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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
AirlinesEurowings, flight from Cologne/Bonn to Bangkok inaugurated
Milan, Italy - Served by an A-330 airplane
Eurowings inaugurated yesterday the link between Cologne-Bonn airport and Bangkok. With the new route the German carrier doubles the links with Thailandia, already served by the flight Cologne-Bonn/Phuket,... more
IndustryFincantieri to collaborate with the Indian shipyards MSL and GRSE for the Navy's frigates
Trieste, Italy - The Group adds advice for the P17A project to the previous experiences made in the country
Fincantieri has signed a contract with Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL), one of the most important Indian shipyards, controlled by the Ministry of Defence and specialized in the building of naval and off-shore... more
IndustryAnd the "Dolphin" increases: Beluga XL aircraft production starts
Milan, Italy - First metal cut of the rear fuselage
The first cut of the Beluga XL MSN001 rear fuselage has been achieved in Spain, paving the way for the final assembly to begin in early 2017. MSN001 will be the first Beluga XL aircraft to fly. The rear... more
AirlinesAlitalia to train 40 new cadet pilots
Rome, Italy - Alitalia is to employ 40 new cadet pilots to help to operate the airline’s future flying programme.
Alitalia is to employ 40 new cadet pilots to help to operate the airline’s future flying programme. The new recruits – aged between 18 and 25 - will join 24 trainees selected from 500 applications in... more
IndustryLombardia Aerospace Cluster drives national export: +11.2% in the first nine months of 2015 -Specials
Milan, Italy - The companies report a first evaluation of this year during a round table took place of the Milan's site of the Borsa Italiana at Piazza Affari
It's time of evaluations for the Italian foreign trade, both at sectors level and for single regions and provinces. To make the accounts, following to the last figures by ISTAT on import/export, is also... more
AirportsCatania Airport (SAC). Report on presentation of logo, new brand and social network
Catania, Italy - With "Aeroporto Amico", from today on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Google+
With the #cataniaairport from today the Catania airport becomes "Social" and it has an own official profile in all main platforms of newmedia (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Google+), mass communication... more
IndustryTAM Airlines, the first A-350XWB airplane operator from the Americas -VIDEO
Toulouse, France - Ant the fourth worldwide
LATAM Airlines Group, made up of LAN Airlines and TAM Airlines, has taken delivery of its first A-350XWB airplane in Toulouse, France. In doing so, TAM will become the first airline in the Americas to... more
DefenseSaab signs annual overhaul and modification contract for corvettes
Linkoping, Sweden - The order covers the period 2016-2017
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Material Administration for the regular, yearly overhaul and modification of the Swedish Navy’s two Stockholm-class corvettes. T... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers the first two E-195 airplanes to Tianjin Airlines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - It is the launch customer of this aircraft model in China
Embraer announced that it delivered the first two E-195 jets to Tianjin Airlines, the launch customer of this aircraft model in China. These two airplanes are part of the sales agreement Tianjin Airlines... more
Finance and economyTransportation Partners issues first Coface guaranteed bond transaction financing ATR airplanes
Toulouse, France - For a fleet of 10 ATR-72/600s for Lion Air’s Wings Abadi and Malindo Airways
Transportation Partners (“Transportation Partners”), BNP Paribas and ATR announce the successful closing of USD 143,711,000 guaranteed floating rate notes due 2025 for Aeronautic Investments 18 Limited wit... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. Airborne Concept and Egis develop integration of ADS-B transponder onto mini rotary wing drone
Toulouse, France - The firms presented at the end of last September the results of the work
At Toulouse-Francazal airport at the end of September this year, the firms Airborne Concept and Egis presented the French civil aviation authority DGAC with the results of their work to develop the integration... more
AirlinesEmirates to deploy A-380 airplane on more routes in 2016
Dubai, UAE - Announced three new destinations and a second service to Barcelona
Emirates announced yesterday it will deploy its A-380 airplane to even more destinations across its network in 2016, reinforcing its commitment to provide an enhanced onboard experience for its passengers. Birmingham... more
IndustryBoeing South Carolina's 100th B-787 Dreamliner airplane rollls-out of the factory
North Charleston, Usa - It will be delivered to American Airlines next year
Boeing South Carolina marked a major milestone this week as the site’s 100th B-787 Dreamliner rolled out of the factory. The airplane now begins system checks, fueling and engine runs on the flight l... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA issues fact sheet on State and local UAS laws -Specials
Washington, Usa - The document provides information, safety reasons, examples
The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) new fact sheet on state and local regulation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) provides information for states and municipalities considering laws or regulations... more
PeopleCALC appointed Deputy CEOs
Hong Kong, China - They are Barry Mok and Winnie Liu
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, announced yesterday that it has appointed Barry Mok and Winnie Liu as Deputy Chief Executive... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport: busy Christmas and New Year getaway expected at LJLA
