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Fair and showsLeonardo-Finmeccanica presents at "Eurosatory 2016"
Paris, France - Media, defence systems and equipment on display highligh the technology that will equip the ground forces of the future
Leonardo-Finmeccanica attends the "Eurosatory exhibition" in Paris (June 13 to 17), a benchmark international event for ground-based defence and security technologies. The focus of Leonardo’s presence a... more
HelicoptersChinese consortium acquires 100 H-135 helicopters
Beijing, China - To be assembled in China over the next 10 years
A Chinese consortium made up of China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (Cas), Qingdao United General Aviation Industrial Development Company (Qingdao United) and CITIC Offshore Helicopter Co. Ltd (COHC)... more
Military aviationBaltic countries and Poland are in talks with defense contractors for the creation of a regional anti-Russian aircraft missile shield
Moscow, Russia - The countries try to limit Kremlin army deployed on the borders
Baltic countries and Poland are in talks with defense contractors for the creation of a regional anti-aircraft missile shield to protect the by the advance of Russia, whose troops surrounded the borders... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft landed in NY, completing the crossing of the USA -VIDEO
New York City, USA - Flight time: 4 hours and 41 minutes
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) – the first solar airplane capable of flying day and night without using a drop of fuel– left Lehigh Valley International Airport, Pennsylvania, late Friday evening and landed at... more
Fair and showsCIO-IVECO Oto Melara: Centauro II presented at "Eurosatory"
Paris, France - The Consortium displays the latest and most innovative achievements in the field of armoured vehicles
"Eurosatory 2016" gives the Iveco–Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) the opportunity to display the latest and most innovative achievements in the field of armoured vehicles. CIO presents in Paris its newly d... more
SecurityShanghai Airport. "Molotov" bottle thrown against check-in desks
Shanghai, China - Five injuried. The bomber attempted to commit suicide after the attack
An unknown thirty years old man has caused panic at the international Airport of Shanghai-Pudong in China, throwing a bottle of beer filled with the explosive charge against the check-in desks of Thai... more
Fair and showsAircraft. Air shows and exhibitions in the second week in June
Rome, Italy - Many events as of today to next Sunday in the world
Aircraft 13-17 June "Eurosatory 2016" Defence and Security International Exhibition The Land & Airland Solution, Paris, France 15 Jun Québec City Snowbirds Display Quebec City, Quebec, Canada 17-18... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Etihad could hold more shares in Alitalia: new European agreements overcome the threshold of 49%
Rome, Italy - The hypothesis of minister of transport Delrio "We are talking of the next five years"
There is a possible way of overcoming the threshold of 49% held by Etihad in Alitalia. New European agreements approved few days ago eliminate the maximum threshold of 49%, an innovation that is part of... more
Fair and showsAircraft. "Eurosatory 2016" takes place from June 13 to 17 -VIDEO
Paris, France - The event is dedicated to defence and security sectors
"Eurosatory 2016" in its 25th edition is the defence and security international exhibition and the land & airland solution. It takes place this week (from June 13 to 17 in Paris). Among the exhibitors... more
Civil aviationAirplanes, air rights and refunds (2). IATA: industry welcomes clarity on EU passenger
Geneva, Switzerland - Fundamental changes still needed
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the publication of Interpretative Guidelines on Regulation 261/2004 by the European Commission which brings greater clarity to the European Union’s p... more
Press releaseAirplanes and Air Passenger Rights: EC wants better enforcement of rules ahead of Summer holidays
Brussels, Belgium - The guidelines will apply pending the adoption and entry into force of the new legislation proposed by the Commission in 2013
As millions of European citizens will be travelling during the summer period, today the Commission is taking action for the better enforcement of air passenger rights in the European Union. New guidelines... more
Civil aviationAirplanes, air passenger rights and refunds (3). IACA: step forward towards legal clarity in this field
Brussels, Belgium - It hopes that this guidance will end the confusion created by court cases
The International Air Carrier Association (IACA) welcomes the publication today of the European Commission’s interpretative Guidelines on EU Regulation 261/2004. The Association considers that this i... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport: passenger growth continues in May
Liverpool, UK - With 10% increase
