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Finance and economyLeonardo issues on the Eurobond market a EUR 500 million of bonds
The offering has a 5.5 year tenor
Leonardo successfully issued yesterday a EUR 500 million bond. The offering, targeted to Italian and international institutional investors, has a 5.5 year tenor, maturity January 2026, and a fixed-rate... more
Civil aviationICAO Council agrees safeguard adjustment for CORSIA in light of COVID-19 pandemic
To address gaps in aviation’s ability to reduce and eliminate its CO2 emissions
The Council of ICAO yesterday agreed to provide a clear safeguard, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, to the CORSIA – Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, the first ever g... more
CargoIATA. May cargo shows slight pickup amid continuing capacity crunch
Regional performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in May showing a slight improvement in the air cargo market. But capacity remains unable to meet demand as... more
HelicoptersBoeing delivers 2,500th AH-64 Apache helicopter
An E-model for the US Army
Boeing recently delivered its 2,500th AH-64 Apache helicopter, an E-model Apache for the US Army, from the company’s production line in Mesa, Arizona.The first production AH-64, an A-model Apache, rolled o... more
SecurityEmbraer announces investment in Tempest
A company specializing in cybersecurity
Embraer announces the signing of a contract for a capital investment in Tempest Security Intelligence, resulting in a majority interest in the company. The largest cybersecurity company in Brazil, Tempest,... more
PeopleNew General Counsel at IATA as Jeff Shane retires
Effective today, on July 1st, 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Karen Clayton has taken on the duties of General Counsel in addition to her responsibilities as Corporate Secretary effective today, 1... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: new bond issue
Dedicated to institutional investors
Short. Leonardo SpA has mandated a group of primary international banks to proceed with a new bond issue, reserved to institutional investors only, to be placed in the Eurobond market and to be issued... more
IndustryAirbus plans to further adapt to COVID-19 environment
Necessary reduction of approximately 15,000 positions across its global workforce
Airbus has announced plans to adapt its global workforce and resize its commercial aircraft activity in response to the COVID-19 crisis. This adaptation is expected to result in a reduction of around 15,000... more
AerospaceSolar Orbiter commissioned in orbit despite Covid-19
Airbus teams working from home successfully complete the operation
Airbus has successfully completed the In-Orbit Commissioning (IOC) of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Solar Orbiter spacecraft, by the teams working from home as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. A... more
AirlinesNorwegian cancels orders for Boeing planes
And it makes claims for damages for the forced grounding of the B-737 MAX
Norwegian Air has announced that it has informed the American industry Boeing on the cancellation of orders relating to a total of 97 aircraft, namely 5 B-787 and 92 B-737 MAX. The Northern European airline... more
AerospaceA new Glonass station will be born in Brazil
The fifth in the country, built by the Russians by the end of the year
Gennady Saenko of the Russian space agency Roscosmos has revealed to the national press that Russia should soon begin work on the construction in Brazil of a new ground station for the Glonass satellite... more
Civil aviationThe delivery of the first MC-21 aircraft in 2021?
Russian industry minister Manturov almost certainly gives it
Deliveries of the Irkut MC-21 (or MS-21) passenger plane to the airlines that ordered it could begin at the end of 2021. Denis Manturov, Minister of Industry and Commerce stated it in an interview with... more
IndustryAirbus concludes ATTOL with fully autonomous flight tests
Dopo numerosi test svolti negli ultimi due anni
Following an extensive two-year flight test programme, Airbus has successfully concluded its Autonomous Taxi, Take-Off and Landing (ATTOL) project.In completing this project, the industry has achieved... more
IndustryFincantieri: steel cutting of the forward section for Chantiers De l’Atantique
The Group will build the parts of the four logistic support ships under the Franco-Italian LSS program led by OCCAR
The steel cutting of the first of four forward sections for as many logistic support units LSS (Logistic Support Ship) ordered by Chantiers de l’Atlantique to Fincantieri under the FLOTLOG program (“Flotte log... more
SecurityFAA and Boeing: series of certification flights on the B-737 MAX aircraft
They are expected to take approximately three days
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and Boeing are conducting a series of certification flights this week to evaluate Boeing’s proposed changes to the automated flight control system on the 737 M... more
PeopleFlash news. Alitalia: Fabio Lazzerini new CEO of the NewCo
Francesco Caio as President
The leadership of the new Alitalia has been chosen today. Fabio Lazzerini currently responsible for the commercial development of the company will be CEO. President of the Newco will be Eng. Francesco... more
Military aviationAirbus signs contract for integration of new Eurofighter aircraft ESCAN radars
For the German and Spanish aircraft fleets
Airbus has been awarded a contract for the development, supply and integration of 115 Eurofighter ESCAN Radars for the German and Spanish Eurofighter aircraft fleet. It marks the so far largest order... more
