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AccidentsF-16 fighter aircraft of the Royal Jordanian Air Force crashed
Amman, Jordan - The pilot dead
A F-16 fighter airplane of the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) crashed today shortly after the take-off from a not specified air base in the Jordanian territory. The plane was taken off for a training... more
CuriositiesAirplanes. Megahubs 2016 index by OAG: the airports most connected in the world -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - The study conducted on the greatest 100 airports of the planet
OAG company published the edition 2016 of its Megahubs index, a study that evaluates which are the world’s most connected airports. The analysis reports a series of charts on the basis of the regional p... more
AerospaceThe GÖKTÜRK-1 satellite launched successfully -VIDEO
Kourou, French Guyana - The first telemetry signal was acquired by the Fucino 68 minutes after launch
The Turkish Earth observation satellite GÖKTÜRK-1 was successfully launched at 10:51 (local time), at 14:51 CET. The launch was carried out by Arianespace from the European spaceport in Kourou, in French G... more
IndustrySouth African Airways takes delivery of its first A-330/300 aircraft
Toulouse, France - Of five new leased widebody jetliners
South African Airways (SAA), has taken delivery of its first of five new leased A-330/300 widebody jetliners, becoming Airbus’s first Southern African operator of the aircraft type. SAA’s A-330/300 are... more
AirportsNew terminal opened at Berlin-Schönefeld Airport
Berlin, Germany - Creation of a reliable basis for BER’s opening
The Supervisory Board of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH met to discuss the completion of construction and opening of BER, the business plan for 2017, the construction of the government airport and the... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Etihad Aviation Group Board approves jv to create major European leisure airline group
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Further details regarding the future joint-venture will be presented after successful completion of the negotiations
The Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) Board has approved plans to create a new European leisure airline group in a joint-venture with TUI AG, with a fleet of around 60 aircraft, offering 15 million seats capacity... more
Fair and showsDubai Airports and Bureau "Expo 2020" collaborate to deliver an experience for millions of the visitors
Dubai, UAE - The airport operator is now an official supporter of the event in 2020
Dubai Airports, operator of International (DXB) and World Central (DWC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bureau "Expo 2020" to ensure a world-class experience for the millions of guests... more
PeopleHajime Yoshimura of Japan appointed new president of the ICAO ANC
Montreal, Canada - For an one year term
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has unanimously appointed Commissioner Hajime Yoshimura to a one-year term as President of the ICAO Air Navigation Commission (ANC),... more
AerospaceMOU Altec - Virgin Galactic
Rome, Italy - Aimed to study experimental sub-orbital spaceflight in Italy
ALTEC SpA, the Italian engineering and logistics service provider for the International Space Station, and VIRGIN GALACTIC LLC, the US spaceflight company within the Virgin Group, announced the signature... more
AerospaceThe ministerial ESA. ASI: Italian accent for Europe Space 4.0
Rome, Italy - ExoMars, Space Riders, launchers and astronauts, but also telecommunications and navigations
"We set a solid pillar for ESA of tomorrow. This is a long-term investment plan for European space-based science, technology and industry; this is the new space economy that merges science within the vision... more
Press releaseAlitalia Board reviews second phase of industrial plan
Rome, Italy - New Chief Commercial Officer announced
Alitalia’s board of directors met today to review the strategic direction of the second phase of the airline’s industrial plan. The board will convene again during the month of December to approve for... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers its 1,300th E-Jet airplane to Tianjin Airlines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - It is an E-195 model
Embraer reached another milestone today with its E-Jets program: the delivery of the 1,300th aircraft. The E-Jet, an E195, was handed over to China’s Tianjin Airlines in a ceremony at the factory in S... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA: UK airspace policy can point way for Europe-wide airspace improvements
Geneva, Switzerland - The association declared its support for and participation in the campaign
