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AirportsAircraft and transport. New Doha Airport: opening in late May for all the airlines
Doha, Qatar - The new Middle Eastern hub has already missed several inauguration dates
The opening of Hamad International, the new airport which is destined to serve the metropolitan area of Doha, Qatar, might take place in late May for all the airlines, according to a bulletin issued by... more
ReportUkraine: shots fired against a military aircraft
Slaviansk, Ukraine - Several bullets struck an Antonov An-30 while on a reconaissance flight over the city of Slaviansk
An Ukrainian Air Force aircraft was hit by gunfire yesterday, 22th of April, by several bullets while on a reconnaissance flight over the city of Slaviansk, in the eastern of the country. The airplane,... more
Military aviationAustralia confirms purchase of 58 additional F-35 aircraft
Canberra, Australia - An 8.7-billion-Euro operation
The Australian government has officially confirmed the intention of purchasing 58 additional Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft, which will take the fleet of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)... more
Press releaseALITALIA: board of Directors meeting April 22, 2014
Rome, Italy - The results showed an improvement compared to the same period in 2013, and are in line with the Company’s expectations.
Alitalia's Board of Directors, chaired by Roberto Colaninno, met today to review the Company’s first quarter economic and operational results. The results showed an improvement compared to the same period i... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: EASA certifies EC-225 helicopter gear shaft redesign
Marignane, France - The certification to be followed by validation from other international airworthiness authorities
The redesigned vertical bevel gear shaft for Airbus Helicopters’ EC-225 has been certified, enabling its production and installation on all rotorcraft of this type in operation globally, as well as those b... more
ReportItalian PM declassifies the documents about several disasters in Italian history, including Ustica's aircraft crash
Rome, Italy - "Transparency is a duty", Renzi explains
Italian prime Minister Matteo Renzi signed today in Rome the directive which provides the declassification of the documents relative to several disasters of Italian history, including Ustica's aircraft... more
AirlinesAlitalia- Etihad Airways, ongoing board of directors meeting
Rome, Italy - The agreement is not concluded yet. Last week a reported stop
A very important meeting has started this afternoon in Rome-Fiumicino in order to decide what kind of direction the deal between Alitalia and Etihad Airways airlines will take. Italian airline CEO Gabriele... more
Civil aviationAirbus Corporate Foundation: JetBlue A-321 airplane transported aid to Haiti
Hamburg, Germany - Transported medicine, sheets, blankets and toys
The Airbus Corporate Foundation and its partners JetBlue and Luftfahrt ohne Grenzen/Wings of Help (LOG) have transported 10 tonnes of medical supplies, blankets, sheets and toys from Hamburg, Germany to... more
Military aviationAN-70 aircraft, positive tests but production in question
Kazan, Russia - Uncertainty due to tensions between Russia and Ukraine lay the long-term project on the line
The Russian-Ukrainian Antonov An-70 military transport plane is being completed. Several tests on landing and short take-off (600-800 metres) capabilities, its structural strength and service life, aircraft... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Rome-Urbe Airport is once again isolated because of a theft of copper
Rome, Italy - This is the third occurrence of a problem of this kind in less than a month
For the third time in less than a month Rome-Urbe Airport is isolated, with no phone and internet coinnections, because of a theft of copper. Just like in the other cases, the problem unfortunately... more
Military aviationF-35s: Italian Prime Minister to halve the order for Lockeed Martin's fighter aircraft?
