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HelicoptersBell 407 helicopter continues to gain traction in Italy
Louisville, Usa - First Bell 407GXP selected for corporate transport
Bell Helicopter announced that the 407 is continuing to gain traction in Italy with the sale of the first 407GXP to a private customer. The 407GXP is the latest upgrade to the 407 platform, with added... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters boosts its HCare material support offer
Louisville, Usa - The numerous enhancements
Through the launch of HCare, Airbus Helicopters simplified and reshaped its material support services to provide a more easy-to-use service, performance guarantees and larger coverage. The objective of... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Rolls out H-175 Flight Crew Operating Manual
Louisville, Usa - The chart work brings new added value because introduces operational guidance for the latestgeneration Helionix avionics systems
Airbus Helicopters is continuing to deliver on its commitment to safety as its number one priority with the release of the H-175 Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM), coming just over a year after the release... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport. Passenger growth continues at LJLA with 22% increase in February
Liverpool, UK - Almost 60,000 more passengers used it last month compared to the same period last year
Growth in passenger throughput at "Liverpool John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) continued in February with 22% more passengers choosing to fly through LJLA compared to February 2015. Almost 60,000 more passengers... more
AirportsHamburg Airport renewing the core of its infrastructure. Flight operations continue according to schedule
Hamburg, Germany - Construction work begins on Apron 1
With a symbolic hammer stroke, Michael Eggenschwiler, CEO of Hamburg Airport, and Senator Frank Horch, Minister for Economic Affairs, Transport and Innovation in the city-state of Hamburg, broke the first... more
Weather forecastsAirbus Helicopters Foundation supports Fiji in the aftermath of tropical cyclone "Winston"
Marignane, France - Killing at least 43 people and affecting 350,000 others
Airbus Helicopters Foundation provided support to humanitarian relief efforts following the tropical cyclone "Winston" that hit the Fiji Islands on 21 February 2016, killing at least 43 people and affecting... more
HelicoptersBell delivers first 429 helicopter model with Mecaer Interior to Russian Customer
Louisville, Usa - Outfitted with a luxury cabin interior created by an Italian company
Bell Helicopter announced the delivery of the first Bell 429 to a Russian customer outfitted with the MAGnificent luxury cabin interior created by Italy-based Mecaer Aviation Group (MAG). The luxury interior... more
AirportsAnother record-breaking February for "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland - More than 741 thousand people last month
More than 741 thousand people were checked-in at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw in February. This is yet another consecutive monthly record in the history of Warsaw airport. February 2016 was the best February... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: technology for mine clearance
Giugliano, Italy - A set of services, systems and sensors that makes operations safer and more efficient has been introduced in Naples
D-BOX (Demining tool-BOX), a research and development effort funded by the European Commission leading to the development of a comprehensive solution for mine clearance operations, was successfully demonstrated... more
Science and technology"Heli-Expo 2016": Airbus Helicopters is taking care of its customers on every flight with HCare
Louisville, Usa - The project celebrates its first anniversary
One year following the launch of HCare, Airbus Helicopters continues to improve its HCare Customer Service offer, providing customers with the levels of service and support. Customer Service is an essential... more
UAS-DronesAnglo-French summit in Amiens: joint program for drone aircraft of last generation
Amiens, France - It will be a Future Combat Air System and will cost USD 2,11 billions, equally divided between the two Governments
From the summit in Amiens (75 miles North of Paris) that gathered every two years the Head of Governments of France and UK, yesterday arose the announcement of a common program regarding the joint construction... more
SecurityUS DoD explicitly bas the use of electronic cigarettes on commercial aircraft flights
Washington, Usa - It causes concern because studies have shown that aerosol can contain a number of harmful chemicals
US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx yesterday announced a final rule that explicitly bans the use of electronic cigarettes on commercial flights. The final rule applies to all scheduled aircraft flights... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and safety. Next generation air traffic technology goes live at NATS Prestwick
