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Press releaseFinmeccanica about the announcement regarding a possible combination of the businesses between EADS and BAE Systems
Rome, Italy - "It represents an important step in the consolidation of the European defence industry"
"The announcement of discussions regarding a possible combination of the businesses between EADS and BAE Systems represents an important step in the consolidation of the European defence industry, and... more
Press release"Ila 2012": Eurocopter delivers four Tiger helicopters for deployment to Afghanistan
Berlin, Germany - The industry has delivered 93 models in all, including 27 UHTs to the Bundeswehr
A significant milestone in Eurocopter’s Tiger support helicopter program has been reached following the delivery of the first four helicopters to be upgraded for deployment to Afghanistan. This now leaves t... more
Press releaseAlitalia: over a million seats to fly with discounts in Italy, Europe and in the world
Rome, Italy - Promotional fares until September 21
"Alitalia offers (from September 7 to 21) more than a million of seats with promotional fares to fly to domestic, international and intercontinental destinations. The airline offers 700,000 seats on... more
Press releaseENAC: dg Quaranta chairs the third meeting for the network of ECAC training organisms
Rome, Italy - Every member submitted an update on recent activities
"ENAC communicates that Alessio Quarantaes that Alessio Quaranta, director general, Focal point for ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference) training, yesterday, September 6, opened the third meeting... more
Press releaseItalian ASI: Parmitano awarded winners of two categories (name and logo), symbols of his mission on ISS
Rome, Italy - It will be named "Volare", one of the most known Italian words in the world thanks to a famous song
The ISS 36/37 space mission of the sixth Italian astronaut, Luca Parmitano, will be named "Volare" as name and will be represented by a Soyuz which, with a three-colour wake, wrapes around the Earth and... more
Press releaseBoeing celebrates delivery of Air India's first 787 Dreamliner aircraft
Charleston, USA - The Asian company is the fifth in the world to receive the state-of-the-art airplane
Boeing and Air India today celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 787 Dreamliner: "Today is a great day for Air India as the most technologically advanced and fuel efficient airplane in the world... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV: training of 140 air traffic controllers in Libya
Rome, Italy - A commercial agreement for EUR 1 million
"ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) has become official provider of Libya, that has decided to entrust tender to the Italian Service Provider by € 1 million for the training of 140 Air Traffic C... more
Press releaseItalian Filt Cgil on Meridiana fly: strike by flight assistants postponed to September 24
Rome, Italy - Fixed initially for next Friday
"The Italian Filt Cgil union announces that 'The 24 hour strike by flight assistants of Meridiana fly has been postponed to next September 24, 2012'. 'The strike initially announced for next Friday September... more
Press releaseAlitalia: more than 2,4 million passengers transported in August 2012
Rome, Italy - Punctuality 85.5%
"Alitalia transported more than 2,4 million passengers in August 2012. The regularity trend is equal to 99,9% (the number of flights served on the total of those planned) increasing compared to August... more
Press releaseTony Tyler (IATA): "Travel by air in Africa should be as safe as everywhere"
Dakar, Senegal - "We want to achieve world-class safety levels across Africa by 2015"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reinforced its commitment to African aviation and called on industry and government leaders in Central West Africa to work together to make aviation an... more
Press releaseItalian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: aircraft with 30 tons of aid goods for Syrian people
Rome, Italy - The airplane departed this morning from Brindisi
The Italian aid agency "Cooperazione Italiana", following the instructions of the Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi di Santagata, sent today an aircraft loaded with aid goods for the Syrian people,... more
Press releaseItalian Assaereo about Meridiana Fly-Air Italy/Ryanair: the efficiency of a carrier should be based on different conditions...
Rome, Italy - "The Irish airline continues not to comply with national financial rules"
We receive and publish this declaration, offering the possibility to publish eventual replies: "About the attacks Ryanair made against Meridiana fly-Air Italy, the Italian airline association underlines... more
Press releaseItaly. Meridiana fly: approved consolidated results for first six months 2012
Olbia, Italy - Improvement compared to 2011 despite the difficult market context
The Board of Directors of Meridiana fly has approved the financial report at June 30, 2012. Following a summary of the figures: - EBIT consolidated equal to EUR -57,6 million, improving compared... more
Press releaseAlitalia first European carrier to sell airline extras to agencies through Sabre
Rome, Italy - For pre-paid baggage and lounge access
Sabre Travel Network, a global technology company serving travel agencies and suppliers, has signed a multi-year agreement with Alitalia to sell its ancillary products to Sabre travel agents in Italy,... more
Press releaseAlitalia: another 3142 passengers of Wind Jet transported on special flights made in three days (August 25-26-27)
Rome, Italy - The airline will continue to serve them until September 16"
"The special flights served on August 25, 26 and 27 have been 42 on which another 3142 passengers of Wind Jet have been transported. Alitalia has rescheduled until this morning a total of 16.286 travellers... more
Press releaseSukhoi Civil Aircraft delivers its tenth SSJ-100 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - "This is a great milestone for our company"
AVIONEWS reported below the official statement released by Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) about the delivery of its tenth Sukhoi Superjet 100 short/medium haul airliner. "SC “Sukhoi Civil Aircraft“ (SC... more
Press releaseUnited Airlines announces first 787 international routes
Chicago, USA - Flights to Tokyo, Lagos, London, Amsterdam and Shangai
United Airlines today announced the first international routes for the airline's newest addition to its fleet, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. In addition to the previously-announced service from its Denver... more
Press releaseNASA Aircraft To Fly Over Los Angeles Area August 25
Los Angeles, USA - For training and photography purposes
NASA, the American space agency, communicates that it will conduct training and photographic flights over the Los Angeles area on Saturday, Aug. 25 in cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration... more
Press releaseAircraft and companies: airberlin appoints new Area Manager for Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa
berlin, Germany - The new executive is Stella Warmuth, she has been working for airberlin since June 2008
Airberlin, the second most important German airline after Lufthansa, appointed a new Area Manager Middle East, Asia Pacific & Africa: the new executive is the 34 yo Stella Warmuth, and she is now responsible... more
Press releaseAlitalia on Wind Jet: the company is available to sign the deal and to anticipate the closing
Rome, Italy - The carrier provided four special flights today to help the passengers of the low-cost airline
"With regards to the ongoing deal with Wind Jet, Alitalia reasserts its availability to sign the contract on the basis of the settlements reached on 2 and 3 August and of the presentation by Wind Jet of... more
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