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AirportsBrussels Airport, the number of passengers grows by 3.6% in 2008
Brussels, Belgium - Over 18.5 million travellers used the Belgian hub
Over 18.5 million passengers used Brussels airport in 2008, with an increase of 3.6% on 2007 when transits were 17.8 million. With this result, the location does better than most other large and medium-sized... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways: a new concert-party between Athens Airways and SkyOne for its take-over
Athens, Greece - Tomorrow there will be the official presentation of the candidates
In arrival a new offer for the take-over of Olympic Airways. After seven unbinding offers proposed to the Greek Government last December, which candidates' name would be officially disclosed tomorrow,... more
IndustryCessna: delivered Citation X to MJets in Thailand
Wichita, Usa - More than 300 airplanes are in service worldwide
"Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, announced yesterday it has delivered a Citation X to Bangkok-based MJets Limited, a leader in business aviation across Southeast Asia. The Citation X joins... more
PeopleAlberto Galassi appointed CEO for Piaggio Aero Industries SpA
Genoa, Italy - The society Shareholders’ Meeting has appointed a new Board of Directors
"The Piaggio Aero Industries Shareholders’ Meeting has appointed a new Board of Directors which represents the three major shareholders: the Ferrari and Di Mase families, Mubadala Development Company –... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: severe Winter weather will affect flights in the Northeast USA through Tuesday
Houston, Usa - Information about the status of specific flights on its website
"Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by severe Winter weather forecast for the northeastern United States through Tuesday. To avoid inconvenience,... more
AirlinesSAS to cut 8,600 jobs
Stockholm, Sweden - Among reductions also 14 airplanes at ground
After losses widened to 560 million dollars in the fourth quarter, particularly due to the difficult situation of the Spanish subsidiary Spanair, Scandinavian airline group SAS announced a massive overhaul... more
Conferences"Airport capabilities and flight safety"
Milan, Italy - On February 16th in Milan with the participation of the highest level experts
The appointment is on February 16th in Milan downtown, when some of the most important Italian and European experts of civil aviation will meet to talk about "Airport capabilities and flight safety". Among... more
OccurrencesIndiGo pilot made an emergency landing due to a suspicious hijacking
New Delhi, India - The Airport Police detained three passengers
An IndiGo plane with 163 passengers onboard, Flight E664, flying from Goa to New Delhi made an emergency landing at the New Delhi airport after some passengers threatened to hijack it. Authorities were... more
Military aviationBoeing successfully completes flights of 2 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft modified in Australia
Seattle, USA - Tests on January 21-28
The Boeing Company has conducted successful functional check flights of two 737/700 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft modified in Australia for Project Wedgetail. During each of the... more
Civil aviationAustralia: MacAir in voluntary administration
Townsville, Australia - The Government refused a AUS$7 million one-off ex-gratia payment
Australian regional carrier, MacAir has been placed into voluntary administration. Operations ended on January 29, and a message on the airline's website says the company is unable to action any requests... more
IndustryProduction resumes on Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Seattle, Usa - With fifth flight-test airplane
"Production of Boeing 787 Dreamliners resumed with the join of the fifth airplane designated for flight test. This airplane, designated ZA005, is the first to be powered with General Electric GEnx engines.... more
AirlinesLivingston: the take-over procedure to Ellemme Group to be concluded in short time
Milan, Italy - The deadline for the exclusive period was January 30th
The deadline to close the exclusive period between Viaggi del ventaglio and Ellemme Group for the take-over of Livingston was January 30th. According to a press release of the Group, led by Bruno Colombo,... more
AirportsMalpensa to renegotiate the rights of flight in about two years
Milan, Italy - The statements by Foreign Minister Franco Frattini
"Malpensa is object of great interest. We are working with Infrastructure Minister Altero Matteoli. Our intention is to start these negotiations with Countries that are really interested", this was the... more
OccurrencesDamage to an engine: an Ethiopian Airlines' airplane comes back
Rome, Italy - The occurrence happened this morning at Rome-Fiumicino's airport
The Provincial leadership of Firemen in Rome unveiled that nine rescue means are intervened this morning at Fiumicino's airport due to an emergency landing made by pilot of a B-757 airplane of Ethiopian... more
AirlinesBritish Airways, the decision on the merger with Iberia to be taken in short time
London, United Kingdom - The speech of the President Martin Broughton
The chairman of British Airways said that the company hoped to decide by the end of March whether to proceed with its planned merger with Spanish peer Iberia. "I would be very concerned if we weren't... more
AirlinesA new B-777/300ER airplane for Qatar Airways' fleet
Rome, Italy - It's the fifth unit for the carrier
"A new B-777/300 airplane has been delivered to Qatar Airways in the last days. It's the fifth carrier's model to fly with the flag airline of Qatar emirate. The new airplane, in the configuration chose... more
Finance and economyRyanair, a loss of 102 million Euros
Dublin, Ireland - Data relating to 3rd Quarter 2008
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fare airlines announced a Q3 loss of 102 million Euros, (compared to a profit of 35 million in last year’s Q.3). Average fares fell by 9% to 34 Euros, while fuel costs ros... more
AirportsBad weather conditions: cancellations in Rome-Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - 18 flights cancelled
Also the airport of Rome-Fiumicino is in the grip of the bad weather conditions: 18 flights have been cancelled, flights to Northern and Central Italy, particularly to Lombardia, Piemonte and Emilia Romagna;... more
Sport aviationWorld Paragliding Championships in Mexico: Italy at the second place, for the moment
Turin, Italy - A crash hit the competitions?
