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PeopleFinnair: the new president and CEO is Pekka Vauramo
Rome, Italy - As of June 1, 2013
Finnair Executive Board appointed Pekka Vauramo as new president and CEO of the Finnish airline as of 1 June 2013 Born 1957, M.Sc. (Mining) Primary work experience: Cargotec Corporation, MacGregor,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Texas approves funding to keep 14 control towers open
Austin, USA - The public intervention will maintain the facilities operational for 90 days
The Texas Transportation Commission today approved funding to pay for the continued operations of air traffic control towers at 14 airports in Texas, which are destined to be closed starting from April... more
AirlinesSAS-Jet Time: letter of intent for ATR-72/600 airplanes
Stockholm, Sweden - The airline is continuing its wet lease arrangements with Cimber and Braathens Regional
SAS and Jet Time have signed a Letter of Intent to enter into an agreement on the wet lease of four factory-new ATR-72/600 airplanes. The intention is to enter into an agreement for 36 months, so that... more
Fair and showsSelex ES exhibits battlefield communications solutions at "ASDA" at the end of April
Rome, Italy - The event will take place in Split, in Croatia
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, will be exhibiting advanced communications solutions at "Adriatic Sea Defence & Aerospace", Split, Croatia, between 24 and 26 April 2013. GUARDIAN incorporates techniques... more
IndustryLM: F-35B airplane conducts first night time vertical landing
Patuxent River, Usa - To expand the flight envelope and deliver capability to the warfighter
An F-35B Lightning II airplane completed the first short takeoff and vertical landing during a test mission at night to expand the flight envelope and deliver capability to the warfighter. Marine Corps... more
IndustryLM delivers first C-130J airplane to Tunisia
Marietta, Usa - Marking the first delivery to an African country
Lockheed Martin delivered the first C-130J Super Hercules to the Republic of Tunisia, marking the first delivery to an African country. Lockheed Martin signed a contract in 2010 with Tunisia to deliver... more
Military aviationFour companies in the race for the new advanced trainer aircraft for Poland
Warsaw, Poland - Competition among Alenia Aermacchi, Lockheed Martin UK, Bae Systems e Czech Aero Vodochody
The Ministry for Defence of Poland communicated that four companies respected the deadline to submit their bids for the supply of eight Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) aircraft: as declared by Ministry's spokesperson... more
AirlineseasyJet's results: update and pre-close statement for the six months of 2013
Milan, Italy - Ended last March 31
easyJet expects to deliver a first half performance in line with the guidance given in the 24 January 2013 Interim Management Statement. Revenue per seat growth at constant currency for the six months... more
ReportPossible seizure of a Meridiana aircraft?
Tempio Pausania, Italy - The court of Tempio Pausania might order the measure
It never rains, it pours: according to Sassari's newspaper "La Nuova Sardegna" Meridiana, which owes Sogeaal, the management firm of Alghero Airport, a significant amount of money, might be subject to... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Lagardère Group confirms disposal of its stake in EADS by the end of July
Paris, France - A "Significant portion" of the proceeds would be distributed to the shareholders
The French group Lagardère confirmed today, Friday 5 April 2013, its intention to dispose of its 7.5% stake in European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) by July 31, 2013. an operation which... more
AirlinesMeridiana in the red by almost 34 million Euros in Q1
Olbia, Italy - Overall revenue is decreasing
Meridiana Fly's balance is still deeply in the red, with losses that in the first quarter of 2013 topped 33,9 million Euros. The company communicated that the overall revenue diminished by 18.2%, whereas... more
IndustryBoeing and Russian Sberbank: order for 12 B-737/800 airplanes
Washington, Usa - Valued at more than $1 billion at current list prices
Boeing, Sberbank of Russia and its wholly owned subsidiary, Sberbank Leasing, have reached an agreement on an order for 12 Next-Generation 737-800s. The airplanes are intended for operational leasing under... more
IndustryBoeing: airplane (and helicopter) deliveries in 1Q
Chicago, Usa - In two different sectors
