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Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger traffic in Venezuela falls 8.5% while rest of region grows
Miami, Usa - Adverse operating environment for airlines erodes air connectivity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that passenger traffic in Venezuela fell 8.5% in 2014 compared to a year earlier, in sharp contrast to other key economies in the region which... more
ConferencesAlitalia: Aubrey Tiedt, CCO, showcases importance of hospitality and service
Rome, Italy - At the "Future Travel Experience" conference in the United States
Alitalia Chief Customer Officer (CCO), Aubrey Tiedt, has given travel industry professionals at the "Future Travel Experience" conference in the United States an insight into how the Italian carrier intends... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines applies to US DOT for Authority to operate 787 service to Xi'an, China
Chicago, Usa - Proposed route from San Francisco hub would be the first trans-Pacific service
United Airlines today applied to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to begin seasonal non-stop service between the airline's San Francisco hub and Xi'an, China. If approved, this will... more
AirportsBudapest Airport doubles frequency to Rotterdam with Transavia
Budapest, Hungary - From next summer
On the back of being Highly Commended in the 4-20 million passengers category at the "World Routes Marketing Awards" in Durban last night, Budapest Airport today confirms further enhancements with airline... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters delivers 15th NH-90 NFH to the French Navy
Marignane, France - 1st aircraft to be delivered in final radar configuration (FRC) standard
Airbus Helicopters, the French Defense procurement agency (DGA–Direction générale de l’armement) and the French Navy today marked the handover of the 15th NH-90 NFH multimission naval helicopter, the f... more
SecurityFAA: Papal visit cities are "NO drone zones"
Washington, USA - The Authorities reminds it in Washington, NY and Philadelphia
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reminding anyone who will be in Washington, DC, New York, and Philadelphia during the Papal visit that these cities and the surrounding communities are "No... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways announces A-380 aircraft and private jet collaboration
Abu Dhabi, UAE - New partnership with Chapman Freeborn
Etihad Airways has unveiled a new partnership with global aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn, to complement its exclusive The Residence and First Apartment cabins, both available on the airline’s A... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport’s new Interactive Airport Desk provides better orientation for passengers
Frankfurt, Germany - Fraport pursues digitization strategy. Initially, the touchscreen can be operated in German, English and Chinese, with four more languages to follow
Starting this week at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), a newly installed large touchscreen called the Interactive Airport Desk (I-AID) expands the information options for passengers. With I-AID, passengers may... more
AccidentsAS-350/B3 Ecureuil helicopter crashes in China: two victims
Nanning, China - The aircraft, entirely destroyed, belonged to a private operator for civil use
A private helicopter crashed yesterday in the South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, killing two occupants on board. The rescue operations have been begun around at 11am, when the Help arrived... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo and German Red Cross fly 15,000 camp beds to Germany by a B-747/8 airplane
Frankfurt, Germany - Rapid assistance from the air for refugees
The German Red Cross and Lufthansa Cargo have flown more than 15,000 camp beds in recent days from North America to Germany. On Tuesday morning Lufthansa flight LH419 from Washington landed on time at... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA to deliver specialized aviation security training in Sherbrooke (Quebec)
Montreal, Canada - An agreement has been signed with Centre en sûreté Alerte
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an agreement has been signed with Centre en sûreté Alerte to provide a three-year schedule of aviation security training at its newly established A... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Rome: Chief executives of Etihad Airways partner airlines gather for leadership summit
