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HelicoptersThe Argentine Coast Guard receives its first H-225 helicopter
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The new rotorcraft will be used for rescue operations on the high seas
At a ceremony presided by the Prefecto Nacional Naval Luis Alberto Heiler, Airbus Helicopters officially handed over an H-225 helicopter to the Argentine Coast Guard. This new aircraft, which will be... more
Fair and showsItalian Army places further orders for Selex ES Guardian counter-IED systems
London, UK - New orders will see the number of them procured rise to nearly 500 by the end of 2016
Finmeccanica-Selex ES has received further orders from the Italian Army to provide a wide range of their vehicles with Electronic Counter Measure (ECM) equipment to protect against the continued threat... more
SecurityAirplanes and safety. FAA: cities hosting the Papal visit are no-drone zones
Washington, USA - From September 22 through September 27, 2015
As the Papal visit approaches, the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reminding residents of and visitors to Washington, DC, New York, and Philadelphia that these c... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: over 40% of international traffic touched Asia-Pacific in 2014
Montreal, Canada - 59th edition of IATA World Air Transport Statistics Released
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced industry performance statistics for 2014 showing the growing demand for air transport. Asia-Pacific has clearly established itself as the industry’s l... more
Fair and showsEmbraer projects demand for 1,020 new deliveries in China
Beijing, China - In 70 to 130-seat segment
During the "China 2015 Aviation Expo" (September 16-19) taking place at the National Convention Center, Embraer Commercial Aviation released its 2015-2034 Market Outlook for the Chinese market, which presents... more
IndustryBinter takes delivery of its first ATR-72/600 airplane
Toulouse, France - The Canary Islands airline will progressively upgrade its fleet with the arrival of 12 new units
The Spanish carrier Binter, based in the Canary Islands, took delivery today in Toulouse of the very first of its 12 ATR-72/600 airplanes ordered through two different contracts signed in 2014 and earlier... more
IndustryBoeing begins final assembly of first 737 MAX airplane
Washington, USA - On schedule
Boeing employees in Renton, Wash., have started final assembly on schedule of the first B-737 MAX 8 airplane, the first member of its new and efficient single-aisle family. After the first fuselage... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space to sign C/D phase of NEOSAT with European Space Agency
Rome, Italy - Europe’s New Generation of Telecommunications Platforms in the starting blocks
The preliminary design phase of the NEOSAT development program, initiated with support of ESA and CNES the French Space Agency through PIA (French Investment in the Future Plan) being now completed, Thales... more
IndustryCALC delivers fourth A-320 aircraft to Air India
Hong Kong, China - Marking the 55th airplane of lessor’s fleet
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC), the largest independent operating aircraft lessor in China, completed the delivery of the fourth A-320 aircraft to Air India at the facilities of Airbus... more
IndustryAircraft. Airbus officially opens US Manufacturing Facility
Mobile, Usa - Company, industry and community leaders mark start of A-320 Family aircraft production in Mobile, Alabama
In a much-anticipated ceremony last Monday in Mobile, Alabama, Airbus inaugurated operations at its first ever US Manufacturing Facility. The plant –which assembles the industry-leading family of A-319s, A... more
IndustryFinmeccanica awarded a contract to extend successful NATO cyber security capability
Rome, Italy - Worth 19M Euro
Finmeccanica, through its subsidiary Selex ES, has been awarded a contract worth 19M Euro to extend NCIRC FOC to a number of additional NATO sites over the next two years. NCIRC is the NATO service which... more
SecurityAircraft and safety. Air India's fleet is now ongoing a whole review operation
New Delhi, India - DGCA assesses maintenance records
Following an incident of a tail-pipe fire that affected last Tuesday the right engine of an A-319 airplane belonging to the fleet of Air India (incident that came close to another one occurred on a flight... more
Fair and showsSelex Es launches at "DSEI 2015" Falcon Shield Counter-UAV system aircraft
