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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
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