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CargoIATA: air freight in decline for eighth consecutive month
Signs of a modest recovery in recent period appear to have been premature
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased by 4.8% in June 2019, compared... more
OccurrencesBritish Airways (2): IT bag has been solved
Check-in and flights resumed after a few hours
British Airways apologized for the enormous inconvenience caused by an IT problem which arose on August 7th (see AVIONEWS) which prevented the check-in and long delays in flight; a BA representative communicated... more
AerospaceThe second SpaceDataHighway satellite launched
On Ariane 5
The EDRS-C satellite, the second node of the SpaceDataHighway network (also known as EDRS, European Data Relay System), has been successfully launched into geostationary orbit at 31° East by an Ariane... more
AirlinesAlmost all airport strikes in the UK have been cancelled
Agreements reached following new wage offers
Almost all the strikes announced by airport workers in the UK were cancelled after new wage offers. A news that gives rise to a sigh of relief for British vacationers who have faced several problems during... more
Defense"Ocean Shield": Russian Navy repels air strike during military exercises
The training continues successfully
The Russian Navy started the "Ocean Shield" training on August 1st in the Baltic Sea: these are large-scale military exercises performed under the command of the Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov and involve 58... more
CuriositiesSeagulls pose a serious threat to the drones
In Paris numerous incidents between Police UAS and birds - VIDEO
In Paris the seagulls are starting to represent a problem for security: according to an article from "Le Parisien" appeared yesterday August 6, there are more than a dozen accidents between the birds and... more
Sport aviationFAI World Paragliding Championship kicks off today
The event takes place in North Macedonia
The "2019 FAI World Paragliding Championship" starts today, 7 August 2019, in Krushevo, North Macedonia. The competition will last for nearly two weeks, from 7-17 August 2019. The championship will see... more
AerospaceThe Israeli AMOS-17 satellite has reached the space
Successful launch for the Falcon 9 - VIDEO
In the night between August 6 and 7, SpaceX by Elon Musk announced the launch of the Falcon 9 missile with an AMOS-17 satellite from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Israeli company Spacecomm.... more
AirlinesA computer system bag puts British Airways on its knees
100 flights cancelled and 200 delays announced
On August 7, serious computer problems prevented reservations and check-in for the British Airways (BA). 100 flights are cancelled and another 200 are late. Thousands of furious vacationers are stuck in... more
AerospaceIntelsat 39 and EDRS-C satellites orbited
Third 2019 Ariane 5 flight -VIDEO
The third 2019 flight (105th mission overall) of the Ariane 5 launcher took place successfully during the night of the 6th of August from the Guyana Space Center (CSG) spaceport. The European launcher... more
ReportWeapons depot exploded in Siberia
Thousands of people forced to leave home
On August 5, a military ammunition depot exploded for about 16 hours in Siberia near the city of Achinsk in the Krasnoyarsk region, injuring 12 people, one of whom is missing. More than 16,500 individuals... more
Military aviationAmerican reconnaissance planes in Russia
The fighters of Moscow had to intervene several times to stop the violations - VIDEO
Today, on August 6, an American reconnaissance plane was discovered in the city of Kaliningrad in Russia the day after another US aircraft carried out reconnaissance activities near the base of the Russian... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Enchanted Princess" floats out in Monfalcone (Italy)
Its delivery in 2020
"Enchanted Princess", the fifth Royal-class ship built for the ship operator Princess Cruises, a brand within Carnival Corporation, floated out today at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone. Interior f... more
IndustryAirbus begins US production of A-220 aircraft
The first model is scheduled for delivery in the 3Q2020
Airbus has officially begun manufacturing the A-220 aircraft in the US. The first team of A-220 production workers began work at Airbus’ Mobile, Alabama-based production facility following their recent r... more
ReportToday 74 years from Hiroshima: how much have we learned?
