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CuriositiesFrankfurt Airport: a tourist destination with a view
Frankfurt, Germany - The visitors’ Terrace is reopening today, following major renovations
One of the most popular leisure attractions in the Frankfurt Rhine-Main Region is now once again available for tourists and local residents to enjoy. Right in the middle of the summer season, the Visitors’ T... more
AirlinesAlitalia: new Rome-Tenerife flight from 30 October
Rome, Italy - With A-320 aircraft
Alitalia starts new flight from Rome to Tenerife that will be inaugurated next October 30 and that will be served twice-weekly with schedules designed to allow its passengers departing from various Italian... more
Fair and shows"Oshkosh Airshow": Embraer launches evolution of the Phenom 100 airplane
Oshkosh, Usa - It will enter the market in the first half of 2017
The Brazilian Embraer launched at the "EAA AirVenture Fly-In and Convention" in Oshkosh the evolution "EV" of its Phenom 100 business jet that will enter the market in the first half of 2017. As of today,... more
Finance and economyMiami Airport secures high marks again from top bond rating agencies
Miami, Usa - Reaffirmed its financial health last week
America’s leading bond rating agencies reaffirmed Miami International Airport’s financial health last week. Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings each assigned “A” rating and stable outlook, while Kroll B... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports second-quarter results
Chicago, Usa - Backlog remains robust at $472 billion with nearly 5,700 commercial airplane orders
Boeing reports Second-Quarter results. The highlights are: - Revenue increased to $24.8 billion on strong commercial deliveries and services growth - Loss of $0.37 per share (GAAP) and core (non-GAAP)... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus Group reports Half-Year (H1) 2016 results -Specials
Amsterdam, Holland - H1 financials driven by back-loaded aircraft delivery schedule
Airbus Group reports Half-Year (H1) 2016 results: • Robust and diversified commercial backlog supporting ramp-up • H1 financials driven by back-loaded aircraft delivery schedule • Revenues € 29 bill... more
UAS-DronesCzech UAV civilian planes to be manufactured under licence in China -VIDEO
Prague, Czech Republic - Preparations are underway
Preparations are underway for one of the world’s largest civilian unmanned planes, developed by Czech Republic based manufacturer Primoco UAV, to be manufactured in China in cooperation with the China V... more
Press releaseAmnesty International and Turkey: numbers and statistics on brutal backlash after failed coup
Rome, Italy - The NGO has beenon the ground in Istanbul and Ankara to document human rights violations
"Human rights in Turkey are in peril following a bloody failed coup attempt on 15 July. The Turkish authorities’ reaction was swift and brutal, unleashing a crackdown of exceptional proportions that h... more
AirportsMiami Airport hosts delegation of officials from Kagoshima
Miami, Usa - To learn about its passenger and cargo hub operations
On July 26, Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) officials welcomed a group of executives from Kagoshima, Japan, who traveled to South Florida as part of its Sister Cities International partnership with... more
Science and technologyFAI: Solar Impulse 2 aircraft completed first round-the world flight and writes aviation history
Lausanne, Switzerland - The Federation has received 19 world record claims from the Team since the beginning of the adventure
After over 12 years of research and design, Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard (Initiator, Chairman and Pilot) and André Borschberg (Co-founder and CEO and Pilot) finished the first round-the-world solar... more
Finance and economyAerospace: Aero Sekur launches EUR 5 million mini-bond
Rome, Italy - The placement period is scheduled for July 25-August 25
Aero Sekur, one of Europe’s biggest producers of special fabrics and rubber technologies for the worlds of defence, space and aviation, is launching its first mini-bond worth a total of 5 million euros. The m... more
OccurrencesF-15C USAF fighter aircraft returns in emergency to the base in Japan. It was committed to military operations
Komatsu, Japan - A problem to the hydraulic system discovered by the pilot
It has been a problem to the hydraulic system the cause of the return in emergency on the air base at the Komatsu airport, in Japan, made today by the pilot of a F-15C fighter airplane of the USAF, committed... more
IndustryBoeing forecasts nearly 1.5 million aircraft pilots and technicians
Oshkosh, Usa - Needed by 2035
