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AirportsLiverpool Airport unveils ambitious plans for future growth
Liverpool, UK - From 4.8 million passengers per year in 2016 to 7.8 million by 2030, and to 11 million by 2050
Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) is to set out its vision of future developments and continued expansion of its business through to 2030 and to 2050 as it launches its updated Airport Master Plan... more
CargoEthiopian Airlines will inaugurate the new Cargo Terminal
Rome, Italy - During the second "Forum Icao Global Air Cargo Development”
Ethiopian Airlines announced the inauguration of its state of the art cargo terminal during the second "Forum Icao Global Air Cargo Development" that the carrier will host from June 27-29, 2017 in Addis... more
DiscussionsFirst anniversary of Solar Impulse 2 airplane's historic three-day solar-powered flight across the Atlantic
Lausanne, Switzerland - The landing in Spain was welcomed by the "Eagle Patrol" of the Spanish Air Force
On this day in history, 23 June: Solar Impulse 2 successfully completed the world’s first solar-powered flight across the Atlantic on 23 June 2016, establishing a world first and setting four FAI world r... more
Finance and economyAircraft. Atlantia will leave 12,5% of Azzurra Aeroporti (major stakeholder of Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur) to Principality of Monaco
Rome, Italy - Currently it holds 75%; the remaining 25% is by EDF
Atlantia SpA, EDF Invest and the Principality of Monaco announce that the French government has given the go-ahead for the Principality to acquire an interest in the capital of Azzurra Aeroporti, the majority... more
IndustrySaab receives Self-Protection Systems order for H-225M Caracal helicopters
Linkoping, Sweden - Production of the IDAS will take place in 2017- 2018 with deliveries scheduled for 2020
Defence and security company Saab has received a contract from Airbus Helicopters for the IDAS integrated electronic warfare self-protection systems for H-225M Caracal multirole utility helicopters. Saab’s I... more
Fair and showsTibet Financial Leasing signs for 20 A-321neo aircraft at "Paris Air Show"
Paris, France - Lessor becomes latest customer to select the NEO
Tibet Financial Leasing (TFL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 20 A-321neos at the "Paris Airshow" to meet strong market demand for more modern and fuel-efficient aircraft. TFL was established... more
SecurityEASA publishes safety information on wake vortex -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Cologne, Germany - At high altitude and about the applicable precautionary measures
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) published today a Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) to remind pilots and air traffic controllers about the risks associated with wake turbulence encounters at high... more
IndustryContract to upgrade more than 350 UK air, land and sea platforms
Rome, Italy - Worth over EUR 290 millions
Leonardo has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) worth in excess of 290 million Euros. The contract will see Leonardo and HENSOLDT, working together as ‘Team Skytale’, upgrade the IFF... more
AirlinesA new route from Schönefeld to West Ukraine
Berlin, Germany - To Lviv with Wizz Air
Wizz Air, the low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, now connects Berlin-Schönefeld with Lviv in West Ukraine. Flights will depart every Wednesday and Sunday, where passengers can reach the... more
Fair and showsMAX aircraft momentum at "Record" "Paris Air Show"
Paris, France - The company launched MAX 10, the newest member of the family
Boeing strengthened its market position with important announcements and multi-billion dollar orders and commitments for commercial airplanes and commercial and defense services at the "2017 Paris Air... more
Industry89 ATR aircraft sold since the beginning of the year
Toulouse, France - The regional aircraft manufacturer reaches by mid-year its commercial goals for 2017
ATR has received commitments for the purchase of 89 aircraft and options for 20 additional ones since the beginning of the year. These commercial results have enabled the regional turboprop manufacturer... more
Science and technologyCooperation reinforced for "Coflight", new generation Flight Data Processing System designed for the "SES"
Rome, Italy - Dsna, Enav, Leonardo and Thales; a six year contract
The French and Italian major Air Navigation Service providers respectively DSNA (Direction de Services de la Navigation Aérienne) and ENAV (Italian air navigation service provider), alongside industrial... more
UAS-DronesCamcopter S-100 completes qualification flights on French Navy's BPC Dixmude -VIDEO
Vienna, Austria - The UAS conducted around 30 take-offs and landings, and a total of 15 flight hours during day and night
Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) once again convinced with its outstanding maritime capability when successfully completing qualification flights for the French Navy from 29 May to 3... more
