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AirlinesAircraft and economy. after Inteprid, contrary to the restructuring plan of Skymark also Airbus?
Tokyo, Japan - The opposition of the two companies could be fatal for the Japanese low-cost
Still troubles for the Japanese carrier Skymark Airlines: after searching legal protection from the creditors (taking advantage of the rules on the Corporate Reorganisation law) because losses of USD 590... more
AirportsAircraft and airport. Belgium: closed until 5:30pm the air space due to an electrical fault
Brussels , Belgium - Long delays and many cancelled flights
Today the Belgium and Luxembourg airspace will remain closed at least until 5:30pm due to a failure in the electrical system of "Belgocontrol". The company regulates the air traffic nationwide, and has... more
AirlinesAlitalia reinforces the links between Italy and Algeria, served by A-320 aircraft
Rome, Italy - With the new direct connections Malpensa-Algiers, twice per week (Monday and Thursday)
Alitalia will start next June 1st the new international direct service from Milan-Malpensa/Algiers, reinforcing the link offer between Italy and the North Africa. The new flight represents also an useful... more
Science and technologyAircraft and missles: confirmed the Russia's decision to sell the S-300 to Iran
Moscow, Russia - Yet to decide "When" and "How". Protests from Israel and the US
Confirmed yesterday, on May 26, 2015, Moscow's decision to sell Iran the disputed missile system S-300 anti-aircraft, to make it known the deputy head of the Security Council, Yevgeny Lukyanov, thanks... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus Group plans major presence at "Paris Air Show 2015"
Toulouse, France - The event will take place from June 15-21 at Le Bourget
Airbus Group will showcase its innovative range of commercial and military aircraft, space systems and emerging technologies at the "Paris Air Show 2015", which runs 15-21 June at Le Bourget. More A-350XWB... more
AirlinesAircraft and economy. Ireland: Dublin accepts the proposed acquisition by IAG for Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - Satisfied the CEO Willie Walsh, there will be not any redundant
After months of negotiations, the sale of the Irish carrier Aer Lingus reached its natural conclusion: in late last night, May 26, 2015, Dublin has decided to sell its 25,1% of the low-cost, accepting... more
Military aviationMilitary aircraft. Gaza: new Israeli raids against terrorist positions in the strip (VIDEO)
Tel Aviv , Israel - The attack in response to the rocket firing towards Israel
Israeli aircraft raids hit during the early hours of today, May 27, 2015, "Four terrorist infrastructure" (cit.) Located in the Gaza Strip, told a military spokesman from the Tel Aviv army. The attack... more
Report"Frontex" expands its joint operation "Triton" with airplanes, helicopters, vessels, boats and team
Warsaw, Poland - Another important development is the establishment of a regional base in Sicily
"Frontex" Executive Director, Fabrice Leggeri, signed the amended operational plan of the Joint Operation "Triton", expanding its operational area and bringing in a number of additional experts, vessels... more
HelicoptersSale of the first Bell 429 MAGnificent helicopter announced and destined to a Russian customer
Fort Worth, Usa - It is the first aircraft certified through the MSG-3 process
Bell Helicopter announced it has sold the first Bell 429 in Russia outfitted with the Bell 429 MAGnificent, a customization of the cabin interior with a variety of seating configurations, and a wide range... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Sweden: SAS pilots' strike could escalate
Stockholm, Sweden - The turmoil would involve 300 employees throughout Scandinavia
The situation after the strike called by the pilots of the carrier Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) could deteriorate: to declare this the spokesman of the striking staff. By today, 26 May 2015, the agitation... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecasts. Bad weather in Italy: alert for strong winds and storms up to the South
Rome, Italy - An additional bulletin issued for unfavourable conditions and it extends that one already diffused
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a further bulletin for adverse weather conditons. It integrates and extends that one already diffused. In particular... more
Military aviationMilitary aircraft. Egypt: soon the arrival of 46 MiG-29 from Russia (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Strengthening the cooperation between Cairo and Moscow in the military
Citing a source from the Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG, the "Sputnik" agency has announced that in the near future Russia will deliver to Egypt 46 MiG-29 military aircraft, for an estimated value of... more
DefenseAircraft and defense: the Philippine authorities do not recognize the Beijing claims in the South China Sea
