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IndustryWill Merlin HM-1 helicopters replace the CH-148 Cyclones in Canada's contract?
Ottawa, Canada - AgustaWestland is ready to get in the game
The Canadian government might decide to renounce to Sikorsky's CH-148 Cyclone helicopters and fall back on other models. This is not a hearsay: the news was confirmed by Diane Findley, spokesperson for... more
AerospaceMoon-bound LADEE spacecraft to leave today
Wallops, USA - The launch window will open at 11:27 pm EDT
The Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) spacecraft will launch from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport's Pad 0B at American space agency NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island,... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: airport traffic posts tepid growth in July
Brussels, Belgium - Following some welcome signs of green shoots during the month of June
Airports’ trade body, ACI EUROPE released its traffic report for the month of July, posting an underwhelming result for Europe’s airports. Following some welcome signs of green shoots during the month of... more
AirlinesDiscounts for aircraft movements in Italy, Alitalia CEO welcomes ENAV's decision
Rome, Italy - "A signal in the right direction"
A few days ago ENAV (Società nazionale assistenza al volo), the Italian Air Traffic Control company, decided to apply some discounts to the airlines for the aircraft movements (that is to say landing... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Ryanair downsizes its growth forecasts
Dublin, Ireland - The stocks of the low-cost company fall
Ryanair issued a profit warning for its investors, claiming that its growth and profit forecasts for the ongoing fiscal year will not be met. The profits forecast this year was between 570 and 600 million... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Hochtief completes sale of its shares in Sydney Airport
Essen, Germany - The German company expects to conclude the whole operation of the sale to Psp by year's end
Hochtief AirPort completed the transfer its shares in Sydney Airport to the Canadian investor Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments, Canada). The transaction resulted in a cash inflow... more
IndustryAirbus: Delta Air Lines orders 40 aircraft
Toulouse, France - A strong return to the European giant since the carrier’s last order some two decades ago
Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A-321ceo (current engine option) and 10 A-330/300 aircraft. This order marks a strong return to the European industry since the carrier’s last o... more
IndustryBoeing delivers first B-767 Freighter airplane to FedEx Express
Washington, Usa - The ceremony in Memphis where the Group is based
Boeing and FedEx Express, an operating company of FedEx Corp., announced the delivery of the Memphis, Tenn.-based express shipping company's first B-767/300 Freighter aircraft. The delivery supports the... more
IndustryNorwegian Air's 787 Dreamliner aircraft grounded because of brake problems
Stockholm, Sweden - The airplane has been parked in Stockolm since Monday
On Thursday 5 September Norwegian Air communicated it was forced to ground one of its 787 Dreamliner aircraft because of an unspecified problem with the brakes. The state-of-the-art airplane manufactured... more
Fair and showsHenan New Continental Business Aviation of China orders Asia’s first EC-145 Mercedes-Benz Style
Tianjin, China - And an AS-350B3e from the Ecureuil family
Henan New Continental Business Aviation of China will acquire two VIP passenger transport helicopters from Eurocopter to commence its chartering business –an exclusively designed EC-145 Mercedes-Benz S... more
Fair and showsEurocopter meets Chinese helicopter market needs at the exposition in Tianjin
Tianjin, China - The event from September 5 to 8
Eurocopter’s dedication to the Chinese helicopter market –and its ability to respond to China’s evolving rotorcraft requirements– is the company’s focus at this year’s "China Helicopter Exposition". Eurocopter’s presence duri... more
Civil aviationEuropean Union ready to a compromise on aircraft ETS?
