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HelicoptersEurocopter signed for 25 EC-145T2 helicopters with DRF Luftrettung
Marignane, France - German air rescue organisation will replace the old BK-117 with these ones
Eurocopter and the German air rescue organisation DRF Luftrettung signed a purchase agreement last night for 25 helicopters of the newest generation – the EC-145 T2. This purchase makes the air rescue o... more
IndustryApache Block III, latest evolution of the attack helicopter among the most lethal
Huntsville, USA - The new version will have 26 new technologies
The latest version of the most lethal attack helicopter used by the US Military is being managed out of "Redstone Arsenal". According to the product manager Lieutenant Colonel Dan Bailey, Apache Block... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy will hit the two major islands
Rome, Italy - As from early tomorrow morning
A confluence of air masses between the channel of Sardinia and the Sicily Strait will take place tomorrow and instability phenomena will reach both Italian islands. According to available forecasts,... more
Fair and showsRosoboronexport: airplanes, helicopters and Russian technology at Dubai's air show
Dubai, UAE - The Russian company wants to strengthen its position on Middle East and North African markets
Rosoboronexport, the sole Russian intermediary agency for Russia's exports/imports of defense-related and dual use products, technologies and services is taking part in the "Dubai Air Show 2011", started... more
Airlines20 million Euros for Air Malta
Valletta, Malta - Negotiations at risk
The Maltese government has set aside 20 million Euros for the restructuring of Air Malta under a plan which is currently under scrutiny by the European Commission. The funds are over and above the 51 million... more
AerospaceFinmeccanica BoD. Performance by sector. Space
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 699 million (+13%); adj. EBITA: EUR 27 million (+80%)
Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space (All figures relate to the two joint ventures – Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio – which are consolidated proportionally at 33% and 67%, respectively) Revenues wer... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Performance by sector. Defence Systems
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 811 million (+1%); adj. EBITA: EUR 65 million (+7%)
OTO Melara, WASS, MBDA (Figures for the MBDA joint-venture are consolidated proportionally at 25%). Revenues totalled EUR 811 million, up EUR 9 million (+1%) versus EUR 802 million for the first nine... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Performance by sector. Aeronautics
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 1,866 million (nm); Adj. EBITA: EUR -768 million (-1,182%)
Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi, GIE-ATR (Figures for the GIE-ATR consortium are consolidated proportionally, at 50%), Alenia North America, SuperJet International (Figures for the SuperJet International... more
Fair and showsComlux places first commitment for ACJ-321 airplane
Dubai, UAE - Expands Airbus Corporate Jet family
Comlux The Aviation Group has signed a commitment for an ACJ-321 airplane -the first ever placed with Airbus for the type– expanding the Corporate Jet family. The 321 features the widest and tallest c... more
IndustryFinmeccanica BoD. Performance by sector. Defence Electronics & Security
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 4,291 million (-14%); adj. EBITA: EUR 267 million (-37%)
DRS Technologies, SELEX Elsag, SELEX Galileo, SELEX Sistemi Integrati Revenues totalled EUR 4,291 million, down EUR 687 million (-14%) versus EUR 4,978 million for the first nine months of 2010, due... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. Performance by sector. Helicopters
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 2,750 million (+8%); adj. EBITA: EUR 287 million (+14%)
AgustaWestland. Revenues totalled EUR 2,750 million, up EUR 194 million (+8%) versus EUR 2,556 million for the first nine months of 2010. The increase is due to the different mix of revenues, with the... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica's BoD. Breakdown of key figures
Rome, Italy - The order backlog was EUR 44,811 million
Breakdown of key figures New orders totalled EUR 10,638 million in the first nine months, down EUR 2,841 million (-21%) on the EUR 13,479 million recorded for the first nine months of 2010. This decline... more
Fair and showsAviation Capital Group signs firm order for 30 A-320neo airplanes
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Lessors select most modern, fuel efficient aircraft for growth
Aviation Capital Group (ACG), the United States based global aircraft leasing company, signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for 30 eco-efficient A-320neo Family aircraft today at the "2011 Dubai Airshow".... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica. Third-quarter financial results to 30 September 2011
