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AirlinesAmerican Airlines welcomed first B-787 airplane
Fort Worth, USA - The airline has placed firm orders for 42 Dreamliner
American Airlines officially welcomed its first B-787 Dreamliner. American took delivery of the airplane, a 787/8 with registration number N800AN, on Thursday at Boeing's factory in Everett, Washington,... more
AirportsDubai International Airport: 70.47 million recorded in 2014
Dubai, UAE - 79 million projected in 2015
Dubai Airports today released its year-end traffic report which confirm that Dubai International (DXB) has secured its position as the number one airport for international passenger numbers. Full year... more
Weather forecastsBad weather and aircraft: the airports of New York and Chicago under siege
New York, USA - America in the grip of frost
At this time, the American air traffic went completely haywire: the first snow storm of 2015 has arrived in time to cause a lot of trouble, just as expected by meteorologists. According to the website... more
Finance and economyAirplanes. easyJet: trading statement for the quarter ended last 31 December 2014
Milan, Italy - Highlights
easyJet trading statement for the quarter ended 31 December 2014. Highlights: Drive demand, conversion and yields across Europe • Seats flown grew by 2.9% to 16.6 million. Passengers carried i... more
AccidentsGreek F-16 fighter airplane crash: further details about the tragedy
Madrid, Spain - Roberta Pinotti made a hearing at Senate
Further details are available about the tragedy occurred yesterday at 3:00pm on the air base in Los Llanos, Albacete (Spain) that has made sad the manoeuvres of the Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP)... more
AccidentsGreek F-16 plane (2): condolences by NATO secretary Stoltenberg. Italian Minister Pinotti reported at Senate
Rome, Italy - The minister will visit in Spain the Italian wounded soldiers as soon as possible
"I am deeply saddened by the crash of a Greek fighter jet at the Los Llanos base in Spain, which has caused many casualties. This is a tragedy which affects the whole NATO family. I express my heartfelt... more
ReportDrone aircraft breaks White House’s security
Washington, USA - The series of intrusions into the home of the president of the United States keep on
At about 3:00 am last Monday, a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) breached without consequences the so-called "P56". The area overhead in question covers approximately 3 miles around the White House and inside... more
AccidentsGreek F-16 fighter airplane crashed in Spain: 10 victims at the moment. Provisional data: 9 Italian wounded (VIDEO)
Madrid, Spain - And 13 injured according to a press release by the Defence Ministry of Madrid
"A F-16 airplane of the Greek Air Force has suffered an accident yesterday afternoon at the Air Base in Los Llanos, Albacete", according to a press release diffused by the Spanish Defence Ministry, while... more
Civil aviationRussia predicts sales up to 1000 Irkut MS-21 airplanes in the next 20 years
Moscow, Russia - Besides India, interest on the new plane for the passenger transport would arrived also by airlines, Lufthansa among them
The Russian deputy prime minister Dmitry Rogozin during a meeting with his direct superior Dmitry Medvedev declared yesterday that the Country predicts in the next 20 years to sell abroad up to 1,000 units... more
HelicoptersBotswana’s Police Air Support Branch orders three AS-350B3e from Airbus Helicopters
Gaborone, Botswana - The start of delivery of the new aircraft is scheduled for later in 2015
Botswana’s Police Service today signed for a contract for three new AS-350B3e ‘Ecureuil” Airbus Helicopters aircraft for its Police Air Support Branch. The new helicopters will be customised to the B... more
OccurrencesA Piper PA-46 airplane landed without gear in Milan-Linate
Milan, Italy - Four passengers uninjured. Airport blocked until the aircraft removal
A Piper PA-46 plane made a landing without undercarriage on the Milan-Linate airport today at 12am. The runway has temporarily blocked until to the removal of the tourism airplane. The activity on the... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: Australian military’s new EC-135T2+ training aircraft takes to air
Donauwörth, Germany - First flight within only two months of HATS contract signing
The first EC-135T2+ helicopter in a planned fleet of modern, twin-engine, rotary-wing aircraft being acquired by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for its new Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS),... more
OccurrenceseasyJet aircraft landed in emergency for smoke in cockpit
Berlin, Germany - Only fear for passengers
The captain of an A-320/214 airplane of the low-cost easyJet, took off from Berlin-Schönefeld and bound for Bristol (UK), asked during the route while he was on the Dutch coast, to make a safe landing... more
ReportMalaysia Airlines' website under attack by ISIS: aircraft crashes' victims in 2014 insulted
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Technicals at work to reactivate the service
The Malaysia Airlines' website is impossible to reach in the moment in which we write. The technicals are at work to reactivate the internet link after the attack that the Malaysian airline has suffered... more
AirlinesAirplanes and job. Etihad Airways to hold 11 cabin crew recruitment days in February
Abu Dhabi, UAE - They will take place in five different cities around the world: Kiev, London, Belgrade, Milan and Rome
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is holding 11 recruitment days in February 2015, seeking individuals with outstanding hospitality experience to join its World’s L... more
IndustryIs Finmeccanica flying towards the Rising Sun?
