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AirlinesAircraft and carriers. Lufthansa-Brussels Airlines: shaping the future together
Milan, Italy - The German one takes over 100% of SN Airholding, the Belgian fully integrated into the Group as of 2018
After Lufthansa and the shareholders of SN Airholding had agreed on the terms of the complete takeover, Deutsche Lufthansa AG’s Executive Board yesterday decided to exercise the call option for the outstanding 5... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Volotea-SR Technics: a ten-year engine agreement
Milan, Italy - 10 A-319 in 2017 and 40 in 2022
SR Technics, a world MRO service provider, announced that it has been awarded with a ten-year exclusive PbH (power by the hour) agreement from Volotea, the airline of mid and small‐sized European cities. I... more
AirportsBudapest Airport bound for the Balkans
Budapest, Hungary - Further development of its already solid route network announced, after 11 million passengers
Just days after passing the 11 million passenger threshold, Budapest Airport announces further development of its already solid route network with the significant launch of Wizz Air’s new links to the B... more
AerospaceGalileo: Spaceopal awarded the management of the European satellite navigation programme's operations
Brussels, Belgium - The contract signed today in Brussels, at the headquarters of the EC. A ten year agreement, value of up to EUR 1.5 billion
Spaceopal, equal joint-venture between Telespazio (LeonardoFinmeccanica/Thales) and DLR-GfR (subsidiary of the German Space Agency DLR) won the GSOp (Galileo System Operator) tender, issued by the GSA... more
Weather forecastsTAS to supply meteorological data acquisition and product generation section of the ground system for Metop satellites
Rome, Italy - This part is designated PDAP
EUMETSAT, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites, has chosen Thales Alenia Space (TAS) to provide a key subassembly in theground segment for the Eumetsat Polar System... more
DiscussionsTilt-rotors: another Osprey (hybrid, airplane-helicopter) crashed in Japan. Five wounded
Okinawa, Japan - Tokyo protests and asks again the grounding pending on the explanations on the causes
Another MV-22B Osprey crashed last Tuesday in shallow sea waters off shore of Okinawa (east of Nago city), in Japan. And it is only the last of a series of crashes that have seen involved these aircraft... more
Civil aviationAircraft and carriers. Singapore Airlines-Lufthansa: JV approved
Milan, Italy - By CCS, the local Competition Commission
Singapore Airlines (SIA) welcomed the Competition Commission of Singapore’s (CCS) approval of its proposed joint-venture with the Lufthansa Group. The CCS decision is another step that will enable the t... more
IndustrySCAC delivers the third Sukhoi Business Jet airplane to the Royal Thai Air Force
Moscow, Russia - RTAF received two SBJ under the previous contract in July 2016
JSC Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC), SuperJet International (SJI) and the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) signed a contract for the delivery of another Sukhoi Business Jet (SBJ). This aircraft represents the... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers first Legacy 450 business aircraft made in Melbourne
Melbourne-Florida, Usa - The second jet is already on the assembly line
Embraer delivered the first Legacy 450 mid-light business jet airplane assembled at its Melbourne plant. The aircraft was delivered to an undisclosed US customer, who currently owns a Phenom 300 light... more
PeopleWashington Airport. Mark Uncapher joins Airports Authority BoD
Washington, Usa - He was appointed to a six-year term
Mark Uncapher joined the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board of directors at its monthly meeting Wednesday. He was appointed to a six-year term by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, effective... more
AirportsHindu prayer room sought for Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - Opened in 1912, FRA served over 61 million passengers during 2015
Hindus have urged for a “Hindu Prayer Room” at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Germany, which is one of the world’s dozen largest airports. FRA already has Christian, Jewish and Muslim prayer rooms—a total o... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Increase of capital? NO by Intesa San Paolo, that says YES to the financing
