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Civil aviationAircraft and carriers. AEA member airlines increase seat capacity by 5.5% in summer 2016
Brussels, Belgium - 3.8% more flights and 254 new routes launched
The members of the Association of European Airlines (AEA) will offer 3.8% more flights and 5.5% more seats in the upcoming summer season. In total 254 new routes will be launched. During the upcoming... more
HelicoptersNew AW helicopters in the South-East Asia skies
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Two AW-189 ordered by a Malaysian company will be operated by the Fire and rescue department
Finmeccanica, Italy’s high-technology group, has announced today at the "Singapore Airshow 2016" an order by TPG Aeronautik Sdn Bhd of Malaysia for two AW-189 super medium helicopters, consolidating t... more
Fair and showsEmbraer projects demand of 1,570 new deliveries of 70 to 130-seat jet aircraft in Asia Pacific over the next 20 years
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Valued at USD 75 billion, at list prices
Embraer Commercial Aviation (ECA) released yesterday, at the "Singapore Airshow", its market forecast for Asia Pacific, which includes China. The Company believes that airlines will take delivery of 1,570... more
Fair and showsIdentification Friend or Foe systems on Gripen NG airplanes of Sweden and Brazil
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - They allow pilots to locate and identify allied or potential threats
Finmeccanica, through its Airborne and Space Systems division, has signed contracts to provide Identification, Friend or Foe (IFF) systems for the Gripen Next Generation (Gripen NG) aircraft earmarked... more
AerospaceSuccessful launch of the Sentinel-3A satellite of Thales Alenia Space -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - It will carry out a number of oceanography, environmental and climate change study missions
The Sentinel-3A satellite, built by Thales Alenia Space for the European Space Agency (ESA), was successfully launched yesterday from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Russia, on a Rockot launch vehicle. One... more
AirportsItaly. Trapani's mayor worried for the airport
Trapani, Italy - A Wing of the Air Force is based and it has an only runway
"If it should be used for military purposes, it is clear that it would be necessary to have attention also for the civil exigencies of the airport. And the military effort could be prevalent. As Mayor,... more
Civil aviation"Singapore Airshow": Iran will purchase 100 SSJ-100 airplanes?
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - The potential there is and Vladislav Masalov of UAC hopes to close the deal
The UAC (United Aircraft Corporation) Vice-President, Vladislav Masalov, is hopeful to place a maxi-order for 100 airplanes - the modern Superjet 100 of Sukhoi- on the Iranian market. He declared it during... more
Fair and showsAvation increases to 35 its fleet of ATR-72 airplanes
Singapore, Repubblica di Singapore - The industry and the Singapore-based lessor announce 5 additional aircraft in the -600 series
The world’s turboprop manufacturer ATR and the Singapore-based commercial aircraft lessor Avation announced an agreement for the purchase of five new ATR-72/600 aircraft. At list prices the acquisition i... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. Philippines Air Force accepts C-295 fleet
Seville, Spain - The Air Force has taken delivery of the third and final aircraft
The Philippines Air Force has taken delivery of the third and final C-295 medium transport aircraft ordered from Airbus Defence and Space. The aircraft was ferried from the final assembly line at Seville,... more
PeopleFAA administrator visits Singapore
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - A MIP agreement signed with the local CAAS
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta today signed a milestone Maintenance Implementation Procedures (MIP) agreement with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS).... more
IndustryMali becomes latest customer for C-295W airplane
Seville, Spain - It becomes the 23rd Nation to order the model
Airbus Defence and Space has secured its first order in 2016 for the C-295W transport and mission aircraft. Mali becomes the 23rd Nation to order the C295 with an order for one winglet-equipped C-295W... more
Fair and showsSingapore. Finmeccanica to upgrade electronic warfare on Indonesian Air Force light multirole fighter aircraft
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Contract was placed by prime-contractor Aptronics
Finmeccanica, through its Airborne and Space Systems Division, has signed with Singapore-based prime-contractor Aptronics to provide its SEER radar warning receiver for the Indonesian Air Force. SEER is... more
Fair and showsMitsubishi Aircraft signs LOI for 10+10 MRJ-90 airplanes
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - The demand for regional jet in stable growth
