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IndustryEmbraer Defense & Security delivers the first modernized AF-1B jet fighter airplane to the Brazilian Navy
Gavião Peixoto, Brazil - The ceremony held in the last days
Embraer Defense & Security held the delivery ceremony of the first modernized AF-1 (AF-1B) fighter jet to the Brazilian Navy at its industrial plant in Gavião Peixoto, in outstate São Paulo. The ceremony w... more
AirportsAirplanes. Fire at airport. Aeroporti di Roma asks to ENAC operating reduction of 60% at Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - Still too much uncertainty by the competent authorities on the defintive data of the analysis
Aeroporti di Roma (Rome-Fiumicino and Ciampino airports management company) asks to ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) a reduction of the airport operativeness of "Leonardo da Vinci" at 60%. The decision... more
ReportJapan, the volcano active: airplanes redirected, Kuchinoerabujima isle evacuated (VIDEO)
Tokyo, Japan - Alert level 5; the Shindake mountain and smoke column supervised
Alert status at level 5 (the maximum) for the sudden wake of the volcano on Shindake mountain of the Kuchinoerabujima Japanese isle, in the North-East of the Country and at about 1000 km on the South-West... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against FedEx Corp. for alleged hazardous material violations
Atlanta, USA - For USD 58, 600
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $58,600 civil penalty against FedEx Corp. of Memphis, Tenn., for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials Regulations. The F... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a happy Italian Republic Day to everybody
Rome, Italy - The Agency will open again next Wednesday, June 3rd, after a long week-end
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, readers, fans of social networks and reporters that it will be closed next June 2, in the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the proclamation of the Italian Republic. The... more
AerospaceBoeing awarded first commercial human spaceflight mission
Houston, Usa - NASA authorizes post certification mission under Commercial Crew contract
NASA issued a task order as part of Boeing’s $4.2 billion Commercial Crew Transportation Capability (CCtCap) contract recently to include the company’s first-ever service flight to the International Spa... more
SecurityAirplanes and health. FAA and industry will study pilot fitness
Washington, Usa - After the recent Malaysia Flight 370 and Germanwings Flight 9525 accidents
The FAA is working with the commercial aviation and medical communities to study the emotional and mental health of US commercial aircraft pilots. The joint FAA and industry group known as the Commercial... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: shareholders' meeting approved 2014 financial statement
Milan, Italy - Appointed new Board of Statutory Auditors and new legal audit firm for 2015-2023 period
Meeting today in an ordinary session under the chairmanship of Gilberto Benetton, the shareholders of Autogrill SpA examined and approved the financial statement for 2014 and voted to write all the profits... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines renews its aircraft fleet of the medium haul
Milan, Italy - The plan will be completed within the end of 2017
Austrian Airlines, a Star Alliance member, has officially begun the renewal of its own fleet for medium haul, with the replacement of Fokker, currently in service. The renewal plan will be completed within... more
Finance and economyAircraft and economy. Ansaldo: the activity blocked for a year? The felays by the Chinese antitrust
Milan, Italy - Concern about the future of STS and Breda by workers and managers
After about EUR 2 billion spent by the Japanese Hitachi for the purchase of the two Ansaldo (Breda and Sts, Ed), expectations were for a fast closing of the sale, to enable the Italian Group Finmeccanica... more
AerospaceArianespace launched two commercial satellites for the Americas on Ariane 5 (VIDEO)
Kourou, French Guiana - DIRECTV 15 and SKYM-1
On its fourth launch of the year, the second with Ariane 5, Arianespace successfully launched two direct TV broadcast satellites for high definition and 4K ultra high definition services: DIRECTV 15, for... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: PMM relocation from Node 1 to Node 3 on the ISS
Turin, Italy - The Italian Space Agency element derived from the Multipurpose Logistics Module fleet built by the industry for NASA
The Permanent Multipurpose Module (PMM), the Italian Space Agency element derived from the Multipurpose Logistics Module fleet built by Thales Alenia Space for NASA, has been successfully relocated on... more
Finance and economyAircraft and Finmeccanica: what will be the future divestitures Group?
Rome, Italy - Besides Selex ES, the possible "Candidates" are DRS and MBDA; the Italian industrial heritage at risk?
