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IndustryBoeing starts assembly of final KC-46A test aircraft
Washington, Usa - On track to complete all 4 test aircraft by midyear
Boeing is assembling the fourth and final KC-46A test aircraft for the US Air Force’s next-generation aerial refueling tanker program at the company’s Everett factory, keeping the program on track to... more
AirportsSummary of the press release of the Italian Council of Ministers of today: Lupi's document about the airports Plan
Rome, Italy - The integral version of it is in the "Specials" section of the Italian AVIONEW's home-page
"The Council of Ministers gathered today at 10:55am in Palazzo Chigi, chaired by the Prime Minister Enrico Letta with Filippo Patroni Griffi, the undersecretary of the State to Presidency, as secretary. The... more
Fair and shows"BIAS 2014": Selex ES unveils latest versions of its KRONOS multifunction AESA radar
Manama, Bahrain - Now the most powerful multipurpose radar on the market for land and naval applications
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, has successfully completed operational trials of all versions of its KRONOS multi-function radar. These top-of-class sensors make the difference for those who operate... more
Civil aviationAircraft and airlines. AEA: 5.6 million additional passengers in 2013
Brussels, Belgium - An increase of 1.6%
The Association of European Airlines’ members boarded 5.6 million more passengers in 2013 compared to the previous year, an increase of 1.6%. Coupled with record load factors, this is an encouraging r... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Lufthansa: will Carsten Spohr be the new CEO?
Cologne, Germany - Christoph Franz to leave the German carrier in late May
Lufthansa current Chief Executive Officer Cristoph Franz will leave his job as head of the main European carrier when his contract expires, in May 2014, in order to become Chairman of the the board of... more
UAS-DronesThe jellyfish-inspired drone flies for the first time (VIDEO)
New York, Usa - Its four wings move in the air like a jellyfish swims in the water
Scientists Leif Ristroph and Stephen Childress of New York University’s Applied Math Lab created a flying drone whose four wings remind of a jellyfish in the water. Despite its small size the robotic c... more
IndustryEntry into service of the CSeries aircraft postponed again
Montreal, Canada - The Bombardier planes will arrive in the second half of 2015
Bombardier Aerospace confirmed that, following to the thorough review of the CSeries aircraft program after the first flight of the CS-100 on September 16, 2013 (AVIONEWS), the flight test phase will require... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: "TAP" to the EUR 700 million bonds
Rome, Italy - Coupon 4.5%, maturity January 2021
Finmeccanica has mandated a group of primary international banks to organize the issue of an additional amount of bounds (TAP) to the EUR 700 million issue, coupon 4.5%, maturity January 2021, issued in... more
AerospaceNASA continues to test Orion's parachute system
Houston, USA - Checks needed to validate the in-air performance of the spacecraft
Engineers testing the parachute system for NASA's Orion spacecraft increased the complexity of their tests, adding the jettison of hardware designed to keep the capsule safe during flight. The test... more
IndustrySJI: fourth Interjet SSJ-100 aircraft enters into service
Mexico City, Mexico - The Mexican airline ordered 20 models plus 10 options
The fourth SSJ-100 operated by the Mexican airline Interjet has entered into service, joining the fleet of three aircraft already in service. On January 15th the aircraft (MNS 95036) completed its first... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters to supply six Super Puma AS-332C1e aircraft to the Plurinational State of Bolivia
Marignane, France - To fight drug trafficking and perform public-security and disaster-relief missions throughout the country
The Bolivian Air Force (FAB) has selected the latest high-power version of the Super Puma to fight drug trafficking and perform public-security and disaster-relief missions throughout the country. The... more
AirlinesEasyJet: passengers invited to load by themselves their luggage on the aircraft?
Rome, Italy - Is this a new way to do low-cost business?
