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AirportsWarsaw "Chopin Airport" enjoys continuous growth in November
Warsaw, Poland - It has handled 777 thousand travellers
In November Warsaw "Chopin Airport" handled 777 thousand travellers. Compared to November 2014 it is a 4.1 percent increase. From January to November 2015 10.5 million passengers were handled at the... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force receives the first F-35 airplane assembled in Italy
Rome, Italy - The delivery ceremony of the JSF took place yesterday at the base of the AMI in Cameri
The delivery ceremony of the first Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft entirely built in Italy took place yesterday, December 3, at the Italian Air Force (AMI) base in Cameri, near Novara. Military and... more
HelicoptersH-225 helicopter receives Russian certification
Marignane, France - First foreign heavy aircraft to receive it in this Country; the de-icing system fitted for all weather conditions
Airbus Helicopters announced the certification of the H-225 by Russian Certification Authorities as it is the first time in history that a foreign heavy class aircraft has been certified in Russia. The... more
IndustryBoeing completes detailed design for the B-787/10 Dreamliner airplane
Washington, Usa - Reached this milestone nearly two weeks early; it is on track for major assembly in 2016
Boeing has completed detailed design for the 787/10 Dreamliner airplane, achieving another major milestone in the development of the newest member of the family. Its engineers reached the key milestone... more
IndustryBoeing, Canadian aviation industry launch sustainable biofuel project
Vancouver, Canada - Research institutions collaborate to make jet fuel from forest residues
Boeing, the University of British Columbia (UBC) and SkyNRG, with support from Canada's aviation industry and other stakeholders, are collaborating to turn leftover branches, sawdust and other forest-industry... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and events. Alitalia and Jubilee: more than 20 million pilgrims expected to arrive from all over the world
Rome, Italy - The airline is the official carrier of Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi
Alitalia is the official carrier of Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi (ORP), the official tour operator of the Vatican, with the aim to promote the development of incoming religious tourism to Rome, during the... more
AirlinesVivaColombia launches first US flights with service from Miami
Miami, Usa - Medellín service began December 2; Bogotá service starts on December 16
International low-cost carrier VivaColombia launched its first service in the United States when it began flights between Miami International Airport and Medellín, Colombia. The budget carrier, which... more
AirlinesEmirates operates first A-380 airplane service to Copenhagen
Dubai, UAE - First Scandinavian airport to welcome the iconic superjumbo
Emirates expanded its network of destinations served by the A-380 aircraft with the launch of the first A-380 service to Copenhagen, Denmark, 36th destination of the airline to boast a scheduled service... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. IATA: passenger traffic maintains strong growth trend in October
Geneva, Switzerland - For both domestic and international markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for October showing continued strong demand growth for both domestic and international traffic compared to... more
IndustryAirplanes and photo. Airbus Foundation and Vietnam Airlines transported gifts on airline’s fourth A-350 XWB
Toulouse, France - Taking advantage of the delivery, destined to the Hanoi Heart Hospital
The Airbus Foundation has used the delivery of Vietnam Airlines’ fourth A-350 XWB airplane to transport a selection of toys, games and books from Toulouse to the Hanoi Heart Hospital in Vietnam. The g... more
IndustryDrone aircraft. Finmeccanica-Selex Es presents the surveillance technologies helping to secure NATO
Turin, Italy - Its contribution to the AGS programme is delivered from the company’s Caselle plant outside of Turin, where around 350 people are employed
Today in Turin, Finmeccanica-Selex ES presented a number of surveillance technologies chosen by NATO to help provide security for the organisation’s member countries. Launched in 2012, the NATO Alliance G... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: successful launch for Lisa Pathfinder satellite (2)
Rome, Italy - The industry provided on-board and ground segment equipment
The LISA Pathfinder satellite, a European Space Agency (ESA) mission, was successfully launched from the Kourou launch site in French Guiana. Thales Alenia Space has supplied on-board and ground segment... more
AirportsPassenger growth continues at Liverpool Airport with 19% increase in November
Liverpool, UK - "John Lennon" recorded a 10th successive month of growth
Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) recorded a 10th successive month of growth during November with a significant increase of over 19% compared to the same period last year. Over 313,000 passengers... more
AirlinesAlitalia wins award for inflight dining quality
Rome, Italy - Readers of "Global Traveler" vote the carrier in number one spot
Alitalia was won a coveted award for its in-flight food by the readers of US publication "Global Traveler". The "Best Airline Cuisine" award follows a survey in the magazine of nearly 25,000 frequent... more
PeopleSan Francisco Airport: its director John L. Martin announces his retirement, after 20 years
San Francisco, Usa - A search for next one will be conducted in coming months
San Francisco International Airport Director John L. Martin has announced that after 20 years leading the nation’s 7th busiest airport, he will retire in summer 2016. A search for SFO’s next airport dir... more
AirportsAir India connects San Francisco with a non-stop flight from Delhi, served with a B-777/200LR aircraft
San Francisco, Usa - The flight offers a 3-cabin configuration
Air India’s inaugural non-stop flight from Delhi arrived in San Francisco yesterday at 6:00am local time. The only direct flight from New Delhi to San Francisco was welcomed with a reception and ribbon-cutting c... more
AerospaceArianespace: VEGA successfully places ESA's LISA Pathfinder technology demonstrator into orbit -VIDEO
Kourou, French Guyana - 16th satellite launched by Vega
Arianespace has successfully launched the LISA Pathfinder technology demonstrator for the European Space Agency (ESA) with Vega light launcher. The company’s 11th launch of the year took place on December 3... more
HelicoptersRega: contract for three AW-169 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The Swiss air rescue operator takes a major step in "Project Icebird"
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced yesterday that Swiss Air-Rescue Rega has placed an order for three AW-169 light intermediate twin-engine and one GrandNew light twin-engine helicopters which will... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines celebrates its 70th anniversary at MIA
Miami, Usa - The inaugural flight from Miami to Chicago aboard a Douglas DC-3 airplane carried only 21 passengers. Today, the carrier serves nearly 2.5 million passengers annually at Miami
Delta Air Lines commemorated its 70th anniversary at Miami International Airport today with a celebration at the airport for passengers and employees. Miami-Dade Aviation Department Chief of Staff Joseph... more
AirlinesAlitalia: business class customers and members of progrmma can use the Etihad Airways lounge in London-Heathrow
Rome, Italy - It is located near gate 10 at Terminal 4
Alitalia business class customers and Freccia Alata Plus members of Alitalia loyalty programme departing from London-Heathrow can now use the Etihad Airways First and Business class lounge before departure. The... more
IndustryB-777/200ER airplane: ANZ announced first flight approved for 330-minute ETOPS
Washington, Usa - The authorization allows connections from Auckland to Buenos Aires
Boeing and Air New Zealand (ANZ) yesterday announced the aviation industry’s first flight approved for 330-minute extended operations (ETOPS). This flight, aboard a 777/200ER (Extended Range) aircraft, d... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and environment. Aci Europe: European industry pledges 50 carbon neutral airports by 2030
Paris, France - On the occasion of the presentation today of the ACA programme at COP21
On the occasion of the presentation today of the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme at COP21, the European airport industry committed to increase the number of carbon neutral airports to 50 by... more
IndustryBoeing: US Navy enhance EA-18 airplane targeting, situational awareness capabilities
St Louis, Usa - Tablet display integrated into mission system for first time
The US Navy and Boeing recently demonstrated new targeting technologies that greatly enhance aircrew safety and effectiveness through the rapid integration and distribution of target information across... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: cargo continues to flat-line in October
Geneva, Switzerland - Rose just 0.5% compared to a year ago
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo volumes measured by freight tonne kilometers rose just 0.5% in October compared to... more
IndustryFirst A-350XWB airplane for TAM Airlines makes its maiden flight
Toulouse, France - The aircraft now progresses to the final production phase
TAM Airlines’ first A-350XWB has successfully taken off yesterday from Toulouse International Airport in France. The aircraft now progresses to the final production phase which includes further ground c... more
AirportsBudapest Airport’s significant boost with Emirates
