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Finance and economyUS Ex-Im Bank: court rejects Delta's appeal and confirms financing for Air India aircraft
Washington, USA - "This represents a victory for tens of thousands of American aerospace workers", the president of the agency claims
Washington Appeal Court rejected the appeal which was presented by Delta Air Lines and the Airline Pilots Association against the Export-Import Bank, the agency for export credit agency of the government... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA about FTL: joint responsibility of airlines and pilots to ensure safety
Brussels, Belgium - Today during the hearing of the European Parliament about it
Today, during the hearing of the European Parliament on the Flight and Duty Time Limitations (FTL) for pilots and cabin crew, the stakeholders exchanged their views in a heated debate. The Association... more
AirlinesAir Lituanica: operations to start on June 30 with two Embraer aircraft
Vilnius, Lithuania - The company will take advantage the six-month period of Lithuanian EU presidency with the route to Brussels
Air Lituanica will start its flight operations on June 30 with the connection to Brussels, thanks to an Embraer E-170 leased from Estonian Air. The route was not chosen randomly, but is in coincidence... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show": Eurofighter signs contract for Meteor integration
Paris, France - With NETMA, the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency
Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH has today signed a weapon system integration contract with NETMA, the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency, to facilitate and secure integration of MBDA’s Meteor B... more
Fair and shows"Paris-Le Bourget 2013" air show (6): the Tunisian Syphax Airlines orders six A-320 airplanes
Paris, France - Airbus delivers also the first ACJ-321 to Comlux and the 200th A-320 to LATAM
Syphax Airlines, a new Tunisian based airline, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to buy three A-320neo. The order is the first time an African based carrier has ordered the NEO and marks a... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget 2013" (7). SuperJet International delivered first SSJ-100 aircraft to Interjet
Paris, France - On the occasion of the "50th International Paris Airshow"
On the occasion of the "50th International Paris Airshow" SuperJet International (SJI) –joint-venture between Alenia Aermacchi (a Finmeccanica Company) and Sukhoi Holding– announced the delivery of its... more
Fair and showsPiaggio Aero at "Paris Air Show" (5) unveils the P-1HH UAS
Paris, France - Designed for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions
Piaggio Aero Industries unveiled at the "2013 Paris Air Show" today, the P-1HH “HammerHead”- Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). It is a new, state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) designed for Intelligence, Sur... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget 2013" (4). Airbus: easyJet aims at A-320 for 135 aircraft
Paris, France - The airline selects 100 neo and 35 ceo
After a thorough technical evaluation, easyJet has earmarked the A-320neo for its future fleet requirements. "Based on the company’s growth forecasts, the A-320 airplane was selected for offering t... more
Fair and showsAircraft and energy. Safran and Honeywell demonstrating electric taxiing at "Paris Air Show" (3)
Paris, France - System presented at the French event on an Airbus A-320
EGTS International, the French-American partnership formed by Safran and Honeywell, is presenting a system which allows aircraft to perform their taxiing operations utilizing electric engines at "Paris... more
Military aviation"Paris Air Show" (2). Boeing-Embraer partnership for the sales of the KC-390 aircraft
Paris, France - The US' company will be the lead for sales, sustainment and training opportunities in the US, UK and Middle East
During "Paris Air Show", the international event of the aviation sector which is ongoing in these days at Le Bourget Airport, Embraer and Boeing announced they are partnering on the sales and marketing... more
Fair and showsAircraft and events. AgustaWestland's Project Zero tilt-rotor makes its debut at "Paris Air Show"
Paris, France - Electric engine for the UAV system of the Anglo-Italian company
AgustaWestland's Project Zero demonstrator is gathering a lot of attention at "Paris Air Show", the international event of the aviation sector which is ongoing at "Le Bourget" Airport. The concept of... more
ReportAircraft and transport: announced strike in Germany
Berlin, Germany - Protests will begin this week
