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AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Alitalia: BoD of today
Rome, Italy - It will reconvene later this week
The Italian airline Alitalia informs in a note that "Alitalia’s Board of Directors met today, 12 December, as scheduled to review the strategy for the second phase of the airline’s long term Industrial Pla... more
HelicoptersCMIG Leasing takes delivery of China’s 100th helicopter from the Ecureuil family
Beijing, China - The H-125 will be deployed for power line surveillance, geographic surveys and aerial videography missions
CMIG Leasing received a brand new H-125 helicopter from Airbus Helicopters in Marignane, France, making it the 100th Ecureuil family helicopter to operate in China’s skies. This aircraft will be operated b... more
IndustryBoeing-Iran agreement for 80 airplanes (2): the details of the contract
Seattle, Usa - Valued at USD 16 billion, it includes widebody single-aisle aircraft
Boeing and Iran Air announced an agreement yesterday for 80 aircraft that includes 50 B-737 MAX 8s, 15 B-777/300ERs and 15 B-777/9s, valued at $16.6 billion at list prices. Based on its Memorandum of... more
AirportsThe number of Chopin Airport passengers increased by a third in November
Warsaw, Poland - That's 31.5 percent more than last year
1.02 million people had been handled at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw in November. That's 31.5 percent more than last year. For the first time in its history the Warsaw Airport handled more than one million... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV is totally extraneous relative to the alleged irregularities of its investment in ENAV North Atlantic
Rome, Italy - The press release diffused by the Italian flight assistance company
In relation to the articles published last Thursday by certain Italian newspapers relative to the alleged irregularities of Enav’s investment in Enav North Atlantic LLC, Enav declares that it is totally e... more
IndustryUSD 16.6 billions to Boeing for supply 80 passenger-aircraft to Iran Air
Tehran, Iran - The agreement, the first after 37 years
Iran Air, the Iranian flag carrier, signed an agrement (USD 16.6 billion) with Boeing for the supply of 80 passenger-airplanes (50 B-737 and 30 B-737). First delivery in 2018. It is the first agreement... more
HelicoptersGerman Navy NH-90 Sea Lion helicopter performed maiden flight
Donauwörth, Germany - The Armed Forces to receive 18 of these units
On Thursday, the NH-90 Sea Lion naval multi-role helicopter took off on its on-schedule maiden flight at Airbus Helicopters in Donauwörth. The Sea Lion has an increased number of sensors and improved... more
SecurityDOT proposes rule to protect airline passengers from being unwillingly exposed to voice calls on aircraft
Washington, Usa - Currently, the Federal Communications Commission’s rules prohibit the use of mobile devices on certain radio frequencies onboard airplanes, voice calls included
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced its proposal to require airlines and ticket agents to disclose in advance to consumers if the carrier operating their flight allows passengers to make... more
AirportsAci Europe: dynamic growth for passenger & freight traffic in October
Brussels, Belgium - Breakdown by traffic category
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE released its traffic report for October 2016. This is the only air transport report which includes all types of airline passenger flights to from and within... more
CargoCargo exceeds 100,000 tonnes at Budapest Airport
Budapest, Hungary - Reached in the last days of November
An astonishing amount of cargo is carried right over our heads and in the last days of November, this year’s air cargo volume exceeded 100,000 tonnes at Budapest Airport. The results illustrate the performance o... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. IATA: another strong year for airline profits in 2017
Geneva, Switzerland - USD 29.8 billion
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it expects the global airline industry to make a net profit in 2017 of $29.8 billion. On forecast total revenues of $736 billion, that... more
CuriositiesLiverpool Airport asks passengers to think carefully about Christmas gifts in hand luggage
Liverpool, UK - To remind that restrictions on liquids carried in hand luggage are still in place
With the Christmas getaway just a few weeks away, Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) is reminding passengers who may be travelling with presents for friends and relatives, to think carefully about... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Immaculate Conception to everybody
Rome, Italy - The Agency will open again next Monday, December 12, after an extra week-end
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, readers, reporter and fan of the social network that will be closed tomorrow, December 8, in the occasion of the Immaculate Conception festivity. The Agency... more
IndustrySaab signs contract for Torpedo Integration Systems with FMV
Linkoping, Sweden - Deliveries will take place during the period 2017-2020
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the development and production of Torpedo Integration Systems (TIS) for the Swedish Navy´s... more
AirportsBudapest tempts back TAP Portugal
Budapest, Hungary - Budapest Airport has announced this week another important new route
This week Budapest Airport has announced another important new route with the confirmation that Portuguese flag carrier, TAP Portugal, will return with a daily service between Budapest and Portugal’s c... more
CargoAircraft and study. IATA: air cargo connectivity enhances global trade participation -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Geneva, Switzerland - Countries with 1% better air cargo connectivity engage in 6% more trade
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a study identifying a quantitative link between a country’s air cargo connectivity and its participation in global trade. A 1% increase in a... more
CargoAirplanes and results. IATA: October air freight demand up 8.2%
