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Fair and showsAir shows in the second week in January
Rome, Italy - The events from 16 to 19 of this month
January 2014 16-19 Jan "US Sport Aviation Expo" Sebring Regional Airport, Sebring, FL, US Aircraft 16-18 Jan "Bahrain International Airshow" Sakhir Air Base, Bahrain 17-19 Jan "Havasu Balloon... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Airberlin asks 48 million Euros over the delays in the opening of Brandenburg Airport
Potsdam, Germany - The carrier is available to an out-of-court settlement
Airberlin is asking at least 48 million Euros in damages to the management firm of Berlin-Brandenburg Airport over the delays in the opening of the German capital's hub. The exact amount of the compensation... more
IndustryAirbus Group starts construction of new office campus at the airport of Toulouse
Toulouse, France - With a ceremony led by CEO Tom Enders and Mayor of Blagnac, Bernard Keller
Airbus Group today started construction of its new Office Campus at the airport of Toulouse in Blagnac, France, with a ground-breaking ceremony led by Chief Executive Officer Tom Enders. Over 1,500 people... more
Civil aviationIndia ready to welcome A-380 aircraft in its airports
New Delhi, India - "We are waiting for comments from airlines and ground-handling services", the Aviation minister explains
The A-380 aircraft could be cleared for landing in the Indian airports really soon : the topic has been debated for more than one year (AVIONEWS) So far the local government had denied the "Giant of... more
IndustryAirbus: Skymark Airlines' first A-380 airplane has started final assembly in Toulouse
Toulouse, France - Transported by Beluga aircraft
The vertical tailplane (VTP) for the first A-380 airplane for Skymark Airlines has been painted with the Japanese airline’s logo at Airbus’ facilities in Hamburg and transported by Beluga to Toulouse, whe... more
Civil aviationFAA: secretary Foxx announced 10 new members to the MAC
Washington, USA - The Management Advisory Council has 13 members
US Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx yesterday appointed 10 new members to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Management Advisory Council (MAC). The council advises the FAA on management,... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia CEO: "We are strong, and we don't feel the urgency of signing with Etihad"
Rome, Italy - Also the head of the Abu Dhabi-based carrier explained that some time will be needed to conclude the negotiations
A few hours after the meeting of the shareholders which confirmed him as Alitalia Chief Executive Officer, Gabriele Del Torchio released an interview to "Class Cnbc", reported by "Milano Finanza", in order... more
CargoAircraft and transport. Swiss competition authority fines several airlines for creation of a price cartel
Bern, Switzerland - Immunity for Lufthansa, thanks to its self-denunciation
COMCO, the Swiss competition authority, fined several carriers for the creation, between 2000 and 2005, of a cartel aimed to ensure high prices in the cargo sector. The overall sanction which was given... more
Civil aviationDeloitte: production of the commercial airplanes is in constant increase
Milan, Italy - The aerospace and defense sector will grow of 5% in 2014
According to the new report by Deloitte dedicated to the aerospace sector trend -"2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook"- the lasting decrease of the expenses in the defense field will have as direct... more
AirlinesTUI plans cost reduction plan and arrival of new aircraft
Hannover, Germany - Workers will be asked to accept pay freeze and early retirements
The German group TUI, which operates in the tourism and travel sector, means to start a massive cost reduction plan for TUIfly, the carrier of the holding: Munich-based newspaper "Sueddeutsche Zeitung"... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Etihad CEO: "We’ll continue to build our equity alliance"
Berlin, Germany - Hogan declines to comment
Etihad Airways Chief Executive Officer James Hogan, during a press conference in Berlin, declared that the Abu Dhabi-based carrier means to continue with its strategy of acquiring stakes in other companies.... more
Press releaseAlitalia: ordinary and extraordinary shareholders' meeting
Rome, Italy - New shareholders and new Board of Directors
The Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting was held today, at the registered office of Alitalia. Taking part were the new shareholders, introduced following the completion of the capital increase o... more
IndustryAirbus-Boeing dualism in 2013: the European company wins in terms of orders, the US' for deliveries
Toulouse, France - A record year for the Toulouse-based manufacturer
Boeing and Airbus have been competing for many years for the title of largest aircraft manufacturer globally, setting what something consider an outright duopoly. 2012 was an year which ended sharply... more
