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AirportsBerlin Airports. Summer flight plan 2017: expansion of long haul routes
Berlin, Germany - 84 airlines connect both with 178 destinations in 57 countries
The 2017 summer flight plan from Berlin offers numerous new and attractive destinations. In total, 84 airlines connect Berlin and Brandenburg with 178 destinations in 57 countries. The summer flight plan... more
IndustryA-350/1000 airplane performed flight test campaign in Latin America
Toulouse, France - Currently the aircraft is in Bolivia for the "High and Warm"’ tests
With the objective of conducting a "High and Warm" flight test campaign to check aircraft and engine performance in high-altitude, warm and humid conditions, the A-350/1000 MSN071 test aircraft flew first... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. CALC 2016 annual results achieve record high
Hong Kong, China - Net profit surges 67.9% to HK$638.4 million
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC”), a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider for airlines globally, announced the Group’s annual results for the year ended 31 December 2016 (“the... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Emirates reinstates third daily flight between Rome and Dubai
Rome, Italy - The link will be available as from next 26 March 2017, in conjunction with its summer schedule
Emirates announced the reinstatement of its 3rd daily flight from Rome to Dubai, offering Italian travellers with more choices for flights to Dubai and beyond to over 150 destinations via its ultra-modern... more
CuriositiesEtihad Airways and Norland deliver the graduation of the 2000th "Fying Nanny"
Abu Dhabi, UAE - They were introduced by the carrier in September 2013
Etihad Airways has announced the graduation of its 2000th "Flying Nanny", continuing its relationship with Norland, the UK-based higher education college which specialises in ‘early years’ education.... more
People60th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome signing: European Parliament delegation in Norcia (Perugia)
Perugia, Italy - For an institutional visit, and to meet the local and regional authorities
Today, on Friday March 24 the European Parliament President Antonio Tajani, the VPs and the Presidents of the political groups of the same Parliament are in Norcia (Perugia) for an institutional visit.... more
AirportsItaly. Bergamo warms up S17 with 14 new routes and two new airlines
Bergamo, Italy - And resuming 11 seasonal links
Bergamo Airport is on course to continue the robust growth it witnessed last year, adding 14 new routes, resuming 11 seasonal links and welcoming two new airlines for the S17 timetable. Having recorded... more
AirportsHamburg Airport presents the 2017 summer timetable
Hamburg, Germany - The variety of the route network continues to grow: new destinations and more connections
The new summer timetable comes into effect at Hamburg Airport on 26 March, 2017. It is valid until 28 October, 2017. Around 60 airlines fly to 130 destinations. The airlines are focussing their attention... more
SecurityAirplanes. EASA publishes two studies on cabin air quality -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Cologne, Germany - On board large aircraft operated for commercial air transport
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) publishes two studies it commissioned with the aim to gain solid scientific knowledge about cabin air quality on board large airplanes operated for commercial air... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Green light by EU to the acquisition of Meridiana Fly by Qatar Airways
Brussels, Belgium - In line with the regulation on mergers, it doesn't damage the competition
The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of joint control over Meridiana fly SpA of Italy, by Qatar Airways of Qatar and Alisarda of Italy. Meridiana is an airline... more
Civil aviationAircraft. European aviation says "It's time to stand up for the EU"
Brussels, Belgium - 60 years ago representatives of only six Countries until to the current EU of 28 States
In two days, it will be 60 years since representatives of six countries, gathered in Rome and signed the treaty that established the European Economic Community – which over time, developed and expanded i... more
SecurityPlanes. ICAO: update on national restrictions on electronic carry-on items
Montreal, Canada - A number of its member States have begun to set out new limitations
A number of ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Member States have begun to set out new restrictions on electronic items which can be carried on board passenger (aircraft) flights originating... more
HelicoptersLeonardo expands its presence in the Philippines with new commercial helicopter deliveries
Langkawi, Malaysia - One AW-119Kx and one GrandNew to corporate customers
Leonardo’s presence in the Philippines is expanding with the recent delivery of an AgustaWestland AW-119Kx and a GrandNew to corporate clients, with the scheduled delivery of the first AW-169 sold in t... more
