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Press releaseSULT announced a strike against finance bill 2007
Rome, Italy - For the entire day of November 17
"The Italian unions, Cnl, Sincobas, Sult, announced a general strike for the entire day of next November 17, focusing on that fixed by other unions for the same day. The strike has announced against the... more
Press releaseAlitalia: traffic statistics in September 2006
Rome, Italy - Regarding the passengers and cargo
"The figures in September 2006 show satisfying activity's levels of Alitalia despite during the month some strikes have occurred which have had effects on the passengers' network. The cargo has confirmed... more
Press releaseAnpav-Avia: the strike fixed for tomorrow by Alitalia's flight assistants has been suspended
Rome, Italy - The suspension after a meeting with the management
"ANPAV and AVIA, Italian professional associations of flight assistants, have suspended the strike fixed for tomorrow, October 20, about the rest of cabin crew on the long range flights and on the new... more
Press releaseANSV: Recovered the FDR of the Lockheed L-100-30 crashed near Piacenza on 13 August 2006
Rome, Italy - The crash caused the death of three occupants
"The investigators of the Lockheed L-100-30 fatal accident recovered the Flight Date Recorder (FDR) installed on the aircraft, registration marks 7T-VHG. Although the FDR sustained severe damages caused... more
Press releaseSult. Denial of press reports: the general air transport strike is fixed for September 18
Rome, Italy - For four hours, from 12:30pm to 4:30pm
"The Italian union, SULT, following the news published about the strike for next September 18, wants to specify: 1) the strike for four hours is fixed for September 18 and not for the 17, from 12:30pm... more
Press releaseSogas: the first arrival by Fokker 100 of Helvetic Airways will be this evening
Reggio Calabria, Italy - The first flight of direct link to Zurich
"The first arrival at Reggio Calabria’s airport of the Fokker 100 by Helvetic Airways, which will operate a direct connection from/to Zurich, is scheduled for this evening, at 7:35pm. The journalists a... more
Press releaseENAC: ECAC Directors General meeting in Poland with the participation of the European Commission
Rome, Italy - It took place from August 31 to September 4
"ENAC, Italian Civil Aviation Authority, informs that the 55ft special meeting of Directors General of ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference), the organization that gathers the civil aviation authorities... more
Press releaseAlitalia: 179 flights will be cancelled tomorrow due to the strike for 24 h
Rome, Italy - 105 domestic and 74 international
"Alitalia communicates that tomorrow, Thursday September 7, 2006 due to the strike for 24 h fixed by the Italian unions Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Ugl and Unione Piloti, will be forced to cancel 179 flights... more
Press releaseANPAC: air transport strike postponement
Rome, Italy - From September 7 to 18 for four hours
"Italian Union trades, after a first meeting with Transport Minister Bianchi, have decided to postpone national strike of air transport pilots, flight attendants and controllers and ground staff from September... more
Press releaseAlitalia: the financial net position on July 31, 2006
Rome, Italy - It is equal to EUR 909 m
"- The financial net position of the Group on July 31, 2006 equal to EUR 909 m, with an increment of the net indebtedness of EUR 13 m (+1,5%) compared to the analogous situation on June 30, 2006 equal... more
Press releaseSult. Alitalia and alliances: everybody talks but nobody decides
Rome, Italy - "We won't let the company die"
"In these days there are many declarations by politicians about the possible alliances of Alitalia. The last one is the one by under-secretary of Transports Andrea Annunziata, that prefers carriers like... more
Press releaseEnav about the incident at Fiumicino: no collision, only contact
Rome, Italy - In the phase when the incident occurred the planes' engines were still off
"This morning, at about 9:30am, two Alitalia planes (Md 80 Az 156 to Brusselles and MD 80 Az 1413 to Turin) that were moving trough tractors from the parking on the square at Fiumicino airport touched... more
Press releaseAnsv about the incident at Fiumicino of this morning
Rome, Italy - Press release of the Italia agency for flight security
"The Italian national agency for flight security (ANSV) informs a technical enquiry has been opened about the incident occurred this morning at about 9:30am at Rome Fiumicino airport. The event has involved... more
Press releasePlane fallen in Ukraine (2): tragedy of flight 612 of the Pulkovo Avia
