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UAS-DronesNASA: the Next Era of Aviation: Unmanned Aircraft Systems traffic management convention
Houston, USA - This week, July 28-30, the US Space Agency is hosting a three-day UTM Convention
“The sky could become increasingly crowded as personal and commercial uses of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly called drones, become more popular". That’s the assessment of Parimal Kopardekar, man... more

UAS-DronesFAA: wildfires and drone aircraft don’t mix
Washington, Usa - Many people operate unmanned aircraft with little or no aviation experience
Responding to recent incidents in which unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as “Drones,” interfered with manned aircraft involved in wildland firefighting operations, the US Department of Transportation’s Feder... more

IndustryAlenia Aermacchi completes flight-tests of C-27J battlefield airplane with new winglets
Turin, Italy - One of a series of product developments underway
Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi has completed dedicated flight-testing following the modification to add winglets to the C-27J battlefield airlifter configuration, one of a series of product developments... more

Press releaseFire in Fiumicino: Alitalia calculated damages cost at 80 million euros
Rome, Italy - In the absence of a credible investment plan on the airport, the airline will be forced to shift its growth elsewhere
The damage to Alitalia by the consequences of the fire which broke out on May 7 at Fiumicino Airport amounted to 80 million Euros to date, according to a press release issued by the airline. The recent... more

HelicoptersFinmeccanica-Selex Es: EUR 27 m contract to update UK RAF Puma helicopters
Rome, Italy - The agreement will see the company equip the fleet with the SG-200D RWR
Finmeccanica–Selex ES has won a contract worth around €27M (£19M) to provide an ongoing radar warning capability for the UK Royal Air Force’s fleet of Puma helicopters. The company was selected by the... more

HelicoptersRobinson upgrades R-66 Police helicopter
Torrance, Usa - To complete the package, the industry expanded the options list
Robinson Helicopter Company announced its R-66 Turbine Police Helicopter with the FLIR Systems Ultra 8000 Infrared Camera and the Spectrolab SX-7 searchlight with 30-million candlepower has been reconfigured... more

SecurityEASA: certification memorandum on "Certification of airborne systems using LASER with high energy" ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Cologne, Germany - The comments should be send no later than the deadline (next August 31)
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) proposes to issue a Certification Memorandum on ‘Certification of airborne systems using Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASER) with h... more

Civil aviationAirports and EC: €1.8 billion for investments in sustainable multi-modal transport infrastructure in Italy
Brussels, Belgium - The programme will focus on two main priorities
The European Commission adopted today the 2014-2020 Operational Programme for "Infrastructure and networks” in Italy. Its budget amounts to €1.84 billion with €1.38 billion coming from the European Regio... more

IndustryAirbus DS and LM to upgrade German Navy P-3C Orion aircraft fleet
Madrid, Spain - The companies will make it on eight airplanes, under the terms of an eight-year contract signed
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) together with its team partner Lockheed Martin Overseas Services Corporation (LMOSC) are to undertake a Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) -re-winging- of the German Navy fleet of P-3C... more

Finance and economyFinmeccanica entered with Hitachi into an Amendment of the Sale and Purchase Agreement of its 40% owned in Ansaldo STS
Rome, Italy - Six directors designated by the Group have resigned
Finmeccanica informs that it has entered yesterday with Hitachi Ltd into an Amendment of the Sale and Purchase Agreement of its 40% owned in Ansaldo STS SpA as communicated to the market on February 24th. For... more

AirportsDubai International Airport: traffic reaches 5.9m passengers in June
Dubai, UAE - The increase in traffic during June can be attributed to the runway refurbishment project between May and July last year
Dubai International welcomed 5.9 million passengers in June according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today. Passenger traffic during June increased 16.7 per cent to... more

IndustryAirplanes and mergers. GKN acquires Fokker for EUR 706 million
Londron, UK - The completion by the end of the year
GKN Aerospace announced today that it has agreed to acquire Fokker Technologies Group BV from Arle Capital for an enterprise value of € 706 million (£499 million). The acquisition of Fokker further en... more

