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IndustryEmbraer Executive Jets earns top ranking in AIN’s 2016 Product Support Survey
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The survey is conducted in May and results are released in the August
Embraer Executive Jets’ customer support has soared to its first-ever solo No. 1 ranking in Aviation International News’ 2016 Product Support Survey, receiving its highest-ever combined overall average (8.... more
HelicoptersItalian Coast Guard orders two additional AW-139 helicopters
Rome, Italy - Aircraft to perform maritime patrol, search and rescue and emergency medical service missions
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced today an order for additional two AW-139 intermediate twin helicopters by the Italian Coast Guard. This latest contract will increase the customer’s fleet of AW-139s to t... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and results. IATA: passenger demand losing momentum
Geneva, Switzerland - Terrorism, economic uncertainty, weigh on traffic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for June showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 5.2% compared to the year-ago... more
IndustryTime of "Cleaning" in Leonardo-Finmeccanica...
Rome, Italy - While in Farnborough it seems that managers were cleaning the stand?
Air of “Cleaning” at home Leonardo-Finmeccanica, in the true sense of the word in the case for example of the recent air show of Farnborough, where some managers, even top ones, seem to have been seen cle... more
HelicoptersPakistan choses again the AW-139 helicopters for its transport and EMS requirements
Rome, Italy - Over 960 units sold to more than 240 customers in 70 nations and over 830 aircraft in service to date
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced today that the Government of Pakistan has signed a contract for an undisclosed number of AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopters to be used for transport and EMS missions. This... more
CargoMiami Airport hosted first e-freight workshop to help modernize local cargo industry
Miami, Usa - E-Air Waybill campaign is designed to reduce costs and increase productivity for local shippers and airlines
Miami International Airport officials hosted the airport’s first e-Air Waybill (e-AWB) workshop on August 2 for nearly 180 local cargo shippers and airline representatives, with the goal of making air c... more
AerospaceTelespazio VEGA secures business relationship with ESOC
Darmstadt, Germany - For another five years
The Aerospace Company Telespazio VEGA Deutschland, a subsidiary of Telespazio (Leonardo/Thales) has successfully qualified for the Frame Contract with the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) of t... more
Press releaseEmirates informs on occurrence flight EK521 of yesterday in Dubai -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - B-777/300 was travelling from Trivandrum, India, with 282 passengers and 18 crewmembers
Emirates flight EK521 was involved yesterday in an operational incident upon landing at Dubai International Airport at approximately 12:45 local time; all passengers and crew were evacuated safely due... more
Finance and economyFraport Group Interim Report for first Half 2016: solid performance in challenging environment
Frankfurt, Germany - Geopolitical situation and restrained tourist bookings affect several Group airports
In the first half of 2016, the Fraport Group achieved revenue of just over EUR 1.2 billion. Although this represents a EUR 17.1 million (or 1.4 percent) decline year-on-year, it must be taken into account... more
AirportsWizz Air reconnects Budapest Airport to Varna
Budapest, Hungary - Having operated the route previously in 2013
Budapest Airport has yesterday celebrated its resumption of seasonal services with Varna, the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. Having operated the route previously in 2013,... more
DiscussionsErdogan-Renzi-Mogherini. Crisis Turkey-Italy-EU: a tit for tat caused by "A dirty story"; in the middle of that a rich scion...
Rome, Italy - Probably those who accuse do not know about the inquiries made by the Magistrature of a "Rule of law" even on the son of a President
With reference to the statements made by Turkish President Erdogan, the Farnesina underlines that Italy abides by the rule of law and the autonomy of the Judiciary is fully respected. “The Judiciary t... more
DefenseItaly is concerned about new missile launch by North Korea that landed in the EEZ waters of Japan: concerns already expressed last June
Rome, Italy - These are acts that threaten international peace and security
The news about a missile fired last night by North Korea that landed in the waters within the Exclusive Economic Zone of Japan increases the concerns expressed by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs... more
CargoAirplanes. IATA: demand for air cargo picks up in June
Geneva, Switzerland - +4.3% year-on-year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight demand in June 2016 showing a rise in freight tonne kilometers (FTK) of 4.3% year-on-year. This was the fastest pace... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Italian ENAV on global offering of shares: notice of exercise of the over-allotment option in full
Rome, Italy - For a total of 22,600,000 ordinary shares
With reference to the Global Offering and the listing of ENAV SpA, the Company and the Ministry of Economy and Finance announce that yesterday the stabilizing manager Mediobanca -Banca di Credito Finanziario... more
CuriositiesWe would do anything for love: he has been waiting for 10 days in the airport for his beloved. Such a shame that...
