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IndustryBoeing executive meets Japanese authorities to discuss of the problems of Dreamliner aircraft
Tokyo, Japan - "We are very hopeful that we will get the 787 back in the air very soon", Ray Conner claimed
On Thursday 28 February 2013 Ray Conner, Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes met in Tokyo representatives from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the Civil... more
IndustrySaab: order for the Erieye system for the Embraer 145 AEW&C airplane
Linkoping, Sweden - The upgrade will be delivered from 2014 until 2017
Defence and security company Saab has received order from Brazilian Embraer Defense and Security on upgrade of the Erieye AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control) Mission System, as part of the modernization... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Russian tycoon suggests 15-month old son for Aeroflot's board
Moscow, Russia - "The boards of state companies have practically no power, so why have adults there?"
Trying to push the career of a son, utilizing one's influence to make him reach important jobs, is definitely a common practice in many countries. For this reason just a few would probably have been surprised... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Astaldi was awarded the contract for the upgrade of Krakow Airport
Krakow, Poland - The works will last two years, starting from the coming spring
Italy's Astaldi Group has been awarded the contract to upgrade Krakow "John Paul II" International Airport, in Poland, worth 72 million Euro. The project involves extension and rebuilding of the international... more
Military aviationUSAF selects A-29 Super Tucano aircraft for Afghan Air Corps (VIDEO)
Sparks, USA - 427-million-dollar contract for 20 airplanes
The US Air Force (USAF) has selected the Embraer Defense and Security´s A-29 Super Tucano for its Light Air Support (LAS) program. The aircraft will be supplied in partnership with Sierra Nevada Corporation... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: increase of capacity on its daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne
Abu Dhabi, UAE - From December 1, by a new B-777/300ER aircraft
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will increase capacity on its daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne, introducing a new B-777/300ER aircraft from 1 December. The... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland's Oversight Committee
Rome, Italy - From three to five members
Finmeccanica communicates that the AgustaWestland SpA's Board of Directors has arranged to expand the Oversight Committee from three to five members, appointing the criminal defense lawyer Fulvio Simoni... more
IndustryChina: 12-billion-Euro project for new aircraft engine ready for takeoff
Beijing, China - The approval of the State Council may arrive shortly
The State Council of the People's Republic of China is currently evaluating a mega-project of research and development for a new aircraft engine, according to rumours reported by local media, and the approval... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Failed Aer Lingus takeover by Ryanair (3): the reactions
Brussels, Belgium - The low-cost carrier announces its appeal to the EU's General Court
The prohibition to the third takeover attempt of Aer Lingus by Ryanair calls a halt to a very long affair which in the past months gathered the attention of the whole air transport industry. Brussels'... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Red light for the takeover of Aer Lingus by Ryanair: the European Commission explains its reasons
Brussels, Belgium - According to Brussels, the operation would have created a monopoly
The European Commission has prohibited, on the basis of the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed takeover of the Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus by the low-cost airline Ryanair. The acquisition would have... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-350XWB airplane with wings complete
Toulouse, France - The aircraft is ready for outdoot testing
The first A-350XWB airplane– MSN001 – now showing its completed wings, has moved to its next phase of ground testing, from Roger Béteille A-350 XWB FAL “Station 30” to the Clément Ader area “Station 18” in Toul... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica Shareholders' meetings: filing of documentation
Rome, Italy - It will take place next April 2 and 15
Finmeccanica advises that, with reference to the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, convened for 2 and 15 April 2013 (first and second call), the explanatory report of the Board of Directors on the only i... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: EC-175 helicopter started an international demonstration tour
