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Civil aviationChina: Air White Whale celebrates its first W5000, Unmanned Cargo Plane
The prototype will be exhibited at the "Zhuhai Airshow" in China next November - GALLERY
Chinese startup Air White Whale completed production of its first W5000 unmanned cargo aircraft at its Changzhou factory on October 18, a company statement said. The Civil Aviation Administration of China... more
Civil aviationEMB: 20 years since the first ethanol-powered "Ipanema" aircraft was certified
It has avoided more than 28 million tons of CO2 emissions
Embraer is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the certification of the "Ipanema" EMB-202A ethanol-powered agricultural aircraft, the first and only series-produced aircraft in the world to fly with a... more
AirlinesWizz Air trials Saf fuels on A-321neo aircraft
In collaboration with Airbus, a step forward towards sustainability in the aviation sector
Wizz Air has announced the launch of a pilot project in collaboration with Airbus for the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This initiative positions the airline one step closer to complying with... more
DefenseNew frontier in Italian Defense: "Sciamano Drone Carrier" ship under development
The project will be presented at the "Sea Drone Tech Summit 2024"
The Italian Navy is developing an innovative drone carrier ship called "Sciamano Drone Carrier", specifically designed to launch and recover both fixed-wing and rotary-wing UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles).... more
Civil aviationBoeing close to resolving labor dispute
Deal could end strike holding industry back
Boeing, the US aerospace giant, is close to resolving a labor dispute that has significantly impacted its production. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), which represents... more
AerospaceBrazil: Visiona releases the first images captured by the VCUB1 satellite
The first high-performance one designed by the national industry
Visiona, the joint-venture between Embraer and Telebras, has presented the first images collected by VCUB1, the first high-performance satellite designed by Brazil’s national industry, and has thus concluded t... more
Civil aviationNo aid from Berlin to Lilium, manufacturer of eVtol aircraft
Goodbye (perhaps) to the hope of a 50 million financial injection for the company already in crisis
The German Government has not granted the financial support requested (and strongly hoped for) by Lilium, a Bavarian company that builds eVtol (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft for air... more
AirportsSignificant growth in US biofuel production in 2023
Focus on renewable diesel and the impact of regulations
The United States is expected to grow its biofuel production by 7% in 2023, reaching a total annual capacity of 24 billion gallons by the start of 2024. According to the Energy Information Administration... more
DefenseAircraft and missiles: RTAF signs agreement for support of IRIS-T short-range system
Thailand deploys Air Defense Capabilities with Diehl defence
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has strengthened its cooperation with Diehl Defence through a new agreement for the technical and logistical support of the IRIS-T missile system, designed for use on short-range... more
AerospaceSpaceopal (Telespazio) celebrates 15 years of success in Milan
During the "International Astronautical Congress" (IAC) week
Spaceopal, a joint-venture between Telespazio and DLR-GfR, celebrated its first 15 years in business together with representatives of government, institutions and with its industrial partners and suppliers... more
AerospaceESA orders 6 additional radar-based satellites to Thales Alenia Space
For IRIDE Earth observation constellation
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a 107-Million-Euro contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the supply of 6 additional radar-based... more
AirlinesSelf-driving planes: MoU between Wisk Aero and Airservices Australia
Memorandum lays foundation for integrating eVtol air taxis and Aam technologies into national airspace - VIDEO
Wisk Aero, a company that operates in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector and produces electric air taxis, has announced in these hours the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airservices... more
Civil aviationTecnam appoints new manager for Europe sales
Pasquale De Rosa over 15 years of experience in this sector
Tecnam announces the appointment of Pasquale De Rosa as Sales Manager for Europe. He brings with him over 15 years of extensive sales experience in a variety of industries.Prior to joining Tecnam, he held... more
Civil aviationAirbus-Toshiba: partnership for decarbonisation of the aeronautical industry
Studies to co-develop a motor for hydrogen aircraft that use superconductivity
Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba), Toshiba Group’s energy arm, will cooperate and mutualise experience on superconducting t... more
Fair and showsToho Air signs for an additional AW-139 helicopter
To enhance shuttle service in Japan
At "Japan Aerospace" (Tokyo, 16-18 October) Toho Air Service, Co., Ltd., Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, Co., Ltd. and Leonardo signed a contract for the supply of an additional AW-139 intermediate twin engine... more