Prestwick, UK - The system is called iTEC
A new technology platform that will transform air traffic management in the UK has successfully entered service at NATS’ Prestwick Control Centre. The system – called iTEC - is the next generation of... more
Finance and economyAirplanes. Embraer releases 4Q and FY 2015 results and 2016 outlook -Specials
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Highlights
Embraer releases 4Q and FY 2015 results and 2016 outlook Highlights - In 4Q15, Embraer delivered 33 commercial and 45 executive (25 light and 20 large) jet aircraft. The Company ended 2015 with 101... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Emirates launches milestone Dubai-Auckland non-stop route -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - New Zealand now served with five daily flights
Emirates has launched its first non-stop service between Dubai and Auckland, one of the world’s longest scheduled flights, bringing 39 European destinations and another 38 in Africa and the Middle East w... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. United Airlines applies to serve Cuba from four global gateways
Chicago, Usa - They are New York, Houston, Washington and Chicago
United Airlines submitted yesterday its formal application to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to provide service from four of its largest US gateway cities -Newark/New York, Houston,... more
Fair and showsFinnish Boarder Guards receive their first H-215 helicopter
Louisville, Usa - During "Heli Expo"
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of two H-215s to join the Finnish Boarder Guard fleet, announced yesterday at the "Heli Expo Trade Show", where an H-215 can be visited on the static display. The... more
Fair and showsPhoenix Heli-Flight acquires new H-130 helicopter
Louisville, Usa - Airbus Helicopters Canada delivers the first utility configured model in North America
Following a successful Canadian demonstration tour, the first utility configured H-130 aircraft is acquired by Phoenix Heli-Flight, a charter helicopter company operating out of Fort McMurray, Alberta,... more
DefenseUN security: new sanctions in Pyongyang for inbound/outbound trading via sea or by airplane
Rome, Italy - Mandatory check to cargos. "Targeted measures" in order not to harm Korean population
UN approved new sanctions towards North Korea, the hardest ever. Taken for a nuclear test (6th January) and a missile launch (7th February) these sanctions force North Korea in having mandatory check... more
Fair and shows"Heli-Expo 2016". Finmeccanica: ERA signs EMS platform development MoU for the AW-609 TiltRotor (airplane+helicopter) programme
Louisville, Usa - Almost 60 aircraft orders have already been logged globally to perform a range of missions
Finmeccanica, through its Helicopter Division, announced yesterday at "Heli-Expo 2016" (Louisville, Kentucky) it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Era Group Inc. (Era), one of the largest... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines takes delivery of A-350/900 airplane -VIDEO
Toulouse, France - It is the first of 67 aircraft on firm order, including seven of an ULR variant for which SIA will be the launch customer
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has yesterday taken delivery of its first A-350/900 airplane from the Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse. It is the first of 67 A-350 aircraft on firm order, including seven of... more
PeoplePlanes and European traffic: Italian head driving Eurocontrol
Brussels, Belgium - Giovanni Lenti from Grottaglie to Brussels
The head of NOS (Network Operation Services) at Eurocontrol, the European Organization for the safety of air navigation located in Brussels is an Italian man. Born in Grottaglie (Taranto), Giovanni Lenti... more
IndustryAirbus’ China A-330 aircraft Widebody Completion & Delivery Centre construction starts
Tianjin, China - A further significant step in Airbus’ internationalization and partnership with China
Airbus has taken additional steps in the expansion of its global footprint and its strategic partnership with China as construction gets underway for the A-330 airplane Completion and Delivery Centre (C&DC)... more
ReportAirplane stabilizer found: probable belonging to the Malaysia flight disappeared two years ago
Maputo, Mozambico - Found on sand, between Mozambico-Eastern Africa and Madagascar
It is perhaps a tail horizontal stabilizer, the wreckage (news in these hours) found by an American on sand of the water part between Mozambico-Eastern Africa and Madagascar, in the same side of the meridional... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. P&WC: advanced FADEC system helps its PW210 and PTC-67E engines deliver more power and operability
Louisville, Usa - The PW210A powers AW-169 helicopter
Pratt & Whitney Canada yesterday announced the latest entry into service of a Full authority digital electronic control (FADEC)-equipped turboshaft engine. The newest engine to feature the system is the... more
