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DefenseFinmeccanica results. Performance by business segment: defence systems
Rome, Italy - New orders totalled €522 million
Oto Melara, WASS and MBDA (Figures related to the MBDA joint venture are consolidated on a proportionate basis at 25%). New orders: totalled €522 million, an increase over the €318 million figure for... more
AerospaceFinmeccanica BoD. Performance by business segment: space
Rome, Italy - Orders for €241 million
Telespazio and Thales Alenia Space (Figures for the two joint-ventures - Telespazio and Thales Alenia Space - are consolidated on a proportionate basis at 67% and 33%, respectively). New orders: for... more
AirlinesSyrian Airlines announces air link suspension towards Europe
Damascus, Syria - Following on sanctions fixed by the EU against Assad regime
A spokesperson for Syrian Airlines announced yesterday that the carrier has begun suspending links towards Europe, after sanctions decided by the EU to force the Assad regime to stop the bloody repression... more
UAS-DronesIAI develops new Heron NG drone-aircraft variant
Tel Aviv, Israel - Improved range, communication systems and sensor payload
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the well known Israeli hi-tech aircraft-maker, is boosting its portfolio with a new variant of its best-selling UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, remote-controlled aircraft),... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Performance by business segment: aeronautics
Rome, Italy - New orders came to €1,556 million
Alenia Aermacchi (With effect from 1 January 2012, Alenia Aermacchi SpA and Alenia SIA SpA were merged into Alenia Aeronautica SpA, which changed its name to “Alenia Aermacchi SpA”), GIE-ATR (Figures rel... more
DefenseFinmeccanica's BoD. Performance by business segment: defence electronics and security companies
Rome, Italy - New orders totalled €2,342 million
DRS Technologies, SELEX Elsag, SELEX Galileo and SELEX Sistemi Integrati New orders: totalled €2,342 million, down by €196 million on those of the corresponding period of the previous year (€2,538 milli... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. Performance by business segment: helicopters
Rome, Italy - New orders: €1,780 million
Helicopters. AgustaWestland New orders: €1,780 million, up 42,7% over the corresponding period of the previous year (€1,247 million). Helicopters (new and upgrades) account for 77.9%, while product sup... more
Civil aviationSewing needle found in a sandwich on an Air Canada aircraft
Toronto, Canada - Similar episodes happened a few days ago in the Netherlands
A passenger on an Air Canada aircraft which was flying from Victoria (Canadian city, the capital of British Columbia) to Toronto found a sewing needle in his pre-packaged sandwich provided by the airline:... more
AirportsAutogrill: World Duty Free Group starts up in Belém Airport, Brazil
Milan, Italy - New step forward for its expansion in emerging markets
World Duty Free Group (WDFG), a division of Autogrill, is starting up for the first time in Brazil, where it has won a 10 year contract to operate duty-free stores in Belém International Airport. WDFG... more
Civil aviationState aid to Ryanair: AVIONEWS interviews Lorenzo Fontana, MEP, about Verona Airport (Italy)
Brussels, Belgium - "There is the need to operate sensibly and respecting the rules"
Another European airport attracts the attention of the European Commission (EC) about its relations with the low-cost carrier Ryanair: the Member of the European Parliament Lorenzo Fontana sent on Tuesday... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica's BoD: financial performance for the period
Rome, Italy - New orders: €4,200 million
Financial performance for the period Finmeccanica’s board of directors met on 31 July, chaired by Giuseppe Orsi, examined the results of the second quarter of 2012 and unanimously approved the I... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: the BoD has examined the results of operations of the second quarter of 2012
Rome, Italy - And approved the Interim Financial Report at 30 June 2012
The board of directors of Finmeccanica examined yesterday the results of operations of the second quarter of 2012 and approved the Interim Financial Report at 30 June 2012 (all data are unaudited). Key... more
OccurrencesBoeing 737 involved in a bird-strike: the image of the rip in the nose cone of the aircraft
Denver, USA - The 151 persons on board are all unharmed
A Boeing 737 aircraft operated by United Airlines was involved in a bird-strike on Tuesday 31/07/2012 during its descent into Denver International Airport in the morning of Tuesday 31/07/2012: the images... more
Civil aviationAircraft and pollution: ETS opposers meet in the USA
Washington, USA - In order to find an alternative solution
A meeting of a great importance for the aviation sector among the representatives of roughly 16 countries which oppose to the EU Emissions Trading Scheme, or System (ETS), is being held in the United States. The... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance: Aer Lingus president asks shareholders to refuse Ryanair offer
Dublin, Ireland - "They would renounce to London-Heathrow slots"
On Tuesday 31/07/2012 the president of the Irish carrier Aer Lingus Colm Barrington wrote a letter to the company shareholders urging them to reject the purchase offer made by Ryanair: the board of directors... more
ReportMil Mi-24 helicopters open fire over Aleppo, but rebels hold fast
Aleppo, Syria - "We burned their tanks. This will be their grave"
News from Aleppo, the largest city of Syria, which has been struck by heavy clashes over the last days. The operation in Aleppo seems to be the largest military operation launched by Syrian troops against... more
Finance and economyItaly. SEA, Milan airports: BoD approves six month financial report (June 30, 2012)
Milan, Italy - A positive evolution of the gross operating margin in 2012 is possible, where the reference context does not suffer marked changes
