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Conferences"World Routes" in Abu Dhabi with 2,800 delegates, 750 airports and 300 airlines
Abu Dhabi, Uae - 40 airline CEOs and 16 tourism ministers expected
"World Routes", the 18th World Route Development Forum was officially opened on September 30 by Abu Dhabi Airports Company’s (ADAC) CEO, James Bennett. The event, which takes place over four days, attracts 2... more
AirportsFAA for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
Washington, Usa - The Authority dedicates new $20.5 million airport traffic control tower
US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Acting FAA Administrator Michael Huerta on Friday September 28 dedicated the new $20.5 million airport traffic control tower at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International... more
AirlinesMeridiana fly-Air Italy ready to replace Ryanair at Verona from October 12
Olbia, Italy - New routes to London and Palermo with 20,000 seats offered from 39 Euro
From October 12, which is the day Ryanair will leave Verona Airport, the catchment area will be finally able to open to an opportunity of healthy growth, as deserved by such an important market. The... more
Press releaseMeridiana fly-Air Italy. No more money from Italian taxpayers: let's cut "State aid" to Ryanair
Rome, Italy - Group's CCO Alessandro Notari: "It is a paradox which must be ended"
We receive and publish, reserving the same space to possible replies: "With reference to the request of an intervention by Ryanair on the airport charges, Meridiana fly-Air Italy points out that a Programme... more
AccidentsNepalese Aaircraft crash (2): Italian researchers saved thanks to a delay
Kathmandu, Nepal - "We were very lucky, but I say it with sadness for the persons who died"
Missing your aircraft can be one of the most unpleasant things when travelling, but sometimes it can also save your life: that is what happened today, September 28, 2012, to some Italian researchers who,... more
Civil aviationFAA establishes new center of excellence for General Aviation
Washington, Usa - Selected a team of universities to lead it
US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on September 27 announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected a team of universities to lead a new Air Transportation Center of Excellence... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: demand slowdown continues
Geneva, Switzerland - Global traffic results for August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported global traffic results for August showing demand for airplane transport continuing to flatten-out, but with significant regional variations.... more
AirportsFraport’s test phase for the new Pier A-Plus successfully completed at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - More than 2,000 test passengers try out the new area at Terminal 1
During the course of eight days during September 2012, two-thousand test passengers put Frankfurt Airport’s new Pier A-Plus at Terminal 1 to the acid test. Testing covered wayfinding, security control, p... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines and British Airways to begin a joint business agreement
Tokyo, Japan - The two companies will cooperate on their flights between Japan and Europe
British Airways (BA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) will begin a joint business agreement with the two airlines sharing revenue on applicable flights between Europe and Japan. The joint business, which starts... more
AerospaceInternational Space Station: ATV-3 undocking postponed
Toulouse, France - A new attempt will be performed today
The undocking of ATV-3 (Automated Transfer Vehicle) from the International Space Station was postponed due to an incorrect command. During operations ATV-3 performed perfectly in line with its pre-defined... more
IndustryLM: Eglin F-35 aircraft fleet at 20 and growing
Fort Worth, Usa - To support pilot and maintainer training
The 20th Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II airplane was delivered on September 27 to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., to support F-35 pilot and maintainer training taking place on the Emerald Coast. BF-15,... more
AccidentsAircraft crashes in Nepal: 19 casualties, no survivors (VIDEO)
Kathmandu, Nepal - The cause could be a bird-strike
A Lukla-bound Dornier 228/202 aircraft, registration code 9N-AHA, operated by the Nepalese company Sita Air, which took off from Kathmandu, crashed near the capital of Nepal at 6:30 am local time (00:45... more
IndustryAirbus: THAI takes delivery of its first A-380 airplane (VIDEO)
Toulouse, France - Airline becomes ninth operator of this aircraft
Thai Airways International (THAI) has taken delivery of its first A-380 airplane, becoming the ninth airline to operate the "World’s largest and most eco-efficient airliner". The aircraft was handed o... more
