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Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia: Etihad imposes harsh conditions
Rome, Italy - The Middle Eastern company does not want to take upon itself the debts of the carrier
The entrance of Etihad Airways in Alitalia will not be painless: according to rumours reported today, Thursday 16 January, by "Milano FInanza", the Abu Dhabi-based company is imposing very harsh conditions... more
AirportsAutogrill to start up at Fort Lauderdale Airport, in Florida
Milan, Italy - The Group operates in all of the 30 busiest airports in North America
Through its American subsidiary HMSHost, Autogrill Group is to start up at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida, having won a new contract to operate 25 food&beverage points of sale.... more
OccurrencesNTSB to take part in the investigation over the new problems for the Dreamliner aircraft
Tokyo, Japan - Criticism emerges again for the solution implemented by Boeing for the battery system
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States will participate in the investigation of a smoke event involving the main battery of a Japan Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft... more
Military aviationChina performs maiden flight of its hypersonic aircraft; it can travel at Mach 10
Washington, USA - "We're aware of the test", the Pentagon commented
China successfully performed the maiden flight of a new hypersonic aircraft, which according to some reports is capable of traveling at Mach 10. A vehicle is considered hypersonioc when it can travel... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: Spanish Ministry of Defense becomes the world's leading operator of the EC-135 for military use
Marignane, France - The contract also includes a logistics package that will support fleet sustainability in the coming years
Airbus Helicopters’ factory in Spain provided the setting early this week for the delivery of the two EC-135 helicopters to the Spanish Army Airmobile Force (FAMET). The aircraft were the first to be d... more
AirportsBudapest “Liszt Ferenc” International Airport to expand its offering
Budapest, Hungary - New airlines and new routes ready for the 2014 to come
Cco of Budapest Airport Kam Jandu announced 2014 plans to make it the biggest and most busy airport among those of the whole central-eastern European region by paying special attention to both passengers... more
IndustryPiaggio Aero Industries layoff announcements
Genoa, Italy - Locals protest. Liguria Region asks, and gets, government to intervene
Ligurian company Piaggio Aero Industries, whose main shareholders are Mubadala Development Company (41%) and Tata Group (44,5%), announced a redevelopment plan which is to cause many workers to be put... more
OccurrencesKLM aircraft damages 17 cars at S. Maarten Airport, the planerpotters' paradise (VIDEO)
St. Maarten, Sint Martin - The jetblast caused by the enginers blew out windshields and windows
A KLM 747 aircraft arriving from Amsterdam damaged 17 cars which were parked close to Saint Maarten's "Princess Juliana" Airport, which is considered hte planespotters' paradise because of the proximity... more
AerospaceNASA: 2014 will be a pivotal year for the Commercial Crew Program
Washington, USA - "The companies have the opportunity to demonstrate the potential of their innovations", the acting manager of the CCP explains
Several companies, working closely with the American space agency NASA, ended 2013 with an impressive string of achievements to build on in 2014 as the American aerospace industry continues to develop... more
IndustryBoeing: Alaska Airlines announce order for two B-737/900ER airplanes
Seattle, Usa - And delivery of 100th B-737NG
Boeing and Alaska Airlines completed Boeing's first firm airplane order of 2014 for two additional B-737/900ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The agreement, worth $192 million at current list prices, coincides... more
IndustryBoeing finds significant potential in "Green Diesel" as a sustainable jet fuel
Seattle, Usa - The company is working with the US FAA to gain approval for aircraft to fly with this
Boeing has identified "Green diesel", a renewable fuel used in ground transportation, as a significant new source of sustainable aviation biofuel that emits at least 50 percent less carbon dioxide than... more
IndustryEmbraer: aircraft delivered in 2013
São José dos Campos, Brazil - At the end of last year, the firm order backlog stood at USD 18.2 billion
Embraer SA delivered 32 commercial and 53 business jets during the fourth quarter of 2013 (4Q13), thus closing out the year with 90 airplanes delivered to the airline market and 119 to executive aviation,... more
