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Finance and economyFraport Group continues its successful path
Frankfurt Airport records strong growth
More efficient security screening processes required more
OccurrencesFalse bomb alarm on Lion Air plane before take-off
At least 10 injured passengers-VIDEO
Panic aboard a Lion Air B-737 aircraft. The plane, departing from Pontianak and going to Jakarta, Indonesia, was about to take off in the night when a passenger, later identified as 26 year-old Frantinus... more
PeoplePioneer of the aerospace industry Serge Dassault died
Emmanuel Macron: "A man who has dedicated his life to the development of the French industry"
Serge Dassault, the 93-year-old heiress of the homonymous French multinational leader in aeronautics, aerospace and armaments died in the early afternoon of a heart attack in his office on the Champs-Élysées.Born i... more
CuriositiesPlane delay: passenger entertains travellers playing the violin
Surprise concert after an emergency landing - VIDEO
A plane took off from Paris in France and headed to Lisbon in Portugal was forced to make an emergency landing in Porto for refuelling. A passenger has therefore decided to calm and cheer up his travelling... more
SecurityICAO SG: key security and efficiency priorities
She highlights at International Transport Forum Summit
ICAO Secretary General (SG) Fang Liu joined an illustrious cross section of government and travel/tourism leaders in Leipzig this week when she participated in two prominent panel discussions at the "International... more
Fair and shows"EBACE". Embraer sells Legacy aircraft
Four 650E business jets and 500 model
Embraer announced today a new purchase agreement with Air Hamburg for four more Legacy 650E business jets. The agreement was announced on the opening day of the "18th European Business Aviation Convention... more
IndustryLufthansa Group confirms order for six+three Airbus aircraft
It brings to a total of 122 A-320neo family, and 273 A-320ceo
Lufthansa Group has firmed-up a previous option for six further A-320neo, following a decision by the company’s supervisory board at the beginning of May. The latest agreement brings the German Group’s tot... more
HelicoptersPhoto. "EBACE": absolute debut of the ACH-130 helicopter
First public presentation and first delivery
The ACH-130 on display at Airbus’ "EBACE" (European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, May 29-31 in Geneva) stand is the first of its type to be delivered since the launch of Airbus Corporate H... more
PeopleAlan Bean died. He was the fourth man who walked on the Moon
The astronaut was 86 years old
Alan Bean , the fourth man to walk on the lunar ground, died on Saturday May 26th at the age of 86. The United States Navy ex-pilot had touched the lunar ground in November 1969 as part of the Apollo 12... more
ReportBrazil. Paralysis caused by truckers' strike: agreement reached
Fuel's deliveries stop fell on air traffic
The seven-days road haulers' strike for fuel and highway tolling rise has brought Brazil on its knees, creating serious problems for the national economy.According to local media, the strike would have... more
ConferencesMore tools to aircraft cabin crew against human trafficking
ICAO launches today the guidelines during a forum in Geneva
Aircraft cabin crew will now have better tools to help them prevent human trafficking on commercial flights after the launch today of new ICAO-OHCHR Guidelines for Training Cabin Crew on Identifying and... more
PeopleAirbus appoints head of Urban Air Mobility
Integrates various UAM activities with new Munich-based unit
Airbus has appointed Eduardo Dominguez Puerta, 40, Head of Urban Air Mobility (UAM), a new company unit, effective 1 June 2018. In his new function, he will report to Patrick de Castelbajac, Executive... more
Fair and showsBBJ aircraft: four new orders in 2018 in business jet sales
Announced today at the "Ebace"
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) has obtained four new orders in 2018 by selected customers who have preferred these long range airplanes and from the ultra-large-cabin: the company announced it today at the... more
Civil aviationSaab is streamlining Australia’s busiest airports
Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney to adopt the new system
Saab has received an order to install Aerobahn, a collaborative decision making platform, at Australia’s four major airports to improve operating efficiencies.Australia's air navigation services provider, A... more
ReportKim Jong-un wants to meet Donald Trump: the summit's reorganisation starts
The precious mediation of Moon Jae-in
After the cancellation by the United States of the summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un scheduled for June 12th (see for details AVIONEWS article connected), the mediation of South-Korean President... more
AirportsManchester Airport awards contract to Saab
In support of airport expansion
Saab has been selected by Manchester Airport to provide Multilateration coverage for the airport’s current configuration, and then to expand coverage for the new stands and piers planned between now a... more
