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HelicoptersPGZ and Airbus Helicopters launch industrial talks for the Tiger HAD in Poland
Radom, Poland - During a two day workshop
Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) and Airbus Helicopters are hosting a two-day workshop in Radom on the 28– 29 April to identify potential areas of cooperation around the Tiger HAD project, in the frame o... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Embraer releases first quarter 2016 results
San Josè dos Campos, Brazil - The industry delivered 21 commercial and 23 executive jets
Embraer releases first quarter 2016 results Highlights - In the first quarter of 2016 (1Q16), Embraer delivered 21 commercial and 23 executive (12 light and 11 large) jet airplanes, representing... more
IndustryDelta orders 37 A-321 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Its third "CEO" order in three years
Atlanta, Georgia (US) –based Delta Air Lines has placed an order for 37 A-321ceo aircraft. This order follows previous its orders for the Current Engine Option version of the largest A-320 Family member i... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. KA-62 prototype flies for the very first time
Moscow, Russia - Tests were succesfully succeeded
A Russian KA-62 helicopter today has successfully completed its first flight tests and other expected tests. Experts have verified the correct functioning of its main on-board and power supply systems,... more
IndustryChina Eastern Airlines orders 20 A-350 XWB airplanes
Toulouse, France - Endorsement pushes Airbus’ model firm order book above 800
China Eastern Airlines has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for 20 A-350/900 aircraft, making the airline the latest customer for the aircraft. The carrier operates one of the largest fleet in... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Alitalia significantly reduces losses in 2015; on track for profitability by 2017
Rome, Italy - Investment of €400 million in 2016 will deliver significant benefit to business and customers between 2016 and 2020
Alitalia significantly reduces losses by €381 million in 2015; on track for profitability by 2017, as it reports strong 2015 performance. • Significant reduction in losses from €580 million in 2014... more
IndustryPhilippine Airlines finalises order for the A-350 XWB aircraft
Toulouse, France - Future flagship of airline’s long haul fleet for services to US and Europe
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus covering the firm order of six A-350/900 airplanes, plus six options. The contract firms up a Memorandum of Understanding announced... more
AirportsRome-Fiumicino Airport: the "Transit Gallery" reopened after the fire of a year ago
Rome, Italy - The airport returns today to its full operating normality
The link gallery long over 240 m reopened today at 5am for the transits between Schengen area and extra-Schengen of the "Leonardo da Vinci" airport in Fiumicino. It was closed following the fire of last... more
UAS-DronesSecretly tested new military Russian drone aircraft United 40 MALE-class
Moscow, Russia - It can fly for an amount of time longer than 100 hours
Today it seems that has been secretly tested a new military Russian drone aircraft, a MALE-class United 40 (Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance): an anonymous source from the Russian Defense Ministry, who calls... more
HelicoptersFirst two H-145M helicopters delivered to Royal Thai Navy -VIDEO
Donauwörth, Germany - Final acceptance and entry into service in Thailand end 2016
With today´s successful technical acceptance, Airbus Helicopters has handed over the first two of five lightweight military multi-role H-145M aircraft to the Royal Thai Navy. This marks an important milestone... more
Finance and economyAirbus Group shareholders approve all resolutions at 2016 AGM: Tom Enders reappointed CEO
Amsterdam, Holland - Three new independent non-executive directors; Denis Ranque reappointed Chairman; Fontaine as DTO
Shareholders of Airbus Group approved all 21 resolutions proposed at its Annual General Meeting, including the appointment of three new independent non-Executive Directors and 2015 dividend payment of... more
IndustryAir Côte d’Ivoire orders two A-320neos and two A-320s aircraft
Toulouse, France - First order of the model in Africa
Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national airline of Ivory Coast based in Abidjan, has signed a firm order for two A-320neo and two A-320 aircraft. The agreement makes it the first African carrier to order the A-... more
IndustryChina Eastern Airlines finalize order for 15 B-787/9 Dreamliner airplanes
Shanghai, China - Valued at nearly USD 4 billion
Boeing and China Eastern Airlines finalized an order for 15 B-787/9 Dreamliners. The order, valued at nearly $4 billion at current list prices, strengthens China Eastern's expanding long-haul fleet. The... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: Shareholders’ Meeting approves the change of the Company’s name and the 2015 Financial Statements
