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Finance and economyAutogrill: its shareholders' meeting approves 2012 financial statements and appoints a director
Milan, Italy - Last year was characterised by a strengthening of the airport business
The Shareholders of Autogrill SpA met today under the chairmanship of Gilberto Benetton in an ordinary session. 2012 Separate financial statements approved At the Shareholders’ meeting, the 2012 s... more
HelicoptersEurocopter UK: agreement to support the 24 RAF Puma Mk2 helicopters
Oxford, UK - Valued at approximately 60 million euros
Eurocopter UK’s role in maintaining the United Kingdom’s military helicopter capabilities has been further expanded with the award of a three-year support contract for the fleet of 24 Royal Air Force Pum... more
ReportMoscow: body found in the landing gear of an aircraft from Italy
Moscow, Russia - The investigation to find out the identity of the man is ongoing
The body of a man was found in the landing gear of an aircraft coming from Italy at Moscow-Vnukovo Airport in the evening of Wednesday 5 June 2013. The Airbus A-330 of the Russian company I Fly, which... more
AirlinesThe world longest flight will be from Istanbul to Sydney
Istanbul, Turkey - The intercontinental route will be inaugurated by Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines is getting ready to mark a new stage in its history as the air carrier with the fastest growth rate in the world. It will operate the longest no-stop flight: the one which will carry people... more
Science and technologyMind can do anything, also piloting a helicopter
Twin Cities, Usa - The experiment has been fulfilled by Minnesota University
The fantasy movies that show scientists with odd head gears studded with electrical wires and terminals, who use the power of the mind to move objects or to make things happen, seem to not be science fiction... more
CuriositiesThe airlifted pizza is arriving in Great Britain (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - At the moment the service by a pizza house is in experimentation
The oddity is already spreading all around the world. Forget the typical teenager on a moped ringing your intercom, who goes upstairs out of breath and gives you the box containing your favorite pizza... more
IndustryATR -600 series aircraft certified to operate at take-off and landing temperatures as low as -45°C
Toulouse, France - In particularly cold environments such as the far North of Europe, Canada and Siberia
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has just granted ATR, the European manufacturer of turboprop aircraft, certification to operate its new -42/600 and -72/600 in temperatures as low as -45°C at... more
Civil aviationTSA, countermand: no knives on board of aircraft
Washington, USA - "Their agents will focus on more important things", Senator Schumer claims
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the United States made an outright U turn on its decision to allow again on board of the aircraft knives that do not lock, and have blades that are 2.36... more
Tilt-rotorsItalian ENAC at presentation for the AW-609 tiltrotor project at ICAO
Rome, Italy - The certification is expected in 2017
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) unveiled yesterday that AgustaWestland (a Finmeccanica company) presented last June 3, 2013 the AW-609 tiltrotor program at the headquarters of ICAO (International... more
AirlinesAir Lituanica and Estonian Air signed a lease agreement for E-170 aircraft
Vilnius, Lithuania - The contract is valid until the end of 2015
Air Lituanica has signed an agreement to lease a 76-seater Embraer E-170 aircraft from Estonian Air. The lease contract is valid until the end of 2015. The leased aircraft is dedicated for flights from... more
AirlinesGermanwings: new link from Brindisi-Stuttgart
Milan, Italy - The airline invests on Puglia Region
Germanwings aims at the airports in the Puglia Region and enriches its own Summer schedule with the flight from Brindisi to Stuttgart. The link, already active from Brindisi to the Baden-Württemberg,... more
AirportsRoyal Air Maroc launches the flight from Turin to Casablanca
Turin, Italy - The airline, after some years of absence, proposes again the link with the Italian city
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) and Sagat (Turin airport management company) announced yesterday the new flight from Turin to Casablanca starting from next June 11. The presentation took place at the Eastern arts... more
Press releaseItaly. Milan airports: the BoD approves annual budget 2012
Milan, Italy - Passenger traffic: 27,5 million on the airports managed by the Group (-2,3%); goods 421,400 tons (-7,6%)
The Board of Directors of SEA (Milan airports management company) approved yesterday the annual budget 2012. Following, a summary of the highlights: - Revenues: EUR 721 million (+9,1%) - Ebitda:... more
AirlinesJapan orders inspections on Dreamliner aircraft operated by JAL and ANA
Tokyo, Japan - The directive comes from the Transport Minister
Japanese Minister for Transport Akihiro Ota has required Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) to perform an inspection on the 787 Dreamliner aircraft of their respective fleets, following... more
PeopleAirbus: the crew for the A-350 XWB aircraft first flight
Toulouse, France - An international crew of six will be on board
When the first A-350 XWB aircraft to fly, known as MSN1, makes its maiden flight, an international crew of six will be on board, comprising two Flight Test Pilots, one Test Flight Engineer and three Flight... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. European Commission approves state aid for Memmingen Airport
Brussels, Belgium - Almunia: "It exemplifies how such projects can be financed through both private and public funds in line with EU state aid rules"
The European Commission has found that investment aid totalling 7.75 million Euros to finance an infrastructure project at Memmingen airport is in line with EU state aid rules. "In its assessment -the... more
AerospaceNASA gets ready to launch the satellite which will perform the best Sun observation ever
Houston, USA - IRIS is scheduled to leave on June 26
