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Fair and shows"Aircraft Interiors Expo 2015". Airbus to offer an Economy Class ‘SFE’ seat option for the first time on the A-320 Family
Hamburg, Germany - In partnership with Recaro
Airbus and Recaro Aircraft Seating plan to offer for the first time a “Supplier-furnished-equipment” (SFE) Economy Class seat option for A-320 Family operators. The proposed new seat, named “3530Swift”, is base... more
AirportsDubai World Central Airport. China Airlines moves its regional cargo hub to DWC
Dubai, UAE - The Taiwanese carrier uses the UAE as an intermediate stopover on its cargo flights between Taiwan and Europe
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, will relocate its regional base to "Al Maktoum International" at Dubai World Central (DWC) with effect from today. The first flight, which arrived at 10am from... more
PeopleSAAB: Ann-Kristin Adolfsson new Chief Strategy Officer
Linkoping, Sweden - She takes up the position on 1 September, 2015
Defence and security company Saab has appointed Ann-Kristin Adolfsson as new Chief Strategy Officer. She takes up the position on 1 September, 2015 and will then also be part of Saabs Group Management. Ann-Kristin... more
HelicoptersIndia’s Heritage Aviation acquires two H-125 helicopters
Marignane, France - The first aircraft will arrive by the end of the month, followed by the second in early May
In an acceptance ceremony held yesterday in Marignane, India’s Heritage Aviation received two H-125 helicopters acquired for charter and utility missions, with a special focus on pilgrimage heli-tours. T... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA introduced Emergency Response Best Practices Handbook
Montreal, Canada - The Association announced the publication of the first edition
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the publication of the first edition of the Emergency Response Best Practices Handbook. This on-line guidance material provides purchasers with... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Finmeccanica-Selex ES to provide search and rescue radar for Australia
Rome, Italy - The Seaspray 5000E AESA will equip Challenger CL-604 special mission jet aircraft
Finmeccanica–Selex ES has been awarded a multi-million Euro contract from Cobham Aviation Services in Australia to supply a number of Seaspray 5000E Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) surveillance r... more
Civil aviationAircraft and economy: Alenia Aermacchi yields the Naples-Capodichino structure
Naples, Italy - It's the birth of an aircraft maintenance hub in the Campania Region
Alenia Aermacchi subsidiary of the industrial Italian Group Finmeccanica sold the Naples-Capodichino structure to Atitech, aircraft maintenance company: started in these days the bureaucratic procedures... more
SecurityAircraft and security: gyrocopter in the Washington airspace, intrusion not detected by the radar (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - Ongoing the investigations by Norad, the American police, the intelligence services and FAA
Ongoing investigations about the unexpected intrusion in the airspace of Washington, by a gyrocopter landed in "Capitol Park", on Wednesday afternoon April 15, 2015. Embarrassed by the "Norad", the... more
AirlinesAircraft and airports. IAG left "AEA": disagreement on the measures against the Persian Gulf carriers
London, United Kingdom - Other European airlines would like to restrict the Arab competitors
IAG, the holding which owns British Airways and Iberia, leaves "AEA": Association European Airlines. The company disagreed on the measures to be taken against the Arab carriers. Air France-KLM and Lufthansa... more
Finance and economyAirbus Group published documentation for 2015 AGM (May 27)
Amsterdam, Holland - Shareholder approval sought for conversion of Airbus Group NV to an European Company
Airbus Group has published the agenda and other related information online for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) being held on 27 May 2015 at 14:00 local time in Amsterdam. Under one proposed resolution,... more
DefenseAircraft and missiles: new test by Pakistan, tensions with India (VIDEO)
Islamabad, Pakistan - Rising tensions after the liberation of the "Mind" behind the Mumbai terrorist attacks in 2008
The Pakistani army sources have reported the launch of a new warhead, as part of a missile test yesterday, April 15, 2015. The "Ghauri" is able to cover a distance of 1300 km and can be equipped with nuclear... more
IndustryFREMM (2). The role of Finmeccanica in the program
Rome, Italy - Through four companies of the Group: Selex ES, OTO Melara, WASS and MBDA
Finmeccanica participates in the FREMM program through its companies Selex ES, OTO Melara, WASS and MBDA. Selex ES is in charge of supplying and integrating the entire Combat Management System, including... more
Civil aviationICAO goes live with new on-line conflict zone information repository
Montreal, Canada - Responding directly to recommendations druing the UN Agency's safety conference in February
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) launched its prototype conflict zone risk information repository, responding directly to Member State recommendations which came out of the UN agency’s H... more
AccidentsAircraft and incidents: Australia, China and Malaysia will extend the researches of the Malaysia Airlines flight
Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia - More than a year after its disappearance, the fate of the B-777/200ER is still a mystery
During a joint conference, China, Malaysia and Australia have announced the continuation and the extension of the research to find the aircraft Malaysia Airlines remains, disappeared on the night of March... more
Military aviation"Frisian Flag 2015": at the exercises also six F-16 aircraft from the Polish aviation (VIDEO)
Leeuwarden , Netherlands - The operation began on 13 April, and also involves other "NATO" military planes
Six F-16 Block 52+ aircraft (a variant of the "Fighting Falcon") from the Polish base of Lask joined yesterday, April 15 2015 at the "NATO" exercises called "Frisian Flag 2015", that started two days ago... more
IndustryFincantieri-Finmeccanica: option exercised for the ninth and tenth FREMM frigate
Rome, Italy - The program for the Italian Navy is now complete in the supply of ten vessels
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali SpA, a joint-venture between Fincantieri (51%) and Finmeccanica (49%), and prime-contractor for Italy within the international Italian-French FREMM -Multi Mission European Frigates-... more
AirlinesJames Hogan: "Etihad Airways delivers significant benefits to Europe", says CEO and President
Abu Dhabi, UAE - He has met the EC Tranport Commissioner Violeta Bulc
The President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, James Hogan, has met the European Commission Transport Commissioner, Violeta Bulc, to highlight the benefits which the airline delivers to European... more
IndustryATR sets up a new warehouse in Brazil and expands its network of maintenance centers
Toulouse, France - The manufacturer signed a partnership with TAP M&E
ATR and Helibras announced the signing of a partnership for setting up an ATR warehouse on the logistic center premises of this Customer Center of Airbus Helicopters in Brazil. With this new partnership,... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Aci Europe: airports call for transparency and participation in aviation negotiations
Brussels, Belgium - For first time in 6 years
Last week, ACI EUROPE wrote to EU transport ministers asking them to confirm to what extent their national airports have access to the content of international aviation agreements they have concluded with... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Selex ES BriteCloud decoy successfully deployed from Saab Gripen aircraft
Rome, Italy - The trials confirm safe and effective release of the EAD and its compatibility with the airplane electronic warfare countermeasures
Finmeccanica-Selex ES and defence and security company Saab have recently demonstrated the successful deployment of the BriteCloud expendable active decoy (EAD) from a Gripen fighter airplane. Three... more
IndustryATR and AZUL sign a new contract for global maintenance for 60 aircraft
Toulouse, France - Mostly -72/600s and /500
ATR and the Brazilian airline AZUL signed a contract to renew the global maintenance of the carrier's ATR fleet, made up of almost 60 aircraft, mostly -72/600s and /500s. This GMA (Global Maintenance Agreement)... more
ConferencesAirplanes and accidents. ERA: airlines need to guard against criminal proceedings ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Rome, Italy - The revised document relaunched on the first day of the conference in Rome today and tomorrow
The criminalisation of air accidents is increasing, particularly within the EU, and is an alarming element of the responsibilities of directors and key post holders in air operating companies. In response... more
SecurityAircraft and missiles: this week the Iranian defense minister will fly to Moscow to discuss about the S-300 (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Meanwhile, the Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called the Russian President Putin
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has phoned the Russian President Vladimir Putin, to express the "Serious concerns" of Israel, concerning the recent announcement by Moscow about selling the anti-aircraft... more
HelicoptersAW-119KX helicopter. Finmeccanica-AW announced plans for total lifecycle fleet management and training solution for US Government and military customers
Cascina Costa, Italy - Along with Bristow Group, Doss Aviation and Rockwell Collins
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland’s North American government business unit, along with Bristow Group, Doss Aviation and Rockwell Collins announced that they are in discussions to form a consortium to develop a... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA launched Standard Safety Assessment program
Montreal, Canada - For airlines not eligible for the IOSA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the IATA Standard Safety Assessment (ISSA) for airlines not eligible for the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). ISSA is a voluntary safety... more
Finance and economyAircraft and economy: "The new Alitalia will attack the market"
Tokyo, Japan - To say it, the CEO Silvano Cassano at the Tokyo summit
In 2017, the Alitalia carrier will be more aggressive towards the market and will focus more on the long distances, while at the European level will continue talks with the German Air Berlin. This sums... more
Military aviationAircraft and war. Yemen: soon an attack by land?
