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ReportDreamliner aircraft issues: Japanese investigators' focus moves on the monitoring unit manufacturer
Tokyo, Japan - The inspection in the company which makes the batteries found no quality control problems
In the context of the investigation on the numerous issues which recently characterized the Dreamliner airplane, causing the suspension of every operation of the state-of-the-art Boeing aircraft globally,... more
AirlinesSas: Newcastle-Copenhagen new direct route from Monday to Friday
Stockholm, Sweden - Sunday flights will operate from the end of March 2013
Scandinavian Airlines is expanding its regional network and launching a new direct route from Newcastle International Airport to Copenhagen with operations starting on 4 February 2013. SAS will be offering... more
IndustryFrench Egis Avia acquired UK consultancy Helios
Paris, France - The companies declared it in a joint statement
On 25 January Egis Avia, the French-owned aviation and navigation company acquired UK consultancy Helios. In a joint statement the companies said: "There are many synergies between Helios and Egis Avia,... more
AccidentsAircraft crashes in Kazakhstan, at least 20 casualties
Almaty, Kazakhstan - Maybe fog is the cause of the accident
A Scat Airlines aircraft crashed near Almaty, Kazakhstan, in the morning of Tuesday 29 January 2013, causing the death of at least 20 persons, among which there are also five crew members. Official... more
AccidentsUSAF F-16 aircraft missing in the Adriatic Sea (2): it might have been a sudden failure
Aviano, Italy - "We are doing everything we can", declares David W. Walker, the 31st Operations Group commander
The searches for the F-16 fighter aircraft of the United States Air Force (USAF) which took off from the Aviano airbase, near Pordenone (North-Eastern Italy) and vanished during a training flight in the... more
AccidentsBad weather hampers searches of the missing US F-16 aircraft
Pordenone, Italy - Maybe a fuel slick was found on the sea
The poor weather conditions are hampering the searches of the F-16 fighter aircraft of the United States Air Force which vanished from the radar screens in the evening of Monday 28 January 2013, while... more
AerospaceConference on European Union Space Policy starts tomorrow, Tuesday 29 January
Brussels, Belgium - The state of the several space programmes will be examined
The fifth high-level Conference on the Space Policy of the European Union, "Building Up a Global Tool for Global Challenges", will take place on 29–30 January at the "Charlemagne" building of the European C... more
IndustryAirbus: IndiGo the first Indian airline for A-320 airplanes with Sharklets
Toulouse, France - The airline placed an order for 100 aircraft in 2005 and 150 NEO in 2011
India's largest airline, IndiGo has taken delivery of its first A-320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices, becoming the first Indian carrier to do so. Sharklets are newly designed... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Air France launches its new regional airline HOP!
Paris, France - The new carrier will be a synergy between the three subsidiaries Brit Air, Regional and Airlinair
On Monday 28 January 2013 Air France unveiled its plans for HOP!, the new regional carrier of the most important French company, which will amalgamate the operations of Brit Air, Airlinair and Regional,... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. EasyJet chairman announces his resignation from Summer 2013
London, United Kingdom - Rake has always been in opposition with the carrier's founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou
Sir Mike Rake, Chairman and non-executive director of easyJet, announced it resignation from the English carrier, which will be effective starting from Summer 2013. In March this year easyJet will officially... more
ReportHelicopter-backed French and Malian troops win control of Timbuktu Airport
Timbuktu, Mali - "Things are going as expected", Paris Foreign Minister declares
French and Malian troops, thanks to the support of some helicopters, managed to take possession of Timbuktu Airport, at roughly 7 km from the city in the northern part of Mali, tearing it off from the... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: technical cooperation agreement signed with Montenegro
Rome, Italy - The collaboration will include different sectors
A technical cooperation agreement signed on January 28, 2013 at the ENAC's headquarters between ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) and the counterpart of Montenegro. Object of the contract is the... more
ReportIn 2008 Japan reportedly eased safety regulations for the Dreamliner aircraft
Tokyo, Japan - As claimed by a report of the agency "Reuters"
The Japanese authorities in 2008 paved the way for a diminution of the safety regulations relative to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, according to a report released in these hours by the agency "Reuters".... more
AccidentsMissing aircraft in Los Roques: bag found in Curacao
Caracas, Venezuela - The baggage was on board of the plane which vanished on January 4
