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AirlinesAirAsia is no longer interested in Bombardier's CSeries aircraft
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The main issue is represented by the limited number of seats
In an interview released to "Aviation Week", AirAsia group chief executive officer Tony Fernandes declared that the airline stopped the evaluation of Bombardier's CSeries aircraft for the renewal of the... more
Civil aviationItalian CUB union: a 24 hour strike with airplanes grounded next Friday November 30, 2012
Rome, Italy - Protest in Fiumicino
Italian CUB Trasporti union (Confederazione unitaria di base) announced a 24-hour strike with airplanes grounded on next Friday, November 30, 2012. The ensured shifts between 7-10am and 6-9pm are not... more
AirlinesA-380s are not enough for Emirates: they want larger aircraft
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - "It is the only way to fill your need"
The Airbus A-380 is the largest passenger aircraft in the world, with a capacity up to 525 seats in a three-class configuration, but for Emirates it could be too little, according to the declarations released... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. A portrait of the possible buyers of London-Stansted Airport
London, United Kingdom - Malaysia Airports Holding is the latest firm to enter the race
The race for the acquisition of London-Stansted Airport is lighting up, with new companies entering the competition. The British hub, which is the busiest European hub with mainly a low-cost traffic, is... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Right to compensation in case of flight cancellation: rules for each State determined
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - According to the European Justice Court's judgement
EU law affords air passengers a right to compensation according to the distance and destination of their cancelled flight, unless the cancellation is caused by extraordinary circumstances, that is circumstances... more
Military aviationFirst takeoff and landing test on the Chinese aircraft carrier successfully performed (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - The images provided by Beijing's Ministry of Defense show a J-15 taking off from the Liaoning
The Chinese Ministry of Defence has released the images of the first takeoff and landing test of an airplane on the Liaoning, the first aircraft carrier of beijing's Navy: in the pictures it is possible... more
AerospaceESA Ministerial Council 2012: AVIONEWS interviews Italian Education Minister and ASI president Saggese (VIDEO)
Naples, Italy - "The proceedings were quite difficult, but the results have been really satisfying"
The European Space Agency (ESA) has just concluded a successful two-day Council meeting at ministerial level in Naples, Italy. The event, held at the Mostra d'Oltremare meeting centre, was attended by... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Protests for the construction of Grand Ouest Airport: violent clashes between police and protesters
Notre-Dame-Des-Lande, France - Interior minister: "We will do all we can to ensure the construction can start"
Violent clashes occurred on Friday 23 November 2012 at Notre-Dame-Des-Landes, the French village where the new Grand Ouest Airport will be located: the police fired tear gas to scatter the protesters who... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Philippines ignore IATA suggestion: public-private partnerships for airports
Manila, Philippines - Transportation Secretary urges private sector to be more "Active and creative"
On Friday 23 November 2012 the Filipino Transportation Secretary Emilio Abaya, speaking at a forum sponsored by the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines, declared that the government led... more
IndustryAirbus: the first A-319 airplane assembled at the FALC delivered to Chinese Tibet Airlines
Blagnac, France - The airline received its first model in July 2011 in Hamburg, Germany
China’s Tibet Airlines has taken delivery of its first A-319 airplane assembled at the Airbus Tianjin Final Assembly Line (FALC). The A-319 delivered on November 23 is the fifth A-319 to join the all A... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. SESAR JU: the 2nd SWIM Demonstration day
Brussels, Belgium - Major progress has been made with SESAR’s System Wide Information Management
Major progress has been made with SESAR’s System Wide Information Management (SWIM), the intranet of the future Air Traffic Management System. At the 2nd SWIM Demonstration day, on 15 November 2012, a... more
AirlinesSAS: new routes for next year
Stockholm, Sweden - The carrier will increase the frequency of current flights on domestic and European destinations
