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Fair and shows"Inter airport China": interest from suppliers met at European edition push booked exhibit space
Beijing, China - To 85% of capacity to this event that will take place in September 2018
The 8th edition of "inter airport China" will be held at China International Exhibition Center, Beijing from 5th to 7th September 2018. "inter airport China", the largest and most comprehensive exhibition... more
PeopleWashington Airports Authority named Carl Schultz
Washington, Usa - As Interim VP for Airline Business Development; he replaces Mike Stewart
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority on Thursday appointed Carl Schultz as interim vicepresident for airline business development, succeeding Mike Stewart, who has been named vicepresident and... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Alitalia: meeting commissioners with Lufthansa delegation
Rome, Italy - It is part of a series of talks that will continue with all interested parties
Alitalia unveiled yesterday that: "The special commissioners of Alitalia –Luigi Gubitosi, Enrico Laghi and Stefano Paleari – have met yesterday with a delegation from Lufthansa. The meeting is part of... more
AccidentsAirplane accident in Tanzania, eleven people died
Dodoma, Tanzania - A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft crashed while flying to the Serengeti
An airplane fell in the area of the Empakaai crater in Tanzania on Wednesday for not yet eastablished reasons. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan of the Coastal Aviation company had departed from Arusha (Tanzania)... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Airshow 2017". Boeing: landmark deals, highlights broad portfolio; airplanes and not only
Dubai, UAE - Announced 296 commercial jet orders and commitments, valued at about USD 50 billion
Boeing won large commitments across its twin- and single-aisle commercial airplane families, debuted key capabilities including the CST-100 Starliner docking and KC-46 refueling simulators, and announced... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA urges swift GASeP implementation
Geneva, Switzerland - Four areas and four elements
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the swift implementation by States of the first Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP) which was established this week by the Council of the International... more
AirlinesAlitalia airplanes. Getting into the details of the Lufthansa's offer
Rome, Italy - The commissioners of the Italian airline should meet today a delegation of the German Group
Italian national newspapers wideley reported about the meeting that in the strictest confidence seems to be scheduled for today with the extraordinary commissioners of Alitalia -Luigi Gubitosi, Stefano... more
Fair and showsAir Sénégal orders two A-330neo airplanes
Dubai, UAE - First airline in Africa to purchase the latest fuel-efficient widebody aircraft
Air Sénégal, the national carrier of Senegal, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for two A-330neo aircraft, which is the new re-engined version of the "best-selling" A-330 widebody airliner. T... more
Curiosities“Yoga on the Fly” at Denver Airport is just a trial
Denver, Usa - Kim Day is its CEO
Recently opened “Yoga on the Fly” at Denver International Airport (DEN) was on a trial basis and temporary, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed was informed on November 15. Over 58 million passengers travel thr... more
PeopleMike Stewart appointed VP and Airport Manager for Dulles International
Washington, Usa - Current Airport Manager Brian Leuck retiring in December
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority named Mike Stewart as vicepresident and airport manager for Washington-Dulles International Airport at Wednesday’s monthly meeting of the board of directors. H... more
PeopleWashington Airport. Airports Authority BoD elects new officers for 2018
Washington, Usa - They are Earl Adams Jr., Monica Hargrove and Warner H. Session
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board of directors elected Warner H. Session to serve as its next chairman and Earl Adams Jr. to serve as vice chairman at its meeting Wednesday. The board... more
Civil aviationThe first SkyTeam lounge in the Americas is in Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada - Seventh one around the world
SkyTeam inaugurated officially a new lounge at Vancouver International Airport, its first facility in North America. The announcement was already made last June in Cancun, Mexico. Currently it offers... more
