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UAS-DronesFrance, the birth of the Council for the civil UAV aircraft
Paris, France - All players of the sector gathered under an unique flag, in an ambitious innovative project on the path of the future technologies
The first plenary meeting of the French Council for the civil drone aircraft (Conseil pour les drones civils) gathered yesterday, under the presidency by Patrick Grandil, general manager of the French... more
Press releaseAlitalia looks at the future and unveils its new brand, new aircraft livery and new products
Rome, Italy - The new developments were unveiled at a major launch event at Rome's Fiumicino Airport
Alitalia today introduced its new brand, new aircraft livery and new visual identity to its employees, to the worldwide media, and to key business and institutional stakeholders. The new developments... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: air freight momentum slows
Miami, USA - The AGM will take place next June 7-9 in Miami for the 71st edition
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing a 3.3% increase in cargo volumes (freight tonne kilometers or FTKs) in April 2015 compared to April... more
AirportsAircraft. Aci Europe: April airport traffic confirms EU vs non-EU performance gap
Brussels, Belgium - Passengers grew by an average +3.2% during the month
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for April. The report is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights: full service,... more
SecurityAirplanes. FAA implements new airport safety program
Washington, USA - A new national initiative known as the Runway Incursion Mitigation (RIM)
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has made significant progress in improving runway safety at US airports over the past 15 years by working with other members of the aviation community on education,... more
Science and technologyAircraft. NASA-VERIZON: air traffic monitoring by civil drones from repeaters for telephony
London, UK - The project, necessary and aspired, is the realization of a UTM (Unmanned Aerial Systems Traffic Management)
An interesting article published yesterday on the home-page of the British daily "The Guardian" disclosed the ongoing collaboration between the US wireless telecommunications company Verizon and the US... more
IndustrySuperJet International’s financing package awarded as the “Export Credit Deal of the Year”
Venice, Italy - From Air Finance Journal
During the 16th Annual Air Finance Journal Deals of the Year Awards Dinner, SuperJet International (SJI) –joint-venture between Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi and Sukhoi Holding– received the “Export Credi... more
AirportsAutogrill expands in Turkey with a contract at Antalya Airport
Milan, Italy - Under an agreement with ICTur, the Company expects to generate total revenues of around 110 million Euros over the 10-year agreement
Through its HMSHost International division, Autogrill has entered an agreement with ICTur to operate 8 points of sale at Antalya Airport in Turkey. The new business is expected to generate total revenues... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Murray Aircraft Manufacturing, LLC
Washington, Usa - For USD 75,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $ 75,000 civil penalty against Murray Aircraft Manufacturing, LLC of Ypsilanti, Mich., for allegedly operating an a... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against CTC Battery for alleged hazardous material violations involving lithium batteries
Los Angeles, Usa - For USD 63,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $63,000 civil penalty against CTC Battery Inc. of Hayward, Calif., for allegedly violating Hazardous Material Transportation R... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways commenced luxurious A-380 aircraft services to Sydney
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Virgin Australia will codeshare on the new services
Etihad Airways much-anticipated A-380 airplane arrived in Sydney, beginning an exciting new era of luxury travel on the Sydney-Abu Dhabi and Sydney-London routes. The A-380 features The Residence by... more
UAS-DronesFinmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi: European flight safety system for drone aircraft tested with success in Italy
Turin, Italy - Ten years after the first flight of the Sky-X
Ten years after the first flight of the Alenia Aermacchi Sky-X, the first European UAV over one tonne class, thanks to a series of tests performed in Italy and, an important step forward has been achieved... more
AirportsCatania airport closed today until 1:00pm ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Catania, Italy - To permit the set off operations of a war bomb
Sac SpA (Catania's airport management company) communicates that the airport is closed today from 8am to 1pm, to permit the set off operations of a war bomb discovered in Jungetto district. The decision... more
HelicoptersBel Air’s first AW-189 helicopter becomes global fleet "Leader" for the type
Cascina Costa, Italy - Over 600 hours flown in six months of operation
