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Press releaseAircraft crash near Savona. Italian ANSV safety inquiry
Rome, Italy - The agency will send its own investigator
"The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) has arranged to send its own investigator in the area of Cairo Montenotte, in the Province of Savona (Liguria Region, in Italy), to perform an initial operating inspection... more
Press releaseThe Alenia Aermacchi M-346 trainer aircraft receives its Type Certificate from the Italian Defence Ministry
Paris, France - It's a fundamental requirement for all aircraft to be operated in a military environment
"Alenia Aermacchi, a company of the Finmeccanica Aeronautics Sector led by Alenia Aeronautica, has received the military type certificate for its new generation M-346 trainer aircraft. This certification... more
Press releaseAlenia Aeronautica: maintenance of NATO’s E-3A AWACS aircraft fleet
Paris, France - Signed a ten-year contract
"Alenia Aeronautica (a Finmeccanica company) has recently renewed the contract with the company IAMCO (International Aerospace Management Company), for the supply of a wide range of maintenance and upgrade... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: its Managing Director Quaranta signs at "Le Bourget" an important agreement with Spain
Rome, Italy - For bio fuel use in civil aviation
"This morning, during a meeting held in France, at the "Air Show 2011" of Le Bourget, Italian ENAC Managing Director Alessio Quaranta, has signed an important agreement with Spain "On the use of new sustainable... more
Press releaseEurocopter will deliver AS-350B3 helicopter to Angola’s National Police Force
Paris, France - To bolster its airborne law enforcement capability
Eurocopter is celebrating the delivery of the tenth AS-350B3 Ecureuil (Astar) helicopter to Angola’s National Police Force’s Helicopter Unit, strengthening its airborne law enforcement capabilities and... more
Press releaseSSJ-100 airplane: the declarations by Presidents of Blue Panorama and SuperJet International's one
Paris, France - By Franco Pecci and Carmelo Cosentino, respectively
"With reference to the announcement made today relevant to the agreement with Blue Panorama Airlines for the purchase of 12 Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplanes, the following statements are provided: Chairman... more
Press release"Le Bourget". Signing of Memorandum of Cooperation marks a collaboration into the air transport
Paris, France - Among the main European ANSP
"Chief Executive Officers and Directors General of some of the largest Air Navigation Service Providers in Europe have today signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to deliver the next generation European... more
Press releaseChina Eastern joins SkyTeam
Rome, Italy - It's the 14th airline
"China Eastern and its subsidiary Shanghai Airlines officially joined the SkyTeam global airline alliance at a ceremony held in Beijing yesterday. In welcoming these Shanghai-based airlines, SkyTeam cements... more
Press releaseAir defense: MEADS partner Nations approve revision of development objectives for the program
Paris, France - So modified, it could quickly continue to the advanced missile defense system
"The National Armaments Directors of Germany, Italy and the United States have approved a revised set of development objectives for the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) program, including two... more
Press releaseICAO CAEP chooses Rimini's airport, in Italy, for its general assembly
Rimini, Italy - A three day meeting is scheduled from Tuesday to Thursday
"Federico Fellini" International Airport of Rimini-San Marino was chosen by ICAO CAEP for its general meeting with participants from all over the world, that is held every three years at sites identified... more
Press releaseAmerican Eurocopter ships first EC-155 helicopter for University of Michigan’s Survival Flight Program to Metro Aviation
Paris, France - For completion
"American Eurocopter announced that it has shipped the first EC-155 bound for the University of Michigan’s Survival Flight program to Metro Aviation, the air medical service provider and helicopter completions s... more
Press releaseWind Jet: increase of the fleet (12 airplanes) and passengers
Catania, Italy - Welcome to another 144-seat A-319
"Starting from July 29, 2011, the easyJet fleet will welcome another 144-seat Airbus A-319, for a total of 12 aircraft, as a confirmation the growth trend recorded by the airline in recent years. Therefore,... more
