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Press releaseeasyJet: awarded the Milan-Linate/Rome-Fiumicino route
Milan, Italy - The airline applauds the decision by the AGCM
easyJet has been awarded on October 26 the rights to fly between Milan-Linate and Rome-Fiumicino by the Competition Authority (AGCM). As a result, the airline will operate flights on the route. The... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Milan-Linate slots: Meridiana fly-Air Italy considers legal action to protect its interests
Rome, Italy - It wants to ascertain the criteria of the slot assignation to easyJet, since it proposed 8+8 links on the route
"Meridiana fly-Air Italy, with reference to the communication received from the Antitrust that has indicated easyJet as assignee of the slots at Linate airport to provide links with Rome-Fiumicino, considers... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and industry. Moody's cuts Finmeccanica's rating
Rome, Italy - In Naples' inquiry, the public prosecutors find two Pozzessere's Swiss bank accounts
The last days have been among the most difficult in the history of Finmeccanica: first the arrest of the former chief commercial officer of the group, Paolo Pozzessere, in the context of an inquiry, which... more
AccidentsNigerian Governor in critical conditions after crashing with his aircraft
Yola, Nigeria - Danbaba Sundai was reportedly piloting his Cessna 208B
Danbaba Suntai, Nigeria's Taraba State governor, is in critical conditions after the crash which involved his private aircraft, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration code 5N-BMJ, near Yola, the capital... more
Press releaseAlitalia Group: results for quarter three 2012
Rome, Italy - Load factor further rose to 78%
"The Board of Directors of Alitalia -Compagnia Aerea Italiana SpA, chaired by Roberto Colaninno, met on October 25 in Rome and examined the Group’s consolidated financial results at 30 September 2012, w... more
AirlinesThere are many problems to be fixed to get Kingfisher's aircraft flying again
New Delhi, India - The minister for civil aviation remains cautious
Kingfisher Airlines has managed to fix the controversy with its employees (AVIONEWS), but to get its aircraft flying again the company which used to be India's second largest and one out of the seven airlines... more
IndustryRockwell Collins-Cetca joint-venture for COMAC's C-919 aircraft
Cedar Rapids, USA - The two firms will manufacture communication and navigation systems for the airplane of the Chinese company
Rockwell Collins and China Electronics Technology Avionics Co (CETCA) have signed an agreement to establish a joint-venture (JV) to develop and manufacture the communication and navigation systems for... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert on the most part of the Peninsula in the week-end
Rome, Italy - A notice for adverse conditions has been issued
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecast, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice indicates rains of downpour or storm aspect on Liguria, Piedmont... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Eurocontrol: launch of Edition 2 of the European ATM Master Plan (VIDEO)
Brussels, Belgium - Developed by Eurocontrol and managed by the SESAR Joint Undertaking
A new and totally updated electronic version of the European Air Traffic Management Master Plan was launched on October 24 at EUROCONTROL (the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation). For... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. London-Southend Airport ready to start with the expansion works
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London-Southend Airport is ready to start with its expansion works, which should begin during the next month and finish in December 2013. The 10-million-pound project (roughly 12.35 million Euro) provides... more
IndustryAirbus expects to keep its advantage on Boeing for narrow-body aircraft market
Paris, France - "I think we will keep a 60/40 split in the market"
Airbus expects to keep a sharp advantage on Boeing for narrow-body aircraft orders in the 2011/2012 two-year period, according to the declarations released by John Lehay, chief commercial and chief operating... more
AirlinesNorwegian Air to open a new base at London-Gatwick with three Boeing 737/800 aircraft
London, United Kingdom - The company is not planning to operate long-haul flights from the second airport of the English capital
During Spring 2013 Norwegian Air Shuttle will open a new base at London-Gatwick Airport, the second busiest hub of the English capital in terms of passengers in transit (33.674.264 in 2011) after Heathrow.... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Kingfisher employees end their strike (2)
New Delhi, India - "I sincerely thank all of them for their faith and continuing commitment", company's president writes on Twitter
In the afternoon of Thursday 25 October 2012 the employees of Kingfisher Airlines accepted to end their strike, which was going on since the end of September, and so they are back to work: this is a surprising... more
AirlinesIndian authorities could compound Kingfisher Airline president's aircraft
New Delhi, India - Vijay Mallya is awaited in the country to attend the Formula 1 Grand Prix
