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Weather forecastsItaly. Bad weather: rains and fresh air on the central regions
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow, on Wednesday June 26
The depression area on the central Europe and that will move towards the Italian Peninsula will bring cold air and a bad weather phase on Emilia-Romagna and central regions, in particular on the Adriatic... more
AccidentsIndia, military helicopter crashes
New Delhi, India - It was lending help in the lands destroyed by the floods
A military helicopter has crashed today in the federal State of Uttarakhand in Northern India. The aircraft had been sent to provide help to people bowed down by the floods that have devastated Northern... more
AirlinesAlitalia: meeting for presentation new CEO and business plan 2013/2016 has been postponed
Rome, Italy - Initially from next June 27 to July 3 at 3:00pm
Alitalia said in a note that "The meeting fixed for June 27 has been postponed to July 3 at 3:00pm, due to a temporary unvailability of its President Roberto Colaninno". The new CEO Gabriele Del Torchio... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. AirAsia and ANA confirm end of the joint-venture for low-cost carrier
Tokyo, Japan - Operations will stop in late October
Confirming the rumors which leaked during the past weeks (AVIONEWS), AirAsia and All Nippon Airways confirmed their intention to quit the joint-venture which was started for the creation of low-cost carrier... more
HelicoptersThailand: possible order for UH-72A Lakota helicopters
Washington, USA - The primary contractor would be EADS North America
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the agency of the United States Department of Defense which provides financial and technical assistance, transfer of defense material, training and services... more
AirlinesCroatia Airlines to cancel order for Airbus aircraft
Zagreb, Croatia - The purchase pf the A-319 has generated high controversies
According to the Balkan media, Croatia Airlines is close to cancel its order for four Airbus A-319 aircraft, in an attempt to reduce its cost base and rationalize network and fleet. The aircraft were... more
HelicoptersBerkut to present its new light helicopter at MAKS 2013
Tolyatti, Russia - 740 kg, it has a maximum speed of 174 km/h
The Russian aerospace company Berkut is planning to present its new Berkut VL light helicopter at MAKS 2013, the international event of the aerospace industry which takes place in Zhukovski in the odd... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Finnair denies the hypothesis of a merger with SAS
Vantaa, Finland - "Declarations taken out of context", the company claims
Finnair denied the possibility of a merger with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), which emerged during an interview released by the Chief Executive Officer of the Finnish carrier to the Danish financial newspaper... more
ReportAfghanistan: shots of light weapons against C-130 aircraft of the Italian Air Force
Farah, Afghanistan - No consequences for the airplane and the persons on board
At about 8:30 am of Monday 24 June 2013 shots of light weapons were fired against a C-130J aircraft of the Italian Air Force, while it was performing a tactical flight in the province of Farah, in Afghanistan,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH model BO-105A, C, S, LS A-1, LS A-3, EC-135P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, T2+, MBB-BK 117A1, A3, A4, B1, B2, C1, C2 helicopters (2013-11-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a pilot taking off with the cyclic in the locked position, which could result in loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 120] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 37446-37448] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-13473] DEPARTMENT... more
Airlinesairberlin: new links from Italy for the Summer 2013
Milan, Italy - A novelty is Warsaw, third Polish destination for the carrier
airberlin inaugurates three flights per week for this Summer from Cagliari to Dusseldorf and new links from Cagliari and Naples to Zurich (twice a week). The airline increases the frequency on Milan-Dusseldorf... more
AirlinesAir Europa lands at San Paolo from next December 16
Milan, Italy - Second Brazilian route, after that to Salvador de Bahia
Air Europa announces the inauguration of a new and important route to Latin America. The Spanish airline will link Madrid Airport to San Paolo from next December 16, second Brazilian destination after... more
Civil aviationBulgaria sells Georgia ten Su-25 aircraft
Sofia, Bulgaria - The airplanes might be used as sources for spare parts, or sold to an African country
Bulgaria sold Georgia 10 Sukhoi Su-25 attack aircraft, which had been withdrawn from service during Summer 2012, at a price which, according to Russian newspaper "Vzglyad", is expected to be around 8.08... more
