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CuriositiesWashington National Airport unveiled art of flight exhibit
Washington, Usa - The pieces on display in the baggage claim level of Terminals B and C artistically recreate the four forces of motion that are important for an airplane to take flight
"Ronald Reagan" Washington National Airport unveiled a new art exhibit featuring the work of 2nd grade students from Two Rivers Public Charter School. The pieces on display in the baggage claim level... more
AirportsBudapest Airport: more than one million passengers in May
Budapest, Hungary - The launch of new routes in the first months of the year have driven the growth in figures
More than one million passengers travelled through Budapest Airport last month, making it the busiest May on record for the capital city airport. As one of Europe’s fastest growing airports, hitting t... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Star Alliance announced Jeffrey Goh to lead the organization
Milan, Italy - Effective 1st January 2017
The Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance (SA) appointed Jeffrey Goh as the Alliance’s Chief Executive, effective 1st January 2017, to succeed Mark Schwab, who will retire at the end of the year. Jeffrey G... more
AirportsFrankfurt-Hahn Airport sold to Chinese Shanghai Yiqian Trading
Berlin, Germany - The number of passengers is decreasing and so also the air cargo activities: the company that runs it expects to close this year's budget with a red of 16 million
The airport Frankfurt-Hahn was sold to the Chinese Shanghai Yiqian Trading for a sum between 10 and 50 million Euros; now the company that runs it expects to close this year's budget with a red 16 million... more
HelicoptersShortcomings of Russian helicopters emerged during military operations in Syria
Moscow, Russia - The CEO of Russian Helicopters explained the limits highlighted during the conflict
Military operations in Syria have highlighted the shortcomings of Russian aircraft, as revealed by the CEO of Russian Helicopters statements, national producer of the machines. Andrey Shibitov said that... more
Press releaseNew Alitalia cabin crew uniforms fly today
Rome, Italy - Three week programme delivers 50,000 garments to 3,600 air staff
"Alitalia cabin crew went to work for the first time today with a new uniform that was unveiled just three weeks' ago to global acclaim for its stylish and elegant Italian design. The first cabin crews... more
AccidentsSevere turbolence on the flight Lima-Buenos Aires
Lima, Peru - The Airbus A-330 of Avianca was damaged because of the pressures on the fuselage
23 passengers on the overnight flight AV-965 operated by the Colombian airline Avanca, based in Barranquilla and has its airport in Bogotá, on the Lima-Buenos Aires route were injured as a result of severe... more
AirportsMiami officials meet with airline leaders at global conference
Miami, Usa - MIA discussed air service opportunities with 11 major carriers
As part of an ongoing effort to develop new air service across the globe, Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) representatives traveled to Dublin, Ireland to participate in the International Air Transport... more
DefenseAircraft and defense. No new combat jet expected from the Pentagon, ready a Uav covered by military secrecy
Washington, Usa - Us air force has published its official strategy for the next fifteen years
Us air force published few hours ago its official strategy for the next fifteen years. It is called "Air superiority flight plan" and for the first time in years, the plan does not necessarily include... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. IATA announced leadership changes
Dublin, Ireland - Walsh to chair Board of Governors; de Juniac confirmed as DG and CEO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced leadership changes at the conclusion of the Association’s 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Dublin, Ireland. - Willie Walsh, CEO of I... more
ConferencesAirplanes and events. Aeromexico to host 73rd IATA "AGM"
Dublin, Ireland - The "Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit" will take from 4-6 June 2017 in Cancun
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Aeromexico will host the "73rd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit". The event will attract the top leadership... more
AirlinesGoAir took delivery of its first of 72 A-320neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - The airplane is powered by P&W engines
Mumbai, India based GoAir has taken delivery of its first A-320neo aircraft, becoming the world’s third operator to do so. The airplane powered by Pratt and Whitney engines, is the first of 72 units o... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. Aci Europe: softening airport traffic growth reported for April
Brussels, Belgium - Breakdown by category
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for April 2016. This is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights to and... more
Science and technologyAirbus launches the fifth "Fly Your Ideas" global student challenge
Toulouse, France - Inspiring today’s generation to build tomorrow’s sustainable aviation
For the fifth time, Airbus challenges students worldwide to innovate for the future of aviation by launching the latest "Fly Your Ideas" competition. It is a unique global student competition, designed... more
Military aviationIs it borned in Europe a common aircraft fleet of C-130? The fleet will arrive where the A-400M didn't
Berlin, Germany - The common need seems to be for Germany, The Netherlands, USA, Britain and France an aircraft capable of operating on short runways or non-existent and...
