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AirportsCatania Airport (2): Winter schedule, a new airplane and five routes
Catania, Italy - Served by Ryanair to Berlin, Malta, Milan-Malpensa, Perugia and Trieste
Ryanair launched today the Winter schedule of Catania that predicts the introduction of a new airplane (USD 100 million as investment); five new routes, a new link for the Winter to Pisa; extra flights... more
Press releaseAmnesty International and Turkey: media purge threatens freedom of expression
Rome, Italy - The Association expressed its fear for such situation
As the sweeping crackdown in Turkey following a failed coup continues, Amnesty International fears that purges are being extended to censor media houses and journalists, including those critical of government... more
AirlinesAirplanes and strategies. "Private" negotiations Lufthansa-Etihad for the passage of the Air Berlin shares?
Berlin, Germany - The first German airline would acquire from that of Emirate a package through its subsidiary Eurowings
They are also rumours that have not an official aspect yet, but it seems that Etihad is finally succeeding to "Dispose of" at least partially of the shares (currently of nearly 30%) that owns of the second... more
Science and technologyRolls-Royce takes TotalCare digital with Microsoft and Singapore Airlines
London, UK - Collaboration to harness the power of digital technology to transform the aerospace industry
Rolls-Royce and Microsoft Corp. are collaborating to harness the power of digital technology to transform the aerospace industry. This collaboration brings together best-in-class solutions for aerospace... more
Sport aviationAirplanes. "19th FAI World Glider Aerobatic Championships" takes off
Lausanne, Switzerland - Fifty-nine pilots from 15 Nations are competing. The biggest team is Poland with 11 units
The "19th FAI-Fédération Aéronautique Internationale-World Glider Aerobatic Championship" starts on Wednesday 20 July 2016 and will end after a 10-day competition. The competition is the highlight of... more
AirportsHMSHost extends its contract at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (Georgia, USA)
Milan, Italy - To 2032; the Group consolidates in US airports
Through its subsidiary HMSHost, Autogrill Group has won a tender for the 10-year extension (to 2032) of the contract at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, in Georgia (USA). Estimated revenue for... more
Finance and economyCALC closes first ever Jolco diversified financing channels underpin globalisation strategy
Hong Kong, China - Related to two new A-320 airplanes delivered to Pegasus Airlines in June
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (“CALC”), one of the largest independent operating aircraft lessors in China, has closed its first Japanese Operating Lease with a Call Option (“Jolco”) financing related... more
AirportsSchönefeld and Tegel Airports: the start of the Summer holidays from tomorrow to September
Berlin, Germany - It marks the beginning of the tourism high season
The start of the summer holidays in Berlin und Brandenburg this coming Thursday marks the beginning of the tourism high season at Schönefeld and Tegel Airports. Between 21 July and 4 September, the two... more
Science and technologyBoeing, SAA and Mango: first commercial flight in Africa with sustainable aviation biofuel
Johannesburg, South-Africa - It coincided with 100th anniversary and celebrations of the industry worldwide
Boeing, South African Airways (SAA) and low-cost carrier Mango celebrated Africa's first passenger flights with sustainable aviation biofuel. The flights coincided with the industry's 100th anniversary... more
AirportsFraport Group establishes Fraport Aviation Academy at Ljubljana Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - First training courses will start by the end of 2016; new training center to be built by 2018
Fraport AG, via its wholly-owned Aerodrom Ljubljana subsidiary, will establish the Fraport Aviation Academy at Slovenia’s Ljubljana Airport (LJU) by the end of 2016. Aerodrom Ljubljana has received t... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. FAA bans US airlines from using Turkish airspace following failed coup. Notam is valid up the end of August
Washington, Usa - But it will be re-evaluated at the half of next month
The US FAA decided to ban all of US airlines and pilots from using Turkish airpace following the failed coup in the country. The Notam issued by the FAA is valid up to and including August 31, but... more
Airlines"Arm wrestling" Air Malta-ALPA pilots association: unmovable sides
Valletta, Malta - The meeting of yesterday is resulted in a nothing came of it. Expired contracts, but the airline is too much committed with the Alitalia talks..