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) declared its support for and participation in the Sky’s the Limit campaign for more efficient air traffic routes in the UK, and called for similar momentum f... more
Civil aviationSuper winter starts in Lapland: almost 1,000 planes rushing to the north in December
Rovaniemi, Lapland - Some 401 domestic flights are expected to arrive this month
The route season at Finavia’s airports in Lapland began when the first international routes of the winter from Europe to Kittilä and Rovaniemi opened on 2 December. From the point of Finavia and tourism in... more
AirlinesEmirates lands in Doha with world’s shortest A-380 airplane flight
Dubai, UAE - Distance of 379 km with a total travel time of 1 hour and 20 minutes, and 1 hour 10 minutes on the return journey
Emirates launched the world’s shortest scheduled A-380 airplane service, flying a distance of 379 kilometres with a total travel time of 1 hour and 20 minutes from Dubai to Doha, and 1 hour 10 minutes o... more
AerospaceESA’s Ministerial Council in Lucerne
Lucerne, Switzerland - Among the cruxes to dissolve the re-financing of the ExoMars 2020 mission and the utilization of the ISS
ESA’s Ministerial Council takes place in Lucerne, Switzerland, on 1 and 2 December 2016. Ministers in charge of space activities from the 22 ESA Member States meet to decide on future space activities f... more
AirlinesLufthansa denies theory of synergies with Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Maybe the BoD will launch the business plan next December 12?
An Alitalia's Board of Directors should take place tomorrow for a first examination of the business plan, while it should enter into concretely next December 12. Improbable the redundancies issue will... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo and the German Red Cross sign cooperation agreement
Frankfurt, Germany - Closer cooperation on the transport of aid as air cargo in the event of humanitarian disasters
Lufthansa Cargo and the German Red Cross humanitarian aid organisation have now signed an agreement that will put their cooperation on global aid transports on an even more efficient footing for the future.... more
IndustryCALC delivers first batch of aircraft to Lucky Air and West Air
Hong Kong, China - Its current portfolio consists of 75 Airbus and Boeing airplanes with an average age of less than 4 years
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC”), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, announced that the Group has successfully delivered an A-320 aircraft to Luc... more
AirportsOslo Airport: domestic transfer reopens
Oslo, Norway - After being closed for a period due to the expansion of the airport
The Domestic Transfer trial service reopens, in the North Pier, after being closed for a period due to the expansion of Oslo Airport. The trial Domestic Transfer service, previously known as Connecting... more
AirportsAtlantia acquires 0.8% interest in Save (Venice's airport)
Rome, Italy - Its interest will rise to 22.1%
Atlantia announces that it has yesterday agreed to acquire a 0.8% interest in Save SpA (Venice's airport management company) from the Fondazione di Venezia. Under the agreement, the industry will pay... more
CuriositiesWizz Air revealed Budapest livery aircraft at airport
Budapest, Hungary - The airplane enters today in its fleet
Wizz Air, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, in partnership with Budapest Airport and the Budapest 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Bid, revealed the livery of its Budapest aircraft. As part of... more
CuriositiesAirberlin transports free the Christmas tree following the passenger
Berlin, Germany - According to some conditions
What would the festivities be without a Christmas tree? Passengers flying airberlin in December are again invited to transport a Christmas tree anywhere in the airline's international route network free... more
Civil aviationAircraft and environment. IATA: EU renewable energy directive must prioritize sustainable aviation fuels
Geneva, Switzerland - The Association welcomed the EC's revision of the RED
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the European Commission’s revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) to incentivize sustainable fuels, and urged policy-makers to go e... more
Press releaseEC. Clean Energy for all Europeans: unlocking Europe's growth potential
Brussels, Belgium - A package of measures presented today
The European Commission today presents a package of measures to keep the European Union competitive as the clean energy transition is changing the global energy markets. The Commission wants the EU to... more
IndustryWTO and aid to the B-777X airplane of Boeing: comments... Paris: USA stop to fund Boeing