Brussels, Belgium - But collaboration from US and China is needed
According to rumours the European Union would be available to reach a compromise regarding the Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) relatively to air transport if also other countries, especially United States... more
AirportsAutogrill starts up in Russia, at the St. Petersburg-Pulkovo Airport
Milan, Italy - The Group expands operations in emerging countries
Autogrill Group, through its HMSHost International division, has entered an agreement with Novikov Group and Ginza Project to set up Autogrill Russia, the Newco that will provide food&beverage services... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines begins new no-stop Indianapolis to San Francisco service
Indianapolis, Usa - The flight will be operated by an A-319 aircraft
United Airlines announced yesterday new daily no-stop service from Indianapolis to its hub at San Francisco International Airport., beginning Jan. 7. The conveniently timed flights will operate using A-319... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica: AW signs an agreement for twenty helicopters at the event in Tianjin
Rome, Italy - Worth about EUR 170 million
AgustaWestland has announced the signing of a distributorship agreement with Sino-US Intercontinental Helicopter Investment Co. Ltd during the "China Helicopter International Exposition" in Tianjin, China.... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Province of Venice sells part of its stake in the management firm of the airport
Venice, Italy - Proceeds of 15 million Euros expected
The Province of Venice is going ahead with its programme for the sale of the shares of Save, the management firm of Venice-Tessera "Marco Polo" Airport, which is aimed to maintain the stability of the... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. EADS: defence sector to remain flat
New York, USA - The CEO of the North American division explains the strategy of the European group
Sean O'Keefe, Chief Executive Officer of EADS North America, speaking at the "Reuters Aerospace and Defense Summit" explained that the European group has no plans of taking part in several US military... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Airberlin loses 200 pieces of luggage, after a month they are almost all still missing
Berlin, Germany - Angry passengers protest on Facebook
Losing your baggage is one of the worst things you can experience when you travel by aircraft and, even if airlines and handling companies try to improve in this field, missing bags are unfortunately pretty... more
AirlinesThe Air France A-380 airplane took off for Shanghai
Rome, Italy - Special attention for Chinese passengers
Started last Monday, Air France now offered customers three weekly flights to Shanghai-Pudong by A-380 airplane, becoming the first European airline to serve the Chinese financial centre with its superjumbo.... more
AirlinesNorwegian Air to register its aircraft in Irealnd due to economic reasons
Oslo, Norway - The company has already requested Dublin an Air Operator Certificate for its long-haul division
Norwegian Air announced its intention to register some of its aircraft in Ireland, for economic reasons. The Oslo-based company decided to establish a fully owned asset management company, which will... more
HelicoptersEurocopter Uk: a "Tailor-made" EC-135 helicopter doubles emergency medical airlift capabilities
Oxford, England - For the UK's Devon Air Ambulance
Devon Air Ambulance has added a second Eurocopter EC-135 to its helicopter fleet, enhancing the service provider’s own airlift capabilities and further fostering the market presence of this rotorcraft t... more
ReportSyrian crisis: French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle ready to leave for the Red Sea
Paris, France - Rafale and Mirage fighters already delpyed in the United Arab Emirates
Today, Wednesday 4 September 2013, the French parliament will start its discussions about the participation of the armed forces of the country to the possible military action against Syria. However, the... more
HelicoptersAW-139 helicopter received by Weststar Aviation Services
Cascina Costa, Italy - In total, WAS has ordered 30 aircraft from AW since 2010
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, today announced that Weststar Aviation Services of Malaysia has taken delivery of an additional AW-139, bringing the total delivered of the type to 18 in support... more
IndustryAirbus Military A400M airplane successfully performs unpaved runway trials
Madrid, Spain - A full analysis of the results is now underway by AM and OCCAR
Airbus Military has completed an important set of trials of the A400M new generation airlifter, demonstrating the aircraft’s excellent performance on gravel runways. In tests lasting more than a week a... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. AEA's networking event in the EP enhances open dialogue between industry and politicians
