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CargoEmirates SkyCargo launches freighter services to Maastricht
The carrier is expanding its footprint in Europe
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is expanding its footprint in Europe with the launch of new scheduled freighter services to Maastricht started 6 February 2018. Maastricht will join... more
UAS-DronesFirst flight demonstration for commercial parcel delivery drone "Skyways"
On track to commence trial service in Singapore this year
Airbus Helicopters’ Skyways Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) has successfully completed its first flight demonstration at the National University of Singapore (NUS). The drone took off from its dedicated ma... more
CargoOslo Airport: 185,000 tonnes of cargo were flown in or out of it in 2017
An increase of 35% compared to the previous year
Avinor Oslo Airport saw a huge increase in air cargo in 2017, the biggest volumes of which were exports of fresh Norwegian seafood. In 2017, 185,000 tonnes of air cargo were flown in or out of Oslo Airport.... more
Fair and showsAirbus Helicopters and TAI to support Thai Armed Forces and Police aircraft
Agreement signed during the "Singapore Airshow"
Airbus Helicopters and Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) have signed an agreement to support all Airbus' military and law enforcement aircraft in Thailand, over two years. Under this agreement, TAI will... more
IndustryA-400M airplane. Signed DoI for contractual amendments
Binding for Airbus, Occra, and customer Nations, it will be improved this year
Airbus has signed a Declaration of Intent (DoI) with the Launch Customer Nations (that is Germany, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Turkey, Belgium, Luxemburg) of the tactical military transport airplane... more
Fair and showsLeonardo: offering support model for USAF adversary training
The company providing on-site support of Grifo radars on L-159E ALCA fighter planes
Following an initial trial with flight services provider Draken International in 2017, Leonardo has proven the viability of a new ‘always available’ support contract business model. The industry’s new m... more
Fair and showsLeonardo expands its presence in Bangladesh helicopter market
Three AW-109 Trekker and two AW-119Kx to be delivered in 2018 to Bashundhara Airways
Leonardo is expanding its share of the growing Bangladeshi helicopter market with the announcement, during "Singapore Air Show", of the upcoming delivery of five units to Bashundhara Airways, comprising... more
IndustrySaab delivers manuals to the Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation
The transfer from the Swedish company was finalised in January 2018
Saab has successfully set up and produced maintenance manuals for Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation’s new airliner, the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ). This is the largest technical information contract S... more
Fair and showsAirbus Helicopters starts the year with new orders and deliveries in Japan
Announced at "Singapore Airshow"
Airbus Helicopters’ business in Japan gains traction with two new orders and two new deliveries at the start of the year, reaffirming the company’s strong presence in the country. "Currently leading the... more
UAS-DronesAirbus opens commercial drone services in Asia-Pacific
Bernard Leong appointed Head of Airbus Aerial Asia
Airbus has launched the Asia-Pacific operations of its “Airbus Aerial” (AA) commercial drone services at the "Singapore Airshow 2018". The newly established regional base of Airbus Aerial adds to two exi... more
HelicoptersLeonardo grows in Indonesia: new orders and deliveries of helicopters
Two AW-169 for corporate transport ordered
Indonesia confirms to be a high-growth market for Leonardo with a brand-new order by an undisclosed Indonesian customer for two light intermediate AW-169s for corporate transport roles. The helicopters,... more
Civil aviationIATA and CAAS to launch Global SPARC in Singapore
The first area of focus for it will be runway safety
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) to establish a Global Safety Predictive... more
Fair and showsBangkok Airways signs for four additional ATR-72/600 planes
The Thai carrier continues the modernisation of its fleet of 15 aircraft
Thailand’s airline Bangkok Airways and ATR have signed a contract for the purchase of four additional ATR-72/600s. The signing ceremony took place at the "Singapore Airshow", The deal is valued at over U... more
Fair and showsEmbraer: 3,010 new aircraft deliveries (up to 150-seats) in Asia Pacific
The industry released it today at the "Singapore Airshow"
Embraer Commercial Aviation released today, at the "Singapore Airshow", its market forecast for the Asia Pacific region. The Company estimates airlines will take delivery of 3,010 new aircraft in the segment... more
AerospaceSpace X: the Falcon Heavy launched
On the David Bowie's music, with an electric car on board - 2 VIDEO
Yesterday on Tuesday 6 February at 3:45 pm Et, the inaugural launch of the Falcon Heavy in a "mission" to Mars, which in the future could bring human crews into orbit, was successfully carried out by the... more
Fair and showsB-737 MAX 10 airplane reaches firm configuration
Deliveries will start in 2020
