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AirlinesState subsidies for Air India: 247 million euros from the government
New Delhi, India - And from today a new plane B-787 Dreamliner connects Kochi with Dubai
At the presentation of the 2017-2018 budget of Air India airline the Indian Minister of Finance Arun Jaitley announced yesterday state aids for about 247 million euros. A similar amount of money was given... more
AirportsVolaris: inaugural flight from Miami Airport
Miami, Usa - Mexican low-cost carrier launches four weekly flights to Guadalajara and daily flights to Mexico City
Miami International Airport officials welcomed Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris to the Miami market yesterday, when the airline began four weekly flights to Guadalajara and daily flights to Mexico City... more
Finance and economyTrump, Iran and the agreement for Boeing planes
Tehran, Iran - The deal with the manufacturer will not fail, otherwise Iranian authorities might ask the return of prepayments with interests. A local source says. Meanwhile Airbus gets ready for new deliveries
About the acquisition of Boeing planes by Iran Air, Iranian minister Abbas Akhundi said today to local media that the signed agreement has a commercial nature and is not in danger. According to what local... more
IndustryPlanes and workers. Leonardo: in Grottaglie (Puglia, Italy) 100 people risk losing their jobs
Taranto, Italy - The ex-Finmeccanica company optimizes its manufacturing processes: 2 allied firms compelled to fire their employees
One hundred workers from allied activities of Leonardo, ex-Finmeccanica in Grottaglie -province of Taranto- (Puglia Region, Italy) risk losing their jobs. In the industrial site the manufacturer builds... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Thomas Winkelmann as CEO of the airberlin group
Berlin, Germany - He was appointed by the Board of Directors on 18 December 2016
On his first day in office, Thomas Winkelmann (57) yesterday assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and therefore full responsibility for all activities of the airberlin group. He was appointed... more
CuriositiesEmirates opens access to its premium lounges at Dubai International Airport
Dubai, UAE - It has plans to extend "pay-per-visit" to its outstation lounges in the future
Emirates has launched an additional privilege to extend the usage of its luxury lounges at Dubai International Airport to its Loyalty Programme members and their guests at a minimal fee regardless of their... more
AirlinesAirplanes and Alitalia. Government is still waiting for the business plan
Rome, Italy - Being asked by the press yesterday, Ministers Calenda and Delrio said they did not receive anything yet
The Italian Ministers of Infrastructures and Transport Graziano Delrio and of Economic Development Carlo Calenda said to reporters yesterday that they had not yet received the business plan of the Italian... more
HelicoptersLuxaviation Helicopters launches as first global VIP helicopter management company
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Charlotte Pedersen will lead it as CEO
Luxaviation Helicopters, part of the Luxaviation Group, launches today as the first VIP helicopter management company with a truly global reach. Present in key locations spanning the Group’s worldwide o... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and results. Iata: another strong year for air travel demand in 2016
Geneva, Switzerland - A particularly strong performance was reported for December with an 8.8% rise in demand outstripping 6.6% capacity growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2016 showing demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 6.3% compared to 2015 (or 6.0%... more
ReportTrain disaster in Viareggio. Salvini (Lega nord) agrees with relatives: Moretti leaves Leonardo (ex-Finmeccanica)
Rome, Italy - The secretary of the party declared it in a post on web
In the aftermath of the verdict by the Lucca Court, that has imposed last Tuesday for the disaster in Viareggio (Tuscany) a 7 year sentence to the ex-CEO of RFI, Mauro Moretti, today CEO of Leonardo, ex-Finmeccanica,... more
PeopleViareggio trial: declarations by one of the lawyers of the victims' families
Viareggio, Italy - Fabrizio Bartolini. Ferrovie dello Stato absolved, but not Moretti
The lawyer Fabrizio Bartolini, defending of many families of the victims of the disaster in Viareggio on June 29, 2009, so commented to AVIONEWS the verdict of the Court of Lucca officiated by the judge... more
PeopleCan Mauro Moretti remain to lead Leonardo, ex-Finmeccanica?
