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AirlinesAustralian competition watchdog approves continuation of Virgin-Air New Zealand alliance
Canberra, Australia - The two companies welcome the announcement
ACCC, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a final determination granting conditional authorisation until 31 October 2018 for Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand Limited to continue... more
AirlinesDarwin Airline: four new flights from Cambridge Airport
Lugano, Switzerland - To Paris, Amsterdam, Geneva and Malpensa
Darwin Airline, the Swiss regional carrier, announced the launch of four new links departed yesterday on September 2, 2013 from Cambridge Airport to Paris-"Charles de Gaulle", Amsterdam-Schiphol, Geneva... more
CuriositiesChina: 5-yo kid pilots aircraft over Beijing (VIDEO)
beijing, China - The father risks legal consequences
A Chinese 5-yo kid became the world's youngest pilot, aftert two flights for an overall time of 47 minutes he performed with an ultralight airplane, covering a distance of 30 km. According to reports... more
Finance and economyAircraft and industry. Marshall ADG acquires Hawker Beechcraft Ltd
Cambridge, United Kingdom - The name of the company will be changed in Marshall Aviation Services
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (Marshall ADG) acquired Hawker Beechcraft Limited, the MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) division for Europe, Middle East and Africa of the historical US' aerospace... more
PeopleFraport: approved a fiveyear contract extension for Stefan Schulte
Frankfurt, Germany - His current term as CEO, which expires in August 2014, will be extended until August 31, 2019
Fraport AG’s supervisory board approved a fiveyear contract extension for the company’s executive board chairman (CEO) Stefan Schulte. His current term as CEO, which expires in August 2014, will be ext... more
Tilt-rotorsAW-609 aircraft with aerodynamic improvements set to boost performance
Cascina Costa, Italy - An upgraded version of the P&WC PT6 engine is being used
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is flight testing a number of aerodynamic improvements that will boost the performance of the AW-609 TiltRotor (airplane and helicopter). On the 25th July 2013 AgustaWestland... more
Civil aviationENAV offers discounts for the aircraft movements in the Italian airports
Rome, Italy - The overall savings will be about 20 million Euros
ENAV (Società nazionale assistenza al volo), the Italian Air Traffic Control company, decided to apply some discounts to the airlines for the aircraft movements (that is to say landing and takeoffs) in... more
Press releaseAlitalia: the appointments of Andrea Leistner and Massimo Marsili
Rome, Italy - Director of purchases and services of the airline, and Chief Commercial Officer, respectively
Gabriele Del Torchio, Alitalia's CEO, presented yesterday at the Board of Directors the designations of: - Andrea Leistner, manager of purchases and services of the airline; - Massimo Marsili, Chief... more
HelicoptersIndian AgustaWestland inquiry: the company rejects favouritism allegations
New Delhi, India - "The cabin height requirement did not lead to ejection of any competing aircraft"
In the context of the inquiry about an alleged bribery connected to the sale of 12 AW-101 helicopters to the Indian government, AgustaWestland rejected the findings of the Comptroller and Auditor General... more
UAS-DronesPartnership Berkut Aero-Adcom System to create the first Russian drone attack helicopter
Moscow, Russia - The projects involve the retrofitting of the Berkut VL
Berkut Aero and Adcom Systems are planning to create a partnership for the design and the development of the first Russian UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a remote-piloted aircraft) attack helicopter. The... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. British Airways, Air France and Cyprus Airways modify flights because of the Syrian crisis
Beirut, Lebanon - The airlines want to avoid overnight stays in Beirut
The Syrian crisis and the possible Western military intervention in the Middle-Eastern country are forcing carriers to review their flight schedules not just for Syria, but for the whole region, particularly... more
Helicopters"MSPO 2013". Eurocopter and Poland: meeting the country’s multi-role military helicopter requirements
Kielce, Poland - And supporting its industrial supply chain on a global scale
Eurocopter’s participation at Poland’s "MSPO" defense industry exhibition underscores its long-term commitment to this country, which includes the company’s EC-725 Caracal offer for the Ministry of Na... more
PeopleFabrice Brégier, Airbus CEO, gets first-hand experience of A-350XWB airplane
