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IndustryLion Air takes delivery of its first A-330/300 aircraft
Toulouse, France - The airplane is powered by Rolls Royce Trent 700 engines
Indonesia’s Lion Air, part of the Lion Group, has taken delivery of its first widebody A-330/300. The aircraft, powered by Rolls Royce Trent 700 engines, is the first of three A-330s ordered by Lion G... more
IndustryKorean Air finalises order for 30 A-321neo airplanes
Toulouse, France - New order comes as carrier celebrates 40 years of Airbus operations
Korean Air has signed a contract with Airbus covering a firm order for 30 A-321neo aircraft plus 20 options, becoming a new customer for the single aisle A-320 Family. The purchase agreement finalises... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Alitalia strengthens security measures in Cairo airport
Rome, Italy - The airline has suspended the transportation of freight and mail in its aircraft holds and the non-acceptance of luggage travelling without its owner
Alitalia today started additional security measures at Cairo airport. The airline has suspended the transportation of freight and mail in its aircraft holds and the non-acceptance of luggage travelling w... more
IndustryAirbus’ A-350/1000 airplane Trent XWB-97 engine begins flight-test campaign on A-380 flying-test-bed
Toulouse, France - The aircraft performed a flight of over four hours
The A-350/1000’s new engine –the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97– has successfully made its first flight-test aboard Airbus’ dedicated A-380 “Flying-Test-Bed” aircraft. The airplane took off from its facilit... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. Finmeccanica at the "Dubai Airshow 2015"
Rome, Italy - Over one hundred AW aircraft fly in Emirati skies
Finmeccanica is exhibiting at the "Dubai International Airshow", which is taking place from the 8th to the 12th November 2015 in the UAE. At what has become one of the most important industry showcases... more
IndustryAsiana Airlines finalises order for 25 A-321neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - The airline will make a decision on its engine of choice at a later date
South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has placed a firm order with Airbus for 25 A-321neo aircraft. The contract, which finalises a commitment announced earlier this year, was signed at a special ceremony in S... more
IndustrySaab receives order for Gripen aircraft maintenance support
Linkoping, Sweden - The contract value is SEK154 million
Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to provide support and maintenance for Gripen aircraft during 2016 on behalf of the Swedish... more
IndustrySaab continues support for the aircraft of the Swedish Coast Guard
Linkoping, Sweden - The contract runs for five years with an additional two year option
Defence and security company Saab has extended its support and maintenance agreement with Field Aviation for the aircraft of the Swedish Coast Guard. The contract runs for five years with an additional... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and events. Alitalia-EA: over 350,000 visitors at the pavilion during "Expo Milano 2015"
Milan, Italy - 22,000 people flew flight simulators to experience the thrill of flying a plane; 70 events, one astronaut and 27 guest celebrity chefs
Alitalia and Etihad Airways, the Official Global Carriers of "Expo Milano", which took place under the theme ‘Feeding the Planet, Energy for life’, have welcomed more than 350,000 visitors to their joi... more
UAS-DronesFAA: UAS registration task-force day three update
Washington, Usa - The group will now finalize its recommendations for delivery to the authority administrator by November 20
The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Registration Task Force completed its final day of meetings. The group focused on reaching a consensus on a recommended process for registration. The discussions... more
HelicoptersSikorsky completes VH-92A presidential helicopter replacement program milestones
Stratford, Usa - Initial fielding is planned for 2020, with production concluding in 2023
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation announced the successful completion of the VH-92A Presidential Helicopter Replacement Program Preliminary Design Review (PDR), completion of the integration and performance... more
SecurityFAA focuses on helicopter safety -Specials-
Washington, Usa - The total number of US accidents has steadily declined over the past 10 years
The total number of US helicopter accidents has steadily declined over the past 10 years, but the aviation community has not made sustainable progress in reducing the number of fatal accidents. In response... more
AirlinesAirline and security. EasyJet resumed tomorrow flights to Sharm el Sheikh to repatriate passengers