Rome, Italy - New orders were EUR 10,638 million
Third-quarter financial results to 30 September 2011. NB The 9M11 results reflect the impact of the sale of 45% of Ansaldo Energia on 13 June 2011, date from which Ansaldo Energia has been consolidated... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: the BoD approves the interim management report to 30 September 2011
Rome, Italy - And the guidelines of the plan to consolidate the operations and assets of the Group
The Finmeccanica Board of Directors, meeting on 14 November 2011 and adjourning in the late evening of the same day, examined and unanimously approved the interim management report to 30 September 2011... more
IndustryThe first helicopter manufactured in United Arab Emirates (VIDEO)
Dubai, UAE - Quest Helicopters proposed the first privately funded aircraft
Mike Creed, commercial director of Quest Helicopters (QH), announced the launch of the first privately funded civil helicopters manufactured in the United Arab Emirates, exhibited at the "Dubai Air Show".... more
PeopleItalian General Camporini elected vice-president of the International Affairs Institute
Rome, Italy - Responsible for external relations with institutions and businesses
The Institute of International Affairs (IAI) announced the election of General Vincenzo Camporini as vice-president of the institute responsible for relations with external institutions and enterprises. General... more
AirlinesGermanwings improves connections between Germany and Kosovo
Milan, Italy - Served with A-319 Airbus
Germanwings brings Germany closer to Kosovo by improving connectivity between some German airports and Pristina. Thanks to new connecting flights, it will be easier for passengers to reach Kosovo. Thanks... more
AirlinesAir Canada approaching an agreement with pilots
Montreal, Canada - Paul Macdonnell nominated as conciliator
Following last Spring's failed attempt, Air Canada will try to reach an agreement with its pilots. This time the process will be assisted by Paul Macdonnell, the conciliator appointed by the Minister of... more
Press releaseTransport by airplane. easyJet: results for the year ended 30 September 2011
Milan, Italy - Strong performance driven by firm control of costs, the strength of its network and focus on customers
Results for the year ended 30 September 2011. Strong performance driven by firm control of costs, the strength of the easyJet network and focus on customers - easyJet has made excellent progress... more
AirportsMilan airports: Biman Bangladesh Airlines connects Milan to Dhaka
Milan, Italy - With the new B-777/300ER aircraft
The major international airline in Bangladesh, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, announced that from yesterday, November 14, 2011 it will be operating the first and only direct flight from Milan-Malpensa Airport... more
AirlinesKingfisher Airlines announced sale of assets in order to resolve financial problems
Mumbai, India - Proposal to diminish costs and reduce debts
The management of the Kingfisher Airlines (KFA) is reviewing the debt-reduction plan by selling its assets; it was announced by the company in a press release. The debt-reduction plans and the proposed... more
Fair and showsAirbus: Middle East requires over 1,920 aircraft
Dubai, UAE - Worth over US$ 347 billion
According to Airbus’ latest "Global Market Forecast" (GMF) carriers in the Middle East will require 1,921 new passenger and freighter aircraft (above 100 seats) between 2011 and 2030 valued at US$ 347.4 b... more
Science and technologyIsrael: it was accelerated the installation of missile defences on Airlines
Tel Aviv , Israel - C-Music: the avantgarde speaks
C- Music. Another trick dedicated to the world of music? A sophisticated appliance that can reproduce all the instruments? You could go on, advancing suppositions, but you would still be far away from... more
AccidentsFatal accident:parachutist dies near Turin
Roma, Italia - the last launch of a passionate 78 years old man
You can escape from death once, but not twice. The tragic story of Piergiovanni Massazza, a parachutist from Turin, 78 years old that Sunday the 13th of November, at 16:00 pm, probably for a wrong manouevre,has... more
AccidentsPakistan, plane crashes during training mission
Mansar, Pakistan - Pilot of the Pakistan Air Force died
A fighter jet crashed today near Mansar Town, in central Pakistan, with the subsequent death of the pilot. The Pakistan Air Force JF-17 jet was on a training mission when it disappeared from the radars... more
Fair and showsMaxi order Airbus Dubai: ALAFCO expands commitment to 80 A-320neo aircraft (VIDEO)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Signed initial firm order for 50 models at expo-air show
