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AccidentsUN helicopter crashes in Sudan, three injured
Zalingei, Sudan - UNAMID starts checks on all its rotary-wing aircraft
A helicopter of the United Nations which was carrying 23 persons crashed on Sunday 29 September in Darfur, causing injuries to three of the persons who were on board. The aircraft is utilized by UNAMID... more
SecurityPilot sleeping while its aircraft was approaching Gatwick Airport: shocking report from the UK
London, United Kingdom - European Commission to vote today on FTL
Today, Monday 30 September 2013, the European Commission will vote on the important issue of the new rules for EU-wide Flight Time Limitations (FTL) for pilots and cabin crew (AVIONEWS). But today... more
Press releaseAutogrill: filing of the deed of its demerger in favour of WDF
Milan, Italy - It is going to become effective on Tuesday 1 October 2013
The deed of proportional partial demerger of Autogrill SpA in favour of World Duty Free SpA (WDF) was filed last Friday with the Novara Companies Registrar. Thus it is confirmed that the demerger is... more
HelicoptersAW to establish Gulf Helicopters as an AW-139 authorized training centre in Qatar
Cascina Costa, Italy - And its fleet for this model achieves 40,000 hour milestone
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced the establishment of Gulf Helicopters (GH) as an AW Authorised Training Centre. Doha-based Gulf Helicopters provides training services using an AW-139... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Eurocopter International Services and Starlite Aviation Ireland: partnership with operational QMS
Marignane, France - This extends an agreement signed in September 2012
Operational Quality Management Support (QMS) for Starlite Aviation Ireland’s growing helicopter fleet will be provided for another year by Eurocopter International Services (EIS) under terms of a new c... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: PDG Helicopters' Squirrel fleet attains 200,000 flight hours
Marignane, France - The operator began operations in 1973 in Scotland
The expanding Squirrel fleet in service with PDG Helicopters has reached a combined flight time of 200,000 hours, demonstrating the rotorcraft family’s reliability for the most demanding service and i... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: two customers sign up for the VIP version of the EC-175 helicopter
Marignane, France - Both rotorcraft are to be delivered to the unnamed customers in 2016
Eurocopter has signed two customers for the VIP version of its EC-175, with these bookings coming only six months after the twin-engine, medium-class helicopter was introduced to the upper-end market with... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland strengthens its presence in the Italian VIP market with new orders
Cascina Costa, Italy - Contracts for a total of three AW-139 and one GrandNew
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced a string of new VIP orders from different leading customers in Italy, thus further expanding its presence in this key market with its new generation helicopter... more
HelicoptersAround the world in 220 flight hours on Robinson R-66 helicopter
Torrance, Usa - An expedition lasted six-weeks
It has unveiled yesterday to the press that a pair of Robinson R-66 Turbine helicopters landed on September 15th at the Bunkovo Heliport, just outside of Moscow, marking the end of a six-week, Around-the-World... more
ReportGold bars' robbery on airplane in Roissy: first arrest
Paris, France - The theft happened at the Paris' airport and not at the arrival in Zurich
The first arrest arrived as consequence of the inquiry about the clamorous theft happened last Thursday, on September 19 on an airplane of the HOP airline (Air France's subsidiary), that took off from... more
Press releaseAlitalia Group. BoD: approved operating results for the first half of 2013
Rome, Italy - The next Board is planned for October 3 to update the members on developments
"The Board of Directors of Alitalia -Compagnia Aerea Italiana SpA, chaired by Roberto Colaninno, met yesterday in Rome. The Group’s industrial and economic performance in the first 6 months of 2013... more
DefenseItalian Navy: the "Brilliant Mariner" exercise started, with airplanes and helicopters
Rome, Italy - Italy participates with 3150 men and women