After the sale of the transport sector to the Japanese Hitachi, other companies controlled by Finmeccanica would risk of being sold for "Making cash and reduce the debt" (cit.) of the Italian industrial... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines and Croatia Airlines launch code-share operations
Singapore, Singapore - Both Star Alliance partners
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Croatia Airlines customers can now enjoy more choice and convenience when travelling between Singapore and Croatia as a result of a new code-share agreement between the Star... more
DefenseAircraft and helicopters. South Korea: the expenses in the defense by the Asian Country
Seoul, South Korea - Tankers, training helicopters, missiles
The analysis of the bids received by the South Korean Ministry of Defence for 4 refueling aircraft continued throughout the month of May: vying the American Boeing with its KC-46 "Pegasus", the European... more
Finance and economyAirbus Group shareholders approve all resolutions at 2015 AGM
Amsterdam, Holland - Including the appointment of a new independent director and conversion into a European Company
Shareholders of Airbus Group approved all 13 resolutions proposed at its 2015 Annual General Meeting, including the appointment of a new independent director and conversion into a European Company (Societas... more
Military aviationAircraft and araments. United Kingdom: Raytheon and MBDA in the running for the missiles of F-35B (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - The choice set for 2018 is between SDBII and "Spear Cap 3"
The choice for the missiles with the RAF (Royal Air Force) will equip its own F-35B aircraft, will not be taken until at least 2018: to make this known the British Ministry of Defense spokesman. The possible... more
HelicoptersMilitary helicopters. Taiwan: 4 new UH-60M "Black Hawk" delivered (VIDEO)
Taipei, Taiwan - The Taiwanese Army will receive in total 60 models for 2019, for an estimated value of USD 3,1 billions
The Army of Taiwan received the second batch of UH-60M "Blak Hawk" from the United States, after the first one delivered in December 2014: four combat helicopters arrived and assembled at the air base... more
Press releaseAirplanes, helicopters, ships and experts. EC makes progress on agenda on migration
Brussels, Belgium - The first proposals adopted of its comprehensive approach to improving the management
Two weeks after presenting the European agenda on migration, the Commission yesterday adopted the first proposals of its comprehensive approach to improving the management of migration. Following the... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC and temporary reduction of the operativeness capacity at Fiumicino: it will be about 80% from midnight
Rome, Italy - It was returned to 100% in the last days
"The Italian Civil Aviation Authority, ENAC, unveils that it has decided a temporary reduction of the operative capacity at the Rome-Fiumicino airport, following to the precautionary seizure measure of... more
AirlinesAircraft and economy. after Inteprid, contrary to the restructuring plan of Skymark also Airbus?
Tokyo, Japan - The opposition of the two companies could be fatal for the Japanese low-cost
Still troubles for the Japanese carrier Skymark Airlines: after searching legal protection from the creditors (taking advantage of the rules on the Corporate Reorganisation law) because losses of USD 590... more
AirportsAircraft and airport. Belgium: closed until 5:30pm the air space due to an electrical fault
Brussels , Belgium - Long delays and many cancelled flights
Today the Belgium and Luxembourg airspace will remain closed at least until 5:30pm due to a failure in the electrical system of "Belgocontrol". The company regulates the air traffic nationwide, and has... more
AirlinesAlitalia reinforces the links between Italy and Algeria, served by A-320 aircraft
Rome, Italy - With the new direct connections Malpensa-Algiers, twice per week (Monday and Thursday)
Alitalia will start next June 1st the new international direct service from Milan-Malpensa/Algiers, reinforcing the link offer between Italy and the North Africa. The new flight represents also an useful... more
Science and technologyAircraft and missles: confirmed the Russia's decision to sell the S-300 to Iran
Moscow, Russia - Yet to decide "When" and "How". Protests from Israel and the US
Confirmed yesterday, on May 26, 2015, Moscow's decision to sell Iran the disputed missile system S-300 anti-aircraft, to make it known the deputy head of the Security Council, Yevgeny Lukyanov, thanks... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus Group plans major presence at "Paris Air Show 2015"
Toulouse, France - The event will take place from June 15-21 at Le Bourget
