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UAS-DronesNorthrop Grumman starts production of NATO's Global Hawk UAV aircraft
Moss Point, USA - 15 countries are involved in the purchase
Northrop Grumman started the production of the five UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a remote-piloted aircraft) Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) Block 40 Global Hawk aircraft, enhanced to meet NATO operational... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon marks delivery of 400th aircraft and goes to German Air Force
Manching, Germany - Airplanes in services with six Air Forces; over 210,000 flying hours achieved worldwide
The 400th Eurofighter Typhoon has been delivered to the Programme’s worldwide customer base. The German Air Force took delivery of the 400th aircraft on Wednesday 4th December 2013 during special ceremony a... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Indigo Partners concludes acquisition of Frontier Airlines
Denver, USA - The purchaser aims to transform it in an ultra-low-cost carrier
Indigo Partners, through an affiliate, has completed the acquisition of Frontier Airlines from Republic Airways Holdings. Final terms of the transaction, which was first announced in October this year,... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: four safety recommendations to EASA on accident to A-320 airplane in Fiumicino at the end of September
Rome, Italy - The Agency issued five ones for another accident at the Rome's airport happened in June
The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV), following to the accident occurred on September 29, 2013 on Rome-Fiumicino airport, to an A-320 airplane, registration marks EI-EIB and completed the consultation procedure... more
IndustryAirbus: A-380 airplane by Thai transported clothing and school supplies to Thailand
Toulouse, France - With 10 tonnes of goods
The Airbus Corporate Foundation (ACF) and Aviation Sans Frontières (ASF) have transported clothing and school supplies donated by Office Depot to Thailand from Toulouse, France, aboard the delivery flight... more
CargoAircraft and transport. Iata: cargo resumes fragile recovery
Geneva, Switzerland - With growth in all regions except Africa
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing a small improvement in air freight growth in October. Compared to October 2012, global freight tonne kilometers (FTK) grew 4.0%,... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Also Qatar Airways says "No" to Alitalia
Rome, Italy - During the past days also Aeroflot denied any interest to take part in the recpitalization of the Italian carrier
The search for a strong international partner is revealing itself as one of the most complex aspects of the capital increase operation which should ensure the survival, at least in the short term, of the... more
DefenseItalian Defence-Meridiana: renewed agreement for transportation of military staff to the operational theaters
Rome, Italy - It will be valid throughout 2014
The agreement between the Italian Military Defence and Meridiana for the transportation of military staff to the operational theaters has been renewed. The Italian Military Defence and Meridiana announce... more
AirportsAci Europe: promising results at European airports during October
Brussels, Belgium - Overall passenger and freight traffic +4.6%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE this morning released its comprehensive report of airport traffic performance during the month of October. The report –which encompasses all scheduled air traffic a... more
AerospaceNASA's partner Blue Origin performs first firing of its new rocket engine (VIDEO)
Van Horn, USA - A 110,000-lbf thrust was generated
NASA commercial crew partner Blue Origin announced it has tested a new, hydrogen- and oxygen-fueled engine designed to lift the Kent, Washington-based company's crewed Space Vehicle on future missions... more
Airlines25 new Airbus aircraft for Kuwait Airways: they could be financed through Islamic bonds
Kuwait City, Kuwait - This is the largest fleet overhaul for the company since the 1st Gulf War
Kuwait Airways might issue Islamic bonds, the so-called sukuk, in order to finance the purchase of new aircraft from Airbus, the largest operation of fleet renewal for the Middle-Eastern carrier since... more
IndustrySelex ES delivered the 400th Grifo radar
Milan, Italy - It will be used by the Brazilian Air Force
