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Civil aviationAircraft grounded in France from June 11 to 13 due to strike
Paris, France - Unions protest against the deregulation of the sector at European level
Many aircraft are expected to remain grounded in the next three days in France, because of the strike which has been called by the unions which represent the workers of the aviation sector on June 11,... more
OccurrencesAirplane crash-lands in Indonesia
Kupang, Indonesia - Two people injured, reasons unknown yet
A MA-60 airplane has crash-landed today at El Tari Airport, near the city of Kupang, the capital of the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara. The 5617 flight took off from Indonesian Bajawa Soa... more
ReportAirplanes and wars: attack to Kabul airport, Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - The action was claimed by the Taliban
This morning at 4:30 local time a group of guerrillas launched an attack at Kabul Airport in Afghanistan. The attack took place inside some buildings under construction, taken over by the insurgents... more
AirlinesPioneer airplanes in new continents: the African case
Nairobi, Kenya - Fastjet airline blocked by African protectionism
When it comes to air carriers in Africa, one immediately thinks about fastjet. This low-cost airline was founded by Stelios Haji-Ioannou, who is also "Father" of another low-cost airline, easyJet. And... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. LOT: interest from airberlin?
Warsaw, Poland - According to rumours, several companies are interested in the Warsaw-based carrier
LOT Polish Airlines is a company which is fighting for its survival, but apparently the main Polish carrier is still able to generate a strong interest in this industry, at least according to rumours. According... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. American Airlines' bankruptcy exit: the court sets the timeline
New York, USA - Final hearing scheduled on August 15
Sean Lane, judge of New York Bankruptcy Court, set the timeline for the bankruptcy exit for American Airlines, following to the approval he provided in the past days for the disclosure statement of the... more
ReportAfghanistan victims: Giuseppe La Rosa, the airplane with his body has arrived in Italy
Rome, Italy - Today in the afternoon the State funerals will be celebrated
This morning at 9:30 the airplane that returned the member of rifle regiment in Italian army Giuseppe La Rosa to Italy. He was killed in Afghanistan on 8th June. The Italian Army aircraft carrying the... more
IndustrySingapore Airlines Group chooses RR power for 50 B-787 Dreamliner
Singapore, Singapore - With Trent 1000 engines
Rolls-Royce (RR) has been selected by Singapore Airlines Group to power 50 B-787 Dreamliner aircraft with Trent 1000 engines. The announcement, which includes long-term TotalCare service support, is worth... more
AirlinesChina Southern inaugurates the first B-787 airplane flight in China
Beijing, China - Within the end of 2013 seven models will be delivered
It is the first Boeing 787 airplane that has flown in the skies of China. It was 12:35 am local time when the Guangzhou-Beijing flight has taken off today from Guangzhou-Baiyun International Airport, arriving... more
AerospaceNASA's Orion spacecraft successfully passes its static loads tests
Orlando, Usa - First flight scheduled in September 2014
After a month of being poked, prodded and pressurized in ways that mimicked the stresses of spaceflight, the Orion crew module of the American space agency NASA successfully passed its static loads tests. When... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. UK: MSP proposes use of RAF Northolt to relieve London-Heathrow Airport
London, United Kingdom - Some regional carriers might operate from the facility, which is just 10 km from the hub
Labour Member of the Scottish Parliament David Stewart has written to UK Defence Secretary Philip Hammond to propose the utilization of RAF Northolt, which is located in Ruislip (Middlesex) as a satellite... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Qantas and China Eastern sell a 33% stake in Jetstar Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China - A 66-million-dollar operation
Qantas and China Eastern Airlines announced the sale of a 33.3% stake in Jetstar Hong Kong, the subsidiary of Jetstar Airways which was launched in 2012 but is still waiting to receive the ratification... more
IndustryIsrael: IAI announces use of heavy oil for its Heron drones
Tel Aviv, Israel - CEO Shahar explains reasons for it
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is going to begin to use heavy oil for its Heron UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). The news has been announced by Shaul Shahar, Chief Executive Officer of IAI Malat division. The... more
