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AirlinesAirplanes. Ryanair recognises unions as representative of its pilots -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Milan, Italy - As long as they are only its workers and reunited in a committee
"Ryanair today (Fri 15 Dec) announced that it has written to the pilot unions in Ireland, the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain and Portugal inviting each of them to talks to recognise these unions as the representative... more
PeopleAirplanes-helicopters and roles. Airbus BoD announces top management succession plan
Amsterdam, Holland - Tom Enders seeks no further mandate beyond April 2019; Fabrice Brégier to step down in February 2018 and Guillaume Faury to succeed Fabrice Brégier
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Airbus has decided on a series of executive changes that ensure an orderly succession in the executive leadership of the industry. Tom Enders (59) has advised the Board... more
HelicoptersPhoto. Project "Eagle" takes flight on an H-225 helicopter flying testbed
Marignane, France - The next steps of the campaign will focus on coupling "Eagle" with the automatic flight control system
Airbus Helicopters has gone a step further in the experimentation of its Project Eagle, with the in-flight validation of the innovative on-board image processing system. Performed on an H-225 flying testbed,... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Staff of the Italian ENAC is not involved in the strike of today
Rome, Italy - The Authority specifies it in a note
"With reference to the strike of today in the air transport, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) specifies that, in contrast with some press services reported it, the staff of the Authority is not... more
AirportsAvinor (Norway): Widerøe’s widening network
Oslo, Norway - At Bergen and Kristiansand airports
Avinor’s Bergen and Kristiansand airports welcome Widerøe’s announcement to add five new links and further frequency increases on existing services during 2018, significantly expanding the gateways’ connec... more
AerospaceTAS: three contracts signed to serve NASA deep space exploration
Rome, Italy - The industry partner in NextSTEP-2 adventure to support human spaceflight in the vicinity of the Moon
Thales Alenia Space (TAS) has signed three contracts in the frame of Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships (NextSTEP-2) activities with Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Orbital–ATK, to develop c... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and carriers. Star Alliance: MoU signed for joint cooperation
Beijing, China - With Air Chiana and Beijing Capital International Airport
In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed during the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB) meeting in Beijing, the same alliance, member carrier Air China and Beijing Capital International Airport... more
IndustryDelta Air Lines places order for 100 A321neo ACF aircraft
Atlanta, Usa - Underscores airline’s confidence in Airbus single-aisle family
Delta Air Lines today placed an order with Airbus for 100 of the manufacturer’s modern A-321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex configuration) aircraft. The US-based carrier selected the largest member of Airbus’ sin... more
Finance and economyLeonardo announces final tender results of offers to purchase certain USD denominated notes
Rome, Italy - The terms and conditions of the Offers are described in an offer to purchase (the “Offer to Purchase”) dated 15 November 2017
Leonardo SpA and its subsidiary Leonardo US Holding today announce the final tender results of the Company’s offers to purchase its outstanding 7.375% Guaranteed Notes due 2039 and its outstanding 6.250% G... more
AirlinesNiki airplanes grounded, the Austrian government will help the about ten thousand passengers abroad
Berlin, Germany - The company filed for insolvency after the decision of Lufthansa to exclude it from the transaction for Air Berlin
The operations of Niki -the Austrian airline which is a subsidiary of Air Berlin- ceased today. Yesterday afternoon the company filed to the court for insolvency and grounded its airplanes. The decision... more
SecurityAirbus CyberSecurity Predictions for 2018
London, UK - Threats via social media and Wireless networks will dominate next year
Researchers at Airbus’ external Cyber Security business have compiled their top technology predictions for 2018, based on trends identified at its Security Operations Centres in France, UK and Germany d... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. SuperJet International: new SVP commercial on board
Venice, Italy - It is Stewart R. Cordner, from England, 48 years old and interest in aviation
