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IndustryFinmeccanica: Moretti might close representative offices abroad
Rome, Italy - The reduction would hit a global network of offices covering different world’s regions
The cost-reduction plan elaborated by Finmeccanica CEO Mauro Moretti could hit the Group’s representative offices abroad, as reported by sources close to the Italian government. The smallest offices m... more
CuriositiesRussians and American together to retrace a World War II historical route
Moscow, Russia - Vintage airplanes will recreate the missions with which the United States provided the Soviet Union with military aircraft
In 2015, American and Russian pilots will retrace the “Alaska-Siberia Air Route” (ALSIB), along which secret US flights supplied the Soviet Union with 8000 military airplanes during World War II. The fli... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. EU to invest in a common European air navigation service
Brussels, Belgium - Near € 2 million
The EU's TEN-T Programme will co-finance with near € 2 million a study on the new generation of communications infrastructure for the European air traffic management. The project is to analyse the future r... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers the first Tiger HAD Block 2 attak helicopters to the French Army
Marignane, France - Additional enhacements compared to Block1, that increase the capabilities on the battlefields
The French Army’s Tiger combat helicopter fleet expanded with the delivery of the first two attack helicopters in the HAD Block 2 version, following its qualification by the French General Directorate f... more
AirlinesEtihad to take a stake in South African Airways?
Pretoria, South Africa - The United Arab Emirates carrier has an option to buy SAA’s shares, says the African airline CEO
After Alitalia, Etihad might add South African Airways (SAA) to its network. The African airline, “Technically in bankruptcy” according to the economy minister Lynne Brown, has been looking for a partner to... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. Alitalia: passenger traffic increases by 7% during Christma and New Year holidays
Rome, Italy - The airline forecasts to transport around 800 thousand travellers between December 23, 2014 and January 7, 2015
Alitalia expects to carry approximately 800,000 passengers, 7% more than last year during the Christmas and New Year holidays between December 23, 2014 and January 7, 2015. More than half will travel on... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Italian Transport Ministry: list of the protests announced for tomorrow. Regular trains
Rome, Italy - Four ones by Alitalia and ENAV personnel, from airport workers and satellite activities
The Italian Transports Ministry communicates the list of the strikes planned for tomorrow, on Friday December 12, 2014. This in particular is about the air transport sector. - CGIL-UIL union. Aircraft:... more
AirportsAircraft and strikes (2). SEA: possible effects on the operativeness at Milan airports tomorrow
Milan, Italy - Due to the protest announced from 10am to 6:00pm
SEA (Milan airports management company) communicates that the flights planned tomorrow at Milan-Malpensa and Milan-Linate airports could have delays and/or cancellations, due to the general national strike... more
Military aviationMilitary airplanes. The F-35 program might be too expensive for Canada
Ottawa, Canada - Estimates are given by the last Department of National Defence report on costs for F-18 fleet replacement
Estimates on the Canadian government’s F-35 program costs rise. According to the Department of National Defence, Ottawa will spend 45.8 billion dollars for the life-cycle cost of the 65 fifth-generation a... more
PeopleBell Helicopter appointed new RSM in Northern Europe
Fort Worth, Usa - Effective immediately
Bell Helicopter announced a new addition to the European team. Effective immediately, David Bond will assume the role of Regional Sales Manager (RSM), responsible for overseeing sales activity in the United... more
AccidentsFrench military airplane crashes on health care centre: one killed
Tours, France - The Alpha Jet took off from the near air force base for a night training flight
A French air force Alpha Jet military airplane crashed on a health home yesterday at 5:30 pm at Vouvray, near Tours in western France. The accident caused the death of a 63 year-old woman who lived in... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: airline profitability improves with falling oil prices
Geneva, Switzerland - Financial health drives consumer benefits
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an outlook for improved industry profitability in its Economic Performance of the Air Transport Industry report. Airlines are expected to post... more
IndustryAirplanes. Boeing and South African Airways launched Project Solaris: energy-rich tobacco to make sustainable aviation biofuel
Marble Hall, South-Africa - Pioneering plan supports South Africa’s rural economy, environment, public health
Boeing and South African Airways (SAA) announced that South African farmers will soon harvest their first crop of energy-rich tobacco plants, an important step towards using the plants to make sustainable... more
IndustryAirbus: China needs over 5,300 new aircraft in the next 20 years
Toulouse, France - Chinese domestic traffic to become the world’s number one within 10 years
Airbus forecasts that China will need over 5,300 new passenger aircraft and freighters from 2014 to 2033, with a total market value of USD 820 billion. It represents 17 per cent of the world total demand... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters develops with aircraft operators the rotorcraft industry’s first "Flight Crew Operating Manual"
Marignane, France - Best practices and recommendations are provided for EC-225s in oil and gas missions
Airbus Helicopters is working together with Helicopter Operators to develop a "Flight Crew Operating Manual" (FCOM) for EC-225 aircraft that are utilized for oil and gas missions, marking the first such... more
Military aviationIs Chinese fighter airplane J-31 able to shoot down an F-35?
