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AirportsLiverpool Airport: busy Christmas and New Year getaway expected at LJLA
Liverpool, UK - And Santa brings early gift with news of additional easyJet flight to Zante next Summer
Liverpool "John Lennon" Airport (LJLA) is once again gearing up for the great Christmas and New Year ‘Getaway’, with over 165,000 passengers expected to pass through the Airport over the two week Christmas and... more
CuriositiesBritish Airways: the numbers on Christmas day; ditch the sleigh, fly
Milan, Italy - The preferred destinations during this period this year are New York, Los Angeles, Geneva, Amsterdam and Madrid
British Airways is preparing for Christmas 2015 with more than 450 of its pilots expecting to fly 35,000 customers across the world on December 25. There will be over 3,400 BA cabin crew on duty on Christmas... more
AirlinesAlitalia offers a new service starting next week
Rome, Italy - Free chauffeur car service for business class travellers to 35 destinations
Starting next week Alitalia will offer a complimentary chauffeur car service for its business class customers who fly to 35 destinations served directly or via Abu Dhabi. The chauffeur car service is... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia grows in China through new code-share deal with China Southern
Rome, Italy - And its new Rome-Wuhan-Guangzhou flight
Alitalia is set to improve its presence in China thanks to a new code-share agreement with China Southern that covers a total of 28 destinations in Italy and China. The deal signing last night (Thursday... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo: Sören Stark to be board member operations
Frankfurt, Germany - After 28 years in Lufthansa Management, Karl-Rudolf Rupprecht is retiring
Effective 1 April 2016, Sören Stark will be appointed to the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo with responsibility for Operations. The 48-year-old industrial engineer is currently in charge of aircraft... more
AirlinesAirplanes, carriers and jobs. Finnair: further details about cabin crew hiring. Apply by 20/12/2015
Helsinki, Finland - The requirements to send the application
Finnair, established in 1923, is now looking for new customer-oriented team players to join its cabin crew responsible for cabin safety and service on its flights. What is required to become a cabin crew... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines statement on the US and Cuba agreeing to reinstitute air service
Chicago, Usa - "Reached this historic arrangement"
United Airlines issued the following statement today after the US and Cuban governments agreed to reinstitute scheduled air service between the two nations. "United Airlines congratulates the US and Cuban... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers the first Swedish NH-90 for antisubmarine warfare
Donauwörth, Germany - In the frame of the ceremony, signed a contract to modify other units from SAR to ASW configuration
Airbus Helicopters delivered today the first Swedish NH-90 in full anti-submarine warfare (ASW) configuration to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration FMV (Försvarets Materielverk). The fully-qualified... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia launches new "Transit Team": specialist unit to help customers with quick flight connections at Rome-Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - Staff in easily recognisable new uniform
Alitalia has launched a new customer service initiative at Rome-Fiumicino airport called "Transit Team" which is a dedicated unit to help air travellers switch efficiently from one aircraft to another. The... more
IndustryBoeing: statement on China Southern Airlines' commitment for 80 B-737 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - The order will be posted on its website once all contingencies are cleared
Boeing unveiled that China Southern Airlines has announced a commitment to purchase 80 B-737 aircraft. The commitment includes a combination of 30 Next-Generation 737s and 50 B-737 MAX airplanes, valued... more
IndustryJet2.com finalize order for three additional B-737/800NG aircraft
Leeds, UK - Deal brings its order total to 30 Boeing airplanes over the last three months
Boeing and UK Leisure Airline Jet2.com finalized an order today for three Next Generation B-737/800 airplanes, valued at USD 288 million at current list prices. The carrier previously ordered 27 Next... more
AirlinesLatam Airlines Group expands at Miami Airport with its first maintenance hangar in the US
Miami, Usa - New facility represents $15 million investment
LATAM Airlines Group, the airline group for cargo flights in Latin America and one of the largest overall in the world, hosted a ceremony at Miami International Airport on December 16 to celebrate the... more