AirlinesNorwegian to establish base in Bangkok and announces summer routes for its Dreamliner aircraft
Oslo, Norway - Three 787s will be delivered in the next weeks
Norwegian Air Shuttle announced its intention to establish a base at Bangkok Airport, in order to support its new long-haul network, which was launched in the past days with the flight between New York... more
AccidentsAccident for a MiG-21 aircraft of the Indian Air Force, pilot ejects safely
Sodiyar, India - The fighter crashed in a field, with no damage for persons or properties
A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in the morning of Friday 7 June 2013. the accident occurred at about 9:00 am local time 5:00 am GMT/UTC) near the village of Sodiyar, Barmer... more
Press releaseAlitalia and unions sign solidarity agreement: job levels are guaranteed, turnaround plan launched
Rome, Italy - Cuts to the wages of Chairman, Vice-Presidents, board members, Chief Executive Officer and other executives
An important agreement between a delegation from Alitalia, lead by Chief Executive Officer Gabriele Del Torchio, and the unions Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uil and Ugl Trasporti was signed in the evening of Thursday... more
Press releaseATR -600 aircraft receive by EASA "ETOPS 120 minutes" certification
Toulouse, France - It is very important for air networks, such as in French Polynesia or Siberia
"The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has just granted ATR, the European manufacturer of turboprop aircraft, “ETOPS 120 minutes” certification of its new ‘-600’ series ATR aircraft. This ETOPS (... more
ReportAgustaWestland asks India for payment for its helicopters
Milan, Italy - The case got worse following the judiciary investigation
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, has asked the Indian government to proceed with the payment of the order of 12 AW-101 helicopters. The British-Italian company has informed the Ministry for Finance... more
Press releaseRimini Airport management firm, Aeradria, about the discover of a corpse in the landing gear compartment of an aircraft: official findings
Rimini, Italy - The man, of Georgian origin, died four days ago
"In connection with the news released today about the discover of a corpse of a man during the stop at Moscow-Vnukovo Airport of the Airbus A-330 aircraft of the company I Fly which arrived from Rimini... more
OccurrencesLight airplane risks crash in Great Britain (VIDEO)
Cheltenham, United Kingdom - The pilot has suffered minor injuries
A light aircraft Cirrus Sr-22 has risked crash this morning at 10:45 local time. The accident occurred in the town of Cheltenham, in the Gloucesershire region in the United Kingdom. The aircraft has fallen... more
Press releaseAutogrill: approved the proportional partial demerger project for the Travel Retail & Duty Free business
Milan, Italy - During the shareholders' meeting today
The Shareholders of Autogrill SpA met today under the chairmanship of Gilberto Benetton in ordinary and extraordinary sessions and approved the project of proportional partial demerger of Autogrill SpA... more
SecurityItalian Air Safety Board: one of the investigators is the president of the new Encasia working group
Rome, Italy - The first meeting of the WG6 "Safety Recommendation" was held in Brussels
On Tuesday 4 June 2013 the first meeting of the new working group "Safety Recommendation" of the Encasia (European Network of Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authorities), the coordination body of... more
AerospaceAriane 5 rocket with ATV-4 on its way to the International Space Station (VIDEO)
Kourou, French Guinea - The arrival at the orbiting laboratory is scheduled on June 15
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Automated Transfer Vehicle cargo craft (ATV-4) launched atop an Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou Spaceport, French Guiana, at 5:52 pm EDT on Wednesday (9:52 pm GMT/UTC) to... more
AirlinesAirplanes and companies: Red Wings could fly again
Moscow, Russia - The authorization of the Russian carrier had been revoked in January
On 5th May 2013 the period of revocation of the Air's Operator Certificate imposed to Red Wings airline finished. Rosaviatsiya, the Russian aviation agency, had withdrawn the authorization to the carrier... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Luxair, first balance in the red after 30 years: the turnaround plan is ready
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Break-even position expected in 2015