Rome, Italy - To identify and progress collaborative initiatives
The Chief Executive Officers of six airlines in the Etihad Airways Partners group met in Rome yesterday to identify and progress collaborative initiatives designed to cut the carriers’ costs, increase t... more
AirlinesChina Eastern Airlines receives its 50th A-330 airplane
Toulouse, France - To support its impressive growth
China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of its 50th A-330 aircraft at a ceremony celebrated on Friday 18th in Toulouse, France. Powered by Rolls Royce Trent 700 engines, the A-330/200 features a comfortable... more
AirlinesSAS receives new A-330/300 airplane with longer range
Toulouse, France - First airline in Europe to receive this model in 242-tonne version
Scandinavian Airlines is the first European airline to receive the new A-330/300 242-tonne Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) variant. The aircraft was delivered to SAS during a ceremony held at Airbus in... more
SecurityAirplanes. FAA funds runway incursion mitigation projects to eight airports
Washington, Usa - Waco, Midway, Philadelphia, Cleveland among them
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has provided USD 11 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds to eight airports that have risk factors for runway incursions. In June, the FAA unveiled... more
Fair and shows"European Space Expo" in Milan on the occasion of the "World Expo 2015" -VIDEO and SPECIALS
Milan, Italy - Over 850,000 European citizens have now visited the "ESE"
The "European Space Expo" visits Milan, Italy, on the occasion of the "World EXPO 2015", from 18 September to 4 October. Over 850,000 European citizens have now visited the "European Space Expo" (ESE),... more
IndustryPJC: Nice is most popular destination for Gulf private jet travellers, followed by London and Paris
Dubai, UAE - Region’s fleet of business jets could grow from current 395 to 745 by 2023
Private Jet Charter (PJC), one of the world's largest independent private jet charter brokers, has revealed that Nice was the most popular destination for Gulf private jets (PJ) users in the first half... more
CuriositiesAir space, helicopters, UAV aircraft and heavily guarded: Israel "Bow" to the elite event of the year
Haifa, Israel - Among indignation of pilots, only the means chartered by the famous couple will fly on a sky part
The civil aviation authorities in Israel will secure the air space for that one retained also by them the "Wedding of the year". A decision justified, according to the local press that reports that... more
AirportsLondon City Airport: more than half of people taking a flight now check-in on-line
Milan, Italy - According to a research conducted at the airport
Research conducted at the airport –the only airport actually in London– found that in June, 53% of passengers had checked in on-line and printed their boarding pass at home or downloaded it to their mob... more
SecurityAirplanes. FAA proposes $735,000 in civil penalties against the City of Cleveland
Washington, USA - For failing to meet Authority's requirements for maintaining a safe airport during winter weather
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed civil penalties totaling $735,000 against the City of Cleveland for failing to meet FAA requirements for maintaining a... more
PeopleA-330 airplane in the new livery. Alitalia accompanies Pope Francis in the journey to Cuba and the USA -VIDEO-
Rome, Italy - The Chairman (and CEO), Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, greeted the Holy Father before his departure
The Alitalia A-330 airplane hosted Pope Francis for his Apostolic Journey to Cuba and the United States took off last Saturday at 10:15 am from Rome-Fiumicino airport and landed at 4:00 pm, local time,... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecast. Bad weather in Italy: alert for storms on the South of the Peninsula
Rome, Italy - An orange criticality on Puglia region
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued an additional bulletin for adverse conditions. It integrates and extends that one already diffused for thunderstomrs... more
Press releaseThe Board of Directors of Alitalia approved the 2015 first half financial results.
Rome, Italy - The results are in line with the industrial plan.
