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AirportsNice Airport becomes the first carbon neutral airport in France
Nice, France - France’s third busiest airport achieves this status, certified by Airport Carbon Accreditation
Building on France’s highly regarded hosting of COP21, where new global targets to limit climate change were agreed during last year’s climate negotiations, the airport of Nice Côte d’Azur -France’s third bu... more
PeopleLufthansa Cargo: Supervisory Board extends Peter Gerber’s contract
Frankfurt, Germany - Cargo airline’s CEO confirmed for another five years
Peter Gerber will lead Lufthansa Cargo as CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board for another five years. The company’s Supervisory Board has unanimously agreed an early extension of his contract to 3... more
SecurityEASA strengthens medical requirements for aircraft pilots
Cologne, Germany - As part of its Action Plan following the Germanwings Flight 9525 accident
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) published a set of proposals to the European Commission for an update of the rules concerning pilots’ medical fitness, as part of its Action Plan following the G... more
Sport aviationTen Years Ago Today: Steve Fossett set a gliding world record by flying to above 15,000m
Lausanne, Switzerland - It still stands today
Ten years ago today (29 August 2016) famous aviator Steve Fossett set a gliding world record that still stands today. Flying with former NASA test pilot Einar Enevoldson the pair hit an absolute altitude... more
Civil aviationJapanese ministry approves Iberia’s inclusion to the joint business between Japan Airlines, British Airways and Finnair
Madrid, Spain - As from October 18, 2016
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has granted an extension of the anti-trust immunity to include Iberia in the joint business between Japan Airlines, British Airways a... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. Iata: Governments must clamp down on rogue lithium battery shippers
Geneva, Switzerland - Airline and manufacturers call for stricter enforcement and stiffer penalties
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) partnered with leaders of the lithium battery supply chain to demand stricter enforcement of international regulations regarding the transport of lithium... more
AirlinesChalair Aviation takes off on maiden flight from Hamburg Airport to Antwerp
Hamburg, Germany - French airline launches route with two daily frequency
As of today, the Hamburg–Antwerp route, so popular with business travellers, returns to Hamburg Airport’s route network. The airline Chalair Aviation will be operating two daily flights between the two... more
IndustrySaab SR-3 Surface Movement Radar reaches acceptance at Václav Havel Airport Prague
Linkoping, Sweden - The industry was awarded the contract to install the system in March of this year
Defence and security company Saab’s new SR-3 surface movement radar system has been formally accepted by the Air Navigation Services of the Czech Republic (ANS CR) for full operational use at Václav Ha... more
ReportMilitary aircraft almost "Touches" bathers on the coast of Portugal - VIDEO
Costa Nova, Portugal - The airplane was flying at low altitude because of the smoke provoked by the fires of last few days
It happened yesterday afternoon in Costa Nova do Prado, District Aveiro in Portugal. It seemed a typical day at the beach, but suddenly a thunderous noise coming from the sky. An airplane appeared from... more
Press releaseMigration crisis: 74% of Europeans want EU to do more
Strasbourg, France - According to the latest Eurobarometer poll commissioned by the European Parliament
The EU has experienced an unprecedented influx of migrants over the last few years. 74% of Europeans want the EU to do more to manage the situation, according to the latest Eurobarometer poll commissioned... more
ReportTask unit notice issued by the Italian Foreign Affairs Ministry on explosions in Thailandia: roads, air transports and airports regular
Rome, Italy - In case of emergency contact the Italian Embassy in Bangkok
Five explosions recorded in the morning on August 12, 2016 in Surat Thani (two), city at about 600 km from the capital, and minor explosions in Phuket (Patong) and Phang-nga (Kao Lak area) and in Hua Hin... more
ReportFloods in Skopje and Tetovo, Italy grants 200,000 euros in emergency aid
Rome, Italy - The contribuiton will help finance providing essential supplies
In response to the Government of Skopje's call for aid after the recent floods that have caused severe damage and displaced thousands, especially in the rural areas of Skopje and Tetovo, the Italian Foreign... more
Press releaseFresh chemical attack on Aleppo, in Syria. Amnesty International: a war crime
Rome, Italy - It is the third reported use of weapons in just two weeks in northern side of the Country
"The Syrian city of Aleppo has been hit by a suspected chlorine attack, which would amount to a war crime if confirmed, and constitutes an alarming sign that Syrian government forces are intensifying their... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes happy Summer holidays to everybody
Rome, Italy - The Agency will regularly open on Monday August 22
AVIONEWS communicates to own subscribers, readers and fans of social networks that will be closed next week (from Tuesday 16 to Friday 19). The publication of the news will start again regularly after... more
IndustryInvestigations for fraud against Airbus
