PeopleItalian ENAC: Salvatore Sciacchitano elected ICAO President for the period...
Satisfaction and pride for the prestigious result for Italy and for the Authority
This is the first presidency of an European since the establishment of the International Civil Aviation Organization more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia: extraordinary plan for strikes today
Some national and international flights have been cancelled - ATTACHMENT
Some Italian trade unions have confirmed for today on Monday 25 November a 4-hour air traffic controllers strike from 1 pm to 5 pm, as well as a 4-hour strike in the aviation sector at the same times.... more
ReportChile: looking for C-130 Air Force aircraft with 38 on board
Ships, planes and satellites: joint international research effort
There are 11 aircraft and 4 ships (two commercial and two of the national Navy, plus airplanes from Chile, Uruguay and Argentina) engaged in a joint international effort, in the search for a C-130 Hercules... more
AirlinesAir Italy signs codeshare agreement
Effective today
Short. Air Italy and Oman Air announce that they have entered into a code-share partnership to offer customers enhanced connectivity between the Sultanate of Oman and seven major destinations in Italy,... more
Civil aviationInternational Civil Aviation Day Statement: tomorrow “75 Years of Connecting the World”
Issued by Council President, and the Organization’s Secretary General
Seven December each year is recognized globally as International Civil Aviation Day (ICAD).This year is however particularly special, as the International Civil Aviation Organization is commemorating the... more
AirportsPlanes. National strike in France: forecasts for tomorrow
However, hardships and delays are possible
As part of the wave of strikes in progress, given the traffic forecasts established in collaboration with carriers for tomorrow on Saturday December 7 and based on the provisions of the minimum air navigation... more
PeopleUnited Airlines announces leadership transition
Oscar Munoz will be replaced by J. Scott Kirby
United Airlines announced today that Oscar Munoz, Chief Executive Officer, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of United Airlines Holdings, Inc. in May 2020. As... more
CargoIATA: cargo peak season off to slow start
Annual demand down 3.5% in October
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased by 3.5% in October 2019, compared... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Strike in France (2): 20% of flights cancelled today in some...
Scheduled stop also for tomorrow, on Friday December 6
The strike announcements on the French national territory were presented by the trade unions today, on Thursday December 5, 2019. To limit the interruption of air traffic, DGAC (French Civil Aviation Directorate-General)... more
DefenseNATO Summit: cooperation in space and cybersecurity
Moments of tension and crucial questions
The summit in Watford, just outside London, has just ended for the 70th anniversary of NATO with the leaders of the coalition. In the final document for the first time there are also references to military... more
Defense"The Golden Horde" arrives: the new US weapons with artificial inte...
And the NATO secretary invites to resume the dialogue with Russia
A precision weapon system with artificial intelligence called "Golden Horde" is the new project that American aviation is working on. The goal is to incorporate three technologies: guided precision weapons,... more
Finance and economyAtlantia continues to fall in the stock market
Difficult moment for the company
The stock market continues to fall for Atlantia (-1.04%) again due to fears over motorway concessions. Therefore, Piazza Affari in Italy moves slightly above parity (+ 0.08%).On a page concerning Italian... more
Civil aviationFrance paralyzed by protests: planes grounded, emergency hospitals
Demonstrations and strikes for the Macron pension reform
France is blocked by strikes against the pension reform of President Emmanuel Macron. More than 240 demonstrations are active and have caused ground planes, stationary trains, closed schools, hospitals... more
DefenseBulgaria and Greece will protect Macedonia airspace
8 fighter planes arriving in Sofia by 2021
Bulgaria has announced its intention to participate in the mission to protect the airspace of Northern Macedonia, in rotation with Greece. President Rumen Radev announced this, taking part in the NATO... more
AirlinesAlitalia signs code-share agreement with Azul Brazilian Airlines
To/from São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro airports
Alitalia has signed a code-share agreement with Azul Brazilian Airlines, the largest airline in Brazil by number of cities served. As part of this agreement, customers can conveniently connect to Azul’s d... more
Fair and showsLeonardo and Codaltec announce Mou at "Expodefensa 2019"
To develop the Colombian security and defense market
During "Expodefensa" (Corferias Exhibition Center, Bogota, 2-4 December, see AVIONEWS), Leonardo and CODALTEC (Corporacion de alta tecnologia para la defensa) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)... more
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The industry highlights its security, surveillance and defence capabilities in Latin America
Leonardo exhibits at "Expodefensa 2019" international exhibition (2-4 December, Corferias Exhibition Center, Bogotá, see AVIONEWS), Latin America’s point of reference for technological development and in... more
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The rumour was circulating long lost about that soon a new player would have been integrated in the Alessandro Profumo's team, CEO of Leonardo -ex Finmeccanica. It is Giancarlo Boi, who leaves the role... more
Military aviationUSA: replica of the J-20 aircraft photographed at Savannah Airport
It was used by Marines for exercises
At the airport in Savannah, Georgia, last Wednesday was photographed what looked like the Chinese Chengdu J-20, and yesterday the US Air Force confirmed -as reported by "The Aviationist"- the existence... more
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Toulouse, France - Today, about 100 aircraft are operated by 30 airlines in 18 African countries
