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AirlinesAircraft and transport. Norwegian Air gets Irish COA
Dublin, Ireland - The new division for long-haul flights will be based in Dublin
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) issued an air operator’s certificate (AOC) and operating license to Norwegian’s subsidiary Norwegian Air International Limited (NAI), which is based in Dublin. With thi... more
IndustryDevelopment of the MS-21 aircraft: Russia to invest 3.36 billion Euros
Moscow, Russia - Financing equally divided between state and private funds
The development programme of the MS-21 aircraft will be financed with 164 billion rubles (3.36 billion Euros or 4.6 billion dollars), as confirmed to "RIA Novosti" by Andrei Boginsky, director of the aviation... more
IndustryBoeing: Cargolux Airlines finalize order for additional B-747/8F airplane
Washington, Usa - Luxembourg-based carrier was first to operate with this model
Boeing and Cargolux Airlines today announced an order for an additional B-747/8 Freighter. The order, valued at $357.5 million at list prices, is the 14th model the Luxembourg-based cargo carrier has ordered... more
AirportsAdministrative procedures related to airports. Regulation EU No 139/2014 published (see "Specials" section by AVIONEWS)
Brussels, Belgium - It is composed of 11 articles and of four annexes
The Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 of 12 February 2014, that fixes the technical requirements and the administrative procedures regarding the airports according to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of... more
Military aviationKAI expects to ink in the upcoming months the contract for the sale of FA-50 aircraft to Philippines
Singapore, Singapore - Announcement released during the "Singapore Air Show"
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) expects to ink a deal for the sale of 12 FA-50 aircraft to Philippines in the first half of this year: the optimism for the signature of the 450-million-dollar contract... more
IndustryVitrociset and LM signed a MoA to start production of the 54 Carts under the F-35 JSF aircraft programme
Rome, Italy - They will be manufactured at the Italian industry's Capo San Lorenzo plant, in Sardinia
Vitrociset has confirmed its international "Leadership" in innovation in high-tech sectors such as those involved with the 5th generation F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft. Indeed, Vitrociset and Lockheed... more
Finance and economyAirbus Group to acquire Salzburg München Bank, establish company bank
Toulouse, France - The industry aims to close the deal as early as possible in 2014, subject to receiving all necessary regulatory approvals
Airbus Group has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Raiffeisenverband Salzburg to acquire Salzburg München Bank AG, in order to provide additional financing options for the aeronautics and defence... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air Show": contracts worth 32 billion dollars for airplanes and helicopters were inked
Singapore, Singapore - The results are slightly better than those of the 2012 edition
On Friday 14 February the organizers of the "Singapore Air Show", the international event of the aviation sector which is ongoing in the South-Asian city, communicated that during the four trade days of... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia reaches agreement with the unions
Rome, Italy - Unemployment insurance in rotation and solidarity contracts
Alitalia and the unions which represent the employees of the main Italian carrier found an agreement overnight about the management of the 1900 layoffs included in the business plan prepared by Chief Executive... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: strong winds arrived
Rome, Italy - A bulletin for adverse conditions issued
A quick perturbation of Atlantic origin transited last night on Italy causing a reinforcing of the airing. The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin... more
IndustryTransAsia Airways' first ATR-72/600 airplane
Toulouse, France - The airline will start commercial services on February 21st
Taiwanese full service airline, TransAsia Airways collected its first new ATR-72/600 plane at a ceremony with ATR, the world's manufacturer of regional turboprop aircraft, in Toulouse, France today. The... more
Civil aviationNew days of cancellations in the US: aircraft grounded across the whole country
Washington, USA - 5200 flights have already been axed
Another day with great difficulties in the United States for air transport, because of of the bad weather conditions: about 20% of the flights which were expected to be operated today, Thursday 13 February... more
IndustryAirbus: Aerolíneas Argentinas places order for four A-330/200 airplanes
Toulouse, France - To renew and consolidate its widebody fleet
Aerolíneas Argentinas has signed a purchase agreement for four A-330/200 airplanes to renew and consolidate their widebody fleet. The airline will announce the engine selection at a later date. Argentina’s fl... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Montezemolo to be new Alitalia Chairman after the agreement with Etihad?