AirlinesPhilippine Airlines buys another 10 Airbus A-330 airplanes
Manila , The Philippines - Overall cost of 2.5 billion dollars at list prices
On Friday 28 September 2012 Philippine Airlines (PAL) communicated the agreement it signed with Airbus for the purchase of further 10 A-330 wide-body aircraft: Ramon Ang, president and chief operational... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Medvedev is thinking about a fourth airport for Moscow
Moscow, Russia - The prime minister asks an assessment on Yermolino airport
On September 28, 2012, during a cross-governmental conference on the development of Moscow’s transport system, the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev talked about the possibility t... more
IndustryBoeing celebrates first anniversary of first B-787 airplane delivery
Washington, Usa - It has delivered 25 Dreamliners to six different customers
On September 25 marked the one year anniversary of the first delivery of the first B-787 Dreamliner aircraft to Japan's ANA (All Nippon Airways). Since then, Boeing has delivered 25 Dreamliner airplanes... more
IndustryWTO Boeing case: EU requests to impose countermeasures against the US
Brussels, Belgium - The requested countermeasures would amount to up to 12 billion dollars annually
On September 27, 2012 the European Union asked the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Dispute Settlement Body to allow the imposition of countermeasures against the United States in the "Boeing case". T... more
AirportsAci Europe: airports commend EC's proactive plan to open more aviation markets
Brussels, Belgium - The Commission has developed a strategic approach
European airport trade body welcomed the adoption on September 27 by the European Commission of proposals to reshape its External Aviation Policy through increased aviation liberalisation at EU level. Europe’s a... more
Fair and shows"Jet Expo 2012": the gateway to success in Russia and the CIS
Moscow, Russia - The event takes place on September 27-29 in Moscow
The only business aviation exhibition in Russia and the CIS take places building on last year’s successful (over 6000 people visited it) switch to this single venue for both exhibition halls and the s... more
Military aviationUS Air Force was aware of F-22's problems ten years ago
New York, USA - "Associated Press" reveals it, citing internal documents
The US Air Force was aware of the problems of the the oxygen-supply system on the F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft for ten years, but the possible solutions were rejected because they were too expensive: this... more
Fair and showsBell with its 429 helicopter on static display at "Jet Expo"
Moscow, Russia - In corporate configuration
Bell Helicopter announced on September 26 its participation in the seventh annual "Jet Expo" in Moscow, held September 27-29 at Vnukovo-3 Business Aviation Terminal. The industry will have a strong presence... more
AirlinesTony Tyler (IATA) urges Philippines to eliminate taxes on aircraft operating international routes
Manila , Philippines - "It would lower the total cost of international passenger travel by 2.5%"
On Thursday 27 September 2012 Tony Tyler, director general and chief executive officer of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), during a visit in the Philippines invited the government of... more
HelicoptersEADS NA begins VFD of AAS-72X+ combat helicopters for US Army
Herndon, Usa - Demo flights will showcase its high/hot performance for Army’s Armed Aerial Scout mission
EADS North America has begun its Voluntary Flight Demonstration (VFD) for the Army’s Armed Aerial Scout helicopter program, flying two aircraft at a high-altitude test site for a series of demonstrations t... more
Press releaseAirplanes and State aid. Airbus: Boeing does not respect WTO decision, EU asks 12 Bn sanction
Blagnac, France - New chapter in eight year old conflict
The EU on September 27 filed a request for the WTO to grant USD 12 Bn in annual sanctions, following Boeing’s failure to address the clear verdict it suffered in the WTO’s March 2012 final judgment. It... more
AirportsItaly. Bologna Airport: overnight maintenance works on the runway
Bologna, Italy - Between Friday 28 and Saturday 29 September, from midnight to 6:00 am
Important maintenance interventions will be carried out in the night between 28 and 29 September on the runway at Bologna Airport. The works, which will include the recreation of the road markings and... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. United Airlines expects 3rd-qtr revenue fall between 1% and 2%
Chicago, USA - Recently the company estimated total consolidated capacity to fall 1.4 percent
