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SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-332C, L, and L1 helicopters (2013-05-23)
Washington, Usa - To detect deterioration of the MRH bearing and to prevent overloading the scissor links which drive the main rotor system, failure of the scissors links, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 54 (Wednesday, March 20, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 17076-17078] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
AerospaceExpedition funded by Amazon's CEO recovers engines of the Apollo missions
Washington, USA - "This is a historic find", NASA Administrator Charles Bolden states
An expedition funded and led by Jeff Bezos, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon, recovered in the Atlantic Ocean two engines of the Apollo missions which, between the '60s and the '70s, helped boost US'... more
AccidentsTwo helicopters collide in Berlin: at least one casualty (VIDEO)
Berlin, Germany - Five persons were injured, four of them seriously
Two Eurocopter AS-332 Super Puma helicopters of the German police collided today, Thursday 21 March 2013, near Berlin's Olympic Stadium, causing the death of one person: at least another five were injured,... more
AirlinesStrike of Lufthansa employees leaves 688 aircraft grounded
Berlin, Germany - The industrial action will end at noon, but its effects will continue also during the afternoon
The seven-hour strike called by ver.di, the union which represents roughly 33,000 Lufthansa employees, between 5:00 am and 12:00 am on Thursday 21 March 2013 is harshly hitting the operations of the largest... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Ryanair fined in the Netherlands for violations in the booking system
The Hague, Netherlands - "It is important that consumers know at the start of the booking process what they need to pay in any case"
ConsuWijzer, the Netherlands Consumer Authority, imposes a total fine of 370,000 Euro on Irish airline Ryanair for four violations that were found in its online booking system. The carrier offered airfares... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: strong winds on the meridional regions and Sicily
Rome, Italy - On Marche, Abruzzo, Molise, Puglia, Basilicata and Calabria
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, has issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice announced strong north-western winds, with reinforcement... more
AirportsLondon City Airport: growth in passengers' number on the Italian routes
Milan, Italy - Destinations as Linate (Alitalia), Florence (CityJet) and Venice (British Airways)
2012 a record year for the London City Airport that decided to bet on Italy as one of the key-countries through an ambitious growth plan aim at reaching 6 million passengers per year within 2030 (from... more
AirportsSagat: new Turin-Casablanca flight by RAM
Turin, Italy - Three times per week, from next June 11, 2013 by a B-737/800 airplane
The Turin airport and Royal Air Maroc (RAM), the Moroccan flag carrier, announced the new Turin-Casablanca flight, as of next June 11, 2013. The link will be served with three weekly frequencies (Tuesday,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Strikes in Germany, Lufthansa cancels 500 flights for Thursday 21
Berlin, Germany - Short-haul and domestic flights will be the most affected operations
Ver.di, the union which represents roughly 33,000 Lufthansa employees, called a seven-hour strike, between 5:00 am and 12:00 am, for Thursday 21 March 2013 for the workers of the largest European airline... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: more than 500,000 passengers in Rome for the Pope Francesco's inauguration day
Rome, Italy - During the days over March 19
Great flow of pilgrims in Rome in the occasion of the Bergoglio Pope's inauguration day. The Roman airport system (42 million passengers in transit between Fiumicino and Ciampino last year) welcomed about... more
IndustryLM: four F-35A arrived in Nevada for operational testing
Fort Worth, Usa - USAF received 24 CTOL and 58 to the DoD
Four Lockheed Martin F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) aircraft were officially welcomed by the US Air Force Warfare Center at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. during a commemorative ceremony. The... more
AirlinesAlitalia: passengers' increase from and to Argentina
Rome, Italy - For the Pope Francesco's election
The passengers number increases from and to Argentina on the Alitalia's flights due to the election of the Pope Francesco. In the days before the ceremony of his inauguration's day, from March 15 to... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Blue Panorama Airlines launches its low-cost flight between Rome and Moscow
Rome, Italy - The new route for the next Summer season