ALAFCO, the Kuwait-based international Aviation Lease and Finance Company, has finalised a purchase order for 50 A-320neo Family aircraft and took options for 30 more to be finalized by year end. The... more
Military aviationAcceptance of the first T-346A airplane for the Italian Air Force completed
Venegono, Italy - The ceremony held in Rome at the DGAA
The General Directorate of Air Armaments (DGAA) in Rome was the venue for the acceptance ceremony for the T-346A, the first aircraft of the M-346 series, built by Alenia Aermacchi (a Finmeccanica company). The... more
Fair and showsTwo Eurofighter airplanes display at "Dubai Air Show 2011"
Dubai, Uae - After participation in an exercise in Abu Dhabi and Malaysia
Just a few days after participating in a complex exercise in Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi and with aircraft still in Malaysia for exercise "BERSAMA LIMA 11", two Typhoon jets appear at the "Dubai Air Show 2011".... more
Fair and showsMega contract for Boeing during the "Dubai Air Show": 50 aircraft for Emirates (VIDEO)
Dubai, UAE - Contract valued 13 billion Euros
The American aircraft manufacturer Boeing made an excellent deal - Emirates airline has signed up for 50 of Boeing's 777 jetliners worth around 13 billion Euros during the "Dubai Air Show", which began... more
AerospaceTMA-22 in flight towards ISS (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - The space shuttle separated successfully from the third stage of the Soyuz-FG rocket
A spokesman for Russia's space agency Roscosmos announced today that the third separation phase from the TMA-22 piloted space shuttle has been successfully implemented, continuing its trip to the orbiting... more
Fair and showsBell showcases military and commercial helicopters at "Dubai Air Show 2011"
Dubai, UAE - Model of 429, 407AH and V-22 Osprey tilrotor
Bell showcases the Bell 429, Bell 407AH helicopters as well as the Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor during the "2011 Dubai Airshow". This marks the first time the V-22 on the Middle-East scenario and... more
Fair and showsRussia’s NordStar Airlines adds up to 7 ATR-42/600 airplanes to its fleet
Dubai, Uae - The carrier places an additional order for three firm models
The European turboprop manufacturer ATR and Russia’s NordStar Airlines today announced they have agreed the purchase of up to 7 ATR-42/600s (5 firm aircraft and 2 options). The total value of all these a... more
Civil aviationFraud: three pilots on a redundancy-scheme used to perceive two salaries
Rome, Italy - Unmasked by the Financial Police
Three Italian pilots on a redundancy-scheme, were being paid twice: 7,000 Euros (80% of their original salary) from INPS (National Institute for Social Security) and a further 9,000 Euros from airlines... more
Airports"Marconi" airport of Bologna: 5 million passengers in 10 months
Bologna, Italy - In October 500 thousand
The level of traffic at the airport of Bologna strengthened during October: 502,914 passengers registered, an increase of 0.7% over the same month of 2010. After a period of strong growth, the gradual... more
Fair and shows12th edition of the Dubai Airshow will be held between 13-17 November 2011 (VIDEO)
Dubai, UAE - 55,000 trade visitors expected over the week
The first day of the Dubai Airshow, inaugurated yesterday 13 November until Thursday 17 November at the Airport Expo, proved to be historic for the aerospace industry with the first aircraft order totalling... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica takes part at the "Dubai Airshow"
Dubai, Uae - High-tech partnership with the UAE aeronautics and defence industry
Finmeccanica, through its companies Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi, AgustaWestland and SELEX Sistemi Integrati, takes part at the "Dubai Airshow" from 13 to 17 November. The United Arab Emirates,... more
Military aviationAustralia receives the third KC-30A air tanker (VIDEO)
Amberley, Queensland-Australia - Out of five aircraft ordered. The plane is based on A-330 Airbus
The air base at Amberley, in Queensland, Australia, has received in recent days, the third of five KC-30A aircraft refuellers, aircraft based on the European (EADS Group) Airbus A-330 civil plane. The... more
AirlinesVueling aims at Pisa and increases frequencies for Winter and Summer season
Milan, Italy - The route to Barcelona is served four times per week
Vueling, the new generation airline, continues the international expansion plan and once time Pisa is the city to record an increase of frequencies compared to the previous year. For Winter 2011 the airline... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: persists on South Italy
Rome, Italy - As from tonight
The flow of cold air arriving from north-eastern Europe will continue to increase the air depression in the Ionian Sea, resulting in more unsettled weather on Calabria and Sicily. According to the predictive... more
IndustryWhy has Finmeccanica's Board meeting been postponed for the second time?
