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Military aviationF-35 aircraft, Italian Defence Minister: "Thinking to a reduction is legitimate"
Rome, Italy - "Do we need the Air Force and air defence? This is the question we should ask ourselves"
Italian Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti, during an interview with "Sky Tg24" announced that the government will review its purchase plan for the F-35 aircraft. "Thinking to a rationalisation is legitimate,... more
AirlinesAir India's Dreamliner aircraft grounded in Paris due to technical glitch
Paris, France - Many problems for the company's 787s since their introduction
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft operated by Air India has been grounded since Saturday 15 March 2014 at Paris-Roissy's "Charles de Gaulle" Airport because of a technical problem, which forced the company... more
MuseumsAirbus: Concorde MSN1 airplane arrived at its new museum (VIDEO)
Toulouse, France - This model made its last flight in April 1985
One of the first Concorde jetliners built at Toulouse, France has made its final "Voyage" with the aircraft’s ground transfer to the Airbus-supported Aeroscopia museum site at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport. D... more
Military aviationUS' and German aircraft to perform inspection flights over Russia and Belarus
Moscow, Russia - Operation in the context of the "Open Skies" Treaty
The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation communicated that some US' and German inspectors will perform inspection flights over Russia and Belarus from March 17 to 21, in the context of the "Open... more
IndustryAirbus: SaudiGulf orders four A-320ceo aircraft
Toulouse, France - To be delivered early 2015
SaudiGulf, a new Saudi Arabian airline wholly owned by Abdul Hadi Al Qahtani Group of Companies has signed a firm contract with Airbus for four A-320ceo, to be delivered early 2015. The aircraft is equipped... more
AerospaceSpaceX: Dragon's launch delayed to March 30
Cape Canaveral, USA - The California-based company is not providing any official explanation
SpaceX decided to postpone the departure of it Dragon cargo spacecraft, bound for the International Space Station: the liftoff aboard a Falcon 9 rocket was scheduled for 4:41 am EDT (9:41 am GMT/UTC) on... more
MiscellaneousIndia report: Public Interest Litigation filed into Sindhuratna tragedy
New Delhi, India - Two officials lost their lives and seven persons were injured in the accident on the submarine
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed during the past hours in the Indian Supreme Court, asking for a Court-monitored probe into the tragedy of the INS Sindhuratna, and a compensation of 10 million... more
AccidentsNose gear collapses during takeoff, US Airways aircraft skids off the runway at Philadelphia (VIDEO)
Philadelphia, USA - No injuries reported for passengers and crew members
The nose gear of a US Airways aircraft with 154 persons on board (149 passengers and four crew members) collapsed when the plane was about to take off from Philadelphia International Airport, therefore... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. Renzi: "Finmeccanica: firstly the strategy, then the names"
Rome, Italy - "We will be very decisive and determined in pinpinting what public companies must do"
Taking part in the program "Porta a porta" on Italian state-run TV channel "RAI1", Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi talked about the future of the main state-owned or partially state-owned companies,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Helicopters, model AS-350B, B1, B2, B3, BA, C, D, D1, AS-355E, F, F1, F2, N, and NP helicopters (2011-22-05R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a T/R control rod, loss of T/R control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 49 (Thursday, March 13, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 14169-14174] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
AccidentsAccident for a helicopter in the United Kingdom, member of the House of Lords dies (VIDEO)
Gillingham, United Kingdom - Four victims, causes yet to be ascertained
Lord Ballyedmond, Northern-Irish millionaire entrepreneur and member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom, died in a helicopter accident in the evening of Thursday 13 March 2014: the crash of the... more
ReportSupport to the two riflemen of the Italian Navy: the Italian Chamber approved unanimously the order of the day
Rome, Italy - With 391 votes in favour of it
The Italian Chamber of deputies approved unanimity yesterday, with 391 votes in favour, the order of the day to support the two riflemen, presented by the President of the Defense Commission, Elio Vito,... more
IndustryATR. Etihad Regional leases four -72/500 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The airline has already commenced crew recruitment