Boeing's 737 MAX 10 has reached a major milestone as the MAX program completed firm configuration on the airplane. This means engineers now have all the design requirements in place for what will be the... more
AerospaceCOSMO-SkyMed: e-GEOS wins contract in Australia
For the supply of data generated by the Italian satellites
e-GEOS, a joint-venture of Telespazio (80%) and the Italian Space Agency (20%), strengthens its international presence with an important agreement signed in Australia for the supply of data generated... more
Fair and showsATR-42/500 aircraft ready to fly over Redang, the Malaysian island
Brief news from “Singapore Air Show”
2018-edition brief news from “Singapore Air Show”: Berjaya Hotels & Resorts will acquire two ATR-42/500 aircraft in order to launch services towards Redang Malaysian island, where the hotel group already own... more
Accidents"Singapore Air Show": taking off T-50 aircraft in flames
Close a tragedy for the blast of a tire -2 VIDEO
The Changi airport runway closed for a couple of hours more
AirportsAci Europe: 2017 a year with air passenger traffic growth of 8.5%
For December, Q4, H2 and full year
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for December, Q4, H2 and Full Year 2017. Passenger traffic across the European airport network grew by +8.5% in 2017. Both... more
Fair and showsPlanes-helicopters. Leonardo attends "Singapore Airshow"
Targeting growth in Asia Pacific
Asia’s biggest aerospace show is set to start on the 6th of February in Singapore, and Leonardo participates with growth and expansion in the Asia Pacific area in its sight. A reference in the aerospace, d... more
HelicoptersAsahi Broadcasting Corporation chooses AW-169 helicopter
For electronic newsgathering role in Japan
Leonardo and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, the official distributor in Japan for the AW-169 and AW-139 helicopter models, announced today the signing of a contract with Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)... more
ReportHelicopters. Italy: rigged Hems rescue service contract, 4 arrests
Also two Babcock Mcs Italy managers at house arrest - 2 VIDEO
Prosecutor Gratteri: "Discovered step by step how to modify a tender ..." more
Fair and shows"Singapore Airshow 2018" (6-11 February)
The event takes place every two years -VIDEO
Every two years, high-level government and military delegations, as well as senior corporate executives around the world attend the "Singapore Airshow" to forge partnerships and seal deals in this region.... more
AirportsMiami: GOL, airport’s fourth airline serving Brazil
The carrier to begin daily Brasilia and Fortaleza flights in November
Brazilian low-cost carrier GOL has announced that it will return to Miami International Airport on November 4 with daily flights to Brasilia and Fortaleza. It will serve the two routes with 186-seat B-737-MAX8... more
Fair and showsEmbraer and SkyTech sign letter of intent
For up to six KC-390 aircraft
Embraer Defense & Security announced today, at the "Singapore Airshow", the signing of a Letter of Intent with aviation services company SkyTech for up to six new KC-390 multi-mission transport aircraft.The... more
ConferencesICAO and Singapore formalize joint agreement
Supporting next generation aviation professionals
While in Singapore yesterday to provide keynote remarks to the State’s sixth Aviation Leadership Summit, ICAO Council President Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu formalized a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) b... more
AerospaceNanoRacks adds Thales Alenia Space to team up
On commercial space station airlock module
NanoRacks announced yesterday that Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has been chosen as the latest partner in its commercial airlock program. TAS will... more
ConferencesIcao: Asia and Pacific ministers endorse joint declaration
On regional aviation safety and efficiency priorities
With the Asia and Pacific (APAC) air traffic market poised to become the world’s largest by 2022, ministers in charge of civil aviation representing 36 governments met together in Beijing last week to e... more
Civil aviationItalian Enav: 30mln kg of fuel saved in 2017 and 95mln kg reduction of CO2 emissions
New traffic attracted to Italian airspace
In 2017, airlines that flew over the skies of Italy saved approximately 30 million kg of fuel with a lower emission of CO2 into the atmosphere of about 95 million kg.Considering an average cost of jet... more
AirlinesAlitalia to launch new ‘Stopover’ service
to increase passengers and tourists to Rome
Promoting accommodation in Rome for international passengers with connecting flights to final destinations outside Italy. This is the aim of ‘Stopover Roma’, the new product launched by Alitalia in coo... more
ConferencesAircraft and events. IATA: Address infrastructure crisis to secure aviation’s future
Identified five fundamental areas that need to be protected
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling for urgent attention to address infrastructure challenges in order to secure the industry’s future.Alexandre de Juniac in his keynote address t... more
HelicoptersLeonardo strengthens support of Japanese helicopter fleets
With first service centre in the country
Leonardo and Shizuoka Air Commuter Corporation (SACC) of Japan announced the signing of a Service Centre Agreement to set up helicopter MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) capabilities in Mt. Fuji Shizuoka... more