AVIONEWS received a report, which of course needs a proper confirmation, but which would really be worrisome should it be proved true. According to what was told us, at the boarding gate of easyJet... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Possible strike of Aer Lingus' employees for St Patrick's week
Dublin, Ireland - "There is extreme anger now among the workers", the Siptu union explained
The employees of Aer Lingus and Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) might start a strike for St Patrick's week (March 17), because of the dispute over the pension scheme of the Irish airline. The Irish Airlines... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Darwin Airline ready to be rebranded as Etihad Regional
Zurich, Switzerland - Last November Etihad Airways had bought a 33,3% stake in the Swiss company
Last November they announced it and the press conference held this morning in Zurich confirmed it: Darwin Airline, a swiss flight company established a decade ago, will be offering its services as Etihad... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA: less regulatory turbulence in 2014
Brussels, Belgium - Outlook for this year and beyond
The New Year brings with it some signs of recovery for a bruised and battered European network airline sector, accompanied by important changes for its representative body, the Association of European... more
Fair and showsSelex ES at "Bahrain International Air Show 2014"
Manama, Bahrain - The industry to expand its already strong position in the Gulf
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, is attending "Bahrain International Air Show 2014" (BIAS) with the aim of expanding its already strong position in Bahrain and the Arabian Gulf, an important export region... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways to double flights to New York
Abu Dhabi, UAE - With a second daily service from next March
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will double its flights between Abu Dhabi and New York City, introducing a second daily service from Saturday, March 1, 2014. The new... more
IndustryBoeing begins B-777X aircraft high-speed wind tunnel tests
Washington, Usa - The program has 280 orders and committments from five customers worldwide
Boeing announced yesterday that high-speed wind tunnel tests have started for the B-777X airplane. Testing began last week at its Transonic Wind Tunnel in Seattle. Last month, engineers started wind... more
AerospaceISS: adjustment manoeuvre postponed to avoid collision with space debris
Houston, USA - Preparations ongoing for January 27's spacewalk
The managers of the International Space Station decided to postpone by two days, from January 16 to 18, the adjustment manoeuvre of the orbiting laboratory, in order to avoid the collision with some space... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. New Doha Airport: opening is now expected in mid-2014
Doha, Qatar - "Delays were a result of changes requested to expand the project"
The opening of Hamad International, the new airport which is destined to serve the metropolitan area of Doha, will open in mid-2014. The announcement was released by Abdul Aziz Mohammad Al-Noaimi, chairman... more
Fair and shows"BIAS 2014". TAI’s T-129 ATAK helicopter performs flight demonstration on the first day of the event
Manama, Bahrain - The flight demonstration drew attention by many high level executives
Participating in "Bahrain International Air Show 2014" (BIAS) under the umbrella of the Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM), Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc’s (TAI) “T-129 ATAK” Advanced Attac... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon airplane: flight tests with Taurus KEPD 350 missile started
Manching, Germany - The first flight took place at Manching Military Air Systems Center in the north of Munich
On January 15, Airbus Defence and Space started flight tests on Taurus stand-off precision missiles on the Instrumented Production Aircraft 7 (IPA7), operated by Eurofighter Project Pilot Chris Worning.... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia: Etihad imposes harsh conditions
Rome, Italy - The Middle Eastern company does not want to take upon itself the debts of the carrier
The entrance of Etihad Airways in Alitalia will not be painless: according to rumours reported today, Thursday 16 January, by "Milano FInanza", the Abu Dhabi-based company is imposing very harsh conditions... more
AirportsAutogrill to start up at Fort Lauderdale Airport, in Florida
Milan, Italy - The Group operates in all of the 30 busiest airports in North America
Through its American subsidiary HMSHost, Autogrill Group is to start up at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida, having won a new contract to operate 25 food&beverage points of sale.... more
OccurrencesNTSB to take part in the investigation over the new problems for the Dreamliner aircraft