Return to profitability confirmed in 2017. The Board of Directors of Alitalia, chaired by Luca Cordero di Montezemolo met today and approved the 2015 first half financial results. The Board of... more
Press releaseJoint Statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States
Rome, Italy - They welcome the current round of the UN political dialogue
The Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States welcome the current round of the UN political dialogue in Skhirat, Morocco and reiterate their full support for... more
Fair and showsAircraft. Airbus Defence and Space showcased portfolio at "DSEI 2015" in London
London, UK - The virtual air show presents a virtual line-up of its platforms from TANAN UAV to Zephyr, C-295 MPA, A-400M, A-330 MRTT Voyager and A-380
Airbus Defence and Space showcased its cutting-edge products, technologies and services using virtual reality in a first at a major show at "DSEI" at the EXCEL centre in London from 15-18 September. In... more
IndustryFinmeccanica on the closing of the transfer of 40% of Ansaldto STS SpA
Rome, Italy - The conditions precedent of the agreement, although in positive and advanced stage of completion, have not been entirely satisfied in due time as at today
Finmeccanica informs that, with respect to the closing of the transfer of about 40% of Ansaldo STS SpA, the conditions precedent of the agreement, although in positive and advanced stage of completion,... more
UAS-DronesUAV aircraft. Avio Aero joins the PUCA
Rivalta di Torino, Italy - It is the Platform for Unmanned Cargo Aircraft
Avio Aero has become an official member of PUCA (Platform for Unmanned Cargo Aircraft), a European working group set up in 2011 with the aim of facilitating the definition of requirements for, and the... more
Fair and showsRecord ministerial support for "DSEI"
London, UK - It a biennial event in London took place from 15-18 September
"DSEI" has attracted an unprecedented level of UK Government support involving the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills; Foreign & Commonwealth Office: Home Office and the Ministry of Defence (MOD).... more
AirlinesLufthansa: new Business Class on all long-haul aircraft
Frankfurt, Germany - The airline has now completed the most extensive cabin renewal programme in its history
Lufthansa has now successfully completed the most extensive cabin renewal programme in the company’s history. As of now, only aircraft with new cabin interiors are in scheduled service. Thus, all 106 L... more
Fair and showsSaab at "DSEi 2015" exhibited its full range of capabilities
London, UK - Its products on display at the event
Defence and security company Saab participated in London’s "Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition from 15-18 September 2015. At the event the industry exhibits its full range o... more
AirportsFour new Wizzair routes from Warsaw: a sixth A-320 plane will be based at "Chopin Airport"
Warsaw, Poland - From 13 May 2016
Wizzair airline will expand its base at "Chopin Airport" with an additional, sixth plane and launch four new routes in May. The carrier also plans to increase bidding on eight routes already offered from... more
PeopleIt was yesterday: 108 years ago the first victim of a powered airplane crash
Washington , USA - It was aviation pioneer Thomas Etholen Selfridge to die; Orville Wright at the controls, who was wounded
Yesterday, September 17th , fell the 108th death’s anniversary of Thomas Etholen Selfridge died in 1908. US Army’ Lieutenant, he was the first person to die in a crash of a powered airplane. The aircraft was... more
HelicoptersGuangzhou Police acquires one H-145 helicopter
Guangzhou, China - This will be China’s first model, to be delivered at the end of 2016
Guangzhou Police and Airbus Helicopters signed an agreement today for an order of one H-145 light helicopter for law enforcement duties, to be delivered at the end of 2016. Its H-145 will be equipped... more
Press releaseAirplanes. CJ EU: passenger compensated also if the flight is cancelled for unforeseen technical problems
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - But, hidden manufacturing defects affecting the safety of flights, or acts of sabotage or terrorism, may exempt carriers from obligation
"In case of cancellation of a flight, air carriers are required, under EU law, to provide adequate care for the passengers concerned and to pay compensation (between € 250 and € 600, depending on the... more
Press releaseAlitalia confirms Silvano Cassano (CEO) resignation with immediate effect; power to the Chairman
Rome, Italy - He leaves for personal reasons
"Alitalia confirms that Silvano Cassano is to step down as Chief Executive Officer, with immediate effect. Cassano, who is leaving for personal reasons, formally tendered his resignation to the Board of... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space to supply thermomechanical systems for Orion ESM
Turin, Italy - The contract, signed today by the industry, is worth approximately 90 million euros
Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space, prime contractor for US space capsule Orion service module, to develop and produce the thermomechanical systems for the European... more
IndustryFinnair’s first A-350XWB airplane makes its maiden flight
Toulouse, France - The aircraft is scheduled for delivery in the coming weeks