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced yesterday that the first AW-189 super medium twin engine helicopter operated by Bel Air of Denmark has become the global fleet "Leading" aircraft, exceeding 600 flight... more
AirlinesChina. Shenzhen Airlines orders 46 additional B-737 airplanes
Shenzhen, China - Worth USD 4.3 billion
Shenzhen Airlines, Chinese carrier based at the homonym airport, in the Guangdong Province, unveiled an order for further airplanes of the B-737 Family, 46 exactly, for an overall worth of USD 4.3 billion. The... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia resumes direct service between Italy and South Korea
Rome, Italy - After more than 20 years, the first flight will take off tomorrow, as the carrier unveils its new brand design and livery
Alitalia will resume direct services between Italy and South Korea after more than 20 years, thanks to the new flight from Rome to Seoul, capital of the fourth Asian economy. The first flight on this... more
HelicoptersAW-139 helicopter delivered to Ivory Coast; Golden Eagle Aviation orders one aircraft
Cascina Costa, Italy - Over 900 units have been sold to more than 220 customers in over 70 countries worldwide to date
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced today the delivery of an AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopter to the Government of Ivory Coast for passenger transport missions. The delivery marks the f... more
IndustryBoeing starts assembly of first B-737 MAX airplane
Washington, Usa - To date, the plane has 2,720 orders from 57 customers worldwide
Boeing employees in Renton, Wash. have started building the first 737 MAX aircraft on schedule. Last week, employees started to assemble the wings for the first 737 MAX flight test airplane. Wings are... more
SecurityA-400M aircraft accident. Airbus DS released Accident Information Transmission additional to AOT of 19 May
Seville, Spain - The investigation continues and further updates will be given if significant new information becomes available
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) has sent an Accident Information Transmission (AIT) yesterday evening (2 June) as an update to the Alert Operator Transmission (AOT) of last 19 May to all operators of the... more
IndustrySaab signs Remote Tower contract with the Irish Aviation Authority
Linkoping, Sweden - A centre to Dublin Airport and the corresponding installations at Cork and Shannon Airport
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) to deliver a Remote Tower Centre to Dublin Airport and the corresponding remote tower installations at Cork... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: a full-service contract for the German Armed Forces’ new H-145M military rotorcraft
Donauwörth, Germany - It to make its military debut with the German Air Force later this year
The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) have awarded Airbus Helicopters a full-service contract for the new H-145M rotorcraft–which is to make its military debut with the German Air Force later this year. This s... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane: poor weather conditions forced it to unplanned landing in Nagoya, Japan
Nanjing, China - After a successful start and 44 hours of flight
The Swiss solar plane Solar Impulse which took off Sunday, May 31st, 2015 at 2:39 am local time from Nanjing, China, to cross the Pacific for Hawaii was obliged to make an intermediate landing in Japan... more
AirlinesNew study shows Etihad Airways supports 23,400 US jobs
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Contribution to almost double to 46,200 jobs, USD 6.2 billion by 2020
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will contribute USD 2.9 billion to the US economy and support 23,400 American jobs this year, according to new research by the global consultancy... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines and Air China expand code-sharing to offer customers more flight choices between the two Countries
Chicago, Usa - Both airlines have enjoyed a successful cooperative relationship since 2003.
United Airlines and Air China, members of Star Alliance, yesterday announced plans to expand their code-sharing cooperation, covering an additional 22 routes in the China and US markets. With this expansion,... more
IndustryAirbus Group established venture capital fund and innovation center in Silicon Valley
Toulouse, France - Tim Dombrowski to head ventures and Paul Eremenko to lead Silicon Valley Business Innovation Center
Airbus Group is establishing a Corporate venture capital fund, dubbed Airbus Group Ventures, as well as a technology and business innovation center in Silicon Valley. The strategic location of both Airbus... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Allegiant Air, LLC
Seattle, Usa - For USD 266,375
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a USD 266,375 civil penalty against Allegiant Air, LLC of Las Vegas for allegedly violating drug and alcohol testing r... more
SecurityFAA proposes a civil penalty against Air Methods Corp.