The "Brilliant Mariner 2013" exercise by NATO started yesterday, September 26, with the departure of the naval units from the harbours of all Europe. The practise is in order to reach a high level of training... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA: flight safety is a key building block of an effective aviation policy
Brussels, Belgium - European airlines need a safe and cost-efficient aviation market
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) urges European policy-makers to realise the need of a coherent aviation policy, which addresses the issues and is adapted to today’s market. European airlines n... more
HelicoptersAvincis Group signs contracts for three new AW helicopters
Milan, Italy - Two AW-189 and one AW-139
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the signature of a contract for three aircraft from the AgustaWestland Family of new generation helicopters including one AW-139 intermediate and two AW-189,... more
Press releaseAutogrill: proportional partial demerger in favour of World Duty Free SpA
Milan, Italy - Demerger deed executed
Autogrill SpA and World Duty Free SpA (WDF) announce that they executed today the deed of proportional partial demerger of Autogrill that will be filed for registration with the Novara Companies Registrar. Following... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. EC urges Italy, Cyprus and Greece to implement EU rules to unblock congestion in Europe's airspace
Brussels, Belgium - Taken to establish Functional Airspace Blocks
Today the European Commission has requested Italy, Cyprus and Greece to urgently clarify the measures taken to establish Functional Airspace Blocks (FABs), required under the Single European Sky legislation... more
IndustryDreamliner aircraft still face technical issues, Norwegian and LOT complain with Boeing
Oslo, Norway - Ray Conner meets the CEO of the low-cost carrier
Boeing Commercial Airplanes' Chief Executive Officer Ray Conner went to Oslo in order to discuss with Norwegian Air's CEO Bjørn Kjos the problems which recently affected the Dreamliner 7687 aircraft of... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland: AW-189 FTD ready for training
Cascina Costa , Italy - At its A. Marchetti Training Academy in Sesto Calende, in Italy
AgustaWestland announced the availability of a new AW-189 Flight Training Device (FTD) at its A. Marchetti Training Academy in Sesto Calende, Italy. The device has been qualified by an EASA/ENAC joint... more
Fair and shows"Helitech International" (4). AW and Milestone Aviation Group agree purchase for many helicopters
London, UK - A significant number of aircraft in a combination of the AW-169, AW-139 and AW-189 models
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced yesterday at "Helitech International" (Septermbe 24-26 in London) that Milestone Aviation Group has agreed a multi-aircraft, multi-year Framework Agreement... more
Industry"Corine": Eurocopter and SME partners set to roll-out groundbreaking eco-design tool
Marignane, France - The industry celebrated the completion of the development
Together with its SME and research partners, Eurocopter celebrated yesterday the completion of the development of a groundbreaking eco-design tool at its industrial site in Marignane (Bouches-du-Rhône,... more
Fair and shows"Helitech International" (2). Eurocopter and Waypoint Leasing establish partnership for helicopter leasing
London, UK - The agreement announced at London’s exposition
An agreement signed by Eurocopter and Waypoint Leasing offers value and flexibility to helicopter lessees through the companies’ enhanced commercial and marketing resources. The agreement, announced a... more
Military aviationUS-made airplanes and helicopters in India's "Shopping list"
New Delhi, India - The AH-64 Apaches will replace the Mi-35 in the Air Force's fleet
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh departed today bound for the United States, carrying a long "Shopping list" which includes airplanes and helicopters of various kinds, for a purchase which is expected... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland: GrandNew training services go live in Switzerland
Cascina Costa, Italy - At the Swiss Aviation Training facility located in Zurich
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that a comprehensive range of training services dedicated to the GrandNew light twin helicopter model is available for global customers and supplied by... more
Fair and showsHelicopters. "Helitech"(3). Eurocopter teams with CAE to create an approved EC-225 training center in Norway
London, UK - Featuring a Level D flight and mission simulator that will begin operation in 2015
