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DefenseAircraft and defense: Russia threatens Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark - The Russian ambassador in Copenhagen "Invited" the Country to not join to the NATO missile shield
If Denmark would join to the NATO missile shield with the radars of its military ships, the boats would become the target of Russian nuclear missiles. This the shock-statement by the Moscow Ambassador... more
AirportsLondon Airport: the new expansion is planned for the next Summer
London, UK - The project provides two new tracks and the strengthening of the links with Scotland
A special committee is evaluating the new expansion plan at London-Heathrow airport. The project will be "Green lighted" during the Summer of the year 2015. In addition to the construction of two new... more
PeopleMauro Moretti (Finmeccanica), the Italian Transport minister for grace received?
Rome, Italy - Renzi would have a specialist for the ribbon cut at the "EXPO 2015"?
Surely the outline by Matteo Renzi is not wrong if in this mini-reshuffling of the Government would go a specialist at Transports Ministry. This should balance and reinforce the coalition with the NCD... more
Helicopters"HEMS Congress 2015". sixth edition event on helicopter air rescue
Massa Carrara, Italy - It will take place in May (from 14 to 16) at the Cinquale airport in Massa Carrara (Tuscany)
The preliminary program of the "HEMS 2015" event has been published. The congress dedicated to the helicopters and to the helicopter air rescue gathers every two years the Italian maxium experts, with... more
DefenseAircraft and finance: Germany increases the budget for the Defense
Berlin, Germany - The German Interior Minister: police and security need a better equip
The German government led by the Chancellor Angela Merkel approved an increase in the funds for the defense sector by about 6.2% over the next five years. The budget will rise from 1.2 billion to over... more
ConferencesAircraft. EASA-FAA "International Safety Conference"
Cologne, Germany - It will take place from 10-12 June in Brussels
The EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency)-FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) International Aviation Safety Conference will be held in Brussels, from 10-12 June 2015. It will bring together over... more
Science and technologySi2 airplane: solar energy can become a reality in Myanmar
Mandalay, Myanmar - Swiss ABB and International NGO PACT announced a joint partnership
On the occasion of the arrival of the Solar Impulse airplane in Mandalay, ABB the leading power and automation technology group, and PACT announced a joint partnership to bring solar energy to Myanmar. The... more
Fair and shows"LIMA 2015" (2). Finmeccanica-AW and Weststar sign orders for three helicopters
Langkawi, Malaysia - The industry sign MoU with PWN and CAE for FFS; its Training Academy received an AW-139 Maintenance Trainer Simulator
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland and Weststar General Aviation announced that a contract for three helicopters, one AW-119Kx, one GrandNew and one AW-169, was signed at the "Langkawi International Maritime... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters’ H-145 makes its Brazilian debut in month-long demonstration tour
Marignane, France - Visits to five cities to underscore this lightweight rotorcraft’s capabilities
The H-145 (EC-145T2) has arrived in Brazil for a customer tour to demonstrate the capabilities of this enhanced Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft in land-based and off-shore service. During visits to the... more
PeopleNBAA Welcomes Dr. Fang Liu as ICAO Secretary General
Washington, USA - She begins her term on August 1
China’s Dr. Fang Liu has been appointed to a three-year term as the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO's) secretary general, an announcement welcomed by the National Business Aviation A... more
Fair and shows"LIMA 2015": MHS Aviation receives an "Appreciation Award" for outstanding achievements in its oil and gas operations
Langkawi, Malaysia - The ceremony during the event in Malaysia
Malaysia’s MHS Aviation Berhad received yesterday an "Award of Appreciation" that acknowledged its achievements in operations for the oil and gas sector using Airbus Helicopters-built rotorcraft. This a... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Lufthansa (2). On the fourth day of strike action in a row, around half of Lufthansa’s scheduled long-haul and cargo flights will take off
Frankfurt, Germany - Lufthansa Cargo will be able to operate 40 per cent of its flights
Despite the fourth day of strike action in a row, Lufthansa will be able to operate around half of its flights on Saturday, 21 March. However, around 20,000 passengers will still be affected by flight... more
Civil aviationAircraft and economy: the current situation of SpiceJet is "Better" of the 2014 one
New Delhi, India - To declare the same company. Can we believe to this?
