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AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. What revolution would be seen in air transport if UK exited from EU?
London, Great Britain - The consequences according to a KPMG survey about the referendum scheduled for 23rd of June
The sale of cheap tobacco and drinks may be reintroduced on British flights if Brexit will be approved. The term is an abbreviation of "British Exit" and it refers to the referendum that could lead to... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse 2 aircraft landed in Phoenix
Phoenix, Usa - Flight time: 15:52 hours
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) –the solar airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg capable of flying day and night without fuel– landed in Phoenix Goodyear Airport, Arizona, with André Borsc... more
AirportsAirplanes. Berlin-Brandenburg International Airport (BER) opened investigation on poisoned informer
Berlin, Germany - "Bild am Sonntag" revealed yesterday that the man knew too much about the management of opening plannings
The new Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) has always been at the center of many controversies because of delays in its construction. The airport was originally supposed to open in 2011, but it got stuck... more
Military aviationAirplanes and defense. United States may sell arms to Vietnam in order to deter China
Washington, Usa - Drone aircraft, long-range radar, patrol helicopters and intelligence-gathering tools among the possibilities
The secretary of the US Defense Ash Carter yesterday gave the green light to the sale of weapons to Vietnam, a former enemy who could now serve as a potential ally against China's rising. The US administration... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia's new direct flight linking Santiago and Rome took off
Rome, Italy - The new service will operate five times a week
Chile and Italy are closer yesterday thanks to Alitalia’s new direct Santiago-Rome service. "The new direct connection with Rome is an important step in supporting tourism and business between the two c... more
IndustryAircraft. B-737 MAX makes first international journey at high altitude
La Paz, Bolivia - Test validates capability at over 4000 m to take off and land
The B-737 MAX 8 airplane has marked a key achievement after completing high altitude flight testing in La Paz, Bolivia. It’s the first international service for the 737 MAX flight-test fleet. The airport’s 13,... more
AirlinesKLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced return to Miami Airport
Miami, Usa - Three weekly Amsterdam-Miami flights will begin in October 2016
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced yesterday that it will begin three weekly flights from Miami International Airport to Amsterdam, beginning on October 30, 2016. Through March 23, 2017, KLM will operate... more
AirlinesAirplanes and companies. Bombardier signs agreement with Delta Air to purchase CS-100s
Montreal, Canada - Yesterday was spread the news that marks the recovery of the Canadian corporate
Yesterday was spread the news that on Thursday the Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier signed an agreement with Delta Air for the purchase of CS-100. The corporate hopes to gain ground in the already... more
OccurrencesAirplanes and security. Kosovo, Pristina Airport closed after a Turkish Airlines flight runway excursion
Pristina, Kosovo - B-737/800 couldn't stop on landing
Last night an airplane of Turkish Airlines suffered a runway excursion on landing at Pristina Airport "Adem Jashari" in Kosovo, ending up on the grass; the airport was temporarily closed as a result of... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse 2 airplane begins United States crossing: first stop Phoenix
Mountain View, Usa - The landing at Goodyear Airport is expected this evening
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) –the solar airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg capable of flying day and night without fuel– took off from the Moffett Airfield this morning and is e... more
CargoAirplanes. Etihad Airways to develop cargo services from Parma Airport
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Work has already begun to adapt the infrastructure for the new service to be operational from July 2016
Etihad Airways and Parma Airport have signed an agreement to develop cargo traffic at the airport of the central Italian city. The exclusive contract initially includes the establishment of a cargo transit... more
IndustryEuropean Space industry operational: agreement signed for Airbus Safran launchers JV
Amsterdam, Holland - Closing of contract expected in 2Q 2016
Airbus Group and Safran have signed an agreement for the second and final phase of their 50/50 joint-venture, Airbus Safran Launchers. Both companies will contribute to the current joint program with... more