Rome, Italy - Possible reduction from 90 to 45 examples
The Italian government, led by Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, could decide to halve the amount of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II it will purchase, passing from 90 to 45 examples. The cut, which is part... more
AccidentsMissing Malaysia Airlines aircraft: search suspended due to a cyclone
Perth, Australia - The Bluefin-21 underwater vehicle is going on with its work, but with no results so far
The search for Flight MH370 have been suspended for today, Tuesday 22 April 2014, because of the presence in the operating area of Tropical Cyclone Jack. The Boeing 777/200ER of Malaysia Airlines vanished... more
Civil aviationIacobucci HF "Sintesis" lightweight trolley line: setting new standards in the aircraft market
Frosinone, Italy - The industry unveils First and Business class seats, "Venezia" and "Rome"
Iacobucci HF Aerospace displayed last week (April 8-10) at "AIX 2014" in Hamburg its "SINTESIS". After an intensive period of research and tests, the Italian manufacturer presented its latest Lightweight... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Easter to everybody
Rome, Italy - The agency will regularly open next Tuesday, April 22, 2014
AVIONEWS informs subscribers, readers, and social network fans that the Agency will be closed next April 21, in the occasion of the Easter Monday. The normal diffusion of the news will start again next... more
AirlinesEtihad Regional: direct flight between Geneva and Toulouse inaugurated
Milan, Italy - Served twice per week by a Saab 2000 airplane
Etihad Regional announced the beginning of links between Geneva, in Switzerland, and Toulouse, in the South-Western of France. The route will be served twice per week. The F7464 flight landed at Toulouse-Blagnac... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica and shareholders' meeting: filing of Remuneration Report
Rome, Italy - Convened in May
Finmeccanica advises that, with reference to the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, convened for 9 and 15 May 2014 (first and second call) and to the Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, convened for 9,... more
AerospaceEverything is ready for the launch of the SpaceX Dragon, but weather forecasts are not favourable
Cape Canaveral, USA - Liftoff scheduled at 21:25
SpaceX and the American space agency NASA are preparing to launch the third resupply mission of the California-based company to the International Space Station. The Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters' new EC-145T2 is certified
Donauwörth, Germany - Deliveries to begin in the third quarter
The newest member of Airbus Helicopters’ proven EC-145 rotorcraft family –the EC-145T2– has been certified, clearing the way for customer deliveries beginning in the third quarter of this year. Issued by th... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Transavia Bari-Amsterdam flight inaugurated
Bari, Italy - "It will favour the growth of flows from an area of great interest", Giuseppe Acierno, AdP Chief Executive Officer
Yesterday, Thursday 17 April 2014, the flight operated by Transavia between Bari's "Karol Wojtyla" Airport and Amsterdam-Schiphol was inaugurated: the Boeing 737 aircraft of the Air France-KLM Group was... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia-Etihad talks, Italian Transport Minister: "Maybe someone is rowing against"
Rome, Italy - According to Lupi the plan submitted by the Middle Eastern company does not include the rumoured 3000 layoffs
The negotiation between Alitalia and Etihad for the entry of the Abu Dhabi-based company in the ownership structure of the main Italian carrier has not stopped, but has just slowed down: this is the opinion... more
AirlinesAir India: 500-million-dollar bridge loan and aircraft sale to pay its new 787s
Delhi, India - The four Dreamliners will be delivered between May and November
Air India is putting in place some measures which are needed to ensure the liquidity for the purchase of some 787 aircraft in outstanding order, which will be delivered between May and November this year:... more
IndustryBoeing delivers 8,000th B-737 airplane
Seattle, Usa - United Airlines receives a B-737/900ER with a special logo
Boeing yesterday delivered the 8,000th 737 to come off the production line to United Airlines, marking another important milestone for this airplane. The aircraft, a Next-Generation B-737/900ER (Extended... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Italian Transport Minister: "Etihad's letter for Alitalia has arrived, the response pertains to private companies"
Rome, Italy - The role of Fiumicino and Malpensa, in addition to the layoffs, are the issues which need to be solved
New developments emerged about the alleged stoppage in 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. During... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: publication of the list of candidates for the Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - Proposals to be voted by the Shareholders’ Meeting
In view of the forthcoming Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, which is convened for 9, 14 and 15 May, 2014, on first, second and third call respectively, and of the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, con... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Emirates: missed revenues for almost 200 million Euros because of Dubai's runway closure
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Works ion the Middle Eastern hub will last from May 1st to July 20
As reported during the past days (AVIONEWS), starting from May 1st to July 20 upgrading works will be performed at Dubai Airport for the renewal of the two runways of the Middle Eastern hub, which will... more
SecuritySelex ES: canonization mass in Rome will have secure communications thanks to the TETRA network
Rome, Italy - The system will allow operators to securely coordinate their control and security management activities
When the Catholic Church canonizes Popes John XXIII and John Paul II later this month, the Police forces of the Municipality of Rome will benefit from secure digital communications thanks to Selex ES’s T... more
Military aviationUK Defence. F-35 Lightning II airplane to make in Britain the maiden flight outside of the US (VIDEO)
London, UK - At the "Royal International Air Tattoo" and at the "Farnborough International Air Show".
