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HelicoptersAsahi Broadcasting Corporation chooses AW-169 helicopter
For electronic newsgathering role in Japan
Leonardo and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, the official distributor in Japan for the AW-169 and AW-139 helicopter models, announced today the signing of a contract with Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)... more
ReportHelicopters. Italy: rigged Hems rescue service contract, 4 arrests
Also two Babcock Mcs Italy managers at house arrest - 2 VIDEO
Prosecutor Gratteri: "Discovered step by step how to modify a tender ..." more
Fair and shows"Singapore Airshow 2018" (6-11 February)
The event takes place every two years -VIDEO
Every two years, high-level government and military delegations, as well as senior corporate executives around the world attend the "Singapore Airshow" to forge partnerships and seal deals in this region.... more
AirportsMiami: GOL, airport’s fourth airline serving Brazil
The carrier to begin daily Brasilia and Fortaleza flights in November
Brazilian low-cost carrier GOL has announced that it will return to Miami International Airport on November 4 with daily flights to Brasilia and Fortaleza. It will serve the two routes with 186-seat B-737-MAX8... more
Fair and showsEmbraer and SkyTech sign letter of intent
For up to six KC-390 aircraft
Embraer Defense & Security announced today, at the "Singapore Airshow", the signing of a Letter of Intent with aviation services company SkyTech for up to six new KC-390 multi-mission transport aircraft.The... more
ConferencesICAO and Singapore formalize joint agreement
Supporting next generation aviation professionals
While in Singapore yesterday to provide keynote remarks to the State’s sixth Aviation Leadership Summit, ICAO Council President Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu formalized a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) b... more
AerospaceNanoRacks adds Thales Alenia Space to team up
On commercial space station airlock module
NanoRacks announced yesterday that Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has been chosen as the latest partner in its commercial airlock program. TAS will... more
ConferencesIcao: Asia and Pacific ministers endorse joint declaration
On regional aviation safety and efficiency priorities
With the Asia and Pacific (APAC) air traffic market poised to become the world’s largest by 2022, ministers in charge of civil aviation representing 36 governments met together in Beijing last week to e... more
Civil aviationItalian Enav: 30mln kg of fuel saved in 2017 and 95mln kg reduction of CO2 emissions
New traffic attracted to Italian airspace
In 2017, airlines that flew over the skies of Italy saved approximately 30 million kg of fuel with a lower emission of CO2 into the atmosphere of about 95 million kg.Considering an average cost of jet... more
AirlinesAlitalia to launch new ‘Stopover’ service
to increase passengers and tourists to Rome
Promoting accommodation in Rome for international passengers with connecting flights to final destinations outside Italy. This is the aim of ‘Stopover Roma’, the new product launched by Alitalia in coo... more
ConferencesAircraft and events. IATA: Address infrastructure crisis to secure aviation’s future
Identified five fundamental areas that need to be protected
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling for urgent attention to address infrastructure challenges in order to secure the industry’s future.Alexandre de Juniac in his keynote address t... more
HelicoptersLeonardo strengthens support of Japanese helicopter fleets
With first service centre in the country
Leonardo and Shizuoka Air Commuter Corporation (SACC) of Japan announced the signing of a Service Centre Agreement to set up helicopter MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) capabilities in Mt. Fuji Shizuoka... more
IndustryBoeing debuts first B-737 MAX 7 airplane
First delivery to Southwest Airlines set for 2019
Boeing marked another airplane development milestone today as thousands of employees celebrated the debut of the first 737 MAX 7 at the company's Renton, Wash. factory.It is the third and newest member... more
IndustryNew A-330/800 airplane rolls-out of paintshop
One step closer to joining the A-330neo test fleet
The newest member of the A-330neo Family, the A-330/800 airplane, has rolled out of the paintshop, on track for its first flight mid-2018.The A-330/800 is the new generation 250 seater from Airbus’ twin a... more
AirportsAA: inauguration lounge and service at the LA airport
Part of the investment of 200 million dollars
American Airlines celebrated the opening of its new Flagship Lounge and Flagship First Dining facilities at Los Angeles International Airport, offering customers several options to dine, relax and get... more
HelicoptersEASA issues single POA to Airbus Helicopters
This replaces previous national approvals
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Airbus Helicopters have just implemented a new single Production Organisation Approval (POA). This replaces previous national approvals from France, Germany... more
Finance and economyFincantieri signs an agreement with the French State
For the acquisition of 50% of Stx France
