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SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company, model 737/100, 200, 200C, 300, 400, and 500 series airplanes (2014-05-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corrosion or cracking of the aft pressure bulkhead, which could result in loss of the aft pressure bulkhead web and stiffeners, and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 4, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12045-12049] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
AerospaceNASA presents its future programmes with the 2015 budget proposal (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - More than 3 billion dollars are destined to the International Space Station
The White House presented to the US Congress a 17.46-billion-dollar budget proposal for NASA for Fiscal year 2015 (which starts in October), which clearly outlines the future programmes of the American... more
SecurityFAA AD on AgustaWestland model A-109S, AW-109SP, A-119, and AW-119MKII helicopters (2014-04-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage to the main rotor assembly and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11699-11701] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia-Etihad talks: question time today at the Chamber
Rome, Italy - Montezemolo confirms his role in the negotiation
In the afternoon of today. Wednesday 5 March 2014, a question time is scheduled at the Chamber of Deputies for Maurizio Lupi, the Italian Infrastructure and Transport Minister, and the main topic will... more
SecurityFAA AD on Dassault Aviation model FALCON 2000 series airplanes (2014-03-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent reduced controllability of the aircraft
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11693-11695] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company models 310, 320, 340, 401, 402, 411, 414, and 421 airplanes (2014-03-03)
Washington, Usa - To correct the unsafe condition on the products
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11681-11690] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Australia rejects Qantas' loan request
Canberra, Australia - But the government might change the foreign ownership rules
The Australian government refused to grant Qantas a 3-billion-Australian-dollar (almost 2 billion Euros, or 2.7 billion dollars). "We sent in various experts to have a look at Qantas, and the conclusion... more
Fair and showsBoeing and the Bermuda DAO to study airspace modernization
Madrid, Spain - The announcement came yesterday during the "World ATM Conference"
Boeing and the Bermuda Department of Airport Operations (DAO) have agreed to study the modernization of airspace and air traffic management in Bermuda. Engineers from Boeing Digital Aviation, a business... more
SecurityFAA AD on Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH models DA-42NG and DA-42 M-NG airplanes (2014-04-04)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to address the unsafe condition on the products
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11695-11697] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
Military aviationUSA: here is the Pentagon's "Shopping list" for airplanes and helicopters
Washington, USA - 34 F-35s and many drones requested for fiscal year 2015
The US' Department of Defense presented to Congress its "Shopping list" for airplanes and helicopters relative to Fiscal year 2015. The 495.9-billion-dollar Pentagon's budget proposal includes the cut... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storm alert on the South and on the isles
Rome, Italy - An orange criticality on Emilia-Romagna and on the South
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions, that integrates and expands that already diffused. The notice predicts... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. USA: Departmento of Transport wants to award United the available slot at Tokyo-Haneda
Washington, USA - Also Hawaiian Airlines had requested to operate the service to Japan
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has tentatively approved United Airlines’ application for the available slot for services from the United States to Tokyo's Haneda airport: traffic rights to t... more
Fair and showsSelex ES (2): logistic support contract for ATC radars installed in Portugal
Madrid, Spain - Announced during the "WAC", the agreement will be active for ten year and a worth around EUR 5m
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, has signed a contract worth around € 5 million with NAV Portugal, the Portuguese Air Navigation Service Provider, to deliver logistic support and maintenance for air t... more
CargoAirplanes and transport. Iata: air freight markets make strong start to year
