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Press releaseTransport by airplane: EC approves State aid for restructuring Air Malta
Brussels, Belgium - Equal to € 130 million
Following an in-depth investigation, the European Commission has concluded that a €130 million aid amount granted to the state-owned airline Air Malta for its restructuring is in line with EU state aid r... more
Press releaseState aid: EC extends in-depth investigation on Alghero airport in Italy
Brussels, Belgium - Opened in 2007
The European Commission has extended the scope of an in-depth investigation, opened in 2007, concerning the Italian regional airport Alghero, to investigate whether additional support measures are in line... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV wins international recognition for the environment
Rome, Italy - Awarded the route Rome-Milan-Rome
Within the World Summit of CANSO –the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation- that will close today in Rome, CEO Massimo Garbini has received in this day a special reward for the environmental policies u... more
Press releaseItalian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the Turkish fighter shot down by the Syrian anti-aircraft artillery
Rome, Italy - Declarations of Minister Giulio Terzi di Santagata
"This is a further unacceptable and very serious action by Assad's regime". The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi express his strong indignation and condemnation for the episode of the Turkish... more
Press releaseStar Alliance: Avianca, Taca Airlines and Copa Airlines join
Panama City, Panama - Strategic network expansion in Latin America
Star Alliance (SA), the way the Earth connects, welcomes Avianca, TACA Airlines and Copa Airlines, thereby cementing its presence in Latin America and adding close to 50 new airports to the network. Such... more
Press release"Alitalia day 2012". The airline presents a new commercial strategy
Rome, Italy - A brand-new offer on the Rome-Milan-Rome route
"The Alitalia Board of Directors’ Chairman and President Roberto Colaninno and the Chief Executive Officer Andrea Ragnetti presented yesterday the airline’s future strategy at the Rome-Fiumicino air... more
Press releaseHéli-Union inaugurates its Eurocopter Dauphin AS365 N3/ N3+ Simulator
Angoulême, France - "More than 1000 helicopters from the Dauphin range have been sold in 70 countries"
Eurocopter celebrated today the inauguration of a new simulator for the Dauphin AS-365 N3/N3 devloped and built in partnership with Thales. The simulator certified last February is operational at Héli-Union’s tr... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: activities and view of national transport by airplane
Rome, Italy - "Report 2011" presented last Wednesday to institutions, operators and press
"Vito Riggio (President of ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority) and Alessio Quaranta (General Director of the same Authority) presented 'Report 2011' last Wednesday morning at the Senate, on the... more
Press releaseEuropean Commission: "Still problems for air travelling disabled"
Bruxelles, belgium - Siim Kallas: "Dealing with disability in life is tough enough: things shouldn't get tougher when at the airport".
The European Commission, in a press bulletin released today 14/06/2012, faces the problem of the inconvenience found by disabled travellers when they are in an airport. This is the text of the press bulletin. 'Many... more
Press releaseENAC starts a series of meetings in view of the liberalization of the transportation of liquids on the aircraft
Rome, Italy - From 29 April 2013
"The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC), as the competent authority on the national territory in the sector of the civil aviation safety, communicates it started a series of reference works with the... more
Press releaseBlue Panorama: clarification Antitrust proceedings for the so-called Credit Card Surcharge
Rome, Italy - The carrier will implement the technological changes to the distributive process by 1 November 2012
"With a press bulletin released on 11 June 2012, the Competition and Market Regulation Authority communicated Blue Panorama Airlines' availability to incorporate the so-called "Credit Card Surcharge",... more
Press releaseoneworld: SriLankan Airlines to join in alliance
Beijing, China - Its election was announced today
SriLankan Airlines is to join oneworld, adding one of Asia's fastest growing airlines to the world's leading quality airline alliance. Its... more
Press releaseEU Ministers of Transport reach general approach on noise assessment
Brussels, Belgium - Siim Kallas: "We have to ensure a process which is fair and which respects international rules"
