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Civil aviationAirplanes. AEA engages with MEP on the forthcoming Aviation Package
Brussels, Belgium - For the fifth consecutive year, the Association held its annual event in the EP
For the fifth consecutive year, the Association of European Airlines (AEA) held its annual networking event in the European Parliament yesterday. The event was kindly hosted by Members of the European... more
ConferencesAircraft and events. IATA on improving the customer experience: "WPS" to focus on cooperation, partnership
Geneva, Switzerland - The Symposium will take place in October (20-22) in Hamburg
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the theme for the "2015 World Passenger Symposium" ("WPS") will be "Innovating Better, Together". With IATA’s New Distribution Capability (... more
HelicoptersIndia approves Boeing helicopters (Apache and Chinook) purchase for USD 2.2 billion
New Delhi, India - 22 AH-64E BlockIII and 15 CH-47F, respectively
After that the Indian Defence Acquisition Council had given last August 2014 its approval to purchase helicopters of Boeing type, heavy and for attack, the Indian security and surveillance authorities... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: premium traffic monitor July 2015 -Specials-
Montreal, Canada - Key points
IATA (International Air Transport Association)'s assessment of premium and economy travel in July. Key points: - Passenger travel on international markets was up 6.8% in July year-on-year, reflecting... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi: new international order for the C-27J aircraft
Rome, Italy - The contract was signed by a third African customer, after Morocco and Chad; 13 Air Forces ordered it for a total of 82 airplanes
Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi signed a new order for two C-27J tactical airlifters by an Air Force of the African continent. The contract also envisages a logistic support package. The two aircraft... more
AirlinesEmirates increases Phuket service to a double daily
Dubai, UAE - Strong demand prompts additions to weekly schedule
Emirates announced additional services between Dubai and Phuket, meaning the Thai holiday island will be served twice daily from 1 December 2015. Responding to high customer demand, in particular during... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia-Etihad Airways: 24 young participants selected for the Cadet Pilot Program
Rome, Italy - Cadets will undergo two years of training in Italy and the UAE, co-funded by the Italian airline
Alitalia today announced that it has selected 24 young participants aged between 18 and 27 years, to attend the joint Alitalia-Etihad Airways Cadet Pilot program. More than 550 candidates applied to... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC on Volkswagen and Germanwings (Lufthansa): "What we expect"
Rome, Italy - The Association asks in a press release the resignation by the top managers
We receive and publish it, keeping the same opportunity to eventual replies: "The sequences of events are known: a) Germanwings (Lufthansa) had a crash last March 24, 2015, when an A-320 airplane fell... more
AirlinesWizz Air announces A-321 aircraft leases from CDB Leasing
Budapest, Hungary - Terms of the agreement were not released
Wizz Air, the low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today it has signed an agreement with CDB Leasing (the leasing arm of China Development Bank) to finance six A-321ceo aircraft, including... more
IndustryThales lands first dual HUD order in China on China Southern Airlines for A-320 airplanes
Paris, France - Alongside its Flight Management System and LRRA Radio altimeter
Thales announces that China Southern Airlines has selected the Dual Head Up Displays (HUD) configuration across 30 of their new A-320 airplanes, alongside the Thales Flight Management System and LRRA Radio... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger traffic in Venezuela falls 8.5% while rest of region grows
Miami, Usa - Adverse operating environment for airlines erodes air connectivity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that passenger traffic in Venezuela fell 8.5% in 2014 compared to a year earlier, in sharp contrast to other key economies in the region which... more
ConferencesAlitalia: Aubrey Tiedt, CCO, showcases importance of hospitality and service
Rome, Italy - At the "Future Travel Experience" conference in the United States
Alitalia Chief Customer Officer (CCO), Aubrey Tiedt, has given travel industry professionals at the "Future Travel Experience" conference in the United States an insight into how the Italian carrier intends... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines applies to US DOT for Authority to operate 787 service to Xi'an, China
Chicago, Usa - Proposed route from San Francisco hub would be the first trans-Pacific service
