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Fair and shows"Defexpo 2014" to lose revenues after Finmeccanica was banned from participating
New Delhi, India - Last month a contract with AgustaWestland was scrapped over alleged bribery
The drastic decision from the Indian minister of Defense, who ordered to ban Finmeccanica and all its subsidiaries from attending the "Defexpo 2014" following a parliamentary investigation involving alleged... more
IndustryRussia: IAC wants to investigate over safety of the Superjet 100 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Possible production suspension for the Tupolev Tu-204
The Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC), the supervising body overseeing the use and management of civil aviation in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), said it notified United Aircraft Corporation... more
AerospaceESA: Athena Fidus launched (VIDEO)
Kourou, French Guyana - The French-Italian dual broadband telecommunications satellite is in orbit
The first Ariane 5 launch of the year lifted off from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana yesterday evening on its mission to place two telecommunications satellites, ABS-2 & Athena–Fidus, into their pla... more
IndustrySelex ES teams up with Lockheed Martin to implement the network infrastructure for NATO's new headquarters in Brussels
Rome, Italy - Under a three year contract, which can be extended up to a further five years
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, is on Lockheed Martin (LM)’s team that will provide the Active Network Infrastructure (ANWI) for NATO’s new headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Under a three year con... more
SecurityUnited States: no liquids on board of Russia-bound aircraft
Washington, USA - Secretary of State Kerry invites travellers to be vigilant and attentive
US' Department for Homeland Security decided to ban liquids into carry-on baggage aboard Russia-bound aircraft: the measurw aims to ensure safety during Winter Olympics, whose opening ceremony will take... more
SecurityFAA clears path for installation of AOA indicators in small airplanes
Washington, Usa - Measure could improve safety in thousands of aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) took an important step to help improve safety in small aircraft by simplifying design approval requirements for a cockpit instrument called an angle of attack... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: new snow alert in Piedmont and Lombardy
Rome, Italy - Red criticality on Veneto for today
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice indicates from today in the morning, on Friday February 7,... more
IndustryAirbus interested in India Air Force's plan to replace 56 military transport aircraft
New Delhi, India - The plane manufacturer plans to bid for the Indian contract next month
Airbus Group is aiming to propose its C-295 to the Indian Air Force, which recently issued request of proposals to replace 56 military transport aircraft. This would represent an opportunity for Airbus... more
Fair and showsAirbus Defence and Space at "Singapore Airshow 2014"
Singapore, Singapore - The debut by the newly formed division of the Group
Airbus Defence and Space, "Europe’s number one defence and space company" (according to the industry), will be present at this year's "Singapore Airshow" from 11th-16th February at the Changi Exhibition C... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: passenger demand maintains historic growth rates in 2013
Geneva, Switzerland - A 5.2% increase compared to 2012
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year traffic results for 2013 showing a 5.2% increase in passenger demand compared to 2012. The 2013 performance aligns with the average... more
DefenseRosoboronexport to provide 24 Yakovlev Yak-130 trainer aircraft to Bangladesh
Moscow, Russia - The contract is estimated to be worth about $800 million. Delivery in 2015
Anatoly Isaikin, CEO of Rosoboronexport (State intermediary Agency for Russia's exports/imports of defence-related products), announced that Bangladeshi minister of Defence has signed a contract for the... more
ReportPresident and staff of the Italian Space Agency investigated for bribery
Rome, Italy - Police searches ASI's Rome headquarters
Enrico Saggese, President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and other six persons connected with ASI are under investigation in the context of an inquiry of Rome's Prosecutor Officer for alleged bribery. The... more
Fair and showsAirbus Group to have a strong presence at "Singapore Airshow"
Singapore, Singapore - The event runs from 11 February to 16 February at the Changi Exhibition Centre
