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UAS-DronesIsrael is the world's largest exporter of UAV aircraft: USD4.6 bn in contracts in the past 8 years
Tel Aviv, Israel - The best customers are in the Asia Pacific region
Israel is the world's largest exporter of UAV (Unmanned Aerial vehicle, remote-controlled aircraft) systems, which represent roughly 10% of all the military exports of the Middle-Eastern country: a report... more
IndustryAirbus Military: C295 airplane with humanitarian aid to Peru
Seville, Spain - With around eight tonnes
Last week Airbus Military transported around eight tonnes of humanitarian aid from the Peruvian National Civil Defence Institute (Instituto Nacional de Defensa Civil–INDECI) to various areas in the country i... more
AirlinesAir Canada: new flight from Rome-Fiumicino to Montreal served by a B-767 airplane
Rome, Italy - Five times per week
The new flight from Rome-Fiumicino to Montreal by Air Canada takes off next May 25, after the connection to Toronto, in service from the beginning of last April. The new connection to Montreal will... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Ryanair pilots threatened with dismissal for signing a safety petition
Dublin, Ireland - Union turns to the Irish Aviation Authority
According to reports released by the British media, it seems that some kind of conflict is ongoing between Ryanair and the pilots of the Irish low-cost carrier. Everything started from a petition sent... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and catering: Dnata purchases Servair Airchef's shares
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The Dubai company buys 100% of the stake
It's official: Dnata will acquire Servair Airchef’s shares in Italy. Dnata is a supplier of air services, based in Dubai, founded in 1959, which serves 37 countries all around the world. The company s... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Etihad Airways acquires three Abu Dhabi-based airport services companies
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The airline continues its expansion programme
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has finalised the agreement to acquire three airport services companies which operate in the sector of in-flight catering services, ground... more
AerospaceNASA seeks proposals for its commercial launch programme
Orlando, Usa - "It's in the agency's and our nation's best interest"
NASA, the American space agency, announced the intention to issue an announcement for proposals, probably during this week, for the commercial use of Launch Pad 39A at the agency's Kennedy Space Center... more
IndustryLM: F-35A airplane completed high angle of attack testing (VIDEO)
Edwards AFB, Usa - The envelope testing began in the Fall 2012
The latest in a series of Lockheed Martin F-35A airplane high angle of attack (AOA) testing was recently completed. The testing accomplished high AOA beyond both the positive and negative maximum... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-320 airplane with Sharklets delivered to China Eastern
Toulouse, France - And also the first model to be assembled in China
China’s largest operator of Airbus aircraft, China Eastern Airlines, has taken delivery of its first A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing-tip devices, becoming China’s first carrier to... more
PeopleCessna: Kriya Shortt named senior vp of global sales
Wichita, Usa - Tom Perry will assume the same role for EMEA
Cessna Aircraft Company announced Kriya Shortt has been named senior vice-president of Sales. Shortt will lead Cessna's global sales force. Shortt started at Cessna in 1996 and has worked in many... more
HelicoptersAW: Exclases Russia and Exclases Holding sign contracts for helicopters
Moscow, Russia - For five AW-139s and a GrandNew, respectively
HeliVert, a Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland joint-venture, and Exclases Russia announced the signing of a contract between the JV and Exclases Russia for the supply of five AW-139 helicopters which... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter continues to expand its presence in Russia (VIDEO)
Fort Worth, Usa - With recent aircraft deliveries and through participation at the "HeliRussia"
Bell Helicopter continues to expand its presence in Russia through recent aircraft deliveries, the appointment of a second Independent Representative and through participation at the 6th annual "HeliRussia"... more
AirlineseasyJet introduces cabin bag guarantee on all its aircraft departing flights
Milan, Italy - From next July 2, 2013
"Managing cabin baggage is an industry-wide challenge and it's one which has increased for easyJet. Thanks to the industry load factors (89%) and seat configuration easyJet carries around 40 more passengers... more
CuriositiesMobiles on airplanes: one third of fliers doesn't switch it off
New York, Usa - New study by the Airline Passenger Experience Association
