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Press releaseTransport by airplane: Antitrust starts inquiry on acquisition of Wind Jet by Alitalia-CAI
Rome, Italy - The operation could limit competition on nine routes
"The Antitrust (Authority for competition and market) decided yesterday, on June 6, to start an inquiry to verify if the acquisition of Wind Jet by Alitalia-Cai is able to eliminate or reduce competition... more
Press releaseThe Cameroon Air Force orders Airbus Military CN-235 airplane (VIDEO)
Madrid, Spain - The African Country enters in industry's customers
Airbus Military (EADS Group) welcomes the Cameroon Air Force as a new customer with an order for a single CN-235 medium transport. The CN-235 is a robust aircraft with a six tonne payload that is well-proven... more
Press releasePratt & Whitney and Irkut Sign Definitive Agreement for PW1400G engine for MC-21 aircraft
Munich, Germany - Reducing the environmental impact of commercial aviation is good for everyone
Pratt & Whitney and Russia’s Irkut Corporation today signed a definitive agreement to offer the Pratt & Whitney PW1400G engine on Irkut’s MC-21 family of aircraft. This secures the PurePower engine as... more
Press releaseENAC about the 4-hour Meridiana Fly strike on 6 June
Rome, Italy - Industrial action will involve the technical flying personnel
"4-hour Meridiana Fly Technical flying personnel strike on 6 June 2012: from 10 am to 2 pm. Flights to assist according to the law 146/1990 in application of the Guarantee Commission for the accomplishment... more
Press releaseAeroporti di Roma: signed a new loan agreement for an amount of Euro 500 million maturing in 2015
Rome, Italy - With a pool of eight banks
"Aeroporti di Roma SpA (AdR) has signed an agreement with a pool of eight banks to refinance a facility of Euro 500 million maturing on 20 February 2013 (Line A1 Romulus). The new loan agreement, totalling... more
Press releaseVitrociset delivers to Lockheed Martin the first equipment for the F-35 JSF aircraft program
Rome, Italy - The ceremony will take place tomorrow morning in Rome
On 1st June 2012, at 11:30 am, at the Vitrociset headquarters in Rome, a company providing services and complex systems to military and civil customers, there will be a acceptance ceremony where Vitrociset... more
Press releaseCassidian is developing new laser-warning system for Canadian Navy
Valcartier, Canada - The project aims at the detection of incoming laser-guided threats
Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, is developing innovative solutions to protect ships of the Canadian Navy against asymmetric laser-based threats. The Defence Research and Development... more
Press releaseSaudia joins SkyTeam
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Alliance welcomes first airline from Middle East as 16th member
SkyTeam (ST), the global airline alliance, welcomed Saudia as its 16th member at a joining ceremony held in Jeddah. The reference carrier of Saudi Arabia, it becomes ST’s first member airline from the M... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: no damage to the airport infrastructure following new earthquake
Rome, Italy - The air traffic is not changed compared to the schedule
"The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) informs today there are no damage to the airport infrastructure, after a control made by its territorial divisions and following the strong earthquake which... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV wins two international tenders in Kenya and Romania for providing the flight inspections services
Rome, Italy - Continues expansion into foreign markets; are already 14 Countries where the Company operates
"Italy -through ENAV’s activities- continues its expansion into foreign markets: the Italian service provider has just won 2 international tenders in Kenya and Romania concerning the flight inspections s... more
Press releaseAir Dolomiti and Verona Airport inaugurate new flight Verona-Zurich
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - New opportunities for passengers of the region
Air Dolomiti, the Italian carrier of the Lufthansa Group, and "Valerio Catullo" Airport announce the new flight Verona-Zurich. The connection, from next July 2, reinforces the carrier's presence in... more
Press releaseTransport by airplane: "Sesar Innovation Challenge: responsibilities, liabilities and automation in aviation" conference in Florence
Florence, Italy - Fixed on June 14-15 in the Europe Room in Villa Schifanoia
"A Sesar Innovation Challenge: responsibilities, liabilities and automation in aviation” is the title of the conference that ALIAS (Addressing Liability Impact of Automated Systems an innovative project c... more
