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DefenseThe assembly of the first Italian JSF STOVL aircraft completed in Cameri (Novara)
Novara, Italy - The delivery to the Defence is planned in November
The ceremony took place in the last days to give a right recognition to the employees, and to all those that have worked and contributed to the conclusion of this important phase of the program of fifth... more
CuriositiesThe 2nd Plane Pull in Greece for the “Smile of the Child” -VIDEO
Athens, Greece - The goal of the initiative was to raise funds for the support of the children health and care programmes
In the last weeks, the 2nd Plane Pull in Greece was held for the Association “The Smile of the Child”, in cooperation with the Athens International Airport (AIA) and with the support of DHL Express. In sup... more
IndustryIndiGo selects the ATR-72/600 aircraft for its plans to enter regional market
Toulouse, France - The Indian carrier will play a key role in the government’s Regional Connectivity Scheme
ATR announced that it has signed a term sheet with India’s largest airline by market share, IndiGo, for the sale of 50 ATR-72/600 aircraft, with the flexibility to reduce the number of aircraft deliveries b... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo continues to enhance route network
Frankfurt, Germany - Busy destinations to Shanghai and Guangzhou now offering even more frequent flights
Lufthansa Cargo flies their customers’ freight to around 300 target destinations in 100 countries and therefore offers one of the best networks in the field of air cargo. The carrier from Frankfurt is n... more
IndustryAircraft. Airbus achieves Automatic Air-to-Air Refuelling contact
Madrid, Spain - With boom performed for first time ever
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully demonstrated automatic air-to-air refuelling (AAR) contacts with a fighter aircraft from a tanker’s refuelling boom – the first time in the world that this has... more
Finance and economyFraport Group Interim Release: 1Q2017
Frankfurt, Germany - Traffic growth recorded at most Group airports
The majority of airports in the Fraport Group achieved passenger growth in the first three months of 2017. On the back of that growth, the Group's home-base Frankfurt Airport (FRA) generated higher revenue... more
AerospaceExperimental planes: X-37B lands after 718 days in orbit for a secret military mission - VIDEO
Cape Canaveral, USA - The spaceplane of the US Air Force was launched on May 20, 2015
Announced by a sonic boom the experimental plane X-37B of USAF (US Air Force) landed Sunday morning on the runway of the Shuttle Landing Facility of the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida... more
Civil aviationItalian MIT, aircraft and transport. Alitalia's strikes of next May 12 suspended
Rome, Italy - Following to the meeting at the Ministry of yesterday afternoon
The Confael Assovolo Trasporto Aereo, Usb Lavoro Privato and Cub Trasporti unions have suspended the strikes announced for next May 12, following to the meeting took place yesterday in the afternoon at... more
AirlinesThai Airways recertified to international standards
Bangkok, Thailand - The CAAT has announced it
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has announced that flag carrier, Thai Airways International has been successfully recertified to the international safety standards of ICAO (International... more
Fair and showsLeonardo signs to work with the RAF’s new RCO
Istanbul, Turkey - BriteCloud, proven effective in trials on RAF Tornado jets, is the expendable decoy to have been tested against modern radar systems
Leonardo has announced, at the "IDEF" exhibition in İstanbul, Turkey on the 9th May, that it has signed up as one of the first companies to partner with the UK Royal Air Force’s newlyestablished Rapid Ca... more
Press releaseAlitalia: Alessio Vinci resigns as Head of Communications
Rome, Italy - Alitalia announced today that Alessio Vinci, Senior Vice President Corporate Communications, has resigned from the airline to take up new career challenges.
