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Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Luxembourg will purchase a stake in Cargolux to reassure unions
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - China's HNCA is close to join the company
China's Henan Civil Aviation Development & Investment Co (HNCA) are close to acquire a 35% stake in Cargolux, after ahving received the approval of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg for the 231-million-dollar... more
IndustryBoeing: 13th P-8A Poseidon airplane to US Navy
Seattle, Usa - All 2013 deliveries on or ahead of schedule
Boeing has delivered the 13th production P-8A Poseidon ahead of schedule to the US Navy, marking a perfect on-time record for the year. The aircraft's arrival at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., on... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. New York's "LaGuardia" Airport: Southwest acquires 12 slots divested by AA
New York, USA - The Dallas-based company will ad six daily roundtrips to its schedule in the "Big Apple"
Southwest Airlines has acquired 12 takeoff and landing slots at New York's "LaGuardia Airport" being divested by American Airlines as part of its merger with US Airways: the operation, which will create... more
AirportsItaly. Naples airport: traffic previsions during the Immaculate Conception's week-end
Naples, Italy - The airport has made request of the ACA certification obtaining the "Mapping" level
About 50,000 passengers, between arrivals and departures, will transit at the Naples airport from today, on Friday 6 to Monday 9 of December in the occasion of the Immaculate Conception's week-end: 29,000... more
IndustryAirbus and Rolls-Royce try to make the A-340 aircraft more attractive by increasing its capacity
Toulouse, France - RR commits to reduce maintenance costs for the engines
The Airbus A-340 is very likely the less successfull project ever developed by the Toulouse-based aerospace company: the four-engined aircraft entered into service in 1993, but the production was stopped... more
PeopleGreg Hart to become Chief Operations Officer of United Airlines
Chicago, Usa - Succeeding Pete McDonald
United Continental Holdings, Inc. announced yesterday that Greg Hart will be named executive vice president and chief operations officer, succeeding Pete McDonald, who is retiring after nearly 45 years... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia calls unions on December 10
Rome, Italy - The main issue will be the amount of job cuts, which are expected to be around 2000
The awaited meeting between Alitaliaìs management and the unions which represent the workers of the main Italian carrier, organized to discuss the new indutrial plan of the airline which was announced... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Travel Service acquires 34% of Czech Airlines
Prague, Czech Republic - Transaction carried out through Korean Air, which wants to make Prague Airport its European hub
Korean Air informed Czech Aeroholding about its requirement to use option to exercise its right to purchase further 34% of Czech Airlines (CSA). This step is in accordance with the purchase contract on... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: an innovative firefighting system approved for the C-27J Spartan airplane
Turin, Italy - It will be a model of the Romanian Air Force the first plane in Europe to use it
One of the Romanian Air Force’s C-27Js will be the first aircraft in Europe to use an innovative firefighting system. In the several past weeks, Alenia Aermacchi conducted intense operating and training t... more
CuriositiesNew sortie record for the F-35 fighter aircraft (VIDEO)
Fort Worth, Usa - 45 training missions in the same day made by three different models
The joint-program regarding the fighter aircraft of the fifth generation F-35 Lightning II reached last Wednesday a new single-day record for the airplane sorties, making 45 training missions with three... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Selex Es: contract to provide and support modernization of systems to the Australian frigates
Rome, Italy - The first upgraded ship is planned to enter service in 2018
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded an AUD 188 million (about EUR 125 million) contract by the Australian Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) on behalf of the Government of the Commonwealth... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Aer Lingus employees ready to strike over pension scheme dispute
Dublin, Ireland - The company may hold union's officials "Personally liable" for any losses
Aer Lingus announced that the negotiations between the carrier and the Siptu union regarding the dispute over the pension scheme broke down: the Irish company stated it has no intention of contributing... more
