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AerospaceCygnus launch postponed by one day (VIDEO)
Wallops, USA - Low temperatures and likely precipitation cause a new delay
The International Space Station Program and Orbital Sciences Corporation have decided to postpone the launch of the Antares rocket and its Cygnus cargo craft on the first Orbital commercial resupply mission... more
IndustryATR: Air Algerie signed a purchase agreement for three new -72/600 planes
Toulouse, France - The contract value is $74.1 million at current list price
Air Algerie, one of the biggest North African operators, signed a purchase agreement for 3 new ATR-72/600 airplanes. The contract value is $74.1 million at current list price. The entry into service is... more
ReportCrew of a Turkish Airlines aircraft attacked by passengers
Kuwait City, Kuwait - The pilot had decided to land in Kuwait, rather than in Basra, because of the weather conditions in the Iraqi city
The crew of a Turkish Airlines aircraft was attacked by 15 Iraqi passengers at Kuwait International Airport, where the pilot had decided to land because of the bad weather conditions in Basra, the flight's... more
Military aviationRussia to extend patrolling flights over Arctic
Moscow, Russia - Soviet-age revamped airports to be utilized during the missions
The pilots of the Navy of the Russia Federation will perform patrolling flights over the Arctic during 2014, as confirmed by Captain 1st Rank Vadim Serga, spokesperson of the Northern Fleet, who added... more
IndustryAirbus: A-350 MSN2 airplane rolls-out of paint hangar with special "Carbon" livery
Toulouse, France - It will be the first aircraft to fly with full passenger cabin for "Early Long Flights"
On Thursday 2nd January 2014 Airbus rolled-out its third A-350XWB flight-test aircraft, MSN2, from the paint shop in Toulouse, marking yet another successful milestone on the path to entry-into-service... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes everybody a Happy Epiphany
Rome, Italy - The Agency will open next Tuesday, on January 7, 2014
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, readers, reporters and fans of Facebook that the Agency will be closed next Monday, in the occasion of the Epiphany. The diffusion of the news will start again... more
ReportBad weather in the US (3): New York's "JFK" Airport closed, all aircraft grounded
New York, USA - Strong winds and zero visibility
Problems are increasing for the air transport sector in the North-Eastern part of the United States due to the strong snow storm which is hitting the area. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey... more
AirlinesAirplanes grounded due to snow. United Airlines: list of the US airports interested
Chicago, Usa - The main are: Boston, Chicago, NY, Washington, Cleveland and Detroit
The 23 airports on which the airline operates affected from the bad weather are: Albany, NY (ALB) Allentown, PA (ABE) Binghamton, NY (BGM) Boston, MA (BOS) Buffalo, NY (BUF) Burlington, VT(BTV) Chicago,... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines (2) offers options to customers affected by severe Winter weather in Midwest and East Coast
Chicago, Usa - Details and updates on its website
United Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be disrupted by winter weather impacting the Midwest and East Coast regions. Weather conditions will lead to the delay or cancellation... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia Chief Executive Officer: confirmation for Del Torchio?
Rome, Italy - Giordo, current CEO of Alenia Aermacchi, is among the possible replacements
In the upcoming days, probably after January 13, the assembly of Alitalia's shareholders, will be called to choose the new board of directors of the main Italian carrier, and to appoint the new Chairman,... more
IndustryPrime Minister of Libya, Ali Zidan, visits Tai’s facilities
Ankara, Turkey - The Undersecretary for Defense Industries accompanied the delegation
Prime Minister of Libya Ali Zidan visited the facilities of Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI) on January 03, 2014. The Undersecretary for Defense Industries Murad Bayar accompanied the delegation. During... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV: strike of January 8 postponed
Rome, Italy - To February 21, from 1:00pm to 5:pm
ENAV SpA, the Italian Flight Assistance Company, communicates that the strike by the air traffic controllers announced by the Anpcat union, fixed for January 8, has been postponed to February 21 from 1:00pm... more
Military aviationCanadian government close to a decision about F-35 aircraft
Ottawa, Canada - Ottawa might extend the life cycle of the CF-18s
Canada will take (or better: it will be forced to take) a decision during the upcoming months ragarding the purchase of its 65 F-35 aircraft, following to the completion of the evaluation made by the Armed... more
Civil aviationBad weather in the US: thousands of aircraft grounded
Washington, USA - The worst situation is at Boston's "Logan" Airport
The violent snowstorm which is hitting the Northeast of the United States is causing cancellations and delays for thousands of flights, with aircraft grounded across all the main airports of the area. At... more
HelicoptersNepal purchases two MIL MI-17V-5 helicopters
Moscow, Russia - In the ambit of fund assignment for USD 30 million
Rosoboronexport, the Russian State company for export of airplanes and armaments, informs that the Nepalese Armed Forces acquired two MIL Mi-17V-5 military transport helicopters. The agreement follows... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-340/200 and A-340/300 series airplanes (2013-26-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent 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 78, Number 250 (Monday, December 30, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 79292-79295] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD for certain The Boeing Company model 747/400, /400D, and /400F series airplanes (2013-26-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent water penetration into the MEC, which could result in the loss of flight critical systems
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 250 (Monday, December 30, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 79289-79292] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, and CL-600-2D24 airplanes (2013-26-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct oil contaminants, which could cause an ignition and result in a fire in the oxygen system
