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Civil aviationIndra: aviation industry tests a key solution
To fly seamlessly and with more efficiency in Europe -VIDEO
Europe’s aviation industry has completed the final test of a new SESAR Solution on ground-to-ground interoperability, which is designed to allow the network of 63 European en-route control centres to e... more
AirlinesIberia: remotely controlled electric vehicles for moving its aircraft at Madrid and Barcelona Airports
The first eight ones will enter service later this month in both airports -VIDEO
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Iberia and its handling and maintenance units continue to invest in innovation and sustainability, and once again they are pioneering users of the latest technology.Iberia... more
IndustryS-100 drone helicopter. Schiebel Pacific ramps up for Land129 and Sea129, hires and upgrades facility
The UAS will be produced by the company at its new Australian facility
Schiebel Pacific is scaling its business in preparation for Land129 and Sea129. The company is hiring remote pilots and maintenance technicians and upgrading its facility.The expansion comes after Schiebel... more
AirlinesSky Express orders four A-320neo aircraft
And it becomes a new Airbus customer -DATA SHEET
Athens-based airline, Sky Express, has placed a firm order for four A-320neo aircraft, becoming a new Airbus customer. In addition, the Greek carrier recently leased two A-320neos from ACG Aviation Capital... more
AirlinesNew lockdowns in next days? Carrier stocks collapse
Restrictions weighed on European markets
New restrictions imposed by governments around the world, France in the first place, led to significant changes in the stock market as regards air transport. Number of infections on the rise in many nations... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic criticizes UK over covid management
Carrier already laid off 5,000 people
Shai Weiss, CEO of Virgin Atlantic, used no half measures to criticize the UK. As reported in the last hours by the manager during the "Abta Travel Convention", in fact, air transport cannot be left alone,... more
AirlinesJapan waives landing fees to support carriers
The sum is over 100 million euros
Government of Japan is willing to waive landing fees at the airport, for a total value of 12.5 billion yen (specifically 101 million euros) and the reason is soon explained. Air transport in the Japanese... more
AirlinesA new "flying man" spotted by plane in Los Angeles
The same happened in California last September
Another sighting and once again in the skies of Los Angeles: it may well be a coincidence, but the crew of an aircraft of the Asian carrier China Airlines said they were sure they noticed a man in a jetpack... more
Civil aviationAirplanes-helicopters. Boeing announces third-quarter deliveries
Across its commercial and defense operations
The Boeing Company announced last Tuesday major program deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the third quarter of 2020.Major program deliveries during the third quarter were as follows:Major... more
AirlinesRyanair to cut Winter capacity and to close bases
It expects full year (FY21) traffic to fall to approx. 38m
Ryanair released today its revised Winter schedule. Due to increased flight restrictions imposed by EU Govts, air travel to/from much of Central Europe, the UK, Ireland, Austria, Belgium and Portugal have... more
HelicoptersFirst NH-90 helicopter delivered to the Spanish Air Force
For Search and Rescue missions (SaR)
NHIndustries and its Partner Companies (Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo and Fokker) have delivered the first NH-90 helicopter to the Spanish Air Force that will boost their Search and Rescue (SAR) and Combat... more
HelicoptersMiami-Dade Fire Rescue receives first AW-139 helicopter
MDFR ordered four aircraft in December 2019 for different missions
Leonardo announced yesterday that Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) has taken delivery of its first AW-139 helicopter. The October 13 handoff included a small ceremony at Miami Executive Airport (TMB) in Miami-Dade... more
AirlinesEU, other 6 months for State aid: situation of air transport
The deadline is set for June 30, 2021
Other six months, then we'll see: the last-minute decision of the European Union on State aid could be summed up with these few simplistic words. Margrethe Vestager, number two of the EU Commission with... more
AerospaceTAS (2) selected by Airbus as partner to the Mars Sample Return Mission
ATP signed to contribute to the Earth Return Orbiter
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed an Authorization To Proceed (ATP) with Airbus Defence and Space, prime-contractor of the program, to contribute... more
AerospaceAirbus (2) selected for ESA’s Moon lander study
The industry to design the European Large Logistic Lander (EL3)
Airbus has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) as one of the two primes for the definition phase of the European Large Logistic Lander (EL3 ). In this study (phase A/B1), the industry will... more
Civil aviationACI and IATA call for urgent industry-wide support to underpin recovery
Direct financial assistance and coordinated global action on testing needed
Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reinforced the urgent call for governments to use testing as a means to safely re-open borders and re-establish... more
DefenseRaytheon M&D's StormBreaker smart weapon approved for fielding on the F-15 Eagle airplane
F-15E squadrons set to carry the precision weapon -DATA SHEET