United Airlines today applied to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to begin seasonal non-stop service between the airline's San Francisco hub and Xi'an, China. If approved, this will... more
AirportsBudapest Airport doubles frequency to Rotterdam with Transavia
Budapest, Hungary - From next summer
On the back of being Highly Commended in the 4-20 million passengers category at the "World Routes Marketing Awards" in Durban last night, Budapest Airport today confirms further enhancements with airline... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers 15th NH-90 NFH to the French Navy
Marignane, France - 1st aircraft to be delivered in final radar configuration (FRC) standard
Airbus Helicopters, the French Defense procurement agency (DGA–Direction générale de l’armement) and the French Navy today marked the handover of the 15th NH-90 NFH multimission naval helicopter, the f... more
SecurityFAA: Papal visit cities are "NO drone zones"
Washington, USA - The Authorities reminds it in Washington, NY and Philadelphia
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reminding anyone who will be in Washington, DC, New York, and Philadelphia during the Papal visit that these cities and the surrounding communities are "No... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways announces A-380 aircraft and private jet collaboration
Abu Dhabi, UAE - New partnership with Chapman Freeborn
Etihad Airways has unveiled a new partnership with global aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn, to complement its exclusive The Residence and First Apartment cabins, both available on the airline’s A... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport’s new Interactive Airport Desk provides better orientation for passengers
Frankfurt, Germany - Fraport pursues digitization strategy. Initially, the touchscreen can be operated in German, English and Chinese, with four more languages to follow
Starting this week at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), a newly installed large touchscreen called the Interactive Airport Desk (I-AID) expands the information options for passengers. With I-AID, passengers may... more
AccidentsAS-350/B3 Ecureuil helicopter crashes in China: two victims
Nanning, China - The aircraft, entirely destroyed, belonged to a private operator for civil use
A private helicopter crashed yesterday in the South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, killing two occupants on board. The rescue operations have been begun around at 11am, when the Help arrived... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo and German Red Cross fly 15,000 camp beds to Germany by a B-747/8 airplane
Frankfurt, Germany - Rapid assistance from the air for refugees
The German Red Cross and Lufthansa Cargo have flown more than 15,000 camp beds in recent days from North America to Germany. On Tuesday morning Lufthansa flight LH419 from Washington landed on time at... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA to deliver specialized aviation security training in Sherbrooke (Quebec)
Montreal, Canada - An agreement has been signed with Centre en sûreté Alerte
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an agreement has been signed with Centre en sûreté Alerte to provide a three-year schedule of aviation security training at its newly established A... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Rome: Chief executives of Etihad Airways partner airlines gather for leadership summit
Rome, Italy - To identify and progress collaborative initiatives
The Chief Executive Officers of six airlines in the Etihad Airways Partners group met in Rome yesterday to identify and progress collaborative initiatives designed to cut the carriers’ costs, increase t... more
AirlinesChina Eastern Airlines receives its 50th A-330 airplane
Toulouse, France - To support its impressive growth
China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of its 50th A-330 aircraft at a ceremony celebrated on Friday 18th in Toulouse, France. Powered by Rolls Royce Trent 700 engines, the A-330/200 features a comfortable... more
AirlinesSAS receives new A-330/300 airplane with longer range
Toulouse, France - First airline in Europe to receive this model in 242-tonne version
Scandinavian Airlines is the first European airline to receive the new A-330/300 242-tonne Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) variant. The aircraft was delivered to SAS during a ceremony held at Airbus in... more
SecurityAirplanes. FAA funds runway incursion mitigation projects to eight airports
Washington, Usa - Waco, Midway, Philadelphia, Cleveland among them
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has provided USD 11 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds to eight airports that have risk factors for runway incursions. In June, the FAA unveiled... more
