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IndustryFinmeccanica-Selex ES: contract to provide a “Low Level Radar” System for air surveillance and defence to Qatar
Rome, Italy - The supply is composed of a network of KRONOS and associated command and control centres
Finmeccanica-Selex ES will supply to the Qatar Armed Forces an air surveillance and defence system to safeguard the airspace of the Country. The contract, worth some hundreds of millions euro, has been... more
Civil aviationCALC signs strategic cooperation agreement with Eastern Airlines Technic Co, Ltd.
Hong Kong, China - Valid for three years
The independent aircraft lessor in China –China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited- has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Eastern Airlines Technic Co, Ltd. regarding the maintenance a... more
AirportsRecord results for "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw and PPL in H1 2015
Warsaw, Poland - More than 5 million passengers served and 80 million zlotys of profits
In the first half of the year Chopin Airport handled 5.173 million travellers, up 7.4% compared to the same period in 2014 and the airport’s best result ever. Polish Airports revenues in first half o... more
AerospaceNASA’s Kepler mssion discovers bigger, older cousin to Earth (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - It has confirmed the first near-Earth-size planet in the “Habitable zone” around a sun-like star
NASA's Kepler mission has confirmed the first near-Earth-size planet in the “habitable zone” around a sun-like star. This discovery and the introduction of 11 other new small habitable zone candidate pla... more
IndustryIndra set to deliver GTA an A-320 airplane simulator for its pilot training center in Jakarta
Rome, Italy - Higher air traffic in the region is leading airlines here to hire more pilots and offer more training
Indra has signed a new contract with the Spanish pilot training company GTA to supply an A-320 airplane simulator to the new GTA training center near Jakarta airport, Indonesia. The simulator will be... more
Finance and economyUAL reports $1.3 bn 2Q2015 profit excluding special items; $1.2 bn profit including special items
Chicago, Usa - Company announces additional $3 billion share repurchase program
United Airlines (UAL) today reported second-quarter 2015 net income of $1.3 billion, or $3.31 per diluted share, excluding $67 million of special items. Including special items, UAL reported second-quarter... more
PeopleAEA pays tribute to Karl-Heinz Neumeister, its former Secretary General
Brussels, Belgium - He headed the Assocation until 2002
It is with sadness that the Association of European Airlines announces the passing, on July 21st, of its former Secretary General, Karl-Heinz Neumeister. Neumeister joined AEA from a senior post in... more
AirlinesAir Astana operating profit up 115% in first half 2015
Milan, Italy - The airline recently concluded an agreement with ALC Inc for A-320 family NEOs
Air Astana increased its operating profit by 115% to $23.9 million in the first half of 2015. Net profit was $8.3 million, versus a loss of $36.4 million in the first half of 2014 (the result of a book... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecast. Bad weather in Italy: alert for thunderstorms on the centre-South
Rome, Italy - A yellow criticality on the most part of the Peninsula
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The noticie indicates rains, with downpour or storm aspect, from today... more
IndustryBoeing formalized MOA with Japanese partners for -777X airplane
Tokyo, Japan - The industry will purchase goods and services from Japan until 2020 for USD 36 billion
Boeing and key Japanese partners JAI (Japan Aircraft Industries) and JADC (Japan Aircraft Development Corporation) today signed a formal agreement for significant work on new B-777X airplane. The agreement... more
SecurityAircraft. FAA proposes $55,000 civil penalty against MayaAir
Seattle, Usa - MayaAir has been in communication with the US Authority about the case
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $55,000 civil penalty against MayaAir, LLC of Telluride, Colo., for allegedly conducting commercial operations with a... more
SecurityFAA proposes USD 173,100 civil penalty against Eaton Corp.
Seattle, Usa - For allegedly violating drug and alcohol testing regulations
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $173,100 civil penalty against Eaton Corporation Aerospace Operations of Irvine, Calif., for allegedly violating d... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. FAA proposes civil penalty against Avion Research Inc.