Fincantieri SpA, through its subsidiary Fincantieri Europe SpA, signed last Friday a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of 50% of the share capital of STX France from the French State, represented... more
CuriositiesStreet food at Oslo Airport
With five trucks from around the world
The "Food Truck Festival" opened its doors last Friday to everyone travelling to destinations beyond passport control. Five food trucks are offering a wide range of great food from different corners of... more
PeopleRolls-Royce announces Civil Aerospace and Defence appointments
Chris Cholerton and Tom Bell
Rolls-Royce (RR) announces that Chris Cholerton, currently President – Defence, has been appointed as President – Civil Aerospace, and Tom Bell, previously Global Sales & Marketing for Defense, Space & S... more
AirlinesairBaltic opts for Oslo expansion
From this winter
Building on its existing multiple-daily service from its Riga hub, airBaltic is set to grow further at Avinor’s Oslo Airport with a twice-weekly Tallinn operation from this winter.Commencing on 28 October, L... more
AirlinesSIA to launch Melbourne-Wellington services
And daily flights To Canberra
Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced that it will introduce a new service that will connect Singapore and Melbourne to New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington. The new service will be introduced as part o... more
IndustryAir Sénégal confirms its order for two A-330neo aircraft
Order to boost the development of the new national carrier
Air Sénégal, its national carrier has signed a firm order for two A-330neo aircraft, the new re-engined version of the A-330 wide-body airliner. The order follows on from the Memorandum of Understanding s... more
AerospaceIndra and Zero 2 Infinity agreement to easy the access to the space
The collaboration agreement signed
Indra has signed a collaboration agreement with Zero 2 Infinity with a view to rendering more simple and accessible trips into space, a sector of enormous potential that continues opening up to private... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways introduces new baggage policy
Based on total weight rather than the number of bags checked in
Etihad Airways has introduced a new baggage policy tailored to varying customer requirements in the international markets it serves.The changes allow for a simpler baggage structure as the allowance for... more
AirportsNew routes from Bergen with Loganair
To Manchester and Inverness from this Spring
Scottish airline, Loganair has unveiled its schedule from Bergen this year, including two new routes to Manchester and Inverness.Travellers can now fly to five destinations in the UK with the carrier from... more
AirportsPrimera Air: non-stop service from Washington to London
From next August
Washington-Dulles International Airport announced that Primera Air will begin five weekly non-stop flights to London-Stanstead Airport on August 22, 2018. Primera Air is the latest in a series of new... more
AirlinesAvinor (Norway) continues to gain new destinations and country markets
Norwegian: new routes to Albania, France and Spain from February onward
More details of Norwegian’s S18 expansion plans at Avinor’s airports are revealed, with new routes to Albania, France and Spain to be introduced from February onwards.This summer low-cost carrier (LCC) Nor... more
AirportseasyJet opens a route to Berlin from Oslo Airport
Starting on Friday 3 August
Starting on Friday 3 August, Norwegian passengers will be able to travel to and from Berlin-Tegel with easyJet. In 2017, approximately 350,000 passengers travelled between Oslo Airport and the airports... more
AccidentsVar: collision in flight between 2 French military helicopters
5 occupants of two SA-341 Gazelle dead -VIDEO
The aircraft were in force at the Ealat, Ecole Aviation Légère de l'Armée de Terre more
CargoPlanes. CJ EU upholds the fines imposed by the Commission on a number of companies
For their participation in cartels in the international freight forwarding services sector
By decision of 28 March 2012, the Commission imposed fines amounting in total to €169 million on a number of companies by reason of their participation, in periods between 2002 and 2007, in various agreements a... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Aerolineas Argentinas sign a JBA
To cooperate in routes between Italy and Argentina
Alitalia and Aerolíneas Argentinas announced yesterday the signature of a Joint Business Agreement (JBA), which will allow both airlines to coordinate commercial efforts to provide business and leisure... more
DefenseHawaii: United States test missile defense system
For the US media the exercise was unsuccessful
The missile defense test conducted over the Hawaii islands (USA) on Wednesday morning by the Missile Defense Agency of the US Department of Defense would have been a failure: according to the US press... more
IndustryBoeing, Gecas, Travel Service: first 737 MAX aircraft delivery
In leasing from the commercial and financing arm of GE
Boeing, GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) and Travel Service, one of the largest carriers in the Czech Republic, celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 737 MAX airplane. Travel Service is leasing... more
AirlinesAirplanes and pilots. Spirit Airlines close to an agreement with workers