IndustryEmbraer Services & Support completes first Praetor 500 aircraft conversion
For an undiscosed customer
Embraer Services & Support announced the completion of the first conversion of a Legacy 450 to a Praetor 500 for an undisclosed customer. The conversion was performed at the Embraer Executive Jets Service... more
AerospaceVirgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo completes second flight from Spaceport America
It follows the completion of the previous one last May 1, 2020
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. announced yesterday the successful completion of the second SpaceShipTwo test flight from Spaceport America. This flight follows the completion of the first test flight from... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group: shareholders pave the way for stabilization measures
Flight schedules of Group airlines to be further expanded
The shareholders of Deutsche Lufthansa AG voted yesterday in favor of accepting the capital measures and the participation of the Economic Stabilisation Fund (WSF) of the Federal Republic of Germany in... more
AerospaceAirbus and ESA sign agreement to continue ISS operations
Services contract for 2020, worth €16 m, ensures operation and use of European components
Research has been conducted in Low Earth Orbit in the industry-built Columbus laboratory for the past 12 years more
AirlinesUnited Kingdom: the embarrassing proposals of the Airlines
Wages and staff cuts, workers are the ones who pay the costs of the crisis
In the UK, Ryanair and the most representative pilots 'union, Balpa, produced a draft agreement that would cut Pilots' salaries by 20% which would gradually be reinstated over four years. The agreement... more
Civil aviationEASA programme to monitor COVID-19 operations gains traction
Adding four major carriers and Istanbul hub
Istanbul Airport, Air France, Iberia, Scandinavian Airlines and Turkish Airlines are among the latest aviation companies to sign up and commit to implementing EASA/ECDC guidelines for safe travel in the... more
Tilt-rotorsAirplane-helicopter. Bell Boeing delivers first Fleet CMV-22B tilt-rotor to US Navy
It is the third overall to the Armed Force -VIDEO
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc.company, and Boeing delivered the first CMV-22B tiltrotor (airplane-helicopter) for fleet operations to the US Navy in the last days. The V-22 is based at Fleet Logistics... more
HelicoptersJapan’s National Police Agency orders five new helicopters
Between H-225 and H-135 models
Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has ordered one new H-225 and four H-135 helicopters as part of its fleet modernisation programme.Currently operating 12 H-135, four H-155 and six AS-365 aircraft, w... more
PeopleAndré-Hubert Roussel President of Eurospace
He replaces Jean Loïc Galle
The General Assembly of Eurospace has appointed yesterday André-Hubert Roussel as President, succeeding Jean-Loïc Galle André-Hubert Roussel is CEO of ArianeGroup, lead industrial contractor for the Ari... more
Civil aviationIATA proposes alternatives to quarantine
It encourages safety measures in two areas
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to avoid quarantine measures when re-opening their economies. IATA is promoting a layered approach of measures to reduce the risk of... more
AirportsSan Francisco Airport: return of international airlines in June
All travel advisories, restrictions on entry, and arrival screening procedures remain in effect
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) welcomed the return of service from several international carriers in June 2020, including the following:June 4th China Airlines resumed passenger flights... more
PeopleSpaceopal: Marco Folino appointed Managing Director and CEO
He succeeds to Paolo Minciacchi
Spaceopal announced today the appointment of Marco Folino as Managing Director and CEO of the company.He succeeds to Paolo Minciacchi, who has been appointed CEO of e-GEOS (a Telespazio and Italian Space... more
AerospaceTAS: two key pressurized elements for Axiom Commercial Space Station
In January, NASA selected the proposal by the company from Texas
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) announced the signature of an ATP (Authorization To Proceed) with Axiom Space of Houston, Texas to initiate the development... more
IndustryHi Air purchases two ATR-72 aircraft
Airline doubles its fleet as domestic operations continue to grow
ATR today announces the sale of two -72/500 aircraft from its asset management portfolio to Hi Air. With this purchase, the South Korean start-up, which began operations in December 2019 will increase... more
AerospaceTelespazio: agreement for global distribution
Partnership signed with Thuraya
Thuraya, the mobile satellite services subsidiary of the UAE’s Al Yah Satellite Communications Company, (Yahsat), has signed a partnership agreement with Telespazio, a joint-venture between Leonardo (... more
AerospaceSentinel-2A: five years of environmental insights
Copernicus mission delivers massive data sets for wide ranging applications
Sentinel-2A has orbited Earth more than 26,000 times – and travelled nearly 1.2 billion kilometers in its quest to help us better understand and manage our environment. Since its launch on 23 June 20... more
Civil aviationAIRE joins a united European aviation call for green recovery support
From the COVID-19 crisis
