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IndustryFarewell to the rail sector in Italy, for years the pride of national industry
Rome, Italy - Cutillo: "The priority is to do the renovation"
The sale of the two Ansaldo to Hitachi is only the last of the divestitures that the Italian industrial system has continued since the early 90s. The gradual retreat from the railway sector began in... more
Military aviationFirst French strike against Isis from the "Charles De Gaulle" aircraft carrier
Paris, France - Struck a training camp
Firtst French strike against Isis started from the "Charles De Gaulle" aircraft carrier, arrived last Monday in the Gulf (see for detail AVIONEWS). Yesterday morning 4 Rafale fighter jets took off... more
Civil aviationAirlines and social media: Etihad in the storm's eye for two American boys who have lost a flight
New Delhi, India - Dozens of posts to require the carrier to pay the ticket to the two Americans
The national airline of the UAE is under the attention of the web for what happened to two American citizens a few days ago at the airport in New Delhi, Daniel Poe and Daniel A. Shiel . The young... more
Weather forecastsAircraft and forecasts. Bad weather in Italy: still alert for thunderstorms on the South, snow on Abruzzo and Molise
Rome, Italy - An orange criticality on Emilia Romagna, Marche, Abruzzo, Calabria and Sicily
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued an additional bulletin for adverse conditions. It integrates and extends that one already diffused in the last days. The... more
ReportDagospia. Moretti-Al Shemmari meeting (Finmeccanica-Mubadala fund):"Emirates' manager stands and walks away..."
rome, Italy - Diplomatic aftermath would have followed to a point that Renzi was forced to send a diplomatic peace mission, his emissary
The web publication "Dagospia" has today reported what is affirmed to have taken place during the meeting between the Finmeccanica CEO Mauro Moretti and the Emirates manager Homaid Al Shemmari at the... more
AirlinesAircraft and Finance: the acquisition offer for Aer Lingus by IAG is not enough
Dublin, Ireland - The Dublin government raises the stacks, asking to the CEO Willie Walsh to improve its proposal
There is a new chapter in the story of the carrier Aer Lingus: the Dublin government requested additional guarantees for selling its 25.1% of the Irish low-cost to IAG (International Airline Group, the... more
Fair and shows"Idex 2015": the United Arab Emirates announced purchases for 2.58 billion dollars
Abu Dhabi, UAE - For the Italian company Electronica a contract for $ 26 million
During "Idex 2015" the UAE armed forces have announced the signing of contracts for about two and a half billion dollars. This important spending comes after the lowering the price of oil that has... more
ReportFinmeccanica: Landini (FIOM CGIL) and Fedriga (League) criticize the Government and Finmeccanica on the sale of Ansaldo STS and Breda
Naples, Italy - Reactions from politicals and unions on the sale of the two Ansaldo subsidiaries to the Japanese Hitachi
After lengthy negotiations, Finmeccanica sold its stake (about 40%) of Ansaldo STS and Breda to the Japanese Hitachi; the sale of the two companies will be used to reduce the indebtedness of the Group... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines: grounded its aircraft fleet due to a problem, today minimal impact to its operations
Dallas, USA - The Safety of Customers and Employees is its highest priority and the airline is working quickly to resolve the situation
On Tuesday, Southwest Airlines discovered a required maintenance check on the standby hydraulic system, which serves as a back-up to the primary hydraulic systems, was overdue on 128 B-737/700 aircraft.... more
AirlinesIndia: the properties of the carrier Kingfisher Airlines used to repay the creditors
Mumbai, India - The debts of the airline amount to USD 1.5 billion
After the suspension of operations in 2012 and the withdrawal of the license on the following year, continues the unhappy moment for the carrier Kingfisher Airlines (KA) and its founder, the entrepreneur... more
Fair and showsHelicopters. "IDEX 2015" (3). AgustaWestland Aviation Services Llc to expand support capabilities in the Middle East
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The announcement made during the event
AgustaWestland Aviation Services LLC (AWAS), an Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) and Finmeccanica-AW joint-venture, announced it is expanding its range of support solutions serving the growing fleet of AW helicopters... more
Finance and economyHitachi agreement. Moody: Finmeccanica sale of transportation assets is credit positive
New York, USA - The press release issued by the Investors Service
Moody's Investors Service said that Finmeccanica SpA's (Ba1 negative) announced binding agreement to sell the bulk of its transportation assets to Hitachi, Ltd. (A3 stable) is a credit positive development... more
Fair and shows"IDEX 2015" (2): Airbus Helicopters confirms its long-term commitment to the Middle East‘s armed forces
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The scale models of the EC-645T2, EC-725 and NH-90 at the event
With hundreds of its rotorcraft operated by Middle East military services, Airbus Helicopters is further reinforcing the company’s regional presence to support these aircraft, which are used on missions t... more
ReportThe attorney is appealing against the acquittal of the former CEO of Finmeccanica Giuseppe Orsi
Rome, Italy - Another cold shower for future relations between the companies Finmeccanica and India?
