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PeopleBrussels attacks (8): telephone call by Minister Gentiloni to Belgian Foreign Minister Reynders -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - The crisis unit recommends to the Italians present to avoid in this moment transfers
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni telephoned the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders to express the sympathy and deep solidarity of the Italian Government and people. The... more
AirportsAirplanes, attacks (6). Fiumicino airport: cancelled links to Brussels -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - Also the Roman airport controlled by the Police: security measures redoubled, dense the supervisions
Only two airplanes departed this morning at the Rome-Fiumicino airport to Brussels (one by Rynair and one by Brussels Airlines), before around 8:00am, hour in which the tragedy occurred in the Belgian... more
IndustryContract worth over 300 million Euros with the Italian MoD for nine Aermacchi M-346 aircraft
Rome, Italy - The new airplanes will be operated by the Italian Air Force
Finmeccanica has signed a contract worth over 300 million Euros with ARMAEREO (Italian National Armaments Directorate) of the Italian Defence Ministry for a further nine Aermacchi M-346 advanced training... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia: all flights to and from Brussels cancelled for today
Rome, Italy - Activated a special information line
Following multiple explosions in Brussels, Alitalia has cancelled all flights to and from the Belgian capital today. The airport will remain closed until further notice. The airline is providing all necessary... more
ReportSuspected package set off at Brussels airport (4): 15 dead in the metro -VIDEO
Brussels, Belgium - Fixed to 13 victims and 35 wounded the toll in Zaventem
The number of the dead increased to 15 at the Mavelbek station of the subway in Brussels, while it is fixed to 13 that one of the explosions at the Zaventem airport, where the wounded are at least 35.... more
ReportBelgium (2): increased to 13 the death toll in Brussels Airport. 28 in total -VIDEO
Brussels, Belgium - Other 15 victims for the attack at the subway
The Europe's core hit. Brussels, where this morning two bombs exploded (but it seems that also three ones) one at the Zaventem airport and one of the metro stop in Maalbek, not far from the European Commission... more
Latest newsExplosions in Brussels. Airport operations suspended until further notice. Flights cancelled and airplanes grounded -VIDEO
Brussels, Belgium - A note diffused on the website
At 8am two explosions have occured in the departure hall. Emergency services are on the premices and are offering the necessary assistance. Airport operations (flights cancelled and airplanes grounded)... more
Civil aviationAirplanes grounded due to the protests. AEA strongly condemns French Air Traffic Control strike
Brussels, Belgium - Once more passengers and airlines hijacked
Once again passengers and European airlines are being seriously affected by strike action by air traffic controllers(ATC) in France. The Association of European Airlines (AEA) strongly condemns this unjustified... more
ReportA woman lost Flydubai crashed airplane (3): alive only for a fate
Dubai, UAE - After to have celebrated with friends the previous evening, slept when the flight has taken off...Now she is shocked
If this is not luck.. It is only for a lucky event, due to the too many celebrations the previous evening, that Elvira Isayeva avoided the death. After to have celebrated with her friends, the following... more
OccurrencesUTair's B-737/800 airplane inverts the route and lands in emergency in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - Due to the supposed technical problems signalled by the instrumentation on board. But passengers report lightning and strong bangs on the fuselage
The pilot of another B-737/800 airplane yesterday -the same model of the Rostov tragedy that last Saturday (March 19) has provoked the death of 62 people on board on the 981 flight of Flydubai (see for... more
AccidentsAircraft disaster in Rostov (2). The declarations by the Flydubai's CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith
Dubai, UAE - Condemning speculations on the crash, CEO gives his maximum collaboration to assist the victims' families and to identify the causes of the tragedy
This is the statement officially diffused yesterday by the CEO of Flydubai, Ghaith Al Ghaith, regarding the disaster in Rostov, flight 981 of the airline, that has provoked the death of 62 people on board. "In... more
HelicoptersH-145 helicopter demo tour in Asia, divided into two legs
Marignane, France - Through a series of flights in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Taiwan
Airbus Helicopters’ H-145 is back in Asia to showcase its performance and capabilities through a series of demo flights in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Taiwan. The first H-145 demo tour was held i... more
AccidentsAirplane disaster in Rostov: the two black boxes heavily damaged. Doubts on the pilot's action -VIDEO
Moscow, Russia - For this reason probably their decoding will require at least a month
It is difficult the inquiry on the causes that have brought to the airplane disaster of the Emirate's airline Flydubai, when last Saturday, March 19, the flight 891 served by an its B-737/800 airplane,... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia returns to Jordan with direct flights from 27 March
Rome, Italy - Fast growing route: 25,000 passengers in 2015, up 20% from previous year
Alitalia is returning to Jordan again this summer. From 27 March, the Italian airline will resume direct flights between Rome and Amman offering up to 5 flights a week this summer. The connection between... more
