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UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA, DHS, CACI, UMD perfom UAS detection work
Washington, Usa - Each month the Federal Aviation Administation receives more than 100 reports from pilots
Each month, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) receives more than 100 reports from pilots and others who spot what appears to be an unmanned aircraft (UAS) flying close to an airport or a manned... more
Finance and economyUAV aircraft and radar systems. "Made in Italy" in aerospace: a market worth of USD 500 billion
Rome, Italy - ExportUsa signs agreement with US government agency
ExportUsa, the consulting company which sells and promotes "Made in Italy" products in the Usa, has signed the agreement with an agency of Washington DC specialised in direct managing of distribution and... more
AirportsAutogrill expands its business at Beijing Airport
Milan, Italy - The Group steps up growth in Asia
Through HMSHost International, Autogrill Group is strengthening its operations at Beijing Capital International Airport with three new points of sale which will complement the six existing ones and which... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia launches new Catania-Bologna direct flights on 1 May
Rome, Italy - Further boost for domestic South-North Italy services
Alitalia will launch on 1 May non-stop flights between Catania and Bologna to enhance further its route network between the South and North of Italy. The new service between the two cities will mean the... more
Fair and showsUK MoD places order for two solarpowered Airbus Zephyr 8 aircraft
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - The first unit is due to fly in mid-2017
Airbus Defence and Space has won an order from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the manufacture and operation of two solar-powered Zephyr 8 high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) aircraft. Flying at... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines applauds agreement improving access to Tokyo-Haneda Airport
Chicago, Usa - To operate daytime flights
United Airlines issued the following statement today after the US and Japanese governments announced an amendment to the nations' air transport agreement enabling US carriers to operate daytime flights... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA calls on Thai Government to shore-up competitiveness
Bankgkok, Thailandia - Safety, capacity and cost issues to keep local aviation sector competitive
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of Thailand to address urgently safety, capacity and cost issues to keep Thailand’s aviation sector competitive. Safety: it o... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Enav to "Piazza Affari": the Italian air traffic control company meets the investors
Rome, Italy - On stock market within June with steps in London and USA
The Management Board of Enav, the Italian company which provides the Air Traffic Control service, got together yesterday to analyze the business plan of the equity story that it will present to international... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. ECA: new pilot fatigue rules in effect
Brussels, Belgium - Is European aviation ready for the shift?
As the new EASA Flight Time Limitations (FTL) rules (EU Reg. 83/2014) come into effect today, the industry shifts to a fully harmonised European set of rules aimed at preventing air crew fatigue from constituting... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. NTU Singapore and Finmeccanica partner on aircraft manufacturing and technology
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Signed a MoU at the airshow 2016
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) and Finmeccanica, through its Helicopter Division manufacturing AgustaWestland products, signed a Memorandum of Understanding today at the "Singapore Airshow... more
AirportsReagan National and Dulles International served more than 44 million passengers in 2015
Washington, Usa - A continued rise in domestic airline activity
A continued rise in domestic airline activity at "Ronald Reagan" Washington National Airport, combined with growth in domestic and international service at Washington-Dulles International Airport, drove... more
SecurityBell UH-1B helicopter. FAA proposes civil penalty against R&R Conner Aviation
Seattle, Usa - For USD 197,500
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $197,500 civil penalty against R&R Conner Aviation (RCA) of Conner, Mont., for allegedly operating a Bell UH-1B h... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica to provide communications for new Australian PC-21 trainer aircraft
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - The deal with Pilatus will equip 49 airplanes
