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Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for thunderstorms, snow and gale
Rome, Italy - Mainly on the North-East of the Peninsula
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. The notice indicates diffused rains, also of downpour or storm aspect,... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2013": Bell showcases the 429 helicopter at the event
Geneva, Switzerland - In corporate configuration and on static display
Bell Helicopter announced its participation in the "13th annual European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition" ("EBACE") held May 21 to May 23 in Geneva, Switzerland. Bell Helicopter will feature... more
ReportBroken window on an easyJet aircraft, emergency landing at Milan-Malpensa Airport
Milan, Italy - None of the passengers was injured
An aircraft of the British low-cost airline easyJet, which was flying from Barcelona to Berlin, was forced to perform an emergency landing today, Thursday 23 May 2013, at Milan-Malpensa Airport, because... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. US Airways issues EETC for 100 million dollars
Tempe, USA - Distribution scheduled in June 2018
US Airways announced it issued an offering of Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETC) in the aggregate face amount of about 100 million dollars. This is an additional issuance from the company's Series... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane landed at Dallas-FW
Dallas, Usa - Flight duration: 18h21 min
Solar Impulse, the solar-powered airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, successfully landed in Dallas-Fort Worth on Thursday, May 23 completing its longest leg of the 2013... more
AirlinesANA's Dreamliner aircraft back into service in advance
Tokyo, Japan - Five additional flights will be operated in anticipation of high passenger demand
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest airline, is to operate five non-scheduled, domestic flights on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner between May 26 and May 31. This is in advance of the resumption of scheduled... more
PeopleFinmeccanica: Christian Streiff has resigned as company's Board director
Rome, Italy - Due to other professional commitments that are not compatible with this role
Finmeccanica announces that Christian Streiff has resigned as Company’s Board director, due to other professional commitments that are not compatible with this role. His resignation will come into effect a... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Flybe reaches agreement with easyJet for slot sale at London-Gatwick Airport
London, United Kingdom - The low-cost company will pay 20 million pounds
Flybe Group has completed an agreement with easyJet for the sale 25 pairs of arrival and departure slots at Gatwick airport for a total consideration of 20 million pounds (23.7 million Euros or 30 million... more
HelicoptersTender for the new helicopter of US' presidential helicopter restarted
Washington, USA - AgustaWestland-Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky and Boeing compete for the contract
The US Navy restarted the VXX Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program by issuing a final request for proposals. The interested firms have to respond by August 1st, 2013. The Naval Air Systems Command... more
IndustryInterest for the 777X aircraft is "High and still growing", Boeing CEO claims
Charleston, USA - The development programme might be launched by this year
During a conference for the investors, Boeing's Chief Executive Officer Jim McNerney declared that the interest for the 777X, the upgraded version of the B-777 wide-bodied aircraft, is "High and still... more
UAS-DronesMQ-4C UAV aircraft completes its first flight
Palmdale, USA - The drone reached an altitude of 6100 metres
The US Navy's newest unmanned Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft platform, the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), completed its first flight from Palmdale, California,... more
IndustryTurbomeca: 50,000 flight hours for its Arrius 2F engine
Dax, France - On the 36 EC-120 single-engine helicopters operated by HeliDax
During one ceremony organized by HeliDax, Turbomeca (Safran) announced that its Arrius 2F engines have reached 50,000 flight hours on the 36 EC-120 single-engine helicopters operated by HeliDax. Made available... more
IndustryAirbus: three A-330/300 airplanes to Oman Air
Toulouse, France - They will be operated on long haul routes
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has placed an order for three A-330/300 airplanes, growing its A-330 Family fleet to a total of ten Airbus aircraft. The aircraft will be operated... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2013": Pilatus unveils its new aircraft, the PC-24
Geneva, Switzerland - The first orders will be taken at the next year's edition
Pilatus is unveiling its new aircraft, the PC-24, at "EBACE 2013" (European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition), the international event which is ongoing in Geneva. The development of the prototype... more
IndustryA positive 2013: United Technologies' perspectives
Hartford, Usa - CEO Chenevert: this year 1 billion dollar purchases
Louis Chenevert, CEO of United Technologies, one of the main Us societies in many air fields, such as the production of aircraft engines and helicopters, shows a great optimism: 2013 will be a good year... more
AirportsAirplanes and infrastructures: referendum says no to Heathrow enlargement
London, United Kingdom - More than 70% of votes against the new runway
The enlargement of Heathrow Airport, the first in Europe in passenger-traffic and the third in the world after Atlanta and Beijing, was strongly opposed by the Heathrow area neighbours. In fact, the districts... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: sale of the fourth AW-139 helicopter for corporate fleet in the UK and Ireland
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be delivered in 2014 to an undisclosed customer
