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ReportNorth Korea: Kim behind murder of his half-brother
This is stated by Washington. New US sanctions. Again crisis?
The US-North Korea dialogue on denuclearization and missile testing is wobbling more
IndustryHawaiian Airlines purchases 10 B-787 aircraft
The carrier passes to the Dreamliner model
Boeing and Hawaiian Airlines announced yesterday that the carrier has selected the "market-leading" 787 Dreamliner as its flagship airplane for medium to long-haul flights. As part of the selection, the... more
CuriositiesAt Baltimore Airport one has to pay for yoga space
While other airports offer free facilities
Hindus are critical of Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) where passengers/others have to pay $25 to use the reportedly only yoga space available, which is inside a gym. Hindu statesman... more
AirportsStartup companies to test products at Washington airports
Two winners of "Airport Innovation Challenge"
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and 1776 announced Tuesday that two startup companies have been selected as winners of their joint Airport Innovation Challenge:FetchyFox: An app and service,... more
AirportsNew destination from Liverpool
To Paphos served by Ryanair
Ryanair has added Paphos in Cyprus to its growing list of destinations from Liverpool with flights to the Mediterranean island for the Winter 2018/19 season.Flights, twice weekly on Sundays and Wednesdays,... more
Civil aviationAir traffic management improvement
TAS and Inmarsat together to make it
Partnership with Esa for Iris programme more
ReportSigns of thawing between the two Koreas
Talks, and Pyongyang will freeze missile and nuclear tests
The detente of the nuclear crisis through direct dialogues North Korea-South Korea-Usa? more
IndustryFramework contract for meteorological radar by Australia
Leonardo will supply and install systems in the next four years
Leonardo, through its German subsidiary Selex ES GmbH, has been awarded a major contract by the Bureau of Meteorology to deliver state-of-the-art meteorological radars in Australia. In the long-awaited... more
AccidentsRussian military plane crashes in Syria
An Antonov An-26: 32 victims
An An-26 Russian military aircraft crashed last Monday while approaching the runway at the Russian air base in Khmeymim, Latakia province, Syria. A statement by the Russian Defence Ministry informs it,... more
IndustryPlanes and job. Airbus to meet European Works Council
Falsified news on the cuts diffused by the media
Senior management representatives of Airbus will meet with the European Works Council on 7 March 2018 to explain previously announced rate reductions on the A-380 and A-400M aircraft programmes and to... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. The strikes on Thursday
Six protests scheduled for March 8th
The Italian Ministry of Transports has released the list of strikes in air transport.The list of protests scheduled for next Thursday, March 8th are: 08/03/2018 Fit-Cisl/Ugl-TA Aviation Services company... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport: 2018 brings continued growth
2% in January and 4% in February
The first two months of 2018 have seen a continued increase in passenger throughput at Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" ("LJLA") with passenger numbers up 3% for the year to date compared to the same period... more
PeopleCALC appoints Chief Risk Officer
It is Hatty Cheung with immediate effect
CALC, a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider for global airlines, announced that it has appointed Hatty Cheung as the Group’s new Chief Risk Officer with immediate effect. She will be responsible fo... more
SecuritySaab’s system operational in Indonesia
For runway safety at Juanda International Airport
Saab’s A-SMGCS (Advanced-Surface Movement Guidance and Control System) has been deployed at Juanda International Airport, Indonesia’s third largest airport serving over 19 million passengers per year. Its... more
Military aviationItalian AMI's F-35 JSF aircraft are in service
Officially part of the national air defence device from March 1
5th generation weapon system in force at the 32nd Wing in Amendola more
HelicoptersFirst H-160 helicopters for the North American market
To an undisclosed customer
Airbus Helicopters has signed the first order for four ACH-160s with an undisclosed, North American customer. The launch customer, a major US business entity with extensive experience in corporate aviation,... more
HelicoptersHelionix fleet hits 100,000 flight-hour milestone
The avionics now on H-135, H-145 and H-175, and later on H-160
Airbus’ fleet of helicopters equipped with the Helionix avionics system have surpassed the symbolic milestone of 100.000 flight hours, just three years after customer operations started.Initially in s... more
HelicoptersBabcock to operate the first fleet of H-160 helicopters
It is the global launch customer for this model