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is considering the possibility to compound the personal aircraft of Vijay Mallya, president of Kingfisher Airlines, when the businessman, who is also co-owner of Sahara... more
Military aviationRussian committee: "Aircraft manufacturer MiG is a loss-making enterprise"
Moscow, Russia - "The distribution of infrastructure causes some concern"
The head of the parliamentary defense committee of the Russian Federation Vladimir Komoyedov declared that MiG, on of the most important military aircraft manufacturers in the country, is "A loss-making... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against US Airways
Washington, Usa - For $ 354,500
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $354,500 civil penalty against US Airways, Inc., of Phoenix, for operating a Boeing 757 airplane on 916 revenue flights when it was not in compliance... more
ReportNaples' Finmeccanica inquiry: the "Mystery" of Putin's helicopter
Naples, Italy - The public prosecutors are investigating the attitude change between the group and the Russian federation
"The boss does not want Putin to be mentioned, we can talk about 'Heads of State', not about Putin": this is what AgustaWestland chief executive officer Bruno Spagnolini told Marco Acca, responsible for... more
Press releaseAirplanes. European Parliament. Passenger rights: MEPs want loopholes closed
Strasbourg, France - Swift information and particular services for persons with reduced mobility
"Passengers on all types of transport must have swift information, help in the event of service disruptions and non-discriminatory access for persons with reduced mobility, to protect their rights, say... more
Press releaseAirbus: Singapore Airlines to order more A-380s and A-350XWBs
Toulouse, France - Maximum comfort and efficiency for medium and long haul routes
"Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will order 25 more wide-body aircraft from Airbus, comprising five double deck A-380s and 20 A-350/900 airplanes. The aircraft will be operated on the carrier’s l... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. European Parliament: Single European Sky must be implemented without further delay,urge MEPs
Strasbourg, France - Merged to clear congestion, boost safety, and a lot more...
National air traffic control spaces in Europe urgently need to be merged so as to clear congestion, boost safety, reduce flight times, delays and fares, create jobs and cut CO2 emissions from airplanes,... more
Airports"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw ready for Winter season
Warsaw, Poland - With ten new snow clearing units
"Chopin Airport" maintenance services have completed preparations for winter. Thanks to its state-of-the-art snow removal equipment, which is the finest in Poland, the Warsaw airport can maintain smooth... more
AirlinesKingfisher employees refuse company's offer: the aircraft remain grounded
New Delhi, India - The carrier will pay October's wages "As a goodwill gesture"
The situation of Kingfisher Airlines, whose employees are on strike from the end of September, shows no sign of improving: the offer made by the management of the carrier in these days (payment of three... more
IndustryBoeing: Heet will find ways to convert waste cooking oil for use as airplane fuel
Beijing, China - The industry and COMAC Technology Center announce first biofuel research project
A newly formed technology center created by Boeing and Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) has announced that Hangzhou Energy Engineering & Technology, Co., Ltd., (HEET) will conduct the center's... more
PeopleMartin Schmitt joins Lufthansa Cargo Executive Board
Frankfurt, Germany - Effective 1 January 2013
Martin Schmitt has been appointed to the Executive Board and as Labour Director at Lufthansa Cargo, effective 1 January 2013. The 52 year-old manager and head of the Lufthansa Corporate Personal Policy... more
IndustrySingapore Airlines orders Rolls-Royce engines for its Airbus airplanes
London, UK - For USD 2.6bn
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has received a USD 2.6bn order, at list prices, from Singapore Airlines for Trent engines to power 20 A-350/900 and five A-380 aircraft. The order includes... more
AirlinesDarwin Airline and Alitalia reinforce partnership
Lugano, Switzerland - For three years
Darwin Airline and Alitalia-Cai SpA signed on October 24 a three year partnership agreement that reinforces the relationship, started in 2010, with an intense marketing activity program. The agreement... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Tarhan starts talks for B&H Airlines' takeover
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina - "We don’t want some sort of adventurers to come in, like our previous partner”
The Turkish company Tarhan Tower Airline (TT) has started the talks for the acquisition of a 49% stake in B&H Airlines, the most important carrier of Bosnia and Herzegovina: representatives from TT have... more
SecurityEASA: EAD on Eurocopter AS-350B3 helicopters
Rome, Italy - The document is available on the "Specials" section by AVIONEWS
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) issued on October 19 an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) No 2012-0217E about the AS-350B3 helicopters by Eurocopter for the Rotorcraft Flight Manual – Section L... more
Civil aviationFAA seeks cvil penalty against Woodward, Inc.
