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Military aviationIndia cancelled a contract with Italy for the supply of heave torpedoes Black Shark by Wass (Finmeccanica Group)
New Delhi, India - The decision came on the wake of AgustaWestland investigation on tangent for 560 million tender for 12 helicopters to India
India has cancelled a contract with Italy for the supply of heavy torpedoes Black Shark produced by Wass (Finmeccanica Group), active in the field of construction of underwater weapon systems, such as... more
Finance and economyAircraft. SITA: results 2015
Barcelona, Spain - This is the final Summit that Francesco Violante will preside as its CEO; Barbara Dalibard will begin her role on 1 July 2016
SITA, the IT company that transforms air travel through technology, today announced 2015 revenues of USD 1.7 billion despite a year which saw continued global economic and geopolitical volatility as well... more
Latest newsThe Italian Foreign Ministry: satisfaction over the Indian Supreme Court’s decision to allow Girone to return to Italy
Rome, Italy - The two Countries have cooperated during the last few weeks in order to define the terms and conditions of his permanence
Italian Marine Salvatore Girone might be going home any day now. The Foreign Ministry expresses satisfaction over today’s decision of the Indian Supreme Court to immediately enforce The Hague Court of A... more
AirlinesAir China introduced its first B-787/9 airplane
Beijing, China - The national flag carrier becomes the first customer in the Nation to operate the Dreamliner
Boeing and Air China officially unveiled the airline's first B-787/9 airplane to the public at a grand ceremony in Beijing yesterday. The national flag carrier is the first airline in the country to have... more
AirportsFrench union strike. Air traffic controllers: "Cuts in staffing, ongoing for nearly ten years, have become unbearable"
Paris, France - The aim is to put pressure for the resolution of negotiations on reduction in the workforce
Air traffic controllers and thousands of other employees of French airports have been called to join en masse in today strike, organized by USAC-CGT trade union, with the support of all the unions representing... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: national strike today in France
Paris, France - 15% of the flights reduced at Paris-Orly airport
A national strike is taking place today in France regarding all sectors of the public field. For this the French Civil Aviation General Directorate asked airlines to reduce their schedule for 15% at the... more
Finance and economyLeonardo-Finmeccanica: filing of documentation
Rome, Italy - The minutes o the BoD’s meeting held on 5 May 2016 are available to the public
Under the current legislation, notice is hereby given that the minutes of the Board of Directors’ meeting held on 5 May 2016, concerning the EMTN Program for bonds issuance, are available to the public a... more
Science and technologySi2, the Solar Impulse airplane, landed in Lehigh Valley International Airport
Lehigh Valley, Usa - Flight time: 16 hours and 47 minutes
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) landed at Lehigh Valley International Airport, Pennsylvania, with Bertrand Piccard at the controls, on 25 May at 8:49 pm local time (UTC-4) after taking off from Dayton International... more
AirportsWashington-Dulles Airport welcomed new United flights to Lisbon and Barcelona
Washington, Usa - Seasonal services began yesterday and operated by Boeing airplanes
The National Capital Region’s international gateway grew even bigger Wednesday, with the start of two new nonstop United Airlines destinations from Washington-Dulles International Airport that have never b... more
Civil aviationAirplanes grounded due to the French ATC strike (3). ERA responds to latest protest
London, UK - The comment by Simon McNamara</b>, DG of the European Regions Airline Association
European travel plans are disrupted once again today, 26 May, due to the French air traffic control (ATC) strike (and airplanes grounded), the latest in a series of ATC industrial action in France. Simon... more
Press releaseAircraft strike in France (2): Ryanair calls on EU for the announced 4 more protest days
Rome, Italy - The low-cost invites to sign on-line petition ahead of a Summer of uncontrollable disruptions of the service
"Ryanair called on yesterday the European Commission to take action to prevent the skies over Europe being closed yet again by French ATC unions, who have announced 4 further days of unjustified strike... more
PeopleFincantieri: Giuseppe Bono confirmed ad CEO
Rome, Italy - Granted to him extensive powers for the ordinary and extraordinary management of the Company
The new Board of Directors (BoD) of Fincantieri SpA, appointed by the Shareholders’ Meeting held on 19 May 2016 and which will remain in office until the Meeting for the approval of the 2018 financial s... more
Fair and showsOff-shore helicopter fleet grows in the UAE with first AW-169
Geneva, Switzerland - Second aircraft to be delivered to Falcon Aviation in August to perform VVIP transport
