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AirportsItaly. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. European EIB finances SAC projects: up to EUR 70 million in the next four years
Catania, Italy - Runway closed for works in November: SAC engaged on Sigonella with ENAC, Defense Minister and Air Force
Aeroporto di Catania Date of entry 06/03/2012 Promoter – Financial Intermediary SAC Aeroporto Catania SpA Location Italy Sicily Description The project consists of the upgrade and extension o... more
Finance and economySingapore Airlines: financial results for first quarter 2012-2013
Singapore, Singapore - Group profit improves despite challenging conditions
The SIA Group posted a net profit of $78 million (+$33 million, or +73%) in the first quarter of the 2012-13 financial year. Group operating profit of $72 million improved $61 million, albeit off a... more
Civil aviationEASA: Part-66 consolidated rules now ready
Cologne, Germany - The handbook and CD
As EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) announced earlier this year, the Part-66 printed handbook & CD is now ready and can be purchased online from the EU Bookshop via our Technical Publications webpage... more
Tilt-rotorsBig protest rally to be held in Japan against the Osprey aircraft-helicopter hybrid
Ginowan, Japan - 50,000-demonstrator protest against the tilt-rotor to be held on 5 August
The protests against the deployment of the V-22 Osprey aircraft-helicopter hybrids in the US military bases in Japan keep growing: a protest is scheduled to take place on 5 August, and 50,000 persons are... more
IndustryBombardier suspends production of Learjet 60 XR aircraft
Wichita, USA - The Canadian firm does not exclude to restart the production in the future
The Canadian aerospace manufacturer Bombardier has announced the suspension of the production of its Learjet 60 XR aircraft, because of the weak demand in the light aircraft market: the decision will be... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV: European tender of certification multi-site of the Group management systems
Rome, Italy - The document's summary
Enav SpA Società con Socio unico – Via Salaria, 716 – 00138 Roma Tel. +39 06 81661 – Cap. Soc. € 1.121.744.385,00 I.V. P.IVA 02152021008 – Reg. Imp. Roma C.F. e CCIAA 97016000586 – REA 965162 www.... more
Press releaseEutelsat on the countdown to the London Olympic Games
Paris, France - Capacity mobilised on 4 satellites; more than 2000 hours of satellite transmissions expected
Eutelsat Communications is in the final phase of preparation of satellite transmissions of the London Olympic Games, the world’s reference international multi-sport events, expected to generate over 2... more
HelicoptersSikorsky is looking to the Mil Mi-17 helicopter for more powerful engines
Washington, Usa - Could it be a solution to avoid Rosoboronexport?
"Sikorsky has a well-known helicopter, the S-61. It is a bit smaller than the Mil Mi-17, and is powered by a 1,400hp General Electric engine. But the S-61 is not capable of flying well in hot and high... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance: UTC receives conditional EC approval for Goodrich acquisition
Brussels, Belgium - 16.5-billion-dollar deal
United Technologies Corporation (UTC), American Hartford-based multinational, received on Thursday 26/07/2012 the conditional approval by the European Commission for the acquisition of Goodrich Corporation,... more
Discussions"Air Venture Oshkosh 2012". P-40 aircraft: from Pacific to Winnebago
Oshkosh, USA - The heroic Curtiss single-engine fighter celebrated today
During the opening of the "Air Venture 2012" at Oshkosh, Usa, a real American hero flew over spectators. As common in the Usa (most of all in relation to the mass production of warplanes during the WWII),... more
Airports"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: cargo traffic falls in first half of the year
Warsaw, Poland - It handled nearly 21,500 tonnes, a 0.8% drop on the corresponding period last year
Cargo volumes at the "Chopin" airport in Warsaw fell from 329 t to 324 t for domestic traffic (-1.4%) and from 21,100 t to 20,900 t for international flights (-0.8%). More goods were imported into Poland... more
IndustryOperational training on Casale Monferrato grass runway for the C-27J airplane
Turin, Italy - At the "Francesco Cappa" airport
Alenia Aermacchi and Casale’s Aero Club “N.S.I. Palli” have recently signed an agreement to allow the C-27J aircraft to perform demonstrations and operational training on 1.150 m grass runway at Casal... more
