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CargoAeromexico: three aircraft used at the same time for cargo transportation
One from a request by the local Government, the other two by private clients
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, Aeromexico is using part of its grounded fleet for cargo-only flying through its airfreight division, Aeromexico Cargo.This is an unexpected turn in Mexico's... more
UAS-DronesThe new Primoco UAV record was beaten
The previous one in 2017 at Prague Airport
A Primoco model One 150 UAV unmanned aircraft successfully completed yesterday on April 9, 2020, a continuous flight of 12 hours and 8 minutes. The plane safely landed on the runway 34 of the Písek-Krašovice a... more
CargoAircraft. Lufthansa Cargo expands freight capacity
51 additional weekly flights from Germany and Austria to Asia and back
Seats will be removed from several passenger aircraft more
IndustryAirbus airplanes: update on March commercial orders and deliveries
The industry adapts production rates in COVID-19 environment
After a solid commercial and industrial performance at the beginning of the year 2020 more
IndustryPC-21 aircraft of the Spanish Air Force: Leonardo to supply electronics
A contract with the Swiss Pilatus
Leonardo has been awarded a contract by Pilatus Aircraft to provide airborne communications systems, cockpit control panels and associated electronics for installation on-board PC-21 single-engine turboprop... more
Finance and economyAirports. Autogrill: update on Covid-19
Its BoD reviewed the results and the actions implemented to deal with the crisis
The Board of Directors of Autogrill has today reviewed the consolidated revenue as at the 29th March 2020 as well as the mitigating actions the Group has implemented to deal with the COVID-19 crisis.The... more
AerospaceOmnispace selects Thales Alenia Space
To develop satellite infrastructure for its global hybrid network vision
Omnispace, the company that is reinventing mobile communications by building a global hybrid network, announced today it has selected Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and... more
AirportsAci Europe: strong impact of pandemic on airports clear in March
106 million passengers lost last month alone
As Europe’s economies have come to a stand-still over the past weeks, so has the European airport network. Restrictions to travel and lockdowns imposed by governments as well as airlines grounding most o... more
DiscussionsDrone planes: military push continues to Boeing
US Navy carries on with UAS air refuellers: USD 85 million
An internet note by the US Department of Defense reports that the US Navy (USN) has awarded Boeing a contract worth $ 84.7 million to build three more units of the MQ-25A Stingray unmanned refuelling aircraft..The... more
AirportsSan Francisco Airport postpone T3 West project
SFO remains open
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced plans to postpone a project to renovate the remaining section of Terminal 3, where United Airlines operates. The $1B Terminal 3 West project, originally... more
AirlinesLemaire Minister: "ready to defend Air France"
The French government will intervene with EUR 6 bn for AF-KLM
AVIONEWS reports that the French government's response to Air France-Klm's request for aid was not long in coming. Anne Rigail, CEO of Air France, had been very explicit in an interview to "Le Figaro":... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol postpones payment of 1.1 billion of shares due by the airlines
Restrictions decided by States around the world have led to -90% of air traffic
In order to "support the aeronautical sector to deal with the sudden and significant cash crisis" caused by the coronavirus emergency, the 43 countries affiliated to Eurocontrol have decided to allow airlines... more
HelicoptersLeonardo: Kopter acquisition completed (helicopters)
The purchase price consists of a $185 million fixed component
Leonardo announced yesterday the closing of the acquisition of Kopter Group AG (Kopter) from Lynwood (Schweiz). The purchase price, on a cash and debt free basis, consists of a $185 million fixed component... more
AerospaceCryoSat-2 celebrates today its 10th anniversary from its launch into orbit
The cool satellite studies snow and ice
Over the last decade it delivered almost 350 Terabytes of data, the equivalent of a 1,400 km long bookshelf more
Civil aviationNew dates announced for ACI EUROPE events
For Annual Assembly & Congress and the Commercial & Retail Conference
ACI EUROPE announces new dates for two of the airport industry’s landmark events, following the inevitable disruption of the COVID-19 crisis. The organisation’s Annual Assembly & Congress, and the Com... more
Civil aviationJoint letter from seven State Parliaments to the European institutions
On the initiative by the Italian President of the Chamber of Deputies, Roberto Fico
On the measures and policies to be adopted to tackle -with a view to solidarity and sharing- the health and economic crisis following the Covid epidemic 19 more
AirlinesLufthansa Group decides on first restructuring package
Significant decline in air travel also expected for period after the Coronavirus crisis
The Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa does not expect the aviation industry to return to pre-coronavirus crisis levels very quickly. According to its assessment, it will take months until the global... more
IndustryComponents for an astronomical research in China built in Veneto
Officina Stellare will supply instrumentation for 2 million Euros to the Chinese Academy of Science
