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Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Lebanon's MEA interested in acquiring Cyprus Airways
Nicosia, Cyprus - The fleet of the Cypriot carrier to be downsized
Cyprus Airways confirmed rumours about a possible sale of the main Cypriot carrier, which is partially state-owned, communicating that the executives of the company and Transport Minister Tasos Mitsopoulos... more
AirlinesComputer failure grounds hundreds of American Airlines aircraft (VIDEO)
Fort Worth, USA - The company ensures almost normal operations on Wednesday
The operations of American Airlines, one of the world's largest carriers in terms of aircraft fleet size, on Tuesday 16 April 2013 were hit by a computer failure, which forced the Fort Worth-based company... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Security measures enhanced in US airports after Boston's attack
Boston, USA - Two passengers removed from a flight: they were speaking Arabic
Security measures in the airports of the United States have been significantly enhanced after the terrorist attack which, on Monday 15 April 2013, caused the death of three persons injuring more than 120,... more
AirportsAci Europe about the EP vote on revised ground handling regulation
Brussels, Belgium - The declarations of its Director General Olivier Jankovec
Earlier today, the European Parliament adopted in first reading its amendments to a proposal from the European Commission for a new Regulation on ground handling services at EU airports. ACI EUROPE is... more
Fair and shows"ABACE 2013". Eurocopter's 45 year presence in the Chinese helicopter market
Shanghai, China - The EC-135 exhibited during the event
Eurocopter’s capabilities to serve the rapidly-expanding Chinese helicopter market by building on its 45-year presence in the country is being spotlighted at this week’s "Asian Business Aviation Conference & E... more
AerospaceEverything is ready for the first launch of an Antares rocket
Wallops, USA - But there is the problem of possible poor weather conditions
Orbital Sciences, commercial partner of NASA, the American space agency, is scheduled to launch its first Antares rocket from Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport Pad-0A at the agency's Wallops Flight Facility... more
Civil aviationAircraft and airports. Groundhandling services: European Commission about vote by EP
Brussels, Belgium - With this vote the Parliament is paving the way for negotiations to overhaul the existing legislation
The European Commission welcomes today's vote of the European Parliament on groundhandling services at EU airports updating Directive 96/67/EC. With this vote, the Parliament is paving the way for negotiations... more
ReportSuspect suitcase on a New York-bound Air France flight: aircraft evacuated in Paris
Paris, France - Sky-high tension globally after Boston's events
The finding of a suspect suitcase pushed the captain of an Air France flight departing from Paris' "Charles De Gaulle" Airport and bound for New York's "JFK" to ask for a "Decontamination procedure". The... more
IndustryAirbus-EADS IW inaugurate Stealthy building in Toulouse
Toulouse, France - Unique of its kind, attached to Blagnac Airport
Airbus, with the support of EADS Innovation Works, has opened the first "Stealthy building" at the Toulouse Airbus site attached to Blagnac Airport. EADS and Airbus built the C65 hangar at the airport... more
IndustryHelicopters and industry. Finmeccanica launches its "Protocol for the competitiveness of the Group"
Rome, Italy - The key elements: strengthening of the governance, reorganization and restructuring of some business sectors, strategic positioning on the markets
On Tuesday 16 April 2013 Finmeccanica Group presented its "Protocol for competitiveness", an action plan which puts in the middle of the activities of the Italian giant of aerospace and defence industry... more
AccidentsUS' helicopter crashes close to the North-Korean border: no casualties
Seoul, South Korea - The causes of the accident are still to be verified
A CH-53 US Marine helicopter crashed in the morning of Tuesday 16 April 2013, for reasons which still have to be verified, in Cherowon county (South Korea), 20 km south of the North-Korean border and 30... more
AirlinesAlitalia flights to and from Boston are continuing regularly
Rome, Italy - In spite of the events of these hours
Alitalia communicated that, in spite of the events occurred in these hours in Boston, its flights to and from Boston's "Logan" International Airport are being operated regularly. Due to the additional... more
ReportBoston's terrorist attack, Obama: "We shouldn’t jump to conclusions" (VIDEO)
Boston, USA - At least three people were killed and more than 100 were injured
At least three people lost their lives, and more than 100 were injured because of the terrorist attack on Monday 15 April 2013, when two explosion occurred near the finish line of the Boston Marathon course... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica SpA: decisions by the shareholders' meeting
Rome, Italy - Met yesterday under the chairmanship of Admiral Guido Venturoni
The Shareholders’ Meeting of Finmeccanica Spa, which met yesterday in Rome, under the chairmanship of Admiral Guido Venturoni, made the following decisions: · To appoint Ivanhoe Lo Bello, who was al... more
IndustryEurofighter aircraft: tenth arriversary for IWSSC centre
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The facility helps support the effective operation of over 350 airplanes
A unique support centre set up to offer an unrivalled service package for the Eurofighter Typhoon marked its 10th anniversary this spring. The International Weapon System Support Centre (IWSSC), based... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Project for Milan-Malpensa Airport's third runway suspended. But is it really needed?
