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IndustryAirbus and Air Canada make North America’s first ever “Perfect Flight”
Toulouse, France - Potential to reduce CO2 emissions by more than 40%
Airbus and Air Canada are performing today North America’s first “Perfect Flight” over international borders, with the goal of cutting CO2 emissions by more than 40 percent compared to a regular fligh... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and courts: Russian federal Anti-Monopoly Service grants AgustaWestland acquisition of 50% of HeliVert's
Moscow, Russia - Deal does not cause the limitation of competition
In accordance with the article 33 of the Federal law n° 135-FZ “Concerning the Protection of Competition” from 26/07/2006, Federal Anti-Monopoly Service (FAS) has considered the motion of AgustaWestland rega... more
Civil aviationICAO and ACI collaborate to enhance safety standards at airports
Montreal, Canada - It will allow both organizations to join forces to improve aviation safety
Last Friday, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Airports Council International (ACI), signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to provide a framework to jointly pursue the highest... more
UAS-DronesX-37B UAV space plane returns to Earth after 469-day mission (VIDEO)
Lompoc, USA - 224 days more than the previous mission
The X-37B UAV OTV-2 (Orbital Test Vehicle) space plane, landed without problems at the Vandenberg Air Force Base near Lompoc, California, ending a 469-day mission: it took off from Cape Canaveral on 5... more
UAS-DronesUnited Kingdom: drone airplane about to start
London, United Kingdom - Part of the "Astraea" project
The BAE Systems airplane called "The Flying Test Bed" will start tests this year: the trials will involve a series of at least 20 flights over the Irish Sea and through UK airspace. The peculiarity of... more
CuriositiesScottish Duchess retrieves the jewels lost at Glasgow Airport
Glasgow, United Kingdom - They were sold for a lot less than their value and ready to be up for auction
The Duchess of Argyll had lost every hope to retrieve the jewels lost in 2006 at Glasgow Airport, among which there was a Victorian tiara. But a few months ago she saw them reappearing among the objects... more
SecurityAirports: United States tests far-flung immigration checks at the departure
New York, USA - Exasperating queues after attack of Christmas day 2009
An American test aims to decrease the time spent waiting during US immigration authorities checks at US airports. The test is scheduled to start in 14 countries worldwide. The Italian daily "Repubblica"... more
AerospaceChinese capsule successfully docks to orbiting module (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - "An orbiting space station by 2020"
The Tiangong-1 capsule (Heavenly Palace) successfully docked to the Shenzou-9 module (Divine Vessel) during the mission started Saturday 16/06/2012. This was the first manually-performed docking China... more
AirlinesRoyal Jordanian keeps renewing its fleet: new A-321 aircraft delivered
Amman, Jordan - V2500 engines were chosen in order to save fuel
Royal Jordanian continues its fleet rejuvenation programme, with the delivery of the second A-321 aircraft in the last months. The Middle Eastern country state airline is gradually replacing its 6 Airbus... more
AirlinesCivil aircraft: turnover at the top of Air Asia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Omar replaces Fernandes
Air Asia Malaysia has appointed Aireen Omar as its new director and chief executive officer, effective July 1. Aireen Omar will replace Tony Fernandes, who is going to assume the title of non-executive... more
Military aviationUS Marine Corps hopes to receive first F-35B aircraft squadron in November
Bethesda, USA - Lockheed Martin receives funds to proceed with the production
Lockheed Martin has been assigned a US Department of Defence contract worth $490 million to purchase materials and components for the production series of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. This... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on State aid in the aircraft cargo sector
Strasbourg, France - By Mario Mauro (PPE)
"Question for written answer P-005785/2012 to the Commission Rule 117 Mario Mauro (PPE) Subject: State aid in the aircraft cargo sector The ‘private investor in a market economy’ principle ori... more
Civil aviationAircraft and trade: Serbian government offers 3 airports to China as free-trade zone
Užice, Serbia - Offered to Chinese investors for the creation of a logistics base
