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DefenseAircraft. Trapani (Italy): exercise "Trident Juncture 2015" opening ceremony; the drill starts today
Trapani, Italy - At the Birgi's airport, in front of many international military and civilian VIPs
"Trident Juncture 2015 (#TJ15), NATO’s biggest and most ambitious exercise since 2002, is about to move into its ‘Live’ phase. Following the official opening ceremony held at the Italian Air Force Base,... more
Science and technologyIATA: NDC Innovation Fund to invest in ETA, the Executive Travel App
Geneva, Switzerland - Journey and Experience Centric App for the Self-Managed Business Traveler
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the first investment by the NDC Innovation Fund, a strategic investment fund supporting innovation in airline distribution using the New Distribution... more
IndustryFinmeccanica signed with Hitachi's new Amendment to the agreement of disposal shares Ansaldo Sts
Rome, Italy - The press release
Finmeccanica (also with reference to its press release issued on September 18th) informs that it has entered today with Hitachi Ltd into a new Amendment of the Sale and Purchase Agreement of its 40%... more
PeopleAirbus Group announces CEO succession for its Defence and Space division
Amsterdam, Holland - Dirk Hoke appointed successor as of 1 April 2016, joins 1 January as Deputy CEO
Airbus Group SE has appointed Dirk Hoke (46) to succeed Bernhard Gerwert (62) as CEO of Airbus Defence and Space (DS) as of 1 April 2016. Dirk Hoke, until recently CEO of the Large Drives business unit... more
Civil aviationIATA: travel agents see opportunities in NDC, seek to know more
Geneva, Switzerland - The Association announced the results of a joint study
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of a joint study with select members of the World Travel Agents Associations Alliance (WTAAA). Travel agents look forward to the... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. United Airlines: Brett J. Hart named acting CEO
Chicago, Usa - President and CEO Oscar Munoz to take medical leave
United Continental Holdings announced that its president and CEO, Oscar Munoz, is on medical leave following a heart attack he suffered on Oct. 15, 2015. At this time, it is too soon to know the course... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA's assessment of premium and economy travel in August
Montreal, Canada - Key points
IATA's assessment of premium and economy travel in August. Key points: - Passenger travel on international markets was up 5.4% in August year-on-year, reflecting strong growth on the Within Europe... more
CargoAirplanes. Lufthansa Cargo: Vietnam to become a permanent fixture of its network
Frankfurt, Germany - Freighter service to and from Ho Chi Minh City has been successfully started
Vietnam is to become a permanent fixture of the Lufthansa Cargo route network as part of the new winter schedule. Following a successful test phase over the summer months, the cargo airline will be... more
Civil aviationAircraft and events. IATA at "World Passenger Symposium" in Hamburg: remarks of Tony Tyler
Hamburg, Germany - Safety and security the fundamentals
Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General and CEO, spoke at the "World Passenger Symposium" in Hamburg today, where he called for cooperation and a working together approach among air travel stakeholders in o... more
AirlinesWizzair celebrates at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw handling its 100 millionth passenger
Warsaw, Poland - The jubilee passenger has flown on Tuesday, October 20th from London-Luton to Warsaw
Hungarian low-cost Wizzair has carried 100 million passengers since the beginning of the airline. The jubilee passenger was handled at Warsaw "Chopin Airport". It is the airline in Central and Eastern... more
AirportsAirplanes. "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw among ten best airports in Europe
Warsaw, Poland - The competition organised by the "Sleeping in Airports portal"
"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw ranked among the TOP10 best airports in Europe in the competition organised by the "Sleeping in Airports" portal. It is a second such award for the Warsaw Airport. The portal's... more
IndustryEmbraer celebrates 300th Phenom 300 aircraft delivery
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The commemorative airplane was accepted by an undisclosed US customer
Embraer Executives Jets celebrated the delivery of the 300th Phenom 300 business jet. The commemorative aircraft was accepted by an undisclosed US customer at Embraer’s facility in Melbourne, Florida, o... more
IndustryAircraft. The Chinese Civil Aviation Flight University performed first overhaul of CM IO-360ES engine
Mobile, Usa - Propulsion model used on 40 Cirrus SR-20s operated as trainers at the Luoyang base of the university