Changsha, China - The fact becomes a "Case" exciting Chinese medias
Alexander Pieter Cirk, a 41 year-old Dutchman had left for Changsha, China, full of hopes and expectations after two months spent chatting tenderly with his Zhang, met on-line. He had been camping for... more
OccurrencesEmirates airplane on fire (2). The nationalities of passengers and crew on board are mainly Indians
Dubai, UAE - Dedicated telephone lines are now active
Emirates can confirm that today, 3rd August 2016, flight EK521 travelling from Trivandrum International Airport in Thiruvananthapuram, India to Dubai has been involved in an operational incident upon landing... more
Press releaseAmnesty International and Brazil: daily shootouts and alarming rise in police killings puts Olympic legacy at risk
Rome, Italy - A shocking 103% increase
A shocking 103% increase in police killings in Rio de Janeiro between April and June of 2016 and 2015 has shattered any chance of a positive legacy to the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, said Amnesty International... more
AirlinesAir France strike: losses for 90 million Euro, equivalent to the value of a long range airplane
Paris, France - The MD of the airline Frédéric Gagey complains in an interview
The union agitation of these last days is paralyzing the air connections of Air France and is costing to the airline “A huge amount of money, equivalent to the value of a long range airplane", said yesterday t... more
OccurrencesB-777/300 airplane of Emirates: emergency landing at the airport of Dubai -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - Technique problem; everyone safe on board
The airplane Emirates flight EK 521 from the airport ““Trivandrum International” in Thiruvananthapuram (India) flying to Dubai had an emergency landing because of a problem to the landing gear which did n... more
Military aviationBallistic missiles from Northern Korea. Too dangerous military exercitation - VIDEO
Seoul, Southern Korea - The launch almost hit Japan
The umpteenth of more than 30 ballistic missiles launched by Northern Korea since 2011 landed on Wednesday early morning dangerously close to Japanese borders, precisely around 150 miles west of Akita... more
Science and technologyFAA-AST awards Virgin Galactic operator license for SpaceShipTwo aircraft
Mojave, Usa - New spaceship conducts taxi test as it nears start of flight test program
The US Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation (FAA-AST) has awarded Virgin Galactic an operating license for SpaceShipTwo. The license award comes as the new vehicle, V... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways’ luxurious Dreamliner airplane commences services into Shanghai
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The city is the seventh destination in the world to be served by its B-787/9
A state-of-the-art Etihad Airways B-787/9 Dreamliner touched down in Shanghai today from Abu Dhabi on its first flight into China. China has recently surpassed the USA as the biggest business travel... more
IndustryVitrociset provides an Italian solution for Taiwan's airport weather systems
Rome, Italy - The new device installed by the Italian company at its busy Tao-Yuan and Song-Shan international airports has already been tested and is in operation
Vitrociset, Italian ICT company and active in the fields of defence, aerospace and the construction of "Safe & mission critical" systems, has installed the A-AWOS (Advanced Automated Weather Observing... more
AirportsAirplanes and airlines. Meridiana towards Miami Airport from December 2
Miami, Usa - The carrier will introduce flights in its network from Milan
Italian airline Meridiana announced last week that it will begin serving Miami International Airport from Milan starting on December 2, 2016. All flights will operate with B-767/300 aircraft with 316 passengers. The... more
DiscussionsAirplanes and airports. The expansion of Qatar: it increases quotes in IAG (British Airways), and buys in Pulkovo in Russia
London, United Kingdom - The Emirate through Qatar Airways and its sovereign wealth fund QIA is more and more deeply rooted in Europe
It was only on last January the 30th when Qatar Airways (QA) announced that they had bought 10% of IAG (International Airlines Group), which gathers British Airways (BA) and Iberia, for an amount of 1.7... more
Military aviationOnly military aircraft for Piaggio Aerospace
Genoa, Italy - The Ligurian company in deep economic crisis renounces to a slice of production
Piaggio Aerospace presented in the last days to the syndicates in the Italian Ministry of Economic Development an industrial plan contemplating possible new funds dedicated only to military programs. In... more
Finance and economyCALC enters into rental realisation transaction for 3 aircraft
Hong Kong, China - Structured products cater to different investment needs
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC”), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, announced that it has entered into a rental realisation transaction for 3 air... more
IndustryAllegiant places order for 12 A-320ceo aircraft
Toulouse, France - US airline transitions to an all-Airbus fleet
Las Vegas, Nevada-based Allegiant Travel Company has signed last July 29 (but unveiled only today) a purchase agreement for 12 A-320ceo (current engine option) aircraft. This deal marks the first time... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica: Moretti would hire former general of Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - What will it be useful for?
