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AirportsAirplanes and results. Aci Europe: air traffic off to go a great start in January
Brussels, Belgium - Passengers up 8.9%, freight 8.4%
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for January 2017 – the first indication of airport traffic performance in Europe from the start of this year. Average p... more
IndustryKAIR Airlines orders eight A-320 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The new South Korean carrier to begin low-cost international operations in 2018
South Korean start-up carrier KAIR Airlines has announced that it has selected the A-320 Family to launch its new low-cost operation, with a firm order for eight A-320ceo airplanes. The new airline will... more
UAS-DronesStealth drone aircraft in the five-year plan of CASIC
Beijing, China - Chinese engineers are also developing high-speed UAVs for reconnaissance and combat
The Chinese State owned company CASIC (China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation) has in its five-year plan 2016-2020 the goal to develop an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) provided with stealth tecnology.... more
Sport aviationFAI: new Asian air sports federation announced
Dubai, UAE - The FAI Air Sports in Asia Summit is on 20 March 2017 in Hong Kong
The positive development of air sports in Asia took a big step forward on 8 March 2017, following a meeting of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), FAI and two Asian continental air sports organisations... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. IATA releases 2016 airline safety performance
Montreal, Canada - Strong progress in Africa, IOSA, primary causes of accidents, six point strategy
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for the 2016 safety performance of the commercial airline industry. - The all accident rate (measured in accidents per 1 million flights)... more
Civil aviationDFS and Indra move forward in the implementation of the "SES" by introducing technology for control of upper airspace
Madrid, Spain - A smarter controller position
The German air navigation service provider DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung and global consulting and technology provider Indra have implemented the next-generation iTEC Centre Automation System (iCAS) in the... more
Helicopters"Heli-Expo 2017". Orders for about 60 H-125, H-135, H-145 and H-175 helicopters announced at the show
Dallas, Usa - Airbus Helicopters showcased its light singles and light twins aircraft
Airbus Helicopters showcased its light singles and light twins during "Heli-Expo 2017" at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas (March 6-9). The H-125, H-130, H-135, and the H-145,... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA: passengers given important EU Guidance on Compensation claims agencies
Geneva, Switzerland - Its Regional VP for Europe explained that they were a symptom of the problems with the passenger rights regime that is currently in place in the continent
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) accepts the European Commission’s guidance to air passengers on the activities of agencies that make claims for compensation in the event of delays o... more
HelicoptersAersud Elicotteri signs for two H-125s and celebrates the 200th Ecureuil in Italy
Dallas, Usa - They will be tasked for aerial work missions and the deliveries are scheduled for early 2018
On March 8, 2017, Aersud Elicotteri, Airbus Helicopters’ distributor for Italy, signed a contract for the purchase of two H-125 rotorcraft during the "HAI Heli-Expo air show" in Dallas, Texas (March 6... more
CuriositiesInnovative hotel debuted at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - Germany’s first “My Cloud” transit hotel opened its doors
Germany’s first transit hotel, located at Gate Z 25 in Terminal 1 at Frankfurt Airport, opened this week for business. Its proximity to the departure gates lets transit passengers stay at the hotel without h... more
Civil aviationPrivate Jet Charter signs an agreement with The Capital Club
Dubai, UAE - The contract will allow TCC members in DIFC to book private airplanes and helicopters for their business or personal trips
Private Jet Charter through the recently launched Private Charter Club has signed a new agreement with The Capital Club (TCC) , Dubai’s premier private City Club situated in the heart of the financial d... more
IndustryBrazil’s Azul becomes the E-195E2 airpalne launch operator
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The contract is for up to 50 aircraft, 30 orders+20 purchase rights
Embraer announced yesterday that Azul Brazilian Airlines, the largest operator of the E-195s current-generation in the world, will be the launch operator of the E-195E2. Its contract with the industry... more
AirportsOslo Airport has secured its second new carrier
Oslo, Norway - Blue Air brings Bucharest to Oslo
Avinor’s Oslo Airport announces its first connection to Romania with new airline partner Blue Air. In less than a week Avinor’s Oslo Airport has secured its second new carrier, Blue Air, along with the... more
