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Civil aviationAirplanes and jobs. 2,000+ Cabin Crew being recruited throughout Europe; upcoming assessment days in Italy in December
Dublin, Ireland - Ten cities interested
Ryanair announced that they are on course to carry 200 Million Passengers by 2024. Crewlink are an official training and recruitment partner for it and it is currently recruiting for 2,000+ Cabin Crew... more
AirportsIberia increases at Budapest Airport
Budapest, Hungary - The welcome return next Summer
Budapest Airport has announced further development in its continuous growth and progression with the welcome return of Iberia next Summer, with an expanded flying programme. Following the success of the... more
CuriositiesEmirates and Dubai Miracle Garden build world’s largest floral installation in shape of an Emirates A-380 airplane -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - It is on display for the public from yesterday and can be viewed from a special platform comprising of two levels in the centre of the "Miracle Garden"
A new botanical wonder has taken root at the heart of the world’s largest natural flower garden in Dubai. Emirates Airline has teamed up with Dubai Miracle Garden to construct the world’s largest floral ins... more
AerospaceVega is ready for the flight VV08
Paris, France - Fixed for next December 5 in the morning (local time in French Guiana)
Preparations for Arianespace’s latest mission at the service of Earth observation are entering their final phase, with the GÖKTÜRK-1 optical satellite now transferred to the launch zone for integration on... more
AerospaceImportant agreement on Space cooperation signed by Italy-Japan Business Group
Rome, Italy - ASI and JAXA collaborate in the field of disaster management using data from the Italian COSMO-SkyMed and the Japanese ALOS-2
An important agreement on Space cooperation was signed last Friday in Milan during the XXVIII General Assembly meeting of the Italy-Japan Business Group (IJBG). The meeting was chaired by Mauro Moretti,... more
AirportsEthiopian Airlines at Avinor Oslo Airport; the route served by a B-787/8 airplane
Oslo, Norway - As of tomorrow, five times per week
As of 26 March 2017, Ethiopian Airlines will be the first African airline to carry passengers between Norway and continental Africa. The route between Oslo Airport and the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa... more
IndustryAir Calédonie receives its first ATR-72/600 aircraft
Toulouse, France - As part of the successful fleet renewal initiatives
Air Calédonie today took delivery of its first of 4 ATR-72/600 aircraft at a ceremony at industry's facilities in Toulouse, France. Its -72/600 will seat 68 passengers in all-economy configuration and... more
Science and technologyAircraft and transport: the Greek airports select CUTE technology for the development
Rome, Italy - Of 14 regional ones of Fraport Greece
Fraport Greece, which will soon be responsible for operating, maintaining and upgrading 14 Greek regional airports over a 40-year concession period, has selected SITA’s state-of-the-art Common-Use Terminal E... more
IndustryFirst A-350/1000 airplane successfully completes first flight
Toulouse, France - Lasted four hours and 18 minutes
The first of three A-350/1000 development aircraft to fly –MSN059– has landed at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport France at 15:00hrs local time of yesterday after successfully completing its first flight which las... more
Civil aviationAirplanes grounded due to the protest. Lufthansa: Cockpit expands strike to the first week-end of Advent
Frankfurt, Germany - Actions are planned against all long-haul flights from Germany, not for short and medium haul connections
Pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) has now called for a strike by its members this Saturday as well. The walkouts have been announced for Saturday, 26 November, from 00:01 to 23:59. All long-haul f... more
AirlinesAirplanes and strategies. Alitalia-Etihad-Air Berlin-Niki-Tuifly: mixed marriages or pseudo-finance?
Rome, Italy - According to foreign press something is moving, and well constructed...
