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AirlinesEtihad celebrates arrival of inaugural Alitalia flights from Venice and Milan to Abu Dhabi
Milan, Italy - Served with A-330 and B-777, respectively
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, joined celebrations at Abu Dhabi International Airport yesterday to welcome the arrival of its equity and code-share partner Alitalia’s i... more
IndustryEmbraer sells up to 34 additional E-Jets aircraft to Air France/KLM Group
São José dos Campos, Brazil - 15 E-175 and two E-190 from KLM Cityhopper, a regional subsidiary
Embraer announced today a firm order for 15 E-175 airplanes and two E-190s from KLM Cityhopper, KLM’s regional subsidiary. The contract for the 17 E-Jets also includes an option for 17 additional E-Jets f... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Selex ES and Close Air Solutions deliver iCASS simulator to UK MoD
Luton, UK - The contract to supply the system was awarded in November 2014
Finmeccanica-Selex ES and partner Close Air Solutions have announced the acceptance of the iCASS system by the Joint Forward Air Control Training and Standardisation Unit (JFACTSU) of the UK Ministry of... more
Civil aviationAircraft and security: according to ICAO the flights from Thailand would be "At risk"
Bangkok, Thailand - The Transport Minister: "We must act as soon as possible"
Today, March 30, 2015 the Minister of Transport Prajin Juntong admitted that in Thailand the aviation safety is at risk. The aircraft and the carrier problems of this Country had, however, already be... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane departed for its 5th flight to date on the Round-The World attempt
Mandalay, Myanmar - Estimated flight time: 19 hours
The solar aircraft departed from the Mandalay International Airport this morning at 3:36 am local time (9:06 pm GMT [March 29th]) attempting the most challenging flight since having started the Round-The-World... more
Civil aviationIndia: the A-320 aircraft from Air India, "Too old"?
New Delhi, India - To say this, the pilots union in a letter addressed to the Indian Authority for the Civil Aviation
"The classic A-320 aircraft which are 26 years old are being operated with repetitive snags endangering flight safety. DGCA should not permit Air India to operate these letal snag prone classic aircraft".... more
PeopleAirbus Helicopters names Stéphane Chery as its Head of Digital Strategy
Marignane, France - New management position reflects the importance of digital technologies
Stéphane Chery has been appointed as Airbus Helicopters’ Head of Digital Strategy, reporting to Clive Schley, Head of Strategy and Marketing. He will be responsible for implementing the company’s visi... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft: Amazon tests its UAV in Canada
Victoria, British Columbia - The decision would be the consequence of FAA bureaucratic slowness
A report from the British "The Guardian" shows how the e-commerce giant Amazon is testing its UAV (Unammned aerial vehicles) in Canada, specifically in the British Columbia. The decision to (momentarily)... more
Military aviationYemen: raids continue from the coalition aircraft; Saudi Arabia threatens an armed intervention
Sanaa, Yemen - The dialogue between the opposing factions is still far
In progress the raids from the Arab coalition aircraft against the forces of the Houti rebels in Yemen. From last Thursday to today, sources from the Ministry of Health reported about 130 dead because... more
AccidentsAir Canada: plane lands at the airport in Halifax, losing a wing (VIDEO)
Halifax, Canada - Unharmed the 133 passengers and 5 crew members
Another incident involved an A-320 plane, this time from the carrier Air Canada; the incident occurred at 12:43 am yesterday March 29, 2015. Fortunately, the aircraft was able to make an emergency landing... more
ReportGermanwings aircraft: the researches for the second black box are in progress
Barcelonnette, France - Andreas Lubitz would have suffered a retinal detachment
With every passing day, new details are emerging about the terrible incident of the A-320 plane from Germanwings (Lufthansa Group), crashed on March 24, 2015 against the Massif des Trois-Évêchés in so... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi: Italian Minister of Defence, Roberta Pinotti, attends the delivery of the first C-27J Spartan aircraft to the Peruvian Air Force
Rome, Italy - It ordered four Spartan airplanes worth USD 240 million; deliveries to be completed in 2017
Top-level institutional participants for the official ceremony for the delivery by Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi of the first C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft ordered by Peruvian Air Force. The... more
AerospaceTwo new Galileo satellites successfully launched (seventh and eighth): the role of Finmeccanica companies