The main new route for Summer 2013 for Blu-express.com is the first low-cost flight which will connect Rome with Moscow. Blue Panorama Airlines, through its no-frill brand, has won the public tender for... more
SecurityAirbus: American Airlines selects ROPS technology for its A-320 Family aircraft fleet
Blagnac, France - The system was first approved by the EASA on the A-380 in October 2009
American Airlines has decided to equip all of its A-320 Family fleet with Airbus’ innovative Runway Overrun Prevention System (ROPS) technology. This on-board cockpit technology, which Airbus has pioneered i... more
IndustryAirbus: Wizz Air Ukraine receives its first A-320 with Sharklets
Toulouse, France - The local low-cost airline serves with a fleet of four models
Wizz Air Ukraine, the Ukrainian low-cost airline, has taken delivery of an A-320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices, becoming the first Ukrainian carrier to do so. Sharklets... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: modest improvement in its outlook for the 2013 financial performance
Geneva, Switzerland - Confidence in the airline industry is rising around several factors
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a modest improvement in its outlook for the 2013 financial performance of the global airline industry primarily based on stronger revenues.... more
AirlinesSAS: Stockholm-Madrid, the new destination from July 1st
Stockholm, Sweden - The route served by a B-737 airplane
On 1 July Scandinavian Airlines launches a new route between Stockholm-Arlanda and Madrid. This new route will complement the service that SAS already offers from Copenhagen to Madrid. SAS will now... more
PeopleAirbus. New Head of Communications: it is Véronique Creissels
Blagnac, France - She will take up the position in early June
Véronique Creissels has been appointed Airbus’ Head of Communications and will take up the position in early June. Reporting directly to the industry's President and CEO, Fabrice Brégier, she will ove... more
IndustryBoeing: B-747/8 airplane serves 100th airport just 16 months after entering service
Washington, Usa - The cargo model arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam from Kuwait
The B-747/8 has served its 100th airport just 16 months after entering service. The airplane, a 747/8 Freighter operated by launch customer Cargolux, arrived in the last days in Hanoi, Vietnam, from Kuwait. Cargolux... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert storms on Sardinia and central regions
Rome, Italy - Starting from this morning
An Atlantic perturbation coming from Spain will bring in the next hours a quick phase of bad weather on the Italian Peninsula, with more intense rains on Sardinia and on Tyrrhenian central regions on Wednesday.... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner: a -11% in the flights trend between Italy and India
Rome, Italy - And of 25% towards "Belpaese" in April and May
Skyscanner (www.skyscanner.it) makes a survey about the trend for researches of flights between Italy and India, considering the recent events and the political problems emerged between the two Governments. -... more
AerospaceItalian (ASI) and American (NASA) Space Agencies: bilateral agreement signed
Washington, Usa - It coincides with the celebration of the first 50 years of collaboration in this sector between the two States
Italy and the United States signed on March 19 an important agreement for the promotion and development of collaboration in space. The agreement opens new opportunities in the economic, scientific, and... more
Civil aviationIATA announced its 2013 worldwide best performing training partners
Montreal, Canada - During the "2013 Global Training Partner Congress" held in Abu Dhabi
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its 2013 worldwide best performing training partners as part of its training partner recognition programs. The IATA Training and Development... more
SecurityAircraft and restrictions. US Transportation Security Administration "Liberalizes" small knives
New York, USA - Several sport equipment to be permitted again as well
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the agency ,that exercises authority over the security of the traveling public in the United States, communicated that in order "To align more closely... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: new EC-175 helicopter during its US demonstration tour
Houston, Usa - The aircraft also came to Las Vegas for display at the "Heli Expo 2013"
The Eurocopter EC-175’s performance, advanced avionics, handling qualities and operational safety received rave reviews during a US demonstration tour of this next-generation medium-sized, twin-engine h... more
Military aviationEurofighter completes assembly and initial testing for the first Tranche 3 Typhoon aircraft
London, United Kingdom - The plane has now entered the Electromagnetic Compatibility phase