AccidentsLet L-410 airplane crashed in Russia
Moscow, Russia - Six people died, one little girl survived
An airplane with seven people on board among whom two crew-members fell in the Khabarovsk Region, in Eastern Russia; the accident occurred yesterday at 1:30 pm (local time). The aircraft a Let L-410UVP-E20... more
Fair and showsWizz Air: order for 146 A-320neo Family aircraft
Dubai, UAE - Fleet renewal and expansion
Wizz Air Holdings announced yesterday that, following a competitive selection process, it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus relating to the purchase of a further 146 A-320neo family... more
ConferencesICAO Council endorses new Global Aviation Security Plan
Montreal, Canada - To improve international coordination, response, and planning to counter threats to civil aviation passengers, cargo, aircraft and facilities
The ICAO Council took an historic step in endorsing the very first Global Aviation Security Plan to improve international coordination, response, and planning to counter threats to civil aviation passengers,... more
Airports"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: traffic results in October
Warsaw, Poland - During the first ten months of 2017, more passengers have been handled at it than in the whole of last year
During the first ten months of 2017, more passengers have been handled at Warsaw "Chopin Airport" than in the whole of last year. At the end of October, 13,480,000 passengers travelled through Warsaw airport.... more
Fair and showsCDB Aviation confirms order for 90 A-320neo Family aircraft
Dubai, UAE - Sound financial investment for leasing company
Dublin based CDB Aviation Lease Finance DAC (CDB Aviation) announces a firm order for 90 A-320neo Family aircraft during the "Dubai Airshow 2017". The contract was reached in two steps: an original purchase... more
Fair and showsEmbraer introduces best-in-class 5,800-ft cabin altitude on Legacy airplanes
Dubai, UAE - Deliveries of these aircraft will commence in the first quarter of 2018
Embraer announced yesterday the enhancement of the flight experience aboard its Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 mid-cabin business jets. The cabin altitude of these two revolutionary aircraft is already considered... more
CargoEtihad Airways launches all-cargo flights at MIA
Miami, Usa - New Abu Dhabi service is airport’s second freighter route in the Middle East
Miami International Airport welcomed in the last days its first weekly flight by Etihad Cargo –the cargo division of Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates. The new scheduled f... more
Fair and showsFalcon Aviation expands its commitment to the H-160 helicopter
Dubai, UAE - The first version to enter service in 2019 will be the passenger transport one
Falcon Aviation and Airbus Helicopters have signed a new MoU at the "Dubai Airshow" expanding their commitment to the H-160 adding three additional aircraft to the original Letter Of Intent (LOI) signed... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space’s radar sounder chosen for "Juice" mission
Rome, Italy - To explore Jupiter’s icy moons
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has been chosen by the Italian space agency ASI to develop an instrument called RIME (Radar sounder for Icy Moons Exploration)... more
Tilt-rotorsAirplanes-helicopters. V-22 Osprey (tilt-rotor) fleet tops 400,000 flight hours
Philadelphia, Usa - Including both CV-22 and MV-22 variants
Boeing and Bell Helicopter Textron company announced yesterday the Bell Boeing V-22 fleet of tiltrotor (airplane-helicopter) aircraft, including both CV-22 and MV-22 variants, has surpassed the 400,000... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: an offer to purchase certain USD notes du 2039 and 2040 -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - And the redemption in full of the USD notes due 2019
Leonardo communicates that its subsidiary Leonardo US Holding, today announced offers to purchase up to $200 million combined aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 7.375% Guaranteed Notes due 2039... more
Science and technologyThe Solar Impulse Foundation launches the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions
Bonn, Germany - And the countdown to select 1000 solutions that are profitable to protect the environment
Following the success of the first solar flight around the world, the Solar Impulse Foundation has officially launched the second phase of its action –the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions– during COP... more
Fair and showsIndigo Partners: commitments for other 430 airplanes of A-320neo family
