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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
AerospaceALA -Advanced Logistics for Aerospace- acquires Germany based Industrio
The Italian company has already offices in Europe (France and UK)
ALA –Advanced Logistics for Aerospace- announces that it has acquired a majority stake in Germany based Industrio.ALA is an Italian private company owned by entrepreneurs Fulvio Scannapieco and Vittorio G... more
Finance and economyAircraft and transport. Covid-19. IATA: airlines facing rapid cash burn
The Association published new analysis -ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published new analysis showing that airlines may burn through $61 billion of their cash reserves during the second quarter ending 30 June 2020, while... more
DefenseThe US deploys Patriot batteries in Iraq
The distance confrontation between the US and Iran does not stop
Baghdad authorities have announced that following the launch of a missile launch campaign from Iran to US and Iraqi military targets that began in January, the "United States deployed Patriot missile batteries... more
IndustryBoeing receives P-8A Poseidon aircraft contract
From US Navy for $1.5 bn -DATA SHEET
The US Navy awarded Boeing a $1.5 billion production contract for the next 18 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The agreement includes eight airplanes for the US Navy, six ones for the Republic of Korea Navy and... more
IndustryIs Leonardo interested in Caio?
The CEO role of the Italian largest aerospace company likes to many
Intense days for the government which, committed on the one hand to the epidemic and its economic and financial consequences on the Italian country, must also bring to an end some important dossiers such... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport: weekly traffic figures for March 23-29
Passengers 118,965, -90,7%
Frankfurt Airport: weekly traffic figures for March 23-29.The highlights are:Passenger repatriation flights continueCargo traffic secures vital global supply chains Cargo figures stabilize Strong demand f... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. London Heliport announces temporary closure
With immediate effect and until half of April
The coronavirus pandemic is having a severe impact on commercial travel and the general aviation industry.The London Heliport in Battersea, South London has been working closely with all relevant authorities... more
IndustryAircraft: series production of PD-14 turbofans has started
Intended for the new MS-21/300 short and medium range narrow-body -VIDEO
The executive director of the Russian Rostec, Oleg Yevtushenko, has announced that the serial production of the PD-14turbofan for the Russian Irkut MS-21/300 (or MC-21) aircraft has started. Previously... more
IndustryPhoto. A-330 plane realises new face mask supplies
To support Europe’s fight against COVID-19
Photo. Airbus has deployed a new air-bridge flight between Europe and China to deliver additional face mask supplies to France, Germany, Spain and United Kingdom health systems in support of the COVID-19... more
Civil aviationCovid-19: European Parliament approves crucial EU support measures
Adottate tre proposte urgenti
As part of the EU’s joint response to the COVID-19 outbreak, MEPs almost unanimously adopted three urgent proposals in an extraordinary plenary session, on Thursday.The urgent measures to help people a... more
Civil aviationICAO leaders welcome G20 calls for global response to COVID-19
This pandemic serves as “a powerful reminder of our interconnectedness and vulnerabilities"
ICAO’s Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano and Secretary General Fang Liu the G20 leaders’ statement on COVID-19 yesterday, including its underscoring of how this unprecedented pandemic serves as... more
ReportRussia: wave of false bomb alarms on airliners
Anonymous messages also threaten courts, malls and airports
The most recent threats involved 11 airliners, a Russian security source reports it. Only yesterday anonymous messages announcing bombs related to two passenger aircraft en route from Moscow to Ekaterinburg... more
Civil aviationIATA: European airlines revenue losses mount
Urgent Government support required
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) strengthened its call for urgent action from European governments to provide financial relief to airlines. The latest IATA scenario for potential revenue... more
DefenseMoscow will test the new 3M22 Zircon hypersonic missile in the spring
Powerful anti-ship weapon designed for the dominion of the seas
"Hypersonic speed, invulnerability to anti-missile defense systems and enormous attack potential": this is how the Russians define this new armament, the "promising" 3M22 Zircon (or Tsirkon) anti-ship... more
AerospaceAirbus completes In Orbit Commissioning of CHEOPS
The industry has received confirmation from ESA
Airbus has received confirmation from ESA (European Space Agency) of a successful end to the In Orbit Commissioning (IOC) of CHEOPS after the IOC review. This critical phase was performed by the industry... more
IndustryFincantieri: stoppage of production activity further extended
