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AirlinesAircraft and airlines. European Commission to take a decision about state aid for Estonian Air within two months
Tallinn, Estonia - The carrier may need between 50 and 70 million Euro
The European Commission has until February 22 to come to a decision about the possible state aid for Estonian Air: Erkki Raasuke, chairman of the airline’s supervisory board, claimed that the company m... more
CargoUPS: launch of a new express air freight service for heavyweight urgent shipments
Atlanta, Usa - With over 70 kg (150 lbs)
UPS announced on January 2 a new express air freight service, UPS Worldwide Express FreightSM, for urgent, time-sensitive and high-value international heavyweight shipments. This new service is an extension... more
IndustryAirbus Military has begun flight-testing on the C-295 aircraft with winglets
Seville, Spain - Data from the first flight is being analysed and will be added to those of the future flights
Airbus Military has begun flight-testing a modification to add winglets to the C-295 medium transport and surveillance aircraft –one of a series of product developments underway on the market-leading t... more
HelicoptersSouth Korean Navy chooses Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters (VIDEO)
Seoul, South Korea - They were selected over AgustaWestland's AW-195s in terms of loading capacity and power output
The South Korean Navy will purchase eight Sikorsky MH-60R helicopters, according some reports from several media of the Asian country: "After completing test evaluations in September, we've conducted... more
SecurityFAA requires inspections of 109 Boeing 737 aircraft
Washington, USA - The overall cost will be more than 5 million dollars
The Federal Aviation Administration ordered additional inspections on some Boeing 737 airplanes registered in the United States, in the context of the checks performed after a hole tore opened in an aircraft... more
Military aviationJapan: Ministry of Defence requests funding for evaluation of Osprey airplane-helicopter hybrid
Tokyo, Japan - Cost will be the most important aspect
According to the Japanese press agency "Kyodo News Service", the Ministry of Defence of the Asian country included in its budget submission for 2013 a request for funding a feasibility study regarding... more
HelicoptersMBA appointed distributor for the AW-169 helicopter in Japan
Cascina Costa, Italy - The distributorship agreement includes a commitment for the sale of twenty aircraft
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has announced that Mitsui Bussan Aerospace (MBA) has been appointed official distributor for the all new AW-169 helicopter in Japan. The distributorship agreement,... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy New Year to everyone
Rome, Italy - The Agency will open again next January 2, 2013
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, readers and fans of Facebook that it will be closed next Monday December 31, for a short break of the year-end. The agency will regularly open next January... more
Press releaseAlitalia-Italian State Railways agreement: "Nothing of this kind is under consideration"
Rome, Italy - The airline denies the continuous rumors on the press
"Alitalia must deny in an absolute manner an hypothesis of agreement between Alitalia and Ferrovie dello Stato (Italian State Railways). Nothing of this kind is under way". The airline not generally denies... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for strong winds and tidal waves on South
Rome, Italy - Mainly on Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria and Sicily
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued today a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice indicates strong winds and gale from northern side on... more
AirlinesAllegiant Air renounces to the purchase of the Cebu's A-319 aircraft
Las Vegas, USA - In 2013 the company expects total CAPEX to be between 170 and 180 million dollars
On Friday 28 December 2012 Allegiant Air officially renounced to the purchase of ten Airbus A-319 aircraft from Cebu Pacific Air, as a result of the parties' failure to satisfy certain conditions to proceeding... more
IndustryBombardier Aerospace: order for airplanes from an undisclosed customer
Montreal, Canada - For a total of six Learjet 75 business jets
Bombardier Aerospace announced on December 27 that it has received orders for a total of six Learjet 75 business jets from an undisclosed customer. The transaction is valued at approximately $81 million... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Birmingham Airport could be named after rock-star Ozzy Osbourne
Birmingham, United Kingdom - "It’s an interesting idea, we will see what people thinks about that"
"We are now landing at Birmingham 'Ozzy Osbourne' Airport": this is the announcement which could possibly be heard on board of the aircraft bound for the second largest city in the United Kingdom. The... more
IndustryBoeing received an order for two more C-40A aircraft
