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Fair and shows"Le Bourget Air Show 2017" (2). ALC inks order for 12 additional A-321neo aircraft
Paris, France - Strong market appetite in this modern airplane
Air Lease Corporation, the Los Angeles based aircraft leasing company has signed a firm order for 12 additional A-321neo aircraft at the "52nd Paris International Airshow" (June 1-25). The incremental... more
Fair and showsAirbus Helicopters reveals Racer high-speed demonstrator configuration at "Le Bourget" (7)
Paris, France - Project developed in the frame of Clean Sky 2 research programme
Airbus Helicopters has unveiled today at the "Paris air show" (June 19-25) the aerodynamic configuration of the high speed demonstrator it is developing as part of the Clean Sky 2 European research programme.... more
IndustryThe first flight of the Sonaca 200 aircraft completed at Charleroi airport
Gosselies, Belgium - The company uses the FTA2 assembled in its factories in Belgium
Sonaca Aircraft has just started the flight test campaign of the Sonaca 200, single engine two-seater designed for pilots' training and leisure flights. In order to achieve the flight tests, the company... more
Fair and showsOrders and commitments for the E2 Family; KLM Cityhopper orders two E-190 airplanes announced at "Le Bourget"
Paris, France - Embraer projects market demand for 6,400 New Jet deliveries in the 70-130+ seat segment over the next 20 years
Embraer announces, at the "52nd Paris International Air Show", firm orders and commitments from undisclosed customers for the E2 family. The firm order consists of ten E-195-E2´s, with an additional ten... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget" (16): VSR700 demonstrator performs first autonomous flights
Paris, France - Validating technologies on an Optionally Piloted Vehicle (OPV) demonstrator
Airbus Helicopters recently started autonomous flight trials of a VSR700 Optionally Piloted Vehicle (OPV) demonstrator, paving the way for a first flight of the actual VSR700 prototype in 2018. A light... more
Fair and shows"Paris-Le Bourget" (15): LCI orders nine AW helicopters
Paris, France - For USD 120 million
Leonardo and Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation division of the Libra Group, have today announced an order for an additional nine helicopters. The order is valued at over USD 120 million... more
Fair and showsParis: the neo-President Macron visits the Air Show of Le Bourget - VIDEO
Paris, France - Important meeting with small and medium-sized enterprises, and with the major players of the industry
The "Air Show of Paris - Le Bourget" that got this year to its 52nd edition saw today the backing of the French neo-President Emmanuel Macron, who showed off in the exhibition areas of mostly small and... more
Fair and shows"Paris-Le Bourget" (9). Avio: operational tests for P120C to equip VEGA and Ariane 6 launchers
Paris, France - Completed at the eve of the international air show
The operational tests for the first P120C casing were successfully completed yesterday at the Avio facility in Colleferro. The P120C is the largest monolithic carbon-fibre solid propellant motor in the... more
Fair and showsATR: the latest aircraft development at the "Paris Air Show 2017" (8)
Paris, France - An ATR-72/600 in the colours of the Indian carrier IndiGo in the static display area
ATR, the world’s turboprop manufacturer, is present at the 52nd edition of the "Paris Air Show", from June 19 to June 25. Visitors are welcomed on board an ATR-72/600 in the colours of the Indian carrier I... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show 2017" (6). MRJ airplane touched down at Le Bourget
Paris, France - First trip to Europe signifies program progress
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation announced that the third Flight Test Aircraft (FTA-3) of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) landed at the Le Bourget Airport near Paris... more
Fair and shows"Paris 2017" (13). GECAS orders 100 A-320neo aircraft
Paris, France - Additional order shows confidence in this model
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric has signed a firm order for 100 A-320neo Family aircraft at the "52nd International Paris Air... more
Fair and shows"Paris-Le Bourget" (12). Contracts to maintain German and Spanish Typhoon aircraft fleet avionics
Paris, France - Worth more than EUR 100 million
Leonardo has signed contracts worth more than 100 million Euros with Airbus to provide avionics maintenance for both German and Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon fleets. These contracts will cover all repairs... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget 2017" (11): the M-346FA (Fighter Attack) aircraft presented
Paris, France - The aircraft will be equipped with the Leonardo Grifo-346 radar