Boeing released its 2016 Pilot and Technician Outlook yesterday at "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh" and projects a demand for nearly 1.5 million pilots and technicians over the next 20 years. In its seventh year,... more
HelicoptersVice President of the Republic of Panama visits helicopter assembly lines in Vergiate
Rome, Italy - Approximately 360 aircraft from the Grand/GrandNew series have been ordered by more than 220 customers in about 40 countries around the world
The Vice President of the Republic of Panama, Isabel de Saint Malo de Alvarado, visited Leonardo-Finmeccanica’s factory in Vergiate (Varese) today, home to the company’s main helicopter final assembly lin... more
AirlinesAirplanes and strikes. Air France: traffic forecast for tomorrow
Paris, France - The action by cabin crew unions for the period July 27 to August 2
Following the call for strike action which has been confirmed by Air France cabin crew unions for the period from 27 July to 2 August 2016, the schedule of flights operated by its aircraft will be disrupted... more
AirlinesEmirates to deploy A-380 airplane on Johannesburg route
Dubai, UAE - From next February 2017
Emirates has announced that it will be upgrading one of its four daily flights between Dubai and Johannesburg to an A-380/800 airplane from 1st February 2017. The airline currently uses B-777 aircraft... more
IndustryCivil aviation. Embraer and AIAC sign a MoU for aeronautical engineering development in Morocco
Casablanca, Morocco - The campus is close to many high-tech industrial facilities and to the most important airport in the Country
Embraer and the Mohammed VI International Aviation Academy (AIAC), signed yesterday, at AIAC Headquarters in Casablanca, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for engineering development in the country.... more
AirportsMiami Airport continues growth through June
Miami, Usa - It will add five new airlines this fall
Total passenger traffic at Miami International Airport grew three percent through the first six months of 2016 to 22.6 million travelers, despite a struggling economy in Brazil, the airport’s busiest i... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane: Swiss pioneers Piccard and Borschberg complete the first ever round-the world Solar flight
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Flight time: 48 hours and 37 minutes
Taking turns at the controls of Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) – their zero-emission electric and solar airplane, capable of flying day and night without fuel – Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg succeeded in t... more
IndustryPlanes. Iran’s agreements with Airbus and Boeing are threatened
New York, Usa - .Actual possibility to lose 200 jetliners
After the memorandum passed by the House of Representatives on July 7th, ruling the consequences of trade with Iran, the negotiations started after nuclear accord last year with the Islamic country for... more
Press releaseAmnesty International and Turkey: arrest warrants for 42 journalists
Rome, Italy - "A brazen attack on press freedom"
Responding to news that Turkish authorities have issued arrest warrants for 42 journalists, Amnesty International issued the following quote: “This is the latest alarming development in what is increasingly b... more
Finance and economyItalian ENAV succesfully completes the initial public offering of its ordinary shares. This morning the ceremony of the first listing
Rome, Italy - The Company announced the final results
Enav SpA (the Italian Flight Assistance Company) announces yesterday the final results of the Global Offering of its ordinary shares (the “Shares”) to be listed on the Mercato Telematico Azionario ("M... more
SecurityAirplanes. American security system in European airports
Brussels, Belgium - In a world full of fear and instability, here is what the US suggest
The United States want to spread their security system also in other European airports in order to be more secure and to control the more they can in this world full of tension caused by the terroristic... more
PeopleCatania airport (Italy). The handover this morning. Who are the two women at the leadership of the SAC (Airport's management company)
Catania, Italy - Daniela Baglieri, president and Ornella Laneri as CEO
This morning the new President Daniela Baglieri and CEO, Ornella Laneri, met their predecessorsSalvatore Bonura and Gaetano Mancini, for a symbolic handover. Daniela Baglieri - President Sac SpA (Catania... more
AirportsAirports expansion in the United Kingdom
London, UK - Urgently needed measures in order to protect the economy of the country
The British government immediately needs to make decisions about airports expansion, especially after Brexit, as domestic economy and industry risk to get damaged as well as international trade. The project... more