London, United Kingdom - Illegality in some actions of the European industrial giant
The United Kingdom SFO (Serious Fraud Office) started last month an inquest for fraud and corruption against Airbus, the European company that manufactures civil aircraft based in Toulouse, France. The... more
CuriositiesWhen one says it is luck: he escapes an airplane crash and wins a million $, only in 24 h
Dubai, UAE - A 62 year-old Indian man kissed by the blindfolded Goddess
It happened to Mohammad Abdul Basheer Khadar, a 62 year-old Indian man who last week on Wednesday escaped an almost aircraft crash disaster, and on the same day, in the same airport, bought a lottery ticket... more
Civil aviationEuropean Parliament to offset its 2015 carbon emissions; a call for tender was opened in July and expires in September
Strasbourg, Frace - The contract value is EUR 249,000
The European Parliament aims to become the first 100% carbon neutral EU institution, as decided at the end of last year by the Bureau (President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors). In order to fulfil this... more
SecurityAiprlanes and security. United Airlines: TSA to modernize airport screening experience for customers at hub cities
Chicago, Usa - Automated lanes, redesigned checkpoints and Precheck enrollment centers
United Airlines (UA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced plans to further modernize the airport security experience at several of the airline's largest hubs, marking the latest... more
AirportsMiami Airport officials host TSA administrator
Miami, Usa - To discuss ongoing and future improvements and for an update on security operations
On August 9, Miami-Dade Aviation Director Emilio T. González and a team of Miami International Airport executives welcomed Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator Peter Neffenger to... more
Tilt-rotorsAW-609 tilt-rotor (airplane+helicopter): the first prototype lands at the Philadelphia facility
Rome, Italy - Leonardo-Finmeccanica confirms certification on track for 2018
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced today that the first flying AW-609 tilt-rotor (airplane and helicopter) prototype has arrived in Philadelphia following a recent resumption of flight testing. Departing... more
Civil defenseCivil Defense Department: Italian Canadair aircraft in Portugal to support and fight fires
Rome, Italy - The plane moved to this Country, after to have operated in Corsica in the last days
The Italian Canadair CL-415 airplane of the Fire Brigade, activated in the context of the European project named "Better Use of Forest Fire Extinguisghing Resources by Italy" and organized by the Civil... more
Military aviationLibya. Daesh vindicates the shot down of a fighter aircraft in Sirte
Sirte, Libya - And also the killing of the pilot
The military forces loyal to the Government of Tripoli had announced yesterday morning that they had “Lost communications with an airplane of the Libyan aviation", and through its press agency, Daesh v... more
Science and technologySouth African Airways: first flight with B-737/800 airplane to operate with biofuel made from locally grown tobacco plants
Rome, Italy - Operated last July between Johannesburg and Cape Town
The South African Airways Group (SAA) operated last July Africa’s first sustainable Biofuel flights. This SAA and Mango flights on B-737/800 airplanes between Johannesburg and Cape Town make history a... more
PeopleAirbus Group: Luc Hennekens to succeed Guus Dekkers
Toulouse, France - New Chief Information Officer brings airliner and consumer industry experience
Guus Dekkers, currently Chief Information Officer (CIO) with Airbus and Airbus Group, has decided to leave the company to pursue other opportunities outside Airbus Group as of end of September 2016. He... more
Sport aviationAirplanes. It happened today, on August 10, 1896: the "Glider King" died. Otto Lilienthal’s legacy lives on
Lausanne, Switzerland - Berlin-Tegel airport is named to him
Otto Lilienthal, the 'Glider King' who was an inspirational 19th-century aviation pioneer died 120-years ago on 10 August 1896. FAI (World Air Sports Federation) remembers his legacy today… Born in 1... more
PeopleMeeting between Erdogan and Putin: new economic contacts between Russia and Turkey
Saint Petersburg, Russia - Past contrasts are left behind
In the Palace of Constantine in Strelna, Saint Petersburg, the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took place yesterday, starting a new peace between... more
PeopleLibya: Italian Undersecretary of State Amendola in Tripoli to meet Libyan government representatives
Rome, Italy - He confirmed Italy's support and discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation
Italian Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, was in Tripoli in Libya yesterday to meet the following representatives: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed Taher Siyala; Minister... more
AirportsFraport, figures in July 2016: restrained tourist bookings continue to impact passenger traffic at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - Fraport's Group airports again report mixed results
In July 2016, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed a total of 6.1 million passengers, representing a 2.0 percent decline year-on-year. Traffic continued to be impacted by restrained tourist bookings, reflecting... more
AirportsAirport of Madrid. A passenger in delay catches the airplane "On the fly"...-VIDEO
Madrid, Spain - Can an access to the finger be left unattended?
