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SecurityB-747 airplane. FAA proposes civil penalty against Atlas Airlines
Washington, Usa - For USD 275,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $275,000 civil penalty against Atlas Airlines of Purchase, NY, for allegedly operating a B-747 after performing i... more
Cargo"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: excellent results in cargo traffic
Warsaw, Poland - More than 58,000 tonnes went through it in 2015
In 2015 cargo traffic at "Chopin Airport" was up by 9%. The Warsaw airport handled a total of 58,284 tonnes of freight in the twelve months of 2015, including 57,735 tonnes internationally (9.4%) and 548... more
ReportAirplanes. Bring the Egyptian tourism to its knees. Meridiana intensely cuts the links to Egypt
Cairo, Egypt - Morsi's deposition, attacks, Metrojet crash and "Regeni case": all has contributed to the crisis of the holiday-maker industry
"From 44 to 4 per week": this is the fall of the links served by Meridiana to Egypt. Massimo Crippa, the director of the charter sales of the airline said it to "Nova": "The tourism in Egypt has been strongly... more
IndustryEmbraer Phenom 300 airplane is most-delivered business jet in the world
São José dos Campos, Brazil - For the third consecutive year
The Embraer Phenom 300 was the most-delivered business jet in the world in 2015 for the third consecutive year, with 70 aircraft received by customers around the globe. Recognized as one of the most desirable... more
AirportsAutogrill enters Bergen Airport and strengthens its presence in Norway
Milan, Italy - The Group continues to grow in Northern Europe
Through HMSHost International, Autogrill is strengthening its operations in Norway having been awarded a contract to open six food & beverage points of sale at Bergen Airport, the country’s 2nd biggest a... more
OccurrencesHokkaido airport: JAL airplane evacuated due to the smoke in cabin-passengers side
Hokkaido, Japan - Coming from the right engine
The pilot of a JAL (Japan Airlines) airplane of the B-737/846 type with 165 people on board has been forced to interrupt its taking-off phase at the Hokkaido-New Chitose airport due to a thick smoke, that... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Alitalia: BoD on February 25 for mandate to Cramer Ball
Rome, Italy - Chaired by Luca Cordero di Montezemolo
Alitalia's Board of Directors (BoD), chaired by Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, will convene on Thursday, February 25 at 10:00 am. The meeting agenda will include delegating Chief Executive Officer powers... more
HelicoptersRobinson now accepting orders for new R-44 "Cadet" helicopter
Torrance, Usa - The industry will display it at this year's "HAI Heli-Expo Convention" at early March
Robinson is officially accepting orders for its new two-place R-44 Cadet helicopter. Serial numbers will not be assigned and delivery dates will not be confirmed until FAA certification is complete. The... more
Civil aviationGermanwings' tragedy instructs. Germany controls aircraft pilots. The human life before the privacy
Berlin, Germany - An amendment to the current law will be submitted to the green light by the Federal Parliament
The German Federal Government is studying a measure addressed to introduce recurring checks as example on the aircraft pilots, aimed at the identification of the use of drugs, alcoholic drinks and medicines.... more
Science and technologyRichard Branson unveils Virgin Galactic’s new Spaceship aircraft named VSS UNITY
Mojave, Usa - The new vehicle’s build process kicked off in 2012 with each component part undergoing rigorous testing before assembly
Virgin Galactic, the privately-funded space company owned by Virgin Group and Abu Dhabi’s Aabar Investments PJS, unveiled its newly completed SpaceShipTwo. The rollout ceremony was attended by Sir Richard B... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Raytheon team to deliver next-generation aircraft jet trainer to US Air Force
Washington, Usa - In the team also CAE USA and Honeywell join to provide fully integrated solution
Raytheon Company is offering an integrated, next-generation training solution for the US Air Force’s Advanced Pilot Training competition. Raytheon, one of the world’s preeminent training and avionics com... more
OccurrencesOverheating of an engine: ANA's Dreamliner airplane returns safely at the Kuala Lumpur's airport
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - No problem for 214 people on board. The airline investigates on the causes
"On February 22, 2016, at approximately 09:50 Japan Standard Time (08:50 Local Time), ANA Flight 816 (from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo-Narita) Captain, on instruction from air traffic control authorities, returned... more
AirportsTAROM connects Hamburg Airport with Bucharest; route served with A-318 aircraft
Hamburg, Germany - New service to Romanian capital
Hamburg Airport’s portfolio of routes to eastern Europe is being enriched with a new service: from 9 May, 2016, the Romanian airline TAROM is operating four weekly flights between Hamburg and Bucharest. T... more
Civil aviationEurope-Russia: competence fight on the airspace in Crimea. Who decides on the routes that fly over Sinferopoli and the Black Sea?