St Louis, Usa - From US Navy
Boeing has received a $145 million order from the US Navy for two additional C-40A Clipper transport aircraft, increasing the service's ability to move military personnel and cargo around the world. The... more
Military aviationFirst six Su-35S fighter aircraft handed to the Russian Air Force (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - The Russian company completely fulfilled the 2012 State Defense Order for the model
On Friday 28 December 2012 the Russian Air Force took delivery of the first six Su-35S fighter aircraft: the official delivery act was signed by official of Moscow's Ministry of Defence at the Sukhoi’s K... more
CuriositiesUSSR utilized civil aircraft as spy planes over the UK, released documents claimed
London, United Kingdom - The Defense Secretary informed Margaret Thatcher about these activities
According to some documents of the United Kingdom National Archives which have just been released, the Soviet Union utilized civil airplanes to spy American and British installations in the 80s. The... more
IndustryBoeing-Aeromexico: finalized an order for six Dreamliner airplanes
Seattle, Usa - With reconfirmation rights for four additional aircraft
Boeing and Aeromexico finalized an order for six 787/9 Dreamliner airplanes, with reconfirmation rights for four additional Dreamliners. The order by Mexico's largest airline, which was first announced... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Vinci's bid officially confirmed winner for ANA's acquisition
Lisbon, Portugal - The management firm of the Portuguese airports acquired for 3.08 billion Euro
Vinci Concessions has been selected by the Portuguese government to acquire ANA, the concession holder for 50 years of the country’s ten airports: Lisbon, Porto, Faro and Beja on the mainland, Ponta D... more
IndustryBoeing: six B-777 airplanes ordered by China Airlines
Taipei, Taiwan - The order includes purchase rights for four additional aircraft
Boeing and China Airlines have announced an order for six 777/300ERs (Extended Range) airplanes. The order, which is valued at approximately $2 billion at list prices, includes purchase rights for four... more
Military aviationChina confirms development of new Y-20 transport aircraft (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - A Defense Ministry spokesperson declares the project is "Going forward as planned"
On Thursday 27 December 2012 Yang Yujun, spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry for Defence, confirmed that Beijing is developing the Y-20, a new transport aircraft which will be capable to meet all the... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. New delays for Berlin-Brandenburg Airport?
Berlin, Germany - According to the minister for Transport, the opening date "Might possibly not be met"
The never-ending story of the brand-new state-of-the-art Berling-Brandenburg Airport might not end with the date which was announced in the past months, which is only the latest of a long series: this... more
AccidentsAccidents on Christmas: an airplane in Kazakhstan and a helicopter in Ukraine crashed
Astana, Kazakhstan - 32 casualties overall
Two serious accidents occurred on Christmas day in Kazakhstan and Ukraine, causing 32 casualties overall. An Antonov An-72 airplane of the Kazakh Air Force, which departed from the capital Astana, crashed... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV: fourth P-180 airplane for flight inspection
Rome, Italy - In Italy ENAV's flight Inspection fleet performs its activity by flying for approximately 2,000 hours a year
ENAV buys a new Piaggio Aero P-180 Flight Inspections and completes the total renewal of its flight inspection fleet. This is the fourth airplane that the Italian company for air traffic control has acquired... more
OccurrencesExtreme planespotting: airplane lands really close to the crowd during an exhibition (VIDEO)
Ballenstedt, Germany - Wrong approach, the aircraft touches ground on a side road
Enthusiasts of planespotting, that is to say the close observation of aircraft, always try to stay as close as possible to airplanes and helicopters when they enjoy their hobby, but on Wednesday 26 December... more
IndustrySaab-Piaggio Aero Industries: agreement for integration of surveillance systems for aircraft
Linkoping, Sweden - Deliveries are scheduled for the period 2012 to 2015
The defence and security company Saab has signed a framework agreement with Italian Piaggio Aero Industries. Within the framework agreement Saab receives an order for the integration of surveillance systems... more
HelicoptersBell: five additional helicopters in Turkey
Fort Worth, Usa - To protect forest resources and coordinate firefighting operations
Bell Helicopter has announced that it has signed an agreement with the Republic of Turkey Undersecretariat for Defence Industries for the supply of five Bell 429 aircraft. The Bell 429s will be operated... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes everyone a merry Christmas
