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AirportsAircraft and transport. New York: Port Authority takes control of Atlantic City Airport
New York, USA - 15-year management agreement
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), which operates the airports in the area of the "Big Apple", has taken over operations at Atlantic City International Airport, with the goal of attracting... more
Press releaseFilt Cgil about easyJet: flight attendants' contract renewed
Rome, Italy - The strike fixed for next July 18 has been revoked
"The contract by easyJet's flight attendants, expired at the end of 2012, has been renewed". Filt Cgil said it in a note and underlines that "The agreement focuses mainly on improvement of the shifts,... more
AirlinesAtlantic Airways inaugurates air links between Vagar and Milan-Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Served on Saturday until August 24
Atlantic Airways, the national airline of the Fær Øer islands (situated on the northern Atlantic Ocean, halfway among Iceland, Scotland and Norway), inaugurated last Saturday (but communicated also yesterday) t... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Ryanair: pilot representatives form their first council
Dublin, Ireland - But the carrier does not recognize RPG as interlocutor
The Ryanair Pilot Group (RPG), which on its website claims to represent more than half of the pilots of the low-cost carrier, communicated it has constituted an Interim Council, "Taking another very important... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia CEO attacks Ryanair: "It destroys jobs in Italy, rather than creating them"
Rome, Italy - Declarations released during the presentation of the business plan
On the sidelines of the presentation of the business plan of Alitalia, the new Chief Executive Officer of the most important Italian airline Gabriele Del Torchio considerably attacked Ryanair, the low-cost... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines close to regional aircraft order
Dallas, USA - The purchase of 60 airplanes will be official within the end of the year
American Airlines is close to finalizing an order for regional aircraft. The agreement, known as "Project Panama," has been defined through the advice provided by the company SkyWorks Capital. The news... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane is ready for the final leg of "Across America" mission
Dulles, Usa - From Washington to New York-"JFK"
The solar-powered airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg will fly to New York for the fifth and last leg of its "Across America" mission flights on Saturday, July 6. It is the... more
Press releaseAlitalia presented the guidelines of the new industrial plan 2013-2016 with economic-financial objectives in four years
Rome, Italy - It will focus on three principal businesses and on four strategies
"Gabriele Del Torchio, new CEO of Alitalia, presented yesterday the strategic outline of the new Industrial Plan 2013-2016 for the airline and the new mission of the Company. With this Plan, the Group... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and State aid. ELFAA has serious concerns about the conflicts which will arise between some of the proposals and other EU policies
Brussels, Belgium - The presumption in favour of rail, which is a competitor to the airplane
The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) commented as follows on the publication yesterday of the Commission’s proposals for revision of the Guidelines for State Aid at Regional Airports. The C... more
Press releaseItalian Treasury Ministry designates De Gennaro and Minuto Rizzo as candidates for Finmeccanica board
Rome, Italy - As Chairman and councilor, respectively
The Italian Ministry for Finance and Economy designated prefect Giovanni De Gennaro and ambassador Alessandro Minuto Rizzo as candidates for the board of directors of Finmeccanica SpA. The designations,... more
Civil aviationIATA: securing Australia's aviation future
Sydney, Australia - For urgent policy attention to infrastructure and taxation issues
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for urgent policy attention to infrastructure and taxation issues to ensure the continued development of aviation connectivity in Australia. “Aviation h... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: strong passenger growth trend continued in May
Sydney, Australia - Growth was led by emerging markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that air travel continued to expand at a healthy rate. Growth was led by emerging markets.... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and State Aid: EC launches comments on new rules for airports and airlines
Brussels, Belgium - The Commission has published a draft of revised state aid rules for the public funding
The European Commission is inviting comments on its review of EU state aid rules on the public financing of airports and start-up aid to airlines. During the last ten years, the market environment of the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and State aid (2). Aci Europe-AER: proposed new EC rules threaten regional growth and jobs
Brussels, Belgium - Following to the publication today of the new guidelines by the European Commission
Reacting to the publication today by the European Commission of proposed new Guidelines on State aid to airports and airlines, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and European airport trade body ACI... more
ReportAircraft of the Bolivian President diverted to Vienna amid suspicion it was carrying US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden
Vienna, Austria - "This is a hostile act by the United States state department", the Minister for Defence of the South-American country shouts
The aircraft of Bolivian President Evo Morales was diverted to Vienna amid suspicion it was carrying on board Edward Snowden, the former contractor of the National Security Agency of the United States... more
AerospaceNASA: two new milestones reached by SpaceX in the Commercial Crew Program
Houston, USA - The timeline of the California-based company is on track
Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) completed two milestones for NASA's Commercial Crew Integrated Capability (CCiCap) initiative, which is intended to make commercial human spaceflight services available... more
