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Weather forecastsNASA ready to start climate change analysis thanks to a UAV aircraft
Washington, USA - Six flights are planned between January and March
NASA, the American space agency, is ready to start flights with its UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) aircraft, which will fly as high as 65,000 feet over the tropical Pacific Ocean to probe unexplored regions... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Qatar Airways CEO confirms interest in the privatization of Czech Airlines
Doha, Qatar - "We are getting data from the banks, but we have not engaged in talks"
Akbar al-Baker, chief executive officer of Qatar Airways, officially confirmed the interest of the Middle-Eastern carrier into the privatization of Czech Airlines (CSA), the company owned by the government... more
AirlinesWizz Air transported 12 million passengers in 2012
Rome, Italy - A growth of 12%, over 250 routes, 29 countries
Wizz Air announced that it carried over 12 million passengers in 2012 which represents a year on year growth of 12%. During 2012 it grew its network from 203 to over 250 routes and extended operations... more
AirlinesNine new aircraft in 2013 for Korean Air
Seoul, South Korea - Two new Airbus A-380 will join the fleet of the carrier
Korean Air, one of the main Asian airlines and among the most important globally in terms of passengers carried, will add nine new aircraft to its fleet during 2013. Among the most important deliveries... more
AirlinesVueling: passengers, load factor, traffic in December 2012
Barcelona, Spain - Growth in 2013
Vueling Airlines carried 967,456 passengers in December 2012. This represents a 14.3% increase compared to December 2011. The company reached a load factor of 74%. For the year 2012, the airline carried... more
AccidentsMissing aircraft in Los Roques: searches are going on, also towards Curacao and Bonaire (VIDEO)
Caracas, Venezuela - "We will work until the searches will be suspended, but every day the hope diminishes", the Italian ambassador in Venezuela claims
The searches of the missing Britten Norman Islander aircraft which vanished on Friday 4 January 2013 while it was flying from Los Roques to Caracas (Venezuela) with four Italian tourists (including Vittorio... more
DefenseAircraft and finance. Sale of London-Stansted Airport: who gets in, who goes out
London, United Kingdom - The deadline to submit the bids is January 14
The race for the acquisition of London-Stansted Airport triggered just when it is close to the finish line, which is represented by the deadline to submit the bids, that is to say January 14, 2013. The... more
Airports"Marconi" Airport in Bologna: nearly six million passengers in 2012
Bologna, Italy - Despite economic crisis and natural events (snowfalls, earthquake)
The economic crisis, with marked effects on some airlines (that mainly reduced routes and flights mainly in the last part of the year), together with heavy snowfalls in last February and earthquake in... more
AirlinesAir Canada reports 2012 figures
Rome, Italy - Load factors increasing
For the month of December 2012, Air Canada reported a record system load factor of 82.1 per cent, versus 81.0 per cent in December 2011, an increase of 1.1 percentage points. System traffic increased... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Norwegian unions oppose to Ryanair entrance into the domestic market
Oslo, Norway - "They do not allow for collective bargaining"
On Wednesday 9 January 2013 the Norwegian unions which represent the workers of the air transport sector expressed their negative opinion about the entrance of Ryanair into the domestic market of the country,... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Vienna Airport: Check-in 1 terminal reopens
Vienna, Austria - Modification in the allocation of the companies in the hub
The Terminal Check-In 1 of Vienna-Schwechat Airport was reopened on Wednesday 9 January 2013, after the conclusion of the refurbishment works in the facility. The revitalisation of the building included... more
IndustryAirbus: order for ten airplanes to MEA
Toulouse, France - Five A-321neo and five A-320neo
Middle East Airlines-Air Liban (MEA), the flag carrier of Lebanon, has signed a firm contract for ten A-320neo Family aircraft (five A-321neo and five A-320neo aircraft). This follows the signing of a... more
Military aviationJapan increases its budget for airplanes, helicopters and missiles
Tokyo, Japan - Probable purchase of MV-22 Osprey, SH-60K and intermediate-range missile systems
Japan is planning to increase its expenses for the purchase and the modernization of aircraft, helicopters and missiles by 2.1 billion dollars over the next fiscal year, because of the growth of Chinese... more
OccurrencesAnother fuel leak problem for a JAL Dreamliner aircraft in Boston
Boston, USA - The Japanese company communicates it has no plans to change its orders for the model
