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AirportsSaab delivers digital towers in Salen airport
The first one without traditional tower
Saab will be installing and operating digital towers for the new Scandinavian Mountains Airport in Sälen, Sweden. It is the first airport in the world to be designed and built without a traditional tower.Saab... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. SIA-Silkair: code-share with Fiji Airways
The codeshare flights are subject to regulatory approvals.
Singapore Airlines (SIA), SilkAir and Fiji Airways have today announced the signing of a code-share agreement that will provide more convenient connections for customers travelling to Fiji from 10 destinations... more
UAS-DronesM-40 target drone gets green light for operations
It has now been authorised by the Italian Military Airworthiness Authority (MAA)
Following comprehensive testing at the PISQ (Poligono Interforze Salto di Quirra) joint armed forces test range in Sardinia, Leonardo’s new Mirach-40 (M-40) target drone has been authorised for operational u... more
Press releasePlanes. EU: "wildcat strike" is not "extraordinary fact"
And not releases from obligation to compensation, the Court of Justice said it
The Court mentions when an event is extraordinary circumnstance. The case of TuiFly more
AerospaceSpace: launch of Tess spacecraft lined up for tomorrow
Checks on the navigation control system
The launch of the Tess spacecraft scheduled for today has been postponed to the night between Wednesday and Thursday. The satellite was supposed to leave at the Cape Canaveral Florida base at 6:32 am local... more
HelicoptersPakistan orders additional AW-139 helicopters
The Country continues aircraft fleet renewal
Leonardo announced yesterday that the Government of Pakistan will introduce into service an undisclosed number of additional AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft will be used to perform... more
Fair and showsAirplanes-helicopters. "Abace 2018" (April 17-19)
The seventh edition at Shanghai Airport
The seventh annual "Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition" ("ABACE 2018") opens on April 17-19 at the business aviation base at Shanghai's Hongqiao International Airport.This year it incorporates... more
IndustryPrimera Air receives first A-321neo plane
During an event in Hamburg
Primera Air, a low-fare Nordic airline, has taken delivery of its first A-321neo at an event in Hamburg, Germany attended by Andri Már Ingólfsson, CEO and President of Primera Travel Group and Kimon S... more
ReportUS sanctions: even United Russia applauds Moscow's countermeasures
American and Russian dangerous mutual relaunching
The United Russia General Council secretary Andrey Turchak commented on the draft bill currently being examined by the Duma. As Turchak said: "This is a bill that allows the government of the Russian Federation... more
ReportMacron: "I persuaded US to stay in Syria". Trump denies it
Putin warns Western countries
About 48 hours after the attack by the US, Britain and France against Syria, Vladimir Putin said he was worried that new military interventions could lead to further disorder in the already very unstable... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. Strikes in the next days
There are two protests; the Italian Enav confirms it in a note
The Mit (Italian Transports Ministry) announces protests in the air sector in Italy.The strikes expected in the coming days are:20/04/2018 Fit-Cisl/Uilt-Uil personnel of Enav (Italian Flight Assistance... more
Science and technologyLeonardo in the field of the Stem disciplines
As an educational partner, supports the National Geographic Festival of Sciences
Scientists, philosophers, innovators, journalists, researchers and artists take part in the National Geographic Festival of Sciences that take places in Rome from 16 to 22 April. Leonardo, a high-tech... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Code-share Alitalia-Pegasus
Commercial agreement for flights and incoming tourism development
Alitalia increases its offer on Turkey thanks to the new code-share agreement with Pegasus Airlines, the main Turkish low-cost carrier based at the "Sabiha Gökçen Airport" in Istanbul.The commercial a... more
IndustryEmbraer: aircraft delivered in 1Q18
The quarter’s main highlights
During the first quarter of 2018 (1Q18), Embraer delivered 14 jets to the commercial aviation market across the US, Europe and Asia Pacific. In the business aviation market, 11 aircraft were delivered... more
Fair and shows"DSA 2018" (3). Airplanes-helicopters: the presence of Leonardo
ATR-72MP and AW-159 aircraft, avionics and naval systems
Visitors to "Defence Services Asia 2018" ("DSA") in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, are able to visit Leonardo [at stand number H2C, 20426] to find out all about the Company’s latest-generation aircraft, helicopters, n... more
Fair and shows"DSA 2018" (2). UAV, aircraft, helicopters: TAI's presence
Anka, T-129 Atak, T-625, Hurkus and TF-X
