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AirportsAthens International Airport receives IATA’s “Fast Travel Gold Award”
Athens, Greece - Airport offers Fast Travel services and innovation providing more convenience to travellers
The Athens International Airport has been recognized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) by receiving the Fast Travel ‘Gold Status’. This status recognizes those airports that have imp... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: strong performance at airports -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Milan, Italy - With +8.4% revenue growth
The Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA yesterday examined and approved the consolidated revenue performance, as of 31 August 2017. Group Autogrill posted in the first eight months of 2017 revenue... more
Finance and economyAircraft. Embraer supports the establishment of a WTO panel to analyze subsidies to Bombardier
São Paulo, Brazil - To examine more than USD 3 bn received from the Governments of Canada and Quebec
Embraer supports the establishment of the panel at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva to examine more than USD 3 billion in subsidies Bombardier received from the Governments of Canada and Quebec.... more
PeopleAirplanes (2). Italian Farnesina: "New development prospects for Meridiana following investment by Qatar Airways
Rome, Italy - The satisfaction by the Minister Alfano
The acquisition by Qatar Airways of 49% of Meridiana signals a turning point for the future of the company and Italian air transport, further enhancing the value of the nation's tourist heritage, especially... more
HelicoptersUpgraded Brazilian Navy Super Lynx helicopter makes successful maiden flight
Rome, Italy - First of eight Mk21A aircraft to undergo major upgrade
Leonardo announced the successful maiden flight of the first of eight upgraded Brazilian Navy Super Lynx Mk21B helicopters at its Yeovil facility, in southwest England, on 28th September 2017. The Super... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Completion of the Meridiana agreement by Qatar Airways and Alisarda
Doha, Qatar - Deal will see QA hold 49 per cent of AQA Holding (Parent company of Meridiana Fly) and strengthens its commitment to Italy
Qatar Airways (QA) has further strengthened its commitment to Italy, with the acquisition of a 49 per cent of AQA Holding, the new parent company of Meridiana fly (Meridiana), while the previous sole shareholder... more
AirportseasyJet announces expansion at Liverpool with the introduction of its eighth aircraft
Liverpool, UK - The A-320 to start operating from next July
easyJet, the UK and Liverpool’s airline, has confirmed a move to expand at its Liverpool base, with the introduction of an additional A-320 aircraft - the eighth plane to be based in this city. The a... more
Science and technologyeasyJet and electric aircraft pioneer outline future of aviation
London, UK - The airline outlines strategy to progressively decarbonise and reduce noise from aviation operations
easyJet outlined yesterday a strategy to progressively decarbonise and reduce noise from aviation operations. A collaboration with the US company Wright Electric will support the goal for short haul flights... more
ReportAirplanes. Malfunction creates chaos in the world airports
Rome, Italy - Black-out to the registration system and passenger embarking. The solution is gradually improving
From London-Gatwick to "De Gaulle" in Paris, from Washington to Frankfurt, Seoul, Baltimora, Melbourne, Zurich, Tokyo, to Singapore up to Johannesburg: it is chaos in the world airports that is provoking... more
DefenseRostec: USD 25 bn volume of export of Russian products for ground troops
Moscow, Russia - Particularly in countries of South-East and Central Asia, Central and West Africa and Latin America
JSC Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) notes the increasing demand for Russian military equipment for ground troops and growth of the number of orders for civil and dual-purpose products... more
IndustryAutogrill: preliminary approval of the reorganization project
Milan, Italy - A business branch related to the concessions in motorways, airports and the railway stations along with the downtown locations in Italy
Autogrill SpA announced that today its Board of Directors has identified the preliminary framework of transactions for the implementation of the corporate reorganization project launched and announced... more
AirlinesAlitalia: sale closer to Lufthansa and Etihad thanks to the ex-CFO Duncan Naysmith
Rome, Italy - The airline's transfer is approaching
According to a respected source for AVIONEWS it is probable that Alitalia ends in Lufthansa's and Etihad's hands. Thanks to offices and oversight by Duncan Naysmith (man coming from Etihad and CFO of Alitalia... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Ethiopian-Azul enter code-share agreement
Rome, Italy - Effective from next October 1
