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Finance and economyAirports and economy. Fraport achieves result despite challenging business environment
Frankfurt, Germany - 61 million passengers handled at FRA in 2015
The Fraport Group closed fiscal year 2015 successfully with a 2.5 percent rise in passenger traffic -serving 61 million at its Frankfurt Airport (FRA) home base- as well as a significant increase in... more
IndustryNew aircraft. B-787/10 begins major assembly
Washington, Usa - The model has won 153 orders from nine customers around the world
Major assembly of the first B-787/10 Dreamliner airplane is underway, the latest major milestone in the development of the newest member of the 787 family. Boeing partner Kawasaki Heavy Industries began... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and events. ATR at the "India Aviation 2016"
Hyderabad, India - Nearly 40 aircraft operate in the colors of Indian carriers
The world regional aircraft manufacturer, ATR, attends the "India Aviation Exhibition 2016", held at the Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, India on 16th to 20th March. ATR are the "Best-selling" regional... more
AirportsAirplanes and airports: new pier and terminal at Schiphol get the go-ahead
Amsterdam, Holland - The new facility is scheduled for completion in 2023
On 15 March 2016, the Schiphol Group shareholders (the Dutch State, the Municipality of Amsterdam, the Municipality of Rotterdam and Aéroports de Paris) issued their final approval of plans to develop... more
ConferencesAirplanes and conferences. IATA: team effort needed to improve value of air cargo
Berlin, Germany - Lithium-ion battery: the Governments don't implement the regulations, and who doesn't respect the laws is unpunished
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for continued transformation in the air cargo industry with a focus on raising the quality of its offering at the opening of the 10th annual "World... more
ConferencesAirplanes. IATA (2): competitive air transport sector to drive increased German prosperity
Berlin, Germany - The declarations during the opening of the "World Air Cargo Symposium" today
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the German government to focus on improving the competitiveness of the German air transport sector in the development of its national aviation... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and animals. Iata: airlines are "United for wildlife"
London, UK - Signed a declaration aimed at reducing the illegal trafficking
On behalf of the aviation industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) signed a declaration aimed at reducing the illegal trafficking of wildlife and underlining the aviation industry’s c... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The strikes in Italy in March
Rome, Italy - Different protests announced for next Friday
The Italian Transport Ministry unveiled the list of the strikes predicted in the air transport. The protests announced for next Friday are: 18/03/2016, Uilt-Uil/Anpav+Rsa, staff of Mistral Air company,... more
AerospaceExoMars successfully launched -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - Thales Alenia Space, prime contractor of the program, is responsible of the planning of both missions (2016 and 2018)
Thales Alenia Space announced yesterday that Europe’s ExoMars spacecraft was successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan using a Proton-M Rocket. After a successful separation from B... more
AirportsAirplanes and results. Dubai International Airport starts 2016 with record 7.3 million passengers in January
Dubai, UAE - Surpassing the previous benchmark which was set in August 2015
Dubai International (DXB) started the New Year with record monthly traffic of 7.3 million passengers in January, surpassing the previous benchmark of 7.2 million passengers which was set in August 2015. Passenger... more
UAS-DronesFAA administrator talks drone aircraft at SXSW
Washington, Usa - In his opening remarks, he outlined recent progress on several important initiatives
FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and Sally French, "The Drone Girl", yesterday led a lively panel discussion about the future of small unmanned aircraft at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin on Monday.... more
HelicoptersJapan Coast Guard orders an additional H-225 helicopter
Tokyo, Japan - JCG already operates five units
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with Japan Coast Guard (JCG) for the purchase of an additional H-225. JCG, which already operates five units, has ordered this additional aircraft as part of its... more
AirlinesAirplanes. United Airlines emphasizes choice, convenience and access in proposal to serve Cuba
Chicago, Usa - More than 15,000 letters of support to US DoT
