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Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Save: changes in the ownership structure of Venice Airport's management firm
Venice, Italy - Amber Capital increases its stake to 16.5% and strengthens its position as second shareholder
Small but significant changes in the ownership structure of Save, the management firm of Venice-tessera "Marco Polo" Airport: as communicated by Borsa Italiana, Amber Capital purchased 774,223 shares (2%),... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland To Expand Its Facilities In Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Daniele Romiti, CEO, AgustaWestland, announcing the plan at LABACE in Sao Paulo
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that its Brazilian subsidiary AgustaWestland Do Brasil is to undergo a major expansion with the building of a new facility in Sao Paulo which... more
AirportsBaggage scanner staff at London-Stansted Airport wihtdraws stirke threat
London, United Kingdom - "I am glad that common sense has prevailed", a GMB union spokesperson comments
The employees of Mitie, the company which is responsible for baggage scanning at London-Stansted Airport, will not strike as planned during the next weekend: GMB members voted in favour of the new and... more
Fair and showsAW-139 Maintenance Enhancements Drive Down Costs and Increase Availability
Sao Paulo, Brazil - especially for those operators who need maximum availability for daylight missions and can resort to maintenance at night
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the introduction major enhancements to the Maintenance Programme for the best selling AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter, which will... more
HelicoptersOHI Group Takes Delivery Of Three AW139 Helicopters
Sao Paulo, Brazil - OHI Group also has plans to further expand its fleet of AgustaWestland helicopters, including possibly adding new models to its fleet.
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that OHI Group took delivery of three AW-139 helicopters equipped for offshore transportation on 8th August 2013 at the AgustaWestland Philadelphia... more
IndustryFuselage of the first Cessna Citation Latitude completed
Sao Paulo, Brazil - The US' firm expects a strong demand in Latin America
During the "Latin American Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition" (LABACE) in Sao Paulo, Cessna Aircraft Company announced the completion of the first fuselage for the the Citation Latitude, its... more
DefenseSouth Korea: first FA-50 fighter aircraft to be delivered tomorrow
Seoul, South Korea - The airplane is completely developed and manufactured in the Asian country
The South-Korean Air Force will soon have its first fighter aircraft entirely built in the Asian country: the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) communicated it: "The direct use of the FA-50... more
AirlinesAeromexico receives its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft
Everett, USA - The carrier is the a4th operator of the state-of-the-art airplane
Boeing, International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) and Aeromexico celebrated the first delivery of a 787 Dreamliner for use by the Mexico City-based carrier on August 16. The airplane, delivered... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Cathay Pacific announces shifts in its top management
Hong Kong, China - In March 2014 Ivan Chu will be the new Chief Executive Officer
Cathay Pacific Airways announced that its current Chief Executive Officer John Slosar will succeed Christopher Pratt as Chairman of the airline in March 2014. Slosar will also take over as Chairman of... more
AirlinesIAG inks deal for new Vueling aircraft
London, United Kingdom - Firm order for 30 A-320ceos and 32 A-320neos
International Airlines Group (IAG), the holding which includes British Airways, Iberia and Vueling as a subsidiary has secured firm orders and options for up to 220 Airbus A-320 family shorthaul aircraft,... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Feast of the Assumption to everybody
Rome, Italy - The agency, after a non-working week, will open on Monday August 19
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, readers and Facebook fans that it will be closed for four days next week, in the occasion of the mid-August holiday. The Agency will regularly open on Monday... more
AirlinesTwo emergency landings in two days for a British Airways' aircraft
London, United Kingdom - The concerns of some passengers who were on board
This has not been an easy week for British Airways. Two emergency landings on two consecutive days and, moreover, with the same aircraft, it is not a good record for an airline. This is what happened... more
AirlinesAlitalia: over 4,5 million passengers transported between June and July; 400,000 in the first five days in August
Rome, Italy - The preferred destinations: South Italy, Greece, Spain, North America, Brazil, Russia, Argentina, Japan and Abu Dhabi
Alitalia transported over 4,5 million passengers in the period between June and July. The airline already transported 393,716 passengers in the first five days in August, with a cabin factor of 77.2%,... more
AccidentsMogadishu aircraft crash (2): the sequences after the impact (VIDEO)
Mogadishu, Somalia - The toll of four dead and two injured have been confirmed
Here are the images relating to the accident that this morning has claimed the lives of four of the six crew members on board a military cargo aircraft that crashed while landing at Mogadishu International... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Air Canada announces results for the second quarter 2013
Montreal, Canada - Positive not only in financial terms, but also improvements in the operating performance
Air Canada reports second quarter 2013 results. The highlights are: - Adjusted net income of $115 million versus an adjusted net loss of $7 million in the second quarter of 2012, an improvement of... more
ReportTurkish Airlines pilots kidnapped in Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon - As they were going to Beirut International Airport