But who is this general hired by the MD of Leonardo-Finmeccanica? That would be no less… the former general of Squadra Aerea (aeronautic squad) Claudio Debertolis, who is supposed to become the manager o... more
IndustryCebu Pacific places order for two A-330/300 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The airline has 32 latest generation A-321neo aircraft on order for future delivery
Manila-based Cebu Pacific has placed a firm order with Airbus for two A-330/300s. The aircraft will join an existing fleet of six A-330s flying with the airline on long range flights to destinations in... more
AirportsBritish airports. Unprecedented levels of drunkenness
London, United Kingdom - More and more dangerous phenomenon for flight and ground staff
Situation of serious concern in the airports in the United Kingdom, where the highest rate of annoying drunk people is registered. The House of Lords and the police in some areas of the Country have to... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and strikes. Air France: updated flight schedule for today
Paris, France - That one for tomorrow is on-going
Further to the call for strike action issued by several airline cabin crew unions, for the period from July 27 to August 02, the flight schedule operated by Air France is disrupted as of Wednesday, July... more
IndustryCALC to lease an A-320 aircraft to ANA
Hong Kong, China - Further expands its global footprint by making foray into Japan aircraft leasing market
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC”), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, announced that it has signed a lease agreement with ANA Holdings for an A-320 air... more
CargoAir cargo volume grows dynamically at Budapest Airport
Budapest, Hungary - Budapest has handled 6,770 tonnes every month so far in 2016
Air cargo volume passing through Budapest Airport has increased by no less than 11.3% since the beginning of the year. The bulk of this was transported by cargo carriers, but belly cargo volumes grew just... more
Finance and economyFraport to sell partial stake in Thalita (Pulkovo Airport) to Qatar Investment Authority
Frankfurt, Germany - 10,5% of the shares. The closing will be completed in the 2H 2016. Soon QIA will have nearly 25% of the airport stakes
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport (Fraport AG) and its consortium partners at Pulkovo Airport reached yesterday an agreement to sell part of their shares in Thalita Trading Ltd. (Thalita) to Qatar Investment... more
Latest newsAlitalia: airplane in delay (12 hours) for Italian athletes going to Rio. Why?
Rome, Italy - The airline seems to suffer from lack of aircraft for long routes. Where are the planes promised by Etihad though?
