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Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia: Etihad's letter of intents to arrive today
Rome, Italy - Castellucci (Atlantia): "This is a moment of strategic turning point!"
The wait might be over: yesterday, Tuesday 15 April 2014, Etihad Airways' board of directors met and outlined the letter of intents for the entry of the Abu Dhabi-based carrier in the ownership structure... more
ReportUkrainian crisis: NATO to intensify flights of its aircraft over Baltic and Mediterranean area
Kiev, Ukraine - Moscow must make clear “It doesn’t support the violent actions of pro-Russian separatists", Rasmussen claims
NATO's Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, speaking with journalists today, Wednesday 16 April 2in Brussels explained that the military presence of the alliance in the Baltic and Mediterranean area... more
PeopleFinmeccanica’s board: the Italian Government 5 names
Rome, Italy - In addition to chairman De Gennaro and next CEO Moretti, the ministry of Treasury will present to the shareholder’s meeting a list to be approved in May
Within a month Finmeccanica’s next board composition will be approved. The Group, which is going to be lead by the new named Mauro Moretti (the outgoing Ferrovie dello Stato managing director), h... more
Press releaseEtihad Airways announced strong first quarter with positive growth over previous year
Rome, Italy - A total of 3.2 million passengers travelled with the airline between January and March 2014
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced its strongest ever passenger and cargo volumes for a first quarter, together with USD1.4 billion in total revenues during... more
AirlinesFuel from rubbish for British Airways' aircraft
London, United Kingdom - Agreement signed with Solena Fuels for the creation of a production facility
The sector of alternative fuels is continuosuly expanding, and also one of the main companies, such as British Airways, decided to do a significant step in this direction, signing an agreement with Solena... more
PeopleAirbus Group announces key management appointments at Airbus Helicopters, Airbus DS and Aerolia
Toulouse, France - Effective 5 May
Airbus Group has made three key management changes at its Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Defence and Space Divisions as well as its Aerolia subsidiary. Effective 5 May, current Aerolia CEO Christian... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: rescheduling of Financial calendar for 2014
Rome, Italy - The BoD to approve results for the 1Q14 on Tuesday 6 May
Fimeccanica informs that, as partial amendment to the Financial Calendar released on 20 December 2013, the Board of Directors’ Meeting to approve the Results for the First Quarter 2014 will be held on T... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia: wait goes on for Etihad's letter of intents
Rome, Italy - Meanwhile the Abu Dhabi-based company continues with its growth: revenues up by 27% in the first quarter
The letter of intents with which Etihad will formalize its interest for an investment in Alitalia has not arrived yet, but there is the feeling that any moment may be the right one for this fundamental... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Japan National Police Agency orders another AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - For law enforcement in Kagoshima Prefecture
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace announced that the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) has ordered another AW-139 intermediate twin helicopter which will be operated... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Australia gives its go-ahead to the construction of Sydney's second airport
Canberra, Australia - Works are expected to start in 2016
The Australian government has approved the construction of Sydney's second airport, a project which has been debated for almost 70 years, whose realization will have a cost of about 2,4 billion Australian... more
PeopleMauro Moretti: before Finmeccanica a career in Ferrovie dello Stato
Rome, Italy - New CEO, just named by Italian Government, holds lots of national and international jobs. He is also mayor of Mompeo, a small village in central Italy