Rome, Italy - The agency will reopen on Thursday 27 December
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, readers and Facebook fans that on Monday 24 December it will not be operational because of the Christmas holidays. After the break, the agency will reopen on Thursday... more
HelicoptersNH-90 helicopter: Eurocopter celebrates two firsts with Belgium and France
Marignane, France - 133 models have been delivered to 14 countries and more than 31,000 flight hours
Eurocopter on December 21 achieved a new milestone in its NH-90 program with two ceremonies held at its Marignane facility near Marseille in the south of France, during which the manufacturer delivered... more
HelicoptersBell signs agreement with Air Methods for 20 Bell 407GX helicopters
Fort Worth, Usa - For air medical transport for critically ill and injured patients in the USA
Bell Helicopter announced on December 21 an agreement with Air Methods for the supply of 20 Bell 407GX aircraft. Air Methods will dedicate the helicopters to air medical transport for critically ill and... more
AerospaceExpedition 34 spacecraft successfully docked to the International Space Station
Houston, USA - The hatches between the Soyuz and the Rassvet module are set to be opened at 11:45 am est
Expedition 34 Flight Engineers Tom Marshburn, Roman Romanenko and Chris Hadfield docked their Soyuz TMA-07M spacecraft to the International Space Station’s Rassvet module at 9:09 am EST on Friday 21 D... more
IndustryLockheed Martin delivers 30 F-35 airplanes in 2012
Fort Worth, Usa - 11 CTOLs, 18 STOVL variants, and one Carrier Variant (CV)
Lockheed Martin delivered 30 F-35 airplanes in 2012. The 30 aircraft comprised 11 CTOLs, 18 Short Takeoff/Vertical Landing (STOVL) variants, and one Carrier Variant (CV). Two of the STOVLS were the... more
IndustryBoeing test breakthrough means more reliable connectivity on airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Its engineers created a new process for measuring radio signal quality
Boeing has developed an advanced method to test wireless signals in airplane cabins, making it possible for passengers to enjoy more reliable connectivity when using networked personal electronic devices... more
IndustryAirbus: AirAsia becomes first operator of Sharklet equipped A-320 airplane (VIDEO)
Toulouse, France - These newly designed wing-tip devices reduce fuel burn and emissions
Airbus has delivered the first A-320 airplane equipped with Sharklets on December 21 to AirAsia, which becomes the first operator of the new fuel-saving large wing tip devices. Sharklets are an option... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica about Eurofighter aircraft order from Oman
Rome, Italy - It is the seventh country at global level for the European airplane
Finmeccanica, partner in the Eurofighter programme through Alenia Aermacchi, welcomes with great satisfaction the new order of 12 Eurofighter signed by Oman which thus becomes the seventh customer, at... more
Press releaseGemina BoD: examined the state of the approval procedure for the Economic Regulation Agreement of Aeroporti di Roma
Rome, Italy - The Board gave its positive opinion on the proposal contained in the letter sent by AdR to the Government
The Board of Directors of Gemina, having held a special meeting on December 20, has examined the current state of the approval procedure for the Economic Regulation Agreement of its subsidiary Aeroporti... more
IndustryEurofighter: Oman is the seventh customer to operate the aircraft
Hallbergmoos, Germany - More than 340 aircraft have been delivered to six nations
The Eurofighter community welcomes Oman as a new member to join the international defence programme. Oman will become the seventh customer to operate the world’s most advanced new generation swing-role/multi-role c... more
HelicoptersBell 429 helicopter to operate in Venezuela, after INAC validation
Fort Worth, Usa - This approval makes the Venezuela the thirteen country
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company announced on December 20 that Instituto Nacional de Aeronáutica Civil (INAC) has validated the Bell 429 to operate in Venezuela. Additionally INAC has endorsed... more
HelicoptersEC-145 helicopter Mercedes-Benz style will soon fly over Germany with Meravo
Donauwörth, Germany - The aircraft will join to the operator's fleet of 25 helicopters
Eurocopter’s EC-145 Mercedes-Benz Style helicopter will soon fly over Germany: Meravo, one of the country’s most experienced commercial helicopter operators, ordered one of the elegant high-end aircraft in... more
IndustrySSJ-100 airplane: agreement with Sky Aviation for after-sales support of models in fleet
Venice, Italy - Worth up to USD 57 million for a term of 10 years
SuperJet International –a joint-venture between Alenia Aermacchi (a Finmeccanica Company) and Sukhoi Holding– announced on December 21 the execution of a “SuperCare” Agreement with the launch customer for Sou... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. American Airlines and US Airways close to a merger?
