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Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: using global standards to boost connectivity in Latin America
Cancun, Mexico - Tony Tyler said it during the ALTA Forum in Cancun
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reinforced its call for governments to adopt and adhere to global standards and recommended practices in order to enable a safe, efficient and sustainable... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. IAG believes in Iberia: profit forecast raised
London, United Kingdom - Margins improve for British Airways, good results also for Vueling
International Airlines Group (IAG) raised its forecasts for profits for 2015, on the basis of a renewed confidence in Iberia's recovery, on improved margins for British Airways and savings from the integration... more
IndustryInterjet confirms positive performance of its SSJ-100 airplane fleet
Cancun, Mexico - On the occasion of the "Alta Airline Leaders Forum 2013"
On the occasion of the "Alta Airline Leaders Forum 2013" SuperJet International and Powerjet hold their SSJ-100 Program Media Briefing at the presence of Jose Luis Garza, CEO of Interjet. SJI CEO, Nazario... more
ReportPanic on board of a Southwest Airlines aircraft, the pilot reportedly said: "We're going down"
Raleigh, USA - "Everyone was looking around like 'Is this a joke?'", a passenger declared
In a hypothetical ranking of the sentences you do not want to hear from the pilot of your aircraft, there is no doubt that "We're going down" would easily reach the highest position. But it seems that... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Airshow": Emirates ready for a record order for new aircraft
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The event is scheduled between November 17 and 19
The start of "Dubai Airshow" is just two days away: the event will open its doors on SUnday 17 November and, just like it was during the past editions, there are great expectations for the aircraft orders... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia's rescue: Aeroflot rules out an intervention
Rome, Italy - Air France's CEO: "We've never asked job cuts"
Air France's refusal to take part in Alitalia's capital increase will force the management of the main Italian carrier to look for different paths and new partners to ensure the survival of the company.... more
IndustrySelex ES takes part in ISITEP
Rome, Italy - The European project for joint emergency and public safety operations
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, will coordinate a consortium including 15 partners and 12 additional members of the advisory board from 15 European countries, which will manage the ISITEP (Inter system... more
IndustryAirbus: Germania becomes new A-321 aircraft operator
Toulouse, France - The plane equipped with Sharklet and powered by CFM engines
SAT, the holding company of the Berlin-based German carrier Germania, has taken delivery of its first out of two A-321 airplanes on order. Both aircraft are equipped with Airbus’ wing tip fuel saving d... more
AerospaceNASA to say goodbye to Russian transport services by 2017
Washington, USA - "We’ve ended the outsourcing of space station resupply work", Administrator Charles Bolden claims
Charles Bolden, administrator of the American space agency NASA, hailed the success of the public-private partnership with American companies to resupply the International Space Station and announced the... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: rain and strong wind alert
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow in the early morning
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice indicates rains with downpour or storm aspect for tomorrow,... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Air France says officially no to Alitalia's capital increase
Paris, France - The two companies will remain commercial partners
"Air France-KLM will not subscribe to the capital increase [of Alitalia]". With these words the French-Dutch group, confirming rumours which leaked during the past days, communicated its intention of not... more
IndustryBoeing: airlines in the Middle East will require 2,610 new aircraft over next 20 years
Dubai, UAE - Worth an estimated USD 550 billion
Boeing forecasts that airlines in the Middle East will require 2,610 new airplanes over the next 20 years, worth an estimated $550 billion. While one-third of that demand –900 airplanes– will replace tod... more
Military aviationJ-15 fighter aircraft almost ready for entrance into service
Beijing, China - The commission in the fleet of the Navy to happen "Really soon", according to the local media
