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Press releaseAviation security: Commission adopts new rules on the use of security scanners at European airports
Brussels, Belgium - The EC has approved a proposal for an EU legal framework on security scanners
Last Monday, 14 November 2011, the European Commission adopted a proposal for an European Union legal framework on security scanners. This legislation allows airports and Member States that wish to use... more
Press releaseTransport by airplane. easyJet: results for the year ended 30 September 2011
Milan, Italy - Strong performance driven by firm control of costs, the strength of its network and focus on customers
Results for the year ended 30 September 2011. Strong performance driven by firm control of costs, the strength of the easyJet network and focus on customers - easyJet has made excellent progress... more
Press releaseEADS reports nine-month results 2011
Leiden, Holland - Improving performance
EADS reports today nine-month results 2011. • Increase of full-year guidance for orders, revenues, EBIT* before one-off and Free Cash Flow • Order intake up 63 percent to € 93.9 billion in nine-month 2011;... more
Press releaseAlenia (Finmeccanica): agreement reached with trade-unions on 3R plan
Rome, Italy - Detailed information on how these measures will be adopted
"Yesterday, trade-unions and Finmeccanica's aeronautical companies (Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi and Alenia SIA) signed an agreement on the measures outlined in the recovery, restructuring and... more
Press releaseLockheed Martin acquires Sim-Industries Bv
Bethesda, Usa - Strategic move extends training and simulation to adjacent markets
"Lockheed Martin Corporation announced yesterday the acquisition of Sim-Industries BV, a commercial aviation simulation company located in the Netherlands. The acquisition is a demonstration of the Corporation’s s... more
Press releaseENAC. Comiso Airport: opening time schedule has been outlined
Rome, Italy - During yesterday's meeting held at the Directorate General of the entity
Yesterday, November 3, at the Directorate General of ENAC (National Civil Aviation Agency), a meeting to discuss the opening stages of the Comiso airport was held. During the meeting, attended by the... more
Press releaseSIA: Group financial performance for first half 2011-12
Milan, Italy - High fuel prices drive profit down 62%
The Group made a net profit of $ 239 million of Singapore in the first half of the 2011-12 financial year. This was $394 million (-62%) lower than the same period a year ago, principally on account of... more
Press releaseEmirates reports half year profits
Milan, Italy - Equal to DHS 827 million
Emirates airline produced a net profit of Dhs 827 million (USD 225 million), for the first six months of its current financial year ending 30th September 2011. The carrier continues to be the fastest growing... more
Press releaseAircraft transport report: complaints have more than doubled
Bolzano, Italy - Managed by the 27 European consumers centres, ECC, in 2010
"On 28 October 2011, the European Consumer Centres Network (ECC-Net) presented a new report on air passengers rights. In 2010, 71,292 EU citizens contacted the ECC-Net and 12,622 of them reported breaches... more
Press releaseFarnesina (2): organised a humanitarian flight to Turkey
Rome, Italy - Supplies being sent for the communities hit by the earthquake in Turkey
Italian Development Cooperation has organised a humanitarian flight to take essential supplies for the people affected by the severe earthquake that hit the eastern part of the country on Sunday 23 October.... more
Press releaseTelephone call between Italian Minister Frattini and the Turkish one Davutoglu
Rome, Italy - Italy is ready to send essential supplies by airplane for the people affected by the quake
Foreign Minister Franco Frattini had a friendly phone conversation yesterday evening with the Turkish Foreign Minister, Ahmet Davutoglu. Minister Frattini personally informed his Turkish counterpart... more
Press releaseAlitalia: positive balance of 21 million Euros in the first 9 months
Rome, Italy - In the third trimester, revenues registered show a growth of 12%, net positive balance of 69million Euros and an operating profit of 90 million Euros
"Alitalia Board of Directors - 'Compagnia Aerea Italiana SpA' , chaired by Roberto Colaninno, met today in Rome, to discuss the results as at September 30, 2011, of the consolidated Group and illustrated... more
Press releaseItaly. Catania-Fontanarossa: regular airport activity re-activated this morning after Etna's eruptive phase ended
Catania, Italy - Terminal closed from 8:30pm last night till 5:00am this morning
"Regular air traffic reopened at the international airport of Catania-Fontanarossa after last night's closure from 8:30pm till 5:00am this morning following Etna's new eruptive phase which, as documented... more
