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AirlinesKuwait Airways might postpone purchase of Airbus aircraft
Kuwait City, Kuwait - The company would reportedly prioritise the leasing of some airplanes
According to the "Al-Qabas" newspaper Kuwait Airways is intentioned to postpone the purchase of some Airbus aircraft which was included in a deal signed in May this year with the Toulouse-based aerospace... more
IndustryUS DoD looks for a replacement for the Air Force One, the Presidential aircraft
Washington, USA - The current Boeing 747/200s to end their service life in 2017
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center released a Sources Sought Synopsis asking potential contractors to provide information about a suitable replacement to the VC-25, the modified Boeing 747/200,... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for rains and storms on the North-East and on the Tyrrhenian and central regions
Rome, Italy - In particular on Friuli Venezia Giulia, Umbria, Lazio, Campania, Abruzzo and Molise
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice indicates rains also of downpour or thunderstorm aspect on... more
IndustryF-35 airplane: 809 NAS to fly Royal Navy's newest jets
London, UK - The Lightning II aircraft will be jointly operated by pilots from the Fleet Air Arm and the RAF
An historic naval air squadron is to be resurrected as the first Royal Navy formation to fly the UK’s Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. 809 Naval Air Squadron (NAS), whose motto is simply ‘... more
Fair and showsFalco drone aircraft. Selex ES: contract for the system in a Middle East Country
London, UK - For over 40 million Euros
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, signed a contract of over 40 million Euros to deliver the Falco drone aircraft to a Middle East Country. The Company will provide operational and maintenance support to... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Province of Venice sells Save shares and teases the Municipality
Venice, Italy - "There is someone who sells badly", the Budget Councillor claims
The Province of Venice has published the documents with which it puts officially up for sale a 2% stake in Save, the management firm of Venice-Tessera "Marco Polo" Airport. The shares which are put... more
AirlinesAir France is considering a downsizing of its aircraft fleet and an expansion of Transavia
Paris, France - The company might announce the plan on October 4
According to a report published by Paris-based financial newspaper "La Tribune", Air France is considering the possibility of a downsizing in favour of Transavia France. The plan, according to the report,... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica takes part in "DESEi 2013" with helicopters
London, UK - The Group, with its headquarters in the capital, is present in a stable manner in the UK
Finmeccanica, through its companies AgustaWestland, Selex ES and OTO Melara, takes part in "DSEi 2013" that takes place at the Excel Centre of London from 10 to 13 September (South Hall; S5 – 110). The G... more
Civil aviationIsraeli airspace to be closed to commercial aircraft during the weekend due to Yom Kippur holiday
Tel Aviv, Israel - Flights blocked from 1:30 pm on Friday
The Israeli airspace will be closed to traffic for a whole day during the upcoming weekend, due to the Yom Kippur holiday. The Yom Kippur ("Day of Atonement") is the holiest day of the year for the... more
AerospaceChange of command on board of the International Space Station (VIDEO)
Houston, USA - Members of the Expedition 36 ready to come back on Earth
Expedition 36 Commander Pavel Vinogradov handed over control of the International Space Station in a traditional Change of Command Ceremony. Flight Engineer Fyodor Yurchikhin will take over command and... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Merger operation between DAE and BBA Aviation stopped
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The news generates a sharp decrease of the shares of the British company
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) officially communicated it is no longer in talks with BBA Aviation for a possible integration of certain parts of their companies. The announcement caused a sharp decrease... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Serbian competition watchdog approves Etihad/Jat Airways tie-up for the creation of a new carrier
Belgrade, Serbia - The network of Air Serbia will include 12 additional destinations
The Serbian Competition Protection Commission provided its approval to the creation of Air Serbia: the antitrust watchdog of the Balkan country has indeed ruled that the acquisition of a 49% stake of the... more
