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OccurrencesHelicopters and industry. Shutdown of the US' government: the consequences for United Technologies
Stratford, USA - The company is forced to furlough thousands of employees
The shutdown of the Government of the United States, which entered into effect in the evening of September 30, 2013 because of the Congress' failure to agree on a federal budget for fiscal year 2014, is... more
ReportSea tragedy near Lampedusa: corpses placed into a hangar of the airport
Lampedusa, Italy - Hunderds reported missing, tens of victims, but the death toll is provisional
A horrible tragedy occurred in the sea off the coast of Lampedusa: a boat on which, according to the first estimates, hundreds of migrants (maybe from Eritrea) were traveling sunk off the coast of the... more
SecuritySouthwest Airlines fires the captain of the aircraft involved im July's hard landing (VIDEO)
Dallas, USA - The first officer is being required to undergo additional training
Southwest Airlines communicated it fired the captain of the flight which was involved in a hard landing at New York's "LaGuardia" Airport on Monday 22 July 2013. Whitney Eichinger, spokesperson of the... more
CuriositiesReclining chairs on airplane: passenger doesn't want them
Rome, Italy - According to a survey by Skyscanner
Nine out of ten travellers don't want the reclining chairs on aircraft, according to an international survey made by Skyscanner. 91% of the interviewed thinks that on board of short range air links... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. 10.2-million-Euro fine for Ryanair in France: it was found guilty of breaching labour law
Aix-en-Provence, France - The company announced it will appeal
On Wednesday 2 October 2013 France's Aix-en-Provence court ordered Ryanair to pay over 10.2 million Euros in fines and damages over French labour code breaches: according to the judges the Dublin-based... more
Press releaseItalian Filt Cgil on Alitalia. Rossi: "For the rescue we just need to copy the rules in force in Europe"
Rome, Italy - It is the call by the national secretary
"All Government, the Transport, Labour, Economy and Economic Development's Italian Ministries, after the last page of Berlusconi's matter, if there are, make a nose'. It is the appeal by the Filt Cgil... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland delivers 600th AW-139 helicopter with a special paint scheme
Cascina Costa, Italy - To a South African private customer
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the delivery of a second AW-139 intermediate twin helicopter featuring a highly customized exterior painting scheme to a South African private customer.... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. American Airlines-US Airways merger: court rejects DoJ's request to postpone the hearing
Washington, USA - The operation, the Judge claimed, has already been delayed by the legal action
Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of US' district court in Washington, DC rejected the request for a postponement filed by the Department of Justice (DoJ) relative to the hearing for the block of the merger... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: passenger demand growth stays strong
Geneva, Switzerland - Record high load factor
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for August showing a strengthening of the healthy demand trend of the last few months. Total revenue passenger... more
DefenseBoeing: Wideband Satellite Communications System spans the globe
Seattle, Usa - Four more WGS satellites are currently in production
The US Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) system is expanded with the August launch of the Boeing-built WGS-6 satellite. Australia funded WGS-6 so its Defence Force can leverage the significant value of... more
IndustryBoeing: first B-737/900ER Next Generation airplane delivered to Delta Air Lines
Seatte, Usa - It is part of 100 aircraft order placed in 2011
Boeing and Delta Air Lines announced the delivery of the carrier's first Next-Generation 737/900ER (Extended Range). The delivery is part of Delta's 100-airplane order placed in 2011 to renew its single-aisle... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica takes part in Genoa’s 53rd International Boat Show with airplanes and helicopters and as sponsor
Genoa, Italy - The 53rd edition takes place from October 2 throught 6 at the Genoa Trade Fair
Finmeccanica takes part in Genoa’s "International Boat Show", taking place from October 2 through 6 at the Genoa Trade Fair, in the role of sponsor. Now at its 53rd edition, the "Genoa Boat Show" i... more
ReportAircraft and security. USA bomb neutralized at Jacksonville Airport
Jacksonville, USA - Two men arrested in the facility
