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CargoKorean Air sends relief goods to Peru amid flooding using its cargo airplanes
Seoul, South Korea - Those delivered to the country include 9,000 liters of water and 2 tons of rescue equipment
Korean Air is providing relief goods to those affected by the recent floods and mud slides in Northern Peru, which have killed dozens of people and displaced many thousands in recent weeks. Goods delivered... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers 18 commercial and 15 executive jet aircraft in 1Q17 -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Its firm order backlog totaled USD 19.2 billion
During the first quarter of 2017 (1Q17), Embraer delivered 18 jets to the commercial aviation market across the US, Europe and China. In the business aviation market, 15 aircraft were delivered in the... more
Sport aviationNew "FAI Swoop Freestyle World Championships" announced
Lausanne, Switzerland - The first event will be held from 25-26 August 2017 with a host venue to be announced shortly
A new FAI "Swoop Freestyle World Championships" will see its first event in August this year, following a new collaboration between the FAI and a specialist sports company, A. Sports. The high-impact,... more
ReportPassenger pulled off United Airlines plane. CEO apologizes publicly - VIDEO
Chicago, USA - The flight was overbooked. The airline had drawn people who should leave the aircraft to board a crew and the man had refused to do so
The CEO of United Airlines Oscar Munoz appeared on television yesterday to end the controversy of the last days that followed the publication of the videos of the passenger who was brutally dragged off... more
Civil aviationTo call on planes: US commission blocks project
Washington, Usa - Created in 2013, it had had insufficient approval both among airlines, crew staff and passsengers
US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unveiled it last Monday by a note signed by its Chairman Ajit Pai, that constitutes an official communication as it is specified in a post note "This is an unofficial... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and results. Delta Air Lines announces March quarter profit
Atlanta, Usa - April storm impact
Delta Air Lines announces March quarter profit. The highlights are: • March quarter 2017 GAAP pre-tax income of $915 million, net income of $603 million and earnings per diluted share of $0.82 • Mar... more
IndustryBelugaXL airplane reaches final assembly hangar in Toulouse
Toulouse, France - First large sections road convoy have arrived
The first large sections of Airbus’ next generation new transport airplane, the BelugaXL, have arrived at the aircraft Final Assembly facility (L34) in Toulouse. Following a five night long road convoy f... more
ConferencesHamad Airport becomes the first in the Gulf Council to achieve Level 3 of ACI Carbon accreditation programme
Doha, Qatar - Qatar’s airport awarded the certification during the 12th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly in Doha
Hamad International Airport (HIA) announced today that it has been rewarded for its environmental protection strategy, by successfully reaching Level 3 ‘Optimisation’ status in the Airports Council Int... more
AirlinesAirplanes and strategies. Africa as destination: new conquest territory
Rome, Italy - Not only the European airlines compete to grab the promising market
A new service Paris-Accra from February, that reinforces its presence in Ghana. Not only, besides Windhoek (Namibia) and to the routes to Dakar (Senegal), and Abidjan (Ivory Coast), increased the connections... more
AirportsFraport: traffic figures in March and first quarter 2017
Frankfurt, Germany - Its Group airports report largely postive results
During the first quarter of 2017, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has continued its growth path: for the first time in the airport's history, more than 13 million passengers passed through Germany's largest... more
Finance and economyFraport Greece begins 40-year concession at 14 Greek regional airports
Frankfurt, Germany - It will invest EUR 400 million for improving and expanding the airports' infrastructure by 2021
