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ReportRussia: sentenced for illicit aircraft engine and the arrest of two airliner pilots who smoked marijuana
Moscow, Russia - Harsher controls following several accidents
Two news have today confirmed that Russia and former USSR countries are applying more stringent aviation security controls, as requested by President Medvedev following a number of serious aviation accidents... more
AirportsPisa, Italy. SAT SpA: air-passenger traffic of Pisa increased by 8,0% in October
Pisa, Italy - More than 4 million passengers in the first 10 months of 2011
SAT - Tuscan Airport "Galileo Galilei" company - SpA, which manages the airport of Pisa, registered a further growth in passenger traffic, closing the month of October 2011 with an 8.0% increase over the... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: contract to provide logistical support to the ATR-72MP aircraft of the Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - For EUR 100 million
Finmeccanica, through its company Alenia Aeronautica, has been awarded a EUR 100 million contract by the General Directorate of Air Armaments of the Italian Defence Ministry for the supply of logistical... more
Fair and showsBudapest to host "Routes Europe 2013"
Budapest, Hungary - The airport society will work in partnership with the local authorities
Budapest Airport was yesterday officially signed as the host for the eighth "Routes Europe" event which will take place in 2013. Budapest Airport will work in partnership with The Hungarian National Tourist... more
Government actsItalian parliamentary question on the Navy's operations in Libya in support of ENI
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Maurizio Turco (PD)
"Addressed to the Minister of Defense. - To know - given that: last 20 October, on the website of the Ministry of Defence, a statement entitled 'Libia, la Marina militare in supporto all' Eni' (Libya,... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner survey on liquids in airports
Rome, Italy - One out of four travellers admitted to have managed to smuggle liquids
A recent survey conducted by the cheap flights specialists Skyscanner (www.skyscanner.it), revealed that 28% of travellers have managed to 'smuggle' liquids at security areas within airports, some by accident,... more
CuriositiesRussia: PPP Zvedva finalizes new suit for fifth generation pilots
Moscow, Russia - In addition to a new helmet and an ejection seat
The Russian Research and Development enterprise PPP Zvedza is completing the tests on a life support system for fifth generation pilots who will be at the commands of T-50 or PAK-FA military aircraft. This... more
Civil aviationUnited Airlines flies first US commercial advanced biofuel flight
Chicago, Usa - Flight 1403, a B-737/800 airplane, departed from Houston to Chicago
United Continental Holdings announced that its subsidiary Continental Airlines today is operating the first US commercial flight powered by advanced biofuels. Flight 1403, a B-737/800 airplane, departs... more
AirportsDarwin Airlines says good-bye to the Airport of Foggia, in Apulia
Foggia, Italy - Only connections by helicopter
The Swiss carrier Darwin Airlines, based at the airport of Lugano (Ticino, Switzerland), announced that from tomorrow, November 8, 2011, it will no longer operate from "Gino Lisa", the civil airport at... more
IndustryAirbus: Japan’s Peach Aviation takes delivery of its first A-320 airplane
Toulouse, France - Osaka-based new low-cost carrier to start operation next Spring
Peach Aviation, Japan’s low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of its first A-320 airplane in Toulouse, France, through a leasing contract with GECAS. The Japanese carrier will lease 10 A-320s. The c... more
AirportsAci Europe: passenger traffic still up, but negative freight trend worsens
Brussels, Belgium - +7.0% in September 2011
The overall passenger traffic at European airports increased by +7.0% in September 2011 compared with September 2010. However, the recently established trend in decreasing freight traffic among European... more
Military aviationSpain extends maintenance contract for C-212 aircraft
Madrid, Spain - Used for the surveillance of territorial waters
The Spanish Ministry of Environment, Rural Affairs and Fisheries has extended its existing contract with Airbus Military for the maintenance of three C-212 aircraft for two more years. These aircraft are... more
Government actsItalian parliamentary motion regarding the "Sale" of the industrial heritage Alenia (Finmeccanica) and the transfer of its sites to the North
