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Fair and shows"Singapore Air Show 2008" (2): Boeing, Garuda Indonesia announced 777 order
Singapore, Singapore - The carrier currently operates a mixed fleet of airplanes
"The Boeing Company and Jakarta-based Garuda Indonesia yesterday announced at the 'Singapore Air Show' that the airline has ordered four 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The order is valued at more... more
AirlinesEmirates invests in RFID trials at three important airports
Milan, Italy - The airline based in Dubai will try out the technology to improve the baggage handling system
"Emirates Airline announced it is partnering with London-Heathrow, Dubai International and Hong Kong International airports, to trial the latest RFID (radio-frequency identification) technology in baggage... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air Show 2008": Boeing, Lion Air announced order for 737s
Singapore, Singapore - Valued at more than USD 4.4 billion at current list prices
"The Boeing Company and Jakarta-based Lion Air yesterday announced an order for 56 Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes. This order, valued at more than USD 4.4 billion at current list... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines resumes service to Erbil
Milan, Italy - Three flights a week to Iraq from 2 April onwards, four flights a week from June
"For Austrian Airlines, the highest priority at all times is the safety of the passengers and employees of the company. Additional improvements for more security have been implemented during the last months... more
Military aviationSwitzerland: military aviation in ruin?
Berne, Switzerland - The cause would be the population malcontent for flights on touristic areas
The "Very civil" Swiss population will soon be summoned to vote a referendum proposing to prohibit military airplanes of the Helvetian Confederation from overflying its touristic areas which are in fact... more
AerospaceCIRA: second specimen of the Centre's unmanned aerospace flying lab
Capua, Italy - "Polluce" ready to fly
"One year after the first flight of "Castore", the president of CIRA (Italian Aerospace Research Center) Sergio Vetrella announced today the start of the operative phase of 'Campagna Arbatax 2008' relative... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS at the presentation of new network 2008 by Meridiana and Eurofly
Milan, Italy - Two airlines present a wide offer of flights for many destinations in the world
The IATA "Summer 2008" start next March 31, 2008 and Meridiana and Eurofly present a wide offer of intercontinental, international and domestic flights, thanks to the code-sharing agreements between two... more
AirlinesKorean Air expands A-380 aircraft order with three new airplanes
Toulouse, France - The relationship between industry and carrier dates back to 1974
"Korean Air is expanding its A-380 fleet with the purchase of three more A-380 aircraft. This firm order is in addition to the five A-380 aircraft ordered by Korean Air in 2003. Starting in 2010, Korean... more
AirportsVatry airport, front-line hub for cargo
Paris, France - 13% of goods traffic increase recorded in 2007, also Alitalia among the users
Also Alitalia Cargo among the users of the French airport of Vatry, which recorded in 2007 an increase in good traffic equal to 13% with regard to 2006, with 37,270 tons of actual cargo goods. The Italian... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Malpensa must be reorganized or Air France-KLM will withdraw from the tender
Paris, France - Debates after the interview of Leo van Wijk
The interview of the Air Franc-KLM vice-president, Leo van Wijk, released to the "Wall Street Journal", about the Alitalia's purchase, provoked several debates. The Alitalia deal, meanwhile, depends... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air Show 2008" (3): Embraer releases commercial aviation forecast for the Asia Pacific region and China
Singapore, Singapore - Company reveals its long-term expectations during the event
"Embraer has released its projections for commercial air traffic demand in the Asia Pacific region and China over the next 20 years (2008-2027) during the 'Singapore Airshow 2008' (February 19-24). Asia... more
AirlinesBrussels Airlines celebrates its 5 millionth passenger
Brussels, Belgium - Since its first flight on March 25, 2007
"On S. Valentine's day, February 14, Brussels Airlines welcomed its 5 millionth passenger since the day of its first flight, March 25, 2007. The lucky passenger, Mr. Carl Verbrugge, received a warm welcome. The... more
Civil aviationFlight controllers 24-hour strike
Rome, Italy - Next February 21
"In support of the dispute of the contract which has not been renewed for over 15 years and concerns the flight attendants operating in the radar and telecommunication centres, in the auxiliary installations... more
CuriositiesAeronautical terminology in dribs and drabs... F as "Fighting Wing Formation"
Rome, Italy - It allows the wingman to control the leader's movements without hampering him
The Fighting Wing Formation is often used by the pilots. The wingman is positioned at 6:00 in a cone between 20° and 60° regards to the leader, as if it were carrying out a dogfight along with him. The d... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on minimum standards for European airlines
Strasbourg, France - By Manolis Mavrommatis (PPE-DE)
"Written question E-0137/08 by Manolis Mavrommatis (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: minimum standards for European airlines Passengers travelling with the major - mainly European - airlines... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on CIA flights or similar air transport services and illegal detention of prisoners
Strasbourg, France - By Pedro Guerreiro
"Oral question H-0061/08 for Question Time at the part-session in February 2008 pursuant to Rule 109 of the Rules of Procedure by Pedro Guerreiro to the Council Subject: CIA flights or similar air... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on discrimination at UAE airports
Strasbourg, France - By Robert Evans (PSE)