Press releaseBoeing signs contract to modernize flight deck and avionics for NATO AWACS aircraft fleet
Seattle, USA - "Rockwell Collins will supply the flight management system suite"
AVIONEWS report the official statement released by Boeing about the new 368 million dollar contract sealed with NATO. Under the deal, Boeing will modernize flight deck and avionics for US and NATO AWACS... more
Press releaseEurocopter delivers first Airbus A-350 XWB door
Donauwörth , Germany - First one for commercial aircraft to be made in carbon fiber reinforced plastic
This month’s delivery of Eurocopter’s initial A-350 XWB jetliner passenger door produced at its Donauwörth, Germany facility represents a further milestone in a program that underscores synergies betw... more
Press releaseIATA: China aircraft transport development is going on successfully
Beijing, China - Tyler: "Infrastructure capacity and global standards are priorities"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) encouraged China to continue to develop its air transport sector by ensuring sufficient capacity based on global standards and best practices. Air... more
Press releaseEADS North America UH-72A Lakota fleet hits 100,000 flight hour milestone
Huntsville, USA - Electro-optic infrared sensor, digital video downlink and search light
AVIONEWS reports below the official statement released by EADS NA about its UH-72A helicopter fleet. The type hits 100,000 flight hour milestone. "The US Army’s fleet of 219 UH-72A Lakota helicopters s... more
Press releaseBrazil's Passaredo Linhas Aéreas introduces ATR-72-600 into its fleet
Toulouse, France - Delivery ceremony in Toulouse
Brazilian carrier Passaredo Linhas Aéreas today introduced the new ATR 72-600 into its fleet. The airline and the US-based leasing company Air Lease Corporation (ALC) have entered into an agreement for... more
Press releaseEADS signs Airbus A-330 freighter aircraft conversion contract with ST Aerospace
Toulouse, France - ST Aerospace production facility will be decided at a later stage
AVIONEWS report the official statement released by Airbus about the agreement to establish the collaboration for the launch of the A330 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion programme. This follows the... more
Press releaseLockheed Martin signs agreement with unions
Fort Worth, USA - Extended contracts for IBEW, OPEIU and AFSS
Members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) and six hundred Lockheed Martin employees on the Automated Flight... more
Press releaseEC: statement by President Barroso following the earthquakes in northern Italy
Brussels, Belgium - It is ready to provide swiftly any assistance that may be requested
"I wish to express my profound sadness at the news of the earthquakes that have affected parts of Italy yesterday. These have caused multiple fatalities as well as significant material damage, particularly... more
Press releaseAir Dolomiti ATR-72 slid off the runway: ANSV relates with German investigative authority
Rome, Italy - In order to proceed to the accreditation of a representative of its own
The Italian Flight Safety National Agency (ANSV) was informed of a fact which involved, in yesterday's (17/05/2012) early afternoon, in Germany, the ATR-72 Marche I-ADCD aircraft flying from Munich to... more
Press releaseAir Berlin: no sympathy for postponement of airport opening to next year
Berlin, Germany - CEO Mehdorn: damage to Berlin's image is intolerable
Air Berlin CEO Hartmut Mehdorn reacted with sharp criticism to the announcement that the Berlin-Brandenburg BER airport will not open until 17th March 2013. "This is totally unacceptable and does almost... more
Press releaseFaa proposes a civil penalty of 395,850$ against US Airways
New York USA, USA - Because of various violations of the hazardous materials transportation regulation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $395,850 civil penalty against US Airways Inc., of Tempe, Ariz., for allegedly violating U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations.... more
Press releaseATR-72/500 aircraft. Air Dolomiti about the incident
Verona, Italy - The official statement released by the company
"Air Dolomiti regrets to inform that today an ATR-72/500 (registration code I-ADCD) runned out of runway during its landing at the Munich International Airport. The aircraft (flight code LH 1912) took... more
Press releaseBerlin Airport: the reasons of the new opening date 17 March 2013. First officer fired
Berlin, Germany - Manfred Körtgen, Managing Director Operations and Constructions to leave the company
