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Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Ryanair announces fighting against the decision of UK's competition watchdog
Dublin, Ireland - "This report is manifestly wrong"
On Wednesday 28 August 2013 the Competition Commission of the United Kingdom required Ryanair to sell its 29.8 per cent stake in Aer Lingus down to 5 per cent (AVIONEWS). In its report the antitrust watchdog... more
AerospaceNASA tests rocket component manufactured with the 3D-printing technology
Houston, Usa - A record 20,000-lbf thrust was generated
The largest 3-D printed rocket engine component that the American space agency NASA ever has tested blazed to life during an engine firing that generated a record 20,000 pounds of thrust. This test is... more
DefensePossible Syrian conflict: here are the airplanes and the helicopters that might be used
Rome, Italy - The US Air Force might utilize its B-52 bombers and F-16 fighters
The US-led attack against Syria seems to be forthcoming, and many analysts think that the evening of Thursday 29 August could be the monet when the conflict starts. At least initially air raids are... more
Military aviationAirbus A400M: first flight of the aircraft with the colours of the Turkish Air Force (VIDEO)
Madrid, Spain - The airplane will be delivered in the upcoming weeks
The first production Airbus Military A400M new generation airlifter for the Turkish Air Force (TAF) has been painted and flown for the first time with the colours of the air force of the Middle Eastern... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2013": Ilyushin Finance orders 20 Superjet 100 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The Russian government will provide financial support for the purchase
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) and Ilyushin Finance Co signed two firm contracts for the delivery of 20 Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) aircraft: the agreements were finalized during "MAKS 2013", the... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. Sukhoi targets the Chinese market for the Superjet 100
Moscow, Russia - An industrial compensation agreement might be signed at "MAKS 2013"
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft is planning to look West for the future strategy relative to the Superjet 10 (SSJ-100) aircraft: the Russian company is taking into consideration the huge potential represented by... more
AccidentsPiper PA-32 aircraft crashes in Germany, five casualties
Wickede, Germany - Also a child among the victims of the accident
Five persons died, and a further three were injured, in the accident which involved a small aircraft near Frondenberg, in Germany, in the evening of Tuesday 27 August 2013. The crash occurred at about... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. UK's competition watchdog requires Ryanair to sell 5% of Aer Lingus shares
Dublin, Ireland - The low-cost company will be obliged not to seek or accept board representation in the legacy airline
On Wednesday 28 August 2013 the Competinio Commission of the United Kingdom required Ryanair to sell its 29.8 per cent stake in Aer Lingus down to 5 per cent. This will be accompanied by obligations on... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Rome-Fiumicino: a drowning airport?
Rome, Italy - Diverted flights and delays because of Tuesday's bad weather
The strong downpour which hit Rome in the afternoon of Tuesday 27 August 2013 caused heavy disruption also at Fiumicino's "Leonardo da Vinci" International Airport, with delays and aircraft unable to land... more
Civil aviationFAA issues policy to improve workplace safety for aircraft cabin crewmembers
Washington, Usa - It will be effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), working with the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), issued in the last days a f... more
IndustryTurbomeca and Russian Helicopters: MoU on a new maintenance center
Moscow, Russia - Supporting the entry into service of the Ka-226T and the Ka-62 aircraft
Turbomeca (Safran) and Russian Helicopters (a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec) today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the opening of a new... more
IndustryUral Works of Civil Aviation to become a Repair and Overhaul facility for Turbomeca engines
Bordes, France - The Safran's industry will supply tools and spares, provide training, technical assistance and publications
Turbomeca (Safran) announces the signature of a MRO Licence Agreement with Ural Works of Civil Aviation (UWCA), paving the way for UWCA to become Repair and Overhaul Facility in Russia for Turbomeca Arrius... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. USA: airline employment declines in June
Washington, USA - Only US Airways and Alaska Airlines are growing
