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AerospaceNASA selects its new class of astronauts (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - For men and four women, chosen among more than 6000 candidates
After an extensive year-and-a-half search, NASA has a new group of potential astronauts who will help the agency push the boundaries of exploration and travel to new destinations in the solar system. Eight... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Memorandum of Understanding between Etihad, Jat Airways and the Serbian government
Belgrade, Serbia - "We look forward to exploring the possibility of a much deeper strategic commercial partnership", the CEO of the Middle-Eastern carrier claims
On Monday 17 June 2013 Etihad Airways, the Serbian government and Jat Airways signed in Belgrade an Initial Memorandum of Understanding about an equity investment in the Serbian national carrier by the... more
Fair and showsAirbus at "Paris-Le Bourget Air Show 2013" (9): Air New Zealand receives its first A-320 airplane with Sharklets
Paris, France - The airline will take delivery of a total of 10 Sharklet equipped A-320s
Air New Zealand (ANZ) has taken delivery of its first A-320 equipped with fuel saving wing tip devices, or Sharklets, at a ceremony during the "50th Le Bourget Paris Air Show". The aircraft was officially... more
Fair and showsAircraft and industry. Bombardier and COMAC sign definitive partnership agreement at "Paris Air Show" (8)
Paris, France - The two companies will collaborate on leveraging commonalities between the C919 and CSeries airliners
During "Paris Air Show", the international event of the aviation sector which is ongoing at Le Bourget Airport, Bombardier and the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) announced the signing... more
Fair and showsHelicopters, industry and events (7). Finmeccanica flies high at the stock exchange, +3.9%
Paris, France - "Orders for 240 million Euros", Pansa announces at "Le Bourget"
Alessandro Pansa, CEO of the Italian aerospace giant Finmeccanica, during a press conference at the opening of "Paris Air Show", the international event of the aviation sector which is ongoing at Le Bourget... more
AirlinesAir carriers Air France-KLM and Jet Airways sign code-share agreement
Paris, France - The partnership will be effective starting from June 19
Today the code-share agreement between the air carriers Air France-KLM and Jet Airways has been officially signed , and it will be effective starting from Wednesday, June 19. The agreement will allow... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane landed in Washington DC
Dulles, Usa - Flight duration: 15h14 min; pit stop duration: 14 hours
Solar Impulse has successfully completed the second-to-last leg of its Across America mission by landing at Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD) on Sunday, June 16 at 12:15 am. EDT. The solar-powered... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show" (4). Finmeccanica announces orders for helicopters and networking data at Kuwait City
Paris, France - For a total worth of about EUR 240 million
During the "Paris Air Show 2013" Finmeccanica has announced new contracts worth a total of about € 240 million, through its companies AgustaWestland and Selex ES. AgustaWestland has announced contracts f... more
Fair and showsAircraft and environment. EADS at "Paris Air Show 2013" (5): the Group examines electric and hybrid propulsion
Paris, France - To further reduce emissions from planes
Will electric propulsion become an alternative for fossil fuel also in the aviation industry? EADS evaluates different approaches and demonstrates a number of initiatives in the field of electric and hybrid... more
Fair and showsAircraft and events: today the "Paris Air Show" starts
Paris, France - The key-show in the aviation world will last until June 23
Starting from today until June 23, the fiftieth edition of the "Paris Air Show", one of the main events of the aviation world both in Europe and globally, opens its doors. The show, which takes place... more
Fair and showsEvents (2). British Airways and easyJet close to new aircraft orders: announcement at "Paris Air Show"?