The European press is reporting it in these days. In the middle of the rumour there is the strategy that -the conditional is due- Etihad would intend act through its European subsidiaries Alitalia and... more
Fair and shows"Aero 2017". Aircraft (ultralight, gliders) at the 25th edition of the event in April
Friedrichshafen, Germany - Slot allocation procedure for airport; changes made to landing procedures
The "AERO" slot assignment procedure used in the past is now going to be improved. A meeting of experts including representatives from the Friedrichshafen Airport, Austro Control, Skyguide, AOPA, the leading... more
HelicoptersAW-169: tomorrow morning world presentation for new EMS helicopter in Rieti
Rome, Italy - For the press with the Soccorso alpino and the leadership of the Lazio Region
Soccorso alpino (mountain rescue), Elitaliana SpA, Lazio Region and Ares 118, different realities able to work jointly to bring assistance in more difficult sites. Professionalism together with the need... more
AirlinesKorean Air announces new route and network enhancements
Seoul, South Korea - Two routes will be suspended due to low demand
Korean Air has announced some network realignment and a new route. Commencing April 2017, the airline will introduce direct flights from Incheon to Barcelona. Due to a rise in demand, it is increasing... more
IndustryA-350/1000 airplane (2) powered by two RR Trent XWB engines -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - It will enter into service next year
Early this morning the new, higher thrust Trent XWB-97 powered the A-350/1000 airplane into the skies over southern France for the very first time. Crowds of onlookers had begun to gather around the perimeter... more
AerospaceNext ISS mission name and logo unveiled today
Rome, Italy - Vita (in English and in Italian) is Vitality, Innovation, Technology and Ability
ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Paolo Nespoli will be launched to the International Space Station (ISS) next year for his third spaceflight. The name and logo for his mission were announced today. "Vita"... more
IndustryFirst A-350/1000 airplane made its maiden flight
Toulouse, France - Flight-test programme now underway
The first A-350/1000 took off this morning for its maiden flight at Blagnac in Toulouse, France at 10:42 hrs local time. Equipped with specially developed Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 turbofans, its first... more
AirportsDubai International Airport welcomes 6.4 million passengers in October
Dubai, UAE - According to the monthly traffic report issued today by the operator
Dubai International, the world’s leading international hub, welcomed 6.4 million passengers in October, according to the monthly traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports. Passenger traffic a... more
DefenseDefense. Those Russian missiles on Kuril, "Thorn in the side" of the Moscow-Tokyo relationships
Moscow, Russia - The spirit will be tense in the Putin's visit in Japan
The delicate topic of the Kuril Islands has been proposed again yesterday by Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the Russian presidency. For laying to rest the rumours of a friction in the diplomatic... more
Civil defenseItalian Civil Defense: Canadair airplanes in Israel against fires
Rome, Italy - They took off from Lamezia Terme and Rome-Ciampino bases this morning
Considering the critical situation caused by wide fires that are interesting some Israeli areas upon request by the local Government Italy throught the Civil Defence system sent two Canadair CL-415 airplanes... more
CuriositiesAircraft and carriers: Baltia Air Lines, the group that has never flown for the past 27 years…
New York, Usa - The airline has never begun its activity. There are many causes and too few answers
Year of establishment: 1989. The purpose, according to founder Igor Dimitrowsky, was to make it the head of US carrier. But 27 years later Baltia Air Lines hasn’t come up to those expectations. There h... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia wants to go with Delta Airlines, and thinks to change numerous top manager
Rome, Italy - The Arabians set very difficult conditions
Probably the postponement of the Alitalia's Board of Directors that had to to approve the draft of a business plan "Tears and blood" is due to the fact that the announcements of a strong reduction of the... more
ConferencesAirplanes. ACI highlights need for ‘more Europe’ on security
Brussels, Belgium - During special summit, after two days of debates
The special Security & Crisis Management Summit jointly organized by ACI EUROPE & ACI ASIA PACIFIC comes to an end this afternoon – after 2 days of debates addressing the ever evolving security challenge f... more
UAS-DronesSesar Ju: Europe needs to prepare for drone market boom, says new study -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Brussels, Belgium - By 2050, it is estimated that there will be some 7 million consumer leisure drone aircraft in operation across Europe
By 2050, it is estimated that there will be some 7 million consumer leisure drone aircraft in operation across Europe, including a fleet of 400 000 drones offering important services across the agricultural,... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia postpones BoD, but there are knots and "your sins will find you out"...
