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Airlines54 new Boeing 737 aircraft for SilkAir, Singapore Airlines subsidiary
Singapore, Singapore - It is a 4.9-billion-dollar deal at list prices
SilkAir, SIngapore Airlines Ltd group's regional company, signed a provisional agreement for the purchase of 54 Boeing 737, twenty-three of which in the /800 version and thirty-one in the MAX 8 version.... more
AirlinesXiamen Airlines (China Southern subsidiary) purchases 40 Boeing 737 aircraft
Hong Kong, China - As a part of an international expansion strategy
China Southern Airlines, the largest Chinese company in terms of carried passengers, announced that its subsidiary is buying 40 Boeing 737 aircraft, in the range of a plan to expand its international routes. The... more
AerospaceItalian ASI: the "Curiosity" Rover will bring Leonardo da Vinci to Mars
Rome, Italy - A copy of the self-portrait and "Codice del volo" by famous scientist are on board of the mission
Two exceptional passengers are on board of the "Curiosity", that will land on Mars: the self-portrait by Leonardo da Vinci, famous image of the scientist, and the Code on bird flight, in high definition... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines ready to sell 175 million shares
Tokyo, Japan - Profits doubled compared to 2011
In 2010 Japan Airlines was de-listed from the Tokyo Stock Exchange after the company filed for bankruptcy protection. The carrier was rescued by the Enterprise Turnaround Initiative Corporation, which... more
AerospaceSpacecraft: profitable market for commercial space flights
London, United Kingdom - Technology: certified, packaged and sold
Modern technologies allow today operations which, a few decades ago, were related only to sci-fi fictions. Most of all it is happening in the space sector. The landing of the new Curiosity rover on Mars... more
IndustryF-35 fifth generation aircraft: new home-base in Arizona
Luke, USA - New chief, same programme
The US Air Force declared today that the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter aircraft will be moved to a second training location. According to press sources, 72 of the fifth generation multi-role aircraft will... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance: Iberia pushes to IAG Q2 balance towards the red
London, United Kingdom - Expenses for fuel and emission charges increased by 25%
The balance sheet relative to the second quarter of 2012 of International Airlines Group (Iag), the holding constituted by British Airways and Iberia, reports negative results, mostly because of the well-known... more
Finance and economyGemina (Aeroporti di Roma SpA): the BoD approves the results for the first half of 2012
Rome, Italy - Air transport situation
The Board of Directors of Gemina SpA approved yesterday the consolidated Half-yearly financial report as at 30 June 2012. Following the highlights: - During the first half of 2012 Rome's airport... more
IndustryAircraft and industry: Hawker Beechcraft fires 170 workers at Little Rock factory
Little Rock, USA - Talks for the sale of the general aviation operations to a Chinese company go on
Hawker Beechcraft, one of the most important aircraft manufacturing companies in the world, sent a letter to 170 workers of its Little Rock, Arkansas (USA) factory, to notify them of a lay-off notice 60... more
ReportNuclear aircraft carrier? No, thanks
Sydney, Australia - China: too much US Navy steel in the Pacific
Washington continues to carry on its programme to shift 60% of the US Navy in the Pacific. It should be said that 60% of the US Navy means six Nimitz-class aircraft carrier task forces. These sea-squadrons... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: airlines under indictment in Spain for baggage fees
Malaga, Spain - From 15 to 20 carriers involved
The Malaga Prosecution Office is starting an inquiry on several airlines which charge their passengers with extra fees to put their luggage in the hold, according to reports published by the Spanish newspaper... more
AirlinesAlitalia: operating performance in July 2012
Rome, Italy - Two new Embraer E-175 airplanes in its fleet
Alitalia made 23,103 flights in July 2012 with a regularity (number of flights served on the total of planned flights) equal to 99,9%, +0,2% compared to July 2011 (when it was at 99,7%). The punctuality... more
PeopleFarnesina: Italian minister Terzi’s comment on the resignation of the UN envoy, Kofi Annan
Rome, Italy - "This is a negative signal"
"This is a negative signal. It confirms the urgent need for all sides to increase the pressure on Assad to provide space for a Syrian-led political transition that is both inevitable and urgent. A transition... more
