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IndustryFinmeccanica: waiting for the half-year report
Rome, Italy - Considering the figures of the placing on the stock exchange (-2,8) it seems that the company is suffering from the lack of orders
Finmeccanica decreased by -2,87 up to 7,78 Euros on the shareholding. According to experts, it is foreseen a negative, or maybe not very successful, half-year report, that is going to be published in these... more
AirportsEIB invests 300 million Euros in Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - It is one of the biggest subsidy made by the European institution to Roman infrastructure projects by now
Following the examination of the documents by the Board of the European Investment Bank (EIB) started on June, it is continuing the process for the financing in order to enlarge “Leonardo Da Vinci” air... more
CuriositiesAir Malta: it is possible to breastfeed on its airplanes and to receive further assistance
La Valletta, Malta - The airline launched a policy that coincides with the world week of it
Air Malta officially welcomed the breast-feeding on its airplanes and launched a policy that corresponds with the World Breast-Feeding Week from August 1 to 7, moment in which the international awareness... more
ReportLibya. Italian Minister Mogherini chairs coordination table with Embassy and Crisis Unit: aircraft for return of Italians and others in the next days
Rome, Italy - On the request of some governments, Italy has also arranged for the departure of 30 persons of other nationalities
In response to the worsening crisis in Libya, Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini chaired a coordination meeting yesterday evening with our embassy and the foreign ministry Crisis Unit. The... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: joint efforts to improve flight safety over conflict zones
Montreal, Canada - Flying today remains safe and secure way to travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airports Council International (ACI) and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization... more
Finance and economyAirbus Group shows continued progress in half-year (H1) 2014 results
Amsterdam, Holland - Reflecting operational improvement and the continued focus on programme execution
Airbus Group shows continued progress in Half-Year (H1) 2014 results. The highlights: - Revenues increase six percent to € 27.2 billion - EBIT before one-off up 10 percent to € 1.77 billion -... more
Fair and showsBoeing forecasts rising demand for commercial aircraft pilots and technicians for next 20 years (1.1 million wordwide)
Oshkosh, Usa - Asia Pacific, Middle East show strongest demand, most rapid growth
Boeing is forecasting continued strong growth in demand for commercial aircraft pilots and maintenance technicians as the global fleet expands over the next 20 years. Boeing's 2014 "Pilot and Technician... more
ReportPalazzo Chigi meeting about Alitalia-Etihad: Lupi optimistic. Tomorrow the deadline of Etihad ultimatum and answer by Alitalia
Rome, Italy - But many tangles to dissolve in a few hours: the recapitalization, Midco, the position by Poste and the unions
The assembly at Palazzo Chigi ended a short time ago, gathered urgently to face the ultimatum sent yesterday by the Etihad's CEO, James Hogan to Alitalia's CEO, Gabriele del Torchio. On agenda, the... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Sistri, Selex ES will discontinue its participation in the programme after termination of the contract
Rome, Italy - The company intends to avoid the risk of suffering new damages beyond those already endured
Selex Service Management, a company owned by Finmeccanica-Selex ES, has informed the ItalianMinistry for the Environment, Territory and Sea, of its intention to discontinue its participation in the SISTRI... more
Fair and shows"Oshkosh AirVenture". Piper aircraft attend the event. the projects of the company
Oshkosh, USA - "The company is back, and continues to focus on future"
Following the recent success in the trainer market Simon Caldecott, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Piper Aircraft in the occasion of the yearly briefing at "Oshkosh AirVenture 2014" (July... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: the fifth ATV was succcessfully launched (2)
Cannes, France - The industry supplied the ICC for all ATV cargo vessels
The European Space Agency’s fifth and last ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle) was successfully launched from the Guiana Space Center, Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. Thales Alenia Space supplied the I... more
ReportIndia and AgustaWestland helicopters. Finmeccanica out of the investigation of the Public Prosecutor's Office of Busto Arstizio
Rome, Italy - It is scheduled on October 9th the judgement of first instance for the two managers
The public prosecutor's office of Busto Arstizio Eugenio Fusco filed the legal action against Finmeccanica due to international corruption, for which the state's attorney asked for 6 years of imprisonment... more
