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AirportsAeroporti di Roma: more than 500,000 passengers in Rome for the Pope Francesco's inauguration day
Rome, Italy - During the days over March 19
Great flow of pilgrims in Rome in the occasion of the Bergoglio Pope's inauguration day. The Roman airport system (42 million passengers in transit between Fiumicino and Ciampino last year) welcomed about... more
IndustryLM: four F-35A arrived in Nevada for operational testing
Fort Worth, Usa - USAF received 24 CTOL and 58 to the DoD
Four Lockheed Martin F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) aircraft were officially welcomed by the US Air Force Warfare Center at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. during a commemorative ceremony. The... more
AirlinesAlitalia: passengers' increase from and to Argentina
Rome, Italy - For the Pope Francesco's election
The passengers number increases from and to Argentina on the Alitalia's flights due to the election of the Pope Francesco. In the days before the ceremony of his inauguration's day, from March 15 to... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Blue Panorama Airlines launches its low-cost flight between Rome and Moscow
Rome, Italy - The new route for the next Summer season
The main new route for Summer 2013 for Blu-express.com is the first low-cost flight which will connect Rome with Moscow. Blue Panorama Airlines, through its no-frill brand, has won the public tender for... more
SecurityAirbus: American Airlines selects ROPS technology for its A-320 Family aircraft fleet
Blagnac, France - The system was first approved by the EASA on the A-380 in October 2009
American Airlines has decided to equip all of its A-320 Family fleet with Airbus’ innovative Runway Overrun Prevention System (ROPS) technology. This on-board cockpit technology, which Airbus has pioneered i... more
IndustryAirbus: Wizz Air Ukraine receives its first A-320 with Sharklets
Toulouse, France - The local low-cost airline serves with a fleet of four models
Wizz Air Ukraine, the Ukrainian low-cost airline, has taken delivery of an A-320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices, becoming the first Ukrainian carrier to do so. Sharklets... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: modest improvement in its outlook for the 2013 financial performance
Geneva, Switzerland - Confidence in the airline industry is rising around several factors
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a modest improvement in its outlook for the 2013 financial performance of the global airline industry primarily based on stronger revenues.... more
AirlinesSAS: Stockholm-Madrid, the new destination from July 1st
Stockholm, Sweden - The route served by a B-737 airplane
On 1 July Scandinavian Airlines launches a new route between Stockholm-Arlanda and Madrid. This new route will complement the service that SAS already offers from Copenhagen to Madrid. SAS will now... more
PeopleAirbus. New Head of Communications: it is Véronique Creissels
Blagnac, France - She will take up the position in early June
Véronique Creissels has been appointed Airbus’ Head of Communications and will take up the position in early June. Reporting directly to the industry's President and CEO, Fabrice Brégier, she will ove... more
IndustryBoeing: B-747/8 airplane serves 100th airport just 16 months after entering service
Washington, Usa - The cargo model arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam from Kuwait
The B-747/8 has served its 100th airport just 16 months after entering service. The airplane, a 747/8 Freighter operated by launch customer Cargolux, arrived in the last days in Hanoi, Vietnam, from Kuwait. Cargolux... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert storms on Sardinia and central regions
Rome, Italy - Starting from this morning
An Atlantic perturbation coming from Spain will bring in the next hours a quick phase of bad weather on the Italian Peninsula, with more intense rains on Sardinia and on Tyrrhenian central regions on Wednesday.... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner: a -11% in the flights trend between Italy and India
Rome, Italy - And of 25% towards "Belpaese" in April and May
Skyscanner (www.skyscanner.it) makes a survey about the trend for researches of flights between Italy and India, considering the recent events and the political problems emerged between the two Governments. -... more
AerospaceItalian (ASI) and American (NASA) Space Agencies: bilateral agreement signed
Washington, Usa - It coincides with the celebration of the first 50 years of collaboration in this sector between the two States
Italy and the United States signed on March 19 an important agreement for the promotion and development of collaboration in space. The agreement opens new opportunities in the economic, scientific, and... more
Civil aviationIATA announced its 2013 worldwide best performing training partners
