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HelicoptersLeonardo-Finmeccanica and the Algerian Ministry of National Defence to establish a joint company to manufacture helicopters
Rome, Italy - Three light and medium types in Ain Amat, for various uses; after sales services
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced today that an industrial and trade partnership agreement was signed with the Algerian Ministry of National Defence on August 11th. The contract foresees the establishment... more
AccidentsAirplane crashed yesterday in Kenya: it was a Cessna 210L Centerion II. A death until now
Naivasha, Kenya - An injured still serious, and other four in a lighter manner, Aircraft destroyed by the fire
More details available about the crash of yesterday for a Cessna 210L Centerion II (registration 5Y-CKK) private airplane with six on board, took off from a runway in Naivasha, Nakuru county, Kenya and... more
AerospaceSuccessful firing test for the ARTA 6 solid rocket motor for the Ariane 5 booster
Colleferro, Italy - The test also provided some important data
Firing test of the Solid Rocket Motor (MPS) of the Ariane 5 booster in Kourou, French Guiana, concluded successfully. This was the sixth firing test of ARTA (Accompagnement et Recherche Technologique Ariane),... more
Press releaseAirplanes and terrorism. CJ of EU: PNR data, agreement with Canada, is to revise
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - According to Advocate General Paolo Mengozzi conclusions, information sharing can't be applied in its current form
Starting in 2010, the European Union and Canada negotiated an agreement on the transfer and processing of passenger name record data (PNR Agreement). The agreement envisaged intends to allow the transfer... more
AirlinesWalsh, IAG CEO: "How much it does useful today to purchase new airplanes?"
London, UK - The evaluations on GDP decreasing and stagnation in business transport. In addition the heavy oil cost fall is considered
Due to the fact that the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth predictions are revised downward trend, "Without doubt all airlines, included those of the IAG Group, are considering again their need of new... more
SecurityIndra will provide air traffic control radars to Danish Royal Air Force
Rome, Italy - The three bases will be equipped with primary and secondary ones
In an international public tender run by the Danish Ministry of Defense, via the Danish Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO), Indra has been awarded the contract to provide radars to support... more
AirlinesKorean Air and Delta to strengthen partnership
Seoul, South Korea - To more than 100 US and Canadian destinations and over 30 cities across Asia
Korean Air and Delta Air Lines, founding members of SkyTeam, will strengthen their partnership by expanding code-shares to more than 100 US and Canadian destinations and over 30 cities across Asia. The... more
CuriositiesA surprise in store for passengers to celebrate 50 years of "Star Trek" -VIDEO
Berlin, Germany - Air Berlin aircraft with special livery and cabin become a film set
An aircraft cabin becomes a film set: Marvin Töpfer, a senior cabin crew member at airberlin, is stationed in Duesseldorf, where he has worked for the airline since 2010. Recently, for a day he exchanged... more
AirlinesWizz Air added Porto to Budapest Airport’s route network
Budapest, Hungary - Launched last Sunday 4 September
Hungary’s capital city airport has celebrated the arrival of its latest year-round sun connection with the launch of Wizz Air’s twice-weekly service to Portugal’s second largest airport, Porto. Recording healt... more
IndustryAirAsia receives its A-320neo airplane
Hamburg, Germany - First CFM powered aircraft in South East Asia
AirAsia has taken delivery of its first A-320neo at a dedicated ceremony in Hamburg. The aircraft is the first CFM International LEAP-1A powered A-320neo in South East Asia and the second worldwide. Equipped... more
AerospaceVega to launch ESA's wind mission -VIDEO
Paris, France - For the launch of the ADM-Aeolus satellite planned at the end of 2017
ESA (European Space Agency) and Arianespace signed a contract to secure the launch of the Aeolus satellite. With this milestone, a better understanding of Earth’s winds is another step closer. The contract, w... more
Latest newsKenya: private airplane crashed with six on board: a death at the moment
Naivasha, Kenya - The aircraft crashed shortly after taking-off destroyed by a fire
Currently a person dead and other 5 wounded in a serious manner in an airplane crash happened this morning at Naivasha, Nakuru county, North-West of Nairobi, Kenya. The first news are still incompleted.... more
AccidentsMacedonia. Piper Seneca II airplane crashed: six victims, all Italians. Francesco Montagner among them
Treviso, Italy - Sorrow at Treviso's flying school
A strong roar of an explosion, and an airplane with flames before crash at ground: some witnesses of a Macedonian village (Vetersko, near Veles) saw this. It was a Piper PA-34/200T Seneca II, with German... more