Press releaseAircraft and finance: United Continental Holdings, income of $545 million in the 2nd quarter
Chicago, USA - Fuel expense increased 5.6%
United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) today reported second-quarter 2012 net income of $545 million or $1.41 per diluted share, excluding $206 million of net special charges. Including special... more
HelicoptersSikorsky: Thailand orders more Black Hawk tactical transport helicopters
Washington, USA - This deal follows another contract signed on 12 July 2012
The UH-60 helicopter family produced by Sikorsky, the popular Black Hawks, is one of the most exported US defence products. It has been produced in many variants, adapted for different deployments and... more
Fair and shows"EAA Air Venture" (2): P&WC's PW610 engine selected to power new Eclipse 550 aircraft
Oshkosh, Usa - Eclipse Aerospace announces Brazilian type certification validation
Pratt & Whitney Canada's (P&WC) PW610F engine has been selected by Eclipse Aerospace to power the next-generation Eclipse 550 twin-engine business jet. The PW610F has proven itself on the 261 Eclipse 500... more
Fair and shows"EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012" (1): Piper reports steady growth
Oshkosh, USA - American firm's chief executive officer: "I am cautiously optimistic"
Piper Aircraft, Inc chief executive officer Simon Caldecott, participating in the "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012", commented with satisfaction the results of the firm, characterized by a positive first half... more
AirportsAircraft and transport, BAA loses appeal: it will have to sell London-Stansted
London, United Kingdom - "It is the right decision in the interests of passengers"
BAA, the main airport operator in Great Britain, on Thursday 26/07/2012 lost its latest appeal against the UK Competition Commission's ruling, which ordered it to sell Stansted Airport, and so it will... more
DefenseRussia announces new aircraft carrier
Moscow, Russia - Plans for USD 659 billion to be spent on arms by 2020
Russian Navy chief Viktor Chirkov (AVIONEWS) declared today that Russia will begin building new aircraft carriers. The programme will start in 2020, in a major boost to Moscow's ability to deploy air... more
ReportFrench prime minister cuts the aircraft of the minister of Transports
Paris, France - "Doubtful usefulness and high cost"
The French premier Jean-Marc Ayrault has officially asked that the state aircraft reserved to the minister of Transports be cut, since he judges it too expensive. "I've asked the minister of Ecology,... more
AirlinesVueling transported over 25,000 passengers from Pisa in the first six months of the year
Pisa, Italy - The overall offer is 38,160 seats from this city for 2012
Vueling transported 26,759 passengers in the first six months of the year from Pisa. The overall offer is of 38,160 seats for 2012 to reach Barcelona and many other destinations connecting via Barcelona-El... more
Fair and showsTwo new Sky Arrow airplanes presented in Oshkosh
Oshkosh, Usa - LSA and AWP-One
Magnaghi Aeronautica (the Italian aerospace group that currently produces the Sky Arrow) has presented two new models of airplane, during a press-conference at the "AirVenture" in Oshkosh (USA). The first... more
AirportsWizz Air announces two new routes between Bergamo and Ukraine
Bergamo, Italy - From next October 29, 2012
Wizzair has announced two new links between Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport and the destinations of Kiev and Lviv. The two routes will be served with Airbus A-320 airplanes of the low-cost brand Wizz Air... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: new Berlin airport passes fire-safety test
Berlin, Germany - Opening could be before the scheduled date
The Berlin-Brandenburg Airport, which is destined to become the only hub in the German capital, successfully passed a fire-safety test: the system malfunctioning has been the main reason why the opening... more
Finance and economyAustrian Airlines: positive traffic results June 2012
Vienna, Austria - 5,4 million passengers transported: +6.7%
In the period from January to June 2012, the number of passengers carried rose by 6,7 percent compared to previous year’s figure: 5,440,600 passengers flew with Austrian Airlines (AA). The load factor r... more
Civil aviationAircraft and security: "Rome alone" shows the limits of airport checks
Manchester, United Kingdom - Several airport and Jet2 employees have been suspended
"It was easier than my homework, even easier than computer games": the comment released by the 11 yo Liam Corcoran about the difficulty he found to get on a Rome-bound Jet2 aircraft at Manchester airport... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Armavia adds second weekly flight to Syria