CAE and Eurocopter announced an agreement for an EC-225 training facility in Norway, including a CAE 3000 Series Level D flight and mission simulator that will begin operation in 2015 as part of the Eurocopter-approved... more
SecurityTwo pilots fall asleep in the cockpit on long-haul aircraft: report from UK's CAA
London, United Kingdom - The authority is not revealing the name of the airline
A report of UK's Civil Aviation Authority revealed that two pilots who were at the controls of an Airbus A-330 aircraft communicated to the aviation watchdog they fell asleep at the same time during a... more
Fair and shows"Helitech". Turbomeca signed a contract for engines for helicopters of the Royal Netherlands Air Force
London, UK - For EUR 25 million
Turbomeca (Safran) signed a 25 million EUR contract during "Helitech International" (September 24-26 in London) with the Royal Netherlands Air Force for the repair, overhaul and inspection of their Makila... more
Military aviation"Frecce Tricolori", the Italian aerobatic team: the MB-339 aircraft goes on retirement (VIDEO)
Rivolto, Italy - It will be replaced by the Alenia Aermacchi M-345
The Italian Air Force's 313th Acrobatic Training Squadron of Rivolto Air Base, better known as the "Frecce Tricolori", is close to an important change: the MB-339, the aircraft they use for their exhibitions,... more
AerospaceNew members of Expedition 37 arrive on board of the International Space Station (VIDEO)
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - They will return on Earth in March 2014
New Expedition 37 crew members Oleg Kotov, Mike Hopkins and Sergey Ryazanskiy were welcomed aboard the International Space Station Thursday at 4:34 am GMT/UTC. They docked to the Poisk mini-research module... more
Fair and shows"Aviation Expo China" (2). Airbus announces lower weight A-330 airplane for regional and domestic operations
Beijing, China - Optimised for shorter haul missions
Airbus has announced a new lower weight variant of its versatile A-330/300 wide-body aircraft that is optimised for use on domestic and regional routes in high growth markets with large populations and... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Alitalia: unions communicate suspension of the protest of Friday
Rome, Italy - Following to a meeting between parts
"The Italian strike management Authority in the essential public services received the communication about the revocation of the protest of next September 27, from 10am to 2:00pm, by the Alitalia's crew... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AW congratulates RCAF "Rescue 912" crew from 103 Squadron
Cascina Costa, Italy - On "Winning 2013 Cormorant Trophy" and "Prince Philip Helicopter Rescue Award"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, congratulates the Royal Canadian Air Force crew of search and rescue helicopter “Rescue 912” for winning both this year’s Cormorant Trophy, and the Prince Phili... more
Finance and economyEmirates might issue bonds for 4.5 billion dollars to fund new aircraft deliveries
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 22 billion are needed in the next four years
Brian Jeffery, Emirates senior vice-president for corporate treasury, declared that the Dubai-based company might issue bonds for 4.5 billion dollars (3.33 billion Euros) during fiscal year 2014, in order... more
IndustryBoeing: processing units for Army's Air, Missile Defense Network
Huntsville, Usa - Deliveries to prime Northrop Grumman early, on budget
Boeing recently finished delivering more than 40 computer processing units that will support an integrated network of computer and communication equipment critical to US Army air and missile defenses. Boeing’s P... more
Fair and shows"Aviation Expo China". Airbus: orders for a total of 68 A-320 Family aircraft
Beijing, China - Signed by three customers: Qingdao Airlines, Zhejiang Loong Airlines and Boc Aviation
The orders and MoU have been underwritten by Qingdao Airlines, Zhejiang Loong Airlines and Boc Aviation, in the occasion of the 15th edition of the "Aviation Expo China 2013" on going in Beijing. Qingdao... more
HelicoptersTurbomeca: contract for the RTM 322 engines for UK MoD's helicopters
Bordes, France - Worth £367 million
Turbomeca (Safran) will support the fleet of RTM 322 engines powering the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) Merlin and Apache helicopters under an innovative service contract, worth £367 million (around Euro... more
AirlinesVietJet ready for a 10-billion-dollar aircraft order from Airbus?
