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AirportsFAA awards environmental grant to six airports
Washington, Usa - For USD 10.2 million
US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx recently awarded $10.2 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants to six airports around the country to reduce emissions and improve air quality through... more
IndustryMatteo Renzi and Mauro Moretti attended 150th anniversary celebrations of Officine Galileo, today Finmeccanica-Selex ES
Florence, Italy - At Campi Bisenzio, the MD and CEO welcomed the Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Pinotti; present were the Chiefs of Staff of the Army and Navy and local authorities
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica, Mauro Moretti, welcomed the Italian President, Matteo Renzi, and the Minister of Defence, Roberta Pinotti, yesterday afternoon to celebrations... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: thunderstorm alert on Sardinia, Sicily and Calabria
Rome, Italy - An orange criticality on Sicily
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. The notice indicates rains also with downpour or storm aspect on... more
AerospaceChinese unmanned spaceship flying to the Moon
Beijing, China - The spacecraft will test Earth re-entry systems
The Chinese space program has made another step forward today, Friday 24 October. This morning an unmanned spaceship has been launched from the Xichang launch centre, separated from its carrier and began... more
ReportVnukovo airplane accident: court decrees precautionary measures for three airport employees
Moscow, Russia - Provisions hit control tower operators and runway service supervisor
On Friday, 24 October a Moscow tribunal disposed precautionary measures for two people in service in the control tower and for the airfield service responsible at Vnukovo airport at the moment of the accident... more
OccurrencesAirplanes and safety. India: anonymous e-mail puts four airports in alert
Mumbai, India - A message sent during the night of October 23 warns against suicide attacks
Emergency measures have been activated in four Indian airports after an e-mail reached the Kolkata office of the Airports Authority of India on Thursday night, October 23. The message said that suicide... more
Press releaseAircraft and safety (2). European Union to boost Ebola research with EUR 24.4 million
Brussels, Belgium - The list of five selected projects
The European Commission has yesterday announced €24.4 million from the EU budget for urgently needed Ebola research. The funding will go to five projects, ranging from a large-scale clinical trial of a... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: still alert for strong winds on Central-South
Rome, Italy - A further bulletin for adverse weather conditions issued and it integrates that one diffused yesterday
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued an additional bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. It integrates and expands that one diffused yesterday. The... more
ReportTransport strike in Italy: Vueling airplanes grounded at Italian airports
Rome, Italy - Chaos in Fiumicino: passengers had not been informed of the cancellations
Great inconveniences today, Friday October 24, in many Italian airports, after Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling employees decided to participate at the strike proclaimed by the union USB. In Fiumicino,... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia (2): passengers transported and load factor increase in September
Rome, Italy - Over 2,270 million (+0.5%) and 82.6% (+3.2%)
During the month of September 2014, Alitalia transported 2,273,629 passengers, an increase of 0.5% compared to the same period last year. In addition, the load factor in September reached 82.6% (+3.2... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Alitalia: 83 destinations, 124 routes and 3,650 weekly flights with the new Winter schedule (October 26-March 28)
Rome, Italy - New services, code-share with airberlin and increased frequency are the main highlights of its network
On Sunday, October 26, Alitalia’s schedule for the Winter season 2014-2015 will take effect with validity through March 28, 2015. The schedule will operate 3,650 weekly flights on 124 routes (7 more t... more
IndustryAirplanes and industry. Italian union Uilm: Finmeccanica reorganization plan will cause “Thousands of layoffs”
Rome, Italy - According to the union, the Group CEO’s project will not even generate profits
The business plan presented by Finmeccanica CEO Mauro Moretti at the Italian Chamber of Deputies last October 21 (for details see AVIONEWS) will cause Much sufferings, said the Secretary General of the... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. Ebola: first case diagnosed in New York
New York, USA - The patient is a doctor who came back from Guinea on October 17. The disease has been in incubation until October 22
First case of Ebola in New York was diagnosed yesterday October 23. The patient, Craig Spencer, is a doctor who worked for "Doctors Without Borders" in Guinea. The man came back to the United States by... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and economy. USA carriers’ profits grow as crude prices fall
