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AirlinesAirplanes and events. Singapore Airlines: 45 years in Italy
Rome, Italy - The Singaporean carrier celebrated the anniversary of its Italian operations
Palazzo Brancaccio was the suggestive location in the heart of Rome chosen by Singapore Airlines (SA) to celebrate the Company’s forty-five years of operations in the Italian hubs. The airline’s top... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. ENAV about strikes next Saturday: reduction and modification of schedule
Rome, Italy - The essential services will be ensured
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance company) communicates that the strike actions fixed for next Saturday April 9 have been so modified: - from 10am to 2:00pm, national strike by the UNICA, Fata Cisal and... more
PeopleAirplanes. Alitalia: Chief Customer Officer showcases its guest-centric strategy
Rome, Italy - Over 6000 cabin crew and airport front line teams have completed training
Over 6,000 Alitalia cabin crew and front line airport teams have completed Customer Excellence training and 600 Senior Cabin Managers and Airport Managers have completed leadership training. This was the... more
Fair and showsAirplanes. Airbus contracted to upgrade and renew TAP Portugal’s A-330 and A-320 Family passenger cabins
Hamburg, Germany - At "Aircraft Interiors Expo"
TAP Portugal has signed an agreement with Airbus at "Aircraft Interiors Expo" (AIX) in Hamburg to upgrade the cabins of its A-330s, A-319s, A-320s and A-321s aircraft. The engineering and certification... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia resumes direct Rome-Brussels flights from tomorrow
Rome, Italy - The Italian airline recommends, be at the airport at least 3 hours before departure
Alitalia will resume from Friday, 8 April, direct flights between Rome and Brussels, interrupted after the terrorist attacks on 22 March 2016. These flights will replace those to and from Liège, where... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA reviewing micro UAS report -SPECIALS
Washington, Usa - The Authority will use the information in the report to develop a flexible, performance-based proposed rule
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently reviewing the report and recommendations of the Micro Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Aviation Rulemaking Committee. The agency had tasked the group... more
Military aviationUSA clinch to the UNSCR resolution to halt Iran’s acquisition plan for the Russian Su-30 jet aircraft
Rome, Italy - It is likely that the United States will use its veto power in the UN Security Council
The spokesperson of the American Department of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon, said that the US are likely to halt Iran purchase of the Russian planes Su-30. The news circulated in the soviet... more
Military aviationAirplanes and defense: Antonov finalized the assembly of its An-132 -2 VIDEO
Rome, Italy - The aircraft will be used for military transportation
Ukrainian Antonov, one of the main producers of planes, unveiled its An-132, the first jet for military transportation built in collaboration with the Saudi KACST, King Abdulaziz City Science and Technology.... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety: Saudi Arabia adds the Iranian Mahan Air in the black-list of aviation companies
Tehran, Iran - The announcement arrives after Riyadh’s latest report of systematic violations of the Country’s safety regulation laws by the Iranian airline
Saudi Arabian General Authority of Civil Aviation has issued an official communication banning Mahan Air from flying over the skies and to use any airport facility in the Kingdom. The announcement was... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: still headwinds on the freight sector
Geneva, Switzerland - A 5.6% fall recorded in February compared to the same month in 2015
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing air cargo volumes (measured in freight tonne kilometers or FTKs) suffered a 5.6% fall in February... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and protests: Greece calls for general strike
Rome, Italy - Greek airports closed and aircraft grounded for 24 hours
This morning Greece has announced a 24 hours general strike for tomorrow April 7th, which will involve airports and flight controllers as well as public exercises such as hospitals. Greece’s public sector u... more
Fair and showsAirplanes. Brazil will host the "International Air Show IBAS 2017"
Rome, Italy - Next year Rio de Janeiro will be the stage of the biggest public event after the Olympic Games.
