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IndustryA400M airplane passed a series of cold weather tests
Seville, Spain - The countdown to first customer delivery progresses
As the countdown to first customer delivery progresses, the Airbus Military A400M new generation aircraft has successfully passed a renewed series of cold weather tests in a production-representative configuration.... more
ReportGermany: two men charged for alleged smuggling of UAV aircraft engines towards Iran
Frankfurt, Germany - One of them reportedly used false custom declarations several times between 2008 and 2009
On Wednesday 20 February 2012 Germany's federal prosecutors communicated that two men have been charged with alleged smuggling of engines for UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, remote-controlled aircraft) towards... more
Fair and shows"Idex 2013" (3): the United Arab Emirates are the first purchasers of the Predator XP UAV aircraft
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - It is the first time that a non-NATO country purchases the drone
The United Arab Emirates have reached an agreement to purchase the General Atomics - Aeronautical Systems International (GA-ASI) Predator XP UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a remote-controlled aircraft)... more
AccidentsSafety: Italian ANSV completes inquiry report about Cessna 172N aircraft crash
Rome, Italy - Registration I-AMCO, happened on January 27, 2011 near Perugia
The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) communicates that an inquiry report is completed. It is about in particular: - Crash occurred to a Cessna 172N airplane, registration I-AMCO, in Isola Fossara... more
AirlinesLufthansa: 108 new aircraft to replace the Group's fleets
Cologne, Germany - Deliveries distributed in ten years, starting from 2015; Airbus and Boeing models for short, medium and long range
Investment in the future is the new aim by the German airline Lufthansa. At its meeting on February 19, the Executive Board of the carrier decided to recommend to the Supervisory Board the purchase of... more
Fair and shows"Idex 2013" (2). Daily flight demonstrations for the Camcopter S-100 UAS
Abu Dhabi, UAE - It already demonstrated its characteristics during the previous edition in 2011
The "2013 IDEX International Defence Exhibition" features an active participation of Schiebel, as the company underlines its continued strong market position with the proven CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air... more
Military aviationBelarusian Air Force to decommission Sukhoi Su-27 and Su-24 aircraft
Minsk, Belarus - As announced by the Minister for Defense
The Belarusian Air Force means to withdraw from service its Sukhoi Su-27 fighters and Sukhoi Su-24 attack aircraft: Yury Zhadobin, Minister for Defence of the former Soviet Republic announced the decision.... more
Fair and shows"Idex 2013": China ready to purchase Sukhoi Su-35 fighter aircraft
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - No details were provided about timeline and number of airplanes
China signed an intergovernmental agreement with Russia for the purchase of the Sukhoi Su-35 multirole fighter aircraft: the announcement was released by Vyacheslav Dzirkaln, Deputy Director of the Military-Technical... more
ReportAircraft with Russian citizens repatriated from Syria landed in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - Authorities deny plans for a mass evacuation, which might however be carried out
An aircraft of the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry landed overnight at Moscow-Domodedovo Airport: it carried on board 99 passengers who were evacuated from Syria because of the gory civil war between... more
CuriositiesAircraft and transport. Quito: the world's most dangerous airport is now closed (VIDEO)
Quito, Ecuador - But controversies have been raised as well on the new hub of the Ecuadorian capital
Quito's "Mariscal Sucre" International Airport terminated its operations tonight: the last flight, operated by TAME, took off on Tuesday 19 February 2013, bound for Guayaquil, at 6:55 pm local time (11:55... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. IAG will not increase its 113-million-Euro offer for Vueling
Madrid, Spain - The Anglo-Spanish group is still available to pay 7 Euro per share
International Airlines Group (IAG), the holding which includes British Airways and Iberia, rejected reports from some Spanish media which claimed it had intention to increase its offer for the acquisition... more
IndustryAircraft and finance. Hawker Beechcraft announces exit from Chapter 11
Wichita, USA - "We are a stronger company", CEO Bill Boisture claims
On Tuesday 19 February 2013 Hawker Beechcraft, one of the world's most important companies in the general and business aviation industry, officially announced its exit from Chapter 11. The restructuring... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Tender for new Istanbul Airport: 16 companies already interested (VIDEO)
