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IndustryGECAS announced delivery of lessor's 500th Boeing airplane
Seattle, Usa - Next-Generation 737 to be leased by Kenya Airways
Boeing announced the delivery of the 500th airplane to GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS). The Next-Generation 737/800 will be leased to Kenya Airways and is the 401st B-737 delivered to the leasing... more
IndustryCopa Airlines: 100th airplane with special decal on B-737NG airplane
Seattle, Usa - Panama's flag carrier relies on 737 family to link Americas through Panama City hub
Copa Airlines took delivery of the 100th airplane to join its fleet, a B-737/800 decorated with a special decal celebrating the airline achieving this important milestone. The airplane, leased from SMBC... more
Civil aviationFAA about UAS aircraft registration
Washington, Usa - The statement from its Administrator Michael Huerta
"At the direction of the Secretary, the FAA announced the formation of a task-force to develop a process for owners of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to register their aircraft. This group of experts... more
IndustryPrivate Jet Charter and Jet Connections seal JV to offer aircraft management services to region’s business jets
Dubai, UAE - On the final day of the "Dubai Airshow 2015"
Private Jet Charter (PJC), one of the world's largest independent private jet charter brokers, sealed a joint-venture (JV) deal with Jet Connections, an international company specialising in private aircraft... more
IndustryAirplanes. ATR establishes representative office in Beijing
Toulouse, France - The new facility is located at the Tianzhu Airport
ATR, the turboprop manufacturer, announced the opening of a representative office in Beijing, a new milestone in its long history of cooperation with China. For nearly 20 years the country has been a... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. Airbus C-295W demonstrates its capabilities in hot and high conditions in La Paz
La Paz, Bolivia - The aircraft’s tour of the region will include stops in several countries of the Region before returning to Mexico in early December
An Airbus C-295W aircraft belonging to the Mexican Navy (SEMAR) and operated by a mixed crew from Airbus Defence and Space and SEMAR has carried out demonstration flights in El Alto, La Paz, Bolivia, one... more
ConferencesACES-3rd Airport Chief Executives’ Symposium- an Athens International Airport initiative
Athens, Greece - The event focused on two subjects
The 3rd Airport Chief Executives’ Symposium (ACES – Athens), an Athens International Airport initiative hosted in Athens on a yearly basis, was successfully held on November 19th, with the participation of... more
SecuritySET airplanes: Easa alleviates rules for commercial air transport at night or in bad visual conditions -Specials
Cologne, Germany - Published Opinion 06/2015 and submitted to the EC for the further decision-making process
Opinion 06/2015: Commercial air transport airplane operations at night or in IMC using single-engined turbine airplanes - CAT SET IMC Single-engined turbine airplanes (SET) are aircraft with one turboprop... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. SkyTeam Alliance appoints new executive leadership
Amsterdam, Holland - Perry Cantarutti as CEO and Michael Wisbrun as the Chairman of the Governing Board
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has appointed a new leadership team. Perry Cantarutti has been named as Chief Executive Officer and Michael Wisbrun takes over as the Chairman of the Governing Board.... more
CargoBudapest Airport: strengthening cargo relations with China
Budapest, Hungary - Ningbo International is an airport with significant cargo development potential
Budapest Airport and the Ningbo International Airport & Logistics Development Company have signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Shanghai. Ningbo International is an airport with significant cargo... more
SecurityAirplanes. FAA proposes civil penalty against Sun Air Express
Washington, Usa - For USD 169,500
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $169,500 civil penalty against Sun Air Express of Lititz, Penn., for allegedly operating aircraft that were not i... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Martinaire Aviation
Fort Worth, Usa - For USD 509,180
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $509,180 civil penalty against Martinaire Aviation of Addison, Texas, for allegedly violating the Hazardous Material R... more
HelicoptersFirst Bell 407GXP helicopter purchased in Germany
Las Vegas, Usa - The industry hosted a signing ceremony in its booth at "NBAA"