Montreal, Canada - During the "2013 Global Training Partner Congress" held in Abu Dhabi
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its 2013 worldwide best performing training partners as part of its training partner recognition programs. The IATA Training and Development... more
SecurityAircraft and restrictions. US Transportation Security Administration "Liberalizes" small knives
New York, USA - Several sport equipment to be permitted again as well
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the agency ,that exercises authority over the security of the traveling public in the United States, communicated that in order "To align more closely... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: new EC-175 helicopter during its US demonstration tour
Houston, Usa - The aircraft also came to Las Vegas for display at the "Heli Expo 2013"
The Eurocopter EC-175’s performance, advanced avionics, handling qualities and operational safety received rave reviews during a US demonstration tour of this next-generation medium-sized, twin-engine h... more
Military aviationEurofighter completes assembly and initial testing for the first Tranche 3 Typhoon aircraft
London, United Kingdom - The plane has now entered the Electromagnetic Compatibility phase
Assembly and initial testing of the first Tranche 3 Typhoon aircraft, destined for delivery to the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom, have now been completed: the fighter has now entered electromagnetic... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. FAA postpones decision on closure of control towers
Washington, USA - Democratic and Republican senators back legislation to limit budget cuts
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States communicated that it is putting off until Friday 22 March a decision on which air traffic control towers, among the 189 airports it listed,... more
HelicoptersGermany modifies orders for NH-90 and Tiger helicopters
Berlin, Germany - Significant reduction for both models
The German Ministry for Defence modified its orders for the purchase of the NHIndustries NH-90 and the Eurocopter Tiger helicopters, with significant cuts for both models, because of "The revised needs... more
HelicoptersErickson Air Crane Incorporated announces record full-year and fourth quarter results
Portland, Usa - The industry specializes in the operation of the S-64 Aircrane helicopter
Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated, a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful Erickson S-64 Aircrane heavy-lift helicopter, announced in the last days financial results for the fourth quarter... more
IndustryBoeing: order for 175 B-737NG aircraft by Ryanair
New York, Usa - The agreement will be worth $15.6 billion at list prices
Boeing is delighted that Ryanair has announced a commitment on March 19 to order 175 Next-Generation 737/800 airplanes for the airline's fleet expansion. When finalized, the agreement will be worth $15.6... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. TSA: "Waiting time in US airports might double because of the budget cuts"
Washington, USA - Hiring frozen for the agency
The "Sequestration", that is to say the budget cuts across US government agencies which went into effect on March 1, is causing serious problems in the air transport industry in the United States. In the... more
Military aviationIsrael Aerospace Industries to convert Brazil Air Force's Boeing 767/300ER aircraft in tankers
Brasilia, Brazil - The airplanes will replace the KC-137
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) was selected by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) to convert two Boeing 767/300 aircraft in tankers. The new airplanes, which will also be utilized as transport and medical... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Fastjet: "Significant step" towards the acquisition of 1time
London, United Kingdom - But the low-cost carrier is also considering "Alternative partnerships"
Fastjet, the new African low-cost carrier created by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, who is known in this industry especially for being the founder of easyJet, is making progresses in the path to acquire 1time,... more
Press releaseAircraft and events. Italian ENAC at the sixth ICAO's Worldwide Air Transport Conference
Rome, Italy - With an its delegation led by the general director of the Authority, Alessio Quaranta
"ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) organized the sixth Worldwide Air Transport Conference (ATConf), opened in Montreal for a week, from March 18 to 22. A delegation led by the general... more
Military aviationDenmark looks for alternatives to the F-35 aircraft: its a four-competitor race
Copenhagen, Denmark - In addition to the Lockheed Martin's fighter, also the F/A-18E/F, the Typhoon and the Gripen E have been taken into consideration