An event that coincides with the threats of the use of nuclear energy by various countries of the world
Today, on August 6, 2019, is the day of the anniversary of the horror of Hiroshima: 74 years ago the "Little Boy" atomic bomb was dropped from the United States on the city causing the death of 140,000... more
DefenseLibya: bombs on the Aviation Academy and against civilians at a wedding
EU: indiscriminate attacks on residential areas equate to war crimes
Bombed for the second time in 10 days the Aeronautical Academy in Misrata by a drone of the self-proclaimed Libyan National Army (LNA) of Khalifa Haftar in the night between August 5 and 6. The communication... more
DefenseUSA: it is the beginning of a new era for arms control
China promises retaliations if the United States deploys missiles
"It's beginning of a new era in arms control", the United States and Australia declared on Sunday August 4th, inviting Moscow and Beijing to sign new agreements with the possibility of extending the treaty... more
OccurrencesBA: a plane to Valencia forced to emergency landing
The engine caught fire terrorizing the passengers - VIDEO
A British Airways (BA) A-320 airplane from London caught fire and it had to make the emergency landing in Valencia on August 5. Passengers and crew spreading were in panic while they had been evacuated... more
DefenseNorth Korea: two more "warning" missiles for Seoul and Washington
Kim Jong-Un: joint military actions by US and South Korea violate the agreements
Two ballistic missiles were launched by Kim Jong-Un from Hwanghae to the East Sea: one at 5:24 am and the other at 5:36 am on August 6th local time. It is not the first time that North Korea carries out... more
ReportLibya: Mitiga airport has been attacked again
A civilian plane escaped the bombing
On August 4, while a Mitiga airport was attacked, a civilian plane coming from Benghazi with 124 passengers on board, miraculously escaped the bombing. To allow the movements, the air traffic has been... more
AerospaceKeplero's dream: the "Lightsail-2" solar sail works
The mission is a success - VIDEO
It will be possible to perform controlled flights in space thanks to solar energy: this is confirmed by the functionality of the "Lightsail-2" solar sail, brought into space on June 25 (see AVIONEWS),... more
ReportHong Kong, protests continue: over 200 flights cancelled
Governor Carrie Lam: risk of city destruction - VIDEO
Fire protests and clashes continue in Hong Kong to demand more democracy with protesters who chant the slogan "Free Hong Kong" by the supporter of the independence of the city, now in prison Edward Leung.... more
DefenseIndia: 10,000 troops in Kashmir and Constitutional autonomy has been abolished in Pakistan
The fear of a nuclear war is becoming more concrete
The fear of a possible war between India and Pakistan is becoming more concrete: the Indian government has deployed 10,000 troops in an area of the Himalaya region and announced that it has taken full... more
AccidentsMcDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II fighter plane crashes in Iran
Save the two pilots
On 4 August 12:30 local time in the Persian Gulf, an Iranian fighter McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II crashed following a technical failure in the south of the Country, but fortunately the two pilots... more
DefenseFinal exit of the US from the INF
Ryabkov: "America should also take action for its violations, but we are open to dialogue"
Since August 2, the US exit from the "Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty" has become effective and Russia has nevertheless proposed to the United States and other NATO countries the declaration... more
UAS-DronesIncidents between aircraft and drones in the UK increased
A study by the "Times" mostly at the Heathrow Airport
According to a research conducted in the United Kingdom by the "Times" and published on August 3, incidents and potential collisions between drones and airplanes were reported at a rate of almost three... more
IndustryLeonardo sells its stake in Eurotech
The completion of the transaction is expected today
Leonardo announces in a note that the sale of its entire stake in Eurotech SpA, equal to 11.08% of the share capital (3,936,461 shares), to Emera Srl at a price of € 4.58 per share for a total consideration o... more
IndustryFincantieri. LCS Program: "Indianapolis" delivered
To the US Navy at shipyard in Marinette
Within the Littoral Combat Ship Program (LCS), the consortium consisting of Fincantieri, through its subsidiary Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM), and Lockheed Martin Corporation, has delivered “Indianapolis” (LC... more
Finance and economyAtlantia: Group half-year financial report approved
Passenger traffic: + 2.0% AdR, + 5.7% Aéroports de la Côte d'Azur -ATTACHMENT
The meeting of the Board of Directors of Atlantia SpA, chaired by Fabio Cerchiai, has approved last Friday the Atlantia Group’s interim report for the six months ended 30 June 2019 (“H1 2019”), which will... more
Tilt-rotorsBoeing: new V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft plant
It will also house fuselage production for Armed Forces and international customers
Boeing, the US Marine Corps, US Air Force and US Navy announced the transformation of a 350,000-square-foot facility outside Philadelphia into a modern factory where company employees will build fuselages... more
AirlinesAir Italy reinforces its code-share agreements
And new routes
Air Italy announces that two of its code-share agreements have been expanded in order to include further new destinations and travel opportunities for its passengers.With effect from today, the code-share... more
AirlinesBangkok Airways and Turkish Airlines: code-share partnership
Started yesterday
Short news. Turkish Airlines (TK) and Bangkok Airways have announced a new code-share partnership, which provides their passengers with connections from Turkey to destinations in Thailand and other cities... more
