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PeopleATR appoints Patrick de Castelbajac as CEO
Toulouse, France - He succeeds Filippo Bagnato, CEO from 2004 to 2007 and since 2010
The ATR Assembly of Members has appointed Patrick de Castelbajac (43), as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ATR. He succeeds Filippo Bagnato, whose four-year mandate according to ATR's statutes expired... more
Latest newsEtihad Airways – Alitalia Statement
Rome, Italy - Etihad Airways today confirmed that it will forward a letter detailing
Etihad Airways today confirmed that it will forward a letter detailing the conditions precedent and the criteria for a proposed equity investment by Etihad Airways that have been negotiated with Alitalia... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS celebrates the Italian Republic anniversary next Monday. "Frecce Tricolori" aircraft flyover
Rome, Italy - The Agency will open again next Tuesday
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, readers, social network fans and reporters that it will be closed next Monday, June 2, in the occasion of the 68th anniversary of the Italian Republic. The... more
AirportsPisa airport. Sat board of directors says the new bid is "Adequate" but the decision is up to the partners
Pisa, Italy - The announcement comes after the new rejection by Pisa Chamber of Commerce
The board of directors of Sat (the society which manages the airport of Pisa) has considered "Adequate" the new price of the bid proposed by Corporacion America, as Sat reported in a press release, today... more
Civil aviationA-380 aircraft start operating in Indian airports
Delhi, India - Singapore Airlines' flight landed in Delhi shortly after 8:00 pm (local time)
Singapore Airlines became today, Friday 30 May 2014, the first company to operate a scheduled flight with an A-380 aircraft in an Indian airport. The operation of the "Giant of the skies" manufactured... more
SecurityAircraft and security. Saint Petersburg Airport: second bomb threat in just a few days
Saint Petersburg, Russia - The hub is continuing to operate normally
Members of law enforcements agencies are searching Sain-Petersburg-Pulkovo Airport following to an anonymous call which was received today, Friday 30 May 2014, by local authorities, claiming that a bomb... more
AirportsMilan airports. SEA workers on strike: delays and cancellations
MIlan, Italy - The protest has been subscribed also by easyJet flight assistants, Meridiana's personnel, Aviapartner Handling and Alitalia-CAI's workers
A national air transport workers strike is underway, in Italy, and will going on for the rest of the day, May 30. The protest has been subscribed by SEA and SEA Handling employees too, the society which... more
IndustrySSJ-100 airplane in UTair-Express fleet got a special livery
Moscow, Russia - Following the painting's completion, the aircraft is currently undergoing to the interiors' installation
On May 29, 2014 the first Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft for UTair-Express was painted in a livery specially designed for this aircraft type in the airline’s fleet. This SSJ-100, decorated with bright f... more
AirportsItalian air transport to liberalize regulation fares
Rome , Italy - The Authority aims to create aupair conditions in the negotiation between companies and airlines, as Brussels requested
Transparency and non-discrimination between carriers. They are the new standards which are going to determine the Italian air transport regulation fares, in the wake of the European directive of 2009. The... more
AirlinesAlghero airport. New Livingston won't fly to Fiumicino, Tribunal confirms
Cagliari, Italy - The flight is thought to be carried out by Alitalia, second airline at the tender notice for the fixed-fare air services
Sardinian administrative Court confirmed yesterday, May 29, the interruption of the air link between Alghero and Rome-Fiumicino airports operated by Italian carrier New Livingston. The measure was adopted... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia-Etihad agreement is "A matter of hours" according to Renzi, but Lupi is more cautious
Rome, Italy - "There's no reason to be unduly optimistic or pessimistic", the Transport Minister explains
The official closure of the agreement which will see Etihad Airways entering Alitalia's ownership structure is "A matter of days", according to Italian prime Minister Matteo Renzi. Transport Minister... more
AerospaceSpaceX presents the Dragon V2, the spacecraft for the future of US' space travels (VIDEO)
Hawthorne, USA - "It's all around I think a big leap forward in technology", the CEO of the California-based claims
SpaceX has officially unvieled its new Drafon V2 spacecraft, a vehicle which is expected to represent the future of space travels for the United States. The DRagon V2 is indeed the first American spacecraft... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storm alert on the Centre-South