AirportsBudapest Airport: strong lender confidence allows it to reprice debt
Budapest, Hungary - As traffic soars past 10 million last December 10
Just a year after Budapest Airport's award winning €1.3 billion debt refinancing, the airport's significantly above-average traffic growth, and very strong financial performance, has allowed the Hungarian g... more
AirportsNew hotel opened at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport
Amsterdam, Holland - It has 433 rooms
The new "Hilton" hotel Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport opens its doors to its first guests today. With 433 rooms, 23 conference rooms, a ballroom and a total area of 40,150 square metres, this new facility... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Alitalia appoints new CEO: it is Cramer Ball
Rome, Italy - from early March 2016
Alitalia has appointed Cramer Ball as a member of its board of directors, designated to be appointed as Chief Executive Officer from early March 2016. A shareholders meeting convened today, chaired by... more
PeopleAircraft. FAA administrator visits Israel this week
Washington, Usa - The Authority and the State have released a joint statement
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta’s visited Israel this week as part of his commitment to further US global leadership in aviation. As part of the visit, the FAA is released a... more
Press releaseDrone aircraft. EC: a European border and Coast Guard to protect Europe's external borders
Strasbourg, France - An important set of measures adopted yesterday
The European Commission adopted yesterday an important set of measures to manage the EU's external borders and protect our Schengen area without internal borders. These proposals will help to manage migration... more
Press releaseEC. Implementing the European agenda on migration: progress reports on Greece, Italy and the Westrn Balkans
Strasbourg, France - They have been published yesterday
The Commission has published yesterday three Progress Reports on measures to tackle the refugee and migration crisis in Italy, Greece and along the Western Balkans Route. The Reports assess progress on... more
IndustryMRJ aircraft: notice regarding its development schedule
Nagoya, Japan - The results of the review will be released before the end of December
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) are currently continuing flight tests of the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) aircraft. The two companies are now reviewing entire schedule... more
HelicoptersBell 505 helicopter: Arrius 2R engine successfully passes EASA certification
Bordes, France - Officially launched at the "2013 Paris Air Show"
Bell Helicopter and Turbomeca announce that the French industry has received EASA engine type certification for its Arrius 2R engine, that powers the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X. With seven million flight hours... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. 2015 European ATM Master Plan gives further boost to Europe’s leading role in aviation
Brussels, Belgium - The members of the Administrative Board of the SESAR JU have approved this year edition of it
The members of the Administrative Board of the SESAR Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) have formally approved the 2015 edition of the European ATM Master Plan, the main planning tool for air traffic management... more
AirlinesJet Airways to launch daily flights to Amsterdam
Mumbai, India - From Mumbai, Delhi and Toronto
Jet Airways has announced the launch of daily non-stop services between India and Amsterdam. With effect from March 27, 2016, the carrier will operate two daily non-stop flights to Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport,... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. Alitalia and Air Seychelles expand code-share agreement
Rome, Italy - To offer more travel options from Italy to these islands
Alitalia, Italy’s leading carrier, and Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, have enhanced their code-share agreement to provide Italian air travellers with access to Seychelles. Beginning D... more
IndustryChina Postal Airlines announces purchase of 10 NG B-737 Boeing Converted Freighter airplanes
Beijing, China - The industry extends the valuable service life of a passenger aircraft by modifying it to function as a freighter
Boeing announced today an agreement with China Postal Airlines for 10 Next-Generation 737 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs), pending a program launch. Through its converted freighter programs, the industry... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Austrian Airlines, increase in passenger volume
