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IndustryRolls-Royce: contract for engines to power 19 V-22 tiltrotor (airplane+helicopter)
London, UK - Operated by the US Marine Corps and Air Force
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, has been awarded an $83.7 million contract for engines to power 19 V-22 tiltrotor (airplane and helicopter) operated by the US Marine Corps and Air Force. The... more
ReportAircraft and industry. After the arrest of Orsi (2), Finmeccanica shares collapse
Rome, Italy - Monti: "We will deal with the issue of the governance of the group"
The arrests of Giuseppe Orsi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica, and of Bruno Spagnolini, head of the group's subsidiary AgustaWestland (AVIONEWS) are already generating serious consequences... more
ReportOrsi (Finmeccanica CEO) arrested for alleged bribery in the sale of 12 helicopters to India
Rome, Italy - House arrest for Bruno Spagnolini, head of AgustaWestland
Giuseppe Orsi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica, was arrested today, Tuesday 12 February 2013, by command of a Busto Arsizio judge, in the charge of international corruption for alleged... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italian ENAV receives award in the "Best Validation Exercise 2013" category by SESAR-JU
Madrid, Spain - The national company is the team leader of the European project for ATM in airport approaching phases
During the International Meeting of SESAR ("Single European Sky ATM Research") which took place in Madrid, ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) received the award for "Best Validation Exercise 2013". The... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Analysis of the results of the Italian airports in 2012
Rome, Italy - Just four hubs are growing in the "Top Ten"
Thanks to the figures released by Assaeroporti, the trade association which represents the interests of the Italian airport operators, it is possible to analyze the results of the several hubs in the country,... more
AirlineseasyJet: new way to travel between Milan-Linate and Rome-Fiumicino
Milan, Italy - The flights from next March 25, with five daily links
easyJet introduces a new way to travel between Milan-Linate/Rome-Fiumicino: easy, friendly, quick and for all travellers. Following to the decision by the Supreme Court last January 23 with the monopoly... more
PeopleIATA: Jeffrey N. Shane appointed its General Counsel
Geneva, Switzerland - He will begin working from next April 2
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announces the appointment of Jeffrey N. Shane as General Counsel. He will begin working with the Association from 2 April 2013 and will be based at its... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy (2): rains arriving also on the South
Rome, Italy - An additional bulletin for adverse conditions issued
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a further warning for adverse weather conditions that integrates and extended that already diffused. The notice... more
AerospaceNASA: Landat 8 satellite ready for launch from Vandenberg Air Force base
Lompoc, USA - It will beam back 400 images a day
The gantry at Vandenberg Air Force Base Space Launch Complex 3 has been pulled back to reveal the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket and the Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) spacecraft. Weather... more
AccidentsMil Mi-8 helicopter of the Azerbaijan Air Force crashes, 3 casualties
Baku, Azerbaijan - The causes are still unknown
A Mil Mi-8 helicopter of the Azerbaijan Air Force crashed today, Monday 11 February 2013, into the Caspian Sea, causing the death of the three persons on board, according to the reports provided by the... more
Press releaseThe first SSJ-100 airplane with Interjet colours
Venice, Italy - In the paint hangar in Venice
The first Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) with Interjet colours was rolled out on February 11 from the SuperJet International’s paint hangar in Venice (Italy). The aircraft, Manufacture Serial Number 9... more
AccidentsGuinean Chief of Staff dies in an aircraft crash in Liberia
Charlesville, Liberia - At least 10 casualties in the accident
General Kelefa Diallo, Chief of Staff of the Liberian armed forces, died today, Monday 11 February, 2013, in a crash which involved his aircraft in Charlesville, roughly 40 km South-East of the Liberian... more
CargoAircraft and transport. Cargolux board approves 2013-2017 business plan
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Shareholders asked to provide additional liquidity
The board of directors of Cargolux Airlines International approved the business plan for the period from 2013 to 2017, which was designed to achieve profitable growth, enhance shareholder value and ensure... more
Civil aviationAircraft grounded in Italy as weather conditions hamper air transport
Rome, Italy - Cancellations and delays at Rome-Fiumicino, Milan-Linate and Genoa
The very tough weather conditions which are affecting Italy in these hours (AVIONEWS) are severely hampering air traffic in Italy, with many aircraft which remained grounded in the country. On the Rome-Fiumicino/Milan-Linate... more
IndustryRolls-Royce: service contract with USAF to support the C-130J aircraft fleet in 2013
London, UK - For USD 97.3 million
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, has been awarded a $97.3 million contract from the US Air Force to support its C-130J aircraft transport fleet in 2013. The MissionCare contract... more
Civil aviationCompletion of the Concourse A, the home of the A-380 airplane at Dubai International
Dubai, UAE - All 20 gates are now fully operational after a five-week-long phase-in
Dubai Airports and Emirates announced on February 10the successful completion of the phased launch of Concourse A – the home of the A-380 and the world’s first purpose-built facility for the aircraft at... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Akbar al-Baker joins the board of Heathrow Airport Holdings
London, United Kingdom - New investment to be announced soon
Akbar al-Baker, Chief Executive Officer of Heathrow Airport Holdings (HAH), has been appointed as one of two new non-executive directors of Heathrow Airport Holdings, the management firm of the main London... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. EasyJet: Haji-Ioannou ready to fight at the annual meeting
London, United Kingdom - The founder of the low-cost carrier will oppose the re-election of Mike Rake
EasyJet's founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou is ready to fight the executives of the company he created in the next annual general meeting, which will take place on February 21, 2013 at London-Luton Airport,... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for snow and strong winds
Rome, Italy - A bulletin for adverse conditions has been issued
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, has issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The warning indicates from today, on February 11, snowfalls initially... more
