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PeopleAir Malta named a new marketing CEO: it is Joseph Galea
La Valletta, Malta - The airline launched an international tender to hire this role
Air Malta began the reorganization of its own management with the appointment of Joseph Galea as marketing CEO. The airline launched an international tender to hire this role, previously fullfilled... more
Civil aviationIATA welcomes US DOT final approval of Resolution 787
Geneva, Switzerland - The Resolution is the foundation document for the New Distribution Capability (NDC)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to grant final approval to Resolution 787(i) . The Resolution is the foundation... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian ANPAC, ANPAV and Avia on Alitalia: agreement underwrote
Rome, Italy - In conjunction with Uiltrasporti
The Italian professional associations ANPAC (pilots), AVIA and ANPAV (flight assistants), in conjunction with Uiltrasporti, underwrote in the late evening of yesterday the agreements in Alitalia. They... more
Civil aviationMeeting between Italian Government and Etihad about Alitalia: positive result of the negotiation with mutual satisfaction
Rome, Italy - Graziano Delrio, Maurizio Lupi, MEF's top management and James Hogan were present
The meeting between the Italian Government and Etihad on Alitalia took place this morning at the premiership. The Government was represented by its undersecretary Graziano Delrio, by the Transports... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Aci Europe: airports welcomed 5.5% more passengers during 1H14
Brussels, Belgium - Freight traffic reported robust growth of +4.6%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE yesterday released its traffic report for the first half of 2014. The report is the only air transport report which includes the full range of civil aviation passenger... more
AirportsNaples airport (Italy). Traffic previsions from August 8-24: about 400,000 passengers in transit
Naples, Italy - 60 national and international destinations reachable from the city with a direct flight during the Summer
390,000 will be the passengers predicted in transit (between arrivals and departures) at the Naples International airport from August 8 to 24: 100,000 domestic, 230,000 international and 60,000 charter. 60... more
HelicoptersArmed Forces of Malta celebrate the delivery of their first AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official ceremony
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced that the Armed Forces of Malta celebrated yesterday the delivery of their first AW-139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter during an official ceremony. The aircraft, d... more
AirportsLondon City Airport successfully reduces carbon emissions, Level 2
London, UK - It is just the fifth airport in the UK to reach accreditation
London City Airport has been recognised for its increasing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint by "Airport Carbon Accreditation", an initiative of ACI (Airports Council International) Europe. LCY... more
Civil defenseCivil Defense: two Italian Canadair airplanes in Sweden for a wide fire
Rome, Italy - Numerous helicopters are operating from different days
The two Canadair airplanes of the Fire Brigade Department, sent from Italy upon request by the Swedish Government, are operating from yesterday to bring under control a wide fire that from different days... more
IndustryIndra delivers iCAT flight trainers for the A-320 airplane to Beijing Capital Airlines (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - These two trainers complement the FFS that the industry provided to the airline in 2012
Indra has completed the development of the iCAT, a new training system for pilots of the A-320 airplane. The first two units of this training solution have been delivered to Beijing Capital Airlines. These... more
Science and technologyBoeing partners with South African Airways to turn new tobacco plant into fuel for airplanes
Johannesburg, South Africa - Pioneering project supports aviation's environmental goals and public health
Boeing, South African Airways (SAA) and SkyNRG announced yesterday they are collaborating to make sustainable biofuel for airplanes from a new type of tobacco plant. This initiative broadens cooperation... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space-Italian ASI: contract signed for continuation of COSMO-SkyMed II Generation activity
Rome, Italy - Worth EUR 66 million
Thales Alenia Space announced today to have signed with ASI (Italian Space Agency) an agreement, worth EUR 66 million, for continuation of the activities by COSMO-SkyMed II Generation. In particular,... more
Sport aviation"EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014": balance at the end of event. Figures are clear...