Rome, Italy - Hitachi in pole position for the purchase of Finmeccanica's transport division?
Mauro Moretti, Finmeccanica's CEO (photo Creatività e Broadcasting, FS Italiane) While Japan is in the throes of an economic crisis, Hitachi Rail, the transport division of Japanese colossus, Hitachi,... more
IndustryIs Finmeccanica flying towards the Rising Sun?
Rome, Italy - Hitachi in pole position for the purchase of Finmeccanica's transport division?
Mauro Moretti, Finmeccanica's CEO (photo Creatività e Broadcasting, FS Italiane) While Japan is in the throes of an economic crisis, Hitachi Rail, the transport division of Japanese colossus, Hitachi,... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines Group reports December traffic results
Fort Worth, USA - Its total revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for last month were 18.1 billion
American Airlines Group reported December and full year 2014 traffic results. Its total revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for the month were 18.1 billion, down 0.4 percent versus December 2013. Total capacity... more
HelicoptersDHL starts a new delivery service by helicopter in Europe
London, United Kingdom - After New York and Los Angeles, it's the turn of London
After USA, the transport company DHL has brought its delivery service by helicopter even in the "Old continent" and more specifically in London. The service that allows to save a lot of time, began last... more
AerospaceItalian ASI: report on Cassini mission status during an annual meeting hosted at the Agency's headquarters
Rome, Italy - Ten years after the Moon landing by Huygens on Titan
Four days and over 100 scientists from worldwide for the Italian meeting, hosted this year for the first time at new headquarters of Italian Space Agency (ASI). It was dedicated to the analysis of the... more
CargoEtihad Cargo launched new Hermes Cargo management system
Abu Dhabi, UAE - To provide its customers with greater communication and improved handling processes
Etihad Cargo, the freight division of United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag carrier Etihad Airways, successfully cutover to a new cargo management system last week to provide its customers with greater communication... more
AirlinesEmirates launches 13th weekly flight to Kolkata and introduces First Class to the route
Dubai, UAE - Double announcement marks ninth anniversary of operating to the Indian city
Emirates announced two enhancements to its service to the Kolkata market. Commencing 29th March 2015 the carrier will add a 13th weekly flight between the West Bengal capital and its home and hub in... more
Weather forecastsAircraft and forecast. Bad weather in Italy: alert for snowfalls on the central Apennine
Rome, Italy - An orange criticality on centre-South
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of available forecast, issued an additional bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. It integrates and extends those already diffused. The notice... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: realistic simulation training to enhance safety and capabilities of aircraft SaR missions
Singapore, Singapore - Singapore-based AS-365 Dauphin simulator is the only such training device equipped with the CMA9000 system
The AS-365 Dauphin rotorcraft full-flight simulator at Airbus Helicopters’ Singapore-based training center has been upgraded to provide highly realistic training in both day and night search and rescue (... more
ReportSupposed terrorist blocked at Catania airport
Catania, Italy - Arrested after further controls. Today important day for new measures regarding fight to the Islamic terrorism
An Albanian man, who thought to fool the security measures, has been blocked at Catania airport. He had two tickets purchased on internet: a first with his real personal details for a link from Catania... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Antitrust: EUR 80,000 sanction imposed to Air France for limits on the return tickets
Rome, Italy - Regarding no-show-rule, similar actions towards Alitalia-CAI and Lufthansa
"A sanction (EUR 80,000) has been imposed to Air France for limitations predicted by airline in case of missed use by customers, of the first route of a return ticket or with multiple destinations. The... more
IndustryAircraft and photo. First Airbus A-400M for Malaysia rolled out of paintshop
Seville, Spain - The aircraft will perform its first ground tests and flights before delivery
The first Airbus A-400M new generation airlifter for the Royal Malaysian Air Force has now been painted in its new colours at the Airbus Defence and Space facility in Seville, Spain. In the coming... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-AnsaldoBreda: contract for new trains of Milan underground’s M4 line (Linate Airport)