Manila, Philippine Islands - Manila will seek military support from the United States and Japan about this situation
During a press conference held on yesterday, May 25, 2015, the Philippine President Benigno Aquino told to the journalists that the Country civil and military aircraft will continue to fly over the South... more
Tilt-rotorsAircraft and helicopters. Japan: strong protests by the local population against the new US base in Okinawa
Tokyo, Japan - The 15 thousand demonstrators opposing also to the CV-22 "Osprey" deployment at Yokota Air Base
In the past days in front of the Japanese Parliament in Tokyo has been formed a human chain to protest against the construction of a new US military base in the southern island of Okinawa. The 15 thousand... more
AirlinesAircraft and transports: after the restructuring, the new Malaysia Airlines would be oriented to regional links
Tokyo, Japan - On the countrary the low-cost Malaysian airlines would offer routes to Europe
After the recent restructuring plan, the services of the new airline born from Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will focus on the Southeast Asia: Australia, China, India, but also Indonesia and Thailand. To declare... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: Rome-Fiumicino airport returns to be fully in service from today
Rome, Italy - Also the NOTAM will be cancelled
"ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, informs that the gates to access to Schengen and extra-Schengen areas of the Terminal 3 in 'Leonardo da Vinci' in Fiumicino are reopened from today, on May... more
AirlinesAircraft and economy. Ireland: is the offer to acquire Aer Lingus going to be accepted on this week?
Dublin, Ireland - To pave the way to the IAG offer, the expert report commissioned by the Dublin authorities
After receiving the report bytheir team of experts, the Dublin authorities would be ready to accept the takeover offer on this week for the low-cost carrier Aer Lingus, in which the government owns 25.1%:... more
DefenseAircraft and defense:soon Finland as part of the Nato? The Fears on the part of Moscow
Helsinki, Finland - The change caused by the annexation of the Crimea and the unpredictable Russian exercises
Strong concern by the Moscow authorities following the statement of Helsinki included in the program of the new government for a possible entry into NATO: Finland would resign to its historical neutrality... more
IndustryVolaris takes delivery of first two A-321 airplanes
Toulouse, France - First airline in Mexico to operate Airbus’ largest single-aisle aircraft
Volaris, a Mexican low-cost carrier, has received its first two A-321 aircraft, the latest being received during a ceremony at the Airbus Delivery Centre in Hamburg, Germany. Volaris’ aircraft will be t... more
Fair and showsBoeing will showcase sustainable aviation biofuel at "Expo Milano 2015"
Rome, Italy - The industry as sponsor of the USA Pavilion
Boeing will showcase its global efforts to develop sustainable aviation biofuel at "Expo Milano 2015"’s USA Pavilion, which highlights American industry, products and entrepreneurship in sustainability, n... more
AirportsAircraft and earthquakes. Japan: closed the Narita airport, after a quake of magnitude 5,3
Tokyo, Japan - Meanwhile in Nepal continue the aftershocks
Closed the air traffic in the two runways at Narita airport in Japan following an earthquake of magnitude 5,3 that struck on this morning, May 25, 2015, Tokyo and the other surrounding of the Japanese... more
AirportsGermany: still significant delays for the new Berlin airport
Berlin, Germany - The authorities deny a journalistic investigation, according to which the airport would remain unfulfilled
The Berlin authorities spokesman, Ralf Kunkel, has denied the reconstruction of the German newspaper "Bild am Sonntag" about the new International Airport "Willy Brandt" remaining unfinished. The blunt... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The list of the strikes in Italy for today
Rome, Italy - Five protests: four for 24 hours and one for eight hours
The Italian Transport Ministry unveils the list of the strikes predicted for today, on Monday May 25. In particular, the protests in the transports are: ANPAC, pilots and flight assistants of Alitalia... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecasts. Bad weather in Italy: alert for thunderstorms starting from the North
Rome, Italy - A yellow criticality today and tomorrow
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a new bulletin for adverse weather conditions. In particular, from the late afternoon of today, on Monday May 25,... more
AirportsNice airport. France: Atlantia, Fraport e Global Infrastructure Partners interested to the tender
Nice, France - The company of the Benetton family looking for a French partner to overcome the local resistances
After the publication of the tender for the shareholding of the Nice airport, the industry giants are sharpening their weapons for the acquisition of 60% of the French airport. Among the candidates,... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and roles. EHA: Jaime Arque new Chairman appointed
