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Fair and showsAirbus Helicopters’ signs important contracts and reaffirms commitment to customers at "Helitech"
London, UK - The twin-engine H-135 was a star player at this year’s show
Airbus Helicopters’ reaffirmed its commitment to customer satisfaction at this year’s "Helitech International air show" in London, securing important contracts and underscoring the company’s strong posit... more
AerospaceFAI. 11 October 2005: Russian cosmonaut Krikalev becomes the absolute record holder in accumulated space flight time
Lausanne, Switzerland - Ten years ago the “Soyuz TM-6" landed in the north of Kazakhstan
Ten years ago, on October 11th 2005 at 01:10:00 (UTC), the manned transport space vehicle “Soyuz TM - 6” landed in the north of Kazakhstan. Hours before, the eleventh expedition to the International Spa... more
ConferencesLombardia Aerospace Cluster: second meeting with the series "The frontiere dell'innovazione" -Specials-
Varese, Italy - The event organized by LAC will take place next October 12
The series of "Le frontiere dell'innovazione" continues with a second meeting planned for next October 12 in the afternoon (3-5:30pm) at LIUC -Cattaneo University (Castellanza, near Varese, Piazza Soldini... more
IndustryFinmeccanica cements position as NATO's air defence partner with Polish radar delivery
Rome, Italy - Selex ES has supplied 59 air defence radars to a total of 13 countries
Yesterday in Chruściel, Poland, in the presence of NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) General Manager Koen Gijsbers and Polish Ministry of Defence senior officials, Finmeccanica-Selex ES... more
Fair and showsYorkshire Air Ambulance signs for H-145 helicopter at "Helitech"
London, UK - Agreement includes long-term, comprehensive support package
Yorkshire Air Ambulances (YAA) has signed yesterday an agreement for a new H-145 from Airbus Helicopters in the UK. The aircraft is a step up in capability, offering YAA an increased range, payload and... more
Fair and showsBond Air Services to deliver UK’s first H-135 helicopter to Thames Valley Air Ambulance
London, UK - Night Vision capability key in its selection
The first H-135 helicopter in the UK, acquired and operated by Bond Air Services (BAS) on behalf of Thames Valley Air Ambulance (TVAA), is imminently entering into service in the Thames Valley region.... more
Fair and showsPDG signs for H-135 helicopter and PBH support agreement
London, UK - It has received its new aircraft at a hand over event at "Helitech 2015"
PDG Helicopters has received its new H-135 at a hand over event at "Helitech 2015" (October 6-8 in London). The helicopter, the 17th Airbus Helicopters aircraft in the PDG fleet, has been selected to support... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: rescheduling of financial calendar for 2015
Rome, Italy - The BoD' meeting will be held on Tuesday 3 November 2015 (instead of Thursday 5)
Finmeccanica informs that, as partial amendment to the Financial Calendar released on 23 December 2014, the Board of Directors’ Meeting to approve the Interim Financial Report at 30 September 2015 will b... more
IndustryTyphoon aircraft. Stunning images Cap "Golden Year" for Eurofighter Amateur Photo competition
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Now that the plane is operational with six customers and 446 aircraft delivered, opportunities to photograph it are many and varied
Eurofighter, which runs an annual amateur photo-competition for aviation enthusiasts, was this year spoilt for choice as images poured in from around the world. Now that the Eurofighter Typhoon is operational... more
UAS-DronesFAA expands Unmanned Aircraft Pathfinder efforts
Washington, Usa - In the vicinity of airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has entered into a Pathfinder agreement with CACI International Inc. to evaluate how the company’s technology can help detect Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) i... more
Fair and shows"Helitech International": contracts (worth 140 million Euro) for helicopters of AgustaWestland announced at the air show
Rome, Italy - Totally eleven AW-139 and AW-169 aircraft have been ordered by European and Asian customers of which eight ordered by the Royal Thai Army
New contracts worth a total of 140 million Euro for Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland helicopters. During the "Helitech International Show" held in London, the company announced orders for the AW-139 and AW-169... more
Fair and showsWaypoint Leasing to acquire 20 H-135 helicopters as first lessor for this rotorcraft
London, UK - First lessor to acquire and lease the H-145, now to also include the H-135
Airbus Helicopters and Waypoint Leasing (Ireland), the largest independent global helicopter leasing company, announced today that Waypoint has agreed to acquire up to 20 H-135 aircraft over the next three... more
AirportsAircraft and results. Aci Europe: August confirms solid summer airport traffic performance in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - The passengers grew by an average +5.1%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for August 2015. The report is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights: network,... more
Science and technologyAirbus Helicopters’ HCare Customer Service goes digital
London, UK - Through two new solutions
Airbus Helicopters has today announced the latest axis of its HCare services development with the release of two new families of digital Connected Services: HCare Fleet and HCare Flight. HCare Fleet... more
HelicoptersBell adds new authorized CSF, Agrarflug Helilift, in Germany
London, UK - The operator has over 40 helicopters in its fleet
Bell Helicopter announces today that it is adding Agrarflug Helilift, located in Ahren, Germany, to its Bell Helicopter Authorized Customer Service Facility network. With thirty years of experience... more
IndustryAirbus Group comments on media reports regarding talks with Bombardier Inc.