The first A-350 XWB for Finnair has completed its first flight in Toulouse. The aircraft will now enter the final production phase including further ground checks and flight tests. The aircraft is scheduled... more
Fair and showsSelex ES exports latest thermal imaging technology to Middle Eastern user
London, UK - New marinised version of the Horizon HD camera is on exhibition at "DSEi 2015"
Finmeccanica–Selex ES has signed a contract to supply a number of Horizon HD Infrared (IR) cameras to a customer in the Middle East for long-range surveillance applications. The launch order, which was p... more
Fair and showsUAV aircraft. "China Aviation Expo": that mysterious Pterodactyl Wing Loong II -VIDEO
Beijing, China - Last updated version of the drone with the possibility of UCAV Pterodacty roles
As often happens in terms of Chinese production for the defense, AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) does not deviate from this philosophy, and is leaving a mystery that to the "China Aviation... more
Finance and economyAirplanes. Etihad Airways and partner airlines' fundraising transaction increased to USD 700 million
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Following a surge in demand from international financial institutions
Etihad Airways and its equity partner airlines have increased the funds raised from their unique platform financing transaction to USD 700 million following a surge in demand from international financial... more
HelicoptersMonacair acquires six H-130s to operate scheduled flights between Monaco and Nice Airport
Marignane, France - Deliveries will take place from December 2015 to May 2016; first commercial flight planned for next January
Monacair signed today an order for six H-130 helicopters to set up an improved service of regular scheduled flights linking Monaco Heliport to Nice International Airport. The first commercial flight is... more
IndustryAirbus: TAM Airlines reveals its first A-350XWB airplane
Toulouse, France - First airline from the Americas to operate the aircraft
The first A-350XWB airplane for TAM Airlines rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Toulouse, revealing the aircraft in its signature red, white and blue livery. The aircraft will continue through the... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. EASA: EU Parliament SSI discusses the future of the Agency
Cologne, Germany - The publication of the proposals later this year
The European Parliament’s Sky and Space Intergroup (SSI) hosted on 16 September a high-level event with MEPs, EU Institutions and senior Industry representatives about the upcoming revision of the European A... more
AirlinesAirplanes and airlines. Lufthansa Group to be reorganized to enhance its position in the air transport sector
Frankfurt, Germany - With effect from 1 January 2016. Leaderships' skills changed
As part of its ‘7 to 1: Our Way Forward’ program, the Lufthansa Group is to adopt a new organizational structure with effect from 1 January 2016 to strengthen its position as a main groups of the air tra... more
Fair and showsAircraft. Intergovernmental deal between Russia and China can be signed before the end of the year
Beijing, China - Yuri Slusar at the "China Aviation Expo 2015"
Long-rage aircraft's intergovernmental project between Russia and China that reckons on melting the individual skills of the two countries in the field of components, operating systems and devices for... more
IndustryFlybe welcomes the ATR-72/600 aircraft
Toulouse, France - An airplane, leased from Avation PLC, will operate in the livery of Flybe’s new partner Scandinavian Airlines in Sweden for the first time
Flybe, Europe’s regional airline based in the UK, is for the first time today introducing an ATR-72/600 series aircraft into its fleet. The aircraft has been delivered to Flybe from the leasing firm A... more
SecurityAirplanes. FAA awards $24.5 million in environmental grants to 11 airports
Washington, USA - Through its VALE and ZEV programs
US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx recently awarded $24.5 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants to 11 airports around the country to reduce emissions and improve air quality through... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against G&B Investment Management, Inc.; N3344D Partners, LLC; Two Five Delta, LLC; and Gene Curtis
Washington, Usa - For USD 154,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $154,000 civil penalty against G&B Investment Management (G&B); N3344D Partners, LLC; Two Five Delta, LLC; and Gene C... more
Fair and shows"DSEi 2015". Selex ES introduces its smallest, lightest, software-defined radio
London, UK - An earlier variant of the SWave HH-E, the SWave HH, is currently in-service with the Italian Army
At "DSEi 2015" (September 15-18, 2015 in London), Finmeccanica–Selex ES introduced its new SWave -family Software Defined Radio (SDR), named the Hand Held Evolution (HH-E). Designed to bring commercial s... more
HelicoptersThe Airbus Helicopters Foundation supports the Red Cross’ efforts to provide aid in Dominica, in the Caribbean
Marignane, France - It was recently hit with heavy rainfall and mudslides in the wake of tropical storm "Erika".
The Airbus Helicopters Foundation has provided support to ongoing humanitarian relief operations in the small island nation of Dominica, in the Caribbean, which was recently hit with heavy rainfall and... more