AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
101,301 news found
IndustrySigned a memorandum of understanding for the creation of an aerospatial technological district just outside of Rome
Rome, Italy - The signatories are the President of Regione Lazio and the Italian Minister for Education and Research
To encourage the presence of research and innovation regional system in the large European and international programs and strenghtening the foundation of new high-tec companies. These are some of the objectives... more
PeopleFuture Airbus' success will depend on the A-380
Paris, France - Such European group to outstrip Boeing in the international market in 2012
Waiting for official showing of the A-380 tomorrow at the Tolouse "Jean Luc Lagardere" facility (see for details AVIONEWS), Airbus’ President, Noel Forgeard, comments the situation related to most recent d... more
Press releaseCUB Trasporti confirms strike on next May 17
Rome, Italy - It will also call for a national demonstration in Rome
"The hypothesis of a holding based on two companies, which produces the old Tremonti's proposal for a 'bad' and a 'best company', is unacceptable for workers as it brings to the end of the national carrier.... more
AerospaceNASA says unmanned rockets can't do work of shuttle
Washington, USA - It is of high interest to re-start space shuttle missions
A top NASA official says unmanned rockets can’t do the work of the space shuttle in finishing the International Space Station and for that reason, the grounded spaceplane needs to fly again (see AVIONEWS a... more
DefenseRussian military unit wakefulness in Georgia
Moscow, Russia - In the meantime, Duma is ready to vote an important reform to involve national General Staff
Just these days Georgia is experiencing a difficult period as a risk for a real civil war and a territory secession exists, and Russian armed forces which are in the country would have been threatened.... more
Press releaseAlitalia (7): no lack of fuel
Rome, Italy - The aircraft come regularly refuelled
"Alitalia specifies that no exist some lack of fuel and that the aircraft come regularly refuelled". more
AirlinesAlitalia (6): According to SULT trade union this carrier will not be able to control some 50,1% of the two new companies
Rome, Italy - Government, as a shareholder, make an effort in managing company structure
SULT trade union has underlined that Italian Government does not consider as possible the fact that Alitalia can control some 50,1% of the two new companies on which the new holding should be based. The... more
DefenseLockheed Martin completes major milestone on next-generation military communications satellite program
Sunnyvale, USA - The system is the successor to the Milstar system
Lockheed Martin announced today that it has successfully completed on-schedule the critical design review phase of the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) program and is beginning production of the... more
IndustryBoeing unveils Next Generation 737 with dynamic 7E7 livery
Seattle, Usa - Air Berlin takes delivery of it later this month
Boeing unveiled in Seattle an Air Berlin Next-Generation 737-700 carrying the dynamic blue and white livery previously shown only on the all-new Boeing 7E7. This 737 will anchor marketing activities involving... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): CUB Trasporti trade union rejects the hypothesis for splitting the carrier
Rome, Italy - In this way carrier's ground personnel is left
CUB Trasporti trade union's reaction to the proposal concerning the creation of a holding based on two new companies by which to try to solve the crisis of the carrier has come soon. This trade union completely... more
DefenseLockheed Martin to produce the JCM
Washington, USA - A contract for USD 5m in order to provide such missile for US armed forces' airplanes and helicopters
Lockheed Martin has achieved the contract related to the designing of the new air-to-surface missile of the JCM (Joint Common Missile) programme. Even if the relevance of Lockheed’s proposal had already b... more
AirlinesIata claims that Toronto airport authority is out of control
Ottawa, Canada - Even air transport association of Canada is on war footing
Giovanni Bisignani, Director General and CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on the eve of the GTAA's annual general meeting declared "Airlines cannot continue to foot the bill for... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): a new requirement for Government intervention in front of Parliament by Italian Senate
Rome, Italy - In the meantime, it is being thought about a partecipation by Finmeccanica for managing carrier's airplanes overhaul