The balance 2012 presented by Luxair was, both for the carrier and the whole Luxembourg-based group, the first one in the red after 30 years, therefore pushing the management to implement a turnaround... more
AccidentsSudan: military helicopter crashes; two dead people
Ed Damzain, Sudan - Rebels claim to have shot the aircraft down
A Sudanese army helicopter has crashed this morning near the airport outside the city of Ed Damazin, the capital of the Blue Nile State in southern Sudan. SUNA news agency has reported a statement by... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: its shareholders' meeting approves 2012 financial statements and appoints a director
Milan, Italy - Last year was characterised by a strengthening of the airport business
The Shareholders of Autogrill SpA met today under the chairmanship of Gilberto Benetton in an ordinary session. 2012 Separate financial statements approved At the Shareholders’ meeting, the 2012 s... more
HelicoptersEurocopter UK: agreement to support the 24 RAF Puma Mk2 helicopters
Oxford, UK - Valued at approximately 60 million euros
Eurocopter UK’s role in maintaining the United Kingdom’s military helicopter capabilities has been further expanded with the award of a three-year support contract for the fleet of 24 Royal Air Force Pum... more
ReportMoscow: body found in the landing gear of an aircraft from Italy
Moscow, Russia - The investigation to find out the identity of the man is ongoing
The body of a man was found in the landing gear of an aircraft coming from Italy at Moscow-Vnukovo Airport in the evening of Wednesday 5 June 2013. The Airbus A-330 of the Russian company I Fly, which... more
AirlinesThe world longest flight will be from Istanbul to Sydney
Istanbul, Turkey - The intercontinental route will be inaugurated by Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines is getting ready to mark a new stage in its history as the air carrier with the fastest growth rate in the world. It will operate the longest no-stop flight: the one which will carry people... more
Science and technologyMind can do anything, also piloting a helicopter
Twin Cities, Usa - The experiment has been fulfilled by Minnesota University
The fantasy movies that show scientists with odd head gears studded with electrical wires and terminals, who use the power of the mind to move objects or to make things happen, seem to not be science fiction... more
CuriositiesThe airlifted pizza is arriving in Great Britain (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - At the moment the service by a pizza house is in experimentation
The oddity is already spreading all around the world. Forget the typical teenager on a moped ringing your intercom, who goes upstairs out of breath and gives you the box containing your favorite pizza... more
IndustryATR -600 series aircraft certified to operate at take-off and landing temperatures as low as -45°C
Toulouse, France - In particularly cold environments such as the far North of Europe, Canada and Siberia
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has just granted ATR, the European manufacturer of turboprop aircraft, certification to operate its new -42/600 and -72/600 in temperatures as low as -45°C at... more
Civil aviationTSA, countermand: no knives on board of aircraft
Washington, USA - "Their agents will focus on more important things", Senator Schumer claims
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the United States made an outright U turn on its decision to allow again on board of the aircraft knives that do not lock, and have blades that are 2.36... more
Tilt-rotorsItalian ENAC at presentation for the AW-609 tiltrotor project at ICAO
Rome, Italy - The certification is expected in 2017
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) unveiled yesterday that AgustaWestland (a Finmeccanica company) presented last June 3, 2013 the AW-609 tiltrotor program at the headquarters of ICAO (International... more
AirlinesAir Lituanica and Estonian Air signed a lease agreement for E-170 aircraft
Vilnius, Lithuania - The contract is valid until the end of 2015
Air Lituanica has signed an agreement to lease a 76-seater Embraer E-170 aircraft from Estonian Air. The lease contract is valid until the end of 2015. The leased aircraft is dedicated for flights from... more
AirlinesGermanwings: new link from Brindisi-Stuttgart
Milan, Italy - The airline invests on Puglia Region
Germanwings aims at the airports in the Puglia Region and enriches its own Summer schedule with the flight from Brindisi to Stuttgart. The link, already active from Brindisi to the Baden-Württemberg,... more
AirportsRoyal Air Maroc launches the flight from Turin to Casablanca
Turin, Italy - The airline, after some years of absence, proposes again the link with the Italian city
