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Press releaseAirplanes and helicopters. Amnesty International's "Blueprint for action" to end refugee and migrant deaths in the Mediterranean ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Rome, Italy - A delegation will be in Lampedusa next 23 and from April 23-25 in Catania
"On the eve of an emergency summit in Brussels, Amnesty International is publishing a 'Blueprint for Action' calling on European governments to take immediate and effective steps to end an ongoing catastrophe... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: BoD approved the Anti-Corruption Code
Rome, Italy - It represents a consistent system inspired to principles of integrity and transparency
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, convened on 21 April, approved the Anti-Corruption Code of Finmeccanica Group, which represents a structured and consistent system inspired to principles of integrity... more
Finance and economyAircraft and airports. Italy: Alitalia-SAI ready to finance itself with mini-bonds soon issued
Rome, Italy - The bonds in Euros and Dollars, as part of the financial-plan "Project Box"
After the entering in the capital by the Arabs of Etihad and finally a positive budget, the carrier Alitalia SAI (Società aerea italiana) will issue on 30 June, minibond as alternative source of self-financing.... more
DefenseAircraft and drills. Philippines: request to the USA for more military equipment and training (VIDEO)
Manila, Philippine Islands - The requests by the Philippine Secretary for the Foreign Affairs to the American authorities in his next visit to the US
The Philippine authorities will demand to the United States more weapons supplies and additional military training, to counter the increasing aggressiveness by China in the South Pacific. Meanwhile continuing... more
Military aviationMilitary aircraft. Peru: cooperation with South Korea to produce the KT-1P on national territory (VIDEO)
Lima, Peru - The agreement between the two Countries has a value of USD 208 million
Born the collaboration between Peru and South Korea for the expansion of the aviation industry in the Latin Country: Lima received the first batch of KT-1P military aircraft in the presence of the President... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft. USA: the approval of the UAV rules too "Slow", FAA accused
Washington, USA - Increasing the appeals to the Authority for the US Aviation to validate the UAV legislation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under siege: a report sponsored by the major aircraft manufacturers and pro-UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) companies accused the American authorities of being... more
DefenseAircraft and drills. Philippines: started the "Balikatan" with the USA (VIDEO)
Manila, Philippine Islands - The drills against China's maritime claims in the South Pacific
The aggressiveness of China worries the Manila authorities and that's why the government of the Philippines has given particular importance to this year exercises with the United States: the "Balikatan"... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft. Russia: the "Ptero-G0" will be exported abroad (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Interest in Asia for the UAV produced by the Russian Afm-Servers
The UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle remote-controlled unmanned aircraft) "Ptero-G0" produced by the Russian Afm-Servers will be exported abroad, used also at home by the security agencies: to announce this... more
AirportsAutogrill grows in North American airports (Houston and Montreal)
Milan, Italy - The two operations are expected to generate accumulated sales of around 790 million dollars in the overall contracts’ term
Through its subsidiary HMSHost, Autogrill Group strengthens its position in the North American airport channel by winning 4 contracts to operate a total of 40 points of sale in "George Bush Intercontinental... more
HelicoptersMilitary helicopters. Finmeccanica defeated in Poland?
