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AirportsExpected growth at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport
Amsterdam, Holland - 60 million travellers in anniversary year
In 2015 a record number of over 58.2 million passengers travelled via Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, representing an increase of 6.0% over 2014. Schiphol Group's regional airports similarly registered growth.... more
ReportAirplanes. French raid in Syria
Rome, Italy - At East of Aleppo four Rafale destroyed a production site of handmade arms
The "Chammal" operation doesn't stop. It was put in force by the French military forces to limit the expansion and the power of the caliphate of Daesh (known as ISIS). The French Defence Ministry has announced,... more
AirlinesThe first Embraer aircraft by Austrian Airlines took off
Vienna, Austria - The carrier started to incorporate 17 used E-195s to its fleet last autumn
Austrian Airlines has become the most recent customer of the Embraer E-Jets. The carrier launched today scheduled flight with the E-195 airplane from Vienna to several Central European destinations like... more
IndustryCALC signs purchase with Airbus for two additional A-320 aircraft
Hong Kong, China - They will be delivered in November 2016 at a price concessions
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (“CALC”), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, announced that it has entered into the Aircraft Purchase Agreements (APA) with Airbus for... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. The air links reopened between Russia and Egypt? Moscow imposes a condition
Rome, Italy - The reactivation from January 10, if Egypt will accept the Russian control in its airports
The Russian Federation suspended last October 31 all the air links with Egypt. The decision taken immediately after the terrorist attack to the A-321 airplane of Metrojet that will cause the death of 224... more
AirlinesAirplanes. German Court rejects code-share with airberlin: Etihad files an appeal
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The agreement between the two carriers is about 29 links. Hogan: "No mistake. The investment landscape in Germany at risk"
Etihad Airways today launched fresh legal action in a bid to overturn a German court’s decision to revoke the approval for 29 of its code-share flights with airberlin. Last week, the Administrative Court o... more
SecurityFinmeccanica (2). The Tetra PIT contract awarded to the Group by Italy's Interior Ministry is worth EUR 450 million
Rome, Italy - To extend the programme
The contract signed by Finmeccanica on 31 December 2015 with the Italian Ministry of the Interior to extend the Tetra PIT Programme, was to the value of €450 million (Including VAT). The Programme is f... more
AccidentsAfghan MIL-17 helicopter crashed in the Logar Province
Rome, Italy - "Technical problem", the defence minister declared. Three dead and two wounded
Mourning in Afghanistan, in the Logar Province, South of Kabul, where an helicopter of the Air Force crashed, causing the death of three Afghan soldiers and other two injured in a serious manner. The accident... more
Civil aviationAircraft at ground. Istanbul, in Turkey: the bad weather doesn't give a break
Rome, Italy - Hundreds of flights cancelled, as predicted. The "Ataturk" airport paralysed
As the meteorologists forecast, a strong snow storm hit in these hours Turkey causing serious hardships, and the cancellation of hundreds of links, and airplanes at ground as consequence (see for details... more
SecurityFinmeccanica: Tetra Pit contract with Italy’s Interior Ministry
Rome, Italy - To implement a mission-critical national mobile radio service assuring secure communications for Police Forces
Finmeccanica signed in the last days a contract with the Italian Ministry of the Interior, extending the Tetra PIT Programme to implement a Tetra-based mission-critical national mobile radio service assuring... more
AirportsSan Francisco Airport serves record 50 million passengers in 2015
San Francisco, Usa - Major traffic milestones at SFO
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced a major milestone in its 88-year history, achieving a new all-time passenger traffic record of 50 million annual passengers. This momentous occasion,... more
DiscussionsThe events of 2015 in Italy and in the world
Rome, Italy - Among curiosities, report, space and much more
Below a list of some of the main events happened in 2015, divided for months and in the single days. January 1: Lithuania officially adopts the euro as its currency, replacing the litas, and becomes... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy New Year to everybody
Rome, Italy - The Agency, after the long week-end, will open again next Monday, January 4, 2016
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, reporters, fans of social networks that will be closed on the occasion of the New Year's day. The agency, after a long week-end, will open again next Monday,... more