Seattle, Usa - For USD 91,500
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $91,500 civil penalty against Air Methods Corp. of Englewood, Colo., for allegedly operating a Bell 407 helicopter w... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Etihad Airways: fourth consecutive year of net profit
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Up 52 per cent to US$ 73 million
Etihad Airways unveils its financial results. The highlights are: - Revenue soars to USD 7.6 billion on back of record passenger and cargo volumes. - Passenger demand and revenue growth continues... more
IndustryEmbraer Defense & Security delivers the first modernized AF-1B jet fighter airplane to the Brazilian Navy
Gavião Peixoto, Brazil - The ceremony held in the last days
Embraer Defense & Security held the delivery ceremony of the first modernized AF-1 (AF-1B) fighter jet to the Brazilian Navy at its industrial plant in Gavião Peixoto, in outstate São Paulo. The ceremony w... more
AirportsAirplanes. Fire at airport. Aeroporti di Roma asks to ENAC operating reduction of 60% at Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - Still too much uncertainty by the competent authorities on the defintive data of the analysis
Aeroporti di Roma (Rome-Fiumicino and Ciampino airports management company) asks to ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) a reduction of the airport operativeness of "Leonardo da Vinci" at 60%. The decision... more
ReportJapan, the volcano active: airplanes redirected, Kuchinoerabujima isle evacuated (VIDEO)
Tokyo, Japan - Alert level 5; the Shindake mountain and smoke column supervised
Alert status at level 5 (the maximum) for the sudden wake of the volcano on Shindake mountain of the Kuchinoerabujima Japanese isle, in the North-East of the Country and at about 1000 km on the South-West... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against FedEx Corp. for alleged hazardous material violations
Atlanta, USA - For USD 58, 600
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $58,600 civil penalty against FedEx Corp. of Memphis, Tenn., for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials Regulations. The F... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a happy Italian Republic Day to everybody
Rome, Italy - The Agency will open again next Wednesday, June 3rd, after a long week-end
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, readers, fans of social networks and reporters that it will be closed next June 2, in the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the proclamation of the Italian Republic. The... more
AerospaceBoeing awarded first commercial human spaceflight mission
Houston, Usa - NASA authorizes post certification mission under Commercial Crew contract
NASA issued a task order as part of Boeing’s $4.2 billion Commercial Crew Transportation Capability (CCtCap) contract recently to include the company’s first-ever service flight to the International Spa... more
SecurityAirplanes and health. FAA and industry will study pilot fitness
Washington, Usa - After the recent Malaysia Flight 370 and Germanwings Flight 9525 accidents
The FAA is working with the commercial aviation and medical communities to study the emotional and mental health of US commercial aircraft pilots. The joint FAA and industry group known as the Commercial... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: shareholders' meeting approved 2014 financial statement
Milan, Italy - Appointed new Board of Statutory Auditors and new legal audit firm for 2015-2023 period
Meeting today in an ordinary session under the chairmanship of Gilberto Benetton, the shareholders of Autogrill SpA examined and approved the financial statement for 2014 and voted to write all the profits... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines renews its aircraft fleet of the medium haul
Milan, Italy - The plan will be completed within the end of 2017
Austrian Airlines, a Star Alliance member, has officially begun the renewal of its own fleet for medium haul, with the replacement of Fokker, currently in service. The renewal plan will be completed within... more
Finance and economyAircraft and economy. Ansaldo: the activity blocked for a year? The felays by the Chinese antitrust
Milan, Italy - Concern about the future of STS and Breda by workers and managers
After about EUR 2 billion spent by the Japanese Hitachi for the purchase of the two Ansaldo (Breda and Sts, Ed), expectations were for a fast closing of the sale, to enable the Italian Group Finmeccanica... more
AerospaceArianespace launched two commercial satellites for the Americas on Ariane 5 (VIDEO)
Kourou, French Guiana - DIRECTV 15 and SKYM-1
On its fourth launch of the year, the second with Ariane 5, Arianespace successfully launched two direct TV broadcast satellites for high definition and 4K ultra high definition services: DIRECTV 15, for... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: PMM relocation from Node 1 to Node 3 on the ISS
Turin, Italy - The Italian Space Agency element derived from the Multipurpose Logistics Module fleet built by the industry for NASA
The Permanent Multipurpose Module (PMM), the Italian Space Agency element derived from the Multipurpose Logistics Module fleet built by Thales Alenia Space for NASA, has been successfully relocated on... more
Finance and economyAircraft and Finmeccanica: what will be the future divestitures Group?