From today on stop to the endless queues in the airports. An Irish passenger of a Ryanair flight found the solution, showing how it is possible to arrive a few minutes before the take-off and be able to... more
CuriositiesAlitalia partner to help social canteeen in Rio during the Games
Rome, Italy - The project is a continuation of the model in Milan launched last year during the "Expo" exhibition
Alitalia has partnered with one the world’s best restaurateurs to feed people in need during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The Italian airline has joined a project set up by the c... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Delta Air Lines: slow recovery of flights for the American carrier
Washington, USA - Additional problems this morning. Refunds and vouchers for passengers
At least half of the flights of the Delta Air Lines was cancelled or delayed yesterday and today because of the problem in the computer system that happened yesterday, when around 1000 flights were cancelled;... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica explains to AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - About the news "Time of 'Cleaning' in Leonardo-Finmeccanica"
We receive and publish for right to reply -as our habit, and so that our readers can draw their considerations- what our Agency received from Leonardo-Finmeccanica: “Dear Director, In relation t... more
Science and technologySafe take-off and landing for airplanes: designed a dispositive identifying possible residues on runways
Austin, Usa - The revolutionary device comes from Japan
In occasion of the technology fair "NIWeek" organized every year in Austin (Texas, USA) by National Instruments some very interesting projects were presented, among which a radar identifying the presence... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo takes over time:matters
Frankfurt, Germany - Financial investor Aheim Capital and management sell their shares in the express logistics company
Lufthansa Cargo took over complete ownership of the time:matters Group, experts in global sameday delivery and time-critical international spare part logistics. The cargo airline, which spun off time:matters... more
AirportsOslo Airport strengthens the focus on Asia
Oslo, Norway - Avinor has decided to appoint Ulv Elbirk in a consultant role
Avinor, the company managing 46 airports in Norway, has decided to scale up the efforts to better connect Oslo and Norway with the Asian continent. To spearhead these efforts Avinor has decided to appoint... more
HelicoptersKuwait Ministry of Defence orders 30 H-225M "Caracal" helicopters
Marignane, France - Country becomes seventh Nation to order this model
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Kuwait Ministry of Defence for the purchase of 30 H-225M Caracal multirole utility helicopters as well as an associated support and services package, during... more
DiscussionsOpening ceremony of the "Rio 2016" Olympic Games: homage to the 14 bis airplane by Alberto Santos-Dumont
Rome, Italy - Specifications of the aircraft and short life story of its designer
During the opening ceremony of the 31st edition of the Olympic Games (ongoing from August 5 to 21 in Rio de Janeiro) different moments in various sectors have been explained to represent and describe the... more
CuriositiesUSA: flight prices discount: the "Cheap Flight Day" is coming
Washington, USA - Those who have not had any vacations yet or want to replay get ready...
