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DefenseMexican Navy: first CN-235 MPA airplane received
Mexico City, Mexico - The other three will be delivered in 2012
The Mexican Navy has received today, November 18, the first of four CN-235 MPA - "Maritime Patrol Aircraft" - bought from Airbus Military through a contract with EADS North America under the "Mérida Initiative",... more
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AirlinesS7 Airlines announced the flights dedicated to skiers
Turin, Italy - Airports of Turin and Bergamo are the new destinations
The Russian airline S7 Airlines announced the imminent launch of flights mainly dedicated to tourists and skiers directed to the Alps departing from Moscow-Domodedovo. Two new flights to Italy are the... more
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CuriositiesThe most researched Italian airports in 2011
Rome, Italy - Skyscanner reveals the most chosen Italian airports for departures
Skyscanner, the specialised website to search for flights, revealed the ranking of the most sought after Italian airports from the beginning of 2011 until today. From the largest airports to the smaller... more
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HelicoptersSikorsky accelerated UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter deliveries for Sweden
Stratford, Usa - The fourth of 15 models
Sikorsky Aircraft today delivered to the US Army the fourth of 15 UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopters for further transfer to the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV). The US industry is building... more
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AirportsGeneral strike in Italy: 10 flights cancelled from Bologna varying between arrivals and departures
Bologna, Italy - Arriving from Paris-"Charles De Gaulle", Lyon, Lisbon and Zagreb
In relation to the Italian general strike called for today by CUB and Cobas trade-unions, ( for air transport it will be a 24 hour strike), 10 flights have been cancelled from the Bologna airport varying... more
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Press releaseIATA urges cooperation to strengthen Latin American aviation
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - To meet the challenges and opportunities in the Latin America
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for close cooperation and innovation among aviation stakeholders to meet the challenges and opportunities in the Latin America-Caribbean (LatAm)... more
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HelicoptersRTE announces the creation of Airtelis and selects Eurocopter's EC-225 helicopter
Marignane, France - For new maintenance and support techniques on electrical power lines
AIRTELIS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of RTE specializing in heliborne operations, received its first EC-225 helicopter today from Eurocopter – the world’s helicopter manufacturer in the civil market. The... more
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Fair and showsRolls-Royce and AviancaTaca sign Trent 700 agreement
Dubai, UAE - RR and the Emirates Group partner on new UAE national leadership development programme
Rolls-Royce has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide Trent 700 engines to AviancaTaca for four Airbus A-330 aircraft. The agreement includes Rolls-Royce TotalCare long-term engine services... more
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AirportsAeroporti di Roma: programme of guided tours of Leonardo's exhibition
Rome, Italy - Dedicated to schools
The Roman airport continues its involvement with cultural and social activities after a month since the launch of the permanent "Il Genio di Leonardo" exhibition being hosted by the international airport... more
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AirlineseasyJet: airlines urge Chancellor Osborne to ace the APD tax
London, UK - After a year in Holland, the levy was abandoned
Four leading airline chief executives are calling on George Osborne to axe Air Passenger Duty arguing that its negative impact on the UK economy is outweighing any benefit from the revenue raised. In... more
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AirlinesXiamen Airlines joins SkyTeam
Rome, Italy - Alliance strengthens its China position in a thriving economic region
SkyTeam (ST), the global airline alliance, today formally accepted the joining of Xiamen Airlines (XA) into the alliance. China’s airline begins the joining process leading to full entry into ST by the e... more
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AirlinesLow-cost companies aim for Italy (4): Jet2.com
Rome, Italy - Expands its services with the UK
Jet2.com, British low-fare airline, linking the Italian peninsula (operating from Bergamo-Orio al Serio, Rome-Fiumicino, Venice, Pisa and Olbia) to six of eight bases in the UK (Belfast, Edinburgh, Leeds,... more
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AirlinesLow-cost companies aim for Italy (3): Ryanair
Rome, Italy - New routes especially from Rome-Ciampino
The low-cost airline Ryanair has launched new routes to and from Italy, departing from Rome-Ciampino: Rome-Ciampino/Genoa, active since last October 30. Rome-Ciampino/Bordeaux, started last October... more
