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Civil aviationAci Europe: passenger trafffic up 4.8% at European airports during May
Brussels, Belgium - EU airports showed an increase averaging +4.4%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE yesterday released its traffic results for the month of May across the European airport network, revealing a robust year-on-year increase of +4.8% in passenger traffic... more
Airports"Falcone-Borsellino" airport in Palermo. Corporación América flies to Sicily
Palermo, Italy - Waiting for new terms, Eurnekian has already confirmed his presence
His holding manages fifty-five airports worldwide, but maybe this is not enough. We’re talking about the Argentinean businessman Eduardo Eurnekian, president of Corporación América that, after gaining the... more
PeopleATR appoints Giorgio Moreni as Chief Financial Officer
Toulouse, France - He succeeds Eric Baravian, after a four-year mandate
The ATR Assembly of Members has appointed Giorgio Moreni (45), as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of ATR. He succeeds Eric Baravian, whose four-year mandate according to ATR's statutes has expired in June... more
HelicoptersAustralian Helicopters signs for six AW-139 helicopters for EMS missions by Air Ambulance Victoria
Cascina Costa, Italy - Under a 10 year agreement to perform Emergency Medical Service
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland and Australian Helicopters announce the signature of a contract for AW-139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters that will be operated for Ambulance Victoria under a 10 year a... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters signs 123 rotorcraft over five years with three general aviation operators in China
Beijing, China - On the occasion of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s state visit in Beijing
On the occasion of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s state visit in Beijing where she met with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Airbus Helicopters signs a record 123 civil helicopters with three customers f... more
ReportMissing Malaysian Plane. Authorities will send new support equipment
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The search will not stop until the aircraft will be found
At the opening of a photo exhibition dedicated to the Malaysian B-777/200ER aircraft on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian Government said that it will send more ships to continue the investigations. It... more
AccidentsA Mil helicopter crashes near Hanoi, in Vietnam: 16 dead
Hanoi, Vietnam - And 5 injured. Causes are still unknown
This morning 7th of July, at around 7:50 am a Mil Mi-171 military helicopter, owned by the Army, crashed near the West area of Hanoi, in Vietnam, during a transfer flight, about fifteen minutes later the... more
HelicoptersAersud and Airbus Helicopters present the new EC-135T3/P3 aircraft from tomorrow
Trento, Italy - The helicopter will be tested at altitude of the Alps in Trentino
The new model of the EC-135T3/P3 aircraft by Airbus Helicopters will be presented at the Helicopters Italia in Trento from July 8 to 10, 2014. Airbus Helicopters chose Aersud Group and the Trentino's... more
Military aviationDefence. F-35 aircraft: the grounding will not condition the order made by UK
London, United Kingdom - The notice of the order would take place to "Royal International Air Tattoo" or to Farnborough airshow
The British Secretary of State for Defence, Philip Hammond, said: “We are trying to decide which is the best offer of sale for the taxpayer. Dialogue with the manufacturer (Lockheed Martin, Ed) deals a... more
Civil aviationIATA: new report confirms significant benefits of liberalized African air markets
Geneva, Switzerland - Aviation already supports 6.9 million jobs and more than $80 billion in GDP across Africa
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published a report setting out the considerable social and economic benefits of intra-African air service liberalization. The report, by the experienced... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Lufthansa and Air China strengthen partnership
Milan, Italy - During German Chancellor Angela Merkel's State visit to China
During German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s state visit to China, Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, and Song Zhiyong, President and Executive Director of Air C... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for the Northern regions
Rome, Italy - A yellow criticality on the Northern regions
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice indicates sparse rains, also with downpour or storm aspect,... more
PeopleFinmeccanica, State's attorney asks for six years for the ex-CEO
Rome, Italy - Accusations are international corruption and false billing
During the hearing, the State's Attorney Eugenio Fusco asked for six years in prison for Finameccanica former CEO Giuseppe Orsi, accused of international corruption and false billing. Orsi would have... more
ConferencesECAC/EU dialogue with the European air transport industry
Vienna, Austria - It brought together more than 170 senior-level aviation decision-makers and industry leaders
The ECAC/EU Dialogue with the European air transport industry, organised by the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) in cooperation with the European Commission and the Austrian Ministry for Transport,... more
ConferencesIATA: bolstering European competitiveness through connectivity
Vienna, Austria - Tony Tyler at the conference taking place in Vienna
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on European governments and regulators to bolster European competitiveness with measures focusing on improved global connectivity. Tony Tyler,... more
SecurityF-35 aircraft grounded after a fire aboard
Washington, USA - Meticulous inspections, 90 minutes per aircraft
American Authorities ordered the grouding of the F-35 fighter aircraft, after a fire aboard one of the expansive planes, on the 23rd of June, when the pilot was preparing to takeoff from Eglin Air Force... more
SecurityF-35 aircraft fleet grounding. But preparations continue for participation in international air shows
