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Government actsItalian parliamentary question on the reorganisation of Finmeccanica and closure of Alenia sites situated in Venice, Rome and Casoria
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Andrea Martella (PD)
"Addressed to the minister of economy and finance, the minister of economic development. - To know - given that: the directors of Alenia Aeronautica has presented recently presented a reorganisation... more
DefenseNATO: Rasmussen encourages NATO-Russia summit on the European missile shield
Brussels, Belgium - Could reach an agreement next year in Chicago
Today, the secretary general of the North Atlantic treaty organisation, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, declared that he was in favor of a NATO-Russia summit. The meeting has not been scheduled yet - in which the... more
AirlinesFinnair could cut more than 155 jobs
Helsinki, Finland - The airlines is facing a difficult period
The Finnish carrier Finnair has announced that more than 155 employees will be laid off as part of an operation to cut costs by about 140 million euros by 2014; the airways has having financial difficulties... more
ReportBoeing employees arrested on charges of dealing drugs at the Ridley Park plant
Philadelphia, USA - After a 4 year investigation
US federal agents yesterday arrested 37 current and former employees of Boeing at its plant in Ridley Park, in Philadelphia: 23 of them charged for the sale of painkillers containing Oxycontin, and illegal... more
AirlinesSerbia extends deadline for bids for Jat Airways
Belgrade, Serbia - Many seem interested
Serbia today announced that the deadline for bids to acquire the company Jat Airways has been postponed to October 31 (see AVIONEWS); the minister of infrastructure said that the extension of the term... more
DefenseIndia successfully tests launch of the ballistic missile Agni-II (VIDEO)
New Delhi, India - Capable of transporting a nuclear spinner
India today carried out another test launch of a ballistic missile Agni-II from a military base located in the State of Orissa (center-east of the country). Initially scheduled for August 29, the test... more
HelicoptersEurocopter’s EC-225 helicopter FFS logged 1000 hours of training in this month
Aberdeen, Scotland - At its new North Sea Service Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland
Eurocopter’s latest high-fidelity helicopter training device, the EC-225 simulator at its new North Sea Service Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland offers unmatched training opportunities for helicopter pilots w... more
Press releaseAeroporti di Roma. BoD decided top management positions: Maleci sent away, Bertazzo arrives (already with Gemina)
Rome, Italy - Giulio Maleci left his role as CEO; Carlo Bertazzo replaces him as Executive Vice-President of the company
A Gemina in-house meeting was held yesterday, reuniting the Board of Directors (BoD) of the Company that manages the Roman airports (Fiumicino and Ciampino), and its outcome is included in the following... more
ConferencesAnnual European regional airlines assembly held in Rome
Rome, Italy - To examine the progress and prospects of the association
The annual "ERA" - European regional airlines assembly, being held in Rome, concluded today after three days of meetings and debates with the participation of industry leaders, varying from airlines to... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM decreases growth rate
Paris, France - "In an uncertain economic context"
According to the declarations made by Air France-KLM and experts' opinions, the carrier is going through a difficult time, which is reflected in the lack of competitiveness and the decline in growth; it... more
AirlinesFrance blocks SriLankan Airlines aircraft in Paris
Colombo, Sri Lanka - For security reasons
The Sri Lankan carrier SriLankan Airlines yesterday announced a fact that happened a week ago at the "Charles de Gaulle" airport in Paris involving an Airbus aircraft (the model was not specified) operated... more
HelicoptersCHC Helicopter orders 20 additional Eurocopter EC-225s
Marignane, France - Expanding one of the world’s largest fleets of Super Puma family aircraft
