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AirlinesAlitalia: "A realistic, hard and complex plan"
Rome, Italy - The statements of the AZ heads during the first convention in Fiumicino
"A realistic, hard and complex plan", Alitalia CEO, Rocco Sabelli, said during the first convention of the new Alitalia in Fiumicino. Mr Sabelli remarked that the management is "Free from pressures... more
Press releaseItalian SDL union: 24 hour strike in Alitalia/Cai next Wednesday March 4th
Rome, Italy - It's necessary a drastic change
"The strike that next Wednesday will interest all staff (pilots, flight assistants and ground personnel) of the new and old Alitalia (CAI, Compagnia aerea italiana), represents the only answer that today... more
DefenseAfter the space India aims to conquer the seas with an aircraft carrier
New Delhi, India - The building works officially started on Saturday
India is taking giant steps towards its technological and industrial development and after conquering the space, with the launch of its first satellite, moved it's aims to the seas with the construction... more
Fair and showsWomen in aviation concluded its conference
Atlanta, Usa - "Industry operates in cycles. And this will pass"
The 20th Annual International Women in Aviation (WAI) Conference, concluded on Saturday in Atlanta, Georgia. The Conference’s underlying thrust was unquestionably jobs and the economy. Despite furloughs, f... more
AerospaceDawn moves away from Mars
Rome, Italy - Nasa drill continues its journey towards Vesta and Ceres
Made the fly-by the wn drill is now moving away from Mars carrying on its spiral journey driving it to Vesta asteroid in October 2011 and to Ceres in July 2015. Passing close to the red Planet allowed... more
Military aviationF-35 Jsf: LM summarizes for 2009
Denver, Usa - Already delivered eight of 19 planes for Sdd phase
In the last days, Dan Crowley, general director of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, summarized the situation for this year. It will see the full start of the flight trials nearby the American experimental... more
IndustryLockheed Martin successfully validates ATACMS Missile Long-Term Reliability
Dallas, Usa - The test used a variant to destroy a target approximately 175 kilometers away
"Lockheed Martin successfully fired a U.S. Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missile in a recent stockpile verification test at Fort Bliss, TX. The missile was fired from a High Mobility Artillery... more
PeopleICAO, Raymond Benjamin is the new secretary general
Montreal, Canada - He will lead the organization for a three-year term
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has appointed Raymond Benjamin of France as the new secretary general of the organization for a three-year term, beginning 1 August 2009.... more
AirlinesAEA (2), "Airlines are paying the cost of inefficiencies which should have been addressed long ago"
Brussels, Belgium - Ulrich Schulte-Strathaus worried for the forecasts of the aviation industry
Concerning the measures that airlines should take to pass the crisis, Ulrich Schulte-Strathaus made some proposals. "Regulatory action by the EU was in place, he said, to remedy this situation in the... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: C-27J airplane delivered today to the Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - At the Caselle-sud's facility
"Alenia Aeronautica, Finmeccanica industry, has delivered today the 11th and before last unit of the tactical transport airplane, C-27J, to the Italian Air Force, at the Caselle-sud's facility. It... more
IndustryRAAF Super Hornets get $35 million upgrade
Washington, Usa - The RAAF's ageing F-111 bombers will retire soon after 2010
The Federal Government will spend $35 million rewiring its soon-to-be-delivered Super Hornets so that in the future they can be upgraded to include electronic warfare capabilities, Defence Minister Joel... more
AirlinesAEA unveils its roadmap for navigating the crisis
Brussels, Belgio - Airlines say no to state aid, but seek relief on infrastructure costs
The secretary general of the Association of European Airlines (AEA), Ulrich Schulte-Strathaus, announced details of the AEA’s blueprint for navigating the economic and financial turmoil, which is increasingly a... more
AerospaceOasISS preflight crew press conference: among them the first European Commander
Rome, Italy - Europe today operative partner on ISS
ESA astronaut Frank De Winne is scheduled to spend six months on the International Space Station starting from May. In October 2009, he is set to become the first European ISS Commander. His mission, called... more
AccidentsThe "Black boxes" of the airplane crashed last Wednesday in Amsterdam already in Paris
Paris, France - Now the data will be analyzed
Besides the wind-shear as possible cause of the disaster happened last Wednesday in Amsterdam-Schipol, when a B-737 airplane of Turkish Airlines crashed near the airport and a motorway, there is also the... more
AerospaceFinal European crewmembers announced for human Mars mission simulation
Paris, France - ESA has chosen German Olivier Knickel and French Cyrille Fournier
ESA has announced the European prime and backup crewmembers for the 105-day Mars500 study. From 31 March 2009, two Europeans are set to join four Russian crewmembers on a simulated human mission to Mars.... more
AirportsIbiza airport awarded for the management
Ibiza, Spain - The reward given on the basis of the European Foundation for Quality Management
Ibiza airport won the Baleares award for the management excellence, given by the enterpreneurial innovation institute, following the models stated by Efqm, the European Foundation for the Quality of Management. The... more