Airbus Group will showcase its innovative range of commercial and military aircraft, space systems and emerging technologies at the "Paris Air Show 2015", which runs 15-21 June at Le Bourget. More A-350XWB... more
AirlinesAircraft and economy. Ireland: Dublin accepts the proposed acquisition by IAG for Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - Satisfied the CEO Willie Walsh, there will be not any redundant
After months of negotiations, the sale of the Irish carrier Aer Lingus reached its natural conclusion: in late last night, May 26, 2015, Dublin has decided to sell its 25,1% of the low-cost, accepting... more
Military aviationMilitary aircraft. Gaza: new Israeli raids against terrorist positions in the strip (VIDEO)
Tel Aviv , Israel - The attack in response to the rocket firing towards Israel
Israeli aircraft raids hit during the early hours of today, May 27, 2015, "Four terrorist infrastructure" (cit.) Located in the Gaza Strip, told a military spokesman from the Tel Aviv army. The attack... more
Report"Frontex" expands its joint operation "Triton" with airplanes, helicopters, vessels, boats and team
Warsaw, Poland - Another important development is the establishment of a regional base in Sicily
"Frontex" Executive Director, Fabrice Leggeri, signed the amended operational plan of the Joint Operation "Triton", expanding its operational area and bringing in a number of additional experts, vessels... more
HelicoptersSale of the first Bell 429 MAGnificent helicopter announced and destined to a Russian customer
Fort Worth, Usa - It is the first aircraft certified through the MSG-3 process
Bell Helicopter announced it has sold the first Bell 429 in Russia outfitted with the Bell 429 MAGnificent, a customization of the cabin interior with a variety of seating configurations, and a wide range... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Sweden: SAS pilots' strike could escalate
Stockholm, Sweden - The turmoil would involve 300 employees throughout Scandinavia
The situation after the strike called by the pilots of the carrier Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) could deteriorate: to declare this the spokesman of the striking staff. By today, 26 May 2015, the agitation... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecasts. Bad weather in Italy: alert for strong winds and storms up to the South
Rome, Italy - An additional bulletin issued for unfavourable conditions and it extends that one already diffused
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a further bulletin for adverse weather conditons. It integrates and extends that one already diffused. In particular... more
Military aviationMilitary aircraft. Egypt: soon the arrival of 46 MiG-29 from Russia (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Strengthening the cooperation between Cairo and Moscow in the military
Citing a source from the Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG, the "Sputnik" agency has announced that in the near future Russia will deliver to Egypt 46 MiG-29 military aircraft, for an estimated value of... more
DefenseAircraft and defense: the Philippine authorities do not recognize the Beijing claims in the South China Sea
Manila, Philippine Islands - Manila will seek military support from the United States and Japan about this situation
During a press conference held on yesterday, May 25, 2015, the Philippine President Benigno Aquino told to the journalists that the Country civil and military aircraft will continue to fly over the South... more
Tilt-rotorsAircraft and helicopters. Japan: strong protests by the local population against the new US base in Okinawa
Tokyo, Japan - The 15 thousand demonstrators opposing also to the CV-22 "Osprey" deployment at Yokota Air Base
In the past days in front of the Japanese Parliament in Tokyo has been formed a human chain to protest against the construction of a new US military base in the southern island of Okinawa. The 15 thousand... more
AirlinesAircraft and transports: after the restructuring, the new Malaysia Airlines would be oriented to regional links
Tokyo, Japan - On the countrary the low-cost Malaysian airlines would offer routes to Europe
After the recent restructuring plan, the services of the new airline born from Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will focus on the Southeast Asia: Australia, China, India, but also Indonesia and Thailand. To declare... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: Rome-Fiumicino airport returns to be fully in service from today
Rome, Italy - Also the NOTAM will be cancelled
"ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, informs that the gates to access to Schengen and extra-Schengen areas of the Terminal 3 in 'Leonardo da Vinci' in Fiumicino are reopened from today, on May... more
AirlinesAircraft and economy. Ireland: is the offer to acquire Aer Lingus going to be accepted on this week?
