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AccidentsFlight MH370: aircraft locate debris off the Australian shores
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Search area moved north-east
Some airplanes spotted in the sea, off the Australian shores, some debris which might be related to Malaysia Airlines' Flight MH370, which vanished from radar screens during the night between Friday 7... more
Finance and economyAirbus Group signs global cooperation agreement with Bank of China
Toulouse, France - They will also cooperate in the areas of aircraft leasing, aircraft asset management, hedging and corporate loans
Airbus Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bank of China regarding a global cooperation. The two parties have agreed to work together strategically to advance operation-related activities... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Etihad: 10 days for the Alitalia-plan
Rome, Italy - The hypothesis of an integration of the operations of the Italian carrier and airberlin seems more likely
Etihad Airways is really close to present its strategic plan for Alitalia's relaunch: according to rumours, by 10 days the Abu Dhabi-based company might release its ideas for the future of the main Italian... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-380 airplane for Asiana Airlines shines in full livery
Toulouse, France - The delivery is planned in the second quarter of this year
The first A-380 for Asiana Airlines was rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Hamburg, marking the completion of its painting. The aircraft will then have completion of its cabin and enter a final phase... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica. Shareholders’ Meeting: filing of documentation
Rome, Italy - It will be convened in May
With reference to the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, convened for 9 and 15 May 2014 (first and second call) and to the Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, convened for 9, 14 and 15 May 2014 (first, sec... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Aer Arann to change its name in Stobart Air
Dublin, Ireland - The operations will continue under the Aer Lingus Regional brand
Regional company Aer Arann will modify its name in Stobart Air by the end of 2014: the change is part of a strategy aimed to expand the operations of the irish carrier. However, the company will continue... more
IndustryAirplanes. Indra awards modernization of five air control centers in Chile
Rome, Italy - The project includes delivery of air traffic simulation systems for controller training
Indra will implement its air traffic control system in two air route traffic management centers and three local air control centers of the Chilean Civil Aviation Department (DGCA). The company will also... more
IndustryBoeing: Turkmenistan Airlines receives its first B-777/200LR airplane
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan - The delivery coincided with the opening of a new terminal at the international airport
Boeing delivered the first 777-200LR (Longer Range) passenger aircraft to Turkmenistan's national flag carrier, Turkmenistan Airlines. The airplane is the first of two 777/200LRs Turkmenistan Airlines... more
AccidentsIndia: accident for an Air Force's C-130J aircraft, five casualties
Gwalior , India - The transport plane was in a routine training mission
Five persons lost their lives in the crash of a transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force in the morning of Friday 28 March 2014. This is the latest accident of a eries which is showing low safety levels... more
AerospaceSpace Station: new members of Expedition 39 arrived abord the ISS (VIDEO)
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - Docking performed at 12:53 am GMT/UTC
A new trio of Expedition 39 flight engineers has arrived at the International Space Station after a two-day, 34-orbit trip. Soyuz Commander Alexander Skvortsov, flanked by Flight Engineers Steve Swanson... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: still alert for rains on the South
Rome, Italy - A bulletin for adverse weather conditions issued
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. An orange criticality predicted for today for hydrogeological risk on... more
Press releaseAgustaWestland: Gulf Helicopters' AW-139 fleet reaches the 50,000-flight-hour milestone
Doha, Qatar - The company has 17 aircraft of the type in service
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopter fleet operated by Gulf Helicopters of Qatar has achieved the milestone of 50,000 flight... more
IndustrySelex Es has delivered the new baggage handling system for the D pier in the International Airport "Leonardo da Vinci" to Aeroporti di Roma
Rome, Italy - The area devoted to Schengen flights