AirlinesRusLine, new airline at Oslo-Bergen Airport
Oslo, Norway - Second new carrier in three months
Avinor’s Bergen Airport announces another new airline and adds another new country to its route network: the arrival of RusLine. Securing its second new carrier in three months, Bergen Airport has confirmed t... more
AirportsBlue Air announce 8th route from "LJLA"
Liverpool, UK - The airline unveiled a livery for the aircraft last week following a public competition
Blue Air has yesterday announced what will become the eighth route to operate from Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA), with flights to Larnaca in Cyprus for Summer 2017. Flights will commence on 17... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: BoD approves the consolidated financial statements and draft financial statements for 2016
Milan, Italy - Contracts portfolio also at airports
Meeting yesterday, the Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA examined and approved the consolidated financial statements and the Company’s draft financial statements for 2016 a long with the corporate g... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and jobs. Recruitment days for cabin crew in Italy
Dublin, Ireland - The dates in March
Crewlink announced its Cabin Crew Assessment Dates which will be taking place throughout Italy in March 2017. It is currently recruiting Cabin Crew for Europe airline, Ryanair.. No experience is required. The... more
Press releaseAirplanes and carriers. Alitalia on BoD of yesterday: "Plan evaluated serious and realistic"
Milan, Italy - Paved the way to a final approvation by Board of Directors expected for next week
Following the Alitalia's press release issued at the end of its Board of Directors' meeting took place in Milan yesterday. "The Alitalia's Board of Directors convened yesterday in Milan. The BoD made... more
IndustryThe future markets of Leonardo? Differently than today the new CEO shall also be liked by the USA "system"
Rome, Italy - For Trump, could Leonardo be a good provider for American defence?
In these last years the Leonardo company seems to have not taken care of the relations with foreign partners too much. To the point that the lack of a consolidated collaboration with the more important... more
Civil aviationFAA certification to B-737MAX8 airplane for commercial service
Washington, Usa - In line with the delivery times to the customers in the next months
Boeing announced today that the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified the 737 MAX 8 airplane for commercial service. The industry is now in the final stages of preparing for the first... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Embraer releases 4Q and FY 2016 results and 2017 outlook
San Josè dos Campos, Brazil - Highligths
Embraer releases 4Q and fiscal year 2016 results and 2017 outlook Highlights: - In 4Q16, Embraer delivered 32 commercial and 43 executive (25 light and 18 large) jeta. The Company ended 2016 with... more
HelicoptersH-125 helicopters operating on the roof of the world
Dallas, Usa - Ruo’er Group provides aircraft services at high plateau with purchase of twelve units
Ruo’er General Aviation Development Group (Ruo’er Group), one of the biggest general aviation companies operating flight support base and airport with comprehensive services in China, signed a letter of... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and events. IATA: joined-up thinking needed for Japan’s Air Transport Infrastructure
Tokyo, Japan - Olympics are an Opportunity to Drive Critical Change
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on Japan to prepare its airport infrastructure for the 2020 Olympics and future growth of the tourism industry using joined-up thinking and extensive... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM: February 2017 traffic -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Paris, France - Increase in traffic (+2.7%), load factor (+1.6pt) and passengers (+2.9%)
Air France-KLM unveiled yesterday Febuary 2017 traffic - Group passenger activity: increase in traffic (+2.7%), load factor (+1.6pt) and passengers (+2.9%) Traffic highlights - Compared with February... more
HelicoptersLeonardo strengthens strategic partnership with Shanghai Zenisun in the Chinese civil helicopter market
Dallas, Usa - More than 180 aircraft of various types have been sold to Chinese customers to date for a range of commercial and public services
Leonardo and Shanghai Zenisun Investment Co., Ltd (Shanghai Zenisun) announced yesterday they will strengthen their strategic cooperation in the Chinese civil helicopter market by renewing the existing... more
ReportAirbus Foundation and IFRC fly relief goods to Uganda by an A-330
Toulouse, France - To transport 17 tons from UK to Entebbe
The Airbus Foundation has used an A-330 test aircraft to transport 100m 3 (17 tonnes) of relief equipment and specialized water and sanitation equipment from East Midlands Airport, United Kingdom, to Entebbe,... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Alitalia to cease all flights to and from Reggio Calabria from 27 March, 2017
