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AerospaceFirst test flight for the DreamChaser is successful, at least until landing (VIDEO)
Sparks, USA - The undercarriage of the spacecraft failed to deploy properly, but Sierra Neveda Corporation's engineers are however satisfied
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) performed its first free-flight approach-and-landing test of the Dream Chaser spacecraft. The unmanned vehicle successfully released from its carrier aircraft, an Erickson... more
Press releaseAirplanes and carriers. Italian ANPAC: Ryanair's pilots are ready to discuss
Rome, Italy - The conference took place yesterday at the International Press Center in Brussels
"ANPAC (Italian Commercial Aviation Pilots Association), in the occasion of the conference by RPG (Ryanair Pilot Group) took place yesterday at the International Press Center in Brussels, expresses satisfaction... more
IndustryCOMAC reaches the 400-order milestone for the C-919 aircraft
Shanghai, China - The target is performing the first flight by the end of 2015
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) announced it has reached an agreement for the sale of 20 C-919 aircraft, therefore reaching the overall amount of 400 orders for the model. It is an important... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: delivering more value to air travellers
Dublin, Ireland - Distribution, airport experience provide opportunities to boost value
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on all partners and stakeholders involved in passenger travel to work together to deliver greater value to passengers. "Our passengers are... more
IndustryAirbus: JetBlue deal marks 10,000 A-320 aircraft family order
Toulouse, France - The first from its newest facility in Mobile, Alabama
Just days after taking delivery of its very first A-321 aircraft, JetBlue Airways has placed a new order for 15 A-321ceo (current engine option) and 20 A-321neo (new engine option) aircraft. In addition,... more
Military aviationEurofighter: Phase 1 Enhancements tests successfully finalized
Manching, Germany - Cassidian deploys multiple weapons with attack constraints simultaneously in all weather easier than ever
Cassidian, the defence division of EADS, has successfully finalized its flight testing of the Eurofighter Typhoon Phase 1 Enhancements (P1E) programme. After an intensive test programme of this First Batch... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia, the strategies of Poste Italiane: new top management for the airline?
Rome, Italy - Sarmi will insist to maintain Fiumicino's hub role
According to some declarations by Massimo Sarmi reported by the Italian newspaper "Il Messaggero", Poste Italiane does not mean to join Alitalia's ownership structure tiptoe: the Chief Executive Officer... more
PeopleFelipe Steinmetz appointed President and CEO of Airbus Military EADS PZL "Warszawa–Okecie”
Madrid, Spain - In his new position he will report directly to Miguel Ángel Morell, Head of Operations of AM
Felipe Steinmetz Comunión, currently Head of Procurement Airframe & Material in Airbus Military, has been appointed President and CEO of Airbus Military EADS PZL “Warszawa – Okecie” S.A. as of 23rd Septem... more
IndustryInterjet SSJ-100 aircraft confirm successful operations
Venice, Italy - The positive results from their entry into service on September 18, 2013
Starting from their Entry Into Service on September 18, 2013, the first two Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft operated by the Mexican airline Interjet have confirmed outstanding results in terms of operations. In... more
AirlinesVolotea increases frequencies on Verona-Palermo route
Verona, Italy - During the Christmas period (from December 20 to January 6 additional flights between the two Regions)
Volotea, the low-cost airline that links medium and small cities, expands Verona-Palermo route in view of the Christmas period 2013. The carrier, due to the positive results recorded, has announced extra... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: new flights to Shanghai and Wenzhou served by China Eastern
Rome, Italy - The interest by AdR to China is confirmed also from the mini-website in this language
China Eastern Airlines, one of the main Chinese carriers, expands its own offer from "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport, and the direct links between Rome-Fiumicino to Shanghai will be daily also for the Winter... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructures. Berlin-Brandemburg Airport: new construction works begin
Berlin, Germany - Interventions required to optimize the fire system
The trouble history of Berlin-Brandemburg Airport is already well known: the inauguration, which was initially planned in 2011 has been postponed several times, and to this day there is not a certain,... more
