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MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes everybody a Happy New Year
Rome, Italy - The Agency will regularly open next Thursday, January 2, 2014
AVIONEWS wishes a Happy New Year to its subscribers, readers, reporters and Facebook fan. The Agency will regularly open next Thursday, January 2, 2014 with the normal publication of the news. The... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: New Year’s Day 2014 marks 100 years of commercial aviation
Geneva, Switzerland - Celebration of first paying passenger flight launches year of reflection on contribution of aviation to modern life
1 January 2014 marks exactly 100 years since the birth of commercial aviation. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) invites everyone with an interest in aviation to join a year-long celebration... more
Military aviationCOMAC ends manufacturing of the first two ARJ-21 aircraft
Shanghai, China - The delivery to Chengdu Airlines is scheduled during the next year
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) completed the manufacturing of the first two ARJ-21 aircraft, which will be delivered during the next year to Chengdu Airlines, after the completion of... more
AirlinesOman Air signs repair contract with Bombardier Aerospace
Muscat, Oman - For next eight years
Oman Air has announced that it has signed a repair agreement with Bombardier Aerospace, based in Belfast, UK. The eight-year contract will see the company perform all repair work on Rolls-Royce Trent 700... more
AerospaceLaunch of the Cygnus spacecraft scheduled on January 7
Wallops, USA - The liftoff had been delayed due to the glitch aborad the Space Station
The launch of an Antares rocket carrying Orbital’s Cygnus cargo logistics spacecraft has been rescheudled to occur on January 7 at 1:55 pm local time (6:55 pm GMT/UTC) from Pad-0A at the Mid-Atlantic R... more
HelicoptersS-64 helicopter. Erickson Air-Crane announces first firefighting contract in Turkey
Portland, Usa - Providing services to Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated, a global provider of aviation services to a diverse mix of commercial and government customers, and the vertically-integrated manufacturer and operator of the powerful... more
UAS-DronesFAA announces decision about test sites for UAV aircraft
Washington, USA - The zones will be selected by six organizations
In November 2013 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States prepared a roadmap for the integration of UASs (Unmanned Aerial System, a remote-piloted aircraft) in the US airspace, included... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Congo: the Army takes back control of Kinshasa Airport (2)
Kinshasa, Congo - 40 of the 70 attackers were killed by the armed forces
The army of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has taken back control of Kinshasa International Airport, after the attack which was carried out by some armed groups in the morning of today, Monday 30... more
IndustryAirbus: Zhejiang Loong Airlines firms up order for 20 A-320 Family aircraft
Toulouse, France - After the MoU signed in September at the "Beijing Airshow"
Zhejiang Loong Airlines, based in Hangzhou, capital city of Zhejiang province in Eastern China, has signed its first purchase agreement with Airbus, for 20 A-320 Family aircraft, including 11 A-320ceo... more
IndustryBoeing: Cathay Pacific Airways announce order for additional airplanes
Hong Kong, China - A B-747/8F and three B-777/300ER aircraft
Boeing and Cathay Pacific Airways announced that the carrier has ordered an additional 747/8 Freighter and three 777/300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The order, valued at about $1 billion at current list... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Positive results for several European airports in 2013
Berlin, Germany - New records set in Berlin and Malta
The year is going to end, and it is time of appraisals for the air transport sector: in spite of the crisis of the industry in Europe, some airports in the continent are reporting very good results in... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy (2): New Year's Eve with rains on the South
Rome, Italy - An additional bulletin has been issued
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a further bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions that integrats and expands that one already issued for Lazio,... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Italian Enac-Slovenia: agreement for technical cooperation in the civil aviation sector
Rome, Italy - The Memorandum represents a considerable reinforcement of already excellent relationships between the two Countries