Rome, Italy - Its proposals to find viable and sustainable ways to maintain those services have not been answered
Alitalia will from 27 March, 2017 cease all flight operations from Reggio Calabria to Rome-Fiumicino, Milan-Linate and Turin airports. The airline currently operates 56 flights a week to and from Reggio... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters’ Power Line Maintenance Mission Fit for RTE
Dallas, Usa - Flight testing is in progress and delivery is expected in 2018
Airbus Helicopters’ UK design team has been contracted to deliver a power line maintenance customisation kit for H-135s operated by RTE-STH, the helicopter division of French public utility company RTE. T... more
AirportsAirplanes and photo. Dubai World Central: its first scheduled A-380 passenger flight
Dubai, UAE - Korean Air’s flight KE9951 from Incheon International Airport in South Korea
Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai’s second international airport, achieved a new milestone on Wednesday when it welcomed its first scheduled A-380 passenger flight –Korean Air’s flight KE9951 from Inche... more
HelicoptersLeonardo expands presence of the AW-139 helicopter in Japan with first VIP sale and delivery of additional aircraft
Dallas, Usa - Four more units have been delivered to fire fighting and disaster relief operators
Leonardo announced yesterday a further expansion of its already significant presence in the Japan’s helicopter market with new contracts and deliveries, bringing total orders close to 160 units and aircraft f... more
HelicoptersCAE-Líder jv strengthen its training partnership with Leonardo
Dallas, Usa - For the delivery of OEM quality AW-139 flight simulator hours supporting training in South America
CAE-Líder, the joint-venture between CAE and Líder Aviação, and Leonardo announced at the "2017 Heli Expo" (March 6-9 in Dallas) the signature of an agreement to designate CAE-Líder as the Recognised Flig... more
Helicopters"Heli-Expo 2017". Helicopters: cost reductions efforts pay off on H-125, H-130 and H-135 programs
Dallas, Usa - A survey published late last year by an American consulting company shows a decrease of 15% of DMC and DOC
Airbus Helicopters’ efforts in the field of customer satisfaction are paying off with a recent independent survey confirming a significant reduction in direct maintenance and direct operating costs (DMC a... more
PeopleCALC appoints Yu Tai Tei as Chief Risk Officer
Hong Kong, China - With effect from last 27 February
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC”), a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider for global airlines, announced the appointment of Yu Tai Tei as Chief Risk Officer with effect fro... more
ConferencesAirplanes and women. ICAO: air transport sector growth presents significant opportunities for addressing global gender equality targets -VIDEO
Montreal, Canada - The Association hosted a special thematic workshop on their role in the changing workplace
Women’s participation in the aviation sector must improve in order ensure the sustainable management of global air traffic, remarked ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)’s first female Sec... more
HelicoptersCorporate and VIP operators across the Americas select AW-139 and AW-169 helicopters
Dallas, Usa - Customers in US, Mexico and Brazil
The AgustaWestland AW-139 and AW-169 continue to be selected as platforms by discerning corporate and VIP customers, with additional sales of both types accelerating in early 2017. An AW-169 has been... more
HelicoptersWaypoint Leasing to bolster fleet with 16 new helicopters
Dallas, Usa - Comprising H-145, H-135, and for the first time, the H-175
Airbus Helicopters and Waypoint Leasing (Ireland) Limited, one of the largest independent global helicopter leasing companies, announced yesterday that Waypoint has committed to acquiring an additional... more
HelicoptersH-175 helicopter performance further enhanced with 7.8t extended MTOW
Dallas, Usa - The model has so far been in operation for off-shore transport in 3 continents
With 12 H-175 now in operation and demonstrating the performance of the aircraft worldwide, the medium twin-engine helicopter continues to be enhanced in order to bring more value to operators. Among... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA on reduction in Austrian air travel tax
Geneva, Switzerland - From next Jnaury 1, 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) accepted the announcement that the Austrian Air Travel Tax will be halved from 1 January 2018. The Austrian Ministers Council confirmed that the decision... more
HelicoptersMilestone Aviation orders helicopters to Leonardo for EUR 90 million
Dallas, Usa - Deliveries in 2017 and 2018
Leonardo and Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), a reference in helicopter leasing, yesterday announced a contract for nine aircraft –six AW-139 and three AW-169 helicopters– expected to deli... more
AirlinesPlanes. Italian Minister Calenda: "soon meeting with the management". BoD and entry of Gubitosi tomorrow?
