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ReportMan sets himself on fire at Rome-Fiumicino Airport, his conditions are critical (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - Terminal 3 evacuated and closed for a few minutes
In the morning of Thursday 14 February 2013 a man set himself on fire in the Departures Hall of Rome's "Leonardo Da Vinci" Intercontinental Airport. Reportedly the person involved was a 18 or 19 yo boy... more
AccidentsAircraft carrying Ukrainian supporters crashes near Donetsk, five casualties
Donetsk, Ukraine - The Antonov An-24 had 44 persons on board, among passengers and crew members
A South Airlines Antonov An-24 aircraft (registration code UR-WRA, MSN 37308709) crashed in the evening of Wednesday 13 February 2013 about 2 km from Donetsk Airport, causing the death of five out of the... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. The boards approve the merger: AA and US Airways to marry on Valentine's Day
Fort Worth, USA - Doug Parker will be the new CEO, Tom Horton the new Chairman
The long-awaited merger between American Airlines and US Airways, one of the main topics of the aviation sector in the past months, has now materialized: the boards of directors of the two companies provided... more
IndustryAirbus: Avianca receives its Sharklet equipped A-320 airplane
Toulouse, France - The aircraft with CFM engines was delivered in Toulouse
Avianca, the Colombia-based airline, has taken delivery of its first Sharklet equipped A-320 becoming the first Latin American carrier to take benefit of the new fuel-saving wing-tip devices. The A-320,... more
Fair and showsEurocopter at "IDEX 2013"
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The industry highlights its 30 years of commitment in the Middle East region during the event
During the "International Defence Exhibition and Conference" - "IDEX", Eurocopter is set to showcase more than three decades of experience acquired in the military helicopter sector. Benefiting from its... more
AirlinesIcelandair increases order for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from 12 to 16
Reykjavik , Iceland - The agreement includes an option for a further eight airplanes
On Wednesday 13 February 2013 Boeing and Icelandair announced a firm order for 16 737 MAX airplanes, valued at more than 1.6 billion dollars at list prices. The order, originally announced as a commitment... more
AirlinesFlydubai is discussing with Boeing and Airbus for a 50-aircraft order
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The announcement might arrive at November's "Dubai Airshow"
On Wednesday 13 February 2013 flydubai Chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al-Maktoum, during the press conference organized to present the financial results of 2012, declared that the Emirati low-cost carrier... more
ReportInvestigation about sale of AW helicopters to India, Tyagi: "I am innocent, I want an inquiry"
New Delhi, India - The former Chief of Air Staff suspected of having favoured the subsidiary of Finmeccanica
The inquiry about the alleged bribery relative to the purchase of 12 AW-101 helicopters to the Indian government, which led to the arrest of Giuseppe Orsi, Finmeccanica Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica Board gives positions: CEO Pansa, Venturoni vice-president
Rome, Italy - 2 and April 15 shareholders' meeting
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, which met today, confirms that the Company is fully operational, and has resolved to confer to Mr Alessandro Pansa, the powers and duties previously held by Mr Giuseppe... more
ReportIndia suspends payment of AgustaWestland AW-101 helicopters
Rome, Italy - Shares of the Italian group suspended due to excessive volatility
Breaking news from "The Times of India" claim that the payment of the 12 AW-101 helicopters purchased in 2010 by the Indian government has been suspended: the 566-million-Euro order is in the middle of... more
Civil aviationAircraft and safety. CANSO and ICAO signed an agreement
Madrid, Spain - It improves performance worldwide creating a framework for dialogue, cooperation and information exchange between the two organisations
Safety in air navigation services will take a major step forward with an agreement signed on February 12 between the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Civil Air Navigation Services... more
AerospaceNASA's Orion spacecraft performs successful landing test with just two of its three parachutes (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - The capsule was dropped from a plane at a 7600-metre altitude
