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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
UAS-DronesHeron 1 aircraft completes one year of flight operations for the Bundeswehr in Mali
Munich, Germany - The UAV system’s maiden flight took place in November 2016 after the contract was signed in June 2016
The Heron 1 UAV system, which is stationed at the Gao air base for the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) as part of the UN’s MINUSMA m... more
AirportsAirplanes. Aci Europe: strong growth continued in October with passenger traffic
Brussels, Belgium - Up 7.8% during this month in question
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today releases its air traffic report for October. The report is the only industry report that includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights: full service,... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers 1,400th E-Jet airplane to American Airlines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - It is an E-175 model
Embraer delivered its 1,400th E-Jet, an E-175, during a ceremony at its industrial facilities in São José dos Campos, Brazil. American Airlines took delivery of this milestone aircraft and selected Envoy A... more
Civil aviation"International Civil Aviation Day": issued a joint statement to celebrate it
Montreal, Canada - “Working together to ensure no country is left behind” is the theme
The Council President and Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu and Fang Liu respectively, issued a joint statement today in celebration of International... more
AerospaceCosmo SkyMed celebrates ten years; present and future of the satellite system
Rome, Italy - The event celebrated the successes of the most demanding undertaking by Italy in the Earth Observation field
The present and the future of the COSMO-SkyMed satellite system, which over the ten years since the first satellite was launched, has changed the way the Earth is observed, ensuring essential information... more
ConferencesAirplanes and events. New ICAO SAM Plan to coordinate South American transport cooperation and progress
Montreal, Canada - The new project focuses on four key priorities
Congratulating the States of the ICAO South American (SAM) Region for their recent progress in meeting the targets of the Bogotá Declaration, the President of the ICAO Council, Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu,... more
Science and technologyAlitalia: on-line check-in more popular than check.in at airport desks
Rome, Italy - Record number of digital check-in (56%)
Alitalia’s passengers are increasingly using digital tools to travel. According to the latest data gathered by the company, on-line check-in (through the Alitalia App, the alitalia.com website and self-service c... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways increases Maldives frequency
Abu Dhabi, UAE - From daily to 11 flights a week in summer 2018
Etihad Airways today announced four additional weekly flights on the Abu Dhabi–Malé route, taking frequency to the Maldives to 11 services a week. The extra flights will be effective from 15 June 2018. In ad... more
HelicoptersAS-565MBe helicopter deliveries to Mexican Navy completed
Marignane, France - The final two multi-mission Panther aircraft out of an order for ten
The Mexican Navy has received its final two AS-565MBe Panther aircraft during a delivery ceremony at Airbus Helicopters in Marignane. With their order for ten units in 2014, the Mexican Navy became the... more
IndustryCALC takes delivery of its first A-320neo airplane
Toulouse, France - Leased to Frontier Airlines
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC), the Hong-Kong based lessor, has taken delivery of its first A-320neo aircraft, and in parallel celebrated handing it over to lessee Frontier Airlines. CALC... more
Airports"Aci Airport Exchange" in Muscat (2): Hamad Airport brings its vision and future plans to the event
Doha, Qatar - HIA’s participation cements its position as one of the world’s leading airports
Hamad International Airport (HIA) is actively participating in the "ACI Airport Exchange" as a Gold Sponsor. The event is hosted in Muscat –Oman from December 5–7, 2017 and will gather several leading exp... more
IndustryKC-46A Tanker airplane for USAF completed first flight -VIDEO
Washington, Usa - Newest aircraft moves closer to delivery after airborne operational checks
The first KC-46A tanker airplane that will be delivered to the US Air Force next year successfully completed its first flight and airborne tests yesterday, taking off from Paine Field at 10:32 am PST and... more
ConferencesAircraft and conferences. Aci Europe: airport industry braced for multi-faceted demands of growth
Muscat, Oman - Traffic growth, capacity and congestion, optimising existing capacity, this year's themes, airports and carbon emissions
The "11th ACI Airport Exchange conference & exhibition" takes place in Muscat, Oman this week, hosted by Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC), under the theme “Leading airports toward operational e... more