Military aviationUSA, Iranian engineer arrested: he was trying to carry F-35 engine projects to Tehran
Washington, USA - The man, if convicted, might face a 10-year sentence
A naturalized US' engineer of Iranian origin was arrested at Newark-Liberty Airport, and accused of trying to ship thousands of pages of documents, blueprints, technical manuals, and diagrams of military... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica takes part in "Bahrain International Airshow 2014" with AW (helicopters) and Selex ES
Rome, Italy - The Gulf countries are important partners for the Group, which has, through its companies, a thirty-year presence in the area
Finmeccanica, through its companies AgustaWestland and Selex ES, takes part in "Bahrain International Airshow 2014" which is held from 16 to 18 January. The Gulf countries are important partners for... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-225LP helicopters (2013-26-11)
Washington, Usa - To detect corrosion or a crack in the swashplates, which could lead to failure of the swashplates and subsequent loss of helicopter control
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 14, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 2366-2368] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
Tilt-rotorsIsrael ready to purchase six V-22 Osprey airplane-helicopter hybrids
Washington, USA - A 1.13-billion-dollar operation
The United States are ready to conclude the sale of six Osprey V-22 airplane-helicopter hybrids to Israel, which would therefore become the first foreign country to operate the aircraft. The Bell Boeing... more
HelicoptersTAI displays T-129 Atak helicopter at "BIAS 2014"
Ankara, Turkey - Details of the aircraft and information about the pilots
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) participates in the "Bahrain International Air Show" (BIAS) under the umbrella of the Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM) that will be held on 16-18 January... more
OccurrencesNew battery issues for the Dreamliner aircraft: 787 grounded in Japan
Tokyo, Japan - The problem emerged during maintenance activities
New problems emerged for Boeing's Dreamliner aircraft: Japan Airlines communicated it grounded one of its 787s at Tokyo-Narita Airport, since the company engineers detected smoke outside of the airplane,... more
Civil aviationSouthwest Airlines aircraft lands at the wrong airport: almost off runway
Taney County, USA - All on board were reported safe. Aircraft stopped very close to a highway
Landing was scheduled to occur in Branson, Missouri, as a quick stop before heading towards Dallas, Texas, but the B-737/700 airplane, which took off last Sunday from Chicago, Illlinois, carrying 124 passengers... more
Fair and showsAir shows in the second week in January
Rome, Italy - The events from 16 to 19 of this month
January 2014 16-19 Jan "US Sport Aviation Expo" Sebring Regional Airport, Sebring, FL, US Aircraft 16-18 Jan "Bahrain International Airshow" Sakhir Air Base, Bahrain 17-19 Jan "Havasu Balloon... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Airberlin asks 48 million Euros over the delays in the opening of Brandenburg Airport
Potsdam, Germany - The carrier is available to an out-of-court settlement
Airberlin is asking at least 48 million Euros in damages to the management firm of Berlin-Brandenburg Airport over the delays in the opening of the German capital's hub. The exact amount of the compensation... more
IndustryAirbus Group starts construction of new office campus at the airport of Toulouse
Toulouse, France - With a ceremony led by CEO Tom Enders and Mayor of Blagnac, Bernard Keller
Airbus Group today started construction of its new Office Campus at the airport of Toulouse in Blagnac, France, with a ground-breaking ceremony led by Chief Executive Officer Tom Enders. Over 1,500 people... more
Civil aviationIndia ready to welcome A-380 aircraft in its airports
New Delhi, India - "We are waiting for comments from airlines and ground-handling services", the Aviation minister explains
The A-380 aircraft could be cleared for landing in the Indian airports really soon : the topic has been debated for more than one year (AVIONEWS) So far the local government had denied the "Giant of... more
IndustryAirbus: Skymark Airlines' first A-380 airplane has started final assembly in Toulouse
Toulouse, France - Transported by Beluga aircraft
The vertical tailplane (VTP) for the first A-380 airplane for Skymark Airlines has been painted with the Japanese airline’s logo at Airbus’ facilities in Hamburg and transported by Beluga to Toulouse, whe... more
Civil aviationFAA: secretary Foxx announced 10 new members to the MAC
Washington, USA - The Management Advisory Council has 13 members
US Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx yesterday appointed 10 new members to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Management Advisory Council (MAC). The council advises the FAA on management,... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia CEO: "We are strong, and we don't feel the urgency of signing with Etihad"
Rome, Italy - Also the head of the Abu Dhabi-based carrier explained that some time will be needed to conclude the negotiations
A few hours after the meeting of the shareholders which confirmed him as Alitalia Chief Executive Officer, Gabriele Del Torchio released an interview to "Class Cnbc", reported by "Milano Finanza", in order... more
CargoAircraft and transport. Swiss competition authority fines several airlines for creation of a price cartel
Bern, Switzerland - Immunity for Lufthansa, thanks to its self-denunciation
COMCO, the Swiss competition authority, fined several carriers for the creation, between 2000 and 2005, of a cartel aimed to ensure high prices in the cargo sector. The overall sanction which was given... more
Civil aviationDeloitte: production of the commercial airplanes is in constant increase
Milan, Italy - The aerospace and defense sector will grow of 5% in 2014
According to the new report by Deloitte dedicated to the aerospace sector trend -"2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook"- the lasting decrease of the expenses in the defense field will have as direct... more
AirlinesTUI plans cost reduction plan and arrival of new aircraft
Hannover, Germany - Workers will be asked to accept pay freeze and early retirements
The German group TUI, which operates in the tourism and travel sector, means to start a massive cost reduction plan for TUIfly, the carrier of the holding: Munich-based newspaper "Sueddeutsche Zeitung"... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Etihad CEO: "We’ll continue to build our equity alliance"
Berlin, Germany - Hogan declines to comment
Etihad Airways Chief Executive Officer James Hogan, during a press conference in Berlin, declared that the Abu Dhabi-based carrier means to continue with its strategy of acquiring stakes in other companies.... more
Press releaseAlitalia: ordinary and extraordinary shareholders' meeting
Rome, Italy - New shareholders and new Board of Directors
The Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting was held today, at the registered office of Alitalia. Taking part were the new shareholders, introduced following the completion of the capital increase o... more
IndustryAirbus-Boeing dualism in 2013: the European company wins in terms of orders, the US' for deliveries
Toulouse, France - A record year for the Toulouse-based manufacturer
Boeing and Airbus have been competing for many years for the title of largest aircraft manufacturer globally, setting what something consider an outright duopoly. 2012 was an year which ended sharply... more
IndustryATR’s customer support activities yield outstanding results in 2013
Toulouse, France - The industry concludes GMA with 15 airlines covering more than 160 aircraft
ATR Customer Support activities achieved outstanding results in 2013. The European regional aircraft manufacturer has signed last year 15 Global Maintenance Agreements (GMA) covering a total fleet of more... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: snow alert on the North, rain and strong winds on the Central-South
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow in the early morning
A perturbation of Atlantic origin is reaching the Italian Peninsula, bringing conditions of marked fickleness from North and South. The phenomena will be already from this evening from Northern-Western... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger demand moderates in November
Geneva, Switzerland - Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 4.1%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November 2013 showing a moderation in the pace of recent demand growth. Total revenue passenger kilometers... more
Military aviationDassault in India to unlock the Rafale aircraft deal (VIDEO)
Bangalore, India - Meetings are scheduled with HAL to discuss the workshare agreements
Some executives from Dassault are in visit in India in order to try to unlock the negotiations for the purchase contract signed by New Delhi with the French aerospace company for the supply of 126 Rafale... more
Airlinesairberlin and Etihad Airways unveil A-320 aircraft in unique joint livery
Berlin, Germany - And announce expansion of partnership
airberlin and Etihad Airways today unveiled an A-320 aircraft in specially designed joint livery, symbolising the close ties between the two airlines and marking the launch of a new "Moving Forward" media... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Is Abu Dhabi aiming to a double hit with Alitalia and ADR?
