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AirlinesKingfisher aircraft to be grounded for another eight days
New Delhi, India - Arrest warrant for the chairman: cheques to Hyderabad airport bounced
The Indian airline Kingfisher will leave its aircraft grounded for another eight days, in an attempt to work out the controversies with its employees, who are in strike since the beginning of October... more
AirlineseasyJet announces its 16th destination from Venice
Milan, Italy - Flights to Manchester from February
easyJet has announced that from Friday 12 October 2012 the tickets of the new route which connects Venice and Manchester airports with three weekly flights are available. Flights will be operational... more
Civil aviationUAV aircraft incursion: Israel ready to introduce stricter regulations for general aviation
Tel Aviv, Israel - It will be necessary to maintain constant radio contact with the control centres of the air force
The entrance of a Lebanese UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a remote-controlled aircraft with no pilot) into Israeli airspace, which occurred on October 6, 2012 (AVIONEWS), will cause the implementation of... more
Press release"Estel Conference 2012" ended: a very good attendance and the hight level of the contents have paved the way to the 2013 edition
Rome, Italy - It will take place in Rome (October 22-25)
"The President of the Republic’s farewell greeting marked the end of the works at the ESTEL Conference 2012. The first international conference on satellite communications organized in Europe by IEEE-AESS (... more
Military aviationIraq purchases 24 Czech aircraft for 1 billion dollars
Baghdad, Iraq - L-159 multi-role combat and training aircraft
On Friday 12 October 2012 Iraq and Czech Republic inked a deal for the purchase of 24 training and combat aircraft: the spokesperson of Prague's Defense Ministry Jan Pejsek confirmed the deal and declared... more
AirlinesTwelve Flybe's Embraer 190 aircraft to fly for Finnair from October 28
helsinki, Finland - On several short-haul European routes
On Friday 12 October 2012 Flybe and Finnair announced an agreement according to which twelve 100-seat Embraer 190 aircraft of the English carrier will fly on behalf of the Finnish company on several short-haul... more
Military aviationHezbollah claims responsibility for UAV which entered Israeli airspace
Beirut, Lebanon - "This is not the first time and will not be the last. We can reach any place we want"
The Shi'ite Lebanese group Hezbollah claimed the responsibility for the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a remote-controlled airplane with no pilot) aircraft which entered Israeli airspace during the past... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IACA: final call for "Single European Sky" implementation
Brussels, Belgium - During the conference in Limassol (Cyprus) on October 11
At the "Single European Sky" conference in Limassol (Cyprus) on October 11, IACA (International Air Carrier Association) welcomed the very strong message delivered by Commissioner Kallas and echoed by... more
ReportAircraft forced to land at Ankara: exchange of accusations between Turkey, Russia and Syria
Ankara, Turkey - The United States back Erdogan
Exchange of accusations between Turkey, Russia and Syria in the context of the tensions generated by the episode of the Syrian civil aircraft forced by Turkish F-16s to land in Ankara. Moscow has accused... more
Press releaseeasyJet urges EU to break down walls of aviation protectionism
London, UK - On slots and ground handling
Carolyn McCall, CEO of easyJet, encouraged last October 9 the EU to break down the remaining walls of protectionism in European aviation on slots and ground handling. Speaking at the "European Aviation... more
CargoAustralia fines Emirates AUS$10 million in the context of the cargo aircraft case
Sydney, Australia - So far the total of the penalties is AUS$68 million
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) fined Emirates 10 million of Australian dollars in the context of the case on the cartel formed by several companies operating in the air cargo... more
Military aviationSweden offers eight Gripen aircraft to Croatia
Zagreb, Croatia - In order to replace the Mig-21 fleet
Yesterday the Swedish government, through Defence and Security Export Agency (FXM), has offered to Croatia the leasing for ten years of eight SAAB Gripen multi-role fighter aircraft. The deal includes... more
Civil aviationNATS's expertise in airspace management around major events brought to Middle East and around the world
Abu Dhabi, UAE - NATS CEO joins UK PM Cameron on trade mission to Brazil to sell British expertise