AirlinesBrief. 100th aircraft in service with Ethiopian
The airline will receive it next week
Short from the world. Ethiopian Airlines announced that it will take delivery on 5 June 2018 of its 100th airplane, a B-787/900, the 1st for an African carrier that with a 100 aircraft fleet keeps its... more
Science and technologyTAS signs partnership agreement
With SCNTPL Polish technology center
Joint work between the partners reaching back several years, bolstered by the creation of Thales Alenia Space in Poland in 2015 more
SecurityDrone aircraft. Leonardo partner Enav for traffic management in Italy
Teamed with the subsidiary Telespazio and IdS
Leonardo has been selected by ENAV, the company that manages civilian air traffic in Italy, as its industrial partner for the development of an air traffic control system for unmanned aircraft and for... more
ReportCanada, bomb in an Indian restaurant: suspected bombers on the run
At least 15 injured
Two hooded men entered yesterday at approximately 10:30 pm (local hour) Bombay Bhel Indian restaurant in Mississauga, in the west part of the Toronto metropolitan area (Canada). According to local authorities,... more
Fair and shows"Kadex 2018" (3). Tai-Kazakhstan: signed MoU for cooperation steps
A step towards meeting the specific requirements of Central Asian countries
Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kazakhstan Aviation Industry (KAI) regarding to bilateral cooperation of “ANKA” UAV System and “HÜRKUŞ” New Gener... more
UAS-DronesItalian Enav: partner for drone aircraft management selected (2)
It is an industrial team led by Leonardo in partnership with Telespazio and IdS
A prospective study estimated that in 2035 there will be over 7 million UAVs in European skies more
AirlinesAir France-Qantas: partnership renewed
Connecting Australia and Paris through HK and Singapore
Qantas and Air France customers will now have more options to travel between Europe and Australia via Asia following a renewed code-share agreement between the two carriers. The new agreement will see... more
Fair and showsTAI at "Kadex 2018" (May 23-26)
It showcases aircraft, helicopters and UAV
Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TAI) participates in the V. International Exhibition of Weapon Systems and Military Equipment ("KADEX 2018") in Astana, Kazakhstan between May 23-26, 2018. The company... more
Fair and showsAirplanes, helicopters and not only. Airbus at "KADEX" (2)
The industry as strategic partner this year
Airbus attends "KADEX-2018" (Hall1), Kazakhstan’s V International Exhibition Weapons Systems and Military Equipment, as a “Strategic Partner” this year. The exhibition takes place in Astana, from 23th... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: data approved as of 30 April 2018
Very good performance at airports -2 ATTACHMENTS
The Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA today reviewed and approved the consolidated revenue performance, as of 30 April 2018.The highlights are:Revenue: €1.3bn, +5.3% at constant exchange rates, driven b... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian Enav: "free routes" above 9000 metres
Expected savings of 7 million kg of fuel
ENAV, the Italian Air Navigation Service Provider, will from today allow all the aircraft that cross national skies to plan a direct route from an entry point to an exit point of the Italian airspace without... more
SecurityPlanes and safety. EASA: to support implementation of flight time limitations rules
The Agency meets with airlines, crewmembers and authorities
Today 180 participants from the European aviation industry participated in a workshop organized by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on Flight Time Limitation (FTL) rules and Fatigue Risk Management... more
AccidentsMalaysia Airlines plane: the MH17 flight was shot down by a Russian missile
The international investigation's results
According to the international press referring to the investigation team, the Buk anti-aircraft missile which on July 17th, 2014 had shot down the B-777/200 airliner, Malaysia Airlines' MH17 scheduled... more
AerospaceThe satellites that will study the Earth's climate and water have been launched
Nasa Grace-Fo Mission-VIDEO
The twin satellites of the Nasa Grace-Fo mission (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Follow-on) were launched yesterday at 12:47 (local time) from the Vandenberg Air Force base in California.The joint... more
ConferencesICAO concludes worldwide series of symposiums in Kigali
The Organization continued its Regional Safety Management Workshops
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) continued its worldwide series of Regional Safety Management Symposiums and Workshops (RSMSW) in Kigali, Rwanda yesterday, promoting the use of risk-based... more
UAS-DronesFirst satellite-controlled European MALE-class drone flight
Leonardo announced it today
A flight campaign saw Leonardo’s innovative, proprietary satellite-based solution used to operate Piaggio Aerospace’s P.1HH HammerHead drone, demonstrating the ability to control unmanned platforms beyond the range of ground-based radio coverage more