Indians carriers are experiencing difficult times: the lack of funds, the few investors and the inadequate weight on the financial markets of the connivance policies have caused several problems (mostly... more
AirportsIstanbul’s new airport to host "ACI Airport Exchange 2015"
Brussels, Belgium - The 10th edition of this event will take place on 8-10 December
İGA Havalimanı İşletmesi A.Ş –the company building the world’s biggest new airport north of Istanbul– has announced that it will host "ACI Airport Exchange 2015", the event that combines an extensive... more
AirportsYemen: after the clashes at the airport in Sana'a, at least 150 died as a result of three suicide attacks
Sana'a , Yemen - Meanwhile the President Abu Rabbu Mansour Hadi escaped to an air strike
On March 19, 2015, supporters of the President Abu Rabbu Mansour Hadi have fought against the rebel forces, loyal to the former President Ali Abdullah Saleh at the airport Aden (city of the southern Yemen).... more
AirlinesVueling and American Airlines sign a connection agreement for long range flights from/to Rome-Fiumicino airport
Milan, Italy - As gateway for the passengers that from USA fly to Europe and vice-versa
Vueling and American Airlines announced yesterday a connection agreement that will contribute to give a push to the long haul flights from Rome-Fiumicino. In addition it reinforces so its position as gateway... more
UAS-DronesDrone-aircraft: South Africa UAVs in defense of the rhinos
Pretoria, South Africa - The new technologies tested by the national parks authorities
To protect the rhinos from the increasingly frequent poaching incidents in the national park "Kruger", the concerned South African authorities (SANParks) have announced the use of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter Co. Ltd opens new office in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan - Inaugural customer reception held to honor history, celebrate future in key market
Bell Helicopter announced today the official opening of its new Bell Helicopter Co., Ltd. office in Tokyo. Located in Ebisu Garden Place Tower, the new office is within walking distance of the headquarters... more
Civil aviationThe Malaysian aircraft shot down in Ukraine: the pro-Russian separatists responsible for the massacre
Amsterdam, Netherlands - To prove that a fragment of the missile that hit the plane
A B-777/200 airplane from the carrier Malaysia Airlines was shot down while flying over Donetsk (Ukraine) July 17, 2014 (for more details, see also AVIONEWS). The incident was a turning point in the... more
AccidentsUruguay: Argentine plane crashed with ten people aboard
Montevideo , Uruguay - So far from the accident site have been recovered three bodies
In the late evening of yesterday March 19, 2015 a small Argentine plane crashed shortly after the takeoff from the Laguna del Sauce airport, in Uruguay. On board there were two pilots and eight passengers.... more
AirportsFrankfurt airport: the consequences of the Ukrainian conflict in the German airport
Frankfurt, Germany - Russian tourism in sharp decline because of the clashes
The conflict between the Ukrainian government troops and the pro-Russian separatist has consequences not only in human victim, but also from an economic point of view: the skies on the conflicted areas... more
AirlinesAirplanes and strikes. Lufthansa published special flight timetable for today
Frankfurt, Germany - Despite the third day of action in a row, the Group once again operate three quarters of its 3,000 daily flights
The Vereinigung Cockpit pilots’ union (VC) has called another strike on Lufthansa’s short and medium-haul flights for today, 20 March 2015–the third one in three days. Lufthansa had to cancel 700 fligh... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia about the Italian ENAV strike today: reduction of flights to limit hardships, international flights regular
Rome, Italy - The protest announced by UNICA union for eight hours
Alitalia, as other airlines, had to plan a marked reduction of its flights to limit the hardships to its customers. This due to the national strike of the ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) personnel,... more
IndustryBoeing delivers first South Carolina-built B-787/9 airplane
North Charleston, Usa - It is the 250th Dreamliner to be delivered
Boeing has delivered the first 787/9 assembled at its North Charleston, SC, facility to United Airlines. The airplane also marks a milestone for the 787 program as the 250th Dreamliner to be delivered. In... more
Press releaseTim Clark-Emirates cautions: "American consumers and regional State economies the ultimate victims of US carriers’ protectionist campaign"
Washington, USA - Debunks allegations of subsidy and “stealing traffic” in white paper presented by Delta, American, and United