Paris, France - A note diffused by the French Finance Ministry revives embers of the querelle
There are also wakes of the decision announced last Monday by WTO, World Trade Organization, regarding the Governmental fiscal taxes gave to the aerospace giant of Seattle, Boeing, for the program of the... more
PeopleThree Leonardo-Finmeccanica employees receive top international electronic warfare awards
Rome, Italy - The awards went to: Clive Coleman, Phil Davies and Steve Roberts
Three Leonardo-Finmeccanica employees have received international awards this month for their work in the field of electronic warfare. Two of the awards were presented by the Association of Old Crows (AOC),... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and protests. Lufthansa: VC pilots' union on strike also today
Frankfurt, Germany - Besides that one of yesterday, and after six days
The Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) pilots’ union, despite the resolution attempt on Sunday evening announced by the airline, has called for two further days of strike action for Tuesday and Wednesday (29 and 3... more
AerospaceYahsat and Telespazio sign Ka-band satellite capacity agreement in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - A five year contract
Yahsat and Telespazio, a joint-venture between Leonardo-Finmeccanica (67%) and Thales (33%), have entered into a five-year contract for integrated satellite services using Ka-band. This landmark service... more
IndustryAirplanes. MRJ Business Promotion Committee established
Nagoya, Japan - It has six members and three specific tasks
Effective November 28, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has established an internal "MRJ Business Promotion Committee" under the direct oversight of the CEO. The new committee has six members. They include:... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines launches flights to Zanzibar
Rome, Italy - Tanzania becomes its 50th destination in Africa
Already flying to 49 destinations in Africa, following the recent addition of Seychelles, Turkish Airlines is adding Zanzibar to its extensive flight network from December 13, 2016. This brings to 293... more
IndustryUK’s Eastern Airways Joins Embraer’s Pool Program
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - The airline also operates three ERJ-145 jets
Embraer announced today that Eastern Airways, the most recent operator to join the E-Jet family, has signed a Flight Hour Pool Program contract. The pool agreement, for up to six years, covers more than... more
IndustrySkyways Technics becomes new member of the ATR MRO network
Toulouse, France - According to an agreement signed today
ATR announced that Skyways Technics, based in Sonderborg, Denmark and specializing in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), has joined its network of recommended aircraft maintenance centers.... more
ConferencesAirplanes and conferences. ICAO: aviation benefits for sustainable development highlighted at "GSTC"
Montreal, Canada - The event took place past week-end in Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan
ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu made a strong case for civil aviation and its many contributions to sustainable socio-economic development while attending the United Nations’ first ever "Global Sustainable T... more
AccidentsAvro RJ-85 airplane crashed in Colombia: also of football team on board. At least 75 victims -2 VIDEO
Medellin, Colombia - Only six survivors at the moment
It was en route from Santa Cruz (Bolivia) to Medellin (Colombia) the AVRO RJ-85 charter airplane crashed last night on the Cerro El Gordo mountains, around Rionegro, not far from destination airport. On... more
IndustryAirplanes and debates. Airbus/Boeing: conclusions and recommendations by WTO -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Washington, Usa - The summary of the last part of the document released yesterday by the authority
The WTO (World Trade Organization) unveiled the decision about subsidies to Boeing for B-777X airplane, that has considered illegal. A summary of the final part of the report: Conclusions and recommendation 8.1... more
AirlinesAlitalia's today launches new direct Rome-Havana flight
Rome, Italy - Out of respect for the national mourning decreed in Cuba, the Italian Company chose not to perform the usual opening ceremony for the new route
Alitalia strengthened its position in the air travel market between Italy and Latin America with the launch today of flights to Cuba. Out of respect for the national mourning decreed in Cuba, the Italian... more
IndustryAirplanes. Airbus becomes one: next steps in the social dialogue; the company will retain DS and Helicopters divisions
Toulouse, France - Agreement expected mid-2017
