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IndustryEmbraer Executive Jets’ Legacy 450 airplane gains EASA certification
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Production of this model has already begun and the first delivery is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2015
Embraer Executive Jets’ Legacy 450 yesterday has received type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The aircraft has met or surpassed all design goals, exceeding targets such a... more
CuriositiesFlying with pets is possible... -VIDEO
Madrid, Spain - The Spanish Iberia Group has carried more than 29,000 this year
Since the beginning of 2015, the Iberia Group has transported more that 29,000 pets on its aircraft, a 13% increase from the total in January-August of last year. Pets can be carried both in the passenger... more
IndustryChina Aircraft Leasing Group delivers new A-320 aircraft to Sichuan Airlines
Tianjin, China - The first and second aircraft had been delivered in March and June 2015
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC” or the “Group”), the largest operating aircraft lessor in China today completed the delivery of a new A-320 aircraft to Sichuan Airlines at the fac... more
Fair and showsMIT Group’s HEMS999 provides China’s first highway accident helicopter rescue services with purchase of seven H-130s
Tianjin, China - With purchase of seven H-130 aircraft
HEMS999, an air ambulance operator under the MIT Group, signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters yesterday, for an order of seven H-130 light helicopters. Scheduled for delivery starting towards the... more
Military aviationGripen NG aircraft: contract for 36 units to Brazil enters the next steps -two VIDEOS
Stockholm, Sweden - The agreement of associated cooperation also provides transfer technology. Deliveries between 2019 and 2024
When Brazil and Saab signed Gripen NG's contract in October 2014, it was announced that the agreement would have entered into force once certain conditions were met. Today the Swedish industry has announced... more
HelicoptersSino-US signs contract for three more AW-119Kx helicopters
Tianjin, China - A total of 30 aircraft ordered by Sino-US since late 2013
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced that Sino-US Intercontinental signed a contract for three AW-119Kx single engine helicopters, further expanding the presence of AW helicopters in the Chinese civil... more
Fair and showsYunnan Provincial Police orders one AW-139 helicopter
Tianjin, China - Expected to enter service in 2016
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced that Yunnan Provincial Police Department has placed an order for one AW-139 intermediate helicopter. The aircraft will be used for law enforcement, border patrol,... more
IndustryAirplanes. Boeing sees greatest demand for pilots, technicians in Asia Pacific region
Shanghai, China - 464,000 new units required over 20 years
Boeing reports that over the next 20 years the Asia Pacific region will have the greatest demand for commercial aircraft pilots and maintenance technicians worldwide with approximately 40 percent of the... more
AirlinesEstonian Air passenger numbers grew 16.4% in August
Tallinn, Estonia - It carried 62 355 passengers last month
In August 2015, Estonian Air carried 62 355 passengers, out of which 58 628 on regular flights. The number of passengers increased 16.4%, out of which 16.1% on regular flights compared to the same period... more
Fair and showsSikorsky completes S-76D helicopter deliveries to the China Ministry of Transport for SaR operations
Tianjin, China - The industry announced it at the "CHina Helicopter Exposition"
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced at the "China Helicopter Exposition" (September 9-13 in Tianjin) that it has delivered six S-76D helicopters to the China Ministry of Transport (MOT) for Search and Rescue... more
AirlinesAircraft. Strong connections between Italy and Seychelles with Air Seychelles, Alitalia and Etihad
Milan, Italy - The press-conference during the "EXPO"
Air Seychelles now offers travellers convenient one-stop connections between three of Italy’s biggest cities and Seychelles as a result of strong collaboration with its code-share partners Alitalia and E... more
HelicoptersBell delivers first 407GXP helicopter in Brazil
Fort Worth, Usa - The aircraft is outfitted for corporate transport
Bell Helicopter announced yesterday the delivery of the first Bell 407GXP to Brazil. The aircraft is outfitted for corporate transport, which continues to be a popular market segment for the Bell 407GXP... more
AirlinesUnited reports August 2015 operational performance
Chicago, USA - Traffic increased 1.5%
United Airlines (UAL) yesterday reported August 2015 operational results. UAL's August 2015 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 1.5 percent and consolidated capacity (available... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in August 2015
Frankfurt, Germany - 6.3 million passengers used Frankfurt Airport, up 3.2% year-on-year
6.3 million passengers used Frankfurt Airport (FRA), up 3.2 percent year-on-year. On August 2, the Frankfurt international hub registered a new historic daily traffic record -with some 217,500 passengers... more
