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HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters completes delivery of final two H-135s to JMSD
Tokyo, Japan - Of 15 aircraft on order, designated as TH-135 in Japan; fleet to be used for advanced training missions
Airbus Helicopters has successfully handed over the 14th and 15th H-135 training aircraft to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). This marks the delivery completion of 15 helicopters over the... more
IndustrySkyworld Aviation arranges the sale of an ATR-72/202 airplane to Summit Air
London, UK - The aircraft was previously registered as T7-COB and last operated with Royal Air Maroc Express
Skyworld Aviation has arranged the sale of an ATR-72/202 airplane, serial number 444 to Summit Air of Canada. The aircraft was delivered on 25th November 2015 and was flown to Toulouse to undergo a full... more
IndustryLM delivered final C-5M Super Galaxy airplane for 2015
Marietta, Usa - It is the 32nd modernized model to the USAF
Lockheed Martin (LM) delivered the 32nd modernized C-5M Super Galaxy to the US Air Force on Dec. 9. This aircraft was the ninth and final C-5M scheduled for delivery in 2015. The airplane was delivered... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. American Airlines Group reports record November traffic results
Fort Worth, Usa - Its total revenue passenger miles (RPMs) were 16.9 billion
American Airlines Group reported November 2015 and year-to-date traffic results. Its total revenue passenger miles (RPMs) were 16.9 billion, up 4.3 percent versus November 2014 and were a record for the... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA announces small UAS registration rule
Washington, USA - Registration is a statutory requirement that applies to all aircraft
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced a streamlined and user-friendly web-based aircraft registration process for owners of small unmanned aircraft (... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways wins "World’s Leading Airline" award for seventh consecutive year
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The airline received other three awards
Etihad Airways has crowned a positive 2015 by collecting the "World’s Leading Airline" award for the seventh consecutive year at the annual "World Travel Awards" (WTA) ceremony 2015. The event was held b... more
IndustryBraathens Aviation orders 4 additional ATR-72/600 airplanes
Toulouse, France - The Swedish group converts four of its ten options of the "Paris Air Show 2015" deal
ATR and Stockholm-based Braathens Aviation (BA) announce their agreement for the purchase of four additional -72/600 airplanes. Today’s announcement represents the conversion into firm orders of four o... more
AirportsAirplanes. Fraport-Copelouzos Consortium signs contracts for managing 14 Greek airports
Frankfurt, Germany - Transfer expected in Autumn of 2016
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide and its Greek partner Copelouzos Group today signed contracts with the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) for the 40-year concessions to operate,... more
SecurityAirplanes and carriers. EC updated the black-list -Specials-
Brussels, Belgium - The Kazakh Air Astana cleared, but Iraqi Airways added
The European Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union (Black-list), only days after... more
Press releaseAirplanes. EC updated the EU air safety list -Specials
Brussels, Belgium - The update clears Kazakh carrier Air Astana, but adds Iraqi Airways
The European Commission has yesterday updated the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union. The update clears... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia flies into top 20 league table of punctual airlines in November
Rome, Italy - With 86 per cent of its fleet of aircraft depart on time
Alitalia’s take-off record in November saw 86 per cent of its fleet of aircraft depart on time putting the Italian carrier in the top 20 of punctual global airlines. The airline operates 16,000 flights a... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft. Skyrobotic announces certifications for the Italian facility
Rome, Italy - And it continues to strengthen its commitment to aerospace industry
Skyrobotic, a company active in the development, design, production and marketing of unmanned aircraft systems (SAPR) in mini and micro classes for civil and commercial use, part of Italeaf Group, has... more
IndustryAirbus C-295W aircraft completes its tour of Latin America
Seville, Spain - During a month on the continent stops in Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Panama and Mexico
