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AirportsLiverpool Airport: new airline and new routes as busy Easter gets underway
Liverpool, UK - Over 60,000 passengers are expected to pass through it
The first Bank Holiday period of the year this weekend sees the start of a new airline, new routes and the start of the busier summer schedules at Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) which coincides... more
AirportsBrussels. Catania airport: prevention and control measures into force until next March 30
Catania, Italy - The increase has been decided by the public safety Authority
SAC (Catania's airport management company) informs that, following to the attacks in Brussels, an increase of the prevention and control measures has been decided by the public safety Authority at the... more
Civil aviationUnited Airlines and Air China strengthen and extend strategic partnership
Chicago, Usa - To elevate their product offering to customers across the travel experience
Air China and United Airlines recently signed a multi-year agreement to strengthen their long-standing strategic partnership. In addition to the long-term extension of their agreement, both have established... more
AirportsMiami Airport welcomed first A-350 airplane in the western hemisphere
Miami, Usa - A TAM Airlines flight 9610 arrived last March from Sao Paulo
On March 17, Miami International welcomed the first A-350 airplane in the Western Hemisphere when TAM Airlines flight 9610 arrived from Sao Paulo. The carrier is only the fourth airline in the world to... more
AirlinesAttacks. United Airlines offers customers additional rebooking flexibility following Brussels tragedies
Chicago, Usa - The possibility to reschedule or change the itinerary
As the situation at the Brussels-Zaventem International Airport evolves, United Airlines late yesterday afternoon extended its travel waiver to enable additional customers ticketed on United flights to... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: statement following terrorist attacks in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - The airport context, beyond it and the vital role of data and intelligence
The events in Brussels yesterday have shocked and saddened the entire European airport community and we extend our deepest sympathy to the families and friends of the victims of these attacks. Our thoughts... more
AirlinesAir Transat launches the direct flights from Italy to Canada
Rome, Italy - The links to Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver will start
The growth continues for Air Transat, the Canadian carrier. After to have closed last year in a positive manner and with a load factor of over 85%, it presents the no-stop links from Italy to Canada to... more
HelicoptersFirst of sixteen AW-101 helicopters for the Norwegian Government makes successful maiden flight
Rome, Italy - The Ministry will take delivery of 16 aircraft for operation by the Royal Air Force starting in 2017
Finmeccanica announced today the first of 16 AgustaWestland AW-101 helicopters for the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MoJ) successfully performed its maiden flight at its Helicopter... more
AirportsAirplanes. Update on Brussels-Zaventem airport's closure
Brussels, Belgium - Information for those passengers that have lost the baggages in those moments, or reschedule flights
After the terrorist tragic events happened yesterday morning that have provoked a total of 80 dead and hundreds of wounded, following to which the airport has been closed to the take-offs and landings... more
Civil aviationBrussels attacks (2). AEA: sympathy for victims
Brussels, Belgium - It is essential that the air transport industry can thrive and function in a safe and secure environment
The AEA (Association of European Airlines) deplores the cowardly attacks which rocked Brussels airport and the city’s metro system yesterday morning. The Association wishes to express its sympathy for t... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA files formal complaint in EC investigation
Geneva, Switzerland - Into alleged abuses of dominant positions by manufacturers of aviation equipment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it has become a complainant in an investigation being conducted by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Competition (DG-COMP) i... more
AirlinesRyanair on flights situation on Brussels
Dublin, Ireland - The list of the cancellations of yesterday
"Following the closure of Brussels-Zaventem Airport yesterday (22 Mar), all remaining Brussels-Zaventem flights were cancelled. Flights due to operate to/from Brussels-Zaventem on Wednesday (23 Mar) will... more
AirportsHamburg Airport presents the new summer timetable
Hamburg, Germany - New destinations and airlines in its route network