SAS, Scandinavia's airline, will launch 45 new routes in 2013. This means that SAS will offer direct flights to exciting new destinations from all of the main airports and a number of regional airports... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Iberia is in crisis on the Latin America routes
Madrid, Spain - "We cannot defend the market share we have", the airline CEO declared
In a radio interview released on Friday 23 November 2012Iberia chief executive officer Rafael Sanchez Lozano declared that the most important Spanish company, also because of the deep crisis it is experiencing,... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Danish pilots give their "Go ahead" to SAS restructuring plan
Stockholm, Sweden - Now it is needed the approval of Norway, Sweden and Denmark
An important step forward in the crisis of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has been made: the Danish Pilot Union has now completed the ballot amongst its members about the restructuring plan, and informed... more
IndustryNew certification delays for COMAC's ARJ-21 aircraft
Beijing, China - The problems could negatively affect the C-919 programme
Luo Ronghuai, vice-president of Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, has declared that the delivery programme of the ARJ-21 regional aircraft will experience further delays, for "One or two years",... more
Press releaseJCEU. Aircraft and transport: airlines must refund the loss of belongings contain in baggage checked in under third party
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Significant ruling of the Spanish judge for a controversy between passenger-Iberia
The Montreal Convention provides that an air carrier must pay compensation to each passenger, limited to 1000 Special Drawing Rights (‘SDRs’) per passenger, in the event of the loss of his baggage dur... more
AirportsFirst aircraft lands at world's highest airport
Daocheng, China - The facility in Daocheng will start its operations in May 2013
On Friday 23 November 2012 the first flight operated at Daocheng Yading Airport landed in the Chinese hub, which represent the highest civil airport in the world: the aircraft, an Air China Airbus A-319,... more
AccidentsTwo aircraft of the Venezuelan Air Force collide during a parade rehearsal: one casualty
Palo Negro, Venezuela - The pilot managed to steer his aircraft in an unpopulated area
On Thursday 22 November 2012 two military aircraft collided near the Palo Negro air base, in the north central state of Aragua (Venezuela), during the rehearsal of the parade organized to celebrate the... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. ACI Europe: high importance of SESAR in the EU budget decision
Brussels, Belgium - During the EU summit today and tomorrow
Today and tomorrow (November 22 and 23) during the EU summit, Member States will negotiate about the EU budget for 2014-2020. These discussions will include a decision on the Connecting Europe Facility,... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Spanish unions want to cancel British Airways-Iberia merger
Madrid, Spain - "It was supposed to bring benefits for workers of both airlines"
The Spanish unions could call a strike for Iberia employees, in a bid to cancel IAG (International Airlines Group), the holding formed in January 2011 by the merger of Madrid's airline with British Airways. The... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Shareholders' pact allows Ferrovial to diminish its stake in Heathrow Airport
London, United Kingdom - The Spanish group could cut its shares down to 25%
Ferrovial signed a new shareholders' pact in Heathrow Airport Holdings (the company formerly known as BAA) which will allow the Spanish group to diminish its stake in the management firm of the busiest... more
Military aviationThe Russian Air Force enters the Su-30SM aircraft (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - The first two new fighters were handed today, November 22, 2012
The Russian Air Force officially entered the Su-30Sm aircraft age, with the delivery of the first two Sukhoi-made fighters which took place today, Thursday 22 November 2012. The agreement inked between... more
AirlinesSIA signed agreements with six tourism organisations in Australia
Milan, Italy - Services between Singapore and Adelaide were increased to 10 flights per week from seven
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed agreements with six tourism organisations in Australia in line with the Airline’s ongoing efforts to promote tourism to the country. The agreements are for a period o... more
IndustryThe Indonesian Type Certificate for the SSJ-100 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Allowing its export to Indonesia and operation by local airlines without restrictions
On November 22, 2012 Indonesian General Directorate of Civil Aviation validated the Type Certificate for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft (RRJ-95B). This validation confirms compliance of the SSJ-100... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Sesar JU: MoC signed with the CAAS of Singapore