NASA engineers have demonstrated that the Orion spacecraft of the American space agency can land safely if one of its three main parachutes fails to inflate during deployment. The test was conducted... more
Finance and economy500-million-dollar loan guaranteed by the US Ex-Im Bank for Aeroflot's Boeing aircraft
Washington, USA - According to the agency, the financing will support about 3200 US jobs
The board of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank), the official export credit agency of the US federal government voted to guarantee a loan of more than 500 million dollars provided... more
Fair and showsSelex Es: results about ARGUS 3D, part of the EC's seventh framework programme
Madrid, Spain - They will be presented tomorrow, at the "World ATM Congress" in Madrid
On 14th February 2013 at the "World ATM Congress" in Madrid, Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, as project coordinator and together with the project partners will present results from the ARGUS 3D (AiR... more
ReportIndian Minister for Defense: "The contract for Finmeccanica helicopters? We will take strongest possible action"
New Delhi, India - "Everything depends on CBI inquiry, nobody will be spared"
On Wednesday 13 February 2013 Indian Minister for Defense A. K. Antony, meeting the journalists at a press conference in New Delhi, declared that the government of the South-Asian country means to "Take... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. According to Ryanair, the EC intends to prohibit the takeover of Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - The company has instructed its lawyers to appeal any prohibition decision
Ryanair communicated that, at a State of Play meeting with the EU Commission, it was informed that Brussels intends to prohibit the offer for Aer Lingus by the low-cost carrier, on the basis of competition... more
AerospaceNASA ready to a new round of testing on the J-2X rocket engine
Bay St. Louis, USA - The engine nozzle will be subjected to higher temperatures than in previous occasions
The progress of NASA, the American space agency, toward a return to deep space missions continues with a new round of upcoming tests on the next-generation J-2X rocket engine, which will help power the... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert on the South
Rome, Italy - Mainly on Calabria, Basilicata, Puglia and Sicily
A perturbation on the central Mediterranean continues to create conditions of bad weather on the meridional regions of the Peninsula. The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: Tomorrow Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - The company confirms that the operating activities and ongoing projects
In accordance with and pursuant to art. 114, paragraph 5, of law N. 58/1998, in compliance with the request from CONSOB today, Finmeccanica notes the following: The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica... more
IndustryLM: F-35A aircraft completed its final test mission
Edwards AFB, Usa - In order to clean wing flutter
An F-35A Lightning II conventional takeoff and landing aircraft, known as AF-1, completed its final test mission for clean wing flutter recently. Flutter testing was conducted to ensure the jet’s structure c... more
ReportHelicopters and courts. Orsi's lawyer defines "Unreasonable" the arrest of Finmeccanica CEO
Rome, Italy - Assignment of the mandates for day-to-day management to Pansa very probable in tomorrow's board meeting
According to Ennio Amodio, lawyer of Giuseppe Orsi, the arrest of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica, which occurred today in the context of the inquiry on an alleged bribery in the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: ATM improvements
Madrid, Spain - "A Blueprint for the Single European Sky" is available on the "Specials" of AVIONEWS
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for action to improve air traffic management (ATM) efficiency and costs, put forward key objectives for a better-performing global ATM system,... more
Fair and showsSelex ES at "World ATM Congress 2013"
Madrid, Spain - Products on display
Selex ES, the strategic consolidation of Finmeccanica’s defence and security electronics businesses (SELEX Galileo, SELEX Elsag and SELEX Sistemi Integrati merged in January 2013), is e... more
Civil aviationDOT fines United for USD 130,000
Washington, Usa - The carrier violated federal rules last May
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) said on February 11 that United Air Lines violated federal rules last May by not informing passengers on an aircraft delayed at Chicago’s O’Hare International Air... more
ReportAircraft and industry. Finmeccanica, now what? Possible promotion for Venturoni and Pansa?
