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IndustryM-345 new jet trainer aircraft ready for the global market
The DAAA (the Italian Ministry of Defence) has issued the "Initial Certification" -VIDEO
It is close to entering into service with the Italian Air Force, and future aircraft of the Italian Air Force acrobatic team "Frecce Tricolori" more
Finance and economyIAG (BA and Iberia): 1Q2020 financial results
Gallego will succeed Walsh as Group CEO in September -ATTACHMENT
International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG, that includes British Airways and Iberia carriers) presented yesterday Group consolidated results for the three months to March 31, 2020. The results for... more
IndustryAirbus aircraft: orders and deliveries in April 2020
12 A-320neo Family units were delivered last month
Airbus informs about its orders and deliveries in April 2020. The month in review: April 2020The industry logged net orders last month for nine commercial aircraft from its A-320 product line from Avolon.By... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: good start to the year with orders
COVID-19 impact began in March; not yet able to quantify effects in 2020 -ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors (BoD), convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, examined and unanimously approved the results of the first quarter 2020The highlights of the results... more
Finance and economyLufthansa negotiates stabilization package for the Group
For EUR 9 billion
Deutsche Lufthansa is negotiating a stabilization package for 9 billion euros with the Federal Economic Stabilization Fund (Wirtschaftsstabilisierungsfonds - WSF) to finance the Lufthansa Group. The negotiations... more
DefenseThe EU EUNAVFOR Med "Irini" operation commenced its activities at sea
With the French naval vessel and a maritime patrol aircraft by Luxembourg
Other special assets necessary to carry out the operation’s tasks, such as submarines, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Airborne Early Warning aircraft, are also expected to support the operation, offered by Member States on an occasional basis more
AirportsFraport Group: 1Q2020 results
Outlook remains uncertain
In the first three months of 2020, the business of airport operator Fraport was heavily impacted by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. For the first time since the Group’s IPO in 2001, its net profit (... more
Civil aviationIATA: to support African travel and tourism sector
Five bodies have launched an appeal to international community
Five international air transport and tourism bodies have launched an appeal to international financial institutions, country development partners and international donors to support Africa’s Travel & T... more
IndustryPlanes. Mitsubishi and Bombardier: agreed transaction to acquisition of CRJ program
To be operated under new name of MHI RJ Aviation Group upon 1, June, 2020
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Bombardier Inc. (Bombardier) of Canada have agreed that all closing conditions have been met and the transaction pertaining to the acquisition of Canadair Regional... more
Finance and economyLeonardo signed new credit facilities to strengthen the Group’s liquidity
For EUR 2 billion
Leonardo signed yesterday new credit facilities with a pool of international banks for € 2 billion. These facilities, together with cash in hand and existing credit lines, result in a total liquidity f... more
AirlinesAircraft. Aeroflot will offer three-year coupons and discounts for missed flights due to Covid
The Russian airline announces new details on passenger compensation
According to the Russian civil aviation authority writes today, the national airline Aeroflot has announced more details on the vouchers it will offer to passengers whose travel plans have been interrupted... more
Civil aviationICAO issues new guidance on COVID-19 aviation safety risks
The Organization will host a webinar to introduce the handbook -ATTACHMENT
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) has developed a new publication aimed at helping countries to address the aviation safety risks arising due to the global effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.Produced... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines: is it worthwhile to save it at all costs?
