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ReportPhoto. A-400M airplane transports masks to Spain
In support of COVID-19 crisis efforts
Photo. An A-400M airlifter has performed an air-bridge between Toulouse and Madrid in order to deliver critically-needed mask supplies to the Spanish health system. The aircraft, known as MSN56 and operated... more
DiscussionsAircraft and transport: the future of aviation? How will we fly again?
The epidemic paves the way for a sector revolution: fewer actors
Greg Foran, CEO of Air New Zealand, may be the last, in chronological order, of the leaders of the air transport sector to say that his airline will emerge from the crisis of the epidemic, smaller and... more
Finance and economyCovid-19. Airbus announces measures to bolster liquidity and balance sheet
New € 15 billion credit facility
Airbus announces measures to bolster its liquidity and balance sheet in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as it continues to assess the ongoing situation and the impact on its business, customers, suppliers... more
Finance and economyPandemic (2). European carriers: S&P Global cuts ratings
Ax on easyJet, Ryanair, Lufthansa, British, Air Baltic, Turkish, Iag and Sas
Financial information and analysis firm S&P Global, a subsidiary of Standard & Poor, wrote last Friday: "The spread of Covid-19 cases around the world in recent weeks has plunged the demand for air traffic.... more
IndustryAirbus set to partially resume production in France and Spain
And it supports global efforts against COVID-19 pandemic
Airbus announces that it expects production and assembly work to partially resume in France and Spain on Monday, 23 March following health and safety checks after the implementation of stringent measures.... more
AirlinesPandemic: easyJet reduces links by 90%
From tomorrow on March 24
The British low-cost easyJet has made it known that within the restrictions due to the pandemic from Covid-19, 90% of its air connections will cease from tomorrow March 24th: "Significantly reducing our... more
Fair and showsAircraft and events. "Farnborough Airshow" cancelled
Due to coronavirus; it was planned for next July
The website of the one of the most important aerospace and Defence events at European level and worldwide, reports: "It is with great regret that we announce the Farnborough International Airshow 2020,... more
AirlinesThe Emirates Group’s business response to COVID-19
The highlights
The Emirates Group’s business response to COVID-19.The highlights:Emirates retains cargo operations, but temporarily suspends most passenger operations by 25 Marchdnata significantly reduces operations, i... more
IndustryLeonardo: active health coverage for employees in case of infection
A package of guarantees and insurance services
With the aim of increasingly protecting its workers’ health, Leonardo has decided to activate extraordinary insurance coverage for the management of a possible Coronavirus (Covid-19) infection for all i... more
Military aviationRussia: Il-78 supplies in flight MiG-31BM fighter and Su-24MR Fencer aircraft
During a joint exercise of the three air forces -VIDEO
In recent days during a series of joint training flights of the Russian Air Forces (Army, Air force and Northern Navy Fleet), aimed at the air defense of the Nation, and carried out by about twenty MiG-31BM... more
AirlinesAlitalia organizes non-stop cargo flights from China to import medical supplies
A medical team comprising 37 medical doctors and 15 hospital nurses from Cuba is in Milan
Alitalia has organized, in coordination with the Italian Department of Civil Protection, the first of a series of cargo flights from China with the purpose of transporting medical equipment necessary for... more
MiscellaneousFincantieri: the effort for the new Genoa bridge continues
The last 100-meter maxi-span has been raised
The last 100-meter maxi-span has been raised, and now the new Genoa bridge overpasses the railway.In just over a month the infrastructure, designed by Renzo Piano –for which Fincantieri Infrastructure a... more
AirlinesAlitalia: special flights and number of scheduled services to return of Italians from abroad
More frequencies from London, Paris and Brussels
The carrier is planning other special flights from Spain, Greece, Poland, Serbia, Ukraine and Moldova more
ReportRio closes to other Brazilian States by air, land and sea
The runways of Brussels-Charleroi airport are also blocked
The governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Witzel, signed the decree yesterday prohibiting passengers from other Brazilian States in which Covid-19 circulates from entering the territory by air,... more
AirlinesPlanes. Air Italy: call for tender published
There are two company branches: aviation and maintenance - ATTACHMENTS
Call for expressions of interest in the acquisition of business units belonging to Air Italy SpA in Liquidation more
Civil aviationEthiopian air transport market set to grow 226% by 2037
According to a study by IATA that identifies four areas -ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest study on the importance of air transport and tourism to Ethiopia revealed that the sustained prioritization of air transport, connectivity a... more
IndustryWill air taxi become reality in Germany?