Rome, Italy - Consob bans short selling on shares of the group on Tuesday and Wednesday
The arrest of Giuseppe Orsi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica, and of Bruno Spagnolini, in the context of the investigation on an alleged bribe connected to the sale of 12 AW-101 helicopters... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus airplanes, model A-330 and A-310 (2013-03-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent extended de-bonding, which could result in loss of the rudder and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 28 (Monday, February 11, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9581-9583] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. 3-billion-pound development plan for London-Heathrow Airport announced
London, United Kingdom - The project involves completion and further expansion of the Terminal 2
On Tuesday 12 February 2013 Heathrow Airport Holdings, the management firm formerly known as BAA which handles the UK's largest hub announced 3 billion pounds of investment, in addition to the 11 billion... more
PeoplePortrait of Finmeccanica CEO Giuseppe Orsi, arrested today for alleged bribery in a sale of helicopters to India
Rome, Italy - He is a veteran of the aerospace sector, with the added qualification of a civil pilot licence
AVIONEWS offers to its readers a brief portrait of Giuseppe Orsi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica, who was arrested today in the context of an inquiry about an alleged bribe relative... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV at the first edition of the "World ATM Congress" in Madrid
Madrid, Spain - From 12-14 February
From 12-14 February, ENAV participates in the first edition of the "World ATM Congress" in Madrid. The congress hosts the most important companies of the ATM (Air Traffic Management) sector and the major... more
ReportIndia starts probe into the purchase of 12 AW-101 helicopters from Finmeccanica
New Delhi, India - New Delhi's Ministry for Foreign Affairs requests the Italian government to provide details on the issue
Indian Minister for Defence A. K. Anthony ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the purchase by the Indian government of 12 AW-101 helicopters, following to the arrest of Giuseppe... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica about arrests of today for alleged bribery on helicopters to India
Rome, Italy - The Group expresses support for its Chairman and CEO
"With reference to the precautionary measures issued today towards the Chairman and CEO of Finmeccanica and the CEO of the controlled Company AgustaWestland, Finmeccanica confirms that the operating activities... more
ReportHelicopters and courts. Political and union reactions to the arrest of Finmeccanica CEO Giuseppe Orsi
Rome, Italy - Ingroia: "The company has been dismantled by corruption and deviant business practices"
The arrests of Giuseppe Orsi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica, and of Bruno Spagnolini, head of the group's subsidiary AgustaWestland, for an alleged bribe relative to the supply... more
ReportOrsi's arrest (3): India to undertake "Suitable action" if bribery in the helicopter procurement is proved
Rome, Italy - "We will go to the root of the problem"
The arrests of Giuseppe Orsi, president and Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica, and of Bruno Spagnolini, head of the subsidiary of the Italian group AgustaWestland in the context of an inquiry regarding... more
IndustryRolls-Royce: contract for engines to power 19 V-22 tiltrotor (airplane+helicopter)
London, UK - Operated by the US Marine Corps and Air Force
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, has been awarded an $83.7 million contract for engines to power 19 V-22 tiltrotor (airplane and helicopter) operated by the US Marine Corps and Air Force. The... more
ReportAircraft and industry. After the arrest of Orsi (2), Finmeccanica shares collapse
Rome, Italy - Monti: "We will deal with the issue of the governance of the group"
The arrests of Giuseppe Orsi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica, and of Bruno Spagnolini, head of the group's subsidiary AgustaWestland (AVIONEWS) are already generating serious consequences... more
ReportOrsi (Finmeccanica CEO) arrested for alleged bribery in the sale of 12 helicopters to India
Rome, Italy - House arrest for Bruno Spagnolini, head of AgustaWestland
Giuseppe Orsi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica, was arrested today, Tuesday 12 February 2013, by command of a Busto Arsizio judge, in the charge of international corruption for alleged... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italian ENAV receives award in the "Best Validation Exercise 2013" category by SESAR-JU
Madrid, Spain - The national company is the team leader of the European project for ATM in airport approaching phases