ReportUkraine. Italian Minister Mogherini: the new sanctions send a strong signal to Russia
Rome, Italy - "The Malaysia Airlines tragedy should have prompted the Russian authorities to at last respect, through concrete acts, the repeated commitments made in recent months. But that did not happen”
The new sanctions approved yesterday in Brussels send a strong, unified signal to Russia to keep to the commitments made in recent months. This was the view of Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini, who... more
AerospaceESA: last ATV lifts off to supply the Space Station (VIDEO)
Kourou, French Guyana - Named after the Belgian scientist who formulated the Big Bang Theory, ATV "Georges Lemaître"
The fifth and final mission of ESA’s Automated Transfer Vehicle got off to a flying start today with its launch from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, heading for the International Space Sta... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: Investigations into the Company relating to the AW101 helicopters contract with the Indian Ministry of Defence discontinued
Rome, Italy - Finmeccanica non-involvement acknowledged
Finmeccanica announces that the Italian Prosecutor has discontinued investigations relating to the contract for 12 AW101 VVIP helicopters signed with the Indian Ministry of Defence in 2010. The Prosecutor... more
IndustryBoeing delivers ANA's first B-787/9 Dreamliner airplane
Washington, Usa - The Japanese airline to operate both variants of the family
Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) today announced the delivery of the airline's first B-787/9 Dreamliner airplane. ANA will become the world's first airline to operate both the 787/8 and /9 variants... more
Civil aviationUSA. BTS releases 1st-quarter 2014 air fare data: Cincinnati, Ohio had the highest average, while Sanford, Florida had the lowest
Washington, Usa - According to the figures reported today
The average domestic air fare decreased to $381 in the first quarter of 2014, down 1.0 percent from the average fare of $384 in the first quarter of 2013, adjusted for inflation, the US Department of Transportation’s B... more
AirportsItalian SAVE publishes a maxi-invitation to tender for 57 million Euros for the enlargement of the "Marco Polo" airport in Venice
Venice, Italy - The tendering procedure will be conducted only by telematic service
SAVE SpA, the management company of the "Marco Polo" airport in Venice, has published a call for competitive bids for 57 million Euros for the works concerning the passenger terminal, and for the redevelopment... more
IndustryAirbus terminates purchase order with Skymark Airlines for six A-380 aircraft
Toulouse, France - Signed in 2011
Following discussions with Skymark Airlines and in light of the airline’s expressed intentions in respect of the A-380 airplane, Airbus has in accordance with its contractual rights, notified carrier t... more
Fair and showsMahindra debuts Airvan 8 airplane with floats at "EAA AirVenture Airshow" (6)
Oshkosh, Usa - This version increases versatility and interest to operators in North America
Mahindra Aerospace, a part of India’s Mahindra Group, has recently added Wipline 3450 amphibious floats to its Airvan 8 utility aircraft. Wipaire Inc. has begun feasibility testing on the aircraft with f... more
Fair and showsFirst production HondaJet aircraft made public debut at "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014" (5)
Oshkosh, Usa - And a flight demonstration during the afternoon airshow
The first production HondaJet aircraft made its public debut yesterday at "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh". Following a celebratory event commemorating the occasion, the HondaJet concluded the day with an entertaining... more
Fair and shows"Oshkosh 2014" (4) . Perlan Project partners with Airbus Group to fly a glider to the edge of space (VIDEO)
Oshkosh, Usa - The mission was unveiled at the "EAA AirVenture" convention
Perlan Project Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit aeronautical exploration and atmospheric science research organization that utilizes sailplanes (gliders) designed to fly at extremely high altitudes, announced... more
AirlinesVirgin America airline files for an Initial Public Offer
Rome , Italy - The decision was in the air for about a year
Virgin America Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Cush said almost a year ago that a possible stock sale would be one of the program of the carrier. In fact, even if the details of the operation are... more
AirlinesJet Airways planes for a renewal in the design of its airplanes
Rome , Italy - An airline that is ever-growing in Asian overview
Indian Jet Airways airline, together with Boeing, has announced a renewal in the design of its first- and business-class cabins, to compete with the two international giants Singapore Airlines and Etihad,... more
Fair and shows"Oshkosh AirVenture" (3): L-3 Communications presents its new device for air traffic control
