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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
Press releaseEurocopter’s presence at "EBACE 2012" will focus on its helicopter family's capabilities
Marignane, France - Eurocopter will be present in Hall 7, Stand 7071 at Geneva’s PALEXPO exhibition center
"At the annual "EBACE" meeting in Geneva, which will be held from May 14-16, Eurocopter will showcase its strength in the business aviation and private segments, highlighting the important role of helicopters... more
Press releaseItaly. Meridiana Fly. Employee strike confirmed for June 6, 2012
Rome, Italy - Italian union Filt Cgil: we need different flight attendant contract
"The national strike is confirmed: The strike, planned for June 6, 2012, will concern Meridiana Fly flight attendants" said Italian union Filt Cgil after the meeting with the heads of the carrier. Filt... more
Press releaseLockheed Martin on K-MAX helicopter: more than one million pounds delivered
Fort Worth, Usa - It is the first unmanned helicopter carrying cargo and resupplies in a combat zone
Below, AVIONEWS reports an official statement released by Lockheed Martin on its helicopter K-MAX, in relation to the delivering a total of more than one million pounds. "Two unmanned K-MAX helicopters... more
Press releaseBoeing communicates that KC-46 aircraft successfully completed a Preliminary Design Review
Mukilteo, United States - Audit lasted from 21 March to 27 April
Boeing communicates it successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) with the U.S. Air Force for the new KC-46 Tanker aircraft. As Boeing announces in its press release the review, which... more
Press releaseItalian Assaeroporti, the reference of the national airport system in Europe
Rome, Italy - Public hearing of the Transport Commission of the European Parliament "Airports package"
"The general secretary of the Italian Assaeroporti, Stefano Baronci, participated yesterday at the public hearing of the Transport Commission of European Parliament to examine the 'Airports Package'. It... more
Press releaseHelicopters: Eurocopter to participate at Sofex (Special Operation Forces Exhibition & Conference)
Marignane, France - The event will took place from 7 to 10 May 2012
Eurocopter’s dedication to meeting the operational requirements of governments, armed forces and special mission operators across the Arab world with its broad helicopter product line will be highlighted a... more
Press releaseMeridiana Fly. Italian unions: four hour strike by flight assistants on June 6
Rome, Italy - From 10am to 2pm
"A national strike for four hours is fixed on Wednesday June 6 from 10 to 2pm by Meridiana Fly flight assistants. The protest has been announced by Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti, Ugltrasporti, Anpav... more
Press releaseRights of the 5th freedom air link Milan-New York by Singapore Airlines: Italian ENAC agrees
Rome, Italy - Authorization to operate service
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) has communicated its agreement to release authorizations to operate air services in the 5th freedom (right to embark and disembark passengers or goods between two... more
Press releaseItaly. Strike at Milan airports tomorrow May 4 2012
Rome, Italy - Alitalia: preventive measures to avoid inconveniences
Alitalia and Air One are going to cancel only a small number of flights due to the strike planned for tomorrow May 4 2012. The strike will involve SEA and SEA Handling (the companies which manage Milan... more
Press releaseItaly. Bologna airport: BoD decided yesterday not to continue the integration procedure
Bologna, Italy - It analyzed results of the study
"The Board of Directors (BoD) of the 'Aeroporto Guglielmo Marconi' Company (SAB) in Bologna analyzed yesterday the results of the study, realized with the support of the advisor PricewaterhouseCoopers.... more
Press releaseBritish Airways launches its "Future pilots" program
London , United Kingdom - It will last 18 months; just 3% of the examinees admitted to the training
British Airways (BA) started the first-ever "Future pilots program" in the last few days, in order to train the airline's future pilots. The course will last 18 months. BA announced: "Only the top three... more
Press releaseSkyTeam launches "Go Russia Pass"
Amsterdam, Holland - Flexible, discounted travel to more than 30 Russian cities
"SkyTeam (ST), the global airline alliance, has launched its new 'Go Russia Pass' offering greater flexibility and cost savings on flights operated by Aeroflot within Russia. The pass is the latest in... more
Press releaseClarification from Chairman and CEO of Finmeccanica, Giuseppe Orsi
Rome, Italy - With regard to reports published in certain newspapers
Giuseppe Orsi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica, has made the following statement with regard to reports published yesterday in certain Italian newspapers: "It is completely false... more
Press releaseBoeing on 2012 first quarter results
Chicago, USA - AVIONEWS reports the official statement released in Chicago
Yesterday April 25, 2012 Boeing reported strong results during its meeting in Chicago: "The Boeing Company reported first-quarter net income rose to $0.9 billion, or $1.22 per share, on revenue of $19.4... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica releases a statement about accusations published
Milan, Italy - The statement is related to the articles published last Tuesday by Italian dailies
Finmeccanica released an official statement after the accusation published last Tuesday by Italian dailies. Below, AVIONEWS reports the statement: "Finmeccanica clarifies the accusations published by... more
Press releaseIt was "Sleep inertia" the case of the B-767 Air Canada airplane