Rome, Italy - He replaced Vittorio Morassi
On 17th April 2015, the EHA (European Helicopter Association) Board of Governors gathered together to elect the new Executive Board of the Association. After 10 years of service Vittorio Morassi stepped... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian ANPAC: pilots and flight assistants by Alitalia and Cityliner on strike for 24 hours next Monday
Rome, Italy - The confirmation of the protest after an extraordinary meeting today
"ANPAC (Italian Civil aviation Association) confirms a 24 hour strike by pilots and flight assistants of Alitalia-SAI and Cityliner for next Monday, May 25, after an extraodinary meeting took place today.... more
ReportSpy-aircraft: rising tensions in the South China Sea (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - Chinese media accused Washington of "Raising the tension" in the area
The Chinese authorities are "Strongly dissatisfied" and have defined "Irresponsible and dangerous" the overflight by a US P8-A "Poseidon" in the airspace of the disputed Spratly Islands, in the South... more
Civil aviationAircraft and finance: the "Brexit" would threaten the presence of Airbus in UK
London, UK - To declare this the "Number one" of the Group in England, Paul Kahn
Among the first to take position against a possible exit from the European Union of the United Kingdom, the President of the Airbus British branch Paul Kahn declared at risk the Group's presence, in the... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: sale of helicopters in Sweden, "Suspected bribe"
Stockholm, Sweden - Swedish Judicial investigates into possible breaches of the procurement law
New scandal for the Finmeccanica's helicopter subsidiary: according to a survey of the weekly "L'Espresso" on sale today, May 22, 2015, AgustaWestland would be targeted by the prosecutors in Stockholm... more
Military aviationAircraft and drills. Morocco: "African Lion 2015" began (VIDEO)
Agadir , Morocco - The maneuvers involving the US, Morocco, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Senegal and Tunisia
Started a few days ago at Tifnit and Agadir, in Morocco, the "African Lion 2015" drills. The largest joint military exercises after the NATO ones, involving about 3 thousand men from the United States,... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecasts (2). Bad weather in Italy: alert for storms on the central-northern regions
Rome, Italy - Red criticality on Marche
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. It integrates and extends that one already diffused. In particular,... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines: the results in April by the carrier
Milan, Italy - The Summer schedule began in a positive manner
Austrian Airlines, a Star Alliance member carrier, recorded in April almost 932,000 passengers transported with the starting of the Summer schedule. It is a marked increase compared to the monthly average... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and missiles. United States: finished the "Two days" of the Polish defense minister Tomasz Siemoniak
Warsaw, Poland - During the visit the representative of Warsaw spoke about Ukraine and the purchase of new weapons
During his two-day visit to Washington, the Polish Deputy Prime and Defense Minister, Tomasz Siemoniak, met with US Secretary of State Ashton Carter: the topics covered by the talks have ranged from the... more
Military aviationAircraft and defence. France: increase in the military spending to a total of EUR 3,8 billion
Paris, France - Among the purchases by the French army, the C-130 "Hercules" airplane and the "Tigers" attack helicopters
Increase in military spending set by the French authorities on May 20, 2015, as reported in parliament by the Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian: EUR 1,5 billion added to the already allocated funds in... more
ReportSpy-aircraft. Skirmishes on the South China Sea: Beijing Navy "Expesl" P-8A Poseidon aircraft from the international airspace (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - On board of the American aircraft also a correspondent from "CNN"
The Chinese navy would had "Invited" an US spy-aircraft to not fly over the artificial islands that Beijing is building in the disputed area of the South China Sea: the warning was repeated 8 times despite... more
IndustryEmbraer and Azul sign firm order for up to 50 E-Jets E2 aircraft
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The contract announced as a LOI during the 2014 edition of the "Farnborough Airshow"
Embraer SA and Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras SA have reached a final agreement for 30 firm orders for the E-195E2 jet aircraft. The contract, announced as a Letter of Intent (LOI) during the 2014 edition... more