Actually the meeting of yesterday is resulted in a nothing came of it between Air Malta leadership and Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) regarding the renewal of the contract labour agreement expired last... more
ReportSWISS airplanes: two emergencies in a few hours
Zurich, Switzerland - No problem for passengers. Airplanes landed safely
A CS-100 Bombardier airplane in the Swiss carrier's fleet with 65 passengers on board, has made a turnback that this morning conducted it to Manchester, UK, to return in emergency at the Zurich-Kloten... more
Press releaseAlarm by Amnesty International on Turkey: human rights in grave danger following coup attempt and subsequent crackdown
Rome, Italy - Civilians were also killed when they took to the streets following a call for protest from President Tayyip Erdogan, facing down tanks and helicopters
Human rights in Turkey are in peril following a bloody coup attempt on Friday 15 July, which resulted in the deaths of at least 208 people and almost 8,000 arrests, Amnesty International said. Several... more
HelicoptersRobinson delivers first production R-44 Cadet helicopters to Heliflite Australia
Torrance, Usa - A longtime industry dealer
Robinson Helicopter Company delivered its first two (serial numbers 30002 and 30003) production R-44 Cadet helicopters to Heliflite Australia, a longtime Robinson dealer. The two-place R44 Cadet received... more
AirportsNewly completed NW 25TH street viaduct now provides direct access to Miami cargo area
Miami, Usa - A $63 million project that now allows approximately 5,000 cargo trucks daily to travel directly to and from the International Airport and avoid local traffic congestion
On July 15, officials from Miami-Dade County, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Doral celebrated the completion of the elevated NW 25th Street Viaduct, a $63 million project... more
ReportRome: Farnesina confirms death of five Italians in the attack in Nice
Rome, Italy - The identification of four victims confirmed during the night, while yesterday evening that of the first one
The Foreign Ministry informs that during the night the French Authorities have confirmed the identification of four more Italians among the victims of the Nice massacre: Carla Gaveglio, Maria Grazia Ascoli,... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM strengthens its joint-venture with China Eastern Airlines
Rome, Italy - New agreements on Amsterdam-Shanghai route operated by Dutch and Chinese carriers
On 1 July 2016, Air France-KLM signed a new agreement with China Eastern Airlines which now includes the Dutch carrier as part of the existing joint-venture between French and Chinese airlines. The addition... more
Sport aviationPerlan Mission II sets sail for Argentina to begin glider airplane flights aimed at edge of space
Herndon, Usa - Pilots will look for stratospheric mountain waves in Patagonia
The Perlan 2 stratospheric glider has gone to sea, departing the United States aboard a container ship on the first leg of a journey that will end in El Calafate, Argentina, by mid-August. The journey... more
ReportLibyan Armed Forces' helicopter crashed: four victims
Bengasi, Libya - Still confusion on model and causes: crash of enemy fire?
It crashed yesterday morning at Al-Magrun, 70 miles at West of the Bengasi center, during a war action that saw a fight the Governmental forces led by Libyan General Khalifa Belqasim Haftar and those by... more
CargoAirplanes. IATA and FIATA announce new air cargo program
Geneva, Switzerland - The phased rollout of IFACP will begin in early 2017 with Canada as the pilot country
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) announce that an agreement has been signed by Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director G... more
AirportsCologne-Bonn celebrates Air Arabia Maroc’s fifth anniversary
Cologne, Germany - After launching the route on 30 June, 2011
Air Arabia Maroc, the Moroccan low-cost carrier, has celebrated its fifth year of flights from Cologne-Bonn to Nador, after launching the route on 30 June, 2011. Since the service began, the airline has... more
HelicoptersFAA approves Garmin GTX 335 and GTX 345 transponders for Robinson Helicopters
Torrance, Usa - For all its three models: R-22, R-44 and R-66
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) approves Garmin’s GTX 335 and 345 Mode S transponders for use in R-22, R-44 and R-66 helicopters. The newly approved transponders meet impending ADS-B Out regulations w... more
AirlinesAlitalia returns to China: new direct Rome to Beijing flight takes off today
Rome, Italy - After a three year absence
Alitalia today began direct, non-stop flights from Rome to Beijing after a three year absence on the route between the two capital cities. Its first direct flight from Rome to Beijing took off at 2:20... more
ReportEmergency landing for Hawaiian airplane with 293 on board -VIDEO