SecurityEASA: report of the task force on the Germanwings aircraft crash (flight 9525) to the EC ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Cologne, Germany - The Task Force issues six recommendations
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) delivered in the last weeks the report of the Task Force on the crash of Germanwings aircraft, Flight 9525. The Task Force, led by the Agency, was assembled... more

AirlinesEstonian Air: award to be the most punctual airline in Moscow-Sheremetyevo Airport
Tallinn, Estonia - In the category of foreign airlines
Estonian Air was awarded for being the most punctual airline in Moscow-Sheremetyevo International Airport in the category of foreign airlines (serving less than 100 000 passengers a year on this route)... more

AerospaceItalian Space Agency (ASI) and Lombardia Region sign strategic agreement
Varese, Italy - It is among the purposes of the "Europe 2020" strategy
Mario Melazzini, industry, research and innovation council member of the Lombardia Region, signed a collaboration agreement with Roberto Battiston, President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI, Agenzia spaziale... more

AirportsDubai International Airport: new family area opened at DXB’s Terminal 3
Dubai, UAE - The facility is located between Gates B7 and B8
At Dubai International’s Terminal 3 at Concourse B’s Zen Garden Dubai Airports has just opened a new facility for families. Located between Gates B7 and B8, the new family facility features a children’s area... more

DiscussionsAirplanes. Burden on air tickets: ECTAA files a formal complaint against Lufthansa AG to EU
Brussels, Belgium - Appeal to the Regulation EU nr 80/2009 regarding the Code of Conduct for GDS
This 24th July 2015, ECTAA (European Travel Agents and Tour Operator Accociation), filed a formal complaint with the EU Commission -Directorate General for Mobility & Transport, based on the EU Regulation... more

AirlinesLufthansa introduces new fare concept for Europe
Milan, Italy - The new fares apply to domestic and European flights
Effective 28 July 2015, Lufthansa is introducing a new price concept for flights in Europe. The new Economy Class fare options “Light”, “Classic” and “Flex” shall apply from 1 October 2015, for domesti... more

HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters achieves Factory Acceptance for first “HATS” military training aircraft for Australia
Donauwörth, Germany - First of fifteen helicopters of the H-135 family for joint Australian Navy and Army pilot training
Airbus Helicopters has achieved Factory Acceptance of HATS01, the first of fifteen helicopters of the H-135 family (EC-135T2+) for the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) for the Australian Defence... more

SecurityAirplanes. UK Airprox Board publishes Latest Reports ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
London, UK - To promote tangible improvements in air safety
The UK Airprox Board (UKAB) has published its most recent assessments (June 2015) of Airprox incidents. The UK Airprox Board’s primary objective is to enhance air safety in the UK, in particular in r... more

AirlinesEmirates will fly double daily to Lisbon from 1st January 2016
Dubai, UAE - From 1st January 2016
In response to strong demand, Emirates has confirmed it will start operating a second daily service to Lisbon, Portugal from 1st January 2016. Timed to maximise a wave of new global connections to Lisbon,... more

IndustryFinmeccanica-Selex ES: contract to provide a “Low Level Radar” System for air surveillance and defence to Qatar
Rome, Italy - The supply is composed of a network of KRONOS and associated command and control centres
Finmeccanica-Selex ES will supply to the Qatar Armed Forces an air surveillance and defence system to safeguard the airspace of the Country. The contract, worth some hundreds of millions euro, has been... more

Civil aviationCALC signs strategic cooperation agreement with Eastern Airlines Technic Co, Ltd.
Hong Kong, China - Valid for three years
The independent aircraft lessor in China –China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited- has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Eastern Airlines Technic Co, Ltd. regarding the maintenance a... more

AirportsRecord results for "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw and PPL in H1 2015
Warsaw, Poland - More than 5 million passengers served and 80 million zlotys of profits
In the first half of the year Chopin Airport handled 5.173 million travellers, up 7.4% compared to the same period in 2014 and the airport’s best result ever. Polish Airports revenues in first half o... more

AerospaceNASA’s Kepler mssion discovers bigger, older cousin to Earth (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - It has confirmed the first near-Earth-size planet in the “Habitable zone” around a sun-like star
NASA's Kepler mission has confirmed the first near-Earth-size planet in the “habitable zone” around a sun-like star. This discovery and the introduction of 11 other new small habitable zone candidate pla... more