F-35 Lightning II aircraft will fly in Britain for the first time this summer, the Defence Secretary has announced. The airplane will make its international debut in July at the "Royal International... more
AerospaceISS: SpaceX Dragon's launch scheduled for Friday 18, spacewalk for Wednesday 23
Houston, USA - Extra-vehicular activity needed to replace a faulty MDM system
The American space agency NASA and SpaceX are targeting a 3:25 pm EDT (8:25 pm GMT/UTC) launch on Friday, April 18, of SpaceX's third cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station from Cape... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Stoppage to Alitalia-Etihad talks (2): confirmation still awaited
Rome, Italy - According to rumours, the Abu Dhabi-based company decided not to invest in the Italian carrier
Confirmations are still awaited for rumours reported today, Thursday 17 April 2014, by "Il Messaggero" regarding the stoppage to the talks between Alitalia and Etihad for the entry of the Abu Dhabi-based... more
IndustryMilitary airplanes. Selex ES: tests confirm operating capability of the BriteCloud system
Luton, UK - It is a self-contained Digital RF Memory (DRFM) jammer
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, has successfully carried out multiple end-to-end tests of its BriteCloud Expendable Active Decoy (EAD) technology. The tests proved the new technology’s capability under l... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Did Alitalia-Etihad talks feel through?
Rome, Italy - According to rumours, the Abu Dhabi-based company considered that the required technical and political conditions are not in place
The news still need confirmation, but it is potentially clamorous: when everyone was waiting for the arrival of the letter of intents with which Etihad Airways was expected to formalize its interest for... more
IndustryATR honors a pan-African delegation of ambassadors
Toulouse, France - The visit is to enforce the continent as a priority region for the industry
The European regional aircraft manufacturer ATR welcomed today a high-level pan-African delegation as part of company's continuing search to develop and strengthen new industrial partnerships in this region.... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and noise. ACI Europe and AEA: air transport partners welcome latest development in EU rules
Brussels, Belgium - The declarations of the two associations
Today, the European Parliament adopted a new regulation on the establishment of rules and procedures with regard to the introduction of noise-related operating restrictions at European airports. Airlines... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: still alert on the central-South of the Italian Peninsula
Rome, Italy - A bulletin for adverse conditions issued and it integrates and extends those already diffused
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions and it integrates and extends those already diffused in the last days.... more
AerospaceNASA and SpaceX ink agreement for the use of the historical launch pad of the Apollo missions
Cape Canaveral, USA - The California-based company will operate the facility at its own expense
NASA Kennedy Space Center's historic Launch Complex 39A, the site from which numerous Apollo and space shuttle missions started, is beginning a new mission as a commercial launch site. The American... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia: Etihad's letter of intents to arrive today
Rome, Italy - Castellucci (Atlantia): "This is a moment of strategic turning point!"