AirportsBudapest Airport’s network gets Nordic and Swiss surge
Budapest, Hungary - From 15 March and from 3 May of next year
As part of the airline’s plans to base two further aircraft at the airport next summer, Wizz Air will add two routes from its Budapest base for S18, namely to Stavanger and Basel. Services to the Norwegian c... more
Fair and showsNew orders for Airbus aircraft at "Paris Air Show"
Paris, France - Zagros Airlines, Iran Airtour and AirAsia
"Paris-Le Bourget Air Show" (June 19-25): Zagros Airlines signed a Mou for 28 new Airbus aircraft, Iran Airtour signed a Mou for 45 A-320neos, and AirAsia will order 14 additional A-320ceos. - Zagros... more
ReportThe tension on the Baltic raises: F-16 of NATO gets close to the airplane of the Russian Minister of Defence
Moscow, Russia - According to Russian sources the aircraft would have been pushed away by a SU-27 that showed its weapons
The airplanes of the USA, NATO and those of Russia continue to fly at close range on the skies of the Baltic Sea. According to Russian sources yesterday a F-16 aircraft of NATO would have got very close... more
HelicoptersTokyo Police (MPD) is the Japan's first H-215 helicopter operator
Tokyo, Japan - The aircraft will debut at "2020 Summer Olympics" in the capital city
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has signed a contract for one H-215, making it the first operator in Japan to operate the rotorcraft when it is delivered in 2020. Currently operating a... more
UAS-DronesPortugal starts study on crashes with drone aircraft
Lisbon, Portugal - Too many collisions close to its airports
The GPIAAF (Portuguese rail and air crashes inquiries and prevention office) started a safety study due to the many recent crashes linked with the presence of drone aircraft in the path of the airplanes... more
Military aviationItalian fighter planes will take part in the defence of the airspace of Bulgaria
Rome, Italy - According to local sources the mission will last from July to October and will happen within NATO's program
Four Eurofighter Typhoon fighter airplanes of the Italian Air Force will collaborate with Bulgaria to control its airspace. The mission that will last from July 15 to October 15 was approved yesterday... more
Fair and showsAirbus airplanes: total of orders and commitments at "Paris-Le Bourget 2017"
Paris, France - It is equal to USD 40bn; focus turns to commercial airliner delivery and ramp-up
Providing strong evidence that the commercial aircraft market remains healthy, Airbus announced USD 39.7 billion worth of new business during the "2017 Paris Air Show". The company won commitments for... more
AirportsFraport begins ORAT project for Bahrain Airport’s new passenger terminal and other facilities
Frankfurt, Germany - Multi-year project requires 4,700 project man-days from Fraport experts
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide has launched a multi-year project providing Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) with comprehensive Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) consulting... more
Fair and showsCommitment signed with unidentified customer for 125 B-737 MAX 8 airplanes at "Le Bourget"
Paris, France - The agreement also includes purchase rights for an additional 50 units
Boeing has signed an agreement with an unidentified major airline customer for 125 B-737 MAX 8 airplanes, valued at more than $14 billion at list prices. The contract also includes purchase rights for... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters: flying displays at the "Le Bourget Air Show", first day - VIDEO
Paris, France - After the "Patrouille de France" aircraft by Airbus and Dassault Aviation were showed
At the International "Paris Air Show" that is taking place from June 19 to 25, the opening day there was the flying display of the French national acrobatic team "Patrouille de France", the Airbus A-380... more
IndustryLeonardo: new aircraft, uavs and orders while waiting developments for ATR and MBDA after the "resignation" of the French Minister of Defense
Paris, France - The project to transfer shares between Airbus and Leonardo in MBDA and ATR are intertwined with politics and market developments
The present French Minister of Defense Sylvie Goulard announced yesterday that she will not be part of the Government that the neo-President Emmanuel Macron will appoint on Wednesday. The decision of Goulard... more
Fair and showsVega SSMS: solution for multiple launching of small satellites announced at "Le Bourget 2017"
Paris, France - The ESA project supported by the Italian Space Agency and the Czech Republic
Avio, an industry in the aerospace industry, has presented the European Space Agency (ESA) project SSMS (Small Spacecraft Mission Service) at the "International Paris-Le Bourget Air Show". The project... more
Fair and showsWizz Air orders 10 additional A-321ceo aircraft at "Paris-Le Bourget Air Show 2017"
