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Press releaseAirplanes. Alitalia (2): call for expression of interest -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - The deadline is fixed for next June 5, 2017
"The Alitalia's extraordinary commissioners, received the authorization by the Economic Development Ministry (MISE), have carried on yesterday to the publication of the 'Call for expression of interest'... more
Civil aviationTender and planes. Alitalia: the call for expression of interest was published; deadline is June 5
Rome, Italy - Yesterday the extraordinary commissioners received Italian Government's approval on the tender that will decide the future of the airline
As it was announced the Italian ministers of Transport Graziano Delrio and of Economic development Carlo Calenda approved yesterday evening the public tender that will allow to define the future of Alitalia.... more
AirlinesMalindo Air receives its first B-737 MAX aircraft delivery
Seattle, Usa - The Malaysia-based airline will be the first to put this model into commercial service
Boeing marked yesterday the first delivery of the new 737 MAX. The airplane, a MAX 8, was handed over to Malindo Air at the Seattle Delivery Center. The Malaysia-based airline will be the first to put... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and sport. Turkish Airlines: Euroleague Cup has landed to İstanbul
Istanbul, Turkey - TA Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee welcomed the Cup, the Euroleague managers and the finalist teams at Atatürk International Airport
Istanbul is ready to host the "Final Four". The Euroleague Board of Managers, the finalist teams (CSKA Moscow, Real Madrid, Fenerbahçe and Olympiacos Piraeus) and, of course, the Cup have landed at the... more
AirportsState aid: EC simplifies rules for public investment in ports and airports
Brussels, Belgium - For job creation and growth whilst preserving competition
The European Commission has approved today new state aid rules that exempt certain public support measures for ports, airports, culture and the outermost regions from prior Commission scrutiny. The objective... more
ConferencesAircraft and conferences. Aci Europe: Europe's airports issue warning ahead of EU-USA security meeting
Brussels, Belgium - A meeting took place today in Brussels between the US DHS and the European Commission
The past days have seen much speculation and media coverage over a possible extension by the US of their current ban on the carriage of large personal electronic devices (PEDs) aboard US-bound flights... more
DefenseBoeing-built satellite will enhance global high-speed broadband network
El Segundo, Usa - Fourth and final Inmarsat-5 satellite adds further capacity and coverage to the Global Xpress network
The fourth Boeing Inmarsat-5 satellite, which was launched last Monday, will noticeably expand the high-speed broadband service available through Inmarsat’s Global Xpress network after the satellite b... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: its shareholders’ meeting approves 2016 financial statements -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - And it appoints the new Board of Directors for the 2017-2019 mandate
Leonardo’s Shareholders’ Meeting approved 2016 Financial Statements and appoints the new Board of Directors for the 2017-2019 mandate. In particular: - Approved the Company Financial Statements for... more
PeopleLeonardo (3). Alessandro Profumo, "who's who"
Rome, Italy - Born in Genoa, Italy on 17 February 1957, he holds a degree in Business Economics from "Bocconi" University
Alessandro Profumo is Chief Executive Officer of Leonardo SpA since 16 May 2017. Born in Genoa, Italy on 17 February 1957, he holds a degree in Business Economics from "Bocconi" University. In 1977,... more
IndustryLeonardo: Fabrizio Giulianini, Head of Electronics, Defence & Security Systems, unexpectedly resigned
Rome, Italy - The reasons of his resignation are unknown
Fabrizio Giulianini, Head of Electronics, Defence & Security Systems at Leonardo Finmeccanica, announced at the shareholders' meeting that he will resign on next May 31. Giulianini was considered as a... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport: Runway 18 West to be closed from May 22 to 26
Frankfurt, Germany - Latest GPS technology used
Frankfurt Airport’s Runway 18 West is receiving a new asphalt surface and binder course as part of necessary maintenance procedures. The maintenance work is scheduled to take a period of five days to b... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Uiltrasporti: "new opportunities for Alitalia". The Chinese interest
Rome, Italy - The declarations by its secretary general Claudio Tarlazzi
"The potential Chinese interest to invest in Alitalia hits us in a positive way and underlines how much the airline is a strategic asset with development potentialities through a prudent management and... more
PeopleLeonardo (2): Alessandro Profumo CEO. The designations
Rome, Italy - Confirmed to Chairman Giovanni De Gennaro