Italia Senate Infrastructures Commission has invited again Government to unveil Alitalia's situation in front of Parliament. In fact, it has been said that Fini had been invited because Minister of Economy... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): European Commission's warning related to Italian Government about state aids
Brussels, Belgium - Minister Maroni ironizes about EU's worries
European Commission has made clear its view about Alitalia matter, after stating that it is possible to consider a hypothesis for a bridge-lending which must be returned within six months though it can... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): company Board of Directors in front of a cross-roads
Rome, Italy - Continuity or remarkable reorganization: everything depends on an acceptance or on a rejection of trade unions' proposals
Alitalia Board of Directors will be performed this afternoon at 02:00pm and it will be important in order to realize about the future of the company. Carrier's direction in fact will have to appraise trade... more
AirlinesAlitalia: two companies in order to save the carrier
Rome, Italy - This is the most probable hypothesis for the relaunch of the airline
Negotiation between Government and trade unions will start this morning again at 12:00am, while it is also being waited for company Board of Directors' results. The most probable hypothesis yesterday night... more
Press releasePiaggio Aero Industries: record order placed by Avantair
Rome, Italy - Signed a maxi order for 29 P-180 Avanti, for a total of USD 200m
"Piero Ferrari, President of Piaggio Aero Industries, has signed last Tuesday a record contract with the American fractional ownership company Avantair. The contract was signed with the presence of the... more
Press releasePiaggio Aero Industries: record order placed by Avantair (2): the history of the industry
Rome, Italy - A reality of five facilities and 1300 people
"As one of the most important companies in the Italian aviation business, Piaggio Aero Industries operates to project, construct and maintain aircraft, aviation engines and structural components. Formed... more
IndustryNaval spending boosts sales for aircraft maker
Los Angeles, USA - In the first quarter the group registered a sales rising
Northrop Grumman Corp., created by the merger of two old and well-known aircraft manufacturers, said yesterday that sales rose sharply in the first quarter - largely the result of a relatively new business:... more
AirlinesAlitalia (10): trade unions say no to an administration commissioner
Rome, Italy - Anyway, a hypothesis for partnership can be appraised
The trade unions do not want accept a hypothesis for an administration commissioner for Alitalia, even if they could accept the possibility for a partnership, but Alitalia should hold the higher share.... more
Latest newsIsraeli Air Force strikes Hezbollah targets in South Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon - The raid was shortly after Hezbollah gunners fired on Israeli jets
Israeli warplanes raided a suspected Hezbollah hideout at a valley near the village of Zibqine, southeast of the southern port city of Tyre. The Lebanese officials said two Israeli fighter jets fired at... more
Press releaseAlitalia affair. Unione Piloti: warning towards Government
Rome, Italy - It must do its choices and take its own responsibilities
"According to Unione Piloti, after only two years of recapitalization for some EUR 1400m to which pilots have contributed with some EUR 32m, this money has been lost in few months, it is not acceptable... more
Latest newsThe King of Sweden flies on the Gripen
Stockholm, Sweden - Swedish Head of State appears impressed by the great handiness of this fighter
After flying aboard of the main Swedish military airplanes during the last decades, the King of Sweden Carl XVI could test even SAAB BAe JAS-39 Gripen characteristics. On board of a two-sites version aircraft,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (9): uncertainty exists about a possible administration commissioner for the carrier
Rome, Italy - In the meantime, CUB trade union calls a general strike involving the entire sector on next May 17
Vice-Minister of Infrastructures, Mario Tassone, has stated that Alitalia matter must be solved by this evening. He has then excluded a hypothesis of administration commissioner, by indicating press as... more
AirlinesAlitalia (8): Alitalia could still join Air France-KLM
Paris, France - In the past there were some problems that blocked the fusion
The chief executive of newly formed French-Dutch airline Air France-KLM Cyril Spinetta reiterated today he was open to Italy's Alitalia joining the air company if it will show clear signs of sorting out... more
DefenseFrance, Italy, UK win Nato satcom deal
