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IndustryANA Group selects the A-380 airplane
Toulouse, France - The airline has selected RR Trent 900 engines to power it
ANA Holdings has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus covering the firm order of three A-380 airplanes. With this milestone order for the industry, ANA Group has joined the customer base for the world’s l... more
AirlinesEmirates flies from March no-stop service from Dubai to Auckland
Dubai, UAE - New Zealand to be served with five daily flights
Emirates announced that it will start its first non-stop service from Dubai to Auckland on 1 March 2016, bringing many of its 38 European destinations and cities within just one-stop range of New Zealand... more
PeopleAirbus Group chief technical officer Jean Botti to leave in April. His initiative is the E-Fan all electric aircraft
Amsterdam, Holland - He will pursue new career opportunity outside aerospace after successful decade as CTO
Airbus Group Chief Technical Officer Jean Botti, 58, will leave the company in April to pursue a new career opportunity outside of the aerospace industry. Airbus Group Chief Executive Officer Tom Enders... more
AirlinesUA to operate longest scheduled flight between San Francisco and Singapore, served by B-787 airplane
Chicago, Usa - The daily service begins next June 1, 2016
United Airlines announced yesterday that it will introduce daily non-stop flights between its San Francisco International Airport hub and Singapore's Changi Airport, effective June 1, 2016 (westbound),... more
IndustryIran purchases 118 new Airbus aircraft and connected package -VIDEO
Paris, France - Two agreements: one includes also the pilot training, the second the modernization of civil aviation sector and the development of ATM services
Iran officials have signed two agreements with Airbus covering new aircraft orders and a comprehensive civil aviation co-operation package. The agreements were signed at the Élysée Palace, Paris, during I... more
IndustryAirplanes. Eurofighter and NETMA adopt EDA initiative as four Nations sign "Mutual Recognition Process"
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Signed an agreement to streamline the type and airworthiness certification process and reduce the workload on Nations and their military aviation authorities
Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH and NETMA, the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency, have today signed an Agreement to streamline the Type and Airworthiness Certification process and reduce the... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Finmeccanica expects to close 2015 with annual revenues in line with 2014
Rome, Italy - And it confirms the Group's 2015 guidance previously communicated
"With reference to the Helicopter Sector, Finmeccanica expects to close 2015 with annual revenues of Helicopters substantially in line with good results achieved in 2014 and profitability (Ebita margin)... more
Military aviationAirplanes-helicopters. Near signature for 28 Typhoons to Kuwait? Finmeccanica in ferment...
Rome, Italy - Good news also from Poland, where it's rumoured that cancellation of the tender won by Airbus Helicopters. And perhaps from Qatar...
According to "Askanews" sources the Italian Defence Minister, Roberta Pinotti, would have been invited to attend the signing contract for the supply of 28 Eurofighter Typhoon (multirole advanced fighter)... more
Press releaseAirplanes and industry. Finmeccanica specifies on ATR...