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 250 (Monday, December 30, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 79287-79289] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on CFM International SA Turbofan Engines, CFM56-3 and CFM56-7B series (2013-26-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of engine oil while in flight, which could result in engine failure, loss of thrust control, and damage to the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 250 (Monday, December 30, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 79295-79298] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
IndustryBoeing: B-787/9 Dreamliner aircraft to visit New Zealand in international debut
Sydney, Australia - And then in Australia where the industry plans to conduct flight testing in hot weather
Boeing plans to bring the B-787/9 Dreamliner airplane to Auckland in early January to visit launch customer Air New Zealand. The trip, which is contingent on weather and other test factors, would mark... more
IndustryPlanes, helicopters, Defence and Space. 2014: Airbus Group, the joint brand's birth (VIDEO)
Toulouse, France - Divisions named Airbus, Airbus Defence and Space, and Airbus Helicopters. Looking forward to conversion of legal form in 2015
Taking off into the New Year, the EADS group has been rebranded as "Airbus Group". Uniting all its activities under a single and strong brand, the industry also renames two of its three Divisions. Going... more
Press releaseAW/India. New Delhi appoints arbitrator and stops helicopters delivery. AgustaWestland comments
Rome, Italy - As they move towards the arbitration process, the company claims to be ready to fulfill the remaining contract obligations. Also according to the Indian Defence, the tender has been duly followed
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, confirms to have received last Wednesday from India’s Ministry of Defence a notification concerning the appointment of an arbitrator from its side, as requested b... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes everybody a Happy New Year
Rome, Italy - The Agency will regularly open next Thursday, January 2, 2014
AVIONEWS wishes a Happy New Year to its subscribers, readers, reporters and Facebook fan. The Agency will regularly open next Thursday, January 2, 2014 with the normal publication of the news. The... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: New Year’s Day 2014 marks 100 years of commercial aviation
Geneva, Switzerland - Celebration of first paying passenger flight launches year of reflection on contribution of aviation to modern life
1 January 2014 marks exactly 100 years since the birth of commercial aviation. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) invites everyone with an interest in aviation to join a year-long celebration... more
Military aviationCOMAC ends manufacturing of the first two ARJ-21 aircraft
Shanghai, China - The delivery to Chengdu Airlines is scheduled during the next year
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) completed the manufacturing of the first two ARJ-21 aircraft, which will be delivered during the next year to Chengdu Airlines, after the completion of... more
AirlinesOman Air signs repair contract with Bombardier Aerospace
Muscat, Oman - For next eight years
Oman Air has announced that it has signed a repair agreement with Bombardier Aerospace, based in Belfast, UK. The eight-year contract will see the company perform all repair work on Rolls-Royce Trent 700... more
AerospaceLaunch of the Cygnus spacecraft scheduled on January 7
Wallops, USA - The liftoff had been delayed due to the glitch aborad the Space Station
The launch of an Antares rocket carrying Orbital’s Cygnus cargo logistics spacecraft has been rescheudled to occur on January 7 at 1:55 pm local time (6:55 pm GMT/UTC) from Pad-0A at the Mid-Atlantic R... more
HelicoptersS-64 helicopter. Erickson Air-Crane announces first firefighting contract in Turkey
Portland, Usa - Providing services to Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated, a global provider of aviation services to a diverse mix of commercial and government customers, and the vertically-integrated manufacturer and operator of the powerful... more
UAS-DronesFAA announces decision about test sites for UAV aircraft
Washington, USA - The zones will be selected by six organizations
In November 2013 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States prepared a roadmap for the integration of UASs (Unmanned Aerial System, a remote-piloted aircraft) in the US airspace, included... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Congo: the Army takes back control of Kinshasa Airport (2)
Kinshasa, Congo - 40 of the 70 attackers were killed by the armed forces
The army of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has taken back control of Kinshasa International Airport, after the attack which was carried out by some armed groups in the morning of today, Monday 30... more
IndustryAirbus: Zhejiang Loong Airlines firms up order for 20 A-320 Family aircraft
Toulouse, France - After the MoU signed in September at the "Beijing Airshow"
Zhejiang Loong Airlines, based in Hangzhou, capital city of Zhejiang province in Eastern China, has signed its first purchase agreement with Airbus, for 20 A-320 Family aircraft, including 11 A-320ceo... more
IndustryBoeing: Cathay Pacific Airways announce order for additional airplanes
Hong Kong, China - A B-747/8F and three B-777/300ER aircraft
Boeing and Cathay Pacific Airways announced that the carrier has ordered an additional 747/8 Freighter and three 777/300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The order, valued at about $1 billion at current list... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Positive results for several European airports in 2013
Berlin, Germany - New records set in Berlin and Malta
The year is going to end, and it is time of appraisals for the air transport sector: in spite of the crisis of the industry in Europe, some airports in the continent are reporting very good results in... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy (2): New Year's Eve with rains on the South
Rome, Italy - An additional bulletin has been issued