IndustryIndra set to deliver GTA an A-320 airplane simulator for its pilot training center in Jakarta
Rome, Italy - Higher air traffic in the region is leading airlines here to hire more pilots and offer more training
Indra has signed a new contract with the Spanish pilot training company GTA to supply an A-320 airplane simulator to the new GTA training center near Jakarta airport, Indonesia. The simulator will be... more

Finance and economyUAL reports $1.3 bn 2Q2015 profit excluding special items; $1.2 bn profit including special items
Chicago, Usa - Company announces additional $3 billion share repurchase program
United Airlines (UAL) today reported second-quarter 2015 net income of $1.3 billion, or $3.31 per diluted share, excluding $67 million of special items. Including special items, UAL reported second-quarter... more

PeopleAEA pays tribute to Karl-Heinz Neumeister, its former Secretary General
Brussels, Belgium - He headed the Assocation until 2002
It is with sadness that the Association of European Airlines announces the passing, on July 21st, of its former Secretary General, Karl-Heinz Neumeister. Neumeister joined AEA from a senior post in... more

AirlinesAir Astana operating profit up 115% in first half 2015
Milan, Italy - The airline recently concluded an agreement with ALC Inc for A-320 family NEOs
Air Astana increased its operating profit by 115% to $23.9 million in the first half of 2015. Net profit was $8.3 million, versus a loss of $36.4 million in the first half of 2014 (the result of a book... more

Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecast. Bad weather in Italy: alert for thunderstorms on the centre-South
Rome, Italy - A yellow criticality on the most part of the Peninsula
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The noticie indicates rains, with downpour or storm aspect, from today... more

IndustryBoeing formalized MOA with Japanese partners for -777X airplane
Tokyo, Japan - The industry will purchase goods and services from Japan until 2020 for USD 36 billion
Boeing and key Japanese partners JAI (Japan Aircraft Industries) and JADC (Japan Aircraft Development Corporation) today signed a formal agreement for significant work on new B-777X airplane. The agreement... more

SecurityAircraft. FAA proposes $55,000 civil penalty against MayaAir
Seattle, Usa - MayaAir has been in communication with the US Authority about the case
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $55,000 civil penalty against MayaAir, LLC of Telluride, Colo., for allegedly conducting commercial operations with a... more

SecurityFAA proposes USD 173,100 civil penalty against Eaton Corp.
Seattle, Usa - For allegedly violating drug and alcohol testing regulations
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $173,100 civil penalty against Eaton Corporation Aerospace Operations of Irvine, Calif., for allegedly violating d... more

Civil aviationAirplanes. FAA proposes civil penalty against Avion Research Inc.
Seattle, Usa - For USD 420,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $420,000 civil penalty against Avion Research Inc. of Cupertino, Calif., for allegedly producing and advertising a... more

IndustryAirplanes. Boeing reports Second-Quarter Results
Chicago, Usa - Revenue increased 11 percent to $24.5 billion reflecting record commercial deliveries
Boeing reports second-quarter results. The highlights are: -- Revenue increased 11 percent to $24.5 billion reflecting record commercial deliveries -- Core EPS (non-GAAP) of $1.62; GAAP EPS of... more

Civil aviationAirplanes and airlines. Avianca Brasil joins Star Alliance network
Sao Paulo, Brazil - In total 13 member carriers now serve Brazil
At a special ceremony held at Guarulhos International Airport today, the Star Alliance member carriers welcomed their newest member, Avianca Brasil. Avianca Brasil is the fastest growing airline in... more

AirlinesAirplanes and balance sheet. easyJet: financial results for the quarter ended 30 June 2015
Milan, Italy - Better than the guidance issued in May, with a revenue per seat down 2.8% at constant currency
easyJet performance in the quarter: • Good commercial performance with revenue per seat down 2.8% at constant currency or by 5.4% on a reported basis to £59.08 per seat, better than the guidance is... more

AirlinesEmirates to launch flights to Bamako, Mali
Dubai, UAE - It becomes its 28th destination in Africa
Emirates airline will connect Bamako, the capital and largest city of Mali, to its global network from 25th October 2015. The flight will depart Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Once services... more

