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DefenseFincantieri: works start on the first Multipurpose Off-shore Patrol Ship
Trieste, Italy - The steel cutting ceremony of the PPA took place at its shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia)
The steel cutting ceremony of the Multipurpose Offshore Patrol Ship (PPA) took place today at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia), officially marking the beginning of construction works on t... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Alitalia. Filt Cgil: "Not to distort the collective labour agreeement". Letter of formal notice to the airline and Assaereo
Rome, Italy - The declarations by Nino Cortorillo, union's national secretary
We receive and publish it, leaving the same opportunity to eventual replies: "We reject the Alitalia's willing to distort and cancel the national contract". Nino Cortorillo, national secretary of the... more
ReportDutch C-130 airplane landed in emergency at Brindisi airport
Brindisi, Italy - It transported soldiers and material from Cyprus to Germany in the context of the "Unficyp" UN mission. Problem to an engine
It returned with material and ten soldiers from Cyprus in the context of the "Unficyp", the UN peacekeeping mission on Cypriot territory. The military airplane had a breakdown to an engine last Saturday... more
Military aviationF/A-18 planes of US Navy get old: 62% of aircraft is not able to fly
Washington, USA - They need maintenance, the Vice Chief of US Naval Operations said last week
Admiral William Moran said that 62% of F/A-18 planes and 53% of all the aircraft of the US Navy need to be repaired and are not ready to fly. Moran -who is Vice Chief of US Naval Operations- explained... more
Finance and economySaab: year-end report 2016
Linkoping, Sweden - Order bookings, development projects, cash flow and future growth
Defence and security company Saab presents the results for 2016. Order bookings They were lower in 2016 than in 2015, when the company received orders for the new version of Gripen airplane to Brazil,... more
AirportsMega-investment for the security at Geneva Airport
Bern, Switzerland - It will align itself to the European airport standards
The amount allocated has not been unveiled yet, but already the Helvetic press reported in the last days about a millionaire investment to improve security at the Geneva-Cointrin airport. This is already... more
AirlinesMore planes to Usa, Canada and Mexico? If Alitalia wishes can pay the penalty and exit the jv
Rome, Italy - This is the position of the partners of Alitalia. The agreements with Delta and Air France-Klm prevent Alitalia from increasing the flights to the three Countries
According to an article by Gianni Dragoni published last Thursday on the newspaper "Il Sole 24 Ore", on the sidelines of the conference held in Brussels last week by Airlines for Europe (A4E) -the association... more
AirportsAirplanes grounded. Flight operations have resumed yesterday at Hamburg Airport: 14 flights were cancelled and several flights diverted
Hamburg, Germany - Pepper spray suspected as cause of breathing difficulties; terminals reopened
The terminals at Hamburg Airport were temporarily closed due to an incident yesterday. Staff and passengers complained of nausea at the central security checkpoint. Around 130 emergency services personnel... more
AirportsHindus critical of fee for yoga space at airports
Washington, Usa - About 37 million Americans (which included many celebrities) now practice yoga
Hindus are critical of the new trend where travelers have to pay a fee to access yoga space or session, which is part of the privately owned airport gyms or living-rooms. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in... more
AirportsSteady growth in traffic at Oslo Airport in January
Oslo, Norway - 10.9 per cent compared to the same month last year
The total amount of flights in January was close to 3.6 million. This is an increase of 6.2 per cent compared to January of the previous year. Oslo Airport, in particular, saw a growth of 10.9 per cent... more
ReportCopilot's sudden illness: easyJet airplane delays departure from Venice
Venice, Italy - Waiting hours until a replacement arrival
It happens also to the pilots. An easyJet airplane has taken off around at midnight of yesterday rather than at 6:45pm as scheduled, from Venice-Tessera to Berlin as final destination. It would be departed... more
AirportsUS East coast: snow paralyzed air traffic (and airplanes). Taking off with fire at NY airport
New York, Usa - Thousands of cancelled flights
Schools and offices closed, chaos on the roads, air traffic paralyzed and a thousand of links cancelled (and aircraft grounded), 50 million of people interessed and heavy discomforts: these are the consequences... more
IndustryTaiwan will develop 66 new XT-5 planes instead of buying M-346s by Leonardo
Rome, Italy - The Italian manufacturer loses the possibility of more than 1 billion euros' worth of orders
Sixty-six trainer planes for Taiwan will be developed by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (CSIST), a research institute based in Taoyuan, in the North of the Asian Country. Therefore... more
PeopleEuropean Commissioner Corina Crețu visits Italy
Rome, Italy - From 9 to 11 February four steps (Pompei, Naples, Norcia and Cascia)
From yesterday to 11 February, Commissioner for Regional Policy Corina Crețu is in Italy to express the EU's support for the reconstruction process after the earthquakes. Yesterday she visited the historical... more
IndustryLockheed Martin wants to move the production of F-16 planes to India. What is Trump going to do?
