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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
Airports"Chopin Airport": new discounts for airlines operating in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - Charges are now among the lowest in Central Europe
While consumer prices are rising, airport charges are going down –"Chopin Airport" introduces new discounts for airlines operating in Warsaw, even up to 99%. Charges at the Warsaw airport are now among t... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. 2nd runway at London-Gatwick could be planned before 2019
London, United Kingdom - Opening of the West Sussex County Council
London-Gatwick Airport, which is considered one of the possible solutions to the air transport capacity issues in the United Kingdom, which is in crisis because of the difficulty to expand Heathrow, does... more
AirportsEU project: an intermodal transport platform at the Cluj-Napoca airport in Romania
Brussels, Belgium - One of the main obstacles to the realisation is that the main railway line is 4 km from the air station
The European Union will support with €1 million from the TEN-T Programme a series of studies aimed at creating an intermodal transport platform at the Cluj-Napoca international airport in Romania. The p... more
AirportsGenoa Airport linked with Moscow from next April
Genoa, Italy - The service is operated by Russian S7 during the Summer season
Genoa is a "New Entry" into the Russian S7 network for Summer 2013. S7 will link Genoa with Moscow-Domodedovo airport starting from next April 20, 2013. The connections served by A-320 airplanes with 158... more
HelicoptersA third S-76 helicopter to HeliFlite
New York, Usa - The purchase is the second aircraft acquired in 2012 for the young company
HeliFlite has announced the continued expansion of its fleet with the addition of a third Sikorsky S-76 helicopter. The purchase is the second aircraft acquired in 2012 for the 14-year-old company. A... more
AirlinesKiev Airport suspends services to AeroSvit aircraft due to missed payments
Kiev, Ukraine - Moscow-Sheremetyevo is refusing assistance to the Ukrainian company as well
Kiev-Boryspil International Airport announced the suspension of the services provided to the aircraft of AeroSvit Airlines, because of the non-observation of the financial discipline agreed with the Ukrainian... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. 14 AFRAA airlines ready to renew deal for joint fuel purchase
Nairobi, Kenya - Tender for 1 billion liters of Jet A1
Fourteen carriers which are members of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) launched a tender for a joint purchase of fuel, as confirmed by the association's deputy head of corporate finance and administration,... more
ReportUS troops in Syria to operate Patriot anti-aircraft missiles along the Syrian border (VIDEO)
Ankara, Turkey - Rebels are trying to take control of Taftenaz airbase
27 US troops landed at Gaziantep Airport in Turkey on Friday 4 January 2013: they will operate the batteries of Patriot anti-aircraft missiles which have been deployed along the border with Syria, according... more
HelicoptersNew Italian-Russian helicopter project to start soon, as confirmed by vice-premier Rogozin
Moscow, Russia - "We're getting close to a more serious and tight collaboration with AgustaWestland"
The development phase for the project of a new helicopter, jointly designed by Italy and Russia, will start soon, as announced by Dmitry Rogozin, deputy Prime Minister of the Russian federation. AgustaWestland... more
IndustryBoeing: aircraft (planes and helicopters) deliveries during the 4Q12
Chicago, Usa - And for defense, space and security programs
The Boeing Company announced on January 3 deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the fourth quarter of 2012. Major program deliveries during the fourth quarter, including deliveries... more
Tilt-rotorsRolls-Royce: contract for engines on V-22 tilt-rotor (plane and helicopter) aircraft (VIDEO)
Washington, Usa - Operated by the US Marine Corps and Air Force
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won a $52.2 million contract to support AE 1107C engines for V-22 tilt-rotor (airplane and helicopter) aircraft operated by the US Marine Corps and Air... more
IndustryBoeing aircraft: report 2012 for orders and deliveries
Seattle, Usa - The highlights
Boeing booked 1,203 net commercial airplane orders in 2012, the second-largest number in company history. The company also delivered 601 airplanes, the most since 1999. Boeing's unfilled commercial airplane... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Poland confirms release of state aid to LOT
Warsaw, Poland - But the Prime Minister claims: "If it the company proves unsaveable, we will not risk taxpayers' money"
On Thursday 3 January 2013 the Polish government confirmed it had provided the first tranche of the state aid to LOT Polish Airlines, worth 400 million zloty: the loan was granted on December 20, 2012.... more
Civil aviationDOT fined Copa Airlines and Virgin America Airlines
Washington, Usa - For USD 150,000 and 55,000 respectively
The US Department of Transportation closed 2012 with fines against two airlines for violating federal rules that limit how long an aircraft with passengers aboard may be delayed on the tarmac. DOT fined... more
IndustryAirbus: ten A-350XWB aircraft to CIT
Toulouse, France - The lessor has ordered a total of 253 airplanes
CIT Group Inc has placed a firm order for 10 A-350/900 airplanes. This is the second time CIT has ordered A-350XWBs and brings the lessor’s total backlog for the type to 15. Including this latest a... more
AirlinesAircraft and alliances. Four Chinese airlines form the "Great China Connection"
Taipei, China - The programme will operate on the connections between mainland China and Taiwan