AirportsGrounded airplanes due to the bad weather in Istanbul
Rome, Italy - Hundreds of flights cancelled. The air traffic blocked in the Bosphorus
Heavy rains and strong winds hit northern-western of Turkey, deeply upsetting the air traffic. 142 are the flights that will be cancelled, according to Turkish Airlines, in these last days of the year.... more
AerospaceTelespazio will contribute to the management of operations and the ground segment of the Copernicus programme's Sentinel-1 mission
Rome, Italy - Already committed to the development of the satellites and on-board sensors, Finmeccanica's role expands
Finmeccanica-Telespazio (Finmeccanica 67%, Thales 33%) has been awarded a contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) with a duration extending until 2020, to support the operations and the corrective... more
AirlinesFirst A-330/200 airplane joins Iberia fleet
Madrid, Spain - This aircraft is named for the southern Mexican city and state of Oaxaca
Iberia has taken delivery of its first A-330/200, a more modern aircraft and more fuel-efficient than the planes it is replacing. It is the first of 13 that will join the fleet over the next three years. A-330/200s... more
Airports11 million passengers at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw in 2015
Warsaw, Poland - And it is still not the end of the year
11,111,111 passengers have already been handled at "Chopin Airport" in 2015. Never before have so many people used the services of Warsaw airport. And it is still not the end of the year. The lucky passenger... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Selex ES awarded to provide cyber defence for UK MoD networks
Rome, Italy - The solution will handle over one hundred thousand security threats per second
Finmeccanica-Selex ES has been awarded a €14M (£10M) contract by the UK MoD’s networks contractor Fujitsu to provide a global cyber defence capability across all UK MoD sites. The contract follows Fuji... more
Fair and showsAirplanes, helicopters and drones. "AERO" in Friedrichshafen in April 2016 (from 20 to 23)
Friedrichshafen, Germany - The event takes aim at the next generation
The "AERO" will take off with about 600 exhibitors from April 20 to 23, 2016. Next year the focus of Europe’s largest general aviation trade fair will stretch from light aircraft and helicopters to business j... more
AirportsAirports: water at EUR 1 in the duty-free. Today as yesterday: Bulc follows the Recommended Practice by Aci Europe
Berlin, Germany - EU is still at work on advices of the European Airports Council International
The EU Transport Commissioner, Violeta Bulc, reaffirmed on the pages of the German Sunday "Welt am Sonntag" as the talks are still ongoing within the Community addressed to a regulation that settles the... more
Civil aviationThe aircraft pilots subject to tests on alcohol, drug and medicines: to talk about it in Germany
Berlin, Germany - The German Transport Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, faced the issue after the Germanwings tragedy
Privacy yes, privacy no. Where the discretion right for personal information ends, and where the public safety one begins? A matter to discuss that to subject or less to recurring tests on the dependences... more
IndustryCALC delivers two more A-320 airplanes to China Eastern Airlines
Hong Kong , China - The third and the fourth of six aircraft, respectively
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (“CALC”), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, today announced that it has completed the delivery of the third and the fourth of six... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace signs with Russia retrofitting agreement of a P-180 VIP airplane
Villanova d'Albenga, Italy - The aircraft will be in flight inspection capabilities
Piaggio Aerospace today announces the signature of a new retrofitting agreement with the State Air Traffic Management Corporation (ATM) of Russia, one of the leading members of the global air navigation... more
DiscussionsDecember 27, 1985: thirty years ago the attack at Rome-Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - The airport hit from another attack, in the same month (17) in 1973
Rome and Vienna airport attacks The Rome and Vienna airport attacks were two major terrorist attacks carried out on 27 December 1985. Seven Arab terrorists attacked two airports in Rome, Italy, and... more
IndustryMRJ airplane: the first delivery postponed
Nagoya, Japan - But the industries announce also measures that the current problems resolved, will speed up the entire program
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, (MHI) today announced that the companies will postpone the first delivery schedule of the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet), their next-generation... more
