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UAS-DronesAirplanes-helicopters. ECA: pilots call for urgent action following drone testing results -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Brussels, Belgium - The Association calls for awareness campaigns promoting a responsible use of them
The European Cockpit Association (ECA) calls for urgent action following the publication of the results of drone (UAV, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) collisions tests with aircraft and helicopter carried out... more
SecurityItalian Farnesina-Assaeroporti-Enac: the "travel safe" campaign for people going abroad launched
Rome, Italy - Two portals and an app to move in the world
The information campaign promoted by the Foreign Ministry’s Crisis Management Unit in conjunction with Assaeroporti, the association of Italian airport managers, and ENAC, the National Civil Aviation A... more
IndustryIAG orders three more A-330/200 airplane for LEVEL
Toulouse, France - The low-cost of the Group began operating last month
Following the recent and successful launch in Barcelona of International Airlines Group’s (IAG) low-cost long-haul airline brand, LEVEL, the Group has selected the A-330/200 as its aircraft of choice t... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft and safety: new rules in the future in Great Britain
London, United Kingdom - The decision comes after the results of a survey that was published on Saturday and the recent studies on the impact of UAV with aircraft
All Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) above two hundred and fifty grams in the United Kingdom shall in the future be registered and pilots attend courses about safety. It was announced by the British government... more
AerospaceCooperation between Thales Alenia Space and University of Turin
Turin, Italy - Creating stronger synergies between aerospace industry, academic world and Piedmont region
Thales Alenia Space, a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), today signed a cooperation agreement for technical-scientific and training with the University of Turin confirming both Turin... more
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia (2). Non-binding offers: Ryanair applied
Rome, Italy - The Irish carrier confirmed its interest in the Italian airline
The airline Ryanair announced that it is interested in Alitalia and in its sale process and that for this reason submitted a non-binding offer. The deadline for delivering the envelopes with the proposals... more
AirportsItaly. Bergamo’s soaring six months
Bergamo, Italy - Some 5.8 million passengers have passed through it in the first half of the year
Delivering double-digit growth rates last month, with a 14% increase in passenger traffic, Milan-Bergamo continues to hit new highs. Some 5.8 million passengers have passed through Italy’s third largest a... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and conferences. Nigeria and ICAO affirm commitment to sustainable development of country’s transport sector
Montreal, Canada - Aliu’s mission in the African country took place from 15 to 21 July 2017
At a recent bilateral meeting, the Acting President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, HE Yemi Osinbajo, and the President of the ICAO Council, Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, concurred on the need to heighten... more
ConferencesICAO SG emphasizes need for commitment and action at Ibero-American Climate Change Symposium
Montreal, Canada - This is a very important moment for our planet and for the air transport sector
Stressing that this is a very important moment for our planet and for the air transport sector, ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu emphasized last week to the participants of the week-long Ibero-American... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport: opportunity to help shape the future of aviation in the UK
Liverpool, UK - To help boost economic growth, connectivity and skills will be at the centre of the new strategy to prepare the industry for the next three decades
Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" ("LJLA") has welcomed the news that the Government are seeking views on the content of their new aviation strategy that has been published last Friday. Shaping aviation... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Alitalia: commissioners will submit contents of call for tender with details of the next steps
Rome, Italy - Deadline for non-binding proposals expired last Friday
"The deadline for the submission of non-binding proposals from eligible parties that had received the procedure letter on 26 June, has expired last Friday at 6 pm. On the basis of the proposals received,... more
AirlinesAirplanes and Brexit. No Ryanair flights to Great Britain since Summer 2019 if a solution will not be found within September 2018
Rome, Italy - The Chief Commercial Officer of the airline told it to a German newspaper
