AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
101,297 news found
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Court stops construction of Istanbul's third airport
Istanbul, Turkey - A 22-billion-Euro project at risk
A court stopped the construction works of Istanbul's third airport, as reported today, Tuesday 11 February 2014, by Turkish newspaper "Milliyet". The decision was taken following the lawsuit started by... more
IndustryAirbus Group creates Singapore-based financial hub
Toulouse, France - As part of its strategy to support the business activities
Today, Airbus Group has announced plans to set up a financial hub in Singapore as part of its strategy to support the financial business activities of all Airbus Group entities in Singapore and the Association... more
IndustrySpain's Binter Canarias signs contract for six ATR-72/600 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Valued at almost USD 150 million
The European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR and the Spain's Canary Islands carrier Binter Canarias today announced a contract for the sale of six firm -72/600 aircraft, valued at almost USD 150 million.... more
HelicoptersAW-189 helicopter achieves EASA certification
Cascina Costa, Italy - Delivery of the first two models in off-shore configuration to Bristow Group is imminent
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the new generation AW-189 medium twin engine helicopter has been issued with type certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on 7th... more
AerospaceNASA and French Space Agency sign agreement for Mars Mission
Washington, USA - Departure in March 2016, landing on the Red Planet six months later
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and Jean-Yves Le Gall, president of the Freench Space Agency (CNES, Centre National d'Études Spatiales), signed an implementing agreement for cooperation on a future... more
IndustrySuperJet International: completion of the first ever export credit financing for a SSJ-100 airplane
Venice, Italy - The industry and PowerJet announced it
The first ever export credit financing package for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 was completed in December 2013 at delivery of the fourth out of twenty Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) regional jets ordered by... more
IndustryHelicopters and industry. Finmeccanica CEO: "We can't be a conglomerate"
Rome, Italy - Pansa's hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
On February 10, 2013 Finmeccanica CEO Alessandro Pansa appeared in front of the Commission for Production Activities of the Chamber of Deputies to speak about prospects and relaunch of the Group's civilian... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for rains also on Centre and South
Rome, Italy - Red criticality for Tuscany and part of Veneto
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a further notice for adverse weather conditions that integrates and expands that one already diffused. The bulletin... more
SecurityForeign aircraft flying to India could face extensive safety checks
New Delhi, India - Two technical team to carry out sudden safety checks on the aircraft of foreign airlines
As reportedly foreign airplanes flying to India could face extensive safety checks. The decision was taken by DCGA in the backdrop of the recent downgrade of Indian aviation safety mechanism by the US... more
HelicoptersEASA certifies two new-generation European helicopters: AW-189 and EC-175
Cologne, Germany - Both aircraft now comply with the highest and most stringent safety requirements
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued on Friday 7 February 2014 a Type Certificate to AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, for the AW-189 medium twin-engine helicopter. This certification... more
IndustryBoeing forecasts 20 year market for new airplanes in Asia Pacific
Singapore, Singapore - Valued at USD 1.9 trillion
Boeing says strong economic and passenger growth will be main drivers of new airplane demand in the Asia Pacific region. The industry estimates the region's airlines will need an additional 12,820 airplanes... more
AirlinesLufthansa accelerates aircraft fleet modernization in 2014
Frankfurt, Germany - The Group taking delivery of 23 new airplanes
Last Friday, February 7, 2014, Lufthansa's tenth B-747/8 Intercontinental airplane landed at Frankfurt Airport. The "Dash-8" is just one of seven brand-new airliners that will be joining the Group in February... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. Turkish Airlines: weak lira will not damage our expansion
Istanbul, Turkey - "It is a local issue, and we're international"
