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AccidentsAccident in California for a USAF aircraft
Imperial, USA - The pilot managed to eject and land safely
An aircraft of the United States Air Force (USAF) was involved in an accident in the afternoon of Wednesday 4 June 2014 (the night between Wednesday and Thursday GMT/UTC) in Imperial, a small city in Southern... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia-Etihad: it's up to the shareholders
Rome, Italy - Lupi ensures Brussels that "The ownership will remain in European hands"
The talks between Alitalia and Etihad Airways for the entry of the Abu Dhabi-based company in the ownership structure of the main Italian carrier are going towards their conclusion. The letter of intents... more
Fair and showsAirbus Helicopters: the new EC-145T2’s EMS configuration debuts at the "AIRMED World Congress"
Marignane, France - The industry presents its latest innovative solutions for medical emergency services operators
As one of the main helicopter manufacturers in helicopter emergency medical services – with a 60 percent market share– Airbus Helicopters is introducing its evolved EC-145T2 rotorcraft in the helicopter eme... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia-Etihad agreement: public authorities against Milan-Malpensa's downsizing
Milan, Italy - The Governor of Region Lombardy: "Those who think to reduce the flights will face our hostility"
The conclusion of the agreement between Alitalia and Etihad Airways for the entry of the Abu Dhabi-based company in the ownership structure of the main Italian carrier seems to be really close, considering... more
Civil aviationACI Europe: passenger traffic up 8% at airports during April
Brussels, Belgium - Aircraft movements for the whole of Europe reported grew by +2.0%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic results for the month of April across the European airport network, revealing an impressive year-on year increase of +8.0% in passenger... more
HelicoptersRobinson: Canada certifies R-66 Police helicopter
Torrance, Usa - The model meets the latest FAA crashworthiness regulations
On May 26, 2014, Robinson Helicopter Company received Transport Canada’s certification for the R-66 Turbine Police Helicopter. Robinson’s R-66 Police model is specially configured for law enforcement and... more
Military aviationUSA admit Russian fighter flew close to US' aircraft over Pacific Ocean
Washington, USA - The incident, which occurred in late April, called "One of the most dangerous in decades"
On April 23 a Russian fighter flew really close to the nose of an aircraft of the United States Air Force over the Pacific Ocean: the incident was communicated by an official of the US' Ministry foe Defence. Pentagon... more
SecurityUSA: FBI expands campaign against pointing lasers at aircraft
Washington, USA - "The program we launched in February has been effective"
The episodes of lasers pointed at aircraft are unfortunately widespread occurrences worldwide, and really often it is really hard to identify the persons who are guilty of this kind of behaviour. After... more
IndustrySelex ES (Finmeccanica): Cyber Security Centre of excellence is inaugurated
Rome, Italy - In Chieti (Italy), in the preence of the Minister of the Interior
This morning, Selex ES (a Finmeccanica company) inaugurated the company’s new Cyber Security Centre of Excellence in Chieti, Italy, in the presence of the Minister of the Interior Hon Angelino Alfano. T... more
IndustryAirbus: first passengers experience A-350XWB airplane (VIDEO)
Toulouse, France - Cabin crews of the airlines and employees of the industry on board
The A-350 XWB MSN2 airplane completed successfully the “Early Long Flight” campaign involving two flights with passengers operated consecutively by Air France and Lufthansa cabin crews on June 2nd and... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Montezemolo to be Chairman of the new Alitalia?
