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Press releaseAirplanes and safety. EU Parliament weighs in on Flight Time Limitations debate
Brussels, Belgium - The EASA proposal is not acceptable in terms of safety, according to the European cabin crew representatives
Members of the European Parliament (EP) have been warned that not enough has been done to keep Europe’s sky safe and to protect the travelling public from the risks associated with aircrew fatigue. At a... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica. Shareholders’ Meeting: proposed candidacy for the integration of the Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - Dario Frigerio to replace outgoing Board member Christian Streiff
Relatively to Point 1.3 on the agenda of Finmeccanica’s Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting convened on the 3rd and 4th of July 2013, on first and second call respectively, Finmeccanica hereby informs that it... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: the runway nr 2 at Rome-Fiumicino airport opened again
Rome, Italy - Yesterday morning and in advance
The runway nr 2 (runway 07-25) of the Rome-Fiumicino airport reopened yesterday morning in advance. The normal operativeness of the airport is now re-established on this runway used for take-off operations... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. SES: EC acts to unblock congestion in Europe's airspace
Brussels, Belgium - The Commission is looking to head off a capacity crunch as the number of flights is forecast to increase by 50% over the next 10-20 years
The European Commission has yesterday acted to speed up the reform of Europe's air traffic control system. The Commission is looking to head off a capacity crunch as the number of flights is forecast to... more
Press releaseAlitalia and unions sign solidarity agreement: job levels are guaranteed, turnaround plan launched
Rome, Italy - Cuts to the wages of Chairman, Vice-Presidents, board members, Chief Executive Officer and other executives
An important agreement between a delegation from Alitalia, lead by Chief Executive Officer Gabriele Del Torchio, and the unions Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uil and Ugl Trasporti was signed in the evening of Thursday... more
Press releaseATR -600 aircraft receive by EASA "ETOPS 120 minutes" certification
Toulouse, France - It is very important for air networks, such as in French Polynesia or Siberia
"The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has just granted ATR, the European manufacturer of turboprop aircraft, “ETOPS 120 minutes” certification of its new ‘-600’ series ATR aircraft. This ETOPS (... more
Press releaseRimini Airport management firm, Aeradria, about the discover of a corpse in the landing gear compartment of an aircraft: official findings
Rimini, Italy - The man, of Georgian origin, died four days ago
"In connection with the news released today about the discover of a corpse of a man during the stop at Moscow-Vnukovo Airport of the Airbus A-330 aircraft of the company I Fly which arrived from Rimini... more
Press releaseAutogrill: approved the proportional partial demerger project for the Travel Retail & Duty Free business
Milan, Italy - During the shareholders' meeting today
The Shareholders of Autogrill SpA met today under the chairmanship of Gilberto Benetton in ordinary and extraordinary sessions and approved the project of proportional partial demerger of Autogrill SpA... more
Press releaseItaly. Milan airports: the BoD approves annual budget 2012
Milan, Italy - Passenger traffic: 27,5 million on the airports managed by the Group (-2,3%); goods 421,400 tons (-7,6%)
The Board of Directors of SEA (Milan airports management company) approved yesterday the annual budget 2012. Following, a summary of the highlights: - Revenues: EUR 721 million (+9,1%) - Ebitda:... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC and WEC inked a Memorandum of Understanding for establishment of ISAFF for a sustainable aviation
Rome, Italy - The signature paves the way for the constitution of a forum which will be open to all the stakeholders
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) and WEC Italia (the Italian Committee of the World Energy Council) signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) this morning at the ENAC's central offices, to establish... more
Press releaseSingle commercial brand for the Avianca Holdings SA
Bogota, Colombia - It includes Avianca, Taca Airlines, Aerogal e Tampa Cargo
As announced in late 2012 and after three years of intense work aimed at integration and reorganization of operations and processes, ground and air equipment modernization, and the adoption of industry... more
Press releaseESA: "Volare" mission began with astronaut Luca Parmitano who arrives at Space Station
Rome, Italy - The Soyuz spacecraft lifted off at 20:31:24 GMT on May 28 also with a Russian and an American
A Soyuz spacecraft launched from Kazakhstan last night safely docked with the International Space Station this morning, delivering ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano and his crewmates to the orbital outpost... more
