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Fair and showsAirbus Helicopters celebrates 20th anniversary of the H-135 family at "Helitech International"
Amsterdam, Holland - More than 300 customers in 75 countries operate this model for a wide range of missions
Airbus Helicopters is celebrating two decades of operations with the H-135 light twin, multi-mission helicopter at the "Helitech International" show (Amsterdam, October 11-13). Twenty years after its entry... more
Fair and showsHelicopters. "Helitech International" in Amsterdam (October 11-13)
Amsterdam, Holland - The event dedicated to products, parts, accessories and services
"Helitech International" is the largest helicopter exhibition in Europe dedicated to helicopter products, parts, accessories and services. The show brings together leading manufacturers, suppliers, buyers... more
Finance and economyAutogrill Group acquires Stellar Partners Inc., an airport convenience retailer in the USA
Milan , Italy - The transaction involves 38 points of sale in ten US airports. The price agreed upon between the parties is USD$12 million
Autogrill (Milan: AGL IM) announces that its subsidiary HMSHost has completed the acquisition of Stellar Partners Inc., a US specialist airport convenience retailer (convenience retailing covers newspapers,... more
HelicoptersLeonardo-Finmeccanica: AW-169 helicopter gets five firm orders in Brazil for executive transport
Rome, Italy - Advanced technologies
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced today that five firm orders have been signed for AgustaWestland AW-169 helicopters by different Brazilian corporate and private customers. The announcement comes following... more
Finance and economyAccounts of Alitalia: budget analysis at the end of 2015, and its implications on the current state of the air carrier. AVIONEWS EXCLUSIVE
Rome, Italy - AVIONEWS public the full version of the analysis by Gaetano F. Intrieri, aviation consultant
Firstly I would like to thank such a historic and prestigious press agency as Avionews for thinking of me for this analysis work. The goal of this work is to define the financial condition of our national... more
AirportsAirplanes. ACI EUROPE: passenger traffic growth slows down to 3 year low during August -SPECIAL AVIONEWS
Brussels, Belgium - Reported an average increase of just +2.0%
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for August 2016. This is the only air transport report which includes all types of airline passenger flights to from and... more
ConferencesUav airplanes. 1st FAI International Drone Conference and Expo announced for 2017
Lausanne, Switzerland - Focus on sports, innovation and safety
FAI, the World Air Sports Federation, will hold an International Conference and Expo on drones in 2017, focusing on three areas: sports, innovation and safety. Drone technology, also called ‘unmanned a... more
Civil aviationAircraft and environment (4). IACA welcomes the historic ICAO agreement on aviation CO2 emissions
Montreal, Canada - After years of intensive debate
The International Air Carrier Association (IACA) congratulates the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its Member States for reaching an agreement towards a global market-based measure... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and environment (2). ECAC welcomes landmark deal to curb international aviation emissions
Montreal, Canada - This is an unprecedented agreement for mitigating the climate impact of international aviation. The 44 Member States have been working hard for the past three years, in close cooperation with the EC
The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) welcomes the landmark agreement reached yesterday by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to curb CO2 emissions from international aviation. This... more
Civil aviationAircraft and environment. IATA: airlines hail historic ICAO carbon agreement
Montreal, Canada - The agreement was reached by States attending the 39th Assembly which concluded yesterday
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) congratulated States which, under the leadership of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), have achieved an historic agreement to implement... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and events. Aci Europe: Gibraltar deadlock hurting European aviation, growth & jobs
Kiev, Ukraine - On the occasion of the "2016 AeroCongress" which took place yesterday in Kiev
On the occasion of the "2016 AeroCongress" which took place yesterday in Kiev and in the margins of a meeting with Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister, Vladimir Kistion, ACI EUROPE denounced the damaging impact... more
Civil aviationAircraft and environment (5). ERA declaration about ICAO's agreement
Brussels, Belgium - The Association welcomes the work and the agreement by ICAO
ICAO’s member states reached agreement yesterday on a new global market-based measure (GMBM) to address CO2 emissions from international aviation. ERA (European Regions Airline Association) about t... more
Civil aviationAircraft and environment (3). Aci Europe: Europe’s airports applaud ICAO deal on CO2 from international aviation
Brussels, Belgium - The satisfaction expressed by DG Olivier Jankovec
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE reacted this morning with enthusiasm to the landmark agreement reached yesterday at the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on a global Market Based... more
Civil aviationAircraft and environment. ICAO: historic agreement reached to mitigate international aviation emissions
Montreal, Canada - By Government, industry and civil society representatives have agreed it on a new GMBM
Government, industry and civil society representatives have agreed last Thursday on a new global market-based measure (GMBM) to control CO2 emissions from international aviation. The historic move came... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia-Etihad (2). Hogan indicts? Delrio answers...
