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AirlinesSwiss sees operating profit halved for the first half of 20012
Zurich, Switzerland - Equal to CHF 61 million
The Helvetic airline SWISS reports an operating profit of CHF 61 million for the first six months of 2012 – 53% down on the same period last year. The decline is attributable to a still-difficult economic a... more
ReportSyria: rebels conquer the airport of Aleppo and hit Assad's air base
Aleppo, Syria - "We have tanks too now"
AVIONEWS continues its in-dept analysis on the Syrian situation. Some days ago Assad forces was reported as close to winning the civil war against the Free Syrian Army, but today the situation continues... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC: advice on last-minute journeys by airplane
Rome, Italy - Be careful for under-declared costs, advises the association
It is possible to save up to 40% for last minute travel. These tickets can be reserved at travel agencies or by internet, with the same discount. On-line research is better and allows one to evaluate many... more
UAS-DronesUS Navy reports first results on MQ-8B drone-helicopter accidents
Washington, Usa - The aircraft crashed independently and for different reasons
An investigation on two different accidents involving two MQ-8B Fire Scout helicopter-drones (remote-controlled unmanned helicopters which takes the designation VTUAV, Vertical Take-Off Unmanned Air Vehicle)... more
DefenseHms Daring anti-aircraft destroyer returns from Persian Gulf (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - "There has been a lot of interest in the ship from other navies"
The HMS Daring is the first unit of the homonym Royal Navy new generation anti-aircraft destroyer class. Its tactical designation is Type-45. These units features a reduced radar cross section (stealth... more
AirportsChanges in check-in arrangements at "Chopin" Airport in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - As of today, Wednesday 1 August
As of Wednesday 1 August, passengers no longer check in for their flights in the departures hall in the old part of Terminal A, as all check-ins have been moved to the new part of the building. Other... more
DefenseP-8A Poseidon aircraft flies during the "RIMPAC 2012"
Washington, USA - "Easier to fly, trim well, and with a situational awareness system like we've never seen before"
As well known by AVIONEWS followers, the largest naval exercise worldwide is going on during these days. "RIMPAC 2012" (Rim of the Pacific), is joined by 22 countries, more than 40 warships and submarines,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: British Airways reduces its fares for travellers to and from UAE
London, United Kingdom - Reductions up to 40%
British Airways (BA), the most important British airline, in order to celebrate the 80th anniversary of its connections with the Middle East, has chosen a way which will make happy its customers: a relevant... more
Civil aviationChildren at the airport, between news and attempts to find a solution
Warsaw, Poland - Warsaw "Chopin" airport offers wrist bands to recover lost children
The airports, just like every crowded place, could be sites where lose sight of your children can be extremely easy, with consequences which, depending on the cases, can be weird, funny, worrying or dramatic. In... more
AerospaceThe world's most powerful telescope is Canadian-made
Toronto, Canada - The Hubble replacement takes shape
The 2018 is expected to be a year full of important events about space. In addition to the scheduled tests of the NASA SLS space heavy lifter, another work of art is going to be placed in orbit. We... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance: 75%-State-owned stake of Adria Airways is for sale
Ljubljana, Slovenia - It will be possible to make an offer until September 10
The Slovenian government announced on Wednesday 01/08/2012 the intention to sell the 75% stake of Adria Airways which are currently owned by the Balkan country. The sale is part of the measures adopted... more
IndustryAvio do Brasil unveils maintenance line for Spey aeronautical turbine for AMX fighter aircraft
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The project will be finalised in 2014
Through its Brazilian arm specialising in the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) of aeronautical engines, Avio yesterday unveiled a new assembly and dismantlement line for the Spey MK 807 turbine,... more
IndustrySukhoi obtains new loan for its SSJ-100 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Upgrade planned until 2024
Vnesheconombank (VEB) will loan USD 1 billion to aircraft-maker Sukhoi until 2024 for further developments of its Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional aircraft. Sukhoi, the company said, will use the funds... more