Press releaseAirplanes and finance. Alitalia Group: 2013 first quarter results. Load factor increased
Rome, Italy - The elaboration of the 2013/2016 industrial plan is in progress, expected to be presented to the BoD at the end of June
The Board of Directors of Alitalia -Compagnia Aerea Italiana SpA-, chaired by Roberto Colaninno, met in Rome yesterday and approved the Group financial statement through March 31, 2013, presented by the... more
Press releaseAirplanes and service provider. Italian ENAV SpA: general assembly approved the 2012 budget
Rome, Italy - A EUR 46 million net profit
The ENAV SpA (Italian Flight Assistance Company) General Assembly was held today in Rome under the chairmanship of the CEO Massimo Garbini and approved the 2012 Budget which resulted in a € 46 million n... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian Filt Cgil on Blue Panorama: its flight attendants' strike on May 29
Rome, Italy - For 24 hours
"Second strike on May 29 by the Blue Panorama's flight attendants for 24 hours". Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Ugl Trasporti jointly announced it "Because the problems remain after the strike of last May 3 as... more
Press releaseAssaereo on the concessions between Italy and third countries (USA) to extra-EU carriers from Milan-Malpensa
Rome, Italy - The association expresses complete dissent and firm opposition
"In relation with the concession of further connections between Italy and third countries, particularly the United States, to extra-EU companies on Milan-Malpensa Airport, Assaereo (the Italian association... more
Press releaseItalian ANPAC about "Pilot Fatigue": still criticism on the new rules proposed at European level
Rome, Italy - The Association welcomes positively the note diffused by ETSC
"ANPAC (Italian commercial aviation pilots association) welcomes positively the note issued by ETSC (European Transport Safety Council) with which it is requested the maximum attention before to approve... more
Press releaseItalian Foreign Affair Ministry. Monti-Bonino change-over happened this morning
Rome, Italy - Europe, Marò, Syria crisis topics of discussion
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs changed hands this morning, with interim minister Mario Monti leaving his post to Minister Emma Bonino. The ceremony offered an opportunity for a cordial encounter, extended... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian Filt Cgil union: easyJet's flight attendants strike next May 14
Rome, Italy - Initially planned for May 27
"The strike by easyJet's flight attendants is fixed for May 14, initially announced for May 27". Filt Cgil and Fit Cisl said it in a note "Following the indication by the warranty commission about strike.... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. The future of transatlantic aviation and the EU-US partnership: in decline, or ready to lead global business?
Washington, Usa - Speech by Vice-President and Commissioner for Transport Siim Kallas (International Aviation Club/Washington 18 April 2013)
AVIONEWS informs its readers about the speech by European Commission's Vice-President and Commissioner for Transport Siim Kallas ("International Aviation Club" in Washington 18 April 2013). The speech... more
Press releaseEC about climate changes: planning for disasters (forest fires and others)
Brussels, Belgium - Strategy, insurance, next steps
"Strategy would coordinate EU countries’ responses to the impact of global warming on local communities. The EU is committed to cutting its greenhouse gas emissions. But setting targets to dampen t... more
Press releaseAircraft and airlines. Gabriele Del Torchio is the new Chief Executive Officer of Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Meeting of the shareholders called on April 29
As broadly announced in advance by AVIONEWS, Alitalia communicated that "The management board of Alitalia-CAI, which met today, Thursday 18 April 2013, chaired by Roberto Colaninno, has co-opted Gabriele... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica SpA: decisions by the shareholders' meeting
Rome, Italy - Met yesterday under the chairmanship of Admiral Guido Venturoni
The Shareholders’ Meeting of Finmeccanica Spa, which met yesterday in Rome, under the chairmanship of Admiral Guido Venturoni, made the following decisions: · To appoint Ivanhoe Lo Bello, who was al... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Strike by easyJet flight attendants at the end of May
Rome, Italy - Announced by Filt Cgil and Fit Cisl for four hours, from 10am to 2pm
"First four hour strike (10m to 2pm) by the easyJet's flight attendants on May 27, fixed by Filt Cgil and Fit Cisl. Roberto Pesaresi of Filt Cgil declared: 'In the face of the total closure by the company... more
Press releaseRyanair Pilot Group endorses the initiative by Paroc about employment contracts
Rome, Italy - The highest priority for pilots is having direct employee contracts