Brussels, Belgium - The proposal for the new capability has been awarded to a French-Italian-British
The Nato command and control Agency has now completed the source selection for new satellite capability in the SHF (Super High Frequency band 3-30 Ghz)and UHF (Ultra High Frequency band 300-3000 Mhz) frequency... more
AirlinesAlitalia (7): Government reacts to EU Commission's comment
Rome, Italy - While Fini reacts against criticism of this morning
Welfare Minister, Roberto Maroni, has answered to statements by European Commission's spokesman according to whom EU must answer to protests put forward by some airlines, in order to face the risk of state... more
IndustryBoeing defends the 767 Tanker programme
Washington, USA - Corruption, ineffective and excessively expensive accuses are insensate
Boeing, after criticism and accuses for corruption (even with witnesses in front of US Courts by some employees) with reference to the 767 Tanker affair for the new air tanker for US Air Force (see for... more
AccidentsTV news chopper crashes at Brooklyn
New York, USA - Three crew members not seriously injured
A reporter and two pilots aboard a news helicopter that spun out of control and crashed on a Brooklyn rooftop escaped without serious injuries. The Ecureuil chopper had been covering on Tuesday, at about... more
AirlinesAlitalia (6): a hypothesis for recapitalization increases
Rome, Italy - In the meantime, protests by competitors arrive in Brussels against possible state aids for the Italian carrier
Italian Minister of Environment, Altero Matteoli, has stated that a possibility for recapitalization regarding Alitalia concretely exists. Government would be in fact verifying premises for such measure... more
AirlinesAir One foresees to reach 6 milion passengers through 2004
Rome, Italy - Since 2000 the carrier is Star Alliance member
Air One target for 2004 is 6 milion passengers with a share for the transportation passengers sector of 23%, reached in the first 2004 quarter. "Air One - referred the director general Lino Bergonzi and... more
Civil aviationUnited Airlines flight is target of unspecified threat
Washington, USA - The crew is getting extra security checks from several days
A daily United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Washington is undergoing extra security checks because of an unspecified threat. The Transportation Security Administration is conducting additional checks... more
Press releaseUnione Piloti: the Alitalia's destiny is on the Government and society hands
Rome, Italy - The trade unions have made their part
"Unione Piloti (Italian Airline and Civil Pilots Association) wishes that the Government before, as majority shareholder, and Alitalia afterwards know to value the sacrifice of which once again the pilots... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines announces new non-stop service between Houston and Durango, in Mexico
Houston, Usa - Beginning July 1
Continental Airlines announced new non-stop daily service between Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Durango, Mexico, beginning July 1, pending government approval. With the addition of... more
DefenseNicaragua destroys cold war anti-aircraft missiles
Managua, Nicaragua - Remains to be seen whether Nicaragua will destroy all of the shoulder-fired missiles
Nicaragua on Tuesday destroyed 333 surface-to-air missiles it obtained from the Soviet Union in the 1980s, partially bowing to US demands to scrap its missile stockpile, defense officials said. A similar... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): the carrier is closer to an administration commissioner
Rome, Italy - In case one opts for such solution, Tremonti's view will win by appointing Varazzani
While Alitalia members are arriving at Palazzo Chigi this afternoon, it appears that administration commissioner hypothesis is getting more and more probable during negotiations. And it would have even... more
Civil aviationItalian Flight Safety National Agency 2003 Report has been shown (3): human error in the centre of flight safety analysis
Rome, Italy - Measures aimed to prevent collision risk when flying and on the ground
ANSV's report for 2003 can simply confirm the relevant influence of human error with reference to incidents and accidents. This authority has pointed out aspects mainly concerning cases of insufficient... more
AirlinesCUB Trasporti trade union on Alitalia matter: at Palazzo Chigi it is being negotiated about split
Rome, Italy - Firing for some 10.000 ground employees is being prepared
According to CUB trade union, by this step Government intends to let Alitalia under control by Air France and KLM as this kind of measure cannot warrant the relaunch of the carrier. Always the same persons... more
Press releaseCub Trasporti (one of the Italian air transport unions) sent a telegram to Italian President of the Republic Ciampi
