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Finance and economyLeonardo: BoD examined and approved the results of the 1Q2017 - SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - Higher orders and improved profitability
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, examined and unanimously approved the results of the first quarter 2017. The highlights are: • New O... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and results. American Airlines Group reports first quarter profit
Fort Worth, Usa - Deferred the first delivery of A-350 XWBs from 2018 to 2020
American Airlines Group Inc. reported its first-quarter 2017 results, including these highlights: - Recorded a first-quarter 2017 pre-tax profit of $365 million, or $491 million excluding net special... more
HelicoptersThe first fleet of H-135 EMS helicopters of the French SAF is operational
Marignane, France - Third aircraft delivered to the operator this year
Airbus Helicopters has completed according to the conctract deliveries of three light twin-engine H-135s for emergency medical services (EMS) operations by SAF Group. The first aircraft is currently in... more
AirlinesWhat will happen to supply companies after the compulsory administration of Alitalia?
Rome, Italy - A serious crìsis for all allied air transport industries in Italy as a consequence
What will happen with the compulsory administration? Given that the bridging loan that was approved by the Italian Government is necessary for the future operations of the airline, let's see what will... more
Press releaseAirplanes (3). Alitalia. Against bridging loan Italian Codacons addressed to European Commission
Rome, Italy - "Nth State aid to the airline". A bill that "increases to EUR 8 bn" that will pay the citizens on the case of insolvency
"Against the bridging loan for EUR 600 millions to Alitalia decided yesterday by the Government Italian Codacons wrote to the European Commission, asking to reject the operation. 'Once again the State... more
PeopleAirplanes (2). Italian MISE on Alitalia: extraordinary administration and commissioners appointed
Rome, Italy - They are Luigi Gubitosi, Enrico Laghi and Stefano Paleari
The Italian Economic Development Minister, Carlo Calenda arranged yesterday with decree the admission of Alitalia to the extraordinary administration, according to the Marzano decree law. With the same... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Italian Council of ministers on Alitalia: the bridging loan approved for EUR 600m in six months -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - Urgent measures to ensure the service continuity performed by the airline
The Council of ministers met yesterday, on Tuesday May 2, 2017 at 6:15pm at Palazzo Chigi, under the presidency by President Paolo Gentiloni. Secretary the undersecretary of the Presidency, Maria Elena... more
AirlinesSAS to fly direct from Stockholm to Miami from October
Stockholm, Sweden - This route complements the departures from Copenhagen and Oslo
The launch yesterday of another direct route to the USA, which will be added to the SAS winter timetable for 2017. The route between Stockholm and Miami complements the departures from Copenhagen and Oslo.... more
CargoAircraft and results. IATA: global air freight demand increases 14% in March
Geneva, Switzerland - All regions, with the exception of Latin America, reported year-on-year increases in demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released March 2017 demand growth results for global air freight markets showing a 14% expansion measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) compared... more
PeopleAlfano had a phone conversation with Netanyahu
Rome, Italy - "Excellent bilateral relations existing between the two Countries"
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and of International Cooperation Angelino Alfano had a phone conversation with the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu. "Just before the vote -Alfano said- I... more
PeopleAnn Wolgers appointed as new press officer at Saab
Linkoping, Sweden - She took up her position on May 2
Defence and Security company Saab has appointed Ann Wolgers as the new Press Officer. She took up her position on May 2. She was most recently employed at the Swedish Prime Minister’s Office where she h... more
AirlinesBritish Airways unveils plans for "JFK" T1 in NY
Milan, Italy - The redesign will be complete at the end of next year
British Airways unveiled details of its multi-million pound re-design for New York-"JFK" T7, the airline’s flagship US airport. New CGI images give customers a first glimpse of what the terminal will l... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Embraer releases 1st quarter 2017 results -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Sao Josè dos Campos, Brazil - Hightlights
Embraer releases 1st quarter 2017 results Highlights: • In 1Q17, Embraer delivered 18 commercial and 15 executive (11 light and 4 large) jets, representing a decline from the 21 commercial and 2... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia (3): Ambrosini, Gubitosi and Laghi will be the commissioners appointed by the Government