The Airline Passenger Experience Association (Apex) is made up by businesses and professionals who analyze flight experiences and looks for the better solutions about several aspects of flight from the... more
AirportsAirplanes and politics: Fiumicino's future
Fiumicino, Italy - Enlargement of the airport: the big issue for the new Mayor
Fiumicino, with more than 70,000 inhabitants, is the fourth biggest centre of Lazio region, following Rome, Latina and Guidonia, and certainly one of the key-areas in central Italy, as well as the whole... more
SecurityFAA AD on Agusta SpA helicopters, model A-119 and AW-119 MKII helicopters (2013-09-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of an RVDT control box assembly, loss of manual control of the engine throttle, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 95 (Thursday, May 16, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 28727-28729] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
DefenseMBDA and LM: MoU to jointly explore the market for the integration of naval missile systems
Rome, Italy - To work together to assess potential business opportunities
MBDA, Europe’s missile manufacturer, and Lockheed Martin, manufacturer of the MK 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS), have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Under the terms of this MoU both c... more
IndustryBoeing: the first P-8I aircraft arrived in India
Seattle, Usa - Of eight airplanes as part of a contract awarded in 2009
The first Boeing P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft arrived yesterday, on schedule, at India Naval Station Rajali. The P-8I is one of eight aircraft Boeing is building... more
IndustryTurbomeca: Sky Tech a new partner as Certified Maintenance Center in Kazakhstan
Bordes, France - For the Arriel /2B1/2D and Arriel 1E2 engines, respectively powering EC-130, AS-350 and EC-145 helicopters
Turbomeca (Safran) announces the qualification of Sky Tech LLP, as Certified Maintenance Center (Level 1&2) in Kazakhstan for Turbomeca Arriel 2B/2B1/2D and Arriel 1E2 engines, respectively powering EC-130,... more
AirportsShannon Airport announced summer schedule
Shannon, Ireland - 5 new destinations to Europe and United States
Shannon Airport, one of the main of Ireland together with Dublin and Cork, has launched its schedule for next summer, which includes an increase in the number of destinations and flights, among which some... more
IndustryLM: C-130J aircraft worldwide fleet reached one million flight hours
Marietta, Usa - From the first flight on April 5, 1996, through the end of April 2013
The worldwide community of Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules operators recently surpassed a landmark 1 million flight hours milestone, logging this time through numerous combat, special operations... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. A 175-million dollar hit: Changi sells stake in Italy's Gemina
Singapore, Singapore - Shares have been sold for 1,43 euros
Changi Airport, the Singapore Airport management trust, has sold its own Italy's Gemina stake, a spokesman has told the news agency "Reuters" today. The stake, which was 8,36% of the Italian company, has... more
Weather forecastsItaly. Bad weather: still alert on the central-northern regions
Rome, Italy - Mainly on Umbria and Lazio
The Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, has issued an additional notice for unfavourable weather conditions that integrates and extends those already diffused in the last... more
AerospaceNASA begins testing of the Dream Chaser space vehicle (VIDEO)
Edwards, USA - Meanwhile some astronauts will perform fly simulations to assess the spacecraft's handling
Sierra Nevada Corporation's (SNC) Space Systems Dream Chaser flight vehicle arrived at Dryden Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, of the American Space Agency NASA to begin tests of its flight... more
IndustryBoeing and Southwest Airlines announced the launch of the B-737 MAX 7 airplane
Seattle, Usa - The third member of this family
Boeing and Southwest Airlines announced the launch of the 737 MAX 7, the third member of the 737 MAX family. The Dallas-based carrier and launch customer for the 737 MAX program became the first airline... more
Press releaseAirplanes and service provider. Italian ENAV SpA: general assembly approved the 2012 budget
Rome, Italy - A EUR 46 million net profit
The ENAV SpA (Italian Flight Assistance Company) General Assembly was held today in Rome under the chairmanship of the CEO Massimo Garbini and approved the 2012 Budget which resulted in a € 46 million n... more
AirlinesAlitalia-Meridiana: none possibility of a merger between the two airlines
Rome, Italy - With regard to the rumours appeared in the last days
"With regard to the rumours which have repeatedly appeared in the national and international press in the last few days, Alitalia categorically denies any possibility of a merger with the company Meridiana. These... more
AirlinesLATAM: traffic figures for April 2013
