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AirportsNew self check-in kiosks at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - 15 have been installed, available to passengers flying with seven airlines
Now, including the older-generation facilities, "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw offers as many as 23 self check-in kiosks. All belong to the airport and have been purchased to meet the needs of airlines and... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: Sikorsky to shut down Big Flats plant by the end of 2012
Big Flats, USA - 575 workers involved in the closedown
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation has announced the closedown of its facility in Big Flats, New York, by the end of 2012: in the plant, where Black Hawk helicopters are currently manufactured, work 575 persons. Stratford-based... more
AirlinesAir Europa toward Bolivia
Milan, Italy - Madrid-Santa Cruz de la Sierra route as of next November 29, 2012
Air Europa announced on Monday September 24 a new route to South America, Madrid-Santa Cruz de la Sierra, in Bolivia as of next November 29 to March 21, 2013. The link will have a flight twice per week... more
OccurrencesRyanair: another emergency landing for an aircraft of the Irish airline
Berlin, Germany - The Bratislava-bound plane forced to land at Berlin-Schoenefeld airport
Ryanair, the famous low-cost carrier, is experiencing a bad period: on Monday 24 September 2012 another aircraft of the Irish company was forced to perform an emergency landing, this time at Berlin-Schoenefeld... more
IndustryBoeing delivers United Airlines' first B-787 Dreamliner aircraft
Washington, Usa - UA is the first North American carrier to fly with this model
Boeing and United Airlines announced on September 24 the delivery of the airline's first 787 Dreamliner aircraft. United is the first airline in North America to take delivery of the 787. United has... more
IndustryBoeing and ANA announce orders for 11 B-787/9 Dreamliner airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Valued at $2.7 billion
Boeing and All Nippon Airlines (ANA) announced that the ANA Group has ordered an additional 11 B-787/9 Dreamliners. The order, valued at $2.7 billion at current list prices, bring the total number of 787s... more
HelicoptersAersud and Eurocopter present new EC-130T2 helicopter
Verona, Italy - The event will be held next October 4, 2012 in Trento
The event for the launch of the latest member of the Ecureuil family, the EC-130T2 helicopter, will take place next October 4, 2012 at the Helicopters Italia headquarters in Trento, official center of... more
IndustryBoeing and IFTC partner to enhance flight training capability in Europe
Antalya, Turkey - New "Green" facility is world's first self-sustaining flight training center
Boeing announces the addition of a new "Green" flight training center to the Boeing Flight Services training network. The facility, developed by International Flight Training Center (IFTC), opened on September... more
AerospaceFirst Russian private satellite ready to launch in 2013
Moscow, Russia - As reported by Dauria Aerospace's head
Dauria Aerospace's founder and chief executive officer Mikhail Kokorich has declared that the first Russian satellite, wholly manufactured and operated by a private company will be launched during 2013,... more
AirlinesLAN Airlines purchases a further 10 Blended Winglets for its Boeing 767 aircraft
Seattle, USA - The device reduces fuel burn by up to 1.9 million liters per aircraft per year
On Monday 24 September 2012 Aviation Partners Boeing announced that LAN Airlines, one of the largest companies in Latin America, ordered 10 additional Blended Winglet Systems for Boeing 767-300ER passenger... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. New Zealander firm enters the race for London-Stansted Airport
London, United Kingdom - The possible new bidder is a consortium guided by Infratil
BAA, the current operator of London-Stansted airport, must sell it after its renunciation to appeal another time against the decision of the UK Competition Commission which obliges it to get rid of the... more
AerospaceAstrium double prime-contractor for Astra 2F satellite launch from Kourou
Paris, France - Both for Ariane 5 ECA and for Astra 2F ordered by SES that will be launched together with GSAT 10
