused by the excessive number of flights, as explained by the regional... more
AerospaceFour Astrium satellites for SES
Paris, France - To strengthen the company's network
Global satellite operator SES and Astrium, a wholly-owned subsidiary of EADS, announced that SES has ordered four multi-mission satellites from the European consortium to provide replacement as well as... more
DefenseEADS DS IFF MSSR 200 to protect Australian helicopter carriers
Canberra, Australia - The systems will be installed by 2015
EADS Defence & Security (DS) will provide the new "Canberra" class amphibious ships of the Royal Australian Navy with the latest technology identification systems in order to enhance flight safety and... more
DefenseGeneral Atomics to build flight deck systems for the "Ford" aircraft carrier
San Diego, USA - New arresting gear and catapult for the CVN-78
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems division (GA-EMS) was awarded a US$675.2 contract by the Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, for the production of the advanced arresting gear (AAG) and the... more
AirportsTurin: the passengers-traffic increases in November
Turin, Italy - The Alitalia's flights to Amsterdam, Berlin, Istanbul and Moscow take off in December
"The passengers-traffic in November at Turin's airport returns positive, despite the global financial crisis, with 219,000 people in transit, with an increase of 0.5% compared to November 2008. The... more
Military aviationSaab launches joint-venture in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand - For the new Gripens and Erieyes ordered by the country
Saab has entered into a partnership with Thai company Avia Satcom to form a joint-venture for developing high technology products within aviation and defence. The new firm, Avia Saab Technologies, will... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific launches direct flights to Malpensa
Milan, Italy - The Hong Kong's carrier announces today the opening of the new flight from Milan
Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that it will launch a scheduled passenger service between Hong Kong and Milan, Italy’s principal business and finance centre and a world-renowned capital for design a... more
Fair and showsFirst international hot-air balloon meeting in Varese on December 7-8
Varese, Italy - The show will be postponed to 19th/20th December in case of bad weather
"The show represents a unique occasion for all the fans who participate at this event, to go through an experience never realized before, in the skies of the Garden City. Hot-air balloons from Italy,... more
AirlinesCA: Winter weather expected in South-east Texas to affect flights today and tomorrow
Houston, Usa - Customers travelling may reschedule departure without to pay penalty
Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by winter weather forecast for Southeast Texas on Friday and Saturday. Weather conditions are expected to... more
Military aviationAlenia Aermacchi delivers MB-339CM trainers to Royal Malaysian Air Force
Venegono, Italy - The contract has an overall value of about 88 million Euro
"Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company controlled by Alenia Aeronautica, officially delivered the eight MB-339CM to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) in a ceremony held last Wednesday at the 'Langkawi... more
Civil aviationANAC certification for Embraer Phenom 300
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Now pending FAA validation
Embraer received the type and production certificates, yesterday, for its Phenom 300 executive jet from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) in a ceremony held at the company's headquarters, i... more
ReportBomb-alarm on Transavia airplane departing from Treviso
Rome, Italy - Passengers were blocked to allow controls
A bomb-alarm today interrupted airport operations in Treviso, northern Italy. An anonymous phone call informed that a bomb had been placed on board a Transavia flight which was about to depart towards... more
Civil aviationItaly-Russia: Matteoli signs a MoU with Levitin for transports
Rome, Italy - For the realization of joint projects into air, maritime and railway sectors
"The Italian Transports Minister, Altero Matteoli, has underwritten with the counterpart of the Russian Federation, Igor Levitin, a MoU to reinforce the collaboration between two Countries in transports... more
Civil aviationSuperjet 100s for Alitalia's fleet?
Rome, Italy - First contacts for the possible introduction of the regional jets in Italy
Alitalia might consider the possibility to purchase the Superjet 100, built and commercialized by Sukhoi in cooperation with Finmeccanica, for its fleet of short-haul aircraft, as confirmed by the airline's... more
Civil aviationoneworld: a joint operating plan to save Japan Airlines
Milan, Italy - With a US$1.8 billion investment
"The leaders of all Japan Airlines’ partners in the oneworld® alliance issued this declaration yesterday to their colleagues at the airline, to the Japanese government and to the country’s flying publ... more
SecurityFAA AD on Vulcanair SpA models P-68, P-68B, P-68C, P- 68C/TC, and P-68 "OBSERVER'' airplanes (2009-24-03)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the front and rear wing spar, which could result in the wing separating from the airplane. This failure could lead to loss of control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 62211-62213] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more