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ReportA woman expelled from American Airlines airplane: video becomes viral -VIDEO
Phoenix, Usa - She threatens legal actions, after to have refused a reimbursement of USD 250
It was on web two days ago, and it has become viral the video that shows as a passenger of the American Airlines was banished in a bad way by a flight assistant, who made to disembark her before take-off. It... more
SecurityFAA announces aviation Safety Rating for the Republic of Nicaragua
Washington, USA - The Country complies with ICAO safety standards
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that the Republic of Nicaragua complies with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards a... more
HelicoptersFirst Finmeccanica -Selex ES anti-collision laser system operational on Italian Army NH-90 TTH helicopter
Rome, Italy - The system significantly enhances flight safety during low level flight
The first qualified LOAM (Laser Obstacle Avoidance and Monitoring) system, developed and manufactured by Finmeccanica - Selex ES, is now on board an Italian Army NH90 TTH. The helicopter has just been... more
IndustryIndra presents the unmanned version of its P-2006T MRI airplane for maritime reconnaissance
Rome, Italy - The aircraft has been tested by "Frontex"
Indra presented the unmanned version of its P-2006T MRI maritime reconnaissance and intelligence aircraft at the London conference series on maritime reconnaissance. The company adapted the aircraft... more
IndustryCorrection notice/errata issued by Embraer: the company’s backlog totaled USD 22.8 billion
São José dos Campos, Brazil - All other information mentioned is correct and remains valid
Embraer clarifies that, for an involuntary error, unlike stated in the news release issued yesterday ("Embraer delivers 21 commercial aircraft and 30 executive in the 3rd quarter 2015"), on September 30... more
SecurityAircraft and safety. UK Airprox Board publishes latest reports in September -Specials AVIONEWS
London, UK - 20 events in five different kind of risks
The UK Airprox Board (UKAB) has published its most recent assessments of airprox incidents involving civil and military aircraft. According to the Assessment Summary Sheet for UKAB Meeting on 16th Sep... more
AirlinesAirplanes. American Airlines Group report September traffic
Fort Worth, Usa - Total passenger load factor was 82.7 percent
American Airlines Group reported September 2015 and year-to-date traffic results. The Group's total revenue passenger miles (RPMs) were 18.1 billion, up 7.2 percent versus September 2014. Total capacity... more
IndustrySaab extends support agreement for SK-60 aircraft of the Swedish Armed Forces
Linkoping, Sweden - The contract (worth SEK 400 million) will be in place for three years starting on 1 July 2017
Defence and security company Saab has today extended its support and maintenance agreement with FMV for the SK-60 trainer aircraft of the Swedish Armed Forces. The contract will be in place for three years... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. SkyTeam launches a playlist: 15 songs for its 15th anniversary
Amsterdam, Holland - It has teamed up with music streaming service, Spotify
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has teamed up with music streaming service, Spotify, to launch an exclusive 15th anniversary SkyTeam playlist. Available to stream on any compatible device, the playlist... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers 21 commercial and 30 executive aircraft in 3Q15
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The firm order backlog totaled USD 22.1 billion
During the third quarter of 2015 (3Q15), Embraer delivered 21 jets to the commercial aviation market and 30 to the business aviation market, for a total of 51 aircraft. The number is 50% higher than in... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Aci Europe: airports meet Bulc to discuss the EU aviation package
Brussels, Belgium - Focus on consumers, not airlines or airports; availability of water at airports
As the finishing touches are being put to the EU’s landmark Aviation Package, Augustin de Romanet, President of ACI EUROPE and President & CEO of Aéroports de Paris, met earlier today with Violeta Bulc, th... more
AirlinesFirst of Singapore Airlines' A-350/900 aircraft to serve Amsterdam
Singapore, Singapore - SIA to re-start non-stop Singapore-US flights with new A-350 variant
Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced that Amsterdam will be the inaugural destination for its new-generation A-350 fleet, with services expected to begin by April 2016. The carrier has 63 A-350/900 airplanes... more
IndustryATR passenger-cargo "Combi" airplane model receives EASA certification
Toulouse, France - The delivery of the first unit is scheduled before the end of the year to Airlines PNG of Papua New Guinea
The turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR has obtained European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for its passenger-cargo “Combi” version of the ATR-72/600. The new cabin configuration of the air... more
Military aviationAirplanes and photo. Wings for first Spanish Air Force A-400M arrive in Seville
