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AirportsNew airport opens in Muscat (Oman)
The inauguration is scheduled in March
The inauguration of the new Muscat international Airport, in Oman, is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20. It is an example of the modernization work desired by Sultan Qaboos bin Said, as declared by Ahmed... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: digital system to collect data
To better meet customers’ operational needs
Airbus Helicopters and Safran Electronic and Defense have signed a letter of intent for the distribution of helicopter data monitoring systems. The systems can be integrated on all Airbus helicopters not... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters partners with Blade
To boost Urban Air Mobility business
Airbus Helicopters and Fly Blade (“Blade”), a digitally-powered aviation company servicing 22 core routes in 7 US States, have signed a strategic partnership to develop new premium on-demand helicopter fli... more
Aerospacee-Geos and Ses to build new Ground Station in Italy
EDRS system
e-GEOS (a joint-venture bertween Telespazio 80% and Italian Space Agency 20%) and SES are working together to build Matera User Ground Station (MUGS) for the European Data Relay System (EDRS). The MUGS... more
Press releaseItalian Enac releases licensed and certified aircraft operator to Air Italy
The procedure has been completed
The fleet kept operational without interruption and without effects on the users more
Fair and showsBrief "Expo". Pegaso firms up H-175 helicopter follow-on order
The first aircraft delivered in Summer 2016; the second in Spring 2018
Two last ones will arrive in Mexico in 2019 more
Fair and showsBrief "Expo". H-135 helicopter receives FAA certification for Helionix avionics suite
The first US customer for this model was STAT Medevac
Brief "Expo". Airbus Helicopters’ light-twin aircraft H-135 has received the type certificate by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its new Helionix cockpit. Helionix is a family concept with s... more
Fair and showsBrief "Expo". Boston MedFlight orders three H-145 helicopters
To upgrade hospital consortium’s air medical transport fleet
Boston MedFlight, a non-profit organization that provides critical care air medical transport for Boston-area and other Eastern Massachusetts hospitals, has ordered three new H-145 helicopters as part... more
Fair and showsSikorsky: TAS as customer support center in Thailand
The announcement at "Heli-Expo"
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has authorized Thai Aviation Services (TAS) to operate as the first Sikorsky Customer Support Center in Thailand. The announcement came at the "2018 Helicopter Association... more
SecurityCanada Authority suspends Coa to Island Express Air
For security problems after the accident to its B-100 King Air
Transport Canada suspended yesterday the Air Operator Certificate to the Island Express Air company due to security problems. The measure implemented yesterday on February 28 requires to airline to cease... more
Fair and showsAirbus Helicopters: more orders from Japanese operators
Three new contracts signed during "Heli-Expo"
Airbus Helicopters has secured new contracts for three aircraft from Japanese operators, following those for one H-135 and an AS-365N3+. With this new stream of orders, the industry has received orders... more
Civil aviationIATA: Bulgarian EU Presidency reinforces European aviation competitiveness
It is necessary to strategically plan the capacity of global connectivity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a renewed policy focus on strengthening Europe’s aviation competitiveness under the upcoming Bulgarian Presidency of the EU. There is an u... more
IndustryIcelandair: first B-737 MAX airplane delivered
The carrier expands fleet and strengthens operations thanks to 8 and 9 versions
Boeing and Icelandair today announced the delivery of the airline's first 737 MAX airplane as the carrier seeks to grow and renew its fleet and enhance its trans-Atlantic operations.The MAX, a new and... more
IndustryE-190E2 airplane obtained certification by ANAC, FAA and EASA
For the first time together by three authorities
In a ceremony held yesterday at the Company's facilities in São José dos Campos, Embraer received Type Certificate for the E-190E2, the first member of the E-Jets E2 family of commercial aircraft, from t... more
Fair and showsNorth America regional helicopter training center
Built by Airbus Helicopters, Thales and Helisim
Airbus Helicopters, Thales and Helisim have announced they will join forces to construct a new, state-of-the-art helicopter pilot and maintenance crew training center in Texas. The Airbus Helicopters Training... more
Civil aviationSkyTeam: new lounges in Santiago and Istanbul
Announced first one in South America
Global airline alliance SkyTeam has announced two new branded lounges: one in Santiago, Chile and one at Istanbul’s new international airport. Both facilities are scheduled to open by the end of the y... more