A common airplane-fleet composed of Lockheed C-130 aircraft that will operate where for logistical reasons can not be used the European Airbus A-400M. This should be the project, according to rumors of... more
PeopleKorean Air Chairman and CEO re-elected to IATA Board of Governors & Strategy and Policy Committee
Seoul, Korea - For a three year term
Korean Air Chairman & CEO Yang Ho Cho has been re-elected to the IATA (International Air Transport Association) Board of Governors and the Strategy and Policy Committee for a three-year term each at the... more
IndustryFirst of eight M-346 aircraft for the Polish Air Force unveiled by Polish Deputy Defence Minister
Rome, Italy - Deliveries of all airplanes will be completed by November 2017
The roll-out ceremony for the first of eight Polish Air Force M-346 aircraft took place yesterday at Leonardo-Finmeccanica’s facility in Venegono-Superiore (near Varese). The event was attended by the P... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA called for solution on Schengen-US/Canada Visa
Dublin, Ireland - According to the European Travel Commission, more than 30 million Canadian and US tourists visit Europe each year, spending over $54 billion
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on EU and North American governments to resolve a looming crisis for the EU–US/Canada visa waiver program. Today most EU citizens can visit the U... more
Security"AGM" IATA: closer collaboration with Governments to tackle threat of terrorism
Dublin, Ireland - The recent attack on Brussels Airport highlighted the importance of security in airport public areas landside
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) "72nd Annual General Meeting" ("AGM") unanimously adopted a resolution that denounces terrorism and calls for intensified cooperation among governments... more
Conferences"AGM" IATA: industry profitability improves
Dublin, Ireland - Iata urges governments to address airline blocked funds
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revised its 2016 financial outlook for global air transport industry profits upwards to $39.4 billion (from $36.3 forecast in December 2015). That is... more
Civil aviation"AGM" IATA: airline industry pledges to fight against wildlife trafficking
Dublin, Ireland - The event unanimously endorsed a resolution denouncing the illegal trade in products
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) "72nd Annual General Meeting" ("AGM") unanimously endorsed a resolution denouncing the illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife products and pledging to... more
AccidentsEgyptAir aircraft. Thursday the retrieve of black boxes
Rome, Italy - A ship of Deep Ocean Search (DOS) company will arrive in the evening in the zone of the crash
The ship "John Lethbridge" of a research company "Will come on Thursday evening" in the place of the crash of the Airbus A-320 of airline EgyptAir disappeared on May 19th in the eastern Mediterranean sea... more
AirportsCatania Airport in Sicily (Italy): report on the press-conference
Catania, Italy - Held this morning by President and CEO of the management company
A request addressed to the Sicilian Region President, Rosario Crocetta, and to the delegates of the Authorities members of SAC (Catania airport management company) to open urgently a debate. Its purpose:... more
IndustryEmbraer began Legacy 450/500 airplane production in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, Usa - At its recently expanded facility, where the Phenom 100 and 300 are already in production
Embraer Executive Jets began the production of its Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 aircraft in Melbourne, Florida, holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the last days, at its recently expanded facility, where... more
DefenseTelespazio and Airbus DS provide satellite-based surveillance service for the French Navy
Toulouse, France - Awarded a four year contract to a consortium
The French Navy has awarded a four year contract covering the provision of a satellite-based maritime surveillance service to a consortium of Telespazio France and Airbus Defence and Space (DS). Under... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance determines next steps in service enhancement
Zurich, Switzerland - Multi-million dollar techology projects and future operating standards given green light by Chief Executive Board
The Chief Executives of the Star Alliance (SA) member airlines gave the go-ahead for new technology investment and wide-ranging enhancements to operational processes to meet the evolving demands of today’s t... more
ConferencesAirplanes and environment. IATA "AGM" urged Governments to adopt a global "CORSIA"