Rome, Italy - The Group plays a fundamental role in the development of the programme, with its companies Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space and Selex ES
The seventh and eighth satellite of the European satellite navigation and localization system Galileo were successfully launched at 22:46 (CET) on March 27, with a Soyuz launcher, from Europe's Spaceport... more
HelicoptersAirbus Group delivers first new UH-72A Lakota for Army initial-entry trainer mission
Herndon, USA - Newest aircraft to join seven Lakotas already modified to training configuration
Airbus Group delivered to the US Army the first UH-72A Lakota helicopter to come off the Airbus Helicopters Inc. production line configured for the Lakota’s latest mission, as the service’s initial-entry tra... more
AirportsAci Europe: 20 carbon neutral airports and even more engaged in addressing their carbon footprints
Brussels, Belgium - The full results for year 6 of the programme will be realeased at its annual event in Prague (24-26 June)
With the groundswell of political visibility and a number of key events about Climate Change building up to the COP21 climate negotiations later this year, the independent programme "Airport Carbon Accreditation"... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: statement on Germanwings 9525
Geneva, Switzerland - Safety is the top priority of everyone involved in the aviation industry
"We are closely following developments in the investigation of the Germanwings 9525 tragedy. Safety is the top priority of everyone involved in the aviation industry. We are deeply shocked and saddened... more
SecurityAirplanes. EASA recommends minimum two crew in the cockpit
Cologne, Germany - The Agency published it today
EASA publishes today a temporary recommendation for airlines to ensure that at least two crew, including at least one qualified pilot, are in the flight crew compartment at all times of the flight. Airlines... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport: improved bag handling save industry USD 18 billion
Rome, Italy - According to the Sita Baggage Report
The air transport industry has cut the rate of mishandled bags by 61.3% globally since 2007, creating US$18 billion in total estimated cost savings, according to air transport IT specialist, SITA. The... more
AerospaceArianespace to launch Peru-Sat1 satellite for Perù
Rome, Italy - The launch is scheduled for 2016
Arianespace announced that it has signed a launch service contract with Airbus Defence & Space to launch the PeruSat-1 satellite for the government of Peru, using a Vega launch vehicle. Built by Airbus... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica (2). Shareholder's meeting: filing of documentation, four items on the agenda
Rome, Italy - Convened on 8 and 11 May 2015
With reference to the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Finmeccanica, convened on 8 and 11 May 2015 (in first and second call respectively), Finmeccanica hereby informs that are available to the public a... more
IndustryAirplanes. Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi signs MoU with ENAER
Santiago, Chile - An alliance fruit of Italy's Defense Minister, Roberta Pinotti's first visit to Chile
ENAER and Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi officially announced ysterday the signing of an industrial cooperation agreement under the form of a Memorandum of Understanding. This alliance is fruit of Italy’s D... more
AirlinesGermanwings aircraft (2): co-pilot, the sick note was not submitted to the carrier
Cologne, Germany - Further update and statement
Currently there is media coverage that the co-pilot of flight 4U 9525 was given a sick note for the day of the accident on Tuesday. Germanwings declares that a sick note for this day was not submitted... more
Press releaseEtihad Airways. Hogan: "Investing in success is not a crime; blocking competition would be"
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The President affirmed it during a keynote speech in London
"The dark clouds of protectionism" gathering over the air travel industry in Europe and the United States pose a significant threat to the millions of travellers who have benefitted from new choice in... more
PeopleAircraft and designation. Finmeccanica: Who are the new Alenia Aermacchi leaders
Rome, Italy - The other subsidiaries with a renewed board of directors are Fata and BredaMenarinibus SpA
Change at the top of Alenia Aermacchi aerospace and defense company owned by Finmeccanica Group: the new president is John Soccodato and Filippo Bagnato replaced as CEO the former Giuseppe Giordo; Paola... more
AirlinesGermanwings airplane: the carrier sets up family assistance center in Marseille
Cologne, Germany - Staffing has begun and family briefings will start tomorrow