In an official statement, Luigi Gubitosi, Extraordinary Commissioner for Alitalia, said: "I would like to thank Alessio Vinci for everything he has done for Alitalia and I am sorry to see him go. Having... more
AirportsAircraft and results. Aci Europe: strong passenger and freight growth at airports during Q1
Brussels, Belgium - Passenger traffic at Europe’s airports grew by an average +6.9% during the first quarter of this year
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for March and Q1. The report is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights:... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The strikes in Italy in May
Rome, Italy - The protests mainly fixed for next Friday
The Italian Transports Ministry communicated the list of the strikes in air transport in Italy. The protests in particular are in this month: 12/05/2017 Filt-Cgil/Fit-Cisl/Uilt-Uil/Ugl-Trasporto... more
AirportsHamad Airport handles record number of aircraft movements and cargo in March 2017
Doha, Qatar - Qatar’s airport served 9.78 million passengers in the 1Q2017 showing a 10% increase from last year
Hamad International Airport (HIA), Qatar’s gateway to the world, handled a record 21,842 aircraft take-offs and landings and 177,325 tonnes of cargo in the month of March, making it the busiest month f... more
CargoCAL Cargo Airlines coming to Oslo Airport
Oslo, Norway - As of next May 16, 2017
CAL Cargo Airlines announced today that as of May 16th 2017 it would start operating a weekly flight from Oslo to Tel Aviv. The new route marks another step in the substantial growth of CAL's global network... more
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia. Special commissioners are inspecting derivative contracts on fuel and exchange rates, then leasing and other cost items
Rome, Italy - 200 million euros were lost in the first quarter 2017, direction should be changed as soon as possible
According to what Italian press reported today the special commissioners of Alitalia Luigi Gubitosi, Stefano Paleari and Enrico Laghi are already working to cut costs and reduce losses of the Italian airline.... more
AirlinesEurowings: flights to Mykonos
Frankfurt, Germany - It is its second new destination in Summer 2017 flight plan
Eurowings now flies from Berlin-Tegel Airport to the Greek island of Mykonos in the Aegean. Flights depart every Friday. The route is served by an A-319 airplane. The flight duration is around four hours.... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Etihad Aviation Group: interim group CEO confirmed
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The BoD confirmed that James Hogan will leave the company next July 1st, 2017
The Etihad Aviation Group Board of Directors today appointed Ray Gammell as interim Group CEO, and confirmed that James Hogan, current President and Group CEO, will leave the company on 1 July 2017. Consistent... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo exhibits at transport logistic
Frankfurt, Germany - The event opens its doors in Munich from 9 to 12 May
Transport logistic once again opens its doors in Munich from 9 to 12 May. At the world’s leading trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT, and supply chain management, Lufthansa Cargo is once more exhibiting t... more
IndustryMaiden flight for the C-919 airplane by COMAC– 2 VIDEO
Shanghai, China - The aircraft of the Chinese manufacturer took off Friday from Shanghai airport for its inaugural flight
The C-919, built by the Chinese state-owned COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) made its inaugural flight on Friday. The plane took off from Pudong International Airport in Shanghai (China)... more
AirportsBudapest Airport Russian restoration
Budapest, Hungary - A direct link to St Petersburg
Having already added 23 new routes for 2017, Budapest Airport has further expanded its route network by announcing the restoration of a direct link to St. Petersburg. The Hungarian gateway, which recorded... more
Fair and showsAirplanes, helicopters, tilt-rotor. Leonardo in Turkey to attend the 13th "IDEF" event (May 9-12)
Rome, Italy - The Göktürk satellite programme, an integrated air traffic management system for more than 20 airports, is exampls of recent its successes in the country
From the 9th to 12th May, Leonardo will be exhibiting at "IDEF" (Stand A 313), the 13th edition of Turkey’s major defence and security exhibition. The industry has been doing business in Turkey for more t... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia story. May 1947: first domestic flight. May 2017: administration and soon sale
Rome, Italy - From debut as of today, a flight long 70 years. A reality that starts towards sunset, painful for all
It seems almost a joke: Alitalia in one of crisis -many actually- more difficult of its history, exactly in the year of its 70th birthday and in the days that mark the beginning of its operativeness. And... more
UAS-DronesEASA publishes a proposal to operate small drone aircraft in Europe -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Cologne, Germany - All interested parties can comment it from 12 May until 12 August 2017