Kiev, Ukraine - "The aircraft was flying through or near an area with a thunderstorm and severe turbulence"
"The Pulkovo flight 612 departed Anapa (AAQ) for St. Petersburg (LED) at 15:05. En route, at an altitude of FL360 the pilot reportedly issued a mayday call. Another call was received when the plane was... more
Press releaseAnsv is engaged on the research of the black box of the plane plunged in Piacenza
Piacenza, Italy - Press release by Ansv about the investigations in the place
"While on the place of the incident the researches for the FDR (flight data recorder) of the Lockheed L -100-30, fallen over August 13 near Piacenza, are going on, the technicians of the laboratories of... more
Press releaseThe remains of San Antonio Abbot return in Italy
Sigonella, Italy - In August 20 they will be transported to Aci S. Antonio (Catania)
On the occasion of cerimony in remembrance of the 1650 years since the dead of Saint Antonio Abbot, to the community of Aci S. Antonio, in the Catania district, is been permitted by Holy See, the authorization... more
Press releaseIsrael-Lebanon (7). Napoli: the statements of the Minister D'Alema makes see a break on the foreign policy of Cdl
Rome, Italy - For the honorable of "Forza Italia", Osvaldo Napoli, if the mission won't plan a disarmament of Hezbollah will be troubles
"The Foreign Minister, Massimo D’Alema, want to do too much and he’s risking to make fail the peace mission in Lebanon. His heart is too close to Hezbollah and he isn’t worry enough for the Israeli civil... more
Press releaseAutogrill reinforces own presence in the USA with 11 rest stops in the Nashville Airport
Rome, Italy - The society will realize a turnover equal to USD 182 million in 13 years in the Tennessee terminal
"The Group wins 11 rest stops in Tennessee and 10 retail stores in Florida. Autogrill enter in the Nashville Aiport and strengthens the presence in the Miami terminal with the retail. In the Nashville... more
Press releaseTransports: FAN calls 24 hours general strike of pilots and flight attendants for next September 6
Rome, Italy - To protest against the heavily discriminatory management put on use by the Government about air transport
"Fan (Italian Federation travelling association), representing pilots and flights attendants associated to Anpac, Anpav and Avia, is very worried about the way the Government is facing the air trasnport... more
Press releaseThe European Commission opens a formal enquiry into restrictions to air services to Sardinia
Brussels, Belgium - On 16 air routes between three Sardinian airports and important airports on the Italian mainland
"The Commission has decided to open a formal investigation into the rules imposed by Italy on 2 May 2006 on 16 air routes between three Sardinian airports and important airports on the Italian mainland.... more
Press releaseEurofly: tomorrow flight attendants' strike
Milan, Italy - New 24 hours protest after the July 5 one
"The umpteenth provocatively attitude kept by the company during the 24 hours strike on last July 5, is the confirm that Eurofly considers flight attendants as puppets that have to be managed according... more
Press releaseAlitalia: June 2006 traffic statistics
Rome, Italy - The airline carried 2.2 million passengers
"Passenger operations In June 2006 Alitalia posted a good performance confirming the positive trend already shown in April and May traffic results. Alitalia carried 2.2 million passengers, up 2.9% compared... more
Press releaseMission in Afghanistan. Donadi: if the "Unione" doesn't vote compact the re-financing we won't make discounts to anybody
Rome, Italy - The warning has been sent by the honorable Massimo Donadi, group leader of "Italia dei Valori" at Italian Chamber
"Sadden and disconcert the statements of some exponents of radical left, and especially of Pdci, (Italian especially Party) that deny, just exit from the door, agreements that short before they decided... more
Press releaseMission in Afghanistan."Verdi" Parliamentarian groups: Italy to became supporter of international initiatives for the civilian re-built of the Country
Rome, Italy - The text of the release issued yesterday by the parliamentarian groups of Chamber and Senate of the "Verdi" for "Ulivo"
"The parliamentarian groups of ’Verdi’ of Chamber and Senate listened the relation of ’Sole che Ride’ Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio and shared the resolution of the national executive they believe that the dec... more
Press releaseMission in Afghanistan. Bertolini: Prodi should take note that he doesn't have a shared foreign policy and should resign
Rome, Italy - Napolitano's words, to honourable Isabella Bertolini of "Forza Italia", are the demonstration of Berlusconi's choice appreciation
