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AerospaceFarsound Aviation continues to enjoy significant growth in the Middle East and Asia
London, UK - The company will be attending a number of key exhibitions and event this year
Farsound Aviation, a global provider of supply chain and logistics solutions for the aerospace industry, is experiencing a significant growth in demand, particularly in the Asia and Middle East markets.... more
HelicoptersUniversity of North Dakota add R-44 Cadet Trainer helicopter
Torrance, Usa - This is the first model to be used in UND's flight training program
On January 13th, Robinson Helicopter Company delivered an R-44 Cadet to the University of North Dakota (UND). This is the first model to be used in UND’s flight training program. UND Aerospace owns t... more
PeopleRobert Lazaro and David Speck join Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority BoD
Washington, Usa - Both are appointees of the Governor of Virginia
Robert Lazaro and David Speck have joined the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board of directors. Both are appointees of the Governor of Virginia. Lazaro serves as acting executive director... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and environment. Emirates introduces sustainable blankets made from 100% recycled plastic bottles -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - By the end of 2019 would have rescued 88 million plastic bottles from landfills– equivalent to the weight of 44 A-380s
Emirates has introduced new sustainable blankets made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. These blankets are made using ecoTHREAD patented technology and is now available in Economy Class on all its long-haul... more
AirportsItaly. Lamezia Terme airport (Calabria): a year of growth
Lamezia Terme, Italy - 2016 closed with 2.521.781 passengers equal to +7.7% compared to 2015
Lamezia Terme Airport closed 2016 with 2,521,781 passengers, equal to +7.7% compared to 2015. A positive result added to the important purposes reached by Sacal (the airport management company) both for... more
ReportSearch of the Malaysia Airlines airplane, flight MH370 finished
Canberra, Australia - The press release issued by JACC about it
JACC (Joint Agency Coordination Centre) of the Australian Government communicated in a press release that "Yesterday the last search vessel has left the underwater search area. Malaysia Airlines flight... more
AccidentsMalaysia Airlines' airplane disappeared in 2014: searches suspended yesterday
Canberra, Australia - The JACC communicated it, that will continue to work with the Malaysian Government, responsibility for the search
"Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappeared on 8 March 2014 en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 passengers and crew on board. On 30 March 2014, the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Tony... more
AerospaceNBAA mourns the passing of astronaut, aviation advocate Gene Cernan -VIDEO
Washington, Usa - The last man to walk on the Moon
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen yesterday reflected on the passing of Eugene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, a frequent participant in NBAA events and... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Etihad: no to the Lufthansa theory, ok to the commitment with Alitalia
Abu Dhabi, UAE - But the Alitalia's management will be to define and to deliver the business plan. Confirmed share partnerships in different airlines
Etihad Airways (EA) and Abu Dhabi Government are committed to help Alitalia to invert route and return to profits. It is clear the message of today by James Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer... more
PeopleItalian Minister Alfano tomorrow in Tunis for institutional meetings
Rome, Italy - He will discuss the main bilateral and international issues (fight against terrorism, the Libyan situation, and the management of migration flows)
On Thursday, 19 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Angelino Alfano, will travel to Tunis for a series of institutional meetings with the Head of State and members of... more
Press releaseAntonio Tajani elected new President of the European Parliament
Strasbourg, France - He won with 351 votes in a final face-off with Gianni Pittella (282)
Antonio Tajani (EPP, IT) won Parliament’s presidential election with 351 votes in a final face-off with Gianni Pittella (S&D, IT), who secured 282 votes. Outcome of the fourth ballot Antonio Tajani (... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian unions: the sector's national strike postponed to February 23
Rome, Italy - The joint press release by four unions (Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti and Ugl TA)
"The national four hour strike by all companies and airlines of the air transport has been postponed to February 23". The Italian unions Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti and Ugl TA jointly reported it... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia-Etihad. The airline from Abu Dhabi towards an agreement with Lufthansa?