Dallas, USA - Demand is still strong despite Ebola alarm, but prices do not decrease
Thanks to the crude prices fall, the price of jet fuel has dropped by one-fifth in the third quarter 2014 compared with the same period 2013. This, combined with a strong travel demand allowed United States... more
ReportAirplanes and health. False Ebola alarm: a man dies without medical assistance in Madrid airport
Madrid, Spain - Airport health authorities were waiting for a team specialized in infectious diseases emergencies
A man remained unconscious on the floor for 50 minutes, waiting for help, before dying at Madrid airport. Medical and paramedic staff did not intervene, thinking he was infected by Ebola. Only when it... more
ReportVnukovo airplane accident (2): Falcon 50 pilots noticed the snowplough on the runway 14 seconds before take-off
Moscow, Russia - The airplane was running at 250 km/h when it collided with the vehicle
Investigations go on in Moscow over Vnukovo airport disaster, in which Total CEO Christophe de Margerie died (for details see AVIONEWS). New details emerged today, October 23. The runway was free when... more
UAS-DronesThree men risk up to seven years of jail in China for operating an unmanned airplane
Beijing, China - They were conducting a topographical survey near Beijing airport without authorization
Three employees of an aviation technology firm have been charged of endangering public safety for operating an unmanned airplane near Beijing airport. The offence can be punished with jail terms lasting... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. CISA: Vito Riggio (Italian ENAC) invites to high surveillance on health topics (Ebola) and international security
Rome, Italy - The President of the Authority fulfills also the same role of the Interministerial Committeee
"CISA (Interministerial Committee for security of air transport and airports) meeting took place today in the morning. It was called by Vito Riggio, president of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority)... more
HelicoptersThe Royal Thai Navy and Air Force acquire five EC-645T2 and two EC-725 helicopters
Marignane, France - With deliveries in 2016 and 2017
The airborne capabilities of Thailand’s navy and air force will be significantly enhanced with the acquisition of two mission-ready Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft types: the light-utility EC-645T2 and t... more
Fair and showsEmbraer’s Legacy 500 airplane received FAA certification after that by Brazilian ANAC in August
Orlando, Usa - The approval by EASA is expected by the end of this year
Embraer’s Legacy 500 executive jet last Tuesday was granted FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certification during a ceremony at the "National Business Aviation Association Conference and Exhibition", i... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy (2): alert for strong winds and rains
Rome, Italy - An orange criticality for tomorrow on central Adriatic and south of Tyrrhenian
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, diffused a notice for adverse weather conditons. The bulletin predicts, from afternoon of today, October 23, the heavy... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group: the Winter schedule to 260 destinations in 100 countries
Milan, Italy - New seasonal timetable Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Germanwings, Lufthansa and SWISS from October 26
The airlines in the Lufthansa Group –Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Germanwings, Lufthansa and SWISS– are again offering their customers a dense and high-frequency route network in the upcoming 201... more
PeopleLufthansa Cargo: Alexis von Hoensbroech becomes new Board Member Products & Sales
Frankfurt, Germany - The 44-year-old manager will take on his new position as of 1 December
Alexis von Hoensbroech is appointed new Board Member Products & Sales of Lufthansa Cargo AG. This means the Supervisory Board of the cargo airline has opted for an internal Lufthansa candidate to succeed... more
ReportVnukovo airplane accident: four airport employees detained
Moscow, Russia - Meanwhile the airport CEO and his deputy resigned
New detentions in Russia in regard to the Vnukovo airport disaster (for details see AVIONEWS). After the snowplough driver, investigators arrested four more employees: chief engineer of the airport’s s... more
Civil aviationAirbus creates A-321 airplane long-haul version
Paris, France - The Group aims at launching the new model in the American market
Kiran Rao, Airbus Executive Vice-President Sales and Marketing, is touring the United States to present a modified long-haul version of the commercial A-321neo airplane. The move was made to gain market... more
Military aviationEstonian Defence Forces reported airspace violation by a Russian reconnaissance airplane
Tallinn, Estonia - Moscow says the aircraft did not violate international flight rules
Estonian Defence Forces reported yesterday that a Russian military airplane violated the country’s airspace. The aircraft, an Ilyushin 20, “Had no mission plan, its transponder was switched off. The pla... more
Civil aviationItalian Transport Ministry about the general strike of tomorrow in the different sectors (airplanes, railways, maritime)
Rome, Italy - In detail the modalities