United Airlines submitted yesterday its latest filing to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to begin commercial air service to Cuba from its global gateways in Newark/New York, Houston,... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport responds to Scottish Government plans to cut APD by 50%
Liverpool, UK - An its spokesperson commented about it
The Scottish Government is taking forward plans for a Scottish replacement to Air Passenger Duty (APD) and today launched a consultation seeking views on how a Scottish replacement to APD should be structured... more
AirlinesAlitalia aircraft: punctuality on Tuesday, 23 February hit 97. 4 per cent
Rome, Italy - Best on time performance recorded
Alitalia flew its most punctual day on Tuesday 23 February when 97.4 per cent of the airline’s aircraft took-off on time, some 540 flights. This is the best day recorded for on time performance since t... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Scotland will cut 50% the Air Duty passenger? easyJet acclaims
Edimburgh, Scotland - If it will make it, starting from 2018
Following the Scottish governments consultation on Air Passenger duty Sophie Dekkers, easyJet’s UK Director commented; “easyJet has long campaigned for the removal of Air Passenger Duty. We know that its... more
SecurityUS Senator Bill Nelson, FAA and county leaders warn against unauthorized drone aircraft use during Spring break
Miami, Usa - Flying a UAV within one mile of any Miami-County airport is illegal and subject to a $500 fine
US Senator Bill Nelson joined Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, County Commissioner Rebeca Sosa, Miami-Dade Aviation Department Director Emilio T. González, and Federal Aviation Administration... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Norwegian: new base in Rome and at least 60 Italian hirings. And direct flights from Fiumicino to USA in 2017
Rome, Italy - The low-cost proposes itself as option towards the North Europe. The transatlantic links from next year
At least 60 new jobs between pilots and flight assistants and two B-737 airplanes that will alternate to 7 destinations in North Europe. Currently these are the numbers of the new operating base that the... more
AirlinesAirplanes and environment. United uses advanced biofuel on all its scheduled flights from Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Usa - It will purchase 15 million galloons in three years. A landmark turning point started last Friday
An historic turning point that implemented last Friday by the American carrier United Airlines, that with flight 708 took off from Los Angeles International Airport, has begun officially the regular use... more
IndustryBoeing Unmanned Undersea Vehicle can operate autonomously for months -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - 51-foot Echo Voyager largest of three such vehicles the industry offers
Boeing introduced Echo Voyager, its latest Unmanned, Undersea Vehicle (UUV), which can operate autonomously for months at a time thanks to a hybrid rechargeable power system and modular payload bay. The... more
Fair and showsAirplanes, helicopters and not only. "India Aviation 2016" from March 16-20
Hyderabad, India - More than 250 exhibitors
After the grand success of "India Aviation 2014", Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, jointly with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry organize the 5th Edition of "India... more
AirportsBudapest Airport marks Wizz Air’s new connections
Budapest, Hungary - 14% increase in passenger traffic in February, close to 700,000 visitors
Hitting an all-time high last month, Budapest Airport recorded an exceptionally healthy 14% increase in passenger traffic during February, welcoming close to 700,000 monthly visitors. Contributing to the... more
UAS-DronesDeveloping a pioneer project for farm monitoring using UAV aircraft
Seville, Spain - Called "Mochuelo" it is in a trial phase on olive farms, but its implementation field will be wide
The Andalusian Foundation for Aerospace Development (FADA) has started to develop, through the ATLAS Flight Test Center, a new R&D project directed towards improving vigilance and security of agricultural... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: service network to grow in Turkey
Fort Worth, Usa - General Havacılık is working towards becoming an industry's authorized customer service facility
Bell Helicopter announced that Genel Havacılıkis nearing completion of its application to become appointed as an its Authorized Customer Service Facility (CSF) in Turkey. The company, located in Turkey, i... more
AirportsIt increases passenger traffic in Norwegian airports
Oslo, Norway - In Oslo, + 8%
A total of 3,709,601 passengers travelled through Avinor's 46 airports in February. Air traffic increased by six per cent compared with February 2015. So far this year, air traffic has increased by 3.8... more
PeopleAirplanes. Pope Francis: three years ago his election. The Apostolic journeys served by Alitalia and not only, also by helicopter (VIDEO AZ)
