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IndustryIndra will supply TKMS new satellite communications systems for submarines
Rome, Italy - The industry strengthens its relationship as technology provider for one of the world's leading manufacturers of ships
Indra will supply ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), one of the world's leading shipbuilders, new satellite communications systems for submarines. The company has already completed the design of systems... more
Fair and shows"China Helicopter Exposition" (2) takes place from today to Sunday
Tianjin, China - 350 exhibitors and 50.000 trade visitors
"China Helicopter Exposition", event for rotorhub professionals, takes place from today to Sunday in Tianjin. Highlights for 2015 - Buyers Club: aimed at government officials, the civil service,... more
IndustryAirbus starts production of the first A-330neo airplane
Toulouse, France - First metal cut for aircraft parts underway in Toulouse and Nantes
Airbus’ first A-330neo is coming to life one year after the programme was launched, with the first 'cutting of metal' underway at its production facilities in Toulouse and Nantes. Machining of the f... more
PeopleUnited Airlines names Oscar Munoz CEO
Chicago, Usa - And it names Henry L. Meyer III Non-executive Chairman of the Board
United Continental Holdings, Inc. yesterday announced that it has named Oscar Munoz as president and chief executive officer. Munoz will also continue to serve on United's board of directors. The board... more
IndustryAircraft. Norwegian Avinor selects Wam from Saab
Linkoping, Sweden - To deploy technology for air traffic surveillance coverage for airports
Defence and security company Saab has been selected by Avinor Air Navigation Services (Avinor ANS), Norway’s air navigation service provider, to deploy multilateration technology for air traffic surveillance c... more
Military aviationSofia closed air space to Russian aircraft towards Syria
Sofia, Bulgaria - It seems upon request by USA, that have made pressure also on Athens
According to the foreign press, the Sofia's government satisfied yesterday the request by USA to deny the permission asked from Russia during the week-end, to fly over its air space for the military aircraft... more
DiscussionsAircraft. Yesterday was Libya. Today is Syria: Paris at the forefront against the Isis and others will follow suit…
Paris, France - A major western offensive (including Russia) behind the opening of borders to immigrants?
Which agreement may be behind the sudden opening of borders to immigrants, occurred during the last hours even in those European countries openly opposed? We don’t believe that Italian young Prime Minister, M... more
Helicopters"China Heli-Expo 2015": Airbus Helicopters showcases rotorcraft at the event in Tianjin
Tianjin, China - The industry has confirmed its line-up of four aircraft: one H-130, two H-135s and one H-155
Airbus Helicopters has confirmed its line-up of four rotorcraft showcased at the "China Helicopter Exposition 2015" (September 9-13, 2015 in Tianjin): one light single-engine H-130 Ecureuil, two light... more
Civil aviationA-330/200 airplane with increased range receives EASA certification
Toulouse, France - The 242 tonne version flies up to 15 hours non-stop
The A-330/200 has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification for the new 242 tonne Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) version, following certification in April 2015 of the 242t A-330/300.... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Selex ES: contract to upgrade six Royal Bahrain Naval Force ships
Rome, Italy - Worth in excess of €50 million
Finmeccanica-Selex ES has signed a contract worth in excess of €50 million with the Royal Bahrain Naval Force to upgrade six naval vessels. The upgrades will be completed in less than five years’ tim... more
Civil aviationGermany, VC pilots' union: strike continues also tomorrow. Regular flights by subsidiaries. Lufthansa asks damage
Cologne, Germany - The action will interest also the short and medium haul links
The Cockpit pilots' association announced that the Lufthansa pilots will be on strike also on September 9, 2015. The protest will interest also the short and medium haul connections. The Germanwings... more
AirlinesIATA: Alaska Airlines achieves Fast Travel Platinum Status
Geneva, Switzerland - The program responds to passenger demand for more control through six options
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Alaska Airlines attained Platinum status for Fast Travel implementation, which recognizes carriers that offer four or more Fast Travel... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter: multiple EASA approvals received for aeronautical accessories products
Fort Worth, Usa - New product approvals further increases operator capability throughout the region
