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IndustryFinmeccanica–Selex ES and Thales start work on UK-French Future Combat Air System sensor requirements
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France - The total value of the contract is €150M (£120M)
On November 5th, Laurent Collet-Billon, head of the French defence procurement agency (DGA), and Bernard Gray, Chief of Defence Materiel at the UK Ministry of Defence, launched the feasibility phase of... more
Helicopters"Indo Defence 2014" (3). Indonesia acquires 11 AS-565 MBe Panther helicopters
Jakarta, Indonesia - To be used in naval anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions
The Airbus Helicopters’ AS-565MBe Panther has been further validated by Indonesia’s order for 11 rotorcraft to be used in naval anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions. The deliveries are scheduled within thr... more
SecurityAirplanes and health. Ebola: Spanish nurse dismissed from hospital
Madrid, Spain - Contagions and deaths diminished in Liberia, but cases have increased in Sierra Leone
Teresa Romero, the first person to be infected with Ebola outside West Africa, was dismissed today November 5 from "Carlos III hospital" in Madrid. As reported by AVIONEWS, the woman, a nurse, had been... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. The new Alitalia is approaching the runway
Rome, Italy - The Italian airline is handing over its activities to the new company Alitalia-Sai, while EU could bring forward its decision on the agreement with Etihad
EU green light over Alitalia-Etihad agreement could arrive sooner than expected. As reported by AVIONEWS, the European Antitrust had postponed the deadline from November 3 to 17. According to sources quoted... more
Press releaseItalian metalworkers union Uilm on Finmeccanica: "The CEO’s downsizing is destroying human and professional resources renowned in the world”
Rome, Italy - Uilm declarations
We receive and publish, allowing the same opportunity to replies: “We are sure that in the coming months Finmeccanica CEO will be able to boast a result nobody ever achieved: impoverishing Finmeccanica b... more
HelicoptersFour companies compete for 30 attack helicopters Polish tender
Warsaw, Poland - The bidders are Airbus Helicopters in consortium with Heli Invest Services, Turkish Aerospace Industries, Bell Helicopter Textron Company and BIT SA
A Polish ministry of defence spokesperson said in a press-conference that four companies made their bids to supply 30 attack helicopters. The competitors are an Airbus Helicopters and Heli Invest Services... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: Soros-backed company is the new competitor of General Electric in the leasing sector
Limerick, Ireland - Waypoint Leasing sealed an agreement to buy 31 aircraft, among which there are 18 AgustaWestland AW-139s
Three weeks after General Electric purchased Milestone Aviation Group (for details see AVIONEWS), another company plans to conquer the helicopter leasing market. Waypoint Leasing, a company headquartered... more
Fair and showsEurofighter Typhoon airplane at the "Indo Defence" (2)
Jakarta, Indonesia - The consortium has adopted the theme of "Indonesia Ready for Take-off" for the exhibition
The Eurofighter Consortium showcases the Eurofighter Typhoon, one of the world’s most advanced fast-jet fighter airplanes, at "Indo Defence" (November 5-8 in Jakarta) because it believes the jet is "Probably t... more
Fair and shows"Indo Defence 2014" takes place from 5 to 8 November
Jakarta, Indonesia - Indonesia plays a key strategic role in the geo-political development of the region
"INDO DEFENCE 2014" takes place from 5-8 November 2014 at the Jakarta International Expo (PRJ) Kemayoran, Jakarta-Indonesia. The event is presented by the Ministry of Defence of the Republic Indonesia. For... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: the alert continues on the most part of the Peninsula
Rome, Italy - A red criticality for part of Liguria and the southern of Tuscany
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a further notice for adverse weather conditions. It integrates and extends that one already diffused in the last days. The... more
Military aviationNATO commander: Russian airplanes incursions are a message to the west
Washington, USA - General Philip Breedlove highlighted the unusual characteristics of flights recently intercepted in Europe
Recent Russian military airplanes’ flights close to European airspace (for details see AVIONEWS) are a clear message to the west, with which Moscow wants to show it is “A great power”. That is what the s... more
AerospaceAirplanes and space. Investigations over SpaceShip Two disaster: NTSB to review permits released by FAA
Los Angeles, USA - The Virgin Galactic aircraft explosion could question rules regulating “Space tourism”
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), US agency investigating on transportation accidents and currently committed to discover the causes of space airplane Spaceship Two explosion (for details... more