IndustryBAE Systems will upgrade South-Korean F-16 fighter aircraft avionics
Seoul, South Korea - "This integration will take more time than others, such as the radar integration"
South Korea has signed an agreement with BAE Systems, the popular English and international defence corporation. The agreement will provide South Korea with an upgrade for its 134 Lockheed Martin F-16C/D... more
IndustryBoeing ready to deliver first C-17 aircraft to India
Delhi, India - Great performances, but sensitive costs
The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III has shortly become an element of the Nato tactical transport system backbone. It is a complex aircraft, capable of high performances about payload and runways. The programme... more
Civil aviationNational Transportation Safety Board investigates on Dreamliner aircraft engine malfunction
Cincinnati, USA - The experts sent by the agency will examine the propulsor
The technical problem which involved the GEnx engine of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft during a pre-flight test on Saturday 28/07/2012 (AVIONEWS) is now subject to investigation by the National Transportation... more
AirportsThe first Airbus A-380 aircraft lands at Amsterdam-Schiphol airport
Amsterdam, Netherlands - It is an Emirates flight with 427 passengers on board
For the first time in the history of the Amsterdam-Schiphol airport, on Wednesday 01/08/2012 an Airbus A-380 aircraft landed on the runway of the Dutch hub. Flight EK 147 operated by Emirates, which... more
DefenseFinmeccanica results. Performance by business segment: defence systems
Rome, Italy - New orders totalled €522 million
Oto Melara, WASS and MBDA (Figures related to the MBDA joint venture are consolidated on a proportionate basis at 25%). New orders: totalled €522 million, an increase over the €318 million figure for... more
AerospaceFinmeccanica BoD. Performance by business segment: space
Rome, Italy - Orders for €241 million
Telespazio and Thales Alenia Space (Figures for the two joint-ventures - Telespazio and Thales Alenia Space - are consolidated on a proportionate basis at 67% and 33%, respectively). New orders: for... more
AirlinesSyrian Airlines announces air link suspension towards Europe
Damascus, Syria - Following on sanctions fixed by the EU against Assad regime
A spokesperson for Syrian Airlines announced yesterday that the carrier has begun suspending links towards Europe, after sanctions decided by the EU to force the Assad regime to stop the bloody repression... more
UAS-DronesIAI develops new Heron NG drone-aircraft variant
Tel Aviv, Israel - Improved range, communication systems and sensor payload
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the well known Israeli hi-tech aircraft-maker, is boosting its portfolio with a new variant of its best-selling UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, remote-controlled aircraft),... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Performance by business segment: aeronautics
Rome, Italy - New orders came to €1,556 million
Alenia Aermacchi (With effect from 1 January 2012, Alenia Aermacchi SpA and Alenia SIA SpA were merged into Alenia Aeronautica SpA, which changed its name to “Alenia Aermacchi SpA”), GIE-ATR (Figures rel... more
DefenseFinmeccanica's BoD. Performance by business segment: defence electronics and security companies
Rome, Italy - New orders totalled €2,342 million
DRS Technologies, SELEX Elsag, SELEX Galileo and SELEX Sistemi Integrati New orders: totalled €2,342 million, down by €196 million on those of the corresponding period of the previous year (€2,538 milli... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. Performance by business segment: helicopters
Rome, Italy - New orders: €1,780 million
Helicopters. AgustaWestland New orders: €1,780 million, up 42,7% over the corresponding period of the previous year (€1,247 million). Helicopters (new and upgrades) account for 77.9%, while product sup... more
Civil aviationSewing needle found in a sandwich on an Air Canada aircraft
Toronto, Canada - Similar episodes happened a few days ago in the Netherlands
A passenger on an Air Canada aircraft which was flying from Victoria (Canadian city, the capital of British Columbia) to Toronto found a sewing needle in his pre-packaged sandwich provided by the airline:... more
AirportsAutogrill: World Duty Free Group starts up in Belém Airport, Brazil
Milan, Italy - New step forward for its expansion in emerging markets
World Duty Free Group (WDFG), a division of Autogrill, is starting up for the first time in Brazil, where it has won a 10 year contract to operate duty-free stores in Belém International Airport. WDFG... more
