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DefenseAircraft and finance. 3.2-billion-dollar tender for a new terminal at Kuwait International Airport
Kuwait City, Kuwait - As a part of the massive programme of investment in the country's infrastructure
The Middle East, as confirmed by the recent figures released by IATA, the International Air Transport Association (AVIONEWS) is one of the regions in the world with the fastest growth in this industry,... more
IndustryAirbus Military and PT Dirgantara Indonesia sign an agreement to launch upgraded version of C-212 airplane
Seville, Spain - Long term strategic cooperation continues
Airbus Military and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) have signed an agreement to jointly launch an upgraded version of the Airbus Military C-212/400 as a further step in their long term cooperation agreement.... more
Press releaseAlitalia: over 2 million passengers flew in October 2012
Rome, Italy - From the end of the last month there are no more flights on MD-80 and B-767, replaced by more modern and efficient airplanes
"In October 2012 Alitalia carried 2.051.499 passengers with a flight regularity was around 99,8% -the number of flights that flew over the total of the flights scheduled- an increase compared to October... more
Finance and economyAircraft and industry. India ready to divest 10% of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
Delhi, India - The government plans to sell stakes in 15 state-run firms in the upcoming months
On Thursday 8 November 2012 thew Indian government agreed to divest a 10% stake in Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the state-run aerospace company, according to the declarations of Science and Technology minister... more
AirlinesUnited reports October 2012 operational performance
Chicago, Usa - Superstorm "Sandy" impacted operations with the cancellation of 5,300 flights last month
United Continental Holdings, Inc. on November 7 reported October 2012 combined operational results for its airline units. UAL's consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) in October 2012 decreased... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Today IAG's board will discuss the acquisition of Vueling
London, United Kingdom - "No decision has yet been reached"
The board of directors of International Airlines Group (IAG, the holding which includes British Airways and Iberia) today, Thursday 8 November 2012, will discuss the possible acquisition of the Spanish... more
Civil aviationCancellations increase in US North-East: hundreds of aircraft remain grounded
New York, USA - 100 flights cancelled in Chicago
As expected, the number of cancellations in the North-East of the United States because of bad weather conditions is increasing hour after hour, with effects all over the country. Roughly 1600 flights... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: moving the Electronic Air Waybill forward
Geneva, Switzerland - The Association welcomed the decision by the US CBP to approve the use of it
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision by the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to approve the use of the electronic master air waybill (e-AWB) for air... more
Civil aviationBad weather on the US East Coast (2): more than 1100 aircraft will remain grounded
New York, USA - 500 cancelled flights for United, 365 for American Airlines
The bad weather which will hit the northern part of United States' East Coast is generating serial cancellations in several airports: also considering just the operations of the most important carriers... more
AirportsACI Europe about rejection of proposal for new rules of ground handling services in European airports
Brussels, Belgium - It is a missed opportunity for European aviation
Earlier in the afternoon of November 6, the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport & Tourism (TRAN) rejected a proposal from the European Commission (EC) for a new Regulation on Ground Handling s... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Spanish Unions: "On Friday Iberia will fire thousands of employees"
Madrid, Spain - No comment from the company so far
According to the Spanish unions, on Friday 9 November 2012 Iberia, the most important Spanish carrier, during a meeting with the worker representatives is going to announce the layoff of thousands of workers,... more
IndustryAirbus makes last call for entries "Fly Your Ideas" challenge for students
Toulouse, France - The winners will share the top prize of €30,000
Students wanting to help shape the future of flight still have time to take part in the global Airbus "Fly Your Ideas" challenge. Airbus is asking students worldwide to develop ideas for a more sustainable... more
IndustryBombardier announces six-month delay in CS-100 aircraft program
Montreal, Canada - The first flight is now scheduled for June 2013
On Wednesday 7 November 2012, in the context of the presentation of the financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012, Bombardier Aerospace announced a six-month delay for the first... more
IndustryPossible delays in the development program of COMAC's C-919 aircraft
Beijing, China - Any further delay will postpone first flight, certification and first delivery
The development program of the C-919, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China's (COMAC) new narrow-body aircraft, could suffer some delays: according to an unspecified source contacted by "Aviation Week",... more
AirportsEU airports: last decisions by Parliament about ground-handling services, slot and noise
Strasbourg, France - The votes expressed on Tuesday, November 6
The Commission’s proposal to boost competition to supply ground-handling services at major EU airports was rejected by the Transport and Tourism Committee on Tuesday November 6. MEPs also agreed on new r... more
ReportItalian financial police performs inspections in Alitalia and WindJet offices
Rome, Italy - In the context of an inquiry of Catania's Public Prosecutor Office regarding the failed talks between the two companies
In the morning of Wednesday 7 November 2012 the Italian financial police performed inspections in the headquarters of Alitalia and WindJet: Catania's Public Prosecutor Office has declared that these inspections... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Yerevan airport wants to sue Armavia