IndustryA-330 MRTT aircraft: Airbus Defence and Space pulls back a one billion dollar deal
Rome, Italy - Japanese government’s “Unclear behaviour” might be the cause
Airbus Defence and Space, European aerospace giant, gave up air-to-air refuelling tanker deal against the American rival Boeing for the sale of four aircraft (four A-330 MRTT -Multi-Role Tanker Transport-... more
Civil aviationAircraft. AEA comments on EP's latest view on crucial aviation topics -SPECIALS
Brussels, Belgium - The resolution contains concrete proposals to address infrastructure improvements in the air and on the ground
Today, the European Parliament adopted a Resolution on the “Implementation of the 2011 White paper on transport: taking stock and the way forward towards sustainable mobility”. The Association of European Air... more
HelicoptersBoeing delivered the seventh Ch-47F Chinook helicopter to Australian Army
Philadelphia, USA - On budget, ahead of schedule
Boeing delivered the seventh CH-47F Chinook to the Australian Army on budget August 10th (but communicated only today), three weeks ahead of schedule, supporting modernization of Australia’s cargo helicopter f... more
ReportB-777/236ER airplane by BA in flames on runway of Las Vegas -VIDEO
Las Vegas, USA - Only light injuries for 13 of 172 occupants, crew included
A British Airways' airplane, flight 2276, caught fire yesterday on the "McCarran International Airport" runway in Las Vegas, while it was preparing to take-off. The crash happened shortly after 4:00am... more
Fair and shows"China Heli-Expo 2015" (3): Chinese CMIFL sign agreement for 100 H-125/H-130 helicopters over five years
Tianjin, China - Initial order of 10 units to be delivered in 2016
CM International Financial Leasing Corp., Ltd. (CMIFL) is to acquire 100 Airbus Helicopters Ecureuil-series rotorcraft over five years, with the initial order of 10 units to be delivered in 2016. CMIFL... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and environment. FAA: successful CLEEN program begins new phase
Washington, USA - USD 100 million in contracts to eight companies
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday announced that it has awarded $100 million in contracts to eight companies to develop and demonstrate technologies that reduce fuel consumption, emissions,... more
IndustryRwandAir firms-up order for two A-330 Family aircraft
Toulouse, France - This agreement firms up a commitment announced earlier this year.
RwandAir, the national flag carrier of the Republic of Rwanda, has signed a firm contract with Airbus for an A-330/200 and a larger /300 aircraft, at a signature ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda. With this order... more
IndustryIndra will supply TKMS new satellite communications systems for submarines
Rome, Italy - The industry strengthens its relationship as technology provider for one of the world's leading manufacturers of ships
Indra will supply ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), one of the world's leading shipbuilders, new satellite communications systems for submarines. The company has already completed the design of systems... more
Fair and shows"China Helicopter Exposition" (2) takes place from today to Sunday
Tianjin, China - 350 exhibitors and 50.000 trade visitors
"China Helicopter Exposition", event for rotorhub professionals, takes place from today to Sunday in Tianjin. Highlights for 2015 - Buyers Club: aimed at government officials, the civil service,... more
IndustryAirbus starts production of the first A-330neo airplane
Toulouse, France - First metal cut for aircraft parts underway in Toulouse and Nantes
Airbus’ first A-330neo is coming to life one year after the programme was launched, with the first 'cutting of metal' underway at its production facilities in Toulouse and Nantes. Machining of the f... more
PeopleUnited Airlines names Oscar Munoz CEO
Chicago, Usa - And it names Henry L. Meyer III Non-executive Chairman of the Board
United Continental Holdings, Inc. yesterday announced that it has named Oscar Munoz as president and chief executive officer. Munoz will also continue to serve on United's board of directors. The board... more
IndustryAircraft. Norwegian Avinor selects Wam from Saab
Linkoping, Sweden - To deploy technology for air traffic surveillance coverage for airports
Defence and security company Saab has been selected by Avinor Air Navigation Services (Avinor ANS), Norway’s air navigation service provider, to deploy multilateration technology for air traffic surveillance c... more
Military aviationSofia closed air space to Russian aircraft towards Syria
Sofia, Bulgaria - It seems upon request by USA, that have made pressure also on Athens
According to the foreign press, the Sofia's government satisfied yesterday the request by USA to deny the permission asked from Russia during the week-end, to fly over its air space for the military aircraft... more
DiscussionsAircraft. Yesterday was Libya. Today is Syria: Paris at the forefront against the Isis and others will follow suit…
Paris, France - A major western offensive (including Russia) behind the opening of borders to immigrants?
