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Civil aviationPlanes and transport. IATA (2): sluggish improvement in passenger demand continues in July
The international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger demand in July (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs), continued at critically low levels--79.8% below July 2019... more
DefenseMbda Italia: Lorenzo Mariani new managing director
Starting from today
Starting from today, on September 1st, 2020, Lorenzo Mariani has become Executive Group Director Sales & Business Development of MBDA and Managing Director of MBDA Italia. Reporting directly to Eric Béranger,... more
AirlinesAirports, Aer Lingus ready to leave Ireland
Local media talk insistently about the disengagement from Shannon's current base
“Irish sky is an ocean of clouds and light”: not even this poetic phrase by Italian singer Fiorella Mannoia could lead to a rethinking of the airline Aer Lingus on the choice of disengagement from the... more
Civil aviationICAO and UNOCT concluded agreement to curb terrorist mobility
Through the global exchange of API-PNR data
ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu joined UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) Under-Secretary-General Vladimir Voronkov in formalizing an important new Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) yesterday, aimed at... more
AirlinesSan Francisco Airport: trend of international flights continues in August
More destinations restored, airlines increase flight frequency
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) continued to welcome the resumption of non-stop flights from international airlines in August 2020, including the following:August 1st:Aeromexico resumed flights... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. IATA: cargo demand stable in July
Capacity remains constrained
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in July showing air cargo demand is stable but at lower levels than 2019. While there is some month-to-month... more
AirlinesPlanes. Dubai, € 1.6 billion to support Emirates
This liquidity injection was learned from a bond prospectus
Emirates, flagship airline of the Arab Emirate of Dubai, needed a breath of fresh air and certainly not for the typical climate of its reference country. In last few hours, local government decided to... more
AirlinesFirst flight Tel Aviv-Abu Dhabi (2), anti-missile system on board
This advanced technology allows to deflect rockets
An historic first time to be explored in every detail: Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi have never been so close as at this moment, after first flight ever from Israel took off this morning and headed to the Emirate... more
AirlinesAir India, government aims at privatization by the end of 2020
Asian airline is considered a cause for concern
Hope is the last to die and this is also what Hardeep Singh Puri, Indian Civil Aviation Minister thinks. Asian country is facing, among various urgencies, that of Air India, national carrier at the center... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers, Avianca saved thanks to maxi-loan
Colombian government intervened in the last few hours
Bailout in extremis. Despite some perplexity and hesitation, Colombian Government decided to save the national airline Avianca with a loan of 370 million dollars. The petition presented by the carrier... more
AerospaceItaly-Argentina, Saocom 1B satellite in orbit
Launch is part of a project that involves the two countries - VIDEO
Italy and Argentina are joining forces in a space cooperation project called Siasge (Italian-Argentine system of satellites for emergency management): yesterday evening, on Sunday August 30, 2020, it was... more
Civil aviationNew H-145/135 helicopter simulator joins training fleet of LAT
FFS Level D available at center in Frankfurt
Ready for training: Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) puts its first own helicopter simulator into service after receiving approval from the German Federal Aviation Authority. A new Level D full-flight... more
AirlinesFirst historic flight from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi
Delegation on board will sign peace between the two countries
An important commercial air link which for the moment cannot be purchased by the general public. During today's morning, on Monday August 31, 2020, there was the first historic Tel Aviv-Abu Dhabi flight.... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo continues aircraft fleet modernization
Carrier welcomes its eighth B-777F plane in Frankfurt
A brand-new B-777F aircraft landed at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) today on Monday, 31 August, at 7:26 local time. The cargo with registration D-ALFH was in flight for 9 hours and 24 minutes after its take-off... more
Civil defense"European Rotors": firefighting is one of the show's main topics
Dedicated discussions and trainings to be offered from industry experts
Forest fires are no longer privative issue of southern Europe. Climate change and the increasing awareness of the general public about the economic and social value of nature have brought forest fires... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines will lay off nearly three thousand pilots
Unions on a war footing after announcement
Almost three thousand layoffs: this is the dramatic and inevitable decision that United Airlines is about to take. The Chicago-based company is at the center of journalistic insights today, on Friday August... more
AirportsChina, new airport launches operations in Yulin
In this region there are now eight stopovers
