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AirportsBudapest Airport’s Kazakhstan connection
Budapest, Hungary - From June 8
Just days into S17, Budapest Airport has announced further expansion of its destination map, filling the white spot that was Kazakhstan. Confirming a twice-weekly service to Astana, Wizz Air will be linking... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia: industrial action forces it to cancel 60% of flights for tomorrow
Rome, Italy - Six hour ‘window’ guarantees normal flight schedule. More than 90% of passengers already rebooked
A 24-hour trade union strike tomorrow (Tuesday 5 April) has forced Alitalia to cancel 60 per cent of its flights but the carrier will operate a normal schedule for six hours during the day of industrial... more
Finance and economyGeneva Airport: the financial year 2016 allowed it to achieve good results in a changing context
Geneva, Switzerland - The company has invested CHF 162 million
Genève Aéroport ended 2016 with a turnover of 445,3 million Swiss francs (a 5.1% increase as compared to 2015), which allows it to report a 80.8 million profit, half of which was paid to the State of G... more
ReportSaint Petersburg. The train driver prevented a greater number of victims
Saint Petersburg, Russia - Authorities declared three days of mourning. Condolences offered by leaders from every part of the world
Three days of mourning were declared by the Governor of Saint Petersburg Georgy Poltavchenko to commemorate the victims of the bombing in the subway of the Russian town that caused the death of 9 people... more
ReportAirplane transported rhinos from South Africa to Botswana: towards a free life from the poaching
Cape Town, South Africa - A project to contributes to salvage of the species
"It called 'Rhino without borders' and it is an organization that aiming at the salvage of the species, works to the transfer project from South Africa to Botswana of 100 examplaries of white rhino. The... more
IndustrySingapore-Changi Airport Surface Safety System Awarded to Saab
Linkoping, Sweden - The company is deploying its I-ATS
Defence and security company Saab has been selected by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) to deploy its Advanced – Surface Movement Guidance & Control System (A-SMGCS) and latest generation M... more
Fair and showsEasa at "Aero 2017" (April 5-8)
Friedrichshafen, Germany - The Agency works towards simpler lighter and better rules for General Aviation
The European Aviation Safety Agency has been successfully working towards simpler lighter and better rules for General Aviation. It has been able to change the regulatory landscape for the better, far... more
Fair and showsAircraft. Saab at "LAAD 2017" with its products
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The industry considers the event as an important opportunity to meet with potential partners and customers
Defense and security company Saab attends the "2017 LAAD International Defence and Security" exhibition to display its broad portfolio of land, air and sea solutions. In addition to the full-size Gripen... more
IndustryThe A-319neo airplane takes to the skies
Toulouse, France - Third member of A-320neo Family starts flight test campaign
The first A-319neo airplane performed its maiden flight in the last days and the industry unveiled it in these hours. The smallest member of the A-320neo Family, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines... more
IndustryBoeing-Iran: agreement for 30 B-737 MAX airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Deliveries would be scheduled to start in 2022
Boeing confirms the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Iran Aseman Airlines, expressing the airline’s intent to purchase 30 B-737 MAX airplanes with a list price value of $3 billion. The a... more
Sport aviationAircraft. FAI ratifies two world records for ‘revolutionary’ Aerobatics e-plane -VIDEO
Lausanne, Switzerland - Both pilots will receive the diplomas next Saturday
The FAI has ratified two new speed world records flown with a revolutionary electric-powered Aerobatics plane. Germany’s Walter Extra and Walter Kampsmann set one world record each, on 23 March 2017. B... more
Fair and showsAircraft. Embraer D&S and affiliate companies will participate in "LAAD 2017"
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The company will promote KC-390 and A-29 Super Tucano aircraft
Embraer Defense & Security and its affiliate companies will be present at the "LAAD" Defence & Security international exhibition, which will take place from April 4 to 7, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The... more
ReportPlanes and security. Saint Petersburg attack (2): the airport increases surveillance -VIDEO
Saint Petersburg, Russia - Inspections and controls have been tightened after the bombing occurred in the subway station
