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AirportsIndra has deployed passenger temperature control systems
In thirteen Spanish airports, included the busiest ones
Aena has entrusted Indra with the deployment of the passenger temperature control system using thermographic cameras already in operations in thirteen of its airports, including the busiest ones both in... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines, big losses in the second quarter
American aircraft must face flights restrictions
Skies are friendly for United Airlines (like its claim says) but it’s not the same for last financial numbers. Company announced details of 2020 second quarter. These 3 months were so difficult, maybe t... more
IndustryNaviris to develop feasibility study for the upgrade of the "Horizon" frigates
The Fincantieri-Naval Group jv signed agreement with Occar
Today, Naviris, the 50/50 owned joint-venture by Fincantieri and Naval Group, has signed a contract with OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) for a feasibility study on the mid-life upgrade... more
AccidentsColombia, helicopter crashes during anti-guerrilla mission
Aircraft was exploring a rural area with drugs plantations
Colombian Army talked about an accident happened yesterday close to Inirida river, in Guaviare State. A Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter crashed during an explorative mission against guerrillas. Army... more
Finance and economyLockheed Martin reports 2Q2020 results
The highlights
Lockheed Martin reports second quarter 2020 results.The highlights are: Net sales of $16.2 billionNet earnings of $1.6 billion, or $5.79 per shareGenerated cash from operations of $2.2 billionAchieved... more
AccidentsAruba, Dutch military helicopter crashes in the sea
Accident happened 12 km from the coast but causes are uncertain: PM Rutte expressed his grief
A Dutch military helicopter crashed during a flight on Caribbean Sea, next to Aruba Island. It was an aircraft for naval attack NH-90, crashed for uncertain reasons two days ago. Sadly there were two dead... more
DefenseSyria, Israeli missiles strike regime’s targets
Syrian defences intercepted at least 6 rockets in al-Kiswah
Israel would have launched at least 6 missiles to strike some targets of Syrian regime and Iranian allies. Syrian defences intercepted these rockets in Golan air space, local sources referred. Twitter... more
AirlinesLufthansa and Belgian Government found agreement to save Brussels Airlines
Deutsche company and Brussels are discussing this subject from several days
Future of Brussels Airlines could be less uncertain. Belgian carrier has a lot of structural problems, but local sources report about a final agreement between Brussels and Lufthansa for its saving. This... more
AirlinesAirplanes. India, Covid-19 pandemic urges Indigo to fire staff
Few passengers in Asian country: Gurgaon based company annonunces measures
Layoffs and new airplanes to prepare. Indigo, one of the most important private carrier of India, annonunced yesterday that 10% staff will be fired due to coronavirus. Situation was serious at the beginning... more
HelicoptersFAA approves Lycoming’s EIS on Robinson Helicopters
Installed on the R-22 and R-44 aircraft purchased after last mid January
R-22 and R-44 helicopters purchased after January 15th 2020 will be outfitted with Lycoming’s recently certified Electronic Ignition System (EIS). This offers increased reliability, improved starting c... more
AerospaceAirbus signs contract for Skynet 6A satellite
With UK Ministry of Defence
Airbus Defence and Space has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to extend and enhance the Skynet fleet. This will involve the development, manufacture, cyber protection, assembly,... more
IndustryEmbraer: aircraft deliveries in 2Q20
The firm order backlog totaled USD 15.4 billion
Embraer delivered a total of 17 jets in the second quarter of 2020, of which four were commercial aircraft and 13 were executive jets (nine light and four large). As of June 30, the firm order backlog... more
Science and technologyAirbus starts Hamburg aircraft deliveries with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The company has established SAF flights with its Beluga airplane since December 2019
Airbus is expanding its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) operations, now including aircraft deliveries from its site in Hamburg, Germany. Air Transat took delivery of two brand new A-321LR on lease from... more
Civil aviationACI EUROPE and EASA sign cooperation agreement
As airport industry publishes guidelines for a healthy passenger experience
Olivier Jankovec, Director General of Airports Council International Europe (ACI EUROPE), and Patrick Ky, Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), today signed a groundbreaking... more
Defense"IRINI" operation: the flagship ITS "San Giorgio" joins the operation
But also airplanes, helicopters, Uav and submarine
The Italian ship, ITS "San Giorgio", has joined Operation EUNAVFOR MED "IRINI" as its flagship. From the vessel, the Force Commander, Italian Rear Admiral Ettore Socci, commands the naval and air assets... more
Civil aviationItalian Enav: air traffic in July doubles over June
With a peak volume last Friday
Flights in Italy continue to display a steady and progressive growth trend. In the first half of July, flights over the Italian skies more than doubled compared to June. From July 1st to the 15th ENAV... more
AerospaceAirbus expands its Space Data Highway with second satellite
It has completed its tests and is now ready to start operational services
