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AirlinesAlitalia airplanes: punctuality rate grew in January, for the third consecutive month
Rome, Italy - Giancarlo Schisano: "Excellent record that we want to repeat"
Alitalia’s aircraft take-off record in January saw 90.7 per cent of its 16,000 operated flights depart on time. The airline's punctuality record is getting better and this is the third consecutive month t... more
IndustryA-350/1000 airplane in the Final Assembly Line (FAL)
Tolouse, France - One of three flight test aircraft to be built
Airbus has started final assembly of the first A-350/1000 airplane on schedule at the A-350XWB Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. This A-350/1000, one of three flight test aircraft to be built,... more
SecurityCairo signs agreement for the evaluation of the level of security of its aiports: Metrojet crash teaches...
Cairo, Egypt - Understanding the weaknesses of the control system helps avoid supporting terrorism
An evaluation that "Will be delivered within a period of six months and will have a total cost of USD 700,000, provided from Egypt's Tourism Assistance Fund"- declares today the Ministry of Civil Aviation... more
IndustryA-321neo airplane takes to the sky for the first time
Toulouse, France - Lasted five hours and 29 minutes
The first A-321neo airplane equipped with CFM International LEAP-1A engines completed its maiden flight on February 9th from Hamburg, Germany. The aircraft, registration D-AVXB, was flown by Experimental... more
ReportSomalia airplane attacked, arrested two airport workers - VIDEO
Mogadishu, Somalia - Surveillance video films bomb exchange
Only a few days ago 'Something' caused a large hole in the Daallo Airlines Airbus A-321 fuselage close to its right wing, it happened only 15 minutes after it had taken off from Mogadishu heading for Djibouti.... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: signed ESA contract to build Sentinel-3C and D satellites for Copernicus program
Cannes, France - Worth EUR 450 million
Thales Alenia Space is celebrating the signing with the European Space Agency (ESA), for the contract worth €450 million, to build the Sentinel-3C and D environmental monitoring and oceanographic satellites f... more
AccidentsMyanmar: 5 military personnel killed in plane accident
Naypyidaw, Myanmar - Beechcraft 1900D crashes after take off
Five Myanmar military personnel were killed in the plane crash that involved a Beechcraft 1900D, a 19 passenger pressurized twin-engine turboprop fixed-wing aircraft. Originally designed to be used as... more
HelicoptersFirst AW-169 helicopter for the UK market lands at its base
Rome, Italy - Six units ordered by EMS service operator Specialist Aviation Services
Finmeccanica, through its Helicopter Division, handed over to Specialist Aviation Services its first AgustaWestland AW-169 new generation intermediate class helicopter. The aircraft is also the first to... more
UAS-DronesFAA updates DC-area Unmanned aircraft procedures
Washington, Usa - In the area between 15 and 30 miles from Washington
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) updated its conditions yesterday for flying unmanned aircraft in the area between 15 and 30 miles from Washington, DC to clarify differences for various types... more
SecurityAirplanes. FAA asks to US and foreign airlines evaluations and risk linked to the lithium battery transport as goods
Washington, Usa - Specific tests conducted by the authority made emerged aspects of extreme danger
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday issued a safety alert to US and foreign commercial passenger and cargo airlines, urging them to conduct a safety risk assessment to manage the risks... more
AccidentsIndonesia: military plane crashes into a house
Malang, Indonesia - The causes of the accident are still uncertain
Not many hours ago in Malang in East Java an Indonesian military aircraft crashed into a house. The Brazilian-made Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano, also named ALX or A-29 is a turboprop aircraft designed... more
IndustryAirplanes and pollution (2). Boeing supports ICAO aicraft CO2 emissions standard
Seattle, Usa - Real progress to reduce them in the aviation
Boeing released the following statement: "Boeing commends the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) for reaching agreement on the first... more
Civil aviationIATA welcomes new CO2 emissions standard for aircraft -Specials
Geneva, Switzerland - After six years of paintstaking negotiation and technical work
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision by representatives at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to agree a CO2 efficiency Standard for commercial aircraft. The... more
AerospaceItalian CIRA: conference on the collaboration Italy-Latin America in the space sector
Capua, Italy - The mission of a group of 28 delegates takes place from today to February 12
The mission in Italy by a group composed of 28 delegates representing space agencies, governmental authorities and embassies coming from 12 Countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Ecuador,... more
Military aviationAirplanes. And the signing for the Eurofighter airplanes to Kuwait?
