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Civil aviationEU: "Use-or-lose" rules reignited the air dispute
Brussels, Belgium - The criticism by low-cost airlines against the Tajani's proposal
A European Commission proposal to help struggling airlines triggered a clash on Tuesday between big airlines and low-cost carriers, which dismissed the proposal as a protectionist ploy. At the dispute’s c... more
Military aviationBoeing delivers operational flight trainer for Australia's Wedgetail AEW&C Program
Seattle, USA - The flight simulator was designed, built by Thales
The Boeing Company has delivered an operational flight trainer (OFT) to Australia for the Project Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) program. The OFT, which the customer accepted on Feb.... more
AirportsBologna, temporary contract for the construction of a rail connection station-airport has been allocated
Bologna, Italy - Five km will be covered in ten minutes
The municipality of Bologna allocated a temporary contract for the construction of the rail "people mover" between Bologna train station and "Guglielmo Marconi" airport. The winner is Consorzio cooperative... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi delivers the first two MB-339CMs to the Royal Malaysian Air Force
Venegono, Italy - The remaining six models in the course of 2009
"Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, has delivered to the Royal Malaysian Air Force its first two MB-339CM trainers. These two aircraft are part of an order for eight trainers placed by the RMAF... more
AirlinesMacedonian national air company for sale
Skopje, Macedonia - Great interest from foreign investors for the Balkan carrier
MAT (Macedonia Avio-Transport) difficulties due to its huge debt with Eurocontrol, European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, seem not to come to an end, after Italy and Germany banned the... more
AirportsOslo airport: traffic decline continues in February
Oslo, Norway - Over 1,2 million passengers
In February 1,261,507 passengers travelled through Oslo Airport. This was 92,403 or 13% fewer than during the same period last year. The decline on domestic routes was 77,135 passengers or 11%, and on... more
AerospaceIss: spacewalk for two "Expedition 18" astronauts
Cape Canaveral, USA - EVA completed to install some experiments and check the Station's conditions
Two "Expedition 18" astronauts, American Mike Fincke and Russian Yuri Lonchakov, completed an EVA (Extra Vehicular Activity) to install some experiments outside the International Space Station (ISS). The... more
HelicoptersGuarguaglini: "Marine One" configuration is not going to change
London, UK - Pansa: "The order has never been into question"
The EH-101 (US-101, then renamed VH-71A Kestrel) is back on the news. The contract, won by a firm led by Lockheed Martin and Finmeccanica, for the supply of the American presidential helicopters, was in... more
Civil aviationAEA welcomes EU proposals on airport slots
Brussels, Belgium - "Practical and beneficial for the consumers, the environment and all airlines"
Temporary suspension of "Use it or lose it" rule practical and beneficial for the consumers, the environment and all airlines, says AEA The Association of European Airlines, which represents the 34... more
AerospaceNASA's Ares I rocket 1st stage igniter successfully tested
Huntsville, USA - The first crewed flight of Orion is planned for 2015
NASA has completed a successful test firing of the igniter that will be used to start the Ares I rocket first stage motor. The March 10 test paves the way for the initial ground test of the Ares I... more
IndustryLufthansa becomes launch customer for Bombardier Aerospace C-Series aircraft
Toronto, Canada - A deal worth about 1.53 billion dollars
Bombardier Aerospace announced that Deutsche Lufthansa AG, the launch customer for the C-eries aircraft program, has signed a firm purchase agreement for 30 C-Series model C-S-100 (formerly C-110) single-aisle... more
CuriositiesItaly: "Aerial" novelties at Vicenza Luxury & Yachts
Vicenza, Italy - Pieces of furniture built with parts from historical planes. Launched Air Partner's Jetcard
It's been held in these days in Vicenza the fair Luxury & Yachts. Within all the stands, some expositors suggested particular novelties concerning the aviation world, like Arteinmotion which presented... more
ReportCote d'Ivoire releases seized Nigerian plane
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire - Solved after long diplomatic negotiations the drawback of an Arik Air charter
Ivoirian authorities finally released the seazed Hawker HS-850 XP aircraft seized of February the 16th for supposed air space violation. Also released the crew members. Days of intense diplomatic negotiations... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: Board approved 2008 draft financial statements
Rome, Italy - It has also called for the shareholders' meeting at half of April
"Today the Board of Directors of Aeroporti di Roma SpA, chaired by Fabrizio Palenzona, approved the draft financial statements of the company Aeroporti di Roma SpA as well as the consolidated accounts... more
SecurityIndonesia grounds Lion Air MD-90s
Jakarta , Indonesia - Decision taken after two accidents in the last few days
After two accidents in two weeks the Indonesian government decided to ground all low-cost Lion Air Douglas MD-90s. The decision has been taken by minister of transports Jusman Syafii Djamal in a moment... more
Fair and shows"Australian International Air Show": Team Aero wins C-130J support contract
Avalon, Australia - Valued at USD 292 million
"With proven capability and experience in Deep Maintenance and Through-Life-Support (TLS) to large military fixed-wing aircraft, 'Team Aero' members Australian Aerospace (Eurocopter's subsidiary), Lockheed... more
SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ airplanes (2009-02-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8724-8726] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-500 airplanes (2009-05-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8845-8851] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
Military aviationUSA: production of military tanker delayed 5 years?