The American space agency NASA is about to launch a new scientific satellite, which will provide the most detailed look ever at the sun's lower atmosphere or interface region. The Interface Region... more
Tilt-rotorsBell V-280 Valor tiltrotor (airplane and helicopter) selected for Army's JMR-TD program
Fort Worth, Usa - With first flight scheduled for 2017
Bell Helicopter announced that the Bell V-280 Valor, its third generation tiltrotor design, has been selected by the US Army for the Joint Multi-Role (JMR) Technology Demonstrator (TD) program. The Army... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines and AltAir Fuels: purchase agreement for 15 million gallons of advanced biofuel
Chicago, Usa - To be used on aircraft flights departing from its LA hub in 2014
United Airlines executed a definitive purchase agreement with AltAir Fuels for cost-competitive, sustainable, advanced biofuels at commercial scale, representing a historic milestone for aviation. With... more
Science and technologyNew aircraft navigational system designed in USA
Corvallis, USA - The technology has been fulfilled by Oregon State University
The Oregon State University, USA, has unveiled an innovative aircraft navigational system that will outperform the old technologies with regard to the size, ease of use and accuracy. The project has... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopters, model 214B, 214B-1, and 214ST helicopters (2013-11-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of bearing grease, failure of the bearing, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 4, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 33204-33206] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. American Airlines' bankruptcy exit: the court approves the disclosure statement
New York, USA - The 20-million-dollar golden handshake for Tom Horton remains in the plan
Sean Lane, judge of New York Bankruptcy Court, provided his approval to the disclosure statement of the reorganization plan which was proposed by American Airlines, paving the way for the exit from bankruptcy... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Belfast Airport issues warning for passengers about inconvenience during the G8 summit
Belfast, United Kingdom - The meeting will take place on June 17 and 18
The management firm of Belfast International Airport has issued a warning for its passengers, in order to prepare them of possible inconvenience related to the G8 summit, which will take place on June... more
IndustryAirbus COO: "Demand for the A-380 aircraft remains high"
Cape Town, South Africa - The executive hopes to secure US customers
Speaking on the sidelines of the 69th Annual general Meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is ongoing in these days ion Cape Town (South Africa), Airbus Chief Operations... more
Civil aviation"70th IATA AGM" will be hosted by Qatar Airways
Cape Town, South Africa - It will take place in Doha from 1–3 June 2014
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Qatar Airways will host the "70th IATA Annual General Meeting" (AGM) and "World Air Transport Summit". The event will draw the top leadership... more
IndustryEurofighter airplanes: 75th anniversary of 36th Italian Air Force Wing
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The ceremony of the sword delivery happened
On Friday 31st May Eurofighter honoured the 75th Anniversary of the 36th Italian Air Force Wing by presenting to its X Squadron, declared combat ready on Typhoon, with a special Eurofighter Sword to a... more
IndustryATR: the Mexican Aeromar receives its first of two 72/600 aircraft
Toulouse, France - To be acquired on long-term lease from Air Lease Corporation
Aeromar, one of the major regional airlines in Mexico, today took delivery of its first of 2 ATR-72/600 to be acquired on long-term lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). The delivery sees Aeromar become... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC and WEC inked a Memorandum of Understanding for establishment of ISAFF for a sustainable aviation
Rome, Italy - The signature paves the way for the constitution of a forum which will be open to all the stakeholders
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) and WEC Italia (the Italian Committee of the World Energy Council) signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) this morning at the ENAC's central offices, to establish... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. Critical hearing today for American Airlines' bankruptcy exit
New York, USA - Approval of the disclosure statement needed for the merger with US Airways
Today, Tuesday 4 June 2013, a critical hearing is scheduled for the exit procedure from bankruptcy of American Airlines: the Fort Worth-based carrier will ask Judge Sean Lane to approve the disclosure... more
PeopleIATA: new chairman of its Board of Governors will be Anderson, CEO of Delta
Cape Town, South Africa - He replaces Alan Joyce, CEO and Managing Director of Qantas Airways
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Richard H. Anderson, CEO of Delta Air Lines, has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors. Anderson succeeds Alan... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane landed in Lambert today
St Louis, Usa - The third leg of the American mission inaugurated the use of the inflatable mobile hangar
Solar Impulse, the solar-powered airplane landed in Lambert-St. Louis International Airport on Tuesday, June 4th. The completion of the third leg of the "2013 Across America" mission also inaugurates the... more
UAS-DronesMiG and Russia's Industry Ministry sign R&D contract for an attack UAV aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The drone will be based on the Skat prototype
MiG (Mikoyan-Gurevich) signed a contract with the Russian Ministry for Industry and Trade for a research-and-development project for a combat UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a remote.controlled aircraft)... more
Civil aviationTransport and airplanes. IATA at the "69th AGM": historic agreement on Carbon-Neutral Growth
Cape Town, South Africa - A summary of the principles of the resolution
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) "69th Annual General Meeting" (AGM) overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution on "Implementation of the Aviation Carbon-Neutral Growth (CNG2020) Strategy". The... more
