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UAS-DronesECA Group navalizes its aerial drone IT180 UAV
Toulon, France - It is partnering with DCNS
ECA Group is expanding the use of its IT180 ( more
AirportsAvinor's Stavanger Airport seals Budapest service
Oslo, Norway - From 15 March next year
Avinor’s Stavanger Airport will add Budapest to its destination map with its existing airline partner Wizz Air next year. Coming just a few months after the ultra-low-cost carrier started services to B... more
DefenseSaab receives order for NLAW system to the Swiss Army
Linkoping, Sweden - Its value amounts to BSEK 1,035 with deliveris during the period 2018-2021
Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the Swiss Federal Office for Defence Procurement, armasuisse, for deliveries of the Next generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon system (NLAW) to... more
HelicoptersThree new industries to offer expansion of Canadian SaR helicopter fleet
Rome, Italy - They are CAE, GE Canada and Rockwell Collins join Leonardo and IMP Aerospace and Defence
Leonardo Helicopters and IMP Aerospace & Defence (IMP) announce the addition of three key Canadian industrial partners that have joined Team Cormorant, to support the modernization of the Royal Canadian... more
ReportHelicopters. "Bribes" by Finmeccanica to India. Second appeal towards a double international rogatory
Milan, Italy - After that asked by Delhi to Italy, one also asked by the Milan's General prosecutors. Orsi and Spagnolini still under indictment
The supposed bribes by Finmeccanica (today Leonardo) to India are again reported in these hours. It is in the context of the tender for purchase of 12 helicopters announced by the Delhi's Government (worth... more
AirportsMiami Airport: launch of São Paulo service by Avianca Brasil
Miami, Usa - The daily service marks airline’s first passenger route to a US destination
On June 26, officials from Miami-Dade County, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) and Avianca Brasil gathered at Miami International Airport to celebrate the launch of the airline’s d... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA: global standards the key for sustainable Russian aviation growth
Moscow, Russia - Alexandre de Juniac its DG and CEO, is in Russia meeting with government and business officials
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the Russian Federation to implement global standards and best practices, in order to maximize the economic and social benefits generated by... more
AirportsRussia sees towards the development of the airports in Moscow: 202,1 bn of roubles allocated only for Sheremetyevo
Moscow, Russia - From now until 2026, with leg at 2018 for the" FIFA World Cup" that will play in the capital
In view of the "FIFA World Cup 2018" in Russia, the Moscow's Government defined development plan of the Moscow's airport in Sheremetyevo from now to 2026, for which it has planned from the federal balance... more
AirportsHelsinki Airport best connected airport in Northern Europe, according to Aci report
Helsinki, Finland - Global connectivity nearly doubles in decade
Helsinki Airport, operated by Finavia, is the best connected airport in Northern Europe. According to the findings of Airports Council International’s (ACI) Airport Industry Connectivity report, the a... more
Civil aviationIndra introduces a new solution in the Air Traffic Management (ATM)
Rome, Italy - To design more efficient routes
Indra drives augmented reality in air navigation with its development of a pioneer solution based on the Microsoft HoloLens to improve the design of air routes, reducing fuel consumption, CO2 emissions... more
PeopleICAO Secretary General visits Italian ENAV
Rome, Italy - Chairman Scaramella: "proud of our excellent operations"
Fang Liu, Secretary-General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the United Nations Agency for the development of the principles governing International Air Transport, visited the Rome... more
IndustryMoscow ceases production of AN-148 airplanes
Moscow, Russia - After that the two last units, now in progress, will exit from its facility in Voronezh
Sources close to VASO (Voronezh Aircraft Production Association), a company that in Voronezh serves one of the greatest aircraft production facility in Russia unveil that ended the two units of AN-148... more
Science and technologyLeonardo DRS completes acquisition of Daylight Solutions
Arlington, Usa - To develop and supply of quantum cascade laser based products and technology
Leonardo announced today that its US subsidiary, Leonardo DRS, completed the acquisition of Daylight Solutions, Inc., a reference developer and supplier of quantum cascade laser based products and technology. The... more
Latest newsAlitalia's commissioners: the "slaughter"? Or simply will to change?