AccidentsThe official statements by Turkish Airlines and the denial by Unions
Istanbul, Turkey - "The maintenance work of our aircraft has been carried out according to appropriate procedures"
"It has become an absolute necessity to make the statement given below over the news coverage regarding the plane crash of Istanbul- Amsterdam Flight Number TK-1951. The Boeing 737/800 aircraft involved... more
AirlinesLow-cost flights for the Italian members of Parliament. The proposal by Marco Reguzzoni
Rome, Italy - Thanks by easyJet Regional General Manager for South Europe
Marco Reguzzoni, deputy president of Lega Nord party at the Italian Chamber, requested to the President of the Chamber, Gianfranco Fini, to intervene in short time so that it was possible to book easyJet... more
Military aviationChad, the humanitarian activity of the Italian contingent
Abechè, Chad - The material is transported by a AMI C-130 airplane
The Italian contingent continues its humanitarian mission in protection of the local population. This mission joins the UN Resolution 1778 on September 25th, 2007, according to which the UN Security Council... more
Press releaseIFALPA supports ANSV calls for changes to Italian law regulations
Chertsey, UK - About technical investigations carried out following to the air accidents
"The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) supports the Agenzia Nazionale per Sicurezza del Volo (ANSV) in its calls for a change in Italian law which will give technical i... more
AirlinesAlitalia traffic -40% after the advent of the high speed train
Rome, Italy - Moretti: "Trains are full and airplanes are empty"
"We have delivered over 40% of traffic from Alitalia with the high speed train on the Milan-Route trains", Ferrovie dello Stato CEO, Mauro Moretti, said. "The trains are full and airplanes are empty". "We... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company CF6-80C2 and CF6-80E1 series turbofan engines (2009-05-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fuel leaks that could result in an under- cowl fire and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8161-8166] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AccidentsBrief description of Turkish Airlines’ (THY’s) operation safety condition
Istanbul, Turkey - It is determined to operate with the highest operational standards
As it is already mentioned in ICAO Safety Management Manual, risk inherently exists in aviation. The main principle of safety is reduction in and minimization of the probability of an accident. Turkish... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 series airplanes (2008-24-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent extended dry-running of the fuel pump, which could lead to localized overheating of parts inside the fuel pump, and which could produce an ignition source inside the fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8155-8159] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company CF6-80A, CF6- 80C2, and CF6-80E1 series turbofan engines (2009-04-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent critical life-limited rotating engine part failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7995-7998] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney Canada PW-206A, PW-206B, PW-206B2, PW-206C, PW-206E, PW-207C, PW-207D, and PW-207E turboshaft engines (2009-03-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7794-7796] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirportsDallas-Fort Worth hosts strategic airlines-airports network conference
Dallas, Usa - On March 2 at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Hosts Strategic Airline/Airport Network 2009 Conference, in order to bring airports and airlines together to forge new business agreements in the Americas. During... more
AirlinesIberia, profits in drop pf 90%
Madrid, Spain - Conte: "It is the 13th consecutive year of positive results"
Iberia today reported its 2008 results. Fernando Conte, Iberia President, showed that the Spanish airline earned a profit of 32 million Euros in the year, one of the most difficult in recent memory, making... more
Airlines"A consortium of Italian airlines", the proposal by Blue Panorama President, Franco Pecci
Rome, Italy - To face the advance by foreign carriers
Franco Pecci, Blue Panorama President, suggests a consortium of national airlines to face the advance by foreign carriers. He proposed a great alliance "For the long-range flights involving also the new... more
Civil aviationHabib Fekih : "Airbus expects more government aids"
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The statement by the Airbus's Middle East President
Airbus's Middle East President Habib Fekih said France's move to provide USD 6.3 billion in aid for plane purchases was not enough and he expected support from other European countries to follow. The... more
IndustryAVIC joins its subsidiaris and becomes a unique great industial aeronautical subject of China
Beijing, China - Merger with Aircraft Design Research Institute, Xi'An Anel and other small companies
Important news come from China. AVIC, the China's greatest aeronautical industry, is become the first pole of the sector joined its subsidiary Aircraft Design Research Institute, Xi’an Anel and other s... more
AirlinesKorean Air adds two A-380 to fleet order
Seoul, South Korea - Upping A-380 order to ten
Korean Air announced its decision to purchase two more A-380 aircraft. This ups the airline’s A-380 order to ten aircrafts. The airline will receive the two additional A-380s in May and June of 2014, r... more
Civil aviationENAC: personnel will be on strike on April 20
Rome, Italy - A list of air navigation's strikes in Italy