Rome, Italy - Elected on March 13, 2013 following the resignations by his predecessor, who met ten days after
Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio,17 December 1936) is the 266th and current Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. He chose Francis as his papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. Francis is... more
IndustryIndiGo takes delivery of its first A-320neo airplane
Toulouse, France - Biggest NEO customer becomes Asia’s first and world’s second model operator
India’s one of largest airlines by passenger numbers, IndiGo, has taken delivery of its first A-320neo. The delivery makes the carrier the first operator in India and in Asia. The airline is one of A... more
AccidentsAS-365 Dauphin rescue helicopter crashes in Taiwan: two dead and three wounded -VIDEO
Shimen, Taiwan - It verified oil leak into sea on a stranded cargo ship
An AS-365 Dauphin rescue helicopter crashed today into the sea near waters in front of Shimen, in the district of NW Taipei, Taiwan. Two dead of five occupants in the crash, while the other three, wounded,... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and photo. A-350/900 prototype on Cuneo-Levaldigi airport for session of tests
Cuneo, Italy - Lasted about an hour
The prototype of the great A-350/941 commercial airplane used yesterday for about an hour the runway of the Cuneo-Levaldigi airport for a test flight and a series of passages. The airplane, took off from... more
AirlinesAirplanes. UA and ANZ expand cooperation to form joint-venture partnership
Chicago, Usa - Deeping the alliance between the two airlines
United Airlines (UA) and Air New Zealand (ANZ) yesterday announced a joint-venture revenue-sharing agreement, deepening the partnership between the two airlines, which are both members of Star Alliance.... more
CargoAirplanes. Lufthansa Cargo route network grows
Frankfurt, Germany - Eurowings long-haul routes integrated
Lufthansa Cargo is adding countless new destinations when the summer schedule begins on 27 March. A weekly freighter service to Moscow is one new addition to the schedule. An MD-11F aircraft has already... more
IndustryAirplanes. Updated the "Artas"-Eurocontrol system for Turkey's DHMI
Rome, Italy - It is an important step for high quality surveillance over the local airspace, which is among the largest in Europe
Vitrociset, the Italian ICT company, reference in managing “Safe & critical” systems, has deployed into operation the V8B2 version of the EUROCONTROL ARTAS (ATM surveillance tracker and server) Surveillance Dat... more
Finance and economySale of 100% of Fata SpA (Finmeccanica) completed
Rome, Italy - The company active in the field of industrial plant engineering
Finmeccanica announced yesterday the closing of the sale to DANIELI Group of the 100% of Fata SpA, active in the field of industrial plant engineering, including its subsidiaries in USA (Fata Hunter),... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft, the new challenge: how to identify and block them
Rome, Italy - The antidrone systems on the occasion of a conference next March 23
Top secret projects for development of antidrone systems are under consideration at worldwide. After a boom of these flying machines and the quick busy skies, the new technological challenge is this: to... more
HelicoptersPAS becomes the first authorized Bell Helicopter customer service facility in North Africa
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The US industry has a support network with over one hundred facilities in 34 Countries
Bell announced today that Petroleum Air Services (PAS) has been appointed as the first Bell Helicopter Authorized Customer Service Facility in North Africa. The US company has the largest support network... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. SESAR 2020 membership reflects growing Europe-wide commitment to ATM modernisation
Brussels, Belgium - 19 members will participate in the industrial research, validation and demonstration activities
The SESAR Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) has announced the 19 members that will participate in the industrial research, validation and demonstration activities of SESAR 2020, the next wave of the European... more
Helicopters505 Jet Ranger X helicopter: development phase moves forward with velocity -VIDEO
Fort Worth, Usa - Launched at "HELI-EXPO 2014", the program has moved from a mockup to prototype in less than two years
Launched at "HELI-EXPO 2014", the 505 Jet Ranger X program has moved from a mockup to prototype in less than two years. Flight testing is underway and the helicopter is making significant progress toward... more
Military aviationItalian Eurofighter Typhoon airplanes make "Red flag" debut
Hallbergmoos, Germany - From 4th, 36th and 37th Fighter Wings in Grosseto
Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons have this week made their first appearance at one of the world’s best-known military exercises. Exercise "Red Flag", at the Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, is a... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia to increase long haul capacity by 7% in the Summer
