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AirlinesAircraft and crisis: IAG risks to loose 12% of its shares
London, United Kingdom - Concerns about potential investors
IAG, the International Airlines Group formed by British Airways and Iberia in Jan 2011, is facing the risk of loosing control power over 12% of its shares. More precisely, 12.09% of its shares is held... more
AirlinesKingfisher plans operations with limited aircraft fleet
Delhi, India - "We are actively confident of achieving our goal"
India's Kingfisher reported it plans to continue operations with an extremely limited fleet. It should be said the airline is suffering a heavy financial crisis (AVIONEWS). According to press reports... more
AccidentsSukhoi SSJ-100: aircraft's flight data recorder retrieved
Jakarta, Indonesia - It looks to be in good conditions
The searches, restarted just yesterday (AVIONEWS), of the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) of the Sukhoi SSJ-100 aircraft, which crashed on Mount Salak in Indonesia on 9 May 2012, had rapidly success: the device... more
Finance and economyAvio: Italian FSI ready to invest in the IPO
Rivalta di Torino, Italy - Loan agreements with creditor banks amended and extended
"In view of the planned IPO of Avio SpA ("Avio"), an agreement was entered into among Avio, Finmeccanica Finance SA, a company of the Finmeccanica group ("Finmeccanica"), Fondo Strategico Italiano SpA... more
AerospaceVirgin Galactic obtains permits for flight testing
Washington, USA - It will be the first suborbital commercial flight
Virgin Galactic, the first commercial spaceline, released today that its suborbital spacecraft built by Scales Composites had obtained the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certifications for experimental... more
IndustryUNESCO backs Airbus initiative to engineer tomorrow’s world
Blagnac, France - Global ‘Fly Your Ideas’ contest to inspire a new wave of engineering talent
UNESCO is supporting Airbus’ Fly Your Ideas challenge, a student contest which aims to inspire a new generation of engineers. An in depth report by UNESCO about future engineering capacity highlights a... more
AerospaceNASA is ready to launch its Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array
Dulles, Usa - Orbital Sciences Corporation replies to SpaceX
NuSTAR is a Small Explorer mission led by Caltech and managed by JPL for NASA's Science Mission Directorate in Washington. The Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array will be the first space telescope to... more
SecurityFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, model G-1159, G-1159A, and G-1159B airplanes (2012-11-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct excessive gaps in the wing-to-fuselage attachment fittings, which could result in reduced structural integrity at the wing-to-fuselage attachment and separation of the wing from the plane
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 103] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31483-31486] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-13034] DEPARTMENT... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica-Fsi-Avio-Bcv: reached agreement
Rome, Italy - It will allow FSI to become a shareholder of Avio with a stable ownership of approximately 15%, for purchasing all the shares held by Finmeccanica
Finmeccanica Finance SA, a Finmeccanica Group (“Finmeccanica”) company, Fondo Strategico Italiano SpA (“FSI”), Avio SpA (“Avio”) and the parent company BCV Investments SCA, have reached an agreement -... more
Press releaseCassidian is developing new laser-warning system for Canadian Navy
Valcartier, Canada - The project aims at the detection of incoming laser-guided threats
Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, is developing innovative solutions to protect ships of the Canadian Navy against asymmetric laser-based threats. The Defence Research and Development... more
AccidentsSukhoi SSJ-100: flight data recorder searches restart
Jakarta, Indonesia - ""It may not have been in the place we had predicted earlier"