Amsterdam, Holland - The Group will refrain from any further comment
Airbus Group SE confirms that it has been exploring business opportunities with Canada-based Bombardier Inc. and that such discussions are no longer being pursued. The Group will refrain from any further... more
IndustryFinnair becomes first European A-350XWB aircraft operator -VIDEO-
Toulouse, France - The airline will commerce commercial services with it later this week, with an European tour
Finnair has taken delivery in Toulouse of the first of 19 A-350XWB airplanes on order, thus becoming the first European operator and the third worldwide of the all-new airliner. The aircraft is configured... more
DiscussionsAsbestos and AW helicopters of the Italian State units: an illegal long more than twenty years...
Rome, Italy - Since 1992, year of the law that ban its use, 55 notices of investigation issued only in these days "To see the light"
It seems that all chickens came home to roost by many sides denounced with a loud voice. Rumors remained unheard for years, because who had to understand didn't understand, not even when the same Italian... more
IndustryFinmeccanica–Selex ES technological and dependable innovation for Air Traffic Control (ATC)
Rome, Italy - The industry showcases ATC system for ATM operator at "ATC Global 2015" in Dubai
As traffic control becomes more complex, the requirement from air traffic providers to be equipped with the safest, most efficient and environmentally sound technology increases. LeadInSky is Selex ES’s l... more
Fair and shows"Helitech International 2015": Norwegian Air Ambulance becomes launch customer for the newly improved H-135 helicopter
London, UK - NLA AS orders three units with the option for further aircraft in the future
The Norwegian Air Ambulance (Norsk Luftambulanse AS) will be the first operator to purchase the technically improved H-135. Three units have been ordered with the option for further helicopters in the... more
IndustryFinmeccanica signed the agreement to sell the 100% of Fata SpA
Rome, Italy - The closing of the transaction is expected in the first quarter of 2016
Finmeccanica SpA signed yesterday an agreement with Danieli Group to sell the 100% of Fata S.p.A, active in the field of industrial plant engineering, including its subsidiaries in USA (Fata Hunter), India... more
AirportsFAA issues USD 27 million grant for replacement airport in North Dakota
Washington, Usa - The new airport will be called "Williston Basin International" and is expected to be open in 2018
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday announced a USD 27 million Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant to the City of Williston, ND to purchase land t... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and safety. Orlando International Airport first to adopt facial recognition technology at border
Rome, Italy - US airports use technology from SITA to comply with new Government requirements
Orlando International Airport has upgraded its Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks to include facial recognition for arriving passengers. Supplied by SITA, the provider of border security and IT solutions... more
Fair and shows"Helitech International 2015": Airbus Helicopters H-160 program in full swing
London, UK - First flight of second prototype planned before the end of the year
The H-160 mock-up is making its British debut today at "Helitech", as the program steadily pursues its flight test campaign. The first prototype flights are progressing according to plan by the industry... more
SecurityFAA Administrator signals safety evolution
Washington, USA - Michael Huerta at the "Flight Safety Foundation"’s Newsmaker Breakfast at the National Press Club in Washington
Speaking today at the "Flight Safety Foundation"’s Newsmaker Breakfast at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta announced the next s... more
UAS-DronesFAA proposes civil penalty against SkyPan International for allegedly unauthorized Unmanned Aircraft Operations
New York, USA - For 1.9 million, the largest one the Authority has proposed against a UAS operator
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announces the largest civil penalty the FAA has proposed against a UAS operator for endangering the safety of our airspace. The F... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters introduces all-new H-145 Mercedes-Benz Style
Marignane, France - Four orders have been placed with first deliveries starting in Q4 2015
