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IndustryAirbus: Lufthansa to expand fleet with more aircraft
Toulouse, France - Incremental orders to be placed for A-380, A330 and A320 families
Lufthansa’s Supervisory Board has approved the purchase of additional Airbus aircraft. The airplanes comprise two A-380s, four A-320s and one A-330/300. These additional orders reflect the strong demand a... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: the "Services Card" renewed its contents
Rome, Italy - Published and diffused in 30,000 copies
Aeroporti di Roma (Rome's airports management society) has renewed its own "Services Card" ("Carta dei servizi") and Guide to the airport 2011. The management of the two Roman airports, has adopted since... more
AccidentsCASA C-212 aircraft missed in Indonesia recovered: transport minister's statement
Giakarta, Indonesia - Still uncertain passengers' fate but a sighting gives hope
The Indonesian transport ministry has confirmed the news of the discovery of the EADS CASA C-212 aircraft missing this morning. The aircraft registration PK-TLF is operated by the airline Nusantara Buana... more
Finance and economyMiddle East, a source of economic growth in the aviation industry
Dubai, United Emirates - Declared by Boeing during a conference held in Dubai
During the annual conference of investors in the aircraft manufacturing market of the Middle East, Africa and South Asia being held in Dubai, representatives of Boeing Capital Corporation, the financial... more
Press releaseAmerican Express and Alitalia, partership's results and perspectives
Rome, Italy - All the news presented today in Rome
"American Express and Alitalia have today presented the last news about their historic collaboration enable further strengthen synergies between the two companies. Synergies that allowed in 2010 both... more
Press release"Striscia la notizia" report. Enac: control activities on airport security
Rome, Italy - Improved system but on the line with Europe
"With reference to the reports provided by Italian TV program "Striscia la Notizia" in some Italian airports on the effectiveness of security controls (security), ENAC (Italian National Civil Aviation... more
OccurrencesAn ANA B-737 aircraft came close to tragedy
Tokyo, Japan - For a co-pilot's error
The Japanese authorities announced yesterday of an occurrence which has involved a B-737/700 aircraft of All Nippon Air (ANA), carrying 117 passengers plus crew; according to reports from the ministry... more
IndustryPipavav Defence enters the aviation market thanks to a contract signed with Airbus
Mumbai, India - Pipavav share price increased during trading activity in the Indian stock exchange
The Indian company Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering Company (ex-Pipavav Shipyard) announced their entry into the aviation market through the signing of an agreement with the European manufacturer... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS attended the inauguration of Alitalia's new premises at the American Express in Rome
Rome, Italy - A long lasting partnership
AVIONEWS attended today's inauguration of Alitalia's new premises located at the historic American Express site in Rome in "Piazza di Spagna". Massimo Quarra, country manager of AmEx and Rocco Sabelli,... more
PeopleGarbini, Italian ENAV's DG, named President of the ATM Network Management Board of the EU
Brussels, Belgium - Italy in front-line into the European air traffic control
Important recognition by European Commission to Italy through ENAV, the Italian Flight Assistance Society. Massimo Garbini, ENAV's Director General, has been named as President of the ATM Network Management... more
Press releaseReport by Amnesty International on Lithuania: re-open secret prison investigation now
Rome, Italy - Uncovered new data about rendition airplane flights and related links between landings also in other European countries
"Lithuania must immediately reinstate the criminal investigation into its involvement in the US-led rendition and secret detention programmes, Amnesty International (AI) said today in a new report. Unlock... more
AerospaceTiangong-1 model launched - first Chinese space-station (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - Satisfy the ambition of a national orbiting space laboratory
The first module of the Chinese space-station Tiangong-1 was launched today (Palazzo Celeste), officially re-announced yesterday by spokesman for the project Wu Ping: "All preparations for the launch of... more
IndustryNAC signs contract for 12 ATR airplanes, plus options