Airbus Group will have a major presence at the "Singapore Airshow", showcasing cutting-edge products, technologies and services of its three Divisions: Airbus, Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus Helicopters.... more
Fair and showsAircraft and defence. "Defexpo 2014": the defence industry gathers in India
New Delhi, India - 624 exhibitors from 36 countries to take part in the event
The 8th edition of "Defexpo", the international event of the defence sector, opened today, Thursday 6 February 2014, in New Delhi. The 624 exhibitors of the 2014 edition, coming from 36 countries (the... more
Fair and showsAirbus Group (2): airplanes, helicopters on display at the "Singapore Airshow 2014"
Singapore, Singapore - The products and technologies of the divisions
Airbus Group products and technologies on display at the "Singapore Airshow 2014" will include: Airbus - The all-new A350 XWB flight-test aircraft (MSN 3) will perform its first ever Airshow flying... more
IndustryBoeing: LAM announce order for three B-737/700NG airplanes
Maputo, Mozambique - The order includes also purchase rights for additional three aircraft
Boeing and LAM -Linhas Aereas de Mocambique (LAM–Mozambique Airlines) announced an order yesterday for three Next-Generation B-737/700 airplanes. The order, valued at $228 million at list prices, includes p... more
SecurityOlympics: USA warn Russia about risk of toothpaste tubes containing explosives on board of the aircraft
Sochi, Russia - The Department of Homeland Security clarifies it is "Not aware of a specific threat"
The 22nd edition of the "Winter Olympics" will take place in Sochi, Russia, and will open today, February 6, 2014, to end on February 23. The security measures which have been put in place for the event... more
AerospaceRussian cargo spacecraft docks with the Space Station (VIDEO)
Baikonur, Kazakistan - The ISS Progress 54 is loaded with 2.8 tonnes of resupplies
The ISS Progress 54 resupply spacecraft, loaded with 2.8 tonnes of cargo, automatically docked to the International Space Station’s Pirs docking compartment at 10:22 pm GMT/UTC Wednesday 5 February, a... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: still storm alert on the central-North
Rome, Italy - A red criticality continues on Veneto
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a further notice for unfavourable weather conditions and it integrates and extends that one already diffused. A... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe: airports aligned with EP vote on air passenger rights
Brussels, Belgium - The body reiterated its support for more effective protection
Earlier today, the European Parliament voted in favour of the revision of the current EU legislation on air passenger rights. In response, European airport trade body ACI EUROPE reiterated its support... more
CargoAircraft and transport. Iata: moderate growth for air cargo in 2013
Geneva, Switzerland - The "World Cargo Symposium" will take place in Los Angeles, March 11-13 with over 1,000 delegates
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing a 1.4% expansion of global freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) in 2013 when compared to 2012. Cargo markets made very slow progress... more
IndustryAirbus A-350XWB, the new aircraft flies to Qatar
Toulouse, France - Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways CEO: "Eager to open a new chapter"
Qatar Airways, State-owned flag carrier of Qatar, reached the Airbus facility in Toulouse, France, to attend the flight test of its most recent A-350 XWB aircraft, which is going to be officially welcomed... more
Civil aviationHeavy snow and rare freezing rain paralyze airplanes in New York area
New York, Usa - Adverse weather conditions affect air traffic in Long Island
The "National Weather Service" in New York has issued a Winter Storm Warning for snow, sleet, and freezing rain, which is in effect until 6 pm EST this evening. During the day, Wednesday, February 5th,... more
AirlinesSpiceJet: order for 38 B-737 Max aircraft incoming
Gurgaon, India - A 3.9-billion-dollar operation at list prices
SpiceJet is reportedly closed to place an order for 38 737 Max aircraft, according to rumours coming from people with knowledge of the negotiations between the Indian low-cost company and Boeing. The operation... more
Press releaseAirplanes and transport. European Parliament pushes for enforceable air passenger rights
Brussels, Belgium - Under a draft law voted by EP at the first reading
Delayed or stranded air passengers would be likelier to win compensation, and airlines would get clear rules on how to deal with passenger complaints, under a draft law voted by Parliament at the first... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. European Commission starts in-depth investigation on Cyprus Airways and Estonian Air for alleged state aid
Brussels, Belgium - The government support might not comply with the EU competition laws