"The high warning of the State Chief to Unione has been clear: Prodi can’t hide behind a finger anymore. The Italian Republic President Napolitano has appreciated the responsible choice of Berlusconi a... more
Press releaseMission in Afghanistan: D'Alema didn't say nothing to Annan's delegate in Asian State, Tom Koenings
Rome, Italy - Presented about event also a question by the Honorable Francesco Amoruso
"I don’t marvel at all that, breaking news of conversation had today between D’Alema and Kofy Annan in Afghanistan, Tom Koenings, Farnesina had not reported any statement of our Foreign Minister. However, wha... more
Press releasePW-100 engines maintenance for Alitalia Express ATR has been given to Avio
Turin, Italy - A statement by the Turin's company makes it known
Avio won the contract for the revision of PW-100 engines for ATR aircraft total fleet by Alitalia Express, the first Italian regional carrier. The exclusive and 5-year long contract is worth about EUR... more
Press releaseMission in Afghanistan. Fini: "Prudential decision"
Rome, Italy - Press release's text of Alleanza Nazionale (Italian Party) President, Gianfranco Fini
"Prudential decision of right-center in favor of peace’s commitment in Afghanistan, as maintenance of our military presence complies with absolute continuity with that decides by our government in the c... more
Press releaseMission in Afghanistan. Nucara: we are satisfied about Berlusconi's position
Rome, Italy - Italian Republican Party judged contradictory the position of the center-left Government
"The position expressed by the ex-President Berlusconi, satisfied completely the Italian Republican Party, that was waiting for this sentence to confirm the Atlantic and Western vocation of the CDL (Italian... more
Press releaseAfghanistan mission. Russo Spena: we do not agree with Kofi Annan
Rome, Italy - The leader of Rifondazione comunista Party at Senate, Giovanni Russo Spena, said that
"We cannot agree with Kofi Annan on Afghanistan. We agree on making efforts for ’Afghanistan internal stability’ but events show that military operations cause the opposite effects, in Afghanistan as... more
Press releaseMission in Afghanistan. Formisano: Italy will respect the engagements that has taken
Rome, Italy - For the group leader at Senate of "Italia dei Valori", Nello Formisano, Italy will gain international credibility
"The vote for re-financing of Afghanistan mission will be oriented toward responsability. Certainly Italy must respect the engagement that has taken with the International Community and go on with perseverance... more
Press releaseMission in Afghanistan. Boniver: Prodi in a paradoxical situation
Rome, Italy - For ex-Foreign Undersecretary of Berlusconi's Government, Margherita Boniver, Berlusconi expressed a liable position
"Now is clear that position of absolute responsability put on by Silvio Berlusconi on bill of Italian mission abroad’s extension and mainly about Afghanistan demonstrates that line of discontinuity claimed b... more
Press releaseMission in Afghanistan. Bonelli: Berlusconi changed his mind
Rome, Italy - It's what Angelo Bonelli "Verdi" group leader in chamber states
"Berlusconi is in a strong identity crisis. He’s disposed to vote a measure that is against the foreign policy of his Government, which plans the recall of the troops that Cdl (house of freedom) sent t... more
Press releaseMission in Afghanistan. Casini: Berlusconi's position is coherent with the atlantica choice
Rome, Italy - The text of the press release of Pier Ferdinando Casini
"I’am glad that President Berlusconi announced yesterday the disponibility to substain the Italian military mission in Afghanistan, as already don during last days by Udc (democratic centre union). It’s a c... more
Press releaseMission in Afghanistan. Berlusconi: we'll vote for the renovation of our presence in the Asian Country
Rome, Italy - The text of Silvio Berlusconi's press release
"The Italy’s interest and prestige, the strenghtening of democracy and peace in the world are for the House of Freedom(Italian right party) reference values that can’t be renounced. They comes before eve... more
Press releaseAlitalia: declaration concerning Italian Antitrust's decision about Volare
Rome, Italy - Italian national carrier makes some considerations
"Concerning the Italian Antitrust’s decision about Volare, made known on last Wednesday, Alitalia declares: If preserves to approach the national air transport basing on prejudicial ideas -confirming t... more
Press releaseENAV: regular flights next Sunday July 9 in Italy
Rome, Italy - The strike for four hours was fixed by LICTA union
"In consequence of the postponement to other date ordered by Italian Transport Minister, ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Board) communicates that the national strike announced by the air traffic controllers... more