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AirlinesLow-cost companies aim for Italy (2): easyJet
Rome, Italy - New strategies
The British carrier easyJet announced the expansion of its network, opening the 23rd base in Lisbon. Five routes, including the direct connection with Venice, in addition to scheduled flights to Amsterdam,... more
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AirlinesLow-cost companies aim for Italy: Vueling
Rome, Italy - Expands its network especially on Pisa and Naples
Vueling, the Spanish low-cost airline, makes Italy a key part of its network, connecting the country to the rest of the world thanks to cheap flights and routes in continuous expansion. Top management... more
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IndustryVolaris signs MoU for 44 A-320 Family aircraft, including 30 A-320neo
Toulouse, France - All-Airbus low-cost carrier is first to order eco-efficient models in Mexico
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 44 eco-efficient A-320 aircraft, comprising of 30 A-320neo and 14 A-320 Family airplanes. The order makes Volaris the first... more
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Fair and showsHelicopters: contract signed between "Sikorsky Aerospace Services" and "Royal Saudi Land Force Aviation Command"
Dubai, EAU - To upgrade the Black Hawk helicopter fleet
"Sikorsky Aerospace Services', a subsidiary of "United Technologies Corporation", has signed a contract with "Aviation Royal Saudi Land Force Command" (RSLFAC) yesterday November 16 during the "Dubai Air... more
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Conferences"Unmanned Aircraft System" conference being held in London between 16-17 November
London, UK - The principal companies specialized in manufacturing unmanned aircraft will meet at a workshop
The "Unmanned Aircraft System" conference being held in London (16-17 November), presented the latest news for the unmanned aircraft (UAV) industry, the most dynamic community within the aviation sector. The... more
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Fair and showsCessna: Saudi Arabia as the "Market to Watch" (VIDEO)
Dubai, UAE - The industry expects that the Citation Latitude and Ten will have success in the Middle East
Cessna Aircraft Company highlights Saudi Arabia as the country to lead the resurgence of the Middle East business aviation market. The same company expects its new ‘Game-changing’ Citation Latitude mid... more
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Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show": Indian Minister: no government funds will be given to Kingfisher and the other private airlines
Dubai, UAE - Companies have to bring order into their accounts
Valayar Ravi, the Indian civil aviation Minister who visited the "Dubai Air Show" (which ends today) ruled out any form of government aid to private Indian airlines in crisis, first of all Kingfisher Airlines,... more
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AirlinesAlitalia and today's strike: regarding the aviation sector, air traffic controllers and airport services workers will abide
Rome, Italy - Inconveniences suffered by passengers limited
The transport strike called by some unions for today Thursday, November 17th from noon to 4:00pm, will affect the aviation sector partially as only air traffic controllers and airport services workers... more
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AirportsSAGAT: in October passengers increased by 4% at the airport of Turin
Turin, Italy - Constant growth for the low-cost segment: +22%
Turin airport registered a new month record. In fact, in October, 316,164 passengers transited the airport, a 4% increase over the same period of 2010. Destination Scheduled domestic passengers were... more
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Fair and showsEmbraer cuts 2011 outlook
Dubai, UAE - Two possible scenarios for the future
During the "Dubai Air Show 2011", Embraer downgraded its outlook for business jet deliveries in 2011, blaming a downturn in world economy in recent months. Claudio Camelier , vice-president of marketing,... more
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Fair and showsBoeing and Oman Air announce order for six B-787 Dreamliner airplanes
Dubai, UAE - Order increases its customer base in Middle East
Boeing and Oman Air, the Sultanate of Oman’s flagship carrier, announced an order for six B-787/8 airplanes at the "Dubai Airshow". The airline completed an arrangement with Boeing and Kuwait-based l... more
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Fair and showsTawazun Precision Industries prepares to enter the MBDA Global Supply Chain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - This initial cooperation will pave the way for further business opportunities on both domestic and export markets
Tawazun Precision Industries (TPI), a Tawazun Holding subsidiary specialised in the manufacture of metallic components for Aerospace/Aviation, Defence, and Oil & Gas industries, has entered into an agreement... more