Seville, Spain - By ship from the UK and then by Beluga airplane
The wings for the first A-400M new generation airlifter for the Spanish Air Force have arrived at the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in San Pablo, Seville. These first large elements of the aircraft, known... more
Civil aviationIATA to launch Aviation Leadership Development Program
Montreal, Canada - In partnership with Harvard Business Publishing
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the Aviation Leadership Development Program in partnership with Harvard Business Publishing (HBP). This is the first IATA educational... more
Aerospace"International Astronautic Congress", ongoing this week in Jerusalem -2 VIDEO-
Jerusalem, Israel - With participants of the space sector, companies, agencies and universities
More than 2000 attendees of the internatioanl space sector, about 100 companies represented specialized in the aerospace industry, together with agencies and universities participate at the 66th "International... more
Fair and showsEmbraer projects a market demand for over 1,500 new airplanes for Europe and the CIS
Berlin, Germany - In the 70 to 130 seat segment (valued at some USD 72 billion at list prices) over the next 20 years
Embraer released today, at the "European Regions Airline Association" (ERA) Annual General Assembly, held in Berlin, Germany, its Market Outlook for Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).... more
IndustryFlybe and ATR sign GMA for five aircraft
Toulouse, France - An exclusive 6 year Global Maintenance Agreement with the industry
Europe’s regional airline, operating domestic and regional routes for Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), signed an exclusive 6-year Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) with ATR for five -72/600 aircraft. Flybe’s fir... more
IndustryAirbus completes painting of Singapore Airlines’ first A-350XWB airplane
Toulouse, France - The aircraft is now set to move to the next stages
The first A-350/900 airplane for Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been revealed in the airline’s livery following completion of painting in Toulouse. The aircraft is now set to move to the next stages of p... more
Civil aviationFAA administrator Michael Huerta to speak at "NBAA2015" in November
Washington, Usa - He was confirmed in his role in January 2013
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced yesterday that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta will serve as a featured speaker at NBAA’s Business Aviation C... more
AirlinesEstonian Air takes delivery of two CRJ-700 airplanes
Berlin, Germany - The units delivered in a week
In a transaction arranged by Skyworld Aviation it announced the delivery of two CRJ-700 aircraft to Estonian Air. Serial number 10085 (ES-ACF) was delivered on 2nd October and serial number 10083 (ES-ACE)... more
AirportsSac-Soaco: Summer 2016 schedule from Catania and Comiso airports
Catania, Italy - Three new routes to Duesseldorf-Weeze, Milan-Malpensa and Pisa
Sac (Catania airport management company) and Soaco (Comiso) launched yesterday the Summer 2016 schedule by Ryanair from Catania and Comiso. A new route from Catania to Pisa and two new links from Comiso... more
Civil aviationFlybe joins ERA, the voice of European regional aviation
Berlin, Germany - Bringing the number of carriers in its membership to 54
The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) welcomes Flybe into membership. Based in Exeter in the UK, it is the independent regional airline in Europe, and the fourth one to join ERA this year, bringing... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines aircraft: B-787 Dreamliner flights will be the first non-stop trans-Pacific service to Xi'an
Chicago, Usa - Three times per week from San Francisco between May 8 and Oct. 27, 2016
United Airlines, the carrier with the most US-China service, has made seats available for sale to its newest China destination, Xi'an. The non-stop service will be the first trans-Pacific flights to... more
HelicoptersThe birth of a new fair for civil helicopters: "Rotorcraft Asia"; beginning in 2017 in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - "A strategic global platform that enables key stakeholders and major players to tap into opportunities in the dynamic market of the area"
“The Asia Pacific region experiencing significant growth in the use of helicopters in civil aviation. It is an opportune time to launch a strategic global platform that enables key stakeholders and major p... more
Press releaseEC invests in funding for research and innovation over next two years
Brussels, Belgium - For €16 billion, under "Horizon 2020", the EU's scheme
The European Commission (EC) will invest almost €16 billion in research and innovation in the next two years under "Horizon 2020", the EU's research and innovation funding scheme, following a new Work P... more
ConferencesAirplanes and events. AVSEC World and press briefing with Tony Tyler, IATA DG and CEO
Dublin, Ireland - The conference will take place on 26-28 October in Dublin
The 24th AVSEC (Aviation Security) World Conference will take place on 26-28 October at the Convention Centre, Dublin, Ireland. A press Q&A with Tony Tyler, IATA’s Director General and CEO, and Angela G... more
