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ReportItalian Space Agency: arrest for former President Saggese, who is already under investigation for alleged bribery
Rome, Italy - Seven persons involved in the inquiry
Rome's Public Prosecutor Office order today home arrest for Enrico Saggese, former President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), who is currently under investigation together wioth other six persons in... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. Indra Systems manage the air traffic in eight regions of China
Rome, Italy - The company has completed the implementation of the Chengdu and Xian air control centres
Indra has successfully completed the implementation the Chengdu and Xian air control centres in China that manage the air traffic in the upper airspace of more than eight regions in the country for a total... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Berlin-Brandemburg Airport: opening (maybe) in 2016
Berlin, Germany - The CEO of the management firm accuses authorities for the excessive bureaucracy
Too much bureaucracy: this is the reason why Berlin-Brandemburg Airport, the new mega-hub of the German capital which was scheduled to open in 2011, might not be inaugurated before 2016. Chief Executive... more
HelicoptersMicroturbo and Bristow Group sign the SBH agreement for the e-APU60 on the AW-189 helicopter
Toulouse, France - This contract is the first of its kind in support of e-APU
Microturbo (subsidiary of Safran) and Bristow Group announced the signature of the first Support By the Hour (SBH) agreement for the Microturbo e-APU60 on the AW-189 helicopter. Supporting 11 search... more
AirportsAircraft and finance. Heathrow is back in the black, but plans 200 layoffs
London, United Kingdom - Is it an attempt to put pressure on the CAA?
Heathrow Airport Holdings (HAH) announced its intention to cut 200 jobs, despite it has just communicated it concluded the past fiscal year with its first profit since 2006. The busiest European hub,... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. "Heli Expo" Premiere for AgustaWestland family
Cascina Costa, Italy - The event will take place from 25th to 27th February in Anaheim, CA
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that at "Heli Expo 2014", being held in Anaheim, CA, from 25th to 27th February, it will be displaying for the first time in North America the AgustaWestland... more
Civil aviationAEA: new guidelines on State aid fall short of desidered objectives
Brussels, Belgium - Announced by the European Commission last week
The Association of European Airlines warns that the new guidelines on State Aid for airports and airlines, announced by the European Commission last week, open the door to misuse of public resources. It... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space. Sentinel 1A arrives at launch site in French Guiana
Rome, Italy - The industry is responsible for the design, development, integration and testing of the satellites
Sentinel-1A, the European Space Agency (ESA) satellite designed and built by Thales Alenia Space, arrived today at the Guiana Space Center, the launch site in Kourou, French Guiana. Sentinel-1A is... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Qantas: layoffs will maybe reach 5000
Sydney, Australia - The company might sell its terminal at Melbourne Airport
During the past week rumours emerged according to which Qantas is ready to fire 3000 employees and implement a reshaping of the network which includes the cancellation of several international routes,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Aer Lingus: likely strike on St Patrick's Day
Dublin, Ireland - But the CEO warns: "It will not help to settle the row"
SIPTU, the union which represents most of the workers of Aer Lingus, communicated that a strike of the carrier employees over St Patrick's weekend is now "Highly likely", as explained by head of SIPTU's... more
AerospaceNASA suspends recovery tests for the Orion spacecraft
Washington, USA - "We're learning lessons that will help us be better prepared"
The first full joint testing between NASA and the U.S. Navy of Orion recovery procedures off the coast of California was suspended after the team experienced issues with handling lines securing a test... more
ReportItalian Foreign Affairs and Defence Ministers: Mogherini and Pinotti had telephone contact with two Marines
Rome, Italy - In the first day in their roles. Defence Minister: "You are my first thought and that of the new Government"
On their first day as Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defence, the Hon. Federica Mogherini and Senator Roberta Pinotti spoke by telephone with Italian Marines Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone. After... more
Fair and showsSelex ES-"Expo Milano 2015": the security operations centre for the Universal Exposition
Rome, Italy - Presented today in Rome by the CEO Giulianini and the Commissioner of the event, Sala
The design of the Safe City & Main Operation Centre for "Expo Milano 2015 Universal Exposition" has been completed. The security system, developed by Selex ES as a Global Official Partner for the event,... more
IndustryHelicopters and industry. Sikorsky: 600 layoffs incoming
Stratford, USA - Decision due to the decrease of military spending
Sikorsky Aircraft announced the intention of firing 600 employees, because of the reduction of military spending due to budget cuts in the United States and a scaled-back US presence in Afghanistan. According... more
Fair and showsAir shows in the last week in February
Rome, Italy - The two events are "Heli-Expo" and "Abu Dhabi Expo"
- Helicopters: 24-27 Feb "Heli-Expo 2014", Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, USA. - Aircraft: 25-27 Feb "Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2014" Al Bateen Executive Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emira... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: airports and regions welcome fresh clarity on EU State aid rules
Brussels, Belgium - Following a two year review process
Following a 2 year review process, the European Commission (EC) yesterday released its new State Aid Guidelines for the aviation sector, which will shape the public funding of EU airports in the years... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Etihad's entry in Alitalia: Renzi joins the discussions
