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HelicoptersGermany modifies orders for NH-90 and Tiger helicopters
Berlin, Germany - Significant reduction for both models
The German Ministry for Defence modified its orders for the purchase of the NHIndustries NH-90 and the Eurocopter Tiger helicopters, with significant cuts for both models, because of "The revised needs... more
HelicoptersErickson Air Crane Incorporated announces record full-year and fourth quarter results
Portland, Usa - The industry specializes in the operation of the S-64 Aircrane helicopter
Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated, a leading operator and the manufacturer of the powerful Erickson S-64 Aircrane heavy-lift helicopter, announced in the last days financial results for the fourth quarter... more
IndustryBoeing: order for 175 B-737NG aircraft by Ryanair
New York, Usa - The agreement will be worth $15.6 billion at list prices
Boeing is delighted that Ryanair has announced a commitment on March 19 to order 175 Next-Generation 737/800 airplanes for the airline's fleet expansion. When finalized, the agreement will be worth $15.6... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. TSA: "Waiting time in US airports might double because of the budget cuts"
Washington, USA - Hiring frozen for the agency
The "Sequestration", that is to say the budget cuts across US government agencies which went into effect on March 1, is causing serious problems in the air transport industry in the United States. In the... more
Military aviationIsrael Aerospace Industries to convert Brazil Air Force's Boeing 767/300ER aircraft in tankers
Brasilia, Brazil - The airplanes will replace the KC-137
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) was selected by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) to convert two Boeing 767/300 aircraft in tankers. The new airplanes, which will also be utilized as transport and medical... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Fastjet: "Significant step" towards the acquisition of 1time
London, United Kingdom - But the low-cost carrier is also considering "Alternative partnerships"
Fastjet, the new African low-cost carrier created by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, who is known in this industry especially for being the founder of easyJet, is making progresses in the path to acquire 1time,... more
Press releaseAircraft and events. Italian ENAC at the sixth ICAO's Worldwide Air Transport Conference
Rome, Italy - With an its delegation led by the general director of the Authority, Alessio Quaranta
"ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) organized the sixth Worldwide Air Transport Conference (ATConf), opened in Montreal for a week, from March 18 to 22. A delegation led by the general... more
Military aviationDenmark looks for alternatives to the F-35 aircraft: its a four-competitor race
Copenhagen, Denmark - In addition to the Lockheed Martin's fighter, also the F/A-18E/F, the Typhoon and the Gripen E have been taken into consideration
Denmark restarted its selection process for the fighters of its air force, looking for alternatives to the purchase of 48 Lockheed Martin F-35A aircraft which was initially scheduled. A few months ago... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. SkyWest Airlines's takeover by Virgin Australia receives approval
Canberra, Australia - The regional carrier will operate under the Virgin brand, but will maintain its management team
The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB), the Australian agency which examines proposals by foreign persons to invest in the country, provided its approval for the takeover of SkyWest Airlines by Virgin... more
Helicopters"Aero 2013": strong helicopters' presence at the event at the end of April
Friedrichshafen, Germany - From traditional to autogyro and ultralight
The AERO, the global show for general aviation held from April 24 - 27, 2013, will include a large and comprehensive rotary wing aircraft section. In addition to traditional helicopters from US and European... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and technology. EADS-EIB: the European Investment Bank supports innovation programmes of the Group
Amsterdam, Holland - Announced the signature of a EUR 300 million finance contract
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and EADS have announced the signature of a € 300 million finance contract in support of EADS Group’s innovation and R&D programmes. This loan reflects the long-standing qua... more
AirlinesLOT reaches agreement with Boeing over compensation and deliveries for the Dreamliner aircraft
Warsaw, Poland - Payments in advance for the remaining six 787s have been delayed
LOT Polish Airlines communicated it has reached an agreement with Boeing over the suspension of the operations of the Dreamliner aircraft, which started on January 16 following the numerous glitches which... more