Tokyo, Japan - Criticism emerges again for the solution implemented by Boeing for the battery system
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States will participate in the investigation of a smoke event involving the main battery of a Japan Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft... more
Military aviationChina performs maiden flight of its hypersonic aircraft; it can travel at Mach 10
Washington, USA - "We're aware of the test", the Pentagon commented
China successfully performed the maiden flight of a new hypersonic aircraft, which according to some reports is capable of traveling at Mach 10. A vehicle is considered hypersonioc when it can travel... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: Spanish Ministry of Defense becomes the world's leading operator of the EC-135 for military use
Marignane, France - The contract also includes a logistics package that will support fleet sustainability in the coming years
Airbus Helicopters’ factory in Spain provided the setting early this week for the delivery of the two EC-135 helicopters to the Spanish Army Airmobile Force (FAMET). The aircraft were the first to be d... more
AirportsBudapest “Liszt Ferenc” International Airport to expand its offering
Budapest, Hungary - New airlines and new routes ready for the 2014 to come
Cco of Budapest Airport Kam Jandu announced 2014 plans to make it the biggest and most busy airport among those of the whole central-eastern European region by paying special attention to both passengers... more
IndustryPiaggio Aero Industries layoff announcements
Genoa, Italy - Locals protest. Liguria Region asks, and gets, government to intervene
Ligurian company Piaggio Aero Industries, whose main shareholders are Mubadala Development Company (41%) and Tata Group (44,5%), announced a redevelopment plan which is to cause many workers to be put... more
OccurrencesKLM aircraft damages 17 cars at S. Maarten Airport, the planerpotters' paradise (VIDEO)
St. Maarten, Sint Martin - The jetblast caused by the enginers blew out windshields and windows
A KLM 747 aircraft arriving from Amsterdam damaged 17 cars which were parked close to Saint Maarten's "Princess Juliana" Airport, which is considered hte planespotters' paradise because of the proximity... more
AerospaceNASA: 2014 will be a pivotal year for the Commercial Crew Program
Washington, USA - "The companies have the opportunity to demonstrate the potential of their innovations", the acting manager of the CCP explains
Several companies, working closely with the American space agency NASA, ended 2013 with an impressive string of achievements to build on in 2014 as the American aerospace industry continues to develop... more
IndustryBoeing: Alaska Airlines announce order for two B-737/900ER airplanes
Seattle, Usa - And delivery of 100th B-737NG
Boeing and Alaska Airlines completed Boeing's first firm airplane order of 2014 for two additional B-737/900ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The agreement, worth $192 million at current list prices, coincides... more
IndustryBoeing finds significant potential in "Green Diesel" as a sustainable jet fuel
Seattle, Usa - The company is working with the US FAA to gain approval for aircraft to fly with this
Boeing has identified "Green diesel", a renewable fuel used in ground transportation, as a significant new source of sustainable aviation biofuel that emits at least 50 percent less carbon dioxide than... more
IndustryEmbraer: aircraft delivered in 2013
São José dos Campos, Brazil - At the end of last year, the firm order backlog stood at USD 18.2 billion
Embraer SA delivered 32 commercial and 53 business jets during the fourth quarter of 2013 (4Q13), thus closing out the year with 90 airplanes delivered to the airline market and 119 to executive aviation,... more
Military aviationUSA, Iranian engineer arrested: he was trying to carry F-35 engine projects to Tehran
Washington, USA - The man, if convicted, might face a 10-year sentence
A naturalized US' engineer of Iranian origin was arrested at Newark-Liberty Airport, and accused of trying to ship thousands of pages of documents, blueprints, technical manuals, and diagrams of military... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica takes part in "Bahrain International Airshow 2014" with AW (helicopters) and Selex ES
Rome, Italy - The Gulf countries are important partners for the Group, which has, through its companies, a thirty-year presence in the area
Finmeccanica, through its companies AgustaWestland and Selex ES, takes part in "Bahrain International Airshow 2014" which is held from 16 to 18 January. The Gulf countries are important partners for... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-225LP helicopters (2013-26-11)
Washington, Usa - To detect corrosion or a crack in the swashplates, which could lead to failure of the swashplates and subsequent loss of helicopter control
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 14, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 2366-2368] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
