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AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Gabriele Del Torchio: portrait of the more-than-probable new CEO of Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The appointment might be official after the next board meeting, which is scheduled on Tuesday 16
It is not official yet, but according to sources contacted by AVIONEWS the appointment of Gabriele Del Torchio as new CEO of Alitalia is just matter of hours. The appointment might be official after the... more
Finance and economyEADS: discussions with the French State for the potential acquisition of a stake of 1.56%
Amsterdam, Holland - It will communicate the details later
In the frame of its 18-month share buyback programme announced on 2 April 2013, EADS indicates that it is entering into discussions with the French State for the potential acquisition off-market of a stake... more
IndustryAircraft maintenance: Atitech is looking for help from the Region Campania to become a hub in the Mediterranean Sea
Naples, Italy - "We need Naples Airport to give us more space"
Larger spaces available at Naples-Capodichino Airport in order to become a reference hub for all the Meditterranean basin in the sector of aircraft maintenance services: this is the request presented to... more
AccidentsLion Air aircraft ditching: updates from Indonesia (VIDEO)
Denpasar, Indonesia - The Boeing 737 will be cut into several parts to simplify its removal
On Saturday 13 April 2013 a Boeing 737 aircraft operated by the Indonesian company Lion Air, registration code PK-LKS, which departed from Bandung and was bound to Denpasar (Indonesia) ditched in the sea... more
AirlinesQatar Airways' CEO expresses optimism about return to operations of Dreamliner aircraft
Chicago, USA - But the Middle-Eastern company will however demand a large compensation to Boeing
Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways Akbar al-Baker declared he is optimistic about the return to operations of the 787 Dreamliner aircraft, which have been grounded worldwide since January 16, because... more
IndustrySaab: AEL Sistemas SA selected for the FX-2 programme; MoU signed with Anacom
Linkoping, Sweden - The Swedish industry reinforces its presence in Brazil
AEL Sistemas S.A. has been selected for the FX-2 programme in relation to the Avionics on the Gripen NG if chosen by the Brazilian Air Force. In 2009, Saab and AEL Sistemas S.A. ("AEL") signed a MOU... more
Military aviationRussia-India: agreement for the development of a new fifth-generation fighter aircraft
Moscow, Russia - It is the largest joint project of the military and technical cooperation between the two countries
Russia and India reached an agreement for the development of a sketch and technical project of a perspective multi-functional fifth-generation fighter (PMI/FGFA), achieving an understanding concerning... more
Finance and economyAircraft and transport. Almunia: "Blocking Ryanair's takeover of Aer Lingus wasn't a political decision"
Washington, USA - The European Commissioner for Competition defends Brussels' decision
The European Commissioner for Competition Joaquín Almunia, speaking with journalists during a visit in Washington to meet his US' counterparts of the Federal Trade Commission, commented the missed approval... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: an organizational restructuring of its main divisions and regional operations
Geneva, Switzerland - All changes will take effect from 1 July 2013
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an organizational restructuring of its main divisions and regional operations to even better address the needs of its 240 member airlines. Senior... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland unveils its latest generation military helicopter
Fort Worth, Usa - Official presentation for the AW-169 AAS at the "Army Aviation Association of America Annual Professional Forum and Exposition"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has officially unveiled the latest generation AW-169 AAS military helicopter during a dedicated ceremony held at the "Army Aviation Association of America Annual... more
Military aviationBAE Systems studies integration of AGM-84 missiles with the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Wind tunnel tests performed to evaluate the aerodynamic characteristics
BAE Systems is evaluating the integration of the AGM-84 anti-ship missiles with the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft: the wind tunnel tests have to aim to assess the aerodynamic characteristics of... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. New Blue Air board is looking for investors
Bucharest, Romania - According to sources of the Romanian airline, six firms have already shown their interest
Blue Air's new board of directors, which started its work yesterday, Thursday 11 April 2013, is looking for partners available to invest in the Romanian low-cost carrier. The new managing staff includes... more
