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Finance and economyAircraft and results. American Airlines Group reports 4Q and full year 2017
The highlights
American Airlines Group reported its fourth-quarter and full year 2017 results, including these highlights: • Reported a full year 2017 pre-tax profit of $3.1 billion, or $3.8 billion excluding net sp... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. A-350/1000 begins demo tour in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific
Airbus shows the world’s most advanced widebody aircraft
The A-350/1000, the newest member of Airbus’ widebody family, has embarked on a three-week demonstration tour to the Middle East and Asia-Pacific region. It follows the completion of a successful flight t... more
AirlinesANA as "Airline of the Year 2018 Award"
By Air Transport World (ATW) magazine
All Nippon Airways (ANA) was named "Airline of the Year" by Air Transport World (ATW), the monthly magazine covering the global airline industry. This is the second time in five years that the carrier... more
DefenseF-35 airplane: the first Stovl made in Italy was delivered to the Defense
Made in Cameri, it is destined for Italian Navy
The first F-35B Stovl (Short Take-Off / Vertical Landing) aircraft assembled outside the United States was delivered yesterday morning to the Ministry of Defense.The aircraft, intended to equip the Navy,... more
AirportsMiami Airport honors its top concessions at third annual awards ceremony
Concessions judged on excellence in customer service, merchandise and menu offerings
Miami International Airport (MIA) officials recognized their top stores and restaurants, based on excellence in customer service, merchandise and menu offerings, at the airport’s Third Annual Concession o... more
Press release"No al raddoppio aeroporto Fiumicino e potenziamento solo dentro il sedime"
Secondo il presidente del Consiglio regionale del Pd
Riceviamo dal Comitato "Fuoripista" e pubblichiamo, riservando la medesima opportunità ad eventuali repliche:"Il Comitato 'FuoriPista' prende atto con soddisfazione della dichiarazione del presidente... more
Finance and economyPlanes and data. United Airlines: 4Q and full year 2017 performance
The highlights
United Airlines (UAL) announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2017 financial results. The highlights are:UAL reported fourth-quarter net income of $580 million, diluted earnings per share of $1.99,... more
AirportsGeneva and Galápagos Airports become carbon neutral
211 ones in the world certified at one of the 4 levels of ACA
While aircraft operators are preparing for the implementation of Corsia, ICAO’s global market-based measure to address emissions from international aviation, the new year has kicked off with renewed e... more
DefenseDefence procurement: EC opens infringement procedures against 5 Member States
They have two months to respond to the arguments put forward by it
Since the beginning of its mandate, the Juncker Commission is acting to build a strong Europe that can defend and protect its citizens at home and abroad - an ambition which cannot be achieved without... more
Civil aviationENAV-IATA to develop an airspace strategy for Italy
Both will strengthen their existing cooperation for this initiative
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ENAV, the Italian Air Navigation Service Provider, have agreed to develop and implement an Italian National Airspace Strategy.Both will strengthen... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: flight punctuality in 2017
At hub and across network
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has posted its best operational On-Time Performance (OTP) results since 2009.OTP is calculated on actual flight arrival and departure times within 15 minutes... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo increases freighter services to Japan
The carrier emphasizes long-standing connections with Japanese market
Lufthansa Cargo has increased its freighter services to Japan and added two weekly freighters to Osaka, Japan. The additional flights complement the already existing daily freighter from and to Tokyo-Narita... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance enhances "Round the world" fare product
Globetrotting with just two stopovers is now possible
A whirlwind globetrotting trip, stopping only at two destinations for at least 24 hours, is now possible using selected Star Alliance (SA) Round the World (RTW) fares; up to now, a minimum of three stopovers... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo invests into US-based tech startup
Fleet Logistics headquartered in Portland, USA
The strong collaboration between Lufthansa Cargo and Fleet Logistics will connect extensive airfreight experience with a technology-driven, fresh view on global logistics processes. The US company was... more
Science and technologyAirbus launches iflyA380 augmented reality iOS app
Passion for plane and innovation come together for today’s globe-trotters
Airbus has launched a new iflyA380 iOS app that takes advantage of Apple’s latest technology, to open the doors of its A-380 aircraft to more passengers worldwide. The new app enhances industry’s existing ifl... more