Rome, Italy - The journalist Dragoni confirmed rumors created by the company's employees
Gianni Dragoni, journalist for "Il Sole 24 Ore", known to be well informed on issues relating to parastatal business, in a way he has officialized rumors heard in Rome in connection to the postponed meeting... more
PeopleWho is Amedeo Caporaletti, nominated as Finmeccanica President
Rome, Italy - Among his long experience, Fincantieri, Alenia, AW and Superjet Interntional SpA
Amedeo Caporaletti, born in Falerone (Ascoli Piceno) in 1931, graduated in engineering. In 1961 he joined the Group Breda, taking on different responsibilities in Breda SpA shipyard in Venice, until... more
AirportsItaly. SAT SpA (Pisa): BoD approved interim report as at 30 September 2011
Pisa, Italy - A significant increase in traffic and economic results
"The Board of Directors SAT, managing company of the "Galileo Galilei" airport of Pisa has approved the financial results till September 30, 2011. Below is a summary of the data. - Passenger traffic:... more
AirportsItaly. Aeroporto di Firenze SpA: Board of Directors approves Interim report as at 30 September 2011
Florence, Italy - Nearly 1.5 million passengers transited the airport in the first nine months of the year
The Board of Directors of Aeroporto di Firenze -AdF SpA- has approved the Interim Report as at 30 September 2011. Main data: · In the third quarter 2011 (July to September): - Revenue of 14.7... more
IndustryATR at the "Dubai Air Show 2011"
Toulouse, France - A press conference next Monday at noon
ATR will attend the "Dubai Air Show", 13-17 November 2011. The industry will be present as exhibitor: stand C 400, Central Hall where CEO Media briefing next Monday 14 November at noon time. Other... more
HelicoptersEurocopter helicopters at "Dubai Air Show"
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - An evolving market where the industry will reinforce relationships of more 30 years
Eurocopter’s participation at the 2011 "Dubai Airshow" will underscore its market leadership in the Middle East with a competitive, capable helicopter product line, as well as the company’s dedication to... more
Science and technologyNews for the future of air traffic control
Daytona, USA - GPS to modernize air traffic
A better air traffic control system that relies on satellites is more than a decade away, but a new technology that could make it come true is being studied and developed at the new "Federal Aviation Administration... more
AirportsNew Verona-Abu Dhabi flight in service for MSC Crociere passengers
Verona, Italy - Partnership between MSC Crociere, airport of Verona and Neos
The partnership between MSC Crociere, the airport of Verona and the charter carrier Neos was signed yesterday; every Saturday Neos flights will connect Verona with Abu Dhabi, giving cruise passengers the... more
Military aviationAMI-Italian Air Force. 50 years since the massacre in Kindu, Congo: 13 airmen killed
Rome, Italy - It was exactly 11 November 1961
"Fifty years have passed since the tragic days in Kindu, in Congo, the first Italian Air Force international mission executed by the personnel and facilities of the 46th Aerobrigata di Pisa after the second... more
DefenseLM: MEADS demonstrates advanced Plug-and-Flight capabilities
Rome, Italy - During integration tests
The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) system elements have successfully performed a simulated engagement against real-world air and representative missile threats demonstrating MEADS’ plug-and-fight c... more