Rome, Italy - For about 250 million Euro
Finmeccanica-AnsaldoBreda won a contract of about 250 million Euro for the supply of 47 driverless trains. The contract follows the signature of the agreement and the financing arrangements for line M4... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: BoD has taken note of the report by Moretti regarding the disposal in the transportation sector
Rome, Italy - And has invited him to continue the negotiation to reach the conclusion
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, chaired yesterday by Gianni De Gennaro, has positively taken note of the report of the Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, Mauro Moretti, regarding the... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecast. Bad weather in Italy: alert for thunderstorms on the centre-South
Rome, Italy - An orange criticality on all Sicily
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecast, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice indicates from the morning of today, on Thursday January 22, rains... more
ReportAirAsia aircraft accident: last phases of the QZ8501 flight before tragedy
Jakarta, Indonesia - The Indonesian Transport minister said them, in a hearing at the Chamber
Change of step in inquiries on the causes that have brought to Airbus A-320/200 airplane tragedy of AirAsia low-cost, went down in the Java Sea with 162 people on board. After the examination of the two... more
Civil aviationChina: fear aboard a Hainan Airlines' airplane
Changsha, China - Drunk traveller arrested by Chinese Air Marshal
Hard times for air travellers in China: after what happened a month ago on the route Hangzhou-Chengdu of the Xiamen air company, a similar incident occurred last Thursday on a plane of Hainan Airlines... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Aci Europe: new study reveals airports support 4.1% of GDP in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - Conducted by InterVISTAS
Last night, on the occasion of an event in the European Parliament hosted by Gesine Meissner MEP (Germany), Franck Proust MEP (France) and István Ujhelyi MEP (Hungary), ACI EUROPE released a new study... more
Civil aviationAir Arabia airplanes are going to conquer Chinese skies
Sharjah, UAE - The Arabic low-cost carrier tries to expand itself to East
Surviving in the Arab market of air carriers isn’t an easy task: the presence of three major air companies like Etihad, Emirates and Qatar Airways would make life difficult for anyone. Heading to low-cost i... more
IndustryATR airplanes: record year in terms of sales, deliveries, turnover and backlog
Paris, France - 160 aircraft and 120 options
The year 2014 ended for ATR beating last years’ records in sales; deliveries, turnover and backlog. The aircraft manufacturer's sales increased to 160 aircraft, along with 120 options, exceeding t... more
PeopleAirplanes and safety. EASA announces senior management changes with three key-roles
Cologne, Germany - They are three: Luc Tytgat, Olivier Ramsayer and Trevor Woods
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) announces three key management changes following the new organisation structure decided by its Executive Director Patrick Ky and announced on 1 September 2014. Effective... more
DefenseHelicopters. Mistral class ships: French in favour to respect contract with Russia
Paris, France - According to a survey by the local Institute of the public opinion
A survey has been conducted by the French opinion Institute (IFOP) about the matter of the Mistral class helicopter carriers. According to it, 66% of the French, that is two thirds of the population, consider... more
IndustryIndra reached agreement to develop new Eurofighter airplane radar
Rome, Italy - The company is a partner in the Euroradar consortium, which will equip the fighter aircraft with on-board the Captor-E
As a member of the Euroradar consortium, Indra has closed a 90 million euro deal to work on developing the new radar system Captor-E for Eurofighter airplane. Last November, on behalf of the secretaries... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and pilots. Oxford Aviation Academy and the third Chinese airline sign agreement
Melbourne, Australia - Boeing: increased demand in commercial aircraft sector creates new job opportunities
Next twenty years will be really stimulating for the aircraft industry at worldwide: from 2014 to 2033 it’s expected a 5% annual increase in passenger traffic. This forecast finds confirmation in the C... more
Civil aviationThe future of Balkanian airlines speaks Arabic?