The union of Airberlin air carrier has announced a forthcoming strike because of the demands about wages in the new contract. The protest will take place starting from the middle of this week. The union... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and helicopters. EADS, Siemens and Diamond signed a MoU at "Le Bourget" to set the course for cooperation on electric aircraft development
Paris, France - Total fuel costs will amount to a third of operating expenses of the airline industry this year, according to IATA
EADS and Siemens are entering into a long-term research partnership to introduce new electric propulsion systems that could help airlines lower their fuel bills and drive environmental performance. Together... more
AerospaceNASA selects its new class of astronauts (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - For men and four women, chosen among more than 6000 candidates
After an extensive year-and-a-half search, NASA has a new group of potential astronauts who will help the agency push the boundaries of exploration and travel to new destinations in the solar system. Eight... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Memorandum of Understanding between Etihad, Jat Airways and the Serbian government
Belgrade, Serbia - "We look forward to exploring the possibility of a much deeper strategic commercial partnership", the CEO of the Middle-Eastern carrier claims
On Monday 17 June 2013 Etihad Airways, the Serbian government and Jat Airways signed in Belgrade an Initial Memorandum of Understanding about an equity investment in the Serbian national carrier by the... more
Fair and showsAirbus at "Paris-Le Bourget Air Show 2013" (9): Air New Zealand receives its first A-320 airplane with Sharklets
Paris, France - The airline will take delivery of a total of 10 Sharklet equipped A-320s
Air New Zealand (ANZ) has taken delivery of its first A-320 equipped with fuel saving wing tip devices, or Sharklets, at a ceremony during the "50th Le Bourget Paris Air Show". The aircraft was officially... more
Fair and showsAircraft and industry. Bombardier and COMAC sign definitive partnership agreement at "Paris Air Show" (8)
Paris, France - The two companies will collaborate on leveraging commonalities between the C919 and CSeries airliners
During "Paris Air Show", the international event of the aviation sector which is ongoing at Le Bourget Airport, Bombardier and the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) announced the signing... more
Fair and showsHelicopters, industry and events (7). Finmeccanica flies high at the stock exchange, +3.9%
Paris, France - "Orders for 240 million Euros", Pansa announces at "Le Bourget"
Alessandro Pansa, CEO of the Italian aerospace giant Finmeccanica, during a press conference at the opening of "Paris Air Show", the international event of the aviation sector which is ongoing at Le Bourget... more
AirlinesAir carriers Air France-KLM and Jet Airways sign code-share agreement
Paris, France - The partnership will be effective starting from June 19
Today the code-share agreement between the air carriers Air France-KLM and Jet Airways has been officially signed , and it will be effective starting from Wednesday, June 19. The agreement will allow... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane landed in Washington DC
Dulles, Usa - Flight duration: 15h14 min; pit stop duration: 14 hours
Solar Impulse has successfully completed the second-to-last leg of its Across America mission by landing at Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD) on Sunday, June 16 at 12:15 am. EDT. The solar-powered... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show" (4). Finmeccanica announces orders for helicopters and networking data at Kuwait City
Paris, France - For a total worth of about EUR 240 million
During the "Paris Air Show 2013" Finmeccanica has announced new contracts worth a total of about € 240 million, through its companies AgustaWestland and Selex ES. AgustaWestland has announced contracts f... more
Fair and showsAircraft and environment. EADS at "Paris Air Show 2013" (5): the Group examines electric and hybrid propulsion
Paris, France - To further reduce emissions from planes
Will electric propulsion become an alternative for fossil fuel also in the aviation industry? EADS evaluates different approaches and demonstrates a number of initiatives in the field of electric and hybrid... more
Fair and showsAircraft and events: today the "Paris Air Show" starts
Paris, France - The key-show in the aviation world will last until June 23
Starting from today until June 23, the fiftieth edition of the "Paris Air Show", one of the main events of the aviation world both in Europe and globally, opens its doors. The show, which takes place... more
Fair and showsEvents (2). British Airways and easyJet close to new aircraft orders: announcement at "Paris Air Show"?
