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AerospaceNASA begins construction of its next Mars-bound lander (VIDEO)
Houston, USA - InSight will start its journey to the Red Planet in March 2016
American space agency NASA and its international partners now have the go-ahead to begin construction on a new Mars lander after it completed a successful Mission Critical Design Review. The Interior... more
PeopleAirbus Group welcomes Angela Merkel at "ILA Berlin Air Show"
Berlin, Germany - She was also welcomed by members of the Executive Committee of the Group, led by CEO Tom Enders
Angela Merkel officially opened this year's "ILA Berlin Air Show". During her visit to the showground at Schönefeld airport today, she was also welcomed by members of the Airbus Group Executive Committee,... more
OccurrencesNigeria, British spy plane to help schoolgirls search breaks down
Waddington, England - The Sentinel R-1 is planned to be used for its advanced ground scanning radar
A Royal Air Force (RAF) spy plane sent to join the international hunt for more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram militants in the town of Chibok on April 15 (AVIONEWS) had been grounded en route... more
AccidentsMissing Malaysia Airlines aircraft: satellite data to be publicly released
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The requests of some of the passengers' families have been accepted
The satellite data relative to Malaysia Airlines' Boeing 777/200ER aircraft, which vanished from radar screens during the night between Friday 7 and Saturday 8 March 2014 while it was flying between Kuala... more
Fair and showsPiaggio Aero presents at "EBACE 2014" the new Avanti EVO airplane
Geneva, Switzerland - With many improvements
Piaggio Aero Industries, the Company active in the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of both aircraft and aero engines, announced the launch of the new "Avanti EVO" twin turboprop aircraft. It... more
AirportsComiso airport, MUOS disturbances are not exlcuded
Comiso, Italy - A document would prove a relationship between aircraft safety and radiations
In addition to the risks for the environment and the population health, the Niscemi MUOS (Mobile User Objective System, a global satellite communications system used by the US Navy) negative effects could... more
Civil aviationAirline associations call for improvements in the area of airport charges (3)
Brussels, Belgium - The declarations by AEA, ELFA, ERA and IACA
Yesterday, the European Commission published its report on the implementation of the Airport Charges Directive. The Commission rightly acknowledges some of the weaknesses in the current Directive, the... more
Fair and showsBoeing Business Jets outpaces competition in widebody market share
Geneva, Switzerland - First BBJ-787 already entered into service; first 747/8 enters into service this year
Boeing Business Jets has outperformed the competition in the widebody market segment for private business jets, with widebody airplane orders now accounting for more than one-third of Boeing’s total V... more
AirportsPisa airport, debates between Sat and Corporacion America don't stop
Pisa, Italy - Argentinian typhoon Eurnekian complained with "Galilei" public partners who referred to an advisor evaluation
Controversies and debates between Corporacion America and Sat (Società aeroporto toscano, the company which manages "Galileo Galilei") seem don't stop. Argentinian entrepreneur Eduardo Eurnekian's... more
IndustryAirbus: first airplane for Lion Group in final assembly
Toulouse, France - It is a A-320 of Batik Air, the full service unit of the Group
The first Airbus aircraft for Indonesia’s Lion Group has entered the A-320 Final Assembly Line in Toulouse, France. The airplane will be delivered in Q3 and will be operated by Lion Group’s full service uni... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. EC reports increased transparency in setting of airport charges, but uneven implementation of rules by the Member States
Brussels, Belgium - The directive currently applies to around 75 airports in the European Economic Area
The European Commission has released yesterday a report on Member States' application of EU rules on airport charges — the fees airlines pay to airports for the use of runways and terminals. Airport c... more
AirportsACI Europe: airports react to EC Report on airport charges directive (2)
Brussels, Belgium - The Thessaloniki Forum to take place on 13 June will discuss the application of it and changes
Earlier yesterday, the European Commission released a formal Report on EU Member States’ application of the EU Directive on Airport Charges, which took effect in 2009. ACI EUROPE took the opportunity t... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia: no answers from Etihad yet, but there is optimism
Rome, Italy - Unipol is ready to sell its stake in the Italian company if needed
No news coming from Etihad yet: the letter with which the Abu Dhabi-based carrier is expected to give its final approval to the entry in the ownership structure of Alitalia has not yet arrived in Rome,... more
Fair and shows"ITEC 2014". Selex ES presents training and simulation capabilities
Cologne, Germany - The event takes place from May 20 to 22 in Cologne
