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SecurityTwo pilots fall asleep in the cockpit on long-haul aircraft: report from UK's CAA
London, United Kingdom - The authority is not revealing the name of the airline
A report of UK's Civil Aviation Authority revealed that two pilots who were at the controls of an Airbus A-330 aircraft communicated to the aviation watchdog they fell asleep at the same time during a... more
Fair and shows"Helitech". Turbomeca signed a contract for engines for helicopters of the Royal Netherlands Air Force
London, UK - For EUR 25 million
Turbomeca (Safran) signed a 25 million EUR contract during "Helitech International" (September 24-26 in London) with the Royal Netherlands Air Force for the repair, overhaul and inspection of their Makila... more
Military aviation"Frecce Tricolori", the Italian aerobatic team: the MB-339 aircraft goes on retirement (VIDEO)
Rivolto, Italy - It will be replaced by the Alenia Aermacchi M-345
The Italian Air Force's 313th Acrobatic Training Squadron of Rivolto Air Base, better known as the "Frecce Tricolori", is close to an important change: the MB-339, the aircraft they use for their exhibitions,... more
AerospaceNew members of Expedition 37 arrive on board of the International Space Station (VIDEO)
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - They will return on Earth in March 2014
New Expedition 37 crew members Oleg Kotov, Mike Hopkins and Sergey Ryazanskiy were welcomed aboard the International Space Station Thursday at 4:34 am GMT/UTC. They docked to the Poisk mini-research module... more
Fair and shows"Aviation Expo China" (2). Airbus announces lower weight A-330 airplane for regional and domestic operations
Beijing, China - Optimised for shorter haul missions
Airbus has announced a new lower weight variant of its versatile A-330/300 wide-body aircraft that is optimised for use on domestic and regional routes in high growth markets with large populations and... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Alitalia: unions communicate suspension of the protest of Friday
Rome, Italy - Following to a meeting between parts
"The Italian strike management Authority in the essential public services received the communication about the revocation of the protest of next September 27, from 10am to 2:00pm, by the Alitalia's crew... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AW congratulates RCAF "Rescue 912" crew from 103 Squadron
Cascina Costa, Italy - On "Winning 2013 Cormorant Trophy" and "Prince Philip Helicopter Rescue Award"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, congratulates the Royal Canadian Air Force crew of search and rescue helicopter “Rescue 912” for winning both this year’s Cormorant Trophy, and the Prince Phili... more
Finance and economyEmirates might issue bonds for 4.5 billion dollars to fund new aircraft deliveries
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 22 billion are needed in the next four years
Brian Jeffery, Emirates senior vice-president for corporate treasury, declared that the Dubai-based company might issue bonds for 4.5 billion dollars (3.33 billion Euros) during fiscal year 2014, in order... more
IndustryBoeing: processing units for Army's Air, Missile Defense Network
Huntsville, Usa - Deliveries to prime Northrop Grumman early, on budget
Boeing recently finished delivering more than 40 computer processing units that will support an integrated network of computer and communication equipment critical to US Army air and missile defenses. Boeing’s P... more
Fair and shows"Aviation Expo China". Airbus: orders for a total of 68 A-320 Family aircraft
Beijing, China - Signed by three customers: Qingdao Airlines, Zhejiang Loong Airlines and Boc Aviation
The orders and MoU have been underwritten by Qingdao Airlines, Zhejiang Loong Airlines and Boc Aviation, in the occasion of the 15th edition of the "Aviation Expo China 2013" on going in Beijing. Qingdao... more
HelicoptersTurbomeca: contract for the RTM 322 engines for UK MoD's helicopters
Bordes, France - Worth £367 million
Turbomeca (Safran) will support the fleet of RTM 322 engines powering the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) Merlin and Apache helicopters under an innovative service contract, worth £367 million (around Euro... more
AirlinesVietJet ready for a 10-billion-dollar aircraft order from Airbus?