Which agreement may be behind the sudden opening of borders to immigrants, occurred during the last hours even in those European countries openly opposed? We don’t believe that Italian young Prime Minister, M... more
Helicopters"China Heli-Expo 2015": Airbus Helicopters showcases rotorcraft at the event in Tianjin
Tianjin, China - The industry has confirmed its line-up of four aircraft: one H-130, two H-135s and one H-155
Airbus Helicopters has confirmed its line-up of four rotorcraft showcased at the "China Helicopter Exposition 2015" (September 9-13, 2015 in Tianjin): one light single-engine H-130 Ecureuil, two light... more
Civil aviationA-330/200 airplane with increased range receives EASA certification
Toulouse, France - The 242 tonne version flies up to 15 hours non-stop
The A-330/200 has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification for the new 242 tonne Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) version, following certification in April 2015 of the 242t A-330/300.... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Selex ES: contract to upgrade six Royal Bahrain Naval Force ships
Rome, Italy - Worth in excess of €50 million
Finmeccanica-Selex ES has signed a contract worth in excess of €50 million with the Royal Bahrain Naval Force to upgrade six naval vessels. The upgrades will be completed in less than five years’ tim... more
Civil aviationGermany, VC pilots' union: strike continues also tomorrow. Regular flights by subsidiaries. Lufthansa asks damage
Cologne, Germany - The action will interest also the short and medium haul links
The Cockpit pilots' association announced that the Lufthansa pilots will be on strike also on September 9, 2015. The protest will interest also the short and medium haul connections. The Germanwings... more
AirlinesIATA: Alaska Airlines achieves Fast Travel Platinum Status
Geneva, Switzerland - The program responds to passenger demand for more control through six options
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Alaska Airlines attained Platinum status for Fast Travel implementation, which recognizes carriers that offer four or more Fast Travel... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter: multiple EASA approvals received for aeronautical accessories products
Fort Worth, Usa - New product approvals further increases operator capability throughout the region
Bell Helicopter announced today its Aeronautical Accessories brand has received four new approvals from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The products can be applied to multiple Bell Helicopter... more
CuriositiesBritish Airways: crew celebrate the Queen becoming the longest serving British monarch
London, UK - 30 crew gathered at Terminal 5 to raise a flag in honour of Her Majesty reaching this historical milestone
British Airways pilots, cabin crew and ground staff -past and present- who have had the honour of flying the Queen came together at Heathrow Airport in London to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen becoming... more
AirlinesAirplanes. easyJet: 235,000 passengers transported last Friday busiest day in flying history today
Milan, Italy - In a busiest day in flying history
easyJet, Europe’s airline, has announced that last Friday 4 September, was the busiest day in its flying history with 1,544 flights carrying over 235,600 passengers taking-off across its entire network. A... more
HelicoptersHong Kong’s Government Flying Services acquires seven H-175 helicopters
Marignane, France - Configuration allows quick role-change between missions
Hong Kong-based Government Flying Services (GFS) has ordered seven Airbus Helicopters H-175s, becoming the world’s launching customer for this new-generation super-medium-sized rotorcraft in the public s... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: maiden flight for the first F-35 made in Italy
Novara, Italy - The Cameri site is the second production line for the wing components in addition to the main line managed directly by Lockheed Martin
The first F-35 assembled in Italy at Finmeccanica –Alenia Aermacchi’s production facilities, has made its maiden flight successfully at Cameri’s Italian Air Force Base (near Novara). The F-35 is a new... more
AirlinesAirplanes and strikes. Lufthansa (2) published special timetable for tomorrow: more than half of all planned long-haul flights to operate
Frankfurt, Germany - 84 of 1,500 planned Tuesday flights cancelled; 90 intercontinental passenger services and all cargo flights to operate thanks to volunteer pilots
