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AirlinesLufthansa gets 81 airplanes of Air Berlin
Berlin, Germany - To announce the signature of the deal today at 12 was the CEO of Lufthansa Carsten Spohr
By the end of the year eighty-one airplanes of Air Berlin and their crews will officially become of Lufthansa: the German flag carrier won most of the fleet of the low-cost airline in a bankruptcy crisis... more
Science and technologyJapanese project wins "Airbus Award for Diversity in Engineering"
Toulouse, France - Fifth edition of UNESCO-backed Award is announced at global engineering deans’ conference in Canada
Airbus, a worldwide industry in aeronautics, space and related services and the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC), the global organisation for engineering education, have announced the recipient... more
IndustryBoeing, Air Force test team completes first KC-46 to KC-46 refueling aircraft
Washington, Usa - The first and second tankers transferred a total of 38,100 pounds of fuel over the course of the flight lasted four hours
A Boeing-US Air Force test team recently refueled a KC-46A tanker from another KC-46A tanker airplane for the first time. During the four-hour flight, the two aircraft successfully refueled each other... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Delta Air Lines announces September quarter profit -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Atlanta, Usa - Operational disruption following hurricane "Irma" that hit in particular its hub in Atlanta
Delta Air Lines yesterday reported financial results for the September quarter 2017. The highlights are: • September quarter 2017 GAAP pre-tax income of $1.8 billion, net income of $1.2 billion a... more
IndustryRostec assembles the 300th SaM146 engine for the SSJ-100 airplane at UEC–Saturn
Moscow, Russia - The engine completed its certification tests in 2010
The 300th Russian-French SaM146 current engine for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) aircraft has been assembled at UEC – Saturn (operating as part of Rostec's United Engine Corporation) and delivered t... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. EU: number of passengers carried at almost 1 billion in 2016 -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Brussels, Belgium - 54.4 million more than in 2015
In 2016, 972.7 million passengers travelled by air in the European Union (EU), up by 5.9% compared with 2015 and by 29.1% compared with 2009. Over this period, air passenger transport has steadily risen... more
Fair and showsAlitalia at "TTG Incontri": new flights to India and Maldives in winter schedule
Rimini, Italy - Plans for new long-haul routes in summer 2018
The Chief Commercial Officer of Alitalia, Fabio Maria Lazzerini, has presented today in Rimini – in the context of the International Tourim Fair "TTG Incontri" – the new 2017-2018 winter schedule beginning Sun... more
AccidentsEurofighter airplane crashes in Spain - VIDEO
Albacete, Spain - The aircraft was returning to the military base after a parade
An Eurofighter EF-2000 of the Spanish Air Force fell today at about 12:07 near the Los Llanos military base of Albacete in Spain. The airplane had participated in the air show that took place this morning... more
Fair and showsAirplanes. Embraer’s Phenom 300, Legacy 450 and 500 Business Jets awarded speed records by the NAA
Las Vegas, Usa - The ceremony during "NBAA 2017"
Embraer was awarded certificates by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) for speed records set by its Phenom 300, Legacy 450 and 500 business jets in a ceremony held during the "National Business... more
AirlinesCobalt Air launches new route
Larnaca, Cyprus - To Moscow from Paphos, Cyprus
Cobalt Air, the Cypriot airline, today (12 Oct) announced a new route from Paphos Airport to Moscow-Sheremetyevo Airport as part of its Winter 2017 schedule. Flights to Moscow begin on 29 October each... more
AirportsIntroduces high-frequency connections to Warsaw from Oslo Airport
Oslo, Norway - Connecting two Star Alliance hubs from S18
Avinor confirms LOT Polish Airlines’ move to join Oslo Airport with the introduction of a high-frequency connection to Warsaw, connecting two Star Alliance hubs from S18. Set to commence next March, A... more
AirportsAvinor (Norway's airports): air traffic increased in September
Oslo, Norway - Continued strong growth in Bergen and Oslo and good cargo figures at Oslo Airport
A total of 4,810,992 passengers travelled through Avinor's 45 airports in September. Oslo Airport's cargo figures show an enormous increase of 44% compared with the same month last year (August figures). Bergen... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and carriers. Distal&Itr Group, Cim Air and Spazio present at "TTG Incontri" newness of the airlines represented
