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OccurrencesFire on a JAL 787 Dreamliner aircraft in Boston, FAA investigates the incident
Boston, USA - New problem for the state-of-the-art Boeing airplane
New troubles for a 787 Dreamliner: on Monday 7 January 2013 a mechanic spotted some fire on a Japan Airlines (JAL) aircraft which had just arrived to Boston from Tokyo, caused by a little fire in one of... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Key agreement reached for American Airlines-US Airways merger
Tempe, USA - The carriers defined a framework with the Allied Pilots Association and US Airline Pilots Association
American Airlines and US Airways are close to an agreement which would create the world's largest carrier in terms of passenger traffic. The two companies reached an agreement with the Allied Pilots... more
AirlinesUkraine International Airlines expands in Europe and Asia
Rome, Italy - New destinations from Milan-Malpensa and Rome-Fiumicino
2013 will be a year rich of new things for Ukraine International Airlines (UIA). The network of the most important Ukrainian company, which is represented in Italy by GSA & ITR group, will expand over... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. London-Luton: public consultation gives the go ahead to expanding the airport
London, United Kingdom - New noise initiatives introduced
On Monday 7 January 2013 London-Luton Airport Operations Ltd (LLAOL), the management firm of London's fourth busiest airport, announced the findings of the public consultation on its masterplan to develop... more
Press releaseMissing aircraft: Italian Air safety Board in touch with Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Venezuelan authorities
Rome, Italy - JIAA waiting for the results of the SAR operations
With reference to the incident which occurred in Venezuela to the BN2 aircraft, registration code YV-2615, which took off from Los Roques bound for Maiquetia with four Italian passengers and two crew members... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Hundreds of Ukrainian citizens stranded abroad because of the cancellation of AeroSvit flights
Kiev, Ukraine - 196 passengers marooned in Ho Chi Minh
The financial difficulties which are being experienced by AeroSvit are causing tough problems to many Ukrainian citizens which were expected to fly with the east-European company, who in these days are... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia ready to say "Oui" to Air France?
Rome, Italy - According to rumours, the French company is ready to buy and the Italian shareholders are available to sell
According to rumours reported by the Italian newspaper "Il Messaggero", Air France is ready to close the purchase of Alitalia stakes starting from January 12, 2013, which is the expiration date of the... more
AirlinesSAS accuses Ryanair of "Underweight" aircraft fee scam
Stockholm, Sweden - "They circumvent the rules, leaving us to pay the bill"
According to a report published on Monday 7 January 2013 by the Danish financial newspaper "Berlingske Business", Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) filed a complaint to the Scandinavian civil aviation authorities... more
Press releaseNew CEO at airberlin: it is Wolfgang Prock-Schauer
Berlin, Germany - He replaces Hartmut Mehdorn
As of 7th January 2013, Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, 56, will take over the post of Chief Executive Officer of Air Berlin PLC from Hartmut Mehdorn, who has been in the position on a transitional basis since... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Important changes in airberlin's top management
Berlin, Germany - Prock-Schauer replaces Mehdorn as CEO
Important changes took place in airberlin's top management: As of 7th January 2013, Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, 56, will take over the post of chief executive officer of Air Berlin PLC from Hartmut Mehdorn,... more
Weather forecastsMissing aircraft in Los Roques: problems for the searches due to worsening weather conditions
Los Roques, Venezuela - Downpours and strong wind in the area of the possible ditching
Wave conditions are getting worse in the sea area between the archipelago of Los Roques and the Venezuelan shore, the zone in which the aircraft which vanished with four Italians on board, among which... more
SecurityLos Roques, missing aircraft search: baffles about the vehicles utilized by Venezuelan authorities
Los Roques, Venezuela - The Diamond DA-42 is not adequate for SAR operations
The Organization for Sea Search and Security of Venezuela ((Organisacion nacional de salvamento y seguridad de los espacios acuaticos de Venezuela), in one of its latest bulletins reported that its DA-42... more
Latest newsMissing Britten-Norman Islander aircraft in Venezuela: searches are still inconclusive
Maiquetia, Venezuela - ONSA keeps on providing information
The searches of the missing Britten-Norman Islander aircraft, registration code YV-2615, which vanished at roughly 12:30 pm Venezuelan time between Los Roques and Caracas-Maiquetia "Simon Bolivar" Airport... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. New Berlin Airport opening delayed to 2014
Berlin, Germany - As reported by several local media
After the latest news it is probably justified to have serious doubts about the opening of the new Berlin-Brandenburg Airport, since the inauguration, even if not yet officially, will not take place on... more
SecurityLos Roques missing aircraft: the mystery of the copilot
Los Roques, Venezuela - Did Missoni Sr know the pilots of the airplane?
