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AirlinesLatam Airlines Group: report about preliminary monthly statistics for June 2013
Santiago, Chile - System passenger traffic increased 2.4% as capacity declined 0.1%
LATAM Airlines Group and its subsidiaries, ("LATAM Airlines Group" or "the Company"), the reference airline group in Latin America, reported preliminary monthly traffic statistics for June 2013 compared... more
AerospaceParmitano's spacewalk ends without problems
Houston, USA - The second extra-vehicular activity scheduled on July 16
Expedition 36 astronauts Chris Cassidy and Luca Parmitano wrapped up a successful 6-hour, 7-minute spacewalk on Tuesday 9 July 2013, completing the first of two July excursions to prepare the International... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo: full aircraft and increases load factor after six months
Frankfurt, Germany - Further investment in the quality of the network and new routes for the Winter schedule
Lufthansa Cargo has considerably decelerated the decline in tonnage in the second quarter of the year. The company transported 0.8 per cent less cargo and mail in June than in the same month in 2012.... more
SecurityEASA approves Eurocopter EC-225 helicopter safety measures
Cologne, Germany - The European Aviation Safety Agency published today an AD
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published today an Airworthiness Directive which approves and mandates the technical solution proposed by Eurocopter for its EC-225 fleet. The objective is to... more
Sport aviationItaly. Acrobatics by para-glider in Friuli and 1031 km of flight on the Alps
Turin, Italy - The two events are ongoing in these days
"Acromax", the acrobatics world Cup by para-glider, under the aegis of FAI, the Italian free flight Federation and Aero Club d'Italia, takes place from July 8-14 in Gemona del Friuli (Udine). Pilots... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Russia to allow foreign pilots to work for domestic airlines
Moscow, Russia - Up to 1000 new crew through the next five years
The Economic Development Ministry of the Russian Federation approved a project plan which will allow foreign pilots to be hired by Russian carriers, which have been complaining for years for the impossibility... more
SecurityEASA AD on Tecnam P-2006T aircraft
Cologne, Germany - A nose landing gear (NLG) lower link was found with two cracks durin an inspection
EASA, European Aviation Safety Agency, issued on July 2 an Airworthiness Directive (AD) No 2013-0134 about the P-2006T airplanes by COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNAM Srl. Reason: During an inspection... more
AccidentsSan Francisco aircraft accident (3): the interviews of the pilots will be fundamental
San Francisco, USA - Before the crash the Boeing 777 was flying so slowly it was on the verge of losing lift
In the context of the investigation regarding the accident of the Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 aircraft which occurred at San Francisco Airport on Saturday 6 July, the National Transportation Safety Board... more
SecurityNTSB constantly updates about the Asiana Airlines aircraft accident in San Francisco
Washington, USA - Agency's Chairwoman Deborah Hersman is the spokesperson of the "Go Team"
US' NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) formed a "Go Team" in order to investigate the crash of the Asiana Airlines Boeing 777/200 ER which, during its approach to San Francisco International Airport,... more
Civil aviationComputer glitch causes restriction of the number of aircraft flying over UK's south-east
London, United Kingdom - Problem located at Swanwick's control centre
On Tuesday 9 July 2013 NATS Holding, the main provider of air traffic management services in the United Kingdom, communicated that due to technical problems at their Swanwick control centre, near Southampton,... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane landed in New York, the final destination of the "Across America" mission; its team will return home to Switzerland next week
New York, Usa - Five legs in two months; the round world tour in 2015 is the next step
Solar Impulse –the solar-powered airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg – has successfully landed at New York’s "John F. Kennedy International Airport" setting a new milestone in the... more
AirlinesCarpatair: Timisoara airport will be closed during August 24-September 1 and flights operated from Arad
Timisoara, Romania - Due to the temporary closure of the airport for some reparations to the runway
As Timisoara Airport will be closed during 24 August–1 September due to some reparations to the runway, all Carpatair flights to/from Timisoara will be operated from Arad Airport according to following s... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Virgin Australia completes acquisition of a 60% stake in Tiger Airways
Canberra, Australia - John Borghetti appointed president of the low-cost carrier
Virgin Australia Holdings completed the acquisition of a majority stake in the low-cost carrier Tiger Airways. The agreement between the two companies was reached in October 2012: the Brisbane-based... more
AerospaceFinmeccanica. Telespazio: contract for the EGNOS satellite programme