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Press releaseThailand returning to normal after the flooding
Rome, Italy - Press release issued by the local tourism authority and Thai Airways
"The situation in Thailand is getting back to normal, after the flood that hit the country last July. Despite the difficult environment caused by floods that have hit the central plains and the northern... more
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Press releaseIATA: working together on fuel or air transport
Paris, France - Biofuels are an industry priority
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on stakeholders in the aviation and air transport fuel supply value chains to join together on three critical areas for innovation: safety, environment... more
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Press releaseItalian ENAC: the airport of Trapani fully operational
Rome, Italy - Italian Air Force enables the use of aprons for civil aviation
"At the conclusion of yesterday's meeting regarding operations of the airport of Trapani, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) announced that the Air Force has made available the airport's apron for... more
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Fair and showsHelicopters: Ecurocopter reinforces its maintenance, support and commercial presence in the Middle East and Asia
Dubai, UAE - With new agreements announced during this week's "Dubai Airshow"
New agreements announced during this week’s "Dubai Airshow" further enhance Eurocopter’s Middle East and Asia footprint, creating a cooperative maintenance program for Royal Jordanian Air Force AS-332 M1... more
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Civil aviationThird EASA ICF in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - From November 15 to 17, 2011
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is organising the third edition of its International Cooperation Forum (ICF) in Singapore from 15 to 17 November 2011. The Forum is being held at the Singapore... more
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Fair and shows"Dubai Airshow": Rolls-Royce wins Saudi Arabian Airlines order worth up to USD 500m
Dubai, UAE - A V2500 order with Thai Airways; the industry delivers 1,000th Trent 700 engine
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won an order from Saudi Arabian Airlines, worth up to $500m, to provide engines and TotalCare support for four A-330 aircraft already announced and four... more
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Fair and showsRR wins order from Garuda Indonesia Airlines at "Dubai Airshow"
Dubai, UAE - Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 selected by Oman Air
Rolls-Royce (RR) has won a $280m order, at list prices, from Garuda Indonesia Airlines for Trent 700 engines to power four A-330 aircraft. In addition, the airline confirmed a previous order for Trent... more
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Fair and showsSelex Sistemi Integrati at "Dubai Airshow 2011"
Dubai, UAE - Key Projects in UAE, its presence into the Gulf area and products on show
SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI), a Finmeccanica company, takes part to the 2011 edition of "Dubai Airshow" which takes place within the Airport Expo, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, by displaying a video... more
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Fair and showsAirbus at "Dubai Airshow": agreements for A-320neo aircraft in strong growth for a total to 1420 models (VIDEO)
Dubai, UAE - Equal to 211 orders worth USD 20.5 billion
Airbus won a total of 211 orders and commitments at the "12th Dubai Airshow" worth USD 20.5 billion, underlining outstanding demand for the A-320neo aircraft, and again proving its status as the fastest... more
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Latest newsWho is Corrado Passera, Italian Transport Infrastructure and Economic Development Minister
Rome, Italy - Appointed by the new Monti Government
Corrado Passera (Como, December 30, 1954) is an Italian banker and manager who has held numerous executive positions in various industries, services and finance. He is currently CEO of Intesa Sanpaolo,... more
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ReportItaly. New ministers appointed by Monti: Passera for transport, Di Paola for defense. The list
Rome, Italy - Monti President of the Council of Ministers and interim Minister for the Economy
Professor Mario Monti, according to the list that he has prepared for the President of the Republic Giorgio Napolitano. Composed of "High caliber experts" only. Monti has been chosen as President of... more
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AerospaceSoyuz TMA-22 docks on the International Space Station (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Three crew members will remain on board for 124 days
The piloted TMA-22 space shuttle took off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan last November 14, and docked on the ISS (International Space Station orbiting) successfully at 9.24am Moscow time,... more
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PeopleAir Malta: nominated the Chief Officer Organisational Development
