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Press releaseAircraft and transport: Saturday will be the busiest day of the year in 2012 in Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca, Spain - 918 movements expected in the island hub
Palma de Mallorca airport will start a very busy week-end on Friday. From Friday 10 to Sunday 12 August the hub expects to handle 2537 aircraft movements, with over 438,000 seats available for passengers... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC convokes today Wind Jet to verify schedule pending on the definition agreement with Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The Authority continues to control the situation
"The Italian Civil Aviation Authority ENAC, with reference to ongoing negotiations between Alitalia and Wind Jet, took note of it and of the positive improvements of the dealing that the Authority asks... more
Press releaseCathay Pacific announces 2012 interim results
Milan, Italy - The Group has recorded a loss for EUR 97 million
The Cathay Pacific Group reported an attributable loss of HK$935 million for the first six months of 2012. This compares to the profit of HK$2,808 million in the first half of 2011. Loss per share was... more
Press releaseAlenia Aermacchi: roll-out first M-346 airplane for the Republic of Singapore Air Force
Rome, Italy - The delivery of the first aircraft is scheduled for the end of 2012
The first M-346 advanced trainer for the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) was rolled out in a ceremony held at Alenia Aermacchi’s plant in Venegono Superiore, Italy. In September 2010, ST Aerospace, a... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC is on the lookout for Wind Jet operational situation and on the dealing with Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The carriers have been asked to reschedule passengers involved in the inconvenience
"In reference to the current situation of the company Wind Jet and to the ongoing dealing with the company Alitalia, the National Authority for Civil Aviation (ENAC) is on the lookout the development of... more
Press releaseSpace, Curiosity. Terzi to Clinton: "An extraordinary progress, Italy is on board too"
Rome, Italy - The Minister sent a letter to the US Secretary
The Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs Terzi di Santagata sent a letter on August, 6 2012 to the US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, expressing his "Most sincere congratulations for the landing of... more
Press releaseItalian ASI. Curiosity rover: successfully landed on Mars (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - Its voyage began on November 26, 2011. The "Flight code" of Da Vinci is on board
"Touchdown confirmed!": at NASA Control Room the news arrives with a sense of release and joy. The operation ran smoothly and the "Seven minutes of terror" (as the descent was named by NASA scientists)... more
Press releaseDOT fines three companies for violating DOT airline consumer protection rules
Washington, USA - The carriers did not include the additional fees on the advertised price
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) fined on Thursday 02/08/2012 Philippine Airlines, Santa Barbara Airlines, and ticket agent Pacific for Less for violating the Department’s expanded airline passenger p... more
Press releaseAssaereo (Italian airlines association) about the state aid granted to Ryanair
Rome, Italy - The association expresses its support for the initiative to appeal to the EC by Meridiana fly-Air Italy
We receive and publish, reserving the same space for possible replies: "Assaereo, the Italian association which represents airlines, expresses its complete support for the initiative carried out by Meridiana... more
Press releaseADUC and tourism: when the aircraft is late and the group gets lost
Rome, Italy - Two possible solutions
When purchasing a package tour, there is the possibility that the intermediate flight departs late, missing then the connecting flight with the following one and with the group. The possible solutions... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC: advice on last-minute journeys by airplane
Rome, Italy - Be careful for under-declared costs, advises the association
It is possible to save up to 40% for last minute travel. These tickets can be reserved at travel agencies or by internet, with the same discount. On-line research is better and allows one to evaluate many... more
Press releaseSecurity industry (by airplane and not only...): Commission proposes programme to enable further growth
Brussels, Belgium - This market has an estimated value of between €26 billion and €36.5 billion
Providing security is a central concern of any society. Recent natural disasters and terrorist attacks have highlighted the need to be better prepared for crisis situations. The European Commission has... more
