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Finance and economyFraport: results in 2017
Supported by traffic growth at all Group airports
The Fraport Group can look back on a highly successful 2017 fiscal year (ending December 31), in which revenue and earnings targets were fully reached. Supported by significant traffic growth at all... more
Finance and economySouth African Airways in full activity
Shareholders and BoD committed to turnaround strategy
The board and management of South African Airways are taking urgent steps to address issues raised by the Auditor-General’s office in its 2016-17 audit report, and remains optimistic about the airline’s fut... more
ReportRussia: cargo plane loses gold and silver during taking off
Uncontrollable "Search to the ingots" -2 VIDEO
An Antonov An-12 cargo plane of the Russian airline Nimbus just took off from the Yakutsk Siberian airport between March 14th and 15th became the protagonist of an episode that caused a confusion among... more
AerospaceTas: ESA's first EarthCare mission tool
Shipment from its UK facility
Thales Alenia Space (TAS) shipped today the broadband radiometer (BBR), a scientific instrument for the European Space Agency’s Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer (EarthCARE) satellite mission. D... more
Civil aviationICAO: new amendment enabling more integrated global ATM
Adopted during its 213th session of the Council
In an important step toward a more integrated and responsive global Air Traffic Management (ATM) system, the ICAO Council, during its ongoing 213th Session, has adopted a new amendment to Annex 15 to the... more
IndustryLeonardo: the most disappointing budget of the companies controlled by the State
It will take a long time to get back to normal
There are no words to comment on the latest budget published yesterday by Leonardo. Profumo certifies the further reduction of Leonardo's business perimeter. Just look at the table below to understand... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: the BoD approves 2017 results
2018 guidance reconfirmed - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, examined and unanimously approved the draft of Group consolidated and Leonardo SpA financial statements at... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Calendar upcoming strikes in Italy
Scheduled for next week
The Italian Transport Ministry has announced the calendar of the next strikes that will involve air transport.The list of protests scheduled for next week are:19/03/2018 Filt-Cgil/Fit-Cisl/Ugl-Ta/Unica... more
Finance and economyCALC signs agreement with China Development Bank
With an expected amount up to RMB10 billion
CALC announces that China Asset Leasing Company Limited (“China Asset Leasing”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Tianjin Branch of China Dev... more
CargoIATA on dangerous goods supply chain
Step forward in digitalization of it
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has taken a significant step forward in the digitalization of the dangerous goods supply chain following the adoption of the e-Dangerous Goods Declaration... more
ConferencesIATA innovates dangerous goods handling
Industry collaboration
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched an innovative new solution for the air cargo industry: Dangerous Goods AutoCheck that will enhance safety and improve efficiency in the transport... more
IndustryFirst flight for GlobalEye aircraft
Its launch customer is the UAE Armed Forces
GlobalEye took off on its maiden flight at 12:52 local time on 14 March 2018, from Saab’s airfield in Linköping, Sweden. The aircraft, a modified Bombardier Global 6000 jet platform, undertook a 1 hour 46... more
Fair and showsLeonardo: helicopter deal in Qatar
As prime contractor for the NH-90 program
The Ministry of Defence of Qatar has announced a contract today for the purchase of 28 NH-90 medium twin-engine multirole military helicopters. The deal was announced during the "DIMDEX Exhibition" in... more
ConferencesIATA: top agenda at "World Cargo Symposium" (March 13-15)
Digitization, trade facilitation, safety and people development
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted four priorities for the future success of the air cargo industry: accelerating the digitization of the supply chain, enforcing regulations... more
HelicoptersQatar signs contract for 28 NH-90 helicopters
At "Dimdex" event in Doha
Qatar has signed a contract for the purchase of 28 NH-90 military helicopters, during "DIMDEX", Qatar’s biennial defence exhibition (March 12-14, Doha in Qatar). The agreement, which includes 16 units i... more
IndustryBoeing: 10,000th B-737 aircraft
Fueled by strong market demand
It's a MAX 8 destined to Southwest Airlines more
SecurityPassengers board in the time of a click
Biometric experimentation at the Orlando, Florida airport
Passengers flying with British Airways from Orlando International Airport to London-Gatwick are enjoying a secure and seamless departure with new biometric boarding at the gate. A quick photo is all that... more
DefenseItalian Aiad: replacements in sight in the BoD?