Oshkosh, Usa - Total aircraft: more than 10,000 aircraft arrived at "Wittman Regional Airport" and other airports
Comment from EAA Chairman Jack Pelton: “It was a tremendous week on many levels. We filled Wittman Regional Airport with aircraft for the first time in several years, with both aircraft camping and p... more
HelicoptersMaryland State Police takes delivery of 10th AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - AgustaWestland sells another Corporate/Vip AW-139 in North America
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland has delivered to Maryland State Police the 10th AW-139 helicopter to be used for the state’s emergency medical, search and rescue, law enforcement and homeland security mis... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger traffic growth stays strong in June
Geneva, Switzerland - Slight slowing from May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for June showing a modest deceleration in demand growth compared to the prior month. Total revenue passenger... more
HelicoptersHeliconia Aero Solutions takes delivery of two AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - To perform off-shore transport missions in Morocco
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland and Heliconia Aero Solutions announced the delivery of two AW-139 intermediate class twin-engine helicopters to perform off-shore transport missions in Morocco. The first a... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: the busiest four days in its history
Abu Dhabi, EAU - During the post "Eid Al Fitr" period
Etihad Airways has enjoyed the busiest four days in the history of the airline with 181,333 passengers flying with the Abu Dhabi-based airline during the post "Eid Al Fitr" period. On Saturday 2 August,... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland and Italian Air Force sign training services cooperation agreement
Cascina Costa, Italy - It follows the Letter of Intent signed earlier this year in March
Finmeccanica–AgustaWestland announced that it has signed a cooperation agreement with the Italian Air Force for training services aimed at further strengthening their already well-established cooperation t... more
AirlinesAirplane. Alitalia-Air Seychelles: code-share agrement to fly between the two countries
Rome, Italy - Via Abu Dhabi, with just one ticket
Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, today announced it has signed a code-share agreement with Alitalia, Italy’s leading airline. The new deal will allow customers from b... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: air freight volumes expand more slowly in June
Geneva, Switzerland - Strong mid-year results disguise patchy regional performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing 2.3% growth in demand (measured in freight tonne kilometers) over June 2013. That is slower than... more
AerospaceRosetta (2). Thales Alenia Space's contribution: assembly, integration and test for the European spacecraft
Rome, Italy - It is the first mission realized to study in situ the nucleus of a comet
Rosetta, the spacecraft of the European Space Agency (ESA) integrated by Thales Alenia Space and launched on March 2, 2004 to the 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko comet, is ready to reach its target. The spacecraft... more
ConferencesSesar solutions to be showcased at "ATC Global" in China
Brussels, Belgium - The event will take place from 17 to 19 September in Beijing
The SESAR Joint Undertaking (SJU) announces that it will be representing the SESAR Research and innovation Programme at the "ATC Global" event in Beijing, China from 17–19 September. At this event, t... more
IndustryAircraft. Success for Italian Eurofighter Storm Shadow trials
Turin, Italy - Alenia Aermacchi has confirmed that the first phase for the integration has been completed
Italy’s Alenia Aermacchi has confirmed that the first phase of tests for the integration of the Storm Shadow long-range missile onto the Eurofighter Typhoon airplane has been completed. Storm Shadow i... more
ReportIsrael and Iraq: Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Lapo Pistelli begins 3-day visit to the front
Rome, Italy - To carry Italy's message of solidarity to the planet's "Hottest" spots
Italian Deputy Foreign Minister Lapo Pistelli is about to embark on a demanding 3-day trip for the purpose of carrying Italy’s message of solidarity to the planet’s "Hottest" spots: Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Bag... more
AerospaceEuropean Space Agency: Rosetta's comet rendezvous, where it will leave the Philae lander (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - After a decade-long journey through space
On 6 August, after a decade-long journey through space, ESA’s Rosetta will become the first spacecraft in history to rendezvous with a comet. Since its launch from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, Fre... more