Press releaseItalian "Farnesina" note about Libya’s liberation
Rome, Italy - "It marks a turning point in the Country's history and a victory for the Libyan people"
The Italian Foreign Affairs Ministry communicated in a note that "The announcement of the liberation of Libya marks a turning point in the country’s history and a victory for the Libyan people. In the l... more
Press releaseAW-139 helicopter: international technical meeting at Italian ANSV
Rome, Italy - Held between 17 and 19 October
"The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) reported that last 17-19 October, an international meeting to discuss technical issues that emerged from the three current safety investigations inherent to many accidents... more
Press releaseEC. Galileo: Europe launches its first satellites for smart navigation system
Brussels, Belgium - It is expected to deliver €90 billion additional revenues for industry
"Today Europe takes a major step in its history by launching the first two operational Galileo satellites at 12h30 CET from Kourou, French Guiana with a Soyuz launcher to reach their orbit at 23.000 kilometres.... more
Press releaseAerospace protagonist at Turin: a photographic exhibition, novelties of the 2011 exhibition and the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy
Turin, Italy - The convention comprises meetings, company visits, seminars, workshop, sessions
"Aerospace and Defense Meetings", the only international aerospace business convention in Italy, will be hosted for the third time at the Oval Lingotto in Turin next 26 and 27 October, with the possibility... more
Press releaseItalian Financial Police: more than 11 million euros intercepted at the Florence airport in 3 and a half years
Florence, Italy - Money being both imported and exported, an offence committed by Italians and foreigners
During a recent joint control by the Italian Financial Police and the Customs controllers at the Peretola airport in Florence, it was found out that an Iranian citizen (resident in Bagno a Ripoli), arriving... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: meeting to discuss the impact of SESAR project on transport by airplane
Rome, Italy - As well as on European economy
"The National Civil Aviation Authority informed that yesterday, October 18, a meeting was held regarding the presentation of the outcome of a macroeconomic study on the impact that SESAR (Single European... more
Press releaseItaly. "Green Village": aerospace becomes eco-sensitive in Turin
Turin, Italy - "Aerospace Defense Meetings" dedicated to futuristic, hyper-technological projects like growing plants in space
"Thanks to institutional futuristic projects, not to mention elegance and design, nine companies will feature at the 'Aviation Green Village', a space dedicated to eco-sustainability, something new for... more
Press releaseTransport by airplane. Airports focus on technology to improve passenger experience
Rome, Italy - The 8th annual "SITA Airport IT Trends Survey"
"IT investment by airports is rising as airports seek to meet the increasing expectations of passengers for self-service and a hassle-free experience, according to a new global survey launched. IT investment,... more
Press releaseItaly. Airport of Florence-Peretola: the Tuscany Region will buy shares
Florence, Italy - The resolution, approved by the majority, authorises the acquisition of a shareholding of not less than 5% but not exceeding 15% for a maximum of 15 million
"The majority of the Regional Council members approved the resolution which authorises the Region to acquire equity stakes in the company that manages the 'Vespucci' airport in Florence. Centre-left political... more
Press releaseTurin. “The future of aerospace-Unmanned Vehicles & Systems” conference
Turin, Italy - One will be held on 27 October on an international basis
"The 'Aerospace and Defence Meetings', an international conference on UAVs and UV abbreviations that in an aeronautical and aerospace context represent remote controlled aircraft or unmanned spacecraft... more
Press releaseIATA: the necessary elements for a sustainable transport by airplane in South Africa
KwaZulu Natal, South Africa - Declarations by Tyler at Annual General Meeting and AASA Conference
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) unveiled a new study highlighting the importance of the aviation industry to the economy of South Africa. IATA urged a new partnership between government... more
Press releaseTransport by plane. Court of Justice of the EU: in the event of cancellation of flight, passengers may claim compensation for non-material damage in addition
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - To that awarded for material damage suffered
"The regulation on the compensation of air passengers lays down standardised measures that airline companies must put into effect in respect of their passengers in the event of denied boarding, cancellation... more
