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ConferencesICAO: Aliu praised official launch of the SAATM
Aviation supports seven million jobs in Africa
Addressing African leaders at the 30th African Union (AU) Summit this past week-end in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ICAO Council President Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu praised the official launch of the Single African... more
IndustryFirst A-321LR airplane completes maiden flight
On-going test-flight program for long-range aircraft
Airbus’ first A-321LR (Long Range) airplane, MSN7877, has accomplished its maiden flight following a mission lasting 2 hours and 36 minutes. The aircraft powered by CFM Leap-1A engines is now set to u... more
AirlinesS7 Airlines achieves its goal of serving Iceland
Moscow-Keflavik from next June
S7 Airlines, oneworld alliance member, has announced its intention to commence seasonal services to Keflavik Airport ‒becoming the Icelandic gateway’s only regular route to Russia. Beginning on 9 June, the... more
CargoAirplanes and results. Iata: freight demand up 9% in 2017
Strongest growth since 2010
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released full-year 2017 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) grew by 9.0%. This was more... more
IndustryProfumo: returning Leonardo to sustainable growth
A comment on the 2018-2022 business plan
"After a challenging 2017 in which we re-set expectations, we intend to deliver an Industrial Plan to return Leonardo to long-term sustainable growth" declared the CEO of Leonardo Alessandro Profumo commenting... more
IndustryATR to install a new FFS in Toulouse
The simulator will expand training capacity for -72/600 pilots
ATR, the turboprop aircraft manufacturer, will add a brand new Full Flight Simulator (FFS) to its Toulouse Training Center. Manufactured by CAE, this new simulator will allow crew members to receive training... more
Finance and economyLeonardo presents 2018-2022 Industrial Plan
Long term sustainable growth
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened today under the Chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, approved the 2018-2022 Industrial Plan focused on long term sustainable growth of the Group. The Board of Directors... more
AirlinesANA Group: fiscal year 2018 flight schedule
The airline responding to the increasing demand in inbound tourism
It focuses on targeted growth and on the further development of the service more
Finance and economyCALC’s ABS listed on Shanghai SE
Debuts China’s first foreign Currency Asset-Backed Security
And first aircraft leasing ABS in the open market more
DefenseCroatia evaluates the purchase of Israeli F-16 aircraft
The two prime ministers, according to local media, talked about it in Davos last week
Twelve Israeli F-16 airplanes could be bought by Croatia: according to local press the Prime Ministers of the two Countries Benjamin Netanyahu (Israel) and Andrej Plenković (Croatia) would have discussed... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group: in 2017 more passengers, more destinations and services
In Italy +12%, with more than 9,000,000 transported people
Investments in its new lounge in Malpensa, inaugurated today more
CuriositiesQantas airplane flies from Australia to the US with biofuels
Derived from the seeds of a plant. The carrier will start its industrial production
Qantas focuses on the environment and makes the first intercontinental flight over the Pacific Ocean with an aircraft powered by biofuel: a B-787/9 of the airline took off yesterday from Los Angeles (USA)... more
Military aviationDangerous flights over the Black Sea: a Russian aircraft at less than two meters from a US EP-3
The Su-27 also forced the American aircraft to fly through its wake
It happened yesterday, Monday January 29th, and it was Us Naval Forces Europe-Africa, the US Command that coordinates military operations in Europe and Africa to report the news: a Russian Su-27 fighter... more
CuriositiesNew Lufthansa Lounge in Malpensa, inaugurated today
From tomorrow it is opened to the passengers
Aperitivo, fresh pasta, espresso from the barista: theses typical Milanese culinary delights can now be enjoyed by passengers in the new Lufthansa lounge at Malpensa Airport. Starting tomorrow, guests... more
Civil aviationA single air transport market for Africa
23 African Countries adhered, aiming to favor investments, jobs and tourism
The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) was officially born on Sunday, January 28th, on the occasion of the 30th African Union Summit which is currently taking place in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia);... more
Finance and economyPrimoco UAV considers listing on the Prague SE
The industry will provide investors its shares through a IPO
Czech company Primoco UAV, which develops, manufactures and sells the civilian unmanned aircraft Primoco UAV model One 100/150 and the Primoco Engine 500, is considering an equity listing via the START... more
IndustryTUI Group receives first B-737 MAX 8 airplane
The Group also has 18 unfilled orders for the "10"
Boeing and TUI Group today celebrated the delivery of the operator's first 737 MAX 8. The airplane will play a key role in Group's ambition to operate Europe's most carbon efficient airlines.The 737 MAX... more
IndustryTurkey. Hurkus-B airplane: first test flight