New York, USA - The union would create the world's largest airline
According to a report published by "Bloomberg", American Airlines and US Airways would be close to put into effect their merger, which is an operation able to catalyse a lot of attention during the past... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Fastjet chairman sets his pay at 1 pound per year
London, United Kingdom - Lenigas: "I intend to establish a foundation to enable underprivileged children in Africa to experience the joys of flight"
Usually the top executives of an airline have wages in the range of the millions of dollars, with large bonuses based on the objectives achieved, which are often sources of criticism, particularly when... more
CuriositiesBAE Systems closes Filton Airport, the home of the British Concorde aircraft
Filton, United Kingdom - The English firm will contribute to the creation of a museum on the site
The place where the ten English Concordes and other historic aircraft like the Bristol Barazon or the Bristol Type 175 Britannia were assembled and flew for the first time: these are some of the reasons... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. TAP privatization postponed by Portugal government
Lisbon, Portugal - The only bid has been considered inadequate
The Portuguese government decided to postpone the privatization of TAP, the main national airline, which is part of a wider 78-billion-Euro privatization plan, since the only bid received, which was presented... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica about GE-Avio transaction: it is subject to regulatory and governmental approvals
Rome, Italy - About EUR 260 million
Finmeccanica announces that the company Avio SpA, 100% controlled by BCV Investments SCA (“BCV”), which is 14.3% owned by Finmeccanica, has sold to GE the activities related to its aircraft engine div... more
IndustryBAE Systems announces order for 12 Eurofighter aircraft from Oman
London, United Kingdom - The agreement, which includes 8 Hawk trainer jets, has a value of 3.1 billion Euro
Confirming the rumours which leaked in the past days, BAE Systems announced on Friday 21 December 2012 it reached an agreement with Oman for the supply of twelve Eurofighter Typhoon fighters and of eight... more
AccidentsEngine on fire: emergency landing for an airberlin aircraft in Phuket
Phuket, Thailand - No problem reported for the 249 persons on board
An airberlin aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing in the evening of Thursday 20 December 2012 because of an engine failure shortly after its departure from Phuket International Airport (Thailand). The... more
IndustryAirbus: first of four A-330/200F aircraft delivered to Tampa Cargo
Toulouse, France - The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B engines
Tampa Cargo, AviancaTaca Holding’s cargo airline based in Colombia, has taken delivery of the first of four new A-330 Freighter (A-330/200F) aircraft at Airbus facilities in Toulouse, France. The aircraft i... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: Finnish Border Guard expands its fleet with two additional AS-332L1 helicopters
Helsinki, Finland - Deliveries scheduled for 2015
The Finnish Border Guard is to expand its Eurocopter fleet with the acquisition of two additional AS-332 L1 Super Puma helicopters fully equipped for maritime search and rescue missions in the country’s c... more
Industry"Fly Your Ideas" by Airbus: more than 6,000 students of over 100 nationalities registered to the edition 2013 of the initiative
Toulouse, France - Airbus assessors are currently reviewing entries to select the most innovative ideas
More than 6,000 students of over 100 nationalities registered for "Fly Your Ideas 2013", the global university contest organized by the aircraft manufacturer Airbus. Teams of students are challenged to... more
IndustryBoeing: four B-767F airplanes to FedEx Express
Seattle, Usa - The order is part of FedEx's initiative to modernize its fleet
Boeing and FedEx Express, a wholly owned subsidiary of FedEx Corp., announced on December 19 an order for four 767 Freighters. The order is part of FedEx's initiative to modernize its fleet. The addition... more