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Finance and economyAirplanes and results. Etihad Airways reports net loss for 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE - One-off impairments impact bottom line while passenger revenues remain stable
Etihad Airways today announced its 2016 financial results, recording a net loss of USD 1.87 billion on USD 8.36 billion in revenues as one-off impairment charges and fuel hedging losses weighed against... more
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia. The invitation to tender for the binding offers will be published on Monday
Rome, Italy - It was announced by Gubitosi, the deadline for the submission should be October 2. A sale of the airline as a whole will be preferred
The special commissioner of Alitalia Luigi Gubitosi told today to an Italian newspaper that the invitation to tender for the binding offers for the sale of the airline could be published already next Monday.... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and safety. Also Avianca suspends flights to Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela - Connections will cease next month. Before the Colombian airline other carriers had already taken the same decision
The Colombian airline Avianca announced yesterday that starting from next August 16 it will suspend its flights to and from Venezuela. Currently the carrier connects the Venezuelan capital Caracas with... more
Finance and economyLeonardo BoD examined and approved results at 30 June 2017 -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - 1H progress confirms growing orders and profitability
The Board of Directors of Leonardo, convened today under the chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, has examined and unanimously approved the Half-Year Financial Report at 30 June 2017. Alessandro Profumo,... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports H1 2017 results -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Amsterdam, Holland - Commercial aircraft environment healthy
Airbus reports Half-Year (H1) 2017 results. The highlights are: • Revenues €29bn; EBIT Adjusted €1.1bn; EBIT (reported) €1.8bn; EPS (reported) €1.94 • Commercial aircraft environment healthy, ro... more
Civil aviationLVNL-Aireon: signed agreement to evaluate space-based ADS-B in Dutch airspace
Amsterdam, Holland - To improve efficiency in the Amsterdam Flight Information Region including the North Sea
Aireon announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Air Traffic Control the Netherlands (LVNL), the Dutch Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP). LVNL operates the Amsterdam... more
HelicoptersAW-119Kx helicopter selected by NY City Department of Environmental Protection Police
Rome, Italy - It will provide surveillance and monitoring, outfitted in law enforcement configuration
Leonardo announced yesterday that the AW-119Kx helicopter has been selected by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection Police for operations in support of water supply protection. Delivery... more
IndustryLeonardo, the T-100 airplanes for the US and the Russian past of Profumo
Rome, Italy - "Il Fatto Quotidiano" assumes that the assignments in Sberbank of the CEO of the ex-Finmeccanica Group could have a negative impact on the competition for the trainer jet to the USAF
According to an article that was published yesterday by the Italian newspaper "Il Fatto quotidiano" the assignments that Alessandro Profumo -CEO of Leonardo- held in the Russian bank Sberbank could have... more
AerospaceNespoli and Soyuz, preparations began for the launch of Friday
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - The Italian astronaut will work on the VITA mission at the International Space Station
Preparations began this morning for the launch of the Soyuz MS-05 space vehicle that on Friday at 5:41 pm (Italian time) will take the Italian astronaut Paolo Nespoli from the Baikonur cosmodrome to the... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports 2Q results
Chicago, Usa - Raises EPS and cash-flow guidance
Boeing reports strong Second-Quarter results. The highlights are: - GAAP EPS of $2.89 and core EPS (non-GAAP) of $2.55 on solid execution across the company - Strong operating cash flow of $5.0... more
IndustryBoeing Global Services forecasts 1.2 million aircraft pilots and technicians needed by 2036
Oshkosh, Usa - 20 year demand for cabin crew exceeds 800,000
Boeing released its 2017 Pilot and Technician Outlook at "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh" and projects a demand for more than 1.2 million pilots and technicians over the next 20 years. Now in its eighth year,... more
HelicoptersNorwegian Police Directorate selected AW-169 as law enforcement helicopter
Rome, Italy - The contract to be signed in August 2017; it includes procurement of three aircraft plus three options and a 10 year maintenance package
Leonardo welcomes the decision by the Norwegian Police Directorate to select the AW-169 as their new law enforcement helicopter following a tender for their aircraft service modernization programme. The... more