Rome, Italia - Etihad would be working on more fronts: an entry in Lufthansa and a negotiation with Alitalia's creditor banks
According to an article published yesterday by the newspaper "Il Messaggero" talks would be taking place between Etihad and Lufthansa for a possible future entry of the airline from the Arabian Emirates... more
ReportDonald Trump: NATO is obsolete and EU is not important. After decades USA and Russia walk arm in arm
Washington DC, USA - The words of president-elect give rise to controversies in Europe, and Kremlin laughs
The statements issued by the future president of the United States Donald Trump give rise to controversies all around Europe and get Russia's approval. In a joint interview to British newspaper "The Times"... more
PeopleAntonio Tajani, President of the EU Parliament (2): biography
Rome, Italy - He has been EU Commissioner for Transport (Alitalia and EU Regulation)
Antonio Tajani (born 4 August 1953 in Rome) is an Italian politician and President of the European Parliament since January 2017. Before then, he was one of the fourteen vice-presidents of the European... more
AirportsRecord of bookings for the Summer schedule 2017 from Lamezia Terme Airport (Calabria, Italy)
Milan, Italy - With three new routes: Hamburg, Cracow and Madrid
Ryanair announced yesterday the positive number of bookings from Lamezia Terme (Calabria Region, in Italy) for the Summer 2017 on three new destinations (Hamburg, Cracow and Madrid) and on 12 routes in... more
AccidentsThe most serious aircraft crashes in populated areas in the last 10 years
Rome , Italy - Cronology of main accidents that involved civil population in the last decade
The cargo that crashed yesterday on a small village near Bisket (Kirghizstan) causing many victims among the inhabitants (see AVIONEWS) is just the last one on a time basis among the plane accidents that... more
Press releaseAircraft. Italian MIT: meeting with unions and social security service. The strike of January 20 postponed to February 23
Rome, Italy - The Ministry declared its own availability to face problem and critical situations of the sector
The Italian Transports Ministry communicated in a note that "A meeting held yesterday at the Ministry with social security service and unions Filt-Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti and Ugl TA regarding the... more
IndustryAircraft and photo. C-295W airplane refuels a helicopter
Getafe, Spain - At speeds of 105-115kt; both crews reported smooth and simple operation
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) has followed its recent demonstration of air-to-air refuelling made with two C-295W medium transport airplanes. The refuelling contacts happened with a H-225M Caracal helicopter.... more
Civil aviationICAO: expression of condolences on ACT Airlines aircraft, Flight TK6491
Montreal, Canada - The declarations by its Council President and by its Secretary General
The Council President and the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) expressed the UN agency’s deepest condolences today for the families and friends of the victims o... more
AerospaceVitrociset collaborates with a Belgian Group to create the first training platform against space cybercrime for the ESA
Rome, Italy - The tender has been awarded to RHEA Group with Vitrociset Belgium as supporting subcontractor
Vitrociset, the Italian company, will collaborate with the Belgian branch of RHEA Group, the specialized engineering international group of companies providing products and services to the most respected... more
AirlinesEmirates brings daily A-380 aircraft service to Sao Paulo
Dubai, UAE - It will replace the existing B-777/300ER used on this route
Emirates announced that it will operate the first ever scheduled commercial A-380 flight to South America when it upgrades its Dubai (DXB)–Sao Paulo (GRU) service on March 26, 2017. Replacing the existing B... more
IndustryRolls-Royce announces agreements in principle with investigating authorities
London, Uk - The industry has co-operated fully with the authorities and will continue to do so
Rolls-Royce (RR) announces that it has in principle reached a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO), which was the subject of a preliminary court ruling yesterday.... more
Civil aviationICAO: when clouds are a good thing for aviation
Montreal, Canada - The critical role will be presented by Marco Merens, at a forum in Cape Town today
The critical role cloud computing plays in the management of international civil aviation will be presented by Marco Merens, ICAO’s Chief of Integrated Aviation Analysis, at the United Nations World D... more
Security"World Economic Forum 2017" in Davos: Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft control the airspace
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The event will take place in the Swiss ski resort from January 17 to 20
Eurofighter Typhoons belonging to the Austrian Armed Forces will secure the airspace on the occasion of the "World Economic Forum 2017" ("WEF) in Davos. The "WEF" will be held in the Swiss ski resort from... more
AirlinesRiyadh: Flynas signs order for 60 A-320neo airplanes
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - In addition it converts a previous one for 20 CEO units into the NEO model