The Board of Directors of Leonardo, convened yesterday following the Shareholders' Meeting, confirmed to Chairman Giovanni De Gennaro, who is the legal representative of the Company in accordance with... more
UAS-DronesICAO to seek global traffic management solutions for drone aircraft operations
Montreal, Canada - "Drone Enable’ Symposium" will take place in September at its headquarters
In the near future, an overhead drone delivery or even a flying taxi may enter your daily life. To make these services safe and efficient, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced... more
AccidentsWreckage from the LR-2 plane that disappeared yesterday in Japan have been discovered - VIDEO
Tokyo, Japan - Debris were found on a mountain near Hokkaido. The four crewmembers died
The remains of the Ground Self-Defence Force of Japan that disappeared from radars yesterday morning at about 11:46 am (local time) have been found today. The recoinnassance aircraft -a Beechcraft model... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters rolls out 700th H-130
Marignane, France - It will be operated by a private customer
Airbus Helicopters celebrated a major milestone last week with the roll-out of the 700th H-130 light single-engine aircraft, which will be operated by a private customer. The H-130 fleet has so far accumulated... more
ConferencesAirplanes and conferences. Aci Europe: regional airports report on current performance, issue warning on Brexit
Cork, Ireland - The event takes place today and tomorrow
The regional airport community gathers in Cork today and tomorrow, for the "10th annual ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition", hosted by Cork Airport. With over 170 participants from airports,... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Superjet International appoints Marazzani new CEO
Venice, Italy - He succeeds to Nazario Cauceglia, in this role since January 2012
SuperJet International’s Board of Directors has appointed Stefano Marazzani new Chief Executive Officer of the industry. He succeeds to Nazario Cauceglia, who has been the CEO of SuperJet International s... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Iata: new partnership to enhance quality assurance and safety in global aviation fueling
St Petersburg, Russia - The Association signed a MoU with JIG and A4A
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Joint Inspection Group (JIG), and Airlines for America (A4A) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen and promote Safety and Quality... more
CuriositiesFAI Young Artists Contest 2018: 'Flight into the Future'
Lausanne, Switzerland - The winner for the three categories will be announced in April 2018
The theme for the "2018 FAI Young Artists Contest" is "Flight into the Future" – and entries are open. The FAI has announced the theme for its popular annual FAI Young Artists Contest for 2018. Youngsters b... more
IndustrySaab Swordfish MPA delivers true multi-rolemaritime air power
Linkoping, Sweden - This Maritime Patrol Aircraft was launched at the "2016 Singapore Air Show"
Defence and security company Saab continues to enhance the Swordfish Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). Detailed design studies have expanded operational capabilities, adding new mission equipment and a significantly... more
IndustryIran Air takes delivery of its first four ATR-72/600 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The country enters an era of renewal and expansion of its regional network connectivity
Iran Air, Iran’s national flag carrier, today took delivery of its first four ATR-72/600 airplanes. Both signed earlier this year a firm contract for 20 -72/600s and options for a further 20. Deliveries o... more
Fair and showsSaab at "IMDEX Asia 2017"
Linkoping, Sweden - The event will take place from 16 to 18 May in Singapore
Defence and security company Saab will exhibit at the "IMDEX Asia 2017" international maritime defence exhibition and conference, at the Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore, from 16 to 18 May. "IMDEX... more
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia (2). The special commissioners are trying to suspend contracts on fuel
Rome, Italy - The airline pays 20% more than market price. A possible claim for civil liability against former-managers is also been considered
If Alitalia paid fuel at market price it would save from 100 to 120 million Euros. To say that it is the extraordinary commissioner of the airline Luigi Gubitosi who -in an anticipation of the interview... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Star Alliance: new strategic focus unveiled -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Frankfurt, Germany - To support the implementation of the new strategy, SA has restructured its management team
Star Alliance (SA) returned to Frankfurt, the place of its birth, to celebrate 20 years of “Connecting People and Cultures”. For the next decade, it announced a strategy of harnessing digital technology to... more
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia: the meeting for the call for bids is scheduled on Wednesday
