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AccidentsPlane accident in Myanmar, 122 dead
Yangon, Myanmar - Wreckages of a military aircraft that disappeared yesterday were found at sea, on board also many civilians
The wreckages of a military airplane of Myanmar -previously known also as Burma- that disappeared from radars yesterday morning were found to sea out of Burmese shores. The aircraft -a Shaanxi Y-8F-200W... more
AerospaceFalcon 9 rocket will send the X-37B spaceplane of US Air Force into orbit
Washington, USA - The launch that was announced to US Senate on Tuesday should take place next August
The Secretary of the US Air Force Heather Wilson announced at an hearing at the United States Senate on Tuesday that the next launch of the US Air Force's X-37B spaceplane will take place in August, and... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and events (2). Qantas to host "74th IATA AGM" in Sydney
Cancun, Mexico - The summit will take place from 3-5 June 2018 in Australia
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Qantas will host the "74th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit". The event will attract the top leadership of the... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and pilots. Atypical employment, pay-to-fly "hiring", "false" self-employment: EU will discuss it tomorrow
Brussels, Belgium - “Social dimension of the aviation industry”: Transport Ministers’ debate. The risks for the safety shown by some recent studies
ECA (European Cockpit Association) welcomes the upcoming Transport Ministers’ debate on the “Social dimension of the aviation industry” (08/06/2017), based on a Memorandum from the Netherlands which calls... more
IndustryCebu Pacific orders more A-321 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Seven CEOs aircraft to meet growth on domestic and regional services
Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has placed an order with Airbus for seven A-321ceo airplanes to meet ongoing strong growth on its domestic and regional network. The latest contract comes on top of an existing... more
AirportsThe renewal of the Security Operations Center at "JFK" Airport in NY to Thales
Rome, Italy - Three year contract in the context of a wider project aimed at improving the security of T4
"John F. Kennedy International Airport" ("JFK") Terminal 4 is planning to modernise its Security Operations Center (SOC) with Thales –a world industry in airport security, providing smart airport solutions. T... more
SecurityNew cooperation agreement between Leonardo and NATO on cyber security information sharing signed
Rome, Italy - Key experience has been gained by Leonardo in the NCIRC-FOC programme
Leonardo and the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) have signed an Industrial Partnership Agreement (IPA) to share cyber security information in order to mutually enhance situational... more
Press releaseChair of Amnesty International Turkey swept up in post-coup purge, along with 22 other lawyers
Rome, Italy - Suspicion of having links with a movement
"Responding to the news that Taner Kiliç, the Chair of Amnesty International Turkey, was yesterday detained by police along with 22 other lawyers in Izmir on suspicion of having links with the Fethullah... more
SecurityEASA launches Airworthiness Convergence project with Ukraine
Cologne, Germany - It follows the signature of an Arrangement between the EC and the SAAU signed last January
A new chapter in EU-Ukraine aviation relations started today with the official launch of a new cooperation project between EASA and SAAU (State Aviation Administration of Ukraine) in the area of airworthiness.... more
PeopleAirplanes and events. Iata: Goh Choon Phong new Chairman of its BoG
Cancun, Mexico - He succeeds Willie Walsh; CEO of Qatar Airways from June 2018, following his term
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Goh Choon Phong, CEO of Singapore Airlines, has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG) for a one-year term,... more
HelicoptersHeliKorea orders three GrandNew helicopters for EMS
Rome, Italy - Added to the two AW-169s already in service by the operator
The GrandNew light twin helicopter expands in the Republic of Korea with the order of three units by HeliKorea for Emergency Medical Service. The order is a testament to the success of the type as the... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia launches direct link from Rome to New Delhi
Rome, Italy - The airline retuns to India after nine years; daily connection as of the end of October
Alitalia will return to India after a nine-year absence. On 30 October 2017, the Italian airline will inaugurate a new direct New Delhi-Rome flight, resuming service between India and Italy. New Delhi... more