Flynas, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost carrier, has signed an agreement with Airbus for 60 A-320neo Family aircraft. In addition to the 60 aircraft, Flynas has converted 20 A-320ceo from a previous order to A... more
IndustryEmbraer signs order with Widerøe for up to 15 E2 aircraft
Dublin, Ireland - Three firm orders for the E-190 and purchase rights for 12 further E2 family jets
Embraer has signed a contract with Widerøe, the largest regional airline in Scandinavia, for up to 15 E2 family jets. The contract consists of three firm orders for the E-190E2 and purchase rights for... more
AccidentsCargo airplane falls on village in Kyrgyzstan. 37 confirmed dead. It is not Turkish Airlines
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - It happend this morning, weather conditions were poor. 6 children among the victims
An ACT Airlines plane fell this night at 7:19 am (local time) near Bishkek -capital of Kyrgyzstan- crashing onto a village. About 15 houses were involved in the accident and two of them got on fire. At... more
AirportsHelsinki and Lapland led Finavia's airport network to a new passenger record
Helsinki, Finland - Both domestic traffic and international air travel showed growth
Passenger volumes at Finavia's airports reached an all-time high in 2016. Both domestic traffic and international air travel showed growth. A new passenger record was reached in Helsinki Airport (17.2... more
AirportsA garbage dump threatens air traffic: it happens in Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon - Flocks attracted by the piles of trash are a hazard to planes at the airport of the Lebanese Capital
A garbage dump too close to Beirut "Rafic Hariri" International Airport (Lebanon) attracted an increasing number of birds to the point that it put at risk the safety of planes during landing and takeoff.... more
IndustryAgreement with the Italian MoD for the new M-345 aircraft and for the development of the new exploration and escort helicopter
Rome, Italy - The airplanes will work alongside the M-346s; the aircraft will replace the AW-129 used by the Italian Army
Leonardo has signed with the Italian National Armaments Directorate of the Italian Defence Ministry two contracts for an initial batch of five Aermacchi M-345 trainer aircraft and for the first phase of... more
Press releaseEnav: malfunction in Padua Area Control Center last Saturday
Rome, Italy - Delays in particular in the Vencie and Bologna airports
Enav (Italian Flight Assistance Company) informs that, due to a systems malfunction in its Padua Area Control Center, that is responsible for managing air traffic for north-eastern Italy, which occurred... more
AccidentsAirplanes. Boeing on Flight TK6491 accident in Kyrgyzstan
Seattle, Usa - A technical team ready to collaborate with the investigating authorities
Boeing extends its deepest condolences to the families of those who perished in the Flight TK6491 accident near Manas Airport Kyrgyzstan, operated by ACT Airlines, as well as its wishes for the recovery... more
AirportsBerlin‘s airports: 32.9 million passengers in 2016
Berlin, Germany - Over three million more
Over three million more passengers flew from Schönefeld and Tegel in 2016 than in the previous year. In total 32,906,881 passengers were flown. That’s 11.4% more than 2015. At Schönefeld Airport the num... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. Alitalia–Air Malta joint statement: talks terminated
Rome, Italy - Jointly decided
Air Malta and Alitalia have jointly decided to terminate the talks which would have led to Alitalia becoming a 49% shareholder in Malta's national carrier. The two airlines agreed that the current changing... more
IndustryEmbraer delivered 108 commercial and 117 executive jet aircraft in 2016 -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The total of 225 airplanes for these two markets represents the highest volume of deliveries in the last six years
Embraer delivered 32 commercial and 43 executive jets, 25 of which are light jets and 18 are large, during the fourth quarter of 2016 (4Q16). The Company ended the year with 108 aircraft delivered to the... more
IndustryBoeing: SpiceJet announces deal for up to 205 airplanes
New Delhi, India - 100 additional B-737 MAX 8s and 50 purchase rights; largest order in low-cost carrier's history
Boeing and SpiceJet announced today a commitment for up to 205 airplanes during an event in New Delhi. Booked at the end of 2016, the announcement includes 100 new 737 MAX 8s, SpiceJet's current order... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Italian Aduc on Alitalia: "It cost EUR 7,4 bn to the contributors in 40 years. Better to bankrupt it"
Rome, Italy - It lost EUR 400 million last year, more than a million per day
Primo Mastrantoni, secretary of ADUC (Italian users' rights Association), unveiled in a press release that: "Alitalia is cost EUR 7.4 bn to the contributors in forty years (from 1974 to 2014), according... more
DefenseFincantieri to upgrade P61, an off-shore patrol vessel of the Armed Forces of Malta
Trieste, Italy - Project co-financed by the European Union Internal Security Fund
Fincantieri, one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups, was awarded the contract by the Armed Forces of Malta for the upgrading of P61, an Off-shore Patrol Vessel, built by the industry over 10 y... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia: who is preparing the new business plan?