Rome, Italy - Luigi Gubitosi began to remove directors brought by the Arabs. How much the cost of the subsidy to exodus?
Many directors who arrived with the CEO Cramer Ball done on purpose by James Hogan on behalf of Etihad, have left the company with the Alitalia's compulsory administration. AVIONEWS recreates the list... more
HelicoptersFinal H-145M helicopter delivered to the German Air Force
Donauwörth, Germany - Other countries having ordered this model are the Republic of Serbia (nine units) and Thailand (five)
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the 15th and final H-145M multi-role aircraft to the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). The helicopters, stationed in Laupheim, are operated by the Bundeswehr special forces.... more
Civil aviationECAC/EU, air transport challenges: Italian ENAC announces international round table (June 27-28)
Rome, Italy - The organizations, operators and industry will debate on targets and opportunities in the financing to the sector
Enac, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, unveils that the 10th edition of the "ECAC/EU Dialogue" will take place next week (June 27-28) in Rome. The event is organized by ECAC (European Civil Aviation... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia will send the procedure letters on 26 June
Rome, Italy - Non-binding proposals to be presented by 21 July
Alitalia’s Special Commissioners will send the procedure letters on 26 June to eligible parties who expressed their interest, in accordance with the provisions contained in the Call for expressions of i... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines and Eurowings launch code-share
Milan, Italy - From yesterday
Singapore Airlines (SIA) customers can now enjoy more options when travelling between Singapore and Europe as a result of a new code-share agreement with Eurowings, which took effect yesterday. Eurowings... more
HelicoptersJapan’s Akagi Helicopter acquires one H-125 aircraft
Tokyo, Japan - Reinforcing 30 year relationship with Airbus Helicopters in Japan
Airbus Helicopters Japan has secured a contract for one H-125 with Akagi Helicopter. The proven aircraft from the Ecureuil family will join the company’s fleet for various transportation missions, in J... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport unveils ambitious plans for future growth
Liverpool, UK - From 4.8 million passengers per year in 2016 to 7.8 million by 2030, and to 11 million by 2050
Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) is to set out its vision of future developments and continued expansion of its business through to 2030 and to 2050 as it launches its updated Airport Master Plan... more
CargoEthiopian Airlines will inaugurate the new Cargo Terminal
Rome, Italy - During the second "Forum Icao Global Air Cargo Development”
Ethiopian Airlines announced the inauguration of its state of the art cargo terminal during the second "Forum Icao Global Air Cargo Development" that the carrier will host from June 27-29, 2017 in Addis... more
DiscussionsFirst anniversary of Solar Impulse 2 airplane's historic three-day solar-powered flight across the Atlantic
Lausanne, Switzerland - The landing in Spain was welcomed by the "Eagle Patrol" of the Spanish Air Force
On this day in history, 23 June: Solar Impulse 2 successfully completed the world’s first solar-powered flight across the Atlantic on 23 June 2016, establishing a world first and setting four FAI world r... more
Finance and economyAircraft. Atlantia will leave 12,5% of Azzurra Aeroporti (major stakeholder of Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur) to Principality of Monaco
Rome, Italy - Currently it holds 75%; the remaining 25% is by EDF
Atlantia SpA, EDF Invest and the Principality of Monaco announce that the French government has given the go-ahead for the Principality to acquire an interest in the capital of Azzurra Aeroporti, the majority... more
IndustrySaab receives Self-Protection Systems order for H-225M Caracal helicopters
Linkoping, Sweden - Production of the IDAS will take place in 2017- 2018 with deliveries scheduled for 2020
Defence and security company Saab has received a contract from Airbus Helicopters for the IDAS integrated electronic warfare self-protection systems for H-225M Caracal multirole utility helicopters. Saab’s I... more
Fair and showsTibet Financial Leasing signs for 20 A-321neo aircraft at "Paris Air Show"
Paris, France - Lessor becomes latest customer to select the NEO
Tibet Financial Leasing (TFL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 20 A-321neos at the "Paris Airshow" to meet strong market demand for more modern and fuel-efficient aircraft. TFL was established... more
SecurityEASA publishes safety information on wake vortex -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Cologne, Germany - At high altitude and about the applicable precautionary measures
