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AirlinesMeridiana announced the new link from Turin to Berlin
Olbia, Italy - Starting from next November two times per week (Friday and Sunday)
Meridiana Group and SAGAT (Turin's airport management company) announced the new connection between Turin and Berlin. The Meridiana Group starting from next November will offer a twice per week link,... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Air Evac EMS Inc.
Chicago, Usa - For USD 110,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $110,000 civil penalty against Air Evac EMS Inc., of West Plains, Mo., for operating a Bell BHT 206 helicopter t... more
Press releaseAmnesty International asks USA to stop arms transfers to Israel
Rome, Italy - Growing evidence of war crimes in Gaza
The US government must immediately end its ongoing deliveries of large quantities of arms to Israel, which are providing the tools to commit further serious violations of international law in Gaza, said... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Air Methods Corporation
Seattle, Usa - For USD 428,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $428,000 civil penalty against Air Methods Corporation of Englewood, Colo., for allegedly operating two helicopters w... more
AccidentsA Breezy aircraft was involved yesterday in a landing accident on the east side of "Wittman Airport" in Oshkosh: FAA and NTSB began to investigate
Oshkosh, Usa - The male pilot died due to his injuries and the femal passenger is in serious condition
At 9 am on Thursday, July 31, a custom-built Breezy aircraft was involved in a landing accident on the east side of "Wittman Regional Airport" in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. There were two people aboard the aircraft... more
IndustryAirbus: IAG firms up for 8 A-350/900 airplanes
Toulouse, France - International Airlines Group has converted the options into orders for Iberia
International Airlines Group (IAG) has converted eight A-350/900 options into firm orders for Iberia. The airline becomes a new customer for the A-350XWB Family, which has a rate of record sales. The aircraft... more
CuriositiesLondon City Airport: the top ten of the most confiscated items in the airport
Milan, Italy - The snow globes come back in fashion among businessmen
In the last six months, 72 snow globes were confiscated from the hand luggage of passengers departing from London City, making it the most confiscated item behind jams and preserves. The findings have... more
AerospaceTelespazio and DLR confirm responsibility for Galileo operations
Rome, Italy - The programme financd by the EU, mandated by the EC and implemented by ESA
The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) and Telespazio reconfirmed their cooperation for the operation of the European satellite navigation programme Galileo. The... more
IndustryBoeing to assemble B-787/10 Dreamliner airplane in South Carolina
Washington, Usa - The industry will continue to assemble both /8s and /9s in Everett, Wash., and North Charleston
Boeing announced that final assembly of the 787/10, the newest and longest member of the 787 Dreamliner family of airplanes, will take place exclusively in North Charleston, SC. The industry will continue... more
AirportsPisa airport. Named the new SAT Board of Directors
Pisa, Italy - Gina Giani confirmed as Chief Executive Officer
The new Board of Directors of SAT, the management company of "Galileo Galilei" airport of Pisa, has been named, that will remain in office until the approval of the financial statement on 2016. The shareholders'... more
IndustryBoeing: All Nippon Airways Finalize Order for 40 Widebody Airplanes
Tokyo, Japan - The airline renews long-haul fleet
Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) today finalized an order for 40 widebody airplanes –20 B-777/9Xs, 14 B-787/9 Dreamliners and six B-777/300ERs (Extended Range)– as part of the airline's strategic lon... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Tomorrow, Alitalia's Board of Directors; the problem of Poste seems to be solved
Rome, Italy - It has to be defined the issue about Trade Unions
It is scheduled for tomorrow morning Alitalia’s Board of Directors, following the letter sent tonight as answer to the ultimatum made by Etihad, the airline of Arab Emirates that promised to invest 560 m... more
IndustryAirbus: ANA Holdings firms up order for A-320neo aircraft family
Toulouse, France - ANA to become first A-320neo operator in Japan
ANA Holdings has firmed up an order for 30 A-320neo Family aircraft (seven A-320neo and 23 A-321neo). The initial agreement was announced in March 2014. The aircraft will be part of ANA Holdings fleet... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: the BoD approves the half-year financial report at 30 June 2014
Rome, Italy - New orders materially increasing (+ 43%). Order backlog worth EUR 37.6 billion