It is official: Brazil will be in charge for the organization of "IBAS", "International Brazil Air Show", which will take place from March 29th to April 4th 2017. The event, which is the biggest after... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. IATA: Board recommends de Juniac for DG and CEO
Geneva, Switzerland - To succeed retiring Tony Tyler
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a decision of its Board of Governors (BoG), unanimously approved at an IATA BoG meeting yesterday, to recommend Alexandre de Juniac, Chairman... more
IndustryCALC strengthens aircraft disassembly project
Hong Kong, China - It has entered into a series of transactions
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, has entered into a series of transactions in order to restructure its investment... more
PeopleAirplanes and acquisition: tycoon Richard Branson expressed his disappointment concerning the sale of Virgin America
Rome, Italy - The $2.6 billion proposal is under the scrutiny of the American antitrust authorities that should pronounce next fall
The British tycoon expressed his sorrow over the inevitable operation of selling Virgin America (VA), the US branch on Virgin Group, which he couldn’t stop as his 30% share don’t have any voting rights, mea... more
IndustrySaab receives order for upgrade of the ATM for the Swedish Armed Forces
Linkoping, Sweden - The agreement runs 2016-2018 with an option for a three-year extension
Defence- and security company Saab has signed a three-year agreement with the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) regarding continued maintenance and upgrades of air traffic management- and airport... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Air France's stewardess on the headscarf on the routes to Tehran: the airline's position
Paris, France - Following the meeting with management and unions, agreement reached on the matter of principle
Air France Management and the unions yesterday had a meeting about the resumption of the flights to Tehran as from 17 April, operated 3 times weekly. The different parties have approved the resumption... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. United reaches tentative agreements on new contracts for IAM-represented employees
Chicago, Usa - Following just four months of negotiations
United and the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM) reached tentative agreements yesterday on new contracts for all of the airline's nearly 30,000 IAM-represented employees. The... more
HelicoptersHelicopters Italia: first installation, in retrofit, of the HELISAS system
Verona, Italy - On an AS-350B3 aircraft
Helicopters Italia, Airbus Helicopters service station in Italy, has recently successfully completed the first installation, in retrofit, of the HELISAS system autopilot on an AS-350 B3 helicopter. This... more
Latest newsFinmeccanica signs a contract to supply 28 Eurofighter Typhoon to Kuwait
Rome, Italy - Following an agreement between the governments
The Kuwait Ministry of Defence and Finmeccanica, which leads commercial activities in Kuwait on behalf of the Eurofighter consortium, today signed a contract for the supply of 28 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft,... more
Military aviationRussian Defence Ministry signs a deal for 30 Su-30SM jet aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Following the successful Russian air campaigns in Syria, also the Byelorussian and Iran governments are looking at the jet fighter
Russian Defense Vice-Minister Yuri Borisov finalized a three year contract with Irkut for the purchase of 30 jet fighters Su-30SM to be delivered at the end of 2018. The amount of the deal is yet unknown... more
AirportsA record-breaking March at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - Despite the increase in the number of passengers, the aircraft movements remained unchanged.
More than 841 thousand people were handled in March at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw. This is yet another consecutive monthly record in the history of Warsaw airport. March 2016 was the best March in the... more
AirportsEasyJet stations tenth aircraft in Berlin
Berlin, Germany - New routes from Schönefeld to Bordeaux, Toulouse, Priština and Catania
EasyJet is ready to take off to new destinations after stationing its tenth aircraft at the Berlin site. Starting with the summer flight schedule, the airline will be offering a direct connection from... more
Fair and showsATR at "MRO Americas 2016"
Toulouse, France - An event for the commercial aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul industry
The world’s regional aircraft manufacturer, ATR is attending "MRO Americas 2016", an event for the commercial aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul industry. The event takes place from 5h to 7th A... more
AirportsBumper first quarter for Liverpool Airport brings over 1 million passengers so far in 2016
Liverpool, UK - A number of new services started in March