Rome, Italy - Silvano Cassano is the favourite to replace Del Torchio as Chief Executive Officer
The new Alitalia, which will take off after the entry in the ownership structure of Etihad Airways, is starting to be outlined. According to "Il Sole 24 Ore" the letter of intents with which the Abu Dhabi-based... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Industry celebrates its centennial in the black
Doha, Qatar - Profitability weak but still making major economic contribution
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Economic Performance of the Airline Industry report outlining how air transport is adding value for consumers, the wider economy, governments,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Qatar Airways and Hamad Airport to pilot innovative solutions for improved passenger experience and enhanced security
Doha, Qatar - The airline was given the Fast Travel Green Award
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed and recognized the participation of Qatar Airways and the newly opened Hamad International Airport, Doha, in two key industry programs that enhance... more
IndustryFirst ATR-72/600 aircraft for Fiji Link
Toulouse, France - The acquisition of the new airplane is as part of airline's dynamic expansion plan
The domestic and regional subsidiary of Fiji Airways, Fiji Link took delivery of its first brand new ATR-72/600 on operating lease from Singapore-based aircraft leasing company Avation PLC. The acquisition... more
Fair and showsAircraft and transport. IATA (6), three New Distribution Capability (NDC) programs announced
Doha, Qatar - The use of common technical standards could facilitate the marketplace development of distribution practices and channels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced three new pilot programs to test the New Distribution Capability (NDC) schemas. Pilot participants include airlines such as Aeroflot, Aer Lingus... more
Fair and showsIATA (5). AGM runs out today. Tony Tyler. "The Gulf region's airports are among the best in the world"
Doha, Qatar - The meeting was also an opportunity to celebrate the 100th anniversary of scheduled commercial aviation
"The airline industry is thriving and the Gulf region's airports are among the best in the world", International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Director General and CEO Tony Tyler said in occasion... more
ConferencesIATA (4): industry addressing aircraft tracking options
Doha, Qatar - Following the disappearance of MH370 flight by Malaysia Airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) confirmed that the Aircraft Tracking Task Force (ATTF) expects to be in a position to deliver draft options for enhanced global aircraft tracking to the... more
ConferencesIATA (2): airline leaders will assemble in Miami in June 2015
Doha, Qatar - American Airlines, FedEx Express, UPS, A4A to co-host 71st AGM
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that American Airlines, FedEx Express and UPS will host the "71st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit" in conjunction... more
Civil aviationIATA members set out steps needed to tackle problem of unruly passengers aboard aircraft
Doha, Qatar - "Everybody on board is entitled to enjoy a journey free from abusive or other unacceptable behavior", Tony Tyler explained
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 70th Annual General Meeting (AGM) unanimously adopted a resolution that calls on governments and industry to work together on a balanced package of measures... more
AirportsPisa airport. Commune's appeal rejected:Toscana Region can sell its shares
Florence, Italy - According to the magistrate, the subscription to the Eurnekian's bid "It's not a violation"
Toscana Region can sell its shares held in Sat, the company which manages Pisa airport. That's the decision taken by the Tribunal of enterprises which rejected, today June 3, the appeal presented by... more
ConferencesAircraft and transport. Rovinescu (Air Canada) new IATA Chairman of the Board of Governors (3)
Doha, Qatar - He succeeds Richard H.Anderson CEO of Delta Airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Calin Rovinescu, President and CEO of Air Canada, has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors for a one-year term,... more
Science and technologyA successful first flight for Solar Impulse 2 airplane (VIDEO)
Payerne, Switzerland - After a 2h 17 minute flight duration
Solar Impulse 2, the solar aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, yesterday carried out its first flight out of the Payerne aerodrome in Switzerland. The revolutionary single-seater aircraft,... more
OccurrencesFlight Turin-Naples; ice on the aircraft's wing: the pilot under investigation
Turin, Italy - The fact dated back to the last year, February 13, was reported by a passenger
An Alitalia aircraft to Naples travelled with an ice patch on the wing. This is the reason why the Turin's (where the airplane came from) prosecutor have been investigating one of the pilots, accused of... more
AirlinesEmirates ready to take deliver of new-engined A-380s by the end of the decade, but Boeing tries to sneak in