Santiago, Chile - For the airline group in Latin America
LATAM Airlines Group SA. and its subsidiaries, ("LATAM Airlines Group" or "the Company"), the airline group in Latin America, reported preliminary monthly traffic statistics for April 2013 compared to... more
AccidentsApril's Lion Air aircraft accident: Indonesia asks the company to review its safety procedures
Jakarta, Indonesia - "We are not happy just blaming the pilots without proof". the airline states
Indonesia's National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) released a preliminary report regarding the accident which on April 13 involved a Boeing 737 aircraft operated by the Indonesian company Lion... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. European Commission temporarily approves state aid for Lot
Brussels, Belgium - The final decision will be taken after the restructuring plan will be submitted
The European Commission communicated that a rescue loan of 400 million zloty (around 100 million Euros) granted by the Polish government to LOT Polish Airlines was in line with EU state aid rules. Brussels... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. LATAM plans 1-billion-dollar capital increase
Las Condes, Chile - The proposal will be voted at the shareholder meeting on June 11
LATAM Airlines Group, Latin America's largest airline by market value, is planning the launch of a 1-billion-dollar (roughly 777 million Euros or 657 million pounds) capital increase, in order to finance... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Strike of ground-handling workers at Brussels Airport ends
Brussels, Belgium - Swissport and the unions reached an agreement
The employees of Swissport at Brussels Airport ended the four-day strike which paralyzed the ground-handling services in the main Belgian hub, creating high disruption to the incoming and departing air... more
Civil defenseEC launches Emergency Centre: a better coordinated, faster and more efficient response to disasters (VIDEO)
Brussels, Belgium - ERC will be capable of dealing with up to three simultaneous emergencies in different time zones
The European Commission launched yesterday its Emergency Response Centre (ERC), which will provide a better coordinated, faster and more efficient European response to disasters in Europe and the world. "With... more
Civil aviationAEA about the ground handling strike at Brussels Airport
Brussels, Belgium - The Association of European Airlines condemns this intolerable situation
Since Sunday, air passengers and airlines have found themselves been caught in the middle of an industrial dispute at Swissport, one of the ground handling service providers at Brussels Airport. The action... more
Fair and showsSelex ES offers a wide range of advanced solutions at the "SITDEF"
Lima, Peru - The event takes place in Lima, 15th–19th May 2013
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, will be exhibiting its capabilities in Lima, Peru, attending "SITDEF" exhibition, taking place at the General Army Headquarters, from 15th to 19th May. The industry... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: alert for rains and strong winds
Rome, Italy - For this evening and for tomorrow
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, has issued a bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions that extends and integrates that already diffused. The notice... more
AirportsAeroporti di Puglia: new flights Bari-Moscow by Mistral Air
Bari, Italy - Served by the Poste Italiane's airline
Moscow is nearer from May 27 to October 21, 2013 thanks to Mistral Air. The airline owned by Poste Italiane launches a new link from Bari airport from/to Moscow, once a week (on Monday). Its fleet... more
UAS-DronesSaab: the Skeldar V-200 helicopter UAS completes flight test milestones
Linkoping, Sweden - Through flight campaigns at different sites in US and Sweden
Defence and security company Saab has verified a number of key capabilities of its Skeldar V-200 vertical lift (helicopter) UAS through flight campaigns at different sites in US and Sweden demonstrating... more
AirlineseasyJet: results for the six months ended last March 31, 2013
Milan, Italy - Its strategy continues to deliver returns and profitable growth
Revenue initiatives and the focus on maintaining easyJet’s cost advantage, combined with competitor capacity reductions and the timing of Easter have enabled the airline to reduce its first half pre-tax l... more
Fair and showsEmbraer Legacy 500 aircraft to debut at "Ebace 2013"
Geneva, Switzerland - Event running in Geneva from May 21 to 23
Embraer Executive Jets will mark the world debut of the all new, midsize Legacy 500 aircraft, the new business jet prototype of the Brazilian aerospace company, at the 13th European Business Aviation Convention... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Cyprus Airways: unions criticize hiring of executives from Lufthansa
Nicosia, Cyprus - "What will they be doing now? Work on their tans?”