Geneva, Switzerland - FTKs rose 4.5% in January compared to the same month of 2013
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released January performance data showing a strong rise in air freight growth compared to a year ago. Global freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) rose 4.5%... more
Civil aviationFAA proposed civil penalty against Utah-based Whirlybird Helicopters
Washington, Usa - For $55,125
The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $55,125 civil penalty against Whirlybird Helicopters, LLC of Ogden, Utah, for allegedly violating DOT’s dru... more
Fair and showsAircraft and transport. Indra displays the new generational of ATM systems at the "WAC"
Madrid, Spain - The company participates in the demonstration of the i4D trajectory flight project that SESAR JU will carry out at the event
Indra attends the new edition of the "World ATM Congress", which takes place in Madrid from the 4th to the 6th of March, ready to unveil the latest advances in air traffic management systems and the most... more
IndustryRoll-out for first Italian built Eurofighter Tranche 3 aircraft
Turin, Italy - Delivery to Italian Air Force within the first half of 2014
The first new standard Eurofighter Typhoon built in Italy has rolled out from the Turin-Caselle Plant. The latest Alenia Aermacchi production Eurofighter Typhoon, known as Tranche 3, represents a major... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Alitalia-Etihad agreement, Italian Transport Minister: "I'm optimistic"
Rome, Italy - Air France asks to remain in the board even if its stake goes under 5%
"We're optimistic about Alitalia, I confirm March's end deadline". Italian Infrastructure and Transport Minister Maurizio Lupi explained he is confident for a good outcome in the operation for the entry... more
Military aviationF-35: US Navy to purchase 33 aircraft less than expected
Washington, USA - Decrease due to budget cuts
The US Navy will purchase 33 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft less than it was initially planned in the five years starting from fiscal year 2015, because of budget cuts. The information comes... more
Fair and showsAircraft and transport. Selex ES exhibits its complete airport systems at "WAC"
Madrid, Spain - The "World ATM Congress" takes place from 4th to 6th March
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, is exhibiting at the "World ATM Congress" (WAC) at the IFEMA Conference and Exhibition centre in Madrid, Spain, from 4th to 6th March 2014 (hall 9, stand 1139). From... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: new front arrived on most part of the Country
Rome, Italy - A bulletin issued for adverse conditions
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a notice for unfavourable weather conditions. Rains from sparse to diffused, also of downpour or storm aspect, on... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Aer Lingus: employees' strike on St. Patrick's weekend is almost certain
Dublin, Ireland - The company will start today to rebook those passengers who were scheduled to fly on March 14
The strike which was called by SIPTU, the union which represents the employees of Aer Lingus, on Friday 14 March 2014, that is to say the first day of St. Patrick's weekend, seems to be almost certain,... more
AirlinesEtihad Aviation Group unveiled
Abu Dhabi, UAE - New executive appointments
• Etihad Aviation Group to include Etihad Airways, the newly formed Hala Group including travel and tourism management and global loyalty companies, Etihad Airport Services, and Group support functions... more
Finance and economyEtihad Airways posts third consecutive year of net profit; fleet increased to 89 aircraft
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Up 48 per cent to USD 62 million
Key results for 2013 • Total revenue up 27 per cent to USD 6.1 billion • Alliance strategy performs strongly, with partnership revenues up 30 per cent to USD 820 million, representing 21 per cent of... more
ReportRussian fighters violate Ukraine's airspace
Kiev, Ukraine - Kiev sent a Su-27 to intercept them
Some military aircraft of the Russian Federation violated twice the Ukrainian airspace in the early morning of today, Monday 3 March 2014. Kiev Minister for Defence communicated that the Air Force was... more
AirlinesAlitalia: traffic figures in February 2014
Rome, Italy - Over a 1,380,000 passengers transported, +1% compared to the same period of 2013
The growth trend of the number of the passengers transported by Alitalia continued also in February 2014. After that January closed with a +0.5% (compared to 2013), the airline recorded also in February,... more
Civil aviationUnited States: thousands of aircraft grounded due to bad weather