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, celebrated yesterday the delivery of the 400th GRIFO radar, which is to be used by the Brazilian Air Force. The company, based out of the Lombard Aerospace District, marked... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: new industrial site in L'Aquila inaugurated
L'Aquila, Italy - Just two years after the laying of the first stone, the new plant is already operational
Thales Alenia Space today inaugurated the new industrial complex in L’Aquila, completely rebuilt after the company’s historic establishment was declared unfit for occupancy due to the serious damage suf... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Malaysia Airports Holdings and TAV running for a stake in Istanbul's airport
Istanbul, Turkey - India's GMR Infrastructure is going to sell 40% of the shares of the facility
Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAH) and TAV Airports Holdings, two of the main airport operators globally, are separately conducting negotiations with GMR Infrastructure for the purchase of the 40% stake... more
Civil aviationFAA is proposing a 325,000-dollar penalty against Southwest Airlines for AirTran's aircraft modification
Washington, USA - Fine in view also for Great Lakes Aviation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States is proposing a 325,000-dollar (almost 240,000 Euros) civil penalty against Southwest Airlines for allegedly operating an aircraft that had... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Aeroflot says "No" to Alitalia
Rome, Italy - "We are completely out of the transaction", the Russian carrier explained
According to rumours which leaked during the past days (AVIONEWS), a delegation from Alitalia led by vice-general director Business Giancarlo Schisano reportedly paid a visit during the past days to Aeroflot's... more
AirlinesGermanwings: further new links in the Summer 2014
Milan, Italy - Ancona is among the new routes
Germanwings continues to reinforce its network from Düsseldorf airport with nine new links during the Summer season 2014, added to those already announced recently by the airline. The routes, all in... more
Military aviationChina starts production of the J-15 aircraft (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - The fighters were painted in grey, with a logo of a shark on the tail
The Shenyang J-15, the new Chinese carrier-based aircraft, entered the production phase, as reported today, Tuesday 3 December 2013, by "Sina Military Network". The aircraft had their fuselage painted... more
AirportsNew Doha Airport: cargo aircraft start flying
Doha, Qatar - Still no news about the opening to passenger traffic
The very long series fo delays which characterized the opening of Hamad International (HIA), the new airport which will serve the area of Doha, might have reached an end, thanks to the launch of cargo... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force: "Virtual Flag 2013" of training to air operations began yesterday (until December 13)
Rome, Italy - The drill is divided in two phases
About 250 military and civil people conduct the simulated exercise "Virtual Flag 2013" (from December 2 to 13) at the air base in Poggio Renatico (Ferrara) with the aim to train, plan and conduct the air... more
ReportFirst hearing in the trial for India's AW helicopters, Orsi and Spagnolini were in the court
Busto Arsizio, Italy - Haschke: "The former CEO declined to pay the restaurant bill to avoid to leave traces in Switzerland"
The first hearing of the trial which involves former Finmeccanica Chief Executive Officer Giuseppe Orsi and former AgustaWestland CEO Bruno Spagnolini for the alleged international bribery in the context... more
HelicoptersEurocopter brings its EC-175 and EC-145T2 helicopters to Asia
Marignane, France - For a three-week demonstration tour of these new twin-engine
Two of Eurocopter’s newest members in its twin-engine helicopter family –the next-generation EC-175 and evolved EC-145T2– are coming to Asia for a three-week demonstration tour with operators in the o... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Norwegian might be forced to suspend its operations on Dec. 23 should it fail to secure an Irish COA
Oslo, Norway - Oslo's Civil Aviation Authority will not renew its certificate for long-haul flights
Norwegian Air might soon be forced to suspend its long-haul operations, should the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) does not provide an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to the Oslo-based carrier by December... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Turkish carriers accept price cap for domestic flight tickets