Press releaseAEA: changing the rules of ETS is not the way forward and will harm transport by airplane once more
Brussels, Belgium - The "Coalition of the unwilling" on the warpath will meet next July 31
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) expresses its strong concerns about the latest proposal of EU Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard to artificially inflate the price of carbon allowances... more
Press releaseRyanair, Adoc: "The company treats its passengers as contraband goods"
Rome, Italy - Adoc's press release signed by the president Lamberto Santini
We receive and publish, reserving the same opportunity for possible replies: "Umpteenth Ryanair inefficiency to the detriment of the passengers. More than 170 tourists have been left on the ground and... more
Press releaseItaly. SAC (Catania Airport) explains Sigonella role during the airside works
Catania, Italy - It will be an alternative utilization just during the interventions on runway, strip, taxiways and ramp
"With reference to the press bulletin released by SAC yesterday 26/07/2012, in which there was a reference to the ongoing activities between SAC, ENAC Ministry of Defense and Italian Air Force, SAC explains... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV: European tender of certification multi-site of the Group management systems
Rome, Italy - The document's summary
Enav SpA Società con Socio unico – Via Salaria, 716 – 00138 Roma Tel. +39 06 81661 – Cap. Soc. € 1.121.744.385,00 I.V. P.IVA 02152021008 – Reg. Imp. Roma C.F. e CCIAA 97016000586 – REA 965162 www.... more
Press releaseEutelsat on the countdown to the London Olympic Games
Paris, France - Capacity mobilised on 4 satellites; more than 2000 hours of satellite transmissions expected
Eutelsat Communications is in the final phase of preparation of satellite transmissions of the London Olympic Games, the world’s reference international multi-sport events, expected to generate over 2... more
Press releaseAircraft and finance: United Continental Holdings, income of $545 million in the 2nd quarter
Chicago, USA - Fuel expense increased 5.6%
United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) today reported second-quarter 2012 net income of $545 million or $1.41 per diluted share, excluding $206 million of net special charges. Including special... more
Press releaseAlitalia, midyear report 2012: the Group has retained its market share and increased revenues and load factor, in a very difficult market situation
Rome, Italy - Investments in the fleet renewal process are continuing
"The Board of Directors of Alitalia -Compagnia Aerea Italiana SpA met yesterday in Rome- with Roberto Colaninno in the chair– to approve, inter alia, the Group’s consolidated midyear financial accounts aft... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport: IATA calls "India Inc" approach to resolve India's aviation crisis
New Delhi, India - Tony Tyler: "It’s time for a grand plan to build India’s aviation future"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for an “India Inc.” approach to resolve India’s aviation crisis and improve competitiveness to drive economic and social benefits. “Indian aviatio... more
Press releaseItalian ANSV: accident to C-172 airplane in landing in Sicily
Rome, Italy - The occupants injured; damage to the aircraft
The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) has started an inquiry into the accident which occurred last Friday, July 20 to a Cessna C-172RG airplane, code I-CTAA. The plane suffered the collapse of the front... more
Press releaseTransport by airplane. Alitalia ticket sales: information for youth travel
Rome, Italy - It is necessary an individual document from June 26
The minors can travel in Europe and abroad only with an individual travel document from last June 26, 2012. The passports of parents with children inserted remain valid for the parents until the natural... more
Press releaseAirplanes and carriers. Latam Airlines and subsidiaries: monthly statistics for June 2012
Santiago, Chile - The passenger traffic increased 11.5%
LATAM Airlines Group SA and its subsidiaries, (“LATAM Airlines Group” or “the Company”), one of the reference airlines in Latin America, reported its preliminary monthly traffic statistics for June 20... more
Press releaseHelicopters: Eurocopter UK’s Maintenance Mission Control Center is ready for the Olympic Games
Oxford, United Kingdom - During the event, an estimated 7,000 flight hours of police and security air units will be supported
Eurocopter’s new Maintenance Mission Control Center in Oxford, England is setting new standards in operator support, particularly for the security agencies involved in the upcoming London Olympic Games.... more
Press releaseIATA: Strategic Action Plan to Improve Aviation Safety in Africa