AirlinesPlanes. Meridiana integrated in Air Italy
Air Italy is born with flight code IG -VIDEO
As anticipated during the press conference held in Milan on February 19th and following the effectiveness of the sale of the aviation business unit of Air Italy to Meridiana fly, today the company has... more
IndustryThe first Ultra Long Range A-350XWB airplane makes its debut
SIA prepares to resume world’s longest commercial flights
The first Ultra Long Range version of the A-350XWB airplane has rolled out of the Airbus final assembly line in Toulouse. The latest variant of the A-350XWB Family "will be able to fly further than any... more
HelicoptersOrders for 26 AW helicopters in China
AW-119Kx, AW-109 Trekker and AW-139 aircraft
Leonardo announced today that Sino-US Intercontinental Helicopter Investment (Sino-US) of China has signed contracts for additional 26 helicopters, including 7 AW-119Kx single engine, 15 AW-109 Trekker... more
Fair and showsMetro Aviation orders 25 EC-145e helicopters
Announced at "Heli-Expo 2018" in Las Vegas
Airbus Helicopters announced Tuesday that Metro Aviation had ordered an unprecedented 25 EC-145e helicopters that it will place into service providing air medical transport and other aerial services. It... more
Fair and showsBrief "Expo". HTM signs for four new H-125 helicopters
Expanding its current fleet to 25 units
Brief from "Heli-Expo". Airbus Helicopters and Helicopter Travel Munich (HTM) have signed an agreement at "Heli-Expo" for the purchase of four H-125s, completing a fleet of 25 Airbus units. Helicopter... more
PeopleAirbus will propose new Board members
Three names at the annual meeting of next April 11
New independent non-executive directors will replace long-serving members more
SecurityMiami Airport: first passport clearance facility with facial recognition
The ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday at MIA
Officials from the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) hosted yesterday a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate Miami International Airport’s newly renovated C... more
AirlinesPlanes. Delta Air Line under threat of fiscal revenge
Republican recrimination for joining #BoycottNRA
America divides: arms lobby against strong pressure from customers and consumers more
Fair and showsBrief "Expo". Heliflite China orders 10 helicopters
Seven H-125s and three H-130 aircraft
Brief from "Heli Expo". Airbus Helicopters has signed with Heliflite China for an order of seven H-125 and three H-130 aircraft. The company, based in Xian, China, has also been accredited as an officialindustry... more
HelicoptersLeonardo prime contractor of order for over 20 helicopters
Qatar next to the order for more than USD 3 billion
NH-90 NH-90 model more
UAS-DronesSW-4 Solo helicopter performs first flight with no pilot onboard
Performed from Taranto-Grottaglie Airport in Italy
Leonardo announced today that the SW-4 Solo optionally piloted helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight with no safety pilot onboard at Taranto-Grottaglie Airport (Southern Italy). The aircraft... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA-Bulgaria: to develop an airspace strategy
Based on five elements
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and BULATSA, the Bulgarian Air Navigation Service Provider, have agreed to develop and implement a Bulgarian National Airspace Strategy.Both will strengthen... more
Military aviationM-346 aircraft delivered to Italian AMI
It is the 18th airplane for the Armed Force
A delivery ceremony for the Italian Air Force’s eighteenth M-346 airplane took place today at Leonardo’s Aircraft Division site located at Venegono Superiore (Varese). The M-346 aircraft, designated T-34... more
AirlinesSIA: Perth served by new B-787/10 aircraft
It will be the second destination operated by the Dreamliner
Perth will become the second scheduled destination to be served by Singapore Airlines (SIA)’ new B-787/10 aircraft fleet. Flights are expected to commence in May 2018, subject to regulatory approvals, i... more
Fair and showsHelicopters. "Heli-Expo 2018" from today to March 1st
The greatest professionals in the sector in Las Vegas
"Heli-Expo" is one of the most important annual helicopter events in the world, and often the place where innovations are introduced. This year's exhibition opens today February 27th and lasts until March... more
Science and technologyAircraft and terrorism: China starts research laboratory
Towards new solutions for Chinese civil aviation
Besides technology of the face recognition already installed in 61 airports more
Tilt-rotorsPlanes-helicopters. Agreement for entry of AW-609 tiltrotor into the USA
Two aircraft plus training package in 2020
Leonardo and Era Group (Era) have announced today the signing of a landmark agreement that would launch the AW-609 tiltrotor (airplane-helicopter) into service in the US commercial market and demonstrate... more
HelicoptersRobinson produced 305 helicopters in 2017
The industry at "Heli-Expo"
