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AerospaceExoMars rover leaves UK for testing ahead of launch
Ahead of delivery to Thales Alenia Space
The European Space Agency’s ExoMars rover is leaving the UK for Airbus in Toulouse where it will undergo crucial testing ahead of delivery to Thales Alenia Space. The ExoMars rover “Rosalind Franklin” will b... more
Fair and showsRussian Helicopters presented convertible Mi-171A2 at "MAKS"
The aircraft can be used for cargo transportation and up to 20 passengers
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) presented a convertible Mi-171A2 helicopter at the "MAKS-2019 airspace show" (see AVIONEWS). Depending on the customer wishes, the... more
AirportsObrador: Mexican construction airport companies were compensated
Work interrupted due to corruption and geological risks
Today, Wednesday, August 28, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador stated, during a press conference, that all companies involved in the $ 13 billion construction of the Mexico City airport cancelled... more
DefenseNew aircraft strikes in Syria
Bombing in the north-western area
Today, on August 28, new Syrian airstrikes near a Turkish military base in northwestern Syria at the village of Sher Maghar on the borders of the province of Hama and Idlib where the Army, supported by... more
DefenseHezbollah will respond "surprisingly" to Israel's drones
Jerusalem worried but excludes a war
Hezbollah has made it known that it will respond soon to the drones sent by Israel to Beirut with a "surprise" protest. Lebanese leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah described the incidents as the first Israeli... more
PeopleSaab appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Dean Rosenfield will take place his new position in January
Saab has appointed Dean Rosenfield as Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for Marketing and Sales. He also becomes a member of Group Management. Dean Rosenfield is today head of Market Area Asia Pacific... more
DefenseRussia and Turkey: joint military production
Decisions taken after the encounter at the "Maks Air Show 2019" - VIDEO
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday August 27 that Turkey is interested in joint military production with Russia including missile defense systems and combat aircraft, following talks... more
ReportOne man arrested at Munich airport
5000 passengers blocked and 130 flights cancelled
Today, on Tuesday August 27, a person was arrested at Munich airport who attempted to leave the airport via the emergency exit, instead of undergoing passport control, causing the temporary closure of... more
DefenseChina disappointed by the G7
No one intrudes on Hong Kong
A dissatisfied China emerges from the summit which ended yesterday on August 26 in Biarritz (see AVIONEWS) and it brought together the most important world powers (USA, Japan, Germany, France, Great Britain,... more
Fair and showsRussian Helicopters to present three civilian novelties at "MAKS"
Both the flight program and the static exposition present the entire line of military and civilian rotorcraft
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) will present as many as three new civilian products at the "MAKS 2019 International aviation and space salon" (see AVIONEWS). The... more
Fair and showsRosoboronexport invites 120 delegations to "Maks 2019"
One of the main weapons operators at the Russian demonstration
Rosoboronexport, the Russian brokerage agency for the export and import of technology and defense products, invited 120 delegations from 65 countries to participate in the "MAKS" event (International aviation... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2019". Russian debut of the E-195E2 aircraft
The airplane is at the static display - DATA SHEET
The newest short-haul aircraft Embraer E-195-E2 presented for the first time to the general public in Russia during the "International Aviation and Space Salon" ("MAKS 2019", from August 27 to September... more
DefenseIran: the US lift the sanctions and we will start the dialogue
Never wanted nuclear weapons for a "fatwa"
The world seemed to see a glimmer of light following the words by French President Emmanuel Macron about a possible resumption of dialogue between Usa and Iran (see AVIONEWS), immediately cooled by Trump's... more
Civil aviationStrikes in Spain due to the closure of Ryanair bases
The low-cost said: the fault is due to the "Brexit" and the B-737 Max aircraft problem
Following the closure of four Ryanair bases in Spain in the islands of Gran Canaria, Tenerife Sur, Girona and Lanzarote starting next January 8, 2020, and which will lead to the dismissal of 512 employees,... more
AerospaceThe "Soyuz MS-14" spacecraft has managed to dock
The "Skybot" robot has arrived at its destination
This morning on August 27 the "Soyuz MS-14" spacecraft with the humanoid "Skybot F-850" finally managed to dock at the "Zvezda" module of the International Space Station -ISS- (see AVIONEWS) after a... more
Fair and shows"Maks 2019" in Russia from August 27th to September 1st
The air show takes place in odd years near Moscow
"Maks" is the international aeronautical and space exhibition in Moscow which takes place in odd years in Zhukovsky, near the Russian capital.The first similar show in Russia was held in 1992 with a different... more
ReportTrump: no compensation to Iran
Tehran has a lot of oil, possible loan facilities from other Countries - VIDEO
