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CuriositiesLufthansa Cargo launches competition for ideas to give names to its aircraft in the fleet
Frankfurt, Germany - From Autumn 2013 all airplanes will be named in a very special way
Passenger aircraft at Lufthansa have for years been flying the globe with the names of cities or federal states in Germany emblazoned on their fuselage. From Autumn 2013, all the aircraft in the fleet... more
AerospaceLunar dust from Apollo mission found after 40 years
Berkeley, USA - The vials were in the warehouse of a Californian laboratory
Samples of Lunar dust which were collected by Neil Armstrong during the Apollo 11 mission have surprisingly resurfaced in the warehouse of a Californian laboratory, more than 40 years after the historical... more
UAS-DronesGermany cancels UAV Euro Hawk aircraft programme, EADS and Northrop Grumman restate their commitment
Berlin, Germany - "Reports on the excessive costs are inaccurate", the US' company claims
The decision of the German Ministry for Defence to renounce to the programme for the Euro Hawk UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a remote-controlled aircraft) system is generating high controversy in the country,... more
IndustryMitsubishi MRJ aircraft: first flight by this year (VIDEO)
New York, USA - The orders for the new model are 165, with 160 options
The development programme of the Mitsubishi regional Jet is on track to allow the aircraft to perform its maiden flight by this year: the announcement was released by Mitsubishi Aircraft chairman and CEO... more
AirlinesJet Airways to lease some aircraft to Etihad Airways in order to optimize the fleet
Mumbai, India - The Airbus A-330s of the Indian company have been grounded for many months
During a conference call which was organized on Monday 27 May 2013 in order to discuss the latest financial results, Jet Airways officials declared the intention to lease three Airbus A-330 aircraft to... more
IndustrySaab: signed a MoU with the Indian company Pipavav
Linkoping, Sweden - The industries also signed a Technical Partnership Agreement (TPA)
In August 2012 defence and security company Saab announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) had been signed concerning a strategic investment in the listed Indian company Pipavav Offshore and Defence... more
CuriositiesHookah on board: a dedicated lounge for smokers
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Available on some Emirates Airline flights
Starting from June, passengers will not have to give up their smoking habit even while they are flying. But, dear home-bred nicotine-smokers, we're not talking about cigarettes or cigars: hookahs are the... more
IndustryEmbraer: E-Jets aircraft family reaches 10 million flight hours
São José dos Campos, Brazil - After a little more than nine years in operation
The EMBRAER 170/190 family of E-Jets continues to set records. After a little more than nine years in operation, the worldwide aircraft fleet achieved a landmark 10 million flight hours, this month, with... more
AirportsDubai International Airport: nine consecutive months of double digit growth
Dubai, UAE - Positive results for the world's second busiest airport for international passenger traffic
Dubai International has registered nine straight months of double-digit growth according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports on Monday. The world’s second busiest airport f... more
AirportsAircraft and infrastructure. New York: Delta and Port Authority inaugurate new terminal at "JFK" Airport
New York, USA - The facility is part of a 1.4-billion-dollar development project
Delta Air Lines and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and JFK inaugurated the new Terminal 4 at New York's "John F. Kennedy" International Airport, created with a public-private partnership and... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and companies: Alenia Aermacchi open-day
Venegono Superiore, Italy - On the occasion of the centenary of the Italian company
“We are a company not only present on the Italian territory, we are planning to expand our markets both in the civil and the defense field. We are always ready to experiment innovative strategies to c... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and air shows: 60 years of Patrouille de France (VIDEO)
Salon de Provence, France - The EADS Group participated with the Fouga CM-170 "Magister" aircraft
Patrouille de France, the legendary French flight demonstration team celebrated its 60th anniversary last Saturday May 25 at its base in Salon-de-Provence. The Patrouille de France boasts a rich heritage... more
Military aviationIndia close to conclude purchase of Japanese US-2 amphibious aircraft
Tokyo, Japan - It would be Tokyo's first military export after years of ban
According to rumours, India is very close to sign the contract for the purchase of several ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft (at least 15, reportedly): the agreement might be inked this week, during the... more
IndustryChina gives its go-ahead to the Dreamliner aircraft
Beijing, China - Hainan Airlines and China Southern will be the first companies to operate the 787s
The Chinese civil aviation authority formally approved the 787 Dreamliner aircraft for use in the country, clearing the way for local airlines to start operating the state-of-the-art Boeing's airplane. The... more
PeopleTAM Airlines: Claudia Sender new carrier's CEO
São Paulo, Brazil - She joined the company on December 15, 2011
Claudia Sender, currently vice-president of the Brazil Domestic Business Unit of TAM Airlines, became the company’s CEO as of May 23rd (but announced only today). According to the CEO of the holding c... more
ConferencesEASA/FAA International Aviation Safety Conference
Paris, France - It will take place in Paris, from June 12 to 14
The 2013 edition of the EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency)/FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) International Aviation Safety Conference will take place in Paris, France from 12-14 June 2013 with... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH Helicopters, model MBB-BK-117C2 helicopters (2013-10-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a workload situation whereby stabilizing the helicopter in flight would be difficult if not impossible, resulting in possible loss of helicopter control