Robinson Helicopter Company produced 305 helicopters in 2017. The R-44 led the way with 174, ranking as the world’s best-selling helicopter according to GAMA’s (General Aviation Manufacturers Association) Gene... more
IndustrySaab reveals first GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft
The rollout marks a significant milestone on the programme
Today Saab rolls out the first GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the media at its Linköping site, Sweden. GlobalEye is an advanced, swing role airborne surveillance system... more
Science and technologyLeonardo invests in the next generation of talent
rewarding a young scientist for their thesis on computer vision
Leonardo is committed to promoting scientific citizenship and the STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), part of its wider objective to develop a worldwide culture of innovation,... more
PeopleEmirates appoints new Country Manager for Italy
It is Flavio Ghiringhelli, who will assume his role next March 1st
Emirates has appointed Italian national Flavio Ghiringhelli as the new country manager for Italy and he will assume his new post on 1 March 2018. He has over 25 years of experience in the airline, travel a... more
ConferencesIATA: "common principles urged to help transport continue to deliver its benefits"
According to DG and CEO during "Aviation Day Usa"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the US government and industry stakeholders to agree upon a set of common principles in order to enable aviation to continue to increase the level... more
SecurityAirplanes and transport. IATA releases 2017 airline safety performance
The data show continued strong improvements in this area
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for the 2017 safety performance of the commercial airline industry showing continued strong improvements in safety.The all accident rate... more
Press releaseHK Airlines established: Al-Hakkak Group invests in Italy
It will operate with a fleet of Boeing cargo planes
HK Airlines, newly registered cargo carrier, is about to start the procedure for obtaining transport license and the Air Operator Certificate by Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority). Once obtained the... more
AerospaceItalian Avio: contract signed for ten Ariane 5 launches
Worth over 100 million euros
Production on the final lot before arrival of new Ariane 6 gets underway more
UAS-DronesAircraft. EASA issued formal "Opinion" on safety-drone
An useful footprint for the future EU law
Simple rules with particular focus on inherent risk of each single use more
Civil aviationAircraft and strikes: protest by Air France staff
Cancellations and reduction of frequencies. Bookings at risk
Air France informs that due to a strike announced for today on Thursday 22 February 2018 by different unions of its staff, the flights schedule is disrupted.The French airline expects to operate today:... more
Military aviationPlanes. Russia and Indonesia finalize MoU on the Su-35
11 units according to a commercial exchange agreement
Moscow is looking for new markets in which to place its armaments, Jakarta has every interest to develop its business relations with the largest Nation in the world, specifically enhancing the export of... more
Science and technologyLufthansa Cargo expands cooperation with startups
Through Plug and Play
Lufthansa Cargo will take on the role of anchor partner with global technology accelerator Plug and Play. Based in Sunnyvale, USA, the company is one of the world’s largest technology accelerator that b... more
AirlinesEtihad: secondo volo giornaliero per Roma
Dall'hub di Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways –il vettore aereo nazionale degli Emirati Arabi Uniti– ha annunciato oggi che a partire dal 25 marzo 2018 aggiungerà un secondo volo giornaliero diretto per Roma dal proprio hub di Abu... more
Fair and showsPrototypes: H-160 helicopter lands in Las Vegas
Airbus' presence at "HeliExpo 2018"
H-160 prototype, H-145, H-135 and H-125 alongside digital solutions more
Military aviationItalian AMI aircraft to protect simultaneously 6 NATO countries
Within the framework of the air defense activities of the Euro-Atlantic areas
It is primacy for the Air Force in the Italian, Slovenian, Albanian skies and of the three Baltic Republics more
AirportsWashington Airports report year of passenger growth
International and domestic travelers totaled 46.6m in 2017
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority yesterday announced 2017 year-end passenger traffic totaling 46.6 million for the two-airport system, continuing the trend of domestic and international growth... more
Science and technologyPlanes. US University develops drone with underwater skills
It's the EagleRay Xav: multiple potential applications -VIDEO
Researchers from North Carolina State University (NCSU) have developed that one that themselves define the first unmanned, fixed-wing aircraft with amphibious capacities, capable of passing from air navigation... more