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AirlinesArmavia goes bankrupt, aircraft grounded from April 1st
Yerevan, Armenia - The company, founded in 1996, was the launch customer for the Superjet 100
Armavia, the most important Armenian carrier, is just two days away from bankruptcy: the company indeed communicated that its aircraft will remain grounded starting from April 1st. "Aviation -the bulletin... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse, the solar powered airplane, will attempt a coast-to-coast crossing of the US
Mountain View, Usa - The aircraft will leave in early May from San Francisco and its final destination in July (four cities)
Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, the Swiss pilots and founders of Solar Impulse, announced that their solar-powered airplane will attempt a coast-to-coast crossing of the US this spring without... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Pegasus Airlines: around a third of the company for sale in mid-April
Istanbul, Turkey - The offer is mainly oriented towards foreign investors
According to rumours, in mid-April Pegasus Airlines will launch an initial public offering of around one third of the stock of shares of the Turkish carrier. The operation, which has Barclays and Is Yatirim... more
AirlineseasyJet: first Bari-Paris flight will take off next Monday
Milan, Italy - Three times a week
The first Bari/Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" flight, served by easyJet, will depart next Monday, on April 1, 2013. The airline will connect the two cities three times per week (Monday, Thursday and Saturday). The... more
AirlinesLOT leases an Airbus A-330 aircraft for temporary replacement of its Boeing 787s
Warsaw, Poland - The Polish carrier hopes to fly again the Dreamliners after the end of May
LOT Polish Airlines leased an Airbus A-330/200 aircraft to operate its transatlantic flights, waiting to take back its Boeing 787s to the sky, with the removal of the suspension which has grounded them... more
AirportsJetairfly: new links from Bologna to Morocco
Bologna, Italy - To Marrakesh and Casablanca
Morocco is three hours far from Bologna. The new seasonal scheduled flight from Bologna to Marrakesh will take off next May 22, 2013. It is served by Jetairfly, the Belgian airline, by a B-737/700 airplane... more
AirlinesDarwin Airline reinforces its presence with two new routes to Czech Republic
Lugano, Switzerland - The airline announced that its seventh Saab 2000 aircraft entered its fleet
Darwin Airline, the Swiss regional carrier, continues its network expansion plan reinforcing its presence in the Czech Republic with two new routes: Zurich-Prague and Florence-Prague, in collaboration... more
AirportsNaples-Capodichino Airport: traffic previsions during the Easter week-end
Naples, Italy - About 70,000 passengers
There will be 70,000 (34,000 on national routes, 31,000 international and 5,000 charter) arriving and departing passengers expected from Naples International airport, as of Friday March 29 to Tuesday April... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hughes Helicopters, Inc., and McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems helicopters, model 369D, 369E, 369F, and 369FF helicopters (2013-05-16)
Washington, Usa - To detect a short-edge margin condition, prevent failure of the tailboom and loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 58] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 18226-18227] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-06746] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityBoeing submits proposal to perform "Airworthiness assessment" for Nigerian aircraft
Lagos, Nigeria - "It is not a recertification", the Ministry for Aviation of the African country clarifies
Boeing presented to the Nigerian Ministry for Aviation a proposal to perform an "Airworthiness assessment" on every aircraft of the US' manufacturer operating in the fleets of the airlines of the African... more
SecurityFAA AD on Robinson Helicopter Company, model R-44 and R-44II helicopters (2013-05-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the failure of the floats to inflate during an emergency landing
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 58] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 18224-18226] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-06297] DEPARTMENT... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Partnership Emirates-Qantas receives approval also from Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - The alliance ensured a capacity increase between the Asian city and Australia
The Competition Commission of Singapore (CCS) has cleared the proposed alliance between Emirates and Qantas Airways Limited, after the airlines provided the antitrust watchdog with a voluntary undertaking... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France, model EC-130B4 helicopters (2013-05-21)
