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AirlinesQatar Airways Cargo commences freighter airplanes to Harstad, in Norway
From next week with a three time weekly frequency
Brief. Starting December 14th, Qatar Airways Cargo will launch three times weekly B-777/300 passenger freighters to Harstad-Narvik Airport, in Norway.The three times weekly freighters will depart on Mondays,... more
Civil aviationAirbus: orders and deliveries of aircraft in November
The first A-320neo airplane to Sky Express
Brief. Airbus’ 2020 gross orders totalled 381 aircraft by 30th November, with net orders of 297. The Company registered no new orders during last month.The industry delivered a total of 64 aircraft to 3... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a happy Immaculate Conception to everyone
The agency will reopen next Wednesday
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, collaborators and social media fans that tomorrow, Tuesday 8 December, it will be closed on the occasion of the Immaculate Conception holiday.The agency will resume normal... more
AerospaceTAS chosen to provide the pressurized module for HALO
Contract signed with Northrop Grumman
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with Northrop Grumman to develop the pressurized module for HALO (Habitation And Logistics Outpost)... more
Civil aviationThe first two components of the A-220 airplane made by Dema have been delivered
The site in Brinidisi and its subsidiary Cam are also involved
The first two large elements of the A-220 airplane made by Dema -one of the leading manufacturers of commercial aerostructures in Italy- have been delivered at its Somma Vesuviana plant.They are the cockpit... more
Civil aviationICAO: today the International Civil Aviation Day
The theme of this year is: “Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development”
Seven December each year is recognized around the world as International Civil Aviation Day.The anniversary this year will be remembered as a pivotal point in the history of the global civil aviation sector,... more
ConferencesAircraft and not only. David Monks elected new FAI President
For a two-year term
David Monks has been elected as the new President of FAI, the World Air Sports Federation, for a two-year term. His election took place at the 114th FAI General Conference held online from 2 to 5 December... more
AerospaceBishop Airlock to the ISS for the Space X mission
Thales Alenia Space produced the shell of it
Bishop, the Nanoracks commercial airlock module, is ready to be launched tothe International Space Station on SpaceX CRS-21.Thales Alenia Space, Joint-Venture between Thales (67 %) and Leonardo (33 %)... more
Civil aviationICAO Secretary General addresses the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee
Fang Liu underscored the key developments during a virtual open briefing
At a virtual open briefing convened last Wednesday by the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu underscored the key developments... more
Civil aviationTurkish Aerospace continues to deliver critical components for aircraft
For G-650 airplanes and AW-139 helicopters
Turkish Aerospace keep continues to develop indigenous platforms for the aviation industry of the future, company continues to produce aerostructure components for the biggest companies in the world. The... more
AerospaceAirbus to deliver radar instrument for new Copernicus mission
Its launch planned in July 2027
Airbus has been selected by Thales Alenia Space (TAS) to build the advanced radar instrument for the "Radar Observatory System for Europe in L-band" (ROSE-L) mission. Airbus Defence and Space in Friedrichshafen... more
AirlinesAlitalia–AdR: Covid-tested flights to/from New York without obligation to quarantine for passengers
As of next Tuesday, December 8
Alitalia and Airports of Rome have announced that, as of Tuesday December 8, all passengers travelling on one of the three weekly flights from and to New York must present a certification proving the negativity... more
AirlinesRyanair orders 75 more B-737 MAX aircraft
The airline grows its firm 737 order book to 210 airplanes -DATA SHEET
Boeing and Ryanair announced today that European airline is placing a firm order for 75 additional B-737 MAX airplanes, increasing its order book to 210 jets. The low-cost again selected the B-737/8-200,... more
Civil aviationThe Zephyr HAPS aircraft concludes a new test flight campaign in USA
Despite global slowdowns due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed a new test flight campaign for its Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) in Arizona, USA.The 2020 flight campaign succeeded despite global slowdowns... more
Civil aviationH55 has secured funding from existing and new investors
To complete the certification of its electric propulsion system
H55 has secured CHF 20 million from existing and new investors, as well as through the grant received by the Canton of Valais. This funding, led by Silicon Valley based firms, +ND Capital and Tippet Venture... more
People"FAI Awards ceremony 2020": 44 women and men announced as the recipients, no Italians
The event took place on-line due to the pandemic - ATTACHMENT
The "FAI Awards Ceremony 2020" took place on-line on Wednesday 2 December 2020 due to the pandemic. A total of 44 women and men from around the world were announced as the recipients of FAI diplomas or... more
Civil aviationEmbraer: new 10-year market outlook identifies trends influencing the industry
The global pandemic is causing fundamental changes