Paris, France - But the contract of the low-cost company will require shareholder approval
British Airways and easyJet are the companies which are expected to announce the two most significant aircraft orders during "Paris Air Show", the international event of the aviation sector which started... more
Fair and showsSelex ES: awarded the "Oscar Masi prize 2012" establshed by AIRI to radar AULOS, in static display at Le Bourget
Paris, France - It can be used for airspace surveillance and to take advantage of the systems located at airports
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, thanks to its passive radar AULOS, has been recently awarded the Oscar Masi prize 2012 established by AIRI, the Italian Association for Industrial Research, now in its... more
Fair and showsBoeing at "Le Bourget 2013" (10) announced aircraft orders and intentions by Skymark, Gecas and Qatar Airways
Paris, France - For B-737 MAX, Dreamliners and B-777/300 airplanes, respectively
Boeing and Tokyo-based Skymark Airlines (Skymark) today announced the airline's intent to select the B-737 MAX as its next generation single aisle aircraft of choice, making it Japan's first airline to... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget 2013" (6). Airbus and Lufthansa: order up to 100 A-320 Family aircraft
Paris, France - 35 A-320neo, 35 A-321neo, 30 A-320ceo with Sharklets
The Lufthansa Group has firmed up a previous Supervisory Board decision from March this year and signed for 100 A-320 Family aircraft (35 A-320neo, 35 A-321neo and 30 A-320ceo with Sharklets) at the "Paris... more
AerospaceThe "Albert Einstein" spacecraft docks to the International Space Station (VIDEO)
Houston, USA - New supplies for the crew
European Space Agency’s (ESA) Automated Transfer Vehicle-4 (ATV-4) automatically docked Saturday at 10:07 a.m. EDT to the aft-end port of the Zvezda service module. The ATV-4, nicknamed the “Albert Ein... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and air shows (3). Airbus announced two orders: Doric and ILFC
Paris, France - For the A-380 and A-320neo models, respectively
Industry aircraft lessor, ILFC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American International Group, Inc., has signed a firm contract for the purchase of 50 additional A-320neo Family aircraft. The contract was... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. Air shows and events in the third week in June: "50th Paris Air Show" (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 17 to next Sunday 23
Monday 17 - "50th Paris Air Show" - Trade Day. Le Bourget, Paris, France. + 33 1 53 23 33 33 www.paris-air-show.com Tuesday 18 - "50th Paris Air Show" - Trade Day. Le Bourget, Paris, France.... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show": order for 50 Airbus A-320 aircraft from ILFC?
Paris, France - Potential 5-billion-dollar contract
According to rumours which leaked in the past hours. International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), one of the world's largest aircraft leasing companies, is close to sign an order for 50 Airbus A-320neos:... more
Fair and showsAvio at the "2013 Paris Air Show"
Turin, Italy - On display will be the main aeronautical and space technology modules manufactured by the company
Avio, group in aerospace propulsion, will be at the upcoming "Paris Air Show" in Le Bourget, the international Aerospace trade show, scheduled from June 17 to 23, 2013. Participation in the 50th edition... more
Civil aviationDRF Luftrettung celebrated its 40th anniversary
Baden-Baden, Germany - And now it operates 31 helicopter bases in Germany, Austria and Denmark for HEMS operations
40 years ago, DRF Luftrettung carried out its first rescue mission. Since then it has grown into a large and modern organization that operates 31 helicopter bases in Germany, Austria and Denmark for HEMS... more
Science and technology"Fly Your Ideas" by Airbus: the winner idea is Brazilian and the team will be in Le Bourget next Monday afternoon
Toulouse, France - Levar wins the international initiative with a luggage loading and unloading system for airplane cargo
A team of students from the University of São Paulo in Brazil have claimed the top prize of €30,000 as winners of Airbus "Fly Your Ideas 2013". Team Levar won with their proposal for a luggage loading an... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance: its new home in Heathrow to be named in honour of the Queen Elisabeth II
London, UK - The facility to be known as "Terminal 2: The Queen's Terminal"
The new Terminal 2 at London-Heathrow Airport, the future home of Star Alliance at Britain's premier aviation hub, is to be known as "Terminal 2: the Queen's Terminal" in recognition of Queen Elizabeth... more
AirlinesHainan Airlines will fly with the Boeing 787 airplane in three domestic routes
Haikou, China - Aircraft will be delivered within July
Hainan Airlines (HA), air carrier based in Haikou, China, has announced it will next use the Boeing 787 Dreamliner airplane for three domestic connections. The aircraft delivery by the American society... more
HelicoptersEurocopter. Helicopter flight safety: Helisim celebrated the 100,000 hour milestone for flight simulator
