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Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA introduces I-ASC survey to enhance safety through a culture
Geneva, Switzerland - Virgin Australia was one of the early adopters of it
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the IATA Aviation Safety Culture (I-ASC) survey to support airlines in the implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and building a strong... more
AirlinesEtihad-Swiss flights become all B-787 aircraft services
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Geneva to join Zurich as carrier’s fifth European Dreamliner destination
Etihad Airways’ flights to and from Switzerland will become an all-B-787 operation with the aircraft being deployed on the Abu Dhabi–Geneva route, effective 25 March 2018. The Dreamliner flights to... more
IndustrySIA selects Airbus for A-380 aircraft retrofit programme
Toulouse, France - 14 airplanes currently in service to receive airline’s new cabin products
Airbus has been selected by Singapore Airlines (SIA) to provide cabin retrofit services for 14 A-380 aircraft currently in service with the carrier. The retrofit programme, which will be undertaken at... more
AccidentsCollision between airplane and helicopter in England, one of the four dead was a Vietnamese
London, United Kingdom - On Friday a Cessna 152 crashed into a Guimbal Cabri G2, the two aircraft had departed from the same airfield
It will be necessary to wait for the conclusion of the probe of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) -the agency of the British Department of Transport that investigates air accidents- to know... more
PeopleThe extraordinary sales of John Leahy for Airbus
Rome, Italy - The deals signed in Dubai are another milestone in a great career, but now questions arise on who is going to be his successor
After the record high sales that were signed on November 15 at the "Dubai Airshow" -273 A-320neo aircraft plus 157 A-321s to the private equity firm Indigo Partners (see AVIONEWS) and 90 A-320s to CDB... more
CuriositiesSaint Helena Airport: flights inaugurated
Rome, Italy - In this remote island in the south Atlantic Ocean recently an airport has been inaugurated to welcome tourists
Saint Helena Airport is an international airport on Saint Helena, a remote island in the south Atlantic Ocean, in the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha. The construction... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: air transport generates USD 9.6B in GDP in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The sector supports 300,000 jobs, according to a study on behalf of the Association
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced new data showing that aviation and aviation-induced tourism contribute $9.6 billion to Argentina’s economy and support 300,000 jobs, equivalent t... more
IndustryEmbraer KC-390 airplane arrived in the USA for a series of flight trials
Jacksonville, Usa - For the next two to three weeks
The new Embraer KC-390 multi-mission military transport and tanker jet will start a series of flight trials in the United States as part of its flight test campaign for certification. The aircraft left... more
DefenseIndian Ocean: six Somalian pirates chased and stopped by Italian Navy
Rome, Italy - The rear admiral Gregory conducted the operation from the "Virginio Fasan" frigate
Six Somalian citizens suspected of having tried to boarding a fishing vessel from Seychelles and a container ship with Panamian flag last Friday and Saturday in the Indian Ocean, were captured by the Italian... more
Science and technologyNew technologies across competitiveness, sustainability among winning projects of "2017 Innovation Award"
Milan, Italy - Leonardo: an investment of 10,000 employees and €1.4 billion each year in research and development
With the goal of investing in youth and research, rewarding the ideas and creativity of scholars and Leonardo employees, and an opportunity to highlight the promotion of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering... more
Science and technologyMathematics made simple: the partnership establishes interactive exposition
MIlan, Italy - Between the National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan and Leonardo
If man did not know about math, he would not rise a single foot off the ground, Galileo Galilei said a few centuries ago. In the new interactive Mathematics Lab, developed by the National Museum of Science... more
Civil aviationTuvalu becomes ICAO’s 192nd Member State
Montreal, Canada - Following its official adherence to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention)
Tuvalu has now become the 192nd Member State of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) following its official adherence to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention). ICAO... more
