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Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. "Farnborough International Air Show" opens today -VIDEO
London, UK - First days dedicated to the industries, the last ones open to the public
The "Farnborough International Airshow" is a week-long event (July 11-17, 2016) that combines a major trade exhibition for the aerospace and defence industries with a public airshow. The event is held... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane takes off to cross the Mediterranean Sea and reach North Africa
Seville, Spain - After crossing America and the Atlantic
After crossing America and recently the Atlantic Ocean without a single drop of fuel, Solar Impulse 2 –the solar airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg– took off from Spain earl... more
Fair and showsFull Ice Protection System certification for the AW-189 helicopter
Farnborough, UK - It is the first super-medium class aircraft to have a FIPS
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the AW-189’s Full Ice Protection System (FIPS) clearing the way for the aircraft to operate in full icing conditions w... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines received 14th B-787 Dreamliner airplane
Rome, Italy - Named "Colonel Robinson"
Ethiopian Airlines, the African airline, announced that it has received in the last days its 14th B-787 Dreamliner airplane named "Colonel Robinson", leased from AWAS, carrying humanitarian aid. The... more
Fair and showsThe new M-346FT airplane unveiled at the "Farnborough Air Show"
Farnborought, UK - Aermacchi M-346FT -Fighter Trainer- will be the name of the new aircraft
World’s first for the Aermacchi M-346FT aircraft of Leonardo Finmeccanica that makes its official debut at "Farnborough Air Show" that opens today July 11th. It is the multi-role version of the M-346 w... more
Fair and showsLeonardo-Finmeccanica at the "2016 Farnborough International Airshow"
London, UK - Showcasing its new name, company reorganization and broad range of products
Leonardo-Finmeccanica is a key exhibitor at the "2016 Farnborough International Airshow" which takes place in the UK from 11 to 17 July with a new profile, the result of the deep reorganization of the... more
IndustryBoeing: "Lacks" in the production of the B-787 airplane fuselage in Grottaglie. Finmeccanica answers...
Rome, Italy - Result of "Unacceptable sabotage and boycott acts" for which has been "Presented a notification to the Magistrature"
"Dear Mr Moretti, earlier this year I sent you a letter that highlights the importance of the fact that Finmeccanica would improve in a sustained manner the product quality and manufacturing flow time.... more
SecurityLeonardo-Finmeccanica at Warsaw NATO Summit with NATO AGS system
Warsaw, Poland - The industry is responsible for the ground control centres which gather and distribute the information coming from the surveillance remotely piloted aircraft
Leonardo-Finmeccanica is at the frontline in the realisation of the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) system which, for the first time ever will be presented to heads of state and Senior officials... more
ReportAirplanes and helicopters. Gunfire in Dallas: FAA limits air space. 5 policemen killed -VIDEO
Dallas, USA - Only the flight by Police is allowed
Limited air space by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that following to a shooting during a protest last night (Italian hour) in Dallas that has seen involved at least 11 policemen and a not... more
AirportsAirplanes and results. Italy. Lamezia Terme airport: passengers growth in June
Lamezia Terme, Italy - Positive report for the traffic at the Calabrian airport
A positive report for the passenger-traffic at the Lamezia Terme Airport (Calabria Region, in Italy) that closes June with a growth of 7,6% compared to the same period of 2015 equal to 247,082 the total... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports second-quarter deliveries
Chicago, Usa - In its commercial and defense operations
The Boeing Company announced yesterday deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the second quarter of 2016. Major program deliveries during the second quarter were as follows: Major... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV on the public offer and listing project: CONSOB authorizes publication of prospectus
Rome, Italy - The Securities Note and Summary Note, together with the Registration Document already approved by the regulator
CONSOB, the Italian financial markets regulator, has yesterday approved the Securities Note and Summary Note in connection with the public offer and listing project, for the listing of the ordinary shares... more
AirlinesAirplanes. US-Cuba: Dot select provisional air carriers for service to Havana
Washington, USA - The announcement today by the same department, after the thaw of the July 2015
