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AirlinesWizz Air: operational growth in 17 weeks
21 aircraft allocations, 4 new destinations
700 additional weekly departures, 70 new routes launched more
Fair and shows"Dimdex". New Marlin 40 system presented
For the first time at event in Doha
For the first time ever, Leonardo is exhibiting its OTO Marlin 40, the newest member of its naval defence systems family. The turret will be a key product at the 2018 edition of Doha International Maritime... more
IndustryBoeing-Turkish: agreement for 30 B-787 airplanes
Order of the Dreamliner program above 1300 orders
Boeing and Turkish Airlines announced they have finalized a firm order for 25 B-787/9 Dreamliner aircraft with options for five more airplanes. The firm order will allow Turkey's flag carrier to further... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: passengers up 7.4% in January
Freight up 8.4%
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for January 2018 – the first indication of air traffic performance in Europe for this year. Average passenger traffic in... more
AerospaceFourth batch of O3b constellation in orbit
With four satellites, built by Tas
The four latest satellites in the O3b constellation built by Thales Alenia Space (TAS) for SES Networks were successfully launched from the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana (South America) by a Soyuz... more
IndustryTurkish Airlines selects A-350XWB aircraft
To acquire 25 units plus five options
Istanbul-based Turkish Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire 25 A-350/900 aircraft plus five options, underlining its strong confidence in the global market-dynamism and growth.The... more
AccidentsNew York: helicopter crashed into the East River
5 victims; the pilot safe -VIDEO
The pilot was saved, but not the 5 passengers of the AS-350B2 helicopter of Liberty Helicopters (registration N350LH) crashed yesterday at around 7pm local time in New York, USA. Responsible for the incident... more
Finance and economyItalian Enav: BoD approves results 2017 and business plan
The highlights - ATTACHMENTS
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Italian ENAV SpA, held today, under the chairmanship of Roberto Scaramella, approved the stand-alone Financial Statements of the Company and the Consolidated Financial Statements... more
Fair and shows"Dimdex 2018" (March 12-14)
The sixth edition takes place in Doha, Qatar
Held under the patronage and vision of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, and hosted and organised by Qatar Armed Forces, the "Doha International Maritime Defence... more
AccidentsReport. Tragedy in Nepal: Dash-8 airplane crashes
At least 50 victims out of 71 on board -2 VIDEO
Coming from Bangladesh, it was landing in Katmandu. The number of deaths is increasing more
HelicoptersContract for 35 UH-72A helicopters for the US Army
Valued at USD 273 million
Airbus Helicopters received a contract valued at approximately $273 million to deliver 35 additional UH-72A Lakotas for the United States Army. The $273 million contract includes the UH-72A production... more
AirportsIncreased traffic at Stavanger airport
Following a long period of decline
Avinor (Norway) experienced 2.7 per cent growth in traffic, with a total of 3.8 million passengers travelling via the company’s airports in February. Following a long period of traffic decline, traffic h... more
AerospaceAtr: project to optimise satellite navigation
A system receiver developed will be tested on an its aircraft
ATR, the world’s turboprop manufacturer, is taking part in the EDGE project (Equipment for Dual frequency Galileo, GPS and EGNOS). Over the next four years, this initiative will develop a dual-frequency m... more
Civil aviationIndra: contracts for centers and air control towers
In the last year at worldwide
Indra has been awarded contracts in the last twelve months to modernize 20 centers and 40 air traffic control towers. The new projects strengthen its position as one of the providers of automated air traffic... more
Civil aviationIATA: NewGen ISS Goes Live in Norway
Four pillars; it will be implemented in other Countries
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Norway became the first market to implement the New Generation of IATA Settlement Systems (NewGen ISS). NewGen ISS was adopted by the... more
Science and technologyAgreement to secure critical infrastructures
Signed between Leonardo and Nozomi Networks
Critical and industrial infrastructures and related control systems (Industrial Control Systems) are increasingly exposed to cyber attacks and therefore require greater levels of detection to develop more... more
AirportsBrazilian restaurant opens first US location at MIA
A 10,000-square-foot location
Viena, the restaurant chain in Brazil with nearly 80 locations throughout the country, debuted its first US location with a grand opening celebration at Miami International Airport (MIA). The nearly 10,000-square-foot... more
AerospaceZefiro 40 engine bench test
Second stage new launcher Vega C
Four weeks of preparation, 20 skilled technicians and operators involved, over 500 measurements recorded by the sensors during the 92-second ignition, enough to burn 36 tonnes of solid propellant and generating... more
Finance and economyEmbraer: 4Q and FY 2017 results
And 2018 outlook
Embraer released yesterday Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2017 results and 2018 Outlook.Highlights:The company delivered 23 commercial jets and 50 executive jet aircraft (32 light/18 large) in 4Q17, and... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: strong performance at airports
Results 2017 approved- ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Autogrill SpA has reviewed and approved the consolidated results at 31 December 2017, included consolidated Non Financial Information Declaration 2017.The highlights are: Revenue... more
DefenseMauro Moretti sent off a "high-speed train.."
