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PeopleAirplanes, helicopters, space, defence. From Finmeccanica to "Leonardo": it's a short step
Rome, Italy - The industry will change name? The decision next April 28
The Board of Directors, during which the 2015 financial statements at 31 December approved (see AVIONEWS) , it has been also the occasion to propose a new name to the shareholders' assembly: from the current... more
CargoAircraft. IATA Cargo Chartbook-Q1 2016
Montreal, Canada - Key points
IATA (International Air Transport Association) unveiled the latest quarterly Cargo Market Analysis. Key points: - Global growth continued to perform below its potential – "New mediocre" g... more
ConferencesAircraft and events. IATA: overflying conflict zones, drones, highlight Ops Conference Agenda
Montreal, Canada - The theme "Managing Operations in a Changing World" (Copenhagen, 18-20 April)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the theme for the 2016 Ops Conference (Copenhagen, Denmark, 18-20 April) will be "Managing Operations in a Changing World". The conference... more
SecurityMalaysian Airlines airplane, flight MH17. European Task Force on Conflict Zones publishes report -Specials
Cologne, Germany - The document will now be submitted to the Dutch Presidency of the Council of the EU for action
The European High Level Task Force on Conflict Zones handed over on 17 March 2016 its final report to Violeta Bulc, European Commissioner for Transport. In the aftermath of the tragic downing of Malaysian... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and results. Lufthansa Group increases profit for 2015 significantly
Frankfurt, Germany - Strategic realignment progressing well
Lufthansa Group unveiled the results 2015 and the outlook 2016. The highlights are: 2015 • Adjusted EBIT increased by 55 per cent to EUR 1.8 billion • Passenger airline profits doubled due... more
Military aviationPossible anomalies in the logistics management of the AMX aircraft maintenance
Rome, Italy - Italian Air Force started internal checks
The Italian Air Force (AMI) has been informed by GE AVIO company of the existence of some procedural irregularities in the management of the maintenance activities of the same industry, regarding the turbojet... more
PeopleAirbus Group proposes three new board members for approval at AGM
Amsterdam, Holland - They are Catherine Guillouard, Claudia Nemat, Carlos Tavares proposed to join board of directors
Airbus Group has published the agenda and other related information online for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) being held on 28 April 2016 at 14:30 local time in Amsterdam. Among the proposed resolutions,... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. Federal Government expands UAS partnerships
Washington, Usa - The EXCOM provides agencies with a forum to share information
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and key government agencies involved in unmanned aircraft operations are expanding participation in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Executive Committee (EXCOM).... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica BoD approves the 2015 financial statements -Specials
Rome, Italy - Proposed to the Shareholders' Meeting the change of the Company’s name in Leonardo
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica approves the 2015 Financial Statements. The highlights: - 2015 Results materially improved and above expectations. - EBITDA at EUR 1.9 billion, +19% compared... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: lawyers appealed to the Regional Court against the CONSOB decision in relation to the offer price by Hitachi for Ansaldo STS
Rome, Italy - At the request of the CEO and GM of the Group, and with the full support of the Board
At the request of the CEO and General Manager of Finmeccanica, and with the unanimous agreement and full support of the Board, Finmeccanica’s lawyers appealed to the Regional Court against the CONSOB d... more
IndustryAir Europa received its first B-787 airplane
Madrid, Spain - Carrier is first Spanish operator to fly Dreamliner
Boeing, Air Europa and SMBC Aviation Capital (SAC) celebrated the delivery of the carrier's first B-787 Dreamliner airplane. Air Europa takes delivery of its first Dreamliner following a ceremony held... more
IndustrySaab selected to provide A-CDM for Hong Kong International Airport
Linkoping, Sweden - The solution conforms to EUROCONTROL implementation guidelines
Defence and security company Saab announces that it has been selected by Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to provide a turnkey Aerobahn Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) solution. The... more
ReportItalian Finance Police searched Ansaldo STS' offices in Genoa and Naples: supposed stock manipulation on transfer to Hitachi
Genoa, Italy - Also the alleged to impede the surveillance activity depend upon unknown
The Italian Finance Police is making from this morning some searches in the Ansaldo STS offices, (ex-) Group Finmeccanica, in Genoa and Naples, in the context of the inquiry by the Milan prosecutor regarding... more
Fair and showsIndiGo A-320neo airplane makes appearance on opening day of the "India Aviation"
Hyderabad, India - The aircraft was delivered in the last days
IndiGo’s first A-320neo airplane has made an appearance on the opening day of the "India Aviation" airshow in Hyderabad. The aircraft was shown in front of Indian Government officials, IndiGo and Airbus e... more
AirlinesEmirates brings first scheduled A-380 airplane service to Vienna
Dubai, UAE - The aircraft will be used on the route from 1st July