From the "A" civil version to "B" military it's a short step -VIDEO
HÜRKUŞ-B airplane, which to enter in the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) fleet in the middle of this year, has successfully performed the first test flight at Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) facility. F... more
Fair and showsPlanes-helicopters. Airbus will exhibit in Singapore
A-350/1000, A-400M, H-130 and H-135 on static display
Airbus will be one of the international exhibitors at the upcoming "Singapore Airshow", showcasing a selection of its latest products, services and innovations in the commercial aircraft, defence, space... more
IndustryAircraft. Saab: order for Gripen development and operational support
During a period of three years
Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, to provide operational and development support for Gripen airplane during a period of three... more
OccurrencesCalifornia: plane lands on the freeway: save
For an engine failure; no wounded on the ground -2 VIDEO
A Beech F33A Bonanza tourism plane due to an engine failure was the protagonist in the late afternoon of yesterday of a spectacular and dangerous emergency landing on the Freeway 55 of Costa Mesa, near... more
UAS-DronesAirports: speedy adoption of European rules for drone aircraft
Announced in December 2015
The EU Aviation Strategy has been a major driver of the development of new regulation on the use of drones aircraft, since its announcement in December 2015. With the political agreement on the new EASA... more
IndustryLeonardo into top ten in the "Best Employer of Choice 2018" survey
It has risen six places in the ranking of places new graduates would like to work
Leonardo is seen by new graduates as the ideal place to work. So says the ‘Best Employer of Choice 2018’ survey by Cesop Communication, which has analysed the feedback from 2,500 young graduates across 100... more
HelicoptersPhoto. 1300th helicopter from the H-135 family delivered
For the majority operated in Europe (641 units)
Airbus Helicopters delivered the 1300th aircraft from the H-135-family. The global fleet of this type has accumulated a total of more than 4.5 million flight hours since the entry into service of the... more
Finance and economyAircraft and results. American Airlines Group reports 4Q and full year 2017
The highlights
American Airlines Group reported its fourth-quarter and full year 2017 results, including these highlights: • Reported a full year 2017 pre-tax profit of $3.1 billion, or $3.8 billion excluding net sp... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. A-350/1000 begins demo tour in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific
Airbus shows the world’s most advanced widebody aircraft
The A-350/1000, the newest member of Airbus’ widebody family, has embarked on a three-week demonstration tour to the Middle East and Asia-Pacific region. It follows the completion of a successful flight t... more
AirlinesANA as "Airline of the Year 2018 Award"
By Air Transport World (ATW) magazine
All Nippon Airways (ANA) was named "Airline of the Year" by Air Transport World (ATW), the monthly magazine covering the global airline industry. This is the second time in five years that the carrier... more
DefenseF-35 airplane: the first Stovl made in Italy was delivered to the Defense
Made in Cameri, it is destined for Italian Navy
The first F-35B Stovl (Short Take-Off / Vertical Landing) aircraft assembled outside the United States was delivered yesterday morning to the Ministry of Defense.The aircraft, intended to equip the Navy,... more
AirportsMiami Airport honors its top concessions at third annual awards ceremony
Concessions judged on excellence in customer service, merchandise and menu offerings
Miami International Airport (MIA) officials recognized their top stores and restaurants, based on excellence in customer service, merchandise and menu offerings, at the airport’s Third Annual Concession o... more
Press release"No al raddoppio aeroporto Fiumicino e potenziamento solo dentro il sedime"
Secondo il presidente del Consiglio regionale del Pd
Riceviamo dal Comitato "Fuoripista" e pubblichiamo, riservando la medesima opportunità ad eventuali repliche:"Il Comitato 'FuoriPista' prende atto con soddisfazione della dichiarazione del presidente... more
Finance and economyPlanes and data. United Airlines: 4Q and full year 2017 performance
The highlights
United Airlines (UAL) announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2017 financial results. The highlights are:UAL reported fourth-quarter net income of $580 million, diluted earnings per share of $1.99,... more
AirportsGeneva and Galápagos Airports become carbon neutral
211 ones in the world certified at one of the 4 levels of ACA
While aircraft operators are preparing for the implementation of Corsia, ICAO’s global market-based measure to address emissions from international aviation, the new year has kicked off with renewed e... more
DefenseDefence procurement: EC opens infringement procedures against 5 Member States
They have two months to respond to the arguments put forward by it
Since the beginning of its mandate, the Juncker Commission is acting to build a strong Europe that can defend and protect its citizens at home and abroad - an ambition which cannot be achieved without... more
Civil aviationENAV-IATA to develop an airspace strategy for Italy