CHC Helicopter has ordered and will incorporate 20 more Eurocopter EC-225 Super Puma twin-engine helicopters into its operations over the next several years, CHC and Eurocopter announced yesterday. Deliveries... more
AirlinesGulf Air to launch new flight between Bahrain and Rome
Rome, Italy - As from 30 November 2011
Last night in Rome, September 29, Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air, held the event dedicated to the launch of its inaugural non-stop flight to Rome as from 30 November 2011 and will operate four weekly... more
AerospaceRussia launches in orbit the Mexican satellite QuetzSat-1 (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - A Proton-M rocket used
The Russian space agency Roscosmos announced that last night, the Mexican telecommunications satellite QuetzSat-1 was successfully launched from the Baikonur space station in Kazakhstan; at 7.45am Moscow... more
Military aviationBrazil could launch tender offer for military aircraft
Brasilia, Brazil - Decision that should have been taken years ago
Despite government cuts in defense expenditure, and the postponement of a final decision regarding the need to renew the military fleet, a decision that former president Lula should have taken before the... more
HelicoptersEcuador could purchase SH-2G helicopters from USA
Washington, USA - Revealed by defense security cooperation agency
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress that Ecuador could buy 2 SH-2G helicopters as part of the Excess Defense Articles programme, EDA: the contract valued around 60 million... more
Press releaseMauro Rossi (Italian FILT union): ready for discussions with Meridiana fly, starting from transparency and respect
Rome, Italy - Business plan presented
"'We have requested additional discussion time and we hope that it will be possible'. This is how the national secretary of the FILT CGIL trade union, Mauro Rossi, commented on the presentation of Meridiana... more
HelicoptersFirst Russian MI-17 helicopters delivered to India
Moscow, Russia - Following an agreement signed in 2008
As anticipated by the local press (see AVIONEWS), India has received the first batch of helicopters Mil Mi-17B5, which landed at the airbase of the State of Punjab. The delivery meets the conditions outlined... more
IndustryAirbus: Lufthansa to expand fleet with more aircraft
Toulouse, France - Incremental orders to be placed for A-380, A330 and A320 families
Lufthansa’s Supervisory Board has approved the purchase of additional Airbus aircraft. The airplanes comprise two A-380s, four A-320s and one A-330/300. These additional orders reflect the strong demand a... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: the "Services Card" renewed its contents
Rome, Italy - Published and diffused in 30,000 copies
Aeroporti di Roma (Rome's airports management society) has renewed its own "Services Card" ("Carta dei servizi") and Guide to the airport 2011. The management of the two Roman airports, has adopted since... more
AccidentsCASA C-212 aircraft missed in Indonesia recovered: transport minister's statement
Giakarta, Indonesia - Still uncertain passengers' fate but a sighting gives hope
The Indonesian transport ministry has confirmed the news of the discovery of the EADS CASA C-212 aircraft missing this morning. The aircraft registration PK-TLF is operated by the airline Nusantara Buana... more
Finance and economyMiddle East, a source of economic growth in the aviation industry
Dubai, United Emirates - Declared by Boeing during a conference held in Dubai
During the annual conference of investors in the aircraft manufacturing market of the Middle East, Africa and South Asia being held in Dubai, representatives of Boeing Capital Corporation, the financial... more
Press releaseAmerican Express and Alitalia, partership's results and perspectives
Rome, Italy - All the news presented today in Rome
"American Express and Alitalia have today presented the last news about their historic collaboration enable further strengthen synergies between the two companies. Synergies that allowed in 2010 both... more
Press release"Striscia la notizia" report. Enac: control activities on airport security
Rome, Italy - Improved system but on the line with Europe
"With reference to the reports provided by Italian TV program "Striscia la Notizia" in some Italian airports on the effectiveness of security controls (security), ENAC (Italian National Civil Aviation... more