Bell Helicopter announced yesterday the sale of the first Bell 407GXP to Germany. The aircraft will be outfitted for corporate and VIP transport, which continues to be a popular market segment throughout... more
IndustryAirbus Foundation provides German Red Cross with rescue station
Feldkirchen, Germany - For the medical treatment of refugees housed in Feldkirchen
The Airbus Foundation has donated a mobile rescue station to the German Red Cross for the medical treatment of refugees housed in Feldkirchen, near Straubing in the south of Bavaria. The rescue station... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italian ENAV: strikes on November 24 for four hours (1-5pm)
Rome, Italy - Announced by FATA CISAL and ANPCAT (national level) and UNICA (local)
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) communicated that FATA CISAL and ANPCAT unions have announced a national strike by ENAV staff for next Tuesday, November 24, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. The UNICA union... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Helicopter Transport Services
Seattle, Usa - For USD 240,500
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $240,500 civil penalty against Helicopter Transport Services of Corvallis, Ore., for allegedly operating a Sikorsky S... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Alitalia: Claudia Bugno appointed new VP of Public Affairs
Rome, Italy - She starts her office next Wednesday and will report directly to the Chairman
Alitalia has appointed Claudia Bugno as its new Vice-President of Public Affairs. She starts her new role on 25 November and will report directly to the airline’s Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo. C... more
AirportsEurowings, the German low-cost, announces new Miami-Cologne route
Miami, Usa - Beginning May 1, 2016
German low-cost carrier Eurowings announced today that it will begin service from Miami International Airport to Cologne –Germany’s fourth-largest city– beginning May 1, 2016. The airline’s first-ever Miami s... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Indra to renew Costa Rica´s air traffic system
Madrid, Spain - And control tower systems in three international airports (for 12 million dollars)
Indra has signed a contract with the Central American Corporation for Air Navigation Services (COCESNA) to renew the air traffic management systems in the San José Air Control Center and the main international... more
Military aviationBeijing signs for 24 SU-35 fighter airplanes with Moscow
Moscow, Russia - Worth USD 2 bn, according to the Russian "Kommersant" published
According to the Russian "Kommersant" daily published in these hours, China officially becomes the first buyer foreign Country of the Sukhoi SU-35 airplane, designation of two different upgrades of the... more
AirportsAci Europe about Istanbul new airport (2): facts and timeline
Brussels, Belgium - From January 2013 to first half 2018
About Istanbul New Airport: Facts and Timeline • January 2013: DHMI, the Turkish state airports authority, issues a tender for a 25-year BOT concession for Istanbul New Airport to be built on a greenfield s... more
ConferencesAci Europe: Istanbul's new airport to host "Aci Airport Exchange 2015"
Brussels, Belgium - It will take next month (December 8-10)
İGA Havalimanı İşletmesi A.Ş –the company building "The world’s biggest new airport north of Istanbul"– will host "ACI Airport Exchange 2015" next month (8 to 10 December) at the new Istanbul Congress C... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Volker Paltzo appointed as new CEO for Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug
Hallbergmoos, Germany - As of 1 January 2016. He replaces Alberto Gutierrez
The Shareholders of the Eurofighter consortium have appointed Volker Paltzo as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug as of 1 January 2016. This was announced by the company... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines continues to invest, also in its aircraft fleet
Vienna, Austria - In the period January to October 2015, the airline carried over 9.3 million passengers
Austrian Airlines carried more than 980,200 passengers in October 2015. In the period January to October 2015, the airline carried over 9.3 million passengers. The carrier is systematically implementing... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia to operate 3,800 flights per week during the Winter season
Rome, Italy - Increases in domestic and long-haul connections, both for 5%
The new Alitalia Winter schedule, effective until March 26, 2016, will offer more than 3,800 flights per week – 100 flights more than last year– with 125 routes to 80 destinations, 27 in Italy and 53... more
CargoAirplanes. Dubai World Central Airport registers 15.9% growth in freight traffic