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) published today a Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) to remind pilots and air traffic controllers about the risks associated with wake turbulence encounters at high... more
IndustryContract to upgrade more than 350 UK air, land and sea platforms
Rome, Italy - Worth over EUR 290 millions
Leonardo has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) worth in excess of 290 million Euros. The contract will see Leonardo and HENSOLDT, working together as ‘Team Skytale’, upgrade the IFF... more
AirlinesA new route from Schönefeld to West Ukraine
Berlin, Germany - To Lviv with Wizz Air
Wizz Air, the low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, now connects Berlin-Schönefeld with Lviv in West Ukraine. Flights will depart every Wednesday and Sunday, where passengers can reach the... more
Fair and showsMAX aircraft momentum at "Record" "Paris Air Show"
Paris, France - The company launched MAX 10, the newest member of the family
Boeing strengthened its market position with important announcements and multi-billion dollar orders and commitments for commercial airplanes and commercial and defense services at the "2017 Paris Air... more
Industry89 ATR aircraft sold since the beginning of the year
Toulouse, France - The regional aircraft manufacturer reaches by mid-year its commercial goals for 2017
ATR has received commitments for the purchase of 89 aircraft and options for 20 additional ones since the beginning of the year. These commercial results have enabled the regional turboprop manufacturer... more
Science and technologyCooperation reinforced for "Coflight", new generation Flight Data Processing System designed for the "SES"
Rome, Italy - Dsna, Enav, Leonardo and Thales; a six year contract
The French and Italian major Air Navigation Service providers respectively DSNA (Direction de Services de la Navigation Aérienne) and ENAV (Italian air navigation service provider), alongside industrial... more
UAS-DronesCamcopter S-100 completes qualification flights on French Navy's BPC Dixmude -VIDEO
Vienna, Austria - The UAS conducted around 30 take-offs and landings, and a total of 15 flight hours during day and night
Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) once again convinced with its outstanding maritime capability when successfully completing qualification flights for the French Navy from 29 May to 3... more
AirportsBudapest Airport’s network gets Nordic and Swiss surge
Budapest, Hungary - From 15 March and from 3 May of next year
As part of the airline’s plans to base two further aircraft at the airport next summer, Wizz Air will add two routes from its Budapest base for S18, namely to Stavanger and Basel. Services to the Norwegian c... more
Fair and showsNew orders for Airbus aircraft at "Paris Air Show"
Paris, France - Zagros Airlines, Iran Airtour and AirAsia
"Paris-Le Bourget Air Show" (June 19-25): Zagros Airlines signed a Mou for 28 new Airbus aircraft, Iran Airtour signed a Mou for 45 A-320neos, and AirAsia will order 14 additional A-320ceos. - Zagros... more
ReportThe tension on the Baltic raises: F-16 of NATO gets close to the airplane of the Russian Minister of Defence
Moscow, Russia - According to Russian sources the aircraft would have been pushed away by a SU-27 that showed its weapons
The airplanes of the USA, NATO and those of Russia continue to fly at close range on the skies of the Baltic Sea. According to Russian sources yesterday a F-16 aircraft of NATO would have got very close... more
HelicoptersTokyo Police (MPD) is the Japan's first H-215 helicopter operator
Tokyo, Japan - The aircraft will debut at "2020 Summer Olympics" in the capital city
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has signed a contract for one H-215, making it the first operator in Japan to operate the rotorcraft when it is delivered in 2020. Currently operating a... more
UAS-DronesPortugal starts study on crashes with drone aircraft
Lisbon, Portugal - Too many collisions close to its airports
The GPIAAF (Portuguese rail and air crashes inquiries and prevention office) started a safety study due to the many recent crashes linked with the presence of drone aircraft in the path of the airplanes... more
Military aviationItalian fighter planes will take part in the defence of the airspace of Bulgaria
Rome, Italy - According to local sources the mission will last from July to October and will happen within NATO's program
Four Eurofighter Typhoon fighter airplanes of the Italian Air Force will collaborate with Bulgaria to control its airspace. The mission that will last from July 15 to October 15 was approved yesterday... more
Fair and showsAirbus airplanes: total of orders and commitments at "Paris-Le Bourget 2017"
Paris, France - It is equal to USD 40bn; focus turns to commercial airliner delivery and ramp-up