Marignane, France - Helisim trains an average of 3,000 pilots annually
Helisim yesterday celebrated the 100,000th hour milestone for flight simulator sessions with international customers, marking a key milestone in its training of pilots on Eurocopter helicopters that directly... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica. Shareholders’ Meeting: proposed candidacy for the integration of the Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - Dario Frigerio to replace outgoing Board member Christian Streiff
Relatively to Point 1.3 on the agenda of Finmeccanica’s Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting convened on the 3rd and 4th of July 2013, on first and second call respectively, Finmeccanica hereby informs that it... more
AccidentsBeechcraft E-33C airplane crashes in Germany
Diebach, Germany - The only occupant has died
This morning a small propeller single-engined Beechcraft Bonanza E-33C airplane has been involved in a crash not far from the local Neustadt-Aisch Airport, in Bavaria region, Germany. The only occupant... more
IndustryFirst A-350XWB airplane (2) completed its first flight (VIDEO)
Toulouse, France - Landed at 14:05 after a duration of four hours and five minutes
The first A-350XWB to fly has landed back at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport France at 14:05 hours local time of today after successfully completing its first flight that lasted four hours and five minutes (245... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-350XWB airplane takes to the skies on its maiden flight (SPECIALS)
Toulouse, France - Five development aircraft will prepare programme for certification
A new chapter has opened in Airbus’ 43 year history as the first A-350 XWB airplane, "The world’s most efficient large twin-engined commercial aircraft" (according to a note issued by the industry), pow... more
ReportUSA: fire ravages Colorado, aircraft in action (VIDEO)
El Paso, Usa - UH-60 helicopters and C-130 Maff airplanes deployed against the flames
Since it broke out last Tuesday, the colossal fire ravaging the American state of Colorado has claimed two victims, as well as having destroyed nearly 400 buildings, swept away 62 square kilometers of... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Refurbished terminal reopens at Copenhagen Airport
Copenhagen, Denmark - A 72-million-Euro investment
After a year of extensive construction activity, Copenhagen Airport now opens a refurbished and expanded Terminal 2. At the same time, an expanded and improved baggage system is put into operation. The... more
IndustryAirbus is ahead of Boeing for easyJet's 10-billion-dollar aircraft order
Toulouse, France - "But the commercial evaluation is still happening"
According to rumours Airbus is ahead of Boeing in the talks with easyJet for a narrow-body aircraft order which is expected to have a value of about 10 billion dollars (roughly 7.5 billion Euros). The... more
CuriositiesAmerican Airlines could add more seats on its airplanes
Dallas, Usa - This would bring more revenues but less comfort
The air carrier American Airlines is considering an increase in the number of seats on its airplanes. Lauri Curtis, vice-president of the Northern American airline, announced it. The manager stated that... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. EU Court of Justice dismisses Ryanair’s appeal against Alitalia
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - The 2008 decision of the European Commission has been confirmed
The European Court of Justice confirmed the General Court’s judgment upholding the Commission decisions holding the Italian State’s loan to Alitalia to be unlawful, but permitting the sale of its assets. The... more
DefenseRevolution in British Defence: a proposal for "Outsourcing" by the government
London, United Kingdom - Savings could reach 2.2 billion pounds
The bill that proposes a radical change in the resource management has been presented by the British Defence Ministry. The key point of the project is the dismantling of the "Defence equipment", the public... more
IndustryFirst ATR-72/600 airplane delivered to LIAT
Toulouse, France - Of a total of eight aircraft
Regional airline LIAT Limited has started its fleet upgrade with the first new ATR-72/600 aircraft delivered today. This first ATR in LIAT's fleet is being leased from the lessor GECAS (GE Capital Aviation... more
IndustryAirbus: A-330/300 airplane delivered to Cebu Pacific
Toulouse, France - During a special ceremony today
Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of its first A-330/300 airplane during a special ceremony in Toulouse today. The aircraft is the first of four A-330s being leased by Cebu Pacific from US lessor CIT and... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show 2013": Air India 787 Dreamliner aircraft lands at Le Bourget
Paris, France - Boeing: "This is going to be a wide-body show"
Boeing posted on its Twitter page an image of an Air India 787 Dreamliner, which will be utilized for flight displays during "Paris Air Show", the international event of the aviation sector which will... more