Rome, Italy - Blue Air, BoA, Ethiopian, Lc Perù, Mahan Air, Srilankan, Ukraine, Ural, Aeromexico, Bangkok, China Airlines, Pegasus and Smartwings
The Distal&Itr Group, Cim Air and Spazio, the Italian pole specialized in the representations and supply of services to airlines and companies active in the world of transport and tourism, includes a portfolio... more
SecurityEUROCAE and CANSO commit to jointly develop standards on ATM issues
Paris, France - Including integration of UAS and Cyber-Security
The Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) and the European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment (EUROCAE) have agreed to work together on developing aviation industry standards, with... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in September and first nine months 2017
Frankfurt, Germany - Frankfurt Airport posts new daily passenger record; Fraport's Group airports perform strongly
In September 2017, some 6.2 million passengers traveled through Frankfurt Airport (FRA) - an increase of 5.4 percent on the previous year. This was the first time that FRA exceeded the six-million-passenger... more
IndustryEmbraer to establish major aviation training center in Johannesburg
Amsterdam, Netherlands - At OR Tambo International Airport
Embraer announced the establishment of a new training center at OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg. The Embraer Training Centre will open in the first half of 2018 and will be the first facility... more
CargoAirplanes and carriers. Emirates SkyCargo and Cargolux announce code-share
Dubai, UAE - Earlier this year both unveiled the start of a strategic partnership on a number of operational areas
Cargolux Airlines and Emirates SkyCargo have announced that they will be entering into a code-share partnership for air cargo transportation. The agreement was signed in Dubai by Nabil Sultan, Emirates... more
SecurityEASA inaugurates Singapore office
Cologne, Germany - To strengthen the partnership between CAAS and European Aviation Safety Agency
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) officially opened on 11 October 2017 a regional office in Singapore. Its Singapore office will strengthen the well-established partnership between the Civil Aviation... more
IndustryAircalin firms up order for two A-320neos and two A-330neo airplanes
Toulouse, France - New Caledonia upgrades its fleet with most fuel-efficient aircraft
Aircalin, the Noumea based carrier in the French territory of New Caledonia has firmed up its order for two A-320neos single-aisle and two A-330/900 wide-body aircraft. The A-320neo powered by Pratt... more
Fair and shows"Inter Airport Europe 2017": digitalisation and automation are decisive forces driving the future development of airports
Munich, Germany - Five companies awarded with prize for innovative products
The 21st edition of inter airport Europe, the International Exhibition for Airport Equipment, Technology, Design & Services, was officially opened yesterday at the Munich Trade Fair Centre. Until Friday,... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and "TTG Incontri 2017" (2). Ethiopian Airlines at the event
Rimini, Italy - As exhibitor at the tourist fair that starts tomorrow
Ethiopian Airlines will be present as exhibitor at the "TTG Incontri" in Rimini (October 12-14, 2017). It is the carrier that quickly grows in Africa in its more than 70 years of activity. It has established... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and airlines. "TTG Incontri 2017": the 54th edition of the tourist event begins tomorrow
Rimini, Italy - It takes place every year in October
"TTG Incontri" is the main marketplace of tourism B2B in Italy. The 54th edition will take place from October 12 to 14, 2017 in Rimini. It is an annual event in this month and with over 69,000 presences... more
Government actsAirplanes. Italian parliamentary act on Ryanair case, verification of EASA actions and rest cadences of flying staff
Rome, Italy - Presented by the Honourable Basilio Catanoso (FI)
"The Italian Honourable Basilio Catanoso (FI) has presented a parliamentary act addressed to the Prime Minister, to the Infrastructure and Transports Minister, to the Foreign Affairs and International... more
IndustrySaab signs contract with NATO for upgrading Norwegian air surveillance radars
Linkoping, Sweden - Deliveries will take place between 2017 and 2020
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) in Luxembourg for upgrading three SINDRE I air surveillance radars in Norway. Deliveries will take... more
AirportsFrontier Airlines launches service from Miami to eight new cities
Miami, Usa - Low-cost carrier also renews service to five ones
Officials from the Miami-Dade Aviation Department and ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines celebrated in the last days the launch of its fall/winter schedule, which includes eight new routes by the... more