Growth in passenger throughput has continued at Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) throughout 2016, with latest figures for May showing 10% more passengers choosing to fly through LJLA compared to... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in May 2016: traffic slows amid restrained tourist bookings
Frankfurt, Germany - FRA affected by numerous weather-related flight cancellations
With 5.3 million passengers served in May 2016, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) saw passenger figures decline by 5.5 percent compared to the strong equivalent month of the previous year. This slowdown primarily... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Embraer announces CEO succession
San Josè dos Campos, Brazil - Continuing the work developed by Frederico Fleury Curado in the last decade
Embraer announces that it has commenced the succession process for its CEO position, continuing the work developed by Frederico Fleury Curado in the last decade. Paulo Cesar de Souza e Silva, an Embraer... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA to the Polish industry leaders: help us to improve airspace efficiency in Poland
Rzeszow, Poland - The aim: € 6 billion and 65,000 jobs annually in 2035 if the system will be modernized
Representatives of industries involved in Poland’s aerospace sector, and other businesses that use air transport, met in Rzeszow this week to highlight the value of aviation for Poland and focus on improvements t... more
SecurityFAA encourages aircraft pilots suffering from mental diseases
Washington, USA - Yesterday the plea call of the institution: intensify the training of aeronautical doctors
What to do to erase the stigma that hovers around mental illness and psychopathy in the transport sector? Many aircraft pilots are afraid of being branded for life, for this by FAA leaders arrived yesterday... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and protests. Air France and strike action by pilots: traffic forecast for tomorrow
Paris, France - 7000 employees are mobilized to assist customers
Strike action by pilots: traffic forecast for Saturday 11 June 2016 • Air France expects to operate more than 80% of its flights: • more than 90% of its long-haul flights • 90% of its domestic fligh... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and protests. No strike at Oslo Airport today
Oslo, Norway - Agreement has been reached in negotiations between NHO Service and Parat
There is no strike today as agreement has been reached in negotiations between NHO Service and Parat. Oslo Airport therefore remains open as usual, although there may be some minor delays in air traffic. Until... more
IndustryThe Israeli Ministry of Defence visits Venegono for the delivery of the last of 30 Israeli M-346 aircraft, in less than two years
Rome, Italy - The Israeli Air Force has already undertaken more than 10,000 flights with these airplanes for a total of 7,500 hours
CEO and General Manager of Leonardo-Finmeccanica Mauro Moretti recently welcomed Brig. Gen. Shmuel Tzuker of the Israeli Ministry of Defence to the Leonardo-Finmeccanica Venegono Superiore facility in... more
IndustryKorean Air and P&W open world's largest engine test facility in Korea
Seoul, Korea - The second phase of the project is the construction of the Engine Maintenance Plant
One of the world’s largest and most advanced aero-engine test facility has opened in Korea and the Incheon Aviation Tech Co. LTD (IAT), which is a joint-venture between Korean Air and aerospace manufacturer P... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. TAP and JetBlue start codeshare services
Rome, Italy - As part of their commercial cooperation
TAP Portugal, the Portuguese airline, announced it has signed a code-share agreement with North America-based JetBlue, New York’s Hometown Airline, as part of their commercial cooperation, which will a... more
SecurityTecnam P-2002JF aircraft crashes: technical meeting promoted by the Italian ANSV
Rome, Italy - Finalized to sharing operating evidences emerged in crashes that have involved this model
ANSV, the Italian Air Safety Board, informed that a meeting took place last June 7 at its own offices. The gathering was among the investigative authorities for the civil aviation safety, finalized to... more
AirlinesAircraft. Alitalia could buy Air Malta. Islanders hostile to the project; fear of cut-offs
Rome, Italy - The skepticism of the president of Maltese the hoteliers and restaurateurs Tony Zahra
Alitalia could be in Air Malta: the decision had been announced by time and confirmed by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding last month between representatives of the two air carriers. On May... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Two international carriers stop flights to Nigeria
London, Great Britain - Further uphill the rampant economic crisis and country currency restrictions
United Airlines stops its daily flights between Lagos, Nigeria's capital, and Houston in the United States. The decision of the US carrier was followed by that of Iberia, Spanish airline, which has cancelled... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. ACI Europe releases new analysis hitting back at airline accusations