Press releaseEU-Russia Airplane transport summit. IATA: global standards as cornerstone for development of two markets
St. Petersburg, Russia - Industry a ready partner
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged Russian and European officials meeting at the Euro-Russia Aviation Summit in St. Petersburg to make global standards the cornerstone of their discussions... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: AMI (Italian Air Force) approves the proposed increase of flights operated from the airport of Trapani
Rome, Italy - For the 2012 Summer season
"Yesterday 11 October, ENAC (National Civil Aviation Authority) reported that during a meeting held at the staff of the Air Force, the Italian Air force has positively assessed the possibility of increasing... more
Press releaseIATA. Another blow to European competitiveness: air traffic management improvement off course
Geneva, Switzerland - The Countries respect their efforts, bring improvements in operating terms and increase the environmental and financial efficiency
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned today that states are falling behind in their commitments to improve Europe’s notoriously inefficient air traffic management. According to the l... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC-ENIT convention for the development of minor airports in international circuits
Rome, Italy - For tourists revival; detailed tables attached
"The national authority for civil aviation and ENIT - national tourism agency have signed an agreement aimed at promoting and communicating activities for the relaunch of the smaller airports knowing that... more
Press releaseAviation Safety: another case of "Poor communications" on Central Atlantic
Rome, Italy - AAR-Safety Newsletter (14/11), 6 October 2011
Received and published: "The aircraft accident involving an Air France Airbus which happened on June 1, 2009, even though the investigations have focused attention on many other aspects, the poor state... more
Press releaseAlitalia presents the new Embraer E-190 aircraft
Rome, Italy - By 2012 the fleet will be totally renewed
The president and CEO of Alitalia, Roberto Colaninno and Rocco Sabelli, have today presented at "Leonardo da Vinci" airport the first new Embraer E-190 aircraft and its fleet development plans. Paulo César... more
Press releaseSkyTeam launches Round the World Fare promotion
Amsterdam, Holland - Travellers enjoy lower fares to more destinations
"SkyTeam (ST), the global airline alliance, is offering a Round the World fare promotion to celebrate the launch of its Round the World Planner. Depending on the customer’s starting point, discounts r... more
Press releaseAlitalia: the equal conciliation is now also available on-line
Rome, Italy - A quick and effective alternative to traditional ways
"It's possible to access the equal mediation of Alitalia directly on-line at www.alitalia.it. Connecting with website www.alitalia.it, section travel/passengers' rights, the passenger can complete the... more
Press releaseAeroporti di Roma. BoD decided top management positions: Maleci sent away, Bertazzo arrives (already with Gemina)
Rome, Italy - Giulio Maleci left his role as CEO; Carlo Bertazzo replaces him as Executive Vice-President of the company
A Gemina in-house meeting was held yesterday, reuniting the Board of Directors (BoD) of the Company that manages the Roman airports (Fiumicino and Ciampino), and its outcome is included in the following... more
Press releaseMauro Rossi (Italian FILT union): ready for discussions with Meridiana fly, starting from transparency and respect
Rome, Italy - Business plan presented
"'We have requested additional discussion time and we hope that it will be possible'. This is how the national secretary of the FILT CGIL trade union, Mauro Rossi, commented on the presentation of Meridiana... more
Press releaseAmerican Express and Alitalia, partership's results and perspectives
Rome, Italy - All the news presented today in Rome
"American Express and Alitalia have today presented the last news about their historic collaboration enable further strengthen synergies between the two companies. Synergies that allowed in 2010 both... more
Press release"Striscia la notizia" report. Enac: control activities on airport security
Rome, Italy - Improved system but on the line with Europe
"With reference to the reports provided by Italian TV program "Striscia la Notizia" in some Italian airports on the effectiveness of security controls (security), ENAC (Italian National Civil Aviation... more
Press releaseReport by Amnesty International on Lithuania: re-open secret prison investigation now
Rome, Italy - Uncovered new data about rendition airplane flights and related links between landings also in other European countries
"Lithuania must immediately reinstate the criminal investigation into its involvement in the US-led rendition and secret detention programmes, Amnesty International (AI) said today in a new report. Unlock... more