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced today that Falcon Aviation (FA) of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) has taken delivery of a new generation AgustaWestland AW-169 light intermediate twin helicopter this... more
Fair and showsFalcon Aviation signs Letter of Intent for the VIP version of the H-160 helicopter
Geneva, Switzerland - Its interior design unveiled yesterday at "EBACE"
Airbus Helicopters and Falcon Aviation have signed a letter of intent for a VIP version of the H-160 in a private ceremony today at "Ebace" (Geneva, May 24-26). The H-160 offers an ultimate VIP experience... more
PeopleAVIONEWS interviewed heads of Delta Air Lines and AdR after the press-conference -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - Among the topics discussed: decrease airport waiting times thanking to specific services and future perspectives on the traffic potential created by the routes
Yesterday on 24th May Delta Air Lines in press-conference (see AVIONEWS) presented a new non- stop route from the international airport of Rome-Fiumicino to the Minneapolis-St Paul one, operational from... more
SecurityAircraft and security. "JFK" of New York, workers entering restricted airport area with no security checks or pass required - VIDEO
Washington, Usa - An amateur footage show staff entering closed-off zones without being controlled
Some amateur footage shot with a mobile phone show employees of "John F. Kennedy" Airport in New York entering a restricted area without being subjected to any security checks, and in lack of security... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Etihad Aviation Group and Partners boost financing platform strategy to USD 1.2 Billion
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Following the success of last year’s bond which raised USD 700 million
Etihad Airways, Etihad Airport Services, airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles and Alitalia have successfully raised a further USD 500 million in a second platform financing transaction, following the... more
AirportsAirplanes. Lufthansa and Fraport begin testing new curved satellite-based approach procedures at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - The trial period begins on May 26th and will last until August 31st
On May 26, 2016, Deutsche Lufthansa, Deutsche Flugsicherung and Fraport AG are jointly beginning tests of new satellite-based approach procedures at Frankfurt Airport. The aim of these tests is to prove... more
Military aviationRussia sends humanitarian aid to Syria with strategic transport aircraft
Moscow, Russia - With the "Airdrop" were delivered 32,5 tonnes of food to Deir ez-Zor
Russia has sent humanitarian aid to Syria with a strategic military transport aircraft, delivering 32.5 tonnes of food to the city of Deir ez-Zor, controlled by terrorists of the so called Islamic State... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines: new non-stop routes from Rome-Fiumicino Airport; yesterday AVIONEWS at the press-conference
Rome, Italy - From June the 2nd travel opportunities will grow from the capital to US with a flight to Minneapolis
Yesterday, May 24th, 2016 in Rome Delta Air Lines unveiled the new non-stop routes between the international airport of Rome-Fiumicino and the Minneapolis-St Paul one, operational from June the 2nd. The... more
UAS-DronesUS will operate drone aircraft MQ-9 Reaper (Predator B) to control illegal migrants traffic
Washington, Usa - US Customs and border protection (CBC) will use 9 UAV to patrol american airspace
United States will use drone aircraft to control illegal border crossing of immigrants. This was revealed by the American Customs service and border protection (CBC); will be used 9 UAV (Unmanned Aerial... more
Fair and showsTeam Spartan highlights support for Canadian jobs and C-27J airplane capabilities at "CANSEC 2016"
Ottawa, Canada - During global defence and security trade show from May 25-26
Team Spartan (TS), offering the C-27J for the Canadian Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue Program, will showcase its Canadian-led and Canadian-supported industry partners during Canada’s global defence and s... more
Fair and showsMonacair takes delivery of its 6th and last H-130 helicopter
Geneva, Switzerland - All aircraft operate scheduled flights between Monaco and Nice; more than 15,000 passengers transported since start of operations in January
Monacair has received the last H-130 of a contract for six units signed in September 2015. Like the previous five aircraft, the new helicopter will join the regular scheduled flight service that Monacair... more
HelicoptersPakistan selects the AW-139 helicopter for SAR role
Rome, Italy - The latest aircraft add to 11 units already in service in the country
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced yesterday that Government of Pakistan has signed a contract for an undisclosed number of AgustaWestland AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The signing was held... more
Press releaseAmnesty International to EU: halt arms transfers to Egypt to stop fuellingkillings and torture (airplanes, helicopters, weapons and vehicles)