"The World Paragliding Championships are on going in Valle de Bravo, in Mexico, with the presence of about 150 pilots coming from all world. After five days of competition, the Italian team is at the... more
AirlinesCyprus Airways continues the code-sharing with Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Positive results in 2008
Cyprus Airways closed 2008 with positive results. The airline recorded an 11% increase and now is working with the new Alitalia to continue the historical agreement of code-sharing on the routes between... more
IndustryAirbus: joint-venture for a new centre for aircraft composite parts in China
Toulouse, France - It will produce elements and composite parts for the A-350XWB program, and other airplanes of A-320 Family
Airbus and a group of Chinese industrial partners signed a contract to establish a Joint-Venture Manufacturing Centre in Harbin, China to manufacture composite material parts and components for the Airbus... more
AirlinesJean Cyril Spinetta about Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The merger with AirOne "Is a winning strategic move"
Jean Cyril Spinetta, Air France-KLM President, explains during an interview of the Italian newspaper "Il Sole 24 Ore" some key-points that brought the French-Dutch Group to become partner of Alitalia,... more
AirlinesLufthansa Italia takes off from Milan-Malpensa
Milan, Italy - A couple of A-319 left this morning to Barcelona and Paris-"Charles de Gaulle"
Lufthansa Italia began today the operations from Milan-Malpensa, as anticipated by AVIONEWS last week. At 6:15 a.m. the first flight left to Barcelona, followed by another to Paris-"Charles de Gaulle".... more
Science and technology"Valentino": the electrical engine that powers "SkySpark"
Turin, Italy - Constructed by Turin's Sicme Motori
"Sicme Motori is one of the technological partner of 'SkySpark' (www.skyspark.eu), a project-team that is to designing and building a complete ecological aircraft in order to set a world record. All systems... more
AirlinesWind Jet: Summer 2009 in Prague
Rome, Italy - The flights will be operative from March 29, twice per week
"The new flights that will link Prague to Forli, twice per week (on Monday and Friday), will be in service next March 29. The connections will offer coincidences with Catania and Palermo. The carrier... more
AirlinesSpanair acquired by a Catalan Group of investors
Barcelona, Spain - SAS to keep 19.9%
Catalan group Iniciatives Empresarials Aeronautiques said on Friday it had bought 80.1% of struggling SAS unit Spanair, and would fund the purchase by raising 100 million Euros through a share issue. SAS... more
IndustryBoeing delivered 77th B-777 to Singapore Airlines
Everett, Usa - It's 19th 777-300ER airplane
The Boeing Company and Singapore Airlines reached an historic milestone with the delivery of the airline's 77th 777, which also is its 19th 777-300ER. Singapore Airlines began its relationship with... more
Press releaseItalian ANPAV about Meridiana's dispute
Olbia, Italy - Next Wednesday morning a protest by airline's flight assistants at the Sardinia airport
"The Olbia Mayor, Giovannelli, will go in Paris next February 4 to the Aga Khan Prince with a delegation of workers' representation. If Meridiana is in crisis, why it doesn't accept Region's capital... more
AirportsItalian ENAC about the question of "Dal Molin" Airport in Vicenza
Rome, Italy - The protest occurred last Saturday
About the protest carried out last Saturday near the airport of "Dal Molin" in Vicenza, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) appreciated the efforts by the airport director that, in spite of the grounds... more
DefenseGiusto Catania: NO to the NATO AGS surveillance system in Sigonella Air Force Base
Palermo, Italy - "It will be used in the air spying in the Mediterranean area and Middle East Countries
About the installation at Sigonella Air Force Base of the NATO Air Ground Surveillance (AGS) command and control system centre, Giusto Catania, a member of the European Parliament, expressed his negative... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: calendar of company events for 2009
Milan, Italy - Six dates, from March to November
"Autogrill SpA announced its financial disclosures calendar for 2009, indicating when the Company’s accounts will be examined and approved by Board of Directors and Shareholders’ meetings: - March 12,... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: a new gradual worsening from yesterday
Rome, Italy - On most of the Peninsula
"From yesterday a worsening of the weather has been recorded on major part of the Italian Peninsula with rains of strong intensity on Sardinia and then on Southern regions. On the North snowfalls and on... more
AirportsLiguria Region: EUR 1 m to increase flights in Genoa and Albenga
Genoa, Italy - OK by Council to the law
"A law decree has been approved by Liguria Region's Council to support the air traffic in local airports of Genoa and Albenga. The law, unveiled by the Liguria Region's President, Claudio Burlando,... more
CuriositiesThe Monthly's Photo: a flying solitary jellyfish?
