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AirlinesThe fusion of Air France with Klm has not been still notified to the European Commission
Brussels, Belgium - It was revealed by the same Commission
The official notice of the European Commission in which the agreement between Alitalia and Air France is revealed has also announced that the operation between Klm and Air France still has not been notified... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Air France propose a solution to the European Commission's worries
Brussels, Belgium - The two carriers offer slot in order to favor the competition
Alitalia and Air France, to tranquilize the European Commission about the worries regarding the competition issue, have decided to offer landing and takeoff slots in the airports of Paris and Milan in... more
Finance and economyStock Exchange: Alitalia gains 1,95%
Milan, Italy - After Monti's announcement of the UE green light for the fusion with Air France
Alitalia flies high at the Stock Exchange (+1,95%) after the news released by the UE Commissioner, Mario Monti, about the positive orientation of the Commission to give green light to the business alliance... more
AirlinesReached an agreement with the UE for the alliance Alitalia-Air France
Rome, Italy - It was announced by Ue Commissioner Mario Monti
A first green light by the European Commission to the project of fusion between Alitalia and Air France. It was announced by the UE Commissioner to the Competition, Mario Monti, during a convention promoted... more
IndustryEmbraer attends the Dubai 2003 Airshow
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - With the Embraer 170 and two Legacy aircraft
Embraer attends Dubai 2003, the 8th International Aerospace Exhibition held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on December 7-11, one of the most important international events in the Middle East with the... more
IndustryLitton Systems, Inc. awarded of a near 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 E/F aircraft
Litton Systems, Inc., Navigation Systems Division, Woodland Hills, Calif., is being awarded a $7,856,862 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00421-01-C-0260) to exercise an... more
IndustryHupp Aerospace awarded of a near 20 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For aircraft parts for the Army
Hupp Aerospace, New Haven, Ind., is being awarded a $19,900,653 firm-fixed-price with indefinite-quantity delivery type of contract for aircraft parts for the Army. Performance completion date is expected... more
IndustryThe Boeing Co. awarded of a over 151 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CH-47F helicopters
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded on Dec. 2, 2003, a $151,500,000 firm-fixed-price contract for seven CH-47F new build helicopters. Work will be performed in Philadelphia, Pa., and is expected... more
PeopleAzzurra Air-Seven Group/ Air Littoral: a new partner?
Paris, France - It should be a Swedish businnes man
There is a new development about the case of the acquisition of the Air Littoral by Seven Group. After the expiration of the last term of payment of the sum established by the Montpellier court in order... more
AirlinesLoyola De Palacio continues to investigate on Ryanair
Brussels, Belgium -The European Commission's decision won't come before January
According to sound sources it seems that European Commission’s decision on the investigation opened by the EU Commissioner for Transports, Loyola De Palacio, for the aids received by the Irish carrier o... more
DefenseVisit of the Italian Chairman of Chiefs of Staff for Defence in Washington
Washington, Usa - Gen. Mosca Moschini awarded with the "Legion of Merit"
The Italian Chairman of Chiefs of Staff for Defence, recently visiting the Pentagon, received the "Legion of Merit", with the rank of commander, previously authorized by President Bush for his "exceptional... more
AccidentsDc-10 Uta compensations: Chirac is optimistic
Tunisi, Tunisia - The French President hopes for the achievement of an agree
"I think that the two parts will arrive to an agreement, I heartly wish it", with these words the French President, Jacques Chirac, has expressed yesterday his hope for a happy conclusion of the negotiates... more
AccidentsCalifornia: Goodyear blimp crashes
Washington, Usa - Injured one of the occupants
An advertising blimp of the Goodyear crashed Wednesdays evening at 10:00 local time (1 a.m. in Italy) in the base of Carson, in California, one of the three in America that host aircrafts of this type.... more
PeopleIata registers an air traffic increase in October
Rome, Italy - It should be 2.5% higher
In October there was an increase by 2.5% of air traffic in the whole airline industry compared to October 2002. Iata -International Air Transport Association - released the information and stated: " For... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "The air transport company SATA's failure to comply with Community legislation"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Paulo Casaca (PSE)
Written question E-3182/03 by Paulo Casaca (PSE) to the European Commission. Subject: The air transport company SATA's failure to comply with Community legislation. "Article 4(2) of Regulation (EEC)... more
AirlinesAeroMexico and Continental Airlines sign alliance
Houston, Usa - A 10 year agreement that will begin in the first quarter of next year
According to what declared yesterday in a press release from the US carrier "AeroMexico and Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced yesterday that they have signed an alliance agreement for flights... more
AccidentsLeszek Miller, Polish Premier, involved in a helicopter incident
Warsaw, Poland - He had two vertebras cracked
Ugly experience for the Polish Premier, Leszek Miller, that had two vertebras cracked for an abrupt emergency landing of the helicopter MI-8 that was carrying him. The incident has happened yesterday evening... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Restrictions imposed on flights into Zurich airport"
Rome, Italy - Presented the European Parliament by Brian Simpson (PSE)
Written question E-3276/03 by Brian Simpson (PSE) to the European Commission. Subject: Restrictions imposed on flights into Zurich airport. "Can the Commission indicate when it will be in a position... more
DefenseRussia: no aircraft-carriers plans for a long time
Moscow, Russia - There will not be new ones till 2015
A high-ranking source in the Russian naval headquarters has declared to the Russian press-agency Ria Novosti that the building of aircraft-carriers is not among the country long-term plans because "Now... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11 airplanes
Usa - To prevent chafing damage to the wire assembly, and consequent arcing and smoke and fire in the electrical power center (EPC), and to prevent damage to the wire assembly terminal lugs and overheating of the power feeder cables on the No. 3 and No.