Press release"Paris Air Show": ALC buys up Airbus aircraft
Paris, France - It chooses 50 ones of A-320neo Family, 11 A-330 Family aircraft and one A-321
"Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the Los Angeles based aircraft leasing company has opted to expand its single-aisle and wide-body fleet portfolio with modern, eco-efficient Airbus aircraft. ALC signed a... more
Press releaseRolls-Royce to power enhanced Airbus A-350/1000 plane
Rome, Italy - For the Trent XWB
"Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed an agreement to be the exclusive engine provider for an enhanced version of the A-350/1000 aircraft. The new higher thrust version of the Trent... more
Press releaseItalian ANSV: C-172 airplane crashed in the area next to Piacenza, Italy
Rome, Italy - With three people on board
"Italian Air safety board (ANSV) established the forwarding of an its own investigator in Aglio, in the city of Coli (Piacenza), to make an inspection on the spot of the crash that, on Saturday in the... more
Press releaseAgustaWestland unveils the AW-189 helicopter (VIDEO)
Paris, France - Presented at the "Paris Air Show"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, to unveil the AW-189, a new generation affordable multi-purpose twin-engine 8-tonne class helicopter designed in response to the growing market demand for higher... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: published on its website an integration of 2010 traffic data with distribution between traditional and low-cost airlines
Rome, Italy - Classification of the first 50 carriers in Italy, general aviation's traffic chart
"ENAC (Italian civil aviation board) unveils that on its web-site www.enac.gov.it (direct link http://www.enac.gov.it/La_Comunicazione/Pubblicazioni/info1014822582.html) is available the update of the... more
Press releaseLM delivers tactical hardware for MEADS Intra-Fire Unit Communications
Orlando, Usa - The kit will support integration, test and qualification of the launcher
"Lockheed Martin (LM) recently delivered the first intra-fire unit communications kit qualified for use with the tri-national Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS). This kit, also known as the MEADS... more
Press releaseBlue-express: new flights Linate-Reggio Calabria (Italy)
Rome, Italy - Also opened flights from Fiumicino to the Calabrian city
"It's strengthening the presence of Blu-express and Blue Panorama Airlines in domestic network. With the great opening's news, today on June 17, the connection (from Monday to Friday) between Linate Airport... more
Press releaseBoeing projects market for 33,500 new airplanes over next 20 years
Paris, France - For $4 trillion
"Boeing forecasts a $4 trillion market for new aircraft over the next 20 years with a significant increase in forecasted deliveries. That’s according to the Boeing 2011 Current Market Outlook (CMO) released y... more
Press releaseLockheed Martin F-35 airplane program flight test update
Fort Worth, Usa - During May the program accomplished 378 ones versus a plan of 297
"Overall, the F-35 program remains ahead of the overall goals for test flights and test points year-to-date. Through May 31, the program accomplished 378 flights versus a plan of 297 and accomplished 3,342... more
Press releaseMoU Airbus-Cebu Pacific for 30 A-321neo aircraft: further details
Blagnac, France - Low-cost carrier also exercises options for seven more A-320s
"Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for the purchase of 30 A-321neo aircraft. The carrier has also exercised existing options for seven more standard... more
Press releaseMeridiana fly. Italian unions: signed reorganizatio's agreement
Rome, Italy - Signed during the night
"Signing an agreement in the night between Meridiana fly and Italian Filt, Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti, Ugltrasporti, Usb and professional associations Up, Ipa, Apm, Avia and Anpav concerning society... more
Press releaseCivil airplanes. Airbus presents a panoramic view of 2050
Paris, France - Intelligent cabin interiors replace class system for a bespoke flying experience
"The aircraft manufacturer Airbus, in advance of the Paris Airshow “Le Bourget”, invited the passengers of 2050 to discover its Concept Cabin - a whole new flying experience inspired by nature. Personalised zon... more
Press releasePiaggio Aero Industries to Villanova d'Albenga
Savona, Italy - The works for the realization of a new manufacturing plant
