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ConferencesAirplanes and events. Signed Memorandum of Cooperation on Sesar
Madrid, Spain - During the "World ATM Congress" in Madrid
The SESAR Deployment Manager (SDM) and the European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment (EUROCAE) signed yesterday a Memorandum of Cooperation. The MoC provides the principles and sets a framework... more
UAS-DronesUAE selects "His" P-1HH HammerHead UAV airplane (Piaggio Aerospace)
Abu Dhabi, UAE - It will be equipped with cameras, radar and communication systems
The United Arab Emirates "Play at home" in the contract with Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI) for the acquisition of eight P-1HH HammerHead aircraft, state-of-the-art multipurpose Unmanned... more
IndustryAirplanes. Seamless ATC system operational in Turkey
Rome, Italy - Advanced functions are available in line with the European SESAR
Finmeccanica, though its Security & Information Systems Division, has delivered a new Air Traffic Control (ATC) system for Turkey and brought it into fully operational service. The system, which was acquired... more
IndustryAirplanes and security. Saab awarded contracts to deploy WAM systems at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum Airport
Linkoping, Sweden - The industry has Dubai and DAEP as another partner
Defence and security company Saab announces that it has been awarded two contracts by Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) to supply and install a Wide Area Multilateration (WAM) system at Dubai... more
Science and technologyAirplanes. Sesar JU: possible use the existing satellite communication systems to improve ATM
Brussels, Belgium - Allowing air traffic control to offer better routings, advance sequencing, while maximising airport & airspace capacity
SESAR (Single European Sky initiative) members together with partners and the European Space Agency’s Iris Precursor have carried out a joint flight trial, successfully demonstrating that existing satellite t... more
AerospaceSuccessful flight for the Ariane 5 VA229 -VIDEO
Colleferro, Italy - Sending the EUTELSAT 65 WEST A satellite into orbit
The European launcher Ariane 5 has successfully completed its 85th mission, sending the EUTELSAT 65 WEST A satellite into orbit. The mission lifted off at 02:20 AM local time, 06:20 AM in Rome, from the... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. CALC received credit support from Exim Bank of China
Hong Kong, China - USD 41 million for the leasing of an Air India aircraft
China Aircraft Leasing Group, one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, received credit support at amount of USD 41 million from Transport Financing Department of the Export-Import... more
IndustryAustro Control signs final acceptance for Saab’s Nation-wide WAM system
Linkoping, Sweden - The initial contract was signed in 2011 and installation was completed in early 2013
Defence and security company Saab has announced that Austro Control, the Austrian Air Navigation Service Provider, has formally signed the final acceptance for its nation-wide Wide Area Multilateration... more
ReportMalaysian plane flight MH370 passed two years since mysterious disappearence
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Families in pain: Malaysian and Australian governments unremitting efforts
In the second anniversary of the tragic disappearance of the Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, investigations remain in the pitch dark. Malaysian and Australian governments unceasingly trying to solve... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines announced fleet expansion with 25 new B-737/700 airplanes
Chicago, Usa - And it plans to accelerate retirement of B-747s
United Airlines announced an order to purchase 25 new B-737/700 aircraft. The order is in addition to the previously announced order of 40 B-737/700s. The carrier will take delivery of the aircraft beginning... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Inmarsat and ESA to enhance ATM in Europe with Iris Service Evolution
Rome, Italy - Consortium of over 30 companies have joined the project (Airbus, Boeing, NATS, TAS, and Alitalia)
Inmarsat, one of the world’s providers of global mobile satellite communications, has been awarded a contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) to enhance Air Traffic Management (ATM) in Europe with a... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and figures. IATA: strong passenger demand continues into 2016
Geneva, Switzerland - RPK rose 7.1% compared to January 2015
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for January 2016 showing demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 7.1% compared to January 2015.... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and economy. Aci Europe: new report reveals private investment in airports more widespread -Specials
