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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
Fair and shows"BIAS 2016": Gulf Air orders 29 A-320neo Family aircraft
Manama, Bahrain - Bahrain’s national carrier to upgrade its fleet with fuel-efficient single aisle aircraft
As part of its fleet renewal strategy, Gulf Air has announced a firm order of 29 A-320neo Family. The new order includes 17 A-321neo and 12 A-320neo of which 10 A-320neo have been confirmed in 2012. The... more
IndustryK5 Aviation orders an ACJ-319neo airplane
Toulouse, France - Aircraft is part of newest corporate jet family
K5 Aviation of Germany has signed a firm order for an Airbus ACJ-319neo airplane, adding to the growing number of orders for the newest private jet family, which includes also the ACJ-320neo launched in... more
HelicoptersMaximum take-off weight of the H-145 helicopter raises to 3,700kg; upgrade available in early 2016
Donauwörth, Germany - 50kg of additional useful load for increased mission capabilities
In December, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) awarded the certification of the increased maximum take-off weight (MTOW) for the H-145. With this enhancement, the helicopter can carry an extra... more
AirlinesEmirates to bring two-class A-380 airplane to the "Bahrain International Airshow"
Dubai, UAE - This is the first time that it comes to the Kingdom
Emirates will display its two-class configured A-380 airplane at the fourth edition of the "Bahrain International Airshow". This is the first time that the two-class aircraft comes to the Kingdom. The... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia: performance continues to improve in December
Rome, Italy - 86.5 per cent of flights last month departed on time
Alitalia’s aircraft take-off record in December saw 86.5 per cent of its flights depart on time. This figure is particularly positive given the heavy traffic related to Christmas and year-end holidays. Since t... more
Fair and showsHelicopters and drone aircraft. Finmeccanica's first appearance as "One Company" at "Bahrain Air Show"
Manama, Bahrain - The Gulf region is a strategic market for the company
Finmeccanica, Italy’s leading high-technology group, will make its first appearance as "One company" at the "Bahrain Air Show 2016" on January 21st, showing at its stand products from its Helicopter d... more
AirportsWashington. Airports Authority names Scott C. Booth new chief of Police
Washington, Usa - He succeeds Stephen Holl, who retired last year
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority named Scott C. Booth as its new chief of police Wednesday. Booth, who joined the Airports Authority in 2015 as deputy chief, previously served in a variety... more
IndustryATR: 88 aircraft delivered in 2015
Paris, France - It received 76 firm orders and 81 options. It passed the threshold of 200 operators
ATR achieved a new record turnover in 2015, increasing to 2 billion dollars (2014: 1.8 billion). During the year, the aircraft manufacturer also set a new record in terms of aircraft deliveries, with a... more
IndustryAirbus: first A-320 aircraft delivery marks beginning of a new era for the civill aviation
Toulouse, France - Lufthansa becomes launch customer of "Best-seller" "NEO"
The Lufthansa Group, Airbus’ largest airline customer and operator, received yesterday the first A-320neo airplane, the "Best-seller" single aircraft, efficient in terms of fuel consumption. The delivery m... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters."Bahrain International Airshow" (21-23 January 2016)
Manama, Bahrain - Among the sponsors Gulf Air
The "Bahrain International Airshow" ("BIAS") returns to the Kingdom on 21-23 January 2016. Situated at the Sakhir Airbase the event offers visitors the opportunity to experience one of the best flying... more
IndustryA-320 aircraft operators now able to upgrade to saf-TgloSuperSeal UltraLite emergency floorpath lighting from STG Aerospace
London, UK - Following certification by the FAA and EASA
Following certification by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency), operators of A-320 Family aircraft are now able to upgrade the emergency floor path marking... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. European associations call on the Dutch Presidency to drive forward the EU Aviation Strategy
Amsterdam, Holland - On the eve of the EU Aviation Summit
On the eve of the EU Aviation Summit, the European airspace user associations (AEA, EBAA, EEA, ELFAA, ERA and IACA) are urging the Dutch Presidency to strengthen the European Commission’s (EC) Aviation S... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Italian ENAV: an eight hour strike next January 25
Rome, Italy - Other two protests planned in the same day
ENAV (Italian flight assistance company) communicates that the operating staff of the Fata-Cisal union has announced a strike for eight hours (10am-8pm) next January 25. The essential services will be... more
AccidentsBogotà. BEA: A-320 airplane hit by an unknown object at 35,000ft
Bogotà, Colombia - It has caused a depression of 20 cm on the fuselage. The authorities at work to verify its nature
The French BEA (Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses) published in these hours a report about an occurrence happened last January 10 in the Colombian skies on the border with Panama (Vor Rio Negro), Fir Bogotà. According t... more
HelicoptersAirbus-Uber: agreement for on-demand helicopter service
Munich, Germany - In particular by H-125 and H-130 models
Tom Enders, Airbus Chief Executive Officer, in an interview at "The Wall Street Journal" during the "Digital Life Design" conference in Munich, declared "It is a pilot project" regarding the on-demand... more