AirlinesTechnical issue on a Blue Panorama aircraft at Rome-Fiumicino Airport: chain of delays
Rome, Italy - Some flights landed 11 hours later than their scheduled time
A technical issue which occurred on a Blue Panorama aircraft at Rome-Fiumicino Airport caused inconvenience and delays across the whole network of the Italian airline. Everything started in the afternoon... more
Civil aviationIATA welcomes comments on New Distribution Capability resolution
Washington, Usa - And urges US DoT approval with conditions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), after reviewing nearly 400 comments filed by third parties, urged the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to approve Passenger Services... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: strong winds on the central-south of the Peninsula
Rome, Italy - Storms, hailstorms and frequent lightning activity on Marche
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice indicates strong gale winds on Sardinia and Tuscany on the... more
AerospaceISS: six-hour spacewalk scheduled for today's afternoon
Houston, USA - Yurchikhin and Misurkin will perform maintenance works and will retrieve some science experiments
Two members of the Expedition 36 crew will venture outside the International Space Station on Monday, June 24: the pair will conduct a six-hour spacewalk in preparation for the addition of a new Russian... more
Military aviationPKK terrorists hit Turkish military helicopter
Yukeksova, Turkey - No one injured, serious damages to the aircraft
The truce between the Turkish army and PKK, the Kurdistan Workers' Party, has been violated this morning. The latter would be responsible for an attack against a military helicopter, according to the... more
PeopleFrench President visits EADS pavilion at "Paris Air Show" (3)
Paris, France - Arrived in Le Bourget on board an A400M military transport aircraft
EADS Chief Executive Officer Tom Enders welcomed French President François Hollande who flew into Le Bourget on board an Airbus Military A400M military transport aircraft. Also pictured is EADS Chief... more
HelicoptersInaer Aviation reinforces its fleet for rescue by helicopter with a new AW-139 aircraft
Milan, Italy - The eighth and will be used to strengthen these operations
Inaer Aviation, the society in Italy for rescue and salvage services in mountain, in off-shore and firefighting activity, purchased today a new AW-139 helicopter by AgustaWestland. It is the 25th Agusta... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget". Eurocopter: Kris Sakti Aviation will perform power grid development with helicopters
Paris, France - AS-350B3e, EC-135 T3 and EC-225 newly ordered by the Malaysian operator
The development, monitoring and maintenance of Malaysia’s electrical power infrastructure will be performed by Eurocopter’s AS-350B3e, EC-135T3 and EC-225 helicopters, which are being ordered by Kris Sak... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show" (2): Airbus A-350XWB aircraft performs fly-by (VIDEO)
Paris, France - The passage was part of a flight test
An Airbus A-350XWB aircraft performed a fly-by today, Friday 21 June 2013, at "Paris Air Show" during the the final business day of the international event of the aviation sector which is ongoing at Le... more
Military aviationBAE close to ink agreement with Saudi Arabia for the Eurofighter aircraft, after two years of negotiations
London, United Kingdom - But the Ramadan might delay the conclusion of the deal
According to internal sources of BAE Systems, the British aerospace company is close to ink the agreement with Saudi Arabia for the supply of the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft, therefore putting... more
AerospaceNASA starts preliminary design review for its Space Launch System
Washington, USA - "This is the rocket that will send humans to an asteroid and Mars"
The American Space Agency NASA is beginning a preliminary design review for its Space Launch System (SLS). This major program assessment will allow development of the agency's new heavy-lift rocket to... more
SecurityLos Roques aircraft tragedy: AVIONEWS gets in touch with the Italian embassy in Caracas
Caracas, Venezuela - Further details in director Natale Brunetto's intervention in the Italian tv show "Uno mattina"
AVIONEWS has contacted by telephone the Italian Embassy in Caracas and could talk with counselor Paolo Miraglia who was available to answer to a number of questions raised by the news of the Let- 410 wreckage... more
DefenseAircraft and finance. European Commission approves Delta's acquisition of a 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic
Brussels, Belgium - According to Brussels, the competition will remain high for all the routes
