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PeopleAirbus will propose new Board members
Three names at the annual meeting of next April 11
New independent non-executive directors will replace long-serving members more
SecurityMiami Airport: first passport clearance facility with facial recognition
The ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday at MIA
Officials from the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) hosted yesterday a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate Miami International Airport’s newly renovated C... more
AirlinesPlanes. Delta Air Line under threat of fiscal revenge
Republican recrimination for joining #BoycottNRA
America divides: arms lobby against strong pressure from customers and consumers more
Fair and showsBrief "Expo". Heliflite China orders 10 helicopters
Seven H-125s and three H-130 aircraft
Brief from "Heli Expo". Airbus Helicopters has signed with Heliflite China for an order of seven H-125 and three H-130 aircraft. The company, based in Xian, China, has also been accredited as an officialindustry... more
HelicoptersLeonardo prime contractor of order for over 20 helicopters
Qatar next to the order for more than USD 3 billion
NH-90 NH-90 model more
UAS-DronesSW-4 Solo helicopter performs first flight with no pilot onboard
Performed from Taranto-Grottaglie Airport in Italy
Leonardo announced today that the SW-4 Solo optionally piloted helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight with no safety pilot onboard at Taranto-Grottaglie Airport (Southern Italy). The aircraft... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA-Bulgaria: to develop an airspace strategy
Based on five elements
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and BULATSA, the Bulgarian Air Navigation Service Provider, have agreed to develop and implement a Bulgarian National Airspace Strategy.Both will strengthen... more
Military aviationM-346 aircraft delivered to Italian AMI
It is the 18th airplane for the Armed Force
A delivery ceremony for the Italian Air Force’s eighteenth M-346 airplane took place today at Leonardo’s Aircraft Division site located at Venegono Superiore (Varese). The M-346 aircraft, designated T-34... more
AirlinesSIA: Perth served by new B-787/10 aircraft
It will be the second destination operated by the Dreamliner
Perth will become the second scheduled destination to be served by Singapore Airlines (SIA)’ new B-787/10 aircraft fleet. Flights are expected to commence in May 2018, subject to regulatory approvals, i... more
Fair and showsHelicopters. "Heli-Expo 2018" from today to March 1st
The greatest professionals in the sector in Las Vegas
"Heli-Expo" is one of the most important annual helicopter events in the world, and often the place where innovations are introduced. This year's exhibition opens today February 27th and lasts until March... more
Science and technologyAircraft and terrorism: China starts research laboratory
Towards new solutions for Chinese civil aviation
Besides technology of the face recognition already installed in 61 airports more
Tilt-rotorsPlanes-helicopters. Agreement for entry of AW-609 tiltrotor into the USA
Two aircraft plus training package in 2020
Leonardo and Era Group (Era) have announced today the signing of a landmark agreement that would launch the AW-609 tiltrotor (airplane-helicopter) into service in the US commercial market and demonstrate... more
HelicoptersRobinson produced 305 helicopters in 2017
The industry at "Heli-Expo"
Robinson Helicopter Company produced 305 helicopters in 2017. The R-44 led the way with 174, ranking as the world’s best-selling helicopter according to GAMA’s (General Aviation Manufacturers Association) Gene... more
IndustrySaab reveals first GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft
The rollout marks a significant milestone on the programme
Today Saab rolls out the first GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the media at its Linköping site, Sweden. GlobalEye is an advanced, swing role airborne surveillance system... more
Science and technologyLeonardo invests in the next generation of talent
rewarding a young scientist for their thesis on computer vision
Leonardo is committed to promoting scientific citizenship and the STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), part of its wider objective to develop a worldwide culture of innovation,... more
PeopleEmirates appoints new Country Manager for Italy
It is Flavio Ghiringhelli, who will assume his role next March 1st
Emirates has appointed Italian national Flavio Ghiringhelli as the new country manager for Italy and he will assume his new post on 1 March 2018. He has over 25 years of experience in the airline, travel a... more
ConferencesIATA: "common principles urged to help transport continue to deliver its benefits"