The wait might be over: yesterday, Tuesday 15 April 2014, Etihad Airways' board of directors met and outlined the letter of intents for the entry of the Abu Dhabi-based carrier in the ownership structure... more
ReportUkrainian crisis: NATO to intensify flights of its aircraft over Baltic and Mediterranean area
Kiev, Ukraine - Moscow must make clear “It doesn’t support the violent actions of pro-Russian separatists", Rasmussen claims
NATO's Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, speaking with journalists today, Wednesday 16 April 2in Brussels explained that the military presence of the alliance in the Baltic and Mediterranean area... more
PeopleFinmeccanica’s board: the Italian Government 5 names
Rome, Italy - In addition to chairman De Gennaro and next CEO Moretti, the ministry of Treasury will present to the shareholder’s meeting a list to be approved in May
Within a month Finmeccanica’s next board composition will be approved. The Group, which is going to be lead by the new named Mauro Moretti (the outgoing Ferrovie dello Stato managing director), h... more
Press releaseEtihad Airways announced strong first quarter with positive growth over previous year
Rome, Italy - A total of 3.2 million passengers travelled with the airline between January and March 2014
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced its strongest ever passenger and cargo volumes for a first quarter, together with USD1.4 billion in total revenues during... more
AirlinesFuel from rubbish for British Airways' aircraft
London, United Kingdom - Agreement signed with Solena Fuels for the creation of a production facility
The sector of alternative fuels is continuosuly expanding, and also one of the main companies, such as British Airways, decided to do a significant step in this direction, signing an agreement with Solena... more
PeopleAirbus Group announces key management appointments at Airbus Helicopters, Airbus DS and Aerolia
Toulouse, France - Effective 5 May
Airbus Group has made three key management changes at its Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Defence and Space Divisions as well as its Aerolia subsidiary. Effective 5 May, current Aerolia CEO Christian... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: rescheduling of Financial calendar for 2014
Rome, Italy - The BoD to approve results for the 1Q14 on Tuesday 6 May
Fimeccanica informs that, as partial amendment to the Financial Calendar released on 20 December 2013, the Board of Directors’ Meeting to approve the Results for the First Quarter 2014 will be held on T... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia: wait goes on for Etihad's letter of intents
Rome, Italy - Meanwhile the Abu Dhabi-based company continues with its growth: revenues up by 27% in the first quarter
The letter of intents with which Etihad will formalize its interest for an investment in Alitalia has not arrived yet, but there is the feeling that any moment may be the right one for this fundamental... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Japan National Police Agency orders another AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - For law enforcement in Kagoshima Prefecture
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace announced that the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) has ordered another AW-139 intermediate twin helicopter which will be operated... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Australia gives its go-ahead to the construction of Sydney's second airport
Canberra, Australia - Works are expected to start in 2016
The Australian government has approved the construction of Sydney's second airport, a project which has been debated for almost 70 years, whose realization will have a cost of about 2,4 billion Australian... more
PeopleMauro Moretti: before Finmeccanica a career in Ferrovie dello Stato
Rome, Italy - New CEO, just named by Italian Government, holds lots of national and international jobs. He is also mayor of Mompeo, a small village in central Italy
Who is next Finmeccanica’s CEO? Mauro Moretti, born in Rimini 60 years ago, is from 2006 the managing director of Ferrovie dello Stato (the Italian state-owned railway company), in which he spent his e... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: Airbus "Best Improving Supplier" Award Winner
Turin, Italy - On the occasion of a ceremony held in Toulouse
On the occasion of a ceremony held in Toulouse, Airbus awarded the prize of 'Best Improving Supplier' to Alenia Aermacchi (AA) for having featured, among their partners, the highest industrial performance... more
Fair and showsPiaggio Aero: Free Sky Aviation appointed as first authorized service center in mainland China
Shanghai, China - The industry confirms at "ABACE 2014" its continued commitment to expansion in China
Piaggio Aero confirms at "ABACE 2014" its continued commitment to its expansion in China by appointing Free Sky Aviation Co. Ltd as the first P-180 Avanti/II authorized service center in mainland China.... more
AerospaceLaunch of the Dragon spacecraft postponed again for a technical glitch
Cape Canaveral, USA - New opportunity on Friday 18 April
Monday's launch attempt of the SpaceX Dragon cargo craft, loaded with nearly 5,000 pounds of supplies for the International Space Station’s Expedition 39 crew, was scrubbed due to a helium leak on the F... more
IndustryIndra will implement a Surface movement radar at Geneva Airport
Rome, Italy - The system will improve the management of one of the most important Swiss airport in low-visibility conditions
Skyguide, an air navigation service provider, has selected Indra to implement a new Surface movement radar (SMR) at Geneva Airport (Switzerland). This system will make it possible to control with maximum... more