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Military aviationBallistic missiles from Northern Korea. Too dangerous military exercitation - VIDEO
Seoul, Southern Korea - The launch almost hit Japan
The umpteenth of more than 30 ballistic missiles launched by Northern Korea since 2011 landed on Wednesday early morning dangerously close to Japanese borders, precisely around 150 miles west of Akita... more
Science and technologyFAA-AST awards Virgin Galactic operator license for SpaceShipTwo aircraft
Mojave, Usa - New spaceship conducts taxi test as it nears start of flight test program
The US Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation (FAA-AST) has awarded Virgin Galactic an operating license for SpaceShipTwo. The license award comes as the new vehicle, V... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways’ luxurious Dreamliner airplane commences services into Shanghai
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The city is the seventh destination in the world to be served by its B-787/9
A state-of-the-art Etihad Airways B-787/9 Dreamliner touched down in Shanghai today from Abu Dhabi on its first flight into China. China has recently surpassed the USA as the biggest business travel... more
IndustryVitrociset provides an Italian solution for Taiwan's airport weather systems
Rome, Italy - The new device installed by the Italian company at its busy Tao-Yuan and Song-Shan international airports has already been tested and is in operation
Vitrociset, Italian ICT company and active in the fields of defence, aerospace and the construction of "Safe & mission critical" systems, has installed the A-AWOS (Advanced Automated Weather Observing... more
AirportsAirplanes and airlines. Meridiana towards Miami Airport from December 2
Miami, Usa - The carrier will introduce flights in its network from Milan
Italian airline Meridiana announced last week that it will begin serving Miami International Airport from Milan starting on December 2, 2016. All flights will operate with B-767/300 aircraft with 316 passengers. The... more
DiscussionsAirplanes and airports. The expansion of Qatar: it increases quotes in IAG (British Airways), and buys in Pulkovo in Russia
London, United Kingdom - The Emirate through Qatar Airways and its sovereign wealth fund QIA is more and more deeply rooted in Europe
It was only on last January the 30th when Qatar Airways (QA) announced that they had bought 10% of IAG (International Airlines Group), which gathers British Airways (BA) and Iberia, for an amount of 1.7... more
Military aviationOnly military aircraft for Piaggio Aerospace
Genoa, Italy - The Ligurian company in deep economic crisis renounces to a slice of production
Piaggio Aerospace presented in the last days to the syndicates in the Italian Ministry of Economic Development an industrial plan contemplating possible new funds dedicated only to military programs. In... more
Finance and economyCALC enters into rental realisation transaction for 3 aircraft
Hong Kong, China - Structured products cater to different investment needs
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC”), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, announced that it has entered into a rental realisation transaction for 3 air... more
IndustryAllegiant places order for 12 A-320ceo aircraft
Toulouse, France - US airline transitions to an all-Airbus fleet
Las Vegas, Nevada-based Allegiant Travel Company has signed last July 29 (but unveiled only today) a purchase agreement for 12 A-320ceo (current engine option) aircraft. This deal marks the first time... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica: Moretti would hire former general of Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - What will it be useful for?