Rome, Italy - All is quiet, but the signing was announced for January 31... And in the meantime we risk that the substantial contract is concluded with USA....
"Kuwaitnews.com", the on-line press agency, reported last February 6 the declaration by a Finmeccanica's spokesperson. According to it the multimillionaire deal for 28 units of the Eurofighter Typhoon... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters selects Thales and Helisim for its H-160 full flight simulator deployment
Marignane, France - Launched to support aircraft entry into service
Airbus Helicopters has partnered with Thales and Helisim to develop and deploy the Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for the H-160. In line with the “Born ready” strategy implemented by the helicopter since the... more
AirportsFraport reported traffic figures in January 2016. Deployment of larger aircraft types continues
Frankfurt, Germany - Frankfurt Airport records ongoing passenger growth
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has started off the year with continuing passenger growth. In the reporting month of January 2016, Germany's largest aviation hub served about 4.2 million passengers, representing... more
AirlinesAirplanes and routes. Alitalia launches new long haul Rome-Mexico City service from June 16
Rome, Italy - A taste of the new destination is scheduled next Friday when the airline will operate a flight with a special passenger
Alitalia will launch non-stop flights between Rome and Mexico City on June 16, 2016 to increase its international network. "The new service will help commerce and also develop tourism between Italy and... more
PeopleEdgar Mitchell, sixth man on the Moon, dies
Rome , Italy - Astronaut on the Apollo 14 mission
Born in Texas in 1930, Edgar Mitchell passed away a few days ago in Palm Beach, Florida, after a short illness, his daughter, Kimberly Mitchell announced it. His death coincides with the 45th anniversary... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. United reports January 2016 operational performance
Chicago, Usa - Load factor increased 0,2 points compared to the same month of 2015
United Airlines (UAL) yesterday reported January 2016 operational results. UAL's January 2016 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 0.1 percent and consolidated capacity (available... more
DefenseMBDA delivers Asraam missiles for F-35 airplane integration
London, UK - The first one was delivered in January
MBDA has commenced deliveries of a quantity of Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missiles (ASRAAM) for the forthcoming integration of this infra-red air dominance missile onto the UK's F-35B airplane. The... more
Finance and economyAircrat. NATS: an estimated $16.3 billion in economic benefits to the region by streamlining of traffic in region’s upper airspace
Dubai, UAE - From X Jets, a jv between Private Jet Charter and Jet Connections
X Jets, a joint-venture between Private Jet Charter and Jet Connections, the newly established regional company based in Dubai, has said that streamlining the traffic in the Middle East’s upper airspace w... more
AirlinesAirlines and carriers. Air Astana signs code-share agreement with Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Milan, Italy - The flights will be served under an unique code
Air Astana two of Europe’s leading airlines, Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, have deepened their cooperation by signing a code-share agreement for flights between Astana and Paris operated by t... more
Finance and economyJet Airways unveiled financial results
Rome, Italy - Third consecutive profitable quarter in a row
Jet Airways declared highest ever quarterly profit of INR 467 crores in Q3 of FY16. Highlights include: - Third consecutive profitable quarter in a row - EBITDA quadrupled to INR 751 crores for... more
IndustryExecuJet set to enter Indian market
London, UK - Following a tender bid for new FBO and MRO facilities at "Indira Gandhi" Airport
ExecuJet Aviation Group is set to expand into the Indian market for the first time, following a successful tender bid for new fixed-based operation (FBO) and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities... more
CargoAircraft and results. Aci Europe: strong passenger traffic growth in 2015
Brussels, Belgium - But freight still in the doldrums
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for 2015. This is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights to and from... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. TAI sets its sights on Polonization and cooperation opportunities on the Polish Kruk program
