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HelicoptersContract notice. Bristol: parts for helicopters
Bristol, England - Puma & Gazelle Project Team, DE&S
TI Title UK-Bristol: parts for helicopters ND Document number 89709-2012 PD Publication date 20/03/2012 OJ OJ S 55 TW Place BRISTOL AU Authority name Puma & Gazelle Project Team, DE&S OL Original... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: contract as part of the Eurofighter aircraft programme
Rome, Italy - Worth more than EUR 500 million
Finmeccanica, through its company Alenia Aermacchi, has won a contract worth more than EUR 500 million to supply technical and logistical support services as part of the Eurofighter Typhoon programme.... more
HelicoptersContract notice. Warsaw: parts for helicopters
Warsaw, Poland - Komenda G?ówna Stra?y Granicznej
TI Title PL-Warsaw: parts for helicopters ND Document number 91375-2012 PD Publication date 21/03/2012 OJ OJ S 56 TW Place WARSAW AU Authority name Komenda G?ówna Stra?y Granicznej OL Original language PL HD... more
Fair and showsThe world's oldest operational aircraft flights over Coventry skies
London, United Kingdom - It was conceived to intercept the V bombs
The Classic Aircraft Trust (CAT) has restored an old Gloster Meteor T7 aircraft which has flown out of Coventry Airport. The airplane was built in 1949. The aircraft will appear at airshows throughout... more
Finance and economyAvio: order book soars above €6 billion (aircraft engines, space and services)
Turin, Italy - Revenues, EBITDA and investments increase
The Board of Directors of Avio, the international aerospace group, yesterday approved the Group’s 2011 financial results. Avio’s 2011 results saw increases in Group revenues, adjusted EBITDA and investment; a r... more
Fair and shows"FIDAE 2012": Embraer announced sales in Africa for the Super Tucano aircraft
Santiago , Chile - Angola, Burkina Faso and Mauritania join the Brazilian aircraft-maker portfolio
Embraer, recently involved in a negotiation with the US Air Force for the sale of 20 EMB-314/A-29 Super Tucanos (a twin-seated single-turboprop close support aircraft, AVIONEWS), announced some orders... more
Press releaseTNS opinion poll: what Italians think about Alitalia
Milan, Italy - The airline gains 27 positive percent points compared to 2009
"TNS Italia has made an opinion poll about the Italian's perception of Alitalia, comparing it with some of the largest European competitors, above all Lufthansa and British Airways. The analysis has... more
AirportsItaly: Monarch Airlines announces new routes from Milan-Malpensa
Varese, Italy - To Birmingham, London and Manchester
Monarch Airlines, scheduled airline specialized in the leisure sector, began last March 25, 2012 to operate 14 new weekly flights from Milan-Malpensa to Birmingham, London-Gatwick and Manchester. The... more
AirlinesSAS launches route to Tel Aviv
Stockholm, Sweden - Initially a departure every Monday and served by an Airbus airplane
On June 4, SAS will begin flying direct from Copenhagen to Tel Aviv. The route is one of 28 that SAS is opening in 2012 and is line with SAS's strategy of strengthening its product offering to both business... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC signed new contract with EASA for certification activity
Rome, Italy - For five years
"The ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) declared yesterday, on March 28, that Alessio Quaranta, General Manager signed a new service contract with the EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) for the... more
Fair and showsAustrian Airlines chooses the Swiss model for its business aircraft fleet
Hamburg, Germany - New concept of staggering seats
Austrian Airlines showed its plan for the interior fitting of its new business class during the "Interiors Expo" in Hamburg. The choice looks similar to what Swiss International Airlines has adopted,... more
AirportsContract award. Leipzig (Germany): construction work for airports
Lipsia, Germany - Authority name Flughafen Leipzig/Halle GmbH
TI Title D-Leipzig: construction work for airports ND Document number 97294-2012 PD Publication date 27/03/2012 OJ OJ S 60 TW Place LEIPZIG AU Authority name Flughafen Leipzig/Halle GmbH OL Original... more
ReportIsrael obtains access to Azerbaijan air bases against Iran
Tel Aviv , Israel - A potential April attack was announced two months ago
It seems that Israel has been granted access to Azerbaijan air bases in the north of the region. "The Israelis have bought an airfield, and the airfield is called Azerbaijan" said a US administration official. US... more
