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IndustryAirbus: Kuwait Airways firms up commitment for 25 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Ten A-350XWB and 15 A-320 aircraft
Airbus confirms Kuwait Airways, the National airline of Kuwait, has ordered 25 aircraft including ten A-350/900 and 15 A-320neo Family aircraft as part of the airlines’ fleet renewal strategy. The carrier a... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space-ESA: contract signed for next phase of new-generation geostationary satellite platform
Cannes, France - Via the "Neosat" program
Thales Alenia Space signed a contract yesterday with the European Space Agency (ESA) covering phase B in the development of ESA's new-generation platform for geostationary satellites, via the Neosat program.... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Strike today at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - Workers of the security sector to down tools until 11:00 pm
German union Verdi called a strike for the workers of the security sector at Frabkfurt Airport for today, Friday 21 February 2014, causing tens of cancellations in the third busiest European hub after... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Airplanes, model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes (2014-03-08)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct latent failure of the flap down drive disconnection due to an already-failed interconnecting strut sensor, which could result in a consequent loss of control of the plane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9398-9400] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
Press releaseAirplanes and transport: EC finds that public interventions at Berlin-Schönefeld Airport did not involve state aid
Brussels, Belgium - The financial incentives foreseen were well-targeted
The European Commission has concluded that various measures taken by the publicly-owned Berlin-Schönefeld Airport manager FBS did not confer any undue economic advantage to the airport or to the airlines... more
SecurityFAA AD on ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes, model ATR-42 and Model ATR-72 (2014-03-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the decrease of the fire extinguishing agent efficiency, which could delay fire extinction and allow fire propagation out of the nacelle fire protected area, resulting in damage to the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9387-9389] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
AirportsMunich airport gets the approval for the construction of a third runway
Munich, Germany - Satisfaction was expressed by the CEO of the airport’s operating company
Munich's "Franz Josef Strauss" airport, in Germany, has received the approval from the Bavarian authorities for the construction of a third runway. This was announced with great satisfaction by the airport's... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Slovenia to sell Adria Airways and Ljubljana Airport by year's end
Ljubljana, Slovenia - The carrier, which improved its financial situation, might be attractive for investors
The Slovenian government is planning the sale of Adria Airways and of the management firm of Ljubljana Airport by year's end, as confirmed by Prime Minister Alenka Bratusek in an interview with the german... more
Press releaseState aid: EC approves agreements between Aarhus airport and Ryanair
Brussels, Belgium - These arrangements were expected to increase the operating profits of the airport
The European Commission has found that agreements giving discounts on airport charges and marketing incentives concluded between Aarhus airport and Ryanair in 1999 did not involve any state aid. Indeed,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Helicopters, model AS-332C, AS-332L, AS-332L1, AS-332L2, and SA-330J helicopters (2014-03-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a main servo-control upper end fitting, and subsequent failure of the flight controls and loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9395-9397] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
Press releaseAircraft and State aid: EC adopts new guidelines to airports and airlines
Brussels, Belgium - Aimed at ensuring good connections between regions and mobility of European citizens
The European Commission adopted today new guidelines on how Member States can support airports and airlines in line with EU state aid rules. The guidelines are aimed at ensuring good connections between... more
Press releaseState aid: EC approves investment aid for Marseille-Provence airport and airport charges
Brussels, Belgium - For € 12.3 million
The European Commission has decided that €12.3 million investment aid granted by different regional bodies to the Marseille Provence airport is in line with EU state aid rules, because it favoured the d... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Airplanes, model A-330/200 and /300 series airplanes, and A-340/200, /300, /500, and /600 (2014-03-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9382-9385] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) Helicopters, model 204B (2014-03-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent disengagement of the cable from the barrel, failure of the T/R pitch control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9400-9402] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
IndustryAvianca signed a maintenance contract for its new fleet of ATR-72/600 aircraft
Toulouse, France - For a period of 10 years
Avianca, one of the most recognized airlines in Latin America, has selected ATR to maintain and repair its new fleet of ATR-72/600 aircraft for a period of 10 years. As reported at the time, in late 2012... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Air France-KLM comes back to profitability and wants to invest in GOL
Paris, France - "While continuing to focus on strict cost discipline, we are also preparing the group’s future", CEO De Juniac explains
Air France-KLM announced its results for fiscal year 2013: during the past year the french-Dutch group experienced a 0.4% revenue growth up to 25.52 billion Euros, which allowed it to achieve an operating... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company, model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes (2014-03-07)