AerospaceItalian ASI: "Curiosity" in view of the Red Planet (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The Rover departed from Cape Canaveral on 26 November ready to land on Mars
On 6 August, NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) is set to deliver the Curiosity rover onto the Red Planet’s surface. The landing in Gale Crater will mark the start of an ambitious exploration pro... more
UAS-DronesAircraft and technology: Moscow wants drone-bombers
Moscow, Russia - Rogozin: "Useless technology"
There is confusion about the latest declarations of Moscow about the development of technology aimed to a future new-generation strategic bomber. It should be said that the current fleet of Russian strategic... more
Civil aviationFAA investigates on the three aircraft which almost collided in Washington
Washington, USA - US Airways: "The safety of our customers and employees is always our to priority"
The US federal Aviation Administration, with the collaboration of United Airways, started an investigation on the three aircraft of the American carrier which almost collided on Tuesday 31/07/2012 at Washington... more
Press releaseADUC and tourism: when the aircraft is late and the group gets lost
Rome, Italy - Two possible solutions
When purchasing a package tour, there is the possibility that the intermediate flight departs late, missing then the connecting flight with the following one and with the group. The possible solutions... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: Budapest airport seeks reorganization after Malev's bankruptcy
Budapest, Hungary - Hub "Colonized" by low-cost companies
The past eight months were among the most difficult that Budapest "Ferenc Liszt" Airport experienced in its almost-70-years years: after Malev's bankruptcy the hub's management has been forced to revise... more
Finance and economyThe Lufthansa Group reports upward trend in earnings in the second quarter
Frankfurt, Germany - And reduces its operating loss for the half-year to EUR 20m
Deutsche Lufthansa AG reported an upward trend in earnings performance in the second quarter of this year. In the period from April to June, the Group earned an operating profit of EUR 361m, nearly making... more
AirportsAugust 3-19. Italy: Naples Airport predicts transit of 355,000 passengers
Naples, Italy - 20,000 domestic, 175,000 international and 60,000 charter
The passengers in transit (between arrivals and departures) will be 355,000 (20,000 domestic, 175,000 international and 60,000 charter) from Friday 3 to Sunday 19 of August at the Naples Airport. The... more
HelicoptersNorway threatens to cancel NH-90 helicopter deal
Oslo, Norway - "There are several helicopters on the market that are combat-proved"
Oslo has threatened to cancel its order for NH Industries NH-90 helicopters if delays continue. NH Industries is a consortium composed of AgustaWestland (32%), Eurocopter (62,5%) and Stork Fokker Aerospace... more
Military aviationBelarus special forces will receive ultralights
Minsk, Belarus - They are going to be used in behind enemy lines missions
The ultralights are often associated by people exclusively with sporting exhibitions. But also military forces are often interested in this technology. For example, Belarus special forces has decided to... more
CuriositiesTripAdvisor survey: British passengers would pay more if there are no children on the aircraft
London, United Kingdom - 34% think that little travellers should not be admitted in First and Business class
When a baby comes into the life of somebody he, or she, can certainly change it: the joys of parenthood are undeniably among the greatest satisfactions life can offer. But when a baby comes into the cabin... more
AirportsAircraft and transport, London has a new airport: Southend
London, United Kingdom - IATA includes the Essex facility in the metropolitan area of the English capital
The debate on the airport system in the United Kingdom has been going on since a long time, and the topics are always the same: Heathrow expansion? Development of the secondary hubs? A new mega-airport?... more
Civil aviationTransport by airplane in June. IATA: slowing passenger growth trend continues
Geneva, Switzerland - Cargo markets remain weak
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for June showing a continued slowing of growth in the demand for aircraft transport. This is in line with weakness in... more
ReportF-22 Raptor fighter aircraft: issues continue
Pearl Harbor, USA - Emergency landing, but the incident is not related to hypoxia-like cases