Finmeccanica, through its Airborne and Space Systems division, has been awarded a contract by Pilatus Aircraft to provide airborne communications for the 49 PC-21 turboprop trainers recently acquired by... more
Civil aviationUnited, PAFCA reach tentative agreement for dispatchers
Chicago, Usa - The contract extends the current one through the end of 2021
United and the Professional Airline Flight Control Association (PAFCA) reached a tentative agreement yesterday on a contract extension for the company's more than 420 dispatchers. The tentative agreement... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Agreeement on recovery commercial links USA-Cuba
Chicago, Usa - DOT opens offer for 110 daily flights
A historical signing between the US and Cuba Governments happened yesterday. It is about the official agreement that approves the recovery of the commercial links by airplanes between the two Countries.... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft come to Naval Air Station based in Sigonella
Rome, Italy - US Naval Support Activity in Naples will house aircraft without a human pilot aboard
Aircraft without a human pilot aboard are not just a dream and further US Uav (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle also known as UAS, System) will fly across the Italian sky. Naval Air Station based in Sigonella,... more
IndustryBoeing South Carolina's 100th B-787 airplane delivered to American Airlines
North Charleston, Usa - It represents the first Dreamliner from this plant and the 14th overall
Boeing South Carolina marked a milestone, with the delivery of the 100th airplane built at the North Charleston site. The aircraft, a B-787/8, was delivered to American Airlines in front of hundreds of... more
IndustryCessna Citation Latitude airplane achieves EASA certification and La Mole operational capability
Wichita, Usa - With deliveries underway in the region
Cessna Aircraft Company announced its Citation Latitude midsize business jet has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) with deliveries underway in the region. With a maximum... more
OccurrencesUnknown person with laser against landing airplanes in Mexico City, the Papal flight among them: Alitalia declares...
Rome, Italy - The captain prompty reported to the control tower. The operations regularly made in safety
The cockpit crew of Alitalia flight AZ4000 on Friday 12 February noticed a laser light from the ground, as did other aircraft flying towards Mexico City, as they prepared to land at the Mexican capital’s a... more
AirportsAirplanes and environment. Dubai Airports: DXB and DWC achieve Level 2 of ACI's Carbon Accreditation Programme
Dubai, UAE - The first ones in the area
Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) have become the first airports in the GCC states to achieve Level 2 accreditation from the Airports Council International’s (ACI) Airport Carbon A... more
AirlinesNew routes to Italy with Ellinair
Rome, Italy - A young Greek airline is ready to operate in Summer
The next Summer the colors of the Greek flag will enlighten the Italian sky. On 4th June 2016 the new Greek airline Ellinair will made its debut on the airports of Milan-Malpensa, Rome-Fiumicino and Verona.... more
UAS-DronesThe FAA reminds you to register your drone aircraft
Washington, Usa - The deadline is this Friday, February 19, 2016
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reminding drone owners about this week’s registration deadline. If you own a drone weighing more than 0.55 lbs. but less than 55 lbs., and you’ve been fly... more
IndustryAirplanes. A positive kick-off for Airbus in 2016
Toulouse, France - In particular for its widebody family
Airbus got off to a good start in 2016, in particular for its wide body family with 16 aircraft orders booked in January, comprising 14 all new A-330/900neo’s from an undisclosed customer and two A-320ceo’s fro... more
Fair and showsAirbus Group and Singapore EDB sign agreement to develop aircraft maintenance solutions of the future
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Against the backdrop of the "Singapore Airshow 2016"
Against the backdrop of the "Singapore Airshow 2016", Airbus Group is looking to the future of aviation with an innovative new concept for aircraft maintenance. Pierre Jaffre, President Asia Pacific at... more
IndustryBoeing: Okay Airways announces contract for 12 B-737/900ER airplanes
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - The agreement is subject to the approval of the Chinese Government
Boeing and Okay Airways announced yesterday a commitment for 12 B-737s, including eight MAX 8s, three 737 MAX 9s and one Next-Generation 737/900ER (Extended Range) airplane. The agreement is valued at... more
Fair and showsPhilippine Airlines selects the A-350XWB airplane for future long haul fleet