Leonardo has shown for the first time at Le Bourget, the Paris kermesse focused on aerospace and defence that opened today, the new fighter attack version of the M-346, a further evolution of a family... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget" (10): the new M-345 trainer aircraft makes its debut at the event
Paris, France - The Italian Air Force has already ordered a first batch of five units
Leonardo has chosen Le Bourget air show, the well-known Paris showcase dedicated to aerospace and defence industries, for the official debut of the new M- 345 trainer. The airplane, that has already raised... more
ReportFire in Portugal kills more than sixty people, among whom also children. More than 1500 firemen in the region, Canadair aircraft have been sent too
Lisbon, Portugal - The fire that started in the forests of the Pedrógão Grande region on Saturday spread very quickly and is not extinguished yet
Sixty-two deads -of whom four children- and fifty injured people of whom 5 in serious conditions is the not yet final death toll of the huge fire that since Saturday devastated the region around Pedrógão G... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show 2017" (4). Leonardo : drone, AW-169 helicopter in EMS configuration, T-100 airplane on display
Paris, France - Products, services and collaborations underpin its presence at the event
Leonardo exhibits at the "2017 Paris Air Show", which takes place at LeBourget from 19 to 25th June. The company hosted at chalet (240, Row A) and participates in the static display (B6), showcases its... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show 2017" (5). Embraer: its E-195E2, KC-390 and Legacy 450 aircraft debut
Paris, France - Also the ERJ-145 from the customer HOP! is in static display
Three Embraer aircraft have their "Paris Air Show" debut during the 52ème Salon International de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace, June 19-25, at the Le Bourget Airport, in Paris, France. This is industry’s largest... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show" (3). Boeing showcases new airplanes and services; 737 MAX 9 scheduled for flying display
Paris, France - P-8A, V-22, AH-64 Apache, CH-47 Chinook and 787/10 on static display
Boeing confirmed that a 737 MAX 9 flight test airplane participates in the flying display at the "Paris Air Show", which runs June 19-25 at Paris-Le Bourget Airport. The 737 MAX 9 completed its first... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show" (14): different orders for B-737 MAX aircraft -VIDEO
Paris, France - Gecas, Boc Aviation, Tui Group, Tibet Financial Leasing, SpiceJet, Cdb Aviation Lease Finance
Boeing, at the opening day of the "Paris Air Show", announced to have obtained a substantial number of orders and committments for the B-737 MAX 10 airplane, by customers in all the world. Among these,... more
IndustryAirbus presents the A-380plus airplane
Toulouse, France - New large winglets to provide fuel burn savings
Airbus is presenting a development study for an enhanced A-380, the “A-380plus”. The study includes aerodynamic improvements in particular new, large winglets and other wing refinements that allow for... more
Civil defenseFires in Portugal (2): the Italian Canadair airplanes took off yesterday evening
Rome, Italy - The pre-activation has been immediate and they were ready to depart already in the early hours
The two Canadair CL-415 airplanes (CAN 13 and CAN 28) of the Fire Department took off yesterday evening from Rome-Ciampino to Portugal (Montereal) to support the wide firefighting activity that due to... more
Fair and showsAirplanes, helicopters and drone at the International "Paris Air Show 2017" (19-25 June)
Paris, France - The previous edition had over 2,300 exhibitors
The "International Paris Air Show" is organised by the SIAE, a subsidiary of GIFAS, the French Aerospace Industries Association. The 52nd show takes place at the Le Bourget Parc des Expositions from 19... more
Fair and showsAirplanes, helicopters and UAV. Paris Air Show 2017" (2): Airbus: the frist public flying appearance of the A-321neo and A-350/1000
Paris, France - Airbus Helicopters’ line-up on the static display includes the H-130, the H-135, the H-145M and a Tiger helicopter from the French army which will also perform flight demos during the show
At the "Paris Air Show", which runs from 19th to 25th June 2017, Airbus showcases its wide range of innovative technologies, products and services, from market-leading commercial and military aircraft... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. EC is taking the European drone sector to new heights
Brussels, Belgium - The paper outlines a number of basic principles
Following a request by the European Commission, the Single European Sky Air traffic management Research Joint Undertaking –whose role is to develop the new generation European air traffic management s... more
IndustryUS military planes to Qatar: 12 billion dollars deal with the Country accused to support terrorism