The EDRS-C satellite, the second node of Airbus’ Space Data Highway constellation, completed its commissioning tests on 15th July 2020 and is now ready to start operational services. Following its successful l... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament. Question on Publicity article by the easyJet detrimental to tourism in Calabria-Italy
By Vincenzo Sofo (ID)
"Parliamentary questions 23 June 2020 E-003724/2020/rev.1Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 138Vincenzo Sofo (ID) Subject: Publicity article by the airline easyJet detrimental to t... more
AirlinesEmirates and Etihad Airways resume connections from Munich to Gulf Region
The two carriers will use Boeing airplanes
Brief. Relaunch of flights from Munich to the Gulf: the Arabic Airline Emirates is now again flying from Munich to Dubai. A B-777 airplane will be used for these flights, which will depart Munich on Wednesdays,... more
AirportsEuropean airports revise recovery projection to 2024
Whilst reporting only marginal traffic increase for June
ACI EUROPE reported today that passenger traffic across the European airport network stood at -93% in June compared to the same period last year - a marginal improvement over the previous month (May 2020:... more
MuseumsPrimoco UAV donated two aircraft to Czech museums
They are unique machines associated with many local championships
The Czech company Primoco UAV donated two Primoco UAV One 150 unmanned aircraft to Czech museums, specifically the Military Historical Institute of the Army of the Czech Republic and its Aviation Museum... more
UAS-DronesCamcopter S-100 RPAS and Nordic Unmanned monitor ship emissions
For EMSA in Denmark
Schiebel, together with partner Nordic Unmanned, is supporting the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) and the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (DEPA) by using the CAMCOPTER S-100 to monitor ship emissions... more
AirlinesAlitalia resumes direct Rome-Boston services from today
Operated three times a week
Alitalia has resumed direct services between Rome and Boston today. Its first flight to Boston-Logan airport departed from Rome-Fiumicino at 10:20 am (local time) this morning.The service to Boston is... more
HelicoptersItalian order highlights continuing success of ACH-160 helicopter
The multi-role twin engine H-160 has been granted its type certificate by the EASA
Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) has won a new order for its latest ACH-160 aircraft, announced just days after the H-160 achieved certification.This new order, placed by an experienced Italian operator... more
Tilt-rotorsPlane-helicopter. Bell Boeing delivers first V-22 Osprey to Japan
It becomes first international operator with tiltrotor capabilities
Bell Boeing delivered the first V-22 Osprey tiltrotor (airplane-helicopter) to Camp Kisarazu in Japan in the last days, but communicated it only yesterday. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) is... more
Civil aviationCoronavirus: European Commission strengthens preparedness for future outbreaks
Immediate short-term measures presented
The European Commission (EC) has presented today immediate short-term measures to strengthen EU health preparedness for COVID-19 outbreaks. The EC has from the outset coordinated the exchange of information... more
AirlinesHelvetic Airways upgrades Embraer E2 aircraft order
The original one was announced in September 2018 -DATA SHEET
Helvetic Airways has signed a commitment with Embraer to convert four of their remaining firm orders to the larger E-195E2 aircraft. The original order, for 12 E-190E2s with purchase rights for a further... more
AirlinesState aid: European Commission approves Dutch plans to provide support to KLM
For EUR 3.4 billion in urgent liquidity
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3.4 billion Dutch aid measure consisting of a State guarantee on loans and a subordinated State loan to KLM to provide urgent liquidity t... more
Civil aviationCovid-19. EC proposes derogation for 2020-21 to the "SES" performance and charging scheme
Given the consequences of the pandemic outbreak
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance company) informs that the European Commission (EC) has published a proposal to its Member States to undertake exceptional measures for the years 2020-2021 of the third reference... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament. Question on airlines and consumer rights, cancellations and failure to give refunds
By Ignazio Corrao and Mario Furore
"Parliamentary questions 10 July 2020 P-004126/2020Priority question for written answer to the Commission Rule 138Ignazio Corrao (NI), Mario Furore (NI) Subject: Airlines and consumer rights: canc... more
AirportsUnited Airlines reinstates three flights a week from Munich to Washington
Additional flights to Newark are to be added in the August
Short news. From Munich across the pond: effective immediately, US carrier United Airlines is resuming its flight connection to Washington. A B-787/9 airplane will take off for the American capital at... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in June 2020
Passenger numbers remain at very low levels
In June 2020, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) served a total of 599,314 passengers, representing a 90.9 percent decline year-on-year. For the first six months of 2020, accumulated passenger traffic at FRA decreased... more
Civil aviationEasa-Eurocontrol: new joint unit cements cooperation
The Office is designed to improve the efficiency of the two organisations’ joint activities
Director General EUROCONTROL Eamonn Brennan and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Executive Director Patrick Ky together officially opened the joint EASA-EUROCONTROL Technical and Coordination... more
Civil aviationNew ICAO iPACKs to provide important support to States