The Italian Transport Ministry unveils the calendar of the strike announced for tomorrow. The ways are in particular: October 24 Railway and cargo transport sectors: staff by the railways companies... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and industry. Boeing clinches deal with Iran Air
Seattle, USA - It’s the first aviation dealing between Washington and Tehran since 1979
Boeing announced on Wednesday October 22 having clinched and agreement with Iran Air in the third quarter of 2014. It’s the first commercial dealing between a US aerospace company and Tehran since 1979 A... more
Civil aviationItalian railway network on strike of tomorrow (3): connection Fiumicino airport by "Leonardo Express" ensured
Rome, Italy - "Frecce Trenitalia" regular in the occasion of the protest (from 9am to 5pm) of October 24 by Orsa and USB unions
The "Frecce Trenitalia" will be in service tomorrow, in the occasion of the strike by FS Group's staff fixed by Orsa and USB unions from 9am to 5pm on October 24, adherent to the general strike. The... more
ReportMalaysian Airlines airplane disaster: Moscow complains about poor investigation during UN assembly
New York, USA - But Russia itself has been often accused to of hampering the investigators’ work
“The investigation into the crash of MH-17 flight of the Malaysia Airline in fact reached its dead-end”. Alexey Zaitsev, First Secretary for Russia’s permanent envoy to the UN, said these words during a ses... more
AirlinesAirplanes and protests (2). easyJet about general strike by the Italian public and private categories of tomorrow
Milan, Italy - The declaration by the airline
"easyJet has been informed of the 24 hour general strike of the public and private categories in Italy of tomorrow, October 24. The airline predicts effects also in the air transport in particular in Venice,... more
ReportAirplanes and safety. Three American teenagers run away from home to join Isis. Intercepted in Frankfurt airport
Frankfurt, Germany - Investigators discovered their plane by analyzing their computers
Three young American citizens have been held in Frankfurt airport after running away from their houses in Denver, Colorado. German authorities put them on an airplane back to the United States, where the... more
ReportAirplanes and safety. Ebola: airplane cabin cleaners on strike in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, USA - The workers ask for appropriate safety measures and training
Two weeks after the strike at New York “Fiorello La Guardia” (for details see AVIONEWS), airplane cabin cleaners protested yesterday at Philadelphia International Airport. One of the demonstrators sta... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Shanghai Yancui Import and Export Co for alleged hazardous materials violations
Atlanta, Usa - For USD 227,500
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $227,500 civil penalty against Shanghai Yancui Import and Export Co., of Shanghai, China, for allegedly violating H... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalties against five companies for allegedly violating hazardous materials regulations
Atlanta, Usa - From USD 54,000 to 66,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing civil penalties ranging from $54,000 to $66,000 against five companies for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials r... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: orange criticality on central Adriatic and on south of Tyrrhenian
Rome, Italy - There are three levels of evalutation (red,orange and yellow)
The announced flow of freezing air on Italy caused a phase of bad weather with support of ventilation and intense stormy rains locally, according to the bulletin already diffused valid until today, Thursday... more
AirportsF2i: BoD named Renato Ravanelli as CEO
Milan, Italy - He replaced resigning Vito Gamberale
The Board of Directors of F2i -Fondi italiani per le infrastrutture SGR (Società di gestione del risparmio)- gathered last Tuesday, co-opted and then named Renato Ravanelli as CEO. The appointment... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. Newark airport: passenger taken to hospital for Ebola controls
Newark, USA - Identity and origin of the patient are unknown
A passenger of an airplane landed at Newark airport in New Jersey was taken at Newark University Hospital yesterday after showing Ebola-like symptoms. Authorities have not revealed the person’s name, g... more
UAS-DronesBritish research warns against dangers from civil and military use of drone airplanes
London, United Kingdom - The study, conducted by a former security agent, calls for new rules for unmanned systems
A research by the University of Birmingham warned the UK authorities against risks for the safety and privacy that could come from the growing use of hobby Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). Drones could... more
AirportsAirplanes and airports. Gatwick president in Belfast to promote new runway project
Belfast, United Kingdom - Gatwick is competing with Heathrow to get green light over expansion plan
The “War” between Gatwick and Heathrow to get the UK Airports Commission’s approval on their development plans goes on, no holds barred. The Commission is currently considering which airport should be al... more
UAS-DronesAn unmanned airplane to forecast earthquakes?