London, UK - During the "8th edition of ACI Airport Economics and Finance Conference"
This morning at the "8th ACI Airport Economics & Finance Conference" currently taking place in London, ACI EUROPE releases a new report on the state of airport ownership across the European continent. The... more
IndustryAirplanes and systems. Saab selected to deliver TAS for Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport’s new control tower
Linkoping, Sweden - The industry has deployed systems at more than 100 sites around the world
Defence and security company Saab announces that it has been selected by Air Navigation and Weather Services (ANWS), a division of the Taiwan Civil Aeronautics Administration, to deliver a Tower Automation... more
IndustryAircraft and systems. Saab to deploy SR-3 Surface Movement Radar in Prague
Linkoping, Sweden - For the "Václav Havel Airport"
Defence and security company Saab announces that it has been selected by Air Navigation Services of the Czech Republic (ANS CR) to deliver its SR-3 Surface Movement Radar (SMR) for Václav Havel Airport,... more
IndustrySaab’s Remote Tower wins award
Linkoping, Sweden - Assigned by the IHS Jane's ATC
Defence and security company Saab has received the IHS Jane’s Air Traffic Control (ATC) Award for delivering the first operational and approved Remote Tower in the world. Saab won the Technology category t... more
Fair and showsAirplanes. "World ATM Congress" (2). Indra showcases state-of-the art ATM technology
Madrid, Spain - The iTEC solution, the most advanced 4D trajectory system, which has been adopted by European air navigation service providers
Indra is at "World ATM Congress 2016", held in Madrid from March 8 to 10, showcases its latest generation solutions in automated communication, navigation and surveillance/air traffic management (CNS/ATM). These... more
ConferencesAirplanes and events. "World ATM Congress 2016" takes place in Madrid (March 8-10)
Madrid, Spain - Aviation is a dynamic, complex and challenging industry
Aviation is a dynamic, complex and challenging industry. It generates over 58 million jobs and $2.4 trillion in economic activity as well as many other benefits to society. Air traffic management (ATM)... more
AirlinesAirplanes and work. United: dispatchers vote to ratify contract extension
Chicago, Usa - Through the end of 2021
United's more than 420 dispatchers, represented by the Professional Airline Flight Control Association, have voted by a 91 percent margin to ratify a tentative agreement that will extend their current... more
Airlines2015 oil effect: high aircraft profits
Milan, Italy - Worldwide carriers saving EUR 46 billion
Talking about the most successful trade in the year: oil profits on aircraft. Several global air companies have been able to save something like EUR 46 billion, only spending approximately 180 billion:... more
Science and technologyAircraft. Perlan II stratospheric glider began pressurized test flights
Minden, Usa - Tom Enders received a detailed briefing from chief pilot Jim Payne
Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders worked alongside the all-volunteer flight test team for Airbus Perlan Mission II this weekend, as the program achieved a historic milestone with the start of pressurized flights.... more
CargoAirplanes and results. IATA: air freight makes solid start to 2016
Geneva, Switzerland - The WCS till take place on 15-17 March in Berlin
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in January showing a rise in freight tonne kilometers (FTK) of 2.7% compared to January 2015. This continues... more
AirportsDubai International Airport: aircraft now "Follow the greens" at DXB
Dubai, UAE - In collaboration with technology provider Honeywell
Dubai Airports, in collaboration with technology provider Honeywell, today confirmed the successful implementation of its ‘follow the greens’ airfield guidance system, leading-edge technology which str... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia launches new services from Bologna to Lamezia Terme, Reggio Calabria and Catania
Rome, Italy - Flight connections from Bologna to 70 destinations globally at Fiumicino airport
Alitalia will boost services in August from Bologna to Calabria with four new weekly flights, two services for Lamezia Terme and two for Reggio Calabria. The airline will also start a new daily Bologna... more
PeopleUnited Airlines announces return of President and CEO Oscar Munoz
Chicago, Usa - UA appointed three new independent directors
United Continental Holdings yesterday announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Oscar Munoz plans to return to those roles on a full-time basis on March 14, 2016 and resume all of his duties... more
PeopleFinmeccanica welcomes Secretary of State for Defence the Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP to its advanced electronics facility in Edinburgh