Dubai, UAE - It doubles existing orders; worth USD 49.5bn
Airbus, Indigo Partners’ four portfolio airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase by the four airlines of 430 additional A-320neo Family aircraft. The airplanes will be allocated a... more
Fair and showsflydubai signed deal for 225 B-737 MAX airplanes
Dubai, UAE - Airline commits to the newly launched MAX 10, /9s and more /8s
Boeing and flydubai signed a landmark agreement today for 225 B-737 MAX airplanes with a list price value of $27 billion. The deal represents the largest-ever single-aisle jet order –by number of airplanes a... more
Press releaseCiset Srl believes necessary to specify some points
Rome, Italy - With reference to the news appeared on the press in the last days
We receive by Ciset, and publish it, leaving the same opportunity to potential replies: "In connection with the news appeared on the press in the last days, Ciset Srl considers necessary to specify... more
Fair and showsUnited Arab Emirates orders five C-295 aircraft
Dubai, UAE - Deliveries will begin in the 4Q of next year
The United Arab Emirates Air Force & Air Defence has ordered five C-295 medium transport aircraft. The agreement, announced at the "Dubai Airshow", takes the C-295 orderbook past 200, underlining the... more
CuriositiesNew advertising campaign for Emirates -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - To launch its new First Class private suites
Emirates has released its advertising campaign for the airline’s game-changing First Class private suites, fronted by TV celebrity and motoring expert Jeremy Clarkson. This follows hot on the heels o... more
Fair and showsWataniya Airways, MoU for 25 A-320neo Family aircraft
Dubai, UAE - MoU signed during the "Dubai Air Show"
Golden Falcon Aviation, the exclusive aircraft provider of Wataniya Airways (WA)has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 25 A-320neo Family aircraft. The agreement was signed at the "Dubai Airshow... more
Fair and showsRostec Corporation participates in "Dubai Airshow 2017"
Dubai, UAE - The Corporation and its holding companies showcase newest civil and military developments
Rostec Corporation participates in "Dubai Airshow 2017" that takes place from 12th to 16th November in Dubai, UAE. The Corporation and its holding companies showcase newest civil and military developments. Its... more
Fair and showsADA expands AW-139 helicopter fleet
Dubai, UAE - Abu Dhabi Aviation already operates 15 aircraft
Leonardo announced yesterday that Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) has signed a contract for two additional AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The announcement was made during an official ceremony at... more
Fair and showsLeonardo starts collaboration with company in Dubai for cyber security sector
Dubai, UAE - To provide integrated solutions
Leonardo and MVP Tech have announced at the "Dubai Air Show" (12–16 of November) that they are partnering to provide integrated cyber security solutions in UAE. The two companies will offer customised s... more
Fair and showsFirst delivery Falco EVO surveillance drone aircraft to launch customer in the Middle East
Dubai, UAE - Announced during the "Dubai Airshow 2017"
Leonardo, at the "Dubai Air Show 2017" exhibition, has announced the completion of the first delivery of its Falco EVO Remotely-Piloted Air System (RPAS) to its launch customer in the Middle East. The... more
SecurityAirplanes and security. Iata calls for valuable lessons to be learnt from PED ban
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Four key areas
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for aviation security to be further strengthened by addressing four key areas: (1) closer government-to-government cooperation to eliminate... more
Fair and showsBoeing forecasts market for 3,350 new airplanes in Middle East over next 20 years
Dubai, UAE - Growing airport hubs, diverse business models, infrastructure investments driving regional demand
Boeing forecasts that airlines in the Middle East will need 3,350 new airplanes over the next 20 years, valued at an estimated $730 billion. The industry presented its 2017 Current Market Outlook (CMO)... more
IndustrySaab completes first door plug delivery to Airbus
Linoping, Sweden - It is part of a contract from March 2015
Defence and security company Saab has successfully delivered its first doors from the Door Plug 3 work package to Airbus’ Final Assembly Line in Hamburg. The delivery is part of a contract from March 2... more
AirportsAutogrill: partnership to expand in main North American and European transport hubs