"Written question E-5614/07 by Robert Evans (PSE) to the Commission Subject: discrimination at UAE airports Will the Commission take up with the United Arab Emirates the alleged discrimination... more
AirlinesVietJetAir, is born the first private airline of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - It will operate national and international routes
Here comes the first private airline of Vietnam, VietJetAir. The company has a capital of 600 million of dongs, equal to 25 million Euro, a fleet of about 12 aircraft that will operate national and... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on EU peace-keeping mission to Chad - short on helicopters and medical facilities
Strasbourg, France - By Colm Burke
"Oral question H-0971/07 for Question Time at the part-session in January 2008 pursuant to Rule 109 of the Rules of Procedure by Colm Burke to the Council Subject: EU Peace-keeping Mission to Chad... more
Civil aviationThe European Union screens the Open Sky agreement with China and India
Brussels, Belgium - The last agreement of this kind has been signed between USA and Australia
The European Union is currently screening the hypothesis to sign agreements of Open Sky with Asia, now still in phase of preliminary negotiations with China and India, following the US model, in order... more
DefenseAfghanistan, opened the "Italy" Health District
Kabul, Afghanistan - Joint team of Italian, Afghan and Greece doctors and nurses
Another stop has been reached from the Italian mission in Afghanistan, and after numerous discussions about the matter if to remain or go away from this war theatre, here comes the moment to announce several... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air Show 2008" (2): Cebu Pacific receives the first ATR airplane to fly in the Philippines
Singapore, Singapore - A model ATR-72/500
"Philippine-based low-fare carrier Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of its first ATR aircraft, a brand new ATR-72/500. The airline inked last year two contracts with ATR for the purchase of a total of 10... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air Show 2008": Embraer underscores its 30 year presence in the Asia Pacific region
Singapore, Singapore - The Company reinforces its commitment to the region’s growing customer base
"Embraer commemorates 30 years of presence in the Asia Pacific region during the 'Singapore Airshow 2008' (February 19-24). Throughout these years, the Company has gained customers in various countries... more
PeopleChicago Court declares Steve Fossett officially dead
Chicago , USA - The decision by Judge Jeffrey Malak
Last Friday, the millionaire adventurer, 63-year-old holder of several aviation and sailing records Steve Fossett was declared legally dead by Judge Jeffrey Malak in Chicago Court, five months after the... more
DefenseSwitzerland: warlike equipment export in 2007
Berne, Switzerland - Towards 66 Nations for a total of 464.5 million Swiss francs
According to the Swiss Confederation, in 2007 the Country has exported warlike equipment to 66 Nations for a total of 464.5 million Swiss francs (in 2006: 397.6), an amount corresponding to an increase... more
Military aviationAlgeria to return 15 MiG fighters to Russia for inferior quality
Moscow, Russia - A deal signed in March 2006 for a value of 1.28 billion dollars
In an unprecedented move, Algeria is to return to Russia 15 MiG aircraft delivered in 2007, the Russian business daily "Kommersant" reported on Monday. "Kommersant" quoted a source in the state-owned... more
Military aviation41st Wing: the "Noble Manta 2008" has begun
Sigonella, Italy - Means as airplanes and helicopters, but also ships and submarines will be involved
"Last February 15 has begun the 'Noble Manta 2008', the greatest anti-submarine war drill, organized annually by NATO. Besides Italy, other Countries of the Atlantic Alliance participate: USA, Germany,... more
AirportsClub Air leaves the Falconara's airport
Ancona, Italy - No more links from Ancona starting from today
Club Air has interrupted, from today, its links from Ancona-Falconara's airport. The connections departing from the Marche's main city to Bergamo-Orio al Serio and Verona will stop, and to international... more
DefenseItalian Navy: the V-RMTC system reaches Singapore
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - An Italian delegation on a visit from February 13th to 15th
A delegation of Italian Navy officers has been received by the General Staff of the Singapore's Republic Navy from February 13th to 15th, to discuss the technical and operative aspects related to data... more
Helicopters"DefExpo India 2008", the Indian Army to purchase over 250 helicopters by 2020
New Delhi, India - The value of the investment is about USD one billion
The Indian Army intends to double its fleet of attack and other types of helicopters to 500 by 2020. An Indian Army colonel told a seminar at the international "DefExpo India 2008" exhibition that the... more
IndustryBoeing and Tata industries announce joint-venture
Chicago, USA - Agreement will strengthen Boeing-India partnership
The Boeing Company and Tata Industries Limited of India have agreed on a plan to form a joint-venture company that will initially include more than USD 500 million of defense-related aerospace component... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Air France aims at the 100% takeover
Paris, France - Interest in the merger between Delta and Northwest
Air France has announced to be willing to invest three billion Euro in next six years, and in case of agreement for the purchase, the French-Dutch Group would be ready to tender for the 100% of the Alitalia's... more
ReportBad weather stops air traffic in Greece and Turkey
Athens, Greece - Heavy snowfalls, ice everywhere
An uneven fight against the snow which has been falling non-stop for days, and against the ice which is everywhere due to the very low temperatures, is being fought in the airports of Greece and Turkey,... more
Press releaseIATA joins forces with Solar Impulse
Singapore, Singapore - The Association has become an institutional partner