And while the carrier dismantles a fifth of the fleet, Lufthansa considers the situation
The German "Handelsblatt" asks in a short article published today, and in all probability also Lufthansa, the parent company of Austrian Airlines (AUA), that as the tabloid writes is "with its back against... more
AerospaceSentinel-6A satellite gets an earful
Acoustic noise test simulates sound impact during rocket launch
Earth observation satellite Sentinel-6A is currently getting an earful. Airbus space engineers are ‘bombarding’ the latest satellite for the European environment and security programme ‘Copernicus’ with so... more
SecurityIATA: masks for passengers and crew but it opposes onboard social distancing
Evidence suggests that the risk of transmission on board aircraft is low - ATTACHMENTS
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) supports the wearing of face coverings for passengers and masks for crew while on board aircraft as a critical part of a layered approach to biosecurity... more
Civil aviationPlanes. First direct connection Madrid-Tehran after 16 years
The pandemic flight brought Iranian citizens home
Unfortunately, a historic flight marked by the Covid-19 virus, the one that brought a group of Iranians to Spain back home on Monday. The extraordinary thing is that it is the first direct air connection... more
AirportsMissiles land in the Baghdad airport area
No claims and the attack caused no damage
The Iraqi press reports about a series of explosions that took place today in the Baghdad international airport area. It would be the launch of 3 Katyusha missiles that landed in and around the airport,... more
IndustryPhoto. Atitech continues its maintenance activity on aircraft
A tweet published yesterday from its hangar
Photo. From Atitech official twitter account: "We are an independent MRO located in Naples. We provide heavy maintenance services to the most diffused kind of airplanes".A-320' skin replacement in progress,... more
Science and technologyIndra and Microsoft migrate ATM to the cloud; first phase completed
A second one will assess migration of other services (surveillance, communications and drones)
Indra and Microsoft have successfully completed the first phase of the project to locate and operate from Microsoft Azure cloud platform. This milestone strengthens Indra’s strategy that already has so... more
AerospaceAirbus: signed contract for new Bartolomeo platform
With Xenesis and to space-test optical communication terminal aboard facility on ISS
Airbus and Xenesis have signed a contract for a payload slot on the International Space Station (ISS) Bartolomeo platform for the demonstration of their Xen-Hub optical communication space terminal, a... more
DefenseThe Russian Army will receive over 30 missile modules within the year
Tornado-G and Tornado-S Mlrs types
The Russian Armed Forces will receive more than 30 new multiple launch missile systems (MLRs) from the new Tornado family this year. The defense ministry announced it last Sunday. "The delivery of over... more
AccidentsSSJ-100 plane crash in Moscow: the captain defends himself
Exactly one year after the tragedy that killed 41 of the people on board - VIDEO
It was a tragedy that many remember, whose frames are imprinted in the many videos that went viral: Aeroflot's Superjet SSJ-100/95B stopped on the runway at Moscow-Sheremetyevo airport, around the flames,... more
ReportPandemic: reductions in American airline companies
The US does not escape the crisis, and cuts and layoffs start from airlines, industries and satellite activities
We already know about the measures taken worldwide for the pandemic emergency, the air transport industry is suffering, and satellite activities, on a global level, and even America does not escape the... more
ReportSyrian defense intercepts Israeli air raid
Target military deposits of Al-Safira, and Aleppo, where the dead on the ground would be 14
The Arab-Syrian agency "SANA" reports today citing military sources, that the Syrian defense intercepted an unknown number of Israeli planes, which targeted military deposits in the Al-Safira region, southeast... more
Science and technologyFincantieri and University of Genoa launch 4 PhD projects
Within the framework of the convention signed last November
Within the framework of the convention signed last November by Paolo Comanducci, Dean of the Genoa University and Giuseppe Bono, CEO of the Fincantieri Group, to promote and fund experimental and educational... more
DefenseFurther Identification Friend/Foe (IFF) electronics to Japan
Contract signed to provide equipment for four platforms of the Japanese Armed Forces
Leonardo has signed a contract worth around €5M with prime-contractor Japan Radio Company to provide Mode 5-capable Identification Friend/Foe (IFF) equipment for four platforms operated by the Japan G... more
AirlinesAlitalia: service with New York suspended
Pending the improvement of the epidemiological picture
Alitalia announces that it has proceeded with the suspension of the Rome-Fiumicino/New York-"JFK" service from today 5 to 31 May due to the marked slowdown in demand recorded in the last ten days of April... more
CargoIATA/UPU warn of air capacity shortage
And urged governments to support the movement of mail by air during the COVID-19 crisis
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) warned that air capacity for postal services is insufficient and urged governments to do more to support the movement... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space selected by Dynetics to partner in the “back to the Moon” challenge
On-board an industrial consortium developing the NASA Human Landing system -VIDEO
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%),has been selected by Dynetics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, serving as prime contractor, to partnerfor the study... more
DefenseFincantieri: to build the new U.S. navy frigates
The subsidiary Fincantieri Marinette Marine has been awarded this highly prestigious result
The U.S. Department of Defense awarded Fincantieri U.S. subsidiary, Marinette Marine (FMM), a nearly 800 million dollars contract for the concept design and construction of the first-in-class guided m... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes everyone Happy Labor Day (at home)
The Agency will reopen regularly next Monday on May 4 (Phase 2 emergency in Italy)
