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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
IndustryAirplanes and systems. Saab selected to deliver TAS for Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport’s new control tower
Linkoping, Sweden - The industry has deployed systems at more than 100 sites around the world
Defence and security company Saab announces that it has been selected by Air Navigation and Weather Services (ANWS), a division of the Taiwan Civil Aeronautics Administration, to deliver a Tower Automation... more
IndustryAircraft and systems. Saab to deploy SR-3 Surface Movement Radar in Prague
Linkoping, Sweden - For the "Václav Havel Airport"
Defence and security company Saab announces that it has been selected by Air Navigation Services of the Czech Republic (ANS CR) to deliver its SR-3 Surface Movement Radar (SMR) for Václav Havel Airport,... more
IndustrySaab’s Remote Tower wins award
Linkoping, Sweden - Assigned by the IHS Jane's ATC
Defence and security company Saab has received the IHS Jane’s Air Traffic Control (ATC) Award for delivering the first operational and approved Remote Tower in the world. Saab won the Technology category t... more
Fair and showsAirplanes. "World ATM Congress" (2). Indra showcases state-of-the art ATM technology
Madrid, Spain - The iTEC solution, the most advanced 4D trajectory system, which has been adopted by European air navigation service providers
Indra is at "World ATM Congress 2016", held in Madrid from March 8 to 10, showcases its latest generation solutions in automated communication, navigation and surveillance/air traffic management (CNS/ATM). These... more
ConferencesAirplanes and events. "World ATM Congress 2016" takes place in Madrid (March 8-10)
Madrid, Spain - Aviation is a dynamic, complex and challenging industry
Aviation is a dynamic, complex and challenging industry. It generates over 58 million jobs and $2.4 trillion in economic activity as well as many other benefits to society. Air traffic management (ATM)... more
AirlinesAirplanes and work. United: dispatchers vote to ratify contract extension
Chicago, Usa - Through the end of 2021
United's more than 420 dispatchers, represented by the Professional Airline Flight Control Association, have voted by a 91 percent margin to ratify a tentative agreement that will extend their current... more
Airlines2015 oil effect: high aircraft profits
Milan, Italy - Worldwide carriers saving EUR 46 billion
Talking about the most successful trade in the year: oil profits on aircraft. Several global air companies have been able to save something like EUR 46 billion, only spending approximately 180 billion:... more
Science and technologyAircraft. Perlan II stratospheric glider began pressurized test flights
Minden, Usa - Tom Enders received a detailed briefing from chief pilot Jim Payne
Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders worked alongside the all-volunteer flight test team for Airbus Perlan Mission II this weekend, as the program achieved a historic milestone with the start of pressurized flights.... more
CargoAirplanes and results. IATA: air freight makes solid start to 2016
Geneva, Switzerland - The WCS till take place on 15-17 March in Berlin
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in January showing a rise in freight tonne kilometers (FTK) of 2.7% compared to January 2015. This continues... more
AirportsDubai International Airport: aircraft now "Follow the greens" at DXB
Dubai, UAE - In collaboration with technology provider Honeywell
Dubai Airports, in collaboration with technology provider Honeywell, today confirmed the successful implementation of its ‘follow the greens’ airfield guidance system, leading-edge technology which str... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia launches new services from Bologna to Lamezia Terme, Reggio Calabria and Catania
Rome, Italy - Flight connections from Bologna to 70 destinations globally at Fiumicino airport
Alitalia will boost services in August from Bologna to Calabria with four new weekly flights, two services for Lamezia Terme and two for Reggio Calabria. The airline will also start a new daily Bologna... more
PeopleUnited Airlines announces return of President and CEO Oscar Munoz
Chicago, Usa - UA appointed three new independent directors
United Continental Holdings yesterday announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Oscar Munoz plans to return to those roles on a full-time basis on March 14, 2016 and resume all of his duties... more
PeopleFinmeccanica welcomes Secretary of State for Defence the Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP to its advanced electronics facility in Edinburgh
Edinburgh, UK - The Group is the largest inward investor in the UK’s defence and security sector
Secretary of State for Defence, the Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP, visited Finmeccanica’s centre for defence and security electronics in Edinburgh. The Secretary of State was received by Norman Bone, who l... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation: organizational and personnel changes
Nagoya, Japan - Effective from April 1, 2016
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation announced organizational and personnel changes effective from April 1, 2016. Organizational changes: I. Quality Assurance 1. In addition to placing safety promotion... more
IndustrySecond Boeing, USAF KC-46A Tanker airplane completed first flight
Washington, Usa - The aircraft to conduct mission systems, exterior lighting testing
The Boeing test team successfully completed the first flight of the program’s second KC-46A tanker aircraft, taking off from Paine Field and landing later at Boeing Field in Seattle. During the flight, B... more
AirlinesEmirates and S7 Airlines announce code-share agreement on more 30 Russian routes
Dubai, UAE - Partnership will provide passengers with seamless connections to regions across Russia
Emirates and Russian carrier S7 Airlines, have announced an enhanced partnership which is set to improve connectivity and benefits for customers across Russia. Both airlines have been in an interline... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. AEA and Commissioner Bulc move forward on new EU Aviation Strategy
Brussels, Belgium - The CEOs expressed their appreciation for the long-awaited project
A delegation of AEA (Association European Airlines) CEOs met with EU Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc to discuss the Aviation Strategy for Europe. During the meeting the CEOs expressed their appreciation... more
AirportsAircraft. Aci Europe: 2016 off to a good start
Brussels, Belgium - +6.3% passenger growth
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for January 2016. This is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights to... more
AccidentsRussia: AS-350N Ecureuil helicopter crashes. Two victims out of 4 on board. Mistery?
Krasnoe, Russia - A secret shade surrounding aircraft and occupants
An AS-350N helicopter, registration RF-29011 lifted up with police mansions suddenly crashed today in Kranoe, Russia, Fact referred by the regional governor Svetlana Orlova. The accident happened nearby... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. First US-built A-321 exits paint shop
Toulouse, France - With JetBlue livery
Painting of the first US-built A-321 airplane has been completed as it emerged from the paintshop in Mobile, Alabama in its JetBlue livery. This latest milestone shows that the first aircraft to be produced... more
AerospaceItalian CIRA: diplomatic representations of the 25 foreign Countries visit the Centre
Capua, Italy - Belonging to all world regions: Europe, North and South American, Asia and Africa
CIRA, the Italian Aerospace Researches Center, hosted yesterday governmental representations, diplomatic authorities, scientific delegation of 25 foreign countries belonging to all world regions: Europe,... more