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Antonio Di Pietro (IDV)
"The Chamber, given that: Alenia Aeronautica, a subsidiary of Finmeccanica SpA, is the largest Italian company in the aeronautical field and the most advanced structure in its market sector worldwide; the... more
HelicoptersEurocopter China and Wuhan sign contract for the purchase of three helicopters
Wuhan, China - On the occasion of a French ministerial visit
The three helicopters are the first Eurocopter models to be included in Wuhan Helicopter’s fleet, and comprise two AS-350 B3e and one EC-120 B. Intended for utility missions, they are scheduled to be d... more
CuriositieseasyJet welcomes high flying graduates
Milan, Italy - Seventeen from across six European countries
easyJet, the UK’s airline, has recently welcomed seventeen high flying graduates from across six European countries into its European Graduate Programme. Members of the programme spend the first t... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy (2): heavy rain persists on the North
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow bad weather will reach the South
A vortex centered between the Balearic Islands and Sardinia, moving eastward, will extend till the north, and from tomorrow, it will reach the Southern regions once again. Based on the forecasts available,... more
Finance and economyIAG: 3rd quarter results
London, UK - For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011
International Airlines Group last Friday presented Group results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011. In addition, IAG presented combined results for the nine months ended September... more
AirlinesLufthansa-IAG: agreed to sell BMI
London, UK - A contract valued 350 million Euros
An agreement between the German carrier Lufthansa (LA) and British Airways (BA) regarding the sale of British Midland International (BMI) controlled by LA, seems to have been reached. The contract is... more
HelicoptersBoeing submits multiyear contract proposal to US Army for CH-47F Chinook helicopter production
Rome, Italy - A second one will generate hundreds of millions of dollars in savings for government
The Boeing Company has submitted a proposal to the US Army for a multiyear contract for the production and delivery of 155 CH-47F helicopters. "This second multiyear contract proposal will provide not... more
AirportsItaly. "Fellini" Airport of Rimini: Russian Transaero celebrates 20 years of activities
Rimini, Italy - Ceremony held at the "Red Carpet" VIP lounge of the airport
One hundred and fifty-six routes, 86 destinations, 20 years of safety and quality. This is the slogan chosen by the Russian airline Transaero to commemorate their twentieth anniversary of flight activity.... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: strong wind on Sardinia
Rome, Italy - From this morning till the next 12-18 hours
A vortex centered between the Balearic Islands and Sardinia and moving North-North-east will lead to a strong reinforcement of the winds on the island. According to available forecasts, the Italian... more
Press releaseLockheed Martin acquires Sim-Industries Bv
Bethesda, Usa - Strategic move extends training and simulation to adjacent markets
"Lockheed Martin Corporation announced yesterday the acquisition of Sim-Industries BV, a commercial aviation simulation company located in the Netherlands. The acquisition is a demonstration of the Corporation’s s... more
AirportsEgis conducts feasibility studies for terminal expansion at Lyon Airport
Lyon, France - Egis provides support to project management on the feasibility studies for the expansion of the terminals T1 and T3 at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (Aéroports de Lyon)
As part of the master plan for infrastructure development, the company Aéroports de Lyon initiated a programme to extend the passenger terminals located in the south part of the airport. Terminal... more
Civil aviationSeverodvinsk will construct a floating airfield in Arctic Region
Moscow, Russia - Besides helipad also an accommodation block for rest of personnel
Sevmash defense shipyard (Severodvinsk) will construct the floating transit airfield in Arctic Region for oilers, who are producing the Prirazlomnoye deposit in the shelf area of Pechora Sea, TASS-Sibir’ r... more
AirlinesAir Berlin and oneworld prepare for a shared future
Milan, Italy - The communications campaing jointly began in Germany