Rome, Italy - Ferrari's head is really appreciated in the Emirates
Current Ferrari Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, thanks to its good relationships in the United Arab Emirates, is reportedly the favourite to be appointed as new Chairman of Alitalia, after the agreement... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Airshow": ATR ends the event with 48 aircraft
Singapore, Singapore - Including 28 firm orders
After the first two days of the "Singapore Airshow", the European turboprop manufacturer ATR announced that it has boosted its order book with 48 aircraft, including 28 firm orders. These contracts amounted... more
Military aviation21 new Sukhoi Su-30SM for the Russian Air Force in 2014
Singapore, Singapore - The fighters will be delivered as fully-equipped squadrons
The Russian Air Force will take delivery of 21 Sukhoi Su-30SM fighter aircraft during 2014, as confirmed by Oleg Demchenko, president of Irkut Corporation, during the "Singapore Airshow", the international... more
Press releaseAirplanes and carriers. Alitalia and AirOne: 2014 Summer season news presented at "BIT"
Milan, Italy - The Group to serve 103 destinations with 186 routes and 2361 weekly frequencies
Davide Mandaresu, Alitalia Sales Director Italy, and Laura Cavatorta, Director of AirOne, presented the Alitalia Group’s summer season updates during the "2014 BIT – Trade Show for International Tourism" hel... more
Fair and showsHelicopters. STA Systems appointed an AW authorized component repair centre in Asia Pacific region
Singapore, Singapore - For the AW-109 (light twin engine) and the AW-139 (intermediate twin engine) models
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) to appoint STA Systems of Singapore, a subsidiary of ST Aerospace, as an Authorized Component Repair Centre for... more
Fair and showsAgustaWestland: Weststar Aviation Services orders 10 additional AW-139 helicopters
Singapore, Singapore - The contract was signed at the "Singapore Air Show"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Weststar Aviation Services announced that a contract for 10 AW-139 intermediate twin helicopters was signed last Tuesday at the "Singapore Air Show" by Vincenzo... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe: airports urge aviation liberalisation push between EU and ASEAN
Brussels, Belgium - At the 1st Aviation Summit in Singapore
As the 1st EU-ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations), Aviation Summit in Singapore, airports on both sides were quick to herald the benefits of opening aviation markets between Europe and ASEAN... more
IndustrySelex ES HALO system attracts new sales in the Far East and Italy
Basildon, UK - It is an acoustic weapon locating system
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded a multi-million Euro contract by a Far Eastern country to deliver a further HALO acoustic weapon locating system. The order follows the successful delivery... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. "Amnesty" incoming from the EC for state aid to airports?
Brussels, Belgium - A decision might come in the next few days
The European Commission is at moment handling 50 pending cases of alleged illegal state aid provided by the countries of the Union in favour of several airports: these financing might have indeed been... more
AccidentsAlgeria aircraft crash: one of the black box found
Ain Kercha, Algeria - According to a source, the pilot required an emergency landing just before the accident
The Flight Data Recorder (FDR) pf the Algerian military transport aircraft which crashed on Tuesday 11 February causing the death of 77 persons was found by the search teams of the Army of the North-African... more
Fair and showsSingapore (6). Boeing: Nok Air announces commitment to order B-737 MAX and NG airplanes
Singapore, Singapore - Valued at USD 1.45 billion at list prices
Boeing and Nok Airlines Public Company Limited (Nok Air) announced today from the "Singapore Airshow" a commitment to order eight Next-Generation 737/800s and seven 737 MAX 8 airplanes. The commitment,... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air Show" (4). Bangkok Airways orders up to eight ATR-72/600 aircraft
Singapore, Singapore - Valued at almost USD 200 million
On the occasion of the "Singapore Airshow", the European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR and the Thai airline Bangkok Airways today announced a contract for the sale of six firm -72/600 aircraft and... more
Fair and showsHelicopters. Finmeccanica: AW signs new contracts at "Singapore Air Show 2014" (5)
Rome, Italy - Worth a total of about EUR 130 million
AgustaWestland, a Finmneccanica company, has been awarded new contracts worth a total of about EUR 130 million by different customers in North and Southeast Asia for the supply of 13 helicopters for both... more