Yerevan, Armenia - But Armavia representatives claim they have paid the debts
Yerevan-Zvartnots Airport has annoiunced its intention to file a lawsuit against Armavia, because of the missed payment of the debts the most important Aemrnian company owe to the airport of the capital,... more
CargoDubai World Central Airport: triple-digit increase in freight volumes continues in Q3
Dubai, UAE - The second airport continued to register high growth in cargo
Dubai World Central, Dubai’s second airport, continued to register high growth in cargo volumes in the third quarter of the year with another triple-digit increase according to a traffic report issued o... more
Civil aviationNew storm in the US, United Airlines grounds 500 aircraft
New York, USA - Other carriers are evaluating the situation
Just a few days after Hurricane "Sandy" passed over, the East Coast of the United States gets ready for new weather-related problems, with a storm which is expected to bring winds up to 100-110 km/h and... more
Military aviationSouth Korea sells 20 KT-1 aircraft to Peru
Lima, Peru - On the basis of a 200-million-dollar agreement
On Wednesday 7 November 2012 the governments of South Korea and Peru inked a 200-million-dollar agreement for the purchase of 20 KT-1 aircraft by the South American country. The airplanes are ten KT-1... more
AccidentsFedEx aircraft crashes in the US, one casualty
Wichita, USA - The pilot was trying to turn back
A Cessna Caravan 208B aircraft operated by the cargo airline FedEx Express crashed today, Tuesday 6 November 2012, near Wichita's Mid-Continent Airport, causing the death of the pilot. A few minutes... more
HelicoptersBond Offshore AS-332/L2 helicopters ready to come back into service
Aberdeen, Scotland - Eurocopter dispatched four technicians and four unaffected rotors shafts to Scotland
Following the problems reported by some helicopters operated by Bond Offshore and to the EASA Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-0225-E, on November 6, 2012 Bond Offshore Helicopters reported... more
IndustryBoeing delivers the 7,370th B-737
Seattle, Usa - Lion Air to operate the Next-Generation 737/800 with Sky Interior
Boeing on November 5 delivered the 7,370th 737 to come off the production line to Indonesia-based Lion Air. The airplane is Lion Air's 75th Next-Generation 737. The B-737 is the best-selling commercial... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: successfully developing MENA aviation
Algiers, Algeria - Five areas: safety, aviation, ATM, environment, NDC
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) outlined five areas in which opportunities exist to further develop aviation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to benefit the region’s economies. Tony T... more
IndustryBoeing celebrates 500th delivery of B-737 airplane with Boeing Sky Interior
Seattle, Usa - Copa Airlines to operate the Next-Generation 737/800
Boeing's popular passenger-inspired 737 Boeing Sky Interior on November 2 marked its 500th delivery and its second anniversary in service. The Next-Generation 737/800 was delivered to Newport Beach,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Fraport chairman criticizes the EU Emissions Trading Scheme
Frankfurt, Germany - The management firm of Frankfurt Airport announces positive financial figures
In the context of the presentation of the financial results achieved in the first three quarters of 2012 Stefan Schulte, executive board chairman of Fraport, one of the most important airport management... more
IndustryBoeing delivers 5th P-8A Poseidon aircraft to US Navy
Seattle, Usa - Deliveries to ramp up in 2013
Boeing on Nov. 2 (but announced on November 5) delivered the fifth P-8A Poseidon aircraft to the US Navy. The P-8A is one of 24 low-rate initial production (LRIP) maritime patrol aircraft that Boeing is... more
IndustryBell Helicopter partners with SAIT Polytechnic
Calgary, Canada - For maintenance and repair training
Bell Helicopter announced on November 5 it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SAIT Polytechnic to make its classrooms and labs at SAIT’s Art Smith Aero Centre in Calgary, Alberta available f... more
IndustryLM: at Eglin completed 500th F-35 airplane sortie
Eglin, Usa - In 238 days
The Integrated Test Force (ITF) completed its 500th combined sortie for both the F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) and F-35B short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft on Friday November... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Airberlin takes legal action against Berlin airport operator
Berlin, Germany - "It is the only way to safeguard our interests"
On November 6, 2012, airberlin filed a request for a declaratory judgment against the Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH at Potsdam Regional Court. In bringing this action, Germany's second largest airline... more
Military aviationCameron visits the Middle East to promote the Eurofighter aircraft
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Saudi Arabia could increase its existing order for 72 Typhoons
British Prime Minister David Cameron is holding talks in the Middle East in these days aimed to boost ties with the countries of the region and to promote the sale of Eurofighter aircraft for the local... more
IndustryBombardier Inc financial results to be announced during a conference call
Montreal, Canada - Tomorrow the Canadian aerospace company will release its figures
Bombardier Inc’s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012, will be released Wednesday, November 7, 2012. Pierre Beaudoin, president and chief executive officer and Pierre A... more
Civil aviationGeneral strike in Greece grounds several aircraft
Athens, Greece - Air traffic controllers down tools, flights cancelled at Athens
The 48-hour strike, which will end at midnight of Wednesday 7 November, which is paralyzing Greece is influencing also the air transport in the country, with several aircraft which remained grounded. GSEE... more
ConferencesSchiphol hosts "ACI Airport Exchange 2012"
Amsterdam, Holland - Over 1,500 aviation experts to convene in Amsterdam
