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Civil aviationAircraft and State aid (2). Aci Europe-AER: proposed new EC rules threaten regional growth and jobs
Brussels, Belgium - Following to the publication today of the new guidelines by the European Commission
Reacting to the publication today by the European Commission of proposed new Guidelines on State aid to airports and airlines, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and European airport trade body ACI... more
ReportAircraft of the Bolivian President diverted to Vienna amid suspicion it was carrying US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden
Vienna, Austria - "This is a hostile act by the United States state department", the Minister for Defence of the South-American country shouts
The aircraft of Bolivian President Evo Morales was diverted to Vienna amid suspicion it was carrying on board Edward Snowden, the former contractor of the National Security Agency of the United States... more
AerospaceNASA: two new milestones reached by SpaceX in the Commercial Crew Program
Houston, USA - The timeline of the California-based company is on track
Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) completed two milestones for NASA's Commercial Crew Integrated Capability (CCiCap) initiative, which is intended to make commercial human spaceflight services available... more
Civil aviationAircraft and safety. NTSB wants FAA to revise its procedures to avoid mid-air collisions
Washington, USA - Particular attention to the go-around cases
Following the investigation of five incidents in which commercial jetliners came within hazardous proximity of other aircraft while arriving or departing at major US airports, the National Transportation... more
Finance and economyAircraft and industry. Avio acquisition by General Electric: Brussels clears the operation
Brussels, Belgium - The European Commission accepts the commitments of the US' company
The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the aviation business of Avio (Italy) by General Electric (GE) of the United States. The decision is conditional... more
DiscussionsEASA issued an Emergency AD about problems to landing gear of the A-320 airplane
Cologne, Germany - After the landing without it of the Wizz Air's A-321 in Fiumicino last June 8
EASA, European Aviation Safety Agency, has issued last June 25 an Emergency airworthiness directive No 2013-0132-E regarding the A-318, A-319, A-320 and A-321 airplanes. Reason: Some operators reported... more
CuriositiesAircraft and transport. Funny complaint letter goes viral on the Internet thanks to Sir Richard Branson
London, United Kingdom - A customer of a Caribbean company reports with irony his misfortune
A funny complaint letter of a passenger of LIAT, a Caribbean carrier, is quickly travelling on the Internet thanks to a special "Sponsor", that is to say Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin group,... more
IndustryNepal Airlines confirms order for two A-320 airplanes with Sharklets
Blagnac, France - Chosen for the performance of the airplane in high altitude airport operations
Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), Nepal’s national flag carrier, has signed a firm order for two A-320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices. The order follows a Memorandum of U... more
PeopleItalian ASI: Luca Parmitano, first Extra Vehicular Activity by astronaut
Rome, Italy - It will take place on next Tuesday, July 9
The Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the European Space Agency (ESA) communicate the broadcast event of the first Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) by astronaut Luca Parmitano. It will take place on next... more
CargoAirplanes and cargo. Iata: the sector continues to flatline in May
Geneva, Switzerland - Broadly following the trend of the last 18 months
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures for global air cargo markets showing that growth has continued to flatline in May, broadly following the trend of the last 18 months.... more
AirlinesEasyJet founder eager to fight about new aircraft order
London, United Kingdom - "I'm not against top line growth, but not at the expense of the profit margin", Sir Stelios claims
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, founder of easyJet, is ready to fight the executives of the company he created about the order of 135 aircraft which was announced during the recent "Paris Air Show" (AVIONEWS),... more
AccidentsRussia: helicopter involved in an accident
Deputatsky, Russia - According to reconstruction, 15 people have died