Budapest, Hungary - Today the Central European airport celebrated the continuous demand on the link, launched last October
The launch of Emirates’ new daily link to Dubai saw a major development for Budapest Airport last October. Adding the flagship service to its route network meant the previously underserved Budapest-Middle E... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia and WFP Italia in support of the WFP school meals programme
Rome, Italy - The fundraising campaign starts today
The new fundraising initiative launched by Alitalia and WFP Italia starts today in support of the United Nations World Food Programme, on board of the airline’s long-haul aircraft flights. The UN agency i... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and conference. IATA: ministry of Transport Aviation Day maximizing the benefits of the sector for Spain
Madrid, Spain - Five presentations and an agenda in six points
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) held an aviation day in partnership with the Ministry of Transport, to investigate the present strength and the future prospects for air transport in... more
IndustryGE signs new collaborations with Danish industry
Copenhagen, Denmark - The industry is a key partner on the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft platform
General Electric Company (GE) joined leaders from four Danish companies to sign new collaboration agreements. GE is a key partner on the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft platform, one of the entries... more
Civil aviationFAA announces revised safety rating for the Kingdom of Thailand
Washington, Usa - It does not comply with ICAO standards
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that the Kingdom of Thailand does not comply with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards a... more
PeopleAirbus pays homage to Jacques Rosay with the naming of its no. 1 A-380 airplane
Toulouse, France - He died on 12 June 2015 at the age of 66
The no. 1 A-380 airplane, which continues to serve as Airbus’ flight test aircraft, has been named after late company test pilot Jacques Rosay, who was the first to fly the 21st century flagship and a... more
IndustryTurkish Airlines firms-up order for 20 additional A-321neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - Repeat order for this model confirms market trend for larger models
Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s flagship airline, has firmed-up a commitment for the purchase of 20 additional A-321neo aircraft. The airline already has 72 A-321neo on order and is now again renewing its c... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines increases flight frequencies to Teheran destinations
Milan, Italy - One additional daily flight starting on March 11, 2016
Austrian Airlines is expanding its flight service to Iran, offering one additional daily flight to Teheran starting on March 11, 2016. As a result, Austria’s national carrier will be departing from V... more
Sport aviationAircraft. FAI "World Air Games 2015" (December 1-12 in Dubai) -Specials
Dubai, UAE - Ten air sports are programmed
The stars of the air sports world have touched down for the "FAI World Air Games (WAG) Dubai 2015". With 854 competitors from 55 countries competing in 23 different disciplines, this year’s "WAG" is s... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers its 1,200th E-Jet (E-195 airplane) to Azul
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The first delivery occurred in December 2008
Embraer delivered yesterday, in a ceremony held at the Company’s headquarters, in São José dos Campos, the 1,200th aircraft of the E-Jets family. The commemorative aircraft, an E-195 model, was received by... more
IndustryBoeing: final C-17 Globemaster III airplane departed Long Beach assembly facility
Long Beach, USA - Its global fleet support, maintenance and upgrades continue
The final C-17 Globemaster III military airlifter at the company’s plant in Long Beach, Calif. departed on Sunday, Nov. 29, marking the official end of aircraft production in Long Beach. The airlifter f... more
IndustryMRJ: new movie of the first flight of the first flight test aircraft -VIDEO
Nagoya, Japan - Mitsubishi Regional Jet: a family of next-generation aircraft featuring state-of-the-art aerodynamics
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation released and uploaded a new movie of the first flight of the first flight test aircraft for the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) carried out on Wednesday, November 11. Mitsubishi... more
Airports"Chopin Airport" is preparing to change its fuel supply model
Warsaw, Poland - Four providers operate at the airport
"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw commences the construction of a railway fuel terminal. The investment will enable the change of the method of delivering aviation fuel to the airport and fully opening the market... more
IndustryCALC delivers second of six A-320 aircraft to China Eastern Airlines