Taiwanese carrier China Airlines and mainland China's companies China Southern, China Eastern and Xiamen Airlines formed an alliance called the "Greater China Connection" on Thursday 3 January 2013. The... more
AirportsEU supports a series of studies for realization of an intermodal platform at Liege's airport
Brussels, Belgium - With over €1 million from the TEN-T Programme
The European Union will support with over €1 million from the TEN-T Programme a series of studies that will lead to the realisation of an intermodal platform at Liège’s airport in Belgium in order to s... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines: first international route (LA-Tokyo) served by B-787 Dreamliner aircraft
Los Angeles, Usa - The service previously operated with a B-777 plane
United Airlines (UA) will introduce daily no-stop 787 Dreamliner service between its hub at Los Angeles International Airport and its hub at Tokyo-Narita International Airport beginning Thursday, Jan.... more
Civil aviationNigerian government means to purchase 30 aircraft to support local companies
Benin, Nigeria - "The whole idea is to make the business cheaper and easier to operate"
During an inspection of the reconstruction works of Benin Airport Yakubu Dati, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)’s General Manager, Corporate Communications, declared that the government of t... more
SecurityAircraft and transport. A global round-up for safety in 2012
Rome, Italy - Less incidents compared with 2011 for scheduled flights
According to the Safety Review released by the website "Air-Accidents.com", 2012 was a positive year from the point of view of safety for scheduled flights: less aircraft were involved in fatal accidents... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. 2012 rankings: United, Atlanta Airport and Star Alliance at the top
Rome, Italy - Southwest still dominating among the low-cost carriers
US-based Innovata, a company specialized in travel-related content management released the results of a research (then reported by the "Centre for Pacific Aviation") which provides some interesting cues... more
PeopleNBAA expresses satisfaction for Huerta confirmation in FAA
Washington, Usa - As next Administrator for five years
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) on January 2 enthusiastically congratulated Michael Huerta on being confirmed as the next Administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).... more
CuriositiesNo pilots available, Air India aircraft remains grounded
Mumbai, India - The airline is facing a shortage of cockpit crew
The 260 passengers which were supposed to fly on an Air India Singapore-bound aircraft from Mumbai, Flight AI342, were stranded, since the airline cancelled the flight due to a lack of cockpit crew. The... more
OccurrencesLanding problems for an F-16 aircraft of the Israel Air Force, pilots ejected
Ramat, Israel - An investigation was started: the most probable cause is the collapse of the landing gear
A pilot of an Israel Air Force (IAF) F-16D fighter aircraft together with his navigator were forced to eject as the plane was trying to land at the Ramat David base on January 3rd, 2013. An investigation... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Iberia unions ask growth strategy to back restructuring plan
Madrid, Spain - "We're not very optimistic going into the talks"
The first talks of 2013 between the management of Iberia and the unions which represent the workers of the most important Spanish airline started today, January 2nd. Of course, the centre of the debate... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Saudi Arabia: new government bonds for construction works at airports
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - It is the second sukuk issue for this purpose
During an interview released to the TV channel "Al Arabiya", the Minister of Finance of Saudi Arabia, Ebrahim Al Assaf, claimed that during 2013 the government of the Middle-Eastern country will issue... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. US Senate confirms Michael Huerta as FAA boss
Washington, USA - Unanimous positive reactions fro the industry associations
The US Senate confirmed Michael Huerta as acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): President Barack Obama appointed him in March, but the confirmation of the Senate was needed... more
IndustryOrder for six Boeing 777 by China Airlines
Seattle, Usa - The first models to join the airline's fleet
Boeing and China Airlines have announced an order for six 777/300ERs (Extended Range) airplanes. The order is valued at approximately $2 billion at list prices. The new airplanes will become the first... more
IndustryBoeing: order for 60 MAX airplanes by ACG
Seattle, Usa - Worth USD 6 billion at current list prices
Boeing announced on January 2 an order by Aviation Capital Group (ACG) for 60 B-737 MAX airplanes. ACG's order, consisting of 50 B-737 MAX 8s and 10 B-737 MAX 9s, was finalized in December 2012. The... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi (Finmeccanica Group) signed contract for logistics support for Israeli M-346 fleet aircraft
Rome, Italy - With Elbit Systems for USD 140 million
Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, was awarded a $140 million contract from Elbit Systems, Ltd. for its share of logistics support (CLS) services for the 30 Alenia Aermacchi M-346I advanced trainer... more
Finance and economyOnex Corp acquires 50% of the world's third largest manager of commercial jet aircraft
Toronto, Canada - The Canadian firm also purchases shares for 25 million dollars in Fly Leasing Limited
Onex Corporation completed the acquisition of a 50% interest in BBAM, the world’s third largest manager of commercial jet aircraft, for 165 million dollars. Onex and BBAM’s management team also com... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. New partners for Jet Airways and SpiceJet
