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AerospaceLDSD: too much wind at Hawaii, launch of the "Flying saucer" maybe on Wednesday 11
Kauai, USA - The decision to be taken during the upcoming hours
NASA has once again postopned the launch of its LDSD (Low Density Supersonic Decelerator) test vehicle because of adverse weather conditions. Winds at the US Navy's Pacific Missile Range Facility in... more
Military aviationUnited States move two B-2 stealth strategic bombers in Europe
Fairford, United Kingdom - "An opportunity to strengthen and improve interoperability with our allies", the Pentagon explains
The United States have sent in Europe two B-2 stealth bombers: the Pentagon communicated that the deployment of the two aircraft was pre-planned and their stay will not be long. Indeed, their aim will... more
IndustryThales Alenia Space seeks social insurance for 350 engineers of the Cosmo-SkyMed program
Rome, Italy - There are no more funds to continue, according to union sources
Thales Alenia Space means to start the social insurance process for 350 of its employees working at the Cosmo-SkyMed 2 (Constellation of four Small Satellites for Mediterranean basin Observation) program. It... more
Press releaseItalian FIM CISL on Thales Alenia Space: "The company's stance on is unacceptable, a major attention on all Country is necessary"
Rome, Italy - The declaration by the national FIM CISL coordinator of Finmeccanica Group, Carlo Anelli
We receive and publish: "The top management of Thales Alenia Space Italia during the meeting yesterday with the national administrative offices of FIM, FIOM, UILM and the national coordination of the Group,... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia-Etihad: maybe on Thursday the banks will give their approval for the debt restructuring
Rome, Italy - "Fiumicino and Malpensa will be the two big intercontinental hubs of the alliance between the two carriers"; the Italioan Transport Minister explains
Thursday 12 June might be a critical day in the path towards the agreement between Alitalia and Etihad for the entry of the Abu Dhabi-based company in the ownership structure of the main Italian carrier.... more
Fair and showsEmbraer Executive Jets expands customer support during the "FIFA World Cup" in Brazil
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The event will occur between June 12 and July 13
Embraer Executive Jets has developed an integrated and comprehensive customer support plan for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, which will occur between June 12 and July 13. Throughout the games, the... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia-Etihad agreement, Del Torchio: "Layoffs to be more than 2000"
Rome, Italy - The CEO of the Italian company confirms that the agreement with the Arab carrier includes a 560-million-Euro investment
Alitalia Chief Executive Officer Gabriele Del Torchio took part in the presentation of the institutional activities carried out by the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) during 2013, which took place... more
IndustryAirbus DS: Ecuador orders three C295 aircraft
Seville, Spain - The contract also includes a FISS package
Ecuador has ordered three Airbus C295 medium transport aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space for immediate delivery. The contract also includes a Full In Service Support (FISS) package for the operation... more
AccidentsEurofighter Typhoon aircraft crashes in Spain, the pilot dies
Seville, Spain - The accident occurred in an airbase near Seville
The pilot of an Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft died today, Monday 9 June 2014, in an accident which involved his fighter at Moron del la Frontera airbase, in Southern Spain, at about 60 km south-east of... more
Press releaseRossi (FILT) to Del Torchio (Alitalia): "Procedure and matter are wrong about layoffs"
Rome, Italy - The declarations by national secretary who answers to CEO
We receive and publish: "The procedure and matter are wrong". Mauro Rossi, secretary of the FILT CGIL union answers to Alitalia CEO, Gabriele Del Torchio about the numbers of redundancies of the national... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Selex ES and IMPACT to collaborate against cyber threats
Rome, Italy - Over the past few years, the attacks around the world have become highly sophisticated
Finmeccanica–Selex ES and the International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT), a key partner of the United Nations’ International Telecommunications Union (ITU), have signed a mem... more
IndustryBoeing opens Advanced Research Center in Brazil to develop aerospace technologies
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The center teams with Brazilian universities, government and industry
Boeing opened a new research and technology center to work with leading Brazilian researchers and scientists to develop aerospace technologies. The new Boeing Research & Technology-Brazil (BR&T-Brazil)... more