Judicial sources report that the Public Prosecutor of Busto Arsizio would appeal to the Court of Milan in opposition to the acquittal for the former CEO of AgustaWestland Bruno Spagnolini and the ex-CEO... more
AerospaceASI and CNES: collaboration confirmed between Italy and France in space field
Rome, Italy - The Presidents of the two national agencies signed yesterday a MoU in Paris to reinforce the cooperation in the sector's key-areas
The cooperation reinforcement path continues between the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the French Centre National d'Études Spatiales (CNES). The respective Presidents, Roberto Battiston and Jean-Yves... more
Military aviationIsrael announces the purchase of 14 F-35 fighter jets
Tel Aviv, Israel - The first deliveries are expected at the end of 2016
The Israeli defense ministry announced the agreement with Lockheed-Martin for the supply of 14 F-35 fighter jets The economic value of the order is approximately $ 2.82 billion; the unit cost is about... more
UAS-Drones"IDEX" 2015. Drone aircraft: "Adasi S-100 Al Sabr", "Denel Seeker II" and "Integrator"
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The third day of the Abu Dhabi event has been entirely dedicated to UAVs
From February 22 to 26 is being held the biennial exhibition show "Idex" ("International Defense Exhibition"), the most important of the Middle-East in the defense sector. The third day of the Abu Dhabi... more
DefenseIndia speeds up the construction of new aircraft carriers
New Delhi, India - The target is to have available a fleet of 5 aircraft carriers
According to the newspaper "Times of India" New Delhi would be doing everything possible to speed up the construction plan of the new aircraft carriers. The urgency would due first of all from the confirmation... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecast. Bad weather in Italy: alert for strong winds, storms and snow
Rome, Italy - Orange criticality on Sicily, Marche, Abruzzo and Molise
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecast, diffused an additional bulletin for unfavourable conditions. It integrates and extends that one already issued. The notice... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: soon the German army will return to use the NH-90
Berlin, Germany - The stop had occurred after an accident last year, during an operation in Uzbekistan
Soon the Bundeswehr (the German army) will authorize the operational return of the NH-90, after the suspension in the early February; the stop had occurred for precautionary reasons, due to an incident... more
UAS-DronesAircraft drone: the new rules on UAV open the doors of the Middle-East to American companies
Abu Dhabi, UAE - After the Indian market, the Arab countries are among the most interested in new technologies for the military use
The new guidelines for the export of UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) announced by the US last week, have benefited (a lot) the manufacturers of drones for military use. For many years, these companies... more
Fair and shows"IDEX 2015" (5). Eurofighter Typhoon airplane powers forward thanks to the "Phase 3" contract
Abu Dhabi, UAE - An agreement valued at EUR 200 million
Eurofighter has released details of a new capability contract valued at EUROS 200 million delivering a suite of new enhancements to the Typhoon airplane. As well as introducing a number of upgrades... more
Civil aviationAmerican airports: expected a 44% increase in air traffic between California and China
Los Angeles, United States - Los Angeles and San Francisco will be the airports with the greatest increase of passengers
The American carriers expect an imminent increase in the passengers traffic between China and the United States: the more setting destination is California, thanks to the privileged access provided by... more
Defense"Idex" 2015: the Russian Rostec offers to Iran the latest model of anti-aircraft system
Tehran, Iran - The Antey-2500 is the evolution of the old S-300
February 23 began in Abu Dhabi exhibition biennial exhibition "Idex", one of the most important in the Middle East dedicated to airplanes, helicopters, and above all to the defense sector; the exhibition... more
Fair and shows"Idex 2015" (4). Finmeccanica-Selex ES together with Piaggio Aerospace for the maiden flight of the P-1HH HammerHead aircraft prototype
Abu Dhabi, UAE - SkyISTAR is new agnostic mission system for surveillance and patrolling missions which has been integrated into the programme
