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AirlinesAircraft and airlines. EasyJet: Haji-Ioannou ready to fight at the annual meeting
London, United Kingdom - The founder of the low-cost carrier will oppose the re-election of Mike Rake
EasyJet's founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou is ready to fight the executives of the company he created in the next annual general meeting, which will take place on February 21, 2013 at London-Luton Airport,... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for snow and strong winds
Rome, Italy - A bulletin for adverse conditions has been issued
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, has issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The warning indicates from today, on February 11, snowfalls initially... more
ReportRussian aircraft to perform surveillance flights over Italy from February 11 to 15
Rome, Italy - In the context of the "Open Skies" Treaty
An aircraft which carries on board Russian military inspectors will perform surveillance flights in the Italian skies from February 11 to 15, 2013, in the context of the provisions of the "Open Skies"... more
IndustryEurocopter India maintains its leadership in the country's helicopter market also in 2012
Bangalore, India - Contributing to its parent company's strong annual performance
Paced by the sales of light helicopters in 2012, Eurocopter India continued its leadership role in the Indian market last year – capturing a 70 percent share of the new civilian helicopter bookings and 4... more
Fair and showsAircraft and industry. Thales and Rolls-Royce looking for partners at "Aero India 2013"
Bangalore, India - The French company wants to develop radar systems for the Indian market
Among the companies which are currently exhibiting their products at "Aero India 2013", the international expo of the aviation sector which is ongoing near Bangalore, there are also Thales and Rolls-Royce,... more
UAS-DronesBoeing completes taxi testing of the Phantom Eye UAV aircraft (VIDEO)
Edwards, USA - The liquid-hydrogen powered drone on track for its second flight
Boeing completed the taxi test with the demonstrator of the liquid hydrogen-powered Phantom Eye UAV (Unmanned Aerial vehicle, a remote controlled aircraft) system at Edwards Air Force Base in California... more
SecurityAircraft and transport. Tarom cancels flight from London: the pilot was allegedly drunk
London, United Kingdom - "Such disciplinary breaches are not tolerated"
Tarom, the largest Romanian airline, which is partially state-owned, communicated today it cancelled its flight RO394 from London-Heathrow to Bucharest scheduled on Wednesday 6, because one of the pilots... more
SecurityFAA AD on MD Helicopters, model 500N, 600N and MD-900 helicopters (2013-03-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a T-T strap, loss of directional control and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 27 (Friday, February 8, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9309-9311] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
Fair and shows"Aero India 2013". Eurocopter: the popularity of the EC-135 helicopter grows in the country
Bangalore, India - Furtherly demonstrated by a new order and a delivery
A record nine units of Eurocopter’s EC-135 was sold in 2012, making it the most sought-after light twin-engine helicopter in India. The growing popularity of the EC-135 in India was further demonstrated b... more
IndustryAirbus might reconsider use of lithium-ion batteries on its A-350 XWB
Toulouse, France - The French company has a "Plan B"
According to rumours, Airbus is considering the possibilities to replace lithium-ion batteries on the A-350 XWB, the new wide-body aircraft of the Toulouse-bad company, following to the numerous problems... more
Industry2013: Boeing prevailed over Airbus in January in terms of aircraft sold and delivered
Rome, Italy - Norwegian Air announces possible delays in the handover of its Dreamliners
The duel between Airbus and Boeing ended in 2012 with a victory of the American manufacturer, which prevailed both in terms of orders (first time it happens since 2007), with 1203 airplanes to 833, and... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Tunis Airport closed for the funeral of Chokri Belaid
Tunis, Tunisia - The opposition leader was assassinated on February 6
All the flights, both domestic and international, which were expected to depart or to arrive today, Thursday 8 February 2013, because of the general strike called by the Union générale tunisienne du t... more
Civil aviationDOT fines Sky King for USD 500,000
Washington, Usa - For violating rules that protect passengers
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) on February 7 assessed the air carrier Sky King a $500,000 penalty for violating rules that protect passengers when their public charter flights are suddenly cancelled... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Waiting for Brandenburg, Berlin-Tegel Airport is revamped at a cost of EUR50 million
Berlin, Germany - The facilities of the hub will be renewed to better handle the surplus of traffic
Berlin-Brandenburg Airport was designed to handle all the air traffic of the German capital, therefore replacing Tegel and Schoenefeld, the other two hubs of the city, pushing the airlines to redefine... more
IndustryAirbus A-350 XWB airplane: Trent XWB receives EASA certification
Toulouse, France - For the 800 and 900 variants
The Airbus A-350 XWB programme has achieved yet another important milestone with the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) award of the Engine Type Certification of the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB turbofan. E... more
Fair and shows"Aero India 2013": contract for the 126 Rafale fighter aircraft for the IAF will be signed by mid-2013 (VIDEO)
Bangalore, India - In the upcoming days Hollande will arrive at New Delhi to discuss the deal
The contract for the supply of 126 Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft to the Indian Air Force is one of the most important topics at "Aero India 2013", the biennial expo which is ongoing in these days near... more
Civil aviationIncoming storm, thousands of aircraft grounded in the US
Washington, USA - Already 3000 flights have been cancelled
The National Weather Service (NWS) of the United States released a warning regarding a major storm which, in the upcoming hours, will hit the North-Eastern part of the country. "A major winter storm... more
Civil aviationNTSB: "The assumptions used to certify the battery of the Dreamliner aircraft must be reconsidered"
Washington, USA - Boeing, authorized by FAA, performs a flight test with a 787 from Dallas to Everett
The National transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States organized a press conference to provide an update of the investigation on the problems of the Boeing 787 aircraft. "There have now... more
Civil aviationElfaa: request to EC to staunch flow of illegal State aid to SAS
Brussels, Belgium - For the third time in as many years
For the third time in as many years, the European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) has requested the European Commission (EC) to staunch the flow of illegal State aid to ailing flag carrier, SAS. Following... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. SESAR project: EU will finance it with almost EUR 2 million
Brussels, Belgium - The plan is set to be completed by April 2014
The European Union will support with almost €2 million from the TEN-T Programme a project supporting the planning, execution and monitoring of the Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) priority deployment a... more
Fair and shows"Aero India 2013" (2). Airbus: C295 transport aircraft for India?
