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Conferences"World Routes 2017" (2): "Chopin Airport" of Warsaw participates at the event in Barcelona
Warsaw, Poland - The forum starts next Saturday
This Saturday, September 23rd, "World Routes 2017" forum starts - the most important, annual meeting of the aviation industry for the network planning and routes development. This is a great opportunity... more
Fair and showsRostec develops a technological partnership with China in engine building for aircraft
Moscow, Russia - As part of the "Aviation Expo China 2017" in Beijing
As part of the "Aviation Expo China 2017" in Beijing (September 19-22), the United Engine Building Corporation (UEC, part of the Rostec State Corporation) will showcase the most advanced Russian developments... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Delta: its trans-Atlantic schedule for Summer 2018
Atlanta, Usa - From its LA, NY, Atlanta and Detroit hubs
Delta Air Lines is bringing more non-stop options to Europe from its Los Angeles, New York-"JFK", Atlanta, and Detroit hubs and more next Summer. Further schedule and service detail is: Los Angeles New... more
ConferencesHamburg Airport at the "World Routes Conference 2017"
Hamburg, Germany - Potential for new long-haul routes
Hamburg Airport will be represented at the "World Routes Conference" in Barcelona from 24 to 26 September, the most important annual meeting platform for airline and airport international route planners.... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and events. ARI debuts at "Aviation Expo China 2017"
Hong Kong, China - Since its establishment in 1984, the expo has been held in Beijing in September of every odd-numbered year
Aircraft Recycling International (“ARI” or the “Group”), the first one-stop solutions provider for used aircraft in Asia, participates in the "17th Aviation Expo China", which is held at China Nationa... more
Press releaseEU-Canada trade agreement enters into force today
Brussels, Belgium - Provisionally; fully and definitively when all EU Member States have ratified it
Welcoming this milestone in the EU's trade policy, President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker said: "This agreement encapsulates what we want our trade policy to be - an instrument for growth... more
AirlinesRyanair airplanes, the pilots raise: no to the bonus, new contracts instead
Rome, Italy - In a letter sent to the airline a group of pilots and first officers would have rejected the 12000 euros offer in return for a reduction of their time off
Ryanair's pilots reject the 12,000 Euros or 12,000 pounds bonus that the airline offered to fly during their leave periods and ask instead for better working conditions and new contracts starting from... more
IndustryLeonardo: Gian Piero Cutillo new Head of AgustaWestland taking the place of Romiti
Rome, Italy - Is Profumo beginning to build his team?
The meeting of the Board of Directors of Leonardo, that as it was on the agenda shall also appoint the new division heads that shall lead the Group in the future, is taking place today. There is no shortage... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Italian Antitrust opened process towards Ryanair for unfair marketing procedures
Rome, Italy - Regarding the cancellations of flights, (PS10972)
"The Italian Antitrust authority opened yesterday a preliminary process towards the Irish airline Ryanair for supposed unfair marketing procedures violating the 'Codice del Consumo'. In particular the... more
IndustryThe interests of the United Kingdom, Canada and USA in the war between Boeing and Bombardier for the C-Series airplanes
New York, United States - The British Prime Minister Theresa May is directly interested to save jobs in Northern Ireland
The decision of the Department of Commerce of the United States on the claims that Boeing made against the Canadian manufacturer Bombardier for the "price dumping" on the C-Series airplanes is expected... more
Civil aviationICAO Council President hails 20 years of significant achievements by Bosnia and Herzegovina
Montreal, Canada - Aliu was accompanied by Luis Fonseca de Almeida, ICAO’s European and North Atlantic Regional Director
In his opening address at the Bosnia and Herzegovina Directorate of Civil Aviation’s (BHDCA) 20th Anniversary celebrations, the President of the ICAO Council, Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, expressed his admiration o... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Ryanair cancellations: update
Dublin, Ireland - After that one diffused last Monday
Ryanair yesterday (Wed 20th Sept) provided an update on its progress at working through the cancellation of 2,100 of its 103,000 flights over the next 6 weeks as follows: – All 315,000 customers received e... more
PeopleNBAA welcomes nomination of Bruce Landsberg to serve on NTSB
Washington, Usa - Citing his impressive track record on aircraft safety issues