Montreal, Canada - The plan will enhance safety by addressing deficiencies and strengthening regulatory oversight in the region
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) urge Ministers attending the African Ministerial Meeting on Aviation Safety being held in Abuja,... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport: European Commission approves feasibility study for the rail link between T1 and T2 at Milan-Malpensa airport
Milan, Italy - 524,000-Euro funding
The European Commission has approved the 524,000-Euro funding for the feasibility study for the private capital involvement for the realization of the rail link between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Milan... more
Press releaseEuropean carriers register a 3.4%-passenger increase in first half of 2012
Brussels, Belgium - But market growth strongly contrasts financial performance impact by fuel prices and external costs
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) released the figures relative to the performances obtained by the associated carriers in the first six months of 2012, which show a passenger-traffic increase... more
Press releaseOfficial Gazette of the UE: four documents about international agreements with Australia
Brussels, Belgium - Regarding processing and transfert of PNR data
II Non-legislative acts International agreements * Information concerning the date of entry into force of the Agreement between the European Union and Australia on the processing and transfer... more
Press releaseDeloitte: Global aerospace and Defense industry sluggish in 2011. European industry lags US counterparts
London, UK - New report suggests that financial performance gaps widen between commercial and defense sectors
According to the "2011 Global Aerospace and Defense Industry performance wrap-up" by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited’s (DTTL) Global Manufacturing Industry group, the financial performance of the global a... more
Press releaseRolls-Royce signs contract with Garuda Indonesia for Trent 700 engines
London, United Kingdom - "We are delighted that this carrier has again put its trust in our industry"
Rolls-Royce has won a contract from Garuda Indonesia Airlines for supplying 11 Airbus A-330 Aircraft with its Trent 700 engines. The deal has been announced at the "Farnborough International Air Show".... more
Press releaseAlenia Aermacchi introduces the new MC-27J airplane, multi-mission version of the Spartan
London, UK - Jointly produced with American ATK
"Alenia Alenia Aermacchi introduces a new version of the C-27J battlefield airlifter, the MC- 27J airplane. The MC-27J is a multi-mission, armed, Roll On/Roll Off (RO/RO) derivative of the C-27J Spartan.... more
Press releaseNaming ceremony for the Airbus A-400M at the "Royal International Air Tattoo"
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom - It will be called "Atlas"
During the "Royal International Air Tattoo", which is in progress in Gloucestershire (United Kingdom) Airbus celebrated the naming ceremony for its A-400M aircraft. This is the press bulletin released... more
Press releaseCessna increases number of mobile service units
Wichita, USA - At Birmingham International Airport (Alabama)
Cessna Aircraft Company introduced another Mobile Service Unit based at Atlantic Aviation, a fixed base operator at Birmingham International Airport in Alabama. Cessna Mobile Service Units (MSU) provide... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: clarification on the supply of a Tetra network to Syria
Rome, Italy - With regards to media reports
"With regards to media reports relating to the supply of a Tetra network by SELEX Elsag to Syria in 2008, Finmeccanica clarifies that this system was intended for use by emergency and rescue services ("Public... more
Press releaseTransport by aircraft: today ECC to champion Air Passengers Rights
Rome, Italy - In 28 airports across Europe
As the holiday season begins, passengers leaving from European airports should be confident about their rights in case of flight delays, cancellation or lost luggage. Today, at 28 airports across Europe... more
Press releaseItalian Foreign Affairs about humanitarian emergency in Syria: the Italian field hospital left this morning
Rome, Italy - It will treat 100 patients a day
The flight carrying the Italian field hospital that will provide medical assistance for over 25,000 Syrian refugees in Jordan left this morning from Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport. “We are standing b... more
Press releaseBell about the B-525 Relentless helicopter
Fort Worth, USA - "Suppliers are now collaborating on the design"
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced today the latest list of key suppliers for the Bell 525 Relentless, the world's first "super-medium" helicopter. AVIONEWS reports the official statement... more
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