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AirportsItaly. Naples airport aims at international traffic with new routes and strengthening those already existing
Naples, Italy - The network for the Summer 2014 is 48 international and 11 domestic destinations
The network of scheduled direct flights of Naples airport for the Summer 2014 will aim at increasing of international links with 48 international, 11 national and over 50 charter destinations. Hamburg,... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storm alert on the Central-South
Rome, Italy - Orange criticality on Marche and part of Sardinia
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bullettin for adverse weather conditions that integrates and extends that one already diffused. The notice indicates... more
IndustryBoeing: first order marks launch BBJ MAX aircraft family
Seattle, Usa - From an undisclosed customer
Boeing announced the launch of the Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) MAX family of airplanes after receiving the first order from an undisclosed customer. The order is for a BBJ MAX 8, which is based on the 737... more
SecurityAirplanes. EASA issues informations for the safety of Crimea airspace
Cologne, Germany - SIB document published on the "Specials" of AVIONEWS
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published on 03 April a Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) which addresses the potential safety risks encountered by aircraft operators which may use the airspace... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: GrandNew helicopter begins New Zealand demonstration tour
Cascina Costa, Italy - The tour will start in New Plymouth and then Wellington, Dunedin, Wanaka and Auckland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that its eight-seat twin-engine GrandNew helicopter will begin a six day demonstration tour of New Zealand on 4th April. The tour will start in New Plymouth... more
Press releaseAirplanes and transport. AEA: EP opts for realistic approach on aviation ETS
Brussels, Belgium - Only flights operated within the EEA will be covered in the calendar years 2013 up to and including 2016
At midday today, the Plenary of the European Parliament (EP) decided on the way forward on the scope of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for aviation: only flights operated within the European Economic... more
MiscellaneousEurofighter launches "Amateur photo competition 2014"
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The competion will run until the end next September
Europe’s Amateur aviation photographers from around the world will soon have the chance to get ‘up close and personal’ with the world’s most advanced multi-role fast-jet fighter as part of a unique prize p... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space built Sentinel 1A satellite ready for launch
Rome, Italy - It is the first satellite in Europe's vast Earth Observation program Copernicus
The European Space Agency's Sentinel-1A satellite, designed and built by Thales Alenia Space, is ready to be launched from the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana this evening, using a Soyuz-Fregat A... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: solid demand for air travel continues
Geneva, Switzerland - Tony Tyler: “People are flying"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February showing demand growth of 5.4% compared to February 2013. Although this represented a slowdown... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Italian Transport Minister: "Alitalia-Etihad talks to be concluded by week's end"
Rome, Italy - "In the next few days the industrial plan and the elements of the agreement might be submitted to the government", Lupi explains
Italian Transport and Infrastructure Minister Maurizio Lupi declared he is optimistic about the fact that the talks between Alitalia and Etihad for the entry of the Abu Dhabi-based company in the ownership... more
AirlinesSaudia wants safety guarantees from Boeing to accept its Dreamliner aircraft
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - "We have been following the problem related to the battery overheating", the director general of the Middle Eastern company explained
Abdul Aziz Al Hazmi, director general of Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) declared that the Middle Eastern carrier will not accepted the eight 787 Dreamliner aircraft it ordered, whose delivery is scheduled... more
MiscellaneousFinmeccanica and Italian MiBACT sealed an agreement for technologies and services for Pompei
Rome, Italy - Through its companies, Selex ES and Telespazio
The Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism (MiBACT) and Finmeccanica have sealed an agreement whereby the Group will donate innovative technologies and services for monitoring and protecting... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV: the balance sheet project 2013 of the Techno Sky company approved
Rome, Italy - 16% reduction of the external costs and growth on the market
The balance sheet project 2013 of Techno Sky has been approved. The ENAV company is responsible of the management and maintenance of the structures for air traffic control whose mission is finalized to... more
AerospaceIndra: the space debris radar developed by the industry passes ESA tests
Rome, Italy - There are an estimated 700,000 objects orbiting our planet in an uncontrolled manner