Bangalore, India - First A400M could be delivered in May
Airbus Military is eager to propose to the Indian government its C295 transport aircraft, according to the declarations released today, Thursday 7 February 2013, by Kieran Daly, Public Relations Manager... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA outlines priorities for air cargo security
Geneva, Switzerland - Closer cooperation, harmonization of regulations, global capacity building and long-term commitment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) identified four priorities to make air cargo more secure and urged stakeholders to move forward on the implementation of the Secure Freight principles.... more
IndustryRR: award by EASA for the Trent XWB engine that will power the A-350 XWB aircraft
London, UK - The certificate was delivered at Agency's headquarters in Cologne, Germany
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, has been awarded engine type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the Trent XWB that will power the A-350 XWB aircraft.... more
Fair and shows"Aero India 2013": Eurocopter plans a production line in India for its Fennec helicopters
Bangalore, India - But only if the French company will win the supply tender
"We will set up a production line in India": this is the significant announcement released on Thursday 7 February 2013 by Lutz Bertling, Chief Executive Officer of Eurocopter, during "Aero India 2013",... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Iberia unions announce 15-day strike
Madrid, Spain - "The fingerprints of Willie Walsh are visible in the breakdown in talks", Mocho (ITF) declares
The unions which represent cabin crew and flight attendants of Iberia announced three periods of strike for overall 15 days of industrial action, to protest against the restructuring plan of the most important... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Israel closes Haifa Airport for security reasons
Haifa, Israel - "Needs relating to the air space in the area have been addressed", an IDF spokesperson communicates
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have disposed the closure "U Michaeli" International Airport in Haifa, the largest city in the north of the country and the third overall, since "Security needs relating... more
ReportTwo Russian fighter aircraft enter Japanese airspace, tension between the two countries
Tokyo, Japan - But Moscow denies the incident
The Japanese Ministry for Foreign Affairs communicated that two Russian Su-27 fighter aircraft violated its airspace for just over a minute on Thursday 7 February 2013 near its northernmost main island... more
AirlinesAircraft and companies. LOT appoints a new CEO to handle the restructuring process
Warsaw, Poland - The shift in the top management had been requested by the Minister for Treasury
The supervisory board of LOT Polish Airlines appointed Sebastian Mikosz as new Chief Executive Officer of the state-owned Polish carrier. The shift in the top management of the airline had been requested... more
IndustryBoeing-SilkAir: a five year aircraft pilot training agreement signed
Seattle, Usa - In November 2012, the regional carrier of SIA finalized an order for a total of 54 aircraft
Boeing and Singapore-based SilkAir announced on February 6 a five-year exclusive pilot training agreement. The training agreement will support SilkAir's fleet transition to Boeing airplanes. In November... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. EADS: Denis Ranque will probably be the next Chairman
Leiden, Netherlands - Pressures from the French government for Anne Lauvergeon ignored
The news is not yet official, byt very likely Denis Ranque will be the next Chairman of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS). Ranque, 61 yo, is currently member of the board of Saint-Gobain... more
Press releaseItalian ANSV about ATR-72 airplane accident in Fiumicino. FDR and CVR contents extracted
Rome, Italy - The operations carried out without problem and data readable
"The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) informed that the extraction of the data included in the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) occurred on February 5, 2013 at its headquarters.... more
ReportJTSB: ANA Dreamliner battery shows short-circuit and thermal runaway signs
Tokyo, Japan - Strong similarities with the Boston's incident
The Japan Transportation Safety Board (JTSB) released an update about the investigations relative to the emergency landing of an All Nippon Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Takamatsu on January 16, 2013,... more
AirlinesAeroflot has some complaints about its Sukhoi SSJ-100 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - 24 problems reported during 2012
According to a report published by the newspaper "Kommersant" Aeroflot, the most important Russia airline, repeatedly complained with Sukhoi Civil Aircraft for the problems reported on the SSJ-100 aircraft,... more
AirlinesCroatia Airlines has to reduce the number of its aircraft to return to profitability
Zagreb, Croatia - "As an alternative, we can find a strategic partner", the Minister for Transport declares
State-owned Croatia Airlines has to reduce the number of aircraft it has in its fleet to come back to profitability and avoid bankruptcy: this is the synthesis of the concept expressed by Siniša Hajdaš D... more
Fair and shows"Aero India 2013" (4). Boeing aims for the creation of an aerospace hub with new partnerships
Bengaluru, India - The industry is on track to deliver airplanes and helicopters
Boeing underscored the strength of its commitment to expand its partnerships in India to become the aerospace company of choice in this important market. Company executives at the "Aero India 2013"... more
IndustrySelex ES: contract for the supply of six PAR systems to the French Air Force