The forecasts relative to the third quarter of 2012 of United Continental Holdings Inc, parent company of United Airlines, describe a difficult period for the American carrier. According to the estimates... more
IndustryATR delivers first -72/600 airplane for the Asiatic carrier
Toulouse, France - Taiwan’s UNI AIR will be the first carrier in Asia to operate the model
The European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR announced on September 27 the delivery of the very first ATR-72/600 aircraft in the livery of an Asian carrier. The aircraft, with registration number B-17001,... more
OccurrencesAir India Dreamliner aircraft involved in a bird-strike incident
Bangalore, India - No consequences for passengers and crew members
One of the two Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, which are part of the fleet of the airline since just a few days, after a four-year delay in the deliveries (AVIONEWS), was involved in a bird-strike... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport: new horizons for EU aviation
Brussels, Belgium - The EC is proposing to move ahead on three fronts
Global aviation is changing dramatically and Europe has been harder hit by the recession than many other regions. The European Commission has on September 26 set out an ambitious package of proposals to... more
OccurrencesTwo aircraft close to collision at Istanbul "Sabiha Gökçen" Airport
Istanbul, Turkey - Communications issues between airport staff and air traffic control
On Thursday 27 September 2012 the newspaper "Millyet" reported the news of an accident which was avoided at the last second at Istanbul "Sabiha Gökçen" Airport, the second hub of the Turkish capital. The i... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways to increase flights to Istanbul
Abu Dhabi, UAE - From next January 1, 2013
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced it will fly daily between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul from January 1, 2013. The Abu Dhabi-based airline launched services to... more
IndustryAirbus delivers the 100th A-320 Family aircraft assembled in China
Toulouse, France - Three years after the first model was delivered on 22nd June, 2009
The 100th A-320 Family aircraft assembled at Airbus’ A-320 Family Final Assembly Line China (FALC) was handed over on September 25 to Air China. This delivery from the Airbus Tianjin Delivery Centre c... more
Press releaseMalaysian Air Force is satisfied with the Airbus A-400M aircraft (VIDEO)
Toulouse, France - The South-Asian nation has ordered four airplanes, and is expected to take delivery of the first one in 2015.
Deputy Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force, Lieutenant General Datuk Roslan Saad, has given the Airbus Military A400M his thumbs up following his test flight of the new generation airlifter in Toulouse,... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Armavia for sale: possible interest on the part of Italian buyers
Yerevan, Armenia - In the past six months the company has amassed 5.3 million dollars in debt
Armavia, the most important Armenian airline, will be sold soon, according to reports by local media. The carrier, through its press secretary Nana Avetisova, has communicated that currently there are... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. British Airways and Canada's WestJet announce code-share agreement
London, United Kingdom - For connections to Ottawa, Edmonton, and Victoria
WestJet has announced it has entered into a code-share agreement with British Airways, enabling the English carrier to market and sell WestJet-operated flights. The "BA" code will be placed on select... more
Fair and showsAirbus Corporate Jets exhibits ACJ-319 airplane at "Jetexpo"
Blagnac, France - The event will take place at Vnukovo 3 Airport from 27th to 29th September
The Airbus ACJ-319 airplane is exhibited at "Jetexpo" (at Vnukovo 3 Airport from 27th to 29th September). Airbus Corporate Jets can also carry more people than other large business jets, allowing them... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. Bonferroni leaves Finmeccanica's board
Rome, Italy - The former executive desires to avoid any repercussions for Finmeccanica because of personal matters concerning his own professional activities
Finmeccanica has announced that Franco Bonferroni has resigned from his position as a member of the company’s board of directors. The company clarified that, in explaining his resignation, which was n... more
ReportSmolensk's Presidential aircraft crash: victims swapped and buried in the wrong grave
Warsaw, Poland - President Lech Kaczy?ski's twin brother: "There should be consequences"