Rome, Italy - ALC orders two additional -72/600 ones
European turboprop manufacturer ATR and Danish regional aircraft leasing company Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) today signed a contract for the purchase of 10 -72/600s and 2 -72/500s, plus options for 10... more
AccidentsThe research continues for the airplane crashed in Indonesia: the anger by the passenger's families
Medan, Indonesia - The Nusantara Buana Air airline's headquarters made at rush at
The destiny of the passengers and crew is still uncertain, for a total of 18 people, of the CASA 212 airplane disappeared this morning from radar screen shortly after the take-off near Medan, at North... more
HelicoptersEurocopter’s EC-145T2 helicopter to foster the company’s leadership in UK national resilience
Duxford, England - The evolved version makes its appearance at this week’s "Helitech" exposition
The EC-145T2 evolved version of Eurocopter’s popular twin-engine EC-145 –which is making its debut appearance at the annual "Helitech" helicopter exposition in Duxford– responds to the UK’s demanding emergen... more
IndustryATR aircraft: new annual sales record
Rome, Italy - Firm orders for 145 airplanes, plus 72 options, since the beginning of the year
ATR has recorded 145 firm aircraft orders and an additional 72 options since the beginning of the year. The value of these orders is estimated at 3.2 billion dollars (4.8 billion including the options).... more
AccidentsAircraft crashed in Indonesia, the airplane still missing
Medan, Indonesia - On board 18 people
This morning at 07:35 am local time, a CASA C-212 plane registration PK-TLF operated by Nusantara Buana Air, has probably crashed in Indonesia, with 18 people on board, 14 passengers and four crew members.... more
AirlinesAir Italy-Meridiana fly: which future for workers?
Olbia, Italy - AVIONEWS interviews Pesaresi of Filt Cgil union
While in Tuscany Region appeals to Meridiana not leave the airport of Florence-Peretola still going on, the decision now seems a matter of fact, as on October 31 the base should stop the activities and... more
HelicoptersEurocopter’s marks 10,000 hours of flight for an EC-135T2 helicopter
Duxford, England - With the UK’s Chiltern Air Support Unit based in Bedfordshire
Eurocopter today celebrated the 10,000 flight hour milestone for Chiltern Air Support Unit EC-135T2 helicopter based at RAF Henlow - the Royal Air Force station in Bedfordshire, England. A 10,000-flight... more
HelicoptersDefence budget's cuts: withheld the USAF bid for 93 helicopters
Washington, USA - Air Force announces it
The US press announced what is considered the first effects of the cuts that the government has made to ??the defense budget, making it known that the US Air Force has had to withhold the request for proposals... more
Press release"Striscia la notizia" reports, Italian ENAC starts security verifications in 5 national airports
Rome, Italy - The targets are the airports of Fiumicino, Malpensa, Naples, Palermo and Lamezia Terme
"With reference to the press-service made by 'Striscia la Notizia' (Italian tv program) regarding 5 national airports, ENAC (Ente nazionale aviazione civile - national civil aviation authority) announced... more
HelicoptersHaughey Air Limited orders an AW-139 helicopter for VIP transport
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be delivered in 2012
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces that Haughey Air Limited has placed an order for an AW-139 medium twin helicopter. The aircraft, configured for corporate and VIP transport purposes, will... more
AirportsCEO of Aeroporti di Roma could leave the company
Rome, Italy - The third in three years
The newspaper "Il Messaggero" announced that Giulio Maleci, current CEO of Aeroporti di Roma (AdR - company that manages the airports of Rome), may resign; the news leaked after the problems between the... more
UAS-DronesAeroVironment receives 6 millions order from USAF for UAS aircraft
Monrovia, USA - And for spares
Within an existing contract with the US Air Force, AeroVironment has announced that it has received a firm order for the supply of new digital unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) Raven; the value of the order... more
IndustryBoeing delivers Somon Air's first B-737/900ER airplane
Washington, Usa - It becomes first Central Asian carrier to own and operate model with Sky Interior
Boeing has delivered the first Next-Generation 737/900ER aircraft with the new Boeing Sky Interior to Tajikistan-based Somon Air, making it the first Central Asian carrier to operate an airplane featuring... more
