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AirlinesAirplanes and labour. French pilots’ union closes the controversy with Air France
Paris, France - The double-contract provision has been rubbed out. The text will be submitted to a referendum among the union’s members
SNPL, the main French pilots’ union, approved yesterday the final version of the agreement with Air France over the development of Transavia low-cost airline. The text will be submitted to a referendum a... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: liquidation its subsidiaries (Finmeccanica Finance SA and Meccanica Reinsurance SA) decided by the BoD in July
Rome, Italy - All the activities by the companies will be taken over directly by Finmeccanica SpA
Referring to today press reports, Finmeccanica informs that, as proposed by the Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Mauro Moretti, on July 31 2014, the Board of Directors decided to put into liquidation... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian ENAC obtains European twinning project tender with Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority
Rome, Italy - To reinforcing safety and harmonization of the technical and economical regulation of the sector
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) unveiled award the Twinning Project tender at the end of a procedure of European selection. It is to sustain the Egyptian civil aviation authority in order to reinforce... more
AirportsF2i: new pole for renewable has born
Milan, Italy - Closing between Edison and EDF Energies Nouvelles
The transfer of the capital among F2i, Edison and EDF Energies Nouvelles completed last Wednesday. The new pole counts on about 600 MW of the eolian capacity mainly and will contribute to the growth... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert continues on the most part of the Country
Rome, Italy - Different Regions still with a red criticality
The bad weather phase interests today mainly the Italian central-meridional regions, with associated strong airing. The weather phernomena could cause some hydrogeological and hydraulic criticalities.... more
Civil aviationAsia’s richest man to conquer airplane leasing market
Hong Kong, China - Li Ka-Shing, Hong Kong businessman, wants to create a 160 aircraft fleet
Cheung Kong Holdings, a Hong Kong corporation, announced on November 6, the intention to buy sixty Boeing and Airbus airplanes from leasing companies: 21 from Gecas, aircraft leasing world leader owned... more
IndustryAirplanes and industry. Finmeccanica: AgustaWestland is one of the few to survive in the new business plan
Rome, Italy - The reshaping of the Italian aerospace Group: cuts, mergers and sales
Finmeccanica will be a smaller company after Mauro Moretti achieves his projects. The company’s CEO, appointed by Matteo Renzi’s Government, is preparing a new business plan in cooperation with the Ame... more
ReportFraud on presidential helicopters: three ex-marines charged in the USA
Columbia, USA - They are suspected of rigging a maintenance tender
Three ex-marines have been accused in South Carolina of fraud in the tender for a maintenance contract regarding the “Marine Helicopters Squadron One”, the helicopter fleet that transports the president and... more
IndustryAirbus: first 242 tonne take-off weight A-330 airplane starts final assembly
Toulouse, France - The aircraft will be used for certification flight trials
The final assembly of Airbus’ first A-330 with the new 242 tonne maximum take-off-weight (MTOW) capability is underway at the A-330 Final Assembly Line in Toulouse, France. The aircraft is currently c... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. AEA-"Single European Sky" (2): it saves 8 million t of CO2 in unnecessary fuel burn
Brussels, Belgium - Tomorrow the European Transport Ministers will meet in Rome during a conference
On the eve of the EU Transport Ministers’ Rome Conference on the much needed "Single European Sky", AEA urges Europe’s national governments to strive to achieve the best outcome for the environment and... more
AirportsExceptional cloudburst on Rome-Fiumicino airport. Refuelling and engine aircraft operations suspended for a quarter-hour
Rome, Italy - A task-force for about 150 people implemented
The refuelling and the starting operations of airplane engines, as security procedure, have been suspended from 3:19pm to 3:33pm, during more acute phase of the extraordinary downpour still ongoing at... more
IndustryAirbus: CALC signs MoU for 100 A-320 Family airplanes
Toulouse, France - The commitment comprises 74 A-320neo, 16 ceo and 10 A-321ceo
China Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC), the leading independent aircraft operating lessor in China, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 100 A-320 Family airplanes. The commitment... more