Rome, Italy - ...as wrongly suggested in some media reports
"In reference to reports published in today’s news, Finmeccanica clarifies that: • ATR is an equal joint-venture between the Airbus Group and Finmeccanica, run independently by its own management whi... more
HelicoptersThe first of three H-145s delivered to Pacific Helicopters in Papua New Guinea
Goroka, Papua New Guinea - The remaining two units will be later this year
Marking a milestone for both Pacific Helicopters (PH) and aviation operations in Papua New Guinea, the company has taken delivery of the first of three H-145 aircraft from Airbus Helicopters. The first... more
AirportsOslo Airport: increased focus on traffic development
Oslo, Norway - Two new appointments to reach it; they will begin their positions in February and March
After seven months as Vice-President of Traffic development at Avinor, Jasper Spruit sees a need to strengthen the group’s department. "We are now appointing Majid Khan in the role of Senior Director o... more
AerospaceAriane 5. Flight VA228: the launch of Intelsat 29e -VIDEO
Kourou, French Guyana - It took place on January 27 at 8:20pm (local time) from Kourou
Arianespace has successfully launched Intelsat 29e for the international operator Intelsat. Arianespace’s first launch of the year, and its 56th performed for Intelsat, took place on January 27 at 8:20 p... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and finance. Boeing reports 4Q2015 results and provides 2016 guidance
Chicago, USA - The industry reported fourth-quarter revenue of $23.6 billion
Boeing reports fourth-quarter results and provides 2016 guidance. The highlights: Fourth-Quarter 2015 Core EPS (non-GAAP) of $1.60 on revenue of $23.6 billion; GAAP EPS of $1.51 Strong operating... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Second H-160 (PT2) prototype takes off
Marignane, France - It is the first model to fly with the Turbomeca Arrano engines
The H-160’s second prototype took off today in Marignane (France), kicking off a busy 2016 for this helicopter as it pursues its flight test program with two prototypes. The machine in question PT2 i... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and environment. Emirates Group releases 5th Annual report -Specials
Dubai, UAE - The document presents performance data across a range of activities
The Emirates Group, comprising Emirates airline and dnata, has released its fifth annual environmental report for 2014-15. Audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers, the report presents environmental performance... more
IndustryFirst China Airlines A-350XWB airplane takes shape in Airbus’ Final Assembly Line
Toulouse, France - The delivery is scheduled in 3Q2016
Assembly of the main airframe sections of the first A-350XWB airplane for China Airlines is advancing at Airbus’ Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France. This involves the assembly of the wing-fuselage j... more
IndustryCALC completes delivery of four aircraft to Air Macau
Hong Kong, China - Completion of all four deliveries in eight months
China Aircraft Leasing Group (“CALC”), one of the largest independent operating aircraft lessors in China, delivered the third and fourth aircraft to Air Macau on 19 and 26 January 2016 respectively, acc... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Blue Air joined Iata
Rome, Italy - From last January 19
Blue Air communicates that it is a full IATA (International Air Transport Association) member from last January 19. An adhesion procedure that has been possible to complete only after the IOSA (IATA Operational... more
UAS-DronesUAV aircraft. Emirates and Boeing launch "View from above"
Dubai, UAE - One of the largest aerial filming projects to date spanning 18 global destinations
Emirates and Boeing have partnered together to sponsor ‘View from Above’, one of the largest aerial filming projects ever conducted using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drone aircraft. Fil... more
AirportsRussians landed in Germany: the first Moscow's low-cost crosses German borders
Cologne, Germany - It is about Pobeda, Aeroflot’s no-frills airline subsidiary
Pobeda lands in Germany. It is the first Russian low-cost, Aeroflot's subsidiary. The carrier has already crossed the national borders, linking from its main site Moscow with Bratislava, in Slovakia and... more
Fair and showsExecuJet: successful operations at "World Economic Forum"
Davos, Switzerland - Record traffic and fuelling at its FBO Dübendorf
ExecuJet Aviation Group is celebrating the success of its aircraft handling at the "World Economic Forum" (WEF) Annual Meeting at Davos-Klosters last week (20-23 January 2016). One of the operators with... more
AirportsMunich Airport: new Lufthansa terminal to open in April
Munich, Germany - A new building satellite that will contribute to an overall capacity to 36 million passengers per year
The new satellite facility for Munich Airport's Terminal 2 will be commissioned on April 26, 2016, exactly three months from today. That date has now been finalized by Munich Airport and Lufthansa. The... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. Ryanair against strikes of the radar men. Petition launched. EU intervention
Rome, Italy - To deny the strike right to the category, and it is equal to Police and military corps
Ryanair appealed yesterday, January 25, to the French Government and to the European Union in order to they would take immediate measures to prevent that thousands of users in Europe would see their travel... more
ReportMetal wreckage found: is it of the Malaysia missing airplane? Or of the Japanese H-IIA launcher?