AirlinesAigle Azur: three new Summer routes from Nice
Milan, Italy - Paris, Moscow and Lisbon
The French carrier Aigle Azur expands its own Summer network and launches a series of new routes that will link Nice to Paris, Moscow, Lisbon and France to numerous Algerian destinations. Starting... more
AirlinesAircraft and courts. No golden handshake for American Airlines' CEO
New York, USA - No payment even after the merger with US Airways: according to the judge it would be "Legal fiction"
Sean Lane, Judge of of New York's Bankruptcy Court, who is following the restructuring process of American Airlines, denied his approval to the 20-million-dollar severance package for Tom Horton, Chairman... more
Science and technologySpectrolab (Boeing): world record for solar cell efficiency
Sylmar, Usa - Increased for ground-based applications
A Spectrolab solar cell recently set a world record by converting more energy from the sun into electricity than any other ground-based solar cell without solar concentration. The Boeing subsidiary's... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian CUB Trasporti: national general strike in airport sector
Rome, Italy - Fixed for next Friday 19 for four hours (from 12am to 4pm); at the same time also a demonstration at Fiumicino airport
CUB Trasporti announces a general national strike in the airport sector for four hours (from 12am to 4pm) next Friday April 19, at the end of shift in the not operating sectors. A demonstration is... more
Fair and shows"LAAD 2013": Senegal purchases three Embraer A-29 Super Tucano aircraft (VIDEO)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The Air Force of the African country will be the 13th customer for the model
Today, Thursday 11 April 2013, Senegal Air Force inked a contract for the purchase of three Embraer A-29 Super Tucano intermediate trainer light attack turboprop aircraft: the agreement arrived during... more
Fair and shows"LAAD 2013". Selex ES presents the Light ISR system
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - A readily-available answer to the growing demand for low-cost airborne surveillance assets
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, presents the Light ISR system, a readily-available answer to the growing demand for low-cost airborne surveillance assets. The Light ISR system comprises the ATOS Lightweight,... more
AirlinesAir Algerie launches tender for 14 new passenger airplanes and two cargo aircraft
Algiers, Algeria - Deadline for bids on April 28
On Thursday 11 April 2013, Air Algerie launched a tender for the renewal of its fleet of aircraft: the main Algerian carrier means to purchase eight 150-seat, three 250-seat and three 70-seat airplanes.... more
Fair and showsSikorsky: purchase for two additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters by Colombian Army
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The local Police, Air Force and Army also operate 96 UH-60L aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft announced at the "LAAD Defence & Security International Exhibition" that the Colombian Army has contracted to buy two additional S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopters. The two aircraft will augment... more
Finance and economyUS Airways: 820 million dollars in EETC to finance purchase of 18 Airbus aircraft
Tempe, USA - Issue on April 24, distributions in 2021 and 2025
US Airways announced that it priced an offering of two classes of Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETC) in the aggregate face amount of approximately 820 million dollars (about 625 million Euros... more
Civil aviationHijacking an aircraft? You just need a smart-phone (VIDEO)
Amsterdam, Netherlands - German security expert develops app reportedly capable of taking control of an airplane
A very famous adage claims that the pen is mightier than the sword. But, if the discovery of a German security expert is proved to be true, it will be possible to say that, on board of an aircraft, a cell... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Eurocontrol: centralized services to reduce ATM costs and to improve efficiency
Brussels, Belgium - States could save up to €200 million each year
States could save up to €200 million each year by implementing a number of ATM support services at pan-European rather than national level. In line with discussions late last year with the European Commission, E... more
ReportIraq: third inspection in three days for an Iranian Syria-bound aircraft
Baghdad, Iraq - No weapons on board of the airplanes: just humanitarian goods
For the third time in three days Iraqi authorities performed an inspection on board of an Iranian aircraft bound for Syria, in order to verify it was not transporting weapons destined to support the regime... more
Press releaseENAV Asia Pacific: the new company in Malaysia launched
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - It will manage commercial activities in the area
