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AirlinesPlanes Alitalia. A meeting today between unions and Government, waiting for the strike on next Thursday
Rome, Italy - Air transport is growing, in Europe +5.1% in 2016 but the Italian airline is losing money. Impossible to find a solution for employees before knowing the business plan
It is planned for today the meeting of the air transport unions' with the ministers Graziano Delrio -Infrastructure and transport- and Carlo Calenda -Economic development- in representation of the Italian... more
Press releaseAircraft. Italian unions: 4 hour strike next February 23 in air transport and Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The organizations confirm two protests
"A 4 hour (from 2pm to 6pm) general strike next Thursday February 23 of air transport and Alitalia". Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti and Ugl TA confirmed jointly two protests fixed 'in the sector for... more
IndustryRoll-out B-787/10 Dreamliner airplane; it will fly for the first time in the next weeks
North Charleston, Usa - It will be delivered to customers in 2018
The B-787/10 airplane, the third member of the Dreamliner family, made its debut last Friday at Boeing South Carolina. Thousands of employees at the North Charleston, SC site celebrated the event, along... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. The strikes fixed in the next days
Rome, Italy - Numerous protests in the sector on Thursday
The Italian Transports Ministry unveiled the list of the protests fixed in the air sector for next February 23. The complete and detailed list: 20, 21, 22 of February the aircraft maintenance and... more
DiscussionsEurofighter airplanes: Austrian Defence files criminal complaint against two Airbus companies, and Airbus answers -VIDEO and SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Vienna, Austria - The Republic of Austria demands for damages. Airbus and Leonardo (in Eurofighter through Alenia Aermacchi) titles at SE in decrease
The Austrian Federal Ministry of Defence and Sports (FMDS) has filed a criminal complaint with the Vienna Office of Public Prosecutions last Thursday against Airbus Defence and Space GmbH (formerly EADS... more
Fair and shows"Idex 2017": Sakt, Leonardo and MBDA present new Siham 3, combined antiair and antisurface weapon system
Abu Dhabi, UAE - It will be developed, produced, assembled and integrated by the three companies
At "IDEX 2017", the UAE company Siham Al Khaleej Technology (SAKT), together with Leonardo and MBDA are presenting an innovative and cost-effective weapon system designated “SIHAM 3”, providing a comprehensive and... more
AirportsAirplanes and results. Europe's airports: a record-breaking 2 billion passengers in 2016
Brussels, Belgium - Results for full year, low-cost growth, December 2016 and looking at 2017, traffic category
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for December, Q4, H2 and Full Year 2016. This is the only air transport report which includes all types of airline passenger... more
IndustrySonaca prepares to tests of the two seater "200" aircraft
Gosselies, Belgium - Two test airplanes ready: one for ground and other for flight tests. Production begins in June
The beginning of 2017 will be devoted to the assembly of the first two aircraft intended for the ground and flight tests of the new SONACA 200 model, a single-engine two-seater developped by the Belgian... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Bombardier reports fourth quarter and full year 2016 results
Montreal, Canada - Highlights
Bombardier reported yesterday its fourth quarter and full year 2016 results. The Company also affirmed its guidance for 2017 and highlighted another quarter of solid performance as it executes its turnaround... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft and parachute: Amazon patents a new package delivery system
Rome, Italy - The US company enables the delivery of products from the sky
Amazon, one of the largest e-commerce companies of the United States, with headquarters in Seattle, has patented a bizarre way to deliver directly from the sky by launching packages from drone aircraft,... more
Fair and showsAirplanes, helicopters, UAV and tiltrotor. Leonardo in the EAU at "IDEX" and "NAVDEX", the first time in the region under new brand