Oshkosh, USA - Great innovations and lower operating costs
The American holding L-3 Communications, one of the leaders for the production of devices for monitoring an controlling of air traffic, in the occasion of the opening day of "Oshkosh Airshow 2014" (July... more
Finance and economyAirbus Group closes acquisition of Salzburg München Bank and establishes a company bank
Toulouse, France - In order to provide additional financing options
Airbus Group unveils today to have closed the acquisition of Salzburg München Bank AG from Raiffeisenverband Salzburg on 25 July 2014. The financial operation allows the aeronautics and space group to... more
Fair and shows"Oshkosh AirVenture" (2): Cirrus to deliver its SF-50 Vision airplanes by the end of 2015
Oshkosh, USA - After years of projects, here is the seven-seat single-engine model produced by the company
In the occasion of the opening day of "Oshkosh AirVenture" (July 28th-August 3rd), the greatest airplanes gathering in the United States, Cirrus Aircraft in the person of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO)... more
Fair and shows"Oshkosh AirVenture" starts the "One Week Wonder": from the kit to the operating airplane in just one week (VIDEO)
Oshkosh, USA - The attendees will see all the assemble procedures, from the start to the end
"Oshkosh AirVenture" (July 28th-3rd August) opened yesterday, the greatest airplane gathering in the United States. Tens of thousands of people take part to it: corporate leaders, international delegates... more
HelicoptersEnstrom obtains certification of Garmin G1000H Integrated Flight Deck to install in its 480B helicopter
Menominne, Usa - The new configuration will be designated the 480B-G
Enstrom announced that the Federal Aviation Administration has certified the Garmin G1000H all-glass, integrated flight deck for installation in its 480B helicopter model. The new configuration will be... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for storms on the North and Centre
Rome, Italy - A bulletin for adverse conditions issued
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. Rains, with downpour or storm aspect, are predicted from today... more
SecurityFAA: civil penalty against Southwest Airlines
Washington, Usa - For USD 12 million
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $12 million civil penalty against Southwest Airlines for failing to comply with Federal Aviation Regulations i... more
Civil aviationIATA: Venezuela still blocking USD 4.1 billion owed to airlines
Miami, USA - International Capacity Falls 36% under Growing Financial Burden
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the Venezuelan government to honor the commitment it made in March to permit airlines to repatriate in full and at fair exchange rates airline... more
Fair and showsThe air traffic increases at Oshkosh tower control: the Airshow opens today (VIDEO)
Oshkosh, USA - The greatest airplane gathering in the US, from July 28th to August 3rd
The Oshkosh Airshow opens today, the greatest airplane gathering in the United States. Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) sponsors the event, which yearly takes place in the same name city of Wisconsin. During... more
UAS-DronesUS restrictions on UAV aircraft: 30 professors send a letter to FAA
Rome , Italy - Signed by names coming from the most prestigious American universities
According to local press, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received a letter signed by thirty university American professors, against the restriction imposed by the body concerning the use of... more
IndustryAirbus Defence and Space completes P-3 Orion aircraft modernisation program for Brazilian Air Force
Madrid, Spain - The industry has delivered the last of nine ASW models to FAB
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the last of nine P-3 Orion anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft modernised with new systems and avionics for the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The aircraft has been... more
ReportAirport of Tripoli as a war-theatre. Serious damages to the tail of the A-320/214 aircraft opted by Libyan Airlines (VIDEO)
Rome , Italy - Unaccessible runways, at least two aircraft were burnt and the control tower damaged
It is still ongoing the fight for the manage of the airport of Tripoli, that is causing several victims everyday among civilians. In fact, an aircraft operated by Libyan Airlines was seriously damaged... more
Civil aviationICAO: its meeting will discuss tomorrow downing of Malaysia Airlines airplane
Montreal, Canada - A high level meeting that will have as themes the risks to civil aviation arising from conflict zones
A meeting will take place tomorrow, 29 July at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, to discuss issues surrounding the downing of MH17 flight (Malaysia Airlines aircraft). Olumuyiwa... more
IndustryBoeing. The Perlan Mission II press event today: a high-altitude glider for ambitious project of data collection (VIDEO)