IndustryAirplanes and industry. Antonio Apa, Uilm: Moretti will close Finmeccanica? (VIDEO AVIONEWS)
Rome, Italy - In an interview with AVIONEWS, the unionist expresses his concerns over the Group reorganization plan by Moretti, appointed CEO by Renzi Government
On November 3, AVIONEWS interviewed the Italian metalworker union Uilm General Secretary Antonio Apa about Finmeccanica reorganization plan presented by the aerospace Group CEO Mauro Moretti during two... more
CargoDubai World Central: surge in freight traffic continues in Q3
Dubai, UAE - According to report issued today by operator Dubai Airports
The surge in freight volumes at "Al Maktoum International" at Dubai World Central (DWC) continued in the third quarter of 2014 with triple-digit growth, according to traffic report issued today by operator... more
ConferencesAircraft and conferences. Aci Europe and Eurocontrol about adapting aviation to a changing climate
Paris, France - Both associations today made the first of 2 key announcements
As stakeholders from throughout the air transport sector gather at this year’s 9th ACI Airport Exchange conference & exhibition taking place today and tomorrow, EUROCONTROL and ACI EUROPE today made t... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and technology. First remote air traffic control in Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden - The project was developed by the Swedish civil aviation agency and the aerospace company Saab Group
From next year take-off and landing airplanes in Örnsköldsvik airport in Sweden (530 km from Stockholm) will get instructions from Sundvall airport control tower, 166 km far. Here, a wall of slightly c... more
UAS-DronesUnmanned airplanes. More drones over French nuclear plants
Paris, France - After the cases recorded in October other flights were detected during the week-end and on Monday
Other Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) have been seen flying over French nuclear plants. Yesterday, November 3 at 7:00 pm local time, a drone was detected over the decommissioning facility of Creys-Malville,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: strong passenger growth continues in September
Geneva, Switzerland - “The three big stories in September were Europe, Russia and India", said <b>Tony Tyler</b>, its DG and CEO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September showing demand growth of 5.3% (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) over September... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Aena raises doubts on its own board of directors
Madrid, Spain - After the suspension of the initial public offering the company fears conflict of interests among its new partners
The suspension of Aena’s initial public offering (for details see AVIONEWS) raised doubts over the validity of the new board of directors, which in its October 17 meeting included representatives of i... more
UAS-DronesUkraine: anti-aircraft rounds against Osce unmanned helicopter
Vienna, Austria - The drone had detected military vehicles in the Donetsk region
Anti-aircraft rounds were shot against an Osce Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) on November 2 in Ukraine. The same Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe gave the news from its headquarters... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert on the most part of the Country
Rome, Italy - An orange criticality today on the North-West and on Friuli-Venezia Giulia
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecasts, issued an additional bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. It integrates and extends that one already diffused for Liguria... more
AirlinesAirplanes and policies. The French government takes measures to relaunch national air carriers’ competitiveness
Paris, France - Airlines may not pay the “Chirac tax” anymore. Air France would save 70 million Euros a year
The president of the socialist group at the Assemblée Nationale (the French chamber of deputies) Bruno Le Roux presented today a series of proposals to boost national carriers’ competitiveness to the Pr... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Aena privatizations: foreign investors do not trust official explanations
Madrid, Spain - There could be political matters behind the alleged technical problems
Investment banks coordinating Aena initial public offering explained the cancellation of its presentation to institutional investors with the need to choose a new auditor to prepare the comfort letter... more
PeopleAEA appoints Mildred Trögeler as General Manager Technical & Operations
Brussels, Belgium - She takes over from Vincent De Vroey
The Association of European Airlines today announced that Mildred Trögeler has been appointed to the post of General Manager Technical & Operations. Mildred takes over from Vincent De Vroey who is moving... more