"A technical cooperation agreement in the civil aviation field signed today, on December 30, 2013 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, between Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) director general, Alessio Quaranta,... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Congo: shooting ongoing at Kinshasa Airport
Kinshasa, Congo - Several journalists were taken hostage by the attackers
In the morning of today, Monday 30 December 2013, some men armed with guns and machetes attacked several areas of Congo's capital Kinshasa, among which the international airport. The hub has been obviously... more
AirportsDubai International set to surpass annual forecast of 65.4 million passengers
Dubai, UAE - According to the monthly traffic report issued by Dubai Airports
Dubai International, the world’s second busiest international hub, is set to surpass the traffic forecast for the year, as the airport recorded another month of high growth this November, according to t... more
Military aviationBoeing to pay Turkey 600 million dollars over delays in the development of AEW&C aircraft
Istanbul, Turkey - The first examples were supposed to be delivered in 2008
According to a report from "Hurriyet Daily News", Boeing will pay Turkey a compensation of 600 million dollars (436.7 million Euros) for the delays of the development programme of the Airborne Early Warning... more
Finance and economyAircraft and industry. Textron to acquire Beechcraft for 1.4 billion dollars
Providence, USA - The historical company emerged from bankruptcy in February this year
Textron Inc announced it reached an agreement for the acquisition of Beech Holdings, parent company of Beechcraft Corp, for about 1.4 billion dollars (a bit more than 1 billion Euros). The historical... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: rains on the Center and on the South from today
Rome, Italy - In the morning and afternoon
A front coming from North Europe, approaching to Mediterranean, will bring today a phase of bad weather on the Tyrrhenian central-meridional regions. The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes everybody a Merry Christmas
Rome, Italy - The Agency will open next Monday December 30, after a short break
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, readers, reporters and Facebook fans that it will be closed on Friday 27, in the occasion of the Christmas holidays. The Agency will regularly reopen on Monday... more
Finance and economyHundreds of aircraft, whirling growth: portrait of Etihad, Alitalia's next shareholder
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The Middle Eastern carrier refuses traditional alliances, and opts to acquire stakes in other companies
The next few days will be crucial for the negotiation between Etihad Airways and Alitalia for the entrance of the Abu Dhabi-based company in the onwership structure of the main Italian carrier. Let's try... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Poland selects Alenia Aermacchi M-346 airplane
Rome, Italy - The contract is scheduled to be signed in the first months of 2014
The Polish Ministry of Defence has chosen the M-346 trainer airplane produced by Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, and its ground-based training system to train its Air Force pilots. The contract,... more
Civil aviationSevere weather hits hard on Christmas Eve: aircraft grounded in London and across the UK
London, United Kingdom - No trains are running to or from Gatwick Airport
Christmas Eve in the United Kingdom is at moment characterized by severe weather conditions across all the United Kingdom, which are hitting the air transport as well, causing numerous delays and cancellations... more
IndustryCessna receives FAA certification, begins deliveries of the new Citation Sovereign+ airplane
Wichita, Usa - And for Citation M2 aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Company is today beginning deliveries of the newly certified Citation Sovereign+ midsize business jet. The new Citation Sovereign+, whose name now includes a “+” to more clearly dif... more
IndustryHondaJet aircraft receives Type Inspection Authorization from the FAA (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - The timeline now points to the certification in 2015
Honda Aircraft Company announced it received from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States the Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) certificate for the HondaJet. The TIA is a pivotal... more
IndustryFinmeccanica announces the closing of the sale of Ansaldo Energia
Rome, Italy - The Group sold its 39.55% stake in the company’s share capital