Tokyo, Japan - Due to a malfunction to the hydraulic system, discovered half an hour after take-off
The captain of an A-330/243 airplane, flight HA458 with 293 people on board made this morning (Italian local hour) a turnback to the departing airport, in Tokyo-Haneda, after that a half an hour from taking-off... more
AirportsRome-Fiumicino Airport. Airplane towed by human force of the operators. New film by "Fantozzi" or comical reality? -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - It happened yesterday. In the place of the service towing, the muscular arms of the Aviapartner's workmen
Director: "Anonymous" (but with name and surname). Year: 2016. Story: July 17 ("A bad luck day"), at 3:10pm, a dozens of representatives push an airplane on the taking off runway with human force and effort... more
AirportsEmirates to operate One-Off A-380 aircraft flight to Chicago
Dubai, UAE - The carrier invited to test O’Hare’s airplane operations for a One-Time commercial flight on 19th July 2016
For the first time in the airport’s history, on July 19 2016 Emirates will fly one of its flagship A-380 aircraft into Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. The airline has been invited by O’Hare Interna... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Turkish Airlines: official statement on its flights
Istanbul, Turkey - Useful news for the tourist with tickets
To valued Passengers Provided that: Flights operated by Turkish Airlines' airplanes (including AnadoluJet trademark ) Flights departing/arriving to Turkey (including domestic flights) and/or transit... more
ReportAirplanes and terrorism. Evacuation at Nice Airport: alarm passed -VIDEO
Nice, France - Probably an abandoned suitcase in the baggage area has made to begin the measure
It's enough a suitcase seem left unsupervised in the baggage zone to make to start an alarm a few hours ago at Nice airport, after a massacre occurred yesterday evening on the famous Promenade des Anglais... more
IndustryCzech Aero Vodochody "Gazump" to Leonardo-Finmeccanica?
Farnborough, UK - A new theory of collaboration between Boeing and the Prague's industry arises
The main Czech aeronautical industry Aero Vodochody could become supplier of Boeing for the carbon fibre aerostructure sector? According to "Il Sole 24 Ore" reported in an article signed by Gianni Dragoni,... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing celebrates 100 years at "Farnborough Air Show". Its "Centennial" pavilion open through July 17
Farnborough, UK - Multi-billion dollar commercial, defense orders
Boeing celebrates its centennial today amid a highly successful "2016 Farnborough International Airshow" that has seen multi-billion dollar orders and commitments across the company, including defense... more
AirlinesWizz Air strikes engine deal with P&W for A-321neo airplanes
Budapest, Hungary - It will equip its 110 aircraft with PurePower Geared Turbofan
Wizz Air Holdings announced that, following a competitive selection process, it has agreed with Pratt & Whitney to equip its 110 A-321neo aircraft with Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower Geared Turbofan engines. D... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures: June and first Half 2016
Frankfurt, Germany - Cargo throughput on the rise
In June 2016, a total of 5.5 million passengers passed through Frankfurt Airport (FRA) -a drop of 4.1 percent compared to the strong June month of the previous year-. Almost half a percentage point of... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Qatar Airways Group announced results for the FY 2016
Doha, Qatar - Revenues up 4.3 per cent
Qatar Airways Group announced a 3 billion QAR operating profit for fiscal year 2016 -nearly three times greater than fiscal 2015 profit of 1.1 billion QAR, resulting in an 8.6 per cent operating profit... more
IndustryAirbus DS authorises Turkish Air Force as regional support centre for CN-235 aircraft
Seville, Spain - The industry and Roketsan to integrate weapon systems on C-295W
Airbus Defence and Space has authorised the Turkish Air Force’s 2nd Air Supply and Maintenance Centre (2nd ASMC) in Kayseri as a regional support and maintenance centre for CN-235 aircraft following a... more
ReportAttack in Nice: the Farnesina immediately activated its Crisis Management Unit
Rome, Italy - In close contact with the local authorities and checking the possible involvement of Italian citizens
Following the tragic events in Nice, the Farnesina immediataly activated its Crisis Management Unit which, in close contact with the Consulate, the Embassy in Paris and the local authorities, is following... more
AirportsBerlin Airport: 15.2 million passengers in the first six months of the year
Berlin, Germany - Schönefeld continues to display strong growth
Passenger figures have continued to rise in Berlin: in the first six months of the year passenger numbers rose by 11 per cent. Since the beginning of the year, 15.2 million passengers have departed from... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and airlines. Qatar Airways signs Meridiana agreement