As part of the Obama Administration's historic effort to normalize relations with Cuba, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) today proposed to select eight US airlines to begin scheduled flights between... more
IndustryBoeing and ANA highlight B-787/9 Dreamliner airplane capabilities -VIDEO
Washington, Usa - The aircraft will perform at "2016 Farnborough International Airshow"
Boeing and ANA (All Nippon Airways) today released the 2016 B-787/9 Dreamliner Flight Demonstration video. The same ANA airplane is scheduled to perform demonstration flights July 11-13 at the "Farnborough... more
Discussions80th anniversary of Frankfurt Airport: from a grass airstrip to a global aviation hub
Frnkfurt, Germany - Today it serves more than 60 million passengers a year
Exactly 80 years ago –on July 8, 1936– Frankfurt Airport (FRA) was officially opened at its current location, when a Junkers JU- 52/3m aircraft made its first landing at FRA. Over the time, Frankfurt Air... more
IndustryCanada’s AirSprint signs order for up to 12 Embraer Business Jet aircraft
Calgary, Canada - This agreement has an estimated value of USD 198 million
Embraer Executive Jets announced yesterday that AirSprint, a privately held fractional aircraft ownership company based in Calgary, Alberta, signed a purchase agreement for up to 12 Legacy 450, which consists... more
PeopleRailway massacre in Viareggio. M5S (Italian movement) asks "The suspension of the title (Cavaliere del Lavoro) as honour to Mauro Moretti" (today in Leonardo-Finmeccanica)
Florence, Italy - The Regional Council approving the motion by the Movement is committed to inform the matter to Government
All the political forces of the Tuscan Regional Council have approved yesterday the motion with which the Movimento 5 Stelle (M5S) asked to the town council to point out to the Government the request of... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and results. IATA: moderating demand trend continues in May
Geneva, Switzerland - RPK rose 4.6%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 4.6%, compared to the... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Italian ENAV submits to Borsa Italiana the application for admission to listing of the company's shares on SE
Rome, Italy - The company had previously submitted to CONSOB a request to approve its Registration Document that has been approved and published by the regulator
ENAV SpA (Italian Flight Assistance Company) announces that it has today filed with Borsa Italiana an application for the admission to list and trade its shares on the Mercato Telematico Azionario segment... more
AirportsAirplanes and results. Aci Europe: mixed fortunes for airport traffic during May
Brussels, Belgium - Breakdown by traffic category
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for May 2016. This is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights to and... more
SecurityUN: Italy to sit on the Security Council in 2017 -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - With the Netherlands agreed on holding one year each
Italy to sit on the Security Council in 2017. Italy and the Netherlands agree on holding one year each the seat as non-Permanent Member of the UN Security Council. Below, the video: more
AirportsVenice becomes Budapest Airport’s latest destination with easyJet
Budapest, Hungary - With a thrice-weekly service from 31 October
Having already celebrated 14 new links during this summer season, Budapest Airport lines up another network enhancement and has announced easyJet’s first link to Italy from the capital city airport. S... more
CargoAirplanes and transport. IATA: air freight demand growth slows in May
Geneva, Switzerland - Across all regions with the exception of Europe and the Middle East
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released global air freight data showing that demand measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) slowed in May with growth falling to 0.9% year-on-year.... more
Finance and economyCALC repurchases convertible bonds constantly optimising its financial position
Hong Kong, China - The lessor entered into separate agreements with investors
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC”), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, entered into separate repurchase agreements with investors to repurchase con... more
AerospaceJUNO, destination reached. The NASA probe, born from an intense cooperation with Italian partners, has successfully entered Jupiter’s orbit
Rome, Italy - After a journey and about three billions kilometers distant and lasting almost five years
After a journey, started on August 5 of 2011, about three billions kilometers distant and lasting almost five years, JUNO has reached its destination. On June, 4th 2016, at 8:53 pm (California time – i... more