Radom, Poland - A workshop held regarding the possible cooperation
TAI -Turkish Aerospace Industries, Turkey’s center in defence and aerospace industries and PGZ– Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa, one of the largest defence groups in Europe comprising over 60 companies held a w... more
AirportsBudapest Airport recognises partners of distinction
Budapest, Hungary - Following another record-breaking year
Budapest Airport hosted its 9th Annual Awards Ceremony last night in the Terminal 1 Event Center. Around 300 guests gathered to recognise the success of the airport’s closely-held business partners during, n... more
HelicoptersH-145 helicopter demonstrates its ability to perform off-shore missions
Sande, Germany - The aircraft is also well suited for HEMS
The twin-engine multipurpose helicopter H-145 has successfully proved its operational capabilities for challenging off-shore missions. During a two-day flight trial in late January the established off-shore... more
IndustryFinmeccanica about AnsaldoBreda-Hitachi situation
Rome, Italy - The Group reiterates that it has completed the closing of transactions relating to the acquisition
"Finmeccanica, as stated on November 2, 2015, reiterates that it has completed the closing of transactions relating to the acquisition by Hitachi regarding the business of AnsaldoBreda SpA, except for... more
Airports"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: January with a record
Warsaw, Poland - Two major events awaits it this summer
"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw again broke a monthly record in the number of passengers handled. In January through its airport passed nearly 738,000 people. It is 7 percent more than in the same month a year... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA explains that the Super Bowl is a "No Drone Zone" -VIDEO
Washington, Usa - The restrictions will be in effect from 2 pm to 11:59 pm on Sunday, Feb. 7
The Federal Aviation Administration is launching a new public service announcement to let people know the airspace around Levi’s Stadium is a No Drone Zone during the Super Bowl. Temporary Flight Restrictions w... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: demand for air travel in 2015 surges to strongest results in five years
Geneva, Switzerland - Annual capacity rose 5.6% last year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for 2015 showing demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 6.5% for the full year compared to 2014.... more
HelicoptersCertification of the Rig’N Fly automatic oil platform approach mode for the H-225 helicopter
Marignane, France - Airbus Helicopters has received it by EASA
Airbus Helicopters has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification for the Rig’N Fly (Rig Integrated GPS approaches with eNhanced Fly-ability and safetY), an avionics enhancement designed t... more
AirlinesFirst Boeing 787 airplane delivered to Saudia
Washington, Usa - The Dreamliner fleet continues to grow in the Middle East
Boeing and Saudia, Saudi Arabia's national airline, celebrated the triple delivery of two B-787/9 Dreamliners and a B-777/300ER (Extended Range) to the carrier. A third Dreamliner aircraft will be delivered... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Meridiana-Qatar Airways: signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Olbia, Italy - Potential partnership between the carrier Qatari and Alisarda
Qatar Airways and Alisarda are working on a potential partnership project regarding the Italian airline Meridiana. The two parties have agreed upon the pillars of the business proposition, which envisages... more
AirlinesAirplanes and "Zika" virus. Alitalia: for pregnant women rebooking or refund
Rome, Italy - For tickets to regions affected. Also valid for companions
Alitalia offers pregnant women and their companions with tickets paid to destinations and regions affected by the "Zika" viral illness ---such as Brazil, other Latin American countries and the Caribbean-... more
IndustryEmbraer Phenom 100 jet aircraft selected to train armed forces aircrew in the United Kingdom
Bristol, UK - The contract will provide five airplanes to the UK MoD's MFTS program
The Embraer Phenom 100 business jet was selected to provide multi-engine pilot training to armed forces aircrew in the United Kingdom. The contract with Affinity Flight Training Services will provide five... more
