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AirlinesAirplanes and "Zika" virus. Alitalia: for pregnant women rebooking or refund
Rome, Italy - For tickets to regions affected. Also valid for companions
Alitalia offers pregnant women and their companions with tickets paid to destinations and regions affected by the "Zika" viral illness ---such as Brazil, other Latin American countries and the Caribbean-... more
IndustryEmbraer Phenom 100 jet aircraft selected to train armed forces aircrew in the United Kingdom
Bristol, UK - The contract will provide five airplanes to the UK MoD's MFTS program
The Embraer Phenom 100 business jet was selected to provide multi-engine pilot training to armed forces aircrew in the United Kingdom. The contract with Affinity Flight Training Services will provide five... more
CargoAirplanes and transport. IATA: air freight growth slowed to 2.2% in 2015
Geneva, Switzerland - The World Symposium (WCS) will take place next March in Berlin
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures for global air freight markets showing cargo volumes measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) expanded 2.2% in 2015 compared to 2014.... more
IndustrySingapore Airlines' first A-350XWB airplane takes to the sky
Toulouse, France - The aircraft will now enter the final phase of production
The first A-350/900 for Singapore Airlines (SIA) yesterday completed its maiden flight over the skies of South West France. The aircraft, featuring the airline’s livery, will now enter the final phase o... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus Group at the "2016 Singapore Air Show"
Toulouse, France - Major presence at Asia-Pacific’s largest event
Airbus Group will have a major presence at this year’s "Singapore Air Show" (February 16-21), highlighting its full range of products covering the commercial aircraft, helicopter, defence and space markets. T... more
SecurityItalian ANSV: two recommendations to EASA for aircraft crash of August 29, 2015 - Specials
Rome, Italy - Occurred to the SMG-92 Turbo Finist plane, registration HA-YDJ near Alessandria
ANSV, the Italian Air Safety Board, communicated to have published a new document on its website. It is about in particular: - Crash happened on August 29, 2015 to the SMG-92 Turbo Finist airplane,... more
IndustryRR: Norwegian order for engines and services for 19 Dreamliner airplanes
Rome, Italy - Worth $2.7 billion
Rolls-Royce has won a $2.7bn order from Norwegian for Trent 1000 engines and TotalCare long-term service support for 19 new B-787 Dreamliner aircraft. The order also includes TotalCare for Trent 1000... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport: 20% passenger increase in January makes it 12 months of continued growth at the "Lennon Airport"
Liverpool, UK - Strong passenger figures on established routes, in addition to new services launched earlier last year
Increases in passenger numbers seen at Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) in recent months continued throughout January, with 20% more passengers choosing to fly through "LJLA" compared to the first... more
PeopleEmbraer delivers the first Legacy 500 airplane to China’s launch customer Jackie Chan
Tianjin, China - His connection with the industry dates to 2012
Embraer announced that Jackie Chan, a world movie star, has become the first customer in China to take delivery of a Legacy 500 airplane. His connection with Embraer Executive Jets dates to 2012, when... more
Cargo"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: positive results in cargo traffic
Warsaw, Poland - More than 58,000 tonnes went in 2015, a 9% surge year-on-year and an all-time high for the airport
In 2015 cargo traffic at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw 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%)... more
AerospaceAir Liquide awarded two contracts in the satellite propulsion market
Paris, France - A total worth of EUR 20 million
Air Liquide has signed two multi-year contracts recently, a total worth of € 20 million, for the supply of high purity xenon in the all-electric propulsion satellite market: one with Airbus Defence and S... more