Yerevan, Armenia - Tickets will be "Virtually free of charge"
Armavia, the most important Armenian airline, has announced to be ready to add a second weekly flight to Syria, with the assistance of the national government and of the Diaspora Ministry. This announcement... more
ReportAircraft and crisis: Moscow will keep Tartus
Moscow, Russia - "That base is our, and we will keep it"
Russia will keep its naval base in the Syrian port of Tartus despite the worsening civil war in the country. The base, the only which faces the Mediterranean Sea, will remain property of Russia. This declaration... more
IndustryLockheed Martin wins Iraqi F-16 aircraft tender
Washington, USA - Discussions with the US congress are ongoing
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a USD199 million contract to build and delivery 18 F-16 Block 52 fighter aircraft for the Iraqi Air Force. In particular, the order includes 12 single-seat F-16C fighters... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashes in France: six dead
La-Palud-sur-Verdon , France - The casualties were employees of the EADS-group firm Eurocopter
A helicopter crashed on Wednesday 25/07/2012 afternoon in the Verdon Gorge, a mountainous area in south-eastern France: the six persons on board, who were employees of the EADS-group firm Eurocopter, all... more
AirlineseasyJet: quarter 3 2012 Interim management statement
Milan, Italy - On Time Performance improved by three percentage points to 87%
easyJet announces Quarter 3 2012 Interim Management Statement: The highlights: - Total revenue per seat was £57.58; an increase of 4.7%, at constant currency, compared to the prior year driven by... more
HelicoptersBoeing awards more contracts to Canadian firms for CH-147 helicopter In Service Support Program
Ottawa, Canada - The industry has selected L-3 Communications MAS and General Dynamics
The Boeing Company has selected L-3 Communications MAS of Mirabel and General Dynamics Canada of Ottawa for two In-Service Support Program contracts for Canadian Forces CH-147F Chinook helicopters. Boeing... more
Press releaseAlitalia, midyear report 2012: the Group has retained its market share and increased revenues and load factor, in a very difficult market situation
Rome, Italy - Investments in the fleet renewal process are continuing
"The Board of Directors of Alitalia -Compagnia Aerea Italiana SpA met yesterday in Rome- with Roberto Colaninno in the chair– to approve, inter alia, the Group’s consolidated midyear financial accounts aft... more
Military aviationLM will deliver 18 more F-35s by the end of 2012
Bethesda, USA - "We will respect our delivery schedule"
Lockheed Martin, one of the largest US defence company, stated that it will deliver 18 more F-35 Lightning II fifth generation fighter aircraft by the end of 2012. The American company has already delivered... more
AirlinesAeroméxico announces purchase for 100 Boeing aircraft
Mexico City, Mexico - According to the airline, it is the largest investment ever made by a Mexican carrier
The Mexican company Aeroméxico announced the purchase of 100 Boeing aircraft: it is the biggest airplane order ever made by the center-American airline and, according to the carrier, it represents the... more
Finance and economyRR Holdings Plc: half-year 2012 results
London, UK - Order book of £ 60.1bn, up four per cent
Rolls-Royce announces half-year 2012 results. Following the highlights: Group Highlights - Order book of £ 60.1bn, up four per cent. - Underlying revenue of £ 5.8bn, up five per cent. - U... more
ReportSyrian crisis, Russia: "EU sanctions are like an air and sea blockade"
Moscow, Russia - Measures adopted in Brussels reinforce embargo on arms
The Russian response to the sanctions introduced imposed by the European Union against Syria was not long in coming: Moscow Ministry of Foreign Affairs released on Wednesday 25/07/2012 a bulletin, which... more
AerospaceLori Garver and Giuseppe Morsillo about the role of ASI, ESA and NASA
Rome, Italy - "The International Space Station is a milestone achieved through international cooperation"
NASA deputy administrator Lori Garver attended the ceremony which celebrated today the 50th anniversary of cooperation between Italy and the United States (1962-2012) in space programmes. The event was... more
AerospaceItalian Space Agency: the astronaut speeches
Rome, Italy - "In your life, you can play as a main character or a simple spectator"