Officina Stellare, an Italian company based in Vicenza (Veneto Region) active in the design and production of excellent opto-mechanical instrumentation in the aerospace, research and defense sectors, has... more
Civil aviationIATA: 25 million jobs at risk with the airline shutdown
According to a new analysis published by the Association - ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association has released new analysis showing that some 25 million jobs are at risk of disappearing with plummeting demand for air travel amid the COVID-19 crisis.Globally,... more
SecurityAircraft. IATA releases 2019 safety report
It shows continuing improvements compared to 2018 and to previous five years
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the release of the 2019 Safety Report showing continuing improvements in airline safety compared to 2018 and to the preceding five years.All... more
AirportsFinavia’s results for 1Q reveal huge impact of coronavirus on air traffic
And airport operations
Air traffic statistics just published by Finavia show the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on air traffic and airport operations. In total, the number of air passengers for all Finavia airports (Finland)... more
Civil aviationAIRE: airlines welcome decision of States to defer payment of ATC charges
Corresponding to the period February-May 2020
Eurocontrol Member States have approved yesterday a proposal made by Eurocontrol to defer the payment by airlines of ATC charges corresponding to the period February-May 2020.AIRE (Airlines International... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport: weekly traffic figures for March 30–April 5
Changes from today
Frankfurt Airport: weekly traffic figures for March 30–April 5.Frankfurt Airport bundles all passenger handling operations in T1, Concourses B and C, effective today (April 7) Passenger handling in FR... more
Civil aviationSustainable aviation takes significant step forward at ICAO
Benin the newest country to confirm its participation in the CORSIA programme
The West African State of Benin has become the newest country to confirm its voluntary participation in the ICAO Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). This brings... more
Civil aviationICAO launches COVID-19 contingency coordination tool
And new measures to ensure safe operations
ICAO issued a new State letter drawing the attention of national governments to new measures aimed at ensuring safe operations during COVID-19, and to a contingency coordination website it will establish... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA postpones "2020 AGM"
The Annual General Meeting was planned in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the postponement of the 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. The event had been scheduled to take place on 22-23... more
IndustryPhoto. A-350/1000 airplane deployed in fight against COVID-19
Airbus continues to purchase and supply millions of face masks from China
Photo. Airbus continues to purchase and supply millions of face masks from China, the large majority of which will be donated to governments of the industry home countries, namely France, Germany, Spain... more
HelicoptersJapan Coast Guard orders two more H-225 helicopters
The number of Super Puma-Cougar in fleet will rise to 15
Japan’s largest Super Puma operator, that is Japan Coast Guard (JCG), has placed a new order of two H-225 helicopters, that brings to 15 the number of aircraft of this model in its fleet comprising also t... more
AirlinesPandemic. Icelandair prepares anti-crisis plan
To strengthen capital and competitiveness to prevent liquidity loss
Icelandair, the largest carrier in Iceland, has decided to make use of authoritative financial advisors in agreement with the national government, with the aim of strengthening capital and competitiveness... more
UAS-DronesEASA published rules for safe drone aircraft operations in Europe’s cities
The first view worldwide on use and control in an urban environment - ATTACHMENT
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the first view worldwide on the use and control of drones in an urban environment, balancing the desire to maximise the commercial and convenience... more
Military aviationCivil or unmanned tanker aircraft for the USAF
The US Air Force must fill a gap of at least three years
USAF, the US Air Force, intends to launch a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an in-flight refuelling service for its planes. The operational requirement, in order of priority, would be to refuel the F-15,... more
AerospaceBepiColombo mission will make a fly-by past Earth
It continues on its journey to Mercury
The Airbus built BepiColombo mission will make a fly-by past Earth on 10th April 2020 as it continues on its journey to Mercury.The joint European Space Agency and Japanese Space Agency spacecraft will... more
Military aviationPandemic: Russia creates airlift with aid to Serbia
Three Il-76 of the Moscow Aerospace Forces have already taken off
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, an airlift to Serbia was created upon request by President Vladimir Putin, with aid to support the fight against the new coronavirus. The first three Il-76... more
HelicoptersBoeing delivers first CH-47F Chinook helicopter to Royal Netherlands Air Force
Netherlands is one of eight NATO Nations to operate the heavy-lift model -DATA SHEET
Boeing recently delivered the first CH-47F Chinook helicopter with an upgraded cockpit to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), continuing a track record of on-time deliveries to customers. The RNLAF... more
