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AirlinesAircraft and transport. Adria Airways to open a new base in Verona in 2014
Ljubljana, Slovenia - The Slovenian company will initially operate feeder services on routes which were previoulsy flown by Air Dolomiti
Adria Airways is planning to open a new base at Verona's "Catullo" Airport in 2014: the main Slovenian carrier will initially operate feeder services towards bases of companies of the Lufthansa Group. The... more
ReportVisit of EC President Barroso to Lampedusa today
Lampedusa, Italy - Joint press-conference of Barroso, Letta, Alfano and Commissioner Malmström
The visit of President Barroso to Lampedusa today, on Wednesday 9 October 2013. His arrival by plane at 9:30 (approx.) - Visit of the hangar of the airport to pay tribute to the victims - Molo... more
AirlinesAlitalia Group: BoD meeting of yesterday chaired by Colaninno
Rome, Italy - The Board decided to reconvene tomorrow in the afternoon
The Board of Directors of Alitalia-Compagnia Aerea Italiana SpA, chaired by Roberto Colaninno, met yesterday in Rome. The President reported that the Government representatives who met with the leadership... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Public ownership in view for Glasgow-Prestwick Airport
Edinburgh, United Kingdom - The Scottish hub has been on the market since March 2012, but no offer has been actualized
Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced the Scottish Government is entering into talks to safeguard around 1400 jobs by bringing Prestwick Airport into public ownership. It would be the... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines unveils at Rome-Fiumicino Airport its refurbished B-777/200 aircraft (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The load factor during the summer months was close to 97%
On Tuesday 8 October 2013 Singapore Airlines presented at Rome-Fiumicino Airport its traffic results for the summer season regarding Italy. In the same occasion the company unveiled its refurbished B-777/200,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and safety. AEA on FTL: airlines call on the EP to support the credibility of the European aviation system
Brussels, Belgium - At the European Parliament Plenary Session in Strasbourg this week
At the European Parliament Plenary Session in Strasbourg this week, the Members of the European Parliament will be voting on a motion of the Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN) opposing t... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA: satisfaction for agreement reached on emissions
Brussels, Belgium - The aviation must have the means to invest in the new technologies which will make low-carbon air travel a reality
The Association of European Airlines, representing Europe’s most important network carriers, has welcomed the agreement reached by the Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) t... more
Press releaseAircraft and environment. The EC welcomes agreement on global aviation emissions
Brussels, Belgium - The UN Assembly has agreed to develop, by 2016, a global MBM for international aviation that can start in 2020
The European Commission welcomes last Friday the decision by the UN Assembly responsible for International Civil Aviation (ICAO) to decide on a global mechanism to tackle emissions from aviation. The Assembly... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. Shutdown of the US government: also Lockheed Martin cancels its furlough plan
Bethesda, USA - A similar decision has been taken during the past days by United Technologies Corporation
US' Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel announced that most of the nearly 400,000 civilian Department of Defense (DOD) employees have been deemed essential for national security, and will therefore not be affected... more
Press releaseAirplanes and transport. EC on ICAO meeting: conclusions on safety, security, ATM, competition and environment
Brussels, Belgium - This year the Assembly had a particularly heavy agenda
The European Commission welcomed last Friday the conclusions of the ICAO UN Aviation Assembly which meets every three years in Montreal to set the aviation priorities for the years to come. With more than... more
DefenseItalian Navy: "Duilio" ship participates at the NATO "Steadfast Jazz 2013" exercise
Rome, Italy - From November 2 to 9, 2013
"Caio Duilio", the destroyer and missile launcher of the Italian Navy, will depart from La Spezia tomorrow, on October 9, to reach the Baltic Sea in the North Europe where it will take part at the NATO... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Virgin Australia issues notes for 732 million dollars
Canberra, Australia - Investment secured by 24 aircraft of the fleet
Virgin Australia Holdings sent a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange regarding the issue of notes for an overall value of about 732.6 million Australian dollars (732 million US dollars or 539... more
