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Fair and shows"ABACE 2013": Bell 407GX helicopter on static display
Shanghai, China - First commercial aircraft to land at Hongqiao
Bell Helicopter announced its participation in the "2013 Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition" ("ABACE") held April 16 to April 18 at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Aerochine, one... more
AirlinesSAS-Turkish Airlines began code-share partnership
Stockholm, Sweden - It offers Scandinavian travellers easy access to destinations in Turkey
SAS and Star Alliance partner Turkish Airlines entered into a code-share agreement that offers Scandinavian travellers easy access to destinations in Turkey. As of today, SAS customers are able to... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alleged state aid for Estonian Air. European Commission extends its inquiry
Brussels, Belgium - The increase of a previous rescue loan granted by Tallinn's government has been included
The European Commission decided to extend its investigation, which was launched in February, into public support measures in favour of Estonian Air (see for details AVIONEWS) to include the decision by... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe: supportive and fully aligned EU policy required for regional airports
Brussels, Belgium - The sixth annual conference yesterday and today in Lyon
This year’s 6th annual "ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition" opened yesterday and continues today in Lyon. The event, hosted by Aéroports de Lyon, provides an opportunity totake stock of... more
Civil aviationAEA: US customs facility at Abu Dhabi Airport harms competitiveness
Brussels, Belgium - A deal between US and UAE was signed earlier this week
A deal between the US authorities and the United Arab Emirates was signed earlier this week to establish a US customs facility to be based at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The Association of European... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia's board to meet tomorrow, possible appointment of Gabriele Del Torchio as new CEO
Rome, Italy - The convertible loan, approved on February 22, will be on the agenda as well
Tomorrow, Thursday 18 April 2013, the board of Alitalia will meet to discuss on many important topics. First of all the appointment of the new Chief Executive Officer might be made official, after the... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. John Barton is easyJet's new non-executive chairman
London, United Kingdom - From May 1st he will replace Mike Rake, historical "Opponent" of company's founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou
The easyJet Board's Nominations Committee selected John Barton as new non-executive Chairman of UK's largest airline in terms of passengers carried, confirming rumours circulating in the City in these... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Elfaa denounces flawed derogation re EU ETS
Brussels, Belgium - For flights to and from non-EU airports
The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) deplores the vote in the plenary of the European Parliament to support the proposed derogation from compliance with EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)... more
Finance and economyEADS (2) appoints broker to manage share buyback programme
Amsterdam, Holland - A mandate to re-purchase of a number of its shares not exceeding 43 million
EADS has entered into an agreement for the independent management of its 18-month share buyback programme with a broker (“Investment Services Provider”) under the “safe harbour” regulations of the Fre... more
IndustryFAA confirms Boeing completed tests on the Dreamliner aircraft
Washington, USA - Agency's administrator declares that a decision will arrive "Very soon"
Exactly three months after the suspension of the operation of the Dreamliners, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States Michael Huerta confirmed that Boeing completed... more
Finance and economyEADS confirms the conclusion of an agreement with the French State
Amsterdam, Holland - For the acquisition of a stake of 1.56% in the Group for EUR 482.7 million
Further to its announcement of 15 April 2013 and in the frame of its share buyback programme, EADS confirms the conclusion of a share purchase agreement with the French State for the acquisition off-market... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Lebanon's MEA interested in acquiring Cyprus Airways
Nicosia, Cyprus - The fleet of the Cypriot carrier to be downsized
Cyprus Airways confirmed rumours about a possible sale of the main Cypriot carrier, which is partially state-owned, communicating that the executives of the company and Transport Minister Tasos Mitsopoulos... more
AirlinesComputer failure grounds hundreds of American Airlines aircraft (VIDEO)
Fort Worth, USA - The company ensures almost normal operations on Wednesday
The operations of American Airlines, one of the world's largest carriers in terms of aircraft fleet size, on Tuesday 16 April 2013 were hit by a computer failure, which forced the Fort Worth-based company... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Security measures enhanced in US airports after Boston's attack