The demonstrator radar developed by Indra for detecting objects in space has successfully passed the validation tests performed within the European Space Agency's Space Situational Awareness (SSA) preparation... more
ReportQueen Elizabeth arriving in Rome with her aircraft, she will meet Napolitano and the Pope
Rome, Italy - The sovereign will leave in the evening
One-day visit today, Thursday 3 April 2014, for Queen Elizabeth II in Rome, who landed at Rome-Ciampino Airport with her aircraft at about 10:30 am, and will leave again in the evening. This is the... more
AerospaceNASA suspends its relationships with Russia
Washington, USA - The decision, pushed by the Ukrainian crisis, does not involve the activities of the International Space Station
NASA, the American space agency, decided to suspend its relationships with Russia, because of the "Ongoing violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity", as explained in an internal memo... more
AccidentsNew York, runway excursion for a Delta Air Lines aircraft (VIDEO)
New York, USA - The pilot had reported a problem with the hydraulic system
A Delta Air Lines aircraft experienced a runway excursion at New York's "JFK" Airport: the pilot of Flight 886 had previously reported a problem with the hydraulic system of the McDonnell Douglas MD-88. For... more
CargoIATA: air freight markets continue recovery
Geneva, Switzerland - A 2.9% increase in demand in February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in February showing a 2.9% increase in demand compared to February 2013. The first two months of 2014 have... more
SecurityEASA issues more accessible license for General Aviation aircraft pilots
Cologne, Germany - The Agency published a decision to accompany the regulation on new IRs
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published a Decision on the 1st April to accompany the recently published regulation on new and more accessible instrument ratings (IRs) focused on General Aviation... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: making a safe industry even safer
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Tony Tyler made the call during the "OPS Conference"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments and industry to focus on partnerships, data analysis and runway safety in the ongoing quest to make flying even safer. IATA’s D... more
Press releaseAirplanes. EC: new European rules improve safety for private pilots
Brussels, Belgium - Necessary to fly in difficult weather conditions with poor visibility
Today new rules that will make it easier for private aircraft pilots to obtain the skills necessary to fly in difficult weather conditions with poor visibility are becoming applicable. More pilots will... more
IndustryBoeing: Air Canada finalize order for B-737 MAX airplanes
Seattle, Usa - The order consists of 33 MAX 8 and 28 MAX 9s, as well as 18 options and 30 rights to purchase
Boeing and Air Canada have finalized an order for 61 B-737 MAX airplanes to lead the airline's single-aisle fleet renewal plan. The order, valued at $6.5 billion at list prices, consists of 33 MAX 8s and... more
AirlinesIraqi Airways is looking for a 2-billion-dollar loan to pay the aircraft ordered from Boeing
Baghdad, Iraq - The company might also purchase five Bombardier CS-300s
Iraq is in need of a loan of roughly 2 billion dollars (1.45 billion Euros) in order to finance the purchase of 41 aircraft it ordered from Boeing during the past years and destined to the fleet of state-owned... more
AirlinesAeroflot completes retirement from service of its Il-96 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The company decided to stop utilizing Ilyushin's airplane for economic reasons
Aeroflot completed the retirement from service of its Ilyushin Il-96 aircraft with the last flight of an airplane of the model from Tashkent to Moscow-Sheremetyevo. The carrier had announced the intention... more
AerospaceNASA is looking for partners to keep SOFIA aircraft flying
Houston, NASA - The modified 747SP of the space agency may be utilized "For scientific investigations or for other potential uses"
NASA, the American space agency, issued a Request for Information (RFI) Monday soliciting potential partners interested in using the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) aircraft for... more
AccidentsFlight MH370: 10 aircraft and 9 ships are patrolling a 221,000-square-km area
Perth, Australia - Weather conditions are still challenging: clouds, fog and thunderstorms
The search for Malaysia Airlines' Boeing 777 in the Indian Ocean restarted today, entering the 26th days of operations. The aircraft of the Asian company vanished from radar screens in the night between... more
AirlinesAircraft grounded in the first day of strike for Lufthansa pilots, but the company still hopes for a solution
Cologne, Germany - "Our wish is that we start talking again as soon as possible"
The strike of Lufthansa pilots which was announced during the past days started today, Wednesday 2 April 2014, and will continue to Friday 4. The main German carrier had already decided to cancel 3800... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Qatar Airways follows Etihad's example and is in hunt for acquisitions
Doha, Qatar - "We are actively discussing opportunities", the CEO of the Middle Eastern airline explains
Qatar Airways is looking for acquisitions of stakes in other companies, as confirmed during an interview with "Bloomberg Business" by Akbar al-Baker, Chief Executive Officer of the Middle Eastern airline. "When... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica. Shareholders' meeting: filing of documentation...