Press releasePlanes. CJ EU: agreement EU-Canada on the transfer of PNR data may not be concluded in its current form
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Several provisions of the draft agreement do not meet requirements stemming from the fundamental rights of the EU
The EU and Canada negotiated an agreement on the transfer and processing of Passenger Name Record data (PNR agreement) which was signed in 2014. The Council of the European Union requested the European... more
Industry100th A-350XWB airplane delivered
Toulouse, France - Just some 30 months after the first one in December 2014
Airbus has delivered its 100th A-350XWB, just some 30 months after the first delivery of the widebody aircraft in December 2014, and delivered to China Airlines (A-350/900). To date the A-350 has been... more
AirportsPeru and Fraport’s LAP sign agreement for advancing major airport expansion at Lima Airport
Lima, Peru - Construction to begin in 2018 and an investment of about USD 1.5 billion
Lima Airport Partners (LAP) –a Fraport AG majority-owned company– and the government of Peru yesterday signed an amendment to the 2001 Lima Airport Concession, thus making it possible for LAP to move ahe... more
Civil defenseEU helps France fight forest fires
Brussels, Belgium - The EU's emergency Copernicus satellite is helping to provide damage assessment maps of the affected areas
France has activated the EU's Civil Protection Mechanism this afternoon as forest fires are ravaging southern regions of the country and Corsica. The national authorities requested a firefighting aircraft... more
IndustryLeonardo inaugurates its new airborne systems facility in L'Aquila
L'Aquila, Italy - Focused on industry's airborne systems activity and employs around 140 people
Today Leonardo officially inaugurated its airborne systems facility in L’Aquila, Italy. L’Aquila, the capital of Italy’s Abruzzo region, is one of the birthplaces of Leonardo’s airborne and space systems... more
ReportQatar and the diplomatic crisis: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt published a new blacklist
Rome, Italy - The number of organizations and people accused of links with terrorism rises to eighty-nine
Following the diplomatic crisis that started in June between Qatar -on one side- and Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain -on the other one- with consequences also on air transport, the... more
Civil aviationEthiopia Airports Enterprise joins Ethiopian Aviation Holding Group
Rome, Italy - The Enterprise has been running 23 airports, four internazional and some are under construction
The Ethiopian Airlines Group has merged with the Ethiopian Airports Enterprise (EAE) forming the Aviation Holding Group with a regulation approved by the Council of Ministers (CoM) on July 14, 2017. The... more
SecurityCyber-security: Japan and the United States will tighten information sharing
Washington, USA - In a joint statement the two Countries announced the topics of the bilateral dialogue that took place last week
In a bilateral meeting on cyber security Japan and the United States decided that they will continue their cooperation and increase information sharing on threats, on measures applied to strenghten the... more
IndustryF-35 planes and 10.000 jobs: for the Italian Court of Auditors the realistic ones are 3586
Rome, Italy - In the report on the general audit of the State 2016 labour forecasts are adjusted downwards
In the report on the general audit of the Italian State 2016 which was communicated to the Parliament of the Country on June 27 the Italian Court of Auditors (Corte dei Conti) dedicated a section to the... more
UAS-DronesAirplanes-helicopters. ECA: pilots call for urgent action following drone testing results -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Brussels, Belgium - The Association calls for awareness campaigns promoting a responsible use of them
The European Cockpit Association (ECA) calls for urgent action following the publication of the results of drone (UAV, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) collisions tests with aircraft and helicopter carried out... more
SecurityItalian Farnesina-Assaeroporti-Enac: the "travel safe" campaign for people going abroad launched
Rome, Italy - Two portals and an app to move in the world
The information campaign promoted by the Foreign Ministry’s Crisis Management Unit in conjunction with Assaeroporti, the association of Italian airport managers, and ENAC, the National Civil Aviation A... more
IndustryIAG orders three more A-330/200 airplane for LEVEL
Toulouse, France - The low-cost of the Group began operating last month
Following the recent and successful launch in Barcelona of International Airlines Group’s (IAG) low-cost long-haul airline brand, LEVEL, the Group has selected the A-330/200 as its aircraft of choice t... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft and safety: new rules in the future in Great Britain
London, United Kingdom - The decision comes after the results of a survey that was published on Saturday and the recent studies on the impact of UAV with aircraft
All Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) above two hundred and fifty grams in the United Kingdom shall in the future be registered and pilots attend courses about safety. It was announced by the British government... more
AerospaceCooperation between Thales Alenia Space and University of Turin
Turin, Italy - Creating stronger synergies between aerospace industry, academic world and Piedmont region
Thales Alenia Space, a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), today signed a cooperation agreement for technical-scientific and training with the University of Turin confirming both Turin... more
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia (2). Non-binding offers: Ryanair applied
Rome, Italy - The Irish carrier confirmed its interest in the Italian airline
The airline Ryanair announced that it is interested in Alitalia and in its sale process and that for this reason submitted a non-binding offer. The deadline for delivering the envelopes with the proposals... more
AirportsItaly. Bergamo’s soaring six months
Bergamo, Italy - Some 5.8 million passengers have passed through it in the first half of the year
Delivering double-digit growth rates last month, with a 14% increase in passenger traffic, Milan-Bergamo continues to hit new highs. Some 5.8 million passengers have passed through Italy’s third largest a... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and conferences. Nigeria and ICAO affirm commitment to sustainable development of country’s transport sector
Montreal, Canada - Aliu’s mission in the African country took place from 15 to 21 July 2017
At a recent bilateral meeting, the Acting President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, HE Yemi Osinbajo, and the President of the ICAO Council, Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, concurred on the need to heighten... more
ConferencesICAO SG emphasizes need for commitment and action at Ibero-American Climate Change Symposium
Montreal, Canada - This is a very important moment for our planet and for the air transport sector
Stressing that this is a very important moment for our planet and for the air transport sector, ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu emphasized last week to the participants of the week-long Ibero-American... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport: opportunity to help shape the future of aviation in the UK
Liverpool, UK - To help boost economic growth, connectivity and skills will be at the centre of the new strategy to prepare the industry for the next three decades
Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" ("LJLA") has welcomed the news that the Government are seeking views on the content of their new aviation strategy that has been published last Friday. Shaping aviation... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Alitalia: commissioners will submit contents of call for tender with details of the next steps
Rome, Italy - Deadline for non-binding proposals expired last Friday
"The deadline for the submission of non-binding proposals from eligible parties that had received the procedure letter on 26 June, has expired last Friday at 6 pm. On the basis of the proposals received,... more
AirlinesAirplanes and Brexit. No Ryanair flights to Great Britain since Summer 2019 if a solution will not be found within September 2018
Rome, Italy - The Chief Commercial Officer of the airline told it to a German newspaper
The Chief Commercial Officer of Ryanair David O'Brien told to a German newspaper that the airline will stop its flights to and from the United Kingdom if a solution to Brexit will not be found within September... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Adria Airways takes over Darwin
Lugano, Switzerland - Transfer of 99.1% of the shares
The Slovenian carrier Adria Airways has acquired 99.1% of the shares of the Swiss Darwin Airline, that operates with the name of Etihad Regional and belongs to the Etihad Airlines Group. The press reported... more
IndustryKC-390 airplane successfully concludes world demonstration tour
Gavião Peixoto, Brazil - Lasted 40 days, flew over 19 Countries and presented to nine Nations
The new multi-mission military transport and tanker aircraft, the KC-390, concluded last week a successful 40-day demonstration tour. During this tour it flew over 19 countries and was presented to nine... more
Fair and showsTwo Russian jumbo jet aircraft move "Red Bull Air Race" to Kazan
Budapest, Hungary - The extraordinary cargo was carried by Russian airline AirBridge Cargo
Last week on 18 July two B-747/400 airplanes, with a payload of 120 tonnes each, were needed to move the "Red Bull Air Race" aircraft and equipment from Budapest to Kazan in Russia. The extraordinary cargo... more
Civil aviationModernising airspace on the skies of Great Britain: it's the request of air traffic controllers
London, United Kingdom - The increasing number of aircraft makes necessary to update the system, also to reduce the impact on the environment