Continental Motors Group (CMG), an AVIC International Holding Corporation company, announced that the Civil Aviation Flight University of China (CAFUC) has performed the first overhaul of a Continental... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and courses. EASA Virtual Academy takes off
Cologne, Germany - The Agency announces the names of the first members of it
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) announces the names of the first members of the EASA Virtual Academy. After undergoing a thorough evaluation procedure, CAA International, the Joint Aviation... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. ExecuJet achieves new global code of best safety practice in Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland - By International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH)
ExecuJet Aviation Group has received accreditation by the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) for its fixed-based operation (FBO) in Zurich, becoming the first FBO in Switzerland... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Strikes by Italian ENAV on October 24 (Saturday)
Rome, Italy - Announced by UNICA and by LICTA
Enav, the Italian Flight Assistance Company, communicated that the Italian union UNICA has fixed a national strike for Saturday October 24 by ENAV staff, from 10am to 6pm. The same union has in addition... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. JAA Training Organisation accepted as EASA Virtual Academy member
Hoofddorp, Holland - For seven courses
The JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO) has become officially a member of the EASA Virtual Academy. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) initiated the EASA Virtual Academy to ensure that harmonized... more
ReportDead on Aer Lingus airplane, after have bitten a passenger: a woman arrested
Dublin, Ireland - The unknown reasons of the death; the body undergo to autopsy
Certainly it has not been a relaxed journey made yesterday by 168 passengers (plus six crewmembers) of a flight of the Irish airline Aer Lingus, took off from Lisbon to Dublin. A 24 year old young has... more
ConferencesLombardia Aerospace Cluster- Italian AIAD present conference fixed for next October 21
Varese, Italy - "The international completion in the aerospace sector"
Lombardia Aerospace Cluster presents, in collaboration with AIAD (Italian aerospace, systems and defence industries Association) the conference "The international completion in the aerospace field" that... more
HelicoptersGerman State Police of Baden-Württemberg receive the world’s first H-145 helicopter in law enforcement configuration
Donauwörth, Germany - The aircraft is the first of an order of six to be handed over to the launch customer
Today, the federal-state police of Baden-Württemberg took delivery of the very first H-145 in police configuration at Airbus Helicopters’ industrial site in Donauwörth. The aircraft is the first of an... more
HelicoptersFirst (of seven) upgraded AW-101 Merlin HC Mk3 helicopter delivered to Royal Navy
Cascina Costa, Italy - 25 aircraft to be modified under the MLSP
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced today that it had delivered the first of seven upgraded AW-101 Merlin HC Mk3 helicopters to the Royal Navy as part of Phase 1 of the Merlin Life Sustainment Programme... more
Press release"EXPO 2015": EC draws to find ways to bolster food and nutrition security
Brussels, Belgium - Ahead of the closing of the Universal Exhibition in Milan at the end of October
As a result of its Scientific Programme at "EXPO 2015", the EU is making available a set of expert recommendations on the role of science and research in improving food and nutrition security, which has... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Announcement made by the AEA’s Presidents during the Assembly 2015
Antwerp, Belgium - In this context they have decided to approve the budget 2016 of the Association so that AEA can continue to support the airlines interests
During its Assembly and Leadership Summit that took place today in Antwerp, the Presidents of the AEA member airlines discussed the current evolution in Europe’s aviation associations’ landscape. AEA has... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia and the World Food Programme take off together for a world with Zero Hunger
Milan, Italy - On all its long-haul flights a fundraising campaign for the WFP School Feeding program
To mark World Food Day today, Alitalia and the United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP) launched the new fundraising campaign "Give for Food" on Alitalia flights. The launch was hosted in the Alitalia-Etihad A... more
ReportA woman expelled from American Airlines airplane: video becomes viral -VIDEO
Phoenix, Usa - She threatens legal actions, after to have refused a reimbursement of USD 250