Stewart R. Cordner has been appointed today as Senior Vice President Commercial for SuperJet International (SJI). He joins SJI to take a leading role in the Sales & Marketing activities of the Sukhoi Superjet... more
AirportsMunich Airport: a long-term consulting contract from Turkish Airlines
Munich, Germany - In preparation for the opening of the Istanbul New Airport, scheduled for next October
Turkish Airlines (TK) and Munich Airport signed a long-term consulting service contract. As of now, Munich Airport will support the flag carrier of the Republic of Turkey and the hub carrier of the current... more
IndustrySaab-NTU Singapore: research collaboration agreement signed
Linkoping, Sweden - For five years
Defence and security company Saab and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), one of the world research-intensive institutions, have signed a five-year master research collaboration... more
IndustrySaab starts development and production in the UAE
Linkoping, Sweden - The business will be located to Tawazun Industrial Park, Abu Dhabi
Defence and security company Saab grows its presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by establishing development and production in Abu Dhabi. Today the industry inaugurates a capability centre for development... more
AirportsHamad voted as the "Best Airport in the Middle East", according to a survey
Doha, Qatar - At the "Global Traveler’s GT Tested Reader Survey Awards" in Los Angeles
Hamad International Airport (HIA) has been voted as the “Best Airport in the Middle East” at the "Global Traveler’s GT Tested Reader Survey Awards" in Los Angeles. The award recognises outstanding perfo... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Lufthansa renounces to acquire Niki
Berlin, Germany - For the Austrian carrier of Air Berlin now there is the risk of insolvency
With a press release that published yesterday Lufthansa announced that it will not proceed with the acquisition of Niki, the Austrian airline which is part of Air Berlin and that the German giant had planned... more
Finance and economyFirst closing of F2i's third fund: raising to EUR 3,1 bn
Milan, Italy - In early 2018 to Euro 3.3 billion; support also by PSP and GIC
F2I’s Third Fund successfully achieved its First Closing, raising approximately Euro 3,140 million. The amount is expected to increase, in early 2018, to Euro 3.3 billion, the maximum amount allowed u... more
IndustryLeonardo to provide baggage handling system at Kuwait City Airport
Kuwait City, Kuwait - The BHS will handle those of the more than 4.5 millon passengers per year
Leonardo has revealed that the company will design, supply and bring into service a complete Baggage Handling System (BHS) at Kuwait City International Airport’s new Terminal 4. The announcement was m... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Ryanair. Strikes guarantor: "Declarations by the airline outside the Italian Constitution"
Rome, Italy - The affirmations by its Authority President, Giuseppe Santoro Passarelli
About Ryanair we receive by Giuseppe Santoro Passarelli, president of the strikes warranty authority, and publish it leaving the same opportunity to possible replies: "The affirmations by Ryanair leadership... more
Sport aviationThailand takes gold in the "FAI World Paramotor League Cup 2017"
Losanne, Switzerland - France second and Poland third
The results of the "FAI World Paramotor League Cup 2017" are in, and the country soaring to the top of the rankings this year is Thailand. The Thai team’s total score of 103 points gave it a narrow v... more
AirlinesAirplanes and economy. Darwin Airline goes bankrupt
Geneva, Switzerland - The announcement yesterday at a workers' meeting
Darwin Airline goes bankrupt: the decision to withdraw the moratorium and declare bankruptcy was announced yesterday during a staff meeting. Because of financial difficulties a request for a concordatory... more
AirlinesRyanair threatens the crews of its airplanes in the event of strike
Rome, Italy - They might lose promotions, transfers or pay increases
In anticipation of the strikes in air transport that are expected on December 15th and in particular of the one between 1pm-5pm (local time) of pilots and cabin crew of Ryanair airplanes (see AVIONEWS),... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and events. ICAO signs new agreements to better align international aviation standardization
Montreal, Canada - With RTCA, EUROCAE, SAE and ARINC
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) concluded new technical information sharing agreements yesterday to help ensure greater alignment between its global standards for international aviation... more
IndustryNew Singapore Airlines A-380 airplane takes to the skies
Toulouse, France - First aircraft delivered with carrier’s latest cabin products and innovations
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has taken delivery of the first of five new A-380 aircraft scheduled to join the carrier’s fleet over the coming year, at a special ceremony hosted by Airbus in Toulouse. The a... more
