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Sport aviationBalloons. "Gordon Bennett Cup": the Italian team with "John" Aimo will participate at the competition at the end of August
Rome, Italy - The winning team will be that to perform the longest distance regardless of the time taken
Another Italian team will participate, after almost 80 years, at the gas balloon competition, the "Gordon Bennett Cup", whose its first edition was in 1906. In the past many Italian participants, almost... more
IndustryAsia Aviation to offer the Grande 870CJ aircraft
Hong Kong, China - Capable of carrying up to 18 passengers
The Grande 870CJ is a large cabin aircraft capable of carrying up to 18 passengers for a medium range of about 3000nm. It is a new aircraft that uses a proven airframe that is still in production, then... more
Fair and showsCessna aircraft at the "Labace" event in São Paulo
Wichita, Usa - The Latin America Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition will take place next week
Cessna Aircraft Company will this year be showcasing the newest items in Cessna’s wide-ranging portfolio of aircraft, including the Citation Latitude mock-up, the evolutionary new Citation Sovereign a... more
IndustryTurkey: maybe soon a project for a helicopter "Made in Turkey"
Ankara, Turkey - According to an agreement with Tai and Sikorsky
The Turkish government is currently in negotiations with the company Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) to carry out an ambitious project for a a helicopter entirely developed and produced in Turkey. It... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-321 airplane received by Philippine Airlines
Toulouse, France - In a two class layout
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken delivery of its first A-321. The aircraft was handed over at the Airbus delivery centre in Hamburg, Germany yesterday and is the first of 64 new aircraft ordered by... more
ReportAircraft grounded in Kenya: huge fire seriously damages Nairobi Airport (VIDEO)
Nairobi, Kenya - The international hub has been closed and flights cancelled or diverted
A big fire has developed early this morning at Nairobi "Jomo Kenyatta" International Airport (JKIA), in Kenya, where some aircraft have been grounded. The damage that the airport seems to have reported... more
Military aviationBrazilian Air Force: 12 Mirage aircraft will end service in late 2013
Brasilia, Brazil - They have been continuing tooperate for two more years with respect with what initially established
Brazilian ministry of defence announced that it will retire its 12 Mirage aircraft at the end of December this year. A spokesman who wanted to remain anonymous said: "Through logistical efforts, we... more
Military aviationYemen: US drone aircraft attack al Qaeda
Sana'a, Yemen - The attack would have caused four militants' death
Today in Yemen an attack would have been carried out by two American drone aircraft, which would have caused four al Qaeda militants' death. The news has been published by "CNN", which reported statements... more
HelicoptersHelicopter crash in Japan: controversies grow
Okinawa, Japan - Japanese authorities ask for explanations by USA
After the accident that occurred yesterday when a US Air Force's HH-60 helicopter crashed in a wood near the American base at Camp Hansen, in the Japanese territory, the controversy over the American military... more
AccidentsHot air balloon crashes in Switzerland
Montbovon, Switzerland - A tourist has died, four other passengers were seriously injured
This morning an American tourist has died following a serious accident which involved a hot air balloon near Montbovon in western Switzerland. Unfortunately for the man, who was on board the balloon... more
PeopleDefence-Foreign Affairs. The Italian and Russian ministers: third "2+2" meeting
Rome, Italy - Mauro and Bonino met their counterparts Sergey Shoygu and Sergey Lavrov in Villa Madama
The third ministerial "2+2" meeting took place today in Rome, in the ambit of the Italian-Russian cooperation in the field of foreign and military politics. The Italian Defence minister, Mario Mauro... more
Military aviationAircraft and conflicts: rebels capture Aleppo air base
Aleppo, Syria - According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) has announced that the Syrian rebels have captured today a major air base located in the province of Aleppo, in northern Syria near the border with Turkey. It... more
Civil defenseFires: aircraft fight against flames in Greece
Athens, Greece - Fire has expanded due to strong winds
In these hours a huge fire is affecting the area in the north of the Greek capital Athens, with a number of aircraft deployed to provide assistance to the firefighter brigades engaged in fire fighting. The... more