IndustryGVA mission system selected for Danish Army vehicle fleet
Rome, Italy - Systems and sensors will be fitted on over 500, including the newly procured Piranha V
Leonardo-Finmeccanica has signed a contract with the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) to provide Vehicle Mission Systems for the Danish Army’s land vehicles. Based on the L... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. IATA: July passenger demand shows resilience
Geneva, Switzerland - An acceleration in growth over the previous five months
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for July showing an acceleration in demand growth over the previous five months. Total revenue passenger kilometers... more
Press releaseAirplanes. EC proposes EU certification system for airport security equipment
Brussels, Belgium - And to promote a more competitive EU industry
The European Commission is today proposing to establish a single EU certification procedure for aviation security screening equipment to enhance the competitiveness of the EU security industry, as previously... more
UAS-DronesAirbus Group and Local Motors partnership enters Phase II
Las Vegas, Usa - Kick-off with a live co-creation event at "InterDrone 2016" in Las Vegas
Airbus Group and Local Motors announced today the launch of the Phase II of their partnership during the "InterDrone 2016" International Drone Conference and Exhibition held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. This... more
AirlinesEmirates to offer first A-380 airplane Christchurch services
Dubai, UAE - The aircraft on both New Zealand-Auckland non-stop and South Island flights from 30 October
Emirates A-380 airplanes will fly between Dubai and New Zealand five times daily from 30 October with the introduction of the airline’s double-decker flagship aircraft on Christchurch services. It will b... more
AirlinesNew carriers. Italian Airways: decisive weeks...according to Giuseppe Gentile
Rome, Italy - If the airline will "Open the doors", also Orio al Serio will take off for the intercontinental routes
Identity card. Name: Italian Airways. Practicality: long range links on B-787 airplanes. Destinations: mainly USA, South America and China. Operating base: Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport. "Child" by Giuseppe... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Leonardo-Finmeccanica and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa sign a longterm strategic partnership agreement
Kielce, Poland - In the Defence and Security market
Leonardo-Finmeccanica, one of the top ten global players in Aerospace, Defence and Security and one of the Italy’s leading high technology companies, and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa SA (PGZ), one of the l... more
IndustryDelays in supplies: Bombardier reduces deliveries 2016 for CSeries aircraft
Montreal, Canada - From 15 to 7 units. Also the estimates on revenues revised in reduction
Bombardier, the Canadian aircraft manufacturer -that received last September 1st by the Quebec's Government the second and last tranche from USD 500 million (instead of the announced billion) of Government's... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: historic aviation carbon agreement moves a step closer
Geneva, Switzerland - The Association urges States to sign-up for voluntary implementation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed optimism for an agreement on a Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) when governments meet for the 39th Assembly... more
AirlinesAirplanes. BA: hardships, queues and cancellations due to IT failure
London, UK - "A phenomenon here and there", the airline said. Livid passengers
An IT failure that has hit the system of British Airways has caused strong delays at check-in of the British flag carrier in different airports in the world, Heathrow and Gatwick among them. The carrier... more
AirportsHMSHost: new restaurant management contract at RaleighDurham International Airport (North Carolina, USA)
Milan, Italy - The Group reports further growth in North American airports
Autogrill, through its American subsidiary HMSHost in partnership with JQ Enterprises Inc., has been awarded a new 11-year contract to manage food & beverage areas in Terminal 2, Concourse D, at Raleigh-Durham... more
CargoAirplanes. IATA: demand for air cargo strengthens in July
Geneva, Switzerland - A robust growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in July 2016 showing robust growth in demand. Measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), demand increased... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. Maiden flight for first Spanish Air Force A-400M
Seville, Spain - Lasted three hours and 45 minutes
The first Airbus A-400M new generation airlifter ordered by the Spanish Air Force has made its maiden flight, marking a key milestone towards its delivery. The aircraft, known as MSN44, took off from Seville,... more
IndustryAirbus: aircraft orders signed during the French President's visit in Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam - By Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet and Jetstar Pacific