At least two of the victims of the accident occurred on April 10, 2010 when the Tu-154 aircraft of the Polish Air Force crashed in Smolensk (Russia), killing all the 96 persons on board, among which there... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways celebrates five years of Milan-Abu Dhabi link
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The airline and Alitalia to code-share on the route from Rome
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has on September 26 celebrated five years of no-stop services between Milan and Abu Dhabi. The UAE flag carrier operates daily between... more
Fair and showsA woman, CityJet CEO, elected to the Board of the European Regions Airline Association
Dublin, Ireland - Christine Ourmières is only the second female presence in the Association's 32 year history
Christine Ourmières, CEO of Irish carrier CityJet, has been elected by members onto the Board of the European Regions Airline Association (ERA). Christine is only the second female Airline President... more
IndustryBoeing receives $1.9 billion order for 11 P-8A Poseidon aircraft
Seattle, Usa - US Navy orders 3rd phase of low-rate production, bringing total to 24
The US Navy on Sept. 21 awarded Boeing a $1.9 billion contract for 11 P-8A Poseidon aircraft, which will take the total fleet to 24 and bolster the service's anti-submarine, anti-surface warfare and intelligence,... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. EADS-BAE merger: Germany and United Kingdom want to see clearly
London, United Kingdom - London launches probe on the impact of the possible tie-up, Berlin wants guarantees about maintaining of the production sites
The possible merger between EADS and BAE Systems, which would create a 70-billion-Euro-per-year-turnover giant of the aerospace sector (AVIONEWS), must face the perplexities of Germany and United Kingdom... more
Military aviationDSCA notifies US Congress of possible Foreign Military Sale to South Korea
Washington, USA - The overall cost would be 6.2 billion dollars
In the past hours the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified to the Congress of the United States of a possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for 72 helicopters to South Korea Air Force. The... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. BNP doubts Finmeccanica-Thales alliance can be successful
Paris, France - According to the bank, the French firm would be better of joining Dassault
BNP Paribas, one of the most important banking groups in the world, released a report in which it expresses its doubts about a Finmeccanica-Thales merger, which has been suggested by several analysts in... more
Military aviationMaiden flight for Su-30SM fighter aircraft
Irkutsk, Russia - Thirty planes will be delivered to the Russian Ministry of Defense by 2015
On September 21, 2012, at the airfield of Irkutsk Aviation Plant, branch of JSC IRKUT Corporation (which is in its turn a part of United Aircraft Corporation) Su-30SM fighter, developed by JSC Sukhoi Design... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: thunderstorms on central-northern regions
Rome, Italy - Intense on Tuscany and Friuli Venezia Giulia
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecast, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice reports rains on central-northern regions as of on Wednesday morning... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers the first EC-145 helicopter to the Bolivian Air Force
Marignane, France - In 2011, the Air Force ordered two models to further modernize its fleet
Eurocopter delivered the first of two EC-145s to the Bolivian Air Force last August, during an official ceremony attended by the Bolivian President Evo Morales Aima and the High Command of the Bolivian... more
AirportsAirAsia ready to offer child-free zone on its aircraft
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The offer will be available from February 2013 on long-haul flights
A recent survey conducted by the search engine for flight tickets TripAdvisor has showed how 37% of British travellers would be ready to pay a higher fare in exchange for a child-free flight (AVIONEWS).... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. Boeing-Airbus controversy on government subsidies flares up again
Washington, USA - The US firm claims to be in compliance with the WTO ruling, and that "The same cannot be said of Airbus"
The controversy regarding the government subsidies for aircraft development between the two most important global competitors in the aerospace industry has flared up again: Boeing and Airbus are both at... more
Civil aviationFirst Chinese aircraft carrier enters into service
Dalian, China - "China has vast sea areas it needs to protect"
From Tuesday 25 September 2012 China is part of the "Club" of those nations with an aircraft carrier in their fleet: the Liaoning, which was named after a northeast province of the Asian country, officially... more