IndustryJet Airways: order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft
New Delhi, India - According to the newspapers "Business standard"
The Indian financial newspaper "Business Standard" has published a rumor about the starting of negotiations between Jet Airways and the American aerospace company Boeing for a B-737 MAX8 aircraft order. According... more
IndustryAirbus delivers its 8,000th aircraft: it is an A-320 for AirAsia
Toulouse, France - Over 10 billion passengers have flown on it
Airbus has delivered its 8,000th aircraft – an A-320 for the Indonesian wing of AirAsia. The aircraft took off from Toulouse, France on Saturday 3rd August and arrived earlier today at its new base in J... more
HelicoptersEurocopter. THK Gökçen Aviation receives its first five EC-135 helicopters
Ankara, Turkey - For emergency medical missions
THK Gökçen Aviation, the commercial company of the Turkish Aeronautical Association THK, yesterday (but the industry communicates it today) received the first five EC-135s to provide medical airlift d... more
Science and technologyAirbus and Air Canada received the "Eco-partnership award 2013": the ceremony will take place in September in Washington
Toulouse, France - From the monthly aeronautical publication "Air Transport World"
Airbus and Air Canada have received the "Eco-partnership award 2013" from the monthly aeronautical publication "Air Transport World" (ATW) for the first ever North American “Perfect Flight” that took pla... more
Military aviationLockheed announces new project for US military helicopters’ equipment
Washington, USA - It will be applied on 4000 next-generation aircraft
Lockheed Martin, one of the reference American aerospace and defense companies, has announced the launch of a project for the construction of a universal package of cockpit equipment for new generation... more
Finance and economyAircraft and transport: Turkish Airlines interested in acquiring Olympic Air
Athens, Greece - It would like to acquire 100% of the Greek airline
Turkish Airlines (Thy) is interested in acquiring 100% of the shares of the Greek airline Olympic Air. The news of the possible sale has not been well received by the Hellenic airline’s employees a... more
AirlinesIAG: new options for aircraft A-350 and B-787
London, United Kingdom - For the renewal of Iberia’s fleet
IAG (International Airlines Group) announced options for A-350 and B-787 aircraft to be used for the renewal of the Spanish airline Iberia’s fleet. The options will be subject to Iberia’s successful res... more
AccidentsJapan: US military helicopter involved in accident
Okinawa, Japan - Three crew members have survived, the fourth is missing
This morning a US military helicopter has been involved in an accident in the Japanese island of Okinawa. The aircraft, a Sikorsky HH-60, was on a training mission; due to still unknown reasons, the... more
IndustryAirbus Military: first A400M airplane for Turkey runs its engines
Madrid, Spain - The aircraft will be transferred to the AM delivery centre in September
The first Airbus Military A400M new generation airlifter for the Turkish Air Force has begun final tests towards its delivery. The four engines on the aircraft were successfully run simultaneously... more
Military aviationAM (Airbus Military): third A-330MRTT airplane delivered to UAE
Madrid, Spain - 17 examples of this type are now in service with four customers
Airbus Military has delivered the third of three new generation A-330 MRTT multi-role tanker transports ordered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The handover of the aircraft, the world´s most advanced... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe: passenger traffic up by 1.8% during the first six months of this year
Brussels, Belgium - The report includes all scheduled air traffic at continent’s airports, including networks carriers, low-cost carriers, charter and others
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE this morning released the first comprehensive report of airport traffic performance for H1 2013. The report includes all scheduled air traffic at Europe’s airports, i... more
AerospaceJapanese space cargo took off towards International Space Station
Tanegashima, Japan - On board there is also an android
Last Friday AVIONEWS announced the forthcoming launch of the space shuttle H-II Transport Vehicle (HTV) -4 in order to provide food, water, clothing and work supplies to crew members (link). The H-2B... more
CuriositiesIn Usa the first aircraft powered with natural gas was presented
Oshkosh, USA - The airplane has a double power mode
