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ReportAbha attack (2). ICAO Council condems it
And expressed its solidarity with the local people and government
The Governing Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has expressed its condemnation when reacting to the news of the terrorist bombings reported at Abha International Airport,... more
ReportNew Houthi attack against Abha airport
Death toll is one dead and 21 wounded
Houthi rebels have launched a new attack against the international airport of Abha, in the south of Saudi Arabia. A Syrian citizen died, 21 were injured, a spokesman for the Saudi-led military coalition... more
Civil aviationThree recommendations to boost the benefits of aviation in Greece
According to a study
To continue building on the success of its air transport industry, Greece should work to modernize its airspace, keep airport charges under control and expand terminal and runway capacity to meet the upcoming... more
Fair and showsRostec exhibits over 1000 pieces of military equipment at "ARMY-2019"
Around 1500 companies and over 1 million people will participate in the Forum
Rostec State Corporation presents over 1000 pieces of weapons, military and special equipment at the "ARMY-2019" forum. These include tanks, IFVs, helicopters, UAVs, artillery systems and ammunition, advanced... more
AerospaceSpace X launches LightSail 2 into orbit
Falcon Heavy rocket carried 24 spacecraft
Today SpaceX has launched the Space Test Program 2 (STP-2) mission. From the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, the Falcon Heavy rocket was launched for its third expedition: on board the... more
AirportsFiumicino: Rome-Chengdu, new direct air connection
Three times a week
Short news. The new Rome-Chengdu direct flight operated by the Chinese Sichuan Airlines, with a three-weekly frequency, was inaugurated this morning at Fiumicino airport.With over 150 aircraft in fleet... more
ReportErdogan confirms agreement for S-400 anti-aircraft system
Russian order arriving in July
Turkey will have its own Russian anti-aircraft defense system S-400. It's a question of sovereignty. "We hope to start receiving the S-400s we ordered next month", said Recep Tayyip Erdogan. No step backwards... more
AerospaceYamal-601 satellite in geostationary orbit
Solar panels and antennas have been deployed
Thales Alenia Space and Gazprom Space Systems announced yesterday that the Launch Early Operation Phase (LEOP) has been successfully completed and the Yamal-601 communications satellite is now in the nominal... more
ReportAirplane hit against boarding tower at airport of Nice
No injuries but great fear among travelers
At the airport of Nice, a Boeing 777/300 ER aircraft by Kuwait Airways hit the left wing against the embarkation tower. The incident happened yesterday afternoon at around 5:20pm. The aircraft was on the... more
AirlinesPlanes. Lufthansa (2) reorganizes airlines, networks and strategies
Drastic interventions on Eurowings and Brussels among the measures presented in today's BoD -ATTACHMENTS
Drastic action on Eurowings and on Brussels Airlines and a new dividend policy (see AVIONEWS): these are just two ingredients of the "dish" that the Deutsche Lufthansa Executive Board has served in today's... more
AccidentsEurofighter aircraft collision (2): one of the two pilots dead
The other was recovered alive. Both had managed to eject
More detailed information about the collision in flight between two Eurofighter fighter planes of the German Air Force Luftwaffe, which took place today at 2pm local time in northern Germany, is gradually... more
Fair and showsPost-Le Bourget: Airbus overtakes Boeing
The B-737 crisis foreshadows taking over on the top
At "Le Bourget" Airbus played at home and almost without opponents. At the aeronautical show set up at the airport north of Paris, the French manufacturer has overtaken Boeing in business. The American... more
ConferencesEuropean airport industry to meet in Cyprus
For the 29th Aci Europe Assembly, Congress and Exhibition
More than 300 aviation executives from over 40 countries will meet in Limassol, Cyprus for the 29th ACI EUROPE Assembly, Congress & Exhibition hosted by Hermes Airports.The event -which takes place from... more
AirlinesBrazil suspends concessions to the Avianca carrier
Negotiations with other airlines for airport slots
The Brazilian official gazette published a statement of the national civil aviation agency (ANAC) in which it was informed about the "precautionary" suspension of concessions for the transport of cargo... more
Helicopters"European Helicopter Day" next June 30
The first edition with various events
The first edition of the "European Helicopter Day" will take place on 30th of June with the aim of introducing the European general public to rotorcraft flight through various events including visits,... more
SecurityTehran: We are not afraid of American cyber attacks
"We foil millions"
"The media are asking questions about the veracity of the alleged cyber-attack against Iran. No American attack has been successfully carried out", even though they are making a lot of efforts "in this... more
AccidentsCollision in flight for two German Eurofighter aircraft
Today in the skies of northern Germany: the two pilots took the turn -2 VIDEO
Two Eurofighter fighter planes belonging to the Luftwaffe, the Air Force of the Federal Republic of Germany, collided in the skies of Jabel, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, northern Germany. It happened at... more