London, UK - The event takes place from September 15 to 18 in London
At "DSEi 2015" (September 15-18 in London), Finmeccanica–Selex ES unveiled its Counter-Unmanned Air Vehicle (C-UAV) system, named Falcon Shield. It provides users with a multi-spectral threat sensing c... more
IndustryFirst test flight of the L-39NG trainer aircraft
Prague, Czech Republic - The airplane will serve to validate the installation of the new engine and avionics in this project
On September 14th, 2015, the factory crew of AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE, composed of Miroslav Schützner and Vladimír Kvarda, successfully completed the first test flight of the L-39NG trainer demonstrator, f... more
IndustryPiaggio Aerospace: stakeholder change
Villanova d'Albenga, Italy - The declarations by Carlo Logli, CEO of the industry
Piaggio Aerospace confirms that Mubadala Development Company has purchased its minority share capital formerly held by Piero Ferrari (1.95%) and it is now its 100% shareholder. Carlo Logli, CEO of Piaggio... more
Tilt-rotorsThe AW-609 tilt-rotor (airplane+helicopter) sets speed record on 1000 km journey: 2 hours 18 minutes from UK to Italy
Rome, Italy - It is set to achieve FAA civil certification in 2017
The Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland AW-609 TiltRotor (airplane+helicopter) set a speed record on a 1000 km ‘point-to-point’ journey. The aircraft, with its unique combination of the turboprop airplane’s speed... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Selex Es receives advanced targeting lasers order for F-35 aircraft
London, UK - The industry will see 165 further lasers delivered to LM for the Lightning II’s EOTS programme
Finmeccanica–Selex ES has been awarded a contract by prime-contractor Lockheed Martin (LM) to supply 165 advanced targeting lasers for the F-35 Lightning II’s Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS). The... more
IndustryAirbus DS: UK accepts seventh A-400M airplane -VIDEO-
Seville, Spain - RAF now has four models in day-to-day service and three undergoing installation and testing
Airbus Defence and Space today welcomed the decision of the UK Ministry of Defence to declare that the key contractual milestone known as In-Service Delivery (ISD) has been met following the handing-over... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. Alitalia and Air Serbia strengthen code-share agreement
Rome, Italy - Already active on direct flights operated by both among Belgrade, Rome and Milan, is extended to additional links
From today Alitalia and Air Serbia strengthen their code-share agreement with the aim of offering its customers an even broader number of destinations served from Italy and Serbia. The code-share agreement... more
AirportsOslo Airport: over 2,6 million passengers passed through security from 15 June to 31 August
Oslo, Norway - An average of 35,000 per day
In the period 15 June to 31 August, 2,660,000 passengers passed through security, an average of 35,000 passengers per day. The busiest day was Sunday, 21 June when 44,865 passed through it. Knut Holen,... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: Express AM8 satellite successfully launched -VIDEO-
Rome, Italy - Its 2,100-kg includes a 641-kg C, Ku and L band payload designed and built by the industry
The Russian communications satellite Express AM8 was successfully launched by a Proton M launcher. This 2,100-kg satellite was built by ISS Reshetnev as prime contractor for RSCC (Russian Satellite Communications... more
IndustrySkyWest orders 18 additional E-175 airplanes to fly as United Express
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Delivery of the first model is expected in 2016; USD 800 million value
Embraer announced yesterday that it has signed a firm order with SkyWest for 18 E-175 jets. The order, which will be included in Embraer’s 2015 third-quarter backlog, has an estimated value of USD 800 m... more
AirportsNew carrier at "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: Air Canada
Warsaw, Poland - The route to Toronto will be operated using a B-767/300ER aircraft three times a week
Air Canada airlines will start a direct service between Warsaw and Toronto in the 2016 summer season, already the fourth new intercontinental route scheduled to be launched from "Chopin Airport" in Warsaw... more
Civil aviationAircraft. ITF urges Chile president to act ahead of air action of today
Santiago, Chile - If the planned action takes place, it will affect also Easter Island and for the first time Antarctica
The ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) has urged the president of Chile to act to stave off the need for industrial action across Chile today. If the planned action takes place, it i... more
Civil aviationJAA TO and Kazaeronavigatsia formalise partnership
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands - Signing a Joint Activity Contract
Azat Bekturov, Director General of Kazaeronavigatsia and Joost Jonker, Director of Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation (JAA TO), formalised their partnership by signing a Joint Activity Contract... more
SecurityAircraft and transport: laser strikes hit record in USA
Washington, USA - FBI is investigating
It's not just a recent problem, but this year laser strikes at the expense of pilots' eyes during take-off and landing phase increased to 139 attacks. Last week-end just in Cleveland area, USA, were reported... more
IndustryAirbus: Wizz Air firms-up order for 110 A-321neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - A-320neo family orders top 4,300 airplanes
Wizz Air, the low-cost carrier serving Eastern and Central Europe, has firmed-up a commitment signed in June at "Le Bourget International Paris airshow" for 110 A-321neo aircraft. The agreement is the... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at "MAKS 2015" -VIDEO
Moscow, Russia - The program of the last days
On Thursday, August 27, guests and participants of the 12th International Aviation and Space Salon "MAKS 2015" (August 25-30) continued their active business communication at the stands and chalets of... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica reconfirmed to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices World and Europe
Rome, Italy - For the sixth year in a row; total score improved compared to last year
Finmeccanica is named to the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) World and Europe 2015, which reward the companies most committed to sustainability, marking the sixth consecutive year. Through... more
Civil aviationJapan, aircraft and transport: minimal impacts after the awakening of Mount Aso -VIDEO
Kumamoto, Japan - Japan meteorological agency monitors the situation
Aso volcano, located in the prefecture of Kumamoto in the South-West of Japan, has awakened this morning causing no damage, according to Japan meteorological agency. The surroundings nearby the volcano... more
AirlinesAir Astana and Bangkok Airways announce code-share agreement
Rome, Italy - Increasing its partner to six
Air Astana (KC), the flag carrier of Kazakhstan recently announced a new code-share agreement with Bangkok Airways the Thailand-based airline, increasing its code-share partners to 6. The partnership... more
Civil defenseCalifornia is burning: airplanes and helicopters against the flames -VIDEO
San Francisco, USA - Decreed a state of emergency
There are a few days that California is burning down because of two huge fires for whose it was decided to declare a state of emergency. Lake County, Napa and Sonoma are on fire, in the North of the city... more
IndustryEurofighter welcomes the agreement between Italy and Kuwait for the supply of 28 Typhoon airplanes
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The Consortium welcomes this State as a new member of the community
The Eurofighter Consortium welcomed the State of Kuwait as a new member of the community. This new international success follows an order from the Sultanate of Oman for 12 aircraft in December 2012... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS publish preview. Eurofighter airplane: maxi-order from Kuwait? Today the signature at Palazzo Chigi...
Rome, Italy - An agreement for 28 fighters for EUR 7,7 billion worth, whom Finmeccanica, prime-contractor, will cash in 37%
A news that, if confirmed the rumours of latest information, could mean a great breath of fresh air for the European Eurofighter Consortium, seen difficulties to sell its Typhoon, swing role and interceptor... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways introduces new baggage policy
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Majority of routes move to piece concept allowance
Etihad Airways will introduce sweeping new baggage policy enhancements in conjunction with the launch of its new Fare Choices tariff structure, effective for tickets issued on or after 14 September 2015,... more
PeopleItalian Defense Secretary General: the decision goes to Renzi
Rome, Italy - Does the Prime Minister pleased his “Dear friend” Moretti?
