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IndustryOne-year delay for the inauguration of the first Chinese commercial aircraft
Beijing, China - The C-919 will carry out the first flight in 2015
The process of development of the first Chinese-manufactured commercial aircraft has suffered a setback, according to a report published by the newspaper "China Daily", therefore the jetliner will make... more
PeopleLucio Attinà CEO of Alitalia Loyalty SpA, the airline's newco
Rome, Italy - Established in early 2013 for the development and valorisation of the frequent flyer "MilleMiglia" program
Lucio Attinà named Chief Executive Officer of the Alitalia Loyalty SpA, the newco established at the beginning of 2013 by Alitalia for the development and valorisation of the "MilleMiglia", the frequent... more
DefenseThe first Indian aircraft carrier will be inaugurated on August 12 (VIDEO)
New Delhi, India - It carries 40,000 tons and is 260 meters long
It is the first aircraft carrier entirely built in India: its name is INS Vikrant. The project was carried out by the Indian Navy’s design organization, while the construction is being carried out by C... more
IndustryBoeing and Travel Service finalized an order for three B-737MAX8 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Valued at $301.5 million at list prices
Boeing and Travel Service have finalized an order for three B-737 MAX8 airplanes, valued at $301.5 million at list prices. The Czech Republic-based carrier originally announced a commitment to purchase... more
ReportNairobi Airport: aircraft resume international routes
Nairobi, Kenya - The causes of the fire are still unknown
This morning the International Nairobi Airport airctaft operating international destinations have partially resumed their activities. The Kenyan hub is slowly recovering full practicality after yesterday‘s f... more
DefenseBoeing: sixth Wideband satellite expands tactical communications
El Segundo, Usa - This is the second WGS launch of the year, following the May 24 deployment of WGS-5
With yesterday’s launch of the sixth Wideband Global SATCOM satellite, Boeing and the US Air Force continue to expand the advanced WGS communications network that serves the US Department of Defense a... more
ReportTerrorism alert: emergency landing of US Airways aircraft
Philadelphia, USA - Due to a bomb threat later proved to be false
The terrorism alert launched by the United States continues to be very high. Yesterday occurred the last striking episode, when the pilot of a US Airways aircraft had to make an emergency landing at Philadelphia... more
ReportNairobi Airport reopened after the fire
Nairobi, Kenya - Domestic and cargo flights have been restored
Nairobi International Airport has been reopened after the devastating fire that broke out yesterday (AVIONEWS) and that cost many hours of hard work by firefighters and rescue teams, who managed to slowly... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers an AS-365N3 helicopter to Japanese FDMA
Tokyo, Japan - Third aircraft of this model for the Fire and Disaster Management Agency
Eurocopter’s recent delivery of the AS-365N3 is the Fire and Disaster Management Agency’s (FDMA) third helicopter of this model. The brand new aircraft began operations yesterday in the Miyagi Prefecture as... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance: deadline extended for ILFC sale
New York, USA - The Chinese consortium will have time until 31 August
Today has come the news about the extension of the deadline for the sale of ILFC (International Lease Finance Corporation), one of the reference aircraft leasing companies in the world. It has been... more
AirportsItaly. Naples Airport: traffic previsions from August 9 to 25, 2013
Naples, Italy - 335,000 passengers in transit in this period
The passengers in transit (between arrivals and departures) at Naples' airport will be 335,000 (95,000 domestic, 180,000 international and 60,000 charter) from August 9 to 25. The main destinations... more
AirportsIndia: 17 new airports to meet aircraft industry's new challenges
New Delhi, India - In various cities in 11 different states in the country
The Indian Government proposed the building of 17 new airports in eleven States of the Asian peninsula, in order to meet the increase in aircraft industry demand. The State which would most benefit... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for storms on the North-West
Rome, Italy - From this evening
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice predicts rains with downpour or thunderstorm aspect from the... more
Finance and economySpiceJet could sell stake to Tigerair
Singapore, Singapore - According to airline sources
The Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet, would be currently in negotiations with the Singapore low-cost airline Tigerair for the sale of part of its stake and a code-sharing agreement. The news has been... more
Sport aviationBalloons. "Gordon Bennett Cup": the Italian team with "John" Aimo will participate at the competition at the end of August
Rome, Italy - The winning team will be that to perform the longest distance regardless of the time taken
Another Italian team will participate, after almost 80 years, at the gas balloon competition, the "Gordon Bennett Cup", whose its first edition was in 1906. In the past many Italian participants, almost... more
IndustryAsia Aviation to offer the Grande 870CJ aircraft
Hong Kong, China - Capable of carrying up to 18 passengers
The Grande 870CJ is a large cabin aircraft capable of carrying up to 18 passengers for a medium range of about 3000nm. It is a new aircraft that uses a proven airframe that is still in production, then... more
Fair and showsCessna aircraft at the "Labace" event in São Paulo
Wichita, Usa - The Latin America Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition will take place next week
Cessna Aircraft Company will this year be showcasing the newest items in Cessna’s wide-ranging portfolio of aircraft, including the Citation Latitude mock-up, the evolutionary new Citation Sovereign a... more