Discussions"Oshkosh 2019": fact and figures for a record year
AVIONEWS was present at the event
AVIONEWS was present at the "Experimental Aircraft Association Air Venture" which took place from July 22 to 28, 2019 at Oshkosh, in Wisconsin.Some fact and figures about the event in brief:Attendance:... more
AirlinesAir France and Paris Aéroport: cooperation to ensure baggage tracking
Thanks to the innovative RFID technology
As from 2020, Air France will ensure baggage tracking at Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" airport using tags equipped with RFID chips in cooperation with Paris Aéroport. It is one of the very first airlines... more
ConferencesCooperation delivers enhanced ICAO compliance and sustainable aviation development
The opening of the 2019 symposium in Phuket
ICAO Council President Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu declares that the UN agency’s "No Country Left Behind" initiative has successfully resulted in heightened cooperation with States and established a crucial m... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: BoD approves results at 30 June 2019
Strong performance at airports - ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA, which convened today, has reviewed and approved the consolidated results at 30 June 2019.The highlights are:Revenue up 4.3% to €2.3 billionRobust like for like r... more
PeopleAirbus DS announces new appointments
From next October 1st
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) has appointed Julian Whitehead Executive Vice-President Global Business and Strategic Programmes, effective 1 October 2019. Currently, he is serving as Executive Vice-President... more
AirportsTrapani airport opens to the trade of the East
Hellofly will fly from Birgi to Naples and Tirana as of September
New routes designed specifically for managers, entrepreneurs and to manage their mid-week business trips between Sicily, Campania and Albania starting from September 20 from "Vincenzo Florio" in Trapani-Birgi.... more
DefenseChina: helicopters, armored vehicles and 190,000 agents in Guangdong
The 70th anniversary exercises worry: possible repression in Hong Kong
On Tuesday July 30, in Southern China at Guangdong province, 190,000 police officers, armored vehicles and helicopters were mobilized in preparation for the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the... more
AerospaceOn August 6: launch of the EDRS satellite
Assembled to the rocket
On August 6 the EDRS-C satellite will be launched from the European spaceport of Kourou, in French Guyana, aboard an Ariane 5 rocket. On July 30, the assembly of the EDRS was carried out, which arises... more
DefenseIran wants to further reduce its nuclear commitments
Zarif: Europe must respect the agreements and take a stand against the US
In a conference on July 31, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated that as long as Europe does not take a clear stance towards the United States, Iran will go ahead with the reduction of... more
IndustryAircalin takes delivery of its first A-330neo aircraft
The second plane joining the fleet later in 2019 -DATA SHEET
New Caledonia’s Aircalin has taken delivery of its first of two A-330/900 at a delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France, with the second aircraft joining the fleet later in 2019, replacing its existing t... more
Finance and economyAirplanes-helicopters. Airbus reports 1H2019 results
The highlights - ATTACHMENT
Airbus reported Half-Year (H1) 2019 consolidated financial results and maintained its guidance for the full-year.The highlights are: Commercial aircraft environment robustH1 financials mainly reflect A... more
AirlinesAir France: evolution of the Group's aircraft fleet
Important decisions of the board of directors
The Air France-KLM Board of Directors approved several strategic decisions concerning the development of the Air France fleet, following a meeting on July 30, 2019.These decisions reflect the Group's focus... more
Military aviationPutin will send more than 100 military aircraft and helicopters to the Crimea
A spectacular demonstration of Russian strength - VIDEO
A spectacular military exercise is scheduled for August 6: more than 100 aircraft between aeronautical airplanes and helicopters and Russian missile defense forces will simulate the attack of a hypothetical... more
DefenseNorth Korea: two more missiles to warn Seoul
From Wonsan to "the East Sea"
Kim Jong Un launched two more short-range balistic missiles from the Kalma area near Wonsan towards the "East Sea", the name with which the South Koreans identify the Mar of Japan, less than a week after... more
DefenseUN calls for a truce to the war in Libya
Hit civil infrastructures. Salvini said: the silence of the international organizations is unacceptable
On July 28, UN envoy Ghassan Salamè and general Khalifa Haftar met to discuss the latest developments in Libya and ways to revive peace and dialogue. Despite the invitation to respect international humanitarian... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM signs commitment for A-220 aircraft
A MoU for 60 airplanes
The Air France–KLM Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 60 A-220/300 aircraft to modernise its fleet. By acquiring the industry’s single-aisle airplane, the airline will benefit fro... more
VideoAVIONEWS was present at the 50th anniversary of "EAA Air Venture" in Oshkosh
Report of the most important aviation event in the world - VIDEO AVIONEWS
AVIONEWS was present at the "Experimental Aircraft Association Air Venture", the largest gathering of aviation enthusiasts and "air show" in the world, which took place from July 22 to 28, 2019 at Oshkosh,... more
CuriositiesANA carries the Olympic flame
And it becomes a support partner for the "Tokyo 2020" Olympics Games
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has signed an agreement with the organizing committee of the "Tokyo 2020" Olympic and Paralympic Games to become a "Supporting Partner" of the Olympic torch relay. The carrier... more