Raytheon Missiles & Defense (M&D), a Raytheon Technologies business announced yesterday the StormBreaker® smart weapon has been approved for use on the F-15E by the US Air Force's Air Combat Command.... more
AerospaceAirbus to bring first Mars samples to Earth: ESA contract award
A new decade of European exploration
Airbus has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) as prime-contractor for the Mars Sample Return’s Earth Return Orbiter (ERO) – the first ever spacecraft to bring samples back to Earth from Mar... more
AirlinesPlanes. Tap Air Portugal restructuring plan in November
Government will hand it over to Brussels
A fact that certainly will not please the low-cost airline Ryanair: the latter did not like the state aid granted to Tap Air Portugal (read also the article published by AVIONEWS), but Lisbon is ready... more
IndustrySix A-29 Super Tucano aircraft delivered to The Philippine Air Force
The airplanes will be deployed for different missions -DATA SHEET
All six Super Tucano aircraft ordered by The Philippine Air Force (PAF) have been officially handed over to the Air Force today. The aircraft will be deployed for close air support, light attack, surveillance,... more
AirportsIsrael's lockdown towards the end: air travel adaptations
El Al is already organizing new connections
First Nation to formalize the second lockdown, a quarantine that is not so far from the end: we are talking about Israel (read also the article published by AVIONEWS), a country in which new restrictive... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines (2), carrier confident on passenger increase
CEO Bastian believes in slow and progressive recovery
Consistent losses and moderate confidence in the increase in passengers. American carrier Delta Airlines has to deal with the 5.38 billion dollars lost during third quarter of this year (July-September... more
CuriositiesRussia, discussions on video of Su-57 without roof
Pilot of military plane had a special suit - VIDEO
A video that left half the world speechless: in the last few hours a video has spread showing a Russian military pilot while on board a Su-57 plane without any roof and at a speed that is not exactly indifferent.... more
AirlinesChina Eastern Airlines, nearly $ 5 billion in aid
Asian carrier reported heavy losses
Almost $ 5 billion. This is the amount that is about to be paid to Asian airline China Eastern Airlines (read also the article published by AVIONEWS); this sum of money is equal to 4.6 billion to be precise,... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines announces September quarter financial results
The carrier ended the period with $21.6 billion in liquidity
Delta Air Lines reported yesterday financial results for the September quarter 2020.September quarter financial results Adjusted pre-tax loss of $2.6 billion excludes $4.0 billion of items directly related... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space on its way to reach the Moon
ESA chooses it to deliver the Europe’s two main modules for the lunar space station
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), will develop two key modules for the upcoming Lunar Orbital Platform–Gateway (LOP-G) of NASA: I-HAB (International H... more
AerospaceLeonardo at work on robotic arms for the NASA and ESA Mars Sample Return mission
Study of instruments for both the rover and lander
Mars robotic exploration is at the heart of the latest international space missions. Leonardo is involved in the study of cutting edge robotic systems which can contribute to the discovery of the Red Planet’s s... more
Civil aviationAirplanes (2). WTO to authorise tariffs on $4 billion of US exports to the EU
In the Boeing subsidies case
The WTO (World Trade Organization) has announced its decision that the European Union (EU) will be authorised to impose tariffs on USD 4 billion of US goods exported to the European Union every year. This... more
Civil aviationAircraft. WTO arbitrator issues decision in Boeing subsidy dispute
On the level of countermeasures the EU may request with respect fo the USA -ATTACHMENT
On 13 October, a WTO (World Trade Organization) arbitrator issued its decision on the level of countermeasures the European Union may request with respect to the United States in “United States — Measures Aff... more
AirlinesCovid-19 (2). European Council’s failure to harmonise cross-border travel restrictions
It puts millions of travel and tourism jobs at risk
The joint release by ACI EUROPE, A4E and IATA more
Civil aviationCovid-19. European Council adopts a recommendation
To coordinate measures affecting free movement
The European Council adopted today a recommendation on a coordinated approach to the restrictions of free movement in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This recommendation aims to avoid fragmentation... more
AirlinesPlanes, easyJet and Lufthansa first landings in Berlin-Brandenburg
Official debut of airport will be on October 31st
Nine years of delay, but also an ever closer official inauguration: next October 31 there will be the opening of Berlin-Brandenburg "Willy Brandt" airport, whose story became nothing short of paradoxical... more
AirlinesPlanes. Malaysia Airlines risks closure
Creditors must be paid off as soon as possible
Risk of closure: these two words are enough to have a cold sweat, especially if you look at air transport. An emblematic example is that of Malaysia Airlines, flag carrier of the Asian country that may... more
AccidentsOctober 13, 1972: aircraft disaster in the Andes
48 years ago the tragedy which inspired two movies