Airbus Helicopters is now offering its exclusive Mercedes-Benz Style VIP version on the H-145, which offers higher performance, increased flight safety and improved exterior design over the former EC-145... more
AirportsIrish Aviation Authority selects Saab’s DMAN system for Dublin International Airport
Linkoping, Sweden - To improve operational efficiency
Defence and security company Saab has been selected by the Irish Aviation Authority to deploy Saab’s Aerobahn Departure Manager (DMAN) to improve operational efficiency at Dublin International Airport. T... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports third-quarter deliveries
Chicago, Usa - 199 planes in the 3Q, 580 year-to-date 2015
The Boeing Company announced yesterday deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the third quarter of 2015. Major program deliveries during the third quarter, including a delivery... more
ReportAircraft. Air France (2). Broseta and Plissonier in an incredible "Escape" by angry employeers -VIDEO-
Paris, France - Violent unexpected event in the meeting of today by the enterprise central committee, that should decide about the lay-offs
The Air France's leadership gathered this morning in Paris at the headquarters building was deciding about their destiny. It is the number of "Cut" that seem in the lay-off of 300 pilots, 900 flight assistants... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport: ceremony launches construction start of its new Terminal 3
Frankfurt, Germany - First phase for up to 14 million passengers annually to be inaugurated in 2022
More than 400 employees of Fraport AG simultaneously performed the symbolic first cut of the spade today, marking the ground-breaking and start of construction for Frankfurt Airport's new Terminal 3. This... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The strikes in Italy in October
Rome, Italy - The nine protests in three days; the most part of them fixed on Saturday 24 of this month
The Italian Transport Ministry unveiled the list of strikes in October. The protests in aircraft field are: - 6/10/2015, Rsu, staff of Techno Sky company at ACC in Brindisi and Bari Airport, 4 hours... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Today strike by Air France staff: unified against lay-offs plan, the directors run away
Paris, France - Incredible "Retreat" by Broseta and Plissonier
Answering to an appeal by three trade unions today the ground staff workers of Air France are on strike at French airports and Province. The same airline announces possible delays due to the protest,... more
Fair and showsSaab at "Pacific 2015": Skeldar V-200 medium-range Uav aircraft on display
Linkoping, Sweden - The event will take in Sydney from 6 to 8 October
Defence and security company Saab will have its latest technologically advanced and innovative solutions in naval systems on show at the "Pacific 2015" exhibition in Sydney 6-8 October 2015. The industry... more
AirportsEstonian Air got its first CRJ-700 airplane today
Tallinn, Estonia - The second model will arrive in a week
The first CRJ-700 aircraft has landed at Tallinn airport today to start serving Estonian Air regular flights in the nearest days. The second aircraft will arrive in a week to serve Estonian Air routes.... more
PeopleAvio: Pier Giuliano Lasagni passes the baton to Giulio Ranzo
Rome, Italy - And he has been named vice-chairman of the company
Pier Giuliano Lasagni, who recently turned 66, is leaving his post as CEO and President of AVIO SpA and has been named Vice-Chairman of the company. Giulio Ranzo has been named CEO and General Manager. In... more
Curiosities"Chopin Music Spot", a zone promoting it at Warsaw Airport
Warsaw, Poland - It will be a place open and accessible for all passengers and visitors
A moment of relaxation with music before departure? Now it is possible. "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw in cooperation with Steinway & Sons company offers passengers two pianos of Boston brand. Anyone who wants... more
AccidentsUSAF C-130J aircraft crashed in Afghanistan: shot down? 14 victims
Jalalabad, Afghanistan - Death toll only temporary. USAF rejects the responsibility by taliban
Six US soldiers and five civilians killed this morning following to a crash of a C-130J Hercules military transport aircraft of the 455th Air Expeiditonary Wing of the USAF and deployed in Afghanistan... more
CargoHamburg Airport: ceremony for the construction project of a cargo center
Hamburg, Germany - The modern buildings and facilities on Weg beim Jaeger will replace the exist-ing 1960s Air Cargo Center