Doha, Qatar - Will Qatar Airways be tempted by Slovenian Adria Airways’ acquisition?
In the past, the countries of the Middle East have already showed their interest in ex-Yu aircraft companies: Royal Jordanian Airlines part of a Jordan consortium, tried to purchase in 2008 a 49% stake... more
HelicoptersRobinson adds Garmin G500H and Autopilot to R-66 helicopter options
Torrance, Usa - An aircraft with this system will be on display at this year's HAI convention next March (3-4) in Orlando
Robinson Helicopter Company announces the Garmin G500H Avionics Display System and the Genesys Aerosystems HeliSAS autopilot are now available as options on new 2015 R-66 Turbine helicopters. The G500H... more
SecurityAirplanes. Anti-terrorism: soon the PNR EU database that records the passengers
Rome, Italy - Pending on the approval of the directive that for security and prevention will compare Europe to other overseas Countries
The green light is expected at the European Parliament for the PNR approval, one of the measurs to better face the terrorism threat by Islamic origin. If the PNR (Passenger Name Record) directive will... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse Si2 airplane: from Abu Dhabi to round-the world without fuel (VIDEOs)
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Unveiled the route that will touch two oceans and four continents
Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, the Swiss co-founders and pilots of Solar Impulse, along with their Partners, today revealed the detailed global flight route of Solar Impulse 2 (Si2). The first... more
Press releaseAirplanes and airlines. The strategic plan for the new Alitalia unveiled
Rome, Italy - With an unequivocal commitment by the new executive team and strategic investors to reinvent the carrier
The strategy for the new Alitalia was unveiled today, with an unequivocal commitment by the new executive team and strategic investors to reinvent the airline. Alitalia will introduce new routes, new... more
Press releaseAirplanes and carriers. Alitalia-SAI: BoD approved budget 2015
Rome, Italy - Led by Luca Cordero di Montezemolo
The first Board of Directors of the new Alitalia took off last January 1, 2015, has gathered yesterday chaired by Luca Cordero di Montezemolo. The BoD approved budget 2015 and numerous matters examined. In... more
Press releaseAirplanes and carriers. Antitrust fined Ryanair for EUR 550,000: assistance to passengers too much heavy
Rome, Italy - Through the call center service with fee
"Administrative fine for a total of EUR 550,000 to Ryanair, the Irish low-cost airline, for incorrect business procedures. In particular the accuse the assistance processes provided to passengers through... more
ReportAirAsia airplane: CVR listening seems to keep out terrorist attack
Jakarta, Indonesia - No other voice in the cockpit, only that of the pilots
After Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) listening of the AirAsia's Airbus A-320/200 airplane, went down in the Java Sea last December 28, the terrorist act theory seems to lose substance as cause of the disaster... more
SecurityEurofighter Typhoon aircraft watch over airspace during the "World Economic Forum 2015" in Davos
Hallbergmoos, Germany - It will take place from 21 to 24 January
Eurofighter Typhoons of the Austrian Armed Forces will be securing the airspace during this week’s "World Economic Forum 2015" in Davos. The organizers expect over 40 heads of state and government, as w... more
ReportAirplanes. Man on board with fake passport: stopped at Rome-Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - The event launches anti-terrorist measures and the airplane blocked at ground for over a hour
An episode that contributes to increase the level of stress after the recent events in Paris and the unsuccessful attack in Brussels. The words said by the Italian home office minister Angelino Alfano... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters fleet surpasses the 10 million flight hour milestone in service with the oil and gas sector
Marignane, France - Operations began with the Alouette during the 1960s and continued with rotorcraft in the Super Puma, Dauphin and Ecureuil families
Utilized worldwide in some of the most challenging conditions, the deployed fleet of Airbus Helicopters rotorcraft in service for the oil and gas industry has accumulated more than 10 million flight hours... more