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AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia cancels the duty of takeover from its statute in order to favour Etihad
Rome, Italy - A meeting with unions to discuss the reduction of labour costs is scheduled on February 24
As expected, the assembly of Alitalia shareholders which took place yesterday, Tuesday 18 February 2014, voted to cancel from the statute the duty of takeover of the whole capital if a shareholder passes... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and events. "Russian Hour" at "Heli-Expo 2014"
Moscow, Russia - The exbihition will take place from February 25-27 in Anaheim, in USA
On 26, February 2014 Helicopter Industry Association of Russia and Russian Helicopters Holding (OBORONPROM Corporation subsidiary within a Russian Technologies State Corporation company) will traditionally... more
AccidentsOff-shore accident in Rio de Janeiro, a helicopter crashes into the sea
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The Robinson R-22 belonged to a flight school. An instructor and a student on board
No one survived the incident that took place yesterday February 18th in the morning off the shore of Barra de Guaratiba, 50 kilometres southwest of Rio de Janeiro, when a helicopter crashed into the sea. The... more
AirlinesMalaysian Airlines is planning an order for 100 aircraft
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The carrier is trying to reduce its operational costs
Malaysian Airlines is reportedly ready to place an order for 100 new aircraft during the upcoming months, in the context of a plan which is aimed to costantly come back to profitability after the losses... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: rains on the North from last night
Rome, Italy - Orange criticality on Friuli Venezia Giulia
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. The phenomena hitting on the different areas of the Country, could... more
Military aviationEurofighter aircraft: BAE and Saudi Arabia finally find a pricing agreement
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Economic terms of the Salam programme defined
The Governments of the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia managed to find an agreement about price escalation terms relating to the Typhoon aircraft under the Salam programme. The Understanding Document signed... more
Military aviationUAC is not concerned about possible copying of its Su-35 aircraft by China
Moscow, Russia - "I believe we have more opportunities with joint development", the CEO of the Russian aerospace company explained
Chief Executive Officer of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Mikhael Pogosyan explained that the Russian aerospace company is not concerned about possible plagiarism of the Sukhoi Su-35 aircraft by China,... more
AerospaceCygnus successfully undocked from the International Space Station
Houston, USA - Tomorrow the spacecraft will perform a destructive entry into Earth's atmosphere
Orbital Sciences Corporation’s Cygnus spacecraft, which delivered nearly one-and-a-half tons of supplies and scientific equipment to the International Space Station in January, completed its first commercial c... more
PeopleAlenia Aermacchi: Giancarlo Grasso replaces Amedeo Caporaletti
Turin, Italy - As the new Chairman
The Board of Directors of Alenia Aermacchi, during today’s session held in Turin, has taken note of the resignation of Chairman Amedeo Caporaletti and appointed Giancarlo Grasso as the new Chairman.... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia changes its statute to pave the way for Etihad
Rome, Italy - Extraordinary assembly of the shareholders to be held today
Today, Tuesday 18 February 2014, an extraordinary meeting of Alitalia shareholders will take place: the main reason of the assembly is an important operation for the entry of Etihad in the ownership structure... more
ReportItalian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about two Marines: Valensise summoned the Indian ambassador
Rome, Italy - To express the Italian government’s surprise and deep disappointment at the latest deferral
The Secretary General of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Michele Valensise summoned today the Indian ambassador to Italy, Basant Kumar Gupta, to the foreign ministry in Rome to express the Italian... more
Finance and economyAircraft and transport. Ferrovial makes offer for three airports in the UK
Madrid, Spain - The Spanish firm wants to acquire Glasgow, Aberdeen and Southampton
According to rumours reported in the past hours by "Reuters", Ferrovial made a bid to purchase three airports in the United Kingdom. Spanish newspaper "Expansion" explained that the offer was worth... more
