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AirlinesAircraft. Lufthansa Group: its airlines offer 321 destinations in 103 countries on four continents
Milan, Italy - The carriers’ offer will be added above all with popular tourist and leisure-orientated destinations
The airlines in the Lufthansa Group Airlines –Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Germanwings, Lufthansa and Swiss– will become even more attractive to holidaymakers and leisure travelers this upcoming sum... more
Latest newsTunisia: terrorist attack at the museum next to the Parliament
Tunis, Tunisia - The first information speak about eight dead and at least three Italian tourists taken hostage
Almost an hour ago, three armed men tried to storm in the Tunisian Parliament; they would be terrorists disguised as soldiers. In these minutes the men took refuge in the adjacent "Bardo" museum. The... more
AerospaceAvio’s Vega space rocket will launch a block of Skybox Imaging satellites
Rome, Italy - It will take off next year
The Vega space rocket will launch a block of high resolution imaging satellites for Skybox Imaging from the Guyana Space Center in 2016. The contract was signed by Arianespace. It is the European launcher... more
Helicopters"Lima 2015". Military helicopters: showed the MD-530G
Langkawi , Malesia - The event is held in Malaysia at Langkawi, on March 17 to 21
"There are many opportunities for our military helicopters in this country" said today the commercial chief of MD Helicopters, Craig Kitchen, during the presentation of the MD-530G and MD-540A at the "Lima... more
Civil aviationThe Singapore Airline carriers next to purchase the Korean low-cost Jeju Air
Singapore, Singapore - With this move, the SIngapore airline would strengthen its position in the South Asia
Talks between the carriers Singapore Airlines (SA) and Jeju Air for a possible acquisition of the latter are going on since the last months of 2014, but the terms of purchase for the shares of the Korean... more
Civil aviationJeff Johnson (Boeing) spoke about the renegotiation of the "Open Skies"
Washington, United States - "The United States are for the free market", warns the president of the Middle East section of the American company
The request to the US government to renegotiate the "Open Skies" agreement (the rules about the international air transport market and the free competition in this area) was made by the big American carriers... more
AirlinesAir India: the strategies of the government for the "Restart" of its flag carrier
New Delhi, India - Meanwhile, on the last week, no aspiring pilot came to the talks for working in the airline
Suspending the routes too costly in terms of money and fuel, preparing flight plans based on the requests of the season, offering discounts to those who travel for work: these are just some of the strategies... more
Fair and shows"LIMA 2015" (2). Finmeccanica-AW delivers two more corporate AW-139 helicopters to Malaysian clients
Langkawi, Malaysia - The industry signs contract with Basamas Indonesia for an aircraft for SAR operations
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced today it has recently delivered two new AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopters to Malaysian clients recently to perform corporate and VIP transportation. These l... more
IndustryHelicopters. Finmeccanica-AW opens regional supply centre in Aberdeen
Cascina Costa, Italy - Supporting growing off-shore and SAR helicopter fleets in Northern Europe
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced the official opening of its new Regional Supply Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland on March 13th. The opening ceremony was held in the presence of local dignitaries and... more
Civil aviationAircraft and protests. Lufthansa: pilots' VC union announces strike for tomorrow
Frankfurt, Germany - For short and medium haul operations
The pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) has announced strike action on 18 March 2015, affecting short and medium haul flights operated by Lufthansa. All Lufthansa long haul operations are scheduled... more
Civil aviationFAA forecast sees continued, steady growth in air travel
Washington, USA - Agency and Industry priorities in place to meet demand
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday released an annual aviation forecast that shows the nation’s aviation system will continue to grow over the next two decades with greater numbers of p... more
Fair and showsMB-339 airplanes. Italian AMI: the program 2015 of "Frecce Tricolori" published. On May 1st overfly at the "Expo 2015" in Milan
Rome, Italy - There are 25 dates from North to South of Italy and abroad; two overflies already took place, one today
The season 2015 by the PAN (Italian Acrobatic Team) began and it will see the ten MB-339 airplanes of the "Frecce Tricolori" committed in 25 dates from North to South of Italy and abroad to promote "Sistema... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and photo. PM of Malaysia witnesses official handover of first A-400M to RMAF