Washington, Usa - To reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9392-9395] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes (2014-03-17)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct incorrectly oriented or fractured fasteners, which could result in detachment of the flap hinge-box and the flap surface, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9389-9392] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance: "Long and difficult talks will be needed for Alitalia's restructuring"
Brussels, Belgium - "I'm waiting to see who my interlocutor will be in Renzi's government", the EU Competition Commissioner explains
European Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia intervened on the topic of ALitalia's restucturing during a press conference in Brussels which took place today, Thursday 20 February 2014. "Alitalia's... more
SecurityFAA AD on Various Restricted Category Helicopters by Bell, model HH-1K, TH-1F, TH-1L, UH-1A, UH-1B, UH-1E, UH-1F, UH-1H, UH-1L, and UH-1P (2014-03-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent disengagement of the cable from the barrel, failure of the T/R pitch control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9385-9387] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityUnited States: possible risk of attacks on the aircraft with explosives hidden in shoes
Washington, USA - Department of Homeland Security increases checks
The Department of Homeland Security of the United States (DHS) warned airlines of the possible risk of attacks on US-bound flights carried out through explosives hidden in shoes, according to reports from... more
IndustrySelex ES shortlisted for the "International TETRA awards 2014"
Rome, Italy - Event which will be held tomorrow in London
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, has been shortlisted for the "International TETRA Awards 2014" which will be held in London on the 21st February. The nomination is for the company’s TETRA system which w... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: rain alert on the Centre-South
Rome, Italy - Orange criticality on Campania and Friuli-Venezia Giulia
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, in collaboration with the involved Regions, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The bulletin indicates from... more
IndustrySuccessful first flight for the Cessna Citation Latitude aircraft (VIDEO)
Wichita, USA - According to the US' company the airplane "Performed as expected"
Cessna successfully concluded the first flight of the Citation Latitude, the new business aircraft of the Wichita-based company. During this first flight the engineers of the US' firm tested flaps,... more
IndustryBoeing: SunExpress finalize order for B-737 airplanes
Antalya, Turkey - 15 MAXs and 25 Next Generation; options for ten additional aircraft
Boeing and SunExpress have finalized an order for 15 B-737 MAX 8s and 25 Next-Generation 737/800 airplanes. The order, valued at more than $3.8 billion at list prices, also includes options for 10 additional... more
IndustryAirbus and Korean Air Aerospace: 1000th Sharklet delivery for the A-320 aircraft family
Toulouse, France - And 25 years of partnership
Airbus and Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD) yesterday announced the handover of the 1,000th fuel-saving Sharklet for the A-320 aircraft Family and 25 years of partnership at a special ceremony at... more
Military aviationDelayed delivery of the 737 AEW&C aircraft: Turkey offers Boeing its conditions to avoid the penalty
Ankara, Turkey - Among other things, Ankara is asking an increase in the start-up support period from two to five years
Turkey demanded Boeing to fullfil several conditions in order to obtain the cancellation of the penalty ofr the delays in the delivery of the 737 AEW&C aircraft. Cemal Evci, project director at the... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia cancels the duty of takeover from its statute in order to favour Etihad
Rome, Italy - A meeting with unions to discuss the reduction of labour costs is scheduled on February 24
As expected, the assembly of Alitalia shareholders which took place yesterday, Tuesday 18 February 2014, voted to cancel from the statute the duty of takeover of the whole capital if a shareholder passes... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and events. "Russian Hour" at "Heli-Expo 2014"
Moscow, Russia - The exbihition will take place from February 25-27 in Anaheim, in USA
On 26, February 2014 Helicopter Industry Association of Russia and Russian Helicopters Holding (OBORONPROM Corporation subsidiary within a Russian Technologies State Corporation company) will traditionally... more
AccidentsOff-shore accident in Rio de Janeiro, a helicopter crashes into the sea
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The Robinson R-22 belonged to a flight school. An instructor and a student on board
No one survived the incident that took place yesterday February 18th in the morning off the shore of Barra de Guaratiba, 50 kilometres southwest of Rio de Janeiro, when a helicopter crashed into the sea. The... more
AirlinesMalaysian Airlines is planning an order for 100 aircraft
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The carrier is trying to reduce its operational costs
Malaysian Airlines is reportedly ready to place an order for 100 new aircraft during the upcoming months, in the context of a plan which is aimed to costantly come back to profitability after the losses... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: rains on the North from last night
Rome, Italy - Orange criticality on Friuli Venezia Giulia
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. The phenomena hitting on the different areas of the Country, could... more
Military aviationEurofighter aircraft: BAE and Saudi Arabia finally find a pricing agreement
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Economic terms of the Salam programme defined
The Governments of the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia managed to find an agreement about price escalation terms relating to the Typhoon aircraft under the Salam programme. The Understanding Document signed... more
Military aviationUAC is not concerned about possible copying of its Su-35 aircraft by China
Moscow, Russia - "I believe we have more opportunities with joint development", the CEO of the Russian aerospace company explained