US scheduled passenger airlines employed 381,441 workers in June 2013, 2.4% fewer than in June 2012, the US Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported. June was t... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Dubai Aerospace prepares merger with BBA Aviation
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The integration would involve some parts of the two companies
On Tuesday 27 August 2013 Dubai Aerospace and BBA Aviation officialy confirmed they are in talks for a possible integration of certain parts of their companies. Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) is an... more
IndustryB-787 aircraft: order for six Dreamliners by Xiamen Airlines
Seattle, Usa - Originally announced in May 2011
Boeing and Xiamen Airlines have finalized an order for six 787/8 airplanes. Originally announced by the airline in May 2011, the order is valued at $1.3 billion at list prices. As China's only all-Boeing... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Argentina: unions warn of possible strike over LAN's eviction
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Government accused of favouring Aerolineas Argentinas
The unions which represent the employees of the Argentinian airlines threatened to call a strike on Thursday 29 August 2013 in order to protest against the initiative of the government to evict LAN Argentina... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. All Nippon Airways means to purchase a 49% stake in Asian Wings
Tokyo, Japan - It would be the first investment in a Myanmar-based carrier from a foreign company
ANA Group, parent company of All Nippon Airways, announced on Tuesday 27 August 2013 the intention to acquire a 49% stake in Asian WIngs Airways, in order to expand its presence in the lucrative market... more
AerospaceJapan: launch of the Epsilon missile aborted
Tokyo, Japan - Anomaly detected 19 seconds before the liftoff
Today, Tuesday 27 August 2013, Japanese space agency JAXA was forced to cancel the launch of the first Epsilon Launch Vehicle (Epsilon-1) from the Uchinoura Space Center, because an emergency stop alarm... more
SecurityEASA: publication of Part-Ora (Organisation Requirements for Aircrew) consolidated rules
Cologne, Germany - It is possible to choose between the A5 sized handbook with a dvd attached or the separate dvd
Part-ORA (Organisation Requirements for Aircrew) consolidated rules (175 pages) have been published in the Technical Publications format and can now be purchased from the EU Bookshop on the Technical Publications... more
IndustryBoeing rolls-out first B-787/9 Dreamliner airplane
Washington, Usa - First delivery to launch customer Air New Zealand is set for mid-2014
Boeing has completed the first 787/9 Dreamliner. The second member of the 787 family rolled out of the Everett, Wash., factory last Saturday to the flight line, where teams are preparing it to fly later... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: test flight operations resumed for the M-346 aircraft
Venegono, Italy - After it was grounded by the industry
The M-346 advanced jet trainer has resumed test flight operations after it was grounded by Alenia Aermacchi following an accident of the company-owned, pre-series aircraft on 11 May 2013. The technical... more
IndustryATR: its aircraft can operate from three more unpaved runways in the remote parts of Russia
Toulouse, France - The certification allows its airplanes to operate from gravel, dirt and grass strips
ATR obtained the company’s receipt of fleet-wide approval for new generation ATR aircraft to operate from 3 more unpaved runways in the remote parts of Russia. Russian Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) d... more
OccurrencesAll Nippon Airways Dreamliner aircraft forced to reverse course due to radar malfunctioning
Tokyo, Japan - Passengers moved to another 787
A Dreamliner aircraft was once again involved in a problem while in flight: a Boeing 787 operated by All Nippon Airways was forced to reverse its course and return to Tokyo-Haneda after just one hour of... more
AerospaceItalian ASI: photo exhibition on radar satellite technologies searching for new archaeological sites
Rome, Italy - Divided in 15 panels, it is from August 26 to September 2, 2013 at Galleria Agostiniana, in Piazza del Popolo
The Italian radar satellite are engaged not only for searching water on the Mars or for monitoring tragic events but also for protection and preservation of the world archaeological patrimony. The radar... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Berlin-Brandenburg Airport: the first flights will be operated by Germania
Berlin, Germany - "We have a strong interest that the new airport will be open soon"
Germania Fluggesellschaft will become the first airline to operate passenger flights from Berlin-brandenburg Airport, whose inauguration was initially scheduled in 2011 but was postponed several times:... more
AerospaceNASA ready to launch its Moon-bound LADEE spacecraft from Wallops Island