Abu Dhabi, UAE - For more than 40 years, its technologies have contributed to the security, protection and defence of countries in the Gulf area
From February 19 to 23, Leonardo will take part in "IDEX" and "NAVDEX" at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre in the United Arab Emirates. The exhibitions are showcases for industry’s security technologies o... more
CargoDHL to launch new domestic cargo route in Norway
Oslo, Norway - The destination Solo-Laksely will be serviced by an A-330 with a cargo capacity of 40 tons
Finnmark and Northern Norway will be one step closer to the Asian export markets once DHL establishes a new cargo route between Oslo Airport and Lakselv Airport Banak. The destination will be serviced... more
AirportsOslo Airport: Winter holidays approaching for the next two weeks
Oslo, Norway - An overview of expected traffic numbers (departures and arrivals)
For the next two weeks many people will be off on their winter holidays – some of them by airplane. Ski equipment should be shipped as special baggage, and most companies will charge extra for shipping s... more
AirlinesAircraft. Alitalia Board of Directors: business plan will be presented by the end of February
Rome, Italy - At least EUR 160 million of cost savings
The Board of Directors of Alitalia met yesterday to hear a review from independent advisors Roland Berger on the airline’s proposed business plan. The Board agreed that a final adjusted business plan w... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Embraer appoints a new CEO for Executive Jets business unit
Melbourne-Florida, Usa - Michael Amalfitano will succeed Marco Tulio Pellegrini from March
Embraer announced yesterday the appointment of Michael Amalfitano as the President and CEO of its Executive Jets business unit. He will succeed Marco Tulio Pellegrini, who will assume another leadership... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Air France-KLM: full year 2016 results and outlook
Paris, France - 93.4 million passengers carried, up 4.0%
The Board of Directors of Air France-KLM, chaired by Jean-Marc Janaillac, met on 15th February 2017 to approve the accounts for the full year 2016. Full year 2016 - Results in line with target, main... more
Fair and shows"Aero India 2017" RT LTA showcases the Skystar 180 aerostat system, after completing two live demonstrations
Bangalore, India - Ideal for border protection it already accomplished more than one million operational hours worldwide
The Israeli-based aerostat company displays a model of the Skystar 180 aerostat at "Aero India" (February 14-18) . The company announces it has recently completed two live demonstrations of the Skystar... more
SecurityAirplanes and security. Miami Airport hosted full-scale emergency drill
Miami, Usa - More than local 170 volunteers assist in major airport safety exercise
The Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD), in conjunction with the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) Aviation Division and other emergency response agencies, successfully carried out a full-scale aviation... more
ReportEmergency landing for an Air France airplane in Brindisi: a child on board had a myocardial infarction
Brindisi, Italy - The first aid and the race to the hospital led by AMI were vain
He had already had surgery, in order to have that journey of hope from Madagascar to Paris, to be accepted in a French Center where he would be put up for adoption. But unfortunately the child, who was... more
ReportAttack at Istanbul Airport: life sentence for 45 people
Istanbul, Turkey - 41 arrested and 4 still at large
It has been about eight months since the terrorist attack that took place at the "Ataturk" airport in Istanbul, one of the most important airports in the world, on 28 June 2016 at 10:00pm (9:00pm Cet).... more
IndustryAir India becomes latest A-320neo aircraft operator
Toulouse, France - The model will join to existing fleet of 66 airplanes
Air India has become the latest A-320neo operator after taking delivery of the first of 14 aircraft leased from Kuwait headquartered ALAFCO Aviation Lease And Finance Company, becoming the first CFM powered... more
IndustryMauro Moretti: does his "Via Crucis" deserve for the reappointment in Leonardo-ex-Finmeccanica?
Rome, Italy - What has he been doing in the three years of his term, from an industrial perspective?
