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AirportsLiverpool Airport responds to Scottish Government plans to cut APD by 50%
Liverpool, UK - An its spokesperson commented about it
The Scottish Government is taking forward plans for a Scottish replacement to Air Passenger Duty (APD) and today launched a consultation seeking views on how a Scottish replacement to APD should be structured... more
AirlinesAlitalia aircraft: punctuality on Tuesday, 23 February hit 97. 4 per cent
Rome, Italy - Best on time performance recorded
Alitalia flew its most punctual day on Tuesday 23 February when 97.4 per cent of the airline’s aircraft took-off on time, some 540 flights. This is the best day recorded for on time performance since t... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Scotland will cut 50% the Air Duty passenger? easyJet acclaims
Edimburgh, Scotland - If it will make it, starting from 2018
Following the Scottish governments consultation on Air Passenger duty Sophie Dekkers, easyJet’s UK Director commented; “easyJet has long campaigned for the removal of Air Passenger Duty. We know that its... more
SecurityUS Senator Bill Nelson, FAA and county leaders warn against unauthorized drone aircraft use during Spring break
Miami, Usa - Flying a UAV within one mile of any Miami-County airport is illegal and subject to a $500 fine
US Senator Bill Nelson joined Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, County Commissioner Rebeca Sosa, Miami-Dade Aviation Department Director Emilio T. González, and Federal Aviation Administration... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Norwegian: new base in Rome and at least 60 Italian hirings. And direct flights from Fiumicino to USA in 2017
Rome, Italy - The low-cost proposes itself as option towards the North Europe. The transatlantic links from next year
At least 60 new jobs between pilots and flight assistants and two B-737 airplanes that will alternate to 7 destinations in North Europe. Currently these are the numbers of the new operating base that the... more
AirlinesAirplanes and environment. United uses advanced biofuel on all its scheduled flights from Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Usa - It will purchase 15 million galloons in three years. A landmark turning point started last Friday
An historic turning point that implemented last Friday by the American carrier United Airlines, that with flight 708 took off from Los Angeles International Airport, has begun officially the regular use... more
IndustryBoeing Unmanned Undersea Vehicle can operate autonomously for months -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - 51-foot Echo Voyager largest of three such vehicles the industry offers
Boeing introduced Echo Voyager, its latest Unmanned, Undersea Vehicle (UUV), which can operate autonomously for months at a time thanks to a hybrid rechargeable power system and modular payload bay. The... more
Fair and showsAirplanes, helicopters and not only. "India Aviation 2016" from March 16-20
Hyderabad, India - More than 250 exhibitors
After the grand success of "India Aviation 2014", Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, jointly with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry organize the 5th Edition of "India... more
AirportsBudapest Airport marks Wizz Air’s new connections
Budapest, Hungary - 14% increase in passenger traffic in February, close to 700,000 visitors
Hitting an all-time high last month, Budapest Airport recorded an exceptionally healthy 14% increase in passenger traffic during February, welcoming close to 700,000 monthly visitors. Contributing to the... more
UAS-DronesDeveloping a pioneer project for farm monitoring using UAV aircraft
Seville, Spain - Called "Mochuelo" it is in a trial phase on olive farms, but its implementation field will be wide
The Andalusian Foundation for Aerospace Development (FADA) has started to develop, through the ATLAS Flight Test Center, a new R&D project directed towards improving vigilance and security of agricultural... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: service network to grow in Turkey
Fort Worth, Usa - General Havacılık is working towards becoming an industry's authorized customer service facility
Bell Helicopter announced that Genel Havacılıkis nearing completion of its application to become appointed as an its Authorized Customer Service Facility (CSF) in Turkey. The company, located in Turkey, i... more
AirportsIt increases passenger traffic in Norwegian airports
Oslo, Norway - In Oslo, + 8%
A total of 3,709,601 passengers travelled through Avinor's 46 airports in February. Air traffic increased by six per cent compared with February 2015. So far this year, air traffic has increased by 3.8... more
PeopleAirplanes. Pope Francis: three years ago his election. The Apostolic journeys served by Alitalia and not only, also by helicopter (VIDEO AZ)
Rome, Italy - Elected on March 13, 2013 following the resignations by his predecessor, who met ten days after
Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio,17 December 1936) is the 266th and current Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. He chose Francis as his papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. Francis is... more
IndustryIndiGo takes delivery of its first A-320neo airplane
Toulouse, France - Biggest NEO customer becomes Asia’s first and world’s second model operator
India’s one of largest airlines by passenger numbers, IndiGo, has taken delivery of its first A-320neo. The delivery makes the carrier the first operator in India and in Asia. The airline is one of A... more
AccidentsAS-365 Dauphin rescue helicopter crashes in Taiwan: two dead and three wounded -VIDEO
Shimen, Taiwan - It verified oil leak into sea on a stranded cargo ship
An AS-365 Dauphin rescue helicopter crashed today into the sea near waters in front of Shimen, in the district of NW Taipei, Taiwan. Two dead of five occupants in the crash, while the other three, wounded,... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and photo. A-350/900 prototype on Cuneo-Levaldigi airport for session of tests
Cuneo, Italy - Lasted about an hour
The prototype of the great A-350/941 commercial airplane used yesterday for about an hour the runway of the Cuneo-Levaldigi airport for a test flight and a series of passages. The airplane, took off from... more
AirlinesAirplanes. UA and ANZ expand cooperation to form joint-venture partnership
Chicago, Usa - Deeping the alliance between the two airlines
United Airlines (UA) and Air New Zealand (ANZ) yesterday announced a joint-venture revenue-sharing agreement, deepening the partnership between the two airlines, which are both members of Star Alliance.... more
CargoAirplanes. Lufthansa Cargo route network grows
Frankfurt, Germany - Eurowings long-haul routes integrated
Lufthansa Cargo is adding countless new destinations when the summer schedule begins on 27 March. A weekly freighter service to Moscow is one new addition to the schedule. An MD-11F aircraft has already... more
IndustryAirplanes. Updated the "Artas"-Eurocontrol system for Turkey's DHMI
Rome, Italy - It is an important step for high quality surveillance over the local airspace, which is among the largest in Europe
Vitrociset, the Italian ICT company, reference in managing “Safe & critical” systems, has deployed into operation the V8B2 version of the EUROCONTROL ARTAS (ATM surveillance tracker and server) Surveillance Dat... more
Finance and economySale of 100% of Fata SpA (Finmeccanica) completed
Rome, Italy - The company active in the field of industrial plant engineering
Finmeccanica announced yesterday the closing of the sale to DANIELI Group of the 100% of Fata SpA, active in the field of industrial plant engineering, including its subsidiaries in USA (Fata Hunter),... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft, the new challenge: how to identify and block them
Rome, Italy - The antidrone systems on the occasion of a conference next March 23
Top secret projects for development of antidrone systems are under consideration at worldwide. After a boom of these flying machines and the quick busy skies, the new technological challenge is this: to... more
HelicoptersPAS becomes the first authorized Bell Helicopter customer service facility in North Africa
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The US industry has a support network with over one hundred facilities in 34 Countries
Bell announced today that Petroleum Air Services (PAS) has been appointed as the first Bell Helicopter Authorized Customer Service Facility in North Africa. The US company has the largest support network... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. SESAR 2020 membership reflects growing Europe-wide commitment to ATM modernisation
Brussels, Belgium - 19 members will participate in the industrial research, validation and demonstration activities
The SESAR Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) has announced the 19 members that will participate in the industrial research, validation and demonstration activities of SESAR 2020, the next wave of the European... more
Helicopters505 Jet Ranger X helicopter: development phase moves forward with velocity -VIDEO
Fort Worth, Usa - Launched at "HELI-EXPO 2014", the program has moved from a mockup to prototype in less than two years
Launched at "HELI-EXPO 2014", the 505 Jet Ranger X program has moved from a mockup to prototype in less than two years. Flight testing is underway and the helicopter is making significant progress toward... more
Military aviationItalian Eurofighter Typhoon airplanes make "Red flag" debut
Hallbergmoos, Germany - From 4th, 36th and 37th Fighter Wings in Grosseto
Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons have this week made their first appearance at one of the world’s best-known military exercises. Exercise "Red Flag", at the Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, is a... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia to increase long haul capacity by 7% in the Summer