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, convened today under the chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, has examined and unanimously approved the Half-Year Financial Report at 30 June 2014. The results... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters starts delivery of EC-145T2 to DRF Luftrettung
Donauwörth, Germany - The German air rescue company has ordered 20 of these aircraft
The handover of the first EC-145T2 to DRF Luftrettung marks yet another milestone for Airbus Helicopters in the successful program for the BK-117/EC-145 family. In spring 2014, the latest addition to the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and ATM. EU supports key TEN-T infrastructure projects with over EUR 320 million
Brussels, Belgium - EC selected a total of 106 plans
In the last Calls of the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) Programme the European Commission selected a total of 106 projects that will benefit from over €320 million in EU support for improving t... more
PeopleAirbus Group-Safran emergent jv in the space launcher sector: nominated Alain Charmeau as CEO
Paris, France - And Marc Ventre president, CEO. The new company to serve both commercial and institutional needs
Airbus Group and Safran have agreed to nominate Alain Charmeau (58), as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the future Space Launcher Joint-Venture. Following the initial announcement on 16 June 2014,... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: the BoD approves the consolidated results at 30 June 2014
Milan, Italy - New contracts proved its capacity to pursue a strategy of expansion in airports worldwide
Meeting today, the Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA examined and approved the consolidated results to 30 June 2014. Results in 2nd quarter 2014 · Consolidated revenues: €974.3m, up 0.4% on €9... more
ReportFinmeccanica, AgustaWestland helicopters. The Indian Government continues the investigation
Rome, Italy - Despite the decision taken by the Public Prosecutor's Office of Busto Arsizio, CBI goes on in the inquiry
Despite the decision taken by the Public Prosecutor of Busto Arsizio Eugenio Fusco to file the legal action against Finmeccanica due to the investigation for international corruption, that involved the... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: waiting for the half-year report
Rome, Italy - Considering the figures of the placing on the stock exchange (-2,8) it seems that the company is suffering from the lack of orders
Finmeccanica decreased by -2,87 up to 7,78 Euros on the shareholding. According to experts, it is foreseen a negative, or maybe not very successful, half-year report, that is going to be published in these... more
AirportsEIB invests 300 million Euros in Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - It is one of the biggest subsidy made by the European institution to Roman infrastructure projects by now
Following the examination of the documents by the Board of the European Investment Bank (EIB) started on June, it is continuing the process for the financing in order to enlarge “Leonardo Da Vinci” air... more
CuriositiesAir Malta: it is possible to breastfeed on its airplanes and to receive further assistance
La Valletta, Malta - The airline launched a policy that coincides with the world week of it
Air Malta officially welcomed the breast-feeding on its airplanes and launched a policy that corresponds with the World Breast-Feeding Week from August 1 to 7, moment in which the international awareness... more
ReportLibya. Italian Minister Mogherini chairs coordination table with Embassy and Crisis Unit: aircraft for return of Italians and others in the next days
Rome, Italy - On the request of some governments, Italy has also arranged for the departure of 30 persons of other nationalities
In response to the worsening crisis in Libya, Minister for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini chaired a coordination meeting yesterday evening with our embassy and the foreign ministry Crisis Unit. The... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: joint efforts to improve flight safety over conflict zones
Montreal, Canada - Flying today remains safe and secure way to travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airports Council International (ACI) and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization... more
Finance and economyAirbus Group shows continued progress in half-year (H1) 2014 results
Amsterdam, Holland - Reflecting operational improvement and the continued focus on programme execution
Airbus Group shows continued progress in Half-Year (H1) 2014 results. The highlights: - Revenues increase six percent to € 27.2 billion - EBIT before one-off up 10 percent to € 1.77 billion -... more
Fair and showsBoeing forecasts rising demand for commercial aircraft pilots and technicians for next 20 years (1.1 million wordwide)