Washington, USA - The administrative offices are deciding on the chance of delaying the purchase of the new Boeing 767
The White House is weighing the opportunity that the Pentagon delays of at least 5 years the purchase of the new Boeing 767 tankers. These, if built, would replace the aging KC-135 dating back to Eisenhower's... more
IndustryBoeing announces enough financing for airplane purchases in 2009
New York, USA - CEO Carson expressed moderate optimism despite the downturn
Despite the market crisis Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO, Scott Carson, declared during the JP Morgan Aviation and Transportation Conference in New York that until 2010 there will be enough financing... more
ReportValle d'Aosta, "Rifiuti Zero" committee against the enlargement of the airport
Aosta, Italy - The environmental association question the work because it would be polluting and not competitive
"There will be big planes that, landing in our small town, besides making a lot of noise, will release a huge quantity of polluting substances that will hazardously concentrate near the soil of the most... more
AirportsBrussels-South Charleroi, the number of passengers increased by 21% in February
Brussels, Belgium - Meanwhile, new routes are expected
Brussels-South Charleroi airport processed this February 34,000 more passengers than in February of last year, with a growth of 21%. The total number of travellers registered in February increased to 228,784,... more
AirportsSan Francisco airport website snags two awards
San Francisco, Usa - It has been recognized as being "Elegantly designed" and "User centric"
San Francisco International Airport’s website, www.flysfo.com, received awards from two different aviation industry websites for being one of the best airport websites in the world. The first award, a... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (8): the Defense Systems sector
Rome, Italy - MBDA, OTO Melara and WASS
Revenues in 2008 were EUR 1,116 million, largely in line with the previous year (EUR 1,130 million). The main contributors to revenues were the following: in weapons systems, production work on the PZH... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (7): the Space sector
Rome, Italy - Telespazio and Thales Alenia Space
Revenues totalled EUR 994 million in 2008 versus EUR 853 million recorded the previous year (+17%). This performance was attributable to increased production in the manufacturing segment and in satellite... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (6): the Aeronautics sector
Rome, Italy - Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi, Alenia Aeronavali, GIE ATR, Alenia North America Inc., Superjet International
Revenues were EUR 2,530 million, up 9.7% versus EUR 2,306 million in 2007. The increase was due to stronger activity in the civil segment, with increased production for ATR and the B-787 and A-380 aerostructures,... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (3): the analysis of orders, order backlog and research&development
Rome, Italy - 17,575 million, 42,937 million and 1,809 million Euros, respectively
New orders at 31 December 2008 totalled EUR 17,575 million, broadly unchanged from the EUR 17,916 million recorded in 2007. Aerospace and Defence accounted for 80% of new orders, with the remaining 20%... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (2): breakdown of key figures
Rome, Italy - Results include the consolidation of DRS Technologies
Please note that the 2008 results include the consolidation of DRS Technologies (DRS) as from 22 October. The contribution of DRS to the main financial figures of the Finmeccanica Group was: Revenues:... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Board of Directors approves results 2008
Rome, Italy - Revenues rise 12%
Finmeccanica once again posts improved results. Revenues grew 12% in 2008 (organic growth: 8%), from EUR 13,429 million in 2007 to EUR 15,037 million. - Adjusted EBITA grew 25% to EUR 1,305 million,... more
IndustryEADS wins the contract for the DETECBIO V1 system lot No.1 “SAMOA”
Paris, France - The European firm appointed for design, production and support
"A key system for the future Defence capability of the Nuclear Radiological Biological and Chemical (NRBC) segment of the French armed forces; A guarantee of protection of the forces against biological... more
AirportsEuropean Union: Tajani proposes the freeze of slots
Brussels, Belgium - To face effects of the global crisis on the air transport
EU Transport Commissioner, Antonio Tajani, to face effects of the global crisis on the air transport, launched a proposal to freeze the slot's allotment on all European territory. The news is reported... more
AirlinesLufthansa: agreement found with cabin crew
Cologne, Germany - Waged raised by 4,2%. Strikes avoided
Lufthansa and UFO, the union representing flight assistants, signed an agreement that grants them a wage increase of 4,2%, starting from January 2009 and valid for 14 months, a one time € 100 payment a... more
ReportEuropean Court: articles prohibited on board airplanes must be published
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Accepted an Austrian passenger's appeal: list of denied objects not published on the Official Gazette
The airport authorities can't forbid passengers to bring objects on board if they're not listed on the Official Gazettel. This is yesterday's, March the 10th, judgment of the Court of Justice of the European... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (5): Defence and Security Electronics sector
Rome, Italy - SELEX Sensors & Airborne Systems Ltd, Galileo Avionica SpA, SELEX Sistemi Integrati, Elsag Datamat, SELEX Communications, SELEX Service Management, Seicos, Vega Group