The airplane of the carrier held by Luca Montezemolo should have left today at 9:00 am to Rio de Janeiro (or at least that is what Alitalia said), and this is how our athletes are being one day late for... more
IndustryLeonardo-Finmeccanica: when one makes bricks without straw…
Rome, Italy - Moretti and his biannual
Moretti presented his biannual of the Group Leonardo-Finmeccanica announcing the doubling of profit (+144%) and an increase of Ebit of +13.7%. Leonardo-Finmeccanica still stays suffering, looking for new... more
Finance and economyAirplanes. Embraer released 2Q16 results -Specials
San Josè dos Campos, Brazil - Hightlights
Embraer releases 2Q16 results. Highlights: - In 2Q16, Embraer delivered 26 commercial and 26 executive (23 light and 3 large) jet airplanes; - The Company’s firm order backlog ended the quarter a... more
CargoAirplanes. IATA: lastest quarterly cargo market analysis
Geneva, Switzerland - Key points
IATA (International Air Transport Assocaition) announced the latest quarterly Cargo Market Analysis. Key points: - "Brexit" vote is a materialization of a key downside risk, global economic growth... more
IndustryKC-390 airplane proves high level of maturity in demonstration flights abroad
São José dos Campos, Brazil - And it follows toward certification in 2017
The first prototype of the KC-390, next generation multi-mission aircraft by Embraer, returned to Brazil after successfully completing its first international mission, lasting 23 days and flying more than... more
Press releaseAirplanes. EC finds finds Italy provided incompatible State aid to airlines in Sardinia
Brussels, Belgium - Working at Cagliari and Olbia airports
The European Commission has found that public support granted by Italy's Sardinia region gave selected airlines working at Cagliari and Olbia airports an unfair advantage, in breach of EU state aid rules,... more
AirportsAtlantia ranked best bidder in privatisation of Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur -Specials
Rome, Italy - In consortium with EDF Invest
Following the French Government’s decision to privatise Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur (ACA), the Atlantia Group, in consortium with EDF Invest, has been ranked the best bidder in the process that will resul... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: the BoD approves the consolidated results as of 30 June 2016
Milan, Italy - The Group continued to strengthen its portfolio in the 1st half of the year in the airport sector
Meeting today, the Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA examined and approved the consolidated results as of 30 June 2016. Results for 1st half 2016 - Consolidated revenues: €2,056.6m vs €1,966.6m in... more
Press releaseAmnesty International and Syria: safe passage for civilians will not avert humanitarian catastrophe in Aleppo city
Rome, Italy - Attacks on homes, hospitals and medical facilities around the city by local government forces have also intensified in recent days
"Unfettered and impartial humanitarian assistance is urgently needed to alleviate the suffering of thousands of civilians in Aleppo city on the verge of running out of food and other essential supplies,... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: net result before transactions 120 highter at EUR 200 million -Specials
Rome, Italy - The BoD convened today under the chaimanship of Gianni De Gennaro
Leonardo: net result before extraordinary transactions 120% higher at EUR 200 million - The acquisition of the EUR 7.95bil contract for the supply of 28 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to the Kuwaiti Ministry... more
AirlinesPlanes. Air Malta-Alpa: deep crisis. Negotiations with Alitalia at risk?
La Valletta, Malta - Dissatisfaction about the mediation of former President Abela. Discussions on the topic tomorrow morning in La Valletta
Plane pilots reunited in the association-syndicate Alpa-Malta do not believe that the mediation performed by former President of the island George Abela in the crisis involving pilots from Air Malta and... more
People40 years today: Eldon Joersz the record of the fastest man in the world on USAF Blackbird plane
Lausanne, Switzerland - A record that still stands today
On 28 July 1976 Eldon W Joersz officially became the fastest man in the world, when he flew his US Air Force Blackbird plane at an astonishing 3,529.56km/h (2,194 mph). Perhaps even more astonishingly,... more
HelicoptersH-160 helicopter demonstrates next-generation passenger experience in flight tests
Marignane, France - Aeromechanical configuration frozen and flight envelope fully opened
Airbus Helicopters today announced the validation of the H-160’s aeromechanical configuration, a crucial milestone allowing the programme teams to confirm some key aspects of the next-generation, twin-engine h... more
PeopleFAI: Fedor Konyukhov solo around-the-world in a balloon -2 VIDEO
Lausanne, Switzerland - Official world record claim received
The FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) received the following performance notifications from the Russian balloonist Fedor Konyukhov, 64, who completed his circumnavigation on Saturday 23 July 20... more
IndustryAirbus DS welcomes signing of contract for A-330 MRTT aircraft
Amsterdam, Holland - The agreement also covers two years of initial support
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has today notified Parliament of the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Luxembourg to proceed with the acquisition of a pooled fleet of A-330 Multi Role Tanker... more