The Chief Commercial Officer of Ryanair David O'Brien told to a German newspaper that the airline will stop its flights to and from the United Kingdom if a solution to Brexit will not be found within September... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Adria Airways takes over Darwin
Lugano, Switzerland - Transfer of 99.1% of the shares
The Slovenian carrier Adria Airways has acquired 99.1% of the shares of the Swiss Darwin Airline, that operates with the name of Etihad Regional and belongs to the Etihad Airlines Group. The press reported... more
IndustryKC-390 airplane successfully concludes world demonstration tour
Gavião Peixoto, Brazil - Lasted 40 days, flew over 19 Countries and presented to nine Nations
The new multi-mission military transport and tanker aircraft, the KC-390, concluded last week a successful 40-day demonstration tour. During this tour it flew over 19 countries and was presented to nine... more
Fair and showsTwo Russian jumbo jet aircraft move "Red Bull Air Race" to Kazan
Budapest, Hungary - The extraordinary cargo was carried by Russian airline AirBridge Cargo
Last week on 18 July two B-747/400 airplanes, with a payload of 120 tonnes each, were needed to move the "Red Bull Air Race" aircraft and equipment from Budapest to Kazan in Russia. The extraordinary cargo... more
Civil aviationModernising airspace on the skies of Great Britain: it's the request of air traffic controllers
London, United Kingdom - The increasing number of aircraft makes necessary to update the system, also to reduce the impact on the environment
Eight hundred thousand airplanes are awaited today by air traffic controllers of the United Kingdom, a number which was never reached before but that does not impress insiders: 2017 is a record-year for... more
IndustryS7 Airlines takes delivery of its first A-320neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - First to operate this model in Russia
S7 Airlines, one of Russia’s carriers, member of Oneworld global airline alliance, has taken delivery of its’ first A-320neo which is on lease from BOC Aviation. The aircraft is the first Airbus to fea... more
Fair and showsRussian and UHIG sign contracts for delivery of 10 helicopters to China
Moscow, Russia - Three agreements during the "MAKS 2017"
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) and United Helicopters International Group (UHIG) entered into three contracts during the "International Aviation and Space Salon... more
AirlinesAirplanes Alitalia. The time-limit for the submission of the non-binding tenders expires today
Rome, Italy - The airline that were invited to the second phase of the ban can detail their interest in the carrier
The non-binding preliminary tenders for a possible sale -as a whole or in part- of Alitalia shall be submitted by today. The companies that were admitted to the second stage of the process that started... more
Civil aviationIATA urges Mexico to embrace global standards for slot management
Miami, Usa - To maximize the country’s infrastructure and ensure its flourishing sector remains competitive
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on Mexico to apply global standards for the management of airport slots to maximize the country’s air infrastructure and ensure its flourishing a... more
AirlinesAirplanes Alitalia, M5S accuses Laghi of conflict of interest
Rome, Italy - On Thursday morning the Italian Government said to the Commission for Productive Activities that there are no irregularities, but the M5S politicians want to see the documents
Serious allegations against the special commissioner of Alitalia Enrico Laghi and the Italian Government were raised yesterday by the deputy of the Movimento 5 Stelle (M5S) Davide Crippa and by other M5S... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and start-up: how to reuse demolished Airbuses
Graz, Austria - 100 tons of aluminium, titanium, copper and steel, destined to the metals market
A start-up in Graz that has an internet platform for the offer and sale of heaps of metal, purchased from Belgian Government in collaboration with a company in Bratislava two demolished Airbus airplanes.... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Air France presents an its new airline
Rome, Italy - Joon will begin to operate flights already from this Autumn and then in Summer
Air France presents its new airline, Joon, which will start operating medium-haul flights from Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" this autumn, followed by long-haul flights in summer 2018. It is especially aimed... more
AirlinesKorean Air foresees smooth Delta jv approval despite anti-competition concerns
Rome, Italy - Raised by smaller airlines in the US
Korean Air foresees a smooth process of receiving government approval for its joint-venture with Delta, despite some concerns about the potential for anti-competition raised by smaller airlines in the... more
Sport aviationAir sports set to shine at The World Games 2017 in Poland