Milan, Italy - Reached during "Farnborough Air Show 2016"
Qatar Airways announced today that it has signed a contribution and shareholders agreement with Alisarda, the parent company of Meridiana. The agreement provides for Qatar Airways to purchase 49 per cent... more
Fair and showsFarnborough: Norwegian selects 30 A-321LR airplanes, ALAFCO upsizes to A-321neo,
Farnborough, UK - Three orders announced during the air show
Norwegian selects 30 A-321LR airplanes for first transatlantic routes, ALAFCO upsizes to A-321neo and Aer Lingus adds two A-330/300s to its future fleet. Norwegian One of the largest low-cost carriers... more
Fair and showsThe Italian ALA at "Farnborough International Airshow 2016"
Farnborough, UK - The industry consolidated its acquisition of the Anglo-French STAG Group
ALA (Advanced Logistics for Aerospace), Italian specialist in distribution, logistics and service provision for the aerospace industry, consolidated its acquisition of the Anglo-French STAG Group through... more
Fair and showsBoeing Business Jets announces orders for two BBJ MAX 8 airplanes
Farnborough, UK - Momentum continues to grow for this program with 12 orders, including first in North America
Boeing Business Jets announced at the "2016 Farnborough International Air Show", the sale of two BBJ MAX 8 airplanes. The recently booked BBJ MAX 8s were ordered by two separate undisclosed customers,... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and air shows. Airbus: "Rich" orders at "Farnborough 2016"
Farnborough, UK - For a worth of a total of USD 35 billion
During the "2016 Farnborough Air Show" (July 11-17), Airbus won USD 35 billion worth of business for a total of 279 aircraft, covering by single-aisle and widebody aircraft families. The deals comprise... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and agreements. IATA signs MoU with the African Union Commission
Geneva, Switzerland - It focuses on the exchange of information, expertise and capabilities in a number of areas
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and The African Union Commission (AU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand strategic cooperation to further the continent’s economic a... more
HelicoptersRoyal Bhutan Helicopter Services Limited takes delivery of its second H-130
Thimphu, Bhutan - More than 400 passengers transported since start of operations in November last year
Royal Bhutan Helicopter Services Limited (RBHSL) has received its second H+130 on 21 June, after the first has entered the Kingdom end of October last year. The new aircraft will join the first to perform... more
Fair and showsContract signed to supply Canada with a nationwide weather radar system network
Farnborough, UK - Several opportunities in naval, aeronautic and helicopter sectors
Leonardo-Finmeccanica, through its German subsidiary Selex ES, has been awarded a contract from Public Works and Government Services Canada to supply Environment and Climate Change Canada with a weather... more
Fair and showsBoeing and Air Europa announce order for 20 B-737 MAX 8 airplanes
Farnborough, UK - Carrier the first Spanish operator to order MAX model
Boeing and Air Europa announced yesterday an order for 20 B-737 MAX 8 airplanes at the "2016 Farnborough International Airshow". The order was previously attributed to an unidentified customer on its Orders... more
Fair and showsAirbus Group and Local Motors name five winners of Next-Generation commercial drone competition
Farnborough, UK - Launched in April
Airbus Group and Local Motors announced yesterday during a ceremony held at the "Farnborough International Airshow" the winners of the “Airbus Cargo Drone Challenge”, a co-creation competition for the... more
CuriositiesHindus welcome yoga space at Vancouver Airport
Vancouver, Canada - Applauded launching of a pilot program to test a tranquil area for travellers
Hindus have applauded launching of a pilot program to test a tranquil yoga space for travellers at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), a major international airport in Canada, calling it a step in the... more
Fair and showsEuropean and Asian Universities join Airbus Group University partner programme
Farnborough, UK - Total number of member to 16 universities based around the world
Airbus Group today announced new members of the Airbus Group University Partner Programme at the "2016 Farnborough Airshow". Imperial College London, the Indian Institute of Science (Bangalore) and the... more
Fair and showsAirbus demonstrates aircraft inspection by drone at Farnborough -VIDEO
Farnborough, UK - Innovation and digitalisation for production ramp up
Airbus has demonstrated aircraft visual inspection using a drone at the "Farnborough Airshow". The drone, equipped with a high definition camera, performs visual inspection for the upper part of the aircraft.... more