Giuseppe Giordo ex-CEO of Alenia today in the BoD of the Saudi Sami
The Saudi Arabia Sovereign Fund PIF (Public Investment Fund) has chosen Giuseppe Giordo, ex-CEO of Alenia Aeronautica, as an adviser of Sami (Saudi Arabian Military Industry), a company established to... more
Fair and showsIdS reinforces the cooperation with Swedish LFV
The ceremony took place in Madrid at the "World ATM Congress 2018"
IdS (Ingegneria dei Sistemi) has confirmed the cooperation with LFV, Air Navigation Services of Sweden. The ceremony took place in Madrid at the "World ATM Congress 2018", the world's largest air traffic... more
IndustryMalta selects Leonardo solution
For air traffic control communication
Leonardo has signed a contract with Malta Air Traffic Services Ltd. (MATS), the Maltese Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), to supply an integrated Data Link solution for air traffic management applications.... more
CuriositiesEurowings will hopefully fly from Cork
Through a vote campaign
German low-cost carrier Eurowings is adopting an approach to route development, with its ‘You vote, we fly’ campaign, and Cork Airport is in the running to be selected as its next destination. Ireland’s secon... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger growth slows in January
Results were affected by temporary factors
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for January 2018 showing traffic (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 4.6% compared to January 2017.... more
Finance and economyAirbus completes sale of Plant Holdings to Motorola Solutions
After receiving the required regulatory approvals
Airbus has finalised the sale of Plant Holdings, which holds the Airbus DS Communications business, to Motorola Solutions after receiving the required regulatory approvals. This divestment is part of... more
CargoIATA: cargo off to a robust start in 2018
All regions reported an increase in demand in January
"World Cargo Symposium" in Dallas, Texas, 13-15 March more
Civil aviationAci Europe-Aoa: European Council's draft guidelines
For the future EU-UK relationship
Airports Council International Europe and Airport Operators Association diffused a joint statement:"Yesterday’s draft EU guidelines for the post-Brexit relationship confirm that specific air transport an... more
AirlinesAlitalia: what happens without a government?
Will the commissioners disclose at least the 2016 management data?
Once the elections are over, let's start talking about concrete things. We are only at the first step because now it will be necessary to find a balance (hopefully not precarious) to give a government... more
CuriositiesLufthansa Group: March 8 with femal pilots take off
Six crews transport passengers
On 8 March, six all-female crews from Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings and Brussels Airlines started their morning rounds to Berlin on time for the International Women's Day. The jet aircraft... more
Civil aviationICAO highlights new era emerging for global ATM
At Canso's sixth "World Air Traffic Management congress"
Speaking yesterday at CANSO’s Sixth "World Air Traffic Management" (ATM) Congress in Madrid, Spain, ICAO Council President Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu told the gathered experts and leaders that airspace design a... more
Civil aviationIATA-ACETA: cooperation to strengthen Spanish strategy with Enaire
Transport contributes 7% to Spain’s GDP and supports around 400,000 jobs
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ENAIRE, the Spanish air navigation services provider, together with ACETA, the Spanish Airlines’ Association, have agreed to further reinforce their c... more
Press releaseAirplanes and transport. EU Court clarifies on jurisdictions of tribunals
It is possible to sue airline of another Member State
In case amount to specific conditions fixed by today’s judgment more
HelicoptersSBAIR new distributor of Airbus Helicopters in Turkey
And service center
Airbus Helicopters has appointed SB Havacılık A.Ş. (SBAIR) as its new distributor and Service Center in Turkey. The Istanbul based company will represent the European manufacturer in Turkey and promote it... more
Civil aviation2036: over 8.7 bn baggages in flight thanks to the artificial intelligence
The double compared to the 4.5 billions today
Data from a Sita survey on management and irregularities more
ReportNorth Korea: Kim behind murder of his half-brother
This is stated by Washington. New US sanctions. Again crisis?
