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HelicoptersMiami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) orders four AW-139 helicopters
With deliveries starting in 3Q2020 - DATA SHEET
Leonardo announced that Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) signed a contract for four AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft will be used to perform a range of missions —primarily fire s... more
IndustryFincantieri joins the "Global Compact"
The shipbuilder adopts the UN sustainability principles
As part of the process of strengthening its corporate responsibility, Fincantieri has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest business sustainability initiative.The Global Compact... more
AirportsAci Europe: global ACA programme reports growth in airport climate action in its 10th year
61 airports are now carbon neutral (Level 3+) -ATTACHMENT
288 ones now actively engaged in addressing their impact on Climate Change; collective CO2 reduction of more than 320,000 tonnes (-4.9%) achieved in the past year more
IndustryFirst two P-72B planes delivered to Italy’s GdF
Four ATR-72/600s in Maritime Patrol configuration have been ordered
The first two out of four P-72B airplanes ordered by Italy’s Guardia di Finanza (GdF) have been handed over during an official ceremony held at Leonardo’s Caselle Torinese facility today. Deliveries will... more
AerospaceInmarsat GX5 satellite now in orbit (2)
Weighing less than 4 metric tons at launch
The Inmarsat GX5 geostationary telecommunications satellite has been successfully orbited by Arianespace atop an Ariane 5 launcher from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana. Built for Inmarsat,... more
AerospaceAriane 5: TIBA-1 E INMARSAT GX5 orbited
They are telecommunications satellites -VIDEO
The fourth 2019 flight of the Ariane 5 launcher took place successfully during the night from the Guyana Space Center (CSG) spaceport. The European launcher correctly placed telecommunication satellites... more
IndustryJat Tehnika achieves Easa Part 145 approval on the SSJ-100 plane
For various line and base maintenance activities
Jat Tehnika Ltd. successfully achieved in the last weeks the EASA Part.145 approval for various line and base maintenance activities on the Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) regional jet, with the support of SuperJet... more
HelicoptersClash of French helicopters in Mali: black boxes soon appear
The bodies of the 13 soldiers will soon return home
Paris will soon begin to probe the black boxes of the fatal accident that saw the collision of two French helicopters in Mali during an anti-terrorist operation (see AVIONEWS). Colonel Frederic Barbry... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters reinforces support for French Cougar and Caracal helicopter fleets
In service in the Army and Air Force
Airbus Helicopters and its partner Heli-Union have signed a global support contract for the Cougar and Caracal helicopters in service in the French Army and Air Force. This agreement signed with the DMAé,... more
HelicoptersPhoto. Hungary takes delivery of its first two H-145M helicopters
The country has also ordered multi-purpose H-225M aircraft-DATA SHEET
Photo. The first two of twenty H-145M military helicopters have been delivered to the Hungarian Defence Forces.The H-145Ms of the Hungarian fleet are equipped with a fast roping system, high-performance... more
Civil aviationIndra: development of an electronic protection system key for European air superiority
Five countries participate at the project
Under the direction of the Spanish Ministry of Defense, Indra is leading the development of what will be one of the most advanced electronic protection systems in the world. European manned and unmanned... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: new Airport Operational Centre peer review service launched
Following a successful pilot at Geneva Airport last October
At the "13th ACI Airport Exchange" conference & exhibition taking place this week in Abu Dhabi and hosted by Abu Dhabi Airport Company, ACI EUROPE today formally launched its APOC (Airport Operations Centre)... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: the hypothesis of the "stew" appears
In any case, thousands of redundancies
For Alitalia there have been several hypotheses following the non-presentation of the binding offer: from the liquidation to the mini-referral to the management with a super-commissioner, but it has not... more
AccidentsWar in Mali: clash of French anti-terrorist helicopters
13 dead soldiers, the French President expresses condolences
Two helicopters clashed in Mali during an anti-terrorist operation. 13 dead French soldiers, including six officers, six non-commissioned officers and a corporal are the accounts of the incident made known... more
PeopleSalvatore Sciacchitano (3). Italian Farnesina: satisfaction for the election of ICAO
Winning against the competing candidacies of an Emirati and a Kyrgyz
The Italian Foreign Ministry (Farnesina) expresses great satisfaction for the election of engineer Salvatore Sciacchitano as President of the Executive Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization... more
PeopleSalvatore Sciacchitano (2) of Italy elected President of the ICAO Council
For a three-year term, beginning 1 January 2020
The 36-member governing body of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the ICAO Council, has elected Salvatore Sciacchitano of Italy as its President for a three-year term, beginning 1 January... more
DefenseA new Russian satellite in space
In collaboration with the Ministry of Defense