We receive e publish, giving the same space to eventual replies: "The Ryanair Pilot Group fully endorses the initiative by the airline cabin crew and their Union Paroc to clarify their employment status... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian CUB Trasporti: national general strike in airport sector
Rome, Italy - Fixed for next Friday 19 for four hours (from 12am to 4pm); at the same time also a demonstration at Fiumicino airport
CUB Trasporti announces a general national strike in the airport sector for four hours (from 12am to 4pm) next Friday April 19, at the end of shift in the not operating sectors. A demonstration is... more
Press releaseENAV Asia Pacific: the new company in Malaysia launched
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - It will manage commercial activities in the area
ENAV Asia Pacific, the new incorporated company in Malaysia that will manage all ENAV's (Italian Flight Assistance Company) commercial activities in the Asia Pacific area has been presented today in Kuala... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Pilots and flight attendants of Alitalia postpone 24 hour strike of April 19
Rome, Italy - To next May 14, 2013
"The pilots and flight attendants of Alitalia adherent to ANPAC, ANPAV and AVIA postponed the 24 hour national strike of April 19 and communicated the new protest (with the same duration) to next May 14,... more
Press releaseRyanair Pilot Group: the pilots reject claims of agreement
Rome, Italy - Pilots’ invitation to negotiate ignored by Ryanair
We received and publish giving the same possibility to eventual replies: "The Ryanair Pilot Group (RPG) emphatically rejects Ryanair’s latest claims (26th March 2013) of new pay agreements for their p... more
Press releaseItalian Filt Cgil union. Rossi: against Ryanair next to "A dispute in Italy and in Europe"
Rome, Italy - The declarations by the national secretary: "The flight assistants' contract not negotiated with the union"
We receive and publish, leaving the same opportunity to eventual replies: "The agreement with Ryanair is more a corporate regulation rather than a contract", according to Mauro Rossi, national secretary... more
Press releaseItalian Anpac-Avia-Anpav confirm strike of tomorrow by Alitalia-Cai flight assistants and CityLiner pilots
Rome, Italy - For four hours, on all national territory
"ANPAC, AVIA and ANPAV (the Italian Associations of pilots and flight assistants) confirm the strike fixed for tomorrow, on March 22, for four hours (12am to 4:00pm) on all the national territory, by Alitalia-Cai's... more
Press releaseAircraft and events. Italian ENAC at the sixth ICAO's Worldwide Air Transport Conference
Rome, Italy - With an its delegation led by the general director of the Authority, Alessio Quaranta
"ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) organized the sixth Worldwide Air Transport Conference (ATConf), opened in Montreal for a week, from March 18 to 22. A delegation led by the general... more
Press releaseAirbus-Turkish. The largest Turkish order: for up to 117 airplanes and options
Toulouse, France - The engine selection will be made at a later date
Turkish Airlines, the airline in Turkey, has signed a contract for up to 117 A-320 Family aircraft (25 A-321ceo, 4 A-320neo, 53 A-321neo and options for 35 additional A321neo aircraft). This order is the... more
Press releaseLatam Airlines Group: February 2013 statistics
Santiago, Chile - System passenger traffic increased 4.2%
LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its subsidiaries, (“LATAM Airlines Group” or “the Company”), the airline group in Latin America, reported preliminary monthly traffic statistics for February 2013 compare... more
Press releaseCathay Pacific: 2012 annual results. The airline continued with its major investments in new aircraft and products
Milan, Italy - It opened its own cargo terminal at Hong Kong International Airport in February 2013
The Cathay Pacific Group reported an attributable profit of HK$916 million for 2012 – an 83.3% fall compared to the profit of HK$5,501 million reported for 2011. Earnings per share fell by 83.3% to HK23.3 c... more
Press releaseEASA certifies the Airbus A400M airplane
Cologne, Germany - It is a military transport airplane powered by four EPI TP400-D6 turboprop engines and Ratier-Figeac FH385/FH386 propellers
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on March 13 handed over a type certificate for the Airbus A400M airplane to Airbus Military. This type certificate supersedes a restricted type certificate... more
Press releaseAEA: step in the right direction for measures to help passengers obtain their rights in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - However concerns still remain
Today, the European Commission published its proposed new measures to help air passengers obtain their rights in Europe. The Association of European Airlines (AEA) welcomes the fact that the European Commission... more
Press releaseAirplane and transport. Alitalia: unions postponed the strike to April 18
Rome, Italy - Initially fixed for next March 22
