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Press releaseItalian ENAC-ENAV: meeting on investments in the field and capacity of Rome-Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - Committee will evaluate how to rationalize pending on the current airport development
"On Tuesday, February 1st, in the context of routine periodic consultations of ENAC (Italian civil aviation board) and ENAV (Italian flight assistance Society) aimed at the constant monitoring, for the... more
Press release"Yasi" cyclone emergency
Brisbane , Australia - Air Force evacuates 173 patients with mercy flights
Air Force has completed a series of mercy flights from Cairns to Brisbane, evacuating hospital patients ahead of the arrival of "Yasi" cyclone in northern Queensland. Last Tuesday evening, Air Force... more
Press releaseDniproavia is taking delivery of 10 Embraer E-Jets
Kiev, Ukraine - The fleet extension will allow the Ukrainian carrier to become the largest Embraer operator in Eastern Europe
Yesterday, Embraer and Dniproavia, a member of the Ukrainian Aviation Group Alliance, came to an arrangement regarding the delivery of ten EMBRAER 190s, with options for another five jets. The aircraft... more
Press releaseItalian Enac, AMI and CNR present LIDAR system for volcanic ash and eruptions
Rome, Italy - A new tool to detect the presence into the atmosphere to evaluate the impact on the flight safety
"The results of the experimentation in flight of the Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), laser system provided by CNR, have been presented yesterday by ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), by Italian... more
Press releaseRyanair announces reduced Q3 loss of €10m. The press release
Dublin, Ireland - Quarterly traffic grows 6% to 17m, while fares rise 15%
Ryanair, Europe’s airline today (31 Jan) announced a slightly reduced Q3 loss of €10m (down from a Q.3 loss of €11m last year). Total revenues grew by 22% to €746m, as traffic increased 6% to 17m and ave... more
Press releaseItalian ANSV on the C-172 airplane crash in Umbria
Rome, Italy - The Board has opened an inquiry and sent a technical investigator
It has been confirmed the discovery, in the town of Badia Sitria (Perugia, Italy), the Cessna 172 registration number I-AMCO, missing since January 27th. The plane had taken-off from Ancona-Falconara in... more
Press releaseProgress M-09M lifted off toward the International Space Station
Astana, Kazakhstan - Russian space agency Roscosmos said
"Russian cargo vehicle Progress M-09M lifted off toward the International Space Station (ISS) at 4:32 Moscow time (1:32 GMT) on Friday (today), the Russian space agency Roscosmos said. It was launched... more
Press releaseBoeing, Alaska Airlines complete contract for 15 next generation 737 airplanes
Anchorage, Alaska - Alaska places its first order for the 737-900ER
On Tuesday Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced "An order for 15 Next-Generation 737 airplanes, comprised of 13 737-900ERs (extended range) and two 737-800s. The 737-900ER is a new model for the Alaska... more
Press releaseItalian Enac: displeasure of the President Riggio for Ryanair's behaviour
Rome, Italy - The carrier leaves on the ground a passenger because it didn't recognize the report of documents' theft released by an Italian Consulate
"With reference to the episode that involved an Italian citizen in Barcelona who was refused boarding on a Ryanair flight because the airline has not deemed acceptable as equivalent the report of theft... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC approves new regulation for the certification of handlers
Rome, Italy - Companies providing assistance services in the airports
"ENAC, Italian civil aviation authority, unveils that its general director Alessio Quaranta has signed an emergency measure for the passage of the new regulation about the certification of airport handlers,... more
Press releaseBoeing, statement on the China's approval of the purchase of 200 airplanes
Seattle, USA - A 19 billion dollar agreement
Yesterday, Boeing announced in a press release, to be "Pleased to have received final approval from the Chinese Government confirming a 19 billion dollars aircraft agreement. China's approval of airline... more
Press releaseAir transport. Livingston, at work for the re-launch of the carrier
Rome, Italy - The website "Help Consumatori" reported yesterday
"Help Consumatori" website yesterday reported this news. "Only next Friday will be unveiled if Livingston airline will be able to fly again. Last Monday, in fact, the Special Commissioner Daniele Discepolo... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: its president calls a meeting with Italian Civil Defense's Head
Rome, Italy - For the definition of the circular about the aviation procedures in case of a volcanic cloud