Beijing, China - The chairman of the firm making the jet said it, but experts are sceptical
The J-31, Chinese version of fifth generation fighter jets, has been presented one month ago at “Air Show China 2014”, but its characteristics and performances remain largely unknown. Lin Zuomin, chairman of... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and safety. Tyler (IATA): international rules on anti-aircraft weapons needed
Geneva, Switzerland - IATA General Director highlighted the lesson that industry must learn from the accidents at Malaysia Airlines flights
Tony Tyler, the General Director of IATA (International Air Transport Association) proposed the UN agency ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) to implement international law regulating weapons... more
Military aviationThe United Kingdom has no maritime patrol aircraft, asks for NATO help
London, United Kingdom - Four allies’ airplanes joined the research for a Russian submarine off Scotland
The United Kingdom had to call three NATO countries for help in the “Hunt” for a Russian submarine off Scotland. The Royal Air Force (RAF), after cuts to defence budget, has no more maritime patrol air... more
UAS-DronesThe United States will launch drones from “Aircraft carriers in the sky”
Washington, USA - Several companies have submitted their proposals to the government agency for the development of military technologies
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) -an agency of the United States Department of Defense responsible for the development of new technologies for use by the military- is seeking ideas... more
IndustryAirbus DS wins A-400M aircraft support contract from France and UK
Paris, France - The two countries have ordered 50 and 22 "Atlas", respectively
Airbus Defence and Space has won a contract from France and the UK to provide a wide-ranging and Innovative in-service support (ISS) package underpinning the entry into service of the A-400M "Atlas" new-generation... more
Military aviationMilitary aircraft. Chinese national accused of corporate espionage for a US Air Force project
Washington, USA - The man allegedly tried to export proprietary documents regarding the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program
A Chinese national has been charged in the United States of trying to export proprietary information on titanium used in a US Air Force program, most likely the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, The 36 year old... more
SecurityEASA will analyse near mid-air collisions involving military aircraft
Cologne, Germany - It will deliver its recommendations to the European Commission in March 2015
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) received a request from the European Commission to investigate a series of near mid-air collisions between European passenger planes and military aircraft during... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters' first EC-135 T3/P3 enters service with Aiut Alpin Dolomites
Pontives, Italy - In high-altitude rescue operations
The newest light-weight twin-engine rotorcraft is now in service with the operational start-up of Airbus Helicopters’ upgraded EC-135 T3/P3 of Aiut Alpin Dolomites – a northern Italy-based Alpine mountain res... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. ACI EUROPE ensures effective airport participation in SESAR Deployment
Brussels, Belgium - After the partnership agreement signed with the EC for the modernisation of ATM system
Last Friday, a unique industry consortium representing airlines, airports and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) signed a partnership agreement with the European Commission for the modernisation... more
IndustryThales Alenia Space to supply very-high-resolution optical payload for United Arab Emirates’ Falcon Eye program
Rome, Italy - This contract was officially signed by the UAE in August 2014 and is now entering into force
Thales Alenia Space has been selected by the United Arab Emirates Air Force (UAEAF) to develop the very-high-resolution payload for their Falcon Eye program, within the scope of a consortium led by Airbus... more
IndustryAnsaldo’s sale: Moretti wants to close before Christmas
Rome, Italy - Ansaldo’s sale: Moretti wants to close before Christmas
Mauro Moretti, Finmeccanica CEO, wants to close the sale of the Group’s railway sector as soon as possible. For this reason he invited the two candidates for the purchase of AnsaldoBreda and Ansaldo S... more
SecurityAircraft and safety. IATA launches "Lithium Battery Risk Mitigation Guidance for Airline Operators" ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Montreal, Canada - In addition to being available free of charge, it is copyright-free, allowing download and onward distribution to interested users
