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SecurityUK Civil Aviation Authority. "Loss of control" danger lies in ambush
London, United Kingdom - Identified among the seven more significant risks
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has decided to tackle one of the most significant risks for civil aviation. The seven most serious safety risks currently facing the airline industry are: loss of... more
Press releaseAirplanes and numbers. Traffic in 2012 in Europe: -1,5% compared to the predictions
Brussels, Belgium - Report by Eurocontrol on European traffic during Summer; stagnation in 2013
Over the summer months (June to September included), European traffic has been close to the last forecast published in May 2012. Nevertheless, high oil prices, a weaker economic outlook and other factors... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. By the end of the December airberlin will present its recovery plan
Frankfurt, Germany - According to some local media there are many job cuts incoming
By the end of December 2012 airberlin, the second most6 important German carrier after Lufthansa, will present its recovery plan, with which the management will try to take the company, which has not posted... more
IndustryBoeing: SilkAir finalize order for 54 B-737 airplanes
Singapore, Singapore - Order includes 23 Next-Generation 737/800s and 31 B-737 MAX 8s
Boeing and SilkAir have finalized an order for 54 Next-Generation 737s and 737 MAX 8s worth $4.9 billion at list prices. With this agreement, the 737 MAX has accumulated 969 orders to date. SilkAir's... more
Press releaseItaly-Algeria: Italian Infrastructure and Transport Ministry, deal to improve air and maritime traffic
Rome, Italy - Agreement signed at Algiers during the intergovernmental summit between the two countries
Optimizing the cooperation between the two countries in order to improve bilateral traffic and streamlining of bureaucratic procedures, with obvious benefits for industry economies: these are the main... more
IndustryEurofighter airplane: 20th Typhoon Squadron established at Trapani Air Force Base
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Trapani AFB also hosts the 82nd CSAR Squadron with the HH-3F helicopter
The 18th Gruppo based at Trapani Air Force Base (AFB) in Sicily, became the 20th Squadron operating Eurofighter Typhoon airplane. Trapani was an Italian Main Air Base with two Air Defence Squadrons in... more
IndustryBoeing celebrates delivery of first B-787 to Qatar Airways
Seattle, Usa - Airline to be first in the Middle East to operate the Dreamliner
Boeing and Qatar Airways celebrated the delivery of the airline's first B-787 Dreamliner. The airplane, the first of 30 B-787s ordered by the Doha-based airline, is also the first to be delivered to an... more
ReportMichael and the turbulence
Dublin, Ireland - At times the facts prove O'Leary is wrong
Sometimes it is right to wonder if Ryanair chief executive officer thinks about what he declares. The last foolishness O'Leary said regards the claim that seatbelts on passenger aircraft are useless;... more
Helicopters"Airshow China 2012 " (2): new Chinese attack helicopter steals the scene (VIDEO)
Zhuhai, China - The WZ-10 Thunder Fire shows its capabilities during the flight display
Among the numerous aircraft which are protagonists of the flight displays at "Airshow China 2012", the international event which is ongoing in these days in Zhuhai, the new Chinese attack helicopter WZ-10... more
HelicoptersAW: Fire Fighting Department of Beijing Public Security Bureau takes delivery of an AW-139 helicopter
Zhuhai, China - Two models of this type (VIP) delivered in China Quinghai Province
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Fire Fighting Department of Beijing’s Public Security Bureau has taken delivery of an AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopter. This a... more
AccidentsTwo helicopters crash in Morocco and Iran
Guelmim, Morocco - 19 casualties in the two accidents
Nineteen persons have lost their lives in the evening of Wednesday 14 November 2012 in two accidents which involved two helicopters in Morocco and Iran. In the northern African country nine persons... more
AerospaceAVIO's iSpace: the app for space lovers with games and interactive contents
Turin, Italy - Available for free on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
Avio, the Italian aerospace specialist, has on November 14 launched a new iSPACE app, which will be available to download for free from Apple’s App Store. iSPACE is a free app dedicated to space and s... more
AirlinesDragonair atrengthens mainland China network with new service to Wenzhou
Milan, Italy - From next January 25, 2013