Press release"Comitato 8 ottobre, per non dimenticare": today the 12th anniversary of the Linate's aircraft accident
Milan, Italy - All the program of events to commemorate the tragedy and its 118 victims
Today, Tuesday on October 8, the victim's families gather to commemorate the 12th anniversary of the aircraft accident happened on October 8, 2001 on the runway of the Milan-Linate airport with 118 victims. At... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The UK needs new runways, the Chairman of the Airports Commission claims
London, United Kingdom - "Expanding Birmingham or Manchester is not a solution"
Sir Howard Davies, the man who has been called by British Prime Minister David Cameron to evaluate the situation of the airport capacity in the United Kingdom, distinguished himself during the past months... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: passenger numbers over 3 million in third quarter 2013
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Revenue exceeds US$1 billion
Etihad Airways continued to achieve record growth in the third quarter of 2013, with revenue from passenger services exceeding US$1 billion for the first time and passenger numbers passing 3 million. Total... more
Civil aviationCollision between two aircraft in Linate: it seems like yesterday, but it was 12 years ago
Milan, Italy - It was the most serious accident in the history of the Italian aviation
The first minutes after the accident at Milan-Linate Airport, which occurred on October 8, 2001, just 12 years ago, were confused: many persons thought it was a terrorist attack. After all September 11... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for storms and downpours on the South-East
Rome, Italy - A bulletin issued for adverse conditions
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. The notice indicates rains with downpour or storm aspect from the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: landmark agreement on climate change at ICAO
Montreal, Canada - At the close of the 38th Assembly of the United Nations International Civil Aviation Organization
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) praised the leadership of governments in reaching a landmark agreement on Climate Change at the close of the 38th Assembly of the United Nations International... more
IndustryAirbus and Japan Airlines sign their first ever order for airplanes
Toulouse, France - For 31 A-350XWB plus options for further 25 aircraft
Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a purchase agreement for 31 A-350XWBs (18 A-350/900s and 13 A-350/1000s), plus options for a further 25 aircraft. This is JAL’s first ever order for Airbus aircraft (before t... more
IndustryMBDA: its Sea Ceptor Air Defence System selected for RNZN's ANZAC frigate upgrade project
Rome, Italy - It will equip frigates HMNZ Te Kaha and Te Mana
The New Zealand MoD has confirmed its preferred tenderers for the Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) ANZAC Frigate Systems Upgrade project to include MBDA as the provider of Sea Ceptor for the Local Area A... more
IndustryHelicopters and industry. United Technologies and Sikorsky cancel furlough plan
Hartford, USA - Inspectors responsible for approving operations for military products have been recalled in service
United Technologies Corporation (UTC) has canceled plans to furlough employees at its aerospace businesses, which were announced during the past days (AVIONEWS), following the recall of Defense Contract... more
Defense"Brilliant Mariner" exercise (2) ended in Sardinia. Men and means of the Italian Navy involved with airplanes and helicopters
Rome, Italy - And six NATO Nations: France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain and Turkey
The "Brilliant Mariner 2013" exercise by NATO at Italian leadership began last September 26 ended yesterday, October 6 and happened off the shores of Sardinia. "A great test of military capacity,... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force: the contribution with airplanes at the "Brilliant Mariner" exercise
Rome, Italy - From September 26 to October 6
The Italian Air Force (AMI) took part at the NATO's "Brilliant Mariner 2013" exercise, held from September 26 to October 6 for training and integration of those forces that will belong to the Maritime... more
AirportsAci Europe: passenger traffic at airports up 3.9% during August
Brussels, Belgium - The report reveals a much better performance compared to July
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE this morning released its comprehensive report of airport traffic performance during the month of August. The report -which encompasses all scheduled air traffic... more
OccurrencesProblems to the engine of the aircraft, Italian passengers stranded in Benghazi
Milan, Italy - The flight had departed on Saturday night from Milan-Malpensa