Paris, France - The airline chooses V2500 engines to power aircraft
Wizz Air today announces an order for an additional 10 A-321ceo aircraft, powered by IAE International Aero Engines AG’s V2500 engines. The additional aircraft will join its fleet in 2018 and 2019 and w... more
Fair and showsBoeing: orders announced in Paris for the B-737 MAX aircraft Family
Paris, France - After the wide success of the two first days, the positive moment for the model
After the wide success of the first two days, the positive moment continues of the B-737 MAX aircraft Family at "Paris Air Show 2017". Boeing announced different orders and commitments and among these... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Crisis of Alitalia, 15 expressions of interest to save the airline. There are also easyJet, Air France and British Airways
Rome, Italy - The extraordinary commissioners selected the proposals that will be admitted to the second phase of the special procedure
Besides those of Lufthansa and Ryanair among the expressions of interest that were received by the extraordinary commissioners of Alitalia there are also those ones of Air France, British Airways, Etihad... more
IndustryStrong market potential for ATR-42/600 airplane with enhanced STOL capabilities
Toulouse, France - The manufacturer is ready to offer this new version "S" to its current and potential customers
ATR is finalising the evaluation for the launch of a version of the -42/600 airplane with enhanced Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) capabilities. The regional turboprop aircraft manufacturer is ready... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport opens new Sky Line Station at Concourse C
Frankfurt, Germany - EUR 24 million invested for new station; construction completed on schedule after 19 months
At 5 am today (June 21), Frankfurt Airport’s Sky Line people mover made its first regular stop at the new Station C in Terminal 1. Thanks to the new station, the C Concourse in the eastern part of Terminal 1... more
Fair and showsWow air first A-321neo operator in Europe; ceremony during "Paris-Le Bourget 2017"
Paris, France - The airplane, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, is configured in a 218 seat layout
WOW air, the Icelandic low-fare carrier, has taken delivery of its first A-321neo at a ceremony during the "52nd Le Bourget Paris airshow". The aircraft was officially handed over to the airline’s Chief E... more
Fair and showsThe Italian Neos takes in leasing two 737 MAX aircraft announced at "Le Bourget"
Paris, France - Airline will be first in Italy to operate this model
Boeing and AerCap today announced that two 737 MAXs will be leased by AerCap to the Italian carrier Neos. Based at Milan-Malpensa Airport, Neos will become the country's first MAX operator when it takes... more
Fair and showsStellwagen orders C-295 transport aircraft in pioneering deal announced at "Paris-Le Bourget 2017"
Paris, France - Lessor signs for 12 aircraft with 12 options to open up new markets
Aviation financier and lessor Stellwagen, a 100% subsidiary of Acasta Enterprises Inc. (“Acasta”) a Canadian public company (AEF), has signed a firm order for 12 C-295 medium transport aircraft in the... more
IndustryHi-Fly orders two A-330/200 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The Portuguese airline places its first direct firm order with Airbus
Hi Fly, a Portuguese airline specialising in worldwide widebody aircraft wet leasing, has placed its first direct firm order with Airbus for two A-330/200 planes. The carrier is an all-Airbus operator... more
IndustryLogistic and support services for Nato's AGS program
Rome, Italy - Leonardo will develop, execute and maintain services for the ground-based elements of it
Leonardo, a member of the primary Northrop Grumman-led industrial team for the delivery of the NATO AGS Core System, has been chosen to develop and deliver the NATO AGS Logistics Information System (ALIS). The... more
Fair and showsNew purchase agreements for VIP-configured Bell helicopters in Europe
Paris, France - In the UK, in the Czech Republic and in Italy
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced signed purchase agreements for three VIP-configured aircraft in Europe for the sale of a Bell 429 to both Helix Av. in the United Kingdom and King’s C... more
HelicoptersJapan Coast Guard orders three additional H-225 helicopters
Tokyo, Japan - New purchase will bring total JCG aircraft fleet to nine units
Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract from the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) for the purchase of three additional H-225s. This new order will bring the JCG’s total aircraft fleet to nine units by F... more
Fair and showsAirlink takes delivery of first E-Jet and expands pool programme
Paris, France - DLR and Embraer agree on cooperation in aviation research
