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Civil aviationIATA and A4A launch baggage tracking campaign
Geneva, Switzerland - Annually, more than 4 billion bags are carried by airlines globally
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airlines for America (A4A), have launched a year-long global campaign related to baggage tracking with the goal of reducing mishandled bags in addition... more
DefenseF-35 airplanes and debates. The president of the Defence Committee of the British Parliament wants clarifications
London, United Kingdom - In these days the aircraft was strongly criticized by the English press for its features and price
In the light of the strong criticism about the features and costs of F-35 airplanes that the English newspaper "The Times" reported and that were continued by the press, the president elect of the Defence... more
SecurityCyber-security: an exercise to test the ability of critical infrastructures to react to cyber-attacks
Singapore, Singapore - The simulation took place yesterday in the Asian Country and involved eleven public and private key sectors
The main public and private Critical Information Infrastructures (CII) of Singapore of eleven key sectors for the security of the Asian Country -among which those regarding air transport, maritime and... more
HelicoptersAW-189 helicopter to support Oil&Gas operations in Russia
Moscow, Russia - The aircraft will be equipped with FIPS for outstanding all weather operations
Leonardo announced yesterday that an AW-189 super medium helicopter will be operated by Aviashelf to perform transport operations from Sakhalin Island in Russia supporting the Oil&Gas industry. The aircraft... more
Fair and showsAircraft. "Maks 2017": 13th edition opened yesterday by Putin
Moscow, Russia - Contracts, supplies, cooperation agreements, business program, innovations and flights
The 13th International Aviation and Space Salon "MAKS 2017"(July 18-23) was opened yesterday by President of Russia Vladimir Putin. As part of the event he conducted a meeting on commercial aircraft industry... more
SecurityAirplanes and electronic devices: controls increased in Japanese airports
Tokyo, Japan - Electronic equipment larger than a smartphone will be randomly checked
More security checks will be carried out in seven airports of Japan for the flights to the USA. Electronic devices bigger than a smartphone -among which there are equipment as tablets, personal computers... more
IndustryTaiwan’s Mandarin Airlines buys six ATR-72/600 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Valued at some USD 160 million
ATR and Taiwan’s Mandarin Airlines, a regional subsidiary of Taiwan’s flag carrier China Airlines, today signed a contract for the purchase of six -72/600 airplanes, valued at some USD 160 million. With the... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. Leonardo at "MAKS Airshow 2017" in Russia
Moscow, Russia - The event takes place from 18 to 23 July in Zhukovsky, Russia
Leonardo is showcasing its products and capabilities at the International Aviation and Space Exhibition "MAKS 2017" held in Zhukovsky, Russia, from 18 to 23 July. The company has a longstanding presence... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport expects 750,000 passengers over the Summer holidays
Liverpool, UK - For the next six weeks, an increase of around 5% compared to the same time last year
This week-end sees the start of Liverpool "John Lennon Airport"’s ("LJLA") busiest time of the year once again, as the school holidays begin for many families from across the region. Thousands of passengers a... more
DefenseAircraft. CAE awarded defence contracts
Montreal, Canada - Valued at more than C$175 million
CAE announced yesterday that it has been awarded defence contracts on a range of platforms valued at more than C$175 million to provide simulation products, training services and in-service support for... more
AirportsFrontier Airlines to expand service from Miami Airport to nine more cities
Miami, Usa - Low-cost carrier will also renew seasonal service to five cities this fall
Denver-based ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines announced yesterday a major expansion of its flight schedule this fall from Miami International Airport that will include the addition of nine cities.... more
UAS-DronesICAO Council President urges cooperation towards harmonized airspace management for unmanned aircraft
Montreal, Canada - During the RPAS Symposium in Abuja
Opening the ICAO Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Symposium in Abuja yesterday, ICAO Council President Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu stressed the importance of a globally coherent regulatory framework for the... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. First flight for UAV demonstrator SAGITTA
Overberg, South Africa - Completion of the first trial phase with series of tests in South Africa