AirportsRestricted procedure: Brasov (RO): runway construction works
Brasov, Romania - Authority name Judetul Brasov
TI Title RO-Brasov: runway construction works ND Document number 93671-2012 PD Publication date 23/03/2012 OJ OJ S 58 TW Place BRASOV AU Authority name Judetul Brasov OL Original language RO HD Heading Member... more
Civil aviationUnited Aircraft Corporation chooses Antonov An-148/100E aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Regional airlines growing
According to United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), Voronoezh Aircraft Production Association (VASO) has signed a contract to supply three An-148/100E aircraft to the regional airline Angara. The Antonov... more
Fair and showsBBJ-737 aircraft exhibited at the "ABACE 2012"
Shanghai, China - One conference room and two personal staterooms onboard
During the "Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition" ("ABACE") in Shanghai, the well-known aircraft-maker Boeing introduced the latest version of its Business Jet 737/700 for private customers. "Our... more
Fair and showsAircraft and East: "ABACE 2012 is a winner"
Shanghai, China - "The additional space quickly sold out as well"
Ed Bolen, president of NBAA, the agency which organized the "ABACE 2012" ("Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition"), agrees with exhibitors that the reborn show has been an unexpected great success... more
AerospaceContract notice. Brussels: contract for support in management of Galileo satellite filings-Monitus
Bruxelles , Belgio - European Commission, Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry
TI Title B-Brussels: contract for support in management of Galileo satellite filings — Monitus ND Document number 93843-2012 PD Publication date 23/03/2012 OJ OJ S 58 TW Place BRUSSELS AU Authority n... more
HelicoptersContract notice. Sofia: helicopters
Sofia , Bulgary - Aviootryad 28
TI Title BG-Sofia: helicopters ND Document number 91453-2012 PD Publication date 21/03/2012 OJ OJ S 56 TW Place SOFIA AU Authority name Aviootryad 28 OL Original language BG HD Heading Member states... more
Civil aviationAmerica replies to Ms. Hedegaard on aircraft emission taxes
New York, USA - "To trigger a trade war for 1.9 million...If you're China..."
The trade group Airlines for America (Afa) dropped its own lawsuit against the EU and called on the administration to bring a case through the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to reply... more
IndustryAircraft and jobs: BAE Systems leaves no false hope to Brough employees
London, United Kingdom - Unite doesn't obtain reassurances during the meeting with the company
Yesterday 28 March 2012, Unite obtained no positive results during a meeting with BAE Systems, the massive armament industry based in United Kingdom and America. The Brough facility, Yorkshire, a structure... more
Civil aviationEVA Air accepted as future Star Alliance member
Taipei, Taiwan - Further alliance expansion in Asia
Star Alliance (SA) announced today that its Chief Executive Board (CEB) has unanimously accepted the membership application of EVA Air. This decision underscores the Alliance’s long term strategy of s... more
PeopleThe Pope made his parting comments in the airport in Havana
Havana, Cuba - "Cuba needs to find a new economic model"
The Pontiff greets Cuba with president Raul Castro in the airport before leaving. During his short trip in Cuba the Pope also met the former president Fidel, Raul's brother and revolutionary leader during... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane to land in Morocco in Spring 2012
Payerne, Switzerland - This trip will coincide with the launch of work in a region to construct the largest solar power plant ever built
The Kingdom of Morocco will welcome Solar Impulse in the Spring of this year. After its inaugural flight to Paris and Brussels in 2011, the Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg’s solar airplane will at... more
Press releaseRyanair will appeal EU ruling which allows Alitalia to "Keep EUR 300m"...
Rome, Italy - ..."Of illegal State aid"
We receive and publish, reserving the same position for eventual replies: "Ryanair confirmed yesterday (March 28) that it will appeal the EU General Court ruling which allows CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana),... more
Civil aviationContract notice. Dolný Hri?ov: scheduled air transport services
Dolný Hri?ov , Slovacchia Repubblica - Letisková spolo?nos? Žilina, a.s.