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces the sale of the fourth AW-139 intermediate twin helicopter for corporate transport in the UK & Ireland. This latest sale continues the success of the AW-139... more
AirlinesAircraft and fashion. United presents its new uniforms
Newark, USA - New look for 88,000 employees
On Tuesday 21 May 2013 United Airlines presented its new uniform during a ceremony at Newark Airport, which was organized to celebrate the 25 years of presence of the Chicago-based carrier in the New Jersey's... more
AirlinesAirplanes and crisis: Croatia Airlines' pilots end strike
Zagreb, Croatia - But flight attendants remain on strike
Yesterday the pilots of Croatia Airlines ended their strike. Their protest had began eight days ago, until a compromise was reached and they resumed their work, while flight attendants still remain on... more
Military aviationCzech government supports sale of L-159 trainer aircraft to Poland
Prague, Czech Republic - The Iraqi contract will be probably cancelled
The government of the Czech Republic is strongly supporting the signature of the contract for the sale of L-159 trainer aircraft to Poland, especially after the agreement which was announced with Iraq... more
Fair and shows"ITEC 2013": Selex ES at the event
Rome, Italy - From 22 to 24 May in Rome
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, is attending "ITEC 2013", which takes place in Rome from 22 to 24 May, with a wide range of systems and solutions for simulation and training. The company is heavily... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica participates at "ITEC 2013" with its companies
Rome, Italy - From today at Fiera di Roma Stand D100
Finmeccanica –through its companies AgustaWestland, Alenia Aermacchi, DRS Technologies, OTO Melara, Selex ES and Telespazio– takes part in "ITEC", the International Forum for the Military, Training, Edu... more
ReportUS Navy's contractors sentenced for bribery in the context of aircraft maintenance contracts
San Diego, USA - The companies invoiced services which they never performed
The executives of two Californian companies, contractors of the US Navy, have been sentenced for bribery in the context of an inquiry on contracts for aircraft maintenance services, which were performed.... more
AerospaceCuriosity performs second drilling on Mars
Pasadena, USA - The results of the analysis will be compared with the findings relative to the first sample
Curiosity the Mars rover of NASA, the American space agency, has used the drill on its robotic arm to collect a powdered sample from the interior of a rock called "Cumberland". Plans call for delivering... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2013", Nextant presents the 400XTi: three aircraft have already been sold
Geneva, Switzerland - Agreement signed with Jet Aviation Geneva for maintenance services
Nextant Aerospace is presenting its new 400XTi aircraft, the evolution of the 400XT, at "EBACE 2013" (European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition), the international event which is ongoing in Geneva. Compared... more
Fair and showsAlenia Aermacchi at "ITEC 2013"
Rome, Italy - The new simulation frontiers
"International Training and Education Conference" ("Itec"), an annual forum geared towards to the military, industrial and academic world, will be held, for the first time, in Rome, Italy, from May 22-24,... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: EC-225 and AS-350B3e helicopters ordered by the Chinese SGGAC
Beijing, China - For one and two aircraft, respectively
China’s largest helicopter operator in the power and electricity sectors, the State Grid General Aviation Company (SGGAC), has ordered one EC-225 and two AS-350 B3e rotorcraft to support the country’s ele... more
IndustryBell Helicopter promotes innovation at the AHS Forum 69
Phoenix, Usa - More than 1,300 attendees are expected to attend the event
Bell Helicopter announced its participation in the 69 th annual AHS Forum and Technology Display held May 21 to May 23 at the Phoenix Convention Center. In addition to sponsorship, Bell Helicopter will... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft departs today from Phoenix to Dallas route
Phoenix, Usa - To complete the second leg of its historic, cross-country journey
Solar Impulse, the solar-powered airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, will depart from Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport on Wednesday, May 22nd for Dallas/Fort Worth International Ai... more
PeopleItalian Space Agency: Fabrizio Tuzi new General Director
Rome, Italy - He took office yesterday
The Board of Directors of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), chaired by Enrico Saggese, conferred the role as general director to Fabrizio Tuzi, installed yesterday at the leadership of the Agency. He... more
OccurrencesA damaged engine causes emergency landing for an aircraft in Poland
Pyrzowice, Poland - None of the passengers injured
In Pyrzowice airport, 25 km from the regional capital Katowice (Southern Poland), a Lufthansa airplane has made an emergency landing immediately after it took off because one of the engines was burning. The... more
AirlinesAirplanes and maintenance: the emergent countries' rise
Casablanca, Morocco - Air France-KLM has been one of the first in relocalizing
The world crisis is getting more and more harsh, so the two carriers Air France-KLM and Royal Air Maroc have decided to jointly buy a facility located in Morocco, near Casablanca International Airport... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Serbian government will receive Etihad's offer for Jat Airways during this week
Belgrade, Serbia - Experts of the Middle-Eastern carrier assessed the company
According to rumours, in a few days, probably by this week, the Serbian government will receive an offer from Etihad Airways for the purchase of a minority stake in Jat Airways, the carrier owned by Belgrade's... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2013". Boeing showcases BBJ 3 airplane for the first time at the event
Geneva, Switzerland - The aircraft is based on the B-737/900ER
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) displays a BBJ 3 airplane for the first time at the "2013 European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition" ("EBACE") in Geneva, Switzerland. The airplane, based on the... more
