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Civil aviationAirbus Summit (3). Advances key technologies for next-generation single-aisle aircraft
Presentati in occasione dell'evento di due giorni (24 e 25 marzo)
During the 2025 Airbus Summit (March 24-25), the industry provided an update on its roadmap to pioneer the future of commercial aviation in the decades to come. The Company outlined potential technology... more
Civil aviationAirbus Summit 2025 (2): industry accelerates SAF adoption
With "book and claim" system
Airbus is taking a significant step toward scaling the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by testing a new “Book and Claim” approach. This initiative aims to boost both supply and demand for SAF... more
Civil aviationHydrogen aircraft technologies showcased at Airbus Summit 2025
A next-generation single-aisle electric vehicle could be a reality by 2030 onwards
At the Airbus Summit 2025 (24-25 March), the European giant provided an update on its roadmap to pioneer the future of commercial aviation for decades to come, outlining plans for a next-generation single-aisle... more
Civil aviationAirbus Foundation-Solar Impulse Foundation: three year partnership
Aimed at driving global progress on sustainability through fostering innovation
From 1 April, the two foundations will actively seek proposals that can benefit from aerospace capabilities to promote nature-based solutions. The selected projects will receive € 10K in seed funding and have access to technical expertise to help accelerate their impact more
CargoAirplanes: Hong Kong tightens restrictions on transport of lithium-ion devices
The decision was taken after yet another fire on board, probably started by a power bank
Following a recent incident that saw an Airbus A-320 plane forced to make an emergency landing in China due to a fire on board, allegedly started by a lithium-ion battery, Hong Kong's civil aviation regulator... more
IndustryUSAF awards Boeing development of world's first sixth-generation aircraft
Entrusted to the Seattle giant the design, construction and delivery of the F-47
The Department of the Air Force announced the contract award for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Platform, marking a major milestone in the... more
AirportsFire at Heathrow Airport: after chaos and disrupted flights, now it's time for controversy
And the blame game is on full display
The fire that broke out last Friday at the North Hyde electricity substation has unleashed chaos at Heathrow Airport, the UK's main hub and one of Europe's busiest. The power outage has stranded hundreds... more
DefenseKiev claims destruction of four Russian helicopters in Belgorod Oblast
Himars multiple rocket launchers target secret air base. Moscow plays down losses
Ukrainian forces reportedly destroyed four Russian military helicopters in Russia's Belgorod region. The attack, which used Himars multiple rocket launchers, targeted a secret air base used by Russian... more
AirlinesPlane bound for China forced to make unscheduled stopover: Pilot without passport
Crewmember notices oversight in flight: flight delays six hours
This also happens... A Boeing B-787 aircraft of the American United Airlines travelling to the Chinese metropolis of Shanghai, had to make an unexpected landing at the airport of San Francisco due to an... more
AirportsHeathrow Airport fire (4): it resumes flights
Partial reopening tonight with priority given to repatriation and relocation of aircraft
After the temporary closure due to a fire that broke out in the electrical substation with consequent power outage (see AVIONEWS 1, 2 and 3), London-Heathrow airport has announced the partial resumption... more
AirlinesFedEx reinforces its fleet: options for ten new airplanes confirmed
ATR-72/600F model, delivery scheduled between 2027 and 2029
ATR, the reference manufacturer of regional aircraft worldwide, today announced a major contract with FedEx Corp, the world’s express transportation provider, for the acquisition of 10 -72/600F. This o... more
AirlinesMalaysia Aviation Group signs order for up to 60 B-737 MAX aircraft
To renew the fleet of subsidiary Malaysia Airlines with more fuel-efficient airplanes
Boeing and Malaysia Aviation Group today announced an order for 18 single-aisle B-737/8s and 12 single-aisle 737/10s (with an option for 30 more) to refresh Malaysia Airlines’ fleet with more fuel-efficient a... more
AirportsFarnborough Airport signs deal for 12.5m litres of SAF from waste
With a historic agreement for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, it pushes the accelerator of the energy transition
Farnborough Airport, the birthplace of British aviation and Europe’s leading luxury airline hub, announced yesterday that it has signed a landmark deal with Hydrogen Refinery for 12.5 million litres o... more
AirportsHeathrow Airport Fire (3): closure and inconvenience raise a series of questions
Raised by Willie Walsh, DG of IATA. First of all: who pays for damages to passengers?
Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, said in a note that: “Today’s closing of Heathrow will inconvenience a huge number of travelers. We thank those affected for their patience as airlines focus on get... more
AirlinesHeathrow Airport fire (2): cancellations, delays and hardships for thousands of passengers
Return to normality not before a few days. Cancelled flights to and from Italy - VIDEO
A violent fire has interested a substation, an operational section of London-Heathrow airport (see AVIONEWS), triggering a series of disruptions and delays in air connections, with repercussions that go... more
AirportsFire at London-Heathrow Airport: cancelled 1350 air links
Black-out in the entire area. Effects on international transport by airplane
The London-Heathrow Airport announces on its website that "Heathrow closure - Friday 21 Mar 2025Due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, Heathrow is experiencing a significant power... more
AirportsSkyguide to temporarily reduce capacity at Zurich Airport
From 20 March onwards for an estimated period of four weeks
Skyguide, the Swiss air navigation service provider, will reduce arrival capacities at Zurich Airport from 20 March 2025 onwards, for an estimated period of four weeks. This is due to the biggest change... more
DefenseFrance: Macron dusts off nuclear deterrence, and the Luxeuil air base
Orders for Rafale F5 fighter jets with ASN4G hypersonic missiles to increase
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced an ambitious program to modernize the national defense, starting with an increase in orders for Rafale fighter planes and the reactivation of nuclear capacity... more
AirlinesIATA: aviation security leaders call for digital identity
For a rapid adoption of these technologies
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling for the rapid adoption of digital identity technologies to enhance aviation security and operational efficiency.Leading government and industry... more
AirlinesEmirates expands network served by its A-350 aircraft
Short and medium-haul routes in the Middle East/GCC and Europe; in Bologna from June 1st
Emirates has announced seven new destinations to be served by its A-350s, following the entry into service of new aircraft featuring the Premium Economy cabin. With this latest phase of fleet deployment,... more
AirlinesJAL renews its fleet: new aircraft for an efficient and sustainable one
Order for 17 B-737 Max announced; newness also for low-cost subsidiary Zipair
Japan Airlines (JAL) today announced a significant expansion of its fleet, disclosing an order for 17 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, in addition to the 21 already acquired in March 2023. These single-aisle... more
Civil aviationNBAA welcomed nomination of Bryan Bedford as FAA administrator
He is a pilot with more than three decades’ experience in aviation
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed yesterday President Trump’s nomination of pilot and aviation industry veteran Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), n... more
AerospaceNASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Back on Earth after science mission
Williams and Wilmore during their mission spent 286 days in space
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 completed the agency’s ninth commercial crew rotation mission to the International Space Station on Tuesday, splashing down safely in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft off the coast of Tal... more
Civil aviation132 FAA employees reinstated, laid off under new Trump measures
The news was announced by the President of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists union, David Spero
PASS (Professional Aviation Safety Specialists, the American union that represents aviation safety specialists), through the comment of its national president David Spero, announced yesterday the reinstatement... more
AirlinesIATA CO2 Connect Enhanced with SAF Accounting
It follows the recent publication - ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has enhanced its IATA CO2 Connect emissions calculator to account for carbon emissions reductions related to the usage of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). ... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: the BoD approves the new organization
With two deputy general managements
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Leonardo, met yesterday under the chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, has approved the new organizational structure of Leonardo, which includes the establishment of two... more
AirlinesAbolition of "municipal tax" and increase in winter flights: Sardinia opens to dialogue
Region ready to give in to investments that increase air connections in low season
Transport Councillor Manca: We have started a dialogue with Ryanair, but we are open to proposals from other companies too more
AerospaceBoeing: Don Ruhmann as new Chief Aerospace Safety Officer
Role created in 2021, he succeeds Mike Delaney
Boeing announced Don Ruhmann as the company’s new Chief Aerospace Safety Officer, effective immediately.In this role, he will be responsible for strengthening company’s safety culture and safety practices, fur... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines, AfDB sign MoU for Bishoftu Mega-Airport
Nearly $8 Billion to transform Addis Ababa's Air Hub
On Saturday, March 15, Ethiopian Airlines Group officially signed a letter of intent with the African Development Bank (AfDB), marking a crucial step towards the construction of the new "Bishoftu International... more
IndustryJoby and Virgin Atlantic announce partnership
The US company exhibited its aircraft for the first time in the UK at the "2024 Farnborough Airshow"
Joby Aviation, Inc, a California-based company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced yesterday a partnership with Virgin Atlantic, a premium long-haul UK airline, that... more
DefensePortugal will not purchase F-35 fighter jets
Defense Minister rules it out, despite F-16s reaching end of life cycle
In an interview this morning with the national daily newspaper "Público", Portuguese Defense Minister Nuno Melo announced that Portugal does not intend to acquire F-35 fighter jets from the United States... more
Civil aviationBargain acquisition: Chinese company buys German Volocopter
Start-up specialized in air taxis eVtol, now bankrupt - VIDEO
In recent days, China's Zhejiang Wanfeng Auto Wheel has confirmed the acquisition of German start-up Volocopter, one of the most promising in the European eVtol (electric Vertical take-off and landing)... more
AirlinesAegean discloses new order for the A-321neo aircraft
To further grow its networks and support its expansion plan - DATA SHEET
Aegean, the largest Greek airline, has disclosed an order with Airbus for an additional eight A-321neo aircraft. The airplanes will enable the carrier to further grow its networks and support its expansion... more
Civil aviation"Verticon 2025". Airbus: commitments for 118 helicopters
More than 74 ones for the H-140, the new model that was unveiled at the show
Airbus Helicopters wraps up the 2025 edition of "VERTICON" (March 10-13 in Dallas) with 118 commitments, including 63 firm orders, from customers worldwide for a variety of its multi-mission aircraft. Major... more
AirportsAmerican Airlines B-737/823 plane diverted to Denver due to anomaly
Engine catches fire; all 178 occupants safely evacuated - VIDEO
Yesterday, around 5:00 pm local time, a new occurrence happened in the United States. The flight operated by American Airlines with a Boeing 737/823, registration N885NN, departed from the municipal airport... more
AerospaceAvio: BoD approves Group's results
Vega C back to orbit, strong growth in defense business
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA yesterday reviewed and approved the consolidated results of the Company as of December 31st, 2024.HighlightsBacklog and revenues above GuidanceSuccess for Vega last flight,... more
Civil aviationWill Republic Airways CEO lead Trump-era FAA?