It was on web two days ago, and it has become viral the video that shows as a passenger of the American Airlines was banished in a bad way by a flight assistant, who made to disembark her before take-off. It... more
SecurityFAA announces aviation Safety Rating for the Republic of Nicaragua
Washington, USA - The Country complies with ICAO safety standards
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that the Republic of Nicaragua complies with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards a... more
HelicoptersFirst Finmeccanica -Selex ES anti-collision laser system operational on Italian Army NH-90 TTH helicopter
Rome, Italy - The system significantly enhances flight safety during low level flight
The first qualified LOAM (Laser Obstacle Avoidance and Monitoring) system, developed and manufactured by Finmeccanica - Selex ES, is now on board an Italian Army NH90 TTH. The helicopter has just been... more
IndustryIndra presents the unmanned version of its P-2006T MRI airplane for maritime reconnaissance
Rome, Italy - The aircraft has been tested by "Frontex"
Indra presented the unmanned version of its P-2006T MRI maritime reconnaissance and intelligence aircraft at the London conference series on maritime reconnaissance. The company adapted the aircraft... more
IndustryCorrection notice/errata issued by Embraer: the company’s backlog totaled USD 22.8 billion
São José dos Campos, Brazil - All other information mentioned is correct and remains valid
Embraer clarifies that, for an involuntary error, unlike stated in the news release issued yesterday ("Embraer delivers 21 commercial aircraft and 30 executive in the 3rd quarter 2015"), on September 30... more
SecurityAircraft and safety. UK Airprox Board publishes latest reports in September -Specials AVIONEWS
London, UK - 20 events in five different kind of risks
The UK Airprox Board (UKAB) has published its most recent assessments of airprox incidents involving civil and military aircraft. According to the Assessment Summary Sheet for UKAB Meeting on 16th Sep... more
AirlinesAirplanes. American Airlines Group report September traffic
Fort Worth, Usa - Total passenger load factor was 82.7 percent
American Airlines Group reported September 2015 and year-to-date traffic results. The Group's total revenue passenger miles (RPMs) were 18.1 billion, up 7.2 percent versus September 2014. Total capacity... more
IndustrySaab extends support agreement for SK-60 aircraft of the Swedish Armed Forces
Linkoping, Sweden - The contract (worth SEK 400 million) will be in place for three years starting on 1 July 2017
Defence and security company Saab has today extended its support and maintenance agreement with FMV for the SK-60 trainer aircraft of the Swedish Armed Forces. The contract will be in place for three years... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. SkyTeam launches a playlist: 15 songs for its 15th anniversary
Amsterdam, Holland - It has teamed up with music streaming service, Spotify
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has teamed up with music streaming service, Spotify, to launch an exclusive 15th anniversary SkyTeam playlist. Available to stream on any compatible device, the playlist... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers 21 commercial and 30 executive aircraft in 3Q15
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The firm order backlog totaled USD 22.1 billion
During the third quarter of 2015 (3Q15), Embraer delivered 21 jets to the commercial aviation market and 30 to the business aviation market, for a total of 51 aircraft. The number is 50% higher than in... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe: airports meet Bulc to discuss the EU aviation package
Brussels, Belgium - Focus on consumers, not airlines or airports; availability of water at airports
As the finishing touches are being put to the EU’s landmark Aviation Package, Augustin de Romanet, President of ACI EUROPE and President & CEO of Aéroports de Paris, met earlier today with Violeta Bulc, th... more
AirlinesFirst of Singapore Airlines' A-350/900 aircraft to serve Amsterdam
Singapore, Singapore - SIA to re-start non-stop Singapore-US flights with new A-350 variant
Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced that Amsterdam will be the inaugural destination for its new-generation A-350 fleet, with services expected to begin by April 2016. The carrier has 63 A-350/900 airplanes... more
IndustryATR passenger-cargo "Combi" airplane model receives EASA certification
Toulouse, France - The delivery of the first unit is scheduled before the end of the year to Airlines PNG of Papua New Guinea
The turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR has obtained European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for its passenger-cargo “Combi” version of the ATR-72/600. The new cabin configuration of the air... more
Military aviationAirplanes and photo. Wings for first Spanish Air Force A-400M arrive in Seville