Unlucky journey for 231 Italian tourists, who hoped to spend some pleasant days in Zanzibar and instead, after an unscheduled stop in Benghazi, Libya, were forced to come back home. The aircraft, flight... more
IndustryIndra: radar network controls the aircraft movements in Ecuador
Madrid, Spain - It has renewed the Quito, Shell and Manta approach centres, in addition to the Guayaquil en-route centre it modernised last year
Indra has rolled-out an airspace surveillance network in Ecuador that has enabled the Civil Aviation Authority to shift from covering 30% of its skies to more than 90%. The new system is comprised by MSSR... more
AirlinesAlitalia: BoD of last Friday, the next will again tomorrow
Milan, Italy - The Extraordinary Shareholders' meeting, scheduled for October 14 to approve the capital increase
The Board of Directors of Alitalia -Compagnia Aerea Italiana SpA, chaired by Roberto Colaninno, met last Friday in Milan. Following the October 1st meeting with the Alitalia leadership and the Prime... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica approves the sale of Ansaldo Energia
Rome, Italy - To Fondo Strategico Italiano
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, convened last Friday under the chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, has resolved to sell its shareholding in Ansaldo Energia to Fondo Strategico Italiano. The transaction... more
IndustryBoeing delivers the B-787 airplane to Royal Brunei Airlines
Washington, Usa - First Dreamliner operator in Southeast Asia
Boeing and Royal Brunei Airlines announced the delivery of the 787 Dreamliner aircraft–the first for the flag carrier of the Sultanate of Brunei and for Southeast Asia. The airplane departed Paine F... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Ecac: Europe secures eight seats on Icao Council
Paris, France - They are France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Poland, Spain and UK
The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) has secured eight seats on the new Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). ICAO is the highest international body governing the regulation... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Slot allocation at Tokyo-Haneda Airport: Japan Airlines complains of the government's choice
Tokyo, Japan - "Not transparent process and irrational decision", JAL's president claims
On Thursday 3 October the Japanese Ministry for Transport assigned eleven new slot pairs for international flights from Tokyop-haneda Airport to All Nippon Airways (ANA) and just five to Japan Airlines... more
ReportRussia sends aircraft in Tunisia to evacuate Tripoli embassy's personnel
Tunis, Tunisia - Moscow's Ministry for Foreign Affairs suggests to avoid travel to Libya
Today, Friday 4 October 2013, Russia will evacuate the personnel of its embassy in Tripoli with an aircraft of Moscow's Civil Defense Authority: the staff was carried in Tunisia on Thursday 3, after an... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for storms and downpours during week-end
Rome, Italy - Intense phenomena predicted from North and South of the Peninsula
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice indicates from early morning of tomorrow, on Saturday October... more
AirportsAutogrill: contract at Helsinki Airport
Milan, Italy - The Group strengthens its business in Northern Europe
Through its HMSHost International subsidiary, Autogrill Group has entered a contract with Finavia, Finland’s airport authority, to operate 16 points of sale at Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport. T... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Air France: the plan for Alitalia is a guillotine
Rome, Italy - Cut of 4000 jobs, halved fleet, Fiumicino transformed into a second-choice hub
The metting for Alitalia which was held in Rome's Palazzo Chigi with Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta, the main Italian shareholders, the suppliers, the banks and the Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (an Italian... more
IndustryLockheed Martin-Pilatus-Hawker Pacific partnership for the aircraft pilot training system of the RAAF
Canberra, Australia - BAE Systems is in the race as well
US' company Lockheed Martin and Switzerland's Pilatus Aircraft, with the support of Haker Pacific will take part in partnership to the tender for the supply of a training programme for the aircraft pilots... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. ECA about vote on FTL by EU Parliament next week
Rome, Italy - Pilots and cabin crew ask for rejection
"After a firm rejection in the EU Parliament Transport Committee, the flawed EU Commission proposal for Flight Time rules for pilots and cabin crew will be put to a vote at the next EP Plenary meeting.... more
AirlinesLAN implements systems on board of airplanes for the visually impaired
Santiago, Chile - Safety card and a special button to call cabin crew
