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AccidentsMalaysia's airplane shot down in Ukraine: first inquiry report arrives (integral version in the second part of this AVIONEWS article). (VIDEO)
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - After an additional appendix of inquiry, the conclusions expected within next July
The Dutch Safety Board (DSB) issued the preliminary inquiry today, September 9, 2014. It is about the events that brought the in-flight demolition in the Malaysian Airlines aircraft last July 17. The preliminary... more
IndustryBoeing launches B-737 MAX 200 aircraft with an order of 100 examplers
New York, Usa - The recipient is committed to an additional 100 optional units
Boeing launched yesterday the newest member of the 737 MAX family with a commitment from the Irish airline Ryanair for 100 examplers. The low-cost carrier will be the first to operate the 737 MAX 200,... more
SecurityItalian ENAV at the Formula One Italian GP: service by helicopter in Monza for the ATC
Rome, Italy - Thanks to a mobile control tower
On the occasion of the Formula One Italian Grand Prix, ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) guaranteed, during the week-end the service of air traffic control (ATC) curated by its Mobile Control Tower. Some... more
AccidentsTen dead bodies found from the Columbian plane’s accident
Puerto Santander, Colombia - Among the passengers there were two researchers in biodiversity
Fuerza Aérea Colombiana (the Columbian military air force) recovered the bodies of the 10 occupants –eight passengers and two pilots– that were on board the Piper PA-31 Navajo aircraft that fell Saturday afte... more
AirlinesAlitalia: special rates to reach excellent specialized health clinic
Rome, Italy - The airline has signed new agreements
Alitalia has signed new agreements with the excellent specialized Italian health clinic to offer discounted rates to patients of the Gruppo Ospedaliero "San Donato", the Istituto Europeo di Oncologia,... more
IndustryRenewal in Finmeccanica’s top management: Guido Crosetto president of Aiad?
Rome, Italy - Mauro Moretti introduces new rules and simplifies the boards of directors of Finmeccanica’s subsidiaries
Guido Crosetto, founding member of the party “Fratelli d’Italia” and undersecretary of Defence in the last Berlusconi government, could become the new president of Aiad, the Italian association of aeros... more
IndustryRenewal in Finmeccanica’s top management: Guido Crosetto president of Aiad?
Rome, Italy - Mauro Moretti introduces new rules and simplifies the boards of directors of Finmeccanica’s subsidiaries
Guido Crosetto, founding member of the party “Fratelli d’Italia” and undersecretary of Defense in the last Berlusconi government, could become the new president of Aiad, the Italian association of ae... more
Civil aviationEU approves new sanctions against Russia: Moscow threatens the aircraft industry
Moscow, Russia - The government says it could close down its airspace, and turn to China for the design of new airplanes
Russia may shut down its airspace to western airlines if there are new sanctions in the energy or finance sectors, stated Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in an interview with the “Vedomosti” new... more
AirportsApproval of 32bn USD for the "Al Maktoum" Dubai DWC airport expansion plan
Dubai, UAE - The first phase will take 6-8 years to build, and it will accommodate more than 120m passengers
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today welcomed the announcement by endorsing the AED120bn (US$ 32bn) expansion of "Al... more
AirportsAircraft and environment. Carbon management standard for airports takes off in North America
Atlanta, Usa - The joint press release from ACI North America, ACI Europe, ACI Asia-Pacific and ACI Africa
Following the global airport industry’s commitment to reduce its carbon emissions made 7 years ago* and the European launch in 2009 of the carbon management standard Airport Carbon Accreditation, last n... more
AirportsAirplanes. ACI Europe: airports report 4.6% growth in passenger traffic during July
Brussels, Belgium - Freight reported soft growth of +3.0%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for the month of the July. The report is the only air transport report which includes the full range of civil aviation passenger... more
AirlinesAlitalia: board of directors of 5 september 2014
Rome, Italy - Alitalia and Etihad Airways identified Mr Cassano as the most suitable candidate after appropriate consultation.