Seattle, Usa - For USD 420,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $420,000 civil penalty against Avion Research Inc. of Cupertino, Calif., for allegedly producing and advertising a... more
IndustryAirplanes. Boeing reports Second-Quarter Results
Chicago, Usa - Revenue increased 11 percent to $24.5 billion reflecting record commercial deliveries
Boeing reports second-quarter results. The highlights are: -- Revenue increased 11 percent to $24.5 billion reflecting record commercial deliveries -- Core EPS (non-GAAP) of $1.62; GAAP EPS of... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and airlines. Avianca Brasil joins Star Alliance network
Sao Paulo, Brazil - In total 13 member carriers now serve Brazil
At a special ceremony held at Guarulhos International Airport today, the Star Alliance member carriers welcomed their newest member, Avianca Brasil. Avianca Brasil is the fastest growing airline in... more
AirlinesAirplanes and balance sheet. easyJet: financial results for the quarter ended 30 June 2015
Milan, Italy - Better than the guidance issued in May, with a revenue per seat down 2.8% at constant currency
easyJet performance in the quarter: • Good commercial performance with revenue per seat down 2.8% at constant currency or by 5.4% on a reported basis to £59.08 per seat, better than the guidance is... more
AirlinesEmirates to launch flights to Bamako, Mali
Dubai, UAE - It becomes its 28th destination in Africa
Emirates airline will connect Bamako, the capital and largest city of Mali, to its global network from 25th October 2015. The flight will depart Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Once services... more
Civil aviationIATA Airline Business Confidence Survey - July ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Montreal, Canada - Key points
Iata (International Air Transport Association) unveiled latest business confidence survey of airlines CFOs and heads of cargo. Key points: - Airline profit expectations for the year ahead have... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. AgustaWestland celebrated Westland Centenary and 100 years supporting the UK Armed Forces
London, UK - The industry is at the heart of UK advanced manufacturing delivering some £600M in exports annually, accounting for 10% of UK Defence Exports
AgustaWestland celebrated a century of aircraft manufacturing in the UK and 100 years of supplying and supporting the UK Armed Forces, yesterday at the Mall Galleries London, in the presence of Mauro Moretti,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport in Italy. Alitalia-SAI-Cityliner strike next Friday, July 24
Rome, Italy - Announced by Anpac from 00:01 to midnight, links to Venice and Bologna not included
A 24 hour strike (from 00:01 to midnight) by pilots and flight assistants of the Alitalia Group for next Friday, July 24. The protest, confirmed by Anpac, will be at national level, not for links from... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft: new horizons for commerce and creativity. The European Jacqueline Foster talks through her ideas (VIDEO)
Strasbourg, France - She is a member of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group UK
Drones: new horizons for commerce and creativity Civilian drones present many opportunities, but how to stop them crashing into aircraft or people? And how to protect people’s privacy? Jacqueline F... more
IndustryRR Trent 700 engines worth $930m selected by IAFC for 20 A-330 aircraft
Rome, Italy - The engine has been chosen for the most part of the freighters in service
Rolls-Royce has been selected by International AirFinance Corporation (IAFC) to provide Trent 700 engines, worth $930m, for 20 A-330 Regional aircraft. The Trent 700 is the clear market "Leader" on... more
Civil aviationIATA Premium Traffic Monitor: May 2015 ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Montreal, Canada - Key points
IATA (International Air Transport Association)'s assessment of premium and economy travel in May. Key points: - Passenger travel on international markets rose 6.2% in May compared to a year ago,... more
DiscussionsEuropean Parliament: five things you should know when travelling abroad
Strasbourg, France - Here are a few key points to remember
We all love to travel, but do you know what to do if things go wrong? When there is an emergency, your flight gets cancelled or you lose your passport? There are EU rules in place to make travellers' lives... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Boeing: 558,000 new commercial pilots needed in the next 20 years
Oshkosh, Usa - And 609,000 technicians of the aeronautical maintenance
Boeing released yesterday a new forecast showing continued strong demand for commercial airline pilots and maintenance technicians as the world's airlines add 38,000 airplanes to the global fleet over... more
