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Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The Italian strikes in July
There are numerous protests set for Thursday 5
Mit (Italian Ministry of Transport) released the list of air transport strikes in July, all scheduled for Thursday 5.A first part of them in detail are:05/07/2018 Ugl union personnel air transport Enav... more
PeopleKerkloh re-elected as President of Aci Europe
For a second term
As part of the 28th ACI EUROPE & WORLD Annual Assembly and Congress which took place in Brussels earlier this week, the General Assembly of ACI EUROPE re-elected Michael Kerkloh, CEO, Munich Airport... more
IndustryLeonardo: independence of the Board of Statutory Auditors
The note issued by the industry
Leonardo hereby informs that its new Board of Statutory Auditors, appointed by the Shareholders’ meeting held on May 15, 2018, verified that the independence requirements pursuant to law (article 148, p... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: review the slot rules
The association contradicts Iata
Contrary to claims made by IATA yesterday, the study commissioned by ACI EUROPE from global consultancy ICF does not confirm that the rules for allocating scarce capacity at Europe’s congested airports a... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters-Safran: roll-out competitiveness boost to two models
H-125 and H-130
Airbus H-125 and H-130 helicopter customers will get a boost in their operations thanks to a significant reduction in direct maintenance costs for the Safran Arriel 2D engine, which equips both single... more
IndustrySeastema (Fincantieri) signed agreement on cyber security
With the Haruspex company
In the framework of its efforts in developing innovative cybersecurity solutions as an answer to the rising demands of naval defence markets, Seastema, a Fincantieri Group company, has signed an agreement... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific to fly new aircraft using alternative jet fuel
It is committed to achieving goal of carbon neutral growth from 2020
Cathay Pacific is underscoring its strong commitment to eco-efficiency by planning to use a blend of alternative jet fuel to fly its new fleet of A-350/1000 aircraft home to Hong Kong.The airline has 20... more
Press releaseA4E. ATC strikes destroy air traffic and economies of Europe
300% increase in ATC strikes in France versus 2017
24 strike days in 2018 have caused 5,000 flight cancellations and thousands of delays, affecting millions of travellers more
HelicoptersFirst H-145 helicopters delivered to Rega
A total of six aircraft for Swiss Air-Rescue
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two of a total of six H-145 aircraft to Swiss Air-Rescue Rega. These will replace Rega’s existing fleet of EC-145 helicopters, which will be phased out by mid-2019. T... more
Civil aviationIATA: slot allocation achieves choice and competition in Europe
According to analysis and study
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) provided evidence that the current system for allocating capacity at Europe’s airports is benefiting consumers with greater choice and expanded connectivity.Consumer b... more
IndustryAirbus provides update on impact of Brexit No Deal/Deal scenarios
Risk assessment published -ATTACHMENT
Airbus has published yesterday a risk assessment outlining the urgent risks to its business arising from the UK exiting the European Union without a withdrawal agreement.It states that the UK exiting the... more
Science and technologyBIO4A: the new H2020 project on sustainable fuel in Europe takes off
The plan coordinated by a consortium of the University of Florence
A new "Horizon 2020" project will scale up the industrial production and market uptake of sustainable aviation fuel, made from lipids, such as Used Cooking Oil. It will also investigate Camelina a drought-resistant... more
Civil aviationItalian Chamber: approved Alitalia cession decree
After the green light by the Senate
The Italian Chamber approved today definitively the bill converting into law, with amendments, of the decree-law 27 April 2018, n. 38, containing urgent measures to ensure completion of the procedure for... more
AirportsAci (2). CO2 reduction by European airport industry announced
-163,277 tonnes
133 airports in Europe are now certified at one of the 4 levels of Airport Carbon Accreditation more
ConferencesAci Europe. "Best Airport Award" winners for 2018 announced
The next edition of "GACE" in Cyprus on 25-27 June 2019
The 14th Annual ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards were announced last night during the Gala Dinner of the joint ACI World/28th Aci Europe General Assembly, Congress & Exhibition (GACE), hosted by Brussels A... more
AerospaceAncient volcanic activity on Mars
An American study reveals the origin of the geological formation Medusae Fossae
According to an American research group of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, the geological formation of Medusae Fossae, placed on Mars, would be of volcanic origin.The protagonist of the study,... more
DefenseLeonardo to supply BSA torpedo to the Italian Navy
Black Shark Advanced will equip the U212A class submarines of the Armed Force