Wallops, USA - The robotic mission is aimed to gather information about the atmosphere of our satellite
The American space agency NASA is making final preparations to launch a probe at 11:27 pm EDT (3:27 am on Saturday 7 GMT/UTC) Friday, September 6, from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island,... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Ryanair might be forced to sell its stake in Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - According to rumours, the ultimatum of the competition Commission might arrive on Tuesday
According to rumours reported by the British media, this week Ryanair might receive an ultimatum from UK's Competition Commission for the sale, total or partial, of the stake that the low-cost carrier... more
Press releaseLatam Airlines Group: passenger-traffic increased 2% in July 2013
Santiago, Chile - International passenger traffic increased 1.9%
LATAM Airlines Group and its subsidiaries, ("LATAM Airlines Group" or "the Company"), the airline group in Latin America, reported preliminary monthly traffic statistics for July 2013 compared to July... more
Military aviationOpen Skies Treaty: starting from today an Italian C-130J aircraft will fly over Russia
Moscow, Russia - Russian and Belarusian inspectors in Poland
In the period between August 26 and 31, 2013, a group of Italian inspectors will make a surveillance flight over the territory of the Russian Federation on board an Italian Lockheed Martin C-130J aircraft,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and associations. AOPA: Mark Baker is the new President and CEO
Frederick, USA - He will take office on September 6, following formal appointment by the Board
The Board of Trustees of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has selected Mark Baker as the new president and Chief Executive Officer. A native Minnesotan, Baker, 75 yo, is an AOPA member... more
AerospaceNASA is looking for new uses for its historical launch structures
Orlando, USA - The agency wants to transform the Kennedy Space Center into a spaceport for both government and commercial clients
American space agency NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is seeking concepts for the potential use or divestment of three historic launch platforms that are not needed for the agency's current or planned... more
Military aviationF-15SE standing alone in SOuth Korean contest forn new fighter procurement
Seoul, South Korea - F-35 and Typhoon eliminated from the competition
The Boeing F-15SE Silent Eagle now stands alone as the sole remaining candidate for South Korea's 7.4-billion-dollar F-X Phase 3 fighter aircraft procurement. Forecast International has therefore long... more
Civil aviationFAA: new software designed by NASA to reduce aircraft delays
Washington, USA - The PDRC will enable a better use of high-altitude slots
The American space agency NASA has handed off to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States a new, NextGen software tool that will improve the flow of aircraft from runways to cruising... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner survey: from the parrot to the glass eye, the strangest things left on board of the aircraft revealed
Rome, Italy - Results collected between 700 flight attendants
A live parrot, a glass eye and a bag of sand are just a few of the many bizarre items left behind on planes each year, according to a survey of 700 international cabin crew made by flight search engine... more
Military aviationSixteen MiG-29 SMT aircraft for the Russian Air Force by 2016
Moscow, Russia - The purchase is part of the government's efforts to protect the historical aerospace company
According to official sources quoted by "Kommersant", the Russian federation is about to purchase sixteen MiG-29 SMT aircraft by 2016. The agreement between Moscow and MiG is part of the efforts to... more
HelicoptersSikorsky launches Matrix, a technological innovation programme for VTOL aircraft
Washington, USA - "We seek to expand the types of missions that can be flown, improving efficiency, safety and reliability"
Sikorsky Aircraft has unveiled a major research program, designated Matrix Technology, to develop, test and field systems and software that will improve significantly the capability, reliability and safety... more
UAS-DronesUS Navy awards four contracts for new unmanned aircraft
Washington, USA - The companies involved are Boeing, Ga-Asi, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman
The Navy announced that four Preliminary Design Review (PDR) contracts were awarded for the Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) air vehicle segment. The four 15 million... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Save: changes in the ownership structure of Venice Airport's management firm
Venice, Italy - Amber Capital increases its stake to 16.5% and strengthens its position as second shareholder