Civil aviationAircraft and safety. NTSB wants FAA to revise its procedures to avoid mid-air collisions
Washington, USA - Particular attention to the go-around cases
Following the investigation of five incidents in which commercial jetliners came within hazardous proximity of other aircraft while arriving or departing at major US airports, the National Transportation... more
Finance and economyAircraft and industry. Avio acquisition by General Electric: Brussels clears the operation
Brussels, Belgium - The European Commission accepts the commitments of the US' company
The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the aviation business of Avio (Italy) by General Electric (GE) of the United States. The decision is conditional... more
DiscussionsEASA issued an Emergency AD about problems to landing gear of the A-320 airplane
Cologne, Germany - After the landing without it of the Wizz Air's A-321 in Fiumicino last June 8
EASA, European Aviation Safety Agency, has issued last June 25 an Emergency airworthiness directive No 2013-0132-E regarding the A-318, A-319, A-320 and A-321 airplanes. Reason: Some operators reported... more
CuriositiesAircraft and transport. Funny complaint letter goes viral on the Internet thanks to Sir Richard Branson
London, United Kingdom - A customer of a Caribbean company reports with irony his misfortune
A funny complaint letter of a passenger of LIAT, a Caribbean carrier, is quickly travelling on the Internet thanks to a special "Sponsor", that is to say Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin group,... more
IndustryNepal Airlines confirms order for two A-320 airplanes with Sharklets
Blagnac, France - Chosen for the performance of the airplane in high altitude airport operations
Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), Nepal’s national flag carrier, has signed a firm order for two A-320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices. The order follows a Memorandum of U... more
PeopleItalian ASI: Luca Parmitano, first Extra Vehicular Activity by astronaut
Rome, Italy - It will take place on next Tuesday, July 9
The Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the European Space Agency (ESA) communicate the broadcast event of the first Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) by astronaut Luca Parmitano. It will take place on next... more
CargoAirplanes and cargo. Iata: the sector continues to flatline in May
Geneva, Switzerland - Broadly following the trend of the last 18 months
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures for global air cargo markets showing that growth has continued to flatline in May, broadly following the trend of the last 18 months.... more
AirlinesEasyJet founder eager to fight about new aircraft order
London, United Kingdom - "I'm not against top line growth, but not at the expense of the profit margin", Sir Stelios claims
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, founder of easyJet, is ready to fight the executives of the company he created about the order of 135 aircraft which was announced during the recent "Paris Air Show" (AVIONEWS),... more
AccidentsRussia: helicopter involved in an accident
Deputatsky, Russia - According to reconstruction, 15 people have died
This morning a helicopter has been involved in a serious accident while landing in the republic of Yakutia, in the Far East of the Russian country. The helicopter, a Mil Mi-8 of the airline Polyarnye... more
AerospaceProton-M rocket explodes shortly after takeoff at Baikonur Cosmodrome (VIDEO)
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - No one was injured, but there is concern for possible toxic emissions
A Russian proton-M rocket exploded shortly after its takeoff from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and crashed on the ground in the morning of Tuesday 2 July 2013. The launch was broadcast live, and... more
UAS-DronesGeneral Atomics wants to develop variant of Predator B UAV aircraft which meets NATO standards
San Diego, USA - Collaboration expanded with Ruag Aerospace
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA?ASI) announced that it is undertaking an Independent Research and Development (IRAD) effort to develop a variant of its Predator B UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle,... more
AirlinesOnly women workers aboard GoAir aircraft
Mumbai, India - In order to reduce fuel costs
The low-cost airline GoAir, according to its last savings plan, in the next seven years will only employ women on board its aircraft. It seems incredible, but it is true. At least, that was the reason... more
IndustryGripen first to fire Meteor missile
Linkoping, Sweden - The missile is the result of an European collaborative project involving Sweden, France, Italy, Spain, Germany and Great Britain
In cooperation with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), defence and security company Saab has successfully conducted the first test firing of the version of the Meteor radar-controlled air-to-air... more
AirlinesAirAsia airline is going to conquer the Indian market with its aircraft
Mumbai, India - The Asian carrier will buy ten Airbus airplanes in a year
AirAsia aims to a short and long term growth in the Indian market, that is why its management said that more ten Airbus aircraft in a year will be needed. CEO Tony Fernandes has confirmed it during... more
DefenseEx-Im Bank finances aircraft and engines for Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - The African carrier is a loyal "Customer" of the US' agency
The Export-Import Bank of the United States has authorized nearly 130 million dollars in financing to support the export of Boeing long-range aircraft and installed GE-90 engines to Ethiopian Airlines. The... more
Fair and showsEurofighter Typhon aircraft at the "Airpower 2013 Show"
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Around 200 aircraft and 250 pilots from over 20 Nations gathered in Zeltweg, in Austria
Last week-end around 200 aircraft and 250 pilots from over 20 nations gathered at Fliegerhorst Hinterstoisser in Zeltweg, Austria for one of the biggest airshows in Europe. Taking a starring role at... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA called for new thinking on the relationships to attract the USD 4-5 trillion