Aire, Airlines International Representation in Europe communicates in a press release that: "With the gradual restart of air services in the coming weeks, leaders from 14 air transport associations representing... more
CargoPhoto. Airbus Foundation completes COVID-19 and Ebola relief flight to Congo
A medical team and 14 tonnes of humanitarian aid
Photo. The Airbus Foundation together with the French Red Cross (FRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have flown a medical team and 14 tonnes of humanitarian... more
AirportsDHL Express to build new gateway at Munich Airport
Start of operations expected in 2022
DHL Express Germany and Munich Airport have concluded an agreement for the construction of a new cargo building at Munich Airport. The new building will be built on the site currently occupied by the car... more
Science and technologyFinavia to speed up the introduction of electric aircraft in Finland
A two-seat Pipistrel Alpha Electro (OH-U682) took off two years ago
The Finnish airport company Finavia and the Helsinki Electric Aircraft Association have signed a cooperation agreement with the objective of introducing a new generation of electric aircraft in Finland. The... more
SecurityThe evolution of cyber risks
Leonardo’s first digital event spotlights it
The first entirely digital event run by Leonardo, in collaboration with AIPSA (the Italian Association of Business Security Professionals) has successfully concluded. The event was held to highlight the... more
Civil aviationICAO: continued progress toward implementation of its CORSIA
Despite the challenges of COVID-19
Separate developments last week marked significant progress toward the global implementation of ICAO’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), despite the challenges o... more
Military aviationAirbus to upgrade training capabilities of German Eurofighter aircraft pilots
The company acts as the main contractor within the industrial consortium
Airbus, acting as the main contractor within the industrial Pilot Synthetic Training System (PSTS) consortium, has been awarded two contracts to extend the Eurofighter PSTS at the Main Operating Base (MOB)... more
AerospaceVirgin Galactic signs space act agreement with Nasa
For private orbital spaceflight to the ISS
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc announced today the signing of a Space Act Agreement with NASA’s Johnson Space Center to encourage commercial participation in orbital human spaceflight to the International S... more
HelicoptersFive-bladed H-145 helicopter receives type certification by EASA
It is ready for customer deliveries later this year -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters’ five-bladed H-145 has been certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), clearing the way for customer deliveries towards the end of summer 2020. The certification co... more
Civil aviationRyanairization: necessary or just a pretext?
Ryanair advanced against all governments that do not align with the low-cost’s requests -VIDEO
The idea of introducing minimum prices for airline tickets is "completely insane", says Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair.A minimum price would affect the free movement of people in Europe, he says in a... more
Military aviationIndia will purchase new planes from Moscow
For the IAF, there will be a total of 33 fighters between MiG-29 and Su-30MKI
IAF (Indian Air Force) intends to make purchases of military aircraft on the Moscow "square". This is the acquisition of further 33 fighters for which approval is urgently required by the procurement section... more
HelicoptersRostec made the first civilian Mi-8AMT Arctic helicopter
For civilian customers -VIDEO
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) started serial production of Mi-8AMT Arctic helicopters for civilian customers. Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant made the first rotorcraft... more
Defense"Open Skies" treaty: the adhering countries will meet in July
The US exit from the agreement at the center of the talks
On July 6, a conference of the countries signatories to the "Open Skies" Treaty will take place, which will focus on the exit of the United States from the agreement, recently decided by President Trump... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport continues to offer more destinations
FRA offers 175 routes worldwide from the end of June
The cancellation of travel warnings for most of Europe is also clearly visible at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). During the second half of June, the number of flights from Frankfurt to the classic holiday regions... more
AirportsMunich Airport joins airports setting an example in safety
Together with Frankfurt, Brussels, Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" and Amsterdam
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has added Munich Airport to its list of pilot airports intended to set an example of safe travel during the COVID‑19 pandemic. These international airports, a... more
AirportsAirports in Sri Lanka will open before August
Because no Covid-19 cases have been reported since late April
According to news reported by "Xinhua" and other local sources, the Sri Lankan government aims to open its international airports before August 1st, since no Covid-19 cases have been reported since late... more
SecurityEASA upgrades its website
It offers dedicated area for passengers and notifications for users
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has upgraded its website, offering a completely new area with information for air passengers and the general public and enhancements such as notifications,... more