This morning a helicopter has been involved in a serious accident while landing in the republic of Yakutia, in the Far East of the Russian country. The helicopter, a Mil Mi-8 of the airline Polyarnye... more
AerospaceProton-M rocket explodes shortly after takeoff at Baikonur Cosmodrome (VIDEO)
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - No one was injured, but there is concern for possible toxic emissions
A Russian proton-M rocket exploded shortly after its takeoff from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and crashed on the ground in the morning of Tuesday 2 July 2013. The launch was broadcast live, and... more
UAS-DronesGeneral Atomics wants to develop variant of Predator B UAV aircraft which meets NATO standards
San Diego, USA - Collaboration expanded with Ruag Aerospace
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA?ASI) announced that it is undertaking an Independent Research and Development (IRAD) effort to develop a variant of its Predator B UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle,... more
AirlinesOnly women workers aboard GoAir aircraft
Mumbai, India - In order to reduce fuel costs
The low-cost airline GoAir, according to its last savings plan, in the next seven years will only employ women on board its aircraft. It seems incredible, but it is true. At least, that was the reason... more
IndustryGripen first to fire Meteor missile
Linkoping, Sweden - The missile is the result of an European collaborative project involving Sweden, France, Italy, Spain, Germany and Great Britain
In cooperation with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), defence and security company Saab has successfully conducted the first test firing of the version of the Meteor radar-controlled air-to-air... more
AirlinesAirAsia airline is going to conquer the Indian market with its aircraft
Mumbai, India - The Asian carrier will buy ten Airbus airplanes in a year
AirAsia aims to a short and long term growth in the Indian market, that is why its management said that more ten Airbus aircraft in a year will be needed. CEO Tony Fernandes has confirmed it during... more
DefenseEx-Im Bank finances aircraft and engines for Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - The African carrier is a loyal "Customer" of the US' agency
The Export-Import Bank of the United States has authorized nearly 130 million dollars in financing to support the export of Boeing long-range aircraft and installed GE-90 engines to Ethiopian Airlines. The... more
Fair and showsEurofighter Typhon aircraft at the "Airpower 2013 Show"
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Around 200 aircraft and 250 pilots from over 20 Nations gathered in Zeltweg, in Austria
Last week-end around 200 aircraft and 250 pilots from over 20 nations gathered at Fliegerhorst Hinterstoisser in Zeltweg, Austria for one of the biggest airshows in Europe. Taking a starring role at... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA called for new thinking on the relationships to attract the USD 4-5 trillion
Geneva, Switzerland - That will be needed over the next 20 years to meet the growing demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for new thinking on the relationships between partners in the air transport value chain in order to attract the $4-5 trillion that will be needed... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. France sells 9.5 million shares in Aeroports de Paris
Paris, France - Paris keeps a 50.63% stake in the airport operator
France's Ministry for Finance and the Fonds Stratégique d'Investissement sold an overall stake of 9.5 million shares in Aeroports de Paris (AdP), the management firm of Paris' "Charles de Gaulle" and... more
PeopleTurbomeca: Chantal Grésillion has been appointed VP, Continuous Improvement
Bordes, France - The new appointment as from today
Chantal Grésillion (55 years old), a graduate of ENSMA (Graduate School for Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering), began her career in 1982 with Dassault Aviation within their Structures Stress Office.... more
IndustryMitsubishi Aircraft reorganizes into seven divisions
Nagoya, Japan - Effective July 1
Effective July 1, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has been reorganized into seven Divisions: Project Management, Engineering, Corporate Administration, Sales and Marketing, and Supply Chain Management... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashes in Switzerland
Kröntenhütte, Switzerland - The four people on board have died
This morning at about 9:45 am, near the Swiss resort of Kröntenhütte, a serious accident has involved a helicopter, killing the four people on board, according to reports from police of the Canton of U... more
ReportEarphones on aircraft produced by exploited prisoners
