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AirlinesUSAF reveals the rendering of the new B-21 bomber aircraft
Orlando, Usa - Nominated Bomber Long Range Strike before the rename, will be purchased in 80-100 units with a cost of USD 550 million each
Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James revealed the first rendering of the Long Range Strike Bomber, designated the B-21, at the Air Force Association’s "Air Warfare Symposium" Feb. 26 in Orlando, Fla., a... more
AccidentsAnother airplane crashes in Nepal, the second in three days
Kathmandu, Nepal - Pilot and co-pilot dead. Nine passengers safe (two serious wounded)
Another passenger aircraft crashes in Nepal after two days from the previous one. It was a Pacific Aerospace PAC-750XL, registration 9N-AJB served by the Air Kasthamandap (specialized in connections at... more
AirportsItaly. Catania Airport (Sicily): presentation of its airplane logo restyling; traffic figures and route development
Catania, Italy - Growth +5,33% in January; boom of passengers for Sant'Agata (+9%)
Presentation of the new company's logo After the debut on the social network and the launch of the new brand of Catania airport, introduced last December -initiatives linked to the "Aeroporto Amico"... more
IndustryATR “All Electrical Aircraft” Flying Demonstrator takes off for Clean Sky
Toulouse, France - To launch the second campaign as part of the EU's CS JU program
An ATR-72 prototype has taken to the skies to launch the second flying demonstration campaign as part of the EU’s Clean Sky Joint Undertaking (CS JU) program. The aim of this flight trial is to test a... more
IndustryE-190-E2 aircraft heralds a new era in the 130-seat jet segment
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Its maiden flight is scheduled for the second half of this year
Embraer, one of the world's manufacturers of commercial jets up to 130 seats, yesterday took a step in the consolidation of its leadership by presenting the E-190-E2, the first E2 jet – industry´s second ge... more
HelicoptersFirst Italian Air Force HH-101A “CAESAR” helicopter enters service
Rome, Italy - For personnel recovery, special forces missions and a range of additional tasks
Finmeccanica and the Italian Air Force celebrated yesterday the entry into operational service of their first AgustaWestland AW-101 helicopter, designated the HH-101A “CAESAR”, during an official ceremony at... more
AirlinesEmirates inaugurates links to Yangon and Hanoi, served by B-777/300ER aircraft
Dubai, UAE - The daily connection to commence from 3 August 2016
Emirates will launch a daily service from Dubai to Yangon in Myanmar and Hanoi in Vietnam, starting August 3, 2016. Utilising a B-777/300ER aircraft in a three-class configuration, this new route will... more
ConferencesAircraft and transport. IATA: remarks of Tony Tyler at the "Aviation Day USA"
New York, Usa - To work together to address three key issues
Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General and CEO, spoke at the "Aviation Day USA" event in New York today, hosted by "The Wings Club" and IATA (International Air Transport Association). In his remarks, he u... more
DefenseAirplanes-Ships-Helicopters. Australia: the new Defense plan, from 127 billion -Special AVIONEWS
Canberra, Australia - A rearmament strategy supported by an increase in funding
We underline the commitment that the government in Canberra has now taken in terms of defense investment. In the document that the Department of Defense announced today (and which AVIONEWS public in full,... more
HelicoptersR-66 helicopter. FAA certifies auxiliary fuel tank for this aircraft
Torrance, Usa - A model installed with it will be on display at "Heli-Expo" in March
Robinson Helicopter Company announces an optional 43-gallon auxiliary fuel tank for its R-66 Turbine, extending its range by as much as 200 nautical miles (230 statute miles). The fuel tank mounts on a... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace-200 in redundancy payment: strike and demonstration by workers
Albenga, Italy - The new unemployment insurances added to 145 already implemented
The situation has not a rosy future in Piaggio Aerospace, after the "Bomb" exploded yesterday, when the company unveiled that due to cash problem other 200 workers, after 145 already existing ones, will... more
PeopleBoeing names Leanne Caret Defense, Space & Security President and CEO
Chicago, Usa - She succeeds Chris Chadwick who will retire after 34 years with the industry; Ed Dolanski of Aviall named president of Global Services & Support
The Boeing board of directors has elected Leanne Caret president and chief executive officer of the company's Defense, Space & Security business effective March 1. She will succeed Chris Chadwick, who... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters at "Heli-Expo 2016"
Marignane, France - Five aircraft on display: H-130, H-145, H-135, H-215 and H-125
Industry stakeholders will be invited to see the world of Airbus Helicopters’ from a new perspective at the "Heli Expo" trade show from March 1-3 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. T... more
CargoBoeing launches Next-Generation B-737 BCF airplane
Shanghai, China - Orders and commitments for up to 55 conversions from seven customers