A group of armed men have seized two Turkish Airlines pilots this morning in Lebanon. The employees of the Turkish carrier were travelling aboard a bus headed to the Lebanese capital’s "Rafic Hariri" I... more
ReportAircraft and strikes: new protests in Milan airports
Milan, Italy - On Monday 9 and Friday 27, next month
Today the Italian Infrastructure and Transport ministry has published on its official website an updated calendar of planned strikes in the coming weeks. A new protest is planned for Monday, September... more
IndustryAir Canada: order split between Boeing 787/8 and 787/9 aircraft
Dorval, Canada - As announced by vice-president Rousseau
Air Canada has announced that its order of Boeing 787 aircraft, comprising 36 airplanes, will be shared between models 787/8 and 787/9. The news was given by Michael Rousseau, airline’s vice-president a... more
AccidentsEthiopian military aircraft crashes in Somalia
Mogadishu, Somalia - Sources say that four persons have died
An Ethiopian military cargo aircraft crashed in the early hours of this morning in Somalia. It was announced by the television station "Al Jazeera" after that on the social network Twitter a photo of... more
AirportsA-380 airplane by British Airways landed at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - It's the first of twelve aircraft to be delivered to BA
An Airbus A-380 with the blue-red-white tail fin of British Airways (BA) landed at Frankfurt airport (FRA) last Friday, according to a press release issued today. The reason being, British Airways is launching... more
Civil aviationIATA registers first airline under Enhanced Iosa
Montreal, Canada - Milestone for improved global safety
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Air Transat has become the first airline to renew its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration under the Enhanced IOSA audit process.... more
AirlinesChina Airlines increases connections to South Korea
Taipei, China - In September a new flight will be inaugurated
China Airlines has announced the launch of a new route to South Korea: the flight Taipei-Busan. Taipei-Taoyuan Airport, the airline's hub, will be connected with the major south-Korean port city. The... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: a major expansion to Australia with new aircraft
Abu Dhabi, UAE - New routes, additional flights and new airport facilities
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, outlined a range of major changes to its Australian operations, including new aircraft, new routes, additional flights and new airport... more
PeopleCessna: key leaders assume new roles
Wichita, Usa - Bob King and Brian Rohloff
Cessna Aircraft Company announced new leadership appointments positively impacting the company’s Citation business jets. Bob King has been named business leader for the Mustang, M2, CJ2+, CJ3 and CJ4 a... more
IndustryOne-year delay for the inauguration of the first Chinese commercial aircraft
Beijing, China - The C-919 will carry out the first flight in 2015
The process of development of the first Chinese-manufactured commercial aircraft has suffered a setback, according to a report published by the newspaper "China Daily", therefore the jetliner will make... more
PeopleLucio Attinà CEO of Alitalia Loyalty SpA, the airline's newco
Rome, Italy - Established in early 2013 for the development and valorisation of the frequent flyer "MilleMiglia" program
Lucio Attinà named Chief Executive Officer of the Alitalia Loyalty SpA, the newco established at the beginning of 2013 by Alitalia for the development and valorisation of the "MilleMiglia", the frequent... more
DefenseThe first Indian aircraft carrier will be inaugurated on August 12 (VIDEO)
New Delhi, India - It carries 40,000 tons and is 260 meters long
It is the first aircraft carrier entirely built in India: its name is INS Vikrant. The project was carried out by the Indian Navy’s design organization, while the construction is being carried out by C... more
IndustryBoeing and Travel Service finalized an order for three B-737MAX8 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Valued at $301.5 million at list prices
Boeing and Travel Service have finalized an order for three B-737 MAX8 airplanes, valued at $301.5 million at list prices. The Czech Republic-based carrier originally announced a commitment to purchase... more
ReportNairobi Airport: aircraft resume international routes
Nairobi, Kenya - The causes of the fire are still unknown
This morning the International Nairobi Airport airctaft operating international destinations have partially resumed their activities. The Kenyan hub is slowly recovering full practicality after yesterday‘s f... more
DefenseBoeing: sixth Wideband satellite expands tactical communications
El Segundo, Usa - This is the second WGS launch of the year, following the May 24 deployment of WGS-5
With yesterday’s launch of the sixth Wideband Global SATCOM satellite, Boeing and the US Air Force continue to expand the advanced WGS communications network that serves the US Department of Defense a... more
ReportTerrorism alert: emergency landing of US Airways aircraft
Philadelphia, USA - Due to a bomb threat later proved to be false
The terrorism alert launched by the United States continues to be very high. Yesterday occurred the last striking episode, when the pilot of a US Airways aircraft had to make an emergency landing at Philadelphia... more
ReportNairobi Airport reopened after the fire
Nairobi, Kenya - Domestic and cargo flights have been restored
Nairobi International Airport has been reopened after the devastating fire that broke out yesterday (AVIONEWS) and that cost many hours of hard work by firefighters and rescue teams, who managed to slowly... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers an AS-365N3 helicopter to Japanese FDMA
Tokyo, Japan - Third aircraft of this model for the Fire and Disaster Management Agency
