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AirlinesVueling increases the number of passengers carried in July by 23%
Barcelona, Spain - The company increases its load factor by 2.3 points year-on-year, reaching an 80.3% load factor
Vueling Airlines carried 1,742,711 passengers in July 2012. This represents a 23% increase compared to July 2011. The company reached a load factor of 80.3%, 2.3 points higher than last year. Summer... more
AirlinesEagle Air aircraft still grounded after hairline-crack finding
Hamilton, New Zealand - Only four airplanes are back flying
Eagle Airways, Air New Zealand subsidiary, has still ten aircraft grounded after the finding of some hairline cracks on the tail of 14 out of the 18 Beechcraft 1900Ds it has in its fleet (AVIONEWS). The... more
ReportSaudi Arabia: no Iran-bound Israeli aircraft through its air space
Tel Aviv, Israel - "We will shoot down any fighter heading to Tehran"
A strange declaration was reported today by many press agencies worldwide which quoted an Israeli newspaper. Saudi Arabia, an old enemy of Iran and one of the strongest allies of the United States in... more
AirportsAircraft and transport, Verona: 15 million Euro to save "Catullo" Airport
Verona, Italy - The shareholders will have to approve the recapitalization in tomorrow's assembly
Friday 10/08/2012 will be a crucial day for Verona Airport and Aeroporto "Valerio Catullo" SpA, the management firm of the facility: the shareholders assembly will have to vote for the hub's recapitalization,... more
HelicoptersBell 429 helicopter receives Airworthiness Certificate in China
Fort Worth, Usa - The industry announced it today
Bell Helicopter announced today that it has received its airworthiness certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for the Bell 429. The certification follows the first complete... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model DHC-8 series airplanes (2012-15-16)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of rudder control, reduced directional control of the airplane on the ground, or a jammed nose landing gear (NLG) door that could prevent
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 8, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 47277-47279] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on HPH sro models 304C, 304CZ, and 304CZ-17 sailplanes (2012-16-03)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to address the unsafe condition on the products
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 8, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 47275-47277] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
Military aviationRoyal Saudi Air Force is the largest international operator of F-15 aircraft
Washington, USA - The country ordered the engines to power the type
The Boeing F-15 fighter aircraft is part of the backbone of many Nato allies. The aircraft is widely sold worldwide, most of all in those countries which have a strategic role in Middle East and in the... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport: Saturday will be the busiest day of the year in 2012 in Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca, Spain - 918 movements expected in the island hub
Palma de Mallorca airport will start a very busy week-end on Friday. From Friday 10 to Sunday 12 August the hub expects to handle 2537 aircraft movements, with over 438,000 seats available for passengers... more
AirlinesAirAsia X to lease six Airbus A-330 aircraft
Washington, USA - "We will be the dominant market leader in the low-cost long-haul segment"
US International Lease Finance will deliver six Airbus A-330/300 medium/long haul aircraft to the Sepang-based company AirAsia X, a subsidiary of the Malaysian AirAsia. The carrier already has a fleet... more
DiscussionsAircraft and pollution: research team verify air quality during Olympics
London, United Kingdom - 80 scientists from 11 universities
The beginning of the London Olympics has been followed by an increase in air pollution over the British capital. A research team started a mission which aims to verify the origin of this pollution. The... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: AA pilots reject contract offer, it will end up in court
Washington, USA - Mechanics accept with a narrow majority
American Airlines (AA) pilots have rejected the last contract renewal offer proposed by the company, and so they will await the ruling of the New York Bankruptcy Court. The Allied Pilots Association... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Qatar Airways signs agreement with small Canadian carrier
Toronto, Canada - The airline will offer connections with Toronto and Halifax
Qatar Airways, one of the most important carriers in the world, signed an interline agreement with Porter Airlines, a small Canadian regional company. According to the terms of this new partnership,... more
ReportAntarctica: rescue aircraft saves injured Antarctic researcher
McMurdo, Antarctica - Dangerous mission successfully performed
A team of Australian medics completed today a dangerous and audacious rescue mission today. The team, which took off from McMurdo, landed the airplane on an icy runway in minus 30C temperatures. The... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: IAG interested in acquiring AA stake
London, United Kingdom - Willie Walsh: "It is something we are going to look at"
International Airline Group (IAG) the holding formed by the merger of British Airways and Iberia, could be interested in acquiring a stake in American Airlines (AA), as confirmed by its chief executive... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B4-603, B4-605R, and B4-622R; A-300C4-605R Variant F; and A-300F4-600R series airplanes (2012-15-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent sparking due to electrical chafing when flammable vapors are present in the area, which could cause an uncontrolled fire
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 8, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 47273-47275] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