Paris, France - But the contract of the low-cost company will require shareholder approval
British Airways and easyJet are the companies which are expected to announce the two most significant aircraft orders during "Paris Air Show", the international event of the aviation sector which started... more
Fair and showsSelex ES: awarded the "Oscar Masi prize 2012" establshed by AIRI to radar AULOS, in static display at Le Bourget
Paris, France - It can be used for airspace surveillance and to take advantage of the systems located at airports
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, thanks to its passive radar AULOS, has been recently awarded the Oscar Masi prize 2012 established by AIRI, the Italian Association for Industrial Research, now in its... more
Fair and showsBoeing at "Le Bourget 2013" (10) announced aircraft orders and intentions by Skymark, Gecas and Qatar Airways
Paris, France - For B-737 MAX, Dreamliners and B-777/300 airplanes, respectively
Boeing and Tokyo-based Skymark Airlines (Skymark) today announced the airline's intent to select the B-737 MAX as its next generation single aisle aircraft of choice, making it Japan's first airline to... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget 2013" (6). Airbus and Lufthansa: order up to 100 A-320 Family aircraft
Paris, France - 35 A-320neo, 35 A-321neo, 30 A-320ceo with Sharklets
The Lufthansa Group has firmed up a previous Supervisory Board decision from March this year and signed for 100 A-320 Family aircraft (35 A-320neo, 35 A-321neo and 30 A-320ceo with Sharklets) at the "Paris... more
AerospaceThe "Albert Einstein" spacecraft docks to the International Space Station (VIDEO)
Houston, USA - New supplies for the crew
European Space Agency’s (ESA) Automated Transfer Vehicle-4 (ATV-4) automatically docked Saturday at 10:07 a.m. EDT to the aft-end port of the Zvezda service module. The ATV-4, nicknamed the “Albert Ein... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and air shows (3). Airbus announced two orders: Doric and ILFC
Paris, France - For the A-380 and A-320neo models, respectively
Industry aircraft lessor, ILFC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American International Group, Inc., has signed a firm contract for the purchase of 50 additional A-320neo Family aircraft. The contract was... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. Air shows and events in the third week in June: "50th Paris Air Show" (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 17 to next Sunday 23
Monday 17 - "50th Paris Air Show" - Trade Day. Le Bourget, Paris, France. + 33 1 53 23 33 33 www.paris-air-show.com Tuesday 18 - "50th Paris Air Show" - Trade Day. Le Bourget, Paris, France.... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show": order for 50 Airbus A-320 aircraft from ILFC?
Paris, France - Potential 5-billion-dollar contract
According to rumours which leaked in the past hours. International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), one of the world's largest aircraft leasing companies, is close to sign an order for 50 Airbus A-320neos:... more
Fair and showsAvio at the "2013 Paris Air Show"
Turin, Italy - On display will be the main aeronautical and space technology modules manufactured by the company
Avio, group in aerospace propulsion, will be at the upcoming "Paris Air Show" in Le Bourget, the international Aerospace trade show, scheduled from June 17 to 23, 2013. Participation in the 50th edition... more
Civil aviationDRF Luftrettung celebrated its 40th anniversary
Baden-Baden, Germany - And now it operates 31 helicopter bases in Germany, Austria and Denmark for HEMS operations
40 years ago, DRF Luftrettung carried out its first rescue mission. Since then it has grown into a large and modern organization that operates 31 helicopter bases in Germany, Austria and Denmark for HEMS... more
Science and technology"Fly Your Ideas" by Airbus: the winner idea is Brazilian and the team will be in Le Bourget next Monday afternoon
Toulouse, France - Levar wins the international initiative with a luggage loading and unloading system for airplane cargo
A team of students from the University of São Paulo in Brazil have claimed the top prize of €30,000 as winners of Airbus "Fly Your Ideas 2013". Team Levar won with their proposal for a luggage loading an... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance: its new home in Heathrow to be named in honour of the Queen Elisabeth II
London, UK - The facility to be known as "Terminal 2: The Queen's Terminal"
The new Terminal 2 at London-Heathrow Airport, the future home of Star Alliance at Britain's premier aviation hub, is to be known as "Terminal 2: the Queen's Terminal" in recognition of Queen Elizabeth... more
AirlinesHainan Airlines will fly with the Boeing 787 airplane in three domestic routes
Haikou, China - Aircraft will be delivered within July
Hainan Airlines (HA), air carrier based in Haikou, China, has announced it will next use the Boeing 787 Dreamliner airplane for three domestic connections. The aircraft delivery by the American society... more
