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AirlinesTurkish Airlines: traffic results in January
Number of international passengers increased by 10%
Turkish Airlines, which has recently announced the passenger and cargo traffic results for January, recorded 80.6% load factor in this month while its number of international passengers increased with... more
Fair and showsAirbus and CAAS collaborate to enable urban air mobility
MoU signed at "Singapore Airshow"
Airbus and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enable urban air mobility (UAM) in Singapore.The MOU was signed at the "Singapore Airshow... more
CuriositiesAir France-KLM: billboard in South Korean to prevent toilet use
Public apology following allegations of discrimination
According to "Reuters", Air France-Klm, a carrier born of a French-Dutch holding company, publicly apologized today after a passenger expressed outrage on-line. During a flight, the airline would use a... more
DefenseUSA give up F-35 planes and drones to erect the wall
$ 3.8 billion unlocked for the barrier between the United States and Mexico
The United States released yesterday another $ 3.8 billion to erect the wall on the US-Mexico border wanted by American President Donald Trump (see AVIONEWS). Pentagon could give up a substantial number... more
AerospaceTelespazio Brasil to build new satellite teleport in Maricá
Boosting its next-gen satellite services offering
Leonardo, through its subsidiary Telespazio Brasil, and the Maricà municipality represented by Codemar (Companhia de Desenvolvimento de Maricá), have announced an agreement to develop a new satellite t... more
AirportsAci Europe: European airports report slower passenger growth in 2019
And declining freight sector last year - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for December, Q4, H2 and Full Year 2019.The highlights are:Slowest passenger traffic growth in 5 years reported during 2019,... more
IndustryFincantieri for the new Genoa viaduct
The 100-meter maxi deck has been raised: the “ship-bridge” takes shape
On this half of the bridge, there are more than 500 meters of steel more
IndustryFincantieri presents “Scarlet Lady” in Genoa
It is the first ship built for Virgin Voyages
“Scarlet Lady”, the first of four ships which Virgin Voyages (new cruise operator and a brand part of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group), ordered to Fincantieri, was presented today at the shipyard in Ge... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Airshow". H-135 helicopters for Royal Thai Air Force
New order of six units will increase its fleet to 18 aircraft
Airbus Helicopters has signed during "Singapore Airshow" (see AVIONEWS) an order for six H-135 helicopters from the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), as part of its pilot training enhancement programme. The... more
Fair and showsCollaboration on A-330 SMART MRTT aircraft development
The announcement during "Singapore Airshow" -DATA SHEET
From "Singapore Airshow 2020" (see AVIONEWS). Airbus and Singapore have agreed to collaborate on the development of the A-330 SMART Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) for the Republic of Singapore Air... more
Finance and economyAirplanes-helicopters. Airbus reports 2019 results
Record commercial aircraft deliveries - ATTACHMENT
Airbus reports today Full-Year 2019 results.The highlights are:Record commercial aircraft deliveriesStrong underlying financial performance, FY 2019 guidance achieved€ -3.6 billion penalties recognised f... more
IndustryNew jv on security, infrastructure management, and helicopter-based services
Announced the creation of Leonardo&Codemar
Leonardo through its subsidiary Leonardo International, which was set up to support the Company’s operations around the world, and Codemar, Companhia de Desenvolvimento de Maricá, have announced the cr... more
Civil aviationEU Gazette. Information EU-United Mexican States on air services
The agreement signed in 2010, entered into force in 2012
On the Official Gazette of the European Union has been published today, on February 12, 2020 that: "II (Non-legislative acts) International agreementsInformation concerning the entry into force of the A... more
CuriositiesUV light: could it help contain coronavirus?