Germanwings is currently setting up a family assistance center in Marseille. Staffing has begun and family briefings will start on Saturday, 28 March. Germanwings and Lufthansa brought families and... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: filing of documentation of the Annual Financial Report
Rome, Italy - It is available at its head office, at Borsa Italiana SpA, and on its website
According to applicable law and regulations, you are hereby notified that the Annual Financial Report as at 31 December 2014 (including the Draft Annual Financial Statements and the Consolidated Financial... more
DefenseYemen: the strikes from the coalition aircraft led by Saudi Arabia are in progress
Sana'a, Yemen - "Ready for anything to restore Hadi"
The air raids on Yemeni cities by the coalition led by Saudi Arabia, against rebel positions Shiite Houthi ethnicity are in progress; on the late night of yesterday besides the Sana'a capital, the airport... more
AirlinesNorwegian Air Shuttle: in the cockpit of the plane, from now on always two people
Oslo, Norway - So far one of the two pilots could be absent for a short time, as in the rest of the Europe
Yesterday, March 26, 2015 the manager of the flight operations of the carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle, Gudmund Taraldsen, announced to the Norwegian public television network "NRK", the constant presence... more
Weather forecastsAircraft and forecast. Bad weather in Italy: alert for strong winds and thunderstorms
Rome, Italy - A red criticality on Calabria and Basilicata
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a new bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice indicates from the morning of today (on Friday March 27)... more
PeopleFinmeccanica BoD (2): new for three owned companies, Alenia Aermacchi among these
Rome, Italy - Giovanni Soccodato (President), Filippo Bagnato (CEO), Paola Moschini (Chairman)
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, convened yesterday under the chairmanship of Gianni de Gennaro, renewed the Boards of Directors of the wholly owned companies Alenia Aermacchi SpA, BredaMenarinibus... more
Civil aviationAircraft and India: "Soon" the new rules for the civil aviation
New Delhi, India - This was stated by the Minister Mahesh Sharma
The Indian government will finalize the new regulation about the civil aviation in the short. This the statement by the minister of tourism and culture, Mahesh Sharma. "We are waiting for the contributions... more
Military aviationIndia: the deal for the 126 Rafale fighter aircraft is complete at "95%"
Paris, France - These are the words by the president of "Dassault Aviation", Eric Trappier
The work about the contract for the purchase of the Rafale fighter aircraft is taking more time then expected, but 95% of the paperwork has already been done: to declare this, the president of Dassault... more
DefenseKiev Airport: the first American Humvee arrived in Ukraine
Kiev, Ukraine - Throughout will be 200, along with other military aid
The Ukrainian authorities received yesterday on March 25, 2015 ten Humvee (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle), at the international airport "Boryspil", in Kiev. The delivery of the armored... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: contract awarded by the UK MoD for AW-101 Merlin helicopter support
Rome, Italy - Maintenance and logistic support services extended for a further 5 years through to 2020; Selex ES to support avionics
Finmeccanica proves its strategic and critical importance as a key partner to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) with the award of a new contract valued at approximately 790 million euro (approximately 580... more
PeopleGermanwings aircraft: the name of the co-pilot at the command was Andreas Lubitz
Paris, France - He was 28 years old and his presence in the cabin, would support the hypothesis of the suicide
Andrea Lubitz was the co-pilot of the Germanwings A-320 airplane, crashed last Tuesday in the Haute Provence. According to the prosecutor Brice Robin, during a press conference in Marseille, the second... more
Finance and economyAirbus Group completed additional sale of Dassault Aviation shares
Amsterdam, Holland - 1.61 million shares were sold, approximately 71% to institutional investors and 29% to the industry
Airbus Group has completed the sale of approximately 1.61 million shares in Dassault Aviation, corresponding to around 17.5 percent of the company’s share capital for a total amount of around € 1.64 bil... more
AirlineseasyJet trading update and pre-close statement for the six months to 31 March 2015
Milan, Italy - The airline expects to deliver a first half performance ahead of the guidance given in the 27 January 2015
easyJet expects to deliver a first half performance ahead of the guidance given in the 27 January 2015 trading statement primarily due to the movement of exchange rates in the second quarter. • R... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia introduces new intercontinental flights from Milan-Malpensa
