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AirlinesAircraft and transport: Uruguay's main airline closes down due to bankruptcy
Montevideo, Uruguay - Government will try to create a new airline with state participation
The Uruguayan government decided to close down Pluna, the South American country's main airline, which went bankrupted because of the withdraw of the American investment fund Leadgate and of the impossibility... more
IndustryAirbus received orders for 230 aircraft in the first six months this year
Toulouse, France - 279 delivered airplanes
Airbus, European giant of the aeronautical sector, which is part of the EADS group, communicated it received 230 aircraft orders in the first six months of 2012. The gross order total, which includes also... more
IndustryAirbus: travel by airplane remains real World Wide Web as Facebook won’t replace face to face
Toulouse, France - Survey highlights opportunities to improve passenger experience
On the eve of the "Farnborough International Airshow", Airbus reveals the latest findings in a two-year global consultation with more than 1.75 million people which spells out what passengers want from... more
IndustrySecond Ilyushin Il-76MD-90 aircraft ready for tests
Moscow, Russia - Total upgrade for 190 transport airplanes
The Russian Aviastar aircraft plant has completed the second flying prototype of its modernized Ilyushin Il-76MD-90 aircraft. "The first one can only partly be called a plane, it is a testbed we sent... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft took off to Madrid at 06:17 UTC+1
Rabat, Morocco - The plane should land in Barajas airport on July 7 from 00:30 (UTC+2)
The Solar Impulse took off this morning from Rabat-Salé (Morocco) at 06:17 (UTC+1). The plane should land in Madrid-Barajas airport (Spain) on July 7 from 00:30 (UTC+2). The HB-SIA, the first airplane... more
AccidentsBEA final report about the AF 447 Rio-Paris aircraft flight
Rome, Italy - The French air accident investigation agency releases 25 safety recommendations
Three years after the Air France A-330 aircraft accident which caused 227 victims on June 1, 2009, the BEA (the French air accident investigation agency, Bureau d'enquetes et d'analyses pour la securitè... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: clarification on the supply of a Tetra network to Syria
Rome, Italy - With regards to media reports
"With regards to media reports relating to the supply of a Tetra network by SELEX Elsag to Syria in 2008, Finmeccanica clarifies that this system was intended for use by emergency and rescue services ("Public... more
Fair and showsLynx Wildcat helicopter will be delivered to UK at Farnborough
London, United Kingdom - The programme suffered delays
AgustaWestland, a subsidiary of the Italian Finmeccanica and one of the largest helicopter-maker worldwide, will deliver the first Lynx Wildcat helicopter to the UK Ministry of Defence at the Farnborough... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: extra tax for the passengers of the Spanish airports
Madrid, Spain - Some airlines ask their customers to pay the new cost
The airport tax increase decided by the Spanish government is creating a lot of problems to airlines and passengers. The measure has been strategically started at the beginning of summer, in order to take... more
AirportsWorld Duty Free Group starts up in Germany with a duty-free contract at Düsseldorf Airport
Milan, Italy - Autogrill’s retail division expands in Europe
World Duty Free Group, the retail division of Autogrill, is starting up for the first time in Germany, having won a 10 year concession to operate duty-free stores in Düsseldorf International Airport,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Etihad Airways receives "Top Operational Excellence Award" from Airbus
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - "This is the result of the hard work of our entire technical team"
The United Arab Emirates-based airline Etihad Airways received from Airbus the "Top Operational Excellence Award", in relation to its A-340-aircraft fleet, which is composed of four -500 and seven -600... more
IndustryTHAI Smile takes delivery of its first A-320 airplane
Toulouse, France - New regional air services to start operations in July with all-Airbus fleet
THAI Smile, the new light premium regional sub-brand of Thai Airways International (THAI), has taken delivery of its first aircraft, an A-320 airplane, in Hamburg, Germany in the last days. The delivery... more
IndustryC-27J airplane: positive tests for the flight-refuelling with the KC-767A tanker
Turin, Italy - They are ongoing at the Italian Air Force base in Pratica di Mare, near Rome
The C-27J is carrying out flight-refuelling tests with the KC-767A tanker at the Italian Air Force Base in Pratica di Mare with the collaboration of the 14° Stormo of the Italian Air Force, Alenia Aermacchi,... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance: Qantas CEO denies rumours of a takeover bid
Sydney, Australia - "Just pure speculation"
Speaking on the sidelines of a charity event in Sydney, Qantas chief executive officer Alan Joyce denied the rumours of a possible takeover bid of the company by a group which includes several former Qantas... more
IndustryMitsubishi Aircraft receives MRJ landing gear for function test
Tokyo, Japan - From Sumitomo Precision Products Co. Ltd.