An Airbus C-295W aircraft belonging to the Mexican Navy (SEMAR) and operated by a mixed crew from Airbus Defence and Space (DS) and SEMAR/FAM (Mexican Air Force) today completed a month-long tour through... more
PeopleAirports and roles. André van den Berg to join Schiphol Group Management Board
Amsterdam, Holland - As the new Executive VP & CCO with effect from 1 April 2016
André van den Berg (52) has been appointed to the Schiphol Group Management Board as the new Executive Vice-President & Chief Commercial Officer with effect from 1 April 2016. He is taking over from Maarten... more
CargoEmirates SkyCargo ships 35,000 tonnes of cool chain products through its new hub in Dubai -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - Two particular services designed to protect refrigerate cargo
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, recently shipped its 35,000th tonne of Cool Chain products through its exclusive freighter hub at "Al Maktoum International"-Dubai World Central (DWC)... more
SecurityAircraft and safety. UK Airprox Board publishes report of November -Specials
London, UK - 19 events divided in five different levels of risks
The UK Airprox Board (UKAB) has published its most recent assessments of airprox incidents involving civil and military aircraft concerning the month of November. Assessment Summary Sheet for UKAB Meeting... more
IndustryEmbraer Executive Jets receives Legacy 650 aircraft order in the Middle East
São José dos Campos, Brazil - To an undisclosed customer
Embraer Executive Jets announced yesterday the order for a new Legacy 650 large jet to an undisclosed customer, based in the Middle East. This order adds to the 29 Legacy 650s and 600s that are currently... more
Civil aviationAircraft. SAAB delivers advanced wing component to Clean Sky project
Linkpoping, Sweden - The wing component is now ready for delivery
Defence and security company Saab has participated in Europe’s Clean Sky Smart Fixed Wing Aircraft (SFWA) project since 2008. Saab’s task was to produce an advanced natural laminar flow wing that reduces fue... more
AirlinesAirplanes and jobs. Finnair hires 400 between pilots and cabin crew
Milan, Italy - The candidatures will be sent by next December 20
Finnair begins the greatest hiring campaign in its history to prepare to a traffic growth on the long range. Besides about 70 pilots and 130 flight assistants selected this year, the company is looking... more
CargoAirplanes and carriers. United and Lufthansa plan enhanced cargo cooperation between US–Europe
Chicago, Usa - Customers to benefit from increased network and service options
United Airlines and Lufthansa plan to enhance their current cooperation to include cargo cooperation by United Cargo and Lufthansa Cargo on routes between the US and Europe. The parties are discussing... more
ConferencesAirplanes and events. "ACI Europe Exchange" in Istanbul, hosted by iGA
Brussels, Belgium - The 10th edition yesterday and today at the new Congress Center
İGA Havalimanı İşletmesi A.Ş –the company building the world’s biggest new airport north of Istanbul is yesterday and today hosting the "10th ACI Airport Exchange" at the prestigious new Istanbul Congress... more
AirportsFraport: its interests on the Greek airports
Athens, Greece - The German company close to the agreement for the 40 year grant of 14 Hellenic airports
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide, known as Fraport, is concluding (within ten days) the agreement of 14 Greek airports. It is already protagonist of the world airport field having the management... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: airlines continue to improve profitability
Geneva, Switzerland - 5.1% net profit margin for 2016
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its airline industry outlook for 2016 which sees an average net profit margin of 5.1% being generated with total net profits of $36.3 billion.... more
AirlinesEmirates to add a third daily flight to Riyadh
Dubai, UAE - So far this year, over 450,000 passengers have travelled on the service
Emirates will boost its services to Riyadh with the addition of a third daily flight to the Saudi capital from 15 December 2015. The addition of the third daily service will take the total number of weekly... more
PeopleSkyworld Aviation expands the team in Australasia
London, UK - It announced the appointment of Harry Forsythe as Marketing Representative
Skyworld Aviation announced the appointment of Harry Forsythe as Marketing Representative, based in Sydney, Australia. Harry will assist Skyworld Aviation in further developing its presence in the expanding... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. SESAR and Clean Sky strengthen coordination for innovative aviation