Brussels, Belgium - For the third consecutive year
For the third consecutive year, the Association of European Airlines (AEA) held its annual networking event in the European Parliament. The event was hosted by Member of the European Parliament (MEP),... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. Boeing starts production of KC-46 tankers
Washington, USA - According to the company, the first 18 examples will be delivered by 2017
Boeing announced it started the production of the KC-46 refueling aircraft: the announcement was provided by Dennis Muilenburg, Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Defense, during Reuters' Aerospace and... more
Civil aviationAEA. Flight and duty time limitations: harmonisation of rules will reinforce safety
Brussels, Belgium - The Transport Commission of the EP will hold its first meeting to discuss the FTL
As the new Parliamentary year starts, the Transport and Tourism Committee of the European Parliament will hold its first meeting to discuss among others the Flight and Duty Time (FTL) rules as proposed... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: solid demand growth continues in July
Geneva, Switzerland - Asia weakens as Europe gains strength
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that demand for air travel recorded another solid month of growth in July. Overall revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) were up 5.0% compared... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Berlin-Brandenburg Airport has a lot of problems: 66,500, to be precise
Berlin, Germany - More than 50% of them are relevant to getting permission to open
Berlin-Brandenburg Airport is risking to become on of the largest unfinished constructions in history: the inauguration, which was initially planned in 2011 has been postponed several times, and to this... more
IndustrySelex ES to co-operate with Polish industries to further grow its activities
Rome, Italy - In the Homeland Security, battlefield protection and smart solutions
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica Company, is exhibiting some of its most advanced solutions in Poland at "MSPO", the 21st edition of the exhibition held in Kielce from the 2nd to be 5th of September 2013 dedicated... more
AirlinesAustralian competition watchdog approves continuation of Virgin-Air New Zealand alliance
Canberra, Australia - The two companies welcome the announcement
ACCC, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a final determination granting conditional authorisation until 31 October 2018 for Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand Limited to continue... more
AirlinesDarwin Airline: four new flights from Cambridge Airport
Lugano, Switzerland - To Paris, Amsterdam, Geneva and Malpensa
Darwin Airline, the Swiss regional carrier, announced the launch of four new links departed yesterday on September 2, 2013 from Cambridge Airport to Paris-"Charles de Gaulle", Amsterdam-Schiphol, Geneva... more
CuriositiesChina: 5-yo kid pilots aircraft over Beijing (VIDEO)
beijing, China - The father risks legal consequences
A Chinese 5-yo kid became the world's youngest pilot, aftert two flights for an overall time of 47 minutes he performed with an ultralight airplane, covering a distance of 30 km. According to reports... more
Finance and economyAircraft and industry. Marshall ADG acquires Hawker Beechcraft Ltd
Cambridge, United Kingdom - The name of the company will be changed in Marshall Aviation Services
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (Marshall ADG) acquired Hawker Beechcraft Limited, the MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) division for Europe, Middle East and Africa of the historical US' aerospace... more
PeopleFraport: approved a fiveyear contract extension for Stefan Schulte
Frankfurt, Germany - His current term as CEO, which expires in August 2014, will be extended until August 31, 2019
Fraport AG’s supervisory board approved a fiveyear contract extension for the company’s executive board chairman (CEO) Stefan Schulte. His current term as CEO, which expires in August 2014, will be ext... more
Tilt-rotorsAW-609 aircraft with aerodynamic improvements set to boost performance
Cascina Costa, Italy - An upgraded version of the P&WC PT6 engine is being used
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is flight testing a number of aerodynamic improvements that will boost the performance of the AW-609 TiltRotor (airplane and helicopter). On the 25th July 2013 AgustaWestland... more
Civil aviationENAV offers discounts for the aircraft movements in the Italian airports
Rome, Italy - The overall savings will be about 20 million Euros
ENAV (Società nazionale assistenza al volo), the Italian Air Traffic Control company, decided to apply some discounts to the airlines for the aircraft movements (that is to say landing and takeoffs) in... more
Press releaseAlitalia: the appointments of Andrea Leistner and Massimo Marsili