Finmeccanica has closed today the sale of its stake in Ansaldo Energia to Fondo Strategico Italiano. The Group sold its 39.55% stake in the company’s share capital for EUR 277 million. Considering t... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Italian Transport Minister: "We are following Etihad's interest for Alitalia with attention and positivity"
Milan, Italy - "Air France? We'll see", Lupi claims
The last few hours were not characterized by any update about the possible entrance of Etihad Airways in Alitalia's ownership structure. The Abu Dhabi-based company, according to the rumours of the past... more
IndustrySuperJet International: fourth SSJ-100 airplane delivered to Interjet
Venice, Italy - Landed in Mexico
The fourth Sukhoi Superjet 100 landed in Mexico and it has been delivered to Interjet airline. The aircraft (MNS 95036) was rolled out from SuperJet International’s hangar in Venice (Italy) and took o... more
IndustryAirbus: Emirates firms up order for 50 additional A-380 aircraft
Toulouse, France - Total order rises to 140 planes
Emirates Airline and Airbus have completed discussions and signed the firm contract for 50 additional A-380 airplanes originally announced at the "Dubai Airshow" on 17th November 2013. The contract documents... more
AccidentsRussia: licence cancelled for the company which operated the aircraft which crashed in Kazan
Moscow, Russia - "Violations in established flight norms, working hours and rest periods" were revealed
Rosaviatsia, the civil aviation authority of the Russian Federation, communicated it means to ground the aircraft of Tatarstan Airlines, the company which operated the Boeing 737 which crashed at Kazan... more
AccidentsNamibia aircraft crash in November: maybe the pilot wanted to commit suicide
Maputo, Mozambique - 33 died in the accident
The captain of the LAN Mozambique Airlines which crashed on November 29 in Namibia killing all the 33 persons who were on board could have caused the accident deliberately, with the intention of committing... more
IndustrySaab receives order for missile components
Linkoping, Sweden - Deliveries will take place during 2015-2017
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract comprising missile components amounting to approx SEK 437 million. Deliveries will take place during 2015-2017. Saab is a significant supplier... more
IndustryBoeing: Cathay Pacific Airways orders 21 B-777/9X planes
Hong Kong, China - It becomes Asia's first model customer
Boeing and Cathay Pacific announced the airline's decision to become Asia's first B-777X customer with an order for 21 B-777/9X airplanes, as part of the carrier's future long-haul fleet strategy. The... more
AerospaceISS: new water leak in an astronaut's suit, but the faulty pump was removed (VIDEO)
Houston, USA - According to NASA, the issue is not related to what occurred to Parmitano in July
American space agency NASA astronauts Rick Mastracchio and Mike Hopkins completed a 5 hour and 28 minute spacewalk Saturday to remove a faulty ammonia pump on the International Space Station. A second... more
IndustryAirbus: Air Caraïbes commits to six A-350XWB airplanes
Toulouse, France - Three A-350/1000 and three A-350/900s in leasing from ILFC
Air Caraibes has signed a firm contract with Airbus for three A-350/1000 airplanes, the largest member of Airbus’ new generation A-350XWB Family. The airline will also lease three new A-350/900s from I... more
IndustrySaab in agreement with Boeing for cargo and access doors for the B-787/10 airplane
Linkoping, Sweden - The US industry is scheduled to begin delivery of the model to customers in 2018
Defence and security company Saab has signed an agreement with Boeing on providing the Large Cargo Doors, Bulk Cargo Door and Access Doors for the B-787/10 Dreamliner airplane. The contract includes both... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft and 72H simulation: test successfully passed by its pilots
Dübendorf, Switzerland - At 08:00 am (local time) this morning, Bertrand Piccard completed it
At 08:00 am (local time) this morning, Bertrand Piccard completed the 72H non-stop flight simulation begun 3 days earlier in Dübendorf. After André Borschberg in 2012, Bertrand confronted the human challenge o... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: Italian Air Force's C-27J Spartan airplane deployed to the Philippines
Turin, Italy - For humanitarian assistance
An Italian Air Force’s C-27J tactical transport aircraft has been deployed to Cebu Island in the Philippines, in support of international aid activities for those affected by Typhoon "Haiyan". The a... more
Press releaseAlitalia: BoD confirmed capital increase was completed
Rome, Italy - New members are three: Poste SpA, Unicredit SpA ed Odissea SpA
The Board of Directors of Alitalia, chaired by Roberto Colaninno, having noted the underwriting commitments and payments made or to be made, confirmed that the capital increase by a maximum of EUR 300... more