London, UK - After today's approval of the British government. However remain suspended connections to the area up to 12 inclusive
“Following the decision by the UK Government to allow UK airlines to fly aircraft into Sharm el Sheikh from tomorrow in order to repatriate customers, easyJet can confirm it plans to resume its scheduled f... more
Finance and economyAustrian Airlines generates 3Q Ebit thanks to a positive Summer performance
Vienna, Austria - Approximately 8.4 million passengers flew with it in the period January to September
Austrian Airlines, Austria’s carrier, generated Earnings Bfore Interest and Taxes (EBIT) of EUR 61 million in the first nine months of the current financial year 2015. This is in contrast to an EBIT o... more
Military aviationUAV aircraft (2). Here how much Italy asked to equip its Reaper drones: cost USD 129,6 million -VIDEO-
Washington, USA - The press release by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Italy for weaponization of MQ-9 UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, at remote control, or UAS) and associated equipment,... more
Military aviationUAV airplanes. Italian MQ9s Reaper could now fly armed
Rome, Italy - Until now only those of UK were equipped of armament
Italy had requested already since 2012 to USA to acquire the armament for its UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, at remote control) MQ-9 Reaper aircraft. The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified... more
IndustryKorean Air finalized order for 30 B-737 MAXs and two B-777/300ER airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Deal can reach up to 52 aircraft if options are exercised
Boeing and Korean Air today finalized the airline's order of 30 B-737 MAXs and two additional B-777/300ER (Extended Range) jetliner aircraft valued at nearly $4 billion at current list prices. The airline... more
CuriositiesEmirates: two A-380 airplanes against the illegal wildlife trade -VIDEO-
Dubai, UAE - The first one departed for Londoon last Monday and a second operated to Mauritius today
Two massive Emirates A-380 jet airplanes take to the skies this week, wearing special livery in support of United for Wildlife, a global collaboration that unites the efforts of the world’s leading wildlife c... more
PeopleAircraft and airlines. James Hogan (Etihad Airways): "Don't let entrenched interests deny competition"
London, UK - The declarations by its President and CEO during a speech in London
New competition in global air travel must not be stamped out by the entrenched interests of the legacy carriers, said James Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, in a speech last... more
IndustryBoeing forecasts demand in the Middle East for 3,180 new airplanes over the next 20 years
Dubai, UAE - Aviation market worth an estimated $730 billion
Boeing forecasts airlines in the Middle East will require 3,180 new airplanes over the next 20 years, valued at an estimated $730 billion. 70 percent of the demand is expected to be driven by rapid fleet... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. Iata: September shows continued strong traffic demand
Geneva, Switzerland - For domestic and international markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September showing solid demand growth compared to September 2014 for domestic and international traffic. Total... more
Press releaseAircraft. EC: EUR 7.6 billion of European investment to support key transport projects
Brussels, Belgium - Today, as team Juncker enters its second year in office
As team Juncker enters its second year in office, today the European Commission is taking further action to stimulate investment in Europe by launching the second call for proposals of the Connecting Europe... more
AirportsAci Europe: airports report dynamic passenger growth in Q3 & September
Brussels, Belgium - EU & Non-EU on equal footing
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for September & Q3 2015. The report is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights:... more
UAS-DronesAircraft. FAA: UAS registration task force day two
Washington, Usa - The group will continue meeting today
The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Registration Task Force completed its second day of work yesterday. The discussion focused on developing and recommending a registration process, how to prove the... more
IndustryAirplanes. Polonia Aero Officially Opens Cold Flow Turbine Test Facility in Zielonka
Zielonka, Poland - The first testing activities will be performed on the GEnx low-pressure turbine
Polonia Aero announced the official opening of one of the world’s largest and most advanced cold flow turbine test laboratories: a unique example of fruitful cooperation between industry and universities, t... more