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, has delivered a new baggage handling system operating at the Pier D, the area devoted to Schengen flights of the "Leonardo da Vinci" airport. Under the contract, awarded... more
IndustryJapan Transocean Air selects Boeing 737 NextGen aircraft
Seattle, USA - 1.1-billion-dollar agreement at list prices
Boeing and Japan Transocean Air (JTA) announced the airline's selection of 12 Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes. The selection, valued at 1.1 billion dollars at list prices, will mark the start of the... more
IndustryAirbus inks industrial deals with China and receives order for 70 aircraft from CAS
Paris, France - Agreement for 43 A-320s and 27 A-330s
As AVIONEWS told you in advance during the past days, Airbus inked with China several important industrial and commercial agreements. The contracts have been signed in Paris by Fabrice Brégier, Airbus... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: "Charting a successful future for Latin America"
Santiago, Chile - Taxes and charges, infrastructure and regulation the priorities on which to work
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments in Latin America and the Caribbean region (Latin America) to take full advantage of the connectivity provided by aviation in order to... more
Press releaseAgustaWestland: AW-139M helicopter ready to start demonstration tour in South America
Santiago, Chile - The first leg will be in Chile
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that an Italian Air Force AW-139M is about to start a four week demonstration tour throughout South America following its appearance at "FIDAE... more
AirlinesAll Nippon Airways places 13-billion-dollar aircraft order with Boeing
Tokyo, Japan - The operation includes 14 Dreamliners
All nippon Airways (ANA) placed a mega-order of Boeing aircraft with an overall value of 13 billion dollars (12.35 billion Euros) at list prices. The new airplanes will be delivered over an 11-year period... more
AirportsRome-Urbe Airport is unbelievably still isolated
Rome, Italy - Internet and phone connections might restart today
As we told you yesterday, Rome-Urbe Airport has been isolated during the past days from a communication point of view because of a theft of copper (AVIONEWS): all the facilities, including the control... more
AccidentsVanished malaysia Airlines aircraft: search suspended due to bad weather
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Thai satellite spots 300 floating objects
Bad weather conditions forced the suspension of the search for the Malaysia Airlines aircraft which vanished from radar screens in the night between Friday 7 and Saturday 8 March 2014 while it was flying... more
IndustryAirbus Helicopters and China’s Avicopter sign joint production agreement for 1,000 EC-175/AC-352 helicopters
Paris, France - 20-year industrial output is launched for new-generation medium twin-engine rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters and China’s Avicopter (the helicopters business unit of AVIC) today signed a joint agreement for the production of 1,000 new-generation EC-175/AC-352 rotorcraft, in the presence of C... more
AccidentsVanished Malaysia Airlines aircraft: satellite spots "Debris field" in the Indian Ocean
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Malaysian Minister for Transport claims the images are "The most credible lead that we have”
Some images captured by a French satellite on March 23 show what has been called as a "Debris field" in the area of the Indian Ocean where searches are focusing for the Malaysia Airlines aircraft which... more
Finance and economyAirbus Group makes successful return to Euro debt capital markets
Tolouse, France - 1-billion-Euro 10-year bond issue
Airbus Group (stock exchange symbol: AIR), rated A2 by Moody's and A by Standard & Poor's, successfully priced a new 10-year bond offering denominated in euros on 25 March, 2014. This 1-billion-Euro transaction... more
AerospaceOperational activity of Italian Space Agency's "Agile" satellite
Rome, Italy - 12 more months, just before its seventh anniversary
"Agile", the satellite of the Italian space agency (ASI) do not cease to amaze. After having provided particularly signifcant science data and exceeded every life expectancy forecast, just before its seventh... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Is Alitalia-Etihad agreement close? Possible integration between the Italian carrier and airberlin
Rome, Italy - The new industrial plan could be focused on a strengthening of long-haul operations
According to rumours, great news are awaited in a short time about the talks between Alitalia and Etihad for the entry of the Middle-Eastern company in the ownership structure of the main Italian carrier. The... more
Fair and shows"Fidae 2014": Airbus DS and Enaer signed agreement to extend existing cooperation on aircraft maintenance and upgrading
Santiago, Chile - In particular for what concerns the maintenance center of C212, and the upgrade of the fleet of C101