Langkawi, Malaysia - The aircraft on static display at the "LIMA 2015" before returning in Kuala Lumpur
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) today officially received its first of four A-400M military transport aircraft, ordered from Airbus Defense and Space. Chief of RMAF, General Dato' Sri Roslan Saad... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. Finmeccanica takes part in "LIMA 2015" (March-17-21, in Malaysia)
Langkawi, Malaysia - Through its companies AgustaWestland and Alenia Aermacchi
Finmeccanica takes part in "LIMA 2015", which is held from 17 to 21 March in Langkawi, Malaysia, a dedicated maritime and aerospace event for defence, civil and commercial application and one of the most... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week in March
Rome, Italy - The events are seven, the most important of them is "LIMA 2015"
Airplanes and helicopters 17-21 Mar "LIMA '15 - Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition", MIEC, Langkawi Int'l Airport, Langkawi, Malaysia Aircraft 19-21 Mar "AeroExpo 2015" Lic. "Adolfo... more
UAS-DronesArgentina will use the drone-aircraft for patrolling and defense operations
Buenos Aires , Argentina - The new contract is connected to the "Sara" project
For its defense and for patrol missions along the coast even Argentina will focus on UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). The announcement of the construction of drones for these tasks has been given by the... more
ConferencesAircraft and events. IATA: "Ops Conference" to address emerging safety and operational issue
Geneva, Switzerland - The sixth annual edition will take place in April (13-15) in Los Angeles
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will host the sixth annual "Ops Conference" ("Ops Conference 2015"), 13-15 April in Los Angeles, California. More than 300 high-level delegates from airlines,... more
PeopleNBAA welcomed Christopher Hart as NTSB Chair
Washington, USA - He is the 13th chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) congratulated Christopher Hart on his confirmation by the US Senate as the 13th chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). His impressive... more
Civil aviationAircraft and finance: Air Zimbabwe is looking for investors
Harare, Zimbabwe - The debts of the African State flag carrier amount to USD 298 million
Like the other carriers managed usually by the State, Air Zimbabwe (AZ) has suffered huge economic losses due to poor management, the high costs, and an old equipment. The debts amount to USD 298 million,... more
SecurityAircraft. EASA and Vision 2020: the Agency presents its vision for the future of the Aviation Regulatory System ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Cologne, Germany - Named "EASA Opinion". Next step: it will be sent to the European Commission
The European Aviation Safety Agency published today its proposals for the future of the aviation regulatory system. These proposals, presented as an ‘EASA Opinion’, are the outcome of consultation wit... more
AirportsThe carrier Air Vanuatu and the other airlines start again their operations after the "Pam" destruction (VIDEO)
Port Vila, Vanuatu - The cyclone devastated the "Paradise on Earth"
The passage of the tropical cyclone "Pam" caused extensive damage in the whole archipelago of Vanuatu, in the Pacific Ocean. Most of the population remained no shelter, not to mention the destruction of... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters selected for the partnership development of South Korea’s LCH and LAH
Seoul, South Korea - Two 5-ton class aircraft; the versions will enter service in 2020 and 2022, respectively
Airbus Helicopters will join with Korea Aerospace Industries in developing two 5-ton class rotorcraft that meet South Korea’s requirements for its next-generation Light Civil Helicopter (LCH) and Light A... more
Civil aviationAircraft and economics: the meeting between the leaders of Air France-KLM and the unions was cancelled
Paris, France - The social partners would have to discuss the new business plan
The 2014 was a disastrous year for the carrier Air France because the strikes and the financial issues. Then, to counter the huge economic losses, the airline decided to adopt a new industrial plan focused... more
Civil aviationA Russian fighter was spotted at 12 miles from the Turkish airspace
Ankara, Turkey - The Il-20 was intercepted by the F-16 sent from the Ankara government
Today, March 16, 2015 the Turkish military sources have confirmed that a Russian fighter approached the national airspace for around 12 miles. The IL-20 airplane was immediately intercepted by the Turkish... more
Science and technologyAirbus selects the 100 teams for Round Two of the "Fly Your ideas" global student challenge
Toulouse, France - The initiative is organised in partnership with UNESCO