Fraport Greece (73.4 percent owned by the Frankfurt based airport operator Fraport AG and 26.6 percent by Copelouzos Group) yesterday commenced the 40-year concession for managing and developing 14 regional... more
AirportsPharma trade at Miami Airport soars higher in 2016
Miami, Usa - New Commerce Department data shows imports, exports grew 48 percent
The total value of international freight originating from and destined to Miami International Airport (MIA) in 2016 jumped eight percent to $57.3 billion in 2016, according to recently released data by... more
Sport aviation"2017 FAI Young Artists Contest": winners announced
Lausanne, Switzerland - They include two youngsters from India and one from Russia
The winners of the "2017 FAI Young Artists Contest" have been announced. They include two youngsters from India and one from Russia. Working to the theme of ‘Beyond the clouds’, children from across the... more
IndustryIran could receive its first B-777 airplane next month
Tehran, Iran - According to local sources the delivery might take place one year ahead of when it was scheduled in the agreement between Boeing and Iran Air
The first B-777/300ER airplane to be delivered to Iran Air could land at the Tehran-Mehrabad International Airport already next month, one year before when planned in the agreement between Boeing and the... more
Conferences12th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference & Exhibition hosted by Hamad Airport
Doha, Qatar - 400 delegates representing 175 organizations from 54 Countries
The 12th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference & Exhibition opened today in Doha, Qatar, hosted by Hamad International Airport under the patronage of HE Jassim Seif Ahmed Al Sulaiti, the Minister... more
IndustryEmbraer receives customers to celebrate 20 years of the ERJ-145 jet aircraft operations
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The first commercial flight of the model occurred on April 6, 1997, with US airline Continental Express
As part of the celebrations for the 20 years of commercial operation of the 50-seat ERJ-145 jet aircraft, Embraer receives, as of today, almost 30 operators of the jet family for the two-day Embraer Operators... more
AirportsThe "Digital Gate" 2nd Round has begun at the Athens Airport
Athens, Greece - The competition for innovative ideas and applications
For another year, aiming at exploring and encouraging digital innovation and young entrepreneurship in the air-transport and tourism sector, the Athens International Airport, in cooperation with the Economic... more
Fair and showsAircraft and not only. Final report "Aero 2017". Two new records set: 707 exhibitors and 34,200 trade visitors over four days
Friedrichshafen, Germany - The response by media was strong. Next edition 2018 in April
Anyone who is a pilot has to be there: The "AERO" at Lake Constance is the international hotspot for general aviation in Europe. Whenever the subject is general aviation, pilots and trade visitors from... more
Industry500th Eurofighter Typhoon airplane produced, delivered to the Italian Air Force
Turin, Italy - Eight customers have already ordered it worldwide; almost 400,000 flying hours achieved worldwide
The 500th Eurofighter Typhoon airplane has been delivered today to the Italian Air Force during a special ceremony held at Leonardo Aircraft Division’s Turin site. Lt. Gen. Gabriele Salvestroni, Logistic C... more
IndustryHypothesis of 12 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to Nigeria
Washington, USA - Trump would like to tighten the relationship with Nigeria and help the Country to fight terrorism
Twelve A-29 Super Tucano airplanes equipped with modern targeting devices might be sold to Nigeria soon. The aircraft should be used to fight the jihadist terrorist organization Boko Haram. The National... more
AirportsBudapest Airport’s S17 buds with Wizz Air
Budapest, Hungary - The airline adds 12 new links and will offer 62 destinations from Hungary’s capital city airport
Having already confirmed 22 new routes during 2017, Budapest Airport’s largest airline will be significantly expanding its own operations from the Hungarian gateway this year. Adding 12 new links, the u... more
AerospaceSpace. Search for Saturn's twins
Rome, Italy - Possible to find starting from the same Milky Way?