Dubai, UAE - Over 662,000 tonnes handled in first 9 months of 2015
Air freight traffic at Dubai World Central (DWC) rose 15.9 per cent during first nine months of the year according to a report issued by operator Dubai Airports today. The year to date cargo as at the... more
AirlinesHahn Air expands fleet with Cessna Citation Sovereign aircraft
Dreieich, Germany - It will be delivered in late November and put into operations by the end of December
Hahn Air, the scheduled German airline and provider of distribution services for air, rail and shuttle partners, announced the acquisition of a Cessna Citation Sovereign airplane to expand its fleet. The... more
Fair and showsONE Aviation receives EASA certification for the Eclipse 550 airplane
Las Vegas, Usa - It further opens the European market for the light jet manufacturer
ONE Aviation announced yesterday that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded type certification for the Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet airplane. The manufacturer currently has two European... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Detroit’s Wayne County Airport Authority
Washington, Usa - For USD 200,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $200,000 civil penalty against Detroit’s Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) for allegedly failing to maintain saf... more
Fair and showsEmbraer Legacy 500 Executive Jet aircraft sets new speed records
Las Vegas, Usa - The following speed records were achieved earlier this year
Embraer Executive Jets announced yesterday that the Legacy 500 midsize aircraft has set two new world speed records for its class, totaling six in 2015. The newest speed records were set for “Speed o... more
SecurityAirplanes. EASA: new regulation on reporting safety incidents has become applicable
Cologne, Germany - To aviation professionals, organisations, Member States and the Agency
Since November 15, Regulation (EU) 376/2014 is applicable to aviation professionals, organisations, Member States and the EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency). This regulation brings specific requirements... more
Fair and showsEmbraer promotes KC-390 military transport aircraft for search and rescue missions
Ottawa, Canada - At the "Canadian Aerospace Summit 2015"
Embraer is attending the "2015 Canadian Aerospace Summit", which takes place November 17-18 at the Shaw Center, in Ottawa, Canada. The Company is located at Booth 527 and is promoting the KC-390 tactical... more
HelicoptersThe new two-place R-44 Cadet Robinson helicopter
Torrance, Usa - The industry plans to debut in the first quarter of 2016
Robinson Helicopter Company plans to debut the R-44 Cadet, a two-place R-44, in the first quarter of 2016. While suitable for a wide variety of utilitarian applications, the industry developed the Cadet... more
ReportAir France aircraft: false alert following an anonymous threat on flights AF055 and AF065/November 17th
Paris, France - The sole priority is to ensure the safety of its passengers
Air France confirms that flights AF065 from Los Angeles (LAX) to Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" (CDG) and AF055 en route from Washington-Dulles (IAD) to Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" (CDG) were subjects of anonymous... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia launches a new advertising campaign to highlight huge global network with its partner airlines
Rome, Italy - More than 1,000 destinations available from Italy
Alitalia launched today its new communication campaign, which focus on the network of 1,000 destinations offered by it together with its partner airlines part of SkyTeam and Etihad Airways Partners, both... more
HelicoptersRomania to host production of new and robust H-215 heavy helicopter
Brasov, Romania - Official launch of Airbus Helicopters Industries for its new Romanian factory
In a ceremony held yesterday by Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus Helicopters, and in the presence of Alexandru Nastase, Secretary of State, Airbus Helicopters set down the foundation stone of its new Romanian... more
Fair and showsTextron Aviation launches ProOwnership support solution
Las Vegas, Usa - Available for Cessna Citation business jets and Beechcraft King Air
Textron Aviation yesterday at the "NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition" introduced ProOwnership, an operational support and turn-key Part 91 aircraft management solution available for C... more
Fair and showsCessna prepares to deliver the 100th Citation M2 aircraft
Las Vegas, Usa - Only two years after FAA certification and it is preparing for its delivery next month