Volocopter collects EUR 122 millions for the “VoloCity” drone project -VIDEO
The German company DB Schenker, acquired in 2002 by the German railway company DB Bahn, has joined 11 other investors, including Daimler and the Chinese car company Geely, to finance the start-up Volocopter... more
Civil aviationIATA: urgent emergency support requested for airlines
COVID-19 effects by region in Africa, in the Middle East and countries -ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is appealing to governments in Africa and the Middle East, as part of a worldwide campaign, to provide emergency support to airlines as they fight for... more
IndustryBoeing estimate: USD 60bn to save the US aerospace industry
A partisan vision that wants to position the Seattle company as a leader in the entire sector
“A minimum of USD 60 billions in public and private liquidity, including adequate loan guarantees, is needed for the aerospace and air transport industry. This is the most effective way to support carriers, a... more
Fair and showsPandemic could stop the "Oshkosh Air Show"
In perhaps the biggest gathering of aviation fans?
An answer by President Trump to the question about the distances between people to distance the epidemic risk from Covid-19 from the USA, has triggered the uncertainty of many fans about what is considered... more
Civil aviationNo more transport by aircraft without State aid
Carsten Spohr, CEO of Lufthansa said it
After the requests for State aid made yesterday by Boeing to the United States and of which AVIONEWS reported (read here), Carsten Spohr, Lufthansa's number one, also expressed his fears that "without... more
AerospaceBoeing: statement on support for aerospace manufacturers
And challenges in this sector
Boeing unveiled in a note that: "We appreciate the support of the President and the Administration for the 2.5 million jobs and 17,000 suppliers that Boeing relies on to remain the number one US exporter,... more
AirlinesAeroflot reduces flights to the USA and suspends with UAE and Portugal
Meanwhile, the repatriation of some 2000 Russians stranded from Montenegro has begun
The Russian national airline Aeroflot said in a statement that from March 29 until April 30 it will suspend its connections to Washington, Miami, Los Angeles, Dubai and Lisbon. Its flights to the US will... more
AerospaceTelespazio Argentina secures contract in Costa Rica
This agreement strengthens Leonardo's presence in Latin America
Satellite technologies can support the sustainable management of the environment and urban areas more
DefenseRussia deploys 2nd super-radar in the Kaliningrad exclave
Over-the-horizon, it can track mass take-off of combat aircraft, launch of cruise and hypersonic missiles
It is the new generation Konteiner radar, which together with the twin installed in the Volga area last December, will control Europe, including the United Kingdom more
Civil aviationIATA-A4E: airlines disappointed with EC Guidelines on EU261
They are disappointing and unhelpful, according to the two associations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airlines for Europe (A4E), reacted with dismay to the European Commission’s new guidelines on the application of the EU261 passenger rights regime.... more
Civil aviationCovid-19. EC guidance on EU passenger rights for aircraft and transport (and not only)
In its efforts to mitigate the economic impacts of the pandemic -ATTACHMENT
In its efforts to mitigate the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission has yesterday published guidelines to ensure EU passenger rights are applied in a coherent manner across the EU.National... more
Civil aviationCovid-19 effect: where to park the many planes on the ground?
Flight activity dropped by 70%: the impact will be devastating on the airport system
Among the many problems that the air transport system must face to overcome the crisis caused by Covid-19, there is the parking of the aircraft. Usually a large part of them are in flight, while others... more
Civil aviationAircraft and airlines and Covid-19. The three alliances call on for extraordinary support
To Governments and stakeholders
On behalf of their member airlines, the three global carrier alliances oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are jointly calling on governments and stakeholders to take action to alleviate the unprecedented... more
CuriositiesPhoto and Covid-19. If the borders are closed, why do planes fly?
A tweet explains why, despite the restrictions and close connections
We came across a tweet that we share with you, a curiosity that we publish to play down the moment, which sees the map of the skies closed to air transport widen hour after hour, increase the number of... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: also Malta closes
It will remain open only for ferry flights, humanitarian, cargo, and repatriation flights
As reported by the MIA (Malta International Airport) website today, the island closes its airspace: flights suspended from midnight on Friday until next April 11. A measure to protect residents from new... more
AerospacePandemic. Russia repatriates technicians from the Kourou cosmodrome
Roscosmos' decision: a plane ready for recovery
The Russian Space Agency Roscosmos has ordered the sending of a charter plane to French Guyana, where in Kourou, the city where the well-known cosmodrome is based, it will pick up its technicians and specialists... more
AirlinesPlanes. SA Express suspends operations. Is it the breakdown?