Rome, Italy - "The Government respected all its efforts with Alitalia", the minister answers back...
The Italian Transport Minister Graziano Delrio who already opposed to the diffuse certainty, that the trend taken by the Renzi's Government is that to favour mainly the low-cost carriers that operate in... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo and Cathay Pacific Cargo now under one roof for Hong Kong ground handling
Hong Kong, China - As part of the carriers’ joint business agreement
Europe’s air cargo carrier moves its local freight handling into the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal in Hong Kong as part of the carriers’ joint business agreement As a key milestone step of the joint bus... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Alitalia-Etihad: Hogan hits Government and unions with a stick
Rome, Italy - And he prepares the ground to new cut, in view of...
The fact that some preconditions have not been respected disappoint me: this the core of what James Hogan, president and CEO of Etihad affirmed on the "Il Corriere della Sera" pages concerning the efforts... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports third quarter deliveries
Chicago, Usa - Across commercial and defense operations
The Boeing Company announced today deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the third quarter of 2016. Major program deliveries during the third quarter, including deliveries under... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA: 30 years serving air passengers in the Nordics
Stockholm, Sweden - Reflecting on supporting three decades of successful growth in air connectivity in the region
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) marked 30 years of its Nordic office, reflecting on supporting three decades of successful growth in air connectivity in the region. Supportive government... more
IndustryDassault Aviation hands over first Falcon 8X airplane
Bordeaux-Mérignac, France - Greece’s Amjet takes delivery of initial ultra long range trijet
Dassault Aviation has delivered yesterday its first Falcon 8X airplane, marking the entry into service of the company’s new ultra-long range flagship. Amjet Executive took delivery of the aircraft at D... more
IndustryEmbraer awarded certification of HUD and EVS for Legacy 450 and 500 airplanes
São José dos Campos, Brazil - By ANAC, FAA and EASA
Embraer announced yesterday that the Head-Up Display (HUD) and Enhanced Vision System (EVS) for the Legacy 450 and 500 aircraft were awarded certification by Brazil’s civil aviation authority (ANAC –... more
Fair and showsAircraft and events. 11th edition of the "Istanbul Airshow" (October 6-9)
Istanbul, Turkey - Inspired by an essential role assumed by Turkey
Inspired by an essential role assumed by Turkey, AIREX and now "Istanbul Airshow" has been designed with a view to establish a business platform uniquely concentrated in the civil aspects of the aviation... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. IATA: passenger growth slowed in August
Geneva, Switzerland - RPKs climbed 4.6%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for August showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 4.6% compared... more
AerospaceAriane 5 continues its track record of success with Arianespace’s launch -VIDEO
Kourou, French Guyana - The European launcher carries two satellites for telecommunications
Arianespace has successfully launched the Sky Muster II satellite for Australian operator nbn (National Broadband Network) and the GSAT-18 satellite for the Indian space agency ISRO (Indian Space Research... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways extends reach in Africa through new code-share agreement
Abu Dhabi, UAE - With kulula, South Africa's low-cost carrier
Etihad Airways (EA), the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, continues to build its presence in Africa through a new code-share agreement with kulula, South Africa’s low-cost carrier. The c... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. C-295W demonstrates air-to-air refuelling capability