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the publication of the first edition of the Lithium Battery Risk Mitigation Guidance for Operators. This free on-line guidance material provides... more
HelicoptersMistral helicopter carriers. Hollande meets Putin in Moscow
Paris, France - But the Russian president denies discussing the matter
Coming back from an unscheduled visit to Moscow, the French president François Hollande said to the French media that Mistral helicopter carriers supply is connected with the implementation of Minsk agreement.... more
AccidentsUSA, aircraft crashes on house: six dead and two buildings destroyed (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - The Embraer Phenom 100 business jet caught fire after the collision because of a fuel leak
An Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100 business airplane crashed on a house in Maryland on Monday December 8, 1.6 km from its destination, the Montgomery County Airpark in a Washington suburb. Six people died in... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Moretti ready for dismissions
Rome, Italy - Participations in Mbda, Drs and Sukhoi to be put on sale, the Italian holding bets on Alenia, ATR and AgustaWestland
Finmeccanica’s business plan will be presented in January, but it is already possible to sketch the main lines of the Italian aerospace group’s future. Mauro Moretti, appointed CEO in May by Renzi’s gover... more
Military aviationNigeria releases Antonov aircraft detained on Saturday
Kano, Nigeria - The Russian airplane transported two French helicopters
Nigeria released yesterday an Antonov 124 cargo airplane carrying two French military helicopters Gazelle, impounded at Kano airport, in the north of the country, on Saturday. The aircraft took off from... more
Tilt-rotorsNew weapons for Osprey V-22 tiltrotor
Fort Worth, USA - Dependence on attack helicopters will thus be reduced
The V-22 Osprey will be equipped with forward-firing capability. The news was given yesterday by Bell Boeing, the tiltrotor producer, after doing successful demonstration at the United States Army Proving... more
Fair and shows"AERO Friedrichshafen 2015", entire spectrum of general aviation represented: planes, gliders, ULM, helicopters, UAV
Friedrichshafen, Germany - Four special areas: Avionics, Engine Area, e-flight-expo and RPAS Expo
With an expanded concept and more than 630 exhibitors, the "AERO 2015" is set to maintain its position as the largest trade show for general aviation in Europe. Not only will the e-flight-expo, Avionics... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace: aereo Avanti Evo ottiene certificazione Easa
Dubai, Emirati Arabi Uniti - I primi due velivoli sono destinati a clienti privati indiani
Piaggio Aerospace, l’azienda attiva nella progettazione, costruzione sviluppo e manutenzione di aerei e motori aeronautici, ha annunciato oggi durante il "Meba", la fiera della business aviation in c... more
DefenseItalian Navy: Italy and Tunisia at the "OASIS" drill. The Italian participation with ships, a SH-212 helicopter and team
Rome, Italy - The 12th edition takes place from today to next Sunday, December 14
The Italian-Tunisian bilateral drill, "OASIS", takes place from today to December 14 in the Eastern of Sicily. The exercise, at its 12th edition, is in the context of a series of cooperation activities... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecast. Bad weather in Italy: snow alert, thunderstorms and strong winds
Rome, Italy - A yellow criticality predicted for today
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecast, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. Rains with downpour or storm aspect predicted from the morning of today... more
IndustryAirbus: LAN took delivery of A-321 airplane
Toulouse, France - It is the first of 48 ordered by the airline
LAN Airlines, part of LATAM Airlines Group celebrated the arrival of its first A-321 aircraft at Santiago’s "Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport". This marks a significant milestone as... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Immaculate Conception's long week-end to everybody
Rome, Italy - The agency, after a three-day week-end, will regularly open next Tuesday, December 9
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, readers, reporters and social network fans, that it will be closed next Monday, December 8, in the occasion of the Immaculate Conception festivity. The Agency... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers three TH-135 training aircraft to JMSDF