AerospaceTomorrow morning launch of LightSail 2, the "light" space sail
It will demonstrate that solar-powered space navigation is possible -VIDEO
The launch of the LightSail 2 space sail, the "light sail" designed to demonstrate how space propulsion is based on sunlight will take place at 5:30 am Italian time tomorrow. The sail will be taken into... more
AirlinesThe Lufthansa Group changes its dividend policy
Enlarge the range of the premium up to 40% of the adjusted net profit
The Executive Board of Lufthansa Group has decided to change its dividend policy. In the future, the Group plans to pay out a regular dividend of 20 to 40 percent of the Group’s net profit, adjusted f... more
UAS-DronesLeonardo launches the Drone Contest in Turin
During Innovation Day, Crescendo. Naturalia - Artificialia
Leonardo Innovation Day, Crescendo. Naturalia - Artificialia was held today at the OGR in Turin to promote the cross fertilization of ideas between humanistic and scientific disciplines. The event was... more
Fair and showsItalian AMI consolidates KC-767A tanker aircraft mission readiness
With the Boeing PBL agreement announced at Le Bourget
Boeing will continue providing Performance-based Logistics (PBL) support to the Italian air force (ItAF) fleet of KC-767A tanker airplanes through July 2021 per an extended contract agreement for two additional... more
AerospaceSatellite T-16 launched on Ariane 5
It is based on Eurostar E3000 geostationary platform
The Airbus-built T-16 telecommunications satellite has been successfully launched on an Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana. T-16 is based on Airbus Eurostar E3000 geostationary platform and is... more
ReportTrump's message to Iran
The president ordered the attack, then changed his mind
According to reports from "Reuters" agency quoting Iranian officials, Donald Trump sent Iran the warning of a military attack. In his message he also added that he was against any war against Iran and... more
AirlinesAirlines change routes because of US-Iranian tension
Alitalia redirects plane to Delhi
Threat in the skies of Iran is real. The ongoing military activity has increased the fear that Tehran could launch ballistic missiles against civilian airplanes flying in the area. After US Federal Aviation... more
DefensePlanes. Indra will provide a new simulator for French Air Force pilots
It will train them for piloting the A-330 MRTT and refuelling in flight
Indra, a company of technology, will provide the French Air Force under contract with Airbus D&S a flight simulator that will offer training at the highest level for the pilots of the A-330 MRTT refuelling... more
Fair and showsBoeing invests in Sustainable Aviation Fuel
In Brazil, for a million dollars
Boeing announced a USD 1 million investment in Brazil’s efforts to establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel industry. The investment will focus on initiatives that maximize social, economic and environmental b... more
Fair and showsBoeing: IAG on 777X order with services agreements
Two contracts signed at Le Bourget
Boeing and International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world's largest airline groups, signed two agreements at the "Paris Air Show" that will provide key services for IAG's British Airways (BA), including... more
ReportFAA stops US flights in the Persian Gulf
The agency is worried about political tensions in the area
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency ordinance due to the escalation of tensions in Middle East. FAA prohibits all US carriers and commercial operators from flying in Iran-controlled... more
ReportTrump to Iran: "You made a big mistake"
The shooting down of US drone follows the attack on oil tankers in the Gulf
The "clear message" of Iran to America, as the head of pasdarans defined demolition of the US reconnaissance drone (see AVIONEWS), arrived at the White House. Donald Trump's response was strong. "Iran... more
CuriositiesDiscovering a submerged Boeing aircraft
It will be the attraction of an underwater park - VIDEO
Deliberately sinking planes seems to have become a fad. Turkey has swept an Airbus off the coast of Gallipoli to turn it into a tourist attraction for scuba diving. Now Bahrain has sunk 30 km from its... more
Fair and showsStrong demand for new Airbus commercial aircraft at Le Bourget
For 363 airplanes between firm orders and commitments
During the "2019 Paris Air Show" (June 17-23), Airbus achieved new business for 363 commercial aircraft, comprising 149 firm orders and 214 commitments. In addition to these totals, airlines and lessors... more
Fair and showsLockheed Martin-Airbus: A-330Mrtt aircraft partnership at Le Bourget
Meeting for tanker talk during the Air Show - DATA SHEET
Short news from Le Bourget. With an agreement in place to explore US military tanking opportunities, Airbus and Lockheed Martin senior executive leaders met for some "tanker talk" during the "2019 Paris... more
Fair and showsThales Alenia Space signs partnership on the nano satellite market
Together with Hemeria at the "Paris air show"
Short from Le Bourget. HEMERIA and Thales Alenia Space (TAS), Joint-Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), sign a partnership agreement on the nano-satellite market. HEMERIA will offer its range... more
Fair and showsLe Bourget. Airbus announces order of aircraft from Flynas
MoU signed for 10 A-321XLR - DATA SHEET