Seville, Spain - Further trials with a helicopter receiver are planned before the end of the year
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully demonstrated the C-295W medium transport as an airborne tanker. The airplane, equipped with a palletized air-to-air refuelling unit and associated computer control... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: moderating demand trend for air cargo continues in August
Geneva, Switzerland - Carriers in all regions except Latin America reported an increase
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in August 2016 showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 3.9% year-on-year.... more
Civil aviationICAO assembly elected ECAC member States
Montreal, Canada - To join ICAO Council for three year term
The 39th Session of the Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) completed yesterday the election of its new Council. Eight out of the 36 seats of the Council are allocated to... more
DefenseRR to supply MTU diesel engines to Fincantieri for the Italian Navy’s multi-purpose patrol vessels
Friedrichshafen, Germany - They will be delivered starting from 2017
Rolls-Royce (RR) is to supply 14 of its highest-power MTU diesel engines for the seven new multi-purpose ocean-going patrol vessels that are being built for the Italian Navy (Marina Militare Italiana)... more
AirlinesAir Berlin confirms it is to join discussions of Etihad Airways and TUI AG on touristic operations
Berlin, Germany - The carrier last week announced a far-reaching restructuring
Air Berlin has decided to join discussions that Etihad Airways has entered into with TUI AG regarding the creation of a strong European leisure airline group, focused on point-to-point flying to connect... more
IndustryEmbraer flies first Legacy 450 aircraft assembled in Melbourne (Florida)
Melbourne, Usa - The industry began its aircraft assembly operations in early 2011
Embraer announced yesterday the first flight of its first Legacy 450 mid-light business jet assembled in Melbourne (Florida). The aircraft performed as expected and all flight test procedures were successfully... more
AirportsMiami Airport: Canadian carrier First Air announced flights for cruise passengers
Miami, Usa - Starting from next February
Canadian carrier First Air announced that it will begin charter passenger flights to Miami International Airport from Hamilton International Airport in Mount Hope, Ontario, starting on February 4, 2017,... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Ryanair: over 3,500 new jobs to be created in 2017
Milan, Italy - As new aircraft deliveries boost fleet number
Ryanair announced yesterday that it is to launch a major recruitment drive as it plans to take delivery of 50 new aircraft in the next 12 months. The low-cost unveiled that it will be hiring 2,000 new... more
AccidentsAircraft crash in Smolensk: a throwing off tack on the analysis of the black boxes?
Warsaw, Poland - The massacre "Decapitated" the leadership of the Polish State and of the Armed Forces. An inquiry towards new theories...
It was on April 10, 2010 when a Tupolev TU-154 airplane took off from Warsaw-Okecie airport, in Poland, for a State flight to the military airport of Smolensk-Siewiernyj, Russia. On board there were the... more
DefenseEasing of tensions. Military drill with airplane lift and para Russia-Egypt
Moscow, Russia - It will be made this month of October and will be monitored by observers coming from more than 30 Nations
Easing of tensions between Moscow and Cairo, after months of conflicts that have found the clou mainly after the accident of the Metrojet scheduled aircraft exploded a year ago on the Sinai's skies? It... more
AirlinesAirplanes, carriers and crisis. Alitalia more and more in difficulty: a black future...
Rome, Italy - And meanwhile 200 millions are necessary...