IndustryATR’s customer support activities yield outstanding results in 2013
Toulouse, France - The industry concludes GMA with 15 airlines covering more than 160 aircraft
ATR Customer Support activities achieved outstanding results in 2013. The European regional aircraft manufacturer has signed last year 15 Global Maintenance Agreements (GMA) covering a total fleet of more... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: snow alert on the North, rain and strong winds on the Central-South
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow in the early morning
A perturbation of Atlantic origin is reaching the Italian Peninsula, bringing conditions of marked fickleness from North and South. The phenomena will be already from this evening from Northern-Western... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger demand moderates in November
Geneva, Switzerland - Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 4.1%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November 2013 showing a moderation in the pace of recent demand growth. Total revenue passenger kilometers... more
Military aviationDassault in India to unlock the Rafale aircraft deal (VIDEO)
Bangalore, India - Meetings are scheduled with HAL to discuss the workshare agreements
Some executives from Dassault are in visit in India in order to try to unlock the negotiations for the purchase contract signed by New Delhi with the French aerospace company for the supply of 126 Rafale... more
Airlinesairberlin and Etihad Airways unveil A-320 aircraft in unique joint livery
Berlin, Germany - And announce expansion of partnership
airberlin and Etihad Airways today unveiled an A-320 aircraft in specially designed joint livery, symbolising the close ties between the two airlines and marking the launch of a new "Moving Forward" media... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Is Abu Dhabi aiming to a double hit with Alitalia and ADR?
Rome, Italy - The management firm of Fiumicino and Ciampino has been reportedly targeted by the sovereiegn investment fund of the emirate
Not just Alitalia: in addition to the well-known interest by Etihad Airways for the main Italian carrier, Abu Dhabi has put its eyes also on ADR, the management firm of Rome's Fiumicino and Ciampino airports,... more
IndustryAirbus press conference: new records in aircraft orders, deliveries and backlog in 2013 (VIDEO)
Toulouse, France - The industry hired some 3,000 people last year
Airbus exceeded commercial targets in 2013, achieving a new record of 626 aircraft deliveries (493 A-320 Family aircraft, 108 A-330, 25 A-380) to 93 customers (15 new) and a new industry record of 1619... more
AerospaceCygnus spacecraft attached to the International Space Station (VIDEO)
Wallops, USA - Successful first resupply mission for Orbital Sciences Corporation
Orbital Sciences Corp. Cygnus commercial cargo craft has arrived at the International Space Station on its first resupply mission. NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins was at the controls of the Canadarm2 inside... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Greece, is aviation the engine to exit the crisis? International arrivals up by 11%
Athens, Greece - Tourism generates 16.4% of the country's GDP
The Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) communicated very positive figures regarding the air transport industry in the European country, which is the worst victim of the economic crisis which... more
AerospaceItalian Defense Ministry and US DoD sign agreement for CIRA-AFRL collaboration
Capua, Italy - On the Ceramic-Matrix Composite
"In range of the Memorandum of Agreement RDT&E between the Italian Defense Ministry and the US Department of Defense, a collaboration agreement named 'Project Arrangement' has been signed with the ceramic... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. CAA to lower prices at London's airports: rage from Heathrow
London, United Kingdom - "A draconian position", the CEO of the main European hub claims
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today published its final decisions on economic regulation at London's Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports after April 2014, three hubs which overall handle more... more
PeopleIata: Clifford to lead the Association in Asia-Pacific
Geneva, Switzerland - As Regional Vice-President
The International Air Transport Association has appointed Conrad Clifford as Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific. Clifford joins IATA on 1 February 2014 and will be based in its Asia Pacific Regional... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines makes major investments for customers at San Francisco Airport
Chicago, Usa - The airline appoints vice-president of SFO hub
United Airlines and its partners at San Francisco International Airport are preparing to open the newly renovated Boarding Area E in Terminal 3, which will provide United customers ultra-modern, flyer-friendly... more