Curiosities"Luminale 2016": ECB headquarters illuminated of the '"€", visible from the airplanes in landing at Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Germany - From 8:00pm to midnight, from March 13 to 18, in the context of the biennal "Lights Festival"
The passengers on airplanes that will land from March 13 to 18 from 8:00pm to midnight at the Frankfurt airport will enjoy of an extraordinary play of lights, effect of the "Lights festival Luminale 2016".... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia: new mandatory for travellers to Canada
Rome, Italy - From next March 15. All information about the interested categories
Travellers from Italy to Canada who do not hold a visa to enter the country will from 15 March be required to apply for a mandatory electronic travel authorisation (ETA), similar to the one currently required... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: strengthening Russian aviation with global standards
Moscow, Russia - The Association proposes agenda for Russia, signs agreement with Russian Association of Air Transport Operators
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) proposed an agenda to strengthen aviation in Russia based on the further implementation of global standards and best practices. Tony Tyler, IATA’s D... more
Fair and shows"Heli Expo 2016" (2). H-215 helicopter to fly across USA during three-week demo tour, following its appearance on static display at the event
Louisville, Usa - Last stop at the "Aerial Firefighting International" in Sacramento
Airbus Helicopters’ H-215, the twin-engine, versatile and robust aircraft designed to meet for a wide range of utility missions, will embark on a US-wide demo tour following its appearance on static d... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. ATR appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Toulouse, France - It's Giovanni Tramparulo (56)
The ATR Assembly of Members has appointed Giovanni Tramparulo (56), as industry's new Chief Financial Officer. On the scope of his new position, he will be in charge of Controlling, Accounting & Treasury,... more
Military aviationDefence. Bulgaria evaluated yesterday on new military aircraft purchase: Gripen, Eurofighter and F-16 the possible choices
Sofia, Bulgaria - Allocation also for a new patroller for the Navy
Nikolay Nenchev, the Bulgarian Defence Minister, during a conference with the press announced last Monday that the Nation would have examined its program for the purchase of a new multirole military airplane.... more
HelicoptersTopflight chooses Bell 407GXP helicopter for commercial transport in the UK
Louisville, Usa - To carry out sightseeing missions for the customers
Bell Helicopter announced that Topflight has selected the Bell 407GXP to carry out sightseeing missions for their customers in the United Kingdom. The Bell 407GXP is the latest upgrade to the 407 platform,... more
CuriositiesAlitalia: new "Ulisse" magazine available on its airplanes and lounges. Alessio Vinci will be the Editorial Director
Rome, Italy - New graphics and content for its historical inflight magazine
Alitalia has revamped its in-flight magazine "Ulisse" with a new look, design and publisher and the first edition is available from yesterday on board its fleet of aircraft. News and feature articles will... more
Fair and shows"Heli-Expo". Finmeccanica: contracts for 26 helicopters signed with customers in China and Japan
Louisville, Usa - The AW-009 is presented for the first time at the US event
Finmeccanica, through its Helicopter Division, has announced during "Heli-Expo 2016" (Louisville, Kentucky) new contracts for 26 helicopters with customers in China and Japan. The contracts valued at approximately... more
AirportsAutogrill grows in North-American airports
Milan, Italy - The Group is awarded two new contracts at the airports of Baltimore/Washington and Greensboro, a new entry for the Group
Through its subsidiary HMSHost, Autogrill is strengthening its operations in the North American market having been awarded two new contracts at the airports of Baltimore/Washington (Maryland) and Greensboro... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines to launch A-350/900 aircraft services to Amsterdam on 9 May
Milan, Italy - Today’s announcement comes a day before SIA is due to take delivery of its first model in Toulouse
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch the inaugural long-haul flight of its new A-350/900 fleet to Amsterdam on 9 May 2016. Today’s announcement comes a day before SIA is due to take delivery of its f... more
Fair and shows"Heli-Expo 2016" (2): H-175 helicopter fleet exceeds 3,000 flight hours in operation with NHV
Louisville, Usa - First VIP aircraft to be delivered this year; Public Services version on track for 2017 delivery
After little more than one year of operations, NHV have reached 3,000 flight hours with their H-175 fleet, demonstrating the aircraft’s mission capability in oil and gas off-shore transportation. Early F... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo brings Eurowings’ belly capacities to market