Rome, Italy - It will be attended by the special commissioners and the Ministers Delrio and Calenda
According to sources from the Italian Ministry of Economic Development (MISE) a meeting to validate the notice for the public sale of Alitalia is scheduled on Wednesday. The meeting should take place in... more
Civil aviationCivil planes and electronic devices. Wednesday there will be the meeting between USA and EU to discuss a common approach to terrorism
Brussels, Belgium - The topic of the meeting will be the possible ban in hand luggage for electronic devices bigger than a smartphone
The European Commission will meet on Wednesday in Brussels (Belgium) the people in charge of the security of the United States to study the threat of terrorism to civil airplanes and to find a common approach... more
SecurityMicrosoft on virus Wannacry: cybersecurity is a shared responsibility of tech sector, customers and governments
Rome, Italy - For the President of the company Brad Smith the cyber attack that from Friday hit more than 200.000 computers shall be a wake-up call for everybody
After the cyber-attack that starting from last Friday brought down computer systems worldwide, with more than 200.000 devices -among which hospitals, businesses, governments and home computers- being affected... more
PeopleICAO: historic ‘Dreams Soar’ round-the-world STEM mission takes flight
Montreal, Canada - The mission will be spending the entire week of 15-19 May in Montreal, conducting a wide range of visits and events with ICAO support
Shaesta Waiz, the courageous 29 year old pilot of the 2017 ‘Dreams Soar’ solo round-the-world flight for STEM, touched down in Montréal today at "Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport" and was gree... more
PeopleItalian Minister Alfano "Condems the new missile test conducted by North Korea"
Rome, Italy - Italy will continue to contribute to giving a firm and cohesive response by the international community
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano declared: “Italy expresses its firm condemnation for the ballistic missile test conducted by North Korea. The test represents a... more
AccidentsTragedy in Bosnia: a light airplane crashes, five people die, among them three children - VIDEO
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina - The aircraft was making a sightseeing flight on the occasion of an open day. The young victims were sons of employees of Mostar airport
A light airplane crashed on Saturday at a short distance from Mostar International Airport in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The aircraft -a Fuji FA-200-160 Aero Subaru of 1971 and with registration E7-AAS- was making... more
IndustryAircraft. SNC & Embraer participate in USAF OA-X experiment with A-29 Super Tucano
Sparks, Usa - The assessment will begin in July in New Mexico
Embraer Defense & Security, together with its partner, Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), have been invited to participate in the US Air Force’s (USAF) Capability Assessment of Non-Developmental Light A... more
ReportHybrid aircraft: the Airlander 10 is back to skies, it is the largest aircraft in the world -2 VIDEOS
Bedford, United Kingdom - After the accident that happened last year Hybrid Air Vehicles successfully made a new flight test
After the accident that occurred in August of last year when it crashed to the ground on his second flight test, on Wednesday night the largest hybrid aircraft in the world, the Airlander 10 returned to... more
IndustryA big goodbye for Cavalier Moretti: today he is leaving Piazza Monte Grappa, the headquarter of Leonardo - Finmeccanica
Rome, Italy - A new "Profumo" in the rooms of Leonardo
With the meeting of Tuesday May 16th, the three-year period of Cavalier Mauro Moretti in Leonardo-Finmeccanica comes to an end. A few evenings ago Mauro Moretti wanted to greet his closes collaborators... more
IndustryUnexpected occurrence for Boeing: the engines of the new B-737 Max planes need inspections
Seattle, USA - CFM informed about a possible problem to some propellers, the industry grounds all aircraft that use them as a precaution
The flights of about 25 B-737s MAX -test planes and aircraft to be delivered to customers- were grounded by Boeing on Wednesday as a precaution for a possible issue to their engines. Last week CFM International... more
AirlinesAlitalia: one less plane from today
Rome, Italy - Concerns among American leasing companies
We know from overseas reliable sources that headquarters of American lessors would be thinking about the retirement of their planes from the fleet of Alitalia. And it seems that today a B-777/300 Q8 (registration... more
PeopleRoberto Tazzioli new CEO of Thales Italia
Florence, Italy - 62 yo, from Modena, he works in the Group since 2014
Roberto Tazzioli is the new CEO and Country Director of Thales Italia from today. 62 years old, from Modena he works in the Group since 2014. He has a degree in civil engineering at the Florence University,... more
AirlinesEmirates to launch third daily Brisbane service