Washington, Usa - For $ 246,450
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a civil penalty of $246,450 against Woodward, Inc., a Santa Clarita, Calif.-based aircraft repair station, and its subsidiary HRT for allegedly violating... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica inquiry: Senator Esteban Caselli involved for orders of aircraft and helicopters
Rome, Italy - Pozzessere: "He wanted 'A commission', but I refused"
A new name is involved in the Finmeccanica inquiry which is carried on by Naples' Public Prosecutor Office: on Tuesday 23 October 2012 Paolo Pozzessere was arrested, and there is an impending investigation... more
DiscussionsAircraft and transport. Blue Panorama and the new laws: the "Preventive composition" procedure. The situation
Rome, Italy - The situation is less simple than it seems
Blue Panorama Airlines SpA communicates it has requested the admission to the preventive composition in continuity under the "Development Decree": as the company itself stated in its press bulletin. The... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines places 7.5-billion-dollar order for 25 Airbus aircraft
Singapore, Singapore - Five A-380 and twenty A-350
On Wednesday 24 October 2012 Singapore Airlines communicated it placed a 7.5-billion-dollar order at list prices for five A-380 and twenty A-350XWB, whose deliveries are scheduled to start in 2017. The... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Court of Justice of the EU: judgment in joined cases Lufthansa and Tui Travel for flights have been delayed for a long time
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - The passengers may be compensated
"EU law provides that, if their flights are cancelled, passengers may receive fixed compensation amounting to between €250 and €600. In the judgment in Sturgeon and Others, the Court of Justice found tha... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Italian ENAC suspends licence to Blue Panorama and release a temporary one
Rome, Italy - After its request of admission to a preventive agreed procedure
"The Italian Civil Aviation Authority, ENAC, unveiled on October 23 that has suspended the licence to Blue Panorama and to release a temporary licence, following the request by the carrier according to... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Synergy Aerospace is the only bidder for the acquisition of TAP Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal - The Brazilian company selected among 13 candidates
The Portuguese government has admitted a single bidder for the privatization of State-owned TAP Portugal, the most important carrier of the European country: the Brazilian company Synergy Aerospace was... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: statement or the Preliminary Investigations Mr. Paolo Pozzessere
Rome, Italy - Mr. Paolo Pozzessere stood aside, in September 2011, as Commercial Director of the Finmeccanica Group
With reference to the precautionary measure issued today by the Judge for the Preliminary Investigations at the Court of Naples towards Mr. Paolo Pozzessere, and to the alleged payment of bribes by the... more
IndustryF-35 airplane completes first AIM-120 AMRAAM internal weapons release
Edwards AF Base, Usa - The second in three days
An F-35A test aircraft, flown by US Air Force Maj. Matthew Phillips, completed the first aerial weapons release of an AIM-120 AMRAAM (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile) from a conventional takeoff... more
IndustryBoeing increases production rate of its 777 wide-body aircraft
Everett, USA - From 7 to 8.3 airplanes per month
On Thursday 23 October 2012 Boeing began building the first 777 at the highest rate ever for a Boeing twin-aisle airplane. The rate of 8.3 airplanes per month is a nearly 20 percent increase over the previous... more
Press releaseFrench Prime Minister inaugurates A-350XWB aircraft Final Assembly Line
Toulouse, France - Facility named after Airbus pioneer and founding father, Roger Béteille
French Prime Minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault and Airbus President and Chief Executive Officer, Fabrice Brégier on October 23 in the morning officially inaugurated the 74,000 square-metre A-350 XWB Final... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. HNA Group acquires a 48% stake in Aigle Azur