Rome, Italy - Worth EUR 216 million and an eight-year agreement
Telespazio, joint-venture between Finmeccanica (67%) and Thales (33%), signed a contract worth EUR 216 million with the European Satellite Service Provider (ESSP) as part of the EGNOS (European Geostationary... more
AccidentsNTSB: Asiana aircraft in San Francisco was flying "Significantly below" the target speed during its approach
San Francisco, USA - The inexperience of a pilot with the 777 and with the Californian hub may have played a significant role
Deborah Hersman, chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the independent investigative agency of the US' Government for the transport sector, met the press to provide some updates... more
IndustryEADS launches special internship programme to mark 50 years of Franco-German cooperation under the Élysée Treaty
Toulouse, France - The declarations by Tom Enders, CEO of EADS
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Élysée Treaty and promoting Franco-German cooperation, EADS has teamed up with the Franco-German Youth Office (Office Franco-Allemand pour la Jeunesse OFAJ/ D... more
SecurityRecent AAIB investigation puts disappearance of Vittorio Missoni's aircraft into a new light. The opinion of air accidents' investigator Dario Romagnoli
Rome, Italy - "The fuel system on Britten Norman BN-2A airplanes had to be modified. Missoni's aircraft was maybe among the ones which were not modified"
AVIONEWS followed carefully the two accidents characterized by the disappearance of two aircraft in the waters of Los Roques archipelago: recently, after the discovery of the two airplanes, one at a depth... more
AerospaceLuca Parmitano's spacewalk to be broadcast in live streaming on "ASI TV"
Rome, Italy - On Tuesday from 2 to 5 pm
Six weeks after the beginning of the "Volare" mission, the first long-stay mission of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), Luca Parmitano is getting ready to achieve a new record: the astronaut of the European... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. EUROCONTROL: new study predicts growth in flights and capacity challenges for 2035
Bruxelles, Belgium - It is the first such study since 2008 and it reflects the impact of the economic downturn on European air traffic
EUROCONTROL has released its fourth Challenges of Growth study, which looks ahead to the state of air transport in 2035, or even 2050. It is the first such study since 2008 and it reflects the impact... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Record results for Etihad Airways in Q2 and H1 2013
Abu Dhabu, United Arab Emirates - 1.8 billion dollars in passenger revenues in the first six months of the year
Etihad Airways confirms itself as one of the most solid and fastest growing entities in the air transport industry globally: the Abu Dhabi-based company announced ti achieved its best results ever in a... more
AccidentsAircraft crashes in Alaska, 10 casualties
Soldotna, USA - A de Havilland DHC-3 Otter involved in the accident
An Aircraft crashed in a small airport in Alaska on Sunday 7 July 2013, causing the Death of the 10 persons who were on board. According to National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigator Clint... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines and Malaysian Airlines expand code-share agreement for their aircraft
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The extension will be implemented starting from July, 11
American Airlines (AA) and Malaysia Airlines have expanded their code-share agreement that was initially signed on March 25. According to the unilateral update of the contract, this will be applied on... more
AirlinesAirbus and Boeing in competition for 5-billion-dollar aircraft order by flydubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - A-320neo and 737 MAX are the models which are being taken into consideration
On Friday 5 July 2013 Chief Executive Officer of flydubai Ghaith Al Ghaith declared that Boeing and Airbus are in competition for an order of 50 narrow-body aircraft worth about 5 billion dollars (3.88... more
IndustryATR-72/600 aircraft delivered to Firefly
Toulouse, France - It is the first of 20 airplanes, plus 16 options ordered last December
Firefly, Malaysia Airlines’ subsidiary carrier has today taken ownership of its first brand-new ATR-72/600. The aircraft is the first of 20 latest generation firm ATRs, plus 16 options, ordered by Malaysia A... more
AirportsAircraft and companies: Corporation America acquires ATA
Milan, Italy - In order to give new impulse to Milan-Linate Airport
Today a note has been released about the acquisition of ATA, the Milan-Linate Airport society by the holding company American Corporation. ATA manages the passenger terminal of the airport, as well as... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. Alenia Aermacchi launches photo contest to celebrate its centenary
Turin, Italy - Titled “One Hundred Years Young”
Alenia Aermacchi (AA), "The sole aviation company in the world to boast over a century of activity under the same shared brand" (according to a note by the industry), has launched a photo contest titled:... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Wizz Air to be listed at London Stock Exchange?