Edinburgh, UK - The Group is the largest inward investor in the UK’s defence and security sector
Secretary of State for Defence, the Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP, visited Finmeccanica’s centre for defence and security electronics in Edinburgh. The Secretary of State was received by Norman Bone, who l... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation: organizational and personnel changes
Nagoya, Japan - Effective from April 1, 2016
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation announced organizational and personnel changes effective from April 1, 2016. Organizational changes: I. Quality Assurance 1. In addition to placing safety promotion... more
IndustrySecond Boeing, USAF KC-46A Tanker airplane completed first flight
Washington, Usa - The aircraft to conduct mission systems, exterior lighting testing
The Boeing test team successfully completed the first flight of the program’s second KC-46A tanker aircraft, taking off from Paine Field and landing later at Boeing Field in Seattle. During the flight, B... more
AirlinesEmirates and S7 Airlines announce code-share agreement on more 30 Russian routes
Dubai, UAE - Partnership will provide passengers with seamless connections to regions across Russia
Emirates and Russian carrier S7 Airlines, have announced an enhanced partnership which is set to improve connectivity and benefits for customers across Russia. Both airlines have been in an interline... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. AEA and Commissioner Bulc move forward on new EU Aviation Strategy
Brussels, Belgium - The CEOs expressed their appreciation for the long-awaited project
A delegation of AEA (Association European Airlines) CEOs met with EU Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc to discuss the Aviation Strategy for Europe. During the meeting the CEOs expressed their appreciation... more
AirportsAircraft. Aci Europe: 2016 off to a good start
Brussels, Belgium - +6.3% passenger growth
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for January 2016. This is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights to... more
AccidentsRussia: AS-350N Ecureuil helicopter crashes. Two victims out of 4 on board. Mistery?
Krasnoe, Russia - A secret shade surrounding aircraft and occupants
An AS-350N helicopter, registration RF-29011 lifted up with police mansions suddenly crashed today in Kranoe, Russia, Fact referred by the regional governor Svetlana Orlova. The accident happened nearby... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. First US-built A-321 exits paint shop
Toulouse, France - With JetBlue livery
Painting of the first US-built A-321 airplane has been completed as it emerged from the paintshop in Mobile, Alabama in its JetBlue livery. This latest milestone shows that the first aircraft to be produced... more
AerospaceItalian CIRA: diplomatic representations of the 25 foreign Countries visit the Centre
Capua, Italy - Belonging to all world regions: Europe, North and South American, Asia and Africa
CIRA, the Italian Aerospace Researches Center, hosted yesterday governmental representations, diplomatic authorities, scientific delegation of 25 foreign countries belonging to all world regions: Europe,... more
HelicoptersBell 407 helicopter continues to gain traction in Italy
Louisville, Usa - First Bell 407GXP selected for corporate transport
Bell Helicopter announced that the 407 is continuing to gain traction in Italy with the sale of the first 407GXP to a private customer. The 407GXP is the latest upgrade to the 407 platform, with added... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters boosts its HCare material support offer
Louisville, Usa - The numerous enhancements
Through the launch of HCare, Airbus Helicopters simplified and reshaped its material support services to provide a more easy-to-use service, performance guarantees and larger coverage. The objective of... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Rolls out H-175 Flight Crew Operating Manual
Louisville, Usa - The chart work brings new added value because introduces operational guidance for the latestgeneration Helionix avionics systems
Airbus Helicopters is continuing to deliver on its commitment to safety as its number one priority with the release of the H-175 Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM), coming just over a year after the release... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport. Passenger growth continues at LJLA with 22% increase in February
Liverpool, UK - Almost 60,000 more passengers used it last month compared to the same period last year
Growth in passenger throughput at "Liverpool John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) continued in February with 22% more passengers choosing to fly through LJLA compared to February 2015. Almost 60,000 more passengers... more