Washington, USA - The worst problems are reported at Washington's "Reagan" Airport
Disruption again in air transport in the United States because of the bad weather conditions, which are creating big troubles in the airports of the country, with aircraft grounded especially in the North-East... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Also Doha might host US customs preclearance
Doha, Qatar - A facility was opened in January in Abu Dhabi, and Dubai could be the next one
Qatari civil aviation authorities are reportedly planning to apply for hosting a US customs preclearance facility, which would allow United States-bound passengers to undergo custom controls before their... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Alitalia: agreement with Etihad has just 50% chance to be closed
Rome, Italy - Accoding to the CEO of the Abu Dhabi-based carrier an understanding over network, costs, restructuring and profitability is needed
The closure of the agreement between Alitalia and Etihad Airays for the entry of the Abu Dhabi-based company in the ownership structure of the main Italian carrier has just 50% chance to be reached, as... more
Military aviationAirbus-Turkey dispute over the A400M aircraft
Ankara, Turkey - According to Ankara the aerospace company has not met the conditions set in the contract
Turkey and Airbus Military are in the middle of a dispute regarding the A400M aircraft, since at moment according to Ankara the aerospace company has not met the conditions set in the purchase contract. Airbus... more
Aerospace"Welcome to the Armstrong Flight Research Center". NASA honours the Apollo 11 astronaut (VIDEO)
Edwards, USA - The first man to step on the moon worked for seven years at Edwards as test pilot
NASA completed the redesignation of its Dryden Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, which is now known as the Armstrong Flight Research Center. The facility is being renamed in honor of Neil... more
Civil aviationFAA: improvements of safety measures arriving for Boeing 737 aircraft?
Washington, USA - The aerospace company communicates it is "Working closely with the agency"
On Monday 3 March 2014 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States will ask for improvements of safety measures on board of the Boeing 737 aircraft, according to a report released during... more
HelicoptersAW-189 helicopter leaves for its first US Demo Tour among OGP operators
Anaheim, Usa - MAG signed contract to purchase first eight New-Generation aircraft
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the new generation medium twin helicopter AW-189 will depart for a demo tour among US Oil & Gas operators in the Gulf of Mexico region, from March... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters (4) scores 78 bookings for its new aircraft product line at "Heli-Expo"
Anaheim, Usa - Its new AS-332C1e is ready for duty; launch customer Starlite Aviation adds order for two models
The 78 bookings announced by Airbus Helicopters at this week’s "Heli-Expo" industry convention underscore the competitiveness of its product line –with acquisitions covering rotorcraft that range from the... more
IndustryAirbus: Skymark Airlines becomes first Japanese A-330 airplane operator (VIDEO)
Toulouse, France - The airline received two aircraft out of a total of ten
Skymark Airlines, Japan’s third largest airline, has taken delivery of the first two A-330/300 airplanes out of a total of ten on lease, becoming the first Japanese carrier to operate with the A-330 w... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. IAG is back in black thanks to Iberia's restructuring
London, United Kingdom - Profits of 227 million Euros during 2013
International Airlines Group (IAG) announced that 2013 marked the return to profitability for the Anglo-Spanish holding: this result arived thanks to the good performances reported by British Airways and... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters (2) and Priority 1 Air Rescue sign a cooperation agreement for delivery of SAR training
Anaheim, Usa - AH launched an enhanced version of its Super Puma family: the EC-225e and its first orders
Airbus Helicopters (AH) signed yesterday a cooperation agreement with Priority 1 Air Rescue for the delivery of search and rescue (SAR) training. The agreement’s signing was at the "2014 Heli-Expo" c... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: MAG and SonAir initiate long term partnership with three EC-225
Anaheim, Usa - AH highlighted innovative solutions at "Heli-Expo", including five new on-line services
Milestone Aviation Group (MAG), one of the global leader in helicopter leasing, and SonAir, the largest African helicopter operator and a subsidiary of the Angolan national oil company Sonangol, announced... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters (3) located a FFS in the US and enhance its support resources for EC-175 operators