According to DG and CEO during "Aviation Day Usa"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the US government and industry stakeholders to agree upon a set of common principles in order to enable aviation to continue to increase the level... more
SecurityAirplanes and transport. IATA releases 2017 airline safety performance
The data show continued strong improvements in this area
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for the 2017 safety performance of the commercial airline industry showing continued strong improvements in safety.The all accident rate... more
Press releaseHK Airlines established: Al-Hakkak Group invests in Italy
It will operate with a fleet of Boeing cargo planes
HK Airlines, newly registered cargo carrier, is about to start the procedure for obtaining transport license and the Air Operator Certificate by Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority). Once obtained the... more
AerospaceItalian Avio: contract signed for ten Ariane 5 launches
Worth over 100 million euros
Production on the final lot before arrival of new Ariane 6 gets underway more
UAS-DronesAircraft. EASA issued formal "Opinion" on safety-drone
An useful footprint for the future EU law
Simple rules with particular focus on inherent risk of each single use more
Civil aviationAircraft and strikes: protest by Air France staff
Cancellations and reduction of frequencies. Bookings at risk
Air France informs that due to a strike announced for today on Thursday 22 February 2018 by different unions of its staff, the flights schedule is disrupted.The French airline expects to operate today:... more
Military aviationPlanes. Russia and Indonesia finalize MoU on the Su-35
11 units according to a commercial exchange agreement
Moscow is looking for new markets in which to place its armaments, Jakarta has every interest to develop its business relations with the largest Nation in the world, specifically enhancing the export of... more
Science and technologyLufthansa Cargo expands cooperation with startups
Through Plug and Play
Lufthansa Cargo will take on the role of anchor partner with global technology accelerator Plug and Play. Based in Sunnyvale, USA, the company is one of the world’s largest technology accelerator that b... more
AirlinesEtihad: secondo volo giornaliero per Roma
Dall'hub di Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways –il vettore aereo nazionale degli Emirati Arabi Uniti– ha annunciato oggi che a partire dal 25 marzo 2018 aggiungerà un secondo volo giornaliero diretto per Roma dal proprio hub di Abu... more
Fair and showsPrototypes: H-160 helicopter lands in Las Vegas
Airbus' presence at "HeliExpo 2018"
H-160 prototype, H-145, H-135 and H-125 alongside digital solutions more
Military aviationItalian AMI aircraft to protect simultaneously 6 NATO countries
Within the framework of the air defense activities of the Euro-Atlantic areas
It is primacy for the Air Force in the Italian, Slovenian, Albanian skies and of the three Baltic Republics more
AirportsWashington Airports report year of passenger growth
International and domestic travelers totaled 46.6m in 2017
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority yesterday announced 2017 year-end passenger traffic totaling 46.6 million for the two-airport system, continuing the trend of domestic and international growth... more
Science and technologyPlanes. US University develops drone with underwater skills
It's the EagleRay Xav: multiple potential applications -VIDEO
Researchers from North Carolina State University (NCSU) have developed that one that themselves define the first unmanned, fixed-wing aircraft with amphibious capacities, capable of passing from air navigation... more
AirlinesPhoto. Iberia’s first A-350 plane in final assembly stage
The aircraft will undergo tests on the ground and in flight
Iberia’s first A-350/900 airplane is in the final assembly stage at the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France, with its wings now attached to the fuselage and the engine pylons and horizontal and vertical s... more
OccurrencesFlames to the engine: US F-16 airplane unhooks external tanks
In the lake of Ogawara, Japan. Diplomatic "clutch"? -VIDEO
The Fighting Falcon based on the 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base more
IndustryAirbus delivers the A-350/1000 plane to Qatar Airways
It is the first of 37 aircraft to the launch customer
Airbus has delivered the world’s first A-350/1000 widebody airliner to launch customer Qatar Airways (QA) at a delivery event in Toulouse, France. The airplane is the first of 37 airplanes ordered by t... more
Aerospace5G kickoff at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang
Thales Alenia Space on the team for demonstration
5G communications technology is being showcased at the "Winter Olympics" in Pyeongchang, South Korea, as part of “5G Champion”, a "Horizon 2020" research project that is being financed by the European Com... more