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia. Thirty-two expressions of interest: discretion about the names but among them there would be Ryanair
Rome, Italy - Yesterday the extraordinary commissioners started to open the envelopes received for the call. Meanwhile the new EU regulations about air transport are expected Thursday
The extraordinary commissioner of Alitalia Stefano Paleari said in the occasion of an event that took place yesterday in Rome for the presentation of the 2016 report of ENAC -the Italian Civil Aviation... more
IndustryAircraft. Boeing to deliver the US Navy’s first deployable P-8A Poseidon trainers
Arlington, Usa - New contract comprises seven trainer deliveries for troops on missions, starting in 2019
Boeing will deliver the US Navy’s first deployable P-8A Poseidon trainers, allowing aircrew and operators to improve their mission readiness even while serving away from home. Under a recently signed c... more
CargoATR creates an integrated Leasing, Asset Management & Freighter department
Toulouse, France - With the priorities of managing sales
ATR has created a new Leasing, Asset Management & Freighter department which has the priorities of managing sales to the leasing community and facilitating the placement of new or used ATR aircraft by... more
Civil aviationAircraft and airspace. NBAA calls for focus on US ATC modernization, not privatization
Washington, Usa - Concern arrive from many sides and also by the political part, while some airlines suppprt the measure
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen yesterday issued a statement in response to the administration’s continuing calls for privatizing the nation’s air traffic control (AT... more
SecurityAirplanes and events (7). IATA AGM. ICAO rapidly reviewing laptop and device restrictions to help balance safety and security concerns
Cancun, Mexico - Many issues will be at the top of the agenda in September for ICAO symposium
Speaking yesterday during his keynote address to the International Air Transport Association’s Annual General Meeting in Cancun, Mexico, ICAO Council President Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu stressed to world a... more
SecurityAirplanes and events (5). IATA: closer collaboration key to enhancing aviation security
Cancun, Mexico - The highlights of the resolution
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) "73rd Annual General Meeting (AGM)" adopted a resolution reaffirming the airline industry’s commitment to safety and security. It also called for greater c... more
ConferencesPlanes and events. IATA AGM (3): approved a resolution on sustainable aviation fuels
Cancun, Mexico - The document reaffims also the global effort on emissions and on CORSIA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) "73rd Annual General Meeting (AGM)" approved a resolution calling for governments to implement policies to accelerate the deployment of sustainable aviation... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Air Canada Rouge low-cost: first flight from Berlin to Toronto
Berlin, Germany - The route operated by a B-767
Today marks the first-time non-stop connection between Canada and Germany made by Air Canada Roug, the low-cost of the famous Canadian airline. Flying four times a week until the beginning of October,... more
AirportsAirplanes and results. Aci Europe: growth in passenger traffic in April
Brussels, Belgium - Fueled by strong demand & one-off factors
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for April 2017 – the latest indication of airport traffic performance in Europe. Average passenger traffic in geographical E... more
Fair and showsLeonardo launches new ‘218’ model BriteCloud anti-missile countermeasure following live fire exercise with F-16 airplane
London, UK - In the occasion of the "Electronic Warfare Europe" event
Leonardo has launched the new version of its BriteCloud decoy for fast jets, called BriteCloud 218, at the "Electronic Warfare Europe" event in London following trials with Danish F-16 fighter aircraft.... more
CargoAirplanes and events (6). IATA: airlines commit to air cargo modernization
Cancun, Mexico - A resolution adopted to accelerate the transformation of this sector
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 73rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) adopted a resolution to accelerate the modernization and transformation of the air cargo industry. The resolution builds... more
ConferencesAirplanes and events. IATA: strong profits continue
Cancun, Mexico - Labor, Fuel and Supplier Costs on the Rise
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revised its 2017 industry profitability outlook upwards. Airlines are expected to report a $31.4 billion profit (up from the previously forecast $29.8... more
ReportAirplanes, terrorism and Gulf crisis: stop to the flights to Qatar. But "the agreement with Meridiana is not at risk"