Anaheim, Usa - The initial FFS for this helicopter is completed by Indra for service start-up this summer
Airbus Helicopters yesterday announced its plans to provide a new level of support for the EC-175 rotorcraft in North America, with a Level D full-flight simulator located in the United States as part... more
AccidentsTwo Qantas aircraft collide at Los Angeles Airport
Los Angeles, USA - Millions of dollars worth of damage and flights cancelled
Thursday 27 February 2014 will be probably reminded as one of the worst days in Qantas' almost-centennial history. In the morning Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce illustrated the massive restructuring... more
AerospaceGPM spacecraft successfully launched from Tanegashima Space Center (VIDEO)
Tanegashima, Japan - It is a joint project between NASA and JAXA for climate observation
The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory, a joint Earth-observing mission between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), thundered into space at 3:37 am on Thursday,... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: AW signs a contract with Milestone Aviation Group for eight helicopters
Rome, Italy - During the "Heli-Expo"; EUR 360 million the value of the all agreements at the event
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, signed a contract valued at approximately EUR 100 million with Milestone Aviation Group to supply five AW-139 and three AW-189 helicopters. The contract, signed... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Russian troops occupy two airports in Crimea
Sevastopol , Ukraine - "It's an armed invasion", the Ukrainian Interior Minister claims
Russian troops occupied today, Friday 28 February 2014, two airports in Crimea, peninsula on the Northern shore of the Black Sea, along the border between Ukraine and Russian Federation. The military action... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: thunderstorm alert for Lazio and Sardinia
Rome, Italy - A bulletin issued for adverse conditions
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. From today, on Friday February 28, rains from sparse to diffused... more
Fair and shows"Heli-Expo 2014" (3). Summit Air Ambulance signs contract for two AW-119Kx helicopters
Anaheim, Usa - AW completed first customer demonstration of AW-609 tilt-rotor
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Summit Air Ambulance of Idaho has signed a contract for two AW-119Kx helicopters to support EMS operations in the Northwest United States. The two... more
IndustryAirbus: A-350XWB aircraft flying test fleet doubles size
Toulouse, France - MSN2 and MSN4 perform their first flights same day
The A-350 XWB flight test aircraft, MSN2 and MSN4, have both taken to the skies above Toulouse, France yesterday for their respective first flights, bringing the total number of A-350 XWBs now flying from... more
Fair and shows"Heli-Expo 2014" (4). Airbus Helicopters: Waypoint Leasing to acquire 12 EC-225 and 25 EC-145T2 aircraft
Anaheim, Usa - LCI orders six EC-175 helicopters; it becomes an EC-225e launch customer, ordering 15
Two major Waypoint Leasing orders with Airbus Helicopters were announced last Tuesday as the global helicopter lessor intends to acquire 37 EC-225 and EC-145T2 rotorcraft. These key transactions, Waypoint’s f... more
AirportsF2i. AdF SpA: agrement reached between Aeroporti Holding Srl and Cedicor SA
Milan, Italy - For the transfer of about 33.402% of the Aeroporto di Firenze (AdF)
Aeroporti Holding Srl, company controlled by Sagat SpA (Turin airport management company, belonging to F2i) and subsidiary from Equiter SpA (Gruppo Intesa SanPaolo) and Tecnoinvestimenti (to the system... more
Fair and showsAW at "Heli-Expo 2014" (2): AW-609 tiltrotor performed first ever customer demonstration flights
Anaheim, Usa - Rotorsim to continue expansion with world’s first AW-169 Full-flight simulator and addition of an AW-189 simulator in UK
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the AW-609 TiltRotor has flown 1100nm (2000km) from its base in Arlington, Texas, to Long Beach Airport, California to perform the first ever customer... more
AerospaceNASA admits Parmitano's spacewalk problem was preventable (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - The suit utilized by the Italian astronaut experienced a malfunctioning one week before the accident emerged
American space agency NASA admitted that the problem which emerged during the extra-vehicular activity performed by Luca Parmitano (a water leak which was about to cause the drowning of the Italian astronaut... more