In order to further raise the quality standards in caring for our passengers, LAN and its affiliates have implemented a system for the visually impaired, the "System Seat Accessibility" button, which allows... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Indian government gives final approval to Etihad's entrance in Jet Airways
New Delhi, India - The Middle-Eastern carrier will purchase more than 27 million shares for 332 million dollars
On Friday 4 October 2013 the Indian government provided its final approval to the entrance of Etihad Airways in Jet Airways with a 24% stake: the announcement was given by Uday Morey, spokesperson of the... more
AccidentsAircraft crash in Nigeria, the death toll rises
Lagos, Nigeria - Also a a missing person among the twenty who were on board
The death toll of the accident which involved an aircraft near Lagos Airport yesterday, Thursday 3 October 2013, is rising: spokesperson of the Ministry for Aviation Joe Obi confirmed that on board of... more
AirlinesSAS finalizes Airbus long haul aircraft order
Stockholm, Sweden - For 4 A-330/300 and eight A-350/900 plus options
On 25 June 2013, SAS and Airbus signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the order of 12 new long haul aircraft. Today, SAS and Airbus have signed the final long haul aircraft order agreement comprising... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA-A4A: improvement of air passenger experience and security is key for Europe and USA
Brussels, Belgium - A two day meeting in Brussels to discuss about it
On 1-2 October, the Association of European Airlines (AEA) and Airlines for America (A4A), airline associations on both sides of the Atlantic, met in Brussels to discuss aviation security and passenger... more
Industry"ERA 2013". NAC: additional orders for 15 firm ATR airplanes and 25 options
Salzburg, Austria - The Danish lessor brings recent orders up to 130 aircraft, valued at over USD 3.1 Billion
On the occasion of the "European Regional Association (ERA) General Assembly", held in Salzburg, the Danish leasing firm Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) and the regional turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR... more
HelicoptersEverett Aviation certifies first AW-139 helicopters in Tanzania
Cascina Costa, Italy - Two aircraft delivered and a third unit is expected within this year
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Bristow and Everett Aviation have taken delivery two AW-139 helicopters and the aircraft have been the first to be certified for operations in Tanzania.... more
IndustrySaab receives launch order for new Acro seats from Braathens Regionals 340/2000 aircraft fleet
Linkoping, Sweden - The seats have a basic lead time of merely 16 weeks
Defence and security company Saab have received an order for new Acro seats in Braathens Regionals 340/2000 fleet, and thereby will Braathens Regional be the launch customer for the modification. The... more
AirportsLondon City Airport plans for growth with flight increase
London, UK - Planning application submitted for infrastructure expansion
London City Airport (LCY) has submitted a planning application for permission to expand its current infrastructure to accommodate up to 120,000 flight movements (take offs and landings) per year, a level... more
ReportTragedy in Lampedusa (3): aircraft of the Italian Air Force will carry the coffins for the 94 victims
Lampedusa, Italy - The Mayor of the island obtains an additional flight to carry the journalists
An aircraft of the Italian Air Force will carry to Lampedusa the coffins needed to bury the bodies of the 94 casualties which occurred in the morning of Thursday 3 october 2013, near the shores of the... more
AccidentsNigeria: accident for an aircraft which was taking off from Lagos, at least nine casualties
Lagos, Nigeria - It avoided the impact with a fuel storage depot
On Thursday 3 October 2013 an aircraft operated by Associated Airlines crashed just after the takeoff from Lagos "Murtala Mohammed" Airport, Nigeria, causing the death of at least nine persons. Yakubu... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Slots at Tokyo-Haneda Airport, surprising outcome: 11 for ANA, 5 for JAL
Tokyo, Japan - According to the latest rumours, the allocation was expected to favour the oneworld alliance's company
In contrast with the latest rumours, the Japanese Ministry for Transport assigned eleven new slot pairs for international flights from Tokyop-haneda Airport to All Nippon Airways (ANA) and just five to... more
ReportMigrants tragedy in Lampedusa (2). Italian Navy: "Vega" patroller ship with helicopter to support researches
Rome, Italy - A race against time to find survivors
Following to the wreck of a boat in the Canale di Sicilia with an undeterminated number of migrants on board, happened this morning near the Isola dei Conigli (Lampedusa), the "Vega" patroller ship of... more