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IndustryHelibras, Eurocopter's subsidiary, reinforces supply chain in Brazil to build EC-725 helicopters
Itajubá, Brazil - For the Brazilian armed forces
During the inauguration of the new production facility in Minas Gerais, Eurocopter’s Helibras subsidiary signed on October 2 a contract with Brazil’s InbraAerospace to supply composite armor protection on... more
UAS-DronesIsraeli's Heron UAV replace Beechcraft Super King Air aircraft
Tel Aviv, Israel - The drone has a 36-hour endurance
Israeli Air Force has started to utilize its UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, remote-controlled aircraft with no pilot) for some surveillance and observation missions which were so far performed thanks to... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Kingfisher confirms talks with foreign companies
Mumbai, India - But the negotiation with its employees failed to bring any solution
The Indian company Kingfisher Airlines has confirmed to be involved in talks with both foreign and domestic carriers for their entrance into the airline's block of shares in a letter sent to Bombay Stock... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Aéroports de Paris to start revamp project for Paris-Orly
Paris, France - 700-million-Euro project to connect the two terminals through a new building
Paris-Orly Airport will be involved in a revamp project for an overall cost of 700 million Euro, according to the reports published by the French newspaper "La Tribune". The project provides the construction... more
CargoBoeing forecasts doublking of cargo aircraft fleet over the next 20 years
Atlanta, USA - According to the American firm, the sector will grow at a 5.2% annual rate
According to the figures reported by Boeing in its World Air Cargo Forecast 2012/2013, the global air cargo market will expand at a 5.2% annual rate over the next 20 years. Growth will be driven by world... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS report: training procedure completed for the 73 "Steinhoff" pilots on German Eurofighter airplanes
Decimomannu, Italy - For four weeks on Decimomannu airport, in Sardinia
The training procedure of the Jagdgeschwader 73 "Steinhoff" with Eurofighter airplanes of the German Department for four weeks on Decimomannu airport, in Sardinia, was completed last September 28, 2012. 22... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. Finmeccanica CEO in the US for talks with Boeing: merger plans?
Rome, Italy - The union of the two groups would create a company virtually larger than the EADS-BAE Systems marriage
The Italian newspaper "Il Messaggero", in its edition released on October 3, 2012, reports the news of the business trip in the United States of Giuseppe Orsi, Chairman and CEO of Finmeccanica Group: the... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Qatar Airways ready to join oneworld
Doha, Qatar - Both the alliance and the company declined to comment
Qatar Airways is ready to join the airlines of the oneworld alliance, according to reports by media of the Middle Eastern country, which claim that announcement will arrive on Monday 8 October during a... more
AirlinesEmirates takes delivery of two Airbus A-380 aircraft
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - They are the 24th and 25th models of the "Giant of the skies" to join the carrier's fleet
Emirates communicated it took delivery of two new Airbus A-380 aircraft on Tuesday 2 October 2012: they are 24th and 25th models of the "Giant of the skies" to join the Middle Eastern carrier's fleet. Emirates... more
Civil aviationElfaa: airlines call on Parliament to defend European safety rules from misinformation campaign
Brussels, Belgium - On behalf of 200 million European passengers
The European Low Fares Airlines Association (ELFAA), on behalf of our 200 million European passengers, urges the European Parliament to defend proven European safety rules, against misinformed calls to... more
Press releaseGermanwings defends itself against misleading report
Cologne, Germany - According to an incident on which the airline would have presente a report to BFU
"Welt" on September 28 reported an event involving a Germanwings aircraft which occurred nearly two years ago under the title “Germanwings covered up a near-crash over Cologne”. The article accuses Ger... more
AirlinesQatar Airways will not take delivery of its Dreamliner aircraft until engine defect is fixed
Doha, Qatar - The Middle Eastern company has an order for 30 airplanes
On Tuesday 2 October 2012, Qatar Airways chief executive officer Akbar al-Baker, meeting reporters at Doha, communicated that the company will not accept deliveries of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft it... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Aci Europe. Summer 2012: weak EU traffic while non EU enjoy strong growth
Brussels, Belgium - The image of a ‘two speed Europe’ in traffic terms continues
The latest traffic figures for Europe’s airports released on October 2 provide more evidence of an underwhelming summer season for the airplane transport sector. Overall passenger traffic at European a... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Billund Airport world first to allow passengers to print baggage tags
BIllund, Denmark - "So far the feedback we received has been 100% positive"
Billund Airport, in Denmark, has become the first hub in the world to allow its passengers in transit to print at home their baggage tags and boarding cards: the service is now fully operational after... more
Civil aviationDOT fines British Airways for violating price adversing, international baggage compensation rules
Washington, Usa - For $ 250,000
British Airways violated the US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) rules on full-fare advertising as well an international treaty on reimbursements for mishandled baggage, DOT said on October 1st. T... more
