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IndustryCessna: Citation Latitude airplane now in the hands of customers with deliveries underway
Wichita, Usa - 39-airport US tour to demonstrate new midsize jet’s roomy cabin
Cessna Aircraft Company announced the first deliveries of its newest midsize jet, the Cessna Citation Latitude, and a national tour to demonstrate its stand-up, flat floor cabin. Charter company among... more
SecurityAirplanes and helicopters. UK Airprox Board publishes latest reports in July ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
London, UK - 18 events divided in five different risks
The UK Airprox Board’s primary objective is to enhance air safety in the UK, in particular in respect of lessons to be learned and applied from Airprox occurrences reported within UK airspace. An A... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2015": the second day saw the largest number of events. The flight demonstration ended with the showing of the Be-200 amphibian aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Presentations, briefings and negotiations
On Wednesday, August 26, the Twelfth International Aviation and Space Salon "MAKS 2015" (August 25-30 in Moscow) continued its work. This day saw the largest number of events on the Business Program, presentations,... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2015" (2): conclusion of agreements continue on purchase of airplanes
Moscow, Russia - The negotiations seem to be lively at the air show
Contracts and Supplies Conclusion of agreements on deliveries of Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft continued on the second day of "MAKS 2015" (August 25-30 in Moscow). State Transport Leasing Company (STLC)... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. FAA dedicates runway pavement testing facility
Washington, Usa - Airport pavement temperatures can reach 140 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit as far north as New York City
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday dedicated its new National Airport Pavement & Materials Research Center at the "William J. Hughes" Technical Center at Egg Harbor Township, N.J. The... more
AirportsCatania airport: the SAC mission, a success in China
Catania, Italy - The Chinese tourism represents an aspired target "That we would intercept", the President Bonura said
"There is a great interest by Chinese tourist towards Sicily, considered a destination of great attraction, option to the traditional Italian destinations". Salvatore Bonura, President of SAC (Catania... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter celebrates Bell 505 Lafayette assembly center grand opening
Lafayette, Usa - Where the company will assemble the new commercial aircraft, the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
Bell Helicopter announced yesterday the Bell Helicopter Lafayette Assembly Center is officially open for business in Lafayette, La., where the company will assemble the new commercial helicopter, the Bell... more
IndustryBoeing completes B-777X aircraft firm configuration (VIDEO)
Washington, Usa - Program on track for first delivery in 2020
Boeing announced yesterday the completion of the firm configuration milestone for the 777/9 airplane, the first member of the 777X family to be developed. The B-777X team reached this significant design... more
HelicoptersTiger HAD helicopter: first in-flight presentation in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - A week before being displayed at the "MSPO"
Airbus Helicopters has announced that the Tiger will give its first dynamic presentation in Poland, a week before being displayed (for the second time) at the 23rd edition of "MSPO" in Kielce. The combat... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2015" (3). State Transport Leasing Company signed a contract on delivery of 32 SSJ-100 aircraft (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Contracts and supplies
Contracts and Supplies The Russian President announced the signing of a few agreements on deliveries of Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft at "MAKS 2015". State Transport Leasing Company and Sukhoi Civil... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2015" (2). Superjet 100 on display. A plan to reduce production costs of the airplane announced (VIDEOs)
Mosca, Russia - The Russian industry will replace the foreign suppliers, and the payment in ruble will stabilise prices
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) not missed at the edition 2015 of "MAKS" (the traditional international aviation and space air show takes place in Zhukovsky, Moscow, from August 25 to 30), that at... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. "MAKS 2015" in Zhukovsky from August 25 to 30
Moscow, Russia - AVIONEWS is present with its reporters