Dragonair on November 14 announced it will launch a new daily service to Wenzhou, commencing on 25 January 2013 (subject to government approval). Wenzhou will become Dragonair’s 22nd destination in Mainland C... more
AccidentsSouth Korea: an aircraft of the national aerobatic team crashes, killing the pilot
Seoul, South Korea - It is the first accident involving a T-50
An aircraft of the Black Eagles, the South-Korean aerobatic team, crashed today, Thursday 15 November 2012, on the side of a mountain near Hoengseong, roughly 70 km east of Seoul, causing the death of... more
Civil aviationFog in Great Britain, aircraft grounded at London-Heathrow
London, United Kingdom - Second day of inconvenience in a row, after yesterday's strike-related cancellations
Second day in a row of inconvenience at London-Heathrow Airport, the busiest European hub, and the third in the world, in terms of passengers in transit: after yesterday's cancellations, related to the... more
Industry"Airshow China 2012": AVIC ready to invest 1.6 billion dollars in the development of an aircraft engine
Zhuhai, China - "China is fully capable of changing the situation with its strength"
On Thursday 15 November 2012 Zhang Jian, vice-president of AVIC Engine Holding Co, speaking on the sidelines of "Airshow China 2012", the international exhibition which is ongoing in Zhuhai, declared that... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Italian Avio: stop to the sale of Cinven shares
Turin, Italy - The evaluation by Cvc Capital and Clessidra has been considered too low
United Kingdom's company Cinven blocked the cession of its subsidiary Avio SpA, since the assessment given to the Turin firm by Cvc Capital and Clessidra has been considered too low: the offer which has... more
AirportsNew routes from Pisa: Nuremberg, Leipzig and Trapani
Pisa, Italy - As of next year
Ryanair announced the new link from Pisa to Nuremberg, starting from next March 31, 2013 three times per week and thanks to which the carrier predicts to transport about 40,000 passengers in the first... more
AirportsPositive passenger figures for Oslo Airport
Oslo, Norway - Norwegian launches intercontinental flights to New York and Bangkok
International passenger figures at Oslo Airport increased by 6%, while domestic traffic was approximately the same as in October in 2011. Several factors account for the 3.1% passenger increase. October... more
IndustryCessna and CAIGA sign contract for JV to assemble and sell Citation XLS+ Business aircraft in China
Zhuhai, China - Formation of the joint-venture company remains subject to various government approval and conditions
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company (through Textron Far East Pte. Ltd.), has entered into a joint-venture contract with China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company Ltd., (CAIGA) (through... more
Weather forecastsAlert for bad weather on South of Italy and on Sicily
Rome, Italy - From morning on Thursday November 15
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecasts, issued today a bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. The notice indicates from the morning of November 15 rains with... more
Civil aviationETS moratorium (2). US Congress approves bill barring US airlines from paying UE penalties
Washington, USA - The measure sent to President Obama for his signature
On Wednesday 14 November 2012, just a day after the moratorium of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (AVIONEWS), the House of Representatives of the US Congress approved a bill barring US airlines... more
Press releaseTurbomeca (Safran group) engines to reach 400,000 flight hours on the Citic Offshore Helicopter Company fleet
Zhuhai, China - Turbomeca China powers the fleet of 24 helicopters of Cohc
During the "Air Show China", Turbomeca China (Safran group) and Citic Offshore Helicopter Co Ltd (COHC) celebrate the 400,000 cumulative operation hours of Turbomeca engines powering COHC fleet. Today,... more
IndustryGovernment Flying Service celebrates 10 years with Turbomeca (Safran group)
Zhuhai, China - The SBH contracts validity confirmed
During the "Air Show China", Turbomeca China (Safran group) and Hong Kong Government Flying Service (GFS), celebrate 10 years of SBH (Support By the Hour) contract. 100% of GFS helicopter, powered by... more
IndustryBoeing increases B-787 aircraft production rate
Washington, Usa - 35 Dreamliners delivered to eight carriers
Boeing employees last week rolled out the first 787 Dreamliner built at the new rate of five-airplanes-per-month. The airplane is the 83rd 787 to be built. Boeing earlier this year increased the rate... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Air Canada welcomes EU Emission Trading Scheme moratorium
Montreal, Canada - "It gives ICAO the opportunity to address aviation emissions through a global approach"