Geneva, Switzerland - However results continued to vary considerably at regional performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in October 2016 showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 8.2% year-on-year... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. IATA: October passenger demand moderates
Geneva, Switzerland - Domestic and international travel growth largely was in balance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for October showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 5.8% compared to the... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica sees surge in export orders for man-portable laser designators from US and Europe
Edimburgh, UK - More than 250 units have been procured internationally over the last two years
Leonardo has announced total sales of over 250 units of its Type 163 Laser Target Designator (LTD) following a surge in orders for the product over the last two years. 10 customers in the US and Europe... more
Science and technologyAirplanes. Electric-flight record heralds new era of aviation
Lausanne, Switzerland - In the air and without engine noise the experience is “almost silent” <b>Walter Extra</b> said
Walter Extra, the famous aerobatics pilot behind the Extra series of aerobatic planes, has set a FAI world record in the new field of Electric-powered planes. Launching from Schwarze Heide Airport near... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Leonardo-Finmeccanica: shares sold of Superjet to Sukhoi. Harsh disapproval by Donazzan, Council member
Venice, Italy - "I request urgent meeting at the Economical Development Ministry. I hope Russia more evident"
The Work regional council member of Veneto Region, Elena Donazzan declares in a press-release that we receive and publish leaving the same opportunity to eventual replies, that "I awared that without answer... more
Military aviationAirplanes. A-400M Global Support Service contract signed with three Nations
Seville, Spain - UK, France and Spain
Airbus Defence and Space has signed three long-term Global Support Service contracts for the A-400M new generation aircraft with the UK, France and Spain. The new agreement, effective 1 December, runs... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and consumptions. Italian ENAV marks again routes of the Italian skies
Rome, Italy - Savings of 140,000 Euros per day for all airlines flying over Italy
From tomorrow, 8 December, Enav will be giving the go-ahead for Free Route operations over Italian airspace. From 01.00 a.m. tonight (8 Dec.), it will be possible for all overflying aircraft at an altitude... more
Civil aviationInternational Civil Aviation Day: the joint statement by Council President and Secretary General
Montreal, Canada - The theme for Day through 2018 is: "Working together to ensure no country is left behind"
The Council President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, and ICAO Secretary General, Fang Liu, issued the following joint statement for the occasion of International... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Indra and Google sign a reseller agreement
Rome, Italy - It is a three year contract
Indra has signed a QPX reseller agreement with ITA Software by Google for the provision of pricing and shopping services. This three-year agreement will allow Indra to provide more comprehensive marketing... more
Airports11,111,111 passengers: Cologne Bonn breezes past 11 million barrier
Cologne, Germany - +16% passenger traffic growth through to end-November 2016
Cologne-Bonn Airport has celebrated its 11,111,111th passenger, marking the highest ever number of passengers served in the airport’s history. The German airport has breezed past another passenger traffic m... more
IndustryLCC (Salini Impregilo) towards contracts in USA and in the UAE (Dubai Airport)
Milan, Italy - USD 370m worth
The Lane Construction Corporation (LCC), a US subsidiary of the Salini Impregilo Group, has won contracts in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States (Pennsylvania), while becoming the apparent... more
HelicoptersGerman federal police to receive three H-215 helicopters
Donauwörth, Germany - The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in early 2019
The German federal police (Bundespolizei) has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of three H-215 multi-role rotorcraft via the purchasing administration of the German Federal Ministry... more
Fair and showsCedar Executive orders an additional Embraer Legacy 500 aircraft
Dubai, UAE - The second airplane is expected to enter into service in mid-2017
Middle East Airlines (MEA) confirmed yesterday at the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation ("MEBAA") show in Dubai the purchase of a second Embraer Legacy 500 business jet for its private-jet... more
AerospaceFood and future: it is time to the crop for the space lettuce
Rome, Italy - The NASA's astronaut Shane Kimbrough used a new procedure of harvest for "cosmic greenhouse"
The Italian Space Agency (ASI) website reported it signed by Ilaria Marciano: six plants of the romaine lettuce are growing at the same time on board of the ISS (International Space Station), as part of... more
AirportsAirplanes and airports. Linate and Malpensa: estimates at end of 2016
Milan, Italy - Increasing turnover also this year
The Milan's airports (Linate and Malpensa) increasing in 2016. The president of SEA (airports management company) Pietro Modiano, indicates the first valuations: Linate will close this year at 10 million... more
AirlinesMontezemolo: Alitalia among old contracts, low-cost competition, and a business form to change
Rome, Italy - The President speaks in an interview to "Bloomberg Television"
After such silence on important matters, a board of directors at the end of November postponed and many uncertainties on that one of next Monday 12 after the "NO" victory to the constitutional referendum,... more
Discussions20 years ago: NASA’s Space Shuttle breaks a world record for the longest time in Space
Lausanne, Switzerland - 17 days, 15 hours, 53 minutes and 17 seconds
Twenty years ago on 7 December 1996 the US Space Shuttle Columbia spent a record 17 days in space, the longest ever Shuttle mission. Twenty years ago today astronauts on board the Space Shuttle Columbia... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space welcomes decisions made by ESA’s Ministerial Council
