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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
Civil aviationAircraft and environment. SESAR JU: nine new AIRE projects for a more reliable aviation community
Brussels, Belgium - Co-financing a third series of pre-operational demonstration projects
Surfing on the success of two previous waves of demonstrations under the AIRE initiative, Single European Sky ATM Research Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) is co-financing a third series of pre-operational... more
OccurrencesEngine problems for an Emirates A-380 aircraft flying from Sydney to Dubai
Sydney , Australia - No problem reported for passengers and crew members
An engine problem forced an Emirates A-380 aircraft which was flying from Sydney to Dubai in the night between Sunday 11 and Monday 12 November 2012 to return to its departure airport: non problems for... more
Fair and showsAircraft and exhibitions. "Airshow China" ready to open its doors on November 13
Sanzao, China - Companies from every part of the world exhibit their products
The ninth edition of "Airshow China" ("China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition"), the largest aviation event of the Asian country, will open its doors on November 13. The most important... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. SAS cuts wages, pensions and jobs
Stockholm, Sweden - "I know that we are asking a lot of our employees, but there is no other way"
On Monday 12 November 2012 Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), contextually to the presentation of the results relative to the third quarter of 2012, announced a restructuring plan which includes cuts to wages,... more
ReportSerious accident in Rome-Fiumicino Airport: a worker dies during the unloading of an aircraft
Rome , Italy - The man was found dead between the pallet truck and the back hatch of the airplane
Serious accident in Rome-Fiumicino Airport: an employee of Aviapartner died during the unloading of Tap Portugal aircraft, arrived from Lisbon around 7 pm Sunday the 11th November 2012. The man who... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA asks for infrastructure to support Asian growth
Kuala Lumpur, Malesia - Tyler wants a prudent approach to private investment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged Asia- Pacific aviation leaders to focus on airport and air traffic management infrastructure as the region’s demand for connectivity continues t... more
AirportsBrussels Airlines: ten years in Bologna
Bologna, Italy - New routes to Africa and New York
Brussels Airlines celebrates its tenth anniversary of the route Bologna-Brussels and announces new destinations from the regional capital to Africa and New York. Today the airline celebrates its tenth... more
SecurityUS Aviation industry, FAA share safety information with NTSB to help prevent aircraft accidents
Washington, Usa - Through an initiative called the ASIAS Executive Board
The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), airlines and aviation labor unions on November 8 announced a partnership with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) t... more
Finance and economyRolls-Royce: interim management statement
London, UK - RR Holdings plc publishes it on November 9
On November 9, Rolls-Royce Holdings plc publishes its Interim Management Statement. Current trading consistent with guidance Trading is consistent with the guidance for the Group provided at our... more
Civil aviationDOT: airlines report no tarmac delays over three hours on domestic flights in September
Washington, Usa - Or longer than four hours on international flights
Airlines reported no tarmac delays of more than three hours on domestic flights or more than four hours on international flights in September, according to the US Department of Transportation’s Air Travel C... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Will Pisa Airport be in 2012 "Top ten"?