IndustryAirbus launches new Ultra-Long Range version of the A-350/900 airplane
Toulouse, France - It enables Singapore Airlines to resume non-stop flights to the US
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has selected Airbus’ newly launched Ultra-Long Range version of the A-350/900 airplane for non-stop flights to the US. Under an amendment to the carrier’s existing order for 63... more
Press releaseAirplanes and carriers. Alitalia aims to a profitable 2017 and speeds up its turnaround
Rome, Italy - New destinations to Latin America; strong investments and a dedicated customers services team at Fiumicino airport
Alitalia today unveiled a series of customer service enhancements that will improve the travel experience for air passengers. The national airline of Italy also confirmed that its three years business... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: filing of documentation of the BoD's meeting
Rome, Italy - Relating to the approval of the merger operations in the Group
According to current legislation, Finmeccanica advises that the minutes of the Board of Directors’ meeting held on 24 September 2015 relating to the approval of the merger operations in Finmeccanica S... more
AirportsAmsterdam-Schiphol voted "Best European airport"
Amster4dam, Holland - By British business travellers for 26th time
Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport has been chosen as the winner of the "Business Traveller Award" by British business travellers. This marks the 26th time that Schiphol has come out on top in the category "Best... more
AirlinesBoeing airplanes. United Airlines offers the most international flights from NYC and DC in May
Chicago, Usa - From NY to Athens, from Washington to Barcelona and to Lisbon
United Airlines, the airline offering the most non-stop flights from New York/Newark and the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, is adding daily trans-Atlantic summer-season service between: - New York/Newark... more
AirportsOslo Airport: air traffic continues to increase
Oslo, Norway - Overall figures for Avinor's 46 airports show that air travel in the country is still increasing
Despite significant local variations and declines at several major airports, overall figures for Avinor's 46 airports show that air travel in the country is still increasing. At Oslo Airport air travel... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and environment. Low emission ground services: "Green Gate" at Frankfurt Airport opened
Frankfurt, Germany - Up to 20 different vehicles are used to service an aircraft
The E-PORT AN initiative partners; Fraport AG, Lufthansa Group, the State of Hesse and the Rhine-Main model electro-mobility region, opened the first "Green Gate" at Frankfurt Airport today. At Lufthansa... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Air India standardizes the crew training
Bombay, India - Best performance on-time for its aircraft; formation series concluded within the end of 2016
A project in the context of the modernization plan that it wants to put in place Air India and it aims at improving on-time performance of its links. Soon the airline of Mumbai and Delhi, for first... more
ConferencesAirplanes and events. Europe’s aviation experts head to Berlin for ERA’s General Assembly 2015
Berlin, Germany - More than 400 CEOs expected at a three day meeting (13-15 October)
More than 400 CEOs and senior executives representing the entire spectrum of the European aviation community are attending the European Regions Airline Association’s (ERA’s) 2015 General Assembly (GA) in... more
Finance and economyItalian MEF: the privatization process of Poste Italiane (interests in Alitalia) started today
Rome, Italy - Through an offering that comprises a public offering just under 40% of the company's share capital
The privatization process of Poste Italiane SpA (“Poste Italiane” or the “Company”) that started on October 12, 2015, will be carried out through an offering that comprises a public offering to retail... more
Fair and showsLombardia Aerospace Cluster will be at "ASD Days Paris" (October 14-15)
Varese, Italy - The event predicts B2B meeting on three main topics
Lombardia Aerospace Cluster will be present at the next edition of the "ASD Days Paris" planned for October 14-15, 2015 at the Orly airport. The exhibition predicts B2B meeting on three main themes:... more
Civil aviationJAA Training Organisation and Indonesia Aviation School establish partnership
Hoofddorp, Holland - Signed a MoU
The President Director of Indonesia Aviation School (IAS), Zulkoflie Abbas, and the Director of the JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO), Joost Jonker, formalized their partnership by signing a Memorandum... more
IndustryBoeing: Oman Air's first B-787 airplane delivered
Washington, Usa - Dreamliner presence in Middle East continues to grow
Boeing and Oman Air celebrated the delivery of the airline's first B-787 Dreamliner. The airline ordered six 787/8 airplanes in November 2011 as part of its expansion plans. Since entering service in... more
Military aviationJ-31 airplane, the Chinese fighter, ready for export?
