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AirlinesCologne: first "Whiskey Tango" aircraft with new Germanwings landed
Cologne, germany - The new fleet will be made by 90 airplanes
The first Airbus A-319 aircraft with the design of the "New Germanwings" landed punctually on December 19, 2012 at Cologne/Bonn Airport. The main element of the new livery is a stylized "W" in mulberry... more
Press releaseAirberlin-Etihad strategies to improve 2012 financial results
Berlin, Germany - The German airline has established the topbonus frequent flyer program as a separate spin-off company; the partnership increases between two parts
airberlin has established on December 18 the topbonus frequent flyer program as a separate spin-off company. Etihad Airways has acquired a majority stake of 70% in the new topbonus Limited (Ltd.),... more
AirlinesAirplanes and alliance. Etihad Airways-airberlin: more than 300,000 passengers transported and over 239 destinations worldwide
Abu Dhabi, Uae - The report in its first 12 months
The year-old alliance between airberlin and Etihad Airways has allowed the carriers to deliver more than 300,000 passengers onto each other’s networks and collectively generate more than €100 million in... more
IndustryF-35 airplane: AETC declares Eglin ready for training
Eglin, Usa - Training is slated to begin Jan. 7
Following an independent evaluation of Eglin's capability to conduct F-35A Lightning II aircraft pilot training, Air Education and Training Command announced on December 17 the 33rd Fighter Wing can do... more
Military aviationRussia inks agreement for a further thirty Su-30SM aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The new multirole fighters will be delivered by 2016
On Wednesday 19 December 2012 the Ministry for Defence of the Russian federation and Irkut inked a contract for procurement of a further thirty Su-30SM aircraft: the Russian Air Force will take deliver... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Irish government opposes to Ryanair's Aer Lingus takeover
Dublin, Ireland - "We don't see any advantages for Ireland", the Transport Minister claims
The Irish government has openly refused to support the Aer Lingus takeover carried out by Ryanair, announcing that it will not sell the 25% stake it currently owns in the legacy airline to the low-cost... more
AirportsAircraft and finance. F2i acquires a 28% stake in Sagat, the management firm of Turin Airport
Turin, Italy - The 35-million-Euro offer was judged congruous
Vito Gamberale's investment fund F2i is the winner of the auction to acquire the 28% stake of Sagat, the management firm of Turin "Sandro Pertini" Airport, which was previously owned by the municipality... more
CargoAircraft and finance. Luxembourg government re-purchases Qatar Airways' stake in Cargolux
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - 35% of the stakes bought back at 117.5 million dollars
On Wednesday 19 December 2012 the government of Luxembourg communicated it re-acquired the stake of the company Cargolux from Qatar Airways, at the same price which was paid by the Middle-Eastern airline... more
Press releaseEC about State aid (unlawful) to SEA Handling for EUR 360 million
Brussels, Belgium - And incompatible with rules about it
The European Commission has concluded that around €360 million of state aid granted between 2002 and 2010 by SEA, the state-owned operator of the Milan-Malpensa and Milan-Linate airports, to its subsidiary S... more
IndustryFincantieri: launch of the "Luigi Dattilo" patrol with landing pad for AB-212 or AW-139 helicopters
Trieste, Italy - The first of two multi-purpose vessels for the Italian Coast Guard will be delivered next spring
The first of two multi-purpose vessels commissioned from Fincantieri by the General Command of the Port Authority Corp for the Italian Coast Guard was launched on December 19 at Castellammare di Stabia... more
AerospaceChina launches Turkish satellite into orbit (VIDEO)
Istanbul, Turkey - Erdogan: "It is a historic moment for our nation"
Between Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 December China has successfully launched into orbit a Turkish satellite: the Gokturk-2 (GK-2) satellite was launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Fastjet inks option agreement to acquire 1time for $0.12
London, United Kingdom - The bankrupt low-cost carrier will not return flying before Christmas, as initially hoped
Following the recent announcement that fastjet was in talks to buy 1time (AVIONEWS), the South Africa low cost airline that went into liquidation last month (AVIONEWS), fastjet, which was created by Sir... more
Civil aviationAircraft and finance. Only major operators will be allowed to bid to operate Rio de Janeiro Airport
Brasilia, Brazil - Only tenderer with an experience of at least 35 million passengers per year will be accepted