At "IDEX" exhibition which takes place in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) from 22nd to 26th February, Finmeccanica–Selex ES announced to have successfully contributed to the maiden flight of the prototype 0... more
Fair and showsHelicopters. "IDEX 2015" (3): Finmeccanica-Selex ES signs infrared seeker contract for the new UK-France missile system
Abu Dhabi, UAE - With MBDA France and SAGEM
During "IDEX 2015 Exhibition" taking place in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) from 22nd to 26th February, Finmeccanica-Selex ES announced to have signed with MBDA France and SAGEM a contract which will... more
Fair and shows"IDEX 2015" (2). MBDA solutions covering the full military spectrum
Abu Dhabi, UAE - In only five years, not less than seven missile systems have been delivered to customer Armed Forces
At the "IDEX/NAVDEX exhibition" which takes place between 22nd and 26th February, 2015 in Abu Dhabi, MBDA showcases its latest range of missiles and missile systems which covers the full gamut of requirements... more
HelicoptersThe Royal Thai Army acquires six EC-145T2 helicopters
Marignane, France - With a VIP installation
A further addition to the Royal Thai Army’s rotorcraft fleet has been committed with the acquisition of six light-utility EC-145T2, which is the newest and powerful model in Airbus Helicopters’ proven EC-... more
IndustryIndra will deploy next generation air traffic systems at Seoul-Incheon international Airport
Rome, Italy - Its technology will control one of the busiest airports in Asia, with over 45.5 million passengers in 2014
Indra and South Korea IIAC (Incheon International Airports Corporation) have signed contracts for the supply of the latest Navigation, Surveillance and Air Traffic Management (ATM) Systems to be operational... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (3): sold to the Japanese Hitachi the two Ansaldo
Rome, Italy - FIOM-CGIL calls for transparency on the choice about Hitachi
The sale of AnsaldoBreda and Ansaldo STS is done. In spite of everything and everyone Mauro Moretti has chosen the Japanese offer; economically identical to the one presented by Insigma two months ago. The... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Meridiana: meeting next Friday between unions and leaders of the Italian carrier
Rome, Italy - It will be the first meeting with the social partners, after the one in December 2014
Friday, February 27 the CEO of Meridiana SpA Richard Creagh will meet the unions. During the talks, at 10:30 am in Rome, the heads of the air company will present the new industrial plan to the workers... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance: Chairman of Aer Lingus renews its support to the acquisition from IAG
Dublin, Ireland - Colm Barrington states also the increase in revenue for the low-cost Irish
The President of the Irish airline Aer Lingus, Colm Barrington, has renewed his support to the offer by IAG (International Airline Group, the holding company that includes British Airways and Spain's Iberia)... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: binding agreements signed with Hitachi for the two Ansaldo industries
Rome, Italy - The simultaneous closing of the transactions is expected later this year
Today the Boards of Directors of Hitachi, Ltd. and Finmeccanica SpA have announced that they have signed binding agreements for the purchase and sale of: ‒ the current business of AnsaldoBreda SpA, w... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Ansaldo (2): press conference tonight about agreements with Hitachi Rail
Rome, Italy - It will take place at 7:30pm CET at Ministero dello Sviluppo Economico (Via Veneto 33)
Finmeccanica’s CEO and General Manager Mauro Moretti, and Hitachi Rail’s Global Chief Executive Officer Alistair Dormer, will comment on the agreements signed today between Finmeccanica and Hitachi Rai... more
SecurityAirline and safety: report of a coroner reopens the question of toxic gases in the cabin
London, United Kindom - For the first time recognized the link between the death of a pilot and poisoning by noxious fumes
For the first time in the United Kingdom was recognized the link between the death of a pilot (or a crew member) and the contaminated air breathed into the cockpit in years of service. To bring out these... more
Civil aviationAircraft and technological development. Will the Comac C-919 be the Chinese answer to Boeing and Airbus?