Washington, Usa - To prevent contact with the flight controls in the event of a cabin vibration blade failure, jamming of a flight control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 58] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 18230-18232] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-06133] DEPARTMENT... more
AerospaceNew crew arrives on the International Space Station (VIDEO)
Baikonur Cosmodrome , Kazakhstan - Less than six hours needed for the journey
The Soyuz TMA-08M spacecraft carrying three new Expedition 35 crew members docked with the International Space Station’s Poisk module at 10:28 pm EDT Thursday (2:28 am GMT/UTC on Friday), completing i... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: its Ecureuil helicopter family "Lands" in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh - An EC-130B4 was delivered to R&R Aviation, the largest private operator in the country
Eurocopter makes a breakthrough into the Bangladeshi civil helicopter market with the arrival of the country’s first Eurocopter rotorcraft this year. An EC-130 B4 was delivered to R&R Aviation; while a... more
SecurityFAA AD on Agusta SpA (Agusta) model A-109, A-109A, A-109AII, A-109C, A-109K2, A-109E, A-109S, and A-119 helicopters (2013-05-22)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a tail rotor pitch control link and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 58] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 18228-18230] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-06131] DEPARTMENT... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: AS-350B3e helicopter to enter the UK market
Oxford, UK - After its entry into service in September 2011
The AS-350B3e, the newest version of Eurocopter’s successful Ecureuil family, is the latest addition to the UK’s important single engine helicopter fleet in Private/Business Aviation. After its ent... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: first four O3b satellites ready to be shipped (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The first batch will leave Rome, bound for French Guiana, in early April
The first four satellites in the O3b medium Earth orbit (MEO) constellation, operated by O3b Networks, are ready to be shipped to the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana. They will leave Thales Alenia... more
Civil aviationDOT fines Alitalia for misleading information on compensation for cancelled flights
Washington, Usa - For USD 125,000
The US Department of Transportation today fined the Italian air carrier Alitalia $125,000 for providing inaccurate information on its website regarding its policy on compensation to passengers on delayed... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. Austrian Airlines moves forward with its restructuring plan
Vienna, Austria - Integration of the carrier's administrative sector with Tyrolean Airways'
The Austrian Airlines Group is moving forward with its restructuring plan which it announced in December 2012 (AVIONEWS), which involves the elimination of the redundancies in its organization: according... more
Military aviation"LIMA 2013" (2): Malaysia discloses short-list for the renewal of its fighter aircraft fleet
Langkawi, Malaysia - The competition involves five companies
On Thursday 28 March 2013 Malaysian Minister for Defense Zahid Hamidi declared that the Government of the Asian country has shortlisted five manufacturers for the renewal of the Air Force's fleet of fighter... more
HelicoptersThree AW-109 Power helicopters to Philippine Navy
Cascina Costa, Italy - Plus two options
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the signing of a contract with the Philippine Navy for three AW-109 Power maritime helicopters plus two options. The helicopters will be used for a wide... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Intro Aviation might acquire a majority stake in Adria Airways
Ljubljana , Slovenia - The company owned by the Slovenian government could be integrated into the Air Berlin Group
Intro Aviation, one of the most important consultancy firms in the aviation industry, is close to acquire a majority stake in Adria Airways, the airline owned by the Government of Slovenia. The intention... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. European Investment Bank supports airport development in the South Pacific
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - 1.1 million dollars for interventions in the Cook Islands and Samoa
The European Investment Bank (EIB), the long-term lending institution of the European Union which supports the EU's political goals, has agreed to help examine safety improvements, upgrading of terminal... more
HelicoptersEurocopter Japan delivers the first helicopter equipped with HSA
Tokyo, Japan - To the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of Japan
The capabilities of Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) in crisis response and coordination will be significantly improved following its introduction of a Eurocopter AS365 N3 helicopter e... more
AirportsA-380 stand for the aircraft at Gatwick Airport: success or failure?