Brussels, Belgium - The Top 21 airports in EU & EFTA invested over € 53 billion (2005-2015)
European airport trade association ACI EUROPE today released fresh analysis that reveals that the top 21 airports (Amsterdam-Schiphol, Barcelona, Berlin-Tegel, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dublin, Duesseldorf,... more
AirlinesKorean Air announces network enhancements
Seoul, Korea - Already from March but also as of September and December of this year
In response to competition in the global aviation market, Korean Air has announced some network realignment. Commencing December 2016, the airline will introduce direct flights to Delhi, the capital... more
Military aviationUS Air Force projects an anti-collision device of last generation for fighter aircraft
Washinton, Usa - The new technology will let F-16 avoid crashes redirecting automatically the route
Following several fatal accidents that involved American attack aircraft, the US Air Force will design an aircraft anti-collision device of last generation. The intention of exploring new technologies... more
ConferencesENAV, airplanes and technology. Sesar SWIM demonstration: global partners deliver digitised and connected aviation
Rome, Italy - More than 150 visitors yesterday and today
Aviation is going digital as demonstrated by SESAR and more than 40 organisations from around the globe. Together they showed are how seamless and connected aviation information exchange is possible across... more
Press releaseAlitalia: its declaration about new uniforms
Rome, Italy - The affirmations of some unions are serious and totally without any foundation
"The affirmations of some unions about the flammability risk of the new Alitalia's uniforms are serious, not supported by any real fact and then totally without any foundation. The uniforms have passed... more
AccidentsAircraft accident in Moscow region, the pilot seems to be dead - VIDEO
Moscow, Russia - A Sukhoi Su-27 crashed today, it was confirmed by the ministry of defense
A Sukhoi Su-27 attack interceptor and air superiority fighter aircraft of Soviet production, which was conducting a training flight crashed today in Pushkinsky District in the Moscow region at a distance... more
CuriositiesCityJet SSJ-100 airplane carried the Ireland football team to "Euro 2016"
Venice, Italy - Following the delivery ceremony held in May in Venice (Italy)
On June 8th, the Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplane operated by CityJet carried the Ireland national football team to Paris for the "European Championship 2016". The brand-new aircraft flying the Irish squad... more
AirportsSold former Athens-Ellinikon airport for EUR 915 million
Athens, Greece - Ellinikon given to a Greek-Emirates-Chinese consortium of companies: 1.5 billion of investment on their charge
About 3000 refugees will be moved from the former Athens-Ellinikon Airport, now converted in an hostel to host the refugees, to make its way for a privatization agreement of 915 million Euros that will... more
Civil aviationRussia presents a new civil aircraft: the Kremlin aims to reduce dependency from West
Moscow, Russia - MC-21 will be produced by Irkut that has already received 175 orders, 50 of which with air carrier Aeroflot
Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev has presided over the maiden ceremony of the new MC-21 passenger aircraft built by the Soviet manufacturer Irkut, which so far has received a total of 175 orders,... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia, where is the respect towards the "Weak"? The carrier leaves Down's syndrome younger without assistance
Rome, Italy - Do guys suffering from this syndrome lost their rights? The odyssey of a boy
A Down's syndrom guy just turned 18 years old according to airline Alitalia regulation could no longer enjoy the caring service that is rightfully his. This is what would emerge as a result of an incident... more
Science and technology"Meta-skin" anti-radar system. The new material will surpass even the one used of military aircraft
Washington, Usa - According to experts it could replace in future all existing stealth technology
A team of experts from Iowa State University published a research paper about the use of a new flexible silicon made meta-material, able to hide objects from radar detection. This new technology could... more
DefenseItalian Navy at the "Adrion '16" exercise: the "Libeccio" frigate will depart from Brindisi next Monday morning
Rome, Italy - The aim is to increase the maritime cooperation in the Adriatic-Ionic area
The "Libeccio" frigate of the Italian Navy (MMI) will depart from Brindisi next Monday (June 13) to take part, together with Navies of Albania, Croatia, Greek, Montenegro and Slovenia, at the initiative... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Wizz Air appoints Tamara Vallois head of communications
Budapest, Hungary - Effective immediately
Wizz Air today announced that it has appointed Tamara Vallois as Head of Communications, effective immediately. Reporting to Chief Corporate Officer Owain Jones, Vallois is based at the company’s office i... more