The Venezuelan authorities which are carrying out the searches of the missing Britten-Norman Islander aircraft, registration code YV-2615, which vanished while flying between Los Roques and Caracas "Simon... more
Latest newsAircraft disappears between Caracas and Los Roques. The son of Missoni and his wife were on board
Caracas, Venezuela - Searches suspended overnight due to the darkness
A small Britten Norman BN-2A-27 "Islander" airplane, registration code YV2615 disappeared on January 4, 2013 at around 12:00 am local time, while it was flying the strait between Los Roques islands and... more
AirlinesAircraft fleet reduction in view for LOT Polish Airlines
Warsaw, Poland - As announced by the Minister of Treasury
The restructuring of LOT Polish Airlines, the most important Polish carrier, will also pass through a reduction of the number of aircraft in the fleet, as announced by Minister of Treasury Mikolaj Budzanowski... more
Airports"Chopin Airport": new discounts for airlines operating in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - Charges are now among the lowest in Central Europe
While consumer prices are rising, airport charges are going down –"Chopin Airport" introduces new discounts for airlines operating in Warsaw, even up to 99%. Charges at the Warsaw airport are now among t... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. 2nd runway at London-Gatwick could be planned before 2019
London, United Kingdom - Opening of the West Sussex County Council
London-Gatwick Airport, which is considered one of the possible solutions to the air transport capacity issues in the United Kingdom, which is in crisis because of the difficulty to expand Heathrow, does... more
AirportsEU project: an intermodal transport platform at the Cluj-Napoca airport in Romania
Brussels, Belgium - One of the main obstacles to the realisation is that the main railway line is 4 km from the air station
The European Union will support with €1 million from the TEN-T Programme a series of studies aimed at creating an intermodal transport platform at the Cluj-Napoca international airport in Romania. The p... more
AirportsGenoa Airport linked with Moscow from next April
Genoa, Italy - The service is operated by Russian S7 during the Summer season
Genoa is a "New Entry" into the Russian S7 network for Summer 2013. S7 will link Genoa with Moscow-Domodedovo airport starting from next April 20, 2013. The connections served by A-320 airplanes with 158... more
HelicoptersA third S-76 helicopter to HeliFlite
New York, Usa - The purchase is the second aircraft acquired in 2012 for the young company
HeliFlite has announced the continued expansion of its fleet with the addition of a third Sikorsky S-76 helicopter. The purchase is the second aircraft acquired in 2012 for the 14-year-old company. A... more
AirlinesKiev Airport suspends services to AeroSvit aircraft due to missed payments
Kiev, Ukraine - Moscow-Sheremetyevo is refusing assistance to the Ukrainian company as well
Kiev-Boryspil International Airport announced the suspension of the services provided to the aircraft of AeroSvit Airlines, because of the non-observation of the financial discipline agreed with the Ukrainian... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. 14 AFRAA airlines ready to renew deal for joint fuel purchase
Nairobi, Kenya - Tender for 1 billion liters of Jet A1
Fourteen carriers which are members of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) launched a tender for a joint purchase of fuel, as confirmed by the association's deputy head of corporate finance and administration,... more
ReportUS troops in Syria to operate Patriot anti-aircraft missiles along the Syrian border (VIDEO)
Ankara, Turkey - Rebels are trying to take control of Taftenaz airbase
27 US troops landed at Gaziantep Airport in Turkey on Friday 4 January 2013: they will operate the batteries of Patriot anti-aircraft missiles which have been deployed along the border with Syria, according... more
HelicoptersNew Italian-Russian helicopter project to start soon, as confirmed by vice-premier Rogozin
Moscow, Russia - "We're getting close to a more serious and tight collaboration with AgustaWestland"
The development phase for the project of a new helicopter, jointly designed by Italy and Russia, will start soon, as announced by Dmitry Rogozin, deputy Prime Minister of the Russian federation. AgustaWestland... more