"Today marked a major achievement for Piaggio Aero's industrial growths programs as the Italian manufacturer celebrated the groundbreaking of its new Villanova d'Albenga (Savona) manufacturing plant which... more
Press releaseBoard of Directors of Italian ENAC establishes managerial and regency roles
Rome, Italy - The effective date of the mandates will be decided by the Director-General Quaranta
"Italian civil aviation board unveils that during today's board of directors, among the various issues on agenda, some managerial and regency roles were established: -Riccardo Perrone, Milan-Linate's... more
Press releaseDelta Air Lines and Alitalia announce resumption Pisa-New York flight
Pisa, Italy - Six times per week all Summer long
"Delta Air Lines and its joint-venture partner Alitalia announced yesterday the resumption of seasonal no-stop flight between Pisa's airport and 'JFK' of New York, starting from June, 10. Routes will operate... more
Press releaseA new look for Aeroporti di Roma's portal
Rome, Italy - At the center of digital communication with its main client: the passenger
"At the center of AdR' (Aeroporti di Roma) new digital communication with its main client: the passenger, who, the over 300 pages of the new site will accompany its travel experience, from planning to... more
Press releaseAeroporti di Roma shareholders' meeting resolves on the Board composition
Rome, Italy - With 11 members
"The ordinary Shareholders' Meeting of the company Aeroporti di Roma SpA chaired by Fabrizio Palenzona has been held yesterday on first call to resolve upon the reduction of the number of Board Members... more
Press releaseENAC: still not awarded the contract for the assignment of the air connections with Isola d'Elba
Rome, Italy - Under a public expenditure system, as previously announced
"As previously announced, Italian civil aviation board (ENAC) confirms that it's not yet concluded the bid proceeding for the assignment of the routes operated from and to Isola d'Elba and that, therefore,... more
Press releaseJet Airways: the second airline in India-Europe market
Milan, Italy - The carrier celebrates its 18th foundation anniversary this year
"With 12.800 seats per week, Jet Airways, Indian international carrier, imposes itself as the second largest company in India-Europe market, thanks to the increase of 14% of seat capacity due to the new... more
Press releaseStrong demand for used Airbus A-320 aircraft drives joint decision to stop freighter conversion programme
Toulouse, France - For economic reasons
"Airbus, EADS EFW and their Russian partners, United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) and IRKUT, have jointly decided to stop the A-320/A-321 Passenger to Freighter (P2F) conversion development programme for... more
Press releaseAir Berlin: more passengers and increased capacity utilization in May
Milan, Italy - The airline welcomed over 3,3 m on board of its aircraft
"In May 2011, Air Berlin welcomed 3,300,658 passengers on board, i.e. 3.9 percent more than in the corresponding month of the previous year (2010: 3,177,591 passengers). Fleet capacity utilization increased... more
Press releaseIATA announces new leadership: Tyler named DG and CEO from July 1st
Singapore, Singapore - Hartman to Chair Board of Governors
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced leadership changes at the conclusion of the Association’s 67th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Singapore.... more
Press releaseIATA reveals check-point of the future
Singapore, Singapore - How does it work and next steps
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) unveiled the first mock-up of a Check-point of the Future, designed to enhance security while reducing queues and intrusive searches at airports, using... more
Press releaseMalaysia Airlines to join oneworld
Singapore, Singapore - It will be the 15th partner of the alliance
"Malaysia Airlines is to join oneworld alliance. The airline was unanimously elected a oneworld member designate by the Chief Executives of the alliance's member airlines, at a meeting on the sidelines... more
Press releaseIATA (3) announces "2011 Eagle Awards"
Singapore, Singapore - Besides the exceptional recognitions and special mentions
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded its prestigious '2011 Eagle Awards' to NAV CANADA and Prague Airport in recognition of their outstanding achievements in customer satisfaction,... more
Press releaseIATA (2): unity, leadership and innovation
Singapore, Singapore - These bold steps were spelled out by Giovanni Bisignani in his address after a decade