The Boeing Company announced deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the first quarter of 2013. Major program deliveries during the first quarter were as follows: Major Programs... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Lebedev sells Red Wings for 0.02 Euro
Moscow, Russia - The Russian billionaire has not disclosed the names of the buyers
He said it, he did it. When a few weeks ago billionaire Alexander Lebedev announced his intention to sell Red Wings, the low-cost company whose Air Operator Certificate (AOC) was revoked on February 4... more
Military aviationDassault wants two separated contracts for the supply of Rafale aircraft to India
New Delhi, India - The French firm wants a specific agreement for the 108 fighters which will be produced by HAL
The negotiations between Dassault and the Indian government have come to a standstill, because of a request which arrived from France about the terms of the contract: according to the preliminary agreements... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) model SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS-365N3 helicopters (2013-06-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an undetected flight display error of a slow drift in the roll axis, disorientation of the pilot, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 65 (Thursday, April 4, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 20234-20236] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. G8 summit: police announces possible disruption in and around Belfast International Airport
Belfast, United Kingdom - Meeting scheduled on June 17 and 18
The Police Service of Northern Ireland warned the residents living around Belfast International Airport that some disruption might occur in the area during the G8 summit, which is scheduled on June 17... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Estonia Air sells its offices to Tallinn Airport
Tallinn, Estonia - The carrier will rent the two upper floors of the building
Estonian Air and Tallinn Airport signed an agreement for the sale of the airline's four-storey office building for 7.5 million Euro. The carrier, which is facing a deep crisis and has just ended its... more
CuriositiesBritish Airways: introduction of its new B-777/300ER airplane between Australia and UK
London, UK - During a high fashion event
To celebrate a new chapter in British Airways’ long history flying between Australia and the UK, the airline has partnered with Langham Hotels, London fashion label PPQ, and renowned British model Georgia M... more
IndustrySukhoi repurchases 10 Aeroflot's Superjet 100 aircraft and gets ready to sue Armavia
Moscow, Russia - The price reportedly is reportedly around 19 million dollars per airplane
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) will repurchase 10 Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) aircraft previously operated by Aeroflot, at a price which reportedly is about 19 million dollars per airplane. The main Russian... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructures. Copenhagen Airport accelerates refurbishment works in view of the Summer season
Copenhagen, Denmark - 72-million-Euro investment to improve terminals and baggage system
In view of a Summer season which will be particularly busy Københavns Lufthavne, the management firm of Copenhagen Airport, one of the busiest hubs in Northern Europe, speeded up the refurbishment works... more
IndustryAirbus A-330 at the rate of 10 airplanes per month
Toulouse, France - Current production includes passenger, freighter and military versions
The A-330 is an aircraft of choice for a full range of users, resulting from its operating economics, proven reliability and flexibility. At the rate of 10 per month, A-330 production is the highest ever... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: creation of two separate full assembly lines within Poland for the EC-725 Caracal helicopter
Lodz, Poland - Together with Turbomeca (Safran) and WZL-1
Eurocopter and Turbomeca (Safran) announced on April 4 the signature of industrial cooperation agreements with Wojskowe Zaklady Lotnicze No. 1 (WZL-1) that include the creation of two separate full assembly... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Etihad CEO: "The traditional airline alliances have evolved into bureaucratic organisations"
Washington, USA - James Hogan illustrates the success of the business model chosen by the Emirati carrier
James Hogan, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, speaking at the International Aviation Club in Washington, DC, illustrated the advantages of the business model which has been chosen by the Emirati... more