Seville, Spain - By ship from the UK and then by Beluga airplane
The wings for the first A-400M new generation airlifter for the Spanish Air Force have arrived at the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in San Pablo, Seville. These first large elements of the aircraft, known... more
Civil aviationIATA to launch Aviation Leadership Development Program
Montreal, Canada - In partnership with Harvard Business Publishing
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the Aviation Leadership Development Program in partnership with Harvard Business Publishing (HBP). This is the first IATA educational... more
Aerospace"International Astronautic Congress", ongoing this week in Jerusalem -2 VIDEO-
Jerusalem, Israel - With participants of the space sector, companies, agencies and universities
More than 2000 attendees of the internatioanl space sector, about 100 companies represented specialized in the aerospace industry, together with agencies and universities participate at the 66th "International... more
Fair and showsEmbraer projects a market demand for over 1,500 new airplanes for Europe and the CIS
Berlin, Germany - In the 70 to 130 seat segment (valued at some USD 72 billion at list prices) over the next 20 years
Embraer released today, at the "European Regions Airline Association" (ERA) Annual General Assembly, held in Berlin, Germany, its Market Outlook for Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).... more
IndustryFlybe and ATR sign GMA for five aircraft
Toulouse, France - An exclusive 6 year Global Maintenance Agreement with the industry
Europe’s regional airline, operating domestic and regional routes for Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), signed an exclusive 6-year Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) with ATR for five -72/600 aircraft. Flybe’s fir... more
IndustryAirbus completes painting of Singapore Airlines’ first A-350XWB airplane
Toulouse, France - The aircraft is now set to move to the next stages
The first A-350/900 airplane for Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been revealed in the airline’s livery following completion of painting in Toulouse. The aircraft is now set to move to the next stages of p... more
Civil aviationFAA administrator Michael Huerta to speak at "NBAA2015" in November
Washington, Usa - He was confirmed in his role in January 2013
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced yesterday that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta will serve as a featured speaker at NBAA’s Business Aviation C... more
AirlinesEstonian Air takes delivery of two CRJ-700 airplanes
Berlin, Germany - The units delivered in a week
In a transaction arranged by Skyworld Aviation it announced the delivery of two CRJ-700 aircraft to Estonian Air. Serial number 10085 (ES-ACF) was delivered on 2nd October and serial number 10083 (ES-ACE)... more
AirportsSac-Soaco: Summer 2016 schedule from Catania and Comiso airports
Catania, Italy - Three new routes to Duesseldorf-Weeze, Milan-Malpensa and Pisa
Sac (Catania airport management company) and Soaco (Comiso) launched yesterday the Summer 2016 schedule by Ryanair from Catania and Comiso. A new route from Catania to Pisa and two new links from Comiso... more
Civil aviationFlybe joins ERA, the voice of European regional aviation
Berlin, Germany - Bringing the number of carriers in its membership to 54
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) welcomes Flybe into membership. Based in Exeter in the UK, it is the independent regional airline in Europe, and the fourth one to join ERA this year, bringing... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines aircraft: B-787 Dreamliner flights will be the first non-stop trans-Pacific service to Xi'an
Chicago, Usa - Three times per week from San Francisco between May 8 and Oct. 27, 2016
United Airlines, the carrier with the most US-China service, has made seats available for sale to its newest China destination, Xi'an. The non-stop service will be the first trans-Pacific flights to... more
HelicoptersThe birth of a new fair for civil helicopters: "Rotorcraft Asia"; beginning in 2017 in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - "A strategic global platform that enables key stakeholders and major players to tap into opportunities in the dynamic market of the area"
“The Asia Pacific region experiencing significant growth in the use of helicopters in civil aviation. It is an opportune time to launch a strategic global platform that enables key stakeholders and major p... more
Press releaseEC invests in funding for research and innovation over next two years
Brussels, Belgium - For €16 billion, under "Horizon 2020", the EU's scheme
The European Commission (EC) will invest almost €16 billion in research and innovation in the next two years under "Horizon 2020", the EU's research and innovation funding scheme, following a new Work P... more