It seems to fall around August 23rd the “Cheap Flight Day” in the United States, which is the day when all flight tickets go from exorbitant high season to far more moderate low season prices, enduring a r... more
DiscussionsNagasaki, today the 71st anniversary of the second atomic bomb launched by a B-29 airplane
Rome, Italy - After that one in Hiroshima three days before, on August 6, 1945
Nagasaki during World War II The city of Nagasaki had been one of the largest seaports in southern Japan, and was of great wartime importance because of its wide-ranging industrial activity, including... more
AirportsAirplanes and results. Aci Europe: airports report 4.9% traffic growth during tumultuous first half of 2016
Brussels, Belgium - passenger traffic in the EU during H1 (the first half of the year) grew by a robust +6.2%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its airport traffic report for June, Q2 and the first half of 2016. The report is the only air transport report, which includes all types of civil... more
CargoOver the drones. Soon it will be a real airplane to deliver for Amazon -VIDEO
Seattle, Usa - Guarantee of extreme speed for Prime orders
The electronic commerce company Amazon presented in occasion of the “Boeing Seafair Air Show” (annual event taking place in Seattle) last week-end the airplane that it will dedicate to the program Pri... more
Curiosities"Restaur-airplanes" arrive also to China...
Wuhan, China - In a great quarter, approachable prizes on a B-737, and outdoors entertainment for children
A Chinese man named Li Liang has opened a restaurant inside an old airplane B-737, and called it “Lily Airways”. The “Restaur-airplane” is in Optics Valley Pedestrian Street, one of the most famous and in... more
AirportsParalysis for Delta Air Lines: air connections in delay or suspended because of computer outage
Washington, USA - Serious problems in several European and American cities
The computers of the American airline Delta Air Lines stopped this morning right in the central system, causing impossibility to make check-ins in every airport where the airline works. It was communicated... more
AirportsSuccessful partnership between Hamburg Airport and United Airlines
Hamburg, Germany - 1-millionth passenger on the Hamburg-NY route
Today, the 1-millionth passenger on the route from Hamburg to the New York hub of Newark Liberty International was welcomed at Hamburg Airport. The successful long-haul route has been operated by the US... more
CargoIATA Cargo XML standard accepted by the US Customs and Border Protection Agency
Geneva, Switzerland - To collect advance cross-border data on US export shipments
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced today that IATA’s Cargo-XML messaging standard will be utilized by the US Customs and Border Protection Agency (US-CBP) to collect advance c... more
AirportsAutogrill: the Group completes its offering in the US airport channel
Milan, Italy - Acquisition to be completed by the end of 2016
Autogrill Group announces that it has reached an agreement, through its subsidiary HMSHost, to buy Stellar Partners, a US specialist airport convenience retailer. The transaction strengthens the Group’s b... more
MiscellaneousDead passengers on board of airplanes: almost no guidelines for the airlines?
Singapore, Singapore - Singapore Airlines tries at least to give dignity to corpes during the journey
It seems that medical emergency cases on board of an airplane are around one on 600 flights, often because of heart or breathing issues. In case a passenger dies on board of an airplane, one needs to... more
SecurityCargo airplane accident at the airport of Bergamo, Italy (2). Italian ANSV's update: "Black boxes" and aircraft data
Rome, Italy - Besides bullettins regarding weather situation in that moment. The Hungarian investigative authority admitted to the inquiry
ANSV (the Italian Air Safety Board), regarding the accident occurred today (on August 5) at the B-737/400 cargo airplane registration HA-FAX at Bergamo airport, informs that in coordination with the judicial... more
AirlinesEmirates to resume flights to Conakry, Guinea
Dubai, UAE - The airline first launched it in October 2013
Emirates has announced that it will resume flights to Conakry, the capital of Guinea, from 30th October 2016. The flight to Conakry will be linked to Emirates’ four times weekly service between Dubai a... more
ReportCoup d'état failes. Rebel aircraft F-16 was supposed to beat President Erdogan down. But because of lack of fuel...
Ankara, Turkey - Everything justifies arrests and purges, even the most colorful stories. But is it true?
A colored story to be taken with a grain of salt, like everything concerning the attempt of coup d’état (golpe) in Turkey last July 15th which strongly supported the desire of purge of the President Er... more