Liverpool, UK - And Santa brings early gift with news of additional easyJet flight to Zante next Summer
Liverpool "John Lennon" Airport (LJLA) is once again gearing up for the great Christmas and New Year ‘Getaway’, with over 165,000 passengers expected to pass through the Airport over the two week Christmas and... more
CuriositiesBritish Airways: the numbers on Christmas day; ditch the sleigh, fly
Milan, Italy - The preferred destinations during this period this year are New York, Los Angeles, Geneva, Amsterdam and Madrid
British Airways is preparing for Christmas 2015 with more than 450 of its pilots expecting to fly 35,000 customers across the world on December 25. There will be over 3,400 BA cabin crew on duty on Christmas... more
AirlinesAlitalia offers a new service starting next week
Rome, Italy - Free chauffeur car service for business class travellers to 35 destinations
Starting next week Alitalia will offer a complimentary chauffeur car service for its business class customers who fly to 35 destinations served directly or via Abu Dhabi. The chauffeur car service is... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Alitalia grows in China through new code-share deal with China Southern
Rome, Italy - And its new Rome-Wuhan-Guangzhou flight
Alitalia is set to improve its presence in China thanks to a new code-share agreement with China Southern that covers a total of 28 destinations in Italy and China. The deal signing last night (Thursday... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo: Sören Stark to be board member operations
Frankfurt, Germany - After 28 years in Lufthansa Management, Karl-Rudolf Rupprecht is retiring
Effective 1 April 2016, Sören Stark will be appointed to the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo with responsibility for Operations. The 48-year-old industrial engineer is currently in charge of aircraft... more
AirlinesAirplanes, carriers and jobs. Finnair: further details about cabin crew hiring. Apply by 20/12/2015
Helsinki, Finland - The requirements to send the application
Finnair, established in 1923, is now looking for new customer-oriented team players to join its cabin crew responsible for cabin safety and service on its flights. What is required to become a cabin crew... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines statement on the US and Cuba agreeing to reinstitute air service
Chicago, Usa - "Reached this historic arrangement"
United Airlines issued the following statement today after the US and Cuban governments agreed to reinstitute scheduled air service between the two nations. "United Airlines congratulates the US and Cuban... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers the first Swedish NH-90 for antisubmarine warfare
Donauwörth, Germany - In the frame of the ceremony, signed a contract to modify other units from SAR to ASW configuration
Airbus Helicopters delivered today the first Swedish NH-90 in full anti-submarine warfare (ASW) configuration to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration FMV (Försvarets Materielverk). The fully-qualified... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia launches new "Transit Team": specialist unit to help customers with quick flight connections at Rome-Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - Staff in easily recognisable new uniform
Alitalia has launched a new customer service initiative at Rome-Fiumicino airport called "Transit Team" which is a dedicated unit to help air travellers switch efficiently from one aircraft to another. The... more
IndustryBoeing: statement on China Southern Airlines' commitment for 80 B-737 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - The order will be posted on its website once all contingencies are cleared
Boeing unveiled that China Southern Airlines has announced a commitment to purchase 80 B-737 aircraft. The commitment includes a combination of 30 Next-Generation 737s and 50 B-737 MAX airplanes, valued... more
IndustryJet2.com finalize order for three additional B-737/800NG aircraft
Leeds, UK - Deal brings its order total to 30 Boeing airplanes over the last three months
Boeing and UK Leisure Airline Jet2.com finalized an order today for three Next Generation B-737/800 airplanes, valued at USD 288 million at current list prices. The carrier previously ordered 27 Next... more
AirlinesLatam Airlines Group expands at Miami Airport with its first maintenance hangar in the US
Miami, Usa - New facility represents $15 million investment
LATAM Airlines Group, the airline group for cargo flights in Latin America and one of the largest overall in the world, hosted a ceremony at Miami International Airport on December 16 to celebrate the... more
AirportsBudapest Airport: strong lender confidence allows it to reprice debt
Budapest, Hungary - As traffic soars past 10 million last December 10
Just a year after Budapest Airport's award winning €1.3 billion debt refinancing, the airport's significantly above-average traffic growth, and very strong financial performance, has allowed the Hungarian g... more
AirportsNew hotel opened at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport
Amsterdam, Holland - It has 433 rooms
The new "Hilton" hotel Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport opens its doors to its first guests today. With 433 rooms, 23 conference rooms, a ballroom and a total area of 40,150 square metres, this new facility... more
PeopleAirplanes and roles. Alitalia appoints new CEO: it is Cramer Ball
Rome, Italy - from early March 2016
Alitalia has appointed Cramer Ball as a member of its board of directors, designated to be appointed as Chief Executive Officer from early March 2016. A shareholders meeting convened today, chaired by... more
PeopleAircraft. FAA administrator visits Israel this week
Washington, Usa - The Authority and the State have released a joint statement
