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PeopleAerospace. Italian ASI: teleconference with Luca Parmitano, one of the last occasions to speak with him, before take-off in May
Rome, Italy - The training ended, the Italian astronaut is ready for the ISS
The training is in the final phase for Luca Parmitano, before his take-off towards ISS, fixed for next May. This meeting planned for today, on Friday March 8, 2013 at 2:30pm (at ESA ESRIN, in Frascati,... more
AirportsNTSB releases interim report of the investigation of the Japan Airlines 787 battery fire in Boston
Washington, USA - The agency will be holding both a forum and a hearing in April to provide additional information
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States released an interim factual report and 48 pages of related documents in its ongoing investigation of the Japan Airlines 787 aircraft... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Vueling board asks shareholders to reject IAG's proposal
Madrid, Spain - The initial offer (7 Euro per share) is now lower than the market value
Vueling's board of directors recommended its shareholders to reject the takeover offer presented by IAG (International Airlines Group, the holding which includes British Airways and Iberia), since it is... more
Press releaseAlitalia inaugurates its new "Dolce Vita" lounge at Terminal 1 of Rome-Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - 700 square metres, realized in collaboration with many Italian renowned brands
On March 7, 2013, Alitalia inaugurated its new "Dolce Vita" lounge at Terminal 1 of Rome-Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport. The new structure, completely renewed in its style and services for passengers... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: Quaranta and Marasà in Tirane at the final conference of the "Twinning Project"
Rome, Italy - Recognition assigned to the authority for the received cooperation
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) informed that its director general Alessio Quaranta and its deputy director general Benedetto Marasà participated on March 7, 2013 at the final conference of the... more
AirportsAircraft and transport in Italy. Forlì Airport: the Russian possibility fades away, and the deadline of the tender gets closer
Forlì, Italy - Mayor Balzani is pessimistic about a positive outcome
The deadline of the tender to operate Forlì Airport is behind the corner, and the hopes to find someone available to shoulder the facility and take aircraft back on the runway of the "Ridolfi" diminish... more
IndustryFinmeccanica on the roller-coaster, waiting for confirmation of the prospected sale of Avio Spazio
Milan, Italy - Safran, Thales and EADS reportedly interested in the purchase
The quotation of the shares of Finmeccanica at Milan Stock Exchange during the past 12 months fluctuated between 2.61 and 5.17 Euro; at 12:40 pm today the stock had a price of 3.69 Euro, declining 1.81%. The... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Iberia and unions to meet today to discuss mediation proposal
Madrid, Spain - The offer includes 3141 layoffs and lighter wage cuts
On Thursday 7 March 2013 the management of Iberia and the unions which represent the workers of the main Spanish airline will meet to discuss of the proposal advanced by the mediator who was appointed... more
Fair and shows"Heli Expo 2013". Eurocopter launches the EC-135T3/P3 helicopters with orders
Las Vegas, Usa - Mexican operator Apoyo Logístico Aéreo will expand its fleet of EC-135s
Eurocopter marked a new milestone in its product line enhancement strategy by launching the improved-performance, updated EC-135 T3/P3 helicopter versions at the "Heli-Expo 2013" industry show , signing... more
Civil aviationGerman limitations for aircraft approaching Zurich Airport: ECJ definitively dismisses Swiss appeal
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - The measures do not infringe the Air Transport Agreement between Bern and the EU
On Thursday 7 March 2013 the European Court of Justice (ECJ) dismissed the appeal brought by Switzerland challenging the German measures of 2003 relating to the approaches to Zurich airport. The Swiss... more
Fair and showsBell and AMGH about the contract for 30 helicopters: 24 Bell 407 and six 206L4
Las Vegas, Usa - Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2013 through 2018
Bell Helicopter announced on March 6 an agreement for the sale of 30 helicopters –24 Bell 407 and six 206L4– to Air Medical Group Holdings (AMGH), one of the largest independent provider of helicopter eme... more
Finance and economyAutogrill's BoD approves the financial statements at 31 December 2012
Milan, Italy - There was growth in airport sales
The Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA met today and examined and approved the consolidated financial statements and the Company’s draft financial statements for 2012. The highlights are: · Co... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Tokyo-Narita Airport boosts its capacity
Tokyo, Japan - The main Japanese hub is also ready to lower its fees
On Thursday 7 March 2013 Tokyo-Narita International Airport inaugurated some new facilities which will allow the busiest Japanese international hub to increase from 250,000 to 270,000 aircraft movements... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. European airlines associations discuss of a possible joint trade body