PeopleJAA TO announces organisational changes: Alessio Quaranta as acting director
Hoofddorp, Holland - And Paula de Almeida as Deputy Director
Following recently published national news in relation to JAA TO (JAA Training Organisation)’s former Director’s dismissal, the same Organization announces organisational changes. On 10 November 2015, imm... more
PeopleAutogrill: Simona Gelpi named Group Media Relations Manager
Milan, Italy - Calendar of corporate events for 2016
Simona Gelpi named as Group Media Relations Manager in Autogrill from today. She reports directly to CEO Gianmario Tondato da Ruos with the aim to ensure the efficient management of relationships with... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian Anpac: EAPP meeting was held in Rome
Rome, Italy - Several arguments of common interest were discussed
On January 25th the third EAPP meeting was held in Rome, hosted by ANPAC (Italy ALPA), with the participation of European professional Pilots' Associations of Etihad Airways Partners (Alitalia, Air Berlin,... more
IndustryATR signs important agreement with Iran Air for 20+20 -72/600 airplanes
Toulouse, France - An eclectic regional model of last generation to use for the development of the national traffic and for the expansion of the routes
The turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR and Iran’s national flag carrier Iran Air today signed in Tehran a deal for 40 ATR-72/600 airplanes. The agreement includes firm orders for 20 units plus 20 options, a... more
Finance and economyAirplanes. CALC signs strategic cooperation framework agreement with CCB
Hong Kong, China - On asset realisation and debenture issuances
China Aircraft Leasing Group, one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, has entered into a strategic cooperation framework agreement with China Construction Bank Corporation,... more
AirlinesComlux orders three ACJ-320neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - It becomes largest customer for new corporate jet family of Airbus
Comlux The Aviation Group has announced a firm order for three ACJ-320neo aircraft, becoming the largest customer for new corporate jet family. The order also consolidates Comlux as reference in Airbus... more
Finance and economyAmerican Airlines Group reports 4Q and full year 2015 profit
Fort Worth, Usa - The Company invested more than $5.3 billion in new aircraft last year
American Airlines Group reported its fourth quarter and full year 2015 results. - Record fourth quarter 2015 net profit excluding net special credits was $1.3 billion, up 17 percent versus the previous... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: new First Class Lounge in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE - It will be inaugurated in May of this year
In May of this year, Etihad Airways will open a new First Class Lounge at Abu Dhabi International Airport’s Terminal 3, for the exclusive use of its First Class guests, Etihad Guest Platinum and Etihad A... more
AirportsAirplanes and results. Dubai Airport strengthens hold on top spot for the international traffic
Dubai, UAE - With 78m passengers in 2015
Dubai International retained its position as the world’s number one hub for international passengers by registering annual traffic of just over 78 million in 2015, according to a traffic report issued b... more
HelicoptersKörfez Aviation takes delivery of its first H-145 Mercedes Benz Style helicopter
Marignane, France - This is the first aircraft of this model to be operated in Turkey; a second model will follow next March
Airbus Helicopters has handed over the first H-145 Mercedes Benz Style to Körfez Aviation in Turkey. This is the first of two helicopters acquired by Körfez Aviation to expand its fleet dedicated to b... more
IndustryBoeing completed successful B-737 MAX airplane first flight
Seattle, Usa - MAX 8 remains on track for first delivery in third quarter of 2017
The B-737 MAX 8 airplane took to the skies for the first time last Friday. The program achieved the milestone on schedule which begins a comprehensive flight-test program leading to certification and delivery. With... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace: Mubadala prepares a "Life belt" plan?