Valletta, Malta - Joshua Zammit appointed
Air Malta announced that Joshua Zammit has been appointed Chief Officer Organisational Development, who will be entrusted with building the organisational development function of the airline and developing... more
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DefenseWho is Di Paola, Italian Minister for Defense
Rome, Italy - Appointed by the new Monti Government
Giampaolo Di Paola (Torre Annunziata, 15 August 1944) is an Italian admiral, current Chairman of the NATO Military Committee. He was Chief of Staff of Defense from March 10, 2004, until 11 February 2008. He... more
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AirlinesAir Malta: air traffic controllers will strike tomorrow 17 November
Valletta, Malta - From noon till 4:00pm in Italy
Air Malta announced that due to air traffic controllers' strike scheduled for Thursday, November 17 from noon till 4:00pm in Italy, the connections to and from Rome will be reprogrammed as follows: KM612... more
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Civil aviationItaly. General strike scheduled for tomorrow, comprising transport by aircraft
Rome, Italy - Details on every individual transport sector
The Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, announced that tomorrow November 17, 2011, a general strike in transport has been scheduled. More details on how the individual sectors will be... more
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Fair and showsBell Helicopter reinforces relationship with Horizon Flight Training Academy
Dubai, Uae - With a 407 helicopter
Bell Helicopter’s President & CEO John Garrison presents Hareb Thani Hareb Al Dhaheri, CEO for Horizon Flight Training Academy, with a model of a Bell 407 helicopter to recognize the long-standing relationship b... more
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HelicoptersRobinson produced 10,000 helicopters
Torrance, Usa - The industry delivered R-44 model
Robinson Helicopter delivered in the last days R-44 S/N 13217, the company’s 10,000th helicopter to come off its production line. A celebration was held at the Torrance factory. Company employees along w... more
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Press releaseAviation security: Commission adopts new rules on the use of security scanners at European airports
Brussels, Belgium - The EC has approved a proposal for an EU legal framework on security scanners
Last Monday, 14 November 2011, the European Commission adopted a proposal for an European Union legal framework on security scanners. This legislation allows airports and Member States that wish to use... more
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AirlinesArmavia Airlines: new flights from Malpensa, Rome and Venice towards Armenia
Milan, Italy - As from the end of next March
As from the end of next March, the new direct services operated by Armavia Airlines from Milan-Malpensa to Armenia (Yerevan) every Thursday, will start.The carrier will operate direct flights from Venice... more
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Fair and showsHumanitarian aid flown to Dubai for “Action Against Hunger”
Dubai, UAE - Airbus Corporate Foundation and MASkargo help fight famine in East Africa
An A-330/200F airplane just delivered to Malaysian airline MASkargo has arrived at Dubai during the Dubai Airshow carrying forty tonnes of high energy food. This flight, facilitated by the Airbus Corporate... more
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PeopleCollier remains ACI EUROPE President
Brussels, Belgium - He will become CEO of London City Airport in early 2012
Earlier this afternoon, it was announced that DAA plc (Dublin Airport Authority) Chief Executive and ACI EUROPE President, Declan Collier will become CEO of London City Airport in early 2012. The mandate... more
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Fair and shows"Dubai Airshow": Airbus signs new orders for aircraft with Spirit Airlines and Qatar Airways
Dubai, UAE - The first one for 75 models and the second for 50 + five A-380
Spirit Airlines and Airbus signed today at the "Dubai Airshow" a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 75 single-aisle aircraft, comprising 45 A-320neo aircraft (new engine option) and 30 A-320s. The engine... more
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HelicoptersEurocopter signed for 25 EC-145T2 helicopters with DRF Luftrettung
Marignane, France - German air rescue organisation will replace the old BK-117 with these ones
Eurocopter and the German air rescue organisation DRF Luftrettung signed a purchase agreement last night for 25 helicopters of the newest generation – the EC-145 T2. This purchase makes the air rescue o... more
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IndustryApache Block III, latest evolution of the attack helicopter among the most lethal
Huntsville, USA - The new version will have 26 new technologies
The latest version of the most lethal attack helicopter used by the US Military is being managed out of "Redstone Arsenal". According to the product manager Lieutenant Colonel Dan Bailey, Apache Block... more