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IndustrySchiebel: follow-on contract with Royal Thai Navy for S-100 systems
A second agreement in just three years
Schiebel wins another contract in Thailand to supply additional CAMCOPTER S-100 systems to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN). UAS market company Schiebel has been awarded its second contract in just three years... more
AirlinesSkyPort-Wisk Aero Air Taxi agreement
Working on a corporate document defining urban mobility for eVtol
Californian start-up specializing in the production of electric aerotaxis Wisk Aero has signed an agreement with the British company Skyports, which operates in the field of infrastructure for vertical... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: kamikaze drones arrive
The United States has sent 100 Switchblade Uavs
The United States has been sending armaments to Ukraine for months: from anti-aircraft and anti-tank missile systems to 100 kamikaze drones Switchblade with cameras. These are US-made remotely controlled... more
AirlinesUsa: airlines reduce Wi-Fi costs
Internet services on board at fixed rates between 5 and 10 dollars, but some give free access
Over the past year, many US airlines announced a general reduction in prices and a concomitant improvement in Wi-Fi connectivity service on board the fleet aircraft. This has made it cheaper and faster... more
DefenseSerbia buys anti-aircraft missiles made in China
The purchase raises concerns about the world's arms buildup
Serbia's military has taken delivery of several Chinese-made HQ-22 surface-to-air anti-aircraft missile systems. The delivery took place on Sunday, when six Xian Y-20 military transport planes of the Chinese... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: team up for space applications
To develop advanced software
Thales Alenia Space, the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), and the start-up AIKO Srl signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop advanced software for space systems. Their... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: more weapons from the US
Hundreds of armed drones and thousands of anti-tank missiles on the way
The US government has arranged to send military armaments to Ukraine. These include thousands of anti-aircraft and anti-tank missile systems, hundreds of drone drones, night vision devices, and over 50... more
DefenseFirst tests for HH-60W helicopter in rescue version
The Jolly Green II is produced by Sikorsky for the US Air Force.
The US Air Force has recently announced that operational tests will soon begin on the new Hems (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) variant of the HH-60W Jolly Green II military helicopter, produced... more
AerospaceWist program for AW-159 Wildcat helicopters of the British defense is underway
The contract signed in 2021 will support over 340 jobs in the South West of the UK
Leonardo launches the new age of technical assistance and integrated training services (Wist - Wildcat Integrated Support and Training) for the AW-159 Wildcat helicopters of the UK Ministry of Defense.... more
AccidentsPlane crash in China: many questions
The dynamics of the vertical descent raises many doubts among the experts
Flight 5735 operated by China Eastern Airlines with a Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft was at an altitude of 29,100 feet when something went wrong. It was in the skies over the hills of southern China. Then... more
AirlinesU.S. questions about mask-wearing in flight
The opponents argue that the plane is not a dangerous environment because it is well ventilated
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is evaluating whether or not to renew the requirement, due to expire on April 18, for passengers to wear masks on board aircrafts. On this issue overseas,... more
Civil aviationA new helicopter maintenance center in London
A hangar for 12 rotary wing vehicles opens at London-Oxford Airport
A new helicopter maintenance, management, refurbishment and overhaul facility operated by Volare Aviation, a UK-based company specializing in aircraft services, is opening at London-Oxford Airport in the... more
Civil aviationNew Cessna hybrid-electric aircraft tested
It is the 337 Skymaster: on its fifth test flight it remained in the air for 32 minutes
A team of engineers, technicians and test pilots from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has recently conducted the first flight tests of a Cessna 337 Skymaster, equipped with an all-electric... more
DefenseUkraine war: the IEA warning on nuclear power
Grossi (dg): "The personnel of the Ukrainian sites deserve admiration and gratitude".