Temel Kotil, Chief Executive Officer of Turkish Airlines, explained that the current weakness of the Turkish lira will not compromise the ambitious expansion plans of the Istanbul-based carrier: "What... more
IndustryAirbus: Aeroflot first Russian airline with Sharklet equipped A-320 airplane
Toulouse, France - The aircraft is named after a famous Russian chemist "Alexander Butlerov"
Aeroflot, Russian national carrier, has taken delivery of its first A-320 aircraft equipped with sharklets, becoming the first in Russia to benefit from these new fuel saving wing tip devices. Aeroflot’s A... more
IndustryBombardier achieves the 200-order milestone for the CSeries aircraft
Montreal , Canada - An unidentified customer added three CS-300 to its purchase
Bombardier announced that an existing client, which at moment required not to be identified, added three new CS-300 aircraft to its order. The operation has a value of about 228 million dollars (about... more
Press releaseAirplanes and carriers. Alitalia: passenger growth and operational results in January 2014
Rome, Italy - The first positive effects of the company's new business plan
Alitalia recorded an increase in passengers in January 2014, a direct result of the positive effects produced by the new Business Plan adopted by the company. January ended with 1,476,098 passengers,... more
SecurityAircraft and transport. USA warn: "Don't fly from Guyana in the next days"
Washington, USA - The Embassy in Georgetown is aware of threats against Caribbean Airlines
The US Embassy in Guyana requested American citizens not to fly on board of United States-bound aircraft from the South-American country in the next two days due to security reasons. On its website... more
ReportItalian Space Agency: the investigation for bribery might enlarge
Rome, Italy - New updates expected during the next week
Enrico Saggese, President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and other six persons connected with ASI are under investigation in the context of an inquiry of Rome's Prosecutor Officer for alleged bribery.... more
PeopleLufthansa: Carsten Spohr new CEO of the carrier
Frankfurt, Germany - He will assume his new role effective 1 May 2014
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Lufthansa) has appointed Carsten Spohr as the future Chairman of the Executive Board & Chief Executive Officer during today’s meeting. The 47-year-old, w... more
AirportsHeathrow to introduce aircraft separation based upon the amount of time between flights rather than distance
London, United Kingdom - The hub is looking for solution to offset the capacity crunch
The operator of London-Heathrow, following the recommendation made by the independent Airports Commission, announced that the British hub will be the first airport in the world to introduce a new system... more
ReportEnrico Saggese resigns as President of the Italian Space Agency
Rome, Italy - "I have nothing to do with any misdemeanor allegation", the ex-executive explains
Enrico Saggese transmitted his resignation as President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to Education and Research Minister Maria Chiara Carrozza. The executive, together with other six persons connected... more
IndustryBoeing Business Jets delivers first two BBJ-787/8 airplanes of 2014
Seattle, Usa - Of five Dreamliners scheduled this year
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) announced the first two BBJ 787/8 deliveries of 2014. The deliveries, made over the past week to separate undisclosed customers, mark the second and third BBJ 787 airplanes delivered... more
Fair and shows"Defexpo 2014" to lose revenues after Finmeccanica was banned from participating
New Delhi, India - Last month a contract with AgustaWestland was scrapped over alleged bribery
The drastic decision from the Indian minister of Defense, who ordered to ban Finmeccanica and all its subsidiaries from attending the "Defexpo 2014" following a parliamentary investigation involving alleged... more
IndustryRussia: IAC wants to investigate over safety of the Superjet 100 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Possible production suspension for the Tupolev Tu-204
The Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC), the supervising body overseeing the use and management of civil aviation in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), said it notified United Aircraft Corporation... more
AerospaceESA: Athena Fidus launched (VIDEO)
Kourou, French Guyana - The French-Italian dual broadband telecommunications satellite is in orbit
The first Ariane 5 launch of the year lifted off from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana yesterday evening on its mission to place two telecommunications satellites, ABS-2 & Athena–Fidus, into their pla... more