IndustryRolls-Royce TotalCare services selected by Saudi Arabian Airlines for A-330 airplanes
Rome, Italy - Worth USD 1.3 billion
Rolls-Royce has been selected by SAUDIA, the national carrier of Saudi Arabia to provide long-term TotalCare engine service support, worth $1.3 billion, for 20 A-330 Regional aircraft. The Trent 700... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines statement on the "Historic" reopening of the US and Cuban embassies
Chicago, Usa - "They have been closed for more than a half century"
United Airlines issued yesterday the following statement after the reopening of the US Embassy in Havana, Cuba and the Cuban Embassy in Washington, DC. "United Airlines congratulates the US and Cuban... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. RN-Aircraft signs contract for ten AW-189s, result of the framework agreement of 2014
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be used for transportation. The restructuring of ghe HeliVert jv
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced yesterday it has signed a contract for the sale of ten AW-189 commercial helicopters to RN-Aircraft, a subsidiary of the oil company Rosneft. The contract foresees... more
IndustryAVIC Joy Air Holdings orders 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian aircraft
Oshkosh, USA - The airplanes are expected to start being delivered later this year
Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc. yesterday announced an agreement with Zhoushan AVIC Joy Air General Air Co., Ltd. for 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian aircraft. The airplanes... more
AirlinesEmirates operated first commercial A-380 airplane flight to Taiwan
Dubai, UAE - After the welcoming ceremony, an onboard guided tour of the aircraft took place
Emirates operated a one-off service of its flagship A-380 plane to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. The arrival of the Airbus follows the recent completion of enhancements at the airport to make it... more
Military aviationEgypt receives its first three Rafale fighter aircraft (VIDEO, from France to Cairo)
Saint-Cloud, France - The pilots already trained in France, in service today
The official ceremony marking the acceptance by the Arab Republic of Egypt of its first three Rafales was held yesterday at the Dassault Aviation flight test center in Istres, under the patronage of Ehab... more
IndustryHelicopters. Lockheed Martin to Acquire Sikorsky Aircraft (2), and Conduct Strategic Review of IT and Technical Services Businesses
Bethesda, Usa - Corporation takes actions to shape portfolio for future growth
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sikorsky Aircraft, a world leader in military and commercial rotary-wing aircraft, for $9.0 billion. The price is effectively... more
IndustryHelicopters and defense. Lockheed Martin purchases Sikorsky
Bethesda, USA - And the AW military sector?
Latest news, it is a real bomb for the world of the global industry of the high technology and of defense. A business operation that changes the industrial balances of the sector at worldwide, making heavily... more
IndustryHelicopters. Finmeccanica-AW: "Make matters worse". "The bad affair" of the South Korea
Rome, Italy - Once again in the bribe cyclone in the tender won for the AW-159 in 2013. The end of the inquiry in December
An admiral in prison, three officials arrested and a former minister investigated. These are the facts that have created the "Case", an inquiry for bribe ongoing in South Korea, and that sees in the middle... more
HelicoptersOhio State Highway Patrol to receive first US-built Airbus Helicopters H-125
Texas, Usa - First aircraft to be produced on the new final assembly line in Columbus, Miss
Airbus Helicopters announced that the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) has ordered the first H-125 AStar produced on the new final assembly line at the company’s production facility in Columbus, Miss. T... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: periodic communication on the share buyback programme
Rome, Italy - As part of the share buyback programme 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.) 200,000 of the Company’s ordinary shares (ap... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica achieves EASA certification of the AW-169 helicopter
Rome, Italy - It was gained in less than five years
Finmeccanica announces that the new AW-169 helicopter has been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Deliveries of the first aircraft will now take place to the many customers around... more
HelicoptersNew contract for Finmeccanica’s helicopters valued at 160 million euro