Finance and economyInvestissement Québec earmarks 1 billion dollars to support the sales of Bombardier's CSeries aircraft
Montreal, Canada - The financing will cover about 10% of the purchase price
Investissement Québec, the Canadian public corporation whose mission is to contribute to Québec’s economic development by stimulating investment and fostering employment, earmarked 1 billion US dollars (ro... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. IAG's offer for Vueling gest approval of Spain's Securities Market Commission
Madrid, Spain - The acceptance period will end on April 19
The Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV), the Spanish government agency responsible for the financial regulation of the securities markets, communicated it has authorized the increase of the... more
AirportsAci Europe: weak results about airport traffic in February
Brussels, Belgium - The integral version of the report in the "Specials" section of AVIONEWS
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE released on April 4 its traffic results for the month of February, across the European airport network. The overall passenger traffic at Europe’s airports saw a... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner on North Korea: researches of flights with a +260% to the Asiatic country
Rome, Italy - "For curiosity.. and not for real visits in this difficult moment"
Skyscanner, despite the threats of the North-Korean regime and alert status of all adjacent countries, recorded a +260% in the flight researches to the North Korea, in the days following the first alarming... more
UAS-DronesFirst RAF's UAV pilots have been awarded their "Wings"
Indian Springs, USA - They will control the Reaper MQ-9s flying over Afghanistan
The Royal AIr Force (RAF) of the United Kingdom announced that the first four pilots for UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, remote controlled aircraft) received their badge during a ceremony which took place... more
Fair and showsSelex ES participates at "LAAD 2013" with its own products
Rome, Italy - The event will take place in Rio de Janeiro from April 9 to 12, 2013
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, is attending "LAAD 2013", taking place in Rio de Janeiro, from 9th to 12th April 2013. The Company is showcasing a number of products which range from airborne to land... more
AirlinesIAG orders 18 new Dreamliner aircraft: oxygen for Boeing
Everett, USA - The new aircraft will replace some of British Airways' 747/400s
Good news for Boeing in the troubled affair of the Dreamliner: International Airlines Group (IAG, the holding which includes British Airways and Iberia) announced it converted 18 options for the purchase... more
AirlinesAircraft and courts. Delta Air Lines sues the Ex-Im Bank of the United States
Washington, USA - According to the company, loans and guarantees granted by the agency to foreign airlines cause adverse economic effects on local carriers
Delta Air Lines, one of the world's most important companies, has sued the Export Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) of the United States: according to the carrier, loans and guarantees granted by the agency to... more
DefenseNATO: Gen. Philip M. Breedlove as Supreme Allied Commander Europe
Mons, Belgium - He will replace the US Navy Admiral James G. Stavridis
The North Atlantic Council approved the nomination of General Philip M. Breedlove, United States Air Force, to the post of Supreme Allied Commander Europe. General Breedlove is currently serving as... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger growth in February
Geneva, Switzerland - Demand rose 3.7%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February showing that demand growth is accelerating on the back of stronger business confidence, particularly... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. 24-hour strike of the civil aviation employees in Greece
Athens, Greece - Industrial action will start at 5:00 am on April 4
Aircraft will remain grounded, and the air transport will be paralyzed tomorrow in Greece, even if knock-on effects are expected alsoin the rest of Europe, because of the strike called by Osypa, the Federation... more
Military aviationTurkey and SAAB will develop a new fighter aircraft
Ankara, Turkey - The new model will replace Ankara's F-16s
Turkish Defense Industry Undersecretary Murad Bayar announced that Turkey will develop a new fighter aircraft meant to replace the fleet of F-16s currently used by the Air Force, thanks to a technical... more
Military aviationSeven new C295 aircraft for Indonesia?
