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Civil aviationFog in Great Britain, aircraft grounded at London-Heathrow
London, United Kingdom - Second day of inconvenience in a row, after yesterday's strike-related cancellations
Second day in a row of inconvenience at London-Heathrow Airport, the busiest European hub, and the third in the world, in terms of passengers in transit: after yesterday's cancellations, related to the... more
Industry"Airshow China 2012": AVIC ready to invest 1.6 billion dollars in the development of an aircraft engine
Zhuhai, China - "China is fully capable of changing the situation with its strength"
On Thursday 15 November 2012 Zhang Jian, vice-president of AVIC Engine Holding Co, speaking on the sidelines of "Airshow China 2012", the international exhibition which is ongoing in Zhuhai, declared that... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Italian Avio: stop to the sale of Cinven shares
Turin, Italy - The evaluation by Cvc Capital and Clessidra has been considered too low
United Kingdom's company Cinven blocked the cession of its subsidiary Avio SpA, since the assessment given to the Turin firm by Cvc Capital and Clessidra has been considered too low: the offer which has... more
AirportsNew routes from Pisa: Nuremberg, Leipzig and Trapani
Pisa, Italy - As of next year
Ryanair announced the new link from Pisa to Nuremberg, starting from next March 31, 2013 three times per week and thanks to which the carrier predicts to transport about 40,000 passengers in the first... more
AirportsPositive passenger figures for Oslo Airport
Oslo, Norway - Norwegian launches intercontinental flights to New York and Bangkok
International passenger figures at Oslo Airport increased by 6%, while domestic traffic was approximately the same as in October in 2011. Several factors account for the 3.1% passenger increase. October... more
IndustryCessna and CAIGA sign contract for JV to assemble and sell Citation XLS+ Business aircraft in China
Zhuhai, China - Formation of the joint-venture company remains subject to various government approval and conditions
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company (through Textron Far East Pte. Ltd.), has entered into a joint-venture contract with China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company Ltd., (CAIGA) (through... more
Weather forecastsAlert for bad weather on South of Italy and on Sicily
Rome, Italy - From morning on Thursday November 15
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecasts, issued today a bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. The notice indicates from the morning of November 15 rains with... more
Civil aviationETS moratorium (2). US Congress approves bill barring US airlines from paying UE penalties
Washington, USA - The measure sent to President Obama for his signature
On Wednesday 14 November 2012, just a day after the moratorium of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (AVIONEWS), the House of Representatives of the US Congress approved a bill barring US airlines... more
Press releaseTurbomeca (Safran group) engines to reach 400,000 flight hours on the Citic Offshore Helicopter Company fleet
Zhuhai, China - Turbomeca China powers the fleet of 24 helicopters of Cohc
During the "Air Show China", Turbomeca China (Safran group) and Citic Offshore Helicopter Co Ltd (COHC) celebrate the 400,000 cumulative operation hours of Turbomeca engines powering COHC fleet. Today,... more
IndustryGovernment Flying Service celebrates 10 years with Turbomeca (Safran group)
Zhuhai, China - The SBH contracts validity confirmed
During the "Air Show China", Turbomeca China (Safran group) and Hong Kong Government Flying Service (GFS), celebrate 10 years of SBH (Support By the Hour) contract. 100% of GFS helicopter, powered by... more
IndustryBoeing increases B-787 aircraft production rate
Washington, Usa - 35 Dreamliners delivered to eight carriers
Boeing employees last week rolled out the first 787 Dreamliner built at the new rate of five-airplanes-per-month. The airplane is the 83rd 787 to be built. Boeing earlier this year increased the rate... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Air Canada welcomes EU Emission Trading Scheme moratorium
Montreal, Canada - "It gives ICAO the opportunity to address aviation emissions through a global approach"
On Wednesday 14 November 2012 Air Canada, the most important airline of the North-American country, communicated it welcomed the European Commission's announcement that it intends to suspend the inclusion... more
IndustryTurbomeca at the "Air Show China": 10 years with Chinese Ministry of Transport
Zhuhai, China - The collaboration with China Rescue & Salvage celebrated in Zhuhai
During the "Air Show China", Turbomeca (safran group) celebrates 10 years of successful cooperation with the China Rescue & Salvage, Ministry of Transport (CRS-MOT). 100% powered by Turbomeca, the helicopter... more