AirlinesAlitalia: two new links from Linate to Warsaw and to Prague with the Summer timetable 2014
Rome, Italy - The airline transported over 384,000 passengers in December on the Milan's airport
Alitalia will inaugurate two new international direct links from Milan-Linate to Warsaw and to Prague, with the Summer time 2014. The starting of the new connections to the two cities of the East Europe... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia: lists for the the renewal of the board revealed
Rome, Italy - Castellucci (Atlantia): "Etihad is the best viable solution"
The shareholders of Alitalia presented the lists for the renewal of the board of directors of the main Italian carrier: rumours regarding a confirmation, at least temporary (that is to say until the conclusion... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Is Thai Airways facing bankruptcy? Bangkok denies: "Groundless rumours"
Bangkok, Thailand - The Asian carrier suffered heavy losses during the past months
Thai Transport Minister Chadchart Sittipunt and Thai Airways denied rumours circulating in the past few days, according to which the Asian carrier is close to bankruptcy. In an interview with the "Bangkok... more
AerospaceSuccessful launch, Cygnus finally en route for the Space Station (VIDEO)
Wallops, USA - Docking with the orbiting laboratory expected on Sunday
NASA commercial partner Orbital Sciences Corporation launched its Cygnus cargo spacecraft aboard the Antares rocket at 1:07 pm EST (6:07 GMT/UTC) Thursday from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport Pad... more
PeopleATR: François Hollande's visit in Toulouse
Toulouse, France - He welcomed by its CEO, Filippo Bagnato
The French President, François Hollande chose the ATR's facility in Toulouse to chair a round table about the "Shock of simplification" announced already in his speech on New Year's day to the French... more
AccidentsNATO aircraft crashes in Afghanistan, three casualties
Kabul, Afghanistan - The victims are two service members and one civilian employee
An aircraft of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), the NATO-led security mission in Afghanistan, crashed today, Friday 10 January 2014, in the Eastern part of the Middle Eastern country,... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Los Angeles Airport wants 21.5 million dollars from American Airlines over unpaid fees
New York, USA - The dispute involves the calculation of charges in the Californian hub
The city of Los Angeles asked a US Bankruptcy Court for permission to file a lawsuit against American Airlines to collect about 21.5 million dollars (about 15.8 million Euros) in unpaid fees to operate... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian Filt Cgil union: 24 hour national strike for Meridiana
Rome, Italy - Fixed for next January 29
A 24 hour national strike by all ground and flying staff of Meridiana Group is fixed for next January 29. The protest has been announced by Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Ugl Trasporti "Because the problems remain... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo lands with B-777F aircraft in Asia for the first time
Frankfurt, Germany - Seven weeks after the maiden flight of the freighter model
A good seven weeks after the maiden flight of Lufthansa Cargo’s B-777F airplane, the freight airline’s new flagship landed in Asia for the first time. The “Triple Seven” safely reached its destination in the... more
IndustryA-350XWB airplane in Bolivia for high altitude testing
Toulouse, France - At Cochabamba (8,300 feet above sea level) and La Paz (13,300 ft)
The A-350XWB development aircraft, MSN3, is in Bolivia where it will perform a series of tests at the high altitude airfields of Cochabamba and La Paz. Cochabamba is around 8,300 feet above sea level,... more
SecurityWinter Olympics: no liquids on board of the aircraft in the Russian airports
Moscow, Russia - The measure will remain in force through March 21
The 22nd edition of the Winter Olympics will open its doors in Sochi on February 6: Russia, considering the recent terrorist attacks in Volgograd which caused the death of 34 persons, is implementing several... more
CargoAircraft and transport. Iata: cargo continues moderate recovery
Geneva, Switzerland - Uneven growth across regions in November 2013
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing a 6.1% growth in demand (measured in freight tonne kilometers or FTK) for air freight in November 2013 over the same month in... more
HelicoptersWelcome on board: Airbus Helicopters takes off
Marignane, France - Effective yesterday
The rebranding of Eurocopter as Airbus Helicopters, effective yesterday, marks a new era in the history of the company, which joins Airbus and Airbus Defense & Space within the new Airbus Group –the g... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia: temporary confirmation for CEO and Chairman?