CuriositiesHindus welcome yoga classes at Paris airports
Paris, France - And sessions at Santiago Airport
Hindus have commended launching of yoga classes at Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" and Paris-Orly airports; calling it a step in the positive direction. These classes, being offered till August 13 on Fridays... more
Civil aviationIATA joins European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment
Geneva, Switzerland - The Association is the 200th member of it
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), to further its objectives for safe, secure and sustainable air transport, has become a full member of the European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment... more
Sport aviationFAI: Fedor Konyukhov completed the solo around the world tour and landed safely in Australia
Lausanne, Switzerland - After a 11 day 8 hours and 42 minutes flight
Russian veteran traveler Fedor Konyukhov, 64, landed safe and sound near the small town of Bonnie Rock on 23 July at 16.15 local time (08.15 UTC) after a 11 day 8 hours and 42 minutes flight in a Roziere... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane's take-off to complete final leg of the round the world flight -VIDEO
Cairo, Egypt - 10 days after André Borschberg’s arrival in Cairo
10 days after André Borschberg’s arrival in Cairo following the crossing of the Mediterranean Sea, Bertrand Piccard took off with Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) for the final leg of the first ever Round-The-World So... more
AccidentsIt happened today: 16 years ago the Concorde tragedy. It was the beginning of the end of the supersonic airplane -VIDEO
Paris, France - It was then the safest passenger transport aircraft in the world
Air France Flight 4590 was an Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde, registration F-BTSC, on a scheduled international flight from Paris, France, to New York City, on 25 July 2000, local time 16:43 CET. While taking... more
Press releaseAmnesty International on Turkey: independent monitors must be allowed to access detainees amid torture allegations
Rome, Italy - More than 10,000 people have been detained since the failed coup
Amnesty International has gathered credible evidence that detainees in Turkey are being subjected to beatings and torture, including rape, in official and unofficial detention centres in the country. The... more
HelicoptersH-145 Mercedes-Benz helicopter makes its Italian debut
Verona, Italy - After the distribution of two similar aircraft to an important Turkish customer
Aersud Elicotteri, agent and distributor of Airbus Helicopters, formally handed over the first H-145 Mercedes-Benz in VIP version to the Italian market, after the distribution of two similar aircraft to... more
Military aviationUSAF has lack of fighter aircraft's pilots, a trend destined to increase...
Washington, Usa - A "Silent crisis" that threats exigencies of the US Armed Forces deployed in the world. Which strategy to remedy?
USAF (US Air Force) is living a great lack of fighter aircraft's pilots and thinks about strategies to put use to solve to shortage destined to increase up to -500-700 pilots only within the end of the... more
AirportsRome-Ciampino Airport. Ryanair's links cancelled in October
Rome, Italy - Due the closure for two weeks for essential runway works
Due to essential runway works Rome-Ciampino airport will be closed from the 14th to 29th October 2016 (inclusive). During this period some Ryanair flights to/from this Roman airport have been cancelled... more
ConferencesThe second edition of the Leonardo-Finmeccanica “Compliance Council 2016 Workshop”
Rome, Italy - The two day workshop
The second edition of “Compliance Council 2016”, a workshop for Leonardo-Finmeccanica employees, has taken place in Rome. The meeting attended by senior management, is aimed at the continued pursuit of... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport: start of school holidays expected to bring LJLA’s busiest summer for five years
Liverpool, UK - Around 24,000 passengers, an increase around 13%
The start of school holidays this week-end sees the beginning of Liverpool "John Lennon Airport"’s (LJLA) busiest time of the year as thousands of passengers jet off abroad for their main holiday, taking a... more
PeopleItalian Minister Gentiloni meets with Libyan Foreign Minister in Washington
Rome, Italy - On the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition to Counter Daesh
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Paolo Gentiloni, met with Libyan Foreign Minister, Mohamed Taher Siala, in Washington yesterday, on the sidelines of the Ministerial... more
Press releaseAmnesty International and Turkey: State of emergency must not roll back human rights