Sanaa, Yemen - Meanwhile, despite the bombings, the American counterterrorism operations continue
While the airstrikes by the the coalition aircraft are in progress, Saudi Arabia is discussing with Egypt the next steps against the Houti, supported by Iran. Three weeks after the start of the military... more
DefenseUnited States: the modern aircraft at risk of cyber-attacks
Washington, USA - To confirm this a report by the "FAO", the Investigation Office of the US Congress
The latest generation aircraft, like the B-787 "Dreamliner", the A-380 and A-350, would be particularly vulnerable to the hacker attacks. These could take control of the devices by-passing the pilots or... more
AccidentsHiroshima Airport (Japan): plane crash, 27 injured (VIDEO)
Hiroshima, Japan - The involved flight belongs to the South Koren Asiana Airlines
An A-320 airplane from the South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines was forced to an emergency landing at 08:00 PM (local time) on the last night, April 14, 2015, at the Japanese airport of Hiroshima. On board... more
Tilt-rotorsFinmeccanica-AW launched interior design competition for the AW-609 tiltrotor aircraft
Cascina Costa, Italy - Second edition of the ‘’Flydeas for the City’’ initiative; winner to be announced in October 2015
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced last Monday the launch of the second edition of its “Flydeas for the City” initiative, within the framework of the ‘Energy for Creativity’ Exhibition-Event that was... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. European air traffic management gets a boost from EU funds
Brussels, Belgium - The project is to be completed by December 2015
The EU's TEN-T Programme will co-finance with nearly €800,000 the first step towards bringing together two different European air traffic management (ATM) systems. Their convergence towards a common t... more
DefenseAircraft and missles: will Russia give weapons to Iran?
Tehran, Iran - Falls the Russian (self-imposed) ban to sale the S-300 missile system to Tehran
Russia will return to sell the anti-aircraft missile system S-300 to Iran: the decree annulling the suspension of the sales to the Tehran authorities, was signed by President Vladimir Putin. Anger and... more
DefenseAircraft and war: increased the security at the borders with Yemen. There are thousands of refugees
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The civilian victims of the bombing would be more than 300
After the deploying of the past days of combat helicopters on the border with Yemen, Saudi Arabia has decided to tighten its security sending tanks, artillery pieces and other troops on its southern side.... more
Finance and economyAircraft and trains: Bombardier at a loss. The railways sector on sale
London, United Kingdom - The financial problems of the Canadian Group can be attributed to the development of the "CSeries" jets
The Canadian company Bombardier is considering the sale of its transport sector, to address the huge losses suffered in the air transport. Estimated value of the sale: USD 5 billion. This was reported... more
DefenseAircraft and security: the Country spending more on the defense are the United States
Stockholm, Sweden - Followed from a short distance by China, Russia and Saudi Arabia
According to the studies by a well-known Swedish institute (the "SIPRI" of Stockholm), the Country that has spent more in the defense sector for the year 2014, was America. However, while the United States... more
HelicoptersFirst H-145 helicopter in Australia Pacific region
Auckland, New Zealand - The aicraft will be touring Australia and New Zealand during May and June 2015
Less than twelve months after its corporate rebranding, Airbus Group Australia Pacific has delivered a multi-mission H-145 helicopter. The delivery of this first aircraft to the Australia Pacific region... more
IndustryFinmeccanica–Selex ES signs contract with Saab for the infrared search and track Skyward-G system for Gripen E aircraft
Rome, Italy - The new systems will equip the Swedish Air Force's Gripen E fleet
Finmeccanica–Selex ES has signed a contract with defence and security company Saab for 60 Skyward-G infra-red search and track (IRST) systems. The systems will be installed on the Gripen E fighter aircraft f... more
AerospaceSICRAL 2: launch delayed, initially scheduled for tomorrow
Rome, Italy - The new date targetd will be announced very soon
During the preparations for the roll-out of the launcher for flight VA222, an anomaly occurred on a fluid connector between the cryogenic upper stage and the launch table. As a result, Arianespace has... more
HelicoptersAircraft and helicopters: the test for laser-guided missiles "APKWS" were positive (VIDEO)