Both will strengthen their existing cooperation for this initiative
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ENAV, the Italian Air Navigation Service Provider, have agreed to develop and implement an Italian National Airspace Strategy.Both will strengthen... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: flight punctuality in 2017
At hub and across network
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has posted its best operational On-Time Performance (OTP) results since 2009.OTP is calculated on actual flight arrival and departure times within 15 minutes... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo increases freighter services to Japan
The carrier emphasizes long-standing connections with Japanese market
Lufthansa Cargo has increased its freighter services to Japan and added two weekly freighters to Osaka, Japan. The additional flights complement the already existing daily freighter from and to Tokyo-Narita... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance enhances "Round the world" fare product
Globetrotting with just two stopovers is now possible
A whirlwind globetrotting trip, stopping only at two destinations for at least 24 hours, is now possible using selected Star Alliance (SA) Round the World (RTW) fares; up to now, a minimum of three stopovers... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo invests into US-based tech startup
Fleet Logistics headquartered in Portland, USA
The strong collaboration between Lufthansa Cargo and Fleet Logistics will connect extensive airfreight experience with a technology-driven, fresh view on global logistics processes. The US company was... more
Science and technologyAirbus launches iflyA380 augmented reality iOS app
Passion for plane and innovation come together for today’s globe-trotters
Airbus has launched a new iflyA380 iOS app that takes advantage of Apple’s latest technology, to open the doors of its A-380 aircraft to more passengers worldwide. The new app enhances industry’s existing ifl... more
ReportThat plane never shot down in the plans to kill Arafat
The "Times" about it, signed by Ronen Bergman
How Israel tried for decades to eliminate the PLO leader more
DefenseLeonardo: upgraded ship delivered to Bahrain
The first of six units of the Al Manama class
During a ceremony last Monday in Mina Salman at Royal Bahrain Navy Head Quarter, Leonardo delivered the first of six upgraded Al Manama naval vessels ahead of schedule, following a deal signed in 2015... more
AccidentsGermany. Plane-helicopter collision in flight: 4 victims
A PA-28 and an EC-135 involved -VIDEO
The plane was a Piper PA-28 operated by a flight school in Basel, Switzerland, took off yesterday in the late morning with instructor and student on board from the Euro-airport of Basel-Bâle-Mulhouse-Friborg,... more
CargoEmirates SkyCargo: more protection for pharmaceutical goods with dedicated corridors
The first 12 stations in three continents -VIDEO
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has stepped up its commitment to securely transport temperature sensitive pharmaceutical shipments with the introduction of pharma corridors offering... more
AirportsNew service for passengers and airlines at Hamburg Airport
Self bag drop
Hamburg Airport has launched the next generation of airport. With the new, fully automated baggage drop, passengers will benefit from even more independence and flexibility at departure. The aim is to... more
IndustryAirbus delivers latest standard Eurofighter plane to Spanish Air Force
First two new-build aircraft to be delivered in P1Eb FW configuration
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered to the Spanish Air Force the first two Eurofighter Typhoon airplanes to be produced in the latest configuration with enhanced air-to-surface capabilities.The aircraft... more
IndustryLockheed Martin will announce earnings results via webcast
About 4Q and 2017, live and by teleconference next Monday
Lockheed Martin will webcast live its fourth quarter and full year 2017 earnings results conference call on Monday, January 29, 2018, at 10:00 am ET. Marillyn Hewson, chairman, president and chief executive... more
ConferencesAirplanes and events. "ACI Airport Economics & Finance Conference 2018"
It will take place from 9 to 11 April in London
The "10th Annual ACI Airport Economics & Finance Conference" will take place in London from 9 to 11 April 2018, at the Radisson Blu Portman Hotel, London.The theme of this year’s conference is "Risks, R... more
IndustryE-190E2 airplane flight test results
The industry's expectations fully confirmed
As the E-190E2 new generation narrow-body jet approaches certification, Embraer announces some final results from flight tests confirming that the aircraft is better than its original specification and... more
DefenseMyanmar purchases 6 Su-30 Russian fighter planes
Interest also for helicopters and various armaments
Close agreement during the visit by the Russian Defense Minister in the former Burma more
IndustryB-787/10 Dreamliner plane cleared for Commercial Service by FAA
Deliveries scheduled to start in first half of 2018
Boeing announced today the 787/10 Dreamliner received an Amended Type Certificate (ATC) from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), clearing the airplane for commercial service.The awarding of ATC... more