Civil aviationAircraft and strikes. Tomorrow (November 15) inconvenience in South-Eastern France for ATC industrial action
Paris, France - DGAC urges passengers to find information on the status of their flight before going to the airport
The air traffic controllers of the French South-East section of UNSA ICNA (the national union of air traffic controllers) notified a strike warning: the industrial action will take place on Thursday 15... more
Fair and showsFirst maintenance training facility for Bell Helicopter to open in China
Zhuhai, China - The industry announced new managing director in China
Bell Helicopter announced on November 13 it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to assist with the establishment of a maintenance training facility for Bell 206L and 407 helicopters in the... more
IndustryBombardier, counter command: CSeries aircraft programme schedule could remain on track
Zhuhai, China - Senior Vice-President of the company reveals that the slowdowns are generated by a single supplier
Just a week ago Bombardier had announced a six-month delay for the first flight of the CS-100 aircraft, which is part of the new CSeries of the Canadian firm, moving the new date from the end of December... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter expands customer service capabilities in China
Zhuhai, China - The industry signs service agreement with H&P General Aviation Service Co., Ltd
Bell Helicopter announced on November 13 it has appointed Shanghai Kingwing General Aviation Co., Ltd., (Kingwing GA) as a Bell Helicopter authorized Customer Service Facility (CSF). Kingwing GA currently... more
Fair and showsIAE (2): first China-assembled A-320 aircraft flies at "Airshow"
Zhuhai, China - Sichuan Airlines provides flight demo of first assembled A-320
A Sichuan Airlines A-320 aircraft powered by V2500 engines flew above the crowds at the "Zhuhai Airshow" on November 13. The aircraft was assembled and delivered in 2009 from the Airbus Tianjin Final Assembly... more
Fair and showsIAE: V2500 engine flying higher Airbus airplanes in China
Zhuhai, China - The propulsor powers 53% of the A-320 family aircraft
China continues to be an important and growing market for IAE’s V2500 engine. Today the V2500 powers 53% of the A-320 family aircraft in China with more than 500 total aircraft in service and on firm b... more
IndustryChinese customer orders Airbus ACJ-319 airplane
Zhuhai, China - Reinforces the corporate jet presence in China
An ACJ-319 airplane with the fuel-saving Sharklet option has been ordered by a Chinese customer, in the first deal for this version from the country. The order builds on the strong Airbus corporate jet... more
CuriositiesMathematicians study a method to speed up aircraft boarding
Beijing, China - Chinese researchers try to define a "Third way" to improve the operations
Some researchers from Beijing's Curtin University and Beihang University claim they have worked out a procedure able to speed up the aircraft boarding operation: Tie-Qiao Tang, head of the project, declares... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Four companies interested acquiring a stake in Czech Airlines
Prague, Czech Republic - According to a local newspaper, the involved carriers are Air France, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways and Korean Air
Four important carriers have shown their interest in acquiring a minority stake in Czech Airlines (CSA, ?eské aerolinie as), the state-owned company which represents the most important airline of Czech... more
Civil aviationAirplane and transport. IACA announces S7 Airlines as new member of the association
Brussels, Belgium - The airline carried 5.1 million passengers in 2011
S7 Airlines has on November 13 joined IACA (International Air Carrier Association) as a full member. The carrier has the largest route network within Russia and is based at two large air transport hubs:... more
SecurityNigerian Civil Aviation Authority wants the AFIRS safety device to be installed on the aircraft
Lagos, Nigeria - The local companies have six months to comply with this rule
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is trying to move several steps forward in order to improve air transport safety in the African country, whose low levels are sometimes revealed by serious... more
IndustryAirbus: Interjet signs purchase agreement for 40 A-320neo airplanes
Toulouse, France - Mexican airline latest in Latin America to select the aircraft
Mexican low-cost carrier and all-Airbus operator Interjet signed a purchase agreement for 40 A-320neo aircraft. Interjet will announce the aircraft’s engine selection at a later date. The A-320neo has o... more
Civil aviationEuropean strike: aircraft grounded everywhere in the continent
Rome, Italy - At Rome-Fiumicino several cancellations to and from Spain
