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CuriositiesEmirates: airplane dedicated for a decade long partnership with HSV and Hamburg -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - The collaboration started in the 2006-2007 season
In celebration of Emirates’ decade long partnership with Hamburg, and football club, HSV, the airline unveiled a special B-777/300ER aircraft decal. The bespoke design sees the image of six HSV players r... more
Military aviationAircraft. Indonesia is to buy Airbus A-400M
Jakarta, Indonesia - Defense Minister Ryacudu is going to purchase European manufactured military transport aircraft
According to the Minister of Defense Ryamizard Ryacudu, Indonesia is going to buy few Airbus A-400M, four-engine turboprop high-wing military transport aircraft. He also announced the intention to buy... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse 2 plane landed in Tulsa with Bertrand Piccard at the controls
Tulsa, Usa - As soon as possible, weather permitting, André Borschberg will pilot it to the next stop-over and continue the crossing of the USA
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) airplane landed in Tulsa International Airport, Oklahoma, with Bertrand Piccard at the controls, on 12 May at 11:15pm local time (UTC-5) after taking off from Phoenix Goodyear Airport,... more
ConferencesAircraft. ACI Europe: improving trading conditions at regional airports but shadows remain
Vilnius, Lithuania - The 9th annual conference today and tomorrow
Representatives of regional airports from all over Europe gather in Vilnius today and tomorrow, for the 9th annual "ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition", hosted by Lithuanian Airports. The... more
Military aviationAircraft and defense. Denmark could purchase 27 F-35s from USA
Moscow, Russia - The rumors came from an anonymous source of Danish broadcaster "TV2"
Danish government has expressed its approval to the purchase of 27 F-35 Lightening II US bomber of the producer Lockheed Martin; the news was spread today after some statements made by an anonymous source... more
Civil aviationAircraft grounded. Italian LICTA union announces strike for May 14
Rome, Italy - The cancellation at least 400 flights from 1:00pm to 5:pm is predicted
At least 400 flights (and airplanes grounded) will be cancelled next Saturday, May 14, in the occasion of the strike fixed by the LICTA union from 1:00pm to 5:00pm forecast on the Italian territory (isles... more
AirportsSecurity. Chennai, India, investigation opened: the airport is falling apart -VIDEO
Chennai, India - 40 accidents and 13 injuried; the total amount of structural collapses is up to 63 since its first opening
The Indian Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju in collaboration with the Indian Airport Authority (AAI) has opened an investigation on Chennai Airport, where there have been 40 accidents caused... more
IndustrySaab signs agreement with Airbus regarding A-321 airplane ACF Over Wing Door
Linkoping, Sweden - To improve the aircraft evacuation during emergency situations
Defence and security company Saab has signed a new agreement with Airbus concerning the A-321 Airbus Cabin Flex (ACF) programme. The agreement comprises the design, development and manufacture of the Over... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAV: regular flights next May 14
Rome, Italy - The LICTA protest has been postponed to other data
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) informs that the national strike announced by the LICTA union, fixed for next Saturday May 14 (from 1:00pm to 5:00pm) has been postponed to other date. The air... more
CargoFraport traffic figures in April 2016: cargo volumes see strong growth for the first time in the current business year
Frankfurt, Germany - While passenger numbers decline, impacted by special effects
With almost five million passengers served in April 2016, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) saw passenger figures decline by 2.5 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. FRA's traffic performance... more
DiscussionsIt happens today. 12 May 2011: first human-powered rotorcraft record celebrates 5 years anniversary -VIDEO
Lausanne, Switzerland - For 4.2 seconds in College Park, MD (USA) by a biology student and female pilot
On 12 May 2011, biology student and female pilot Judith Wexler flew the human-powered helicopter “Gamera I” for 4.2 seconds in College Park, MD (USA), thus setting the first ever FAI (Fédération Aéron... more
HelicoptersRetrofit the Sécurité Civile’s 35 EC-145 helicopters
Marignane, France - Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract by the French DGA
Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract by the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) to retrofit the avionics suite of the 35 EC-145 aircraft operated by the Sécurité Civile, an agency of the F... more
