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CargoAirplanes and carriers. United and Lufthansa plan enhanced cargo cooperation between US–Europe
Chicago, Usa - Customers to benefit from increased network and service options
United Airlines and Lufthansa plan to enhance their current cooperation to include cargo cooperation by United Cargo and Lufthansa Cargo on routes between the US and Europe. The parties are discussing... more
ConferencesAirplanes and events. "ACI Europe Exchange" in Istanbul, hosted by iGA
Brussels, Belgium - The 10th edition yesterday and today at the new Congress Center
İGA Havalimanı İşletmesi A.Ş –the company building the world’s biggest new airport north of Istanbul is yesterday and today hosting the "10th ACI Airport Exchange" at the prestigious new Istanbul Congress... more
AirportsFraport: its interests on the Greek airports
Athens, Greece - The German company close to the agreement for the 40 year grant of 14 Hellenic airports
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide, known as Fraport, is concluding (within ten days) the agreement of 14 Greek airports. It is already protagonist of the world airport field having the management... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: airlines continue to improve profitability
Geneva, Switzerland - 5.1% net profit margin for 2016
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its airline industry outlook for 2016 which sees an average net profit margin of 5.1% being generated with total net profits of $36.3 billion.... more
AirlinesEmirates to add a third daily flight to Riyadh
Dubai, UAE - So far this year, over 450,000 passengers have travelled on the service
Emirates will boost its services to Riyadh with the addition of a third daily flight to the Saudi capital from 15 December 2015. The addition of the third daily service will take the total number of weekly... more
PeopleSkyworld Aviation expands the team in Australasia
London, UK - It announced the appointment of Harry Forsythe as Marketing Representative
Skyworld Aviation announced the appointment of Harry Forsythe as Marketing Representative, based in Sydney, Australia. Harry will assist Skyworld Aviation in further developing its presence in the expanding... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. SESAR and Clean Sky strengthen coordination for innovative aviation
Brussels, Belgium - In order to foster closer links between the two research and innovation programmes
The Clean Sky and SESAR Joint Undertakings (JUs) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in order to foster closer links between the two research and innovation (R&I) programmes. The purpose of the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Star Alliance: during the CEB, member carrier CEOs review 2015 and agree priorities for 2016
Chicago, Usa - United hosted it this year in Chicago
The Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB) met this week for its annual review of the aviation industry landscape, the performance and competitive positioning of the Alliance and to analyse progress... more
AirportsAirplanes and airports. Dubai International’s passenger numbers top 6.25 million in October
Dubai, UAE - Traffic rose 4.4 per cent
Passenger traffic at Dubai International, rose 4.4 per cent in October, according to a traffic report issued yesterday by operator Dubai Airports. Passenger numbers in October totalled 6,250,810, compared... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in November 2015
Frankfurt, Germany - Lufthansa's strike strongly impacts traffic statistics at FRA
Frankfurt Airport's (FRA) traffic in November 2015 was impacted strongly by Lufthansa's flight attendant strike. The week-long walkout and its effects on the days following the strike resulted in about... more
SecurityFollow-up of Germanwings airplane flight 9525 accident. EASA workshop focuses on the medical fitness of pilots
Cologne, Germany - The proposals covered different areas
At a workshop organised in Cologne on 7 and 8 December 2015, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) presented draft proposals on how to implement the recommendations made in July 2015 by the EASA-led... more
AirlinesUnited reports November 2015 operational performance
Chicago, Usa - Traffic RPM +4.2% and capacity ASM +1.9%
United Airlines (UAL) reported November 2015 operational results. UAL's November 2015 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 4.2 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat miles)... more
IndustryATR received EASA certification for high-density cabin layout
Toulouse, France - The industry brings maximum capacity of the -72 aircraft to 78 seats
The high-density seating configuration option for the ATR-72/600 aircraft has received its certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Using the existing airframe, the new high density... more