Press releaseAirplanes and airlines. Ok by EC to partial acquisition proposal of Air Berlin by easyJet
Brussels, Belgium - Following several years of financial difficulties the German carrier filed for insolvency last August
The European Commission (EC) has approved unconditionally under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of certain assets of Air Berlin by easyJet. The Commission concluded that the transaction... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. All strikes announced for next December 15
Rome, Italy - The protests fixed for Friday are over ten
The Italian Transport Ministry unveiled the updated calendar of the strikes fixed in the air sector for next Friday, on December 15. 15/12/2017 Cub workers of airplane, airport and satellite activities... more
CuriositiesMIA welcomes the first Johnnie Walker store in the Americas
Miami, Usa - A limited-edition bottle (500 units) to consumers is currently on display and will be available for purchase from next March
Diageo Global Travel and Johnnie Walker announce the opening of a new luxury store in partnership with Duty Free Americas at Miami International Airport. The first of its kind in the Americas and MIA,... more
AerospaceAriane 5: flight VA240 -VIDEO
Colleferro, Italy - Arianespace has launched satellites 19, 20, 21 and 22 in the Galileo constellation
Arianespace has successfully launched satellites 19, 20, 21 and 22 in the Galileo constellation, using an Ariane 5 heavy launcher on behalf of the European Commission (DG GROW) and under a contract with... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in November 2017: positive trend continues
Frankfurt, Germany - Fraport's FRA home-base and Group airports report traffic growth
In November 2017, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) served more than five million passengers, achieving an increase of 21.1 percent year-on-year. However, November 2016 was characterized by a large number of strike-related... more
AirportsTurkish Airlines adds wide-body option to its Oslo operation
Oslo, Norway - Served by an A-330 airplane
Turkish Airlines will upgrade one of its two daily flights to Avinor’s Oslo Airport from its Istanbul-Ataturk base to an A-330 airplane service. Avinor’s Oslo Airport continues to ride the wave of ong... more
ConferencesAirplanes and events. ICAO: global experts to address how future navigation will manage forecast aviation growth and innovations
Montreal, Canada - GANIS has been organized back-to-back this year with a special supporting symposium focused on the safety and implementation challenges
ICAO Council President Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu welcomed a wide range of government and industry experts to ICAO yesterday to kick off the UN agency’s Second Global Air Navigation Industry Symposium (GANIS/2). Stressing t... more
Fair and shows"Gulf Defense and Aerospace" in Kuwait (December 12-14, 2017)
Mishref, Kuwait - 20 Countries represented
The fourth edition (2011, 2013 and 2015 years) of "Gulf Defense & Aerospace" takes place in Mishref (Kuwait), from December 12 to 14. 20 Countries represented (Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, France,... more
HelicoptersPhoto. H-160 helicopter’s third prototype has its carbon design livery
Marignane, France - Signature livery a nod to A-350XWB aircraft paint scheme
The third H-160 helicopter prototype has received a fresh coat of paint and now features a striking “carbon” livery designed as a nod to the A-350XWB MSN2 flight-test aircraft. Both aircraft are produced usi... more
AirportseasyJet launches three new services from Liverpool Airport
Liverpool, UK - The carrier has seen sustained expansion at "LJLA" in recent months
easyJet has today announced it will operate three new routes from Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" ("LJLA") next Summer, with departures to Dalaman (Turkey), Palermo (Sicily) and Pula (Croatia). The new... more
Fair and showsAirplanes. Leonardo at "GDA" exhibition in Kuwait (December 12-14)
Mishref, Kuwait - The industry presents technologies and competences in aeronautical, terrestrial and naval ambit
From December 12 to 14, Leonardo participates in the fourth edition of "Gulf Defense and Aerospace" ("GDA"), the international tri-service exhibition and conference held in Mishref, Kuwait. The company... more
Civil aviationIndustry nominee receives ICAO Walter Binaghi Air Navigation Commission Laurel Award
Montreal, Canada - Since 1999, seven other individuals have received this prestigious award
At the opening session of ICAO’s Second Global Air Navigation Industry Symposium (GANIS/2) yesterday, David Nakamura received the ICAO Walter Binaghi Air Navigation Commission Laurel Award. ICAO’s Air... more
AirlinesAlitalia to minimise inconvenience due to a Italian air traffic controllers strike