The new summer timetable comes into effect at Hamburg Airport on 27 March, 2016. It is valid until 29 October, 2016. Around 60 airlines fly to 120 destinations. On average, they carry 38,500 passengers... more
AirlinesNorwegian: direct flight to Las Vegas
Oslo, Norway - Starting 1 November
Starting 1 November Norwegian will offer direct flights between Oslo Airport and major US city Las Vegas. The airline is also adding one additional weekly departure on its route to Los Angeles. The direct... more
AirlinesAttacks in Brussels. Alitalia to set up two special flights today and larger aircraft to assist its travellers
Rome, Italy - A plan has been launched to rebook passengers through Paris, Amsterdam and Duesseldorf airports
Special flights and larger aircraft from Paris, Amsterdam and Düsseldorf. Alitalia has implemented a plan to provide its passengers with all needed assistance following the multiple explosions in Brussels... more
AerospaceCygnus cargo carrier successfully launched -VIDEO
Turin, Italy - With pressurized cargo module by Thales Alenia Space, headed for the ISS
The Cygnus cargo carrier for the International Space Station (ISS) was successfully launched today from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on an Atlas V rocket. The Cygnus spacecraft comprises two modules:... more
Finance and economyShareholders’ Meeting of Finmeccanica: filing of documentation
Rome, Italy - Convened at the end of April
With reference to the Shareholders’ Meeting of Finmeccanica, convened in Extraordinary session on 22, 27 and 28 April 2016 (in first, second and third call respectively) and in Ordinary Session on 22 a... more
ReportAttackers at Brussels' airport (9): here the faces -VIDEO
Brussels, Belgium - "Wanted" five suspect men
The images firstly have been published exclusively by Belgian "Dh.be": they are the probable faces of two of attackers of the Brussels-Zaventem airport, hit at 8:00am from an attack of at least a suicide... more
AirlinesAirplanes and attacks. American Airlines Brussels update
Fort Worth, Usa - Flight 751 to Philadelphia cancelled
American Airlines extends its deepest sympathies and condolences to those affected by the tragic events in Brussels earlier today. The carrier is taking care of employees and customers at Brussels Airport.... more
ReportAirplanes. Events in Brussels (7): three Italians wounded. Nuclear plant in Tihange evacuated. Chaos in the European air transport
Brussels, Belgium - "Wanted" 5 men
This is the toll of the tragic events of this morning in Brussels, in two attacks at the Zavemtem airport before, and then at the metro station, near to the EU office. Attacks claimed by Daesh; 35 the... more
ReportUnited Airlines offers the following statement on the tragedies in Brussels
Chicago, Usa - It had two arrivals at the European city this morning
The United family is deeply saddened by the tragedies in Brussels earlier today, and our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. The safety of our customers and crew remains our top... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: filing of documentation on annual financial report
Rome, Italy - At the company's head office in Rome, at Borsa Italiana SpA and on its website
According to applicable law and regulations, you are hereby notified that the Annual Financial Report as at 31 December 2015 (including the Draft Annual Financial Statements and the Consolidated Financial... more
PeopleBrussels attacks (8): telephone call by Minister Gentiloni to Belgian Foreign Minister Reynders -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - The crisis unit recommends to the Italians present to avoid in this moment transfers
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni telephoned the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders to express the sympathy and deep solidarity of the Italian Government and people. The... more
AirportsAirplanes, attacks (6). Fiumicino airport: cancelled links to Brussels -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - Also the Roman airport controlled by the Police: security measures redoubled, dense the supervisions
Only two airplanes departed this morning at the Rome-Fiumicino airport to Brussels (one by Rynair and one by Brussels Airlines), before around 8:00am, hour in which the tragedy occurred in the Belgian... more
IndustryContract worth over 300 million Euros with the Italian MoD for nine Aermacchi M-346 aircraft
Rome, Italy - The new airplanes will be operated by the Italian Air Force
Finmeccanica has signed a contract worth over 300 million Euros with ARMAEREO (Italian National Armaments Directorate) of the Italian Defence Ministry for a further nine Aermacchi M-346 advanced training... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia: all flights to and from Brussels cancelled for today
Rome, Italy - Activated a special information line