Leonardo will supply Black Shark Advanced (BSA) torpedoes and associated logistic support services to equip the Italian Navy’s U212A 2nd Series submarines. The new equipment will significantly increase t... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and traffic control: France brakes Europe
A report imputes European delays to the country
The obsolete ATC system, where it does not create security problems, it leads to delays and hinders the "Single European Sky" more
CargoFedEx announces Boeing cargo aircraft order
For other B-767 and B-777 Freighters
Boeing and FedEx Express announced a new order for 12 767 Freighters and 12 B-777Fs.The new airplanes, valued at $6.6 billion at list prices, will appear on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries webpage once c... more
Fair and showsAirplanes, helicopters, drone. Leonardo at the "Seafuture" exhibition
Its latest-generation maritime security systems and capabilities on show
Leonardo participates in the sixth edition of the "Seafuture" naval exhibition, which is being held at the Italian Navy’s La Spezia base on the 19-23 June. During the event, the industry presents some o... more
IndustryThe third SSJ-100 airplane delivered to the Thailand
Landed in Bangkok to join to the Thai Royal Air Force fleet
On June 19, 2018 the third business version of the SSJ-100 airplane landed in Bangkok to join the Thai Royal Airforce fleet.The service flight Zhukovsky-Bangkok was performed with technical landing in... more
AirlinesRyanair calls for restrictions on the sale of alcohol at airports
2 drinks per passenger and alcohol banished before 10 am
Ryanair has proposed to implement the restrictions on the sale of alcohol at airports. The low-cost carrier, tired to deal with unpleasant incidents on board, has asked the international airports' bars... more
ConferencesAci Europe: airport connectivity report released
Three key metrics: direct, indirect and hub
At the "27th ACI Joint EUROPE & World Annual Congress" taking place in Brussels at the moment, ACI EUROPE released its latest annual Airport Industry Connectivity Report – with insights into the airports p... more
ReportEarthquake in Japan: 4 fatalties and 200 injured people
Kansai Airport's air connections canceled
A violent earthquake struck central Japan yesterday, near Osaka, at 7:58 am (local time). The quake involved Kita, Takatsuki, Hirakata, Ibaraki and Minoo in the Osaka Prefecture, killing four people and... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways launched new service to Barcelona
Starting in November
Initially weekly, then it will become daily more
Civil aviationAircraft. Air France: the 4-day strike annulled
The decision on the eve of the busy Summer season
Air France management has taken note of the inter-union association’s decision to lift the 4-day strike (June 23-26) notice it had given. It is good news for the company and its customers that the inter-union a... more
ConferencesAci (2). Europe’s airports report strong growth
But rising costs and emerging risks
Brussels becomes the Global meeting point for the airport industry this week, as the joint ACI EUROPE & WORLD Annual Congress & General Assemblies takes place today & tomorrow, hosted by Brussels Airport.... more
AirlinesNorwegian: new route from Fiumicino
For the next Winter
Norwegian has announced in recent days the start of the new route from Rome-Fiumicino to Miami/Fort Lauderdale for the Winter 2018/2019.The carrier will connect the Italian capital to Florida twice a week,... more
IndustryCathay Pacific, second operator of the A-350/1000 aircraft
The airline received it at a special event in Toulouse, France
Cathay Pacific Airways has become the second airline to operate the A-350/1000, the world’s newest long range widebody airliner. The carrier took delivery of the aircraft at a special event in Toulouse, F... more
ConferencesAci (3). Europe’s airport industry commits to set new vision of sustainability
Climate and passengers as priorities
On the occasion of the Global airport industry Annual General Meeting taking place in Brussels this week, Michael Kerkloh, President of ACI EUROPE and CEO of Munich Airport outlined the challenges faced... more
OccurrencesWorld Cup Russia 2018: fear on the Saudi football players' plane
Burning engine, flames from a wing
The plane on which yesterday the Saudi National Team was travelling to Rostov for the next World Cup match (see AVIONEWS article connected) against Urugyay had a malfunction in one of the engines while... more
CuriositiesAir Malta presents new A-320 aircraft
With particular livery
Air Malta has officially declared the introduction in its fleet of a latest generation aircraft that has already been included in the Maltese aeronautical register as 9H-NEO. It is the twenty-first airline... more
Science and technologyNorway’s first electric-powered flight takes to the skies
The Country has many airports
On Monday Norway’s Minister of Transport and Communications and Avinor’s CEO took part in Norway’s first electric-powered flight. The flight represents a key milestone in efforts to electrify Norwegian aviat... more
AirportsItaly. Turin Airport: the Municipality of the city sells its shares
The advisors have been defined, the calls are now open