After weeks of unproductive operations, the search of the Britten Norman Islander airplane which disappeared on Friday 4 January 2013 during its flight from Los Roques to Caracas with four Italian tourists... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: snow alert on Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy
Rome, Italy - Snowfalls until low altitudes
A quick Atlantic perturbation will cause a temporary worsening of the weather conditions on the Italian Peninsula on January 28, 2013; the rains will have a snowy aspect locally until low altitudes. The... more
Military aviationFirst flight for the Y-20, the new Chinese military transport aircraft (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - It has a 66-tonne payload and a 4400-km range
China successfully carried out the maiden flight of the Y-20, the new military transport aircraft, which will now undergo further experiments and test flights, according to the Ministry of National Defense... more
ReportAfghan airline barred from receiving US military contracts for alleged drug smuggling
Kabul, Afghanistan - Kam Air reportedly carried opium on its Tajikistan-bound flights
Kam Air, the largest Afghan private airline, was barred from receiving US military contracts on the basis of an investigation which was carried out by the US Central Command in the country, according to... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: AVIONEWS interviews Eurocopter CEO Lutz Berling (VIDEO)
Paris, France - The executive is confident about the delivery schedule for the next three years
AVIONEWS took part in Paris at the annual Eurocopter "Press greetings", organized to illustrate the results of the previous year and talk about future targets. AVIONEWS had the possibility to interview... more
AerospaceNASA joins the European Space Agency in the Euclid mission
Washington, USA - A space telescope will investigate the cosmological mysteries of dark matter and dark energy
NASA has joined the European Space Agency's (ESA's) Euclid mission, a space telescope designed to investigate the cosmological mysteries of dark matter and dark energy. Euclid will launch in 2020 and... more
ReportDavos Forum: F/-18 intercept two aircraft which violated the secured airspace
Davos, Switzerland - There was no danger for the attendees, Swiss authorities communicated
According to reports provided by Swiss authorities, between yesterday and today, Friday 25 January 2013, two aircraft violated the secured airspace of the "World Economic Forum", which is ongoing in these... more
Press releaseDreamliner aircraft problems: Boeing praises the work of the NTSB
Seattle, USA - "The regulatory and investigative agencies in the US and Japan have dedicated substantial resources to these investigations"
With a press bulletin released in the past few hours, Boeing welcomed the progress being made in the 787 investigation discussed on January 24, 2013, by the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)... more
UAS-DronesTAI completes acceptance test campaign of ANKA UAV aircraft (VIDEO)
Istanbul, Turkey - About 130 different ground and flight tests were successfully accomplished
The acceptance test campaign of ANKA Medium Altitude Long Endurance UAV System, which was designed and developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI), was successfully completed with the last test... more
Military aviationAicraft and technology. ENAV: Techno Sky awarded the Italian Military Air Force tender
Rome, Italy - ENAV Ceo Massimo Garbini: "We are particularly satisfied with this achievement"
Techno Sky, a 100% subsidiary of Italian ENAV, operates in the engineering field and works for the development of hardware and software systems. Furthermore, it is in charge of the management and maintenance... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Strike of pilots and cabin crew of the Alitalia-CAi group: an update
Rome, Italy - The industrial action will end at 4 pm
The 4-hour strike which has been called by the Italian air transport union, regarding pilots and flight attendants of the Alitalia-CAI group started at 12 am and will end at 4 pm. The airline contacted... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Cardiff Airport sale: MEP asks the EC to investigate for alleged state aid
Cardiff, United Kingdom - "The nationalisation could harm the future growth prospects of neighbouring airports"
member of European Parliament Ashley Fox asked the European Commission to investigate the attempt of nationalization of Cardiff Airport, which has been proposed by the Welsh government, since he claims... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines gains court approval for mega aircraft order
New York, USA - The company plans to purchase some 260 B-737NG and 200 Airbus A-320neo
Sean Lane, judge of New York Bankruptcy Court, approved the mega-operation of aircraft purchase by American Airlines, allowing the company to put into effect the announcement released in July 2011 for... more
AccidentsTurkish Airlines aircraft struck by a lightning, engine catches fire (VIDEO)
Izmir, Turkey - No injuries reported for the 114 passengers who were on board
In the late evening of Thursday 24 January 2013 a Turkish Airlines Airbus A-321/231, which had took off from Istanbul "Ataturk" Airport and bound for Izmir, shortly before arriving to its destination was... more
IndustryAvcorp renounced to the suit against Bombardier for the termination of production work on CRJ700 aircraft program.