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published today a proposal to regulate the operation of small drone aircraft in Europe. All interested parties are welcome to comment this proposal from 12 May... more
IndustryEmbraer delivered its 1,100th business jet aircraft
Melbourne-Florida, Usa - The Phenom 300 destined to NetJets
Embraer delivered yesterday its 1,100th business jet. The milestone aircraft is the industry’s Phenom 300, and the customer is NetJets, the world private aviation company, with a portfolio of services t... more
CargoAirports cooperating at “Air Cargo Europe”
Munich, Germany - First joint trade fair presence for Budapest, Düsseldorf and Hamburg airports
“Connect differently” is the motto for the very first joint presence of the Budapest, Düsseldorf and Hamburg airports at this year’s “Air Cargo Europe” trade fair being held as part of “Transport Logistic” in... more
Press releaseCJ EU. Obligation to declare cash over €10,000 applies international transit areas airports located territory Member States
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Judgment in Case C-17/16 Oussama El Dakkak and Intercontinental SARL v Administration des douanes et droits indirects
"In 2010, the Benin company, Intercontinental, instructed El Dakkak to transport American dollars (USD) from Cotonou (Benin) to Beirut (Lebanon) by airplane, with a transit stop at Roissy-'Charles de Gaulle'... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and jobs. Cabin crew Italian recruitment days - 100's of Positions Available
Dublin, Ireland - The dates in May and June
Crewlink, an official recruitment and training partner to Ryanair, is currently recruiting for 100’s of Cabin Crew positions. No Cabin Crew experience is required. The Assessment Days in Italy on t... more
SecurityAir France-KLM. G7 in Taormina (Sicily, Italy): control of the borders restored from May 10 to 30
Rome, Italy - The Group informs its passengers departing from Italy to arrive at airport with three hours in advance
The control of the domestic borders will be restored from 10 to 30 of May, according to the EU 2016/399 Regulation, in the occasion of G7 planned in Taormina (Sicily) at the end of this month (26 and 27).... more
AerospaceAriane 5 (3). Visiona announces launch of Brazilian geostationary satellite
Kourou, French Guiana - The SGDC should provide coverage of internet services throughout Brazil´s whole territory
Visiona Space Technology announces the successful launch of the Brazilian Geostationary Defense and Strategic Communications Satellite (SGDC), held yesterday at the Guyana Space Center in Kourou, French... more
AerospaceAriane 5 (2). Two Thales Alenia Space satellites in orbit
Cannes, France - SGDC (Brazilian) and KOREASAT-7 (South-Korean) launched
The SGDC and KOREASAT-7 telecommunications satellites, built by Thales Alenia Space (TAS) for Brazil and South Korea respectively, were successfully orbited today by Arianespace in a dual launch using... more
AerospaceAriane 5. Arianespace orbits satellite for Brazil and South Korea -VIDEO
Kourou, French Guiana - Flight VA236 completed after 37 minutes with their positioning
Arianespace has successfully launched two telecommunications satellites: SGDC for Visiona Tecnologia Espacial SA, on behalf of the Brazilian operator Telebras SA and the Brazilian government; and KOREASAT-7... more
SecurityG7 in Italy, aircraft and transport. Border controls will be reactivated from May 10th to 30th, waiting time at airports may be longer – SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - To ensure security on the occasion of the meeting in Taormina at the end of May, Italy will suspend for three weeks the freedom of movement to and from the Schengen area
The day when controls at Italian borders will be temporarily reactivated is coming closer. From 10th to 30th of May, Italy will suspend the ordinary regime of freedom of movement within the Schengen area... more
HelicoptersBeijing 999 signs agreement for the first H-145 helicopter for medical rescue and SAR missions in China
Donauworth, Germany - The aircraft will be used to develop airborne mountain rescue services in the frame of the "2022 Winter Olympic Games" in Beijing
Beijing 999 Emergency Rescue Center (Beijing 999), a subsidiary of Beijing Red Cross Foundation, signed an agreement yesterday with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of one H-145, the first of its kind... more
PeopleItalian ENAV: the BoD appoints Roberta Neri as CEO and establishes Board Committees
Rome, Italy - Held under the chairmanship of Roberto Scaramella
The Board of Directors of ENAV SpA, appointed by the Shareholders’ meeting on 28 April 2017, held yesterday under the chairmanship of Roberto Scaramella, appointed Roberta Neri as Chief Executive Officer. T... more
Civil aviationJAA TO and AviAssist join forces to promote aviation safety in the African region
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands - The partnership aims to establish a long-term mutually beneficial association
The Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation (JAA TO), the non-profit aviation training organisation providing top-level training courses in multiple fields of aviation safety, and AviAssist, Africa’s i... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and environment. Italian ENAV: Flight Efficiency Plan; in 2016 saved 6 million kg of fuel