One of the world’s largest passenger aircraft comes to Austria on 1st July 2016, as Emirates announces that it will operate one of its two scheduled daily flights into Vienna International Airport with i... more
CuriositiesSpace: it will "Touch lightly" the Earth at 10 million kms of distance
Rome, Italy - It is an asteroid large a main building of the Moscow University
The dimensions are those of a "Traditional Stalin's skyscraper" with a diameter equal to the height of a main building of the State Moscow's University, the Russian "Ria Novosti" explained and it will... more
Finance and economyAirports and economy. Fraport achieves result despite challenging business environment
Frankfurt, Germany - 61 million passengers handled at FRA in 2015
The Fraport Group closed fiscal year 2015 successfully with a 2.5 percent rise in passenger traffic -serving 61 million at its Frankfurt Airport (FRA) home base- as well as a significant increase in... more
IndustryNew aircraft. B-787/10 begins major assembly
Washington, Usa - The model has won 153 orders from nine customers around the world
Major assembly of the first B-787/10 Dreamliner airplane is underway, the latest major milestone in the development of the newest member of the 787 family. Boeing partner Kawasaki Heavy Industries began... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and events. ATR at the "India Aviation 2016"
Hyderabad, India - Nearly 40 aircraft operate in the colors of Indian carriers
The world regional aircraft manufacturer, ATR, attends the "India Aviation Exhibition 2016", held at the Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, India on 16th to 20th March. ATR are the "Best-selling" regional... more
AirportsAirplanes and airports: new pier and terminal at Schiphol get the go-ahead
Amsterdam, Holland - The new facility is scheduled for completion in 2023
On 15 March 2016, the Schiphol Group shareholders (the Dutch State, the Municipality of Amsterdam, the Municipality of Rotterdam and Aéroports de Paris) issued their final approval of plans to develop... more
ConferencesAirplanes and conferences. IATA: team effort needed to improve value of air cargo
Berlin, Germany - Lithium-ion battery: the Governments don't implement the regulations, and who doesn't respect the laws is unpunished
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for continued transformation in the air cargo industry with a focus on raising the quality of its offering at the opening of the 10th annual "World... more
ConferencesAirplanes. IATA (2): competitive air transport sector to drive increased German prosperity
Berlin, Germany - The declarations during the opening of the "World Air Cargo Symposium" today
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the German government to focus on improving the competitiveness of the German air transport sector in the development of its national aviation... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and animals. Iata: airlines are "United for wildlife"
London, UK - Signed a declaration aimed at reducing the illegal trafficking
On behalf of the aviation industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) signed a declaration aimed at reducing the illegal trafficking of wildlife and underlining the aviation industry’s c... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The strikes in Italy in March
Rome, Italy - Different protests announced for next Friday
The Italian Transport Ministry unveiled the list of the strikes predicted in the air transport. The protests announced for next Friday are: 18/03/2016, Uilt-Uil/Anpav+Rsa, staff of Mistral Air company,... more
AerospaceExoMars successfully launched -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - Thales Alenia Space, prime contractor of the program, is responsible of the planning of both missions (2016 and 2018)
Thales Alenia Space announced yesterday that Europe’s ExoMars spacecraft was successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan using a Proton-M Rocket. After a successful separation from B... more
AirportsAirplanes and results. Dubai International Airport starts 2016 with record 7.3 million passengers in January
Dubai, UAE - Surpassing the previous benchmark which was set in August 2015
Dubai International (DXB) started the New Year with record monthly traffic of 7.3 million passengers in January, surpassing the previous benchmark of 7.2 million passengers which was set in August 2015. Passenger... more
UAS-DronesFAA administrator talks drone aircraft at SXSW
Washington, Usa - In his opening remarks, he outlined recent progress on several important initiatives
FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and Sally French, "The Drone Girl", yesterday led a lively panel discussion about the future of small unmanned aircraft at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin on Monday.... more
HelicoptersJapan Coast Guard orders an additional H-225 helicopter
Tokyo, Japan - JCG already operates five units
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with Japan Coast Guard (JCG) for the purchase of an additional H-225. JCG, which already operates five units, has ordered this additional aircraft as part of its... more
AirlinesAirplanes. United Airlines emphasizes choice, convenience and access in proposal to serve Cuba
Chicago, Usa - More than 15,000 letters of support to US DoT
United Airlines submitted yesterday its latest filing to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to begin commercial air service to Cuba from its global gateways in Newark/New York, Houston,... more
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