It always more in difficulty and future even more undefined: this is Alitalia today. And always today Gianni Dragoni underlined it on "Il Sole 24 Ore", when he reports that a plan is under evaluation to... more
HelicoptersRoyal Thai Air Force places order for two additional EC-725 helicopters
Marignane, France - Delivery is expected in 2019
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has ordered two additional mission-ready twin-engine EC-725 (now marketed as the H-225M Caracal) helicopters as part of the continuation of its fleet strengthening programme... more
AirlinesAir Europa and Turkish Airlines have signed a code-share agreement
Istanbul, Turkey - Effective as of 1st October 2016
Air Europa and Turkish Airlines yesterday jointly announced the start of a code-sharing partnership effective as of 1st October 2016 that enables both carriers to tap into new markets and offer their passengers... more
HelicoptersSpanish Air Force takes delivery of its first H-215 helicopter
Albacete, Spain - It will be based on Gran Canaria to perform SaR missions
In a ceremony held at the Airbus Helicopters plant in Albacete, the Spanish Air Force yesterday took receipt of its first H-215. The purchase was negotiated in July by the Spanish Ministry of Defense,... more
AirportsMiami Airport welcomed 107th carrier: Dominican Wings
Miami, Usa - The carrier begins weekly flights to Punta Cana and Santo Domingo
Miami International Airport welcomed Dominican Wings to the Miami market on September 30, when the airline began weekly service from MIA to both Punta Cana and Santo Domingo. The carrier is using the A-320... more
AirlinesRyanair: September traffic grows 13% to 10,8 million customers
Milan, Italy - Load factor risees 1% to 95% on lower fares
Ryanair today (4 Oct) released September traffic statistics as follows: - Traffic grew 13% to 10.8m customers - Load factor rose 1% point to 95% - Rolling annual traffic to Sept grew 16% to 113.2m... more
ConferencesAirplanes and events. IATA calls for industry collaboration on safety management at October conference
Geneva, Switzerland - A decade of making aviation even safer
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is organizing a conference for aviation safety experts to advance safety management by sharing knowledge accumulated over the decade since the International... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. Air France-KLM and Delta extend code-share cooperation with Jet Airways through Paris and Amsterdam
Paris, France - New links via the Paris-"CdG" airport
Following the success of the code-share agreement launched in March 2016, Air France-KLM and joint-venture partner, Delta Air Lines will enhance their existing partnership with India’s Jet Airways. The e... more
Airports"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: typhlographic terminals help blind passengers to navigate in it
Warsaw, Poland - New airport maps which can be touched and are equipped with audio information
They are modern, innovative and practical. We are talking about the new airport maps, which can be touched and are equipped with audio information -so-called typhlographic terminals, that will help everyone... more
ReportA ground responsible remained trapped in an airplane cargo hold that takes off: hypothermia
Lisbon, Portugal - The alarm of the colleagues has begun only after 40 minutes. The aircraft' pilot, informed, has landed in emergency
All it was calm on the scheduled flight DT-655 served last Saturday by TAAG Angola Airlines carrier from Porto (Portugal) to Luanda (Angola) and the B-777/300 plane was en route 60nm at South-East of Lisbon... more
IndustryMRJ airplane. Mitsubishi denies delay in the delivery schedule
Nagoya, Japan - According to the press news reported on October 1
"News reports on October 1 cited a delay in the delivery schedule for the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet). However, no such announcement has been made by Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation or Mitsubishi Heavy... more
IndustryChina Airlines new operator of the A-350XWB airplane
Toulouse, France - It is the ninth carrier to operate the twin engine widebody model
China Airlines (CAL) has taken delivery of its first A-350/900, becoming the ninth carrier to operate the twin engine widebody airliner. Its A-350/900 is configured with a premium three class layout with... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. First new standard A-330 MRTT makes maiden flight
Madrid, Spain - First delivery is due in 2018
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed the maiden flight of the first new standard A-330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport). This model incorporates a number of enhancements introduced on... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport to become Blue Air's latest European base bringing more flights, visitors and jobs
Liverpool, UK - The carrier has announced the latest development in its strategy
Blue Air has today announced the latest development in its strategy to expand operations across Europe with the news that Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" ("LJLA") is to become their newest European base. This... more
Civil aviationNASA-France: contract on aircraft noise research
Houston, Usa - An agreement signed during bilateral meetings in South Korea
During bilateral meetings in Daejeon, South Korea, NASA and France’s Office National d'Etudes et de Recherches Aerospatiales (ONERA) signed an agreement in the last days to collaborate on research that f... more