European Commissioner for Transport Siim Kallas, thanking the Danish Presidency for its "Energetic management" of the "Better Airports" proposal, declared to be satisfied of the general approach reached... more
Press releaseTransport by airplane: Antitrust starts inquiry on acquisition of Wind Jet by Alitalia-CAI
Rome, Italy - The operation could limit competition on nine routes
"The Antitrust (Authority for competition and market) decided yesterday, on June 6, to start an inquiry to verify if the acquisition of Wind Jet by Alitalia-Cai is able to eliminate or reduce competition... more
Press releaseThe Cameroon Air Force orders Airbus Military CN-235 airplane (VIDEO)
Madrid, Spain - The African Country enters in industry's customers
Airbus Military (EADS Group) welcomes the Cameroon Air Force as a new customer with an order for a single CN-235 medium transport. The CN-235 is a robust aircraft with a six tonne payload that is well-proven... more
Press releasePratt & Whitney and Irkut Sign Definitive Agreement for PW1400G engine for MC-21 aircraft
Munich, Germany - Reducing the environmental impact of commercial aviation is good for everyone
Pratt & Whitney and Russia’s Irkut Corporation today signed a definitive agreement to offer the Pratt & Whitney PW1400G engine on Irkut’s MC-21 family of aircraft. This secures the PurePower engine as... more
Press releaseENAC about the 4-hour Meridiana Fly strike on 6 June
Rome, Italy - Industrial action will involve the technical flying personnel
"4-hour Meridiana Fly Technical flying personnel strike on 6 June 2012: from 10 am to 2 pm. Flights to assist according to the law 146/1990 in application of the Guarantee Commission for the accomplishment... more
Press releaseAeroporti di Roma: signed a new loan agreement for an amount of Euro 500 million maturing in 2015
Rome, Italy - With a pool of eight banks
"Aeroporti di Roma SpA (AdR) has signed an agreement with a pool of eight banks to refinance a facility of Euro 500 million maturing on 20 February 2013 (Line A1 Romulus). The new loan agreement, totalling... more
Press releaseVitrociset delivers to Lockheed Martin the first equipment for the F-35 JSF aircraft program
Rome, Italy - The ceremony will take place tomorrow morning in Rome
On 1st June 2012, at 11:30 am, at the Vitrociset headquarters in Rome, a company providing services and complex systems to military and civil customers, there will be a acceptance ceremony where Vitrociset... more
Press releaseCassidian is developing new laser-warning system for Canadian Navy
Valcartier, Canada - The project aims at the detection of incoming laser-guided threats
Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, is developing innovative solutions to protect ships of the Canadian Navy against asymmetric laser-based threats. The Defence Research and Development... more
Press releaseSaudia joins SkyTeam
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Alliance welcomes first airline from Middle East as 16th member
SkyTeam (ST), the global airline alliance, welcomed Saudia as its 16th member at a joining ceremony held in Jeddah. The reference carrier of Saudi Arabia, it becomes ST’s first member airline from the M... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: no damage to the airport infrastructure following new earthquake
Rome, Italy - The air traffic is not changed compared to the schedule
"The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) informs today there are no damage to the airport infrastructure, after a control made by its territorial divisions and following the strong earthquake which... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV wins two international tenders in Kenya and Romania for providing the flight inspections services
Rome, Italy - Continues expansion into foreign markets; are already 14 Countries where the Company operates
"Italy -through ENAV’s activities- continues its expansion into foreign markets: the Italian service provider has just won 2 international tenders in Kenya and Romania concerning the flight inspections s... more
Press releaseAir Dolomiti and Verona Airport inaugurate new flight Verona-Zurich
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - New opportunities for passengers of the region
Air Dolomiti, the Italian carrier of the Lufthansa Group, and "Valerio Catullo" Airport announce the new flight Verona-Zurich. The connection, from next July 2, reinforces the carrier's presence in... more
Press releaseTransport by airplane: "Sesar Innovation Challenge: responsibilities, liabilities and automation in aviation" conference in Florence
Florence, Italy - Fixed on June 14-15 in the Europe Room in Villa Schifanoia