Rome, Italy - ... Regarding the Annual Financial Report and well-grounded proposal by the Board of Statutory Auditors at the seventh point on the Agenda
With reference to the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, convened for 9 and 15 May 2014 (first and second call) and to the Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, convened for 9, 14 and 15 May 2014 (first, sec... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia-Etihad agreement maybe in Ma; the Abu Dhabi-based company advanced many requests
Rome, Italy - Strengthening the Rome-Fiumicino hub is reportedly one of the key points of the talks
The conclusion of the talks between Alitalia and Etihad Airways, which many considered as forthcoming, has not arrived yet: March ended and at moment there are no significant news regarding the entry of... more
AccidentsAsiana Airlines admits responsibilities for San Francisco aircraft crash
Seoul, South Korea - Pilots and autothrottle defects to blame, according to the company
Asiana Airlines admitted for the first time the possibile responsibilites for the crash of its Boeing 777 aircraft which occurred on July 6, 2013 in San Francisco (AVIONEWS), which caused the death of... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and finance. Babcock ready to purchase Avincis for 1.1 billion Euros
London, United Kingdom - "Joining forces will allow the strengthened group to access new markets and customers"
Babcock International Group announced it planned the acquisition of Avincis Group, parent company of Bond Helicopters and Inaer, for 920 million pounds (roughly 1.1 billion Euros). According to the conditional... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica's BoD examined the "Flick Committee" report stating, body appointed in April 2013
Rome, Italy - The Board also approved the Group’s 2013 draft Sustainability Report
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, which met yesterday under the chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, examined the report drafted by the "Flick Committee", an independent body appointed by the Board... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Atlanta is still the world's busiest airport, but Beijing is narrowing the gap
Atlanta, USA - Dubai had the most significant increase among the top ten hubs
Airports Council International (ACI), the only worldwide association of airports, released the preliminary passenger traffic results for 2013 The first place is still of Atlanta's "Hartsfield-Jackson"... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Due to the pilot’s strike Lufthansa has canceled most of its flights for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Frankfurt, Germany - Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo and Germanwings have canceled about 3,800 flights
Due to the strike announced by the pilot’s union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC), Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo and Germanwings have canceled about 3,800 flights on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. During the three d... more
HelicoptersBeijing Emergency Rescue Center purchases an EC-135 P2e helicopter
Beijing, China - The contract includes an option for a second example
The 999 Emergency Rescue Center (999 Center), a subsidiary of the Beijing Red Cross Foundation, signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters China today for the purchase of one Airbus Helicopters EC-135 P2e,... more
Military aviationSouth Korea ready to purchase new tankers: 4 new aircraft for Seoul
Seoul, South Korea - Possible two-competitor race between Airbus and Boeing
It is shopping time for South Korea: just a few days ago Seoul has indeed formally announced its decision to procure the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft for its F-X fighter acquisition program... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Pilots' strike: Lufthansa cancels 3800 flights for this week
Cologne, Germany - "We will do everything to take care of our passengers"
The air transport sector in Germany and in Europe will risk to be in a chaotic condition this week, because of the strike called by Vereinigung Cockpit, the union which represents about 5000 Lufthansa... more
AerospaceItalian AVIO chosen by ESA to lead the development of the new engine in carbon fibre of Ariane 6
Rome, Italy - Following to the tender at European level announced by European Space Agency