CargoAircraft. IATA-WCO collaboration to improve air cargo efficiency and security
Geneva, Switzerland - Cargo-XML is recognized as the universal language for improving e-commerce
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) announced that IATA’s Cargo-XML messaging standard has been fully integrated into WCO’s Cargo Targeting System (WC... more
Fair and showsNbaa's Business Aviation Convention and exhibition (Nbaa-Bace)
Las Vegas, Usa - It is the sixth largest trade show in the USA
For any NBAA event, the top priority is the safety and security of all participants, and the organization is in coordination with federal, state and local officials to ensure that show participants are... more
AirportsAirplanes and results. Aci Europe: passenger traffic growth during August
Brussels, Belgium - Up 8.7% during the peak month
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today releases its air traffic report for August. The report is the only industry report that includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights: full service,... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and results. September BizAv traffic confirms sustainable growth trend -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Brussels, Belgium - A 5.7% rise traffic compared to the same period last year
Business aviation traffic figures for Europe over the month of September have once again confirmed 2017’s sustained growth trajectory, with a 5.7% rise in September traffic compared to the same period l... more
IndustryEmbraer: aircraft deliveries in 3Q17
São Paulo, Brazil - 25 commercial and 20 executive jets
During the third quarter of 2017 (3Q17), Embraer delivered 25 jet to the commercial aviation market and 20 airplanes to the business aviation market, of which 13 were light and seven were large aircraft. On... more
AerospaceAn Antarctic Greenhouse EDEN-ISS MTF shipped to Neumayer III station for testing under extreme conditions
Rome, Italy - Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio are partner in the international project to provide food for humans in space
The Mobile Test Facility (MTF) for the production of food and resources in a closed environment, part of the EDEN ISS project, has been shipped to the Neumayer III Antarctic station. It will be used to... more
Fair and showsBusiness aviation rises to the challenge of hurricane "Irma"
Las Vegas, Usa - US charter market is growing strongly, says Avinode
New data from Avinode, the world’s on-line marketplace for buying and selling air charter, shows business aviation responded superbly to hurricane "Irma". As "Irma" moved across the Atlantic, requests f... more
Fair and showsVector Aerospace: its full range of fixed-wing and helicopter support capabilities at "NBAA-BACE"
Las Vegas, Usa - The company signs PT6A service agreement with Australian aeromedical provider CareFlight
Vector Aerospace showcases its broad range of fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft support services at the "National Business Aviation Association"’s 70th annual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (... more
AirportsSaab signs contract for a digital solution at Cranfield Airport (UK)
Linkoping, Sweden - The airport is based 70 km northwest of London and owned by Cranfield University
Defence and security company Saab has been selected by Cranfield University, one of the top four commercial research universities in United Kingdom, to deliver a digital air traffic control system to Cranfield... more
CargoCommsoft builds on Central and Eastern European success with OASES contract win in Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria - With based cargo airline Cargo Air
Commsoft announced that it has signed a contract for the use of Oases with Bulgaria-based cargo airline, Cargo Air, to support its established airline cargo and passenger operations. Currently supporting... more
Fair and showsEmbraer launches the new Phenom 300E Business Jet airplane
Las Vegas, Usa - The industry announces comfort and connectivity enhancements to the Legacy 450 and 500 aircraft
Embraer unveiled the Phenom 300E light jet, its newest business aircraft, during a press conference at the "2017 National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), i... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Ryanair: schedule changes and punctuality, update
Dublin, Ireland - For September ad October and for those regarding the Winter schedule
Ryanair yesterday (9 Oct) updated its progress on the schedule change of 18,000 of its 800,000 flights between November and March as follows: For Sept/Oct cancellations (announced 18 Sep): – All 3... more
AerospaceSuccessful 3rd launch of 10 Iridium NEXT satellites
Cannes, France - Built by Thales Alenia Space