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 101] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31394-31396] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-12307] DEPARTMENT... more
ReportScare on Czech PM's aircraft: one of the windows cracks during the flight
Prague, Czech Republic - No consequence for passengers and crew
Moments of fear on board of the airplane of Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Necas: during a flight between Prague and Moscow in the evening of Sunday 26 May 2013, one of the windows of the government... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: four new helicopters to the National Police Agency of Japan
Tokyo, Japan - For two medium class and two twin engine light aircraft
Eurocopter Japan recently signed contracts with Japan’s National Police Agency for a total of four helicopters. Comprising two medium-class and two twin-engine light helicopters, the new acquisitions w... more
ReportPakistan Airlines diverted to London-Stansted: two men charged with endangering the flight
London, United Kingdom - Two British citizens reportedly threatened to blow up the plane
The two men who have been suspect with endangering a Pakistan International Airlines on Friday 24 May 2013 have officially been charged, and are due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates Court today. The... more
ReportAircraft escorted by British fighter in London: two passengers arrested (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - The two men, aged 30 and 41, are on suspicion of endangering the flight
Two passengers of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) which today's afternoon was escorted by a British fighter at London-Stansted Airport: the two men, aged 30 and 41, are on suspicion of endangering... more
Military aviationAM (Airbus Military): second A400M airplane for French Air Force runs engines
Seville, Spain - Known as MSN8
The second production Airbus Military A400M has successfully completed its first engine runs as it begins final preparation for its maiden flight later this month. The aircraft, known as MSN8, is now... more
IndustryAirbus Military: a CN295 airplane is continuing a tour around six ASEAN countries
Madrid, Spain - Until the end of May
Airbus Military and PTDI promoting transport aircraft in the ASEAN region. A CN295 military transport aircraft of the Indonesian Ministry of Defense is making a tour around six ASEAN countries to promote... more
PeopleAirbus Americas: Johnson named Customs Manager for the A-320 aircraft family assembly line
Toulouse, France - Hiring for manufacturing jobs will begin during the fourth quarter of 2013 and continue into 2014
Christopher "Kit" Johnson has joined Airbus Americas as its new Customs Manager for the company’s A-320 aircraft Family assembly line in Mobile, Alabama. He joined the company in the last days, filling t... more
ReportBritish fighter escorts Pakistani passenger aircraft
London, United Kingdom - An unspecified incident occurred on board
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that an RAF Typhoon fighter was scrambled to escort a Pakistan Airlines passenger aircraft. The airplane, Flight PK 709, took off from Lahore at 9:35, and was scheduled... more
AirlinesAENA: changed agreement with air carriers
Madrid, Spain - Its revenue will decrease by 500 million Euros
The Spanish Government has ratified the amendment to the agreement between AENA, the Spanish public body that operates the majority of airports in Spain, and the airlines operating in these airdromes.... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. European Commission approves Lufthansa-United-Air Canada cooperation on transatlantic routes
Brussels, Belgium - Brussels accepts the commitments offered by the three carriers
The European Commission has accepted commitments offered by Air Canada, United and Lufthansa to address the concerns that the parties' cooperation under a revenue-sharing joint-venture may be in breach... more
PeopleTwo new appointments at Airbus Military: Miguel Angel Morell and Ángel Barrio
Seville, Spain - As from next June 1st
Miguel Angel Morell, currently Head of Engineering and Technology, has been appointed Head of Operations of Airbus Military as of June 1st 2013, succeeding Alberto Gutierrez, recently appointed as CEO... more
AirlinesGermanwings: the novelties for Winter from Berlin-Tegel and Hamburg
Milan, Italy - The airline continues its expansion plan
Germanwings continues its expansion plan and with the opening of the Winter time 2013/2014 new point-to-point routes in Germany and Europe from Berlin-Tegel and Hamburg airports. The airline will fly... more
ReportProblem for an aircraft at London-Heathrow (2): the airport is now fully operational (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - Videos of the landing released
The management firm of London-Heathrow Airport communicated that the busiest European hub is now fully operational: this morning the two runways had been temporarily closed following to the emergency landing... more
AerospaceInternational Space Station: the three new members of Expedition 36 are preparing for their launch
Baikonur, Kazakistan - Liftoff scheduled at 4:31 pm EDT on May 28
Three new Expedition 36 crewmates are preparing at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan for their Tuesday 28 May same-day launch and docking to the Rassvet module of the orbiting laboratory. Soyuz Commander... more
Civil defenseINAER's Canadair aircraft involved in a new mission in Libya
Labraq, Libya - Second intervention after the one performed in April
INAER communicated it received on May 22, 2013, a feasibility request from the Unified Air Operational Centre (COAU) for a firefighting mission in Libya, similar to the one which was carried out in April... more
AirlinesFlybe delays arrive of 16 Embraer E-175 aircraft in the context of its restructuring plan
Exeter, United Kingdom - Savings are better than expected