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) and Sagat (Turin airport management company) announced yesterday the new flight from Turin to Casablanca starting from next June 11. The presentation took place at the Eastern arts... more
Press releaseItaly. Milan airports: the BoD approves annual budget 2012
Milan, Italy - Passenger traffic: 27,5 million on the airports managed by the Group (-2,3%); goods 421,400 tons (-7,6%)
The Board of Directors of SEA (Milan airports management company) approved yesterday the annual budget 2012. Following, a summary of the highlights: - Revenues: EUR 721 million (+9,1%) - Ebitda:... more
AirlinesJapan orders inspections on Dreamliner aircraft operated by JAL and ANA
Tokyo, Japan - The directive comes from the Transport Minister
Japanese Minister for Transport Akihiro Ota has required Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) to perform an inspection on the 787 Dreamliner aircraft of their respective fleets, following... more
PeopleAirbus: the crew for the A-350 XWB aircraft first flight
Toulouse, France - An international crew of six will be on board
When the first A-350 XWB aircraft to fly, known as MSN1, makes its maiden flight, an international crew of six will be on board, comprising two Flight Test Pilots, one Test Flight Engineer and three Flight... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. European Commission approves state aid for Memmingen Airport
Brussels, Belgium - Almunia: "It exemplifies how such projects can be financed through both private and public funds in line with EU state aid rules"
The European Commission has found that investment aid totalling 7.75 million Euros to finance an infrastructure project at Memmingen airport is in line with EU state aid rules. "In its assessment -the... more
AerospaceNASA gets ready to launch the satellite which will perform the best Sun observation ever
Houston, USA - IRIS is scheduled to leave on June 26
The American space agency NASA is about to launch a new scientific satellite, which will provide the most detailed look ever at the sun's lower atmosphere or interface region. The Interface Region... more
Tilt-rotorsBell V-280 Valor tiltrotor (airplane and helicopter) selected for Army's JMR-TD program
Fort Worth, Usa - With first flight scheduled for 2017
Bell Helicopter announced that the Bell V-280 Valor, its third generation tiltrotor design, has been selected by the US Army for the Joint Multi-Role (JMR) Technology Demonstrator (TD) program. The Army... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines and AltAir Fuels: purchase agreement for 15 million gallons of advanced biofuel
Chicago, Usa - To be used on aircraft flights departing from its LA hub in 2014
United Airlines executed a definitive purchase agreement with AltAir Fuels for cost-competitive, sustainable, advanced biofuels at commercial scale, representing a historic milestone for aviation. With... more
Science and technologyNew aircraft navigational system designed in USA
Corvallis, USA - The technology has been fulfilled by Oregon State University
The Oregon State University, USA, has unveiled an innovative aircraft navigational system that will outperform the old technologies with regard to the size, ease of use and accuracy. The project has... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopters, model 214B, 214B-1, and 214ST helicopters (2013-11-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of bearing grease, failure of the bearing, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 4, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 33204-33206] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. American Airlines' bankruptcy exit: the court approves the disclosure statement
New York, USA - The 20-million-dollar golden handshake for Tom Horton remains in the plan
Sean Lane, judge of New York Bankruptcy Court, provided his approval to the disclosure statement of the reorganization plan which was proposed by American Airlines, paving the way for the exit from bankruptcy... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Belfast Airport issues warning for passengers about inconvenience during the G8 summit
Belfast, United Kingdom - The meeting will take place on June 17 and 18
The management firm of Belfast International Airport has issued a warning for its passengers, in order to prepare them of possible inconvenience related to the G8 summit, which will take place on June... more
IndustryAirbus COO: "Demand for the A-380 aircraft remains high"
Cape Town, South Africa - The executive hopes to secure US customers
Speaking on the sidelines of the 69th Annual general Meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is ongoing in these days ion Cape Town (South Africa), Airbus Chief Operations... more