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HelicoptersRussian Helicopters overhauled 6 aircraft to India
MI-17-1V delivered to the Border Security Force
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) delivered six Mi-17-1V units to the Border Security Force of the Republic of India. The aircraft were overhauled at Novosibirsk Aircraft... more
AccidentsIndia. C-90 King Air aircraft crashes: 5 victims, one at the ground
Approaching the runway after a post-maintenance flight -2 VIDEO
A Beechcraft C-90 King Air aircraft registration VT-UPZ while it approached this morning (1:30pm local time) the Juhu Airport runway, a suburb of Mumbai, India, from which it had taken off for a post-maintenance... more
Civil aviationICAO Council reaches landmark decision on emissions offsetting
Future work on CORSIA will focus on its Implementation Elements
The ICAO Council made important headway yesterday on the key international standards supporting the UN aviation agency’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, or ‘CORSIA’.Its adopt... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. The Chinook Block II program moves to final assembly
First delivery is expected in 2023
Boeing and the US Army celebrated a major CH-47F Block II program milestone with the loading of the first Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) helicopter into final assembly on June 27.The contract... more
Civil aviationPlanes. US flight attendants more exposed to several forms of cancer
Compared with the general public, according to a study of the Harvard Chan School
"Latest Harvard Gazette News" reported yesterday on its website regarding an inquiry made on connection aircraft staff and health that:American flight attendants have a higher prevalence of several forms... more
AirportsIATA: airlines welcome vote to expand Heathrow
The declaration by Association Regional VP for Europe
The International Air Transport Association welcomed the UK House of Commons vote in favour of the National Policy Statement (NPS) on airports. This opens the way to the long-overdue expansion of Heathrow... more
SecurityOrlando Airport: biometric exit thanks to technology
After a test for British Airways passengers
The system extends to all 6 million international travelers more
IndustrySonaca 200 aircraft EASA certified
In the CS-VLA category
The delivery of the first models is scheduled for next September more
UAS-DronesEU Council: ensuring aviation safety and use of drone aircraft
Signed off on EASA reform
The European Council adopted yesterday updated aviation safety rules, which include a revised mandate for the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the first ever EU-wide rules for civil drone aircraft... more
DefenseLeonardo: order in defense sector
DRS will provide active protection systems for US Army tanks
Leonardo, through the US subsidiary Leonardo DRS, has been awarded a contract worth USD 193 million by US Army to provide active protection systems for US Army tanks.Leonardo DRS will provide the US Army... more
AirlinesIberia takes delivery the A-350/900 aircraft
The first of 16 units, newness for its fleet
Iberia, Spain’s flag carrier and a founding member of the IAG’s group of airlines, has taken delivery of its first of 16 A-350 XWB aircraft on order, becoming the 18th carrier to operate this newest and... more
AirlinesShort news. Brindisi-Zurich flight confirmed by Swiss
It becomes annual from next October 28th
Short news from Italy. Aeroporti di Puglia reports that the Swiss airline, already present at the airports of Bari and Brindisi, has decided to consolidate its presence in the region. In this context,... more
CuriositiesANA presents the first A-380 aircraft
With a particular customized livery
All Nippon Airways (ANA) launches its first A-380 aircraft on the Tokyo-Honolulu route, from the Spring of 2019. The airline has decided to create the special "Flying Honu" livery and design multifunctional... more
AirlinesWizz Air inaugurates Austrian base
In addition to five destinations
Wizz Air opened its Austrian base at Vienna Airport with one of its new A-320 aircraft. The new allocated airplane will support the start of operations of five new services from Vienna towards Valencia,... more
DefenseVard (Fincantieri) will build three ships for Norwegian Coast Guard
Contract signed with NDMA, worth about EUR 550 million
Fincantieri’s subsidiary Vard Holdings Limited (“VARD” or the “Company”), one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, has announced that it has signed a new contract for the c... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and emissions (2). Aire Airlines: new step towards CO2 scheme
It expressed satisfaction for the decision
The members of AIRE (Airlines International representation in Europe) welcome the endorsement by the International Civil Aviation Organization Council yesterday of the key parameters of a Carbon Offsetting... more
AccidentsPakistan: Chengdu FT-7PG plane crash
National Air Force trainer, Paf. Two victims
A Chengdu FT-7PG Pakistan Air Force trainer airplane, Paf, crashed today as it was landing at the Peshawar Airport Air Base, Pakistan. On board two soldiers, a captain and a pilot officer, both died. A... more