New Chinese airports are now popping up like mushrooms. Last one in chronological order opened this morning, Friday 28 August 2020, and it's that of Yulin, a city located in the autonomous region of Guangxi... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group: ticket costs reimbursed to passengers
This week 140,000 refund applications were processed and paid out
Brief news. In the current year, the airlines in the Lufthansa Group have so far reimbursed over 2.5 billion euros to a total of 5.6 million customers (as of August 24, 2020). In the last seven days alone,... more
AirlinesCelera 500L, "bullet plane" for private flights, unveiled after years
There have been many rumors and hypotheses since 2017
A lot of noise, but not for anything: after years of mystery and hypotheses (some, to be honest, rambling), Celera 500L, a bullet-shaped plane sighted for the first time in 2017, was revealed. It is undoubtedly... more
HelicoptersCamcopter S-100: carried out off-shore UAV flight for Equinor
The exercise simulated the scenario of a requirement for spare parts -VIDEO
Schiebel, together with partner Nordic Unmanned, successfully demonstrated to Norwegian energy company Equinor the cargo delivery capability of its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) CAMCOPTER S-100 to off-shore... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers, 1/2 billion losses for Norwegian Air Shuttle
Covid-19 had a heavy impact in the first half
“Isn't good Norwegian wood?”: The Beatles wondered, humming the lines of the song “Norwegian wood”. For the low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle, instead, the situation is not good at all, as confirm... more
AirlinesLufthansa: change in its supervisory board
Two new members appointed
It is agreed, among other things, within the stabilization package of the Economic Stabilisation Fund (WSF) of the Federal Republic of Germany for Deutsche Lufthansa AG, that the Federal Government may... more
AirportsColombia approves resumption of international air connections
Request was sent to the Ministry of Health
In the last few hours Colombia officially authorized resumption of international flights, with a gradual reactivation starting from next September 1st. Mnistry of Health of the South American country gave... more
AirlinesRyanair appeals against Tap Air Portugal rescue
Flag carrier's aid was not welcome
Ireland against Portugal or rather Ryanair against Tap. Low-cost airline has openly contested the rescue plan guaranteed by Lisbon for Tap Air Portugal, the Lusitanian national airline. Aid amounts to... more
AirportsSuccess for first flight AG-50 light sport aircraft
New plane got off the ground for 12 minutes -VIDEO
First time can be never forgotten: at 8:38 am (local time) yesterday, Wednesday August 26, 2020, the Lingyan AG-50, the Chinese-made new generation light sports aircraft, took off. The maiden flight was... more
AirlinesIATA: travellers face risk of penalties for refusing to wear face covering
It is a key recommendation of the ICAO guidance for safe operations during the pandemic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is appealing to all travellers to wear face covering during the travel journey for the safety of all passengers and crew during COVID-19.Wearing face... more
Finance and economyRolls-Royce: 2020 half year results
Decisive actions in response to COVID-19
Rolls-Royce unveiled today the 2020 half year results. Decisive actions in response to COVID-19 Significant H1 impact from COVID-19; timing and shape of industry recovery remains uncertain Successful ex... more
AirlinesPlanes and carriers, Lufthansa will not accept other State aids
Forecasts for September and October remain negative
Can the crisis triggered by the coronavirus be tackled without financial support? Air carrier Lufthansa would like to answer yes to this question or at least it is sure to be able to overcome the difficult... more
DefenseChina launches two missiles after intercepting American spy plane
Rockets were a clear warning to Washington
Alleged violation of the airspace by an American spy plane in China had immediate consequences. Beijing assumed the presence of a Lockheed U-2 near the South China Sea and decided to launch two missiles... more
AirlinesAlitalia, divorce from Delta Airlines is closer
Lufthansa continues to be the preferred partner
Italian divorce: marriage between Alitalia and carrier Delta Airlines does not have to be done, at least according to what was reported this morning by “Milano Finanza”. Financial partnership for the fut... more
AirlinesAir France, voluntary exit for 365 pilots
Airline will guarantee 13 months' salary
“Voluntary exit” and thirteen months' salary: these are the terms of the agreement between Air France and trade unions, as announced last June. Employment plan is about to start, as reported by French med... more
Fair and showsRussian Helicopters: development of modern shipborne aircraft
A contract signed during "Army 2020"
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of the Rostec state corporation) has signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense for the development of a modern shipborne aircraft. A signing ceremony... more
AirlinesThe corona crisis has sharply weakened Avinor's results
Grants from the Norwegian government ensures continued operation
The demand for national and international flights is greatly reduced due to the measures to limit the spread of the Covid-19 infection. The airlines have adjusted route production and, like Avinor, implemented... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic creditors agree to bailout