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - The company might launch an IPO to fund its expansion
According to rumours which leaked during the past few hours, VietJet is ready to place an order for Airbus aircraft worth about 10 billion dollars (7.41 billion Euros) at list prices: the announcement... more
AerospaceSatellite. Italian ASI signed a partnership agreement with Chinese CNSA
Beijing, China - To bring the Italian science aboard a Chinese satellite
Today the Italian Space Agency and the China National Space Administration signed an important Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Beijing: the Memorandum of Understanding has the aim to host an italian... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: Avincis buys three new EC-225 helicopters
London, UK - The aircraft will be used by the subsidiary Bond Helicopters Australia
Avincis Group (Avincis), the world’s provider of aerial services for mission critical operations, and Eurocopter yesterday announced the purchase of three new EC-225 helicopters. The helicopters will b... more
IndustryAirbus: Spring Airlines receives its firt A-320 airplane with Sharklets
Toulouse, France - The aircraft is powered by CFM56 engines
Spring Airlines, a low-cost carrier based in Shanghai, China, has taken delivery of its first A-320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing-tip devices. The A-320, powered by CFM56 engines,... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Enav-Techno Sky: two strategic tenders in Libya
Rome, Italy - For air navigation services for the next 5 years
ENAV, the Italian company for air navigation services, together with its subsidiary Techno Sky, has awarded two tenders with the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA). The Libyan Civil Aviation Authority... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland announced the opening of a new R&O facility for its subsidiary AAS
Cascina Costa, Italy - It has a surface of 2,016 m² and is located in Zaventem close to Brussels airport
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the opening of a new Repair and Overhaul facility for its subsidiary Agusta Aerospace Services (AAS), thus further expanding its Customer Support activities... more
UAS-DronesUS Air Force completes first flight of an unmanned F-16 aircraft (VIDEO)
Panama City, USA - The models will be used during training
The United States Air Force (USAF) completed the first flight of the QF-16, the aircraft derivated from the renowned F-16 fighter, modified as an unmanned aerial system (UAS) to be utilized as a Full Scale... more
ReportDamaged airship in Milan causes problems to air traffic (VIDEO)
Milan, Italy - Disruptions at Linate Airport
A damaged airship caused great concern in Milan's skies in the late afternoon of yesterday, Tuesday 24 September, 2013, causing also the temporary closure of the airspace. An advertising company, Bono... more
AerospaceNew crew of the International Space Station leaving today (VIDEO)
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - Liftoff scheduled at 8:58 pm GMT/UTC
Today, September 25, 2013, the three new crew members of Expedition 37/38 will depart, bound for the International Space Station: Michael Hopkins of the American space agency NASA and Oleg Kotov and Sergey... more
Fair and showsTurbomeca at "Helitech Airshow"
London, UK - The UK is a major market for the industry
At the "Helitech Airshow" (24-26 September at London, UK), Turbomeca (Safran) displays mock-ups of its turbo-shaft engines: the Arrius 2R, recently selected by Bell Helicopter, the Makila and the RTM 322,... more
HelicoptersAW-169 helicopter presented to the Italian EMS community
Cascina Costa, Italy - During the "HEMS 2013" conference held in Massa Carrara
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, showcased for the first time the new generation 4.5 tonne-class light intermediate twin engine AW-169 at the "HEMS 2013" Conference, held in Massa Carrara, Italy.... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia acquisition: Air France-Klm group wants more information
Paris, France - The Dutch side of the holding does not seem too sure of the investment
The meeting of the board of directors of Air France-KLM on Monday 23 September was considered a very important turning point towards the possible acquisition of Alitalia by the French-Dutch group. "The... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways. Hogan: "We will consider more equity investments if they add value"
Cologne, Germany - The declarations by its President and CEO during the "Kongress Fvw" in Cologne