London, United Kingdom - The structure cost seven millions Euros is in the center of debates
An intense fervor during the morning of March 27 at London Gatwick Airport where finally there was an A-380 landing that marked the airport's suitability for the world's largest commercial aircraft made... more
Fair and showsAirbus Military-PTDI: signed agreement for development plan for the NC212i light utility transport aircraft
Madrid, Spain - During the "LIMA Airshow" in Langkawi, in Malaysia
Airbus Military and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) have signed an agreement covering the development plan for the NC212i light utility transport aircraft. The agreement, signed at the "LIMA Airshow" in... more
Civil aviationSwissport Hellas new IACA associate member
Brussels, Belgium - In Greece it handled during 2012 more than 80 airlines, 130,000 aircraft movements and 15 million of passengers
Swissport Hellas, belonging to Swissport International group, the world’s reference provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has today joined IACA (International Air Carrier Association) as a... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. American Airlines gets court approval for the merger with US Airways
New York, USA - 20-million-dollar severance package for AA's CEO Tom Horton blocked
Sean Lane, judge of New York's Bankruptcy Court, provided his approval to the 11-billion-dollar mega-merger between American Airlines and US Airways, an operation which would create the world's largest... more
Fair and shows"LIMA 2013": Bangladesh in talks for 24 Yak-130 aircraft (VIDEO)
Langkawi, Malaysia - The trainer jets would be purchased through a 1-billion-dollar credit granted by Russia
Bangladesh is holding talks with Rosoboronexport, the state intermediary agency for exports/imports of defense-related products of the Russian Federation, for the purchase of 24 Yak-130 aircraft: the revelation... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: rescheduling of financial calendar for 2013
Rome, Italy - Fixed in April, May and June
Following the announcement of 21 February 2013 and as partial amendment to the Financial Calendar released on 19 December 2012, Finmeccanica informs that: · the Board of Directors Meeting to approve... more
AirportsNew Cagliari-Barcelona direct link by Vueling
Cagliari, Italy - Initially served three times (June-September) and in August four weekly flights
Vueling announces the starting of the operations at Cagliari airport with a direct flight to Barcelona, from next June 21 and a total offer of 14,160 seats for all the Summer season. The new connection... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Welsh government purchases Cardiff Airport
Cardiff, United Kingdom - Operation concluded on the basis of 52 million pounds
On Wednesday 27 March 2013 the Prime Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones announced that his government has purchased Cardiff International Airport for a total investment of 52 million pounds to be paid to TBI,... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance: frequencies increase on Fiumicino and airlines on Venice
Rome, Italy - With the arrival of the Summer time
The 19 airlines present in Italy and members of Star Alliance, the alliance with the airlines at worldwide, with the new Summer time 2013 from next March 31, operate 1402 non-stop weekly frequencies from... more
AirlinesAlitalia: six new destinations and two new Embraer 175 airplanes for the Easter 2013
Rome, Italy - The airline has an operating fleet of 143 aircraft
Alitalia inaugurates six new international destinations in the occasion of the Easter holidays 2013. In particular, the new routes departing from Rome-Fiumicino are: • Bilbao (Spain) from March 2... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland (Finmeccanica): new helicopter orders at "LIMA" exhibition
Rome, Italy - For a total of eleven aircraft to commercial and military clients
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has announced new orders, valued about EUR 110 million, at "LIMA exhibition" ("Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace"), that is taking place in Langkawi,... more
UAS-DronesUnmanned aircraft: funding from Us Navy
Arlington County, Virgina - Four companies involved in the important project
Four companies, four different projects. Boeing, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Lockheed Martin and General Atomic Aeronautical Systems are presenting a technological development by which they... more
IndustryEADS shareholders approve all resolutions for governance changes
Amsterdam, Holland - Including the election of new directors