IndustryCALC and Jetstar Pacific sign agreement to lease two A-320 airplanes
Hong Kong, China - The two Airbus aircraft will be delivered in July and August 2016
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (“CALC” or the “Group”), the independent aircraft operating lessor in China announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with Jetstar Pacific Airlines (‘’Jets... more
AirportsFraport report: nine months 2015 with financial and traffic results exceed expectations
Frankfurt, Germany - The Group's international business achieves overall positive performance
In the first three quarters of the 2015 business year, Fraport AG's Group revenue grew markedly, rising by 9.4 percent to EUR1.96 billion year-on-year (adjusted by IFRIC 12). The Group's operating result... more
IndustryAir New Zealand purchases 15 additional ATR-72/600 airplanes
Auckland, New Zealand - The deal is valued at some USD 375 million
National flag carrier Air New Zealand (ANZ) and the European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR today signed a contract for the purchase of 15 additional ATR-72/600s. The deal is valued at some USD 375... more
DefenseSaab signs LoI with Polish Naval Shipyard
Linkoping, Sweden - For cooperation in naval programmes
Defence and security company Saab has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Naval Shipyard in Gdynia, Poland. The agreement provides a basis for close cooperation to jointly offer naval solutions, including... more
HelicoptersA major milestone for the H-145 helicopter: 10,000 flight hours -VIDEO-
Marignane, France - Accumulated from the worldwide fleet of 35 aircraft operated by 14 international customers
A major milestone for the H-145: the worldwide fleet of 35 helicopters operated by 14 international customers has accumulated a total of 10,000 flight hours. In only a little over a year, the light... more
Civil aviationUK CAA signs aviation safety MoU with the Government of Kazakhstan
London, UK - To support future collaboration between the two countries to strengthen the safety oversight
The Minister of Investments and Development (MID) of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Asset Issekeshev has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CAA International (CAAi), the State-to-State advisory... more
Fair and showsThe CS-100 airplane by Bombardier will make its debut also in Dubai
Montreal, Canada - The Canadian industry is ready to the imminent air show, with a "Rich" line-up
The Canadian Bombardier announced today it will touch down at the "29th Dubai Airshow" (November 8-12), according to a press release "With an impressive line-up of commercial and business aircraft" on... more
IndustryP&W PurePower engine for Embraer E-Jets E2 aircraft begins flight test program
Mirabel, Canada - This engine family has completed more than 23,000 hours of testing and 40,000 cycles
The Pratt & Whitney PW1900G PurePower Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine for the Embraer E-190E2 and E-195E2 aircraft, successfully completed its first flight initiating the engine’s flight test program. The P... more
IndustryATR airplanes: 12-year Global Maintenance Agreement with PNG Air
Toulouse, France - The airline has recently received one aircraft, with further six to join the fleet over within two years
Papua New Guinea’s airline, PNG Air, formerly Airlines PNG, and ATR have signed a comprehensive long-term Global Maintenance agreement (GMA) providing a total support package for the airline's fleet o... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: air freight markets grow slightly in September
Geneva, Switzerland - The results varied widely by region
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing very modest growth in September. Measured in Freight Tonne Kilometers, air cargo volumes rose 1.0%... more
IndustryEmirates Flight Training Academy signs order for up to 10 Phenom 100E aircraft
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2017
Embraer Executive Jets announced today that Emirates Flight Training Academy signed a firm order for five Phenom 100E business jets, plus options for five more aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin... more
Finance and economyWizz Air: results for the six months to 30 September 2015
Geneva, Switzerland - Record first half profitability on 20% passenger growth
Wizz Air Holdings (“Wizz Air” or “the Company”), the low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today issues its unaudited results for the six months to 30 September 2015 (“first half” or “H1”).... more
AccidentsAN-12BK airplane crashes in Southern Sudan: around 17 victims on board, 21 at ground
Juba, Southern Sudan - Three occupants of the aircraft survivors