Beijing, China - The very latest news unveiled it
AVIC, Aviation Industry Corp. of China, the Chinese State company operative in the air sector production, space and defence, would be ready to export J-31, the fifth generation combat jet. Sources close... more
HelicoptersIndia’s Global Vectra first worldwide customer to take up HCare Smart PBH contract for its H-130 helicopter
New Delhi, India - The service has been developed with careful consideration of the support required by operators of light aircraft
Global Vectra Helicorp Ltd. (GVHL) has signed a PBH contract for its H1-30 light helicopter, benefiting from Airbus Helicopters’ redefined customer service offer called HCare which was introduced early t... more
Finance and economyItalian MEF: the privatization process of Poste Italiane started today
Rome, Italy - Through an offering that comprises a public offering just under 40% of the company's share capital
The privatization process of Poste Italiane SpA (“Poste Italiane” or the “Company”) that started on October 12, 2015, will be carried out through an offering that comprises a public offering to retail... more
IndustryFrontier Airlines takes delivery of its first A-321 airplane
Toulouse, France - US airline boosts all-Airbus fleet with largest A-320 Family member
Frontier Airlines, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA has taken delivery of the first A-321 airplane to join its fleet. In the last year, the airline has placed firm orders for 19 A-321s, reflecting... more
AirportsNon-stop from Hamburg Airport to Bucharest
Hamburg, Germany - Blue Air launches new service to the Romanian capital
Hamburg Airport's route network just keeps on growing. The Romanian airline Blue Air is launching a new service between Hamburg and Bucharest on 29 March, 2016. There will then be two flights per week,... more
SecurityAirplanes and helicopters. EASA: Annual Safety Review 2014 -Specials-
Cologne, Germany - 16 fatal accidents occurred last year involving commercial air transport aircraft
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has released its Annual Safety Review 2014. Worldwide Aviation Safety 16 fatal accidents occurred in 2014 involving Commercial Air Transport airplanes.... more
DefenseNATO Defence Ministers take further steps to enhance collective defence
Brussels, Belgium - The declarations by its Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg
NATO Defence Ministers took further steps on Thursday (8 October 2015) to make the Alliance’s collective defence stronger. “This sends a clear message to all NATO citizens: NATO will defend you. NATO is... more
AirportsItaly. Catania airport: beginning for expansion works of the departure area
Catania, Italy - With the aim to make more efficient safety-security controls and to extend the airport capacity
Major space in the departures area to make the safety-security controls more efficient and to grow the airport capacity, as a consequence. It is the aim of the works at Catania airport started in these... more
Science and technologyAircraft and transport. Four different personas of types of travellers
Rome, Italy - According to a SITA survey they are: careful planner; independent and hyper-connected; pampered, open-minded adventurer
Research published today by IT provider SITA shows that UK airline passengers are among the highest users of technology to manage their travel experience. When it comes to booking their flight, 94% of... more
AirlinesUnited reports September 2015 operational performance
Chicago, Usa - Consolidated load factor was flat compared to the same month of 2014
United Airlines (UAL) yesterday reported September 2015 operational results. UAL's September 2015 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 1.4 percent and consolidated capacity (available... more