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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
AirportsMunich Airport: strong surge in traffic in first nine months of 2017
Munich, Germany - Number of passengers up 6 percent to a new all-time high of 34.1 million
Munich Airport is en route to yet another record-breaking performance. The third-quarter traffic figures include several new all-time highs: With approximately 4.4 million passengers, September 2017 was... more
IndustryA-330/800 aircraft production well underway
Toulouse, France - Manufacture of first parts of the latest A-330neo gears up at Airbus facilities
As Airbus prepares for the first flight of the A-330/900 airplane, production of the second member of the A-330neo Family, the A-330/800, is well underway with the first parts advancing at its sites throughout... more
Civil aviationICAO USOAP achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification
Montreal, Canada - The programme has been launched in 1999
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) announced yesterday that its Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP), a key component of global aviation’s safety assurance and planning backbone, h... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters and NHV: three years of H-175 aircraft operations
Marignane, France - Partnership reinforced for off-shore transport with this super medium model
Airbus Helicopters and NHV celebrate three years since the introduction of the H-175 to the North Sea and strengthen their partnership to keep setting standards for off-shore transport operations with... more
Civil aviationICAO and French ENAC to collaborate on new Safety Management Degree
Montreal, Canada - A MoU covers development and delivery of new educational programmes and training activities
ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu and the Director of France’s École Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ENAC), Marc Houalla, signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday covering the development and deli... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reported 3Q2017 deliveries
Chicago, Usa - For its commercial and defense operations
The Boeing Company announced yesterday deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the third quarter of 2017. Major program deliveries during the third quarter and year-to-date, including... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and jobs. Recruiting days in Italy for 100's of cabin crew positions available
Dublin, Ireland - No experience required. The dates
Ryanair released its September traffic statistics, which show that traffic grew by an impressive 10% to an amazing 11.8 million customers in September with rolling annual traffic up 12% to 127.3 million... more
Fair and showsLeonardo to provide Information Management software for RAN "Collins"-class submarines
Sydney, Australia - As well as submarines, it is suitable and available for other military and commercial users
Leonardo has been awarded a contract by the Commonwealth of Australia’s Department of Defence to deliver Information Management software to six "Collins"-class submarines operated by the Royal Australian N... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Top agenda for Africa at "IATA Aviation Day"
Amman, Jordan - The priorities are four: safety, blocked funds, connectivity and smarter regulation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts Africa will be a market of 350 million airline passengers by 2035 and identified four priorities which must be addressed if aviation is to deliver... more
PeopleAircraft and people. Youngest woman in history completes solo round-the-world flight
Montréal, Canada - As part of ‘Dreams Soar’ campaign for girls and STEM
Shaesta Waiz, the courageous 30-year-old pilot of the 2017 ‘Dreams Soar’ Global Flight for STEM, touched down in Daytona Beach, Florida at 6:43 PM Eastern yesterday evening in her now well-travelled Bee... more
Fair and showsAirplanes. Technologies and services for airports at "inter airport Europe"
Munich, Germany - The international exhibition will take place in Munich from 10 to 13 October with a focus on digitalisation and automation
The international "inter airport Europe" fair which is centred on the world of airports will take place in Munich (Germany) from 10-13 October: hundreds of exhibitors will display airport equipment, techonogy,... more
Civil aviation"IATA Aviation Day" (2). Top Agenda in MENA region: priorities
Amman, Jordan - Security, infrastructure, rising taxes and charges, smarter regulation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted five priorities which must be addressed in order for aviation to deliver maximum economic and social benefits in the Middle East and North... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and results (2). Iata: strong passenger growth in August
Geneva, Switzerland - The demand climbed 7.2% compared to the year-ago period
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for August showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 7.2% compared... more
AirportsAsia moves that bit closer to Bergen and Tromsø, in Norway
Oslo, Norway - Finnair’s two new routes to its Helsinki hub
Avinor’s Bergen and Tromsø airports welcome Finnair’s two new routes to its Helsinki hub, opening the door to more one-stop Asian destinations from the Norwegian regions. Starting next May, Avinor’s Bergen... more
CargoAircraft and results. Iata: double digit demand growth for freight continued in August
Geneva, Switzerland - All regions with the exception of Latin America posted it in that month
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), increased by 12.1% in August 2017, compared... more
Fair and showsAW-169 helicopter success in UK EMS market continues
London, UK - This selection will increase the UK-based AW-169 EMS fleet to eight aircraft
Leonardo announced yesterday that Specialist Aviation Services (SAS) of the UK has been selected as the preferred bidder by the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust to provide an AgustaWestland AW-169 EMS under... more