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta’s visited Israel this week as part of his commitment to further US global leadership in aviation. As part of the visit, the FAA is released a... more
Press releaseDrone aircraft. EC: a European border and Coast Guard to protect Europe's external borders
Strasbourg, France - An important set of measures adopted yesterday
The European Commission adopted yesterday an important set of measures to manage the EU's external borders and protect our Schengen area without internal borders. These proposals will help to manage migration... more
Press releaseEC. Implementing the European agenda on migration: progress reports on Greece, Italy and the Westrn Balkans
Strasbourg, France - They have been published yesterday
The Commission has published yesterday three Progress Reports on measures to tackle the refugee and migration crisis in Italy, Greece and along the Western Balkans Route. The Reports assess progress on... more
IndustryMRJ aircraft: notice regarding its development schedule
Nagoya, Japan - The results of the review will be released before the end of December
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) are currently continuing flight tests of the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) aircraft. The two companies are now reviewing entire schedule... more
HelicoptersBell 505 helicopter: Arrius 2R engine successfully passes EASA certification
Bordes, France - Officially launched at the "2013 Paris Air Show"
Bell Helicopter and Turbomeca announce that the French industry has received EASA engine type certification for its Arrius 2R engine, that powers the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X. With seven million flight hours... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. 2015 European ATM Master Plan gives further boost to Europe’s leading role in aviation
Brussels, Belgium - The members of the Administrative Board of the SESAR JU have approved this year edition of it
The members of the Administrative Board of the SESAR Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) have formally approved the 2015 edition of the European ATM Master Plan, the main planning tool for air traffic management... more
AirlinesJet Airways to launch daily flights to Amsterdam
Mumbai, India - From Mumbai, Delhi and Toronto
Jet Airways has announced the launch of daily non-stop services between India and Amsterdam. With effect from March 27, 2016, the carrier will operate two daily non-stop flights to Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport,... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. Alitalia and Air Seychelles expand code-share agreement
Rome, Italy - To offer more travel options from Italy to these islands
Alitalia, Italy’s leading carrier, and Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, have enhanced their code-share agreement to provide Italian air travellers with access to Seychelles. Beginning D... more
IndustryChina Postal Airlines announces purchase of 10 NG B-737 Boeing Converted Freighter airplanes
Beijing, China - The industry extends the valuable service life of a passenger aircraft by modifying it to function as a freighter
Boeing announced today an agreement with China Postal Airlines for 10 Next-Generation 737 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs), pending a program launch. Through its converted freighter programs, the industry... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Austrian Airlines, increase in passenger volume
Milan, Italy - From January to November 2015, it carried more than 10 million
Austrian Airlines carried more than 785,500 passengers in November 2015. This corresponds to a year-on-year increase of 1.9 percent from November 2014, although the flight offering measured in available... more
AirlinesAlitalia: no miles to expire in 2016 for its "MilleMiglia" frequent flyer programme
Rome, Italy - A double bonus for its members
A double bonus for members of Alitalia’s "MilleMiglia" loyalty programme has been announced. Miles earned in the last three years will not expiry on 31 August 2016 when the current programme was scheduled t... more
IndustryFrance confirms order for eight A-330MRTT tanker airplanes
Seville, Spain - Aircraft form second tranche of commitment for 12 announced in 2014
Airbus Defence and Space has received a firm order from the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) for a further eight A-330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) aircraft. The planes constitute the second... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. Emirates expands network in Mainland China
Dubai, UAE - With four weekly flights starting from 3rd May 2016
Emirates announced that it will expand its services in mainland China with four weekly flights to Yinchuan (INC) and Zhengzhou (CGO), starting from 3rd May 2016. These services will expand its destination... more
IndustryLockheed Martin delivered 2,500th C-130 Hercules airplane
Marietta, Usa - The aircraft are operated from 68 nations and the global fleet has collectively logged more than 22 million flight hours
Lockheed Martin delivered the 2,500th C-130 from its production line. This landmark Hercules is an HC-130J Combat King II personnel recovery aircraft assigned to the US Air Force’s 71st Rescue Squadron, w... more
AirlinesIberia to resume flights to Johannesburg starting on 1st August 2016
Madrid, Spain - Served by a 278 seat A-330/300 airplane
Iberia is to resume flights to Johannesburg, starting next August. With this route, the airline has resumed all flights it left to restructure its business in 2013. The carrier will fly to Johannesburg... more
IndustryEmbraer Executive Jets delivers first Phenom 100E airplane in China
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Over 320 units are in operation in 26 countries
Embraer Executive Jets announced yesterday the delivery of the first Phenom 100E in China. The aircraft will be operated by Wanfeng Aviation, a subsidiary of Wanfeng Auto Holding Group. Based in Zhejiang... more