On Wednesday 14 November 2012 Air Canada, the most important airline of the North-American country, communicated it welcomed the European Commission's announcement that it intends to suspend the inclusion... more
IndustryTurbomeca at the "Air Show China": 10 years with Chinese Ministry of Transport
Zhuhai, China - The collaboration with China Rescue & Salvage celebrated in Zhuhai
During the "Air Show China", Turbomeca (safran group) celebrates 10 years of successful cooperation with the China Rescue & Salvage, Ministry of Transport (CRS-MOT). 100% powered by Turbomeca, the helicopter... more
Civil aviationAircraft and strikes. Tomorrow (November 15) inconvenience in South-Eastern France for ATC industrial action
Paris, France - DGAC urges passengers to find information on the status of their flight before going to the airport
The air traffic controllers of the French South-East section of UNSA ICNA (the national union of air traffic controllers) notified a strike warning: the industrial action will take place on Thursday 15... more
Fair and showsFirst maintenance training facility for Bell Helicopter to open in China
Zhuhai, China - The industry announced new managing director in China
Bell Helicopter announced on November 13 it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to assist with the establishment of a maintenance training facility for Bell 206L and 407 helicopters in the... more
IndustryBombardier, counter command: CSeries aircraft programme schedule could remain on track
Zhuhai, China - Senior Vice-President of the company reveals that the slowdowns are generated by a single supplier
Just a week ago Bombardier had announced a six-month delay for the first flight of the CS-100 aircraft, which is part of the new CSeries of the Canadian firm, moving the new date from the end of December... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter expands customer service capabilities in China
Zhuhai, China - The industry signs service agreement with H&P General Aviation Service Co., Ltd
Bell Helicopter announced on November 13 it has appointed Shanghai Kingwing General Aviation Co., Ltd., (Kingwing GA) as a Bell Helicopter authorized Customer Service Facility (CSF). Kingwing GA currently... more
Fair and showsIAE (2): first China-assembled A-320 aircraft flies at "Airshow"
Zhuhai, China - Sichuan Airlines provides flight demo of first assembled A-320
A Sichuan Airlines A-320 aircraft powered by V2500 engines flew above the crowds at the "Zhuhai Airshow" on November 13. The aircraft was assembled and delivered in 2009 from the Airbus Tianjin Final Assembly... more
Fair and showsIAE: V2500 engine flying higher Airbus airplanes in China
Zhuhai, China - The propulsor powers 53% of the A-320 family aircraft
China continues to be an important and growing market for IAE’s V2500 engine. Today the V2500 powers 53% of the A-320 family aircraft in China with more than 500 total aircraft in service and on firm b... more
IndustryChinese customer orders Airbus ACJ-319 airplane
Zhuhai, China - Reinforces the corporate jet presence in China
An ACJ-319 airplane with the fuel-saving Sharklet option has been ordered by a Chinese customer, in the first deal for this version from the country. The order builds on the strong Airbus corporate jet... more
CuriositiesMathematicians study a method to speed up aircraft boarding
Beijing, China - Chinese researchers try to define a "Third way" to improve the operations
Some researchers from Beijing's Curtin University and Beihang University claim they have worked out a procedure able to speed up the aircraft boarding operation: Tie-Qiao Tang, head of the project, declares... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Four companies interested acquiring a stake in Czech Airlines
Prague, Czech Republic - According to a local newspaper, the involved carriers are Air France, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways and Korean Air
Four important carriers have shown their interest in acquiring a minority stake in Czech Airlines (CSA, ?eské aerolinie as), the state-owned company which represents the most important airline of Czech... more
Civil aviationAirplane and transport. IACA announces S7 Airlines as new member of the association
Brussels, Belgium - The airline carried 5.1 million passengers in 2011
S7 Airlines has on November 13 joined IACA (International Air Carrier Association) as a full member. The carrier has the largest route network within Russia and is based at two large air transport hubs:... more
SecurityNigerian Civil Aviation Authority wants the AFIRS safety device to be installed on the aircraft
Lagos, Nigeria - The local companies have six months to comply with this rule
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is trying to move several steps forward in order to improve air transport safety in the African country, whose low levels are sometimes revealed by serious... more