International Aviation and Space Salon "MAKS" (August 25-30 in Moscow) is one of the most important events of the aviation and space in the world. The main objective of it is to demonstrate Russian high... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters’ H-175 reaches 1,000 flight hours with NHV Group
Den Helder, The Netherlands - Proving this super-medium sized aircraft's capabilities and reliability in highly demanding operations
NHV Group has logged the first 1,000 flight hours with the H-175, proving this super-medium-sized rotorcraft’s capabilities and reliability in highly demanding operations, especially the transportation o... more
UAS-DronesEASA: a short summary of its proposals for new rules on drone aircraft ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Cologne, Germany - The expiration date for comments is 25 September 2015
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) has made available a Summary of its Proposals for the Introduction of a Regulatory Framework for the Operation of Drones containing based on the original document... more
ReportPlanes. The air traffic reactivated in Dublin after a fire of this morning
Dublin, Ireland - Flames on hangar, stop to flights. After about 90 minutes it has been brought under control
The Dublin Airport Authority unveiled this morning the temporary suspension of all flight activities, due to a fire evolved around at 7am (local hour) in one of the hangar. Besides the aircraft facility,... more
IndustryBoeing and Korean Air celebrate the delivery of airline's first B-747/8 Intercontinental airplane
Washington, Usa - It becomes the world's first carrier to operate both types of the aircraft
Boeing and Korean Air marked the delivery of the airline's first B-747/8 Intercontinental aircraft. The new fuel-efficient jet is the first of 10 B-747/8 passenger airplanes the carrier has on order. With... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Hogan (Alitalia): full profitability from 2017. Damages due to the fire at Fiumicino airport: debate behind closed doors
Rimini, Italy - Satisfaction in the first year of the "Marriage"; five main points to be "The best in the world"
James Hogan, CEO of Etihad and also Vice-President of Alitalia, touched upon main points in his speech made yesterday at the conference "Scommettere ed investire in Italia (Bet and invest in Italy)" took... more
AirportsIndra deploys ABC systems at seven Spanish airports and for the first time at a port terminal (Algeciras)
Rome, Italy - The devices verify passenger identification, ensuring that all passport documentation belongs to the holder by evaluating facial attributes and fingerprints
Over the first six months of 2015 Indra successfully deployed ABC (Automatic Border Control) biometric systems at five Spanish airports and the Port of Algeciras. These systems make for faster processing... more
AerospaceRosetta experts to present the mission at "IAC" in Jerusalem
Paris, France - The Congress will take place in October (12-16)
The leaders of the famed Rosetta program will present their operational highlights during a special “highlight lecture” at the "International Astronautical Congress" ("IAC") in Jerusalem October 12-16th. The Int... more
AirlinesUnited reports July 2015 operational performance
Washington, Usa - Load factor increased 0.3 points
United Airlines (UAL) reported July 2015 operational results. UAL's July 2015 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 2.8 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat miles) increased... more
Finance and economyCALC announces 2015 interim results "(Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Hong Kong, China - Income surges 47.0%
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC” or the “Company”), the largest independent operating aircraft lessor in China, yesterday announced strong financial and operating results of the Com... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways expands code-share with Belavia
Abu Dhabi, UAE - To offer daily Abu Dhabi – Kiev service
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has expanded its code-share partnership with Belavia-Belarusian Airlines, to offer travellers a daily service between Abu Dhabi and Kiev,... more
IndustryBoeing delivers Nok Air's first direct-purchased Next-Generation B-737/800 airplane
Seattle, USA - First of seven aircraft on order for airline
Boeing and Nok Air celebrated the airline's first direct-purchased Next-Generation B-737/800 airplane. The delivery marks the first of seven Next-Generation B-737/800 airplanes the airline has on order... more
Civil aviationBoeing sees demand in China for 6,330 airplanes valued at nearly $1 trillion
Beijing, China - Chinese fleet will almost triple by 2034; low-cost carriers are key drivers of soaring airplane demand
Boeing, China's leading provider of commercial airplanes, today projected a demand in the country for 6,330 new airplanes over the next 20 years. The industry released its annual China Current Market Outlook... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. Full success for the "Neuron" flight test campaign at Decimomannu Italian Air Force base