Jacksonville International Airport was evacuated and remained closed for five hours in the night between Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 October 2013, because of a bomb-alert caused by two suspect pckages which... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland delivers 10th AW-119Kx helicopter to Life Flight Network
Cascina Costa, Italy - It is also the 150th AW-119 from the Philadelphia assembly line
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced today that it has delivered the 10th aircraft in support of Life Flight Network’s air medical transport missions. The aircraft is also the 150th AW-119 f... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. JAL-ANA fight for new slots at Tokyo-Haneda Airport to end 11 to 5
Tokyo, Japan - Talks with US' carriers are still ongoing
The Japanese Ministry for Transportation will shortly announce its decision about the allotment of the 16 new pairs of slots for international flights at Tokyo-Haneda Airport reserved to domestic airlines... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Republic Airways gets rid of Frontier Airlines in a 145-million-dollar deal
Indianapolis, USA - The operation is expected to be concluded by December
Republic Airways announced the sale of its subsidiary Frontier Airlines to private equity firm Indigo Partners in an operation which is expected to have an overall value of 145 million dollars (107 million... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. US' Department of Justice asks postponement of trial against merger of American and US Airways
Washington, USA - The litigation has so far produced almost two million documents
On Tuesday 1st October 2013 the Department of Justice (DoJ) of United States asked US District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly to hold off on the trial relative to the stoppage request for the merger between... more
Military aviationPentagon's watchdog: the development programme of the F-35 aircraft affected by 363 issues
Washington, USA - "Ultimately it could affect the program cost"
A report coming from the Pentagon's inspector general, released in the past few hours, is raising many doubts about the development program of the F-35 aircraft: according to the watchdog of the US' Department... more
Press releaseItalian ANSV about A-320 airplane landed without undercarriage in Fiumicino: clarification on "The A-320 landing gears at risk"
Rome, Italy - Referring to what reported by some media
In reference to what reported by some media according to which ANSV (Italian Flight Safety Board), on behalf of its President, would have declared "The Airbus 320 landing gears at risk", the Agency considers... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines to operate seasonal services to Athens
Milan, Italy - Suspended a year ago after a prolonged period of challenging operating conditions
Singapore Airlines will be returning to the Greek capital Athens on a temporary basis between June and October 2014 to meet expected demand during the peak summer travel season. Flights will be operated... more
Press releaseECA: breakthrough for aviation safety
Brussels, Belgium - EU Parliament rejects flawed flight time rules
"European pilots and cabin crew welcome yesterday’s decision of the EU Parliament Transport Committee to reject the Commission proposal for new flight time rules in Europe. With a large majority of 21 t... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and environment. Aci Europe: update of its initiative Airport Carbon Accreditation
Brussels, Belgium - The carbon management certification programme was launched 4 years ago
As the negotiations at ICAO continue for a deal to put in place a global system to reduce airline emissions, the airport industry today released an update on its own voluntary climate change initiative,... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: new share capital
Milan, Italy - And updated by laws
The structure of the share capital of Autogrill SpA, fully subscribed and paid in, has changed following execution of the deed of proportional partial demerger of Autogrill SpA in favour of World Duty... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. US government's shutdown: the consequences for the FAA
Washington, USA - The agency forced to furlough one third of its employees
Starting from the evening of Monday 30 September 2013 the shutdown of the US' government has been made effective, because of the Congress' failure to agree on a federal budget for fiscal year 2014. Many... more
CargoAircraft and transport. Iata: air cargo continue low gear acceleration
Geneva, Switzerland - August air freight demand was up 3.6% on the previous year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a continued modest improvement in air cargo markets in August. August air freight demand was up 3.6% on the previous year. That is considerably... more
