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Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA calls for deeper partnership with Governments
Miami, USA - Safety, infrastructure, security, smarter regulation and sustainability are priorities
The International Air Transport Industry (IATA) advocated for an even deeper partnership with governments based on global standards in the critical areas of safety, infrastructure, security, regulation,... more
PeopleAmoroso appointed Deputy CEO of Thales Alenia Space and CEO of Thales Alenia Space Italia
Rome, Italy - He succeeds Elisio Giacomo Prette
The Board of Directors of Thales Alenia Space Italia (Thales 66%, Finmeccanica 33%) today appointed Donato Amoroso as Chief Executive Officer of the company. Donato Amoroso succeeds Elisio Giacomo Prette,... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Etihad: code-share with AirFrance-KLM and Aer Lingus share sale to IAG
Miami, Usa - Its CEO Hogan unveiled the next strategies on the sidelines of the IATA AGM
The final elements of the agreement are still to define. It is sure that Etihad Airways and AirFrance-KLM have inspired a MOU that this year will see them to operate in code-share on more links, besides... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA signs MOU with Mexican Government to support future Mexico City Airport
Miami, Usa - Agreement includes ensuring efficiency of current airport
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Mexico’s Ministry of Communications and Transportation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in which IATA will provide technical and operational a... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: LatAM aviation growth delivers economic and social benefits
Miami, Usa - Potential for 385 million passengers by 2025
The International Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger growth in Latin America and the Caribbean (LatAm) could reach 385 million within ten years if the region’s governments address i... more
AirportsLondon City Airport: Western Pier reconfigured
Milan, Italy - Work has begun, with completion expected by Summer 2016
A £16 million development programme is set to transform Departures at London City Airport. Work has begun to reconfigure the airport’s Western Pier, which houses 70 per cent of its departure gates. Built in... more
Press releaseAlitalia: introduced its new brand, new aircraft livery and new products to Milan
Milan, Italy - After 46 years, the green band will disappear from the fuselage for the first time
"Alitalia introduced last Friday its new brand, new aircraft livery and new visual identity to its employees, media, and key corporate customers in the North of Italy. At events at Milan-Malpensa Airport,... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forescast. Bad weather in Italy: alert for thunderstorms
Rome, Italy - A yellow criticality predicted for today
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. In particular from the morning of today rains with stormy aspect are... more
IndustryVietnam Airlines first A-350XWB airplane takes to the sky
Toulouse, France - With its distinctive blue and gold lotus livery
The first A-350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines has completed its first flight in Toulouse last June 1st bearing the airline’s distinctive blue and gold lotus livery. The aircraft will now enter the final p... more
Press releaseLaunch of new Alitalia brand heralds a bright future for Italian aviation
Rome, Italy - Aircraft fuselages will now be painted in a calm ivory
"Italian flag carrier Alitalia has embarked on the next phase of its evolution as a rejuvenated global airline by introducing a new brand identity, including a fresh new livery, which aims to position... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing to showcase technology, innovation at "Paris Air Show"
Chicago, Usa - The event will take place from June 15-21 at Le Bourget
Boeing confirmed yesterday that a 787/9 Dreamliner airplane, to be delivered to Vietnam Airlines, will participate in the flying display at the "Paris Air Show", which runs June 15-21. The industry... more
Press releaseAlitalia introduces new guest experience on long-haul flights
Rome, Italy - The new Business Class, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class
"Coinciding with the launch of its new livery and brand design, Italy’s national airline, Alitalia announced a series of new inflight and ground product and service upgrades in its new Business, Premium E... more
ConferencesAircraft and events. Aviation leaders gather in Miami for IATA’s 71st AGM
Mianmi, Usa - US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx Will Address AGM
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that US Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx will deliver a keynote address at the 71st IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport... more
AirlinesLion Group takes delivery of 50th ATR-72/600 aircraft
Jakarta, Indonesia - Half of total 100 airplanes ordered by it now in its fleet
Indonesia's Lion Group, ATR's largest customer, celebrated today delivery of its 50th ATR-72/600 of the 100 aircraft ordered to date. On arrival in Jakarta, the aircraft was welcomed by Edward Sirait,... more
AirlinesFrontier Airlines orders 12 A-320 Family aircraft
Paris, France - 10 A-321ceo and 2 A-320ceo will be equipped with Sharklets
Frontier Airlines, headquartered in Denver, Colorado (US), has placed a firm order for 10 A-321 and two A-320 aircraft. All 12 airplanes are Current Engine Option (CEO) aircraft. This is the second time... more
IndustryNATO AGS aircraft (2): Finmeccanica plays a key role in the programme (Global Hawk Block 40)
Rome, Italy - Selex ES is involved in the system’s ground segment
As the first NATO AGS (Alliance Ground Surveillance) aircraft rolls out yesterday in a ceremony at Northrop Grumman Corporation’s aircraft integration centre in Palmdale, CA, Finmeccanica–Selex ES is... more
AirlinesEmirates touched down in Bali
Dubai, UAE - Airline marks second destination in Indonesia with launch of daily services
Emirates has commenced a daily non-stop service to the island of Bali in Indonesia. Flight EK 398 from Dubai arrived at "I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport" on June 3, 2015 at 21:40 Bali time. On... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman: NATO's AGS aircraft first unveiled (VIDEO)
Palmdale, USA - To expand ISR capability
Expanding NATO's joint intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capability, Northrop Grumman Corporation and its industry partners together with NATO leaders unveiled the first NATO Alliance... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: healthy April passenger demand
Miami, USA - Domestic demand grew by 7.2%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for April showing robust demand growth compared to April 2014. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose... more
IndustryAirplanes and security. Indra will install its radard in the airports of Karachi and Lahore, Pakistan
Rome, Italy - In the viewpoint of the technological renewal of both airports, upon decision by Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has awarded Indra the renewal of its radar systems serving the international airports of Jinnah in Karachi and of Allama Iqbal in Lahore. The company will... more
Fair and showsEtihad Airways and tourism Malaysia sign partnership agreement to boost tourism
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The agreement signed at the EA-Alitalia joint pavilion at "Expo Milano 2015"
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Tourism Malaysia yesterday signed a global partnership agreement to boost inbound tourism to Malaysia by leveraging the airline’s g... more
Finance and economyEtihad Airways welcomes ‘A’ rating by Fitch
Abu Dhabi, UAE - With a Stable Outlook
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has welcomed the announcement that it has been assigned the rating of ‘A’ with a Stable Outlook, by Fitch Ratings. Fitch Ratings, one... more
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