Rome, Italy - The management firm of Fiumicino and Ciampino has been reportedly targeted by the sovereiegn investment fund of the emirate
Not just Alitalia: in addition to the well-known interest by Etihad Airways for the main Italian carrier, Abu Dhabi has put its eyes also on ADR, the management firm of Rome's Fiumicino and Ciampino airports,... more
IndustryAirbus press conference: new records in aircraft orders, deliveries and backlog in 2013 (VIDEO)
Toulouse, France - The industry hired some 3,000 people last year
Airbus exceeded commercial targets in 2013, achieving a new record of 626 aircraft deliveries (493 A-320 Family aircraft, 108 A-330, 25 A-380) to 93 customers (15 new) and a new industry record of 1619... more
AerospaceCygnus spacecraft attached to the International Space Station (VIDEO)
Wallops, USA - Successful first resupply mission for Orbital Sciences Corporation
Orbital Sciences Corp. Cygnus commercial cargo craft has arrived at the International Space Station on its first resupply mission. NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins was at the controls of the Canadarm2 inside... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Greece, is aviation the engine to exit the crisis? International arrivals up by 11%
Athens, Greece - Tourism generates 16.4% of the country's GDP
The Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) communicated very positive figures regarding the air transport industry in the European country, which is the worst victim of the economic crisis which... more
AerospaceItalian Defense Ministry and US DoD sign agreement for CIRA-AFRL collaboration
Capua, Italy - On the Ceramic-Matrix Composite
"In range of the Memorandum of Agreement RDT&E between the Italian Defense Ministry and the US Department of Defense, a collaboration agreement named 'Project Arrangement' has been signed with the ceramic... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. CAA to lower prices at London's airports: rage from Heathrow
London, United Kingdom - "A draconian position", the CEO of the main European hub claims
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today published its final decisions on economic regulation at London's Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports after April 2014, three hubs which overall handle more... more
PeopleIata: Clifford to lead the Association in Asia-Pacific
Geneva, Switzerland - As Regional Vice-President
The International Air Transport Association has appointed Conrad Clifford as Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific. Clifford joins IATA on 1 February 2014 and will be based in its Asia Pacific Regional... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines makes major investments for customers at San Francisco Airport
Chicago, Usa - The airline appoints vice-president of SFO hub
United Airlines and its partners at San Francisco International Airport are preparing to open the newly renovated Boarding Area E in Terminal 3, which will provide United customers ultra-modern, flyer-friendly... more
AirlinesAlitalia: two new links from Linate to Warsaw and to Prague with the Summer timetable 2014
Rome, Italy - The airline transported over 384,000 passengers in December on the Milan's airport
Alitalia will inaugurate two new international direct links from Milan-Linate to Warsaw and to Prague, with the Summer time 2014. The starting of the new connections to the two cities of the East Europe... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia: lists for the the renewal of the board revealed
Rome, Italy - Castellucci (Atlantia): "Etihad is the best viable solution"
The shareholders of Alitalia presented the lists for the renewal of the board of directors of the main Italian carrier: rumours regarding a confirmation, at least temporary (that is to say until the conclusion... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Is Thai Airways facing bankruptcy? Bangkok denies: "Groundless rumours"
Bangkok, Thailand - The Asian carrier suffered heavy losses during the past months
Thai Transport Minister Chadchart Sittipunt and Thai Airways denied rumours circulating in the past few days, according to which the Asian carrier is close to bankruptcy. In an interview with the "Bangkok... more
AerospaceSuccessful launch, Cygnus finally en route for the Space Station (VIDEO)
Wallops, USA - Docking with the orbiting laboratory expected on Sunday
NASA commercial partner Orbital Sciences Corporation launched its Cygnus cargo spacecraft aboard the Antares rocket at 1:07 pm EST (6:07 GMT/UTC) Thursday from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport Pad... more
PeopleATR: François Hollande's visit in Toulouse
Toulouse, France - He welcomed by its CEO, Filippo Bagnato
The French President, François Hollande chose the ATR's facility in Toulouse to chair a round table about the "Shock of simplification" announced already in his speech on New Year's day to the French... more