Civil aviationWho reacts of an airplane's delay? Court Justice EU sentences on notion "Claim" of the passengers
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - The national authorities supervise but are not required to act on individual complaints; that power may be given to them by national legislations
When an airplane flight is cancelled, the air carrier is required under EU law to provide care for the passengers concerned as well as compensation (between €250 and €600, depending on the distance). Moreover, eac... more
IndustryAirbus Group to sell Defence Electronics to KKR
Amsterdam, Holland - For € 1.1bn
Airbus Group has reached agreement with KKR, a global investment firm, to sell its defence electronics business (Defence Electronics), a global provider of mission-critical sensors, integrated systems... more
SecurityAirplanes. FAA: drones and Cherry Blossoms don't mix
Washington, Usa - The US Authority si conducting the "No Drone Zone" campaign
Spring in the Nation’s Capital brings with it the extraordinary beauty of the cherry trees blooming around the Tidal Basin. At the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), we want you to shoot all the p... more
SecurityAirplanes and airports. FAA proposes civil penalty against Puerto Rico Ports Authority
Washington, Usa - For USD 917,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $917,000 civil penalty against the Puerto Rico Ports Authority for alleged aircraft rescue and firefighting violations a... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: SMEs' intellectual property protection from cyber-risks
Rome, Italy - According to industry analyses, 71% of all data breaches are against companies with less than 100 employees
The analysis of cyber vulnerabilities experienced by Italian small and mediumsized companies was the focus of the conference "Cyber defence systems for SMEs”. Organised by the CESTUDIS Defence and Security R... more
ReportAirplanes. France: strike by air traffic controllers next March 20 and 21
Paris, France - Announced by the UNSA-ICNA unions. 20% of flights cancelled
DGAC, the French civil aviation general Direction informs that next Sunday 20 and Monday 21 of March the UNSA-ICNA unions have fixed a strike by the French air traffic controllers, that will interest the... more
Military aviationFinmeccanica. Moretti on Eurofighter airplanes to Kuwait: "We are at the last steps of the discussion"
Milan, Italy - Object: the order for 28 Typhoon fighters
Parts of one of the rare interviews given by the Finmeccanica Group's CEO, Mauro Moretti, read yesterday on the "Milano Finanza", after approval by BoD of the financial statements at December 31, 2015.... more
PeopleAircraft and roles. Lufthansa Cargo announces key management appointments
Frankfurt, Germany - New responsibilities for Achim Martinka, Bernhard Kindelbacher and Dr Jan-Wilhelm Breithaupt
Lufthansa Cargo has appointed new area managers for the regions Europe & Africa and The Americas as well a new Head of Global Handling Management. As of 1 June 2016, Achim Martinka will be in charge of... more
CargoAirplanes. Lufthansa Cargo sets course for future growth
Frankfurt, Germany - Besides an ambitious cost-cutting programme, the airline has announced further product innovations
Lufthansa Cargo is implementing a comprehensive range of measures to counter the decline in the 2015 annual results. Besides an ambitious cost-cutting programme, the airline has announced further product... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and environment. San Francisco Airport awarded Level 3 ACA by ACI
San Francisco, Usa - Airport is first in California to receive advanced certification for greenhouse gas reductions
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced a major environmental milestone yesterday, with the award of Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) by the Airports Council International (ACI),... more
PeopleNicolas Chamussy to become Airbus Group’s new Space chief
Toulouse, France - Succeeds François Auque who will stay on with Group for another two years as advisor to support new technology ventures in Europe and space topics
The Space Systems unit of Airbus Group will receive new leadership on 1 July 2016 with the appointment of Nicolas Chamussy, 48, as its Executive Vice President. Presently serving as Chief of Staff to... more
AirportsAmsterdam Airport: Summer is beginning at Schiphol
Amsterdam, Holland - More passengers, more airlines and more destinations
Amsterdam-Schiphol is ready for summer. Over the next few months the airport, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, will welcome no fewer than three new airlines and add a few new destinations... more
IndustryFirst French Blue A-330 airplane is taking shape
Toulouse, France - The new carrier will start its operations next September
The first A-330 airplane for the brand new airline French Blue is taking shape in the Airbus Final Assembly Line, in Toulouse. The new airline unveiled by the Groupe Dubreuil on March 17th will be the... more
PeopleFinmeccanica: statements made by its CEO referred to the fairness of the price paid by Hitachi for controlling stake in Ansaldo STS
Rome, Italy - And not to the subsequent mandatory tender offer, since the latter clearly does not concern the Group
In relation to articles published in the media today, Finmeccanica underlines that statements made yesterday to the financial community by the CEO and General Manager Mauro Moretti during the presentation... more
PeopleAirplanes, helicopters, space, defence. From Finmeccanica to "Leonardo": it's a short step
Rome, Italy - The industry will change name? The decision next April 28
The Board of Directors, during which the 2015 financial statements at 31 December approved (see AVIONEWS) , it has been also the occasion to propose a new name to the shareholders' assembly: from the current... more