Short from Le Bourget. Flynas, Saudi Arabia's low-cost carrier, has signed a Letter of Intent (Mou - Memorandum of Understanding) with Airbus for 10 A-321XLR aircraft, the most range version of the A-320.... more
Fair and showsAirbus signs aircraft contract with JetBlue Airways
It will add the A-321XLR presented at the Le Bourget air show -DATA SHEET
Short from Le Bourget. JetBlue Airways will add the A-321XLR to its wide fleet of Airbus aircraft and expand the previous order of A-220. The carrier has committed to converting 13 A-321neo orders into... more
Military aviationRussian fighter planes intercepted in the Sea of Japan
According to Moscow there was no violation of Japan airspace
This morning two Russian bombing fighter planes would have violated Japan's airspace. F-2 and F-15 fighters of Tokyo's military air force intercepted and escorted them. The Japanese defense ministry complained... more
ReportAir raid launched on Eni's building in Libya
President Noc: workers' lives and oil production at risk
An air raid launched last night by the forces of General Haftar has heavily damaged a warehouse owned by the Mellitah Oil and Gas Company, an equal joint-venture between Libyan National Oil Corporation... more
ReportIran shoots down US military drone aircraft
Exchange of charges about position of the aircraft
An American spy drone aircraft, identified as an RQ-4 Global Hawk, was shot down in Iran by the Pasdarans. According to Iranian state news agency "IRNA", the revolutionary guards reported that the aircraft... more
AccidentsA man arrested for the death of Emiliano Sala
He is accused of culpable homicide
A 64-year-old man was arrested by Dorset police due to investigations on the death of footballer Emiliano Sala. "BBC" reports it. The authorities have indicated that he is suspected of involuntary manslaughter,... more
ReportTurkey coup: life sentences to the ex-chief of the Air Force Ozturk
Same fate for another 15 defendants for the 2016 attempt
There is also General Akin Ozturk, a former chief of staff of the Air Force among the 16 defendants for the failed coup occurred in Turkey in 2016, sentenced in these hours by the court of Ankara to a... more
ReportFlight MH17, marked arrest warrants for 4 people
Joint Investigation Team indicted three Russians and one Ukrainian for shooting down the plane
Dutch-led international investigation committee charged four people, three Russians and one Ukrainian, for shooting down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17. Investigators have issued the corresponding international... more
Fair and showsKLM intention to purchase for up to 35 E-195E2 planes
Announced at the "53rd Paris Air Show" -DATA SHEET
Embraer announced today, at the "53rd International Paris Air Show" (June 17-23), KLM Cityhopper’s intention to purchase up to 35 E-195E2 jet, 15 firm orders with purchase rights for a further 20 aircraft o... more
ReportDrone aircraft invade airspace at Changi airport, Singapore
CAAS Authority takes measures that delay and redirect takeoffs and landings
After yesterday and today some drone planes were spotted in the Singapore-Changi airspace, to answer questions from both the media and passengers the local civil aviation authority confirmed several "drone... more
Fair and showsWizz Air announces A-321XLR aircraft order
Deliveries will take place over three years starting in 2023
Short from Le Bourget. Wizz Air Holdings Plc announced today that, as part of the Indigo Partners deal, it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus relating to exercising a part of its... more
Fair and showsElettronica will study for the updating of the onboard Dass system on Typhoon plane
Together with the other partners for the Eurofighter Long Term Evolution
Today, as part of the third day of the "Paris Air Show" in Le Bourget (June 17-23, see AVIONEWS), the Eurofighter GmbH has announced the acquisition of the NETMA contract for the feasibility study of the... more
Fair and showsBourget. ATR announces 75 new aircraft orders
Worth USD 1.7 billion
The world regional aircraft manufacturer ATR announces a total of 75 order commitments, including 35 firm orders from NAC disclosed on June 18 (see AVIONEWS), on the occasion of the "53rd International... more
Fair and showsAW-169 helicopter ordered by NHV Group
The aircraft enters European crew change off-shore market
Leonardo has announced to have recently signed a contract for two AW-169 light intermediate helicopters with helicopter service provider NHV Group. The aircraft, expected to be delivered between 2019 and... more
ReportSecretary of Defense Shanahan resigns
The head of the Pentagon leaves because of allegations of domestic violence
Patrick Shanahan leaves leadership of Pentagon. The interim defense secretary, who officially resigns for family reasons, leaves his role due to allegations of domestic violence that had been made by his... more
Fair and showsWiking orders AW-139 helicopters
To use for enhancement off-shore transport services in Northern Europe - DATA SHEET
Leonardo announced today the signing of a contract valued at 30 million euro for two AW-139 intermediate twin engine helicopters with Wiking Helikopter Service GmbH of Germany. The aircraft, which are... more
Fair and showsAirbus announces new orders from IAG
For 14 aircraft destined to Iberia and Aer Lingus
Short from Le Bourget. International Airlines Group (IAG) has selected the A-321XLR to expand its fleet of highly efficient single aisles with a firm order for 14 aircraft. Of these, eight are destined... more