ConferencesConference today and tomorrow in Rome. "Arab geopolitics from turmoil towards balances, stability and regional order"
Rome, Italy - It is divided in three sessions
The conference “Arab Geopolitics from turmoil towards balances, stability and regional order, organized by Nato Defense College Foundation takes place on October 5 and 6 in Rome (sala Anfiteatro dell’Auditorium Via... more
Fair and shows"Helitech 2017". Certification of the Rig’N Fly approach mode for the H-175 helicopter
London, UK - This avionics upgrade has been already certified for the H-225
Airbus Helicopters has received EASA certification for the Rig’N Fly (Rig Integrated GPS approaches with eNhanced Flyability and safetY) for its H-175 super medium helicopter. Already certified for t... more
ConferencesICAO Council President addresses emissions and development priorities
Montreal, Canada - At "2017 ATAG Global Sustainable Aviation Summit"
Addressing the "2017 Global Sustainable Aviation Summit" hosted by the Air Transport Action Group last Tuesday, ICAO Council President Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu delivered a strong message on the need for coordinated... more
AirlinesAirplanes and acquisitions: Lufthansa studies Alitalia
Rome, Italy - A German delegation would be examining the Italian company in Fiumicino
A delegation from Lufthansa would have arrived in Fiumicino (Italy) to examine in depth the operational details of a possible future acquisition of the Italian airline Alitalia. According to press rumors... more
Fair and showsContract with UTC Aerospace Systems marks first entry of Satair Group into helicopter market
London, UK - A long term distribution deal for Goodrich hoist and winch products
Satair Group and UTC Aerospace Systems yesterday signed at the "MRO Europe" and "Helitech" exhibitions in London a long-term distribution contract for Goodrich helicopter rescue hoists and winch systems. The... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters produce two Mi-35M for Mali
Moscow, Russia - Under Rosoboronexport-related contract
Russian Helicopters holding company produced two Mi-35M transport/attack aircraft for Mali under Rosoboronexport-related contract. Aircraft and all property necessary for their operation is delivered to... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters handover first H-145 for MAAC, operated by Babcock MCS
London, UK - During an official ceremony at "Helitech"
Airbus Helicopters formally handed over the first H-145 for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) operated by Babcock Mission Critical Services (MCS) at an official ceremony at "Helitech". The event, attended... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: greater urgency required to tackle emissions challenge
Geneva, Switzerland - The call came on the eve of the first anniversary of the historic global agreement on a "CORSIA" at the 39th Assembly of the ICAO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for greater urgency in the partnership between governments and airlines to keep aviation at the leading edge of industries in managing their climate... more
Fair and showsAW-139 helicopter success continues with new orders in UK for VIP/corporate transport
London, UK - One aircraft will be managed and operated by Starspeed and the second one by an undisclosed customer
Leonardo announced today the sale of a further two AW-139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters to customers in the UK for corporate/VIP passenger transport, further strengthening its reference in this... more
HelicoptersAirtelis orders three H-215 helicopters for aerial work
London, UK - First aircraft to be delivered in October 2017
Airtelis, with the support of Nova Capital Group, has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of three H-215 heavy helicopters, including two options. These aircraft will complement... more
Science and technologyAirbus’ “BLADE” laminar flow wing demonstrator makes first flight
Toulouse, France - Aiming to bring a reduction of wing friction and lower CO2 emission
Airbus’ A-340 laminar-flow “BLADE” test demonstrator aircraft (A-340/300 MSN001) has made its successful maiden flight for the EU-sponsored "Clean Sky" “Blade” project. The airplane, dubbed “Flight Lab”, took... more
IndustryBoeing rolls out SIA's first B-787/10 Dreamliner airplane
North Charleston, Usa - The aircraft will now undergo the painting of the Singapore Airlines' livery
Boeing has rolled out the first B-787/10 Dreamliner built for Singapore Airlines (SIA) at its Final Assembly facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. The airplane will now undergo the painting of... more
Fair and showsAirbus Helicopters advances on-board image processing capabilities for VTOL systems
London, UK - Project Eagle aims at improving safety and automation capabilities for existing and future platforms.
In line with its strategy of innovation for the future of vertical flight, Airbus Helicopters is developing an experimental on board image processing management system aimed at performing automatic approaches... more
Fair and shows"Helitech 2017" (3). 30 years of collaboration between Airbus Helicopters and VNHS
London, UK - The Vietnam's very first operator when it began in 1986 with a Puma
Airbus Helicopters has presented VNH South with an award celebrating its 30 years of flying Airbus helicopters in off-shore missions. VNH South became Vietnam’s very first helicopter operator when it b... more
AirlinesEmirates: 15th year of activity in Japan
Dubai, UAE - The carrier has carried over 3.9 million passengers during this period
In October 2002, Emirates became the first airline to link Japan and the Gulf region with non-stop flights when it introduced its four-times-per-week service to Osaka. Now serving three points in Japan... more
HelicoptersEnstrom 280FX helicopters sold to Pakistan
Menominee, Usa - Deliveries should start the end of 2017
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation announced the sale of piston powered 280FX helicopters to Pakistan. This sale was managed by industry’s representative in Pakistan, Global Services & Solutions. These w... more
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