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Finance and economyFinmeccanica: the investor expectations were not met
Rome, Italy - After the 2014 budget presentation the analysts are wondering when the Group will provide gains again
Finmeccanica disappointed the markets on the Stock Exchange yesterday on March 18, 2015. The Group lost 2.8%, after the 2.6% from two days ago. The fall on the stock is due to the disappointment from the... more
IndustryBoeing eco-Demonstrator 757 flight tests focus on aerodynamic efficiency
Seattle, Usa - Collaboration with TUI Group, NASA to reduce fuel use, carbon emissions
Boeing has begun several months of flights with its ecoDemonstrator 757 airplane to evaluate new technologies to improve commercial aviation's efficiency, reduce noise and carbon emissions. The industry... more
AirportsYemen: closed the Aden city airport
Sana'a, Yemen - Six dead in the clashes between opposing armed factions. All the flights are suspended
Today, March 19, 2015 the airport in Aden (city in the southern Yemen) was closed because of the violent firefights from the last night concentrated within the structure; all flights are now suspended... more
Civil aviationLibya: bombarded the Tripoli-Mitiga airport
Tripoli, Libya - It's the only airport still active in the Country at war
According to sources from the pan-Arab TV "Al Jazeera" in these hours Libyan aviation aircraft hit the only operational airport the Libyan capital, Tripoli. "Military aircraft of Khalifa Haftar bombard... more
AirlinesAircraft. easyJet about the strike in Italy tomorrow
Milan, Italy - The airline predicts an impact on its schedule in particular at Malpensa, Fiumicino and Naples airports
"easyJet has been informed about the local and national strikes of the transports sector and by the flight assistants in Italy for tomorrow, on Friday March 20, from 10am to 6pm. The airline predicts... more
AirlinesAircraft and debts: the Japanese Skymark must repay EUR 650 million
Tokyo, Japan - The compensation was requested by the European Group Airbus
After seeking legal protection from the creditors (thanks to the incorporation of the standards on Corporate Reorganisation law), the Japanese carrier Skymark Airlines (SA) launched a bankruptcy proceeding... more
AirportsBeijing: the new airport between wealth and pollution
Beijing, China - The opening of it is planned for 2018
China has begun the construction of a new airport in Daxing, a suburb in the south of the capital Beijing: the inauguration of the facility is scheduled for 2018. The new airport will have seven tracks... more
AerospaceIt happened today. 19 March 1965: the Russian Alexey Leonov made the first spacewalk
Lausanne, Switzerland - Exactly 50 years ago, outside of the Voskhod 2 spaceship
Today is a special day in the history of space exploration. It is the day, 50 years ago, that Russian cosmonaut Alexey Leonov became the first person to walk in space. On 19 March 1965, Leonov exited... more
CuriositiesAirbus and Toulouse airport welcome a Brussels Airlines A-320 airplane with "Tintin" livery
Toulouse, France - The airplane is named "Rackham" after one of its most popular adventures
An A-320 airplane of Brussels Airlines with a special livery inspired by the Tintin comic book “Red Rackham’s treasure” has landed last Monday at Toulouse-Blagnac airport. The livery was unveiled at th... more
IndustryAir Madagascar brings the ATR-72/600 aircraft into its fleet
Toulouse, France - The airline places an order for three ATR-72/600 airplanes and introduces two more on lease
Today ATR and Air Madagascar, Madagascar's national airline, announced the signing of a contract for the purchase of three ATR-72/600 airplanes for a total of approximately 77 million dollars. The first... more
Fair and shows"LIMA 2015" (2). Airbus Helicopters Malaysia and BHIC seal jv agreement for regional aircraft simulation center
Langkawi, Malaysia - Bernard Josseaux has been appointed to head the Malaysian simulation jv and will be the GM of the simulation center
Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad (BHIC) signed an agreement today to acquire a 30 percent share in the Airbus Helicopters Simulation Center in Malaysia. This joint-venture agreement was... more
AccidentsAirAsia plane: on Sunday, Indonesia will suspend the researches
Jakarta, Indonesia - The remains of 56 victims are still missing
An A-320 plane of the Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia disappeared on December 28, 2014 while flying over the ocean between the Borneo and Sumatra. On board of the flight there were 162 persons. After... more
IndustryAirbus: Vueling takes delivery of its first enhanced comfort A-320 cabin featuring the "Space-Flex" concept
Toulouse, France - It is the first customer benefitting from the new exit limits