AirportsAircraft and figures. Aci Europe: EU airport traffic up 6.3% in October
Brussels, Belgium - with Non-EU traffic at +3.7%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE released its traffic report for October 2015. The report is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights: network,... more
AirlinesEmirates announced aircraft fleet retirement schedule for 2016
Dubai, UAE - 13 more aircraft will be retired in 2017 and another 13 in 2018
Emirates has announced its fleet plans for 2016. In total, the airline will retire 26 aircraft, including 12 A-330/300s, 4 A-340/300s, 1 A-340/500, 6 B-777/200ERs, 2 B-777/300s and 1 B-777/300ER. The average... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport (5). AEA welcomed long-waited One Stop Security agreement with Canada
Brussels, Belgium - From 1st March 2016 onwards
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) welcomed the announcement by the European Commission on the conclusion of a One Stop Security agreement with Canada. From 1st March 2016 onwards, all passengers... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport (4). Aci Europe: airports welcomed Bulc's new aviation strategy
Brussels, Belgium - It includes a set of actions aimed at opening up access to key external markets
The airport industry welcomed the adoption by the European Commission of a new strategy for European aviation. This strategy in based on a long-term vision for the airplane transport sector, with a primary... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport (3). EC's Aviation strategy: Europe's airspace users' associations call for more concrete measures
Brussels, Belgium - The joint reaction by six ones to it
The European airspace user associations (AEA, EBAA, EEA, ELFAA, ERA and IACA ) welcome the European Commission's initiative to develop and implement an "Aviation Strategy for Europe". The associations... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport (2). EU Package sends a positive signal by stressing that aviation is a “Key enabler”
Brussels, Belgium - Drones represent a sector with a significant growth potential
The EU Commission’s long-awaited ‘Aviation Package’ published sends a positive signal by stressing that aviation is a “Key enabler” of economic growth, job generation, and connectivity. Together with the... more
HelicoptersR-66 helicopter passes long-awaited snow test
Torrance, Usa - The stringent test requires extended flight in weather conditions that are difficult to find even in Canada
On November 13th, in Spray Lakes, Canada, Robinson’s R-66 Turbine helicopter passed the FAA's and Transport Canada's test to allow flight in snow conditions. The stringent test requires extended flight i... more
ReportMoscow uses submarine placed in the Mediterranean to hit targets in Syria
Moscow, Russia - The Russian defence minister confirmed it
The Defence Minister, Serghei Shoigu, communicated to the President Vladimir Putin, that the Rostov sul Don submarine launched Calibre cruise missiles against "Two terrorist bastions" around Raqqa, the... more
IndustryBoeing debuts first B-737 MAX 8 airplane
Washington, Usa - New single-aisle aircraft rolls out of paint in striking livery
Thousands of Boeing employees in Renton, Wash., celebrated yesterday the completion of final assembly of the first 737 MAX 8. The production-complete airplane rolled out of the Renton factory and into... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers the first two H-145M to the German Armed Forces
Donauwörth, Germany - Military version of the multi-role aircraft
Airbus Helicopters delivered yesterday the first two lightweight military multi-role H-145M helicopters (LUH SOF) to the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). The helicopters will be used by the Kommando Spezialkräfte... more
Conferences"ICF". Airplanes and safety. EASA strengthens further its international links
Cologne, Germany - The 5th meeting takes place today and tomorrow in Hong Kong
The 5th meeting of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) with its international partners, the aviation safety authorities and oversight organisations, takes place on 9 and 10 December 2015 in Hong-Kong.... more
AirlinesAlitalia renovates cabin interiors of its whole medium haul aircraft fleet with new leather seats
Rome, Italy - The refurbishment project will be completed by April next year
A major cabin refurbishment of Alitalia’s short and medium fleet of 96 aircraft has begun with the project earmarked for completion by April next year. Four aircraft a week –both Airbus and Embraer mod... more
AirportsHamburg Airport renewing main apron for aircraft from March 2016
Hamburg, Germany - New record in figures: its 15-millionth passenger for the year