Finance and economyItalian "Cassa Depositi e Prestiti" seems to be interested in Italian Avio too
Milan, Italy - To save a strategic company
Following the announcement by the French company Safran, saying that it was considering the acquisition of Italian Avio; issue followed also by a parliamentary question (see AVIONEWS), it seems that the... more
Civil aviationChina Airlines joins SkyTeam
Taipei, Taiwan - Alliance grows to 15 members
SkyTeam (ST), the global airline alliance, today welcomed China Airlines (CA) as its 15th member at a joining ceremony held in Taipei. The flag carrier of Taiwan and one of the world’s leading cargo c... more
Military aviationIraq announces the arrival of the first F-16 aircraft in 2014
Fort Worth, USA - The country has already started to pay
Regarding a possible agreement between the US military supplies and Iraq, which provided for the delivery of 18 combat Lockheed-Martin F-16 aircraft (see AVIONEWS), the Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki... more
AirportsItaly. L'Aquila: the council will opt for private negotiations for the management of the airport
L'Aquila, Italy - After the exclusion of Transervice
Following the exclusion of Transervice's proposal, the only one to have placed a tender offer for the management of the "Dei Parchi d'Abruzzo" airport at L'Aquila (see AVIONEWS), the Municipality has approved... more
Government actsItalian parliamentary question on Safran's interest in purchasing Avio SpA
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Maurizio Fugatti (Lega nord-Padania)
"The Minister of Economic Development. - To know - given that: Avio SpA, controlled by the Cinven Fund (81 percent) and owned by Finmeccanica (14 percent) is an important and historic Italian company,... more
AirlinesAir Italy and Rt the only two competing for Livingston
Rome, Italy - Little time left to decide
By 26 October the Minister for Economic Development and Production Activities Paolo Romani will have to choose the new owner of the charter company Livingston, whose activities were suspended about a year... more
DefenseRussia fails RS-24 Yars ballistic missile test
Moscow, Russia - The first of a modified prototype that will be part of a new missile defense system
The Russian defense reported the failure of today's test launch of a new modified version of the intercontinental ballistic missile RS-24 Yars. This was the first test of the prototype, launched ??yesterday... more
Military aviationWill Japan give new hope to the future of the Eurofighter project?
London, UK - International markets can make up for cuts in European Countries
From Japan perhaps will come a push for the European military aviation industry, that following the economic difficulties of the States, sees itself in this period deprived of a substantial funds each... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC-ENAV: technical panel on safety in collaboration with "Fondazione 8 ottobre 2001" and the Flight Safety Foundation di Washington
Rome, Italy - Part of a series of international meetings
"It was held this afternoon, at the Directorate General of ENAC, the meeting on safety which was attended by ENAC, ENAV, the Foundation October 8, 2001 and the heads of the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF)... more
HelicoptersAW helicopters: FAS signs for GrandNew and AW-169
Cascina Costa, Italy - Blueway orders one more AW-139 model; Société FCL takes delivery of a GrandNew
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that FAS (Falcon Aviation Services) of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) has signed a contract for a GrandNew light twin and a preliminary sale contract... more
Civil aviationAircraft transport. AEA replies to the European Union's affirmations
Brussels, Belgium - Promptly replies after one day
AEA - the European Airlines Association has reacted decisively to certain statements made yesterday by the European commission regarding the investments that carriers would be able to perform with the... more
IndustryBoeing finalizes agreement with UTair for 40 aircraft 737 NG
Seattle, USA - An arrangement already concluded in the last Paris-Le Bourget show
Boeing and the carrier UTair have finalized an agreement announced during last Paris-Le Bourget air show for the supply of 40 aircraft B-737 NG (Next Generation), and more precisely for seven /900 ER (Extended... more
AirlinesTap Portugal introduces a new flight Malpensa-Lisbon, arriving to 4 frequencies