IndustryEmbraer will roll out the E-190 E2 airplane in February
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Its first flight scheduled for the second half of 2016 and entry into service in 2018
Embraer will roll out the first jet of the second generation of the E-Jets family of commercial aircraft, the E-Jets E2, on February 25, 2016. The ceremony will take place at Embraer headquarters, in São... more
DefenseAirplanes and helicopters. Prague will invest EUR 17 bn in the Defence
Prague, Czech Republic - In the development program of its Armed forces
According to the "Tyden" Czech daily reported, after to have approved last December 21 the development program of its Armed Forces, the Prague's Government for the project has allocated in these hours... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Merry Christmas to everybody
Rome, Italy - The Agency will open again next Monday, December 28
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, reporters and fans of social network that it will be closed for the week-end. The Agency will open regularly, after the long week-end, next Monday, December 28... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA to suspend on-line small Uas registration during overnight hours to complete site maintenance
Washington, Usa - In advance of an expected rush of customers on Christmas Day
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will temporarily suspend on-line registration for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Wednesday night to complete a second round of planned site maintenance... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: financial calendar 2016
Rome, Italy - Five events planned: four BoDs and a shareholders' meeting
Finmeccanica informs that the annual calendar of corporate events for the year 2016 is as follows: Wednesday 16 March–Board of Directors: Draft Annual Report for 2015; Consolidated Results for 2015 From M... more
IndustrySelex ES and Saab to collaborate on electronic warfare operational support for aircraft
Luton, UK - The two companies will offer sovereign support capabilities for a range of international customers
Finmeccanica–Selex ES has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Swedish defence and security company Saab to collaborate to provide EWOS (Electronic Warfare Operational Support) solutions. Initial c... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace delivers two new Avanti EVO airplanes to European customers
Villanova d'Albenga, Italy - The two models have been delivered with the full options package
Piaggio Aerospace today announces that it has completed the delivery of its new Avanti EVO business aviation turboprop aircraft to two European customers. WinAir of Germany and another undisclosed European... more
Press releaseSAC. Bonura (President)-Mancini (CEO): governance of the Chamber of Commerce and development of Catania's airport
Catania, Italy - Responsibilities and interests of the territories and enterprises prevail
"We regret really to verify as in the communication stategy of the Confcommercio on the matter about the constitution of the Chamber of Commerce of Catania, Ragusa and Siracusa, trout out SAC SpA (Catania... more
IndustryAirplanes. Boeing statement on US FAA settlement; the industry has agreed to pay USD 12 million
Seattle, Usa - And to make additional quality and compliance process improvements
Boeing issued the following statement following yesterday's settlement announcement by the US Federal Aviation Administration: "The industry appreciates the dedication of both the Federal Aviation Administration... more
AirportsSan Francisco Airport welcomes Fiji Airways
San Francisco, Usa - To launch direct twice-weekly seasonal flights
Fiji Airways has announced plans to commence seasonal twice-weekly direct services from San Francisco to Nadi, Fiji this summer and next December starting June 16th, 2016. The flights will operate from... more
IndustryAirplanes and helicopters. Finmeccanica launches "One Company" from 1 January; the steps
Rome, Italy - It will be a single company operating in aerospace, defence and security, organised into four sectors and seven divisions
Finmeccanica, the Italian Industrial group operating in the high-technology marketplace becomes a single entity. It is the result of a divisionalisation process which was launched by the CEO and General... more
IndustryBrazilian geostationary satellite enters the integration and testing phase
Cannes, France - The Country aims to achieve sovereignty in civilian and military strategic communications
Visiona Tecnologia Espacial, responsible for the integration of the SGDC system (Geostationary Satellite of Defense and Strategic Communications) in Brazil announces the completion of a key program milestone. On... more
SecurityFAA: Boeing agrees to pay USD 12 million and enhance its compliance systems to settle enforcement cases