Istanbul, Turkey - Fares will not exceed 109 Euros
Turkish carriers accepted the application of a price cap for the fares of domestic flights: Ankara's Minister for Transportation Binali Yildirim communicated that from now on flying inside the Middle Eastern... more
Civil aviationUS carriers give China flight plans for their aircraft flying over the "Air Defence Zone"
Beijing, China - The Japanese companies, under an agreement with Tokyo, do not provide information to Beijing
Delta Air Lines confirmed that during the past week it provided the flight plans for the aircraft flying over the East China Sea area which has been declared "Air defence identification zone" by Beijing,... more
AirlinesAlitalia and AirOne increase flight offer between Italy and Albania
Rome, Italy - Two airlines welcome on board the Belle Air's passengers
Alitalia and AirOne increase offer of links between Italy and Albania to satisfy the mobility exigencies by the Italian-Albanian communities after the suspension of the flights by Belle Air. The expansion... more
AerospaceSpace data and terrestrial measures together to understand better the volcanoes
Rome, Italy - Used for the first time satellite data and land measures to highlight possible recovery of magma, indicator of eruptive activity to Etna
The joint use of satellite data and measures at ground helps to stress the possible return of lava previous the recovery of the eruptive activity to Etna. It is reported by a study created by the fruitful... more
IndustryGaruda Indonesia's first ATR-72/600 airplane takes off
Bali, Indonesia - It follows the announcement earlier this year of the introduction of 25 firm aircraft, plus 10 options
Indonesia's national airline Garuda Indonesia today officially celebrated the first take-off of its very first ATR-72/600. The aircraft took to the sky from Denpasar (Bali) at 08.00 am (local time) in... more
AerospaceFalcon 9 rocket: third launch attempt to be performed today
Cape Canaveral , USA - The vehicle of SpaceX will carry into orbit the satellite SES-8
The third attempt of laucnhing SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket which carries on board a SES-8 telecommunication satellite will be performed today, Monday 2 December 2013, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia, looking for a partner, is knocking on Aeroflot's doors
Rome, Italy - The Russian carrier would be appreciated also by Poste Italiane's CEO Massimo Sarmi
Alitalia is still carrying on, among numerous difficulties, the complex capital increase operation, which aimed to ensure the short-term survival of the main Italian carrier. 173 million Euros have already... more
IndustryFincantieri to build a ship for Norway; at the bow, its hangar will be able to accommodate two helicopters
Trieste, Italy - The oceanographic icebreaker unit to operate in polar waters
In the presence of the Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs Elisabeth Aspaker, Fincantieri, one of the world shipbuilding companies, and the Institute of Marine Research (IMR), the Norwegian... more
AirportsAutogrill enters in three airports in Indonesia and strengthens Asia presence
Milan, Italy - The number of countries where the Group operates rises to 30
Autogrill Group continues its expansion in Asia and enters Indonesia having won three 5-year contracts to operate 16 points of sale, 11 at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, two at the Surabaya-Juanda... more
AccidentsHelicopter crash in Scotland: ninth victim recovered (VIDEO)
Glasgow, United Kingdom - The police does not rule out more corposes can be under the wreckage
Rescuers found the body of the ninth victim of the accident which, in the evening of Friday 29 November, involved a helicopter of the Scottish police which crashed on a pub in Glasgow. Authorities are... more
AirlinesFinnair's 2014: three new routes in Italy, France, Turkey and...
Turin, Italy - ... further new frequencies
With the start of the Summer flight schedule on March 30, Finnair's network will be enriched by three new destinations: Pisa, Biarritz and Alanya. From April to August, two weekly frequencies will connect... more
AirlinesNine new ATR-72 aircraft for Bangkok Airways
Bangkok, Thailand - The Asian carrier wants to rejuvenate its fleet
Bangkok Airways signed an agreement for the purchase of new ATR-72/600 aircraft. the order has not been officially announced yet, but was revealed by sources close to the negotiations. The Toulouse-based... more
Military aviationSuper Tucano aircraft for the Nigerian Air Force?