Washington, USA - The decision was planned for a long time with the administrations of the United States and India, now the new US president could look at the program
The decision of Lockheed Martin to move the production of F-16 planes to India might clash with president Donald Trump, who proved to be definitely hostile to US companies that relocate abroad. The program... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in January 2017: strong rise in cargo tonnage
Frankfurt, Germany - Frankfurt airport registers new passenger record and growth trend continues
Some 4.2 million passengers used Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in January 2017, resulting in an increase of about 75,000 passengers (up 1.8 percent) and a new January monthly record at FRA. Thus, this continues... more
ReportFrance. Explosion in nuclear power station
Paris, France - Five people intoxicated but no danger of radioactive leakage
An explosion occurred this morning at around 10am in the French nuclear power station in Flamanville, low Normandy. The nr 1 reactor has been blocked and seems that there are no risks of a radioactive... more
Tilt-rotorsAirplane-helicopter. AW-609 tiltrotor is preparing for icing trials
Rome, Italy - FAA certification is on track for 2018
The AW-609 TiltRotor (airplane+helicopter) programme is expected to start icing trials soon following recent ground and flight testing activities. These advances have been made in support of FAA (Federal... more
CargoMiami co-hosts security seminar for local cargo industry
Miami, Usa - To eliminate vulnerabilities from the supply chain process
The Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD), in partnership with Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc. (FCBF) and Business Alliance for Secure Commerce (BASC), co-sponsored a Security and... more
IndustryBoeing unveils the commitment by Singapore Airlines for 39 new airplanes
Seattle, Usa - The carrier to become newest 777X customer. Also its previous order confirmed for 30 aircraft
Boeing unveiled the commitment by Singapore Airlines to purchase 20 B-777/9s and 19 B-787/10 Dreamliners. The flag carrier and 787/10 launch customer also confirmed its previous recommitment for 30 B-787/10... more
AirportsBerlin-Brandeburg. Airport Supervisory Board re-constituted: current Mayor of Berlin remains Chairman of the Board
Berlin, Germany - It was re-formed with 20 members
The Supervisory Board of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH was re-constituted. After reaching the 2,000-employee mark, the company’s Supervisory Board was re-formed with 20 members to provide equal representation. T... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia: sorrow for the unions' decision
Rome, Italy - The will to look for an agreement
Alitalia communicated in a note that "regretfully accepts the decision by the main unions to interrupt the debate on the collective labour agreement. Following to the deadline of the contract (December... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and journeys. For fun and laugh: the ridiculous and curious bans in the world
Rome, Italy - Those more surprising selected by Jetcost
Recently a couple received a fine for EUR 320 in Vigevano (Pavia, in Lombardy, Italy) because it seated to rest in the shade of a monument. Another couple in Capri has been stopped because it made too... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and jobs. Recruitment campaign for Ryanair
Milan, Italy - Assessment Days taking place in Italy
Crewlink is an official training and recruitment partner for European airline Ryanair. It is currently recruiting for 100's of Cabin Crew throughout Europe and will be holding Cabin Crew Recruitment... more
UAS-DronesChina gets ready to fly drone in stratosphere
Beijing, China - China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics completed the first cycle of tests. The UAV is the second largest solar-powered in the world after NASA's one
A drone aircraft by China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics (CAAA) just finished the first phase of checks and might be tested in the stratosphere soon. The aircraft belongs to the series of Unmanned Aircraft... more
Press releaseEC: EUR 1 bn to boost investment in European transport infrastructure
Brussels, Belgium - New call for proposals to combine CEF with other funding sources, including the EFSI
The European Commission is launching a new and innovative way to finance transport infrastructure projects in Europe. The call for proposals will seek to combine €1 billion of grants (Connecting Europe F... more