The airport of Saint Petersburg has tightened the controls at the entrance, on luggage and before boarding the airplanes after that an explosion in the subway of the city killed 9 and wounded dozens of... more
Latest newsTerrorism? Explosion at the S. Petersburg's subway: 9 victims. Putin was in visit - VIDEO
Saint Petersburg, Russia - Ten wounded, many children among them. The President declares: it is soon for the responsibilities
"Terrorist attack", the general power of attorney reports it in a firm comment. "At least nine people dead. About twenty would be wounded, some children also among them", according to a statement by the... more
SecurityPlanes and safety: it is also a problem of language, too many people can't speak English well enough
London, UK - 267 near-accidents in 18 months according to the results of an investigation by CAA, the British Civil Aviation Authority
267 near-accidents happend in the last 18 months, 89 of which in just the United Kingdom: this is the alarming data that emerged by an independent enquiry commissioned by the British Civil Aviation Authority... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. Leonardo at "LAAD 2017" to promote its security, aerospace and defence solutions
Rome, Italy - The industry is exhibiting in the region for the first time under its new brand identity
Leonardo will be exhibiting at "LAAD" -Latin America Aerospace and Defence- the biggest and most important trade fair for defence and security in Latin America, from April 4th to 7th at the Riocentro Exhibition... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters at "LAAD 2017"
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The event will take place from April 4 to 7 in Rio
"LAAD" is the leading Latin American Defence and Security exhibition with the Instutional Support from the Brazilian Ministry of Defence and the three Armed Forces, from the Brazilian Ministry of Justice... more
SecurityAircraft and security. Airbus-SITA agreement in cybersecurity
Rome, Italy - New offer to allow immediate detection and remedial action
Airbus and SITA have launched new Security Operations Center Services customized for the specific needs of the air transport industry. These new incident detection services will provide airlines, airports... more
IndustryB-787/10 Dreamliner aircraft's first flight
North Charleston, Usa - The airplane proceeds to comprehensive flight testing before first delivery in 2018
The B-787/10 Dreamliner aircraft took to the skies for the first time in the last days at Boeing South Carolina. The airplane, which is the newest and longest model of the 787 family, completed a successful... more
IndustryMRJ's FTA-3 airplane completed ferry flight to the US
Nagoya, Japan - The total distance and time were approximately 14,000 km and 19 hours and 48 minutes respectively
The flight test aircraft #3 (FTA-3) of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) program touched down at Grant County International Airport in Washington State, USA, at 11:24 am on April 1 (JST) (7:24 pm on March... more
Civil aviationIATA honors its 2017 Top-performing Global Training Partners
Montreal, Canada - Ten winners
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the IATA Training 2017 Premier Circle winners as well as the Regional Top Performing Training Partners, as a part of its training partners’ r... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: Avio transaction completed
Rome, Italy - listing of the company on the MTA/Star segment of the Italian SE, currently scheduled for the 10th of April
Leonardo announced in the last days the closing of the acquisition by Space2, Leonardo and In Orbit (a company held by Avio managers), of the entire share capital of Avio not yet owned by Leonardo. The... more
IndustrySaab signs framework contracts for static and mobile camouflage systems
Linkpoping, Sweden - Over a four year agreement period
Defence and security company Saab has, under a joint procurement process with Denmark and Norway, signed framework agreements with the respective countries for the supply of static and mobile camouflage... more
AirportsItalian ENAV is awarded contract to build the control tower of Mitiga airport (Libya)
Rome, Italy - The contract is worth 5 million euro and is expected to be completed by the end of 2017
Enav (Italian Flight Assistance company) has been awarded by the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority a contract for the construction and set up of the control tower and technical building of the Mitiga airport... more
SecurityAircraft. EASA and Aviation partners launch Data4Safety
Cologne, Germany - Many key actors from sector agree to join in a co-operative partnership
On the 31st of March 2017 in Brussels, key actors [launching partners: easyJet, British Airways, Iberia, Deutsche Lufthansa, Ryanair, Airbus, the Boeing Company, the European Cockpit Association (ECA),... more