Boeing launched the Next-Generation B-737/800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) aircraft with orders and commitments for up to 55 conversions from seven customers. Through its freighter conversion program,... more
Science and technologyAirplanes. Boeing, Aeromexico, Mexican Government collaborate on sustainable avio biofuel R&D
Mexico City, Mexico - Initiative supports Country's aviation sector, environmental and socio-economic goals
Boeing, Aeromexico and Mexico's Airports and Auxiliary Services (ASA) will collaborate with a biojet program supported by Mexico's Sector Fund for Energy Sustainability (SENER-CONACYT) to advance research... more
Science and technologyEmirates tests shorter solutions for the longer flight
Dubai, UAE - The airline to use flexible routes and take advantage of tailwinds to achieve flight efficiency
Emirates Airline’s first non-stop service between Auckland and Dubai will be one of the longest air routes in the world by distance, but with the assistance of clever technology and good planning, passengers w... more
SecurityAircraft. FAA proposes civil penalty against Holtkotter Leuchten Gmbh
Washington, Usa - For USD 117,480
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $117,480 civil penalty against Holtkotter Leuchten Gmbh, of Lippstadt, Germany, for allegedly violating Hazardous M... more
UAS-DronesFAA unveils effort to expand the safe integration of Unmanned Aircraft
Washington, Usa - The Authority establishes a rulemaking committee that will begin its work in March and issue its final report to the Authority on April 1
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is establishing an aviation rulemaking committee with industry stakeholders to develop recommendations for a regulatory framework t... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: final assembly begins for the first two Polish Air Force M-346 aircraft
Rome, Italy - The contract is to supply eight airplanes as well as Ground Based Training Systems
Finmeccanica announces the kick-off of the final assembly phase for the first two Aermacchi M-346 airplanes for the Polish Air Force, at a ceremony attended by General Commander of the Polish Armed Forces,... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Cramer Ball to be new Alitalia CEO from 7 March
Rome, Italy - BoD confirms airline on target for profitability in 2017
The Board of Directors of Alitalia, chaired by Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, met today in the airline’s headquarters near Rome-Fiumicino Airport. The meeting agenda included delegating Chief Executive O... more
IndustryAirplanes and crisis. Piaggio Aerospace: redundancy fund for other 200
Savona, Italy - As feared by Edoardo Rixi, the worst previsions are translated in reality
As feared only last Tuesday by the Economic Development and business council member of the Liguria Region, Edoardo Rixi, the "Black" previsions for Piaggio Aerospace came true yesterday. Following the... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Panama (2): satisfaction with the settlement reached
Rome, Italy - The agreement puts a definitive end to a dispute that has lasted more than five years
Finmeccanica is fully satisfied with the settlement reached with the Government of the Republic of Panama, to close the disputes on contracts dating back to 2010. The settlement approved by the Government... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. EU and China launch aviation cooperation project
Cologne, Germany - Take-off of a new technical cooperation managed by the European EASA and by the Chinese CAAC
A new chapter in EU-China aviation relations started today, with the official launch of the EU-China Aviation Partnership Project (APP). The 5-year, €10 million project, managed by the European Aviation S... more
AirportsDubai International Airport: today's opening of Concourse D boosts capacity to 90 million
Dubai, UAE - The result of a USD 1.2 billion investment to enhance service
Dubai International, the world’s number one hub for international passenger traffic, increased its capacity from 75 million to 90 million today with the opening of Concourse D, the result of a USD 1.2 b... more
AccidentsDHC-6 Twin Otter 400 airplane crashes in Nepal: 23 victims
Kathmandu, Nepal - Three crewmembers and 20 passengers that went to play hiking on the Anapurna
A Viking Air DHC-6 Twin Otter 400 aircraft (registration 9N-AHH) of the Nepalese carrier Tara Air that served a flight between airports of Phokhara and Jomson, flight 193 with 23 people on board (three... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus Group reports solid 2015 results, with guidance achieved -Specials
Amsterdam, Holland - Group order intake in 2015 was € 159 billion
Airbus Group reports solid 2015 results, with Guidance Achieved • Revenues up six percent to € 64 billion; EBIT before one-off € 4.1 billion • Earnings per share rise 15 percent to € 3.43 • Proposed 20... more
IndustryHelicopters and systems. Finmeccanica-Panama: reached settlement puts an end to disputes to contracts allocated in 2010
Rome, Italy - To Selex ES, Telespazio and AW
Today the Government of the Republic of Panama and Finmeccanica reached a settlement that puts an end to disputes relating to contracts allocated in 2010 to the company Selex ES and to Telespazio, as part... more