Toulouse, France - During a routine test flight which lasted close to three hours and took place over the south-western part of France
Airbus President & CEO, Fabrice Brégier has enjoyed his first experience on-board the A-350 XWB MSN1 during a routine test flight which lasted close to three hours and took place over the south-western... more
IndustryTAI performs the first flight of the Hurkus trainer aircraft (VIDEO)
Ankara, Turkey - The company expects to achieve the certification by the end of 2014
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) announced it performed the first flight of the Hurkus, the training aircraft that the Ankara-based aerospace company has been developing from 2007. The flight lsted... more
AirlinesKingfisher starts legal action against Aero Engines for "Defective engines, both in design and manufacture"
Bangalore, India - The company wants 234 million dollars
Kingfisher Airlines started a legal action against International Aero Engines, requiring 234 million dollars (177 million Euros or 150 million pounds). The Indian carrier claims that the IAE V2500 A5 engines... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: continued uptick for cargo results in July
Geneva, Switzerland - Asian weakness remains
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global air cargo traffic results for July showing a continuation of the modest improvement trend experienced in June. Global freight tonne kilometers... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Tripoli: militants block the airport of the Libyan capital
Tripoli, Libya - Operations moved in the other hub of the city
Libyan militants occupied Tripoli International Airport during the night between Sunday 1 and Monday 2 September, paralyzing the activities of the main hub of the African country. The news was reported... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica at "MSPO 2013" with its companies (helicopters, airplanes, defence, systems)
Kielce, Poland - The event held in Kielce (Poland) from 2 to 5 September
"Finmeccanica –through its companies AgustaWestland, Alenia Aermacchi, OTO Melara, Selex ES and Telespazio– takes part in 'MSPO' (International Defence Industry Exhibition) 2013, held in Kielce, Poland, fro... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Aegean Airlines cuts its costs and is back in the black in the first half of 2013
Athens, Greece - Operating profit of 30.4 million Euros
The heavy economic crisis which has hit Greece has obviously involved also the air transport sector, creating difficulties to airports and carriers. However, Aegean Airlines, thanks to a cost reduction... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Fake bomb alert at Istanbul "Ataturk" Airport
Istanbul, Turkey - A Belgian citizen involved in the incident
Fake bomb alert in the morning of Monday 2 September 2013 at Istanbul's "Ataturk" Airport, one of the busiest European hubs. Mehmet Emin Akin, 29 yo, Belgian citizen of Turkish origin, violently crashed... more
Civil aviationDoT fines United Airlines for failing to make timely refunds and filed inaccurate and late reports
Washington, Usa - For USD 350,000
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) fined United Airlines $350,000 for failing to make prompt refunds to consumers. The Department also cited the airline for filing inaccurate reports of its mishandled... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: World Duty Free SpA files application for admission to listing
Milan, Italy - As part of the proportional partial demerger approved by the meetings of the two companies last June
World Duty Free SpA (WDF) filed last Friday an application for the listing of its ordinary shares on the Mercato Telematico Azionario (electronic stock market) organised and managed by Borsa Italiana SpA. The... more
DefenseSyrian crisis: USS Nimitz aircraft carrier heading to the Red Sea
Washington, USA - "We try to be as ready as possible", the Pentagon claims
With a view to the possible attack against Syria, the United States sent the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier to the Red Sea, according to reports provided by Pentagon officials. "We try to reduce the physics... more
IndustryBombardier receives authorization for the first flight of CSeries aircraft
Montreal, Canada - "We are very close", the president of the Canadian company claims
Bombardier Aerospace communicated it received Transport Canada’s Flight Test Permit for the first CSeries aircraft (Flight Test Vehicle 1, FTV1), thereby clearing the way for its maiden flight, expected i... more
HelicoptersAW and Russian Helicopters sign Heads of Agreement to develop a new 2.5t helicopter
Moscow, Russia - At the "MAKS 2013 air show"