The third batch of Iridium NEXT satellites built by Thales Alenia Space (TAS) has been successfully launched by SpaceX from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. After the commissioning of the first... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: more than +7% in air travel compared to last year
Montreal, Canada - According to the 2017 edition of "World Air Transport Statistics" released by the Association
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced industry performance statistics for 2016 showing that system-wide, airlines carried 3.8 billion passengers on scheduled services last year,... more
Helicopters400th UH-72A Lakota helicopter delivered to US Army
Washington, Usa - The twin-engine aircraft has been selected by the Armed Force in 2006
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the US Army’s 400th UH-72A Lakota helicopter, fulfilling its contract requirements to date by delivering every aircraft on time, on budget and meeting the Army’s rigorous qua... more
IndustryHaitec and SJI sign agreement for maintenance support on the SSJ-100 aircraft
Frankfurt, Germany - All services will be performed in Germany
On October 9, 2017 HAITEC Aircraft Maintenance Gmbh (HTC) and SuperJet International (SJI) signed a Service Agreement for first-class line and base maintenance on the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) aircraft. This... more
Fair and shows"Inter Airport Europe" (2): the French offer (October 10-13 in Munich)
Munich, Germany - For the 6th time at the event
For the 6th time, the French airport industry will be very active at the "Inter Airport Europe" exhibition in Munich, with 25 companies representing the different sectors of the industry. They will be... more
HelicoptersMedical helicopters to receive 24/7 technical support
Moscow, Russia - Russian Helicopters has launched the TeMPo service
Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) has launched the TeMPo single technical support and customer service as part of implementing the after-sale service strategy. TeMPo will provide round-the-clock... more
Fair and shows"Inter Airport Europe 2017": exhibition presents technologies and solutions for the airport of the future
Munich, Germany - The most important exhibitor countries are France, the USA, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, China, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland
"Inter Airport Europe", the International Exhibition for Airport Equipment, Technology, Design and Services, takes place for the 21st time this year. From 10–13 October 2017, a total of 655 exhibitors f... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. ICAO Council condemns missile tests by Pyongyang
Montreal, Canada - And it urges the Country to comply with provisions that regulate the international civil aviation
The ICAO Council expressed last Friday its strong condemnation of the continued launching of ballistic missiles by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) over or near international air routes, w... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Strike in France tomorrow
Paris, France - In the context of a national protest of the interprofessional public sector
DGAC, the French civil aviation Directorate general, unveils a notice of strike that in the context of a national protest of the interprofessional public sector, will interest also the field of air transport... more
DefenseInternational Campaign to abolish nuclear weapons wins "Nobel Peace Prize 2017"
Rome, Italy - The awarding confims that disarmament represents a priority for the world's public opinion; Italy shares this vision
The awarding of the "Nobel Peace Price 2017" to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons confirms that nuclear disarmament represents a priority for the world's public opinion. Italy shares... more
AirlinesRyanair airplanes and pilots: O'Leary offers to harmonize salaries and better working conditions
Rome, Italy - In a letter the CEO apologized to pilots and opened to the requests received by the European bases
A letter of apology addressed to pilots with the promise of better working conditions: so -as press reported- the CEO of Ryanair Michael O'Leary invited the employees of the low-cost air carrier to not... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Alitalia asks redundancy pay extension to April 30, 2018
Rome, Italy - Cost avoidance and economic sustainability as purposes
"Alitalia sent today a letter in which it asks the treatment of unemployment insurance extension for further six months, from next November 1st, 2017 to April 30, 2018. The document has been addressed... more
AerospaceAVIO-EIB: contract signed for the financing (EUR 40 million)
Rome, Italy - The funds derive form the joint initiative of EIB and two Italian Ministries
Avio SpA informs that today it has signed with the European Investment Bank (EIB) the contract for the financing of Euro 40 million. Leveraging the above indicated financing, the industry intends to support... more