Rome, Italy - The most serious break since constitution in 1981 of the Council of Cooperation of the Gulf
In the middle of the most serious diplomatic crisis never recorded since 1981 - year of the birth of the Council of cooperation of the Persian Gulf Countries- there is the charge to fund the terrorism... more
ConferencesAirplanes (4). IATA AGM: ICAO Council President Aliu on CORSIA
Cancun, Mexico - Clear and determined message addressed to the airline CEOs
ICAO Council President Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu brought a clear and determined message to global airline CEOs yesterday concerning aviation’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, o... more
ConferencesAirplanes and events (2). Iata: the highlights emphasized at 73rd AGM
Cancun, Mexico - A closer collaboration with all Governements and among them is necessary, according to CEO De Juniac
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that the global airline industry’s performance on safety, sustainability and profitability is solid, but the industry faces the threat of protectionist m... more
Science and technologyAircraft. Airbus demonstrates regular customer delivery flights with sustainable jet fuel
Toulouse, France - 15 A-350XWB deliveries already dispatched to Cathay Pacific all with this configuration
Showing its strong commitment towards eco-efficiency, Airbus becomes one of the first aircraft manufacturers to offer its customers the option of delivering new jets using a blend of sustainable jet fuel.... more
AirportsMiami Airport hosted reception for El Al Israel Airlines
Miami, Usa - More than 100 community leaders attend celebration for future Miami-Tel Aviv service
More than 100 community leaders joined in the last days Miami-Dade County officials for a reception and press conference to celebrate the announcement of Miami-Tel Aviv non-stop service by EL AL Israel... more
AirportsUTair links the German and Russian capitals
Berlin, Germany - New daily connection to Moscow
The Russian carrier UTair now connects Berlin-Tegel with Moscow Vnukovo airport, on a daily basis. The flight time between the two capitals takes just under two and a half hours. UTair is Russia’s t... more
AirportsHelsinki Airport’s new iconic entrance
Helsinki, Finland - Finavia’s development programme worth EUR 900 million
The next phase of Finavia’s gigantic investment at Helsinki Airport will begin when the airport’s check-in and arrivals halls and public transport connections are revamped. At the beginning of 2020, a c... more
HelicoptersEnstrom TH-180 helicopter: two prototype aircraft in the certification program
Michigan, Usa - One is in flight test and the other is engaged in a 100-hour ground run
The TH-180 helicopter program has two prototype aircraft in the certification program. One is in flight test and the other is engaged in a 100-hour ground run which is a rugged test of the drive system... more
Civil aviationAircraft and events. IATA: infrastructure, smarter regulation key to success for Latin American aviation
Cancun, Mexico - The most critical examples are: "Jorge Chávez International Airport" in Lima, Mexico City and Buenos Aires
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments in Latin America to maximize the many benefits aviation generates by addressing critical infrastructure deficiencies and applying Smarter... more
PeopleAirplanes and events (2). IATA: AGM opens in Cancun. Andres Conesa elected AGM president
Cancun, Mexico - The first order of business was electing Aeroméxico CEO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened its 73rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Cancun, Mexico, with around 1,000 industry leaders and media in attendance.... more
ReportMoscow-Rome flight. A man tries to provoke fire on an airplane: stopped at Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - Alerted by the captain during the route, the authorities have arranged psychiatric checks for him
Probably an insane action pushed an American man to try to set on fire in the toilette of an airplane of the Russian Aeroflot, that in the early afternoon of yesterday was in flight from Moscow to Rome-Fiumicino,... more
AerospaceAriane 5: Arianespace has launched two telecommunications satellites -VIDEO
Kourou, French Guyana - About a month ago the last launch on May 5
Arianespace has successfully launched two telecommunications satellites: ViaSat-2 for ViaSat Inc.; and EUTELSAT 172B for the operator Eutelsat – which is the first all-electric satellite to be orbited b... more
Finance and economyLeonardo taps the Eurobond market with a EUR 600 million offering
Rome, Italy - It has a 7 year tenor, maturity June 2024 and a fixed-rate coupon of 1.50%