Rome, Italy - A detailed description of the event
"The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report on an occurrence in which the first officer of an Air Canada B-767/300 aircraft on an overnight flight from Toronto, Ontario,... more
Press releaseAlitalia: unions, four hour strike today by Cityliner pilots
Rome, Italy - The protest announced by Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltrasporti
The Alitalia Cityliner pilots are on strike for four hours today, on Monday 23, from 12am to 4:00pm. Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltrasporti announce the protest regarding the "Unsolved criticalities... more
Press releaseEuropean Parliament gives green light to aircraft passenger data deal with the US
Strasbourg, France - It will be approved next April 26, 2012 and applied for 7 years. The deal will replace the 2007 text
A new agreement on the transfer of EU air passengers' personal data to the US authorities was approved by the European Parliament yesterday. The deal sets legal conditions and covers issues such as storage... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica-AW helicopters-Lavitola: clarifications about some reports in the press
Rome, Italy - Finmeccanica and AW have not paid, nor promised to pay, any bribe to him, to the Panamanian Government or any other negotiators
"With reference to the articles published in the last few days by some newspapers -and with particular reference to the circumstances that have associated the names of Finmeccanica and AgustaWestland (AW)... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC met yesterday Air Vallèe leadership: the Authority controls situation
Rome, Italy - And it asks carrier to plan flights again to protect passengers' rights and standards of quality
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) met yesterday afternoon the Air Vallèe to verify causes that have brought it to make numerous cancellations of its flights and reaccommodations of passengers on... more
Press releaseAeroporti di Roma improves performance for baggage management
Rome, Italy - Thanks to the innovative SITA's technologies
"A saving of US$ 36 million for airlines using 'Leonardo da Vinci'-Fiumicino Airport Rome, Italy's largest airport and the main hub for Alitalia, was today announced by SITA, the IT company which provides... more
Press releaseSITA: 2011, record of efficiency in baggage handling
Rome, Italy - +6,5 million delivered on time compared to 2010
"The eighth annual SITA Baggage Report shows that 99.1 per cent of checked baggage was delivered on time to the passenger during 2011. This is the highest rate of successful delivery since the report was... more
Press releaseItalian Foreign Minister Terzi: to send team of observers to Syria; Italian Air Force plane available
Rome, Italy - Pleased with UN Security Council approval of resolution
"I was pleased to learn that the UN Security Council had approved a resolution authorising a team of observers to be sent to Syria to monitor compliance with the ceasefire, in keeping with wishes of the... more
Press releaseConnecting Sardinia with the Italian mainland: Alitalia has not presented offer due to economic sustainability reasons
Rome, Italy - The airline is ready to meet with the Region, Transports Ministry and Italian Civil Aviation Authority to find a solution
"Alitalia has not presented an offer regarding tender for services of air transport from/to Sardinia from Italian mainland. The conditions outlined in the tender would not allow profitability. The discounted... more
Press releaseANSV (Italian Air Safety Board): the information report 2011 published
Rome, Italy - The status of civil aviation safety in Italy
"The ANSV (Italian Air Safety Board) published yesterday the 'Information Report on activity performed for civil aviation safety in Italy -year 2011' on its website (www.ansv.it). The Agency overall... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC: aircraft overbooking, passenger rights
Rome, Italy - The list of passenger rights before Easter holidays
"'Sorry, no seats left'. This is what happens to many passengers in Italy and Europe who, in spite of regular ticket, and reservations, see their planned holiday stopped. This phenomenon is called "Overbooking"... more
Press releaseItalian Chamber of deputies: MPs visit Italian contingent in Afghanistan
Rome, Italy - The delegation participated at the Easter Mass in Camp Arena
A delegation of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, led by VP Maurizio Lupi, is in Herat from this morning for a visit to the Italian contingent in Afghanistan. Giancarlo Paglia, Gabriele Toccafondi,... more
Press releaseATR UTair airplane crash: the injured evacuated by helicopters
Moscow, Russia - 43 victims
On April 2, 2012, at 5:33 AM Moscow time UTair flight UT120 aircraft on a routine flight from Roschino International Airport in Tyumen to Surgut made a hard forced landing three kilometers after take-off.... more
Press releaseTNS opinion poll: what Italians think about Alitalia
Milan, Italy - The airline gains 27 positive percent points compared to 2009
"TNS Italia has made an opinion poll about the Italian's perception of Alitalia, comparing it with some of the largest European competitors, above all Lufthansa and British Airways. The analysis has... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC signed new contract with EASA for certification activity
Rome, Italy - For five years
"The ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) declared yesterday, on March 28, that Alessio Quaranta, General Manager signed a new service contract with the EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) for the... more
Press releaseRyanair will appeal EU ruling which allows Alitalia to "Keep EUR 300m"...