Astrium, Europe’s leading space technology company, is prime-contractor for both the Ariane 5 launcher and the Astra 2F satellite scheduled for launch from the European Space Centre in Kourou, French G... more
AerospaceEndeavour lands in LA piggybacked on a 747 aircraft, and gets ready for its last journey (VIDEO)
Los Angeles, USA - The final destination is the California Science Center
For a spacecraft which covered almost 200 million km, the last journey will be a piece of cake, even if the 19 km from Los Angeles Airport, where the Space Shuttle Endeavour is currently located, to the... more
AirlinesGulf Air appoints “Rephouse” as General Sales Agent for Italy
Rome, Italy - To market its Rome-Bahrain as well as the airline’s other destinations
Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has announced the appointment of Rephouse, as its exclusive General Sales Agent (GSA) in Italy to market Gulf Air’s Rome-Bahrain as well as the airline’s other desti... more
IndustryCivil aircraft. Sinopec and Airbus to develop Chinese aviation fuel
Blagnac, France - Partners support sustainable alternative fuel standard and supply
China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), one of China’s biggest energy companies and Airbus are developing and promoting renewable aviation fuel production for regular commercial use in China. Sinopec i... more
CargoBoeing delivers Africa's first 777 Freighter airplane to Ethiopian Airlines
Seattle, Usa - First African airline to operate 777F
"Boeing last September 20 delivered the first 777 Freighter to Ethiopian Airlines marking the first 777F to be operated by an African carrier. This 777F is being leased to Ethiopian Airlines from GECAS. The... more
Latest newsNotification for Finmeccanica and AgustaWetsland: "We are not involved in the alleged crimes"
Rome, Italy - Investigated for administrative responsibility, under issue 25 of decreee 231/01, in relation with the alleged crime at Issues 110, 319 and 322 bis of the Italian Criminal Code
We receive and publish: "With reference to the news which have been released today by some media, it must be clarified that it was served a notification of impeding investigation to Finmeccanica and AgustaWestland,... more
SecurityFAA achieves major NextGen milestone with contract for digital communications in aircraft
Washington, Usa - DataComm will revolutionize communications between air traffic controllers and pilots
On September 20, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a significant step forward in its Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) programs, awarding a contract that will supplement... more
AirlinesAirAsia CEO will submit to the board a plan to buy 100 Airbus aircraft
Singapore, Singapore - Currently the Malaysian carrier has no plans to enter the Indian market
On Friday 21 September 2012 Tony Fernandes, chief executive officer of AirAsia Berhad, the largest Asian low-cost company, has told Singapore's Foreign Correspondents Association to be ready to submit... more
AirportsAVIONEWS interviews Fausto Palombelli, Turin Airport managing director (VIDEO)
Turin, Italy - Sagat's head explains the strategies of Caselle's management firm
During the presentation of the "Re-evolution" programme, which involves the simplification of the fares and the increase of Meridiana fly-Air Italy flights from Turin-Caselle Airport, AVIONEWS interviewed... more
IndustryRolls-Royce: new facility in US North-East
London, UK - With a capacity to manufacture over 2,000 fan and turbine discs (heart of the engine) a year
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, on September 21 marked the beginning of construction of its new advanced aerospace disc manufacturing facility with a groundbreaking ceremony conducted by... more
Fair and shows"Africa Aerospace & Defense": Airbus pleased with Aerosud contribution to A-350XWB development
Pretoria, South Africa - "They have proved very proactive and adaptable"
On Friday 21 September 2012, during the international exhibition "Africa Aerospace & Defense 2012", Airbus international cooperation vice-president Simon Ward declared to be very pleased with the contribution... more
HelicoptersEurocopter helicopters for the Russian Ministry of Defense?