ConferencesEstel Conference starts: the international event with the advanced technologies in telecommunications
Rome, Italy - The conference from October 2 to 5 at the Centro Congressi Roma Eventi
Estel Conference, the first international conference in Europe about space and satellite telecommunications and integrated services promoted by IEEE-AESS started today, on October 2, 2012 and until next... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Verona Airport terminates its exaggerated contract with Ryanair
Verona, Italy - The management firm aims to return to financial stability
"With reference to the news of the suspension of the flights operated by Ryanair to and from Verona Airport, Catullo SpA, the management firm of the hub, confirms that on Friday 20 September the talks... more
IndustryBoeing announces Brazil's GOL order for sixty 737 MAX aircraft
Sao Paulo, Brazil - The 6-billion-dollar order is the largest from a single airline in South America's aviation history
Boeing has announced the purchase of sixty 737 MAX aircraft by GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes, the Brazilian low-cost carrier which had a share higher than 35% of domestic traffic in 2011. The order... more
AerospaceItalian ASI. "Iac 2012", International Astronautical Congress: world space exhibition started in Naples
Naples, Italy - With wishes from Napolitano, President of the Italian Republic and minister Profumo
The largest event of the year in the space sector was inaugurated on October 1st, 2012 morning in Naples, at the Mostra d'Oltremare exhibition centre: a message from Giorgio Napolitano, President of the... more
AirlinesSummer 2013: Air Berlin flies from Düsseldorf to Cagliari
Milan, Italy - With three weekly links
Air Berlin will inaugurate a new direct link with Sardinia in Summer 2013 with three no-stop weekly connections from Düsseldorf to Cagliari, as of next May 1st, 2013. It is the only carrier to offer... more
Military aviationRussian court grounds Su-24 military aircraft over noise issues
Chelyabinsk , Russia - Flights suspended at Shagol Base
On Monday October 1st 2012 the regional court in Chelyabinsk ordered a temporary suspension of flights by Sukhoi Su-24 at the Russian Air Force base of Shagol, which is located at roughly 1000 east of... more
IndustryBombardier announces order for five Global series business aircraft
Dorval, Canada - 500-million-dollar operation at list prices
Canada's Bombardier Aerospace, has announced orders for a total of five Global business jets from an undisclosed customer. The firm orders consist of four Global 6000 aircraft and one Global 8000 aircraft.... more
SecurityAircraft crews. EASA proposes flight limitation and rest requirement changes
Cologne, Germany - With more than 30 safety improvements
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on October 1, 2012 published its proposal to amend the current EU rules on flight and duty time limitations and rest requirements (FTL) for commercial air transport.... more
AccidentsA Cessna 414 airplane crashed shortly after dawn of yesterday near Ellbogen (Austria) provoking the death of six
Innsbruck, Austria - The airplane took off from Innsbruck was directed to Valencia, in Spain
A Cessna 414 airplane crashed yesterday on September 30, in the morning (at 7:20am) on the mountains around the Austrian city of Ellbogen, near Innsbuck, at an altitude of 1600m. The aircraft took off... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Prague-Ruzyn? to be renamed as "Václav Havel" Airport on Friday 5 October
Prague, Czech Republic - An exhibition in the hub to honour the former Czech president
Praga-Ruzyn? Airport will be officially named after the former president of Czech Republic Václav Havel on Friday 5 October 2012: the date has not been randomly chosen, since that day would have been... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA raises its 2012 profit forecasts
Geneva, Switzerland - But margins "Still balance on a knife-edge", Tony Tyler claims
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) raised its forecasts regarding the 2012 profits of the airlines, which should reach quota 4.1 billion dollars: according to the association, which is... more
Press releaseWind Jet aircraft. Italian ENAC denies rumours about the airline: to date no request to restart its activity
Rome, Italy - Or for the constitution of a newco
In a press bulletin released today, October 1st, 2012, ENAC (the Italian civil aviation authority) expresses some clarifications about rumours reported by some media regarding the activity restarting by... more
AccidentsNepalese aircraft accident: United Kingdom to take part in crash investigation
Kathmandu, Nepal - As provided by the International Civil Aviation Convention
Two officials from Britain's Air Accident Investigation Board have arrived in Kathmandu to assist local authorities on the investigation of the crash which caused the death of 19 persons, among which there... more
Finance and economyBoeing and National Bank of Abu Dhabi sign agreement for aircraft development financing
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The American manufacturer wants a leading role in the Middle East market
The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) and the American aerospace firm Boeing have signed an agreement to develop aircraft financing and leasing opportunities of mutual benefit in the Middle East market. The... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms on the north-east from yesterday evening
Rome, Italy - An additional bulletin for adverse weather conditions issued
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecast, has issued a further bulletin for adverse weather conditions that integrated and extended that previously diffused. The... more
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