Who is next Finmeccanica’s CEO? Mauro Moretti, born in Rimini 60 years ago, is from 2006 the managing director of Ferrovie dello Stato (the Italian state-owned railway company), in which he spent his e... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: Airbus "Best Improving Supplier" Award Winner
Turin, Italy - On the occasion of a ceremony held in Toulouse
On the occasion of a ceremony held in Toulouse, Airbus awarded the prize of 'Best Improving Supplier' to Alenia Aermacchi (AA) for having featured, among their partners, the highest industrial performance... more
Fair and showsPiaggio Aero: Free Sky Aviation appointed as first authorized service center in mainland China
Shanghai, China - The industry confirms at "ABACE 2014" its continued commitment to expansion in China
Piaggio Aero confirms at "ABACE 2014" its continued commitment to its expansion in China by appointing Free Sky Aviation Co. Ltd as the first P-180 Avanti/II authorized service center in mainland China.... more
AerospaceLaunch of the Dragon spacecraft postponed again for a technical glitch
Cape Canaveral, USA - New opportunity on Friday 18 April
Monday's launch attempt of the SpaceX Dragon cargo craft, loaded with nearly 5,000 pounds of supplies for the International Space Station’s Expedition 39 crew, was scrubbed due to a helium leak on the F... more
IndustryIndra will implement a Surface movement radar at Geneva Airport
Rome, Italy - The system will improve the management of one of the most important Swiss airport in low-visibility conditions
Skyguide, an air navigation service provider, has selected Indra to implement a new Surface movement radar (SMR) at Geneva Airport (Switzerland). This system will make it possible to control with maximum... more
Fair and shows"DSA 2014" (2): Selex ES signs contract with AIROD for the supply and support of equipment on Navy helicopters
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - For three years
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, announced the signature of a contract with AIROD SDN BHD for the supply and support of equipment for the Government of Malaysia, Royal Malaysian Navy Super Lynx MK100... more
Fair and showsSelex ES participates at 14th edition of "DSA"
Kuala Lumpir, Malaysia - The Defence Services Asia event from 14th to 17th April in Kuala Lumpur
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, is attending "DSA 2014" in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from the 14th to 17th April (Hall 4 - Stand 4060). As one of the largest defence and security electronics companies... more
Finance and economySEA (Milan airports) sells on the market bond from EUR 300 million
Milan, Italy - Request superior to EUR 1 bn
SEA SpA (Milan airports management company) successfully completed yesterday an issue of a bond with fixed tax for an overall similar value of EUR 300 million, as decided by the Board of Directors of last... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storm alert and strong winds on the central-South
Rome, Italy - A bulletin issued for adverse conditions
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice indicates from this morning, Tuesday April 15, rains with... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters launches Japan's first helicopter Full Flight Simulator
Tokyo, Japan - The FFS is configured to represent the light twin-engine EC-135P2+ aircraft
Airbus Helicopters Japan yesterday inaugurated Japan’s first full flight simulator (FFS) for helicopters, with this "High-fidelity" training system now ready for service at its facilities located in t... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. Moretti is Finmeccanica's new CEO
Rome, Italy - Gianni De Gennaro confirmed as chairman of the aerospace and defence giant
Mauro Moretti is the new Chief Executive Officer of Finmeccanica: the current head of Ferrovie dello Stato, the Italian rail service, will replace Alessandro Pansa, who had took its office of CEO of the... more
AirlinesAlitalia restarts tomorrow the direct flights from Rome and Tripoli
Rome, Italy - They were suspended last March 23
Alitalia will begin again to serve direct flights between Rome and Tripoli, from tomorrow, April 16, suspended last March 23 by the airline. The safety responsibles of Alitalia, accompanied by the Italian... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Emirates to invest in Qantas?
