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AirportsBudapest Airport united with US once again
Budapest, Hungary - The return of US services comes after AA and Delta left the Hungarian market in 2011
In a major piece of network development Budapest Airport has announced the resumption of US services today, as LOT Polish Airlines confirms flights from the Hungarian gateway to New York ("JFK") and Chicago... more
ReportSwitzerland reopened the case of the Swissair airplane exploded in '70, known as "Würenlingen"
Bern, Switzerland - 47 victims. The guilty parties, reknown, did never suffer a trial. New light on the matter that concealled the PLO shadow
The public ministry of the Helvetic Confederation (MPC) received a request for the reopening of the inquiry of that defined as the "Würenlingen case", when on February 21, 1970 a bomb exploded and a Convair... more
SecurityRevocation 2: embark on aircraft of electronic devices ban suspended also on Doha-US bound routes
Doha, Qatar - This time the measure "customized" to Qatar Airways, that reaches 10 destinations in USA
The US national security Department has suspended ban to transport personal electronic objects also towards departing passengers from the "Hamad International Airport" in Doha, on board of the flights... more
IndustryTurkish and Indonesian aviation companies continue to strengthen the collaboration
Ankara, Turkey - Following the MoU signed during the "IDEF 2017 Fair"
Turkey's aerospace company, Turkish Aerospace Industries -TAI-, and Indonesia's aerospace firm PT Dirgantara Indonesia -PTDI, continue to strengthen the collaboration on aerospace. Following the Memorandum... more
AerospaceFinal tests on the European satellite Bepi Colombo
Rome, Italy - In preparation for 2018 mission to explore Mercury
The European spacecraft BepiColombo is currently undergoing final testing in launch configuration, prior to being shipped to the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana next March for a scheduled October... more
CuriositiesPlanes and misteries. Amelia Earhart: a forgottent photo in US archives reopens the case - VIDEO
Washington, USA - Imaginative theory or evidences of the rescue by Japanese people?
In the same days of the celebration of eighty years after her disappearance, a new imaginative hypothesis is being debated by passionate fans worldwide, charmed by the allure of the famous American female... more
IndustryNegotiations for acquisition of Vector Aerospace
Amsterdam, Holland - StandardAero and Airbus announced it yesterday
StandardAero and Airbus yesterday announced that they have entered into exclusive negotiations with respect to an acquisition by StandardAero of Vector Aerospace Holding SAS (“Vector”) from Airbus. Vector is... more
Press releaseAircaft. EU sentence: the fares published by airlines have to to specify sums
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - The various items which make up the final price to be paid to the companies must be indicated separately
"The German airline company Air Berlin included a term in its general terms and conditions stating that, when a passenger cancels a flight booking at an economy rate or does not take the flight, a sum... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. Iata: passenger demand moderates from recent peak but stays strong
Geneva, Switzerland - International and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 7.7% compared to the same... more
UAS-DronesFlight test for P-1HH UAV aircraft resumes in Trapani
Trapani, Italy - After the completion of an intensive program of on the ground testing in recent months
Piaggio Aerospace, an Italian aircraft manufacturer active in the business, defense and security sectors, today resumed flight test activity for the second prototype of its P-1HH HammerHead, the state... more
AirlinesQatar Airways launches two new routes
Doha, Qatar - In addition to the destinations already planned for the Summer
Qatar Airways confirmed the launch of two new destinations by the end of August 2017, with several more announcements to follow shortly. Both destinations will be operated by carrier's A-320 aircraft. The... more
IndustryAirbus sells 140 aircraft to Chinese Cas
Berlin, Germany - Gta Agreement for 100 A-320 and 40 A-350XWB
China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) has signed with Airbus a General Terms Agreement (GTA) for the purchase of a total of 140 aircraft. The agreement comprises of 100 A-320 Family airplanes and... more
Defense"Bruiser Loose": successful first launch of Sea Venom/ANL antiship missile from Dauphin helicopter
Paris, France - From a French test range
MBDA’s Sea Venom/ANL anti-ship missile has successfully completed its first firing at the Île du Levant test range in France. Conducted in June, the first firing is a major milestone for the Anglo-French mi... more