Spanish carrier Vueling, the low-cost platform for International Airlines Group (IAG), has taken delivery of the first A-320 incorporating the new Vueling cabin configuration. Thanks to an efficient use... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. Philippines Air Force takes delivery of its first C-295
Seville, Spain - The aircraft will play a key role
The Philippines Air Force has taken delivery of the first of three C-295 medium transport aircraft ordered from Airbus Defence and Space. The airplane was formally handed over in Seville, Spain where... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The calendar of the strikes in Italy fixed for next Friday
Rome, Italy - There are seven protests in the same day of March 20
The Italian Transports Ministry announced the calendar of the strikes in the air transport. The protests are all fixed for next Friday, March 20: - 20/03/2015, UNICA, Aircraft, staff by ENAV and... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: the BoD approves the 2014 financial statements ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Rome, Italy - 2014 results considerably above expectations and 2013
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, convened under the chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, examined and unanimously approved the draft of Group consolidated and Finmeccanica SpA financial statements... more
Civil aviationUSA: incentives and marketing against the excessive power of the biggest airports
Tucson, USA - These the "Gimmicks" of the smaller airports to win the competition
In America to face the problems related to the economic crisis of the recent years are not only the carriers, but also the smaller airports. The reasons are many: in a market of medium size and with... more
Latest newsTunisia (2): blitz inside the "Bardo" museum next to the Parliament
Tunis, Tunisia - Ongoing the intervention of the special Tunisian forces
Just these minutes the anti-terrorism special forces broke into the "Bardo" museum of Tunis, to free the tourists held hostage by three armed men. Disguised as soldiers, terrorists had tried to storm... more
Fair and shows"Lima 2015". Aerial Power Lines orders two H-135 aircraft from Airbus Helicopters
Langkawi, Malaysia - They will be the first ones in Malaysia fully outfitted for emergency medical missions
Airbus Helicopters today signed a contract with Aerial Power Lines Sdn Bhd (APL) for the purchase of two H-135 (EC-135) rotorcraft to be utilized on Emergency medical service (EMS) duties, and placed options... more
Latest newsTunisia (4): the victims were seven foreigners and a Tunisian
Tunis, Tunisia - Two Italians injured
Sources by "Adnkronos" reported that more than 200 visitors were in the museum at the time of the attack, including three employees of the City of Turin. Of the killed foreigners four would be of Polish... more
Latest newsTunisia (3): Stopped two of the three terrorists
Tunis, Tunisi - The victims would have risen to 10, according to the sources of online newspaper
Ongoing the blitz by the army: many people have been freed from the museum "Bardo" and managed to escape outside. In addition to Italian tourists, there would be English and French people. Stopped... more
UAS-DronesDrone-aircraft: American UAV shot down in the north-west of Syria
Washington , USA - The crashed model is a MQ-1 "Predator"
A Syrian press agency announced that an UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) from the US Army was shot down on March 17, 2015. The news was confirmed late in the evening of the last night from a US Air Force... more
Latest newsTunisia (5): the blitz ended
Tunisi, Tunisia - A Tunisian local radio speaks of 18 dead
The blitz by the Tunisian special forces to free the hostages in the "Bardo" museum in Tunis ended. The victims according to the Tunisian interior ministry are 4 Polish tourists, two British, one Tunisian... more
AirlinesJames Hogan-Etihad: "Open Skies is a model of success"
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The airline's CEO warned: the action by US carriers against those of the Gulf risks to compromise the competitive choice for travellers
"Open Skies" has been "A model of success, generating enormous benefits for travellers and for airlines in the US, the UAE and around the world", said James Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer... more
AirlinesAircraft. Lufthansa Group: its airlines offer 321 destinations in 103 countries on four continents
Milan, Italy - The carriers’ offer will be added above all with popular tourist and leisure-orientated destinations
The airlines in the Lufthansa Group Airlines –Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Germanwings, Lufthansa and Swiss– will become even more attractive to holidaymakers and leisure travelers this upcoming sum... more
Latest newsTunisia: terrorist attack at the museum next to the Parliament
Tunis, Tunisia - The first information speak about eight dead and at least three Italian tourists taken hostage