AVIO, following to the tender at European level announced by ESA (European Space Agency), has been chosen to lead the development of the new motors at rocket fuel in carbon fibre for the new European spacecraft... more
AirlinesCIM Air new Italian partner for Blue Air, the Romanian low-cost carrier
Rome, Italy - The airline links the two Countries 37 times per week byB-737 airplanes
CIM Air, the Italian reality in the world of the representation of the international airlines, announced the designation of Blue Air, the Romanian low-cost carrier, as General Sales Agent (GSA) for Italy.... more
Fair and showsWith six deals locked in, "FIDAE" confirms Airbus Helicopters’ leading presence in Latin America
Santiago, Chile - New agreements announced at this week’s air show
New agreements announced at this week’s "FIDAE 2014" air show has further underscored Airbus Helicopters’ strong presence in the Southern Cone area of Latin America, with contracts and commitments inv... more
IndustryAirbus DS: Qatar selects A330MRTT and acquires two airplanes
Madrid, Spain - Gulf Nation becomes the seventh State to select the type
Airbus Defence and Space has been selected by Qatar to supply two A330 MRTT new generation air-to-air refuelling aircraft for the Qatar Emiri Air Force. Qatar´s choice of the A330 MRTT makes it the... more
AccidentsFlight MH370: aircraft locate debris off the Australian shores
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Search area moved north-east
Some airplanes spotted in the sea, off the Australian shores, some debris which might be related to Malaysia Airlines' Flight MH370, which vanished from radar screens during the night between Friday 7... more
Finance and economyAirbus Group signs global cooperation agreement with Bank of China
Toulouse, France - They will also cooperate in the areas of aircraft leasing, aircraft asset management, hedging and corporate loans
Airbus Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bank of China regarding a global cooperation. The two parties have agreed to work together strategically to advance operation-related activities... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Etihad: 10 days for the Alitalia-plan
Rome, Italy - The hypothesis of an integration of the operations of the Italian carrier and airberlin seems more likely
Etihad Airways is really close to present its strategic plan for Alitalia's relaunch: according to rumours, by 10 days the Abu Dhabi-based company might release its ideas for the future of the main Italian... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-380 airplane for Asiana Airlines shines in full livery
Toulouse, France - The delivery is planned in the second quarter of this year
The first A-380 for Asiana Airlines was rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Hamburg, marking the completion of its painting. The aircraft will then have completion of its cabin and enter a final phase... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica. Shareholders’ Meeting: filing of documentation
Rome, Italy - It will be convened in May
With reference to the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, convened for 9 and 15 May 2014 (first and second call) and to the Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, convened for 9, 14 and 15 May 2014 (first, sec... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Aer Arann to change its name in Stobart Air
Dublin, Ireland - The operations will continue under the Aer Lingus Regional brand
Regional company Aer Arann will modify its name in Stobart Air by the end of 2014: the change is part of a strategy aimed to expand the operations of the irish carrier. However, the company will continue... more
IndustryAirplanes. Indra awards modernization of five air control centers in Chile
Rome, Italy - The project includes delivery of air traffic simulation systems for controller training
Indra will implement its air traffic control system in two air route traffic management centers and three local air control centers of the Chilean Civil Aviation Department (DGCA). The company will also... more
IndustryBoeing: Turkmenistan Airlines receives its first B-777/200LR airplane
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan - The delivery coincided with the opening of a new terminal at the international airport
Boeing delivered the first 777-200LR (Longer Range) passenger aircraft to Turkmenistan's national flag carrier, Turkmenistan Airlines. The airplane is the first of two 777/200LRs Turkmenistan Airlines... more