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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
AirlinesAir Austral and its 25 years
Milan, Italy - A total fleet restyling is ongoing already starting from 2015
Air Austral, the French airline of La Réunion, announces its first quarter of a century of activity. The carrier began to operate in 1990 with short and medium haul flights inside the Indian Ocean, developing... more
Fair and showsEmbraer showcases all EJ aircraft portfolio, for the first time at "NBAA"
Las Vegas, Usa - The great business aviation event, Las Vegas, November 17 to 19
Embraer Executive Jets will promote its fully certified business jet aircraft portfolio for the first time at the "NBAA’s annual Business Aviation Association Convention & Exhibition" ("NBAA2015"), business a... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Air France confirms full operativeness of all its flights
Rome, Italy - All passengers to France have to to show an ID valid to expatriate
Air France confirms full operativeness of all its flights. Due to reinforcement of the controls at borders fixed by the French authorities, all passengers to France have to to show an ID valid to leave... more
AirportsAutogrill enters Norway with a contract at Oslo Airport
Milan, Italy - Over the seven-year concession
Through its HMSHost International division, Autogrill is entering Norway upon winning a contract to open 10 points of sale at Oslo Airport. Under this agreement Autogrill expects to generate overall revenues... more
Fair and showsLombardia Aerospace Cluster will be at the "Aerospace and Defense Meetings" (November 17-19 in Turin)
Varese, Italy - At the fifth edition with some associated companies
Lombardia Aerospace Cluster will be present at the "Aerospace and Defense Meetings" (November 17-19 in Turin) with some partner companies. The fair, focused on B2B meeting, is arrived at its fifth edition... more
IndustryBoeing: the first B-787 Dreamliner airplane delivered to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Washington, USA - The airline acquird this airplane through leasing company AerCap
Boeing and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced the delivery of the airline's first 787/9 Dreamliner. Over the coming years the 787 will play a key role in the Dutch flag carrier's fleet renewal and expansion.... more
AirlinesAlitalia statement on flights to/from Paris
Rome, Italy - Passengers can change flights within 16 Monday
Alitalia is monitoring the situation in Paris after attacks in the city on Friday November 13, 2015. Today 14 flights from/to Paris from/to Rome and Milan will operate as usual. French Government has... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and protest. Lufthansa returns to almost normal operations from Saturday onwards
Frankfurt, Germany - The airline was forced to cancel approximately 4,700 flights during seven strike days
After the end of the longest strike in the company’s history, Lufthansa will already return to almost normal operations on Saturday and will offer its customers the usual service as soon as possible. A... more
Fair and showsEmirates A-380 airplane draws in over 18,000 visitors at the "Dubai Airshow"
Dubai, UAE - The aircraft on display was Emirates’ 68th A-380
Over 18,000 people visited the new two-class Emirates A380 over the last five days at the Dubai Airshow. That is the equivalent of filling up 30 full flights on the two-class A380, which debuted for the... more
IndustryTAP Portugal orders 14 A-330/900neo and 39 A-320neo family aircraft
Toulouse, France - The airline is replacing its previous order of 12 A-350/900s with the A-330/900neo
TAP Portugal has signed a firm order with Airbus for 53 widebody and single aisle aircraft including 14 A-330/900neo, and 39 A-320neo Family aircraft (15 A-320neos and 24 A-321neos). The aircraft will... more
DefenseAirplanes and missile: "Shopping" by France in USA
Washington, Usa - The purchase of C-130J, Hellfire missile and others
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to France for C-130J aircraft and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of USD... more
SecurityAircraft. UK Airprox Board publishes latest reports -Specials
London, UK - 18 events in five different risks
The UK Airprox Board (UKAB) has published its most recent assessments of airprox incidents involving civil and military aircraft. An Airprox is a situation in which, in the opinion of a pilot or air... more
Curiosities"Memorable" fragment of the Lunar conquest fell back down on the Earth today