Warsaw, Poland - The European Airbus Helicopters would have won an order worth of EUR 2,5 billion
AgustaWestland, subsidiary of the Finmeccanica Group, would have lost its bid to supply the Polish Defense with 70 attack helicopters: reporting this the "Gazeta Wyborcza" site today, April 21, 2015. The... more
UAS-DronesLibya: drone aircraft against the human traffickers, availability by the EU (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The Libyans Slavers treated as the Somali pirates in the "Atalanta" mission in 2008
Among the possible solutions being considered at this time to fight the traffickers and new tragedies like the one happened in the night between Saturday and Sunday in the Libyan waters, Italy with the... more
Military aviationAircraft and missiles. Great Britain: the Ministry of Defence ready to renew the stocks of "Paveway IV" for the bombings against Isis (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - The other bombs used by the British aviation are the Hellfires and the Brimstones
Continuing the airstrikes by the British aircraft in Iraq under the US-led mission against the Isis (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) militiamen. Sources from the Ministry of Defence revealed the ongoing... more
HelicoptersPoland pre-selection of the Airbus Helicopters H-225M "Caracal"
Marignane, France - The industry and its partner Heli Invest Services welcome the decision of the Polish Ministry of Defence
"Airbus Helicopters and its partner Heli Invest Services welcome the decision of the Polish Ministry of Defence to pre-select the H-225M Caracal from Airbus Helicopters. We are fully committed to providing... more
HelicoptersMilitary helicopters: France sends supplies of weapons and vehicles in Lebanon against Isis (VIDEO)
Beirut, Lebanon - Concern by Israel because the weapons must not fall into the hands of "Hezbollah"
250 freight and combat vehicles, seven "Cougar" military helicopters, three small warships and equipment for surveillance and telecommunications over the next four years: these the supplies sent by France... more
Defense"Mistral" helicopter carriers: the two ships delivery to Russia still in "High Seas"
Paris, France - The French president Hollande declared it, waiting for the meeting with Putin next Friday in Armenia
The negotiations about the two "Mistral" helicopter carriers seem still in a stalemate: to testify this the interview to the President François Hollande, on April 19 to the French television. The delivery... more
AirportsNice Airport (France): "Vinci" interested in the privatization of the structure
Nice, France - The private entry in the airport capital thanks to a law of impending approval
During an interview with the French magazine "Investir" the CEO from "VINCI" Xavier Huillard said that the infrastructure company will make an offer, to enter in the capital of the Nice and Lyon airports. "In... more
AirlinesAircraft and economy. Aer Lingus: "Imminent" the sale of the government shares to IAG
Dublin, Ireland - The holding takeover offer accepted in the coming weeks
The completion of negotiations about the Irish carrier Aer Lingus is drawning near: the Anglo-Spanish holding IAG (International Airline Group that brings together British Airways and Spain's Iberia) had... more
DefenseAircraft and war. Yemen: the "Theodore Roosevelt" to the Gulf of Aden, to intercept the Iranian supplies
Aden, Yemen - Soon the humanitarian aid in the Country hit by the Saudi bombing
The "Theodore Roosevelt" American aircraft carrier is shifting from its current position in the Persian Gulf to the coasts of Yemen to intercept potential Iranian supplies in favour of the Houti rebels,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. Strikes: FILT CGIL, tomorrow four hour strike by responsibles of the foreign airlines
Rome, Italy - From 1:00pm to 5:pm
"The workers of the foreign airlines, included Air France, KLM, British Airways, Emirates, SAS, American Airlines and many others, adherent to the FAIRO association, will be on strike tomorrow, from 1:00pm... more
AirlinesAircraft and economy. Japan: soon will Ana acquires the Skymark Airlines shares?
Tokyo, Japan - All Nippon Airways and "Integral" reached an understanding about the revival of the Japanese low-cost
Soon the Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA, main hub at the airport of Tokyo-Haneda) will entry in the capital of the low-cost Skymark Airlines, after the latter had initiated the bankruptcy proceedings... more
AccidentsGermanwings aircraft. Victims layer: the compensation lawsuit in the US rather than in Germany
Cologne, Germany - Before the accident Andreas Lubitz consulted over 10 doctors about his depression
In absence of an agreement with the German Lufthansa Group, the compensation lawsuit for the victims of the Germanwings aircraft crash on last March 24, could be presented before the Americans judges:... more
DefenseAircraft and war. Yemen: loud explosion in the capital, Saud raids don't stop (VIDEO)
Sanaa, Yemen - In progress the talks in Egypt between Cairo and Riyadh for a military cooperation force against the rebels
Continues unabated the air raids by the coalition aircraft led by Saudi Arabia that for nearly four weeks are bombing the rebel positions in Yemen. In the last January the Houti forced the deposed President... more
Fair and showsAirplanes, helicopters, drone, ultralight and gliders. "AERO 2015" ended: 645 exhibitors present from 38 countries, 33,900 visitors from around the globle
Friedrichshafen, Germany - The next edition will take place from April 20-23, 2016
