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IndustryTrump signs 110 billion dollars deal with Saudi Arabia for military and defence procurement
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The agreement would include missile defence systems, radars, technologies for communications and cybersecurity, tanks and combat ships
In his visit in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) last Saturday May 20, the President of the United States Donald Trump signed a deal with the Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for military procurement to the... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA launches the first virtual reality training tool for ground operations
Bangkok, Thailand - Currently two modules are available
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of RampVR, the industry’s first virtual reality (VR) training platform for ground operations, at the IATA Ground Handling Conference (... more
IndustryAirbus establishes new Independent Compliance Review Panel
Toulouse, France - Noëlle Lenoir, Lord Gold and Theo Waigel appointed as external consultants
Airbus has established an Independent Compliance Review Panel (ICRP) composed of eminent external consultants. The ICRP members are Lord Gold from the UK, Noëlle Lenoir from France and Theo Waigel from... more
CuriositiesKorean Air to plant trees in Mongolia to prevent desertification
Seoul, South Korea - More than 200 its employees with 600 local residents
Korean Air has been taking the lead in saving the Earth by volunteering for 14 consecutive years to plant trees in Mongolia. From May 15th to 26th, more than 200 Korean Air employees will be cooperating... more
AirlinesWizz Air commence flights to Lublin from Liverpool Airport
Liverpool, UK - The route served twice weekly by a A-320 aircraft
Wizz Air, the low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe has served its inaugural flight from Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) to the South Eastern Polish city of Lublin. This is the carrier’s s... more
Fair and showsEmbraer Executive Jets at "EBACE 2017"
Geneva, Switzerland - The company is expanding its customer support network in Europe
Embraer Executive Jets (EEJ) marks its presence at "EBACE" by showcasing the entire range of business jets. All aircraft, from the entry level twin jet Phenom 100E all the way up to the ultra-large Lineage... more
DiscussionsAircraft and anniversaries. Ninety years ago the historic flight New York-Paris by Charles Lindbergh
Lausanne, Switzerland - It was exactly on May 21, 1927
Charles Lindbergh (4 February 1902-26 August 1974) flew solo from New York to Paris on 20/21 May 1927. Celebrated the 90th anniversary of this historic flight –and FAI world record- on 21 May 2017. Ninety y... more
PeopleObama's airplane landed at the "Baccarini" airport in Grosseto
Grosseto, Italy - The former president of the United States will begin today a short holiday in Italy
Escorted by six Eurofighter airplanes of the 4th Wing of the Italian Air Force, the former president of the United States Barack Obama landed in the late morning at the "Corrado Baccarini" airport in Grosseto... more
CuriositiesAn illustrious pilot for KLM: King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands flies its passenger airplanes
Amsterdam, Netherlands - The King has been greeting passengers incognito and flying a Fokker 70 twice a month for 21 years
In an interview to a Dutch newspaper King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands revealed that for twenty-one years twice a month he has been sitting as co-pilot inside the cockpit of a KLM airliner and after... more
IndustryUS starts "antidumping" investigation against Bombardier for its CS-100 and CS-300 planes. Canada warns that the purchase of Super Hornets might be reviewed
Washington, USA - The Canadian manufacturer would have sold its aircraft below cost benefiting of State subsidies
The US Commerce Department started a procedure against Bombardier to verify the allegations that Boeing reported last April, according to which the Canadian manufacturer would have placed its CS-100 and... more
Finance and economyCALC completes disposal of finance lease receivables for two airplanes
Hong Kong, China - The provider introduced the first batch of aircraft in 2013
CALC, a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider for global airlines, announced that it has completed the disposal of finance lease receivables (FLR) for two A-320ceo series aircraft at a consideration... more
AirlinesWizz Air airplanes: today 13th anniversary of its very first flight
Budapest, Hungary - Constant growth and positive achievements
Wizz Air celebrates today the 13th anniversary of its very first flight. In the years that have passed since then, the carrier has gone on to become one of the largest low-cost airlines in Central and... more
IndustryLeonardo: to Moretti as compensation and indemnity, an amount of EUR 9,262,000, in addition to...