Marignane, France - A two week US visit began in Louisiana last Monday before of its appearance at the "Heli-Expo"
The next-generation Eurocopter EC-175, which sets new standards in the medium-sized twin-engine helicopter market segment, is starting an international demonstration tour that enables operators to experience... more
Finance and economyEADS Group, full year results 2012: strong revenue and profit growth
Amsterdam, Holland - The order intake totalled € 102.5 billion
EADS reports strong full year results 2012. The highlights are: • Revenues increase 15 percent to € 56.5 billion • EBIT before one-off up 68 percent to € 3.0 billion • Net Income rises 19 percen... more
AirlinesEuropean Commission stops third Aer Lingus takeover attempt by Ryanair
Brussels, Belgium - The acquisition would create serious competition problems
Ryanair has been once again stopped by the European Commission in its third takeover attempt of Ireland's airline Aer Lingus. Brussels, basing its decision on the EU Merger Regulation, concluded that... more
AccidentsLuxor hot air balloon crash: footage of the accident released (VIDEO)
Luxor, Egypt - One of the two survivors could be discharged in the next few hours
An amateur footage of the crash of a hot air balloon which occurred on Tuesday 26 February 2013 in Luxor (Egypt), causing the death of 19 persons (AVIONEWS), has been released in the past hours. In... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. American Airlines and US Airways answer to US Congress questions about the merger
Washington, USA - In addition to the antitrust issues, there are concerns regarding loss of hubs and jobs
On Tuesday 26 February 2013 executives from American Airlines and US Airways took part to a hearing of the House of Representatives of the US Congress regarding the merger of the two carriers: US Airways... more
SecurityFAA is considering approval to Boeing for Dreamliner aircraft test flight
Washington, USA - Doubts over the knowledge of lithium-ion batteries of NTSB and JTSB investigators emerge
According to rumours, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States is taking into consideration the temporary solution for the problems of Dreamliner aircraft's lithium-ion batteries,... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. 120-million-Euro bond for airberlin
Berlin, Germany - Etihad Airways to subscribe a 29,21% share
Airberlin is launching a new convertible bond of approximately 120 million Euro with a maturity of six years. The bonds, which can be converted into Air Berlin PLC stock, are issued at 100% of nominal... more
Finance and economyairberlin: the financial results 2012. Its membership in the oneworld alliance presents further opportunities for growth with access to new destinations
London, UK - The strategic partnership with Etihad Airways has generated additional income
airberlin, the German airline, has returned to profitability. Air Berlin PLC recorded an operating profit before interest and tax (EBIT) of EUR 70.2 million in 2012, reflecting a significant improvement... more
UAS-DronesBoeing's Phantom Eye UAV aircraft successfully performs its second flight (VIDEO)
Saint Louis, USA - The drone exceeded the altitude and endurance performance of the first test
Boeing's Phantom Eye liquid hydrogen-powered UAV (Unmanned Aerial vehicle, a remote-controlled aircraft) system successfully completed its second flight. During the test, at NASA's Dryden Flight Research... more
Military aviationScramble drills over New York for US F-15 aircraft
New York, USA - Also a Cessna 182 and a C-21 will be involved
In the morning of Wednesday 27 February 2013 some US fighter aircraft will perform a particular exercise in the skies of the North-Eastern part of the United States: as communicated by the Eastern Air... more
Press releaseAlitalia communicates its new organizational structure
Rome, Italy - Colaninno, Catania and Mancuso set the process to find the new CEO
Chairman of Alitalia Roberto Colaninno has defined the new organizational structure of the airline. The new divisions created under the direct influence of the Chairman are: - the "Corporate" deputy... more
IndustryBoeing: first B-777 airplane built at increased rate
Washington, Usa - The cargo aircraft was delivered to Korean Air
Boeing has delivered the first 777 built at the increased production rate of 8.3 per month, or 100 airplanes per year. The aircraft, a 777 Freighter, was delivered to Korean Air. In the past 32... more
Finance and economyUSA-South Korea agreement for financing of cargo aircraft
Washington, USA - Ex-Im Bank will be able to provide loan guarantees for up to 85% of the cost
On Tuesday 26 February 2013 the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) and the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) signed a joint financing framework agreement for US-manufactured cargo aircraft... more