Military aviationAirplanes and defense. Russia is negotiating the purchase of bomber Su-32 with Middle East
Moscow, Russia - According to rumors a pre-contractual agreement seems to be ongoing with Jordan, that aims to buy the russian aircraft
In the end of the military exhibition "Sofex-2016" in the Jordanian capital Amman, the head of Rosoboronexport delegation (sole Russian state agency responsible for the import/export of all the defense... more
Military aviationAircraft. 20 Korean KT-100 are to replace Russian planes for training flights
Seoul, South Korea - South Korean aviation announced the replacement of the planes in order to boost the national economy and market
South Korean aviation announced yesterday that 20 KT-100 national aircraft will replace the 20 T-103 Russian airplanes, manufactured by Ilyushin Design Bureau, in order to train future pilots. During... more
SecurityAirports and security. New York, city airports send a complain letter to TSA (Transportation Security Administration)
New York, USA - Unsustainable waiting time at checkpoints, it is expected to replace the TSA with a screening system run by private companies
"The New Yorkers airports will not tolerate over the inadequacies of TSA screening systems", these are the words of Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on the conditions of three of the busiest airports... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. Aci Europe: Q1 growth story for airport traffic
Brussels, Belgium - Despite mounting risks
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for March and Q1. The report is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights:... more
CuriositiesThe world biggest aircraft flies to Australia
Kiev, Ukraine - The cargo plane designed by the Soviet Union and able to transport up to 250 tonnes departed yesterday from Kiev to Perth, its final destination
The biggest aircraft in the world is supposed to arrive at Perth on Sunday morning. The complete route from Kiev to Perth, calculated by Antonov Airlines that operates the plane, covers 9,680 miles performing... more
ConferencesAircraft. IATA: Tony Tyler optimistic of the offsetting programme on carbon emission
Montreal, Canada - Its DG and CEO guest speaker yesterday at the "ATAG Global Sustainable Aviation Forum" in Montreal
Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General and CEO, was a guest speaker at the "Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) Global Sustainable Aviation Forum" in Montreal, Canada, yesterday. In his remarks, he said he w... more
AccidentsCessna 172K Skyhawk plane crashed in South Africa: two injured
Midrand, South Africa - Happened this morning in an area near Johannesburg, for causes still unknown
Today, shortly before 4:00 am a Cessna 172K Skyhawk aircraft crashed in Midrand, near Johannesburg (South Africa) leaving two people injured. These persons were the only occupants of the plane. They were... more
CuriositiesHistoric airplanes. The Bertini-Beriev VVA-14 bomber is getting known to the public - VIDEO
Moscow, Russia - The revolutionary aircraft is exposed these days at the aeronautical museum in Monino, in the province of Moscow (Russia)
The historic bomber antisubmarine Bartini-Beriev VVA-14 is exposed these days at the aeronautical museum in Monino, in the province of Moscow (Russia). The aircraft is the first example of an airplane... more
IndustryE-190 airplane makes Japan debut with Japan Airlines subsidiary J-AIR
Osaka, Japan - The inaugural flight took place between Osaka and Kagoshima
Embraer today announced the debut of the E-190 jet in Japan with J-AIR, subsidiary of carrier Japan Airlines. The inaugural revenue flight took place between Osaka (Itami Airport) and Kagoshima. The entry... more
AirportsAirports. FAA fundings given to 12 local US airports
Washington, USA - The airports will benefit from 4,15 million of dollars which will help the implementation of national air transport
Twelve airports in Mississippi can benefit from more than 4,15 million dollars in FAA grants (Federal Aviation Administration) given by the US Department of Transportation in order to encourage the implementation... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia adds Cyprus to its international network
Rome, Italy - New direct international service will connect Rome and Larnaca from 8 June
The distance between Italy and Cyprus will soon seem a little shorter, thanks to the new direct flights linking Rome and Larnaca from 8 June. The new service represents an important launch pad for the... more
HelicoptersFAA approves R-44 Cadet helicopter
Torrance, Usa - Robinson is now accepting orders with lead times estimated at 10-12 weeks
On 6 May 2016, Robinson Helicopter Company received FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certification for its two-place R-44 Cadet helicopter, combining the best of the R-22 and R-44 helicopters. The... more
AirportsAirports. China is the worst in the world in terms of punctuality