IndustryFirst Phenom 100 aircraft delivered for UK's MFTS programme
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The business jet to Affinity Flight Training Services
Embraer delivered yesterday the first Phenom 100 business jet to Affinity Flight Training Services. The aircraft has been selected to provide Multi-Engine Pilot Training to UK Armed Forces as part of the... more
Tilt-rotorsAirplane-helicopter. The Amatho project for housing transmission civil tiltrotor of new generation
Milan, Italy - It has a five year duration and is organized by the Milan's Polytechnic
To realize via additional technology in 3D an innovative transmission envelope of the tiltrotor (the aircraft that takes off as a helicopter and flies as an airplane) is the purpose of the "Horizon 2020... more
ReportNew test by Pyongyang: North Korea launches intercontinental ballistic missile, Russia and China propose a solution - VIDEO
Pyongyang, North Korea - The latest provocation heats up diplomatic relations three days before the G20
With a message on its State television North Korea celebrated on Tuesday the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, the last one of the many tests that were conducted this year and the first... more
Press releaseCJ EU: age limit of 65 years laid down for pilots of commercial aircraft transporting passengers, cargo or mail is valid
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - It is justified by the aim of ensuring civil aviation safety in Europe
Werner Fries was employed as a captain and an instructor by Lufthansa. From the end of October 2013, the airline no longer employed him on the ground that he had reached the mandatory age limit of 65 years... more
Civil aviationLufthansa and Fraport sign agreement on cost savings and further growth
Frankfurt, Germany - The contract will also provide the basis for further discussions regarding a medium and long-term partnership
Lufthansa and Fraport have signed a first agreement on short-term cost savings. The partners are thus creating the right conditions for the further growth of Lufthansa at Frankfurt Airport. The agreement... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: A-380 airplane will operate flight from Abu Dhabi to Paris
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The new service has been introduced early to meet seasonal demand
Etihad Airways introduced an A-380 aircraft on one of its two daily services between Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Paris-"Charles de Gaulle". The new service has been introduced... more
CargoAirplanes and results. IATA: global air freight demand increases in May (13%)
Geneva, Switzerland - Capacity, measured in AFTK grew by 5.2% year-on-year in May 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), grew 12.7% in May 2017 compared to the... more
Civil aviationICAO recertifies JAA TO as regional training centre of excellence
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands - RTCE are organisations that satisfy a series of minimum requirements established
The Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation (JAA TO) –the associated training body of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC)– providing top-level regulatory training courses in multiple fie... more
SecuritySaab and Storuman Municipality in joint efforts for Remote Tower Services
Linkoping, Sweden - Both will sign today a letter of intent regarding the establishment of a centre for smaller regional airports
Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions AB and Storuman Municipality will today sign a letter of intent regarding the establishment of the world's first Remote Tower Centre for smaller regional airports (AFIS).... more
SecurityElectronic device ban lifted to bring on aircraft on flights Abu Dhabi-USA
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Measure started from July 2 that finds the approval by Etihad, the only to make the direct link
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revoked totally the ban to embark on aircraft any electronic device on the departing flights from Abu Dhabi towards USA, following to the validation of... more
AirlinesQatar Airways ushers in new Melbourne A-380 aircraft service
Doha, Qatar - While the airline continues to grow in Australia
Qatar Airways has introduced its A-380 airplane on the Melbourne route as the airline continues its growth story in Australia. The city is the original home for the carrier in the Country, with the... more
ConferencesAircraft and events. ICAO: Italy's leadership role in strategic investment in aviation infrastructure
Rome, Italy - She met last week Delrio, Quaranta (Enac), Gaiani and Scaramella (Enav)
Conducting her first mission to Italy, at the invitation of its Government, ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu, encouraged the country’s aviation leaders to pursue their exemplary approach to developing a... more