Ethiopian Airlines and Azul Brazilian Airlines have entered a code-share agreement effective Oct, 01, 2017. Through this partnership Ethiopian Airlines will add its flight code (ET) in Azul’s operations; h... more
IndustryLaunch of a French-Italian roadmap to strengthen naval defence cooperation
Rome, Italy - Naval Group and Fincantieri will play a key role in the steering committee
Naval Group and Fincantieri welcome yesterday’s decision of the French and Italian governments to launch a joint process paving the way for the future creation of a progressive alliance in the naval d... more
CargoMiami Airport named “Best Freighter Hub” in the world
Miami, Usa - The experts have chosen it based on two criteria
Miami International Airport was named “Best Freighter Hub” in the world at Freighters World Conference Awards ceremony, in recognition of its excellence in the global air cargo sector over the past yea... more
ReportUkraine: ammunition depot exploded. Closed air space -VIDEO
Kiev, Ukraine - The second fire on a facility of this kind from the beginning of the year
One of the greatest Ukraine ammunition depots located near Kalynivka, in the central region of Vinnytsia, 200 km west of Kiev, has been interested in the last days from a wide fire that has provoked a... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. PANSA-IATA to work together to develop a NAS for Poland
Warsaw, Poland - The demand for aviation in this Country is expected to double in the next two decades
PANSA (the Polish Air Navigation Service Provider) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have agreed to work together with other aviation stakeholders to develop a National Airspace Strategy... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and job. Wizz Air announces recruitment campaign for staff -VIDEO
Milan, Italy - 400 sessions, for both pilots and cabin crew, will be organized between now and the end of 2018
Wizz Air announced today the recruitment campaign in its history, with opportunities available across its extensive network. After 13 years of strengthening its reference position in the CEE aviation market,... more
PeopleAirplanes and airlines. Etihad Aviation Group appointed new CEO
Abu Dhabi, UAE - It is Tony Douglas, who will join the company in January 2018
The Chairman of Etihad Aviation Group, His Excellency Mohamed Mubarak Fadhel Al Mazrouei, today confirmed the appointment of Tony Douglas as Group Chief Executive Officer, who will join the company in... more
IndustryJetBlue unveiled as launch airline for A-320 aircraft Family Airspace cabin
Long Beach, Usa - Following an agreement unveiled at "APEX Expo".
JetBlue will become the first airline to introduce Airspace by Airbus on the A-320 Family, following an agreement unveiled at "APEX Expo". Its customers will experience this newest A-320 Family cabin aboard... more
Press releaseLess aircraft. Ryanair to end rostering cancellations by slowing growth this Winter
Dublin, Ireland - From November to March 2018
Ryanair today (27 Sept) confirmed it will slow its growth this winter (Nov 17 to Mar 18), by flying 25 less aircraft (of its 400 fleet) from November, and 10 fewer aircraft (of 445) from April 2018. By... more
PeopleNomination Committee for the Saab AGM 2018
Linkoping, Sweden - The Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 10 April 2018, in Linköping
The members of the Nomination Committee for the defence and security company Saab have now been appointed based on the shareholder structure on 31 August 2017, in accordance with a resolution by the Saab... more
CuriositiesHelsinki Airport’s luxury selection broadens
Helsinki, Finland - A jewelry, watches and accessories store worldwide in a location of this kind
As part of a collaborative ‘trinity’ partnership, the Finnish airport operator Finavia Corporation, Italian luxury brand Bulgari and global travel retailer Dufry have worked together to develop the fir... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger airport charges double in 10 years
Geneva, Switzerland - Tighter regulation needed
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) calls on the European Union to significantly strengthen economic regulation of major European airport monopolies by focusing on the interests of passengers.... more
HelicoptersMi-26Ts and Ka-32A11BC helicopters extinguish a major forest fire in China
Moscow, Russia - Near Dzianide, in Zhejiang province
The Mi-26Ts helicopter produced by Russian Helicopters (part of the Rostec State Corporation) supplied to China in the summer of 2016 extinguished a major forest fire near Dzianide, in Zhejiang province,... more
DefenseLeonardo's CEO speech at "Cybertech Europe" -VIDEO AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - Alessandro Profumo outlined strategies by the Italian Group regarding cybersecurity
The second edition of "Cybertech Europe", international event on the cybersecurity, began yesterday continues today in Rome (see for details AVIONEWS 1 and 2). The event has been opened with the speech... more
AirlinesRyanair's crisis has begun?
