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PeopleICAO SG stresses links between air transport investment and socio-economic prosperity to Uruguay leadership
Montreal, Canada - During her official mission in the Country this week
ICAO Secretary General (SG) Fang Liu delivered an important message to the leadership of Uruguay this week, highlighting the fundamental links between States’ investments in air transport and the sustainable s... more
IndustryFincantieri: bow section of the LSS unit "Vulcano" launched. Base for rescue operations by helicopters
Trieste, Italy - In the presence of the Italian Minister of Defence and high military authorities
The launching ceremony of the bow section of the LSS logistic support unit “Vulcano”, took place today at the shipyard in Castellammare di Stabia (Naples) in the presence of the Italian Minister of Def... more
Press releaseAircraft. Italian ENAC issued NOTAM on air space closure today and tomorrow on Lucca, Massa and Pisa (Tuscany)
Rome, Italy - In the occasion of the meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers of G7
"ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority informs that has been issued, upon request by the Police, a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) of the air space closure on Lucca Province and on the surrounding areas,... more
AirlinesEmirates receives important award
Dubai, UAE - Named Best Airline in the World in TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for Airlines 2017
Emirates has been recognised as the "Best Airline" in the World in the inaugural "TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for Airlines". In addition to clinching the grand prize, the carrier was the biggest w... more
ConferencesHamad Airport hosts ACI DNA Seminar in Doha
Doha, Qatar - Qatar’s airport sponsors initiative that supports airports from developing countries realize growth objectives
Hamad International Airport (HIA) is hosting the Airport Council International (ACI) Developing Nations Assistance (DNA) seminar in Doha from the 9th to the 10th April 2017. The seminar kick started with... more
SecurityLeonardo to secure G7 summit in Taormina, thanks to the TETRA systems also in the Sigonella and Catania airports
Rome, Italy - Security forces will be able to rely on encrypted digital communications and extensive radio coverage across Sicily
Leonardo has provided an advanced communications network for the G7 summit in Taormina, allowing for the effective coordination of security operations. Security forces protecting the international summit,... more
PeopleNew management at AeroLogic, as of 1 May, 2017
Frankfurt, Germany - Josef Moser and Wolfgang Raebiger to be appointed new Managing Directors of DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo jv
As of 1 May 2017, Josef Moser, previously Head of Flight Operations and Crew Training, will take over as Chief Operations Officer and Accountable Manager at AeroLogic GmbH. At the same time, Wolfgang Raebiger,... more
AirportsMIA: inaugural Miami-Reykjavik flight by Wow Air
Miami, Usa - Low-cost carrier launches nonstop service to Iceland, connections to Europe
Miami International Airport (MIA) and WOW air celebrated in the last days the launch of first-ever Miami-Reykjavík passenger service by the low-cost transatlantic airline, which also made Miami its sixth... more
AirportsCologne-Bonn adds third Moroccan link
Cologne, Germany - The German airport will establish its third connection to this North-African Country
Cologne-Bonn Airport confirms it will be adding another new city to its route network as the airport announces a direct link to Agadir. Welcoming Air Arabia Maroc’s twice-weekly service on 1 October, t... more
IndustryA-350/1000 airplane completes noise test campaign in Spain
Madrid, Spain - Its entry into service on schedule before year end
Airbus’ A-350/1000, MSN065 test aircraft, fitted with cabin, has completed a series of noise tests in Moron, south of Spain, between March 27 and April 5th, as part of its type certification flight test c... more
Finance and economyLeonardo's Shareholders’ Meeting: filing of Remuneration Report
Rome, Italy - Convened in May
With reference to the Shareholders’ Meeting of Leonardo, convened in Ordinary session on 2 and 16 May 2017 (in first and second call respectively) and in Extraordinary Session on 2, 3 and 16 May 2017 (... more
IndustrySonaca Aircraft unveils the "200" and flies towards European certification
Gosselies, Belgium - Technical specifications
During the rollout which took place on April 3 in Gosselies, Belgium, Sonaca Aircraft presented the final version of the Sonaca 200, its two-seater single-engine aircraft specially designed and adapted... more
Fair and shows"LAAD 2017" (2). AW-169 helicopter selected by the Argentine National Gendarmerie
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - It will be delivered in the second half of 2017 for law enforcement and border patrol missions