The Board of Directors of SEA SpA (Milan airports management company) approved today under the presidency by Giuseppe Bonomi, the six month financial report (June 30, 2012) of the Group, that includes... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: security recommendations on severe anomalies ATR-42/72 airplanes powered with PW127 engines
Rome, Italy - The Agency addressed them to the EASA and the Canadian Authority
The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV), in parallel with the investigation authorities for civil aviation safety of Denmark and Hungary, has issued five security recommendations following the evidences that... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Bell and Cessna open service facility in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - The service facility is 160,500 total square feet and equipped with hangars
Bell Helicopter, in partnership with Cessna Aircraft Company, opened a new regional service center in Singapore at Seletar Aerospace Park. The new state-of-the-art facility offers customers a one-stop... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: Abu Dhabi Airport continues its growth trend int the first half of 2012
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Passengers increase by 22,8%
Abu Dhabi International Airport confirms itself as one of the fastest growing hubs in the world, as it obtains record traffic figures in the first half of 2012. According to the figures released by... more
AirlinesCebu Pacific renews its aircraft fleet
Manila, Philippines - Ten A-319 sold to Allegiant Travel Company
The Philippine company Cebu Pacific, in the range of a fleet renewal programme, announced on Tuesday 31/07/2012 the sale to Allegiant Travel Company (ATC) of all its Airbus A-319 aircraft it currently... more
DiscussionsAlitalia and Wind Jet: is the marriage off?
Rome, Italy - After Antitrust restrictions, integration is not the best solution
Thirteen days after the Antitrust ruling, the Alitalia/Wind Jet programme seems to have disappeared. Is it possible that Alitalia will make a U-turn on the arrangement? In the beginning, the take-over... more
IndustryBoeing integrates Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System into Silent Eagle
Washington, USA - "Our one is more balanced and smaller than others"
Boeing is looking to the F-X III competitive tender in South Korea despite its major competitor, the Lockheed Martin F-35 fifth generation stealth fighter. Lockheed Martin has often underlined that... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: BoD approves the consolidated results at 30 June 2012
Milan, Italy - Travel Retail and Food & Beverage in North America continue to grow in 1st half 2012 while Italy loses ground
The board of directors approves the consolidated results at 30 June 2012. · Consolidated revenues: EUR 2,763.9m, up 0.4% on 2,655.8m in 1st half 2011 (up 4.1% at current exchange rates) · Consolidated E... more
Civil aviationRussia looks to new 130-seat commercial aircraft
Moscow, Russia - "It could be a stretched SSJ-100, or a new airframe"
Moscow has announced the possibility of a new 130-seat commercial aircraft. Early this year the project was designated the Superjet 130NG, but now Russia said it will not necessarily involve a stretch... more
AerospaceChina looks to the Moon in 2013
Beijing, China - "Space programmes go on smoothly"
Chinese space success seems to be unstoppable. A new event is planned in 2013, and it will allegedly involve a human landing on the Moon. The launch is scheduled in the second half of 2013. It will... more
Industry787 Dreamliner aircraft engine problems in Charleston: investigations in progress
Charleston, USA - Debris fell off from the rear of the engine
Boeing and the US National Transportation Safety Board are investigating on the problems experienced by the engine of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on Saturday 28/07/2012 at Charleston International... more
AirlinesAirOne introduces the "Changeyourflight" service
Rome, Italy - It is the first Italian carrier to have adopted it
AirOne is the first Italian airline to have adopted the innovative service "Changeyourflight". It allows customers forced to renounce a flight purchased previously, to ask a partial refund of the ticket... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: 900 SF-260 airplanes delivered
Venegono Superiore, Italy - In the turboprop version TP
Alenia Aermacchi has delivered the 900th SF-260 airplane establishing an all-time sales record for the Italian aircraft industry. The SF-260 is the most successful Italian aircraft produced in peacetime.... more
IndustryRolls-Royce and Snecma to initiate joint combat aircraft engine studies
London, UK - Through their 50:50 Rolls-Royce Snecma Ltd joint-venture, established in 2001
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, and Snecma (Safran Group) have signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to undertake studies into the next generation of UK and French combat aircraft... more
SecurityEASA: latest annual review of aviation safety
Cologne, Germany - "One of the lowest rate of accidents worldwide"
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published its Annual Safety Review for 2011. AVIONEWS reports below the official statement released by the agency. "In Europe, there was a single fatal... more
AerospaceMedia invited for NASA Mars Curiosity rover descent
Darmstadt, Germany - ESA Mars Express orbiter will support the landing
ESA (European Space Agency) has invited media representatives to its Darmstad (Germany) operations centre. On August 6, 2012, ESA will support the entry, descent and landing of NASA Mars Science Laboratory. The... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers two NH-90 helicopters to France’s DGA armament procurement agency
Marignane, France - For deployment by the French Army and Navy
The French DGA armament procurement agency has taken delivery of its second NH-90 Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) and seventh NH-90 NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH), marking an important step forward... more
Press releaseSecurity industry (by airplane and not only...): Commission proposes programme to enable further growth