AirportsAirports and security. Brussels-Zaventem Airport departure hall reopens about six weeks after the attacks
Brussels, Belgium - Starting from today 111 check-in will be fully operative again
With a ceremony held by the Belgian prime minister Charles Michel the departure hall of the Brussels-Zaventem Airport will be back to life again starting from today. 111 check-in desks of the hall will... more
Civil aviationSIA signs tourism Memorandum with Ministry of Tourism Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia - Both parties will now work to finalise details of the partnership in a memorandum of co-operation (MoC) that will be signed at a later date
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia have embarked on a partnership to boost foreign tourist arrivals into Indonesia, with the signing of a memorandum of understanding... more
ConferencesLombardia Aerospace Cluster: annual assembly. Local industry: export increases 4,7%
Milan, Italy - Hosted at the 39th floor of the Palazzo Lombardia in front of the Region President Maroni
"The sector of the Italian aerospace travels at different speeds between limits and opportunities; the request of the civil transport is increased of 4% in the world, military is decreasing, but for that... more
Finance and economyCALC launches USD 300 million guaranteed bonds
Hong Kong, China - Broadens International Financing Channels Supporting Globalisation Strategy
China Aircraft Leasing Group, one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, launched and priced its first USD bond in an aggregate principal amount of USD 300 million due 2019. The... more
HelicoptersPGZ and Airbus Helicopters launch industrial talks for the Tiger HAD in Poland
Radom, Poland - During a two day workshop
Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) and Airbus Helicopters are hosting a two-day workshop in Radom on the 28– 29 April to identify potential areas of cooperation around the Tiger HAD project, in the frame o... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Embraer releases first quarter 2016 results
San Josè dos Campos, Brazil - The industry delivered 21 commercial and 23 executive jets
Embraer releases first quarter 2016 results Highlights - In the first quarter of 2016 (1Q16), Embraer delivered 21 commercial and 23 executive (12 light and 11 large) jet airplanes, representing... more
IndustryDelta orders 37 A-321 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Its third "CEO" order in three years
Atlanta, Georgia (US) –based Delta Air Lines has placed an order for 37 A-321ceo aircraft. This order follows previous its orders for the Current Engine Option version of the largest A-320 Family member i... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. KA-62 prototype flies for the very first time
Moscow, Russia - Tests were succesfully succeeded
A Russian KA-62 helicopter today has successfully completed its first flight tests and other expected tests. Experts have verified the correct functioning of its main on-board and power supply systems,... more
IndustryChina Eastern Airlines orders 20 A-350 XWB airplanes
Toulouse, France - Endorsement pushes Airbus’ model firm order book above 800
China Eastern Airlines has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for 20 A-350/900 aircraft, making the airline the latest customer for the aircraft. The carrier operates one of the largest fleet in... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Alitalia significantly reduces losses in 2015; on track for profitability by 2017
Rome, Italy - Investment of €400 million in 2016 will deliver significant benefit to business and customers between 2016 and 2020
Alitalia significantly reduces losses by €381 million in 2015; on track for profitability by 2017, as it reports strong 2015 performance. • Significant reduction in losses from €580 million in 2014... more
IndustryPhilippine Airlines finalises order for the A-350 XWB aircraft
Toulouse, France - Future flagship of airline’s long haul fleet for services to US and Europe
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus covering the firm order of six A-350/900 airplanes, plus six options. The contract firms up a Memorandum of Understanding announced... more
AirportsRome-Fiumicino Airport: the "Transit Gallery" reopened after the fire of a year ago
Rome, Italy - The airport returns today to its full operating normality
The link gallery long over 240 m reopened today at 5am for the transits between Schengen area and extra-Schengen of the "Leonardo da Vinci" airport in Fiumicino. It was closed following the fire of last... more
UAS-DronesSecretly tested new military Russian drone aircraft United 40 MALE-class
Moscow, Russia - It can fly for an amount of time longer than 100 hours
Today it seems that has been secretly tested a new military Russian drone aircraft, a MALE-class United 40 (Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance): an anonymous source from the Russian Defense Ministry, who calls... more