At the cerimony for the opening of the new ASI headquarters (Italian Space Agency) sited near the engineering department of the university of Rome "Tor Vergata", all the Italian astronauts, passed and... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport: IATA calls "India Inc" approach to resolve India's aviation crisis
New Delhi, India - Tony Tyler: "It’s time for a grand plan to build India’s aviation future"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for an “India Inc.” approach to resolve India’s aviation crisis and improve competitiveness to drive economic and social benefits. “Indian aviatio... more
AerospaceNew Italian Space Agency headquarters in Rome
Rome, Italy - Opening ceremony, and a look into the future
The ceremony for the opening of the new Italian Space Agency headquarters in Rome ended a few hours ago. The new facility is hosted by the Italian university "Tor Vergata", close to the engineering department.... more
AerospaceItalian minister Francesco Profumo about the importance of relations between space missions and Italian schools
Rome, Italy - New Italian Space Agency headquarters opened
The inauguration of the new headquarters of the Italian Space Agency, situated near the engineering department of the university of Rome "Tor Vergata", was attended today by the Italian minister for Education,... more
IndustryAircraft and industry: Boeing profits rising in the 2nd quarter
Chicago, USA - Income growing by 2%
Boeing, American giant of the aerospace industry, announced its results for the 2nd quarter of 2012, which are really flattering. In the period from April to June, the company realized a net income... more
OccurrencesEstonian Air aircraft forced to reverse course to the airport for a technical problem
Tallinn, Estonia - The inconvenience happened a few minutes after takeoff
On Wednesday 25/07/2012 a Moscow-bound Estonian Air aircraft was forced to reverse its course and come back at Tallinn airport a few minutes after the takeoff, because of a not-better-specified technical... more
AirportsAEA: increase in Spanish airport charges is unacceptable
Brussels, Belgium - Happened without formal consultation or proper justification
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) strongly condemns the decision of the Spanish government to increase the airport charges for purely budgetary reasons. The increase is disproportionate and was... more
AirportsLondon City Airport celebrates 1 millionth flight (VIDEO)
Milan, Italy - With an Irish dancing flashmob
London City Airport, the only London airport actually in London, has seen the total number of flights (arrivals and departures) handled by the airport since it opened in 1987 reach the one million mark.... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: European Commission adopts three decisions in the sector
Brussels, Belgium - Ruling involve Ryanair, Chania airport and the Irish government
The European Commission communicated its decisions regarding the air transport sector about three different cases: the agreements between Tampere airport (Finland) and Ryanair, the state aid for Chania... more
IndustryEurocopter bolsters its presence in Peru and opens its first certified services center
Lima, Peru - Based in the city of Ayacucho
With a view to increasing the close-proximity services it offers its customers, Eurocopter’s subsidiary in the Southern Cone has put its partnership with Servicios Aéreos de Los Andes SAC on an official fo... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane: full success for the first ever solar-powered intercontinental journey
Payerne, Switzerland - Landed in Payerne at 08:30PM on 24 July 2012
After covering about 6000 km during its first intercontinental roundtrip journey between Europe and Africa, the experimental solar airplane of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg landed in Payerne (Switzerland)... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: KLM resumes flights to Zimbabwe after 13 years
Amsterdam, Netherlands - The first flight will be operated on 29 October 2012
The Dutch company KLM will resume its flights to Zimbabwe after 13 years: Amsterdam and Harare, the capital of the African country, will be connected by 11 weekly flights, starting from 29 October 2012. In... more
ReportThere is a stowaway on the aircraft, and he is 11 years old
Rome, Italy - English kid manages to travel alone and without ticket from Manchester to Rome
In the sequel of the famous blockbuster "Home alone", Macaulay Culkin manages to slip out of his parents hands, and to get on board of a New York-bound aircraft. On 24/07/2012 a similar event involved... more