As well-known by AVIONEWS followers, the F-22 Raptor is the fifth-generation air dominance fighter aircraft produced by Lockheed Martin. It was the first fifth-generation fighter which entered into service,... more
HelicoptersRussian Air Force to purchase 400 Mil Mi-8 helicopters
Moscow, Russia - "It does not exist a country on Earth without at least one of these aircraft on its territory"
The Russian Air Force will take delivery of 400 Mil Mi-8 helicopters (the Russian variant of the popular Mi-17). The order regards, obviously, the latest variant of the helicopter with all the recent upgrades... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: IATA backs global approach to polluting emissions
Geneva, Switzerland - The association also welcomes a bill on the same topic approved by US Senate
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the positive outcome of the Washington meeting where 17 of the world’s largest aviation powers, informally called the "Coalition of the unwilling"), w... more
ReportChina gives scores for concern. Too many warplanes and aircraft fighter programmes
Tokyo, Japan - "It is not looking to improve national defence, but to long-distance attacks"
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has recently won a competitive tender in Japan against the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet and the Eurofighter Typhoon. In particular, the contract will provide... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: tender for the new Istanbul airport is about to start
Istanbul, Turkey - The airport is due to open by 2015 and will handle up to 150 million passengers
During August, Turkey is supposed to start the tender for the construction of the new Istanbul mega-airport, in the range of an infrastructure renewal plan, provided by the government of the country, which... more
AirlinesAir Berlin equips its new A-320/A-321 aircraft fleet with Sharklet technology
Milan, Italy - Even more efficiently
The Air Berlin Group is having new fuel-saving wing tip devices fitted on all 14 of the A-320/A-321 aircraft which are still on order with the manufacturer. These devices, known as Sharklets, are two and... more
ReportFinmeccanica: news about ORNGE
Toronto, Canada - AgustaWestland calls for compensation
Rainer Beltzner, former ORNGE board chair, "Stunned a legislative inquiry" with new information on the former CEO, Chris Mazza and about the alleged illegal payments related to a contract for Italian helicopters... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: "Dissident" countries confirm their disapproval of the ETS
Washington, USA - "We confirm our very solid and strong opposition"
The meeting which has been held in Washington between Tuesday 31/07 and Wednesday 01/08, with the participation of those countries which oppose to the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme, ended in... more
AirlinesSwiss sees operating profit halved for the first half of 20012
Zurich, Switzerland - Equal to CHF 61 million
The Helvetic airline SWISS reports an operating profit of CHF 61 million for the first six months of 2012 – 53% down on the same period last year. The decline is attributable to a still-difficult economic a... more
ReportSyria: rebels conquer the airport of Aleppo and hit Assad's air base
Aleppo, Syria - "We have tanks too now"
AVIONEWS continues its in-dept analysis on the Syrian situation. Some days ago Assad forces was reported as close to winning the civil war against the Free Syrian Army, but today the situation continues... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC: advice on last-minute journeys by airplane
Rome, Italy - Be careful for under-declared costs, advises the association
It is possible to save up to 40% for last minute travel. These tickets can be reserved at travel agencies or by internet, with the same discount. On-line research is better and allows one to evaluate many... more
UAS-DronesUS Navy reports first results on MQ-8B drone-helicopter accidents
Washington, Usa - The aircraft crashed independently and for different reasons
An investigation on two different accidents involving two MQ-8B Fire Scout helicopter-drones (remote-controlled unmanned helicopters which takes the designation VTUAV, Vertical Take-Off Unmanned Air Vehicle)... more
DefenseHms Daring anti-aircraft destroyer returns from Persian Gulf (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - "There has been a lot of interest in the ship from other navies"