Rome, Italy - O'Leary apologizes to pilots and not to the Italian passsengers
The business model by Ryanair is based on a level of costs (included that of the job) extremely low, on the financing by airports and on use to the max of the ancillary revenues. In this way the low-cost... more
SecurityLeonardo chosen by the ESA as cyber security partner for the Galileo navigation system
Rome, Italy - The announcement today at the "Cybertech Europe" conference in Rome
Today at the "Cybertech Europe" conference in Rome, Leonardo announced that the company has been chosen by the European Space Agency (ESA) to conduct a study into the management of data security for the... more
IndustryIndra develops FFS for the H-145 helicopter
Rome, Italy - In collaboration with Airbus Helicopters
Indra, in collaboration with Airbus Helicopters, has developed the market's first Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for the H-145 helicopter, which has obtained the highest qualification —Certification Specifications -... more
Science and technologyATR signs deal with Phitek to supply IFE streaming; available from June 2018
Toulouse, France - Standalone wireless system will allow operators to enhance passenger experience
On the occasion of the "APEX Expo 2017", ATR has signed a deal with aircraft cabin technology supplier Amphenol Phitek Ltd. which will provide operators with the option of a standalone wireless In-Flight... more
Science and technologyEmbraer announces new Ifec supplier for its E-Jets E2 airplanes
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The industry has selected Meggitt Polymers & Composites and KID-Systeme
Embraer announces today that it has selected Meggitt Polymers & Composites and KID-Systeme as its new InFlight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) system suppliers for the E-Jets E2, the second generation... more
CargoQatar Airways announced order for two B-747/8F and four B-777/300ERs
Washington, Usa - Valued at $2.16 billion at list prices
Boeing and Qatar Airways announced an order for two B-747/8 Freighter aircraft and four B-777/300ERs (Extended Range), valued at USD 2.16 billion at list prices. The orders were previously unidentified... more
Civil aviationICAO and major aviation groups launch new joint report on economic benefits of air transport -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Montreal, Canada - In advance of "World Tourism Day" of tomorrow, on 27 September 2017
Aviation is essential to the economic development of cities, countries and regions everywhere, but governments can only optimize its benefits by addressing the sector’s critical infrastructure and resource n... more
Conferences5th Mint User Conference hosted by Superjet International in Venice
Venice, Italy - The company has offered its training center as event location
Mint Software Systems announced the kickoff of the 5th Mint User Conference, this year supported and hosted by Mint customer SuperJet International, who has offered their training center in Venice, Italy... more
Press releaseCancellations and punctuality: update by Ryanair
Dublin, Ireland - Regarding the actions made
Ryanair yesterday (25 Sept) updated its progress on the cancellation of 2,100 of its 130,000 flights in Sept and Oct as follows: – All 315,000 customers received email notices (on Mon 18th); – By... more
Fair and showsACH to display super yacht helicopters during "Monaco Show"
Marignane, France - Together with its sister brand ACJ (Airbus Corporate Jets)
ACH (Airbus Corporate Helicopters), Airbus’ private and business helicopter brand, will put on a tour de force with a range of helicopters during the "Monaco Yacht Show" (MYS), the greatest super yacht e... more
ConferencesNew analysis reveals intensifying airport competition in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - The key findings of this study were presented by Olivier Jankovec, DG of ACI EUROPE
Within the context of the current evaluation by the European Commission of the EU Directive on airport charges and in parallel to the World Routes air route development conference currently taking place... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Current status of the airberlin bidder negotiations
Berlin, Germany - Fair and structured investor procedure
On Monday 25 September 2017, the Supervisory Board of airberlin discussed the current status of the bidding negotiations for the sale of the company. Negotiations with Lufthansa AG and the British airline... more
ConferencesICAO SG stresses priorities for Caribbean reconstruction and tourism sector resilience