The Board of Directors of Alitalia has today resolved to formally designate Mr. Silvano Cassano as the future Chief Executive Officer of the “New Alitalia”. Mr Cassano will take up the position imm... more
CuriositiesOriginal photos: AW-101 helicopter flies UK Prime Minister David Cameron during NATO Summit
London, United Kingdom - The Prime Minister and the delegation of the United Kingdom in Wales for the important appointment
The Finmeccanica - AgustaWestland AW101 helicopter will transport the UK Prime Minister David Cameron and the UK delegation during the two day NATO Summit, which will be attended by more than 60 wo... more
AirlinesCivil aircraft. Lufthansa: 2nd strike today Vereinigung Cockpit pilots. More than 200 flights canceled at Frankfurt
Berlin, Germany - "Strikes are not a solution for shared challenges". Inconvenience to 25,000 passengers
Second strike of VC within 7 days will particularly affect many thousands of summer holidaymakers, commuters and business travelers on September 5. Initial information about flight timetable was available... more
AirlinesCivil aircraft. Lufthansa (2). Pilots strike: useful information for passengers
Berlin, Germany - In addition, the reasons of the carrier about union agitation
In order for flight operations to return to normal as quickly as possible after the end of the strike, individual flights from Frankfurt will have to be cancelled today, from 13:30 pm onwards and from... more
Civil aviationCivil aircraft. Italian ENAV: flight controllers strike tomorrow
Rome, Italy - from 12:30 to 16:30
ENAV (National Society flight assistance) announces that the trade unions and autonomous Licta and Anpcat, announce a strike for the day, September 6th from 12:30 to 16:30. Enav apologizes for the... more
Civil aviationCourt of Justice of the EU: the actual arrival time of a flight corresponds to the time at which at least one of the doors of the aircraft is opened
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - It is only at that time that the length of the delay for the purposes of any compensation may be determined
The delay to a Germanwings flight rom Salzburg to Cologne/Bonn has provid ed the Court of Justice with an opportunity to specify the point in time which corresponds to the actual arrival time of an aircraft.... more
Civil aviationCivil aviation. How is calculated the actually flight time of an airplane, for the purposes of refund for delay?
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - A sentence by the Court of Justice of the EU specifies the point
The case that has brought to the sentence that creates a precedent is that sees as protagonist a Germanwings airplane in flight from Salzsburg to Cologne/Bonn, took off with a three hour and 10 minute... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines takes delivery of first B-787/9 aircraft in North America
Seattle, Usa - A stretched version of the Dreamliner
United Airlines has become the first North American carrier to take delivery of the B-787/9 airplane, a stretched version of the Dreamliner that will allow the airline to accommodate more customers and... more
ReportAirplanes and health. The melanoma occupation disease of pilots and flight assistants?
Rome, Italy - According to a study the illness would have a twofold impact compared to the ones remaining
The risk is linked to a major UV rays of the sun and to the cosmic radiation in those professional activities carried out at great altitudes, like those by who operates on board of airplanes, and that... more
Fair and showsAirbus Helicopters shows to Poland the capabilities of its rotorcraft and expands its in-country cooperation
Kielce, Poland - Both in operations of civil and military type
Airbus Helicopters’ presence at "MSPO Expo" this week is focused on demonstrating the capabilities of the Tiger HAD attack helicopter and multi-mission EC-725 Caracal model, that according to the same m... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters and Romania sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Bucharest, Romania - To build on four decades of successes
The Government of Romania and Airbus Helicopters have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in a ceremony at the Victoria Palace in Victory Square, the headquarters of the Romanian Government. Present... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: inquiry report on C-172 airplane crash occurred in 2011 (Document on the "Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Rome, Italy - Registration OE-KSY, happened on Monte Capra, Aglio-Coli (Piacenza)
ANSV, the Italian Air Safety Board, communicated to have completed and publish an inquiry report on its website. The document is about: - Crash occurred to C-172S airplane, OE-KSY registration, Monte... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Alitalia begins today new direct flights between Rome and Marrakech
Rome, Italy - The carrier consolidated its presence in Morocco where it already operates 12 weekly connections to Casablanca
Alitalia’s inaugural flight AZ878 from Rome-Fiumicino to Marrakech took off this morning with 103 passengers on board. The inaugural ceremony was held before the flight’s departure at "Leonardo da... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica takes part in "MSPO 2014": airplanes and helicopters