Canberra, Australia - To try it, the departments of the Australian Defence Force
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has successfully conducted the first test with the laser-guided missiles "APKWS" by BAE Systems. The test was carried out on board of the reconnaissance helicopters "Tiger"... more
Military aviationMilitary aircraft: the future negotiations for the Rafale will be managed by the India and France governments
Paris, France - The decision would be the consequence of the stalemate with Dassault Aviation
The future purchase of the Rafale fighter aircraft will not be managed through a tender, but thanks to the direct negotiations between the India and France governments. To declare this to the reporters... more
IndustryBoeing and Panama's Copa Airlines: USD 6.6 billion B-737 MAX airplane agreement
Panama, Panama - Presidents Varela, Obama witness signing of historic order
Panama President Juan Carlos Varela Rodriguez and US President Barack Obama witnessed a historic agreement in which Copa Airlines and Boeing announced an order for 61 737 MAX 8 and MAX 9 airplanes. The... more
PeopleAlitalia: Davide Mandaresu appointed Vice-President Government and Global Accounts
Rome, Italy - He will have the task to lead the marketing actvities and relationships with institutional and global customers of the airline
Davide Mandaresu, 44, is the new Vice-President Government and Global accounts of Alitalia. He will have the assignment to lead the relationships and the business activities and relationships with... more
AerospaceUSA. Two innovative projects with ambitious goals: recycle the vectors engines, and tank-rockets
Colorado Springs, USA - Also "Vulcan" will replace "Atlas V" and "Delta IV"
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) announced that the families of rockets "Delta IV" and "Atlas V" will soon be replaced by the "Vulcan". The announcement was made during a symposium dedicated to the space... more
AerospaceSICRAL 2 satellite ready for launch on April 15
Rome, Italy - Liftoff is scheduled for 04:43pm (local time)
The SICRAL 2 military telecommunications satellite will be launched on April 15. Liftoff is scheduled for 04:43 pm (local time), 21:43 (CET), from the Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, using... more
DefenseAircraft and security: the President of Estonia asks the "NATO" more troops
Tallinn , Estonia - The Ex-Soviet Republic feels threatened by the Russian exercises on its border
The "NATO" must send more troops in Estonia, 150 men are nearly enough. The ex-Soviet Republic feels increasingly threatened by the Russian exercises close to its borders. This is the summary of the interview... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus Group commits to "Make in India" during PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Toulouse
Toulouse, France - Group ready to manufacture military transport aircraft, helicopters and satellites in India
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited the Airbus production facilities in Toulouse last Saturday where he was received by Airbus Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tom Enders as well as other... more
HelicoptersYemen: Saudi Arabia deploys its combat helicopters on the border
Aden, Yemen - Meanwhile, the Pakistani Parliament will not join to the bombing against the Houtis
In addition to the airstrikes by the coalition aircraft that are bombing the Houti positions from more than two weeks, Saudi Arabia has decided to deploy on the border with Yemen its combat helicopters.... more
AerospaceAircraft and space: Japan increased the budget of its own space program
Tokyo, Japan - The stated aim of the funds increase is the defense and the US backed this choice
"QZSS", "SSA" and "Mda" are the identifiers for the Japanese airspace programs that will receive an increase in funding. The stated purpose is to strengthen the data-gathering process for war purpouses... more
Military aviationMilitary aircraft: KT-1T and F-16 in the future of the Turkish aviation
Ankara, Turkey - The delivery of the newest "Hurkus" will happen in 2018
Sources from the Turkish Ministry of Defence have informed that the Ankara authorities to purchase 15 KT-1T by Korean Aerospace Industries, for USD 150 million. Already in 2007 Turkey has signed for 40... more
Finance and economyAirbus Group's Dassault Aviation share sale: over-allotment option exercised
Amsterdam, Holland - Final number of the industry shares sold in Placement rises to 1.73 million shares or 18.75% of share capital
In connection with the sale by Airbus Group of approximately 1.61 million shares in Dassault Aviation through a bookbuilt offering to institutional investors announced on 25 March 2015 (the "Placement"),... more