PeopleMBDA: VP Nancy Di Carlo to lead Strategic Business Development
Arlington, Usa - She has more than 30 years of leadership experience in the DoD
MBDA Incorporated announces that Nancy Di Carlo has joined the company as Vice President, Strategic Business Development. She is responsible for the planning and execution of long-term business development... more
IndustryAvolon finalized deal for 75 B-737 MAX airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Agreement includes firm orders for 55 MAX 8s, 20 MAX 10s and options for 20 MAX 8s
Boeing and Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, yesterday finalized an order for 75 B-737 MAX airplanes. The confirmed order is for 55 MAX 8s and 20 MAX 10s, with options for 20 additional... more
AirlinesAlitalia: certified by Iata for baggage tracking
Rome, Italy - Italian airline is the first in Europe to obtain it
The Italian carrier communicates that: "Alitalia is the first airline in Europe to obtain the readiness certificate for compliance with IATA Resolution 753 for its baggage handling operations at Rome-Fiumicino... more
HelicoptersDelivery of 16 AW-101 Norwegian all-weather SAR helicopters started
Rome, Italy - They will be operated by the local Royal Air Force and replace the Sea King aircraft currently in service
Leonardo announced that the first of 16 AW-101 allweather search and rescue helicopters has been delivered to the Norwegian Ministry of Justice & Public Security. The aircraft departed its Yeovil facility... more
Press releaseItalian unions: handling workers at national airports on strike next Tuesday
Rome, Italy - The protest for four hours (1-5pm) to respect contract
"An Italian strike next Tuesday November 21 for four hours (1-5pm) by all workers of the handling companies (baggages, passenger transport, check-in) in all national airports". The protest jointly announced... more
PeopleClaude Hurley appointed new president of the ICAO Air Navigation Commission
Montreal, Canada - For one year term; his mandate begins next January 1, 2018
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has appointed Capt. Claude Hurley to a one-year term as President of the ICAO Air Navigation Commission (ANC), the UN civil aviation... more
AerospaceLuxembourg Government signed contract with aerospace company
Brussels, Belgium - The Country adopted a positive juridical context to the industries in the sector
Luxembourg has turned out to attract seven companies of the Grand Ducky (Kleos Space, Ispace, Planetary Resources, Deep Space Industries, GomSpace, Blue Vision, Spire), after constitution of experts committee... more
IndustryIndiGo takes delivery of its first ATR-72/600 aircraft
Toulouse, France - The Indian carrier will use its new fleet of this series to substantially expand its regional network
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, today took delivery of its very first ATR-72/600. The airline and industry announced earlier this year an agreement for the acquisition of 50 -72/600 a... more
AirportsCeremony at Budapest Airport as the new pier reaches highest point
Budapest, Hungary - Only eight months after construction commenced
Only eight months after construction commenced, the building of the new pier on the T2B side at Budapest Airport (Pier B) has already reached its top level. At the ceremony, Budapest Airport and construction... more
Fair and shows"Inter airport China": interest from suppliers met at European edition push booked exhibit space
Beijing, China - To 85% of capacity to this event that will take place in September 2018
The 8th edition of "inter airport China" will be held at China International Exhibition Center, Beijing from 5th to 7th September 2018. "inter airport China", the largest and most comprehensive exhibition... more
PeopleWashington Airports Authority named Carl Schultz
Washington, Usa - As Interim VP for Airline Business Development; he replaces Mike Stewart
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority on Thursday appointed Carl Schultz as interim vicepresident for airline business development, succeeding Mike Stewart, who has been named vicepresident and... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Alitalia: meeting commissioners with Lufthansa delegation
Rome, Italy - It is part of a series of talks that will continue with all interested parties
Alitalia unveiled yesterday that: "The special commissioners of Alitalia –Luigi Gubitosi, Enrico Laghi and Stefano Paleari – have met yesterday with a delegation from Lufthansa. The meeting is part of... more
AccidentsAirplane accident in Tanzania, eleven people died
Dodoma, Tanzania - A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft crashed while flying to the Serengeti