Rome, Italy - 12 highly sensitive sorties to verify the characteristics of radar-cross section and infrared signature for the European experimental drone
The flight test campaign in Italy of the Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle "Neuron" has been successfully concluded with the achievement of all established goals, thus allowing an important step forward for... more
AirlinesEstonian Air carried 62,559 passengers in June
Tallinn, Estonia - In the first seven months it carried altogether 341,591 passengers
Estonian Air has increased its sales and market share although the aviation market as a whole is in decline and the competition is increasing. The airline carried 62 559 passengers in June, which is an... more
AirlinesFlybe starts daily route from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Liverpool, UK - As of next October; other links from "Lennon" will begin in September
Flybe, Europe’s regional airline has today announced that it will operate a new daily mid-morning service to Edinburgh from Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) commencing in late October. This will b... more
AirportsLondon City Airport launches new technology
Milan, Italy - For busy holiday season, but not only
London City Airport (LCY) has introduced new flight information displays (FIDs) and check-in kiosks for the holiday season. 26 brand new, state of the art, self-service check-in kiosks have been installed... more
Press releasePlanes and employment. EC proposes €1.4 million from EGF for former workers of Alitalia in Italy
Brussels, Belgium - Most of the redundancies occurred in the region of Lazio
The European Commission has proposed to provide Italy with €1.4 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help 184 former workers of Alitalia to find new jobs. Most of the redundancies o... more
HelicoptersThe Royal Thai Air Force receives four EC-725 helicopters
Bangkok, Thailandia - Delivery of first batch of four completed this month; with another two due next year
Airbus Helicopters has completed delivery of an initial four EC-725s to the Royal Thai Air Force, providing capable rotorcraft for this military service’s search and rescue and troop transport duties. The o... more
AirportsSAC (Catania Airport management company)'s mission in China: meeting predicted from August 22 to 29
Catania, Italy - Not only to promote the airport but the entire territory of the South-East of Sicily
SAC SpA (Catania airport management company) is present at the sessions of the "Meetings Italy-China" fixed in Beijing from August 22 to 29 in the context of the bilateral event organized by Casa Italiana... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and environment. The birth of the first airport entirely at power neutral (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The Indian "Cochin International" airport, Kerala State, completely ri-converted
The international press celebrated the birth, or better the transformation in the last days, when on August 18 the premier of the Indian State of Kerala, Oommen Chandy, officially inaugurated the solar... more
Press releaseEC: managing migration and financing a safer and more secure Europe; 23 multiannual national programmes approved
Brussels, Belgium - €2.4 billion to support Member States
The European Commission has this month approved 23 multiannual national programmes under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) and the Internal Security Fund (ISF). The total funding for the... more
SecurityAirplanes. FAA proposes civil penalty against Southwest Airlines
Washington, Usa - For USD 325,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $325,000 civil penalty against Southwest Airlines of Dallas, Texas, for allegedly operating a B-737 airplane that w... more
DiscussionsMistral helicopter carriers: Paris and Moscow sign termination of contract. The mysterious path of compensation (VIDEOs)
Paris, France - France will sell ships to other Countries. The reimbursement liable to seizure
An agreement began well, continued in a bad manner and closed in a worse way, that one signed in 2011 between Paris and Moscow, regarding four LHD helicopter carriers amphibian assault Mistral class, two... more
MiscellaneousSummer closure: AVIONEWS wishes happy holidays
Rome, Italy - The Agency will open again next August 24
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, readers and fans of social networks that it will be closed from next Monday, August 10 to Sunday August 23, for Summer holidays. The Agency will open again... more
UAS-DronesEASA launched a public consultation on new rules for drone aircraft in Europe ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Cologne, Germany - Deadline for comments end of September
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) launched a public consultation on the introduction of an European regulatory framework for drone aircraft and concrete proposals for the regulation of low risk drones... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. IATA: passenger demand remains strong
