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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
Fair and showsVietjet to expand its fleet with order for 30 additional A-321 airplanes
Dubai, UAE - Signed at "Dubai Air Show"
Vietnamese carrier Vietjet has placed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 30 more A-321 airplanes (9 A-321ceo and 21 A-321neo). The order was signed at the "Dubai Airshow" by President and CEO... more
AirlinesAircraft. Etihad Airways deepens strategic cooperation with Air France-KLM
Abu Dhabi, UAE - In several hundred million US dollar maintenance agreement
Etihad Airways (EA), the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has expanded its strategic cooperation with Air France-KLM through a several hundred million US dollar component maintenance agreement... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: remarks of Tony Tyler at the "AFRAA Annual General Assembly", Brazzaville
Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo - Demand for air transport in Africa is set to increase by an average of 4.4% per year to 2034
Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General and CEO, spoke at the "African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Annual General Assembly" in Brazzaville yesterday. On behalf of Africa’s airlines, he called for gov... more
AirlinesUnited reports October 2015 operational performance
Chicago, Usa - Load factor increased 1.7 points
United Airlines (UAL) yesterday reported October 2015 operational results. UAL's October 2015 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 3.6 percent and consolidated capacity (available... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Lockheed Martin completed acquisition of Sikorsky
Bethesda, USA - The industry aligned under the Mission Systems and Training line
Lockheed Martin has closed its acquisition of Sikorsky Aircraft, a world industry in military and commercial rotary-wing aircraft. Aligned under the Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training (MST) business... more
Fair and showsSaab receives order for new advanced airborne surveillance system from UAE
Dubai, UAE - Its value amounts to approximately USD 1.27 billion
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to expand and enhance the Emirates’ airborne surveillance capabilities. Saab will deliver a new airborne Swing R... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space ships Orion service module test model to NASA
Turin, Italy - For deep space exploration
Thales Alenia Space, a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Finmeccanica (33%), announced that it has shipped the structural test model of the Orion service module to NASA. The Orion capsule is NASA’s n... more
Fair and showsPiaggio Aerospace: first roll out for the new MPA-Multirole Patrol Aircraft
Dubai, UAE - A Ground Demonstrator is showcased at the "Dubai Air Show"
The roll-out of the first MPA (Multirole Patrol Aircraft) took place yesterday in Genoa and represented a key milestone in the development of this innovative new airplane, which is now approaching ground... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Airshow". Abu Dhabi Aviation to acquire 15 AgustaWestland helicopters
Dubai, UAE - A mix of AW-169, AW-139 and AW-189 types with deliveries through to 2019
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland (AW) announced yesterday that Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA), company active in the commercial helicopters as well as of airplens, has agreed to acquire 15 helicopters from the AW... more
Fair and showsExecuJet celebrates its Sweet 16 in the Middle East at "Dubai Air Show"
Dubai, UAE - The Swiss-headquartered organisation is a Bombardier authorised service facility
ExecuJet Middle East, part of the ExecuJet Aviation Group, is celebrating 16 years in the region coupled with 10 years MRO operations, as the company continues to increase its presence in the UAE. The... more
Fair and showsAW congratulates the Dubai Police on 20 years of AW-109 helicopter operations
Dubai, UAE - And also with Dubai Air Wing
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland congratulates the Dubai Police on achieving 20 years of successful operations and over 16,000 flight hours with its fleet of AW-109 light twin-engine helicopters. A ceremony... more
Fair and showsSaab at the "Dubai Airshow 2015"
Dubai, UAE - UAE is a hub of the aerospace world and it is one of the most important events of the year
Defence and security company Saab at the "Dubai Airshow", United Arab Emirates, from 8 to 12 November 2015. At the event the industry shows how its advanced technology and innovative thinking gives... more
Fair and showsTitan Aviation selects P&WC’s ESP Program for Solid Engine Maintenance
