AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
101,119 news found
Press releaseBerlin-Brandenburg Airport: a statement issued to specify about new construction defects at BER
Berlin, Germany - According to which previously reportedly unknown TUV Reports
The Berlin-Brandenburg Airport issues a statement on media reports, according to which previously reportedly unknown TÜV (Technische Überwachungs-Verein) reports reveal new construction defects at BER.... more
ConferencesAirplanes and events. ICAO’s "IWAF/3" highlights global scope of aviation infrastructure challenges
Montreal, Canada - The forum concluded with more than 500 participants in Abuja (Nigeria)
The third annual ICAO World Aviation Forum (IWAF/3) concluded in Abuja, Nigeria last Wednesday, with more than 500 high-level participants from governments, development banks and international organizations... more
Sport aviationTeam USA wins gold in the 2017 FAI F3A World Championship for aerobatic aircraft
Losanne, Switzerland - Japan silver medal position and France third place
Reigning F3A World Champion Team USA triumphed once again in the 2017 FAI F3A World Championship for Aerobatic Model Aircraft, claiming the gold medal and hanging on to the “MAP Trophy” for another two... more
Civil aviation4DTM project: single view of air traffic routes in Europe for punctual flights
Madrid, Spain - 28 companies and bodies led by Indra are developing the solution
An European project is developing solutions and procedures to provide precise view of air traffic movements across the continent. The Four Dimensions Trajectory Management (4DTM) plan is addressing one... more
Civil aviationAIRE announced Rafal Milczarski as new President
Brussels, Belgium - Its member airlines call for urgent improvements in EU Air Transport Policy
At AIRE’s AGM yesterday morning in Brussels, Rafal Milczarski, CEO of Lot Polish Airlines, was appointed President of AIRE (Airlines International Representation in Europe). Michael Harrington, Managing D... more
IndustrySaab receives follow-on order for Sea Giraffe AMB in support of the US Navy’s LCS program
Linkoping, Sweden - The industry has also received an additional contract with options for delivery of another 11 systems in the program through 2024
Defense and security company Saab has received an additional order from General Dynamics for delivery of its Sea Giraffe AMB naval radar for the United States (US) Navy’s Littoral Combat Ships LCS 28 a... more
CuriositiesFrankfurt Airport introduces reusable bamboo cups for coffee to go
Frankfurt, Germany - About 25,000 hot beverages are passed across the counters of FRA Airport’s restaurants and cafés every day
“A cup or a pot?” For decades this was the main query when it came to enjoying coffee in a German restaurant or café. Today the question is: “disposable or bamboo?” An increasing number of coffee drinkers... more
DefenseBrahMos missile has been launched for the first time from a Su-30MKI airplane
New Delhi, India - The announcement of the test that was conducted yesterday was given by the Indian Ministry of Defence
The launching of a BrahMos cruise missile from a Su-30MKI fighter airplane was tested for the first time yesterday morning in India: the news of the announcement by the Indian Ministry of Defence was reported... more
AirlinesAlitalia airplanes. Investment firm Cerberus seeking alliance with easyJet?