Haikou, China - 40-million-dollar deal
On Tuesday 23 October 2012 the Chinese group Hainan Airlines Company Limited (HNA), the parent company of Hainan Airlines, communicated the acquisition of a 48% stake in the French company Aigle Azur Transports... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Fog causes strong inconvenience at London airports
London, United Kingdom - Almost 130 cancelled flights between Heathrow and City
The heavy fog which enveloped London in the morning of Tuesday 23 October 2012 created strong inconvenience to air traffic at Heathrow and City airports, with many cancelled flights, while others were... more
IndustryFrance backs Airbus in funding for development of A-350XWB aircraft
Toulouse, France - Ayrault: "it is essential that commitments are met in full"
Speaking at the inauguration of the new Airbus plant in Toulouse, French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault reasserted the backing of the government to the aerospace company in the funding needed for the... more
AerospaceASI: "Cheops", a mission to disclose the secrets of the esoplanets
Rome, Italy - The Italian Space Agency and Astrophisics Institute will give a basic contribution
It is a new project by ESA (European Space Agency) destined to the study of the extra-solar planets. "Cheops" (CHaracterizing ExOPlanets Satellite), approved last October 19 officially the realization... more
IndustryHelicopters and industry. Finmeccanica inquiry in Naples (4): is Orsi tottering?
Rome, Italy - AVIONEWS provides a portrait of the possible successors
The last developments of the inquiry on Finmeccanica which is carried on by Naples' Public Prosecutors could jeopardize the position of Giuseppe Orsi as chairman and chief executive officer of the group.... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland unveils new AW-119Kx Single Engine helicopter at "AMTC" (VIDEO)
Seattle, Usa - Its certification is scheduled in the first quarter of 2013
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces the launch of the AW-119Kx, the latest evolution of the proven and successful AW-119 single engine helicopter, which features the Garmin G1000H glass integrated... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: thunderstorms arriving on the two major islands
Rome, Italy - From on October 23, in the afternoon
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecast, has issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice announces rains on Sardinia from the afternoon of Tuesday October... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Aegean Airlines acquires Olympic Air
Athens, Greece - The two companies will maintain their own livery
The Greek company Aegean Airlines has communicated it has reached an agreement for the acquisition of Olympic Air, another carrier of the same European country, roughly two years after an attempted merger... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and industry. Finmeccanica inquiry (3): "Worrying recourse to corruptive practices"
Naples, Italy - Scajola: "I'm serene and at the judges' disposal"
Naples' examining magistrate has written about a "Worrying recourse to corruptive practices" which has emerged in the investigation on Finmeccanica which, in the morning of Tuesday 23 October 2012 led... more
AirlineseasyJet launches dedicated US website
Milan, Italy - And now it attracts passengers from America to Uzbekistan
easyJet is on October 22 launching a dedicated US website in response to growing demand from customers in the USA. Visits from the US now feature in easyJet's top ten league table by volume. The UK tops... more
UAS-DronesUnited Kingdom doubles the number of its UAV aircraft deployed in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - Five Reapers to be sent in the Middle East in the next weeks
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) is going to double the number of its UAV (Unmanned Aerial vehicle, remote-controlled aircraft with no pilot) aircraft deployed in Afghanistan, according to reports by the English... more