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Fair and showsAirplanes-helicopters. Leonardo at the "Fidae Air Show" (2)
Looking to Latin America as a sustainable-growth market
A new its office has opened in Santiago more
Fair and shows"Fidae" (4). Suite for British Army's new Apache AH-64E helicopters
To ensure protected against current and future threats
Leonardo has announced, at the "FIDAE" exhibition in Chile (3-8 April), that it has been contracted by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to provide a defensive aids suite (DAS) for the British Army’s n... more
Aerospace5th launch of 10 Iridium NEXT satellites
This satellite constellation offers global connectivity
The fifth batch of Iridium NEXT satellites built by Thales Alenia Space (TAS) has been successfully launched by SpaceX from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. TAS, the system prime-contractor for... more
Fair and showsAircraft and not only... "Fidae 2018"
The air show takes place in Santiago, Chile (April 3-8) -VIDEO
The International Air and Space Fair is the foremost aerospace, defence and security exhibition of Latin America, which has become the most important business platform of the region due to its long and... more
HelicoptersFirst AW-109 Trekker helicopter on the Chilean market
Deliveries planned by early 2019
Leonardo announced in the last days the delivery of two additional civil helicopters to Chilean private operators by early 2019, adding to a fleet of more than 20 units currently in service in the Country.... more
Fair and showsEmbraer KC-390 aircraft makes its debut at "Fidae 2018" (3)
The A-29 Super Tucano also showcased at the event
Embraer at the "Fidae 2018" – Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio, in Santiago, Chile, from April 3-8, where it showcases its new multi-mission, medium-lift transport KC-390.Seen as the advanced a... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Easter ...
... and Happy Easter Monday
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, readers, reporters and fans of social networks that it will be closed next April 1 in the occasion of the Easter period. The Agency will regularly open next Tuesday... more
ReportRussia expels two Italian embassy officials
Convoked the Italian charge of affairs in Moscow
The Italian Foreign Affairs Ministry (Farnesina) announced today in a note that:"The affairs representative of the Italian embassy at the Russian Federation has been convoked at the Russian Foreign Affairs... more
Finance and economyLeonardo shareholders' meeting: filing of documentation
Convened in May
With reference to the Shareholders’ Meeting of Leonardo, convened in Ordinary session on 10 and 15 May 2018 (in first and second call respectively), Leonardo hereby informs that is available to the public a... more
IndustryEmbraer certifies and delivers first Phenom 300E airplane
Its launch and debut last year during an event
Embraer has delivered the first new Phenom 300E business jet, having received its type certificate in the first quarter from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Aviation Safety Agency... more
AerospaceUS FCC authorizes SpaceX to provide services
Via satellite constellation
The Federal Communications Commission approved an application by Space Exploration Holdings, doing business as SpaceX, to provide broadband services using satellite technology in the United States and... more
IndustryFincantieri-Grimaldi: renewal contract of two cruise ferries
After the signing of the letter of intent on March 5
After the signing of the letter of intent on March 5, Fincantieri and the Grimaldi Group signed the contract for the lengthening and refurbishment program for the cruise ferries “Cruise Roma” and “Cruise Barce... more
Fair and showsAircraft. "FAI Drone Racing World Cup 2018"
The event will take place in Bali in April (6-8)
The "FAI Drone Racing World Cup 2018" is coming soon. A massive 24 World Cup contests are already registered on the FAI calendar for this third edition of the "FAI Drone Racing World Cup", up from 16 last... more
Civil aviationAirplanes grounded. Air France staff strike today
Another protest next Tuesday
Air France communicates it in a note that:Due to several Air France staff unions call for strike on Friday 30 March 2018, its flight schedule is disrupted.It expects to operate 76% of its flight schedule:-... more
AirlinesPlanes. El Al accuses Air India of unfair competition
"Clouds" on the Delhi-Tel Aviv route, between economic interests and diplomatic implications
Appealing to the Supreme Court of Israel, El Al has requested the annulment of the authorization of Air India's direct flights between New Delhi and Tel Aviv. Announced in July 2017 by Indian Prime Minister... more
AirlinesPlanes. Alitalia: punctuality in February
87.79% of flights landed on time
Second in the world, first in Europe, according to "FlightStats" more
IndustryAegean signs MoU for 30 A-320 family aircraft
New fleet will ensure its growth into the future
Aegean Airlines, the Greek carrier, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to purchase 30 A-320neo Family aircraft, comprising 20 A-320neos and 10 A-321neos. The airline will also a... more