Lufthansa has published a special timetable for its services tomorrow Tuesday 8 September. The action has been taken following a call by the Vereinigung Cockpit pilots’ union (VC) for its members at L... more
AirportsPrime Minister opens hydrogen filling station at Oslo Airport
Oslo, Norway - The first module to be established at this airport will later be expanded to serve the expected increase in traffic
The first piece of the new infrastructure for filling hydrogen fuel in Eastern Norway is now in place and it is located at Oslo Airport. Prime Minister Erna Solberg attended today's opening together with... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Lufthansa: pilots on strike tomorrow
Milan, Italy - It is the 14th protest in 18 months
Lufthansa takes note that the pilots' union (Vereinigung Cockpit) announced the 14th strike in 18 months. This protest despite the fact that during the week-end, the airline made substantial offers that... more
AirportsFlybe connects Liverpool Airport to the world as new flights to Amsterdam take-off
Liverpool, UK - The airline now operates up to three flights per day between Liverpool and Amsterdam
Flybe has today commenced its new service to Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport from Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) giving passengers the ability to connect onwards to the host of European and long haul... more
AirportsAirplanes. Aci Europe: passenger traffic growth at EU airports bounced back during July
Brussels, Belgium - By +6.7%, pointing to a strong peak summer season for air travel
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for July 2015. The report is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights: network,... more
AirlinesLOT and Frankfurt Airport celebrate 50th anniversary of flights between Warsaw and Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Germany - The first flight was operated by an Ilyushin 18 aircraft, now mainly B-737
Exactly 50 years ago, on September 7, 1965, LOT operated its maiden scheduled flight between Warsaw and Frankfurt. The German financial center quickly became one of the key cities in LOT’s route network. C... more
IndustrySaab extends PEP agreement with Loganair
Linkoping, Sweden - The contract covers five years and is worth SEK118 million
Defence and security company Saab has extended its replacement parts agreement, the Parts Exchange Programme (PEP), with Scottish airline Loganair. The contract covers five years (2015-2020) and is worth... more
AirportsItaly. Catania: "Camera reginale" exhibition presented during a joint press-conference
Catania, Italy - It is possible to visit it (from yesterday) in an area dedicated at the airport
The "Camera reginale" exhibition has been presented last Friday morning (at Palazzo Platamone) during a joint press conference SAC (Catania airport management company), the city's district and EXPO. The... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica celebrated the 55th anniversary of the "Frecce Tricolori" with aircraft (MB-339, M-345) and tiltrotor AW-609 (plane and helicopter)
Udine, Italy - The performance of Italy’s aerobatic team relies on the very best in Italian aeronautical technology
Finmeccanica highlighted its position at the forefront of Italian aeronautical technology during a celebration to honour the 55th anniversary of the Pattuglia Acrobatica Nazionale (PAN) aerobatic team,... more
ReportIt is sure: wreckage of La Reunion is Malaysian airplane missing in March 2014
Rome, Italy - The specialists who have examined the piece in France have not doubts
The tiles are gradually recreating also with difficulties, pieces that cast new light on the mistery of the B-777 airplane missing in March 2014 with 239 people on board, while it was flying on the route... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and results. IATA: robust passenger demand continues in July
Geneva, Switzerland - For both domestic and international traffic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for July showing robust demand growth compared to July 2014 for both domestic and international traffic. Total... more
HelicoptersBell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter: demo-tour from September to November in Brazil
Fort Worth, Usa - Ten cities to get the opportunity to see the new aircraft up-close and personal
Bell Helicopter announced today that the demonstration tour of the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X mock-up kicked off, September 3, in Balneário Camboriú, Brazil. This is the first of 10 stops throughout Brazil f... more