ReportRussian aircraft to perform surveillance flights over Italy from February 11 to 15
Rome, Italy - In the context of the "Open Skies" Treaty
An aircraft which carries on board Russian military inspectors will perform surveillance flights in the Italian skies from February 11 to 15, 2013, in the context of the provisions of the "Open Skies"... more
IndustryEurocopter India maintains its leadership in the country's helicopter market also in 2012
Bangalore, India - Contributing to its parent company's strong annual performance
Paced by the sales of light helicopters in 2012, Eurocopter India continued its leadership role in the Indian market last year – capturing a 70 percent share of the new civilian helicopter bookings and 4... more
Fair and showsAircraft and industry. Thales and Rolls-Royce looking for partners at "Aero India 2013"
Bangalore, India - The French company wants to develop radar systems for the Indian market
Among the companies which are currently exhibiting their products at "Aero India 2013", the international expo of the aviation sector which is ongoing near Bangalore, there are also Thales and Rolls-Royce,... more
UAS-DronesBoeing completes taxi testing of the Phantom Eye UAV aircraft (VIDEO)
Edwards, USA - The liquid-hydrogen powered drone on track for its second flight
Boeing completed the taxi test with the demonstrator of the liquid hydrogen-powered Phantom Eye UAV (Unmanned Aerial vehicle, a remote controlled aircraft) system at Edwards Air Force Base in California... more
SecurityAircraft and transport. Tarom cancels flight from London: the pilot was allegedly drunk
London, United Kingdom - "Such disciplinary breaches are not tolerated"
Tarom, the largest Romanian airline, which is partially state-owned, communicated today it cancelled its flight RO394 from London-Heathrow to Bucharest scheduled on Wednesday 6, because one of the pilots... more
SecurityFAA AD on MD Helicopters, model 500N, 600N and MD-900 helicopters (2013-03-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a T-T strap, loss of directional control and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 27 (Friday, February 8, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9309-9311] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
Fair and shows"Aero India 2013". Eurocopter: the popularity of the EC-135 helicopter grows in the country
Bangalore, India - Furtherly demonstrated by a new order and a delivery
A record nine units of Eurocopter’s EC-135 was sold in 2012, making it the most sought-after light twin-engine helicopter in India. The growing popularity of the EC-135 in India was further demonstrated b... more
IndustryAirbus might reconsider use of lithium-ion batteries on its A-350 XWB
Toulouse, France - The French company has a "Plan B"
According to rumours, Airbus is considering the possibilities to replace lithium-ion batteries on the A-350 XWB, the new wide-body aircraft of the Toulouse-bad company, following to the numerous problems... more
Industry2013: Boeing prevailed over Airbus in January in terms of aircraft sold and delivered
Rome, Italy - Norwegian Air announces possible delays in the handover of its Dreamliners
The duel between Airbus and Boeing ended in 2012 with a victory of the American manufacturer, which prevailed both in terms of orders (first time it happens since 2007), with 1203 airplanes to 833, and... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Tunis Airport closed for the funeral of Chokri Belaid
Tunis, Tunisia - The opposition leader was assassinated on February 6
All the flights, both domestic and international, which were expected to depart or to arrive today, Thursday 8 February 2013, because of the general strike called by the Union générale tunisienne du t... more
Civil aviationDOT fines Sky King for USD 500,000
Washington, Usa - For violating rules that protect passengers
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) on February 7 assessed the air carrier Sky King a $500,000 penalty for violating rules that protect passengers when their public charter flights are suddenly cancelled... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Waiting for Brandenburg, Berlin-Tegel Airport is revamped at a cost of EUR50 million
Berlin, Germany - The facilities of the hub will be renewed to better handle the surplus of traffic
Berlin-Brandenburg Airport was designed to handle all the air traffic of the German capital, therefore replacing Tegel and Schoenefeld, the other two hubs of the city, pushing the airlines to redefine... more
IndustryAirbus A-350 XWB airplane: Trent XWB receives EASA certification
Toulouse, France - For the 800 and 900 variants
The Airbus A-350 XWB programme has achieved yet another important milestone with the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) award of the Engine Type Certification of the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB turbofan. E... more
Fair and shows"Aero India 2013": contract for the 126 Rafale fighter aircraft for the IAF will be signed by mid-2013 (VIDEO)
Bangalore, India - In the upcoming days Hollande will arrive at New Delhi to discuss the deal
The contract for the supply of 126 Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft to the Indian Air Force is one of the most important topics at "Aero India 2013", the biennial expo which is ongoing in these days near... more
Civil aviationIncoming storm, thousands of aircraft grounded in the US
Washington, USA - Already 3000 flights have been cancelled
The National Weather Service (NWS) of the United States released a warning regarding a major storm which, in the upcoming hours, will hit the North-Eastern part of the country. "A major winter storm... more
Civil aviationNTSB: "The assumptions used to certify the battery of the Dreamliner aircraft must be reconsidered"
Washington, USA - Boeing, authorized by FAA, performs a flight test with a 787 from Dallas to Everett
The National transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States organized a press conference to provide an update of the investigation on the problems of the Boeing 787 aircraft. "There have now... more
Civil aviationElfaa: request to EC to staunch flow of illegal State aid to SAS
Brussels, Belgium - For the third time in as many years
For the third time in as many years, the European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) has requested the European Commission (EC) to staunch the flow of illegal State aid to ailing flag carrier, SAS. Following... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. SESAR project: EU will finance it with almost EUR 2 million
Brussels, Belgium - The plan is set to be completed by April 2014
The European Union will support with almost €2 million from the TEN-T Programme a project supporting the planning, execution and monitoring of the Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) priority deployment a... more
Fair and shows"Aero India 2013" (2). Airbus: C295 transport aircraft for India?