Etihad Regional today announced a multi-million dollar agreement to lease four ATR-72/500 aircraft, which will see the carrier boost its regional fleet to 12 and support its rapidly expanding network. All... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters. Helibras begins deliveries of upgraded AS-365 Panther K2 to the Brazilian Army
Marignane, France - AH's enhanced version is the first to be fully certified in Brazil
The first two upgraded AS-365 Panther K2 rotorcraft will be delivered this month by Airbus Helicopters’ Helibras subsidiary to the Brazilian Army Aviation Command (AvEx), "Providing a modernized platform w... more
ConferencesACI Europe: fresh analysis pitches new approach to airline-airport bickering about charges
London, UK - On the occasion of the "6th ACI Airport Economics & Finance Conference" taking place in London today and tomorrow
On the occasion of the "6th ACI Airport Economics & Finance Conference" taking place in London today and tomorrow, ACI EUROPE released fresh analysis on competition within the aviation industry. This... more
IndustrySelex ES consolidates its businesses in the US and Germany
Rome, Italy - To enhance the company’s international network
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, has created two new entities, named Selex ES Inc. in the USA and Selex ES GmbH in Germany, each incorporating the activities carried out within these two countries. The... more
AirlinesDelta is thinking to the purchase of a significant number of wide-bodied aircraft
Atlanta, USA - The US' company is taking into consideration both Airbus and Boeing models
Delta Air Lines is taking into consideration the issuing of a request for proposals for a large order of wide-bodied aircraft, with which the company aims to renew its fleet for long-haul operations. Particularly,... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: availability of Board of Directors minutes and up-to-date by laws
Rome, Italy - On the Company's website
Finmeccanica advises that, under the current legislation, the minutes of the Board of Directors’ meeting held on 6 March 2014, containing the amendments to the By Laws pursuant to the provisions of the L... more
Finance and economyAutogrill. The BoD approves the consolidated financial statements at 31 December 2013: the increase in revenues in airports
Milan, Italy - The demerger launches a new course for the Food&Beverage sector
The Board of Directors approves the consolidated financial statements at 31 December 2013: · Consolidated revenues: €3,984.8m vs €4,075.6m in 2012 (down 0.3% at constant rates; down 2.2% at current rate... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Etihad: due diligence for Alitalia to take "Some more time"
Lugano, Switzerland - "There is an interest, but conditions must be met", Abu Dhabi-based company's Chief Commercial Officer explained
Etihad Airways Chief Commercial Officer Peter Baumgartner provided some updates about the negotiation between the Abu Dhabi-based company and Alitalia for the entry in the ownership structure of the main... more
Fair and showsBoeing: SpiceJet announced order for 42 B-737 MAX 8 airplanes
Hyderabad, India - During "India Aviation 2014"
Boeing and SpiceJet announced yesterday at "India Aviation 2014" an order for 42 B-737 MAX 8 airplanes. The order, previously listed as unidentified on the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website, is valued... more
Finance and economyAustrian Airlines: annual results for 2013
Milan, Italy - AA returns to profitability after six years
The rigorous restructuring program implemented by the Austrian Airlines Group is clearly reflected in the business results for the year 2013: Austrian Airlines (AA) succeeded in posting an operating profit... more
AccidentsFAA: airworthiness directive on the 777 included also vanished Malaysia Airlines' aircraft
Washington, USA - According to Boeing the missing aircraft was not subject to the AD
On Thursday 6 March 2014 the US' Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an airworthiness directive (number 2014-05-03), regarding Boeing's 777 aircraft. The measure, as explained by the US' agency,... more
Finance and economyLufthansa Group: financial results 2013
Frankfurt, Germany - Group’s reported operating result comes to EUR 697m
Deutsche Lufthansa AG has achieved the targeted improvement in earnings well. Adjusted for non-recurring effects, the operating profit rose year on year by 62 per cent to EUR 1.042bn (previous year: EUR... more
AerospaceFavorauble weather forecasts for the launch of Space Station-bound Dragon
Cape Canaveral, USA - SpaceX's spacecraft will carry more than two tonnes of supplies to the orbiting laboratory