EADS has today received approval from shareholders at its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) in Amsterdam for a far-reaching overhaul of the company’s corporate governance structure, including the election o... more
Civil aviationAEA about increase of the UK Air Passenger Duty on April 1
Brussels, Belgium - The Association strongly condemns it
On 1 April, the UK government will once again increase the amount of the so-called Air Passenger Duty (APD), a shockingly uncompetitive tax that jeopardises the travel plans of many families and companies.... more
Press releaseRyanair Pilot Group: the pilots reject claims of agreement
Rome, Italy - Pilots’ invitation to negotiate ignored by Ryanair
We received and publish giving the same possibility to eventual replies: "The Ryanair Pilot Group (RPG) emphatically rejects Ryanair’s latest claims (26th March 2013) of new pay agreements for their p... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Spokane Airport sues FAA to block control tower's shutdown
Spokane, USA - "The agency has entirely failed to apply its safety management system"
The decision of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to close 149 federal contract towers beginning April 7 as part of the agency’s sequestration implementation plan (AVIONEWS) is continuing to g... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. IAG increases its offer for Vueling
London, United Kingdom - 9.25 Euro per share to acquire the low-cost carrier
International Airlines Group (IAG), the holding which includes British Airways and Iberia, communicated on Wednesday 27 March 2013 it has raised its takeover offer for the Spanish low-cost airline Vueling... more
OccurrencesMid-air collision risk for two aircraft in the Pakistani skies
Karachi, Pakistan - Roughly 600 persons were on board
Two aircraft which were carrying roughly 600 persons overall risked a mid-air collision today, Wednesday 27 March 2013, in the skies over the Pakistani province of Balochistan, according to a report of... more
Fair and showsHelicopters. Schiebel: Camcopter S-100 UAS at the "LIMA" event
Langkawi, Malaysia - Part of the daily flight display
The "Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace" ("LIMA") Exhibition taking place from 26th to 30th March 2013 features an additional highlight: demonstrations of the Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Iberia, switch in the top management: Gallego replaces Sanchez-Lozano as CEO
Madrid, Spain - The former Iberia Express head will have to lead the restructuring of the Spanish carrier
Second change in just a few days in the top management of two important European airlines: on Monday 25 March Air France/KLM announced that, from July 1st, 2013, Alexandre de Juniac will be the new Chairman... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and carriers. IACA: Greece recognizes the vital contribution of aviation to tourism
Brussels, Belgium - The assembly took place last week in Athens
IACA (International Air Carrier Association)'s Assembly took place last week in Athens, Greece - the perfect location to discuss the vital contribution of aviation to tourism since one in five jobs in... more
Press releaseItalian Filt Cgil union. Rossi: against Ryanair next to "A dispute in Italy and in Europe"
Rome, Italy - The declarations by the national secretary: "The flight assistants' contract not negotiated with the union"
We receive and publish, leaving the same opportunity to eventual replies: "The agreement with Ryanair is more a corporate regulation rather than a contract", according to Mauro Rossi, national secretary... more
AirlinesPlanes and crisis. Is Cyprus Airways going to close?
Nicosia, Cyprus - Strong conflict between the pilots and the management
What is happening in the Cyprus Airways company, while in Nicosia the Bank of Cyprus and the Layki Bank are facing the ghost of the revolution? Moreover, what is going to happen after the forced withdrawal... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. EasyJet to hire 200 new pilots
London, United Kingdom - The new positions will be offered both across all 11 UK bases and in the rest of Europe
EasyJet, started its search to fill 200 new, additional pilot positions, who will enter into service in 2014, who will support the development of the English low-cost carrier, which has recently enlarged... more
AerospaceSpaceX Dragon spacecraft returns to Earth with 1210 kg of science samples
Washington, USA - "The scientific community has eagerly awaited it"
A Space Exploration Technologies Corp SpaceX Dragon spacecraft successfully completed the company's second cargo flight to the International Space Station on Tuesday, March 26, with a 12:36 pm EDT (4:36... more