Rome, Italy - With effect from 1 January 2017
Finmeccanica: Shareholders’ Meeting approved the change of the Company’s name and the 2015 Financial Statements. • Approved the change of the Company’s name • Approved the Company Financial Statement... more
AirportsAirports. New security measures, a new reserved plan from European Union upcoming
Strasbourg, France - Hi-tech cameras, profiling tests and checkpoints will be the probable news
There will be new implementations in the security control at all European airports. This was revealed by "Corriere della Sera" yesterday, that got the rumor from sources from the executive board of the... more
Military aviationPakistan and China launch a joint production of JF-17B dual-seat aircraft
Chengdu, China - The joint-venture marks a major turning point in the cooperation between the two Countries
Pakistan and China launch a joint production of JF-17B dual-seat aircraft. The plane will be officially introduced in the Pakistani Aeronautical fleet by April 2017. The presentation of a prototype of... more
DiscussionsFinmeccanica (2) the reason it changes to Leonardo
Rome, Italy - The name represents the Italian history made of scientific achievements and technological excellence
The reason Finmeccanica changes to Leonardo With the implementation of the new Organizational and Operational Model of the One Company, beginning January 1st, 2016, Finmeccanica has not only revised... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and defense. Tanzania would have planned entire purchase Russian Mi-17 series
Moscow, Russia - Negotiations have already started according to first rumors
According to rumors, the director of the Military-Technical Cooperation Service (FSVTS) would announce that Tanzania is ready to buy an whole series of Russian Mi-17 helicopters. The East African country... more
Military aviationAirplanes and defense. Pakistan could employ American F-16 against India
Washington, USA - US Senate shows concerns about Obama's decision to sell the aircraft to Pakistani
The US Senate has shown many concerns about the Obama administration decision to sell 8 F-16s to Pakistan for $ 700 million, since it claims to have strong reasons to believe that airplanes could be used... more
Press releaseAircraft. Italian ENAC: Quaranta entitled General Director for security air transport in 44 Countries participated in ECAC
Rome, Italy - In order to prevent from illicit terrorism acts
"As part of the 177th meeting of the Coordination of ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference), the pan-European organization that includes 44 Countries and is part of ICAO (International Civil Aviation... more
CargoThe increase in cargo at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw in the first quarter of 2016
Warsaw, Poland - Almost +14 percent more than in the corresponding period of 2015
In the first quarter of 2016 "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw handled almost 14 percent more cargo than in the corresponding period of 2015. The total weight of goods transported from January to March is nearly... more
Fair and shows"Marrakech Air Show" (3). Embraer forecasts a market demand for 240 new aircraft jets (70-130 seats) in Africa
Marrakech, Morocco - Over the next 20 years
Embraer Commercial Aviation released today, during the "Marrakech Air Show" (April 27-30), in Morocco, its market outlook for Africa, which forecasts that the region will take delivery of 240 new jets... more
Finance and economyLufthansa draws positives at its AGM after a difficult year
Hamburg, Germany - Strategic group development to be consistently continued; further investments in 2016
Lufthansa draws positives at its Annual General Meeting after a difficult year The highlights are: • Group result one of the best in the company’s history • CEO Carsten Spohr: “After safety,... more
Fair and shows"Marrakech Air Show" began. New entry of the event the Italian "Frecce Tricolori" aircraft -VIDEO
Marrakesh, Morocco - Over 200 exhibiting companies and more than 70,000sm dedicated
"International Marrakech Air Show" once again opens its doors for the 5th edition: over 200 exhibiting companies from around the world in an area of more than 70,000 square meters. This exhibition is dedicated... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus Group reports first quarter (Q1) 2016 results -Specials
Amsterdam, Holland - Continued focus on programme ramp-up and NEO transition
Airbus Group reported first quarter (Q1) 2016 results. The highlights are: • 2016 guidance maintained, commercial aircraft order backlog robust • Revenues € 12 billion; EBIT before one-off € 501... more
AirlinesAirplanes and protests (3). Ryanair calls on EU to prevent Europe's skies being closed by French ATC strikes