Some people believe that Mauro Moretti should not be confirmed as manager of the Leonardo-ex-Finmeccanica company because of his seven-year sentence for the train disaster of Viareggio. Obviously this... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: 50 years for the "Glorious" BO-105 -VIDEO
Donauwörth, Germany - More than 400 aircraft still in use, about a third of those sold by the manufacturer at worldwide
This month marks 50 years since the BO-105 helicopter. It made its maiden flight on 16 February 1967, in Ottobrunn near Munich. Conceived as a two tonne-class light multi-purpose helicopter, cutting-edge... more
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia: Colaninno leaves the board of directors
Rome, Italy - Not for contrasts but to focus on his own companies. The decision should be ratified in the board of today
Roberto Colaninno announced by a letter sent to the management of Alitalia in these days that he wants to resign from the board of directors and from being honorary president of the Italian airline. There... more
IndustryLeonardo publishes the guidelines on the size and composition of the BoD -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - For the next three-year mandate 2017-2019
In accordance with the recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code of the Italian Stock Exchange (art. 1.C.1, lett. h), is hereby given that on the Company’s website, www.leonardocompany.com, under t... more
Aerospacee-GEOS signs a multi-year contract in China
Beijing, China - To provide data and services with the Italian COSMO-SkyMed satellites
e-GEOS, a joint-venture between Telespazio (80%) and the Italian Space Agency (20%), and Beijing Vastitude Technology, Chinese company active in the field of remote sensing and geo-information, have signed... more
OccurrencesAirplanes. Harrison Ford, pilot, fell back into: he got wrong runway and touched lightly airliner - 2 VIDEO
Santa Ana, Usa - The last crash before yesterday in 2016, when he landed in emergency on a golf course
The news has made quickly around the world due to the celebrity of the personality. The famous actor Harrison Ford, aircraft pilot keen, while he was piloting his Aviat Husky, a twin seat light at high... more
UAS-DronesCzech CATC to conclude strategic partnership with the producer of the Primoco UAV aircraft
Prague, Czech Republic - To offer training for professional crews of the One 100 and One 150 models
The Czech Aviation Training Centre (CATC) and Primoco UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) offer training for professional crews of the unmanned aircraft (at remote control), models One 100 and One 150. In cooperation... more
AirportsWashington Airports served more than 45 million passengers in 2016
Washington, Usa - Across-the-board passenger growth sets new records at both airports ("Reagan" and Dulles)
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority reported Wednesday that "Ronald Reagan" Washington National Airport and Washington-Dulles International Airport served 45.6 million passengers in 2016—growing 1... more
AirlinesIberia and Binter sign a code-share agreement
Madrid, Spain - It will allow both airlines to market flights to four African cities
Iberia and the Canary Islands-based Binter have reached a code-share agreement to facilitate travel between Madrid and Agadir, El Aioun, Sal Island and Nouakchott. Flights to those African destinations... more
Finance and economyBerlin-Brandeburg Airport: financing takes effect
Berlin, Germany - New credit agreement implemented successfully after receipt of bond
The finance concept of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH (FBB) has been implemented successfully: the investment pledged by the partners Berlin, Brandenburg and the Federal Republic of Germany totalling... more
AirportsItaly. Bergamo connects to Tel Aviv by Arkia
Bergamo, Italy - The route will be served by an E-195 aircraft
Bergamo Airport’s route network development continues with the significant announcement of the Italian gateway’s new airline partner, Arkia Israeli Airlines’ link to Tel Aviv. Set to commence on 1 Jun... more
IndustrySaab offers sensor package for Indian Tejas LCA fighter aircraft
Linkoping, Sweden - It consists of an AESA radar integrated with a compact electronic warfare suite
Defence and security company Saab offers a fighter sensor package for the Indian Tejas LCA Mk1A fighter aircraft. The package consist of a state-of-the-art Saab AESA fighter radar closely integrated with... more
CargoQatar Airways Cargo launches service at Miami
Miami, Usa - New freighter route serves Doha, Latin America, and Europe
Within three years of launching passenger service at Miami International Airport, Qatar Airways is continuing its expansion at the gateway hub with two weekly cargo-only flights that began on February... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and engines. Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc 2016 Full Year results
London, UK - Highlights
Rolls-Royce Holding Plc 2016 unveiled full year results. Highlights - Reported revenue up 9% - Reported loss reflects a non-cash impact of £4.4bn period-end mark-to-market revaluation of our derivatives... more
Press releaseAircraft. Alitalia: Italian Uiltrasporti, we want a heavy intervention by the Government
Rome, Italy - The declarations by its secretary general Claudio Tarlazzi