IndustrySelex ES teams up with Lockheed Martin to implement the network infrastructure for NATO's new headquarters in Brussels
Rome, Italy - Under a three year contract, which can be extended up to a further five years
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, is on Lockheed Martin (LM)’s team that will provide the Active Network Infrastructure (ANWI) for NATO’s new headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Under a three year con... more
SecurityUnited States: no liquids on board of Russia-bound aircraft
Washington, USA - Secretary of State Kerry invites travellers to be vigilant and attentive
US' Department for Homeland Security decided to ban liquids into carry-on baggage aboard Russia-bound aircraft: the measurw aims to ensure safety during Winter Olympics, whose opening ceremony will take... more
SecurityFAA clears path for installation of AOA indicators in small airplanes
Washington, Usa - Measure could improve safety in thousands of aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) took an important step to help improve safety in small aircraft by simplifying design approval requirements for a cockpit instrument called an angle of attack... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: new snow alert in Piedmont and Lombardy
Rome, Italy - Red criticality on Veneto for today
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice indicates from today in the morning, on Friday February 7,... more
IndustryAirbus interested in India Air Force's plan to replace 56 military transport aircraft
New Delhi, India - The plane manufacturer plans to bid for the Indian contract next month
Airbus Group is aiming to propose its C-295 to the Indian Air Force, which recently issued request of proposals to replace 56 military transport aircraft. This would represent an opportunity for Airbus... more
Fair and showsAirbus Defence and Space at "Singapore Airshow 2014"
Singapore, Singapore - The debut by the newly formed division of the Group
Airbus Defence and Space, "Europe’s number one defence and space company" (according to the industry), will be present at this year's "Singapore Airshow" from 11th-16th February at the Changi Exhibition C... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: passenger demand maintains historic growth rates in 2013
Geneva, Switzerland - A 5.2% increase compared to 2012
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year traffic results for 2013 showing a 5.2% increase in passenger demand compared to 2012. The 2013 performance aligns with the average... more
DefenseRosoboronexport to provide 24 Yakovlev Yak-130 trainer aircraft to Bangladesh
Moscow, Russia - The contract is estimated to be worth about $800 million. Delivery in 2015
Anatoly Isaikin, CEO of Rosoboronexport (State intermediary Agency for Russia's exports/imports of defence-related products), announced that Bangladeshi minister of Defence has signed a contract for the... more
ReportPresident and staff of the Italian Space Agency investigated for bribery
Rome, Italy - Police searches ASI's Rome headquarters
Enrico Saggese, President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and other six persons connected with ASI are under investigation in the context of an inquiry of Rome's Prosecutor Officer for alleged bribery. The... more
Fair and showsAirbus Group to have a strong presence at "Singapore Airshow"
Singapore, Singapore - The event runs from 11 February to 16 February at the Changi Exhibition Centre
Airbus Group will have a major presence at the "Singapore Airshow", showcasing cutting-edge products, technologies and services of its three Divisions: Airbus, Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus Helicopters.... more
Fair and showsAircraft and defence. "Defexpo 2014": the defence industry gathers in India
New Delhi, India - 624 exhibitors from 36 countries to take part in the event
The 8th edition of "Defexpo", the international event of the defence sector, opened today, Thursday 6 February 2014, in New Delhi. The 624 exhibitors of the 2014 edition, coming from 36 countries (the... more
Fair and showsAirbus Group (2): airplanes, helicopters on display at the "Singapore Airshow 2014"
Singapore, Singapore - The products and technologies of the divisions
Airbus Group products and technologies on display at the "Singapore Airshow 2014" will include: Airbus - The all-new A350 XWB flight-test aircraft (MSN 3) will perform its first ever Airshow flying... more
IndustryBoeing: LAM announce order for three B-737/700NG airplanes
Maputo, Mozambique - The order includes also purchase rights for additional three aircraft