But who is this general hired by the MD of Leonardo-Finmeccanica? That would be no less… the former general of Squadra Aerea (aeronautic squad) Claudio Debertolis, who is supposed to become the manager o... more
IndustryCebu Pacific places order for two A-330/300 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The airline has 32 latest generation A-321neo aircraft on order for future delivery
Manila-based Cebu Pacific has placed a firm order with Airbus for two A-330/300s. The aircraft will join an existing fleet of six A-330s flying with the airline on long range flights to destinations in... more
AirportsBritish airports. Unprecedented levels of drunkenness
London, United Kingdom - More and more dangerous phenomenon for flight and ground staff
Situation of serious concern in the airports in the United Kingdom, where the highest rate of annoying drunk people is registered. The House of Lords and the police in some areas of the Country have to... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and strikes. Air France: updated flight schedule for today
Paris, France - That one for tomorrow is on-going
Further to the call for strike action issued by several airline cabin crew unions, for the period from July 27 to August 02, the flight schedule operated by Air France is disrupted as of Wednesday, July... more
IndustryCALC to lease an A-320 aircraft to ANA
Hong Kong, China - Further expands its global footprint by making foray into Japan aircraft leasing market
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC”), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, announced that it has signed a lease agreement with ANA Holdings for an A-320 air... more
CargoAir cargo volume grows dynamically at Budapest Airport
Budapest, Hungary - Budapest has handled 6,770 tonnes every month so far in 2016
Air cargo volume passing through Budapest Airport has increased by no less than 11.3% since the beginning of the year. The bulk of this was transported by cargo carriers, but belly cargo volumes grew just... more
Finance and economyFraport to sell partial stake in Thalita (Pulkovo Airport) to Qatar Investment Authority
Frankfurt, Germany - 10,5% of the shares. The closing will be completed in the 2H 2016. Soon QIA will have nearly 25% of the airport stakes
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport (Fraport AG) and its consortium partners at Pulkovo Airport reached yesterday an agreement to sell part of their shares in Thalita Trading Ltd. (Thalita) to Qatar Investment... more
Latest newsAlitalia: airplane in delay (12 hours) for Italian athletes going to Rio. Why?
Rome, Italy - The airline seems to suffer from lack of aircraft for long routes. Where are the planes promised by Etihad though?
The airplane of the carrier held by Luca Montezemolo should have left today at 9:00 am to Rio de Janeiro (or at least that is what Alitalia said), and this is how our athletes are being one day late for... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica: when one makes bricks without straw…
Rome, Italy - Moretti and his biannual
Moretti presented his biannual of the Group Leonardo-Finmeccanica announcing the doubling of profit (+144%) and an increase of Ebit of +13.7%. Leonardo-Finmeccanica still stays suffering, looking for new... more
Finance and economyAirplanes. Embraer released 2Q16 results -Specials
San Josè dos Campos, Brazil - Hightlights
Embraer releases 2Q16 results. Highlights: - In 2Q16, Embraer delivered 26 commercial and 26 executive (23 light and 3 large) jet airplanes; - The Company’s firm order backlog ended the quarter a... more
CargoAirplanes. IATA: lastest quarterly cargo market analysis
Geneva, Switzerland - Key points
IATA (International Air Transport Assocaition) announced the latest quarterly Cargo Market Analysis. Key points: - "Brexit" vote is a materialization of a key downside risk, global economic growth... more
IndustryKC-390 airplane proves high level of maturity in demonstration flights abroad
São José dos Campos, Brazil - And it follows toward certification in 2017
The first prototype of the KC-390, next generation multi-mission aircraft by Embraer, returned to Brazil after successfully completing its first international mission, lasting 23 days and flying more than... more
Press releaseAirplanes. EC finds finds Italy provided incompatible State aid to airlines in Sardinia
Brussels, Belgium - Working at Cagliari and Olbia airports
The European Commission has found that public support granted by Italy's Sardinia region gave selected airlines working at Cagliari and Olbia airports an unfair advantage, in breach of EU state aid rules,... more
AirportsAtlantia ranked best bidder in privatisation of Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur -Specials
Rome, Italy - In consortium with EDF Invest
Following the French Government’s decision to privatise Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur (ACA), the Atlantia Group, in consortium with EDF Invest, has been ranked the best bidder in the process that will resul... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: the BoD approves the consolidated results as of 30 June 2016
Milan, Italy - The Group continued to strengthen its portfolio in the 1st half of the year in the airport sector
Meeting today, the Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA examined and approved the consolidated results as of 30 June 2016. Results for 1st half 2016 - Consolidated revenues: €2,056.6m vs €1,966.6m in... more
Press releaseAmnesty International and Syria: safe passage for civilians will not avert humanitarian catastrophe in Aleppo city
Rome, Italy - Attacks on homes, hospitals and medical facilities around the city by local government forces have also intensified in recent days
"Unfettered and impartial humanitarian assistance is urgently needed to alleviate the suffering of thousands of civilians in Aleppo city on the verge of running out of food and other essential supplies,... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: net result before transactions 120 highter at EUR 200 million -Specials
Rome, Italy - The BoD convened today under the chaimanship of Gianni De Gennaro
Leonardo: net result before extraordinary transactions 120% higher at EUR 200 million - The acquisition of the EUR 7.95bil contract for the supply of 28 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to the Kuwaiti Ministry... more
AirlinesPlanes. Air Malta-Alpa: deep crisis. Negotiations with Alitalia at risk?
