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AirlineseasyJet looking for flight assistants
Milan, Italy - Personnel required for Malpensa and Fiumicino hubs
easyJet, the European low-cost airline, announced the search for flight attendants on the hubs of Malpensa and Fiumicino. The Recruitment Days for the Malpensa base will be held at "Ramada Ticinum Hotel"... more
CargoFrankfurt Airport expands cargo hub
Frankfurt, Germany - Additional 27 hectares at Cargo City South
Frankfurt Airport (FRA), one of the most important airfreight hub in Europe, is offering an additional 27 hectares of development land at CargoCity South. Fraport AG – the owner and manager of FRA – has... more
AirlinesAeromexico runs in help of Mexicana passengers
Mexico City, Mexico - Airline starts protection program for ceasing-operation flag-carrier' users
Aeromexico starts reprotection of Mexicana passengers, the airline that in recent days announced the closure of operations. The carrier launched a protection program with dedicated fares for passengers... more
Fair and showsErrata: 4th international civil and military helicopter technology and operations exhibition in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - One of the most important trade show in the field the Middle East
On November 2nd and 4th 2010 (not in September, as incorrectly announced in the previous article because of an involuntary error, not attributable to our agency) will take place the 4th "Dubai Helishow",... more
Fair and showsNew dates announced for "ILA 2012"
Berlin, Germany - It will take place from 19 to 24 June
The "ILA 2012" will take place from 19 to 24 June, one week later than originally planned. This decision was taken at the last session of the board of directors of the German Aerospace Industries Association... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines unveils rehabilitation plan
Tokyo, Japan - 15,600 jobs to be erased by March 2011
Japan Airlines, the carrier that filed for bankruptcy in January 2010 with US $26 billion of debt, in one of the Japan's biggest ever corporate failures, unveils restructuring plan. The three-year... more
Helicopters4th international civil and military helicopter technology and operations exhibition in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - One of the most important trade show in the field the Middle East
On September 2nd and 4th 2010 will take place the 4th "Dubai Helishow", the international civil and military helicopter technology and operations exhibition, that is one of the most important trade show... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first days of September
Rome, Italy - From Friday 3 to next Sunday 5
Friday 03 - "Air Magdeburg 2010". Magdeburg Airport, Germany. + 49 391 593450 www.air-magdeburg.com - "Modellfluggruppe Willisau Flyingdays". Willisau, Switzerland. www.flyingdays.ch - "African... more
IndustryGermany A-350 XWB plane production commences
Stade, Germany - Through the building of the upper wing shell, the largest integrated component ever to be built by Airbus from weight-saving CFRP
Airbus has commenced production of the latest Airbus product, the A-350 XWB aircraft, in Germany. The green light was jointly given at the company’s production plant in Stade by Airbus President and C... more
Fair and showsItalian Air Force: 50 years with "Frecce Tricolori" acrobatic team - press conference
Rome, Italy - Thursday morning at "Aviator's home"
Thursday, September 2nd, at 11am at "Casa dell'Aviatore" (aviator's home, in it.) in Rome (Viale dell'Università, 20), at the presence of the Chief of the Air Force, General Giuseppe Bernardis, will be... more
IndustryGaddafi in Italy the debate on important defense agreement
Rome, Italy - About 20 Italian companies partner Libya, in the front row Finmeccanica
800 guests at the traditional meal that ends Ramadan, offered yesterday by Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi to the Libyan leader Gaddafi. Among them the number one of Finmeccanica, Pierfrancesco Guarguaglini.... more
DefenseChina and Thailand to boost military exchanges
Beijing, China - Defense ministers stated the two countries will promote bilateral military ties and strategic cooperation
Chinese Defense Minister, Liang Guang Lie, met with his Thai counterpart, Prawit Wongsuwan, in Beijing on Sunday, during which both sides agreed to boost military exchanges. Hailing sound military-to-military... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines to add daily flights to Munich and Manchester