Rome, Italy - The Prime Minister elect met with the CEO of the investment vehicle of the Government of Abu Dhabi
The Italian Prime Minister elect has started working on the entry of Etihad in the ownership structure of Alitalia. The Middle Eastern company is expected to join Alitalia with an investment between... more
AirlinesAlitalia opens new ticketing office in Abu Dhabi
Rome, Italy - At Italy's VFS Global visa application centre
Alitalia, Italy’s carrier has opened a new ticketing office at Italy’s VFS Global visa application centre. The opening was inaugurated by a ribbon-cutting event by HE Giorgio Starace, Italian Ambassador to... more
IndustryAirbus Group receives award in Spain for its strong commitment to minority shareholders and dividend policy
Madrid, Spain - During a ceremony in Madrid occurred last night
Airbus Group has been awarded the Shareholder-Friendly prize by the Spanish Association of Minority Shareholders (Asociación Española de Accionistas Minoritarios de Empresas Cotizadas – AEMEC) in recognition of... more
HelicoptersCAA announces measures to improve safety of off-shore helicopter operations
London, UK - The integral version of the document in the "Specials" section of AVIONEWS
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) yesterday announced a series of measures to increase the safety of offshore helicopter flights. The changes are the result of a comprehensive review of off-shore helicopter... more
IndustryAVIO: two new satellites OPTSAT 3000 e VENµS
Rome, Italy - Both built by the Israeli Aircraft Agency (IAI)
VEGA, the Italian launch system developed by AVIO, announced that it had signed a contract for two new satellites: the French-Israeli satellite VENµS and the Italian satellite OPTSAT 3000, both built... more
HelicoptersFAA issues final rule to improve helicopter safety
Washington, Usa - The integral version of the document in the "Specials" section of AVIONEWS
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday issued a final rule that requires helicopter operators, including air ambulances, to have stricter flight rules and p... more
ReportItalian Minister Bonino expresses deep sadness for airplane accident in Tunis
Rome, Italy - The aircraft transported wounded Libyans
Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino was deeply saddened at the news of the tragic accident near Tunis involving a Libyan civilian airplane transporting wounded Libyans. Extending her sympathies... more
AccidentsTunisia: military aircraft crashes, no survivors
Tunis, Tunisia - The Antonov An-26 took off from Tripoli and carried doctors and patients from Libya
No one survived the accident that happened tonight at 1:30am (local time) when an Antonov An-26 crashed in a field near Grombalia, 40 kilometres south of Tunis. The aircraft, belonging to Libyan Air... more
Fair and showsTurbomeca at "Heli-Expo 2014"
Bordes, France - The industry will display its principal product lines: Arriel, Arrano, Ardiden 3 and RTM 322
At "Heli-Expo", Turbomeca (Safran) will display its principal product lines: Arriel, Arrano, Ardiden 3 and RTM 322. The line-up is completed by the latest Arrius 2R, selected by Bell Helicopter to power... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. "Qantas to cut 3000 jobs", but the carrier denies
Sydney, Australia - "Unsubstantiated and unsourced rumours"
According to rumours which leaked during the past hours, Qantas is reportedly going to announce the cut of some 3000 jobs and a reshaping of the network which includes the cancellation of several international... more
IndustryAirbus: Kuwait Airways firms up commitment for 25 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Ten A-350XWB and 15 A-320 aircraft
Airbus confirms Kuwait Airways, the National airline of Kuwait, has ordered 25 aircraft including ten A-350/900 and 15 A-320neo Family aircraft as part of the airlines’ fleet renewal strategy. The carrier a... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space-ESA: contract signed for next phase of new-generation geostationary satellite platform
Cannes, France - Via the "Neosat" program
Thales Alenia Space signed a contract yesterday with the European Space Agency (ESA) covering phase B in the development of ESA's new-generation platform for geostationary satellites, via the Neosat program.... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Strike today at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - Workers of the security sector to down tools until 11:00 pm
German union Verdi called a strike for the workers of the security sector at Frabkfurt Airport for today, Friday 21 February 2014, causing tens of cancellations in the third busiest European hub after... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Airplanes, model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes (2014-03-08)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct latent failure of the flap down drive disconnection due to an already-failed interconnecting strut sensor, which could result in a consequent loss of control of the plane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9398-9400] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
Press releaseAirplanes and transport: EC finds that public interventions at Berlin-Schönefeld Airport did not involve state aid
Brussels, Belgium - The financial incentives foreseen were well-targeted
The European Commission has concluded that various measures taken by the publicly-owned Berlin-Schönefeld Airport manager FBS did not confer any undue economic advantage to the airport or to the airlines... more
SecurityFAA AD on ATR–GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes, model ATR-42 and Model ATR-72 (2014-03-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the decrease of the fire extinguishing agent efficiency, which could delay fire extinction and allow fire propagation out of the nacelle fire protected area, resulting in damage to the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9387-9389] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
AirportsMunich airport gets the approval for the construction of a third runway
Munich, Germany - Satisfaction was expressed by the CEO of the airport’s operating company