"American consumers, international gateway airports, local and regional economies, and businesses will be the ultimate victims of the protectionist campaign being run by Delta, American, and United Airlines",... more
AirlinesAircraft and economics. "Lufthansa Cargo 2020": ambitious investments for the future
Frankfurt, Germany - The revenue will grow even in the 2015
2014 was a year with excellent results for the German carrier specializing in freight Lufthansa Cargo (LC): an increase in profits equal to +26.6% obtained in a competitive market, intended to improve... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: the investor expectations were not met
Rome, Italy - After the 2014 budget presentation the analysts are wondering when the Group will provide gains again
Finmeccanica disappointed the markets on the Stock Exchange yesterday on March 18, 2015. The Group lost 2.8%, after the 2.6% from two days ago. The fall on the stock is due to the disappointment from the... more
IndustryBoeing eco-Demonstrator 757 flight tests focus on aerodynamic efficiency
Seattle, Usa - Collaboration with TUI Group, NASA to reduce fuel use, carbon emissions
Boeing has begun several months of flights with its ecoDemonstrator 757 airplane to evaluate new technologies to improve commercial aviation's efficiency, reduce noise and carbon emissions. The industry... more
AirportsYemen: closed the Aden city airport
Sana'a, Yemen - Six dead in the clashes between opposing armed factions. All the flights are suspended
Today, March 19, 2015 the airport in Aden (city in the southern Yemen) was closed because of the violent firefights from the last night concentrated within the structure; all flights are now suspended... more
Civil aviationLibya: bombarded the Tripoli-Mitiga airport
Tripoli, Libya - It's the only airport still active in the Country at war
According to sources from the pan-Arab TV "Al Jazeera" in these hours Libyan aviation aircraft hit the only operational airport the Libyan capital, Tripoli. "Military aircraft of Khalifa Haftar bombard... more
AirlinesAircraft. easyJet about the strike in Italy tomorrow
Milan, Italy - The airline predicts an impact on its schedule in particular at Malpensa, Fiumicino and Naples airports
"easyJet has been informed about the local and national strikes of the transports sector and by the flight assistants in Italy for tomorrow, on Friday March 20, from 10am to 6pm. The airline predicts... more
AirlinesAircraft and debts: the Japanese Skymark must repay EUR 650 million
Tokyo, Japan - The compensation was requested by the European Group Airbus
After seeking legal protection from the creditors (thanks to the incorporation of the standards on Corporate Reorganisation law), the Japanese carrier Skymark Airlines (SA) launched a bankruptcy proceeding... more
AirportsBeijing: the new airport between wealth and pollution
Beijing, China - The opening of it is planned for 2018
China has begun the construction of a new airport in Daxing, a suburb in the south of the capital Beijing: the inauguration of the facility is scheduled for 2018. The new airport will have seven tracks... more
AerospaceIt happened today. 19 March 1965: the Russian Alexey Leonov made the first spacewalk
Lausanne, Switzerland - Exactly 50 years ago, outside of the Voskhod 2 spaceship
Today is a special day in the history of space exploration. It is the day, 50 years ago, that Russian cosmonaut Alexey Leonov became the first person to walk in space. On 19 March 1965, Leonov exited... more
CuriositiesAirbus and Toulouse airport welcome a Brussels Airlines A-320 airplane with "Tintin" livery
Toulouse, France - The airplane is named "Rackham" after one of its most popular adventures
An A-320 airplane of Brussels Airlines with a special livery inspired by the Tintin comic book “Red Rackham’s treasure” has landed last Monday at Toulouse-Blagnac airport. The livery was unveiled at th... more
IndustryAir Madagascar brings the ATR-72/600 aircraft into its fleet
Toulouse, France - The airline places an order for three ATR-72/600 airplanes and introduces two more on lease
Today ATR and Air Madagascar, Madagascar's national airline, announced the signing of a contract for the purchase of three ATR-72/600 airplanes for a total of approximately 77 million dollars. The first... more
Fair and shows"LIMA 2015" (2). Airbus Helicopters Malaysia and BHIC seal jv agreement for regional aircraft simulation center
Langkawi, Malaysia - Bernard Josseaux has been appointed to head the Malaysian simulation jv and will be the GM of the simulation center
Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad (BHIC) signed an agreement today to acquire a 30 percent share in the Airbus Helicopters Simulation Center in Malaysia. This joint-venture agreement was... more
AccidentsAirAsia plane: on Sunday, Indonesia will suspend the researches
