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HelicoptersBeijing 999 signs agreement for the first H-145 helicopter for medical rescue and SAR missions in China
Donauworth, Germany - The aircraft will be used to develop airborne mountain rescue services in the frame of the "2022 Winter Olympic Games" in Beijing
Beijing 999 Emergency Rescue Center (Beijing 999), a subsidiary of Beijing Red Cross Foundation, signed an agreement yesterday with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of one H-145, the first of its kind... more
PeopleItalian ENAV: the BoD appoints Roberta Neri as CEO and establishes Board Committees
Rome, Italy - Held under the chairmanship of Roberto Scaramella
The Board of Directors of ENAV SpA, appointed by the Shareholders’ meeting on 28 April 2017, held yesterday under the chairmanship of Roberto Scaramella, appointed Roberta Neri as Chief Executive Officer. T... more
Civil aviationJAA TO and AviAssist join forces to promote aviation safety in the African region
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands - The partnership aims to establish a long-term mutually beneficial association
The Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation (JAA TO), the non-profit aviation training organisation providing top-level training courses in multiple fields of aviation safety, and AviAssist, Africa’s i... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and environment. Italian ENAV: Flight Efficiency Plan; in 2016 saved 6 million kg of fuel
Rome, Italy - The impact of the Free Route programme launched last 8 December, with 4 million kg of fuel and 1 million km saved in 24 days
Enav, the Italian Air Navigation Service Provider introduced, back in 2008, a programme named Flight Efficiency Plan (FEP) consisting in the reconfiguration of the domestic airspace in order to reduce... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: first quarter ends on strong note for passenger traffic
Geneva, Switzerland - Rose 6.8%, capacity grew 6.1% and load factor climbed to 80.4%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2017 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 6.8%, compared... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. More passengers, baggage getting better
Rome, Italy - According to the "SITA Baggage Report 2017" released today
Baggage management by the world’s airlines improved again in 2016 as the industry focuses on technology investments and prepares for a step-change in handling by June 2018. According to the "SITA Baggage R... more
AirlinesCopa and Turkish begin code-share flights between Europe and Latin America
Istanbul, Turkey - Connections through the carriers’ ideally hubs in Panama, and in Turkey, the bridge country that connects the East and the West
Copa Airlines, subsidiary of Copa Holdings, and Turkish Airlines (TA), both members of Star Alliance, signed a code-share agreement which will offer passengers more flight options with connections through... more
AirportsBudapest Airport’s London expansion with Flybe
Budapest, Hungary - It launches its fifth direct connection
Launching its fifth direct connection to London, Budapest Airport has welcomed the inaugural flight of Flybe’s three times weekly service to London-Southend today. Expecting a 14% year-on-year increase i... more
AirportsCologne Bonn launched third London link
Cologne, Germany - The comment by director marketing and sales of the airport
Celebrating the arrival of its latest new airline partner, Cologne Bonn Airport launched a direct service to London-Southend on 1 May with Stobart Air, operated by Flybe. Immediately gaining a 7% share... more
Press releaseCJ EU. Collision aircraft-bird extraordinary event which may exempt from obligation pay compensation for flight delayed significantly
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Judgment in Case C-315/15 Marcela Pešková and Jirí Pešká v Travel Service as
"On 10 August 2013, Marcela Pešková and Jirí Pešká wished to travel from Burgas (Bulgaria) to Ostrava (Czech Republic) by taking a flight operated by the Czech airline Travel Service. Before its departure to O... more
IndustryWOW air takes delivery of its first A-320neo airplane
Toulouse, France - The Iceland-based airline to strengthen its all Airbus fleet
WOW air the low-fare airline based in Iceland has taken delivery in the last days of its first A-320neo on lease from Air Lease Corporation. WOW air is an all Airbus operator with 12 aircraft in its fleet... more
AirportsBergamo Airport launches high frequency link to Naples
Bergamo, Italy - Further progression in the diversification of its network
Earlier this week Bergamo celebrated further progression in the diversification of its network launching Ryanair’s four times daily service to Naples. Reflecting the Italian airport’s, as well as the ult... more
Finance and economyAirplanes. Ana Holdings financial results for the year ended March 31, 2017
Tokyo, Japan - Traffic data and outlook
ANA HOLDINGS reported its consolidated financial results for fiscal year 2016 (April 2016 - March 2017). Overview ・Record operating income thanks to increased cost efficiency, improved passenger s... more
IndustryBoeing KC-46A Tanker aircraft joins flight test program
Washington, Usa - Newest airplane is third for testing in full KC-46 configuration
Boeing now has six aircraft in its KC-46 tanker test program, expanding its ability to complete ground and flight-test activities as it progresses toward first deliveries to the US Air Force. The newest... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space to provide Integrated Transponder for TeamIndus Moon Mission
Rome, Italy - It is a private space exploration company out of India, building a spacecraft to land on the Moon in early 2018
Thales Alenia Space (TAS) has been chosen by TeamIndus to provide the Integrated S Band Transponder on board its Lunar Landing Spacecraft system to transmit video and images from the Rover. TAS is a world... more
AirportsEl Al Israel Airlines in November at MIA
Miami, Usa - Airport will be first in the Southeast and fifth in the USA with non-stop service to Israel
EL AL Israel Airlines announced yesterday the launch of the only Miami-Tel Aviv non-stop service, starting in November with three weekly roundtrip flights operating on B-777/200 aircraft. The US city will... more
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