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, is attending "ITEC 2014" in Cologne from 20th to 22nd May. The company will be exhibiting a wide range of systems and solutions for simulation and training within stand... more
Fair and shows"ILA 2014", from today to May 25 in Berlin one of the most important international air shows
Berlin, Germany - The opening day will be celebrated by German Chancellor Angela Merkel
The "ILA 2014 Berlin Air Show", one of the most important international aerospace fairs (together with the "Paris Air Show" and the British "Farnborough International Airshow Trade"), starts today May... more
IndustryBombardier CSeries aircraft: after Air Canada, also Republic Airlines postpones its order
Indianapolis, USA - The US' company was expected to purchase 40 airplanes of the model
Another harsh hit for Bombardier: during the past few days Air Canada had announced the decision of postponing an order for CSeries aircraft, manufactured by the Canadian aerospace company (AVIONEWS). Now... more
Civil aviationBabCock International Group Plc acquired entirely the Avincis Group
Rome, Italy - The marketing operation successfully completed
Babcock announced that it has completed the acquisition of Avincis. Avincis is a provider of helicopter and fixed wing services in mission critical operations such as medical, search and rescue, fire-fighting... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Turbomeca at "Heli Russia 2014" (May 22-24, Moscow)
Bordes, France - The industry will display its latest products: Ardiden 3G and RTM322
At "HeliRussia" (May 22-24 2014, Moscow), Turbomeca (Safran) will display two of its latest products, the Ardiden 3G – the new member of the same family selected to power the new Russian Helicopters K... more
IndustryBoeing: Air Canada receives its first 787 airplane
Seattle, Usa - The first of 37 aircraft ordered
Boeing delivered the first 787 Dreamliner to Air Canada, the first airline in Canada to fly the Dreamliner. The airplane, the first of Air Canada's 37 787s on order for delivery through 2019, departed... more
IndustryEngines for the Airbus A-330neo: Rolls-Royce to be the exclusive provider?
Toulouse, France - An announcement might arrive at the "Farnborough International Airshow"
Rolls-Royce might be the exclusive provider for the engines of the versioni with new motors of the Airbus A-330 aircraft, unofficially called the A-330neo (new engine option). The launch of the programme... more
ReportRussian helicopters to aid flood-stricken Serbia
Moscow, Russia - The Serbian government has declared a state of emergency
Two Russian multipurpose Ka-32 helicopters have been sent by Moscow to the city of Nis, southern Serbia, in order to increase humanitarian aid for recently flood-hit Balkan country. Last week, Moscow sent... more
IndustryAirbus performed its longest flights using sustainable jet fuel with an A-330/200 airplane served by KLM
Toulouse, France - First flight of a series of 50 long-haul commercial flights
An A-330/200 airplane of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (flight KL767) has commenced the longest commercial flight with sustainable jet fuels ever performed by an Airbus aircraft. The aircraft took off with... more
Fair and showsAirbus Group: Electric Aircraft adopted by planes, drones, hybrid and technology for energy at "ILA 2014"
Toulouse, France - The event will take place from 20 to 25 May in Berlin
What’s the future of flying and what concepts will take us there? Airbus Group’s presentation of E-Aircraft projects will be one of the key aspects at this year’s "ILA Berlin Air Show" from 20 to 25 Ma... more
AirlinesRyanair, full-year profits slip 8% for the Irish airline
Dublin, Ireland - Decrease mainly due to a decline in fares, weaker sterling and higher fuel costs
The first profit decline in five years for Ryanair.The Irish low-cost airline announced today, May 19, its 2013-2014 fiscal year results. Profits fell 8% to 523 billion Euros for the 12 months to March... more
AccidentsMissing Malaysia Airlines aircraft: search is entering a new phase
Perth, Australia - Chinese ship Zhu Kezhen will perform a bathymetric survey in the area
The search for Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777/200ER aircraft, which vanished from radar screens during the night between Friday 7 and Saturday 8 March 2014 while it was flying between Kuala Lumpur and Beijing... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. Air shows in the third week in May
Rome, Italy - They are three: "EBACE", "ILA" and "Heli Russia"
- Aircraft 20-22 May "EBACE 2014" ("European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition"), Genève Aéroport, Geneva, Switzerland. - Airplanes 20-25 May "ILA2014 Berlin Air Show", Berlin ExpoCenter A... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters' EC-175 makes its North Sea debut and announces extra payload
Marignane, France - A week-long demonstration tour brings the rotorcraft to England, Scotland and Norway
The EC-175 is Airbus Helicopters’ newest-certified rotorcraft in the 7-metric-ton class. It will demonstrate its outstanding Category A performance and its mission capabilities for the oil and gas sector d... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia-Etihad: the "Verdict" to arrive in the upcoming days?