The European Commission started two distinct in-depth investigations regarding alleged state aid received during the past years by Cyprus Airways and Estonian Air. Brussels suspects that this kind of financing... more
IndustrySilk Air begins transition to all B-737 airplane fleet
Seattle, Usa - Over the coming years, the industry will deliver a total of over 50 airplanes to the airline
Boeing and SilkAir celebrated the delivery of the carrier's first Next-Generation B-737/800 aircraft. The delivery also marked the start of the Singapore-based airline's transition to an all-Boeing fleet.... more
Fair and showsBoeing at "Singapore Airshow 2014" with planes, helicopters, tiltrotor on static display
Chicago, Usa - F/A18F Super Hornet airplane in flying display
The Boeing Company will showcase a broad range of commercial and defense products and services at the "Singapore Airshow 2014", which runs Feb. 11-16 at the Changi Exhibition Centre. "Boeing has the... more
AirportsAutogrill renews its concession at Copenhagen Airport
Milan, Italy - The Group consolidates its business in Northern European airports
Through its HMSHost International subsidiary, Autogrill Group has secured an early renewal of its concession at Copenhagen International Airport, Northern Europe’s main hub for passenger traffic, thus c... more
AccidentsAnother incident on a MA-60 plane at " Xinzheng International Airport " in Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou, China - The Joy Air aircraft experienced a landing gear malfunction
A MA-60, carrying 37 passengers plus seven crew members, had just landed from Taiyuan to Zhengzhou international airport when the front landing gear has suddenly failed causing the plane’s collapse on t... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: New York: Port Authority announces 8-billion-dollar investments across its airports
New York, USA - The renewal will also include "LaGuardia" and Newark terminals
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), the body which manages most of the main transport infrastructure in the area of the "Big Apple", announced an investment plan of 27.6 billion dollars... more
SecurityScratches on the fuselage: Singapore Airlines grounds an Airbus A-380 aircraft
Singapore, Singapore - "No safety issue", the South-Asian company communicated
On Wednesday 5 February 2014 Singapore Airlines communicated it has decided to ground and inspect one of its Airbus A-380 aircraft following the discovery of some scratches on the fuselage. The problem... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: new alert for snow in Lombardy and for rain on Liguria, Sardinia and North-East
Rome, Italy - Red criticality on Veneto for today
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The phenomena could cause the hydrogeological criticalities reported in... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA calls on the EP to take a realistic approach on Air Passenger Rights
Brussels, Belgium - Tomorrow, Wednesday 5th February, the Parliament will vote on a Committee report
Tomorrow, Wednesday 5th February, the European Parliament will vote on a Committee report dealing with a revision to the existing EU legislation on Air Passenger Rights. AEA (Association of European Airlines)... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia-Etihad alliance capable of improving the Italian airport system
Rome, Italy - Outlook of the deal looks positive
The conclusion of the agreement between Alitalia and Etihad for the entry of the Middle Eastern company into the ownership of the main Italian carrier is getting closer. On Sunday 2 February Gabriele Del... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV tests using its own aircraft the first procedures for landing with the European satellite signal EGNOS in Tunisia
Monastir, Tunisia - These activities fall within the ambit of the "MEDUSA" programme
ENAV, the Italian Air Navigation Service Provider, has tested and validated the new precision landing procedures with the European satellite system EGNOS, using its own specially fitted out aircraft, at... more
AirportsDubai International to move one quarter of its operations to "Al Maktoum International"
Dubai, UAE - Some services would not be available from May 1 to July 20 because of runway repair work
Dubai International Airport will necessarily have to relocate a quarter of its operations to "Al Maktoum International Airport" during the scheduled runway repair. Dubai Airports, the company that manages... more
IndustryAirbus DS begins final assembly of first A400M airplane for Germany
Seville, Spain - The German Air Force will receive its first model next November
The Airbus Defence and Space A400M final assembly line (FAL) in Seville (Spain) has begun working on the first A400M new generation airlifter for the German Air Force. With the arrival of the fuselage... more