IndustryInvestigation on the Dreamliner aircraft engine: shaft fracture found
Cincinnati, USA - Japan Airlines' 787s still flying
The investigation of the problems experienced by a GEnx-1B engine, manufactured by General Electric (GE), which powers 787 Dreamliner aircraft, is starting to provide the first results: the inspectors... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines: Air Canada to launch new low-cost subsidiary in 2013
Montreal, Canada - Dreamliner expected in 2014
Air Canada declared that it is going to launch a new low-cost subsidiary in 2013. Details of the plan to start the new carrier are still being formulated, but the carrier underlined the importance of this... more
AirportsThick fog at Manchester airport: aircraft unable to land
Manchester, UK - Eight flights diverted to other airports
Some flights which were meant to land at Manchester airport were diverted to other hubs by the air traffic controllers, because of the thick fog which covered the English city on Thursday 09/08/2012 morning. The... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: FAA UPN 2012-20111122003
Rome, Italy - The complete document (70 pages) is possible to see in the "Specials" of AVIONEWS
The purpose of this notification is to advise all aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, maintenance organizations, and parts distributors regarding suspected unapproved component parts incorporated... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Horizon Air
Seattle, Usa - For a $ 1 million
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a civil penalty of $1,005,000 against Horizon Air of Seattle, for allegedly operating 22 Bombardier DHC-8-402 turboprop airliners on more than 186,000... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 747/100B SUD, 747/300, 747/400, and 747/400D; and 747-200B airplanes (2012-15-13)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the tension ties, shear webs, and frames of the upper deck, which could result in rapid decompression and reduced structural integrity of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 8, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 47267-47273] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
Sport aviation"5th AeroFest" with ultralight airplanes from all Brazil
Porto Seghuro, Brazil - The event takes place from August 9 to 12
About hundred of ultralight airplanes and over 300 pilots participate at the "5th AeroFest" in the Fly Club of Mutà, 10 km far from the center of Porto Seghuro and takes place from today August 9 to next... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC convokes today Wind Jet to verify schedule pending on the definition agreement with Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The Authority continues to control the situation
"The Italian Civil Aviation Authority ENAC, with reference to ongoing negotiations between Alitalia and Wind Jet, took note of it and of the positive improvements of the dealing that the Authority asks... more
Military aviationSukhoi tests new Pak-Fa aircraft radar
Moscow, Russia - Fourth prototype by the end of 2012
Sukhoi's work continue on Russian latest warplanes. After the short close-up on the Su-35 (AVIONEWS), the company revealed it was carrying on tests for the new radar of its fifth-generation aircraft, the... more
OccurrencesBombardier aircraft performs emergency landing in Japan
Miyazaki, Japan - An engine overheats and forces the U-turn
A Bombardier DHC-8 twin-engine turboprop with 55 people on board was forced to an emergency landing with only one engine working yesterday evening in Japan. Shortly after the aircraft took off from... more
Military aviationAircraft and geopolitics: Indonesia prefers NATO's technology
Jakarta, Indonesia - "We have chosen the F-16"
Yesterday, AVIONEWS reported the latest Indonesian Defence Department's declarations about the delivery of the first EMB-314 Super Tucano close ground support turboprop aircraft. Today, August 8, 2012,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: union threatens Lufthansa with a strike menace
Frankfurt, Germany - Cabin crew ready to down tools
Unabhängige Flugbegleiter Organisation (Ufo), a union which represents more than 12,000 flight attendants and pursers in Germany, announced on Wednesday 08/08/2012, if there are not substantial changes... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: rain arriving on the Alps
Rome, Italy - On Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia
Fresh flows at altitude will bring sparse precipitations on the eastern side, as of tomorrow. The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecast, issued today a notice for... more
Press releaseCathay Pacific announces 2012 interim results
Milan, Italy - The Group has recorded a loss for EUR 97 million
The Cathay Pacific Group reported an attributable loss of HK$935 million for the first six months of 2012. This compares to the profit of HK$2,808 million in the first half of 2011. Loss per share was... more
AirlinesUnited reports July 2012 operational performance
Chicago, Usa - The combined results unveiled today
United Continental Holdings, Inc. today reported July 2012 combined operational results for its airline units. UAL's consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) in July 2012 decreased 2.8 percent... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia-Wind Jet merger: here is the deal
Rome, Italy - Off-the-record confirmed by worker union sources
Today was meant to be the decisive day to settle the deal between Wind Jet and Alitalia for the incorporation of the Sicilian low-cost carrier into the most important Italian company, which is going on... more
SecurityAircraft and transport: Qantas improves flight crew checks after pilot oversight
Sydney, Australia - The crew had not entered the progressive take-off speed into the navigation plan
Qantas, the most important Australian airline, communicated it has improved the flight crew checks which must be performed before take-off, after an oversight, which fortunately had no consequences, occurred... more
