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Finance and economyUS sanctions for Europe cause of Airbus
World Trade Organization recognizes America 7.5 billion - VIDEO
Today, the European Commission has declared that the US decision to impose trade sanctions on EU imports will risk causing damage on both sides of the Atlantic.The reference is on the decision by the World... more
Civil aviation"Brexit": Johnson presented his offer to the EU
The speech during the conference of the Conservative Party - VIDEO
Today, Wednesday October 2, Boris Johnson presented his final offer on "Brexit" to the European Union and the hypothesis of a "no-deal" for October 31 is becoming more concrete (see AVIONEWS).According... more
Civil aviationUAE wins ICAO membership
For fifth consecutive time
The UAE has been elected for the fifth consecutive time to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council. The UAE will serve its fifth term aboard the international organisation after successfully... more
Civil aviationSilkAir (SIA) will bring its B-737 MAX aircraft to Australia
Decision taken in view of the rainy season
Today the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Casa - Civil Aviation Safety Authority) has declared that the request to transfer its B-737 MAX aircraft to the Singaporean SilkAir (Singapore Airlines,... more
Civil aviationAci Europe partners with Re-Source Platform
To accelerate clean energy transition at Europe's airports and deliver NetZero2050
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today signs a key cooperation agreement with the RE-Source Platform, the European alliance of stakeholders for corporate renewable energy sourcing, at its... more
Military aviationThe first Russian Su-30SM aircraft will arrive in Belarus in November
The agreement of 2017 entered into force - VIDEO
According to a contract signed between Moscow and Minsk in 2017, Russia will begin the delivery in November of Sukhoi Su-30SM combat aircraft for the Air Force of the Republic of Belarus. This is a statement... more
AerospaceParmitano today will be the first Italian commander aboard the ISS
At 3:20pm he will replace the Russian cosmonaut Ovchinin - VIDEO
At 3:20 pm today October 2 Luca Parmitano will be the first Italian commander and the third European of the International Space Station (ISS), replacing the Russian cosmonaut Aleksey Ovchinin who will... more
CuriositiesA new android from Russia after "Fyodor"
It will be able to imitate human emotions - VIDEO
After the Russian robot "Fyodor" also called "Skybot F-850" launched in space to assist the astronauts (see AVIONEWS), but revealed precisely because of its physical characteristics not particularly functional... more
Military aviationRearmament of a Russian regiment with Su-34 aircraft completed
Arrived today from Novosibirsk
Today, Russian commander Alexander Lapin announced that a Moscow aviation regiment in the Chelyabinsk region of the Urals has completed its rearmament with fourth-generation Sukhoi Su-34 fighter jets,... more
DefenseNorth Korea: launch of two ballistic missiles
Japan and South Korea have made it known
This morning North Korea again launched two "Pukguksong" ballistic missiles from a submarine east of Wonsanuno. Japan and South Korea have announced that one of the two rockets ended up in Zee, Japan's... more
AirlinesKorean Air to launch new routes
As of the end of this month
Korean Air will launch new flights to Clark, the Philippines, and Nanjing, China on October 27, and Zhangjiajie and Hangzhou, China, on October 28.From October 27, the airline will operate the Incheon-Clark... more
IndustryVard (Fincantieri): "Hanseatic Inspiration" delivered
The second ship in a new series of luxury expedition cruise vessels
Fincantieri’s subsidiary Vard Holdings Limited (Vard), one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, delivered “Hanseatic Inspiration”, the second ship in a new series of lu... more
IndustryKC-46A Tanker aircraft: fifth production lot
Boeing awarded USD 2.6 bn -DATA SHEET
The US Air Force awarded Boeing a $2.6 billion contract for 15 KC-46A tanker aircraft, spares, support equipment, spare engines and wing air refuelling pod kits. With this fifth production lot, the industry... more
DefenseAir systems. 70th China: Grand Parade for the National Day
All the "pearls" of the national defense industry during the parade /VIDEO
An unmanned plane developed by the Chinese industry, that is a remote controlled reconnaissance system, capable of operating in different conditions and at different altitudes, the great expected today... more
AirportsRussia modernizes the Arctic airport in Amderma
Work completed in 2022: from an old base for interceptor aircraft to civil aviation airport
The restructuring of the Amderma airport complex will be completed by 2022, according to the authorities of the autonomous Northwestern Region of Nenec to the Russian press. "We have all the necessary... more
IndustryRussian UAC develops new amphibious aircraft
Maximum take-off weight of more than 20 times higher than the Be-200, it will transport goods and passengers
The announcement comes from a spokesman for UAC (United Aircraft Corporation), on the occasion of the 85th birthday of Taganrog's Central Design Bureau of Marine Aircraft Engineering (a scientific and... more
IndustryEmbraer Praetor 500 airplane receives EASA and FAA approval
And last August by the Brazilian ANAC
Embraer announces that the company’s new Praetor 500 midsize business jet airplane was granted its Type Certificate by EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) and by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). T... more