35 million passengers per year: this is the minimum requirement which will be requested by the Brazilian government to the companies to make a bid to become the operator of Rio de Janeiro-Galeao International... more
AerospaceLast mission of 2012 for Ariane 5 ready to launch
Kourou, French Guiana - The launch window opens at 6:49 p.m, local time
The seventh and final Ariane 5 mission of 2012 is ready for its December 19 liftoff as the vehicle for this dual-payload Arianespace flight is now in the Spaceport’s launch zone at French Guiana: carrying t... more
SecurityFinal investigation report of the SSJ-100 aircraft crash
Rome, Italy - The document is available in the "Specials" section on the Italian home-page of AVIONEWS
Sukhoi Superjet International announced on December 18 that the Indonesian Transportation Safety Committee issued a press release relevant to the final investigation report of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft... more
AirlinesAlitalia recognized for the quality of dining program on board of airplanes
Rome, Italy - Currently, and for the holiday season, it is offering a menu composed of dishes that reflect the “Best of” the exclusive recipes served onboard Magnifica
Alitalia, once again, has been recognized as the best airline in the world for the quality of its innovative dining program onboard Magnifica Business Class. The prize of "Best Airline Cuisine", has been... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Welsh government wants to nationalize Cardiff Airport
Cardiff, United Kingdom - The management would be contracted out to a private firm
On Tuesday 18 December 2012 the Prime Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones declared that the Welsh government means to buy Cardiff Airport from its current owners, in order to support its development as a major... more
AirlinesAir Europa: novelties for 2013 with new flights to Santo Domingo and Cuba
Milan, Italy - From next April 1st
Air Europa, Spanish airline of the Globalia Corporaciòn Group, is ready with novelties planned for next year and announces new flights to Santo Domingo and Cuba, which will be implemented as of next Spring. The... more
IndustrySeven additional ATR-72/600 airplanes for Avation Plc
Toulouse, France - Valued at over USD 160 million
The world’s regional turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR and Singapore-based lessor Avation PLC announced on December 18 the signature of a new contract for the purchase of 7 additional -72/600s, valued a... more
IndustryPegasus: up to 100 A-320neo Family aircraft
Toulouse, France - It becomes a new Airbus customer and the first Turkish airline to order the model
Pegasus Airlines, the second largest airline in Turkey, has signed for up to 100 A-320neo Family aircraft (58 A-320neo and 17 A-321neo models), of which 75 are firm orders. Pegasus becomes a new Airbus... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Emirates Vp: "Enter a global alliance would be a brake to our development"
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The Emirati carrier in talks with American Airlines about expanding their cooperation
In an interview released on Tuesday 18 December 2012 to the French website "Latribune.fr", Emirates' executive vice-president Thierry Antinori declared that the United Arab Emirates' carrier has no intention... more
OccurrencesElectrical problems on another United's Dreamliner: Boeing and the airline confirm
Chicago, USA - The issue is not in a generator, as previously believed
United Airlines and Boeing have confirmed that a second 787 Dreamliner aircraft experienced electrical problems on last Friday, as well as another 787 of the world's largest airline on Tuesday 4 December... more
IndustryAleniaAermacchi: fuselage of the first C-27J airplane for the RAAF arrived in Turin
Turin, Italy - The Australian order for 10 aircraft was placed last May
The fuselage of the first C-27J airplane for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has arrived at the Alenia Aermacchi Turin plant for final assembly. Manufactured at Alenia Aermacchi’s Capodichino N... more
AerospaceGRAIL mission: NASA's probes impact the moon
Pasadena, USA - Site has been named after America's first woman in space Sally K. Ride
On Monday 17 December 2012 Ebb and Flow, NASA's two twin probes of the GRAIL (Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory) mission, impacted the lunar surface in a site which has been named after the late... more
AirportsNew routes from Trapani for Summer season
Trapani, Italy - They will be operated in April
Ryanair announced on December 18 a marked growth in Trapani for Summer 2013, with seven new routes from/to Bratislava, Goteborg, Kaunas, Lubecca, Manchester, Rzeszow and Warsaw. The airline will increase... more