IndustryAirbus: Interjet signs purchase agreement for 40 A-320neo airplanes
Toulouse, France - Mexican airline latest in Latin America to select the aircraft
Mexican low-cost carrier and all-Airbus operator Interjet signed a purchase agreement for 40 A-320neo aircraft. Interjet will announce the aircraft’s engine selection at a later date. The A-320neo has o... more
Civil aviationEuropean strike: aircraft grounded everywhere in the continent
Rome, Italy - At Rome-Fiumicino several cancellations to and from Spain
The strike day which has been called for Wednesday 14 November 2012 by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), named "The Day of Action and Solidarity" is generating, and will generate, heavy problems... more
Press releaseItaly. Airplanes and safety. Conference about volcanic ashes: knowledge, prevention and coordination are the necessary actions
Ferno, Italy - The eruption of the Icelander volcano blocked the European skies and airports
"Knowledge, prevention and coordination are the actions that the civil aviation international authorities adopt to favour the aircraft flight safety and to limit the hardships for passengers. These and... more
IndustrySaab and GE Aviation strengthen ties with Brazilian aerospace industry
Linkoping, Sweden - The MOUs with Grauna Aerospace S.A., Increase Aviation Service Ltda., TAP Maintenance and Engineering, Avio do Brasil and AKAER provide local expertise
Saab’s technology transfer plan regarding Gripen NG for the Brazilian F-X2 fighter airplane competition has been further strengthened by its partner GE Aviation signing MOU´s with several Brazilian ae... more
AirlinesInterjet purchases forty Airbus A-320neo aircraft
Queretaro, Mexico - The deal, communicated by the president of the airline, has not yet been confirmed by Airbus
The Mexican low-cost company Interjet, according to what carrier's president Miguel Aleman Velasco declared on Tuesday 13 November 2012 during the business summit "Cumbre de Negocios" in Queretaro, on... more
Fair and showsSELEX Sistemi Integrati at "Airshow China 2012"
Zhuhai, China - With SATCAS, A-SMGCS, and ADS-B CONSOLE
SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI), a Finmeccanica company, world firm in design and manufacturing of systems and radars for defence and air traffic control management and airport systems, takes part at the... more
AirlinesAircraft and courts. Tomorrow hearing for Ryanair appeal against head of Irish Commercial Court
Dublin, Ireland - The company wants Judge Kelly to stand down in the case against Terravision
Tomorrow, Wednesday 14 November 2012, the Irish Supreme Court will hear the appeal by Ryanair against the refusal by Judge Peter Kelly, head of the Commercial Court, to stand down from the case which involves... more
DiscussionsEurope needs a uniform interpretation of EU Regulation 95/93
Rome, Italy - Slot sales should be allowed between the stakeholders
The reason that persuaded Alitalia to sell 3 of its 121 slots at Heathrow (the third busiest airport in the world) is almost irrelevant for the purpose of this article. Maybe it wanted to cash in some... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Details of Lufthansa-cabin crew union agreements revealed (2)
Wiesbaden, germany - Several concessions by the carrier in return for the promise that no further strikes will be called
Lufthansa and UFO, the union which represents roughly 18,000 cabin crew of the largest European company in terms of passengers carried and fleet size have illustrated the details of the union agreement... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. No sign of buyers for Glasgow-Prestwick Airport
Glasgow, United Kingdom - The value of the Scottish facility has fallen
Infratil has communicated that so far no buyer presented an offer for Glasgow-Prestwick Airport, which is owned by the New Zealander infrastructure investment company, despite both the Scottish hub and... more
IndustryCOMAC inks orders for fifty C-919 aircraft at "China Airshow" (2)
Zhuhai, China - Ten of them are for GE Capital Aviation Service
On Tuesday 13 November 2012 Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) announced it has received orders for fifty C-919 aircraft: the agreements have been signed during "China Airshow", which is... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and environment. ERA and IACA about ETS: 1 year freeze of the system the only fair solution
Brussels, Belgium - But the moratorium must be extended to all flights inside EU
The EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Connie Hedegaard, announced on November 12 a moratorium on the enforcement of the EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) to all international flights to and from the European... more