Providing strong evidence that the commercial aircraft market remains healthy, Airbus announced USD 39.7 billion worth of new business during the "2017 Paris Air Show". The company won commitments for... more
AirportsFraport begins ORAT project for Bahrain Airport’s new passenger terminal and other facilities
Frankfurt, Germany - Multi-year project requires 4,700 project man-days from Fraport experts
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide has launched a multi-year project providing Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) with comprehensive Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) consulting... more
Fair and showsCommitment signed with unidentified customer for 125 B-737 MAX 8 airplanes at "Le Bourget"
Paris, France - The agreement also includes purchase rights for an additional 50 units
Boeing has signed an agreement with an unidentified major airline customer for 125 B-737 MAX 8 airplanes, valued at more than $14 billion at list prices. The contract also includes purchase rights for... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters: flying displays at the "Le Bourget Air Show", first day - VIDEO
Paris, France - After the "Patrouille de France" aircraft by Airbus and Dassault Aviation were showed
At the International "Paris Air Show" that is taking place from June 19 to 25, the opening day there was the flying display of the French national acrobatic team "Patrouille de France", the Airbus A-380... more
IndustryLeonardo: new aircraft, uavs and orders while waiting developments for ATR and MBDA after the "resignation" of the French Minister of Defense
Paris, France - The project to transfer shares between Airbus and Leonardo in MBDA and ATR are intertwined with politics and market developments
The present French Minister of Defense Sylvie Goulard announced yesterday that she will not be part of the Government that the neo-President Emmanuel Macron will appoint on Wednesday. The decision of Goulard... more
Fair and showsVega SSMS: solution for multiple launching of small satellites announced at "Le Bourget 2017"
Paris, France - The ESA project supported by the Italian Space Agency and the Czech Republic
Avio, an industry in the aerospace industry, has presented the European Space Agency (ESA) project SSMS (Small Spacecraft Mission Service) at the "International Paris-Le Bourget Air Show". The project... more
Fair and showsWizz Air orders 10 additional A-321ceo aircraft at "Paris-Le Bourget Air Show 2017"
Paris, France - The airline chooses V2500 engines to power aircraft
Wizz Air today announces an order for an additional 10 A-321ceo aircraft, powered by IAE International Aero Engines AG’s V2500 engines. The additional aircraft will join its fleet in 2018 and 2019 and w... more
Fair and showsBoeing: orders announced in Paris for the B-737 MAX aircraft Family
Paris, France - After the wide success of the two first days, the positive moment for the model
After the wide success of the first two days, the positive moment continues of the B-737 MAX aircraft Family at "Paris Air Show 2017". Boeing announced different orders and commitments and among these... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Crisis of Alitalia, 15 expressions of interest to save the airline. There are also easyJet, Air France and British Airways
Rome, Italy - The extraordinary commissioners selected the proposals that will be admitted to the second phase of the special procedure
Besides those of Lufthansa and Ryanair among the expressions of interest that were received by the extraordinary commissioners of Alitalia there are also those ones of Air France, British Airways, Etihad... more
IndustryStrong market potential for ATR-42/600 airplane with enhanced STOL capabilities
Toulouse, France - The manufacturer is ready to offer this new version "S" to its current and potential customers
ATR is finalising the evaluation for the launch of a version of the -42/600 airplane with enhanced Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) capabilities. The regional turboprop aircraft manufacturer is ready... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport opens new Sky Line Station at Concourse C
Frankfurt, Germany - EUR 24 million invested for new station; construction completed on schedule after 19 months
At 5 am today (June 21), Frankfurt Airport’s Sky Line people mover made its first regular stop at the new Station C in Terminal 1. Thanks to the new station, the C Concourse in the eastern part of Terminal 1... more
Fair and showsWow air first A-321neo operator in Europe; ceremony during "Paris-Le Bourget 2017"
Paris, France - The airplane, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, is configured in a 218 seat layout
WOW air, the Icelandic low-fare carrier, has taken delivery of its first A-321neo at a ceremony during the "52nd Le Bourget Paris airshow". The aircraft was officially handed over to the airline’s Chief E... more