Milan, Italy - The hub handles a traffic which is a lot lower than its maximum capacity, with a decreasing trend
The Italian civil aviation authority (ENAC) communicated that the decision regarding the Master Plan for the development of Malpensa Airport has been postponed to November 2013. The reason of this decision... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Berlin Airport launches action plan "SPRINT" to swift opening
Berlin, Germany - The remaining works will be divided into modules, which will be guided by different managers
Hartmut Mehdorn, Chief Executive Officer of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg, the management firm of Berlin-Brandenburg Airport, presented "SPRINT", his action plan for a speedy opening of the new German hub,... more
Civil aviationIata: Warren Jones Appointed Head of Cargo Network Service
Geneva, Switzerland - Effective 24 April 2013
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Warren Jones as Head of Cargo Network Service (CNS), effective 24 April 2013. Jones, a US national, was previously the... more
AirportsAirplanes and airports. AEA: European Parliament vote should facilitate the gradual opening of the ground handling market
Brussels, Belgium - The decision tomorrow, essential part of the ‘Better Airport Package’ proposed by the EC
The European Parliament is preparing to vote tomorrow on the so-called ground handling regulation, which is an essential part of the "Better Airport Package" proposed by the European Commission and which... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Strike by easyJet flight attendants at the end of May
Rome, Italy - Announced by Filt Cgil and Fit Cisl for four hours, from 10am to 2pm
"First four hour strike (10m to 2pm) by the easyJet's flight attendants on May 27, fixed by Filt Cgil and Fit Cisl. Roberto Pesaresi of Filt Cgil declared: 'In the face of the total closure by the company... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: approved request by the Italian Treasury to postpone decision about position of the new President and CEO
Rome, Italy - During the shareholders' meeting
Finmeccanica shareholders' meeting (participation of shareholders representing 48.05% of the corporation stock), on request of the delegation of Treasury Ministry, Stefano Di Stefano, approved with a majority... more
Civil aviationFAA's Airworthiness Directive orders inspection on more than 1000 Boeing 737 aircraft
Washington, USA - A coating used to protect some pins which attach the horizontal stabilizers to the fuselage from wear and corrosion was applied incorrectly
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD), requesting an inspection on more than 1000 Boeing 737 aircraft (versions /600, /700, /700-C, /800,... more
Press releaseRyanair Pilot Group endorses the initiative by Paroc about employment contracts
Rome, Italy - The highest priority for pilots is having direct employee contracts
We receive e publish, giving the same space to eventual replies: "The Ryanair Pilot Group fully endorses the initiative by the airline cabin crew and their Union Paroc to clarify their employment status... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Gabriele Del Torchio: portrait of the more-than-probable new CEO of Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The appointment might be official after the next board meeting, which is scheduled on Tuesday 16
It is not official yet, but according to sources contacted by AVIONEWS the appointment of Gabriele Del Torchio as new CEO of Alitalia is just matter of hours. The appointment might be official after the... more
Finance and economyEADS: discussions with the French State for the potential acquisition of a stake of 1.56%
Amsterdam, Holland - It will communicate the details later
In the frame of its 18-month share buyback programme announced on 2 April 2013, EADS indicates that it is entering into discussions with the French State for the potential acquisition off-market of a stake... more
IndustryAircraft maintenance: Atitech is looking for help from the Region Campania to become a hub in the Mediterranean Sea
Naples, Italy - "We need Naples Airport to give us more space"
Larger spaces available at Naples-Capodichino Airport in order to become a reference hub for all the Meditterranean basin in the sector of aircraft maintenance services: this is the request presented to... more
AccidentsLion Air aircraft ditching: updates from Indonesia (VIDEO)
Denpasar, Indonesia - The Boeing 737 will be cut into several parts to simplify its removal
On Saturday 13 April 2013 a Boeing 737 aircraft operated by the Indonesian company Lion Air, registration code PK-LKS, which departed from Bandung and was bound to Denpasar (Indonesia) ditched in the sea... more