Rome, Italy - The council of ministers will name them at 6pm of today
The council of ministers will gather today at 6pm. It will elect three commissioners who will manage the Alitalia's extraordinary administration period and to decide also on the bridging-loan that must... more
Press releaseAirplanes and Alitalia (2) specifies some points on different matters
Rome, Italy - Wrongly reported by recent media in the last days
"Some recent media speculation about Alitalia and its minority shareholder Etihad Airways have wrongly reported matters that have no factual basis. The facts are these. Alitalia’s sale to Etihad Airways o... more
Finance and economyItalian ENAV: the shareholders' meeting approved the 2016 financial statements
Rome, Italy - New Board of Directors appointed for the three-year period 2017-2019
The Shareholders' Meeting of ENAV SpA, held last Friday, approved the financial statements of the company for the year 2016 and viewed the consolidated financial statements for the Group. Main consolidated... more
AirlinesInaugural Korean Air flight now connects Barcelona to Far East Asia
Seoul, Korea - The route served by a B-777/200ER aircraft
Korean Air’s maiden flight KE915 from Seoul, South Korea to Barcelona, Spain touched down at Barcelona International Airport at 20:10 on Friday 28th April. The inaugural flight was welcomed by officials f... more
IndustryThales Alenia Space to build a new automated facility dedicated to PVA for satellite solar panels
Rome, Italy - The company makes its mark on Industry 4.0 and smart data
Thales Alenia Space (TAS) announced today that it will build a new facility in Hasselt, Belgium, dedicated to the automated manufacturing of photovoltaic assemblies (PVA), the electricity generating cells... more
AirportsSummer season continues to build at Liverpool Airport
Liverpool, UK - A busy April with passenger numbers over 7% higher than 2016
The Bank Holiday week-end saw the start of two more new services at Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" as the Summer season continues to build and follows a busy April with passenger numbers over 7% higher... more
PeopleThe Italian Undersecretary of State Della Vedova took part in a meeting on the denuclearisation of North Korea
Rome, Italy - He expressed Italy's firm condemnation of nuclear and missile programme
In New York the Italian Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Benedetto Della Vedova, took part in the last days in a ministerial-level meeting of the UN Security... more
Press releaseRyanair to seek refund of EUR 15m in taxes/fines from the French social security authority who must now accept Irish certificates
Dublin, Ireland - ECJ ruling in the "A Rosa" case upholds EU rules on social insurance payments by international transport workers
Ryanair accepted the decision of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in the “A Rosa” case which has upheld the EU rules on social insurance payments for international transport workers. The ECJ has det... more
Press releaseAirplanes and crisis. Alitalia start extraordinary administration phase
Rome, Italy - The BoD, having acknowledged its situation, has decided unanimously to proceed with the filing for it
"Alitalia’s shareholders meeting, convened today, noted with deep regret the outcome of the referendum among the employees. The negative vote has determined the inability to implement the relaunch and r... more
CuriositiesMiami Airport: photo exhibition celebrates early childhood education
Miami, Usa - A gallery of 25 portraits with special moments between children and adults
On April 27, the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD), in partnership with The Children’s Movement of Florida, the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe and three award-winning photojournalists, u... more
ConferencesAirplanes and conferences. First Easa/Caac safety conference promotes aviation improvements
Cologne, Germany - Bringing together leading CEOs from the European and Chinese industry
The Executive Director of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Patrick Ky and the Vice Administrator of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), Li Jian opened on 27 April 2017 the joined... more
SecurityEASA on EC-225 helicopter accident in Norway occurred a year ago -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Cologne, Germany - The Agency takes note of the publication today by the AIBN of the preliminary investigation report
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) takes note of the publication today by the Accident Investigation Board Norway (AIBN) of the preliminary investigation report of the tragic accident of an Airbus... more
UAS-DronesPhoto and UAV. Airbus completes 1,500th target drone aircraft
Friedrichshafen, Germany - It will soon enter service on behalf of the German Armed Forces
Airbus has completed the 1,500th target drone (Do-DT – direct target) at the Friedrichshafen site, which will soon enter service on behalf of the German Armed Forces. Since 2002, around 40 employees f... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Eurocae and European pilots announce strategic partnership