Milan , Italy - Connections twice a week
From tomorrow, September 1st 2010, Singapore Airlines (SIA) will operate new daily flights for the route Singapore-Munich-Manchester, with two new weekly routes available in addition to the five existing... more
HelicoptersPHI signed contract for ten AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - These aircraft will be used to perform off-shore transport missions
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that PHI, Inc. has signed a contract for ten AW-139 medium twin helicopters. These aircraft will be used to perform off-shore transport missions. The... more
AirlinesAir Berlin records an EBIT of minus EUR 28.2 million for the second quarter
Milan, Italy - Charges due to volcanic eruption amount to EUR 40 million
Air Berlin PLC's consolidated sales for the second quarter of 2010 decreased to EUR 877 million due to the charges incurred as a result of the volcanic eruption in Iceland and the prolonged flight ban... more
Latest newsQantas Boeing 747 forced to return at SFO after engine exploding
San Francisco, USA - Flight 74 landed safely, none injured
An explosion punched a large hole in one of the four engines on a Qantas jetliner B-747 and forced airplane to land down, after only 45 minutes from take-off, and return to San Francisco International... more
AirlinesAirTran violated rules protecting air travellers with disabilities
Orlando, USA - The US Department of Transportation fined the airline of US $500,000
An investigation conducted by the Department of Transportation's Aviation Enforcement Office revealed a number of violations of rules regarding disability assistance. In fact, the airline often violated... more
AerospaceNASA discovers possible earth-size planet
Cape Caveral, USA - 1.4 times the Earth, it is 2,000 light years far
NASA scientist said they spotted a possible planet with a diameter of 1.5 times of the size of the Earth surrounding a Sun-like star with a distance of more than 2,000 light-years from the Earth, according... more
DefenseFidel Castro says “No” to Russian missiles
La Habana, Cuba - A twist, approaching the 50th of “Pigs Bay” crisis
Former Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, said his country did not want the Russian missile base installed on its territory, the official daily "Granma" wrote reporting the old-times "Lider maximo" in a meeting... more
Civil aviationIATA: carriers recovery in second quarter 2010
Geneva, Switzerland - After last year losses, budgets back to positive: total growth of $ 4.8 billion for 47 among major carriers
Back to clear skies for air transport, after the losses shown in 2009 budgets: for 47 of the largest companies in the second quarter results show net income of $ 3.9 billion, an increase of 4.8 billion... more
CuriositiesA survey by Petfinder.com establishes the best airlines for pets
New York City, USA - JetBlue, AirTran and Frontier among the most equipped, safe and cheap airlines
At now, unfortunately, travelling by airplane with pets is not so easy, because of the high costs and restrictions imposed by the carriers. Petfinder.com, a website owned by Discovery Communications... more
AirlinesMeridiana subscribes shares of the subsidiary Meridiana Fly
Olbia, Italy - Aga Khan's carrier rises to 78.05% of the capital share
Capital increase for Meridiana Fly, also signed by the parent Meridiana valued at 2,833,654.32 Euros, equivalent to 50,600,970 shares of the subsidiary. At the conclusion of the recapitalization Meridiana... more
AirlinesMexicana Airlines stops all operations indefinitely
Mexico City, Mexico - Failed last attempt to save the carrier, providing heavy cuts on workers salaries
Mexicana Airlines, the largest airline in Mexico and flag carrier, has suspended all operations after the failed attempt by the group of investors gathered by CEO Manuel Borja to revive the company. Investors... more
HelicoptersFour helicopters Ka-32 will soon be purchased by Azerbaijan
Moscow, Russia - Ministry of Emergencies of the country already purchased other two, in May
In a short time, it is provided a further purchase of the Russian Kamov helicopter by the Government of Azerbaijan. In last May, the former Soviet country's Emergencies Ministry bought two Ka-32 helicopters... more
AirlinesBrazilian Tam and Chilean Lan Airlines announce intention to combine
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Latam Airlines would be among the major airlines in the world, with more than 115 destinations in 23 Countries
