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AirlinesAircraft and transport. ANA outlines plans for new low-cost company after the end of the joint-venture with AirAsia
Tokyo, Japan - The operations will be launched with two Airbus A-320/200s
All Nippon Airways outlined its plans for the creation of a new low-cost carrier which will replace AirAsia Japan, the company which was created with a joint-venture with AirAsia Group (AVIONEWS). The... more
AerospaceNASA discusses collaboration projects with South-Korean space agency
Washington, USA - KARI might take part in the asteroid initiative
American space agency NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and the president of the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) Seung Jo Kim met in Washington to discuss collaboration in aeronautics research... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Consortium with TAV and ADP qualifies for New York's "LaGuardia" airport tender
New York, USA - The hub's terminal operates well above its capacity
The LGA Central Terminal Consortium received preliminary qualification to place a bid in the tender for the design, build, finance, operate and maintain the new Central Terminal Building of New York's... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Ryanair loses 21% in the first quarter of 2013
Dublin, Ireland - Forecasts for the full year are not optimistic
The low-cost airline Ryanair has reported a drop in revenues in the first fiscal quarter. The data relating to the Irish carrier reported a -21%, with of 78 million euro revenue, while the air traffic... more
IndustryBoeing: new livery for the first B-787/9 Dreamliner airplane
Washington, Usa - First delivery to launch customer Air New Zealand is set for mid-2014
Boeing continues to make progress on the first 787/9 Dreamliner, which also has become the first 787 to don the new Boeing Commercial Airplanes livery. The airplane has just rolled out of the paint hangar. This... more
HelicoptersEurocopter. SonAir resumes commercial service with EC-225 helicopters
Marignane, France - Three flights were performed successfully from Luanda to two off-shore platforms
SonAir, Africa’s largest oil and gas helicopter operator, has become the first operator to resume passenger transportation flights with the suspended EC-225 fleet. Three flights were performed successfully w... more
AirlinesRoyal Air Maroc is evaluating the possibility of a 100-seat aircraft order
Rabat, Morocco - CS-100, Embraer 190 and Superjet 100 are the models which have been taken into consideration
Royal Air Maroc is close to issue a tender for the purchase of some 100-seat aircraft (between 12 and 15), which will be used to renew the short and medium-haul fleet of the main Moroccan airline. The... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. FAA: new recommendations seek to improve safety
Washington, Usa - And reduce General Aviation certification costs
An Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), convened by the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), recommended a broad range of policy and regulatory changes that it believes c... more
MiscellaneousEASA: technical publication of Part-21 and Air Ops consolidated rules
Cologne, Germany - Part-Ora to come soon; ADR rules planned in early 2014
Part-21 (35 pages) consolidated rules have been published in the Technical Publications format and can now be purchased from the EU Bookshop on the Technical Publications webpage at http://easa.europa.eu/technical-publications... more
UAS-DronesGeneral Atomics performs first flight of the upgraded version of the Gray Eagle UAV aircraft
San Diego, USA - Endurance and payload among the improved aspects compared with the previous model
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA?ASI successfully performed the first flight of the US Army’s Improved Gray Eagle (IGE), a next-generation derivative of the combat-proven Block 1 Gray Eagle U... more
AirlinesLOT denies it received compensation from Boeing for the grounding of the 787 aircraft
Warsaw, Poland - According to the Polish government, more than 30 million dollars were lost from cancelled flights alone
LOT Polish Airlines denied it recieved any form of compensation for the suspension of the operations of the 787 Dreamliners due to the problems of the lithium-ion battery system of the state-of-the-art... more
AirportsDubai International Airport: 32,6 million passengers in the first half of this year
Dubai, UAE - It handled a total of 5,537,908 passengers in June, according to the report
Dubai International’s passenger traffic hit 32.6 million in the first half of this year, making it the busiest six months in the airport’s record-studded history, according to the traffic report issued tod... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: fourth EC-225 helicopter delivered to DanCopter