Rome, Italy - ..."Of illegal State aid"
We receive and publish, reserving the same position for eventual replies: "Ryanair confirmed yesterday (March 28) that it will appeal the EU General Court ruling which allows CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana),... more
Press releaseAirplane. Iata speaks about the future of aviation in South America
Santiago, Chile - “The freedom to succeed begins with safety because without it success is not sustainable"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments and other stakeholders in Latin America to unite to give aviation the freedom to succeed by improving aviation safety, making badly... more
Press releaseAlitalia: the European court of justice denies Ryanair's appeal
Rome, Italy - The Irish carrier condemned to pay Italian airline legal costs
"The 300 million Euro bridging-loan obtained by Alitalia from the Italian Government in 2008 was judged as a state-funding by the European Commission which in 2008 ordered the Italian airline to return... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: published traffic figures 2011 on its website, +6.5% compared to 2010
Rome, Italy - Classification of the first 50 airlines based on the number of passengers transported, distribution of traditional and low-cost traffic
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) has published the 'Traffic figures 2011' on its website (www.enac.gov.it). 147,946,210 passengers, +6.5% compared to 2010, transited through the Italian airports... more
Press releaseItaly. Airgest: Salvatore Castiglione new President of the Trapani (Sicily) airport management company
Trapani, Italy - Also new Board of Directors appointed
Airgest SpA, Trapani-Birgi civil airport management company, communicated that the shareholders meeting, convoked yesterday at the company's headquarters, decided the renewal of the Board of Directors,... more
Press releaseRyanair does not generally comment on rumour or speculation
Dublin, Ireland - 2011 Ryanair carried over 28million passengers to/from and within Italy
“Ryanair does not generally comment on rumour or speculation, but confirms that in 2011 Ryanair carried over 28million passengers to/from and within Italy. It is no coincidence that rumours about the s... more
Press releaseAlitalia BoD: Colaninno's presidency confirmed, Ragnetti as CEO
Rome, Italy - Elio Cosimo Catania and Salvatore Mancuso as Vice-Presidents
"The shareholders meeting by Alitalia-Compagnia Aerea Italiana, convoked to approve balance 2011 and to renew of Board of Directors and Executive Committee arrived at the end of mandate, took place today... more
Press releaseBombardier and COMAC sign definitive agreement on the C-919 and C-Series aircraft
Montreal, Canada - The two aircraft manufacturers have agreed to cooperate on four projects
Bombardier states: Further to the framework agreement signed on March 24, 2011, Jin Zhuanglong, Chairman, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd (COMAC) and Pierre Beaudoin, President and Chief... more
Press releaseRolls-Royce: USD 275 million in recent contracts with US Armed Forces
London, UK - To supply support services
Rolls-Royce has received recent contracts exceeding $275 million to provide support services for the US Armed Services. The industry will provide Mission Care™ service support for AE 1007C, AE 2100 and T... more
Press releaseItalian ANACNA increases its position at international level
Rome, Italy - At the 51st IFATCA world conference
"ANACNA, the Association of the controllers and assistants for the air navigation, has represented Italy at the 51st IFATCA (International Federation of Air Traffic Controller Associations) world conference... more
Press releaseAirplane. IATA comments on oil price rise
Geneva, Switzerland - “A sustainable airline industry could deliver much more to the global economy"
Today March 20 2012 IATA states in Geneva: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a downgrade to its industry outlook for 2012 primarily due to rising oil prices. IATA expects... more
Press release2011 results confirm MBDA’s position as a european champion with a global perspective
Roma, Italia - The press release
"MBDA, the European champion and global player in missiles and missile systems, generated 3 billion euros of revenue in 2011. The recent years were marked by significant cuts in European budgets but the... more
Press releaseATR comments to AVIONEWS on hairline cracks in New Zealand
Rome, Italy - "These cracks can appear after a high number of cycles and can be detected during a standard maintenance check"
A communication from ATR, solicited by AVIONEWS, states: "At the moment, ANZ is operating 4 ATRs, out of the 11 ATRs which compose its fleet. Three additional ATRs are expected to be operating by... more
Press releaseMeridie SpA: contract renewed to Atitech regarding maintenance of short-medium haul fleet of Alitalia
Naples, Italy - It will have a duration until 2020
"Meridie SpA, investment company dedicated to the enterprises of the central-South of Italy, communicates that its own subsidiary Atitech SpA, society specialized into the aircraft maintenance based in... more
Press releaseMeridiana Fly SpA's BoD approves the definitive conditions of capital increase
Olbia, Italy - In its meeting on Thursday
"The Board of Directors has gathered to fix the definitive conditions of the offer, following release by Italian Consob of authorization to publish information report regarding increase of capital stock,... more