CargoAircraft. IATA Cargo Chartbook-Q1 2016
Montreal, Canada - Key points
IATA (International Air Transport Association) unveiled the latest quarterly Cargo Market Analysis. Key points: - Global growth continued to perform below its potential – "New mediocre" g... more
ConferencesAircraft and events. IATA: overflying conflict zones, drones, highlight Ops Conference Agenda
Montreal, Canada - The theme "Managing Operations in a Changing World" (Copenhagen, 18-20 April)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the theme for the 2016 Ops Conference (Copenhagen, Denmark, 18-20 April) will be "Managing Operations in a Changing World". The conference... more
SecurityMalaysian Airlines airplane, flight MH17. European Task Force on Conflict Zones publishes report -Specials
Cologne, Germany - The document will now be submitted to the Dutch Presidency of the Council of the EU for action
The European High Level Task Force on Conflict Zones handed over on 17 March 2016 its final report to Violeta Bulc, European Commissioner for Transport. In the aftermath of the tragic downing of Malaysian... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and results. Lufthansa Group increases profit for 2015 significantly
Frankfurt, Germany - Strategic realignment progressing well
Lufthansa Group unveiled the results 2015 and the outlook 2016. The highlights are: 2015 • Adjusted EBIT increased by 55 per cent to EUR 1.8 billion • Passenger airline profits doubled due... more
Military aviationPossible anomalies in the logistics management of the AMX aircraft maintenance
Rome, Italy - Italian Air Force started internal checks
The Italian Air Force (AMI) has been informed by GE AVIO company of the existence of some procedural irregularities in the management of the maintenance activities of the same industry, regarding the turbojet... more
PeopleAirbus Group proposes three new board members for approval at AGM
Amsterdam, Holland - They are Catherine Guillouard, Claudia Nemat, Carlos Tavares proposed to join board of directors
Airbus Group has published the agenda and other related information online for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) being held on 28 April 2016 at 14:30 local time in Amsterdam. Among the proposed resolutions,... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. Federal Government expands UAS partnerships
Washington, Usa - The EXCOM provides agencies with a forum to share information
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and key government agencies involved in unmanned aircraft operations are expanding participation in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Executive Committee (EXCOM).... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica BoD approves the 2015 financial statements -Specials
Rome, Italy - Proposed to the Shareholders' Meeting the change of the Company’s name in Leonardo
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica approves the 2015 Financial Statements. The highlights: - 2015 Results materially improved and above expectations. - EBITDA at EUR 1.9 billion, +19% compared... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: lawyers appealed to the Regional Court against the CONSOB decision in relation to the offer price by Hitachi for Ansaldo STS
Rome, Italy - At the request of the CEO and GM of the Group, and with the full support of the Board
At the request of the CEO and General Manager of Finmeccanica, and with the unanimous agreement and full support of the Board, Finmeccanica’s lawyers appealed to the Regional Court against the CONSOB d... more
IndustryAir Europa received its first B-787 airplane
Madrid, Spain - Carrier is first Spanish operator to fly Dreamliner
Boeing, Air Europa and SMBC Aviation Capital (SAC) celebrated the delivery of the carrier's first B-787 Dreamliner airplane. Air Europa takes delivery of its first Dreamliner following a ceremony held... more
IndustrySaab selected to provide A-CDM for Hong Kong International Airport
Linkoping, Sweden - The solution conforms to EUROCONTROL implementation guidelines
Defence and security company Saab announces that it has been selected by Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to provide a turnkey Aerobahn Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) solution. The... more
ReportItalian Finance Police searched Ansaldo STS' offices in Genoa and Naples: supposed stock manipulation on transfer to Hitachi
Genoa, Italy - Also the alleged to impede the surveillance activity depend upon unknown
The Italian Finance Police is making from this morning some searches in the Ansaldo STS offices, (ex-) Group Finmeccanica, in Genoa and Naples, in the context of the inquiry by the Milan prosecutor regarding... more
Fair and showsIndiGo A-320neo airplane makes appearance on opening day of the "India Aviation"
Hyderabad, India - The aircraft was delivered in the last days
IndiGo’s first A-320neo airplane has made an appearance on the opening day of the "India Aviation" airshow in Hyderabad. The aircraft was shown in front of Indian Government officials, IndiGo and Airbus e... more
AirlinesEmirates brings first scheduled A-380 airplane service to Vienna
Dubai, UAE - The aircraft will be used on the route from 1st July
One of the world’s largest passenger aircraft comes to Austria on 1st July 2016, as Emirates announces that it will operate one of its two scheduled daily flights into Vienna International Airport with i... more
CuriositiesSpace: it will "Touch lightly" the Earth at 10 million kms of distance
Rome, Italy - It is an asteroid large a main building of the Moscow University
The dimensions are those of a "Traditional Stalin's skyscraper" with a diameter equal to the height of a main building of the State Moscow's University, the Russian "Ria Novosti" explained and it will... more
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