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AirlinesEmirates launches 13th weekly flight to Kolkata and introduces First Class to the route
Dubai, UAE - Double announcement marks ninth anniversary of operating to the Indian city
Emirates announced two enhancements to its service to the Kolkata market. Commencing 29th March 2015 the carrier will add a 13th weekly flight between the West Bengal capital and its home and hub in... more
Weather forecastsAircraft and forecast. Bad weather in Italy: alert for snowfalls on the central Apennine
Rome, Italy - An orange criticality on centre-South
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of available forecast, issued an additional bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. It integrates and extends those already diffused. The notice... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: realistic simulation training to enhance safety and capabilities of aircraft SaR missions
Singapore, Singapore - Singapore-based AS-365 Dauphin simulator is the only such training device equipped with the CMA9000 system
The AS-365 Dauphin rotorcraft full-flight simulator at Airbus Helicopters’ Singapore-based training center has been upgraded to provide highly realistic training in both day and night search and rescue (... more
ReportSupposed terrorist blocked at Catania airport
Catania, Italy - Arrested after further controls. Today important day for new measures regarding fight to the Islamic terrorism
An Albanian man, who thought to fool the security measures, has been blocked at Catania airport. He had two tickets purchased on internet: a first with his real personal details for a link from Catania... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Antitrust: EUR 80,000 sanction imposed to Air France for limits on the return tickets
Rome, Italy - Regarding no-show-rule, similar actions towards Alitalia-CAI and Lufthansa
"A sanction (EUR 80,000) has been imposed to Air France for limitations predicted by airline in case of missed use by customers, of the first route of a return ticket or with multiple destinations. The... more
IndustryAircraft and photo. First Airbus A-400M for Malaysia rolled out of paintshop
Seville, Spain - The aircraft will perform its first ground tests and flights before delivery
The first Airbus A-400M new generation airlifter for the Royal Malaysian Air Force has now been painted in its new colours at the Airbus Defence and Space facility in Seville, Spain. In the coming... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-AnsaldoBreda: contract for new trains of Milan underground’s M4 line (Linate Airport)
Rome, Italy - For about 250 million Euro
Finmeccanica-AnsaldoBreda won a contract of about 250 million Euro for the supply of 47 driverless trains. The contract follows the signature of the agreement and the financing arrangements for line M4... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: BoD has taken note of the report by Moretti regarding the disposal in the transportation sector
Rome, Italy - And has invited him to continue the negotiation to reach the conclusion
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, chaired yesterday by Gianni De Gennaro, has positively taken note of the report of the Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, Mauro Moretti, regarding the... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecast. Bad weather in Italy: alert for thunderstorms on the centre-South
Rome, Italy - An orange criticality on all Sicily
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecast, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice indicates from the morning of today, on Thursday January 22, rains... more
ReportAirAsia aircraft accident: last phases of the QZ8501 flight before tragedy
Jakarta, Indonesia - The Indonesian Transport minister said them, in a hearing at the Chamber
Change of step in inquiries on the causes that have brought to Airbus A-320/200 airplane tragedy of AirAsia low-cost, went down in the Java Sea with 162 people on board. After the examination of the two... more
Civil aviationChina: fear aboard a Hainan Airlines' airplane
Changsha, China - Drunk traveller arrested by Chinese Air Marshal
Hard times for air travellers in China: after what happened a month ago on the route Hangzhou-Chengdu of the Xiamen air company, a similar incident occurred last Thursday on a plane of Hainan Airlines... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Aci Europe: new study reveals airports support 4.1% of GDP in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - Conducted by InterVISTAS
Last night, on the occasion of an event in the European Parliament hosted by Gesine Meissner MEP (Germany), Franck Proust MEP (France) and István Ujhelyi MEP (Hungary), ACI EUROPE released a new study... more
Civil aviationAir Arabia airplanes are going to conquer Chinese skies
Sharjah, UAE - The Arabic low-cost carrier tries to expand itself to East
Surviving in the Arab market of air carriers isn’t an easy task: the presence of three major air companies like Etihad, Emirates and Qatar Airways would make life difficult for anyone. Heading to low-cost i... more