Hong Kong, China - The remaining airplanes are expected to be delivered by the first half of 2016
China Aircraft Leasing Group (“CALC” or the “Group”), one of the largest independent aircraft operating lessors in China, completed the delivery of the second of six A-320 aircraft to China Eastern Airline... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. EU support for better air traffic management project given green light today
Brussels, Belgium - The plan is supported under the CEF with a grant worth EUR 318.5 million
Today, the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency (INEA) green lighted a key project to improve the management of the European airspace. The project, which is supported under the Connecting Europe Facility... more
Civil aviationAircraft. EASA: easy access rules for initial airworthiness are now on-line (PART-21)
Cologne, Germany - Part-M, Part-145, Part-66 and Part-147 are going to be produced and published in the course of Jan-March 2016
Easa (European Aviation Safety Agency) communicated to have published on its website a document entitled "Easy Access Rules for Part-21, Airworthiness and Environmental Certification", issued November... more
IndustryBahamasair takes delivery of its first ATR-72/600 airplane
Toulouse, France - The airline becomes a new operator of it
Bahamasair, the national flag carrier of the Bahamas, took delivery of its first ATR-72/600 airplane today. The airline and the industry inked a deal for two -72/600s and three -42/600s at the last "Paris... more
Science and technologyAlitalia: a new procedure launched to allow electronic devices to be switched on in "Airplane mode" during the entire flight
Rome, Italy - Travellers on all its flights can use their phone to SMS or check emails immediately after landing
Passengers on all Alitalia flights can now use their phone to check emails or send text messages immediately after their flight has landed, while the aircraft is taxiing to the terminal. A new “Gate t... more
UAS-DronesHeron 1 aircraft UAS chalks up 25,000 flight hours in Afghanistan
Munich, Germany - The occasion was celebrated at Camp Mazar-e-Sharif together with the Luftwaffe.
Following this year’s 410th flight on 16 November 2015, the Heron Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), which is jointly operated by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) and Airbus Defence and Space, successfully l... more
Military aviationAirplanes and ISIS. Mogherini: "Road map defined". Moscow-Ankara agreement on fighter fly over above Turkish-Syrian border area
Florence, Italy - The flights by military airplanes by both Countries on the boundary skies suspended. Appeal by the moderate Arabic world: call IS, Daesh
The High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini, declared that the recent shooting down of the Russian SU-24 military airplane by the fighters of the Ankara... more
Finance and economyItalian MEF on Poste Italiane SpA (interests in Alitalia). Global offering: the over-allotment option has been exercised
Rome, Italy - Delivery against payment of the shares pursuant to it will be made on 30 November 2015
The Italian Ministry of the Economy and Finance (the "Selling Shareholder") and Poste Italiane SpA (the "Company") announce that yesterday, in the context of the Global Offering, the stabilization agent,... more
Finance and economyEmbraer is included in the 2016 Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE) of the BM&FBOVESPA
São José dos Campos, Brazil - 34 other companies form this new portfolio
The BM&FBOVESPA (São Paulo Stock Exchange) announced yesterday, November 26, the inclusion of Embraer as a member of the eleventh portfolio of the Corporate Sustainability Index (Índice de Sustentabilidade E... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. dnata enters South America with acquisition of RM Ground Services in Brazil
Dubai, UAE - The company’s domestic clients include different carriers
dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has reached an agreement with Brazil’s RM Ground Services to purchase a majority stake in the company. The acquisition marks dnata’s first step... more
CuriositiesLufthansa Cargo: children's feet decorate MF-11 Freighter airplane
Nairobi, Kenya - The airline presents flying ambassador for an aid organisation
A Lufthansa Cargo freighter is from now on flying around the world with the footprints of 24 children on its fuselage. The carrier has turned the MD-11F airplane registered "D-ALCH" into a flying ambassador... more
Sport aviationAircraft. "FAI World Air Games Dubai 2015"with a new gliding competition format -Specials
Lausanne, Switzerland - This particular event will take place in five days (from 4 to 9 December)
.A new format of gliding competition will be used for the very first time at the FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) "World Air Games Dubai 2015": the FAI Gliding Match Racing. Six elite pilots wi... more