London, United Kingdom - The possible IPO would have a value of 930 million Euros
According to rumours which are circulating on the financial media Wizz Air, the largest East-European low-cost carrier, means to be listed at London Stock Exchange. The Hungarian company has reportedly... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Italian Police received its first two AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Additional aircraft will be delivered to the customer in the coming months
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Italian Police has taken delivery of its first two AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopters on schedule. These helicopters will be operated... more
AirlineseasyJet announces three new routes
Milan, Italy - Olbia-Nice (tomorrow), Malpensa-Ajaccio (Sunday) and Venice/London-Luton (in February)
The first flight Olbia-Nice, served by easyJet, will take off tomorrow, on Saturday, July 6 with two weekly frequency (each Thursdays and Saturdays in July and August). The destinations are now 10 that... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Germanwings: union rejects offer of the company, strikes are now possible
Hamburg, Germany - UFO will give notice of the industrial action two days in advance
On Friday 5 July 2013 Unabhaengige Flugbegleiter Organisation (UFO), the union which represents Germanwings cabin crew, communicated that the offer for the renewal of the contracts which was presented... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. AENA: international traffic will increase in summer
Madrid, Spain - Spanish airports will grow by 10%
AENA (Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea) has published its estimates on the international air traffic for the summer season in the Spanish airports network: the specifically touristic airports, su... more
Finance and economyAircraft and courts. USA: legal action against American Airlines-Us Airways merger
San Francisco, USA - The Fort Worth-based company defends the operation: "Baseless lawsuit"
A group of consumers started a legal action in federal district court in San Francisco against the proposed merger of American Airlines and US Airways, an operation which would create the world's largest... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian ENAV and FEP: 4,200 tonnes of fuel were cut in 2012
Rome, Italy - And 13,500 tonnes of CO2
ENAV, the Italian company for air navigation services, in accordance with international directives from the main organisations of the sector such as CANSO, IATA (International Air Transport Association)... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Mexico: airlines axe flights because of Popocatepetl eruption
Mexico City, Mexico - But the airport of the capital remains operational
Six US airlines cancelled 47 flights to and from Mexico City and Toluca airports because of the eruption Popocatepetl volcano. US Airways, Delta, United, American and Alaska Airlines decided to ground... more
AirlinesDel Torchio: "International leasing tender for the acquisition of the next six long-haul aircraft"
Rome, Italy - Declarations released during the presentation of the industrial plan
During the press conference which took place in Alitalia headquarters at Rome-Fiumicino Airport on the occasion of the presentation of the industrial strategic plan 2013-2016, AVIONEWS asked some questions... more
HelicoptersAfghanistan: Italian helicopters attacked
Kabul, Afghanistan - No one has been injured
The General Staff of the Italian Defence has announced that yesterday evening an attack against two Italian military helicopters took place in the Afghan territory. The aircraft, two A-129s Mangusta,... more
AirlinesNew intercontinental flights for Aer Lingus aircraft
Dublin, Ireland - Ten transatlantic connections will start in 2014
Aer Lingus has announced the introduction of new intercontinental routes and the increase of some existing connections in the next year. Specifically, the Irish airline will inaugurate ten transatlantic... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructures: Tunisair will fly from Comiso
Comiso, Italy - A weekly flight to Tunis will start soon
The managers of Soaco (the company that manages Comiso Airport) and Sac, which manages Catania-Fontanarossa Airport and is a private Soaco's partner, met in the city of Palermo (Sicily) the management... more