ENAV Asia Pacific, the new incorporated company in Malaysia that will manage all ENAV's (Italian Flight Assistance Company) commercial activities in the Asia Pacific area has been presented today in Kuala... more
Tilt-rotorsBell revealed the V-280 Valor tiltrotor (airplane and helicopter) aircraft
Fort Worth, Usa - At the "Army Aviation Association of America"
Bell Helicopter revealed the Bell V-280 ValorTM, its offering for the Joint Multi Role/Future Vertical Lift (FVL) Technology Demonstrator (JMR/TD), at the "2013 Army Aviation Association of America’s (... more
IndustryAirbus: A-320 airplane with Sharklets delivered to Volaris
Toulouse, France - The aircraft is powered by IAE engines
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris celebrated on April 10 the delivery of its first Sharklet-equipped A-320 airplane with a special flight from Mexico City to Cancun. The airline is the first Mexico-based... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France, EC-130B4 helicopters (2013-07-05)
Washington, Usa - To detect a crack in the blending radii of the center windscreen to prevent failure of the windscreen, injury to the flight crew, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 10, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 21233-21236] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Pilots and flight attendants of Alitalia postpone 24 hour strike of April 19
Rome, Italy - To next May 14, 2013
"The pilots and flight attendants of Alitalia adherent to ANPAC, ANPAV and AVIA postponed the 24 hour national strike of April 19 and communicated the new protest (with the same duration) to next May 14,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. AVIONEWS interviews Yurdagul Altinoz, Rome Director Turkish Airlines (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - "We are growing because there is a potential"
On Wednesday 10 April 2013, during a press conference at Rome-Fiumicino Airport (see for details AVIONEWS), Turkish Airlines announced its fourth weekly flight on the Rome-Istanbul route, which proved... more
IndustrySelex ES: contract to supply nine weather radar systems to Brazil
Rome, Italy - For a total value of about EUR 27 million
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, through its subsidiary SELEX Systems Integration GmbH, will supply meteorological radar systems to Brazil for a total value of about € 27 million. The subsidiary, t... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. IAG CEO: no merger between Vueling and Iberia
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - "The low-cost carrier will operate as a stand-alone entity in the group"
Meeting the journalists on the sidelines of the "Tourism Council Global Summit" in Abu Dhabi Willie Walsh, Chief Executive Officer of International Airlines Group (IAG, the holding which includes British... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Korean Air completes acquisition of the stake in Czech Airlines
Prague, Czech Republic - "We believe that Csa has a lot of room for growth", the CEO of the Asian carrier commented
Korean Air and the Government of Czech Republic inked in Prague the contract for the sale of 460,275 shares of Czech Airlines (CSA), which means a 44% stake in the stock of shares of the most important... more
Fair and showsAlenia Aermacchi: logistic support contract for the Brazilian AMX aircraft fleet
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - A three-year 58 million euro agreement
Alenia Aermacchi has signed a three-year 58 million euro contract with the Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira) to provide logistics support services to the FAB’s AMX fleet, named A-1 in Brazil. The con... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM: six new links during the Summer
Rome, Italy - Two in Europe, two in Asia, one in Latin America and one in North-America
Air France inaugurates three new destinations (Kuala Lumpur, Montevideo and Minneapolis) for the Summer 2013 and three by KLM to Fukuoka, Manston and Ålesund. Then novelties by the Group with these... more
Fair and showsSelex ES-AEL Sistemas: MoU of new jv signed
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - During the "LAAD 2013"
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, and AEL Sistemas S.A, “AEL”, Elbit Systems Ltd subsidiary in Brazil, announce they are in the process of negotiating a Joint-Venture agreement. At "LAAD 2013", the two... more
Fair and showsBell Helicopter participates at the ninth bi-annual "LAAD"
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The industry has a strong presence as an exhibitor
Bell Helicopter announced its participation in the ninth bi-annual "LAAD Defense and Security International Exhibition", held April 9 to April 12 at Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The industry has... more
Fair and showsFirst public appearance outside of Russia for the Sukhoi Su-35 aircraft will be at "Paris Air Show"