Milan, Italy - Two simple measures which would alleviate the impact
"Ryanair called yesterday the European Commission to take action to prevent the skies over Europe being closed yet again by French ATC unions striking today, the 4th time in the last 6 weeks, and the 44th... more
AirportsAirplanes and strikes. France (2), national strike against labor reform; air transport paralyzed
Paris, France - 20% of Paris-Orly Airport connections cancelled
Today it will be a difficult day for French transport which will also be affected both in air and rail sector for "Charles De Gaulle", because of a national strike called by unions demanding the immediate... more
Civil aviationAirplanes grounded. France announces strike for air transport: hardships and international effects forecast today
Paris, France - The abstention in the context of the National day of the interprofessional union protest
The French DGAC, Direction General of Civil Aviation, announces for today a strike that concerning the entire public service fixed by the USAC-CGT unions in the context of the National Day of the interprofessional... more
AirportsWizz Air triples Canary Islands links from Budapest
Budapest, Hungary - The airport has shown an average passenger traffic growth of over 13% during the first three months of 2016
Budapest Airport has announced today that Wizz Air will be adding another two links from the Hungarian gateway this winter. Having already celebrated four of the ultra-low-cost carrier’s (ULCC) new routes t... more
SecurityWashington Airport. Emergency exercise at "Reagan National" next Saturday: aircraft will be in service normally
Washington, Usa - Facilities and flights will operate throughout the drill
"Ronald Reagan" Washington National Airport will hold an emergency preparedness exercise on Saturday, April 30, from 9 am to approximately 12 pm. A simulated aircraft accident will give the airport’s f... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters at "Marrakech 2016" (2). Bell, Textron AirLand and Textron Aviation at the event
Marrakesh, Morocco - It runs April 27-April 30 in Morocco
Bell Helicopter, Textron AirLand and Textron Aviation announced their plans for the "Marrakech Airshow" at the Menara Airport in Marrakesh, Morocco, which runs April 27-April 30, 2016. This year the industry... more
AirportsThe new Berlin Airport "May never open"
Berlin, Germany - These are the words of the planner of the project Dieter Faulenbach da Costa
Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) was meant to open to the public in 2011 as a concrete alternative to the smaller airports of Schönefeld and Tegel. The project, whose planner was Dieter Faulenbach da... more
AirportsAirplanes and protests. Airport workers strike, many flights cancelled in German airports
Munich, Germany - Passengers could face many diseases today
Passengers of German air companies will probably live a black day because of the national strike of airport workers in the public sector, who are members of the "Verdi" union. This Union represents a... more
IndustryAirbus delivers its first aircraft produced in Alabama (USA) -VIDEO
Toulouse, France - JetBlue receives A-321 from team in Mobile, Alabama
The first ever delivery of an aircraft from the Airbus US Manufacturing Facility took place on April 25th, in Mobile, Alabama. The entire team of employees from the American assembly line gathered to present... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: airlines significantly improve baggage handling in 2015
Rome, Italy - According to the SITA Baggage Report 2016
The airline industry’s focus on improving baggage management is showing strong results with 2015 baggage mishandling rates dropping to their lowest ever. According to the SITA Baggage Report 2016, released y... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Etihad Airways announces net profit of USD 103 million for 2015
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Fifth consecutive year of net profitability demonstrates airline’s successful growth strategy
Etihad Airways announced financial results. The highlights are: • Net profit of US$ 103 million for 2015 • Total revenue of US$ 9.02 billion on back of increased passenger and cargo volumes • Passe... more
Finance and economyAirplanes, helicopters and finance. Boeing reports first quarter results and reaffirms 2016 guidance
Chicago, Usa - Over 5,700 commercial airplane orders
Boeing reports first-quarter results and reaffirms 2016 guidance The highlights are: - Revenue increased to $22.6 billion - Solid core EPS (non-GAAP) of $1.74 after $0.24 KC-46 charge; GAAP EPS... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia will start a due diligence with the possible intention of becoming shareholder in Air Malta
Rome, Italy - Once it is complete, the BoD of the two airlines will make a decision on whether to proceed with an undertaking