Civil aviationIATA: Middle East and Africa airlines revenue losses mount
Urgent Government support required
The International Air Transport Association strengthened its call for urgent action from governments in Africa and the Middle East to provide financial relief to airlines as the latest IATA scenario for... more
AirportsMiami Airport: operational update in response to COVID-19
It continues to closely monitor the latest developments related to coronavirus
The Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD), in coordination with its federal partners, airlines, concessionaires and Miami-Dade County government, continues to closely monitor the latest developments related... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: cargo demand slumps in February
The negative impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on this sector were becoming visible
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released February 2020 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in cargo tonne kilometers (CTKs), decreased by 1.4% compared... more
AirlinesPlanes. British pilots at home without a salary
This week the airline has already stopped flying from Gatwick airport
AVIONEWS reports that British Airways has already reached an agreement with its 4000 pilots under which professionals will be forced to take two weeks of unpaid leave in April and May, with a three-month... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger demand plunges on COVID-19 travel restrictions
Its CEO “This is aviation’s darkest hour"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for February 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) fell 14.1% compared... more
IndustryBoeing CEO outlines voluntary plan to respond to current market conditions
David Calhoun said: Ready when the crisis will be out
Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun issued the following letter to employees yesterday outlining the company’s voluntary plan to respond to current market conditions:"Team: Across Boeing, we're focused o... more
Finance and economyRecord earnings for China Southern Airlines
The largest Chinese carrier earns $ 21.7 billion net
AVIONEWS reports that China Southern Airlines, China's largest carrier, reported a 7.45% increase in its net revenues of 154.3 billion yuan (approximately $ 21.7 billion). Passenger transport alone brought... more
AirportsAirplanes and Covid-19: information to passengers travelling to/from Paris
Changes in force from yesterday in the airports
Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus COVID-19, Paris Aéroport staff is on duty to welcome, inform and give orientation to all its customers.Due to the official announcement of different countries to... more
DefenseCovid-19 does not stop NATO
"Sea Guardian 2020" operation underway in the Mediterranean
NATO has launched the "Sea Guardian 2020" operation involving naval forces from the navies of Greece, Turkey and Italy including three submarines. The forces will conduct patrolling activities with the... more
AirportsCuba flights suspended after petitions from Mayor to White House and FAA
The Government ceases all international connections from today
Following requests by Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez for the White House and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to suspend flights between the US and Cuba, the Cuban government will cease... more
UAS-DronesGeneral Atomics completes first production MQ-9B SkyGuardian aircraft
First flight of this RPA took place in the last days
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has completed the first production-representative MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). First flight of this aircraft took place on March... more
IndustryVard (Fincantieri): order signed for a new generation unit for Akraberg
The subsidiary is also finalizing another contract; it will mark its entry in a new market segment
VARD, Fincantieri’s subsidiary and one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, signed an important contract for the design and construction of a sophisticated unit for t... more
Finance and economyFincantieri. 2019 results: order intake at EUR 8.7 billion
And total backlog at almost EUR 33 bn -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Fincantieri SpA, chaired by Giampiero Massolo, has approved the Consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2019, the draft financial statements of the parent company at... more
AirlinesAlitalia: special flights to repatriate Italians and new cargo air services with China
Planned between today and Saturday
Alitalia continues to organize cargo flights with the purpose of transporting from China to Italy protective face masks and other medical equipment necessary to help Italian hospitals to manage the Covid-19... more
IndustryAirbus to produce 3D-printed hospital visors
The industry continues to support efforts in fight against Covid-19
The majority of Airbus sites in Spain have joined forces to produce 3D printed visor frames, providing healthcare personnel with individual protection equipment in the fight against Covid-19. More than... more
Civil aviationTsunami aircraft and transport
Will we have to abandon someone to its fate to save the salvable?
In the figures and statistics on air-passenger transport that continue to chase each other -AVIONEWS notes- among the agencies all over the world there is no longer a single positive figure. Everyone talks... more