The aerospace company Aviat Aircraft has created the first aircraft in the world powered with natural gas. The presentation of the airplane took place during the "2013 AirVenture" Oshkosh air show. A... more
Military aviationSome countries might resell their A400M aircraft because of budget cuts
Seville, Spain - So far Airbus Military totalled 174 orders for the model
According to a report published today, Friday 2 August 2013, by the "Chicago Tribune", several countries which ordered the A400M are taking into consideration the possibility of reselling some of their... more
IndustrySecond Interjet SSJ-100 airplane ready for Mexico
Venice, Italy - It took off from Venice "Marco Polo" airport for a ferry flight to Toluca (Mexico)
On August 2nd, 2013 the second Interjet Sukhoi Superjet 100 was rolled out from the SuperJet International’s hangar in Venice (Italy) on completion of customization and technical acceptance procedure. I... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Hochtief will take part in the tender for "LaGuardia" New York Airport
New York, USA - For the new terminal building and management
The German company Hochtief will participate in the tender for the concession of the building of the new terminal in "LaGuardia" New York Airport. The building company based in Essen, Germany, will... more
Press releaseEtihad Airwyas and Government of Serbia unveil strategic partnership
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The airline to acquire 49 per cent of JatAirways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled plans to acquire 49 per cent of JatAirways. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier has also been awarded a five year management... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Iberia restcturing improves IAG's performance
London, United Kingdom - "There remains a lot of work to do [but] the trend is clearly positive", Willie Walsh claims
The implementation of Iberia' restructuring plan is producing positive results for IAG, (International Airlines Group, the holding which includes the most important Spanish company and British Airways). During... more
DefenseRafale fighter aircraft: France reduces purchase program
Paris, France - 26 airplanes will be purchased over the next six years
During the Council of Ministers which has been held this morning, the French government has decided to reduce the purchase order for Rafale military aircraft, produced by the aerospace company Dassault... more
AirportsAeroporto di Firenze: +11% of passengers in July, despite the general crisis
Florence, Italy - Positive factors as increase of frequencies; full operativeness, new routes and low effect of the redirections due to the bad weather
The Florence's airport showed a historical record of passengers also in July. They were 207,669 transited from Florence's airport, with a +11% compared to July 2012, confirming the positive trend already... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Shareholders and creditors of American Airlines approve reorganization plan
Fort Worth, USA - Hearing at New York's Bankruptcy Court scheduled on August 15
American Airlines reached what Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tom Horton called "Another important milestone toward our launch of the new American", that is to say the new company which will be created... more
IndustryBoeing: order by US Navy for 13 P-8A Poseidon aircraft (VIDEO)
Seattle, Usa - The P-8 is replacing the Navy's P-3 planes
The US Navy recently awarded Boeing a $1.98 billion contract for 13 additional P-8A Poseidon aircraft, continuing the modernization of US maritime patrol capabilities that will ultimately involve more... more
DefenseSelex Es' drone aircraft will fly to Congo
Genoa, Italy - For a mission of civilian surveillance and protection in collaboration with the UN
Selex Es, a Finmeccanica company that also operates in the defense field, will bring its aircraft to the African airspace, particularly to Congo, where a United Nations contingent is in charge of protection... more
AerospaceJapanese cargo spacecraft bound for the International Space Station is ready for launch
Tanegashima , Japan - Kounotori loaded with 3,5 tonnes of supplies
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is scheduled to launch its H-II Transport Vehicle (HTV)-4 at 7:48 pm GMT/UTC Saturday, August 3 (4:48 am Japanese time Sunday, August 4), from the Tanegashima... more
IndustryAvio: sale of aeroengine business to General Electric finalized
Rivalta di Torino, Italy - To Nuovo Pignone Holding SpA