"A Sesar Innovation Challenge: responsibilities, liabilities and automation in aviation” is the title of the conference that ALIAS (Addressing Liability Impact of Automated Systems an innovative project c... more
Press releaseBoeing signs contract to modernize flight deck and avionics for NATO AWACS aircraft fleet
Seattle, USA - "Rockwell Collins will supply the flight management system suite"
AVIONEWS report the official statement released by Boeing about the new 368 million dollar contract sealed with NATO. Under the deal, Boeing will modernize flight deck and avionics for US and NATO AWACS... more
Press releaseEurocopter delivers first Airbus A-350 XWB door
Donauwörth , Germany - First one for commercial aircraft to be made in carbon fiber reinforced plastic
This month’s delivery of Eurocopter’s initial A-350 XWB jetliner passenger door produced at its Donauwörth, Germany facility represents a further milestone in a program that underscores synergies betw... more
Press releaseIATA: China aircraft transport development is going on successfully
Beijing, China - Tyler: "Infrastructure capacity and global standards are priorities"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) encouraged China to continue to develop its air transport sector by ensuring sufficient capacity based on global standards and best practices. Air... more
Press releaseEADS North America UH-72A Lakota fleet hits 100,000 flight hour milestone
Huntsville, USA - Electro-optic infrared sensor, digital video downlink and search light
AVIONEWS reports below the official statement released by EADS NA about its UH-72A helicopter fleet. The type hits 100,000 flight hour milestone. "The US Army’s fleet of 219 UH-72A Lakota helicopters s... more
Press releaseBrazil's Passaredo Linhas Aéreas introduces ATR-72-600 into its fleet
Toulouse, France - Delivery ceremony in Toulouse
Brazilian carrier Passaredo Linhas Aéreas today introduced the new ATR 72-600 into its fleet. The airline and the US-based leasing company Air Lease Corporation (ALC) have entered into an agreement for... more
Press releaseEADS signs Airbus A-330 freighter aircraft conversion contract with ST Aerospace
Toulouse, France - ST Aerospace production facility will be decided at a later stage
AVIONEWS report the official statement released by Airbus about the agreement to establish the collaboration for the launch of the A330 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion programme. This follows the... more
Press releaseLockheed Martin signs agreement with unions
Fort Worth, USA - Extended contracts for IBEW, OPEIU and AFSS
Members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) and six hundred Lockheed Martin employees on the Automated Flight... more
Press releaseEC: statement by President Barroso following the earthquakes in northern Italy
Brussels, Belgium - It is ready to provide swiftly any assistance that may be requested
"I wish to express my profound sadness at the news of the earthquakes that have affected parts of Italy yesterday. These have caused multiple fatalities as well as significant material damage, particularly... more
Press releaseAir Dolomiti ATR-72 slid off the runway: ANSV relates with German investigative authority
Rome, Italy - In order to proceed to the accreditation of a representative of its own
The Italian Flight Safety National Agency (ANSV) was informed of a fact which involved, in yesterday's (17/05/2012) early afternoon, in Germany, the ATR-72 Marche I-ADCD aircraft flying from Munich to... more
Press releaseAir Berlin: no sympathy for postponement of airport opening to next year
Berlin, Germany - CEO Mehdorn: damage to Berlin's image is intolerable
Air Berlin CEO Hartmut Mehdorn reacted with sharp criticism to the announcement that the Berlin-Brandenburg BER airport will not open until 17th March 2013. "This is totally unacceptable and does almost... more
Press releaseFaa proposes a civil penalty of 395,850$ against US Airways
New York USA, USA - Because of various violations of the hazardous materials transportation regulation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $395,850 civil penalty against US Airways Inc., of Tempe, Ariz., for allegedly violating U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations.... more
Press releaseATR-72/500 aircraft. Air Dolomiti about the incident
Verona, Italy - The official statement released by the company
"Air Dolomiti regrets to inform that today an ATR-72/500 (registration code I-ADCD) runned out of runway during its landing at the Munich International Airport. The aircraft (flight code LH 1912) took... more
Press releaseBerlin Airport: the reasons of the new opening date 17 March 2013. First officer fired
