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IndustryARJ-21 airplane: the Chinese COMAC renounces the US FAA certification?
New York, Usa - The aircraft has already obtained that one by CAAC (Civil Aviation Administration of China)
The American "Flightglobal" unveiled it today after having received confidential information by close sources to the program. COMAC, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, the aerospace industry State... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Dukes Aerospace Inc.
Washington, Usa - For USD 211,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $211,000 civil penalty against Dukes Aerospace Inc., of Northridge, Calif., for allegedly violating federal drug a... more
AirportsDubai International Airport: passenger traffic climbs 29.6% in July
Dubai, UAE - 6.68 million passengers passed through it in the same month
Dubai Airports today announced that 6.68 million passengers passed through Dubai International in July up 29.6 per cent from the same month last year when traffic numbers were affected by a runway refurbishment... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter congratulates Fuji Heavy Industries on Japanese Ministry of Defense UH-X contract award
Tokyo, Japan - Contract initiates new co-development program in Japan
Bell Helicopter today announced long-term partner Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI) was awarded a contract for 150 multi-purpose helicopters to replace Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force’s (JGSDF) current fle... more
SecurityAircraft. FAA proposes civil penalty against Empire Airlines
Seattle, Usa - For USD 360,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration proposes a $360,000 civil penalty against Empire Airlines, Inc. of Hayden, Idaho, for allegedly operating an aircraft that was not i... more
Fair and showsT-129 "Atak" helicopter. TAI signs agreements during the first day of "MSPO"
Kielce, Poland - This was the third key event of the Poland Roadshow
Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI), the producer of T-129 ATAK Advanced Attack and Tactical Reconnaissance Helicopter announced the signing of MOUs with WCBKT, WZL1, ITWL and MESKO which took place... more
PeopleAirbus Helicopters nomina Guillaume Steuer quale responsabile delle comunicazioni esterne
Marignane, Francia - Sostituisce Stéphane Chéry, designato lo scorso marzo a capo della strategia digitale
Guillaume Steuer a partire da oggi riferisce al vice-presidente delle comunicazioni aziendali Yves Barillé e gestirà tutte le attività di comunicazione esterna per conto di Airbus Helicopters. Dal me... more
IndustryNimrod Group’s new Polish subsidiary to deliver A-350XWB airplane sheet metal parts
Toulouse, France - Airbus Group increases its supplier base in Poland
The A-350 XWB airplane will take components from Poland on board. Stelia Aerospace will award a contract for the serial production of A-350 XWB high-tech elementary parts to ESM, a subsidiary of Nimrod... more
AirlinesEmirates touches down at Mashhad, Iran; second gateway into the country, after Tehran
Dubai, UAE - Upon arrival at the Airport, the aircraft was met by a senior delegation from the airport
Emirates today extended its reach into Iran by linking Dubai with Mashhad, adding a second passenger gateway into the country after Tehran. On board the inaugural flight were Sheikh Majid Al Mualla,... more
IndustryEmbraer Executive Jets expands its sales network in Europe
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Atlas Air Service as its new ASR
Embraer Executive Jets today announced Atlas Air Service as its new Authorized Sales Representative (ASR) in Europe. The deal with the Germany-based company comprises marketing and sales initiatives for... more
AirlinesEtihad will collect USD 500 million to expand its own aircraft fleet
Abu Dhabi, UAE - According to two anonymous sources; currently the talks are confidential. But the airline doesn't release declarations
According to two sources closer to the matter, Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi State-owned carrier, is thinking to collect up to USD 500m for its fleet expansion. The collection can include financing... more
HelicoptersFirst Bell 429 helicopter delivered to Slovakian Police Force
Bratislava, Slovakia - The model continues to gain customers in police forces around the world
Bell Helicopter announced the delivery of the first of two Bell 429s to the Slovakian Police. These aircraft will be primarily used for border protection, search and rescue, natural disaster relief missions... more
IndustrySaab signs contract with Airbus for A-321 ACF Door Plug aircraft
Linkpoing, Sweden - The agreement covers design, development and manufacturing of it
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with Airbus to become a supplier on the A-321 Airbus Cabin Flex Programme. The agreement covers design, development and manufacturing of the Door... more