IndustryAircraft and engines. General Electric prevailed over France's Safran to acquire Avio, sources said
Turin, Italy - The Turin's company was evaluated roughly 4 billion dollars, the announcement could arrive in a few days
According to reliable sources, US' giant General Electric (GE) prevailed, with a 3-billion-Euro offer on France's Safran to acquire Avio from BCV Investment, whose majority stake is owned by UK's private... more
Press releaseAirplanes and safety. Italian ENAV: Linate is the first national airport with satellite system
Rome, Italy - An EGNOS working agreement signed last May
Last May 16th, ESSP President, Dirk Werquin, and ENAV CEO, Massimo Garbini, officially signed an EGNOS Working Agreement as the first step for the implementation of EGNOS-based approach procedures at Italian... more
CuriositiesBritish Airways: over 2,5 million choose London for the Christmas season (VIDEO)
Milan, Italy - Mark Rainbow, a BA crew member, explains the city's attractions
With just one week to go until Christmas, over 2.6 million people have already booked to travel with British Airways airplanes to London over the festive and new-year period. Friday, December 21 is the... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Airberlin sells a 70% stake of its frequent flyer program to Etihad Airways
Berlin, Germany - A 200-million-Euro operation
On Tuesday 18 December 2012 the German company airberlin established the "Topbonus" frequent flyer program as a separate spin-off company, and announced that Etihad Airways has acquired a majority stake... more
Finance and economyAircraft and investment. Manchester Airports group launches tender process for the new "Airport City"
Manchester, United Kingdom - It is a 800-million-Euro project, which will create 11,400 jobs
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) launched a 650-million-pound tender process for the development of "Airport City", a major new commercial location, including offices, hotels, manufacturing centres, retail... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Temporary move of Warsaw Wizz Air flights from Modlin to "Chopin" Airport
Warsaw, Poland - Because of the lack of an Instrument Landing System in the new hub of the Polish capital
The East-European low-cost airline Wizz Air decided to temporarily move its operations in Warsaw from Modlin to "Chopin" Airport because, according to the company, of the airport's failure to deliver on... more
AccidentsSSJ-100 aircraft crash: investigators blamed pilot error
Jakarta, Indonesia - In the incident, which occurred in May, 45 persons died
On Tuesday 18 December 2012 Indonesian authorities blamed human error for the accident which, on May 9, 2012, involved a Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft: the new regional jet of the Russian manufacturer crashed... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. ANA - Aeroportos de Portugal: the highest bid comes from Vinci
Lisbon, Portugal - According to rumours, the French proposal is 3 billion Euro
According to rumours provided by sources in the Portuguese government, the highest bid for the privatization of ANA - Aeroportos de Portugal, the operator of several airports in the European country, arrived... more
IndustryAirbus: maxi order of airplanes from Pegasus?
Toulouse, France - The Turkish company would be ready to acquire up to 75 aircraft, mixing A-320neos and A-321neos
Pegasus Airlines is reportedly close to make a large order of aircraft with Airbus, according to sources familiar with the talks: the Turkish low-cost carrier is said to be ready to take 75 planes on firm... more
IndustryRolls-Royce: contract with Japanese Skymark Airlines for Trent 900 engines on six A-380 aircraft
London, UK - The carrier is a new customer for the industry
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed a $1bn contract, at list prices, from Japan’s Skymark Airlines for Trent 900 engines to power six A-380 aircraft. The Trent 900 order, which f... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert on the South and islands
Rome, Italy - The Civil Defense Department issued a bulletin for adverse conditions
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. The warning indicates rains with downpour and storm aspect on Sicily,... more
Press releaseAlitalia: last MD-80 flight escorted by the "Frecce Tricolori" airplanes
Rome, Italy - Its registration code was I-DATI and it was named "Siracusa"
Alitalia greeted on December 17, 2012 the last flight of the MD-80 airplane with celebrations in the Italian skies. The Alitalia's MD-80, with is registration code I-DATI and named "Siracusa", took... more
IndustryBoeing delivered a B-777/200LR airplane to the Republic of Iraq
Seattle, Usa - The country also has 30 Next-Generation 737s on order