Rome, Italy - Colaninno and Del Torchio could maintain their roles until the conclusion of the agreement with Etihad
There is not an official announcement, but according to rumours it is probable that Gabriele Del Torchio and Roberto Colaninno, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Alitalia respectively, will continue... more
AerospaceCygnus: new launch attempt scheduled for today
Wallops, USA - Risks considered "Within acceptable limits"
Orbital Sciences Corporation has confirmed it will proceed with a launch attempt from American space agency NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Wallops Island, Virginia. at 1:07 pm EST (5:07 pm GMT/UTC)... more
Civil aviationAircraft and safety. Easa: significant improvements for Global Aviation in 2013
Cologne, Germany - The start of 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of commercial aviation
The start of 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of commercial aviation together with the achievement of the best safety record in aviation history. Worldwide, fatal accidents involving large commercial... more
AerospaceCygnus' launch postponed again due to the solar activity
Wallops, USA - Liftoff maybe rescheduled for Thursday 9
Today, Wednesday 8 December 2014, in the morning Orbital Sciences Corp. decided to scrub the launch attempt of the Antares rocket and the Cygnus cargo spacecraft on the company's first resupply mission... more
AirlinesEstonian Air carried 551,169 passengers last year
Tallinn, Estonia - The results of 2013 are in line with the restructuring plan
In 2013 Estonian Air carried altogether 551,169 passengers, out of which 545,459 on regular flights. In December the airline carried 41,083 passengers, out of which 40,891 on regular flights. Its load... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Berlin-Brandenburg: the opening will not be in 2014
Berlin, Germany - The confirmation comes directly from the Mayor of the German capital
Berlin-Brandenburg Airport will not open in 2014: the confirmation came directly from Klaus Wovereit, Mayor of the German capital, who is also head of the management firm’s supervisory board. Chief E... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia: will Cempella be the new Chairman?
Rome, Italy - The former CEO is considered the favourite, but there is the hypothesis of a prorogation of Colaninno's mandate until the closure of the agreement with Etihad
Alitalia is moving towards its future with a look to its past: according to rumours, the favourite for the role of Chairman of the main Italian carrier is indeed Domenico Cempella, former Chief Executive... more
Military aviation"Frecce Tricolori": is it right to use them in a commercial? (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The Italian aerobatic team involved in an advertisement
During the past days a well-known Italian internet-service provider started an advertising campaign, which has the characteristics of utilizing an unusual group of "Actors": the "Frecce Tricolori", the... more
AccidentsAccident for a USAF helicopter in the UK: four casualties
Cley-Next-The-Sea , United Kingdom - The cause could have been a bird strike
Four persons were killed in the crash of a Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk of the 48th Fighter Wing of the United States Air Force in Norfolk County (United Kingdom): the accident occurred in the evening of... more
PeopleAirbus Group: Allan McArtor to become Chairman and CEO next March
Toulouse, France - He succeeds Sean O’Keefe
Sean O'Keefe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Group, Inc, the company's North American business unit, will resign his position effective 1 March 2014. His successor will be Allan McArtor,... more
IndustryBoeing closes 2013 with record commercial aircraft deliveries
Seattle, Usa - 648 units, unfilled orders 5,080 at the end of the year
Boeing set a company record in 2013 for the most commercial airplanes delivered in a single year with 648. The company's unfilled commercial orders stood at 5,080 at the end of the year –also a new Boeing r... more