AccidentsRussia: wreckage of the aircraft which crashed in Smolensk in 2010 to be returned to Poland
Moscow, Russia - The Foreign Ministers of the two countries have found an agreement
Russia will hand over to Poland the wreckage of the aircraft which crashed in Smolensk in 2010, after the completion of the investigation over the incident: this is the result of the agreement which was... more
AerospaceDetails revealed for the spacewalks needed to repair ISS' glitch
Houston, USA - Mastracchio and Hopkins will replace the malfunctioning pump, Wakata will operate the Station's robotic arm
Astronauts Rick Mastracchio and Mike Hopkins of the American space agency NASA and their Japanese colleague Koichi Wakata are reviewing the procedures for the spacewalks of the next few days. Mastracchio... more
Military aviationTejas aircraft achieves Initial Operational Clearance (VIDEO)
Bengaluru, India - "It is a great day for the whole nation", the Indian Minister for Defence comments
On Friday 20 December 2013 the Tejas, the Indian fighter of the LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) programme, has finally achieved its Initial Operational CLearance (IOC-2). Minister for Defence AK Antony... more
HelicoptersAW signs contract with Norway for 16 AW-101 helicopters, plus support and training
Cascina Costa, Italy - Valued at approximately £1 billion (€1.15 billion); option for six further aircraft
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that it has been awarded a contract for 16 AW-101 helicopters plus support and training, valued at approximately £1 billion (€1.15 billion), to meet th... more
Military aviationIl-112V light transport aircraft: Russia's Ministry for Defence and UAC find agreement for the development
Moscow, Russia - The programme had been cancelled in 2011
Deputy Minister for Defence of the Russian Federation Yury Borisov announced that the Ministry and United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) have found an agreement for the development of the Il-112V light transport... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: almost 1,5 million passengers expected at the airports for Christmas
Rome, Italy - With daily traffic peaks over 100,000 travellers reached at Fiumicino
Almost 1,5 million passengers will transit at "Leonardo da Vinci" in Rome-Fiumicino and at "G.B. Pastine" in Rome-Ciampino from December 23, 2013 to January 6, 2014. In particular daily traffic peaks superior... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Italian ENAV invests in satellites for air traffic management
Rome, Italy - With USD 61 million
ENAV, the Italian Air Navigation Services Provider, with an investment of USD 61 million has acquired 12.5% of AIREON, a US Company -part of the IRIDIUM Group- that, by 2018, will create the first global... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: financial calendar 2014
Rome, Italy - Resolutions regarding Corporate Governance
Finmeccanica advises the annual calendar of corporate events for the year 2014, as shown in the table below: · Wednesday 19 March – Board of Directors: Draft Annual Report for 2013; Consolidated Re... more
AirlinesLess short-haul aircraft, more intercontinental routes: this is how al-Italia will be
Rome, Italy - The possible agreement with Etihad would require a review of the alliances
Etihad Airways has officially confirmed it is in "Advanced talks" for the entrance in Alitalia's ownership structure: according to the "Financial Times" the Abu Dhabi-based company might invest about 350... more
Press releaseAlitalia: over 300,000 passengers will travel at Christmas
Rome, Italy - The preferred destinations are intercontinental, European and Italian (Sicily and art cities)
Alitalia will transport more than 355,000 passengers during Christmas. This is the figure recorded in the reservations of the week from December 19 to 25, 2013. The airline records a 2,2% growth, compared... more
Press releaseAircraft and strikes: Italian Authority communicates the exemption period during the Christmas holidays
Rome, Italy - From December 18 to January 7 no protest also in railway and maritime sectors
The Italian Authority about the strikes published on its facebook page and home-page of the website (www.cgsse.it) the report of the exemption period predicted in the occasion of the Christmas holidays. The... more
Military aviationUnited Arab Emirates renounce to the purchase of 60 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft
London, United Kingdom - A definitive agreement for Saudi Arabia's 72 fighters has yet to be reached
The Middle East is considered one of the most promising areas globally for the aerospace industry, both in the civilian and in the military field, but the news coming from the region are not so positive... more