Rome, Italy - A yellow criticality on the most part of the regions
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice indicates sparse rains, with downpour or storm aspect, from... more
AirlinesAer Lingus aircraft grounded because of cabin crew strike
Dublin, Ireland - The proposals of the company arrived too late, according to IMPACT union
Aer Lingus' aircraft have been grounded today at Dublin, Shannon and Cork airports, because of a strike of cabin crews which was called by IMPACT trade union regarding rosters. The Irish company managed... more
Civil aviationUK CAA urges aviation to improve aircraft noise performance and do more to engage communities
London, UK - Key recommendations are five
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today published a series of recommendations to help drive improvements in the way the aviation industry manages aircraft noise. More people in the UK are affected... more
AirportsTurin airport. Barbieri, CEO Sagat: "Ticket fares might decrease"
Turin, Italy - The top manager was thought in Piemonte regional government
At Turin airport, two air links were just inaugurated (to Zurich and Amsterdam), the Vueling Spanish airline will operate starting from September and a 6% volume of passengers growth than the same period... more
AirportsTurin airport, Giuseppe Donato new Sagat president
Turin, Italy - The former SKF Swedish corporation executive replaces the outgoing Maurizio Montagnese
He hasn't been officially presented yet but new Sagat (the society which manages the Turin airport) president is Giuseppe Donato. Donato, 70 year old and Consul of Sweden in Turin, has a long experience... more
AccidentsAccident for an ISAF helicopter in Afghanistan: one casualty, three soldiers injured
Maruf, Afghanistan - The aircraft hit a mast while taking off
Today the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), the NATO-led security mission in Afghanistan, communicated that yesterday, Wednesday 28 May 2014, a helicopter was involved in an accident in the... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Solyom, looking for funds, is betting on crowdfunding
Budapest, Hungary - The Hungarian company had filed for bankruptcy in late 2013
During the past year Solyom Hungarian Airways, the company whose purpose was being Malev's more efficient successor, managed to establish an outright record: filing for bankruptcy before operating even... more
IndustryBoeing: B-787 airplane receives 330-Minute ETOPS certification
Washington, Usa - The aircraft had received in 2011 that one up to 180 minutes
The US Federal Aviation Administration approved yesterday additional extended operations (ETOPS) for the B-787 Dreamliner aircraft. The move will allow 787s to be operated up to 330 minutes from a landing... more
Fair and showsAircraft and events. IATA's "AGM": aviation leaders assemble in Doha in June (1-3)
Doha, Qatar - This will be the fourth time that the meeting is hosted in the Middle East
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that nearly 1,000 people are expected to attend its "70th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit" in Doha, Qatar from 1-3... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Alitalia: strike by SEA and SEA Handling staff for tomorrow
Rome, Italy - The changes not involve the intercontinental flights
Alitalia and AirOne, in view of the protests by workers of SEA and SEA Handling (Milan-Linate and Malpensa airports), planned for the entire day of tomorrow, Friday May 30 and due to the impossibility... more
Civil aviationIATA honors the 2014 Top-Performing Global Training Partners
Montreal, Canada - Presented at ceremonies during an event held in Montreal
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its 2014 worldwide best performing training partners as part of its training partner recognition program. The IATA Training and Development... more
AccidentsFlight MH370, it is official: Malaysia Airlines' aircraft is not in the search area
Perth, Australia - "We are still very confident that the resting place of the aircraft is in the Indian Ocean", Australian Deputy Prime Minister claims
Yesterday, Wednesday 28 May 2014, in the afternoon the automated submarine vehicle Bluefin-21 completed its last mission searching the remaining areas in the vicinity of the acoustic signals detected in... more
AirportsTurin Airport: press conference for the new Turin-Amsterdam flight
Turin, Italy - At 10:30 at the airport
Roberto Barbieri, CEO of Sagat (Turin airport management company) and Pieter Elbers, KLM COO and Deputy CEO, communicate that the press-conference of the Turin-Amsterdam flight will take place next Wednesday,... more