Milan, Italy - From January to November 2015, it carried more than 10 million
Austrian Airlines carried more than 785,500 passengers in November 2015. This corresponds to a year-on-year increase of 1.9 percent from November 2014, although the flight offering measured in available... more
AirlinesAlitalia: no miles to expire in 2016 for its "MilleMiglia" frequent flyer programme
Rome, Italy - A double bonus for its members
A double bonus for members of Alitalia’s "MilleMiglia" loyalty programme has been announced. Miles earned in the last three years will not expiry on 31 August 2016 when the current programme was scheduled t... more
IndustryFrance confirms order for eight A-330MRTT tanker airplanes
Seville, Spain - Aircraft form second tranche of commitment for 12 announced in 2014
Airbus Defence and Space has received a firm order from the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) for a further eight A-330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) aircraft. The planes constitute the second... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. Emirates expands network in Mainland China
Dubai, UAE - With four weekly flights starting from 3rd May 2016
Emirates announced that it will expand its services in mainland China with four weekly flights to Yinchuan (INC) and Zhengzhou (CGO), starting from 3rd May 2016. These services will expand its destination... more
IndustryLockheed Martin delivered 2,500th C-130 Hercules airplane
Marietta, Usa - The aircraft are operated from 68 nations and the global fleet has collectively logged more than 22 million flight hours
Lockheed Martin delivered the 2,500th C-130 from its production line. This landmark Hercules is an HC-130J Combat King II personnel recovery aircraft assigned to the US Air Force’s 71st Rescue Squadron, w... more
AirlinesIberia to resume flights to Johannesburg starting on 1st August 2016
Madrid, Spain - Served by a 278 seat A-330/300 airplane
Iberia is to resume flights to Johannesburg, starting next August. With this route, the airline has resumed all flights it left to restructure its business in 2013. The carrier will fly to Johannesburg... more
IndustryEmbraer Executive Jets delivers first Phenom 100E airplane in China
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Over 320 units are in operation in 26 countries
Embraer Executive Jets announced yesterday the delivery of the first Phenom 100E in China. The aircraft will be operated by Wanfeng Aviation, a subsidiary of Wanfeng Auto Holding Group. Based in Zhejiang... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters completes delivery of final two H-135s to JMSD
Tokyo, Japan - Of 15 aircraft on order, designated as TH-135 in Japan; fleet to be used for advanced training missions
Airbus Helicopters has successfully handed over the 14th and 15th H-135 training aircraft to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). This marks the delivery completion of 15 helicopters over the... more
IndustrySkyworld Aviation arranges the sale of an ATR-72/202 airplane to Summit Air
London, UK - The aircraft was previously registered as T7-COB and last operated with Royal Air Maroc Express
Skyworld Aviation has arranged the sale of an ATR-72/202 airplane, serial number 444 to Summit Air of Canada. The aircraft was delivered on 25th November 2015 and was flown to Toulouse to undergo a full... more
IndustryLM delivered final C-5M Super Galaxy airplane for 2015
Marietta, Usa - It is the 32nd modernized model to the USAF
Lockheed Martin (LM) delivered the 32nd modernized C-5M Super Galaxy to the US Air Force on Dec. 9. This aircraft was the ninth and final C-5M scheduled for delivery in 2015. The airplane was delivered... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. American Airlines Group reports record November traffic results
Fort Worth, Usa - Its total revenue passenger miles (RPMs) were 16.9 billion
American Airlines Group reported November 2015 and year-to-date traffic results. Its total revenue passenger miles (RPMs) were 16.9 billion, up 4.3 percent versus November 2014 and were a record for the... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA announces small UAS registration rule
Washington, USA - Registration is a statutory requirement that applies to all aircraft
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced a streamlined and user-friendly web-based aircraft registration process for owners of small unmanned aircraft (... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways wins "World’s Leading Airline" award for seventh consecutive year
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The airline received other three awards
Etihad Airways has crowned a positive 2015 by collecting the "World’s Leading Airline" award for the seventh consecutive year at the annual "World Travel Awards" (WTA) ceremony 2015. The event was held b... more