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - The company might launch an IPO to fund its expansion
According to rumours which leaked during the past few hours, VietJet is ready to place an order for Airbus aircraft worth about 10 billion dollars (7.41 billion Euros) at list prices: the announcement... more
AerospaceSatellite. Italian ASI signed a partnership agreement with Chinese CNSA
Beijing, China - To bring the Italian science aboard a Chinese satellite
Today the Italian Space Agency and the China National Space Administration signed an important Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Beijing: the Memorandum of Understanding has the aim to host an italian... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: Avincis buys three new EC-225 helicopters
London, UK - The aircraft will be used by the subsidiary Bond Helicopters Australia
Avincis Group (Avincis), the world’s provider of aerial services for mission critical operations, and Eurocopter yesterday announced the purchase of three new EC-225 helicopters. The helicopters will b... more
IndustryAirbus: Spring Airlines receives its firt A-320 airplane with Sharklets
Toulouse, France - The aircraft is powered by CFM56 engines
Spring Airlines, a low-cost carrier based in Shanghai, China, has taken delivery of its first A-320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing-tip devices. The A-320, powered by CFM56 engines,... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Enav-Techno Sky: two strategic tenders in Libya
Rome, Italy - For air navigation services for the next 5 years
ENAV, the Italian company for air navigation services, together with its subsidiary Techno Sky, has awarded two tenders with the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA). The Libyan Civil Aviation Authority... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland announced the opening of a new R&O facility for its subsidiary AAS
Cascina Costa, Italy - It has a surface of 2,016 m² and is located in Zaventem close to Brussels airport
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the opening of a new Repair and Overhaul facility for its subsidiary Agusta Aerospace Services (AAS), thus further expanding its Customer Support activities... more
UAS-DronesUS Air Force completes first flight of an unmanned F-16 aircraft (VIDEO)
Panama City, USA - The models will be used during training
The United States Air Force (USAF) completed the first flight of the QF-16, the aircraft derivated from the renowned F-16 fighter, modified as an unmanned aerial system (UAS) to be utilized as a Full Scale... more
ReportDamaged airship in Milan causes problems to air traffic (VIDEO)
Milan, Italy - Disruptions at Linate Airport
A damaged airship caused great concern in Milan's skies in the late afternoon of yesterday, Tuesday 24 September, 2013, causing also the temporary closure of the airspace. An advertising company, Bono... more
AerospaceNew crew of the International Space Station leaving today (VIDEO)
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - Liftoff scheduled at 8:58 pm GMT/UTC
Today, September 25, 2013, the three new crew members of Expedition 37/38 will depart, bound for the International Space Station: Michael Hopkins of the American space agency NASA and Oleg Kotov and Sergey... more
Fair and showsTurbomeca at "Helitech Airshow"
London, UK - The UK is a major market for the industry
At the "Helitech Airshow" (24-26 September at London, UK), Turbomeca (Safran) displays mock-ups of its turbo-shaft engines: the Arrius 2R, recently selected by Bell Helicopter, the Makila and the RTM 322,... more
HelicoptersAW-169 helicopter presented to the Italian EMS community
Cascina Costa, Italy - During the "HEMS 2013" conference held in Massa Carrara
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, showcased for the first time the new generation 4.5 tonne-class light intermediate twin engine AW-169 at the "HEMS 2013" Conference, held in Massa Carrara, Italy.... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia acquisition: Air France-Klm group wants more information
Paris, France - The Dutch side of the holding does not seem too sure of the investment
The meeting of the board of directors of Air France-KLM on Monday 23 September was considered a very important turning point towards the possible acquisition of Alitalia by the French-Dutch group. "The... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways. Hogan: "We will consider more equity investments if they add value"
Cologne, Germany - The declarations by its President and CEO during the "Kongress Fvw" in Cologne
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has foreshadowed more investments in other airlines, as it continues to increase its global presence through a mix of organic growth and... more
Aerospace"IAC 2013", Chinese vice-president: "It would be a blessing for mankind if space technologies are used for peace"
Beijing, China - The event will end on September 27
The 64th edition of the "International Aeronautical Congress" ("IAC 2013") opened its doors yesterday, September 23, 2013, and will end on September 27. The slogan of the event is "Promoting space development... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes replacement of old Honeywell displays on Boeing aircraft
Washington, USA - The devices are vulnerable to Wi-Fi interference
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States is proposing the replacement of some dated Honeywell displays which are installed on more than 150 Boeing 737 and 777 aircraft, and which... more