Uncertainty on some councilors with the new political scenario
Aiad is an Italian association that groups together many companies operating in the defense, civil and space sectors. The Leonardo Group is represented by 9 board members out of 16. Someone wonders what... more
ReportAircraft crash in Katmandu: victims rise to 51
Worry for safety in Nepal
2 VIDEO attached more
DefenseLeonardo: 1100 certain early retirements, hirings only promised
Does the company perimeter still shrink?
The work to reduce staff, started by former Mauro Moretti, continues. According to a press release issued by Leonardo, 1100 employees will be retired in the next 4 years (also on a voluntary basis). This... more
AerospaceAgreement to produce large-scale mini satellites
Finalized by TAS, Telespazio and Spaceflight Industries
The companies will launch the high-frequency BlackSky constellation of revisitation more
Fair and showsOTO 76/62SR naval gun completes cyber security assessment
Leonardo puts cyber security at the heart of its systems
Leonardo has announced at the "2018 Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference" in Qatar that the Company’s OTO 76/62 Super Rapid (SR) naval gun has successfully ended an extensive vulnerability a... more
AirportsFraport: traffic in February 2018: continuing growth
Its international portfolio achieves positive development
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) served almost 4.4 million passengers in the February 2018 reporting month, an increase of 8.5 percent year-on-year. Passenger traffic in the cumulative January-to-February 2018... more
AccidentsNepal aircraft tragedy: disorientation in the cockpit
The conversation between pilot and ATC -AUDIO
Confusion between runway 20 and runway 02. Whose fault is that? more
Fair and showsLeonardo at the "Dimdex" event
Strong presence in the helicopter market (AW-139, AW-189)
The multirole NH-90 on display at the show more
Military aviationAustralia: contract for JSF project
The RAAF has ordered 72 aircraft
:The Joint Strike Fighter project has been a boon for Australian industry, and local companies have now secured more than $1 billion of contracts to supply parts and equipment for the industry. The Australian... more
Civil aviationItalian Enac, air traffic data 2017
Passengers in Italian airports increase - ATTACHMENT
174,628,241 those transited, with an increase of 6.2% compared to 2016 more
IndustryLeonardo agrees plan for early retirement with Italian unions
1,100 employees will be involved
Leonardo and Italy’s national trade unions have signed an agreement relating to early retirement, in line with Article 4 of Italian Employment Law (92/2012), also known as the "Fornero Law". The agreement w... more
AirportsThomas Cook announces Liverpool as a new departure airport
For summer 2019
Thomas Cook has launched eight destinations for package customers looking to travel from Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" next summer. This will be the first time in over ten years the company has offered... more
AirlinesWizz Air: operational growth in 17 weeks
21 aircraft allocations, 4 new destinations
700 additional weekly departures, 70 new routes launched more
Fair and shows"Dimdex". New Marlin 40 system presented
For the first time at event in Doha
For the first time ever, Leonardo is exhibiting its OTO Marlin 40, the newest member of its naval defence systems family. The turret will be a key product at the 2018 edition of Doha International Maritime... more
IndustryBoeing-Turkish: agreement for 30 B-787 airplanes
Order of the Dreamliner program above 1300 orders
Boeing and Turkish Airlines announced they have finalized a firm order for 25 B-787/9 Dreamliner aircraft with options for five more airplanes. The firm order will allow Turkey's flag carrier to further... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: passengers up 7.4% in January
Freight up 8.4%
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for January 2018 – the first indication of air traffic performance in Europe for this year. Average passenger traffic in... more
AerospaceFourth batch of O3b constellation in orbit
With four satellites, built by Tas
The four latest satellites in the O3b constellation built by Thales Alenia Space (TAS) for SES Networks were successfully launched from the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana (South America) by a Soyuz... more
IndustryTurkish Airlines selects A-350XWB aircraft
To acquire 25 units plus five options
Istanbul-based Turkish Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire 25 A-350/900 aircraft plus five options, underlining its strong confidence in the global market-dynamism and growth.The... more