Rome, Italy - It would be aimed to get to the acquisition of the Italian airline; meanwhile also for Calenda the offer from Lufthansa "must be improved"
If in the hearing with the unified Commissions for Transport, Productive activities and Labour that took place yesterday in Rome the extraordinary commissioners of Alitalia Luigi Gubitosi and Stefano Paleari... more
IndustrySaab to expand remote tower services on the Swedish market
Linkoping, Sweden - To provide air traffic control to the airports in Malmö, Östersund, Umeå and Kiruna
Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions has been selected by the Swedish Air Navigation Service Provider, LFV to provide remote digital air traffic control to the airports in Malmö, Östersund, Umeå and Kiruna. The co... more
Sport aviationSwiss Dario Neuenschwander wins the "FAI Drone Racing World Cup" title 2017
Lausanne, Switzerland - It attracts more than 430 different pilots from 37 countries
Switzerland’s Dario Neuenschwander hurtled his way to the front of the field in the "FAI Drone Racing World Cup 2017", fighting off competition from 433 drone pilots from 37 countries. His overall score o... more
Civil aviationIATA: NewGen ISS approved by PAConf will modernize, transform agent-airline settlements
Geneva, Switzerland - Last year, it approved the development and introduction of three pillars; a fourth one is now added
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the Passenger Agency Conference (PAConf), composed of IATA’s member airlines, adopted Resolutions for the full implementation of the N... more
HelicoptersElitaliana's helicopters fly towards Armenia
Yerevan, Armenia - Commander Giulivi met the Minister of Transport of the Asian Country with the aim to start a cooperation
Elitaliana aims to bring Italian excellence in Armenia: led by its CEO Alessandro Giulivi a delegation from the oldest Italian helicopter company met Vahan Martirosyan -Minister of Transport, Communication... more
CuriositiesMiami tops list of 10 best US airports for traveling with kids
Miami, Usa - In the top ten there are also Pittsburgh, Portland, San Francisco, O'Hare, Boston, Seattle, Minneapolis, Dallas and Atlanta
These are 10 US hubs for travelling with kids, according to a list published on mommypoppins.com. 1 Miami International Airport 2 Pittsburgh International Airport 3 Portland International Airport 4... more
AirlinesAirplanes Alitalia. Gubitosi and Paleari: placing Alitalia and bringing inside what was outsourced, in particular maintenance activities
Rome, Italy - They said in the audition with the unified Commissions for Transport, Productive activities and Labour
Increasing productivity, rationalization and a cange in the corporate culture are some of the many aspects on which the management of the three extraordinary commissioners -Luigi Gubitosi, Stefano Paleari... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Alitalia (4) recorded June-October 2017: + € 73.9m EBITDA; - € 20.9m net result
Rome, Italy - The results explained by the commissioners during their hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
Alitalia’s Special Commissioners during the today’s hearing at the Chamber of Deputies have presented the performance of the administrative management in the period between 1 June and 31 October 2017. Total rev... more
AirlinesAlitalia airplanes (3). Gubitosi: revenues at +1% in 2017 and a 9% increase in productivity in terms of flight hours in 2018
Rome, Italy - The manager confirmed to the unified commissions for Transport, Productive activities and Labour the data that were anticipated in these days
Alitalia will close 2017 with a revenues growth of about 1%: the extraordinary commissioner of the airline Luigi Gubitosi said to the unified Commissions for Transport, Productive activities and Labour... more
AirlinesAirplanes Alitalia (2). Gubitosi: handling is one of the best areas of the company
Rome, Italia - It was underlined by the commissioner who was speaking at the unified commissions for Transport, Productive activities and Labour
"Handling is a very important area and I must say in which Alitalia is very efficient" Luigi Gubitosi said during the informal audition today with the unified commissions for Transport, Productive activities... more
Press releaseCiset about events of these last days on Vitrociset
Rome, Italy - The company intends to specify some points
We receive by Ciset and publish it, leaving the same possibility to potential replies: "Following to the recent news diffused on the Italian press regarding a supposed transfer operation, in favor of... more
CuriositiesAirplanes. Business destinations by the Italians: France and Germany confirmed leadership
Milan, Italy - UK at the third place; NY main hub at intercontinental level
France and Germany have confirmed their "leadership" also in the first nine months of 2017, from an economical point of view for Italy: the first increases of 0.9%, according to an analysis of the expenses... more
Finance and economyAirplanes. IATA: African Development Bank sign MoU to advance Africa’s aviation
Abuja, Nigeria - Between Alexandre de Juniac and Akinwumi Adesina
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for collaboration to boost the aviation... more
IndustryA-350/1000 airplane is certified by EASA and FAA
Toulouse, France - With Type Certification achieved, the model is ready for first delivery
Delivery of the first A-350/1000 –the longest-fuselage version of Airbus’ A-350 XWB jetliner– is planned before year-end following the aircraft’s Type Certification by the European and US airworthiness authori... more