SecurityTurkish carriers will have plainclothes agents on board
The "air police" established: at least in two on each flight
This is announced today by the national official Gazette with number 30905: from October 1st 2019 in Turkey the "air police" is established. That is, according to government regulations, as reported by... more
IndustryMuilenburg (Boeing): major focus on products and services safety
The industry's CEO announces immediate changes
Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg announced yesterday several immediate actions he is taking to strengthen the company's enduring commitment to product and services safety.The actions... more
AirlinesAir France (2) takes over the A-350 airplane
The airline returns to the tradition of baptizing aircraft -VIDEO
Air France took delivery of its first A-350 airplane at the Airbus delivery centre in Toulouse (France) last September 27, 2019. By 2025, the airline will welcome a total of 28 A-350/900s into its fleet.To... more
Military aviationSlovakia puts its MiG-29 aircraft on the ground
As a precaution after a recent accident
Following to the accident occurred to a Slovak MiG-29 aircraft (registration 6526/SL) two days ago, the national authorities decided to ground all the units of the model in service at its Air Force. The... more
IndustryAir France takes delivery of its first A-350XWB airplane
During a delivery ceremony in Toulouse
Air France has taken delivery of its first A-350/900. The first wide-body jet aircraft out of a total order of 28 was handed over to Anne Rigail, Air France Chief Executive Officer and Benjamin Smith,... more
Military aviationPlanes. Italian AMI: the "Northern Lightning" operation started in Iceland
The Italian F-35 aircraft will ensure the defense of airspace
With the solemn flag-raising ceremony at the military airport of Keflavik in Iceland, the operation "Northern Lightning" was officially started.For the first time a fifth-generation fighter will be employed... more
ConferencesItaly-ICAO (2). Italian ENAC: the satisfaction by the top management of the Authority
And also by the Minister of Transport De Micheli
Last September 28, 2019, as part of the 40th ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) general assembly, the UN body that unites the civil aviation authorities of 193 States, ongoing in Montreal,... more
Civil aviationItalian Foreign Ministry: Italy re-elected on the ICAO board of directors
At the 40th general meeting under way in Montreal
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Italian MAECI) communicates in a note that "During the 40th General Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), ongoing... more
AirlinesAir Italy: new Winter routes announced during an event
They will start at the end of October
Air Italy celebrated the launch of its Winter routes with an event, held in Milan in the presence of the company's most important stakeholders and partners.Speaking at the event, Rossen Dimitrov, its Chief... more
AerospaceTAS transfers technology to the Brazilian space industry
In partnership with the Brazilian Space Agency for the autonomy of the Country into development of instruments for Earth observation
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), joint-venture between Thales 67% and Leonardo 33%, and the Brazilian Space Agency under the authority of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications (MCTIC)... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: data for the first eight months 2019
Strong performance at airports -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA reviewed and approved yesterday the consolidated revenue performance for the eight months ended 31 August 2019.The highlights are: Revenue: €3,190m, +3.3% at co... more
HelicoptersR-66 helicopter surpasses a million flight hours
The aircraft is powered with the Rolls-Royce RR300 engine
Robinson Helicopter Company announced the R-66 Turbine fleet surpassed 1,000,000 flight hours. The helicopter with the Rolls-Royce RR300 turbine engine achieved the million-hour mark "without a single... more
HelicoptersAW-109 Trekker Vip helicopter debuts in Europe
At the "Monaco Yacht Show" ongoing in the principality
The first Leonardo AW-109 VIP Trekker helicopter for an European customer debuts at the "Monaco Yacht Show" (25 to 28 September), one of the most important international luxury yacht showcases. After the... more
DefenseJapan: China potentially more dangerous than North Korea
Beijing's large investments in the military sector
During a press conference in Tokyo yesterday, Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kono stated that China is making substantial military investments and this would make it potentially more dangerous than North... more
CuriositiesA black hole tears apart a star to pieces
Rare phenomenon captured by NASA telescope - VIDEO
NASA has captured, through its "TESS" (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) telescope, images of a supermassive black hole that breaks up a star the size of our Sun in the center of a galaxy called 2MASX... more
HelicoptersEnstrom 480B helicopters. Royal Thai Army training and delivery in USA
For the next four weeks -DATA SHEET
Short news. For the next four weeks, there will be a total of 36 pilots and mechanics visiting Enstrom in Menominee (Usa) to become factory trained to fly and support Enstrom 480B turbine helicopters owned... more
DefenseThe British tanker that was kidnapped left Iran today