NATS, the global leader in Air Traffic Management solutions, is bringing its expertise in handling the air traffic around major events, such as the "London 2012 Olympic Games", to other countries looking... more
Civil aviationCivil airplane. EASA updates the Code of Conduct for its staff
Cologne, Germany - A similar policy is also being adopted by the members of its management board
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has updated the Code of Conduct for its staff, including an overarching policy on the Prevention and Mitigation of Conflict of Interest. A similar policy is also... more
AirportsPassenger increase at Frankfurt in September in spite of a downturn in aircraft movements
Frankfurt, Germany - But once again negative figures for cargo sector
In September 2012, the airport management firm Fraport AG welcomed around 5.36 million passengers at its Frankfurt home base, representing an increase of 52,000 passengers or 1% compared to September 2011,... more
AerospaceThe Shuttle Endeavour ready for its last mission
Los Angeles, USA - 12 miles to the California Science Center
The Shuttle Endeavour is ready for its last mission, which will start today, Thursday 11 October 2012, and will also be the one with the shortest course: the 12 miles (a bit less than 20 km) from the hangar... more
AerospaceEC: count-down to the second launch of Galileo satellites
Brussels, Belgium - This second pair of EADS Astrium satellites will be put into orbit on-board a Soyuz rocket operated by Arianespace
The countdown has started for the launch of Galileo's third and fourth satellites —scheduled for tomorrow at 18:15 UTC from Europe's spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. This second pair of EADS Astrium s... more
ReportMoscow accuses Turkey: "Passengers on the aircraft forced to land have been endangered" (2)
Moscow, Russia - Syria "An act of air piracy which contradicts civil aviation treaties"
Moscow has accused Turkey of having endangered the lives of the 17 Russian passengers, among which there were reportedly some children, who were on board of the Syrian aircraft which was forced to land... more
HelicoptersEC-130B4 helicopter makes its debut in the skies of Reunion Island
Marignane, France - Fresh from receiving permission to fly over Grand Canyon National Park, in Arizona
Fresh from receiving permission from the American authorities to fly over Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, Eurocopter’s EC-130 B4—one of the quietest helicopters in its class—made its debut on Oc... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: IATA backs the EU on "Single European Sky"
Geneva, Switzerland - Tyler: "Kallas' call for action could not be better timed"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reacted positively to statements made today by Siim Kallas, Vice-President of the European Commission and Transport Commissioner, asserting that delivering... more
Press releaseEC. "Single European Sky": ten years on and still not delivering
Brussels, Belgium - The declarations by VP Siim Kallas, European Commissioner for transport
"The 'Single European Sky', the flagship project to create a single European airspace –tripling capacity and halving air traffic costs– is 'Not delivering'. Vice-President Siim Kallas, European Commissioner for... more
AirlinesAlaska Air Group to order 50 Boeing aircraft
SeaTac, USA - The purchase will probably be a mix of 737, 737 MAX8 and 737 MAX9
Alaska Air Group Inc, parent company of Alaska Airlines, on Thursday 11 October 2012 will announce an order for 50 Boeing narrow-body aircraft by Boeing, according to reports by the "Wall Street Journal",... more
AirlinesCroatia Airlines cannot finance the purchase of the four A-319 aircraft ordered in 2008
Zagreb, Croatia - Ku?ko, CEO of the airline, will try to renegotiate the contract
According to the Croatian weekly "Globus", Croatia Airlines is not able to finance the purchase of the four A-319 aircraft ordered in 2008 at a cost of 135 million Euro: the chief executive officer of... more
Press releaseAir Seychelles sees 23 per cent quarter-on-quarter revenue growth
Turin, Italy - As restructuring program it tracks to 2012 break-even target
Air Seychelles on October 10 announced third quarter revenues of USD 13.8 million, up 23 per cent on the second quarter, as the airline’s restructuring program took effect in the drive towards profitability f... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. EU to sanction States which are late for pan-European airspace creation
Limassol, Cyprus - "There is a genuine risk that we will find ourselves unable to satisfy the rising demands of air travel"
The European Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas is planning to announce today, October 11, 2012, the intention to sanction those member States which are late for the implementation of the "Single European... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Record traffic for London-Heathrow Airport in September