Rome, Italy - A problem arises for the Government
After a legal punishment to 7 years of detention in first degree, a question has spontaneous generated on Mauro Moretti. Can a sentenced person remain to lead a State affiliated company like Leonardo (ex-Finmeccanica)... more
AirlinesPlanes. Air France-Klm and pilot unions, working for an agreement
Paris, France - Negotiations are going on between workers' representatives and the airline that wants to reduce costs
A new meeting is taking place this afternoon between unions representing pilots of Air France-Klm planes and the managers of the Group. The aim is to reach an agreement on new contracts in anticipation... more
AirlinesAirplanes and cargo. Amazon opens new hub at Cincinnati Airport
Seattle, Usa - 2000 new recruitments, new aircraft in leasing and an area dedicated to the goods movement
2,000 new recruitments in a region where already it employs over 10,000 people in 11 places. These are the numbers that encourage Amazon to create its new cargo hub in Kentucky (exactly at the Cincinnati-Hebron... more
Finance and economyChanges in management at Airbus Group Bank
Munich, Germany - Christian Unrath to become Chairman of the Managing Board from February; Norbert Kickum to leave the Managing Board
Christian Unrath (50), previously Chief Representative of Airbus Group Bank GmbH, has been appointed Chairman of the Managing Board of the bank by the company’s Supervisory Board with effect from 3 January 2... more
IndustryVitrociset selected by Eurocontrol as partner of the SDDS
Rome, Italy - The order is valued about 3 million Euros (from the end of 2016 to 2020)
As a major player in ATM and ATC sectors the Italian Vitrociset SpA has been selected, after an international call for tender, as partner of Eurocontrol for the provisioning of Enhancement, Maintenance... more
AerospaceNASA and MARS 2020: a mission that risks to be postponed -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - Problem to the tools that should be provided by international partner
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) examined NASA's management of its next robotic mission to the Martian surface, the $2.4 billion Mars 2020 Project. According to the report unveiled last January 30,... more
ReportPlanes and crews. Trump's executive order creates troubles to workers
Washington, USA - Airlines are compelled to review the flying crews of aircrafts bound for Usa and to further control passengers
Donald Trump's executive order of January 27 -that banned citizens from Iran, Iraq, Siria, Libia, Sudan, Somalia and Yemen from entering the United States- created problems to air carriers. Airlines were... more
IndustryAirplanes. Sweden’s BRA perform first ATR biofuel flight
Stockholm, Sweden - The industry invests in solutions to reduce environmental footprint of its aircraft; it supports sustainable operations with alternative fuels
An ATR-72/600 airplane of the Swedish carrier BRA (former Braathens Regional) took off from Stockholm-Bromma today to Umeå fueled at 45% with fossil-free used cooking oil, marking the first biofuel-powered... more
ReportAirplanes. Amsterdam Airport in tilt due to a failure to computer of the air traffic control system
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - After three hours from its beginning the delays are about a hour. Cancellations and redirections on other airports
Discomfort and long waits from this morning for delays, cancellations and redirections towards other airports due to a technical failure to the air traffic control computerized system of the Amsterdam-Schiphol... more
AirlinesNew winter destination fly to Finnish Lapland with Germania
Berlin, Germany - Twice a weel and served by a B-737/700 airplane
The Berlin airline Germania is adding northerly Rovaniemi, Finland to its routes from Berlin-Schönefeld. The destination will be offered twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays. The flight time totals... more
AirlinesEtihad flies with Lufthansa: code-sharing and new synergies. Is Alitalia "behind the tail"?