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-68-AD; Amendment... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Overbooking on Air France's flights"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by The Lord Inglewood (PPE-DE)
Written question E-3284/03 by The Lord Inglewood (PPE-DE) to the European Commission. Subject: Overbooking on Air France's flights. "Does the Commission consider it unfair and/or unethical commercial... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent smoke and fire in various areas of the airplane due to heat damage and/or electrical arcing of improperly installed wiring
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-150-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11 and -11F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing and arcing of the parallel feeder cables of the number 2 integrated drive generator (IDG), which could result in smoke and/or fire in the right aft galley area
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-70-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10, DC- 10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the rudder pedal arm assembly, which, under certain conditions, could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-207-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company airplanes
Washington, Usa - Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-CE-28-AD; Amendment... more
Science and technologySimulation of aerial disaster for "Ben Gurion" airport
Jerusalem, Middle East - The operations are to take place next week
Next week in the Israeli international airport "Ben Gurion" is going to be held a simulation of aerial disaster. The drill, that for the first time will test the airport's rescue systems in the evening,... more
Government actsState aid: "Land acquisition from Aircraft Services Lemwerder"
Rome, Italy - The European Commission notified Germany of its decision to initiate the procedure
Official Journal of the European Union C 293 of December 3, 2003, page 5. State aid — Germany. Aid C 56/03 (ex NN 54/03) — Land acquisition from Aircraft Services Lemwerder Invitation to submit com... more
Press releaseGermanwings: further 100,000 tickets to convenient prices to celebrate Christmas
Milan, Italy - To fly from Italy towards Germany
"From 8pm of yesterday evening, on Thursday December 4, until on Sunday December 7, Germanwings puts to disposition further 100,000 tickets to cheap prices, starting from EUR 19, taxes and expenses included,... more
IndustryAirbus expects to deliver more aircraft than Boeing
Munich, Germany - That is what Eads' Ceo Rainer Hertrich stated
Eads' Ceo, Rainer Hertrich, stated that the European Airbus group expects to deliver more planes than the American giant Boeing, becoming therefore the market leader for the next 6-10 years. For this year... more
DefenseSpace Wars (3): Australia will participate to the new project too
Sydney, Australia - To to protect itself against the risk of missile attacks
Also Australia has joined to the new acceleration on the Space Wars of the Usa and will made available the base of Pine Gap in order to participate actively to the project regarding the new system for... more
DefenseSpace Wars (2): Northrop Grumman/Raytheon team wins Pentagon's contract worth USD 4,5 bn
Washington, Usa - For the destruction of hostile missiles in the ascent phase of flight
New details about the contract that signals a new acceleration in the Star Wars program by the Usa as published by AVIONEWS. The Missile Defense Agency (Mda) has awarded the Northrop Grumman Corporation/Raytheon... more
AirlinesDhl resumes the cargo flights to Baghdad
Baghdad, Iraq - The company will operate with three daily flights
Dhl, one of the most important delivery societies at international level, will resume the connections with Baghdad, with three daily flights, after the suspension due to the episode happened to one of... more
AerospaceNoise on the Iss: the Pentagon helps Nasa
Washington, Usa - Meanwhile Bush declares "We'll come back on the Moon"
Spy satellites, whose use has been expressly asked to the Pentagon by Nasa, have been employed in order to discover the causes of the external noise perceived in November 26 by the astronauts on board... more
DefenseStar Wars: abrupt acceleration by Usa
Washington, Usa - The Pentagon has signed a contract against ballistic missiles
Abrupt acceleration about the Usa space defense program. After the numerous tests, the Pentagon has announced to have signed a contract for the design of a program for the interception and destruction... more
Government actsInvitation to tender for the operation of scheduled air services between Pantelleria and Palermo, Lampedusa and Palermo and Lampedusa and Catania
Rome, Italy - The communication publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union C 283 of 26 November 2003, pages 29-30. Operation of scheduled air services. Invitation to tender published by Italy pursuant to Article 4(1)(d) of Council Regulation... more
Government actsInvitation to tender for the operation of scheduled air services between Pantelleria and Palermo, Lampedusa and Palermo and Lampedusa and Catania (2)