AirportsItaly. Naples: Turkish Airlines inaugurates daily flights
Naples, Italy - The airline continues to reinforce the links also in the South Italy
Turkish Airlines continues to strengthen its network of services also in the South Italy: the number of the weekly frequencies has been recently increased from five to seven, on the route Naples-Istanbul. The... more
IndustryBoeing: delivery of Hainan Airlines' first 787 Dreamliner airplane
North Charleston, Usa - The carrier will operate it on a domestic route
Boeing and Hainan Airlines today celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 787 Dreamliner. The delivery is the first of 10 B-787s for Hainan Airlines. Hainan Airlines will first operate the Dreamliner... more
OccurrencesProblems again for LOT's Dreamliners
Warsaw, Poland - According to the company spokesperson, the two issues are not related with the glitches of the battery system
On Thursday 4 July 2013 LOT Polish Airlines was forced to cancel an intercontinental flight and to postpone a second one because of problems which occurred on two Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft which were... more
AerospaceNASA decommissions satellite which was in orbit since 2001
Pasadena, USA - Jason-1 was designed to last from 3 to 5 years
Jason-1, a satellite which represented a joint project between American space agency NASA and France's CNES (Centre national d'études spatiales) and that for more than a decade precisely tracked rising... more
IndustryAirbus. British Airways receives its first of 12 A-380 aircraft
Toulouse, France - Syphax Airlines confirms its order for the A-320
British Airways (BA) has become the tenth operator to receive an A-380 airplane after taking delivery of the first of 12 aircraft on order. BA is the first UK operator of the A-380 and will start to deploy... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Aci Europe: airport passenger traffic up 4.3% in May
Brussels, Belgium - Many EU airports finally reported improved traffic performance
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic results for the month of May across the European airport network. The overall passenger traffic growth at Europe’s airports registered a... more
AccidentsAccident in Libya: helicopter crashes during military parade
Benghazi, Libya - Two people dead and one injured
A serious accident has involved a helicopter today at the International Benina Airport, in the Libyan city of Benghazi. The tragedy occurred during a military parade, when the pilot of a helicopter... more
AirlinesBusiness Plan 2013-2016, a stand-alone Alitalia? "It's not so", Del Torchio explains
Rome, Italy - Five strategic partners have been defined
Business plan 2013-2016: stand-alone strategy for Alitalia? "It's not so", Chief Executive Officer Gabriele Del Torchio clarified: "The plan was developed by my team and coordinated by me, and it is... more
ReportBolivia complains after the case of Morales' aircraft
New York, USA - Through the statements presented by the Bolivian ambassador to the UN
Bolivia has submitted an official complaint about the case of President Evo Morales, who was stopped with his aircraft at Vienna Airport while attempting to return to his country (AVIONEWS). The reason... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: integration of the Board of Directors and new designations De Gennaro and Minuto Rizzo
Rome, Italy - During the shareholders' meeting held today
"The Shareholders’ Meeting of Finmeccanica, held today to integrate the Board of Directors, upon the proposal of the shareholder Ministry of Economy and Finance, has appointed Giovanni De Gennaro and A... more
PeopleGianni De Gennaro, Finmeccanica Chairman, assigned to him also the attributions in the area of Group's Security
Rome, Italy - Upon the proposal by the representative of the Economy Ministry, Stefano Di Stefano
During the shareholders' meeting of Finmeccanica, the role as Chairman to Gianni De Gennaro has been approved. He comes from Calabria, and was born in 1948. In addition attributions conferred him in the... more
PeopleFinmeccanica (2): Giovanni De Gennaro appointed Chairman
Rome, Italy - And confirmed Admiral Guido Venturoni as Vice-Chairman
Finmeccanica’s Board of Directors, convened today under the chairmanship of the Vice-Chairman, Admiral Guido Venturoni, acknowledging the Shareholders’ Meeting resolutions, has appointed Giovanni De Gen... more