Small but significant changes in the ownership structure of Save, the management firm of Venice-tessera "Marco Polo" Airport: as communicated by Borsa Italiana, Amber Capital purchased 774,223 shares (2%),... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland To Expand Its Facilities In Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Daniele Romiti, CEO, AgustaWestland, announcing the plan at LABACE in Sao Paulo
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that its Brazilian subsidiary AgustaWestland Do Brasil is to undergo a major expansion with the building of a new facility in Sao Paulo which... more
AirportsBaggage scanner staff at London-Stansted Airport wihtdraws stirke threat
London, United Kingdom - "I am glad that common sense has prevailed", a GMB union spokesperson comments
The employees of Mitie, the company which is responsible for baggage scanning at London-Stansted Airport, will not strike as planned during the next weekend: GMB members voted in favour of the new and... more
Fair and showsAW-139 Maintenance Enhancements Drive Down Costs and Increase Availability
Sao Paulo, Brazil - especially for those operators who need maximum availability for daylight missions and can resort to maintenance at night
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the introduction major enhancements to the Maintenance Programme for the best selling AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter, which will... more
HelicoptersOHI Group Takes Delivery Of Three AW139 Helicopters
Sao Paulo, Brazil - OHI Group also has plans to further expand its fleet of AgustaWestland helicopters, including possibly adding new models to its fleet.
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that OHI Group took delivery of three AW-139 helicopters equipped for offshore transportation on 8th August 2013 at the AgustaWestland Philadelphia... more
IndustryFuselage of the first Cessna Citation Latitude completed
Sao Paulo, Brazil - The US' firm expects a strong demand in Latin America
During the "Latin American Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition" (LABACE) in Sao Paulo, Cessna Aircraft Company announced the completion of the first fuselage for the the Citation Latitude, its... more
DefenseSouth Korea: first FA-50 fighter aircraft to be delivered tomorrow
Seoul, South Korea - The airplane is completely developed and manufactured in the Asian country
The South-Korean Air Force will soon have its first fighter aircraft entirely built in the Asian country: the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) communicated it: "The direct use of the FA-50... more
AirlinesAeromexico receives its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft
Everett, USA - The carrier is the a4th operator of the state-of-the-art airplane
Boeing, International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) and Aeromexico celebrated the first delivery of a 787 Dreamliner for use by the Mexico City-based carrier on August 16. The airplane, delivered... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Cathay Pacific announces shifts in its top management
Hong Kong, China - In March 2014 Ivan Chu will be the new Chief Executive Officer
Cathay Pacific Airways announced that its current Chief Executive Officer John Slosar will succeed Christopher Pratt as Chairman of the airline in March 2014. Slosar will also take over as Chairman of... more
AirlinesIAG inks deal for new Vueling aircraft
London, United Kingdom - Firm order for 30 A-320ceos and 32 A-320neos
International Airlines Group (IAG), the holding which includes British Airways, Iberia and Vueling as a subsidiary has secured firm orders and options for up to 220 Airbus A-320 family shorthaul aircraft,... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Feast of the Assumption to everybody
Rome, Italy - The agency, after a non-working week, will open on Monday August 19
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, readers and Facebook fans that it will be closed for four days next week, in the occasion of the mid-August holiday. The Agency will regularly open on Monday... more
AirlinesTwo emergency landings in two days for a British Airways' aircraft
London, United Kingdom - The concerns of some passengers who were on board
This has not been an easy week for British Airways. Two emergency landings on two consecutive days and, moreover, with the same aircraft, it is not a good record for an airline. This is what happened... more
AirlinesAlitalia: over 4,5 million passengers transported between June and July; 400,000 in the first five days in August
Rome, Italy - The preferred destinations: South Italy, Greece, Spain, North America, Brazil, Russia, Argentina, Japan and Abu Dhabi
Alitalia transported over 4,5 million passengers in the period between June and July. The airline already transported 393,716 passengers in the first five days in August, with a cabin factor of 77.2%,... more