Hamburg Airport is getting ready for the future of airfreight with the Hamburg Airport Cargo Center (HACC). This morning, 180 guests celebrated the top-ping-out ceremony for the approximately 50-million... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace: its Avanti Evo airplane receives EASA and FAA certifications for the landing gear system
Villanova d'Albenga, Italy - The new landing gear is now ready to be installed as a standard on all the models that are going to be delivered from now on
Piaggio Aerospace announces a further step forward to consolidate the performances of the Avanti EVO. The Italian aircraft manufacturer obtained both the EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) and the... more
PeopleAircraft. ExecuJet wishes Tracey Curtis-Taylor bon voyage as she embarks on solo expedition
London, UK - The expedition is in memory of Amy Johnson. Her arrival in Sydney is expected on January 6th
ExecuJet Aviation Group is partnering with Tracey Curtis-Taylor, the intrepid British aviator, as she departed yesterday from Farnborough Airport on her 13,000 mile journey, across 23 countries, to Sydney,... more
Civil aviationAirplanes, safety and environment (2): IACA reaffirms the full commitment of its members to a responsible aviation
Brussels, Belgium - The Association has also endorsed an aviation industry-wide call for governments to join with the sector and take action on climate change
The International Air Carrier Association (IACA) signed the European Corporate Just Culture Declaration today at a ceremony presided by the European Commissioner for Transport, Violeta Bulc. "Just Culture"... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and figures. IATA: strong demand momentum maintained in August
Geneva, Switzerland - Load factor reaches record 84.7%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for August showing a continuation of the strong growth in air travel demand for both domestic and international... more
PeopleSchiphol Group: Maarten de Groof will leave it next April 1
Amsterdam, Holland - Shortly a procedure to find his successor
In consultation with the Supervisory Board Maarten de Groof will leave Schiphol Group on April 1st 2016. Maarten de Groof has been Schiphol Group's Chief Commercial Officer since February 1st 2008.... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. SkyTeam named "Best Airline Alliance" in Latin America
Amsterdam, Holland - It comes during its 15th anniversary year
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has been named ‘Best Airline Alliance’ in Latin America. The "Best of Travel Annual awards" by "Latin Trade Magazine" recognized the alliance’s customer-focused achie... more
Civil aviationERA signs today Just Culture Declaration – European aviation safety enabler
Brussels, Belgium - At a conference in the presence of Violeta Bulc, European Commissioner for Transport
Simon McNamara, Director General of the European Regions Airline Association (ERA), signed an industry-wide Just Culture Declaration today, 1 October, at a conference in Brussels in the presence of Violeta... more
PeopleMitsubishi Aircraft: organizational and personnel changes
Nagoya, Japan - Type Certification Department has been newly created within Coordination Office of Airworthiness effective today
Mitsubishi Aircraft announced today the following organizational and personnel changes. Organizational change: Type Certification Department has been newly created within Coordination Office of Airworthiness... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA and Denver Airport partner on drone safety -VIDEO-
Denver, Usa - A PSA will run on the towers in the airport's main terminal
Denver International Airport and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are partnering to raise awareness about safe unmanned aircraft operations. The agencies teamed up on a Public Service Announcement... more
AerospaceAvio: ten satellites in orbit for Ariane 5 in 2015 -VIDEO-
Rome, Italy - With the last two: Sky Muster and Arsat-2
Ariane 5 successfully puts into orbit two new telecommunications satellites: Sky Muster and ARSAT-2, reaching a total of ten in 2015. Launching from European Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana, Ariane... more
Civil aviationEuropean Cockpit Association: airplane pilots commit to open aviation safety reporting
Brussels, Belgium - The Declaration comes in the context of the new EU Occurrence Reporting Regulation
European aircraft pilots joined aviation stakeholders, today, in signing the "European Corporate Just Culture Declaration" at a High-Level Conference on "Saving lives with safety information", in Brussels.... more