Moscow, Russia - The fighter will also take part to the flight display
United Aircraft Corporation's (UAC) spokesperson Boris Krylov officially communicated that the Russian company will take its Su-35 fighter aircraft to the "Salon international de l'aéronautique et de... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Jet2 restarts its flights to Belfast International Airport
Belfast, United Kingdom - The English company will use the second runway of the Northern-Irish hub
Two days after the announcement of the suspension of the flight operations to and from Belfast International Airport because of concerns connected with the safety of the runway (AVIONEWS), the English... more
PeopleAutogrill: resignation of Francesco Giavazzi from its Board
Milan, Italy - For personal reasons
Autogrill SpA’s Board of Directors, meeting today, has acknowledged that Professor Francesco Giavazzi, an independent, non-executive Director has resigned from the Company’s Board of Directors effective as... more
Fair and showsEurocopter: its helicopters at the "LAAD Defense & Security" event in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - They underline its role as strategic partner for the Brazilian aviation industry
This week’s "LAAD Defense & Security" exposition will feature a comprehensive line-up of Eurocopter light- and medium-lift helicopters, underscoring the company’s position as a rotorcraft supplier to... more
AerospaceFrom Earth to Mars in 30 days: NASA funds development of a new conception engine
Washington, USA - According to the simulations, the propulsor could move a spacecraft at 30 km/s
One of the main difficulties of space exploration has always been the speed: existing engines, even if capable of pushing spacecrafts up to speeds which are extraordinary if considered with terrestrial... more
Fair and shows"Navy League Expo 2013": Bell participates with helicopters and with the V-22 Osprey aircraft
Fort Worth, Usa - The event takes place in National Harbor, Md. April 8-10
Bell Helicopter announced the kick-off of its participation in Navy League’s "Sea-Air-Space Exposition 2013" in National Harbor, Md. April 8-10. The industry displays models of the V-22 Osprey, AH-1Z V... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Turkish Airlines increases links Rome-Fiumicino/Istanbul
Rome, Italy - The fourth weekly connection from the end of April
Turkish Airlines continues to reinforce its own network of links in Italy: in fact a fourth weekly connection on the route Rome-Istanbul will be inaugurated in the last week in April. This new service... more
ReportNorth Korean missile test in the upcoming hours: sky-high tension in South East Asia and the rest of the world
Pyongyang, North Korea - Municipality of Yokohama erroneously announces the launch on Twitter
Tension is sky-high in South East Asia and the rest of the world after the announcement of South Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs Yun Byung-se, who claimed that Pyongyang could launch its medium-range... more
ReportAnniversary of the Smolensk aircraft crash: Polish citizens hold rally in front of the Russian Embassy
Warsaw, Poland - In the accident which involved a Tu-154 96 persons lost their lives, including President Lech Kaczynski
200 Polish citizens took part to a rally organized in front of the Russian embassy in Warsaw, a day ahead of the third anniversary of the accident which occurred on April 10, 2010 when the Tu-154 aircraft... more
AirlinesLufthansa is considering a new long-haul aircraft order
Cologne, Germany - Recently the German carrier purchased 100 A-320s and two A-380s
Lufthansa's expansion planes are extremely ambitious: a few weeks ago the main European airline in terms of passengers carried and fleet size announced the purchase of 100 A-320 Family aircraft (so divided... more
Military aviationUSA, budget cuts hit the Air Force as well: one third of the aircraft remains grounded
Washington, USA - 45,000 fewer training hours between now and October 1st are needed
A third of the active-duty force of combat planes of the United States Air Force (USAF) will remain grounded in the upcoming months due to federal budget cuts (the so-called "Sequestration"), and only... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Vueling's board asks shareholders to accept IAG's offer
Madrid, Spain - The way for the integration of the low-cost carrier in the Anglo-Spanish holding is now paved
Vueling's board of directors, after the meeting held in the evening of Tuesday 9 April 2013, recommended its shareholders to accept the takeover offer presented by IAG (International Airlines Group, the... more
IndustryBoeing: order up to 70 B-737 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - And options for additional 25 aircraft
Boeing is delighted that Turkish Airlines has committed to order 40 B-737 MAX 8s, 10 B-737 MAX 9s and 20 Next-Generation B-737/800 airplanes, valued at $6.9 billion at list prices. The agreement also... more