Rome, Italy - Search of names opened of the people who will have to to bring the airline outside doldrums
"I think objective that the airline has been bad managed. It is unacceptable that it is transferred on workers. It doesn't exist to talk about redundancies before the business plan. The Government said... more
IndustrySCA and Interjet have returned airline’s SSJ-100 aircraft fleet into service
Moscow, Russia - The industry has completed work of 11 airplanes operated by the carrier
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCA) has completed work on airworthiness restoration of 11 Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) aircraft operated by Interjet. At the end of December, 22 SCA’s experts were sent to M... more
AirportsBudapest Airport reflects on record-breaking year
Budapest, Hungary - Infrastructure investment
An outstanding 19.2% increase in passenger traffic in December alone saw Budapest Airport continue its record-breaking trend, with the Hungarian gateway welcoming 11.4 million passengers by the end of... more
AirportsFraport figures 2016: passengers traffic exceeds 60 million mark again
Frankfurt, Germany - New December passenger record achieved at Cargo volumes show significant growth
In 2016, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) served a total of 60,792,308 passengers, thus surpassing the 60 million passenger mark once again and remaining almost at the previous year's level (down 0.4 percent). Following... more
AirportsAERTEC Solutions will structure the concession of the new El Dorado 2 Airport
Seville, Spain - The ANI of Colombia has awarded technical, financial and legal structuring of the new airport in Bogota
The Vice-President of the Republic of Colombia, Germán Vargas Lleras, announced the award of the sell side advisory consultancy project to structure the concession new El Dorado 2 Airport in Bogota. The... more
AirlinesUnited accelerates retirement of its B-747 planes
Chicago, Usa - Scott Kirby announced the decision in a letter to employees on Wednesday
United Airlines' President Scott Kirby announced in a letter to employees on Wednesday the decision to accelerate the retirement of the B-747 planes still in service within the fourth quarter of 2017.... more
Finance and economyAirbus DS sells its shares in Atlas Elektronik
Munich, Germany - Closing of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) has entered into an agreement to sell its 49 percent share in Atlas Elektronik Group to thyssenkrupp AG based in Essen, Germany. With this acquisition, thyssenkrupp, which... more
Press releasePlanes and Alitalia (2). Fiorentino (Fit-Cisl): "Minister Calenda agrees with us"
Rome, Italy - Statement of the National Secretary of the Union
The National Secretary of Fit-Cisl Union Emiliano Fiorentino -with reference to statements of Carlo Calenda, the Minister of Economic Development- said: "We are happy that the Government by its Minister... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Leonardo MW Ltd presented in London, a new single entity for its UK-based operations
London, UK - It brings together two brands with great technological heritage: Westland (helicopters) and Marconi (electronics)
“With the support of the UK Government, Leonardo is ready to invest and grow its business in and from the UK, committing to long-term innovative partnerships", said Mauro Moretti, CEO and General Manager o... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Italian Minister Calenda on Alitalia: "Not to talk about redundancies without business plan"
Rome, Italy - "If it thinks that the problem is resolved only cutting staff means that it is a company that doesn't work"
An echo that follows the recent declarations by the Italian Transport and Infrastrucure Minister on Alitalia. Today it arrives by the Economic Development, Carlo Calenda, who answered to some questions... more
Press releaseAlitalia: strikes on January 20 and February 23 are legal, according to the guarantor
Rome, Italy - Invitation to company to find agreement on staff to employ on the case of the protest
The Guarantee Authority for the strikes has considered legal the strikes by Alitalia's staff fixed for next January 20 (from 2pm to 6pm) and on February 23 (24 hours, with guarantee of the ranges). In... more