"The 24 hour strike of all pilots of Alitalia Group-Cai has been postponed to April 18". Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti and Ugl Trasporti announced it, regarding the protest initially fixed for next... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Iata reacted with disappointment to the EC's 261
Geneva, Switzerland - There are some positive aspects to the EC’s review but overall the package of proposed changes will still leave major deficiencies in the legislation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reacted with disappointment to the European Commission’s proposed revisions to its passenger rights legislation (EC Regulation 261 or EC 261). There a... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. European Commission announces a package of measures for rights of passengers
Brussels, Belgium - The proposal updates in four key areas
The European Commission announced on March 13 a package of measures to ensure that air passengers have new and better rights to information, care and re-routing when they are stranded at the airport. At... more
Press releaseB-787 airplane: Boeing receives FAA approval of certification plan of improvements to the battery system
Washington, Usa - They include the addition of new thermal and electrical insulation materials and other changes
Boeing has received on March 12 approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the company's plan to test and certify improvements to the 787's battery system. Successful completion of each... more
Press releaseBoeing: strong demand for commercial airplanes and a backlog behind its decision to keep increasing production rates
Orlando, Usa - The declarations by Randy Tinseth, vice-president of Marketing, Commercial Airplanes
Boeing said that strong demand for its commercial airplanes and a healthy backlog are behind the company's decision to keep increasing production rates. "The data tells us the market is strong and will... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian unions: 24 hour strike by Alitalia's pilots
Rome, Italy - The protest is fixed for next March 22
A 24 hour strike by all Alitalia Group-Cai (Compagnia aerea italiana) pilots is fixed for next March 22. The protest, that follows that one for four hours of last January 25, has been jointly announced... more
Press releaseAirplanes and snow. Alitalia and bad weather on the North-Europe: possible delays and cancellations of air links
Rome, Italy - With particular situations on Paris' airports, Brussels and Frankfurt; regular the Fiumicino's hub
Alitalia announces that some delays and cancellations are possible on some airports due to the snowy rains in the North Europe, with particular situations at Paris-"Charles De Gaulle", Paris-Orly, Brussels... more
Press releaseGemina (Aeroporti di Roma)-Atlantia: merger plan approved
Rome, Italy - Reasons, terms, conditions, timing of the transaction
Last Friday’s meetings of the Boards of Directors of Gemina SpA (“Gemina”) and Atlantia SpA (“Atlantia”) have approved the plan for Gemina’s merger with and into Atlantia (the “Merger”) and the related... more
Press releaseLATAM chooses oneworld
Santiago, Chile - The decision announce at the alliance meeting in Hong Kong
LATAM Airlines Group, one of the largest and most important airline groups in the world, has chosen oneworld to be its global alliance for all its airlines. With this decision -announced on 7 March at... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica's BoD: continuing the process to strengthen control system on operating companies
Rome, Italy - The adopted measures
Yesterday the Board of Directors of Finmeccanica met under the Chairmanship of Vice-Chairman Admiral Guido Venturoni and took several measures in order to further consolidate the process of strengthening... more
Press releaseAlitalia inaugurates its new "Dolce Vita" lounge at Terminal 1 of Rome-Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - 700 square metres, realized in collaboration with many Italian renowned brands
On March 7, 2013, Alitalia inaugurated its new "Dolce Vita" lounge at Terminal 1 of Rome-Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport. The new structure, completely renewed in its style and services for passengers... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: Quaranta and Marasà in Tirane at the final conference of the "Twinning Project"
Rome, Italy - Recognition assigned to the authority for the received cooperation
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) informed that its director general Alessio Quaranta and its deputy director general Benedetto Marasà participated on March 7, 2013 at the final conference of the... more
Press releaseAlitalia answers O'Leary: "We are the first airline in Italy in 2012"
Rome, Italy - With more than 24 million passengers carried
With regard to the statements made today by the CEO of Ryanair, Michael O’Leary, the Alitalia Group wishes to point out that, with its 24,275,604 passengers carried during 2012, as announced during the p... more