Boeing and LAM -Linhas Aereas de Mocambique (LAM–Mozambique Airlines) announced an order yesterday for three Next-Generation B-737/700 airplanes. The order, valued at $228 million at list prices, includes p... more
SecurityOlympics: USA warn Russia about risk of toothpaste tubes containing explosives on board of the aircraft
Sochi, Russia - The Department of Homeland Security clarifies it is "Not aware of a specific threat"
The 22nd edition of the "Winter Olympics" will take place in Sochi, Russia, and will open today, February 6, 2014, to end on February 23. The security measures which have been put in place for the event... more
AerospaceRussian cargo spacecraft docks with the Space Station (VIDEO)
Baikonur, Kazakistan - The ISS Progress 54 is loaded with 2.8 tonnes of resupplies
The ISS Progress 54 resupply spacecraft, loaded with 2.8 tonnes of cargo, automatically docked to the International Space Station’s Pirs docking compartment at 10:22 pm GMT/UTC Wednesday 5 February, a... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: still storm alert on the central-North
Rome, Italy - A red criticality continues on Veneto
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a further notice for unfavourable weather conditions and it integrates and extends that one already diffused. A... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe: airports aligned with EP vote on air passenger rights
Brussels, Belgium - The body reiterated its support for more effective protection
Earlier today, the European Parliament voted in favour of the revision of the current EU legislation on air passenger rights. In response, European airport trade body ACI EUROPE reiterated its support... more
CargoAircraft and transport. Iata: moderate growth for air cargo in 2013
Geneva, Switzerland - The "World Cargo Symposium" will take place in Los Angeles, March 11-13 with over 1,000 delegates
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing a 1.4% expansion of global freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) in 2013 when compared to 2012. Cargo markets made very slow progress... more
IndustryAirbus A-350XWB, the new aircraft flies to Qatar
Toulouse, France - Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways CEO: "Eager to open a new chapter"
Qatar Airways, State-owned flag carrier of Qatar, reached the Airbus facility in Toulouse, France, to attend the flight test of its most recent A-350 XWB aircraft, which is going to be officially welcomed... more
Civil aviationHeavy snow and rare freezing rain paralyze airplanes in New York area
New York, Usa - Adverse weather conditions affect air traffic in Long Island
The "National Weather Service" in New York has issued a Winter Storm Warning for snow, sleet, and freezing rain, which is in effect until 6 pm EST this evening. During the day, Wednesday, February 5th,... more
AirlinesSpiceJet: order for 38 B-737 Max aircraft incoming
Gurgaon, India - A 3.9-billion-dollar operation at list prices
SpiceJet is reportedly closed to place an order for 38 737 Max aircraft, according to rumours coming from people with knowledge of the negotiations between the Indian low-cost company and Boeing. The operation... more
Press releaseAirplanes and transport. European Parliament pushes for enforceable air passenger rights
Brussels, Belgium - Under a draft law voted by EP at the first reading
Delayed or stranded air passengers would be likelier to win compensation, and airlines would get clear rules on how to deal with passenger complaints, under a draft law voted by Parliament at the first... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. European Commission starts in-depth investigation on Cyprus Airways and Estonian Air for alleged state aid
Brussels, Belgium - The government support might not comply with the EU competition laws
The European Commission started two distinct in-depth investigations regarding alleged state aid received during the past years by Cyprus Airways and Estonian Air. Brussels suspects that this kind of financing... more
IndustrySilk Air begins transition to all B-737 airplane fleet
Seattle, Usa - Over the coming years, the industry will deliver a total of over 50 airplanes to the airline
Boeing and SilkAir celebrated the delivery of the carrier's first Next-Generation B-737/800 aircraft. The delivery also marked the start of the Singapore-based airline's transition to an all-Boeing fleet.... more
Fair and showsBoeing at "Singapore Airshow 2014" with planes, helicopters, tiltrotor on static display
Chicago, Usa - F/A18F Super Hornet airplane in flying display
The Boeing Company will showcase a broad range of commercial and defense products and services at the "Singapore Airshow 2014", which runs Feb. 11-16 at the Changi Exhibition Centre. "Boeing has the... more