An airplane fell in the area of the Empakaai crater in Tanzania on Wednesday for not yet eastablished reasons. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan of the Coastal Aviation company had departed from Arusha (Tanzania)... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Airshow 2017". Boeing: landmark deals, highlights broad portfolio; airplanes and not only
Dubai, UAE - Announced 296 commercial jet orders and commitments, valued at about USD 50 billion
Boeing won large commitments across its twin- and single-aisle commercial airplane families, debuted key capabilities including the CST-100 Starliner docking and KC-46 refueling simulators, and announced... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA urges swift GASeP implementation
Geneva, Switzerland - Four areas and four elements
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the swift implementation by States of the first Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP) which was established this week by the Council of the International... more
AirlinesAlitalia airplanes. Getting into the details of the Lufthansa's offer
Rome, Italy - The commissioners of the Italian airline should meet today a delegation of the German Group
Italian national newspapers wideley reported about the meeting that in the strictest confidence seems to be scheduled for today with the extraordinary commissioners of Alitalia -Luigi Gubitosi, Stefano... more
Fair and showsAir Sénégal orders two A-330neo airplanes
Dubai, UAE - First airline in Africa to purchase the latest fuel-efficient widebody aircraft
Air Sénégal, the national carrier of Senegal, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for two A-330neo aircraft, which is the new re-engined version of the "best-selling" A-330 widebody airliner. T... more
Curiosities“Yoga on the Fly” at Denver Airport is just a trial
Denver, Usa - Kim Day is its CEO
Recently opened “Yoga on the Fly” at Denver International Airport (DEN) was on a trial basis and temporary, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed was informed on November 15. Over 58 million passengers travel thr... more
PeopleMike Stewart appointed VP and Airport Manager for Dulles International
Washington, Usa - Current Airport Manager Brian Leuck retiring in December
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority named Mike Stewart as vicepresident and airport manager for Washington-Dulles International Airport at Wednesday’s monthly meeting of the board of directors. H... more
PeopleWashington Airport. Airports Authority BoD elects new officers for 2018
Washington, Usa - They are Earl Adams Jr., Monica Hargrove and Warner H. Session
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board of directors elected Warner H. Session to serve as its next chairman and Earl Adams Jr. to serve as vice chairman at its meeting Wednesday. The board... more
Civil aviationThe first SkyTeam lounge in the Americas is in Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada - Seventh one around the world
SkyTeam inaugurated officially a new lounge at Vancouver International Airport, its first facility in North America. The announcement was already made last June in Cancun, Mexico. Currently it offers... more
AccidentsLet L-410 airplane crashed in Russia
Moscow, Russia - Six people died, one little girl survived
An airplane with seven people on board among whom two crew-members fell in the Khabarovsk Region, in Eastern Russia; the accident occurred yesterday at 1:30 pm (local time). The aircraft a Let L-410UVP-E20... more
Fair and showsWizz Air: order for 146 A-320neo Family aircraft
Dubai, UAE - Fleet renewal and expansion
Wizz Air Holdings announced yesterday that, following a competitive selection process, it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus relating to the purchase of a further 146 A-320neo family... more
ConferencesICAO Council endorses new Global Aviation Security Plan
Montreal, Canada - To improve international coordination, response, and planning to counter threats to civil aviation passengers, cargo, aircraft and facilities
The ICAO Council took an historic step in endorsing the very first Global Aviation Security Plan to improve international coordination, response, and planning to counter threats to civil aviation passengers,... more
Airports"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: traffic results in October
Warsaw, Poland - During the first ten months of 2017, more passengers have been handled at it than in the whole of last year
During the first ten months of 2017, more passengers have been handled at Warsaw "Chopin Airport" than in the whole of last year. At the end of October, 13,480,000 passengers travelled through Warsaw airport.... more