ConferencesAerospace. COSPAR, the 40th scientific assembly of the International Committee on the space research, in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - From 2 to 10 August, it hosts more than 1000 scientists in different scientific sessions
The 40th "Scientific assembly of the International committee on the space research", COSPAR, began last August 2 and until next Sunday 10, takes place at the Moscow-Lomosov University. It is one of... more
AirlinesEU sanctions to Russia. Dobrolet Airlines (Aeroflot) ended air links
Moscow, Russia - Temporarily, following to the European sanctions, starting from yesterday
Following to the sanctions to Russia, decided at the end of July by European Union (see AVIONEWS) and after the resolution of the leasing contract regarding the B-737/800 airplanes served by Dobrolet Airlines... more
AerospaceAerospace: conference on aviation, drone aircraft and space tourism on October in Naples
Rome, Italy - New job opportunities for young people
"To create job opportunities through aerospace" is the title of the international conference that will take place on October 22 and 23 in Naples, in the context of the Italian six month period of the presidency... more
Civil aviationItalian Farnesina: "Humanitarian aid flown in for the people of Gaza"
Rome, Italy - The departure tomorrow morning from Brindisi. Lapo Pistelli on board and 30 tonnes of supplies
A flight carrying humanitarian aid donated by the Italian Cooperation for the people of Gaza will leave the United Nations base in Brindisi tomorrow for Tel Aviv airport The plane, which will also be... more
Civil aviationCouncil of EU: Adoption of agreed restrictive measures in view of Russia's role in Eastern Ukraine
Brussels, Belgium - The actions will apply to new contracts
The Council adopted last Thursday EU restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in eastern Ukraine. This decision gives legal value to an agreement reached at the Committee... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: available filing of documentation on half-year financial report
Rome, Italy - At the company's headquarters and on its website
Finmeccanica advises that the Half-Year Financial Report at 30 June 2014, complete with the Independent Auditors Report on the condensed Interim Financial Statements, is available at the Company’s headquarters, a... more
AirlinesMeridiana announced the new link from Turin to Berlin
Olbia, Italy - Starting from next November two times per week (Friday and Sunday)
Meridiana Group and SAGAT (Turin's airport management company) announced the new connection between Turin and Berlin. The Meridiana Group starting from next November will offer a twice per week link,... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Air Evac EMS Inc.
Chicago, Usa - For USD 110,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $110,000 civil penalty against Air Evac EMS Inc., of West Plains, Mo., for operating a Bell BHT 206 helicopter t... more
Press releaseAmnesty International asks USA to stop arms transfers to Israel
Rome, Italy - Growing evidence of war crimes in Gaza
The US government must immediately end its ongoing deliveries of large quantities of arms to Israel, which are providing the tools to commit further serious violations of international law in Gaza, said... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Air Methods Corporation
Seattle, Usa - For USD 428,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $428,000 civil penalty against Air Methods Corporation of Englewood, Colo., for allegedly operating two helicopters w... more
AccidentsA Breezy aircraft was involved yesterday in a landing accident on the east side of "Wittman Airport" in Oshkosh: FAA and NTSB began to investigate
Oshkosh, Usa - The male pilot died due to his injuries and the femal passenger is in serious condition
At 9 am on Thursday, July 31, a custom-built Breezy aircraft was involved in a landing accident on the east side of "Wittman Regional Airport" in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. There were two people aboard the aircraft... more
IndustryAirbus: IAG firms up for 8 A-350/900 airplanes
Toulouse, France - International Airlines Group has converted the options into orders for Iberia
International Airlines Group (IAG) has converted eight A-350/900 options into firm orders for Iberia. The airline becomes a new customer for the A-350XWB Family, which has a rate of record sales. The aircraft... more
CuriositiesLondon City Airport: the top ten of the most confiscated items in the airport
Milan, Italy - The snow globes come back in fashion among businessmen