Latest newsCape Town airport shooting, one person dead and three injured
Cape Town, South Africa - The incident was part of a domestic affair and there was no terrorism involved
One person has been killed and three others injured in a shooting at Cape Town's international airport, yesterday, May 28. Apparnetly, a 33 year old police constable arrived at the airport around 18:30... more
AerospaceNew crew of Expedition 40 arrives aboard the ISS (VIDEO)
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - The docking with the orbiting laboratory occurred at 2:44 am GMT/UTC
Three new Expedition 40 crew members were welcomed aboard the International Space Station when the hatches between their Soyuz spacecraft and the station were opened at 4:52 am GMT/UTC on Thursday 29 May... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Etihad says "Yes" to the marriage, the new al-Italia takes off
Rome, Italy - The board of directors of the Abu Dhabi-based company gave its approval
According to rumours reported today, Thursday 29 May 2014, by "Il Messaggero", Etihad Airways' board of directors, after its meeting on Monday, reportedly gave its final approval to the "Marriage" between... more
AirportsItalian airports plan, in Venice a second runway within 2025
Venice, Italy - The society which manages the "Marco Polo" thinks to start up the "People mover" in December
Venice-Tessera, just listed by the Italian ministry of Transports between the eleven "Strategic" national airports, could have a new runway within 2025. The "Marco Polo" is also one of three Italian... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia-Etihad agreement: Atlantia denies contacts from UAE for investments in AdR
Rome, Italy - No talks are ongoing between Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and the operator of Fiumicino and Ciampino airports
Everything is silent: the letter with which Etihad Airways is expected to give its final approval to the entry in Alitalia's ownership structure has not arrived in Rome yet. During the past week both the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger demand growth accelerates in April
Geneva, Switzerland - Total RPK's rose 7.5%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for April showing a healthy increase in demand. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 7.5% compared... more
AirportsPisa and Florence airports. Tuscan regional council approves the sale of Sat's shares
Florence, Italy - It will be held the 5,01% as well as in AdF, the company which manages Peretola
Both Institutional Affairs and Infrastructure Tuscany Region commissions gave the go-ahead, yesterday May 27, to the council resolution regarding the sale of Società aeroporto toscano's (Sat, the company... more
AirportsItalian airport plan, 11 "Strategic" and 26 of "National interest"
Rome, Italy - The ministry of Transports draft will have to be approved by the Council of ministers
Eleven "Strategic" airports and 26 of "National interest". That's the ministry of Transports draft to be examined and eventually approved by the Italian Council of ministers regarding the "National airports... more
AirportsAncona airport is of "National interest" but it will be closed to freighter airplanes in the night
Ancona, Italy - Despite being in the Italian government plan, Enav will reduce its workability to only 18 hours
Ancona's airport is among those listed by the Italian ministry of Transports as of "National interest" in range of Italian airports' plan to be approved by the Council of ministers. But, at the same... more
AirportsAirports transit plan, Brindisi will be managed by Italian Enav
Brindisi, Italy - Civil aviation will substitute the air force starting from Rome-Ciampino, yesterday
The transit plan from military airports to civil aviation developed by Enac (Ente nazionale per l'aviazione civile, the Italian civil aviation authority), started from yesterday, May 27, at Rome-Ciampino,... more
IndustryAvianca's ATR fleet financing awarded as "Regional aircraft deal of the year 2013" by "Airfinance Journal"
Toulouse, France - During the ceremony held in New York
The 15 ATR-72/600s fleet financing for the Colombian national flag carrier Avianca has been awarded by "Airfinance Journal" as “Regional Jet/Turboprop Deal of the Year 2013”. The award has been granted to... more
Fair and showsAirbus DS: Brazilian football stadiums seen from space
Madrid, Spain - The images taken by the twin Pléiades satellites
Airbus Defence and Space satellite imagery reveals scope of civil engineering projects and sports facilities. Airbus DS satellites have captured images, taken by the twin Pléiades satellites, of the... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: shareholders' meeting approved 2013 financial statements
Milan, Italy - Nee Board of Directors appointed