Embraer announced today, at the "52nd International Paris Air Show", that has signed a Flight Hour Pool Program contract with Airlink, southern Africa’s largest independent regional airline, to support t... more
UAS-DronesSurveillance services based on drone aircraft use for civilian missions -"Paris-Le Bourget 2017"
Paris, France - Environmental monitoring, firefighting, humanitarian surveillance, migration flows, emergency response and border control
Leonardo has partnered with the certified air operator Heli Protection Europe (HPE) to offer surveillance and reconnaissance services via the operation of remotely piloted airvehicles (RPAS) aircraft on... more
Fair and showsOrders for Airbus aircraft announced at "Paris-Le Bourget 2017"
Paris, France - CDB Aviation, Viva Air, Delta and Ethiopian Airlines
"Le Bourget" (June 19-25 in Paris): CDB Aviation signed a LoI for 45 airplanes of the A-320neo Family; Viva Air signed a MoU for 50 aircraft of the A-320 Family; Delta orders 10 additional A-321 and Ethiopian... more
Fair and showsAir Senegal SA to launch operations with two ATR-72/600 airplanes announced at "Le Bourget"
Paris, France - With an estimated value of approximately 50 million euros at catalogue price
Air Senegal SA, the new Senegalese national airline, has signed a contract for a firm order of two ATR-72/600 airplanes at the "Paris Air Show". With an estimated value of approximately 50 million euros... more
Fair and showsOther orders for B-737 MAX airplane announced at "Le Bourget"
Paris, France - Japan Investment Adviser, commitment for 10 MAX 8, United Airlines orders 100 MAX 10
Boeing and Tokyo-based Japan Investment Adviser Co., Ltd., (JIA) today announced at the "Paris Air Show" a commitment to purchase 10 B-737 MAX 8s. The commitment, valued at $1.12 billion at current list... more
Fair and showsE-190 aircraft firm order from JAL; Belavia acquires two E-Jets announced at "Le Bourget"
Paris, France - Fuji Dream Airlines orders up to six E-175s
Embraer announced today, at the "52nd International Paris Air Show", that it has signed an agreement with Japan Airlines for a firm order of an additional E-190 after the industry marks one year of E-190... more
Fair and showsBoeing raises forecast for new airplane demand announced at "Le Bourget" (8)
Paris, France - 20-year outlook projects 41,000+ new airplanes, (valued at $6.1 trillion); +3.6% over 2016 forecast
Boeing has raised its forecast for new airplane demand, projecting the need for 41,030 new aircraft over the next 20 years valued at $6.1 trillion dollars. The company's annual Current Market Outlook... more
Fair and showsContract for 17 helicopters in China announced at "Le Bourget" (9) by Leonardo and Sino-US Intercontinental
Paris, France - Comprising 2 AW-119Kx, 10 AW-109 Trekker and 5 AW-139 models, with deliveries starting this year
Leonardo and Sino-US Intercontinental Helicopter Investment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. announced today a further reinforcement of their strategic cooperation in the Chinese helicopter market. During an official... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget 2017" (6). Savis, Bradar (Embraer DS) and Thales to partner in air traffic control radar solutions
Paris, France - In civil and military worlwide markets
Savis and Bradar, affiliated companies to Embraer Defense & Security, and Thales announced yesterday at the "Paris Air Show" a cooperation agreement to jointly evaluate business opportunities in air traffic... more
Fair and showsOrders for B-737 MAX 10 aircraft at "Paris Air Show" (10)
Paris, France - The model continues to have success in the second day of the event
In the second day of the event (19-25), Boeing announced a considerable number of orders and commitments for the new airplane of the 737 Family. Among these, the most significant are: - Blue Air... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget Air Show 2017" (4). Lion Air Group announced commitment for 50 B-737 MAX 10
Paris, France - Alafco orders 20 units of the MAX 8 version
Boeing and the Lion Air Group yesterday announced a commitment for 50 B-737 MAX 10 airplanes at the "2017 Paris Air Show". The announcement valued at approximately $6.24 billion at list prices, will be... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget Air Show 2017" (3). AerCap announced order for 30 B-787/9 Dreamliner airplanes
Paris, France - Valued at USD 8.1 billion at list prices
Boeing and AerCap yesterday announced an order for 30 B-787/9 Dreamliners at the "2017 Paris Air Show" (June 19-25). The agreement, -valued at $8.1 billion at list prices-, makes AerCap one of the largest... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget Air Show 2017". Boeing launches larger capacity B-737 MAX 10 airplane
Paris, France - Wide market acceptance with more than 240 orders, commitments from 10+ customers
Boeing announced the launch of the 737 MAX 10 as the newest member of the 737 MAX family yesterday at the "2017 Paris Air Show". The airplane has gained wide market acceptance with more than 240 orders... more