The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of joint control over Virgin Atlantic by Delta and Virgin Group. Rumors about the approval had already leaked... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italy-Vietnam: signed the Air Services Agreement
Rome, Italy - This new contract coincides with a major boost in bilateral relations
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Bruno Archi and Deputy Minister for Transport of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Pham Quy Tieu signed the Air Services Agreement (ASA) today at the foreign ministry... more
SecurityItalian ANSV about LET 410 aircraft wreckage finding, code YV-2081 (Los Roques)
Rome, Italy - The Air Safety Board hopes for the airplane can be recovered
The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) hopes that the LET410 aircraft wreckage (code YV-2081), disappeared in Venezuela in 2008 and now located, can be recovered in order to establish the crash causes, in... more
ReportThe oceanographic ship "Sea Scout" locates the wreckage of the aircraft which vanished in Los Roques five years ago
Gran Roque, Venezuela - After the recover of the wreckage, it will be also tried to find the airplane which disappeared on January 4 this year
According to information obtained by AVIONEWS, which were officially released by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs the wreckage of an aircraft was located by the oceanographic ship "Sea Scout":... more
ReportHelicopters and industry. Finmeccanica: trial of Giuseppe Orsi and Bruno Spagnolini opens
Busto Arsizio, Italy - Indian Ministry for Defence and Italian tax office admitted as injured parties
The trial which involves former President and Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica Giuseppe Orsi and former head of AgustaWestland Bruno Spagnolini opened on Wednesday 19 June 2013. The two men are... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. DOT proposes four cities to receive new rights for US-Brazil air service
Washington, Usa - Los Angeles, Atlanta, Detroit, and Charlotte to Sao Paulo
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) yesterday proposed new or expanded US carrier rights from four US cities--Los Angeles, Atlanta, Detroit, and Charlotte--to Sao Paulo, Brazil. The proposed awards... more
AirlinesThe new carrier Evelop Airlines has born
Palma de Mallorca, Spain - It will operate charter and scheduled flights
As announced by the online journal specializing in tourism Preferente.com, the Spanish Group Barceló Viajes has launched a new air carrier that will be named Evelop Airlines. The newly formed airline... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget" (12). Finmeccanica: orders for AW helicopters and with Ansaldo Energia
Paris, France - Worth a total of about EUR 450 million
Finmeccanica has been awarded new contracts worth a total of about EUR 450 million through its companies AgustaWestland and Ansaldo Energia. AgustaWestland, during the "Paris Air Show" in Le Bourget... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget 2013" (11). Italian Enav: the new flight data processing system COFLIGHT
Paris, France - Thales Air Systems Sas e Selex-Es SpA are in charge of its development
Maurice Georges, DSNA CEO, and Massimo Garbini, ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) CEO, have accepted the new version of Coflight to be integrated inside a global Air Traffic Management (ATM) system... more
Fair and shows"Paris-Le Bourget 2013" (10). Selex ES successfully completes key milestone of the NATO Air Command and Control System ACCS L16@29Kft Project
Paris, France - The test carried out at industry's facility at L'Aquila, in Italy
Recently Selex ES, a Finmeccanica Company, successfully conducted the Test Readiness Review (TRR) for Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of the Link 16 Equipment Suite (L16ES) for the ACCS L16@29Kft Project.... more
Fair and showsAirbus signed aircraft contracts equal to USD 70 bn at the "Le Bourget Air Show" (9)
Paris, France - 466 airplanes across all product families
At the "2013 Paris Air Show", Airbus won USD 68.7 billion worth of business for a total of 466 aircraft, which shows the resilience of the commercial aviation industry. The deals comprise Memoranda of... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget" (8). Seles ES: order for Titan turret to equip German Navy's helicopters
Paris, France - For EUR 5 million
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded a contract worth €5 Million (£4.2 Million) by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Defence to supply a number of Titan 385ES-HD turrets for German Navy (Deu... more
Fair and showsAir Shows (7). Eurocopter breaks ground for new Paris-Le Bourget industrial site
Paris, France - It is scheduled to open its doors in 2015
The green light for the start of construction on Eurocopter’s new industrial site, known as “Paris-Le Bourget”, was given today by Guillaume Faury, President and CEO of Eurocopter, in the presence of Cl... more