Civil aviationState aid to Ryanair: AVIONEWS interviews Lorenzo Fontana, MEP, about Verona Airport (Italy)
Brussels, Belgium - "There is the need to operate sensibly and respecting the rules"
Another European airport attracts the attention of the European Commission (EC) about its relations with the low-cost carrier Ryanair: the Member of the European Parliament Lorenzo Fontana sent on Tuesday... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica's BoD: financial performance for the period
Rome, Italy - New orders: €4,200 million
Financial performance for the period Finmeccanica’s board of directors met on 31 July, chaired by Giuseppe Orsi, examined the results of the second quarter of 2012 and unanimously approved the I... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: the BoD has examined the results of operations of the second quarter of 2012
Rome, Italy - And approved the Interim Financial Report at 30 June 2012
The board of directors of Finmeccanica examined yesterday the results of operations of the second quarter of 2012 and approved the Interim Financial Report at 30 June 2012 (all data are unaudited). Key... more
OccurrencesBoeing 737 involved in a bird-strike: the image of the rip in the nose cone of the aircraft
Denver, USA - The 151 persons on board are all unharmed
A Boeing 737 aircraft operated by United Airlines was involved in a bird-strike on Tuesday 31/07/2012 during its descent into Denver International Airport in the morning of Tuesday 31/07/2012: the images... more
Civil aviationAircraft and pollution: ETS opposers meet in the USA
Washington, USA - In order to find an alternative solution
A meeting of a great importance for the aviation sector among the representatives of roughly 16 countries which oppose to the EU Emissions Trading Scheme, or System (ETS), is being held in the United States. The... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance: Aer Lingus president asks shareholders to refuse Ryanair offer
Dublin, Ireland - "They would renounce to London-Heathrow slots"
On Tuesday 31/07/2012 the president of the Irish carrier Aer Lingus Colm Barrington wrote a letter to the company shareholders urging them to reject the purchase offer made by Ryanair: the board of directors... more
ReportMil Mi-24 helicopters open fire over Aleppo, but rebels hold fast
Aleppo, Syria - "We burned their tanks. This will be their grave"
News from Aleppo, the largest city of Syria, which has been struck by heavy clashes over the last days. The operation in Aleppo seems to be the largest military operation launched by Syrian troops against... more
Finance and economyItaly. SEA, Milan airports: BoD approves six month financial report (June 30, 2012)
Milan, Italy - A positive evolution of the gross operating margin in 2012 is possible, where the reference context does not suffer marked changes
The Board of Directors of SEA SpA (Milan airports management company) approved today under the presidency by Giuseppe Bonomi, the six month financial report (June 30, 2012) of the Group, that includes... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: security recommendations on severe anomalies ATR-42/72 airplanes powered with PW127 engines
Rome, Italy - The Agency addressed them to the EASA and the Canadian Authority
The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV), in parallel with the investigation authorities for civil aviation safety of Denmark and Hungary, has issued five security recommendations following the evidences that... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Bell and Cessna open service facility in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - The service facility is 160,500 total square feet and equipped with hangars
Bell Helicopter, in partnership with Cessna Aircraft Company, opened a new regional service center in Singapore at Seletar Aerospace Park. The new state-of-the-art facility offers customers a one-stop... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: Abu Dhabi Airport continues its growth trend int the first half of 2012
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Passengers increase by 22,8%
Abu Dhabi International Airport confirms itself as one of the fastest growing hubs in the world, as it obtains record traffic figures in the first half of 2012. According to the figures released by... more
AirlinesCebu Pacific renews its aircraft fleet
Manila, Philippines - Ten A-319 sold to Allegiant Travel Company
The Philippine company Cebu Pacific, in the range of a fleet renewal programme, announced on Tuesday 31/07/2012 the sale to Allegiant Travel Company (ATC) of all its Airbus A-319 aircraft it currently... more
DiscussionsAlitalia and Wind Jet: is the marriage off?