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Six in the 900 version and an option for further six aircraft
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for the order of six A-350/900 airplanes, with another six purchase options. The news was announced today at the "Singapore... more
IndustryShips. The renewal program of the Italian Navy’s fleet officially begins. LSS with base for rescue operations by helicopters
Trieste, Italy - Works start on the logistic support unit. Delivery of it in 2019
The steel cutting ceremony of the LSS logistic support unit’s bow section was held at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Castellammare di Stabia. Construction works, therefore, officially started on the first uni... more
Civil aviationAircraft and carriers. AEA member airlines increase seat capacity by 5.5% in summer 2016
Brussels, Belgium - 3.8% more flights and 254 new routes launched
The members of the Association of European Airlines (AEA) will offer 3.8% more flights and 5.5% more seats in the upcoming summer season. In total 254 new routes will be launched. During the upcoming... more
HelicoptersNew AW helicopters in the South-East Asia skies
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Two AW-189 ordered by a Malaysian company will be operated by the Fire and rescue department
Finmeccanica, Italy’s high-technology group, has announced today at the "Singapore Airshow 2016" an order by TPG Aeronautik Sdn Bhd of Malaysia for two AW-189 super medium helicopters, consolidating t... more
Fair and showsEmbraer projects demand of 1,570 new deliveries of 70 to 130-seat jet aircraft in Asia Pacific over the next 20 years
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Valued at USD 75 billion, at list prices
Embraer Commercial Aviation (ECA) released yesterday, at the "Singapore Airshow", its market forecast for Asia Pacific, which includes China. The Company believes that airlines will take delivery of 1,570... more
Fair and showsIdentification Friend or Foe systems on Gripen NG airplanes of Sweden and Brazil
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - They allow pilots to locate and identify allied or potential threats
Finmeccanica, through its Airborne and Space Systems division, has signed contracts to provide Identification, Friend or Foe (IFF) systems for the Gripen Next Generation (Gripen NG) aircraft earmarked... more
AerospaceSuccessful launch of the Sentinel-3A satellite of Thales Alenia Space -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - It will carry out a number of oceanography, environmental and climate change study missions
The Sentinel-3A satellite, built by Thales Alenia Space for the European Space Agency (ESA), was successfully launched yesterday from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Russia, on a Rockot launch vehicle. One... more
AirportsItaly. Trapani's mayor worried for the airport
Trapani, Italy - A Wing of the Air Force is based and it has an only runway
"If it should be used for military purposes, it is clear that it would be necessary to have attention also for the civil exigencies of the airport. And the military effort could be prevalent. As Mayor,... more
Civil aviation"Singapore Airshow": Iran will purchase 100 SSJ-100 airplanes?
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - The potential there is and Vladislav Masalov of UAC hopes to close the deal
The UAC (United Aircraft Corporation) Vice-President, Vladislav Masalov, is hopeful to place a maxi-order for 100 airplanes - the modern Superjet 100 of Sukhoi- on the Iranian market. He declared it during... more
Fair and showsAvation increases to 35 its fleet of ATR-72 airplanes
Singapore, Repubblica di Singapore - The industry and the Singapore-based lessor announce 5 additional aircraft in the -600 series
The world’s turboprop manufacturer ATR and the Singapore-based commercial aircraft lessor Avation announced an agreement for the purchase of five new ATR-72/600 aircraft. At list prices the acquisition i... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. Philippines Air Force accepts C-295 fleet
Seville, Spain - The Air Force has taken delivery of the third and final aircraft
The Philippines Air Force has taken delivery of the third and final C-295 medium transport aircraft ordered from Airbus Defence and Space. The aircraft was ferried from the final assembly line at Seville,... more
PeopleFAA administrator visits Singapore
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - A MIP agreement signed with the local CAAS
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta today signed a milestone Maintenance Implementation Procedures (MIP) agreement with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS).... more
IndustryMali becomes latest customer for C-295W airplane
Seville, Spain - It becomes the 23rd Nation to order the model