IndustryBoeing offers Air India 23 million dollars as compensation for the issues of Dreamliner aircraft
New Delhi, India - The airline does not seem satisfied with the proposal
Boeing offered Air India a compensation of 23 million dollars (about 17 million Euros) for the problems which characterized the DReamliner aircraft since their entry into service. Yesterday, Tuesday... more
Fair and showsAirbus: Amedeo firms up order for 20 A-380 airplanes
Singapore, Singapore - The operator will announce its engine selection at a later date
Amedeo (previously Doric Lease Corp) and Airbus have finalised the contract for 20 A-380 airplanes originally announced at the "50th Le Bourget Airshow" on 17th June 2013. The final agreement was signed... more
Fair and showsSingapore (3). Airbus Helicopters and PT Dirgantara to jointly develop local support and services capabilities for Indonesia
Singapore, Singapore - The MoU signed today at the "Singapore Airshow"
The long-established cooperation of PT Dirgantara Indonesia and Airbus Helicopters will be expanded to include support and services for the users of Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft based on a memorandum... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia-Etihad: summit between the CEOs in the upcoming days
Rome, Italy - The deal is expected to be closed by March 4
Gabriele Del Torchio and James Hogan, respectively Chief Executive Officers of Alitalia and Etihad, will meet in the upcoming days in order to discuss about the possible entry of the Abu Dhabi-based company... more
Fair and showsSingapore (2). ATR: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise orders 40 airplanes (20+20)
Singapore, Singapore - The United Arab Emirates' leasing firm books regional aircraft for the first time
On the occasion of the "Singapore Airshow", the European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR and the United Arab Emirates' leasing firm Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) today announced a contract for the... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Turkish authorities support Istanbul's new airport: "The construction will continue"
Istanbul, Turkey - According to the government the halt decided by the court is related to "Technical mistakes" in the environmental impact report
During the past days a Turkish administrative court stopped the construction works of Istanbul's third airport. The decision was taken following the lawsuit started by a group of experts because of serious... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi and ST Aerospace set to deliver the last of 12 M-346 aircraft ordered by RSAF
Singapore, Singapore - For next month, in March 2014, as part of the contract that was signed in late 2010
ST Aerospace and Alenia Aermacchi will deliver the last of the 12 M-346 new generation advanced trainers to the RSAF (Republic of Singapore Air Force) in March 2014, following the contract that was signed... more
AerospaceNew crew members for the Space Station announced (VIDEO)
Houston, USA - NASA astronmaut Jeff Williams will be Commander of Expedition 48
American space agency NASA and its international partners have appointed crew members for a 2016 mission to the International Space Station. US' astronaut Jeff Williams is scheduled to launch in spring... more
Military aviationPakistan to sell its Super Mushshak aircraft to Iraq
Islamabad, Pakistan - Pakistan Air Force will also provide training to Iraq's
According to an agreement signed by general Anwer Hamad Ameen Ahmed, commander of Iraqi Air Force, and Pakistani Air Marshal Sohail Gul Khan, Pakistan Air Force will provide assistance in training and... more
AccidentsAlgeria aircraft crash, casualties are 77; only one survivor (VIDEO)
Ain Kercha, Algeria - Lockheed Martin might take part in the investigation
77 persons lost their lives in the crash of a transport military aircraft in Algeria which occurred yesterday, Tuesday 11 February. Authorities of the North-African country in the early aftermath of the... more
ConferencesAircraft and transport. IATA: partnering to shape commercial aviation’s next century
Singapore, Singapore - Tony Tyler at the "Singapore Airshow Aviation Leadership Summit"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized the importance of industry-government partnership as the industry embarks on the second century of commercial aviation. "The most salient... more
SecurityNo delay or cancellation for aircraft of Caribbean Airlines
Georgetown, Guyana - Despite the warning of the American Embassy in Guyana on unspecified security concerns
The Caribbean Airlines has stated that no problems or delays or cancellations were reported on Monday on flights to and from Guyana, despite the warning of the South American state's American embassy that... more