Airbus Defence and Space and Enaer (Empresa Nacional de Aeronáutica de Chile) today signed a cooperation agreement in Chile to expand their existing joint business in aircraft maintenance and upgrading,... more
IndustryChinese company O-bay to buy 100 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft
g, China - The Russian aerospace company will establish a production line in the Asian country
According to reports coming from "China Daily", China's O-bay Aircraft Company is reportedly close to sign a framework agreement with Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) for the production of 100 Sukhoi... more
AerospaceSpace Station: the new crew launched, but the docking has been postponed to Friday
Baikonur, Kazakistan - Approach to the orbiting laboratory was not possible due to a technical glitch
The next trio of crew members destined for the International Space Station is now looking forward to a Thursday arrival at the orbiting laboratory after their Soyuz spacecraft was unable to complete its... more
ReportRome-Urbe Airport without internet and phone connections because of a theft of copper
Rome, Italy - The problems involves every facility in the area, including the newsdesk of AVIONEWS
Rome-Urbe Airport has been isolated during the past days from a communication point of view: all the facilities inside are indeed without phone and internet connections. The problem, which was caused... more
IndustrySelex ES signs new contracts worth around 60 million Euro for the Italian Army’s “Soldato Futuro” programme
Rome, Italy - The programme will lead to the complete modernisation of the systems and equipment of soldiers
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, has attained further major goals within the Italian Soldato Futuro programme: the signature of two contracts, together worth about 60 million euro, relating to the SWave... more
Fair and showsCessna Aircraft Company debuts latest aircraft at FIDAE (from 25 to 30 March)
Wichita, Usa - TTx, Grand Caravan EX, Citation M2 and Citation Sovereign +
"Cessna Aircraft Company, part of the Textron Aviation segment of Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT), is this week displaying four of the company’s newest Cessna aircraft to attendees of the International Air and S... more
UAS-DronesMQ-4C Triton UAV aircraft: Norhrop Grumman and US Navy conclude initial testing phase
San Diego, USA - 81 hours gathered, at altitudes of up to almost 60,000 feet
Northrop Grumman Corporation and the US Navy have successfully completed the first major milestone of the Triton unmanned aircraft vehicle (UAV, a remote-piloted aircraft) flight test program, clearing... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Norwegian denies rumours about possibile acquisition of airberlin
Oslo, Norway - Etihad might ask the German company to delist from the stock exchange, in view of a restructuring
During the past days Norwegian Air has been in the middle of rumours claiming that the Oslo-based low-cost company is in talks with airberlin for the acquisition of Germany's second main carrier after... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. AirOne inaugurates its new base in Palermo
Palermo, Italy - From March 30 two A-320s will connect the Sicilian city with 10 destinations in Italy and abroad
The new base of AirOne at Palermo's "Falcone-Borsellino" Airport will be operational starting from March 30: the Alitalia group's Smart Carrier will offer 10 new domestic and international routes. The... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica at "DIMDEX 2014" with airplanes, helicopters and other products
Doha, Qatar - The Italian group is in Qatar with its subsidiaries AgustaWestland, Selex ES, Alenia Aermacchi, Oto Melara and WASS
Finmeccanica, through its companies AgustaWestland, Selex ES, Alenia Aermacchi, Oto Melara and WASS, will take part in "DIMDEX – Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition", which will be held in D... more
Press releaseAircraft and airlines. EasyJet provides updates on results and
Milan, Italy - Further details to be provided with half-year results on May 13
EasyJet expects to deliver a first half performance ahead of the guidance given in the January 23, 2014 Interim Management Statement. Revenue per seat growth at constant currency for the six months... more
AccidentsMalaysia Airlines aircraft: investigators follow the path of pilot's suicide
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Searches for the Boeing 777 are going on
Yesterday, Monday 24 March 2014, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak communicated that there are no more hopes for Malaysia Airlines' Boeing 777, which vanished from radar screens in the night between... more
AerospaceSpace Station: new crew members ready for launch
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - Liftoff scheduled at 10:17 GMT/UTC from Baikonur