IndustryBraathens Aviation orders 4 additional ATR-72/600 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The Swedish group converts four of its ten options of the "Paris Air Show 2015" deal
ATR and Stockholm-based Braathens Aviation (BA) announce their agreement for the purchase of four additional -72/600 airplanes. Today’s announcement represents the conversion into firm orders of four o... more
AirportsAirplanes. Fraport-Copelouzos Consortium signs contracts for managing 14 Greek airports
Frankfurt, Germany - Transfer expected in Autumn of 2016
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide and its Greek partner Copelouzos Group today signed contracts with the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) for the 40-year concessions to operate,... more
SecurityAirplanes and carriers. EC updated the black-list -Specials-
Brussels, Belgium - The Kazakh Air Astana cleared, but Iraqi Airways added
The European Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union (Black-list), only days after... more
Press releaseAirplanes. EC updated the EU air safety list -Specials
Brussels, Belgium - The update clears Kazakh carrier Air Astana, but adds Iraqi Airways
The European Commission has yesterday updated the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union. The update clears... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia flies into top 20 league table of punctual airlines in November
Rome, Italy - With 86 per cent of its fleet of aircraft depart on time
Alitalia’s take-off record in November saw 86 per cent of its fleet of aircraft depart on time putting the Italian carrier in the top 20 of punctual global airlines. The airline operates 16,000 flights a... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft. Skyrobotic announces certifications for the Italian facility
Rome, Italy - And it continues to strengthen its commitment to aerospace industry
Skyrobotic, a company active in the development, design, production and marketing of unmanned aircraft systems (SAPR) in mini and micro classes for civil and commercial use, part of Italeaf Group, has... more
IndustryAirbus C-295W aircraft completes its tour of Latin America
Seville, Spain - During a month on the continent stops in Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Panama and Mexico
An Airbus C-295W aircraft belonging to the Mexican Navy (SEMAR) and operated by a mixed crew from Airbus Defence and Space (DS) and SEMAR/FAM (Mexican Air Force) today completed a month-long tour through... more
PeopleAirports and roles. André van den Berg to join Schiphol Group Management Board
Amsterdam, Holland - As the new Executive VP & CCO with effect from 1 April 2016
André van den Berg (52) has been appointed to the Schiphol Group Management Board as the new Executive Vice-President & Chief Commercial Officer with effect from 1 April 2016. He is taking over from Maarten... more
CargoEmirates SkyCargo ships 35,000 tonnes of cool chain products through its new hub in Dubai -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - Two particular services designed to protect refrigerate cargo
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, recently shipped its 35,000th tonne of Cool Chain products through its exclusive freighter hub at "Al Maktoum International"-Dubai World Central (DWC)... more
SecurityAircraft and safety. UK Airprox Board publishes report of November -Specials
London, UK - 19 events divided in five different levels of risks
The UK Airprox Board (UKAB) has published its most recent assessments of airprox incidents involving civil and military aircraft concerning the month of November. Assessment Summary Sheet for UKAB Meeting... more
IndustryEmbraer Executive Jets receives Legacy 650 aircraft order in the Middle East
São José dos Campos, Brazil - To an undisclosed customer
Embraer Executive Jets announced yesterday the order for a new Legacy 650 large jet to an undisclosed customer, based in the Middle East. This order adds to the 29 Legacy 650s and 600s that are currently... more
Civil aviationAircraft. SAAB delivers advanced wing component to Clean Sky project
Linkpoping, Sweden - The wing component is now ready for delivery
Defence and security company Saab has participated in Europe’s Clean Sky Smart Fixed Wing Aircraft (SFWA) project since 2008. Saab’s task was to produce an advanced natural laminar flow wing that reduces fue... more
AirlinesAirplanes and jobs. Finnair hires 400 between pilots and cabin crew
Milan, Italy - The candidatures will be sent by next December 20
Finnair begins the greatest hiring campaign in its history to prepare to a traffic growth on the long range. Besides about 70 pilots and 130 flight assistants selected this year, the company is looking... more