Doha, Qatar - The US' company is offering its 747/8Is
In the long-haul aircraft sector, Emirates is probably the company which has the highest appeal for plane manufacturers, given its very quick expansion and the growth of its Dubai hub. And Emirates' hunger... more
PeoplePiaggio America president and CEO John M. Bingham to move from Piaggio Aero
West Palm Beach, Usa - Giuliano Felten has been appointed President and CEO of Piaggio America Inc
Piaggio Aero Industries, the company active in the design, manufacturing , and maintenance of both aircraft and aero engines, announced that Piaggio America President and CEO John M. Bingham, and also... more
DefenseItaly calls for internationalisation of dispute over sailors detained in India
Rome, Italy - Following to the request made at the opening of the works by the Italian delegation
The return of two Italian sailors deployed as part of a counter-piracy mission and who remain detained in India following the death of two fishermen there must become an international, and not just a bilateral,... more
AerospaceFirst launch of NASA's flight saucer postponed (VIDEO)
Kauai, USA - New opportunity on June 5
NASA, the American space agency, decided to postpone the launch of its LDSD (Low Density Supersonic Decelerator) test vehicle, which was initially scheduled for today, Tuesday 3 June 2014, because of adverse... more
IndustryAirbus: Delta places order for 15 A-321ceo aircraft
Toulouse, France - With CFM56-5B engines by CFM International
Delta will grow its A-320 Family with an order for 15 A-321ceo (current engine option) aircraft to offset jet retirements. The airline has selected CFM56-5B engines from CFM International to power the... more
Press releaseAircraft and airlines. SkyTeam records growth in member collaboration
Doha, Qatar - The alliance enhances customer experience through improved connectivity and airport services
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, projects an increase of 18% in membership cooperation for the year 2014. The increase is the result of more codeshares and bilateral agreements amongst its member... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia: on Friday the board will give its response to Etihad
Rome, Italy - Opening towards the agreement also from Air France-KLM
The long wait is over: on June 1st Etihad and Alitalia issued a joint statement to communicate the mutual intention to go on with the "Marriage" between the two carriers. According to "Il Sole 24 Ore"... more
AirportsPisa airport. Corporacion America Italia extends the bid to June 17
Pisa, Italy - Payment of amount to the subscribers will be done one week later
Corporacion America Italia extended to June 17 the bid subscription deadline for the takeover of Sat, the company which manages the airport of Pisa, as reported in a press release, yesterday June 2. The... more
Press releaseAlitalia-Etihad Airways: welcome to the tourism program "Made of Italians"
Rome, Italy - Unveiled yesterday in 14 Italian embassies and consulates around the world
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Alitalia, Partner of SkyTeam, have joined forces to support the "Made of Italians" 2015 tourism program with attractive airfares. Unveiled... more
AerospaceASI: French-Italian space cooperation
Rome, Italy - Meeting at the University of "La Sapienza" with the two agencies and a bilateral between the two presidents
CNES President Jean-Yves Le Gall met Roberto Battiston, President of ASI, the Italian space agency, on Friday 30 May in Rome on the occasion of a conference organized by the University of "La Sapienza",... more
PeopleATR appoints Patrick de Castelbajac as CEO
Toulouse, France - He succeeds Filippo Bagnato, CEO from 2004 to 2007 and since 2010
The ATR Assembly of Members has appointed Patrick de Castelbajac (43), as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ATR. He succeeds Filippo Bagnato, whose four-year mandate according to ATR's statutes expired... more
Latest newsEtihad Airways – Alitalia Statement
Rome, Italy - Etihad Airways today confirmed that it will forward a letter detailing
Etihad Airways today confirmed that it will forward a letter detailing the conditions precedent and the criteria for a proposed equity investment by Etihad Airways that have been negotiated with Alitalia... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS celebrates the Italian Republic anniversary next Monday. "Frecce Tricolori" aircraft flyover
Rome, Italy - The Agency will open again next Tuesday
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, readers, social network fans and reporters that it will be closed next Monday, June 2, in the occasion of the 68th anniversary of the Italian Republic. The... more
AirportsPisa airport. Sat board of directors says the new bid is "Adequate" but the decision is up to the partners
Pisa, Italy - The announcement comes after the new rejection by Pisa Chamber of Commerce
The board of directors of Sat (the society which manages the airport of Pisa) has considered "Adequate" the new price of the bid proposed by Corporacion America, as Sat reported in a press release, today... more