ConferencesICAO encourages greater international openness and cooperation in aid of more efficient ATFM
Singapore, Singapore - While visiting Singapore, Liu also held bilateral discussions on global and regional priorities
ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu told ICAO Member States yesterday that in order for them to safely and efficiently manage forecast growth, and optimize the social and economic benefits of increased international... more
HelicoptersSouth Korea's National 119 Rescue Headquarters acquires two H-225 helicopters
Seoul, South Korea - New order will bring its all-Airbus fleet to six aircraft
Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract from South Korea's National 119 Rescue Headquarters for the purchase of two additional H-225 aircraft. The National 119 Rescue Headquarters currently operates... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Uvet and Blue Panorama: the aim of the acquisition is the growth of the whole Group
Milan, Italy - The president Patané announced that the new company should start operations in January
Uvet acquires Blue Panorama and aims with decision to its relaunch: it was announced at the "BizTravel Forum" yesterday in Milan by Luca Patané, President of the Group that works in the field of tourism... more
Civil aviationICAO and Nigeria focus on aviation commitments and strategic planning to optimize sustainable economic growth
Montreal, Canada - On the eve of its IWAF/3, being hosted by Nigeria this year in its capital Abuja
On the eve of ICAO’s Third World Aviation Forum (IWAF/3), being hosted by Nigeria this year in its capital Abuja, ICAO Council President Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu held high-level bilateral meetings with t... more
AirlinesIberia boosts Milan-Madrid route with more flights
Madrid, Spain - The Spanish airline will operate four daily services from Linate, and a fifth daily one from Malpensa
Starting on 22 January 2018, Iberia will improve its services to passengers flying from Milan. The Spanish airline, which currently operates four daily return Madrid-Milan flights, two to the Linate airport... more
Fair and shows"Milipol Paris", the event dedicated to homeland security (November 21-24, 2017)
Paris, France - In 2015 and despite difficult circumstances it attracted 949 exhibitors
"Milipol Paris" is the event dedicated to homeland security. The 20th edition takes place from 21 to 24 November 2017 at Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre. In 2015, and despite difficult circumstances,... more
SecurityAirplanes and cybersecurity. Airlines and airports fight against threats
Rome, Italy - According to a research released by Sita
The air transport industry has cybersecurity as a top priority with 95% of airlines and 96% of airports investing resources into major cybersecurity programs or pilots over the next three years. Yet research... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA introduces I-ASC survey to enhance safety through a culture
Geneva, Switzerland - Virgin Australia was one of the early adopters of it
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the IATA Aviation Safety Culture (I-ASC) survey to support airlines in the implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and building a strong... more
AirlinesEtihad-Swiss flights become all B-787 aircraft services
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Geneva to join Zurich as carrier’s fifth European Dreamliner destination
Etihad Airways’ flights to and from Switzerland will become an all-B-787 operation with the aircraft being deployed on the Abu Dhabi–Geneva route, effective 25 March 2018. The Dreamliner flights to... more
IndustrySIA selects Airbus for A-380 aircraft retrofit programme
Toulouse, France - 14 airplanes currently in service to receive airline’s new cabin products
Airbus has been selected by Singapore Airlines (SIA) to provide cabin retrofit services for 14 A-380 aircraft currently in service with the carrier. The retrofit programme, which will be undertaken at... more
AccidentsCollision between airplane and helicopter in England, one of the four dead was a Vietnamese
London, United Kingdom - On Friday a Cessna 152 crashed into a Guimbal Cabri G2, the two aircraft had departed from the same airfield
It will be necessary to wait for the conclusion of the probe of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) -the agency of the British Department of Transport that investigates air accidents- to know... more
PeopleThe extraordinary sales of John Leahy for Airbus
Rome, Italy - The deals signed in Dubai are another milestone in a great career, but now questions arise on who is going to be his successor
After the record high sales that were signed on November 15 at the "Dubai Airshow" -273 A-320neo aircraft plus 157 A-321s to the private equity firm Indigo Partners (see AVIONEWS) and 90 A-320s to CDB... more
CuriositiesSaint Helena Airport: flights inaugurated
Rome, Italy - In this remote island in the south Atlantic Ocean recently an airport has been inaugurated to welcome tourists
Saint Helena Airport is an international airport on Saint Helena, a remote island in the south Atlantic Ocean, in the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha. The construction... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: air transport generates USD 9.6B in GDP in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The sector supports 300,000 jobs, according to a study on behalf of the Association