CuriositiesAerospace. China looks to the space "Recycling"
Rome, Italy - Reusable launch systems are under evaluation
An ecologist curiosity, but this time space and not terrestrial, according to the Italian Space Agency (ASI) wrote it on its website. China, Country that notoriously protects less environment, looks to... more
Civil aviationIndra leads the "Transforming Transport" project
Rome, Italy - It will use big data to improve mobility in Europe
Indra, one of the global consulting and technology firms, leads the R&D&i project Transforming Transport (TT), which intends to be the tangible demonstration of how massive amounts of data generated by... more
AirlinesCALC delivers two A-320 airplanes to AirAsia Group
Hong Kong, China - To AirAsia Berhad and Thai AirAsia
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC”), a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider for global airlines, announced that the Group has completed the deliveries of one A-320 each to Air... more
AirportsWashington National Airport launches "Project Journey"
Washington, Usa - USD 1 billion, multi-year effort to transform the passenger experience
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, at its board of directors meeting Wednesday, kicked off "Project Journey", a comprehensive campaign surrounding the planned $1 billion, multi-year capital... more
CargoA-400M aircraft delivers first humanitarian cargo with Royal Malaysian Air Force
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The relief supplies will be used to prevent malaria outbreaks following future natural disasters in the region
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), Airbus and the Spanish Red Cross have delivered together a load of humanitarian goods from Seville, Spain, to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo Cool Center expansions have begun
Frankfurt, Germany - More capacity for temperature-sensitive cargo in Frankfurt imminent
Lufthansa Cargo has kicked off the development of the Cool Center at the Frankfurt hub. Following completion, as of late summer of this year, 8,000 square meters will be available for cool chain cargo.... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and jobs. Major Cabin Crew Recruitment Drive-Italian Recruitment Days
Dublin, Ireland - The dates at the end of March and for Apri. Ryanair received its 450th Boeing aircraft in the last days
Ryanair received in the last days its 450th Boeing aircraft which grows its fleet to 380 B-737/800 airplanes. Crewlink an official Recruitment and Training partner of the low-cost announced a major recruitment... more
AirportsAirplanes and results. Despite the strike, growth continues at Berlin’s airports: traffic report February 2017
Berlin, Germany - Tegel in February slight negative trend with strong growth at Schönefeld
In the first two months of 2017, over 4.5 million passengers flew from Schönefeld and Tegel. That is 8% more than in the same period in 2016. At Schönefeld Airport the number of passengers grew by as m... more
Latest newsKamikaze attacks people at Parliament of London: killed by police. Victims and injured people - 4 VIDEOS
London, UK - London locked down, exactly one year after the attacks in Brussels
Exactly one year after the attacks at the airport and the underground of Brussels, terrorism strikes again this time in London, where a car driven by a kamikaze knocked a crowd of tourists and citizens... more
AirlinesAlitalia planes. Technical meetings on the new business plan started today at Italian Mise with company managers and unions
Rome, Italy - 14 long-range aircraft should enter the fleet by 2021
The first one of the technical meetings which are scheduled between Alitalia and air transport unions to discuss the business plan presented by the airline started this morning. At the meeting -that took... more
ReportPlanes and industry. Judge of preliminary hearing puts Alessandro Profumo on trial as former president of MPS
Rome, Italy - In 2014 a businessman accused two Italian banks -among which MPS- to practice interest rate exceeding the allowed limits
According to press reports the future CEO of Leonardo Alessandro Profumo would have been put on trial as former president of the Italian Bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) for a legal proceeding that... more
SecurityTrump bans electronic devices bigger than a smartphone from cabin luggage on airplanes coming from Muslim Countries
Rome, Italy - Great Britain limits the restriction. Devices shall travel in the hold
United States and Great Britain ban laptops, tablets and more generally all electronic devices that are bigger than a smartphone from being boarded as carry-on luggage on airplanes coming from some Muslim... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Antitrust opens investigation on Babcock companies (ex-Inaer) for suspected cartel
