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Fair and shows"EBACE 2013", Nextant presents the 400XTi: three aircraft have already been sold
Geneva, Switzerland - Agreement signed with Jet Aviation Geneva for maintenance services
Nextant Aerospace is presenting its new 400XTi aircraft, the evolution of the 400XT, at "EBACE 2013" (European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition), the international event which is ongoing in Geneva. Compared... more
Fair and showsAlenia Aermacchi at "ITEC 2013"
Rome, Italy - The new simulation frontiers
"International Training and Education Conference" ("Itec"), an annual forum geared towards to the military, industrial and academic world, will be held, for the first time, in Rome, Italy, from May 22-24,... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: EC-225 and AS-350B3e helicopters ordered by the Chinese SGGAC
Beijing, China - For one and two aircraft, respectively
China’s largest helicopter operator in the power and electricity sectors, the State Grid General Aviation Company (SGGAC), has ordered one EC-225 and two AS-350 B3e rotorcraft to support the country’s ele... more
IndustryBell Helicopter promotes innovation at the AHS Forum 69
Phoenix, Usa - More than 1,300 attendees are expected to attend the event
Bell Helicopter announced its participation in the 69 th annual AHS Forum and Technology Display held May 21 to May 23 at the Phoenix Convention Center. In addition to sponsorship, Bell Helicopter will... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft departs today from Phoenix to Dallas route
Phoenix, Usa - To complete the second leg of its historic, cross-country journey
Solar Impulse, the solar-powered airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, will depart from Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport on Wednesday, May 22nd for Dallas/Fort Worth International Ai... more
PeopleItalian Space Agency: Fabrizio Tuzi new General Director
Rome, Italy - He took office yesterday
The Board of Directors of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), chaired by Enrico Saggese, conferred the role as general director to Fabrizio Tuzi, installed yesterday at the leadership of the Agency. He... more
OccurrencesA damaged engine causes emergency landing for an aircraft in Poland
Pyrzowice, Poland - None of the passengers injured
In Pyrzowice airport, 25 km from the regional capital Katowice (Southern Poland), a Lufthansa airplane has made an emergency landing immediately after it took off because one of the engines was burning. The... more
AirlinesAirplanes and maintenance: the emergent countries' rise
Casablanca, Morocco - Air France-KLM has been one of the first in relocalizing
The world crisis is getting more and more harsh, so the two carriers Air France-KLM and Royal Air Maroc have decided to jointly buy a facility located in Morocco, near Casablanca International Airport... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Serbian government will receive Etihad's offer for Jat Airways during this week
Belgrade, Serbia - Experts of the Middle-Eastern carrier assessed the company
According to rumours, in a few days, probably by this week, the Serbian government will receive an offer from Etihad Airways for the purchase of a minority stake in Jat Airways, the carrier owned by Belgrade's... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2013". Boeing showcases BBJ 3 airplane for the first time at the event
Geneva, Switzerland - The aircraft is based on the B-737/900ER
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) displays a BBJ 3 airplane for the first time at the "2013 European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition" ("EBACE") in Geneva, Switzerland. The airplane, based on the... more
HelicoptersA new heliport in the Kremlin for Putin's helicopter
Moscow, Russia - Also foreign Heads of State will enjoy the service
Dmitry Peskov, Press Secretary of the Russian President Vladimir Putin, last Thursday announced that the new heliport in the Kremlin palace was ready. “A helipad has been built for President Vladimir P... more
Fair and showsEurocopter unveils the EC-175 helicopter in Executive and VIP versions
Geneva, Switzerland - During the "EBACE 2013"
Eurocopter today set new standards in business and private aviation by unveiling the next-generation EC-175 helicopter in its Executive and VIP versions, which combine elements of style and comfort with... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for rains and strong winds
Rome, Italy - Starting from tomorrow
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, has issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice indicates diffused rains, also of downpour or thunderstorm... more
AerospaceNASA and Obama pay tribute to Sally Ride
Washington, USA - The first US' woman astronaut will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
The American space agency NASA and President of the United States Barack Obama are honoring the life and legacy of Sally Ride on the day a national tribute was held for the first American woman in space,... more
IndustryLM: F-35B airplane completes first vertical take-off (VIDEO)
Patuxent River, Usa - VTOs are one of the many capabilities required for the fielding an F-35B aircraft
A Lockheed Martin F-35B Short Takeoff/Vertical Landing (STOVL) Lightning II test aircraft recently completed the first-ever Vertical Takeoff (VTO) on May 10. VTOs are one of the many capabilities required... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines: agreement for SkyWest Airlines to operate 40 Embraer 175 aircraft
Chicago, Usa - Under the United Express brand
United Airlines today announced a capacity purchase agreement for SkyWest Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SkyWest, to operate 40 Embraer 175 aircraft under the United Express brand. SkyWest will... more
Fair and shows"Ebace" opens today: business airplanes and helicopters exhibited
Geneva, Switzerland - The European business aviation event will last three days
Today Tuesday May 21st is the opening day of "Ebace", a three-day event sponsored and organized by the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), the leading European association of business aviation,... more
IndustryAirbus A-350 aircraft: first appearance at the "Paris Air Show"?