Tokyo, Japan - It is a variant of the EC-135T2+
Airbus Helicopters Japan has successfully handed over three TH-135 training helicopters to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The three aircraft delivered between October and December are the... more
HelicoptersFrench Defence Minister: we might not deliver Mistral ships to Russia
Paris, France - Paris will check if ceasefire and the inviolability of Ukrainian borders are respected
After the suspension of Mistral helicopter carrier ships delivery to Russia decreed by French president François Hollande (for details see AVIONEWS) the Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian declared today... more
HelicoptersSikorsky to provide 16 Seahawk helicopters to Indian Navy
New Delhi, India - A company participated by AgustaWestland was excluded because of the alleged Finmeccanica’s bribe to Indian officials
The Indian Navy selected Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk for its shipboard multi-role helicopter (MRH) requirement yesterday. New Delhi launched a tender for 16 helicopters with an option for another eight in 2008.... more
AerospaceOrion: first launch cancelled yesterday, the capsule took off today around 7:00
Cape Canaveral, USA - The mission had been postponed four times and then deferred 24 hours
Orion space capsule launch, postponed four times yesterday and finally cancelled yesterday December 4, was eventually successfully done today, few minutes after 7:00 local time from Cape Canaveral NASA... more
DefenseAircraft and defense: Italy is member of the EATC
Rome, Italy - The Country will transfer the authority to the EATC of all KC-767A, seven Alenia C-27J Spartan as well as the whole Lockheed C-130J Hercules fleet
Yesterday, on December 4th, the leading Italian General in his function of the Italian Air Force, General Pasquale Preziosa signed the respective Note of Participation (NoP), making Italy immediately a... more
AirlinesAlitalia gets second instalment of “Bridge-loan”
Rome, Italy - Poste italiane and CAI investors have contributed with 180 million Euros so far
Alitalia-CAI partners paid these days the second instalment of the “Bridge-loan” meant to ensure the carrier’s current assets until the final agreement with Etihad is signed, which is expected to happe... more
ReportAir India urges a decision on VVIP aircraft
New Delhi, India - New Delhi has to replace its Boeing 747 fleet
An inter-ministerial workgroup in New Delhi is evaluating which airplane to adopt as a replacement for Boeing 747 (also called Jumbo Jet), a four-engine aircraft used by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to fly... more
IndustryAnsaldoBreda sale: the Chinese to present offer within days
Rome, Italy - Reopening of the tender for the purchase of Finmeccanica’s rail companies seems to be sure
Rumours on the reopening of the tender for the purchase of AnsaldoBreda and Ansaldo Sts, Finmeccanica’s rail sector subsidiaries, are getting more concrete every day. New reports from sources close to t... more
PeopleAirplanes and airlines. Alitalia appoints new management team, effective from next January 1st
Rome, Italy - Under the leadership of its recently appointed CEO Silvano Cassano
Alitalia, Italy’s leading airline, today announced a new management team, who will implement a major turnaround strategy to develop the carrier into a competitive, sustainably profitable business, under t... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecast. Bad weather in Italy: thunderstorm alert on the South and strong winds in Sardinia
Rome, Italy - An orange criticality on Sardinia, Sicily, Calabria, Basilicata, Campania and eastern Po valley
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a further bulletin for adverse weather conditions. It integrates and extends those already diffused in the last days. Gale... more
PeopleIBAR: Umberto Solimeno unanimously elected as President again
Rome, Italy - Great satisfaction for him, after a first two year period marked by successes at the leadership
The General assembly of IBAR ((Italian Board Airline Representatives) voted and unanimously elected the outgoing President, Umberto Solimeno (Air Canada). Great satisfaction for him, after a first two... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. IATA: passenger traffic maintains strong growth in October
Geneva, Switzerland - Capacity increased by 5.5%, causing load factor to rise 0.1 percentage points to 79.1%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for October showing a strengthening in demand growth compared to September 2014 and to the year-ago period.... more