Chief Executive Officer of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Mikhael Pogosyan explained that the Russian aerospace company is not concerned about possible plagiarism of the Sukhoi Su-35 aircraft by China,... more
AerospaceCygnus successfully undocked from the International Space Station
Houston, USA - Tomorrow the spacecraft will perform a destructive entry into Earth's atmosphere
Orbital Sciences Corporation’s Cygnus spacecraft, which delivered nearly one-and-a-half tons of supplies and scientific equipment to the International Space Station in January, completed its first commercial c... more
PeopleAlenia Aermacchi: Giancarlo Grasso replaces Amedeo Caporaletti
Turin, Italy - As the new Chairman
The Board of Directors of Alenia Aermacchi, during today’s session held in Turin, has taken note of the resignation of Chairman Amedeo Caporaletti and appointed Giancarlo Grasso as the new Chairman.... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia changes its statute to pave the way for Etihad
Rome, Italy - Extraordinary assembly of the shareholders to be held today
Today, Tuesday 18 February 2014, an extraordinary meeting of Alitalia shareholders will take place: the main reason of the assembly is an important operation for the entry of Etihad in the ownership structure... more
ReportItalian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about two Marines: Valensise summoned the Indian ambassador
Rome, Italy - To express the Italian government’s surprise and deep disappointment at the latest deferral
The Secretary General of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Michele Valensise summoned today the Indian ambassador to Italy, Basant Kumar Gupta, to the foreign ministry in Rome to express the Italian... more
Finance and economyAircraft and transport. Ferrovial makes offer for three airports in the UK
Madrid, Spain - The Spanish firm wants to acquire Glasgow, Aberdeen and Southampton
According to rumours reported in the past hours by "Reuters", Ferrovial made a bid to purchase three airports in the United Kingdom. Spanish newspaper "Expansion" explained that the offer was worth... more
Fair and showsAirplanes, helicopters, and electronics. Selex ES marks 100 years of EW in support of air operations
Luton, UK - The industry announces its programme of special events at "EWCI 2014" in Bangalore
At "EWCI 2014" in Bangalore, Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, will be announcing its programme of special branding and events to recognise the company’s 100 year heritage in Electronic Warfare (EW). T... more
ReportEthiopian Airlines hijacking: asylum chances for the co-pilot "Not very high" (VIDEO)
Geneva, Switzerland - Controversy arises for Swiss Air Force's missed intervention
Geneva prosecutor Olivier Jornot explained that the chances of winning asylum for the co-pilot of the Ethiopian Airlines aircraft which was hijacked yesterday, Monday 17 February 2014, and which landed... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian CUB Trasporti: four hour strike next Friday
Rome, Italy - A protection predicted at Fiumicino airport
CUB (Confederazione unitaria di base) announces a strike in the air and airport sectors for next Friday, February 21, 2014 for four hours (from 1:00pm to 5:00pm for operating fields; 4 hours at the end... more
AerospaceEverything is ready for Cygnus' undocking from the Space Station
Houston, USA - The spacecraft is destined to burn up over the Pacific Ocean
Orbital Sciences' Cygnus cargo spacecraft, which delivered almost a ton-and-a-half of supplies and scientific experiments to the International Space Station in January (AVIONEWS), will complete its month-long... more
Civil aviationBad weather in United States, Japan and England. Aircraft and companies struggling
London, UK - Blizzards, storms and heavy rains have already caused delays, casualties and injuries
The current bad weather which is inflicting severe damage in areas of the United States, United Kingdom and Japan doesn't seem willing to stop anytime soon. Japan in particular is facing the hardest issues,... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters to supply seven aircraft to Spain’s Traffic Department
Albacete, Spain - Four AS-355NP Ecureuils and three EC-135s
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Spanish Traffic Department to supply a total of seven helicopters: four AS-355NP Ecureuils and three EC-135s, with the latter aircraft to be operated by... more
SecurityEthiopian airplane hijacked (2). "Scramble" of the fighter planes by the Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - Two Eurofighter Typhoons of the 36th Wing in Gioia del Colle took off in the early morning of today
Two Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft of the 36th Wing in Gioia del Colle (Bari), took off in the early morning of today, on Monday February 17, for a "Scramble" to intercept an hijacked plane. The... more
Press releaseAntitrust, aircraft and transport: fines to Ryanair and to easyJet for more than a million Euro
Rome, Italy - Due to misleading practices in the travel insurance
"Fines for a gross amount of € 1,050,000 (€ 850,000 to Ryanair and € 200,000 to easyJet) for the lack of transparency of travel insurance policies offered during the on line purchase of air-tickets and f... more
AccidentsAircraft crash in Nepal, 18 were on board. Wreckage found, no survivors
Arghakhanchi, Nepal - The de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter had suddenly disappeared from the radar
All 18 people on board were killed in the accident that involved a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter airplane, yesterday in Nepal. The wreckage, as explained by local police spokesman Ganesh Kc, was... more
ReportEthiopian Airlines airplane hijacked, co-pilot wanted political asylum
Geneva, Switzerland - Geneva International Airport was shut down. No one injured, hijacker arrested
Panic this morning aboard a Boeing 767/300 aircraft, Ethiopian Airlines flight 702 departed from the capital Addis Ababa to Rome-Fiumicino Airport. Left alone in the cockpit after the pilot went to... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Travira Air to take delivery of two AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will soon enter service for off-shore passenger transport operations in Indonesia
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Travira Air is to take delivery of two AW-139 twin intermediate helicopters. The helicopters will soon enter service for off-shore passenger transport... more