OccurrencesAn ANA B-737 aircraft came close to tragedy
Tokyo, Japan - For a co-pilot's error
The Japanese authorities announced yesterday of an occurrence which has involved a B-737/700 aircraft of All Nippon Air (ANA), carrying 117 passengers plus crew; according to reports from the ministry... more
IndustryPipavav Defence enters the aviation market thanks to a contract signed with Airbus
Mumbai, India - Pipavav share price increased during trading activity in the Indian stock exchange
The Indian company Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering Company (ex-Pipavav Shipyard) announced their entry into the aviation market through the signing of an agreement with the European manufacturer... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS attended the inauguration of Alitalia's new premises at the American Express in Rome
Rome, Italy - A long lasting partnership
AVIONEWS attended today's inauguration of Alitalia's new premises located at the historic American Express site in Rome in "Piazza di Spagna". Massimo Quarra, country manager of AmEx and Rocco Sabelli,... more
PeopleGarbini, Italian ENAV's DG, named President of the ATM Network Management Board of the EU
Brussels, Belgium - Italy in front-line into the European air traffic control
Important recognition by European Commission to Italy through ENAV, the Italian Flight Assistance Society. Massimo Garbini, ENAV's Director General, has been named as President of the ATM Network Management... more
Press releaseReport by Amnesty International on Lithuania: re-open secret prison investigation now
Rome, Italy - Uncovered new data about rendition airplane flights and related links between landings also in other European countries
"Lithuania must immediately reinstate the criminal investigation into its involvement in the US-led rendition and secret detention programmes, Amnesty International (AI) said today in a new report. Unlock... more
AerospaceTiangong-1 model launched - first Chinese space-station (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - Satisfy the ambition of a national orbiting space laboratory
The first module of the Chinese space-station Tiangong-1 was launched today (Palazzo Celeste), officially re-announced yesterday by spokesman for the project Wu Ping: "All preparations for the launch of... more
IndustryNAC signs contract for 12 ATR airplanes, plus options
Rome, Italy - ALC orders two additional -72/600 ones
European turboprop manufacturer ATR and Danish regional aircraft leasing company Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) today signed a contract for the purchase of 10 -72/600s and 2 -72/500s, plus options for 10... more
AccidentsThe research continues for the airplane crashed in Indonesia: the anger by the passenger's families
Medan, Indonesia - The Nusantara Buana Air airline's headquarters made at rush at
The destiny of the passengers and crew is still uncertain, for a total of 18 people, of the CASA 212 airplane disappeared this morning from radar screen shortly after the take-off near Medan, at North... more
HelicoptersEurocopter’s EC-145T2 helicopter to foster the company’s leadership in UK national resilience
Duxford, England - The evolved version makes its appearance at this week’s "Helitech" exposition
The EC-145T2 evolved version of Eurocopter’s popular twin-engine EC-145 –which is making its debut appearance at the annual "Helitech" helicopter exposition in Duxford– responds to the UK’s demanding emergen... more
IndustryATR aircraft: new annual sales record
Rome, Italy - Firm orders for 145 airplanes, plus 72 options, since the beginning of the year
ATR has recorded 145 firm aircraft orders and an additional 72 options since the beginning of the year. The value of these orders is estimated at 3.2 billion dollars (4.8 billion including the options).... more
AccidentsAircraft crashed in Indonesia, the airplane still missing
Medan, Indonesia - On board 18 people
This morning at 07:35 am local time, a CASA C-212 plane registration PK-TLF operated by Nusantara Buana Air, has probably crashed in Indonesia, with 18 people on board, 14 passengers and four crew members.... more
AirlinesAir Italy-Meridiana fly: which future for workers?