Rome, Italy - ... the severance benefits and any other amount owed to him for the rights accrued for his participation medium-to-long term incentive plans
In relation to the termination of the employment contract with Mr. Mauro Moretti, started on 15 May 2014, Leonardo informs of the following. The Company’s Board of Directors, during the meeting held o... more
ConferencesAirplanes and events. ICAO Secretary General highlights the role of aviation at High-level forum in Beijing
Montreal, Canada - Signed agreements in the last days
ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu brought a clear message this week to the State leaders and heads of international organizations attending the High-level Dialogue of the Belt and Road Forum for International... more
Science and technology“Private Stowage Compartment” design wins Airbus "Fly Your Ideas 2017" competition
Toulouse, France - Student finalists from around the world hone their ideas in industry's labs
Team DAELead from The University of Hong Kong, in Hong Kong has been selected by an expert team of judges as the winners of the Airbus Fly Your Ideas 2017 global student competition. Team DAELead beat... more
Aerospacee-GEOS will supply the Copernicus service to support the EU in its external action
Rome, Italy - Framework contract for a maximum value of 7.5 million euro
The European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen) has awarded a Framework Contract for the supply of the Copernicus Service in Support to EU External Action Geospatial Production, for a maximum value of 7.5... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and jobs. Aer Lingus: 200 new cabin crew recruits for Summer season
Milan, Italy - And it confirms schedule in full flight
Summer 2017 is shaping up to be the busiest on record for Aer Lingus and to service its summer schedule the airline will hire almost 200 new cabin crew. Having completed an intensive training programme... more
IndustryGianni Dragoni talks about Leonardo ex-Finmeccanica - VIDEO-INTERVIEW AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - The journalist of "Il Sole 24 ore" expresses his point of view on the past and the future of the Group
The day after the shareholders' meeting of Leonardo-Finmeccanica the journalist of the Italian newspaper "Il Sole 24 ore" Gianni Dragoni in an interview to this agency AVIONEWS expressed his viewpoint... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. Leonardo attends "SITDEF" in Peru
Lima, Peru - The Peruvian Air Force operates the C-27J and ordered four units
The 18th of May in Lima, Peru sees the opening of the country’s most important showcase focused on the Defence and Security fields, in which Leonardo participates in its consolidated "One Company" organisation a... more
SecurityJoint statement by the EC and the US DHS on aviation security cooperation
Brussels, Belgium - A meeting next week in Washington
European Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship, Dimitris Avramopoulos, and European Commissioner for Transport, Violeta Bulc, hosted yesteday a delegation from the United States in Brussels,... more
SecurityAircraft. EASA and Italian Ministry of Defence sign cooperation arrangement on aviation safety
Cologne, Germany - On areas such as drones including airworthiness certification and insertion into civil airspace, aviation safety, cybersecurity and environment
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Directorate for Air Armaments and Airworthiness (DAAA) of the Italian Ministry of Defence signed in the last days in Cologne a Cooperation Arrangement... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Alitalia (2): call for expression of interest -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - The deadline is fixed for next June 5, 2017
"The Alitalia's extraordinary commissioners, received the authorization by the Economic Development Ministry (MISE), have carried on yesterday to the publication of the 'Call for expression of interest'... more
Civil aviationTender and planes. Alitalia: the call for expression of interest was published; deadline is June 5
Rome, Italy - Yesterday the extraordinary commissioners received Italian Government's approval on the tender that will decide the future of the airline
As it was announced the Italian ministers of Transport Graziano Delrio and of Economic development Carlo Calenda approved yesterday evening the public tender that will allow to define the future of Alitalia.... more
AirlinesMalindo Air receives its first B-737 MAX aircraft delivery
Seattle, Usa - The Malaysia-based airline will be the first to put this model into commercial service
Boeing marked yesterday the first delivery of the new 737 MAX. The airplane, a MAX 8, was handed over to Malindo Air at the Seattle Delivery Center. The Malaysia-based airline will be the first to put... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and sport. Turkish Airlines: Euroleague Cup has landed to İstanbul
Istanbul, Turkey - TA Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee welcomed the Cup, the Euroleague managers and the finalist teams at Atatürk International Airport