Civil aviationBad weather in Great Britain: thrilling missed landings for two aircraft at Birmingham (VIDEO)
Birmingham, United Kingdom - The strong wind forced the pilots to perform a go-around manoeuvre
The very bad weather conditions which are hitting the United Kingdom in these hours are affecting air transport as well, with several cancelled or diverted flights across the country. Today's morning Scotland... more
AerospaceNASA: Orion spacecraft's heat shield arrives at Kennedy Space Center
Cape Canaveral, USA - The component, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, is the largest of its kind ever built
The Orion spacecraft's heat shield arrived at the NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida during the past hours, aboard the American space agency's Super Guppy aircraft. The heat shield, the largest... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Sagat announce starting of new direct link from Turin to Tirana
Rome, Italy - As of next December 22, 2013
Alitalia and Sagat (Turin's airport management company) announced that the airline will inaugurate from next December 22, 2013, a new international direct connection from Turin to Tirana, Albanian capital. The... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. EC updates the European safety list of banned airlines
Brussels, Belgium - For the 22nd time; the previous one adopted last July
The European Commission has updated for the 22nd time the European list of airlines subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union, better known as "The EU air safety... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. Iata: travel maintains strong growth in October
Geneva, Switzerland - Showing a moderate acceleration of the robust demand trend of the last few months
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for October showing a moderate acceleration of the robust demand trend of the last few months. Total revenue... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Qantas CEO cuts his wage and announces 1000 layoffs
Mascot, Australia - "The challenges we now face are immense"
Qantas, Australia's largest carrier, announced an acceleration in its cost reduction plan and a structural review, "In response to fundamentally changed market conditions". The measures which will be implemented... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Flybe cuts 30 routes as part of its restructuring process
Exeter, United Kingdom - "Our concept of regional connectivity was a sound one, but we have executed that very, very badly"
Flybe, the largest European regional carrier, decided to cut 30 routes of its network as part of its restructuring process which was started during the past months. The routes will be progressively cancelled... more
PeopleUnited Continental Holdings names William R. Nuti to BoD
Chicago, Usa - Effective yesterday
United Continental Holdings announced that William (Bill) Nuti is joining its Board of Directors effective yesterday. He is chairman, CEO and president of NCR Corporation, the global leader in transaction... more
IndustrySelex ES will supply the protective perimeter security for the Commonwealth Games of "Glasgow 2014"
Glasgow, Scotland - For over 20 games venues, including the Athletes Village
The Organising Committee for the "Glasgow 2014" Commonwealth Games has appointed Selex ES as its Official Protective Perimeter Security Provider. The agreement will see the industry, a Finmeccanica... more
AirlinesKLM grounds aircraft because of the weather conditions
Amsterdam, Netherlands - 84 flights to and from Amsterdam-Schiphol cancelled
KLM, the main Dutch carrier, has cancelled numerous flights arriving to or departing from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport today, Thursday 5 December 2013, because of the unfavourable weather conditions. Schiphol... more
AerospaceItalian ASI: "Futura" is the name of Samantha Cristoforetti mission
Rome, Italy - The contest begins to draw the Italian logo
The ISS 42/43 space mission of the seventh Italian astronaut and first Italian woman in space, Samantha Cristoforetti, has been named: it will be "Futura". The name has been chosen following to a call... more
IndustryBoeing: Jetairfly received its first B-787 airplane
Everett, Usa - The carrier become first airline in Benelux to operate Dreamliner
Boeing and Jetairfly announced yesterday the delivery of the airline's first 787. The airplane departed Paine Field in Everett on Tuesday on its delivery flight to Brussels. The 787 is scheduled to... more
UAS-DronesNorthrop Grumman starts production of NATO's Global Hawk UAV aircraft
Moss Point, USA - 15 countries are involved in the purchase
Northrop Grumman started the production of the five UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a remote-piloted aircraft) Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) Block 40 Global Hawk aircraft, enhanced to meet NATO operational... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon marks delivery of 400th aircraft and goes to German Air Force