Marignane, France - For off-shore transport duties in the North Sea
Eurocopter delivered a fourth EC-225 helicopter to Denmark’s DanCopter A/S – which operates the rotorcraft for crew change missions to off-shore oil and gas platforms in the North Sea. The handover was... more
CuriositiesThe Pope's farewell to Brazil: his aircraft has landed at Rome this morning
Ciampino, Italy - At the end of the "28th World Youth Day"
The "28th World Youth Day", which gave a lot of emotions in these historic days for the Catholic Church in Brazil, has ended with the Pope Francis’ aircraft going back to Italy. The pontiff yesterday l... more
HelicoptersMilestone announces financing of an Eurocopter helicopter for Blueway
Dublin, Ireland - For refuelling operations in off-shore platforms in the North Sea
Milestone Aviation Group, an aerospace leasing company based in Dublin, Ireland, has announced the signing of an agreement to finance the delivery of an Eurocopter EC-225 helicopter for Blueway Offshore... more
AirlinesAeroflot: a low-cost airline will be founded soon
Moscow, Russia - Initially it will operate international routes in Europe
Aeroflot, the largest Russian airline, announced the birth of its low-cost carrier in 2014, as part of its marketing strategies. General director Vitaly Saveliev said that the new airline will employ... more
SecurityBoeing requires inspection for emergency transmitters on more aircraft in addition to the Dreamliner
Seattle, USA - 717, Next-Generation 737, 747-400, 767 and 777 involved in the investigation
Boeing requested airlines to carry out further inspections on their aircraft in the context of the investigation over a fire which involved the emergency locator transmitter on a 787 Dreamliner operated... more
Fair and showsAircraft and shows: the "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh" kicks off today
Oshkosh, USA - The summer event for aficionados and professionals of aircraft industry all over the world
"EAA AirVenture Oshkosh," one of the main events for aficionados of aircraft around the world, organized by the Experimental Aircraft Association, kicks off today at Oshkosh in the State of Wisconsin,... more
AerospaceNASA received more than 400 projects for its asteroid initiative
Houston, USA - "Gratifying response", Lori Garver claims
Th American space agency NASA has received more than 400 responses to its request for information (RFI) on the agency's asteroid initiative, Deputy Administrator Lori Garver announced. "Under our plan,... more
Fair and showsAirbus A-380 airplane at the "MAKS Airshow" (August 27-September 1st, 2013)
Toulouse, France - For the second time
The A-380, one of the most advanced, spacious and fuel-efficient passenger aircraft in service, will delight the Russian aviation industry being a star attraction at the international aviation and space... more
Military aviationFirst F-35 aircraft transferred to Netherlands
Amsterdam, Netherlands - It is the first CTOL (Conventional Take Off and Landing) delivered to an international partner
The first of two F-35 aircraft was transferred to the Ministry for Defence of Netherlands: it is the first CTOL (Conventional Take Off and Landing) example of the fighter by Lockheed Martin delivered to... more
PeopleAirplanes and industry. Christoph Hoppe to become CEO of Premium AEROTEC, the aeronautics supplier
Augsburg, Germany - He will assume his new role in the course of September
The aeronautics supplier Premium AEROTEC is concluding the renewal of its management: Dr Christoph Hoppe (50) is to become the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He will assume his new role in the course... more
AirlinesLot Polish Airlines: Warsaw-Berlin link is suspended
Warsaw, Poland - As part of 2013 restructuring plan
LOT Polish Airlines, Poland ‘s flag carrier, continues to suffer the consequences of 2013 restructuring plan which was launched last January. This time it will hit the Warsaw-Berlin route, whose last f... more
HelicoptersIraq close to purchase 12 Bell 412EP helicopters by US government
Baghdad, Iraq - For a total value of about 300 million dollars
Iraq has submitted an official request for the purchase of 12 Bell 412EP helicopters in order to increase its fleet of aircraft intended for search and rescue operations; the order should be concluded... more
Finance and economyAvio: results for the first half of 2013
Rivalta di Torino, Italy - Order backlog to 6.9 billion euro
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA has reviewed the figures for the first half of 2013. The company reported revenue of 1,244 million euro for the period ended on June 30, marking an increase of approximately... more