Boston, USA - Two passengers removed from a flight: they were speaking Arabic
Security measures in the airports of the United States have been significantly enhanced after the terrorist attack which, on Monday 15 April 2013, caused the death of three persons injuring more than 120,... more
AirportsAci Europe about the EP vote on revised ground handling regulation
Brussels, Belgium - The declarations of its Director General Olivier Jankovec
Earlier today, the European Parliament adopted in first reading its amendments to a proposal from the European Commission for a new Regulation on ground handling services at EU airports. ACI EUROPE is... more
Fair and shows"ABACE 2013". Eurocopter's 45 year presence in the Chinese helicopter market
Shanghai, China - The EC-135 exhibited during the event
Eurocopter’s capabilities to serve the rapidly-expanding Chinese helicopter market by building on its 45-year presence in the country is being spotlighted at this week’s "Asian Business Aviation Conference & E... more
AerospaceEverything is ready for the first launch of an Antares rocket
Wallops, USA - But there is the problem of possible poor weather conditions
Orbital Sciences, commercial partner of NASA, the American space agency, is scheduled to launch its first Antares rocket from Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport Pad-0A at the agency's Wallops Flight Facility... more
Civil aviationAircraft and airports. Groundhandling services: European Commission about vote by EP
Brussels, Belgium - With this vote the Parliament is paving the way for negotiations to overhaul the existing legislation
The European Commission welcomes today's vote of the European Parliament on groundhandling services at EU airports updating Directive 96/67/EC. With this vote, the Parliament is paving the way for negotiations... more
ReportSuspect suitcase on a New York-bound Air France flight: aircraft evacuated in Paris
Paris, France - Sky-high tension globally after Boston's events
The finding of a suspect suitcase pushed the captain of an Air France flight departing from Paris' "Charles De Gaulle" Airport and bound for New York's "JFK" to ask for a "Decontamination procedure". The... more
IndustryAirbus-EADS IW inaugurate Stealthy building in Toulouse
Toulouse, France - Unique of its kind, attached to Blagnac Airport
Airbus, with the support of EADS Innovation Works, has opened the first "Stealthy building" at the Toulouse Airbus site attached to Blagnac Airport. EADS and Airbus built the C65 hangar at the airport... more
IndustryHelicopters and industry. Finmeccanica launches its "Protocol for the competitiveness of the Group"
Rome, Italy - The key elements: strengthening of the governance, reorganization and restructuring of some business sectors, strategic positioning on the markets
On Tuesday 16 April 2013 Finmeccanica Group presented its "Protocol for competitiveness", an action plan which puts in the middle of the activities of the Italian giant of aerospace and defence industry... more
AccidentsUS' helicopter crashes close to the North-Korean border: no casualties
Seoul, South Korea - The causes of the accident are still to be verified
A CH-53 US Marine helicopter crashed in the morning of Tuesday 16 April 2013, for reasons which still have to be verified, in Cherowon county (South Korea), 20 km south of the North-Korean border and 30... more
AirlinesAlitalia flights to and from Boston are continuing regularly
Rome, Italy - In spite of the events of these hours
Alitalia communicated that, in spite of the events occurred in these hours in Boston, its flights to and from Boston's "Logan" International Airport are being operated regularly. Due to the additional... more
ReportBoston's terrorist attack, Obama: "We shouldn’t jump to conclusions" (VIDEO)
Boston, USA - At least three people were killed and more than 100 were injured
At least three people lost their lives, and more than 100 were injured because of the terrorist attack on Monday 15 April 2013, when two explosion occurred near the finish line of the Boston Marathon course... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica SpA: decisions by the shareholders' meeting
Rome, Italy - Met yesterday under the chairmanship of Admiral Guido Venturoni
The Shareholders’ Meeting of Finmeccanica Spa, which met yesterday in Rome, under the chairmanship of Admiral Guido Venturoni, made the following decisions: · To appoint Ivanhoe Lo Bello, who was al... more
IndustryEurofighter aircraft: tenth arriversary for IWSSC centre
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The facility helps support the effective operation of over 350 airplanes
A unique support centre set up to offer an unrivalled service package for the Eurofighter Typhoon marked its 10th anniversary this spring. The International Weapon System Support Centre (IWSSC), based... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Project for Milan-Malpensa Airport's third runway suspended. But is it really needed?