Munich's "Franz Josef Strauss" airport, in Germany, has received the approval from the Bavarian authorities for the construction of a third runway. This was announced with great satisfaction by the airport's... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Slovenia to sell Adria Airways and Ljubljana Airport by year's end
Ljubljana, Slovenia - The carrier, which improved its financial situation, might be attractive for investors
The Slovenian government is planning the sale of Adria Airways and of the management firm of Ljubljana Airport by year's end, as confirmed by Prime Minister Alenka Bratusek in an interview with the german... more
Press releaseState aid: EC approves agreements between Aarhus airport and Ryanair
Brussels, Belgium - These arrangements were expected to increase the operating profits of the airport
The European Commission has found that agreements giving discounts on airport charges and marketing incentives concluded between Aarhus airport and Ryanair in 1999 did not involve any state aid. Indeed,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Helicopters, model AS-332C, AS-332L, AS-332L1, AS-332L2, and SA-330J helicopters (2014-03-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a main servo-control upper end fitting, and subsequent failure of the flight controls and loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9395-9397] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
Press releaseAircraft and State aid: EC adopts new guidelines to airports and airlines
Brussels, Belgium - Aimed at ensuring good connections between regions and mobility of European citizens
The European Commission adopted today new guidelines on how Member States can support airports and airlines in line with EU state aid rules. The guidelines are aimed at ensuring good connections between... more
Press releaseState aid: EC approves investment aid for Marseille-Provence airport and airport charges
Brussels, Belgium - For € 12.3 million
The European Commission has decided that €12.3 million investment aid granted by different regional bodies to the Marseille Provence airport is in line with EU state aid rules, because it favoured the d... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus Airplanes, model A-330/200 and /300 series airplanes, and A-340/200, /300, /500, and /600 (2014-03-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9382-9385] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. (Bell) Helicopters, model 204B (2014-03-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent disengagement of the cable from the barrel, failure of the T/R pitch control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9400-9402] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
IndustryAvianca signed a maintenance contract for its new fleet of ATR-72/600 aircraft
Toulouse, France - For a period of 10 years
Avianca, one of the most recognized airlines in Latin America, has selected ATR to maintain and repair its new fleet of ATR-72/600 aircraft for a period of 10 years. As reported at the time, in late 2012... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Air France-KLM comes back to profitability and wants to invest in GOL
Paris, France - "While continuing to focus on strict cost discipline, we are also preparing the group’s future", CEO De Juniac explains
Air France-KLM announced its results for fiscal year 2013: during the past year the french-Dutch group experienced a 0.4% revenue growth up to 25.52 billion Euros, which allowed it to achieve an operating... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company, model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes (2014-03-07)
Washington, Usa - To reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9392-9395] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL-604 Variants) airplanes (2014-03-17)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct incorrectly oriented or fractured fasteners, which could result in detachment of the flap hinge-box and the flap surface, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9389-9392] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance: "Long and difficult talks will be needed for Alitalia's restructuring"
Brussels, Belgium - "I'm waiting to see who my interlocutor will be in Renzi's government", the EU Competition Commissioner explains
European Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia intervened on the topic of ALitalia's restucturing during a press conference in Brussels which took place today, Thursday 20 February 2014. "Alitalia's... more
SecurityFAA AD on Various Restricted Category Helicopters by Bell, model HH-1K, TH-1F, TH-1L, UH-1A, UH-1B, UH-1E, UH-1F, UH-1H, UH-1L, and UH-1P (2014-03-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent disengagement of the cable from the barrel, failure of the T/R pitch control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 33 (Wednesday, February 19, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9385-9387] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityUnited States: possible risk of attacks on the aircraft with explosives hidden in shoes
Washington, USA - Department of Homeland Security increases checks
The Department of Homeland Security of the United States (DHS) warned airlines of the possible risk of attacks on US-bound flights carried out through explosives hidden in shoes, according to reports from... more
IndustrySelex ES shortlisted for the "International TETRA awards 2014"
Rome, Italy - Event which will be held tomorrow in London
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, has been shortlisted for the "International TETRA Awards 2014" which will be held in London on the 21st February. The nomination is for the company’s TETRA system which w... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: rain alert on the Centre-South
Rome, Italy - Orange criticality on Campania and Friuli-Venezia Giulia
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, in collaboration with the involved Regions, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The bulletin indicates from... more
IndustrySuccessful first flight for the Cessna Citation Latitude aircraft (VIDEO)
Wichita, USA - According to the US' company the airplane "Performed as expected"
Cessna successfully concluded the first flight of the Citation Latitude, the new business aircraft of the Wichita-based company. During this first flight the engineers of the US' firm tested flaps,... more