Beijing , China - According to the official sources by the Beijing government, for the new aircraft model there are already 450 orders
According to the official news agency "Xinhua", the company Comac (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) has completed the basic assembly of its new model of plane, the C-919; in the intentions of... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. "IDEX 2015". Finmeccanica-Selex ES laser business in Edinburgh sees major export success in 2014
Abu Dhabi, UAE - New orders from the US, Europe and Middle East
During "IDEX" exhibition, which takes place from 22nd to 26th February in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) Finmeccanica–Selex ES announced that in 2014 the company’s Edinburgh-based advanced laser bus... more
ReportAircraft carrier "De Gaulle" sent in the Persian Gulf against Isis
Paris, France - The french flagship to support the international coalition
The flagship of the Marine Nationale is operating from today in the sea of the Persian Gulf to support the international coalition in the complex of military actions that are hindering the advance of the... more
Weather forecastsAmerican airports: the storm "Quantum" blocks the southern United States
Dallas , United States - The most affected airports were those of Dallas and Denver
It was only a matter of time before the adverse weather conditions would hit also the south of the USA; the snow forced the cancellation of many flights in the airports of Texas, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft: the United States will train the Australian military force to use the UAVs
Canberra , Australia - The collaboration between the two Countries takes place after the new rules for the export of American drones
The Australian government has announced that will train in the United States to the use of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) members of its own air force. "It would be remiss of Australia not to continue... more
IndustryThales Alenia Space's CMMI Level 3 certification renewed
Rome, Italy - Ten years of continuous performance improvement to benefit all customers
Ten years ago, Thales Alenia Space began to apply CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration), the international standard that recognizes the performance and maturity of industrial organizations, at... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecasts (2). Bad weather in Italy: alert for thunderstorms, snow and strong winds
Rome, Italy - A bulletin for adverse conditions issued
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice predicts from tomorrow in the morning, on Tuesday February... more
Fair and showsAirplanes. Finmeccanica–Selex ES announces first flight of new Mirach 40 aerial target drone
Abu Dhabi, UAE - It was successfully tested in Sardinia and readily exportable
During "IDEX 2015" exhibition, which takes place in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) from 22nd to 26th February, Finmeccanica–Selex ES announced to have conducted successful flight tests of its new low t... more
Civil aviationAircraft and Finance: Irish unions favorable to Aer Lingus acquisition by IAG
Dublin, Ireland - The finish line for the CEO Willie Walsh is getting closer
After the strong resistance of the past weeks, it seems that the Irish trade unions have changed their minds about the Aer Lingus (AL) case; the offer of acquisition by IAG (International Airline Group,... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecast. Bad weather in Italy: still alert for thunderstorms on Puglia and Sicily
Rome, Italy - An orange criticality on these two Regions and on Calabria
The Italian Civl Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued an additional bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. It integrates and extends those already diffused in the... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica to take part in "IDEX 2015": airplanes and helicopters
Rome, Italy - It will take place Abu Dhabi, 22-26 February 2015
Finmeccanica takes part in "IDEX 2015" (International Defence Exhibition & Conference), which is held from 22 to 26 February in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Stand 06-A03). The biennial event is one... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: the fall in oil prices opens new opportunities
Rome, Italy - The fuel cost is the main source of cost for airlines
The rise of the oil prices will support the relaunch of Alitalia; the commercial policy of the airline will be much influenced by the fact that crude oil accounts for 39.4% of operating expenses. In... more
AerospaceE-GEOS (Italian ASI/Telespazio) wins tender of the EC to provide satellite maps for emergency management
Rome, Italy - Annually renewable contract of maximum four year duration is worth 12 million Euros
e-GEOS, a company established by Telespazio (80%) and the Italian Space Agency (20%), has been awarded a contract from the European Commission worth 12 million euros, to provide satellite maps for emergency... more
Civil aviationIndonesia: the carrier Lion Air grounded 6000 passengers
Jakarta, Indonesia - Angry travellers block all other terminal of the capital airport
Since the beginning of this week to Friday, February 20, passengers left stranded by the Indonesian carrier Lion Air (LA) were thousands; the unfortunate travellers were at Soekarno-Hatta airport of Jakarta... more
Fair and showsTwo acrobatic planes collide at "Aero India 2015" (3) (VIDEO)
Bangalore, India - Despite the accident the aircraft back to land: large damage but fortunately no injuries
Yesterday two aircraft collided in flight in front of the hundred of guests of "Aero India", the aircraft-show that is going in these days in Bangalore, a city in the south of the Indian subcontinent. During... more