Rome, Italy - Italian State Secretary to the Prime Minister: "The alternative to the agreement is losing more than 10,000 jobs"
The very long talks between Alitalia and Etihad for the entry of the Abu Dhabi-based company in the ownership structure of the main Italian carrier might come to a conclusion really soon: according to... more
AerospaceSpaceX's Dragon returns on Earth with almost 1600 kg of cargo (VIDEO)
Baja California, USA - The spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, off the shores of California
SpaceX's Dragon cargo spacecraft splashed down at 3:05 pm EDT on Sunday 18 May (8:05 pm GMT/UTC), in the Pacific Ocean, approximately 300 miles (480 km) west of Baja California, returning more than 3500... more
UAS-DronesAirbus DS, Dassault Aviation and Alenia Aermacchi propose joint approach to Europe's next generation drone aircraft
Rome, Italy - Leading European companies deliver plan to France, Germany and Italy
Europe's Industry is ready to develop a next generation advanced European Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) aircraft. After their call for the development of a European drone at last year's "Paris Airshow",... more
Military aviationSwitzerland says "No" to the new Gripen E combat aircraft
Lugano, Switzerland - They were to replace the Swiss air force's remaining Northrop F-5 fighters
Swiss citizens have rejected their government's plan to buy 22 Saab Gripen E combat aircraft in a referendum, despite its previous approval by the parliament. The "No" vote majority (53%) will prevent... more
AirportsGenoa Airport: the new direct flight to Bucharest inaugurated
Genoa, Italy - Served by Fly Romania three times per week by MD-83 airplanes
The new direct flight Genoa-Bucharest served by Fly Romania inaugurated last Saturday with a water cannon. At the inauguration ceremony with the ribbon cut were present C?t?lin Belciu, Legal advisor of... more
AirportsQatar Airways CEO: "European airports? They should allow aircraft movements 24 hours a day to compete with the Middle Eastern hubs"
London, United Kingdom - Akbar al-Baker pushes for Heathrow's and Gatwick's expansion
In order to compete with the biggest hubs in the Middle East, the European airports should allow airplanes to land and take off 24 hours a day: in an interview released to the "Telegraph", Qatar Airways... more
Latest newsTensions in Lybia, Bengasi airport hit by rockets
Bengasi, Lybia - The air base is closed since Friday because of security reasons
Tensions in Lybia are still going on. In the night between Sunday and Monday, May 19, Grad rockets were launched against the Bengasi airport, in the east of the country. The air base was closed on Friday... more
AirportsPescara airport, no flights to Moscow because of political tensions in Ukraine
Pescara, Italy - First flight was expected for the half of June
The increasing of political tensions in Ukraine and the consequent decrease of Russian tourists towards Western Europe convinced Saga, the company which manages Pescara airport, to postpone the flights... more
Military aviationCzech Republic extends leasing agreement for its Saab Gripen aircraft
Prague, Czech Republic - The whole programme will have a cost of 780 million Euros
The governments of the Czech Republic and Sweden inked a leasing agreement according to which Prague will continue to operate its fleet of 14 Saab Gripen C/D fighter aircraft for a further 12 years, at... more
Fair and showsAirbus Helicopters: strong presence at "ILA 2014" with EC-145T2 and NH-90NFH (naval) aircraft
Berlin, Germany - Over four decades of helicopter manufacturing at the German Air Show
Airbus Helicopters’ presence at the "ILA Berlin Air Show" reflects over four decades of helicopter manufacturing in Germany. Their exhibition features a range of brand-new models such as the EC-145T2 a... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. Airbus: A400M makes its first visit to Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico - The aircraft will stay until next week
The Airbus A400M new generation airlifter landed yesterday for the first time in Mexico, where the aircraft will show its performance in a series of demonstration flights. Flown by the Experimental Test... more
Civil aviationItalian Council of Ministers about ENAV privatization: the declarations by Massimo Garbini
Rome, Italy - The CEO: "It is ready for any challenge, the listing in the Stock Exchange included"