Rome, Italy - New flights to Chile and Mexico. Service resumed to Los Angeles and Chicago. Further boost for domestic North-South Italy services
Alitalia will increase its long haul capacity this summer by seven per cent compared to the same period in 2015. The rise in air seats available for sale is down to the airline starting new services from... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and airports. Autogrill: the BoD approves the consolidated financial statements as of 31 December
Milan, Italy - Sales in the airport channel were up 20.2%
The board of directors of Autogrill approves the consolidated financial statements as of 31 December 2015. The highlights: • Consolidated revenues: €4,369.2m, up 11.2% on €3,930.2m in 2014 (up 2... more
Civil aviationAmsterdam Airport: presentation of "2015 Schiphol Aviation Awards"
Amsterdam, Holland - Six winners announced
The annual "Schiphol Aviation Awards" were awarded this week amid great interest. Chief Commercial Officer Maarten de Groof and Chief Operations Officer Birgit Otto announced the six winners in the new... more
AirportsAirplanes and safety. Indra to deploy radars in Shanghai and two other Chinese airports
Rome, Italy - The airports of Dalian and Shenyang will be equipped with surface guidance and control systems including latest generation continuous wave radars
Indra has won a contract to deploy a radar station at Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, which will improve surveillance of movements within its airspace. It will also equip the international airports... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and economy. Airbus Group completes acquisition of Navtech
Toulouse, France - This operation follows the agreement announced in December 2015 to acquire the company
Airbus Group has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of privately held Navtech. This operation follows the agreement announced in December 2015 to acquire the company. With its comprehensive... more
CuriositiesA-380 airplane. Emirates showcases its sponsorship of AC Milan at 30,000ft and across the globe -VIDEO
Milan, Italy - The aircraft with a particular livery which shows club's football players
Emirates and AC Milan are celebrating their partnership with the unveiling of a bespoke decal which depicts the club’s football players in action on an A-380 aircraft that operated on the Dubai/Milan/New Y... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. United reports February 2016 operational performance
Chicago, Usa - The airline to launch first-ever nonstop service by a US carrier
United Airlines (UAL) reported February 2016 operational results. UAL's February 2016 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 2.7 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat miles)... more
AirportsAirplanes and results. February 2016: Frankfurt Airport reports new monthly traffic passenger record
Frankfurt, Germany - Special effect due to leap day; deployment of larger aircraft continues
Serving nearly four million passengers in February 2016, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) registered growth of 3.8 percent year-on-year - an increase of 134,000 passengers compared to the previous record February... more
SecurityFAA proposes rule to overhaul safety certification standards for small airplanes
Washington, Usa - The comment period is 60 days from publication in the Federal Register
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday proposed a rule that overhauls the airworthiness standards for small general aviation airplanes. The FAA’s proposal, whi... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Cathay Pacific posts profit increase to HK$ 6 billion in 2015
Milan, Italy - The Group’s performance in 2015 was better than in 2014, with the business benefiting from low fuel prices
The Cathay Pacific Group reported an attributable profit of HK$6,000 million for 2015. This compares to a profit of HK$3,150 million in 2014. Earnings per share were HK152.5 cents compared to HK80.1 cents... more
ConferencesAirplanes. Announced contracts worth around €120 million for Air Traffic Control Management systems
Rome, Italy - During the "World ATM Congress" currently being held in Madrid
Finmeccanica has announced today, during the ongoing "World ATM Congress" in Madrid (8-10 March), the award of contracts totalling around €120 million. Following recent successes in Italy, Canada and S... more
CuriositiesMiami Airport distributed 25,000 bouquets to passengers in celebration of international women's day
Miami, Usa - It has been observed since in the early 1900's
Passengers throughout Miami International Airport received flowers on March 8 as the airport celebrated International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. Representatives from American Airlines, the... more
ConferencesAirplanes and events. Signed Memorandum of Cooperation on Sesar
Madrid, Spain - During the "World ATM Congress" in Madrid