IndustryHelicopters. AW and Havelsan sign MoU to collaborate on training systems
Cascina Costa, Italy - Witnessed by the Turkish Undersecretary for Defense Industry
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland and Havelsan announced the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and jointly market and sell their complementary training products and capabilities.... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space expands presence in UK with acquisition of ta Cohort plc subsidiary
Rome, Italy - TAS UK has recently opened their new offices in Harwell, Oxfordshire
Thales Alenia Space announced today the completion of the acquisition of the space activities of Bristol-based SEA, part of Cohort plc. This acquisition will reinforce the perimeter of its new subsidiary... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA: unacceptable cost increase plans would make Germany the most expensive airspace in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - A staggering 300 million EUR annually as of 2015
On June 5th Germany announced that the German Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS) intends to increase its user charges by a staggering 300 million EUR annually as of 2015.... more
CargoIATA appoints Glyn Hughes as Global Head of Cargo
Geneva, Switzerland - Effective from June 9
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment, effective from June 9, of Glyn Hughes as the Association’s next Global Head of Cargo. Glyn Hughes joined IATA in 1991 t... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. Airbus pleads guilty in a trial for the death of an employee
Broughton, United Kingdom - Donald Williams, 62 yo, lost his life in 2011 at Brougthon facility
Following to the death of one of its employees, Airbus has pleaded guilty to failing to ensure the health and safety of its workers at Broughton, Flintshire (United Kingdom) facility of Airbus Operations... more
AccidentsAustralia is looking for a company to search Malaysia Airlines' missing aircraft
Canberra, Australia - The operation will begin in August and might last up to 12 months
The Australian Transport Safety Board released a request for tender to acquire the services of a specialist company capable of conducting a deep-water search (under ATSB direction) for the missing Malaysia... more
Press releaseAlitalia: the board of directors calls the assembly of shareholders in late June and July
Rome, Italy - For the approval of the balance sheet ending on December 31, 2013
The meeting of Alitalia's board of directors, which met today under the guidance of Chairman Roberto Colaninno, called the ordinary assembly of shareholders on June 29 in first instance and on July 25... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: new flight to New Delhi will depart this evening operated by Air India at "Leonardo da Vinci"
Rome, Italy - The airline, absent from Fiumicino from over ten years, returns to serve the city
The first flight by Air India will depart today at 8:40pm. The airline, after a long absence of over ten years, returns to operate Rome and to offer a permanent connection between Italy and India (the... more
AirlinesAir India inaugurates today the daily direct flights from Italy
Rome, Italy - Served by a B-787 Dreamliner
Air India today started operations of its direct flight between India and Italy. The airline will operate flights from Delhi to Rome (Fiumicino, "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport) and Milan (Malpensa Airport).... more
AccidentsAccident for a Ryanair aircraft at Rome-Ciampino Airport: who's to blame?
Rome, Italy - A criminal investigation has been started
A criminal investigation is ongoing to ascertain the responsibility of the accident which on Wednesday 4 June 2014 involved a Ryanair aircraft which was parked at Rome-Ciampino Airport with no passengers... more
AirlinesQantas goes on with its cuts plan: the company has a surplus of 223 pilots
Sydney, Australia - The Australian carrier wants to achieve savings for 1.3 billion Euros through the next three years
Qantas is going on with the implementation of its massive restructuring plan, and announced that 223 Boeing 767 and 747 pilots will be surplus to requirements by the end of June as part of the 5000 job-cut... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia-Etihad talks: the bank tangle must be solved
Rome, Italy - Popolare di Sondrio is opposing to the debt restructuring
Today, Friday 6 June 2014, a meeting of Alitalia's board of directors is scheduled, which is considered a very important milestone towards the agreement with Etihad Airways for the entry of the Abu Dhabi-based... more
Civil defenseINAER: two Canadair airplanes participate at the "Prometheus 2014" exercise in Greece
Rome, Italy - The CL-415 deployed on Elefsis base from June 1 to 3