Rome, Italy - The INAF researchers sure it is a piece of the lunar module of the Apollo 10 mission. It falls on the Indian Ocean
A piece of space history to return to its origin place after more than 45 years. A "Mysterious" object of around three meters as size, registered as WT1190F in February 2013 when it was discovered by Catalina... more
Airports"Chopin" Airport in Warsaw: results in October
Warsaw, Poland - Since the beginning of 2015, 9.7 million people were handled at this airport
More than 950 thousand people were handled at "Chopin Airport" in October. Compared to October 2014 it is a 4 percent increase. It’s also the thirteenth consecutive record month of Warsaw airport. In O... more
PeopleFAA focuses on US Aviation Global Leadership
Dubai, UAE - Administrator Michael Huerta visited the "Dubai Air Show" this week
As part of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta’s commitment to further US global leadership in aviation, he visited the "Dubai Air Show" this week. His trip included meeting w... more
AirlinesNew LOT destinations from "Warsaw Chopin" Airport
Warsaw, Poland - To Kosice, Palanga and Kharkov
LOT Polish Airlines has announced the launch of new routes from its hub in Warsaw. Since the beginning of the summer season LOT aircraft will fly to Kosice, Palanga and Kharkov. Flights to Kosice in... more
HelicoptersUS Army extends contract with an order for 12 new UH-72A Lakota helicopters
Herndon, Usa - The 12 aircraft on this latest contract option will be delivered starting in August of 2017
The United States Army has exercised $65.8 million in contract options for 12 additional UH-72A Lakota helicopters and associated mission equipment packages. The UH-72A is manufactured by Airbus Helicopters... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport (3). IATA: EU Aviation Package must benefit European economy and consumers
Geneva, Switzerland - The Association is calling upon the Commission to use it to strengthen aviation in five areas
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the European Commission to ensure that the upcoming European Union (EU) Aviation Package strengthens the competitiveness and connectivity of... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport (2). AEA: the EP adopted its resolution on the "Future Aviation Package"
Brussels, Belgium - "A step in the right direction", CEO Athar Husain Khan said
Yesterday evening, the European Parliament (EP) adopted its Resolution on the “Future Aviation Package”. The Association of European Airlines (AEA) welcomes the fact that the Parliament set out its exp... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. EP calls for measures to boost EU aviation sector and fight unfair competition
Brussels, Belgium - The resolution was passed by 428 votes to 149, with 53 abstentions.
To boost the EU's air transport economy, the EU needs to ensure a level playing field, while upholding high safety and social standards, says Parliament in a resolution passed on Wednesday and intended... more
AirlinesEmirates announces second gateway to Turkey
Dubai, UAE - It launches daily service to "Sabiha Gokcen Airport" in Istanbul
Emirates announced its plans for a second gateway in Istanbul with the launch of a daily service to "Sabiha Gokcen Airport", beginning 15th December, 2015. The new service complements Emirates’ existing 1... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: BoD approves the consolidated results to 30 September 2015. Good growth in airport traffic in the USA in the 3Q -Specials
Milan, Italy - Results for 3rd quarter, for first nine months and outlook for this year
Autogrill: the board of directors approves the consolidated results to 30 September 2015 Results for 3rd quarter 2015 - Consolidated revenues: €1,206.4m, up 11.6% on €1,081.3m in 3rd quarter 201... more
AerospaceRosetta and Philae: one year since landing on a comet
Paris, France - On 12 November 2014, after a long journey through the cosmos, the lander reached the surface of 67/P
One year since Philae made its historic landing on a comet, mission teams remain hopeful for renewed contact with the lander, while also looking ahead to next year's grand finale: making a controlled impact... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters to provide global service solution for French Gendarmerie Nationale and Sécurité Civile EC-145 fleet
Marignane, France - A 5-year contract for FBH support, logistics, and technical assistance
The SIMMAD (Structure intégrée du maintien en condition opérationnelle des matériels aéronautiques du ministère de la Défense, responsible for the maintenance and overhaul of French state-owned aircra... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines to add Düsseldorf to its routes