Boeing has already designed for its self-cleaning toilet planes that use ultraviolet rays
According to an article published on February 10 by "American Council and Science Health", an idea to contain the spread of infectious diseases, also considering the coronavirus emergency, could be to... more
Science and technologyAirbus reveals in Singapore its blended wing aircraft demonstrator
Launched in 2017, it first took to the skies in June 2019
Airbus has revealed yesterday at "Singapore Airshow 2020" (February 11-16, see AVIONEWS) MAVERIC (Model Aircraft for Validation and Experimentation of Robust Innovative Controls) its “blended wing body” sca... more
HelicoptersFour H-160 helicopters for the French Navy’s SaR missions
It will start operating the aircraft in 2022 for a period of ten years - DATA SHEET
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) is to supply four H-160 helicopters to the French Navy for Search and Rescue (SaR) missions through a partnership between Airbus Helicopters, Babcock, and... more
AerospaceUS, Trump financial package: we will go to the Moon, but cuts to environment and welfare funds
Especially the poor and sick will pay the costs
The commonplace that reads "they went to the Moon, but have not managed yet to find the cure for cancer" strips itself of its rhetorical meaning, of a phrase made, cliché, stereotype, analyzing the financial... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Airshow 2020" (3). ATR-72/600 plane is on static display
In the colours of Bangkok Airways
ATR, a world regional aircraft manufacturer, is present at the "Singapore Airshow" (see AVIONEWS), held at Changi Exhibition Centre, from 11-16 February 2020. The ATR-72/600 turboprop aircraft is on static... more
Fair and showsPlanes-helicopters. "Singapore Airshow" (2). Airbus at the event
The industry showcases its latest products, services and innovations
Airbus participates at the "Singapore Airshow" (see AVIONEWS), showcasing its latest products, services and innovations in the commercial aircraft, defence, space and helicopter segments. The show takes... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Airshow". The event starts, but some stands are empty
However, companies continue to do business during the fair
From today, Tuesday 11 and until February 16, the "Singapore Airshow" takes place at the Changi Exhibition Center, a major Asian aerospace event, which is expected to have around 10,000 fewer visitors... more
Occurrences"Ciara" storm: "abnormal" air landings in northern Europe
Aircraft in distress at airports crowd the web - VIDEO
Half of Europe was hit by the "Ciara" storm. France, Germany and Great Britain are the most affected countries with flooding, blocking of aircraft and rail connections, interruption of the electricity... more
AirlinesAlitalia, Leogrande-Delta meeting
"We are working on a transition agreement"
The meeting between the commissioner of Alitalia, Giuseppe Leogrande and Delta, the US company that renewed the interest in investing 100 million Euros for 10% in the Italian carrier, took place in recent... more
AerospaceLiftoff for ESA’s Solar Orbiter
The TAS’s coronagraph Metis developed on behalf of Italian ASI -VIDEO
ESA’s Solar Orbiter has been successfully launched yesterday from CapeCanaveral in Florida (USA), on an Atlas V411 rocket supplied by NASA. Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (... more
AirlinesAlitalia: data in January on flight punctuality
The result of last month confirms carrier's positive performance
With 92.4 per cent of flights landed on schedule, Alitalia has ranked most punctual airline in Europe among legacy carriers in January 2020.The result was certified in ‘The Airline On-Time Performance R... more
AirportsMiami Airport reaches nearly 46 m passengers in 2019
It grew by nearly one million passengers over 2018
Miami International Airport (MIA) served 45.9 million passengers in 2019, for an increase of nearly one million passengers over its total in 2018, according to the airport’s final 2019 traffic statistics. Contributing to... more
AerospaceSolar Orbiter ready for its close-up with the Sun
Its launch from Cape Canaveral in the evening of 9 February
Airbus-built Solar Orbiter has been fitted inside the protective fairing, mounted on top of the launcher and is now ready to fly from Cape Canaveral in the evening of 9 February.The next time the satellite... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters: roadmap for Ka-226T localization in India
Signed during "DefExpo 2020"
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) has signed a roadmap at the "Defexpo 2020" (see AVIONEWS) exhibition with the Russian-Indian company Indo-Russian Helicopters Limited... more
HelicoptersThe militarisation of the H-160 helicopter continues and its support framework
Airbus Helicopters and the French DGA are pursuing a new set of studies -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters and the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) are pursuing a new set of studies to further the militarisation of the H-160 helicopter and to define its associated support ecosystem... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. The strikes planned for today
They are ongoing for 24 hours
The MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) publishes the calendar of strikes in the air transport sector today.The protests are in detail:07/02/2020 Navaid-Naca AZ pilots technical crew... more
Finance and economyIATA: slower but steady growth in 2019
Compared to 2018’s annual growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2019 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 4.2% compared to the... more
Fair and shows"DefExpo 2020" February 5-8 in India
1,000 companies at this 11th edition -VIDEO
"DefExpo" is the biennial mega defence exhibition scheduled from 5th-8th February 2020 in Lucknow, India. The number of companies registered for participating in this 11th edition has reached 1,000, in... more
Finance and economyFinancial plan for South African Airways finalized
There is liquidity until the rescue project is implemented
South African Airways announces in a note that "Extraordinary commissioners appointed by South African Airways Soc Ltd, with the support of the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) and the ministry of... more
AccidentsTurkey, airplane broken in two sections: updates
Three dead and 157 injured - VIDEO
According to preliminary information there were no deaths during the accident involving a B-737/86J aircraft, TC-IZK registration, of the Turkish Pegasus Airlines, which broke into two parts after leaving... more
CargoAircraft and results. IATA: 2019 worst year for freight demand since 2009
The regional performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released full-year 2019 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), fell by 3.3% compared to... more
Civil aviationCoronavirus. Update on ICAO and WHO recommendations
In light of the increasing number of cancelled and rerouted flights now arising
In light of the increasing number of cancelled and rerouted flights now arising due to Coronavirus fears, as well as the implementation of additional travel measures for passengers, ICAO wishes to encourage... more
Civil aviationAIRE: call for prioritizing competitiveness in EU air transport policy
During a meeting with the European Commissioner Adina Vălean
In a meeting yesterday with the European Commissioner for Transport, Adina Vălean, AIRE (Airlines International Representation in Europe) airline CEOs called for concrete steps towards improving the mo... more
Government actsLeonardo: also Italian M5S party asks for clarifications on the Qatar order
Italian question: to the Minister of Defense presented to the Senate
The Italian Chamber of Deputies website reports the following:"To the Minister of Defense.Given that, as far as the questioners are concerned:Leonardo SpA is an Italian company active in the defense, aerospace... more
AerospaceOneWeb lifts off: next batch ready to launch
They are all fitted with plasma thrusters
34 satellites for the OneWeb constellation are ready for launch from Baikonur, Kazakhstan. They which arrived in two shipments, including one last week, have been tested, and have now been fitted into... more
Civil aviationAlitalia is waiting for the European antitrust outcome
Is it survival at risk?