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has repeatedly expressed concern about the difficult and stressful working conditions to which the personnel employed in the plants of the nuclear power plants... more
AirlinesFinnair planes take off with Collins seats
Elegance and comfort with new seats, textile and refreshment area on long-haul flights
The first long-haul flights of the Finnish airline Finnair have started with Airbus A-350 and A-330 aircraft equipped with new cabins in Business, Economy and Premium Economy classes. It was announced... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines focuses on biofuels
Company is investing 5 million dollars in research start-ups
US air carrier United Airlines announced yesterday an initial 5 million dollar investment in a technology start-up specializing in applied environmental research. The airline's goal is to screen and test... more
Civil aviationHacked Russian aviation agency website
Rosaviatsia portal unreachable for days: 65 Terabytes of data at risk
The Russian Federal Agency for Air Transport, Rosaviatsia, has been victim of an IT attack. The event dates back to last Saturday and explains why the website Favt.ru has been unreachable for several days.... more
DefenseUnited States: Biden proposes increases to defense budget
An 813.3 billion dollars plan is now under consideration by Congress
The White House unveiled in recent hours its new defense investment plan for fiscal year 2023. Specifically, US President Joe Biden has proposed spending of 813.3 billion dollars. A figure that marks... more
AerospaceMan on Mars by 2040
Washington asks for 1.93 billion dollars to fund space programs
The White House has requested the US Congress to allocate a budget of 26 billion dollars in 2023 for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa). Of that 1.93 billion dollars would be used... more
AccidentsPlane crashed in China: 2nd black box found
Flight Data Recorder (FDR) sent to experts to understand causes of accident
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) confirmed the discovery in recent hours of the Flight Data Recorder (FDR), the second black box of the B-737/800 aircraft that saves the parameters of... more
IndustryEngine solution selected for Eurodrone UAS
Following an extensive technical analysis phase
Following a competitive tender process as well as an extensive technical analysis phase, Airbus has selected Avio Aero from Italy to power the Eurodrone Unmanned Aerial System with its engine and propeller... more
AirlinesNew software optimizes fuel consumption and air traffic
Over three million gallons of fuel saved by carriers in four years at one airport
More than 1 million gallons of fuel have been saved by air carriers in four years of testing at a US airport, thanks to software that reduces airport congestion during busy periods. That's according to... more
AirlinesMoody's: the environmentalism of air transport
Air carriers ability to reduce their CO2 emissions is limited
The US company Moody's, which specializes in financial research and analysis, has stated that the ability of airlines to reduce their harmful CO2 emissions is very limited. This situation is due to two... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Kiev asks for more armaments
US to send anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles Stinger and Javelin; London sends other 6000 rockets
The Atlantic alliance arranged a new supply of armaments and economic supports for Kiev yesterday. In the meantime, the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the sending of other 6000 rockets... more
Civil aviationUK: end of first tests for urban mobility eVtol
Procedures carried out according to civil aviation authority requirements
The UK Air Mobility Consortium has announced the completion of Concept of Operations (Conops) testing for Urban Air Mobility (UAM) airspace integration in the UK. The process took place as part of the... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: Moscow uses hypersonic missiles
Kremlin confirmation; for the U.S. this weapon will not change the conflict
Russia confirmed the use of hypersonic missiles in the bombing of Ukraine in the last hours. These are the Russian-made Kinzhal ballistic rockets, developed since 2010 and entered into service in experimental... more
Civil aviationLoI signed for up to 200 eVTOL aircraft
The deliveries will start in 2026
Eve, an Embraer company, and Global Crossing Airlines Group have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to order up to 200 of Eve’s electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL). This potential sale i... more
ReportRussia-Ukraine: cyber attack is a game
Ukrainian developers hire web users to attack Moscow websites
A group of computer programmers based in Lviv, Ukraine, has created an online game as a strategy to block websites linked to the Russian military. In order to achieve the goal they aim to gather hundreds... more
Civil aviationAirbus partners with Spirit AeroSystems
To develop the wings of CityAirbus NextGen
Airbus has signed an agreement with Spirit AeroSystems through its subsidiary for the development of CityAirbus NextGen’s wings. This partnership will support Airbus’ exploration of disruptive aircraft des... more
AerospaceLeonardo BoD examined and approved the draft of Group results 2021
And guidance 2022-ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Luciano Carta, examined and unanimously approved the draft of Group consolidated and Leonardo SpA financial statements at 31... more
ReportUkrainian conflict: lost contact with Chernobyl
IAEA: "Power supply restored. Personnel able to guarantee safety"
The International Atomic Energy Agency (Iaea) reported that it has been advised by Kiev about the loss of the communication channel with the decommissioned nuclear power plant of Chernobyl, controlled... more
AirlinesUnited States: more laser attacks on aircraft
FAA investigates four incidents near Seattle-Tacoma airport
The scourge of laser attacks on aircraft continues to plague the United States and shows no sign of stopping. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched new investigations after numerous... more
