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AirportsNew airport ground operations safety technologies
Solutions to prevent runway incursions
Leonardo’s US subsidiary, Selex ES Inc, developer of en-route navigation, precision approach and landing, and surveillance systems, recently added airport surface management technologies to their air t... more
HelicoptersHeli-drone. Schiebel Camcopter S-100 and Nordic Unmanned monitor ship emissions
For Emsa in France; the operation will run for three months
Schiebel, together with partners Nordic Unmanned and the NORCE Research Institute AS, is operating the CAMCOPTER S-100 to monitor ship emissions for French Maritime Authorities.The service providers for... more
IndustryFincantieri premiata al "Most Innovative Knowledge Enterprise"
Nella categoria "Global Companies"
Fincantieri won first prize for Italy, in the Global Companies category, of the "Most Innovative Knowledge Enterprise (MIKE) Award", one of most prestigious awards in the field of innovative enterprise.... more
HelicoptersH-175 helicopter to bolster Omni's oil and gas operations in Brazil
Its current fleet includes H-135, H-155 and H-225
Omni Taxi Aereo, Brazil’s reference oil and gas transport company and part of OMNI Helicopters International group (OHI), becomes the first operator to introduce the H-175 in Brazil, where it will perform c... more
DefenseRussia, "Kavkaz-2020" drill: ships and rocket launchers in action
Armored vehicle of hypothetical enemy was destroyed
Today, Friday 25 September 2020, a fundamental part of the exercise of the Russian armed forces took place, a maneuver known as "Kavkaz-2020": according to what was reported by the defense ministry, targets... more
DefenseIsrael (2), successfully tested new sea-to-sea missiles
Enhanced precision and longer range are main advantages
A test conducted successfully: these are the conclusions made public today, Friday 25 September 2020, by a spokesman for defense forces of Israel commenting on the operation that involved a new sea-to-sea... more
AirportsLockdown in Israel, partial openings for air transport
Government specified measures affecting the sector
Israel is the first country in the world that ordered a second lockdown, a fact that could not fail to arouse a certain sensation around the world. The choice of the local government also has important... more
AirportsPlanes and quarantine, UK adds 4 new countries at risk
Air transport is further reformulated
A spectrum: the possible second lockdown that United Kingdom could decide in the next few hours following the increase in coronavirus infections is defined in this way. In the meantime, the country decided... more
DefenseThe first Brazilian Gripen aircraft has flown in Brazil
The official presentation of the airplane is scheduled in October -DATA SHEET
The first Brazilian Gripen E, designated by Brazilian Air Force (FAB) as F-39 Gripen, concluded its first flight in Brazil yesterday on September 24. The aircraft flew from the airport in Navegantes to... more
AirlinesIreland. Appointment of new IAA leader doesn't convince
Diarmuid O'Conghaile will shortly manage the Irish Aviation Authority
A "very fresh" appointment that is immediately debated: to lead IAA (Irish Aviation Authority), Irish authority that regulates the country's aviation, Diarmuid O'Conghaile, current CEO of airline Malta... more
DefenseDefence. China completes military training in Tibet
Test the attack capabilities at very high altitude
As reported by Chinese media, military command of Asian Nation located in Tibet carried out a series of exercises for the training of armed forces in the autonomous region (see also the article published... more
AirlinesAir France/trade union agreement for 3640 voluntary exits
Carrier proposed this alternative to dismissal
An important reduction in ground crew: transalpine carrier Air France recently concluded an agreement with trade unions regarding the so-called "employment protection plan". This agreement was reached... more
AirlinesPlanes. El Al rejects offer to buy shares of Eli Rozenberg
In this financial operation he works on behalf of his father, who is not an Israeli citizen
His father is not an Israeli citizen and the acquisition of shares in the air carrier is not possible: this is the reason with which El Al decided to reject the offer for purchasing a substantial share... more
AirlinesTrade unions sound alarm over Ryanair CEO’s bonus pay
In the time of mass dismissals and State support provided to the airline
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) condemn the shareholders’ decision to pay out a €458,000 bonus to Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary a... more
AirportsUSA allocates 335 billion dollars for 80 airports
This plan is aimed to improve airport safety
Yesterday, on Thursday 24 September 2020, secretary of American Department of Transport, Elaine Lan Chao, formalized the allocation of 335 million dollars in favor of country's airports. These are grants... more
DefensePeru. New military transport planes could be Russian
They could replace Antonov An-32
It could be Russia to make military transport aircraft available to Peru that will in all probability replace aircraft currently supplied. The Fuerza Aérea del Perú, the South American country's air f... more