Babcock is set to become the global launch customer for the H-160 helicopter after signing a five year frame agreement for the purchase of a fleet of H-160s. The fleet of helicopters is destined for EMS... more
HelicoptersEnstrom 280FX helicopters accepted by the GSS of Pakistan
The aircraft will arrive in the Country in March
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation completed recently a successful acceptance of 4 piston 280FX helicopters to Global Services and Solutions (GSS) of Pakistan. A team of inspectors from Global Services & Solutions... more
IndustryBelgian adhesion brings MRTT NATO fleet to eight planes
Besides Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway and Germany
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) has received a firm order for an A-330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport airplane from Europe’s organisation for the management of cooperative armament programmes –OCCAR– on be... more
Fair and showsLeonardo: new helicopter orders at "Heli-Expo"
For a total of seventeen aircraft
Leonardo announced yesterday further combined orders for helicopters at "Heli-Expo" in Las Vegas for a total of 17 aircraft valued at almost 140 million euro for several customers in various countries... more
AirportsNew airport opens in Muscat (Oman)
The inauguration is scheduled in March
The inauguration of the new Muscat international Airport, in Oman, is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20. It is an example of the modernization work desired by Sultan Qaboos bin Said, as declared by Ahmed... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: digital system to collect data
To better meet customers’ operational needs
Airbus Helicopters and Safran Electronic and Defense have signed a letter of intent for the distribution of helicopter data monitoring systems. The systems can be integrated on all Airbus helicopters not... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters partners with Blade
To boost Urban Air Mobility business
Airbus Helicopters and Fly Blade (“Blade”), a digitally-powered aviation company servicing 22 core routes in 7 US States, have signed a strategic partnership to develop new premium on-demand helicopter fli... more
Aerospacee-Geos and Ses to build new Ground Station in Italy
EDRS system
e-GEOS (a joint-venture bertween Telespazio 80% and Italian Space Agency 20%) and SES are working together to build Matera User Ground Station (MUGS) for the European Data Relay System (EDRS). The MUGS... more
Press releaseItalian Enac releases licensed and certified aircraft operator to Air Italy
The procedure has been completed
The fleet kept operational without interruption and without effects on the users more
Fair and showsBrief "Expo". Pegaso firms up H-175 helicopter follow-on order
The first aircraft delivered in Summer 2016; the second in Spring 2018
Two last ones will arrive in Mexico in 2019 more
Fair and showsBrief "Expo". H-135 helicopter receives FAA certification for Helionix avionics suite
The first US customer for this model was STAT Medevac
Brief "Expo". Airbus Helicopters’ light-twin aircraft H-135 has received the type certificate by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its new Helionix cockpit. Helionix is a family concept with s... more
Fair and showsBrief "Expo". Boston MedFlight orders three H-145 helicopters
To upgrade hospital consortium’s air medical transport fleet
Boston MedFlight, a non-profit organization that provides critical care air medical transport for Boston-area and other Eastern Massachusetts hospitals, has ordered three new H-145 helicopters as part... more
Fair and showsSikorsky: TAS as customer support center in Thailand
The announcement at "Heli-Expo"
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has authorized Thai Aviation Services (TAS) to operate as the first Sikorsky Customer Support Center in Thailand. The announcement came at the "2018 Helicopter Association... more
SecurityCanada Authority suspends Coa to Island Express Air
For security problems after the accident to its B-100 King Air
Transport Canada suspended yesterday the Air Operator Certificate to the Island Express Air company due to security problems. The measure implemented yesterday on February 28 requires to airline to cease... more
Fair and showsAirbus Helicopters: more orders from Japanese operators
Three new contracts signed during "Heli-Expo"
Airbus Helicopters has secured new contracts for three aircraft from Japanese operators, following those for one H-135 and an AS-365N3+. With this new stream of orders, the industry has received orders... more
Civil aviationIATA: Bulgarian EU Presidency reinforces European aviation competitiveness
It is necessary to strategically plan the capacity of global connectivity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a renewed policy focus on strengthening Europe’s aviation competitiveness under the upcoming Bulgarian Presidency of the EU. There is an u... more
IndustryIcelandair: first B-737 MAX airplane delivered
