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Fair and shows"Helitech 2017". GHS becomes launch customer for Airbus Helicopters' FlyScan data analysis software
London, UK - The industry signed a contract with German operator during the event
Airbus Helicopters signed a contract with German operator Global Helicopter Service (GHS), making them the launch customer for the company’s new FlyScan service, software that helps customers to analyse a... more
HelicoptersAW-169 helicopter to support Chinese Polar Scientific Exploration Missions
Rome, Italy - To PRIC, with delivery in early 2019, the aircraft will be performing iceberg sighting
Leonardo announced yesterday that the Polar Research Institute of China (PRIC) has purchased an AgustaWestland AW-169 light intermediate helicopter. The aircraft, which is planned to be delivered in early... more
IndustryLincad developing new multi-channel battery conditioning system for transportation of batteries
London, UK - It will be available for purchase from early 2018
Lincad, the designer and manufacturer of specialist military batteries, chargers and power management systems, announced the development of a new multi-channel battery conditioning system. The new battery... more
Fair and shows"Helitech 2017" (2). CityAirbus demonstrator passes major propulsion testing milestone
London, UK - Project on track for maiden flight in 2018
Airbus Helicopters has recently completed the first full-scale testing for the propulsion system of the CityAirbus demonstrator –a multi-passenger, self-piloted electric vertical take-off and landing (... more
DefenseSaab to provide MMR for USCG Off-shore Patrol Cutter
Linkoping, Sweden - The order value amounts to USD 16.8M
Defense and security company Saab has received an order from the US Navy to provide the Sea Giraffe Agile Multi Beam (AMB), Multi-Mode Radar (MMR). The order value amounts to USD 16.8M (140 MSEK). Saab’s S... more
DefenseSaab Combat Management System announced as choice for Royal Australian Navy
Sydney, Australia - For RAN's fleet of nine future frigates
Defence and security company Saab has been identified by the Australian government to provide the tactical interface to the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) fleet of nine Future Frigates. The Saab 9LV Combat M... more
CuriositiesQatar Airways: "Best cabin service" and "Best Food and Beverage"
Doha, Qatar - Winners recognised by members of the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX)
Qatar Airways has been awarded 'Best Cabin Service' and 'Best Food and Beverage' at the "2017 APEX Passenger Choice Awards" held during the annual "APEX Expo". The airline also received the evening's highest... more
AirlinesThe business plan for Meridiana is arriving?
Olbia, Italy - The unions talks in advanced phase
A few days ago Qatar Airways acquired 49% of AQA Holding, the new parent company of Meridiana, while the remaining 51% is controlled by Alisarda. Now italian labor unions are waiting for a new business... more
HelicoptersAW-169 helicopter obtains first Danish order
London, UK - Two units for the Uni-Fly A/S operator with deliveris in the first quarter of 2018
Leonardo announced today the signing of a contract with Uni-Fly A/S of Denmark for two AgustaWestland AW-169 light intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft will enter service in the first quarter... more
AirportsCologne-Bonn boosts Moroccan connections
Cologne, Germany - Operated by Air Arabia Maroc
Continuing to develop its solid route network, Cologne Bonn Airport has welcomed its fifth connection to Morocco, its latest link operated by Air Arabia Maroc. Celebrating the inaugural flight of the low-cost... more
Helicopters"Helitech 2017". Royal Thai Police becomes first H-175 helicopter operator in Asia Pacific
London, UK - New aircraft to join existing fleet of Airbus helicopters for various missions
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has received two H-175s from Airbus Helicopters, making it the first in Asia Pacific to operate the newest rotorcraft. The RTP will be using this super medium aircraft, equipped... more
SecurityMissing Malaysia airplane. The final report published on MH370 flight
Canberra, Australia - The aircraft was disappeared on March 8, 2014
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has just published the results of the inquiry about the MH370 flight. The plane of Malaysia Airlines disappeared from radars on March 8, 2014 and despite the... more
DefenseLeonardo establishes new site in Western Australia to deliver on major defence contracts
Sydney, Australia - It will be committed on engineering, integration, installation and through life support