Civil aviationAirlines and carriers. Neither Air India nor Boeing are happy with 787 Dreamliner aircraft's performance
Singapore, Singapore - The Indian carrier to seek compensation from the plane manufacturer
As the "Singapore Air Show" kicked off today, early rumours from different air carriers and plane manufacturers are surfacing. According to "Bloomberg", this morning a Boeing representative admitted that... more
HelicoptersAW: Royal Thai Army takes delivery of two AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Ordered at the end of 2012
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Royal Thai Army has taken delivery of two AW-139 twin-engine helicopters. Ordered at the end of 2012, these aircraft will perform transport and... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi-Boeing: finalized a restructured contract for the B-787 airplane program
Taranto, Italy - AA produces fuselage Section 44 and 46 in Grottaglie plant
Boeing and Alenia Aermacchi (AA), a Finmeccanica Company, have finalized a restructured contract for the 787 aircraft program. The contract establishes a new performance based business arrangement that... more
HelicoptersNepal’s Shree Airlines expands its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus Helicopters AS-350B3e aircraft
Singapore, Singapore - The first of five rotorcraft ordered last year
Shree Airlines today received the first of five AS-350 B3e rotorcraft ordered last year from Airbus Helicopters, expanding this Nepal-based operator’s capabilities for passenger transport and utility m... more
HelicoptersPhilippine Navy signs contract for two additional AW-109 Power helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The agreement includes initial logistics support and training for aircrew and maintenance personnel
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the signing of a contract with the Philippine Navy for two additional AW-109 Power maritime helicopters. The helicopters will be used for a wide range... more
HelicoptersAW: Korea's Chungnam Fire Fighting Department orders an AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - For public utility missions
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced an order by the Republic of Korea’s Public Procurement Service and Chungnam Fire Fighting Department, for one AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopter. T... more
IndustryBoeing delivers 1st Peace Eagle aircraft to Turkish Armed Forces
Konya, Turkey - The Country joins Australia and South Korea as operators of AEW&C platform
Boeing is helping Turkey improve its self-defense capabilities with the recent delivery of the first Peace Eagle Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft. The Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) now has advanced... more
Fair and showsAir shows and events in three remaining weeks in February
Rome, Italy - The main are "Singapore Airshow", "Heli-Expo" and "Abu Dhabi Air Expo"
- Aircraft: 11-16 Feb "Singapore Airshow 2014", New Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore. - Helicopters: 24-27 Feb "Heli-Expo 2014", Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, USA. - 25-27 Feb "Abu... more
Fair and showsAircraft and events: "Singapore Airshow 2014" starts today
Singapore, Singapore - Great expectations for the Asian biennial event
"Singapore Airshow's 2014" edition (11-16 February at the Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore) opens its doors to more than 1,000 participating companies from 47 countries and, if the previous edition... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Etihad CEO to meet Alitalia's creditor banks
Singapore, Singapore - The management of the Italian carrier proposes solidarity contracts for 280 pilots
James Hogan, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, declared that officials of the Abu Dhabi-based carrier are holding talks in Rome this week with Alitalia's creditor banks in order to discuss about... more
AccidentsMilitary cargo aircraft crashes in Algeria, 103 casualties
Ain Kercha, Algeria - The C-130 was carrying soldiers and their families
An Algerian military transport aircraft crashed today, Tuesday 11 february 2014, in the North-African country, causing the death of the 103 persons who were on board. The Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration... more
Fair and showsAirbus: VietJetAir finalises major order for over 100 A-320 airplanes
Singapore, Singapore - During the "Singapore Airshow"
Vietnam’s VietJetAir has finalised a major order for the A-320 Family to meet its future expansion plans. The purchase agreement covers firm orders for 42 A-320neo, 14 A-320ceo and 7 A-321ceo, plus 30 p... more