Rome, Italy - "On the condition that there is a corporate organization and of equity able to support the business"
Gian Maria Gros-Pietro, President of the BoD of Intesa San Paolo, spoke clearly when he declared alongside of the ABI's executive a firm "Don't participate" to a potential capital increase of the ex-flag... more
HelicoptersCanadian EMS operator Ornge signs support contract for AW-139 helicopter fleet
Rome, Italy - Six year agreement extends logistics support and maintenance services
Leonardo-Finmeccanica today announced that it has signed a contract with Canadian emergency medical services (EMS) operator Ornge for an additional six years of logistics support and component repair and... more
IndustryAir Caraïbes takes delivery of its first ATR-72/600 aircraft
Toulouse, France - With the arrival of three airplanes, the company will be able to modernize and increase its regional fleet
French airline Air Caraïbes took delivery of its first ATR-72/600 today. The aircraft, delivered in Toulouse, is part of an order for three units, placed in 2014 and delivery of which will continue until... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines launches its direct services to Zanzibar
Ankara, Turkey - The airline now reaches 50 destinations in Africa
Turkish Airlines has launched yesterday its direct flights between Istanbul and Zanzibar. Following this addition, the airline will now be flying to 293 destinations worldwide; 50 of which are in Africa.... more
Science and technologySaab develops new, individualized training app for soldiers
Linkoping, Sweden - Called WE:Go
Defense and security company Saab has developed a new app called WE:Go for soldiers using Saab’s GAMER instrumented training system. Currently, most training after-action reviews present the exercise r... more
HelicoptersTwo additional AW-119Kx EMS helicopters sold to Life Link III
Rome, Italy - Over 115 Leonardo’s EMS aircraft now in service across North America
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced today at the "Air Medical Transport Conference", taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina, that Life Link III of the uppermidwest United States has purchased an additional... more
HelicoptersContract for additional 30 AW helicopters sets largest EMS programme in China
Rome, Italy - More than 180 Leonardo aircraft of various types have been sold to Chinese customers to date
Leonardo-Finmeccanica and Chinese company Sino-US Intercontinental Helicopter Investment announced today the signature of a contract for 30 helicopters in EMS (Emergency Medical Service) configuration... more
Finance and economyChange in AIR: Airbus Group share becomes Airbus
Amsterdam, Holland - In January 2017
Airbus Group will change its stock market listing name to Airbus in January 2017. This follows the decision announced in September to merge its Group structure with the Commercial Aircraft division. Once... more
ReportManhattan: that airplane at low altitude that has terrorized citizens and authorities
New York, Usa - It was a C-130 in mapping mission of the area around the Trump Tower
The American authorities, according to the "NBC" reported in these hours, have been to clarify a fact that has put an alarm status all Manahattan, when a C-130 military airplane has begun to fly over persistently... more
ConferencesAirplanes and conference. 4th ACES: an Athens International Airport initiative
Athens, Greece - The prospects of airports and ports synergies and their impact on destinations
The 4th Airport Chief Executives’ Symposium (ACES – Athens), an Athens International Airport initiative hosted in Athens on an annual basis, was successfully held on December 12th. The ACES Symposium aim... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Ryanair, 2017 in Italy. O'Leary offers support to Alitalia and met Delrio. Perhaps also Ball...
Rome, Italy - "Alitalia-Skyteam is a crazy agreement"
Also CEO Michael O'Leary there was at the presentation of the new development plans in Italy for 2017 by Ryanair happened yesterday morning in Rome. The Chief Executive Officer of the Irish low-cost, after... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS received ten years ago the e-content award: a long way went since then...