Rome, Italy - Eight helicopter companies interested from the measure. Commitment of the firefighting services and rescue by helicopter under examination
The Antitrust issued a press release that we receive and publish it, leaving the same possibility to potential replies: "Antitrust started an investigation process towards the companies Babcock Mission... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo: Supervisory Board extends contract of Board Member Products & Sales
Frankufrt, Germany - Alexis von Hoensbroech confirmed for further five years
Alexis von Hoensbroech has been appointed Board Member Products & Sales of Lufthansa Cargo for further five years. The company’s Supervisory Board extended his contract early and unanimously until 30 N... more
CargoAstral Aerial Solutions wins "2017 IATA Air Cargo Innovation Award"
Geneva, Switzerland - It was presented at the "11th World Cargo Symposium" in Adbu Dhabi
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Kenya based Astral Aerial Solutions is the recipient of the IATA Air Cargo Innovation Award for 2017, for the company’s Unmanned Aircraft S... more
AccidentsSmolensk aircraft crash: new charges on Tusk, today European Council President
Warsaw, Poland - Advanced officially by the Defence Minister and communicated to the prosecutor's office
Already strong suspects weighed on Donald Tusk about his connections with Moscow and on his supposed intervention on the inquiries that followed the tragic crash of Smolensk, when a Tupolev TU-154 airplane... more
AirportsWashington-Dulles International to Host ‘Wings for All’ Simulated Airport Travel Experience
Washington, Usa - Program Introduces Air Travel to People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Washington-Dulles International Airport has teamed with United Airlines, The Arc, The Arc of Northern Virginia and airport partners to simulate the air travel experience for individuals with intellectual... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. ACI EUROPE invites Brexit negotiators to give priority to common air transport UK/EU-27
London, UK - Critical a regulation definition that makes the two markets closely integrated
With the United Kingdom (UK) about to notify its intention to leave the European Union (EU), ACI EUROPE today expressed concerns about the prospects of ongoing uncertainty over the rules that will come... more
IndustryBoeing-Ryanair: delivery of airline's 450th NG B-737/800 airplane
Dublin, Ireland - Milestone has been reached in less than two decades
Boeing and Ryanair announced the delivery today of the airline's 450th Next-Generation B-737/800 airplane. This significant milestone has been reached in less than two decades, with the Irish low-cost... more
IndustryLeonardo and Hensoldt sign agreement to offer secure ‘Mode-5’ friend-or-foe systems to the worldwide market
Langkawi, Malaysia - Both have already been chosen by the UK MOD to provide their “Team Skytale” solution for over 400 platforms
Leonardo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hensoldt (the new name for Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security) to offer Mode-5 IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) solutions to customers around... more
Fair and showsLeonardo’s ATR-72MP airplane on show for the first time at "LIMA 2017"
Langkawi, Malaysia - The Italian Air Force’s patrol aircraft lands in Malaysia on its first mission abroad
For the first time since its introduction into service in December 2016, the Italian Air Force’s ATR-72MP airplane has flown overseas to attend the "Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition" i... more
AirlinesAir Astana and Lufthansa sign codeshare agreement
Milan, Italy - With effect from 26th March 2017
Air Astana and Lufthansa have enhanced their cooperation with the signing of a code-share agreement. It is valid on its flights between Astana and Frankfurt and its connections from Frankfurt to Almaty... more
ConferencesIATA: Safety and Flight Ops Conference to Address Safety, Sustainability
Montreal, Canada - It will take place in Seoul, Republic of Korea in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that "Creating Sustainable and Safe Operations in an Interconnected World" will be the theme for the inaugural Safety and Flight Ops Conference.... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. Leonardo attends the "Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace" in Malaysia
Langkawi, Malaysia - One ATR-72MP patrol aircraft, one law enforcement AW-139 plus its range of sensors and systems will be displayed
Leonardo attends the "Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace" ("LIMA") 2017 in Malaysia as a stronger regional player in aerospace, defense and security solutions. Guests at its chalet and static... more
DiscussionsPlanes, helicopters and UAVs. Resources for NASA are reconfirmed in Trump's budget proposal for 2018. US Defense contractors are favored
Washington, USA - Military expenses would increase by 53 billion dollars (+9%) respect to 2017, drastical cuts on agricolture, environment and health. Concerns also among Republican Party