We receive and publish it, leaving the same possibility to potential replies: The secretary general of Uiltrasporti, Claudio Tarlazzi, about development of the Alitalia's matter declared: "The unitary... more
ReportThe North-Korean Kim Jong-un's brother pulled aside at the Kuala Lumpur airport and killed
Pyongyang, North Korea - The Governmental sources would be reported it
The North Korean agency "Yonhap" mentioning Governmental sources unveiled it yesterday. Kim Jong-nam, debated half-brother of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un would have been pulled aside by two women... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport in Italy. Alitalia: Cortorillo (Filt), "Wait for meeting with Government on Monday"
Rome, Italy - "A solution to find to the crisis", according to the national secretary of the Italian union Filt Cgil
We receive and publish it, leaving the same opportunity to potential replies: "We wait for meeting with Government next Monday with a great attention, conscious of the role that it can have". Nino Cortorillo,... more
AirlinesAlitalia to increase Rome-Mexico City flights
Rome, Italy - Daily service to begin on 3 July
Alitalia today announced four additional weekly flights on the Rome-Mexico City route, with a new daily service starting on 3 July, 2017. Daily flights will continue throughout the summer, more than doubling... more
AerospaceArianespace orbits two ditigal HDTV satellites -VIDEO
Kourou, French Guyana - SKY Brasil-1 and Telkom 3S
Arianespace has successfully launched two satellites: SKY Brasil-1 for AT&T/DIRECTV; and Telkom 3S for Telkom Indonesia as part of a turnkey contract with Thales Alenia Space. The flight took place on... more
Science and technologyProjects: Pisa University, Parsifal and the PrandtlPlane, aircraft of the future
Pisa, Italy - Financed with EUR 3 million by EU, it has been awarded the first university grant from the BIHO competition
The University of Pisa announced it yesterday on its website. Parsifal, coordinated by the University of Pisa, is a research project which has received three million euros in funds from the European Union... more
Fair and showsSaab at "Aero India 2017" (2). Gripen aircraft on the daily flying display
Bangalore, India - But also sensors and systems
Defence and security company Saab has an extensive range of activities for the media during "Aero India 2017" at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, from 14 to 8 February. At the event the industry... more
Press releaseFour Italian unions: letter of formal notice addressed to Alitalia and Assaereo
Rome, Italy - The integral version of the document published by AVIONEWS
AVIONEWS reports the integral version of the letter of formal notice by Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti and Ugl TA addressed to Alitalia and to Assaereo: "Subject: order to respect current collective... more
Fair and shows"Aero India 2017" (3). Nasmyth Group established new company in India
Bangalore, India - The Group first established a foothold in the Country in 2009
As the world’s aerospace and defence industries gathered in Bangalore for "Aero India 2017 exhibition and air show" (14-18 February), Nasmyth Group, a global engineering solution provider to the aerospace a... more
Fair and showsAircraft. "Aero India 2017" from February 14 to 18
Bangalore, India - It is a biennial air show, the second largest in the world after "Paris Air Show"
"Aero India" has already carved a niche for itself globally as a premier aerospace exhibition, with tenth successful editions organised since 1996. In "Aero India 2015", the participation of exhibitors... more
SecurityEASA cooperate with CERT-EU on cybersecurity
Cologne, Germany - Signed a Memorandum of Cooperation
The European Aviation Safety Agency signed on 10 February 2017 a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-EU) of the EU Institutions. CERT-EU's mission is to support the... more
AirportsWizz Air adds Frankfurt Airport to its network
Frankfurt, Germany - Two new daily services to Budapest and Sofia
Wizz Air, the low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced that it will start operating low-fare flights from Frankfurt Airport launching two new routes to Sofia and Budapest, the capitals... more
CuriositiesOslo Airport: SSP opened last week a bar in the domestic section of the North Pier
Oslo, Norway - Approximately 4,800 Norgesglass have been used to construct the ceiling
Last week, Select Service Partner (SSP) opened the bar Norgesglasset in the domestic section of the North Pier at Oslo Airport. Approximately 4,800 Norgesglass (“Norway glass” – a classic Norwegian versi... more
IndustryNorway’s Widerøe to be the E-190E2 aircraft launch operator
São José dos Campos, Brazil - It will receive it in the first half of 2018
Widerøe, the regional airline in Scandinavia, will be the first airline in the world to receive the brand-new E-190E2 jet, the first member of the E-Jets E2, the second generation of the E-Jets family... more
CuriositiesEmirates SkyCargo: airplane with particular livery in the occasion of the Valentine's Day -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - The transportation of flowers is a year-round activity
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of airline, has unveiled a decal featuring a rose on one of its B-777F freighter aircraft ahead of Valentine’s day. The decal is the first of its kind for it and h... more