AerospaceTas: 55 communication satellites in orbit for the Iridium Next
Success for the launch of the sixth group
The sixth batch of Iridium NEXT satellites built by Thales Alenia Space (TAS) has been successfully launched by SpaceX from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The success of this sixth launch for... more
ReportUS Vice President Mike Pence: "North Korea could end up like Libya"
The summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un could be postponed
The highly anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un set for June 12th in Singapore is likely to be postponed (see AVIONEWS article connected). The North... more
AirlinesAlitalia: here is the amendment of the Legislative decree
Approved today in the special Senate Commission
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Finance and economyLeonardo: amendment to financial calendar for 2018
Released in December 2017
Leonardo informs that, as amendment to the Financial Calendar released on 19 December 2017, the Board of Directors’ Meeting to approve the Results for the First Half 2018 will be held on Monday, 30 July 2... more
AirlinesA-330 airplane lands without gear: 53 injured
Operated by the Turkish Onur Air
Already an A-321 of the same airline was landed in an emergency in Russia, a few hours before, due to a problem of depressurization of the cabin more
Civil aviationPlanes. France: flight controllers strike
20% of flights cancelled
As part of a general agitation of public services more
AirportsPlanes. Expansion of the Nice airport
+4 million passengers a year by 2021
Saca (Société Aéroports de la Côte d'Azur) started the first checks on the modernization plan of Nice airport with the aim of increasing the airport's capacity by an additional 4 million passengers a y... more
DefenseF-35 aircraft for the first time in the world in combat
Taken into the war theater by the Israeli Air Force
Several air raids in Syria and against advanced weapons convoys in Hezbollah more
AccidentsOne of the three survivors of the plane crash in Havana died
Grettel Landrove was 23 years old
The number of the victims of the plane crash that occurred last Friday in Havana, Cuba, rises to 111 (see for details AVIONEWS article connected). The 23 year-old Grettel Landrove had been hospitalized... more
ReportChinese bomber planes land on the South China Sea disputed islands
US warn: drills can foment new tensions
During a drill China first landed long-range bomber aircraft, including some H-6K capable of nuclear attack, on the disputed islands of the South China Sea. The Chinese defense ministry announced that... more
AccidentsPlane crashed in Havana: ex-pilot reports deficiencies in the safety system
Poor maintenance and lack of spare parts
Interviewed by the local newspaper "Milenio" and the Mexican newspaper "El Universal", Marcus Aurelius Hernandez Carmona, ex-pilot from the Mexican airline Damojh Aerolíneas/Global Air explained that... more
OccurrencesJapan: emergency evacuation from Ana plane
Smoke in the cabin due to a loss of oil from the Apu
The All Nippon Airways' aircraft Boeing 767/300 ER (registration: JA625A) should have departed this morning from Tokyo-Narita international airport, in Japan, to reach Hong Kong-Chek Lap Kok airport in... more
PeopleItalian Minister Alfano: "Deepfelt condolences for the tragic plane crash in Havana" (2)
"Italy stands by Cuba in this difficult and sad moment"
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, said it in a note that: "I learned with immense grief of the news of the tragic plane crash in Havana. On behalf o... more
Civil aviationBoeing and Icao express condolences for Cuban aircraft accident victims (3)
Both will assist authorities for investigation
Both Boeing and ICAO have issued two short notes about the aircraft crash:"Boeing extends our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those on board Flight 972 operated by Global Aerolineas... more
AccidentsB-737/201 plane crashed in Havana
110 fatalties
The plane Boeing 737/201 (Registration: XA-UHZ) crashed yesterday at 12:08 (local time) in Havana (Cuba). The aircraft was owned and operated by Mexican low-cost airline based in Guadalajara Damojh Aerolíneas,... more
AirportsCode-share boost to Finnair’s new Helsinki-Bergen link
The airline has now added the Avinor airports of Bergen and Tromsø
Avinor’s Bergen and Tromsø airports have both welcomed the start of Finnair’s services to Helsinki this week, with anticipated connections boosted by a Widerøe code-share agreement.With services begin... more
CuriositiesFlying kites at Miami Airport...
It is its latest art installation
When passengers traveling through Miami International Airport’s Concourse E-Satellite look up, they will now see a flock of kite-like structures hovering above. No, MIA doesn’t have a new open-air con... more
AerospaceTAS chosen as partner in Plato
A step forward in the detection and observation of exoplanets
The European Space Agency (ESA) has chosen OHB System AG as prime-contractor for a new program called PLATO (PLAnetary Transits and Oscillations of stars), with Thales Alenia Space (TAS) as a partner.... more