Following multiple explosions in Brussels, Alitalia has cancelled all flights to and from the Belgian capital today. The airport will remain closed until further notice. The airline is providing all necessary... more
ReportSuspected package set off at Brussels airport (4): 15 dead in the metro -VIDEO
Brussels, Belgium - Fixed to 13 victims and 35 wounded the toll in Zaventem
The number of the dead increased to 15 at the Mavelbek station of the subway in Brussels, while it is fixed to 13 that one of the explosions at the Zaventem airport, where the wounded are at least 35.... more
ReportBelgium (2): increased to 13 the death toll in Brussels Airport. 28 in total -VIDEO
Brussels, Belgium - Other 15 victims for the attack at the subway
The Europe's core hit. Brussels, where this morning two bombs exploded (but it seems that also three ones) one at the Zaventem airport and one of the metro stop in Maalbek, not far from the European Commission... more
Latest newsExplosions in Brussels. Airport operations suspended until further notice. Flights cancelled and airplanes grounded -VIDEO
Brussels, Belgium - A note diffused on the website
At 8am two explosions have occured in the departure hall. Emergency services are on the premices and are offering the necessary assistance. Airport operations (flights cancelled and airplanes grounded)... more
Civil aviationAirplanes grounded due to the protests. AEA strongly condemns French Air Traffic Control strike
Brussels, Belgium - Once more passengers and airlines hijacked
Once again passengers and European airlines are being seriously affected by strike action by air traffic controllers(ATC) in France. The Association of European Airlines (AEA) strongly condemns this unjustified... more
ReportA woman lost Flydubai crashed airplane (3): alive only for a fate
Dubai, UAE - After to have celebrated with friends the previous evening, slept when the flight has taken off...Now she is shocked
If this is not luck.. It is only for a lucky event, due to the too many celebrations the previous evening, that Elvira Isayeva avoided the death. After to have celebrated with her friends, the following... more
OccurrencesUTair's B-737/800 airplane inverts the route and lands in emergency in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - Due to the supposed technical problems signalled by the instrumentation on board. But passengers report lightning and strong bangs on the fuselage
The pilot of another B-737/800 airplane yesterday -the same model of the Rostov tragedy that last Saturday (March 19) has provoked the death of 62 people on board on the 981 flight of Flydubai (see for... more
AccidentsAircraft disaster in Rostov (2). The declarations by the Flydubai's CEO, Ghaith Al Ghaith
Dubai, UAE - Condemning speculations on the crash, CEO gives his maximum collaboration to assist the victims' families and to identify the causes of the tragedy
This is the statement officially diffused yesterday by the CEO of Flydubai, Ghaith Al Ghaith, regarding the disaster in Rostov, flight 981 of the airline, that has provoked the death of 62 people on board. "In... more
HelicoptersH-145 helicopter demo tour in Asia, divided into two legs
Marignane, France - Through a series of flights in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Taiwan
Airbus Helicopters’ H-145 is back in Asia to showcase its performance and capabilities through a series of demo flights in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Taiwan. The first H-145 demo tour was held i... more
AccidentsAirplane disaster in Rostov: the two black boxes heavily damaged. Doubts on the pilot's action -VIDEO
Moscow, Russia - For this reason probably their decoding will require at least a month
It is difficult the inquiry on the causes that have brought to the airplane disaster of the Emirate's airline Flydubai, when last Saturday, March 19, the flight 891 served by an its B-737/800 airplane,... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia returns to Jordan with direct flights from 27 March
Rome, Italy - Fast growing route: 25,000 passengers in 2015, up 20% from previous year
Alitalia is returning to Jordan again this summer. From 27 March, the Italian airline will resume direct flights between Rome and Amman offering up to 5 flights a week this summer. The connection between... more
Civil aviationWho reacts of an airplane's delay? Court Justice EU sentences on notion "Claim" of the passengers
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - The national authorities supervise but are not required to act on individual complaints; that power may be given to them by national legislations
When an airplane flight is cancelled, the air carrier is required under EU law to provide care for the passengers concerned as well as compensation (between €250 and €600, depending on the distance). Moreover, eac... more
IndustryAirbus Group to sell Defence Electronics to KKR
Amsterdam, Holland - For € 1.1bn