The strike day which has been called for Wednesday 14 November 2012 by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), named "The Day of Action and Solidarity" is generating, and will generate, heavy problems... more
Press releaseItaly. Airplanes and safety. Conference about volcanic ashes: knowledge, prevention and coordination are the necessary actions
Ferno, Italy - The eruption of the Icelander volcano blocked the European skies and airports
"Knowledge, prevention and coordination are the actions that the civil aviation international authorities adopt to favour the aircraft flight safety and to limit the hardships for passengers. These and... more
IndustrySaab and GE Aviation strengthen ties with Brazilian aerospace industry
Linkoping, Sweden - The MOUs with Grauna Aerospace S.A., Increase Aviation Service Ltda., TAP Maintenance and Engineering, Avio do Brasil and AKAER provide local expertise
Saab’s technology transfer plan regarding Gripen NG for the Brazilian F-X2 fighter airplane competition has been further strengthened by its partner GE Aviation signing MOU´s with several Brazilian ae... more
AirlinesInterjet purchases forty Airbus A-320neo aircraft
Queretaro, Mexico - The deal, communicated by the president of the airline, has not yet been confirmed by Airbus
The Mexican low-cost company Interjet, according to what carrier's president Miguel Aleman Velasco declared on Tuesday 13 November 2012 during the business summit "Cumbre de Negocios" in Queretaro, on... more
Fair and showsSELEX Sistemi Integrati at "Airshow China 2012"
Zhuhai, China - With SATCAS, A-SMGCS, and ADS-B CONSOLE
SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI), a Finmeccanica company, world firm in design and manufacturing of systems and radars for defence and air traffic control management and airport systems, takes part at the... more
AirlinesAircraft and courts. Tomorrow hearing for Ryanair appeal against head of Irish Commercial Court
Dublin, Ireland - The company wants Judge Kelly to stand down in the case against Terravision
Tomorrow, Wednesday 14 November 2012, the Irish Supreme Court will hear the appeal by Ryanair against the refusal by Judge Peter Kelly, head of the Commercial Court, to stand down from the case which involves... more
DiscussionsEurope needs a uniform interpretation of EU Regulation 95/93
Rome, Italy - Slot sales should be allowed between the stakeholders
The reason that persuaded Alitalia to sell 3 of its 121 slots at Heathrow (the third busiest airport in the world) is almost irrelevant for the purpose of this article. Maybe it wanted to cash in some... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Details of Lufthansa-cabin crew union agreements revealed (2)
Wiesbaden, germany - Several concessions by the carrier in return for the promise that no further strikes will be called
Lufthansa and UFO, the union which represents roughly 18,000 cabin crew of the largest European company in terms of passengers carried and fleet size have illustrated the details of the union agreement... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. No sign of buyers for Glasgow-Prestwick Airport
Glasgow, United Kingdom - The value of the Scottish facility has fallen
Infratil has communicated that so far no buyer presented an offer for Glasgow-Prestwick Airport, which is owned by the New Zealander infrastructure investment company, despite both the Scottish hub and... more
IndustryCOMAC inks orders for fifty C-919 aircraft at "China Airshow" (2)
Zhuhai, China - Ten of them are for GE Capital Aviation Service
On Tuesday 13 November 2012 Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) announced it has received orders for fifty C-919 aircraft: the agreements have been signed during "China Airshow", which is... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and environment. ERA and IACA about ETS: 1 year freeze of the system the only fair solution
Brussels, Belgium - But the moratorium must be extended to all flights inside EU
The EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Connie Hedegaard, announced on November 12 a moratorium on the enforcement of the EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) to all international flights to and from the European... more
OccurrencesEmirates, Engine Alliance and Airbus investigate on the A-380 aircraft engine problem
Sydney, Australia - On Sunday night the "Giant of the skies" of the Middle-Eastern company was forced to return to the departure airport
Emirates, engine Alliance and Airbus are collaborating for the analysis of the problem which caused the malfunctioning of one of the four engines on the Airbus A-380 aircraft of the Middle-Eastern country... more
Military aviationCzech Republic: shortage of funds, airplanes and helicopters grounded in 2013
Prague, Czech Republic - Several aircraft need overhaul, but the Air Force does not have the needed money