Strong momentum for the "AERO 2015" Strong international growth: with 33,900 industry visitors from 60 countries over four days (April 15-18), the "AERO" registered a marked increase in visitor numbers.... more
Military aviationMilitary aircraft: the Pakistan Air Force will soon replace the FT-7P and K-8P (VIDEO)
Islamabad, Pakistan - The best candidate would be the South Korean T-50 Kai, but this doesn't exclude the Chinese alternative
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is considering which one will be the successor for its FT-7P and K-8P, the aircraft currently used to train its pilots: vying the South Korean Kai T-50 and the Chinese "Hongdu"... more
AirlinesEmirates launches second daily A-380 airplane service to Gatwick Airport
Dubai, UAE - Upgrade on this route that was previously operated by a B-777
Emirates has launched a second daily A-380 service to London-Gatwick Airport. Due to passenger demand, the airline has taken the decision to immediately upgrade its EK15/16 route that was previously... more
ReportItalian Coast Guard and migrants tragedy: the rescue operations for survivors and recovery of bodies still ongoing
Rome, Italy - The SaR activities see the intervention of 17 naval units
The search operations of the survivors and bodies rescue activities are still ongoing from Saturday night in the Libyan waters, after the boat overturn with an overload of migrants. The tragedy happened... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft: UCAV "Neuron" arrives in Italy (VIDEO)
Sardinia, Italy - The second phase of the testing for the Europen UAV will be in the skies of Sardinia
Arrives in the skies of the Sardinian base of Decimomannu the first UCAV (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle) "All" European. "nEUROn" is the product of the technological efforts of Italy, France, Sweden,... more
AirlinesEmirates-Rolls-Royce: order for A-380 aircraft engines
London, UK - Trent 900 will be used to power 50 airplanes that will be in service in 2016
Emirates has today announced an historic $9.2 billion (€8.7 billion) deal with Rolls-Royce for Trent 900 engines and a long-term TotalCare package. The engines will be used to power 50 A-380 airplanes o... more
HelicoptersCarabineros de Chile AW-139 helicopter achieves operational readiness
Cascina Costa, Italy - Brazilian State of Rio Grande do Sul takes delivery of its second AW-119Kx
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced yesterday that the AW-139 intermediate twin helicopter delivered to the Carabineros de Chile has now entered service. The aircraft will be used to support a wide range... more
DefenseAircraft and war. Yemen: Secretary Carter for a political resolution of the conflict
Washington, USA - Meanwhile, the forces of '"AQAP" have seized an airport in the south of the Country
During his first conference at the "Pentagon" by the new Secretary of Defense, on April 16, 2015, Ashton Carter answered to the journalists questions about the American role in the airstrikes by the coalition... more
AerospaceSICRAL 2 satellite: new launch fixed
Rome, Italy - It is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2015
Arianespace has established the new targeted launch date for Flight VA222, using an Ariane 5 ECA to orbit the THOR 7 and SICRAL 2 satellites. Liftoff of the Ariane 5 launcher is now slated for Friday,... more
Military aviationMilitary aircraft. US Navy Secretary: soon UAVs will replace the F-35C (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - The drones used for bombing and reconnaissance missions
In the intention of the Secretary of the US Navy, Ray Mabus , the F-35C will be the last military manned aircraft used for bombing missions: this statement was made during the annual "Sea-Air -Space Exposition"... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. Twelve strikes fixed for next Tuesday
Rome, Italy - Today the protest by staff of a cleaning service company at Naples-Capodichino airport
The Italian Transport Ministry published the list of the strikes fixed in the air field. A protest today, but the day with many strikes is annouced for next Tuesday, on April 21. 17/04/2015, Filt-Cgil/Fit-Cisl... more
Fair and shows"Aircraft Interiors Expo 2015". Airbus to offer an Economy Class ‘SFE’ seat option for the first time on the A-320 Family
Hamburg, Germany - In partnership with Recaro
Airbus and Recaro Aircraft Seating plan to offer for the first time a “Supplier-furnished-equipment” (SFE) Economy Class seat option for A-320 Family operators. The proposed new seat, named “3530Swift”, is base... more
AirportsDubai World Central Airport. China Airlines moves its regional cargo hub to DWC
Dubai, UAE - The Taiwanese carrier uses the UAE as an intermediate stopover on its cargo flights between Taiwan and Europe
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, will relocate its regional base to "Al Maktoum International" at Dubai World Central (DWC) with effect from today. The first flight, which arrived at 10am from... more
PeopleSAAB: Ann-Kristin Adolfsson new Chief Strategy Officer
Linkoping, Sweden - She takes up the position on 1 September, 2015
Defence and security company Saab has appointed Ann-Kristin Adolfsson as new Chief Strategy Officer. She takes up the position on 1 September, 2015 and will then also be part of Saabs Group Management. Ann-Kristin... more
HelicoptersIndia’s Heritage Aviation acquires two H-125 helicopters
Marignane, France - The first aircraft will arrive by the end of the month, followed by the second in early May
