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Fair and shows"Innoprom 2014": the debut of Chirok, the UAV aircraft with unique and numerous features
Ekaterinburg, Russia - It is built fo civil and military purposes, it can be armed with high-precision devices
"Innoprom2014" (9th-12th of July) has opened today, the international fair for technology, materials and clever solutions, that yearly takes place in Ekaterinburg, in the Ural Mountains. The press has... more
AirportsAena privatization: the cornerstone will get up to 21% of the share capital
Madrid, Spain - Each stable shareholder will get up to 7%
After the "No" told by the Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (Cnmc), the Spanish authority for proper operation and transparency of the marketplace (see AVIONEWS), there are new upgrades... more
IndustryBoeing: Air New Zealand receives B-787/9 Dreamliner airplane
Washington, Usa - First of 10 aircraft for the launch customer's fleet
Boeing announced today the first B-787/9 Dreamliner delivery with launch customer Air New Zealand. About 1,000 Boeing employees representing the 787 program joined Air New Zealand executives and guests... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters’ EC-175 full-flight simulator is ready for service
Marignane, France - Located at the Helisim Training Academy
The first Level D full-flight simulator for Airbus Helicopters’ EC-175 rotorcraft has received airworthiness certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), enabling launch pilots to be t... more
Press releaseAirplanes and State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into Milan airport ground-handling services
Brussels, Belgium - It gives interested third parties the opportunity to comment
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to examine whether a €25 million capital injection by SEA SpA, the publicly owned manager of the Italian airport Milan, in favour of its new g... more
AirportsAena investigates on the near miss at Barcelona's airport (VIDEO)
Barcelona, Spain - After the objections made by Utair, the Spanish public body for aviation wants to identify the reason of the "Near accident"
On Saturday morning, a Russian plane of Utair Airlines almost collided with an aircraft of Aerolíneas Argentinas at international airport of Barcelona-El Prat. The Argentinean Airbus A-340/300 was... more
Press releaseAircraft. EU-industry partnerships seek innovation boost with first EUR 1 bn for projects ("Clean Sky 2" and "Sesar 2020"
Brussels, Belgium - At a launch event in Brussels today, the private partners were represented by Massimo Garbini, CEO of Italian ENAV
Research partnerships between the EU, the private sector and Member States today presented their first calls for projects and partners under "Horizon 2020", the EU's € 80 billion research and innovation p... more
Fair and showsAirbus Group to have major presence (aircraft) at "Farnborough Air Show"
Toulouse, France - A number of airplanes will be on static display
Airbus Group and its Divisions will present a wide array of cutting-edge products and emerging technologies that are shaping the future of the aeronautics industry at the "Farnborough International Air... more
IndustryATR: Bangkok Airways signs contract for three -72/600 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The delivery of the first aircraft is scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year
Thailand's Bangkok Airways and the European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR announce the signature of a contract for the purchase of three -72/600s, valued at approximately USD 24.6 million each. This... more
Press releaseAmnesty International: EU migration policies put lives and rights at risk
Rome, Italy - The organization said it in a new report published today
In their determination to seal off their borders, the European Union and its member States are putting the lives and rights of refugees and migrants at risk, Amnesty International said in a new report... more
Weather forecastsAircraft grounded at Okinawa's airport, "Neoguri" typhoon scares Japan
Naha, Japan - Fear of water explosions, more than strong wind
Aircraft grounded in Naha airport, the main city of Okinawa region on the far south of Japanese archipelago, due to the strong typhoon "Neoguri" that from some days is scaring Japan. The name of the storm... more
PeopleMesse Berlin: new supervisory board appointed
Berlin, Germany - Peter Zühlsdorff is the new chairman and Cornelia Yzer is its first deputy chairwoman
At its meeting the supervisory board of Messe Berlin GmbH elected Peter Zühlsdorff (73) to the post of chairman. The appointment of Peter Zühlsdorff, who is also chairman of the supervisory board of t... more
AirlineseasyJet: three new routes from Italy served from the next Winter season
Milan, Italy - Naples/London-Luton, Rome-Fiumicino/Marseille and Milan-Malpensa/Munich
easyJet announced the opening of three new routes that will be served as of next Winter season: Naples/London-Luton, Rome-Fiumicino/Marseille and Milan-Malpensa/Munich. The airline thanks to these routes,... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for storms on the North continues
Rome, Italy - A red criticality on Western of Lombardy, an orange on Friuli-Venezia Giulia and part of Veneto
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued an additional bulletin for adverse weather conditions that integrates and extends those diffused in the last days.... more
AirlinesAir Canada: record growth in Italy in the 2Q
Rome, Italy - 22 weekly flights, +32% flown
Air Canada closed its 2Q of the year in Italy with a strong growth. The positive trend continues after the first three months of the year. The flight increase -currently 22 every week- has been welcomed... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Skywest Airlines
Seattle, Usa - For USD 295,750
The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $295,750 civil penalty against SkyWest Airlines, Inc. of St. George, Utah, for allegedly violating DOT d... more
HelicoptersRostvertol ready to series production "E" upgrade of the MI-28N "Night Hunter" helicopter
Moscow, Russia - It will be started not just the test phase ended