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The BoD postponed within two days on the decisions to take
Always more undefined the future for the Piaggio Aerospace's leadership? The meeting had taken place yesterday in Abu Dhabi of the BoD of Mubadala (Emirate's company that holds 98,05% of the "Italian"... more
IndustryBoeing and SWISS: delivered airline's first B-777/300ER airplane
Zurich, Switzerland - The aircraft will serve as carrier's new flagship
Boeing and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) are communicating the delivery of the airline's first B-777/300ER (Extended Range) airplane. The latest addition to SWISS' fleet touched down in Zurich... more
SecurityAircraft. UKAB board published latest reports in December -Specials
London, UK - The airprox events were 21 in five different risk categories
The UK Airprox Board (UKAB) has published its most recent assessments of airprox incidents involving civil and military aircraft. During the assessment summary sheet for its meeting on 9 th Dec 2015 recorded... more
CargoAirplanes and cargo. Hungary new freighter through-joint of Qatar Airways
Budapest, Hungary - The flights every week (Thursday and Sunday) from next March 3
Qatar Airways Cargo will commence regular flights between Budapest and Doha twice per week from next March 3. The route will be served by an A-330/200F aircraft whose payload of 62-68 tonnes will allow... more
Finance and economyEtihad Airways: two international finance awards
London, UK - At separate functions within a week
Etihad Airways has picked up two leading financial accolades at separate award functions in London within a week. A USD 700m landmark five-year finance deal struck by Etihad Airways Partners (EAP) to... more
IndustryANA Group selects the A-380 airplane
Toulouse, France - The airline has selected RR Trent 900 engines to power it
ANA Holdings has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus covering the firm order of three A-380 airplanes. With this milestone order for the industry, ANA Group has joined the customer base for the world’s l... more
AirlinesEmirates flies from March no-stop service from Dubai to Auckland
Dubai, UAE - New Zealand to be served with five daily flights
Emirates announced that it will start its first non-stop service from Dubai to Auckland on 1 March 2016, bringing many of its 38 European destinations and cities within just one-stop range of New Zealand... more
PeopleAirbus Group chief technical officer Jean Botti to leave in April. His initiative is the E-Fan all electric aircraft
Amsterdam, Holland - He will pursue new career opportunity outside aerospace after successful decade as CTO
Airbus Group Chief Technical Officer Jean Botti, 58, will leave the company in April to pursue a new career opportunity outside of the aerospace industry. Airbus Group Chief Executive Officer Tom Enders... more
AirlinesUA to operate longest scheduled flight between San Francisco and Singapore, served by B-787 airplane
Chicago, Usa - The daily service begins next June 1, 2016
United Airlines announced yesterday that it will introduce daily non-stop flights between its San Francisco International Airport hub and Singapore's Changi Airport, effective June 1, 2016 (westbound),... more
IndustryIran purchases 118 new Airbus aircraft and connected package -VIDEO
Paris, France - Two agreements: one includes also the pilot training, the second the modernization of civil aviation sector and the development of ATM services
Iran officials have signed two agreements with Airbus covering new aircraft orders and a comprehensive civil aviation co-operation package. The agreements were signed at the Élysée Palace, Paris, during I... more
IndustryAirplanes. Eurofighter and NETMA adopt EDA initiative as four Nations sign "Mutual Recognition Process"
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Signed an agreement to streamline the type and airworthiness certification process and reduce the workload on Nations and their military aviation authorities
Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH and NETMA, the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency, have today signed an Agreement to streamline the Type and Airworthiness Certification process and reduce the... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Finmeccanica expects to close 2015 with annual revenues in line with 2014
Rome, Italy - And it confirms the Group's 2015 guidance previously communicated
"With reference to the Helicopter Sector, Finmeccanica expects to close 2015 with annual revenues of Helicopters substantially in line with good results achieved in 2014 and profitability (Ebita margin)... more
Military aviationAirplanes-helicopters. Near signature for 28 Typhoons to Kuwait? Finmeccanica in ferment...
Rome, Italy - Good news also from Poland, where it's rumoured that cancellation of the tender won by Airbus Helicopters. And perhaps from Qatar...
According to "Askanews" sources the Italian Defence Minister, Roberta Pinotti, would have been invited to attend the signing contract for the supply of 28 Eurofighter Typhoon (multirole advanced fighter)... more
Press releaseAirplanes and industry. Finmeccanica specifies on ATR...