HelicoptersFirst two H-145M helicopters delivered to Royal Thai Navy -VIDEO
Donauwörth, Germany - Final acceptance and entry into service in Thailand end 2016
With today´s successful technical acceptance, Airbus Helicopters has handed over the first two of five lightweight military multi-role H-145M aircraft to the Royal Thai Navy. This marks an important milestone... more
Finance and economyAirbus Group shareholders approve all resolutions at 2016 AGM: Tom Enders reappointed CEO
Amsterdam, Holland - Three new independent non-executive directors; Denis Ranque reappointed Chairman; Fontaine as DTO
Shareholders of Airbus Group approved all 21 resolutions proposed at its Annual General Meeting, including the appointment of three new independent non-Executive Directors and 2015 dividend payment of... more
IndustryAir Côte d’Ivoire orders two A-320neos and two A-320s aircraft
Toulouse, France - First order of the model in Africa
Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national airline of Ivory Coast based in Abidjan, has signed a firm order for two A-320neo and two A-320 aircraft. The agreement makes it the first African carrier to order the A-... more
IndustryChina Eastern Airlines finalize order for 15 B-787/9 Dreamliner airplanes
Shanghai, China - Valued at nearly USD 4 billion
Boeing and China Eastern Airlines finalized an order for 15 B-787/9 Dreamliners. The order, valued at nearly $4 billion at current list prices, strengthens China Eastern's expanding long-haul fleet. The... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: Shareholders’ Meeting approves the change of the Company’s name and the 2015 Financial Statements
Rome, Italy - With effect from 1 January 2017
Finmeccanica: Shareholders’ Meeting approved the change of the Company’s name and the 2015 Financial Statements. • Approved the change of the Company’s name • Approved the Company Financial Statement... more
AirportsAirports. New security measures, a new reserved plan from European Union upcoming
Strasbourg, France - Hi-tech cameras, profiling tests and checkpoints will be the probable news
There will be new implementations in the security control at all European airports. This was revealed by "Corriere della Sera" yesterday, that got the rumor from sources from the executive board of the... more
Military aviationPakistan and China launch a joint production of JF-17B dual-seat aircraft
Chengdu, China - The joint-venture marks a major turning point in the cooperation between the two Countries
Pakistan and China launch a joint production of JF-17B dual-seat aircraft. The plane will be officially introduced in the Pakistani Aeronautical fleet by April 2017. The presentation of a prototype of... more
DiscussionsFinmeccanica (2) the reason it changes to Leonardo
Rome, Italy - The name represents the Italian history made of scientific achievements and technological excellence
The reason Finmeccanica changes to Leonardo With the implementation of the new Organizational and Operational Model of the One Company, beginning January 1st, 2016, Finmeccanica has not only revised... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and defense. Tanzania would have planned entire purchase Russian Mi-17 series
Moscow, Russia - Negotiations have already started according to first rumors
According to rumors, the director of the Military-Technical Cooperation Service (FSVTS) would announce that Tanzania is ready to buy an whole series of Russian Mi-17 helicopters. The East African country... more
Military aviationAirplanes and defense. Pakistan could employ American F-16 against India
Washington, USA - US Senate shows concerns about Obama's decision to sell the aircraft to Pakistani
The US Senate has shown many concerns about the Obama administration decision to sell 8 F-16s to Pakistan for $ 700 million, since it claims to have strong reasons to believe that airplanes could be used... more
Press releaseAircraft. Italian ENAC: Quaranta entitled General Director for security air transport in 44 Countries participated in ECAC
Rome, Italy - In order to prevent from illicit terrorism acts
"As part of the 177th meeting of the Coordination of ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference), the pan-European organization that includes 44 Countries and is part of ICAO (International Civil Aviation... more
CargoThe increase in cargo at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw in the first quarter of 2016
Warsaw, Poland - Almost +14 percent more than in the corresponding period of 2015
In the first quarter of 2016 "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw handled almost 14 percent more cargo than in the corresponding period of 2015. The total weight of goods transported from January to March is nearly... more
Fair and shows"Marrakech Air Show" (3). Embraer forecasts a market demand for 240 new aircraft jets (70-130 seats) in Africa