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today applauded the White House’s announcement that it would nominate aviation safety expert Bruce Landsberg to serve on the National Transportation S... more
AirportsErnest expands Bergamo’s Ukrainian market
Bergamo, Italy - From next October 20
Coming just months after adding Ukraine as its 36th country market, Bergamo will be welcoming Ernest Airlines’ link to Lviv on 20 October, quickly expanding the airport’s connections to the Eastern Eur... more
IndustryRostec-AECC CAE agree development of an engine for a long-range wide-body aircraft (LRWBA/C-929)
Beijing, China - The UEC has previously started to develop a high-thrust civil engine PD-35
The United Engine Corporation (UEC, part of Rostec State Corporation), as part of "Aviation Expo China 2017", has signed a memorandum with the Chinese company AECC Commercial Aircraft Engine Co., Ltd.... more
IndustryAirbus inaugurates its A-330 airplane Completion & Delivery Centre in China
Tianjin, China - First wide-body centre outside Europe, first European and Chinese made A-330 delivered
Airbus has inaugurated its A-330 Completion and Delivery Centre (C&DC) in Tianjin, China, taking additional steps in the expansion of its global footprint and strategic partnership with China. At the same... more
IndustryAirbus Foundation and Spanish Red Cross Association: signed an agreement to promote a project
Toulouse, France - Volunteers and students from five secondary schools will be involved in the programme
Airbus Foundation has signed a cooperation agreement with the Spanish Red Cross Association to promote the "Flying Challenge" project, a mentoring programme that aims to help school-age children achieve... more
DefensePatriot missile of Israel shoots down drone over Golan Heights
Tel Aviv, Israel - It happened yesterday, the aircraft would have taken off from a site of Hezbollah near Damascus
A drone piloted by Hezbollah militants was shot down by Israeli Army over Golan Heights, at the border between the State of Isreael and Syria. To report the news was yesterday an Israeli military spokesman,... more
PeopleMunich Airport's CEO voted "2017 Travel Industry Manager"
Munich, Germany - Michael Kerkloh has been in this role since 2002
Michael Kerkloh has been the CEO and president of Munich Airport since 2002. During that time the airport has developed into a leading global transportation hub with multiple awards to prove it. A jury... more
AirportsAirport of Tripoli, the uncertainty about its reconstruction
Rome, Italy - The agreement which was signed by the Italian consortium Aeneas with the Libyan government of Tripoli would be hindered by the government of Tobruk and by other businessmen operating in Libya
The agreement that was signed at the beginning of July by the transport minister of the Government of National Accord of Libya -that is recognized by the the United Nations and is led by Fayez al-Sarraj-... more
AirportsThe Polish Government continues project of a new central airport
Warsaw, Poland - Necessary because Warsaw's one is reaching its maximum capacity
"The Government approved the project for the construction of the central airport (CPK)", the Polish premier, Beata Szydło declared it during a press conference took place yesterday. The airport will be... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport serves record number of passengers on a single day
Frankfurt, Germany - 200,000 mark exceeded for the 73rd time in 2017
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) exceeded the mark of 220,000 passengers on a single day for the first time in its history on September 15 (but communicated it only today). Passenger traffic has hit or exceeded... more
Civil aviationACI EUROPE addresses EU Transport Ministers in Tallinn
Tallinn, Estonia - Oliver Jankovec, DG presented the results
This afternoon, ACI EUROPE addressed EU Transport Ministers on air connectivity today, on the occasion of their informal meeting taking place in Tallinn under the auspices of the Estonian Presidency of... more
AirportsEarthquake in Mexico, the airport of the capital was reopened
Mexico City, Mexico - A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit the Country, the airport was closed for inspections
The "Benito Juárez" Mexico City International Airport was reopened, it was announced by the same airport management who informed that operations restarted yesterday at 4:10 pm (local time) and that there... more
IndustryComac: orders for 130 C-919 jet aircraft
Beijing, China - From ABC Financial Leasing and three other Chinese leasing firms
The Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (Comac) won a contract for 130 C-919 jets yesterday from ABC Financial Leasing and three other Chinese leasing firms. The latest deal brings total orders for the... more
PeopleRussia's Mikhail Mamistov wins gold at "29th FAI World Aerobatic Championships"