The HMS Daring is the first unit of the homonym Royal Navy new generation anti-aircraft destroyer class. Its tactical designation is Type-45. These units features a reduced radar cross section (stealth... more
AirportsChanges in check-in arrangements at "Chopin" Airport in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - As of today, Wednesday 1 August
As of Wednesday 1 August, passengers no longer check in for their flights in the departures hall in the old part of Terminal A, as all check-ins have been moved to the new part of the building. Other... more
DefenseP-8A Poseidon aircraft flies during the "RIMPAC 2012"
Washington, USA - "Easier to fly, trim well, and with a situational awareness system like we've never seen before"
As well known by AVIONEWS followers, the largest naval exercise worldwide is going on during these days. "RIMPAC 2012" (Rim of the Pacific), is joined by 22 countries, more than 40 warships and submarines,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: British Airways reduces its fares for travellers to and from UAE
London, United Kingdom - Reductions up to 40%
British Airways (BA), the most important British airline, in order to celebrate the 80th anniversary of its connections with the Middle East, has chosen a way which will make happy its customers: a relevant... more
Civil aviationChildren at the airport, between news and attempts to find a solution
Warsaw, Poland - Warsaw "Chopin" airport offers wrist bands to recover lost children
The airports, just like every crowded place, could be sites where lose sight of your children can be extremely easy, with consequences which, depending on the cases, can be weird, funny, worrying or dramatic. In... more
AerospaceThe world's most powerful telescope is Canadian-made
Toronto, Canada - The Hubble replacement takes shape
The 2018 is expected to be a year full of important events about space. In addition to the scheduled tests of the NASA SLS space heavy lifter, another work of art is going to be placed in orbit. We... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance: 75%-State-owned stake of Adria Airways is for sale
Ljubljana, Slovenia - It will be possible to make an offer until September 10
The Slovenian government announced on Wednesday 01/08/2012 the intention to sell the 75% stake of Adria Airways which are currently owned by the Balkan country. The sale is part of the measures adopted... more
IndustryAvio do Brasil unveils maintenance line for Spey aeronautical turbine for AMX fighter aircraft
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The project will be finalised in 2014
Through its Brazilian arm specialising in the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) of aeronautical engines, Avio yesterday unveiled a new assembly and dismantlement line for the Spey MK 807 turbine,... more
IndustrySukhoi obtains new loan for its SSJ-100 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Upgrade planned until 2024
Vnesheconombank (VEB) will loan USD 1 billion to aircraft-maker Sukhoi until 2024 for further developments of its Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional aircraft. Sukhoi, the company said, will use the funds... more
IndustryBAE Systems will upgrade South-Korean F-16 fighter aircraft avionics
Seoul, South Korea - "This integration will take more time than others, such as the radar integration"
South Korea has signed an agreement with BAE Systems, the popular English and international defence corporation. The agreement will provide South Korea with an upgrade for its 134 Lockheed Martin F-16C/D... more
IndustryBoeing ready to deliver first C-17 aircraft to India
Delhi, India - Great performances, but sensitive costs
The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III has shortly become an element of the Nato tactical transport system backbone. It is a complex aircraft, capable of high performances about payload and runways. The programme... more
Civil aviationNational Transportation Safety Board investigates on Dreamliner aircraft engine malfunction
Cincinnati, USA - The experts sent by the agency will examine the propulsor
The technical problem which involved the GEnx engine of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft during a pre-flight test on Saturday 28/07/2012 (AVIONEWS) is now subject to investigation by the National Transportation... more
AirportsThe first Airbus A-380 aircraft lands at Amsterdam-Schiphol airport
Amsterdam, Netherlands - It is an Emirates flight with 427 passengers on board
For the first time in the history of the Amsterdam-Schiphol airport, on Wednesday 01/08/2012 an Airbus A-380 aircraft landed on the runway of the Dutch hub. Flight EK 147 operated by Emirates, which... more