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has received the landing gear from Sumitomo Precision Products Co. Ltd. for use at the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) in-house function test. The landing gear consists... more
Fair and shows"Russian Knights" suspend UK trip: no Sukhoi Su-27 aircraft exhibition during Farnborough
Moscow, Russia - A lack of permits blocked the team
The Russian Knights have suspended their trip to the United Kingdom to take part in the "Farnborough Air Show". The sad news has been reported by Russian press agencies today July 5, 2012. This will... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: Tallinn airport over 1 million passengers in the first half of 2012
Tallinn, Estonia - A 21.4% increase compared to the previous year
The Tallinn Airport performance in the first half of 2012 was the all time record for the Estonian hub: 1.06 million passengers overall passed through the "Lennart Meri" Airport this year. This is a... more
IndustryAircraft and industry: Giuseppe Orsi wants to hire Guy Griffiths to lead new SuperSelex
Rome, Italy - The Group Managing Director – International of BAE Systems expected as the new president
Italian dailies reported today that Giuseppe Orsi, CEO of Finmeccanica, is looking to an Englishman to lead the new SuperSelex, the Finmeccanica subsidiary which is expected to integrate the current Selex... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: code-share and partnerships boost its Q2 revenues
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Total network grows to 308 destinations
Etihad Airways announced a 31 per cent increase in its Q2 2012 revenues to US$1.25 billion (2011: US$957 million), contributing to first half 2012 revenues up 30 per cent to US$2.24 billion (US$1.73 billion).... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough Air Show" 2012: no flying display for the Airbus A-400M aircraft
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Only static display for the transport plane
Contrary to previous announcements (AVIONEWS), most probably Airbus will not perform a flying display at the "Farnborough Air Show" 2012 with its A-400M aircraft, which will be only be exposed in the static... more
IndustryAircraft and industry: Mahindra could be interested in bidding for Hawker Beechcraft
Mumbai, India - As reported by the "Bloomberg" website
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, an Indian automaker, which is part of the Mahindra Group, could be interested in the acquisition of Hawker Beechcraft, American giant of the aircraft industry, according to... more
AirlinesVirgin Australia orders 23 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft
Sydney, Australia - At the same time it delays the delivery of some 737 NG to beyond 2016
On Thursday 05/07/2012 Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd has announced an order of 23 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft: considering the normal price list it is a deal worth 2.19 billion dollars (roughly 1.75... more
AirlineseasyJet inaugurates Summer route Lamezia Terme/Paris-Orly
Milan, Italy - The new direct flight towards the French capital starts today
easyJet inaugurates today the new seasonal link from Lamezia Terme to Paris-Orly during the Summer season until September 2, 2012 with two weekly flights on Thursday and Sunday. Vincenzo Speziali, SACAL... more
DefenseItalian Navy. Identified battleship "Roma": the first images of the finding (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The official conclusion that the Italian Navy has drawn from the photographic evidence shown at the press-conference
Images have unequivocally shown consistency between the anti-aircraft guns of the wreck and those that were embarked onboard the battleship “Roma”. This is the official conclusion that the Italian Nav... more
AirlinesMeridiana Fly obtains a debt extension: stock value rises
Milan, Italy - +4.4% in a single day
Italian financial dailies have underlined that Italian carrier Meridiana Fly's shares have increased to 0,758 Euros per share (+4.4%). This growth is probably due to the decision made by banks to extend... more
ReportAircraft and crisis: Western countries ask Moscow to find asylum for Assad
Moscow, Russia - Kofi Annan proposes a transitional government body in Syria
Despite declarations after the extraordinary Nato summit called by Turkey after the F-4 Phantom II aircraft that was shot down, new revelations about the Syrian situation suggest a potential Nato involvement... more