With reference to reports made by some media about the delay in the publication of the circular of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Board), which regulates the aviation activities on airports and air spaces... more
Press releaseItalian "Telefono Blu": cancel air travels to Tunisia
Rome, Italy - And find a solution compensating tourists
"It is absolutely no good the situation in Tunisia: it is stated by "Telefono Blu Consumatori", the Italian association protecting consumers and tourists. Our sources tell us that it is not exactly a popular-democratic... more
Press releaseAir transport. Livingston: still some day to discover the fate of the airline
Rome, Italy - States the website "Help consumatori"
The website "Help Consumatori" ("Help for consumers") states that "It is necessary to wait until Monday, January 17, -unless a further postponement- to discover the fate of Livingston airline whose flights... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: Catania's airport fully operational from this morning
Rome, Italy - With no movement limitations
On the basis of the latest and updated information provided by INGV (national institute of geophysics and volcanology) and by the weather bureau of Sigonella about the volcanic activity of Etna, the Crisis... more
Press releaseItalian Enac: Catania's airport re-opened this morning due to the volcano
Rome, Italy - The airport crisis' unit continues monitoring the activities of Etna and of the cloud
"ENAC (Italian civil aviation board) announces that from yesterday's midnight to today at 06:30 am the airspace around the airport of Catania has been closed to flight operations, due to a sudden increase... more
Press releaseItalian Aduc: airplanes delayed. The passenger's rights
Rome, Italy - The various cases
"Difficult return from Christmas holidays due to a series of of flight delays which are the bugbear of travellers, which makes irritate and doesn't allow for a rational planning of the activities. We have... more
Press releaseBoeing, Qatar Airways, AmeriCares Partner for Relief Flight
Washington, Usa - New Qatar Airways 777-300ER carries medical supplies to Pakistan
"Boeing again has partnered with Qatar Airways and the non-profit global health and disaster relief organization AmeriCares to deliver a second consignment of relief supplies to areas in Pakistan that... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: restoration of the air links with USA and other Countries involved in the wave of bad weather
Rome, Italy - Good management of the emergency by Italian airlines and the airports' management companies
Regarding the numerous delays and cancellations of flights from and to Countries affected by critical weather conditions in recent days, the President of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Board) Vito Riggio... more
Press releaseBoeing resumes 787 Dreamliner airplanes' flight testing
Everett, USA - Suspended last month after an electrical incident on a test flight in Texas
On December 23rd, Boeing announced it has resumed the flight test on the 787 Dreamliner later today. "The company has installed an interim version of updated power distribution system software and conducted... more
Press releaseBoeing receives US Air Force contract for C-17 training devices
St. Louis, USA - The contract value is 44 million dollars initially and up to 72 millions if two options are exercised
The Boeing Company announced "It has received a contract from the US Air Force to deliver C-17 training devices to three sites. The contract value is 44 million dollars initially and up to 72 million dollars... more
Press releaseUFAC authorizes PC-21 airplanes' training flights
Berne, Switzerland - Air spaces defined
"For safety reasons, the Swiss Air Force must be able to conduct their training flights by Pilatus PC-21 airplanes in separate airspaces that UFAC (Federal Office for Civil Aviation). The flights of civilian... more
Press releaseBoeing completes acquisition of Summit Aeronautic Group
Seattle, USA - Unknown the terms of the transaction
Boeing company announced in a press release spread yesterday "The completion of the acquisition of the business and operations conducted by Summit Aeronautics Group in Helena, Montana. Terms of the transaction,... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC's Board of Directors expresses concern for the continuation of the stalemate of the AdR' investments
Rome, Italy - For Rome-Fiumicino airport
"The Board of Directors of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Board), which met yesterday, December 21, has expressed its deep concern for the continuation of the investments' stalemate of the company "Aereoporti... more
Press releaseBoeing to increase 777 airplane's production rate
Seattle, USA - It's the second production increase announced for the program this year