IndustryBoeing-General Electric partnership for the development of the new 777X aircraft
Everett, USA - The new wide-bodied airplane is expected to enter into service by the end of the decade
Boeing's development study on improvements to the 777 aircraft, known as 777x, will include General Electric as the only engine partner on the twin-aisle airplane of the US' aerospace manufacturer, which... more
IndustryAirbus: Lion Air orders 234 aircraft
Paris, France - 109 A-320neo, 65 A-321neo and 60 A-320ceo
Indonesia’s Lion Air has placed a firm order with Airbus for 234 A-320 Family aircraft, comprising 109 A-320neo, 65 A-321neo and 60 A-320ceo. The deal sees the carrier become a new customer for Airbus.... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. 10 airlines for the launch of new Doha Airport on April 1st announced
Doha, Qatar - Qatar Airways will move in the new facility by the end of the year
The management firm of Hamad International, the new state-of-the-art airport which will serve Doha, announced the 10 airlines which, starting from the soft opening scheduled on April 1st, will entirely... more
IndustryFirst 10 Russian engines for Indian Air Force's Su-30MKI aircraft to be delivered by the end of March
Ufa, Russia - The Asian country currently has a fleet of 157 fighters of this model
Russia's aerospace company UMPO (Ufa Engine Industrial Association) announced that the delivery of the first ten AL-31FP engines for the Su-30MKI (NATO reporting name: Flanker-H) fighter aircraft will... more
HelicoptersBulgaria rejects AgustaWestland's complaint over tender for firefighting and rescue operations
Sofia, Bulgaria - According to the Anglo-Italian company, the requirements have been set to favour Eurocopter
The Bulgarian Competition Commission (KZK) rejected the complaint filed by AgustaWestland, relative for the tender for the supply of a helicopter for firefighting and rescue operations to the East-European... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: rains on the central-south and snow on the Alps
Rome, Italy - From this morning
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued an additional notice for adverse weather conditions that expands that already diffused. Diffused rains are predicted... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. European Investment Bank approves 120-million-Euro loan for new Zagreb Airport terminal
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - The institution recognizes Croatia's importance in the context of the Pan-European Corridors
On Friday 15 March 2013 the European Investment Bank, the Luxembourg-based European Union's nonprofit long-term lending institution established with the aim to finance those investment able to support... more
AirlinesAir Europa announces new route Madrid-Malaga from April 15
Milan, Italy - Twice per day
Air Europa, the Spanish airline owned by Gruppo Globalia Corporation, will inaugurate a new domestic route, Madrid-Malaga, from next April 15, twice per day, reinforcing the domestic flight schedule of... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner: 67% increase of the flights from Argentina, second in the list. Pope Francesco's effect?
Rome, Italy - Despite his invitation to not arrive in Rome
The Argentinian traveller people, despite the invitation by the Pope to not arrive in Rome, has increased the researches of 67% to the Italian capital city. But Argentina is not at the first place in the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: +8% on booking during the Easter period
Rome, Italy - Links for national, European, American and recovery for African destinations
Alitalia announced a growth equal to over 8% on the bookings during the Eastern (from March 28 to April 2) compared to the same period of last year. Good results for links towards national destinations:... more
IndustryAirbus: A-330 airplane for Fiji’s national airline
Toulouse, France - The aircraft will begin commercial services on April 2nd
Air Pacific, Fiji’s national airline, has formally rolled out its soon to be adopted new ‘Fiji Airways’ identity with the delivery of its first new A-330/200 aircraft. Whilst the carrier will officially adopt... more
Civil aviationAirplane and transport. IATA: New Distribution Capability filing with US Department of Transportation
Washington, Usa - The integral version of the document in the "Specials" section of AVIONEWS
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) filed an application with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) for approval of Passenger Services Conference Resolution 787, which is... more
Press releaseAirbus-Turkish. The largest Turkish order: for up to 117 airplanes and options
Toulouse, France - The engine selection will be made at a later date
Turkish Airlines, the airline in Turkey, has signed a contract for up to 117 A-320 Family aircraft (25 A-321ceo, 4 A-320neo, 53 A-321neo and options for 35 additional A321neo aircraft). This order is the... more