Brussels, Belgium - In order to foster closer links between the two research and innovation programmes
The Clean Sky and SESAR Joint Undertakings (JUs) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in order to foster closer links between the two research and innovation (R&I) programmes. The purpose of the... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Star Alliance: during the CEB, member carrier CEOs review 2015 and agree priorities for 2016
Chicago, Usa - United hosted it this year in Chicago
The Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB) met this week for its annual review of the aviation industry landscape, the performance and competitive positioning of the Alliance and to analyse progress... more
AirportsAirplanes and airports. Dubai International’s passenger numbers top 6.25 million in October
Dubai, UAE - Traffic rose 4.4 per cent
Passenger traffic at Dubai International, rose 4.4 per cent in October, according to a traffic report issued yesterday by operator Dubai Airports. Passenger numbers in October totalled 6,250,810, compared... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in November 2015
Frankfurt, Germany - Lufthansa's strike strongly impacts traffic statistics at FRA
Frankfurt Airport's (FRA) traffic in November 2015 was impacted strongly by Lufthansa's flight attendant strike. The week-long walkout and its effects on the days following the strike resulted in about... more
SecurityFollow-up of Germanwings airplane flight 9525 accident. EASA workshop focuses on the medical fitness of pilots
Cologne, Germany - The proposals covered different areas
At a workshop organised in Cologne on 7 and 8 December 2015, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) presented draft proposals on how to implement the recommendations made in July 2015 by the EASA-led... more
AirlinesUnited reports November 2015 operational performance
Chicago, Usa - Traffic RPM +4.2% and capacity ASM +1.9%
United Airlines (UAL) reported November 2015 operational results. UAL's November 2015 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 4.2 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat miles)... more
IndustryATR received EASA certification for high-density cabin layout
Toulouse, France - The industry brings maximum capacity of the -72 aircraft to 78 seats
The high-density seating configuration option for the ATR-72/600 aircraft has received its certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Using the existing airframe, the new high density... more
AirportsAircraft and figures. Aci Europe: EU airport traffic up 6.3% in October
Brussels, Belgium - with Non-EU traffic at +3.7%
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE released its traffic report for October 2015. The report is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights: network,... more
AirlinesEmirates announced aircraft fleet retirement schedule for 2016
Dubai, UAE - 13 more aircraft will be retired in 2017 and another 13 in 2018
Emirates has announced its fleet plans for 2016. In total, the airline will retire 26 aircraft, including 12 A-330/300s, 4 A-340/300s, 1 A-340/500, 6 B-777/200ERs, 2 B-777/300s and 1 B-777/300ER. The average... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport (5). AEA welcomed long-waited One Stop Security agreement with Canada
Brussels, Belgium - From 1st March 2016 onwards
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) welcomed the announcement by the European Commission on the conclusion of a One Stop Security agreement with Canada. From 1st March 2016 onwards, all passengers... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport (4). Aci Europe: airports welcomed Bulc's new aviation strategy
Brussels, Belgium - It includes a set of actions aimed at opening up access to key external markets
The airport industry welcomed the adoption by the European Commission of a new strategy for European aviation. This strategy in based on a long-term vision for the airplane transport sector, with a primary... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport (3). EC's Aviation strategy: Europe's airspace users' associations call for more concrete measures
Brussels, Belgium - The joint reaction by six ones to it
The European airspace user associations (AEA, EBAA, EEA, ELFAA, ERA and IACA ) welcome the European Commission's initiative to develop and implement an "Aviation Strategy for Europe". The associations... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport (2). EU Package sends a positive signal by stressing that aviation is a “Key enabler”
Brussels, Belgium - Drones represent a sector with a significant growth potential