IndustryAirbus: Qatar Airways' first A-380 airplane takes off for its maiden fligth
Toulouse, France - It flies to Hamburg for painting and cabin installation
Qatar Airways’ first A-380 airplane took off from Toulouse on its maiden flight to Hamburg where the aircraft will be fitted with its cabin before being painted. The Doha based carrier has firm orders f... more
AerospaceASI. Luca Parmitano: the Italian scientific experiments continue with Diapason
Rome, Italy - The astronaut started the first operations for the second test of the Green Air program
The activities regarding the Diapason experiment started: Luca Parmitano began the operating phases of the Italian test, created by the DTM firm in partnership with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the... more
IndustryMRJ aircraft finally finally unveiled
Tobishima, Japan - First flight maybe in Spring 2015
Mitsubishi Aircraft, after a long series of delays in the development phase, finally presented to the press the nose and the fueslage of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ), the first passenger aircraft... more
Tilt-rotorsV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor deploys refuelling equipment in flight test
Patuxent River, Usa - The aircraft can fly horizontally like an airplane and take off and land like a helicopter
The Bell Boeing V-22 Program, a strategic alliance between Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. and Boeing, has successfully completed an initial test of the V-22 Osprey performing as an aerial refueling tanker.... more
AerospaceLADEE: technical problem solved, the spacecraft is again on its way to the Moon
Wallops, USA - After the launch a glitch of the reaction wheels was reported
The American space agency NASA has confirmed that the reaction wheels of its Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) were successfully brought back on-line and the spacecraft has acquired... more
HelicoptersAW: Asahi Shimbun orders an AW-169 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - For ENG operations
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace announced that Japan's leading newspaper ‘The Asahi Shimbun' has placed an order for one AW-169 4.5 ton class helicopter. This aircraft, w... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon aircraft achieves 200,000 flying hours
Hallbergmoos, Germany - 378 airplanes in service, 7 customers, 20 operating units
Eurofighter Typhoon has now achieved more than 200,000 flying hours since the entry-into-service of its worldwide fleet. Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH confirmed the milestone yesterday adding that, with... more
Military aviationSyrian aircraft approach British base in Cyprus
Akrotiri, Cyprus - The episode occured last Monday, but London waited a few days to communicate it
The Ministry for Defence of the United Kingdom confirmed that on Monday 2 September 2013 some Syrian aircraft violated the airspace of Cyprus, and consequently two Eurofighter Typhoons of the Royal Air... more
AccidentsBangkok: runway excursion for a Thai Airways aircraft, 14 injured (VIDEO)
Bangkok, Thailand - Passengers evacuated using emergency slides
In the evening of Sunday 8 September 2013 an Airbus A-330/300 operated by Thai Airways was involved in a runway excursion at Bangkok's "Suvarnabhumi" Airport, causing 14 injures among the 302 persons who... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-321 airplane with Sharklets to Finnair
Hamburg, Germany - The aircraft will replace the existing fleet of 757 of the carrier
Finnish national carrier, Finnair, the launch customer for the A-321 equipped with Sharklets, has taken delivery of its first of five aircraft on order. The plane will eventually replace Finnair’s existing f... more
DefenseAircraft and finance. Turkish-Hainan partnership for a stake in Croatia Airlines
Zagreb, Croatia - Also Garuda Indonesia and China Southern in the competition
The Croatian Ministry for Sea, Transport and Infrastructure has confirmed that there are four companies interested in purchasing a stake in Croatia Airlines. After the interest expressed by Garuda Indonesia... more
PeopleClaude Chêne takes up duties as SESAR Joint Undertaking Executive Director
Brussels, Belgium - Effective as of 1 September
Claude Chêne, a former Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate General for Personnel and Administration, has taken up his duties as Executive Director ad interim of the SESAR Joint Un... more
DefenseSyrian crisis: according to Russian sources, Damascus' defense system is "Capable of intercepting every enemy aircraft"
Damascus, Syria - Moscow will fulfill its arms deals with the Middle-Eastern country