Fair and showsCDB Aviation confirms order for 90 A-320neo Family aircraft
Dubai, UAE - Sound financial investment for leasing company
Dublin based CDB Aviation Lease Finance DAC (CDB Aviation) announces a firm order for 90 A-320neo Family aircraft during the "Dubai Airshow 2017". The contract was reached in two steps: an original purchase... more
Fair and showsEmbraer introduces best-in-class 5,800-ft cabin altitude on Legacy airplanes
Dubai, UAE - Deliveries of these aircraft will commence in the first quarter of 2018
Embraer announced yesterday the enhancement of the flight experience aboard its Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 mid-cabin business jets. The cabin altitude of these two revolutionary aircraft is already considered... more
CargoEtihad Airways launches all-cargo flights at MIA
Miami, Usa - New Abu Dhabi service is airport’s second freighter route in the Middle East
Miami International Airport welcomed in the last days its first weekly flight by Etihad Cargo –the cargo division of Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates. The new scheduled f... more
Fair and showsFalcon Aviation expands its commitment to the H-160 helicopter
Dubai, UAE - The first version to enter service in 2019 will be the passenger transport one
Falcon Aviation and Airbus Helicopters have signed a new MoU at the "Dubai Airshow" expanding their commitment to the H-160 adding three additional aircraft to the original Letter Of Intent (LOI) signed... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space’s radar sounder chosen for "Juice" mission
Rome, Italy - To explore Jupiter’s icy moons
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has been chosen by the Italian space agency ASI to develop an instrument called RIME (Radar sounder for Icy Moons Exploration)... more
Tilt-rotorsAirplanes-helicopters. V-22 Osprey (tilt-rotor) fleet tops 400,000 flight hours
Philadelphia, Usa - Including both CV-22 and MV-22 variants
Boeing and Bell Helicopter Textron company announced yesterday the Bell Boeing V-22 fleet of tiltrotor (airplane-helicopter) aircraft, including both CV-22 and MV-22 variants, has surpassed the 400,000... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: an offer to purchase certain USD notes du 2039 and 2040 -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - And the redemption in full of the USD notes due 2019
Leonardo communicates that its subsidiary Leonardo US Holding, today announced offers to purchase up to $200 million combined aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 7.375% Guaranteed Notes due 2039... more
Science and technologyThe Solar Impulse Foundation launches the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions
Bonn, Germany - And the countdown to select 1000 solutions that are profitable to protect the environment
Following the success of the first solar flight around the world, the Solar Impulse Foundation has officially launched the second phase of its action –the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions– during COP... more
Fair and showsIndigo Partners: commitments for other 430 airplanes of A-320neo family
Dubai, UAE - It doubles existing orders; worth USD 49.5bn
Airbus, Indigo Partners’ four portfolio airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase by the four airlines of 430 additional A-320neo Family aircraft. The airplanes will be allocated a... more
Fair and showsflydubai signed deal for 225 B-737 MAX airplanes
Dubai, UAE - Airline commits to the newly launched MAX 10, /9s and more /8s
Boeing and flydubai signed a landmark agreement today for 225 B-737 MAX airplanes with a list price value of $27 billion. The deal represents the largest-ever single-aisle jet order –by number of airplanes a... more
Press releaseCiset Srl believes necessary to specify some points
Rome, Italy - With reference to the news appeared on the press in the last days
We receive by Ciset, and publish it, leaving the same opportunity to potential replies: "In connection with the news appeared on the press in the last days, Ciset Srl considers necessary to specify... more
Fair and showsUnited Arab Emirates orders five C-295 aircraft
Dubai, UAE - Deliveries will begin in the 4Q of next year
The United Arab Emirates Air Force & Air Defence has ordered five C-295 medium transport aircraft. The agreement, announced at the "Dubai Airshow", takes the C-295 orderbook past 200, underlining the... more
CuriositiesNew advertising campaign for Emirates -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - To launch its new First Class private suites
Emirates has released its advertising campaign for the airline’s game-changing First Class private suites, fronted by TV celebrity and motoring expert Jeremy Clarkson. This follows hot on the heels o... more