Dubai, UAE - The contract was signed yesterday at the "Dubai Airshow"
Dubai-based aircraft management company Titan Aviation Group has signed an Eagle Service Plan (ESP Program) agreement with Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) on behalf of a private company which owns... more
Fair and showsBGS Corporation signs LOI for two Bell 525 Relentless super medium helicopters
Dubai, UAE - Bell Helicopter continues strong sales in the Middle East with the growing success of this model
Bell Helicopter announced yesterday the signature of a letter of intent (LOI) with BGS Corporation, a Bell Helicopter independent representative, for two Bell 525s. First flight was achieved on July... more
Military aviationEurofighter Typhoon airplane strengthens capability in service
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Central to this last month’s capability enhancement work on the aircraft has been flight testing for the P2E Programme
As Eurofighter Typhoon engages in significant global deployments delivering high levels of effectiveness and reliability, speaking at the "Dubai Air Show", the Programme’s Capability Manager, Paul Smith, a... more
AirportsSAC (Catania's airport) at the Stock Exchange as focus of a conference
Catania, Italy - "SAC: listing in the SE to invest in airport infrastructure and to continue to grow"
The next listing in the Stock Exchange of SAC (Catania airport management company) has been the focus of the conference entitled "SAC: listing in the SE to invest in airport infrastructure and to continue... more
Fair and showsEmbraer: Legacy 500 airplane debuts at "Dubai Airshow"
Dubai, UAE - It is on static display along with the Phenom 300, Legacy 650 and Lineage 1000E
The Legacy 500, Embraer Executive Jets’ new midsize jet, makes its debut at the "Dubai Airshow" November 8-12. The business jet was welcomed by Marco Tulio Pellegrini, President & CEO, Embraer Executive J... more
IndustryIAG converts four A-330 and 15 A-320neo aircraft into firm orders
Toulouse, France - Two A-330/200s, two A-330/300s and 15 A-320neos
The Board of the International Airlines Group (IAG) has firmed up orders for 19 additional widebody and single aisle aircraft (2 A-330/200s, 2 A-330/300s and 15 A-320neos). This latest agreement with IAG... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Lufthansa Group: despite the strike today, the majoirty of the around 3,000 flights run in Frankfurt, Munich and Duesseldorf
Frankfurt, Germany - The protest from 4:30am to 11:00pm
Lufthansa regrets that the cabin union Unabhängige Flugbegleiter Organisation (UFO) has called the flight attendants to strike, today (9th of November, 2015) from 4:30 am to 11:00 pm in Frankfurt and... more
Fair and showsAirplanes. Embraer releases market forecast for the 70 to 130 seats segment in the Middle East
Dubai, UAE - 6350 new jets in this category
According to the global Embraer Market Outlook for the 70 to 130-seat capacity segment for the next 20 years, released by the Company in June, the market will demand 6,350 new jet aircraft in this category,... more
IndustryLebanese Air Force selects A-29 Super Tucano aircraft for close air support role
Dubai, UAE - The contract includes logistics support for airplane operation as well as a complete training system
The Republic of Lebanon today confirmed the acquisition of six A-29 Super Tucano turboprop aircraft from Embraer Defense & Security and Sierra Nevada Corporation. The contract includes logistics support... more
IndustryBoeing reinforces position in the Middle East and established headquarters at Dubai
Dubai, UAE - A logistics-strategic facility in the heart of the aeronautical headquarters of the city
Boeing announced yesterday at the "Dubai Airshow" (November 8-12) a Memorandum of Agreement with Dubai South, outlining the company’s intention to establish its Middle East headquarters in the city’s Avi... more
AirlinesEstonian Air ceased all operations as of 8 November 2015
Tallinn, Estonia - Followed by a decision of the EC according to which airline has received State aid
The Management Board of Estonian Air decided to cease operations starting from 8 November followed by a decision of the European Commission according to which Estonian Air has received State aid which... more
Military aviationFirst Storm Shadow missile succesfully released from a Eurofighter Typhoon airplane
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The trials also verified the interface of the missile with the weapon system for pre-launch checks
A Eurofighter Typhoon Instrumented Production Aircraft (IPA) has successfully completed a release of the MBDA Storm Shadow, conventionally armed, stealthy, long-range stand-off precision missile. This... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing and Tata announce aerospace joint-venture in India