ReportMinister Gentiloni and President Mattarella greet the return of the bodies of the Italian citizens -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - "The legal benefits for the victims of terrorism apply to our fellow-citizens killed abroad", the commitment on behalf of the minister with the President Mattarella
"Together with President Mattarella and on behalf of the government I have committed to assure that the legal benefits for the victims of terrorism apply to our fellow-citizens killed abroad. It is a dutiful... more
AirlinesA-380 airplane. Emirates redoubles the daily Dubai-Los Angeles-VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - The first service began flights to Vienna on same day
Emirates launched its second daily A-380 aircraft service from Dubai International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on Friday touching down just shortly after 8:00pm local time on 1st July.... more
IndustryFincantieri delivers the submarine "Pietro Venuti"
Trieste, Italy - It is the third of the U212A “Todaro” class
The submarine “Pietro Venuti” was delivered today at Fincantieri’s shipyard of Muggiano (La Spezia). It is the third of the U212A “Todaro” class, a series of four sister units which the Central Unit for... more
IndustryTAS has set up an Innovation Cluster
Rome, Italy - A creativity catalyzer and accelerator at the heart of its strategy
Thales Alenia Space (TAS) has set up an Innovation Cluster tasked with accelerating the development of innovative projects. Open to all employees, at all levels across the company, this participative initiative... more
Press releaseAirplane. State aid: Commission clears public financing for Italian ground handler Airport Handling
Brussels, Belgium - Finds no economic continuity with SEA Handling
Following an in-depth investigation opened in July 2014 the European Commission has concluded that a €25 million capital injection into the Italian company Airport Handling from its state-owned parent c... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. 60th edition of IATA World Air Transport statistics released
Montreal, Canada - India sees highest domestic market growth in 2015
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced industry performance statistics for 2015 showing that, among the world’s largest domestic markets, India had the fastest domestic passenger g... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport sees passenger growth for 1H2016
Liverpool, UK - This year has seen two new operators commence services
Figures released today show that in June over 11% more passengers chose to fly through Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) compared to June 2015 taking growth at Liverpool to 15% for the first six months... more
IndustryAirplanes. ATR inaugurates new facility for the maintenance at Toulouse
Toulouse, France - OSAC-certified for such kind of activity, overhaul, repair and those connected included
ATR yesterday inaugurated its new aeronautical maintenance site in the presence of local officials, upon approvation by OSAC (appointed on behalf of the body for civil aviation to grant such type of certifcates). The... more
PeopleAirbus Group prepares the next generation of “Airnovators”
Toulouse, France - Students from 17 different countries to participate
Airbus Group will hold its “Airnovation Summer Academy” with its partner programme member, the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), from 3-8 July 2016. The Summer Academy will bring together 40... more
CuriositiesBerlin-Schönefeld Airport: new multistorey car park
Berlin, Germany - 2,000 extra spaces for passengers flying from Schönefeld
As of 1 July, travellers flying from Berlin-Schönefeld Airport have an additional multistorey car park at their disposal. The multistorey car park P3 at the BER is located directly in front of the terminal... more
AirportsBudapest Airport goes east with Asiana Airlines
Budapest, Hungary - The carrier will now play an important role in the growth of the economic ties of the two countries
Last year Hungary welcomed more than 100,000 visitors from Korea, most arriving by land; last Friday, Budapest Airport welcomed its first direct connection to South Korea, launching a weekly service to... more
AirportsOpening of new duty-free shop opens in September at Oslo Airport
Oslo, Norway - In April 2017, the new Airport will be fully operational
When the new duty-free shop for arriving passengers is opened at Oslo Airport in early September, they will experience a more spacious and inviting shop. In April 2017, the new Oslo Airport will be fully... more
PeopleStéphane Mayer elected as GICAT’s new Chairman
Paris, France - He takes over from Stefano Chmielewski
At the Annual General Assembly of 30th June 2016 held at the Ecole Militaire, Stéphane Mayer, CEO of Nexter Systems, was unanimously elected as Chairman of the Groupement des Industries Françaises de D... more