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The joint press conference ended a short time ago
The press conference of Etihad and Lufthansa Group ended a short time ago and obviously nothing was said about Alitalia. In Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) the President and CEO of Etihad James Hogan... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Etihad and Lufthansa (2) extend cooperation
Abu Dhabi, UAE - A MoU to cooperate in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul
Etihad Aviation Group and Lufthansa German Airlines, part of Europe’s largest aviation group, today unveiled details of a new commercial partnership. The two airline groups have concluded a USD 100 m... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: air cargo ends 2016 on a positive note
Geneva, Switzerland - All regions, with the exception of Latin America, experienced growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) grew by 3.8% in 2016 compared to 2015. This... more
Press releaseLeonardo-Finmeccanica: Moretti remains. Board: full trust
Rome, Italy - The decision in the meeting tonight
"The Board of Directors of Leonardo convened today under the chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, announces the following. With reference to the judicial decision issued today by the Court of Lucca in... more
ReportViareggio train disaster (2). The verdict accepted in religious silence
Lucca, Italy - Same sentence of 7 years for Moretti and for Elia
A religious silence mainly by the families of the victims (32 people) of the Viareggio disaster, accepted the reading of the long legal ruling in the early hours of this afternoon. These are the last phases... more
Report14 kilos of cocaine in the nose of an American Airlines B-757 airplane
Tulsa, USA - The aircraft had just arrived from Colombia and had been stopped for maintenance
Fourteen kilograms of cocaine were found on Sunday night in the nose of a B-757 of American Airlines during a special maintenance. The plane was coming from Bogota (Colombia) and had landed in Miami, Florida.... more
PeopleFLASH: Mauro Moretti guilty. Sentenced to 7 years' imprisonment
Lucca, Italy - He was considered guilty together with the other accused persons
Mauro Moretti ex-CEO of Ferrovie dello Stato and today CEO of Leonardo-Finmeccanica was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment by the judges of the Court of Lucca, for the train disaster in Viareggio... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo in dialogue with customers
Frankfurt, Germany - More than 160 industry experts hosted in Frankfurt
“We want to grow again, and profitably so”, emphasised Alexis von Hoensbroech, Board Member Products & Sales at Europe’s leading cargo airline, last Wednesday at the Lufthansa Cargo in Dialogue event. More... more
PeopleFirst official visit by President of EU Parliament Antonio Tajani in Italy
Rome, Italy - To a series of the institutional meeting
Antonio Tajani made his first official visit to Italy as president of the European Parliament on 27-30 January. During the visit he met Italian president Sergio Mattarella, prime minister Paolo Gentiloni,... more
CuriositiesAirplanes, photo and curiosities from web: attention, birds of prey on board
Rome, Italy - Seats in double parked for the falcons...
It is making all around the web since then it has been posted yesterday on Twitter. For the series "Curiosities from the social networks" a news on which veracity we don't promise. It seems that a Arab... more
AirlinesChange of Terminal at Rome-Fiumicino for Delta, part of an airport reorganization plan
Rome, Italy - The departing operations at T1, where there is already Alitalia
Terminal change for Delta Air Lines at Rome-Fiumicino airport. Starting from tomorrow, on February 1st, check-in and ticket office services of the carrier will be made at Terminal 1, where there are also... more
AirportsDubai World Central Airport: passenger traffic surges 84.5% in 2016
Dubai, UAE - Air freight volumes showed a slight increase
Passenger traffic at Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai’s second international hub, witnessed a strong surge in 2016, climbing 84.5 per cent according to the traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports t... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia and Royal Jordanian enter into a code-share pact
Rome, Italy - On sale from today, for travels beginning on 6 February
Alitalia and Royal Jordanian have signed a code-share agreement to offer more choice and enhanced network connectivity between Italy, Jordan, and beyond. On sale from today, for travels beginning on 6... more
ReportJudgement on Viareggio's train disaster is expected today at 3:00 pm
Viareggio, Italy - Among the defendants there is also Mauro Moretti ex-CEO of Ferrovie dello Stato and today CEO of Leonardo-Finmeccanica
The Court just met to decide the sentences at the trial for the disaster of Viareggio, in Tuscany. Judgement is expected by 3:00 pm. Judges will have to establish responsibilities of defendants regarding... more
Science and technologySelf-service ABCGates at Bologna Airport
Rome, Italy - Automated border solution helps reduce wait times for passengers at Italy’s fastest-growing airport
Bologna "Guglielmo Marconi Airport" is to speed up the immigration process for passengers from the European Union who hold a biometric passport with the introduction of new self-service immigration control... more
AirlinesGreen light to Lufthansa-Air Berlin agreement for aircraft and crew lease
Berlin, Germany - Today the positive opinion by the German competition authority
The German competition regulator (Bundeskartellamt) gave today green light to unusual agreement between Lufthansa and competitor Air Berlin, that predicts the first airline to take in leasing 38 A-319... more
IndustryTrain disaster in Viareggio (Tuscany, Italy). 32 dead. Mauro Moretti: why should he be condemned?