The union which represent the employees of Cyprus Airways are strongly criticizing the possible choice of hiring three executives from Lufthansa Consulting in order to handle the restructuring process... more
IndustryBoeing aircraft: Turkish Airlines' order finalized, after the commitment announced last month
Istanbul, Turkey - Valued at $6.9 billion at list prices
Boeing and Turkish Airlines finalized a firm order for 40 B-737 MAX 8s, 10 B-737 MAX 9s and 20 Next-Generation 737/800 jets, valued at $6.9 billion at list prices. The order, originally announced as a... more
CuriositiesIf you want to sleep in the airport, here you have the new pods. Strange but true
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - It is not a science-fiction tale, it happens on Earth
In Abu Dhabi International Airport, 10 Go Sleep pods have been installed in terminals 1 and 3, and 35 more are to be placed. From now on you will be able to enjoy a comfortable sleep in the airport for... more
UAS-DronesX-47B UAV performs first launch from an aircraft carrier
Patuxent River, USA - After a 65-minute flight, the drone landed at Naval Air Station Patuxent River
The UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a remote-controlled aircraft) completed on Tuesday its first ever carrier-based catapult launch from USS George H.W. Bush off the coast of Virginia. "Today we saw a... more
IndustryBoeing restarts deliveries of the Dreamliner aircraft
Everett, USA - "The health of our 787 factories has never been more efficient"
Boeing restarted the deliveries of the 787 aircraft, which had been blocked following to the worldwide suspension decided on January 16 for the operations of the airplane, because of the several glitches... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: the BoD approves the Interim Financial Report at 31 March 2013
Rome, Italy - Results in line with the expectations
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, convened yesterday under the chairmanship of the Vice-Chairman, Admiral Guido Venturoni, examined and unanimously approved the Interim Financial Report at 31 March... more
AirlinesAircraft and finance. Polish parliament approves law for LOT's privatization
Warsaw, Poland - Possible interest from Turkish Airlines and Norwegian Air Shuttle
The Polish Parliament approved a law which will allow Warsaw's government to move on the path of the privatization of LOT Polish Airlines, going below the 51% stake in the main carrier of the Eastern-European... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic and Norwegian reach agreement for pilot training on Dreamliner aircraft
Oslo, Norway - The Oslo-based company will tap into Virgin Atlantic’s expertise on long-haul operations
Norwegian Long Haul, the division of Norwegian Air Shuttle which will handle the long-haul operations of the Oslo-based carrier, which will be launched in a few days, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding... more
CuriositiesEurofighter Typhoon launches amateur photography competition 2013
Hallbergmoos, Germany - This year’s winner will be announced during "Dubai Air Show" in November 2013
In 2012 a sunset image of a Eurofighter Typhoon, returning to its base at RAF Coningsby from a training sortie, won amateur photographer Gaz West international acclaim and the title of "Eurofighter Amateur... more
IndustryEurocopter inaugurates its Systemhaus helicopter development center in Germany
Donauwörth, Germany - In the presence of Bavarian Prime Minister Horst Seehofer
Eurocopter today officially opened its new Systemhaus helicopter development center at Donauwörth, Germany today in the presence of Bavarian Prime Minister Horst Seehofer. The facility, which provides... more