Washington, USA - The United States will provide F-15s to the emirate; the sale was discussed on Wednesday in Washington
In the middle of an international diplomatic crisis that sees Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt and some other Countries accusing Qatar of supporting pro-Iranian terrorism and that for... more
SecuritySuccessful annual EASA-FAA international safety conference comes to an end
Cologne, Germany - The next event will take place in Washington in June 2018
On 14-16 June 2017 in Brussels, senior aviation representatives from around the globe have discussed global aviation safety issues at the Annual EASA-FAA International Safety Conference. Around 300 participants,... more
AirportsBudapest Airport’s growing Ukrainian union
Budapest, Hungary - Served by a two class B-737/800 airplane
Ukraine International Airlines, the Eastern European country’s flag carrier, yesterday launched its first operation from Budapest Airport with its daily link to Kiev-Boryspil. Welcoming the inaugural f... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Ethiopia launches on-line visa (E-Visa)
Rome, Italy - In collaboration with the local carrier
The Ethiopian Immigration and Nationality Affairs main Department in collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines has finalized preparations of the initial phase to commence an e-visa service for international... more
IndustrySaab to boost security for Australian government agencies
Linkoping, Sweden - The systems will be rolled out during 2017 and 2018
Defence and security company Saab has been awarded a contract to enhance security measures at strategic Australian Government facilities under a transformation project in response to increased threats. Under... more
AccidentsHawk 108 missing from radar: pilots remains found; the airplane not yet
Kuantan, Malaysia - Two were hooked to the parachute and at this point lifeless
It is a mystery where an Hawk 108 airplane of the Malaysia Air Force crashed, missing from the radar at 11:30am of yesterday morning, and that is a half an hour after take off from the air Base in Kuantan,... more
AirlinesCALC acquires two aircraft from BOC Aviation
Hong Kong, China - Accelerate expansion and diversification of fleet portfolio
CALC, a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider for global airlines, announced that it has acquired two used B-737/900ER aircraft with lease attached from BOC Aviation Limited. The two aircraft are... more
IndustrySuperJet International extends its maintenance services on the SSJ-100 aircraft
Venice, Italy - The approval has been released by the Italian ENAC following a formal audit
SuperJet International (SJI) –as MRO provider for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100 aircraft) customers– received the extension of the Part 145 maintenance capabilities up to “2 years check”. The approva... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines: declaration against wildlife trafficking signed
Singapore, Singapore - To support of efforts to prevent transportation of it and their products
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed the United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce1 Buckingham Palace Declaration in support of efforts to prevent trafficking and transportation of illegal wildlife and their... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Qatar Airways confirms majority of flights operating
Doha, Qatar - The recent block "Is an illegal fact", according to the carrier. "We are not a political body, and damages our rights of airline"
Qatar Airways’ operations to and from its Doha hub are running smoothly, with the vast majority of flights operating as scheduled. In the past week, the global airline has flown approximately 1,200 f... more
AirlinesCALC signed agreement with Boeing for 50 B-737 MAX aircraft
Hong Kong, China - With a list price of USD 5.8 billion
CALC, a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider for global airlines, has entered into an aircraft purchase agreement with Boeing for 50 new 737 MAX series aircraft, with a list price of US$5.8 billion.... more
IndustryeasyJet receives first of 130 Airbus A-320neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - It is also the airline's 300th A-320 Family airplane
Airbus has delivered easyJet’s first A-320neo, which is also the airline’s 300th A-320 Family aircraft, at a ceremony in Toulouse involving Carolyn McCall, carrier CEO, Gaël Méheust, CFM international CEO,... more
AerospaceSofradir designs its first supersize near infrared detector in 15-micron pitch
Paris, France - For future space observation programs
Sofradir, the global reference in advanced infrared (IR) detectors for aerospace, defense and commercial markets, today announces it is developing its first very large format (2048x2048) 15µm-pitch infrared... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. The strikes fixed on June 16
Rome, Italy - Eight protests predicted for tomorrow