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully tested a new type of aircraft that will aid the development of future unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for series production. The unmanned jet-propelled demonstrator... more
IndustryGlobal 7000 aircraft program surpasses 500 flight test hours
Montreal, Canada - Development and certification schedule is on track for entry-into-service in the 2H2018
Bombardier Business Aircraft announced yesterday that its Global 7000 aircraft flight test program is progressing as planned and has surpassed the 500-hour milestone. With three flight test vehicles (FTVs)... more
SecurityAircraft. CAAS and EASA expand collaboration with new working arrangement on airworthiness certification
Cologne, Germany - Industry to benefit from reduced duplication of regulatory efforts
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a working arrangement that will reduce regulatory compliance cost and facilitate more business opportunities... more
IndustryAir Côte d’Ivoire receives its new A-320 airplane
Toulouse, France - The cabin of the aircraft delivered is configured in two classes
Air Côte d’Ivoire, the Ivory Coast’s flagship airline based in Abidjan, received its new A-320 at a ceremony that was held at the Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse on Monday 17 July. This ceremony was... more
HelicoptersLithium-Ion battery now available for R-66 helicopter
Torrance, Usa - Typical battery life is 8 years with minimal required maintenance every 2 years
Robinson Helicopter Company added in the last days the TB17 Lithium-ion battery to its R-66 options. TB17 by True Blue Power, a division of Mid-Continent Instrument, offers substantial weight savings,... more
AirlinesAirplanes and Brexit. easyJet, changes coming
Luton, United Kingdom - A new company will be started with headquarters in Austria. The CEO will leave at the end of the year to work for television
The British company easyJet said on Friday to have started with Austrian authorities the necessary procedures to obtain the Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) that is required to start a new air carrier... more
AerospacePresident of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella visits the Matera space hub
Matera, Italy - Welcomed by the leadership of ASI and Leonardo
The President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, yesterday visited the Matera space hub, one of the most important centres in southern Italy for research, development and technology transfer,... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia: analysis of the economical-financial results of 2016 -EXCLUSIVE
Rome, Italy - The observations of Gaetano Intrieri for AVIONEWS
We receive and publish it, leaving the same possibility for eventual replies: "Here we are again to analyze the latest document that was released by Alitalia about the economic and financial (very nebulous)... more
Sport aviationSixty-six athletes from three air sports to take part at the World Games in Poland
Wroclaw, Poland - The 2017 edition will be held from 20-30 July 2017 in Wroclaw
Sixty-six international air sports athletes will compete in three different air sports at the World Games in Poland. Parachuting Canopy Piloting, Glider Aerobatics and Paramotoring will all feature over... more
Airlines"Yes" of Air France pilots to the airline Boost
Paris, France - 78.2% of the members of SNPL union approved the future low-cost company of Air France
Most of the members of the French national union of aircraft pilots (SNPL) -the 78.2%- chose to make a change in the creation of "Boost", the project for a future low-cost air carrier of Air France: pilots... more
AirlineseasyJet: established a new airline which will be headquartered in Vienna
London, UK - Update on European AOC (Air Operator Certificate)
Following a rigorous and comprehensive process, easyJet earlier this year applied to Austro Control for an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and to Austria's Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways increases frequency to Egypt and Nigeria
Abu Dhabi, UAE - On the back of their resurging economies
Etihad Airways is adding year-round flights between its Abu Dhabi hub and both Cairo and Lagos later this year to cater to growing demand to and from the United Arab Emirates. A fifth daily scheduled... more
AirportsWarsaw Airport: traffic statistics in the first half of 2017
Warsaw, Poland - Nearly 7 million passengers have been handled at "Chopin Airport"
In the first half of this year the Warsaw airport has handled almost 7 million passengers, a quarter more than in the same period last year. In June 2017 "Chopin Airport" handled 1.52 million passengers... more
AirportsCologne-Bonn TAPs into Lisbon hub and beyond
Cologne, Germany - The Airport welcomed its fourth airline to offer Portuguese flights this summer