Dublin, Ireland - It is Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation in preparation for the ICAO Assembly
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) "72nd Annual General Meeting" ("AGM") overwhelmingly approved a resolution urging governments to adopt a single global carbon offset mechanism to address... more
DefenseAir strikes against Daesh jihadi army from the Mediterranean, jet take off from Us aircraft carrier
Washington, Usa - It's the first time after Iraqi war
The United States launched air strikes against jihadi militias of the Islamic State from the Mediterranean for the first time since the invasion of Iraq in 2003. The American fighters departed yesterday... more
AirlinesGermania expands route network into Turkey
Hamburg, Germany - Alanya and Bodrum as new destinations from Hamburg Airport
The German airline Germania is expanding its commitment to Hamburg Airport as it celebrated the maiden flight on its new route to Alanya. Germania is now flying to the city on Turkey’s Mediterranean c... more
AirlinesLow-cost from Schönefeld with Transavia from Berlin to Munich
Berlin, Germany - The service will be operated by a B-737/800 aircraft with 189 seats
Transavia has launched a new direct service from Schönefeld to Munich. The airline will be operating the route twice daily from Monday to Friday in the morning and the evening. On Saturdays and Sundays... more
Military aviationRussia will receive more than 100 military attack aircraft T-50 Pak FA by 2017
Moscow, Russia - The extremely advanced aircraft will deploy the current national air fleet in the view of rearmament
The Russian military air fleet will be deployed by 2017 with 100 new and advanced multi-role fighter aircraft of 5th generation with stealth characteristics, developed by Sukhoi for the Moscow aviation.... more
Fair and showsWIKING Helikopter Service GmbH orders two H-145 helicopters
Berlin, Germany - For off-shore operations
Today, Airbus Helicopters and WIKING Helikopter Service GmbH signed a contract for two H-145s in off-shore configuration at the international aerospace exhibition "ILA" in Berlin, making them the first... more
Fair and shows"ILA Air Show". Airbus Helicopters advances Clean Sky 2 high-speed efficient rotorcraft demonstrator
Berlin, Germany - Flight-testing phase to begin before the end of the decade
Airbus Helicopters earlier this year passed an important milestone in the development of the high-speed, compound helicopter demonstrator currently being built as part of the Clean Sky 2 European research... more
UAS-DronesPiaggio Aerospace, speaks out ItalianFiom Union deputy: "The bankrupt is closer than ever"
Genoa, Italy - The perspective of a Finmeccanica's rescue of the company is an utopy
Yesterday, the prototype of the aircraft remotely piloted (Apr) P-1HH Hammerhead Piaggio Aerospace crashed off the coast of Trapani (see AVIONEWS) while its first test flight lasted not even 20 minutes.... more
Fair and shows"ILA Airshow" (2). Airbus Group and The Heinrich Böll Foundation present views on ‘Green Flight’
Berlin, Germany - Air traffic must become climate neutral and more environmentally friendly
Air traffic must become climate neutral and more environmentally friendly. The question of how to achieve this has been the subject of discussions since 2014 between Airbus Group and the Heinrich Böll... more
HelicoptersThe Enstrom TH-180 helicopter 2nd prototype
Menominee, Usa - The industry resumed flight testing
On May 26th, Enstrom resumed flight testing of the TH-180 with the second prototype, Helicopter N181TH. The TH-180 took to the air under control of Enstrom test pilot and Senior Technical Fellow, William... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Aci Europe: Norway's aviation tax is ill-advised, damaging & counterproductive
Brussels, Belgium - It comes into effect today
Today, the Norwegian government’s tax on air passengers comes into effect. It imposes NOK80 (€8.59) on each departing passenger, for both domestic and international flights from Norway. ACI EUROPE vie... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific Airways becomes new operator of the A-350 XWB airplane
Toulouse, France - The first twin engine widebody airline has arrived at its home bas in Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific Airways has become the sixth airline to operate the twin engine widebody airliner. The airline’s first aircraft featuring the carrier’s new livery has arrived at its home base in Hong Kon... more
CuriositiesFraport holds first "Frankfurt Airport Innovation Challenge": submission deadline is June 28, 2016
Frankfurt, Germany - Competition launched to bring in ideas for new innovations