Rome, Italy - Rosneft plans to order further aircraft, for a total of up to 160 units
Finmeccanica has signed a contract for the sale of ten AW-189 commercial helicopters to RN-Aircraft, a subsidiary of the oil company Rosneft. The contract, valued at around 160 million euro, foresees that... more
CuriositiesA-400M airplane makes Tom Cruise’s mission possible (VIDEO)
Seville, Spain - Paramount Pictures will distribute it at the end of this month
It will be the world’s most advanced military transport aircraft for decades to come but the A-400M airplane may never again be called upon to perform its astounding role in upcoming movie Mission: Impossible –... more
AirlinesAlitalia introduces Light, the new fare dedicated to passengers traveling with only carry-on luggage
Rome, Italy - Within Italy and Europe
Alitalia today introduces Light, the new fare dedicated to those travelling with only carry-on luggage in Italy and Europe. Light is a new way of traveling with the carrier, with less luggage and convenient... more
AirportsCatania airport: the "Norma" project presented, a Sicilian culinary showcase
Catania, Italy - That modifies the ex-terminal "Morandi"
The press conference for the presentation of "Norma", the laboratory of the excellences, the renewed space of ex-arrivals dedicated to the Sicilian culinary showcase, took place this morning at the SAC... more
DefenseStorm Shadow flight trials preparation on Eurofighter airplanes
Hallbergmoos, Germany - A series of ground based tests have been completed
A series of ground based tests have been completed at Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi in Turin-Caselle and at BAE Systems in Warton, Lancashire in readiness for the MBDA Storm Shadow cruise missile flight... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon aircraft delivers 300,000 reliable flying hours
Hallbergmoos, Germany - 438 planes in service, 7 customers, 22 operating units, backbone of five European Air Forces
Eurofighter Typhoon has now achieved more than 300,000 flying hours since the entry-into-service of its worldwide fleet. Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH confirmed the milestone today adding that, with 571... more
Finance and economySaab’s results January-June 2015
Linkoping, Sweden - Continued strong order bookings
Statement by the President and CEO Håkan Buskhe: At the end of June, Saab received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the construction of two next generation submarines,... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines expands its presence with eight new routes
Fort Worth, USA - In Mexico, The Caribbean and Latin America
American Airlines plans to add eight new routes throughout Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America later this year, further strengthening its position in these key regions and providing customers with... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica SpA announces final results with respect to the tender offer for certain of its notes ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Rome, Italy - The offers expired at 4.00 pm (London time) / 5.00 pm (CET) on Wednesday, 15 July 2015
Further to its prior announcements, Finmeccanica S.p.A. (the "Issuer" following substitution of Finmeccanica Finance SA as issuer of Notes issued under the Euro Medium Term Note Programme originally established... more
HelicoptersAW-169 helicopter achieves EASA certification
Cascina Costa, Italy - Over 150 aircraft already sold to customers worldwide for a wide range of roles
Fimeccanica-AgustaWestland announced today the new generation AW-169 helicopter has been issued with type certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on 15 July 2015. Delivery of the first... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: the MSG-4 weather satellite in orbit (2)
Rome, Italy - Built by TAS and contracted by ESA on behalf of EUMETSAT
The fourth Meteosat Second Generation weather satellite, MSG-4, built by Thales Alenia Space and contracted by ESA on behalf of EUMETSAT, was successfully orbited by Arianespace using an Ariane 5 launcher... more
AirlinesEstonian Air: passenger numbers grew 13.8% in June
Tallinn, Estonia - It carried 62 550 passengers, out of which 60 160 on regular flights
In June 2105, Estonian Air carried 62 550 passengers, out of which 60 160 on regular flights. The number of passengers on regular flights increased by 13.8% compared to the same period last year. In... more
AerospaceArianespace launched two geostationary satellites (VIDEO)
Kourou, French Guyana - For telecom services and meteorology
Arianespace has successfully launched two geostationary satellites: Star One C4 for the private operator Embratel Star One, the leading satellite communications company in South America, and MSG-4 for... more