Beijing, China - It is revealed by a statistic study conducted by "FlightStats", the possible reason behind the fact is the lack of available airspace
China's air transport has become increasingly chaotic and unreliable in recent years due to the strong domestic traffic. According to the site "FlightStats" (a commercial aviation data processing corporate)... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy: the strikes in May
Rome, Italy - Seven protests for next Saturday and one at the end of this month, all for four hours
The Italian Transport Ministry published the list of the strikes in May for aircraft transport. The protests in particular: 14/05/2016, Licta, Enav Cta staff, pilot, Eav (included Amo and Fiso) and... more
AirlinesAirberlin adds four new destinations from Berlin-Tegel
Berlin, Germany - It will fly non-stop to Jersey, Jerez de la Frontera, Split and Dubrovnik
Starting May, Airberlin is expanding its route network from Berlin-Tegel to include four new European destinations in the summer schedule. One weekly non-stop service for each of the destinations will... more
CuriositiesAirplanes. A step back to the Second World War with the "Wings of Freedom Tour"
Camarillo, Usa - Four WWII era-aircraft will land in Camarillo, California, on Wednesday as part of the Collings Foundation’s initiative
In its 27th edition the "Wings of Freedom Tour" will take place in Camarillo, California, on Wednesday. The "Wings of Freedom Tour" is dedicated to World War II Aircraft and realized by The Collings Foundation. This... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport: South Runway maintenance completed on schedule; in operation again since Sunday
Frankfurt, Germany - Flight operations largely unaffected during work thanks to long-term preparation and stable weather conditions
Maintenance work at Frankfurt Airport’s (FRA) South Runway (07R/25L) was completed on schedule during the night from Saturday (May 7) to Sunday (May 8). In just 54 hours, a total area of some 30,500 s... more
PeopleNew Etihad Aviation Group management structure unveiled
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Which was formally established by Abu Dhabi Law No. 6 of 2014
The Etihad Aviation Group Board of Directors under the Chairmanship of HE Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei has announced the new management structure for the Etihad Aviation Group PJSC, which was formally established... more
AirlinesNew connection to Bodrum with Germania that celebrates its 30th anniversary -VIDEO
Berlin, Germany - Added last May 5, 2016
Germania added a new flight to Bodrum on 5 May 2016. The seaside resort in south-western Turkey will be served from Schönefeld every Thursday. The carrier is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.... more
AirportsHamburg Airport: new service to Romanian capital by TAROM
Hamburg, Germany - Served with A-318 aircraft
Hamburg Airport’s portfolio of routes to eastern Europe is being enriched with a new service: From today, the Romanian airline TAROM is operating four weekly flights between Hamburg and Bucharest. The r... more
AirlinesAirlines. Qatar Airways reduces frequency of 15 of its scheduled flights
Doha, Qatar - The decision is a response to Airbus delays' in delivering aircraft
Some passengers of Qatar Airways could find themselves bumped to other airplanes this summer since the national carrier is going to reduce the frequency of 15 of its scheduled flights. The decision is... more
AirportsAirports. Donetsk in Ukraine, destroyed by bombs yesterday -VIDEO
Donetsk, Ukraine - The attacks were carried out with grenades and machine guns
The airport of Donetsk in Ukrainian territory has been destroyed by the local security forces who bombed the village of Spartak and the airport, as reported by a militia source in the self-proclaimed "Republic... more
CuriositiesLiverpool Airport celebrate runway’s 50th anniversary
Liverpool, UK - Whilst the Airport itself opened in July 1933
Staff at Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" have celebrated a milestone this weekend with the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Airport’s runway. Whilst the Airport itself opened in July 1933, the r... more
Sport aviationPerlan 2 glider aircraft: mission II continues final phase of testing in US
Minden, Usa - Preparing for move to Argentina later this year to attempt world-record breaking flights
Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders on Saturday joined the all-volunteer Airbus Perlan Mission II team in the role of co-pilot on the latest test flight of the Perlan 2 glider, the world’s first engineless aircraft d... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft. UAV fights dryness in Nevada
Carson City, Nevada - For the very first time an unmanned remote-controlled aircraft was able to sprinkle clouds with silver iodide
A drone aircraft for the very first time has successfully managed to sprinkle silver iodide over a cloud during its first test flight in Nevada. Yesterday the aircraft Savant, or "Sandoval silver state... more