As already known, Alitalia is under the magnifying glass of the European Commissioner for Competition in view of the bridging loans that have been granted over the years for the rescue of the company.... more
Civil aviationSome companies will not participate in "Singapore Airshow" out of fear epidemic
"Precautionary measure to protect employees"
Some companies of aviation, aeronautics and aerospace have withdrawn their presence at the "Singapore Airshow" because of the coronavirus. Among them, the US Textron Inc (a conglomerate active in the defense,... more
Civil aviation"Brexit", the dawn of a new era?
Today at 12 noon, Johnson's speech on the negotiations
At 12 (Italian time), British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gives a speech in London on the negotiations with the EU on "Brexit" which will look rather tough. Meanwhile, EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters announces 38 orders at "Heli-Expo 2020"
Its global fleet reached 100 million flight hours
Airbus Helicopters concluded the "Heli-Expo 2020" (see AVIONEWS) with 38 orders, as well as 20 retrofits for the new five-bladed H-145. German air rescue and ambulance provider DRF Luftrettung placed an... more
IndustryLeonardo: gifts to Qatar for billionaire contract?
Italian Senator Vitali to AVIONEWS: transparency is needed
The Italian ministers of Economy and Defense will have to to explain how the consortium led by Leonardo obtained the maxi-order in Qatar for 16 NH-90 land-based helicopters and 12 NH-90 aircraft for naval... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary question about the 2018 helicopter contract in Doha
There are hypotheses "millionaire tributes from Leonardo to Qatar for green light to billionaire order"
Presented by Senator Luigi Vitali (FI) more
Finance and economyLeonardo BoD completed an initial review of 2019 expected performance
The Group will present in March Full Year results and an update of the Industrial Plan
At the meeting yesterday Leonardo Board of Directors completed an initial review of 2019 expected performance. The review showed that the Group has performed very well, delivering on its plans in the important... more
Military aviationPhoto. C-295 airplane performs wet contacts as a tanker
Conducted out of Seville, Spain, took place in January 2020
Photo. The C-295 tactical airlifter has successfully achieved its first wet contacts during an air-to-air (AAR) tanker flight test campaign. First dry contacts of this flight test took place in December... more
AerospaceLeonardo-ESA: contract to build Prospect
It is the drill and mini scientific lab to uncover the Moon’s secrets
Leonardo announced the signing of a €31.5 million contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to build PROSPECT, the onboard drill and miniature lab for the Luna-27 lander, a mission by ESA and Roscosmos, w... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: up to EUR 100m financing from Cassa Depositi e Prestiti
In order to fund investments in research, development and innovation
The investments will be focused on 4 main areas: development of technologically advanced products, cybersecurity, IT infrastructures and production efficiency more
AirlinesKorean Air: actions to prevent the spread of new coronavirus
The carrier has also suspended its flights between Incheon and Wuhan
Korean Air is taking proactive measures in every sector to ensure the safety of passengers, as the number of the new coronavirus cases quickly rises in China.The airline has formed an emergency response... more
Fair and shows"Heli-Expo 2020" (3). Helicopters: orders and announcemenst by Airbus
Among these NASA, first collaboration between industry and space agency -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters unveiled different orders and announcements at "Heli-Expo 2020" (January 28-30, 2020, Anaheim, California, Usa, see AVIONEWS). The helicopter industry to deliver 16 new H-125s to Customs... more