Brussels, Belgium - The organisations agreed on reinforced cooperation on the development of standards for better & safer aviation
EUROCAE & the European Cockpit Association (ECA) mark the start of a closer partnership with the signature of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). On 28 of April 2017 the organisations agreed on reinforced... more
CuriositiesThis year Finland celebrates its hundred years of independence. Celebrations began in January at Helsinki Airport
Helsinki, Finland - Finavia takes part to the festivities throughout the year
This year Finland celebrates its hundred years of independence. Now, to honor the 100-year-old Finland, Finavia rides Helsinki Airport passengers from terminal to the airplane on various Finland-themed... more
PeopleEmbraer announces leadership changes at Savis-Bradar
São Paulo, Brazil - Marcus Tollendal leaves the position of CEO and will assume a role in identifying new business opportunities for Defense & Security
Embraer announces leadership changes at Savis Tecnologias e Sistemas SA and Bradar Indústria SA, whose operations were consolidated in March 2016. Marcus Tollendal leaves the position of Chief Executive... more
IndustryEmbraer and American Airlines sign a contract for four additional E-175 airplanes
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The deliveries will start in the last quarter of this year
Embraer and American Airlines Group (AAG) have signed a firm order for four E-175 jets. The contract, in addition to the original order placed by the airline in 2013, for 60 airplanes, has a value of USD... more
AirlinesEU: yes to bridging loan by the Italian Government to Alitalia up to 400 million Euros. But...
Rome, Italy - It is required that a sale be worked for, Minister Calenda says. Padoan excludes that the Italian Deposit and Loan Bank may intevene
The Italian Minister of Economic Development Carlo Calenda reported it in an interview to the tv show "Otto e Mezzo": Europe granted a "bridging loan of about EUR 400 million to the condition that a sale... more
Press releaseAlitalia and airplanes: regular flight programme and services
Rome, Italy - No changes to flight schedule or operations
"Alitalia reiterates that a staff vote against the company’s turnaround plan has not impacted its current or future flight schedule. All services are operating as normal. The purchase of new tickets c... more
AirlinesPlanes and crisis. CFO of Lufthansa about Alitalia: we do not want to buy it
Rome, Italy - This is the position of the German Group according to what was said in a conference call today. The possibility had been rumored by media and "hoped" yesterday by Italian Minister Calenda
The possibility that Lufthansa might be interested in buying Alitalia had been rumored so much by Italian media that yesterday the Italian Minister of Economic Development Carlo Calenda, being asked on... more
AirportsNew Avinor Oslo Airport officially open
Oslo, Norway - The increased capacity is at approx. 32 million passengers annually
At noon today, the new Oslo Airport was officially opened, courtesy of Minister of Transport and Communications, Ketil Solvik-Olsen. Norway’s main airport opened within budget and on time. The increased c... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports first-quarter results
Chicago, Usa - Backlog grew to USD 480 billion
Boeing reports first-quarter results and raises EPS guidance. The highlights: - GAAP EPS of $2.34 and core EPS (non-GAAP) of $2.01 on solid execution - Revenue of $21.0 billion reflecting 210 commercial... more
AirportsAirplanes and environment. Global airport industry hard at work to reduce and eliminate its CO2 emissions
Brussels, Belgium - 189 airports across the world now certified at one of the 4 levels of Airport Carbon Accreditation
With international airline emissions soon to be subject to the CORSIA (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation) agreement struck at ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)... more
Press releaseCJ EU: Opinion of the Advocate General in cases Crewlink/Ryanair
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Disputes to contracts of employment of hostesses and stewards come within jurisdiction of courts of place ‘where or from which’ those employees principally carry out their obligations
"Ryanair and Crewlink are companies established under Irish law and have their registered offices in Ireland. Ryanair is active in the international passenger air transport sector. Crewlink specialises... more
ConferencesAirplanes. "MRO Americas 2017": ATR renews and expands maintenance agreements with three Latin American and Caribbean operators
Toulouse, France - GMA signed with Avianca Holdings, Easyfly and Caribbean Airlines
The European's regional aircraft manufacturer ATR has taken the opportunity of the "MRO Americas 2017", currently being held in Orlando, USA, to announce the signing of maintenance agreements with three... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports first quarter (Q1) 2017 results -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Amsterdam, Holland - The industry confirmed its guidance for the full year