Washington, Usa - The root cause of the incident of last June 23 remains under investigation
The technical air worthiness authorities of the Department of the Air Force and Department of the Navy have issued a directive to ground the F-35 aircraft fleet based on initial findings from the runway... more
SecurityAirplanes and airports. France reinforces security measures for the flights to USA
Paris, France - On request by the American authorities
DGAC, the French Civil Aviation General Department, unveils that, on request by the American authorities, the security airport measures have been strengthened regarding the flights with USA as destination,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: from the end of October new connection to Marseille, the third new destination in 2014 from Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - After Skopje and Marrakech
On 26 October, Alitalia will inaugurate a new international direct link between Rome-Fiumicino and Marseilles. Tickets for this new flight can be purchased on our website, www.alitalia.com, via travel... more
Latest newsBilateral meeting of the Italian Government and EU commission today in Rome
Rome, Italy - First one of the semester at Villa Madama
The first meeting of the six-month Italian Presidency of the EU Council is held today in Villa Madama. It brings together the Ministers of the Italian Government and the European Commissioners. The President... more
IndustryBoeing reports second-quarter deliveries for airplanes and helicopters
Chicago, Usa - Across its commercial and defense operations
The Boeing Company announced yesterday deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the second quarter of 2014. Major program deliveries during the second quarter were as follows: Major... more
DefenseMBDA inaugurated French complex munitions demilitarization facility
Bourges Subdray, France - In the presence of civil and military authorities
Antoine Bouvier, MBDA’s Chief Executive Officer, in the presence of civil and military authorities, inaugurated France’s complex munitions demilitarization facility at MBDA’s Bourges Subdray site in th... more
ConferencesEtihad Airways wants to engage with Europe: the airline has acquired stakes in three airlines
Vienna, Austria - At an European Union conference on air transport competitiveness
The President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, James Hogan, today urged Europe’s governments and airlines to embrace external investment to help strengthen the aviation sector. Speaking i... more
AirportsAena privatization: rejected the proposal made by the ministry
Madrid, Spain - It would be better operate "In parcels"
Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC), the Spanish authority for proper operation and transparency of the marketplace, rejected the proposal made by the ministry of development for... more
Fair and showsBoeing: B-787/9 Dreamliner and P-8A Poseidon aircraft to make first airshow appearances at Farnborough
Chicago, Usa - This year's airshow marks the 40th anniversary of its participation
Boeing confirmed that the new B-787/9 Dreamliner and the P-8A Poseidon will participate for the first time in flying displays at the "Farnborough International Airshow", which runs July 14-20. This year's... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: air travel demand stays strong in May
Geneva, Switzerland - All regions except Africa experienced positive traffic growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing demand growth of 6.2% compared to May 2013. While this represented a deceleration compared... more
Press releaseAlitalia and Jet Airways reinforce code-share agreement on air links between Italy and India
Rome, Italy - The flights are on sale from July 1 for travel starting next Saturday
Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, and Alitalia, Italy’s leading carrier, announce the expansion of their code-share partnership offering guests enhanced network connectivity between Ind... more
AirportsNantes-Atlantique international airport: Vueling celebrates 400.000 passengers
Nantes, France - Two return tickets as a reward
Vueling airline celebrated its 400.000th passenger at Nantes-Atlantique international airport yesterday, giving to him/her two return tickets to Rome or Barcelona, with a person at his/her choice. There... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-320neo airplane reached completion
Toulouse, France - The aircraft is ready for the flight in September 2014
The assembly of Airbus’ first A-320neo has been completed following painting of the aircraft and the mounting of Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM engines. MSN6101, which will be the first A-320neo to fly, w... more
IndustryBoeing offers KC-46 Tanker aircraft in Republic of Korea competition
Washington, Usa - RoK prepares to acquire four airplanes
Boeing formally offered to the Republic of Korea (ROK) the KC-46, the US Air Force’s next-generation tanker, as Korea prepares to acquire four aircraft for its first tanker squadron. The industry... more
Fair and showsDTA Puglia signed international agreement with Aerospace Valley and si-Cluster
Toulouse, France - During a meeting at the "Toulouse Space Show"
An international cooperation agreement has been signed last Tuesday between Distretto Tecnologico Aerospaziale of Puglia (DTA) and Aerospace Valley (AV) of the Midi-Pyrenées region and the Hellenic District... more
PeopleFinmeccanica: Federico Fabretti is the new supervisor of External Relations and Communication
Rome, Italy - He is the former FS General Director of External Communication and media
Marco Forlani resigned as Executive Vice-President of External Relations and Communication. But his successor has been already named. He is Federico Fabretti, ex-General Director of External Communication... more
AirportsPisa "Galileo Galilei" airport: Corporación America gets 50%
Pisa, Italy - The takeover bid has closed today
Corporación America, the company led by the Argentinean businessman Eduardo Eurnekian, has finished its climb to the stake in Sat, the management company of Pisa's "Galileo Galilei" airport. Corporación A... more