Milan, Italy - The Milan University “Bicocca” did the first tests in Iceland
The University “Bicocca” of Milan in Italy and the University of Portsmouth in England are working on a project that could allow foreseeing earthquakes through high definition images taken by an Unmanned Aer... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. United States: all the flights from Ebola-affected countries will have to land in airports screening for the disease
Washington, USA - But the Republicans ask for a ban of flights from West African countries
As reported by AVIONEWS, on Saturday October 11 Obama administration disposed anti-Ebola controls at New York "Jfk" airport and it extended it to other four on Thursdat 16: Chicago’s “O’Hare”, Atlanta... more
HelicoptersItalian Terna receives two AS-350B3e helicopters to support the country's electrical grid
Marignane, France - These two aircraft were delivered by Airbus Helicopter's long term distributor, Aersud Elicotteri, who won the tender
Italian electrical transmission grid operator Terna has taken delivery of two Airbus Helicopters AS-350 B3e rotorcraft to perform surveillance and maintenance support for power lines that deliver electricity... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM. The Group offer +0.7%; passenger-transport+0,1%; low-cost +13,3%
Rome, Italy - 2014-15 Winter schedule (October-March)
For the 2014-15 winter season (from 26 October 2014 to 28 March 2015), Air France-KLM Group capacity is scheduled to increase by 0.7%, with an increase of 0.1% for passenger operations (Air France, KLM... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Selex Es acquires Tactical Technologies Inc., strengthens electronic warfare offer
Rome, Italy - A Canadian company that operates worldwide as supplier of software and services
Finmeccanica–Selex ES has completed the acquisition of Tactical Technologies Inc. (TTI) operating out of Ottawa, Canada. TTI is a well-respected independent supplier of electronic warfare analysis software a... more
ReportFrench flight controllers lose contact with Belgian airplane: the pilot was asleep
Brussels, Belgium - It happened on June 28, but the news was spread now, at the end of the investigation
Last June 28 an Airbus A-319 airplane operated by Brussels Airline lost control with air traffic controllers while it was flying over Nantes, in France. It was reached by a Rafale fighter, which escorted... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: five-year forecast shows improved outlook for air cargo
Geneva, Switzerland - The highlights
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Airline Industry Forecast 2014-2018 shows that international freight volumes are expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1%... more
Tilt-rotorsAW-609 tiltrotor (airplane and helicopter) test pilots receive "Iven C. Kincheloe Award"
Cascina Costa, Italy - Assigned to Dan Wells, Paul Edwards and Pietro Venanzi
"Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced that three of its AW-609 (airplane-helicopter) test pilots have received from the Society of Experimental Test Pilots the prestigious "Iven C. Kincheloe award" a... more
IndustryEmbraer rolls-out KC-390 military aircraft
Gavião Peixoto, Brazil - The plane powered with a V2500-E5 engine by IAE International Aero Engines AG
Embraer rolled out yesterday the first prototype of the KC-390 military transport from the production hangar at the industrial plant of Gavião Peixoto, Brazil. The event was attended by the Brazilian... more
Finance and economyAirplanes. Boeing reports strong third-quarter results and raises 2014 EPS guidance
Chicago, Usa - Backlog grew to a record $490 billion with over 5,500 commercial airplane orders
Boeing Reports Strong Third-Quarter Results and Raises 2014 EPS Guidance. The highlights: - Core EPS (non-GAAP) rose 19 percent to $2.14 on strong operating performance; GAAP EPS of $1.86 - Revenue... more