Tilt-rotorsIsrael ready to purchase six V-22 Osprey airplane-helicopter hybrids
Washington, USA - A 1.13-billion-dollar operation
The United States are ready to conclude the sale of six Osprey V-22 airplane-helicopter hybrids to Israel, which would therefore become the first foreign country to operate the aircraft. The Bell Boeing... more
HelicoptersTAI displays T-129 Atak helicopter at "BIAS 2014"
Ankara, Turkey - Details of the aircraft and information about the pilots
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) participates in the "Bahrain International Air Show" (BIAS) under the umbrella of the Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM) that will be held on 16-18 January... more
OccurrencesNew battery issues for the Dreamliner aircraft: 787 grounded in Japan
Tokyo, Japan - The problem emerged during maintenance activities
New problems emerged for Boeing's Dreamliner aircraft: Japan Airlines communicated it grounded one of its 787s at Tokyo-Narita Airport, since the company engineers detected smoke outside of the airplane,... more
Civil aviationSouthwest Airlines aircraft lands at the wrong airport: almost off runway
Taney County, USA - All on board were reported safe. Aircraft stopped very close to a highway
Landing was scheduled to occur in Branson, Missouri, as a quick stop before heading towards Dallas, Texas, but the B-737/700 airplane, which took off last Sunday from Chicago, Illlinois, carrying 124 passengers... more
Fair and showsAir shows in the second week in January
Rome, Italy - The events from 16 to 19 of this month
January 2014 16-19 Jan "US Sport Aviation Expo" Sebring Regional Airport, Sebring, FL, US Aircraft 16-18 Jan "Bahrain International Airshow" Sakhir Air Base, Bahrain 17-19 Jan "Havasu Balloon... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Airberlin asks 48 million Euros over the delays in the opening of Brandenburg Airport
Potsdam, Germany - The carrier is available to an out-of-court settlement
Airberlin is asking at least 48 million Euros in damages to the management firm of Berlin-Brandenburg Airport over the delays in the opening of the German capital's hub. The exact amount of the compensation... more
IndustryAirbus Group starts construction of new office campus at the airport of Toulouse
Toulouse, France - With a ceremony led by CEO Tom Enders and Mayor of Blagnac, Bernard Keller
Airbus Group today started construction of its new Office Campus at the airport of Toulouse in Blagnac, France, with a ground-breaking ceremony led by Chief Executive Officer Tom Enders. Over 1,500 people... more
Civil aviationIndia ready to welcome A-380 aircraft in its airports
New Delhi, India - "We are waiting for comments from airlines and ground-handling services", the Aviation minister explains
The A-380 aircraft could be cleared for landing in the Indian airports really soon : the topic has been debated for more than one year (AVIONEWS) So far the local government had denied the "Giant of... more
IndustryAirbus: Skymark Airlines' first A-380 airplane has started final assembly in Toulouse
Toulouse, France - Transported by Beluga aircraft
The vertical tailplane (VTP) for the first A-380 airplane for Skymark Airlines has been painted with the Japanese airline’s logo at Airbus’ facilities in Hamburg and transported by Beluga to Toulouse, whe... more
Civil aviationFAA: secretary Foxx announced 10 new members to the MAC
Washington, USA - The Management Advisory Council has 13 members
US Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx yesterday appointed 10 new members to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Management Advisory Council (MAC). The council advises the FAA on management,... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia CEO: "We are strong, and we don't feel the urgency of signing with Etihad"
Rome, Italy - Also the head of the Abu Dhabi-based carrier explained that some time will be needed to conclude the negotiations
A few hours after the meeting of the shareholders which confirmed him as Alitalia Chief Executive Officer, Gabriele Del Torchio released an interview to "Class Cnbc", reported by "Milano Finanza", in order... more
CargoAircraft and transport. Swiss competition authority fines several airlines for creation of a price cartel
Bern, Switzerland - Immunity for Lufthansa, thanks to its self-denunciation
COMCO, the Swiss competition authority, fined several carriers for the creation, between 2000 and 2005, of a cartel aimed to ensure high prices in the cargo sector. The overall sanction which was given... more
Civil aviationDeloitte: production of the commercial airplanes is in constant increase
Milan, Italy - The aerospace and defense sector will grow of 5% in 2014
According to the new report by Deloitte dedicated to the aerospace sector trend -"2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook"- the lasting decrease of the expenses in the defense field will have as direct... more