PeopleFarnesina: Deputy Minister Marta Dassù meets with NASA Director Charles Bolden
Rome, Italy - To confirm on the occasion of the signing of a bilateral accord on space between two countries
Deputy Minister Marta Dassù met today in Rome with NASA Director Charles Bolden. Bolden’s visit to Italy is a sign of intentions to strengthen and renew bilateral cooperation between Italy and the United St... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. 94-million-Euro renewal for London-Stansted Airport
London, IK - The announcement was released today by the British Secretary for Transport
The main terminal of London-Stansted Airport will soon undergo an extensive renewal work, in order to meet the demands of modern air travel: the announcement was released today by Transport Secretary Patrick... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show" (4). New E-HOTS support partnership with Eurocopter, DAHER, DCI, Eurotradia and Vector Aerospace
Paris, France - The consortium agreement was officially signed at the Eurotradia booth during the event
An innovative total support solution for Eurocopter helicopters in deployed operations was launched with a consortium agreement signed yesterday at the "Paris Air Show" by its five participants: Eurocopter,... more
CargoIATA: strong partnerships to promote air cargo competitiveness
Geneva, Switzerland - Through e-commerce technology during the conference held on June 18 and 19
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for strong partnerships to promote air cargo competitiveness through e-commerce technology at the IATA e-cargo conference held in Geneva 18-19... more
Fair and showsATR aircraft: the best "Paris Air Show" (6) in the company's history
Paris, France - Orders for 173 airplanes and an amount of over USD 4.1 billion
The 50th edition of the "Paris Air Show" was the best in the history of the Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer ATR. Over the course of the week, the turboprop aircraft manufacturer announced orders for... more
Helicopters"Le Bourget" (3). Sikorsky: new orders for S-92 helicopters
Paris, France - The buyers are two Chinese companies
During the "Paris Air Show" Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation has announced two agreements for the purchase of helicopters with the Chinese companies Zhuhai Helicopter Company (ZHC) and Citic Offshore Helicopter... more
Military aviation"Paris Air Show" (5). Russia: still no decision about the delivery of Yak-130 aircraft to Syria
Paris, France - "The fighters are standing outside the factory waiting for a political decision"
According to a source, whose declarations were reported by "RIA Novosti", Russia has not yet taken a decision regarding the supply of 36 Yak-130 trainer aircraft to Syria, according to the 550-million-dollar... more
ReportMissing aircraft found in Los Roques (2): the reactions of the victims' families
Rome, Italy - Annalisa Montanari's uncle: "I hope lights will be shed on this matter"
The wreckage of the aircraft which vanished on January 4, 2013, in the sea area between Caracas and Los Roques with 14 persons on board, including eight Italian tourists, was found a few hours ago (AVIONEWS).... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget" (2). Eurocopter and SDV expand their joint commitment to the voluntary reduction of CO2 emissions
Paris, France - This latest accord builds on a previous agreement, signed in 2011
The signing of a new agreement by Eurocopter and its SDV transport provider at the "Paris Air Show" yesterday will expand a joint commitment to reducing CO2 emissions by extending their Save Program charter... more
HelicoptersItalian ENAV-AW: development for precision satellite procedures dedicated to helicopters
Rome, Italy - This project by both sides integrates within a number of European initiatives
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance company) and AgustaWestland have developed and experimented in flight two instrumental procedures of precision approach dedicated to helicopters and based on EGNOS (European... more
Civil aviationELFAA welcomes EC's decision about investigation on state aid for SAS
Brussels, Belgium - Into the latest tranche of support by the Governments of Sweden, Denmark and Norway
The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) welcomes yesterday’s announcements by the European Commission and the EFTA Surveillance Authority that they are launching formal, in-depth investigations i... more
Civil aviation"Le Bourget 2013": Voldirect obtains certificate for commercial flights with Daher-Socata TMB-850 aircraft
Paris, France - In application of the new rules by the European Commission
During the "Paris Air Show 2013", the French company Voldirect has announced it has obtained the authorization by the French civil aviation authority to operate commercial flights with Daher-Socata TBM-850... more