An agrement signed with unions
Despite having already implemented all the necessary measures to ensure the safety of its employees, Fincantieri has decided to further extend the work stoppage in all its Military and Cruise Vessels... more
Press releaseAircraft. CJ EU on refund to passengers who reserve with travel agency
A judge of the place of departure will be to resolve in case of long delay
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJ EU) reports today that "Ms Libuše Králová entered into a package travel contract with a Czech travel agency consisting of, first, carriage by air between Pr... more
AirlinesAlitalia: 3.5m of protective face masks to arrive this evening from China
Since 15 March the airline has carried 60,000 passengers, of which 15,000 on board 140 special flights
Alitalia’s AZ 9478 cargo flight from Shanghai will land in Rome-Fiumicino airport tonight at 9:45 pm, with over 3.5 million of protective face masks stowed. The medical equipment will be sorted in the n... more
AerospaceRoscosmos: no postponement to the return by the cosmonauts Expedition 62 from ISS
Despite the quarantine taking place in Kazakhstan, landing area
According to the Russian press reports today, the national space agency Roscosmos does not consider it appropriate to postpone the return of the Expedition 62 crew from the International Space Station... more
IndustryAirbus adapts aircraft wing production activity
In COVID-19 environment
Airbus is supporting efforts globally to tackle the COVID-19 crisis. The Company has carried out extensive work in coordination with its social partners to ensure the health and safety of its employees... more
Finance and economyAVIO: 2019 results
Net income and cash growth continue -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA reviewed and approved yesterday the statutory and consolidated financial statements of Avio SpA at December 31, 2019.The hightlights are:Net Revenues: Euro 368.7 million... more
CargoIATA: cargo bottlenecks could put lives at risk
Urgent Government action required
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its members renewed their call to governments to take urgent measures to ensure that vital air cargo supply lines remain open, efficient and effective.... more
AirlinesAlitalia will operate tomorrow special flights from Dublin, Cairo and Belgrade
To repatriate over 900 Italian citizens
In coordination with the Crisis Unit of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Alitalia continues to organize special flights in order to repatriate Italian citizens, especially students and young workers,... more
Civil aviationICAO: improved coordination and awareness urged
As COVID-19 impacts continue to be felt worldwide
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) has issued new COVID-19 calls to governments globally, urging improved coordination with aircraft operators on the current air services updates and flight... more
Civil aviationIATA thanks Governments for support
But more need to step up
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the support of those governments around the world that have provided financial relief to airlines and urged other governments to follow suit... more
Civil aviationCovid. Support is needed for the Russian aviation industry
Ivanov: "Our airlines are suffering colossal losses"
The head of the Russian presidential administration Sergei Ivanov reported yesterday: the national civil aviation requires large-scale support due to the coronavirus pandemic. "The time is serious. Our... more
UAS-DronesLeonardo extends its training services capabilities to rotorcraft UAS
Comprehensive mission planning package development launched for the AWHERO RUAS
he Company has recently obtained an Authorized Training Organization Certificate for UAS released by Italian ENAC more
CargoAeromexico uses passengers aircraft for cargo
The first flight from Mexico City to Frankfurt by a B-787/9 plane with 15 tons
Due to the health contingency and, supporting the continuity of economies and businesses, Aeromexico uses part of its grounded fleet for cargo-only through its airfreight division, Aeromexico Cargo.At... more
AirlinesAlitalia: 2 million protective face masks transported
From Brazil for delivering in Piedmont
Two million protective face masks arrived at Rome-Fiumicino airport yesterday morning at 6:23 am on board Alitalia flight AZ 675 from Sao Paulo (Brazil). The shipment, which weighs 5.7 tons, will be delivered... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: deeper revenue hit from COVID-19
Slower recovery -ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) updated its analysis of the revenue impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global air transport industry. Owing to the severity of travel restrictions... more
Civil aviationICAO Council underscores vital role of air transport to worldwide post-crisis recovery
The declarations by its President Salvatore Sciacchitano
The ICAO Council is urging States, international organizations and financial institutions to consider the critical importance of civil aviation to the recovery of the worldwide economy after COVID-19,... more
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