Growth in passenger numbers continued at Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) during March as passenger numbers rose by 18% compared to March 2015 - the highest March figures since 2011. Over 380,000... more
Finance and economyAirbus Group announcement on UK export credit financing
Amsterdam, Holland - The note issued by the company
Airbus Group SE has informed relevant UK authorities of its findings concerning certain inaccuracies relating to applications for export credit financing for Airbus customers. The Group believes that... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and protests. Uprisings of the stewardesses: Air France’s flight attendants refuse to wear headscarf and trousers
Paris, France - The French carrier imposes its female crew to wear loose clothing on the Paris-Teheran route
Now that the nuclear deal with Iran has been finalized and the sanctions imposed to the country have been lifted, next April 17th Air France will resume its route Paris–Teheran 8 years after the flights w... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. A study by IATA: "Why everybody has a stake in European airspace modernization"
Geneva, Switzerland - "The EUR 245 billion question"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a study projecting a one million job and EUR245 billion boost to European prosperity in 2035 from airspace modernization. Europe is well-served... more
IndustryAirplanes and mergers. Alaska Group buys Virgin America for USD 2.6 billion
Seattle, Usa - Through the merger the Group will become America’s fifth carrier
Following months of rumors the proposal for the acquisition of Richard Brenson’s American Airlines has finally arrived as Alaska Air Group offers a $2.6 billion deal. The offer is currently under the s... more
SecurityAirplanes. FAA announces slot changes at Newark Liberty International
Washington, Usa - This modification will not cause a significant impact to noise and air emissions
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it is opening up capacity at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in time for the Winter 2016 scheduling season, a move that will increase... more
ConferencesAirplanes and events. ERA Regional Airline Conference 2016
Prague, Czech Republic - It will take place in Prague on 6-7 April
CEOs and senior executives from the European aviation community are heading to the European Regions Airline Association’s (ERA’s) 2016 Regional Airline Conference in Prague on 6–7 April. The conference will... more
IndustrySaudi Arabia’s Nesma Airlines becomes new ATR aircraft operator
Toulouse, France - The airline introduces two -72/600s in Saudi Arabia, leased from Dubai Aerospace Entreprise, and signs GMA with the manufacturer
Nesma Airlines today took delivery of their two first ATR-72/600s. These aircraft will operate in Saudi Arabia, where the airline is developing regional connectivity with the support of the national government.... more
Finance and economyShareholders' meeting of Finmeccanica: filing of Remuneration Report
Rome, Italy - It is convened at the end of this month
With reference to the Shareholders’ Meeting of Finmeccanica, convened in Extraordinary session on 22, 27 and 28 April 2016 (in first, second and third call respectively) and in Ordinary Session on 22 a... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and events. Miami Airport to host tomorrow honor flight for 77 local WWII veterans -VIDEO
Miami, Usa - The departure and return trips named with the first and the last year of the war
Miami International Airport, in partnership with Honor Flight South Florida and Eastern Air Lines, will host its second annual Honor Flight for 77 local World War II veterans this Saturday. New to this... more
ReportRussian flighter airplane shot down by Turkish: arrested killer of the pilot ejected from aircraft
Ankara, Turkey - The case created a diplomatic rift between the two countries
The case of the Russian Sukhoi SU-24 fighter aircraft, shot down in the Syrian skies on the border with Turkey from a Turkish F-16 airplane last November, created a diplomatic rift. Two on board of the... more
AirlinesAirplanes and initiatives. Alitalia: 14 stopovers in 43 days to present the new commercial offerings to tourism operators
Rome, Italy - Its 2016 products and services roadshow started out in Naples and will end in Verona
Alitalia's 2016 commercial road show started out yesterday night in Naples. A “tour of Italy” with 14 stopovers in 43 days during which the company will present its new products and services aimed at... more
PeopleHarbin Mayor leads a delegation to visit Friedmann Pacific Asset Management
Hong Kong, China - Mike Poon received it and reported on the latest development of the aircraft disassembly centre in Harbin
Song Xibin, Mayor of Harbin headed a delegation to visit the headquarters of Friedmann Pacific Asset Management Limited in Hong Kong on 29 March 2016. Other members of the delegation included Qu Lei, Member... more