Canberra, Australia - Canberra's government is supporting the entry of the Middle Eastern airline in the main Australian carrier
The Australian government means to support an investment by Emirates in Qantas, the Australian company which is experiencing a period of harsh financial crisis, both discussing with the management of the... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Temporary closure of the runways: Dubai International ready to reduce traffic by 26%
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 14 airlines will move to Al Maktoum International Airport during the period
The management firm of Dubai International Airport confirmed that all systems are go for a comprehensive runway upgrade project set to be launched at Dubai International on May 1, 2014 to boost safety,... more
PeopleItalian State-owned companies renew top management today: the candidates for Finmeccanica
Rome, Italy - The appointment after stock exchange closure. No confirmation for executives with more than 3 mandates
Wait for designation is about to end. This afternoon, after stock markets closure, new state owned- companies managers (with Ministry of Treasury’s interest) will be named by Prime Minister Renzi’s gov... more
SecurityAircraft and safety. EC updates the European "Black-list"
Brussels, Belgium - It has updated it for the 23rd time
The European Commission has updated for the 23rd time the European list of airlines subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union — better known as "the EU air safety l... more
Fair and showsMB-339 airplanes of the Italian "Frecce Tricolori": officialized the program for this year
Rome, Italy - 21 events, the first one in Pozzuoli already next Wednesday, April 16
The Chief of Staff of the Italian Air Force has officially announced the "PAN 2014" program, the calendar of the events to which the "Frecce Tricolori" will participate in their new group. 21 events... more
AccidentsFlight MH370: submarine vehicle is looking for the missing aircraft
Perth, Australia - No confirmed acoustic detections over the past 24 hours
Search is continuing for Malaysia Airlines' aircraft which vanished from radar screens during the night between Friday 7 and Saturday 8 March 2014, while it was flying between Kuala Lumpur and Beijing... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia-Etihad agreement: Italian Transport Minister meets the unions
Rome, Italy - The letter of intents of the Abu Dhabi-based company to arrive within days
Etihad's letter of intents, with which the Abu Dhabi-based carrier will formalize its interest for the entry into the ownership structure of Alitalia, will probably arrive in a matter of days. Until... more
AerospaceSpaceX Dragon: today's launch still on schedule in spite of computer glitch
Cape Canaveral, USA - Liftoff scheduled at 9:58 pom GMT/UTC
International Space Station Program officials and representatives of SpaceX agreed to proceed with Monday’s scheduled launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and its Dragon cargo craft on the company’s thi... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica takes part in "DSA 2014" with helicopters and systems for air traffic control
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Through its companies AgustaWestland, Selex ES and OTO Melara
Finmeccanica, through its companies AgustaWestland, Selex ES and OTO Melara, takes part in "DSA 2014", which is held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 14th to 17th April. The Finmeccanica Group has a consolidated... more
ReportNATO shows pictures of Russian airplanes, helicopters and troops close to Ukrainian border
Kiev, Ukraine - One of the images shows a landing strip "That didn’t exist before”
NATO released a series of photos showing how the Russian Federation is concentrating troops and equipment, including numerous airplanes and helicopters, along the Ukrainian border, feeding the international... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Etihad CEO meets Italian Premier and Transport Minister: the letter of intents will maybe arrive on Monday
Rome, Italy - "Now it's all about understanding what the requests are", the Rome-based airline explains
The past few hours could have been crfitical for the closure of the agreement between Alitalia and Etihad Airways for the entry of the Abu Dhabi-based company in the ownership structure of the main Italian... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: CHC AW-139 helicopter fleet sets 100,000 flight hour milestone
Cascina Costa, Italy - The customer operates more than 40 models globally
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that CHC Helicopter’s AW-139 helicopter fleet has set a major operational milestone by reaching 100,000 flight hours, with the fleet "Leader" achieving o... more
AerospaceNASA inks agreements with German and Canadian partners to study alternative aircraft fuels
Houston, USA - The first tests to start in May
American space agency NASA has signed two separate agreements with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to conduct a series of joint flight tests to study... more
PeopleEL AL will carry Pope Francis at Rome by a B-777 airplane from his travel in Israel at the end of May
Rome, Italy - The aircraft will have a dedicated livery, with the Pontiff logo
EL AL Israel Airlines chosen to fly Pope Francis and his entourage to Rome following their historic visit to Israel. On May 26 the carrier will operate a special flight for the Pope and his delegation... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Ruling against Emirates' Milan-New York flights, the company might appeal