CargoDubai World Central airport: cargo traffic continues to climb
Dubai, UAE - Volumes rise 42 per cent to 443,012 tonnes in H1 2015
Cargo volumes at "Al Maktoum International" -Dubai World Central (DWC) continued to rise sharply in the first half of 2015, as the airport continues to rise up the ranks of the top cargo airports worldwide... more
IndustryAirplanes. Indra renews ATM systems in the Bahamas
Rome, Italy - The project also includes the implementation of a training center for air traffic controllers and the deployment of two radar stations
Indra has provided the largest airport in the Bahamas -Nassau's "Lynden Pindling international airport"- with a new approach control center boasting the company's advanced air traffic management system... more
PeopleAirbus Helicopters appoints Guillaume Steuer as Head of External Communications
Marignane, France - He succeeds Stéphane Chéry, who has been appointed Head of Digital Strategy last March
As of today, Guillaume Steuer is reporting to Vice-President of Corporate Communications Yves Barillé and is managing all external communications activities for Airbus Helicopters. Since June 2014,... more
AirlinesAirplanes and strategies. Lufthansa Group to expand direct booking channel options
Milan, Italy - numerous collaborations with technology providers
The airlines of the Lufthansa Group –Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS– have reached a major milestone in their endeavors to modernize their present product structures. A number of... more
AirportsBudapest Airport hands over Wizz Air’s brand new hangar as 10th aircraft joins expanding base
Budapest, Hungary - The new 2,000m² hangar will considerably support the airline’s growth at the Hungarian capital
In a move recognising a significant strengthening of the presence of Wizz Air, Budapest Airport has officially opened a brand-new maintenance hangar built exclusively for its home-based carrier, in a ceremony... more
IndustryBoeing: contract for 13 P-8A Poseidon aircraft
Seattle, Usa - Worth USD 1.49 billion
Boeing will provide the first P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft for Australia and additional P-8As for the US Navy following a $1.49 billion contract award from the Navy for 13 airplanes. The... more
IndustryEmbraer’s Legacy 450 aircraft receives FAA certification
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The first delivery is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2015
Embraer Executive Jets today announced that its new Legacy 450 business jet received type certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The approval comes a few weeks after the aircraft... more
AccidentsAir shows, a black period: still a death. Pitts S-2B Special aircraft crashed in Austria (VIDEO)
Friesac-Hirt, Austria - Only for a case the plane didn't fall among the crowd
Dittinge (Basels) Switzerland, Slovakia (in an exercise before the air show), that one serious in Brighton (UK), all in Europe, without to count the last in USA, Newburgh (New York). These are only some... more
AirlinesEstonian Air to resume flights to Bromma Stockholm Airport
Tallinn, Estonia - The connections are operated twice a day on weekdays with 33-seater SAAB 340 aircraft
Estonian Air resumes flights between Tallinn and Bromma Stockholm Airport. The flights are operated twice a day on weekdays with 33-seater SAAB 340 aircraft. Air connection with Bromma is important... more
UAS-DronesAlenia Aermacchi: Italian Air Traffic Controllers debut RPAS aircraft flight in civil airspace
Turin, Italy - Following the recent first test for the flight safety
Following the recent first test for the flight safety of the Unmanned Air Vehicles into civil airspace within the MIDCAS programme, the first live flight trial of a drone aircraft, always using the Finmeccanica-Alenia... more
Fair and showsSlovakia: the “Frecce Tricolori” airplanes performed at the “Siaf” Festival
Bratislava, Slovakia - After their great success in 2012
After their great success in 2012, the “Frecce Tricolori” airplanes returned to Slovakia. The Italian flying fleet’s Aermacchi MB-339s were the guest of honour at the country’s most prominent air event:... more
HelicoptersRobinson introduces new R-44 and R-66 helicopter autopilot
Torrance, Usa - And Aspen primary flight display package
The same Genesys Aerosystems HeliSAS (Helicopter Stability Augmentation System) and autopilot that was FAA approved on the R-66 earlier this year is now available on Robinson’s R-44. The R-44 autopilot o... more
AirportsItaly. Catania strategic airport: the comments by SAC leadership
Catania, Italy - By its President (Salvatore Bonura) and its CEO (Gaetano Mancini)
"Catania airport is officially a strategic one, as SAC affirms for years. It is an important support, an unanimous success, certainly of the management company (SAC), but also for those sustained, in political... more