"Whether we like it or not, some aircraft will certainly have to be grounded next year": this is the warning launching by Petr Pavel, Chief of the General Staff of Armed Forces of Czech Republic. The... more
HelicoptersEurocopter forecasts a 2.5-billion-Euro market in the next 5 years for general aviation helicopters
Zhuhai, China - With a 15% growth per year
Speaking to journalists during the ninth edition of "Airshow China", which is currently ongoing in Zhuhai, Eurocopter executives declared to be confident that in the next years the Chinese market will... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Lufthansa: union agreement reached
Cologne, Germany - End of a more-than-one-year dispute
An agreement between Lufthansa, the largest European airline in terms of passengers carried and fleet size, and the cabin crew union representatives has been reached: the two parties have agreed on a proposal... more
Fair and showsBell Helicopter participation at "Airshow China" reflects growing presence
Fort Worth, Usa - CAAC approves gross weight increase for Bell 429 helicopter
Bell Helicopter will have a strong presence at the "2012 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition" ("Airshow China") as it continues to enhance its position in the growing Chinese aviation marketplace.... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC. "Updating": list of the flights ensured for the general strike with grounded aircraft on November 14 (four hours)
Rome, Italy - It is available in "Specials" section on Italian AVIONEWS home-page
ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, communicated to have put a new document in its "Updating" section. The document is about: - List of the flights ensured in view of the general strike in... more
IndustryAirbus: Afriqiyah Airways places firm order for four more A-350 XWB airplanes
Toulouse, France - Libyan carrier also up-sizes its original order for six A-350/800s to larger A-350/900s
Afriqiyah Airways has increased its A-350 XWB fleet with a new firm order for four A-350/900 airplanes. The carrier has also converted its original order for six A-350/800s into six of the larger A-350/900... more
AirlinesGulf Air restructures fleet orders with Boeing and Airbus aircraft
Manama, Bahrain - To reduce long-term liability and meet future strategic needs
Bahrain’s National Carrier, Gulf Air announces that after extensive negotiations with Airbus and Boeing -its two key suppliers of wide-body and narrow-body aircraft- it has signed amendment agreements w... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: EU ETS pause gives positive opportunity for climate agreement
Geneva, Switzerland - The declarations by Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General and CEO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the announcement by the European Commissioner for Climate Action suspending the inclusion of international aircraft transport in the European... more
Press releaseTransport and aircraft. EU: stopping the clock of ETS and aviation emissions following last week's ICAO Council
Brussels, Belgium - EU Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard
EU Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard said: "The EU has always been very clear: nobody wants an international framework tackling CO2-emissions from aviation more than we do. Our EU legislation... more
AirportsAircraft and finance. The chasm in the balance sheets of Italian airport management firms
Rome, Italy - Inquiry by "Il Sole 24 Ore": overall debts for almost 3.5 billion Euro, 1.1 of which are on the shoulders of public authorities
On Monday 12 November 2012 the Italian financial newspaper "Il Sole 24 Ore" published an inquiry about the situation of the balance sheets of Italy's airport management firm, which generates numerous concerns... more
Press releaseAirbus Military about accident to a C-295 aircraft of the Algerian Air Force
Madrid, Spain - Occurred in the afternoon of last Friday November 9
Airbus Military was informed at the end of last Friday November 9 in the afternoon of an accident of a C-295 aircraft of the Algerian Air Force in the area of Lozere in the South of France which occurred... more
Latest newsChina enrolls pilots from Italy, Ukraine and Spain
Rome, Italy - Today and tomorrow interviews taking place in Rome
ASSA (Asia Smart Solution Aviation), on behalf of important Chinese airlines such as East Air, China Eastern, Junevao Airlines, Okair and China Postal Airlines, is performing a selection process in Italy... more
Press releaseItaly. Genoa Airport: airplane got a puncture on runway
Genoa, Italy - "Colombo" airport closed for about two hours
"The 'Cristoforo Colombo' Airport in Genoa closed for two hours on November 12 due to a failure on board of a Canadair firefighting airplane. During the landing, occuring at 10:26am, a tyre of the landing... more