Bell Helicopter announced today its Aeronautical Accessories brand has received four new approvals from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The products can be applied to multiple Bell Helicopter... more
CuriositiesBritish Airways: crew celebrate the Queen becoming the longest serving British monarch
London, UK - 30 crew gathered at Terminal 5 to raise a flag in honour of Her Majesty reaching this historical milestone
British Airways pilots, cabin crew and ground staff -past and present- who have had the honour of flying the Queen came together at Heathrow Airport in London to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen becoming... more
AirlinesAirplanes. easyJet: 235,000 passengers transported last Friday busiest day in flying history today
Milan, Italy - In a busiest day in flying history
easyJet, Europe’s airline, has announced that last Friday 4 September, was the busiest day in its flying history with 1,544 flights carrying over 235,600 passengers taking-off across its entire network. A... more
HelicoptersHong Kong’s Government Flying Services acquires seven H-175 helicopters
Marignane, France - Configuration allows quick role-change between missions
Hong Kong-based Government Flying Services (GFS) has ordered seven Airbus Helicopters H-175s, becoming the world’s launching customer for this new-generation super-medium-sized rotorcraft in the public s... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: maiden flight for the first F-35 made in Italy
Novara, Italy - The Cameri site is the second production line for the wing components in addition to the main line managed directly by Lockheed Martin
The first F-35 assembled in Italy at Finmeccanica –Alenia Aermacchi’s production facilities, has made its maiden flight successfully at Cameri’s Italian Air Force Base (near Novara). The F-35 is a new... more
AirlinesAirplanes and strikes. Lufthansa (2) published special timetable for tomorrow: more than half of all planned long-haul flights to operate
Frankfurt, Germany - 84 of 1,500 planned Tuesday flights cancelled; 90 intercontinental passenger services and all cargo flights to operate thanks to volunteer pilots
Lufthansa has published a special timetable for its services tomorrow Tuesday 8 September. The action has been taken following a call by the Vereinigung Cockpit pilots’ union (VC) for its members at L... more
AirportsPrime Minister opens hydrogen filling station at Oslo Airport
Oslo, Norway - The first module to be established at this airport will later be expanded to serve the expected increase in traffic
The first piece of the new infrastructure for filling hydrogen fuel in Eastern Norway is now in place and it is located at Oslo Airport. Prime Minister Erna Solberg attended today's opening together with... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Lufthansa: pilots on strike tomorrow
Milan, Italy - It is the 14th protest in 18 months
Lufthansa takes note that the pilots' union (Vereinigung Cockpit) announced the 14th strike in 18 months. This protest despite the fact that during the week-end, the airline made substantial offers that... more
AirportsFlybe connects Liverpool Airport to the world as new flights to Amsterdam take-off
Liverpool, UK - The airline now operates up to three flights per day between Liverpool and Amsterdam
Flybe has today commenced its new service to Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport from Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) giving passengers the ability to connect onwards to the host of European and long haul... more
AirportsAirplanes. Aci Europe: passenger traffic growth at EU airports bounced back during July
Brussels, Belgium - By +6.7%, pointing to a strong peak summer season for air travel
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for July 2015. The report is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights: network,... more
AirlinesLOT and Frankfurt Airport celebrate 50th anniversary of flights between Warsaw and Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Germany - The first flight was operated by an Ilyushin 18 aircraft, now mainly B-737
Exactly 50 years ago, on September 7, 1965, LOT operated its maiden scheduled flight between Warsaw and Frankfurt. The German financial center quickly became one of the key cities in LOT’s route network. C... more
IndustrySaab extends PEP agreement with Loganair
Linkoping, Sweden - The contract covers five years and is worth SEK118 million
Defence and security company Saab has extended its replacement parts agreement, the Parts Exchange Programme (PEP), with Scottish airline Loganair. The contract covers five years (2015-2020) and is worth... more
AirportsItaly. Catania: "Camera reginale" exhibition presented during a joint press-conference
Catania, Italy - It is possible to visit it (from yesterday) in an area dedicated at the airport