Rome, Italy - Easa makes agreements with Ukraine, but Moskow don't legitimate its competence
One month ago Easa, the European Aviation Safety Agency announced to have concluded the agreements with Saau (State Aviation Administration of Ukraine) started last 18th January. A step forward in the... more
SecuritySafety and slaughter 2011. Arrested owner of Moskow-Domodevovo airport
Moskow, Russia - A detention motivated by violation of safety norms,and linked in some ways to the suicidal terrorist attack
The news is still piecemeal but what is certain is that Dmitry Kamenshchik, owner of Moskow-Domodedovo airport was arrested by the police. According to an officer the accuse was motivated by the breach... more
AirportsFrance. "Notre Dame des Landes" airport: a report reveals the truth
Paris, France - Hollande unmasked, no environmental risk that imposes a new field
There are new developments on the French debate to build the new airport "Notre Dame des Landes". It seems that over one year the Government were silent about the existence of a report that contradicts... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Remodeling of the airberlin Management Board
Berlin, Germany - Neil Mills as the new CSPO and Oliver Iffert as the new COO
airberlin CEO Stefan Pichler has largely completed the substantial restructuring of the airberlin Management Team by February 22nd, 2016. With Neil Mills as the new CSPO and Oliver Iffert as the new COO... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Agreement Qatar Airways-Meridiana: 900 job losses planned
Rome, Italy - 49% of the shares in the hands of the Arab company. At risk 50% of the workforce
The new business plan of Meridiana provides cuts in personnel. 900 job losses, more than 500 among the flight attendants. This was established during the meeting of the company with nine trade unions in... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport. Aer Lingus increase Dublin frequency to up to 4 departures per day
Liverpool, UK - Increased connections on the airline’s North American services
Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Stobart Air have announced that they will be doubling the frequency of their flights between Liverpool and Dublin, with up to four departures per day, from 2nd May 2016.... more
AccidentsTurin Airport: Air France airplane evacuated, passengers safe
Turin, Italy - The firemen on the site for a fire to an engine
One of the engines of an Air France's airplane suddenly caught fire at the Turin-Caselle airport during its dangerous taking-off phase, when the tanks are full of fuel. The passengers on board have been... more
Fair and showsP&W Canada: PW200 emerges as helicopter engine of choice in Asia
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - The family powers different aircraft (H-135, AW-109E Power, AW-109 Grand, Bell 427 and 429, Kazan and MD Explorer 900)
Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW200 engine is the turboshaft engine of choice in Asia. The PW200 family powers aircraft such as the H-135, AW-109E Power, AW-109 Grand, Bell 427 & 429, Kazan Ansat and MD Explorer 9... more
Finance and economyAircraft and airports. Sustained growth for Amsterdam-Schiphol
Amsterdam, Holland - Continued investments in capacity, quality and accessibility required
Today Schiphol Group is presenting its results for 2015. Major contributing factors were the considerable growth in passenger numbers, the large network of destinations and the financial solidity. Revenue... more
ReportLibya: "It is not easy to choose the path of reconciliation, but addressing Country's humanitarian, economic, and security crises requires great courage"
Rome, Italy - Joint statement by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UAE, the UK, and the USA
The governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States welcome the Libyan Presidency Council's February 14 announcement of a Government of... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA, DHS, CACI, UMD perfom UAS detection work
Washington, Usa - Each month the Federal Aviation Administation receives more than 100 reports from pilots
Each month, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) receives more than 100 reports from pilots and others who spot what appears to be an unmanned aircraft (UAS) flying close to an airport or a manned... more
Finance and economyUAV aircraft and radar systems. "Made in Italy" in aerospace: a market worth of USD 500 billion
Rome, Italy - ExportUsa signs agreement with US government agency
ExportUsa, the consulting company which sells and promotes "Made in Italy" products in the Usa, has signed the agreement with an agency of Washington DC specialised in direct managing of distribution and... more
AirportsAutogrill expands its business at Beijing Airport
Milan, Italy - The Group steps up growth in Asia
Through HMSHost International, Autogrill Group is strengthening its operations at Beijing Capital International Airport with three new points of sale which will complement the six existing ones and which... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia launches new Catania-Bologna direct flights on 1 May
Rome, Italy - Further boost for domestic South-North Italy services
Alitalia will launch on 1 May non-stop flights between Catania and Bologna to enhance further its route network between the South and North of Italy. The new service between the two cities will mean the... more