Rome, Italy - The agreement also includes post sales logistic support
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, signed a contract with the Direction Géneral de l’Armement (DGA) of the French Ministry of Defence, worth about 22 million Euros to provide six Precision Approach Radar sy... more
IndustryAM: first of three A-330 MRTT aircraft to the UAE
Seville, Spain - The type has now been deliverd to all four current customers
Airbus Military (AM) has delivered the first of three new generation A-330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) aircraft ordered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The handover of the world´s most advanced... more
IndustryAirbus Military: CN-235 aircraft delivered to the US Coast Guard
Seville, Spain - More than 230 airplanes are currently being operated by 29 countries
The US Coast Guard has exercised a contract option to purchase the service’s 18th HC-144A Ocean Sentry Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The HC-144A is based on the Airbus Military CN-235 tactical airlifter a... more
Fair and shows"Aero India 2013" (3): Russia admits decrease in the sales of military aircraft in Asia and Middle East
Bangalore, India - "But we have gained new markets, like Venezuela or Peru"
The "Aero India 2013" expo, which started today, Wednesday 6 February 2013, near Bangalore, is characterized by the presence of a wide Russian delegation, led by Alexander Fomin, director of the Military-Technical... more
Fair and showsAircraft and exhibitions. 9th edition of "Aero India" started today in Bangalore (VIDEO)
Bangalore, India - More than 650 exhibitors from 27 countries
The ninth edition of "Aero India" the largest air show in Asia, started today, Wednesday 6 February 2013, at the Yelahanka Indian Air Force base near Bangalore. The five-day event will end on Sunday 10. The... more
AirlinesAircraft and security. Lufthansa suspends Libya-bound flights
Tripoli, Libya - Concerns for the second anniversary of the uprising which overturned Gheddafi's regime
Lufthansa, the largest European company in terms of passengers carried and fleet size, and its subsidiary Austrian Airlines decided to suspend with immediate effect their flights bound for Libya for security... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti and AdF: the Florence-Munich daily flights served by Embraer aircraft
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - From January 7, 2013
Air Dolomiti, the Italian airline of the Lufthansa Group, and Florence airport announced on February 6 that the daily flights from Florence to Munich are served by the new Embraer 195 (120 seats) aircraft... more
Fair and showsCessna: a Citation Mustang aircraft at the "Aero India"
Bangalore, India - The industry foresees rising demand for its Caravan and Citation airplanes
Cessna Aircraft Company said on February 6 the company foresees rising demand for its Caravan and Citation aircraft in India this year as customers respond to anticipated government reforms. The industry... more
UAS-DronesAvibras joins Harpia Systems for the production of Uav aircraft
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Embraer Defense and Security remains the majority shareholder
Brazil's aerospace company Avibras entered in the capital structure of Harpia Systems, the joint-venture between Embraer Defense and Security and AEL Systems, the Brazilian subsidiary of Israel's Elbit... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Ryanair-Flybe agreement for the creation of Flybe Ireland
Dublin, Ireland - Shares of the British carrier on the rise
On Wednesday 6 February 2013 the board of Flybe has announced that it has reached agreement with Ryanair over the possible transfer of a number of aircraft and operating routes as part of a package of... more
AirlinesAircraft and alliances. British Airways is not happy with Qantas-Emirates partnership
London, United Kingdom - The English carrier will cancel its code-sharing agreement with the Australian airline
British Airways, according to some reports from the Australian media, is ready to end a code-sharing agreement with Qantas, established some 17 years ago, because of the new partnership between the Australian... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Process for the 13-billion-dollar concession to operate Osaka airports to be launched in April
Osaka, Japan - It will be the first operation of this kind with private investors in the Asian country
According to some rumours reported by local media, New Kansai International Airport Co, operator of Osaka and Kansai airports, in April 2013 will choose the financial advisers which will have to handle... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron, model 412 and 412EP helicopters (2013-01-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a crosstube, collapse of the landing gear, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 23 (Monday, February 4, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 7645-7647] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France, model AS-350B3 and EC-130B4 helicopters (2013-01-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the engine surge margin being reduced, which can result in engine failure
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 23 (Monday, February 4, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 7641-7642] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. , model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2013-02-08)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking which could result in failure and loss of controllability of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 23 (Monday, February 4, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 7647-7650] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more