IndustryAegean Airlines: order for 30 A-320neo family aircraft
Purchase agreement follows MoU signed in March 2018
Greece’s airline, AEGEAN Airlines, has firmed up an order for the purchase of 30 A-320neo Family aircraft at a ceremony in Athens. The purchase agreement, comprising 10 A-321neos and 20 A-320neos, was... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The Italian strikes in July
There are numerous protests set for Thursday 5
Mit (Italian Ministry of Transport) released the list of air transport strikes in July, all scheduled for Thursday 5.A first part of them in detail are:05/07/2018 Ugl union personnel air transport Enav... more
PeopleKerkloh re-elected as President of Aci Europe
For a second term
As part of the 28th ACI EUROPE & WORLD Annual Assembly and Congress which took place in Brussels earlier this week, the General Assembly of ACI EUROPE re-elected Michael Kerkloh, CEO, Munich Airport... more
IndustryLeonardo: independence of the Board of Statutory Auditors
The note issued by the industry
Leonardo hereby informs that its new Board of Statutory Auditors, appointed by the Shareholders’ meeting held on May 15, 2018, verified that the independence requirements pursuant to law (article 148, p... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: review the slot rules
The association contradicts Iata
Contrary to claims made by IATA yesterday, the study commissioned by ACI EUROPE from global consultancy ICF does not confirm that the rules for allocating scarce capacity at Europe’s congested airports a... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters-Safran: roll-out competitiveness boost to two models
H-125 and H-130
Airbus H-125 and H-130 helicopter customers will get a boost in their operations thanks to a significant reduction in direct maintenance costs for the Safran Arriel 2D engine, which equips both single... more
IndustrySeastema (Fincantieri) signed agreement on cyber security
With the Haruspex company
In the framework of its efforts in developing innovative cybersecurity solutions as an answer to the rising demands of naval defence markets, Seastema, a Fincantieri Group company, has signed an agreement... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific to fly new aircraft using alternative jet fuel
It is committed to achieving goal of carbon neutral growth from 2020
Cathay Pacific is underscoring its strong commitment to eco-efficiency by planning to use a blend of alternative jet fuel to fly its new fleet of A-350/1000 aircraft home to Hong Kong.The airline has 20... more
Press releaseA4E. ATC strikes destroy air traffic and economies of Europe
300% increase in ATC strikes in France versus 2017
24 strike days in 2018 have caused 5,000 flight cancellations and thousands of delays, affecting millions of travellers more
HelicoptersFirst H-145 helicopters delivered to Rega
A total of six aircraft for Swiss Air-Rescue
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first two of a total of six H-145 aircraft to Swiss Air-Rescue Rega. These will replace Rega’s existing fleet of EC-145 helicopters, which will be phased out by mid-2019. T... more
Civil aviationIATA: slot allocation achieves choice and competition in Europe
According to analysis and study
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) provided evidence that the current system for allocating capacity at Europe’s airports is benefiting consumers with greater choice and expanded connectivity.Consumer b... more
IndustryAirbus provides update on impact of Brexit No Deal/Deal scenarios
Risk assessment published -ATTACHMENT
Airbus has published yesterday a risk assessment outlining the urgent risks to its business arising from the UK exiting the European Union without a withdrawal agreement.It states that the UK exiting the... more
Science and technologyBIO4A: the new H2020 project on sustainable fuel in Europe takes off
The plan coordinated by a consortium of the University of Florence
A new "Horizon 2020" project will scale up the industrial production and market uptake of sustainable aviation fuel, made from lipids, such as Used Cooking Oil. It will also investigate Camelina a drought-resistant... more
Civil aviationItalian Chamber: approved Alitalia cession decree
After the green light by the Senate
The Italian Chamber approved today definitively the bill converting into law, with amendments, of the decree-law 27 April 2018, n. 38, containing urgent measures to ensure completion of the procedure for... more
AirportsAci (2). CO2 reduction by European airport industry announced
-163,277 tonnes
133 airports in Europe are now certified at one of the 4 levels of Airport Carbon Accreditation more
ConferencesAci Europe. "Best Airport Award" winners for 2018 announced
The next edition of "GACE" in Cyprus on 25-27 June 2019
The 14th Annual ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards were announced last night during the Gala Dinner of the joint ACI World/28th Aci Europe General Assembly, Congress & Exhibition (GACE), hosted by Brussels A... more
AerospaceAncient volcanic activity on Mars
An American study reveals the origin of the geological formation Medusae Fossae