Another problem occurred for a Japan Airlines (JAL) Dreamliner aircraft in Boston: on Tuesday 8 January 2013 a Tokyo-bound 787 was taxiing when the "Logan" Airport staff noticed it was spilling fuel. The... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France helicopters, model AS-350BA (2012-26-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the emergency container assembly because of age and subsequent damage to the helicopter and injury to the occupants after an emergency water landing
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 4 (Monday, January 7, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 857-858] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No:... more
SecurityAircraft and transport. Finnair is the world's safest airline, according to JACDAC
Hamburg, Germany - Air New Zealand ranks 2nd, Cathay Pacific takes the third place
Hamburg-based JACDAC, Jet Airliner Crash Data Evaluation Centre, released the results of its analysis regarding the world's safest airlines, claiming that, from this point of view, Finland's Finnair is... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Air India close to join Star Alliance
New Delhi, India - As confirmed by source of the Ministry for Aviation, reported by local media
Air India, the company owned by the government of New Delhi, could be close to join Star Alliance, according to the declarations of an official of the Ministry for Civil Aviation reported by "Press Trust... more
AccidentsMissing aircraft in Los Roques, "I have seen it nosediving", a witness claims
Caracas, Venezuela - The number of the rescuers grows
The searches of the Britten Norman Islander aircraft which vanished on Friday 4 January 2013 in Venezuela while ti was flying between Los Roques and Caracas, with four Italian tourists (including Vittorio... more
Civil aviationTransport and aircraft: IATA reports traffic results for November 2012
Geneva, Switzerland - An improvement in both passenger and air freight demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released traffic results for November 2012 which showed an improvement in both passenger and air freight demand. Air travel was 4.6% higher compared to... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines: operational results reported in December 2012
Chicago, Usa - Traffic decreased 4%, capacity -5.4%; load factor +1.2%
United Continental Holdings, Inc. reported December 2012 combined operational results for its airline units. UAL's consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) in December 2012 decreased 4.0 percent... more
IndustryFincantieri delivers two naval vessels for the UAE Navy
Trieste, Italy - A corvette, launched in February 2011 and a patrol launched in January 2012
The delivery ceremony of two vessels for the United Arab Emirates Navy was held on January 8, 2013 at the Fincantieri shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia). These were an "Abu Dhabi Class" corvette, launched... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia takeover: Air France-KLM agreement?
Rome, Italy - A French newspaper reports the possible deal
Etihad could buy some of Alitalia's minority shares after January 12, the expiration date of the lock-up which prevents the current shareholders to sell, in the context of an agreement with Air France-KLM,... more
IndustryFirst ATR-72/600 airplane delivered to the Austrian carrier InterSky
Friedrichshafen, Germany - The second aircraft is scheduled for delivery in March this year
The Austrian carrier InterSky took delivery today on January 8, 2013 of their first ATR-72/600 aircraft ordered in 2012. This is also the first ATR aircraft that will fly in the livery of an Austrian airline. The... more
AirlinesBrussels Airlines expands its destination offer in Africa
Brussels, Belgium - The frequency increases are gradually introduced as from February
Thanks to a new bilateral aviation agreement between Belgium and the Republic of Senegal, Brussels Airlines will be able to connect Brussels daily to Dakar instead of 4 times a week. Brussels Airlines... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Estonian Air CEO: "I am happy for the collective agreement, but the situation is still very tough"
Tallinn, Estonia - The company waits for the decision of the European Commission about state aid
Estonian Air managed to reach a last-minute agreement with the union which represent the pilot of the most important airline of the East-European country: this is an important result for the survival of... more
AirlinesIAG (International Airlines Group): traffic figures in December 2012
London, UK - Strategic developments
IAG (International Airlines Group, Iberia and British Airways) announced on January 7, the following figures reported in December. - In December 2012, Group traffic measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometres... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Berlin Mayor resigns as chairman of the airport's board