PeopleTrump asks the Pentagon to pay for Mexican border's wall
Congress provides $ 1.6 billion
Something is changing in the White House: the replacement of the Secretary for Veterans Affairs David Shulkin with Admiral Ronny L. Jackson and the pressing on the Pentagon for the payment of the Mexican... more
AirlinesDelta-Korean Air launch jv partnership
Approved by regulatory authorities of both Countries
Delta Air Lines and Korean Air will launch a new joint-venture (jv) partnership that will offer customers world-class travel benefits across one of the most comprehensive route networks in the trans-Pacific... more
CargoBrussels-Lufthansa Cargo: joint agreement
From next September
Lufthansa Cargo will market the cargo capacities of Brussels Airlines from 1 September 2018. The networks of both companies complement each other perfectly. Freight customers of both airlines benefit from... more
AirportsNew airline flies from Berlin-Schönefeld
Fly to Tbilisi with Georgian Airways
Georgian Airways will now start flying from Berlin-Schönefeld to Tbilisi in Georgia. Three times a week the airline will be connecting Berlin with the capital of Georgia this summer. This connection will... more
DefenseDelivery of the "Britecloud" system to RAF
The first devices in April
Leonardo has begun deliveries of its new ‘BriteCloud’ decoy to the UK’s Royal Air Force for combat missions following the Ministry of Defence’s formal go-ahead for the new technology. The drinks-can-sized counter... more
AirlinesLaudamotion-Ryanair: partnership takes off
Vienna base to grow from four aircraft this winter
Laudamotion and Ryanair announced yesterday details of the Laudamotion summer 2018 schedule with a total of 21 aircraft operating from 9 cities in Austria and Germany from June. Its summer 2018 schedule... more
AirlinesPoland: Lufthansa Technik invests in Precarpatia
An aeronautical engine maintenance center soon in the Aviation Valley
A project of EUR 150 million more
DefenseSigning the "Ocean 2020" grant agreement
The European tender for naval surveillance technology and maritime safety
Leonardo announced yesterday the signature of the grant agreement for "OCEAN 2020", the most important project related to the initiative to boost Europe's defence research under the European Defence Fund. The... more
IndustryEME Aero acquires building site in Poland
The jv of Lufthansa Technik and MTU Aero Engines will start operations in 2020
Starting in May 2018, one of the most advanced maintenance facilities in the aerospace industry will be erected in Jasionka (province of Subcarpathia) in the south-east of Poland. EME Aero (Engine Maintenance... more
AerospaceChinese space station landing on the Earth
Tiangong-1 will enter the Earth's atmosphere for Easter
The return to Earth of the Chinese space station Tiangong-1 is expected for Easter. Launched on September 29th 2011, the spacecraft is constantly monitored by public and private institutions all over the... more
Press releaseAlitalia: "Return always to the starting point"
"Salvini and Di Maio want to keep it alive artificially"
We receive according to an Italian observatory about Alitalia carrier and publishes it leaving the same opportunity for possible replies:"The story of the sale of Alitalia is like the game of the goose... more
Finance and economyMbda: results recorded in 2017
Orders worth for EUR 4,2 bn
MBDA communicates it that:"For the fifth consecutive year MBDA recorded a high in orders, worth €4.2 billion, in 2017 while revenue amounted to €3.1 billion. By 31 December the company’s order book reach... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: shareholders’ meeting
The BoD deliberated on different points
The Board of Directors of Leonardo, convened yesterday under the chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, has resolved as follows: Shareholders’ Meeting and Remuneration Report The Shareholders’ Meeting, which... more
AirlinesBangkok Airways inaugurates direct route
From Chiang Mai to Hanoi
Bangkok Airways led by Varong Israsena Na Ayudhya, Vice President of Sales and Chanthip Thongkanya, Vice President Office of President, participated in the inaugural flight from Chiang Mai to Hanoi happened... more
OccurrencesGround collision at "Ben Gurion": no injured passengers
Two Boeing airplanes involved - VIDEO
A Germania Boeing 737/700 (registration: D-ABLB) was involved in a ground collision accident with an El Al Boeing 767/00ER (registration: 4X-EAK) at "Ben Gurion" airport at 6:20 am this morning (local... more
DefenseBrief. Poland buys US Patriot anti-missile system
Purchase of EUR 3.8 bn
The € 3.8 billion contract for the purchase of the new American Patriot anti-missile system has been signed today by Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak. The agreement could sanction the start o... more
PeopleNew European sales organisation for Delta
The Regional Manager will be based in Milan (Italy)
Delta Air Lines has promoted a number of its experienced sales colleagues to new roles in Europe, strengthening its sales force across key European markets.Bob Hannah has become Director –Sales, Continental E... more