Lagos, Nigeria - The Vice-President of the African country duscussed the purchase with his Brazilian counterpart
Nigeria might soon purchase some Embraer Super Tucano trainer aircraft for its Air Force: Vice-President of the African country Namadi Sambo discussed of the possible order during a meeting with his Brazilian... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. American Airlines emerges from bankruptcy: merger with US Airways on December 9
New York, USA - The operation will create the world's largest carrier
The US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York approved the settlement of the lawsuit reached with the US Department of Justice and certain states relating to the merger of AMR Corporation,... more
HelicoptersEurocopter demonstrates the EC-225 helicopter’s capabilities for the offshore oil and gas industry
Marignane, France - The model's global fleet has totalled more than 300,000 hours
Eurocopter Canada Ltd. is showcasing the EC-225 helicopter in St. John’s this week to demonstrate the rotorcraft’s features and capabilities for the offshore oil and gas community in Canada’s Newfoundland and L... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. New Doha Airport: soft opening in early 2014
Doha, Qatar - Cargo operations should start in a few days
The new Doha International Airport, also known as Hamad International, should undergo a soft-opening in early 2014, according to Qatari Minister for Transportation Jassim Seif Ahmed al-Sulaiti. Speaking... more
ReportJapanese fighter aircraft fly over the airspace contended with Japan
Beijing, China - "It's a defensive measure and in line with international common practices"
"Xinhua" agency, quoting Chinese Air Force's spokesperson Shen Jinke, communicated that Beijing's fighter and early warning aircraft flew over the East China Sea area which has been declared "Air defence... more
HelicoptersDutch Navy receives mission planning system for the NH-90 NFH fleet
De Koov, Netherlands - Aimed at both supporting new aircraft functionalities and implementing enhancements
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) has taken delivery of a Mission Planning & Analysis System (MPAS) in the Final Operative Configuration for its fleet... more
Press releaseAircraft and finance. Alitalia about its capital increase
Rome, Italy - There are the conditions for its full subscription
With reference to the capital increase of Euro 300 million, resolved by Alitalia S.p.A. on 14/15 October 2013 and for which the exercise of the option rights expired yesterday, the Company informs that,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. CE outlines the agreement for the integration of Ukraine in the European aviation sector
Brussels, Belgium - During the first transitional period, the East-European country will be requested to implement all the fundamental related legislation
The European Commission outlined the terms for the integration of of Ukraine into the EU internal market for aviation. The transition of Ukraine towards this integration involves the effective and full... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Sale of London-Luton Airport completed
London, United Kingdom - A 518-million-Euro operation
TBI, a company in which abertis owns a 90% stake and Aena Desarrollo International the remaining 10% stake, has completed the sale of the company that holds the concession of London-Luton Airport, after... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA appoints Athar Husain Khan as its first CEO
Brussels, Belgium - ''I am looking forward to continuing the work to drive forward our industry priorities"
During the "AEA Aviation Leadership Summit" in Brussels, the CEOs of the 31 member airlines unanimously appointed Mr Athar Husain Khan as the first CEO of the Association of European Airlines. Husain... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Estonian Air terminates agreements with Air Lituanica
Tallinn, Estonia - "Our primary task is to serve our customers", CEO Jan Palmer explains
Estonian Air has informed Air Lituanica of the termination of its Flight Services Agreement and Commercial Agreement as of today, Thursday 28 November 2013. "Air Lituanica has repeatedly and on an... more
ReportJapanese aircraft patrol the area disputed with China
Tokyo, Japan - "We are not going to change this activity". Tokyo states
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga communicated that Tokyo's militari aircraft are performing surveillance flights over the East China Sea area which Beijing declared "Air defence identification... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. EADS: strengthening of relationships with Poland in view
Warsaw, Poland - From December 2 to 5 the European consortium has organized an event dedicated to local companies
EADS, with its divisions Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter, is planning to increase significantly its industrial footprint in Poland to take advantage of the country’s dynamic economy, GDP growth a... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. US DoT fines Brazil's GOL 250,000 dollars
Washington, USA - The South American company violated a number of the rules protecting the rights of air travelers
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined the Brazilian airline GOL $250,000 for violating a number of DOT’s rules protecting the rights of air travelers. This is the largest penalty assessed f... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA meeting on November 28 and 29 in Brussels, with industry and politics representatives
Brussels, Belgium - "European airlines create added value for Europe"
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) is organising its inaugural Aviation Leadership Summit in Brussels on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 November. During the one-and-a-half day dynamic forum as well... more