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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
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Lufthansa ready to launch low-cost airline
Cologne, Germany - Flight operations set to start on January 1st, 2013
As told in advance by AVIONEWS a few days ago, between Lufthansa's management and the supervisory board of the company, which was held on Wednesday 19 September, generated very big news for the largest... more
Fair and showsATR at the "Africa Aerospace and Defence" with its 72/600 airplane on display
Toulouse, France - The aircraft in question has been brought especially for the event
ATR, world manufacturer for regional aircraft below 90 seats, is marking its solid and dynamic presence in Africa with its ATR-72/600 on display at the "Africa Aerospace and Defence" (AAD) show at Waterkloof... more
AccidentsSpanair aircraft crash: case dismissed, no culprits
Madrid, Spain - The relatives of the victims: "It is a very dangerous precedent"
No sentence for the accident of Spanair MD-82 aircraft which crashed on August 20, 2008 at Madrid-Barajas Airport: the section 15 of the Madrid court of the Audiencia Provincial decided on September 19,... more
Civil aviationCancellation of Iran-bound flights revealed to be a hoax
London, United Kingdom - BMI and Austrian Airlines will stop their flight, because of controversies regarding refueling
On Wednesday 19 September 2012 some websites reported rumours stating that Austrian Airlines, the most important carrier in Austria, and British Midland International, an English company which is part... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines purchases 268 sets of winglets for its 737 NextGen aircraft
Dallas, USA - It is the largest order ever received by Aviation Partners Boeing
On Wednesday 19 September 2012 Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) communicated it has received an order for 268 sets of winglets by Southwest Airlines: this is the largest sale ever realized by the Seattle-based... more
IndustryTurbomeca: MCO 2 contract with the French Government, covering engines for helicopters
Bordes, France - The first agreement Global Support Package was signed in 2001 with the DGA
Turbomeca (Safran group) has renewed the “MCO” (Global Support Package) contract, entitled MCO 2 (the first contract, MCO 1, was signed in 2001 with the DGA), with the French Government. Turbomeca und... more
Fair and showsAlenia Aermacchi with its C-27J airplane at the "Africa Aerospace & Defence 2012 Airshow"
Pretoria, South Africa - At Waterkloof Air Base near Pretoria, South Africa
Alenia Aermacchi (AA), a Finmeccanica company, is participating in the "AFRICA Aerospace & Defence 2012 Airshow" at Waterkloof Air Base near Pretoria, South Africa. AA will feature its tactical transport... more
Military aviationUS Air Force is "Optimistic" about the development of KC-46 tanker aircraft
Washington, USA - Singapore requested information for the possible export of Boeing's new airplane
Major General John Thompson, meeting the journalists at the Air Force Association annual conference, declared to be "Optimistic" about the future of the KC-46 tanker-aircraft project, but that he remains... more
HelicoptersNew Australian Helicopter Industry Association ready for takeoff
Brisbane, Australia - The first meeting is scheduled on November 3
The first annual general meeting of the new Australian helicopter industry body is just a few weeks ahead: the scheduled date is November 3, and the place is Brisbane. The Australian Helicopter Industry... more
IndustryCCB Leasing purchases fifty Comac C-919 aircraft
Shanghai, China - The orders for the new Chinese airplane reach 330
On Wednesday 19 September 2012 CCB Financial Leasing Corporation Limited, the finance leasing arm of China Construction Bank Corp and Bank of America Corp ordered fifty C-919 aircraft manufactured by COMAC... more
Civil aviationCivil aircraft. Iata: strengthening Japan’s aviation competitiveness
Tokyo, Japan - Reducing cost of infrastructure and working about competitiveness of travel and tourism
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on Japan to capitalize on the economic benefits of airplane transport by improving the sector’s competitiveness. Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director Gen... more
Civil aviationIrish and Spanish civil aviation authorities to investigate on Ryanair's aircraft incidents
Dublin, Ireland - The Irish company accuses Spanish authorities of falsifying information
The Spanish and Irish authorities for civil aviation decided to perform a joint investigation relative to the recent incidents which involved aircraft of the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair in Spain (AVIONEWS... more
AirlinesAir France announces investment for several hundred million Euro to renew its aircraft
Paris, france - "The company wants to regain its leadership position"
The French airline Air France has announced the intention to invest several hundred million Euro to renew the aircraft of its fleet. The Tremblay-en-France-based company will modify the First and Business... more
Tilt-rotorsUSA-Japan agreement about deployment of Osprey airplane-helicopter hybrid in the Asian country
Tokyo, Japan - The first test flights of the aircraft could begin this week in Okinawa
United States and Japan reached an agreement for the deployment of the airplane-helicopter hybrid MV-22 Osprey in the Asian country, in spite of the strong concern among the inhabitants of the zones close... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Taiwan plans $15.5 billion investment to upgrade its main airport
Taipei, Taiwan - The project involves a capacity increase to 75 million passengers per year
Taiwan government has announced its intention to start a 15.5-billion-dollar (almost 12 billion Euro) project for the expansion of Taiwan-Taoyuan International Airport. A first project for the expansion... more
AirlinesNew link Bologna-Eindhoven with Transavia.com
Bologna, Italy - From April 2, 2013 and three weekly flights
The new scheduled flight Bologna-Eindhoven will start next April 2, 2013, served with Transavia.com by a B-737 Next Generation airplane and three weekly connections (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday). For... more
Press releaseAir Berlin presents sustainability measures
Milan, Italy - Target is to reduce consumption to three litres
On 17th September Air Berlin made public the diverse measures it is taking in the area of sustainability. Germany’s airline is aware of its responsibility, both for the environment and towards humankind. I... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: strong winds and storms on the central-northern regions
Rome, Italy - From this morning
The Italian Civil Defense Department has issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice reports rains on Lombardy, Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Marche, Umbria and Lazio from today,... more
Press releaseAlitalia airplanes: rescheduled more than 60,000 Wind Jet passengers from last August 13
Rome, Italy - Two thousand emails received
"Alitalia made all possible to meet request for Wind Jet grounded passengers. More than 60,000 people with a ticket, were rescheduled on special flights from last August 13 and with over 350 flights also... more
AirportsAircraft and finance. Uncontested victory for Save (Venice) in the race for Trieste Airport
Trieste, Italy - Venice Airport management firm's declaration of interest was the only one to be lodged
Save, the management firm of Venice and Treviso airports, puts its hands also on Trieste: as told in advance by AVIONEWS, the firm guided by president and chief executive officer Enrico Marchi was the... more