La Valletta, Malta - Dissatisfaction about the mediation of former President Abela. Discussions on the topic tomorrow morning in La Valletta
Plane pilots reunited in the association-syndicate Alpa-Malta do not believe that the mediation performed by former President of the island George Abela in the crisis involving pilots from Air Malta and... more
People40 years today: Eldon Joersz the record of the fastest man in the world on USAF Blackbird plane
Lausanne, Switzerland - A record that still stands today
On 28 July 1976 Eldon W Joersz officially became the fastest man in the world, when he flew his US Air Force Blackbird plane at an astonishing 3,529.56km/h (2,194 mph). Perhaps even more astonishingly,... more
HelicoptersH-160 helicopter demonstrates next-generation passenger experience in flight tests
Marignane, France - Aeromechanical configuration frozen and flight envelope fully opened
Airbus Helicopters today announced the validation of the H-160’s aeromechanical configuration, a crucial milestone allowing the programme teams to confirm some key aspects of the next-generation, twin-engine h... more
PeopleFAI: Fedor Konyukhov solo around-the-world in a balloon -2 VIDEO
Lausanne, Switzerland - Official world record claim received
The FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) received the following performance notifications from the Russian balloonist Fedor Konyukhov, 64, who completed his circumnavigation on Saturday 23 July 20... more
IndustryAirbus DS welcomes signing of contract for A-330 MRTT aircraft
Amsterdam, Holland - The agreement also covers two years of initial support
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has today notified Parliament of the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Luxembourg to proceed with the acquisition of a pooled fleet of A-330 Multi Role Tanker... more
CuriositiesFrankfurt Airport: a tourist destination with a view
Frankfurt, Germany - The visitors’ Terrace is reopening today, following major renovations
One of the most popular leisure attractions in the Frankfurt Rhine-Main Region is now once again available for tourists and local residents to enjoy. Right in the middle of the summer season, the Visitors’ T... more
AirlinesAlitalia: new Rome-Tenerife flight from 30 October
Rome, Italy - With A-320 aircraft
Alitalia starts new flight from Rome to Tenerife that will be inaugurated next October 30 and that will be served twice-weekly with schedules designed to allow its passengers departing from various Italian... more
Fair and shows"Oshkosh Airshow": Embraer launches evolution of the Phenom 100 airplane
Oshkosh, Usa - It will enter the market in the first half of 2017
The Brazilian Embraer launched at the "EAA AirVenture Fly-In and Convention" in Oshkosh the evolution "EV" of its Phenom 100 business jet that will enter the market in the first half of 2017. As of today,... more
Finance and economyMiami Airport secures high marks again from top bond rating agencies
Miami, Usa - Reaffirmed its financial health last week
America’s leading bond rating agencies reaffirmed Miami International Airport’s financial health last week. Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings each assigned “A” rating and stable outlook, while Kroll B... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports second-quarter results
Chicago, Usa - Backlog remains robust at $472 billion with nearly 5,700 commercial airplane orders
Boeing reports Second-Quarter results. The highlights are: - Revenue increased to $24.8 billion on strong commercial deliveries and services growth - Loss of $0.37 per share (GAAP) and core (non-GAAP)... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus Group reports Half-Year (H1) 2016 results -Specials
Amsterdam, Holland - H1 financials driven by back-loaded aircraft delivery schedule
Airbus Group reports Half-Year (H1) 2016 results: • Robust and diversified commercial backlog supporting ramp-up • H1 financials driven by back-loaded aircraft delivery schedule • Revenues € 29 bill... more
UAS-DronesCzech UAV civilian planes to be manufactured under licence in China -VIDEO
Prague, Czech Republic - Preparations are underway
Preparations are underway for one of the world’s largest civilian unmanned planes, developed by Czech Republic based manufacturer Primoco UAV, to be manufactured in China in cooperation with the China V... more
Press releaseAmnesty International and Turkey: numbers and statistics on brutal backlash after failed coup
Rome, Italy - The NGO has beenon the ground in Istanbul and Ankara to document human rights violations