The Shenyang J-15, the new Chinese carrier-based fighter aircraft, is completing its development phase, and is close to entering into service, according to reports from state-run "China News Service",... more
Civil aviationPhilippines: aircraft restart flying between Manila and Tacloban
Manila, Philippines - Limited flights to allow residents to leave the city, devastated by Typhoon Yolanda
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) decided to open again Tacloban Airport at aircraft larger than those of reduced size which were utilized during the past days for humanitarian operations,... more
Finance and economyEads reports improved nine-month (9m) results 2013
Amsterdam, Holland - Aircraft order, delivery guidance raised to reflect market demand
EADS reports improved nine-month (9m) results 2013. The highlights are: - Revenues increase 7 percent to € 40.0 billion - EBIT before one-off rises 22 percent to € 2.3 billion - Net Income ris... more
PeopleEADS CEO delivers symbolic certificates to a group of employees
Toulouse, France - For 10 free Group share
EADS CEO Tom Enders has handed out symbolic certificates to a group of employees from across the company entitling them to 10 free EADS shares. The free share plan was announced in May, granting all... more
Press releaseAlitalia: the BoD approves the revised industrial plan. Reduction in the number of medium-haul aircraft
Rome, Italy - Deadline extended to 27 November for shareholders to participate in the recapitalization plan
The Board of Directors of Alitalia -Compagnia Aerea Italiana SpA chaired by Roberto Colaninno, met yesterday in Rome. The Board approved a revised strategic plan that is based on becoming more efficient... more
HelicoptersPresidents of Azerbaijan and Turkey watched the flight demonstrations of the Atak/T-129 helicopter
Ankara, Turkey - During their visit at the facilities of TAI (Turkish Aerospace Industries)
President of Azerbaijan HE ?lham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Turkey HE Abdullah Gül visited the facilities of Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI) on November 12, 2013. Minister of Energy... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Agreement for AA-US Airways merger: Delta wants to take part in the slot divestiture
Washington, USA - The details of the understanding with the Department of Justice
During the past hours the Department of Justice (DoJ) of the United States announced it reached a settlement with American Airlines and US Airways for the merger of the two companies, which will create... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Imminent strike announced by Zagreb Airport's workers
Zagreb, Croatia - Unions protest against the acquisition of the facility by the consortium led by Aéroports de Paris
The employees of Zagreb Airport are threatening to go on strike in a short time to protest against the decision of the Croatian government to grant the concession to operate the facility to Zagreb Airport... more
Press releaseAMR Corporation and US Airways announce settlement with US DoJ and State AGs
Fort Worth, Usa - The agreement allows for completion of merger in December
"AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, Inc., and US Airways Group, Inc. yesterday announced that the airlines have settled the litigation brought by the US Department of Justice (DOJ),... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and volcanoes. easyJet, Airbus and Nicarnica Aviation create first ash cloud for test purposes
Milan, Italy - Avoid sensor concept proven to detect and estimate concentrations of volcanic ash in the atmosphere
easyJet, the UK's airline, along with its partners Airbus and Nicarnica Aviation, has successfully completed the final stage of testing for the AVOID (Airborne Volcanic Object Identifier and Detector)... more
Fair and showsAirbus Military to exhibit complete aircraft family at "Dubai Airshow"
Madrid, Spain - First time A400M appears publicly in Gulf region
Airbus Military will exhibit the A400M new generation airlifter, A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport, and C295 medium transport and surveillance aircraft at the "Dubai Airshow", to be held at Dubai World... more
SecurityEasa allows use of Electronic Devices on aircraft
Cologne, Germany - The European Agency will publish by the end of this month guidance
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will publish by the end of November 2013 guidance which will extend to all phases of flight the possibility to use personal electronic devices (PED) such as tablets,... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Thumbs down from Air France for Alitalia's plan; overtime in view for the capital increase?