Curiosities"Skyscanner Italian Award" will be assigned tomorrow to Tuscany Region
Rome, Italy - A top 20 of the countries that choose this Region as destination of their journeys will be unveilved
Skyscanner, that with over 25 million unique visitors per month, is the website for comparison of on-line air flights in Europe, will assign the title "Preferred destination" to Tuscany Region in the ambit... more
AerospaceNASA: Orion spacecraft succesfully powered on for the first time
Cape Canaveral, USA - First launch scheduled in autumn 2014
American space agency NASA's spacecraft Orion has been powered on for the first time, marking a major milestone in the final year of preparations for flight. Orion's avionics system was installed on... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms alert on the North
Rome, Italy - A bulletin for adverse conditions issued
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. The notice indicates from tomorrow, on October 29, in the early... more
Science and technologyAircraft and transport. Airbus asks to industries new comfort standards on long range flights
Toulouse, France - It proposes 18 inch seat width for future economy air travel
Today Airbus reveals new research into the impact seat width makes to levels of passenger comfort on board long haul economy flights; calling on the aviation industry to set a minimum standard of 18 inches... more
AerospaceItalian CIRA. The RAID project will begin tomorrow
Capua, Italy - The Aerospace Researches Center participates as coordinator
The RAID "Rpas in Atm Integration Demonstration" project will start tomorrow, on October 29, 2013 at CIRA (Italian Aerospace Researches Center). RAID is one of the eight plans that SESAR Joint Undertaking,... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: three AS-365N3 helicopters ordered by the Lithuanian Air Force
Marignane, France - The industry adds another customer to the list of global operators
Eurocopter will supply three AS-365N3 Dauphin helicopters to the Lithuanian Air Force for a renewed countrywide search and rescue service with around-the-clock availability, adding another customer to... more
HelicoptersEnstrom Helicopter obtains certification in Brazil and Argentina
Menominee, Usa - For the 480 and 480B models
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has received updated type certification in both Brazil and Argentina. The Brazil Agência Nacional de Aviaçáo Civil issued a Type Certificate for the Enstrom 480 and 48... more
AirlinesAlitalia: 11 weekly direct links from Milan-Linate to Vienna
Rome, Italy - Served by Embraer E-175 aircraft
The first flight from Milan-Linate to Vienna by Alitalia took off today at 7:00am. It gives the starting to an increase of the international links of the carrier from Milan city airport, in order to meet... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia's President: "The sale to a foreign company? It doesn't look good"
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow hearing at the Chamber of Deputies for Poste Italiane's CEO
Alitalia President Roberto Colaninno expressed its concerns regarding the possible acquisition of the main Italian carrier by a foreign company: at moment the most likely hypothesis seems to be Air France,... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and airports. Selex ES presents its approach to the protection of territories and citizens at "CPEXPO"
Genoa, Italy - The Finmeccanica company is sponsor and exhibitor at the event (29-31 October)
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, is sponsor and exhibitor at "CPEXPO" -Community Protection, 29-31 October at the International Fair of Genoa, Italy (Hall B stand n.31). This is the first global event... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian unions announce strike for Friday, on November 22
Rome, Italy - The four hour protest, from 1:00pm to 5pm
"Italian strike for four hours for Friday, on November 22 by all air transport industry's responsibles". Filt Cgil, Fit Cil, Uiltrasporti and Ugl Trasporti jointly announced the protest from 1:00pm to... more
AirportsNew Dubai Airport: the first aircraft start flying (VIDEO)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - "Its ambition is to be the world's largest hub", management firm's CEO claims
The new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport opened its doors for business on Sunday 27 October 2013, with the official inauguration and the landing of the first aircraft, that is to... more
SecurityCollision between two aircraft at Istanbul's "Ataturk" Airport
Istanbul, Turkey - Airplanes seriously damaged, but apparently no injuries have been reported