Frankfurt, Germany - Network will be expanded to include attractive long-haul flights from Cologne/Bonn (CGN)
Beginning with the summer timetable (27 March), Lufthansa Cargo will market the belly capacities of Eurowings’ long-haul flights. This will allow Europe's cargo carrier to expand their network to include m... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus Group to place another production project at new facility of Azura Polska
Lodz, Poland - Investments taking share in Poland with opening of a plant in Lodz, where the A-350WXB aircraft parts will be manufactured
Azura Polska, a business unit of Nimrod Group, has officially opened its office and production facility in Poland. This event follows the award of a $ 45 million multi-year contract by Airbus and STELIA... more
AirportsTenth anniversary of the Hamburg–Dubai route served with B-777/300 aircraft
Hamburg, Germany - Hamburg Airport and Emirates celebrate
It’s celebration time at Hamburg Airport: Today, Hamburg Airport and Emirates are looking back at ten successful years since the establishment of the non-stop service between Hamburg and the world city o... more
ReportSU-25 "Frogfoot" fighter airplane crashes in Russia: one dead
Budennovsk, Russia - It seems due to a technical failure, returning from an exercise
A Sukhoi Su-25 airplane of the Russian Air Force crashed yesterday evening in the Stavropol region, near to the airfield of Budennovsk from which it was taken off, while the fighter was approaching to... more
AirportsAirplanes. Aci Europe: European airports urge Schengen must remain intact and efficient
Brussels, Belgium - To reinforce external borders for a free movement within EU
In recent months, the Schengen system has faced mounting challenges due to an unprecedented migration crisis and renewed terrorist threats. Today, the European airport industry weighs in on the debate.... more
Fair and shows"Heli-Expo 2016" marks the H-160 helicopter launch on the market
Louisville, Usa - Airbus Helicopters ready to sign letters of intent for the model
After its worldwide debut at "Heli-Expo in 2015", Airbus Helicopters is now launching the commercialisation of the H-160 with letters of intent available for potential customers. The first prototype (PT1)... more
OccurrencesUkraine: occurrence forced B-767/322ER airplane to reverse course
Kiev, Ukraine - All links of today to Tel Aviv by the airline have been delayed
An occurrence has interested this morning a Boeing B-767/322ER airplane in a scheduled flight of the Ukraine International Airlines, took off from Kiev-Boryspil airport, Ukraine, and bound for Tel-Aviv.... more
Latest newsPiaggio Aerospace. A window opens. Suspended strike, "Alleviated" redundancy fund
Villanova d'Albenga, Italy - The results expected after the conversation Renzi-Mubadala-shareholders, and of the meeting at Economic Development Ministry
New positive news coming from Piaggio Aerospace. It seems that all has broken through, when only yesterday morning, Paolo Putti, leader of the M5S (party) in Genoa town council announced with emphasis... more
Fair and showsHelicopters. "HAI Heli-Expo 2016" from February 29 to March 3; exibit opens today to the public
Louisville, Usa - The event takes place at the Kentucky Exposition Center
The "HAI Heli-Expo" is the world's largest helicopter trade show and exposition. The edition of this year takes place from February 29 to March 3., exhibits open March 1-3. The Kentucky Exposition... more
OccurrencesThe TH-180 helicopter incident update. A second aircraft nearly ready. Towards the certification
Menominee, Usa - The event has provoked only a minimal delay on the project
On February 12th, Enstrom Helicopter N-180TH, the prototype TH-180 experienced a mechanical problem and made a forced landing. During the landing, the rotor struck a wooden utility pole, cutting off the... more
AirlinesAircraft. Alitalia to fly double from Lebanon to Italy
Rome, Italy - Four extra weekly flights from Beirut to Rome. Passenger numbers up 6 per cent on the route in 2015
Alitalia will from June fly twice a day from Lebanon to Italy with an additional four new weekly flights from Beirut to Rome. The rise in the number of flights between the two capital cities is as a result... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia increases from France to Italy
Rome, Italy - More services from Rome to Marseille, Nice and Montpellier
Alitalia will start to increase from May 1 the number of flights it operates from France to Italy by ten per cent with extra services from Marseille, Nice and Montpellier to Rome. The rise will lead to... more
SecurityAircraft and transport. Attack risk: Kenya reinforces security measures in its airports
Nairobi, Kenya - Intelligence unveils possible suicide bombing
A group of 11 suicide attackers would have been trained expressly in Somalia by jihadists of al Shabaab, to complete attacks focused to Kenya in these days, and that is between the end February and early... more