Rome, Italy - The communication publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
8. Termination of contract and notice: The parties must give six months' formal notice before terminating the contract. If the carrier fails to respect the public service obligation, it shall be deemed... more
Science and technologyIraq: new airport in Erbil
Baghdad, Iraq - It's Iraqi Kurdistan's main city
It was constructed in four months by the Usa engineers of the 101th Airmobile Division in collaboration with the local enterprises, the new airport "Hawler International" of Erbil, the main city of the... more
Press releaseQatar Airways participate to the 8th International Aerospace of Dubai
Rome, Italy - From 7 to 11 of December
"In occasion of the 8° Space Event, that will take place in Dubai from 7 to 11 of December 2003, beyond 30.000 exponents of the aeronautical industry will have the opportunity to examine directly the... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Alterations to the technical and administrative structure of Genoa airport"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Mario Mauro (PPE-DE)
Official Journal of the European Union C 280E of 21 November 2003, page 105. Written question E-0839/03 by Mario Mauro (PPE-DE) to the Council of the European Union . Subject: Alterations to the technical... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Alterations to the technical and administrative structure of Genoa airport" (2)
Rome, Italy - Text of the reply
Official Journal of the European Union C 280E of 21 November 2003, page 105. Text of the reply: "With regard to the facts set out in the question regarding the administrative structure of flight-handling... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "European Commission document ‘STAR 21 -Strategic Aerospace Review for the 21st Century’" (2)
Rome, Italy - The answer given by EU Commissioner for Enterprise & information society, Erkki Liikanen
Official Journal of the European Union C 280E of 21 November 2003, page 108-9. Answer given by Erkki Liikanen on behalf of the European Commission. "As the Commission indicated in its reply to Written... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "European Commission document ‘STAR 21 -Strategic Aerospace Review for the 21st Century’"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Jean Lambert (Verts/ALE)
Official Journal of the European Union C 280E of 21 November 2003, page 108. Written question E-0877/03 by Jean Lambert (Verts/ALE) to the European Commission. Subject: European Commission document... more
Science and technology"Lester Pearson": completed the first works for Terminal One
Toronto, Canada - The airport will increase its hosting capacity
The Toronto's international airport "Lester Pearson" has completed the first works for the new Terminal One that should become operative in the next year. The event has been celebrated with a ceremony... more
Science and technologyHeathrow: arrested British Airways employee
London, Uk - The person was a member of a drug trafficker band
They were drug traffickers who tried to carry through Heathrow airport a 200 Kg of cocaine worth EUR 18 m, the seven persons arrested yesterday by the police within a series of surveyings lasted several... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on The New Piper Aircraft Inc airplanes
Washington, Usa - Models PA- 31, PA-31-300, PA-31-325, PA-31-350, PA-31P, PA-31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2, PA-31T3, and PA-31P-350
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-CE-03-AD; Amendment... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways privatization: Ue asks more documents
Brussels, Belgium - It is a normal control procedure
The European Commission has asked, with a letter sent some week ago but the news of which has been released only now, to examine more documents regarding the next privatization of the Olympic Airways.... more
IndustryNew society in Russia for Eads
Paris, France - It will enhance its presence in the country
To enhance its successful business activities in Russia, Eads will set up a new company operational in January 2004. The Executive Committee has appointed Vadim Vlasov, 38, to head the new society, created... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - Model JT9D-3A, -7, -7A, -7F, -7H, -7AH, and -7J
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-52-AD; Amendment... more
Press releaseSacbo: Ryanair launches a new route between Orio al Serio and Stockholm-Skavsta
Bergamo, Italy - Other eight links from London, Stockholm and Frankfurt
According to a press release of Sacbo, the Bergamo's airport handling company "Ryanair, the European low-cost carrier, has launched today a new daily connection from its base of Bergamo-Orio al Serio towards... more
AirlinesAlitalia issue (3): the Senate asks a slid of the terms in order to express its opinion about the privatization
Rome, Italy - The rapporteur asked to hear the company managment, the unions and the Department of the Treasury
The rapporteur of the Alitalia privatization decree, senator Giuseppe Menardi (An), has asked a slid from December 14 to December 24 to express the opinion on the Dpcm approved in the last month by the... more