Fair and showsAirplanes, helicopters, and electronics. Selex ES marks 100 years of EW in support of air operations
Luton, UK - The industry announces its programme of special events at "EWCI 2014" in Bangalore
At "EWCI 2014" in Bangalore, Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, will be announcing its programme of special branding and events to recognise the company’s 100 year heritage in Electronic Warfare (EW). T... more
ReportEthiopian Airlines hijacking: asylum chances for the co-pilot "Not very high" (VIDEO)
Geneva, Switzerland - Controversy arises for Swiss Air Force's missed intervention
Geneva prosecutor Olivier Jornot explained that the chances of winning asylum for the co-pilot of the Ethiopian Airlines aircraft which was hijacked yesterday, Monday 17 February 2014, and which landed... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian CUB Trasporti: four hour strike next Friday
Rome, Italy - A protection predicted at Fiumicino airport
CUB (Confederazione unitaria di base) announces a strike in the air and airport sectors for next Friday, February 21, 2014 for four hours (from 1:00pm to 5:00pm for operating fields; 4 hours at the end... more
AerospaceEverything is ready for Cygnus' undocking from the Space Station
Houston, USA - The spacecraft is destined to burn up over the Pacific Ocean
Orbital Sciences' Cygnus cargo spacecraft, which delivered almost a ton-and-a-half of supplies and scientific experiments to the International Space Station in January (AVIONEWS), will complete its month-long... more
Civil aviationBad weather in United States, Japan and England. Aircraft and companies struggling
London, UK - Blizzards, storms and heavy rains have already caused delays, casualties and injuries
The current bad weather which is inflicting severe damage in areas of the United States, United Kingdom and Japan doesn't seem willing to stop anytime soon. Japan in particular is facing the hardest issues,... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters to supply seven aircraft to Spain’s Traffic Department
Albacete, Spain - Four AS-355NP Ecureuils and three EC-135s
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Spanish Traffic Department to supply a total of seven helicopters: four AS-355NP Ecureuils and three EC-135s, with the latter aircraft to be operated by... more
SecurityEthiopian airplane hijacked (2). "Scramble" of the fighter planes by the Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - Two Eurofighter Typhoons of the 36th Wing in Gioia del Colle took off in the early morning of today
Two Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft of the 36th Wing in Gioia del Colle (Bari), took off in the early morning of today, on Monday February 17, for a "Scramble" to intercept an hijacked plane. The... more
Press releaseAntitrust, aircraft and transport: fines to Ryanair and to easyJet for more than a million Euro
Rome, Italy - Due to misleading practices in the travel insurance
"Fines for a gross amount of € 1,050,000 (€ 850,000 to Ryanair and € 200,000 to easyJet) for the lack of transparency of travel insurance policies offered during the on line purchase of air-tickets and f... more
AccidentsAircraft crash in Nepal, 18 were on board. Wreckage found, no survivors
Arghakhanchi, Nepal - The de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter had suddenly disappeared from the radar
All 18 people on board were killed in the accident that involved a de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter airplane, yesterday in Nepal. The wreckage, as explained by local police spokesman Ganesh Kc, was... more
ReportEthiopian Airlines airplane hijacked, co-pilot wanted political asylum
Geneva, Switzerland - Geneva International Airport was shut down. No one injured, hijacker arrested
Panic this morning aboard a Boeing 767/300 aircraft, Ethiopian Airlines flight 702 departed from the capital Addis Ababa to Rome-Fiumicino Airport. Left alone in the cockpit after the pilot went to... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Travira Air to take delivery of two AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will soon enter service for off-shore passenger transport operations in Indonesia
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Travira Air is to take delivery of two AW-139 twin intermediate helicopters. The helicopters will soon enter service for off-shore passenger transport... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Norwegian Air gets Irish COA
Dublin, Ireland - The new division for long-haul flights will be based in Dublin
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) issued an air operator’s certificate (AOC) and operating license to Norwegian’s subsidiary Norwegian Air International Limited (NAI), which is based in Dublin. With thi... more