Toulouse, France - According to rumours, the wide-bodied airplane might perform some fly-bys during the French event
Latest rumours regarding the Airbus A-350 will certainly catch the attention of those aviation enthusiasts who will take part to the 2013 edition of the "Paris Air Show": reportedly the new wide-bodied... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS on board of a KC-767 aircraft of the Italian Air Force (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The footage shows the several phases of the flight and of the refuelling of several Eurofighter Typhoons
In the past few days, AVIONEWS had the possibility to get on board of a KC-767 tanker aircraft of the Italian Air Force, which was involved in a training activity for in-flight refueling. Below, it... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Slovenian government plans privatization of Adria Airways and Ljubljana Airport
Ljubljana, Slovenia - Process are expected to start in September
Slovenian Minister for Finance Uros Cufer declared that Ljubljana's government is planning to launch a wide privatization programme which will involve also the State-owned airline Adria Airways and Ljubljana... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines: the B-787 airplane returns in service
Chicago, Usa - The carrier expects to take delivery of two more Dreamliners from Boeing in the second half of 2013
United Airlines yesterday welcomed back its Boeing 787 with the re-launch of commercial service from the airline's hub in Houston. United's Flight 1 departure from Houston Intercontinental at 11 am to... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2013": Airbus has not yet decided about the new engine option for the ACJ-320 aircraft family
Geneva, Switzerland - The version of the series with the new propulsors could enter into service by 2015
David Velupillai, Airbus Corporate Jets marketing director, speaking at ."EBACE 2013" (European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition), the international event which is ongoing in Geneva, declared... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2013: Honda Aircraft announces numerous achievements in the development programme of the HA-420 aircraft
Geneva, Switzerland - First flight for the fifth airplane manufactured
Honda Aircraft Company announced a number of achievements and significant milestones in the development of the HondaJet HA-420: the announcement was released at the 2013 European Business Aviation Convention... more
AccidentsAirplane crash in Turkey
Adana, Turkey - Air-show ends in tragedy
Murat Öztürk, one of the most famous aerobatic pilots in Turkey, had to be used to perform in events like the yesterday show, which was held during the Festival of Adana, in the South of Turkey, in the r... more
Military aviationItalian and US' inspectors will perform surveillance flights over Russia on a C-130J aircraft
Moscow, Russia - In the context of the so-called "Open Skies Treaty"
Italian and US' military inspectors will perform surveillance flights over Russia from today to May 24, in the context of the so-called "Open Skies Treaty", Moscow's Ministry for Defence communicated. The... more
AccidentsBalloons crash in Turkey (VIDEO)
Cappadocia, Turkey - Two tourists killed and tens of people injured; investigation opened
This morning at about 6:00, two balloons have crashed in the region of Cappadocia in Central Anatolia, Turkey. Many balloons raised in the sky this morning in the area, which is famous for its orographic... more
UAS-DronesIsrael is the world's largest exporter of UAV aircraft: USD4.6 bn in contracts in the past 8 years
Tel Aviv, Israel - The best customers are in the Asia Pacific region
Israel is the world's largest exporter of UAV (Unmanned Aerial vehicle, remote-controlled aircraft) systems, which represent roughly 10% of all the military exports of the Middle-Eastern country: a report... more
IndustryAirbus Military: C295 airplane with humanitarian aid to Peru
Seville, Spain - With around eight tonnes
Last week Airbus Military transported around eight tonnes of humanitarian aid from the Peruvian National Civil Defence Institute (Instituto Nacional de Defensa Civil–INDECI) to various areas in the country i... more
AirlinesAir Canada: new flight from Rome-Fiumicino to Montreal served by a B-767 airplane
Rome, Italy - Five times per week
The new flight from Rome-Fiumicino to Montreal by Air Canada takes off next May 25, after the connection to Toronto, in service from the beginning of last April. The new connection to Montreal will... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Ryanair pilots threatened with dismissal for signing a safety petition
Dublin, Ireland - Union turns to the Irish Aviation Authority
According to reports released by the British media, it seems that some kind of conflict is ongoing between Ryanair and the pilots of the Irish low-cost carrier. Everything started from a petition sent... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and catering: Dnata purchases Servair Airchef's shares
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The Dubai company buys 100% of the stake
It's official: Dnata will acquire Servair Airchef’s shares in Italy. Dnata is a supplier of air services, based in Dubai, founded in 1959, which serves 37 countries all around the world. The company s... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Etihad Airways acquires three Abu Dhabi-based airport services companies
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The airline continues its expansion programme
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has finalised the agreement to acquire three airport services companies which operate in the sector of in-flight catering services, ground... more
AerospaceNASA seeks proposals for its commercial launch programme
Orlando, Usa - "It's in the agency's and our nation's best interest"
NASA, the American space agency, announced the intention to issue an announcement for proposals, probably during this week, for the commercial use of Launch Pad 39A at the agency's Kennedy Space Center... more
IndustryLM: F-35A airplane completed high angle of attack testing (VIDEO)