Milan, Italy - The hub handles a traffic which is a lot lower than its maximum capacity, with a decreasing trend
The Italian civil aviation authority (ENAC) communicated that the decision regarding the Master Plan for the development of Malpensa Airport has been postponed to November 2013. The reason of this decision... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Berlin Airport launches action plan "SPRINT" to swift opening
Berlin, Germany - The remaining works will be divided into modules, which will be guided by different managers
Hartmut Mehdorn, Chief Executive Officer of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg, the management firm of Berlin-Brandenburg Airport, presented "SPRINT", his action plan for a speedy opening of the new German hub,... more
Civil aviationIata: Warren Jones Appointed Head of Cargo Network Service
Geneva, Switzerland - Effective 24 April 2013
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Warren Jones as Head of Cargo Network Service (CNS), effective 24 April 2013. Jones, a US national, was previously the... more
AirportsAirplanes and airports. AEA: European Parliament vote should facilitate the gradual opening of the ground handling market
Brussels, Belgium - The decision tomorrow, essential part of the ‘Better Airport Package’ proposed by the EC
The European Parliament is preparing to vote tomorrow on the so-called ground handling regulation, which is an essential part of the "Better Airport Package" proposed by the European Commission and which... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Strike by easyJet flight attendants at the end of May
Rome, Italy - Announced by Filt Cgil and Fit Cisl for four hours, from 10am to 2pm
"First four hour strike (10m to 2pm) by the easyJet's flight attendants on May 27, fixed by Filt Cgil and Fit Cisl. Roberto Pesaresi of Filt Cgil declared: 'In the face of the total closure by the company... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: approved request by the Italian Treasury to postpone decision about position of the new President and CEO
Rome, Italy - During the shareholders' meeting
Finmeccanica shareholders' meeting (participation of shareholders representing 48.05% of the corporation stock), on request of the delegation of Treasury Ministry, Stefano Di Stefano, approved with a majority... more
Civil aviationFAA's Airworthiness Directive orders inspection on more than 1000 Boeing 737 aircraft
Washington, USA - A coating used to protect some pins which attach the horizontal stabilizers to the fuselage from wear and corrosion was applied incorrectly
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD), requesting an inspection on more than 1000 Boeing 737 aircraft (versions /600, /700, /700-C, /800,... more
Press releaseRyanair Pilot Group endorses the initiative by Paroc about employment contracts
Rome, Italy - The highest priority for pilots is having direct employee contracts
We receive e publish, giving the same space to eventual replies: "The Ryanair Pilot Group fully endorses the initiative by the airline cabin crew and their Union Paroc to clarify their employment status... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Gabriele Del Torchio: portrait of the more-than-probable new CEO of Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The appointment might be official after the next board meeting, which is scheduled on Tuesday 16
It is not official yet, but according to sources contacted by AVIONEWS the appointment of Gabriele Del Torchio as new CEO of Alitalia is just matter of hours. The appointment might be official after the... more
Finance and economyEADS: discussions with the French State for the potential acquisition of a stake of 1.56%
Amsterdam, Holland - It will communicate the details later
In the frame of its 18-month share buyback programme announced on 2 April 2013, EADS indicates that it is entering into discussions with the French State for the potential acquisition off-market of a stake... more
IndustryAircraft maintenance: Atitech is looking for help from the Region Campania to become a hub in the Mediterranean Sea
Naples, Italy - "We need Naples Airport to give us more space"
Larger spaces available at Naples-Capodichino Airport in order to become a reference hub for all the Meditterranean basin in the sector of aircraft maintenance services: this is the request presented to... more
AccidentsLion Air aircraft ditching: updates from Indonesia (VIDEO)
Denpasar, Indonesia - The Boeing 737 will be cut into several parts to simplify its removal
On Saturday 13 April 2013 a Boeing 737 aircraft operated by the Indonesian company Lion Air, registration code PK-LKS, which departed from Bandung and was bound to Denpasar (Indonesia) ditched in the sea... more