Rome, Italy - After Antitrust restrictions, integration is not the best solution
Thirteen days after the Antitrust ruling, the Alitalia/Wind Jet programme seems to have disappeared. Is it possible that Alitalia will make a U-turn on the arrangement? In the beginning, the take-over... more
IndustryBoeing integrates Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System into Silent Eagle
Washington, USA - "Our one is more balanced and smaller than others"
Boeing is looking to the F-X III competitive tender in South Korea despite its major competitor, the Lockheed Martin F-35 fifth generation stealth fighter. Lockheed Martin has often underlined that... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: BoD approves the consolidated results at 30 June 2012
Milan, Italy - Travel Retail and Food & Beverage in North America continue to grow in 1st half 2012 while Italy loses ground
The board of directors approves the consolidated results at 30 June 2012. · Consolidated revenues: EUR 2,763.9m, up 0.4% on 2,655.8m in 1st half 2011 (up 4.1% at current exchange rates) · Consolidated E... more
Civil aviationRussia looks to new 130-seat commercial aircraft
Moscow, Russia - "It could be a stretched SSJ-100, or a new airframe"
Moscow has announced the possibility of a new 130-seat commercial aircraft. Early this year the project was designated the Superjet 130NG, but now Russia said it will not necessarily involve a stretch... more
AerospaceChina looks to the Moon in 2013
Beijing, China - "Space programmes go on smoothly"
Chinese space success seems to be unstoppable. A new event is planned in 2013, and it will allegedly involve a human landing on the Moon. The launch is scheduled in the second half of 2013. It will... more
Industry787 Dreamliner aircraft engine problems in Charleston: investigations in progress
Charleston, USA - Debris fell off from the rear of the engine
Boeing and the US National Transportation Safety Board are investigating on the problems experienced by the engine of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on Saturday 28/07/2012 at Charleston International... more
AirlinesAirOne introduces the "Changeyourflight" service
Rome, Italy - It is the first Italian carrier to have adopted it
AirOne is the first Italian airline to have adopted the innovative service "Changeyourflight". It allows customers forced to renounce a flight purchased previously, to ask a partial refund of the ticket... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: 900 SF-260 airplanes delivered
Venegono Superiore, Italy - In the turboprop version TP
Alenia Aermacchi has delivered the 900th SF-260 airplane establishing an all-time sales record for the Italian aircraft industry. The SF-260 is the most successful Italian aircraft produced in peacetime.... more
IndustryRolls-Royce and Snecma to initiate joint combat aircraft engine studies
London, UK - Through their 50:50 Rolls-Royce Snecma Ltd joint-venture, established in 2001
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, and Snecma (Safran Group) have signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to undertake studies into the next generation of UK and French combat aircraft... more
SecurityEASA: latest annual review of aviation safety
Cologne, Germany - "One of the lowest rate of accidents worldwide"
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published its Annual Safety Review for 2011. AVIONEWS reports below the official statement released by the agency. "In Europe, there was a single fatal... more
AerospaceMedia invited for NASA Mars Curiosity rover descent
Darmstadt, Germany - ESA Mars Express orbiter will support the landing
ESA (European Space Agency) has invited media representatives to its Darmstad (Germany) operations centre. On August 6, 2012, ESA will support the entry, descent and landing of NASA Mars Science Laboratory. The... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers two NH-90 helicopters to France’s DGA armament procurement agency
Marignane, France - For deployment by the French Army and Navy
The French DGA armament procurement agency has taken delivery of its second NH-90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) and seventh NH-90 NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH), marking an important step forward... more