AirportsItaly. Bergamo makes further bonds with Ukraine
Bergamo, Italy - The airport recorded over 8% passenger traffic growth in the first two months of the year
Just weeks ahead of Ukraine International Airlines’ inaugural flight to Chernivtsi, Bergamo Airport announces its new airline partner’s second service to the Ukraine, linking the Italian airport to its... more
ReportCo-pilot of American Arlines B-737 plane dies during commercial flight: 142 people were on board
Albuquerque, USA - It happened on Wednesday afternoon. The aircraft departed from Dallas with destination New Mexico and regularly landed to its destination
A pilot from American Airlines died on Wednesday afternoon while he was co-piloting a B-737 plane which had departed from the Dallas-Forth Worth International Airport in Texas (USA) and was heading to... more
DefenseSaab receives order for next generation anti-ship missile, integrated on Gripen airplanes
Linkoping, Sweden - The total order value amounts to SEK3.2 billion and deliveries during the period 2017-2026
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) for the development and production of the next generation anti-ship missile system. The total... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and strikes (2). The protests fixed in the first half of April in Italy
Rome, Italy - Many actions predicted for next Wednesday, before Easter
The MIT (Italian Transports Ministry) unveiled the list of the strikes in air transport for April. The first part of protests fixed until to the period before Easter. 03/04/2017 Filt-Cgil/Fit-Cisl/Uilt-Uil... more
AirportsBlue Air: maiden flight from Hamburg to Liverpool
Hamburg, Germany - New non-stop connection to the home of the Beatles
Liverpool is just one non-stop flight away from Hamburg. Today, Blue Air announced the official maiden flight on its new service from Hamburg to the English port city. The airline operates four flights... more
PeopleICAO Secretary General accorded "2017 Leader of the Year Award"
Montréal, Canada - During her mission to Greece, Liu conducted bilateral meetings
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Secretary General Fang Liu stressed the need for continued progress on the sustainability of international aviation this past Saturday, as she accepted... more
AirportsAircraft. Fraport and Lufthansa are starting GBAS landings with increased angle of approach
Frankfurt, Germany - Less airplane noise due to steeper approaches now possible on the southern and central runways too
Yesterday afternoon at Frankfurt Airport, the first satellite-supported precision landings with an increased angle of approach of 3.2° began with an A-319 and a Lufthansa B-747/8 on the airport’s southern an... more
AirportsRyanair’s Summer 2017 programme gets underway at Liverpool Airport
Liverpool, UK - Five new destinations and increase in frequency on existing services
This week sees the start of Ryanair’s Summer 2017 programme from Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" ("LJLA") with an expansion of its operations which will see 5 new destinations being served during the S... more
AirlinesAirplanes and strikes. Alitalia to minimise customers inconvenience on April 5
Rome, Italy - The airline has already rebooked 92 per cent of its customers
Alitalia has already rebooked 92 per cent of its customers impacted by industrial action on Wednesday 5 April and will operate a normal schedule for six hours during a 24-hour strike called by trade unions. A... more
IndustryLeonardo DRS will produce the T-100 airplane in Alabama
Tuskegee (Alabama), Usa - The jet trainer competing for the Air Force T-X program
The US company Leonardo DRS announced yesterday plans to build a new aircraft manufacturing facility in Tuskegee, Alabama to produce its T-100 integrated jet training system if it is selected by the US... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: air transport generates 1.1m jobs in Brazil, $32.9B in GDP
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - According to a study conducted by Oxford Economics on behalf of the Association
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced new data showing that aviation and aviation-induced tourism support 1.1 billion jobs and contribute $32.9 billion to Brazil’s GDP, an amount e... more
AirportsMiami Airport named top in North America for environmental management
Miami, Usa - It wins ACI-NA Environmental Achievement Award for Sustainability Project
On March 29, Miami International Airport (MIA) was recognized by Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) –the leading industry organization representing the governing bodies that own and o... more
Civil aviationIn May the maiden flight of the AG-600 airplane, the greatest amphibian in the world
Beijing, China - AVIC, the Chinese manufacturer, unveiled it