Milan, Italy - With the UK brand Pret A Manger enriches the Group's portfolio
Autogrill announced the signing of an agreement with Pret A Manger based on which the Group will open Pret shops in major airports in North America and in airports and railway stations in Europe, including... more
Fair and showsEmirates: order for B-787 airplanes
Dubai, UAE - Worth USD 15.1 billion, announced at "Dubai Airshow"
Emirates announced a USD 15.1 billion (AED 55.4 billion) commitment for 40 B-787/10 Dreamliner airplanes. In the presence of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister... more
MuseumsEtihad Airways: opening of museum with A-380 airplane fly-by and helicopters -VIDEO
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The inauguration last Saturday
Hundreds of visitors from around the world, attended last Saturday’s official public opening celebrations of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, were treated to a low-level fly-by of the Jean Nouvel designed museum b... more
AirportsWarsaw Government: ok to the new mega national airport
Warsaw, Poland - Its name CPK, "Centralny Port Komunikacyjny"
With an official motion of last November 7 the Warsaw Governmnt gave the authorization to the construction of a new mega airport named "Centralny Port Komunikacyjny", in a word "CPK". The preparatory... more
AerospaceContract to supply the telemetry transmitter of the European Ariane 6
Madrid, Spain - First agreement of Thales Alenia Space in Spain in the launchers segment
Thales Alenia Space (TAS) has signed a contract with ArianeGroup, prime contractor and design authority of Ariane 6, to design, develop, qualify and manufacture the telemetry transmitter of the new European... more
CuriositiesEtihad Airways: international chefs gathered in the occasion of a competition
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The "Taste the World" trophy assigned to chef Kotaro Noda
Etihad Airways brought renowned international chefs to Abu Dhabi to compete in the final of the ‘Taste the World’ competition. On the last day of the festival, Linda Celestino, Vice President Guest Exp... more
AirlinesSudan introduces airline to boost trade with Uganda
Rome, Italy - Tarco airlines that will ferry both cargo and passengers
Uganda's coffee exports to Sudan are set be boosted by the introduction of Tarco airlines that will ferry both cargo and passengers. Sudan is the second single importer of Uganda's coffee taking more... more
AirportsNorway: growth in passenger numbers for October
Oslo, Norway - So far this year over 45 million passengers have travelled through Avinor airports
A huge 4.8 million passengers travelled through Avinor airports in October, representing growth of 4.7 per cent compared with the same month last year. The growth was evenly distributed, with 4.7 per cent... more
AirlinesUganda: new impulse to the coffee export in Sudan thanks to Tarco Air
Kampala, Uganda - The carrier will transport as cago on passenger flights
Uganda's coffee exports to Sudan are destined to be boosted with the introduction of Tarco airline airplanes that will ferry both cargo and passengers. Sudan is the second single importer of Uganda's... more
IndustryConfirmed: Tonino Di Murro acquires Vitrociset
Rome, Italy - As already published by AVIONEWS in September
The businessman from Abruzzo Tonino Di Murro, owner of the 51% of the FG Tecnopolo Holding of Rome, purchased from the Dutch right company Croce International all Ciset Srl that controls 98,5% of Vitrociset... more
AirlinesAir Berlin airplanes. Lufthansa: more flights to meet domestic request and lower prices
Berlin, Germany - The seats increased in prices after failure of the carrier and 60 aircraft grounded out of 140
Carsten Spohr, CEO of Lufthansa, in an interview made yesterday to the German newspaper "Bild" spoke about the necessary adjustments to the German air transport system after the failure of Air Berlin... more
Finance and economyItalian ENAV: BoD approves the first nine months 2017 results -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - Margin expansion driven by growth in traffic and efficiencies
The Board of Directors of ENAV SpA, held today under the chairmanship of Roberto Scaramella, approved the preliminary results at 30 September, 2017. The highlights: • En-route and Terminal traffic g... more
Civil aviationIATA: top agenda for Africa
Kigali, Rwanda - Five priorities: safety, connectivity, blocked funds, ATM and Human capital
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted five priorities which must be addressed for aviation to deliver maximum economic and social benefits in Africa. These are: - Enhancing... more