IndustryThai and Airbus: agreement for maintenance training collaboration
Toulouse, France - The airline operates more than 50 aircraft, including three A-380s
Airbus and Thai Airways International (THAI) have signed an agreement for Maintenance Training Collaboration to develop a long term strategic partnership. As part of this, THAI would become Airbus' local... more
Military aviationAirbus Military. A330MRTT aircraft: IOC by the Australian Department of Defence
Avalon, Australia - The announcement was made on the opening day of the "Australian International Airshow"
The Australian Department of Defence has declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) of the Airbus Military KC-30A -its designation for the A330 MRTT aircraft. The announcement was made on the opening... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: global approach to MBM to help aviation manage the 2% of carbon emissions
Hong Kong, China - Four pillars of strategy on climate change: investment, efficient operations, better infrastructure and positive economic measure
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments to agree on a global approach to market-based measures (MBMs) to help aviation manage the 2% of global manmade carbon emissions... more
IndustryAirbus: A-310F airplane by Turkish with humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees
Toulouse, France - From Frankfurt Airport to Adana
The Airbus Corporate Foundation and its partners Luftfahrt ohne Grenzen/Wings of Help (LOG), Turkish Airlines and Fraport AG have transported 35 tonnes of relief supplies from Frankfurt Airport to Adana,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Iberia cancels more than 400 flights for the second period of strike
Madrid, Spain - 85% of the long-haul connections to be operated regularly
Iberia has just published the list of cancelled flights due to the strike called by unions representing Iberia staff in 4-8 March period, to protest against the restructuring plan of the company, which... more
IndustryAirbus: around 9,870 new aircraft delivered during next 20 years in the Asia-Pacific region
Toulouse, France - Valued at USD 1.6 trillion
Asia-Pacific airlines will lead global demand for larger and more eco-efficient aircraft types over the next 20 years, according to the latest market forecast for the region by Airbus. The forecast was... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Today hearing in Washington about American Airlines-US Airways merger
Tempe, USA - AA details severance packages
Today, Tuesday 26 February 2013, a hearing of the House Judiciary Committee is scheduled, in which executives of the two companies and industry experts will express their positions regarding the merger... more
ReportHot air balloon crash in Egypt: AVIONEWS interviews Giovanni Aimo champion
Rome, Italy - "Egyptian pilots do not have a good reputation in this sector"
During the morning of Tuesday 26 February 2013 the crash of a hot air balloon in Luxor (Egypt) caused 19 casualties among the persons who were on board, with only the pilot and one of the passengers surviving.... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Court of Justice of the EU: assistance and compensation in the case of flight arrives at the final destination at least three hours late
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Between EUR 250 and 600 depending on the distance
The Air Passenger Compensation Regulation generally grants passengers assistance during a delay to their flight. In its judgment in Sturgeon and Others, the Court of Justice held moreover that passengers... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Jat Airways and Aviogenex might create a new low-cost airline
Belgrade, Serbia - Proposal launched by Serbian Deputy Minister for Transport
Serbian Deputy Minister for Transport Milutin Popovi?, in charge of the aviation sector, announced a possible joint-venture between the state-owned airline Jat Airways and the charter carrier Aviogenex,... more
AirlinesKiev-Moscow: five daily flights for Ukraine International Airlines
Rome, Italy - Seven links from next March 31
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) increased from last February 22, 2013 the flight on the kiev-Moscow-Kiev until five daily connections while seven per day from next March 31, 2013. The Kiev-Moscow-Kiev... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner: quintupled increase of the flight researches to Rome
Rome, Italy - During the period from February 22 to 28
Skyscanner unveils that the researches of flights to Rome are quintupled this year, compared to the same period of last year (February 22-28), in the occasion of the last "Angelus" by Pope Benedict XVI... more
AccidentsEgypt: hot air balloon crashes in Luxor, 19 casualties (VIDEO)
Luxor, Egypt - One tourist and the pilot are the only survivors