Leonardo continues to invest in Australia by opening a new site in Western Australia, through its subsidiary Selex ES Australia Pty Ltd. The addition of this new site confirms its commitment to growing... more
Civil aviationEmirates Airline and the Airbus Foundation fly relief goods to UN depot in Dubai
Hamburg, Germany - The tarpaulins and ropes can be used for replacing destroyed roofs, as temporary shelter in destroyed areas or even as water tanks
Emirates Airline, the Airbus Foundation and the NGO Welthungerhilfe have joined forces to bring emergency shelter items from Hamburg, Germany, to the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD)... more
HelicoptersThe AW-189K helicopter presented at "Helitech 2017"
London, UK - It will be powered with new generation Aneto-1K engines by Safran Helicopter Engines
Leonardo announced today a further step to expand the range of capabilities available to the market with the introduction of the AgustaWestland AW-189K helicopter. Under this designation, the successful... more
SecurityHamad Airport and Sita: strategic partnership to innovative solutions
Doha, Qatar - A MoU signed during an event took place at the Qatar's airport
SITA and Hamad International Airport (HIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which provides a framework for the two partners to trial and enhance innovative passenger processing solutions... more
AirlinesRyanair: September traffic data
Dublin, Ireland - Load factor rose 2% points to 97%
Ryanair today (3 Oct) released September traffic statistics as follows: Traffic grew 10% to 11.8m customers Load factor rose 2% points to 97% Rolling annual traffic to September grew 12% to 127.3m... more
Fair and showsHelicopters. "Helitech International 2017" from October 3-5
London, UK - The expo and conference event dedicated to the rotorcraft sector
"Helitech International" is one of Europe’s largest exhibitions and conference events, takes place in ExCeL London from 3rd – 5th October 2017. Network with 4,000+ rotorcraft industry professionals and... more
Fair and showsSaab at "Pacific 2017" with a Swordfish aircraft, but also systems and missiles
Linkoping, Sweden - Other key products at the event
Defence and security company Saab will display its latest technologically advanced and innovative solutions in naval systems at the "Pacific 2017" exhibition in Australia 3-5 October 2017. The Saab 9LV... more
HelicoptersVector Aerospace celebrates 35th year servicing Chinook helicopters
Gosport, UK - The company provides airframe, avionics and component support for the RAF's fleet of sixty units
Vector Aerospace Corporation, a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is celebrating its 35th anniversary servicing the Boeing Chinook heavy-lift helicopter... more
Fair and shows"Pacific 2017" is dedicated to the maritime and naval technology
Sydney, Australia - The event is not open to the general public
"Pacific 2017", the biennial Pacific International Maritime Exposition, takes place in Sydney from Tuesday 3 to Thursday 5 October 2017. As the only comprehensive international exhibition of its kind... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters at "Helitech 2017"
Marignane, France - Display at the show includes H-125, H-135, H-145 and H-175, as well as the company’s HCare customer support offer
Airbus Helicopters' presence at this year’s "Helitech International air show", which takes place from 3-5 October at ExCeL London. On the stand an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) H-145 and an H-125 f... more
IndustryRostec’s holding is shortlisted to supply systems for a Russian-Chinese long range aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The final selection of suppliers of systems will begin before the end of 2017
Technodinamika holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) has been shortlisted as a candidate to supply systems and components for Russian-Chinese long range wide-body CR-929 aircraft. The final selection... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Ryanair: cancellations and punctuality, update
Dublin, Ireland - Of 20,000 of its 800,000 flights between September and March
Ryanair today (2 Oct) updated its progress on the cancellation of 20,000 of its 800,000 flights between September and March as follows: For cancellations announced on 18 Sep: – All 315,000 customers r... more
Fair and showsAerostar takes next step to expand civil aircraft MRO capacity
Bucharest, Romania - And it prepares for first A-320neo base maintenance visit
Aerostar SA– the Romanian aerospace company– is exhibiting at "MRO Europe" (October 3-5) with two senior company representatives – Ovidiu Buhai Director Aviation MRO & Upgrades Division, and Cristian Koren... more
IndustryTai won another package from Airbus
Ankara, Turkey - The A-320Neo family has two engine options
Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI) has won the business from Airbus, the aircraft manufacturer, covering the Design, Build and Supply of “Pratt and Whitney (PW) Nacelle Fan Cowl” for the A-320Neo Air... more
AirlinesMonarch into special administration, airplanes cancelled and problems for 110.000 passengeres on their way
London, United Kingdom - With an unprecedented operation the British government started the repatriation of their citizens abroad
Monarch Airlines is since last night in special administration for bankruptcy: with a decision that surprised everyone the Luton (United Kingdom) based low-cost air carrier announced a few hours ago the... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Emirates and flydubai announce first code-share routes
Dubai, UAE - With the start of the partnership
Following the commencement of their partnership, Emirates and flydubai today announced that Emirates will expand its network to 29 flydubai destinations across three continents. The new partner network,... more
Museums“MRJ Museum” at aircraft’s development and manufacturing site
Tokyo, Japan - It will open on November 30
On November 30 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) will hold the grand opening of the “MRJ MUSEUM,” an exhibition venue dedicated to the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet), Japan’s first passenger jet c... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space to provide X-band Transmitter for South Korea’s KPLO lunar orbiter
Madrid, Spain - To deliver data from Moon to Earth
Thales Alenia Space (TAS) has signed a contract with the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, KARI, to deliver the communications equipment for the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter mission (KPLO), a lunar... more
IndustryEmbraer announces firm order for 20 E-Jet aircraft from SkyWest
São José dos Campos, Brazil - It has a value of USD 914 million
Embraer today announced a firm order from SkyWest, Inc. (SkyWest) for 20 E-Jet aircraft. The order has a value of USD 914 million, based on current list prices, and will be included in Embraer’s 2017 t... more
AerospaceAriane 5: flight VA-239 -VIDEO
Kourou, French Guyana - The tenth mission in a row by Vega only a month ago
Arianespace has successfully launched the Intelsat 37e communications satellite for the operator Intelsat, along with the BSAT-4a digital TV broadcast satellite for manufacturer SSL (Space Systems Loral)... more
ConferencesFostering Diversity around the world, The IAC success story by the IAF
Adelaide, Australia - The event finishes today
The 68th International Astronautical Congress held in Adelaide, Australia on 25–29 September 2017 ended Friday 29 September. More than 4.500 space enthusiasts coming from 84 countries gathered in the w... more
ConferencesICAO SG calls on UNSC for international support of the Global Aviation Security Plan
Montreal, Canada - During a comprehensive update presented in the last days
In a comprehensive aviation security update presented in the last days to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu called on this UN prominent body to promote greater... more
Civil aviationIATA: air transport supports job creation in Peru ($4.4B in GDP)
Lima, Peru - According to a study conducted by Oxford Economics on behalf of the Association
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced new data showing that aviation and aviation-induced tourism support 280,000 jobs and contribute $4.4 billion to Peru’s economy, equivalent t... more
Conferences"Compliance Council 2017", an approach based on integrity for a sustainable business
Rome, Italy - The declarations by Chairman De Gennaro and CEO Profumo of Leonardo
An approach based on integrity as the key factor for being a reliable partner in the long term, for clients, suppliers and all stakeholders in general. This is the goal of the “Compliance Council”, an... more
SecurityDrones: fresh efforts by the Commission to put safety first. Funding half a million euros
Bruxelles, Belgium - Today a fresh push to speed up the implementation of EU-wide rules for the use of drones in the European Union
More than 1200 safety occurrences - including near-misses between drones and aircrafts - were reported in Europe in 2016, which underlines the pressing need for a modern and flexible EU regulatory framework.... more
Finance and economyRosteс sum up the preliminary results of 2017
Moscow, Russia - By its CEO Sergei Chemezov during a speech
Russian State Corporation Rostec presents its preliminary results of 2017. It was declared by Rostec CEO Sergei Chemezov during the speech in The Council of Federation of the Federal Assembly of the Russian... more