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that they have signed a Heads of Agreement at the "MAKS 2013 air... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for thunderstorms on the major islands
Rome, Italy - Strong rains also on Calabria Region
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice indicates from the afternoon of today, Friday on August 30,... more
Fair and shows"Jesolo European Air Show 2013": airplanes of the Italian, French and Swiss acrobatic groups
Rome, Italy - The event, that will take next Sunday, will be live on RAI, the tv channel
The "Jesolo European Air Show 2013" will take place next Sunday, on September 1st, on the coast up north of Venice. The event will be broadcast live on Rai Uno (the Italian tv channel) from 4:00pm... more
AirlinesKenya Airways: direct links to China served by B-777 airplanes
Rome, Italy - From next November 19
Kenya Airways will launch by the end of this year direct links from its "Jomo Kenyatta International Airport" hub in Nairobi to China, using a new B-777/300ER (Extended Range) airplane and improving the... more
AirportsLondon City Airport: passengers in July
London, UK - Positive figures after those in May and June
The only airport actually in London, London City Airport is continuing to go from strength to strength. July saw another record-breaking month at the airport, with the highest ever number of passengers... more
Civil aviationBoeing increases its forecasts about global demand for aircraft pilots
Seattle, USA - According to the US' company there will also be requirement for more than 500,000 maintenance technicians
Boeing released its "2013 Pilot and Technician Outlook", in which it forecasts that aviation industry will need more than a million people among pilots and technicians to support expanding demand for new... more
AerospaceAriane 5 rocket: regular launch from Kourou spaceport (VIDEO)
Kourou, French Guiana - Two satellites successfully deployed into their orbit
Ariane 5 carried into orbit the EUTELSAT 25B/Es’hail 1 and GSAT-7 satellites after the liftoff from Kourou Spaceport, French Guiana, for the 57th consecutive success for Arianespace's rocket. Following t... more
Military aviationSyrian crisis: six British Typhoon aircraft deployed at base in Cyprus
London, United Kingdom - "But they will not take part in any military action"
In the light of the Syrian crisis, Great Britain sent six Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft at its base of Akrotiri, on Cyprus Island, but according to the Ministry for Defence their aim is just defending the... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. LAN eviction at Buenos Airport stopped: strike avoided?
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Decision suspended "Until a determination is made of the legality of the order"
An Argentinian court issued an injunction in order to block the eviction of LAN Argentina, subsidiary of the LATAM Group, from its hangar at Buenos Aires' "Jorge Newbery" Airport. The decision instructs... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2013": six new MiG-29K aircraft for India by year's end
Moscow, Russia - The Russian company will open a maintenance centre for its airplanes in the Asian country
The Indian Naval Air Arm will receive six MiG-29K aircraft by the end of the year, according to Sergei Korotkov, director general of the Russian Aerospace firm, who released his declarations during "MAKS... more
IndustryTurbomeca unveils for the first time the Ardiden 3G engine installed on a Kamov 62 helicopter
Moscow, Russia - The maiden flight is scheduled for the next few weeks
Turbomeca (Safran) unveils for the first time the Ardiden 3G engine installed on a prototype of the Russian helicopter Kamov 62 at the "MAKS air show". The maiden flight is scheduled for the next few weeks. The... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Seoul and Prague airports sign cooperation agreement
Prague, Czech Republic - The aim is increasing the connections between Czech Republic and South Korea
Czech Aeroholding and Incheon International Airport Corporation signed a partnership agreement regarding the airports managed by the two groups, that is to say Prague and Incheon-Seoul. The understanding... more
IndustryAirbus Military: first A400M wings of the airplane for RAF leave for final assembly line
Madrid, Spain - The aircraft is due to be delivered in September 2014
The wings for the first Airbus Military A400M Atlas new generation airlifter for the Royal Air Force have left the Airbus plant in Filton, UK where they are made, bound for the final assembly line at Seville,... more
AerospaceEverything is ready for the launch of Ariane 5: liftoff scheduled at 10:30 pm today
Kourou, French Guiana - On board there are two communication satellites