AirlinesCALC: 100th aircraft delivery by taking its first A-320neo to US carrier Frontier Airlines
Hong Kong, China - Foray into Latin American market through cooperation with JetSmart
CALC, a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider for global airlines, celebrated its 100th aircraft delivery with the debut delivery of an A-320neo passenger jet to Frontier Airlines. This is the... more
PeopleAutogrill: Alessandra De Gaetano appointed COO Spain
Milan, Italy - She replaces Octavio Llamas. Chief Operating Officeer Iberia
Autogrill announces Alessandra De Gaetano’s appointment as its new Chief Operating Officer Spain replacing Octavio Llamas, Chief Operating Officer Iberia, who isleaving the Company. Alessandra De Gaetano r... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: strong airline profitability continues in 2018
Geneva, Switzerland - Operating margins squeezed by rising costs
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts global industry net profit to rise to $38.4 billion in 2018, an improvement from the $34.5 billion expected net profit in 2017 (revised from... more
AirlinesIberia boosts Puerto Rico as holiday destination
Madrid, Spain - Flights from Madrid to San Juan to be resumed next March
Iberia will boost its Puerto Rico flights in 2018. From the 26 March to the 26 October, it will resume its non-stop route from Madrid to San Juan with three return flights a week, though from 4 June to... more
IndustryLeonardo's sales of artillery aiming systems are on-target
Edinburgh, UK - With EUR 50m exports in 2017
Leonardo has announced sales this year of over 150 units of its ‘Linaps’ artillery pointing system and over 100 FIN 3120 Inertial Navigation Units (INU), worth together more than 50M Euros, signalling a s... more
IndustryATR-72/600 FFS in Paris receives EASA certification
Toulouse, France - Today the industry has five training centers
ATR, the world’s turboprop manufacturer, has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its new ATR-72/600 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) based at its Paris Training Center. T... more
AirportsFrom Berlin to Warsaw with LOT
Berlin, Germany - Twice daily but a third flight will be added from next JUne
LOT Polish Airlines now flies twice daily from Tegel Airport to Warsaw. The Polish carrier operates the route with modern Bombardier Q-400 regional aircraft and Embraer regional jets. The flights to Warsaw... more
AirportsBudapest Airport sets another record as traffic
Budapest, Hungary - It exceeds 12 million
Traffic at Budapest Airport has broken another record, as the number of arriving and departing passengers exceeded 12 million by the end of November. As a result of the dynamic growth, more than one million... more
AerospaceEsri signs global enterprise agreement with Airbus DS
Rome, Italy - The core GIS will be expanded
Esri, the global reference in spatial analytics, announced that it entered into an enterprise agreement with the intelligence program line of Airbus Defence and Space. With this new agreement in place,... more
CuriositiesMiami Airport opens four new art exhibits
Miami, Usa - Ahead of Art Basel Miami Beach
This month, passengers traveling through MIA can have a Miami Art Week experience without even leaving the airport – thanks to four new exhibits by Miami-based artists opening just ahead of Art Basel M... more
SecurityIndra in developing the Eurofighter airplane new simulator version
Rome, Italy - Incorporating the latest developments in the European fighter jet, the simulator will be the system capable of covering all the needs for training in countries with aircraft
We receive it and publish it: Indra has begun developing a new version of the Eurofighter simulator, which will train the pilots of one of the world's most advanced fighter jet aircraft. The system... more
IndustrySaratov Airlines adds two further E-195 aircraft
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - And it extends Embraer pool program
Russian operator Saratov Airlines has extended their Flight Hour Pool Program agreement with Embraer until 2021 to continue providing repairable component support for the airline’s E-Jets fleet. Saratov A... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines named airline of the year by a magazine
Fort Worth, Usa - The carrier made investments in new-generation aircraft, but also in services and routes
American Airlines has been selected as the "2017 Airline of the Year" by "Global Traveler" — the magazine for luxury business and leisure travelers — and its Advisory Board. The carrier also won awa... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space received award for the MEONext solution
Rome, Italy - By Space & Satellite Professionals International in the category “Humanitarian”
Thales Alenia Space was honored today by winning a 2017 Better Satellite World Awards for its MEOLUT Next solution. This award was given by Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) at London’s p... more