Leonardo announced yesterday at the "LAAD" exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, an order for an AgustaWestland AW-169 by the Argentine National Gendarmerie in support of law enforcement and border patrol... more
AirlinesAirplanes and jobs. 100's of Cabin crew: selections in Italy
Dublin, Ireland - The dates in April and part of May
The low-cost Ryanair is currently investing over €1 billion in its Italian network, with the airline due to carry over 35 million passengers to/from Italian airports during the year. It is also currently o... more
ReportUSA launches 59 missiles against military base in Syria. Aircraft and infrastructures were hit. Russia suspends memorandum with US on Syria
Washington, USA - Trump's Tomahawks hit the Assad's base from where the Syrian military operation with chemical weapons of last Tuesday in Idlib probably started
59 Tomahawk missiles where launched last night by the United States against the Al Shayrat military base in Syria. The attack happened at about 3:40 am (local time). Aircraft, arsenals and airfield infrastructures... more
ConferencesICAO Summit formalizes new Dubai Declaration to ensure global aviation remains united, proactive on cybersecurity preparedness
Montreal, Canada - The declarations by its President of the Council Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu
Underscoring the inherent value in establishing a global cybersecurity framework for aviation, the President of the ICAO Council, Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, welcomed a special commemorative Dubai Declaration... more
AirportsAirplanes. Aci Europe: airports continued to record solid traffic growth during February
Brussels, Belgium - Freight traffic grew by +3.4% while aircraft movements were near flat at -0.4%
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for February 2017 – the latest indication of airport traffic performance in Europe. Average passenger traffic in geographical E... more
AirlinesBritish Airways invests to boost customer experince for all -VIDEO
London, UK - £400m for the new service in the long range business class
British Airways (BA) has launched its investment plans for customers, focusing on the premium cabins and more choice and quality for all. The investments include: - £400m in Club World (long-haul... more
Fair and showsPlanes, helicopters and UAV. The 25th "Aero": for this anniversary tomorrow an air show with electrical and aerobatic aircraft
Friedrichshafen, Germany - More and more young pilots in the cockpit; discussion of new fuels
The 25th "AERO" is one of the world’s most important destinations for general aviation. Until Saturday, April 8, 2017, the general aviation industry exhibits its entire range of products on Lake Constance.... more
PeopleUS attack in Syria (2). Farnesina: the Italian reaction
Rome, Italy - The declarations by Minister Alfano
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano declared about it: "Italy understands the reasons of a US military action, proportionate in time and manner, in... more
IndustryRolls-Royce marks hat-trick with first flight of B-787/10 airplane
London, UK - Trent 1000 engines have powered the first flights of every version of the Dreamliner
Rolls-Royce (RR) has celebrated a hat-trick of firsts as its Trent 1000 TEN engine powered the first test flight of the latest version of the B-787 Dreamliner airplane, the 787/10. It means Trent 1000... more
Fair and shows"LAAD 2017". Panama’s SENAN AW-139 helicopter fleet reaches 5,000 flight hour milestone
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Leonardo announced it yesterday during the Brazilian air show
Leonardo announced yesterday at "LAAD" (April 4-7) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that the fleet of six AgustaWestland AW-139 helicopters operated by Panama’s Servicio Nacional Aeronaval(SENAN) has achieved a... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo finalist among the leaders in climate protection
Frankfurt, Germany - For the German CSR Award with OMEGA Big Data Tool
Lufthansa’s cargo arm was named one of two runners-up in the “CO2 avoidance as a contribution to climate protection” category with its “OMEGA – using big data to reduce CO2” project. OMEGA is a tool t... more
CuriositiesBerlin Airport: Night Run 2017 next Saturday
Berlin, Germany - Run on the runway. It is possible to compete as a skater and runner at the 11th edition
On Saturday 8th April 2017, the "11th Airport Night Run" takes place. For one evening, the future airport of Berlin-Brandenburg will once again be turned into a running track. The start-finish area is... more
IndustryAirplanes-helicopters. Boeing reports first quarter deliveries
Chicago, Usa - 169 planes
The Boeing Company announced yesterday deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the first quarter of 2017. Major program deliveries during the first quarter, including deliveries... more
Fair and shows"Aircraft Interiors Expo". Aviointeriors and digEcor, a new partnership
Hamburg, Germany - Announced during the event