IndustryBoeing debuts first B-737 MAX 7 airplane
First delivery to Southwest Airlines set for 2019
Boeing marked another airplane development milestone today as thousands of employees celebrated the debut of the first 737 MAX 7 at the company's Renton, Wash. factory.It is the third and newest member... more
IndustryNew A-330/800 airplane rolls-out of paintshop
One step closer to joining the A-330neo test fleet
The newest member of the A-330neo Family, the A-330/800 airplane, has rolled out of the paintshop, on track for its first flight mid-2018.The A-330/800 is the new generation 250 seater from Airbus’ twin a... more
AirportsAA: inauguration lounge and service at the LA airport
Part of the investment of 200 million dollars
American Airlines celebrated the opening of its new Flagship Lounge and Flagship First Dining facilities at Los Angeles International Airport, offering customers several options to dine, relax and get... more
HelicoptersEASA issues single POA to Airbus Helicopters
This replaces previous national approvals
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Airbus Helicopters have just implemented a new single Production Organisation Approval (POA). This replaces previous national approvals from France, Germany... more
Finance and economyFincantieri signs an agreement with the French State
For the acquisition of 50% of Stx France
Fincantieri SpA, through its subsidiary Fincantieri Europe SpA, signed last Friday a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of 50% of the share capital of STX France from the French State, represented... more
CuriositiesStreet food at Oslo Airport
With five trucks from around the world
The "Food Truck Festival" opened its doors last Friday to everyone travelling to destinations beyond passport control. Five food trucks are offering a wide range of great food from different corners of... more
PeopleRolls-Royce announces Civil Aerospace and Defence appointments
Chris Cholerton and Tom Bell
Rolls-Royce (RR) announces that Chris Cholerton, currently President – Defence, has been appointed as President – Civil Aerospace, and Tom Bell, previously Global Sales & Marketing for Defense, Space & S... more
AirlinesairBaltic opts for Oslo expansion
From this winter
Building on its existing multiple-daily service from its Riga hub, airBaltic is set to grow further at Avinor’s Oslo Airport with a twice-weekly Tallinn operation from this winter.Commencing on 28 October, L... more
AirlinesSIA to launch Melbourne-Wellington services
And daily flights To Canberra
Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced that it will introduce a new service that will connect Singapore and Melbourne to New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington. The new service will be introduced as part o... more
IndustryAir Sénégal confirms its order for two A-330neo aircraft
Order to boost the development of the new national carrier
Air Sénégal, its national carrier has signed a firm order for two A-330neo aircraft, the new re-engined version of the A-330 wide-body airliner. The order follows on from the Memorandum of Understanding s... more
AerospaceIndra and Zero 2 Infinity agreement to easy the access to the space
The collaboration agreement signed
Indra has signed a collaboration agreement with Zero 2 Infinity with a view to rendering more simple and accessible trips into space, a sector of enormous potential that continues opening up to private... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways introduces new baggage policy
Based on total weight rather than the number of bags checked in
Etihad Airways has introduced a new baggage policy tailored to varying customer requirements in the international markets it serves.The changes allow for a simpler baggage structure as the allowance for... more
AirportsNew routes from Bergen with Loganair
To Manchester and Inverness from this Spring
Scottish airline, Loganair has unveiled its schedule from Bergen this year, including two new routes to Manchester and Inverness.Travellers can now fly to five destinations in the UK with the carrier from... more
AirportsPrimera Air: non-stop service from Washington to London
From next August
Washington-Dulles International Airport announced that Primera Air will begin five weekly non-stop flights to London-Stanstead Airport on August 22, 2018. Primera Air is the latest in a series of new... more
AirlinesAvinor (Norway) continues to gain new destinations and country markets
Norwegian: new routes to Albania, France and Spain from February onward
More details of Norwegian’s S18 expansion plans at Avinor’s airports are revealed, with new routes to Albania, France and Spain to be introduced from February onwards.This summer low-cost carrier (LCC) Nor... more
AirportseasyJet opens a route to Berlin from Oslo Airport
Starting on Friday 3 August
Starting on Friday 3 August, Norwegian passengers will be able to travel to and from Berlin-Tegel with easyJet. In 2017, approximately 350,000 passengers travelled between Oslo Airport and the airports... more
AccidentsVar: collision in flight between 2 French military helicopters
5 occupants of two SA-341 Gazelle dead -VIDEO
The aircraft were in force at the Ealat, Ecole Aviation Légère de l'Armée de Terre more