UAS-DronesFAA releases B4UFLY App Beta Test For UAS Users
Washington, USA - Michael Huerta first announced the initiative in May
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today released the beta version of a new smartphone application called “B4UFLY” for testing by up to 1,000 unmanned aircraft users. The B4UFLY app, aimed pri... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy: strikes in September
Rome, Italy - There are ten protests for next month and divided in two days
The Italian Ministry unveils the list of the strikes predicted in September. The protests are: 06/09/2015, Usb, Aviapartner company staff of Venice airport, 4 hours (10am-2pm) 06/09/2015,... more
AirportsSchiphol Group 2015 interim report: its growth continues ("Specials" AVIONEWS)
Amsterdam, Holland - Key developments
Schiphol Group 2015 Interim Report Growth Schiphol continues Today, 28 August 2015, Schiphol Group publishes its interim figures. Revenue increased slightly by 1.1% to 684 million euros (HY 2014:... more
IndustryCessna: Citation Latitude airplane now in the hands of customers with deliveries underway
Wichita, Usa - 39-airport US tour to demonstrate new midsize jet’s roomy cabin
Cessna Aircraft Company announced the first deliveries of its newest midsize jet, the Cessna Citation Latitude, and a national tour to demonstrate its stand-up, flat floor cabin. Charter company among... more
SecurityAirplanes and helicopters. UK Airprox Board publishes latest reports in July ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
London, UK - 18 events divided in five different risks
The UK Airprox Board’s primary objective is to enhance air safety in the UK, in particular in respect of lessons to be learned and applied from Airprox occurrences reported within UK airspace. An A... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2015": the second day saw the largest number of events. The flight demonstration ended with the showing of the Be-200 amphibian aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Presentations, briefings and negotiations
On Wednesday, August 26, the Twelfth International Aviation and Space Salon "MAKS 2015" (August 25-30 in Moscow) continued its work. This day saw the largest number of events on the Business Program, presentations,... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2015" (2): conclusion of agreements continue on purchase of airplanes
Moscow, Russia - The negotiations seem to be lively at the air show
Contracts and Supplies Conclusion of agreements on deliveries of Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft continued on the second day of "MAKS 2015" (August 25-30 in Moscow). State Transport Leasing Company (STLC)... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. FAA dedicates runway pavement testing facility
Washington, Usa - Airport pavement temperatures can reach 140 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit as far north as New York City
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday dedicated its new National Airport Pavement & Materials Research Center at the "William J. Hughes" Technical Center at Egg Harbor Township, N.J. The... more
AirportsCatania airport: the SAC mission, a success in China
Catania, Italy - The Chinese tourism represents an aspired target "That we would intercept", the President Bonura said
"There is a great interest by Chinese tourist towards Sicily, considered a destination of great attraction, option to the traditional Italian destinations". Salvatore Bonura, President of SAC (Catania... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter celebrates Bell 505 Lafayette assembly center grand opening
Lafayette, Usa - Where the company will assemble the new commercial aircraft, the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X
Bell Helicopter announced yesterday the Bell Helicopter Lafayette Assembly Center is officially open for business in Lafayette, La., where the company will assemble the new commercial helicopter, the Bell... more
IndustryBoeing completes B-777X aircraft firm configuration (VIDEO)
Washington, Usa - Program on track for first delivery in 2020
Boeing announced yesterday the completion of the firm configuration milestone for the 777/9 airplane, the first member of the 777X family to be developed. The B-777X team reached this significant design... more
HelicoptersTiger HAD helicopter: first in-flight presentation in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - A week before being displayed at the "MSPO"
Airbus Helicopters has announced that the Tiger will give its first dynamic presentation in Poland, a week before being displayed (for the second time) at the 23rd edition of "MSPO" in Kielce. The combat... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2015" (3). State Transport Leasing Company signed a contract on delivery of 32 SSJ-100 aircraft (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Contracts and supplies