Cologne-Bonn Airport welcomed its fourth airline to offer scheduled Portuguese flights this summer, as TAP Portugal strengthens the German airport’s existing links to Lisbon. Celebrating the inaugural f... more
IndustryEmbraer flies first Legacy 500 airplane assembled in Melbourne
Melbourne-Florida, Usa - Just eight months after the first 450 jet assembled in Melbourne took flight
Embraer announced the maiden flight of its first Legacy 500 midsize business jet airplane assembled at its industrial facilities in Melbourne, Florida, just eight months after the first 450 mid-light jet... more
AirportsNew air traffic records met in Finland
Helsinki, Finland - The amount of passengers increasing rapidly
In Finland, Finavia’s airports have attracted a record number of passengers this year. In the first half of 2017, there were in total of 10,958,075 passengers. This represents a 7.9% growth when compared t... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and climate: the rise of temperatures will have consequences on aviation
Rome, Italy - According to a research the heat of the air will have a significant impact on takeoff of aircraft
A big number of airplanes -among ten and thirty percent- that every year now depart at the hottest times of the day, might be asked in the next decades to reduce their weight at takeoff. To explain it... more
DefenseFiring of Brimstone missile from Eurofighter completed as aircraft enhancements move forward
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The trial follows completion of the flight trials programme for the Storm Shadow and the Meteor air-to-air missile
The first live firing of MBDA’s Brimstone air-to-surface missile from a Eurofighter Typhoon has been successfully completed as part of ongoing development work to significantly upgrade the capability o... more
AirportsQeshm Airlines: maiden flight on Hamburg-Tabriz route
Hamburg, Germany - Direct service from Hamburg to Iranian city of culture
First flight from Hamburg Airport: Iranian airline Qeshm Airlines landed in Hamburg for the first time today. The airline now links the city twice weekly with Tabriz in Iran. The service is being operated... more
IndustryAvio Aero will produce components for ATP engine
Rivalta di Torino, Italy - To include 3D printed parts
Avio Aero, a GE Aviation business that designs, builds and maintains aviation engines, will produce, at its Brindisi plant, the additive-manufactured components of the General Electric ATP (Advanced Turboprop)... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and results. Delta Air Lines announces June quarter profit -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Atlanta, Usa - Despite a $125 million negative impact from the operational disruption following severe storms in Atlanta in early April
Delta Air Lines yesterday reported financial results for the June quarter 2017. Highlights of these results are: • June quarter 2017 GAAP pre-tax income of $1.89 billion, net income of $1.2 b... more
DefenseFrance and Germany will develop together new military airplane
Paris, France - In a bilateral meeting the two Countries set a cooperation framework that concerns other defence systems too
In a bilateral meeting that took place on Thursday in Paris the representatives of Germany and France shaped a cooperation program to renew their systems of defence. In the general framework of a long-term... more
Military aviationSixty-three planes and twenty-nine helicopters in the skies of Paris at the presence of Macron and Trump
Paris, France - The exhibition in the morning to celebrate the French National Day
Tens of airplanes and helicopters as well as thousands of servicemen and hundreds of vehicles parade this morning in Paris for the July 14th celebrations, National Day of France. To assist to the events,... more
AirlinesTap Portugal unveiled its new Premium Lounge at Lisbon Airport
Rome, Italy - A surface of 850sm with space for 260 people
TAP Portugal opened in the last days its lounge in Lisbon "Humberto Delgado" Airport. Covering an area of 850 square metres with space for 260 people, it is located on the 6th floor of the airport’s S... more
IndustryNew contract to continue to keep UK Typhoon aircraft protected from threats
Rome, Italy - A two year contract will see Leonardo lead the upgrade of the ‘Praetorian’ Defensive Aids Sub System for jets operated by the RAF
Leonardo has welcomed a contract between NETMA and Eurofighter for a Defensive Aids Sub System (DASS) capability upgrade for the UK’s Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft. The two-year, €45M (£40M) cont... more
Civil aviationAircraft. ICAO SG stresses value of robust ID management to travel document and border control security and efficiency
Montreal, Canada - She delivered a strong message yesterday to the participants of the Trip Seminar in Hong Kong