Berlin, Germany - Manfred Körtgen, Managing Director Operations and Constructions to leave the company
At its meeting yesterday, the Supervisory Board of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH discussed the reasons for postponing the opening date as well as the next steps to be taken to complete Berlin Brandenburg... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: the resolutions by Board of Directors met yesterday
Rome, Italy - Confirming the governance
The Finmeccanica Board of Directors which met yesterday under the Chairmanship of Giuseppe Orsi, has passed the following resolutions, confirming the governance of Finmeccanica: • has co-opted to t... more
Press releaseIATA called upon the Polish government to accelerate pro-aviation policies
Warsaw, Polonia - The official statement released by IATA
AVIONEWS reports the official statement released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) about the Polish government and its pro-aviation policies. “Poland sees aviation as an important d... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica BoD: Pansa CEO; Iansiti who has recently resigned. Confirmed "Guidance" 2012
Rome, Italy - Key economic data
Finmeccanica: Shareholders' Meeting approves 2011 financial statements. · Appointed Director Mr. Alessandro Pansa, already co-opted by the Board of Directors on December 1, 2011 · Appointed new B... more
Press releaseEurocopter on its results and market position after the "EBACE 2012" in Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland - Strategic new contracts announced
AVIONEWS reports below the official statement released by the popular helicopter-maker about Eurocopter results announced at "EBACE 2012". Strategic new contracts for Eurocopter’s single engine product l... more
Press releaseAircraft. Emissions trading: annual compliance round-up shows declining emissions in 2011
Brussels, Belgium - By more than 2%
"Emissions of greenhouse gases from installations participating in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) decreased by more than 2% last year, according to the information provided by Member State registries.... more
Press releaseLockheed Martin on Aegis ballistic missile defense system: successfully tested
Kauai, Hawaii - The official statement released by the American firm
AVIONEWS reports the official statement released by Lockheed Martin on its Second Generation Aegis system. The system has been tested succesfully by intercepting missiles. The Missile Defense Agency... more
Press releaseAlitalia: results for the first quarter 2012
Rome, Italy - The Group increased its revenues, load factor and market share in Italy despite a weak demand
"The Board of Directors of Alitalia -Compagnia Aerea Italiana- met yesterday in Rome to discuss the Group results for the first quarter. Scenario for the industry In the first quarter, the European... more
Press releaseEADS: Y1B satellite successfully deployed in orbit
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The latest satellite produced by Astrium has been successfully launched
AVIONEWS reports the official statement released by EADS about the successful launch of the Y1B satellite. The system started operating from the Yashat ground station. "Astrium, Europe’s leading space c... more
Press releaseAEA: major European airline CEOs at the press conference in Brussels on 24 May
Brussels, Belgium - For the Assembly of Presidents of the Association
On Thursday 24 May, 34 European airline CEOs will gather in Brussels for the Association of European Airlines (AEA) Presidents’ Assembly. The CEOs will share their views on the state of the industry, E... more
Press releaseStar Alliance celebrates its 15th anniversary (VIDEO)
Frankfurt, Germany - Numerous the activities of the campaign
"15 years ago today an event took place which would forever change the landscape of commercial aviation. Five forward looking and like-minded CEOs took the bold decision to create the first ever multilateral... more
Press releaseTransport by aircraft: Italian Filt union today in Cologne for a demonstration by pilots and assistants
Rome, Italy - They ask to respect the Flight Time Limits
We receive and publish given the same space to eventual replies: "European demonstration today in Cologne by flight assistants and pilots. The Italian union Filt Cgil said it and adheres at the initiative,... more
Press releaseEurocopter to present its EC-120 helicopter to the company's "Discovery Weekend"
Oxford, United Kingdom - Scheduled in Oxford from 12 May
During the Eurocopter's "Discovery Weekend", scheduled in the Oxford airport's facilities from 12 May, the European company will grant to look closely its EC-120 helicopter. According to the press report... more