Rome, Italy - The idea is creating a unique interface to relate with institutions, but not everyone agrees
According to rumours, the most important airline associations in Europe are informally discussing of the possible creation of a joint trade body able to represent the interests of the carriers with the... more
ReportSmall cargo aircraft crashes at Dublin Airport: no casualties, but problems for air traffic
Dublin, Ireland - Some flights which were diverted to Shannon are coming back in the capital
A Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner cargo aircraft which departed from Kent experienced some problems while landing at Dublin Airport in the morning of Thursday 7 March 2013, with the apparent failure of... more
IndustryAirbus Military: the A400M airplane has made its maiden flight
Madrid, Spain - Marking a key milestone towards its delivery to the French Air Force
The first production Airbus Military A400M new generation airlifter has made its maiden flight on March 6, marking a key milestone towards its delivery to the French Air Force. The aircraft, known as MSN7,... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. IAG's board cancels bonus for CEO Willie Walsh
London, United Kingdom - The executive will anyway receive 1.1 million pounds
The board of directors of IAG (International Airlines Group, the holding which includes British Airways and Iberia) refused the bonus of Willie Walsh, Chief Executive Officer of the group, because of the... more
Finance and economyAircraft and transport. Korean Air's offer for Czech Airlines backed by Prague's Minister for Finance
Prague, Czech Republic - "The sum is adequate", Kalousek claims
Miroslav Kalousek, Minister for Finance of the Czech Republic, declared the intention to provide his support to the offer made by Korean Air for the purchase of a 44% stake in the state-owned carrier Czech... more
AirlinesAirberlin: many new direct connections in 2013
Berlin, Germany - Dusseldorf and Berlin hubs strengthened
For airberlin guests, travelling in 2013 will be even more varied and more comfortable. The airline is ready for takeoff with new destinations, a new Business Class and a larger network for summer 2013.... more
Press releaseAlitalia answers O'Leary: "We are the first airline in Italy in 2012"
Rome, Italy - With more than 24 million passengers carried
With regard to the statements made today by the CEO of Ryanair, Michael O’Leary, the Alitalia Group wishes to point out that, with its 24,275,604 passengers carried during 2012, as announced during the p... more
Fair and shows"Heli Expo 2013" (4). Milestone Aviation Group orders 14 additional Eurocopter EC-225 helicopters
Las Vegas, Usa - MAG signed a support agreement
Milestone Aviation Group (MAG), the global reference in helicopter leasing, announced an order for 14 additional Eurocopter EC-225 twin-engine helicopters, which will join the 16 EC-225s ordered last year... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways opens maintenance base at Chicago Airport, to be used also by airberlin aircraft
Chicago, USA - Renewed synergies between the two partners
Etihad Airways has opened a line maintenance base at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, which is the United Arab Emirates-based carrier’s seventh outside Abu Dhabi, after Dublin, Lahore, London-Heathrow, Manch... more
AirlinesKartika Airlines CEO denies cancellation of the order of Superjet 100 aircraft
Jakarta, Indonesia - "We are continuing negotiations with Sukhoi Civil Aircraft"
A few days ago Alexander Shamkov, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft regional director for Southeast Asia communicated that the Russian aerospace company cancelled a contract for the supply of thirty Superjet 100s... more
Civil aviationACI Europe releases results for passenger traffic, freight and aircraft movements relative to January 2013
Brussels, Belgium - Figures decreasing for EU airports
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today, Wednesday 6 March 2013, released its traffic results for January, providing the first indication of traffic trends for the year ahead. The overall passenger... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. EC starts investigation over alleged state aid for Cyprus Airways
Brussels, Belgium - In early 2013 Nicosia contributed with 31.3 million Euro to the capital increase of the company
On Wednesday 6 March 2013 the European Commission launched an investigation into a number of public support measures in favour of Cyprus Airways. At this stage, the Commission has doubts whether these... more
DefenseBoeing-Israel Aerospace Industries: first flight test for Arrow 3 interceptor
Huntsville, Usa - The two industries are co-developing the new missile
The new Arrow 3 interceptor, which Boeing and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) are co-developing to enhance Israel's ballistic missile defense, successfully completed last week its first flight test. Arrow... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: the Pan European Network Service is now operational for the exchange of coordination messages
Brussels, Belgium - Between the ATC Centres of NATS in Swanwick (UK) and the MUAC in the Netherlands.