A new satellite was launched last night from the Plesetsk cosmodrome. Put into orbit via the Soyuz-2.1v spacecraft, it was created on the basis of a multifunctional space project that allows to take pictures... more
PeopleItalian ENAC: Salvatore Sciacchitano elected ICAO President for the period 2020-2022
Satisfaction and pride for the prestigious result for Italy and for the Authority
This is the first presidency of an European since the establishment of the International Civil Aviation Organization more
Civil aviationJohnson promises "Brexit" as a Christmas present
Presentation of the program in view of the December elections
Boris Johnson promised the "Brexit" as a Christmas present. The British prime minister plans to ratify the agreement in December and the United Kingdom outside the EU by January 31. It is the project of... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: agreement between Russia and Nepal
Military and technical collaboration
Today, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of a meeting with his Nepalese counterpart Pradeep Gyawali said that Russia and Nepal will launch a military cooperation agreement. The objectives... more
AirlinesAlitalia: today meeting between Commissioners and Italian Minister
The Lufthansa solution is among the most accredited hypotheses
While the sand of the Alitalia hourglass continues to fall, there are several solutions that the Government is studying for the former Italian national airline. One of these concerns Lufthansa: the German... more
DefenseTurkey: S-400 tests started with F-16 aircraft
The program continues despite US threats
Today, Turkey will test the Russian S-400 systems on schedule, despite US pressure. Turkish F-16 warplanes will fly over the capital Ankara to test its new missile defenses both today and tomorrow. Washington... more
IndustryB-737 MAX 10 airplane made its debut
The model has received over 500 orders and commitments - DATA SHEET
Boeing marked a key milestone as thousands of employees gathered in the last days for the debut of the first B-737 MAX 10 at the company’s Renton, Washington factory. During a ceremony, industry's leaders hi... more
HelicoptersGreece’s first H-145 helicopter delivered to Airlift
It will be mainly dedicated to VIP transport - TECHNICAL CARD
Airlift has taken the delivery of its first H-145 helicopter, becoming the first operator of this model in Greece. The twin-engine helicopter will be mainly dedicated to VIP transfers, but thanks to its... more
DefenseIsrael accuses Iran of planning attacks
"We are taking all necessary measures"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Iran of planning attacks against the Jewish State and has made it known that everything possible will be done to prevent them. "The aggression of Iran... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Alitalia: extraordinary plan for strikes today
Some national and international flights have been cancelled - ATTACHMENT
Some Italian trade unions have confirmed for today on Monday 25 November a 4-hour air traffic controllers strike from 1 pm to 5 pm, as well as a 4-hour strike in the aviation sector at the same times.... more
IndustryNTSB Southwest 1380 recommendations (2). Boeing statement
The company is committed to work closely with all stakeholders to implement enhancements
Boeing has issued a statement on NTSB Southwest 1380 recommendations: "We commend the NTSB for its thorough investigation into this accident. Our common goal is to help prevent similar events from happening... more
SecuritySouthwest flight 1380 investigation. NTSB issues 7 safety recommendations
A summary of the final report - ATTACHMENT
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined during a public board meeting held Tuesday that a fractured fan blade from a CFM International CFM-56-7B engine, powering a Southwest Airlines Boeing... more
IndustryBinter receives its first E-195E2 airplane
The Spanish carrier has placed firm orders for five units -DATA SHEET
Binter of Spain celebrates the incorporation of the first E-195E2 jet airplane into its fleet at a ceremony held yesterday at Embraer’s main facility in São José dos Campos. The airline is one of the fir... more
ConferencesFondazione Leonardo–CdM to guarantee principles of democracy in the digital society
The conference takes place today and tomorrow in the Chamber of Deputies
Contributing to the definition of the ethical and legal parameters required to favour the development of the new technologies; preserving the centrality of mankind; strengthening the respect for the fundamental... more
IndustryFincantieri: dry dock works start on “Ryndam” in Marghera (Venice)
The first building block of the ship, 14 m long, 34 wide and weighing more than 500 t, is part of the central section
The keel laying ceremony for “Ryndam”, the new cruise ship which Fincantieri is building for the ship owner Holland America Line, a brand under Carnival Corporation & plc, "the world’s largest cruise ship... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Airshow". Emirates orders 30 B-787 Dreamliner aircraft
To complement B-777X family
Boeing and Emirates announced today they have finalized a purchase agreement for 30 B-787/9 Dreamliner airplanes, valued at $8.8 billion according to list prices. The agreement, signed at the "Dubai Airshow"... more
Science and technologyBoeing-Fraport: presented ecoDemonstrator technologies at an event in Frankfurt
The program flew for the first time in 2012
Boeing and Fraport kicked off the Boeing ecoDemonstrator "European Expo" at Frankfurt Airport to showcase technologies that advance aviation. More than 1000 guests including industry stakeholders, students... more