London, United Kingdom - Among the BAA airports, good results for Glasgow and Aberdeen, downturn at London-Stansted and Southampton
September 2012 was a good month for London-Heathrow Airport: according to the figures released by the management firm BAA, passengers in transit at the busiest European hub were 6.3 million, with a 0.6%... more
ReportTurkish fighters force Syrian civil aircraft to land: "It carried weapons"
Ankara, Turkey - "It is unacceptable to use Turkish airspace for such shipments"
On Wednesday 10 October 2012 two F-16 of Turkish Air Force forced a civil aircraft operated by Syrian Airlines, which was flying from Moscow to Damascus, to land at Ankara Airport: according to some intelligence... more
ConferencesAircraft. EASA promotes the future of Safety Oversight
Cologne, Germany - On 10 and 11 October 2012 in Cologne
On 10 and 11 October 2012, EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) hosts its 4th annual safety conference, which this year focusses on Performance Based Oversight. More than 300 aviation specialists are... more
AirportsAci Europe: Swedavia becomes the world’s first carbon neutral national airport group in ACA context
Stockholm, Sweden - Airport Carbon Accreditation
Sweden’s national airport group, Swedavia on October 10 received the distinction of becoming the world’s first national airport group to achieve carbon neutrality across its suite of 10 airports. The air... more
AerospaceEUTELSAT 21B satellite arrives in Kourou
Paris, France - Readies for Ariane launch on November 9
The EUTELSAT 21B satellite of Eutelsat Communications has arrived in Kourou, French Guiana, and is now being prepared for launch on November 9 by Arianespace on board an Ariane 5 rocket (Flight VA210). Lift-off... more
IndustryLM: IKONOS satellite achieves 13 years in operations
Sunnyvale, Usa - New commercial imaging spacecraft progressing
Lockheed Martin is making steady progress in a key test phase on GeoEye’s next-generation, high-resolution imaging satellite, GeoEye-2, as IKONOS, the world’s first commercial remote sensing spacecraft mar... more
IndustryBoeing, KAL-ASD broadening defense collaboration for military aircraft
Seattle, Usa - The industry names managing director of its defense business in Saudi Arabia
Boeing and Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD) will broaden their cooperative relationship to include rotorcraft, fixed-wing aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, and military aircraft maintenance and... more
AirlinesPassengers growing on Lufthansa Group's aircraft from January to September 2012
Frankfurt, Germany - 78.8 million passengers in the first nine months of the year
Rising results for the companies of Lufthansa group in the first nine months of 2012: from January to September Lufthansa German Airlines, SWISS and Austrian Airlines carried a total of 78.8 million passengers,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Russian antitrust to investigate deal between Aeroflot and Moscow-Sheremetyevo Airport
Moscow, Russia - The alliance with the airline could force other companies to leave the airport
The Federal Anti-Monopoly Service (FAS), the antitrust government body of the Russian Federation, could block the agreement signed between Aeroflot, the most important airline of the country, and Moscow-Sheremetyevo... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. EADS and BAE ditch their merger
London, United Kingdom - According to the two companies, it was not possible to find an agreement with the German government
"Much Ado About Nothing": this could be a good title to describe the much-discussed merger between EADS and BAE Systems, which would have created a giant of the aerospace sector with a revenue of 70 billion... more
HelicoptersEurocopter showcases the newly upgraded EC-130T2 helicopter in a two week European demo-tour
Marignane, France - With special emphasis on its capacity for aerial work
Eurocopter’s newest lightweight single engine helicopter –the EC-130T2- is completing a two-week demo tour in several European countries to demonstrate its exceptional capabilities for aerial work and... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner on city holidays: Istanbul, Prague and Madrid are the cheapest destinations
Rome, Italy - Rome is the most expensive: the cost of hotels makes the difference
According to the research conducted by the flight search engine Skyscanner, Istanbul, Prague and Madrid are the cheapest European cities for a three-day holiday. The title of "Most expensive city" goes... more
OccurrencesFour emergency landings for Russian aircraft in the past 48 hours
Moscow, Russia - One of them because of the birth of a baby on board