Bangalore, India - First A400M could be delivered in May
Airbus Military is eager to propose to the Indian government its C295 transport aircraft, according to the declarations released today, Thursday 7 February 2013, by Kieran Daly, Public Relations Manager... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA outlines priorities for air cargo security
Geneva, Switzerland - Closer cooperation, harmonization of regulations, global capacity building and long-term commitment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) identified four priorities to make air cargo more secure and urged stakeholders to move forward on the implementation of the Secure Freight principles.... more
IndustryRR: award by EASA for the Trent XWB engine that will power the A-350 XWB aircraft
London, UK - The certificate was delivered at Agency's headquarters in Cologne, Germany
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, has been awarded engine type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the Trent XWB that will power the A-350 XWB aircraft.... more
Fair and shows"Aero India 2013": Eurocopter plans a production line in India for its Fennec helicopters
Bangalore, India - But only if the French company will win the supply tender
"We will set up a production line in India": this is the significant announcement released on Thursday 7 February 2013 by Lutz Bertling, Chief Executive Officer of Eurocopter, during "Aero India 2013",... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Iberia unions announce 15-day strike
Madrid, Spain - "The fingerprints of Willie Walsh are visible in the breakdown in talks", Mocho (ITF) declares
The unions which represent cabin crew and flight attendants of Iberia announced three periods of strike for overall 15 days of industrial action, to protest against the restructuring plan of the most important... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Israel closes Haifa Airport for security reasons
Haifa, Israel - "Needs relating to the air space in the area have been addressed", an IDF spokesperson communicates
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have disposed the closure "U Michaeli" International Airport in Haifa, the largest city in the north of the country and the third overall, since "Security needs relating... more
ReportTwo Russian fighter aircraft enter Japanese airspace, tension between the two countries
Tokyo, Japan - But Moscow denies the incident
The Japanese Ministry for Foreign Affairs communicated that two Russian Su-27 fighter aircraft violated its airspace for just over a minute on Thursday 7 February 2013 near its northernmost main island... more
AirlinesAircraft and companies. LOT appoints a new CEO to handle the restructuring process
Warsaw, Poland - The shift in the top management had been requested by the Minister for Treasury
The supervisory board of LOT Polish Airlines appointed Sebastian Mikosz as new Chief Executive Officer of the state-owned Polish carrier. The shift in the top management of the airline had been requested... more
IndustryBoeing-SilkAir: a five year aircraft pilot training agreement signed
Seattle, Usa - In November 2012, the regional carrier of SIA finalized an order for a total of 54 aircraft
Boeing and Singapore-based SilkAir announced on February 6 a five-year exclusive pilot training agreement. The training agreement will support SilkAir's fleet transition to Boeing airplanes. In November... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. EADS: Denis Ranque will probably be the next Chairman
Leiden, Netherlands - Pressures from the French government for Anne Lauvergeon ignored
The news is not yet official, byt very likely Denis Ranque will be the next Chairman of the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS). Ranque, 61 yo, is currently member of the board of Saint-Gobain... more
Press releaseItalian ANSV about ATR-72 airplane accident in Fiumicino. FDR and CVR contents extracted
Rome, Italy - The operations carried out without problem and data readable
"The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) informed that the extraction of the data included in the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) occurred on February 5, 2013 at its headquarters.... more
ReportJTSB: ANA Dreamliner battery shows short-circuit and thermal runaway signs
Tokyo, Japan - Strong similarities with the Boston's incident
The Japan Transportation Safety Board (JTSB) released an update about the investigations relative to the emergency landing of an All Nippon Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Takamatsu on January 16, 2013,... more
AirlinesAeroflot has some complaints about its Sukhoi SSJ-100 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - 24 problems reported during 2012
According to a report published by the newspaper "Kommersant" Aeroflot, the most important Russia airline, repeatedly complained with Sukhoi Civil Aircraft for the problems reported on the SSJ-100 aircraft,... more