AerospaceSoyuz undocking from the ISS postponed because of inclement weather (VIDEO)
Arkalyk, Kazakhstan - One more day in space for Ford, Tarelkin and Novitskiy
Roscosmos, the Russian Space Agency, has decided to postpone the landing of Expedition 34 and its Soyuz TMA-06M spacecraft, which was initially scheduled on Thursday 14 March (AVIONEWS), because inclement... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Athens Airport offers incentives to the airlines to fight the crisis
Athens, Greece - 10% discounts for those companies which will maintain their flights
Athens "Eleftherios Venizelos" International Airport has been harshly hit by the economic crisis, which in Greece is producing its worst effects: the figure of passengers in transit from the most important... more
IndustryAirbus: Monarch Airlines receives its first A-320 airplane with Sharklets
Toulouse, France - The first UK airline to benefit from them
Monarch Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A-320 equipped with fuel saving wing tip devices, called Sharklets, becoming the first UK carrier to benefit from them. It is a UK-based scheduled... more
AirlinesGermanwings: new Berlin-Bastia link served with A-319 airplane
Milan, Italy - From May 25 to October 12 with a flight on Saturday
Germanwings enriches its own Summer schedule plan and inaugurates Berlin-Tegel/Bastia. The route, within the ambit of links passage put in place by Lufthansa, will start from May 25 to October 12, 2013... more
IndustryAirbus: 100th aircraft delivered in Japan
Toulouse, France - The total number of aircraft delivered to Japanese carriers has risen to 100
With the latest delivery of an A-320 to Jetstar Japan, the total number of Airbus aircraft delivered to Japanese carriers has risen to 100, underscoring the rapidly growing number of single-aisle aircraft... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Warsaw-Modlin Airport to ask compensation for works on the runway
Warsaw, Poland - The hub might be operational for the summer season
Warsaw-Modlin International Airport is demanding compensation from Erbud, a construction company which is a general contractor for the hub, for the costs relative to the closure of the facility since December... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Lufthansa forecasts limited profits for the next two years
Cologne, Germany - "We should not get our expectations too high for 2013"
Lufthansa announced that the operating profit relative to 2013 and 2014 will be limited, because of the costs of the ongoing restructuring process and the negative economic environment. The German carrier... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: the seventh "World Symposium" concluded with a renewed commitment to improve cargo competitiveness
Doha, Qatar - "2014 WCS" will be held 11-13 March in Los Angeles and the host carrier will be American Airlines
The seventh World Cargo Symposium (WCS) concluded in Doha with a renewed commitment to improve air cargo competitiveness across the supply chain. This includes industry consensus on moving e-freight forward... more
IndustryDreamliner: Boeing illustrates the changes to the aircraft's battery system
Everett, USA - Modifications involve enhanced production and operating processes and improved battery design features
Boeing announced that a comprehensive set of improvements that will add several layers of additional safety features to the lithium-ion batteries on 787 commercial aircraft are in production and could... more
Press releaseLatam Airlines Group: February 2013 statistics
Santiago, Chile - System passenger traffic increased 4.2%
LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its subsidiaries, (“LATAM Airlines Group” or “the Company”), the airline group in Latin America, reported preliminary monthly traffic statistics for February 2013 compare... more
AirportsLondon City Airport: its adhesion at the "Airport Carbon Accreditation"
London, UK - It has been recognised for its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint
London City Airport has been recognised for its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. It has become just the fourth in the UK to become Airport Carbon Accredited by the only independent, institutionally-endorsed... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Entrance of Korean Air in Czech Airlines: the details
Prague, Czech Republic - The Asian carrier might increase its stake up to 50% minus one share
In a press conference in Prague Miroslav Dvorak, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cesky Aeroholding, Czech Airlines' (CSA) parent company explained the details of the acquisition of a 44% stake... more
Press releaseCathay Pacific: 2012 annual results. The airline continued with its major investments in new aircraft and products