Berlin, Germany - No hypotheses for the new opening date have been advanced yet
The Mayor of Berlin Klaus Wovereit resigned as chairman of the supervisory board of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH, the management firm of Berlin-Brandenburg "Willy Brandt" Airport, after the official... more
AirportsAci Europe: airport traffic report for November in recession for second month running
Brussels, Belgium - The December & Full Year Traffic Report 2012 will be released in early February
Following last month’s announcement of EU airport traffic falling into recession, the latest traffic figures for Europe’s airports reveal flat growth for overall European passenger traffic, with continued bad... more
Civil aviationFAA: civil penalties to Trans States Airlines and Pinnacle Airlines
Kansas City, Usa - For USD 633,000 and 275,000 respectively
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing two civil penalties totaling $633,000 against Trans States Airlines, Inc., of Bridgeton, Mo., for allegedly operating two Embraer 145 regional jets... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Virgin Atlantic: surprise choice for the new CEO
London, United Kingdom - Craig Kreeger, former American Airlines executive, will guide the British carrier
There is not the official press bulletin yet, but however it is confirmed that on Tuesday 8 January 2013 Virgin Atlantic will communicate that Craig Kreeger will be the new chief executive officer of the... more
Fair and shows"Routes" a great success in 2012 in seven events organised around the globe
London, UK - A further growth in 2013 and 2014
Last year was a record year for "Routes" with more delegates than ever before attending its "World and Regional Route Development Forums", despite the challenging macro-economic climate and considerable... more
AccidentsMissing aircraft in Los Roques: investigators rule out the hijacking
Caracas, Venezuela - Searches will continue for another 8 days, at least
Brigade General Lorllys Ramos Acevedo, chief of the Venezuelan authority for air crashes investigation (Junta Investigadora de Accidentes de Aviación Civil) declared to the Italian radio channel "GR1"... more
IndustryAirbus Military: A-330MRTT airplane to the Indian Air Force (IAF)
Seville, Spain - India is the fifth Nation following Australia, Saudi Arabia, UAE and UK
Airbus Military confirms that it has been selected by the Government of India as the preferred bidder to supply its A-330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport to the Indian Air Force (IAF). The decision... more
OccurrencesFire on a JAL 787 Dreamliner aircraft in Boston, FAA investigates the incident
Boston, USA - New problem for the state-of-the-art Boeing airplane
New troubles for a 787 Dreamliner: on Monday 7 January 2013 a mechanic spotted some fire on a Japan Airlines (JAL) aircraft which had just arrived to Boston from Tokyo, caused by a little fire in one of... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Key agreement reached for American Airlines-US Airways merger
Tempe, USA - The carriers defined a framework with the Allied Pilots Association and US Airline Pilots Association
American Airlines and US Airways are close to an agreement which would create the world's largest carrier in terms of passenger traffic. The two companies reached an agreement with the Allied Pilots... more
AirlinesUkraine International Airlines expands in Europe and Asia
Rome, Italy - New destinations from Milan-Malpensa and Rome-Fiumicino
2013 will be a year rich of new things for Ukraine International Airlines (UIA). The network of the most important Ukrainian company, which is represented in Italy by GSA & ITR group, will expand over... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. London-Luton: public consultation gives the go ahead to expanding the airport
London, United Kingdom - New noise initiatives introduced
On Monday 7 January 2013 London-Luton Airport Operations Ltd (LLAOL), the management firm of London's fourth busiest airport, announced the findings of the public consultation on its masterplan to develop... more
Press releaseMissing aircraft: Italian Air safety Board in touch with Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Venezuelan authorities
Rome, Italy - JIAA waiting for the results of the SAR operations
With reference to the incident which occurred in Venezuela to the BN2 aircraft, registration code YV-2615, which took off from Los Roques bound for Maiquetia with four Italian passengers and two crew members... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Hundreds of Ukrainian citizens stranded abroad because of the cancellation of AeroSvit flights
Kiev, Ukraine - 196 passengers marooned in Ho Chi Minh
The financial difficulties which are being experienced by AeroSvit are causing tough problems to many Ukrainian citizens which were expected to fly with the east-European company, who in these days are... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia ready to say "Oui" to Air France?