Two aircraft collided today, Monday 28 October 2013, at Istanbul's "Ataturk" Airport, according to reports from the website "Trend.az", which quotes "CNN Turk" TV channel as source. According to reports,... more
Civil aviationGreat Britain: aircraft grounded due to bad weather
London, United Kingdom - 130 flights have already been cancelled at Heathrow
Today, Monday 28 October 2013, will be a very difficult day for air transport in Great Britain, because of bad weather conditions: the UK Environment Agency communicated it expects 20-40mm (0.8-1.6inches)... more
AerospaceSpaceX completes Dragon spacecraft's in-flight abort test review
Washington, USA - "When you put humans aboard, safety and reliability are paramount"
In preparation for a Summer 2014 test, American space agency NASA partner Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) laid out its plan to demonstrate the Dragon spacecraft's ability to carry astronauts to... more
IndustryBoeing delivers Kenya Airways' first B-777/300ER airplane
Seattle, Usa - The airline is also working with the industry to support the Alaskan Sudan Medical Project
Boeing has delivered a B-777/300ER (Extended Range) to GE Capital Aviation Services for lease to Kenya Airways. It is the carrier' first 777/300ER and the largest airplane in the carrier's fleet, providing... more
AirportsThirty airports gathered in Bologna for the sustainable growth of the airports of tomorrow
Bologna, Italy - A three days with over 100 top manager
Three days, more than 100 top manager from 30 airports in the world gathered in Bologna with a meeting about the sustainable development in a changing moment of the airport systems. It is the "Airport... more
IndustryBoeing: Korean Air orders 12 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Five 747/8 Intercontinentals, six 777/300ERs and one additional 787 Dreamliner
Boeing and Korean Air have finalized an order for five 747/8 Intercontinentals and six 777/300ER (Extended Range) aircraft that was announced as a commitment during the "Paris Air Show" in June. In... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance: 1173 weekly frequencies from 14 Italian airports from next Sunday
Milan, Italy - With the new Winter schedule 2013-2014
The 18 airlines present in Italy out of overall 28, belonging to Star Alliance, operate 1173 weekly frequencies no-stop from 14 Italian airports towards 28 destinations of which 8 intercontinental, and... more
DefenseItalian Navy-Civil Defense Department: the Armed Force participates at "Twist" drill with ships, helicopters and men
Rome, Italy - "Cavour" aircraft carrier, three heavy and a light rotorcraft
The international drill about the seaquake risk, in the ambit of the European "Twist" (Tidal Wave in Southern Tyrrenian sea) project, began yesterday, on October 24. The Italian Navy participates with... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Alitalia Group's staff will be on strike for four hours next Tuesday
Rome, Italy - The intercontinental flights are not interested from the protest
Some Italian unions have announced a four hour (from 10am to 2:00pm) strike by the staff (pilots and flight assistants) by Alitalia Group for next Tuesday, on October 29. Alitalia and AirOne have prepared... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Italian Transport Minister: "Alitalia? No state aid, our action is part of the government's duty"
Rome, Italy - ENI's CEO claims he is "Relieved" by the rescue plan
Italian Minister for Transport Maurizio Lupi expressed once again his opinion about the entrance of Poste Italiane, the national mail service (a company which is 100% owned by the Ministry of Economy and... more
IndustryBoeing aircraft orders worth 20 billion dollars arriving from China
Beijing, China - Possible sale of about 200 B-737 MAXs
According to rumours, Boeing is reportedly close to sign contracts with some Chinese airlines for the sale of about 200 B-737 MAX aircraft: the operations would have an overall value of 20.7 billion dollars... more
IndustryAvio Aero: aeronautical technology at the Genoa Science Festival
Rivalta di Torino, Italy - Scheduled from 24 October to 3 November
Avio Aero, company in the design, production and maintenance of aeronautical components and systems, participates in the "Genova Science Festival", scheduled from 24 October to 3 November, as official... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Jal announces legal action against the government over slot allocation at Tokyo-Haneda
Tokyo, Japan - The company claims it was disadvantaged in favour of rival All Nippon Airways
In early October the Japanese Ministry for Transport assigned eleven new slot pairs for international flights from Tokyop-Haneda Airport to All Nippon Airways (ANA) and just five to Japan Airlines (JAL).... more
DefenseAircraft and finance. Aegean completes acquisition of Olympic Air