Leonardo successfully in the last days tapped the Eurobond market with a EUR 600 million bond issue. The offering, targeted to Italian and international institutional investors, has a 7 year tenor, maturity... more
Science and technologyAirplanes. SIA-CAAS: partner to operate first "Green package" flights in the world
Singapore, Singapore - Featuring the use of sustainable biofuels, optimised flight operations and SIA's latest-generation fuel-efficient A-350/900
Committed to the global effort to reduce international aviation emissions, Singapore Airlines (SIA), in partnership with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), has started operating a series... more
AirportsThe transformation of Athens International Airport
Athens, Greece - Full renovation and upgrade of the Schengen and non-Schengen areas
The transformation of Athens International Airport. - Functional and aesthetical changes in both areas of 9,000 m2 και 15,000 m2 (24,000m2 – areas not yet defined) - Centralized security filters - Boar... more
Civil aviationAircraft and events (2). Iata: Passenger Demand Surges in April
Cancun, Mexico - Laptop ban may be affecting Middle East-US traffic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for April 2017 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 10.7% compared to... more
CargoAircraft and events. Iata: air freight demand growth eases but remains robust
Cancun, Mexico - "AGM and World Air Transport Summit" takes place from 4-6 June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 8.5% in April 2017 compared to the... more
AerospaceStratolaunch aircraft made first rollout. It is the world’s largest plane by wingspan -VIDEO
Huntsville, Usa - It is ready for tests at ground and in flight
Stratolaunch Systems announces that the homonym aircraft or better Stratolaunch has reached a major milestone in its journey toward low Earth orbit. Yesterday the aircraft out of the hangar –for the f... more
IndustryP&W PW1200G engine for MRJ aircraft acquires type certification
Nagoya, Japan - The MRJ-70 and MRJ-90 will each be powered by two engines of this kind
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. announced yesterday that Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower Geared Turbofan PW1200G e... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the "extension" of the contract of employment ended yesterday
Rome, Italy - It is hoped that a new negotiation will start as soon as possible
The extension of the contract of employment of Alitalia's workers that was decided by the managers of the airline and by unions last December, ended yesterday. Starting from today, what will happen regarding... more
Fair and showsAircraft and events (3). IATA: aviation leaders assemble in Mexico for its 73rd AGM
Cancun, Mexico - This is the third edition in Mexico, the first two one in 1966 and 1994 in Mexico City
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global air transport industry are gathering in Cancun, Mexico for the Association’s 73rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) a... more
AirlinesAircraft. Level: the new low-cost airline of the IAG Group took off -VIDEO
Barcelona, Spain - From Barcelona-El Prat airport to reach Los Angeles
The first flight by Level took off today at 3:40pm from Barcelona-El Prat airport to reach Los Angeles. The inaugural flight of the long haul low-cost carrier of the International Airlines Group (IAG)... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Ryanair welcomed Liverpool Court ruling against "Claims chasers"
Dublin, Ireland - Upholding its policy requiring EU261 cases to be heard in the Irish Courts
Ryanair welcomed yesterday (May 31) the Liverpool County Court ruling upholding airline’s policy requiring EU261 cases involving “claims chasers” to be heard in the Irish Courts and dismissing an appli... more
IndustryAircraft. Saab and FMV sign contract for continued Gripen support and maintenance
Linkoping, Sweden - Valued at around SEK 1.9 billion it will be in effect from June 2017 to December 2019
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) regarding the continued support and maintenance of Gripen C/D aircraft. It is valued at approximately... more
AirlinesA new carrier boosts growth between Finland and Croatia
Helsinki, Finland - Croatia Airlines is the latest new-comer at Helsinki Airport
Croatia Airlines is the latest new-comer at Helsinki Airport, Finland. The Helsinki-Zagreb route opened on 21 May, and will further increase travel to Croatia. Last year, the number of passengers on Croatian... more
CargoFirst birthday for HACC (Hamburg Airport Cargo Center)
Hamburg, Germany - Efficient processes and modern technology lead to positive cargo development
Modern, efficient, visionary: this is the image acquired and proven by the Hamburg Airport Cargo Center (HACC) since it entered operation one year ago. Its new air freight facility officially commenced... more