AirportsAthens International Airport receives IATA’s “Fast Travel Gold Award”
Athens, Greece - Airport offers Fast Travel services and innovation providing more convenience to travellers
The Athens International Airport has been recognized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) by receiving the Fast Travel ‘Gold Status’. This status recognizes those airports that have imp... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: strong performance at airports -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Milan, Italy - With +8.4% revenue growth
The Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA yesterday examined and approved the consolidated revenue performance, as of 31 August 2017. Group Autogrill posted in the first eight months of 2017 revenue... more
Finance and economyAircraft. Embraer supports the establishment of a WTO panel to analyze subsidies to Bombardier
São Paulo, Brazil - To examine more than USD 3 bn received from the Governments of Canada and Quebec
Embraer supports the establishment of the panel at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva to examine more than USD 3 billion in subsidies Bombardier received from the Governments of Canada and Quebec.... more
PeopleAirplanes (2). Italian Farnesina: "New development prospects for Meridiana following investment by Qatar Airways
Rome, Italy - The satisfaction by the Minister Alfano
The acquisition by Qatar Airways of 49% of Meridiana signals a turning point for the future of the company and Italian air transport, further enhancing the value of the nation's tourist heritage, especially... more
HelicoptersUpgraded Brazilian Navy Super Lynx helicopter makes successful maiden flight
Rome, Italy - First of eight Mk21A aircraft to undergo major upgrade
Leonardo announced the successful maiden flight of the first of eight upgraded Brazilian Navy Super Lynx Mk21B helicopters at its Yeovil facility, in southwest England, on 28th September 2017. The Super... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Completion of the Meridiana agreement by Qatar Airways and Alisarda
Doha, Qatar - Deal will see QA hold 49 per cent of AQA Holding (Parent company of Meridiana Fly) and strengthens its commitment to Italy
Qatar Airways (QA) has further strengthened its commitment to Italy, with the acquisition of a 49 per cent of AQA Holding, the new parent company of Meridiana fly (Meridiana), while the previous sole shareholder... more
AirportseasyJet announces expansion at Liverpool with the introduction of its eighth aircraft
Liverpool, UK - The A-320 to start operating from next July
easyJet, the UK and Liverpool’s airline, has confirmed a move to expand at its Liverpool base, with the introduction of an additional A-320 aircraft - the eighth plane to be based in this city. The a... more
Science and technologyeasyJet and electric aircraft pioneer outline future of aviation
London, UK - The airline outlines strategy to progressively decarbonise and reduce noise from aviation operations
easyJet outlined yesterday a strategy to progressively decarbonise and reduce noise from aviation operations. A collaboration with the US company Wright Electric will support the goal for short haul flights... more
ReportAirplanes. Malfunction creates chaos in the world airports
Rome, Italy - Black-out to the registration system and passenger embarking. The solution is gradually improving
From London-Gatwick to "De Gaulle" in Paris, from Washington to Frankfurt, Seoul, Baltimora, Melbourne, Zurich, Tokyo, to Singapore up to Johannesburg: it is chaos in the world airports that is provoking... more
DefenseRostec: USD 25 bn volume of export of Russian products for ground troops
Moscow, Russia - Particularly in countries of South-East and Central Asia, Central and West Africa and Latin America
JSC Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) notes the increasing demand for Russian military equipment for ground troops and growth of the number of orders for civil and dual-purpose products... more
IndustryAutogrill: preliminary approval of the reorganization project
Milan, Italy - A business branch related to the concessions in motorways, airports and the railway stations along with the downtown locations in Italy
Autogrill SpA announced that today its Board of Directors has identified the preliminary framework of transactions for the implementation of the corporate reorganization project launched and announced... more
AirlinesAlitalia: sale closer to Lufthansa and Etihad thanks to the ex-CFO Duncan Naysmith
Rome, Italy - The airline's transfer is approaching
According to a respected source for AVIONEWS it is probable that Alitalia ends in Lufthansa's and Etihad's hands. Thanks to offices and oversight by Duncan Naysmith (man coming from Etihad and CFO of Alitalia... more