Geneva, Switzerland - That will be needed over the next 20 years to meet the growing demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for new thinking on the relationships between partners in the air transport value chain in order to attract the $4-5 trillion that will be needed... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. France sells 9.5 million shares in Aeroports de Paris
Paris, France - Paris keeps a 50.63% stake in the airport operator
France's Ministry for Finance and the Fonds Stratégique d'Investissement sold an overall stake of 9.5 million shares in Aeroports de Paris (AdP), the management firm of Paris' "Charles de Gaulle" and... more
PeopleTurbomeca: Chantal Grésillion has been appointed VP, Continuous Improvement
Bordes, France - The new appointment as from today
Chantal Grésillion (55 years old), a graduate of ENSMA (Graduate School for Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering), began her career in 1982 with Dassault Aviation within their Structures Stress Office.... more
IndustryMitsubishi Aircraft reorganizes into seven divisions
Nagoya, Japan - Effective July 1
Effective July 1, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has been reorganized into seven Divisions: Project Management, Engineering, Corporate Administration, Sales and Marketing, and Supply Chain Management... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashes in Switzerland
Kröntenhütte, Switzerland - The four people on board have died
This morning at about 9:45 am, near the Swiss resort of Kröntenhütte, a serious accident has involved a helicopter, killing the four people on board, according to reports from police of the Canton of U... more
ReportEarphones on aircraft produced by exploited prisoners
Dongguan, China - The complaint by former inmates in a Chinese jail
Passengers who listen to the music through earphones comfortably seated in an aircraft, maybe do not know that those instruments could have been produced by people who have been exploited and held in inhuman... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: prime-contractor for Europe's Euclid cosmology satellite
Cannes, France - Scheduled for launch in 2020
The European Space Agency, ESA, has chosen Thales Alenia Space to build the new Euclid cosmology satellite in a contract worth €322.5 million. Scheduled for launch in 2020, Euclid will explore dark e... more
IndustryFirst Airbus A-320 airplane received by Sichuan Airlines
Toulouse, France - Equipped with Sharklets for fuel saving
Sichuan Airlines, all Airbus fleet operator in China, has taken delivery of its first A-320 aircraft equipped with Sharklets, joining the rapidly increasing group of Airbus single-aisle aircraft operators... more
PeopleEurocopter: Matthieu Louvot appointed Head of Support and Services
Marignane, France - Currently head of strategy and company development
Currently head of strategy and company development, Matthieu Louvot has been appointed Head of Support and Services within Eurocopter. He will be reporting directly to Dominique Maudet, Head of Global... more
AirlinesAircraft and alliances: Aeroflot could leave SkyTeam
Moscow, Russia - As reported by the Russian newspaper "Kommersant"
The Russian newspaper "Kommersant" has revealed that Aeroflot is likely to leave SkyTeam aircraft alliance: it has quoted sources close to the airline's board of directors; however, until now no direct... more
IndustryAirbus. Libyan Airlines receives its first A-330 airplane
Toulouse, France - Powered by GE CF6-80
Libyan Airlines, the national carrier of Libya, has taken delivery of its first A-330/200 becoming a new operator for the type. The carrier already operates seven A-320 aircraft, with three A-330/200 and... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance: the first photos of the new Lounge in Los Angeles
Auckland, New Zealand - Lounge at the "Tom Bradley" terminal due to open Fall 2013
Star Alliance has today released the first official impressions of its new Los Angeles lounge, which will open later this year at the "Tom Bradley International Terminal". Designed by global architectural... more
IndustryEmbraer Executive Jet: a Phenom 300 airplane will join the fleet of Chinese Erdos General Aviation Co
Beijing, China - In the third quarter of 2013, marking the first aircraft of this model sold in the local market
Embraer Executive Jets announced that a Phenom 300 light executive jet will join the fleet of China’s Erdos General Aviation Co., Ltd. in the third quarter of 2013, marking the first aircraft of this m... more
Civil aviationFAA invests in new Boston-Logan Airport runway with two safety enahncements
Boston, Usa - The Authority also installed navigational aid improvements that will help planes land safely in bad weather
The US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) yesterday unveiled two significant safety enhancements to Logan Airport’s longest r... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: agreement sealed with national trade unions on Selex ES reorganization and relaunch plan
Rome, Italy - The Group's company counts 17,000 workers
The Top Management of Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, met yesterday with National Trade Unions and agreed on the company’s Reorganisation and Relaunch Plan concerning 17,000 workers, distributed mainly b... more
IndustryBoeing began assembly of the first KC-46A Tanker aircraft
Everett, Usa - The industry expects to build and deliver the first 18 planes by 2017
Boeing workers in Everett yesterday loaded the first wing spar for the first US Air Force KC-46A aerial refueling tanker, starting production of that aircraft and achieving another milestone toward delivering... more
Military aviationEgypt: Apache helicopters fly over Alexandria's skies
Alexandria, Egypt - Expecting the demonstrations of June, 30
In these days the Egyptian army is deploying helicopters and other military assets in support of the forces that have been already drawn throughout the territory expecting Sunday, June 30, when tens of... more
Latest newsLos Roques (2): Missoni's aircraft is located at a depth of just 70 metres
Caracas, Venezuela - The wreckage is not far from the point where the radar signal was lost
The vanished aircraft on which Vittorio Missoni (son of the renowned fashion designer Ottavio), his wife and two of their friends were travelling, together with two Venezuelan pilots, was found in Los... more