Manching, Germany - Airplanes in services with six Air Forces; over 210,000 flying hours achieved worldwide
The 400th Eurofighter Typhoon has been delivered to the Programme’s worldwide customer base. The German Air Force took delivery of the 400th aircraft on Wednesday 4th December 2013 during special ceremony a... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Indigo Partners concludes acquisition of Frontier Airlines
Denver, USA - The purchaser aims to transform it in an ultra-low-cost carrier
Indigo Partners, through an affiliate, has completed the acquisition of Frontier Airlines from Republic Airways Holdings. Final terms of the transaction, which was first announced in October this year,... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: four safety recommendations to EASA on accident to A-320 airplane in Fiumicino at the end of September
Rome, Italy - The Agency issued five ones for another accident at the Rome's airport happened in June
The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV), following to the accident occurred on September 29, 2013 on Rome-Fiumicino airport, to an A-320 airplane, registration marks EI-EIB and completed the consultation procedure... more
IndustryAirbus: A-380 airplane by Thai transported clothing and school supplies to Thailand
Toulouse, France - With 10 tonnes of goods
The Airbus Corporate Foundation (ACF) and Aviation Sans Frontières (ASF) have transported clothing and school supplies donated by Office Depot to Thailand from Toulouse, France, aboard the delivery flight... more
CargoAircraft and transport. Iata: cargo resumes fragile recovery
Geneva, Switzerland - With growth in all regions except Africa
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing a small improvement in air freight growth in October. Compared to October 2012, global freight tonne kilometers (FTK) grew 4.0%,... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Also Qatar Airways says "No" to Alitalia
Rome, Italy - During the past days also Aeroflot denied any interest to take part in the recpitalization of the Italian carrier
The search for a strong international partner is revealing itself as one of the most complex aspects of the capital increase operation which should ensure the survival, at least in the short term, of the... more
DefenseItalian Defence-Meridiana: renewed agreement for transportation of military staff to the operational theaters
Rome, Italy - It will be valid throughout 2014
The agreement between the Italian Military Defence and Meridiana for the transportation of military staff to the operational theaters has been renewed. The Italian Military Defence and Meridiana announce... more
AirportsAci Europe: promising results at European airports during October
Brussels, Belgium - Overall passenger and freight traffic +4.6%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE this morning released its comprehensive report of airport traffic performance during the month of October. The report –which encompasses all scheduled air traffic a... more
AerospaceNASA's partner Blue Origin performs first firing of its new rocket engine (VIDEO)
Van Horn, USA - A 110,000-lbf thrust was generated
NASA commercial crew partner Blue Origin announced it has tested a new, hydrogen- and oxygen-fueled engine designed to lift the Kent, Washington-based company's crewed Space Vehicle on future missions... more
Airlines25 new Airbus aircraft for Kuwait Airways: they could be financed through Islamic bonds
Kuwait City, Kuwait - This is the largest fleet overhaul for the company since the 1st Gulf War
Kuwait Airways might issue Islamic bonds, the so-called sukuk, in order to finance the purchase of new aircraft from Airbus, the largest operation of fleet renewal for the Middle-Eastern carrier since... more
IndustrySelex ES delivered the 400th Grifo radar
Milan, Italy - It will be used by the Brazilian Air Force
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, celebrated yesterday the delivery of the 400th GRIFO radar, which is to be used by the Brazilian Air Force. The company, based out of the Lombard Aerospace District, marked... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: new industrial site in L'Aquila inaugurated
L'Aquila, Italy - Just two years after the laying of the first stone, the new plant is already operational
Thales Alenia Space today inaugurated the new industrial complex in L’Aquila, completely rebuilt after the company’s historic establishment was declared unfit for occupancy due to the serious damage suf... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Malaysia Airports Holdings and TAV running for a stake in Istanbul's airport
Istanbul, Turkey - India's GMR Infrastructure is going to sell 40% of the shares of the facility
Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAH) and TAV Airports Holdings, two of the main airport operators globally, are separately conducting negotiations with GMR Infrastructure for the purchase of the 40% stake... more
Civil aviationFAA is proposing a 325,000-dollar penalty against Southwest Airlines for AirTran's aircraft modification
Washington, USA - Fine in view also for Great Lakes Aviation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States is proposing a 325,000-dollar (almost 240,000 Euros) civil penalty against Southwest Airlines for allegedly operating an aircraft that had... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Aeroflot says "No" to Alitalia
Rome, Italy - "We are completely out of the transaction", the Russian carrier explained
According to rumours which leaked during the past days (AVIONEWS), a delegation from Alitalia led by vice-general director Business Giancarlo Schisano reportedly paid a visit during the past days to Aeroflot's... more
AirlinesGermanwings: further new links in the Summer 2014
Milan, Italy - Ancona is among the new routes
Germanwings continues to reinforce its network from Düsseldorf airport with nine new links during the Summer season 2014, added to those already announced recently by the airline. The routes, all in... more
Military aviationChina starts production of the J-15 aircraft (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - The fighters were painted in grey, with a logo of a shark on the tail
The Shenyang J-15, the new Chinese carrier-based aircraft, entered the production phase, as reported today, Tuesday 3 December 2013, by "Sina Military Network". The aircraft had their fuselage painted... more
AirportsNew Doha Airport: cargo aircraft start flying
Doha, Qatar - Still no news about the opening to passenger traffic
The very long series fo delays which characterized the opening of Hamad International (HIA), the new airport which will serve the area of Doha, might have reached an end, thanks to the launch of cargo... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force: "Virtual Flag 2013" of training to air operations began yesterday (until December 13)
Rome, Italy - The drill is divided in two phases
About 250 military and civil people conduct the simulated exercise "Virtual Flag 2013" (from December 2 to 13) at the air base in Poggio Renatico (Ferrara) with the aim to train, plan and conduct the air... more
ReportFirst hearing in the trial for India's AW helicopters, Orsi and Spagnolini were in the court
Busto Arsizio, Italy - Haschke: "The former CEO declined to pay the restaurant bill to avoid to leave traces in Switzerland"
The first hearing of the trial which involves former Finmeccanica Chief Executive Officer Giuseppe Orsi and former AgustaWestland CEO Bruno Spagnolini for the alleged international bribery in the context... more
HelicoptersEurocopter brings its EC-175 and EC-145T2 helicopters to Asia
Marignane, France - For a three-week demonstration tour of these new twin-engine
Two of Eurocopter’s newest members in its twin-engine helicopter family –the next-generation EC-175 and evolved EC-145T2– are coming to Asia for a three-week demonstration tour with operators in the o... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Norwegian might be forced to suspend its operations on Dec. 23 should it fail to secure an Irish COA
Oslo, Norway - Oslo's Civil Aviation Authority will not renew its certificate for long-haul flights
Norwegian Air might soon be forced to suspend its long-haul operations, should the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) does not provide an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to the Oslo-based carrier by December... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Turkish carriers accept price cap for domestic flight tickets
Istanbul, Turkey - Fares will not exceed 109 Euros
Turkish carriers accepted the application of a price cap for the fares of domestic flights: Ankara's Minister for Transportation Binali Yildirim communicated that from now on flying inside the Middle Eastern... more
Civil aviationUS carriers give China flight plans for their aircraft flying over the "Air Defence Zone"
Beijing, China - The Japanese companies, under an agreement with Tokyo, do not provide information to Beijing
Delta Air Lines confirmed that during the past week it provided the flight plans for the aircraft flying over the East China Sea area which has been declared "Air defence identification zone" by Beijing,... more
AirlinesAlitalia and AirOne increase flight offer between Italy and Albania
Rome, Italy - Two airlines welcome on board the Belle Air's passengers
Alitalia and AirOne increase offer of links between Italy and Albania to satisfy the mobility exigencies by the Italian-Albanian communities after the suspension of the flights by Belle Air. The expansion... more