Istanbul is ready to host the "Final Four". The Euroleague Board of Managers, the finalist teams (CSKA Moscow, Real Madrid, Fenerbahçe and Olympiacos Piraeus) and, of course, the Cup have landed at the... more
AirportsState aid: EC simplifies rules for public investment in ports and airports
Brussels, Belgium - For job creation and growth whilst preserving competition
The European Commission has approved today new state aid rules that exempt certain public support measures for ports, airports, culture and the outermost regions from prior Commission scrutiny. The objective... more
ConferencesAircraft and conferences. Aci Europe: Europe's airports issue warning ahead of EU-USA security meeting
Brussels, Belgium - A meeting took place today in Brussels between the US DHS and the European Commission
The past days have seen much speculation and media coverage over a possible extension by the US of their current ban on the carriage of large personal electronic devices (PEDs) aboard US-bound flights... more
DefenseBoeing-built satellite will enhance global high-speed broadband network
El Segundo, Usa - Fourth and final Inmarsat-5 satellite adds further capacity and coverage to the Global Xpress network
The fourth Boeing Inmarsat-5 satellite, which was launched last Monday, will noticeably expand the high-speed broadband service available through Inmarsat’s Global Xpress network after the satellite b... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: its shareholders’ meeting approves 2016 financial statements -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - And it appoints the new Board of Directors for the 2017-2019 mandate
Leonardo’s Shareholders’ Meeting approved 2016 Financial Statements and appoints the new Board of Directors for the 2017-2019 mandate. In particular: - Approved the Company Financial Statements for... more
PeopleLeonardo (3). Alessandro Profumo, "who's who"
Rome, Italy - Born in Genoa, Italy on 17 February 1957, he holds a degree in Business Economics from "Bocconi" University
Alessandro Profumo is Chief Executive Officer of Leonardo SpA since 16 May 2017. Born in Genoa, Italy on 17 February 1957, he holds a degree in Business Economics from "Bocconi" University. In 1977,... more
IndustryLeonardo: Fabrizio Giulianini, Head of Electronics, Defence & Security Systems, unexpectedly resigned
Rome, Italy - The reasons of his resignation are unknown
Fabrizio Giulianini, Head of Electronics, Defence & Security Systems at Leonardo Finmeccanica, announced at the shareholders' meeting that he will resign on next May 31. Giulianini was considered as a... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport: Runway 18 West to be closed from May 22 to 26
Frankfurt, Germany - Latest GPS technology used
Frankfurt Airport’s Runway 18 West is receiving a new asphalt surface and binder course as part of necessary maintenance procedures. The maintenance work is scheduled to take a period of five days to b... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Uiltrasporti: "new opportunities for Alitalia". The Chinese interest
Rome, Italy - The declarations by its secretary general Claudio Tarlazzi
"The potential Chinese interest to invest in Alitalia hits us in a positive way and underlines how much the airline is a strategic asset with development potentialities through a prudent management and... more
PeopleLeonardo (2): Alessandro Profumo CEO. The designations
Rome, Italy - Confirmed to Chairman Giovanni De Gennaro
The Board of Directors of Leonardo, convened yesterday following the Shareholders' Meeting, confirmed to Chairman Giovanni De Gennaro, who is the legal representative of the Company in accordance with... more
UAS-DronesICAO to seek global traffic management solutions for drone aircraft operations
Montreal, Canada - "Drone Enable’ Symposium" will take place in September at its headquarters
In the near future, an overhead drone delivery or even a flying taxi may enter your daily life. To make these services safe and efficient, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced... more
AccidentsWreckage from the LR-2 plane that disappeared yesterday in Japan have been discovered - VIDEO
Tokyo, Japan - Debris were found on a mountain near Hokkaido. The four crewmembers died
The remains of the Ground Self-Defence Force of Japan that disappeared from radars yesterday morning at about 11:46 am (local time) have been found today. The recoinnassance aircraft -a Beechcraft model... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters rolls out 700th H-130
Marignane, France - It will be operated by a private customer
Airbus Helicopters celebrated a major milestone last week with the roll-out of the 700th H-130 light single-engine aircraft, which will be operated by a private customer. The H-130 fleet has so far accumulated... more
ConferencesAirplanes and conferences. Aci Europe: regional airports report on current performance, issue warning on Brexit
Cork, Ireland - The event takes place today and tomorrow
The regional airport community gathers in Cork today and tomorrow, for the "10th annual ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition", hosted by Cork Airport. With over 170 participants from airports,... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Superjet International appoints Marazzani new CEO