Oshkosh, Usa - Asia Pacific, Middle East show strongest demand, most rapid growth
Boeing is forecasting continued strong growth in demand for commercial aircraft pilots and maintenance technicians as the global fleet expands over the next 20 years. Boeing's 2014 "Pilot and Technician... more
ReportPalazzo Chigi meeting about Alitalia-Etihad: Lupi optimistic. Tomorrow the deadline of Etihad ultimatum and answer by Alitalia
Rome, Italy - But many tangles to dissolve in a few hours: the recapitalization, Midco, the position by Poste and the unions
The assembly at Palazzo Chigi ended a short time ago, gathered urgently to face the ultimatum sent yesterday by the Etihad's CEO, James Hogan to Alitalia's CEO, Gabriele del Torchio. On agenda, the... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Sistri, Selex ES will discontinue its participation in the programme after termination of the contract
Rome, Italy - The company intends to avoid the risk of suffering new damages beyond those already endured
Selex Service Management, a company owned by Finmeccanica-Selex ES, has informed the ItalianMinistry for the Environment, Territory and Sea, of its intention to discontinue its participation in the SISTRI... more
Fair and shows"Oshkosh AirVenture". Piper aircraft attend the event. the projects of the company
Oshkosh, USA - "The company is back, and continues to focus on future"
Following the recent success in the trainer market Simon Caldecott, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Piper Aircraft in the occasion of the yearly briefing at "Oshkosh AirVenture 2014" (July... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: the fifth ATV was succcessfully launched (2)
Cannes, France - The industry supplied the ICC for all ATV cargo vessels
The European Space Agency’s fifth and last ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle) was successfully launched from the Guiana Space Center, Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. Thales Alenia Space supplied the I... more
ReportIndia and AgustaWestland helicopters. Finmeccanica out of the investigation of the Public Prosecutor's Office of Busto Arstizio
Rome, Italy - It is scheduled on October 9th the judgement of first instance for the two managers
The public prosecutor's office of Busto Arstizio Eugenio Fusco filed the legal action against Finmeccanica due to international corruption, for which the state's attorney asked for 6 years of imprisonment... more
ReportUkraine. Italian Minister Mogherini: the new sanctions send a strong signal to Russia
Rome, Italy - "The Malaysia Airlines tragedy should have prompted the Russian authorities to at last respect, through concrete acts, the repeated commitments made in recent months. But that did not happen”
The new sanctions approved yesterday in Brussels send a strong, unified signal to Russia to keep to the commitments made in recent months. This was the view of Foreign Minister Federica Mogherini, who... more
AerospaceESA: last ATV lifts off to supply the Space Station (VIDEO)
Kourou, French Guyana - Named after the Belgian scientist who formulated the Big Bang Theory, ATV "Georges Lemaître"
The fifth and final mission of ESA’s Automated Transfer Vehicle got off to a flying start today with its launch from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, heading for the International Space Sta... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: Investigations into the Company relating to the AW101 helicopters contract with the Indian Ministry of Defence discontinued
Rome, Italy - Finmeccanica non-involvement acknowledged
Finmeccanica announces that the Italian Prosecutor has discontinued investigations relating to the contract for 12 AW101 VVIP helicopters signed with the Indian Ministry of Defence in 2010. The Prosecutor... more
IndustryBoeing delivers ANA's first B-787/9 Dreamliner airplane
Washington, Usa - The Japanese airline to operate both variants of the family
Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) today announced the delivery of the airline's first B-787/9 Dreamliner airplane. ANA will become the world's first airline to operate both the 787/8 and /9 variants... more
Civil aviationUSA. BTS releases 1st-quarter 2014 air fare data: Cincinnati, Ohio had the highest average, while Sanford, Florida had the lowest
Washington, Usa - According to the figures reported today
The average domestic air fare decreased to $381 in the first quarter of 2014, down 1.0 percent from the average fare of $384 in the first quarter of 2013, adjusted for inflation, the US Department of Transportation’s B... more
AirportsItalian SAVE publishes a maxi-invitation to tender for 57 million Euros for the enlargement of the "Marco Polo" airport in Venice
Venice, Italy - The tendering procedure will be conducted only by telematic service
SAVE SpA, the management company of the "Marco Polo" airport in Venice, has published a call for competitive bids for 57 million Euros for the works concerning the passenger terminal, and for the redevelopment... more