CuriositiesPlanes and safe places. The future president of Somalia will be elected at the airport of Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia - The decision was taken to guarantee security and regular elections. The new president will be voted today by the members of Somali parliament
Elections of the new president of Somalia are taking place in these hours at the airport of the Somalian capital Mogadishu. Air traffic was suspended and military police controls the airport. The 329 representatives... more
OccurrencesEngine problem for A-400M plane, German minister has to change aircraft
Kaunas, Lithuania - The inconvenience happened yesterday. German Army had just said they wanted to order more A-400Ms than those already planned
German minister of defence Ursula von der Leyen was coming back from Lithuania -where she went to see the German military contingent stationed in the Baltic Country- when she was obliged to change her... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Alitalia: unions to the Government, stop to talks on collective labour agreement
Rome, Italy - It is urgent a convocation
Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti and Ugl Trasporto aereo write jointly a letter addressed to the Ministers Delrio (Transports), Calenda (Economic development) and Poletti (Labour) and it reports "We have... more
DefenseHellenic Air Force. 347th Squadron celebrated its 40-year anniversary since its foundation -VIDEO
Athens, Greece - The event occurred last Friday February 3rd in front of many military authorities
On Friday February 3rd, 2017 the 347th Squadron celebrated its 40-year anniversary since its foundation at the 111th Combat Wing (111 CW) at the Nea Agchialou Air Force Base, with the presence of the Chief... more
IndustryAirplanes. Leonardo to compete for the T-X competition through its US company
Washington, USA - It will be the future training aircraft of the US Air Force
Leonardo confirms its participation in the US Air Force T-X competition with its T-100 integrated training system. The industry will leverage its US company, Leonardo DRS, as the prime-contractor, bringing... more
IndustryAirplanes. Embraer supports Brazil’s request for consultations with Canada at the WTO
São Paulo, Brazil - Regarding subsidies benefiting Bombardier’s C-Series aircraft program
With Embraer’s support, Brazil formally requested consultations with the Canadian Government at the World Trade Organization (WTO) today, in Geneva, regarding subsidies benefiting Bombardier’s C-Series air... more
ReportPresidential election of 2012: Sarkozy charged to have financed it with "illegal" funds
Paris, France - The ex-French president remanded
"Black" funds. Remanded the former President, Nicolas Sarkozy will have to to answer to the judges of a court about the funds used for his running at Eliseo in 2012. According to emerged by the inquiry... more
AirlinesAirplanes and results. A year of sustained growth for Etihad Airways in 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The airline carried 18.5 million guests during last year, up six per cent on 2015
Etihad Airways (EA) delivered another year of sustained growth in 2016, helped by new aircraft, additional frequencies and the introduction of further products. The airline carried 18.5 million guests... more
PeopleMarwan Lahoud to leave Airbus
Amsterdam, Holland - As Head of International, Strategy and Public Affairs effective end of February
With the upcoming end of his mandate as a Member of the Group Executive Committee (GEC), Marwan Lahoud, 50, will leave his current position as Head of International, Strategy and Public Affairs of Airbus... more
AirportsEllinair becomes Cologne-Bonn’s latest airline addition
Cologne, Germany - The Greek airline serves 38 cities in 11 Countries
Cologne-Bonn Airport has today announced its second new airline partner this year, with the German airport welcoming Ellinair. Commencing Cologne-Bonn’s second link to Thessaloniki, the Greek airline w... more
Sport aviationAirplanes and sport. FAI to launch international Air Games Tour in 2018
Lausanne, Switzerland - It could start in the second half of the next year
The FAI (Federation Aeronautique Internationale) is planning to launch an international multi-discipline Air Games Tour which could start in the 2nd half of 2018. Touching down in up to five host cities... more
ReportUSA-Iran verbal crossfire. Khamenei to Trump: "The Iranian population will react to the threats"
Tehran, Iran - All it begins from the executive order on the entries into the USA
The ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei speaks: the last "episode" ot the "tit for tat" between America and Iran caused from the executive order signed last January 27, which with the president Trump suspended... more
Finance and economyPlanes and markets. Ryanair reduces its net profit in third quarter