Vancouver, Canada - The company will continue its partnership with the aerospace Canadian firm
Avcorp Industries announced its intention to cease any and all litigation against Bombardier Inc, without providing any motivation in the brief bulletin it released: the Delta, British Columbia-based aerospace... more
IndustryEurocopter CEO: "EC-225 helicopters will fly again in April"
Paris, France - "It’s a top priority for us", Lutz Bertling declares
On Thursday 24 January 2013 President and CEO of Eurocopter Lutz Bertling declared the the EC-225 helicopters will be authorized to fly again by April, after two aircraft of the model were forced to perform... more
SecurityDreamliner aircraft issues: NTSB investigation has been inconclusive so far
Washington, USA - The agency just explained the analysis it performed
There were many expectations for the press conference organized by the National transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in Washington on Thursday 24 January 2013 to release the development of the investigation... more
ReportAircraft and unions. Alitalia-Cai group: stop to flights tomorrow from 12 am to 4 pm
Rome, Italy - Industrial action of pilots and cabin crew
Tomorrow, January 25, 2013, pilots and cabin crew of the Alitalia-Cai group will carry on a 4-hour strike, from 12 am to 4 pm. The industrial action has been jointly called by Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti... more
IndustryEmbraer: 2-billion-dollar order from Republic Airways for 47 E-175 aircraft
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Options for a further 47 airplanes from the US carrier
Embraer and Republic Airways Holdings Inc announced today, January 24, 2013, a contract for the sale of 47 Embraer E-175 jets. The agreement also includes options for an additional 47 aircraft, providing... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines in talks with Airbus and Boeing for new aircraft
Atlanta, USA - Possible purchase of "Old generation" models for 1 billion dollars
According to rumours Delta Air Lines, one of the world's largest carriers in terms of fleet size, is reportedly in talks with both Airbus and Boeing for an order of some new narrow-body aircraft, between... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: 2012 was a record year for Eurocopter
Paris, France - "A key contributor to our achievements was the dedication of our employees", the French company CEO declares
Eurocopter delivered another very strong performance in 2012, with an all-time record turnover of 6.3 billion Euros. The company’s second high record in bookings value marks a return to pre-crisis levels. A... more
Civil aviationAircraft and safety. Runway excursions: IATA launches European Action Plan
Brussels, Belgium - "Teamwork is critical", the association's Vp claims
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined with 16 other aviation stakeholder organizations in developing a European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions. The goal is to reduce... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Ryanair's takeover of Aer Lingus: the role of Flybe and Etihad
Dublinh, Ireland - The Middle-Eastern carrier is interested in purchasing a larger stake in the company of the shamrock
The takeover attempt of Aer Lingus which is currently carried out by Ryanair, waiting for the response of the European Commission, involves, both directly and indirectly, the interests of other airlines.... more
ReportAdvice from London to Britons in Benghazi: "Leave Libya, terrorist attack incoming"
London, United Kingdom - The Foreign Office is aware of a "Specific and imminent threat"
The UK Foreign Office is urging all the British citizens who are currently in Benghazi to leave the Libyan city as soon as possible, because of an imminent terrorist attack against Western targets. Already... more
Press releaseAircraft and finance. EasyJet results for 4Q 2012
Rome, Italy - CEO Carolyn McCall satisfied with the performance
"EasyJet's total revenue for the first quarter grew by 9.2% to 833 million pounds, driven by strong growth in unit revenues and improved load factors. Revenue per seat grew by 8% at constant currency... more
AirportsNo peace for Berlin Airport: court orders modification to the planned flight path of the airplanes
Berlin, Germany - The approaching aircraft would have flown over a nuclear reactor
It is unknown if the persons behind the project of the new Berlin-Brandenburg Airport are superstitious, but for sure they should start to consider the possibility that there is a curse over the new hub.... more