Rome, Italy - Assaereo and Delta Air Lines expressed their satisfaction
Yesterday, Thursday 10 April 2014, an administrative court in Rome accepted the complaint presented against the authorization granted to Emirates to connect with a direct flight Milan-Malpensa with New... more
AccidentsFlight MH370: black box reportely located, according to uncofirmed reports
Perth, Australia - The search area has been significantly narrowed down
According to uncofirmed reports coming from the Australian website "News.com.au", the teams which are looking for Malaysia Airlines' Boeing 777/200ER have reportedly located the aircraft's black box. Flight... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Armed Forces of Malta acquire a second AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - The first aircraft will be delivered in June 2014
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Armed Forces of Malta has taken up the option for a second AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopter. The aircraft will be used to conduct mainly... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse 2: the round-the world aircraft is completed (VIDEO)
Payerne, Switzerland - Test flights are due to take place in May, followed by training flights over Switzerland
Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg launched yesterday Solar Impulse 2, their new single-seater solar aircraft designed to take up the challenge of the first round-the-world solar flight, without any... more
HelicoptersAW announced the winner of the "Flydeas For the City" helicopter interior design contest
Cascina Costa, Italy - The studio Lanzavecchia+WAI has been selected as the winner from the nine participants
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the winner of the creative contest "Flydeas for the City", during the opening conference at "Fuorisalone 2014", one of the most important design events... more
Press releaseAircraft. EC published first EU Transport scoreboard
Brussels, Belgium - To give a snapshot of the diversity of Member State performance in this matter across Europe
The European Commission has published today for the first time a scoreboard on transport in the EU. It compares Member State performance in 22 transport-related categories and highlights for most of these... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Milan airports: tomorrow (Friday 11 April) strike of Sea and Sea Handling workers
Milan, Italy - Industrial action from 1 to 5 pm
Possible disruption tomorrow, Friday 11 April 2014, for passengers who will have to depart from Milan's Malpensa and Linate airports, because of the strike which was called by all the unions which represent... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia: unions are worried for the layoffs Etihad has requested
Rome, Italy - "It is a nightmare which is renewing itself", UGL general secretary Giovanni Centrella commented
The patest news regarding the talks for the entry of Etihad Airways in Alitalia are causing strong concern among the unions which represent the workers of the main Italian carrier. In particular, the... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Alitalia: measures to limit hardships tomorrow for strikes by SEA staff (Milan airports)
Rome, Italy - Planned from 1:00pm to 5:pm
In view of the strikes by workers of SEA and SEA Handling (Milan-Linate and Malpensa airports), planned for tomorrow Friday April 11 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm and due to the impossibility to ensure the suitable... more
IndustryBombardier's Learjet 85 aircraft performs its maiden flight (VIDEO)
Wichita, USA - The plane reached an altitude of 30,000 feet, with a maximum speed of 463 km/h
On Wednesday 9 April 2014 Bombardier successfully performed the first flight of its new Learjet 85 aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the development programme of model which is considered a... more
AerospaceThe ISS Progress 55 docks with the Space Station (VIDEO)
Houston, USA - Launch of SpaceX's Dragon is scheduled on Monday
An express cargo delivery has docked to the International Space Station after just four orbits at 10:14 pm GMT/UTC Wednesday 9 APril 2014. Nearly 3 tons of food, fuel and gear to replenish Expedition 39... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AW and Sino-US Intercontinental announced regional business headquarters grand opening in China
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official ceremony held today
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Sino-US Intercontinental of China announce the opening of a joint regional business headquarters in Shanghai. The grand opening was celebrated during an official... more
IndustryA-350 airplane: set new standards in cabin design and development
Toulouse, France - The interior installed on board flight-test aircraft MSN002
Airbus has unveiled the A-350 XWB’s development cabin interior installed on board flight-test aircraft ‘MSN002’ at the Airbus site in Hamburg. MSN002, which made its first flight on 26th February 2014,... more
IndustryAirbus: Skymark Airlines’ first A-380 aircraft completes its maiden flight
Toulouse, France - The plane will be enter the next phase of production in Hamburg
Skymark Airlines’ first A-380 airplane has successfully made its maiden flight, following completion of the airframe assembly and system tests in Toulouse, France. The carrier’s A-380 will be entering the... more