According to an American research group of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, the geological formation of Medusae Fossae, placed on Mars, would be of volcanic origin.The protagonist of the study,... more
DefenseLeonardo to supply BSA torpedo to the Italian Navy
Black Shark Advanced will equip the U212A class submarines of the Armed Force
Leonardo will supply Black Shark Advanced (BSA) torpedoes and associated logistic support services to equip the Italian Navy’s U212A 2nd Series submarines. The new equipment will significantly increase t... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and traffic control: France brakes Europe
A report imputes European delays to the country
The obsolete ATC system, where it does not create security problems, it leads to delays and hinders the "Single European Sky" more
CargoFedEx announces Boeing cargo aircraft order
For other B-767 and B-777 Freighters
Boeing and FedEx Express announced a new order for 12 767 Freighters and 12 B-777Fs.The new airplanes, valued at $6.6 billion at list prices, will appear on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries webpage once c... more
Fair and showsAirplanes, helicopters, drone. Leonardo at the "Seafuture" exhibition
Its latest-generation maritime security systems and capabilities on show
Leonardo participates in the sixth edition of the "Seafuture" naval exhibition, which is being held at the Italian Navy’s La Spezia base on the 19-23 June. During the event, the industry presents some o... more
IndustryThe third SSJ-100 airplane delivered to the Thailand
Landed in Bangkok to join to the Thai Royal Air Force fleet
On June 19, 2018 the third business version of the SSJ-100 airplane landed in Bangkok to join the Thai Royal Airforce fleet.The service flight Zhukovsky-Bangkok was performed with technical landing in... more
AirlinesRyanair calls for restrictions on the sale of alcohol at airports
2 drinks per passenger and alcohol banished before 10 am
Ryanair has proposed to implement the restrictions on the sale of alcohol at airports. The low-cost carrier, tired to deal with unpleasant incidents on board, has asked the international airports' bars... more
ConferencesAci Europe: airport connectivity report released
Three key metrics: direct, indirect and hub
At the "27th ACI Joint EUROPE & World Annual Congress" taking place in Brussels at the moment, ACI EUROPE released its latest annual Airport Industry Connectivity Report – with insights into the airports p... more
ReportEarthquake in Japan: 4 fatalties and 200 injured people
Kansai Airport's air connections canceled
A violent earthquake struck central Japan yesterday, near Osaka, at 7:58 am (local time). The quake involved Kita, Takatsuki, Hirakata, Ibaraki and Minoo in the Osaka Prefecture, killing four people and... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways launched new service to Barcelona
Starting in November
Initially weekly, then it will become daily more
Civil aviationAircraft. Air France: the 4-day strike annulled
The decision on the eve of the busy Summer season
Air France management has taken note of the inter-union association’s decision to lift the 4-day strike (June 23-26) notice it had given. It is good news for the company and its customers that the inter-union a... more
ConferencesAci (2). Europe’s airports report strong growth
But rising costs and emerging risks
Brussels becomes the Global meeting point for the airport industry this week, as the joint ACI EUROPE & WORLD Annual Congress & General Assemblies takes place today & tomorrow, hosted by Brussels Airport.... more
AirlinesNorwegian: new route from Fiumicino
For the next Winter
Norwegian has announced in recent days the start of the new route from Rome-Fiumicino to Miami/Fort Lauderdale for the Winter 2018/2019.The carrier will connect the Italian capital to Florida twice a week,... more
IndustryCathay Pacific, second operator of the A-350/1000 aircraft
The airline received it at a special event in Toulouse, France
Cathay Pacific Airways has become the second airline to operate the A-350/1000, the world’s newest long range widebody airliner. The carrier took delivery of the aircraft at a special event in Toulouse, F... more
ConferencesAci (3). Europe’s airport industry commits to set new vision of sustainability
Climate and passengers as priorities
On the occasion of the Global airport industry Annual General Meeting taking place in Brussels this week, Michael Kerkloh, President of ACI EUROPE and CEO of Munich Airport outlined the challenges faced... more
OccurrencesWorld Cup Russia 2018: fear on the Saudi football players' plane
Burning engine, flames from a wing
The plane on which yesterday the Saudi National Team was travelling to Rostov for the next World Cup match (see AVIONEWS article connected) against Urugyay had a malfunction in one of the engines while... more
CuriositiesAir Malta presents new A-320 aircraft
With particular livery
Air Malta has officially declared the introduction in its fleet of a latest generation aircraft that has already been included in the Maltese aeronautical register as 9H-NEO. It is the twenty-first airline... more