TI Title SK-Dolný Hri?ov: scheduled air transport services ND Document number 91596-2012 PD Publication date 21/03/2012 OJ OJ S 56 TW Place DOLNÝ HRI?OV AU Authority name Letisková spolo?nos? Žilina, a.s... more
Civil aviationContract notice. Toulouse: scheduled air transport services
Tolosa, France - Cirso
TI Title F-Toulouse: scheduled air transport services ND Document number 90113-2012 PD Publication date 20/03/2012 OJ OJ S 55 TW Place TOULOUSE AU Authority name Cirso OL Original language FR HD Heading Member... more
UAS-DronesNo more human-controlled take-offs for Israeli UAVs
Tel Aviv, Israel - They will all use ATOL systems by 2015
The UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) will operate no more human-controlled take-offs and landings in future. An Israeli Air Force requirement to use external pilots during its UAV's operations will become... more
Fair and shows"ABACE 2012": Dassault opens new maintenance centre for Falcon aircraft
Shanghai, China - "The structure will play a key role in jet business"
Dassault opens a new service center for its Falcon business aircraft at Shanghai's Hongqiao International Airport in partnership with Shanghai Hawker Pacific, which hosts the "ABACE" event. The facility... more
Press releaseAirplane. Iata speaks about the future of aviation in South America
Santiago, Chile - “The freedom to succeed begins with safety because without it success is not sustainable"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments and other stakeholders in Latin America to unite to give aviation the freedom to succeed by improving aviation safety, making badly... more
Press releaseAlitalia: the European court of justice denies Ryanair's appeal
Rome, Italy - The Irish carrier condemned to pay Italian airline legal costs
"The 300 million Euro bridging-loan obtained by Alitalia from the Italian Government in 2008 was judged as a state-funding by the European Commission which in 2008 ordered the Italian airline to return... more
AirportsAer Lingus arrives in Verona
Verona, Italy - The route to Dublin twice per week
The Irish airline Aer Lingus inaugurated the link Verona-Dublin last Saturday March 24. The route will be served twice per week. The aircraft arrival, thanks to collaboration of the firemen, was greeted... more
Security"Indian aircraft crash due to fake spare parts"
Delhi, India - Iaf will replace the Mig-21 within 2014
Some press agencies reported today 28 March 2012 the visit of the extraordinary and plenipotentiary Russian ambassador Aleksander Kadakin to India after the accidents which happened to the Indian Air Force. The... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: published traffic figures 2011 on its website, +6.5% compared to 2010
Rome, Italy - Classification of the first 50 airlines based on the number of passengers transported, distribution of traditional and low-cost traffic
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) has published the 'Traffic figures 2011' on its website (www.enac.gov.it). 147,946,210 passengers, +6.5% compared to 2010, transited through the Italian airports... more
Fair and showsAirbus shows its ACJ-318 during the "ABACE" 2012
Shanghai, China - Rotating dining table for oriental meals
Airbus is showing for the first time one of its business jets in Shanghai during the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition, in particular its ACJ-318, a super-business version of the well known... more
AerospaceSpace 2011 Finmeccanica. Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space
Rome, Italy - Revenues, Ebita, EBIT, orders, backlog, headcount
Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space (All figures relate to the two joint ventures – Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio – which are consolidated proportionally at 33% and 67% respectively). Revenues: tot... more
DefenseFinmeccanica. Oto Melara, WASS, MBDA
Rome, Italy - Defence Systems
OTO Melara, WASS, MBDA (Figures for the MBDA joint venture are consolidated proportionally at 25%). Revenues: stood at EUR 1.223 billion, broadly in line with the figure of December 31, 2010 (EUR 1.210... more
Fair and shows"FIDAE 2012": heavy presence of Russian aircraft and helicopters
Santiago, Chile - "To expand and deepen military-technical cooperation with our partners"