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the global aviation industry to build a platform for a sustainable future based on renewed leadership, continuous innovation, and a united... more
Press releaseIATA. Civil aircraft: industry 2011 profit outlook slashed to $4 billion
Singapore, Singapore - High oil prices, natural disasters, and political unrest take their toll
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) further downgraded its 2011 airline industry (civil airplanes)profit forecast to $4 billion. This would be a 54% fall compared with the $8.6 billion... more
Press releaseNew Bombardier Q-400 aircraft for QantasLInk
Sydney, Australia - A regional brand of Qantas Airways
"QantasLink announced yesterday it would add a new $30 million next generation 74-seat Bombardier Q-400 aircraft to its Moranbah schedule from late June following the completion of upgrading of the local... more
Press releaseIATA: international air traffic rebounds in April
Singapore, Singapore - The Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit from 5-7 June in Singapore
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced traffic results for April which showed a rebound in international markets with 16.5% growth compared to April 2010. While this is exaggerated... more
Press releaseItalian "Telefono Blu" association: cancelled flight or delayed?
Rome, Italy - Missed connection? Lost luggage? Passenger compensation
"As we approach the long summer holidays 'Telefono Blu Consumers' wants to remember some rights granted to the tourist-consumer, in case of inconvenience and discomfort created during the flights to reach... more
Press releaseCivil airplanes. IATA: Aviation Leaders Gather in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - This is the third time that the city will host the AGM
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam will open the IATA 67th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit... more
Press releaseEC: 50,000 tourists to promote low season travel in the EU and South America
Brussels, Belgium - With an innovative collaborative project
"To increase low season travel, the European Commission promotes an innovative collaborative project between South America and Europe aimed at having 50,000 additional tourists. New promotional campaigns... more
Press releaseAlitalia connects Rome with Beijing and Rio de Janeiro starting from the 1st of June
Rome, Italy - More than 50 thousands reservations for the new two flights
"Alitalia connects Rome with Beijing and Rio de Janeiro. The new two intercontinental flights' inauguration happened on the 1st of June, at the airport of Rome-Fiumicino. Rome-Beijing flight is operated... more
Press releaseItalian Assaereo on the third Malpensa runway: dubious necessity's work
Rome, Italy - It's a priority to provide a better management for the existing facilities before making new ones
"Assaereo, Confindustria Italian Association carriers and operators of air transport, announced that during the Governing Council on Wednesday was confirmed the strong concern about the predicted costs'... more
Press releaseEutelsat's KA-Sat high throughput satellite goes live
Paris, France - Now available across Europe and the Mediterranean Basin
"Eutelsat Communications yesterday announced the commercial entry into service of its KA-SAT High Throughput Satellite, marking the official launch of its newgeneration Tooway broadband service. Eutelsat’s h... more
Press releaseENAC: works on Treviso's airport from June 1, to September 30
Rome, Italy - And temporary transfer of the flights to Venice's airport
"Italian civil aviation board unveils that because from June 1st to September 30th the airport of Treviso won't be operational to consent the implementation of planned adaptation and modernization works... more
Press releaseItaly: ENAC of Palermo starts investigation against Ryanair
Rome, Italy - For failure in passengers' assistance after flights cancelled to and from Pisa; checks also on other airports
"Following the closure of the airport of Pisa that took place yesterday evening, after the discovery in the airport area of an unexploded device dating back to World War II, some flights departing from... more
Press releaseAssaeroporti: Italian airports' growth is going on
Rome, Italy - April's data
"An increase around 20% (19.6%), 12.301.998 passengers passed through and 31 airports monitored on 37 by Assaeroporti, which recorded growth of double number: these are the data for the month of April... more