Singapore, Singapore - The third German city in its network next year, from July 21
Düsseldorf will become the third German city in Singapore Airlines (SIA)’ route network next year, when non-stop flights are introduced from Singapore. Flights are to be launched on 21 July 2016 using th... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines Group reports record October traffic
Fort Worth, USA - Total passenger load factor was 85.2 percent, up 3.0%
American Airlines Group yesterday reported October 2015 and year-to-date traffic results. American Airlines Group's total revenue passenger miles (RPMs) were 18.9 billion, up 5.8 percent versus October... more
IndustryOman Air signs with Airbus for A-330 aircraft cabin upgrades
Toulouse, France - The retrofit embodiment is planned to be completed in 2016
Oman Air has signed an agreement with Airbus to upgrade the cabins of its A-330 airplanes. This interior modernization will harmonize the airline’s business class cabins across its long range fleet and e... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and photo. Airbus Foundation focuses on innovation to support disaster relief efforts
Dubai, UAE - During a briefing at the "Dubai Airshow"
Experts from the Airbus Foundation, International Humanitarian City (IHC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) called for innovative partnerships and closer cooperation... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. SIA and Lufthansa Group forge extensive partnership
Singapore, Singapore - Involving jv on key routes
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Lufthansa have signed a wide-ranging partnership agreement that will see the two airline groups operating key routes between Singapore and Europe on a joint-venture basis,... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters starts flight tests with high-compression engine for cleaner rotorcraft
Marignane, France - Development and flight test campaign as part of the European "Clean Sky" initiative
Airbus Helicopters has successfully completed the first flight test of the high-compression engine demonstrator aircraft at around 3pm on Friday, November 6th, at Marignane Airport. The development and... more
Fair and showsAirbus ACJ-319neo: a new customer for this airplane
Dubai, UAE - It adds to growing sales of new aircraft family
Airbus’ ACJ-319neo has won another commitment, taking total sales of the new private jet family, which includes the ACJ-320neo launched earlier this year, to six aircraft. Many of the sales are repeat o... more
Civil aviationGrounded airplanes due to the protests. Lufthansa: further strike action from today to Friday. Cancelled 931 flights
Frankfurt, Germany - Regular the connections operated by the Group airlines
The Independent Flight Attendant’s Organization (UFO) has announced further strike action from Wednesday, 11/11/2015 until Friday, 13/11/2015 between 4:00 and 23:59 on all flights from/ to Frankfurt, M... more
IndustryBoeing-Ryanair: the 375th NG B-737/800 airplane delivery as milestone
Seattle, Usa - Irish low-cost carrier is the largest model customer in the world
Boeing and Ryanair announced the Irish low-cost carrier's 375th direct delivery of a Next-Generation 737-800 today. It is the largest Next Generation 737/800 customer in the world having ordered more than... more
IndustryEthiopian Airlines first A-350XWB airplane takes shape
Toulouse, France - The aircraft will be delivered next year
The first A-350/900 for Ethiopian Airlines is taking shape on the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. The airline will be the first African A-350 XWB operator when it takes delivery of the... more
IndustryMRJ-90 airplane completes first flight -2 VIDEO
Nagoya, Japan - Lasted 1.5-hour
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) today conducted the first flight of the first flight test aircraft for the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet), their next-generation regional... more
DefenseFinmeccanica-Fincantieri: the number of patrol vessels for the Italian Navy rises to 7
Rome, Italy - The six previous ones were assigned in May, and other three units still are in option
Within the renewal plan of the Italian Navy’s fleet, whose first tranche started in the past months, OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Cooperation sur l’Armement, the international organization for coo... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Unical Aviation