From today, and until further notice. Covid-19 is not only the cause
The same South African carrier announced it on its web page: air links suspended starting today: "In light of recent negative developments, including the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, SA Express declares... more
Civil aviationCovid-19. European Business Aviation under threat
In this crisis one area of this sector –medical flights– should be exempt from any restrictions
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), given the current global pandemic, respects the decision by European authorities to temporarily restrict non-essential travel, in the interest of public... more
IndustryMaiden flight of Mitsubishi SpaceJet FTV10 aircraft
Flight information in details
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation, a MHI Group company, announced today that it has completed the maiden flight of Flight Test Vehicle 10 (FTV10), the first Mitsubishi SpaceJet M-90 in final, certifiable... more
AirlinesAlitalia: hundreds of Italian citizens repatriated
Other special flights to Morocco, Romania, Tunisia, Algeria and three daily flights on London-Rome route
Alitalia continues to ease return home for thousands of compatriots stranded abroad. Since Sunday 15 March, Alitalia has operated special flights with the Maldives, Warsaw, Sofia and Kiev in collaboration... more
DiscussionsCovid-19 and carriers: global default risk
From Russia to the USA, passing through Europe
The global air transport system risks an unprecedented crisis. The president of Copasir (Parliamentary Committee for the Security of the Italian Republic, Editor's note), asks Conte to intervene in defense... more
AerospaceOrion spacecraft for Artemis I mission completes major testing
The tests were conducted in two phases
The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis I mission has successfully completed several months of simulated space environment System level testing in the NASA-owned thermal vacuum chamber at Plum Brook S... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on recycled air in airplanes
By Pietro Fiocchi, Maria Grapini, Evžen Tošenovský, Marian-Jean Marinescu
"Parliamentary questions 11 March 2020 P-001521/2020Priority question for written answer to the CommissionRule 138Pietro Fiocchi, Maria Grapini, Evžen Tošenovský, Marian-Jean Marinescu Subject: Recycle... more
CargoIATA: air cargo essential to fight against COVID-19
A vital partner in delivering much-needed medicines, medical equipment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its members continue to support governments in their efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. Since the crisis began, air cargo has been a vital... more
Civil aviationRussia: a black future for the aircraft and transport industry
Russian carriers, airport operators and related companies don't escape the global crisis from Covid-19
Alexander Neradko, head of the Russian Federal Aviation Agency (Rosaviatsia), as well as Deputy Minister of Transport, said today from data collected by the Federal Agency about the risks of bankruptcy... more
CargoKorean Air uses passenger aircraft as freighters
Suspensions and reductions have led airlines to park airplanes at airports
Korean Air has started from March 13 to use passenger aircraft to transport cargo on suspended passenger routes such as Ho Chi Minh City and Qingdao.Flight suspensions and reductions due to COVID-19 have... more
IndustryCovid-19 (2). Airbus closes production sites in France and Spain
Only 4 days to sanitize and secure employees
Airbus announces today on March 17 that it has ordered the temporary suspension of production and assembly activities at its French and Spanish sites for the next four days. This is to allow itself the... more
AerospaceCovid-19. Launches from cosmodrome of Kourou suspended
That one of Vega rocket launcher postponed. Avio's workers on site made safe
The CSG (Centre Spatial Guyanais) and Arianespace have announced yesterday that, following the prescriptions of the French Government aimed to fight the COVID-19 outbreak, the CSG has decided to temporarily... more
ReportChina's aviation sector to strictly prevent COVID-19 import
According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (Caac)
China's aviation industry will beef up efforts to curb the import of COVID-19 cases, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and published on "Xinhuanet".The administration has rated... more
ReportCovid-19 (2): Chile closes access by airplanes, by sea and by land
Lock the borders from Wednesday. Green light for incoming and outgoing goods
Chile is also following global measures and tightening its borders starting next Wednesday. To announce it in these hours the same president Sebastián Piñera, together with other provision such as the l... more
PeopleLockheed Martin elects James D. Taiclet as President and CEO
Marillyn A. Hewson to become executive chairman
The Board of Directors of Lockheed Martin has elected James D. Taiclet, 59, as president and CEO, effective June 15. He will continue to serve as a member of the corporation's board, which he joined in... more
IndustryChinese aviation industry reconverts to produce face masks
And what does the Italian Leonardo make?
AVIC, Aviation Industry Corporation of China, through its Avic Manufacturing Technology Institute (Avic Mti), has developed -in a few days days according to the authoritative "Xinhua"- a new production... more
AirlinesAlitalia: scheduled flights available for booking
And special services to facilitate return of citizens stranded abroad
In coordination with the Crisis Unit of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Alitalia is putting in place a number of special flights in order to facilitate return home for thousands of compatriots.... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Airplanes: even passengers must wear protective breathing masks
To protect safety and health on board
The health and safety of travellers and employees has always been Alitalia's top priority. For this reason, The airline informs passengers that they will be asked to provide themselves, before boarding... more