IndustryATR airplanes: record year in terms of sales, deliveries, turnover and backlog
Paris, France - 160 aircraft and 120 options
The year 2014 ended for ATR beating last years’ records in sales; deliveries, turnover and backlog. The aircraft manufacturer's sales increased to 160 aircraft, along with 120 options, exceeding t... more
PeopleAirplanes and safety. EASA announces senior management changes with three key-roles
Cologne, Germany - They are three: Luc Tytgat, Olivier Ramsayer and Trevor Woods
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) announces three key management changes following the new organisation structure decided by its Executive Director Patrick Ky and announced on 1 September 2014. Effective... more
DefenseHelicopters. Mistral class ships: French in favour to respect contract with Russia
Paris, France - According to a survey by the local Institute of the public opinion
A survey has been conducted by the French opinion Institute (IFOP) about the matter of the Mistral class helicopter carriers. According to it, 66% of the French, that is two thirds of the population, consider... more
IndustryIndra reached agreement to develop new Eurofighter airplane radar
Rome, Italy - The company is a partner in the Euroradar consortium, which will equip the fighter aircraft with on-board the Captor-E
As a member of the Euroradar consortium, Indra has closed a 90 million euro deal to work on developing the new radar system Captor-E for Eurofighter airplane. Last November, on behalf of the secretaries... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and pilots. Oxford Aviation Academy and the third Chinese airline sign agreement
Melbourne, Australia - Boeing: increased demand in commercial aircraft sector creates new job opportunities
Next twenty years will be really stimulating for the aircraft industry at worldwide: from 2014 to 2033 it’s expected a 5% annual increase in passenger traffic. This forecast finds confirmation in the C... more
Civil aviationThe future of Balkanian airlines speaks Arabic?
Doha, Qatar - Will Qatar Airways be tempted by Slovenian Adria Airways’ acquisition?
In the past, the countries of the Middle East have already showed their interest in ex-Yu aircraft companies: Royal Jordanian Airlines part of a Jordan consortium, tried to purchase in 2008 a 49% stake... more
HelicoptersRobinson adds Garmin G500H and Autopilot to R-66 helicopter options
Torrance, Usa - An aircraft with this system will be on display at this year's HAI convention next March (3-4) in Orlando
Robinson Helicopter Company announces the Garmin G500H Avionics Display System and the Genesys Aerosystems HeliSAS autopilot are now available as options on new 2015 R-66 Turbine helicopters. The G500H... more
SecurityAirplanes. Anti-terrorism: soon the PNR EU database that records the passengers
Rome, Italy - Pending on the approval of the directive that for security and prevention will compare Europe to other overseas Countries
The green light is expected at the European Parliament for the PNR approval, one of the measurs to better face the terrorism threat by Islamic origin. If the PNR (Passenger Name Record) directive will... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse Si2 airplane: from Abu Dhabi to round-the world without fuel (VIDEOs)
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Unveiled the route that will touch two oceans and four continents
Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, the Swiss co-founders and pilots of Solar Impulse, along with their Partners, today revealed the detailed global flight route of Solar Impulse 2 (Si2). The first... more
Press releaseAirplanes and airlines. The strategic plan for the new Alitalia unveiled
Rome, Italy - With an unequivocal commitment by the new executive team and strategic investors to reinvent the carrier
The strategy for the new Alitalia was unveiled today, with an unequivocal commitment by the new executive team and strategic investors to reinvent the airline. Alitalia will introduce new routes, new... more
Press releaseAirplanes and carriers. Alitalia-SAI: BoD approved budget 2015
Rome, Italy - Led by Luca Cordero di Montezemolo
The first Board of Directors of the new Alitalia took off last January 1, 2015, has gathered yesterday chaired by Luca Cordero di Montezemolo. The BoD approved budget 2015 and numerous matters examined. In... more
Press releaseAirplanes and carriers. Antitrust fined Ryanair for EUR 550,000: assistance to passengers too much heavy
Rome, Italy - Through the call center service with fee
"Administrative fine for a total of EUR 550,000 to Ryanair, the Irish low-cost airline, for incorrect business procedures. In particular the accuse the assistance processes provided to passengers through... more
ReportAirAsia airplane: CVR listening seems to keep out terrorist attack
Jakarta, Indonesia - No other voice in the cockpit, only that of the pilots
After Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) listening of the AirAsia's Airbus A-320/200 airplane, went down in the Java Sea last December 28, the terrorist act theory seems to lose substance as cause of the disaster... more
SecurityEurofighter Typhoon aircraft watch over airspace during the "World Economic Forum 2015" in Davos
Hallbergmoos, Germany - It will take place from 21 to 24 January
Eurofighter Typhoons of the Austrian Armed Forces will be securing the airspace during this week’s "World Economic Forum 2015" in Davos. The organizers expect over 40 heads of state and government, as w... more
ReportAirplanes. Man on board with fake passport: stopped at Rome-Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - The event launches anti-terrorist measures and the airplane blocked at ground for over a hour
An episode that contributes to increase the level of stress after the recent events in Paris and the unsuccessful attack in Brussels. The words said by the Italian home office minister Angelino Alfano... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters fleet surpasses the 10 million flight hour milestone in service with the oil and gas sector
Marignane, France - Operations began with the Alouette during the 1960s and continued with rotorcraft in the Super Puma, Dauphin and Ecureuil families
Utilized worldwide in some of the most challenging conditions, the deployed fleet of Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft in service for the oil and gas industry has accumulated more than 10 million flight hours... more
IndustryAirbus: first 242 tonne take-off weight A-330 airplane successfully completed first flight
Toulouse, France - Paves the way for entry into service in 2015 with launch customer Delta Air Lines
The first 242 tonne Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) variant of the A-330 airplane has successfully completed in the last days its maiden flight, landing back in Toulouse-Blagnac Airport following a 3 hours... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecast. Bad weather in Italy: alert for rains on the North tomorrow
Rome, Italy - Abundant snowfalls predicted on the mountains
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice predicts from the early morning of tomorrow, on Saturday January... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. Meridiana in danger of compulsory administration and liquidation
Olbia, Italy - The hearing to examine the request to inspect the carrier’s accounts was held today. The judge will decide in the next days
The future of Meridiana can be decided by a tribunal as compulsory administration and maybe liquidation loom on the horizon. The civil court of Tempio Pausania in Sardinia has held a hearing today to decide... more
AccidentsAirAsia aircraft: two attempts to inspect the fuselage failed
Jakarta, Indonesia - Strong currents and poor visibility hinder the divers’ work
Indonesian divers have been trying in vain for two days to get inside the fuselage of AirAsia aircraft crashed in the Java Sea last 28 December. Strong currents and poor visibility caused the failure of... more
IndustryBoeing: Air Europa announced order for 14 Dreamliner airplanes
Madrid, Spain - Valued at $3.6 billion at list prices
Boeing and Air Europa announced yesterday an order for 14 B-787/9 Dreamliner airplanes, valued at $3.6 billion at list prices, the largest ever Boeing widebody order from a Spanish carrier. The order was... more
UAS-DronesUnmanned helicopters. OSCE sends a drone to investigate on bus shelling in Ukraine
Kiev, Ukraine - The aircraft collected imagery and video data of the shell impact crater
The SMM, OSCE’s Special Monitoring Mission whose mission is to facilitate dialogue among all parties to the crisis in Ukraine sent a drone (probably a reconnaissance unmanned helicopter) to collect data o... more
ReportSheveluc’s eruption: new orange alert for aircraft on Kamtchatka
Moscow, Russia - Ash coming out of the crater reached an altitude of 10.000 metres
The Sheveluch volcano is again threatening aircraft traffic over Kamtchatka peninsula, in the far east of the Russian Federation. Authorities assigned an orange aviation alert code, the second after the... more
Press releasePlanes. JC EU: a computerised booking system must indicate the final price to be paid for each flight from an EU airport in respect of which the fare is shown
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Judgment in Case C-573/13 Air Berlin
The German Federal Union of Consumer Organisations and Associations is challenging before the German courts the way in which air fares are presented in Air Berlin’s computerised booking system, as configured i... more
AerospaceVirgin Galactic: building of the new SpaceshipTwo almost completed
Los Angeles, USA - The construction of the second spaceplane had begun before the 31 October accident destroyed the first plane killing one of the pilots
The fatal accident occurred during a SpaceshipTwo test flight last 31 October did not stop Virgin Galactic project to take tourist to space. A new spaceplane is under construction in the Mojave, California... more