Istanbul, Turkey - The deadline to submit the offers is May 3, 2013
The launch of the tender for the new Istanbul mega-airport (AVIONEWS), which is set to become the world's largest, generated a lot of interest among the companies which operate in the infrastructure construction... more
Press releaseHelicopters and industry. Finmeccanica highlights that it has acted correctly in more than 40 years of activity in India
Rome, Italy - Concerning the alleged involvement of AW supply to local government
"Following recent reports concerning the alleged involvement of AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Group company, in irregularities relating to a contract for the supply of helicopters to the Indian government,... more
IndustryATR: purchase for 20 airplanes plus 16 options for subsidiaries of Malaysia Airlines
Toulouse, France - Deliveries will start by mid 2013
ATR and the flag carrier Malaysia Airlines signed on February 19 a purchase agreement for 20 firm -72/600 airplanes, plus options for 16 additional aircraft. The deal is valued at over USD 840 million,... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Bolivia imposes the nationalization of the management firm of its airports
La Paz, Bolizia - The Spanish joint-venture between Albertis and Aena has been removed
With a surprise move, Bolivian President Evo Morales imposed the nationalization of SABSA (Servicios de Aeropuertos Bolivianos SA), the Spanish joint-venture formed by Albertis and Aena, which managed... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter at "Idex Air Show 2013"
Fort Worth, Usa - The industry has an active presence in the UAE
Bell Helicopter is present with an its exhibitor booth during the opening day at the "IDEX Air Show" (February 17-21 in Abu Dhabi, UAE). The industry displayed 1/10 th scale models of a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor... more
AccidentsAt least nine casualties in Yemen for the crash of a military aircraft (VIDEO)
Sana'a, Yemen - The Sukhoi Su-22 hit the houses of a residential area
There are at least nine verified casualties in the accident which involved a military aircraft in Sana'a, Yemen: the Sukhoi Su-22 of the air force of the Middle-Eastern country, during a training mission,... more
ReportCameron's India talks, between promotion of Eurofighter aircraft and the scandal of AW helicopters
Delhi, India - The Prime Minister promises to provide any information about the AW-101 affair
The three-day visit of British Prime Minister David Cameron in India comes just a few days after the explosion of the case of alleged international bribery in the sale of 12 AW-101 helicopters to the local... more
IndustryBoeing proposes temporary solution for the batteries of Dreamliner aircraft
Everett, USA - The fix would however require months for design, test and certification
Boeing has proposed to the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a temporary solution for the problem of the lithium-ion batteries which caused the suspension of the operations of the whole fleet of... more
IndustryAirbus: the Japanese low-cost Jetstar receives its first A-320 airplane equipped with Sharklet
Toulouse, France - The airline started operations in July 2012
Jetstar Japan, one of Japan’s low-cost carriers (LCC), has taken delivery of its first A-320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices, becoming the first Japanese carrier for the t... more
AirportsNew Malpensa-Bristol direct flight served by bmi regional
Milan, Italy - As of next May 13, 2013
bmi regional, the airline of the UK, announced on February 18 the new direct flight from Milan-Malpensa to Bristol, in the south-western region of the Great Britain. The connection, served from Sunday... more
ReportArmed robbery on an aircraft at Brussels Airport
Brussels, Belgium - The value of the stolen jewels is maybe more than 350 million Euro
In the evening of Monday 18 February 2013 some armed individuals assaulted the security officials who were loading a safe containing jewels on an aircraft which was bound for Zurich. Flight LX789 of Helvetic... more
UAS-Drones"Idex 2013". Piaggio Aero Industries presents the UAS P-1HH "HammerHead" aircraft at the event
Abu Dhabi, EAU - In partnership with Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company
Piaggio Aero Industries, together with Selex ES, presented on February 18 at "IDEX 2013" (on 17-23 February 2013 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, ADNEC in Abu Dhabi, UAE), the Piaggio Aero P1HH... more
IndustrySaab: three orders by Swedish FMV
Linkoping, Sweden - Two for units and services, the third for Gripen C/D airplane
Defence and security company Saab has received two new orders from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), to a total value of MSEK 600, for an upgrade of Sweden’s ground based air defence.... more