The National Search and Rescue Agency (SAR) and the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) of Indonesia announced they mean to restart the searches of the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) of the Sukhoi... more
IndustryFinmeccanica covers Alenia-Aermacchi losses
Rome, Italy - Partial reshuffle of executive team
Italian press agencies revealed today that Finmeccanica has provided financing to cover the record 2011 losses of its subsidiary Alenia-Aermacchi, the "Ex Alenia-Aeronautica which has been annihilated... more
ReportKiev court dismissed appeal about the 2001's Tu-154 accident
Kiev, Ukraine - "That Tupolev was shot down"
The Kiev Interregional Economic Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Russia's Siberia Airlines against an earlier court ruling that the Ukrainian military had no involvement in the Russian Tupolev... more
AirlinesMore than 200 Turkish Airlines aircraft left on the ground because of employees strike
Istanbul, Turkey - Strikers were fired
More than 200 Turkish airlines flights were cancelled today, 30/05/2012, because of a strike called by airline's employees, according to the figures reported by the online edition of the Turkish newspaper... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: Pakistan suspends Bhoja Air operations
Islamabad, Pakistan - "They should have been grounded immediately after the crash"
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Pakistani agency for civil aviation, ordered on Tuesday 30/05/2012 the temporary suspension of Bhoja Air's activities, on the directions of the defence ministry. The... more
AerospaceIran postponed observation satellite launch
Tehran, Iran - It is to be the fourth Iranian space mission since 2009
Yesterday evening, Hamid Fazeli, Iranian Space Agency's CEO, confirmed the agency had delayed the launch of an experimental observation satellite that was supposed to have happened a week ago. The new... more
Civil aviationTransport by airplane. IATA: strong passenger demand in April
Geneva, Switzerland - Some cargo improvement
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for April showing that total passenger demand rose 6.1% while freight demand was 4.2% down on April 2011. Despite... more
AerospaceSpaceX success: new contract with Intelsat (VIDEO)
Washington, Usa - After Falcon 9, it is time for Falcon Heavy
After the success of the Falcon 9 launcher and its Dragon capsule, SpaceX continues to surprise with its innovations. The firm has signed a contract with Intelsat, a major communication satellite operator,... more
Military aviationBoeing delivers first Bangalore-equipped Growler electronic warfare fighter aircraft to the US Navy
Washington, Usa - New cockpit floodlighting by Bharat Electronics Limited
Today May 30, 2012, Boeing delivered to the US Navy the first EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft with a cockpit subassembly produced by Bharat Electronics Limited (Bangalore). The subassembly provides... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Eurocopter and Heli-One introduce “Team NORDSAR”
Marignane, France - As a tailored solution for Norway’s search and rescue aircraft acquisition
A capable, mission-tailored solution for Norway’s new search and rescue helicopter acquisition is now available with Team NORDSAR. It brings together the extensive resources of Eurocopter and its EC-225 N... more
DefenseItalia will receive Hellfire missiles for Reaper drone-aircraft
Rome, Italy - Many controversies about its deployment
Italy will equip its Reaper drones with Hellfire missiles. According to international declarations, this move could be a milestone in US UAV's commercial operations. Currently, it is to be noted that only... more
IndustryEvektor completed 40 flight-test hours
Prague, Czech Republic - Pratt&Whitney engine certification expected in 2015
Evektor, a Czech aircraft-maker, revealed that its new EV-55 Outback twin-engine turboprop aircraft has logged 40 flight test hours during 55 sorties. "We are engaged in an intensive development flight-test... more
Discussions"Does anybody still need aircraft carriers?"