AirlinesArmavia drops the purchase of a second Sukhoi SSJ-100 aircraft
Yerevan, Armenia - As suggested by local media reports
In contrast with last month's news Armavia, the most important Armenian airline, seems to be determined to drop its plans to purchase a second Sukhoi SSJ-100 aircraft, according to reports released by... more
IndustryAircraft and industry in Italy: top management reshuffle in Vitrociset
Rome, Italy - Giorgio Zappa will replace Antonio Bontempi as CEO of the Italian firm
A top management reshuffle in Vitrociset: in all likelihood the switch between the current chief executive officer Antonio Bontempi and Giorgio Zappa will be made official on Thursday 06/07/2012. Zappa... more
AccidentsUTair helicopter crashes: four victims
Moscow, Russia - Another tragedy after the ATR-72 accident
Four people died today after a UTair Eurocopter AS-350 helicopter crashed. The helicopter went down near an airfield in Russia's Far East Yakutia region. "The AS-350 helicopter that went down took off... more
AccidentsTornado crash in Scotland: search for the second aircraft airmen resumed
Moray Firth, United Kingdom - Crew of the first aircraft has already been retrieved
The search for the two airmen of the second Tornado aircraft of the Royal Air Force (RAF) which crashed yesterday 03/07/2012 in the sea, off the Scottish coast (AVIONEWS) restarted this morning: they were... more
AirportsAircraft and firms: the highest bid for Aeroporti di Roma Retail comes from Lagardère
Rome, Italy - A 229.4-million-Euro offer
229.4 million Euro (roughly 288.1 million dollars or 184.25 million GBP): this is the amount that AdR (Aeroporti di Roma, the management firm of the Roman airports Fiumicino and Ciampino) will have at... more
AirportsBrussels South Charleroi Airport: +9% passengers in June
Brussels, Belgium - Equal to 573,901
Brussels South Charleroi Airport registered a total of 573,901 passengers in June, an increase of 9% compared to the 524,343 passengers registered in the same month last year. This traffic increase... more
SecurityEurofighter Typhoon aircraft: securing air space over London during the Olympic Games
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The RAF conducted extensive training
Eurofighter Typhoons aircraft of the Royal Air Force (RAF) will be on high alert during the "Olympic Games" in order to secure the air space over London. Prior to the start of this international event... more
IndustryAirbus attracting talent at the "Farnborough Airshow"
Toulouse, France - The aircraft manufacturer to recruit over 4,000 people in 2012
Airbus will once again showcase job and career opportunities for talent (graduates and experienced professionals) at the "Farnborough International Airshow" in the UK. From July 9th to 15th, a series... more
HelicoptersBell delivers a 412 helicopter to NYPD for counter-terrorism missions
Fort Worth, Usa - The industry announces addition to management team
Bell Helicopter announced the delivery of a 412 helicopter to the New York Police Department. The NYPD currently has three 412s in service for a variety of missions ranging from search and rescue at sea... more
IndustryAircraft and industry: Hawker Beechcraft is looking for buyers and investors
Wichita, USA - A list with more than 35 potential organizations
Hawker Beechcraft, an American aerospace manufacturing company, is trying to pick out a short-list of potential investors. This is a part of the plan developed to emerge from bankruptcy reorganization:... more
ReportUrals joyride Antonov airplane. Carrier licence suspended
Moscow, Russia - The biplane has been often used for illegal flights
Avi-Azov, the little domestic Russian airline that had a light aircraft go missing over the Ural mountains last month (June 11, 2012), has been banned from flying (AVIONEWS). "After an inquiry, the... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: three of the main airports operators meet in Seoul
Seoul, South Korea - Top managers of Incheon Airport, Aéroports de Paris e Schiphol Group
A meeting between the top managers of three of the most important airport operators in the world is being held in Seoul (South Korea). The summit, organized in order to share the sector know-how, and to... more
Military aviationJapan orders first F-35 aircraft batch
Tokyo, Japan - A vote of confidence from Tokyo
