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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
IndustryAustralian Government signs Global Supply Chain program deed with Finmeccanica
Rome, Italy - The deed is an important step in the strategy to grow an enduring the Group presence
On October 31 at the "Land Warfare Conference" in Melbourne Australia, the Minister for Defence Materiel, the Hon Jason Clare MP, signed a Deed to enter Finmeccanica into the Australian Government Global... more
Military aviationAustralian Air Force takes delivery from Boeing of its 6th C-17 Globemaster III aircraft
Long Beach, USA - It will be assigned to No. 36 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley
On Thursday 1st November 2012 Boeing delivered the sixth Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17 Globemaster III at the company's final assembly facility in Long Beach. The airlifter will be assigned to... more
AirlinesQantas accelerates refresh of B767 fleet
Brisbane, Australia - The completion of the operation is scheduled by the end of March 2013
Qantas has announced it will fast track the refurbishment of 16 Boeing 767 aircraft with new interiors and individual in-flight entertainment as part of wider investment in the domestic customer experience. The... more
AirlinesEthiopian adds three B-787 aircraft with long-term lease agreement with ILFC
Los Angeles, USA - They are scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2015
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American International Group, Inc, announced today Ethiopian Airlines, one of the fastest growing airlines in Africa, has agreed... more
SecurityLOT aircraft landing gear problems: Polish investigators recommend checklist changes
Warsaw, Poland - In November 2011 a 767 of the Polish carrier performed a gear-up landing in Warsaw
In the context of the inquiry on the Lot Polish Airlines Boeing 767/300ER aircraft, which on November 1st, 2011, performed a gear-up landing at Warsaw, Polish investigators recommended a modification of... more
Government actsAirplane and helicopter accidents: heavy sanctions for aircraft operators
Rome, Italy - The government is prepared to wait a few days after the deadline
Further in-depth examinations on the law which sets the sanctions for who omits to report accidents or incidents in civil aviation have been required. Several operators of the airport sector have sent... more
Airlines1Time grounds its aircraft without warning: passengers stranded in the airports
Kempton Park, Sudafrica - The last flight operated at 3:00 pm on Friday 2 November
Without any warning 1Time, a South-African low-cost carrier, has announced the halt to every flight operations grounding all of its aircraft on Friday 2 November 2012, and leaving stranded in the airports... more
Military aviationCanada wants to review the acquisition process for the replacement of the CF-18
Gatineau, Canada - The contract for an independent assessment will be probably awarded in December
Public Works and Government Services Canada on behalf of the National Fighter Procurement Secretariat, today issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to obtain the services of a firm to conduct an independent... more
SecurityFAA upgrades Israel’s aviation safety rating to Category 1
Washington, USA - The new rating means the country’s civil aviation authority complies with ICAO standards
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that Israel complies with international safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines takes delivery of its second Dreamliner aircraft
Chicago, USA - Boeing confirms that the deliveries will be on time
United Airlines has taken delivery of its second Dreamliner aircraft with a delay of a few days, as already declared at the end of October by the Chicago-based company (AVIONEWS). Christen David, director... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: traffic growth continues to slow in September
Geneva, Switzerland - Passenger grew by 4.1%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for September showing a continued slowdown in the rate of traffic growth. Demand for passenger traffic was 4.1% above... more
Civil aviationAfter hurricane Sandy, the Port Authority updates the status of its airports in New York
New York, USA - All the hubs are opened, but not all the aicraft will fly
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reports the following update on conditions at its transportation facilities as of 7:30 a.m. (11:30 GMT) today, Friday 2 November 2012, after the Hurricane... more
Civil aviationNorway:. Landing aircraft turns back: the crew was clocking out
oslo, Norway - It was a forced decision, due to country's working time regulations
An aircraft of the Norwegian regional company Wideroe with 40 passengers on board, which had already started its descent to Mosjoen, in the northern part of the Scandinavian country, has turned back to... more
AirlinesAirplane. DOT Fines Air France for Violating Price Advertising Rule
Washington, USA - And ordered the carrier to cease and desist from further violation
The US Department of Transportation today fined Air France $85,000 for violating the department’s full-fare advertising rules and ordered the carrier to cease and desist from further violations. “Consumers des... more
AirlinesPassenger ejected from Ryanair aircraft: she had one book too many (VIDEO)
Valncia, Spain - The company: "She was in breach of airport security regulations"
A passenger of a Ryanair flight leaving from Valencia has been forced by the police to get off the aircraft because she had two items, a book and a scroll (maybe a poster) which had been probably purchased... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Delhi Airport invites Kingfisher to vacate its lounge for international flights
Delhi, India - Meanwhile, the carrier pays April wages
Delhi Airport asked Kingfisher Airlines to vacate the 100-square-metre lounge for international flights which is currently occupied by the indebted company in India's busiest airport, since the carrier,... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Chinese firm buys 10% of London-Heathrow Airport
London, United Kingdom - A 450-million-Euro deal
China Investment Corporation (CIC), a sovereign wealth fund responsible for managing part of the People's Republic of China's foreign exchange reserves, has acquired 10% of Heathrow Airport Holdings, the... more
IndustryThe 200th Bombardier's Challenger 605 aircraft enters into service
Montreal, Canada - Special ceremony at Dorval facility
Bombardier's Challenger program has reached a significant milestone with the entry-into-service of the 200th Challenger 605 business jet. The aircraft was handed over to its new owner (who wishes to remain... more
AerospaceRover Curiosity completes initial experiments on Martian soil: "It's similar to Hawaii's"
Pasadena, USA - "Roughly half the soil is non-crystalline material"
NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has completed initial experiments showing the mineralogy of Martian soil is similar to weathered basaltic soils of volcanic origin in Hawaii. The minerals were identified... more
AirlinesAeroflot takes delivery of its 100th Airbus aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The new airplane is an A-330/300
Aeroflot, the Russian national carrier, has taken delivery of another A330-300, which will become the 100th Airbus aircraft to enter service with the airline. Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines,... more