After a thorough evaluation process by over 50 Airbus experts and innovators judging more than 500 ideas, the industry has selected the 100 teams that have made it into Round Two of the fourth edition... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecast. Bad weather in Italy: alert for thunderstoms on the South
Rome, Italy - An orange criticality on the Ionic and meridional Tyrrhenian of Calabria and on the eastern of Sicily
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued an additional bulletin for adverse weather condtions. It integrates and extends that one already diffused. The... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways' new global brand campaign; a TVC was shot onboard A-380 airplane
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The protagonist is Nicole Kidman
Etihad Airways launched its new global brand campaign with the worldwide premiere of a new television commercial (TVC) in Abu Dhabi, attended by Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman, representatives of the... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica-Telespazio attends "Satellite 2015"
Washington, Usa - It is the conference and exhibition dedicated to the world of communications and satellite services from today to March 19
Finmeccanica–Telespazio attends the "Satellite 2015 Conference and Exhibition" dedicated to the world of communications and satellite services takes place in Washington DC (USA), from 16 to 19 March. Telespazio, a... more
DefenseAircraft and defense: India is the world's largest importer of weapons
New Delhi, India - Among its major suppliers are the US and Russia
According to the research by a famous Swedish institute, the New Delhi government became the world's largest importer of weapons in the period of time 2010-2014: the military planes and helicopters (like... more
AirportsRising airports: a new financial plan for the structure of Entebbe (Uganda)
Kampala, Uganda - The project would cost USD 365 million
Uganda is about to inaugurate the building of various infrastructures: among these the Entebbe International Airport, the city is near the Lake "Victory". The cost of the modernization plan would amounts... more
AirportsKansai Airport (Japan): a "Deal" for USD 28 billion
Tokyo, Japan - Among the possible buyers mentioned, there is also the Italian Group "Atlantia"
After his re-election on December 2014, the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe started several initiatives to attract foreign investment and to cut the huge public debt. Among these there is the sale of... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: initiative improves airspace safety and effiiciency in Haiti
Miami, Usa - The new design will be fully implemented 2 April and came about in the aftermath of devastating earthquake in 2010
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airbus ProSky and Haiti’s Office National de L'Aviation Civile (OFNAC) announced completion of a joint project to modernize the airspace of Port-au-Prince a... more
CuriositiesAircraft and symbols. "Air Force One": the rest of a giant
Washington , USA - The new American president's plane will be a B-747/8
The "Air Force One" is retiring: the current presidential B-747/200 plane will be replaced by the new B-747/8. The choice was clear from the start because the choice was between the model produced by... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Selex ES (2): contract award to provide a baggage handling system and maintenance services for Rome-Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - A complete BHS for airport's boarding area E-F; contract renewal for all the maintenance services will continue to be operated by the industry
Further successes for the baggage handling business of Finmeccanica-Selex ES which proves to be among the national and international main suppliers of airport special systems. Selex ES will develop... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter received successful customer response at "Heli-Expo 2015"
Fort Worth, Usa - Between 238 orders and 53 LOI
Bell Helicopter announced it secured customer commitments to purchase nearly 300 new Bell helicopters at last week’s "Heli-Expo" show in Orlando, FL. The customer signing ceremonies followed some of t... more
Civil aviationAircraft and volcanoes: the "Turrialba" awakening forces the San José airport to close (VIDEO)
San José , Costa Rica - It's the most powerful eruption of the last two decades
Today, March 13, 2015 the "Juan Santamaría" International Airport of San José (the capital of the Central American State of Costa Rica) was closed for safety reasons, because the awakening of the volcano "... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers 2 upgraded AS-532 for the French Army Aviation
Marignane, France - Additional seven aircraft will be delivered in 2015
The French General Directorate for Armament (DGA) took delivery of 2 upgraded AS-532 Cougar helicopters for the French Army Aviation on Friday the 13th March. Airbus Helicopters was awarded with an... more
AccidentsFlorida helicopter crash: the army is still searching for remains of the two missing occupants