The Chinese AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China), operating in defence and aviation, unveiled that the AG-600 airplane will make its maiden test flight on ground planned for May. The plane has... more
PeopleAircraft and roles. Italian ENAC: its general manager, Alessio Quaranta, appointed President of the European EASTI
Rome, Italy - It oversees of training in terms of air transport security
ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority informs that its director general Alessio Quaranta has been chosen President of the EASTI Foundation (European Aviation Security Training Institute), of which... more
AirportsAirplanes. State aid: Commission approves €12 million aid scheme for new routes to Italian region of Calabria
Brussels, Belgium - It will be granted to airlines following a call for proposals
The European Commission has found that an Italian scheme aimed at providing start-up aid to airlines launching new routes to the region of Calabria is in line with EU state aid rules. The scheme will allow... more
AirportsNew route from Berlin-Schönefeld to Chișinău
Berlin, Germany - The capital of the Republic of Moldova is served by Wizz Air
The Hungarian airline Wizz Air continues to expand its range of destinations from Berlin-Schönefeld. As from today, the carrier will fly every Thursday and Sunday to Chișinău. The flight time to the ca... more
AirportsNorwegian airports (Avinor): considerable increase in capacity and ready for fresh challenges
Oslo, Norway - On 27 April this year, the new Oslo Airport will officially open, and the new terminal at Bergen Airport is set to open on 17 August
Today Avinor is publishing its annual and CSR report for 2016. The report documents how the company works to ensure good aviation services in all parts of Norway, and how it is a driving force for solving... more
Discussions"Brexit". EP on article 50: what the UK withdrawal agreement includes
Brussels, Belgium - How the future of EU-UK relations will be decided
The UK government announced yesterday it is invoking article 50 of the Treaty of the EU, which serves as formal notification of its intent to withdraw from the Union. Starting yesterday the UK and the... more
CargoFraport and Lima Airport partners provide humanitarian help for Peru’s flood victims
Frankfurt, Germany - The 25 containers shipped with support from LATAM Cargo. They produced clean water for up to 10,000 people daily
Unrelenting rains and increasingly dramatic flooding have ravaged many areas of Peru for weeks, making thousands of people homeless and in need of the essentials of life. Because of the pressing emergency,... more
AirportsBerlin Airport: new connection to Verona, served by a B-737/800 aircraft
Berlin, Germany - Served by Ryanair twice a week
From now on, Ryanair is connecting Berlin-Schönefeld airport with Verona in northern Italy. The route is served by a B-737/800 aircraft. The low-cost will therefore offer connections to 47 destinations... more
Science and technologyHamburg Airport launches new IT system
Hamburg, Germany - Benefits for airport, airlines and passengers
Hamburg Airport has successfully launched a new, pioneering IT system. “HAM SuITe” (Solution Unified Airport Information Technology) now provides close interconnectivity between partners such including air... more
Civil defenseBAe 146 and Avro RJ airtanker aircraft play significant roles in combating 2016 wildfires in North America
London, UK - 22 aircraft in service or under conversion for this demanding role
In what turned out to be a very busy 2016 wildfire season in North America, the 14 in-service BAE Systems Regional Aircraft-built BAe 146-200s and Avro RJ-85 aircraft of Neptune Aviation and Conair/Aero-Flite... more
ConferencesAircraft and conference. ICAO/EASA Forum results in improved African collaboration
Montreal, Canada - And new global framework for cooperative regional aviation safety oversight
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), building on their common interest in the evolution of the ICAO and global framework for regional mechanisms... more
SecurityAircraft. IATA: urgent call for alternative to large electronic restrictions
Montreal, Canada - The Association called for better information sharing and coordination on security measures among governments and with the industry
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to urgently find alternatives to recently announced measures by the United States and the United Kingdom to restrict the carry-on... more
AirlinesKorean Air and Delta Air Lines to deepen partnership
Atlanta, Usa - Highlights of the agreement, subject to regulatory approvals and signing of definitive contracts
Korean Air and Delta Air Lines, founding members of SkyTeam have reached an agreement to deepen their historic partnership with an expanded cooperation in the trans-Pacific network that will increase travel... more