Alitalia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the board of directors of Air Malta and the Government of Malta to complete a comprehensive due diligence with the possible intention of becoming... more
Science and technologyEtihad Airways launches innovative mobile app to reimagine the travel experience for guests
Abu Dhabi, UAE - It is part of the innovative technologies that the airline is continuing to adopt
Etihad Airways (EA), the national airline of the UAE, has launched a mobile application for the iPhone that enables guests to organise and manage their journey with even greater ease as the airline continues... more
AirportsLittle girl overcame security checks at Moscow Airport to fly to St. Petersburg
Moscow, Russia - The eleven year old girl passed unnoticed through the crowd of departing passengers
She has always wanted to visit St. Petersburg: these are the words of a Russian eleven year old girl who on Monday overcame the Moscow Airport security checks and boarded on a plane. She had never flown... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and strikes. Lufthansa about flight cancellations of today
Frankfurt, Germany - The airline will only be able to offer around 90 flights from and to Munich on Wednesday
The "Verdi" union has called for token strikes in the areas of ground handling, passenger checks and (partly) airport fire services at Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf, Cologne/Bonn, Dortmund and Hanover... more
AirlinesAirplanes. New Airbus Asia Training Centre opened in Singapore, the fourth worldwide
Singapore, Singapore - JV between industry and SIA to become a flight crew training facility
The new Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), a joint-venture owned 55% by Airbus and 45% by Singapore Airlines (SIA), was officially opened in Singapore in the last days. The opening ceremony was hosted... more
AirportsAirports. Munich Airport opened yesterday its new satellite Terminal
Munich, Germany - Star Alliance is focused on the new building to make the Bavarian hub grow
Munich Airport opened yesterday its new satellite Terminal, a 7000 square meters building equipped with advanced and eco-friendly technologies that can reduce up to 40% CO2 emissions. Many relax areas... more
IndustryBombardier and Chorus sign firm purchase agreement for up to 10 CRJ-900 aircraft
Montreal, Canada - The order is valued aroud USD 229 million and could increase to 467 if all purchase rights will be exercised
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that a subsidiary of Chorus Aviation (“Chorus”) has signed a firm purchase agreement for five CRJ-900 aircraft. The order also includes purchase rights for... more
AirportsAirports and security. Prague Airport: 25 drunken Scots kicked off a Jet2 aircraft
Prague, Czech Republic - The men have spread out panic among passengers
Last April 25th a group of drunken Scots was kicked off a plane departing from Prague Airport. The 25 men, who were celebrating the stag party of one of them "At high altitude", got drunk and then started... more
Fair and showsAirplanes, helicopters, drone and... Final report "Aero Friedrichshafen 2016": 606 exhibitors
Friedrichshafen, Germany - 30,800 visitors during four day trade fair
Blue skies and a northeast wind provided perfect flying conditions for pilots and co-pilots arrived by air at the trade fair. A hive of activity at Friedrichshafen Airport -and the international aviation... more
AirportsChina Everbright and Friedmann Pacific jointly acquires Tirana International Airport
Beijing, China - Number of passengers increased from 600,000 in 2005 to 2 million in 2015
China Everbright Limited announced that Keen Dynamics Limited, its joint-venture with Friedmann Pacific Asset Management Limited (“Friedmann Pacific”) which focuses on global airport investments, has sig... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and events. Embraer D&S to promote portfolio of integrated solutions at the "International Marrakech Air Show"
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The A-29 Super Tucano and the KC-390
Embraer Defense & Security (DS)will attend the "International Marrakech Air Show", which takes place April 27-30 at the Marrakech Menara Airport – Royal Moroccan Air Force Military Base, in Marrakech, M... more
IndustryAir France celebrates milestone delivery of airline's 70th B-777 airplane
Paris, France - French flag carrier was launch customer for B-777/300ER, 777 Freighter
Boeing and Air France marked a milestone today with the delivery of the airline's 70th B-777 airplane. The French flag carrier has played a pivotal role is the success of the 777 program and was the launch... more
IndustryBoeing KC-46 Program’s Second B-767/2C aircraft completes first flight
Washington, Usa - Lasted 1 hour and 40 minutes
With a successful first flight on April 25th, Boeing has added the fourth and final flight test aircraft to the KC-46 Pegasus fleet, a 767/2C. During the 1 hour, 40 minute flight, test pilots performed... more