The US-North Korea dialogue on denuclearization and missile testing is wobbling more
IndustryHawaiian Airlines purchases 10 B-787 aircraft
The carrier passes to the Dreamliner model
Boeing and Hawaiian Airlines announced yesterday that the carrier has selected the "market-leading" 787 Dreamliner as its flagship airplane for medium to long-haul flights. As part of the selection, the... more
CuriositiesAt Baltimore Airport one has to pay for yoga space
While other airports offer free facilities
Hindus are critical of Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) where passengers/others have to pay $25 to use the reportedly only yoga space available, which is inside a gym. Hindu statesman... more
AirportsStartup companies to test products at Washington airports
Two winners of "Airport Innovation Challenge"
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and 1776 announced Tuesday that two startup companies have been selected as winners of their joint Airport Innovation Challenge:FetchyFox: An app and service,... more
AirportsNew destination from Liverpool
To Paphos served by Ryanair
Ryanair has added Paphos in Cyprus to its growing list of destinations from Liverpool with flights to the Mediterranean island for the Winter 2018/19 season.Flights, twice weekly on Sundays and Wednesdays,... more
Civil aviationAir traffic management improvement
TAS and Inmarsat together to make it
Partnership with Esa for Iris programme more
ReportSigns of thawing between the two Koreas
Talks, and Pyongyang will freeze missile and nuclear tests
The detente of the nuclear crisis through direct dialogues North Korea-South Korea-Usa? more
IndustryFramework contract for meteorological radar by Australia
Leonardo will supply and install systems in the next four years
Leonardo, through its German subsidiary Selex ES GmbH, has been awarded a major contract by the Bureau of Meteorology to deliver state-of-the-art meteorological radars in Australia. In the long-awaited... more
AccidentsRussian military plane crashes in Syria
An Antonov An-26: 32 victims
An An-26 Russian military aircraft crashed last Monday while approaching the runway at the Russian air base in Khmeymim, Latakia province, Syria. A statement by the Russian Defence Ministry informs it,... more
IndustryPlanes and job. Airbus to meet European Works Council
Falsified news on the cuts diffused by the media
Senior management representatives of Airbus will meet with the European Works Council on 7 March 2018 to explain previously announced rate reductions on the A-380 and A-400M aircraft programmes and to... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. The strikes on Thursday
Six protests scheduled for March 8th
The Italian Ministry of Transports has released the list of strikes in air transport.The list of protests scheduled for next Thursday, March 8th are: 08/03/2018 Fit-Cisl/Ugl-TA Aviation Services company... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport: 2018 brings continued growth
2% in January and 4% in February
The first two months of 2018 have seen a continued increase in passenger throughput at Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" ("LJLA") with passenger numbers up 3% for the year to date compared to the same period... more
PeopleCALC appoints Chief Risk Officer
It is Hatty Cheung with immediate effect
CALC, a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider for global airlines, announced that it has appointed Hatty Cheung as the Group’s new Chief Risk Officer with immediate effect. She will be responsible fo... more
SecuritySaab’s system operational in Indonesia
For runway safety at Juanda International Airport
Saab’s A-SMGCS (Advanced-Surface Movement Guidance and Control System) has been deployed at Juanda International Airport, Indonesia’s third largest airport serving over 19 million passengers per year. Its... more
Military aviationItalian AMI's F-35 JSF aircraft are in service
Officially part of the national air defence device from March 1
5th generation weapon system in force at the 32nd Wing in Amendola more