In the last six months, 72 snow globes were confiscated from the hand luggage of passengers departing from London City, making it the most confiscated item behind jams and preserves. The findings have... more
AerospaceTelespazio and DLR confirm responsibility for Galileo operations
Rome, Italy - The programme financd by the EU, mandated by the EC and implemented by ESA
The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) and Telespazio reconfirmed their cooperation for the operation of the European satellite navigation programme Galileo. The... more
IndustryBoeing to assemble B-787/10 Dreamliner airplane in South Carolina
Washington, Usa - The industry will continue to assemble both /8s and /9s in Everett, Wash., and North Charleston
Boeing announced that final assembly of the 787/10, the newest and longest member of the 787 Dreamliner family of airplanes, will take place exclusively in North Charleston, SC. The industry will continue... more
AirportsPisa airport. Named the new SAT Board of Directors
Pisa, Italy - Gina Giani confirmed as Chief Executive Officer
The new Board of Directors of SAT, the management company of "Galileo Galilei" airport of Pisa, has been named, that will remain in office until the approval of the financial statement on 2016. The shareholders'... more
IndustryBoeing: All Nippon Airways Finalize Order for 40 Widebody Airplanes
Tokyo, Japan - The airline renews long-haul fleet
Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) today finalized an order for 40 widebody airplanes –20 B-777/9Xs, 14 B-787/9 Dreamliners and six B-777/300ERs (Extended Range)– as part of the airline's strategic lon... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Tomorrow, Alitalia's Board of Directors; the problem of Poste seems to be solved
Rome, Italy - It has to be defined the issue about Trade Unions
It is scheduled for tomorrow morning Alitalia’s Board of Directors, following the letter sent tonight as answer to the ultimatum made by Etihad, the airline of Arab Emirates that promised to invest 560 m... more
IndustryAirbus: ANA Holdings firms up order for A-320neo aircraft family
Toulouse, France - ANA to become first A-320neo operator in Japan
ANA Holdings has firmed up an order for 30 A-320neo Family aircraft (seven A-320neo and 23 A-321neo). The initial agreement was announced in March 2014. The aircraft will be part of ANA Holdings fleet... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: the BoD approves the half-year financial report at 30 June 2014
Rome, Italy - New orders materially increasing (+ 43%). Order backlog worth EUR 37.6 billion
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, convened today under the chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, has examined and unanimously approved the Half-Year Financial Report at 30 June 2014. The results... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters starts delivery of EC-145T2 to DRF Luftrettung
Donauwörth, Germany - The German air rescue company has ordered 20 of these aircraft
The handover of the first EC-145T2 to DRF Luftrettung marks yet another milestone for Airbus Helicopters in the successful program for the BK-117/EC-145 family. In spring 2014, the latest addition to the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and ATM. EU supports key TEN-T infrastructure projects with over EUR 320 million
Brussels, Belgium - EC selected a total of 106 plans
In the last Calls of the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) Programme the European Commission selected a total of 106 projects that will benefit from over €320 million in EU support for improving t... more
PeopleAirbus Group-Safran emergent jv in the space launcher sector: nominated Alain Charmeau as CEO
Paris, France - And Marc Ventre president, CEO. The new company to serve both commercial and institutional needs
Airbus Group and Safran have agreed to nominate Alain Charmeau (58), as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the future Space Launcher Joint-Venture. Following the initial announcement on 16 June 2014,... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: the BoD approves the consolidated results at 30 June 2014
Milan, Italy - New contracts proved its capacity to pursue a strategy of expansion in airports worldwide
Meeting today, the Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA examined and approved the consolidated results to 30 June 2014. Results in 2nd quarter 2014 · Consolidated revenues: €974.3m, up 0.4% on €9... more
ReportFinmeccanica, AgustaWestland helicopters. The Indian Government continues the investigation
Rome, Italy - Despite the decision taken by the Public Prosecutor's Office of Busto Arsizio, CBI goes on in the inquiry
Despite the decision taken by the Public Prosecutor of Busto Arsizio Eugenio Fusco to file the legal action against Finmeccanica due to the investigation for international corruption, that involved the... more