Air Berlin’s preparations to join the oneworld airline alliance move up a gear with the launch of a major communications campaign, which sees it become the first recruit in the alliance’s history to car... more
Press releaseENAC. Comiso Airport: opening time schedule has been outlined
Rome, Italy - During yesterday's meeting held at the Directorate General of the entity
Yesterday, November 3, at the Directorate General of ENAC (National Civil Aviation Agency), a meeting to discuss the opening stages of the Comiso airport was held. During the meeting, attended by the... more
AirportsAVIONEWS interviews Margherita Chiaramonte, Responsible Network Development at the Airport of Naples
naple, Italy - Objective: 5.8 million passengers by the end of the year
AVIONEWS has recently interviewed Margherita Chiaramonte, Responsible Network Development at the Naples airport, who declared that the port of Naples covers 29 international destinations and 13 domestic... more
AirlinesLufthansa ready to sell British Midland International (BMI) to IAG
London, UK - Negotiations expected to end this week-end, together with the financial results of the Anglo-Spanish Group
According to rumours, an agreement between the German carrier Lufthansa (LA) and IAG (International Airlines Group, the holding company formed by the merger between British Airways and Iberia) is imminent,... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: heavy rains persist on North-West Italy
Rome, Italy - Big part of Italy will be reached by tomorrow. Operational Committee has been convened
The Civil Protection Department, together with the prefectures, regions and local civil protection structures, is constantly following the development of adverse weather phenomena that have recently affected... more
IndustryGidromash will be supplying landing gear for MS-21
Moscow, Russia - Agrrement signed with Irkut Corporation
President of Gidromash, Vladimir Luzyanin, and president of Irkut Corporation, Alexey Fedorov, have signed a contract on development, production, testing and delivery of landing gear for MS-21 aircraft,... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways celebrates eight years of flying
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Tomorrow on Saturday, November 5
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is eight years old on Saturday, November 5, 2011. The airline operated its inaugural, ceremonial flight to Al Ain on November 5, 2003.... more
PeopleAir Malta: appointed the new marketing and brand manager
Valletta, Malta - Previous experience with Wizz Air and Malev
Melinda Kecskes has been appointed general manager marketing and brand at Air Malta. She will be responsible for the airline’s marketing, brand strategy and to ensure a transition of the Air Malta brand v... more
AerospaceFermi's 100th pulsar star
Rome, Italy - Latest discovery made by the Large Area Telescope, Italian "Eye" operating on the NASA satellite
The Large Area Telescope (LAT), Italian "Eye" of NASA's Fermi mission, discovered a powerful millisecond pulsar. This result, achieved by an international team (significantly supported by Italy), impeaches... more
Press releaseSIA: Group financial performance for first half 2011-12
Milan, Italy - High fuel prices drive profit down 62%
The Group made a net profit of $ 239 million of Singapore in the first half of the 2011-12 financial year. This was $394 million (-62%) lower than the same period a year ago, principally on account of... more
AirlinesAir Malta's new Winter timetable 2011/2012
Valletta, Malta - As from 30 October till 24 March 2012
Air Malta has just launched its new Winter schedule of operations, running from 30 October till 24 March, presenting a choice of 21 direct destinations with over 100 flights every week. The carrier... more
Civil aviationTransport by aircraft. AEA: ETS should be about environmental sustainability, not politics
Brussels, Belgium - According to the Secretary General Ulrich Schulte-Strathaus
Yesterday AEA (Association of European Airlines) Secretary General Ulrich Schulte-Strathaus urged political leaders to tackle Emissions trading System (EU ETS) as an environmental priority, rather than... more
IndustrySelex Sistemi Integrati wins contracts for ATC in Colombia and the UK
Rome, Italy - For radar systems
SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI), a Finmeccanica company, was awarded contracts for ATC systems in Colombia and the United Kingdom. In Colombia the contact was signed with the Unidad Administrativa Especial... more
AirlinesToto-Livingston, agreement reached
Milan, Italy - Agreement signed at the Ministry of Economic Development in the presence of trade-union representatives