AerospaceSuccessful launch for Alphasat, the European telecommunications satellite (VIDEO)
Kourou, French Guyana - It will cover Europe, Africa and the Middle East
An Ariane 5 ECA rocket successfully launched Alphasat, Europe's largest and most sophisticated telecommunications satellite ever built, The rocket, at its 56th successful launch in a row, took off on Thursday... more
IndustryAircraft and finance. General Electric: Avio acquisition is imminent
Pomigliano, Italy - European Commission is satisfied with the committments of the US' company
The acquisition of Avio by General Electric is imminent, following the approval of the European Commission which authorized the 4.3-billion-dollar operation which will carry the aviation business of the... more
ReportAir France confirms that the man who fell yesterday from an aircraft’s gear was an illegal immigrant
Paris, France - The airplane was directed to Paris
A man, an illegal immigrant, fell yesterday from an airplane in the outskirts of the capital of the African State of Niger. The tragedy occurred in the city of Niamey where the plane, that had taken... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner: Turin, the World sport capital in the Summer 2013
Rome, Italy - Particular interest expressed by Russians, Spanish, but also US and Irish
Skyscanner, website of the reference point in Europe in the comparison of the flight prices, analyzed the trend in the research to the Turin's airport and to Milan to understand which Nations expressed... more
AirlinesCroatia Airlines confirms itself as the busiest carrier of ex-Yugoslavia
Zagreb, Croatia - The company reaches the milestone of the 1-millionth passenger in 2013 one week later than in 2012
Croatia Airlines managed to reach the milestone of the millionth passenger on board of its aircraft in 2013, but the main company of the Balkan country achieved this result one week later than it did in... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Problem to the passport check control system causes delays at Istanbul "Ataturk" Airport
Istanbul, Turkey - Authorities are working to solve the issue
According to reports from "Airport Haber", a malfunctioning of the passport control system which occurred in the morning of Friday 26 July 2013 is causing delays and cancellations at Istanbul "Ataturk"... more
ReportTunisair cancels all flights to and from Tunisia
Tunis, Tunisia - Due to growing tension in the country
Tunisia is in shambles these days due to protests across the country for the assassination of the opposition politician Mohamed Brahmi, who was killed at the door of his house with ten shots. It is... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Egypt: Morsi' supporters try to take control of Luxor Airport
Luxor, Egypt - The army puts the facility under protection
On Thursday 25 July 2013 the Egyptian armed forces have put under protection strategic targets, monuments and hotels in Luxor, a renowned tourist destination in the Southern part of the African country,... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Haji-Ioannou increases its stake in fastjet
London, United Kingdom - "I have faith that Ed Winter will take the company to the next level"
British entrepreneur Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, who is mainly known in the air transport industry to be the founder of easyJet, increased his stake in fastjet, the African low-cost company which started... more
IndustryFirst ATR-72/600 airplane delivered to Malaysia's MASwings
Toulouse, France - A deal inked in late 2012 for the purchase of a total of 36 aircraft (20 orders+16 options)
Malaysia Airlines' regional subsidiary MASwings today took delivery of its very first ATR-72/600 aircraft. The aircraft was delivered in a handover ceremony held at the ATR's facilities in Toulouse and... more
AccidentsNTSB: landing gear of the Southwest Airlines aircraft collapsed rearward and upward into the fuselage
New York, USA - The Boeing 737 skidded 662 metres before stopping
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States released some details regarding the investigation about the accident which involved a Boeing 737 aircraft operated by Southwest Airlines... more
Finance and economyAir India obtains bridge-loan for Dreamliner aircraft
Mumbai, India - The agreement reaches a 500 million dollars value
The Indian flag carrier Air India will have a 500 million dollar bridge loan for the purchase of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Airline sources announced: "We have got financing for all the five Dreamliners... more
DefenseUnited Arab Emirates: order for 17 antiaircraft radar systems from France
Paris, France - For a value of 300 million euros