HelicoptersEurocopter. Helicopter flight safety: Helisim celebrated the 100,000 hour milestone for flight simulator
Marignane, France - Helisim trains an average of 3,000 pilots annually
Helisim yesterday celebrated the 100,000th hour milestone for flight simulator sessions with international customers, marking a key milestone in its training of pilots on Eurocopter helicopters that directly... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica. Shareholders’ Meeting: proposed candidacy for the integration of the Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - Dario Frigerio to replace outgoing Board member Christian Streiff
Relatively to Point 1.3 on the agenda of Finmeccanica’s Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting convened on the 3rd and 4th of July 2013, on first and second call respectively, Finmeccanica hereby informs that it... more
AccidentsBeechcraft E-33C airplane crashes in Germany
Diebach, Germany - The only occupant has died
This morning a small propeller single-engined Beechcraft Bonanza E-33C airplane has been involved in a crash not far from the local Neustadt-Aisch Airport, in Bavaria region, Germany. The only occupant... more
IndustryFirst A-350XWB airplane (2) completed its first flight (VIDEO)
Toulouse, France - Landed at 14:05 after a duration of four hours and five minutes
The first A-350XWB to fly has landed back at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport France at 14:05 hours local time of today after successfully completing its first flight that lasted four hours and five minutes (245... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-350XWB airplane takes to the skies on its maiden flight (SPECIALS)
Toulouse, France - Five development aircraft will prepare programme for certification
A new chapter has opened in Airbus’ 43 year history as the first A-350 XWB airplane, "The world’s most efficient large twin-engined commercial aircraft" (according to a note issued by the industry), pow... more
ReportUSA: fire ravages Colorado, aircraft in action (VIDEO)
El Paso, Usa - UH-60 helicopters and C-130 Maff airplanes deployed against the flames
Since it broke out last Tuesday, the colossal fire ravaging the American state of Colorado has claimed two victims, as well as having destroyed nearly 400 buildings, swept away 62 square kilometers of... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. Refurbished terminal reopens at Copenhagen Airport
Copenhagen, Denmark - A 72-million-Euro investment
After a year of extensive construction activity, Copenhagen Airport now opens a refurbished and expanded Terminal 2. At the same time, an expanded and improved baggage system is put into operation. The... more
IndustryAirbus is ahead of Boeing for easyJet's 10-billion-dollar aircraft order
Toulouse, France - "But the commercial evaluation is still happening"
According to rumours Airbus is ahead of Boeing in the talks with easyJet for a narrow-body aircraft order which is expected to have a value of about 10 billion dollars (roughly 7.5 billion Euros). The... more
CuriositiesAmerican Airlines could add more seats on its airplanes
Dallas, Usa - This would bring more revenues but less comfort
The air carrier American Airlines is considering an increase in the number of seats on its airplanes. Lauri Curtis, vice-president of the Northern American airline, announced it. The manager stated that... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. EU Court of Justice dismisses Ryanair’s appeal against Alitalia
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - The 2008 decision of the European Commission has been confirmed
The European Court of Justice confirmed the General Court’s judgment upholding the Commission decisions holding the Italian State’s loan to Alitalia to be unlawful, but permitting the sale of its assets. The... more
DefenseRevolution in British Defence: a proposal for "Outsourcing" by the government
London, United Kingdom - Savings could reach 2.2 billion pounds
The bill that proposes a radical change in the resource management has been presented by the British Defence Ministry. The key point of the project is the dismantling of the "Defence equipment", the public... more
IndustryFirst ATR-72/600 airplane delivered to LIAT
Toulouse, France - Of a total of eight aircraft
Regional airline LIAT Limited has started its fleet upgrade with the first new ATR-72/600 aircraft delivered today. This first ATR in LIAT's fleet is being leased from the lessor GECAS (GE Capital Aviation... more
IndustryAirbus: A-330/300 airplane delivered to Cebu Pacific
Toulouse, France - During a special ceremony today
Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of its first A-330/300 airplane during a special ceremony in Toulouse today. The aircraft is the first of four A-330s being leased by Cebu Pacific from US lessor CIT and... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show 2013": Air India 787 Dreamliner aircraft lands at Le Bourget
Paris, France - Boeing: "This is going to be a wide-body show"