Boeing delivered on Saturday December 15 a 777-200LR aircraft to the Republic of Iraq, marking the beginning of Boeing’s renewed partnership with the country. The airplane touched down at Baghdad I... more
AirlinesSouthwest to introduce "No show" penalty for customers who leave empty seats on the aircraft
Dallas, USA - Penalties for overweight baggage are increasing as well
The US company Southwest Airlines, the largest low-cost airline in the world, announced that starting from next year will apply a "No show" penalty to those customers who do not advise they will not fly,... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Iberia starts negotiation on the restructuring plan
Madrid, Spain - The Group has pledged to keep the maintenance and handling division, under certain conditions
Iberia and the unions CCOO, UGT, Asetma, Sitcpla, USO and CTA-Vuelo, representing ground staff and cabin crews, comprising 93% of the total staff, have agreed to negotiate the terms of the company’s t... more
HelicoptersRussia, France and Great Britain in the race for the new Peruvian Air Force helicopters
Lima, Peru - As confirmed by minister of Defense Pedro Cateriano
The Peruvian Air Force will shortly make an order for 24 new combat helicopters, and is therefore evaluating the options which are currently available in the market, according to the declarations by the... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. LOT cuts too: 600 layoffs coming
Warsaw, Poland - More than one half will be ground workers
LOT Polish Airlines aligns itself with several European carriers (SAS, Iberia, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, to name a few), and gets ready to reduce its workforce in an attempt to improve its short... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. United Airlines find agreement with pilot union
Chicago, Usa - Nearly 10,000 represented by the ALPA
United Airlines announced on December 15 that pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), ratified a new joint labor agreement for all United Airlines pilots. The agreement runs... more
AirportsDubai Airports: first operational trial for Concourse A, the A-380 airplane facility at Terminal 3
Dubai, UAE - With the aim at determining the readiness of staff, systems and processes
Dubai Airports, operator of the world’s fourth busiest hub for international passengers and freight, on Saturday December 15 conducted the first operational trial involving members of the public, to t... more
UAS-DronesRAF to create a new team of pilots for UAV aircraft
London, United Kingdom - They will be called Remotely Piloted Air System Pilots, and will have their own badge
The Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom will create a new class of pilots who will control the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) of the RAF fleet: the Chief of the Air Staff Sir Stephen Dalton announced... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Etihad to buy 5% of Jet Airways by Friday
New Delhi, India - The initial stake will progressively increase to 24%
By Friday 21 December 2012 Etihad Airways could acquire a 5% stake in Jet Airways, the first Indian airline in terms of passengers carried, becoming therefore the first foreign carrier to enter in a company... more
CargoAircraft and courts. Thai Airways fined AUD 7.5 million for over cargo cartel for price fixing
Melbourne, Australia - The company was authorized to pay in installments because of its financial problems
In the context of the inquiry of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on the global air freight cartel created by some airlines for price fixing, the Australian Federal Court fined... more
IndustryMaiden flight of A-350 aircraft in mid-2013 "Not easy, but reachable", Airbus CEO declares
Toulouse, France - "We will deliver 580 airplanes in 2012", Bregier claims
Airbus Chief Executive Officer Fabrice Bregier released an interview to the French newspaper "Les Echos", in which he provided details about the development timetable of the new A-350XWB aircraft, the... more
Fair and shows"Aero 2013": preparations are in high gear for the 21st edition. Helicopters will also be a focus of the show
Friedrichshafen, Germany - The event will take next April (24-27)
Preparations for "AERO" (24 to 27 April 2013) are in high gear, and Project Manager Roland Bosch is confident that the 21st edition of the global show for general aviation in Friedrichshafen will once... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Ryanair to sell 20 of Aer Lingus slots at Heathrow, if takeover is successful
Dublin, Ireland - But, in addition to the European Commission, there is the need to convince the shareholders of the legacy airline
A report published by the Irish newspaper "Independent" on Monday 17 December 2012 claims that, if Ryanair's takeover of Aer Lingus is successful, Michael O'Leary's company will sell 20 out of the 24 slots... more