At its meeting yesterday, the Supervisory Board of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH discussed the reasons for postponing the opening date as well as the next steps to be taken to complete Berlin Brandenburg... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: the resolutions by Board of Directors met yesterday
Rome, Italy - Confirming the governance
The Finmeccanica Board of Directors which met yesterday under the Chairmanship of Giuseppe Orsi, has passed the following resolutions, confirming the governance of Finmeccanica: • has co-opted to t... more
Press releaseIATA called upon the Polish government to accelerate pro-aviation policies
Warsaw, Polonia - The official statement released by IATA
AVIONEWS reports the official statement released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) about the Polish government and its pro-aviation policies. “Poland sees aviation as an important d... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica BoD: Pansa CEO; Iansiti who has recently resigned. Confirmed "Guidance" 2012
Rome, Italy - Key economic data
Finmeccanica: Shareholders' Meeting approves 2011 financial statements. · Appointed Director Mr. Alessandro Pansa, already co-opted by the Board of Directors on December 1, 2011 · Appointed new B... more
Press releaseEurocopter on its results and market position after the "EBACE 2012" in Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland - Strategic new contracts announced
AVIONEWS reports below the official statement released by the popular helicopter-maker about Eurocopter results announced at "EBACE 2012". Strategic new contracts for Eurocopter’s single engine product l... more
Press releaseAircraft. Emissions trading: annual compliance round-up shows declining emissions in 2011
Brussels, Belgium - By more than 2%
"Emissions of greenhouse gases from installations participating in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) decreased by more than 2% last year, according to the information provided by Member State registries.... more
Press releaseLockheed Martin on Aegis ballistic missile defense system: successfully tested
Kauai, Hawaii - The official statement released by the American firm
AVIONEWS reports the official statement released by Lockheed Martin on its Second Generation Aegis system. The system has been tested succesfully by intercepting missiles. The Missile Defense Agency... more
Press releaseAlitalia: results for the first quarter 2012
Rome, Italy - The Group increased its revenues, load factor and market share in Italy despite a weak demand
"The Board of Directors of Alitalia -Compagnia Aerea Italiana- met yesterday in Rome to discuss the Group results for the first quarter. Scenario for the industry In the first quarter, the European... more
Press releaseEADS: Y1B satellite successfully deployed in orbit
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The latest satellite produced by Astrium has been successfully launched
AVIONEWS reports the official statement released by EADS about the successful launch of the Y1B satellite. The system started operating from the Yashat ground station. "Astrium, Europe’s leading space c... more
Press releaseAEA: major European airline CEOs at the press conference in Brussels on 24 May
Brussels, Belgium - For the Assembly of Presidents of the Association
On Thursday 24 May, 34 European airline CEOs will gather in Brussels for the Association of European Airlines (AEA) Presidents’ Assembly. The CEOs will share their views on the state of the industry, E... more
Press releaseStar Alliance celebrates its 15th anniversary (VIDEO)
Frankfurt, Germany - Numerous the activities of the campaign
"15 years ago today an event took place which would forever change the landscape of commercial aviation. Five forward looking and like-minded CEOs took the bold decision to create the first ever multilateral... more
Press releaseTransport by aircraft: Italian Filt union today in Cologne for a demonstration by pilots and assistants
Rome, Italy - They ask to respect the Flight Time Limits
We receive and publish given the same space to eventual replies: "European demonstration today in Cologne by flight assistants and pilots. The Italian union Filt Cgil said it and adheres at the initiative,... more
Press releaseEurocopter to present its EC-120 helicopter to the company's "Discovery Weekend"
Oxford, United Kingdom - Scheduled in Oxford from 12 May
During the Eurocopter's "Discovery Weekend", scheduled in the Oxford airport's facilities from 12 May, the European company will grant to look closely its EC-120 helicopter. According to the press report... more
Press releaseEurocopter’s presence at "EBACE 2012" will focus on its helicopter family's capabilities