London, United Kingdom - English experts reply to some controversies
For "The Guardian"'s Simon Jenkins the new "Queen Elizabeth" aircraft carrier programme is the "Greatest waste of public money", while "The Time"'s Matthew Parris argued that the action in Libya "Had not... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: 1.9 billion dollar expansion project for Bangkok Airport
Bangkok, Thailand - Works will start in 2015
Airports of Thailand PCL (AOT) president Aniruth Thanomkulabutr announced an investment plan equal to 1.9 billion dollars (something more than 1.5 billion Euro) for the expansion of the Bangkok "Suvarnabhumi"... more
IndustryOperators of Embraer Executive Jets met in Paris
Paris, France - For a three day conference
Embraer holds its Executive Operators Conference (EEOC) 2012 for Europe, Middle-East and Africa (EMEA) customers in Paris May 29-31. The eighth edition of the event covers the latest technical, maintenance... more
AirlinesMalaysian Airlines enters the "A-380 club": Airbus delivers the first aircraft
Toulouse, France - It will be utilized for flights between London-Heathrow and Kuala Lumpur
Airbus delivered yesterday, 29/05/2012, in its Toulouse facility, the first A-380 aircraft out of the 7 ordered by Malaysian Airlines. The most capacious passenger airliner in the world is currently... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: fog and maintenance works create inconvenience at London-Gatwick
London, United Kingdom - 24 flights diverted, another 3 cancelled
The fog, in concomitance with some planned maintenance works created strong inconvenience at London-Gatwick Airport between yesterday and today, 30/05/2012. Yesterday evening some maintenance planned... more
IndustryRussia and India cooperate on Multirole Transport Aircraft programme
Delhi, India - HAL confirms its role
HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd) and Russia's United Aircraft Corp-Transport Aircraft have started a joint-venture named MTA which aims to develop a new tactical transport aircraft. The firms signed a contract,... more
Press releaseSaudia joins SkyTeam
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Alliance welcomes first airline from Middle East as 16th member
SkyTeam (ST), the global airline alliance, welcomed Saudia as its 16th member at a joining ceremony held in Jeddah. The reference carrier of Saudi Arabia, it becomes ST’s first member airline from the M... more
AirlinesBrussels Airlines introduces AVIONEWS to its new long-haul aircraft seats (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - Installed both in Business and in Economy Class
Brussels Airlines, during the press conference to communicate the company's plans for Italy and the start of the new daily flight from Brussels to New York-"JFK" Airport, also introduced the new seats... more
Military aviationAircraft and technology: Marks Gunzinger against the Super Hornet
Washington, USA - Analysis of the 4th generation aircraft limits related to modern scenarios
As previously said, the new Super Hornet fighter-bomber fleet upgrade has already started some controversies which see fifth generation aircraft as the only solution for the US Air Force renewal process. Mark... more
AirportsAircraft and Transport: BAA acquires the right to appeal against Stansted sale
London , United Kingdom - Verdict forces the firm to get rid of the English airport
BAA, the firm that manages several airports in the UK (London-Heathrow, London-Stansted, Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton) achieves a little but significant victory in the troubled affair that is the... more
IndustryAirbus Military A-400M airplane begins rough field tests
Madrid, Spain - lts maiden flight took place in 2009
The Airbus Military A-400M airplane has completed its first set of unpaved runway tests at Cottbus-Drewitz airfield in Germany. Grizzly 2 performed a series of ground runs on the grass surface including... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Air France-KLM may wait to increase the share in Alitalia
Paris, France - Transaction to be realized through a share swap
The French-Dutch airline Air France-KLM, according to rumours reported by the French newspaper "La Tribune", could wait until 2014 or even 2015 to increase the share already owned in Alitalia (equal to... more
AerospaceDragon capsule: uncensored comments from the International Space Station
ISS, LEO - "There is not enough room in here to hold a barn dance but..."