Nakhon Si Thammarat., Thailandia - The piece on the middle of the analysis by experts
The recovery of a metal wreckage of great size happened in the last days on a beach of the Nakhon Si Thammarat province, in the South of Thailandia, revives the hopes that finally can clarify on the missing... more
ReportAircraft and transport. Strike in France: 20% of flights cancelled
Paris, France - Over 24 hours of hardships on all national territory
The French unions (CGT, FO and SNCTA) have announced for all today, on Tuesday January 26, 2016 a national protest that interests the aircraft sector. After the strike notice deposited by the unions, DGAC... more
PeopleItalian and Iranian Foreign Affairs Ministers Gentiloni and Zarif meet today at Farnesina
Rome, Italy - As part of the historic visit by President Hassan Rohani
Today Palazzo della Farnesina hosts a meeting between the Italian and Iranian Foreign Ministers, Paolo Gentiloni and Mohammad Javad Zarif, as part of the historic visit by President Hassan Rohani to Rome,... more
IndustryBoeing, USAF aircrews make first KC-46A Tanker airplane Refueling Flight
Seattle, Usa - Flight kicks off tests leading to production decision
Boeing and US Air Force aircrews successfully completed the KC-46A tanker’s first refueling flight yesterday in the skies above Washington state. Following takeoff from Boeing Field in Seattle, the K... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters maintains civil market lead and sees commercial success for new products in 2015
Paris, France - The 383 bookings last year
Airbus Helicopters focused its efforts in 2015 on executing its strategic roadmap and meeting its targets against a challenging market backdrop and delays in the key military campaigns. During 2015, the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: Italian aviation tax to cost 2,300 jobs a year
Geneva, Switzerland - The Association condemned a sudden increase of it that damages our economy and traffic
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) condemned a sudden increase in the Italian Council Tax levied on air passengers which will damage Italian economic competitiveness, and result in 2,300... more
Civil aviationSuperjet SSJ-100: IAC privatization put at risk export of the aircraft in Europe and not only
Moscow, Russia - To examine the previous agreements for export between the Russian body and the civil aviation authorities, ENAC included?
The "Kommersant" Russian daily reported it today. The impact of the privatization by IAC -(Interstate Aviation Committee), the Authority that manages and supervises the civil aviation in the CIS- on the... more
AirportsMiami Airport: passenger growth surges to new all-time high
Miami, Usa - Cargo traffic matches annaul tonnage record
Passenger growth at Miami International Airport went into overdrive in 2015, with annual traffic reaching 44.3 million passengers, three million more travelers than the prior year. The busiest US airport... more
AerospaceIntelsat 29e ready for January 27th launch on Ariane 5
Paris, France - It will bring a total payload of 6700 kg
The first of the Intelsat EpicNG series of High Throughput Satellites, Intelsat 29e undergone final preparations before its scheduled launch on an Ariane 5 rocket on the 27th of January, 2016. Manufactured... more
Civil aviationUnited pilots vote to ratify a two year contract extension
Chicago, Usa - Until January 2019 and it covers more than 12,000 pilots
United Airlines announced that the company's pilots have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a two-year contract extension. The agreement provides significant improvements for United pilots and an extended... more
AirportsHindus seek prayer room at Brussels Airport
Brussels, Belgium - Hindus commend SkyTeam for yoga rooms at Heathrow and Hong Kong airports
Hindus are urging for a designated “Hindu Prayer Room” at Brussels Airport, Belgium’s largest and one of the world’s leading airports. Brussels Airport, with “Customer-focus” strategy; features Catholic, J... more
UAS-DronesFAA registered nearly 300,000 Unmanned aircraft owners during first 30 days
Washington, Usa - The agency continues to see a steady stream of daily registrations
Nearly 300,000 owners have registered their small unmanned aircraft in the first 30 days after the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) on-line registration system went live. Owners who registered i... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia to increase flights to Tehran
Rome, Italy - Daily service begins March 27
Alitalia will increase its flights to Iran after the recent decision by the United Nations to lift economic sanctions. The new arrangement to fly daily to the Iranian capital from Rome was taken to facilitate... more
Weather forecastsAirports and snow. Washington: "Reagan" and Dulles International runways cleared for limited flight operations beginning this morning (Monday)
Washington, Usa - The priority is the safety of passengers and employees traveling to and from the airports
"Reagan National" and Dulles International will each have at least one runway open for aircraft flight operations beginning Monday morning, January 25. Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA)... more
AirportsOslo Airport first international hub worldwide to offer jet biofuel to all airlines
Oslo, Norway - Lufthansa Group, SAS and KLM have already signed agreements to purchase it
Starting from 22 January 2016, jet biofuel will be offered to all airlines that refuel at Oslo Airport, making the airport the world's first to offer this service through the normal supply mechanism. Air... more
Peopleoneworld CEO Bruce Ashby to step down, after more than five years
Rome, Italy - Candidates from within the alliance and from outside will be considered
Bruce Ashby is to step down as oneworld CEO later this year, after more than five years leading the world’s airline alliance. He has made himself available to stay at oneworld’s helm until June to ena... more
PeopleNew general director of PPL and "Chopin Airport" (Warsaw) director
Warsaw, Poland - It is Mariusz Szpikowski
Michał Kaczmarzyk no longer holds the post of General Director of PPL and "Chopin Airport" Director. On Friday, January 15th, 2016 he has handed his resignation to the Minister of Infrastructure and Construction.... more
CuriositiesTop ten worst habits of airplane strangers. But there is another one that none describes...