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have finalized an order for 17 anti-aircraft radar systems by the French aerospace company Thales. This is the second agreement in a few days between the Asian country... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. AA and US Airways agree to sell two pair of slots on the London-Philadelphia route
Philadelphia, USA - A move to address the concerns of the European Commission
American Airlines and US Airways communicated they have agreed to sell two pair of slots on the Philadelphia/London-Heathrow route to another company yet to be determined: it is a move aimed to address... more
AerospaceNASA: Orion spacecraft completes high-altitude test (VIDEO)
Houston, USA - The capsule was dropped at more than 10,000 metres
The american space agency NASA performed a complicated, high-altitude test, which demonstrated that the new Orion spacecraft could land safely even if one of its parachutes failed. The 10th in a series... more
HelicoptersDRF Luftrettung: 18,714 rescue missions with aircraft in the first half of 2013
Filderstadt, Germany - Involving helicopter missions at 31 HEMS bases in Germany, Austria and Denmark
Motorbike accidents, stroke or seriously injured children: the air rescue organization DRF Luftrettung is on duty every day with its helicopters and ambulance aircraft. In the first half of the year 2013... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France helicopters, model AS-350B, AS-350BA, AS-350B1, AS-350B2, AS-350B3, AS-350C, AS-350D, and AS-350D1 helicopters (2013-15-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent hydraulic pump drive belt failure, loss of hydraulic servo assistance, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 142 (Wednesday, July 24, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 44422-44424] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
Military aviationChinese military aircraft violates Japanese airspace
Tokyo, Japan - Japanese defense minister has ordered fighters' take-off
Japanese defense ministry has announced that a Chinese military aircraft has violated Japanese airspace, causing the air forces’ alert by the country of the Rising sun. The aircraft, a Shaanxi Y-8, h... more
ReportEdward Snowden will soon leave Moscow airport
Moscow, Russia - The US intelligence leaker spent a month in the transit zone of the Russian hub
After having applied for temporary asylum in Russia, Edward Snowden, the US intelligence leaker who caused the “Datagate” scandal, today will receive the document that will allow him to move freely wit... more
IndustryIAE: Etihad Airways upgrades to V2500 SelectTwo engines
East Hartford, Usa - For Airbus A-320 family aircraft
Etihad Airways has signed an agreement with IAE International Aero Engines AG to upgrade the airline’s current and future fleet of 35 V2500 engine-powered Airbus A-320 family of aircraft to the V2500 S... more
IndustryBombardier: new postponement for the maiden flight of the CSeries aircraft
Montreal, Canada - "The highly technical last steps are taking more time than initially anticipated"
On Wednesday 24 July 2013 Bombardier Aerospace announced a new postponement for the maiden flight of the CSeries aircraft. A few weeks ago the Canadian aerospace firm announced the postponement by one... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. American Airlines issues EETC for 1.4 billion dollars
Fort Worth, USA - Investment secured by 75 airplanes
American Airlines announced the private offering of Class A Pass Through Certificates in the aggregate face amount of more than 1.4 billion dollars (about 1.07 billion Euros or 917 million pounds). The... more
Press releaseeasyJet: quarter 3, 2013 interim management statement
Milan, Italy - The load factor of 88.2% was 0.9 percentage points lower than prior year
easyJet announced the Quarter 3, 2013 Interim Management Statement. The highlights are: - Total revenue for the third quarter grew by 10.5% to £1,142 million, driven by a 3.6% increase in capacity... more
CargoEmirates, Air France-KLM to bolster Dubai World Central cargo traffic
Dubai, UAE - DWC opened for freight operations in June 2010
The introduction of daily flights by Emirates SkyCargo and Air France-KLM over the next 12 months is expected to contribute to the continuing growth at Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International.... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. Finmeccanica Chairman: "The aerospace sector is a strategic target for the development"
Nola, Italy - First public appearance for Gianni De Gennaro
On Tuesday 23 July, on the occasion of the operational start of the new production and technology facilities of Alenia Aermacchi in Nola, new Finmeccanica Chairman Gianni De Gennaro made his first appearance... more