Eight hundred thousand airplanes are awaited today by air traffic controllers of the United Kingdom, a number which was never reached before but that does not impress insiders: 2017 is a record-year for... more
IndustryS7 Airlines takes delivery of its first A-320neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - First to operate this model in Russia
S7 Airlines, one of Russia’s carriers, member of Oneworld global airline alliance, has taken delivery of its’ first A-320neo which is on lease from BOC Aviation. The aircraft is the first Airbus to fea... more
Fair and showsRussian and UHIG sign contracts for delivery of 10 helicopters to China
Moscow, Russia - Three agreements during the "MAKS 2017"
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) and United Helicopters International Group (UHIG) entered into three contracts during the "International Aviation and Space Salon... more
AirlinesAirplanes Alitalia. The time-limit for the submission of the non-binding tenders expires today
Rome, Italy - The airline that were invited to the second phase of the ban can detail their interest in the carrier
The non-binding preliminary tenders for a possible sale -as a whole or in part- of Alitalia shall be submitted by today. The companies that were admitted to the second stage of the process that started... more
Civil aviationIATA urges Mexico to embrace global standards for slot management
Miami, Usa - To maximize the country’s infrastructure and ensure its flourishing sector remains competitive
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on Mexico to apply global standards for the management of airport slots to maximize the country’s air infrastructure and ensure its flourishing a... more
AirlinesAirplanes Alitalia, M5S accuses Laghi of conflict of interest
Rome, Italy - On Thursday morning the Italian Government said to the Commission for Productive Activities that there are no irregularities, but the M5S politicians want to see the documents
Serious allegations against the special commissioner of Alitalia Enrico Laghi and the Italian Government were raised yesterday by the deputy of the Movimento 5 Stelle (M5S) Davide Crippa and by other M5S... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and start-up: how to reuse demolished Airbuses
Graz, Austria - 100 tons of aluminium, titanium, copper and steel, destined to the metals market
A start-up in Graz that has an internet platform for the offer and sale of heaps of metal, purchased from Belgian Government in collaboration with a company in Bratislava two demolished Airbus airplanes.... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Air France presents an its new airline
Rome, Italy - Joon will begin to operate flights already from this Autumn and then in Summer
Air France presents its new airline, Joon, which will start operating medium-haul flights from Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" this autumn, followed by long-haul flights in summer 2018. It is especially aimed... more
AirlinesKorean Air foresees smooth Delta jv approval despite anti-competition concerns
Rome, Italy - Raised by smaller airlines in the US
Korean Air foresees a smooth process of receiving government approval for its joint-venture with Delta, despite some concerns about the potential for anti-competition raised by smaller airlines in the... more
Sport aviationAir sports set to shine at The World Games 2017 in Poland
Wroclaw, Poland - IOC President Thomas Bach officially opened yesterday the event
The World Games 2017 opened in style in the city of Wroclaw, Poland on Thursday night, 20 July 2017, with an opening ceremony of light, sound and music in front of 35,000 people. President of the International... more
DiscussionsIt happened today. July 20, 1969: the landing on the Moon
Rome, Italy - About six hours and a half after the lunar landing by Apollo 11
At 2:57 UTC on July 20, 1969, about six hours and a half after the lunar landing by Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong, followed shortly after by Buzz Aldrin, set foot on the lunar surface, first man of the history,... more
AirlineseasyJet Europe: first Austrian-registered aircraft flying from Luton to Vienna this morning
Vienna, Austria - Thomas Haagensen appointed Managing Director
easyJet can confirm that it has been awarded an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by Austro Control and an airline operating licence by Austria's Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. New ownership for Switzerland’s Darwin Airline
Lugano, Switzerland - Lugano will remain the company’s headquarters, with Geneva as its second base
Darwin Airline, the Swiss carrier that operates under the name Etihad Regional in various European countries, announced a change in ownership today. The existing shareholders, including its strategic partner... more
DefenseItalian-Turkish-French cooperation for the defence missile system development in Turkey
Ankara, Turkey - The Defence Minister Fikri Isik announced it yesterday
The Turkish Defence Minister Fikri Isik announced on Wednesday that Turkey will collaborate with Italy and France, in particular with the joint-venture Eurosam, to develop a national missile defence system.... more