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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
AirlinesPlanes Alitalia. 2037 dismissals and cut in salaries. The business plan of Alitalia challenges unions
Rome, Italy - Details of the plan have been reported: unions announce a strike
The rumors of the last months on the new business plan of Alitalia were confirmed on last Friday at the meeting of the management of the airline with the unions. The managers want to fire 2037 employees... more
Latest newsENAV: Roberto Scaramella is the new President. Roberta Neri confirmed as CEO
Rome, Italy - In the context of the new appointments at Italian partly state-owned companies
After the change of CEO at Leonardo (ex-Finmeccanica) Group with Alessandro Profumo in the place of Mauro Moretti (see AVIONEWS), new arrangements also for Enav SpA, the Italian national company for air... more
Latest newsIt is confirmed: Alessandro Profumo is the new CEO of Leonardo (ex-Finmeccanica). Moretti era is ended
Rome, Italy - Gianni De Gennaro is reappointed President
As this AVIONEWS agency anticipated, the appointment of CEO of Leonardo (ex-Finmeccanica) goes to Alessandro Profumo. Profumo takes the place of Mauro Moretti (appointed in May 2014), who took office under... more
DefenseAircraft and US politics. A Boeing's top manager chosen as US Defense vice-secretary
Washington, Usa - Trump selects Patrick Shanahan and reinforces the partnership with the military industry
A Boeing's manager has been chosen by the US President Donald Trump to fulfill the role as US Defense deputy secretary. The decision has been announced yesterday and will have to to be approved by Senate.... more
HelicoptersBoeing-US Army: contract for 268 AH-64E Apache helicopters
Mesa, Usa - First “E” model multi-year agreement
Boeing and the US government recently signed a five-year, $3.4 billion contract through which the Army, and a customer outside the US, will acquire the latest Apache attack helicopter at a significant... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Ball (Alitalia CEO) meets trade unions staff and said: "Headcount reductions ‘painful but necessary’
Rome, Italy - 500 new crew members, new long haul aircraft and routes from 2019
Alitalia's Chief Executive Officer Cramer Ball today presented to the airline’s trade unions and staff the details of the 2017-2021 business plan approved by the company's board of directors on Wednesday 1... more
AirlinesARI purchases six B-737/700 aged aircraft from Xiamen Airlines
Hong Kong, China - Laying a practical foundation for the asset management of mid-to-late- life fleet
Aircraft Recycling International Limited (“ARI”, the “Company”), a member company of CALC (“China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited”), the first full value-chain aircraft solutions provider in Asia, to... more
AirlinesAirplanes and pilots. Lufthansa-VC union: reached agreement until 2022
Frankfurt, Germany - Agreeement on all, and opened career prospects for pilots and trainees
Lufthansa and Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) reach comprehensive agreement on a deal to last until 2022 - Long duration and balance-sheet reduction through changes to pension liability - In return, Lufthansa... more
DefenseMess on the skies of Syria. Arrow-3 missile intercepts Syrian rocket, it is the first time it has been used
Damascus, Syria - Damascus says that it shot down an Israeli plane last night, Tel Aviv denies
There is big confusion in these hours on the skies of Syria. According to a local website the Syrian Army said that it shot down an Israeli fighter plane which was operating in its airspace last night,... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. Miami Airport director testifies before US Senate Committee on UAS
Miami, Usa - MIA was the only airport represented among the hearing witnesses
Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) Director Emilio T. González testified before the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on March 15 in Washington DC, as the only airport representative... more
Civil aviationNBAA: president's ATC-Privatization budget bad news for small and mid-size towns
Washington, Usa - Comments strongly opposing the Trump administration's budget
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen yesterday issued comments strongly opposing the Trump administration’s budget, which appears to endorse privatizing the nation’s air... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. New Head of Saab market area Asia Pacific
Linkoping, Sweden - It is Dean Rosenfield form next January 1, 2018
Defence and security company Saab has appointed Dean Rosenfield as new head of Market Area Asia Pacific from 1 January 2018. He is today the Managing Director of Saab Australia. In his present role, Dean... more
AirlinesAirplanes and strikes. Alitalia was forced to cancel almost 40% of its flights on 20 March
Rome, Italy - It pledges to minimise inconvenience due to air traffic controllers and air transport sector protests
Alitalia was forced to cancel almost 40% of its flights, both domestic and international, due to industrial action made by some unions of the Italian air traffic controllers that have confirmed on 20 March... more
IndustryAirbus to cooperate with France’s Parquet National Financier in preliminary investigation
Amsterdam, Holland - Into allegation of fraud, bribery and corruption in the civil aviation business of the Group
Airbus announced on 7 August 2016 that the United Kingdom Serious Fraud Office (SFO) had opened an investigation into allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption in the civil aviation business of Airbus... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Lufthansa Group: 2016 again with good result
Frankfurt, Germany - And forecast for 2017
Lufthansa Group unveiled the financial results 2016 and forecast for 2017. Financial results 2016 • Adjusted EBIT of EUR 1.75 billion including strike cost of EUR 100 million in line with the g... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. Italian ENAV proceeds with selection of industrial partner for drones traffic management
Rome, Italy - For the creation of a NewCo. The final choice is scheduled in the second half of the year
Enav SpA’s (Italian Flight Assistance Company) Board of Directors, held yesterday under the chairmanship of Ferdinando Franco Falco Beccalli, has decided to proceed with the final selection of an industrial p... more