Jakarta, Indonesia - The remains of 56 victims are still missing
An A-320 plane of the Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia disappeared on December 28, 2014 while flying over the ocean between the Borneo and Sumatra. On board of the flight there were 162 persons. After... more
IndustryAirbus: Vueling takes delivery of its first enhanced comfort A-320 cabin featuring the "Space-Flex" concept
Toulouse, France - It is the first customer benefitting from the new exit limits
Spanish carrier Vueling, the low-cost platform for International Airlines Group (IAG), has taken delivery of the first A-320 incorporating the new Vueling cabin configuration. Thanks to an efficient use... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. Philippines Air Force takes delivery of its first C-295
Seville, Spain - The aircraft will play a key role
The Philippines Air Force has taken delivery of the first of three C-295 medium transport aircraft ordered from Airbus Defence and Space. The airplane was formally handed over in Seville, Spain where... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The calendar of the strikes in Italy fixed for next Friday
Rome, Italy - There are seven protests in the same day of March 20
The Italian Transports Ministry announced the calendar of the strikes in the air transport. The protests are all fixed for next Friday, March 20: - 20/03/2015, UNICA, Aircraft, staff by ENAV and... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: the BoD approves the 2014 financial statements ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Rome, Italy - 2014 results considerably above expectations and 2013
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, convened under the chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, examined and unanimously approved the draft of Group consolidated and Finmeccanica SpA financial statements... more
Civil aviationUSA: incentives and marketing against the excessive power of the biggest airports
Tucson, USA - These the "Gimmicks" of the smaller airports to win the competition
In America to face the problems related to the economic crisis of the recent years are not only the carriers, but also the smaller airports. The reasons are many: in a market of medium size and with... more
Latest newsTunisia (2): blitz inside the "Bardo" museum next to the Parliament
Tunis, Tunisia - Ongoing the intervention of the special Tunisian forces
Just these minutes the anti-terrorism special forces broke into the "Bardo" museum of Tunis, to free the tourists held hostage by three armed men. Disguised as soldiers, terrorists had tried to storm... more
Fair and shows"Lima 2015". Aerial Power Lines orders two H-135 aircraft from Airbus Helicopters
Langkawi, Malaysia - They will be the first ones in Malaysia fully outfitted for emergency medical missions
Airbus Helicopters today signed a contract with Aerial Power Lines Sdn Bhd (APL) for the purchase of two H-135 (EC-135) rotorcraft to be utilized on Emergency medical service (EMS) duties, and placed options... more
Latest newsTunisia (4): the victims were seven foreigners and a Tunisian
Tunis, Tunisia - Two Italians injured
Sources by "Adnkronos" reported that more than 200 visitors were in the museum at the time of the attack, including three employees of the City of Turin. Of the killed foreigners four would be of Polish... more
Latest newsTunisia (3): Stopped two of the three terrorists
Tunis, Tunisi - The victims would have risen to 10, according to the sources of online newspaper
Ongoing the blitz by the army: many people have been freed from the museum "Bardo" and managed to escape outside. In addition to Italian tourists, there would be English and French people. Stopped... more
UAS-DronesDrone-aircraft: American UAV shot down in the north-west of Syria
Washington , USA - The crashed model is a MQ-1 "Predator"
A Syrian press agency announced that an UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) from the US Army was shot down on March 17, 2015. The news was confirmed late in the evening of the last night from a US Air Force... more
Latest newsTunisia (5): the blitz ended
Tunisi, Tunisia - A Tunisian local radio speaks of 18 dead
The blitz by the Tunisian special forces to free the hostages in the "Bardo" museum in Tunis ended. The victims according to the Tunisian interior ministry are 4 Polish tourists, two British, one Tunisian... more
AirlinesJames Hogan-Etihad: "Open Skies is a model of success"
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The airline's CEO warned: the action by US carriers against those of the Gulf risks to compromise the competitive choice for travellers
"Open Skies" has been "A model of success, generating enormous benefits for travellers and for airlines in the US, the UAE and around the world", said James Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer... more