IndustryRussia: Sukhoi continues Su-35 aircraft test flights
Moscow, Russia - 50 aircraft expected by the end of 2015
Sukhoi, the popular Russian aircraft-maker which recently launched its new short/medium haul SSJ-100 commercial aircraft, is definitely better known for its success in military fighter programmes. As well... more
HelicoptersBell 429 helicopter receives increased weight approval in Thailand
Fort Worth, Usa - It is the thirteenth country
Bell Helicopter announced today that the Department of Civil Aviation in Thailand is the thirteenth country to approve the increased maximum gross weight for the Bell 429 based on Transport Canada's certification.... more
AirportsBrussels-Charleroi Airport registered 699,037 passengers in July
Brussels, Belgium - With an increase of 17%
Brussels South Charleroi Airport registered a total of 699,037 passengers in July. This represents an increase of 17% compared to the 595,903 passengers registered in the same month last year. This... more
ReportAircraft and crisis: "We killed a Russian General in Syria"
Damascus, Syria - Moscow: "There are no officers with that surname"
Clashes in Syria continue without a break. President Assad's Alawite troops are taking hits while the Free Syrian Army is obtaining more space on mass-media channels. In particular, today August 8,... more
AirlinesAir Berlin modernises container aircraft fleet
Milan, Italy - Emission reduction of 1,100 tonnes per year expected
Air Berlin is modernising its container fleet and will be utilising lightweight containers to transport freight and baggage for the first time. Over 750 will be successively changed to lightweight units.... more
HelicoptersBell 214ST helicopter crashes in a cotton field
Ellis Country, USA - It was operating tests for the new Relentless
The B-214ST is the largest variant of the popular twin-engine helicopter family produced by Bell. It was developed in the late 1970s as a military helicopter for Iran, but only 96 were ever built. Compared... more
Finance and economyAircraft and transport: Fraport's revenue increases in the first half of 2012
Frankfurt, Germany - But the cargo sector is experiencing a strong drop
Fraport, one of the most important airport operators in Europe, obtained good results in the first half of 2012, with the exception of the cargo sector. The group's revenue increased by 2,5%, reaching... more
IndustryBoeing delivers Malaysia Airlines' 75th B-737 airplane
Seattle, Usa - Partnership with the carrier spans 40 years
Boeing and Malaysia Airlines celebrated the direct delivery of the airline’s 75th B-737 aircraft during an event at Boeing Field. The airplane, a Next-Generation 737/800, is scheduled to arrive in Kuala L... more
ReportTel Aviv calls for action against Sinai: Egypt attacks
Tel Aviv, Israel - Rafah border closed
Israel and Egypt have replied to the attack against an Egyptian checkpoint near the Israeli border operated by Islamist militants from the Sinai peninsula. Today, attack helicopters hit many towns in the... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: Vienna Airport needs the third runway
Vienna, Austria - But the decision on the construction will not come before 2014
Vienna Airport, according to the growth forecasts based on the results obtained in the last years, will have soon the necessity of a new runway in addition to the two landing strips it already has. In... more
AirlinesVueling launches its new website
Milan, Italy - Customers will now find it even easier to access popular services (on-line check-in or changes to the flight)
Vueling, the new generation airline, has launched its re-vamped and re-designed website (www.vueling.com). The new website will deliver greater usability and easier access to its most popular services... more
IndustryBoeing increases the prices of its aircraft by 5,6%
Chicago, USA - A 737 MAX 8 now costs 100.5 million dollars
Boeing Co has increased the list prices of its commercial aircraft by 5,5%. Chicago-based company spokesperson Thomas Brabant declared that the increase is due to the higher expenses for wages, goods and... more
HelicoptersFirst Bell 407GX helicopter delivered to Africa
Fort Worth, Usa - The aircraft will be operated by a private customer in a corporate capacity
Bell Helicopter announced that National Airways Corporation, a Bell Helicopter independent representative, delivered the first Bell 407GX to be operated in Africa. The 407GX will be operated by a private... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: small profit for Scandinavian Airlines in the second quarter of 2012
Stockholm, Sweden - The company is carrying out a cuts plan in order to improve profitability
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) reported a small profit in the second quarter of 2012, but the first half results remain heavily in the red because of several factors, most of all the high fuel cost. Income... more
UAS-DronesDrone-aircraft? They are already obsolete
Washington, Usa - The US Defence Department concerned about the Pacific
As well known by AVIONEWS followers, the Pacific is slowly becoming the US' most important area of interest, in particular for the US Navy. Containing China has brought many problems to the current... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific signs: A-350/900s will be converted into /900s
Hong Kong, China - Order placed for 10 additional airliners
As announced during the "Farnborough Air Show" in July and recently underlined (AVIONEWS) by the carrier itself, Cathay Pacific finally signed a contract with Airbus to convert 16 of its A-350/900s into... more
AirlinesAlitalia-Wind Jet: will the deal arrive tomorrow?
Rome, Italy - Crucial hours for the purchase of the Sicilian company
The next 24 hours will be crucial for the talks relative to the acquisition of Wind Jet by Alitalia, and unavoidably the affair is followed with interest and apprehension from several points of view: first... more