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) participates in "Defence Services Asia" ("DSA") fair in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, between April 16-19, 2018 and showcases ANKA UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), T-129 ATAK... more
OccurrencesAir China plane makes an emergency landing
Flight attendant taken hostage by a passenger
The Air China Airbus A321-213 (registration: B-6555) taken off yesterday at 08:41 (local time) from the "Changsha-Huanghua" airport in the Hunan province, was forced to an emergency landing. As explained... more
AccidentsCollision between two aircraft in Germany
Pilots died in the crash
The cause of the accident involving a biplane and an ultralight in Germany is still under investigation. A Cirrus SR20 (registrarion: D-EWTG) and a Dallach D-4B Fascination (registration: D-MJEK) collided... more
Fair and shows"Defence Services Asia 2018" (April 16-19)
The event takes place in Malaysia
Brief from the world. The 16th "Defence Services Asia Exhibition And Conference" or "DSA 2018" takes place on 16-19 April 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia."DSA 2016" recorded 1,200 participating companies... more
ReportUsa, GB, France: raid against Syria -3 VIDEO
The international chessboard of the factions is outlined
USA, France, Great Britain with the applause by the West, by Germany and by Israel. Russia and Iran with Assad. Turkey hesitates more
AirlinesMexico: Air Canada negotiates an agreement with Aeromar
The two airlines towards a commercial alliance?
Short from the world. The Italian foreign trade institute reported it yesterday from its headquarters in Mexico City. Air Canada has started a series of negotiations with the Mexican carrier Aeromar for... more
AirportsAci Europe: airports report passengers +6.5% in February
And freight up 5.7%
European airport trade association ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for February 2018, during which average passenger traffic in geographical Europe grew by +6.5% compared with the same month... more
Civil aviationIATA and start-ups: launch passenger innovation competition
The closing date in July
The awards will be presented in October in Athens more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in March and 1Q2018
Frankfurt Airport reports marked passenger growth
Group airports also show largely positive performance more
AirportsVLM Airlines at Cologne-Bonn
Another new carrier will join in Summer
Cologne-Bonn Airport has confirmed another new carrier will join its roll call later this summer, when Belgian regional operator VLM Airlines commences two new routes to Rostock and Antwerp from the German... more
ReportSanctions: Russia responds and limits export to the USA
Under consideration law suspending cooperation on aeronautics, nuclear, rocket propulsion
The rule will also include limitations on imports from the USA and "friendly" countries more
AirportsHelsinki Airport: new routes, flights and larger aircraft
Announced by different carriers
This year, connections from Finland’s largest airport to destinations around the world will again increase significantly. There will be new routes, additional flights to destinations and larger aircraft.Finavia a... more
CuriositiesTomorrow running at the Berlin-Brandenburg
In the context of the 12th edition of the "Airport Night Run 2018"
On Saturday 14th April 2018, the Berlin-Brandenburg Airport will again be transformed into a running track for one evening. The "12th Airport Night Run" will lead participants along the terminal and the... more
Finance and economyPlanes and results. Delta Air Lines: March quarter 2018
Highlights
Delta Air Lines reported yesterday financial results for the March quarter 2018.The highlights are:March quarter 2018 GAAP pre-tax income of $718 million, net income of $547 million and earnings per diluted... more
ReportBack-and-forth between US and Russia: the Syrian situation becomes central
Europe doesn't sit back
The threat of a possible missile attack on Syria was addressed yesterday to Russia by the American president Donald Trump through a tweet. "Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria.... more
CargoTanzania needs cargo airplanes
The growers ask for exports to Europe, Asia and the Americas
Farmers of the southern uplands in Tanzania have renewed their appeal to the government to start a cargo airplane link that facilitates the transport of products towards domestic and foreign markets. Growers... more
Finance and economyMontenegro: infrastructure investments for EUR 790m
Priority projects for airports, roads and railways
The Government of Montenegro has identified six priority projects in the infrastructure sector to be implemented as soon as possible. These ones concern the construction of the ringroad around Budva and... more
AerospaceBoeing HorizonX invests in Reaction Engines
To the next generation of hypersonic flight and space access vehicles
Boeing announced its investment in Reaction Engines Limited, a company in advanced propulsion systems based in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Reaction Engines' technology will contribute to the next generation... more