INAER, following to the activation by Civil Defence Department, partner of the European project led by the Greek Authorities (General Secretariat of Civil Protection), that predicts the participation at... more
Report"Mare Nostrum" operation: over 2500 migrants rescued in less 24 hours from all the Italian Navy's ships
Rome, Italy - "San Giorgio", "Orione", "Scirocco", "Sfinge", "Bergamini" engaged to help 17 boats
All ships of the Italian Navy in the "Mare Nostrum" operation have been committed from yesterday to rescue 17 boats of migrants coming from the North-African coasts helping over 2500 migrants, a number... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Aer Lingus' union: "The management has not made reasonable proposals to date"
Dublin, Ireland - The risk of a new strike remains high
Aer Lingus' top management and IMPACT, the union which represents the workers of the oldest irish carrier, are involved in a difficult negotiation regarding the rosters, a very thorny issue which a few... more
Press releaseAmnesty International asks to JHA to turn the tide on the EU's approach to migration
Rome, Italy - “Italy’s efforts through the 'Mare Nostrum' operation should be applauded". “But they cannot be left to carry out this life-saving work alone"
As European Union (EU) Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) ministers gather in Luxembourg on 5 and 6 June, Amnesty International is urgently calling on them to put the rights of migrants, refugees and asylum... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. "Brazil 2014": LATAM employees threaten to strike ahead of the "World Cup"
Santiago, Chile - Maintenance workers want higher wages and easier shifts
The employees of LATAM, one of the main South-American carriers, are threatening to stage a strike during the upcoming days: the industrial action could have really serious consequences in the aviation... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers three EC-225s to Milestone Aviation Group
Marignane, France - For African oil and gas operations by SonAir
The worldwide fleet of EC-225 helicopters that perform heli-lift duties for oil and gas operators increased by three with Airbus Helicopters’ triple delivery of workhorse rotorcraft acquired by Milestone A... more
AerospaceNASA postpones once again the departure of its "Flying saucer"
Kauai, USA - New opportunity on June 7
NASA has once again decided to postpone the launch of its LDSD (Low Density Supersonic Decelerator) test vehicle because of adverse weather conditions. The departure of the flying saucer-shaped for... more
IndustryThales Alenia Space to build a joint satellite for Inmarsat and Hellas-Sat
Rome, Italy - The industry, as program prime-contractor, is in charge of its design, production, testing and ODG
Thales Alenia Space announced today that it will construct a powerful telecommunications condominium satellite, Inmarsat S–Europasat/Hellas-Sat 3, for Inmarsat and Hellas-Sat. The satellite will provide M... more
AccidentsAccident in California for a USAF aircraft
Imperial, USA - The pilot managed to eject and land safely
An aircraft of the United States Air Force (USAF) was involved in an accident in the afternoon of Wednesday 4 June 2014 (the night between Wednesday and Thursday GMT/UTC) in Imperial, a small city in Southern... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia-Etihad: it's up to the shareholders
Rome, Italy - Lupi ensures Brussels that "The ownership will remain in European hands"
The talks between Alitalia and Etihad Airways for the entry of the Abu Dhabi-based company in the ownership structure of the main Italian carrier are going towards their conclusion. The letter of intents... more
Fair and showsAirbus Helicopters: the new EC-145T2’s EMS configuration debuts at the "AIRMED World Congress"
Marignane, France - The industry presents its latest innovative solutions for medical emergency services operators
As one of the main helicopter manufacturers in helicopter emergency medical services – with a 60 percent market share– Airbus Helicopters is introducing its evolved EC-145T2 rotorcraft in the helicopter eme... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia-Etihad agreement: public authorities against Milan-Malpensa's downsizing
Milan, Italy - The Governor of Region Lombardy: "Those who think to reduce the flights will face our hostility"
The conclusion of the agreement between Alitalia and Etihad Airways for the entry of the Abu Dhabi-based company in the ownership structure of the main Italian carrier seems to be really close, considering... more
Civil aviationACI Europe: passenger traffic up 8% at airports during April
Brussels, Belgium - Aircraft movements for the whole of Europe reported grew by +2.0%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic results for the month of April across the European airport network, revealing an impressive year-on year increase of +8.0% in passenger... more
HelicoptersRobinson: Canada certifies R-66 Police helicopter