Civil aviationIATA: "2020 Annual General Meeting" will be virtual
And the "World Air Transport Summit" has been cancelled this year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the Association’s 76th "Annual General Meeting" (AGM) will take place 24 November 2020 as a virtual event, hosted by KLM Royal Dutch A... more
AirlinesHungary. Wizz Air-Air Force agreement for training
Carrier will also be able to land on a military base
Civil and military aviation can get along "in love and harmony", as evidenced by the agreement signed in last few hours by the low-cost airline Wizz Air. The Hungarian company has signed an agreement with... more
AirportsIndia, Patna airport will handle 8 million passengers every year
Local aviation minister spoke about it on Twitter
Some time ago works began to expand the terminal at Jay Prakash Narayan airport in Patna, India. Asian Nation intends to make the airport's annual capacity even more important, reaching up to 8 million... more
Civil aviationIATA and UNOCT to cooperate on countering terrorist travel
The MoU signed today during a virtual ceremony
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation with the United Nations Countering... more
Civil aviationEmbraer Commercial Aviation appoints new VP of Contracts & Asset Management
From next October 1st
Marcelo Santiago has been appointed to lead the Contracts and Asset Management team of Embraer’s commercial aviation business unit from October 1st. In this critical role he will report directly to Arjan M... more
AerospaceSeosat-Ingenio (2) starts its journey to space
It was loaded on board an Antonov 124 cargo plane
The Spanish satellite SEOSAT-Ingenio, built by Airbus, was loaded last night at the Torrejón de Ardóz air base, near Madrid, on board an Antonov 124 cargo plane to fly to the Kourou launch site. SEOSAT-Ingenio s... more
AirlinesUK, Ryanair: "Passenger tax must be eliminated"
Accusations to London concern also Covid-19
In recent weeks, CEO of low-cost airline Ryanair, Michael O'Leary, was the protagonist of eloquent statements on the current transport situation. In the last few hours he gave an interview to "Sky News",... more
HelicoptersRostec starts assembling parts for the first Russian off-shore helicopter Mi-171A3
Flight tests to start next Summer
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) started production of the first pre-production prototype of Mi-171A3 off-shore helicopter. Flight tests of the state-of-the-art rotorcraft... more
AirlinesAir Europa rescue could be among the largest in Spain
It would be a record for an Iberian carrier
The biggest ever, at least for what concerns Spain and a particular sector. Rescue of carrier Air Europa has been talked about for some time now (read also the article published by AVIONEWS) and the Spanish... more
Aerospacee-GEOS presents CLEOS
The geo-information revolution
A digital marketplace that makes use of innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to revolutionise the traditional approach to geo-information and to focus on the customer.This is the objective... more
AirlinesPlanes. Austrian Airlines and the long haul problems
Lufthansa would like to focus on another company
“Land with a rich future”: this phrase is quoted in the Austrian anthem but cannot be used to describe the current condition of Austrian Airlines. The future of this carrier is uncertain, especially whe... more
AirportsAutogrill: results for the eight months ended 31 August 2020
Airport performance still depressed -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA today reviewed and approved the consolidated revenue performance for the eight months ended 31 August 2020.The highlights are: Revenue: €1,414m (€3,190m for the... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines will be confident even without State aid
CEO Kelly does not want to reduce transport capacity
"Nothing to hide": the slogan of low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines is clear and even its CEO has decided to reveal his perspectives on the current moment of the company. Gary Kelly was interviewed in... more
CuriositiesSeptember 24, 1852: first flight of a powered airship
The inventor exploited hydrogen and carbon coke
Airship is destined to exert a timeless charm for a long time to come and today is the perfect opportunity to deepen a piece of its history. On September 24, 1852, exactly 168 years ago, the first motor-driven... more
AirportsChina approves first entry for foreign citizens
It will be necessary to have three distinct documents
Three distinct categories: China officially authorized yesterday on Wednesday 23 September 2020, the reopening of its borders to foreign citizens in possession of three fundamental documents. As announced... more
AerospaceSEOSAT/INGENIO Spanish satellite: the journey to Kourou begins
The launch scheduled in November
Today on Thursday, September 24, the Spanish optical Earth observation satellite SEOSAT/INGENIO begins its journey from Torrejón air base in Madrid (Spain) to Kourou, for a launch on a Vega rocket. SEOSAT,... more
DefenseDid Pentagon spend anti-covid funds on aircraft and weapons purchases?