Dongguan, China - The complaint by former inmates in a Chinese jail
Passengers who listen to the music through earphones comfortably seated in an aircraft, maybe do not know that those instruments could have been produced by people who have been exploited and held in inhuman... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: prime-contractor for Europe's Euclid cosmology satellite
Cannes, France - Scheduled for launch in 2020
The European Space Agency, ESA, has chosen Thales Alenia Space to build the new Euclid cosmology satellite in a contract worth €322.5 million. Scheduled for launch in 2020, Euclid will explore dark e... more
IndustryFirst Airbus A-320 airplane received by Sichuan Airlines
Toulouse, France - Equipped with Sharklets for fuel saving
Sichuan Airlines, all Airbus fleet operator in China, has taken delivery of its first A-320 aircraft equipped with Sharklets, joining the rapidly increasing group of Airbus single-aisle aircraft operators... more
PeopleEurocopter: Matthieu Louvot appointed Head of Support and Services
Marignane, France - Currently head of strategy and company development
Currently head of strategy and company development, Matthieu Louvot has been appointed Head of Support and Services within Eurocopter. He will be reporting directly to Dominique Maudet, Head of Global... more
AirlinesAircraft and alliances: Aeroflot could leave SkyTeam
Moscow, Russia - As reported by the Russian newspaper "Kommersant"
The Russian newspaper "Kommersant" has revealed that Aeroflot is likely to leave SkyTeam aircraft alliance: it has quoted sources close to the airline's board of directors; however, until now no direct... more
IndustryAirbus. Libyan Airlines receives its first A-330 airplane
Toulouse, France - Powered by GE CF6-80
Libyan Airlines, the national carrier of Libya, has taken delivery of its first A-330/200 becoming a new operator for the type. The carrier already operates seven A-320 aircraft, with three A-330/200 and... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance: the first photos of the new Lounge in Los Angeles
Auckland, New Zealand - Lounge at the "Tom Bradley" terminal due to open Fall 2013
Star Alliance has today released the first official impressions of its new Los Angeles lounge, which will open later this year at the "Tom Bradley International Terminal". Designed by global architectural... more
IndustryEmbraer Executive Jet: a Phenom 300 airplane will join the fleet of Chinese Erdos General Aviation Co
Beijing, China - In the third quarter of 2013, marking the first aircraft of this model sold in the local market
Embraer Executive Jets announced that a Phenom 300 light executive jet will join the fleet of China’s Erdos General Aviation Co., Ltd. in the third quarter of 2013, marking the first aircraft of this m... more
Civil aviationFAA invests in new Boston-Logan Airport runway with two safety enahncements
Boston, Usa - The Authority also installed navigational aid improvements that will help planes land safely in bad weather
The US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) yesterday unveiled two significant safety enhancements to Logan Airport’s longest r... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: agreement sealed with national trade unions on Selex ES reorganization and relaunch plan
Rome, Italy - The Group's company counts 17,000 workers
The Top Management of Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, met yesterday with National Trade Unions and agreed on the company’s Reorganisation and Relaunch Plan concerning 17,000 workers, distributed mainly b... more
IndustryBoeing began assembly of the first KC-46A Tanker aircraft
Everett, Usa - The industry expects to build and deliver the first 18 planes by 2017
Boeing workers in Everett yesterday loaded the first wing spar for the first US Air Force KC-46A aerial refueling tanker, starting production of that aircraft and achieving another milestone toward delivering... more
Military aviationEgypt: Apache helicopters fly over Alexandria's skies
Alexandria, Egypt - Expecting the demonstrations of June, 30
In these days the Egyptian army is deploying helicopters and other military assets in support of the forces that have been already drawn throughout the territory expecting Sunday, June 30, when tens of... more
Latest newsLos Roques (2): Missoni's aircraft is located at a depth of just 70 metres
Caracas, Venezuela - The wreckage is not far from the point where the radar signal was lost
The vanished aircraft on which Vittorio Missoni (son of the renowned fashion designer Ottavio), his wife and two of their friends were travelling, together with two Venezuelan pilots, was found in Los... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Joint-venture Telespazio-ESSP wins European tender for the new EGNOS Service Provision