TAM, leader in the Brazilian domestic market and LAN, currently leader in Latin America, announce their intention to combine into a new group, called LATAM Airlines Group. The agreement still must have... more
IndustryRR: Air Lease Corporation orders V2500 engines for 30 A-320 aircraft
Rome, Italy - The Rolls-Royce share is $ 175 m
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won a $175m share of an order from new leasing company Air Lease Corporation (ALC) for V2500 engines to power 30 Airbus A-320 aircraft. Deliveries... more
AccidentsChina sets up special task force to investigate air crash, with experts from 6 national agencies
Beijing, China - Regional authorities ordered the airline to change its name after the accident
China has appointed a special task force consisting of officials from six different government agencies to investigate the crash of August 24th, where 42 people died. The team includes personnel from... more
Conferences21st-23rd October: 2nd SpaceLand Expo-Congress in the Island of Sardinia
Cagliari, Italy - Sardinia is becoming "the First Space Island" of the World
The second SpaceLand Expo-Congress will take place from October 21st through the 23rd, in the 20th Week of Science and Technology Culture of the Italian Government. The event will be held, as last year,... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: strong winds on the islands and on the central-South from afternoon
Rome, Italy - The Civil Defense Department has issued a notice for adverse weather conditions
A flow coming from Northern Europe will interest, from this afternoon, the major islands and the central-southern regions bringing to a marked intensification of airing, isolated downpours and possible... more
IndustryBoeing: further delays for 787 Dreamliner airplane delivery
Seattle, USA - Training devices under certification by FAA
Boeing Training and Flight Services has started 787 Dreamliner flight certification training after the provisional approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Boeing's Seattle-based... more
DefenseIndia: new ballistic Agni-V missile to be tested in six months
New Delhi, India - For the country, it's the first intercontinental rocket (ICBM) with a range superior to 5,000 km
India is making preparation for test-firing the newly-developed inter-continental ballistic missile (ICBM) Agni-V to improve the long-range strategic combat capability. Agni-V was developed after the... more
Civil aviationAir transport in Italy: burst of strikes planned in September
Rome, Italy - 4 in sight only in the last 10 days of the month, other 2 on 6th and 9h
Black September in sight with several air trasport strikes. It begins in Rome next week: Monday, September 6th, will stop the Cobas union workers of Enav-control center of Rome, from 12:00 to 4:00pm. On... more
AirlinesUS Antitrust give green light to United-Continental merger
Chicago , USA - It will be the biggest carrier in the world
Clearance by the US authorities to the proposed merger between United Airlines and Continental. Under the common name "United", thus, is born the largest airline in the world. Thus ends the legislative... more
AirportsNew Sheraton hotel in the Italian City of Malpensa: the opening at the End of September
Malpensa, Italy - 440 rooms, 1000 seat Congress Hall and "Low-cost" Prices troubling competitors
At the end of September, a new Sheraton Hotel will be open in Malpensa. There will be 440 rooms, a 1000 seat congress hall, and the hotel will be directly linked to the air terminal 1. Hotel-keepers... more
IndustrySukhoi Superjet 100 airplane: first appearance in Italy
Turin, Italy - At the Turin-Caselle airport
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplane landed in Italy for the first time at Turin-Caselle Airport. The aircraft (prototype SN 950004) took off from the Flight Test Center in Zhukovsky (Moscow) to continue the... more
IndustryAE 3007A2 engine by Rolls-Royce certified
Rome, Italy - By Brazilian and European agencies, after US FAA
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has received type certification from the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the latest member of the AE... more
SecurityAVIONEWS interviews Alberto Valentini, managing technical director at ENAV Academy (VIDEO)
Forlì, Italy - The course programs of a training center for flight controllers, a kind-of-one institution in Europe.