Venice, Italy - He succeeds to Nazario Cauceglia, in this role since January 2012
SuperJet International’s Board of Directors has appointed Stefano Marazzani new Chief Executive Officer of the industry. He succeeds to Nazario Cauceglia, who has been the CEO of SuperJet International s... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Iata: new partnership to enhance quality assurance and safety in global aviation fueling
St Petersburg, Russia - The Association signed a MoU with JIG and A4A
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Joint Inspection Group (JIG), and Airlines for America (A4A) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen and promote Safety and Quality... more
CuriositiesFAI Young Artists Contest 2018: 'Flight into the Future'
Lausanne, Switzerland - The winner for the three categories will be announced in April 2018
The theme for the "2018 FAI Young Artists Contest" is "Flight into the Future" – and entries are open. The FAI has announced the theme for its popular annual FAI Young Artists Contest for 2018. Youngsters b... more
IndustrySaab Swordfish MPA delivers true multi-rolemaritime air power
Linkoping, Sweden - This Maritime Patrol Aircraft was launched at the "2016 Singapore Air Show"
Defence and security company Saab continues to enhance the Swordfish Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). Detailed design studies have expanded operational capabilities, adding new mission equipment and a significantly... more
IndustryIran Air takes delivery of its first four ATR-72/600 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The country enters an era of renewal and expansion of its regional network connectivity
Iran Air, Iran’s national flag carrier, today took delivery of its first four ATR-72/600 airplanes. Both signed earlier this year a firm contract for 20 -72/600s and options for a further 20. Deliveries o... more
Fair and showsSaab at "IMDEX Asia 2017"
Linkoping, Sweden - The event will take place from 16 to 18 May in Singapore
Defence and security company Saab will exhibit at the "IMDEX Asia 2017" international maritime defence exhibition and conference, at the Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore, from 16 to 18 May. "IMDEX... more
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia (2). The special commissioners are trying to suspend contracts on fuel
Rome, Italy - The airline pays 20% more than market price. A possible claim for civil liability against former-managers is also been considered
If Alitalia paid fuel at market price it would save from 100 to 120 million Euros. To say that it is the extraordinary commissioner of the airline Luigi Gubitosi who -in an anticipation of the interview... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Star Alliance: new strategic focus unveiled -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Frankfurt, Germany - To support the implementation of the new strategy, SA has restructured its management team
Star Alliance (SA) returned to Frankfurt, the place of its birth, to celebrate 20 years of “Connecting People and Cultures”. For the next decade, it announced a strategy of harnessing digital technology to... more
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia: the meeting for the call for bids is scheduled on Wednesday
Rome, Italy - It will be attended by the special commissioners and the Ministers Delrio and Calenda
According to sources from the Italian Ministry of Economic Development (MISE) a meeting to validate the notice for the public sale of Alitalia is scheduled on Wednesday. The meeting should take place in... more
Civil aviationCivil planes and electronic devices. Wednesday there will be the meeting between USA and EU to discuss a common approach to terrorism
Brussels, Belgium - The topic of the meeting will be the possible ban in hand luggage for electronic devices bigger than a smartphone
The European Commission will meet on Wednesday in Brussels (Belgium) the people in charge of the security of the United States to study the threat of terrorism to civil airplanes and to find a common approach... more
SecurityMicrosoft on virus Wannacry: cybersecurity is a shared responsibility of tech sector, customers and governments
Rome, Italy - For the President of the company Brad Smith the cyber attack that from Friday hit more than 200.000 computers shall be a wake-up call for everybody
After the cyber-attack that starting from last Friday brought down computer systems worldwide, with more than 200.000 devices -among which hospitals, businesses, governments and home computers- being affected... more
PeopleICAO: historic ‘Dreams Soar’ round-the-world STEM mission takes flight
Montreal, Canada - The mission will be spending the entire week of 15-19 May in Montreal, conducting a wide range of visits and events with ICAO support
Shaesta Waiz, the courageous 29 year old pilot of the 2017 ‘Dreams Soar’ solo round-the-world flight for STEM, touched down in Montréal today at "Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport" and was gree... more