At "Aircraft Interiors Expo" (April 4-6) in Hamburg, Aviointeriors announced a new partnership with the Australian digEcor, the reference in entertainment on board aircraft. This agreement between the... more
SecurityIndra to digitize air traffic surveillance systems of Central America
Rome, Italy - To strenghen safety in its airports
The Central American Corporation for Air Navigation Services (COCESNA) has awarded Indra, a global consulting and technology Company, a contract to upgrade seven air traffic surveillance radars distributed... more
Science and technologyPlanes and new technologies. A "robot" for meals and drinks on board? - VIDEO
Rome, Italy - An electronic device for offering personalized services to passengers might replace the traditional trolley pushed by flight attendants
In a near future an automatic electronic trolley might appear on commercial planes instead of the traditional one that is pulled by flight attendants. The device which is now in a development stage might... more
DefensePlanes and international politics. In the next hours the meeting Trump-Xi Jinping
Washington, USA - The President of China will be received by the President of the United States at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida
United States are waiting for the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping who will arrive today for a State visit in the US. Donald Trump will receive him at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida from where... more
ConferencesAircraft. ICAO highlights infrastructure development and economic policy priorities
Montreal, Canada - At IATA "Wings of Change" event in Brazil
ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu delivered a strong message on the importance of States’ commitments for infrastructure development to address looming capacity shortfalls and optimize air transport benefits, w... more
AirlinesRyanair warns Theresa May: if an agreement with EU will not be found soon with Brexit its planes will fly elsewhere
London, United Kingdom - For the chief financial officer of the airline without a quickly signed deal there is the risk of a long interruption of flights
Ryanair's chief financial officer Neil Sorahan sent a very clear message to the British Prime Minister Theresa May: a decision on air transport deals must be quickly taken to keep British aircraft flying.... more
ConferencesAircraft. ICAO: African States renew their commitments to the sustainable development of transport
Montreal, Canada - The declarations by President of its Council, Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu
African States, industry stakeholders, and international and regional organizations gathered in Accra, Ghana, last week, for the Second ICAO Meeting on the Sustainable Development of Air Transport in Africa. Organized... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. IATA: strong passenger demand in February
Geneva, Switzerland - Record load factor in the same month
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February showing a second month of strong demand growth to begin 2017. Total revenue passenger kilometers... more
HelicoptersLeonardo and AAROI-EMAC sign agreement on Helicopter Emergency Medical Service
Varese, Italy - The capability of anaesthesiologists and first responders join hands with technology for a better EMS
A cooperation agreement between Leonardo, one of the main Italian industrial companies and a world reference in the helicopter field, and AAROI-EMAC, association representing over 10,000 Physicians Anaesthetists... more
SecurityAircraft. EASA’s re-written CS-23 revolutionary paves the way for a new era in General Aviation industry
Cologne, Germany - Also GA sector representatives emphasised its great potential
EASA Certification Director Trevor Woods presented EASA’s re-written CS-23 certification rules for small aircraft at "AERO" yesterday, pointing out that the ‘EASA CS-23 are new, smart and flexible rul... more
HelicoptersTechnology. Comrotag: One step closer to the smart helicopter
Brussels, Belgium - Under examination systems of flaps of Gurney deployed in the rotor blades, with the promise of higher speeds and lower noise
CORDIS (Community Research and Development Information Service) reported today a Polish study on the active-flow-control systems in rotor blades of a helicopter and on how these can adapt their aerodynamic... more
SecurityAirplanes. EASA issues safety recommendations for the transport of PED containing lithium batteries -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Cologne, Germany - Considered as dangerous goods
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued yesterday a Safety Information Bulletin to remind airlines and aircraft operators of important principles for the safe transport of Portable Electronic... more
Sport aviationAircraft sports. 2016 FAI Annual Report paints a good picture of activities -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Lausanne, Switzerland - The Federation has ratified more than 18,000 world records, since its constitution in 1905