Dubai, UAE - New flight to be operated by B-777/200LR from 1 December 2017
Emirates today announced it will introduce a third daily service to Brisbane, Australia from 1 December 2017, complementing its existing two daily services. The direct service, to be operated on a B-777/200LR... more
PeopleAlitalia's A-321 airplane accompanies today Pope Francis in Fatima
Rome, Italy - The aircraft named "Piazza della Signoria di Gubbio"
Pope Francis took off today, on Friday May 12, at 2:00pm for his apostolic pilgrimage in Fatima, with an Alitalia's AZ-4000 flight. The extraordinary commissioner, Luigi Gubitosi was present at the Rome-Fiumicino... more
AirportsIncreased traffic in April and a new record for Avinor Oslo Airport
Oslo, Norway - A total of 4,171,684 passengers travelled to and from Avinor’s 45 airports last month
A total of 4,171,684 passengers travelled to and from Avinor’s 45 airports in April. This is an increase of 3.8 per cent compared to last year. The year to date passenger count is 15,850,229, which is a... more
Press releaseGo ahead by European Council to EU-USA talks to extend lease agreements for aircraft and transport
Brussels, Belgium - The negotiations with the US will be conducted by the Commission
The European Council yesterday gave the Commission the go-ahead to negotiate a clarification to the EU-United States air transport agreement to remove any time limit on the possibilities for airlines to... more
IndustryDelta orders 30 additional A-321 airplanes
Atlanta, Usa - Its fourth A-321ceo order in as many years
Atlanta, Georgia (US)-based Delta Air Lines has placed an incremental order for 30 firm A-321ceo aircraft. This order follows three previous orders for the Current Engine Option (CEO) version of the largest... more
UAS-DronesICAO intends to develop global framework for safe management of “drone” aircraft traffic
Montreal, Canada - The Organization announced it yesterday at the AUVSI “Xponential 2017” conference in Dallas
The following article has been published in ICAO’s “Uniting Aviation” on-line magazine later yesterday. The announcement was made at 2pm Eastern yesterday. At the AUVSI “Xponential 2017” conferenc... more
AirlinesJet2.com adds new route between Britain and Rome-Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - The flights will take off from March 2018
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays announced in the last days a new route between Rome-Fiumicino and a British destination Birmingham, England’s second city. The new flights will take off from March 2018, o... more
Press releaseCJ EU. Planes: carrier pays if not proves to have informed passenger of the cancellation of a flight
Brussels, Belgium - Judgment in Case C-302/16 Bas Jacob Adriaan Krijgsman v Surinaamse Luchtvaart Maatschappij NV
Mr Krijgsman booked a flight through an on-line travel agency for a return flight from Amsterdam-Schiphol (Netherlands) to Paramaribo (Surinam), operated by the airline Surinaamse Luchtvaart Maatschappij... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in April 2017: Frankfurt airport achieves double-digit passenger growth
Frankfurt, Germany - Positive performance helped by timing of Easter holidays
In April 2017, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed some 5.4 million passengers, representing an increase of 10.0 percent. Thus, for first time since December 2011, monthly traffic achieved double-digit... more
AirportsCornwall Airport Newquay’s awesome April
Conrwall, UK - A 39% growth
Witnessing its busiest April ever, Cornwall Airport Newquay (CAN) has handled a record 41,000 passengers during the month, a 39% increase compared to the same period last year. The impressive monthly results... more
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia. The call for tender for the sale is already being discussed
Rome, Italy - According to Italian press Gubitosi and Minister Calenda would have talked about it on Monday, together with the problem of cost reduction
The special commissioner of Alitalia Luigi Gubitosi and Minister of Economic Development Carlo Calenda had a meeting on Monday in which they probably talked about the roadmap to the sale of the airline... more
IndustryPrimera Air announces order for up to 20 B-737 MAX 9 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Scandinavian low-cost airline to utilize aircraft to open new transatlantic routes
Boeing and Primera Air today announced an order for eight B-737 MAX 9 airplanes, valued at more than $950 million at list prices. The contract also includes purchase rights for four additional units and... more
IndustryPlanes for SAR missions challenge each other in Court: C-27Js against C-295Ws to reopen the Canadian contract
Ottawa, Canada - Federal Judges in Ottawa shall decide if the appeal of Leonardo against the government of Canada for the contract won by Airbus in December is well-founded
In these weeks the specifications of C-295W Airbus planes are brought to the notice of Federal Court judges of Ottawa (Canada) who shall decide if lawyers and consultants of Leonardo were right to criticize... more