The EU Commission’s long-awaited ‘Aviation Package’ published sends a positive signal by stressing that aviation is a “Key enabler” of economic growth, job generation, and connectivity. Together with the... more
HelicoptersR-66 helicopter passes long-awaited snow test
Torrance, Usa - The stringent test requires extended flight in weather conditions that are difficult to find even in Canada
On November 13th, in Spray Lakes, Canada, Robinson’s R-66 Turbine helicopter passed the FAA's and Transport Canada's test to allow flight in snow conditions. The stringent test requires extended flight i... more
ReportMoscow uses submarine placed in the Mediterranean to hit targets in Syria
Moscow, Russia - The Russian defence minister confirmed it
The Defence Minister, Serghei Shoigu, communicated to the President Vladimir Putin, that the Rostov sul Don submarine launched Calibre cruise missiles against "Two terrorist bastions" around Raqqa, the... more
IndustryBoeing debuts first B-737 MAX 8 airplane
Washington, Usa - New single-aisle aircraft rolls out of paint in striking livery
Thousands of Boeing employees in Renton, Wash., celebrated yesterday the completion of final assembly of the first 737 MAX 8. The production-complete airplane rolled out of the Renton factory and into... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers the first two H-145M to the German Armed Forces
Donauwörth, Germany - Military version of the multi-role aircraft
Airbus Helicopters delivered yesterday the first two lightweight military multi-role H-145M helicopters (LUH SOF) to the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). The helicopters will be used by the Kommando Spezialkräfte... more
Conferences"ICF". Airplanes and safety. EASA strengthens further its international links
Cologne, Germany - The 5th meeting takes place today and tomorrow in Hong Kong
The 5th meeting of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) with its international partners, the aviation safety authorities and oversight organisations, takes place on 9 and 10 December 2015 in Hong-Kong.... more
AirlinesAlitalia renovates cabin interiors of its whole medium haul aircraft fleet with new leather seats
Rome, Italy - The refurbishment project will be completed by April next year
A major cabin refurbishment of Alitalia’s short and medium fleet of 96 aircraft has begun with the project earmarked for completion by April next year. Four aircraft a week –both Airbus and Embraer mod... more
AirportsHamburg Airport renewing main apron for aircraft from March 2016
Hamburg, Germany - New record in figures: its 15-millionth passenger for the year
Hamburg Airport is planning the comprehensive renewal of the main apron (Apron 1), with a total surface area of 330,000 square metres. The work is planned for the period 2016–2020. The investment of a... more
Press releaseAirplanes and transport. EC presents a new aviation strategy for Europe -VIDEO
Brussels, Belgium - Three core priorities of President Jean-Claude Juncker
The European Commission adopted a new Aviation Strategy for Europe, a milestone initiative to boost Europe's economy, strengthen its industrial base and reinforce its global leadership position. These... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: launch of Cygnus
Turin, Italy - The The first enhanced version with Portable on Board Printer 3D
The fifth of eleven Cygnus resupply vessels for the International Space Station (ISS) was successfully launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on an Atlas V rocket. The Cygnus spacecraft... more
AerospaceVirgin Galactic: LauncherOne program to use dedicated B-747/400 aircraft to small satellite launch service -VIDEO
San Antonio, Usa - The carrier aircraft can also be deployed from any runway capable of 747 operations
Virgin Galactic introduced the newest addition to its fleet of vehicles yesterday as part of a technical update on its LauncherOne small satellite launch service. The B-747/400 commercial jet aircraft,... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Immaculate Conception to everybody
Rome, Italy - The Agency, after a long week-end, will open next Wednesday 9
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, readers, fans of social networks that it will close for the next long week-end, on the occasion of the Immaculate Conception festivity. The Agency will open... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. ECC-Net report 2015: still difficult for consumers to receive compensation in case of delayed and cancelled flights
Rome, Italy - The 28 CEC in UE Countries received more than 4000 complaints
The number of people travelling by airplane keeps increasing. That is why air passenger rights are one of the most important consumer rights within the EU. However, since the beginning of 2015, European... more