CargoAirplanes and transport. IATA: air freight growth slowed to 2.2% in 2015
Geneva, Switzerland - The World Symposium (WCS) will take place next March in Berlin
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures for global air freight markets showing cargo volumes measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) expanded 2.2% in 2015 compared to 2014.... more
IndustrySingapore Airlines' first A-350XWB airplane takes to the sky
Toulouse, France - The aircraft will now enter the final phase of production
The first A-350/900 for Singapore Airlines (SIA) yesterday completed its maiden flight over the skies of South West France. The aircraft, featuring the airline’s livery, will now enter the final phase o... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus Group at the "2016 Singapore Air Show"
Toulouse, France - Major presence at Asia-Pacific’s largest event
Airbus Group will have a major presence at this year’s "Singapore Air Show" (February 16-21), highlighting its full range of products covering the commercial aircraft, helicopter, defence and space markets. T... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: two recommendations to EASA for aircraft crash of August 29, 2015 - Specials
Rome, Italy - Occurred to the SMG-92 Turbo Finist plane, registration HA-YDJ near Alessandria
ANSV, the Italian Air Safety Board, communicated to have published a new document on its website. It is about in particular: - Crash happened on August 29, 2015 to the SMG-92 Turbo Finist airplane,... more
IndustryRR: Norwegian order for engines and services for 19 Dreamliner airplanes
Rome, Italy - Worth $2.7 billion
Rolls-Royce has won a $2.7bn order from Norwegian for Trent 1000 engines and TotalCare long-term service support for 19 new B-787 Dreamliner aircraft. The order also includes TotalCare for Trent 1000... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport: 20% passenger increase in January makes it 12 months of continued growth at the "Lennon Airport"
Liverpool, UK - Strong passenger figures on established routes, in addition to new services launched earlier last year
Increases in passenger numbers seen at Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) in recent months continued throughout January, with 20% more passengers choosing to fly through "LJLA" compared to the first... more
PeopleEmbraer delivers the first Legacy 500 airplane to China’s launch customer Jackie Chan
Tianjin, China - His connection with the industry dates to 2012
Embraer announced that Jackie Chan, a world movie star, has become the first customer in China to take delivery of a Legacy 500 airplane. His connection with Embraer Executive Jets dates to 2012, when... more
Cargo"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: positive results in cargo traffic
Warsaw, Poland - More than 58,000 tonnes went in 2015, a 9% surge year-on-year and an all-time high for the airport
In 2015 cargo traffic at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw was up by 9%. The Warsaw airport handled a total of 58,284 tonnes of freight in the twelve months of 2015, including 57,735 tonnes internationally (9.4%)... more
AerospaceAir Liquide awarded two contracts in the satellite propulsion market
Paris, France - A total worth of EUR 20 million
Air Liquide has signed two multi-year contracts recently, a total worth of € 20 million, for the supply of high purity xenon in the all-electric propulsion satellite market: one with Airbus Defence and S... more
PeopleJAA TO announces organisational changes: Alessio Quaranta as acting director
Hoofddorp, Holland - And Paula de Almeida as Deputy Director
Following recently published national news in relation to JAA TO (JAA Training Organisation)’s former Director’s dismissal, the same Organization announces organisational changes. On 10 November 2015, imm... more
PeopleAutogrill: Simona Gelpi named Group Media Relations Manager
Milan, Italy - Calendar of corporate events for 2016
Simona Gelpi named as Group Media Relations Manager in Autogrill from today. She reports directly to CEO Gianmario Tondato da Ruos with the aim to ensure the efficient management of relationships with... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian Anpac: EAPP meeting was held in Rome
Rome, Italy - Several arguments of common interest were discussed
On January 25th the third EAPP meeting was held in Rome, hosted by ANPAC (Italy ALPA), with the participation of European professional Pilots' Associations of Etihad Airways Partners (Alitalia, Air Berlin,... more