"Human rights in Turkey are in peril following a bloody failed coup attempt on 15 July. The Turkish authorities’ reaction was swift and brutal, unleashing a crackdown of exceptional proportions that h... more
AirportsMiami Airport hosts delegation of officials from Kagoshima
Miami, Usa - To learn about its passenger and cargo hub operations
On July 26, Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) officials welcomed a group of executives from Kagoshima, Japan, who traveled to South Florida as part of its Sister Cities International partnership with... more
Science and technologyFAI: Solar Impulse 2 aircraft completed first round-the world flight and writes aviation history
Lausanne, Switzerland - The Federation has received 19 world record claims from the Team since the beginning of the adventure
After over 12 years of research and design, Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard (Initiator, Chairman and Pilot) and André Borschberg (Co-founder and CEO and Pilot) finished the first round-the-world solar... more
Finance and economyAerospace: Aero Sekur launches EUR 5 million mini-bond
Rome, Italy - The placement period is scheduled for July 25-August 25
Aero Sekur, one of Europe’s biggest producers of special fabrics and rubber technologies for the worlds of defence, space and aviation, is launching its first mini-bond worth a total of 5 million euros. The m... more
OccurrencesF-15C USAF fighter aircraft returns in emergency to the base in Japan. It was committed to military operations
Komatsu, Japan - A problem to the hydraulic system discovered by the pilot
It has been a problem to the hydraulic system the cause of the return in emergency on the air base at the Komatsu airport, in Japan, made today by the pilot of a F-15C fighter airplane of the USAF, committed... more
IndustryBoeing forecasts nearly 1.5 million aircraft pilots and technicians
Oshkosh, Usa - Needed by 2035
Boeing released its 2016 Pilot and Technician Outlook yesterday at "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh" and projects a demand for nearly 1.5 million pilots and technicians over the next 20 years. In its seventh year,... more
HelicoptersVice President of the Republic of Panama visits helicopter assembly lines in Vergiate
Rome, Italy - Approximately 360 aircraft from the Grand/GrandNew series have been ordered by more than 220 customers in about 40 countries around the world
The Vice President of the Republic of Panama, Isabel de Saint Malo de Alvarado, visited Leonardo-Finmeccanica’s factory in Vergiate (Varese) today, home to the company’s main helicopter final assembly lin... more
AirlinesAirplanes and strikes. Air France: traffic forecast for tomorrow
Paris, France - The action by cabin crew unions for the period July 27 to August 2
Following the call for strike action which has been confirmed by Air France cabin crew unions for the period from 27 July to 2 August 2016, the schedule of flights operated by its aircraft will be disrupted... more
AirlinesEmirates to deploy A-380 airplane on Johannesburg route
Dubai, UAE - From next February 2017
Emirates has announced that it will be upgrading one of its four daily flights between Dubai and Johannesburg to an A-380/800 airplane from 1st February 2017. The airline currently uses B-777 aircraft... more
IndustryCivil aviation. Embraer and AIAC sign a MoU for aeronautical engineering development in Morocco
Casablanca, Morocco - The campus is close to many high-tech industrial facilities and to the most important airport in the Country
Embraer and the Mohammed VI International Aviation Academy (AIAC), signed yesterday, at AIAC Headquarters in Casablanca, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for engineering development in the country.... more
AirportsMiami Airport continues growth through June
Miami, Usa - It will add five new airlines this fall
Total passenger traffic at Miami International Airport grew three percent through the first six months of 2016 to 22.6 million travelers, despite a struggling economy in Brazil, the airport’s busiest i... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane: Swiss pioneers Piccard and Borschberg complete the first ever round-the world Solar flight
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Flight time: 48 hours and 37 minutes
Taking turns at the controls of Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) – their zero-emission electric and solar airplane, capable of flying day and night without fuel – Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg succeeded in t... more