IndustryBoeing: aircraft (planes and helicopters) deliveries during the 4Q12
Chicago, Usa - And for defense, space and security programs
The Boeing Company announced on January 3 deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the fourth quarter of 2012. Major program deliveries during the fourth quarter, including deliveries... more
Tilt-rotorsRolls-Royce: contract for engines on V-22 tilt-rotor (plane and helicopter) aircraft (VIDEO)
Washington, Usa - Operated by the US Marine Corps and Air Force
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won a $52.2 million contract to support AE 1107C engines for V-22 tilt-rotor (airplane and helicopter) aircraft operated by the US Marine Corps and Air... more
IndustryBoeing aircraft: report 2012 for orders and deliveries
Seattle, Usa - The highlights
Boeing booked 1,203 net commercial airplane orders in 2012, the second-largest number in company history. The company also delivered 601 airplanes, the most since 1999. Boeing's unfilled commercial airplane... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Poland confirms release of state aid to LOT
Warsaw, Poland - But the Prime Minister claims: "If it the company proves unsaveable, we will not risk taxpayers' money"
On Thursday 3 January 2013 the Polish government confirmed it had provided the first tranche of the state aid to LOT Polish Airlines, worth 400 million zloty: the loan was granted on December 20, 2012.... more
Civil aviationDOT fined Copa Airlines and Virgin America Airlines
Washington, Usa - For USD 150,000 and 55,000 respectively
The US Department of Transportation closed 2012 with fines against two airlines for violating federal rules that limit how long an aircraft with passengers aboard may be delayed on the tarmac. DOT fined... more
IndustryAirbus: ten A-350XWB aircraft to CIT
Toulouse, France - The lessor has ordered a total of 253 airplanes
CIT Group Inc has placed a firm order for 10 A-350/900 airplanes. This is the second time CIT has ordered A-350XWBs and brings the lessor’s total backlog for the type to 15. Including this latest a... more
AirlinesAircraft and alliances. Four Chinese airlines form the "Great China Connection"
Taipei, China - The programme will operate on the connections between mainland China and Taiwan
Taiwanese carrier China Airlines and mainland China's companies China Southern, China Eastern and Xiamen Airlines formed an alliance called the "Greater China Connection" on Thursday 3 January 2013. The... more
AirportsEU supports a series of studies for realization of an intermodal platform at Liege's airport
Brussels, Belgium - With over €1 million from the TEN-T Programme
The European Union will support with over €1 million from the TEN-T Programme a series of studies that will lead to the realisation of an intermodal platform at Liège’s airport in Belgium in order to s... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines: first international route (LA-Tokyo) served by B-787 Dreamliner aircraft
Los Angeles, Usa - The service previously operated with a B-777 plane
United Airlines (UA) will introduce daily no-stop 787 Dreamliner service between its hub at Los Angeles International Airport and its hub at Tokyo-Narita International Airport beginning Thursday, Jan.... more
Civil aviationNigerian government means to purchase 30 aircraft to support local companies
Benin, Nigeria - "The whole idea is to make the business cheaper and easier to operate"
During an inspection of the reconstruction works of Benin Airport Yakubu Dati, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)’s General Manager, Corporate Communications, declared that the government of t... more
SecurityAircraft and transport. A global round-up for safety in 2012
Rome, Italy - Less incidents compared with 2011 for scheduled flights
According to the Safety Review released by the website "Air-Accidents.com", 2012 was a positive year from the point of view of safety for scheduled flights: less aircraft were involved in fatal accidents... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. 2012 rankings: United, Atlanta Airport and Star Alliance at the top
Rome, Italy - Southwest still dominating among the low-cost carriers
US-based Innovata, a company specialized in travel-related content management released the results of a research (then reported by the "Centre for Pacific Aviation") which provides some interesting cues... more