HelicoptersAircraft and defense. USA: the State Department approved the sale of 10 MH-60R to Saudi Arabia (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - The sale valued at USD 1,9 billion also includes radars, missiles and targeting systems
The US State Department has approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of 10 modern combat helicopters worth USD 1,9 billion. The Persian Gulf Country will purchase from the United States also radars, "Hellfire"... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Lufthansa Group: airlines with a new efficiency record in fuel consumption 2014
Frankfurt, Germany - 3.84 litres per passenger and 100 kilometres
The airlines in the Lufthansa Group have once again set a record for efficiency: in 2014, the planes of the passenger fleets only used an average of 3.84 litres of kerosene (2013: 3.91 l/100pkm) to carry... more
DefenseRussia: expected in 2015 the purchase of 250 new aircraft, helicopters and drones for military use
Moscow, Russia - The President Vladimir Putin will provide USD 340 billion to the Russian Army
The Russian deputy Minister of Defense, Arkady Bakhin, talked on Wednesday (20 May 2015) with to the press-agency "Tass" about the intention to integrate the modernization plans of the Muscovite army with... more
Defense"Mistral" helicopter carrier: towards a solution? The fears of the US newspapers
Paris, France - The two ships may be sold to China
The long history of the two "Mistral" helicopter carriers may have reached a turning point, according to a source of the French weekly "Le Journal du Dimanche" also quoted by the Russian "Sputnik News":... more
Weather forecastsAircraft and forecast. Bad weather in Italy: alert on the Northern regions
Rome, Italy - An additional bulletin for adverse conditions has been issued
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, diffused a bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. It integrates and extends that one already issued. The notice... more
IndustryThe 15th SSJ-100 aircraft joined Interjet fleet
Venice, Italy - The airplane was rolled out from the SJI's facility in Venice
Another brand new Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) aircraft joined the Mexican Interjet’s fleet on the 20th of May. The aircraft (MSN95066) was rolled out from the SuperJet International’s facility in Ven... more
IndustryA-320neo airplane with LEAP- 1A engines takes to the sky for the first time
Toulouse, France - Marking the start of testing for second engine choice
The first A-320neo equipped with CFM International LEAP-1A engines completed its maiden flight yesterday in Toulouse, France. The aircraft, registration F-WNEW, was flown by Experimental Test Pilots Philippe... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. AEA welcomes the EC's efforts to ensure a better regulation in aviation
Brussels, Belgium - Airlines in Europe have to deal with a plethora of regulations
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) welcomes the Commission’s Better Regulation Package. Airlines in Europe have to deal with a plethora of regulations related to flight safety, security, flight o... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Finmeccanica: starting June 1 Donato Amoroso to Thales Alenia Space
Rome, Italy - Postponed again the timetable for the Ansaldo transfer to the Japanese Hitachi
Postponed again the opinion of the Chinese antitrust about the sale of the two Ansaldo to the Japanese Hitachi, after the sale of the transport secotr of the Finmeccanica Group in the last February 2015.... more
IndustrySingapore Airlines’ first A-350XWB aircraft takes shape
Toulouse, France - It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2016
Airbus has begun final assembly of the first A-350/900 for Singapore Airlines at its facilities in Toulouse, France. The aircraft is the first of 70 airplanes ordered by the airline and is scheduled for... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2015" (2): first Cessna Citation airplane enters commercial airline service in Europe
Geneva, Switzerland - An aircraft is on static display at the event
Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, today announced that its customer, Hahn Air Lines, is operating a fleet of Cessna Citation CJ-4 airplanes for scheduled... more
Fair and showsBoeing Business Jets unveils Split Scimitar Winglets for BBJ aircraft family
Geneva, Switzerland - Standard on new BBJs, available for retrofit
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) announced at the "European Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition" ("EBACE") that Split Scimitar Winglets (SSW) are now standard on new BBJs. The BBJ, a business jet based... more
IndustryAirbus Group launched multi-site leadership university
Toulouse, France - Main campus to be built opposite Airbus A380 Final Assembly in Blagnac, opening 2016
Airbus Group’s top management yesterday broke ground for the construction of the main campus for its new multi-site Leadership University, in the presence of Jean-Luc Moudenc, Mayor of Toulouse and Bernard K... more