ReportAircraft and transport. First day of Iberia strike: clashes between police and protesters in Madrid (VIDEO)
Madrid, Spain - Many flights cancelled also for Iberia Express, Vueling and Air Nostrum
The strike of 15 non-consecutive days called by the unions which represent Iberia employees to protest against the restructuring plan of the most important Spanish company, which includes layoffs, wage... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. "LOT should be privatized by the end of 2013", CEO Mikosz claims
Warsaw, Poland - According to the Prime Minister does not stand a chance of surviving without mass layoffs
Sebastian Mikosz, who was appointed Chief Executive Officer of LOT Polish Airlines just a few days ago (AVIONEWS), declared that the most important carrier of the East-European country should be privatized... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. EasyJet pilots threaten to strike to help younger colleagues
London, United Kingdom - Possible industrial action before the annual meeting of the shareholders, scheduled on Thursday 21
The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) is asking easyJet employees to verify their availability to strike before the annual meeting of the shareholders of the low-cost airline, which will take... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA on "REACH" legislation (use of chemicals): mainly the safety
Brussels, Belgium - The European Council for Competiveness alters its appoach
The European airline maintenance industry will be heavily affected unless the European Council for Competiveness, on its meeting today and tomorrow, instructs the European Commission to alter its approach... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. First check-in at new Doha Airport, and a second terminal is already planned
Doha, Qatar - The new facility will be ready in time for the "2022 FIFA World Cup"
The new Hamad International Airport (close to Doha, Qatar), which will be officially inaugurated on April 1st, 2013 (AVIONEWS) was the location for a ceremony during which it was symbolically performed... more
Fair and shows"Idex 2013": Boeing-ADASI agreement for ScanEagle and Integrator UAV aircraft
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The Middle-Eastern company will provide training, support and marketing services
On Monday 18 February 2013 Boeing and ADASI (Abu Dhabi Autonomous System Investments) signed an agreement relative to the ScanEagle and Integrator UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, remote-controlled aircraft)... more
ReportIncreasing tension between Tokyo and Beijing after "Close encounter" between two aircraft
Tokyo, Japan - Chinese surveillance ships entered Japanese territorial waters
The tension between Tokyo and Beijing over the Senkaku Islands dispute is increasing, with two important episodes occurred in the past hours. According to reports provided by the Chinese newspaper "People's... more
Military aviationUK-UAE talks for Eurofighter aircraft contract
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - "Mega-deals like this come round once every decade", Philip Dunne claims
Speaking at "Idex 2013" ("International Defence Exhibition and Conference"), the international event which is ongoing in Abu Dhabi in these days, UK's Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology... more
IndustryTender for Indian helicopters: Sikorsky ready to replace AgustaWestland
Stratford, USA - "Shortcomings in the chopper will be addressed"
Sikorsky communicated it is ready to replace AgustaWestland in the supply of 12 VVIP transport helicopters to India if the agreement with the Anglo-Italian company for the AW-101 is cancelled. The contract... more
IndustryLM: first F-35C production airplane model takes flight
Fort Worth, Usa - The airplane will be assigned to US Navy Fighter Attack Squadron 101
The first Lockheed Martin production model F-35C carrier variant, known as CF-6, flew its first sortie Thursday. Upon delivery later this year, the airplane will be assigned to US Navy Fighter Attack... more
IndustryAirbus supports new strict standards on aircraft noise line
Toulouse, France - In force since 2017, will lower the current level of 7 db
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) has adopted a new noise stringency level for commercial airplanes. The milestone achieved at the... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Strike of Iberia employees will affect also Iberia Express and Vueling
Madrid, Spain - The two companies cannot avail the normal ground services
The strike of 15 non-consecutive days which has been called between February and March by the unions which represent the employees of Iberia, in order to protest against the restructuring plan proposed... more
IndustrySaab: agreement for Gripen E aircraft and development order
Linkoping, Sweden - With Swedish FMV and Switzerland, respectively