Montreal, Canada - The Memorandum follows the Letter of Intent of last February 13, 2012
Single European Sky ATM Research Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Tuesday 20 November, at the Office of the Permanent... more
AirlinesRyanair cuts routes, aircraft and frequencies at Budapest Airport
Budapest, Hungary - The downsizing will cause the loss of up to 800 on-site jobs
On Thursday 22 November 2012 the Irish low-cost company Ryanair announced a heavy downsizing of its presence at Budapest, starting from January 10, 2013, with a 40% cut of its capacity as a consequence... more
AirlinesFastjet aircraft ready for takeoff: 8000 tickets have been already sold
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - The company took delivery of the first out of its three Airbus A-319s
On Thursday 22 November 2012 fastjet announced it took delivery of the first Airbus A-319 out of the the three which will form the backbone of its initial fleet at its base in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,... more
IndustryATR: EASA certification for the training center in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - For pilots flying the -600 series aircraft
ATR's newest flight training center in Singapore is now officially approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and is ready to start training courses shortly. The center will provide a high... more
AirlinesTrains and airports cause delays? KLM ceo wants them to pay for that
Amsterdam, Netherlands - According to Hartman the cost of train-related delays runs into millions of Euro
Now it is official: the relationships between airlines and train operators are at their all-time minimum level. The struggle between Alitalia and Trenitalia, from the controversy about the weight of train... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: orders with AgustaWestland for seven AW-139 helicopters plus indents for Ansaldo Energia
Rome, Italy - Worth a total of about EUR 130 million
Finmeccanica has been awarded new contracts worth a total of about EUR 130 million through its companies AgustaWestland and Ansaldo Energia. In particular, AgustaWestland, the Finmeccanica helicopter... more
SecurityUnited Airlines judged "Not guilty" for September 11's aircraft hijacking
New York, USA - The company could not have foreseen the events which led to the WTC7 collapse
US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein has judged United Airlines not guilty of the collapse of the World Trade Center 7, which occurred on September 11, 2001 following to the hijacking of four aircraft performed... more
IndustryFirst F-35B aircraft operational squadron: Rolls-Royce congratulates to US Marine Corps
London, UK - At MCAS Yuma in Arizona
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, on November 21 offered congratulations to the United States Marine Corps for the stand-up and dedication of its first operational squadron of F-35B Lightning... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Germany and Switzerland seek compromise for Zurich Airport
Berlin, Germany - Bern wants 110,000 flights in German airspace. Berlin minister for Transport: "A foolishness"
The age-old controversy between Germany and Switzerland relative to Zurich Airport seems to be destined to have no end: the ratification of the agreement reached by thew two countries on the topic, developed... more
AirportsGenoa Airport: Turkish Airlines increases its connections
Genoa, Italy - Daily flights starting from June
From five flights a week to one flight a day, every day of the week: this is the main change announced today, November 21, 2012, by Turkish Airlines, during a meeting between the airline and Genoa's firms,... more
Military aviationCombat trainer aircraft: Russia Air Force starts to take delivery of second Yak-130 lot (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Three airplanes are already at Borisoglebsk Air Base
The Russian manufacturer JSC IRKUT Corporation, (a part of JSC United Aircraft Corporation) handed over three Yak-130 combat trainers of the second batch to the Russian Air Force. On November 20, pilots... more
Military aviationThree F-35B airplanes delivered to the US Marine Corps
Fort Worth, Usa - During official welcoming ceremonies at Yuma
Three Lockheed Martin F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft were officially delivered to the US Marine Corps during ceremonies at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., on November 20. The... more
Industry"Firm Concept" for the B-787 MAX aircraft
Washington, Usa - A major milestone in the airplane development completed
Boeing has finished defining in broad terms its newest single-aisle airplane, the 737 MAX, recently completing a major milestone in development known as 'Firm Concept'. Fuel-use reduction changes include... more