Airbus Group today provided its European Central Works Council with further details on the company’s planned integration as of 1 January 2017. As part of the integration measures and streamlining of t... more
AirlinesCathay Dragon celebrates the launch of an exciting new era -VIDEO
Hong Kong, China - It operates a fleet of 42 passenger aircraft serving 52 destinations
Dragonair is officially rebranded as Cathay Dragon. The airline’s customers also joined in the launch celebration at a separate event at Hong Kong International Airport, which involved pilots, cabin c... more
IndustryAircalin orders four airplanes between A-330neo and A-320neo
Toulouse, France - The agreement was finalised and signed at a ceremony in the capital Noumea, New Caledonia
Aircalin, the Noumea based carrier in the French territory of New Caledonia has signed an agreement (MoU) for two A-320neo single-aisle and two A-330/900 wide-body aircraft. The agreement was finalised... more
AirportsBerlin airports. More than three million passengers in October
Berlin, Germany - Passenger numbers at Schönefeld rise dramatically
In the first ten months of 2016 almost 27.7 million passengers flew from Schönefeld and Tegel. That’s 11.7% more than in the same period in 2015. At Schönefeld Airport the number of passengers increased by... more
ConferencesAircraft and conferences. Top IATA agenda at "AACO"
Casablanca, Morocco - Infrastructure, taxes and charges, consumer protection and security
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted four priorities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) which must be addressed for aviation to deliver maximum economic and social benefits.... more
AirlinesAirplanes and crisis. Etihad Airways will reduce the staff for 15% in Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The airline's internal sources affirmed it
According to the Etihad's employees sources the leadership of the airline is considering the 15% reduction of the carrier's staff. It seems that the leadership invited all directors to linear cuts of personnel... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Alitalia: worry on the future by the SkyTeam airlines
Rome, Italy - The BoD will approve the accounts in the early week of December
The Alitalia's Board of Directors meeting will take place in the first week of December to approve the new plan and to find the economic covering for the losses collected. According to some sources closed... more
UAS-DronesFAI establishes a working group on drone aircraft
Lausanne, Switzerland - Rules for the first world championships in 2017 and possibly regional
As the world governing body for all air sports recognised by the International Olympic Committee, the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) is responsible for world drone sports. As part of its wo... more
IndustryMauro Moretti (Finmeccanica-Leonardo) and other accused: the verdict's day is near about rail massacre in Viareggio
Rome, Italy - 16 years of imprisonment the penalty requested by the public prosecutor for ex-CEO of Ferrovie dello Stato
The verdict for the accused of the massacre in Viareggio will arrive within early 15 days in January 2017. The rail accident caused the death of 33 people of which 11 dead for the explosion happened following... more
IndustryAirbus DS and AGI sign MoU for combined decklanding system
Seville, Spain - Suitable for ship landing of manned helicopters and drone aircraft
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) and Aeronautical & General Instruments (AGI), a UK based company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation on the integration of Airbus DeckFinder products... more
IndustryAirbus/Boeing debate. WTO: illegal subsidies to Boeing for B-777X airplane -SPECIALS AVIONEWS
Geneva, Switzerland - The expected decision arrived in these hours; Airbus exults
The "soap opera" continues, and the "pig" in the WTO (World Trade Organization) hands. This is really hard and difficult, in that the "querelle" among denunciations, courses and complaints goes ahead for... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport embarks latest phase of terminal improvement works
Liverpool, UK - Approximately £4 million invested
The latest phase of development work aimed at further improving the customer experience for departing passengers, is now underway at Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA). Approximately £4 million is... more
Science and technologyUse of Emirates ID reached an increasing number at Dubai International
Dubai, UAE - 234,000 users and growing, following successful roll-out of Smart Gate system across airport
A new service that enables the use of Emirates ID cards to pass through automated immigration gates at Dubai International (DXB) is gaining popularity, with more than 234,000 UAE residents using it during... more