Rome, Italy - Passengers from Italy increased in the first 8 months of the year
With the Winter schedule 2011-2012, TAP Portugal, a Star Alliance member carrier, confirms all Summer destinations of the network and further enhances the connections between Milan-Malpensa Airport and... more
AerospaceChina is ready to launch the Tiangong-1 spacecraft (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - Launch between 27 and 30 September
The Chinese space agency announced that preparations for the launch of the Tiangong-1 spacecraft have begun at the Jiuquan launch centre, which depending on weather conditions, should be made between 27... more
Press releaseTransport by aircraft. IATA reiterated the European Union to abandon its ETS scheme
Hong Kong, China - For a global solution
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated the air transport industry’s commitment to its ambitious agenda to reduce CO2 emissions and urged the European Union (EU) to abandon its m... more
Civil aviationCivil aircraft. European tax on aircraft emissions: Russia and China oppose
Moscow, Russia - Contravened the Chicago Convention. Position clarified this morning following a Sino-Russian meeting
The Russian ministry of transport has today issued a statement strongly opposed to the European system developed to counteract the pollution caused by the commercial air transport sector, the ETS (Emission... more
AirlinesAir Malta reviews its fees charged on flight tickets
Valletta, Malta - Purchased on-line, via call-centre and sales offices
As from today, Air Malta has revised its fees charged on tickets purchased on-line, through call centers and sales offices. The airline announced the following rates: € 10.00 for tickets booked online v... more
IndustryBoeing-ANA: celebrated first B-787 Dreamliner aircraft delivery
Washington, Usa - During a ceremony adjacent to the factory where the airplane was assembled
Boeing celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner yesterday to launch customer ANA during a ceremony adjacent to the factory where the airplane was assembled. More than 500 employees representing... more
Military aviationIndia performs successful test on the engine of the first local fighter aircraft
New Delhi, India - The first P-8I expected soon
India is hurriedly proceeding in the development of the first local maritime fighter aircraft, temporarily called prototype Np1: DRDO - Defence Research and Development Organisation - announced that it... more
AirportsSpain is considering the privatisation of the principal airports
Madrid, Spain - Could even gain 5 billion Euros
The Spanish government has decided to opt for the privatisation of the airports of Madrid-Barajas and Barcelona-El Prat, currently managed by the public company Aena; Madrid has chosen this strategy from... more
AirportsItaly. "Dei Parchi d'Abruzzo" L'Aquila airport: blocked tender offer procedure
L'Aquila, Italy - The sole offeror presented incomplete documentation
It seems that the procedure to tender the management of the "Dei Parchi" airport at L'Aquila, announced last June 6 (see AVIONEWS) will start all over again. The 20-year contract will cover management... more
Civil aviationAir transport: cases of laser attacks in Italy increase
Turin, Italy - 264 cases registered during the second half of 2010
The Italian Air Safety Board ANSV has recently presented a dossier to the prosecutor of Turin on cases of laser attacks against pilots on board aircraft, especially while approaching the runway and during... more
Civil defenseFire-fighting: the base of the city of La Grande closed for renovation
La Grande, USA - After the Summer season
The Oregon regional forest corps said that the base of the city of La Grande will halt air tanker operations beginning from 24 September to 1 June 2012, following the decision to perform maintenance work... more
Civil aviationLisa Airplanes presents new two-seat plane: "Akoya" (VIDEO)
Le Bourget du Lac, France - Capable of landing on water and snow
Pending certification that will enable its distribution, the French company Lisa Airplanes has recently re-proposed internationally a new two-seater aircraft called "Akoya", an aircraft with composite... more
Civil aviationoneworld at "Ttg Incontri 2011": welcome to the global airplane alliance's future
Milan, Italy - Official entrance of Kingfisher Airlines, Air Berlin and Malaysia Airlines
The official entrance of the new partners - Kingfisher Airlines, Air Berlin and Malaysia Airlines - into the oneworld alliance will be symbolically inaugurated during "Ttg Incontri" (Rimini, 6-8 October... more