Jakarta, Indonesia - "Having 16 will allow the Air Force to form a full squadron"
Indonesia might increase its order for the Airbus Military's C295 tactical military transport aircraft of seven units, therefore taking the total to sixteen. The Indonesian Air Force signed the purchase... more
PeopleEADS' Board of Directors: Tom Enders reappointed Chief Executive Officer
Amsterdam, Holland - New Board composition: all the names
At its first formal meeting following on April 2 completion of the corporate governance changes previously announced pursuant to the Multiparty Agreement entered into by the Company and certain other parties... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Virgin Atlantic is exploring the idea of a joint-venture with Air France/KLM and Alitalia
London, United Kingdom - Talks might be started in the upcoming months
Virgin Atlantic Airways is planning the creation of a joint-venture with Air France/KLM and Alitalia, an operation which would allow Sir Richard Branson's company to expand its network towards new destinations... more
AirportsDubai's second airport: passenger aircraft will start flying on October 27
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The new hub will launch its operations with Nas Air and Wizz Air
Dubai Airports communicated that Dubai World Central will open its doors to passengers on October 27, 2013 when launch carriers nasair and Wizz Air commence operations into Dubai’s second airport. The a... more
Civil aviationOman Air-Airbus: "The Little Engineer" workshop to local students
Muscat, Oman - A regional partnership to engage with more than 500 students the Middle East in 2013
Under the patronage of HE Mohsin Khamis Al Balushi Advisor –Ministry Of Commerce and Industry, chairman of the Public Authority for Manpower Registration, Oman Air and Airbus held ‘The Future by Airbus’ prese... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Polish government paves the way for LOT's privatization
Warsaw, Poland - Law which allows Warsaw to sell the majority has been proposed
The Polish government made a first, significant step towards the privatization of LOT Polish Airlines, the state-owned carrier, with a bill which would allow Warsaw to sell the majority of the stock of... more
AirportsRunway renovation at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: works postponed due to the weather conditions
Warsaw, Poland - Until April 22
The Warsaw's airport management company has decided recently and communicated in a note to postpone the works beginning until April 22 due to weather conditions in the city (see for details AVIONEWS). The... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Armavia promises it will refund passengers
Yerevan, Armenia - The company, which went bankrupt a few days ago, has millions of Euros in debts
Armavia, the most important Armenian airline, which ceased its flight operations and grounded its aircraft since April 1st, 2013 because of bankruptcy (AVIONEWS), will refund its customers who purchased... more
IndustryEADS headquarters reorganisation effective 1 April 2013 in Toulouse
Amsterdam, Holland - And it will be fully operational as of next September 1, 2013
The new headquarters organisation of EADS became effective 1st April including the setting up of a single operational headquarters in Toulouse. In the frame of the reorganisation, a total of 116 positions... more
AirlinesAircraft and courts. Ryanair accused in Spain: "Its calendar is sexist"
Malaga, Spain - This is not the first complaint of this kind received by the Irish carrier
A Spanish consumer association has accused Ryanair for the new calendar produced by the Irish low-cost airline and sold on board of the aircraft, featuring pictures of female cabin crew in bikinis. The... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA and cargo: modest improvement in demand in February
Geneva, Switzerland - The figures skewed as a result of two factors
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released February data showing that air cargo maintained the modest improvement in demand that began in the fourth quarter of 2012. Seasonally adjusted... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. One runway at Warsaw "Chopin" Airport will be closed for six months starting from today's night
Warsaw, Poland - Reopening scheduled for early September
In the night between today, Tuesday 2 April 2013, and tomorrow one of the runways (15/3, 3690 m) at Warsaw "Frédéric Chopin" Airport will be closed for six months due to major repair work, and all the a... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Kazakh airlines maybe cleared from the EU blacklist by November
Astana, Kazakhstan - Currently only Air Astana can fly to the Union airports
Serik Mukhtybayev, deputy chairman of the Kazakhstan Civil Aviation Committee, declared that the aircraft of the carriers of the former Soviet Republic might be cleared from the blacklist of the European... more
PeopleMesse Berlin appointed a new COO: Ingrid Maaß
Berlin, Germany - She will take up her post on August 1
At its regular meeting the Supervisory Board of Messe Berlin announced the appointment of Ingrid Maaß, Dipl. Kauffrau, (50), as the new COO of Messe Berlin. She will take up her post on 1 August. In December... more