Airbus Group has reached agreement with KKR, a global investment firm, to sell its defence electronics business (Defence Electronics), a global provider of mission-critical sensors, integrated systems... more
SecurityAirplanes. FAA: drones and Cherry Blossoms don't mix
Washington, Usa - The US Authority si conducting the "No Drone Zone" campaign
Spring in the Nation’s Capital brings with it the extraordinary beauty of the cherry trees blooming around the Tidal Basin. At the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), we want you to shoot all the p... more
SecurityAirplanes and airports. FAA proposes civil penalty against Puerto Rico Ports Authority
Washington, Usa - For USD 917,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $917,000 civil penalty against the Puerto Rico Ports Authority for alleged aircraft rescue and firefighting violations a... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: SMEs' intellectual property protection from cyber-risks
Rome, Italy - According to industry analyses, 71% of all data breaches are against companies with less than 100 employees
The analysis of cyber vulnerabilities experienced by Italian small and mediumsized companies was the focus of the conference "Cyber defence systems for SMEs”. Organised by the CESTUDIS Defence and Security R... more
ReportAirplanes. France: strike by air traffic controllers next March 20 and 21
Paris, France - Announced by the UNSA-ICNA unions. 20% of flights cancelled
DGAC, the French civil aviation general Direction informs that next Sunday 20 and Monday 21 of March the UNSA-ICNA unions have fixed a strike by the French air traffic controllers, that will interest the... more
Military aviationFinmeccanica. Moretti on Eurofighter airplanes to Kuwait: "We are at the last steps of the discussion"
Milan, Italy - Object: the order for 28 Typhoon fighters
Parts of one of the rare interviews given by the Finmeccanica Group's CEO, Mauro Moretti, read yesterday on the "Milano Finanza", after approval by BoD of the financial statements at December 31, 2015.... more
PeopleAircraft and roles. Lufthansa Cargo announces key management appointments
Frankfurt, Germany - New responsibilities for Achim Martinka, Bernhard Kindelbacher and Dr Jan-Wilhelm Breithaupt
Lufthansa Cargo has appointed new area managers for the regions Europe & Africa and The Americas as well a new Head of Global Handling Management. As of 1 June 2016, Achim Martinka will be in charge of... more
CargoAirplanes. Lufthansa Cargo sets course for future growth
Frankfurt, Germany - Besides an ambitious cost-cutting programme, the airline has announced further product innovations
Lufthansa Cargo is implementing a comprehensive range of measures to counter the decline in the 2015 annual results. Besides an ambitious cost-cutting programme, the airline has announced further product... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and environment. San Francisco Airport awarded Level 3 ACA by ACI
San Francisco, Usa - Airport is first in California to receive advanced certification for greenhouse gas reductions
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced a major environmental milestone yesterday, with the award of Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) by the Airports Council International (ACI),... more
PeopleNicolas Chamussy to become Airbus Group’s new Space chief
Toulouse, France - Succeeds François Auque who will stay on with Group for another two years as advisor to support new technology ventures in Europe and space topics
The Space Systems unit of Airbus Group will receive new leadership on 1 July 2016 with the appointment of Nicolas Chamussy, 48, as its Executive Vice President. Presently serving as Chief of Staff to... more
AirportsAmsterdam Airport: Summer is beginning at Schiphol
Amsterdam, Holland - More passengers, more airlines and more destinations
Amsterdam-Schiphol is ready for summer. Over the next few months the airport, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, will welcome no fewer than three new airlines and add a few new destinations... more
IndustryFirst French Blue A-330 airplane is taking shape
Toulouse, France - The new carrier will start its operations next September
The first A-330 airplane for the brand new airline French Blue is taking shape in the Airbus Final Assembly Line, in Toulouse. The new airline unveiled by the Groupe Dubreuil on March 17th will be the... more
PeopleFinmeccanica: statements made by its CEO referred to the fairness of the price paid by Hitachi for controlling stake in Ansaldo STS
Rome, Italy - And not to the subsequent mandatory tender offer, since the latter clearly does not concern the Group
In relation to articles published in the media today, Finmeccanica underlines that statements made yesterday to the financial community by the CEO and General Manager Mauro Moretti during the presentation... more