Assembly and initial testing of the first Tranche 3 Typhoon aircraft, destined for delivery to the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom, have now been completed: the fighter has now entered electromagnetic... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. FAA postpones decision on closure of control towers
Washington, USA - Democratic and Republican senators back legislation to limit budget cuts
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States communicated that it is putting off until Friday 22 March a decision on which air traffic control towers, among the 189 airports it listed,... more
HelicoptersGermany modifies orders for NH-90 and Tiger helicopters
Berlin, Germany - Significant reduction for both models
The German Ministry for Defence modified its orders for the purchase of the NHIndustries NH-90 and the Eurocopter Tiger helicopters, with significant cuts for both models, because of "The revised needs... more
HelicoptersErickson Air Crane Incorporated announces record full-year and fourth quarter results
Portland, Usa - The industry specializes in the operation of the S-64 Aircrane helicopter
Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated, a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful Erickson S-64 Aircrane heavy-lift helicopter, announced in the last days financial results for the fourth quarter... more
IndustryBoeing: order for 175 B-737NG aircraft by Ryanair
New York, Usa - The agreement will be worth $15.6 billion at list prices
Boeing is delighted that Ryanair has announced a commitment on March 19 to order 175 Next-Generation 737/800 airplanes for the airline's fleet expansion. When finalized, the agreement will be worth $15.6... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. TSA: "Waiting time in US airports might double because of the budget cuts"
Washington, USA - Hiring frozen for the agency
The "Sequestration", that is to say the budget cuts across US government agencies which went into effect on March 1, is causing serious problems in the air transport industry in the United States. In the... more
Military aviationIsrael Aerospace Industries to convert Brazil Air Force's Boeing 767/300ER aircraft in tankers
Brasilia, Brazil - The airplanes will replace the KC-137
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) was selected by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) to convert two Boeing 767/300 aircraft in tankers. The new airplanes, which will also be utilized as transport and medical... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Fastjet: "Significant step" towards the acquisition of 1time
London, United Kingdom - But the low-cost carrier is also considering "Alternative partnerships"
Fastjet, the new African low-cost carrier created by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, who is known in this industry especially for being the founder of easyJet, is making progresses in the path to acquire 1time,... more
Press releaseAircraft and events. Italian ENAC at the sixth ICAO's Worldwide Air Transport Conference
Rome, Italy - With an its delegation led by the general director of the Authority, Alessio Quaranta
"ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) organized the sixth Worldwide Air Transport Conference (ATConf), opened in Montreal for a week, from March 18 to 22. A delegation led by the general... more
Military aviationDenmark looks for alternatives to the F-35 aircraft: its a four-competitor race
Copenhagen, Denmark - In addition to the Lockheed Martin's fighter, also the F/A-18E/F, the Typhoon and the Gripen E have been taken into consideration
Denmark restarted its selection process for the fighters of its air force, looking for alternatives to the purchase of 48 Lockheed Martin F-35A aircraft which was initially scheduled. A few months ago... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. SkyWest Airlines's takeover by Virgin Australia receives approval
Canberra, Australia - The regional carrier will operate under the Virgin brand, but will maintain its management team
The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB), the Australian agency which examines proposals by foreign persons to invest in the country, provided its approval for the takeover of SkyWest Airlines by Virgin... more
Helicopters"Aero 2013": strong helicopters' presence at the event at the end of April
Friedrichshafen, Germany - From traditional to autogyro and ultralight
The AERO, the global show for general aviation held from April 24 - 27, 2013, will include a large and comprehensive rotary wing aircraft section. In addition to traditional helicopters from US and European... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and technology. EADS-EIB: the European Investment Bank supports innovation programmes of the Group