Pisa, Italy - "Galilei" Airport fighting with Rome-Ciampino to be the 10th busiest airport in Italy
It is a virtual award, but it can anyway represent a reason to be satisfied: Pisa "Galileo Galilei" Airport is fighting with Rome-Ciampino to be in the "Top ten" of the busiest Italian airports in terms... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. American Airlines obtains an extension to file its restructuring plan
New York, USA - The company is under Chapter 11
AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines and American Eagle, received a one-month extension to file its restructuring plan by bankruptcy judge Sean lane. From November 2011 the Fort Worth-based... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Job cuts at Iberia (2): unions rebel
Madrid, Spain - "The plan is unacceptable and disproportionate"
As was amply predictable, the Spanish unions are strongly criticizing the layoff of some 4500 Iberia employees which was announced on November 9, 2012 (AVIONEWS). The sacking will involve 537 out of the... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Meridiana leaves the competition for Sogaer (Cagliari Airport)
Cagliari, Italia - Save and F2i are the only two competitors
Meridiana fly has left the race for the acquisition of a 40% stake in Sogaer, the management firm of Cagliari-Elmas Airport, since it did not present the announced offer to Riccardo Demontis, the lawyer... more
PeopleRR announces retirement of Mike Terrett Chief Operating Officer
London, UK - He has worked for the industry for 34 years
Rolls-Royce announced on November 9 that Mike Terrett, Chief Operating Officer, has decided to retire at the end of the year. Mike has worked for Rolls-Royce for 34 years and has been instrumental in shaping... more
AirlineseasyJet flies from Olbia and Nice and doubled its flights to London
Milan, Italy - From May to July 2013 there will be two new flights every week each
easyJet announced that there are two new destinations from Olbia's airport: London-Luton and Nice. easyJet will increase its service from and to the 'Costa Smeralda' in Sardinia (Italy). The new routes... more
DefenseFinmeccanica. Performance by business segment: defence systems
Rome, Italy - New orders totalled €643 million
Oto Melara, WASS, MBDA (All of the data concern the joint ventures for MBDA consolidated on a proportionate basis at 25%). New orders: for the first nine months of 2012 totalled €643 million, an increase o... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Scandinavia seeks European Commission approval for guarantees on SAS loans
Stockholm, Sweden - The governments of Denmark, Norway and Sweden own 50% of the carrier
According to reports published by the Swedish financial newspaper "Dagens Industri" on Friday 9 November 2012, the banks which will have to grant new loans to Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), needed for the... more
AerospaceBoD of Finmeccanica. Performance by business segment: space
Rome, Italy - New orders totalled €639 million
Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space (All of the data concern the two joint-ventures –Telespazio and Thales Alenia Space– both consolidated on a proportionate basis at 67% and 33% respectively). New ord... more
DefenseFinmeccanica BoD. Performance by business segment: defence electronics and security
Rome, Italy - Orders totalled €3,394 million
DRS, Technologies, SELEX Elsag, SELEX Galileo, SELEX Sistemi Integrati New orders: for the nine months ended 30 September 2012 totalled €3,394 million, down slightly on those of the corresponding p... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica BoD. Performance by business segment: AW helicopters
Rome, Italy - New orders: for the reporting period came to €2,276 million
AgustaWestland New orders: for the reporting period came to €2,276 million, up 13% over the corresponding period of the previous year (€2,007 million). Helicopters (new and upgrades) account for 75.... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: key performance indicators
Rome, Italy - New orders totalled €10,652 million
Key performance indicators New orders totalled €10,652 million, compared to €10,638 million for the corresponding period of the previous year. On a like-for-like basis (using the same consolidation per... more
UAS-DronesIran has tried to take down an American UAV aircraft
Washington, USA - The drone was flying over the Persian Gulf, outside of Iranian airspace
On November 1st 2012 a fighter of the Iranian Air Force fired on an unarmed American UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a remote-controlled aircraft with no pilot) aircraft, which was flying at roughly 16 nautical... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Performance by business segment: Aeronautics
Rome, Italy - New orders: for the reporting period came to €2,224 million
Alenia Aermacchi (with effect from 1 January 2012, Alenia Aermacchi SpA and Alenia SIA SpA were merged into Alenia Aeronautica SpA, which changed its name to “Alenia Aermacchi SpA), GIE-ATR (figures r... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica BoD: key financial data
Rome, Italy - Key figures for the third quarter of 2012
Key figures for the third quarter of 2012 (For comparative purposes, it should be noted that the results for the third quarter of 2011, particularly Adjusted EBITA, of the Aeronautics business segment... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: BoD approves the Interim Financial Report at 30 September 2012
Rome, Italy - And the results of operations of the third quarter 2012 (figures are unaudited)