An explosion during the flight of a hot air balloon in Luxor, Egypt, in the morning of Tuesday 26 February 2013, caused the death of 19 out of the 21 persons who were on board: the only survivors are the... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. MAG interested in Chicago "Midway" Airport
Manchester, United Kingdom - In partnership with IFM, as it did for London-Stansted
Manchester Airports Group is one of the companies interested in the management of Chicago "Midway" Airport: the British firm will run in the tender together with Australia's Industry Funds Management (IFM),... more
Press releaseAlitalia's BoD approves the financial statement for 2012: the Group carried more than 24 million and 275 thousand passengers; load factor 74.6%
Rome, Italy - Renewal of its aircraft fleet completed
The Board of Directors of Alitalia -Compagnia Aerea Italiana SpA, chaired by Roberto Colaninno, met in Rome and approved the Group financial statement for 2012 presented by the CEO, Andrea Ragnetti. 2012... more
Press releaseAlitalia-AirOne: resignation of the CEO Andrea Ragnetti; interim power to to Roberto Colaninno
Rome, Italy - The Board of Directors accepted resignation accordingly
The Alitalia Board of Directors and Mr. Andrea Ragnetti have mutually agreed to terminate their relationship. Mr. Ragnetti resigned from the Board and as Chief Executive Officer of Alitalia and Air... more
AirlinesANA: Dreamliner aircraft grounded through the end of May
Tokyo, Japan - Overall the Japanese airline grounded more than 3600 flights so far
On Monday 25 February 2013 All Nippon Airways (ANA) communicated it suspended the operations of its 787 Dreamliner aircraft at least through the end of May: in this way the Japanese company which, with... more
Fair and showsEurocopter at the "Heli-Expo 2013" with its helicopters
Marignane, France - Model EC-175, EC-145T2 and AS-350B3
The latest members of Eurocopter’s helicopter family –including its new EC-175, the enhanced EC-145T2 and AS-350B3e– are coming to Las Vegas for "Heli-Expo 2013", where the company also is demonstrating its e... more
Civil aviationAfter 22 years, aircraft will fly again between Iraq and Kuwait
Baghdad, Iraq - Flights scheduled to restart on Wednesday 27
On Monday 25 February 2013 the Iraqi Ministry for Transport communicated that on Wednesday 27 flights between the Middle-Eastern country and Kuwait are expected to restart, after a 22-year-long suspension. The... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Croatia Airlines employees write to the Prime Minister to complain about the restructuring process
Zagreb, Croatia - The company cuts its flights to Istanbul and London-Gatwick
The employees of Croatia Airlines have written a letter to Croatian President Ivo Josipovi?, Prime Minister Zoran Milanovi?, the Parliament and media of the Balkan country in order to complain about the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Boeing-COMAC agreement to improve air traffic management
Beijing, China - The two aerospace companies will focus on efficiency, capacity and safety
Boeing and Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) announced that the Boeing-COMAC Aviation Energy Conservation and Emissions Reductions Technology Center will conduct two new research projects... more
AirlinesZonal Drying technology for aircraft weight-reducing: easyJet begins the test for a year
Milan, Italy - The airline will install the unit on four A-320 planes
easyJet, the UK’s airline has announced the start of a twelve month trial of an innovative Zonal Dryer system to significantly reduce the weight of its aircraft. The airline is installing CTT Systems o... more
ReportAircraft and courts. Corinne Namblard, Qantas director involved in Italy's MPS scandal, resigns
Sydney, Australia - "But she strenuously denies any wrongdoing", the Chairman of the Australian company claims
Qantas Chairman Leigh Clifford communicated that he accepted the resignation of Corinne Namblard as a director of the most important Australian carrier. "In light of the recent media reports concerning... more
IndustryEuropean certification for the SSJ-100 Full Flight Simulator
Venice, Italy - The FFS is the first for a Russian civil aircraft
The new Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for training on the SSJ-100 aircraft, installed at the SuperJet International (SJI) Training Center in Venice (Italy), has been successfully certified by EASA and it... more
IndustryAvolon releases report about the impact on the market of the Airbus A-320neo and 737MAX aircraft
Dublin, Ireland - "There is still strong demand for current aircraft models"
Avolon, one of the world's most important aircraft leasing companies, released an analysis of the expected market impact of the transition to new generation Airbus A-320Neo and Boeing 737MAX single aisle... more