During the International Meeting of SESAR ("Single European Sky ATM Research") which took place in Madrid, ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) received the award for "Best Validation Exercise 2013". The... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Analysis of the results of the Italian airports in 2012
Rome, Italy - Just four hubs are growing in the "Top Ten"
Thanks to the figures released by Assaeroporti, the trade association which represents the interests of the Italian airport operators, it is possible to analyze the results of the several hubs in the country,... more
AirlineseasyJet: new way to travel between Milan-Linate and Rome-Fiumicino
Milan, Italy - The flights from next March 25, with five daily links
easyJet introduces a new way to travel between Milan-Linate/Rome-Fiumicino: easy, friendly, quick and for all travellers. Following to the decision by the Supreme Court last January 23 with the monopoly... more
PeopleIATA: Jeffrey N. Shane appointed its General Counsel
Geneva, Switzerland - He will begin working from next April 2
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announces the appointment of Jeffrey N. Shane as General Counsel. He will begin working with the Association from 2 April 2013 and will be based at its... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy (2): rains arriving also on the South
Rome, Italy - An additional bulletin for adverse conditions issued
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a further warning for adverse weather conditions that integrates and extended that already diffused. The notice... more
AerospaceNASA: Landat 8 satellite ready for launch from Vandenberg Air Force base
Lompoc, USA - It will beam back 400 images a day
The gantry at Vandenberg Air Force Base Space Launch Complex 3 has been pulled back to reveal the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket and the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) spacecraft. Weather... more
AccidentsMil Mi-8 helicopter of the Azerbaijan Air Force crashes, 3 casualties
Baku, Azerbaijan - The causes are still unknown
A Mil Mi-8 helicopter of the Azerbaijan Air Force crashed today, Monday 11 February 2013, into the Caspian Sea, causing the death of the three persons on board, according to the reports provided by the... more
Press releaseThe first SSJ-100 airplane with Interjet colours
Venice, Italy - In the paint hangar in Venice
The first Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) with Interjet colours was rolled out on February 11 from the SuperJet International’s paint hangar in Venice (Italy). The aircraft, Manufacture Serial Number 9... more
AccidentsGuinean Chief of Staff dies in an aircraft crash in Liberia
Charlesville, Liberia - At least 10 casualties in the accident
General Kelefa Diallo, Chief of Staff of the Liberian armed forces, died today, Monday 11 February, 2013, in a crash which involved his aircraft in Charlesville, roughly 40 km South-East of the Liberian... more
CargoAircraft and transport. Cargolux board approves 2013-2017 business plan
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Shareholders asked to provide additional liquidity
The board of directors of Cargolux Airlines International approved the business plan for the period from 2013 to 2017, which was designed to achieve profitable growth, enhance shareholder value and ensure... more
Civil aviationAircraft grounded in Italy as weather conditions hamper air transport
Rome, Italy - Cancellations and delays at Rome-Fiumicino, Milan-Linate and Genoa
The very tough weather conditions which are affecting Italy in these hours (AVIONEWS) are severely hampering air traffic in Italy, with many aircraft which remained grounded in the country. On the Rome-Fiumicino/Milan-Linate... more
IndustryRolls-Royce: service contract with USAF to support the C-130J aircraft fleet in 2013
London, UK - For USD 97.3 million
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, has been awarded a $97.3 million contract from the US Air Force to support its C-130J aircraft transport fleet in 2013. The MissionCare contract... more
Civil aviationCompletion of the Concourse A, the home of the A-380 airplane at Dubai International
Dubai, UAE - All 20 gates are now fully operational after a five-week-long phase-in
Dubai Airports and Emirates announced on February 10the successful completion of the phased launch of Concourse A – the home of the A-380 and the world’s first purpose-built facility for the aircraft at... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Akbar al-Baker joins the board of Heathrow Airport Holdings
London, United Kingdom - New investment to be announced soon
Akbar al-Baker, Chief Executive Officer of Heathrow Airport Holdings (HAH), has been appointed as one of two new non-executive directors of Heathrow Airport Holdings, the management firm of the main London... more