Wroclaw, Poland - IOC President Thomas Bach officially opened yesterday the event
The World Games 2017 opened in style in the city of Wroclaw, Poland on Thursday night, 20 July 2017, with an opening ceremony of light, sound and music in front of 35,000 people. President of the International... more
DiscussionsIt happened today. July 20, 1969: the landing on the Moon
Rome, Italy - About six hours and a half after the lunar landing by Apollo 11
At 2:57 UTC on July 20, 1969, about six hours and a half after the lunar landing by Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong, followed shortly after by Buzz Aldrin, set foot on the lunar surface, first man of the history,... more
AirlineseasyJet Europe: first Austrian-registered aircraft flying from Luton to Vienna this morning
Vienna, Austria - Thomas Haagensen appointed Managing Director
easyJet can confirm that it has been awarded an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by Austro Control and an airline operating licence by Austria's Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. New ownership for Switzerland’s Darwin Airline
Lugano, Switzerland - Lugano will remain the company’s headquarters, with Geneva as its second base
Darwin Airline, the Swiss carrier that operates under the name Etihad Regional in various European countries, announced a change in ownership today. The existing shareholders, including its strategic partner... more
DefenseItalian-Turkish-French cooperation for the defence missile system development in Turkey
Ankara, Turkey - The Defence Minister Fikri Isik announced it yesterday
The Turkish Defence Minister Fikri Isik announced on Wednesday that Turkey will collaborate with Italy and France, in particular with the joint-venture Eurosam, to develop a national missile defence system.... more
Civil aviationIATA and A4A launch baggage tracking campaign
Geneva, Switzerland - Annually, more than 4 billion bags are carried by airlines globally
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airlines for America (A4A), have launched a year-long global campaign related to baggage tracking with the goal of reducing mishandled bags in addition... more
DefenseF-35 airplanes and debates. The president of the Defence Committee of the British Parliament wants clarifications
London, United Kingdom - In these days the aircraft was strongly criticized by the English press for its features and price
In the light of the strong criticism about the features and costs of F-35 airplanes that the English newspaper "The Times" reported and that were continued by the press, the president elect of the Defence... more
SecurityCyber-security: an exercise to test the ability of critical infrastructures to react to cyber-attacks
Singapore, Singapore - The simulation took place yesterday in the Asian Country and involved eleven public and private key sectors
The main public and private Critical Information Infrastructures (CII) of Singapore of eleven key sectors for the security of the Asian Country -among which those regarding air transport, maritime and... more
HelicoptersAW-189 helicopter to support Oil&Gas operations in Russia
Moscow, Russia - The aircraft will be equipped with FIPS for outstanding all weather operations
Leonardo announced yesterday that an AW-189 super medium helicopter will be operated by Aviashelf to perform transport operations from Sakhalin Island in Russia supporting the Oil&Gas industry. The aircraft... more
Fair and showsAircraft. "Maks 2017": 13th edition opened yesterday by Putin
Moscow, Russia - Contracts, supplies, cooperation agreements, business program, innovations and flights
The 13th International Aviation and Space Salon "MAKS 2017"(July 18-23) was opened yesterday by President of Russia Vladimir Putin. As part of the event he conducted a meeting on commercial aircraft industry... more
SecurityAirplanes and electronic devices: controls increased in Japanese airports
Tokyo, Japan - Electronic equipment larger than a smartphone will be randomly checked
More security checks will be carried out in seven airports of Japan for the flights to the USA. Electronic devices bigger than a smartphone -among which there are equipment as tablets, personal computers... more
IndustryTaiwan’s Mandarin Airlines buys six ATR-72/600 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Valued at some USD 160 million
ATR and Taiwan’s Mandarin Airlines, a regional subsidiary of Taiwan’s flag carrier China Airlines, today signed a contract for the purchase of six -72/600 airplanes, valued at some USD 160 million. With the... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. Leonardo at "MAKS Airshow 2017" in Russia
Moscow, Russia - The event takes place from 18 to 23 July in Zhukovsky, Russia
Leonardo is showcasing its products and capabilities at the International Aviation and Space Exhibition "MAKS 2017" held in Zhukovsky, Russia, from 18 to 23 July. The company has a longstanding presence... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport expects 750,000 passengers over the Summer holidays