Almost an hour ago, three armed men tried to storm in the Tunisian Parliament; they would be terrorists disguised as soldiers. In these minutes the men took refuge in the adjacent "Bardo" museum. The... more
AerospaceAvio’s Vega space rocket will launch a block of Skybox Imaging satellites
Rome, Italy - It will take off next year
The Vega space rocket will launch a block of high resolution imaging satellites for Skybox Imaging from the Guyana Space Center in 2016. The contract was signed by Arianespace. It is the European launcher... more
Helicopters"Lima 2015". Military helicopters: showed the MD-530G
Langkawi , Malesia - The event is held in Malaysia at Langkawi, on March 17 to 21
"There are many opportunities for our military helicopters in this country" said today the commercial chief of MD Helicopters, Craig Kitchen, during the presentation of the MD-530G and MD-540A at the "Lima... more
Civil aviationThe Singapore Airline carriers next to purchase the Korean low-cost Jeju Air
Singapore, Singapore - With this move, the SIngapore airline would strengthen its position in the South Asia
Talks between the carriers Singapore Airlines (SA) and Jeju Air for a possible acquisition of the latter are going on since the last months of 2014, but the terms of purchase for the shares of the Korean... more
Civil aviationJeff Johnson (Boeing) spoke about the renegotiation of the "Open Skies"
Washington, United States - "The United States are for the free market", warns the president of the Middle East section of the American company
The request to the US government to renegotiate the "Open Skies" agreement (the rules about the international air transport market and the free competition in this area) was made by the big American carriers... more
AirlinesAir India: the strategies of the government for the "Restart" of its flag carrier
New Delhi, India - Meanwhile, on the last week, no aspiring pilot came to the talks for working in the airline
Suspending the routes too costly in terms of money and fuel, preparing flight plans based on the requests of the season, offering discounts to those who travel for work: these are just some of the strategies... more
Fair and shows"LIMA 2015" (2). Finmeccanica-AW delivers two more corporate AW-139 helicopters to Malaysian clients
Langkawi, Malaysia - The industry signs contract with Basamas Indonesia for an aircraft for SAR operations
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced today it has recently delivered two new AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopters to Malaysian clients recently to perform corporate and VIP transportation. These l... more
IndustryHelicopters. Finmeccanica-AW opens regional supply centre in Aberdeen
Cascina Costa, Italy - Supporting growing off-shore and SAR helicopter fleets in Northern Europe
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced the official opening of its new Regional Supply Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland on March 13th. The opening ceremony was held in the presence of local dignitaries and... more
Civil aviationAircraft and protests. Lufthansa: pilots' VC union announces strike for tomorrow
Frankfurt, Germany - For short and medium haul operations
The pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) has announced strike action on 18 March 2015, affecting short and medium haul flights operated by Lufthansa. All Lufthansa long haul operations are scheduled... more
Civil aviationFAA forecast sees continued, steady growth in air travel
Washington, USA - Agency and Industry priorities in place to meet demand
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday released an annual aviation forecast that shows the nation’s aviation system will continue to grow over the next two decades with greater numbers of p... more
Fair and showsMB-339 airplanes. Italian AMI: the program 2015 of "Frecce Tricolori" published. On May 1st overfly at the "Expo 2015" in Milan
Rome, Italy - There are 25 dates from North to South of Italy and abroad; two overflies already took place, one today
The season 2015 by the PAN (Italian Acrobatic Team) began and it will see the ten MB-339 airplanes of the "Frecce Tricolori" committed in 25 dates from North to South of Italy and abroad to promote "Sistema... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and photo. PM of Malaysia witnesses official handover of first A-400M to RMAF
Langkawi, Malaysia - The aircraft on static display at the "LIMA 2015" before returning in Kuala Lumpur
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) today officially received its first of four A-400M military transport aircraft, ordered from Airbus Defense and Space. Chief of RMAF, General Dato' Sri Roslan Saad... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. Finmeccanica takes part in "LIMA 2015" (March-17-21, in Malaysia)
Langkawi, Malaysia - Through its companies AgustaWestland and Alenia Aermacchi