Rome, Italy - To stress for an intervention of the President to guarantee a public commodity at risk
"To the Italian President of the Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi Being the drammatic situation of the Alitalia air company and its 20,000 employees, we address to you, as major warrantor of national interests.... more
Civil aviationItalian Flight Safety National Agency 2003 Report has been shown (2): limits for verifying incidents involving aircraft
Rome, Italy - Official estimations based on investigation indicate instead relevant problems for general and tourism-sport aviation
ANSV has underlined in its report for 2003 which not always it is possible to precisely verify the existance of incidents involving civil sector's aircraft. This would happen due to clear reasons. Not... more
Civil aviationItalian Flight Safety National Agency 2003 Report has been shown
Rome, Italy - Main shortage in terms of flight safety in the country have been put into evidence
Recently, the Italian Flight Safety National Agency (ANSV) 2003 Report has been shown. This agency has put into evidence investigation and preventive activities during 2003 in order to increase flight... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman wins USD 888m deal to develop advanced airborne radar
El Segundo , USA - Its a matter of continuing a program that has already passed designing phase
The company will develop, integrate and test the Multi-Platform Radar Technology Insertion Program (MP-RTIP) radar under a new six-year, USD 888m contract awarded by the Air Force's Electronic Systems... more
IndustryBoeing: first B-777/300ER jetline delivered to Air France (ILFC)
Washington, Usa - The carrier will receive 16 through 2006
Boeing, Air France and International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC) celebrated the delivery of the first Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplane. The new airplane is the first of 16 777-300ERs that Air... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): negotiation has started again
Rome, Italy - According to Financial Times, this carrier is on the brink but it could resist at least till summer period
The meeting for the third day negotiating about Alitalia matter has started at Palazzo Chigi. During the first part of the meeting, trade unions' representatives have participated by showing a joint report... more
IndustryBoeing, ST Aero and IAI offer new 757-200 Special Freighter
Seattle, Usa - Another option for 30 ton freighters
Boeing, Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aero) and Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) announced a new conversion option for cargo operators - the 757-200 Special Freighter. The Boeing 757-200 Special... more
PeopleMr Bisignani hopes in a closer partnership with tourism industries
Doha, Qatar - Iata CEO is focused on cost reduction
Speaking at the World Travel and Tourism Organization's "Driving Change" annual conference in Qatar on Sunday 2 May, Giovanni Bisignani, Director General and CEO of the International Air Transport Association... more
AccidentsTwo aircraft in Munich runway near-miss
Munich, Germany - The causes of the incident were still being investigated
A KLM jet carrying 127 passengers and five crew narrowly avoided a runway collision, around 9:40pm of last Monday shortly after landing at Munich Airport on Monday night, the Dutch airline said on Tuesday.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): company's shares have been suspended at Piazza Affari waiting for tomorrow Board of Directors' results
Rome, Italy - Carrier CEO, Zanichelli, underlines the serious financial situation of the company and the risks for final collapse
After problems occurred yesterday at Piazza Affari for Alitalia's shares, these have been suspended till tomorrow, waiting for realizing company Board of Directors' results as this has been scheduled for... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): doubts and hopes by Italian trade unions
Rome, Italy - The split of the carrier appears unacceptable
Trade unions carried on till late night yesterday their purpose for achieving an agreement on a joint plan to be shown to the company today. Minister for EU Policies Buttiglione's proposal towards the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: an uncertain future for the carrier
Rome, Italy - Measures to save the carrier are still not clear, while the trade unions appear more and more detached from Government and company
The second day of negotiations at Palazzo Chigi in order to solve the serious problems which are affecting Alitalia ended without results, when considering the lack of participation by important Government... more