The tenders of the Municipality of Turin are now launched for the disposal of the shares of the investee companies managed by the Piedmontese city, including Sagat, the Turin-Caselle airport management... more
CuriositiesNew bust for Ronaldo at Madeira airport
The bronze substitution took place between Thursday and Friday
On the theme of the "2018 World Football Championship" that has kicked off in these days in Russia, a curiosity that brings to the headlines the airport of Madeira, which was named after the footballer... more
IndustryA-330neo plane en route to function tests
It will fly over European Airbus sites and visiting 15 cities worldwide
The A-330neo, Airbus’ newest widebody aircraft, has embarked on a worldwide tour to demonstrate its readiness for airline operations. As final step in the aircraft certification phase these function &... more
AirlinesAir France announces new flight
Cagliari to Paris from July to September
Air France announces a new connection, the first time in history, from Cagliari to Paris-"Charles de Gaulle".The new service from the Sardinian city will be operated every day from July 16th to September... more
AirportsCasablanca Airport: the new terminal's inauguration will take place in July
The Moroccan airport doubles its capacity
The opening of the new Terminal 1 in "Mohammed V" International Airport in Casablanca (Morocco) is scheduled for July, after almost 10 years of working on the project.The expansion of the airport for which... more
HelicoptersHong Kong’s GFS receives first H-175 helicopters
In public services configuration
Hong Kong based Government Flying Service (GFS) has received three H-175 helicopters in public services configuration, becoming the world’s first operator of this new variant which enlarges the H-175 m... more
Civil aviationShort news. Avic General: LE-500 aircraft on the African market
The Chinese airplane passes the Ccar Part-23 airworthiness test
China takes off towards the African aviation market with the new Avic General (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) LE-500. The single-engine airplane is the first light aircraft developed in China... more
AerospaceNASA large UAV flies in commercial airspace
History: remotely piloted without escort of safety
NASA’s remotely-piloted Ikhana aircraft, based at the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, successfully flew its first mission in the National Airspace System without a saf... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The strikes next Monday in Italy
Four protests scheduled for June 18th
MIT (Italian Ministry of Transport) has released the list of strikes scheduled for next Monday, June 18, in the air transport sector.The four protests in detail are:18/06/2018 Filt-Cgil union staff Società... more
AirportsIn Chicago, a superfast connection to the airport
A futuristic technology will connect the "O'Hare" in 12 minutes -2 VIDEO
In a low-pressure tunnel, 240 kilometers per hour will be able to transport capsules capable of transporting up to 16 people at a time more
CuriositiesPhoto. UPS presents new livery for B-747 airplane
With the "Expo 2020" logo in Dubai
One of the UPS Jumbo Jet B-747 aircraft has been named official logistics partner of "Expo 2020" in Dubai.In the thirty-year history of its airline has changed the life of airplanes on four other occasions,... more
Science and technologyNorway’s first flights by an electric aircraft
The event is planned for next Monday
On Monday the 18th of June, media is invited to witness the first flights by an electric aircraft in Norway. Avinor’s CEO Dag Falk-Petersen will be the pilot on one of the flights. Norway’s Minister of T... more
IndustrySaab to deliver integrated ATC suite to Santiago
For the "Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport"
Saab has been selected to deliver the next generation of air traffic control safety equipment to "Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport" in Santiago, Chile.The company was selected through... more
AirlinesNew official Alitalia uniforms presented
By the designer Alberta Ferretti
Alberta Ferretti unveils the new Alitalia uniforms. The collection was presented today, on the occasion of her Resort 2019 and Limited Edition show, and signaled the opening of Milan Men's Fashion Week.She... more
AirlinesBrief. SIA: special flight on the occasion of the F1 in Singapore
Scheduled for mid-September
Short from Italy. Singapore Airlines (SIA) announces the introduction of a special flight on September 18th.In fact the carrier to meet the increased request in the Formula 1 2018 Singapore Airlines Singapore... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. All airlines from Indonesia in EU back list
A total of 119 airlines are banned from EU skies -ATTACHMENT
A new system deployed to prevent unsafe aircraft from entering European airspace more
Finance and economyAirplanes and results. Etihad Airways reduces losses in 2017
18.6 million passengers transported and 552,000 tons in the cargo business
Etihad Airways improved its core operating performance by 22% in 2017, despite facing challenges including significant fuel cost increases, the entry into administration of its equity partners Alitalia... more