ReportThat plane never shot down in the plans to kill Arafat
The "Times" about it, signed by Ronen Bergman
How Israel tried for decades to eliminate the PLO leader more
DefenseLeonardo: upgraded ship delivered to Bahrain
The first of six units of the Al Manama class
During a ceremony last Monday in Mina Salman at Royal Bahrain Navy Head Quarter, Leonardo delivered the first of six upgraded Al Manama naval vessels ahead of schedule, following a deal signed in 2015... more
AccidentsGermany. Plane-helicopter collision in flight: 4 victims
A PA-28 and an EC-135 involved -VIDEO
The plane was a Piper PA-28 operated by a flight school in Basel, Switzerland, took off yesterday in the late morning with instructor and student on board from the Euro-airport of Basel-Bâle-Mulhouse-Friborg,... more
CargoEmirates SkyCargo: more protection for pharmaceutical goods with dedicated corridors
The first 12 stations in three continents -VIDEO
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has stepped up its commitment to securely transport temperature sensitive pharmaceutical shipments with the introduction of pharma corridors offering... more
AirportsNew service for passengers and airlines at Hamburg Airport
Self bag drop
Hamburg Airport has launched the next generation of airport. With the new, fully automated baggage drop, passengers will benefit from even more independence and flexibility at departure. The aim is to... more
IndustryAirbus delivers latest standard Eurofighter plane to Spanish Air Force
First two new-build aircraft to be delivered in P1Eb FW configuration
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered to the Spanish Air Force the first two Eurofighter Typhoon airplanes to be produced in the latest configuration with enhanced air-to-surface capabilities.The aircraft... more
IndustryLockheed Martin will announce earnings results via webcast
About 4Q and 2017, live and by teleconference next Monday
Lockheed Martin will webcast live its fourth quarter and full year 2017 earnings results conference call on Monday, January 29, 2018, at 10:00 am ET. Marillyn Hewson, chairman, president and chief executive... more
ConferencesAirplanes and events. "ACI Airport Economics & Finance Conference 2018"
It will take place from 9 to 11 April in London
The "10th Annual ACI Airport Economics & Finance Conference" will take place in London from 9 to 11 April 2018, at the Radisson Blu Portman Hotel, London.The theme of this year’s conference is "Risks, R... more
IndustryE-190E2 airplane flight test results
The industry's expectations fully confirmed
As the E-190E2 new generation narrow-body jet approaches certification, Embraer announces some final results from flight tests confirming that the aircraft is better than its original specification and... more
DefenseMyanmar purchases 6 Su-30 Russian fighter planes
Interest also for helicopters and various armaments
Close agreement during the visit by the Russian Defense Minister in the former Burma more
IndustryB-787/10 Dreamliner plane cleared for Commercial Service by FAA
Deliveries scheduled to start in first half of 2018
Boeing announced today the 787/10 Dreamliner received an Amended Type Certificate (ATC) from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), clearing the airplane for commercial service.The awarding of ATC... more
IndustryATR and NAC sign a deal for 15 airplanes
They will be operated by Florida-based carrier Silver Airways
ATR announces its first deal of 2018 which sees the introduction of its -600 series in the US, to be operated by Silver Airways. The airline will introduce 20 aircraft into its fleet, of which 16 will... more
ReportLondon. Police arrests drunk aircraft pilot
Cloche of a taking off airplane with 300 people on board -VIDEO
As confirmed by the Sussex authorities, it was about 8:30pm of last Thursday when a phone call alerted the police, who immediately rushed to gate 17 of the south Terminal of London-Gatwick airport: the... more
PeopleNew CEO appointed at Liverpool Airport
It is John Irving from next March
Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" ("LJLA") has today announced that John Irving has been appointed as the new CEO of the Airport Company and is due to take charge on 12th March 2018.He joins the Airport... more
Industry113 ATR aircraft sold in 2017
Turnover at USD 1.8 billion level
ATR achieved outstanding commercial results in 2017, booking firm orders for 113 aircraft, along with 40 options. The level of firm sales in 2017 tripled the number of orders received in 2016 (36). In... more
IndustryBrazil orders additional C-295 Sar aircraft
The second unit will be delivered in 2019 and the third in 2020
Brazil has ordered an additional C-295 Search and Rescue (SAR) aircraft that will eventually take to 15 the number of airplanes in service with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). This latest order constitutes... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: solid commercial performance in 2017
409 aircraft delivered last year; heavy and super-medium units
Airbus Helicopters delivered 409 rotorcraft and logged gross orders for 350 units (net: 335) in 2017, with a strong commercial performance on the heavy and super-medium segments. The company booked 54... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The ongoing strikes in Italy