Rome, Italy - Besides a special mention
AVIONEWS received exactly ten years ago two prizes during the "eContent Award Italy 2006" in Milan. In fact our aeronautical press agency competed for the eEntertainment and eScience categories, winning... more
UAS-DronesICAO launches unmanned aircraft systems toolkit
Montreal, Canada - On the occasion of International Civil Aviation Day
Aimed at assisting consumers and remote pilots regardless of their skills and experience, the UN agency for civil aviation (ICAO) launched its new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Toolkit on the occasion... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers two Phenom 300 airplanes to China’s Colorful Yunnan General Aviation
Melbourne-Florida, Usa - This is the first time the industry has delivered its US-made executive jets to a Chinese customer
Embraer delivered two Phenom 300 airplanes yesterday to Colorful Yunnan General Aviation, a newly established executive jet customer based in Yunnan province, Southwest China. This is the first time the... more
AirportsAci Europe: Manchester Airport and Hyderabad Airport become carbon neutral
Brussels, Belgium - 37% of air passengers worldwide now travel through airports certified under the 4 levels of the ACA programme
Hot on the heels of the recent COP22 climate negotiations, Aci Europe has the announcement of 2 airports becoming carbon neutral: Manchester Airport and Hyderabad "Rajiv Gandhi International Airport",... more
IndustryItalian Air Force receives first two P-72A (ATR-72MP) airplanes
Rome, Italy - It represents the modern frontier in maritime patrol aircraft; it may also be used in in other events
Leonardo-Finmeccanica delivered the first two of a total four ATR-72MP airplanes to the Italian Air Force. Designated P-72A by the Italian Air Force, the aircraft will replace the Air Force’s obsolete B... more
Airports11 million reasons to celebrate at Budapest Airport
Budapest, Hungary - It will invest approximately €180 million into its infrastructure over the next three years
Following an impressive month of 15% growth in passenger traffic in November, Budapest Airport has today welcomed its 11 millionth passenger this year, the first time this milestone has been reached in... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Ryanair presents its development plan 2017 in Rome
Rome, Italy - Thanks to Renzi's Government the next will be its year with major growth in Italy
Ryanair, the low-cost airline confirmed today that 2017 will be its year of major growth in Italy, due to for the most part to the Renzi Government's decision to cancel the increase of EUR 2.50 of the... more
HelicoptersSix additional AW-139 helicopters to the Italian Customs and Border Protection Service (Guardia di Finanza)
Rome, Italy - Aircraft to perform maritime surveillance and patrol, maritime and mountain reconnaissance, law enforcement and homeland security
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced today it has signed a contract to supply six additional AW-139 intermediate twin helicopters to the Italian Customs and Border Protection Service (Guardia di Finanza), including... more
IndustryBoeing board raises dividend to 30%, renews share repurchase authorization
Chicago, Usa - Dennis Muilenburg, Chairman, President and CEO said it
The Boeing board of directors yesterday declared the company's quarterly dividend will increase 30 percent to $1.42 per share. The board also replaced the existing share repurchase program with a new $14... more
IndustryGermany receives first tactical standard A-400M airplane
Seville, Spain - The aircraft is able to fly in areas subject to military threats
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered to the German Air Force its first A-400M transport aircraft qualified for tactical operations and able to fly in areas subject to military threats. The aircraft... more
SecurityDubai International Airport to wish 7 million passengers
Dubai, UAE - A series of tips issued by Dubai Airport to face the holiday travel peak
Dubai International (DXB) is full of festive cheer as it prepares to welcome some 7 million passengers during December with an exciting array of seasonal activities, promotions, prize giveaways and entertainment... more
ConferencesICAO concludes successful 2016 air services negotiation event
Montreal, Canada - The next ICAN2017 will take place in Sri Lanka in December
The 9th ICAO Air Services Negotiation Conference (ICAN2016) wound up successfully in Nassau, Bahamas on Friday, with 67 States/territories taking advantage of the event’s cost-effective multi-negotiation f... more
PeopleAircraft, carriers and roles. Star Alliance: new Chairman of the CEB
Los Angeles, Usa - It is Pedro Heilbron and replace Calin Rovinescu, who held the post for the last four years
Pedro Heilbron, CEO of Copa Holdings and of Copa Airlines, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). He succeeds Calin Rovinescu, President and Chief Executive... more
Civil aviationAircraft and jobs: assessment days in Italy for cabin crew
Milan, Italy - The dates fixed in December 2016 (11) and in January 2017 (14)
Ryanair plans to recruit an additional 2,000 Cabin Crew during 2017 to meet massive growth levels. Crewlink, an official the low-cost Training and Recruitment Partner, will be recruiting to fill these... more