Meeting today in an ordinary session under the chairmanship of Gilberto Benetton, the shareholders’ of Autogrill SpA examined and approved the financial statements for 2013 and voted to write profits f... more
Military aviationIndian Air Force: too many aircraft crashes in its recent history
New Delhi, India - Six casualties already in 2014, 27 in the past 12 months
Yesterday, Wednesday 27 May 2014, a MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed during a routine flight, causing the death of the pilot (AVIONEWS). Unfortunately, this event is just the latest... more
IndustryAirbus: the A-350XWB airplane goes "Hot and cold" during climatic testing in Florida (VIDEO)
Toulouse, France - From a high of 45 deg. C. to as low as -40 deg. C
The first-ever testing of an Airbus aircraft at the US Air Force’s "McKinley Climatic Laboratory" subjected the A-350 XWB and its various systems and cabin installations to a full range of conditions f... more
Finance and economyAircraft and transport. After MH370, Malaysia Airlines is trying to take off again, but the bankruptcy risk is concrete
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Bookings from China decreased by more than 50% after the Boeing 777's disappearance
Malaysia Airlines, even before the disappearance of flight MH370, was a company which was experiencing serious financial troubles. The accident which involved the Boeing 777/200ER aircraft, which vanished... more
Finance and economyAirbus Group shareholders approve all resolutions at "AGM", including name change
Amsterdam, Holland - The name change will take legal effect on 2 June 2014
Shareholders of Airbus Group approved all ten resolutions proposed at yesterday's "Annual General Meeting" (AGM), including the amendment of the company's Articles of Association to adopt its new legal... more
AerospaceISS: new members of Expedition 40 to depart today
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - The liftoff is scheduled at 8:57 pm GMT/UTC
During the next hours the crew of the ISS will return to have six members, as usual: NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, cosmonaut Maxim Suraev of the Russian Federal Space Agency and German astronaut Alexander... more
HelicoptersAW-101 helicopters: India will try to recover 278 million Euros
New Delhi, India - New Delhi's government is studying the order of Milan's Court
The Indian government announced it is planning to "Take immediate steps" to recover 278 million Euros in bank guarantees and performance bonds related to the contract signed with AgustaWestland for the... more
AirportsQatar Airways from today operates at the "Hamad International Airport"
Doha, Qatar - The first flight landed this morning, coming from Bahrain
Qatar Airways today commenced full operations at its new state-of-the-art hub, "Hamad International Airport" (HIA), at 09:00 local time. With its commercial flight QR1113 from Bahrain landing at HIA at... more
Civil aviation"Orange" warning for aircraft transiting over Kamchatka because of the eruption of a volcano
Petropavlovsk-Kamcha, Russia - Ash is reaching a height of 10 km
The ash emission of a volcano in the region of Kamchatka might cause some disruption in the air transport sector in Russia. Ash plumes spewed by Shiveluch have indeed reached a height of 10 kilometres. According... more
AirportsCrotone airport: Five Star Movement calls ILS installation into question
Crotone, Italy - According to the local section, ENAV's inspection was due to "Scheduled checks"
Last week ENAV's (Società nazionale per l'assistenza al volo, the Italian air services provider) inspection, at Crotone airport aimed to calibrating and installating the Instrument Landing System (ILS,... more
AirportsPisa airport, Tuscany Region deliberates to hold 5% of shares
Florence, Italy - Only 11,8% of SAT will be sold to Argentinians of Corporacion America
Tuscan Regional committee decided "To sell only a part of shares held in SAT", the company which manages the airport of Pisa. In particular, it was approved that 5% of Società aeroporto toscano (SAT)... more
AirlinesMeridiana airline, workers to protest at the ministry of Transports tomorrow
Rome, Italy - Employees are fighting to save more than 1200 jobs
Meridiana workers' protest don't stop. After the last strike, on May 16, which grounded several airplanes, a mobilization will take place tomorrow, May 28, at the ministry of Transports, in Rome, Italy. Employees,... more
Press releaseItalian USB union: strike for airplanes and buses next May 30; trains on May 29
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow a picket line at the Ministry
"USB (Italian union) organizes tomorrow a picket line by the sector workers at the Italian Transport Ministry, in Piazzale di Porta Pia in Rome, starting from 10:30am. During the initiative, the Union... more