AccidentsNew York: helicopter crashed into the East River
5 victims; the pilot safe -VIDEO
The pilot was saved, but not the 5 passengers of the AS-350B2 helicopter of Liberty Helicopters (registration N350LH) crashed yesterday at around 7pm local time in New York, USA. Responsible for the incident... more
Finance and economyItalian Enav: BoD approves results 2017 and business plan
The highlights - ATTACHMENTS
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Italian ENAV SpA, held today, under the chairmanship of Roberto Scaramella, approved the stand-alone Financial Statements of the Company and the Consolidated Financial Statements... more
Fair and shows"Dimdex 2018" (March 12-14)
The sixth edition takes place in Doha, Qatar
Held under the patronage and vision of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, and hosted and organised by Qatar Armed Forces, the "Doha International Maritime Defence... more
AccidentsReport. Tragedy in Nepal: Dash-8 airplane crashes
At least 50 victims out of 71 on board -2 VIDEO
Coming from Bangladesh, it was landing in Katmandu. The number of deaths is increasing more
HelicoptersContract for 35 UH-72A helicopters for the US Army
Valued at USD 273 million
Airbus Helicopters received a contract valued at approximately $273 million to deliver 35 additional UH-72A Lakotas for the United States Army. The $273 million contract includes the UH-72A production... more
AirportsIncreased traffic at Stavanger airport
Following a long period of decline
Avinor (Norway) experienced 2.7 per cent growth in traffic, with a total of 3.8 million passengers travelling via the company’s airports in February. Following a long period of traffic decline, traffic h... more
AerospaceAtr: project to optimise satellite navigation
A system receiver developed will be tested on an its aircraft
ATR, the world’s turboprop manufacturer, is taking part in the EDGE project (Equipment for Dual frequency Galileo, GPS and EGNOS). Over the next four years, this initiative will develop a dual-frequency m... more
Civil aviationIndra: contracts for centers and air control towers
In the last year at worldwide
Indra has been awarded contracts in the last twelve months to modernize 20 centers and 40 air traffic control towers. The new projects strengthen its position as one of the providers of automated air traffic... more
Civil aviationIATA: NewGen ISS Goes Live in Norway
Four pillars; it will be implemented in other Countries
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Norway became the first market to implement the New Generation of IATA Settlement Systems (NewGen ISS). NewGen ISS was adopted by the... more
Science and technologyAgreement to secure critical infrastructures
Signed between Leonardo and Nozomi Networks
Critical and industrial infrastructures and related control systems (Industrial Control Systems) are increasingly exposed to cyber attacks and therefore require greater levels of detection to develop more... more
AirportsBrazilian restaurant opens first US location at MIA
A 10,000-square-foot location
Viena, the restaurant chain in Brazil with nearly 80 locations throughout the country, debuted its first US location with a grand opening celebration at Miami International Airport (MIA). The nearly 10,000-square-foot... more
AerospaceZefiro 40 engine bench test
Second stage new launcher Vega C
Four weeks of preparation, 20 skilled technicians and operators involved, over 500 measurements recorded by the sensors during the 92-second ignition, enough to burn 36 tonnes of solid propellant and generating... more
Finance and economyEmbraer: 4Q and FY 2017 results
And 2018 outlook
Embraer released yesterday Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2017 results and 2018 Outlook.Highlights:The company delivered 23 commercial jets and 50 executive jet aircraft (32 light/18 large) in 4Q17, and... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: strong performance at airports
Results 2017 approved- ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Autogrill SpA has reviewed and approved the consolidated results at 31 December 2017, included consolidated Non Financial Information Declaration 2017.The highlights are: Revenue... more
DefenseMauro Moretti sent off a "high-speed train.."
Giuseppe Giordo ex-CEO of Alenia today in the BoD of the Saudi Sami
The Saudi Arabia Sovereign Fund PIF (Public Investment Fund) has chosen Giuseppe Giordo, ex-CEO of Alenia Aeronautica, as an adviser of Sami (Saudi Arabian Military Industry), a company established to... more