London High Court is due to be pronounced on 2 September
The long-awaited agreement that airline Virgin Atlantic was willing to better understand what its future will be finally arrived. Creditors accepted the rescue plan of Richard Branson's company, an agreement... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines, 19,000 layoffs since 1 October
It is 14% of the airline's workforce
Covid-19 does not look anyone in the face and even in the aviation sector it does not give discounts to companies, large or small. The main consequence of the health emergency in this sector is a lower... more
AirlinesPlanes. Air India bailout, new extension for offers
Sale of the airline's shares began in January
March, April, June, August and now also October: for Air India the fifth consecutive postponement has arrived as regards the deadline for the presentation of expressions of interest in the flag carrier... more
AirlinesCovid: Transavia worried about increased infections among the crew
Dutch airline informed workers involved
Exasperated alarmism never leads to anything good, but there is a minimum of concern among employees of Transavia Airlines, Dutch carrier that has to deal with an increasing number of infections related... more
Fair and showsRostec to deliver Mi-26T2 helicopter to the Russian MES
The contract signed during the "Army 2020"
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec) and the local Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) agreed on the delivery of the first heavy Mi-26T2 helicopter to the department's needs. The contract... more
DefenseIndia will respond with missiles to Chinese airspace violations
Tensions between two countries along the Lac are very strong
Air defense missiles and enhanced surveillance: tension between China and India is very high, after Indian Army decided to deploy troops equipped with portable rockets near the LAC (Line of Actual Control),... more
AirportsSwitzerland, first launch in history from an electric plane
World record also concerns carbon dioxide emissions
There is always a first time and the one in which Raphaël Domjan became the protagonist is really curious. The name is that of the founder of SolarStratos, a project aimed at flying a solar-powered plane... more
Fair and showsRussian Helicopters to supply two Mi-38 to the Ministry of Defense
A ceremony held at the "ARMY-2020" event in Moscow
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) signed a contract with the Ministry of Defense for supplying two Mi-38 aircraft with a highly comfortable cabin. A ceremony to mark... more
IndustryRR: reducing emissions of next generation engines
The company takes next step in sustainability
Rolls-Royce (RR) has started its latest phase of testing on its low-emissions technology for its next generation of engines.An ALECSys (Advanced Low Emissions Combustion System) demonstrator engine –with t... more
HelicoptersTHC purchases 10 H-125 helicopters
The contract as part of its commitment to expand its fleet and services
The Helicopter Company (THC), which is fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, announced in the last days that it has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus Helicopters to purchase... more
AirlinesCOVID-19. Qantas and Jetstar ground handling services
Initiatives affecting its operations at airports across Australia
As part of its COVID recovery plan, the Qantas Group has today informed its people and relevant unions of initiatives affecting its ground handling operations at airports across Australia.Qantas and Jetstar... more
AirlinesSAS: 3Q2020 results
Continued negative impact of COVID-19 -ATTACHMENT
SAS announced today the results in the 3Q2020.The highlights are: May 2020–July 2020Revenue: MSEK 2,507 (13,401)Income before tax (EBT): MSEK -2,071 (1,490)Income before tax and items affecting comparability: MS... more
HelicoptersFirst H-125 advanced helicopter delivered to US CBP
Of 16 aircraft uniquely configured for Air and Maritime Operations (Amo)
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. (AHI) has delivered the first of 16 new H-125 helicopters uniquely configured for US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO). AMO collaborated with... more
DefenseTension between Belarus and Lithuania after airspace violation
Baltic country summoned the ambassador from Minsk
During today's morning, on Monday August 24, 2020, foreign ministry of Lithuania summoned the ambassador of Belarus following an alleged violation of the airspace of the Baltic country. As reported by... more
Fair and showsRussian Helicopters presents its products at the "Army-2020"
The International Military-Technical Forum in the Moscow from August 23-29
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) demonstrates a wide range of military helicopters at the International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2020" that takes place in the... more
CargoTest: cargo transport on large drone aircraft completed in China
Experimental flight was called a success
SF Express, a Chinese company active in delivery services, has successfully completed the experimental test for freight transport by drone. The remotely piloted aircraft used in this case is, as reported... more
IndustryFincantieri and Msc Crociere: float out of Msc Seashore
New flagship to feature the latest and most advanced environmental technology
The float out of MSC Seashore took place last Thursday at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. This is a major milestone in ship building as it is the first time a new vessel touches water and... more