The acquisition of DRS Technologies was completed on 22 October 2008. DRS was therefore consolidated in the results for this business division as of 22 October 2008, adding EUR 251 million in orders, an... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (4): results by business sector - Helicopters
Rome, Italy - The company AgustaWestland
Revenues were EUR 3,035 million compared with EUR 2,980 million in 2007, despite a significant negative effect due to the conversion into euro of the accounts in foreign currency. Net of this effect, revenues... more
AirlinesEADS: no intentions to resign by Mr Gallois
Dublin, Ireland - 300-400 new orders are forecast in 2009 for Airbus
Despite the deep crisis and its effects, EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) forecasts for 2009 at least 300-400 new orders for Airbus. In 2008 Airbus delivered 483 aircraft, a record... more
AirlinesLufthansa: group result for 2008 63,8% lower than in 2007
Cologne, Germany - The German national air company unveiled last year's operating results
Lufthansa unveiled this morning the operating results for year 2008. The German national air company closed the year with a profit of € 599 million, 63,8% lower than in 2007 when profits reached € 1,6... more
AirlinesAlitalia: go-ahead to the acquisition of cargo activity by ALIS
Rome, Italy - The authorization by Ministry of Economic Development
The old Alitalia's cargo activities will be acquired by ALIS. The decision and authorization to accept the bid comes from Ministry of Economic Development with the acceptation by the surveillance committee.... more
AirlinesDelta cuts 10% on international routes
Atlanta, USA - At risk other jobs
A further cut of 10% to international flights is the decision taken by Delta Air Lines to hold down costs and close 2009 in profit. Richard Anderson, CEO of Delta, forecasts a first quarter at a loss,... more
AirportsItaly, Etna eruptions: a meteorological radar will be a nightly beacon for airplanes
Catania, Italy - Operating by the end of Summer
Etna eruptions and the consequent ash clouds brought the Italian Civil Defense to place a radar on top of Monte Lauro (Eastern Sicily), which first nature is meteorological, but that will be as an experiment... more
AirlinesRyanair to go 100% web check-in from October
Milan, Italy - The operation is divided in three phases
"Ryanair, Europe’s low-fares airline, today announced it will move to 100% web check-in from 1st October 2009. This move will allow all passengers, including those travelling with checked baggage, to c... more
AirlinesAir Transat (2), "Adr welcomes new flights from Rome to Canada"
Rome, Italy - Rome airports satisfied from the operations of the carrier
"We are very please that a carrier like Air Transat announces new weekly flights from Rome to Canada, starting in April: it's an award for our city and for our airport", said Sergio Berlenghi, director... more
Fair and shows"Sat Expo", from March 19 to 21 at the fair of Rome
Rome, Italy - For the second year in a row, returns the appointment with satellite technology
Galileo Navigational System and UAV's (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), Earth Observation and Homeland Security, Space research and Transportation, Integrated Telecommunications, will be the four themes and... more
AccidentsPolice helicopter crashes in Austria
Vienna, Austria - Badly injured the three occupants
It should have been the impact with a roof during a mission to cause the crash of a police helicopter Deutschlandsberg, in the Austrian province of Styria. The authorities have not precised the nature... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines to move its operations to Terminal 2 at Shanghai's Pudong International Airport
Shanghai, China - The new location offers enhanced convenience, amenities, and proximity to American's Oneworld Alliance Partners
American Airlines, a founding member of the Oneworld Alliance, will soon relocate its operations in Shanghai, China, from Pudong International Airport's Terminal 1 to Terminal 2. The move is scheduled... more
Press releaseAA towards winglets to save fuel
Fort Worth, Usa - Within 2010 all 58 B-767/300ER of the airline will be equipped
American Airlines and Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) have this week announced the first revenue flight of a Boeing 767-300ER with APB’s Blended Winglets. American Flight #78 left Dallas/Fort Worth International A... more
AirlinesSlot: easyJet rejects European Commission proposal
Milan, Italy - To protect the legacy carriers
"The European Commission has today agreed to allow inefficient, poorly-run airlines to hoard valuable airport landing slots rather than allowing unused slots to be returned to the many European airlines... more
IndustryS3 log consortium: new contract at international level
Rome, Italy - The three year agreement has a value of EUR 3,5 m
"S3log announced to have signed with the Nato EF-2000 and Tornado Development, Production and Logistics Management Agency a contract for support service in outsourcing of the Parmis (Personnel & Accruals... more
DefenseG8: "San Marco" riflemen arrive in La Maddalena
Olbia-Tempio, Italy - The Italian navy "San Giorgio" ship moored in front of Santo Stefano island
The Italian navy "San Giorgio" ship arrived near La Maddalena, with 150 riflemen of the "San Marco" battalion. The G8 will be held on the island in July 2009 and the carried troops will be assigned to... more
AirlinesAir Transat increases its operation between Italy and Canada
Rome, Italy - New flights from Vancouver to Rome and the opening of Venice are the highlights
Air Transat is about to restart its operations between Canada and Italy starting from April, increasing its offer from five flights per week in Summer 2008 to twelve in 2009. Operations are from Rome-Fiumicino... more