Defence and security company Saab has signed an agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for Gripen E. The agreement includes development and modification of Gripen E for Sweden... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. US Senate to examine American Airlines-US Airways merger
Washington, USA - "There are potential risks for the market", Senator Mike Lee claims
The Senate of the United States will hold a hearing to examine the antitrust aspects of the proposed merger between American Airlines and US Airways, announced on Thursday 14 February 2013 by the CEOs... more
Press releaseAirbus: "Plan B" for the A-350 XWB airplane batteries
Toulouse, France - Additional studies launched and it will take on board the findings of the ongoing official investigation
"Airbus is confident that the lithium ion (Li-ion) main battery architecture it has been developing with Saft and qualifying for the A-350 XWB aircraft is robust and safe. The A-350 XWB flight test programme... more
Industry15 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft of the Austrian Armed Forces completed 5,000 flying hours
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Recently the airplanes fulfilled during international events
Since entry into service, 15 Eurofighter Typhoons of the Austrian Armed Forces have completed a total of 5,000 flying hours. In the last few years Austria has successfully used this European interceptor... more
ReportIndian Ministry for Defense begins process of cancellation of AgustaWestland helicopter contract
New Delhi, India - The Anglo-Italian company has seven days to reply
The Indian Ministry of Defence has initiated action for cancellation of the contract for the procurement of 12 AW-101 helicopters. The operation, which was closed in 2010, is currently in the middle of... more
IndustrySCAC (2): all four Aeroflot SSJ-100 airplanes to return to service
Moscow, Russia - All four aircraft were grounded earlier this month
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co. (SCAC) reports that the Airworthiness Certificates of the fourth Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplane (SSJ-100) operated by Aeroflot has been reinstated by Russia’s aviation authorities (... more
IndustryAirbus renounces to lithium-ion batteries for the A-350XWB aircraft
Toulouse, France - The European aerospace company decides not to risk, after the Dreamliner glitches
Airbus communicated to its customers the intention to renounce to the installation of lithium-ion batteries on its A-350XWB aircraft, following to the numerous glitches which occurred on the Boeing 787... more
Press releaseAirplanes and mergers. American Airlines-US Airways: the details of the new American Airlines that will retain AA brand
Fort Worth, Usa - Its headquarters in Dallas-Fort Worth with significant corporate and operational presence in Phoenix
"AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, Inc., and US Airways Group, Inc. announced on February 14 that the boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved a definitive... more
AirlinesRyanair purchases new offices at Airside Business Park of Swords in Dublin
Dublin, Ireland - The carrier will shortly begin the tendering process for the fit-out of the building
Ryanair, European low-cost carrier announced on February 14 the purchase of a new office building in Airside Business Park in Swords, Co Dublin, which will become its new Dublin office. The 100,000 sq... more
ReportHelicopters and industry. Orsi resigns from Finmeccanica
Rome, Italy - His lawyer communicated the decision
Giuseppe Orsi, who was arrested on February 12, 2013 with a charge of international bribery in the sale of 12 AW-101 helicopters to India, resigned as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica.... more
IndustrySCAC: three SSJ-100 airplanes of Aeroflot return to service
Moscow, Russia - With the fourth certificate to be reinstated by the end of this week
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co. (SCAC) reports that the Airworthiness Certificates for three Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplanes (SSJ-100s) operated by Aeroflot have been reinstated by Russia’s aviation authorities (... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica at "IDEX 2013" with airplanes and helicopters
Rome, Italy - The event will take place from February 17 to 21 in Adu Dhabi, UAE
Finmeccanica, through its companies AgustaWestland, Alenia Aermacchi, Selex ES, OTO Melara and WASS takes part in "IDEX 2013" ("International Defence Exhibition & Conference") which will be held from 17... more
ReportHelicopters and courts. Orsi and Spagnolini to be interrogated today
Rome, Italy - UBS downgrades the shares of the group, which are still losing value
The interrogation of Giuseppe Orsi, the Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica, arrested on Tuesday 12 February 2013 for international bribery in relation with the sale of 12 AW-101 helicopters to the... more