Finmeccanica takes part in "LIMA 2015", which is held from 17 to 21 March in Langkawi, Malaysia, a dedicated maritime and aerospace event for defence, civil and commercial application and one of the most... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week in March
Rome, Italy - The events are seven, the most important of them is "LIMA 2015"
Airplanes and helicopters 17-21 Mar "LIMA '15 - Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition", MIEC, Langkawi Int'l Airport, Langkawi, Malaysia Aircraft 19-21 Mar "AeroExpo 2015" Lic. "Adolfo... more
UAS-DronesArgentina will use the drone-aircraft for patrolling and defense operations
Buenos Aires , Argentina - The new contract is connected to the "Sara" project
For its defense and for patrol missions along the coast even Argentina will focus on UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). The announcement of the construction of drones for these tasks has been given by the... more
ConferencesAircraft and events. IATA: "Ops Conference" to address emerging safety and operational issue
Geneva, Switzerland - The sixth annual edition will take place in April (13-15) in Los Angeles
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will host the sixth annual "Ops Conference" ("Ops Conference 2015"), 13-15 April in Los Angeles, California. More than 300 high-level delegates from airlines,... more
PeopleNBAA welcomed Christopher Hart as NTSB Chair
Washington, USA - He is the 13th chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) congratulated Christopher Hart on his confirmation by the US Senate as the 13th chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). His impressive... more
Civil aviationAircraft and finance: Air Zimbabwe is looking for investors
Harare, Zimbabwe - The debts of the African State flag carrier amount to USD 298 million
Like the other carriers managed usually by the State, Air Zimbabwe (AZ) has suffered huge economic losses due to poor management, the high costs, and an old equipment. The debts amount to USD 298 million,... more
SecurityAircraft. EASA and Vision 2020: the Agency presents its vision for the future of the Aviation Regulatory System ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Cologne, Germany - Named "EASA Opinion". Next step: it will be sent to the European Commission
The European Aviation Safety Agency published today its proposals for the future of the aviation regulatory system. These proposals, presented as an ‘EASA Opinion’, are the outcome of consultation wit... more
AirportsThe carrier Air Vanuatu and the other airlines start again their operations after the "Pam" destruction (VIDEO)
Port Vila, Vanuatu - The cyclone devastated the "Paradise on Earth"
The passage of the tropical cyclone "Pam" caused extensive damage in the whole archipelago of Vanuatu, in the Pacific Ocean. Most of the population remained no shelter, not to mention the destruction of... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters selected for the partnership development of South Korea’s LCH and LAH
Seoul, South Korea - Two 5-ton class aircraft; the versions will enter service in 2020 and 2022, respectively
Airbus Helicopters will join with Korea Aerospace Industries in developing two 5-ton class rotorcraft that meet South Korea’s requirements for its next-generation Light Civil Helicopter (LCH) and Light A... more
Civil aviationAircraft and economics: the meeting between the leaders of Air France-KLM and the unions was cancelled
Paris, France - The social partners would have to discuss the new business plan
The 2014 was a disastrous year for the carrier Air France because the strikes and the financial issues. Then, to counter the huge economic losses, the airline decided to adopt a new industrial plan focused... more
Civil aviationA Russian fighter was spotted at 12 miles from the Turkish airspace
Ankara, Turkey - The Il-20 was intercepted by the F-16 sent from the Ankara government
Today, March 16, 2015 the Turkish military sources have confirmed that a Russian fighter approached the national airspace for around 12 miles. The IL-20 airplane was immediately intercepted by the Turkish... more
Science and technologyAirbus selects the 100 teams for Round Two of the "Fly Your ideas" global student challenge
Toulouse, France - The initiative is organised in partnership with UNESCO
After a thorough evaluation process by over 50 Airbus experts and innovators judging more than 500 ideas, the industry has selected the 100 teams that have made it into Round Two of the fourth edition... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecast. Bad weather in Italy: alert for thunderstoms on the South
Rome, Italy - An orange criticality on the Ionic and meridional Tyrrhenian of Calabria and on the eastern of Sicily
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued an additional bulletin for adverse weather condtions. It integrates and extends that one already diffused. The... more