The latest edition of the FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) Annual Report paints a good picture of its ctivities throughout 2016. In it readers will find news on key Conference, FAI’s partners and... more
AirlinesAvianca Brasil announces launch of Miami-Sao Paulo service
Miami, Usa - Daily flights on June 23
Oceanair Linhas Aéreas SA (Avianca Brasil) has announced that it will launch daily passenger service between Miami International Airport and Sao Paulo on June 23, 2017. The flights will be served by A-330/200... more
Science and technologyBoeing invests in tech companies
Chicago, Usa - Boeing HorizonX will pursue venture capital investments, expansion into new business areas, disruptive market solutions
The Boeing Company announced investments in two early-stage technology companies through the ventures arm of a new Group called Boeing HorizonX, an innovation cell focused on accelerating potentially... more
AirlinesEmirates to offer double daily services to Bali (Indonesia)
Dubai, UAE - It will connect with a number of destinations across Europe
Emirates announced yesterday that it will introduce a second daily service to the island of Bali in Indonesia, on 2 July 2017. The new service will be added to meet the growing demand for travel to and... more
AirportsOslo Airport: the Easter rush
Oslo, Norway - The recommendation is to account for some extra time and to pay special attention to all signs
This year’s Easter traffic has already started, but the peaks won’t come until today and Friday. Due to the rebuilding at the new Oslo Airport, the recommendation is for passengers to account for some ext... more
Science and technologyEmirates introduces tablet loan service to US-bound customers - VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - In response to the US TSA and it is complimentary for First and Business Class passengers
Emirates has introduced another service to mitigate the inconvenience of the recent ban on electronic devices on board US-bound flights. Began yesterday, First and Business Class passengers are able to... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA, Aeroflot, Russian VTB Bank implement CASS Russia
Geneva, Switzerland - The airline played a critical role, working with the Russian authorities and other carriers
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), announced the successful implementation of IATA’s Cargo Accounts Settlement Systems (CASS) in Russia in partnership with Russian bank VTB and Aeroflot. CASS i... more
Fair and showsEmbraer selects industry for IFE solutions for the E-Jets E2 airplanes
Hamburg, Germany - The system will be installed in the E2 demo aircraft
Embraer announced today that it has selected Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) to provide inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) for the E-Jets E2, the second generation of E-Jets family... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: cargo demand continues upward trajectory in February
Geneva, Switzerland - All regions, with the exception of Latin America, reported an increase
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released demand growth results for global air freight markets for February 2017 showing an 8.4% increase in demand measured in freight tonne kilometers... more
ReportBombing in Saint Petersburg, it was a kamikaze. USA ready to collaborate to defeat terrorism
Saint Petersburg, Russia - Investigations continue in the subway of the Russian city. Meanwhile Trump called Putin on Tuesday and received the Egyptian President Al-Sisi
The carnage that happened last Monday in the subway of Saint Petersburg was caused by a kamikaze who was on the train. Russian investigators also identified his name. The suicide attacker would have been... more
Civil defensePlanes and helicopters. With Brexit hard times might lie ahead for Babcock (formerly Inaer Aviation)
Rome, Italy - New spaces might open in the future of Alitalia's employees
By spring the Italian Ministry of Interior and Civil Defence will put the the fire-fighting service by Canadair airplanes and helicopters out to tender. Until today many competitions were won by Inaer,... more
AerospaceSES and Thales unveil NG capabilities onboard SES-17
Rome, Italy - Its fully digital payload has been jointly optimised by both industries
SES (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) and Thales Alenia Space (TAS) yesterday announced the addition of a powerful Digital Transparent Processor (DTP) onboard the SES-17 satellite which... more
AirportsMiami airport ranked among top 10 best run airports in America
Miami, Usa - It ranks seventh in "American City Business Journals" study
Miami International Airport ranked as the seventh best-run airport in America, out of 89 included in a first-ever study conducted by "American City Business Journals" (ACBJ). MIA was also the highest-ranking... more