SecurityB-747 airplane. FAA proposes civil penalty against Atlas Airlines
Washington, Usa - For USD 275,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $275,000 civil penalty against Atlas Airlines of Purchase, NY, for allegedly operating a B-747 after performing i... more
Cargo"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: excellent results in cargo traffic
Warsaw, Poland - More than 58,000 tonnes went through it in 2015
In 2015 cargo traffic at "Chopin Airport" was up by 9%. The Warsaw airport handled a total of 58,284 tonnes of freight in the twelve months of 2015, including 57,735 tonnes internationally (9.4%) and 548... more
ReportAirplanes. Bring the Egyptian tourism to its knees. Meridiana intensely cuts the links to Egypt
Cairo, Egypt - Morsi's deposition, attacks, Metrojet crash and "Regeni case": all has contributed to the crisis of the holiday-maker industry
"From 44 to 4 per week": this is the fall of the links served by Meridiana to Egypt. Massimo Crippa, the director of the charter sales of the airline said it to "Nova": "The tourism in Egypt has been strongly... more
IndustryEmbraer Phenom 300 airplane is most-delivered business jet in the world
São José dos Campos, Brazil - For the third consecutive year
The Embraer Phenom 300 was the most-delivered business jet in the world in 2015 for the third consecutive year, with 70 aircraft received by customers around the globe. Recognized as one of the most desirable... more
AirportsAutogrill enters Bergen Airport and strengthens its presence in Norway
Milan, Italy - The Group continues to grow in Northern Europe
Through HMSHost International, Autogrill is strengthening its operations in Norway having been awarded a contract to open six food & beverage points of sale at Bergen Airport, the country’s 2nd biggest a... more
OccurrencesHokkaido airport: JAL airplane evacuated due to the smoke in cabin-passengers side
Hokkaido, Japan - Coming from the right engine
The pilot of a JAL (Japan Airlines) airplane of the B-737/846 type with 165 people on board has been forced to interrupt its taking-off phase at the Hokkaido-New Chitose airport due to a thick smoke, that... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Alitalia: BoD on February 25 for mandate to Cramer Ball
Rome, Italy - Chaired by Luca Cordero di Montezemolo
Alitalia's Board of Directors (BoD), chaired by Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, will convene on Thursday, February 25 at 10:00 am. The meeting agenda will include delegating Chief Executive Officer powers... more
HelicoptersRobinson now accepting orders for new R-44 "Cadet" helicopter
Torrance, Usa - The industry will display it at this year's "HAI Heli-Expo Convention" at early March
Robinson is officially accepting orders for its new two-place R-44 Cadet helicopter. Serial numbers will not be assigned and delivery dates will not be confirmed until FAA certification is complete. The... more
Civil aviationGermanwings' tragedy instructs. Germany controls aircraft pilots. The human life before the privacy
Berlin, Germany - An amendment to the current law will be submitted to the green light by the Federal Parliament
The German Federal Government is studying a measure addressed to introduce recurring checks as example on the aircraft pilots, aimed at the identification of the use of drugs, alcoholic drinks and medicines.... more
Science and technologyRichard Branson unveils Virgin Galactic’s new Spaceship aircraft named VSS UNITY
Mojave, Usa - The new vehicle’s build process kicked off in 2012 with each component part undergoing rigorous testing before assembly
Virgin Galactic, the privately-funded space company owned by Virgin Group and Abu Dhabi’s Aabar Investments PJS, unveiled its newly completed SpaceShipTwo. The rollout ceremony was attended by Sir Richard B... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Raytheon team to deliver next-generation aircraft jet trainer to US Air Force
Washington, Usa - In the team also CAE USA and Honeywell join to provide fully integrated solution
Raytheon Company is offering an integrated, next-generation training solution for the US Air Force’s Advanced Pilot Training competition. Raytheon, one of the world’s preeminent training and avionics com... more
OccurrencesOverheating of an engine: ANA's Dreamliner airplane returns safely at the Kuala Lumpur's airport
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - No problem for 214 people on board. The airline investigates on the causes
"On February 22, 2016, at approximately 09:50 Japan Standard Time (08:50 Local Time), ANA Flight 816 (from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo-Narita) Captain, on instruction from air traffic control authorities, returned... more
AirportsTAROM connects Hamburg Airport with Bucharest; route served with A-318 aircraft
Hamburg, Germany - New service to Romanian capital
Hamburg Airport’s portfolio of routes to eastern Europe is being enriched with a new service: from 9 May, 2016, the Romanian airline TAROM is operating four weekly flights between Hamburg and Bucharest. T... more
Civil aviationEurope-Russia: competence fight on the airspace in Crimea. Who decides on the routes that fly over Sinferopoli and the Black Sea?