Washington, Usa - For USD 68,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a USD 68,000 civil penalty against Unical Aviation Inc. of the City of Industry, Calif., for allegedly violating Hazardous M... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in October 2015
Frankfurt, Germany - Group airports report mainly positive results
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed 5.7 million passengers in the reporting month, growing by a noticeable 4.3 percent and setting a new October record. In comparison, the 2014 October statistics were influenced... more
AerospaceArianespace orbits Arabsat-6B and GSAT-15 satellites for Arabsat and ISRO -VIDEO-
Kourou, French Guyana - Six more successful Ariane 5 launches in 2015, the last of the year
Arianespace successfully launched two satellites yesterday evening: Arabsat-6B (BADR-7) for the operator Arabsat, and GSAT-15 for ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation). The company's tenth launch of... more
Industry“Shades” livery now also on new A-330neo airplane
Toulouse, France - And it is joining the A-350XWB in its distinctive cockpit windscreen design
A-330neo is joining the A-350 XWB in its distinctive cockpit windscreen design. The new A-330neo share the latest innovations and technologies matured on the A-330 and the A-350 XWB with composite Sharklets,... more
IndustryAirbus DS and The Coulson Group to collaborate on C-295W water bomber aircraft
Seville, Spain - A prototype has been flying since 2013
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) and The Coulson Group of Canada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding covering the industrialization, supply and support of the new water bomber version of the Airbus... more
Fair and showsJAC (UAE) selects the AW-609 tiltrotor (airplane+helicopter) for SAR missions
Dubai, UAE - Delivery of the first three units, with additional options, is expected to start in the 2019
The Joint Aviation Command (JAC) of the United Arab Emirates announced today it has selected the AW-609 TiltRotor (airplane+helicopter) for Search and Rescue (SAR) missions. Delivery of the first three... more
IndustryExecuJet grows managed fleet in Europe by over 10%
Zurich, Switzerland - For business jets and one helicopter
ExecuJet is reporting growth of over 10% in its managed fleet in Europe with the addition of four large-cabin business jets and one helicopter, all scheduled to enter operation from October through to... more
Fair and showsEmbraer and Emirates announced Phenom 100E airplane order for flight training
Dubai, UAE - The ceremony took place on the first day of the "Dubai Airshow"
Embraer Executive Jets and Emirates Flight Training Academy announced the contract for up to 10 Phenom 100E entry-level jets. The ceremony took place on the first day of the "Dubai Airshow". Deliveries... more
IndustryCessna TTx airplane earns Australian certification
Wichita, Usa - Paving the way for deliveries in the country
Cessna Aircraft Company announced that its Cessna TTx has received certification by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority, paving the way for deliveries in Australia. The TTx delivers 235 knots... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show": 48th Bell Helicopter aircraft delivery announced at the event
Dubai, UAE - The 407GX destined to NorthStar Aviation
Bell Helicopter announced the 48th Bell 407 GX aircraft delivery to NorthStar Aviation. With nearly 150 Bell 407s in operation in the Middle East and 1200 around the world, this multi-mission aircraft... more
IndustryThe first flight schedule of the first MRJ airplane tomorrow
Nagoya, Japan - Crucial phase of the next-generation regional jet
As revealed in advance last days, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) today jointly announced that the first flight of the first flight test aircraft of the MRJ (Mitsubishi... more
IndustryAirbus aircraft: international and domestic traffic powers Middle East growth
Dubai, UAE - Some 2,500 new passenger and freighter airplanes required over the next 20 years
Aviation growth in the Middle East has been so impressive; few regions of the world can match it. In the last decade, travel to from and within the region has quadrupled earning the region the title of... more
Fair and showsGulf Helicopters’ AW-139 and AW-189 fleets set new milestones
Dubai, UAE - FAS to operate first offshore-configured AW-169 in the Middle East
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced that the AW-139 intermediate twin and the AW-189 super medium twin helicopter fleets operated by Gulf Helicopters of Qatar have set two major milestones. Their 17... more