Civil aviationA-380 aircraft start operating in Indian airports
Delhi, India - Singapore Airlines' flight landed in Delhi shortly after 8:00 pm (local time)
Singapore Airlines became today, Friday 30 May 2014, the first company to operate a scheduled flight with an A-380 aircraft in an Indian airport. The operation of the "Giant of the skies" manufactured... more
SecurityAircraft and security. Saint Petersburg Airport: second bomb threat in just a few days
Saint Petersburg, Russia - The hub is continuing to operate normally
Members of law enforcements agencies are searching Sain-Petersburg-Pulkovo Airport following to an anonymous call which was received today, Friday 30 May 2014, by local authorities, claiming that a bomb... more
AirportsMilan airports. SEA workers on strike: delays and cancellations
MIlan, Italy - The protest has been subscribed also by easyJet flight assistants, Meridiana's personnel, Aviapartner Handling and Alitalia-CAI's workers
A national air transport workers strike is underway, in Italy, and will going on for the rest of the day, May 30. The protest has been subscribed by SEA and SEA Handling employees too, the society which... more
IndustrySSJ-100 airplane in UTair-Express fleet got a special livery
Moscow, Russia - Following the painting's completion, the aircraft is currently undergoing to the interiors' installation
On May 29, 2014 the first Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft for UTair-Express was painted in a livery specially designed for this aircraft type in the airline’s fleet. This SSJ-100, decorated with bright f... more
AirportsItalian air transport to liberalize regulation fares
Rome , Italy - The Authority aims to create aupair conditions in the negotiation between companies and airlines, as Brussels requested
Transparency and non-discrimination between carriers. They are the new standards which are going to determine the Italian air transport regulation fares, in the wake of the European directive of 2009. The... more
AirlinesAlghero airport. New Livingston won't fly to Fiumicino, Tribunal confirms
Cagliari, Italy - The flight is thought to be carried out by Alitalia, second airline at the tender notice for the fixed-fare air services
Sardinian administrative Court confirmed yesterday, May 29, the interruption of the air link between Alghero and Rome-Fiumicino airports operated by Italian carrier New Livingston. The measure was adopted... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia-Etihad agreement is "A matter of hours" according to Renzi, but Lupi is more cautious
Rome, Italy - "There's no reason to be unduly optimistic or pessimistic", the Transport Minister explains
The official closure of the agreement which will see Etihad Airways entering Alitalia's ownership structure is "A matter of days", according to Italian prime Minister Matteo Renzi. Transport Minister... more
AerospaceSpaceX presents the Dragon V2, the spacecraft for the future of US' space travels (VIDEO)
Hawthorne, USA - "It's all around I think a big leap forward in technology", the CEO of the California-based claims
SpaceX has officially unvieled its new Drafon V2 spacecraft, a vehicle which is expected to represent the future of space travels for the United States. The DRagon V2 is indeed the first American spacecraft... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storm alert on the Centre-South
Rome, Italy - A yellow criticality on the most part of the regions
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice indicates sparse rains, with downpour or storm aspect, from... more
AirlinesAer Lingus aircraft grounded because of cabin crew strike
Dublin, Ireland - The proposals of the company arrived too late, according to IMPACT union
Aer Lingus' aircraft have been grounded today at Dublin, Shannon and Cork airports, because of a strike of cabin crews which was called by IMPACT trade union regarding rosters. The Irish company managed... more
Civil aviationUK CAA urges aviation to improve aircraft noise performance and do more to engage communities
London, UK - Key recommendations are five
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published a series of recommendations to help drive improvements in the way the aviation industry manages aircraft noise. More people in the UK are affected... more
AirportsTurin airport. Barbieri, CEO Sagat: "Ticket fares might decrease"
Turin, Italy - The top manager was thought in Piemonte regional government
At Turin airport, two air links were just inaugurated (to Zurich and Amsterdam), the Vueling Spanish airline will operate starting from September and a 6% volume of passengers growth than the same period... more
AirportsTurin airport, Giuseppe Donato new Sagat president
Turin, Italy - The former SKF Swedish corporation executive replaces the outgoing Maurizio Montagnese
He hasn't been officially presented yet but new Sagat (the society which manages the Turin airport) president is Giuseppe Donato. Donato, 70 year old and Consul of Sweden in Turin, has a long experience... more