Milan, Italy - Always silent, not divulged but winding, that can modify the journey in a nightmare...
When taking a flight, many of us wait anxiously to see who we’re sitting next to, in case it’s someone who might try to strike up a conversation, complain a lot, or swear in front of the kids. Are you... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. UA names James T. Olson senior VP of Corporate Communications
Chicago, Usa - He will join next February 1st
United Airlines yesterday appointed James T. Olson as senior vice-president of Corporate Communications, bringing to the airline 25 years of public relations and employee engagement experience from several... more
AirportsWizz Air to launch another new service from Liverpool Airport
Liverpool, UK - To Katowice as of at the end of next March
Wizz Air is to commence flights to the city of Katowice located in the South West of Poland from 29th March 2016. The new flights between Liverpool and Katowice will operate three times weekly on Tuesdays,... more
AirportsSweden: Göteborg airport temporarily closed to suspected bomb on airplane
Goteborg, Sweden - The preventative measure while the experts inspected the SAS airliner aicraft
The Goteborg-Landvetter airport has been opened to the traffic, after it was closed as preventative measure towards late morning by the Police authorities as then confirmed by the Swedavia airport management... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and bad conditions (2). UA provides information to assist customers affected by severe Winter weather
Chicago, Usa - Along the East coast
United Airlines is providing helpful information to customers who are booked on flights disrupted by winter weather along the East Coast. The severe weather conditions will lead to many cancellations and... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and results. United Airlines announced full-year 2015 profit
Chicago, Usa - It would take delivery of 40 new B-737/700 aircraft, which will enter the fleet beginning in mid-2017
United Airlines (UAL) yesterday reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 financial results. - UAL reported full-year net income of $4.5 billion, or $11.88 per diluted share, excluding special... more
ConferencesAirplanes and events. Aci Europe: airports urge swift implementation of EC strategy. Disapproval to new A4E
Amsterdam, Holland - "There is absolutely nothing for the final consumer with their agenda". De facto the airports fund the air transport
On the occasion of the European Aviation Summit organised by the Dutch Presidency of the EU and took place in Amsterdam yesterday, Europe’s airports urged EU Member States to move forward with the Aviation S... more
Press releaseAirplanes and protests. Italian unions: strike fixed for Monday in Fiumicino postponed
Rome, Italy - After the meeting held this morning
The Italian unions-Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uiltrasporti and UGL Trasporto aereo- cancelled the strike announced for next January 25 to support the social provision of site for the airport activities in Fiumicino. During... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. "Airlines 4 Europe" arises
Brussels, Belgium - The five main airlines join in an association to make more competitive the market
On the wake of the American Group ("Airlines for America"), also in the "Old Continent" there is the new "Airlines 4 Europe" (A4E), an association composed from five main carriers that fly over the European... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and bad weather. Snowstorm "Jonas" in USA: Alitalia cancels Rome-NY-Rome flights
Rome, Italy - The airline will operate the flights on a B-777 airplane
Alitalia has been forced to cancel, like many other airlines, its flights to and from New York scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday 23 January, due to “Snowstorm Jonas” set to blanket the Eastern Seaboard of... more