Fair and showsUK MoD places order for two solarpowered Airbus Zephyr 8 aircraft
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - The first unit is due to fly in mid-2017
Airbus Defence and Space has won an order from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the manufacture and operation of two solar-powered Zephyr 8 high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) aircraft. Flying at... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines applauds agreement improving access to Tokyo-Haneda Airport
Chicago, Usa - To operate daytime flights
United Airlines issued the following statement today after the US and Japanese governments announced an amendment to the nations' air transport agreement enabling US carriers to operate daytime flights... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA calls on Thai Government to shore-up competitiveness
Bankgkok, Thailandia - Safety, capacity and cost issues to keep local aviation sector competitive
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of Thailand to address urgently safety, capacity and cost issues to keep Thailand’s aviation sector competitive. Safety: it o... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Enav to "Piazza Affari": the Italian air traffic control company meets the investors
Rome, Italy - On stock market within June with steps in London and USA
The Management Board of Enav, the Italian company which provides the Air Traffic Control service, got together yesterday to analyze the business plan of the equity story that it will present to international... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. ECA: new pilot fatigue rules in effect
Brussels, Belgium - Is European aviation ready for the shift?
As the new EASA Flight Time Limitations (FTL) rules (EU Reg. 83/2014) come into effect today, the industry shifts to a fully harmonised European set of rules aimed at preventing air crew fatigue from constituting... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. NTU Singapore and Finmeccanica partner on aircraft manufacturing and technology
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Signed a MoU at the airshow 2016
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) and Finmeccanica, through its Helicopter Division manufacturing AgustaWestland products, signed a Memorandum of Understanding today at the "Singapore Airshow... more
AirportsReagan National and Dulles International served more than 44 million passengers in 2015
Washington, Usa - A continued rise in domestic airline activity
A continued rise in domestic airline activity at "Ronald Reagan" Washington National Airport, combined with growth in domestic and international service at Washington-Dulles International Airport, drove... more
SecurityBell UH-1B helicopter. FAA proposes civil penalty against R&R Conner Aviation
Seattle, Usa - For USD 197,500
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $197,500 civil penalty against R&R Conner Aviation (RCA) of Conner, Mont., for allegedly operating a Bell UH-1B h... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica to provide communications for new Australian PC-21 trainer aircraft
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - The deal with Pilatus will equip 49 airplanes
Finmeccanica, through its Airborne and Space Systems division, has been awarded a contract by Pilatus Aircraft to provide airborne communications for the 49 PC-21 turboprop trainers recently acquired by... more
Civil aviationUnited, PAFCA reach tentative agreement for dispatchers
Chicago, Usa - The contract extends the current one through the end of 2021
United and the Professional Airline Flight Control Association (PAFCA) reached a tentative agreement yesterday on a contract extension for the company's more than 420 dispatchers. The tentative agreement... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Agreeement on recovery commercial links USA-Cuba
Chicago, Usa - DOT opens offer for 110 daily flights
A historical signing between the US and Cuba Governments happened yesterday. It is about the official agreement that approves the recovery of the commercial links by airplanes between the two Countries.... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft come to Naval Air Station based in Sigonella
Rome, Italy - US Naval Support Activity in Naples will house aircraft without a human pilot aboard
Aircraft without a human pilot aboard are not just a dream and further US Uav (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle also known as UAS, System) will fly across the Italian sky. Naval Air Station based in Sigonella,... more
IndustryBoeing South Carolina's 100th B-787 airplane delivered to American Airlines
North Charleston, Usa - It represents the first Dreamliner from this plant and the 14th overall
Boeing South Carolina marked a milestone, with the delivery of the 100th airplane built at the North Charleston site. The aircraft, a B-787/8, was delivered to American Airlines in front of hundreds of... more
IndustryCessna Citation Latitude airplane achieves EASA certification and La Mole operational capability
Wichita, Usa - With deliveries underway in the region
Cessna Aircraft Company announced its Citation Latitude midsize business jet has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) with deliveries underway in the region. With a maximum... more
OccurrencesUnknown person with laser against landing airplanes in Mexico City, the Papal flight among them: Alitalia declares...