The Pan European Network Service (PENS) is now the operational network for the exchange of coordination messages between the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Centres of NATS in Swanwick (UK) and the Maastricht... more
AirlinesLufthansa: new connections and destinations for Summer season 2013
Milan, Italy - The Group airlines will together serve 285 destinations in 102 countries on four continents
Lufthansa is continuing to expand its services to popular leisure travel destinations. The new summer timetable includes five new attractive holiday destinations: Mahón, Jerez de la Frontera, Cardiff,... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. B&H Airlines faces possible bankruptcy
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Austrian bank blocks the company's accounts
Enver Bijedic, the minister for transport and communications of Bosnia and Herzegovina, declared that B&H Airlines is facing a concrete risk of bankruptcy, because of the outstanding debt with an Austrian... more
Finance and economy1.1-billion-dollar financing for Lion Air B-737/900ER aircraft approved by US Ex-Im Bank
Washington, USA - Airplanes destined to the Indonesian carrier and its subsidiaries Batik Air and Malindo Airways
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank), the official export credit agency of the United States federal government, communicated it has approved a final commitment of 1.1 billion dollars... more
Fair and showsBell announced at "Heli Expo" (3) a deal for 30 helicopters
Las Vegas, Usa - With Air Medical Holdings Group
Bell Helicopter inaugurated its presence at the "HELI-EXPO 2013" with a largest booth during the show featuring four full-size helicopters with important upgrades announced this week. John L. Garrison,... more
Fair and showsHelicopters and engines. "Heli-Expo" (2). Turbomeca announced the Arrius 2B2 Plus and the Arrano
Las Vegas, Usa - The first test run of the Arrano is scheduled in 2014
Dedicated to the future Eurocopter EC-135T3 helicopter, the Arrius 2B2 Plus is introduced by Turbomeca at "Heli Expo". Born from Turbomeca’s innovation, this new Arrius variant offers technical improvements c... more
Fair and showsHelicopters. "Heli-Expo 2013". Turbomeca: new contracts and partnerships
Las Vegas, Usa - With Avincis Group, Milestone Aviation Group and CHC Helicopter
During "Heli Expo", Turbomeca (Safran) and Avincis Group announced the signature of a support agreement that covers engines operated by Inaer, Bond Air Services, Bond Offshore Helicopters and Australian... more
SecurityUnited States: small knives to be permitted again onto aircraft from April 25
Washington, USA - Razors and box cutters will still be forbidden
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the United States announced that, to align more closely with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards, from April 25 it will be again... more
ReportUnder-separation between UAV aircraft and an Alitalia airplane in New York: the FBI opens its investigation (VIDEO)
New York, USA - The agency grants anonymity to tipsters
After the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) of the United States, also the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) opened its investigation over the under-separation... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Emirates reportedly ready to issue Islamic bonds
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Six banks hired to arrange meetings with investors
According to rumours released by media in the United Arab Emirates, the Dubai-based carrier is ready to issue a second Islamic bond, the so-called Sukuk, worth 500 million dollars (roughly 383 million... more
AirlinesBritish Airways' first A-380 airplane to Los Angeles as destination (VIDEO)
Milan, Italy - The double-decker superjumbo will be delivered in July
British Airways’ first A-380 airplane will fly on the “Red Carpet Route” to Los Angeles. The home of Hollywood will be the inaugural destination for the first A-380 to be operated by a UK airline. The d... more
Civil aviationIATA: passenger demand continues to improve this year
Geneva, Switzerland - Load factors stood at 77.1%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released global air travel demand statistics for January showing a continuation of the uptick in passenger travel that began at the end of 2012. Overall,... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for wind and rain on the central-South