IndustryATR-Garuda-NAC: agreement to introduce 35 airplanes in Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia - The order, including the options, is valued at over USD 840 million
The European manufacturer of turboprop aircraft ATR, Indonesia's national airline Garuda Indonesia and the Danish leasing firm Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) announce an agreement for the introduction of... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Gilberto Benetton: "Air France would be a good controlling investor for Alitalia"
Rome, Italy - But, the shareholder clarifies, "The government must control the situation"
On Tuesday 1st October 2013 Gilberto Benetton, who owns an 8% stake in Alitalia through Atlantia, expressed his opinion about the possible acquisition of the main Italian carrier by Air France: "The French... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: City of Nagoya orders an AS-365N3+ Dauphin helicopter
Tokyo, Japan - For firefighting and rescue services
Eurocopter Japan has signed a contract to supply Nagoya with an AS-365N3+ Dauphin for operation by the Nagoya City Fire Bureau as an upgrade for the service’s existing helicopter resources. Delivery o... more
Military aviationEmergency landing for a US' aircraft in Spain
Palma de Mallorca, Spain - A USAF KC-135 involved
On Tuesday 1st October 2013 the US embassy in Spain communicated that a KC-135 of the United States Air Force (USAF) was forced to perform an emergency landing at Palma de Mallorca Airport on Monday 30... more
AerospaceUS government's shutdown: NASA organizes itself to face the crisis
Washington, USA - Operations and personnel needed to protect life and property will not be involved
Starting from the evening of Monday 30 September 2013 the shutdown of the US' government has been made effective, because of the Congress' failure to agree on a federal budget for fiscal year 2014. Consequently,... more
Military aviationAirbus Military: first A400M airplane delivery to French Air Force
Madrid, Spain - Of 50 ordered by France and of a total of 174 on order
More than 700 people celebrated the delivery of the first production A400M new generation airlifter to the French Air Force at a ceremony at the Airbus Military Final Assembly Line (FAL) at Seville, Spain... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aea-Era about FTL: deep concern about the vote of today
Brussels, Belgium - Airline associations urge MEPs to reject motion
The heads of the airline associations AEA (Association of European Airlines) and ERA (European Regions Airline Association) today expressed their deep concern about the vote on Monday 30 September in the... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport: European Parliament vote puts at risk key measures to improve aviation safety
Brussels, Belgium - The motion for rejection will be considered by the EP plenary in October
Following the Transport Committee's vote this afternoon to reject proposals to improve crew protection against fatigue, Vice-President Kallas said: "This vote puts at risk key measures to improve aviation... more
CuriositiesAircraft and customs. Moscow: 20 billion Euros frozen at the airport for six years, is it Saddam's treasure?
Moscow, Russia - The Russian authorities urge the owner to show up and claim the money
It is very common that the customs of the worls' airports seize large amounts of money, but the story which arrives from Russia, which was brought into light by the "Moskovsky Komsomolets" newspaper, is... more
AirlinesNorwegian sends back to Boeing one of its Dreamliner aircraft over technical issues
Oslo, Norway - "Its reliability is simply not acceptable", the airline claims
The history of the problems of the Dreamliner, the state-of-the-art manufactured by Boeing which entered into service almost two years ago, really seems to be neverending, and now there is also a new chapter. Norwegian... more
AerospaceCygnus successfully docks with the International Space Station
Houston, USA - The hatches will be opened today
A week after its original approach date, Orbital Sciences’ commercial cargo craft Cygnus has arrived at the International Space Station. The Expedition 37 crew captured Cygnus with the Canadarm2 at 7 a... more
Press releaseENAC and 38th ICAO assembly: Italy reconfirmed among the Nations leader of the world civil aviation
Rome, Italy - With 150 votes out of 173 voters
"The delegates of the 38th general assembly of ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), the UN Board of the civil aviation authorities of 191 States, voted last Saturday, on September 28, to renew... more
AccidentsUN helicopter crashes in Sudan, three injured
Zalingei, Sudan - UNAMID starts checks on all its rotary-wing aircraft