Arianespace’s mission with the EUTELSAT 25B/Es’hail 1 and GSAT-7 satellites is on track for liftoff in the evening of today, Thursday 29, 2013, following the workhorse Ariane 5’s rollout to the ELA-3 launc... more
HelicoptersAW-139 helicopters. "MAKS 2013": AgustaWestland and UTair sign service centre agreement
Moscow, Russia - Aircraft are deployed and operated from bases in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Sochi and from additional bases in Siberia
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the signing of a Service Centre Agreement with UTair Aviation of Russia during an official ceremony held at "MAKS 2013" last Tuesday. Under the agreement... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Ryanair announces fighting against the decision of UK's competition watchdog
Dublin, Ireland - "This report is manifestly wrong"
On Wednesday 28 August 2013 the Competition Commission of the United Kingdom required Ryanair to sell its 29.8 per cent stake in Aer Lingus down to 5 per cent (AVIONEWS). In its report the antitrust watchdog... more
AerospaceNASA tests rocket component manufactured with the 3D-printing technology
Houston, Usa - A record 20,000-lbf thrust was generated
The largest 3-D printed rocket engine component that the American space agency NASA ever has tested blazed to life during an engine firing that generated a record 20,000 pounds of thrust. This test is... more
DefensePossible Syrian conflict: here are the airplanes and the helicopters that might be used
Rome, Italy - The US Air Force might utilize its B-52 bombers and F-16 fighters
The US-led attack against Syria seems to be forthcoming, and many analysts think that the evening of Thursday 29 August could be the monet when the conflict starts. At least initially air raids are... more
Military aviationAirbus A400M: first flight of the aircraft with the colours of the Turkish Air Force (VIDEO)
Madrid, Spain - The airplane will be delivered in the upcoming weeks
The first production Airbus Military A400M new generation airlifter for the Turkish Air Force (TAF) has been painted and flown for the first time with the colours of the air force of the Middle Eastern... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2013": Ilyushin Finance orders 20 Superjet 100 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The Russian government will provide financial support for the purchase
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) and Ilyushin Finance Co signed two firm contracts for the delivery of 20 Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) aircraft: the agreements were finalized during "MAKS 2013", the... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. Sukhoi targets the Chinese market for the Superjet 100
Moscow, Russia - An industrial compensation agreement might be signed at "MAKS 2013"
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft is planning to look West for the future strategy relative to the Superjet 10 (SSJ-100) aircraft: the Russian company is taking into consideration the huge potential represented by... more
AccidentsPiper PA-32 aircraft crashes in Germany, five casualties
Wickede, Germany - Also a child among the victims of the accident
Five persons died, and a further three were injured, in the accident which involved a small aircraft near Frondenberg, in Germany, in the evening of Tuesday 27 August 2013. The crash occurred at about... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. UK's competition watchdog requires Ryanair to sell 5% of Aer Lingus shares
Dublin, Ireland - The low-cost company will be obliged not to seek or accept board representation in the legacy airline
On Wednesday 28 August 2013 the Competinio Commission of the United Kingdom required Ryanair to sell its 29.8 per cent stake in Aer Lingus down to 5 per cent. This will be accompanied by obligations on... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Rome-Fiumicino: a drowning airport?
Rome, Italy - Diverted flights and delays because of Tuesday's bad weather
The strong downpour which hit Rome in the afternoon of Tuesday 27 August 2013 caused heavy disruption also at Fiumicino's "Leonardo da Vinci" International Airport, with delays and aircraft unable to land... more
Civil aviationFAA issues policy to improve workplace safety for aircraft cabin crewmembers
Washington, Usa - It will be effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), working with the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), issued in the last days a f... more
IndustryTurbomeca and Russian Helicopters: MoU on a new maintenance center
Moscow, Russia - Supporting the entry into service of the Ka-226T and the Ka-62 aircraft
Turbomeca (Safran) and Russian Helicopters (a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec) today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the opening of a new... more