Rome, Italy - The presentation of the business plan to the Government early next week, then to the unions
At the beginning of the "Nice To Meet You G7" event that will end with the G7 Transport Ministers' meeting on 21 and 22 June in Cagliari, Sardinia, the Italian Minister of Infrastructure and Transport... more
HelicoptersSTAT MedEvac to be first US air medical transport service provider to operate Helionix-equipped H-135 helicopters
Dallas, Usa - Pennsylvania operator to take delivery of aircraft with new safety enhancing technology in 4Q2017
STAT MedEvac will soon be the first air medical transport service in North America to operate H-135 helicopters equipped with Helionix, an innovative and powerful avionics system. The Pennsylvania-based... more
AirportsSaab to supply WAM systems to NATS in the UK
Linkoping, Sweden - At two key sites
Defence and security company Saab has been selected to supply NATS, the United Kingdom’s provider of air traffic control services, with Wide Area Multilateration (WAM) equipment at two key sites in the U... more
AirportsFrontier Airlines adds service to new cities from Dulles International
Washington, Usa - Nonstop Denver re-introduced
Starting this July, Frontier Airlines will launch new service between Washington-Dulles International Airport and both Colorado Springs and Las Vegas. Its new service to Colorado Springs will be the only... more
AerospaceNew Glenn: an Eutelsat satellite will be taken into horbit by Blue Origin - VIDEO
Washington, USA - Agreement between the two companies. Launch is planned between 2021 and 2022 by a New Glenn lunch vehicle
Blue Origin -the company in the field of aerospace created by Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon- should take into horbit between 2021 and 2022 a satellite of the telecommunication company Eutelsat Communications... more
Helicopters"Heli-Expo". Airbus Helicopters showcases H-135 Helionix alongside the H-145 and H-130
Dallas, Usa - This H-135 will embark on a demo tour of the US and Mexico after the show
Airbus Helicopters highlights its wide range of products and services at this year’s "Heli-Expo", 7- 9 March at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX, with a lineup of three of its a... more
AirportsOslo secures a new connection to Zagreb
Oslo, Norway - A new partner Croatia Airlines with a summer link
Avinor’s Oslo Airport announces the arrival of new airline partner, Croatia Airlines, with a summer connection to Zagreb. Starting the year with a healthy 10% growth in passenger traffic, Avinor’s Osl... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. "Heli-Expo 2017" (March 6-9)
Dallas, Usa - Both new and older models are on display at the show, as well as parts, accessories, upgrade kits, and information about services
"Heli-Expo" is the largest helicopter exhibition in the world, organized by the Helicopter Association International. In 2013, it attracted 20,393 visitors from all over the world. It is one of the largest... more
CuriositiesEmirates turns the spotlight on women; they make up close to 44% of its workforce -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - It currently employs more than 29,000 women from over 150 nationalities
Emirates is giving centre stage to its women employees on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Women make up close to 44% of the airline’s workforce and have been an integral part of the success sto... more
IndustryEmbraer rolls out the E-195E2 aircraft
São José dos Campos, Brazil - With the first flight scheduled for the coming months, the jet is expected to enter into service in the first half of 2019
In a ceremony held yesterday at the Company's facilities in São José dos Campos, Embraer presented the largest aircraft of the second generation of the E2-Jets family, the most efficient aircraft in t... more
HelicoptersMilestone orders helicopters for EUR 200m from Airbus
Dallas, Usa - Delivery is scheduled to begin in mid-2017
Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global reference in helicopter leasing, announced yesterday a €200 million firm order with Airbus Helicopters including H-145, H-135 and H-175 helic... more