Malelane, South Africa - For third time after a hard-fought competition in South Africa
Russia’s Mikhail Mamistov has been crowned FAI World Aerobatic Champion for an incredible third time after a hard-fought competition in South Africa. The legendary Aerobatics pilot won the Gold Medal a... more
UAS-DronesDanish company develops an anti-drone system for stadiums and prisons
Copenhagen, Denmark - Many uses in different sectors, also for illegitimate purposes
Drones are an innovative tool that can be used to carry a camera that can take aerial photos. Drones are predicted to have a bright future when it comes to acting as carriers of other objects. However,... more
ConferencesSynergies of aviation development and tourism growth highlighted during UNWTO Assembly address by ICAO SG
Montreal, Canada - Her address to the Plenary of the event, held this year in Chengdu, China
ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu highlighted the prominent synergies between States’ levels of aviation development and their ability to optimize the economic benefits of travel and tourism during her a... more
AerospaceExhibitions: "68th IAC-International Astronautical Congress 2017"
Rome, Italy - From September 25 to 29 in Adelaide, Australia
The 68th edition of the "IAC" ("International Astronautical Congress") every year expected event among those dedicated to the space, will take place in Adelaide (Australia) from September 25 to 29, 2017... more
AirportsSaab starts testing of A-CDM solution at Hong Kong International Airport
Linkoping, Sweden - It provides information sharing and milestone tracking capabilities
Defence and security company Saab announces that Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) commenced successful operational trials of its Aerobahn Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) solution. It... more
AirportsBlue Air flights: flights for Summer 2018 from Liverpool
Liverpool, UK - The airline launched last month its operational base in this city
Blue Air has announced flights for Summer 2018 from Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" ("LJLA"). The airline’s initial schedule from Liverpool with their based aircraft once again features six flights p... more
Press releaseRyanair published list of flights to be cancelled up to end of October
Dublin, Ireland - Over 98% of its customers will be unaffected
Ryanair today (18 Sept) confirmed that it has published the full list of flight cancellations (now less than 50 per day) between Thursday 21st September to Tuesday 31st October next. These cancellations... more
Sport aviationFrance takes the gold at the Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett 2017
Lausanne, Switzerland - The ceremony took place last Saturday
The winners of the "61st Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett 2017" said they were “overjoyed” to be awarded their FAI gold medals at a ceremony in Fribourg, Switzerland on Saturday 16 September 2017. French pilo... more
AirportsBudapest Airport in a strong position at "World Routes"
Budapest, Hungay - The annual event is an opportunity for the Hungarian gateway to meet with airlines to determine future new services
Budapest Airport heads to "World Routes" this week in a strong position to attract highly-desired new routes and frequencies. The annual event, this year convening at the Fira Gran Via Convention Centre... more
IndustryAirbus files legal submission to Vienna Public Prosecutor in Eurofighter aircraft case
Toulouse, France - The airplanes were delivered as ordered by Austria
On Monday, Airbus filed a submission to the Vienna Public Prosecutor in response to allegations of deception in the procurement of Eurofighter combat aircraft in 2003, which have been made by Austrian... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters and Chinese Avicopter determined technical parameters of an advanced heavy-lift helicopter
Moscow, Russia - During the "China Expo 2017" the companies negotiated on the financial side of cooperation on this project
The Russian Helicopters holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) and Chinese manufacturer Avicopter determined technical parameters of an advanced heavy-lift helicopter (AHH). During the international... more
IndustryFirst firm orders of the Sonaca 200 airplane
Brussels, Belgium - The industry proceeded with the recapitalisation of the company in anticipation of the industrialisation phase; Yoan Beulque joined as Production Manager
Sonaca Aircraft’s first customers have been invited last Monday September 4th 2017 (but the industry communicated it only today), to test the Sonaca 200 (OO-NEW), the new two-seater single-engine aircraft d... more
AerospaceCassini mission ended after 20 years: meteor in the sky of Saturn
Rome, Italy - One of the most important of the space history