"Boeing today announced its production rate for the 777 program will increase to 8.3 airplanes per month in the first quarter 2013. This is the second production increase announced for the program this... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: situation normal in the national airports but occurrences due to bad weather in the center and North of Europe
Rome, Italy - The board suggests passengers to contact their airlines before going to the airport
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) communicates that the situation in national airports today is almost regular also if the continuation of adverse weather conditions in central and northern Europe... more
Press releaseEnac: positive result of the test made in Milan-Malpensa for aircraft refueling with passengers on board
Rome, Italy - Soon the new decree of the minister Maroni for the implementation in all the national airports
"In the afternoon of yesterday, December 16, 2010, was held at the Italian Interior ministry a meeting convened by the Interior minister Roberto Maroni, to verify the results of the testing of the new... more
Press releaseItalian ANACNA (2): result of the trial of Supreme Court about air crash in Monte Sette Fratelli on February 24, 2004
Rome, Italy - The "Standards" Icao in Italy annulled in a few hours by the Council
We receive and publish: "The IV Criminal Session of the Supreme Court rejects the file and confirms the sentence of appeal that has condemned two military air traffic controllers of Decimomannu to have... more
Press releaseItalian ANACNA: Italian Supreme Court re-writes the rules about the air traffic control in Italy
Rome, Italy - The fourth criminal division rejected appeal and confirms sentence of condemnation for two air traffic controllers
We receive and publish: "The Fourth Criminal Division of "Cassazione" (Italian Supreme Court, ed) rejected the appeal and confirmed the sentence of condemnation of two air traffic controllers, military... more
Press releaseItalian ANSV about Piper airplane crashed on Wednesday on a bus depot close to Rome
Rome, Italy - Open a technical inquiry and sent an investigator to the place where the accident occurred
ANSV, the Italian Air safety board, announced it has been opened a technical investigation about the incident occurred yesterday (December 8th) afternoon, to the PA-32 aircraft registered N58SE, which,... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: its director participates at the 135th meeting of ECAC
Rome, Italy - Official installation by new Executive Secretary, former vice-director of the Authority
The 135th plenary meeting by general managers of the Civil aviation of 44 Member States of ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference) took place today, on December 7, in Paris with the participation by... more
Press releaseBoeing: unmanned aircraft systems to US Marine Corps
Seattle, USA - A 29.9 million dollar contract
"Boeing today announced that US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has awarded the company a $29.9 million contract for Cargo Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Services to support the US Marine Corps. Boeing... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: EC approves two projects for the intermodality of the airports of Milan-Malpensa and Catania
Rome, Italy - Both will be 50% financed with the EU funds
"The ENAC, Italian civil aviation authority, announced that last Wednesday the Directorate-General for Transport of the European Commission approved the projects relating to the development of intermodality... more
Press releaseQantas could bring legal action against Rolls-Royce for the engine fault on A-380 planes
Sydney, Australia - The airline's press release
"Qantas has commenced discussions with Rolls-Royce on a range of issues concerning the A-380 fleet, including financial and operational impacts, as a consequence of the QF32 Trent 900 engine failure on... more
Press releaseBoeing Initiates Changes to 787 Power Panel, Updates to Software
Seattle, USA - Following the occurrence in Texas
"Boeing is developing minor design changes to power distribution panels on the 787 and updates to the systems software that manages and protects power distribution on the airplane. These changes come as... more
Press releaseItalian Enac joins Albanian civil aviation in the implementation of the European regulation about safety
Rome, Italy - The introduction conference took place last week in Tirane
"On 17 November, in Tirane, the Director General Alessio Quaranta and the Director of Central standardization and safety Benedetto Marasà took part in the conference of presentation and launch of the... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC. CISA establishes a second testing of the body-scanners in the airports