Milan, Italy - They will start on March 29, 2015
Alitalia today introduced its new non-stop intercontinental route between Milan-Malpensa and Abu Dhabi, which commences operations on March 29, 2015. The event was hosted by Ariodante Valeri, Chief... more
Fair and showsAirbus Helicopters presents its humanitarian missions’ dedicated aircraft in Dubai
Dubai, UAE - During the 12th edition of the DIHAD event from 24 to 26 March
Airbus Helicopters’ commitment to address the needs and requirements of International, Governmental and non-Governmental Organizations engaged in peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts highlighted during t... more
DefenseAircraft and armaments: the US House approves the budget increase for the Defense
Washington, USA - The final vote in the Senate between Thursday and Friday of this week
The US House approved on the last night of yesterday March 25, 2015 a budget of USD 3.8 trillion, including 20 billion more for the military spendings. Satisfied the Republicans "Hawks". However, the... more
AirlinesEmirates announced a new daily service to Orlando
Dubai, UAE - Airline’s tenth US passenger route to commence from 1st September 2015
Emirates has announced it is commencing a daily service to Orlando, Florida from 1st September 2015. The route will be served by a US-built B-777/200LR airplane with eight First Class suites, 42 Business... more
AirlinesAircraft. Turkish Airlines suspends its no-stop flights to Yemen
Ankara, Turkey - The interruption of the services because the military intervention by Saudi Arabia
The Turkish carrier Turkish Airlines (TA) suspended starting today March 26, 2015 all the routes to Yemen, following the military attack from the coalition led by Saudi Arabia against the Houthi Shiite... more
AccidentsGermanwings aircraft: first details from the black box
Paris, France - The recorded voices are fueling the mysteries related to the incident
The recording from the black box of the Germanwings aircraft fell on last Tuesday, would indicate that one of the pilot knocked on the door of the cockpit but received no reply. Then he attempted to break... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance: will Etihad dispose of its shareholding in Aer Lingus? "Yes", if Dublin will sell to IAG
Washington , USA - The possibility confirmed by the same CEO and president, James Hogan
The Etihad carrier is willing to sell its share of the Irish low-cost Aer Lingus, if the Dublin government will accept the acquisition offer by IAG (International Airline Group which includes British... more
DefenseYemen: aircraft strikes against Houthi positions in the Country
Sana'a, Yemen - In aid of the President Hadi, a coalition led by Saudi Arabia
The situation in Yemen is worsening: after the midnight of yesterday March 25, 2015 a coalition led by Saudi Arabia launched its offensive in the Country, against the Houthi rebels. 100 fighters aircraft,... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: the BoD has resolved shareholders' meeting and incentive plan and authorization of share buyback scheme
Rome, Italy - Convened yesterday under the chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, convened yesterday under the chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, has resolved on the following points: Shareholders’ Meeting It will be convened in Ordinary s... more
Weather forecastsAircraft and forecasts. Bad weather in Italy: alert for rains and storms on the South
Rome, Italy - An orange criticality on Emilia-Romagna and Basilicata
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a new bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice indicates from today (on Thursday March 26) in the late... more
Finance and economyAirbus Group plans sale of additional shares in Dassault Aviation
Amsterdam, Holland - To sell around 1.38 million ordinary Dassault Aviation shares through the placement
Airbus Group plans to sell approximately 1.38 million shares that it owns in Dassault Aviation (the “Shares”), representing around 15 percent of the share capital, following a bookbuilt offering (the “Pl... more
Civil aviationAircraft and events. IACA assembly: it identifies priorities to improve airline's competitivenss
Brussels, Belgium - It took place in Brussels on 24 and 25 March 2015
IACA’s (International Air Carrier Association) annual Assembly took place in Brussels on 24th and 25th March 2015, providing an opportunity for the Association’s members to discuss key issues with hig... more
AirlinesAircraft and economy: the next board of Alitalia will be in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The meeting in the UAE will be held on March 31, 2015
On March 31, 2015, there will be a meeting of the Alitalia board of the directors at Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates. The management will analyze the business plan, the financial performance... more