Washington, Usa - BCA’s obligations commit the company to meeting specific performance targets
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration today announced a comprehensive settlement agreement with Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) that resolves multiple pending and potential e... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport welcomes 60 millionth passenger in 2015
Frankfurt, Germany - Ceremony held in Terminal 1 to mark the milestone
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed its 60 millionth passenger on Tuesday, December 22. This is the first time in the airport’s history that over 60 million passengers passed Germany’s global aviation hub... more
AirportsEgyptian Government announces significant step in its committment in airport security
Cairo, Egypt - In its commitment to a world class gold standard
The Egyptian Government today responded to the increased global security concerns by making an important announcement to ensure a world-class gold standard in security, as part of its unwavering commitment... more
Finance and economyCALC delivers second aircraft financed by Korean banks to Air Macau
Hong Kong, China - The newly delivered A-321 airplane is the 61st delivered aircraft of lessor's fleet
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC), one of the largest independent operating aircraft lessors in China, completed its second delivery to Air Macau Company Limited (“Air Macau”) on 21... more
Finance and economyAirbus Group signs share purchase agreement
Amsterdam, Holland - For sale of its commercial satellite communication business
Airbus Group SE has signed with French private equity firm, Apax Partners, a share purchase agreement (SPA) for the sale of 100% of the share capital of the legal entities comprising the commercial satellite... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines to add sixth daily Bangkok flight
Milan, Italy - Frequency to also increase to Italy and Sri Lanka
Singapore Airlines will add a sixth daily flight to Bangkok in March, up from five daily flights. As part of the Northern Summer schedule (27 March 2016–29 October 2016), there will also be an increase i... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways signs agreement with Luggage Logistics
Abu Dhabi, UAE - For the baggage management in its global network
Luggage Logistics’ Baggage Management System (BMS) will enable Etihad Airways to significantly improve the delivery of guests’ luggage to their destination on-time. It will also help the airline to eas... more
UAS-DronesEASA paves the way for the safe use of drone aircraft in Europe
Cologne, Germany - The opinion includes 27 concrete proposals for a regulatory framework for operating all unmanned aircraft
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published a Technical Opinion on the safe use of drone aircraft in Europe’s civil airspace. The EASA Technical Opinion sets the direction to be followed for a... more
IndustryIAG converts 15 A-320neo options into firm orders
Toulouse, France - The declarations by COO-Customers of Airbus
“IAG and its airlines are one of Airbus’ most prestigious and loyal customers with fleets and orders covering the full range of our products", said John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer – Customers. “IAG... more
AirlinesNew York/Newark to Brussels will be twice as Nice aboard United's second daily non-stop service
Chicago, Usa - The new service will operate next summer beginning May 5 to Oct. 28, 2016
United Airlines will introduce a second daily non-stop service from its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport, to Brussels, Belgium. The new service will operate next summer beginning May... more
DefenseThe sixth multipurpose frigate “Luigi Rizzo" launched
Trieste, Italy - The Italo-French FREMM program continues
The launching ceremony of the frigate “Luigi Rizzo”, the sixth of a series of 10 FREMM vessels -Multi Mission European Frigates– took place last Saturday at the Riva Trigoso shipyard (Genoa). The 10 FR... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Vueling reinforces the long haul from Rome-Fiumicino thanks to three new interline agreements
Milan, Italy - With Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines and Royal Jordanian
Vueling announced today the signing of three interline agreements with Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines and Royal Jordanian, reinforcing in this way its strategic role for the links with the long range... more
AirlinesNew Lufthansa Traffic Control Center in Frankfurt since four weeks at full work
Frankfurt, Germany - The Integrated Operations Center brings together the various departments involved in traffic control
Lufthansa’s new traffic control center at Frankfurt Airport –otherwise known as the Integrated Operations Control Center (IOCC)– has now been operational for one month. The new IOCC was officially opene... more