Dubai, UAE - To produce Apache fuselages
Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems today announced a joint-venture (JV) that will manufacture aerostructures for aircraft and collaborate on integrated systems development opportunities in India. The... more
AirlinesNordic Aviation Group starts offering direct flights from Tallinn
Tallinn, Estonia - In cooperation with five European operators on eight different routes
Formed by appointment of Estonian government and fully state-owned Nordic Aviation Group in cooperation with five European flight operators starts serving passengers on eight different routes - Amsterdam,... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Airshow": the Indian Jet Airways confirms order for 75 B-737MAX 8 airplanes
Dubai, UAE - The order previously was attributed to an unidentified customer
Boeing and Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, announced an order for 75 B-737 MAX 8 airplanes at the "2015 Dubai Airshow" today. The announcement marks the largest order in Jet Airways'... more
AirportsBudapest Airport intensifies route network
Budapest, Hungary - It has announced a significant frequency increase with British Airways
As Budapest Airport continues to intensify and strengthen its solid route network, with astorming average +16% monthly growth so far this year, the Hungarian gateway is already concentrating on its relentless... more
IndustryCALC delivers first of six A-320 aircraft to China Eastern Airlines
Hong Kong, China - Extension of long-standing business relationship
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings, the independent aircraft operating lessor in China, completed the delivery of the first of six A-320 aircraft to its long-term customer China Eastern Airlines Corporation... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers the first H-130 for Bhutan
Thimphu, Kingdom of Bhutan - The second helicopter is expected to be delivered in June 2016
Airbus Helicopters announced the arrival of the first H-130, from the proven Ecureuil family, in the Kingdom of Bhutan. This is the first of two helicopters acquired by the Royal Bhutan Helicopter Services... more
IndustryBoeing, LM protest Air Force Bomber contract award
St Louis, Usa - The two industries filed a formal protest
Boeing and Lockheed Martin filed a formal protest today asking the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the decision to award the Long Range Strike-Bomber (LRS-B) contract to Northrop Grumman. Both... more
IndustryTigerair signs FHS-TSP contract with Airbus for its A-320 aircraft fleet
Toulouse, France - To provide full component support, and fleet technical management services
Tigerair Singapore has signed a Flight Hour Services-Tailored Support Package (FHS-TSP) contract with Airbus to provide full component support, and fleet technical management services for its A-320-family... more
IndustryLion Air takes delivery of its first A-330/300 aircraft
Toulouse, France - The airplane is powered by Rolls Royce Trent 700 engines
Indonesia’s Lion Air, part of the Lion Group, has taken delivery of its first widebody A-330/300. The aircraft, powered by Rolls Royce Trent 700 engines, is the first of three A-330s ordered by Lion G... more
IndustryKorean Air finalises order for 30 A-321neo airplanes
Toulouse, France - New order comes as carrier celebrates 40 years of Airbus operations
Korean Air has signed a contract with Airbus covering a firm order for 30 A-321neo aircraft plus 20 options, becoming a new customer for the single aisle A-320 Family. The purchase agreement finalises... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia strengthens security measures in Cairo airport
Rome, Italy - The airline has suspended the transportation of freight and mail in its aircraft holds and the non-acceptance of luggage travelling without its owner
Alitalia today started additional security measures at Cairo airport. The airline has suspended the transportation of freight and mail in its aircraft holds and the non-acceptance of luggage travelling w... more
IndustryAirbus’ A-350/1000 airplane Trent XWB-97 engine begins flight-test campaign on A-380 flying-test-bed
Toulouse, France - The aircraft performed a flight of over four hours
The A-350/1000’s new engine –the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97– has successfully made its first flight-test aboard Airbus’ dedicated A-380 “Flying-Test-Bed” aircraft. The airplane took off from its facilit... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. Finmeccanica at the "Dubai Airshow 2015"
Rome, Italy - Over one hundred AW aircraft fly in Emirati skies
Finmeccanica is exhibiting at the "Dubai International Airshow", which is taking place from the 8th to the 12th November 2015 in the UAE. At what has become one of the most important industry showcases... more