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a further bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions that integrats and expands that one already issued for Lazio,... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Italian Enac-Slovenia: agreement for technical cooperation in the civil aviation sector
Rome, Italy - The Memorandum represents a considerable reinforcement of already excellent relationships between the two Countries
"A technical cooperation agreement in the civil aviation field signed today, on December 30, 2013 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, between Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) director general, Alessio Quaranta,... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Congo: shooting ongoing at Kinshasa Airport
Kinshasa, Congo - Several journalists were taken hostage by the attackers
In the morning of today, Monday 30 December 2013, some men armed with guns and machetes attacked several areas of Congo's capital Kinshasa, among which the international airport. The hub has been obviously... more
AirportsDubai International set to surpass annual forecast of 65.4 million passengers
Dubai, UAE - According to the monthly traffic report issued by Dubai Airports
Dubai International, the world’s second busiest international hub, is set to surpass the traffic forecast for the year, as the airport recorded another month of high growth this November, according to t... more
Military aviationBoeing to pay Turkey 600 million dollars over delays in the development of AEW&C aircraft
Istanbul, Turkey - The first examples were supposed to be delivered in 2008
According to a report from "Hurriyet Daily News", Boeing will pay Turkey a compensation of 600 million dollars (436.7 million Euros) for the delays of the development programme of the Airborne Early Warning... more
Finance and economyAircraft and industry. Textron to acquire Beechcraft for 1.4 billion dollars
Providence, USA - The historical company emerged from bankruptcy in February this year
Textron Inc announced it reached an agreement for the acquisition of Beech Holdings, parent company of Beechcraft Corp, for about 1.4 billion dollars (a bit more than 1 billion Euros). The historical... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: rains on the Center and on the South from today
Rome, Italy - In the morning and afternoon
A front coming from North Europe, approaching to Mediterranean, will bring today a phase of bad weather on the Tyrrhenian central-meridional regions. The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes everybody a Merry Christmas
Rome, Italy - The Agency will open next Monday December 30, after a short break
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, readers, reporters and Facebook fans that it will be closed on Friday 27, in the occasion of the Christmas holidays. The Agency will regularly reopen on Monday... more
Finance and economyHundreds of aircraft, whirling growth: portrait of Etihad, Alitalia's next shareholder
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The Middle Eastern carrier refuses traditional alliances, and opts to acquire stakes in other companies
The next few days will be crucial for the negotiation between Etihad Airways and Alitalia for the entrance of the Abu Dhabi-based company in the onwership structure of the main Italian carrier. Let's try... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Poland selects Alenia Aermacchi M-346 airplane
Rome, Italy - The contract is scheduled to be signed in the first months of 2014
The Polish Ministry of Defence has chosen the M-346 trainer airplane produced by Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, and its ground-based training system to train its Air Force pilots. The contract,... more
Civil aviationSevere weather hits hard on Christmas Eve: aircraft grounded in London and across the UK
London, United Kingdom - No trains are running to or from Gatwick Airport
Christmas Eve in the United Kingdom is at moment characterized by severe weather conditions across all the United Kingdom, which are hitting the air transport as well, causing numerous delays and cancellations... more
IndustryCessna receives FAA certification, begins deliveries of the new Citation Sovereign+ airplane
Wichita, Usa - And for Citation M2 aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Company is today beginning deliveries of the newly certified Citation Sovereign+ midsize business jet. The new Citation Sovereign+, whose name now includes a “+” to more clearly dif... more
IndustryHondaJet aircraft receives Type Inspection Authorization from the FAA (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - The timeline now points to the certification in 2015
Honda Aircraft Company announced it received from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States the Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) certificate for the HondaJet. The TIA is a pivotal... more
IndustryFinmeccanica announces the closing of the sale of Ansaldo Energia
Rome, Italy - The Group sold its 39.55% stake in the company’s share capital
Finmeccanica has closed today the sale of its stake in Ansaldo Energia to Fondo Strategico Italiano. The Group sold its 39.55% stake in the company’s share capital for EUR 277 million. Considering t... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Italian Transport Minister: "We are following Etihad's interest for Alitalia with attention and positivity"
Milan, Italy - "Air France? We'll see", Lupi claims
The last few hours were not characterized by any update about the possible entrance of Etihad Airways in Alitalia's ownership structure. The Abu Dhabi-based company, according to the rumours of the past... more
IndustrySuperJet International: fourth SSJ-100 airplane delivered to Interjet
Venice, Italy - Landed in Mexico
The fourth Sukhoi Superjet 100 landed in Mexico and it has been delivered to Interjet airline. The aircraft (MNS 95036) was rolled out from SuperJet International’s hangar in Venice (Italy) and took o... more
IndustryAirbus: Emirates firms up order for 50 additional A-380 aircraft
Toulouse, France - Total order rises to 140 planes
Emirates Airline and Airbus have completed discussions and signed the firm contract for 50 additional A-380 airplanes originally announced at the "Dubai Airshow" on 17th November 2013. The contract documents... more