Rome, Italy - The pre-referendum Board will be probably re-fixed next week
The theory punctually verified that AVIONEWS made about the postponment of the Alitalia' Board of Directors fixed for this morning, and put off to future date, probably next week. It is what the ex-flag... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and protests. Lufthansa: additional strike tomorrow, besides today
Frankfurt, Germany - The Group airlines are not affected by the protest
Lufthansa notes that, for incomprehensible reasons, the pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit has announced an additional strike for tomorrow, Thursday, before Wednesday’s strike has even begun. Once more, the... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and science: delays will be mathematically calculated
Cosenza, Italy - This result thanks to formulas studied by researchers from Calabria University
Not only trains, subway and buses: airplanes too are often late. The news is that a meaningful contribution from DIMES department for engineering studies -belonging to Calabria University- could help us... more
HelicoptersFirst three AS-565 MBe Panther helicopters delivered to Indonesia
Marignane, France - Deliveries to run through to 2018
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first three of the 11 AS-565 MBe Panther helicopters to Indonesia, ahead of contract schedule, at a ceremony at the industry’s headquarters in Marignane, in the presence o... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. IBAR, A4E and IATA welcome the removal of the increase of the boarding tax in Italy
Rome, Italy - Introduced last January
The air transport associations Airlines for Europe (A4E), International Air Transport Association (IATA), Italian Board Airline Representatives (IBAR), which together represent all air carriers active... more
HelicoptersLife Flight Network of US orders two additional AW-119Kx helicopters
Rome, Italy - Its fleet will be comprised of 21 aircraft by year-end
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced today that EMS operator Life Flight Network (LFN) of the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West United States has ordered two additional AgustaWestland AW-119Kx helicopters.... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia's BoD fixed for today postponed. But unvailability by banks, lays-offs and debts the topics
Rome, Italy - Also the draft of the new business plan would have been discussed
More and more urgent rumours on the unvailability by Unicredit and by Intesa Sanpaolo to supply to Alitalia new funds to face the new difficulties of the airline. The leak reported also the Roman "Il Messaggero"... more
IndustryAirplanes. Saab and Embraer Inaugurate the Gripen design and development network in Brazil
São Paulo, Brazil - Between 2019 and 2024, 36 Gripen NG fighters will be delivered to the Brazilian Air Force
Defence and security company Saab and Embraer Defense & Security have inaugurated the Gripen Design and Development Network (GDDN) in Gavião Peixoto, in the state of São Paulo. The GDDN will be the hub f... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance: Air-France KLM thinks about maintenance area divisions
Paris, France - But labor unions disagree with these changes that under discussion
Many controversies are involving Jean-Marc Janaillac, who is French-Dutch Air-France KLM airline company chairperson and general manager. The possibility of developing company divisions, which should manage... more
AirlinesAirplanes. List AirHelp Score: Qatar (first), Air Dolomiti (2nd), Alitalia (43rd), Ryanair (46th) -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - The best carriers of the Summer 2016 for service quality, punctuality and for the manners of claim
Air Help published last week the list regarding the best airlines of the Summer 2016, a critical period of the year that put to the test the punctuality and the operating of the carriers. As hightlighted... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Boeing names new Senior Leaders, launches integrated services business
Chicago, Usa - Moves support strategy to strengthen and grow company, Chairman, President and CEO says
Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg named yesterday Kevin G. McAllister president and CEO of Commercial Airplanes, succeeding company Vice Chairman Ray Conner in that role. Muilenburg... more
IndustryFinavia and Cinia aim high through their partnership in application and cloud-based services
Helsinki, Finland - On developing Aviatracker
The two companies have entered into an agreement on developing Aviatracker, a secure application that uses modern, cloud-based technology for working hours and competence management among air traffic controllers. Cinia... more
Civil aviationAircraft grounded in Germany: Eurowings on strike today
Berlin, Germany - Cabin crew protesting against unsatisfactory pay
Travels with low-cost German Eurowings airline company may be difficult today, 22nd November. The Lufthansa subsidiary cabin crew is on strike, because of no official agreements about salary. There’s s... more