HelicoptersH-215 helicopter kicks off its debut demo tour in China
Zhuhai, China - Chinese customers will experience the multi-mission capabilities of this powerful aircraft first-hand
The heavy twin H-215 helicopter, a member of the Super Puma family, is demonstrating its multi-mission capabilities for firefighting, power line missions, law enforcement, and passenger transportation... more
IndustryFlying as one: fully integrated Airbus takes off
Toulouse, France - Company united under single brand following corporate reorganisation
Airbus SE on 1 July integrated as planned its Group structure with its largest division, Commercial Aircraft. Following a reorganisation announced in September 2016, Airbus will benefit from a simpler... more
AccidentsJava: AS-365N3 Dauphin helicopter crashes: 8 victims
Jakarta, Indonesia - The aircraft was in monitoring mission of a volcano on the Dieng plateau
All dead eight people on the AS-365 N3 Dauphin helicopter, registration HR-3602, crashed yesterday afternoon near the city of Temanggung, in the central area of the Java isle, in Indonesia. The aircraft,... more
AirlinesPlanes and privatization: IndiGo interested in the acquisition of Air India
New Delhi, India - The President of the airline expressed interest to buy the international and domestic operations of the Indian national carrier
The President of the Indian airline IndiGo Aditya Ghosh sent yesterday a letter to the Minister of Civil Aviation of India Ashok Gajapathi Raju to express the interest of the company to buy the international... more
AirportsMiami Airport announces Tortola-Miami service by BVI Airways
Miami, Usa - Island will be 40th Caribbean destination with nonstop service from MIA
BVI Airways is scheduled to launch first-ever non-stop service between Tortola, British Virgin Islands and MIA on July 22, with two weekly roundtrip flights on Saturdays and Sundays. BVI Airways will use... more
PeopleChanges within Saab’s Group management
Linkoping, Sweden - They are Ellen Molin and Jessica Öberg
Defence and security company Saab has appointed Ellen Molin as the new Head of Business Area Support and Services and Jessica Öberg as the new Head of Business Area Industrial Products and Services. Ellen... more
IndustryNovair receives its first A-321neo airplane
Hamburg, Germany - On lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC)
Swedish charter airline Novair, has taken delivery of its first A-321neo on lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). The airplane will join carrier’s existing Airbus fleet of two A-320 Family aircraft. The p... more
DefenseBAE Systems-Leonardo: collaborate on new precision-guided munitions for air, land and sea threats
Rome, Italy - The initiative is about different versions of the "Vulcano" family
BAE Systems and Leonardo have announced an initiative to pursue collaborations on new precision-guided solutions that will offer US and allied military forces a range of advanced munitions for advanced,... more
IndustryGermany and Norway join to operate pooled fleet of NATO-owned A-330MRTT tanker aircraft
Madrid, Spain - Order to be placed by NSPA through OCCAR under EDA initiative
Germany and Norway officially joined the European/NATO program to acquire A-330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft along with Netherlands and Luxembourg. The two Nations committed to participating in... more
AerospaceAriane 5: the 80th successful launch in a row
Kourou, French Guyana - Three launches in less of two months. Two telecommunication satellite in orbit
Arianespace has successfully launched the Hellas Sat 3-Inmarsat S EAN “condosat” – composed of two payloads for operators Hellas Sat and Inmarsat; as well as the GSAT-17 satellite for India’s space agency,... more
AirportsBerlin-Schönefeld Airport expansion: aircraft operation surfaces to be strengthened and extended
Berlin, Germany - Temporary use of the BER southern runway in summer of 2017
In keeping up with rising passenger numbers, the Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH is expanding Schönefeld Airport to ensure necessary capacities. As reported in September of 2015, with the opening of... more
AirportsCologne Bonn extends network to Slovakia
Cologne, Germany - Just a few months after the ULCC started services to Craiova and Tuzla
Just a few months after the ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC) started services to Craiova and Tuzla, Wizz Air now connects Cologne-Bonn Airport with Slovakia. Celebrated the new service yesterday, the twice-weekly... more
SecurityAirplanes. EASA published Opinion with initial pilot licensing requirements to address LOC-I -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Cologne, Germany - The UPRT aim to make pilots more resilient in coping with unexpected aircraft upset situations