During COVID-19 pandemic
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) has introduced a new series of implementation packages or ‘iPACKs’ to support States’ aviation response, recovery, and resilience efforts during COVID-19. The... more
Fair and showsAircraft. "AirVenture 2020" is officially cancelled
But "EAA Spirit of Aviation Week" will take place
To next year 2021 from July 26 to August 1st more
HelicoptersFirst AW-169 basic training helicopter delivered to the Italian Army
Over 220 aircraft sold to customers worldwide
Leonardo announced today the delivery of the first of two AW-169 basic training twin engine helicopters to the Italian Army during an official ceremony held at the 2nd Rgt. AVES ‘Sirio’ based in Lamezia Ter... more
HelicoptersKazan Helicopters has certified the Ansat simulator
According to international standards
Kazan Helicopters of the Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) has received positive qualification of Ansat helicopter training simulator's compatibility to international... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Airbus forms team to deliver Australian industry capability
Proposal to generate over AUD250 million of economic benefits -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters has joined hands with over 20 Australian partners to form Team Nightjar, as the consortium launches its solution to Project "LAND 2097" Phase 4. Under this Project, the Commonwealth... more
AirlinesAlitalia will operate over 1,600 weekly flights in August
It will resume services with Sardinia to and from Linate airport from next July 24
Alitalia will increase number of flights in August, when the airline will operate a total of over 1,600 flights per week, 24% more than in July and more than double compared to those operated in June.Its... more
Civil aviationIATA: post-COVID-19 green recovery must embrace Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Its call comes on the eve of the IEA Clean Energy Transitions Summit
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized the aviation industry’s commitment to its emissions reduction goals and called for the International Energy Agency (IEA) to prioritize investment i... more
AirlinesSmooth reopening of external EU borders jeopardised by uncoordinated national measures
Examples of diverging implementation of the EU Council recommendations include seven States
Despite agreeing at EU Council level to a scientific-based approach and endorsing their own “white list”1 recommendation just one week ago, EU States are adopting extremely diverging lists. As a result, the... more
Civil aviationICAO: cabin crew to be better equipped to prevent human trafficking
With the launch of the new on-line training to support the implementation of the guidelines
United Nations efforts to prevent trafficking in persons took an important step forward yesterday, with the launch of the new online training to support the implementation of the ICAO-OHCHR Guidelines... more
UAS-DronesGerman Bundeswehr renews Service Contracts for Heron 1 UAS systems
In operation in Afghanistan and Mali
Airbus Defence and Space and the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) have signed a renewed service contract agreement for Heron 1 Unmanned Aerial... more
AirlinesBoc Aviation: operational data for the 2Q2020
Transactions Summary
BOC Aviation Limited announces its operational transactions for the second quarter ended 30 June 2020 and as at 30 June 2020.Transactions Summary:A total fleet of 571 airplanes owned, managed and on orderAn... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAV signed contract with Swiss service provider for ATM platform
Born from an Italo-French project, the Coflight is innovative and sustainable technology to all flyers
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) announces that its CEO Paolo Simioni has signed yesterday an agreement with DSNA, the French air traffic control service provider, for the common provision and... more
IndustryFrance relies on Airbus for the maintenance of its coastal surveillance system
An over 20 yearlong collaboration between the French Navy and industry for safer oceans
The French authorities have renewed the maintenance contract of the French Coastal Surveillance System, Spationav, building on an over 20 yearlong successful collaboration between the French Navy and Airbus... more
AirportsIATA: traveller survey reveals COVID-19 concerns
Identified top three ones at the airport and on board aircraft -ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released public opinion research showing the willingness to travel being tempered by concerns over the risks of catching COVID-19 during air travel. The... more
AirlinesBulgaria Air: additional flights operated in July and August
The carrier has recovered 65% of its frequencies and operates regularly routes in Europe
The national carrier Bulgaria Air continues to restore its flight schedule, and in July and August it even adds new additional frequencies to its flights to some of the most preferred transfer points in... more
UAS-DronesSafer unmanned aircraft with project of Politecnico di Milano
The three year plan, launched in 2017, had two main objectives
Using remotely piloted aircraft is one of the main challenges faced by the aerospace industry in recent decades, with a growing number of applications for both military and civilian use. To guarantee the... more
HelicoptersUS EMS operator contracts for first IFR-certified AW-119 helicopter
Life Link III will receive it in 3Q2021
Leonardo announced today that the EMS operator Life Link III, based in the upper-midwest United States, has placed an order for one IFR-certified AW-119 single engine helicopter with a future option for... more