Rome, Italy - ... or maybe something else
This is not a sea's creature but it is human work. This is the parachute used by French colonel Michel Fournier in the attempt of free fall flight from 40,000 m and a pressurized space ship. In May... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica (2): the winners of "2008 Innovation Awards"
Edinburgh, United Kingdom - The ceremony in Edinburgh at the presence of President Pier Francesco Guarguaglini
The ceremony to present the "2008 Finmeccanica Innovation Awards" took place at the SELEX GALILEO plant in Edinburgh today. Now in their fifth year, the awards were established to promote awareness of... more
IndustryNATO opens inquiry about anti-narcotrafficking plan's publication in Afghanistan
Washington, Usa - The Secretary General protects SACEUR's work
A decision by NATO Defense Ministers on Alliance Counter-Narcotics strategy was taken in Budapest in October 2008, according to which ISAF can act, in concert with the Afghans, against facilities and facilitators... more
AirportsAirport Council International: global airport traffic weakened by the economics' turmoil
Geneva, Switzerland - The cargo sector loses all along the line
Preliminary traffic results for 2008 by Airports Council International have shown that for the full year, worldwide passenger traffic remained flat, thanks to strong growth in the first quarter which balanced... more
Press releaseItalian ANSV about crash in California
Rome, Italy - Accredited an Italian investigator
"The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) has accredited an its investigator in a technical inquiry led by US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) about the event that has involved a Siai Marchetti... more
IndustryRolls-Royce: contract to support Pegasus engines of UK Harrier fleet
London, UK - For £198 million
Rolls-Royce has been awarded a £198 million contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to support the Pegasus engines which provide the Harrier fleet with its unique Short Take Off and Vertical Landing... more
DefenseBeretta obtains a maxi-order by US Army
Washington, Usa - USD 220 million as worth
The greatest order from the end of WWI, specifies Beretta Usa in a press release, that obtained by US Army: until 450,000 guns model 92FS from 9mm, for a value estimated of around USD 220 million, spare... more
AirlinesBrussels Airlines opens second Sicilian destination
Milan, Italy - From next April 4 the flight Brussel-Palermo takes off
"Starting 4 April, Brussels Airlines sets a course for Palermo (Sicily). Now, with Catania and Palermo, Brussels Airlines offers scheduled services to 2 destinations in Sicily, and 10 in Italy. The... more
HelicoptersCSAR-X: Pentagon was pushing the USAF to favour Boeing
Washington, USA - The new deadline to put in a bid for the contract is April
Aerospace Daily reports that as recently as 2006, the Pentagon was pushing the Air Force to skip open bidding for the 15 billion dollars CSAR-X helicopter contract, preferring a directed buy that would... more
CuriositiesThe Weekly's Photo: giant eggs?
Rome, Italy - An impressive close-up
An impressive close-up for tanks from transfer placed side by side of Alenia Aermacchi MB-339 airplanes of the Italian "Frecce Tricolori" (photo by Mauro Cini). MB-339 is a twin-seat military advanced... more
PeopleAustrian Airlines' CEO finishes its mandate
Vienna, Austria - "In accordance with his contract", carrier said
Alfred Ötsch, 55, Chief Executive Officer of Austrian Airlines AG since 1 May 2006, will be resigning his mandate as of 31 January 2009. Subject to the consent of the Supervisory Board, his duties... more
Civil aviationTurbomeca interrupts the support to Astazou II-C, II-D, II-E, II-F, II-G, II-J and II-K engines
Paris, France - It will continue to support only Eurocopter Alouette SA-3180, SA-318 B and SA-318 C helicopters
ASTAZOU II-C, II-D, II-E, II-F, II-G, II-J and II-K engines are not approved under an EASA engine TC (while are approved by the FAA - Federal Aviation Administration under engine TC-E2IN). However, existing... more
AirportsPisa Airport: established the company Jet Fuel for the management of the fuel depot
Pisa, Italy - Passengers +6.4% in 2008
SAT, "Galileo Galilei"-Pisa Airport Management Company, informed to have established the company Jet Fuel for the management of the centrally fuel depot in the airport. According to some press-sources,... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to join Star Alliance
Atlanta, USA - Starting from October 24th, 2009
Continental Airlines will exit the SkyTeam alliance on October 24th, 2009, and join the rival Star Alliance. The announcement was made by CEO Larry Kellner. Houston-based Continental announced last... more
HelicoptersRobinson helicopter company breaks production record again
Torrance, Usa - In 2008 the company produced 893 civil aircraft
Robinson Helicopter Company continues to be the world’s leading manufacturer of civilian helicopters. Robinson again breaks its own record producing 893 civil machines in 2008 surpassing its prior record o... more
Civil aviationMeridiana: today pilots strike for 24 hours
Rome, Italy - A protest against the mobility for 145 employees
Meridiana pilots member of ANPAC announced today a 24 hour strike by the Union explaining in a release that "The agitation concerns the mobility for 145 employees of the Group", and on the nightmare of... more
Civil aviationEASA favours the accessibility to own directives
Cologne, Germany - The Agency today published on its website
"The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today published on its website proposed implementing rules for air operations of community operators, including the corresponding acceptable means of compliance... more