The Serbian government is allegedly negotiating with some Chinese investors for the creation of a free-trade zone in the Balkan nation, according to the Serbian newspaper "Danas". The airports "Offered"... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: London-Heathrow airport turns technological
London, United Kingdom - New software system for the English hub
London-Heathrow airport prepares for a technologic turning point: new software, which permits the optimization of airport activities, with a consequent save of time and fuel, is being installed at the... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: Munich citizens say "No" to the third runway
Munich, Germany - The "Yes" vote between 45% and 46%
The official figures are not available yet, but the latest forecasts leave little room for the possibility of a last-minute reversal: the citizens of Munich have expressed their "No" to the third runway... more
AirlineseasyJet adds extra flights on Belfast routes
London, UK - Including Edinburgh, London and Manchester
easyJet, Northern Ireland’s largest airline, is to introduce extra flights from Belfast International Airport on routes including Edinburgh, London and Manchester. Expansion of its Edinburgh service m... more
Civil defenseFires: two aircraft of the Italian State fleet sent to Greece
Rome, Italy - Canadair airplanes and helicopters engaged yesterday in Italy on 14 fires
Two Italian Canadair airplanes yesterday were placed at the disposal of the Hellenic Authority to help the fire-fighting activity interesting the Attica area, South of Athens, following the urgent request... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: traffic in Paris airports decreases for the first time in 17 months
Paris, France - 5.4% fall of the traffic to and from North America
Aéroports de Paris (ADP), the firm which manages the Parisian airports Roissy, Orly and Le Bourget, communicated a passenger traffic decrease in its hubs for the first time in 17 months. The last figure... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Malaysia Airlines fined in Australia, it was part of a price fixing cartel
Sidney, Australia - 6 million Australian dollars (4.77 million Euro, 6.03 million American dollars) sanction
The Asian carrier Malaysia Airlines was sentenced by an Australian court to pay a 6-million-Australian-dollars fine (roughly 4.77 million Euro or 6.03 million American dollars), because of its involvement... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: passengers decrease in May at Florence-Peretola Airport
Florence, Italy - Strong influence of the problems deriving from the wind
Florence-Peretola Airport confirms the negative trend it is experiencing since the beginning of 2012: the figure of the passenger traffic in May 2012 represents a downturn equal to 3.8% compared to the... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines decides to resell its share in BH Airlines
Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina - News released by the Bosnian press
According to what has been reported by the Bosnian press, Turkish Airlines decided to exit from the stock of BH Airlines, Bosnia-Herzegovina reference carrier. Since 2008 Turkish Airlines owns a 49% share... more
AerospaceFirst Chinese woman in space with the Shenzhou IX spacecraft
Beijing, China - She is the 33 yo Liu Yang
China is ready to send its first woman into space: Liu Yang, 33 yo major in the People's Liberation Army who entered the astronaut training program just two years ago, will leave tomorrow from the Jiuquan... more
IndustryBoeing named associate partner to SSI in SESAR development phase
Rome, Italy - The agreement follows a Memorandum of Collaboration signed in October 2011
SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI) –a Finmeccanica company- and Boeing have entered into a collaboration agreement in the framework of SESAR development phase, the European Air Traffic Management Modernisation P... more
ReportStill no trace of the aircraft took by an allegedly tipsy group of friends in the Urals
Serov, Russia - 6 aircraft keep searching
The aircraft which took off from the Serov (Russia) aerodrome on the evening of Monday 11 June seems to have disappeared, after it was "Borrowed" by the pilot together with a number of friends that, according... more
ReportChavez continues to release declarations about the Venezuelan/Iranian-made drone aircraft
Caracas, Venezuela - "We have the right, we would not have it if we were a colony, but we are a free and independent nation"
Controversy about Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez's declarations continues. The president has revealed that Venezuela has made its first drone (UAV, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) in partnership with Iran,... more