ReportUkrainian conflict: which hackers in the field
From improvised computer guerrillas to experts in the pay of armies
The declaration of cyberwar by the Anonymus collective against Moscow has raised the question of engagement by hacker groups in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. From improvised cyber guerrillas to real... more
Finance and economyU.S. big tech bets on cybersecurity
A 4.9 billion dollars investment in cloud-based data security
U.S. technology company Google made it known yesterday that it has acquired the company Mandiant, which specializes in cybersecurity services and real-time cyber threat monitoring. The total value of the... more
AirlinesAirbus bets on Australian hydrogen
Agreement to secure first aircraft by 2035
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus signed a memorandum of understanding with Australian mining company Fortescue Metals, whose services it intends to use to reduce Co2 emissions in the air transport... more
Civil aviationUSA: air cab regulations under consideration
Department of Transportation and FAA united on flying cab certification
The future of air travel with flying taxi is creating "new and complex safety challenges" for the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which is currently reviewing applications for certification of... more
DefenseUkraine conflict: Russia occupies nuclear power plants
Boris Johnson: "They directly threaten the security of all of Europe"
The Russian Army advancing into Ukrainian territory is trying to take control of the country's strategic sites, including nuclear power plants. After having put the Chernobyl site under its domain, tonight... more
Latest newsUkrainian conflict: alleged Russian plans hacked
The collective Anonymous published some preparatory drawings of the invasion
The international hacker collective Anonymous declared war on Russia and its president Vladimir Putin in recent days, because of the armed invasion in Ukraine. There are thousands of cyber attacks that... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: appeal to the Atomic Energy Agency
Kiev asks for protection of its power plants from Russian "nuclear terrorism"
The Ukrainian government asks the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to appeal to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to close the access to the airspace over its nuclear plants. This... more
AerospaceStarlink satellite constellation expands
Record number of launches in 2022 for internet transmission system
The US aerospace company SpaceX has put into orbit in recent hours another 47 satellites of the Starlink constellation, the global transmission system for Internet service that allows you to connect to... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Germany sends missiles to Kiev
Berlin evaluates another arms supply
Germany is considering sending another 2,700 anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine to strengthen Kiev's defense capability against Moscow's military attack. According to reports from the US news agency "Reuters"... more
DefenseHelicopters. France and Spain launch Tiger MkIII programme
The contract includes the upgrade of 60 aircraft for two countries
OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation), on behalf of the French and Spanish Armament General Directorate, the DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement) and the DGAM (Dirección General de Arma... more
Latest newsUkrainian conflict: Russian sites hacked
Anonymous attacks space agency and press agencies
Anonymous attacked the website of the control center of the Russian space agency Roscosmos in these hours, making it unreachable, as well as the web portal of the press agency "Ria Novosti" that is blocked... more
AirlinesCivil Aviation Authority investigates British Airways
Too many flights cancelled due to IT problems suffered
Officials of the British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have begun an informal discussion with the corporate managers of the airline British Airways. At the center of the discussion are the IT problems... more
DefenseUkraine crisis: a toll of dead and wounded
Italy will send to Kiev new armaments among which Stinger anti-aircraft missiles
The Ukrainian Ministry of Health released a new bulletin in recent hours. It takes stock of the situation regarding the wounded and dead fellow citizens since the beginning of military operations of Russian... more
DefenseElettronica. Carmenta will push forward the EU technology to achieve air superiority goal
The project has a duration of 30 months and a budget of approximately € 10 million
The future operational scenario is often characterized by unprecedented level of rapidly changing risks and uncertainty which in turn requires European detection and countermeasure capabilities, growing... more
AerospaceLaura Holmes at AVIONEWS: past and future of Collins Aerospace
Exclusive interview with the new Italian office CEO -VIDEO
AVIONEWS visited the Italian headquarters of Collins Aerospace, in Turin. It's in the middle of this city that the Italian branch district of the North Carolina company was founded in 1929. A strong and... more
IndustryAirbus and Occar sign Eurodrone aircraft system
For development and manufacturing of 20 systems and 5 years of support
Airbus and the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR) have signed the Eurodrone global contract, which includes the development and manufacturing of 20 systems and 5 years of initial in-service... more
DefenseKorean LAh helicopter passes low-temperature tests
In Canadian Arctic to verify engine and equipment
The development of the first South Korean military light attack helicopter Light Armed Helicopter (Lah) from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has passed an important test regarding operation in borderline... more
DefenseArquus military vehicles back on track
In 2022 it looks at the tender tender to replace 9000 French army vehicles
After the sufficient results recorded in 2021, the French company Arquus, specializing in the development and production of military vehicles and controlled by Renault Trucks, has set itself a new ambitious... more