AirlinesThree millionth passenger transported by Ural Airlines
Rome, Italy - The first anniversary was awarded in October 2007, the second in 2011
A festive awarding ceremony for Ural Airlines' third millionth passenger was conducted at Cologne/Bonn Airport. For the first time in its history, the airline has carried more than 3 million passengers.... more
IndustryThree new weight variants for the Airbus A-380 aircraft
Toulouse, France - The range of the "Giant of the skies" increases to roughly 8500 nautical miles
In the first days of November 2012 Airbus, the EADS Group aerospace company, communicated three weight variants, designated WV006, WV007 and WV008, in the documentation of the characteristics for its A-380... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. AirBaltic restructuring: European Commission investigates on alleged state aid
Brussels, Belgium - The inquiry will analyze several measures, among which an 81-million-Euro loan
The European Commission has opened an investigation relative to the restructuring of airBaltic, the Latvian company which is a state-owned airline since the end of 2011, for alleged aid received by the... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. US Airways: flight attendants authorize the strike
Tempe, USA - The members vote will give unions more power for the talks with the company
94% of US Airways flight attendants voted to authorize a strike, in an attempt to add pressure on the Tempe-based carrier and increase the union power in the talks for contract renewal. However it is... more
Finance and economyAircraft and transport. Jakarta Airport seeks money to finance development
Jakarta, Indonesia - Currently the hub handles a traffic which is a lot higher than its capacity
On Wednesday 21 November 2012 Tri Sunoko, chief executive officer of PT Angkasa Pura II, the state-owned management firm of Jakarta "Soekarno-Hatta" International Airport declared to the press agency "Reuters"... more
Civil aviationXiamen Airlines in SkyTeam alliance
Xiamen, China - 19th member and fourth from Greater China
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, today welcomed China’s Xiamen Airlines as its 19th member. Xiamen Airlines is also the fourth member from Greater China. The airline strengthens SkyTeam’s footprint in... more
HelicoptersMaritime Search and Rescue: Sweden orders seven AW-139 helicopters (VIDEO)
Cascina Costa, Italy - The deliveries from Spring of 2013 to 2014
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced on November 20 that it has signed a contract with the Swedish Maritime Administration for seven AW-139 intermediate twin helicopters. The aircraft will... more
Press releaseAir Canada reports third quarter 2012 results
Rome, Italy - Net income of $ 429 million
Air Canada reported earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and impairment, and aircraft rent (EBITDAR), before the impact of certain benefit plan amendments, of $554 million in the... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. EC: sales of LOT controlled companies was licit
Brussels, Belgium - The cessions, carried out under normal market conditions, was not state aid
The European Commission has concluded that the sale of LOT Services, LOT Catering and LOT Airport Maintenance Services, companies controlled by LOT Polish Airlines, was carried out on market terms and... more
AccidentsMilitary aircraft crashes in Yemen, 10 casualties
Sana'a, Yemen - The attempt to perform an emergency landing has been useless
A Yemen Air Force aircraft crashed in the morning of Wednesday 21 November 2012 during a training mission, causing the death of the 10 persons who were on board. According to security officials, speaking... more
CuriositiesAircraft and holidays. Half jokingly, here are Skyscanner's suggestions for the "Perfect traveller"
Rome, Italy - Hints precious everywhere in the world
Is travelling your passion? Follow these simple suggestions which will help you to become champions of travelling! Pay attention to the language Of course it is not needed to attend a one-year course... more
IndustryPhoto: three Airbus Military A-400M aircraft take shape
Seville, Spain - All four planes are due for delivery in 2013
The initial three A-400M new generation airplanes are seen together for the first time in this latest image of the Airbus Military final assembly line (FAL) at Seville, Spain. The photo shows MSN7... more
Press releaseItalian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC): Vito Riggio appointed as Special Administrator
Rome, Italy - For a six-month period
"The Italian Civil Aviation Authority communicates that professor Vito Riggio, with the decree n° 406/November 16, 2012 of the minister for Infrastructure and Transport, has been appointed as Special... more