PeopleNew RVP for Africa & Middle East Saudia’s Albakri joins IATA
Geneva, Switzerland - The appointment is effective 1 January 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Muhammad Ali Albakri will join IATA as Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East (AME). His appointment is effective 1 January... more
HelicoptersFinal EC-135T2+ helicopter delivered for Australian military training program
Donauwörth, Germany - Full fleet of 15 aircraft delivered only two years after contract signature
Airbus Helicopters has achieved Factory Acceptance of the last six of the EC-135T2+ for the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) for the Australian Defence Force (ADF), completing on-time deliveries... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica inaugurates new maritime navigation support centre at Izmit in Turkey
Rome, Italy - The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Turkish Ministers of Defence and Transport
A ceremony was held last Saturday in Izmit, Turkey, for the inauguration of the town’s new maritime traffic and navigation support centre developed by Leonardo-Finmeccanica. The event was attended by t... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. MRJ's FTA-3 conducts first flight
Nagoya, Japan - Lasted two hours and 4 minutes
The third flight test aircraft (FTA-3) of the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) conducted the first flight today on November 22, 2016. FTA-3 took off from Nagoya Airfield at 10:18 am and landed at the Airfield... more
PeopleAircraft and roles. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu re-elected as President of ICAO Council
Montreal, Canada - By acclamation for a second three-year term
Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu was re-elected by acclamation yesterday for a second three-year term as President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Council President Aliu also... more
AccidentsHelicopter crash in Brazil: four policemen died
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The AS-350B3 Esquilo helicopter probably shot down by local criminals
A crash happened last Saturday, 19th November, near the infamous City of God, one of the 600 favelas in Rio, which is among the most ferocious ones because of its criminality rate. A military helicopter,... more
AirportsAvinor: electric aircraft to Norway during the Zero-conference
Oslo, Norway - Didier Esteyne was the test pilot who flew it across the Channel
The electric aircraft Airbus E-Fan is coming to Norway, during the Zero-conference 23 and 24 November. E-Fan crossed the English Channel last year. The flight lasted for 53 minutes – with 20 per cent b... more
ReportPakistan B-777 airplane executes an emergency landing in Manchester due to bathrooms fault
Rome, Italy - An airline passenger threw “something solid” in the toilet, causing the aircraft a forced stop in the UK
A Pakistan B-777 airplane was flying yesterday –Sunday 20th November- from Toronto to Lahore, when it had an unscheduled stopover in Manchester. In a statement, Pakistan International Airlines said t... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and culture: in the Usa an old KC-97 airplane can inspire your novel
Oregon, Usa - Passionate writers boarded on an old aircraft in search of ideas for own novels
An unusual three-hour writing experience happened yesterday –Monday 20th November–, on a KC-97 airplane, at the Rogue Valley International Airport in Oregon, Usa. Several both amateur and professional wri... more
ReportHelvetic fighters escort Russian airplane: it is conflict with Moscow
Berne, Switzerland - It is standard and police procedures of the skies, Berne replies
The fact that a Russian aircraft has been escorted last Saturday by three Helvetic FA-18 Hornet fighter airplanes while it flew over the Swiss air space didn't like to Moscow. More exactly it was of an... more
DefenseThe "European Wind 2016" exercise began
Gemona del Friuli, Italy - The drill will be ended next December 2
The exercise's aim is to certify reaching of full operating capacity of the European Battle Group, a military force for quick intervention at disposal of the European Union to be employed in potential... more
AirportsMoroccan airports chart course for better carbon management at COP22
Marrakesh, Morocco - 173 airports worldwide currently certified under the 4 levels of the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme
Building on last year’s COP21, where new global targets to limit climate change were agreed during last year’s climate negotiations, the next round of these talks –COP22– has just been completed in Marr... more
HelicoptersFirst Royal Navy AW-101 Merlin Mk4 helicopter makes its maiden flight
Rome, Italy - First of 25 Royal Navy AW-101 aircraft upgrades completed as part of the contract awarded in January 2014 (delivery between 2017 and 2020)
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced today the first AgustaWestland AW-101 Merlin Mk4 successfully completed its maiden flight on 24th October 2016 at its Yeovil facility in southwest England. The industry... more