ICAO’s Secretary General, Fang Liu, delivered a strong message yesterday to the participants of the ICAO TRIP Seminar in Hong Kong, China, on how robust ID management frameworks provide a critical foundation f... more
ConferencesAircraft and conferences. ICAO: capacity investments and concrete climate actions must be key priorities for aviation leaders
Montreal, Canada - Its Council President's declarations during the "6th World Civil Aviation Chief Executives Forum"
Addressing the "6th World Civil Aviation Chief Executives Forum" yesterday, hosted by Singapore, ICAO Council President Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu stressed the continuing and critical need for increasing levels... more
CuriositiesKorean Air to launch its annual Travel Photo Contest
Seoul, South Korea - This year’s competition is divided into two categories
Korean Air will launch its 24th travel photo contest from July 24th to September 1st, 2017. This year’s competition is divided into two categories –General Awards and Special Awards. The General Awa... more
IndustryA-350/1000 aircraft completes hot weather tests at Al Ain Airport
Toulouse, France - They took place from 4 to 7 July in the UAE
The A-350/1000 test aircraft, MSN065, successfully completed the hot weather tests at the Al Ain International airport, in the UAE. The tests which took place from 4 to 7 July, involved the aircraft undergo... more
CuriositiesAirport Rhino settles into new home in Lache
Livepool, UK - It has been unveiled today
A famous Rhino sculpture that has spent the past 7 years at "Liverpool John Lennon Airport" has today been unveiled at its new home in Lache, on the outskirts of Chester. The Airport Rhino, originally... more
AirlinesAir Transat, first North American A-321LR aircraft operator
Toulouse, France - This version will operate also on Montreal-Nice route
Ten A-321LR aircraft will be joining the fleet of Canadian airline Air Transat, making it the first North American operator of the longest-range single-aisle aircraft in the world. The carrier will lease... more
SecurityAirplane of Air Canada risks landing on the taxiway at San Francisco: FAA starts investigation
San Francisco, USA - The collision with four aircraft waiting to takeoff was avoided by seconds. It happened on Friday
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) announced yesterday to have started an investigation on the airplane of Air Canada that on the evening of Friday July 7 was to land on the taxiway at the San Francisco... more
AirportsAirports in Norway: records in June and good figures for the first six months
Oslo, Norway - A number of other small airports in Northern of the country experienced more than 10% growth
The traffic figures for the first six months and for June show that the excellent growth in aviation traffic is continuing. The number of aircraft journeys decreased by 1.5 per cent, but the number of... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in June and first half 2017
Frankfurt, Germany - Frankfurt Airport achieves new passenger record
The growth trend at Fraport AG's home base Frankfurt Airport (FRA) continues unabated: in June 2017, some 5.8 million passengers passed through FRA, representing an increase of 5.3 percent year-on-year.... more
DiscussionsIt happened on July 12: the first flight of the Dornier Do X airplane -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - The maiden flight in 1929 of the seaplane, the greatest aircraft of the period
It was on July 12, 1929 when the Dornier Do X seaplane made its maiden flight, the greatest aircraft of the period. Created by the German engineer Claude Dornier around 1925, in that moment owner of the... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Europe’s airports call on the UK to set detailed Brexit position & safeguard connectivity
Brussels, Belgium - The industry today renewed its warning about its potential impact on continental air transport
The European airport industry today renewed its warning about Brexit and its potential impact on European air transport, connectivity and the wider economy during a public hearing on the subject in the... more
IndustryATR obtains EASA certification for the new Standard 3 avionics for the -600 series of aircraft
Toulouse, France - The new suite has been co-developed with Thales
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted certification to the latest innovations, co-developed by ATR and Thales, which further enhance the avionics of the -42/600 and -72/600 aircraft. The... more
AccidentsSixteen marines die as military airplane falls in Mississippi, USA - VIDEO
Jackson, USA - According to a witness there was an explosion. The aircraft then crashed in a field
A KC-130 military airplane of the US Marine Corps fell shortly after 4 pm (local time) on Monday in Mississippi (USA) at about 160 kilometers north of Jackson. A witness said he heard a boom and then saw... more