A Russian aircraft, almost certainly an Antonov AN-12BK crashed yesterday evening in the Southern Sudan at only 8 km from the taking-off from the airport of the Juba capital, near the Nilo river. The airplane... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters and KAI affirm partnership for export and support of Korean aircraft platforms
Seoul, South Korea - Scope of cooperation to include also after-sales services including MRO and training
Long-time partners Airbus Helicopters and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly market Korean helicopter platforms for the worldwide market. The collaboration... more
IndustryTAI delivers first set of A-350/1000 aircraft aileron to Airbus
Ankara, Turkey - It was the result of a contract that was signed nearly two years ago
Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TAI) made its first delivery of A-350/1000 aileron set to Airbus in a ceremony held at TAI's facilities on 03 November 2015. It was the result of a contract that was... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica BoD: debt amounted to EUR 5,125 million on EUR 12,5 bn of turnover-SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - The integral version of the release to the press on our section (16 pages)
The Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, convened yesterday under the chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, examined and unanimously approved the Interim Financial Report at 30 September 2015 and the results... more
UAS-DronesFAA: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) registration task-force day one
Washington, Usa - The task-force will continue deliberating today
The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Registration Task Force completed its first day of work. FAA Administrator Michael Huerta kicked off the Task Force with remarks that outlined the group's objectives... more
DefenseRBS15 successfully test-fired by the Croatian Navy -VIDEO-
Linkoping, Sweden - During a military exercise in the Adriatic Sea
During a military exercise in the Adriatic Sea, the Croatian Navy has successfully test-fired a Saab RBS15 anti-ship missile from a naval vessel. The Croatian Navy has conducted its second firing this... more
AerospaceInterview with Charles Duke, Apollo 16 astronaut
Rome, Italy - The experiences and a glance to the future of human space exploration
Go back to the moon and human exploration of Mars are only a political matter, and humans could put feet on the red planet in a couple of decades: this is the opinion of Charles Duke, one of the 12 men... more
IndustryMahindra displays first Airvan aircraft in China
Morwell, VIC - During an airshow the first launch customer was announced
The first Airvan 8 aircraft to enter China was displayed at the "China International General Aviation Convention" held in Xi’an China, in October. Mahindra Aerospace, together with Shaanxi Jinggong G... more
IndustryA-400M airplane completes grass runway certification tests -VIDEO-
Seville, Spain - The tests using the development aircraft MSN2 took place over a three week period in France in September
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed certification testing of the A-400M new generation airlifter on a grass runway. The tests using the development aircraft MSN2 took place over a three... more
AccidentsA-321 aircraft crash: Eurocontrol bans PASOS waypoint on the Sinai Peninsula, after request by Egypt
Cairo, Egypt - The airlines will have to to avoid the flight passageway in their links, redirecting towards West on Fir Lakto and Rasda
A few days after the airplane crash that has involved an A-321 of the Russian Metrojet last October 31, Egypt through Eurocontrol asks to the airlines to avoid the flight passageway named "PASOS". A waypoint,... more
AirportsFraport and WFS complete strategic partnership for cargo handling at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - Under the agreement signed in July 2015
On November 2, 2015, Fraport and WFS completed the transaction for a strategic partnership in the area of airfreight handling at Frankfurt Airport. Under the agreement signed in July 2015, Fraport has... more
Airports"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw is ready for Winter
Warsaw, Poland - It has at its disposal six machines designed for surface de-icing
Warsaw Chopin Airport is ready to start The Winter Campaign. Technical services of Warsaw airport have the most modern winter maintenance machinery and are able to provide continuity of aircraft movements... more
IndustryTextron Aviation boosts European service network with dedicated Citation CJ-3 aircraft
Wichita, Usa - To support customers in region
Textron Aviation today announced it has added a dedicated aircraft to support customers throughout Europe, further strengthening its service network there. Based at the company’s Düsseldorf Service Ce... more