Denmark restarted its selection process for the fighters of its air force, looking for alternatives to the purchase of 48 Lockheed Martin F-35A aircraft which was initially scheduled. A few months ago... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. SkyWest Airlines's takeover by Virgin Australia receives approval
Canberra, Australia - The regional carrier will operate under the Virgin brand, but will maintain its management team
The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB), the Australian agency which examines proposals by foreign persons to invest in the country, provided its approval for the takeover of SkyWest Airlines by Virgin... more
Helicopters"Aero 2013": strong helicopters' presence at the event at the end of April
Friedrichshafen, Germany - From traditional to autogyro and ultralight
The AERO, the global show for general aviation held from April 24 - 27, 2013, will include a large and comprehensive rotary wing aircraft section. In addition to traditional helicopters from US and European... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and technology. EADS-EIB: the European Investment Bank supports innovation programmes of the Group
Amsterdam, Holland - Announced the signature of a EUR 300 million finance contract
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and EADS have announced the signature of a € 300 million finance contract in support of EADS Group’s innovation and R&D programmes. This loan reflects the long-standing qua... more
AirlinesLOT reaches agreement with Boeing over compensation and deliveries for the Dreamliner aircraft
Warsaw, Poland - Payments in advance for the remaining six 787s have been delayed
LOT Polish Airlines communicated it has reached an agreement with Boeing over the suspension of the operations of the Dreamliner aircraft, which started on January 16 following the numerous glitches which... more
IndustryBoeing-General Electric partnership for the development of the new 777X aircraft
Everett, USA - The new wide-bodied airplane is expected to enter into service by the end of the decade
Boeing's development study on improvements to the 777 aircraft, known as 777x, will include General Electric as the only engine partner on the twin-aisle airplane of the US' aerospace manufacturer, which... more
IndustryAirbus: Lion Air orders 234 aircraft
Paris, France - 109 A-320neo, 65 A-321neo and 60 A-320ceo
Indonesia’s Lion Air has placed a firm order with Airbus for 234 A-320 Family aircraft, comprising 109 A-320neo, 65 A-321neo and 60 A-320ceo. The deal sees the carrier become a new customer for Airbus.... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. 10 airlines for the launch of new Doha Airport on April 1st announced
Doha, Qatar - Qatar Airways will move in the new facility by the end of the year
The management firm of Hamad International, the new state-of-the-art airport which will serve Doha, announced the 10 airlines which, starting from the soft opening scheduled on April 1st, will entirely... more
IndustryFirst 10 Russian engines for Indian Air Force's Su-30MKI aircraft to be delivered by the end of March
Ufa, Russia - The Asian country currently has a fleet of 157 fighters of this model
Russia's aerospace company UMPO (Ufa Engine Industrial Association) announced that the delivery of the first ten AL-31FP engines for the Su-30MKI (NATO reporting name: Flanker-H) fighter aircraft will... more
HelicoptersBulgaria rejects AgustaWestland's complaint over tender for firefighting and rescue operations
Sofia, Bulgaria - According to the Anglo-Italian company, the requirements have been set to favour Eurocopter
The Bulgarian Competition Commission (KZK) rejected the complaint filed by AgustaWestland, relative for the tender for the supply of a helicopter for firefighting and rescue operations to the East-European... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: rains on the central-south and snow on the Alps
Rome, Italy - From this morning
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued an additional notice for adverse weather conditions that expands that already diffused. Diffused rains are predicted... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. European Investment Bank approves 120-million-Euro loan for new Zagreb Airport terminal
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - The institution recognizes Croatia's importance in the context of the Pan-European Corridors
On Friday 15 March 2013 the European Investment Bank, the Luxembourg-based European Union's nonprofit long-term lending institution established with the aim to finance those investment able to support... more
AirlinesAir Europa announces new route Madrid-Malaga from April 15
Milan, Italy - Twice per day
Air Europa, the Spanish airline owned by Gruppo Globalia Corporation, will inaugurate a new domestic route, Madrid-Malaga, from next April 15, twice per day, reinforcing the domestic flight schedule of... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner: 67% increase of the flights from Argentina, second in the list. Pope Francesco's effect?