Rome, Italy - Easa makes agreements with Ukraine, but Moskow don't legitimate its competence
One month ago Easa, the European Aviation Safety Agency announced to have concluded the agreements with Saau (State Aviation Administration of Ukraine) started last 18th January. A step forward in the... more
SecuritySafety and slaughter 2011. Arrested owner of Moskow-Domodevovo airport
Moskow, Russia - A detention motivated by violation of safety norms,and linked in some ways to the suicidal terrorist attack
The news is still piecemeal but what is certain is that Dmitry Kamenshchik, owner of Moskow-Domodedovo airport was arrested by the police. According to an officer the accuse was motivated by the breach... more
AirportsFrance. "Notre Dame des Landes" airport: a report reveals the truth
Paris, France - Hollande unmasked, no environmental risk that imposes a new field
There are new developments on the French debate to build the new airport "Notre Dame des Landes". It seems that over one year the Government were silent about the existence of a report that contradicts... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Remodeling of the airberlin Management Board
Berlin, Germany - Neil Mills as the new CSPO and Oliver Iffert as the new COO
airberlin CEO Stefan Pichler has largely completed the substantial restructuring of the airberlin Management Team by February 22nd, 2016. With Neil Mills as the new CSPO and Oliver Iffert as the new COO... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Agreement Qatar Airways-Meridiana: 900 job losses planned
Rome, Italy - 49% of the shares in the hands of the Arab company. At risk 50% of the workforce
The new business plan of Meridiana provides cuts in personnel. 900 job losses, more than 500 among the flight attendants. This was established during the meeting of the company with nine trade unions in... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport. Aer Lingus increase Dublin frequency to up to 4 departures per day
Liverpool, UK - Increased connections on the airline’s North American services
Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Stobart Air have announced that they will be doubling the frequency of their flights between Liverpool and Dublin, with up to four departures per day, from 2nd May 2016.... more
AccidentsTurin Airport: Air France airplane evacuated, passengers safe
Turin, Italy - The firemen on the site for a fire to an engine
One of the engines of an Air France's airplane suddenly caught fire at the Turin-Caselle airport during its dangerous taking-off phase, when the tanks are full of fuel. The passengers on board have been... more
Fair and showsP&W Canada: PW200 emerges as helicopter engine of choice in Asia
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - The family powers different aircraft (H-135, AW-109E Power, AW-109 Grand, Bell 427 and 429, Kazan and MD Explorer 900)
Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW200 engine is the turboshaft engine of choice in Asia. The PW200 family powers aircraft such as the H-135, AW-109E Power, AW-109 Grand, Bell 427 & 429, Kazan Ansat and MD Explorer 9... more
Finance and economyAircraft and airports. Sustained growth for Amsterdam-Schiphol
Amsterdam, Holland - Continued investments in capacity, quality and accessibility required
Today Schiphol Group is presenting its results for 2015. Major contributing factors were the considerable growth in passenger numbers, the large network of destinations and the financial solidity. Revenue... more
ReportLibya: "It is not easy to choose the path of reconciliation, but addressing Country's humanitarian, economic, and security crises requires great courage"
Rome, Italy - Joint statement by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UAE, the UK, and the USA
The governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States welcome the Libyan Presidency Council's February 14 announcement of a Government of... more