Rome, Italy - Different Countries provide them for the internal repression
"Almost half of European Union (EU) member States have flouted an EU-wide suspension on arms transfers to Egypt, risking complicity in a wave of unlawful killings, enforced disappearances and torture,... more
Fair and shows"CANSEC", the Canada's Global Defence and Security Trade Show (May 25-26)
Ottawa, Canada - It has been held annually since 1998
"CANSEC" has been held annually in Ottawa since 1998 by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). "CANSEC 2016" once again showcases leading-edge technology, products and services... more
ConferencesLeonardo-Finmeccanica: cooperation between NATO Countries against cyber threats
Rome, Italy - Italy, Poland and Estonia, the three Countries which organised the workshop
NATO’s cyber defence policy headlined last Friday’s conference at Leonardo-Finmeccanica’s HQ in Rome, titled “NATO and Cyber. Wales, Warsaw and beyond”. Delegates shared views on the role of NATO in c... more
IndustryFirst SSJ-100 airplane delivered to CityJet
Venice, Italy - The Irish airline will lease 15 aircraft with an option for additional 16
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and SuperJet International (a joint-venture between Leonardo-Finmeccanica Company and Sukhoi Holding) celebrated the delivery of the first Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) to... more
Fair and shows"Ebace". Air Hamburg orders one more Embraer Legacy 650 business jet airplane
Geneva, Switzerland - The agreement was announced at the opening of the 16th edition of the event
Embraer Executive Jets and the Germany-based business charter operator Air Hamburg have signed a purchase agreement for yet another Legacy 650. The agreement was announced yesterday at the opening of the... more
Fair and showsLegacy 600 airplane is the first business jet to enter SILC fleet
Geneva, Switzerland - It is on static display at the 16th "EBACE"
The Embraer Legacy 600 is the first business jet to enter Geneva-based Sparfell International Lease Corporation’s fleet, bringing Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance & Insurance model (ACMI) to business aviation. T... more
IndustryTAP Express is the first E-Jets operator in Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal - The first flight (TP488) was from Lisbon to Nice
TAP is the newest airline to operate Embraer’s E-Jets in Europe. The company launched last Monday scheduled flights with the E-190 jet aircraft, from Lisbon to various destinations of its intra-European n... more
DefenseDefense. US Air Force has the funds for the production and purchase of combat aircraft until 2021
Moscow, Russia - The news comes from the Pentagon; after that date the inventory will count less and less machines
According to an analysis carried out by the Pentagon, the US Air Force has the funds for the production and purchase of combat aircraft until 2021, unless their current budget does not lift in any way... more
Fair and shows"EBACE". The range of new generation helicopters distributed in Turkey expands
Geneva, Switzerland - More than 30 commercial aircraft sold in the Country to date for passenger transport, emergency medical service and aerial works
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced today the renovation of the Distributorship Agreement with Kaan Air of Turkey covering a range of models spanning from 2.8 to 7 tonne encompassing the AW-119 single engine,... more
Fair and showsLeonardo-Finmeccanica proves as strong "Leader" in the UK and Ireland executive/private helicopter market
Geneva, Switzerland - Sloane Helicopters signs for a further GrandNew aircraft
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced today the renewal of the Distributorship Agreement with Sloane Helicopters for a further three years for the UK and Ireland market with respect to the AgustaWestland GrandNew... more
AccidentsEgyptair airplane (2): denied sudden turns before its crash
Paris, France - The hypothesis of micro-bombs exploded in several parts of the aircraft it's becoming more convincing
Investigations of the Airbus A-320 airplane of Egyptair crashed Thursday in the eastern Mediterranean sea (see AVIONEWS) are still ongoing and overlap many conflicting assumptions about what could have... more
AccidentsEgyptair aircraft. Soon the DNA test to identify the victims
Cairo, Egypt - It was revealed today by an Egyptian coroner at Zeinhom morgue
At the main Cairo morgue, Zeinhom, staff is ready to make the first DNA tests to identify human remains found by the research of the Airbus A-320 airplane of Egyptair, crashed Thursday (see AVIONEWS). About... more
IndustrySafran and AFI KLM E&M to create jv for aircraft engine parts repair
Paris, France - Signed MOU during a ceremony at the Palais de l'Elysée today
During a ceremony at the Palais de l’Elysée today in Paris, attended by French President François Hollande, Safran Aircraft Engines and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance signed a Mem... more
Military aviationAircraft and defense. An American Rivet RC-135 intercepted over Russian airspace
Moscow, Russia - The airplane was flying with the transponder turned off on a Klm B-777 route