Hamburg Airport is planning the comprehensive renewal of the main apron (Apron 1), with a total surface area of 330,000 square metres. The work is planned for the period 2016–2020. The investment of a... more
Press releaseAirplanes and transport. EC presents a new aviation strategy for Europe -VIDEO
Brussels, Belgium - Three core priorities of President Jean-Claude Juncker
The European Commission adopted a new Aviation Strategy for Europe, a milestone initiative to boost Europe's economy, strengthen its industrial base and reinforce its global leadership position. These... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: launch of Cygnus
Turin, Italy - The The first enhanced version with Portable on Board Printer 3D
The fifth of eleven Cygnus resupply vessels for the International Space Station (ISS) was successfully launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on an Atlas V rocket. The Cygnus spacecraft... more
AerospaceVirgin Galactic: LauncherOne program to use dedicated B-747/400 aircraft to small satellite launch service -VIDEO
San Antonio, Usa - The carrier aircraft can also be deployed from any runway capable of 747 operations
Virgin Galactic introduced the newest addition to its fleet of vehicles yesterday as part of a technical update on its LauncherOne small satellite launch service. The B-747/400 commercial jet aircraft,... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Immaculate Conception to everybody
Rome, Italy - The Agency, after a long week-end, will open next Wednesday 9
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, readers, fans of social networks that it will close for the next long week-end, on the occasion of the Immaculate Conception festivity. The Agency will open... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. ECC-Net report 2015: still difficult for consumers to receive compensation in case of delayed and cancelled flights
Rome, Italy - The 28 CEC in UE Countries received more than 4000 complaints
The number of people travelling by airplane keeps increasing. That is why air passenger rights are one of the most important consumer rights within the EU. However, since the beginning of 2015, European... more
AirportsWarsaw "Chopin Airport" enjoys continuous growth in November
Warsaw, Poland - It has handled 777 thousand travellers
In November Warsaw "Chopin Airport" handled 777 thousand travellers. Compared to November 2014 it is a 4.1 percent increase. From January to November 2015 10.5 million passengers were handled at the... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force receives the first F-35 airplane assembled in Italy
Rome, Italy - The delivery ceremony of the JSF took place yesterday at the base of the AMI in Cameri
The delivery ceremony of the first Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft entirely built in Italy took place yesterday, December 3, at the Italian Air Force (AMI) base in Cameri, near Novara. Military and... more
HelicoptersH-225 helicopter receives Russian certification
Marignane, France - First foreign heavy aircraft to receive it in this Country; the de-icing system fitted for all weather conditions
Airbus Helicopters announced the certification of the H-225 by Russian Certification Authorities as it is the first time in history that a foreign heavy class aircraft has been certified in Russia. The... more
IndustryBoeing completes detailed design for the B-787/10 Dreamliner airplane
Washington, Usa - Reached this milestone nearly two weeks early; it is on track for major assembly in 2016
Boeing has completed detailed design for the 787/10 Dreamliner airplane, achieving another major milestone in the development of the newest member of the family. Its engineers reached the key milestone... more
IndustryBoeing, Canadian aviation industry launch sustainable biofuel project
Vancouver, Canada - Research institutions collaborate to make jet fuel from forest residues
Boeing, the University of British Columbia (UBC) and SkyNRG, with support from Canada's aviation industry and other stakeholders, are collaborating to turn leftover branches, sawdust and other forest-industry... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and events. Alitalia and Jubilee: more than 20 million pilgrims expected to arrive from all over the world
Rome, Italy - The airline is the official carrier of Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi
Alitalia is the official carrier of Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi (ORP), the official tour operator of the Vatican, with the aim to promote the development of incoming religious tourism to Rome, during the... more
AirlinesVivaColombia launches first US flights with service from Miami
Miami, Usa - Medellín service began December 2; Bogotá service starts on December 16