Viareggio, Italy - Judgement at first instance by Court of Lucca is expected tomorrow
"It is the moment of truth, don't leave us alone": this is the plea of the relatives of the victims of the disaster of Viareggio (June 29, 2009). 33 people will sit tomorrow on the dock in front of the... more
AirportsTrump bans admission to nationals from 7 Arab Countries: chaos in US airports
Washington, USA - Demonstrations of protest in many cities
Week-end of chaos in US airports, with dozens of passengers stranded and demonstrations of protest that from airports spreaded and even got close to the White House. Last Friday President Donald Trump... more
AirlinesAA. The new B-737 MAX airplanes without headrests with tv screens
Dallas, Usa - Obsolete entertainment...
The era of the screens integrated into the headrests of the aircraft seats finished, the pride and joy until yesterday of the entertainment on board of American Airlines. At least for that concerning its... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and carriers. Possible extraordinary management for Alitalia?
Rome, Italy - Etihad gets things into perspective in Europe and in the EAU
The news that James Hogan leaves Etihad is by now official. This fact will have strong consequences for that concerning its presence into the air transport. His exit represents a change of strategiy by... more
Military aviationMiG-35 airplane: test campaign starting. Mass production in 2019 -2 VIDEO
Moscow, Russia - The official presentation in Moscow
The flight test campaign of the MiG-35 (the Russian advanced combat light fighter multirole airplane) officially began in the last days in the Moscow region. The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, attended... more
Finance and economyAirports. Autogrill: 2017 corporate events calendar
Milan, Italy - Fixed for March, May, July and September
Autogrill SpA hereby announces the dates of its board of directors’ and shareholders’ meetings to be held during 2017 in order to examine and approve economic and financial results and Revenue performance con... more
CuriositiesDubai Airports presents seating of the future with Emirati influences
Dubai, EAU - Seating configurations offered in the proof of concept installation accommodate a range of passenger needs
Dubai Airports has teamed up with Dubai based design agency "Ochre" and Emirati designer Aljoud Lootah to design and test airport seating with the potential for future roll out at Dubai International (DXB)... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters achieves delivery targets and maintains market leadership in 2016
Marignane, France - Deliveries up five percent to 418 units; 388 gross orders
Airbus Helicopters delivered 418 rotorcraft in 2016, a five percent increase compared with 2015, against a challenging market backdrop. The company strengthened its lead on the civil and parapublic helicopter... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport in Italy (2). Alitalia: Uiltrasporti, the airline's know-how at risk
Rome, Italy - The declarations by the secretary general, Claudio Tarlazzi
Claudio Tarlazzi, secretary general of Uiltrasporti affirmed in a note that: "Many aircraft pilots from Alitalia are making hiring requests in other rival airlines". "The uncertainty on the carrier's... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Ryanair "entices" Alitalia for feeder. But it is an old story...
Milan, Italy - O'Leary relaunches the proposal from Milan. But before the ex-flag carrier gets free of Air France...
Certainly the Irish heart of Ryanair not beats only for Alitalia. The proposal on feeder launched yesterday to the Italian ex-flag carrier by the low-cost CEO Michael O'Leary -in Milan presenting seven... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport in Italy. Alitalia: unions, strike next February 23
Rome, Italy - The shared official note by Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti and Ugl TA
"A first protest of four hours (2pm-6pm) on Thursday February 23 for obstinacy by company to follow a closure behaviour", the national unions (Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti and Ugl TA) said it in a... more
AccidentsA Grumman G-73 Mallard airplane crashed in Australia: two dead. The images... -2 VIDEO
Perth, Australia - The crash during the "Australia Day-Perth Air Show 2017". The event cancelled
A Grumman G-73 Mallard airplane crashed yesterday during the "Australia Day-Perth Air Show" edition 2017. A series of airplanes and helicopters in flight, historical and modern, acrobatic and replica,... more
AirportsPlanes and tourists. Rajoy cuts airport fees by 11% in 5 years
Madrid, Spain - The decision should be approved today
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has announced his intention to reduce airport fees by 11% by 2021, with an average of 2.2% per year over the next five years. He explained it last Tuesday in Madrid.... more