A US defense official was summoned by the Russian defense ministry, after an American RC-135 Rivet aircraft was intercepted yesterday near the eastern borders of Russia. The airplane was on a reconnaissance... more
AirportsAirports. "Raffaello Sanzio" (Ancona Airport, in Italy): Ural Airlines in contact with Marche region airport
Ancona, Italy - The Russian partners are willing to support the agreement that will activate a route from Ekatering to Ancona-Falconara
The "Raffaello Sanzio" Airport (Ancona, in Italy) could be the key to bring the Urals close to the Marche. It is emerged today that the Russian air carrier Ural Airlines would be ready to an agreement... more
Military aviationVietnam will purchase military aircraft after lifting embargo
Moscow, Russia - The country militarization plan aim to control Chinese advance and to gain control over the naval bases in the south of Vietnam
Vietnam will purchase aircraft and other military vehicles once lifted the embargo imposed by the United States. Obama after 50 years has therefore lifted the sanction on trading arms to Hanoi government... more
Fair and shows"Seafuture & Maritime Technologies": Leonardo integrates individual sensors into a single system for ships, aircraft, helicopters, and surveillance UAV
La Spezia, Italy - Its contribution to international maritime security
Leonardo-Finmeccanica will be a key exhibitor at "Seafuture & Maritime Technologies", an event that opens today in La Spezia bringing in the Ligurian town, over 28 Navies from across the world. The cutting-edge... more
IndustryVietjet finalized a maxi Boeing commercial airplane purchase
Hanoi, Vietnam - Order includes 100 B-737 MAX 200s, valued USD 11,3 billion at current list prices
VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Company and Boeing have finalized yesterday an order for 100 B-737 MAX 200 airplanes, the largest ever single commercial aircraft purchase in Vietnam aviation. His Excellency... more
IndustryAerospace industry. Adler Group, in addition to automotive it expands its production also in aerospace
Naples, Italy - Within its customers the corporation includes AgustaWestland
Many projects at stake for Adler Group, an international group based in Ottaviano in the province of Naples, which designs, develops and industrializes components and systems for the transportation industry.... more
IndustryFirst E-190E2 jet aircraft completed maiden flight ahead of schedule
São José dos Campos, Brazil - It is planned to enter commercial service in 2018
The E-Jets E2 program reached another important milestone yesterday with the completion of the maiden flight of the E-190E2. The flight was originally scheduled to take place during the second half of... more
Military aviationMilitary aircraft. German Defence ministry has been aware for years Airbus A-400M criticality
Berlin, Germany - The German newspaper "Der Spiegel" reported the news referring to reserved Bunderswehr documents
From rumors reported on Sunday by the German newspaper "Der Spiegel" it emerges that the German Defence ministry has been aware of the criticality in military tactical and strategic cargo Airbus A-400M... more
Fair and showsThe H-160 VIP helicopter version presented at "EBACE"
Geneva, Switzerland - Flight test campaign with Arrano engines progressing
Airbus Helicopters presents a first glimpse of the H-160 VIP version at this year’s "EBACE" meeting (in Geneva from May 24-26). The industry launched a design contest in October 2015 with 5 designers c... more
IndustryAirplanes and events. Mexico’s Across signs order for 23 Embraer Business Jets
Geneva, Switzerland - The announcement was made during the "16th EBACE"
Embraer Executive Jets announced during a press conference today that Across, Mexico’s premium business aviation services provider, signed a firm order for 23 business jet aircraft. The contract comprises t... more
Civil aviationCivil aircraft. India, frozen the project of a 90 seat airplane construction
New Delhi, India - 4 years have passed from the stop to the ambitious program that could enforce India's indipendence in foreign import
The project to build a plane with 90 seats made in India has reached a dead point after 4 years of waiting. The national importance of the program is its aim to make the country independent from foreign... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Sequestration of AW-609 tiltrotor AgustaWestland project
Samarate, Italy - Revealed today by "La Prealpina" the measure taken by Vercelli public prosecutor's office
The newspaper "La Prealpina" published today the news that Vercelli public prosecutor's office seized the AW-609 AgustaWestaland project, a medium-light twin-engine tiltrotor (airplane+helicopter) intended... more
ConferencesAircraft and transport. IATA: calling on African States to harness the power of aviation
Abuja, Nigeria - Five key elements essential to its development in Africa
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on African governments to prioritize the development of aviation nationally and at a pan-African level to bolster economic growth and development. Africa... more