Press releaseRyanair's statement about the emergency landing in Genoa of the Valencia-Orio al Serio flight
Milan, Italy - A warning light signalled a possible pressurization problem, engineers inspect the aircraft
"Flight FR4632 (Valencia/Milan-Orio al Serio) on January 23 was diverted to Genoa after a warning light signalled a possible pressurization problem in the cabin. According to the standard operational standards,... more
AccidentsAircraft bound for an Italian base missing in Antarctica
Terra Nova Bay, Antarctica - Search and rescue operations hampered by weather conditions
An airplane of the Canadian company Kenn Borek Air Ltd , which took off from the US "Amundson-Scott" South Pole Base and bound for an Italian base in the Terra Nova Bay with three Canadian passengers on... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Co-financing agreement for the new terminal of LjubljanaAirport
Ljubljana, Slovenia - 22% of the investment will be granted by European funds
The Management Board of Ljubljana Airport, represented by Chairman of the Board Zmago Skobir and Board member Bernarda Trebušak, and Minister for Infrastructure and Spatial Planning Zvone ?erna? signed... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Tender for the new Istanbul airport officially announced
Istanbul, Turkey - Impressive figures for the new hub: six runways on a 77-million-square-metre area, it will handle some 150 million passengers per year
As disclosed in the past days by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdo?an, the Turkish government officially announced the tender for the new Istanbul Airport which, according to the reported figures, is destined... more
CuriositiesFrance: solidarity tax on air tickets gathered more than 1 billion Euro in six years
Paris, France - It was imposed in 2006 to support health funding for underdeveloped countries
Frances' DGAC (Directorate General for Civil Aviation) communicated that the solidarity tax which was imposed in 2006 for every air tickets for aircraft departing fro France in six years to 2012 gathered... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Another year of profit for Etihad Airways
Dublin, Ireland - "Something rare in the current uncertain economic climate", CEO James Hogan claims
James Hogan, Etihad Airways President and Chief Executive announced that the Middle-Eastern company was profitable in 2012, for the second year in a row, during his keynote address at the "Global Airfinance... more
AccidentsLondon helicopter crash: AAIB releases a special bulletin
London, United Kingdom - The pilot hit the crane's jib second after being authorized to land at Battersea heliport
The Air Accidents Investigation Branche of the UK Department for Transport released a special bulletin to illustrate the findings of the investigation about the accident which, on January 16, 2013, involved... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Flybe's cost reduction plan includes 300 job cuts
Exeter, United Kingdom - "A decision we have not taken lightly"
On Wednesday 23 January 2013 the English airline Flybe announced a massive plan for cost reduction, and at the same time started the consultation process which may lead to circa 300 proposed redundancies.... more
AirportsRenewal works at St. Maarten Airport, one of the world's most loved by aircraft enthusiasts (VIDEO)
Saint Maarten, Sint Martin - 132 million dollars are available for the project
Renewal and expansion works within sight for Saint Maarten "Princess Juliana" International Airport, in the ex-Dutch Antilles, one of the most loved hubs in the world by aviation enthusiasts: the facility... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. European Commission investigates alleged state aid to Sardinian airports
Brussels, Belgium - As of 2010, the airports of Alghero, Cagliari and Olbia have received advance payments of the compensation assigned to them, through loans granted by the financial branch of the Sardinian Region
"The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to examine whether an Italian scheme granting financial support to certain airport operators in Sardinia and the air carriers operating in... more
Military aviationAustrian Eurofighter aircraft to protect the World Economic Forum in Davos
Hallbergmoos , Germany - They will secure the airspace as part of the "Daedalus 2013“ operation
Eurofighter belonging to the Austrian Armed Forces will be used to secure the airspace during the "World Economic Forum 2013", which will take place from 23 to 27 January in Davos. As part of the airspace... more