Moscow, Russia - Moscow is evaluating the purchase of five AS-355s
According to some rumours which have appeared on Russian press, based upon a photograph published on the newspaper "Nezavisimaya Gazeta" which shows Russian commandos jumping down from an AS-355 during... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Estonian Air switches London operations from Gatwick to City
London, United Kingdom - It will be the first Scandinavian and Baltic carrier to operate at the airport on the Thames
Estonian Air, 97.34% owned by the government of Estonia, from March 2013 will move its reference airport in London from Gatwick to City. The Tallinn-London route is currently operated twice a week towards... more
AirlinesAir Berlin streamlines management structure
Berlin, Germany - The carrier announced the restructuring ot is board
Air Berlin last September 19 unveiled several initiatives to strengthen its management structure and streamline the operation of its Board. Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, an experienced airline industry executive,... more
AerospaceNASA will send 18 teachers to perform experiments on reduced gravity aircraft
Houston, USA - Flight scheduled in April 2013
NASA, the American space agency, will send into space 18 teachers, who will be selected among the schools of the NASA Explorer Schools project (NES), with its reduced gravity aircraft, in order to perform... more
AirlinesAll Nippon Airways will purchase a further eleven Boeing 787 aircraft
Tokyo, Japan - The Japanese company is Dreamliner's main operator in the world
The Japanese company All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced on Friday 21 September 2012 the intention to add a further eleven Boeing 787s to the existing 55-aircraft order, 13 of which were already delivered:... more
Tilt-rotorsUS start test flight for Osprey airplane-helicopter hybrid in Japan
Yamaguchi, Japan - Local authorities invited to fly on the tilt-rotor on September 27
On Friday 21 September 2012 the US Marine Corps have started test flights of the MV-22 Osprey airplane-helicopter hybrid in Japan, as reported by local media. The first MV-22 test flight was performed... more
AirlinesUnited announces new routes from Cleveland hub
Chicago, Usa - To Nashville and Oklahoma City
United Airlines on September 20 announced plans to launch daily no-stop service from its Cleveland hub at "Hopkins International Airport" to Nashville and Oklahoma City, Okla. The United Express flights... more
AirportsHouston "George Bush" Airport: downturn in passengers and aircraft movements in August
Houston, USA - Slight improvement in the cargo sector
The results relative to August for Houston "George Bush" Intercontinental Airport show a downturn in the traffic figures of the Texan hub, both in terms of passengers in transit and aircraft movements. Travellers... more
AirportsGlasgow-Prestwick Airport: runway flooded, delays for departing and arriving aircraft
Glasgow, United Kingdom - Some flights diverted to Edinburgh
The heavy rain which hit Scotland on Thursday 20 September 2012 has generated strong inconvenience at Glasgow-Prestwick Airport: the main runway of the facility (orientation 13/31, length 2986 m) was flooded,... more
Press releaseAeroporti di Roma: new Airport-CDM procedure in Fiumicino gets underway
Rome, Italy - Improved punctuality of flights, reduction of taxiing time and fuel economy
"Since last Wednesday September 19, at the 'Leonardo da Vinci' Rome-Fiumicino Airport the Airport-CDM (Airport Collaborative Decision Making), a new computing platform based on an accurate system of real... more
Science and technologyBoeing and Sojitz to pursue Cybersecurity Business in Japan
Tokyo, Japan - Agreement targets government, civil and commercial markets
The Boeing Company and Sojitz Corporation, a global trading company, have agreed to work together to offer advanced cybersecurity solutions in Japan to help protect critical government, civil and commercial... more
IndustryIAE: Finnair chooses fuel efficient engines for its A-321 airplanes
Washington, Usa - The V2533-A5 will allow it to save about 300 tons of fuel per year per aircraft
Finnair has selected IAE International Aero Engines AG to supply engines for its five new A-321 extended range aircraft, entering the Finnair fleet from September 2013. The IAE V2533-A5 engines offer Finnair... more
Press releaseAlitalia grounds planes due to Sea (Milan-Linate) staff strike today, on September 21
Rome, Italy - As preventive measure to limit hardships in eight hour protest
"Alitalia has arranged preventive actions to limit hardships, planning a limited reduction of the number of flights, due to an eight hour (10am to 6pm) strike of some categories by SEA and SEA Handling... more
AirportsAircraft and technologies: JetBlue Airways automates the whole airport procedures
Las Vegas, USA - Ground assistants are destined to disappear: do-it-yourself procedures for passengers
The novelty, which is still in its experimental phase, comes from the USA, where JetBlue Airways, automating every procedure at Las Vegas Airport, eliminated almost completely the use of ground staff.... more
Fair and showsAircraft and exhibitions: Russia is protagonist at "Africa Aerospace and Defense 2012"
Pretoria, South Africa - Rosoboronexport has prepared a special presentation of the Pantsir-S1 air defence missile/gun system