The SESAR Deployment Manager (SDM) and the European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment (EUROCAE) signed yesterday a Memorandum of Cooperation. The MoC provides the principles and sets a framework... more
UAS-DronesUAE selects "His" P-1HH HammerHead UAV airplane (Piaggio Aerospace)
Abu Dhabi, UAE - It will be equipped with cameras, radar and communication systems
The United Arab Emirates "Play at home" in the contract with Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI) for the acquisition of eight P-1HH HammerHead aircraft, state-of-the-art multipurpose Unmanned... more
IndustryAirplanes. Seamless ATC system operational in Turkey
Rome, Italy - Advanced functions are available in line with the European SESAR
Finmeccanica, though its Security & Information Systems Division, has delivered a new Air Traffic Control (ATC) system for Turkey and brought it into fully operational service. The system, which was acquired... more
IndustryAirplanes and security. Saab awarded contracts to deploy WAM systems at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum Airport
Linkoping, Sweden - The industry has Dubai and DAEP as another partner
Defence and security company Saab announces that it has been awarded two contracts by Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) to supply and install a Wide Area Multilateration (WAM) system at Dubai... more
Science and technologyAirplanes. Sesar JU: possible use the existing satellite communication systems to improve ATM
Brussels, Belgium - Allowing air traffic control to offer better routings, advance sequencing, while maximising airport & airspace capacity
SESAR (Single European Sky initiative) members together with partners and the European Space Agency’s Iris Precursor have carried out a joint flight trial, successfully demonstrating that existing satellite t... more
AerospaceSuccessful flight for the Ariane 5 VA229 -VIDEO
Colleferro, Italy - Sending the EUTELSAT 65 WEST A satellite into orbit
The European launcher Ariane 5 has successfully completed its 85th mission, sending the EUTELSAT 65 WEST A satellite into orbit. The mission lifted off at 02:20 AM local time, 06:20 AM in Rome, from the... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. CALC received credit support from Exim Bank of China
Hong Kong, China - USD 41 million for the leasing of an Air India aircraft
China Aircraft Leasing Group, one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, received credit support at amount of USD 41 million from Transport Financing Department of the Export-Import... more
IndustryAustro Control signs final acceptance for Saab’s Nation-wide WAM system
Linkoping, Sweden - The initial contract was signed in 2011 and installation was completed in early 2013
Defence and security company Saab has announced that Austro Control, the Austrian Air Navigation Service Provider, has formally signed the final acceptance for its nation-wide Wide Area Multilateration... more
ReportMalaysian plane flight MH370 passed two years since mysterious disappearence
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Families in pain: Malaysian and Australian governments unremitting efforts
In the second anniversary of the tragic disappearance of the Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, investigations remain in the pitch dark. Malaysian and Australian governments unceasingly trying to solve... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines announced fleet expansion with 25 new B-737/700 airplanes
Chicago, Usa - And it plans to accelerate retirement of B-747s
United Airlines announced an order to purchase 25 new B-737/700 aircraft. The order is in addition to the previously announced order of 40 B-737/700s. The carrier will take delivery of the aircraft beginning... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Inmarsat and ESA to enhance ATM in Europe with Iris Service Evolution
Rome, Italy - Consortium of over 30 companies have joined the project (Airbus, Boeing, NATS, TAS, and Alitalia)
Inmarsat, one of the world’s providers of global mobile satellite communications, has been awarded a contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) to enhance Air Traffic Management (ATM) in Europe with a... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and figures. IATA: strong passenger demand continues into 2016
Geneva, Switzerland - RPK rose 7.1% compared to January 2015
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for January 2016 showing demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 7.1% compared to January 2015.... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and economy. Aci Europe: new report reveals private investment in airports more widespread -Specials
London, UK - During the "8th edition of ACI Airport Economics and Finance Conference"
This morning at the "8th ACI Airport Economics & Finance Conference" currently taking place in London, ACI EUROPE releases a new report on the state of airport ownership across the European continent. The... more