Bryan Bedford would be the leading candidate after Whitaker's resignation on January 20
The difficult task of the future administrator of the US authority that oversees civil aviation, at a time when the safety of America's skies is seriously put in doubt by a chain of air accidents more
Civil aviation"Verticon 2025". Leonardo: sales for 30 helicopters of various types sold to several operators
Value of around 370 million EUR, deliveries expected between 2026 and 2028
At "Verticon 2025" (Dallas, TX, 11-13 March), a prime exhibition for the world’s rotorcraft industry and community, Leonardo announced further growth within the commercial helicopter market, with new o... more
HelicoptersNY State Police orders H-160 and H-145 helicopters
This announcement follows the agency’s order in 2024
New York State Police has placed an order for an H-160 and three H-145 helicopters, making them the first law enforcement agency in the US to add an H-160 to their fleet. This announcement follows the... more
HelicoptersUK National Police Air Service orders seven H-135 helicopters
As the initial phase of its fleet renewal programme
Airbus Helicopters has been selected by the UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) to supply seven H-135 aircraft as the initial phase of its fleet renewal programme. The firm order is the first output o... more
AerospaceTAS: space segment of the navigation system orbiting around the Moon
The jv will deveop it for the Moonlight program by ESA
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with Telespazio, a jv between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%) to design and develop the space segment... more
Civil aviation"Verticon 2025" (2). Additional orders and contracts for Airbus Helicopters
H-140 to Air Methods; for Metro Aviation a maximum of 36 units - PHOTO
Air Methods, one of the reference air medical provider in the USA, is expanding its fleet with the addition of new Airbus helicopters. The agreement includes the acquisition of H-140 aircraft, as well... more
HelicoptersEnstrom Helicopter: debut for the 480B Elite
The industry is partnering with a new service center to better serve its customers
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation announces new options for pilots who wish to add style and comfort to an already known product. The 480B Elite includes all the top-of-the-line features Enstrom Helicopter... more
AerospaceNASA: the long eye of science will peer there, at the origin of the Universe...
Brand new SPHEREx astrophysical observatory and Punch satellites launched on SpaceX's Falcon 9 - VIDEO
Leshin: "We now await the scientific discoveries of the investigation, including insights into how the universe began and where the ingredients of life reside..." more
AirlinesEmbraer CEO in Warsaw setting out plans for aircraft manufacturing and maintenance in Poland
The first announcement with the Łukasiewicz Institute of Aviation (iLOT)
Embraer, a global industry in the aerospace sector, active in both commercial and defense, plans to make Poland a center of excellence in Europe. Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer, is... more
Civil aviation"Verticon 2025". Orders and agreements for Airbus Helicopters
H-140 presented; GMR signed for 15 units - PHOTOS
ADAC signed contract for ten aircraft; PHI Aviation begins off-shore flights for Shell with H-160 more
AirlinesJackson Square Aviation orders 50 A-320neo Family aircraft
The agreement is the first direct between lessor and industry - DATA SHEET
Jackson Square Aviation (JSA), one of the world’s leading aircraft lessors, has placed a firm order for 50 A-320neo Family airplanes. The agreement is its first direct order with Airbus, making the lessor a... more
Finance and economyLeonardo BoD (2): industrial plan update
The highlights - ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Leonardo, under the chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, unanimously approved the update of the Industrial Plan for the period 2025-2029. The company presents today to the financial c... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM reduces A-350/1000F order from Airbus
From eight to six, after a careful evaluation of the cargo fleet and production delays
The Air France-KLM Group announced today a revision of its order for A-350 Freighters, reducing the number of aircraft from eight to six. The decision follows a careful assessment of the fleet portfolio... more
Civil aviationUS: FAA suspends enforcement of new rule on air taxis and pilot training
The government intends to review the provisions, a key element of Urban Air Mobility
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA, the US authority that oversees civil aviation), announced yesterday the temporary suspension of the enforcement of the new regulation regarding air taxi operations... more