Cessna Aircraft Company announced yesterday at "NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition" in Las Vegas that it recently rolled out its 100th Cessna Citation M2 business jet from its factory l... more
Fair and showsBeechcraft receives certification on Fusion equipped-King Air 350i/ER aircraft
Las Vegas, Usa - The industry announced it yesterday at the "NBAA"
Beechcraft Corporation yesterday announced at the "NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition" it has received type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the new Pro L... more
Fair and showsEmbraer Executive Jets increases Legacy 450 aircraft range to 2,900nm
Las Vegas, Usa - The first model with the additional range is expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2016
Embraer Executive Jets announced that it will extend the range of the Legacy 450, its new mid-light business jet, to 2,900 nm (5,371 km). This represents an increase of 325 nm (602 km) over the range of... more
Cargo"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: great cargo traffic results
Warsaw, Poland - Within the first nine months of 2015 more than 43 thousand tonnes of cargo passed through it
More than 43 thousand tonnes of cargo were handled from January till September 2015. That’s exactly 6 percent more than in 2014 (y-o-y) and a record in the Warsaw airport’s history. Within the first nin... more
AccidentsAirplane disaster in Sinai. Moscow: it is a bomb. Cairo: there are no evidences, yet
Cairo, Egypt - While Russia put a bounty on the head of responsibles, Egypt accuses of Russians. Simultaneous investigations on hostile binaries
Vladimir Putin, the Russian President, said this morning "We followed them in each part of the world and we punish them", during a press conference. The declaration is about the responsibles of the crash... more
Fair and showsCessna showcases new Citation Longitude at "NBAA 2015"
Las Vegas, Usa - And it announces large cabin Citation Hemisphere
Cessna Aircraft Company today debuted its new Cessna Citation Longitude business jet at "NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition" in Las Vegas. The company also announced it plans to enter t... more
Fair and showsEmbraer releases its 10-year market outlook for business aviation: 9,100 new airplanes
Las Vegas, Usa - Worth US$ 259 billion
Embraer Executive Jets released its 10-year market outlook for business aviation at the "National Business Aviation Association Convention and Exhibition" in Las Vegas, NV. The Company forecasts a global... more
IndustryAirbus: easyJet orders an additional 36 A-320 Family aircraft
Toulouse, France - Cumulative orders surpass 450 units for this Family
easyJet has signed a firm order for a further 36 A320 Family aircraft taking its cumulative order for the type to 451. The agreement for six A-320ceo and 30 A-320neo makes easyJet one of the world’s b... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters accelerates industrialisation in the UK
Oxford, UK - The industry has received funding for two separate projects
Airbus Helicopters, the UK’s turbine helicopter company, has received funding from the Department for Business Innovations and Skills (BIS) for two separate projects: one supported by the Aerospace Technology I... more
AirportsPrivatization of the airports in Saudia Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The measure to reinforce those not oil productive sectors
Saudi Arabia has three great international airports in Riyadh, Jedda and Damman, besides the other smaller ones. The privatization plan in order to diversify the economy of the Country will be started... more
Military aviationA-400M airplane: Berlin presents the damage bill to Airbus
Berlin, Germany - EUR 13 million according to "Der Spiegel", the German tabloid, plus the free resolution of all problems to the aircraft
"Der Spiegel", the German newspaper, in its Sunday edition published a report according to it the European consortium Airbus is compelled to refund the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) with a sum fixed... more
UAS-DronesFAA: think twice about "Drone registration" firms
Washington, Usa - Two weeks ago the task force
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants unmanned aircraft owners to know that there's no need to work with a “Drone registration” company to help them file an application for a registration num... more
ConferencesAircraft and transport. IATA: enabling aviation to drive growth in Latin America
San Juan, Puerto Rico - During the Air Transport Association (ALTA) Airline Leaders Forum
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the improvements in safety that have resulted from strong partnerships among aviation stakeholders in Latin America and the Caribbean, and urged... more