Today on August 26 during a press conference at the end of the Biarritz summit, Trump despite of the conciliatory lathes at the closing of the "G7" (see AVIONEWS) declared not to be open to possible compensation... more
Finance and economyIATA: working together to shape a sustainable future
The "WFS" will be held in Miami, 25-26 September 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the "2019 World Financial Symposium" (WFS) will focus on the theme of shaping a sustainable future together: airlines, IATA and partners.The... more
DefenseG7: Canadair aircraft for the Amazon and reassurances about China and Iran
"Productive" summit according to Donald Trump
The summit "G7" that brings together world leaders at Biarritz in France (see AVIONEWS) was held constructively until today. US President Donald Trump used conciliatory words on Beijing and Tehran: he... more
Science and technologyBertrand Piccard at G7 to push ambitious climate action
The pilot of Solar Impulse airplane has been selected by the French government
The explorer and pilot of Solar Impulse airplane has been selected by the French government as one of the representatives of civil society that addresses the G7, calling for brave policies that will turn... more
AerospaceRoscosmos, NASA and ESA to the rescue for the "Skybot" robot
New attempt to dock the Russian spacecraft "Soyuz" - VIDEO
On August 27 at 5:15 am Italian time (6:15 am Moscow time and 11:12 pm of the previous day for the United States, USA) a new attempt will be made to allow the docking of the Russian spaceship "Soyuz MS-14",... more
AccidentsPiper PA-28 airplane crashed in Switzerland
Also a baby among the three victims
Even a newborn baby among the three dead following the crash of the Piper PA-28 RT 201 Arrow IV plane, G-BVDH registration, on Mount Sempione, in Switzerland. Crashed from about 2000 meters above sea level... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: scheduled appointments in crisis
It is essential to clarify before a new Government
By the end of August, representatives of Delta Airlines, Ferrovie dello Stato (Italian State Railways), Atlantia and the Italian Treasury should meet in Atlanta to discuss the rescue of the Alitalia airline... more
AccidentsAirplane-helicopter collision in Mallorca: 7 dead including two children
The Spanish media: the most serious incident in the history of the Island
On Sunday, August 25th at around 1:35pm (local hour) 7 people died and two others were injured following to a collision in flight between the Bell 206L-3 Long Ranger III (D-HOTT registration) helicopter... more
AirlinesWet-lease: renting of aircraft of other companies to continue flying
The rights of passengers in the event of changing conditions
The "wet lease" refers to a type of rental contract, stipulated between two airlines, of an airplane comprising all ancillary services such as insurance, crew and maintenance. It generally resorts to "wet... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines expands its own network
Two new routes in Central America
Short news. Turkish Airlines continues to enhance its flight network. Flag carrier has launched scheduled connections to Mexico City along with Cancún. The services to both cities, the 18th and 19th destinations... more
Military aviationPortugal signs contract for five KC-390 aircraft
Deliveries are scheduled to start in 2023
The Portuguese Government and Embraer signed yesterday, at a ceremony held at industry's facility in Évora, a contract for the acquisition of five multi-mission airlifters KC-390. Additionally, services... more
ConferencesICAO: common approach crucial to solving Asia-Pacific's capacity constraints
The DGCA-APAC/56 conference will conclude in Kathmandu on 23 August 2019
The stage has been set for progress toward the resolution of Asia-Pacific’s aviation capacity constraints at the 56th Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation, Asia and Pacific Region (DGCA-APAC/56) i... more
AirlinesNew training equipment and technologies: LAT invests in the future
B-777/9 CEET to be delivered to Lufthansa Aviation Training in the 1Q2020
Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) is investing widely in new training equipment and further education of cabin crews this year. This includes the purchase of a new B-777/9 Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer... more
DefensePutin: "symmetrical response" to the US missile
China is also getting ready
The Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty was signed in Washington in 1987 by Ronald Reagan and Michail Gorbacev to put an end to the use of intermediate range nuclear missiles installed by the US and... more
DefenseNorth Korea does not bow to sanctions
Ri Yong-ho, Minister of Foreign Affairs: US made miscalculation
North Korea shows no failures in the face of heavy US sanctions to the point that Ri Yong-ho, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Democratic Republic, has come to say on August 23 that US Secretary... more
ReportNew protests at Hong Kong airport
Business Office: "Almost Terrorist Acts"
Protests are continuing in China (see AVIONEWS) and new demonstrations are scheduled for Hong Kong airport on August 23rd. While the Chinese Hong Kong Business Office condemned the demonstrations as "almost... more
AirlinesQantas to operate direct NY and London to Australia
A final decision on "Project Sunrise" is expected by the end of December 2019
Qantas has announced three ultra long-haul research flights to gather new data about inflight passenger and crew health and wellbeing.The flights form part of planning for "Project Sunrise" – Qantas’ goa... more