IndustryTurkey: maybe soon a project for a helicopter "Made in Turkey"
Ankara, Turkey - According to an agreement with Tai and Sikorsky
The Turkish government is currently in negotiations with the company Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) to carry out an ambitious project for a a helicopter entirely developed and produced in Turkey. It... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-321 airplane received by Philippine Airlines
Toulouse, France - In a two class layout
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken delivery of its first A-321. The aircraft was handed over at the Airbus delivery centre in Hamburg, Germany yesterday and is the first of 64 new aircraft ordered by... more
ReportAircraft grounded in Kenya: huge fire seriously damages Nairobi Airport (VIDEO)
Nairobi, Kenya - The international hub has been closed and flights cancelled or diverted
A big fire has developed early this morning at Nairobi "Jomo Kenyatta" International Airport (JKIA), in Kenya, where some aircraft have been grounded. The damage that the airport seems to have reported... more
Military aviationBrazilian Air Force: 12 Mirage aircraft will end service in late 2013
Brasilia, Brazil - They have been continuing tooperate for two more years with respect with what initially established
Brazilian ministry of defence announced that it will retire its 12 Mirage aircraft at the end of December this year. A spokesman who wanted to remain anonymous said: "Through logistical efforts, we... more
Military aviationYemen: US drone aircraft attack al Qaeda
Sana'a, Yemen - The attack would have caused four militants' death
Today in Yemen an attack would have been carried out by two American drone aircraft, which would have caused four al Qaeda militants' death. The news has been published by "CNN", which reported statements... more
HelicoptersHelicopter crash in Japan: controversies grow
Okinawa, Japan - Japanese authorities ask for explanations by USA
After the accident that occurred yesterday when a US Air Force's HH-60 helicopter crashed in a wood near the American base at Camp Hansen, in the Japanese territory, the controversy over the American military... more
AccidentsHot air balloon crashes in Switzerland
Montbovon, Switzerland - A tourist has died, four other passengers were seriously injured
This morning an American tourist has died following a serious accident which involved a hot air balloon near Montbovon in western Switzerland. Unfortunately for the man, who was on board the balloon... more
PeopleDefence-Foreign Affairs. The Italian and Russian ministers: third "2+2" meeting
Rome, Italy - Mauro and Bonino met their counterparts Sergey Shoygu and Sergey Lavrov in Villa Madama
The third ministerial "2+2" meeting took place today in Rome, in the ambit of the Italian-Russian cooperation in the field of foreign and military politics. The Italian Defence minister, Mario Mauro... more
Military aviationAircraft and conflicts: rebels capture Aleppo air base
Aleppo, Syria - According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) has announced that the Syrian rebels have captured today a major air base located in the province of Aleppo, in northern Syria near the border with Turkey. It... more
Civil defenseFires: aircraft fight against flames in Greece
Athens, Greece - Fire has expanded due to strong winds
In these hours a huge fire is affecting the area in the north of the Greek capital Athens, with a number of aircraft deployed to provide assistance to the firefighter brigades engaged in fire fighting. The... more
IndustryJet Airways: order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft
New Delhi, India - According to the newspapers "Business standard"
The Indian financial newspaper "Business Standard" has published a rumor about the starting of negotiations between Jet Airways and the American aerospace company Boeing for a B-737 MAX8 aircraft order. According... more
IndustryAirbus delivers its 8,000th aircraft: it is an A-320 for AirAsia
Toulouse, France - Over 10 billion passengers have flown on it
Airbus has delivered its 8,000th aircraft – an A-320 for the Indonesian wing of AirAsia. The aircraft took off from Toulouse, France on Saturday 3rd August and arrived earlier today at its new base in J... more
HelicoptersEurocopter. THK Gökçen Aviation receives its first five EC-135 helicopters
Ankara, Turkey - For emergency medical missions
THK Gökçen Aviation, the commercial company of the Turkish Aeronautical Association THK, yesterday (but the industry communicates it today) received the first five EC-135s to provide medical airlift d... more
Science and technologyAirbus and Air Canada received the "Eco-partnership award 2013": the ceremony will take place in September in Washington
Toulouse, France - From the monthly aeronautical publication "Air Transport World"
Airbus and Air Canada have received the "Eco-partnership award 2013" from the monthly aeronautical publication "Air Transport World" (ATW) for the first ever North American “Perfect Flight” that took pla... more
Military aviationLockheed announces new project for US military helicopters’ equipment
Washington, USA - It will be applied on 4000 next-generation aircraft
Lockheed Martin, one of the reference American aerospace and defense companies, has announced the launch of a project for the construction of a universal package of cockpit equipment for new generation... more
Finance and economyAircraft and transport: Turkish Airlines interested in acquiring Olympic Air
Athens, Greece - It would like to acquire 100% of the Greek airline
Turkish Airlines (Thy) is interested in acquiring 100% of the shares of the Greek airline Olympic Air. The news of the possible sale has not been well received by the Hellenic airline’s employees a... more
AirlinesIAG: new options for aircraft A-350 and B-787
London, United Kingdom - For the renewal of Iberia’s fleet
IAG (International Airlines Group) announced options for A-350 and B-787 aircraft to be used for the renewal of the Spanish airline Iberia’s fleet. The options will be subject to Iberia’s successful res... more