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has foreshadowed more investments in other airlines, as it continues to increase its global presence through a mix of organic growth and... more
Aerospace"IAC 2013", Chinese vice-president: "It would be a blessing for mankind if space technologies are used for peace"
Beijing, China - The event will end on September 27
The 64th edition of the "International Aeronautical Congress" ("IAC 2013") opened its doors yesterday, September 23, 2013, and will end on September 27. The slogan of the event is "Promoting space development... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes replacement of old Honeywell displays on Boeing aircraft
Washington, USA - The devices are vulnerable to Wi-Fi interference
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States is proposing the replacement of some dated Honeywell displays which are installed on more than 150 Boeing 737 and 777 aircraft, and which... more
Fair and showsHelicopters. Eurocopter's commitment to support and services at "Helitech International"
London, UK - The event takes place from September 24-26 at the London Convention Center
Eurocopter’s enhancement of its support and services portfolio is demonstrated at this month’s UK "Helitech International exposition", underscoring the company’s strategy of offering flexibility, react... more
AerospaceCygnus spacecraft approach to the International Space Station postponed
Houston, USA - The operation will be performed no earlier than Saturday
Managers from Orbital Sciences and American space agency NASA decided to postpone the approach, rendezvous, grapple and berthing operations of Cygnus cargo logistics spacecraft with the International Space... more
IndustryAirbus: over 29,000 new aircraft required in the next 20 years
Toulouse, France - According to latest GMF by the European industry
As aviation becomes increasingly accessible in all parts of the world, future journeys will increasingly be made by air particularly to and from emerging markets. According to Airbus’ latest Global Market F... more
Helicopters"Monaco Yacht Show": Eurocopter presents a "Collectable" art helicopter
Marignane, France - Based on the twin-engine EC-135
It is an eye-catching world-premiere in a blue and white Zig-Zag design: at this week’s "Monaco Yacht Show", Eurocopter will exhibit a “Collectable” art helicopter aboard the Quattroelle, an 86-meter Lürss... more
AccidentsRussian Air Force's Su-25 aircraft crashes during training mission
Moscow, Russia - The body of the pilot was found today's morning
A Sukhoi Su-25 aircraft of the Russian Air Force crashed in the evening of Monday 23 September 2013: Moscow's Ministry for Defence communicated that the body of the pilot was found today's morning, at... more
Press releaseAirplanes and safety. ECA: disruption in the European skies
Brussels, Belgium - EU Commission pushing for new flight rules
"The safety of millions of European air passengers will be subject to a decisive vote in the European Parliament (EP), in one week’s time (30 Sept.). At stake are new rules for EU-wide Flight Time Limitations (... more
AerospaceBoeing completes tests of the thrusters for the CST-100 spacecraft
Las Cruces, USA - Each one generates a power of 1500 lbf
Boeing made an important step towards the liftoff of its CST-100 spacecraft (Crew Space Transportation), after the completion of several tests firings of its steering jets at White Sands Space Harbor in... more
Fair and showsSelex ES takes part at the 64th "IAC" in Beijing
Rome, Italy - In particular the industry provides equipment to ESA, ASI and NASA
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, takes part at the 64th edition of the "International Astronautical Congress" ("IAC"), which is taking place in Beijing, China from 23rd to 27th September. The Finmeccanica... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: profits grow in 2013 but at a slower pace
Montreal, Canada - Upward trend to continue in 2014
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revised its 2013 global industry outlook downwards to $11.7 billion on revenues of $708 billion. Airline performance continued to improve in the second... more
Military aviationChina completes test on aircraft carrier of J-15 fighters
Beijing, China - Performance verified with different weights and weaponry configurations at takeoff
According to a report published by "China Military Online", China completed its tests on the Liaoning aircraft carrier for its Shenyang J-15 fighter. The aircraft was tested with different takeoff gross... more
DefenseAircraft and finance. American Airlines and US Airways require explanations from the DoJ for the opposition to the merger
Washington, USA - "Why similar operations in the past were approved?