Airport operator Fraport is launching the first “Frankfurt Airport Innovation Challenge” –an idea competition with the motto “Make it your favorite destination” that all interested members of the publi... more
Civil aviationNew contract for Chinese-Russian co-production of wide-body aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The airplane will be developed in Russia and assembled in China
Moscow and Beijing will sign an agreement for the co-production of a wide-body aircraft by the end of June, as reported by some Russian ministerial sources. The project is part of a 13 billion worth agreement... more
Military aviationCombat Russian Su-34 aircraft destroy oil production facilities run by jihadist near Raqqa
Raqqa, Syria - Counter terrorism Kremlin raid are intensified, confirming the strong military presence of Russia in Syria
According to sources close to Russian Army, a Su-34 combat aircraft operating in Syria has destroyed a number of oil production facilities run by Daesh terrorists in Al Taura, 42 km south-west of Raqqa,... more
Military aviationAircraft and borders. China ready to proceed with a defense air plan in South Chinese Sea
Beijing, China - If USA will keep carrying out "Provocative" missions in disputed waters, Beijing will install an ADIZ system
If United States will continue to carry out "Provocative" missions across the disputed waters of the South China Sea, Beijing will install an Air Defense Identification Zone system (ADIZ) as stated by... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes to everyone a Happy Italian Republic Day (70th anniversary). MB-339 airplanes overfly Rome
Rome, Italy - The agency will open again next Monday, June 6, after an extra-week-end
AVIONEWS informs subscribers, readers, reporters and fans of social networks that tomorrow, June 2nd, will be closed in the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Italian Republic. The publication... more
IndustryA-320neo airplane with CFM LEAP-1A engines receives joint EASA and FAA Airworthiness Type Certification
Toulouse, France - This award follows by six months the initial Certificate of Airworthiness received from both Authorities for the model, powered by the P&W engine option
On 31st May 2016, the single-aisle aircraft, the A-320neo, received on-schedule the Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the... more
UAS-DronesTrapani: a prototype of drone aircraft P-1HH Hammerhead by Piaggio crashed
Trapani, Italy - Immediate the rescue operations of the drone 30 million Euros worth
In late morning of yesterday a P-1HH HammerHead drone aircraft by Piaggio Aerospace crashed into the sea during its test flight on which the company had put a lot of expectations. The UAV (Unmanned Aerial... more
CuriositiesPro-animals in extinction, a special livery for Emirates' airplane -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - Against illegal wildlife trade
Emirates is on a mission to raise awareness about the threat that the illegal wildlife trade poses to the survival of some of the planet’s most endangered and iconic animals. The airline unveiled its f... more
HelicoptersAW-101 Norwegian All-Weather SAR helicopter unveilled by Norway’s Minister of Justice and Public Security
Rome, Italy - The deliveries to the customer will start in March 2017 and be completed in 2020
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced the AgustaWestland AW-101 Norwegian All-Weather SAR Helicopter was unveilled today by Anders Anundsen, Norway’s Minister of Justice and Public Security, during a roll o... more
DiscussionsBoeing centennial. 747 aircraft that has changed the whole world -VIDEO
Seattle, Usa - The historic Jumbo jet joining link between ex-warring Nations
Boeing is celebrating its centennnial and for the event it seems worth retrace the epic story of its B-747 aircraft 250 million dollars that has changed the world of aviation. The plane is perhaps among... more
Finance and economyAirplanes. CALC signs an approximately USD 195 million pool loan facility
Hong Kong, China - With a consortium of six financial institutions
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC”), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, today signed an approximately USD 195 million syndicated loan facility with a c... more
IndustryFTA-2 airplane, second prototype of Mitsubishi Regional Jet completes first flight
Nagoya, Japan - First delivery of the model in mid-2018
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, (MHI) today conducted the first flight of the second flight test aircraft (FTA-2) of the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet), their next-generation... more