Olbia, Italy - AVIONEWS interviews Pesaresi of Filt Cgil union
While in Tuscany Region appeals to Meridiana not leave the airport of Florence-Peretola still going on, the decision now seems a matter of fact, as on October 31 the base should stop the activities and... more
HelicoptersEurocopter’s marks 10,000 hours of flight for an EC-135T2 helicopter
Duxford, England - With the UK’s Chiltern Air Support Unit based in Bedfordshire
Eurocopter today celebrated the 10,000 flight hour milestone for Chiltern Air Support Unit EC-135T2 helicopter based at RAF Henlow - the Royal Air Force station in Bedfordshire, England. A 10,000-flight... more
HelicoptersDefence budget's cuts: withheld the USAF bid for 93 helicopters
Washington, USA - Air Force announces it
The US press announced what is considered the first effects of the cuts that the government has made to ??the defense budget, making it known that the US Air Force has had to withhold the request for proposals... more
Press release"Striscia la notizia" reports, Italian ENAC starts security verifications in 5 national airports
Rome, Italy - The targets are the airports of Fiumicino, Malpensa, Naples, Palermo and Lamezia Terme
"With reference to the press-service made by 'Striscia la Notizia' (Italian tv program) regarding 5 national airports, ENAC (Ente nazionale aviazione civile - national civil aviation authority) announced... more
HelicoptersHaughey Air Limited orders an AW-139 helicopter for VIP transport
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be delivered in 2012
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces that Haughey Air Limited has placed an order for an AW-139 medium twin helicopter. The aircraft, configured for corporate and VIP transport purposes, will... more
AirportsCEO of Aeroporti di Roma could leave the company
Rome, Italy - The third in three years
The newspaper "Il Messaggero" announced that Giulio Maleci, current CEO of Aeroporti di Roma (AdR - company that manages the airports of Rome), may resign; the news leaked after the problems between the... more
UAS-DronesAeroVironment receives 6 millions order from USAF for UAS aircraft
Monrovia, USA - And for spares
Within an existing contract with the US Air Force, AeroVironment has announced that it has received a firm order for the supply of new digital unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) Raven; the value of the order... more
IndustryBoeing delivers Somon Air's first B-737/900ER airplane
Washington, Usa - It becomes first Central Asian carrier to own and operate model with Sky Interior
Boeing has delivered the first Next-Generation 737/900ER aircraft with the new Boeing Sky Interior to Tajikistan-based Somon Air, making it the first Central Asian carrier to operate an airplane featuring... more
Finance and economyItalian "Cassa Depositi e Prestiti" seems to be interested in Italian Avio too
Milan, Italy - To save a strategic company
Following the announcement by the French company Safran, saying that it was considering the acquisition of Italian Avio; issue followed also by a parliamentary question (see AVIONEWS), it seems that the... more
Civil aviationChina Airlines joins SkyTeam
Taipei, Taiwan - Alliance grows to 15 members
SkyTeam (ST), the global airline alliance, today welcomed China Airlines (CA) as its 15th member at a joining ceremony held in Taipei. The flag carrier of Taiwan and one of the world’s leading cargo c... more
Military aviationIraq announces the arrival of the first F-16 aircraft in 2014
Fort Worth, USA - The country has already started to pay
Regarding a possible agreement between the US military supplies and Iraq, which provided for the delivery of 18 combat Lockheed-Martin F-16 aircraft (see AVIONEWS), the Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki... more
AirportsItaly. L'Aquila: the council will opt for private negotiations for the management of the airport
L'Aquila, Italy - After the exclusion of Transervice
Following the exclusion of Transervice's proposal, the only one to have placed a tender offer for the management of the "Dei Parchi d'Abruzzo" airport at L'Aquila (see AVIONEWS), the Municipality has approved... more
Government actsItalian parliamentary question on Safran's interest in purchasing Avio SpA
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Maurizio Fugatti (Lega nord-Padania)
"The Minister of Economic Development. - To know - given that: Avio SpA, controlled by the Cinven Fund (81 percent) and owned by Finmeccanica (14 percent) is an important and historic Italian company,... more
AirlinesAir Italy and Rt the only two competing for Livingston
Rome, Italy - Little time left to decide
By 26 October the Minister for Economic Development and Production Activities Paolo Romani will have to choose the new owner of the charter company Livingston, whose activities were suspended about a year... more
DefenseRussia fails RS-24 Yars ballistic missile test
Moscow, Russia - The first of a modified prototype that will be part of a new missile defense system
The Russian defense reported the failure of today's test launch of a new modified version of the intercontinental ballistic missile RS-24 Yars. This was the first test of the prototype, launched ??yesterday... more