The carrier expands fleet and strengthens operations thanks to 8 and 9 versions
Boeing and Icelandair today announced the delivery of the airline's first 737 MAX airplane as the carrier seeks to grow and renew its fleet and enhance its trans-Atlantic operations.The MAX, a new and... more
IndustryE-190E2 airplane obtained certification by ANAC, FAA and EASA
For the first time together by three authorities
In a ceremony held yesterday at the Company's facilities in São José dos Campos, Embraer received Type Certificate for the E-190E2, the first member of the E-Jets E2 family of commercial aircraft, from t... more
Fair and showsNorth America regional helicopter training center
Built by Airbus Helicopters, Thales and Helisim
Airbus Helicopters, Thales and Helisim have announced they will join forces to construct a new, state-of-the-art helicopter pilot and maintenance crew training center in Texas. The Airbus Helicopters Training... more
Civil aviationSkyTeam: new lounges in Santiago and Istanbul
Announced first one in South America
Global airline alliance SkyTeam has announced two new branded lounges: one in Santiago, Chile and one at Istanbul’s new international airport. Both facilities are scheduled to open by the end of the y... more
AirlinesPlanes. Meridiana integrated in Air Italy
Air Italy is born with flight code IG -VIDEO
As anticipated during the press conference held in Milan on February 19th and following the effectiveness of the sale of the aviation business unit of Air Italy to Meridiana fly, today the company has... more
IndustryThe first Ultra Long Range A-350XWB airplane makes its debut
SIA prepares to resume world’s longest commercial flights
The first Ultra Long Range version of the A-350XWB airplane has rolled out of the Airbus final assembly line in Toulouse. The latest variant of the A-350XWB Family "will be able to fly further than any... more
HelicoptersOrders for 26 AW helicopters in China
AW-119Kx, AW-109 Trekker and AW-139 aircraft
Leonardo announced today that Sino-US Intercontinental Helicopter Investment (Sino-US) of China has signed contracts for additional 26 helicopters, including 7 AW-119Kx single engine, 15 AW-109 Trekker... more
Fair and showsMetro Aviation orders 25 EC-145e helicopters
Announced at "Heli-Expo 2018" in Las Vegas
Airbus Helicopters announced Tuesday that Metro Aviation had ordered an unprecedented 25 EC-145e helicopters that it will place into service providing air medical transport and other aerial services. It... more
Fair and showsBrief "Expo". HTM signs for four new H-125 helicopters
Expanding its current fleet to 25 units
Brief from "Heli-Expo". Airbus Helicopters and Helicopter Travel Munich (HTM) have signed an agreement at "Heli-Expo" for the purchase of four H-125s, completing a fleet of 25 Airbus units. Helicopter... more
PeopleAirbus will propose new Board members
Three names at the annual meeting of next April 11
New independent non-executive directors will replace long-serving members more
SecurityMiami Airport: first passport clearance facility with facial recognition
The ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday at MIA
Officials from the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) hosted yesterday a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate Miami International Airport’s newly renovated C... more
AirlinesPlanes. Delta Air Line under threat of fiscal revenge
Republican recrimination for joining #BoycottNRA
America divides: arms lobby against strong pressure from customers and consumers more
Fair and showsBrief "Expo". Heliflite China orders 10 helicopters
Seven H-125s and three H-130 aircraft
Brief from "Heli Expo". Airbus Helicopters has signed with Heliflite China for an order of seven H-125 and three H-130 aircraft. The company, based in Xian, China, has also been accredited as an officialindustry... more
HelicoptersLeonardo prime contractor of order for over 20 helicopters
Qatar next to the order for more than USD 3 billion
NH-90 NH-90 model more
UAS-DronesSW-4 Solo helicopter performs first flight with no pilot onboard
Performed from Taranto-Grottaglie Airport in Italy
Leonardo announced today that the SW-4 Solo optionally piloted helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight with no safety pilot onboard at Taranto-Grottaglie Airport (Southern Italy). The aircraft... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA-Bulgaria: to develop an airspace strategy
Based on five elements
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and BULATSA, the Bulgarian Air Navigation Service Provider, have agreed to develop and implement a Bulgarian National Airspace Strategy.Both will strengthen... more
Military aviationM-346 aircraft delivered to Italian AMI
It is the 18th airplane for the Armed Force
A delivery ceremony for the Italian Air Force’s eighteenth M-346 airplane took place today at Leonardo’s Aircraft Division site located at Venegono Superiore (Varese). The M-346 aircraft, designated T-34... more