Dublin, Ireland - To pave the way to the IAG offer, the expert report commissioned by the Dublin authorities
After receiving the report bytheir team of experts, the Dublin authorities would be ready to accept the takeover offer on this week for the low-cost carrier Aer Lingus, in which the government owns 25.1%:... more
DefenseAircraft and defense:soon Finland as part of the Nato? The Fears on the part of Moscow
Helsinki, Finland - The change caused by the annexation of the Crimea and the unpredictable Russian exercises
Strong concern by the Moscow authorities following the statement of Helsinki included in the program of the new government for a possible entry into NATO: Finland would resign to its historical neutrality... more
IndustryVolaris takes delivery of first two A-321 airplanes
Toulouse, France - First airline in Mexico to operate Airbus’ largest single-aisle aircraft
Volaris, a Mexican low-cost carrier, has received its first two A-321 aircraft, the latest being received during a ceremony at the Airbus Delivery Centre in Hamburg, Germany. Volaris’ aircraft will be t... more
Fair and showsBoeing will showcase sustainable aviation biofuel at "Expo Milano 2015"
Rome, Italy - The industry as sponsor of the USA Pavilion
Boeing will showcase its global efforts to develop sustainable aviation biofuel at "Expo Milano 2015"’s USA Pavilion, which highlights American industry, products and entrepreneurship in sustainability, n... more
AirportsAircraft and earthquakes. Japan: closed the Narita airport, after a quake of magnitude 5,3
Tokyo, Japan - Meanwhile in Nepal continue the aftershocks
Closed the air traffic in the two runways at Narita airport in Japan following an earthquake of magnitude 5,3 that struck on this morning, May 25, 2015, Tokyo and the other surrounding of the Japanese... more
AirportsGermany: still significant delays for the new Berlin airport
Berlin, Germany - The authorities deny a journalistic investigation, according to which the airport would remain unfulfilled
The Berlin authorities spokesman, Ralf Kunkel, has denied the reconstruction of the German newspaper "Bild am Sonntag" about the new International Airport "Willy Brandt" remaining unfinished. The blunt... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The list of the strikes in Italy for today
Rome, Italy - Five protests: four for 24 hours and one for eight hours
The Italian Transport Ministry unveils the list of the strikes predicted for today, on Monday May 25. In particular, the protests in the transports are: ANPAC, pilots and flight assistants of Alitalia... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecasts. Bad weather in Italy: alert for thunderstorms starting from the North
Rome, Italy - A yellow criticality today and tomorrow
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a new bulletin for adverse weather conditions. In particular, from the late afternoon of today, on Monday May 25,... more
AirportsNice airport. France: Atlantia, Fraport e Global Infrastructure Partners interested to the tender
Nice, France - The company of the Benetton family looking for a French partner to overcome the local resistances
After the publication of the tender for the shareholding of the Nice airport, the industry giants are sharpening their weapons for the acquisition of 60% of the French airport. Among the candidates,... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and roles. EHA: Jaime Arque new Chairman appointed
Rome, Italy - He replaced Vittorio Morassi
On 17th April 2015, the EHA (European Helicopter Association) Board of Governors gathered together to elect the new Executive Board of the Association. After 10 years of service Vittorio Morassi stepped... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian ANPAC: pilots and flight assistants by Alitalia and Cityliner on strike for 24 hours next Monday
Rome, Italy - The confirmation of the protest after an extraordinary meeting today
"ANPAC (Italian Civil aviation Association) confirms a 24 hour strike by pilots and flight assistants of Alitalia-SAI and Cityliner for next Monday, May 25, after an extraodinary meeting took place today.... more
ReportSpy-aircraft: rising tensions in the South China Sea (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - Chinese media accused Washington of "Raising the tension" in the area
The Chinese authorities are "Strongly dissatisfied" and have defined "Irresponsible and dangerous" the overflight by a US P8-A "Poseidon" in the airspace of the disputed Spratly Islands, in the South... more
Civil aviationAircraft and finance: the "Brexit" would threaten the presence of Airbus in UK
London, UK - To declare this the "Number one" of the Group in England, Paul Kahn
Among the first to take position against a possible exit from the European Union of the United Kingdom, the President of the Airbus British branch Paul Kahn declared at risk the Group's presence, in the... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: sale of helicopters in Sweden, "Suspected bribe"
Stockholm, Sweden - Swedish Judicial investigates into possible breaches of the procurement law
New scandal for the Finmeccanica's helicopter subsidiary: according to a survey of the weekly "L'Espresso" on sale today, May 22, 2015, AgustaWestland would be targeted by the prosecutors in Stockholm... more