Russia will present several full-scale weapon systems together for the first time at the international arms exhibition Africa Aerospace and Defence 2012 (19-23 September 2012, the Republic of South Africa).... more
SecurityFAA announces effort to enhance safety, increase efficiency and reduce aircraft emissions in Florida airspace
Orlando, Usa - Initiative is part of NextGen air traffic control modernization program
Acting Federal Aviation Administrator Michael Huerta today announced a collaborative NextGen effort that will increase safety and efficiency while reducing aircraft emissions for the passengers, air traffic... more
IndustryBoeing and Avalon finalize order for 25 aircraft
Seattle, USA - 2.4-billion-dollar agreement at list prices
On Thursday 20 September 2012 Boeing and the Irish leasing company Avolon finalized an order for 25 aircraft of the American aerospace manufacturer: this is an agreement for 2.4 billion dollars, at list... more
Fair and showsDenel and Alenia Aermacchi sign agreement on future collaboration
Pretoria, South-Africa - Manufacturing, training and MRO-work to flow from new partnership
Denel SOC and Italian aerospace company, Alenia Aermacchi (Finmeccanica Group), signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the "Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition" ("AAD2012") in Tshwane. This agreement... more
AerospacePostcards from Mars: rover Curiosity sends picture of a partial Solar eclipse
Houston, USA - NASA will host a teleconference on Thursday, Sept. 6 to provide a status update on the rover's mission
NASA's Curiosity, the biggest rover ever sent into space, which landed on Mars on August 6, 2012, is continuing its mission, and managed to take a picture of a partial Solar eclipse on the Red Planet. It... more
ReportMilitary helicopter clips commercial aircraft tail: no casualties among the passengers
Damascus, Syria - Condition of the chopper pilots is still unclear
On Thursday 20 September 2012 the rotor of a Syrian military helicopter clipped the tail of a passenger aircraft near Damascus: the Syrianair flight, according to reports by the Middle Eastern country's... more
Press releaseItalian Filt Cgil union. Flight assistant strike grounds Meridiana fly planes tomorrow
Rome, Italy - For eight hours, from 10am to 6:00pm
"'The eight hour strike, from 10am to 6pm by Meridiana fly's flight assistants, has been confirmed for tomorrow, on September 21, 2012. Filt Cgil reports it that has called for the protest, stressing... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC. MoU with Israel for security controls for flights departing from Italian airports
Rome, Italy - Signed with ISA on September 19 in Tel Aviv
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) declares on September 20 that its general director, Alessio Quaranta signed on September 19 a Memorandum of Understanding with the Israeli Security Agency (ISA)... more
AirportsSingapore-Changi Airport: strong growth for passengers and aircraft movements in August
Singapore, Singapore - The cargo sector remains on its negative trend
The traffic figures relative to August 2012 of Singapore-Changi Airport confirm the growth trend of the facility in South-East Asia, with very good results both in terms of passengers in transit and of... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Libya’s Buraq Air in pole position to acquire B&H Airlines
Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina - The Bosnian government does not want to repeat the negative experience of the partnership with Turkish Airlines
Libyan airline Buraq Air is reportedly in pole position for the acquisition of B&H Airlines, the most important carrier in Bosnia & Herzegovina, according to reports of media in the North African country.... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Ryanair levies charges on its passengers after their flight
London, United Kingdom - As revealed by the magazine of a consumer right charity
"Which?", a magazine published by the British consumer right charity with the same name, claims that the low-cost airline Ryanair took cash from its customers to cover charges after they had flown, violating... more
Latest newsAircraft and environment. European Union and China sign deal to cut greenhouse gases
Brussels, Belgium - Connie Hedegaard: "It is an important step for an ever closer cooperation"
On Thursday 20 September 2012 European Union Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs and Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming inked an agreement to cut greenhouse gases, through projects involving the... more
Fair and showsEurocopter at the "Africa Aerospace and Defense" consolidates role of its helicopters in African continent
Pretoria, South Africa - Consolidated and growing, with 650 units currently in service
The pivotal role played by Eurocopter helicopters in Africa in homeland security, law enforcement, rescue missions and military support are highlighted at the "AAD Airshow", in Pretoria, South Africa on... more
IndustryIndonesia takes delivery of first two Airbus Military C-295 aircraft
Seville, Spain - Ordered in February this year
Indonesia has taken delivery of two Airbus Military (AM) C-295 transport aircraft ordered in February this year. The aircraft are the first of nine to be delivered to the Indonesian Ministry of Defence... more