PeopleEADS: Thierry Baril Named Human Resources Director of the Year
Paris, France - The award was created in 1997 to raise the profile of the profession
Thierry Baril, Chief Human Resources Officer of EADS & Airbus, was named HR Director of the year at an awards ceremony in Paris on 3 June by the Hudson, Le Figaro Economie and Cadremploi Group. The... more
AirportsSaab: ANA selected Sensis' A-SMGCS for the management of Luxembourg Airport's runway
Linkoping, Sweden - The airport experiences around 100,000 movements per year
The Administration de la Navigation Aerienne (ANA) has selected defence and security company Saab’s subsidiary Saab Sensis’ Advanced-Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (A-SMGCS) for the safe and... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: core principles for passenger rights regulation
Cape Town, South Africa - During the "69th Annual General Meeting" (AGM)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) "69th Annual General Meeting" (AGM) unanimously endorsed a set of core principles for governments to consider when adopting consumer protection regulation. The... more
CargoFedEx Express to withdraw from service 86 aircraft to cut costs
Memphis, USA - The company will operate airplanes with a better fuel efficiency
In the context of its restructuring plan, FedEx announced a deep downsizing of the fleet of FedEx Express, the world's largest cargo airline, in order to operate aircraft with a better fuel efficiency. 10... more
IndustryBoeing: first B-787/9 Dreamliner begins final assembly
Washington, Usa - Its first flight is scheduled for the second half of 2013
Boeing has begun final assembly of the first 787/9 Dreamliner airplane. The newest member of the 787 family began taking shape on schedule May 30 in Everett, Wash., when Boeing started joining large sections... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-350 aircraft XWB’s engines powered up
Toulouse, France - As part of the preparations for the aircraft’s maiden flight
Rolls-Royce’s Trent XWB engines have run for the first time on the A-350 XWB (MSN1) following the start-up of the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), as part of the preparations for the aircraft’s maiden flight.... more
HelicoptersSikorsky: Ex-Im Bank guarantees financing for export of S-92 helicopters
Washington, USA - The aircraft are destined to Ireland's Milestone Aviation Group Ltd
The Export-Import Bank of the United States approved a 187.4-million-dollar guarantee of a capital-markets bond to finance the export of Sikorsky S-92® helicopters to The Milestone Aviation Group Ltd.... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson ready for take-off with its airline
Cardiff, United Kingdom - "We'll be in the air within the next 50 days"
The singer of heavy metal band Iron Maiden Bruce Dickinson, a man whose patrimony is estimated in about 100 million dollars, for sure might retire without having financial troubles, but in the upcoming... more
AirlinesSouth African Airways: long-haul aircraft order between 4 and 7 billion dollars to be announced soon
Cape Town, South Africa - The carrier wants to renew its fleet
On the sidelines of the Annual general meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) which is ongoing in Cape Town (AVIONEWS), Deputy Chief Executive Officer of South African Airways Nico... more
AerospaceESA: ten years at Mars
Rome, Italy - New global maps of Mars released on the 10th anniversary
New global maps of Mars released on the 10th anniversary of the launch of ESA’s Mars Express trace the history of water and volcanic activity on the Red Planet, and identify sites of special interest f... more
ConferencesIATA (2): strong performance sustains profitability
Cape Town, South Africa - 1.8% net margin despite weak economies and high oil prices
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) upgraded its global outlook for the airline industry to a $12.7 billion profit in 2013 on $711 billion in revenues. This is $2.1 billion better than the... more
AirportsAci Europe: passenger traffic up 0.6% in April
Brussels, Belgium - The overall growth at Europe’s airports remained almost flat
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic results for the month of April across the European airport network. The overall passenger traffic growth at Europe’s airports remained a... more
ConferencesAircraft and transport. IATA AGM opened in Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa - The 69th edition starts today
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened its 69th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Cape Town, South Africa today. The meeting kicked-off with strong calls... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Italy: new strikes on 14th June
Rome, Italy - Various unions will protest for Alitalia
New strikes in the Italian air sector have been announced on Friday 14th June by employees of Alitalia-Cai airline. According to data provided by the Ministry of Transport, a 24-hour strike has been... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft to use an inflatable hangar after damage to St. Louis
Dallas, Usa - Due to the severe weather in Midwest, to try its third leg "Across America"
The strong storms that struck the St. Louis area Friday night have rendered inoperable Solar Impulse’s hangar at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. The solar-powered airplane of Swiss pioneers B... more
AirportsAircraft and finance. AENA-AXA to partner for London-Luton Airport
London, United Kingdom - The value of the facility is around 400 million Euros
AENA (Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea), the management firm of most of the Spanish airports, according to rumours which leaked in these hours means to create a partnership with AXA, a French gl... more
CuriositiesAntistress dogs: waiting for the airplane with a four-paws friend
San José, Usa - A successful activity carried out by volunteers
Until now, if we saw a dog at the airport we had always thought it was a drug control. From now on, in US airports we will also find much friendlier antistress dogs. It is a very successful idea for... more