Rome, Italy - About the European space programs in the next five years
Following the European Space Agency’s Ministerial Council meeting in Lucerne, Switzerland, on December 1-2, 2016, Thales Alenia Space welcomed announcements of the allocated budget, approved strategic p... more
Airports"Chopin Airport" handled 12-millionth passenger
Warsaw, Poland - For the first time in its history. And this is still not the end of a record year
The special, 12-millionth passenger was Anna Stando who came to Warsaw from Zurich on board of the Swiss airline. The 12-millionth passenger handled at the beginning of December is another historical... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo Cool Center to be expanded
Frankfurt, Germany - Considerable enlargement announced for coming year on fifth anniversary
Lufthansa Cargo is to significantly expand the Cool Center at its home hub in Frankfurt. The facility was completed in December 2011 after just six months of construction. It now covers 4,500 square metres... more
CargoMexican carrier AeroUnion launches service at Miami Airport
Miami, Usa - Freighter flights will serve a triangular route between Mexico City, Mérida and Miami
Mexican freighter airline AeroUnion began service at Miami International Airport on December 2 with two weekly roundtrip freighter flights that will serve a triangular route between Mexico City, Mérida... more
AccidentsSU-33 plane crash in the Mediterranean
Rome, Italy - It is the second in a month on the “Admiral Kuznetsov” aircraft carrier
According to a note from the Russian Defence Ministry the Sukhoi Su-33 jet fighter airplane during landing on the “Admiral Kuznetsov” aircraft carrier has suffered an accident. The pilot was immediately tak... more
AerospaceArianespace’s Vega scores its eighth success in orbiting GÖKTÜRK-1 for Turkey (2)
Kourou, French Guyana - The flight had a duration of 57 minutes and 19 seconds
The Vega lightweight launcher continued its track record of success today, lofting the GÖKTÜRK-1 Earth observation spacecraft from the Spaceport on a mission that adds another operator to those entrusting t... more
AccidentsF-16 fighter aircraft of the Royal Jordanian Air Force crashed
Amman, Jordan - The pilot dead
A F-16 fighter airplane of the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) crashed today shortly after the take-off from a not specified air base in the Jordanian territory. The plane was taken off for a training... more
CuriositiesAirplanes. Megahubs 2016 index by OAG: the airports most connected in the world -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - The study conducted on the greatest 100 airports of the planet
OAG company published the edition 2016 of its Megahubs index, a study that evaluates which are the world’s most connected airports. The analysis reports a series of charts on the basis of the regional p... more
AerospaceThe GÖKTÜRK-1 satellite launched successfully -VIDEO
Kourou, French Guyana - The first telemetry signal was acquired by the Fucino 68 minutes after launch
The Turkish Earth observation satellite GÖKTÜRK-1 was successfully launched at 10:51 (local time), at 14:51 CET. The launch was carried out by Arianespace from the European spaceport in Kourou, in French G... more
IndustrySouth African Airways takes delivery of its first A-330/300 aircraft
Toulouse, France - Of five new leased widebody jetliners
South African Airways (SAA), has taken delivery of its first of five new leased A-330/300 widebody jetliners, becoming Airbus’s first Southern African operator of the aircraft type. SAA’s A-330/300 are... more
AirportsNew terminal opened at Berlin-Schönefeld Airport
Berlin, Germany - Creation of a reliable basis for BER’s opening
The Supervisory Board of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH met to discuss the completion of construction and opening of BER, the business plan for 2017, the construction of the government airport and the... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Etihad Aviation Group Board approves jv to create major European leisure airline group
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Further details regarding the future joint-venture will be presented after successful completion of the negotiations
The Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) Board has approved plans to create a new European leisure airline group in a joint-venture with TUI AG, with a fleet of around 60 aircraft, offering 15 million seats capacity... more
Fair and showsDubai Airports and Bureau "Expo 2020" collaborate to deliver an experience for millions of the visitors
Dubai, UAE - The airport operator is now an official supporter of the event in 2020
Dubai Airports, operator of International (DXB) and World Central (DWC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bureau "Expo 2020" to ensure a world-class experience for the millions of guests... more
PeopleHajime Yoshimura of Japan appointed new president of the ICAO ANC
Montreal, Canada - For an one year term
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has unanimously appointed Commissioner Hajime Yoshimura to a one-year term as President of the ICAO Air Navigation Commission (ANC),... more
AerospaceMOU Altec - Virgin Galactic
Rome, Italy - Aimed to study experimental sub-orbital spaceflight in Italy
ALTEC SpA, the Italian engineering and logistics service provider for the International Space Station, and VIRGIN GALACTIC LLC, the US spaceflight company within the Virgin Group, announced the signature... more
AerospaceThe ministerial ESA. ASI: Italian accent for Europe Space 4.0
Rome, Italy - ExoMars, Space Riders, launchers and astronauts, but also telecommunications and navigations
"We set a solid pillar for ESA of tomorrow. This is a long-term investment plan for European space-based science, technology and industry; this is the new space economy that merges science within the vision... more
Press releaseAlitalia Board reviews second phase of industrial plan
Rome, Italy - New Chief Commercial Officer announced
Alitalia’s board of directors met today to review the strategic direction of the second phase of the airline’s industrial plan. The board will convene again during the month of December to approve for... more