Weather situation is expected to be positive for the liftoff of SpaceX-3 to the International Space Station. The forecast predicts a 70% chance of favourable conditions at launch time, scheduled for 4:41... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Flights cancelled in the UK due to fog
London, United Kingdom - Worst disruption reported at London-City Airport
Today, Thursday 14 March 2014, a thick fog is affecting the United Kingdom, causing disruption in the air transport sector, with flights cancelled and delays in several airports of the country. The... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC-US FAA: Memorandum of Cooperation signed yesterday about the development of the suborbital commercial flights
Rome, Italy - In the site of the Italian Embassy in Washington
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority)-FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Memorandum of Cooperation for the development of the suborbital commercial transport signed yesterday, March 12, in Washington... more
AerospaceEuropean Parliament adopts European Earth Observation programme Copernicus
Brussels, Belgium - The launch of the first satellite Sentinel-1 in April
The European Commission welcomed yesterday's vote of the European Parliament on the Copernicus Regulation. Copernicus, the EU's Earth Observation Programme, will ensure the regular observation and monitoring... more
AirportsItaly. Naples Airport enriches of five new links
Naples, Italy - From next Summer to Genoa, Olbia (Italy) and international to Nantes and Bordeaux (France) and Skiathos (Greece)
The great interest to Naples is confirmed with the launch of five new connections served by Volotea, starting from the Summer of this year. The Italian city will be the take-off for two new domestic... more
CargoIATA: eighth "World Cargo Symposium" begins with call for cut in transit times
Los Angeles, Usa - "WCS" has attracted a record attendance level of more than 1000 delegates
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) commenced its "8th World Cargo Symposium" in Los Angeles with a call for the average end-to-end transit time to be cut by up to 48 hours by the end of... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. High Court stops strike at Dublin Airport
Dublin, Ireland - DAA had asked SIPTU union to review its decision
The Irish High Court issued an injunction in order to stop the employees of Dublin, Shannon and Cork airports from going on strike on Friday 14 March, the first day of Saint Patrick's weekend, an initiative... more
Press releaseCathay Pacific announces 2013 annual results
Rome, Italy - The airline continued to upgrade its fleet, taken delivery of 19 new aircraft
The Cathay Pacific Group today announced an attributable profit of HK$2,620 million for 2013. This compares to a profit of HK$862 million (restated) in the previous year. Earnings per share were HK66.6... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 717/200 airplanes (2014-05-22)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking, which could result in a severed frame and might increase the loading of adjacent frames, resulting in damage to the adjacent structure and consequent loss of structural integrity
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13530-13533] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. AEA and "SES": one more step towards the "Single European Sky"
Brussels, Belgium - The Association of European Airlines warmly welcomes this development
Today, 12th March, the European Parliament in full session adopted the report of its Transport and Tourism Committee, drafted by Rapporteur Marian-Jean Marinescu MEP, on the "Single European Sky II+" programme... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Helicopters, model AS-332L1 helicopters (2014-05-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the longitudinal beams Y350 and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13524-13526] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Volcano spews ash in Kamchatka, "Orange" warning for aviation
Petropavlovsk-Kamcha, Russia - No risk posed for the local population
The ash emission of a volcano in the region of Kamchatka might caus some disruption in the air transport sector in Russia. Karymsky, a volcano which has ben almost constantly active since since January... more
ConferencesAirplanes and unions. First SPA (Sky Team Pilots Association) 2014 meeting ended today
Rome, Italy - Organized by KALPA