Milan, Italy - It opened its own cargo terminal at Hong Kong International Airport in February 2013
The Cathay Pacific Group reported an attributable profit of HK$916 million for 2012 – an 83.3% fall compared to the profit of HK$5,501 million reported for 2011. Earnings per share fell by 83.3% to HK23.3 c... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: traffic figures in February at Fiumicino's airport
Rome, Italy - Positive results also for this year
The Rome's airport system confirms itself also for this year at the sixth place in Europe for passengers' number. The traffic to destinations of Central and South America and the Middle East showed between... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. American Airlines asks six-week extension for Chapter 11 exit
Fort Worth, USA - The merger with US Airways might be completed in the third quarter
American Airlines, the US' company which recently announced the proposal of a merger with US Airways, in an operation which would create the world's largest carrier (AVIONEWS), asked the Bankruptcy Court... more
IndustryBoeing and Swiss announced a commitment for six B-777/300ER airplanes
Zurich, Switzerland - Valued at $1.9 billion at list prices
Boeing, the Lufthansa Group and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) announced on March 14 a commitment for six B-777/300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The aircraft, valued at $1.9 billion at list prices,... more
Aerospace"Changing of the guard" on the ISS: three astronauts ready to come back home
Houston, USA - A Canadian is in command until the arrival of the next crew
Everything is ready on board of the International Space Station (ISS) for the departure of the three astronauts of Expedition 34: on Thursday 14 March 2013 NASA, the American space agency, will broadcast... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: acquisition of an EC-145 helicopter by the Police Service of Northern Ireland
Belfast, Northern Ireland - The aircraft will be delivered in the first half of this year
The acquisition of an EC-145 by the Police Service of Northern Ireland will add another helicopter to this agency’s all-Eurocopter fleet, and reinforces the company’s impressive presence with law enforcement age... more
AirlinesAlitalia launches worldwide promotion with more 500,000 seats available
Rome, Italy - For domestic, international and intercontinental flights
Alitalia launched on March 14 a new promotion in the world, valid on all its network with discounts until 48% and more than 500,000 seats at disposal of customers. The tickets can be acquired until March... more
IndustryRolls-Royce about the delivery of the 100th A-380 aircraft
London, UK - The plane is powered by Trent 900 engines
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today congratulated Airbus on the delivery of its 100th A380 aircraft. The aircraft, delivered to Malaysia Airlines, is powered by Trent 900 engines. RR... more
Finance and economyQantas engineers demand postponement of the approval of the partnership with Emirates
Canberra, Australia - Alaea complains about a lack of transparency
Qantas engineers requested to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) to postpone by 3 months its decision regarding the approval of the partnership between the main airline of the country... more
AirlinesLufthansa makes major purchases from Airbus: 100 A-320 airplanes and third order A-380
Berlin, Germany - Green light by the German airline's Supervisory Board
The Lufthansa’s Supervisory Board has approved the acquisition of 100 A-320 Family aircraft (so divided 35 A-320neo, 35 A-321neo and 30 A-320ceo with Sharklets) and two A-380s worth approximately US$ 1... more
IndustryAirbus: 100th A-380 airplane delivered
Toulouse, France - It is the sixth aircraft for Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and Airbus together marked a major achievement, with the hand-over of the 100th A-380 to MAS at Airbus’ "Henri Ziegler" Delivery Centre in Toulouse, France. The aircraft is the s... more
Civil aviationAircraft and budget cuts. A4A supports amendment aimed to protect air transport from the sequestration
Washington, USA - The measure means to provide federal agencies the flexibility to determine which employees are essential personnel
In the United States the cuts to the budget of federal agencies (the so-called "Sequestration") are impacting also the air transport industry, particularly with security checks in the airports (AVIONEWS)... more
ReportInquiry on the AW-101 helicopters: Indian investigation involves for firms, among which Finmeccanica and AgustaWestland
New Delhi, India - The former Air Chief Marshal allegedly favored the Anglo-Italian company
The inquiry of Indian Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding the alleged international bribery relative to the sale of 12 AW-101 helicopters destined to VVIP transport to Delhi's government involves... more