The personnel of ENAC (Civil Aviation Italian Authority) will be on strike next April 20, from 8 to 12 in the morning, asking for a re-negotiation of the labour contract, complaining for a lack of relationships... more
Military aviationCzech Republic sees towards EADS-Casa to replace its military transport airplanes
Prague, Czech Republic - Martin Bartak, Defence Minister, declared it
Czech Republic's Defense Minister, Martin Bartak, declared today that the Ministry is evaluating the hypothesis to purchase four turboprop airplanes of tactical transport, C-295M of EADS-CASA. The new... more
AerospaceItalian Space Agency. "IAC 2009": last days for the abstract
Rome, Italy - Next March 2 is the last day for the proposals. The edition of this year, in South Korea, about sustainable development
Next March 2nd is the last day to present abstract for the "IAC 2009", 60th edition of the "International Astronautical Congress" that will take place in the Korean city of Daejeon next October from 12... more
AirlinesV Australia’s first flight tomorrow
Sydney, Australia - The first route will be Sydney-Los Angeles
Sydney Airport has congratulated V Australia as it makes its launch flight tomorrow. V Australia will be flying a daily service from Sydney to Los Angeles in a brand new 360 seat Boeing 777/300ER.... more
IndustryBombardier unveils name of unidentified customer for six CRJ-700 NextGen
Toronto, Canada - A firm order, plus 10 options
Bombardier Aerospace confirmed that a firm order for six CRJ-700 NextGen regional jets plus 10 options, which was previously announced on March 20, 2008, was placed by GoJet Airlines of St. Louis, Missouri.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and - 145EP airplanes (2009-01-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7801-7804] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. model PC-12/47E airplanes (2009-04-14)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7810-7812] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION) Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Military aviationTurkey to take delivery 30 Lockheed Martin F-16s
Ankara, Turkey - The modified contract has a value of 797 million dollars
The Air Force said Tuesday that it has modified a 797 million dollar contract with Lockheed Martin Corp. that covers the purchase of fighter jets by the Government of Turkey. Under the change, Lockheed... more
AirlinesAlitalia: due for the tender of the fleet's take-over
Rome, Italy - Maybe an interest by Livingston and Mistral Air
The tender for the take-over of the Alitalia airplanes not bought out by CAI was published in December 2008. The deadline to present Expressions of Interest was January 29th, then other 20 days for the... more
Civil aviationIATA (2): Middle East is the only region with air traffic growth
Geneva, Switzerland - In January, +3.1% compared with the same month of 2008
Concerning the figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), showing demand slump in January, there are some differences between regions. Regarding passengers, Asian carriers... more
IndustrySecond Lockheed Martin F-35B STOVL airplane flies
Fort Worth, Usa - The aircraft is known as BF-2
Lockheed Martin’s second short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) F-35B Lightning II accomplished its first flight on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The aircraft, known as BF-2, joins a conventional takeoff and landing (... more
AirlinesQatar Airways reduces fuel surcharge
Rome, Italy - The reduction follows that implemented by the airline in December
Qatar Airways announced a reduction in the fuel surcharge on flights in its international network offering passengers great savings. Passengers purchasing tickets to and from destinations served by the... more
AirportsBritish Airport Authority reported a loss of GBP 1,195 bn
London, United Kingdom - Relating to the exercise 2008
British Airport Authority (BAA) closed 2008 with a loss of 1,195 billion pounds. BAA, a Ferrovial Group subsidiary, forecasts positive results for 2009, and at the same time confirms the take-over of... more
Finance and economyVueling-Clickair: the first step to the merger
Barcelona, Spain - The cross-selling between Websites of the two airlines
With the activation of the cross-selling system between Websites of Vueling and Clickair, the two airlines give the go-ahead to the first step to the merger, Vueling financial manager, Mr Antonio Grau,... more
IndustryCessna 400 Corvalis TT gains EASA Type Certification
Wichita, Usa - The model is a single-engine piston aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Company announced it has gained full type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the 400 Corvalis TT high performance, single-engine piston aircraft. The 400... more
AirlinesEmirates announces 2009 expansion plan
Milan, Italy - The airline based in Dubai to increase capacity by 14 per cent
"Emirates Airline unveiled plans to grow the number of flights across its network by 14 per cent in 2009. This year, the Dubai based carrier will add 18 new passenger aircraft to its fleet, increasing... more
AirlinesCzech Airlines in the sight of Air France-KLM
Paris, France - The Group is examining the dossier on the airline's privatization
Air France-KLM confirmed Wednesday it is studying the planned privatization of Czech Airlines, but said it hasn't decided whether to make a bid. They are studying the dossier and have not taken a position... more
AerospaceTelespazio to take part in the "Munich Satellite Navigation Summit 2009"
Rome, Italy - From March 3rd to 5th
From March 3rd to 5th 2009, Telespazio (Finmeccanica/Thales) will be taking part in the "Munich Satellite Navigation Summit" as a diamond sponsor. The conference, which will be attended by representatives... more