Rome, Italy - Despite his invitation to not arrive in Rome
The Argentinian traveller people, despite the invitation by the Pope to not arrive in Rome, has increased the researches of 67% to the Italian capital city. But Argentina is not at the first place in the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: +8% on booking during the Easter period
Rome, Italy - Links for national, European, American and recovery for African destinations
Alitalia announced a growth equal to over 8% on the bookings during the Eastern (from March 28 to April 2) compared to the same period of last year. Good results for links towards national destinations:... more
IndustryAirbus: A-330 airplane for Fiji’s national airline
Toulouse, France - The aircraft will begin commercial services on April 2nd
Air Pacific, Fiji’s national airline, has formally rolled out its soon to be adopted new ‘Fiji Airways’ identity with the delivery of its first new A-330/200 aircraft. Whilst the carrier will officially adopt... more
Civil aviationAirplane and transport. IATA: New Distribution Capability filing with US Department of Transportation
Washington, Usa - The integral version of the document in the "Specials" section of AVIONEWS
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) filed an application with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) for approval of Passenger Services Conference Resolution 787, which is... more
Press releaseAirbus-Turkish. The largest Turkish order: for up to 117 airplanes and options
Toulouse, France - The engine selection will be made at a later date
Turkish Airlines, the airline in Turkey, has signed a contract for up to 117 A-320 Family aircraft (25 A-321ceo, 4 A-320neo, 53 A-321neo and options for 35 additional A321neo aircraft). This order is the... more
AerospaceSoyuz undocking from the ISS postponed because of inclement weather (VIDEO)
Arkalyk, Kazakhstan - One more day in space for Ford, Tarelkin and Novitskiy
Roscosmos, the Russian Space Agency, has decided to postpone the landing of Expedition 34 and its Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft, which was initially scheduled on Thursday 14 March (AVIONEWS), because inclement... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Athens Airport offers incentives to the airlines to fight the crisis
Athens, Greece - 10% discounts for those companies which will maintain their flights
Athens "Eleftherios Venizelos" International Airport has been harshly hit by the economic crisis, which in Greece is producing its worst effects: the figure of passengers in transit from the most important... more
IndustryAirbus: Monarch Airlines receives its first A-320 airplane with Sharklets
Toulouse, France - The first UK airline to benefit from them
Monarch Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A-320 equipped with fuel saving wing tip devices, called Sharklets, becoming the first UK carrier to benefit from them. It is a UK-based scheduled... more
AirlinesGermanwings: new Berlin-Bastia link served with A-319 airplane
Milan, Italy - From May 25 to October 12 with a flight on Saturday
Germanwings enriches its own Summer schedule plan and inaugurates Berlin-Tegel/Bastia. The route, within the ambit of links passage put in place by Lufthansa, will start from May 25 to October 12, 2013... more
IndustryAirbus: 100th aircraft delivered in Japan
Toulouse, France - The total number of aircraft delivered to Japanese carriers has risen to 100
With the latest delivery of an A-320 to Jetstar Japan, the total number of Airbus aircraft delivered to Japanese carriers has risen to 100, underscoring the rapidly growing number of single-aisle aircraft... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Warsaw-Modlin Airport to ask compensation for works on the runway
Warsaw, Poland - The hub might be operational for the summer season
Warsaw-Modlin International Airport is demanding compensation from Erbud, a construction company which is a general contractor for the hub, for the costs relative to the closure of the facility since December... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Lufthansa forecasts limited profits for the next two years
Cologne, Germany - "We should not get our expectations too high for 2013"
Lufthansa announced that the operating profit relative to 2013 and 2014 will be limited, because of the costs of the ongoing restructuring process and the negative economic environment. The German carrier... more