Civil aviationEurocae and Iaopa sign Memorandum of Understanding
To include general aviation in development of standards
EUROCAE (European Organization for Civil Aviation Electronics) and the International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations (IAOPA) formalized and signed agreements on March 26th concerning... more
ReportQatar fighter-bomber planes violate UAE airspace
New encroachment denounced in the skies of Bahrain
Threat to the safety of the Gulf countries: two United Arab Emirates (UAE) airplanes were approached last Monday by as many Qatar fighter-bombers. According to a statement by the general authority for... more
AirlinesNew route from Perugia to Frankfurt
Over 670 passengers in the first week of flights
The new Ryanair connection between Perugia and Frankfurt is under the positive expectation, scheduled with two weekly frequencies until next October 27th. Today morning - on Tuesday March 27- the first... more
AirlinesSIA received first B-787/10 plane
The cabin products will be unveiled tomorrow
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has taken delivery of its first B-787/10 from the manufacturer’s production facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. SIA is the world’s first airline to take delivery of... more
SecurityDutch Safety Commission investigates Transavia aircraft accidents
Dutch Safety Board carries out a strict take-off performance monitoring systems check
The Dutch Safety Board has completed an in-depth investigation into two serious aircraft accidents which involved two Transavia airline B-737/800s in a short time. According to the check made, on the planes... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: filing of documentation
Minutes of the BoD is available
Under the current legislation, notice is hereby given that the minutes of the Board of Directors’ meeting held on 14 March 2018, concerning the EMTN (Euro Medium Term Note) Program for bonds issuance, a... more
IndustryPolish contract for M-346 aircraft supply
Four training planes and logistic support
Leonardo and the Armament Inspectorate of the Polish Ministry of National Defense have signed a contract to supply four additional M-346 Advanced Jet Trainers (AJT) that will join the Polish Air Force’s e... more
IndustryFLC Group selects A-321neo aircraft
For Bamboo Airways
Vietnam’s FLC Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for up to 24 A-321neo aircraft for future operation by start-up carrier Bamboo Airways.The agreements were signed in Paris y... more
AirlinesWizz Air launches two new routes
And the arrival of two Airbus aircraft at Luton
Wizz Air announced the launch of two new routes and the arrival of two brand new Airbus aircraft at its London-Luton base.Last Sunday 25 March 2018 saw the first flights take off from London-Luton to two... more
IndustryBoeing: first B-787/10 airplane to SIA
Singapore Airlines first to operate all three Dreamliner models
Boeing and Singapore Airlines (SIA) celebrated yesterday the delivery of the first 787/10 airplane, the newest and largest member of the Dreamliner family and a jet that will set a new global standard... more
CuriositiesQantas launched first non-stop Australia-Europe
Almost 15,000km in 17 hours and 20 minutes
On arrival at London-Heathrow at 05:05 yesterday, Qantas was presented with the anna.aero “Platinum Planet Prize”, an award recognising the world’s first-ever non-stop route from Australia to Europe. The hi... more
AirlinesBudapest Airport welcomed Wizz Air’s S18 schedule
The gateway in 2017 had a +19% in passenger traffic
Budapest Airport celebrated the arrival of S18 by welcoming the start of Wizz Air’s new summer schedule. As part of the airline’s plans to base two further aircraft at the airport, the ultra-low-cost car... more
AirportsBlue Air: a year based at Liverpool
The carrier's eighth European base
Blue Air celebrated yesterday its first anniversary since opening the base at Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) 12 months ago.Liverpool became carrier’s eighth European base in March 2017 with the b... more
AirlinesKorean Air announced Summer schedule
Increasing frequency on key long-haul routes
Korean Air has announced changes to its flight schedule in time for the 2018 summer season, commenced March 25. The changes include increasing service frequency on key long-haul routes between Korean Air’s h... more
AirlinesCologne-Bonn gains Georgian gateway growth
Another new carrier this month
Cologne-Bonn Airport has confirmed another new carrier will join its airline ranks this month when Georgian Airways launches a Tbilisi link from the German airport. Set to commence on 27 March, the twice-weekly... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo closes 2017 FY with positive result
It has reduced its MD-11F fleet to twelve aircraft
Recovery in the global air cargo market and successful cost management brought Lufthansa Cargo back on track to success last year. Sales of the carrier rose by 21.1 per cent over the previous year to... more