SecurityAirplanes. FAA and GA Community are making the Skies Safer
Washington, Usa - Statement by its deputy administrator
Statement from FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker: "The United States has the largest and most diverse GA community in the world and we are all working together to put the right technologies, regulations,... more
CuriositiesApril fool: jokes alert
Rome, Italy - Some detailed curiosities about the origin of this particular day
April Fools' Day is celebrated every year on 1 April by playing practical jokes and spreading hoaxes. The jokes and their victims are called April fools. People playing jokes expose their prank by shouting... more
Fair and showsATR makes its debut at "Aircraft Interiors Expo" featuring new Smart Galley
Hamburg, Germany - The event will take place from 5th to 7th April
The turboprop manufacturer ATR will attend, for the first time, "Aircraft Interiors Expo" in Hamburg, the largest event dedicated to the aircraft interiors industry, from 5th to 7th April 2016. This is... more
UAS-DronesFAA expands online Small Unmanned Aircraft registration
Washington, Usa - Starting today
Starting today, owners of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) used for commercial, public and other non-model aircraft operations will be able to use the FAA’s new, streamlined, web-based registration p... more
AirlinesUnited is one the first US airlines to serve Israel from the West Coast
San Francisco, Usa - New three-times-weekly service, launching with B-787/9 Dreamliner airplane
United Airlines inaugurated yesterday evengin its newest intercontinental nonstop service, linking San Francisco and Tel Aviv with the first-ever nonstop flights between the two cities. Flight time to... more
AccidentsChina: Diamond DA-40 airplane crashed; two victims
Baoji, China - It was in a school flight with student and instructor on board
A Diamond DA-40 airplane crashed yesterday in China, at Baoji, in the Qiayang district, North-West of the Country, with two people on board, both dead in the impact. The aircraft entirely destroyed served... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and protests (2). Statement AEA on French ATC: "This is the tenth day of strike action in a 12-month period"
Brussels, Belgium - And after the terrorist attacks in Brussels and Easter period
"This is the tenth day of strike action by French ATC in a 12-month period, the second year in a row when passengers’ Easter holiday plans are marred by industrial action and, to add insult to injury, t... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and carriers. SkyTeam awarded "Airline Alliance of the Year" 2016
Amsterdam, Holland - Scoops industry accolade for second consecutive year
SkyTeam (ST) has again been awarded ‘Airline Alliance of the Year’ in the latest "Air Transport News Awards" that took place in Salzburg, Austria on Saturday, March 26th. The "Air Transport Awards" are... more
HelicoptersContract with the Philippine Navy for AW-159 helicopters; worth over 100 million Euros and it also includes support and training package
Rome, Italy - The aircraft will be delivered in 2018 and will perform anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare primary missions
Finmeccanica has been awarded a contract, valued at over 100 million euros, to supply the Philippine Navy with two AgustaWestland AW-159 helicopters. The aircraft will be built and delivered from the Finmeccanica... more
AccidentsBAe MK63 Hawk fighter airplane of the Royal Jordanian Air Force crashed
Amman, Jordan - An occupant dead, the second wounded
A MK-63 Hawk fighter airplane of the Royal Jordanian Air Force crashed this morning in circumstances still to specify in a place even now undefined on the North of the Jordan. The only elements available... more
Civil aviationFrance, aircraft strike: 20% of the flights cancelled at Paris-Orly
Paris, France - A third of the links annulled in Marseille
DGAC, the French Civil Aviation Directorate, unveiled that today 20% of the flights from Paris-Orly airport, and a third of the links from Marseille's one has been cancelled following to the general strike... more
PeopleFriedmann Pacific’s Chairman meets with Vice Governor of Heilongjiang Province
Hong Kong, China - During the meeting he reported on the latest development of the aircraft disassembly center in Harbin
Mike Poon, Founder and Chairman of Friedmann Pacific Asset Management Limited (“Friedmann Pacific”) visited Heilongjiang Province recently and met with Mr Sun Yao, Vice Governor of Heilongjiang Province. Dur... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic and Flybe partnership opens up new destinations
London, UK - Thanks to a new code-share agreement
Travellers in Amsterdam, Paris, Duesseldorf, Hanover, Milan and Rotterdam will soon be able to fly to international destinations including Orlando, Las Vegas, and the Caribbean – thanks to a new code-share a... more