According to the analysts, in the case of a US-led attack against Syria, the intention of the Pentagon is conducting a very quick military operation. However, this possibility might not be realistic,... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways will increase its service to Kathmandu
Abu Dhabi, UAE - From seven flights per week to a double daily schedule from November 1, 2013
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will increase its Abu Dhabi-Kathmandu service from seven flights per week to a double daily schedule from November 1, 2013. The... more
IndustryNorwegian/UK F-35 airplane collaboration
Oslo, Norway - The aircraft will be a major and significant acquisition for both Nations
The Norwegian and UK Ministries of Defence have today agreed to cooperate more closely on the future operation of the F-35 Lightning II airplane in Europe. Operating within the wider framework of European... more
AirportsAircraft and finance. Leasing of Chicago-Midway Airport: MAG renounces, deal suspended
Chicago, USA - "Offers would not meet what taxpayers deserve", the Mayor's office claims
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel decided to suspend the tender to lease Midway Airport, following the renounce of the consortium composed by Industry Fund Management (IFM) and Manchester Airport Group (MAG).... more
IndustryBoeing: demand for 5,580 new airplanes in China over next 20 years
Beijing, China - Strong domestic and international demand fueling future fleet growth
Boeing, China's leading provider of passenger airplanes, projects a demand for 5,580 new airplanes in China over the next 20 years valued at $780 billion. The company's annual China Current Market Outlook... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica signs MoU with Polish Defense Holding
Rome, Italy - To strengthen cooperation between two Groups
"Polish Defense Holding and Finmeccanica signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the intention to strengthen their collaboration in Aerospace, Defense and Security sectors both on Polish and International... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Heathrow Airport expansion: the London Assembly is "Completely against"
London, United Kingdom - "There is the need for a third party to reduce antagonism between communities and airports"
In a report destined to the UK Government's Airports Commission, the London Assembly has highlighted the impact of noise from aircraft on thousands of people and the need for a third party to help reduce... more
IndustryWill Merlin HM-1 helicopters replace the CH-148 Cyclones in Canada's contract?
Ottawa, Canada - AgustaWestland is ready to get in the game
The Canadian government might decide to renounce to Sikorsky's CH-148 Cyclone helicopters and fall back on other models. This is not a hearsay: the news was confirmed by Diane Findley, spokesperson for... more
AerospaceMoon-bound LADEE spacecraft to leave today
Wallops, USA - The launch window will open at 11:27 pm EDT
The Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) spacecraft will launch from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport's Pad 0B at American space agency NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island,... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: airport traffic posts tepid growth in July
Brussels, Belgium - Following some welcome signs of green shoots during the month of June
Airports’ trade body, ACI EUROPE released its traffic report for the month of July, posting an underwhelming result for Europe’s airports. Following some welcome signs of green shoots during the month of... more
AirlinesDiscounts for aircraft movements in Italy, Alitalia CEO welcomes ENAV's decision
Rome, Italy - "A signal in the right direction"
A few days ago ENAV (Società nazionale assistenza al volo), the Italian Air Traffic Control company, decided to apply some discounts to the airlines for the aircraft movements (that is to say landing... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Ryanair downsizes its growth forecasts
Dublin, Ireland - The stocks of the low-cost company fall
Ryanair issued a profit warning for its investors, claiming that its growth and profit forecasts for the ongoing fiscal year will not be met. The profits forecast this year was between 570 and 600 million... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Hochtief completes sale of its shares in Sydney Airport
Essen, Germany - The German company expects to conclude the whole operation of the sale to Psp by year's end
Hochtief AirPort completed the transfer its shares in Sydney Airport to the Canadian investor Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments, Canada). The transaction resulted in a cash inflow... more
IndustryAirbus: Delta Air Lines orders 40 aircraft