"On Wednesday, March 12, 2014 the SkyTeam Pilots Association (SPA) concluded its semiannual meeting in Mombasa, Kenya, hosted by the Kenya Airline Pilots Association (KALPA). The very well organised meeting... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Helicopters, model AS-350B, BA, B1, B2, C, D, and D1; AS-355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters (2014-05-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the TGB control lever, loss of tail rotor control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13526-13528] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Helicopters model AS-332C, AS-332L, AS-332L1, AS-332L2, and SA-330J helicopters (2014-05-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the hoist cable from jamming and subsequent cable failure, which could result in injury and damage to the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13521-13524] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
IndustryAirbus DS: A400M airplane successfully completes first airdrop trials
Toulouse, France - During 11 flights over a two-week period
The A400M new generation airlifter has successfully completed one of the most important elements of its continuing military flight-test programme –the first phase of airdrop trials. Flying over the F... more
PeopleLufthansa: important personnel decisions
Frankfurt, Germany - During its meeting today
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG elected Karl Ulrich Garnadt (57) to the Group's Executive Board at its meeting today in Frankfurt. He will take up his position on 1 May 2014 and assume Board... more
DiscussionsIndia report: numerous Members of Parliament with criminal charges
New Delhi, India - An interesting and detailed account published over those members of the lower house with criminal charges
An Indian newspaper published an interesting report about the Members of Indian Parlament (MPs), regarding the number of members of the Lok Sabha ("People Assembly"), the lower house of New Delhi's Parliament,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: industry on track for second year of improving profits
Geneva, Switzerland - Rising fuel costs largely offset by increased demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the airline industry remains on track to deliver a second consecutive year of improved profitability. This is despite a slight downward... more
Press releaseAirplanes and transport. European Parliament approves proposals to speed up reform of air traffic control services SES2+
Brussels, Belgium - Voted on its first reading of the draft legislation, will hand it over to the next Parliament, after the elections in May
Draft legislation to streamline air traffic management, so as to make Europe’s airlines more competitive, share airspace better and reduce pollution, was backed by MEPs on Wednesday. The proposed u... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Helicopters model AS-332C, AS-332L, AS-332L1, AS-332L2, EC-225LP, and SA-330J helicopters (2014-05-11)
Washington, Usa - To detect corrosion or a crack on a turnbuckle and prevent the failure of a turnbuckle, loss of control of the tail rotor and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13519-13521] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes (2014-05-23)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of electrical power, which could result in the loss of flight displays and reduced controllability of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 47 (Tuesday, March 11, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13528-13530] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
AccidentsVanished Malaysia Airlines aircraft: Beijing Airport had received terrorist threat some days before
Beijing, China - Still no result from the searches
Still no news from the search of Malaysia Airlines' Boeing 777/200ER aircraft which vanished from radar screens during the night between Friday 7 and Saturday 8 March in the airspace between Malaysia and... more
IndustryAirbus DS presents the Orlik MPT trainer aircraft
Madrid, Spain - The ceremony was held in the Warsawa Okeçie factory, Poland
Airbus Defence and Space rolled out the PZL 130 Orlik MPT (Multi Purpose Trainer), a new version of the twin-seat aircraft with glass cockpit. This solution is a development of the Orlik TC II Garmin already... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (Eurocopter) model EC-135P1, EC-135P2, EC-135P2+, EC-135T1, EC-135T2, and EC-135T2+ helicopters (2014-05-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect wear in the MGB that could lead to a gear tooth rupture, failure of the MGB, loss of power to the main rotor, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 46 (Monday, March 10, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 13201-13204] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
AerospaceAstronauts of Expedition 38 land in Kazakhstan (VIDEO)
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - Kotov, Hopkins and Ryazanskiy complete their mission
Soyuz Commander Oleg Kotov and Expedition 38 Flight Engineers Mike Hopkins and Sergey Ryazanskiy landed in Kazakhstan at 4:24 am GMT/UTC. They landed inside the Soyuz TMA-10 spacecraft ending their mission... more