Rome, Italy - Besides Selex ES, the possible "Candidates" are DRS and MBDA; the Italian industrial heritage at risk?
After the sale of the transport sector to the Japanese Hitachi, other companies controlled by Finmeccanica would risk of being sold for "Making cash and reduce the debt" (cit.) of the Italian industrial... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines and Croatia Airlines launch code-share operations
Singapore, Singapore - Both Star Alliance partners
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Croatia Airlines customers can now enjoy more choice and convenience when travelling between Singapore and Croatia as a result of a new code-share agreement between the Star... more
DefenseAircraft and helicopters. South Korea: the expenses in the defense by the Asian Country
Seoul, South Korea - Tankers, training helicopters, missiles
The analysis of the bids received by the South Korean Ministry of Defence for 4 refueling aircraft continued throughout the month of May: vying the American Boeing with its KC-46 "Pegasus", the European... more
Finance and economyAirbus Group shareholders approve all resolutions at 2015 AGM
Amsterdam, Holland - Including the appointment of a new independent director and conversion into a European Company
Shareholders of Airbus Group approved all 13 resolutions proposed at its 2015 Annual General Meeting, including the appointment of a new independent director and conversion into a European Company (Societas... more
Military aviationAircraft and araments. United Kingdom: Raytheon and MBDA in the running for the missiles of F-35B (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - The choice set for 2018 is between SDBII and "Spear Cap 3"
The choice for the missiles with the RAF (Royal Air Force) will equip its own F-35B aircraft, will not be taken until at least 2018: to make this known the British Ministry of Defense spokesman. The possible... more
HelicoptersMilitary helicopters. Taiwan: 4 new UH-60M "Black Hawk" delivered (VIDEO)
Taipei, Taiwan - The Taiwanese Army will receive in total 60 models for 2019, for an estimated value of USD 3,1 billions
The Army of Taiwan received the second batch of UH-60M "Blak Hawk" from the United States, after the first one delivered in December 2014: four combat helicopters arrived and assembled at the air base... more
Press releaseAirplanes, helicopters, ships and experts. EC makes progress on agenda on migration
Brussels, Belgium - The first proposals adopted of its comprehensive approach to improving the management
Two weeks after presenting the European agenda on migration, the Commission yesterday adopted the first proposals of its comprehensive approach to improving the management of migration. Following the... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC and temporary reduction of the operativeness capacity at Fiumicino: it will be about 80% from midnight
Rome, Italy - It was returned to 100% in the last days
"The Italian Civil Aviation Authority, ENAC, unveils that it has decided a temporary reduction of the operative capacity at the Rome-Fiumicino airport, following to the precautionary seizure measure of... more
AirlinesAircraft and economy. after Inteprid, contrary to the restructuring plan of Skymark also Airbus?
Tokyo, Japan - The opposition of the two companies could be fatal for the Japanese low-cost
Still troubles for the Japanese carrier Skymark Airlines: after searching legal protection from the creditors (taking advantage of the rules on the Corporate Reorganisation law) because losses of USD 590... more
AirportsAircraft and airport. Belgium: closed until 5:30pm the air space due to an electrical fault
Brussels , Belgium - Long delays and many cancelled flights
Today the Belgium and Luxembourg airspace will remain closed at least until 5:30pm due to a failure in the electrical system of "Belgocontrol". The company regulates the air traffic nationwide, and has... more