Rome, Italy - Or be used as a pretext to further clamp down on freedom of expression
President Erdogan’s announcement of the imposition of a state of emergency must not pave the way for a roll-back in human rights or be used as a pretext to further clamp down on freedom of expression a... more
Finance and economyThe initial Public Offering of the ordinary shares of Italian ENAV SpA succesfully ends
Rome, Italy - With demand that is approximately 8 times over the offer
The Ministry of the Economy and Finance (the "Ministry") and ENAV SpA (“ENAV” or the “Company”) announce completion of the Global Offering of ENAV's ordinary shares for the listing on the Mercato Telemat... more
IndustryCALC delivers first of four A-320 aircraft to Jetstar Pacific
Hong Kong, China - Expanding its footprints in Southeast Asia
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, today announced the delivery of a new A-320 aircraft to Jetstar Pacific Airlines (‘’Jetstar Pac... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italian ENAV: strikes fixed for next July 23 postponed
Rome, Italy - The only protest confirmed at local level at the Olbia ACC
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) informs that the strikes fixed by the Italian unions Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uilt, Ugl-Trasporto aereo, Anpcat, Unica and Fata-Cisal planned for next July 23, have... more
UAS-DronesAirbus to operate Heron 1 drone aircraft for Germany also in Mali
Frankfurt, Germany - Similar to the mission in Afghanistan active since 2010
The German Defence Procurement Agency (BAAInBw) and Airbus Defence and Space have signed a contract to provide Heron 1 surveillance drone aircraft to support the Bundeswehr mission in Mali. Similar to... more
IndustryPegasus Airlines receives world's first CFM powered A-320neo airplane
Hamburg, Germany - The Turkey's carrier is the launch operator for the model with these engines
Pegasus Airlines, Turkey’s low-cost airline, took delivery on Tuesday July 19th, its first A-320neo powered by CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines, becoming the first airline to do so for the type. Peg... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and sport. Qatar Airways renews partnership agreement with FC Barcelona
Milan, Italy - For another season until 30 June 2017
Qatar Airways announced that an agreement with FC Barcelona has been reached to renew the partnership with FC Barcelona’s first team for another season, until 30 June 2017. The airline entered into a... more
PeopleCALC appoints independent non-executive director
Hong Kong, China - It is Chow Kwong Fai
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (“CALC”), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, announced the appointment of Chow Kwong Fai, Edward, JP as an Independent Non-Executive Dir... more
Curiosities“Flying Tigers” land at "Reagan National Airport"
Washington, Usa - The exhibit will run through the end of September at the Gallery Walk in Terminal A
"Ronald Reagan" Washington National Airport unveiled a new art exhibit featuring the work of Haoqin Gong in collaboration with Radford University’s graphic design students and professors. The “Eastern” theme... more
PeopleMetropolitan Waashington Airports Authority: Chryssa Westerlund appointed VP of Marketing and Consumer Strategy
Washington, Usa - Two key initiatives led by her organization in her first year
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Directors on Wednesday approved Chryssa Westerlund as the Airports Authority’s new vice-president of marketing and consumer strategy. She joined t... more
ReportItalian Foreign Affairs Ministry: Undersecretary Amendola in Nice with a flight organized by the Crisis management Unit
Rome, Italy - To visit the citizens injured and to bring the bodies of the Italian victims of the attack back to Italy
Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Vincenzo Amendola, together with the Head of the Farnesina's Crisis Management Unit, Claudio Taffuri, flew yesterday to Niece to bring home the bodies of the... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Saab’s results January-June 2016
Linkoping, Sweden - Market development, strong growth in order bookings, sales and cash flow
Defence and security company Saab presents the results for January-June 2016. Statement by the President and CEO Håkan Buskhe: Market development Growing turmoil around the world is impacting the... more
AirlinesEthiopian adds frequency to New York-Newark
Rome, Italy - From next August 5
Ethiopian Airlines announced that it will add a fourth weekly flight to New York-Newark as of August 5, 2016. Group CEO, Tewolde GebreMariam, said, “We are very pleased to augment a fourth flight frequency t... more