According to an in-depth investigation, it is worth one billion dollars
Investigations are trademark of "Washington Post". The latest of those published by American newspaper may not have the scope of the reportage capable of unleashing the “Watergate”, but it is undoubtedly int... more
DefenseNew drones and helicopters for Iran's Navy
Delivery was preceded by an official ceremony
As reported by Iranian press, Navy of the Asian Nation received new combat drones and helicopters on Wednesday 23 September 2020. The total of remotely controlled aircraft and rotary wing machines amounts... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM Group, joint strategy between France and the Netherlands
State aid guarantees a short survival
France and the Netherlands have a common thought at the moment with regard to air transport, the rescue of Air France-KLM Group. As reported by the managing director, Benjamin Smith, during an interview... more
AirlinesAeromexico will be able to reduce aircraft rental costs
American court authorized new agreement on planes and engines
Today, on Wednesday 23 September 2020, American bankruptcy court in New York gave the green light to the plan of carrier Aeromexico to reduce the costs of renting aircraft and engines. Mexican flag airline... more
Civil aviationIATA calls for systematic COVID-19 testing before departure
It will work throught the ICAO and with health authorities to implement this solution quickly
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for the development and deployment of rapid, accurate, affordable, easy-to-operate, scalable and systematic COVID-19 testing for all passengers... more
Civil aviationICAO encourages increased alignment of national aviation recovery efforts
The declarations by its Secretary General Fang Liu
Addressing recent European (EURNAT) and South American (SAM) Directors-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) meetings, ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu reminded the national heads of civil aviation of the urgent... more
AerospacePutin suggests international treaty against weapons in space
His answer came after American and British accusations
No weapons in space and no threat of the use of force: these are the goals that the treaty promoted by Russia in these hours which involves the most important space powers involved (read also the article... more
IndustryFincantieri. Assonave meeting in Rome: shipbuilding industry already in 2019 with a drop in orders
And in the first semester 2020 and deliveries due to the global Covid-19 crisis
The General Meeting of the associated and affiliated members of ASSONAVE, the Italian shipbuilding industry association, was held in Rome, chaired by Vincenzo Petrone, to adopt the financial statements... more
IndustryFincantieri: dry dock works start for experimental vessel Zeus
It will be equipped with a fuel cell system for a zero emission navigation
The keel-laying ceremony of ZEUS (Zero Emission Ultimate Ship), an experimental fuel cell-powered marine vessel, was held today at Fincantieri shipyard in Castellammare di Stabia (Naples). The vessel,... more
ConferencesPolitecnico di Milano wins the first edition of the "Leonardo Drone Contest"
The digital award ceremony
The Politecnico di Milano won the first edition of the “Leonardo Drone Contest. An Open Innovation Challenge", a competition launched by Leonardo in collaboration with six Italian universities to promote t... more
AirlinesAir carriers. Kenya Airways needs 500 million dollars aid
The only way forward seems to be that of nationalization
"Explore the world": this sentence can be read on the website of Kenya Airways, flag carrier of African country, although before discovering every corner of the planet, the airline should put its accounts... more
AirportsEmergency landing for Air Force Two: Mike Pence aboard
It would have been a bird strike - VIDEO
In the last few hours there was some apprehension in United States after the emergency landing of Air Force Two, the Boeing C-32 that normally carries US vice president. On board was White House number... more
Civil aviationAir transport crisis and risks for refineries
European plants are most in difficulty
Crisis triggered by coronavirus is profound in any economic sector, but air transport is more concerning. This situation can also have important implications at the oil level. As analyzed today, Tuesday... more
AirlinesBeijing, more than 10 million passengers at Daxing airport
Chinese airport has been operating for just one year
A respectable flow of passengers. Beijing-Daxing International Airport has been around for exactly one year, but it can already boast impressive numbers. As reported today, on Tuesday 22 September 2020,... more
Civil aviationBoeing licenses UV wand to counter COVID-19
The industry developed portable one will inactivate viruses and bacteria on airplanes
Boeing entered into a patent and technology license with Florida-based Healthe Inc. today under which Healthe will manufacture an ultraviolet (UV) wand designed to sanitize airplane interiors. The industry... more
Civil aviationEC. "Single European Sky": for a more sustainable ATM
Next steps
The European Commission (EC) is proposing today an upgrade of the "Single European Sky" regulatory framework which comes on the heels of the European Green Deal. The objective is to modernise the management... more
AerospaceNASA publishes Artemis Plan to land first woman
Next man on Moon in 2024 - ATTACHMENT
Following a series of critical contract awards and hardware milestones, NASA has shared an update on its Artemis program, including the latest Phase 1 plans to land the first woman and the next man on... more
AirportsPlanes. UAE ready to review restrictions on Nigerian visas
Tension between the two countries lasts from August
After about a month and a half, tension between United Arab Emirates and Nigeria could ease: in August, Asian nation was forced to specify the reasons for the travel ban imposed on citizens of the African... more