Embraer’s newly published 2020 Commercial Market Outlook examines passenger demand for air travel and new aircraft deliveries over the next 10 years with special emphasis on Embraer’s product segment - a... more
DefenseThe first HH-139B helicopter delivered to the Italian Air Force
The Armed Force enhances emergency response and homeland security capabilities
Leonardo has announced today the recent delivery of the first HH-139B twin engine helicopter to the Italian Air Force (AMI), a customized variant of the "bestselling" AW-139 platform, from its facility... more
AirportsAbraham Foss new CEO of Avinor
He replaces the current one who is retiring
Abraham Foss new CEO of Avinor (Norway). He has a long career in the telecom industry: he has been CEO of Telia Norway and has held several top management positions in Telenor.He points out that the entire... more
AerospaceFalconEye satellite launched for the UAE
It weighed 1190 kg at launch and will be raised to a helio-synchronous orbit of 611 km
The Earth observation satellite FalconEye was successfully launched from the European Spaceport (CSG) in Kourou, French Guyana by an Arianespace Soyuz rocket. Owned and operated by the United Arab Emirates,... more
AerospaceSoyuz rocket with UAE satellite took off
There were two consecutive postponements of the launch - VIDEO
The great wait for the launch of the Russian space rocket Soyuz is over (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). After two consecutive postponements regarding the Kourou base in French Guyana, third... more
AirlinesAirlines and airports call on EU and UK Governments to immediately abolish passenger quarantines
EASA/ECDC Guidelines confirm their ineffectiveness -ATTACHMENT
European and international aviation associations are urging European governments to immediately abolish quarantine measures and other travel restrictions following new Recommendations published by EASA... more
IndustryThe Republic of Mali orders an additional C-295 airplane
The second aircraft to be delivered in 2021; the first plane in operation since 2016
The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Mali has placed a firm order for an additional C-295 airlifter in the transport configuration. This second aircraft, to be delivered in 2021, will supplement... more
AirlinesRyanair defends B-737 Max aircraft
"It's the safest and most controlled", said CEO Michael O'Leary
An important defense full of arguments: to underline the advantages of the B-737 Max aircraft which is ready to sail the skies again after the tragic accidents of recent years (read also the article published... more
AirportsMiami Airport on pace for record year in cargo
September and October were the positive months
Brief. At 1.9 million tons of cargo through October, Miami International Airport (MIA) is on pace to surpass its all-time annual record of 2.3 million tons. September and October were record-setting months,... more
Civil aviationLuxaviation UK expands managed fleet with new Cirrus airplane
The aircraft will be in its fleet next week
Brief. Luxaviation UK, a leading private jet charter and management company, is expanding the company’s managed fleet with the addition of a brand new aircraft - Cirrus Aircraft Vision Jet.Based in Milan (... more
IndustryFincantieri finalizes new generation of thrusters
The Group’s Green Package offers the highest sustainability and performances
Fincantieri Marine Systems Business Unit has introduced an innovative family of tunnel thrusters by establishing a new state of the art in terms of comfort, reliability, environmental sustainability and... more
Airlinesoneworld voted "Best Airline Alliance"
For the sixth consecutive year
oneworld has been named "Best Airline Alliance" in the "32nd annual Best in Business Travel Awards", for the sixth consecutive year.It was chosen as the best alliance by the readers of "Business Traveller... more
Civil aviationKuwait opens borders: air links with India and Philippines
Foreign domestic workers authorized
As emerged from the local media on Tuesday December 1st, 2020, Kuwait is ready to allow foreign nationals coming from some countries of the same continent to enter its territory (read also the article... more
AirlinesTap Air crisis between layoffs and planes to sell
The carrier will send 3600 employees home
Unfortunately, the coronavirus does not forgive: it does not with people, as we have been realizing for many months, and not even with companies. In the field of air transport, the carrier Tap Air Portugal... more
AirlinesFirst Nigerian female pilot hired
She will be aboard Qatar Airways aircraft
There is always a first time and civil aviation cannot be outdone in terms of debuts and particular records, as history taught us. Asian airline Qatar Airways will go down in history from now on for hiring... more
AirlinesSaudi Arabia authorizes airspace overflight to Israir
Aircraft then landed in Dubai
Saudi Arabia authorized and allowed the Israeli carrier Israir Airlines to use its airspace. The green light for commercial flights of the Middle Eastern Nation was announced by local media, to be precise,... more
AirlinesAvatar Airlines buys first planes for official debut
Operation could be a reality in 18 months
The announcement first of the coronavirus pandemic and then a few other updates: it's time again to talk about the carrier Avatar Airlines, a commercial initiative "born" in the US State of Florida. The... more
DefenseKuril, new Russian missiles in Iturup: tension with Japan