Four aircraft operated by Russian airlines were forced to perform emergency landings in the past 48 hours: three of them were due to technical issues, and one to the birth of a baby on board. The first... more
AirportsAircraft diversions at Dubai Airport for fog and stop to back-up system: operations were restored with delays
Dubai, UAE - Still hardships and 50 flights diverted to other airports
Dubai Airports confirms the closure of both runways at Dubai International this morning (on October 9) at 0645 resulted in the diversion of 50 flights to a number of airports in the region including Dubai... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Kingfisher CEO asks employees to end their strike
New Delhi, India - "We are aware it is a big ask, but no potential investor will put his money in an airline that is not operational"
Sanjay Aggarwal, chief executive officer of Kingfisher Airlines, has written a letter to the employees, urging them to end the strike which is paralyzing the operations of the company. "Without all... more
IndustryTurkish Airlines orders another 15 A-330 aircraft
Toulouse, France - Efficient reliable A-330 family remains the popular choice
Turkish Airlines has placed an order for 15 A-330/300 airplanes, their seventh order for the A-330 family of aircraft and their twentieth Airbus order overall. The aircraft will be operated on medium and... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. EADS-BAE merger: NATO does not comment the possible operation
Brussels, Belgium - Rasmussen: "It is a commercial decision, and it’s for shareholders and involved governments to figure that out"
During the meeting between the ministers of defense of NATO’s 28 member states in Brussels, the secretary general of the Atlantic Alliance Anders Fogh Rasmussen declined to comment the possible merger b... more
SecurityTwo aircraft close to collision in Australia for air traffic controller mistake
Darwin, Australia - Safety Bureau started an investigation
Two Qantas aircraft were close to a mid-air collision near Darwin Airport, Australia, because of an error of an air traffic controller: the incident occurred during the past weeks, but was released just... more
Civil aviationUnidentified flying object in Israeli airspace: Tel Aviv Airport suspends operations
Tel Aviv, Israel - Investigations showed it was not a hostile aircraft
The presence of an unidentified flying object close to Israeli airspace caused the suspension of every operation at Tel Aviv "Ben Gurion" Airport in the morning of Wednesday 10 October 2012. Fighters... more
Civil aviationIndian airports could soon welcome Airbus A-380 aircraft
New Delhi, India - So far the local government had barred the "Giant of the skies" in the country airports to protect domestic airlines
The Indian airports could soon welcome the Airbus A-380 aircraft on their runways: so far the local government had denied the "Giant of the skies" to fly to and from India, because domestic airlines would... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: passenger growth of 23 percent in Q3
Abu Dhabi, UAE - On track to carry 10 million passengers in 2012, driven by record seat factors
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, reported third quarter revenues of US$ 1.3 billion, up 19 per cent on 2011 (US$ 1.1 billion). The record revenues reflected passenger numbers up 23 per... more
HelicoptersThe Royal Thai Army signs a contract for two AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - These aircraft will be delivered in 2014
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced on October 8 that the Royal Thai Army has signed a contract for two AW-139 twin-engine helicopters. These aircraft will be delivered in 2014 to perform... more
AirlinesSeptember results: bad month for United Airlines aircraft
Chicago, USA - Passengers decreased by 2%
September 2012 was a negative month for United Airlines: indeed, almost every figure relative to the past month is negative. Overall the company carried 2% less passengers on its aircraft, compared with... more
DefenseAircraft and finance. Ryanair excluded from Stansted airport sale process
London, United Kingdom - The company wanted to purchase a minority stake
Ferrovial, the Spanish group which owns BAA, the management firm of several airports in the United Kingdom such as London-Heathrow, Aberdeen and Glasgow International, has communicated to Ryanair the intention... more
AirportsSeptember passenger numbers fall at "Chopin" Airport in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - A 10.3% drop year-on-year
"Chopin" Airport in Warsaw handled 894,000 passengers in September 2012, a 10.3% drop year-on-year. September also saw a fall in aircraft movements, with 12% less landings and take-offs than a year... more