Eurocopter’s recent delivery of the AS-365N3 is the Fire and Disaster Management Agency’s (FDMA) third helicopter of this model. The brand new aircraft began operations yesterday in the Miyagi Prefecture as... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance: deadline extended for ILFC sale
New York, USA - The Chinese consortium will have time until 31 August
Today has come the news about the extension of the deadline for the sale of ILFC (International Lease Finance Corporation), one of the reference aircraft leasing companies in the world. It has been... more
AirportsItaly. Naples Airport: traffic previsions from August 9 to 25, 2013
Naples, Italy - 335,000 passengers in transit in this period
The passengers in transit (between arrivals and departures) at Naples' airport will be 335,000 (95,000 domestic, 180,000 international and 60,000 charter) from August 9 to 25. The main destinations... more
AirportsIndia: 17 new airports to meet aircraft industry's new challenges
New Delhi, India - In various cities in 11 different states in the country
The Indian Government proposed the building of 17 new airports in eleven States of the Asian peninsula, in order to meet the increase in aircraft industry demand. The State which would most benefit... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for storms on the North-West
Rome, Italy - From this evening
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice predicts rains with downpour or thunderstorm aspect from the... more
Finance and economySpiceJet could sell stake to Tigerair
Singapore, Singapore - According to airline sources
The Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet, would be currently in negotiations with the Singapore low-cost airline Tigerair for the sale of part of its stake and a code-sharing agreement. The news has been... more
Sport aviationBalloons. "Gordon Bennett Cup": the Italian team with "John" Aimo will participate at the competition at the end of August
Rome, Italy - The winning team will be that to perform the longest distance regardless of the time taken
Another Italian team will participate, after almost 80 years, at the gas balloon competition, the "Gordon Bennett Cup", whose its first edition was in 1906. In the past many Italian participants, almost... more
IndustryAsia Aviation to offer the Grande 870CJ aircraft
Hong Kong, China - Capable of carrying up to 18 passengers
The Grande 870CJ is a large cabin aircraft capable of carrying up to 18 passengers for a medium range of about 3000nm. It is a new aircraft that uses a proven airframe that is still in production, then... more
Fair and showsCessna aircraft at the "Labace" event in São Paulo
Wichita, Usa - The Latin America Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition will take place next week
Cessna Aircraft Company will this year be showcasing the newest items in Cessna’s wide-ranging portfolio of aircraft, including the Citation Latitude mock-up, the evolutionary new Citation Sovereign a... more
IndustryTurkey: maybe soon a project for a helicopter "Made in Turkey"
Ankara, Turkey - According to an agreement with Tai and Sikorsky
The Turkish government is currently in negotiations with the company Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) to carry out an ambitious project for a a helicopter entirely developed and produced in Turkey. It... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-321 airplane received by Philippine Airlines
Toulouse, France - In a two class layout
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken delivery of its first A-321. The aircraft was handed over at the Airbus delivery centre in Hamburg, Germany yesterday and is the first of 64 new aircraft ordered by... more
ReportAircraft grounded in Kenya: huge fire seriously damages Nairobi Airport (VIDEO)
Nairobi, Kenya - The international hub has been closed and flights cancelled or diverted
A big fire has developed early this morning at Nairobi "Jomo Kenyatta" International Airport (JKIA), in Kenya, where some aircraft have been grounded. The damage that the airport seems to have reported... more
Military aviationBrazilian Air Force: 12 Mirage aircraft will end service in late 2013
Brasilia, Brazil - They have been continuing tooperate for two more years with respect with what initially established
Brazilian ministry of defence announced that it will retire its 12 Mirage aircraft at the end of December this year. A spokesman who wanted to remain anonymous said: "Through logistical efforts, we... more
Military aviationYemen: US drone aircraft attack al Qaeda
Sana'a, Yemen - The attack would have caused four militants' death
Today in Yemen an attack would have been carried out by two American drone aircraft, which would have caused four al Qaeda militants' death. The news has been published by "CNN", which reported statements... more
HelicoptersHelicopter crash in Japan: controversies grow
Okinawa, Japan - Japanese authorities ask for explanations by USA
After the accident that occurred yesterday when a US Air Force's HH-60 helicopter crashed in a wood near the American base at Camp Hansen, in the Japanese territory, the controversy over the American military... more
AccidentsHot air balloon crashes in Switzerland
Montbovon, Switzerland - A tourist has died, four other passengers were seriously injured
This morning an American tourist has died following a serious accident which involved a hot air balloon near Montbovon in western Switzerland. Unfortunately for the man, who was on board the balloon... more
PeopleDefence-Foreign Affairs. The Italian and Russian ministers: third "2+2" meeting
Rome, Italy - Mauro and Bonino met their counterparts Sergey Shoygu and Sergey Lavrov in Villa Madama
The third ministerial "2+2" meeting took place today in Rome, in the ambit of the Italian-Russian cooperation in the field of foreign and military politics. The Italian Defence minister, Mario Mauro... more
Military aviationAircraft and conflicts: rebels capture Aleppo air base
Aleppo, Syria - According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) has announced that the Syrian rebels have captured today a major air base located in the province of Aleppo, in northern Syria near the border with Turkey. It... more