The Italian Transports Ministry unveiled the strikes in the air transport announced for tomorrow. In particular: 16/06/2017 Cub general strike workers in air, airport and satellite activities of... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport (2). Alitalia to minimise customer inconvenience due to the strikes of 16 Jne
Rome, Italy - Passengers are invited to check the status of their flight before going to the airport
In view of multiple strikes in transport sector called for Friday 16 June, Alitalia has taken special measures to mitigate customer inconvenience and rebook the highest number of passengers affected by... more
Press release"GAAD 2017". World Police against purchase of aircraft ticket with replicated cards; 230 airports interested
Rome, Italy - 153 people arrested and controlled 312 suspected transitions pointed out
The control of aircraft tickets false purchased through illicit use of the payrment electronic cards has been the focus of the "GAAD 2017" ("Global Airport Action Day"), operation performed at worldwide... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo again named "best cargo airline in Italy"
Frankfurt, Germany - It wins Quality Award for Overall Performance from Italian air forwarders association
Lufthansa Cargo has received the tremendous accolade of being named the best cargo airline for 2016 in Italy. The Quality Award for Overall Performance was bestowed on the carrier by ANAMA, the Italian... more
CargoEmirates Sky Cargo: inaugurated freighter service to Luxembourg
Dubai, UAE - First step in the implementation of the strategic partnership with Cargolux announced last May
Emirates SkyCargo has operated the first of its scheduled weekly freighter service to Luxembourg on 12 June 2017. On arrival at Luxembourg, the freighter was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute.... more
AirportsA research confirms that aircraft noise is a risk factor for human health
Rome, Italy - The study that was published by an international group of research associates decibels and hypertension
A recent study that analyzed 420 people living near Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" confirmed once more that noise produced by the transit of airplanes contributes to increase the... more
SecurityAirplanes. 2017 EASA Annual Safety Review published -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Cologne, Germany - The priorities will be presented in the next edition of the European Plan for Aviation Safety to be published in December 2017
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) publishes today the 2017 edition of its Annual Safety Review. The analysis in this year’s review provides a statistical summary of aviation safety in the EASA Member S... more
PeopleEvents and roles (2). Aci Europe: Michael Kerkloh elected to lead it
Paris, France - He is already CEO of Munich Airport
European airports’ trade association Airports Council International Europe (ACI EUROPE) this morning held its Annual Assembly, as part of the "27th ACI EUROPE Annual Assembly, Congress & Exhibition", h... more
AirportsAvinor (Norway's airports): increase in air traffic volumes in May
Oslo, Norway - Major growth to Spain and the UK
Figures from Avinor show that air traffic increased by 3.7 percent compared with May last year. Off-shore increased for the first time since 2014. A total of 4,637,714 passengers travelled to and from... more
AerospaceLeonardo: European Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska visits Telespazio’s Fucino Space Centre
Fucino, Italy - Welcomed by Profumo and Pasquali; also Battiston participated at it
Today Leonardo hosted Elżbieta Bieńkowska, the European Comissioner for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, at its Telespazio Space Centre in Fucino, Italy. Alessandro Profumo, Leonardo’s Chi... more
ConferencesEvents. Aci Europe "Best Airport Award" winners for 2017 announced
Paris, France - The 28th General Assembly, Congress & Exhibition will be hosted by Brussels Airport in June (18-20) 2018
The "13th Annual ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards" were announced last night during the Gala Dinner of the "27th ACI EUROPE General Assembly, Congress & Exhibition", hosted by Groupe AdP (Aéroports de Paris... more
AirportsAircraft and events (3). European airports double their pledge on the emissions
Paris, France - 100 carbon neutral airports by 2030
As the "27th ACI EUROPE Annual Congress" formally kicked off in Paris this morning, the European airport industry renewed its commitment to reducing airports’ impact on Climate change, announcing it w... more
AirlinesAlitalia opens its official store on Alitrip platform
Rome, Italy - The travel portal of the Chinese e-commerce
Alitalia has opened its specialized store on Alitrip (Fliggy), one of the largest e-commerce platforms in the world, in cooperation with CITS, the Airline’s General Sales Agent (GSA) in China. The airline i... more