DefenseUS Navy awarded contract to Fincantieri's subsidiary
For USD 15M
The US Navy awarded to Fincantieri’s subsidiary Marinette Marine a $15M contract to develop the design of a customized version of its FREMM vessels for the next-generation frigate of the FFG(X) program.Currently, 6... more
CargoEmirates SkyCargo transports satellite of the UAE
On B-777 airplane from Dubai to South Korea -VIDEO
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has transported KhalifaSat -the first satellite developed and built by Emirati engineers in the UAE at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).... more
AirlinesMeridiana becomes Air Italy: new look and style
Eight new aircraft to join the fleet in 2018
10 million passengers a year by 2022 more
Helicopters"Troubled waters" for helicopter rescue service and firefighting in Italy
Armonia SGR wants to expand its presence in both sectors
This is a very delicate period for the helicopter rescue service and firefighting sector. In the current year many contracts of the regions for firefighting and especially for helicopter rescue will expire,... more
AccidentsIran: Aseman Airlines' ATR-72/200 plane fell
66 people on board died
The aircraft crashed against Monte Dena more
IndustryB-737 MAX 9 plane awarded FAA certification
Aircraft now being prepped for delivery in the coming weeks
Boeing announced today that the B-737 MAX 9 aircraft has received an Amended Type Certificate (ATC) from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), officially certifying the airplane for commercial... more
SecurityEASA publishes the 2018-2022 EPAS
It also includes the Agency’s rulemaking programme -ATTACHMENT
The European Aviation Safety Agency published the 2018-2022 European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS), which also includes the Agency’s rulemaking programme. The EPAS, a key component of the European A... more
AirlinesAlitalia, "Be serious if you can"
Air France will not enter into the capital
Air France, through the declarations by its Chief Financial Officer, Frédéric Gagey, once again confirms that it has no intention of entering into the Alitalia's capital. The meeting between the French c... more
AirlinesAlitalia says: "in January most punctual airline in the world"
According to the report published by "FlightStats"
Placed third in Europe and sixth among major international carriers in 2017 more
Finance and economyAna Holdings: results 9M (April-December) 2017-2018
Overview, data-traffic and forecasts
Ana Holdings (Ana Hd) reported recently its financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2017.OverviewDuring the third quarter, the Japanese economy continued to show a steady recovery, with... more
CuriositiesMunich Airport: started test of robot in T2
"Josie Pepper" to provide information to passengers
Started yesterday, "Josie Pepper" the robot will be answering questions for passengers in T2. Whether they need directions to their gate or want to stop at a certain restaurant or shop it will look them... more
Sport aviationTurkey will host the "FAI World Air Games 2020"
The event is scheduled for September
Turkey will be the official host country for the "FAI World Air Games 2020", according to a contract signed last Wednesday by Kursat Atilgan, President of the Turkish FAI Member Türk Hava Kurumu (THK),... more
AccidentsSF-260D airplane crashes in Turkey
Two victims in the trainer accident
A SF-260D trainer aircraft of the Turkish Air Force crashed this morning with two people on board a few minutes after taking off from the Cigli-Izmir air base in the Smyrna district, central-west part... more
AirportsMiami Airport. Foreign Trade Zone cleared for landing
US DoC approves FTZ operations on MIA property
The Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) gained last week final approval from the US Department of Commerce (DoC) to designate Miami International Airport’s entire 3,230-acre land parcel as a Foreign T... more
Finance and economyPlanes-helicopters. Airbus: full year 2017 results
An outlook for 2018. ATTACHMENT
Airbus reported 2017 financial results and provided an outlook for 2018. It overachieved on its 2017 guidance for all key performance indicators, driven by a strong underlying performance. The highlights... more
DefenseItalian Aiad: can the ex-senator Nicola Latorre be the new president?
He is going to take Guido Crosetto’s place
There will be a new president for Aiad (Italian Aerospace and Defense Industries Association) very soon. According to AVIONEWS, Nicola Latorre, the PD leaving senator and ex-President of the Defense commission... more
AirlinesCobalt Air adds access to Abu Dhabi from Larnaca
It will use an A-320 aircraft to operate the new route
Cobalt Air announced a new three times weekly service linking Abu Dhabi with Larnaca, beginning on 25 February. The flying schedule to Abu Dhabi is timed to appeal to both business and leisure passengers. The ai... more