Kielce, Poland - Through its companies: AW, AA, Selex ES and OTO Melara
Finmeccanica –through its companies AgustaWestland, Alenia Aermacchi, Selex ES and OTO Melara– takes part in "MSPO (International Defence Industry Exhibition) 2014", in Kielce, Poland, from 1 to 4 of... more
Finance and economySEA (Milan airports): the BoD approved the six month financial report at June 30, 2014
Milan, Italy - Traffic on the airport system: 13,6 million passengers and 237,000 tons of goods
The Board of Directors of Sea SpA (Milan airports management company), led by Pietro Modiano, gathered yesterday, approved the six month consolidated financial report at June 30, 2014. Air traffic Over... more
Aerospace"Sapienza" University in Rome: a balloon to study galaxies
Rome, Italy - A team created a telemetric system and control the flight. The data will be used by Olympus
A new telemetry system and control of the stratospheric flight has been tested in space context by a team of the "Sapienza". The tool, launched last August 17 in the Arctic (from Longyearbyen, Svalbard... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: July passenger travel shows strong growth
Geneva, Switzerland - Capacity expanded exactly in tandem with demand, resulting in a global load factor of 82.3%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for July showing demand growth of 5.3% (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) over the previous... more
Finance and economyAir Astana: profit up in second quarter 2014
Milan, Italy - The airline carried 939,000 passengers
Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s principal airline, recorded an operating profit of $26.3 million and International Financial Standards Reporting (IFRS) net profit of $16.5 million for the 2nd quarter 2014, i... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica-Selex ES introduces new surveillance radar at "MSPO" in Poland
Rome, Italy - Weighing just 44 kilos
Finmeccanica–Selex ES has introduced the Gabbiano TS-80 PLUS, a brand-new surveillance radar system at the "International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO"), which is taking place in Poland from 1st t... more
Fair and shows"MSPO 2014". MBDA solutions to meet present and future Polish stakes
Kielce, Poland - The stand focuses on air defense capabilities and especially on the ASTER 30 missile, displayed at the event
MBDA’s stand at "MSPO 2014" (Kielce, September 1-4) focuses strongly on air defense capabilities and especially on the ASTER 30 missile, which is being displayed at the "MSPO" exhibition. The Aster 30 i... more
IndustryTAI: completed modernization and delivery program F-16 aircraft for the Pakistan Air Force
Ankara, Turkey - Laid the foundations for the reinforcement of the Turkish-Pakistan relationships in terms of defence industry
Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI) delivered the last four F-16 aircraft to PAF (Pakistan Air Force) under Modernization Program requested by Pakistan, at a ceremony held at the industry's facilities... more
CargoEmirates SkyCargo lifts capacity to Los Angeles using a B-777F aircraft
Dubai, UAE - In 2013, the carrier transported a total of 49,000 tons of cargo from the United States
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has added Los Angeles to its network of freighter destinations across the United States, with the start of a weekly service to the city. Los Angeles... more
CargoAirplanes and transport. IATA: July air freight markets rise strongly (5.8%)
Geneva, Switzerland - An acceleration in growth from June when cargo demand grew at less than half that rate (2.4%)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing a strong increase in air cargo in July. Compared to July 2013, freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) rose... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA. European airlines registered a 3.3% growth in passenger numbers in 1H2014
Brussels, Belgium - Compared to the same period of last year, an additional 5.6 million passengers were welcomed
During the first six months of the year, the members of the Association of European Airlines (AEA) registered a 3.3% growth in the number of passengers transported. Compared to the first half of 2013,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and safety. EASA announces its reorganisation structure
Cologne, Germany - To prepare the Agency for the challenges of the coming years
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) revealed on 1 September 2014 a new organisation which aims at preparing the Agency for the challenges of the coming years. The new organisation will enable... more
Fair and showsAirbus Group at "MSPO" event with airplanes and helicopters
Kielce, Poland - The 22nd International Defence Industry Exhibition takes place in Poland (September 1-4)
Airbus Group and its Divisions showcase its portfolio of advanced helicopter, defence and security products at the 22nd "MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition", from 1 to 4 September in Kielce,... more