AirlinesChalair Aviation takes off on maiden flight from Hamburg Airport to Antwerp
Hamburg, Germany - French airline launches route with five services per week
As of 11 July, the Hamburg–Antwerp route, so popular with business travellers, will return to Hamburg Airport’s route network after a brief interruption. The airline Chalair Aviation will be operating a d... more
PeopleVisit to Tripoli by the Italian Undersecretary Amendola for institutional meetings. Enac, Enav: signed an agreement to redevelop air navigation
Rome, Italy - The visit paves the way for reinforcing bilateral consultations in all sectors of activity
Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Vincenzo Amendola, travelled to Tripoli where the newly installed Libyan Authorities are engaged in a sensitive struggle to stabilise the Country and eradicate... more
AccidentsRussia. IL-76 airplane wreckage, disappeared last Friday in firefighting operations, found
Moscow, Russia - All ten occupants dead
The wreckage of the Russian IL-76 airplane have been found yesterday. The aircraft was taken off from its Siberian base of Irkutsk with 10 people on board for a firefighting operation in the district of... more
Press releaseAirplanes. Vueling disruptions on the Rome-Palermo links: Italian ENAC convened today the airline to verifications schedule for the Summer season
Rome, Italy - An urgent control of the origin of the hardships and of the successive corrective actions implemented by the carrier
"Regarding the hardships of the Vueling airline happened between last Friday and Saturday and that have caused cancellations and delays of the flights, in particular between Palermo and Rome-Fiumicino,... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian unions (Anpac, Anpav, Usb): Alitalia's crew staff on strike tomorrow
Rome, Italy - From 11am to 3pm
"Alitalia lost a lot of money despite years and years of continuous sacrifices by workers, thousand of jobs finished and huge costs supported by the community, while the competitors make profits. Pilots... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Jean-Marc Janaillac appointed Chairman and CEO of Air France-KLM
Paris, France - With effect from 4 July 2016
The Board of Directors has decided during its meeting held on June 22, 2016 to appoint Jean Marc Janaillac as Director and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air France-KLM in replacement of Alexandre... more
AccidentsEgyptair airplane: the "Lethbridge" ship recovers the victims' remains -2 VIDEO
Cairo, Egypt - The examination of the black boxes has confirmed the smoke in the cockpit
The Egyptian inquiry commission appointed for the investigation on the Egyptair airplane crash flight 804, unveiled in a note in these hours that the "John Lethbridge" oceanographical ship involved in... more
CuriositiesAirplanes. Lufthansa Cargo greets Italy with “Buongiorno”
Milan, Italy - MD-11 freighter becomes flying ambassador
A Lufthansa Cargo MD-11 freighter will carry the name “Buongiorno Italy” (“Good day, Italy”) around the world in the future. The aircraft with the official registration D-ALCM was named by Thomas Egenolf... more
ReportRussia: IL-76 fireghting airplane disappeared from the radar, 10 on board. Airplanes and helicopters to search it
Moscow, Russia - In the region of Irkutsk; the aircraft was loaded of fire-estinguishing foam. Another Ilyushin 76 and two SSJ-100s ready to take off with rescue teams
The Russian Emergency situations ministry informed to have declared in these hours diseappeared an Ilyushin IL-76 airplane involved in firefighting operations on Bayanday, in the Irkutsk region. It was... more
AirlinesBrexit. EasyJet organizes relocation "Lock, stock and barrel", baggages and airplanes? Not for now, but...
London, UK - The rumours cleared by the airline: "The formal procedure to obtain a COA started"
We said in this discussion published by AVIONEWS: Brexit provokes the exit by the English airlines from the European Common Aviation Area, and then the renegotiations of the agreements with EU or with... more
DiscussionsAirports. Attack at "Ataturk": Turkey pays for the Erdogan's evil policy
Rome, Italy - Accused by many sides of "Two faced" on the Syrian matter and always hanging in the balance between East and West according to the wind blows
What happened last June 28 at the Istanbul-"Ataturk" airport is without doubt the answer of the terrorism to the excuses advanced (with bad grace) by the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to President... more
CuriositiesEmirates completes 33 aircraft makeovers in 12 months -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - 13% of its entire fleet
The Emirates Aircraft Appearance Centre, the world’s largest aircraft painting facility owned by an airline, has completely stripped and repainted 33 aircraft last year, or 13% of its fleet. During t... more