Vietnam Airlines signed a MOU for 10 more A-350 XWB airplanes, Vietjet will expand its Airbus fleet thanks to a new order for 20 A-321, Jetstar Pacific finalized the first direct order with industry. The... more
AerospaceSpace. A ring of fire replaces the Sun. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory witnesses a double Eclipse -VIDEO
Houston, USA - The "Main star" darken from Earth and Moon nearly at the same time
Early in the morning of Sept. 1, 2016, NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, or SDO, caught both Earth and the moon crossing in front of the sun. SDO keeps a constant eye on the sun, but during SDO’s sem... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Alitalia and Virgin Australia boost codeshare agreement
Rome, Italy - Eight new Australian destinations for Italian travellers
Alitalia and Virgin Australia have strengthened their code-share agreement to offer Italian air travellers eight new Australian destinations. The Italian airline from today will place its “AZ” code on... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and emissions. ECAC directors general endorse Bratislava declaration
Bratislava, Slovakia - Europe to join GMBM from the start
In the context of Europe's engagement to reduce CO2 emissions and in line with the Paris Agreement at COP21, Directors General of European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) Member States agreed to commit... more
AerospaceNASA approves 2018 launch of Mars InSight mission
Houston, Usa - It will study the origins and the evolution path of Mars and the rocky planets of the solar system
NASA is moving forward with a spring 2018 launch of its InSight mission to study the deep interior of Mars, following final approval last week by the agency’s Science Mission Directorate. The Interior E... more
AirportsAirplanes and terrorism: Belgium takes remedial action with a new quick intervention plan at Zaventem airport
Brussels, Belgium - And in the other airports of the Nation, under attack. Arms and special equipments for a very selected task force
The Belgian home office minister council Jan Jambon communicated official presentation of a security plan inspired on quick intervention on the case of a terrorist threat, that will be implemented at the... more
AerospaceThe first scientific data back from NASA’s JUNO mission from JIRAM, the Italian instrument designed to study Jupiter up-close
Rome, Italy - Jovian InfraRed Auroral Mapper will photograph Jupiter and analyse the images to understand the planet’s formation, evolution and structure
The JIRAM (Jovian InfraRed Auroral Mapper) Space spectrometer, developed for NASA’s JUNO probe by Leonardo-Finmeccanica, bursts into life, marking the start of the scientific stage of the mission to s... more
HelicoptersAirbus Group: H-225M helicopter lands in Poland ahead of "MSPO 2016"
Kielce, Poland - But also A-330 MRTT, Eurofighter Typhoon, Orlik MPT and satellite
Airbus Helicopters will have a commanding presence at "MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition", which takes place in Kielce, Poland from 6-9 September 2016. Highlighting its wide range of products,... more
IndustryEmbraer signs sales agreement with Colorful Guizhou Airlines for up to five E-190 airplanes
Shanghai, China - Colorful Yunnan signs firm order for two Phenom 300s
Embraer announced today that it has signed an agreement for up to five E-190 airplanes with Colorful Guizhou Airlines, including two firm orders and three purchase rights. The firm order will be included... more
IndustrySkyworld Aviation arranges the sale of an ATR-72/200 to Sprint Air of Poland
London, UK - Serial number 441 was previously operated by CanaryFly and is now registered as SP-SPE
Skyworld Aviation has arranged the sale of an ATR-72/200 to Sprint Air of Poland. Serial number 441 was previously operated by CanaryFly and is now registered as SP-SPE. Skyworld has worked with Sprint... more
AirlinesEthiopian to start services to Windhoek, Namibia
Rome, Italy - From next October
Ethiopian Airlines announced that it will commence services to Windhoek, Namibia, via Gaborone, starting from 6th October, 2016. It will be deploying the B-737 on the route. The airplane is configured... more
AirportsOpening of the new domestic arrivals hall at Oslo Airport
Oslo, Norway - And a new duty-free shop
On Thursday 1 September, the new domestic arrivals hall opened. This is the first large part of the facility to open before the new Oslo Airport officially opens on 27 April 2017. Passengers on domestic... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Alexandre de Juniac took the reins at IATA, the seventh person to lead association
Montreal, Canada - He succeeds Tony Tyler, who served as DG and CEO since 2011 and had announced his retirement
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Alexandre de Juniac has officially taken on the role of Director General and CEO of the organization. He succeeds Tony Tyler, who served... more
AirlinesLufthansa-Air China JV: negotiations at a final leg?