IndustryAirbus terminates purchase order with Skymark Airlines for six A-380 aircraft
Toulouse, France - Signed in 2011
Following discussions with Skymark Airlines and in light of the airline’s expressed intentions in respect of the A-380 airplane, Airbus has in accordance with its contractual rights, notified carrier t... more
Fair and showsMahindra debuts Airvan 8 airplane with floats at "EAA AirVenture Airshow" (6)
Oshkosh, Usa - This version increases versatility and interest to operators in North America
Mahindra Aerospace, a part of India’s Mahindra Group, has recently added Wipline 3450 amphibious floats to its Airvan 8 utility aircraft. Wipaire Inc. has begun feasibility testing on the aircraft with f... more
Fair and showsFirst production HondaJet aircraft made public debut at "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014" (5)
Oshkosh, Usa - And a flight demonstration during the afternoon airshow
The first production HondaJet aircraft made its public debut yesterday at "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh". Following a celebratory event commemorating the occasion, the HondaJet concluded the day with an entertaining... more
Fair and shows"Oshkosh 2014" (4) . Perlan Project partners with Airbus Group to fly a glider to the edge of space (VIDEO)
Oshkosh, Usa - The mission was unveiled at the "EAA AirVenture" convention
Perlan Project Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit aeronautical exploration and atmospheric science research organization that utilizes sailplanes (gliders) designed to fly at extremely high altitudes, announced... more
AirlinesVirgin America airline files for an Initial Public Offer
Rome , Italy - The decision was in the air for about a year
Virgin America Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Cush said almost a year ago that a possible stock sale would be one of the program of the carrier. In fact, even if the details of the operation are... more
AirlinesJet Airways planes for a renewal in the design of its airplanes
Rome , Italy - An airline that is ever-growing in Asian overview
Indian Jet Airways airline, together with Boeing, has announced a renewal in the design of its first- and business-class cabins, to compete with the two international giants Singapore Airlines and Etihad,... more
Fair and shows"Oshkosh AirVenture" (3): L-3 Communications presents its new device for air traffic control
Oshkosh, USA - Great innovations and lower operating costs
The American holding L-3 Communications, one of the leaders for the production of devices for monitoring an controlling of air traffic, in the occasion of the opening day of "Oshkosh Airshow 2014" (July... more
Finance and economyAirbus Group closes acquisition of Salzburg München Bank and establishes a company bank
Toulouse, France - In order to provide additional financing options
Airbus Group unveils today to have closed the acquisition of Salzburg München Bank AG from Raiffeisenverband Salzburg on 25 July 2014. The financial operation allows the aeronautics and space group to... more
Fair and shows"Oshkosh AirVenture" (2): Cirrus to deliver its SF-50 Vision airplanes by the end of 2015
Oshkosh, USA - After years of projects, here is the seven-seat single-engine model produced by the company
In the occasion of the opening day of "Oshkosh AirVenture" (July 28th-August 3rd), the greatest airplanes gathering in the United States, Cirrus Aircraft in the person of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO)... more
Fair and shows"Oshkosh AirVenture" starts the "One Week Wonder": from the kit to the operating airplane in just one week (VIDEO)
Oshkosh, USA - The attendees will see all the assemble procedures, from the start to the end
"Oshkosh AirVenture" (July 28th-3rd August) opened yesterday, the greatest airplane gathering in the United States. Tens of thousands of people take part to it: corporate leaders, international delegates... more
HelicoptersEnstrom obtains certification of Garmin G1000H Integrated Flight Deck to install in its 480B helicopter
Menominne, Usa - The new configuration will be designated the 480B-G
Enstrom announced that the Federal Aviation Administration has certified the Garmin G1000H all-glass, integrated flight deck for installation in its 480B helicopter model. The new configuration will be... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for storms on the North and Centre
Rome, Italy - A bulletin for adverse conditions issued
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. Rains, with downpour or storm aspect, are predicted from today... more
SecurityFAA: civil penalty against Southwest Airlines
Washington, Usa - For USD 12 million
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $12 million civil penalty against Southwest Airlines for failing to comply with Federal Aviation Regulations i... more