Press release"Striscia la notizia" reports, Italian ENAC starts security verifications in 5 national airports
Rome, Italy - The targets are the airports of Fiumicino, Malpensa, Naples, Palermo and Lamezia Terme
"With reference to the press-service made by 'Striscia la Notizia' (Italian tv program) regarding 5 national airports, ENAC (Ente nazionale aviazione civile - national civil aviation authority) announced... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC-ENAV: technical panel on safety in collaboration with "Fondazione 8 ottobre 2001" and the Flight Safety Foundation di Washington
Rome, Italy - Part of a series of international meetings
"It was held this afternoon, at the Directorate General of ENAC, the meeting on safety which was attended by ENAC, ENAV, the Foundation October 8, 2001 and the heads of the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF)... more
Press releaseTransport by aircraft. IATA reiterated the European Union to abandon its ETS scheme
Hong Kong, China - For a global solution
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated the air transport industry’s commitment to its ambitious agenda to reduce CO2 emissions and urged the European Union (EU) to abandon its m... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV obtains information security management system certification
Rome, Italy - First European provider to have achieved it
DNV Business Assurance, an international organisation of global standard for certification, issued ENAV (Società nazionale per l'assistenza al volo - national flight assistance company) the information... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: contract signed today between the entity and SEA (Airports of Milan)
Rome, Italy - Valid for ten years
"The national civil aviation authority ENAC today announced that a contract has been signed with SEA, company that manages the airports of Milan-Malpensa and Milan-Linate, in order to regulate the various... more
Press releaseCourt of Justice of the EU: prohibiting airline pilots from working after the age of 60 constitutes discrimination on grounds of age
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Total prohibition goes beyond that which is necessary to ensure air traffic safety
"The directive on equal treatment in employment and occupation prohibits any unjustified difference in treatment at work that is related to age. Nevertheless, Member States, when implementing the directive,... more
Press releaseLockheed Martin awarded contract for US Marine AH-1Z helicopters' TSS system
Orlando, USA - Worth 49.9 million dollars
Lockheed Martin received a 49.9 million dollars follow-on production contract from the Naval Surface Warfare Center for the Target Sight System (TSS), the fire control system for the US Marine Corps’ A... more
Press releaseAlenia notifies the unions of the company’s recovery plan
Rome, Italy - The integration of Finmeccanica’s companies in the aeronautics business will be continued
"The Group last Friday presented its new Recovery Plan at a meeting in Rome between the senior management of Finmeccanica’s aeronautics business (Alenia Aeronautica and Alenia Aermacchi) and the unions i... more
Press releaseAirbus: Air France-KLM to acquire up to 60 A-350 XWB airplanes
Toulouse, France - The model continues to attract world class airlines
"The Air France-KLM Group has announced its intention to sign for up to 60 A-350 XWB aircraft, of which 25 A-350/900 will be firmed up shortly. The aircraft will become an essential pillar in the group’s l... more
Press releaseInformation on Finmeccanica strategies in the transport sector will be provided upon completion of analyses and measures implemented
Rome, Italy - The Group specifies it in a note with reference to rumours reported today
We receive and publish "With reference to rumors reported today in the market, Finmeccanica reiterates that, as announced during the presentation of the half-year results for 2011, the company will provide... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC-ENAV: works started for the new radio system to be installed at the airport of Pantelleria
Rome, Italy - The system will reduce number of cancelled flights due to weather phenomena that characterise the island
ENAC (Ente Nazionale Aviazione Civile - Italian Civil Aviation Agency) and ENAV (Ente Nazionale Assistenza Volo - National Flight Assistance Company) announced that preliminary operations for the installation... more
Press releaseCourt of Justice of the EU: Member States can establish maximum noise levels of airplanes
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Known as "Operating restrictions"
"In order to reduce noise pollution generated by aircraft using EU airports, Directive 2002/30 permits Member States to adopt restrictive measures known as ‘Operating restrictions’. Operating restrictions can... more