From Monday 26 to Wednesday 28 November, Schiphol Group will be hosting the Airport Exchange 2012, a leading conference for airports in Europe and Asia, organised in conjunction with Airport Council International.... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: the novelties for Winter season 2012
Rome, Italy - Aeroflot, Turkish, Alitalia
Aeroporti di Roma (Rome airports management company) focuses on the development of air traffic at Rome-Fiumicino Airport. The main target is to increase and to improve the connectivity of the Roman... more
PeopleSWISS appoints Stefan Zwicky as new Regional Manager of Italy and Malta
Milan, Italy - He replaces Luca Graf from last November 1, 2012
Stefan Zwicky appointed Regional Manager Italy and Malta replacing Luca Graf from last November 1, 2012. He was head of the Swiss Service Center in Basels and has a long experience in aircraft sector,... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. European Commission ready to halt Aer Lingus bid by Ryanair
Brussels, belgium - The low-cost carrier could sell its 29.4% stake if the operation does not have a positive outcome
According to reports by the press agency "Reuters", the European Commission is ready to veto the 694-million-Euro acquisition of Aer Lingus by Ryanair: in the next weeks Brussels is expected to communicate... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia sells three slots at London-Heathrow Airport
Rome, Italy - In an attempt to avoid the recapitalization
During the Alitalia has sold three slots at London-Heathrow Airport, the busiest European hub (and the third in the world after Atlanta and Beijing), in an attempt to avoid the recapitalization after the... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines shares take off on the wings of its new Dreamliner aircraft
Chicago, USA - Shares increased by 2.5% in spite of weak market
The first commercial flight with the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft and the assurances released by Boeing about the punctuality of the delivery schedule of the 787 have pushed the shares of United... more
AirportsWizz Air announces new Bergamo-Craiova (Romania) route
Bergamo, Italy - Starting from next May 20, 2013, twice per week
Wizz Air announces the opening of a new link between Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport and Craiova (Romania), starting from next May 20, 2013 twice per week (Monday and Friday). The new destination is added... more
AirlinesA week before tickets go on sale, FastJet reveals the livery of its aircraft
Monaco , Principality of Monaco - The operations are scheduled to start at the end of November
A week before tickets go on sale, the pan-African low-cost company FastJet has unveiled the livery of its aircraft: the carrier established by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, who is known in this industry especially... more
IndustryALAFCO firm up order for 20 B-737 MAX airplanes
Kuwait City, Kuwait - The order was first announced as a commitment at the "Farnborough Airshow" in July
Boeing and Kuwait airplane leasing company ALAFCO finalized an order for 20 B-737 MAX 8 airplanes valued at $2.0 billion at current list price. The order was first announced as a commitment at the "Farnborough... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Delhi Airport operator denies Fraport is looking to sell its stake
Delhi, India - "The group is not engaged in any discussion or negotiation"
Delhi International Airport Pvt Ltd (DIAL), the management firm of India's busiest airport has denied the declarations released on Wednesday 31 October 2012 in Mumbai by Kai Zobel, vice-president for global... more
DefenseThe first nuclear aircraft carrier in history ends its final journey
Norfolk, USA - The USS Enterprise retires after 51 years in service
The USS Enterprise, the first nuclear aircraft carrier in history, ended its last journey on Sunday 4 November 2012, concluding a 51-year-long career. Thousands of persons welcomed the ship when it... more
IndustryEVA Air becomes new A-321 airplane operator
Toulouse, France - Aircraft delivered on lease via Aviation Capital Group
EVA Air of Taiwan has become a new operator of Airbus single aisle aircraft following the delivery on October 31 of its first A-321. The aircraft is being leased from Aviation Capital Group (ACG) and is... more
Military aviationChinese government confirms training on the new aircraft carrier
Beijing, China - Pilots have practiced touch-and-go landings
The Chinese government has confirmed that landing and takeoff trainings are ongoing on the Liaoning, the first aircraft carrier of the Asian country: according to reports from the minister of defence,... more
AirportsItaly. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport: runway closed from November 5, the "Sigonella 2012" plan is ready
Catania, Italy - Works non-stop, also on Sunday, day and night, for a month
The "Sigonella 2012" plan arranged by SAC (Catania airport management company) started on November 5, after the official presentation to the media happened on October 31 by Nico Torrisi (CEO), Renato... more
IndustrySaab receives order for the support and maintenance of Gripen airplane
Linkoping, Sweden - The order has a total value of SEK 330 million
Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), for the support and maintenance of Gripen airplane and technical support for the Swedish... more
AirlinesWithout a relaunch plan, the Indian government might keep Kingfisher's aircraft grounded
New Delhi, India - The licence of the carrier will expire on December 31
On Monday 5 November 2012 an Indian government source declared that the aircraft of Kingfisher Airlines will not be allowed to restart flying if an operation relaunch plan will not be submitted: to date... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. London-City: 25th birthday and an expansion plan (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - The management wants to increase the aircraft movements to 120,000 per year
On November 5, 1987, Queen Elizabeth II inaugurated London-City, the new airport of the British capital, located in a former Docklands area. Twenty-five years later the little hub celebrates its "Birthday"... more