Athens, Greece - A 72-million-Euro operation
Aegean Airlines signed a definitive agreement with Marfin Investment Group, enabling the transfer of 100% of the shares. The operation was approved a few days ago by the European Commission (AVIONEWS),... more
CargoCargolux Italia announced new flight Malpensa-Mexico City and Dallas
Milan, Italy - Two important destinations for import-export from Italy
Cargolux Italia SpA presented yesterday the new flight Milan-Malpensa/Mexico City/Dallas began at the beginning of the month. Two new destinations that reinforce the North-American market, linking two... more
IndustryAirbus Military: two more C295 aircraft to Kazakhstan
Madrid, Spain - Plus the related service support package for spare parts and ground support equipment
Airbus Military has signed a contract with Kazspecexport, a State Company belonging to the Ministry of Defence of Kazakhstan, to supply two C295 military transport aircraft plus the related service support... more
HelicoptersLife Flight Network signs firm orders for three AW-119Kx helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Completing the 15 aircraft acquisition plan
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced Life Flight Network has signed firm orders for three AW-119Kx single engine helicopters, completing the 15 helicopter acquisition plan, to meet its future... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: TriState CareFlight fleet milestone of 60,000 hours
Cascina Costa, Italy - It operates a total of 40 aircraft, including 22 AW-119 and 10 AW-109 Power
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that TriState CareFlight, an air medical transport service operating in the Southwestern United States, has reached a fleet milestone of 60,000 hours.... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2013" (2). Piaggio Aero signs a deal for 10 new P-180 Avanti II with extended range capabilities
Las Vegas, Usa - Plus 8 options
Piaggio Aero together with CAEA (Beijing) Aviation Investment Co., the exclusive P-180 Avanti II distributor for Mainland China, signed a contract at the "NBAA 2013" for the sale of two P-180 Avanti II... more
IndustryAirbus: Eva Air takes delivery of its first A-321 airplane with Sharklets
Toulouse, France - During a ceremony in Hamburg
EVA Air of Taiwan has taken delivery of its first Sharklet equipped A-321 aircraft, on lease from GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS). The airplane was handed over during a ceremony in Hamburg attended... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Boeing reports strong third-quarter results
Chicago, Usa - And it raises 2013 EPS guidance
Boeing reports strong third-quarter results and raises 2013 EPS Guidance. The highlights are: - Core EPS (non-GAAP) rose 16 percent to $1.80 on strong operating performance; GAAP EPS of $1.51 -... more
HelicoptersAW: Uniflight named as service center for helicopters operating in the USA
Cascina Costa, Italy - It will perform periodic maintenance inspections on all AW-119 and GrandNew aircraft
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company, has named Uniflight as Authorized Service Center for AW helicopters operating in the United States. With this agreement, Uniflight becomes AgustaWestland’s n... more
Fair and showsOma Sud at "NBAA Air Show" in Las Vegas with Skycar airplane
Las Vegas, Usa - In Medevac version
Oma Sud participated at "NBAA Air Show" at the Convention Center in Las Vegas from October 22 to 24. The Italian company presented the Skycar twin airplane in Medevac version and Surveyor that represent... more
IndustryEurocopter-AeroVironment to evaluate potential joint opportunities for expanding their product portfolios, markets and capabilities
Washington, Usa - Signed a cooperative agreement and announced at the Assocation of the US Army annual meeting
AeroVironment, Inc., the world’s highest volume manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), and Eurocopter, the global helicopter manufacturer, today announced at the Association of the United States A... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: first delivery of an EC-130T2 helicopter to the CIS
Marignane, France - To a customer in Kazakhstan
Eurocopter has provided the initial EC-130T2 to a customer in Kazakhstan, introducing this enhanced version of its single-engine EC-130 helicopter to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and further... more
IndustryA-350XWB aircraft is in line with the development programme, first deliveries scheduled in the second half of 2014
Toulouse, France - More than 400 flight hours already collected
Chief of the development of the Airbus A-350XWB Didier Evrard confirmed that the flight test programme for the aircraft is progressing as expected. Currently there are two airworthy examples of the... more