IndustryDevelopment of the MS-21 aircraft: Russia to invest 3.36 billion Euros
Moscow, Russia - Financing equally divided between state and private funds
The development programme of the MS-21 aircraft will be financed with 164 billion rubles (3.36 billion Euros or 4.6 billion dollars), as confirmed to "RIA Novosti" by Andrei Boginsky, director of the aviation... more
IndustryBoeing: Cargolux Airlines finalize order for additional B-747/8F airplane
Washington, Usa - Luxembourg-based carrier was first to operate with this model
Boeing and Cargolux Airlines today announced an order for an additional B-747/8 Freighter. The order, valued at $357.5 million at list prices, is the 14th model the Luxembourg-based cargo carrier has ordered... more
AirportsAdministrative procedures related to airports. Regulation EU No 139/2014 published (see "Specials" section by AVIONEWS)
Brussels, Belgium - It is composed of 11 articles and of four annexes
The Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 of 12 February 2014, that fixes the technical requirements and the administrative procedures regarding the airports according to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of... more
Military aviationKAI expects to ink in the upcoming months the contract for the sale of FA-50 aircraft to Philippines
Singapore, Singapore - Announcement released during the "Singapore Air Show"
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) expects to ink a deal for the sale of 12 FA-50 aircraft to Philippines in the first half of this year: the optimism for the signature of the 450-million-dollar contract... more
IndustryVitrociset and LM signed a MoA to start production of the 54 Carts under the F-35 JSF aircraft programme
Rome, Italy - They will be manufactured at the Italian industry's Capo San Lorenzo plant, in Sardinia
Vitrociset has confirmed its international "Leadership" in innovation in high-tech sectors such as those involved with the 5th generation F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft. Indeed, Vitrociset and Lockheed... more
Finance and economyAirbus Group to acquire Salzburg München Bank, establish company bank
Toulouse, France - The industry aims to close the deal as early as possible in 2014, subject to receiving all necessary regulatory approvals
Airbus Group has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Raiffeisenverband Salzburg to acquire Salzburg München Bank AG, in order to provide additional financing options for the aeronautics and defence... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air Show": contracts worth 32 billion dollars for airplanes and helicopters were inked
Singapore, Singapore - The results are slightly better than those of the 2012 edition
On Friday 14 February the organizers of the "Singapore Air Show", the international event of the aviation sector which is ongoing in the South-Asian city, communicated that during the four trade days of... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia reaches agreement with the unions
Rome, Italy - Unemployment insurance in rotation and solidarity contracts
Alitalia and the unions which represent the employees of the main Italian carrier found an agreement overnight about the management of the 1900 layoffs included in the business plan prepared by Chief Executive... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: strong winds arrived
Rome, Italy - A bulletin for adverse conditions issued
A quick perturbation of Atlantic origin transited last night on Italy causing a reinforcing of the airing. The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin... more
IndustryTransAsia Airways' first ATR-72/600 airplane
Toulouse, France - The airline will start commercial services on February 21st
Taiwanese full service airline, TransAsia Airways collected its first new ATR-72/600 plane at a ceremony with ATR, the world's manufacturer of regional turboprop aircraft, in Toulouse, France today. The... more
Civil aviationNew days of cancellations in the US: aircraft grounded across the whole country
Washington, USA - 5200 flights have already been axed
Another day with great difficulties in the United States for air transport, because of of the bad weather conditions: about 20% of the flights which were expected to be operated today, Thursday 13 February... more
IndustryAirbus: Aerolíneas Argentinas places order for four A-330/200 airplanes
Toulouse, France - To renew and consolidate its widebody fleet
Aerolíneas Argentinas has signed a purchase agreement for four A-330/200 airplanes to renew and consolidate their widebody fleet. The airline will announce the engine selection at a later date. Argentina’s fl... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Montezemolo to be new Alitalia Chairman after the agreement with Etihad?