IndustryAsiana Airlines finalises order for 25 A-321neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - The airline will make a decision on its engine of choice at a later date
South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has placed a firm order with Airbus for 25 A-321neo aircraft. The contract, which finalises a commitment announced earlier this year, was signed at a special ceremony in S... more
IndustrySaab receives order for Gripen aircraft maintenance support
Linkoping, Sweden - The contract value is SEK154 million
Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to provide support and maintenance for Gripen aircraft during 2016 on behalf of the Swedish... more
IndustrySaab continues support for the aircraft of the Swedish Coast Guard
Linkoping, Sweden - The contract runs for five years with an additional two year option
Defence and security company Saab has extended its support and maintenance agreement with Field Aviation for the aircraft of the Swedish Coast Guard. The contract runs for five years with an additional... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and events. Alitalia-EA: over 350,000 visitors at the pavilion during "Expo Milano 2015"
Milan, Italy - 22,000 people flew flight simulators to experience the thrill of flying a plane; 70 events, one astronaut and 27 guest celebrity chefs
Alitalia and Etihad Airways, the Official Global Carriers of "Expo Milano", which took place under the theme ‘Feeding the Planet, Energy for life’, have welcomed more than 350,000 visitors to their joi... more
UAS-DronesFAA: UAS registration task-force day three update
Washington, Usa - The group will now finalize its recommendations for delivery to the authority administrator by November 20
The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Registration Task Force completed its final day of meetings. The group focused on reaching a consensus on a recommended process for registration. The discussions... more
HelicoptersSikorsky completes VH-92A presidential helicopter replacement program milestones
Stratford, Usa - Initial fielding is planned for 2020, with production concluding in 2023
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation announced the successful completion of the VH-92A Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program Preliminary Design Review (PDR), completion of the integration and performance... more
SecurityFAA focuses on helicopter safety -Specials-
Washington, Usa - The total number of US accidents has steadily declined over the past 10 years
The total number of US helicopter accidents has steadily declined over the past 10 years, but the aviation community has not made sustainable progress in reducing the number of fatal accidents. In response... more
AirlinesAirline and security. EasyJet resumed tomorrow flights to Sharm el Sheikh to repatriate passengers
London, UK - After today's approval of the British government. However remain suspended connections to the area up to 12 inclusive
“Following the decision by the UK Government to allow UK airlines to fly aircraft into Sharm el Sheikh from tomorrow in order to repatriate customers, easyJet can confirm it plans to resume its scheduled f... more
Finance and economyAustrian Airlines generates 3Q Ebit thanks to a positive Summer performance
Vienna, Austria - Approximately 8.4 million passengers flew with it in the period January to September
Austrian Airlines, Austria’s carrier, generated Earnings Bfore Interest and Taxes (EBIT) of EUR 61 million in the first nine months of the current financial year 2015. This is in contrast to an EBIT o... more
Military aviationUAV aircraft (2). Here how much Italy asked to equip its Reaper drones: cost USD 129,6 million -VIDEO-
Washington, USA - The press release by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Italy for weaponization of MQ-9 UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, at remote control, or UAS) and associated equipment,... more
Military aviationUAV airplanes. Italian MQ9s Reaper could now fly armed
Rome, Italy - Until now only those of UK were equipped of armament
Italy had requested already since 2012 to USA to acquire the armament for its UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, at remote control) MQ-9 Reaper aircraft. The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified... more
IndustryKorean Air finalized order for 30 B-737 MAXs and two B-777/300ER airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Deal can reach up to 52 aircraft if options are exercised
Boeing and Korean Air today finalized the airline's order of 30 B-737 MAXs and two additional B-777/300ER (Extended Range) jetliner aircraft valued at nearly $4 billion at current list prices. The airline... more