Rome, Italy - New flights to Chile and Mexico. Service resumed to Los Angeles and Chicago. Further boost for domestic North-South Italy services
Alitalia will increase its long haul capacity this summer by seven per cent compared to the same period in 2015. The rise in air seats available for sale is down to the airline starting new services from... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and airports. Autogrill: the BoD approves the consolidated financial statements as of 31 December
Milan, Italy - Sales in the airport channel were up 20.2%
The board of directors of Autogrill approves the consolidated financial statements as of 31 December 2015. The highlights: • Consolidated revenues: €4,369.2m, up 11.2% on €3,930.2m in 2014 (up 2... more
Civil aviationAmsterdam Airport: presentation of "2015 Schiphol Aviation Awards"
Amsterdam, Holland - Six winners announced
The annual "Schiphol Aviation Awards" were awarded this week amid great interest. Chief Commercial Officer Maarten de Groof and Chief Operations Officer Birgit Otto announced the six winners in the new... more
AirportsAirplanes and safety. Indra to deploy radars in Shanghai and two other Chinese airports
Rome, Italy - The airports of Dalian and Shenyang will be equipped with surface guidance and control systems including latest generation continuous wave radars
Indra has won a contract to deploy a radar station at Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, which will improve surveillance of movements within its airspace. It will also equip the international airports... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and economy. Airbus Group completes acquisition of Navtech
Toulouse, France - This operation follows the agreement announced in December 2015 to acquire the company
Airbus Group has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of privately held Navtech. This operation follows the agreement announced in December 2015 to acquire the company. With its comprehensive... more
CuriositiesA-380 airplane. Emirates showcases its sponsorship of AC Milan at 30,000ft and across the globe -VIDEO
Milan, Italy - The aircraft with a particular livery which shows club's football players
Emirates and AC Milan are celebrating their partnership with the unveiling of a bespoke decal which depicts the club’s football players in action on an A-380 aircraft that operated on the Dubai/Milan/New Y... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. United reports February 2016 operational performance
Chicago, Usa - The airline to launch first-ever nonstop service by a US carrier
United Airlines (UAL) reported February 2016 operational results. UAL's February 2016 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 2.7 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat miles)... more
AirportsAirplanes and results. February 2016: Frankfurt Airport reports new monthly traffic passenger record
Frankfurt, Germany - Special effect due to leap day; deployment of larger aircraft continues
Serving nearly four million passengers in February 2016, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) registered growth of 3.8 percent year-on-year - an increase of 134,000 passengers compared to the previous record February... more
SecurityFAA proposes rule to overhaul safety certification standards for small airplanes
Washington, Usa - The comment period is 60 days from publication in the Federal Register
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday proposed a rule that overhauls the airworthiness standards for small general aviation airplanes. The FAA’s proposal, whi... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Cathay Pacific posts profit increase to HK$ 6 billion in 2015
Milan, Italy - The Group’s performance in 2015 was better than in 2014, with the business benefiting from low fuel prices
The Cathay Pacific Group reported an attributable profit of HK$6,000 million for 2015. This compares to a profit of HK$3,150 million in 2014. Earnings per share were HK152.5 cents compared to HK80.1 cents... more
ConferencesAirplanes. Announced contracts worth around €120 million for Air Traffic Control Management systems
Rome, Italy - During the "World ATM Congress" currently being held in Madrid
Finmeccanica has announced today, during the ongoing "World ATM Congress" in Madrid (8-10 March), the award of contracts totalling around €120 million. Following recent successes in Italy, Canada and S... more
CuriositiesMiami Airport distributed 25,000 bouquets to passengers in celebration of international women's day
Miami, Usa - It has been observed since in the early 1900's
Passengers throughout Miami International Airport received flowers on March 8 as the airport celebrated International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. Representatives from American Airlines, the... more