Three protests for 24 hours
The Italian Transports Ministry communicates the strikes ongoing today, on January 19, 2018, in transport by airplane. - Filt-Cgil/Fit-Cisl/Uilt-Uil/Ugl-TA unions, employees of the airport handling companies,... more
Sport aviationAviation and Space: the records to remember in 2018
Four will be celebrated by the FAI this year
The first transatlantic crossing in a gas balloon, two of the longest human-powered flights ever recorded, an over-6000 km airship flight completed in 1928: just four of the incredible, record-breaking... more
AirportsFrance renounces to the Grand Ouest airport project
Also known as the Notre-Dame-des-Landes airport
Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced it last Wednesday more
PeopleFrédéric Torrea, new Corporate Secretary of ATR
He will assume also many various responsibility roles
Frédéric Torrea, 53, has been appointed Corporate Secretary and General Counsel of ATR. In addition to his duties as General Counsel of the sector (since 2009) and Chief Compliance Officer (since 2015), h... more
ConferencesPlanes and events. ICAO: assembly highlights transport contributions
To agenda 2030 sustainable development goals
Recognizing that increasing investment in transportation infrastructure will be critical to integrating global economies and driving long-term economic growth, the United Nations General Assembly adopted... more
AirlinesUK: Ryanair pilots vote if accept pay increases
But many still not expressed about it, or have refused
The carrier Ryanair confirmed today (18 Jan) that all 15 of its UK pilot bases –including London-Stansted which had previously rejected an improved pay deal– have voted in secret ballot to accept pay inc... more
ReportAmsterdam airport closed for storm. Aircraft grounded
Strong winds lash the Netherlands and North-Europe -VIDEO
Air traffic in tilt: delays and cancellations. Heavy hardships for passengers more
IndustryEmirates: agreement for up to 36 additional A-380 airplanes
Commitment to grow its flagship model fleet
Dubai-based Emirates Airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire up to 36 additional A-380 aircraft. The agreement was signed this morning at the airline’s headquarters in Dubai b... more
CuriositiesMarriage on a Latam plane: the Pope officiated it
The pontiff married steward and hostess with religious rite
On the occasion of his papal trip to Chile, flying between Santiago and Iquique more
Civil aviationPlanes and results. Icao: continued passenger traffic growth in 2017
And robust cargo demand
A new record 4.1 billion passengers were carried by the aviation industry on scheduled services in 2017, according to the preliminary figures released yesterday by the International Civil Aviation Organization... more
Fair and showsLeonardo at "Kuwait Aviation Show"
It highlights its electronic warfare and fighter trainer aircraft expertise
Leonardo is attending the "Kuwait Aviation Show" (Jan 17-20) to highlight the company’s commitment to the State of Kuwait and demonstrate some of its most relevant capabilities to customers in-country a... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. Unions: 4 hour handling strike next Friday
Four organizations jointly declared it
"A 24-hour national strike in all the airports of all the handling companies (luggage loading and unloading services, passenger transport, check-in) for next Friday, on January 19". Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl,... more
AirportsHelsinki Airport: nearly 19 million passengers last year
It is a vital hub in the traffic of Northern Europe, mainly for Asian passengers
In 2017, the Finnish airport company Finavia served nearly 22.7 million passengers at its 21 airports. Helsinki Airport, the largest one in Finland, broke its record with nearly 19 million passengers in... more
AccidentsTurkish Air Force CN-235M/100 airplane crashed: victims
Two pilots and a technician killed
The aircraft operated by the TAF more
IndustryA-380 airplane: the program continues, Airbus says it
The declarations by Lehay and Bregier about its abandonment are to de-contextualized
"We are simply in business negotiations with Emirates for a new order" more
Science and technologyBoeing: eVtol Cav prototype aircraft tested
New platform for autonomous transport of the future -VIDEO
Boeing has completed recently its first test flight on its experimental prototype aircraft, that is Electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) cargo air vehicle (CAV), aircraft without pilot at remote... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space to provide the X-band Transmitter
For South Korea’s Earth observation mission KOMPSAT-7
Thales Alenia Space has signed a new contract with the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, KARI, to deliver the X-band communications system for the KOMPSAT-7 mission (Korea Multi-Purpose Satellite 7),... more
AirportsLucky 13 for Budapest Airport
Its third year of double-digit passenger traffic growth
In the past year, 13 million passengers have passed through Budapest Airport, a traffic record in the history of the Hungarian gateway. Experiencing its third year of double-digit passenger traffic growth,... more