Very close orbits have brought the Cassini probe to crash today in the Saturn atmosphere. Behind it a long bright wake similar to a falling star. This is the end of a long adventure, lasted 20 years, of... more
Civil aviationA-330 airplane of Hainan Airlines landed in Belgrade, re-established flights between Serbia and China
Belgrade, Serbia - Two connections a week are scheduled; in the future they might become daily
An A-330/300 airplane of the Chinese Hainan Airlines coming from Beijing (China) landed this morning at 9:14 am (local time) at the "Nikola Tesla" International Airport of the Serbian capital Belgrade.... more
HelicoptersMH-139 helicopter could save Air Force more than $1 billion
Philadelphia, Usa - According to the company communicated for ongoing bid
The Boeing proposal for its MH-139 helicopter to replace the US Air Force’s aging Huey fleet could save more than $1 billion in acquisition costs and lifecycle expenses. The company submitted in the l... more
ReportAttack at the London Tube, an improvised bomb explodes
London, United Kingdom - About twenty people got injured, according to British police it would be terrorism
The explosion that occurred this morning at 8:20 in a carriage of the London (United Kingdom) underground was caused by an improvised explosive device, it was the English police to confirm it and to say... more
AirlinesAir Berlin airplanes. The destiny of the airline will be known after German elections
Berlin, Germany - The decision of the creditors' committee is expected on September 25; on the 24th German citizens will choose their next federal government
The future of the low-cost German airline Air Berlin will be known only after the elections for the Bundestag -the federal parliament of Germany- which is set for next September 24. According to press... more
ConferencesFormer Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia honoured with Council President Certificate
Montreal, Canada - During ICAO high-level mission
ICAO Council President Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu paid an official visit to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia late last week, conducting high-level talks with its President, Gjorge Ivanov, and hand... more
CuriositiesWashington Airports host Hispanic performances
Washington, Usa - For a month, from September 15 to October 15
"Ronald Reagan" Washington National Airport and Washington-Dulles International Airport will host a series of musical performances in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15... more
ReportSerious North-Korean risk: one of its missiles threatens Japan and the United States
Pyongyang, North Korea - The rocket travelled 3700 km, flying over the Japanese island of Hokkaido and falling into the Pacific
On Friday morning at 6:57 am (local time) North Korea launched another missile. The rocket probably a medium-range ballistic missile departed from the Sunan base -next to the airport of the North-Korean... more
Helicopters"China Expo 2017". Russian Helicopters sits down for talks with Chinese partners
Moscow, Russia - For existing contracts and potential supplies of equipment
Russian Helicopters holding company has conducted talks with some of Chinese counterparts on the sidelines of the "China Helicopter Expo 2017" international exhibition covering the issues of implementing... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Norwegian signs collective agreement in Italy with three unions
Rome, Italy - It will be submitted to a union members’ ballot in the next few days
The Norwegian Group, through its subsidiary Norwegian Air Resources, reached yesterday a comprehensive agreement collective agreement (CBA) with three Italian unions, which come to represent virtually... more
AerospaceAgreement for development of BlackSky constellation: 60 satellites to observe the Earth
Paris, France - The contract signed today between Space Alliance and Spaceflight Industries
The Space Alliance, formed by Thales Alenia Space (Thales 67%, Leonardo 33%) and Telespazio (Leonardo 67%, Thales 33%), today signed a partnership with the US-based company Spaceflight Industries which... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters plans to certify Mi-171 aircraft with VK-2500-03 engines in China
Tianjin, China - The relevant application has been submitted to the aviation authorities of China
Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec) has initiated certification of the Mi-171 helicopter with VK-2500-03 engines in China. The relevant application has been submitted to the aviation authorities of China. The... more
Press releaseCJ EU: ECJ ruling is ‘defeat for Ryanair and victory for workers’ rights’
Rome, Italy - The press release unveiled yesterday by the ITF
"The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) and ETF (European Transport Workers’ Federation) have welcomed a ruling yesterday by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) as a major defeat for Rya... more