Finmeccanica’s Board of Directors held on 8 November 2012, chaired by Giuseppe Orsi, unanimously approved the Interim financial report at 30 September 2012 and the results of operations of the third q... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. IAG cuts 4500 Iberia jobs
London, United Kingdom - "This turnaround plan is critical for Iberia and for the future of Spain"
As announced in the past days (AVIONEWS), on Friday 9 November 2012 IAG (International Airlines Group), the holding which includes British Airways and Iberia, announced the cut of some 4500 jobs in its... more
PeopleItalian ENAV: Massimo Bellizzi appointed new Director General
Rome, Italy - From 1st December
From 1st December, Massimo Bellizzi, current Head of the Operative Area of ENAV, will be the new Director General of the Company. The appointment of Bellizzi has a strong technical and operational distinction,... more
ReportIndia, terror on board: passenger threats to blow up the aircraft (VIDEO)
New Delhi, India - The man, who yelled "Allahu Akhbar", was immobilized and handed over to authorities
Terror on board of an IndiGo flight between Mumbai and New Delhi in the night between Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 November 2012: one of the passengers threatened to blow up the aircraft. The man, who... more
ReportTurkey grounds another foreign aircraft for inspection
Erzurum, Turkey - An Armenian Antonov An-12 with humanitarian aid controlled at Erzurum
On Thursday 8 November 2012 grounded another aircraft which was crossing its airspace in order to inspect its cargo, as it already did with a Syrian Airlines Airbus A-320 on October 10, 2012 (AVIONEWS)... more
Civil aviationVito Riggio could be confirmed as the president of Italian ENAC
Rome, Italy - A large consensus from the sector's operators
The president of ENAC Vito Riggio, according to some information gathered by AVIONEWS, will be reconfirmed to lead the National Association for Civil Aviation (ENAC). Michael O'Leary, the Ryanair... more
CargoBoeing to convert B-767 airplanes to freighters for Guggenheim Aviation Partners
Seattle, Usa - The aircraft will be delivered in 2013
Boeing and Guggenheim Aviation Partners on November 7 announced an agreement for Boeing to convert three 767/300ER passenger airplanes to freighters. The Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) will be delivered... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. IAG formalizes its offer for Vueling (2)
London, United Kingdom - 113 million Euro to purchase 54,15% of the shares of the Spanish company
Thursday 8 November 2012 the board of directors of IAG (International Airlines Group, the holding which includes British Airways and Iberia) discussed the possible acquisition of the Spanish low-cost company... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Two former managing directors of Alitalia charged with criminal bankruptcy
Rome, Italy - Five more former managers of the company involved in the enquiry of the flag company's demise
The Public Prosecutor's Office of the Republic in Rome charged two former managing directors of Alitalia, together with five former managers of the main Italian airline, of offenses related to the closure... more
IndustryBoeing: Aeromexico finalizes order for B-737 MAX 8s and 9 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Order includes 60 B-737 MAXs
Boeing and Aeromexico finalized an order for 60 B-737 MAX 8s and 9s, with reconfirmation rights for 30 additional 737 MAXs. The firm order by Mexico's largest airline, which was first announced as a commitment... more
IndustryAirbus: TransAsia Airways orders six additional A-321neo airplanes
Toulouse, France - Second NEO order for the Taiwanese company
TransAsia Airways of Taiwan has placed a firm order with Airbus for another six A-321neo aircraft. The new aircraft will be part of the airline’s fleet expansion and will allow it to develop new routes t... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. SAS delays quarter report waiting for cost-cutting plan
Stockholm, Sweden - Wideroe pilots declared they would acquire the regional subsidiary if the parent company is willing to sell
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) communicated that the report for the financial results of the third quarter for 2012 will not be presented today, 8 November 2012, as expected, since the company is still tuning... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: the BoD approves the consolidated results at 30th September 2012
Milan, Italy - A recovery in revenues and Ebitda in the 3rd quarter
Meeting on November 8, the board of directors of Autogrill SpA examined and approved the consolidated results as of 30th September 2012. The economic situation continued in the 3rd quarter to negatively... more
CargoAircraft and companies. Jat Serbian Airlines could be operational from March 2013
Belgrade, Serbia - The new carrier will absorb slots, fleet, international agreements and workers from the former flag company Jat Airways
Jat Serbian Airlines could start its activities from March 2013: the new carrier will be created as a subsidiary of state-owned Jat Airways, the most important airline for the country, absorbing its slots,... more
AirlinesEmirates could purchase 100 (or more) Boeing 777 aircraft
Dubai, UAE - Tim Clark: "If Boeing produced the airplane that we want I can see easily that figure"
The president of Emirates Tim Clark declared that the United Arab Emirates company could be interested in purchasing 100 or more aircraft Boeing 777, if the American manufacturer upgrades the design of... more