General Carlo Magrassi, Air Force officer and current military adviser to Palazzo Chigi (seat of Italian Government) would be the favorite to be elected as new Defense Secretary General, figure that manages... more
AerospaceChina builds observatory to study cosmic rays in Sichuan
Beijing, China - With an investment of 157 million dollars
An observatory at high altitude, the second after the monitoring station Yangbajain studying cosmic rays in Tibet. For the new implant China (for accuracy: the Institute of High Energy Physics, IHEP, and... more
DiscussionsSeptember 11, 2001-2015: 14 years ago the attacks by airplanes to the "Twin Towers" in NY
Rome, Italy - The "Dust Lady", one of the symbols of the survivors, dead recently
September 11, 2001: a date that unfortunately remembers the attacks by airplanes, a tragedy impossible to image but concretely realized and that has shocked all the air transport world and not only. The... more
SecurityNTSB issues update on the BA airplane engine fire at Las Vegas -VIDEO communication pilot-tower
Washington, Usa - The initial factual findings
As part of its ongoing investigation into Tuesday’s engine fire that occurred during takeoff of British Airways flight 2276, a Boeing 777 airplane, at McCarran International Airport (LAS), the NTSB (National T... more
Fair and showsBeijing Capital Helicopter is appointed Airbus Helicopters’ service center in China
Tianjin, China - Certified to conduct scheduled maintenance on H-125 and H-135 helicopters
Beijing Capital Helicopter (BCH), a subsidiary of Hainan Airlines Group, has been appointed as Airbus Helicopters’ service center in China. It will carry out maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) work o... more
IndustryAirbus: 50th A-330 airplane for Air China completed maiden flight
Toulouse, France - China’s first A330-300 with higher maximum take-off weight
The 50th A-330 airplane to be operated by Air China, which is also China’s first A-330/300 with the increased 242 tonne Maximum Take-Off-Weight (MTOW) capability, has successfully completed its maiden f... more
CuriositiesSurprisingly the dirtiest place on a plane is not the toilet, but...
Rome, Italy - "Travelmath" sent a microbiologist to test 5 different airports and 4 different flights
If we are asked what in our opinion is the dirtiest place on a plane, it would be easy to reply that it is the toilet. Surprisingly "Travelmath" (website specialized in the calculation of the parameters... more
Civil aviationVueling to hire up to 200 aircraft pilots
Barcelona, Spain - To keep up with expected growth in 2016
Vueling, the Barcelona-based airline, has announced plans to hire as many as 200 co-pilots (first officers) to meet the demands of expected growth in 2016 summer season. Candidate Requisites For... more
IndustryEmbraer Executive Jets’ Legacy 450 airplane gains EASA certification
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Production of this model has already begun and the first delivery is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2015
Embraer Executive Jets’ Legacy 450 yesterday has received type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The aircraft has met or surpassed all design goals, exceeding targets such a... more
CuriositiesFlying with pets is possible... -VIDEO
Madrid, Spain - The Spanish Iberia Group has carried more than 29,000 this year
Since the beginning of 2015, the Iberia Group has transported more that 29,000 pets on its aircraft, a 13% increase from the total in January-August of last year. Pets can be carried both in the passenger... more
IndustryChina Aircraft Leasing Group delivers new A-320 aircraft to Sichuan Airlines
Tianjin, China - The first and second aircraft had been delivered in March and June 2015
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (“CALC” or the “Group”), the largest operating aircraft lessor in China today completed the delivery of a new A-320 aircraft to Sichuan Airlines at the fac... more
Fair and showsMIT Group’s HEMS999 provides China’s first highway accident helicopter rescue services with purchase of seven H-130s
Tianjin, China - With purchase of seven H-130 aircraft
HEMS999, an air ambulance operator under the MIT Group, signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters yesterday, for an order of seven H-130 light helicopters. Scheduled for delivery starting towards the... more
Military aviationGripen NG aircraft: contract for 36 units to Brazil enters the next steps -two VIDEOS
Stockholm, Sweden - The agreement of associated cooperation also provides transfer technology. Deliveries between 2019 and 2024
When Brazil and Saab signed Gripen NG's contract in October 2014, it was announced that the agreement would have entered into force once certain conditions were met. Today the Swedish industry has announced... more
HelicoptersSino-US signs contract for three more AW-119Kx helicopters
Tianjin, China - A total of 30 aircraft ordered by Sino-US since late 2013
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced that Sino-US Intercontinental signed a contract for three AW-119Kx single engine helicopters, further expanding the presence of AW helicopters in the Chinese civil... more
Fair and showsYunnan Provincial Police orders one AW-139 helicopter
Tianjin, China - Expected to enter service in 2016
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced that Yunnan Provincial Police Department has placed an order for one AW-139 intermediate helicopter. The aircraft will be used for law enforcement, border patrol,... more