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and Aerolease Aviation, an aircraft leasing company based in Miami (USA), announced today that they have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for an order of ten firm MRJ-90... more
Fair and showsSingapore. E-190 aircraft. Embraer signs pool agreement with Colorful Guizhou Airlines
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - It is the first customer of the model in this province
Embraer announced that it has signed a long-term agreement for the Company’s Flight Hour Pool Program with Colorful Guizhou Airlines, providing a comprehensive components repair package for its E-190 f... more
Fair and showsSaab at the "Singapore Airshow 2016"
Singapore, Singapore - It is an event of great strategic importance for the industry
Defence and security company Saab attend the "Singapore Airshow" from 16 to 21 February 2016. The industry will make several important product and programme announcements at the show. The "Singapore Airshow"... more
AerospaceFinmeccanica: two new contracts signed in space activities (EUR 138 million)
Rome, Italy - Telespazio will be responsible for managing the ground segment operations of the whole Sentinel-3 mission
Two new contracts totalling €138 million have been signed as part of Finmeccanica space activities relating to the Copernicus programme’s Sentinel-3 mission, led by the European Commission in partnership wit... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. "Singapore Airshow 2016" from February 16-21 -VIDEO
Singapore, Singapore - It is the Asia's largest aerospace and defence event
Every two years, high-level government and military delegations, as well as senior corporate executives around the world attend the "Singapore Airshow" to forge partnerships and seal deals in this region.... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Etihad Airways presented with "Air Transport World’s Airline of the Year 2016 award"
Abu Dhabi, EAU - For strong leadership in developing unique growth strategy and setting global industry benchmarks
Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi-based national airline of the United Arab Emirates, was last Monday evening presented with the coveted "Airline of the Year 2016 award" by the US-based aviation industry publication... more
PeopleEmanuel Höger is the new press spokesman of Messe Berlin
Berlin, Germany - It concentrates its communications expertise in the Corporate Communication department
As with immediate effect Messe Berlin has appointed Emanuel Höger (39) to the post of company press spokesman. He will report to Christian Göke, the chief executive officer of Messe Berlin. At the same t... more
SecurityAircraft and safety (2). IATA: turboprop hull loss rates by region of operator
Montreal, Canada - IOSA; improvements and six point strategy
Turboprop hull loss rates by region of operator The world turboprop hull loss rate improved to 1.29 hull losses per million flights in 2015 compared to 3.95 in the five years 2010-2014. The following... more
AccidentsThe Enstrom TH-180 helicopter incident
Menominee, Usa - An investigation about it began
Enstrom’s experimental helicopter model, the TH-180, experienced an emergency hard-landing in Menominee shortly before noon on Friday, February 12. There were no injuries or casualties and the pilot w... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: periodic communication on the share buyback programme
Rome, Italy - Authorised by the Shareholders’ Meeting held on 11 May 2015
As part of the share buyback programme authorised by the Shareholders’ Meeting held on 11 May 2015, Finmeccanica acquired on the Italian Stock Exchange (M.T.A.) 1,167,033 of the Company’s ordinary sha... more
SecurityAircraft and safety. IATA releases 2015 performance
Montreal, Canada - The data compared with 2014, and with the five-year 2010-2014 period
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for the 2015 safety performance of the commercial airline industry. - The 2015 global jet accident rate (measured in hull losses per... more
OccurrencesAirplane in taking off hit by a laser
Heathrow, UK - One of the pilots had a sudden illness
Also the UK pilots' union acted after the nth incident at the London-Heathrow airport, where an airplane has been hit by a laser during its taking-off that has interested one of the pilots. "It is not... more
HelicoptersR-44 and R-66 helicopters rank "Number One" in sales in 2015, according to the GAMA report
Torrance, Usa - The industry delivered 347 aircraft
Robinson Helicopter Company’s R-44 Raven II ranked as the world’s topselling helicopter while its R-66 became the world’s top-selling civil turbine helicopter according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Assoc... more
ConferencesAirplanes and events. IATA: partnerships key to securing aviation’s benefits
Singapore, Singapore - Three examples vital to meeting forecast demand for connectivity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed partnerships among all stakeholders, including governments, to help aviation fulfil its important role as a catalyst for global economic growth... more