The "Camera reginale" exhibition has been presented last Friday morning (at Palazzo Platamone) during a joint press conference SAC (Catania airport management company), the city's district and EXPO. The... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica celebrated the 55th anniversary of the "Frecce Tricolori" with aircraft (MB-339, M-345) and tiltrotor AW-609 (plane and helicopter)
Udine, Italy - The performance of Italy’s aerobatic team relies on the very best in Italian aeronautical technology
Finmeccanica highlighted its position at the forefront of Italian aeronautical technology during a celebration to honour the 55th anniversary of the Pattuglia Acrobatica Nazionale (PAN) aerobatic team,... more
ReportIt is sure: wreckage of La Reunion is Malaysian airplane missing in March 2014
Rome, Italy - The specialists who have examined the piece in France have not doubts
The tiles are gradually recreating also with difficulties, pieces that cast new light on the mistery of the B-777 airplane missing in March 2014 with 239 people on board, while it was flying on the route... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and results. IATA: robust passenger demand continues in July
Geneva, Switzerland - For both domestic and international traffic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for July showing robust demand growth compared to July 2014 for both domestic and international traffic. Total... more
HelicoptersBell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter: demo-tour from September to November in Brazil
Fort Worth, Usa - Ten cities to get the opportunity to see the new aircraft up-close and personal
Bell Helicopter announced today that the demonstration tour of the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X mock-up kicked off, September 3, in Balneário Camboriú, Brazil. This is the first of 10 stops throughout Brazil f... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: freight demand falls in July
Geneva, Switzerland - In line with weaker global economic growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing a fall in air cargo demand in July compared to the same month last year. Air freight volumes measured... more
AirlinesEmirates received four new aircraft at the same time (VIDEO)
Dubai, UAE - Event marks its 150th B-777 delivery milestone, and takes airline’s total A-380 fleet to 66
Emirates celebrated the company record arrival of four new aircraft in one day, affirming its commitment to flying a modern, efficient and comfortable fleet. The bumper delivery included two B-777/300ERs,... more
AirportsSan Francisco Airport: more than 300,000 passengers to pass through it over Labor Day week-end
San Francisco, USA - The busiest day will be Sunday with more than 67,000 passengers
More than 300,000 passengers will travel through SFO for the Labor Day week-end, marking one of the biggest week-ends of air travel for the year. The expected passenger counts for Saturday, Sunday and... more
Airports"John Lennon Airport" in Liverpool: Czech Airlines to repeat Prague flights from LJLA
Liverpool, UK - Twice weekly Summer scheduled service
Czech Airlines, a member of the global SkyTeam Alliance, has announced that it is to return to Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" next year and repeat its twice weekly Summer scheduled service to Prague. In... more
Airports"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: more than 1.2 million people were handled in August 2015
Warsaw, Poland - +5.5% compared to last year
More than 1.2 million people were handled at Warsaw "Chopin Airport" in August 2015. It was yet another record-breaking month in the history of the biggest Polish airport. The number of passengers, in... more
AirlinesUIA expands its domestic route network
Rome, Italy - Newness arrived, thanks to performance obtained during the current Summer season
October 25, 2015, Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) will launch non-stop scheduled services en route Kiev–Ivano-Frankovsk–Kiev. UIA will offer up to 7 weekly flights connecting Kiev and Ivano-Frankovsk (PS... more
IndustryBoeing: Jet2.com finalize order for 27 B-737/800NG airplanes
Leeds, UK - The aircraft will be used to take the company's package holiday and flight only customers to leisure destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and also to a combination of European leisure cities
Boeing and UK Leisure Airline Jet2.com have finalized an order for 27 Next Generation B-737/800 airplanes, valued at approximately USD 2.6 billion at current list prices. The carrier currently operates... more
IndustryBoeing: Emirates celebrates airline's 150th B-777 delivery
Washington, Usa - World's largest model operator celebrates milestone with rare triple delivery
Boeing and Emirates Airline today celebrated the simultaneous delivery of three B-777 airplanes –two /300ERs and one 777 Freighter– marking the entry of the 150th B-777 into Emirates' fleet. Today's del... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. easyJet: update statistics