"The Dragon capsule smells like a brand new car!" said Don Pettit, NASA astronaut on board the International Space Station after the docking of the SpaceX commercial mission (AVIONEWS). "Dragon's interior... more
IndustryNew Airbus operator Bingo Airways starts charter flights
Blagnac, France - Warsaw-based carrier operates its first A-320
Bingo Airways, a new Polish charter airline, has started flight operations with its first Airbus A-320 aircraft. The fleet will grow to three aircraft by the end of 2012. The new A-320s, powered by IAE... more
UAS-DronesDenmark seeks bidders for drone-aircraft tender
Copenaghen, Denmark - AeroVironment VS Elbit Systems
After India (AVIONEWS), also Denmark released its decision to issue a tender for the selection of a mini-Uav (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle). The local Ministry of Defence said that it will seek responses only... more
Civil aviationFlydubai obtains two leased Boeing 737 aircraft
Dubai, UAE - "We are glad to extend this facility to this customer"
Flydubai, Dubai's first low-cost airline, has sealed a contract with Pembroke (a subsidiary of Standard Chartered Bank). This funding aims to finance two Boeing 737/800NG aircraft. The eight-year contract... more
Military aviationBoeing develops Super Hornet aircraft upgrade
Washington, USA - New infrared camera integrated into the centerline station fuel tank
The Super Hornet, the latest version of the well-know US Navy F/A-18 Hornet multi-role fighter aircraft, is going to be upgraded again. The new hardware is currently being developed at a Boeing facility. In... more
AerospaceKazakhstan blocks Baikonur: troubles for Soyuz
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - Astana fears the end of its lease agreements
Kazakhstan has blocked three Russian Soyuz satellite launches because of a dispute about the drop zone for rocket debris. In particular, the first stages of the Soyuz rockets were due to fall down over... more
AirportsAircraft and transport, London mayor: "No third runway at Heathrow, but a new airport"
London, United Kingdom - "Expansion in Stansted and Gatwick as a stop-gap solution"
London mayor Boris Johnson, taking part in the "BBC" programme "Newsnight" took a strong position about the topic of London airports development, which has been much in the news recently. Johnson's... more
OccurrencesCanada: breakdown on a Boeing 777 aircraft, emergency landing in Toronto
Toronto, Canada - No injuries, despite debris falling on cars
An Air Canada Boeing 777 aircraft was forced yesterday, 28/05/2012, to perform an emergency landing at the Toronto Airport, because of the switching off of one engine during the flight. The aircraft... more
HelicoptersJapan will develop new helicopter by 2017
Tokyo, Japan - Kawasaki Heavy Industries is looking for partners
Japan plans to begin operations with its new KHI UH-X helicopter by the fiscal year 2017. The helicopter, designed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, aims to replace the current Bell/Fuji UH-1J Huey. "The... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: no damage to the airport infrastructure following new earthquake
Rome, Italy - The air traffic is not changed compared to the schedule
"The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) informs today there are no damage to the airport infrastructure, after a control made by its territorial divisions and following the strong earthquake which... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: passengers record for the fourth month in a row for Dubai Airport
Garhoud, Dubai - Traffic increases by 7.8%
Dubai International Airport remains on its growth trend, collecting the fourth month in a row over the 4.5 million passengers threshold. In April 2012 the travellers who utilized the Garhoud hub were... more
CuriositiesAircraft carriers and sports: hockey match after American basketball
Moscow, Russia - A demonstration of force dressed up as a sport competition
The Russian hockey league plans to hold a regular-season match on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. This operation seems to be a reply to the basketball match attended by Barack Obama on the flight... more
AerospaceSpaceX announces new space era
Washington, USA - "It is like the advent of the Internet in the mid 1990s"
The launch of the Falcon 9 and its Dragon capsule has demonstrated that SpaceX is now ready to officially begin the supply of the International Space Station under a NASA contract. Using a private-funded... more
AirlinesBrussels Airlines celebrates tenth anniversary in Italy
Rome, Italy - With increased seat offer and new long haul services
Brussels Airlines celebrates this Spring its tenth anniversary on the Italian market with a capacity increase on several routes and great connections from Italy to Africa and the United States. Ten... more
UAS-DronesIndia launches mini-UAV aircraft contest
Delhi, India - Bluebird and AeroVironment compete
The Indian hi-tech industry is growing fast, but for particular equipment such as modern pocket UAVs, Delhi continues to launch billion dollar contests (it is to be noted that 10% of armament sales worldwide... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV wins two international tenders in Kenya and Romania for providing the flight inspections services
Rome, Italy - Continues expansion into foreign markets; are already 14 Countries where the Company operates
"Italy -through ENAV’s activities- continues its expansion into foreign markets: the Italian service provider has just won 2 international tenders in Kenya and Romania concerning the flight inspections s... more