A second step, continuing our journey into Enav (Italian flight assistance company) Academy school, an international center of excellence in aviation training for students from technical and aeronautical... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines: its first half-year net profit 134 million Euro
Rome, Italy - The financial statements for the airline, a Star Alliance's member
Turkish Airlines' first half year of 2010 consolidated financial statements were reported to Istanbul Stock Exchange. According to the financial statements sales revenue has increased by 28 percent in... more
Finance and economyVolagratis aims at Zurich stock market
Zurich, Switzerland - Low-cost website is planning IPO at Helvetic stock exchange
Volagratis points to the stock and does it trying the IPO in it parent company Bravofly's capital city, in Zurich. The Italian online travel website is evaluating the landing on the stock exchange,... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes mid-August holiday
Rome, Italy - The Agency, after a two week break, will open again on Monday 30
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers and readers that will be closed for two weeks during the period from Monday 16 and Friday 27, on the occasion of the mid-August holiday and Summer season. The normal... more
AirlinesIntercontinental traffic trolling Swiss International Airlines results
Zurich, Switzerland - Load factor almost 88 percent
Intercontinental traffic results trolling Swiss International Airlines. In July, the air company born from the old flag carrier's ashes has reached 1.33 million passengers, an increase over the same month... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week in August
Rome, Italy - From Monday 23 to Sunday 29
Monday 23 - "2010 FAI World Championships for Space Models". Irig, Serbia. + 381 22 631 273 www.mksirmium.com/wcs2010 Tuesday 24 - "2010 FAI World Championships for Space Models". Irig, Serbia.... more
AirlinesA billion dollars to Libyan Airlines and Afriqiyah Airways from Libyan banks
Tripoli, Libya - Seven institutes help the two carriers with a 10-year loan
A consortium of seven Libyan banks granted a loan of over one billion dollars to the country's two main airlines, Libyan Airlines and Afriqiyah Airways. The funding - managers of the two national carriers... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon "Nurtures the minds of tomorrow"
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The consortium supported for the fifth year the IASS
Over the past four years, the Eurofighter Typhoon consortium has supported the International Aerospace Summer School (IASS) and this summer is no exception. For the fifth year of the Summer School, the... more
Civil aviationStrike on UK airport from BAA workers
London, UK - Date still to be set
Thousands of British Airports Authority (BAA) workers will strike in a dispute over pay that could cause disruption to flights at the end of the summer holidays. Under the common flag of Unite union workers... more
CargoEtihad: delivery of first A-330/200F aircraft marks record month
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The carrier is the launch carrier for the freighter model
Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its first A-330/200 freighter aircraft. Etihad is the launch customer for the freighter which made its maiden flight from Airbus in Toulouse to the airline’s base i... more
AirlinesMexicana airline needs US$100 mln to keep flying
Mexico City, Mexico - CEO Borja and unions talking to investors, trying to raise funds
Mexicana airline's CEO, Manuel Borja, said the debt-ridden company needs an infusion of at least US$100 million to go on. Mexico's largest airline filed for bankruptcy protection in Mexico and the United... more
SecurityEdinburgh airport: security breach leaves passengers facing delays
Edinburgh, UK - Terminal evacuated
Security Breach at Edinburgh airport, which has forced authorities to evacuate the terminal and made suffer serious delays to passengers waiting. To commuters and families going on holiday, yesterday... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport reports new traffic records in July
Frankfurt, Germany - Exceeding the 5,2 million passenger mark for the first time in a single month
Fraport AG’s Frankfurt Airport home base welcomed 5,281,632 passengers in July 2010 – exceeding the 5.2 million passenger mark for the first time in a single month. This topped the previous record of... more
AirportsBig increase in Kansas City airport cancellations
Kansas City, USA - About 80% more in May and June
Rising numbers for cancelled flights at Kansas City International Airport in May and June. The airport released statistics three days ago, showing 103 flights were cancelled in June, compared with 59 in... more