Five-year contracts with higher salaries and contribution to retirement plans'
After three years of negotiations Spirit Airlines and the representatives of its pilots seem to have come to an agreement: according to the workers' representatives the low-cost airline based in Miramar,... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo: first commercial transport of a vehicle in the bellies of Eurowings
A car was shipped from Cologne to southern Africa
Lufthansa Cargo recently carried out the first commercial transport of a vehicle from Cologne to southern Africa on board an A-330 Eurowings passenger aircraft on behalf of the logistics company IQS Group.... more
Civil aviationPlanes and results. Iata: 2017 marked by strong passenger demand
Record load factor
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for 2017 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) for the year ended 31 December rose 7.6%... more
AirportseasyJet comes back to Cologne-Bonn
For this Summer
Cologne-Bonn Airport has confirmed the welcome return of easyJet this summer, following the low-cost carrier’s (LCC) announcement of a new link with Berlin-Tegel. From 1 June, the LCC will add 33 weekly f... more
AirportsLOT Polish Airlines at Budapest
Kraków connection to commence
LOT Polish Airlines has announced its intention to add a six times weekly Q-400 service from Kraków to Budapest Airport, furthering an already strong and vital partnership between the airline and the... more
SecurityMunich Airport establishes center to fight cybercrime
Official opening of the Information Security Hub
Munich Airport has opened a new chapter in its IT security activities. At a special ceremony yesterday, the airport launched its Information Security Hub (ISH) – a competency center where IT specialists w... more
IndustryFirst A-321LR airplane completes maiden flight -VIDEO
The aircraft adds range up for transatlantic flight capability
Airbus’ first A-321LR (Long Range), MSN7877, has accomplished yesterday its maiden flight following a mission lasting 2 hours and 36 minutes. The aircraft powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines i... more
IndustryLeonardo still down in the stock market
The title had already fallen yesterday with the presentation of the business plan 2018-2022
Still down the stocks of Leonardo at the Italian Stock Exchange: after the -12% of yesterday this morning the price was -2.82% compared to the opening value.The reaction of the financial markets to the... more
Civil aviationEurocae and Ifatca: MoU to strengthen cooperation
Signed yesterday in Geneva
The International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations (IFATCA) and the European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment (EUROCAE) have agreed to work together on develo... more
HelicoptersH-145M helicopter launched 70mm laser guided rockets
During its firing campaign in Sweden
The successful capability enhancement for the H-145M helicopter continues. In the first weeks of December 2017 (but the industry communicated it only today), Airbus Helicopters demonstrated the ability... more
AirlinesAir France reinvents Business lounge in Hall L at Paris-"CdG"
It will open in two stages
Air France will reopen a completely redesigned, much larger and totally renovated Business class lounge. It is situated in Hall L at Paris-"Charles de Gaulle", Terminal 2. The 3,200 sm lounge will open... more
ConferencesICAO: Aliu praised official launch of the SAATM
Aviation supports seven million jobs in Africa
Addressing African leaders at the 30th African Union (AU) Summit this past week-end in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ICAO Council President Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu praised the official launch of the Single African... more
IndustryFirst A-321LR airplane completes maiden flight
On-going test-flight program for long-range aircraft
Airbus’ first A-321LR (Long Range) airplane, MSN7877, has accomplished its maiden flight following a mission lasting 2 hours and 36 minutes. The aircraft powered by CFM Leap-1A engines is now set to u... more
AirlinesS7 Airlines achieves its goal of serving Iceland
Moscow-Keflavik from next June
S7 Airlines, oneworld alliance member, has announced its intention to commence seasonal services to Keflavik Airport ‒becoming the Icelandic gateway’s only regular route to Russia. Beginning on 9 June, the... more
CargoAirplanes and results. Iata: freight demand up 9% in 2017
Strongest growth since 2010
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released full-year 2017 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) grew by 9.0%. This was more... more
IndustryProfumo: returning Leonardo to sustainable growth
A comment on the 2018-2022 business plan
"After a challenging 2017 in which we re-set expectations, we intend to deliver an Industrial Plan to return Leonardo to long-term sustainable growth" declared the CEO of Leonardo Alessandro Profumo commenting... more
IndustryATR to install a new FFS in Toulouse
The simulator will expand training capacity for -72/600 pilots
ATR, the turboprop aircraft manufacturer, will add a brand new Full Flight Simulator (FFS) to its Toulouse Training Center. Manufactured by CAE, this new simulator will allow crew members to receive training... more