Fair and showsHelicopters. "Ila 2012": many products making their debut at the "HeliCenter"
Berlin, Germany - Conferences with prominent participants and own heliport
The "ILA HeliCenter" is firmly established as a European trade show and market place covering all aspects of procurement, operation, training, financing and mission adaptation for the latest helicopters.... more
AirportsManchester Airport offers compensation for homes devalued by aircraft traffic
Manchester, United Kingdom - 1500 pounds for every owner
Manchester Airport will offer a compensation to almost 600 homeowners near the hub due to the depreciation of house prices caused by the intense air traffic generated by the opening of the second runway,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Etihad sets its new record for single-day bookings
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - 65.000 reservations on Monday 11 June
The United Arab Emirates company Etihad Airways set on Monday 11 June its record for the highest number of reservations made in a single day: 65.000 travellers reserved their seat on the Abu Dhabi-based... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Aer Lingus could shortly switch its Belfast operational base
Belfast, United Kingdom - Move from Belfast International to "George Best"
Aer Lingus, Irish airline, is planning a removal of its main operational base in Belfast from the International Airport to the "George Best" City Airport. This action would reinvigorate the Northern... more
Military aviationNorway purchases its first two F-35 aircraft of a total of 52
Oslo, Norway - The other ones will be delivered over the next few years
The minister of Defence of Norway Espen Barth Eide announced today, 15/06/2012, the purchase of the first two F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft of a total of 52, thanks to the parliament's support,... more
DefenseUnited States will help Georgia's development of anti-aircraft systems
Washington, USA - The programme also plans to upgrade its utility helicopter fleet
The United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has met the Georgian Prime Minister Nika Gilauri to schedule a plan which will help Georgia's development of its air defenses and coastal surveillance... more
CuriositiesOld aircraft wreckage spotted on glacier in Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska - "We believe that there's a reason for JPAC to be involved"
Press agencies today reported a curious item of news. Some military officials had found what is believed to be old aircraft wreckage on the Knik Glacier. The wreckage was spotted during a helicopter flight... more
CuriositiesAircraft mistaken for a UFO during its transport to a naval base
Patuxent River, USA - It is the X-47B, Northrop Grumman-manufactured UAV
The acronym "UFO" stands for "Unidentified Flying Object", but sometimes there is not even the need that the object at issue is flying for someone to think they are involved in a "Close encounter". It... more
ReportCanadian aircraft help fight US wildfires in Colorado
Fort Collins, USA - Two Convair 580s and a Turbo Commander 690 left for Boise
Three Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment (Canada) planes have gone to the US to help fight wildfires there. According to local press reports, the planes will work with the US Forest Service for 10 to... more
UAS-DronesX-47B drone aircraft completes first testing phase
Edwards, USA - Tested at different altitudes, weights and speeds
The UAV (Unmanned Air Vehicle, a remote-controlled aircraft without pilot) X-47B, manufactured by Northrup Grumman concluded the first testing phase at the Edwards US Air Force Base (California). The... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: activities and view of national transport by airplane
Rome, Italy - "Report 2011" presented last Wednesday to institutions, operators and press
"Vito Riggio (President of ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority) and Alessio Quaranta (General Director of the same Authority) presented 'Report 2011' last Wednesday morning at the Senate, on the... more
SecuritySELEX Sistemi Integrati secures "Euro 2012"
Rome, Italy - For the air traffic management and control systems installed by the company in Ukraine
SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, is at the forefront to secure "Euro 2012", the European football championship, thanks to the air traffic management and control systems installed by the... more
AirlinesFlybe renews its aircraft supply alliance with Brussels Airlines
Devon, United Kingdom - Two Bombardier Q-400s will operate from September for the English carrier