IndustryFifth Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplane delivered to Interjet
Venice, Italy - During its ferry flight, the aircraft stopped in Keflyavik (Iceland) and Bangor (Maine, USA)
The fifth Sukhoi Superjet 100 landed in Mexico on February 2, 2014 to join Interjet SSJ-100 fleet. The aircraft (MNS 95034) was rolled out from SuperJet International’s hangar in Venice (Italy) and t... more
IndustryCivil-certifiied variant of the C-130J airplane
Marietta, Usa - It will be marketed as the LM-100J
Lockheed Martin officials submitted a Program Notification Letter to the Federal Aviation Administration on Jan. 21, 2014, for a type design update for the Lockheed Martin Model L-382J airplane, a civil-certified... more
OccurrencesComputer glitch grounds one of LOT's Dreamliner aircraft
Warsaw, Poland - The problem emerged just before the takeoff
Another problem for a Boeing 787. This time is one of LOT Polish Airlines' Dreamliner aircraft to be involved: the plane was grounded for a malfunctioning of the on-board computer, just before the departure... more
Press releaseItalian Assaeroporti: air traffic data report in 2013
Rome, Italy - Over 144 million passengers transited in 38 national airports
"It's time of analysis for the 38 airports supervised by Italian Assaeroporti. If the passenger-traffic records a difficult year for the Italian market, the cargo sector confirms its potentialities. Over... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Lufthansa against Alitalia-Etihad alliance: "We call upon the EU Commission to ban such side-stepping tactics"
Cologne, Germany - The German carrier requires "A fair competition worldwide"
James Hogan, President and Chief Executive of the Etihad Airways, and Gabriele Del Torchio, Chief Executive of Alitalia, confirmed that the two companies have entered the final phase of a due diligence... more
Civil aviationAsiana Airlines, San Francisco airplane crash. Girl run over by rescuers: seven months later, her real cause of death is still unknown
San Francisco, Usa - San Mateo county coroner: "She was still alive". City of San Francisco: "Speculations"
Last July AVIONEWS reported of a flight operated by Asiana Airlines crashing at San Francisco International Airport after hitting the seawall close to the runway on approach, causing 181 people to be injured... more
OccurrencesB-767 airplane forced to make emergency landing at East Midlands Airport
Castle Donington, UK - Second case after the FAA’s Airworthiness Directive
Six fire engines were alerted yesterday at East Midlands Airport in Castle Donington, after a B-767 aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing. The B-767 was en route from Barbados to "Birmingham... more
Military aviationF-35 aircraft: Italian Democrat Party to propose to halve the programme, in favour of the Eurofighters
Rome, Italy - "The European project will involve an undeniable economic and employment advantage"
21 members of the Italian Democrat Party (PD), part of the Defence Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, will present on Wednesday 5 February 2014 the results of a fact-finding investigation on weapon... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Flybe: maybe less job cuts than expected
Exeter, United Kingdom - The layoffs might be 10% less, from 500 to 450
Flybe communicated that it will try to reduce the number of job cuts included in its restructuring plan, thanks to an optimization of the costs for the grounding of some of its aircraft. The company... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. DWS wants a new CEO for Lufthansa as soon as possible
Cologne, Germany - Deutsche Bank's fund management unit supports Carsten Spohr
Lufthansa is taking some time to appoint its new Chief Executive Officer, and shareholders are starting to show some signs of impatience. In an interview released to "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung"... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Ryanair announces 35-million-Euro losses in the third quarter
Dublin, Ireland - The forecasts for the whole fiscal year remain unchanged
Ryanair announced losses for 35 million Euros in the third quarter of the current fiscal year: according to the Irish carrier, the cause is the 9% decrease in fares. However, the forecasts for the whole... more
Press releasePlanes and airlines. Alitalia and Etihad Airways entered the final phase about a possible investment by EA in AZ
Rome, Italy - During the next 30 days both companies will determine how a common strategy can be developed which meets the objectives of both parties
Etihad Airways and Alitalia have entered the final phase of a due diligence process about a possible investment by EA in AZ, James Hogan, President and Chief Executive of the Etihad Airways, and Gabriele... more