Montréal, Canada - After the devastating impacts of the 2017 hurricane season
In her address to the Directors General of Civil Aviation for the ICAO North and Central America and Caribbean (NACC) Region last week in Washington, DC, ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu stressed the UN... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Launched new joint report on economic benefits -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Brussels, Belgium - By ICAO, ICCAIA and other major aviation organisations
Aviation is essential to the economic development of cities, countries and regions everywhere, but governments can only optimise its benefits by addressing the sector’s critical infrastructure and resource n... more
AirportsTop 50 world’s most connected airports revealed by OAG -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
London, UK - And the top 25 for low-cost connections
OAG’s Megahubs International Index 2017 reveals the Top 50 most internationally connected airports. Calculated using OAG’s Connections Analyser, the list looks at those airports with the highest ratio of... more
DiscussionsAirplanes and history. On September 23, 1910: the fly over the Alps by Geo Chavez
Rome, Italy - The aviator reached the world record for altitude only a month before
Geo Chavez aviator of the Peruvian origins born in France, was the first man to perform a fly across the Alps, on September 23, 1910, from Switzerland to Italy, while competed to a competition of the "International... more
IndustryGermany and Norway funded five A-330 MRTT airplanes for NATO
Madrid, Spain - The two countries, together with Netherlands and Luxembourg, will have the esclusive right to operate them
Airbus Defence and Space has received a firm order for five A-330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transports aircraft from Europe’s organisation for the management of cooperative armament programmes –OCCAR– on be... more
AirportsLucky Air to commence flights at Helsinki Airport
Helsinki, Finland - More routes between Europe and China
The role of Helsinki Airport as a hub between Europe and Asia strengthens as Chinese Lucky Air commences flights to Finland in winter 2018. The Finnish airport operator (Finavia) has invested heavily in... more
AerospaceTAS-ESA: signed contract for the design definition of Smile module
Rome, Italy - Exploring the link between solar wind and magnetosphere
Thales Alenia Space (TAS) has recently been awarded one of three competitive studies funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead the design definition of the Payload Module (PLM) for SMILE (Solar... more
AirportsBudapest Airport’s Bordeaux bond
Budapest, Hungary - Its 16th route launch out of 26 announced for this year
Celebrating its 16th route launch out of 26 announced for this year, Budapest Airport has marked the commencement of its latest link, this time to Bordeaux in the wine-growing region of France. Expanding... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and restrictions. Trump modifies the "travel ban"
Washington, USA - The White House decided limitations to entries into the United States also for citizens of Chad, Venezuela and North Korea
On Sunday the President of the United States of America Donald Trump modified the "travel ban", the executive order that he decided a few months ago and that set bans and restrictions to entries into the... more
Accidents"Terracina Air Show": Eurofighter airplane crashed. The pilot, Gabriele Orlandi, dead -2 VIDEO
Latina, Italy - His body recovered. The accident happened before exhibition by the Italian PAN "Frecce Tricolori". Event cancelled
An Eurofighter airplane of the flight experimental Division of the Italian Air Force (AMI) crashed yesterday, in the final phase of its flight plan during the "Terracina Air Show", near Latina (Lazio Region).... more
SecurityEmirates A-380/800 airplane risks incident at Moscow airport, an investigation is ongoing
Moscow, Russia - It happened on September 10th, but there is strict confidentiality about what happened
The General Civil Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said that what happened in Moscow (Russia) on September 10th was a serious incident: an A-380/800 airplane of the Emirates airline... more
IndustryTurkish Airlines announces intent to order 40 Dreamliner airplanes
New York, Usa - Boeing, Turkish Industry establish Aerospace Initiative
Boeing and Turkish Airlines yesterday announced the airline's intention to order 40 B-787/9 Dreamliner airplanes. The order will be reflected on the industry Orders and Deliveries website once finalized. The... more