Flybe, the English regional carrier, provided an update regarding its restructuring process which it started in January, with the aim to come back to profitability after three years in the red. Yesterday,... more
AccidentsPolice helicopter crashes in a Caracas suburb
Caracas, Venezuela - It was chasing kidnappers with hostages
Yesterday morning 23rd May a police helicopter crashed in the suburb El Junquito in Caracas. The aircraft, an MBB BO-105M, was operating a flight control as part of an anti-crime mission called "Patria... more
CuriositiesFragments of history: turret of a B-17F airplane found in a lake
Bolsena, Italy - It had crashed 69 years ago
On Tuesday 21st May Lake Bolsena, in the centre of Italy, has returned a part of an American airplane that had disappeared in Bolsena waters during the Second World War. It is a B-17F’s ventral turret w... more
HelicoptersAersud Elicotteri: record rescue operation on Himalaya (VIDEO)
Lobuche, Nepal - World's highest long line intervention was carried out on Saturday
Aersud Elicotteri, the Italian official Eurocopter dealer, communicated that on May 19 a historical air rescue operation was performed in Nepal with the Ecureuil AS-350B3 helicopter, registration code... more
ReportSmoke on an aircraft, runways closed at London-Heathrow Airport
London, United Kingdom - According to rumours, the airplane had run into a flock of birds
Both runways at London-Heathrow Airport, the world's third busiest hub, were closed in the morning of Friday 24 May 2013, after a British Airways plane made an emergency landing, following reports of smoke... more
IndustryBoeing begins certification testing on B-747/ airplane Performance Improvements
Washington, Usa - The package includes enhanced GE engines
A Boeing 747/8 Intercontinental airplanesuccessfully completed its first test flight this week with a package of performance improvements including enhanced GE engines. This package is designed to improve... more
AirportsAirplanes and luxury: Aena's strategies
Madrid, Spain - The Spanish body invites tenders for 20 premises in airports
AENA (Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea), the Spanish public body that operates the majority of airports in Spain, has decided to focus on luxury business. In fact, according to its 2013-2014 st... more
IndustryRolls-Royce: order to power 23 aircraft of CIT
London, UK - With Trent XWB and Trent 700 engines
Rolls-Royce has awarded an order from US leasing company CIT Aerospace for Trent XWB engines to power ten A-350 XWB aircraft and Trent 700 engines to power 13 A-330 aircraft. The Trent XWB engines... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for thunderstorms, snow and gale
Rome, Italy - Mainly on the North-East of the Peninsula
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. The notice indicates diffused rains, also of downpour or storm aspect,... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2013": Bell showcases the 429 helicopter at the event
Geneva, Switzerland - In corporate configuration and on static display
Bell Helicopter announced its participation in the "13th annual European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition" ("EBACE") held May 21 to May 23 in Geneva, Switzerland. Bell Helicopter will feature... more
ReportBroken window on an easyJet aircraft, emergency landing at Milan-Malpensa Airport
Milan, Italy - None of the passengers was injured
An aircraft of the British low-cost airline easyJet, which was flying from Barcelona to Berlin, was forced to perform an emergency landing today, Thursday 23 May 2013, at Milan-Malpensa Airport, because... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. US Airways issues EETC for 100 million dollars
Tempe, USA - Distribution scheduled in June 2018
US Airways announced it issued an offering of Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETC) in the aggregate face amount of about 100 million dollars. This is an additional issuance from the company's Series... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane landed at Dallas-FW
Dallas, Usa - Flight duration: 18h21 min
Solar Impulse, the solar-powered airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, successfully landed in Dallas-Fort Worth on Thursday, May 23 completing its longest leg of the 2013... more
AirlinesANA's Dreamliner aircraft back into service in advance
Tokyo, Japan - Five additional flights will be operated in anticipation of high passenger demand
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest airline, is to operate five non-scheduled, domestic flights on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner between May 26 and May 31. This is in advance of the resumption of scheduled... more
PeopleFinmeccanica: Christian Streiff has resigned as company's Board director
Rome, Italy - Due to other professional commitments that are not compatible with this role
Finmeccanica announces that Christian Streiff has resigned as Company’s Board director, due to other professional commitments that are not compatible with this role. His resignation will come into effect a... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Flybe reaches agreement with easyJet for slot sale at London-Gatwick Airport
London, United Kingdom - The low-cost company will pay 20 million pounds
Flybe Group has completed an agreement with easyJet for the sale 25 pairs of arrival and departure slots at Gatwick airport for a total consideration of 20 million pounds (23.7 million Euros or 30 million... more
HelicoptersTender for the new helicopter of US' presidential helicopter restarted
Washington, USA - AgustaWestland-Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky and Boeing compete for the contract
The US Navy restarted the VXX Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program by issuing a final request for proposals. The interested firms have to respond by August 1st, 2013. The Naval Air Systems Command... more
IndustryInterest for the 777X aircraft is "High and still growing", Boeing CEO claims
Charleston, USA - The development programme might be launched by this year
During a conference for the investors, Boeing's Chief Executive Officer Jim McNerney declared that the interest for the 777X, the upgraded version of the B-777 wide-bodied aircraft, is "High and still... more