It will reach Dubai in the middle of the day - VIDEO
Today, on September 27, the British ship seized by Tehran forces in July and released in August (see AVIONEWS) officially left the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas at 9:00 am (local time). Erik Hanell, managing... more
HelicoptersH-145 helicopter lands on top of the Andes
At almost seven thousand meters - DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters has reached new heights: the latest version of the H-145 has set its skids down on the Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere, culminating at 6,962 metres (22,840... more
Military aviationNew US sanctions against Russia
Shell corporation would have facilitated delivery of aviation fuel to Syria
Today, September 26, the US Department of Foreign Treasury (OFAC) said it had activated a sanction plan against the Russian corporation Maritime Assistance Llc. According to the prosecution, the society... more
Civil aviationIAG. Full year 2019 guidance update
Based on recent events
International Airlines Group’s (IAG) -that comprises the brands of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level and Vueling-, is updating its full year 2019 operating profit guidance based on recent events. During Se... more
Civil aviationICAO Assembly. ENAC: promotional initiative of Italy
The event in Montreal received great participation and appreciation
An Italian promotional event was held yesterday evening, on September 25, in Montreal, during the events on the sidelines of the 40th ICAO Assembly (International Civil Aviation Organization) -from September... more
IndustryBoeing: Chairman-CEO and BoD reaffirm its commitment to safety
Board sets up a permanent committee and announces series of recommendations
Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg and the Boeing Board of Directors (BoD) reaffirmed yesterday the company's longstanding commitment to aerospace safety and the safety of its products... more
AirlinesThomas Cook: 16,000 passengers will return home today
The recovery program will continue until October 6th
Following the failure of Thomas Cook "Financial Times" stated that "the largest repatriation operation in times of peace" should be handled: it would involve returning about 600,000 tourists (see AVIONEWS).... more
HelicoptersLeonardo intends to open a new support center in Florida
If selected for US Navy’s Advanced Helicopter Training System TH-73
Leonardo announced that the Company will build a comprehensive customer support center adjacent to Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Northwest Florida’s Santa Rosa County if selected for the United S... more
AerospaceThe "Soyuz" spacecraft is hooked to the ISS
The new astronauts have arrived - VIDEO
After a six-hour journey, on September 25th, the "Soyuz" spaceship docked with the International Space Station (ISS) carrying the first UAE astronaut Hazzaa Ali Almansoori, the American Jessica Meir and... more
Military aviationPlane-helicopter. A-400M performs first air-to-air dry contacts with H-225M
During four flights operated in daylight conditions in the south of France
The A-400M new generation airlifter has successfully achieved its first helicopter air-to-air refueling contacts with an H-225M. Over the course of 4 flights, operated in day conditions over the south... more
IndustryAir New Zealand: order for eight B-787/10 airplanes
The deal was announced in May as a commitment
Boeing and Air New Zealand (ANZ) finalized today an order for eight B-787/10 aircraft valued at USD 2.7 billion at list prices. The carrier, recognized for its long-range flights and global network, will... more
DefenseRussia: new maritime cruise missile "Oniks-M" developed
Greater range and precision
A new maritime cruise missile, called "Oniks-M", with a range of 800 km, was developed by a research and production group in Russia (Russia's Research and Production Association of Machine Building). It... more
Military aviationSu-57 jet fighter airplane makes a "flat spin"
The spectacular performance of a Russian combat aircraft -VIDEO
A pilot of a Russian Sukhoi Su-57 fighter plane managed to perform a "flat spin" during a training: it is not only a spectacular acrobatic figure, but also a technique that allows the airplane to change... more
DefenseEstonia: diplomatic protest for airspace violation
Alleged intrusion of a Russian Su-34 fighter
Estonia officially protested yesterday at the Russian ambassador Alexander Petrov for the alleged violation of its airspace carried out last Monday by a Russian Sukhoi Su-34 fighter airplane. According... more
AirportsThe largest airport in the world opened in China
Daxing aims to reach one hundred million passengers a year - VIDEO
Today, on September 25th, the new Daxing airport in Beijing (see AVIONEWS) was inaugurated in the presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping: it is the largest in the world, designed by the architect Zaha... more
AerospaceAVIO and UNOOSA: to provide "Access to space for all"
Untied at the UN General Assembly
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and Avio join forces at the 74th UN General Assembly to announce an agreement to cooperate on providing institutions from UN Member States, in... more
Fair and showsACH-160 helicopter on yacht for first time
ACH-145 and ACH-135 also at the event in Monaco - DATA SHEET
Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) will this week begin demonstrating the medium helicopter – the ACH-160 – to prospective customers at the "Monaco Yacht Show", the world’s foremost super yacht event.The aircr... more