AirlinesQatar Airways' CEO expresses optimism about return to operations of Dreamliner aircraft
Chicago, USA - But the Middle-Eastern company will however demand a large compensation to Boeing
Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways Akbar al-Baker declared he is optimistic about the return to operations of the 787 Dreamliner aircraft, which have been grounded worldwide since January 16, because... more
IndustrySaab: AEL Sistemas SA selected for the FX-2 programme; MoU signed with Anacom
Linkoping, Sweden - The Swedish industry reinforces its presence in Brazil
AEL Sistemas S.A. has been selected for the FX-2 programme in relation to the Avionics on the Gripen NG if chosen by the Brazilian Air Force. In 2009, Saab and AEL Sistemas S.A. ("AEL") signed a MOU... more
Military aviationRussia-India: agreement for the development of a new fifth-generation fighter aircraft
Moscow, Russia - It is the largest joint project of the military and technical cooperation between the two countries
Russia and India reached an agreement for the development of a sketch and technical project of a perspective multi-functional fifth-generation fighter (PMI/FGFA), achieving an understanding concerning... more
Finance and economyAircraft and transport. Almunia: "Blocking Ryanair's takeover of Aer Lingus wasn't a political decision"
Washington, USA - The European Commissioner for Competition defends Brussels' decision
The European Commissioner for Competition Joaquín Almunia, speaking with journalists during a visit in Washington to meet his US' counterparts of the Federal Trade Commission, commented the missed approval... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: an organizational restructuring of its main divisions and regional operations
Geneva, Switzerland - All changes will take effect from 1 July 2013
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an organizational restructuring of its main divisions and regional operations to even better address the needs of its 240 member airlines. Senior... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland unveils its latest generation military helicopter
Fort Worth, Usa - Official presentation for the AW-169 AAS at the "Army Aviation Association of America Annual Professional Forum and Exposition"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has officially unveiled the latest generation AW-169 AAS military helicopter during a dedicated ceremony held at the "Army Aviation Association of America Annual... more
Military aviationBAE Systems studies integration of AGM-84 missiles with the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Wind tunnel tests performed to evaluate the aerodynamic characteristics
BAE Systems is evaluating the integration of the AGM-84 anti-ship missiles with the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft: the wind tunnel tests have to aim to assess the aerodynamic characteristics of... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. New Blue Air board is looking for investors
Bucharest, Romania - According to sources of the Romanian airline, six firms have already shown their interest
Blue Air's new board of directors, which started its work yesterday, Thursday 11 April 2013, is looking for partners available to invest in the Romanian low-cost carrier. The new managing staff includes... more
AirlinesAigle Azur: three new Summer routes from Nice
Milan, Italy - Paris, Moscow and Lisbon
The French carrier Aigle Azur expands its own Summer network and launches a series of new routes that will link Nice to Paris, Moscow, Lisbon and France to numerous Algerian destinations. Starting... more
AirlinesAircraft and courts. No golden handshake for American Airlines' CEO
New York, USA - No payment even after the merger with US Airways: according to the judge it would be "Legal fiction"
Sean Lane, Judge of of New York's Bankruptcy Court, who is following the restructuring process of American Airlines, denied his approval to the 20-million-dollar severance package for Tom Horton, Chairman... more
Science and technologySpectrolab (Boeing): world record for solar cell efficiency
Sylmar, Usa - Increased for ground-based applications
A Spectrolab solar cell recently set a world record by converting more energy from the sun into electricity than any other ground-based solar cell without solar concentration. The Boeing subsidiary's... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian CUB Trasporti: national general strike in airport sector
Rome, Italy - Fixed for next Friday 19 for four hours (from 12am to 4pm); at the same time also a demonstration at Fiumicino airport