Rome, Italy - The captain prompty reported to the control tower. The operations regularly made in safety
The cockpit crew of Alitalia flight AZ4000 on Friday 12 February noticed a laser light from the ground, as did other aircraft flying towards Mexico City, as they prepared to land at the Mexican capital’s a... more
AirportsAirplanes and environment. Dubai Airports: DXB and DWC achieve Level 2 of ACI's Carbon Accreditation Programme
Dubai, UAE - The first ones in the area
Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) have become the first airports in the GCC states to achieve Level 2 accreditation from the Airports Council International’s (ACI) Airport Carbon A... more
AirlinesNew routes to Italy with Ellinair
Rome, Italy - A young Greek airline is ready to operate in Summer
The next Summer the colors of the Greek flag will enlighten the Italian sky. On 4th June 2016 the new Greek airline Ellinair will made its debut on the airports of Milan-Malpensa, Rome-Fiumicino and Verona.... more
UAS-DronesThe FAA reminds you to register your drone aircraft
Washington, Usa - The deadline is this Friday, February 19, 2016
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reminding drone owners about this week’s registration deadline. If you own a drone weighing more than 0.55 lbs. but less than 55 lbs., and you’ve been fly... more
IndustryAirplanes. A positive kick-off for Airbus in 2016
Toulouse, France - In particular for its widebody family
Airbus got off to a good start in 2016, in particular for its wide body family with 16 aircraft orders booked in January, comprising 14 all new A-330/900neo’s from an undisclosed customer and two A-320ceo’s fro... more
Fair and showsAirbus Group and Singapore EDB sign agreement to develop aircraft maintenance solutions of the future
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Against the backdrop of the "Singapore Airshow 2016"
Against the backdrop of the "Singapore Airshow 2016", Airbus Group is looking to the future of aviation with an innovative new concept for aircraft maintenance. Pierre Jaffre, President Asia Pacific at... more
IndustryBoeing: Okay Airways announces contract for 12 B-737/900ER airplanes
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - The agreement is subject to the approval of the Chinese Government
Boeing and Okay Airways announced yesterday a commitment for 12 B-737s, including eight MAX 8s, three 737 MAX 9s and one Next-Generation 737/900ER (Extended Range) airplane. The agreement is valued at... more
Fair and showsPhilippine Airlines selects the A-350XWB airplane for future long haul fleet
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Six in the 900 version and an option for further six aircraft
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for the order of six A-350/900 airplanes, with another six purchase options. The news was announced today at the "Singapore... more
IndustryShips. The renewal program of the Italian Navy’s fleet officially begins. LSS with base for rescue operations by helicopters
Trieste, Italy - Works start on the logistic support unit. Delivery of it in 2019
The steel cutting ceremony of the LSS logistic support unit’s bow section was held at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Castellammare di Stabia. Construction works, therefore, officially started on the first uni... more