Florida, USA - The victims of the disaster are eleven
On today (13 March 2015) are still missing the bodies of two military victims from the disaster occurred a few miles from Valparaiso in Florida on the night of three days ago, during a military exercise... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: Group debt early refinancing completed. BoD approved the consolidated financial steaments as of 31 December 2014
Milan, Italy - Through a new 600 million euro financing
Autogrill SpA signed yesterday a new credit facility agreement worth a total of 600 million euros. The new financing is split into one amortized term loan facility and one revolving credit facility amounting... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Selex ES: delivered and operational a new baggage handling system for Geneva airport
Rome, Italy - The MBHS has now been installed and integrated into the airport’s existing system without disruption to the ongoing baggage handling processes
In a record time of two months, Finmeccanica-Selex ES has delivered and implemented a new baggage handling system for Geneva Airport based on its Multi-sorting Baggage Handling System (MBHS). The contract... more
UAS-DronesDrone-aircraft: Russia has two new UAVs (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - "Takhion" and "Chirok" their ID
The first one of the new UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) models was entrusted to the Russian army that will use it for aerial reconnaissance tasks. The "Takhion" has an operating range of 40 km, and is... more
HelicoptersMatteo Renzi today at the AgustaWestland's facility in Vergiate (Varese)
Rome, Italy - The CEO Daniele Romiti also present
The Italian Premier, Matteo Renzi, makes today March 13 a visit at the Finmeccanica's AgustaWestland (AW) plant in Vergiate (Varese). In the same circumstance the managing director and CEO of Finmeccanica,... more
UAS-DronesEASA presents new regulatory approach for Remotely Piloted Aircraft, RPAS ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Cologne, Germany - Called "Concept of Operations"
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) presented its new regulatory approach for safely operating remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). This marks a significant change in the way aviation safety... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: developing the potential of Indonesia's aviation sector
Jakarta, Indonesia - Three potential elements in the masterplan: safety, capacity and regulation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on Indonesia’s stakeholders to partner in the development of an aviation masterplan based on global standards to ensure that the country i... more
UAS-DronesDrone-aircraft: Ukraine receives UAVs aid from USA and United Kingdom
Kiev , Ukraine - America will also send 200 Humvee
Within a few weeks the US will send aid to Ukraine in the form of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). This was revealed by an (anonymous) source inside the Pentagon during an interview with "Reuters". In... more
Military aviationF-35: completed the first aircraft built at the "Faco" factory in Cameri (Novara)
Novara , Italy - The cost of each fighter would exceed EUR 120 million
Today, March 12, 2015 the first F-35 plane was rolled-out: it was built in the plants of Cameri, in the province of Novara. In the end Italy will build 90 models of the fifth generation fighter: of these,... more
Cargo"9th World Cargo Symposium" picks innovation awards winners
Shanghai, China - The event also contained some other key announcements
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) concluded the "9th World Cargo Symposium" (WCS) with the announcement of the winners of its inaugural "Air Cargo Innovation Awards". In a public vote... more
UAS-DronesDrone-aircraft: soon the United Arab Emirates will approve UAVs regulations
Abu Dhabi , UAE - To speed up the process, an incident from last January at the Dubai airport
As a result of what happened two months ago at the Dubai International Airport, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities are accelerating the legislative path of the rules for the use of UAVs (Unmmaned... more
Finance and economyHelicopters: UTX is considering whether to sell Sikorsky
New York , USA - The alternative is a spinoff, and the born of an independent company
The American helicopter division Sikorsky could be sold or turned into an independent reality and therefore listed: to affirm this a report on Wednesday (March 11) by the same UTX (United Technologies),... more
Fair and showsAirbus DS presents broad portfolio–from UAS through satellite systems and Services to Secure Land Communications at "Homsec"
Madrid, Spain - "Atlante", a mock-up of a C-295 aircraft and other...
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) shows its broad portfolio from Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and aircraft through Satellite Systems and Services to Secure Land Communications at "Homsec" at the 5th International... more