Rome, Italy - The impact of the Free Route programme launched last 8 December, with 4 million kg of fuel and 1 million km saved in 24 days
Enav, the Italian Air Navigation Service Provider introduced, back in 2008, a programme named Flight Efficiency Plan (FEP) consisting in the reconfiguration of the domestic airspace in order to reduce... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: first quarter ends on strong note for passenger traffic
Geneva, Switzerland - Rose 6.8%, capacity grew 6.1% and load factor climbed to 80.4%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2017 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 6.8%, compared... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. More passengers, baggage getting better
Rome, Italy - According to the "SITA Baggage Report 2017" released today
Baggage management by the world’s airlines improved again in 2016 as the industry focuses on technology investments and prepares for a step-change in handling by June 2018. According to the "SITA Baggage R... more
AirlinesCopa and Turkish begin code-share flights between Europe and Latin America
Istanbul, Turkey - Connections through the carriers’ ideally hubs in Panama, and in Turkey, the bridge country that connects the East and the West
Copa Airlines, subsidiary of Copa Holdings, and Turkish Airlines (TA), both members of Star Alliance, signed a code-share agreement which will offer passengers more flight options with connections through... more
AirportsBudapest Airport’s London expansion with Flybe
Budapest, Hungary - It launches its fifth direct connection
Launching its fifth direct connection to London, Budapest Airport has welcomed the inaugural flight of Flybe’s three times weekly service to London-Southend today. Expecting a 14% year-on-year increase i... more
AirportsCologne Bonn launched third London link
Cologne, Germany - The comment by director marketing and sales of the airport
Celebrating the arrival of its latest new airline partner, Cologne Bonn Airport launched a direct service to London-Southend on 1 May with Stobart Air, operated by Flybe. Immediately gaining a 7% share... more
Press releaseCJ EU. Collision aircraft-bird extraordinary event which may exempt from obligation pay compensation for flight delayed significantly
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Judgment in Case C-315/15 Marcela Pešková and Jirí Pešká v Travel Service as
"On 10 August 2013, Marcela Pešková and Jirí Pešká wished to travel from Burgas (Bulgaria) to Ostrava (Czech Republic) by taking a flight operated by the Czech airline Travel Service. Before its departure to O... more
IndustryWOW air takes delivery of its first A-320neo airplane
Toulouse, France - The Iceland-based airline to strengthen its all Airbus fleet
WOW air the low-fare airline based in Iceland has taken delivery in the last days of its first A-320neo on lease from Air Lease Corporation. WOW air is an all Airbus operator with 12 aircraft in its fleet... more
AirportsBergamo Airport launches high frequency link to Naples
Bergamo, Italy - Further progression in the diversification of its network
Earlier this week Bergamo celebrated further progression in the diversification of its network launching Ryanair’s four times daily service to Naples. Reflecting the Italian airport’s, as well as the ult... more
Finance and economyAirplanes. Ana Holdings financial results for the year ended March 31, 2017
Tokyo, Japan - Traffic data and outlook
ANA HOLDINGS reported its consolidated financial results for fiscal year 2016 (April 2016 - March 2017). Overview ・Record operating income thanks to increased cost efficiency, improved passenger s... more
IndustryBoeing KC-46A Tanker aircraft joins flight test program
Washington, Usa - Newest airplane is third for testing in full KC-46 configuration
Boeing now has six aircraft in its KC-46 tanker test program, expanding its ability to complete ground and flight-test activities as it progresses toward first deliveries to the US Air Force. The newest... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space to provide Integrated Transponder for TeamIndus Moon Mission
Rome, Italy - It is a private space exploration company out of India, building a spacecraft to land on the Moon in early 2018
Thales Alenia Space (TAS) has been chosen by TeamIndus to provide the Integrated S Band Transponder on board its Lunar Landing Spacecraft system to transmit video and images from the Rover. TAS is a world... more
AirportsEl Al Israel Airlines in November at MIA
Miami, Usa - Airport will be first in the Southeast and fifth in the USA with non-stop service to Israel
EL AL Israel Airlines announced yesterday the launch of the only Miami-Tel Aviv non-stop service, starting in November with three weekly roundtrip flights operating on B-777/200 aircraft. The US city will... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: BoD examined and approved the results of the 1Q2017 - SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - Higher orders and improved profitability
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, examined and unanimously approved the results of the first quarter 2017. The highlights are: • New O... more