IndustryEmbraer displays its business aircraft at "EBACE 2016"
San Josè dos Campos, Brazil - This is the first time that the mid-light Legacy 450 airplane will be displayed with its complete interior at the event
Embraer Executive Jets will promote its fully certified business jet portfolio at the 16th European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition ("EBACE"), at Geneva’s Palexpo Exhibition Center, in Switzerland, M... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Finmeccanica: after the release of first quarter results, Moretti answered to analysts' questions
Rome, Italy - Focus on crisis in the helicopter sector and on Eurofighter-Kuwait agreement
Finmeccanica first quarter results, the company is active in the fields of defense, aerospace and security, were presented yesterday and approved by the Board of Directors (see AVIONEWS) but on the stock-exchange... more
CuriositiesEmirates dedicated airplane to Benfica with a particular livery
Lisbon, Portugal - With decals of some of its players
Emirates cheered yesterday Benfica in a very special way. As the club gets closer to winning its 35th Primeira Liga Championship, a Benfica themed B-777/300ER was dispatched and greeted by the entire squad... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. "EBACE 2016" in Geneva from 24 to 26 May
Geneva, Switzerland - The event is dedicated to the Business Aviation community
The "2016 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition" ("EBACE2016") is a premier event and the annual meeting place for the European business aviation community. Held 24 to 26 May 2016 at Geneva’s m... more
AirportsAircraft and airports. Raging fire engulf Fort McMurray International Airport -VIDEO
Alberta, Canada - All commercial flights suspended
The massive fire that erupted on May the 3rd near Fort McMurray town (Canada) doesn't seem to stop and it is spreading like wildfire also near the international airport. On 4th of May flights departing... more
SecurityUS airports and security. Soon operative new extraordinary measures
Washington, Usa - Asked to the congress the approvation of extra-funds to satisfy "Short-term critical needs"
Yesterday Jeh Johnson, secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security said that there will an implementation of airport's staff, of the number of bomb-sniffing dogs and of a rump-up of the prescreening... more
CargoAircraft and cargo transport. IATA: weak March air freight volumes point to another difficult year
Geneva, Switzerland - A 2.0% drop measures in FTKs
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released demand growth data for global air freight markets for March 2016 showing a 2.0% drop in volumes measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) compared... more
DefenseMBDA: Brimstone missile enhancements complete final operational evaluation trials
Rome, Italy - It has a record of approximately 500 firings
The Brimstone air-to-surface missile developed by MBDA has successfully undertaken challenging operational evaluation trials by the Royal Air Force (RAF) that confirm the performance of the missile’s l... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. IATA: moderating demand growth in March
Geneva, Switzerland - Both in international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 5.3%, compared to the... more
Science and technologyNASA, FAA demonstrate wireless communication with aircraft
Houston, Usa - Two technologies that could change airport operations worldwide
For the first time ever, a team of engineers at NASA’s Glenn Research Center conveyed aviation data --including route options and weather information-- to an airplane over a wireless communication system f... more
Finance and economyLeonardo-Finmeccanica (2): the BoD approves the results of the first quarter 2016 -Specials
Rome, Italy - New orders: amounted at EUR 2,564 million, satisfactory commercial performance achieved
Leonardo-Finmeccanica: the Board of Directors approves the results of the first quarter 2016. The highlights are: - The first quarter of 2016 confirms the Group positive commercial, economic and... more
Fair and showsWizz Air's newest A-321 first time ever at the "Budapest Airshow" -VIDEO
Budapest, Hungary - Three flights above the Danube
Wizz Air, the low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, for only the second time, took part in the airshow held in Budapest on 1 May. This year, the carrier participated with its newest A-321 airplane,... more
AirportsMIA welcomed East Africa delegation for briefing, tour of airport operation
Miami, Usa - Cargo area and to share best practices related to airport security and concessions
On April 28, Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) executives hosted a delegation of aviation professionals from East Africa for a tour of Miami International Airport’s bustling cargo area and to share b... more