HelicoptersA new heliport in the Kremlin for Putin's helicopter
Moscow, Russia - Also foreign Heads of State will enjoy the service
Dmitry Peskov, Press Secretary of the Russian President Vladimir Putin, last Thursday announced that the new heliport in the Kremlin palace was ready. “A helipad has been built for President Vladimir P... more
Fair and showsEurocopter unveils the EC-175 helicopter in Executive and VIP versions
Geneva, Switzerland - During the "EBACE 2013"
Eurocopter today set new standards in business and private aviation by unveiling the next-generation EC-175 helicopter in its Executive and VIP versions, which combine elements of style and comfort with... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for rains and strong winds
Rome, Italy - Starting from tomorrow
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, has issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice indicates diffused rains, also of downpour or thunderstorm... more
AerospaceNASA and Obama pay tribute to Sally Ride
Washington, USA - The first US' woman astronaut will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
The American space agency NASA and President of the United States Barack Obama are honoring the life and legacy of Sally Ride on the day a national tribute was held for the first American woman in space,... more
IndustryLM: F-35B airplane completes first vertical take-off (VIDEO)
Patuxent River, Usa - VTOs are one of the many capabilities required for the fielding an F-35B aircraft
A Lockheed Martin F-35B Short Takeoff/Vertical Landing (STOVL) Lightning II test aircraft recently completed the first-ever Vertical Takeoff (VTO) on May 10. VTOs are one of the many capabilities required... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines: agreement for SkyWest Airlines to operate 40 Embraer 175 aircraft
Chicago, Usa - Under the United Express brand
United Airlines today announced a capacity purchase agreement for SkyWest Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SkyWest, to operate 40 Embraer 175 aircraft under the United Express brand. SkyWest will... more
Fair and shows"Ebace" opens today: business airplanes and helicopters exhibited
Geneva, Switzerland - The European business aviation event will last three days
Today Tuesday May 21st is the opening day of "Ebace", a three-day event sponsored and organized by the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), the leading European association of business aviation,... more
IndustryAirbus A-350 aircraft: first appearance at the "Paris Air Show"?
Toulouse, France - According to rumours, the wide-bodied airplane might perform some fly-bys during the French event
Latest rumours regarding the Airbus A-350 will certainly catch the attention of those aviation enthusiasts who will take part to the 2013 edition of the "Paris Air Show": reportedly the new wide-bodied... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS on board of a KC-767 aircraft of the Italian Air Force (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The footage shows the several phases of the flight and of the refuelling of several Eurofighter Typhoons
In the past few days, AVIONEWS had the possibility to get on board of a KC-767 tanker aircraft of the Italian Air Force, which was involved in a training activity for in-flight refueling. Below, it... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Slovenian government plans privatization of Adria Airways and Ljubljana Airport
Ljubljana, Slovenia - Process are expected to start in September
Slovenian Minister for Finance Uros Cufer declared that Ljubljana's government is planning to launch a wide privatization programme which will involve also the State-owned airline Adria Airways and Ljubljana... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines: the B-787 airplane returns in service
Chicago, Usa - The carrier expects to take delivery of two more Dreamliners from Boeing in the second half of 2013
United Airlines yesterday welcomed back its Boeing 787 with the re-launch of commercial service from the airline's hub in Houston. United's Flight 1 departure from Houston Intercontinental at 11 am to... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2013": Airbus has not yet decided about the new engine option for the ACJ-320 aircraft family
Geneva, Switzerland - The version of the series with the new propulsors could enter into service by 2015
David Velupillai, Airbus Corporate Jets marketing director, speaking at ."EBACE 2013" (European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition), the international event which is ongoing in Geneva, declared... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2013: Honda Aircraft announces numerous achievements in the development programme of the HA-420 aircraft
Geneva, Switzerland - First flight for the fifth airplane manufactured
Honda Aircraft Company announced a number of achievements and significant milestones in the development of the HondaJet HA-420: the announcement was released at the 2013 European Business Aviation Convention... more
AccidentsAirplane crash in Turkey
Adana, Turkey - Air-show ends in tragedy
Murat Öztürk, one of the most famous aerobatic pilots in Turkey, had to be used to perform in events like the yesterday show, which was held during the Festival of Adana, in the South of Turkey, in the r... more
Military aviationItalian and US' inspectors will perform surveillance flights over Russia on a C-130J aircraft
Moscow, Russia - In the context of the so-called "Open Skies Treaty"
Italian and US' military inspectors will perform surveillance flights over Russia from today to May 24, in the context of the so-called "Open Skies Treaty", Moscow's Ministry for Defence communicated. The... more
AccidentsBalloons crash in Turkey (VIDEO)
Cappadocia, Turkey - Two tourists killed and tens of people injured; investigation opened
This morning at about 6:00, two balloons have crashed in the region of Cappadocia in Central Anatolia, Turkey. Many balloons raised in the sky this morning in the area, which is famous for its orographic... more