IndustryPoland orders Airbus C-295 Full-Flight Simulator
Seville, Spain - The agreement includes the associated training for the instructors and maintenance technicians of the PAF
Airbus Defence and Space has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence of Poland to provide a full flight simulator (FFS) for the Polish Air Force’s Airbus C-295 aircraft fleet. The FFS will b... more
CargoAircraft and transport. Iata: cargo growth continues to accelerate in September
Geneva, Switzerland - Volumes rose 5.2%; capacity grew by 3.8%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing an acceleration of demand in September. Measured by freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), volumes rose... more
UAS-DronesUnmanned airplanes. China develops an anti-drone laser
Beijing, China - The device can shoot down a light UAV flying at 180 km/h at a 2 km distance
China developed a laser that can shoot down a light Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) flying at 180 km/h in a 2 km range, five seconds after detecting it. “Xinhua”, the official press agency of the People’s Repub... more
Military aviationCanadian airplanes drop bombs near Fallujah in their first anti-Isis mission
Kuwait City, Kuwait - Ottawa’s government contribution to the international coalition includes six fighters, two maritime patrol aircraft and one tanker
Defence ministry Rob Nicholson declared that Canadian airplanes did their first anti-Isis mission in Iraq on Sunday November 2. The ministry did not say which objectives were hit and added the military... more
AerospaceAirplanes and space. First hypothesis on SpaceshipTwo accident
Los Angeles, USA - Two devices placed on the tail were activated earlier than expected
The National Transportation Safety Board, a US government agency investigating on transportation accidents, communicated the first elements collected in the investigation over the SpaceshipTwo disaster.... more
PeopleEtihad Airways enhances European corporate affairs presence with key appointment
Abu Dhabi, UAE - It is Eszter Ungar as its Head of Corporate Affairs for the region
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is enhancing its capabilities in Europe with the appointment of Eszter Ungar as its Head of Corporate Affairs for the region. Ms Ungarjoins... more
IndustryBoeing: Monarch Airlines finalize order for 30 B-737 MAX 8 airplanes
Luton, UK - Worth more than $3.2 billion
Boeing and Monarch Airlines finalized an order for 30 B-737 MAX 8 airplanes worth more than $3.2 billion at current list prices. The order, originally announced at the "Farnborough International Airshow"... more
Science and technologyScience Festival: the Italian aerospace excellence in Europe and in the world
Genoa, Italy - Closing event took place in Genoa with the participation of the Defence Minister, Roberta Pinotti, and the “ambassador” of the European Semester, Major Luca Parmitano
On Sunday 2 November, starting from 6:00 pm the closing event of the Science Festival took place in the Sala Maggiore del Consiglio at the Doge's Palace of Genoa. Defence Minister, Roberta Pinotti,... more
Defense"Mare Nostrum"": shift to "Triton" operation has been agreed
Rome, Italy - During a press conference of Ministers Alfano and Pinotti
As established and agreed with the European partners, the Government has decided to shift from "Mare Nostrum" operation to the European Agency Frontex operation called "Triton". Therefore, a phasing-out... more
DefenseFinmeccanica-WASS: war shot firing for "Black Shark" in collaboration with Royal Malaysian Navy
Livorno, Italy - Firing from "Scorpene" submarine, against a dismissed ship used as target
During the Italian night between 30th and 31st October, in Malaysia took place an important event for Finmeccanica–WASS and Malaysian Navy. In China Sea waters, facing the military base of Kota Kinabalu, i... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for storm on Piemonte and Liguria
Rome, Italy - An orange criticality for Liguria
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. The notice predicts rains with downpour or storm aspect on Liguria... more
SecurityAirplanes and health. Ebola: humanitarian NGO doctor put into precaution quarantine in Italy
Quart, Italy - The organization questions the isolation measure: medical tests on the man proved negative
An Italian doctor returning from Sierra Leone was put in isolation on Friday morning at 9:00 Italian time under instructions of the local health agency of Val d’Aosta region. The man had treated Ebola p... more
IndustryAirbus: SriLankan Airlines receives first of six new A-330/300 aircraft on order
Toulouse, France - The airline will take delivery of a further five units
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, has taken delivery of its first A-330/300 airplane becoming a new operator for the type. The wide-body aircraft arrived at Colombo International Airport,... more