CargoDubai World Central Airport: freight traffic rises 7.7 per cent in 2015
Dubai, UAE - The volumes totalled 888,714 tonnes
Air freight traffic at Dubai’s second airport, Dubai World Central (DWC) rose 7.7 per cent during 2015 according to the year-end traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports today. Air cargo volumes f... more
IndustryBoeing, USAF complete KC-46 Tanker refueling flight with F/A-18 airplane
Washington, Usa - The industry plans to build 179 units of the model for the USAF
A combined Boeing/US Air Force aircrew aboard the KC-46 tanker successfully refueled an F/A-18 aircraft in flight February 10th. The air refueling was the program’s first using the KC-46’s hose and dro... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. Finmeccanica at "Singapore Air Show"
Rome, Italy - Project Zero, Group’s vision of future aircraft, on display for the first time in Asia
Asia’s biggest aerospace show is set to start on the 16th of February in Singapore, and Finmeccanica will be participating with its newly integrated “One Company” organisation. Reference point in the a... more
Military aviationThe signing for Eurofighter aircraft to Kuwait next week?
Kuwait City, Kuwait - The Kuwaiti Defence Minister affirmed it to the "Kuwait News" TV. Pinotti will be present?
The question mark is compulsory. But probably we are at the final phase, and finally after long negotiations, complex -(also by the recent stop by Kuwaiti Audit Bureau), postponements (the signing was... more
AirportsFraport welcomes Lufthansa’s latest A-320neo airplane at Frankfurt Airport -VIDEO
Frankfurt, Germany - Latest aircraft generation designed to provide effective noise reduction
Today (February 12) Deutsche Lufthansa officially launched the world’s first A-320neo aircraft at its Frankfurt Airport (FRA) home base. The airline is thus deploying the latest aircraft generation –equipped wit... more
SecurityAirplanes. FAA proposes seven civil penalties against DHL for alleged hazardous materials violations
Washington, USA - Totaling USD 455,000 (USD 65,000 for each case)
The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes seven civil penalties totaling $455,000 against DHL Express (USA), Inc., of Plantation, Fla., for allegedly violating H... more
PeopleAlitalia A-330/200 airplane accompanies Pope Francis in Mexico -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - Historical leg in Cuba before the Apostolic journey to the Mexican State
Pope Francis took off from Italy today for Cuba and Mexico, the 152nd pastoral flight with Alitalia. It is the Vatican’s chosen airline for apostolic travel for the Pontiff and Pope Francis has been g... more
HelicoptersAthens-Ankara conflicts after Greek AB-212 military helicopter missing in the Aegean
Athens, Greece - Turkey would have issued a Notam that has impeded the researches of the missing aircraft
The tension increases in the Aegean Sea. The Hellenic press reported today about ongoing conflicts between Greece and Turkey following to the crash of a Greek AB-212 military helicipter, fell in the sea... more
Military aviationEurofighter Typhoon airplane: Storm Shadow and Meteor missile trials continue
Hallbergmoos, Germany - As part of a programme of improvements
Further trials of the Storm Shadow deep strike missile and Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile have been successfully completed as part of a programme of improvements which will further enhance... more
CuriositiesLufthansa Cargo: 40 million roses transported on its MD-11F airplanes
Frankfurt, Germany - On the occasion of Valentine's Day next Sunday
Lufthansa Cargo is currently flying entire freighters filled with beautiful roses to ensure that the millions of declarations of love will not have to go without the scent of fresh roses. The Lufthansa... more
AerospaceA delegation of 28 Latin Americans at the Italian CIRA for the conference on collaboration in space sector
Capua, Italy - The President Carrino and other authorities of this field welcomed it
The mission in Italy by a group of 28 delegates representing space agencies, governmental institutional and embassies coming from 12 States of the Latin America (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Cuba,... more
AirlinesAlitalia airplanes: punctuality rate grew in January, for the third consecutive month
Rome, Italy - Giancarlo Schisano: "Excellent record that we want to repeat"
Alitalia’s aircraft take-off record in January saw 90.7 per cent of its 16,000 operated flights depart on time. The airline's punctuality record is getting better and this is the third consecutive month t... more
IndustryA-350/1000 airplane in the Final Assembly Line (FAL)
Tolouse, France - One of three flight test aircraft to be built
Airbus has started final assembly of the first A-350/1000 airplane on schedule at the A-350XWB Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. This A-350/1000, one of three flight test aircraft to be built,... more
SecurityCairo signs agreement for the evaluation of the level of security of its aiports: Metrojet crash teaches...