PeopleThales Alenia Space: EC VP Jyrki Katainen visits plant in Rome
Rome, Italy - He welcomed by the industry’s President and CEO, Elisio Giacomo Prette
Jyrki Katainen, the Vice-President of the European Commission, as well as European Commissioner for Jobs, Growth, Investments and Competitiveness, visited the Thales Alenia Space plant in Rome today. After... more
AirlinesAircraft and strikes. easyJet on protest by Italian ENAV staff predicted for tomorrow
Milan, Italy - The airline in advance cancelled 46 flights and rescheduled 15 ones from and to the national airports
easyJet has been informed about a strike by ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) staff for 4 hours fixed for tomorrow, on Friday January 16. The airline is making all possible to limit the hardships... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi: contract for the supply of two C-27J Spartan aircraft to Peruvian Air Force
Rome, Italy - The agreement also includes logistic support and technical assistance
On 31 December 2014, Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi signed a contract, valued at around 100 million euro, with the Peruvian Ministry of Defense to supply two C-27J Spartan tactical airlifters. The contract,... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Ernst & Young to present Aena’s comfort letter next week
Madrid, Spain - The Spanish airport operator listing seems to proceed according to schedule
The process leading to the listing of Aena, the company operating Spanish airports, is apparently going on without glitches. The advisor Ernst & Young should present the comfort letter requested by the... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. The “Newco” Alitalia-SAI to be presented in Rome on Tuesday
Rome, Italy - President Montezemolo, vice-president Hogan and CEO Cassano will hold a press conference. Francesco Di Giovanni appointed CEO of CAI
Alitalia-SAI will be presented to the media during a press conference to be held in Rome on Tuesday 20 January at 11:00 am. There will be the president Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, the CEO Silvano Cassano... more
Science and technologyAircraft and transport: SITA OnAir was launched last January 1st, 2015
Rome, Italy - Further details about it will be announced in the 2Q of this year
SITA and OnAir have formed SITA OnAir to help airlines realise the full potential of the connected aircraft. Today’s aircraft generate so much data in flight that airlines have to look for ways to make t... more
IndustryEurofighter aircraft: global air policing duties remain key role for 2015
Munich, Germany - The declarations by Alberto Gutierrez, CEO
Eurofighter Typhoon will continue to play a ‘key role’ as a deterrent and ‘policing capability’ for 2015 says Alberto Gutierrez, the Chief Executive Officer of Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH. With 427 air... more
AerospaceInternational Space Station: the suspected ammonia leak was a false alarm
Houston, USA - Astronauts returned back to the international sector. A computer malfunctioning may have caused the alarm to sound
Emergency is over on the International Space Station (ISS). As reported by AVIONEWS, the crew of the American and European sector had been evacuated to the Russian part of the orbiting base following an... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: ten years ago, Europe landed on Titan
Rome, Italy - In January 2005, the TAS-built Huygens space probe landed on Saturn's enigmatic moon
Ten years ago Europe celebrated the success of an exceptional mission, still the only one of its kind: a landing on Titan, Saturn's enigmatic moon, at a far greater distance than any atmospheric probe... more
PeopleGiovanni Contento (Uilm): the two Ansaldo must include an Italian partner
Rome, Italy - In an interview with AVIONEWS, UILM secretary approves the entering of a strong partner like the Chinese Insigma but says development and employment are fundamental
Giovanni Contento, national secretary responsible for the aerospace sector of the metalworkers’ Italian union UILM, was interviewed by AVIONEWS on 14 January. He gave his opinion on the Italian aerospace s... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. Embraer downgrades its estimates for 2014
São Paulo, Brazil - Meanwhile the Brazilian company launches its products on Southeast Asia markets to exploit the development potentialities of connections to smaller cities of the region
Embraer shares fell by 4% on Wednesday 14 January to 21.74 Real, their lowest level since October. The drop came after the company said that it had revised its estimate for 2014 free cash flow because... more
Military aviationFrench delegation will go to India to unblock Rafale aircraft deal
New Delhi, India - The agreement has been suspended for three years because of divergences on the assembly of fighters in India
France will try to save a contract for the supply of 126 Dassault Aviation Rafale aircraft to India. One of the world’s biggest defence deals might fall through because of a dispute around the assembly o... more