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced new data showing that aviation and aviation-induced tourism contribute $9.6 billion to Argentina’s economy and support 300,000 jobs, equivalent t... more
IndustryEmbraer KC-390 airplane arrived in the USA for a series of flight trials
Jacksonville, Usa - For the next two to three weeks
The new Embraer KC-390 multi-mission military transport and tanker jet will start a series of flight trials in the United States as part of its flight test campaign for certification. The aircraft left... more
DefenseIndian Ocean: six Somalian pirates chased and stopped by Italian Navy
Rome, Italy - The rear admiral Gregory conducted the operation from the "Virginio Fasan" frigate
Six Somalian citizens suspected of having tried to boarding a fishing vessel from Seychelles and a container ship with Panamian flag last Friday and Saturday in the Indian Ocean, were captured by the Italian... more
Science and technologyNew technologies across competitiveness, sustainability among winning projects of "2017 Innovation Award"
Milan, Italy - Leonardo: an investment of 10,000 employees and €1.4 billion each year in research and development
With the goal of investing in youth and research, rewarding the ideas and creativity of scholars and Leonardo employees, and an opportunity to highlight the promotion of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering... more
Science and technologyMathematics made simple: the partnership establishes interactive exposition
MIlan, Italy - Between the National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan and Leonardo
If man did not know about math, he would not rise a single foot off the ground, Galileo Galilei said a few centuries ago. In the new interactive Mathematics Lab, developed by the National Museum of Science... more
Civil aviationTuvalu becomes ICAO’s 192nd Member State
Montreal, Canada - Following its official adherence to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention)
Tuvalu has now become the 192nd Member State of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) following its official adherence to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention). ICAO... more
PeopleMBDA: VP Nancy Di Carlo to lead Strategic Business Development
Arlington, Usa - She has more than 30 years of leadership experience in the DoD
MBDA Incorporated announces that Nancy Di Carlo has joined the company as Vice President, Strategic Business Development. She is responsible for the planning and execution of long-term business development... more
IndustryAvolon finalized deal for 75 B-737 MAX airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Agreement includes firm orders for 55 MAX 8s, 20 MAX 10s and options for 20 MAX 8s
Boeing and Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, yesterday finalized an order for 75 B-737 MAX airplanes. The confirmed order is for 55 MAX 8s and 20 MAX 10s, with options for 20 additional... more
AirlinesAlitalia: certified by Iata for baggage tracking
Rome, Italy - Italian airline is the first in Europe to obtain it
The Italian carrier communicates that: "Alitalia is the first airline in Europe to obtain the readiness certificate for compliance with IATA Resolution 753 for its baggage handling operations at Rome-Fiumicino... more
HelicoptersDelivery of 16 AW-101 Norwegian all-weather SAR helicopters started
Rome, Italy - They will be operated by the local Royal Air Force and replace the Sea King aircraft currently in service
Leonardo announced that the first of 16 AW-101 allweather search and rescue helicopters has been delivered to the Norwegian Ministry of Justice & Public Security. The aircraft departed its Yeovil facility... more
Press releaseItalian unions: handling workers at national airports on strike next Tuesday
Rome, Italy - The protest for four hours (1-5pm) to respect contract
"An Italian strike next Tuesday November 21 for four hours (1-5pm) by all workers of the handling companies (baggages, passenger transport, check-in) in all national airports". The protest jointly announced... more
PeopleClaude Hurley appointed new president of the ICAO Air Navigation Commission
Montreal, Canada - For one year term; his mandate begins next January 1, 2018
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has appointed Capt. Claude Hurley to a one-year term as President of the ICAO Air Navigation Commission (ANC), the UN civil aviation... more
AerospaceLuxembourg Government signed contract with aerospace company
Brussels, Belgium - The Country adopted a positive juridical context to the industries in the sector
Luxembourg has turned out to attract seven companies of the Grand Ducky (Kleos Space, Ispace, Planetary Resources, Deep Space Industries, GomSpace, Blue Vision, Spire), after constitution of experts committee... more
IndustryIndiGo takes delivery of its first ATR-72/600 aircraft
Toulouse, France - The Indian carrier will use its new fleet of this series to substantially expand its regional network
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, today took delivery of its very first ATR-72/600. The airline and industry announced earlier this year an agreement for the acquisition of 50 -72/600 a... more
AirportsCeremony at Budapest Airport as the new pier reaches highest point
Budapest, Hungary - Only eight months after construction commenced
Only eight months after construction commenced, the building of the new pier on the T2B side at Budapest Airport (Pier B) has already reached its top level. At the ceremony, Budapest Airport and construction... more