Survivors: there are two movies dedicated to airplane disaster in the Andes and both have decided to underline this adjective to summarize a tragedy which today is 48 years old. On 13 October 1972, almost... more
AirportsAircraft, transport and covid. New Italy's law, measures of Government
Text was launched in the last hours - ATTACHMENTS
Italian Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, and Minister of Health, Roberto Speranza, signed the law with new measures to combat the contagion from COVID-19. There are several measures that have to make with... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in September: passenger levels stil low at Frankfurt Airport
Holiday travel continues to boost traffic slightly at some of the Group airports
In September 2020, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) served some 1.1 million passengers – an 82.9 percent decline compared to the same month last year. Cumulative traffic at FRA during the January-to-September 2... more
IndustryAirbus: CMS upgrade on the Royal Australian Air Force MRTT aircraft fleet
The operation is divided in two contracts -DATA SHEET
Airbus has been selected by the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA) to develop a Communications and Mission System (CMS) modernization upgrade for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) A-330 Multi-Role Tanker... more
AirportsEuropean aviation on alert for possible volcanic eruption
The alarm was raised by Iceland
Meteorological services around the world are starting to alert civil aviation for a possible volcanic eruption capable of upsetting landings and take-offs. The problem comes from Iceland: meteorological... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines "transfers" flights to Daxing Airport
Beijing airport chosen for 2021 connections
Ten million passengers in just one year of life: Beijing-Daxing international airport exists from exactly twelve months, but it can already boast impressive numbers (read also the article published by... more
AirlinesCarriers, Norwegian Air Shuttle layoffs in London
Employees at risk are those at Gatwick Airport
Rescue of the Scandinavian airline Norwegian Air Shuttle is still a complex matter (read also the article published by AVIONEWS); meanwhile, the same company chooses a very specific path in order not to... more
AirportsMilan mayor Sala: "Italy should help management companies, not only Alitalia"
He spoke during Assolombarda assembly
Mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala, spoke this morning, Monday 12 October 2020, on the occasion of the Assolombardia assembly. The association event was organized at Linate airport and the Milanese mayor took... more
AirlinesCruz resigns as British Airways CEO, for IAG it is the worst crisis ever
The new manager will be Sean Doyle
The decision is official, today, Monday October 12, 2020, resignation of Alex Cruz from the role of CEO of the British Airways carrier was announced. In his place will be Sean Doyle, current CEO of Aer... more
Civil aviationThe great rise of polyurethane in air transport
Foam is used more and more frequently in components
Microcellular polyurethane: this seems to be the future of air transport components, in particular as regards aircraft interiors. A very recent report by Allied Market Research has highlighted how this... more
AirlinesPlanes, Ryanair sued in United States
Accusations made by a pension fund
Accusations returned to the sender: low-cost airline Ryanair has to face the subpoena of recent days in the United States, to be precise that of an Alabama pension fund that brings together firefighters... more
AirportsNew operator concession for El Salvador Airport Cargo Terminal
For a period of 40 years
Munich Airport International (MAI), the German based airport management and consulting firm, and EMCO, a Honduran construction company, have been awarded a concession to develop and operate the El Salvador... more
HelicoptersFrance signs contract for NH-90 TTH helicopter for Special Forces
This development markedly increases capability in poor visibility
NHIndustries and its Partner Companies (Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo and Fokker), have signed with the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) a firm contract for the development of an upgraded version... more
Civil aviationAirbus. Aircraft orders and deliveries in September
The summary of the report for last month
Short news. Airbus delivered 57 commercial aircraft in September 2020 (14 in April, 24 in May, 36 in June, 49 in July and 39 in August) versus 71 airplanes over the same period in 2019. Year to date, the... more
AirlinesA-320 Family MSN 10,000 aircraft delivered
To Middle East Airlines -DATA SHEET
Middle East Airlines (MEA) has taken delivery of A-320 Family aircraft with manufacturer serial number 10,000. MSN10,000 is the third A-321neo to join the all Airbus MEA fleet, taking the fleet size to... more
Civil aviation9 October 1890: first take-off by Clément Ader's Eole aircraft
He departed near Paris for a distance of 50 metres and a height of 20 centimetres
On 9 October 1890, French engineer Clément Ader’s Eole (Avion I) aircraft took off from the grounds of Château d’Armainvilliers near Paris for a distance of approximately 50 metres and a height of aroun... more
Civil aviationIATA: research points to low risk for COVID-19 transmission inflight
Manufacturer studies provide insight into extremely few incidents of infections
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) demonstrated the low incidence of inflight COVID-19 transmission with an updated tally of published cases. Since the start of 2020 there have been 44... more