American Airlines and US Airways are ready to fight against the Department of Justice of the United States (DoJ), which is opposing to the proposed merger of the two carriers, which would create the world's... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA to address key passenger rights issues in the European parliament
Brussels, Belgium - The revision of the current legislation is now timely to ensure that passenger rights are coherent and practical
European policy-makers and airlines are working together to ensure that air passengers are entitled to have the best services when it comes to cancellation, delays or other inconveniences. The revision... more
HelicoptersEurocopter reinforces its capabilities in the US with the installation of an AS-350 helicopter assembly line
Marignane, France - The plan was developed with two main objectives in mind
Beginning in 2014, Eurocopter will install the necessary industrial capabilities to upgrade the American Eurocopter plant in Columbus, Mississippi, to a final assembly and test site for Eurocopter AS-350... more
DefenseItalian Navy: "Medex 13", the seventh Italian-Algerian execise ended, involved helicopters and naval units
Rome, Italy - It took place from September 16 to 20, in Augusta
Italian-Algerian collaboration and dialogue between the Navies of the two Countries. Naval units, helicopters, amphibious and scuba teams in training in the Ionio Sea. The seventh edition of the bilateral... more
Civil aviationHong Kong Airport: hundreds of aircraft grounded because of Typhoon Usagi
Hong Kong, China - 25 persons dead in southern China
Typhoon Usagi (Japanese for "Rabbit") harshly hit Guangdong province, in southern China, with rain and winds of more than 180 km/h, causnign the death of at least 25 persons and paralyzing Hong Kong International... more
AccidentsUS Navy's helicopter crashes in the Red Sea
Manama, Bahrain - Three crew members were rescued, two are still missing
The command of the Fifth Fleet of the US Navy communicated that an MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 6 crashed in the central Red Sea on Sunday 22 September, while... more
Military aviationNorwegian inspectors to perform surveillance flights over Russia and Belarus on a Romanian aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Operation in the context of the "Open Skies" Treaty
Starting from today and to Friday 27 September, Norwegian military inspectors will perform surveillance flights in the Russian and Belarusian skies, in the context of the "Open Skies" Treaty. It was communicated... more
AerospaceItalian Space Agency at the 64th edition "IAC" in China (September 23-27)
Beijing, China - "Promoting Space Development for the Benefit of Mankind” will be the main congress theme
The "64th International Astronautical Congress" will take place in Beijing, China, between 23-27 September 2013 at the China National Convention Center. "Promoting Space Development for the Benefit... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Air France's board will meet on September 23 to discuss the acquisition of Alitalia
Paris, France - The summit of the Italian airline will take place three days later
According to rumours gathered by "Bloomberg", Air France-KLM's board of directors will meet on September 23 in order to discuss of the possible acquisition of Alitalia. The lock-out which prevents the... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. IATA: empowering aviation to deliver more value
New York, Usa - Four areas where the market is not being permitted to operate efficiently
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to re-commit themselves to the ideals of airline deregulation and the free market, so as to permit aviation to continue to deliver the... more
Press releaseAlitalia: the Group announced the development plans on Venice's airport with the flight to Tokyo
Venice, Italy - The city confirmed base for two AirOne's A-320 airplanes
Alitalia and Save (Venice's airport management company) presented today in Venice the development plans of the Alitalia Group on the "Marco Polo" and that predict the starting of a new direct link from... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines e Tata Sons: launch of a new airline in India
Milan, Italy - It will be based in New Delhi and the Chairman will be Prasad Menon
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Tata Sons have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and applied for Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval to establish a new airline in India that will help further... more
IndustryBattery problems for an All Nippon Airways' Dreamliner aircraft
Tokyo, Japan - No security issues, but the company sent the device to the manufacturer to perform some checks
All Nippon Airways communicated that on September 17 one of its 787 Dreamliner aircraft experienced a battery problem. The involved airplane was taking off from Beijing and was bound for Tokyo-Narita.... more
HelicoptersSaab receives orders for self-protection systems for Indian Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH)
Linkoping, Sweden - For a total value of about USD 33 million (SEK 216 m)
Defence and security company Saab has received two orders from Hindustan Aeronautic Limited (HAL), India, for serial production of an integrated electronic warfare self-protection system for installation... more