Fair and shows"European Space Expo" in Milan on the occasion of the "World Expo 2015" -VIDEO and SPECIALS
Milan, Italy - Over 850,000 European citizens have now visited the "ESE"
The "European Space Expo" visits Milan, Italy, on the occasion of the "World EXPO 2015", from 18 September to 4 October. Over 850,000 European citizens have now visited the "European Space Expo" (ESE),... more
IndustryPJC: Nice is most popular destination for Gulf private jet travellers, followed by London and Paris
Dubai, UAE - Region’s fleet of business jets could grow from current 395 to 745 by 2023
Private Jet Charter (PJC), one of the world's largest independent private jet charter brokers, has revealed that Nice was the most popular destination for Gulf private jets (PJ) users in the first half... more
CuriositiesAir space, helicopters, UAV aircraft and heavily guarded: Israel "Bow" to the elite event of the year
Haifa, Israel - Among indignation of pilots, only the means chartered by the famous couple will fly on a sky part
The civil aviation authorities in Israel will secure the air space for that one retained also by them the "Wedding of the year". A decision justified, according to the local press that reports that... more
AirportsLondon City Airport: more than half of people taking a flight now check-in on-line
Milan, Italy - According to a research conducted at the airport
Research conducted at the airport –the only airport actually in London– found that in June, 53% of passengers had checked in on-line and printed their boarding pass at home or downloaded it to their mob... more
SecurityAirplanes. FAA proposes $735,000 in civil penalties against the City of Cleveland
Washington, USA - For failing to meet Authority's requirements for maintaining a safe airport during winter weather
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed civil penalties totaling $735,000 against the City of Cleveland for failing to meet FAA requirements for maintaining a... more
PeopleA-330 airplane in the new livery. Alitalia accompanies Pope Francis in the journey to Cuba and the USA -VIDEO-
Rome, Italy - The Chairman (and CEO), Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, greeted the Holy Father before his departure
The Alitalia A-330 airplane hosted Pope Francis for his Apostolic Journey to Cuba and the United States took off last Saturday at 10:15 am from Rome-Fiumicino airport and landed at 4:00 pm, local time,... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecast. Bad weather in Italy: alert for storms on the South of the Peninsula
Rome, Italy - An orange criticality on Puglia region
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued an additional bulletin for adverse conditions. It integrates and extends that one already diffused for thunderstomrs... more
Press releaseThe Board of Directors of Alitalia approved the 2015 first half financial results.
Rome, Italy - The results are in line with the industrial plan.
Return to profitability confirmed in 2017. The Board of Directors of Alitalia, chaired by Luca Cordero di Montezemolo met today and approved the 2015 first half financial results. The Board of... more
Press releaseJoint Statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States
Rome, Italy - They welcome the current round of the UN political dialogue
The Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States welcome the current round of the UN political dialogue in Skhirat, Morocco and reiterate their full support for... more
Fair and showsAircraft. Airbus Defence and Space showcased portfolio at "DSEI 2015" in London
London, UK - The virtual air show presents a virtual line-up of its platforms from TANAN UAV to Zephyr, C-295 MPA, A-400M, A-330 MRTT Voyager and A-380
Airbus Defence and Space showcased its cutting-edge products, technologies and services using virtual reality in a first at a major show at "DSEI" at the EXCEL centre in London from 15-18 September. In... more
IndustryFinmeccanica on the closing of the transfer of 40% of Ansaldto STS SpA
Rome, Italy - The conditions precedent of the agreement, although in positive and advanced stage of completion, have not been entirely satisfied in due time as at today
Finmeccanica informs that, with respect to the closing of the transfer of about 40% of Ansaldo STS SpA, the conditions precedent of the agreement, although in positive and advanced stage of completion,... more
UAS-DronesUAV aircraft. Avio Aero joins the PUCA
Rivalta di Torino, Italy - It is the Platform for Unmanned Cargo Aircraft
Avio Aero has become an official member of PUCA (Platform for Unmanned Cargo Aircraft), a European working group set up in 2011 with the aim of facilitating the definition of requirements for, and the... more
Fair and showsRecord ministerial support for "DSEI"
London, UK - It a biennial event in London took place from 15-18 September