Berlin, Germany - Common profits and routes
The negotiations lasted over two years between Lufthansa and Air China would be in a final leg, in order to establish a joint-venture that would allow two airlines to share air links and profits. And about... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport commissions its new USD 1million Striker fire and rescue vehicle
Liverpool, UK - And gave employees the chance to see its capabilities with a demonstration
Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" today commissioned their new $1million, Oshkosh Striker rescue and fire fighting vehicle and gave employees the chance to see its capabilities with a demonstration at the... more
IndustryAirbus delivers the Americas’ first A-320neo aircraft to LATAM Airlines Group
Toulouse, France - The model now operating in three continents
LATAM Airlines Group (LATAM), Latin America’s leading airline group, took delivery of its first A-320neo airplane –showcasing its white, indigo and coral livery and powered by Pratt & Whitney Pure Pow... more
PeopleJohan Klintberg CEO of Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions
Linkoping, Sweden - Effective September 1, 2016
Effective September 1, 2016, Johan Klintberg is appointed CEO of the company Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions. At the same date, the company will commence its operations, to market, sell, develop and... more
AirportsBritish Airways celebrates 70th anniversary of Hamburg-London route
Frankfurt, Germany - BA currently offers up to 52 flights between the two destinations every week
British Airways (BA) and Hamburg Airport are today celebrating the seventieth anniversary of the Hamburg-London route. Since 1 September, 1946, passengers from Hamburg and the whole of northern Germany... more
IndustryFincantieri signs the future frigate participant services contract. Hangar space is available for helicopters
Trieste, Italy - The Italian Group contracted by the Australian Government to participate in the Competitive Evaluation Process for the Future Frigates Programme – SEA 5000
Fincantieri has signed a contract with the Australian Government to participate in the Competitive Evaluation Process, conducted by the Department of Defence, to deliver 9 Future Frigates -to be built... more
HelicoptersNew contracts signed for AW civil helicopters in South America
Rome, Italy - Sales of five aircraft to three different customers from Argentina and Venezuela reinforce strength of Leonardo on the South-American market
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced today that five corporate helicopters have recently been sold to three customers in South America. The sales include one AW-169 and two GrandNew helicopters to corporate... more
AirlinesEthiopian to launch flights to Moroni, Comoros.
Rome, Italy - As of the 2nd of November 2016
Ethiopian Airlines, the African carrier, announced that it has finalized preparations to launch flights to Moroni, Comoros with the latest B-737/800 New Generation airplane with Sky Interior, as of the... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and new routes. Cuba is coloured from yesterday with Blue low-cost
New York, Usa - The Us carrier Jet Blue made from yesterday the first historic links from the base in Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
It was unimaginable until before the recent slackening of the relationships between Fidel's isle and USA. The first commercial flight has taken off yesterday served by the American low-cost carrier Jet... more
IndustryUnited Kingdom orders additional Zephyr aircraft
Madrid, Spain - The S model will be delivered ready for flight trials in summer 2017
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has announced its intention to exercise an option for the manufacture and operation of a third Airbus Zephyr S High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) unit. Flying a... more
Finance and economyCALC enters into finance lease receivables realisation transactions for 4 aircraft
Hong Kong, China - Continuous commitment in innovative financing
CALC (China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited, or the Group) has successfully entered into finance lease receivables transactions (“FLR Transaction”) with a trust, which agreed to purchase the fin... more