Marrakech, Morocco - Over the next 20 years
Embraer Commercial Aviation released today, during the "Marrakech Air Show" (April 27-30), in Morocco, its market outlook for Africa, which forecasts that the region will take delivery of 240 new jets... more
Finance and economyLufthansa draws positives at its AGM after a difficult year
Hamburg, Germany - Strategic group development to be consistently continued; further investments in 2016
Lufthansa draws positives at its Annual General Meeting after a difficult year The highlights are: • Group result one of the best in the company’s history • CEO Carsten Spohr: “After safety,... more
Fair and shows"Marrakech Air Show" began. New entry of the event the Italian "Frecce Tricolori" aircraft -VIDEO
Marrakesh, Morocco - Over 200 exhibiting companies and more than 70,000sm dedicated
"International Marrakech Air Show" once again opens its doors for the 5th edition: over 200 exhibiting companies from around the world in an area of more than 70,000 square meters. This exhibition is dedicated... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus Group reports first quarter (Q1) 2016 results -Specials
Amsterdam, Holland - Continued focus on programme ramp-up and NEO transition
Airbus Group reported first quarter (Q1) 2016 results. The highlights are: • 2016 guidance maintained, commercial aircraft order backlog robust • Revenues € 12 billion; EBIT before one-off € 501... more
AirlinesAirplanes and protests (3). Ryanair calls on EU to prevent Europe's skies being closed by French ATC strikes
Milan, Italy - Two simple measures which would alleviate the impact
"Ryanair called yesterday the European Commission to take action to prevent the skies over Europe being closed yet again by French ATC unions striking today, the 4th time in the last 6 weeks, and the 44th... more
AirportsAirplanes and strikes. France (2), national strike against labor reform; air transport paralyzed
Paris, France - 20% of Paris-Orly Airport connections cancelled
Today it will be a difficult day for French transport which will also be affected both in air and rail sector for "Charles De Gaulle", because of a national strike called by unions demanding the immediate... more
Civil aviationAirplanes grounded. France announces strike for air transport: hardships and international effects forecast today
Paris, France - The abstention in the context of the National day of the interprofessional union protest
The French DGAC, Direction General of Civil Aviation, announces for today a strike that concerning the entire public service fixed by the USAC-CGT unions in the context of the National Day of the interprofessional... more
AirportsWizz Air triples Canary Islands links from Budapest
Budapest, Hungary - The airport has shown an average passenger traffic growth of over 13% during the first three months of 2016
Budapest Airport has announced today that Wizz Air will be adding another two links from the Hungarian gateway this winter. Having already celebrated four of the ultra-low-cost carrier’s (ULCC) new routes t... more
SecurityWashington Airport. Emergency exercise at "Reagan National" next Saturday: aircraft will be in service normally
Washington, Usa - Facilities and flights will operate throughout the drill
"Ronald Reagan" Washington National Airport will hold an emergency preparedness exercise on Saturday, April 30, from 9 am to approximately 12 pm. A simulated aircraft accident will give the airport’s f... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters at "Marrakech 2016" (2). Bell, Textron AirLand and Textron Aviation at the event
Marrakesh, Morocco - It runs April 27-April 30 in Morocco
Bell Helicopter, Textron AirLand and Textron Aviation announced their plans for the "Marrakech Airshow" at the Menara Airport in Marrakesh, Morocco, which runs April 27-April 30, 2016. This year the industry... more
AirportsThe new Berlin Airport "May never open"
Berlin, Germany - These are the words of the planner of the project Dieter Faulenbach da Costa
Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) was meant to open to the public in 2011 as a concrete alternative to the smaller airports of Schönefeld and Tegel. The project, whose planner was Dieter Faulenbach da... more
AirportsAirplanes and protests. Airport workers strike, many flights cancelled in German airports
Munich, Germany - Passengers could face many diseases today
Passengers of German air companies will probably live a black day because of the national strike of airport workers in the public sector, who are members of the "Verdi" union. This Union represents a... more
IndustryAirbus delivers its first aircraft produced in Alabama (USA) -VIDEO
Toulouse, France - JetBlue receives A-321 from team in Mobile, Alabama
The first ever delivery of an aircraft from the Airbus US Manufacturing Facility took place on April 25th, in Mobile, Alabama. The entire team of employees from the American assembly line gathered to present... more