Rome, Italy - From the beginning of 2011 a new stage of trial in the air-stations hosting flights to sensitive destinations: Fiumicino, Malpensa, Venice and Palermo
"Yesterday morning, at the Directorate General of ENAC (Italian civil aviation authority) was held the meeting of the CISA (Inter-Ministerial Committee for the safety of air transport and of airports)... more
Press releaseDreamliner occurrence. Two Boeing 787 Dreamliners to return to factory
Seattle, USA - Laredo investigation continues
"While the investigation into the incident onboard 787 Dreamliner ZA002 continues, Boeing has established a plan to fly two other aircraft, ZA001 and ZA005, back to Seattle from Rapid City, S.D., and Victorville,... more
Press releaseUpdate on Boeing 787 Dreamliner ZA002 Incident
Washington, USA - Occurred in Texas
"During approach to Laredo, Texas, last Tuesday, airplane ZA002 lost primary electrical power as a result of an onboard electrical fire. Backup systems, including the deployment of the Ram Air Turbine... more
Press releaseItalian Usb on Alitalia: refinancing program for 22 Airbus airplanes
Rome, Italy - A new immatriculation: they will turn from Italian to Irish
"The workers of Alitalia-Cai (Italian airline) received a message from the direction regarding the "Refinancing program for 22 Airbus A-319/A-320/A-321 airplanes", which includes a new immatriculation... more
Press release"Cassidian" to compile Interactive Electronic Technical Documentation for P-3C Orion aircraft
Berlino, Germania - Of German Navy
"Cassidian has been commissioned with compiling Interactive Electronic Technical Documentation (IETD) for the German Navy’s P-3C Orion Cup maritime patrol aircraft. The corresponding contract, worth a... more
Press releaseATR on -72/212 airplane crashed in Cuba: IACC had stopped the flights in view of the "Thomas" hurricane
Toulouse, France - Named an equpe of experts to support inquiries, still ongoing
ATR regrets to confirm that an ATR-72/212 operated by Cuba’s Aero Caribbean was involved in an accident yesterday at 5:40 pm (local time) near to Sancti Spiritus (Cuba). Flight 883 was operating between S... more
Press release"Fondazione 8 ottobre 2001" award a prize to Italian Enav's CEO Guido Pugliesi
Milan, Italy - "He transformed the company into a model of progress, efficiency and professionalism"
"Fondazione 8 ottobre 2001", the foundation born after the air crash occurred at the Milan-Linate airport in 2001, and the research centre "Centro studi Demetra" awarded a prize to Guido Pugliesi, the... more
Press releaseQantas stops its A-380 airplanes: the airline's press release
Sydney, Australia - After the emergency landing due to a failure in one of the engines
A Qantas A-380 aircraft operating QF32 from Singapore to Sydney experienced an engine issue soon after take off and returned to Singapore. The aircraft had 440 passengers and 26 crew on board. In... more
Press releaseItalian Enac and AMI sign agreement for navigation of remotely-piloted aircraft "Global Hawk"
Rome, Italy - The planes are currently re-deployed at the Sigonella base, next Catania
"The Italian air force (Ami) and the Italian civil aviation agency (Enac) sign a technical agreement for the activity of air navigation of the remotely-piloted aircraft 'Global Hawk' in the national airspace. The... more
Press releaseItalian Enac: from today, the Roma-Urbe airport open to helicopters until 10:00 pm
Rome, Italy - Prolonging of many hours the air-station's activities
"Enac, the Italian authority for civil aviation, has announced that from today, on Wednesday November 3, the airport of Rome-Urbe will be open for the helicopter operations during the night also. From... more
Press releaseItalian "Aduc" about overbooking: passengers' rights
Rome, Italy - Suggestions also in view of the next long week-end
"Tomorrow a long week-end will begin in Italy. This could be an opportunity for a travel to a foreign destination, but as soon as the travelers arrive at the airport, regularly equipped with a ticket and... more
Press releaseItalian Enac: meeting to find quickly solutions about the installation of wind-shear aerial at Palermo airport
Rome, Italy - It takes place today in the agency's Directorate General
Following the meeting called last week by the Palermo's prefect about the installation of the integrated system of wind-shear detection, today, at the Directorate General of Enac (Italian civil aviation... more
Press releaseConclusions of the second international conference on Space exploration
Brussels, Belgium - By the Belgian Presidency of the EU, the European Commission, the Chair of the ESA Council at ministerial level and the European Space Agency on 21 October 2010
"Space exploration satisfies the desire of humankind to discover new horizons. It is not only a scientific but also a political and global endeavour. Space exploration is a driver for innovation, technological... more