Liverpool, UK - For the next six weeks, an increase of around 5% compared to the same time last year
This week-end sees the start of Liverpool "John Lennon Airport"’s ("LJLA") busiest time of the year once again, as the school holidays begin for many families from across the region. Thousands of passengers a... more
DefenseAircraft. CAE awarded defence contracts
Montreal, Canada - Valued at more than C$175 million
CAE announced yesterday that it has been awarded defence contracts on a range of platforms valued at more than C$175 million to provide simulation products, training services and in-service support for... more
AirportsFrontier Airlines to expand service from Miami Airport to nine more cities
Miami, Usa - Low-cost carrier will also renew seasonal service to five cities this fall
Denver-based ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines announced yesterday a major expansion of its flight schedule this fall from Miami International Airport that will include the addition of nine cities.... more
UAS-DronesICAO Council President urges cooperation towards harmonized airspace management for unmanned aircraft
Montreal, Canada - During the RPAS Symposium in Abuja
Opening the ICAO Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Symposium in Abuja yesterday, ICAO Council President Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu stressed the importance of a globally coherent regulatory framework for the... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. First flight for UAV demonstrator SAGITTA
Overberg, South Africa - Completion of the first trial phase with series of tests in South Africa
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully tested a new type of aircraft that will aid the development of future unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for series production. The unmanned jet-propelled demonstrator... more
IndustryGlobal 7000 aircraft program surpasses 500 flight test hours
Montreal, Canada - Development and certification schedule is on track for entry-into-service in the 2H2018
Bombardier Business Aircraft announced yesterday that its Global 7000 aircraft flight test program is progressing as planned and has surpassed the 500-hour milestone. With three flight test vehicles (FTVs)... more
SecurityAircraft. CAAS and EASA expand collaboration with new working arrangement on airworthiness certification
Cologne, Germany - Industry to benefit from reduced duplication of regulatory efforts
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a working arrangement that will reduce regulatory compliance cost and facilitate more business opportunities... more
IndustryAir Côte d’Ivoire receives its new A-320 airplane
Toulouse, France - The cabin of the aircraft delivered is configured in two classes
Air Côte d’Ivoire, the Ivory Coast’s flagship airline based in Abidjan, received its new A-320 at a ceremony that was held at the Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse on Monday 17 July. This ceremony was... more
HelicoptersLithium-Ion battery now available for R-66 helicopter
Torrance, Usa - Typical battery life is 8 years with minimal required maintenance every 2 years
Robinson Helicopter Company added in the last days the TB17 Lithium-ion battery to its R-66 options. TB17 by True Blue Power, a division of Mid-Continent Instrument, offers substantial weight savings,... more
AirlinesAirplanes and Brexit. easyJet, changes coming
Luton, United Kingdom - A new company will be started with headquarters in Austria. The CEO will leave at the end of the year to work for television
The British company easyJet said on Friday to have started with Austrian authorities the necessary procedures to obtain the Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) that is required to start a new air carrier... more
AerospacePresident of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella visits the Matera space hub
Matera, Italy - Welcomed by the leadership of ASI and Leonardo
The President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, yesterday visited the Matera space hub, one of the most important centres in southern Italy for research, development and technology transfer,... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia: analysis of the economical-financial results of 2016 -EXCLUSIVE
Rome, Italy - The observations of Gaetano Intrieri for AVIONEWS
We receive and publish it, leaving the same possibility for eventual replies: "Here we are again to analyze the latest document that was released by Alitalia about the economic and financial (very nebulous)... more
Sport aviationSixty-six athletes from three air sports to take part at the World Games in Poland
Wroclaw, Poland - The 2017 edition will be held from 20-30 July 2017 in Wroclaw
Sixty-six international air sports athletes will compete in three different air sports at the World Games in Poland. Parachuting Canopy Piloting, Glider Aerobatics and Paramotoring will all feature over... more