Rome, Italy - According to rumours, the French company is ready to buy and the Italian shareholders are available to sell
According to rumours reported by the Italian newspaper "Il Messaggero", Air France is ready to close the purchase of Alitalia stakes starting from January 12, 2013, which is the expiration date of the... more
AirlinesSAS accuses Ryanair of "Underweight" aircraft fee scam
Stockholm, Sweden - "They circumvent the rules, leaving us to pay the bill"
According to a report published on Monday 7 January 2013 by the Danish financial newspaper "Berlingske Business", Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) filed a complaint to the Scandinavian civil aviation authorities... more
Press releaseNew CEO at airberlin: it is Wolfgang Prock-Schauer
Berlin, Germany - He replaces Hartmut Mehdorn
As of 7th January 2013, Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, 56, will take over the post of Chief Executive Officer of Air Berlin PLC from Hartmut Mehdorn, who has been in the position on a transitional basis since... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Important changes in airberlin's top management
Berlin, Germany - Prock-Schauer replaces Mehdorn as CEO
Important changes took place in airberlin's top management: As of 7th January 2013, Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, 56, will take over the post of chief executive officer of Air Berlin PLC from Hartmut Mehdorn,... more
Weather forecastsMissing aircraft in Los Roques: problems for the searches due to worsening weather conditions
Los Roques, Venezuela - Downpours and strong wind in the area of the possible ditching
Wave conditions are getting worse in the sea area between the archipelago of Los Roques and the Venezuelan shore, the zone in which the aircraft which vanished with four Italians on board, among which... more
SecurityLos Roques, missing aircraft search: baffles about the vehicles utilized by Venezuelan authorities
Los Roques, Venezuela - The Diamond DA-42 is not adequate for SAR operations
The Organization for Sea Search and Security of Venezuela ((Organisacion nacional de salvamento y seguridad de los espacios acuaticos de Venezuela), in one of its latest bulletins reported that its DA-42... more
Latest newsMissing Britten-Norman Islander aircraft in Venezuela: searches are still inconclusive
Maiquetia, Venezuela - ONSA keeps on providing information
The searches of the missing Britten-Norman Islander aircraft, registration code YV-2615, which vanished at roughly 12:30 pm Venezuelan time between Los Roques and Caracas-Maiquetia "Simon Bolivar" Airport... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. New Berlin Airport opening delayed to 2014
Berlin, Germany - As reported by several local media
After the latest news it is probably justified to have serious doubts about the opening of the new Berlin-Brandenburg Airport, since the inauguration, even if not yet officially, will not take place on... more
SecurityLos Roques missing aircraft: the mystery of the copilot
Los Roques, Venezuela - Did Missoni Sr know the pilots of the airplane?
The Venezuelan authorities which are carrying out the searches of the missing Britten-Norman Islander aircraft, registration code YV-2615, which vanished while flying between Los Roques and Caracas "Simon... more
Latest newsAircraft disappears between Caracas and Los Roques. The son of Missoni and his wife were on board
Caracas, Venezuela - Searches suspended overnight due to the darkness
A small Britten Norman BN-2A-27 "Islander" airplane, registration code YV2615 disappeared on January 4, 2013 at around 12:00 am local time, while it was flying the strait between Los Roques islands and... more
AirlinesAircraft fleet reduction in view for LOT Polish Airlines
Warsaw, Poland - As announced by the Minister of Treasury
The restructuring of LOT Polish Airlines, the most important Polish carrier, will also pass through a reduction of the number of aircraft in the fleet, as announced by Minister of Treasury Mikolaj Budzanowski... more