AirportsCologne Bonn welcomed Blue Air’s new link to Iasi
Cologne, Germany - The Romanian carrier’s twice-weekly service becomes the fourth connection to the central European country offered from the airport
Experiencing a strong acceleration in passenger traffic during the first quarter of 2016, Cologne Bonn recorded 14% month-on-month growth in May, for the first time in its history welcoming more than one... more
PeopleEC on the external aspects of migration (2): the Italian Foreign Affairs declarations
Rome, Italy - According to Paolo Gentiloni "A first step towards a change of course"
The presentation by the European Commission's DG of Communication on the external aspects of migration constitutes a first step towards "The change of course" strongly requested by Italy. In line with... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and international aviation (2). Aci Europe: airports bullish about EU external aviation negotiations
Brussels, Belgium - This decision constitutes the first tangible delivery on the EU strategy adopted by the EC last December
ACI EUROPE -the trade association for Europe’s airports- welcomed the decision taken yesterday by the EU Council of Transport Ministers to authorise the European Commission to initiate aviation negotiations w... more
Press releaseAirplanes. International Aviation: new EU-level agreements will benefit European passengers and businesses
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - With ASEAN, Turkey and Gulf Cooperation Council States
The 28 EU Transport Ministers authorised yesterday the European Commission to start negotiations for EU-level aviation agreements with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations -Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia,... more
Press releaseNew Alitalia uniforms (2): Italian Anpav, Anpac, USB LP ready to an immediate strike
Rome, Italy - On a central issue as the safety
"The new uniforms of the Alitalia's staff are used from today, a substantial investment that has seen involved the excellences of the 'Made in Italy'. The marketing choice of a vintage style doesn't convince... more
AirlinesAlitalia, from today new uniforms for the flight attendants: favored elegance and penalized efficiency?
Rome, Italy - All that glitters ain't gold: discontent among the staff
Today have been presented to the public the new uniforms of the air carrier Alitalia: shown off for the first time by the staff departing from Rome-Fiumicino, Milan-Malpensa and Milan-Linate full of red... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and international aviation (3). AEA welcomed the Council decision to grant negotiating mandates to the EC
Brussels, Belgium - The European industry plays a vital role in the economy, by promoting trade and tourism and acting as a vehicle for employment and growth
The Association of European Airlines applauds the outcome of the Transport Council meeting of 7 June to authorise the European Commission to negotiate comprehensive air transport agreements with key aviation... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and protests. Consequences at Oslo Airport in the event of a strike next Friday
Oslo, Norway - Fixed by Parat members
Negotiations between NHO Service (the Norwegian confederation of the industries of services) and Parat have broken down, and if arbitration is unsuccessful, the result will be a strike at Oslo Airport... more
Military aviationNew Super Tucano A-29 aircraft at the service of Afghani aviation to fight Taliban
Moscow, Russia - It is expected a fleet of American MD-350F helicopters
The Emb 314 Super Tucano, also called Alx or A-29 is a turboprop aircraft produced by Brazilian Embraer. Its architecture consists of a wing low and a cabin with 2 seats in tandem. It is used as an intermediate... more
PeopleAirbus Group appointed Paul Eremenko Chief Technology Officer
Amsterdam, Holland - To assume new role 1 July 2016, remains in charge of A3 until successor is appointed
Airbus Group has appointed Paul Eremenko (36) as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He is currently heading the Group’s A3 Innovation Centre based in San Jose, California. He is an aeronautics and astronautics e... more
Press releaseEC announced new migration partnership framework
Strasbourg, France - Reinforced cooperation with third countries to better manage phenomenon
The European Commission has yesterday set out plans for a new results-oriented Partnership Framework tomobilise and focus EU action and resources in our external work on managing migration. The EU will... more
DefenseNorth Korea. IAEA is worried for the nuclear and missile plan of Pyongyang
Vienna, Austria - The leader has not given any signal of willing to respect UN resolutions in respond to his atomic test
Nuclear and missile tests by North Korea cause worries to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as the leader of the Asian country Kim Jong-un has not shown any willing to fulfill his obligations... more