CUB Trasporti announces a general national strike in the airport sector for four hours (from 12am to 4pm) next Friday April 19, at the end of shift in the not operating sectors. A demonstration is... more
Fair and shows"LAAD 2013": Senegal purchases three Embraer A-29 Super Tucano aircraft (VIDEO)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The Air Force of the African country will be the 13th customer for the model
Today, Thursday 11 April 2013, Senegal Air Force inked a contract for the purchase of three Embraer A-29 Super Tucano intermediate trainer light attack turboprop aircraft: the agreement arrived during... more
Fair and shows"LAAD 2013". Selex ES presents the Light ISR system
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - A readily-available answer to the growing demand for low-cost airborne surveillance assets
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, presents the Light ISR system, a readily-available answer to the growing demand for low-cost airborne surveillance assets. The Light ISR system comprises the ATOS Lightweight,... more
AirlinesAir Algerie launches tender for 14 new passenger airplanes and two cargo aircraft
Algiers, Algeria - Deadline for bids on April 28
On Thursday 11 April 2013, Air Algerie launched a tender for the renewal of its fleet of aircraft: the main Algerian carrier means to purchase eight 150-seat, three 250-seat and three 70-seat airplanes.... more
Fair and showsSikorsky: purchase for two additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters by Colombian Army
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The local Police, Air Force and Army also operate 96 UH-60L aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft announced at the "LAAD Defence & Security International Exhibition" that the Colombian Army has contracted to buy two additional S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopters. The two aircraft will augment... more
Finance and economyUS Airways: 820 million dollars in EETC to finance purchase of 18 Airbus aircraft
Tempe, USA - Issue on April 24, distributions in 2021 and 2025
US Airways announced that it priced an offering of two classes of Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETC) in the aggregate face amount of approximately 820 million dollars (about 625 million Euros... more
Civil aviationHijacking an aircraft? You just need a smart-phone (VIDEO)
Amsterdam, Netherlands - German security expert develops app reportedly capable of taking control of an airplane
A very famous adage claims that the pen is mightier than the sword. But, if the discovery of a German security expert is proved to be true, it will be possible to say that, on board of an aircraft, a cell... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Eurocontrol: centralized services to reduce ATM costs and to improve efficiency
Brussels, Belgium - States could save up to €200 million each year
States could save up to €200 million each year by implementing a number of ATM support services at pan-European rather than national level. In line with discussions late last year with the European Commission, E... more
ReportIraq: third inspection in three days for an Iranian Syria-bound aircraft
Baghdad, Iraq - No weapons on board of the airplanes: just humanitarian goods
For the third time in three days Iraqi authorities performed an inspection on board of an Iranian aircraft bound for Syria, in order to verify it was not transporting weapons destined to support the regime... more
Press releaseENAV Asia Pacific: the new company in Malaysia launched
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - It will manage commercial activities in the area
ENAV Asia Pacific, the new incorporated company in Malaysia that will manage all ENAV's (Italian Flight Assistance Company) commercial activities in the Asia Pacific area has been presented today in Kuala... more
Tilt-rotorsBell revealed the V-280 Valor tiltrotor (airplane and helicopter) aircraft
Fort Worth, Usa - At the "Army Aviation Association of America"
Bell Helicopter revealed the Bell V-280 ValorTM, its offering for the Joint Multi Role/Future Vertical Lift (FVL) Technology Demonstrator (JMR/TD), at the "2013 Army Aviation Association of America’s (... more
IndustryAirbus: A-320 airplane with Sharklets delivered to Volaris
Toulouse, France - The aircraft is powered by IAE engines
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris celebrated on April 10 the delivery of its first Sharklet-equipped A-320 airplane with a special flight from Mexico City to Cancun. The airline is the first Mexico-based... more