AirlinesQatar Airways' CEO expresses optimism about return to operations of Dreamliner aircraft
Chicago, USA - But the Middle-Eastern company will however demand a large compensation to Boeing
Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways Akbar al-Baker declared he is optimistic about the return to operations of the 787 Dreamliner aircraft, which have been grounded worldwide since January 16, because... more
IndustrySaab: AEL Sistemas SA selected for the FX-2 programme; MoU signed with Anacom
Linkoping, Sweden - The Swedish industry reinforces its presence in Brazil
AEL Sistemas S.A. has been selected for the FX-2 programme in relation to the Avionics on the Gripen NG if chosen by the Brazilian Air Force. In 2009, Saab and AEL Sistemas S.A. ("AEL") signed a MOU... more
Military aviationRussia-India: agreement for the development of a new fifth-generation fighter aircraft
Moscow, Russia - It is the largest joint project of the military and technical cooperation between the two countries
Russia and India reached an agreement for the development of a sketch and technical project of a perspective multi-functional fifth-generation fighter (PMI/FGFA), achieving an understanding concerning... more
Finance and economyAircraft and transport. Almunia: "Blocking Ryanair's takeover of Aer Lingus wasn't a political decision"
Washington, USA - The European Commissioner for Competition defends Brussels' decision
The European Commissioner for Competition Joaquín Almunia, speaking with journalists during a visit in Washington to meet his US' counterparts of the Federal Trade Commission, commented the missed approval... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: an organizational restructuring of its main divisions and regional operations
Geneva, Switzerland - All changes will take effect from 1 July 2013
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an organizational restructuring of its main divisions and regional operations to even better address the needs of its 240 member airlines. Senior... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland unveils its latest generation military helicopter
Fort Worth, Usa - Official presentation for the AW-169 AAS at the "Army Aviation Association of America Annual Professional Forum and Exposition"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has officially unveiled the latest generation AW-169 AAS military helicopter during a dedicated ceremony held at the "Army Aviation Association of America Annual... more
Military aviationBAE Systems studies integration of AGM-84 missiles with the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Wind tunnel tests performed to evaluate the aerodynamic characteristics
BAE Systems is evaluating the integration of the AGM-84 anti-ship missiles with the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft: the wind tunnel tests have to aim to assess the aerodynamic characteristics of... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. New Blue Air board is looking for investors
Bucharest, Romania - According to sources of the Romanian airline, six firms have already shown their interest
Blue Air's new board of directors, which started its work yesterday, Thursday 11 April 2013, is looking for partners available to invest in the Romanian low-cost carrier. The new managing staff includes... more
AirlinesAigle Azur: three new Summer routes from Nice
Milan, Italy - Paris, Moscow and Lisbon
The French carrier Aigle Azur expands its own Summer network and launches a series of new routes that will link Nice to Paris, Moscow, Lisbon and France to numerous Algerian destinations. Starting... more
AirlinesAircraft and courts. No golden handshake for American Airlines' CEO
New York, USA - No payment even after the merger with US Airways: according to the judge it would be "Legal fiction"
Sean Lane, Judge of of New York's Bankruptcy Court, who is following the restructuring process of American Airlines, denied his approval to the 20-million-dollar severance package for Tom Horton, Chairman... more
Science and technologySpectrolab (Boeing): world record for solar cell efficiency
Sylmar, Usa - Increased for ground-based applications
A Spectrolab solar cell recently set a world record by converting more energy from the sun into electricity than any other ground-based solar cell without solar concentration. The Boeing subsidiary's... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian CUB Trasporti: national general strike in airport sector
Rome, Italy - Fixed for next Friday 19 for four hours (from 12am to 4pm); at the same time also a demonstration at Fiumicino airport
CUB Trasporti announces a general national strike in the airport sector for four hours (from 12am to 4pm) next Friday April 19, at the end of shift in the not operating sectors. A demonstration is... more