Torrance, Usa - The model meets the latest FAA crashworthiness regulations
On May 26, 2014, Robinson Helicopter Company received Transport Canada’s certification for the R-66 Turbine Police Helicopter. Robinson’s R-66 Police model is specially configured for law enforcement and... more
Military aviationUSA admit Russian fighter flew close to US' aircraft over Pacific Ocean
Washington, USA - The incident, which occurred in late April, called "One of the most dangerous in decades"
On April 23 a Russian fighter flew really close to the nose of an aircraft of the United States Air Force over the Pacific Ocean: the incident was communicated by an official of the US' Ministry foe Defence. Pentagon... more
SecurityUSA: FBI expands campaign against pointing lasers at aircraft
Washington, USA - "The program we launched in February has been effective"
The episodes of lasers pointed at aircraft are unfortunately widespread occurrences worldwide, and really often it is really hard to identify the persons who are guilty of this kind of behaviour. After... more
IndustrySelex ES (Finmeccanica): Cyber Security Centre of excellence is inaugurated
Rome, Italy - In Chieti (Italy), in the preence of the Minister of the Interior
This morning, Selex ES (a Finmeccanica company) inaugurated the company’s new Cyber Security Centre of Excellence in Chieti, Italy, in the presence of the Minister of the Interior Hon Angelino Alfano. T... more
IndustryAirbus: first passengers experience A-350XWB airplane (VIDEO)
Toulouse, France - Cabin crews of the airlines and employees of the industry on board
The A-350 XWB MSN2 airplane completed successfully the “Early Long Flight” campaign involving two flights with passengers operated consecutively by Air France and Lufthansa cabin crews on June 2nd and... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Montezemolo to be Chairman of the new Alitalia?
Rome, Italy - Silvano Cassano is the favourite to replace Del Torchio as Chief Executive Officer
The new Alitalia, which will take off after the entry in the ownership structure of Etihad Airways, is starting to be outlined. According to "Il Sole 24 Ore" the letter of intents with which the Abu Dhabi-based... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Industry celebrates its centennial in the black
Doha, Qatar - Profitability weak but still making major economic contribution
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Economic Performance of the Airline Industry report outlining how air transport is adding value for consumers, the wider economy, governments,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Qatar Airways and Hamad Airport to pilot innovative solutions for improved passenger experience and enhanced security
Doha, Qatar - The airline was given the Fast Travel Green Award
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed and recognized the participation of Qatar Airways and the newly opened Hamad International Airport, Doha, in two key industry programs that enhance... more
IndustryFirst ATR-72/600 aircraft for Fiji Link
Toulouse, France - The acquisition of the new airplane is as part of airline's dynamic expansion plan
The domestic and regional subsidiary of Fiji Airways, Fiji Link took delivery of its first brand new ATR-72/600 on operating lease from Singapore-based aircraft leasing company Avation PLC. The acquisition... more
Fair and showsAircraft and transport. IATA (6), three New Distribution Capability (NDC) programs announced
Doha, Qatar - The use of common technical standards could facilitate the marketplace development of distribution practices and channels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced three new pilot programs to test the New Distribution Capability (NDC) schemas. Pilot participants include airlines such as Aeroflot, Aer Lingus... more
Fair and showsIATA (5). AGM runs out today. Tony Tyler. "The Gulf region's airports are among the best in the world"
Doha, Qatar - The meeting was also an opportunity to celebrate the 100th anniversary of scheduled commercial aviation
"The airline industry is thriving and the Gulf region's airports are among the best in the world", International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Director General and CEO Tony Tyler said in occasion... more
ConferencesIATA (4): industry addressing aircraft tracking options
Doha, Qatar - Following the disappearance of MH370 flight by Malaysia Airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) confirmed that the Aircraft Tracking Task Force (ATTF) expects to be in a position to deliver draft options for enhanced global aircraft tracking to the... more
ConferencesIATA (2): airline leaders will assemble in Miami in June 2015
Doha, Qatar - American Airlines, FedEx Express, UPS, A4A to co-host 71st AGM
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that American Airlines, FedEx Express and UPS will host the "71st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit" in conjunction... more