Rome, Italy - Director of purchases and services of the airline, and Chief Commercial Officer, respectively
Gabriele Del Torchio, Alitalia's CEO, presented yesterday at the Board of Directors the designations of: - Andrea Leistner, manager of purchases and services of the airline; - Massimo Marsili, Chief... more
HelicoptersIndian AgustaWestland inquiry: the company rejects favouritism allegations
New Delhi, India - "The cabin height requirement did not lead to ejection of any competing aircraft"
In the context of the inquiry about an alleged bribery connected to the sale of 12 AW-101 helicopters to the Indian government, AgustaWestland rejected the findings of the Comptroller and Auditor General... more
UAS-DronesPartnership Berkut Aero-Adcom System to create the first Russian drone attack helicopter
Moscow, Russia - The projects involve the retrofitting of the Berkut VL
Berkut Aero and Adcom Systems are planning to create a partnership for the design and the development of the first Russian UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a remote-piloted aircraft) attack helicopter. The... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. British Airways, Air France and Cyprus Airways modify flights because of the Syrian crisis
Beirut, Lebanon - The airlines want to avoid overnight stays in Beirut
The Syrian crisis and the possible Western military intervention in the Middle-Eastern country are forcing carriers to review their flight schedules not just for Syria, but for the whole region, particularly... more
Helicopters"MSPO 2013". Eurocopter and Poland: meeting the country’s multi-role military helicopter requirements
Kielce, Poland - And supporting its industrial supply chain on a global scale
Eurocopter’s participation at Poland’s "MSPO" defense industry exhibition underscores its long-term commitment to this country, which includes the company’s EC-725 Caracal offer for the Ministry of Na... more
PeopleFabrice Brégier, Airbus CEO, gets first-hand experience of A-350XWB airplane
Toulouse, France - During a routine test flight which lasted close to three hours and took place over the south-western part of France
Airbus President & CEO, Fabrice Brégier has enjoyed his first experience on-board the A-350 XWB MSN1 during a routine test flight which lasted close to three hours and took place over the south-western... more
IndustryTAI performs the first flight of the Hurkus trainer aircraft (VIDEO)
Ankara, Turkey - The company expects to achieve the certification by the end of 2014
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) announced it performed the first flight of the Hurkus, the training aircraft that the Ankara-based aerospace company has been developing from 2007. The flight lsted... more
AirlinesKingfisher starts legal action against Aero Engines for "Defective engines, both in design and manufacture"
Bangalore, India - The company wants 234 million dollars
Kingfisher Airlines started a legal action against International Aero Engines, requiring 234 million dollars (177 million Euros or 150 million pounds). The Indian carrier claims that the IAE V2500 A5 engines... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: continued uptick for cargo results in July
Geneva, Switzerland - Asian weakness remains
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global air cargo traffic results for July showing a continuation of the modest improvement trend experienced in June. Global freight tonne kilometers... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Tripoli: militants block the airport of the Libyan capital
Tripoli, Libya - Operations moved in the other hub of the city
Libyan militants occupied Tripoli International Airport during the night between Sunday 1 and Monday 2 September, paralyzing the activities of the main hub of the African country. The news was reported... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica at "MSPO 2013" with its companies (helicopters, airplanes, defence, systems)
Kielce, Poland - The event held in Kielce (Poland) from 2 to 5 September
"Finmeccanica –through its companies AgustaWestland, Alenia Aermacchi, OTO Melara, Selex ES and Telespazio– takes part in 'MSPO' (International Defence Industry Exhibition) 2013, held in Kielce, Poland, fro... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Aegean Airlines cuts its costs and is back in the black in the first half of 2013
Athens, Greece - Operating profit of 30.4 million Euros
The heavy economic crisis which has hit Greece has obviously involved also the air transport sector, creating difficulties to airports and carriers. However, Aegean Airlines, thanks to a cost reduction... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Fake bomb alert at Istanbul "Ataturk" Airport
Istanbul, Turkey - A Belgian citizen involved in the incident
Fake bomb alert in the morning of Monday 2 September 2013 at Istanbul's "Ataturk" Airport, one of the busiest European hubs. Mehmet Emin Akin, 29 yo, Belgian citizen of Turkish origin, violently crashed... more