International low-cost carrier VivaColombia launched its first service in the United States when it began flights between Miami International Airport and Medellín, Colombia. The budget carrier, which... more
AirlinesEmirates operates first A-380 airplane service to Copenhagen
Dubai, UAE - First Scandinavian airport to welcome the iconic superjumbo
Emirates expanded its network of destinations served by the A-380 aircraft with the launch of the first A-380 service to Copenhagen, Denmark, 36th destination of the airline to boast a scheduled service... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. IATA: passenger traffic maintains strong growth trend in October
Geneva, Switzerland - For both domestic and international markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for October showing continued strong demand growth for both domestic and international traffic compared to... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. Airbus Foundation and Vietnam Airlines transported gifts on airline’s fourth A-350 XWB
Toulouse, France - Taking advantage of the delivery, destined to the Hanoi Heart Hospital
The Airbus Foundation has used the delivery of Vietnam Airlines’ fourth A-350 XWB airplane to transport a selection of toys, games and books from Toulouse to the Hanoi Heart Hospital in Vietnam. The g... more
IndustryDrone aircraft. Finmeccanica-Selex Es presents the surveillance technologies helping to secure NATO
Turin, Italy - Its contribution to the AGS programme is delivered from the company’s Caselle plant outside of Turin, where around 350 people are employed
Today in Turin, Finmeccanica-Selex ES presented a number of surveillance technologies chosen by NATO to help provide security for the organisation’s member countries. Launched in 2012, the NATO Alliance G... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: successful launch for Lisa Pathfinder satellite (2)
Rome, Italy - The industry provided on-board and ground segment equipment
The LISA Pathfinder satellite, a European Space Agency (ESA) mission, was successfully launched from the Kourou launch site in French Guiana. Thales Alenia Space has supplied on-board and ground segment... more
AirportsPassenger growth continues at Liverpool Airport with 19% increase in November
Liverpool, UK - "John Lennon" recorded a 10th successive month of growth
Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) recorded a 10th successive month of growth during November with a significant increase of over 19% compared to the same period last year. Over 313,000 passengers... more
AirlinesAlitalia wins award for inflight dining quality
Rome, Italy - Readers of "Global Traveler" vote the carrier in number one spot
Alitalia was won a coveted award for its in-flight food by the readers of US publication "Global Traveler". The "Best Airline Cuisine" award follows a survey in the magazine of nearly 25,000 frequent... more
PeopleSan Francisco Airport: its director John L. Martin announces his retirement, after 20 years
San Francisco, Usa - A search for next one will be conducted in coming months
San Francisco International Airport Director John L. Martin has announced that after 20 years leading the nation’s 7th busiest airport, he will retire in summer 2016. A search for SFO’s next airport dir... more
AirportsAir India connects San Francisco with a non-stop flight from Delhi, served with a B-777/200LR aircraft
San Francisco, Usa - The flight offers a 3-cabin configuration
Air India’s inaugural non-stop flight from Delhi arrived in San Francisco yesterday at 6:00am local time. The only direct flight from New Delhi to San Francisco was welcomed with a reception and ribbon-cutting c... more
AerospaceArianespace: VEGA successfully places ESA's LISA Pathfinder technology demonstrator into orbit -VIDEO
Kourou, French Guyana - 16th satellite launched by Vega
Arianespace has successfully launched the LISA Pathfinder technology demonstrator for the European Space Agency (ESA) with Vega light launcher. The company’s 11th launch of the year took place on December 3... more
HelicoptersRega: contract for three AW-169 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The Swiss air rescue operator takes a major step in "Project Icebird"
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced yesterday that Swiss Air-Rescue Rega has placed an order for three AW-169 light intermediate twin-engine and one GrandNew light twin-engine helicopters which will... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines celebrates its 70th anniversary at MIA
Miami, Usa - The inaugural flight from Miami to Chicago aboard a Douglas DC-3 airplane carried only 21 passengers. Today, the carrier serves nearly 2.5 million passengers annually at Miami
Delta Air Lines commemorated its 70th anniversary at Miami International Airport today with a celebration at the airport for passengers and employees. Miami-Dade Aviation Department Chief of Staff Joseph... more