Airbus Defence and Space has secured its first order in 2016 for the C-295W transport and mission aircraft. Mali becomes the 23rd Nation to order the C295 with an order for one winglet-equipped C-295W... more
Fair and showsSingapore. Finmeccanica to upgrade electronic warfare on Indonesian Air Force light multirole fighter aircraft
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Contract was placed by prime-contractor Aptronics
Finmeccanica, through its Airborne and Space Systems Division, has signed with Singapore-based prime-contractor Aptronics to provide its SEER radar warning receiver for the Indonesian Air Force. SEER is... more
Fair and showsMitsubishi Aircraft signs LOI for 10+10 MRJ-90 airplanes
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - The demand for regional jet in stable growth
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and Aerolease Aviation, an aircraft leasing company based in Miami (USA), announced today that they have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for an order of ten firm MRJ-90... more
Fair and showsSingapore. E-190 aircraft. Embraer signs pool agreement with Colorful Guizhou Airlines
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - It is the first customer of the model in this province
Embraer announced that it has signed a long-term agreement for the Company’s Flight Hour Pool Program with Colorful Guizhou Airlines, providing a comprehensive components repair package for its E-190 f... more
Fair and showsSaab at the "Singapore Airshow 2016"
Singapore, Singapore - It is an event of great strategic importance for the industry
Defence and security company Saab attend the "Singapore Airshow" from 16 to 21 February 2016. The industry will make several important product and programme announcements at the show. The "Singapore Airshow"... more
AerospaceFinmeccanica: two new contracts signed in space activities (EUR 138 million)
Rome, Italy - Telespazio will be responsible for managing the ground segment operations of the whole Sentinel-3 mission
Two new contracts totalling €138 million have been signed as part of Finmeccanica space activities relating to the Copernicus programme’s Sentinel-3 mission, led by the European Commission in partnership wit... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. "Singapore Airshow 2016" from February 16-21 -VIDEO
Singapore, Singapore - It is the Asia's largest aerospace and defence event
Every two years, high-level government and military delegations, as well as senior corporate executives around the world attend the "Singapore Airshow" to forge partnerships and seal deals in this region.... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Etihad Airways presented with "Air Transport World’s Airline of the Year 2016 award"
Abu Dhabi, EAU - For strong leadership in developing unique growth strategy and setting global industry benchmarks
Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi-based national airline of the United Arab Emirates, was last Monday evening presented with the coveted "Airline of the Year 2016 award" by the US-based aviation industry publication... more
PeopleEmanuel Höger is the new press spokesman of Messe Berlin
Berlin, Germany - It concentrates its communications expertise in the Corporate Communication department
As with immediate effect Messe Berlin has appointed Emanuel Höger (39) to the post of company press spokesman. He will report to Christian Göke, the chief executive officer of Messe Berlin. At the same t... more
SecurityAircraft and safety (2). IATA: turboprop hull loss rates by region of operator
Montreal, Canada - IOSA; improvements and six point strategy
Turboprop hull loss rates by region of operator The world turboprop hull loss rate improved to 1.29 hull losses per million flights in 2015 compared to 3.95 in the five years 2010-2014. The following... more
AccidentsThe Enstrom TH-180 helicopter incident
Menominee, Usa - An investigation about it began
Enstrom’s experimental helicopter model, the TH-180, experienced an emergency hard-landing in Menominee shortly before noon on Friday, February 12. There were no injuries or casualties and the pilot w... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: periodic communication on the share buyback programme
Rome, Italy - Authorised by the Shareholders’ Meeting held on 11 May 2015
As part of the share buyback programme authorised by the Shareholders’ Meeting held on 11 May 2015, Finmeccanica acquired on the Italian Stock Exchange (M.T.A.) 1,167,033 of the Company’s ordinary sha... more
SecurityAircraft and safety. IATA releases 2015 performance
Montreal, Canada - The data compared with 2014, and with the five-year 2010-2014 period
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for the 2015 safety performance of the commercial airline industry. - The 2015 global jet accident rate (measured in hull losses per... more