Amsterdam, Holland - Announced the signature of a EUR 300 million finance contract
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and EADS have announced the signature of a € 300 million finance contract in support of EADS Group’s innovation and R&D programmes. This loan reflects the long-standing qua... more
AirlinesLOT reaches agreement with Boeing over compensation and deliveries for the Dreamliner aircraft
Warsaw, Poland - Payments in advance for the remaining six 787s have been delayed
LOT Polish Airlines communicated it has reached an agreement with Boeing over the suspension of the operations of the Dreamliner aircraft, which started on January 16 following the numerous glitches which... more
IndustryBoeing-General Electric partnership for the development of the new 777X aircraft
Everett, USA - The new wide-bodied airplane is expected to enter into service by the end of the decade
Boeing's development study on improvements to the 777 aircraft, known as 777x, will include General Electric as the only engine partner on the twin-aisle airplane of the US' aerospace manufacturer, which... more
IndustryAirbus: Lion Air orders 234 aircraft
Paris, France - 109 A-320neo, 65 A-321neo and 60 A-320ceo
Indonesia’s Lion Air has placed a firm order with Airbus for 234 A-320 Family aircraft, comprising 109 A-320neo, 65 A-321neo and 60 A-320ceo. The deal sees the carrier become a new customer for Airbus.... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. 10 airlines for the launch of new Doha Airport on April 1st announced
Doha, Qatar - Qatar Airways will move in the new facility by the end of the year
The management firm of Hamad International, the new state-of-the-art airport which will serve Doha, announced the 10 airlines which, starting from the soft opening scheduled on April 1st, will entirely... more
IndustryFirst 10 Russian engines for Indian Air Force's Su-30MKI aircraft to be delivered by the end of March
Ufa, Russia - The Asian country currently has a fleet of 157 fighters of this model
Russia's aerospace company UMPO (Ufa Engine Industrial Association) announced that the delivery of the first ten AL-31FP engines for the Su-30MKI (NATO reporting name: Flanker-H) fighter aircraft will... more
HelicoptersBulgaria rejects AgustaWestland's complaint over tender for firefighting and rescue operations
Sofia, Bulgaria - According to the Anglo-Italian company, the requirements have been set to favour Eurocopter
The Bulgarian Competition Commission (KZK) rejected the complaint filed by AgustaWestland, relative for the tender for the supply of a helicopter for firefighting and rescue operations to the East-European... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: rains on the central-south and snow on the Alps
Rome, Italy - From this morning
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued an additional notice for adverse weather conditions that expands that already diffused. Diffused rains are predicted... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. European Investment Bank approves 120-million-Euro loan for new Zagreb Airport terminal
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - The institution recognizes Croatia's importance in the context of the Pan-European Corridors
On Friday 15 March 2013 the European Investment Bank, the Luxembourg-based European Union's nonprofit long-term lending institution established with the aim to finance those investment able to support... more
AirlinesAir Europa announces new route Madrid-Malaga from April 15
Milan, Italy - Twice per day
Air Europa, the Spanish airline owned by Gruppo Globalia Corporation, will inaugurate a new domestic route, Madrid-Malaga, from next April 15, twice per day, reinforcing the domestic flight schedule of... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner: 67% increase of the flights from Argentina, second in the list. Pope Francesco's effect?
Rome, Italy - Despite his invitation to not arrive in Rome
The Argentinian traveller people, despite the invitation by the Pope to not arrive in Rome, has increased the researches of 67% to the Italian capital city. But Argentina is not at the first place in the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: +8% on booking during the Easter period
Rome, Italy - Links for national, European, American and recovery for African destinations
Alitalia announced a growth equal to over 8% on the bookings during the Eastern (from March 28 to April 2) compared to the same period of last year. Good results for links towards national destinations:... more
IndustryAirbus: A-330 airplane for Fiji’s national airline
Toulouse, France - The aircraft will begin commercial services on April 2nd
Air Pacific, Fiji’s national airline, has formally rolled out its soon to be adopted new ‘Fiji Airways’ identity with the delivery of its first new A-330/200 aircraft. Whilst the carrier will officially adopt... more