Avio SpA’s Business Unit responsible for the design, development and construction of accessory drive gearbox and power transmissions, low pressure turbines, combustors, postcombustors, subsystems, and f... more
ReportEdward Snowden has left Moscow airport
Moscow, Russia - Airport sources have confirmed the news
The Russian news agency "Interfax" has announced today that Edward Snowden, the former CIA agent who originated the "Datagate" scandal, has left Moscow-Sheremetyevo Airport, where he has been staying since... more
DefenseF-35 aircraft: Lazio Regional Administrative Court (Tar) rejects Codacons request
Rome, Italy - The coordination had asked for the suspension of fighter airplanes purchase
The Regional Administrative Court of Lazio has rejected the request made by Codacons, the coordination of associations for environmental protection and users and consumers’ rights, that asked for the s... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Air Serbia has officially born
Belgrade, Serbia - After the ratification of the agreement between the Serbian government and Etihad Airways
After the memorandum of understanding signed last June (AVIONEWS), today the deal that marks the official birth of the new Air Serbia has been signed. So the United Arab Emirates Etihad Airways has... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: five safety recommendations on the aircraft accident occurred on June 8, 2013 at Rome-Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - To a A-320 plane, registration marks HA-LWM
The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV), completed the consultation procedure according to the EU Regulation n 996/2010, has retained necessary to issue, with ongoing inquiry, five safety recommendations about... more
IndustryAirbus Military delivers first A400M airplane to French Air Force
Madrid, Spain - This delivery to join tomorrow the French airbase of Orleans-Bricy
Airbus Military has today formally delivered the first A400M new generation airlifter, which is known in French service as the A400M Atlas, to the French Air Force, a milestone marking the beginning of... more
IndustryBoeing: three B-777/300ER aircraft order by ANA
Seattle, Usa - Valued at approximately $945 million at current list prices
Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced that ANA has ordered three additional B-777/300ER (extended range) airplanes. The order, valued at approximately $945 million at current list prices, will... more
Military aviationUS Air Force aircraft at risk because of the budget cuts
Washington, USA - The fleet of C-130s might be downsized
The Pentagon will reduce funding for major headquarters by a fifth, limit pay raises, and could cut troop numbers and new weapons programs as it plans for what was called an "Unprecedented budget uncertainty"... more
IndustryIAE: Volaris selects PurePower and V2500 engines for Airbus aircraft
Mexico City, Mexico - For A-320neo and A-320ceo, respectively
Volaris has selected Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1100G-JM engines to power its order of 30 firm A-320neo aircraft. The airline becomes the first Mexican airline to select the Geared Turbofan. Volaris also... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: Belgium receives its first NH-90 naval helicopter
Donauwörth, Germany - The fifth country to put this version into service, after France, Italy, the Netherlands and Norway
Eurocopter today delivered the first NH-90 NFH (NATO Frigate Helicopter) to the Belgium Armed Forces, providing an advanced, highly capable and fully-qualified rotary-wing aircraft for this nation’s m... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines: the Embraer 175 aircraft enters into service today
Chicago, USA - New links to be inaugurated at the end of August and October
Today 1 August Embraer 175's aircraft inaugural flight is taking place: it is one of the last purchases made by American Airlines in order to boost Fort Worth based airline’s activity. The Brazilian m... more
IndustryBoeing expands 787 Flight Training Support in Europe
Seattle, Usa - The new device will be ready for training in the first quarter of 2014
Boeing announced yesterday it is enhancing its flight training support for customers of the B-787 Dreamliner with an additional 787 full-flight simulator at the Boeing Flight Services campus in London.... more
Finance and economyItaly. Milan airports: Board of Directors approves six month financial report at June 30, 2013
Milan, Italy - Decrease of the passenger traffic in two airports of Linate and Malpensa
The Board of Directors of SEA SpA (Milan airports management company) approved yesterday the six month financial report of the Group at June 30, 2013, during its meeting, under the presidency by Pietro... more