Edwards AFB, Usa - The envelope testing began in the Fall 2012
The latest in a series of Lockheed Martin F-35A airplane high angle of attack (AOA) testing was recently completed. The testing accomplished high AOA beyond both the positive and negative maximum... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-320 airplane with Sharklets delivered to China Eastern
Toulouse, France - And also the first model to be assembled in China
China’s largest operator of Airbus aircraft, China Eastern Airlines, has taken delivery of its first A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing-tip devices, becoming China’s first carrier to... more
PeopleCessna: Kriya Shortt named senior vp of global sales
Wichita, Usa - Tom Perry will assume the same role for EMEA
Cessna Aircraft Company announced Kriya Shortt has been named senior vice-president of Sales. Shortt will lead Cessna's global sales force. Shortt started at Cessna in 1996 and has worked in many... more
HelicoptersAW: Exclases Russia and Exclases Holding sign contracts for helicopters
Moscow, Russia - For five AW-139s and a GrandNew, respectively
HeliVert, a Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland joint-venture, and Exclases Russia announced the signing of a contract between the JV and Exclases Russia for the supply of five AW-139 helicopters which... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter continues to expand its presence in Russia (VIDEO)
Fort Worth, Usa - With recent aircraft deliveries and through participation at the "HeliRussia"
Bell Helicopter continues to expand its presence in Russia through recent aircraft deliveries, the appointment of a second Independent Representative and through participation at the 6th annual "HeliRussia"... more
AirlineseasyJet introduces cabin bag guarantee on all its aircraft departing flights
Milan, Italy - From next July 2, 2013
"Managing cabin baggage is an industry-wide challenge and it's one which has increased for easyJet. Thanks to the industry load factors (89%) and seat configuration easyJet carries around 40 more passengers... more
CuriositiesMobiles on airplanes: one third of fliers doesn't switch it off
New York, Usa - New study by the Airline Passenger Experience Association
The Airline Passenger Experience Association (Apex) is made up by businesses and professionals who analyze flight experiences and looks for the better solutions about several aspects of flight from the... more
AirportsAirplanes and politics: Fiumicino's future
Fiumicino, Italy - Enlargement of the airport: the big issue for the new Mayor
Fiumicino, with more than 70,000 inhabitants, is the fourth biggest centre of Lazio region, following Rome, Latina and Guidonia, and certainly one of the key-areas in central Italy, as well as the whole... more
SecurityFAA AD on Agusta SpA helicopters, model A-119 and AW-119 MKII helicopters (2013-09-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of an RVDT control box assembly, loss of manual control of the engine throttle, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 95 (Thursday, May 16, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 28727-28729] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
DefenseMBDA and LM: MoU to jointly explore the market for the integration of naval missile systems
Rome, Italy - To work together to assess potential business opportunities
MBDA, Europe’s missile manufacturer, and Lockheed Martin, manufacturer of the MK 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS), have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Under the terms of this MoU both c... more
IndustryBoeing: the first P-8I aircraft arrived in India
Seattle, Usa - Of eight airplanes as part of a contract awarded in 2009
The first Boeing P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft arrived yesterday, on schedule, at India Naval Station Rajali. The P-8I is one of eight aircraft Boeing is building... more
IndustryTurbomeca: Sky Tech a new partner as Certified Maintenance Center in Kazakhstan
Bordes, France - For the Arriel /2B1/2D and Arriel 1E2 engines, respectively powering EC-130, AS-350 and EC-145 helicopters
Turbomeca (Safran) announces the qualification of Sky Tech LLP, as Certified Maintenance Center (Level 1&2) in Kazakhstan for Turbomeca Arriel 2B/2B1/2D and Arriel 1E2 engines, respectively powering EC-130,... more
AirportsShannon Airport announced summer schedule
Shannon, Ireland - 5 new destinations to Europe and United States
Shannon Airport, one of the main of Ireland together with Dublin and Cork, has launched its schedule for next summer, which includes an increase in the number of destinations and flights, among which some... more
IndustryLM: C-130J aircraft worldwide fleet reached one million flight hours
Marietta, Usa - From the first flight on April 5, 1996, through the end of April 2013
The worldwide community of Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules operators recently surpassed a landmark 1 million flight hours milestone, logging this time through numerous combat, special operations... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. A 175-million dollar hit: Changi sells stake in Italy's Gemina
Singapore, Singapore - Shares have been sold for 1,43 euros
Changi Airport, the Singapore Airport management trust, has sold its own Italy's Gemina stake, a spokesman has told the news agency "Reuters" today. The stake, which was 8,36% of the Italian company, has... more
Weather forecastsItaly. Bad weather: still alert on the central-northern regions
Rome, Italy - Mainly on Umbria and Lazio
The Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, has issued an additional notice for unfavourable weather conditions that integrates and extends those already diffused in the last... more
AerospaceNASA begins testing of the Dream Chaser space vehicle (VIDEO)
Edwards, USA - Meanwhile some astronauts will perform fly simulations to assess the spacecraft's handling
Sierra Nevada Corporation's (SNC) Space Systems Dream Chaser flight vehicle arrived at Dryden Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, of the American Space Agency NASA to begin tests of its flight... more