In an acceptance ceremony held yesterday in Marignane, India’s Heritage Aviation received two H-125 helicopters acquired for charter and utility missions, with a special focus on pilgrimage heli-tours. T... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA introduced Emergency Response Best Practices Handbook
Montreal, Canada - The Association announced the publication of the first edition
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the publication of the first edition of the Emergency Response Best Practices Handbook. This on-line guidance material provides purchasers with... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Finmeccanica-Selex ES to provide search and rescue radar for Australia
Rome, Italy - The Seaspray 5000E AESA will equip Challenger CL-604 special mission jet aircraft
Finmeccanica–Selex ES has been awarded a multi-million Euro contract from Cobham Aviation Services in Australia to supply a number of Seaspray 5000E Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) surveillance r... more
Civil aviationAircraft and economy: Alenia Aermacchi yields the Naples-Capodichino structure
Naples, Italy - It's the birth of an aircraft maintenance hub in the Campania Region
Alenia Aermacchi subsidiary of the industrial Italian Group Finmeccanica sold the Naples-Capodichino structure to Atitech, aircraft maintenance company: started in these days the bureaucratic procedures... more
SecurityAircraft and security: gyrocopter in the Washington airspace, intrusion not detected by the radar (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - Ongoing the investigations by Norad, the American police, the intelligence services and FAA
Ongoing investigations about the unexpected intrusion in the airspace of Washington, by a gyrocopter landed in "Capitol Park", on Wednesday afternoon April 15, 2015. Embarrassed by the "Norad", the... more
AirlinesAircraft and airports. IAG left "AEA": disagreement on the measures against the Persian Gulf carriers
London, United Kingdom - Other European airlines would like to restrict the Arab competitors
IAG, the holding which owns British Airways and Iberia, leaves "AEA": Association European Airlines. The company disagreed on the measures to be taken against the Arab carriers. Air France-KLM and Lufthansa... more
Finance and economyAirbus Group published documentation for 2015 AGM (May 27)
Amsterdam, Holland - Shareholder approval sought for conversion of Airbus Group NV to an European Company
Airbus Group has published the agenda and other related information online for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) being held on 27 May 2015 at 14:00 local time in Amsterdam. Under one proposed resolution,... more
DefenseAircraft and missiles: new test by Pakistan, tensions with India (VIDEO)
Islamabad, Pakistan - Rising tensions after the liberation of the "Mind" behind the Mumbai terrorist attacks in 2008
The Pakistani army sources have reported the launch of a new warhead, as part of a missile test yesterday, April 15, 2015. The "Ghauri" is able to cover a distance of 1300 km and can be equipped with nuclear... more
IndustryFREMM (2). The role of Finmeccanica in the program
Rome, Italy - Through four companies of the Group: Selex ES, OTO Melara, WASS and MBDA
Finmeccanica participates in the FREMM program through its companies Selex ES, OTO Melara, WASS and MBDA. Selex ES is in charge of supplying and integrating the entire Combat Management System, including... more
Civil aviationICAO goes live with new on-line conflict zone information repository
Montreal, Canada - Responding directly to recommendations druing the UN Agency's safety conference in February
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) launched its prototype conflict zone risk information repository, responding directly to Member State recommendations which came out of the UN agency’s H... more
AccidentsAircraft and incidents: Australia, China and Malaysia will extend the researches of the Malaysia Airlines flight
Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia - More than a year after its disappearance, the fate of the B-777/200ER is still a mystery
During a joint conference, China, Malaysia and Australia have announced the continuation and the extension of the research to find the aircraft Malaysia Airlines remains, disappeared on the night of March... more
Military aviation"Frisian Flag 2015": at the exercises also six F-16 aircraft from the Polish aviation (VIDEO)
Leeuwarden , Netherlands - The operation began on 13 April, and also involves other "NATO" military planes
Six F-16 Block 52+ aircraft (a variant of the "Fighting Falcon") from the Polish base of Lask joined yesterday, April 15 2015 at the "NATO" exercises called "Frisian Flag 2015", that started two days ago... more
IndustryFincantieri-Finmeccanica: option exercised for the ninth and tenth FREMM frigate
Rome, Italy - The program for the Italian Navy is now complete in the supply of ten vessels
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali SpA, a joint-venture between Fincantieri (51%) and Finmeccanica (49%), and prime-contractor for Italy within the international Italian-French FREMM -Multi Mission European Frigates-... more
AirlinesJames Hogan: "Etihad Airways delivers significant benefits to Europe", says CEO and President
Abu Dhabi, UAE - He has met the EC Tranport Commissioner Violeta Bulc
The President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, James Hogan, has met the European Commission Transport Commissioner, Violeta Bulc, to highlight the benefits which the airline delivers to European... more