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, reporters and fans of social networks that it will be closed tomorrow, on May 1st, on the occasion of Labor Day.The agency will reopen regularly with the diffusion... more
Civil aviation1.5 billion fewer international air travellers this year
According to latest ICAO forecast
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) issued its first complete 2020 air passenger forecast today, revealing that airlines may be faced with 1.5 billion fewer international air travellers this... more
Civil aviationACI-IATA: call for urgent financial assistance
To protect jobs and operations
Financial relief will assist the industry to lay foundation for a balanced recovery more
Science and technologyAirbus: solution to use aircraft for cargo operations during pandemic
A modification developed for A-330 and A-350 airplanes
Airbus is developing a modification for A-330 and A-350 family aircraft which will enable airlines to install freight pallets directly onto the cabin floor seat tracks, after removal of the economy-class... more
AirlinesAlitalia extends daily cargo flights with China
For another week
40 million protective face masks and other medical supplies transported with 17 cargo services operated to and from Shanghai and Guangzhou more
Civil aviationICAO Council establishes COVID-19 Aviation Recovery Task Force
Its President Salvatore Sciacchitano at the first meeting of it yesterday
In response to the serious impacts being felt across the international civil aviation sector as a result of COVID-19, and the need for wide-ranging government and industry coordination to help reconnect... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports first-quarter results
Significantly impacted by COVID-19 and the B-737 MAX aircraft grounding
Boeing reported yesterday the first-quarter results.The highlights are: Financial results significantly impacted by COVID-19 and the 737 MAX aircraft groundingRevenue of $16.9 billion, GAAP loss per share... more
AerospaceGuyana space launch base to re-open in May
Vega return to flight with SSMS (VV16) scheduled by the middle of June
Avio informs that CNES (the French Space Agency) and Arianespace have communicated yesterday the gradual re-opening of the Guyana Space Center, starting from the 11 of May. The space center in Kourou had... more
AirportsMedical protective equipment arriving at Munich Airport
The current average of 20 cargo flights each day
Against the backdrop of the coronavirus crisis, Munich Airport is becoming increasingly important for the transportation of relief supplies and personal protective equipment. Among the current average... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. IATA: passenger demand plunges in March
As travel restrictions take hold
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) dived 52.9% compared... more
PeopleEuropean Commission appoints new head of representation in Italy
Antonio Parenti will assume his office next June 1st, 2020
Antonio Parenti has been appointed today as Head of the European Commission's Representation in Italy. In this function, he will act as the official representative of the European Commission in Italy under... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports 1Q 2020 results
Market environment strongly impacted by COVID-19 situation -ATTACHMENT
Airbus reported today consolidated financial results for its first quarter (Q1) ended 31 March 2020.The highlights are: Market environment strongly impacted by COVID-19 situation, particularly in commercial... more
CargoAirplanes. IATA: immediate and severe air cargo capacity crunch
Slow recovery
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March air cargo performance demonstrating a severe capacity shortfall. Global demand, measured in Cargo Tonne Kilometers (CTKs), fell... more
AirportsAci Europe calls upon Transport Ministers for full EU coordination
Restoring air connectivity: the way forward
With European States now working on the progressive lifting of confinement measures, ACI EUROPE has today called for full EU coordination and alignment on how current restrictions to air travel should... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport: traffic figures for last week (April 20-26)
Passenger numbers remain very low
Frankfurt Airport unveiled weekly traffic figures for April 20-26.The highlights are: Passenger numbers remain very lowRepatriation of passengers largely completed High demand for freight capacities Some ai... more
Civil aviationIATA calls for global mutual recognition by civil aviation authorities
It asked States to take the immediate steps
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on regulators to take urgent action to help civil aviation operate seamlessly and safely between states during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as... more
IndustryFincantieri: Genoa has its own ship-bridge
Giuseppe Bono (CEO): “A model of economic development that will remain in history” - PHOTO
A process which began with the cutting of the first metal sheet on March 11, 2019, at the Fincantieri Infrastructure plant in Valeggio sul Mincio and which, since the raising of the first deck on October 1, 2019, has involved 7 months of uninterrupted work to lift all the spans that make up the new bridge more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on support for Reggio Calabria Airport
By Vincenzo Sofo
"Parliamentary questions 7 April 2020 E-002143/2020Question for written answer to the CommissionRule 138Vincenzo SofoSubject: Support for Reggio Calabria AirportReggio Calabria Airport is experiencing a d... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space to develop the transmitter for VEGA launchers
Using geostationary data relay satellites
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announced yesterday the signature of a contract with AVIO SpA, industrial prime- contractor of VEGA launch vehicle, in... more
Finance and economyBrief. Aircraft and industry: Embraer shares are listed on the Stock Exchange
After the announcement of the failure of the agreement with Boeing
Today on Monday April 27 Embraer's stock on the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange fell by almost 15% at the opening of the first session, after Boeing announced last Saturday that it had abandoned the agreement... more