IndustryMandarin Airlines adds a maintenance agreement with ATR
Repair, overhaul and pooling services of units
ATR and Mandarin Airlines, a regional subsidiary of Taiwan’s flag carrier China Airlines, have signed a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA). This comprehensive support package covers the repair, overhaul a... more
People"Italy firmly condemns the use of chemical weapons in Syria"
According to the Italian Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs
We receive and publish the statements made by Vincenzo Amendola, Italian Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.“To those who, like Matteo Salvini, instrumentally asks t... more
PeopleAirbus shareholders approve all resolutions at "2018 AGM"
Chu, Clamadieu and Obermann join Board
Amparo Moraleda reappointed to Board more
IndustryLeonardo: agreement on early retirement plan
65 executives involved
Leonardo and Federmanager, Italy’s national association of executives, in coordination with Representatives of the Group Managers, have signed an agreement relating to early retirement. This is in line w... more
AerospaceApril 12th, International Day of Human Space Flight
The Jurij Gagarin's memorable undertaking
Declared by UNESCO, the International Day of Human Space Flight on April 12th is a memorable date in the human and astronautics' history. "Pojechali!" (Let's go!): this was the long-awaited signal for... more
PeopleLufthansa Cargo: new roles announced
Changes to its Executive Board planned for next August
The position of Executive Board Member Product and Sales at Lufthansa Cargo is to be filled by Dorothea von Boxberg as of 1 August 2018. The 44-year-old manager will be succeeding Alexis von Hoensbroech.... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. 50th anniversary of the Fenestron
Originally called the “Fenestrou”, it has become emblematic signature
On the 12th of April 1968, the first Fenestron took to the skies on the second prototype of the Gazelle. It has since become emblematic of Sud Aviation, Aerospatiale, Eurocopter and now Airbus helicopters... more
DefenseKuwait interrupts connections to and from Lebanon
Alarm by the Cypriot authorities
As explained by the Kuwaiti "Kuna", the Kuwait Airways national air carrier announced today that it intends to suspend all connections to and from Beirut.The carrier would have taken this decision after... more
AirportsTurkish Airlines at Oslo Airport
With daily departures scheduled for its A-330 aircraft
For Avinor and Turkish Airlines, Tuesday 10 April marked the first daily departure from Oslo Airport to Istanbul. Turkey's national carrier will now use its A-330 aircraft on the route on a permanent basis,... more
Sport aviationPipistrel ULM aircraft: production in China becomes concrete
The foundation stone of the new facility has been laid
Jurong Aviation Park in addition to the factory will host an airport, apartments and shops more
AirportsMunich Airport reports results 2017
It is a springboard for intercontinental travel
With consolidated earnings after taxes at around €155 million, Munich Airport achieved the best result in its history in 2017. The Group again achieved a year-on-year increase of €100 million in annual rev... more
PeoplePlane crashed in Algeria (3): Italian Minister Alfano's condolences
He expressed to the families, to the people and to local authorities
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, said: “I express my personal and the Italian Government's deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences for the victims o... more
Press releaseAlitalia (2). Meeting with its commissioners at Mise ministry
"An offer includes concrete steps in terms of routes and personnel"
The Mise (Italian Economic Development Ministry) communicates in a note that:"The Alitalia's extraordinary commissioners met today the Minister of Economic Development Carlo Calenda to assess the situation... more
IndustryThe era of smart-working begins with a pilot project
Agreement signed between Leonardo and unions
Leonardo and the Italy’s trade unions signed yesterday an innovative smartworking agreement on with the aim of gradually introducing the ability of employees to work at a company location closer to home (... more
IndustryAircraft-helicopters. Boeing: first quarter deliveries
For commercial and defense products
The Boeing Company announced yesterday deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the first quarter of 2018.Major program deliveries during the first quarter were as follows:Commercial... more
HelicoptersKA-226T helicopters: training program for the Indian pilots
And technical specialists
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) has developed a training program for the Indian pilots and technical specialists within the framework of Russian and Indian project... more
Press releasePlanes. Alitalia has three offers
Short note issued by the airline
The Italian carrier has announced in a very short note that:"Three offers were delivered yesterday at the Atlante Cerasi associated notary office in Rome.The extraordinary commissioners of Alitalia will... more