A helicopter of the United Nations which was carrying 23 persons crashed on Sunday 29 September in Darfur, causing injuries to three of the persons who were on board. The aircraft is utilized by UNAMID... more
SecurityPilot sleeping while its aircraft was approaching Gatwick Airport: shocking report from the UK
London, United Kingdom - European Commission to vote today on FTL
Today, Monday 30 September 2013, the European Commission will vote on the important issue of the new rules for EU-wide Flight Time Limitations (FTL) for pilots and cabin crew (AVIONEWS). But today... more
Press releaseAutogrill: filing of the deed of its demerger in favour of WDF
Milan, Italy - It is going to become effective on Tuesday 1 October 2013
The deed of proportional partial demerger of Autogrill SpA in favour of World Duty Free SpA (WDF) was filed last Friday with the Novara Companies Registrar. Thus it is confirmed that the demerger is... more
HelicoptersAW to establish Gulf Helicopters as an AW-139 authorized training centre in Qatar
Cascina Costa, Italy - And its fleet for this model achieves 40,000 hour milestone
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced the establishment of Gulf Helicopters (GH) as an AW Authorised Training Centre. Doha-based Gulf Helicopters provides training services using an AW-139... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Eurocopter International Services and Starlite Aviation Ireland: partnership with operational QMS
Marignane, France - This extends an agreement signed in September 2012
Operational Quality Management Support (QMS) for Starlite Aviation Ireland’s growing helicopter fleet will be provided for another year by Eurocopter International Services (EIS) under terms of a new c... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: PDG Helicopters' Squirrel fleet attains 200,000 flight hours
Marignane, France - The operator began operations in 1973 in Scotland
The expanding Squirrel fleet in service with PDG Helicopters has reached a combined flight time of 200,000 hours, demonstrating the rotorcraft family’s reliability for the most demanding service and i... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: two customers sign up for the VIP version of the EC-175 helicopter
Marignane, France - Both rotorcraft are to be delivered to the unnamed customers in 2016
Eurocopter has signed two customers for the VIP version of its EC-175, with these bookings coming only six months after the twin-engine, medium-class helicopter was introduced to the upper-end market with... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland strengthens its presence in the Italian VIP market with new orders
Cascina Costa, Italy - Contracts for a total of three AW-139 and one GrandNew
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced a string of new VIP orders from different leading customers in Italy, thus further expanding its presence in this key market with its new generation helicopter... more
HelicoptersAround the world in 220 flight hours on Robinson R-66 helicopter
Torrance, Usa - An expedition lasted six-weeks
It has unveiled yesterday to the press that a pair of Robinson R-66 Turbine helicopters landed on September 15th at the Bunkovo Heliport, just outside of Moscow, marking the end of a six-week, Around-the-World... more
ReportGold bars' robbery on airplane in Roissy: first arrest
Paris, France - The theft happened at the Paris' airport and not at the arrival in Zurich
The first arrest arrived as consequence of the inquiry about the clamorous theft happened last Thursday, on September 19 on an airplane of the HOP airline (Air France's subsidiary), that took off from... more
Press releaseAlitalia Group. BoD: approved operating results for the first half of 2013
Rome, Italy - The next Board is planned for October 3 to update the members on developments
"The Board of Directors of Alitalia -Compagnia Aerea Italiana SpA, chaired by Roberto Colaninno, met yesterday in Rome. The Group’s industrial and economic performance in the first 6 months of 2013... more
DefenseItalian Navy: the "Brilliant Mariner" exercise started, with airplanes and helicopters
Rome, Italy - Italy participates with 3150 men and women
The "Brilliant Mariner 2013" exercise by NATO started yesterday, September 26, with the departure of the naval units from the harbours of all Europe. The practise is in order to reach a high level of training... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA: flight safety is a key building block of an effective aviation policy
Brussels, Belgium - European airlines need a safe and cost-efficient aviation market
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) urges European policy-makers to realise the need of a coherent aviation policy, which addresses the issues and is adapted to today’s market. European airlines n... more