Military aviationFirst RAF A400M airplane made its maiden flight
Seville, Spain - Marking a key milestone towards its delivery
The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter ordered by the Royal Air Force has made its maiden flight, marking a key milestone towards its delivery. The aircraft, known as MSN15, took off from Seville,... more
AccidentsUkrainian AN-12BK cargo airplane crashes in Algeria: seven victims
Tamanrasset, Algeria - The aircraft already belonging to the Russian and Ukrainian Air Forces
An AN-12BK airplane flight 4012, served by Ukraine Air Alliance airline, crashed last August 30 while it was making a cargo service between Glasgow-Prestwick (UK) and Bamako (Mali, third technical stopover)... more
PeopleFederica Mogherini appointed new High Representative for EU Foreign and Security Policy
Brussels, Belgium - The role as Minister for Foreign Affairs until October
Federica Mogherini appointed new High Representative for EU Foreign and Security Policy She has been Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation since 21 February 2014 (role that she... more
PeopleAirbus Helicopters UK: Alvaro Beteta Meredith appointed as Head of Communications
Oxford, UK - He will report directly Colin James, Managing Director
Alvaro Beteta Meredith will be Head of Communications for Airbus Helicopters UK business and responsible for UK communications for the wider business. Starting in his new role on 1 September 2014, he will... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Swiss agency ATRA releases the 2014 airline holistic safety rating
Geneva, Switzerland - Four major accidents occurred in only 5 months last year, black for air disasters
The independent Swiss rating agency "Air Transport Rating Agency" (ATRA) is releasing the 2014 holistic safety rating for commercial airlines. 2014 is a black year for air disasters. Four major accidents... more
AirlinesEmirates and Arik Air sign MoU
Milan, Italy - To develop and extend their existing commercial relationship and explore further areas of co-operation
Emirates and Arik Air, West Africa’s leading airline, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and expand their existing commercial relationship and explore further areas of co-operation. Both c... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Bardarbunga status update: the volcanic-seismic activity stable but active
Helsinki, Finland - The ban to fly over continues in all area
An eruption began around at 00:02 of last night in Holuhraun, at North of Dyngjujökull. Seismic tremble has been monitored by all observation stations. At first glance the eruptive activity decreased... more
AirlinesAirplanes and strikes. Germanwings: 116 flights cancelled for the protest, ended, by Cockpit, the pilot union
Milan, Italy - Passengers informed; significant economic losses for the carrier
Pilot union Cockpit have ended their strike. The six-hour strike will still, however, affect flight operations during Friday afternoon. Germanwings has released a replacement flight shedule. Where... more
AerospaceItalian Space Agency (ASI): Cosmo-SkyMed activated to analyze the earthquake in California
Rome, Italy - The data obtained by the Italian satellite system are giving important information to study the quake that hit the Napa Valley last August 24
The Cosmo-SkyMed (CSM) constellation has been planned, starting from last August 26, to acquire data on the area of the Napa Valley, in California, hit last August 24 by an earthquake of a magnitude of... more
IndustryUAS. Airbus DS: another first for Zephyr 7 HAPS
Paris, France - The test consisted of over 11 days of non-stop flight, in winter weather conditions with a new primary payload
Airbus Defence and Space has announced that the Zephyr 7 High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) has just completed its most demanding mission to date and thus set a new benchmark in persistent, year-round... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Finmeccanica: the Italian judge accepts the requests made by AW to bring to an end the Indian case
Rome, Italy - In connection with the judicial proceedings regarding the supply of 12 AW-101 VVIP aircraft to the Indian Government
In connection with the judicial proceedings regarding the supply of 12 AW-101 VVIP helicopters to the Indian Government pursuant to understandings dated 2010, Finmeccanica hereby informs that the judge... more
CuriositiesAirplanes. The "Knee Defender" arrives against the fights on board for reclining seats: but...
Chicago, USA - That the relief is worse of the evil... and the human rowdness is a hard fact?
The problem is old and it is more and more pressing, with the reductions of the dimensions of the seats on airplanes and of the space reserved to every passenger. And who always embarks on a flight knows... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines A-380 airplane to serve Auckland
Milan, Italy - From next October 27, 2014
Singapore Airlines customers travelling to and from Auckland in New Zealand will be able to enjoy the comfort of the world’s largest aircraft, the Airbus A-380, from 27 October 2014. The 471-seat A... more