ConferencesIATA: a sustainable industry for all Europe's citizens
The call came during an event for the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments in Europe to seize the opportunity to create a sustainable aviation industry that protects the environment and increases connectivity... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: also Atlantia leaves
As anticipated by AVIONEWS, it's the eighth extension
Should these commissioners be given the new loan? more
Civil aviationAtlantia's BoD: deliberations regarding Alitalia
"The necessary conditions for joining the consortium do not as yet exist"
The Board of Directors of Atlantia of yesterday communicated that: "Following on from the announcement of 15 October 2019, having noted the lack of any significant developments in relation to the issues... more
IndustryFincantieri-Ponant: signed a MoA for the construction of two ships
It envisages an option for one further sistership
Fincantieri has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), worth about 300 million euro, for the construction and design of 2 new-generation luxury expedition cruise vessels for the French cruise company... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: airports’ license to invest is a prerequisite for decarbonisation
The 3rd Airport Investment Symposium took place yesterday in Brussels
The 3rd Airport Investment Symposium took place yesterday in Brussels, organised by ACI EUROPE in partnership with the GIIA (Global Infrastructure Investor Association). The event brought together airports... more
Civil aviationFAA: revolutionizing approach to aircraft certification
"Holistic" attitude and open to dialogue with manufacturers
US air safety regulators are considering radically modifying aircraft certification procedures after incidents in Ethiopia and Indonesia with Boeing B-737 Max aircraft that caused the death of 346 people... more
Fair and showsDubai. Air Astana commitment to purchase 30 B-737 MAX planes
The carrier intends to order this model for its new low-cost airline -DATA SHEET
Air Astana intends to order 30 B-737 MAX 8 airplanes to serve as the backbone of its new low-cost airline FlyArystan, the Kazakh flag carrier and Boeing announced at the "Dubai Airshow" (November 17-21).... more
AirlinesAlitalia: two days to go before the binding offer expires
Italian Minister excludes extension, Lufthansa confirms its position
Two days to go before the deadline for submitting the binding offer for Alitalia expires and the consignment is still open as the industrial partner between Delta Airlines and Lufthansa has not yet been... more
AerospaceKonnect satellite ready to ship to launch site
Planned mid-January 2020
The all-electric KONNECT communications satellite built by Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), for the international operator Eutelsat Communications is... more
DefenseTurkey: S-400 confirmed in Parliament
The leader Erdogan says he does not want to give up the Defense
President Tayyip Erdogan confirmed today in Parliament to members of his "AKP" (Justice and Development Party), to let US President Donald Trump know during last week's Washington meeting that Turkey would... more
AerospaceRussia: NASA request accepted to host American astronauts
They will travel again in the "Soyuz" spaceships
The head of the Russian space company "Roscosmos" Dmitry Rogozin accepted NASA's request to welcome the American astronauts on the "Soyuz" spacecraft to allow them to arrive at the ISS (International Space... more
Fair and showsDubai. Contracts signed with Abu Dhabi Aviation for five AW helicopters
Deliveries in 2020, they will be added to 16 AW-139s already in service - DATA SHEET
Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA), the largest commercial helicopter operator in MENA and Leonardo announced yesterday, during an official ceremony at the "Dubai Air Show" (November 17-21), the signing of contracts... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Airshow". Airbus: Emirates (50 planes) and Air Arabia (120) orders
For A-350XWB models and A-320neo Family, including XLRs -DATA SHEET
Airbus and Emirates Airline have signed a purchase agreement for 50 A-350/900s - Airbus’ newest generation widebody aircraft. The order was signed at "Dubai Airshow 2019" (November 17-21) by His Highness Sh... more
Fair and showsDubai. Air Peace: order for three additional E-195E2 airplanes
And CIAF Leasing for three E-190 jets - DATA SHEET
News from Dubai. Embraer announced at the "Dubai Air Show" (November 17-21, see AVIONEWS), that Air Peace, Nigeria and West Africa’s largest airline, has signed a contract for three additional E-195E2s, c... more
AirlinesSouth Africa: strike puts the State carrier on its knees
Today meeting with the Minister of Public Enterprises
The South African Public Enterprises Minister will meet the South African Airways (SAA) carrier unions on strike for five days. The purpose of the meeting is to resolve the protests that caused the cancellation... more
Civil aviationPossible cancellation of connections by airplane in England
Frost and fog reduce visibility
The cold weather recorded today could cause flights to be cancelled across England. While the temperature in the United Kingdom drops to -9 degrees, it is expected that the fog will cause the interruption... more
ReportIsrael: neutralized Syrian missile attack
Probable counter-reply
This morning the Israeli defense system "Iron Dome" neutralized a missile attack from Syria to the Golan Heights. Fortunately there would have been no victims but the local inhabitants hid in the shelters.The... more