Milan, Italy - Passenger numbers were 7.06 million. It is the second successive month of over this limit
The load factor for August 2015 was 94.4%, a new record at easyJet for any month. Passenger numbers for the month were 7.06 million, which is also a record for the Group and is the second successive month... more
ReportAirplanes. Moscow's airport: flames at "Domodedovo", 3000 evacuated. Traffic blocked and then restored (VIDEOs)
Moscow, Russia - The fire under control after two hours, but delays are cumulated. Hardships
According to the first evaluations, it seems due to a short-circuit, an intense fire advanced this morning at the Moscow'-Domodedovo International airport. The evacuation for about 3,000 people has been... more
SecurityFAA releases updated guidance to recreational use of airplanes, and UAV drone ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Washington, Usa - Advisory Circular (AC) 91-57A replaces the previous guidance written in 1981
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday published updated guidance on model aircraft operations that reflects current law governing hobby or recreational use of unmanned aircraft. Advisory... more
ConferencesOrion mission of the MARS program by NASA explained at "IAC 2015"
Jerusalem, Israel - The challenges, set of problems, successes and the next phases that will bring man in points of the space ever reached
NASA’s groundbreaking Orion program will be discussed in-depth in a special “Highlight lecture” on October 15th at the "International Astronautical Congress" hosted this year by the Israel Space Agenc... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter continues to build momentum in Mexico
Fort Worth, Usa - Its customer expands aircraft fleet with delivery of the first Bell 429
Bell Helicopter announced yesterday the recent delivery of the Bell 429 to Servicios Aereos Across, an aircraft charter service based in Toluca, Mexico. The customer currently operates a Bell 407GX, multiple... more
UAS-DronesFAA selects new UAS aircraft executives: Marke Gibson and Earl Lawrence
Washington, USA - Both will assume their positions later this month
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected Marke “Hoot” Gibson and Earl Lawrence for two executive-level positions that will guide the agency’s approach to safe, timely and efficient integ... more
SecurityAirplanes. EASA: NPA for new rules on pilot training related to loss of control ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Cologne, Germany - Expiration date for comments: 02/11/2015
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) published its proposal for new rules on pilot training which covers the topic of Loss of Control In-flight. Loss of Control of the airplane by the pilot is the result... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Servisair LLC
Washington, Usa - For USD 173.500
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $173,500 civil penalty against Servisair LLC., of Houston, for allegedly violating federal drug and alcohol testing r... more
AirlinesAir Seychelles welcomes new A-320 aircraft into fleet
Seychelles, Republic of Seychelles - The airplane is named "Silhouette", the second model after "Amirantes"
Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, celebrated yesterday an occasion when it officially welcomed a new A-320 aircraft into its international fleet. The airplane is named... more
AirlinesEmirates touches down in Orlando
Dubai, UAE - Its 10th destination in the United States
Emirates launched its 10th destination in the United States with the start of daily non-stop passenger service between Dubai and Orlando International Airport on 1st September. A VIP delegation and a contingent... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space and Telespazio to deliver COSMO-SkyMed ground segment to Polish MoD
Kielce, Poland - The collaboration between Italy and Poland reinforced
Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio have reached an agreement with Teledife (General Directorate of Telecommunications, IT and Advanced Technologies, Italian Ministry of Defence) to supply the ground segment... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Mesa Airlines
Washington, Usa - For USD 174,600
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $174,600 civil penalty against Mesa Airlines of Phoenix for allegedly violating federal drug and alcohol testing r... more
IndustryMRJ Development Status Update toward the first flight of the airplane ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Rome, Italy - Schedule of the first flight will be announced around the end of September
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation today held a press briefing on the MRJ development status update toward the first flight. The document is divided in three parts: 1) Events leading up to first flight 2)... more