Rome, Italy - The deadline might be postponed by 7-10 days
Today, Wednesday 13 November 2013, an important meeting of Alitalia's board of directors is scheduled, to allow Chief Executive Officer Gabriele Del Torchio to present the contingency plan, which is aimed... more
ReportItalian Foreign Affairs Ministry (2) and Philippine typhoon: Bonino-Reyes speak by telephone
Rome, Italy - Condolences, but also the ways of the aids and several fund-raising initiatives
Minister Emma Bonino spoke by telephone yesterday with Ambassador of the Philippines in Italy Virgilio Reyes, to whom she conveyed the condolences of the Italian government and people for the victims... more
ReportItalian Foreign Affairs Ministry and Philippines typhoon: a million Euro in aid from Italy
Rome, Italy - And also an aircraft for humanitarian flight leaving from Dubai
Italy has pledged one million euro in aid to the Philippines for the typhoon Haiyan emergency, which has left at least 10,000 dead. The announcement came from Deputy Minister with the remit for international... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: still alert on the Ionic regions
Rome, Italy - As of today in the afternoon
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a notice for adverse weather conditions. The bulletin predicts the rains, also of downpour or thunderstorm aspect,... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Flybe's main shareholder sells its stake; 15% collapse of the airline's shares
Exeter, United Kingdom - A few days ago the carrier had announced a plan which included the cut of 500 jobs
Rosedale Aviation, the main single shareholder of Flybe, sold its 48.1% stake in the main European regional carrier. The operation was probably generated by the growth of the value of the Exter-based company's... more
ReportUnited States send ships, airplanes and helicopters in the Philippines to provide support after Typhoon Yolanda
Manila, Philippines - Also eight Ospreys are on their way to the Asian country
The United States are helping the Philippines after the disaster caused by Typhoon Yolanda, which hit the Asian country causing thousands of victims. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has ordered the... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. DoJ accepts settlement, AA-US Airways merger gets approval
Washington, USA - Go-ahead for the creation of the world's largest carrier
The Department of Justice (DoJ) of the United States announced it reached a settlement with American Airlines and US Airways for the merger of the two companies, which will create the world's largest carrier. The... more
IndustryAirbus: Japanese Vanilla Air receives its first A-320 airplane with Sharklets
Toulouse, France - Narita-based low-cost carrier becomes newest operator
Vanilla Air, Japan’s newest low-cost carrier has taken delivery of its first A-320 airplane in Toulouse, France, on lease from AWAS. The airline will start commercial services on December 20th from Narita I... more
Fair and showsEADS underscores commitment to Middle East at "Dubai Air Show 2013" (November 17-21)
Dubai, UAE - This will be the final major aerospace trade show prior to the Group being re-branded as the Airbus Group from 1 January 2014
From commercial and military aircraft to satellites and secure communications systems, EADS and its Divisions –Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter (helicopters)– will present a broad selection of... more
Fair and showsAirbus showcases innovation at the "Dubai Airshow" (2)
Toulouse, France - Most modern aircraft, services and products take centre stage
Airbus is demonstrating its leadership in innovation with the world’s most modern range of aircraft families, products and innovative services on show at the newly located "Dubai Airshow" (17th to 21st N... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: inquiry report about Tecnam P-2006T aircraft crash in 2012
Rome, Italy - Registration I-TELT, happened at Catania-Fontanarossa airport at the end of July
ANSV, the Italian Air Safety Board, communicates to have completed an inquiry report. This is about in particular: - Crash occurred to the Tecnam P-2006T airplane, code I-TELT, at Catania-Fontanarossa... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Glasgow-Prestwick Airport ready to be sold. Cost: 1 pound
Glasgow, United Kingdom - The Scottish government is expected to close the purchase operation on November 20
The operation which will carry Glasgow-Prestwick Airport under public ownership is on the finish line: the sale to the Scottish government of the Ayrshire's hub by the current operator Infratil is indeed... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Virgin America against AA-US Airways merger
Washington, USA - The first hearing of the lawsuit started by the Department of Justice is scheduled on November 25
Virgin America obtained from district judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly the authorization to file a brief against the proposed merger of American Airlines and US Airways, which would create the world's largest... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Air France says "No" to Alitalia's capital increase