The low-cost airline Flybe signed a new contract with the Belgian carrier Brussels Airlines to receive a further two Bombardier Q-400 aircraft. The contract has a two-year term. The two planes will... more
DefenseVladimir Putin calls for strategic bomber and drone-aicraft programs
Moscow, Russia - "If bomber development work is not started soon, Russia might miss the boat"
Russian president Vladimir Putin has called for new defence programs to face the European missile shield threat. This happened just few days after Moscow declared an alleged partnership with Israel for... more
HelicoptersPentagon purchases from Moscow 10 helicopters for Afghanistan's army
Moscow, Russia - Information confirmed by the brokerage house Rosoboronexport
The Pentagon plans the purchase of 10 Mil Mi-17V5 helicopters to provide to the Afghanistan army. The information was confirmed today 14/06/2012 to the Russian press agency "Ria Novosti" by Vyacheslav... more
CargoFirst long-haul scheduled cargo flight from Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport with B-777F Aerologic aircraft
Bergamo, Italy - The flight is Hong Kong-bound
The long-haul scheduled Hong Kong-bound cargo flight was inaugurated at the Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport, operated with a Aerologic (equal joint-venture between Deutsche Post DHL and Lufthansa) B-777F... more
AirlinesAir Europe inaugurates "SkyPriority" at Madrid-Barajas
Milan, Italy - The service was created in 2010 by Delta Airlines
Air Europe confirms to be a skies pioneer inaugurating in Madrid hub the SkyPriority service, SkyTeam alliance's programme dedicated to the Business Class Frequent Flyer and to the Elite Plus members.... more
AirlinesNew Darwin Airline's Summer routes ready to start
Lugano, Switzerland - From Lugano to Ibiza and Catania, confirmed seasonal flights to Pantelleria and Crotone
Darwin Airline, regional Swiss airline, starts its engines for the Summer 2012 and prepares to astonish with a series of novelties to jump at. The first of them is the brand new Summer route Lugano-Ibiza,... more
Press releaseEuropean Commission: "Still problems for air travelling disabled"
Bruxelles, belgium - Siim Kallas: "Dealing with disability in life is tough enough: things shouldn't get tougher when at the airport".
The European Commission, in a press bulletin released today 14/06/2012, faces the problem of the inconvenience found by disabled travellers when they are in an airport. This is the text of the press bulletin. 'Many... more
IndustryBombardier sues Estonian Air for its 5-aircraft order cancellation
Tallinn, Estonia - Manufacturer means to claim damages from Estonian government as well
The aircraft manufacturer Bombardier has started legal proceedings against Estonian Air, because of the cancellation of a 5-aircraft order made by the airline. The Estonian website "Uudised.err.ee"... more
AccidentsAn Osprey (aircraft-helicopter hybrid) crashes in Florida, 5 injured
Hurlburt Field , USA - Causes are yet to be verified
A CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor, an aircraft-helicopter hybrid supplied to United States Air Force, crashed yesterday, 13/06/2012, near the Hurlburt Field airbase, in Florida. The accident occurred about... more
Fair and showsAircraft and defence: "Eurosatory 2012" closes down tomorrow
Paris, France - Over 1400 exhibitors in this edition
"Eurosatory 2012", the international exhibition dedicated to all stakeholders in Land and Airland Defence Security in progress since Monday 11 June in the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, closes... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Finnair prepares long-haul flight powered by bio-fuel
Helsinki, Finland - "It will be a flight to Asia, it could also be in India"
The Finnish company Finnair is ready to launch a long-haul flight to Asia with a bio-fuel-powered aircraft. "We were the first to fly a long commercial bio-fuel flight flown anywhere in the world -declares... more
AirlinesQantas engineers accuse the company of planning to diminish aircraft maintenance checks
Sydney, Australia - "Management cannot put profits before safety"
Qantas aircraft engineers has accused the company for its planning to diminish safety checks on the aircraft, in order to optimize profits. The Sydney-based carrier communicated to its engineers that... more
AirlinesChina Airlines means to buy 10 fuel-efficient aircraft
Taipei, China - They will replace the Boeing 747/400s
Sun Huang-Hsiang, president of China Airlines, Taiwan's main airline, announced its intention to buy 10 aircraft with fuel consumption efficiency characteristics, as reported by the Taipei-based newspaper... more