Searching for new worlds continues. On the ASI (Italian Space Agency) website it read signed by Davide Patitucci that among thousand of the new worlds discovered by planet investigators, only one is equipped... more
Science and technologyNice Airport with SITA technology to manage aircraft traffic more predictably
Rome, Italy - Airport Management solution allows for more accurate planning, reducing potential delays
Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport has taken another significant step towards streamlining aircraft movements across the airfield with the implementation of SITA’s Airport Management solution, providing a more pred... more
AirlinesEllinair’s first flight at Cologne Bonn
Cologne, Germany - Operated by its A-319 airplanes
The inaugural flight of its new airline partner, Ellinair on 8 April at Cologne-Bonn Airport. Operated by its A-319 airplanes, the new three times weekly service to Thessaloniki will be the German airport’s s... more
DiscussionsEurofighter Typhoon airplane (2): the cornerstone of Europe’s future air defence and the flagship of Italy’s high-tech-industry
Rome, Italy - 599 orders, 500 delivered and over 385,000 flight hours
The Eurofighter Typhoon is the latest-generation, multi-role fighter with the largest number of orders (599), aircraft delivered (500) and flight hours (over 385,000) worldwide. It is also the fighter... more
PeopleICAO SG stresses links between air transport investment and socio-economic prosperity to Uruguay leadership
Montreal, Canada - During her official mission in the Country this week
ICAO Secretary General (SG) Fang Liu delivered an important message to the leadership of Uruguay this week, highlighting the fundamental links between States’ investments in air transport and the sustainable s... more
IndustryFincantieri: bow section of the LSS unit "Vulcano" launched. Base for rescue operations by helicopters
Trieste, Italy - In the presence of the Italian Minister of Defence and high military authorities
The launching ceremony of the bow section of the LSS logistic support unit “Vulcano”, took place today at the shipyard in Castellammare di Stabia (Naples) in the presence of the Italian Minister of Def... more
Press releaseAircraft. Italian ENAC issued NOTAM on air space closure today and tomorrow on Lucca, Massa and Pisa (Tuscany)
Rome, Italy - In the occasion of the meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers of G7
"ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority informs that has been issued, upon request by the Police, a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) of the air space closure on Lucca Province and on the surrounding areas,... more
AirlinesEmirates receives important award
Dubai, UAE - Named Best Airline in the World in TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for Airlines 2017
Emirates has been recognised as the "Best Airline" in the World in the inaugural "TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for Airlines". In addition to clinching the grand prize, the carrier was the biggest w... more
ConferencesHamad Airport hosts ACI DNA Seminar in Doha
Doha, Qatar - Qatar’s airport sponsors initiative that supports airports from developing countries realize growth objectives
Hamad International Airport (HIA) is hosting the Airport Council International (ACI) Developing Nations Assistance (DNA) seminar in Doha from the 9th to the 10th April 2017. The seminar kick started with... more
SecurityLeonardo to secure G7 summit in Taormina, thanks to the TETRA systems also in the Sigonella and Catania airports
Rome, Italy - Security forces will be able to rely on encrypted digital communications and extensive radio coverage across Sicily
Leonardo has provided an advanced communications network for the G7 summit in Taormina, allowing for the effective coordination of security operations. Security forces protecting the international summit,... more
PeopleNew management at AeroLogic, as of 1 May, 2017
Frankfurt, Germany - Josef Moser and Wolfgang Raebiger to be appointed new Managing Directors of DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo jv
As of 1 May 2017, Josef Moser, previously Head of Flight Operations and Crew Training, will take over as Chief Operations Officer and Accountable Manager at AeroLogic GmbH. At the same time, Wolfgang Raebiger,... more
AirportsMIA: inaugural Miami-Reykjavik flight by Wow Air
Miami, Usa - Low-cost carrier launches nonstop service to Iceland, connections to Europe
Miami International Airport (MIA) and WOW air celebrated in the last days the launch of first-ever Miami-Reykjavík passenger service by the low-cost transatlantic airline, which also made Miami its sixth... more
AirportsCologne-Bonn adds third Moroccan link
Cologne, Germany - The German airport will establish its third connection to this North-African Country
Cologne-Bonn Airport confirms it will be adding another new city to its route network as the airport announces a direct link to Agadir. Welcoming Air Arabia Maroc’s twice-weekly service on 1 October, t... more
IndustryA-350/1000 airplane completes noise test campaign in Spain
Madrid, Spain - Its entry into service on schedule before year end
Airbus’ A-350/1000, MSN065 test aircraft, fitted with cabin, has completed a series of noise tests in Moron, south of Spain, between March 27 and April 5th, as part of its type certification flight test c... more
Finance and economyLeonardo's Shareholders’ Meeting: filing of Remuneration Report
Rome, Italy - Convened in May