Boeing posted on its Twitter page an image of an Air India 787 Dreamliner, which will be utilized for flight displays during "Paris Air Show", the international event of the aviation sector which will... more
IndustryRolls-Royce Turbomeca jv: the RTM322 engine on the Eurocopter X3 hybrid helicopter
London, UK - Achieving a speed record of 255 knots during level flight
Following the Eurocopter publication, the Rolls-Royce Turbomeca joint-venture announced that the RTM322 engine has contributed to aviation history in achieving a speed record of 255 knots during level... more
ReportRockets shot near Damascus Airport hit civilian aircraft
Damascus, Sirya - No reports of casualties so far
An Iraqi civilian aircraft with passengers on board, which was on the tarmac of Damascus International Airport, was hit by some rockets which were shot in the vicinity of the facility, and it seems they... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: agenda for cooperation between airlines and airports
Istanbul, Turkey - Tyler declared it during the Aci Europe World Annual Congress and Exhibition
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a unified agenda between airlines and airports to address the mutual challenges of growth and sustainability. "Airports are airlines’ closest p... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. SAS cuts its losses: the restructuring plan is working
Stockholm, Sweden - "The earnings level is not yet satisfactory, but in line with our expectations", CEO Rickard Gustafson claims
The latest financial figures released by Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), relative to the February-April 2013 quarter, even if still characterized by being in the red, however show sharp signs of improvement... more
Fair and showsSelex ES participates at "Le Bourget 2013" (June 17-23)
Rome, Italy - The industry of Finmeccanica Group presents the latest solutions
Selex ES, Finmeccanica's defence and security electronics business, operates at an international level with more than €3.5 billion in revenues and 17,700 employees. Attending "Le Bourget 2013" taking p... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane: strong winds force it to make unforeseen stop in Cincinnati
St Louis, Usa - To change pilots in a new strategy for its fourth "Across America" leg planned to begin tomorrow
In order to overcome challenging weather and keep to its cross-continent flight schedule, the solar powered aircraft of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, will briefly touch down in... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Italy. Calendar for strikes tomorrow: the note by the Ministry
Rome, Italy - The protests by Alitalia, but also in Milan, Naples and Florence
AVIONEWS updates a note issued by the Transport Ministry with the last protests planned and publishes the calendar of the strikes. Following in details: June 14, 2013 - ground and flight staff... more
PeopleArnaud Feist elected to lead European airports’ trade body, Aci Europe
Istanbul, Turkey - He is CEO of Brussels Airport Company
European airports’ trade body ACI EUROPE held its Annual Assembly, as part of the "23rd ACI EUROPE Annual Assembly, Congress & Exhibition" taking place jointly with ACI WORLD in Istanbul this year, hosted b... more
Civil aviationAircraft and environment. Aci Europe about ACA: strong results in the past 12 months for the programme
Istanbul, Turkey - It certifies airports at four different levels of accreditation
Four years on from the launch of Airport Carbon Accreditation, European airport trade body ACI EUROPE took a moment at its "23rd Annual Congress" in Istanbul to give an update on the programme and make... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines- EasyJet: agreement to double its passengers at London-Stansted Airport
London, United Kingdom - Significant role for the new pricing policy, compared with the one which was adopted by BAA
Low-cost carrier easyJet and the new owners of London Stansted, M.A.G, have today announced a new long-term growth framework deal to enable the airline to more than double its passenger numbers at Stansted... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Spain: privatization in view for AENA?
Madrid, Spain - The public offer might involve a stake between 40% and 60%
According to rumours reported by the Spanish financial newspaper "Expansiòn", Madrid's government is considering the hypothesis of the privatization of the public airport operator AENA (Aeropuertos Españoles y... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: the runway nr 2 at Rome-Fiumicino airport opened again
Rome, Italy - Yesterday morning and in advance
The runway nr 2 (runway 07-25) of the Rome-Fiumicino airport reopened yesterday morning in advance. The normal operativeness of the airport is now re-established on this runway used for take-off operations... more
Military aviationSyrian helicopters fire rockets against Lebanon
Damascus, Syria - Two people have been injured
Today a rocket has been fired by a Syrian helicopter within Lebanese territory. The news has been spread by military Lebanese sources: "A Syrian helicopter fired two rockets towards the square of the... more