Contracts and Supplies The Russian President announced the signing of a few agreements on deliveries of Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft at "MAKS 2015". State Transport Leasing Company and Sukhoi Civil... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2015" (2). Superjet 100 on display. A plan to reduce production costs of the airplane announced (VIDEOs)
Mosca, Russia - The Russian industry will replace the foreign suppliers, and the payment in ruble will stabilise prices
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) not missed at the edition 2015 of "MAKS" (the traditional international aviation and space air show takes place in Zhukovsky, Moscow, from August 25 to 30), that at... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. "MAKS 2015" in Zhukovsky from August 25 to 30
Moscow, Russia - AVIONEWS is present with its reporters
International Aviation and Space Salon "MAKS" (August 25-30 in Moscow) is one of the most important events of the aviation and space in the world. The main objective of it is to demonstrate Russian high... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters’ H-175 reaches 1,000 flight hours with NHV Group
Den Helder, The Netherlands - Proving this super-medium sized aircraft's capabilities and reliability in highly demanding operations
NHV Group has logged the first 1,000 flight hours with the H-175, proving this super-medium-sized rotorcraft’s capabilities and reliability in highly demanding operations, especially the transportation o... more
UAS-DronesEASA: a short summary of its proposals for new rules on drone aircraft ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Cologne, Germany - The expiration date for comments is 25 September 2015
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) has made available a Summary of its Proposals for the Introduction of a Regulatory Framework for the Operation of Drones containing based on the original document... more
ReportPlanes. The air traffic reactivated in Dublin after a fire of this morning
Dublin, Ireland - Flames on hangar, stop to flights. After about 90 minutes it has been brought under control
The Dublin Airport Authority unveiled this morning the temporary suspension of all flight activities, due to a fire evolved around at 7am (local hour) in one of the hangar. Besides the aircraft facility,... more
IndustryBoeing and Korean Air celebrate the delivery of airline's first B-747/8 Intercontinental airplane
Washington, Usa - It becomes the world's first carrier to operate both types of the aircraft
Boeing and Korean Air marked the delivery of the airline's first B-747/8 Intercontinental aircraft. The new fuel-efficient jet is the first of 10 B-747/8 passenger airplanes the carrier has on order. With... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Hogan (Alitalia): full profitability from 2017. Damages due to the fire at Fiumicino airport: debate behind closed doors
Rimini, Italy - Satisfaction in the first year of the "Marriage"; five main points to be "The best in the world"
James Hogan, CEO of Etihad and also Vice-President of Alitalia, touched upon main points in his speech made yesterday at the conference "Scommettere ed investire in Italia (Bet and invest in Italy)" took... more
AirportsIndra deploys ABC systems at seven Spanish airports and for the first time at a port terminal (Algeciras)
Rome, Italy - The devices verify passenger identification, ensuring that all passport documentation belongs to the holder by evaluating facial attributes and fingerprints
Over the first six months of 2015 Indra successfully deployed ABC (Automatic Border Control) biometric systems at five Spanish airports and the Port of Algeciras. These systems make for faster processing... more
AerospaceRosetta experts to present the mission at "IAC" in Jerusalem
Paris, France - The Congress will take place in October (12-16)
The leaders of the famed Rosetta program will present their operational highlights during a special “highlight lecture” at the "International Astronautical Congress" ("IAC") in Jerusalem October 12-16th. The Int... more
AirlinesUnited reports July 2015 operational performance
Washington, Usa - Load factor increased 0.3 points
United Airlines (UAL) reported July 2015 operational results. UAL's July 2015 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 2.8 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat miles) increased... more
Finance and economyCALC announces 2015 interim results "(Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Hong Kong, China - Income surges 47.0%
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC” or the “Company”), the largest independent operating aircraft lessor in China, yesterday announced strong financial and operating results of the Com... more