Tokyo has agreed to order a first batch of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft despite recent concerns about deliveries and costs. A first batch of four aircraft has been ordered by Japan which has confirmed... more
Fair and showsBombardier arrives at "Farnborough Airshow 2012": aircraft and customer support solutions
Montreal, Canada - Global 6000, Challenger 300, Learjet 45 XR, Q-400 NextGen and the CRJ-900 NextGen on static display
The world civil aircraft manufacturer, Bombardier Aerospace returns to the "Farnborough International Airshow" with an impressive display of its diversified portfolio of business and commercial aircraft.... more
ReportAircraft and conflicts: United States apologizes. Pakistan reopens Afghan supply routes
Islamabad, Pakistan - New threats from the Taliban
International press agencies reported today the reopening of the Afghan supply route. The route was blocked one year ago as a countermeasure against US Predator and Reaper drone strikes in Pakistan. In... more
IndustryEurocopter's X3 hybrid helicopter about to start the military part of its US tour (VIDEO)
Huntsville, USA - First of 5 legs, the last of which will be at the Pentagon
Eurocopter's X3 hybrid helicopter promotional tour in the United States is running (AVIONEWS), and in a few days it will start its displays in some military bases. The "Military" part of the X3 tour... more
Press releaseTransport by aircraft: today ECC to champion Air Passengers Rights
Rome, Italy - In 28 airports across Europe
As the holiday season begins, passengers leaving from European airports should be confident about their rights in case of flight delays, cancellation or lost luggage. Today, at 28 airports across Europe... more
DefenseUnited Kingdom deploys anti-aircraft missile systems in advance of the Olympics
London, United Kingdom - "I'm not sure I can sleep in a house knowing there are missiles on the roof"
The English government has confirmed it has placed six anti-aircraft missile batteries around London in advance of the Olympics. Two of these batteries have been deployed atop two apartment buildings,... more
Science and technologyEC: new smartphone app to give information about passenger rights
Brussels, Belgium - While travelling this Summer
Passengers stranded at airports or awaiting missing luggage may now use a smartphone application to check their rights immediately and on the spot. Just in time for the summer holidays, the European Commission... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: Italian ENAC board expresses its "Deep concern" for the management of Palermo airport
Rome, Italy - The qualification for the maintaining of the concession will be verified
ENAC (Ente Nazionale Aviazione Civile, the Italian authority for civil aviation) board of directors, as requested a few days ago by its president Vito Riggio examined the economic situation of Gesap, the... more
CargoIata: Qatar Airways to host "2013 World Cargo Symposium"
Geneva, Switzerland - The major issues are increased efficiency and security
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the seventh World Cargo Symposium (WCS) would be held in Doha, Qatar, from 12-14 March 2013. The event, which will explore the theme of... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: Thursday will be another day of strikes for Milan airports
Milan, Italy - Industrial action against the will, expressed by Milan municipality, to sell its stake in the management firm
Thursday 05/07/2012 will be another hard day at Malpensa and Linate: the Milan airports will experience some problems because of two different strikes. The first one was called by UGL (Unione Generale... more
IndustryBoeing forecasts a 34,000-aircraft market in the next 20 years, worth 4.5 trillion dollars
London, United Kingdom - A strong growth from the Asia-Pacific region is expected
According to the Boeing's CMO (Current Market Outlook), the American giant of the aeronautical field forecasts the overall sale of 34,000 aircraft, worth 4.5 trillion dollars (roughly 3.57 billion Euro... more
AirlinesAll Nippon Airways means to purchase more Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft
Tokyio, Japan - The airplane exceeded company's expectations
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Tokyo-based Japanese company, was the first airline to order and to utilize the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, and now its fleet includes 10 of them, with another 45 (divided... more