AirlinesAirplanes and job. Etihad Airways to expand pilot numbers following recruitment of 40 Alitalia captains and first officers
Abu Dhabi, UAE - As part of a large-scale global campaign to hire between 500 to 600 over the next three years
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced the recruitment of 40 fully-qualified pilots from Alitalia, the national airline of Italy, as part of a large-scale global... more
ConferencesAirplanes and "Single European Sky": conference tomorrow in Rome
Rome, Italy - Towards a unified aviation network for increased competitiveness and security
The Ministerial Conference on the "Single European Sky" ("SES2+") takes place on 7 November at Palazzo Colonna in Rome (Piazza dei Santi Apostoli, 66). The aim of the conference is to consider closely... more
AirportsAutogrill grows further in the UK and enters in Manchester Airport and in London-Stansted Airport
Milan, Italy - Total points of sale operated in the UK will rise to 37
Acting through its HMSHost International subsidiary, Autogrill Group is growing in the United Kingdom, having secured a new seven-year contract at Manchester Airport entailing the opening of new points... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: the BoD approves the Interim Financial Report at 30 September 2014 and the results for the 3Q2014
Rome, Italy - Key performance indicators improved over 2013; full year 2014 Group guidance raised for orders, revenues and Ebita
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, convened yesterday under the chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, examined and unanimously approved the Interim Financial Report at 30 September 2014 and the results... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. Alitalia has chosen Montezemolo
Rome, Italy - The board meeting will ratify designations of managers and the agreement with Etihad on November 20
Rumours circulating for weeks have come true: Luca Cordero di Montezemolo will be president of the new Alitalia. The board of directors took this decision yesterday. Etihad CEO James Hogan will be vice-president. The... more
ConferencesAircraft and transport. Aci Europe and Eurocontrol (2): collaborating to minimise aviation's environmental impact at airports ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Paris, France - "CEM" officially launched at this year's "9th Annual conference"
Today, Eurocontrol officially launched the "Collaborative Environmental Management" Specification ("CEM") at this year’s "9th Annual Aci Airport Exhchange Conference & Exhibition". This specification s... more
ConferencesAirplanes and conferences. Aci Europe and Eurocontrol: airports and air traffic management working with other aviation partners to improve European air transport
Paris, France - An update was released on what has been achieved to date during the 9th Annual event yesterday and today
As a new European Commission begins work this week, European aviation industry partners are looking to underlining their commitment to the "Single European Sky" ("Ses"). Faced with patchy air traffic... more
IndustryAirbus: VietJetAir’s first A-320 airplane completes first flight
Toulouse, France - It has reached a new production milestone
VietJetAir’s first A-320 on order from Airbus has reached a new production milestone, with the aircraft having successfully performed its first flight in Toulouse, France. Appearing in its colourful l... more
Military aviationAirplanes and defence. Russian envoy to the Atlantic alliance "NATO uses the Ukraine crisis to flex its muscles"
Moscow, Russia - Moscow emissary also denounces the increase of NATO military flights close to Russian airspace
The crisis in Ukraine is causing a dispute between Moscow and the west. After the supreme NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) commander in Europe said Russia’s recent flights close to European a... more
ReportUnmanned airplanes. Drones over French nuclear plants: hypothesis to solve the mystery
Paris, France - From terrorist attack to safety tests, here are the possible solutions
Who was piloting the drones flying over French nuclear plants? As reported by AVIONEWS, several Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) have been detected over reactors all over France since the beginning of October.... more
AirlinesAirplanes and labour. Air France: pilots union Snpl threatens a plea against wages calculation
Paris, France - The controversy is caused by the way September strike days have been counted
The French pilot union Snpl announced the intention to file a plea at the Prud’hommes council, a court judging over labour rights legal arguments, against the way Air France counted strike days to calculate w... more
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