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published an Opinion proposing amendments to the training requirements for initial pilot licensing to prevent loss of control in flight situations (LOC-I). The... more
AirportsBudapest Airport better connected with Aeroflot
Budapest, Hungary - A third flight to Moscow-Sheremetyevo from October 29
Budapest Airport has confirmed a further strengthening of its global hub connectivity with airline partner Aeroflot. Announcing a third daily flight to Moscow-Sheremetyevo from 29 October, the SkyTeam... more
ReportWoman arrested at Heathrow Airport: suspected of terrorism
London, United Kingdom - The arrest was yesterday evening, the twenty-one year old woman had just returned from the Middle East
The Metropolitan Police of London arrested yesterday at Heathrow International Airport a twenty-one year old woman under suspicion of Syria-related terrorist activities. The young woman was detained just... more
Press releaseLeonardo, on the board, yesterday
Roma, Italy - Governance remains fully in place
the Board of Directors of Leonardo, convened today under the chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, approved the displacement of Sectors as organizational units of the One Company structure. In the multiyear... more
AirlinesPlanes and capitals, Air India towards privatization
New Delhi, India - The Indian government approved yesterday to start the procedure to disinvest public capitals from the airline
The Indiant national airline Air India will soon start its steps toward privatization, it was decided yesterday by the Indian government that approved in principle the disinvestment of public capital from... more
IndustryAirplanes and maintenance: Embraer appoints SIA Engineering as E-Jets Authorized Service Center in the Philippines
Singapore, Singapore - The Philippine company will service E-170, E-175, E-190 and E-195 aircraft
Embraer has appointed SIA Engineering (Philippines) Corporation (SIAEP), a subsidiary of SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC), as an E-Jets authorized service center. Embraer’s E-Jets family of commercial j... more
HelicoptersPhoto. The final two of four H-145 helicopters delivered to Iraq Ministry of Oil
Donauwörth, Germany - The contract was signed in June 2014
Last month, Airbus Helicopters delivered the final two of four H-145 aircraft ordered by the Iraq Ministry of Oil. The contract with the South Oil Company, a government owned company of the Iraqi Ministry... more
CuriositiesNew joint project at Tegel Airport
Berlin, Germany - A little bin can make a big difference
A little bin can make a big difference. At Tegel Airport, passengers can donate deposit bottles that they no longer need. The first perspex containers, with "Spende Dein Pfand" (Donate your deposit) can... more
AirlinesIberia orders 20 A-320neo airplanes
Madrid, Spain - On the 19th of July, the carrier will launch the new Madrid-Barcelona air shuttle service
Iberia’s Chairman and CEO, Luis Gallego, disclosed today that the Spanish airline has made a firm order to acquire 20 new A-320neo aircraft to modernise its short- and medium-haul fleet. The aircraft w... more
CargoICAO: air cargo growth requires renewed commitment to Lomé Declaration
Montréal, Canada - According to its Council President Aliu at the second meeting on Air cargo Development in Africa
Implementation of the Lomé Declaration is a crucial lever for realizing the technological innovation, regulatory reform and investment in infrastructure demanded by Africa’s tremendously promising growth in... more
ConferencesAircraft and conferences (2). Europe’s airports assert business transformation at ECAC-EU event
Rome, Italy - Following hots on the heels of the "Paris Air Show" last week, the aviation industry met in Rome
Following hots on the heels of the "Paris Air Show" last week, the European aviation industry met in Rome this week for the joint ECAC-EU Dialogue with the aviation industry. This year’s event, which c... more
ConferencesAirplanes and events. Tenth ECAC/EU dialogue: facing the challenges and opportunities in financing aviation
Rome, Italy - The joint event addresses investment needs in Europe with the air transport industry
After two days of lively and thought-provoking debates, the joint ECAC-EU dialogue with the air transport industry resumed today with proposals to promote investment and create suitable conditions to finance... more
Science and technologyAircraft and transport: technology boosts passenger satisfaction at bag collection and borders
Rome, Italy - According to the SITA global survey
Passenger satisfaction is higher during the airline journey when self-service technologies are used, particularly at bag tag and collection, and passport checkpoints. This is according to the 2017 SITA... more