AccidentsJapan: US military helicopter involved in accident
Okinawa, Japan - Three crew members have survived, the fourth is missing
This morning a US military helicopter has been involved in an accident in the Japanese island of Okinawa. The aircraft, a Sikorsky HH-60, was on a training mission; due to still unknown reasons, the... more
IndustryAirbus Military: first A400M airplane for Turkey runs its engines
Madrid, Spain - The aircraft will be transferred to the AM delivery centre in September
The first Airbus Military A400M new generation airlifter for the Turkish Air Force has begun final tests towards its delivery. The four engines on the aircraft were successfully run simultaneously... more
Military aviationAM (Airbus Military): third A-330MRTT airplane delivered to UAE
Madrid, Spain - 17 examples of this type are now in service with four customers
Airbus Military has delivered the third of three new generation A-330 MRTT multi-role tanker transports ordered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The handover of the aircraft, the world´s most advanced... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe: passenger traffic up by 1.8% during the first six months of this year
Brussels, Belgium - The report includes all scheduled air traffic at continent’s airports, including networks carriers, low-cost carriers, charter and others
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE this morning released the first comprehensive report of airport traffic performance for H1 2013. The report includes all scheduled air traffic at Europe’s airports, i... more
AerospaceJapanese space cargo took off towards International Space Station
Tanegashima, Japan - On board there is also an android
Last Friday AVIONEWS announced the forthcoming launch of the space shuttle H-II Transport Vehicle (HTV) -4 in order to provide food, water, clothing and work supplies to crew members (link). The H-2B... more
CuriositiesIn Usa the first aircraft powered with natural gas was presented
Oshkosh, USA - The airplane has a double power mode
The aerospace company Aviat Aircraft has created the first aircraft in the world powered with natural gas. The presentation of the airplane took place during the "2013 AirVenture" Oshkosh air show. A... more
Military aviationSome countries might resell their A400M aircraft because of budget cuts
Seville, Spain - So far Airbus Military totalled 174 orders for the model
According to a report published today, Friday 2 August 2013, by the "Chicago Tribune", several countries which ordered the A400M are taking into consideration the possibility of reselling some of their... more
IndustrySecond Interjet SSJ-100 airplane ready for Mexico
Venice, Italy - It took off from Venice "Marco Polo" airport for a ferry flight to Toluca (Mexico)
On August 2nd, 2013 the second Interjet Sukhoi Superjet 100 was rolled out from the SuperJet International’s hangar in Venice (Italy) on completion of customization and technical acceptance procedure. I... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Hochtief will take part in the tender for "LaGuardia" New York Airport
New York, USA - For the new terminal building and management
The German company Hochtief will participate in the tender for the concession of the building of the new terminal in "LaGuardia" New York Airport. The building company based in Essen, Germany, will... more
Press releaseEtihad Airwyas and Government of Serbia unveil strategic partnership
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The airline to acquire 49 per cent of JatAirways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled plans to acquire 49 per cent of JatAirways. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier has also been awarded a five year management... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Iberia restcturing improves IAG's performance
London, United Kingdom - "There remains a lot of work to do [but] the trend is clearly positive", Willie Walsh claims
The implementation of Iberia' restructuring plan is producing positive results for IAG, (International Airlines Group, the holding which includes the most important Spanish company and British Airways). During... more
DefenseRafale fighter aircraft: France reduces purchase program
Paris, France - 26 airplanes will be purchased over the next six years
During the Council of Ministers which has been held this morning, the French government has decided to reduce the purchase order for Rafale military aircraft, produced by the aerospace company Dassault... more
AirportsAeroporto di Firenze: +11% of passengers in July, despite the general crisis
Florence, Italy - Positive factors as increase of frequencies; full operativeness, new routes and low effect of the redirections due to the bad weather
The Florence's airport showed a historical record of passengers also in July. They were 207,669 transited from Florence's airport, with a +11% compared to July 2012, confirming the positive trend already... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Shareholders and creditors of American Airlines approve reorganization plan
Fort Worth, USA - Hearing at New York's Bankruptcy Court scheduled on August 15
American Airlines reached what Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tom Horton called "Another important milestone toward our launch of the new American", that is to say the new company which will be created... more
IndustryBoeing: order by US Navy for 13 P-8A Poseidon aircraft (VIDEO)
Seattle, Usa - The P-8 is replacing the Navy's P-3 planes
The US Navy recently awarded Boeing a $1.98 billion contract for 13 additional P-8A Poseidon aircraft, continuing the modernization of US maritime patrol capabilities that will ultimately involve more... more
DefenseSelex Es' drone aircraft will fly to Congo
Genoa, Italy - For a mission of civilian surveillance and protection in collaboration with the UN
Selex Es, a Finmeccanica company that also operates in the defense field, will bring its aircraft to the African airspace, particularly to Congo, where a United Nations contingent is in charge of protection... more