CargoIATA: outlook for cargo stabilizes
Geneva, Switzerland - Growth accelerates in May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing air cargo growth accelerated in May, with 4.7% growth compared to a year ago. This is up from the... more
ConferencesECAC: improving the competitiveness of the European air transport sector
Paris, France - The question will be discussed on 3 and 4 July in Vienna
How can European air transport competitiveness be improved? This question will be discussed at the ninth in a series of ECAC/EU Dialogues with the European air transport industry, which will be held on... more
Fair and showsAirbus: widebody aircraft family on show at Farnborough
Toulouse, France - The A-350XWB makes its debut at the UK airshow (between 14-20th July)
The newest member of the Airbus commercial aircraft family will be making its first airshow appearance at the "2014 Farnborough International Airshow" taking place between 14-20th July. The A-350 XWB... more
Press releaseItalian ANPAC, ANPAV and AVIA on Alitalia: general strike of the air transport for next July 20
Rome, Italy - The Ministry overlooks pilots and flight assistants
"The Italian Transport Ministry reiterates the unclear choice to not convoke the union associations of pilots and flight assistants on Alitalia-Etihad issue. A clearly undemocratic act that neglects the... more
Fair and showsAlitalia and Etihad Airways "Official Global Airline carriers" for "Expo 2015"
Rome, Italy - The upcoming Universal Exposition will be held in Milan from 1 May to 31 October of next year
Alitalia, Italy’s carrier and a partner of the SkyTeam Alliance, and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have jointly been named as "Official Global Airline Carriers" for "... more
PeopleEU, six month period with Italian Presidency: Renzi announces the program today in the afternoon
Rome, Italy - He will meet the MPs elected in Italy
The Italian Prime minister, Matteo Renzi, will present the program of the Italian presidency to the European Parliament, gathered in a plenary session, today in the afternoon (3:00pm) in Strasbourg. After... more
PeopleFinmeccanica former President Pierfrancesco Guarguaglini is under house arrest
Rome , Italy - Slush funds and bribes that reach the seventh floor
The former President of Finmeccanica Pierfrancesco Guarguaglini is under house arrest accused of criminal conspiracy aimed at corruption. Guarguaglini could have assigned bribes to politicians, trying... more
AccidentsA Fokker-50 aircraft crashes near Nairobi airport
Nairobi, Kenya - Four people on board: no one survives
A Skyward International Fokker-50 aircraft, registration 5Y-CET, has crashed in Kenya at about 4:00 am local time on 2nd of July. Four people were on board: no one survives. Airport authority stated... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica-AW signs contract for Brazilian Navy's Lynx helicopters upgrade
Rome, Italy - Valued in excess of USD 160 million (EUR 117 million)
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland signed a contract for the upgrade of eight Lynx Mk21A helicopters of the Brazilian Navy’s Naval Aviation. The contract, valued in excess of USD 160 million (EUR 117 million), i... more
PeopleFinmeccanica: Marco Forlani has resigned, the successor to be announced today
Rome, Italy - A possible mandate to Ferrovie dello Stato General Director of Communication
Marco Forlani has resigned as Finmeccanica Executive Vice-President of External Relations and Communication, yesterday. After the naming of Mauro Moretti as new Chief Executive Officer and Director... more
HelicoptersBoeing completes delivery of Canadian CH-147F Chinook helicopters
Washington, Usa - Last aircraft ahead of schedule
Boeing and the Royal Canadian Air Force announced the delivery of the 15th CH-147F Medium-to-Heavy-Lift Helicopter, ensuring advanced operational capability for the Canadian Chinook fleet. "The Canadian... more
SecurityFAA: fireworks don't be transported on aircraft for this July 4th holiday
Washington, Usa - Passengers who violate the hazardous materials regulations may face civil penalties of up to $75,000 per violation, but penalties can run as high as $175,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration is reminding passengers who are flying this July 4th holiday to leave their fireworks at home. Fireworks pose a significant fire r... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: strikes in July in Italy
Rome, Italy - In the days 5, 7, 20 and 26; then the protest, after the Summer break, will restart on September 6
The Italian Transport Ministry communicates the calendar of strikes in the air sector during this month: - July 5 Staff by the entire air transport sector for 4 hours, 12:30pm-4:30pm, by FATA-CISAL... more
Civil aviationAircraft. UE Regulation on the establishment of the pilot Common Project. Complete version on AVIONEWS
Brussels, Belgium - Published in the section dedicated on the left side of the home-page
The Official Gazette of the European Union published last June 28, 2014 the Commission implementing Regulation no 716/2014 of 27 June 2014 on the establishment of the Pilot Common Project supporting the... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: delivery of the 100tha and 101st aircraft
Abu Dhabi, EAU - An A-321/231 and a A-320/200 aicraft, respectively
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, last week celebrated a major milestone as the fastest growing airline in commercial aviation history, when it took delivery of its 100th... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storm alert also on the Centre of the Peninsula
Rome, Italy - An orange criticality on part of Lombardy, Veneto and Friuli
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions, that integrates and extends that already diffused. The notice indicated... more
AerospaceItalian ASI: Happy birthday Cassini; the mission celebrates 10 years today
Rome, Italy - The Italian Space Agency is one of the partner with NASA and ESA
The Cassini probe departed ten years ago from the Earth to overfly the ice rings of Saturn and then to land on its surface: thanks to this mission, a joint project of NASA, ESA and ASI, hundreds of gigabytes... more