Island is one of the 4 disputed between the two countries
On Tuesday December 1st, 2020, Russian defense ministry announced the deployment of brand new missile systems, specifically those called S-300V4. The dicastery underlined how these missiles were designed... more
AirlinesBritish Airways investigates stewardess
She offered extra services on the plane and in hotels
Extra, embarrassing and unsolicited services: according to reports from the local media, a British Airways stewardess got into trouble for her unorthodox behavior on board and even when she was not on... more
AirportsAircraft. New Concept of Operations for Urban Air Mobility
Developed by EmbraerX and Airservices Australia
EmbraerX, Embraer’s business subsidiary, and Airservices, Australia’s civil air navigation service provider, have developed a new Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for the air taxi market, also known as... more
AirlinesBoc Aviation delivers A-321Neo airplanes to MEA
They will be powered by PW11000G-JM engines -DATA SHEET
BOC Aviation Limited announces that it has delivered the first two of five new A-321NEO aircraft for lease to Middle East Airlines (MEA). The airplanes will be powered by Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower P... more
AirlinesA new capital increase is expected for All Nippon Airways
Carrier's balance sheets are not reassuring
Capital increase is the solution that the Japanese air carrier All Nippon Airways believes most useful in addressing the current crisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic. It is not even the first ever... more
DefenseAustralia will soon test its first hypersonic missiles
Agreement was signed with the United States
Certainly it's not right speaking of “charm” when dealing with missile issues, but Australia was not able to resist the “temptation” to experiment with hypersonic rockets (read also the article publish... more
AirlinesAir carriers. Qantas will lay off another two thousand employees
These are the workers in the handling sector
Not just vaccines: Australian carrier Qantas has made headlines in the last few hours for the decision to allow only passengers who will prove to have vaccinated against Covid-19 to board the aircraft,... more
AerospaceRussian Soyuz space rocket launch rescheduled
Bad weather "suggested" a new date
Bad weather partly upset the programs of the Russian space agency Roscosmos. As reported by local media, launch of the Soyuz rocket scheduled for yesterday, Sunday November 29, 2020, was postponed by two... more
Civil aviationIsrael-UAE agreements on aviation and technology
Normalization of relations continues
The Israeli government decided to ratify two agreements that have to do with civil aviation and scientific cooperation yesterday evening, Sunday November 29, 2020. Tel Aviv signed both agreements with... more
AirlinesAir Canada closer to bankruptcy?
The losses are constant for the carrier
Going far: slogan chosen with pride to make it clear how far-sighted its commercial policy was did not bring much luck to the airline Air Canada. According to what was leaked in recent hours, the North... more
AerospaceChinese Chang'e-5 probe is ready to reach the Moon
Launch dates back to last November 24th
The event may not be of the same historical significance as the unforgettable July 21st, 1969, but the landing of the Chinese Chang'e-5 probe on the Moon will be equally exciting. As reported by the media... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines, first B-737 Max plane flights with employees
Official return date of the aircraft is December 29th
Air carrier American Airlines already set the date to make the B-737 Max return to take off, the aircraft at the center of a thousand controversies due to the accidents of the past years and the subject... more
IndustryThe first modernized E-99 jet aircraft delivered to the FAB
And then for four additional airplanes as part of the contract
Embraer delivered the first modernized EMB-145 AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control), designated E-99, to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) during a ceremony held last Friday at its facility in Gavião... more
HelicoptersSix AW-119Kx helicopters to the Brazilian Polícia Rodoviária Federal
The aircraft are expected to progressively arrive in the first half of 2021
Leonardo announced today that the Polícia Rodoviária Federal (PRF) of Brazil will introduce into service six AW-119Kx single engine helicopters. The first aircraft is expected to be introduced in Brazil b... more
AirportsBerlin-Tegel airport will become a vaccination center
In its place, Brandenburg airport was opened
Berlin-Brandenburg airport has now been operational for a few days (read also the article published by AVIONEWS) and the old Tegel airport is somehow “recycled”. As reported by the German media in the... more
AirlinesAlitalia, Brussels close to decision on State aid
EU Commissioner Vestager spoke about it
Dossier relating to the carrier Alitalia-Ita (Italy air transport) is getting closer: the date of December 11st is practically around the corner as regards the industrial plan and in the In the last few... more
AirlinesAirplanes and climate. Lufthansa Cargo: commercial flight Frankfurt-Shanghai and back
Complete coverage by Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Coming Sunday, 29 November 2020, a cargo flight will take off for the first time in commercial aviation, whose fuel requirements will be completely covered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Lufthansa... more