The three new astronauts of the Expedition 39 are waiting at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan for their launch tonight, Tuesday 25 March 2014, to the International Space Station. The SpaceX Falcon... more
Press releaseBlue Panorama confirms business continuity and that its flights are fully operational
Rome, Italy - Talks for the entry of an international investor confirmed
"On January 27, 2014 Blue Panorama Airlines SpA submitted the request for temporary receivership and therefore to abandon the procedure for the preventive continuity agreement. On March 17 Rome's Court... more
Military aviationSouth Korea chooses the F-35A aircraft
Seoul, South Korea - "We are honored by the trust", Lockheed Martin explains
The Republic of Korea has formally announced its decision to procure the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft for its F-X fighter acquisition program. “We are honored by and appreciate the trust a... more
AccidentsVanished aircraft (2), according to Malaysia Airlines it is "Lost beyond any reasonable doubt"
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Prime Minister Razak confirms
Malaysia Airlines and malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak communicated that there are no more hopes for Malaysia Airlines' Boeing 777, which vanished from radar screens in the night between Friday 7... more
IndustryAirbus Helicopters creates a shared portal for its partners
Marignane, France - The site will facilitate the exchange of data and information
The success of Airbus Helicopters is closely linked to the quality of its collaboration with partners. Integrating partners into its industrial process makes up part of Airbus Helicopters’ strategy and c... more
IndustryOrder up to 50 Airbus A-320 incoming from Tigerair
Tolouse, France - MoU for 37 airplanes plus 13 options
Singapore's Tigerair has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for the purchase of up to 50 A-320neo aircraft for future fleet renewal and growth. The deal covers 37 firm orders plus 13... more
AccidentsFlight MH370: Chinese aircraft spots debris in the sea
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Connection with Malaysia Airlines' Boeing 777 yet to be confirmed
Chinese agency "Xinhua" communicated that a Chinese Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft spotted two "relatively big" floating objects and several smaller white ones over an area of several square kilometres off the... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Blue Panorama in temporary receivership
Rome, Italy - It is a further move of the carrier after the preventive continuity agreement
According to rumours which were verified today by AVIONEWS, the Italian carrier Blue Panorama has been under temporary receivership, which was arranged through a voluntary declaration of insolvency. It... more
IndustryBoeing: roll-out first B-737NG airplane at increased production rate
Washington, Usa - New rate increases single-aisle production to 42 aircraft per month
The first Boeing Next-Generation 737 to be built at the increased rate of 42 airplanes per month rolled out of the factory in Renton, Wash. The 737/800 will soon be delivered to Air Berlin and ultimately... more
Military aviationFrance offers four fighter aircraft for NATO patrols over the Baltic area
Tallinn, Estonia - The support might include AWACS operations
France provided its availability to support NATO patrolling operations over the Baltic area with four additional Rafale and Mirage 21000 fighter aircraft. The announcement was made in Tallinn by Jean-Yves... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Lufthansa: pilots vote in favour of a strike, but not over Easter
Frankfurt, Germany - "We've been negotiating very patiently, but our patience has run out"
On Friday 21 March 2014 the German union Vereinigung Cockpit, which represents about 5000 Lufthansa pilots, communicated that its members voted in favour of a strike, because of the impossibility of reaching... more
AccidentsFlight MH370: search for the vanished aircraft restarts, among many difficulties
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - "It's about the most inaccessible spot on the face of the Earth", Australia's PM explains
Searches for the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777/200ER aircraft have restarted today, Friday 21 March 2014: Flight MH370 vanished from radar screens during the night between Friday 7 and Saturday... more
Military aviationCost of the F-35 aircraft to decrease significantly over the next years, Lockheed Martin claims
Fort Worth, USA - According to the aerospace company, with its upcoming order South Korea might take advantage of economies of scale
South Korea might soon approve the purchase of 40 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II aircraft, in the context of the F-X Phase III programme, which is aimed to replace the aging F-4s and F-5s in the fleet... more