ReportThe new Italian Government: the Gentiloni's ministers. Delrio remains at the Transports. This morning the presentation at the Chamber
Rome, Italy - No change at Defence, where Roberta Pinotti stays took office
The ministers of the Gentiloni's Government: All confirmed: Pier Carlo Padoan, Economy ministry Carlo Calenda, Economic development Roberta Pinotti, remains at the Defence Beatrice Lorenzin Health... more
DefenseLithuania strengthens its air defence capability with RBS 70 simulators
Linkoping, Sweden - Saab has received an order. Deliveries will take place during 2018
Defence and security company Saab has received an order for RBS 70 simulators from the Lithuanian Armed Forces. Deliveries will take place during 2018. The Lithuanian Armed Forces have been an RBS 70... more
IndustryBoeing begins final assembly on first B-787/10 Dreamliner
North Charleston, Usa - First test airplane enters its next phase of production
Boeing teammates in North Charleston, SC, started final assembly of the first B-787/10 Dreamliner airplane, marking yet another on-time important step for the development program. The first aircraft will... more
IndustryCanada selects C-295W aircraft for SAR
Seville, Spain - The airplanes will be delivered starting three years after contract award
The Government of Canada announced in the last days that it had selected the C-295W for its Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue Program. As part of the FWSAR program, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space ELiTeBUS 1000 platform awarded in the NASA Rapid III catalog
Rome, Italy - Designed and developed in France has been built on the flight heritage of the PROTEUS
Thales Alenia Space, the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo-Finmeccanica (33%), announced that its satellite platform ELiTeBUS 1000 has been accepted by the Rapid Spacecraft Development Office... more
AirportsDoha Airport announced long-term commitment to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions
Doha, Qatar - It renews its Airports Council International Airport Carbon Accreditation
Hamad International Airport (HIA) is celebrating its successful renewal of the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme by announcing a long-term commitment to... more
SecurityAircraft pilot mental fitness: EASA puts forward new rules for air operations -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Cologne, Germany - Next steps
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) published last days a proposal to the European Commission on new operational rules to better support pilot mental fitness. EASA’s proposal is part of its Action P... more
IndustryRR: Trent 1000 TEN powers B-787 for first time
London, UK - It marks the latest phase in the engine’s development programme
The Rolls-Royce (RR) Trent 1000 TEN has powered a B-787 Dreamliner flight for the first time. The flight, which took off and landed at Boeing Field, Seattle, Washington, US, marks the latest phase in... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Air France leaves spin-off plan maintenance field
Paris, France - One of more profitable business units for the French-Dutch Group
The CEO said it in a letter to the employees. The aircraft maintenance is one of more profitable business units for the French-Dutch Group. This division of Air France-KLM, at the second place in the market... more
AirlinesTalks again between Lufthansa and VC's pilot union
Berlin, Germany - Among the theories under consideration also the possibility of an arbitration
Vereinigung Cockpit (VC), that represents 5400 pilots of the different airlines of the Group (Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo, Germanwings), received at the end of last week a new proposal by the carrier and... more
SecurityAirplanes. EC adds Iran Aseman Airlines in the black-list; 193 carriers banned from EU skies -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Brussels, Belgium - The Commission removes all Kazakh airlines from EU Air Safety List
The European Commission updated the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that do not meet international safety standards, and are therefore subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in November 2016: passenger growth despite pilot strike
Frankfurt, Germany - Group Airports in its international portfolio report mixed results
With some 4.1 million passengers served in November 2016, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) saw passenger traffic increase by 4.9 percent compared to the previous year, despite the Lufthansa pilot strike affecting... more
PeopleNBAA marks passing of astronaut, aviation champion John Glenn
Washington, Usa - At age 95
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen reflected on the loss of former astronaut and US Sen. John Glenn, who passed away Dec. 8 in his home state of Ohio at age 95. He... more
Civil aviationSESAR: over 360 trial flights successfully completed by 15 major aviation partners demonstrate benefits of its solutions at airports
Brussels, Belgium - More than half of which were performed by Lufthansa and SWISS on revenue flights using various aircraft types
In 2015 and 2016, fifteen partners from across the aviation sector worked closely together to deliver one of the most ambitious large-scale demonstrations in Europe. The Augmented Approaches to Land (AAL)... more