Airbus reports First Quarter (Q1) 2017 results. The highlights: • Revenues €13bn; EBIT Adjusted €240m; EBIT (reported) €852m; EPS (reported) €0.79 • Q1 financials reflect delivery phasing and divestm... more
CargoMiami Airport: pharma cargo partners increase
Miami, Usa - It will enter into World Trade Month having recently achieved three major milestones in the growth of its hub network
Miami International Airport (MIA), America’s busiest US airport for international freight and the one of the North American airports designated a pharmaceutical freight hub by the International Air Transport A... more
AirlinesEmirates: all flights to Spain operated by A-380 airplane
Dubai, UAE - As of next September 1st served with this model in a three class configuration
Emirates announced yesterday that all of its flights to Spain will be operated by the A-380 airplane. In addition to the existing double daily service to Barcelona, the airline will operate a double daily... more
IndustryBeechcraft planes for Argentina, the US DoD awards an 88 million dollar contract
Washington, USA - The agreement with Argentina Air Force is for four T-6C+ aircraft, pilot training and a maintenance package
The Department of Defence (DoD) of the United States reported on Tuesday to have approved a contract between Beechcraft and the Air Force of Argentina to supply -by April 30, 2018- four T-6C+ aircraft,... more
ConferencesAirplanes. IATA: global standards, cooperation and data key to keeping aviation safe
Seoul, Republic of Korea - Its CEO and DG declared it at the "Safety and Flight Operations Conference"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged aviation safety stakeholders to reinforce their commitment to a safety framework based on global standards, cooperation and dialogue, and effective... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. EASA launches a consultation for new Certification Specifications for Airports -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Cologne, Germany - The public consultation on this so called Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) ends 31 May 2017
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) proposes new certification specifications (CS) for aerodrome design in order to facilitate the operations of modern large aeroplanes at existing aerodromes. Modern... more
Military aviationEurofighter Typhoon airplane: dual firing markes major mileston on Meteor programme
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Operational evaluation with UK Royal Air Force due to begin later in 2017
A Eurofighter Typhoon airplane has successfully completed a simultaneous firing of two MBDA Meteor Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missiles as part of a major programme of work to integrate the weapon on... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and history: the "Glorious" Gazelle celebrates 50 years
Marignane, France - Today 470 units are still in service
Airbus Helicopters celebrated yesterday the 50th anniversary of the Gazelle’s maiden flight during a conference at the museum of aviation in St Victoret, near the company headquarters in France. Fifty y... more
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia (2). Poletti: to guarantee a continuity without that the airlines become an expense for citizens
Rome, Italy - The Italian Minister of Labour tells about the company in a radio interview: if shareholders will confirm the decision of the BoD it will be a duty of the special commissioners to study its future chances
The Italian Minister of Labour Giuliano Poletti confirms what he recently said and at the moment excludes that Alitalia might be nationalized. In a radio interview at the Rai show "Radio anch'io" Poletti... more
Military aviationAirplanes and photo: Spanish Air Force A-400M arrived at "FAMEX 2017"
Santa Lucia, Mexico - It is on static display before returning to its home base in Zaragoza
The first Spanish Air Force Airbus A-400M new generation airlifter has arrived yesterday afternoon at Santa Lucía Air Base in México to be displayed at the "FAMEX 17" exhibition. The aircraft will b... more
AirlinesAirplanes and Alitalia. Italian PM Gentiloni: disappointed for the missed opportunity, there aren't the conditions to nationalize
Benevento, Italy - The Italian Prime Minister on a visit in the Campania Region confirms the Government's committment to citizens, users and taxpayers. Now it is more difficult to take up the challenge
"I can't be silent about my concern for what is happening in these hours to an important Italian company as Alitalia", the Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni said this morning, commenting the situation... more
AirportsDubai International Airport: passenger traffic up 7.4% in Q1
Dubai, UAE - Over 22 million passengers welcomed
Passenger traffic at the world’s number one airport for international passenger numbers, Dubai International (DXB), climbed 7.4 per cent during the first quarter of 2017 to 22,496,596 compared to 20,948,690 r... more