Civil aviationIATA Airline Business Confidence Survey - July ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Montreal, Canada - Key points
Iata (International Air Transport Association) unveiled latest business confidence survey of airlines CFOs and heads of cargo. Key points: - Airline profit expectations for the year ahead have... more

HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland celebrated Westland Centenary and 100 years supporting the UK Armed Forces
London, UK - The industry is at the heart of UK advanced manufacturing delivering some £600M in exports annually, accounting for 10% of UK Defence Exports
AgustaWestland celebrated a century of aircraft manufacturing in the UK and 100 years of supplying and supporting the UK Armed Forces, yesterday at the Mall Galleries London, in the presence of Mauro Moretti,... more

AirlinesAircraft and transport in Italy. Alitalia-SAI-Cityliner strike next Friday, July 24
Rome, Italy - Announced by Anpac from 00:01 to midnight, links to Venice and Bologna not included
A 24 hour strike (from 00:01 to midnight) by pilots and flight assistants of the Alitalia Group for next Friday, July 24. The protest, confirmed by Anpac, will be at national level, not for links from... more

UAS-DronesDrone aircraft: new horizons for commerce and creativity. The European Jacqueline Foster talks through her ideas (VIDEO)
Strasbourg, France - She is a member of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group UK
Drones: new horizons for commerce and creativity Civilian drones present many opportunities, but how to stop them crashing into aircraft or people? And how to protect people’s privacy? Jacqueline F... more

IndustryRR Trent 700 engines worth $930m selected by IAFC for 20 A-330 aircraft
Rome, Italy - The engine has been chosen for the most part of the freighters in service
Rolls-Royce has been selected by International AirFinance Corporation (IAFC) to provide Trent 700 engines, worth $930m, for 20 A-330 Regional aircraft. The Trent 700 is the clear market "Leader" on... more

Civil aviationIATA Premium Traffic Monitor: May 2015 ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Montreal, Canada - Key points
IATA (International Air Transport Association)'s assessment of premium and economy travel in May. Key points: - Passenger travel on international markets rose 6.2% in May compared to a year ago,... more

DiscussionsEuropean Parliament: five things you should know when travelling abroad
Strasbourg, France - Here are a few key points to remember
We all love to travel, but do you know what to do if things go wrong? When there is an emergency, your flight gets cancelled or you lose your passport? There are EU rules in place to make travellers' lives... more

Civil aviationAirplanes. Boeing: 558,000 new commercial pilots needed in the next 20 years
Oshkosh, Usa - And 609,000 technicians of the aeronautical maintenance
Boeing released yesterday a new forecast showing continued strong demand for commercial airline pilots and maintenance technicians as the world's airlines add 38,000 airplanes to the global fleet over... more

IndustryRolls-Royce TotalCare services selected by Saudi Arabian Airlines for A-330 airplanes
Rome, Italy - Worth USD 1.3 billion
Rolls-Royce has been selected by SAUDIA, the national carrier of Saudi Arabia to provide long-term TotalCare engine service support, worth $1.3 billion, for 20 A-330 Regional aircraft. The Trent 700... more

AirlinesUnited Airlines statement on the "Historic" reopening of the US and Cuban embassies
Chicago, Usa - "They have been closed for more than a half century"
United Airlines issued yesterday the following statement after the reopening of the US Embassy in Havana, Cuba and the Cuban Embassy in Washington, DC. "United Airlines congratulates the US and Cuban... more

HelicoptersHelicopters. RN-Aircraft signs contract for ten AW-189s, result of the framework agreement of 2014
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be used for transportation. The restructuring of ghe HeliVert jv
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced yesterday it has signed a contract for the sale of ten AW-189 commercial helicopters to RN-Aircraft, a subsidiary of the oil company Rosneft. The contract foresees... more

IndustryAVIC Joy Air Holdings orders 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian aircraft
Oshkosh, USA - The airplanes are expected to start being delivered later this year
Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc. yesterday announced an agreement with Zhoushan AVIC Joy Air General Air Co., Ltd. for 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian aircraft. The airplanes... more