Press releaseClandestine immigrants disembarks. Fallica: Mediterranean Sea surveillance should discourage them
Palermo, Italy - The statement by Pippo Fallica, member of the Italian Parliament Defense Commission
"European Commission vice-President, Franco Frattini, said that fight policy against clandestine immigration is a priority for Europe. Patrolling the Mediterranean Sea with EU aeronaval unities and restoring... more
Press releaseENAC: the second community meeting on the implementation of the rule "Single European Sky"
Rome, Italy - The NSA took place last June 27
"ENAC, Italian Civil Aviation Authority, informs that last June 27 a second meeting NSA (National Supervisory Authorities) held in Rome for the inspection and the implementation of the rule regarding the... more
Press releaseAlitalia: Roberto Ulissi, one of the manager, resigned
Rome, Italy - There are no evidences that he owned participations in Alitalia's stock
"We make known that lawyer Roberto Ulissi, currently manager of an other Stock Exchange company, resigned, after the approval of the Economy and Finances Ministry, his resignations as CEO of the company. According... more
Press releaseLegacy 600: Indonesia grants certification to the Embraer's executive jet
San Josè dos Campos, Brasil - Two new aircrafts will be operative by september
Indonesia has been the eighteenth country to allow the executive jet of the brasilian manufacturer Embraer to fly. Embraer aims to reach a firs level role in the field of midsize business jet. After the... more
Press releaseAvio: the second stage of Vega launcher passes test
Turin, Italy - The statement by Avio, Italian company of Carlyle Group
"The test of Zefiro 23, the engine which will carry Vega European launcher up to 100 kilometers form Earth, lasted 71 seconds. Zefiro 23 is 7 meter and a half high, has 2 meter diameter, weighs 26 tons... more
Press releaseNuance confirmed as the new duty-free operator at Wellington airport
Zurich, Switzerland - The press release
"Wild at Heart" Wellington airport is one of New Zealand’s three largest airports, servicing the country’s capital city it handles more than 4.5 million passengers a year. Wellington airport recently ann... more
Press releaseTerritorial continuity. Ryanair: European Commission's inquiry must be fastened
Rome, Italy - The Irish low-cost carrier's statement
Ryanair does not agree with new Meridiana and Alitalia understanding on Sardinian routes in territorial continuity regime, so it decided to appeal to the European Commission. It asks to "Fasten the investigation.... more
Press releaseMission in Afghanistan. Bulgarelli: the situation is degenerating into war
Rome, Italy - Italian Green Party Senator Mauro Bulgarelli declared that
"It is necessary to open a discussion on Italian mission in Afghanistan refunding, starting from a simple question: what are our soldiers doing in a situation which is degenerating into a war? Reasons... more
Press releaseMD-80.it on the chemical wakes
Rome, Italy - The staff has realized a deepening about it
"Chemical wakes: after a heated up discussion in our Forum and then a great number of sites that speak about it, the staff of MD-80.it has decided to realize a deepening on the topic. It deals, probably,... more
Press releaseMission in Afghanistan. Bulgarelli: we didn't change idea about the retreat of our troops
Rome, Italy - Mauro Bulgarelli, deputy for Green party, said it
"Our military presence in Afghanistan is not assumed and it is foul to try to move the discussion on the hypothetic increase of our contingent in Kabul. When in the last legislature it was voted the mission... more
Press releaseAlitalia: traffic statistics in the month of May 2006
Rome, Italy - For that passengers and for the cargo's one
"The figures about the passengers’ transport in May 2006 show a positive trend of the Alitalia’s activity levels, confirming an improvement already expressed in those ones of last April. The number of... more
Press releaseAfghanistan Mission. Bulgarelli: what are we waiting for to go away?
Rome, Italy - Senator Bulgarelli, Green party, said it in a press release
"There is the necessity to confirm the political reasons of the retreat of the Italian troops from Afghanistan without to appeal to hypocrisy and strange formulas. The hypothesis to increase Italian contingent... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: the delay in the A-380's delivery will not have any impact on our accounts
Rome, Italy - The Italian society's press release
"The delays in the delivery of the A-380 aircraft, announced yesterday evening by EADS, will not have impact on the economic-financial trend and on the profits of the Finmeccanica Group in the years 2006-2008.... more