With reference to the Shareholders’ Meeting of Leonardo, convened in Ordinary session on 2 and 16 May 2017 (in first and second call respectively) and in Extraordinary Session on 2, 3 and 16 May 2017 (... more
IndustrySonaca Aircraft unveils the "200" and flies towards European certification
Gosselies, Belgium - Technical specifications
During the rollout which took place on April 3 in Gosselies, Belgium, Sonaca Aircraft presented the final version of the Sonaca 200, its two-seater single-engine aircraft specially designed and adapted... more
Fair and shows"LAAD 2017" (2). AW-169 helicopter selected by the Argentine National Gendarmerie
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - It will be delivered in the second half of 2017 for law enforcement and border patrol missions
Leonardo announced yesterday at the "LAAD" exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, an order for an AgustaWestland AW-169 by the Argentine National Gendarmerie in support of law enforcement and border patrol... more
AirlinesAirplanes and jobs. 100's of Cabin crew: selections in Italy
Dublin, Ireland - The dates in April and part of May
The low-cost Ryanair is currently investing over €1 billion in its Italian network, with the airline due to carry over 35 million passengers to/from Italian airports during the year. It is also currently o... more
ReportUSA launches 59 missiles against military base in Syria. Aircraft and infrastructures were hit. Russia suspends memorandum with US on Syria
Washington, USA - Trump's Tomahawks hit the Assad's base from where the Syrian military operation with chemical weapons of last Tuesday in Idlib probably started
59 Tomahawk missiles where launched last night by the United States against the Al Shayrat military base in Syria. The attack happened at about 3:40 am (local time). Aircraft, arsenals and airfield infrastructures... more
ConferencesICAO Summit formalizes new Dubai Declaration to ensure global aviation remains united, proactive on cybersecurity preparedness
Montreal, Canada - The declarations by its President of the Council Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu
Underscoring the inherent value in establishing a global cybersecurity framework for aviation, the President of the ICAO Council, Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, welcomed a special commemorative Dubai Declaration... more
AirportsAirplanes. Aci Europe: airports continued to record solid traffic growth during February
Brussels, Belgium - Freight traffic grew by +3.4% while aircraft movements were near flat at -0.4%
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for February 2017 – the latest indication of airport traffic performance in Europe. Average passenger traffic in geographical E... more
AirlinesBritish Airways invests to boost customer experince for all -VIDEO
London, UK - £400m for the new service in the long range business class
British Airways (BA) has launched its investment plans for customers, focusing on the premium cabins and more choice and quality for all. The investments include: - £400m in Club World (long-haul... more
Fair and showsPlanes, helicopters and UAV. The 25th "Aero": for this anniversary tomorrow an air show with electrical and aerobatic aircraft
Friedrichshafen, Germany - More and more young pilots in the cockpit; discussion of new fuels
The 25th "AERO" is one of the world’s most important destinations for general aviation. Until Saturday, April 8, 2017, the general aviation industry exhibits its entire range of products on Lake Constance.... more
PeopleUS attack in Syria (2). Farnesina: the Italian reaction
Rome, Italy - The declarations by Minister Alfano
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano declared about it: "Italy understands the reasons of a US military action, proportionate in time and manner, in... more
IndustryRolls-Royce marks hat-trick with first flight of B-787/10 airplane
London, UK - Trent 1000 engines have powered the first flights of every version of the Dreamliner
Rolls-Royce (RR) has celebrated a hat-trick of firsts as its Trent 1000 TEN engine powered the first test flight of the latest version of the B-787 Dreamliner airplane, the 787/10. It means Trent 1000... more
Fair and shows"LAAD 2017". Panama’s SENAN AW-139 helicopter fleet reaches 5,000 flight hour milestone
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Leonardo announced it yesterday during the Brazilian air show
Leonardo announced yesterday at "LAAD" (April 4-7) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that the fleet of six AgustaWestland AW-139 helicopters operated by Panama’s Servicio Nacional Aeronaval(SENAN) has achieved a... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo finalist among the leaders in climate protection
Frankfurt, Germany - For the German CSR Award with OMEGA Big Data Tool
Lufthansa’s cargo arm was named one of two runners-up in the “CO2 avoidance as a contribution to climate protection” category with its “OMEGA – using big data to reduce CO2” project. OMEGA is a tool t... more
CuriositiesBerlin Airport: Night Run 2017 next Saturday
Berlin, Germany - Run on the runway. It is possible to compete as a skater and runner at the 11th edition
On Saturday 8th April 2017, the "11th Airport Night Run" takes place. For one evening, the future airport of Berlin-Brandenburg will once again be turned into a running track. The start-finish area is... more
IndustryAirplanes-helicopters. Boeing reports first quarter deliveries
Chicago, Usa - 169 planes
The Boeing Company announced yesterday deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the first quarter of 2017. Major program deliveries during the first quarter, including deliveries... more