Marignane, France - Eurocopter will be present in Hall 7, Stand 7071 at Geneva’s PALEXPO exhibition center
"At the annual "EBACE" meeting in Geneva, which will be held from May 14-16, Eurocopter will showcase its strength in the business aviation and private segments, highlighting the important role of helicopters... more
Press releaseItaly. Meridiana Fly. Employee strike confirmed for June 6, 2012
Rome, Italy - Italian union Filt Cgil: we need different flight attendant contract
"The national strike is confirmed: The strike, planned for June 6, 2012, will concern Meridiana Fly flight attendants" said Italian union Filt Cgil after the meeting with the heads of the carrier. Filt... more
Press releaseLockheed Martin on K-MAX helicopter: more than one million pounds delivered
Fort Worth, Usa - It is the first unmanned helicopter carrying cargo and resupplies in a combat zone
Below, AVIONEWS reports an official statement released by Lockheed Martin on its helicopter K-MAX, in relation to the delivering a total of more than one million pounds. "Two unmanned K-MAX helicopters... more
Press releaseBoeing communicates that KC-46 aircraft successfully completed a Preliminary Design Review
Mukilteo, United States - Audit lasted from 21 March to 27 April
Boeing communicates it successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) with the U.S. Air Force for the new KC-46 Tanker aircraft. As Boeing announces in its press release the review, which... more
Press releaseItalian Assaeroporti, the reference of the national airport system in Europe
Rome, Italy - Public hearing of the Transport Commission of the European Parliament "Airports package"
"The general secretary of the Italian Assaeroporti, Stefano Baronci, participated yesterday at the public hearing of the Transport Commission of European Parliament to examine the 'Airports Package'. It... more
Press releaseHelicopters: Eurocopter to participate at Sofex (Special Operation Forces Exhibition & Conference)
Marignane, France - The event will took place from 7 to 10 May 2012
Eurocopter’s dedication to meeting the operational requirements of governments, armed forces and special mission operators across the Arab world with its broad helicopter product line will be highlighted a... more
Press releaseMeridiana Fly. Italian unions: four hour strike by flight assistants on June 6
Rome, Italy - From 10am to 2pm
"A national strike for four hours is fixed on Wednesday June 6 from 10 to 2pm by Meridiana Fly flight assistants. The protest has been announced by Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti, Ugltrasporti, Anpav... more
Press releaseRights of the 5th freedom air link Milan-New York by Singapore Airlines: Italian ENAC agrees
Rome, Italy - Authorization to operate service
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) has communicated its agreement to release authorizations to operate air services in the 5th freedom (right to embark and disembark passengers or goods between two... more
Press releaseItaly. Strike at Milan airports tomorrow May 4 2012
Rome, Italy - Alitalia: preventive measures to avoid inconveniences
Alitalia and Air One are going to cancel only a small number of flights due to the strike planned for tomorrow May 4 2012. The strike will involve SEA and SEA Handling (the companies which manage Milan... more
Press releaseItaly. Bologna airport: BoD decided yesterday not to continue the integration procedure
Bologna, Italy - It analyzed results of the study
"The Board of Directors (BoD) of the 'Aeroporto Guglielmo Marconi' Company (SAB) in Bologna analyzed yesterday the results of the study, realized with the support of the advisor PricewaterhouseCoopers.... more
Press releaseBritish Airways launches its "Future pilots" program
London , United Kingdom - It will last 18 months; just 3% of the examinees admitted to the training
British Airways (BA) started the first-ever "Future pilots program" in the last few days, in order to train the airline's future pilots. The course will last 18 months. BA announced: "Only the top three... more
Press releaseSkyTeam launches "Go Russia Pass"
Amsterdam, Holland - Flexible, discounted travel to more than 30 Russian cities
"SkyTeam (ST), the global airline alliance, has launched its new 'Go Russia Pass' offering greater flexibility and cost savings on flights operated by Aeroflot within Russia. The pass is the latest in... more
Press releaseClarification from Chairman and CEO of Finmeccanica, Giuseppe Orsi
Rome, Italy - With regard to reports published in certain newspapers
Giuseppe Orsi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica, has made the following statement with regard to reports published yesterday in certain Italian newspapers: "It is completely false... more