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has become an Institutional Partner of Solar Impulse – the solar airplane that will fly around the world with no fuel and zero emissions. The agreement, s... more
Military aviationEADS completes successfully 1st flight test of A-330 MRTT aircraft
Madrid, Spain - The flight testing has been primarily devoted to civil certification
The first A-330 MRTT prototype MSN747 has landed at EADS MTAD facilities in Getafe, Madrid at 12:15h local time after completing Phase 1 of the flight testing that has been primarily devoted to civil certification.... more
AerospaceItalian CIRA: "Polluce" ready to fly tomorrow morning
Capua, Italy - Second specimen of the Centre's unmanned aerospace flying lab
"One year after the first flight of USV (Unmanned Space Vehicle), the president of CIRA (Italian Aerospace Research Center), professor Sergio Vetrella, will present to the press tomorrow, Tuesday February... more
CuriositiesNorth Korea: bogus aircraft made by a plough
Pyongyang , North Korea - At a small distance far from a real military airport
Near the 38th parallel which divides North Korea from South Korea, there is a strange thing: from a satellite view you can see, in the neighboring (at only 1 nautical mile of distance from runway head)... more
AirportsViterbo airport, probably the management will be entrusted to AdR
Rome, Italy - Ready 100 million Euro to invest in the project
"In short time we will close the dossier", said the president of the Viterbo Airport Committee, Giovanni Bartoletti, after the meeting with the institutional representatives of the municipalities of Southern... more
Military aviation"Singapore Air Show 2008" (3): the exhibition of Alenia Aeronautica opened by the Aermacchi M-346 fighter trainer
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Flew from Italy in four days
The M-346 new generation lead-in fighter trainer arrived in Singapore to participate in the annual air show, where it will spearhead the Alenia Aeronautica group presence in the leading aerospace and defence... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on CIA planes in Greenland
Strasbourg, France - By Jens Holm (GUE/NGL)
"Written question E-0674/08 by Jens Holm (GUE/NGL) to the Council Subject: CIA planes in Greenland A recent documentary on Danish TV (Danmarks Radio 30.1.2008) indicates that many CIA planes (or... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on IATA distribution programme
Strasbourg, France - By Joseph Muscat (PSE)
"Written question E-0461/08 by Joseph Muscat (PSE) to the Commission Subject: IATA distribution programme The International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulates the distribution of airline... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question mandatory presence of doctors on flights
Strasbourg, France - By Manolis Mavrommatis (PPE-DE)
"Written question E-0240/08 by Manolis Mavrommatis (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: mandatory presence of doctors on flights There have been many instances of passengers falling ill during flights.... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on implementation of Regulation on the rights of airline passengers
Strasbourg, France - By Georgios Papastamkos (PPE-DE)
"Written question E-0081/08 by Georgios Papastamkos (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: implementation of Regulation on the rights of airline passengers Four years have passed since the adoption... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of February
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 18 to next Sunday 24
Monday 18 - Unmanned Systems Asia-Pacific 2008. Pan Pacific, Singapore. + 1 703 845 9671 http://www.auvsi.org/usap/ Tuesday 19 - Singapore Airshow 2008. New Changi Exhibition Centre, Changi... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): recalled the Iba Group company to value the airline's fleet
Rome, Italy - Confirmed the presentation of the binding offer by Air France within March 14th, 2008
To solve the sticky situation of the Alitalia fleet's rating, the national airline president Maurizio Prato has entrusted the mission with Iba Group, International Bureau of Aviation, a company also contacted... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air show 2008" (2): Boeing to highlight broad range of commercial, defense products and services
Chicago, Usa - The Asiatic event will begin tomorrow
"The Boeing Company, the world's leading aerospace company, will highlight its broad range of commercial and defense offerings during this year's Singapore Airshow, which begins Feb. 19. Boeing's schedule... more
AirportsHong Kong Airport, positive trend in all sectors
Hong Kong, China - 48.3 million passengers recorded in 2007
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) had a busy January with passenger traffic reaching 4 million, up 13.5% from January 2007. Stanley Hui, Chief Executive Officer of Airport Authority Hong Kong,... more
IndustryFinal assembly began on another Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Everett, Usa - The airplane has amassed 857 firm orders for USD 144 billion from 56 airlines
"Final assembly started on the second flight-test airplane for the all-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Loaded snugly into the first position of the 787 production system, workers in the Everett, Wash.-based... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air show 2008": Embraer's presence
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The Legacy 600 executive jet will be on display
"Embraer will participate in the Singapore Airshow 2008, Asia’s largest aerospace and defense event, to be held February 19 to 24 at the New Changi Exhibition Centre, in Singapore. The Company, which c... more
AirlinesAlitalia: possible hardships tomorrow due to the air transport general strike
Rome, Italy - At Milan's airports, Malpensa and Linate, for four hours
"Tomorrow, on February 19, due to the air transport general strike at Milan-Malpensa and Linate, fixed from 10am to 2pm, could verify hardships. To reduce the problem, Alitalia is providing to inform... more