Brussels, Belgium - This market has an estimated value of between €26 billion and €36.5 billion
Providing security is a central concern of any society. Recent natural disasters and terrorist attacks have highlighted the need to be better prepared for crisis situations. The European Commission has... more
HelicoptersNH-90 helicopter successfully lands aboard amphibious ship
Wellington, New Zealand - Two of the type delivered
An NH Industries NH-90 helicopter has successfully landed aboard the amphibious assault ship HMNZS Canterbury. This is the first time this helicopter operates this king of missions in New Zealand. The... more
ReportAircraft and crisis: 200.000 refugees leave Aleppo after day-long attack
Aleppo, Syria - New camp opened in Jordan
Bloody week-end in Syria. The alawite armed forces have launched an assault on Aleppo, Syria's most populous city. The regular army attacked with tanks, aircraft and helicopter gunships. Many fights... more
AirportsDubai Airports: a record 27.9m passengers in the first half
Dubai, UAE - According to the traffic report issued today by airport operator
Dubai International recorded the busiest first half in its history with 27.9 million passengers passing through its three terminals between January and June this year, according to the traffic report issued... more
DefenseGermany considers UAV aircraft purchase
Berlin, Germany - The acquisition of the Predator B drone and their eventual armament under discussion
A spokesperson of the German Defense Ministry announced last Friday, July 27, 2012 that it is considering the purchase of a not specified number of airplanes with attack capabilities, UAV (Unmanned Aerial... more
ReportAircraft and energy: black-out leaves 300 million people without power in India
Delhi, India - Airports unaffected due to dedicated power plants
A large black-out has left more than 300 million people without power in the north of India. Lights in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh (a state with more people than Brazil) went out in the evening. Electricity... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: crisis hits even Ryanair
Dublin, Ireland - Profits increase less than expected
The economic crisis which gnaws Europe does not spare anyone in the air transport sector: even the low-cost company Ryanair, which in the past years has almost always met the forecasts made by market operators,... more
ReportOpen Skies: American aircraft flies over Russia
Moscow, Russia - The reconnaissance mission will also include Belarus
Open Skies Treaty programme missions continue. The Treaty is the international agreement which established a regime of unarmed aerial observation flights over the territories of its member states. It... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways and Aer Lingus unveil code-share details
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The agreement follows the recent equity purchase
Etihad Airways and Aer Lingus (AL) have signed an interline and code-share agreement which follows the UAE national airline’s recent 2.987 per cent equity purchase in the Irish air carrier. Within t... more
IndustrySCAC delivers its tenth production SSJ-100 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The plane is planned to fly from Ulyanovsk to Moscow on August 2, 2012
JSC “Sukhoi Civil Aircraft“ (SCAC) delivered its tenth production Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplane (SSJ-100) MSN 95017 and the ninth to enter into service with Aeroflot. On completion of Technical acceptance pro... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: redundancy plan causes heavy loss quarter for Air France-KLM
Paris, France - "An improvement in our productivity and costs is necessary"
The French-Dutch group Air France-KLM, which represents the largest European airline, announced record losses in the second quarter of 2012: the 895-million-Euro (roughly 1.1 billion dollars or 700 million... more
Military aviationChina develops potential AEW&C aircraft
Beijing, China - This could suggest that China intends to develop aircraft carriers
Many Chinese defence websites have published pictures of what appears to be a new potential carrier-borne Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft (AEW&C) developed locally. The aircraft, designated... more
AccidentsRussian-made amphibious aircraft crashes in Iran
Tehran, Iran - The cause of the accident is still not clear
A Russian-made light amphibious twin-engined aircraft, an Aerovolga LA-8, crashed on Sunday in northern Iran. Three people were onboard at the time of the accident, and all of them reported injuries. The... more
OccurrencesEuropean airports suffered many incidents on Saturday
Rome, Italy - Transavia, Gazprom Avia and Condor Air aircraft involved
On Saturday three incidents occurred at Cagliari, Lille and Linz airports. In Cagliari, the captain of a Gazprom Avia B-737 aircraft was forced to turn back after ten minutes from take-off from Elmas due... more
AirlinesUnion protest in London for reinstatement of the 305 sacked Turkish Airlines employees (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - "The government should call a halt to attacks on union rights"
Roughly fifty trade unionists from ITF and Unite, together with several representatives of London's Turkish and Kurdish community staged a protest on Friday 27/07/2012 in front of the Turkish embassy in... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: ticket prices are sky-high in the US
Washington, USA - The most expensive airport is Cincinnati
The US Transportation Department's Bureau of Transportation Statistics published the figures relative to the air domestic air fares during the first quarter of 2012. The results mark a record which has... more
Fair and showsFlight Design exhibits new C4 aircraft cabin at "Air Venture 2012"
Oshkosh, USA - Law enforcement variant is ready
The C4 is the latest aircraft produced by Flight Design. At the "Air Venture 2012", the German aircraft-maker highlighted the interior mock-up of the C4. The aircraft is expected to fly early next year,... more