Washington, Usa - A flight of long distance at altitude (90,000ft) will obtain elements on the atmosphere and on ozone
The Perlan Project Press Event is fixed at 2pm on Monday July 28th in the Boeing Plaza for the unveiling of the exciting new title partner of Perlan Mission II. It intends to set new altitude records (90,000ft)... more
Military aviationAirbus DS: Brazil orders C295 SaR aircraft
Madrid, Spain - The three planes add to existing fleet of 12 transport configuration
Brazil has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for the acquisition of three Airbus C295 search and rescue (SAR) aircraft. The three aircraft will progressively be delivered to the Brazilian... more
IndustryAgustaWestland. The Indian Government postponed the decision for the purchase of 116 multipurpose helicopters
Rome, Italy - The reason would be the participation of the subsidiary of Finmeccanica
According to sources close to the Indian Ministry of Defence, reported by the news agency “Pti”, New Delhi has postponed the decision for the purchase of 116 military multipurpose helicopters, to which the... more
ReportAir Algerie. The second black box has been restored, too
Rome, Italy - They will be moved to France to be examined
The second black box of the airliner McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (registration EC-LTV) has been restored, operated by Air Algerie, crashed down in Mali last Thursday 24th of April, after disappearing from... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: tender for two specially equipped EC-145 in Russia
Moscow, Russia - The aircraft will be delivered for air ambulance service operations in Moscow
As recently announced by the Moscow Health Department, following an open tender, Airbus Helicopters Vostok was awarded a contract to supply two medical helicopters for the Health Department’s Scientific a... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group to resume flights from and to Tel Aviv on Saturday, 26 July
Frankfurt, Germany - From and to "Ben Gurion International Airport"
"On the basis of the most up-to-date information we have available and our own assessment of the local security situation, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group will resume their flights from and to 'Ben... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM: financial year 2014. first half results
Rome, Italy - Revenues of 6.45 billion euros, up 1.7%
Financial Year 2014: First Half results: SECOND QUARTER Revenues of 6.45 billion euros, up 1.7% like-for-like; passenger unit revenue up 1.3% at constant currency thanks to strict capacity discipline Operating... more
Finance and economyAlitalia. Shareholders' meeting of today: increase of capital stock decided up to a maximum of EUR 250 million
Rome, Italy - The board of statutory auditors and accounting appointed for 2014-2016 period
The Alitalia-CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana SpA) shareholders meeting, chaired by Roberto Colaninno, gathered today in Fiumicino, in extraordinary and ordinary session. The meeting in extraordinary session... more
ReportConcorde, fourteen years ago the accident that ended supersonic aircraft’ career
Rome, Italy - The history of the aircraft considered to be the fastest, most reliable and secure in the world
It was January 21, 1976 when the first Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde airplane began its commercial flights on London-Bahrain and Paris-Rio De Janeiro routes, and a few years later also to New York, where... more
ReportShot down aircraft in Ukraine, a new shocking theory on the causes of the disaster
Rome , Italy - A source from Ukrainian government talks about a terrible mistake made by Kiev army
The investigation on the causes of the shooting down of the B-777/200ER airplane operated by Malaysia Airlines are ongoing, with a new theory that from few hours is circulating among Russian and international... more
Press releaseAlitalia on referendum: the airline read the results
Rome, Italy - With the communication by the unions
"Alitalia has read, with communication by unions, the results on the referendum on the company agreements of last July 16-17, promoted by Uiltrasporti, that indicate 3555 votants on a company population... more
Civil aviationMalaysian Airlines' flight MH17 (3). AEA: debate on airspace security guidance for airlines urgently needed
Brussels, Belgium - The Association strongly condemns its downing
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) calls for an urgent international debate about airspace security guidance for airlines. The downing of Malaysian Airlines’ flight MH17, which AEA strongly condemns, a... more
AccidentsAir Algerie (2). One black box of the aircraft crashed down has been recovered
Rome , Italy - France confirms the theory on the route change
Before disappearing, the pilot asked for a route change, maybe because of bad weather condition; this would be the cause of the air disaster occurred yesterday, when an aircraft operated by Air Algerie... more