Rosoboronexport, the well-known Russian exporter, has displayed a wide catalogue during the last "FIDAE" edition ("Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio"), which includes above all aircraft and helicopters. Russia... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. DRS Technologies, Selex Elsag, Selex Galileo, Selex Sistemi Integrati
Rome, Italy - Defence and Security Electronics
DRS Technologies, SELEX Elsag, SELEX Galileo, SELEX Sistemi Integrati Revenues: totaled EUR 6.035 billion, EUR 1.102 billion lower than on December 31, 2010 (EUR 7,137 billion), due to lower activity... more
IndustryFinmeccanica 2011. Aircraft: Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi, GIE-ATR, Alenia NA, SuperJet International
Rome, Italy - Aeronautics
Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi, GIE-ATR (Figures for the consortium are consolidated proportionally, at 50%), Alenia North America, SuperJet International (figures for the joint-venture are consolidated... more
AirportsAVIONEWS: Interview with Gina Giani (Video)
Pisa, Italy - Gina Giani, CEO of Pisa Airport SAT, speaks of the increase in airport services in the context of Tuscany
Gina Giani, CEO, comments on the growing success of Pisa Airport, despite the general hard times registered in the industry. She illustrates the importance of the airport in a regional and international... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. 2011: analysis of key figures
Rome, Italy - New orders at 31 December 2011 totalled EUR 17,434 million
Analysis of key figures New orders at 31 December 2011 totalled EUR 17,434 million, compared with EUR 22,453 million in 2010, a fall of EUR 5,019 million (-22%). This performance was attributable... more
OccurrencesPassengers immobilize ranting pilot on a JetBlue flight (VIDEO)
New York, USA - "A medical situation which involves the captain"
Panic on board a JetBlue flight yesterday. The pilot, in the grip of a psychological crisis for unknown reasons, was expelled and sealed out the cockpit by the rest of the crew, which landed the aircraft... more
Civil aviationContract notice. Brussels: EDF - Support to the air transport sector and satellite service applications; improvement of aviation security in Africa
Brussels, Belgic - ACP Group of States
TI Title B-Brussels: EDF — support to the air transport sector and satellite service applications; improvement of aviation security in Africa ND Document number 88536-2012 PD Publication date 20/03/2012 OJ OJ S... more
Fair and shows"Interiors Expo": Airbus displays latest A-350 XWB cabin models
Hamburg, Germany - Flat-floor system for changes in cabin configuration
During the exposition in Hamburg, Airbus is using three large models of its new A-350 XWB aircraft on its booth to displays the possible configurations of its interiors. "The intention of the mock-ups... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: examined and approved the financial statements for 2011
Rome, Italy - Under the chairmanship of Giuseppe Orsi
Finmeccanica’s board of directors, meeting yesterday under the chairmanship of Giuseppe Orsi, examined and unanimously approved the preliminary financial statements for 2011. 2011 Results The r... more
Civil aviationContract notice. Bristol: non-scheduled air transport services
Bristol , England - Defence Supply Chain Operations & Movements (DSCOM), DE&S
TI Title UK-Bristol: non-scheduled air transport services ND Document number 91808-2012 PD Publication date 21/03/2012 OJ OJ S 56 TW Place BRISTOL AU Authority name Defence Supply Chain Operations... more
Fair and shows"Aircraft Interior Expo": 150,000 meals a day for aircraft
Hamburg, Germany - Frozen meals from The Netherlands
Marfo, a Dutch caterer which has been providing frozen meals to airlines since 34 years ago, has underlined the advantages of its products. The quality is in first place, often better than fresh food sourced... more
Fair and shows"Abace 2012": Gulfstream confirms its aircraft sales success in China
Shanghai, China - Exponential growth during the last decade
During "Shanghai's Asia Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (Abace)" the US aircraft-maker Gulfstream announced two sales to a new Chinese carrier: AllPoint Jet. The two aircraft, a G-450 and... more
Fair and showsBoeing displays its AH-6 helicopter at "FIDAE" 2012 (VIDEO)
Santiago, Chile - "High level of performance and reliability. 57 flights performed in five days"
Boeing is participating at the "FIDAE" 2012, the military exhibition in Santiago, Chile, with its light attack chopper AH-6. Brad Rounding, manager of AH-6 business development at Boeing, said the Chilean... more