More resources for planes, helicopters, UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) and other devices for defence were arranged by the government of the US President Donald Trump in the 2018 budget proposal which was... more
AccidentsSouth Sudan: airplane crashed with 44 on board. Confusion on the victims' number
Wau, Sudan - The aircraft in the impact with the runway of the Wau airport caught fire
The "National Courier" Juba's newpaper reported that a scheduled airplane of the local carrier South Supreme Airlines crashed in the last hours on the Wau airport, coming from Juba capital with 44 people... more
AccidentsSaab 340B loses propeller at 19 km from its destination in Australia. The aircraft landed safely anyway
Sydney, Australia - Regional Express stops part of its fleet for inspections
There were no serious consequences for the Saab 340B aircraft of Australian airline Regional Express (Rex) that lost the propeller of one of its two engines while it was approaching the airport of Sydney... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and curiosities. Emirates honoured customers and employees for the International day of Happiness -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - Across its boarding gates at Terminal 3 this morning, its delighted unsuspecting passengers
Emirates marked International Day of Happiness with small surprises for its customers and employees to spread a little extra joy to their daily lives. The airline is committed to supporting the UAE leadership’s e... more
IndustryEmbraer flies fourth E-190E2 airplane prototype
São José dos Campos, Brazil - And it advances in the certification campaign
Embraer performed last Friday afternoon (but it unveiled only today), at the São José dos Campos facility, the maiden flight of the E-190E2 fourth prototype, which was completed in two hours. This aircraft w... more
ReportAirplane crashed in South Sudan (2): occupants all safe
Wau, South Sudan - A spokesperson of the South Supreme Airlines affirmed it
Further details on the crash occurred to the airplane of South Supreme Airlines on the runway of the South-Sudanese airport of Wam arrive always by the local newspaper "National Courier", that on its... more
PeopleBerlin Airports (FBB): Rainer Bretschneider new Chairman of the Supervisory Board
Frankfurt, Germany - The very successful operation of Schönefeld and Tegel airports continues
The State Secretary of Brandenburg and Airport Coordinator Rainer Bretschneider is the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH. Bretschneider was appointed unanimously... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. "LIMA 2017" (March 21-25)
Langkawi, Malaysia - Held biennally since its debut in 1991
The "Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition" (LIMA) is the largest show of its kind within the Asia Pacific region. Held biennially since its debut in 1991, "LIMA" is an ideal platform... more
Fair and shows"LIMA 2017" (2): Saab's presence with aircraft and systems
Linkoping, Sweden - The event will take place from 21 to 25 March in Malaysia
Defence and security company Saab will exhibit at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace exhbition ("LIMA 2017"), in Langkawi, Malaysia, from 21 to 25 March. "LIMA" is a major international... more
Finance and economyAirplanes. ARI fully acquires UAM
Hong Kong, China - Creating a global aging aircraft solutions platform
Aircraft Recycling International Limited (“ARI”), a member company of CALC (“China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited”), a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider for global airlines, announc... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Strike of today (2). Italian ENAV: unions, stop by flight controllers from 1pm to 5pm
Rome, Italy - The protest announced jointly by Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti and Ugl TA
"Today Italian strike by the ENAV staff from 1pm to 5pm". Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti and Ugl TA announced it jointly because "in a change phase of ENAV in which private investitors entered into... more
AirportsAircraft. Strike today for air transport, airports and satellite activities. Alitalia cancelled 40% of its flights
Rome, Italy - The airline activated a plan to reschedule all involved passengers
Planes have been grounded and rescheduled today for the 24-hour general strike (00:01am-11:59pm) of workers from air transport, airports and satellite activities that was established by the Italian union... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Italian ANPAC on Alitalia's plan: "Pilots and flight assistants on strike next April 5"
Rome, Italy - "The airline will not have future without sharing of important changes"
ANPAC, the Italian national professional civil aviation association, in a press release unveiled that: "Alitalia plan presented is weightless industrially towards flying staff. Without the sharing... more