Last 2 November an agreement was reached between the extraordinary administrator of Livingston, Daniele Discepolo, and Riccardo Toto, son of Carlo Toto and leader of AirOne Executive at the Ministry of... more
IndustryLM: National Armaments Directors approve MEADS program continuation plan
Rome, Italy - An amendment that funds two flight intercept tests
The National Armaments Directors of Germany, Italy and the United States approved a contract amendment that funds two flight intercept tests of the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS). The amended... more
Military aviationPAK-FA programme: 100th test performed yesterday (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Main priority for Sukhoi's projects
Yesterday, Thursday, November 3, 2011 was a memorable date for the T-50 (PAK FA) fifth-generation multi-role fighter programme because the 100th flight test has been performed; an objective reached by... more
ReportMore problems for Qantas A-380 aircraft
Dubai, UAE - Trent 972 engine shut down because of insufficient oil
The vicissitudes of the A-380 aircraft operated by the Australian carrier Qantas seem to have no end, which after the recent events related to the Trent 900 engine (see news AVIONEWS 1 and 2), another... more
Press releaseEmirates reports half year profits
Milan, Italy - Equal to DHS 827 million
Emirates airline produced a net profit of Dhs 827 million (USD 225 million), for the first six months of its current financial year ending 30th September 2011. The carrier continues to be the fastest growing... more
CuriositiesBarbie loves Alitalia
Milan, Italy - The carrier's historic uniforms worn by an exceptional model
A partnership between the world's most famous fashion doll and Italy's airline that will present "Made in Italy" style and fashion trends worldwide. A unique collection of dolls that will wear the historic... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti makes Check C on Embraer 195 aircraft
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - For the first time
The Italian company of the Lufthansa group, Air Dolomiti, announced that for the first time it has implemented the Check C on one of its Embraer 195 aircraft. Thanks to the experience gained in more... more
IndustryTsAGI confirms SSJ-100 airplane fuselage’s compliance with EASA requirements
Moscow, Russia - The static tests represent a major step ahead in the achievement of European Certification, expected by the end of 2011
Tests performed at TsAGI (Central Aerohydrodynamics Institute in Zhukovksy, Moscow) at the end of October 2011 confirmed the static strength of the SSJ-100 fuselage in accordance with aviation rules CS-25... more
Military aviationWashington ready to propose F-35 JSF aircraft to India
New Delhi, India - Following the exclusion of the American industries from the tender offer launched by New Delhi for 126 fighter jets
It seems that the US government does not want to accept the fact that some American industries lost the tender offer launched by India for 126 fighter planes. And since New Delhi "is inclined towards the... more
IndustryLM conducts successful PAC-3 missile test
Dallas, Usa - At White Sands Missile Range, in New Mexico
Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 Missile successfully detected, tracked and intercepted an aerodynamic tactical ballistic missile target last Tuesday in a flight test at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. The t... more
Industry"Dubai Airshow 2011": Airbus showcases its eco-efficient aircraft
Toulouse, France - Versatile A-330 and corporate jet families are centre stage of display
Airbus, one of the leading aircraft manufacturers, will present its modern and eco-efficient aircraft family at this year’s "Dubai Airshow" (13-17 November). In the static display area visitors will b... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms and heavy rain expected on the North-West of Peninsula as from this evening
Rome, Italy - New announcement issued by the department
As from this evening, the broad Atlantic perturbation approaching the western Mediterranean will determine the unstable flow at high altitude, which will brig heavy rainfall on Italian north-western regions.... more
PeopleAir Malta: nominated the aircraft Chief Strategic Fleet Officer
Valletta, Malta - Captain Laurence Gatt
Air Malta has appointed Captain Laurence Gatt to the new position of aircraft Chief Strategic Fleet Officer. He will respond directly to CEO Peter Davies. The airline explained that its major restructuring... more