Rostvertol holding (manufacturer of the MI-26T, MI-35 and MI-28N helicopters, and for 75,06% owned by Russian Helicopters) is ready to begin the series production of the MI-28N "Night Hunter" helicopter... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways strengthens revenue with soaring passenger and cargo volumes in H1 2014
Abu Dhabi, EAU - Passenger numbers grow 22 per cent to 6.7 million between January and June
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has reported double-digit growth in passenger and cargo volumes during the first half of 2014, marking its strongest ever performance for... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: passenger trafffic up 4.8% at European airports during May
Brussels, Belgium - EU airports showed an increase averaging +4.4%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE yesterday released its traffic results for the month of May across the European airport network, revealing a robust year-on-year increase of +4.8% in passenger traffic... more
Airports"Falcone-Borsellino" airport in Palermo. Corporación América flies to Sicily
Palermo, Italy - Waiting for new terms, Eurnekian has already confirmed his presence
His holding manages fifty-five airports worldwide, but maybe this is not enough. We’re talking about the Argentinean businessman Eduardo Eurnekian, president of Corporación América that, after gaining the... more
PeopleATR appoints Giorgio Moreni as Chief Financial Officer
Toulouse, France - He succeeds Eric Baravian, after a four-year mandate
The ATR Assembly of Members has appointed Giorgio Moreni (45), as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of ATR. He succeeds Eric Baravian, whose four-year mandate according to ATR's statutes has expired in June... more
HelicoptersAustralian Helicopters signs for six AW-139 helicopters for EMS missions by Air Ambulance Victoria
Cascina Costa, Italy - Under a 10 year agreement to perform Emergency Medical Service
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland and Australian Helicopters announce the signature of a contract for AW-139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters that will be operated for Ambulance Victoria under a 10 year a... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters signs 123 rotorcraft over five years with three general aviation operators in China
Beijing, China - On the occasion of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s state visit in Beijing
On the occasion of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s state visit in Beijing where she met with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Airbus Helicopters signs a record 123 civil helicopters with three customers f... more
ReportMissing Malaysian Plane. Authorities will send new support equipment
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The search will not stop until the aircraft will be found
At the opening of a photo exhibition dedicated to the Malaysian B-777/200ER aircraft on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian Government said that it will send more ships to continue the investigations. It... more
AccidentsA Mil helicopter crashes near Hanoi, in Vietnam: 16 dead
Hanoi, Vietnam - And 5 injured. Causes are still unknown
This morning 7th of July, at around 7:50 am a Mil Mi-171 military helicopter, owned by the Army, crashed near the West area of Hanoi, in Vietnam, during a transfer flight, about fifteen minutes later the... more
HelicoptersAersud and Airbus Helicopters present the new EC-135T3/P3 aircraft from tomorrow
Trento, Italy - The helicopter will be tested at altitude of the Alps in Trentino
The new model of the EC-135T3/P3 aircraft by Airbus Helicopters will be presented at the Helicopters Italia in Trento from July 8 to 10, 2014. Airbus Helicopters chose Aersud Group and the Trentino's... more
Military aviationDefence. F-35 aircraft: the grounding will not condition the order made by UK
London, United Kingdom - The notice of the order would take place to "Royal International Air Tattoo" or to Farnborough airshow
The British Secretary of State for Defence, Philip Hammond, said: “We are trying to decide which is the best offer of sale for the taxpayer. Dialogue with the manufacturer (Lockheed Martin, Ed) deals a... more
Civil aviationIATA: new report confirms significant benefits of liberalized African air markets
Geneva, Switzerland - Aviation already supports 6.9 million jobs and more than $80 billion in GDP across Africa
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published a report setting out the considerable social and economic benefits of intra-African air service liberalization. The report, by the experienced... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Lufthansa and Air China strengthen partnership
Milan, Italy - During German Chancellor Angela Merkel's State visit to China
During German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s state visit to China, Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, and Song Zhiyong, President and Executive Director of Air C... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for the Northern regions
Rome, Italy - A yellow criticality on the Northern regions
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice indicates sparse rains, also with downpour or storm aspect,... more
PeopleFinmeccanica, State's attorney asks for six years for the ex-CEO
Rome, Italy - Accusations are international corruption and false billing
During the hearing, the State's Attorney Eugenio Fusco asked for six years in prison for Finameccanica former CEO Giuseppe Orsi, accused of international corruption and false billing. Orsi would have... more
ConferencesECAC/EU dialogue with the European air transport industry
Vienna, Austria - It brought together more than 170 senior-level aviation decision-makers and industry leaders
The ECAC/EU Dialogue with the European air transport industry, organised by the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) in cooperation with the European Commission and the Austrian Ministry for Transport,... more
ConferencesIATA: bolstering European competitiveness through connectivity
Vienna, Austria - Tony Tyler at the conference taking place in Vienna
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on European governments and regulators to bolster European competitiveness with measures focusing on improved global connectivity. Tony Tyler,... more