Brussels, Belgium - The contract will cover the 2014-2021 period
GSA, the European Union Agency in charge of the different European satellite navigation (GNSS) programmes, has announced the award of the new ESP (EGNOS Service Provision) Contract to ESSP, the European... more
IndustryBoeing delivers British Airways' first B-787 airplane
London, UK - The airline will operate the Dreamline from Heathrow to Toronto in September and to Newark in October
Boeing and British Airways announced the delivery today of the UK carrier's first B-787 Dreamliner airplane. The British Airways 787 departed Paine Field in Everett, Wash., on Wednesday, June 26, arriving... more
AccidentsAircraft crashes in Australia
Boxwood, Australia - The only person on board the plane has died
A private aircraft has unfortunately been involved in an accident while landing, in Australia, causing the pilot's death, who was the only person on board the plane. The crash has taken place today... more
ReportVenezuela: Vittorio Missoni's vanished aircraft found today
Caracas, Venezuela - The airplane disappeared on January 4 during the flight between Los Roques and Caracas
The vanished aircraft on which Vittorio Missoni, his wife and two of their friends were travelling was found in Los Roques: the announcement was released via Twitter by Jorge Galindo, spokesperson of the... more
Science and technologyIAGOS-ERI project: aircraft help to study Earth's climate
Jülich, Germany - The survey is financed by the European Union
Aircraft of some European and extra-European airlines are already being used for a research project which is financed by the European Union. For the same purpose, more air carriers will collaborate in... more
HelicoptersEurocopter. Shree Airlines orders eight helicopters: five AS-350B3e and three EC-130T2
Marignane, France - For use in SaR, aerial work, disaster relief missions and heli-tourism
Nepal’s Shree Airlines has placed an order for eight helicopters from Eurocopter’s Ecureuil family –comprising five AS-350B3e and three EC-130T2– for use in search and rescue, aerial work, disaster relief... more
HelicoptersFirst Italian Army ICH-47F Chinook helicopter performed its maiden flight
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft took to the air for 15 minutes
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that the first ICH-47F Chinook helicopter for the Italian Army successfully accomplished its maiden flight on June 24th at Vergiate in Italy. The... more
Civil aviationDoT fines Delta for violating bumping compensation rules
Washington, Usa - For USD 750,000
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) yesterday assessed a civil penalty against Delta Air Lines for violating federal rules protecting passengers who are denied boarding against their will, or “Bumped,” on... more
AerospaceAENA: agreement for the management of EGNOS satellite system
Madrid , Spain - For a value of 13.3 million Euros
AENA (Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea), through its "Navegación Aérea" direction, today has issued a note in which it communicates the signing of an agreement for the management of the EGNOS sate... more
IndustryBombardier postpones by one month CSeries aircraft's maiden flight
Montreal, Canada - "Additional software updates", the Canadian company explains
On Wednesday 26 June Bombardier Aerospace announced the postponement by one month of the maiden flight of the CSeries aircraft, from late June to late July: the Canadian aerospace firm has not provided... more
AirportsSEA (Milan airports): Pietro Modiano appointed President
Milan, Italy - And Renato Ravasio as Vice-President
The Board of Directors gathered today at the legal head office in Linate, unanimously elected Pietro Modiano as President and Renato Ravasio as Vice-President of SEA (Milan airports management society). The... more
AccidentsIndian helicopter crash: death toll reaches twenty
New Delhi, India - The cockpit voice recorder has also been found
The death toll of the crash that yesterday afternoon involved a Mi-17 Indian helicopter has grown (href="https://www.avionews.com/item/1153455" AVIONEWS ). While at the beginning the dead persons were... more
PeopleAircraft and executives. Portrait of Pietro Modiano, new President and DG of SEA, management firm of Milan's airports
Milan, Italy - A long experience in the bank sector
The board of directors of SEA, the management firm of Milan's Malpensa and Linate airports, which met today, Wednesday 26 June 2013 at Linate's headquarters, unanimously appointed Pietro Modiano as new... more