"DSEI" has attracted an unprecedented level of UK Government support involving the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills; Foreign & Commonwealth Office: Home Office and the Ministry of Defence (MOD).... more
AirlinesLufthansa: new Business Class on all long-haul aircraft
Frankfurt, Germany - The airline has now completed the most extensive cabin renewal programme in its history
Lufthansa has now successfully completed the most extensive cabin renewal programme in the company’s history. As of now, only aircraft with new cabin interiors are in scheduled service. Thus, all 106 L... more
Fair and showsSaab at "DSEi 2015" exhibited its full range of capabilities
London, UK - Its products on display at the event
Defence and security company Saab participated in London’s "Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition from 15-18 September 2015. At the event the industry exhibits its full range o... more
AirportsFour new Wizzair routes from Warsaw: a sixth A-320 plane will be based at "Chopin Airport"
Warsaw, Poland - From 13 May 2016
Wizzair airline will expand its base at "Chopin Airport" with an additional, sixth plane and launch four new routes in May. The carrier also plans to increase bidding on eight routes already offered from... more
PeopleIt was yesterday: 108 years ago the first victim of a powered airplane crash
Washington , USA - It was aviation pioneer Thomas Etholen Selfridge to die; Orville Wright at the controls, who was wounded
Yesterday, September 17th , fell the 108th death’s anniversary of Thomas Etholen Selfridge died in 1908. US Army’ Lieutenant, he was the first person to die in a crash of a powered airplane. The aircraft was... more
HelicoptersGuangzhou Police acquires one H-145 helicopter
Guangzhou, China - This will be China’s first model, to be delivered at the end of 2016
Guangzhou Police and Airbus Helicopters signed an agreement today for an order of one H-145 light helicopter for law enforcement duties, to be delivered at the end of 2016. Its H-145 will be equipped... more
Press releaseAirplanes. CJ EU: passenger compensated also if the flight is cancelled for unforeseen technical problems
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - But, hidden manufacturing defects affecting the safety of flights, or acts of sabotage or terrorism, may exempt carriers from obligation
"In case of cancellation of a flight, air carriers are required, under EU law, to provide adequate care for the passengers concerned and to pay compensation (between € 250 and € 600, depending on the... more
Press releaseAlitalia confirms Silvano Cassano (CEO) resignation with immediate effect; power to the Chairman
Rome, Italy - He leaves for personal reasons
"Alitalia confirms that Silvano Cassano is to step down as Chief Executive Officer, with immediate effect. Cassano, who is leaving for personal reasons, formally tendered his resignation to the Board of... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space to supply thermomechanical systems for Orion ESM
Turin, Italy - The contract, signed today by the industry, is worth approximately 90 million euros
Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space, prime contractor for US space capsule Orion service module, to develop and produce the thermomechanical systems for the European... more
IndustryFinnair’s first A-350XWB airplane makes its maiden flight
Toulouse, France - The aircraft is scheduled for delivery in the coming weeks
The first A-350 XWB for Finnair has completed its first flight in Toulouse. The aircraft will now enter the final production phase including further ground checks and flight tests. The aircraft is scheduled... more
Fair and showsSelex ES exports latest thermal imaging technology to Middle Eastern user
London, UK - New marinised version of the Horizon HD camera is on exhibition at "DSEi 2015"
Finmeccanica–Selex ES has signed a contract to supply a number of Horizon HD Infrared (IR) cameras to a customer in the Middle East for long-range surveillance applications. The launch order, which was p... more
Fair and showsUAV aircraft. "China Aviation Expo": that mysterious Pterodactyl Wing Loong II -VIDEO
Beijing, China - Last updated version of the drone with the possibility of UCAV Pterodacty roles
As often happens in terms of Chinese production for the defense, AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) does not deviate from this philosophy, and is leaving a mystery that to the "China Aviation... more
Finance and economyAirplanes. Etihad Airways and partner airlines' fundraising transaction increased to USD 700 million
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Following a surge in demand from international financial institutions
Etihad Airways and its equity partner airlines have increased the funds raised from their unique platform financing transaction to USD 700 million following a surge in demand from international financial... more