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AirlinesAirplanes. Air France-KLM: 2017-2018 Winter schedule
Paris, France - Increasing capacity; 52 new routes; 102 Boeing equipped with its latest travel cabins
For the 2017-2018 Winter season (from 29 October 2017 to 24 March 2018), Air France-KLM is continuing its growth strategy by offering 52 new services. The Group is increasing capacity by 5.5% compared... more
Sport aviation14 October: Felix Baumgartner's record skydive from the edge of Space
Losanne, Switzerland - He set three FAI world records
On this day in history, Felix Baumgartner jumped from the edge of Space setting three FAI world records in the process. Felix Baumgartner, an Austrian skydiver and pilot, set three major FAI world records... more
HelicoptersAW-169 helicopter scores first contract success in the US emergency services market
Rome, Italy - Leonardo annonced it today at the "AMTC" in Texas
Leonardo announced today at the "Air Medical Transport Conference" ("AMTC") in Fort Worth, USA that Travis County, Texas has signed a contract for three AgustaWestland AW-169s for its STAR Flight program... more
ConferencesICAO SG highlights value of cooperation and assistance when addressing aviation sector growth
Montreal, Canada - During the "2017 Global Aviation Cooperation Symposium"
Speaking at the "2017 ICAO Global Aviation Cooperation Symposium" hosted by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) and the Athens International Airport, ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu delivered... more
Fair and showsSaab at "ADEX 2017"
Seoul, South Korea - The industry has a sgnificant presence in South Korea
Defense and security company Saab exhibits at the "Seoul International Aerospace and Defence Exhbition" ("Seoul ADEX 2017"), in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from 17 to 22 October. It is a major forum for... more
IndustryEmbraer announces order for six A-29 Super Tucano airplanes
São Paulo, Brazil - For an undisclosed customer
Embraer announced today a firm order for 6 (six) A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training aircraft from an undisclosed customer. The aircraft can be used for tactical and advanced training... more
AirlinesAirplanes and trends: 18 destinations selected in 2018
Milan, Italy - British Airways made its list of the top routes of the next year
British Airways has revealed its annual travel predictions for the year ahead selecting the top 18 must-see destinations for 2018. Highly-anticipated sporting events, new routes and TV programmes all... more
Fair and showsAirplanes, helicopters and event. "ADEX 2017" (October 17-22) in Seoul -VIDEO
Seoul, South Korea - The first four days for the exhibitors, the other two to the public
"Aerospace and Defense EXhibition" ("Adex") will take place from October 17 to 22, 2017, at the Seoul international airport. The first four days are dedicated to the exhibitors, while the other two to... more
Fair and showsDefence: "Bidec 2017", event from October 16-18 in Bahrain
Manama, Bahrein - The local defence forces are currently upgrading their capabilities and systems
Under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the "BIDEC – the Bahrain International Defence Exhibition & Conference", takes place 16-18 October 2017 at Bahrain International Exhibition &... more
HelicoptersExpanding presence in Japan includes first AW-189 helicopter for a Japanese customer
Rome, Italy - And the first firefighting configured AW-169 and two AW-139s
Leonardo announced today that it has significantly grown its market share in the Japanese helicopter market by securing orders for AW-169, AW-139 and AW-189 helicopters in firefighting configuration following... more
Fair and showsLeonardo at "Bidec" presents its M60 tank upgrade package
Manama, Bahrein - At the first edition of the event
Leonardo presents its M60 tank overhaul and upgrade programme, which offers a complete modernisation of the platform. The unveiling takes place at the first edition of the "Bahrain International Defence... more
Fair and showsLeonardo promotes its latest helicopters and defence electronics at Seoul "ADEX 2017"
Seoul, South Koree - The company’s AW-159 model provides a technology advantage to the Republic of Korea Navy
Leonardo will once again attend the Seoul International "Aerospace and Defence Exhibition" ("Seoul ADEX") -stand B82 in Hall B- from October 17-22. The industry is known in Korea as the provider of the... more
HelicoptersThird H-160 helicopter prototype joins the flight test campaign
Marignane, France - The PT3 performed its maiden flight at the company's headquarters this afternoon
The third H-160 prototype (PT3) performed its maiden flight at the Airbus Helicopters company’s headquarters this afternoon. PT3, with its cabin interior configuration similar to that of a serial aircraft, w... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia: on the 16th the opening of tenders. No offer for Alitalia in its entirety
Rome, Italy - Alitalia "in pieces". Did Delrio notice it?
To the knowledge of AVIONEWS the three commissioners of Alitalia did not receive any offer for a purchase of the airline under special administration that would leave the company as a whole. Lufthansa... more
Fair and shows"NBAA's 2017" with about 100 aircraft on static display and unveiled new models
Las Vegas, Usa - This year the Global 7000, G-600 and PC-24 made their debut at the show
The "National Business Aviation Association" (NBAA) yesterday brought to a close its 2017 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition ("NBAA-BACE"), and event organizers reported the show was an all-around... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Etihad Airways to launch flights to Azerbaijan
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Effective 2 March 2018
Etihad Airways has announced plans to launch scheduled flights between Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and Baku, the capital city of the Republic of Azerbaijan, effective 2 March 2018.... more
IndustrySepang Aircraft Engineering becomes a fully owned Airbus subsidiary
Toulouse, France - Boosting growth strategy of Services by Airbus in Asia Pacific
Sepang Aircraft Engineering (SAE), an MRO centre based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, partially owned by Airbus since 2011, has become a fully owned industry subsidiary, following the acquisition by the company... more
Civil aviationDSNA and IATA to cooperate on French ATM Strategy
Geneva, Switzerland - It is composed in five elements
DSNA, the French Air Navigation Service provider, and IATA, the International Air Transport Association, have agreed to cooperate on the development of a French Air Traffic Management (ATM) Strategy (FAS). In... more
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