Geneva, Switzerland - International and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) for June showing a 5.7% increase in demand compared to June 2014. This... more
DiscussionsMissing Malaysian airplane: other pieces found in La Reunion. But are they or not of the MH370 flight? Prudence by specialists (VIDEOs)
La Reunion, France - Also the declarations by the Malaysian Premier and by Transport Minister are opposed
The international press underlines the confirmation that the aircraft parts found on a beach of the French isle of La Reunion belong to the Malaysian Airlines flight, disappeared on March 8, 2014 with... more
IndustryAirbus: IAG orders 31 widebody and single aisle aircraft
Toulouse, France - A-350XWB (eight), A-330 (three), A-320neo (20) for the group
International Airlines Group (IAG) has signed a firm order for 31 Airbus aircraft, which includes 11 wide-body aircraft (eight A-350/900s, three A-330/200s) and 20 A-320neos. The A-350s and A-330s are... more
UAS-DronesERA: "Drone aircraft a significant threat to European airspace"
London, UK - The Authorities and the industries face together and as soon as possible the matter
The increasing use of RPAS/drones (remotely piloted aircraft systems) is threatening the safety of European airspace and needs better regulation and control. Simon McNamara, director general of the... more
Civil aviationOslo Lufthavn AS: "Connecting Norway" to start September 1st
Oslo, Norway - In June 2014, the Norwegian Government decided to introduce "Simplified transfer" at Oslo Airport.
In June 2014, the Norwegian Government decided to introduce "Simplified transfer" at Oslo Airport. The pilot scheme will take effect on September 1st under the new name "Connecting Norway", but will initially... more
IndustryAirplanes. Airbus welcomes Transaero as a new operator
Toulouse, France - As part of a contract with a leasing company
Transaero Airlines, Russia’s second largest airline, took delivery of its first A-321 aircraft. The festive ceremony was held in Vnukovo international airport (Moscow) on the arrival of the A-321 w... more
SecurityAirplanes. FAA: wildlife strike reporting continues to increase ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Washington, USA - According to a new document by an expert
Wildlife strike reporting for both commercial and general aviation airports continues to increase, according to a new report by renowned wildlife expert Dr. Richard A. Dolbeer. At the request of the Federal... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and stress. British Airways develops an anti-panic program to face the flight with calm (VIDEO)
Milan, Italy - The plan is divided in three phases
Founder of the Mindfulness Institute Mark Coleman in his role as mindfulness consultant has been leading meditation retreats worldwide since 1997 and is a senior teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center... more
AirportsAirplanes and transport. Aci Europe: EU airport traffic growth more than double non EU rate during H1 ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Brussels, Belgium - From January to end June this year, passenger traffic at Europe’s airport grew by +4.5%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for June, Q2 and H1 2014. The report is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights:... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and strikes (2). Greek ATC action completely unjustified, says ERA
London, UK - GATCA is striking in a bid to drive reform of Greece’s air navigation system
Holidaymakers, businesses and airlines are, again, suffering at the hands of Europe’s ATC network thanks to today’s four-hour stoppage by the Greek Air Traffic Controllers Association (GATCA). GATCA is... more
Fair and showsIndia seeks world markets at "DSEI"
London, UK - The event will take place in London from 15-18 September
Indian defence and security capabilities will once again be on display at "Defence & Security Equipment International" ("DSEI"), which is being staged at ExCeL, London from 15-18 September. To date a total... more
IndustryCALC delivered third ECA financed A-320 airplane to Air India
Hong Kong, China - The first two deliveries were completed respectively on 3 February and 9 July 2015
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited, the largest independent operating aircraft lessor in China, announced the third delivery of a new A-320 aircraft to Air India Ltd. The aircraft was delivered... more
Civil aviationAircraft and strikes. Greek Air Traffic Controllers: a 4hr work stoppage today
Athens, Greece - Other two protests as of August 14, on the eve of the busiest travel week-end of the month in Greece
Greece’s air traffic controllers announced a work stoppage on August 5 between 2pm and 6pm. The Greek Air Traffic Controllers Association (EEEKE) is calling on the government to take the necessary l... more