Cairo, Egypt - Understanding the weaknesses of the control system helps avoid supporting terrorism
An evaluation that "Will be delivered within a period of six months and will have a total cost of USD 700,000, provided from Egypt's Tourism Assistance Fund"- declares today the Ministry of Civil Aviation... more
IndustryA-321neo airplane takes to the sky for the first time
Toulouse, France - Lasted five hours and 29 minutes
The first A-321neo airplane equipped with CFM International LEAP-1A engines completed its maiden flight on February 9th from Hamburg, Germany. The aircraft, registration D-AVXB, was flown by Experimental... more
ReportSomalia airplane attacked, arrested two airport workers - VIDEO
Mogadishu, Somalia - Surveillance video films bomb exchange
Only a few days ago 'Something' caused a large hole in the Daallo Airlines Airbus A-321 fuselage close to its right wing, it happened only 15 minutes after it had taken off from Mogadishu heading for Djibouti.... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: signed ESA contract to build Sentinel-3C and D satellites for Copernicus program
Cannes, France - Worth EUR 450 million
Thales Alenia Space is celebrating the signing with the European Space Agency (ESA), for the contract worth €450 million, to build the Sentinel-3C and D environmental monitoring and oceanographic satellites f... more
AccidentsMyanmar: 5 military personnel killed in plane accident
Naypyidaw, Myanmar - Beechcraft 1900D crashes after take off
Five Myanmar military personnel were killed in the plane crash that involved a Beechcraft 1900D, a 19 passenger pressurized twin-engine turboprop fixed-wing aircraft. Originally designed to be used as... more
HelicoptersFirst AW-169 helicopter for the UK market lands at its base
Rome, Italy - Six units ordered by EMS service operator Specialist Aviation Services
Finmeccanica, through its Helicopter Division, handed over to Specialist Aviation Services its first AgustaWestland AW-169 new generation intermediate class helicopter. The aircraft is also the first to... more
UAS-DronesFAA updates DC-area Unmanned aircraft procedures
Washington, Usa - In the area between 15 and 30 miles from Washington
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) updated its conditions yesterday for flying unmanned aircraft in the area between 15 and 30 miles from Washington, DC to clarify differences for various types... more
SecurityAirplanes. FAA asks to US and foreign airlines evaluations and risk linked to the lithium battery transport as goods
Washington, Usa - Specific tests conducted by the authority made emerged aspects of extreme danger
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday issued a safety alert to US and foreign commercial passenger and cargo airlines, urging them to conduct a safety risk assessment to manage the risks... more
AccidentsIndonesia: military plane crashes into a house
Malang, Indonesia - The causes of the accident are still uncertain
Not many hours ago in Malang in East Java an Indonesian military aircraft crashed into a house. The Brazilian-made Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano, also named ALX or A-29 is a turboprop aircraft designed... more
IndustryAirplanes and pollution (2). Boeing supports ICAO aicraft CO2 emissions standard
Seattle, Usa - Real progress to reduce them in the aviation
Boeing released the following statement: "Boeing commends the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) for reaching agreement on the first... more
Civil aviationIATA welcomes new CO2 emissions standard for aircraft -Specials
Geneva, Switzerland - After six years of paintstaking negotiation and technical work
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision by representatives at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to agree a CO2 efficiency Standard for commercial aircraft. The... more