"I want to thank the Government to believe in ENAV, giving it a great opportunity. The Company is healthy, recognized at wordwide, with important growth margins. It is ready to any challenge, the listing... more
AirlinesAir Canada postpones purchase of CSeries aircraft
Montreal, Canada - The company will maintain into service the Embraer 190s
Reporting its results relative to the first quarter of 2014, Air Canada announced its intention to maintain in its fleet 25 Embraer 190s, and consequently to postpone the purchase of Bombardier's CSeries... more
Finance and economyEnav SpA and Poste privatization, the Italian Government approves
Rome, Italy - Shares for sale should worth about 5 million Euros
The Italian Government approved the privatization of Poste and Enav SpA (Società nazionale per l'assistenza al volo, the Italian air services provider), both ministry of Treasury owned-companies. Shares... more
AerospaceEverything is ready for the return of the SpaceX Dragon
Houston, USA - The spacecraft will be undocked from the space station on Sunday, and will eventually re-enter in the Pacific Ocean
Everything is ready aboard the International Space Station for the departure of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, which will leave the orbiting laboratory on Sunday, May 18 and will eventually splashdown in... more
AirlinesJapan: Vanilla Air forced to cut 150 flights in June due to shortage of pilots
Tokyo, Japan - ANA's subsidiary is the second company in the country to announce cuts to the operations for the same reason after Peach Aviation
Japanese low-cost company Vanilla Air, a wholly-owned subsidiary of All Nippon Airways (ANA), has announced that it will be forced to cut 150 flights through June because of a shortage of pilots. Vanilla... more
PeopleFinmeccanica (2). Termination of the employment contract: almost EUR 5,5 million to Alessandro Pansa
Rome, Italy - An extra EUR 80,000 as compensation for specific rights waived by him with the termination of employment
In relation to the termination of the employment contract with Alessandro Pansa, started in 2001, Finmeccanica informs of the following. The Company’s Board of Directors, during the meeting held on 1... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia-Etihad discussions are close to the finish line
Rome, Italy - The letter with the response of the Italian carrier is travelling to Abu Dhabi
The talks between Alitalia and Etihad for the entry of the Abu Dhabi-based company in the ownership structure of the main Italian carrier seems to be close to the finish line. According to rumours reported... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: the shareholders' meeting approves 2013 financial statements
Rome, Italy - New Board of Directors appointed for the three-year term (2014–2016)
The Shareholders’ Meeting of Finmeccanica SpA, which convened yesterday in Rome, has approved the Company’s financial statements for 2013 and examined the consolidated financial statements. Key eco... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica (2) Appointment of Committee members and of the Surveillance Body
Rome, Italy - The Board of Directors also appointed the members of the internal Committees
CONTROL AND RISKS COMMITTEE • Paolo Cantarella • Guido Alpa • Fabrizio Landi • Silvia Merlo REMUNERATION COMMITTEE • Dario Frigerio • Marina Elvira Calderone • Alessandro De Nicola • Mar... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: the Board of Directors appoints Mauro Moretti Chief Executive Officer and General Manager.
Rome, Italy - Governance resolutions. Expiry of employment contract with Mr Alessandro Pansa.
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, convened today following the Shareholders’ Meeting, confirmed the current delegated attributions to Board Chairman Giovanni De Gennaro, who legally represents t... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: thunderstorm and strong wind alert on the Adriatic central-meridional regions
Rome, Italy - An orange criticality on Abruzzo and Molise
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice indicates, from late afternoon of today, May 15, sparse rains... more
HelicoptersAirbus Group delivers 300th UH-72A Lakota helicopter to US Army
Columbus, USA - Every aircraft has been delivered on time and on budget
Airbus Group today delivered to the Army the service's 300th UH-72A Lakota helicopter. Every Lakota has been delivered –on time and on budget– by an American workforce that is more than 50 percent US... more