Rome, Italy - Snow on the North-West
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a notice for adverse weather conditions that integrates and extends that already diffused. The bulletin indicates... more
Military aviationNew Il-76/MD-90 transport aircraft will start its flight tests in mid-March
Moscow, Russia - Delivery of the first planes expected in 2014
The Il-76/MD-90, the new transport aircraft developed by Ilyushin, will start its flight tests in a few days, according to the declarations released by Viktor Livanov, director general of the Ilyushin... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA calls upon governments for a pragnatic approach to aviation security
New York, USA - "We need to make better use of the information that is available", Tyler claims
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called upon governments to work with industry to develop a pragmatic approach to keeping aviation secure by balancing risk and regulation. "We have... more
ReportFAA opens investigation about under-separation between UAV aircraft and an Alitalia airplane in New York
New York, USA - The drone hovered just 61 metres away from the airplane
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) of the United States started an investigation over the under-separation between a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a remote-controlled... more
AirlinesJapan assists the companies involved in the Dreamliner aircraft suspension
Tokyo, Japan - Facilitation for airport fees and maintenance of the slots
The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will help with some facilitation the local airlines, All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL), hit by the suspension which... more
IndustryPratt & Whitney discovers test alterations for some parts of aircraft engines
Hartford, USA - Problem noticed in an Israeli facility
The US aerospace company Pratt & Whitney (P&W), one of the most important globally in the industry of aviation engines manufacturing, announced that, following to an investigation, it has discovered a... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Problems in US airports because of the budget cuts
Washington, USA - Long lines at the checks, Secretary of Homeland Security urges passengers to get to the airport early
The budget cuts across US government agencies, the so-called "Sequestration", are already producing their effects in the airports of the United States. All the main hubs of the country are experiencing... more
ReportUSA: two sentences for traffic of airplane and helicopter parts to Iran
Louisville, Usa - The components were bound for Iran Air
US judge Joseph McKinley of the Louisville District Court in Kentucky produced two sentences for violation of the US trade embargo with Iran, for two men who, between 2007 and 2011, carried out a traffic... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica: orders for AW helicopters signed during "Heli-Expo 2013"
Rome, Italy - From different customers
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has won orders with a total value of about EUR 350 million for commercial helicopters. Among the principal agreements, signed during "Heli-Expo 2013" (HAI), which... more
AirlinesSas-Thai: their present code-share agreement expanded
Stockholm, Sweden - Effective April 8
Effective April 8, Scandinavian Airlines and Star Alliance partner Thai Airways will expand their present code-share agreement to also cover Stockholm-Bangkok vv, Oslo-Bangkok vv and Copenhagen-Bangkok... more
Fair and showsBell Helicopter at "Heli Expo 2013": the new 412EPI and increaased capability with the model 407GT
Las Vegas, Usa - The industry displays both during the event
Bell Helicopter introduced an upgrade to one of the company’s most versatile and reliable helicopters – the new Bell 412EPI. The upgrade improves the Bell 412EP platform with the Bell BasiX ProTM fully int... more
AccidentsAircraft crash in Congo: death toll might be much lower than previously announced (VIDEO)
Goma, DR of Congo - But there is still a lot of uncertainty about the number of persons who died in the accident
The death toll of the air accident which, in late afternoon of Monday 4 March 2013, involved a Fokker F-50 aircraft operated by Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation near Goma Airport, in the Democratic Republic... more