Rome, Italy - Sterling exchange rate went down and the net profit of the airline fell 8% to 95 million euros
Ryanair closed third quarter of fiscal year 2016-2017 with a reduction of 8% of its net profit that closed at 95 million euros. The decrease was caused by the reduction of ticket price and to the simultaneous... more
AirportsMiami leaders meet with El Al Airlines and "Ben Gurion Airport" executives
Miami, Usa - The gathering was the latest in a series of meetings with the carrier regarding potential air service opportunities
Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) Director Emilio T. González led a team of MDAD executives on a visit to Israel last week for meetings with senior officials from EL AL Israel Airlines and "Ben Gurion... more
AirportsA record 37.3 million passengers arrived at Hamad International Airport in 2016
Doha, Qatar - Significant investments made to increase airport capacity and upgrade services
Hamad International Airport (HIA) accomplished a new record of passenger traffic and aircraft movements in 2016, handling 37.3 million passengers and 245,800 landings and take-offs during the year. This... more
AirlinesAirplanes and health. Emirates sets standards for on-board medical care
Dubai, UAE - Crew training, equipment and making the right call
Flight diversions due to inflight medical emergencies make up a tiny portion of the millions of flights operated annually, but it is costly for airlines. With more people traveling by air, the actual number... more
Airports2017 starts where 2016 left off for Liverpool Airport
Liverpool, UK - Over 320,000 an increase of 5% compared to last year
A busy January for Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" ("LJLA") helped take passenger numbers for the month to over 320,000 –an increase of 5% compared to January 2016 and the Airport’s 24th consecutive mon... more
Civil aviationBudapest Airport bestows best business partners
Budapest, Hungary - Its 10th Annual Awards ceremony hosted last week
Budapest Airport last week hosted its 10th Annual Awards Ceremony, an evening of recognition for its airlines and other highly-valued business partners which have made important contributions during another... more
AirlinesQatar Airways launches the world's longest flight on new Auckland service
Milan, Italy - Airline kicks off 20th anniversary celebrations with record-breaking flight
It was a historic moment for Qatar Airways today, as it launched its new record-breaking Auckland service on one of the country’s most significant days of the year – "Waitangi Day". As the first its fli... more
Conferences"Hamburg Aviation Conference 2017". Always connected: opportunities for aviation
Hamburg, Germany - The event will take place on February 8 and 9 with over 200 experts
Taking out your smartphone to book your flight, review the accommodation, cash in on a discount in the airport shop and then share some holiday snaps with your friends – this is everyday behaviour nowadays. T... more
ReportPlanes and immigration. Appeal Court rejects Trump's request, people hurry up to enter USA
Washington, USA - A federal judge suspended his executive order and the Department of Justice lodged appeal: now the Court asks to advocate the reasons of the presidential decision
It's a race against time to boarding planes to USA after that yesterday the Appeal Court rejected the request by the United States Department of Justice against the decision of the federal judge from Seattle... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport in Italy. Alitalia: Filt Cgil: the same critical situation of two months ago, strike confirmed for next February 23
Rome, Italy - The declarations by Nino Cortorillo, union's national secretary
"The strike of next February 23, not having had useful news, is absolutely confirmed and actually the reasons are reinforced still more". Nino Cortorillo, national secretary of the Filt Cgil union affirmed... more
IndustryChina, C-919 plane: maiden flight in March, will it be on time?
Shanghai , China - After years of delays a prototype of the aircraft started tests in Shanghai. Comac expects to sell 2300 units
It's years that Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) -the Chinese State-owned aerospace manufacturer- announced the intention to build a single-aisle aircraft able to compete with Airbus and... more
PeopleAngelino Alfano received his Qatari Minister of Foreign Affairs
Rome, Italy - Focused on the bilateral relations between the two countries
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, receives his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed Al-Thani, at the Farnesina last Friday. The rich agenda of the talks focused... more