Rome, Italy - According to "Le Figaro" the decision was already taken, the French airline hides itself behind a "No comment"
These hours are critical for Alitalia's future. Tomorrow, Wednesday 13 November 2013, a meeting of the board of directors of the main Italian carrier is on the schedule: the main point on the agenda will... more
Science and technologySITA's survey about airports' investments in Information Technology
Rome, Italy - By 2016 with new App and services' offer to the passengers throught social media: this is the trend
The world’s airports are increasing their investment in information technology (IT) to approximately USD 6 billion in 2013. This is according to the 2013 SITA/ACI/Airline Business Airport IT Trends Survey r... more
AirportsLondra-Britannia Airport: more than £47 billion in costs; it will be able to handle four aircraft movements at the same time
London, United Kingdom - Details of the new mega-hub unveiled
Testrad (Thames Estuary Research and Development), the consortium which supports the proposed mega-airport which is destined to serve London, unveiled the plans for the enormous hub on the Thames Estuary. The... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia: waiting for the business plan, Lupi is confident of Air France's intervention
Rome, Italy - "If they believe in the Italian carrier they will subscribe the capital increase"
Tuesday 12 November is considered as a crucial day for Alitalia's future: in that date it is scheduled the meeting of the board of directors of the main Italian carrier, which will have to discuss of the... more
AirportsEtna eruption ends (2): ordinary operativeness restored
Catania, Italy - Decided by the task force
Sac (Catania's airport management company) informs that, considering the press release issued by the Vulcanology Institute that considered the end of the activity from Etna volcano, the task force decided... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force. November 11, 1961: 52 years ago the massacre in Kindu, Congo
Rome, Italy - First international mission that the Armed Force faced after the WWII
The home-page of the Italian Air Force (AMI) remembers that "52 years ago the tragic days in Kindu (Democratic Republic of Congo), first international mission that AMI, with staff and means of the 46th... more
Military aviationIndia accelerates work for Tejas aircraft (VIDEO)
New Delhi, India - December is the deadline to achieve the Initial Operational Clearance
All the persons involved in the Indian Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme for the development of the Tejas fighter aircraft are accelerating their work in order to try not to misse the deadline of December... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Flybe: a 500-cut plan is landing, despite a return in the black
Exeter, United Kingdom - CEO announces review of the network and optimization of fleet and crew utilization
Flybe announced its intention to cut some 500 jobs, despite the balance sheet of the main European regional carrier is back in the black: pre-tax profits of the Exeter-based company were 13.8 million pounds... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Philippines: airports reopened after Typhoon Yolanda
Manila, Philippines - Tower and radar equipment were destroyed at Tacloban
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) communicated that the ten airports which had been closed because of Typhoon Yolanda have been reopened on Monday 11 November to air traffic: the facilities... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma. Germanwings: Fiumicino/Berlin-Tegel new route
Rome, Italy - Operative from next Wednesday, four times per week
Germanwings, the Lufthansa Group low-cost, inaugurates the new direct flight from Rome-Fiumicino to Berlin-Tegel as of next Wednesday, November 13. The connection to the German capital city, four times... more
Press releaseESA: "Volare" mission ended with Luca Parmitano. His "Travel" has continued by helicopter and by plane to Houston
Rome, Italy - After five months on the ISS, more than 30 experiments, two Extravehicular activities
ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano, Russian commander Fyodor Yurchikhin and NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg returned to Earth today, landing in the Kazakhstan steppe. Their return flight, landing at 02:49 GMT... more
AirportsAirplanes and volcano. Etna eruption: air space partially open and airport's operativeness
Catania, Italy - Next meeting for the task-force will take place at 2:00pm
SAC (Catania's airport management company) informs, regarding the new activity of the Etna volcano, that air space above the city sees the sectors 1 and 2 closed. The Fontanarossa airport will be operational... more
AerospaceExpedition 37 crew members are back on Earth, mission accomplsihed (VIDEO)
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - The Soyuz landed in Kazakshatn this morning
Three Expedition 37 crew members have landed after 166 days in space, completing a 70.3 million mile mission spanning more than 2600 orbits of the Earth since their launch to the International Space Station... more