ReportVnukovo airplane accident: official charges pressed against all the arrested employees
Moscow, Russia - Now there are five people accused of violation of safety regulations
Russian investigators pressed official charges against four Vnukovo airport employees for the October 24 accident. Three crew members of a Falcon 50 airplane died together with the only occupant of the... more
HelicoptersWestern Power Distribution selects Airbus Helicopters’ EC-135P2
Oxford, UK - With the selection of this aircraft, WPD now expands its fleet to five EC-135s
Western Power Distribution (WPD) has signed a purchase agreement for a new EC-135P2e from Airbus Helicopters UK. The aircraft, selected against a demanding requirement, will join WPD’s four current EC-135P1s, m... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. Meridiana denies contacts with the Chinese
Olbia, Italy - Meanwhile the two employees on the lighting tower agreed a meeting with the company’s CEO
Meridiana president Marco Rigotti downsized the news about a Chinese group interested in the purchase of the carrier (for details see AVIONEWS): “If you are seriously interested in buying a company you t... more
ReportUnmanned airplanes. Unidentified drones fly over French nuclear plants
Paris, France - Aircraft of different sizes flew over plants and research centres during the month of October
Unmanned airplanes (UAV) have been detected over several French nuclear plants in October. Electricité de France (EdF), French largest producer of electricity, filed a complaint about drones flying over... more
HelicoptersAfghanistan receives thirty helicopters from Russia
Moscow, Russia - The delivery is part of an agreement between Moscow and the United States to strengthen Kabul air forces
On October 29, Moscow delivered to Afghanistan last thirty gunship helicopters Mil Mi-17V-5 as provided by an agreement signed by the United States and Rosoboronexport, a State agency founded by Putin... more
IndustryAirplanes and industry. Finmeccanica closes Telespazio in Naples
Naples, Italy - Another step on the road to Moretti’s reorganization
Finmeccanica decided to close Telespazio research centre in Naples. Thirty-three employees have already received a communication saying they will be transferred to Rome from December 1. Metalworkers unions... more
PeopleItalian Foreign Affairs Minister: Federica Mogherini's resignation. Paolo Gentiloni replaced her
Rome, Italy - A summary of the tasks taken in "Eight intense months"
Federica Mogherini handed in her resignation as Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today, 31 October 2014. She was in this role since last February 21, 2014. She is from... more
UAS-DronesUnmanned airplanes. Drone-alert in Manchester for Sunday 2 derby
Manchester, United Kingdom - The police wants to prevent new flights during a match
Unmanned airplanes have appeared over football fields twice in the last fifteen days. For this reason, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is on red alert for possible drones flying during November 2 derby... more
PeoplePaolo Gentiloni is the new Italian Foreign Affairs Minister
Rome, Italy - He replaced Federica Mogherini
Paolo Gentiloni Silveri has been appointed today the new Italian Foreign Affairs Minister and international cooperation in the Renzi's Government. He replaced Federica Mogherini, resigned, to fulfil another... more
IndustrySSJ-100: LOI signed between IFC and Belgian carrier VLM Airline for two airplanes
Venice, Italy - With options for additional two plus ten aircraft
The leasing Company “Ilyushin Finance Corporation” (IFC) and the Belgian carrier VLM Airline have signed a Letter of Intent for purchase two Sukhoi Superjet 100 with options for additional two plus ten... more
ReportAlleged Finmeccanica kickbacks: former Minister’s defence
Milan, Italy - The former minister rejects Milan prosecutors’ accusations
As reported by AVIONEWS, Milan district attorney's office transmitted the Court of Ministers a file carrying an accusation against Giulio Tremonti, for alleged kickbacks received by Finmeccanica when he... more
AccidentsTwin-engine airplane crashes against Wichita airport building: four dead
Wichita, USA - The victims are the pilot and three people who were inside a flight simulator
A Beechcraft King Air twin-engine airplane collided with a building in Wichita airport (Kansas) yesterday, October 30, around 9:50 am local time, killing three people. A minute after teak-off, the pilot... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica related to the investigation conducted by the Prosecutor's Office of Milan: if the alleged illicit behaviour would be confirmed, it will promote all possible initiatives to defend its interests and its image
Rome, Italy - Under investigation dating back to 2008
"Referring to press reports of yesterday related to the investigation conducted by the Prosecutor's Office of Milan, Finmeccanica hereby informs that, if the alleged illicit behaviour under investigation... more