Toulouse, France - A strong return to the European giant since the carrier’s last order some two decades ago
Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A-321ceo (current engine option) and 10 A-330/300 aircraft. This order marks a strong return to the European industry since the carrier’s last o... more
IndustryBoeing delivers first B-767 Freighter airplane to FedEx Express
Washington, Usa - The ceremony in Memphis where the Group is based
Boeing and FedEx Express, an operating company of FedEx Corp., announced the delivery of the Memphis, Tenn.-based express shipping company's first B-767/300 Freighter aircraft. The delivery supports the... more
IndustryNorwegian Air's 787 Dreamliner aircraft grounded because of brake problems
Stockholm, Sweden - The airplane has been parked in Stockolm since Monday
On Thursday 5 September Norwegian Air communicated it was forced to ground one of its 787 Dreamliner aircraft because of an unspecified problem with the brakes. The state-of-the-art airplane manufactured... more
Fair and showsHenan New Continental Business Aviation of China orders Asia’s first EC-145 Mercedes-Benz Style
Tianjin, China - And an AS-350B3e from the Ecureuil family
Henan New Continental Business Aviation of China will acquire two VIP passenger transport helicopters from Eurocopter to commence its chartering business –an exclusively designed EC-145 Mercedes-Benz S... more
Fair and showsEurocopter meets Chinese helicopter market needs at the exposition in Tianjin
Tianjin, China - The event from September 5 to 8
Eurocopter’s dedication to the Chinese helicopter market –and its ability to respond to China’s evolving rotorcraft requirements– is the company’s focus at this year’s "China Helicopter Exposition". Eurocopter’s presence duri... more
Civil aviationEuropean Union ready to a compromise on aircraft ETS?
Brussels, Belgium - But collaboration from US and China is needed
According to rumours the European Union would be available to reach a compromise regarding the Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) relatively to air transport if also other countries, especially United States... more
AirportsAutogrill starts up in Russia, at the St. Petersburg-Pulkovo Airport
Milan, Italy - The Group expands operations in emerging countries
Autogrill Group, through its HMSHost International division, has entered an agreement with Novikov Group and Ginza Project to set up Autogrill Russia, the Newco that will provide food&beverage services... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines begins new no-stop Indianapolis to San Francisco service
Indianapolis, Usa - The flight will be operated by an A-319 aircraft
United Airlines announced yesterday new daily no-stop service from Indianapolis to its hub at San Francisco International Airport., beginning Jan. 7. The conveniently timed flights will operate using A-319... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica: AW signs an agreement for twenty helicopters at the event in Tianjin
Rome, Italy - Worth about EUR 170 million
AgustaWestland has announced the signing of a distributorship agreement with Sino-US Intercontinental Helicopter Investment Co. Ltd during the "China Helicopter International Exposition" in Tianjin, China.... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Province of Venice sells part of its stake in the management firm of the airport
Venice, Italy - Proceeds of 15 million Euros expected
The Province of Venice is going ahead with its programme for the sale of the shares of Save, the management firm of Venice-Tessera "Marco Polo" Airport, which is aimed to maintain the stability of the... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. EADS: defence sector to remain flat
New York, USA - The CEO of the North American division explains the strategy of the European group
Sean O'Keefe, Chief Executive Officer of EADS North America, speaking at the "Reuters Aerospace and Defense Summit" explained that the European group has no plans of taking part in several US military... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Airberlin loses 200 pieces of luggage, after a month they are almost all still missing
Berlin, Germany - Angry passengers protest on Facebook
Losing your baggage is one of the worst things you can experience when you travel by aircraft and, even if airlines and handling companies try to improve in this field, missing bags are unfortunately pretty... more
AirlinesThe Air France A-380 airplane took off for Shanghai
Rome, Italy - Special attention for Chinese passengers
Started last Monday, Air France now offered customers three weekly flights to Shanghai-Pudong by A-380 airplane, becoming the first European airline to serve the Chinese financial centre with its superjumbo.... more