Rome, Italy - ...as wrongly suggested in some media reports
"In reference to reports published in today’s news, Finmeccanica clarifies that: • ATR is an equal joint-venture between the Airbus Group and Finmeccanica, run independently by its own management whi... more
HelicoptersThe first of three H-145s delivered to Pacific Helicopters in Papua New Guinea
Goroka, Papua New Guinea - The remaining two units will be later this year
Marking a milestone for both Pacific Helicopters (PH) and aviation operations in Papua New Guinea, the company has taken delivery of the first of three H-145 aircraft from Airbus Helicopters. The first... more
AirportsOslo Airport: increased focus on traffic development
Oslo, Norway - Two new appointments to reach it; they will begin their positions in February and March
After seven months as Vice-President of Traffic development at Avinor, Jasper Spruit sees a need to strengthen the group’s department. "We are now appointing Majid Khan in the role of Senior Director o... more
AerospaceAriane 5. Flight VA228: the launch of Intelsat 29e -VIDEO
Kourou, French Guyana - It took place on January 27 at 8:20pm (local time) from Kourou
Arianespace has successfully launched Intelsat 29e for the international operator Intelsat. Arianespace’s first launch of the year, and its 56th performed for Intelsat, took place on January 27 at 8:20 p... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Boeing reports 4Q2015 results and provides 2016 guidance
Chicago, USA - The industry reported fourth-quarter revenue of $23.6 billion
Boeing reports fourth-quarter results and provides 2016 guidance. The highlights: Fourth-Quarter 2015 Core EPS (non-GAAP) of $1.60 on revenue of $23.6 billion; GAAP EPS of $1.51 Strong operating... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Second H-160 (PT2) prototype takes off
Marignane, France - It is the first model to fly with the Turbomeca Arrano engines
The H-160’s second prototype took off today in Marignane (France), kicking off a busy 2016 for this helicopter as it pursues its flight test program with two prototypes. The machine in question PT2 i... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and environment. Emirates Group releases 5th Annual report -Specials
Dubai, UAE - The document presents performance data across a range of activities
The Emirates Group, comprising Emirates airline and dnata, has released its fifth annual environmental report for 2014-15. Audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers, the report presents environmental performance... more
IndustryFirst China Airlines A-350XWB airplane takes shape in Airbus’ Final Assembly Line
Toulouse, France - The delivery is scheduled in 3Q2016
Assembly of the main airframe sections of the first A-350XWB airplane for China Airlines is advancing at Airbus’ Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. This involves the assembly of the wing-fuselage j... more
IndustryCALC completes delivery of four aircraft to Air Macau
Hong Kong, China - Completion of all four deliveries in eight months
China Aircraft Leasing Group (“CALC”), one of the largest independent operating aircraft lessors in China, delivered the third and fourth aircraft to Air Macau on 19 and 26 January 2016 respectively, acc... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Blue Air joined Iata
Rome, Italy - From last January 19
Blue Air communicates that it is a full IATA (International Air Transport Association) member from last January 19. An adhesion procedure that has been possible to complete only after the IOSA (IATA Operational... more
UAS-DronesUAV aircraft. Emirates and Boeing launch "View from above"
Dubai, UAE - One of the largest aerial filming projects to date spanning 18 global destinations
Emirates and Boeing have partnered together to sponsor ‘View from Above’, one of the largest aerial filming projects ever conducted using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drone aircraft. Fil... more
AirportsRussians landed in Germany: the first Moscow's low-cost crosses German borders
Cologne, Germany - It is about Pobeda, Aeroflot’s no-frills airline subsidiary
Pobeda lands in Germany. It is the first Russian low-cost, Aeroflot's subsidiary. The carrier has already crossed the national borders, linking from its main site Moscow with Bratislava, in Slovakia and... more
Fair and showsExecuJet: successful operations at "World Economic Forum"
Davos, Switzerland - Record traffic and fuelling at its FBO Dübendorf
ExecuJet Aviation Group is celebrating the success of its aircraft handling at the "World Economic Forum" (WEF) Annual Meeting at Davos-Klosters last week (20-23 January 2016). One of the operators with... more
AirportsMunich Airport: new Lufthansa terminal to open in April
Munich, Germany - A new building satellite that will contribute to an overall capacity to 36 million passengers per year
The new satellite facility for Munich Airport's Terminal 2 will be commissioned on April 26, 2016, exactly three months from today. That date has now been finalized by Munich Airport and Lufthansa. The... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Ryanair against strikes of the radar men. Petition launched. EU intervention
Rome, Italy - To deny the strike right to the category, and it is equal to Police and military corps
Ryanair appealed yesterday, January 25, to the French Government and to the European Union in order to they would take immediate measures to prevent that thousands of users in Europe would see their travel... more