HelicoptersTo modernize and expand the Canadian SaR helicopter fleet
Leonardo and Team Cormorant welcome the Government of Canada’s commitment
Leonardo welcomes the continued commitment made by Canada’s Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, to modernize and expand Canada’s primary rotary search and rescue helicopter fle... more
Defense"Bavar 373": the new Iranian missile is arrived
Rouhani: "if the enemy attacks we cannot just pray not to do it" - VIDEO
The new "Bavar 373" missile system was presented today by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on the occasion of National Defense Industry Day. The new armament comes in the context of a climate of strong... more
DefenseSouth Korea: stop the information sharing agreement with Japan
United States alarmed
South Korea declared on Thursday August 22 that it will abandon the information sharing pact with Japanese military intelligence. The agreement was a barometer of relations between Seoul and Tokyo and... more
AerospaceAirbus built ExoMars rover gets its eyes
UK designed and built device integrated on it at industry in Stevenage
One of the key instruments on the European Space Agency’s (ESA) ExoMars rover, the Panoramic Camera (PanCam) has been fitted and integrated in the Airbus bio-burden cleanroom in Stevenage. Designed and b... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport expects busiest week-end of the year
Between Friday and Monday, almost 70,000 passengers are expected to pass through it
This week-end is once again expected to be Liverpool "John Lennon Airport"’s (LJLA) busiest of the year as the August Bank Holiday sees thousands of the region’s travellers taking advantage of the gre... more
DefenseNorth Korea: no dialogue with USA if military exercises with Seoul will continue
A new cold war?
Pyongyang declared today on August 22 that it had no interest in resuming nuclear dialogue with the US until the Americans stop "hostile military activities". North Korea, which in recent weeks has launched... more
SecurityMapping software will help lost pilots flying over the UK
To find their way home safely
Leonardo’s ‘auto triangulation’ software has gone live at the UK’s ‘Distress and Diversion’ cell based at NATS, the UK’s main air traffic control services provider. The Distress and Diversion cell is manne... more
DefenseG7: the return of Moscow will be discussed
Armed with the French coast to host the powerful in Biarritz
One of the focuses of the G7 to be held from August 24 to 26, 2019 will be the return of Moscow: both France and the United States agree to transform the summit with the 7 largest advanced economies in... more
Aerospace"Stardust" in Antarctica
Discovered in the snow by Munich researchers
Identified by the researchers of the technical University of Munich "stardust" in Antarctica: from a supernova to the snow, the poetic vision of white of the Universe and the white of the Earth. 500 kilos... more
ReportAmazonia devoured by flames: images from Copernicus and NASA
Fire record in 2019 - PHOTO
The lung of the Earth continues to burn without stopping: denounced by the National Institute for Space Research of Brazil (INPE) the sad record of 2019 with 72,843 fires that are devastating the Amazon.... more
Science and technologyLufthansa Innovation Hub focuses on CO2 neutral fuels for aircraft
And it aunches sustainability platform
CO2 neutral, synthetic fuel is one of the most promising alternatives for making the future of aviation climate-neutral. Industry and nationwide deployment has failed so far due to limited quantity and... more
AccidentsA-109C helicopter crashes in Greece
The Russian icons and two passengers died
Mikhail Abramov, Russian patron of the private museum of the Russian icon in Moscow, died on August 20 in Greece, near the island of Paros and the Galatas town, following the crash of the private helicopter... more
Civil aviationAircraft. The youngest airline fleets are still in Asia
According to the ch-aviation analysis reveals -ATTACHMENT
Swiss airline intelligence provider ch-aviation today revealed the names of the world’s youngest airline fleets, measured in average aircraft age. It is the second such ch-aviation analysis on the topic, a... more
Fair and showsAircraft. "FAI World Aerobatic Championships 2019" takes flight in France
With an opening ceremony this evening
The 30th edition of the "FAI World Aerobatic Championships" takes off this evening with an Opening Ceremony at 6pm local French time. Held at the Châteauroux-Centre airport in central France, this year’s co... more
AirportsMIA passenger traffic up midway through 2019
Route launches by AA and four new carriers drive steady growth
Through June, Miami International Airport (MIA) served 688,000 more passengers than last year, for an increase of three percent and a mid-year total of 23.4 million travellers. International travellers... more
CuriositiesUS researcher would have discovered radioactive spills in North Korea
Possible serious environmental and health crisis
While the world is in alarm following the worrying loss of radiation from the Russian military base in the village of Nenoksa (see AVIONEWS), according to an article published today on August 21 by "Dailymail"... more
Civil aviationCompetitiveness of Swiss Aviation crucial for jobs and prosperity
According to an analysis-study released by IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released analysis showing that the competitiveness of Switzerland’s air transport sector could generate an additional 36,000 jobs and nearly CHF 13 b... more