SecurityF-35 aircraft grounded after a fire aboard
Washington, USA - Meticulous inspections, 90 minutes per aircraft
American Authorities ordered the grouding of the F-35 fighter aircraft, after a fire aboard one of the expansive planes, on the 23rd of June, when the pilot was preparing to takeoff from Eglin Air Force... more
SecurityF-35 aircraft fleet grounding. But preparations continue for participation in international air shows
Washington, Usa - The root cause of the incident of last June 23 remains under investigation
The technical air worthiness authorities of the Department of the Air Force and Department of the Navy have issued a directive to ground the F-35 aircraft fleet based on initial findings from the runway... more
SecurityAirplanes and airports. France reinforces security measures for the flights to USA
Paris, France - On request by the American authorities
DGAC, the French Civil Aviation General Department, unveils that, on request by the American authorities, the security airport measures have been strengthened regarding the flights with USA as destination,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: from the end of October new connection to Marseille, the third new destination in 2014 from Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - After Skopje and Marrakech
On 26 October, Alitalia will inaugurate a new international direct link between Rome-Fiumicino and Marseilles. Tickets for this new flight can be purchased on our website, www.alitalia.com, via travel... more
Latest newsBilateral meeting of the Italian Government and EU commission today in Rome
Rome, Italy - First one of the semester at Villa Madama
The first meeting of the six-month Italian Presidency of the EU Council is held today in Villa Madama. It brings together the Ministers of the Italian Government and the European Commissioners. The President... more
IndustryBoeing reports second-quarter deliveries for airplanes and helicopters
Chicago, Usa - Across its commercial and defense operations
The Boeing Company announced yesterday deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the second quarter of 2014. Major program deliveries during the second quarter were as follows: Major... more
DefenseMBDA inaugurated French complex munitions demilitarization facility
Bourges Subdray, France - In the presence of civil and military authorities
Antoine Bouvier, MBDA’s Chief Executive Officer, in the presence of civil and military authorities, inaugurated France’s complex munitions demilitarization facility at MBDA’s Bourges Subdray site in th... more
ConferencesEtihad Airways wants to engage with Europe: the airline has acquired stakes in three airlines
Vienna, Austria - At an European Union conference on air transport competitiveness
The President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, James Hogan, today urged Europe’s governments and airlines to embrace external investment to help strengthen the aviation sector. Speaking i... more
AirportsAena privatization: rejected the proposal made by the ministry
Madrid, Spain - It would be better operate "In parcels"
Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC), the Spanish authority for proper operation and transparency of the marketplace, rejected the proposal made by the ministry of development for... more
Fair and showsBoeing: B-787/9 Dreamliner and P-8A Poseidon aircraft to make first airshow appearances at Farnborough
Chicago, Usa - This year's airshow marks the 40th anniversary of its participation
Boeing confirmed that the new B-787/9 Dreamliner and the P-8A Poseidon will participate for the first time in flying displays at the "Farnborough International Airshow", which runs July 14-20. This year's... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: air travel demand stays strong in May
Geneva, Switzerland - All regions except Africa experienced positive traffic growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing demand growth of 6.2% compared to May 2013. While this represented a deceleration compared... more
Press releaseAlitalia and Jet Airways reinforce code-share agreement on air links between Italy and India
Rome, Italy - The flights are on sale from July 1 for travel starting next Saturday
Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, and Alitalia, Italy’s leading carrier, announce the expansion of their code-share partnership offering guests enhanced network connectivity between Ind... more
AirportsNantes-Atlantique international airport: Vueling celebrates 400.000 passengers
Nantes, France - Two return tickets as a reward
Vueling airline celebrated its 400.000th passenger at Nantes-Atlantique international airport yesterday, giving to him/her two return tickets to Rome or Barcelona, with a person at his/her choice. There... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-320neo airplane reached completion
Toulouse, France - The aircraft is ready for the flight in September 2014
The assembly of Airbus’ first A-320neo has been completed following painting of the aircraft and the mounting of Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM engines. MSN6101, which will be the first A-320neo to fly, w... more
IndustryBoeing offers KC-46 Tanker aircraft in Republic of Korea competition
Washington, Usa - RoK prepares to acquire four airplanes
Boeing formally offered to the Republic of Korea (ROK) the KC-46, the US Air Force’s next-generation tanker, as Korea prepares to acquire four aircraft for its first tanker squadron. The industry... more
Fair and showsDTA Puglia signed international agreement with Aerospace Valley and si-Cluster
Toulouse, France - During a meeting at the "Toulouse Space Show"
An international cooperation agreement has been signed last Tuesday between Distretto Tecnologico Aerospaziale of Puglia (DTA) and Aerospace Valley (AV) of the Midi-Pyrenées region and the Hellenic District... more
PeopleFinmeccanica: Federico Fabretti is the new supervisor of External Relations and Communication
Rome, Italy - He is the former FS General Director of External Communication and media
Marco Forlani resigned as Executive Vice-President of External Relations and Communication. But his successor has been already named. He is Federico Fabretti, ex-General Director of External Communication... more