Rome, Italy - Ferrari's head is really appreciated in the Emirates
Current Ferrari Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, thanks to its good relationships in the United Arab Emirates, is reportedly the favourite to be appointed as new Chairman of Alitalia, after the agreement... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Airshow": ATR ends the event with 48 aircraft
Singapore, Singapore - Including 28 firm orders
After the first two days of the "Singapore Airshow", the European turboprop manufacturer ATR announced that it has boosted its order book with 48 aircraft, including 28 firm orders. These contracts amounted... more
Military aviation21 new Sukhoi Su-30SM for the Russian Air Force in 2014
Singapore, Singapore - The fighters will be delivered as fully-equipped squadrons
The Russian Air Force will take delivery of 21 Sukhoi Su-30SM fighter aircraft during 2014, as confirmed by Oleg Demchenko, president of Irkut Corporation, during the "Singapore Airshow", the international... more
Press releaseAirplanes and carriers. Alitalia and AirOne: 2014 Summer season news presented at "BIT"
Milan, Italy - The Group to serve 103 destinations with 186 routes and 2361 weekly frequencies
Davide Mandaresu, Alitalia Sales Director Italy, and Laura Cavatorta, Director of AirOne, presented the Alitalia Group’s summer season updates during the "2014 BIT – Trade Show for International Tourism" hel... more
Fair and showsHelicopters. STA Systems appointed an AW authorized component repair centre in Asia Pacific region
Singapore, Singapore - For the AW-109 (light twin engine) and the AW-139 (intermediate twin engine) models
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) to appoint STA Systems of Singapore, a subsidiary of ST Aerospace, as an Authorized Component Repair Centre for... more
Fair and showsAgustaWestland: Weststar Aviation Services orders 10 additional AW-139 helicopters
Singapore, Singapore - The contract was signed at the "Singapore Air Show"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Weststar Aviation Services announced that a contract for 10 AW-139 intermediate twin helicopters was signed last Tuesday at the "Singapore Air Show" by Vincenzo... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe: airports urge aviation liberalisation push between EU and ASEAN
Brussels, Belgium - At the 1st Aviation Summit in Singapore
As the 1st EU-ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations), Aviation Summit in Singapore, airports on both sides were quick to herald the benefits of opening aviation markets between Europe and ASEAN... more
IndustrySelex ES HALO system attracts new sales in the Far East and Italy
Basildon, UK - It is an acoustic weapon locating system
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded a multi-million Euro contract by a Far Eastern country to deliver a further HALO acoustic weapon locating system. The order follows the successful delivery... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. "Amnesty" incoming from the EC for state aid to airports?
Brussels, Belgium - A decision might come in the next few days
The European Commission is at moment handling 50 pending cases of alleged illegal state aid provided by the countries of the Union in favour of several airports: these financing might have indeed been... more
AccidentsAlgeria aircraft crash: one of the black box found
Ain Kercha, Algeria - According to a source, the pilot required an emergency landing just before the accident
The Flight Data Recorder (FDR) pf the Algerian military transport aircraft which crashed on Tuesday 11 February causing the death of 77 persons was found by the search teams of the Army of the North-African... more
Fair and showsSingapore (6). Boeing: Nok Air announces commitment to order B-737 MAX and NG airplanes
Singapore, Singapore - Valued at USD 1.45 billion at list prices
Boeing and Nok Airlines Public Company Limited (Nok Air) announced today from the "Singapore Airshow" a commitment to order eight Next-Generation 737/800s and seven 737 MAX 8 airplanes. The commitment,... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air Show" (4). Bangkok Airways orders up to eight ATR-72/600 aircraft
Singapore, Singapore - Valued at almost USD 200 million
On the occasion of the "Singapore Airshow", the European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR and the Thai airline Bangkok Airways today announced a contract for the sale of six firm -72/600 aircraft and... more
Fair and showsHelicopters. Finmeccanica: AW signs new contracts at "Singapore Air Show 2014" (5)
Rome, Italy - Worth a total of about EUR 130 million
AgustaWestland, a Finmneccanica company, has been awarded new contracts worth a total of about EUR 130 million by different customers in North and Southeast Asia for the supply of 13 helicopters for both... more
IndustryBoeing offers Air India 23 million dollars as compensation for the issues of Dreamliner aircraft
New Delhi, India - The airline does not seem satisfied with the proposal
Boeing offered Air India a compensation of 23 million dollars (about 17 million Euros) for the problems which characterized the DReamliner aircraft since their entry into service. Yesterday, Tuesday... more