Mumbai, India - Etihad expected to take a decision by this week
Two talks for the entrance into Indian airlines by foreign carrier could have entered into the home stretch, after a few months ago the government of the Asian country allowed foreign carriers to pick... more
AirportsDubai International Airport: the world first A-380 airplane concourse opened on January 2
Dubai, UAE - Concourse A at Terminal 3
Dubai Airports has announced the phased opening of Concourse A, the world’s first A-380 airplane facility at Dubai International’s Terminal 3, with four of its 20 contact gates being brought into operation on... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. European Commission to take a decision about state aid for Estonian Air within two months
Tallinn, Estonia - The carrier may need between 50 and 70 million Euro
The European Commission has until February 22 to come to a decision about the possible state aid for Estonian Air: Erkki Raasuke, chairman of the airline’s supervisory board, claimed that the company m... more
CargoUPS: launch of a new express air freight service for heavyweight urgent shipments
Atlanta, Usa - With over 70 kg (150 lbs)
UPS announced on January 2 a new express air freight service, UPS Worldwide Express FreightSM, for urgent, time-sensitive and high-value international heavyweight shipments. This new service is an extension... more
IndustryAirbus Military has begun flight-testing on the C-295 aircraft with winglets
Seville, Spain - Data from the first flight is being analysed and will be added to those of the future flights
Airbus Military has begun flight-testing a modification to add winglets to the C-295 medium transport and surveillance aircraft –one of a series of product developments underway on the market-leading t... more
HelicoptersSouth Korean Navy chooses Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters (VIDEO)
Seoul, South Korea - They were selected over AgustaWestland's AW-195s in terms of loading capacity and power output
The South Korean Navy will purchase eight Sikorsky MH-60R helicopters, according some reports from several media of the Asian country: "After completing test evaluations in September, we've conducted... more
SecurityFAA requires inspections of 109 Boeing 737 aircraft
Washington, USA - The overall cost will be more than 5 million dollars
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered additional inspections on some Boeing 737 airplanes registered in the United States, in the context of the checks performed after a hole tore opened in an aircraft... more
Military aviationJapan: Ministry of Defence requests funding for evaluation of Osprey airplane-helicopter hybrid
Tokyo, Japan - Cost will be the most important aspect
According to the Japanese press agency "Kyodo News Service", the Ministry of Defence of the Asian country included in its budget submission for 2013 a request for funding a feasibility study regarding... more
HelicoptersMBA appointed distributor for the AW-169 helicopter in Japan
Cascina Costa, Italy - The distributorship agreement includes a commitment for the sale of twenty aircraft
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has announced that Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA) has been appointed official distributor for the all new AW-169 helicopter in Japan. The distributorship agreement,... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy New Year to everyone
Rome, Italy - The Agency will open again next January 2, 2013
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, readers and fans of Facebook that it will be closed next Monday December 31, for a short break of the year-end. The agency will regularly open next January... more
Press releaseAlitalia-Italian State Railways agreement: "Nothing of this kind is under consideration"
Rome, Italy - The airline denies the continuous rumors on the press
"Alitalia must deny in an absolute manner an hypothesis of agreement between Alitalia and Ferrovie dello Stato (Italian State Railways). Nothing of this kind is under way". The airline not generally denies... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for strong winds and tidal waves on South
Rome, Italy - Mainly on Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria and Sicily
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued today a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice indicates strong winds and gale from northern side on... more
AirlinesAllegiant Air renounces to the purchase of the Cebu's A-319 aircraft
Las Vegas, USA - In 2013 the company expects total CAPEX to be between 170 and 180 million dollars
On Friday 28 December 2012 Allegiant Air officially renounced to the purchase of ten Airbus A-319 aircraft from Cebu Pacific Air, as a result of the parties' failure to satisfy certain conditions to proceeding... more
IndustryBombardier Aerospace: order for airplanes from an undisclosed customer
Montreal, Canada - For a total of six Learjet 75 business jets
Bombardier Aerospace announced on December 27 that it has received orders for a total of six Learjet 75 business jets from an undisclosed customer. The transaction is valued at approximately $81 million... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Birmingham Airport could be named after rock-star Ozzy Osbourne
Birmingham, United Kingdom - "It’s an interesting idea, we will see what people thinks about that"
"We are now landing at Birmingham 'Ozzy Osbourne' Airport": this is the announcement which could possibly be heard on board of the aircraft bound for the second largest city in the United Kingdom. The... more
IndustryBoeing received an order for two more C-40A aircraft
St Louis, Usa - From US Navy
Boeing has received a $145 million order from the US Navy for two additional C-40A Clipper transport aircraft, increasing the service's ability to move military personnel and cargo around the world. The... more