AirportsHamburg Airport renewing the core of its infrastructure. Flight operations continue according to schedule
Hamburg, Germany - Construction work begins on Apron 1
With a symbolic hammer stroke, Michael Eggenschwiler, CEO of Hamburg Airport, and Senator Frank Horch, Minister for Economic Affairs, Transport and Innovation in the city-state of Hamburg, broke the first... more
Weather forecastsAirbus Helicopters Foundation supports Fiji in the aftermath of tropical cyclone "Winston"
Marignane, France - Killing at least 43 people and affecting 350,000 others
Airbus Helicopters Foundation provided support to humanitarian relief efforts following the tropical cyclone "Winston" that hit the Fiji Islands on 21 February 2016, killing at least 43 people and affecting... more
HelicoptersBell delivers first 429 helicopter model with Mecaer Interior to Russian Customer
Louisville, Usa - Outfitted with a luxury cabin interior created by an Italian company
Bell Helicopter announced the delivery of the first Bell 429 to a Russian customer outfitted with the MAGnificent luxury cabin interior created by Italy-based Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG). The luxury interior... more
AirportsAnother record-breaking February for "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - More than 741 thousand people last month
More than 741 thousand people were checked-in at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw in February. This is yet another consecutive monthly record in the history of Warsaw airport. February 2016 was the best February... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: technology for mine clearance
Giugliano, Italy - A set of services, systems and sensors that makes operations safer and more efficient has been introduced in Naples
D-BOX (Demining tool-BOX), a research and development effort funded by the European Commission leading to the development of a comprehensive solution for mine clearance operations, was successfully demonstrated... more
Science and technology"Heli-Expo 2016": Airbus Helicopters is taking care of its customers on every flight with HCare
Louisville, Usa - The project celebrates its first anniversary
One year following the launch of HCare, Airbus Helicopters continues to improve its HCare Customer Service offer, providing customers with the levels of service and support. Customer Service is an essential... more
UAS-DronesAnglo-French summit in Amiens: joint program for drone aircraft of last generation
Amiens, France - It will be a Future Combat Air System and will cost USD 2,11 billions, equally divided between the two Governments
From the summit in Amiens (75 miles North of Paris) that gathered every two years the Head of Governments of France and UK, yesterday arose the announcement of a common program regarding the joint construction... more
SecurityUS DoD explicitly bas the use of electronic cigarettes on commercial aircraft flights
Washington, Usa - It causes concern because studies have shown that aerosol can contain a number of harmful chemicals
US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx yesterday announced a final rule that explicitly bans the use of electronic cigarettes on commercial flights. The final rule applies to all scheduled aircraft flights... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and safety. Next generation air traffic technology goes live at NATS Prestwick
Prestwick, UK - The system is called iTEC
A new technology platform that will transform air traffic management in the UK has successfully entered service at NATS’ Prestwick Control Centre. The system – called iTEC - is the next generation of... more
Finance and economyAirplanes. Embraer releases 4Q and FY 2015 results and 2016 outlook -Specials
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Highlights
Embraer releases 4Q and FY 2015 results and 2016 outlook Highlights - In 4Q15, Embraer delivered 33 commercial and 45 executive (25 light and 20 large) jet aircraft. The Company ended 2015 with 101... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Emirates launches milestone Dubai-Auckland non-stop route -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - New Zealand now served with five daily flights
Emirates has launched its first non-stop service between Dubai and Auckland, one of the world’s longest scheduled flights, bringing 39 European destinations and another 38 in Africa and the Middle East w... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. United Airlines applies to serve Cuba from four global gateways
Chicago, Usa - They are New York, Houston, Washington and Chicago
United Airlines submitted yesterday its formal application to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to provide service from four of its largest US gateway cities -Newark/New York, Houston,... more