Rome, Italy - 4-hour on 15 December. 80% of passengers will fly on the same day
Alitalia was forced to cancel several flights, both domestic and international, due to industrial action made by some unions of the Italian air traffic controllers that have confirmed on 15 December a... more
Fair and showsMiddle East sustains its position as a top global trading partner
Dubai, UAE - The region records highest export growth in 2016 and 2017
The Middle East remains the world’s most important trading partner in the region despite a fall in oil prices, according to a report by World Trade Organisation (WTO). The report stated that the Middle E... more
IndustryQatar Airways reconfirms its order for 50 airplanes from A-320neo to A-321neo ACF model
Toulouse, France - This updated order replaces the original one placed in 2011
Qatar Airways has re-affirmed last December 7 (and unveiled it today) its earlier order for 50 A-320neo airplanes with a firm order for 50 A-321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex configuration). The selection... more
HelicoptersItaly signs orders for eight AW-139 helicopters (Coast Guard and Financial Police)
Rome, Italy - For rescue and border patrol; worth 112 million Euro; for delivery by 2018 and 2020
Leonardo announced today further orders for its AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopter for public service and security operations in Italy, with contracts for eight aircraft valued at approximately... more
IndustryNew entries at Leonardo company: Giancarlo Boi new head of press office
Rome, Italy - He will directly report to Raffaella Luglini, head of the communication
The rumour was circulating long lost about that soon a new player would have been integrated in the Alessandro Profumo's team, CEO of Leonardo -ex Finmeccanica. It is Giancarlo Boi, who leaves the role... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: airports issue reminder of real value of the EU Aviation Strategy
Brussels, Belgium - External markets as primary focus; responding to airlines' reaction
Following the publication by the European Commission of the Inception Impact Assessment on the EU airport charges directive, the European airport industry today expressed its view on the document, as well... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. ENAV: strikes next December 15
Rome, Italy - The national protest for four hours (1pm-5pm); other two ones at local level in the same time slot
Enav (Italian Flight Assistance Company) communicates that the Italian unions (Fit-Cisl and Ugl-TA) have announced a national strike for four hours (1pm-5pm) of next Friday, on December 15, 2017. Also... more
IndustryThe ATR-72/600 airplane tours West Africa
Toulouse, France - Today, about 100 aircraft are operated by 30 airlines in 18 African countries
From December 11 to 14, an ATR-72/600 plane in the colours of Air Sénégal will embark on a demonstration tour in three West African countries. The regional aircraft in the below-90-seats category will t... more
IndustryBelavia to add a further E-195 airplane to its fleet
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - For delivery in 2018
Embraer and Belavia, Belarusian Airlines, the national carrier of Belarus, announced a further firm order for one current generation E-195 jet for delivery in 2018. The firm order, with a list price value... more
CargoFirst A-330/300P2F airplane enters service with DHL
Toulouse, France - Express operations benefit from new-generation efficient mid-sized freighter
DHL Express has become the first operator to take delivery of the A-330/300 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) converted aircraft from Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the joint-venture between ST Aerospace and Airbus.... more
AirlinesAlitalia towards the definition of the sale to Lufthansa
Rome, Italy - There seems to be an understanding on a transfer value of about 300 million euros
At this point it would seem certain: it seems that Alitalia together with the Italian Government found an agreement on the sale to Lufthansa. According to well-informed sources it will be announced by... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Poland: maxi German investment in the aviation sector
Berlin, Germany - For the maintenance of PW1000G engines installed on A-320neo of Lufthansa
The delegates of Lufthansa Technik have recently announced to have planned the constitution in Poland of a maintenance facility of engines for aviation. It is a joint project that will be realized together... more
AirportsSki flights taking off in Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany - Eleven destinations as ideal starting points for ski trips
Skiing and winter holidays are becoming more and more popular with Hamburg passengers. Flights to the three most popular skiing destinations, Innsbruck, Salzburg and Klagenfurt, have carried 45 percent... more