PeopleNBAA expresses satisfaction for Huerta confirmation in FAA
Washington, Usa - As next Administrator for five years
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) on January 2 enthusiastically congratulated Michael Huerta on being confirmed as the next Administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).... more
CuriositiesNo pilots available, Air India aircraft remains grounded
Mumbai, India - The airline is facing a shortage of cockpit crew
The 260 passengers which were supposed to fly on an Air India Singapore-bound aircraft from Mumbai, Flight AI342, were stranded, since the airline cancelled the flight due to a lack of cockpit crew. The... more
OccurrencesLanding problems for an F-16 aircraft of the Israel Air Force, pilots ejected
Ramat, Israel - An investigation was started: the most probable cause is the collapse of the landing gear
A pilot of an Israel Air Force (IAF) F-16D fighter aircraft together with his navigator were forced to eject as the plane was trying to land at the Ramat David base on January 3rd, 2013. An investigation... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Iberia unions ask growth strategy to back restructuring plan
Madrid, Spain - "We're not very optimistic going into the talks"
The first talks of 2013 between the management of Iberia and the unions which represent the workers of the most important Spanish airline started today, January 2nd. Of course, the centre of the debate... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Saudi Arabia: new government bonds for construction works at airports
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - It is the second sukuk issue for this purpose
During an interview released to the TV channel "Al Arabiya", the Minister of Finance of Saudi Arabia, Ebrahim Al Assaf, claimed that during 2013 the government of the Middle-Eastern country will issue... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. US Senate confirms Michael Huerta as FAA boss
Washington, USA - Unanimous positive reactions fro the industry associations
The US Senate confirmed Michael Huerta as acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): President Barack Obama appointed him in March, but the confirmation of the Senate was needed... more
IndustryOrder for six Boeing 777 by China Airlines
Seattle, Usa - The first models to join the airline's fleet
Boeing and China Airlines have announced an order for six 777/300ERs (Extended Range) airplanes. The order is valued at approximately $2 billion at list prices. The new airplanes will become the first... more
IndustryBoeing: order for 60 MAX airplanes by ACG
Seattle, Usa - Worth USD 6 billion at current list prices
Boeing announced on January 2 an order by Aviation Capital Group (ACG) for 60 B-737 MAX airplanes. ACG's order, consisting of 50 B-737 MAX 8s and 10 B-737 MAX 9s, was finalized in December 2012. The... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi (Finmeccanica Group) signed contract for logistics support for Israeli M-346 fleet aircraft
Rome, Italy - With Elbit Systems for USD 140 million
Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, was awarded a $140 million contract from Elbit Systems, Ltd. for its share of logistics support (CLS) services for the 30 Alenia Aermacchi M-346I advanced trainer... more
Finance and economyOnex Corp acquires 50% of the world's third largest manager of commercial jet aircraft
Toronto, Canada - The Canadian firm also purchases shares for 25 million dollars in Fly Leasing Limited
Onex Corporation completed the acquisition of a 50% interest in BBAM, the world’s third largest manager of commercial jet aircraft, for 165 million dollars. Onex and BBAM’s management team also com... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. New partners for Jet Airways and SpiceJet
Mumbai, India - Etihad expected to take a decision by this week
Two talks for the entrance into Indian airlines by foreign carrier could have entered into the home stretch, after a few months ago the government of the Asian country allowed foreign carriers to pick... more
AirportsDubai International Airport: the world first A-380 airplane concourse opened on January 2
Dubai, UAE - Concourse A at Terminal 3
Dubai Airports has announced the phased opening of Concourse A, the world’s first A-380 airplane facility at Dubai International’s Terminal 3, with four of its 20 contact gates being brought into operation on... more