Civil aviationEmbraer at the "Japan International Aerospace Exhibition" (October 16-19)
The company showcases portfolio of aircraft solutions
Embraer showcases its aircraft and solutions at the "Japan Aerospace Exhibition" from October 16 to 19, 2024. The company features its E-Jets family of commercial aircraft, the multi-mission C-390 Millennium... more
AerospaceAirbus DS: plans to reduce divisional workforce by up to 2,500 positions
The company adapts to challenging business environment
Airbus Defence and Space is announcing plans to adapt the Division’s organisation and workforce in light of a continued complex business environment, especially in the Space Systems segment where significant f... more
Civil aviationS-100 Uas impresses with its multimission capabilities at "Repmus 2024"
The exercise for three weeks hosted by the Portuguese Navy
Schiebel participated in the large-scale NATO supported exercise "REPMUS 2024" (Robotic Experimentation and Prototypingusing Maritime Uncrewed Systems) hosted by the Portuguese Navy. For the third year... more
AirportsEmbraer to invest in new MRO facilities in Fort Worth
With the opening of a service center at the Perot Field Alliance Airport
Embraer announced the expansion and investment in the United States of its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services network to support the growing fleet of E-Jets with the opening of a new Embraer... more
DefenseBAE Systems awarded contract for Multi-mode Aviation Radio Set
Up to $460 million for modernized cryptographic solution for US Army helicopter fleet
The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with a ceiling value of $460 million for the AN/ARC-231/A Multi-mode Aviation Radio Set (MARS). This award... more
AerospaceFlip, the new lunar rover, presented in Milan
Conceived by Venturi Space and Venturi Astrolab, it will be used to carry small payloads to the Moon
Venturi Space and Venturi Astrolab have announced their collaboration to produce a lunar rover, designed to meet the growing number of institutional, corporate and scientific organizations in the US and... more
DefenseLeonardo and Rheinmetall establish jv: new battle tanks and infantry fighting vehicles for the Italian Army
50:50 joint-venture with headquarters in Rome and operational headquarters in La Spezia
Leonardo and Rheinmetall have decided to establish a joint-venture aimingat forming a new European nucleus for the development and production of military combat vehicles inEurope. The companies had already... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space signs a contract with OHB
To develop two radar instruments for ESA’s 10th exciting new Earth Explorer Harmony mission
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with OHB to develop the two Earth observation Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) instruments to be... more
AerospaceTelespazio signs a contract with the ESA for the Moonlight programme
Worth 123 million euro and for the future missions to the Moon
Telespazio, a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), signed a 123 million euro contract today in Milan with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the implementation of the first phase of... more
Finance and economyAnd Boeing is calling for cash...
Giant seeks funding to weather crisis and maintain credit rating
Boeing is seeking financing for a total amount of 35 billion dollars. This move was disclosed through official documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the American financial... more
AerospaceTAS and ESA sign contract amendment to extend and optimize ESPRIT module
For Lunar Gateway orbital outpost set for a significant upgrade
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed an amendment to its contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop the ESPRIT (European System... more
DefenseEurofighter planes to Türkiye: Berlin, opposed, softens its position
Technical discussions have begun: 40 units at stake. Scholz in Ankara on the 19th
Turkey and Germany have started technical discussions regarding Ankara's purchase of Eurofighter multi-role aircraft. These talks focus on the airplane's technical specifications, delivery schedule, personnel... more
AerospaceStarship's fifth flight test lifted off yesterday
Concluded at splashdown 1 hour, 5 minutes and 40 seconds after launch
Starship’s fifth flight test lifted off on October 13, 2024, with its most ambitious test objectives yet as it works to demonstrate techniques fundamental to Starship and Super Heavy’s fully and rapidly reu... more
AirlinesMandarin Airlines purchases another ATR-72/600 aircraft
It joins the latest order for 6 airplanes of the same model
Mandarin Airlines, the regional subsidiary of Taiwan's flag carrier China Airlines, and regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, today announced the signing of a firm order for one ATR-72/600 for domestic flights... more
Civil aviationEmbraer’s E-Freighter aircraft is certified by the US FAA
Its debut flight in April and its first public appearance in July
The E-Freighter, Embraer’s E-190F has been fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Embraer’s passenger-to-freighter conversion and the Cargo Loading System, developed by US Cargo Sys... more
DefenseAirbus Helicopters completes large-scale demonstration of MUM-T system
Within the framework of the European Musher Programme, on H-130 FlightLab platforms and Uas VSR-700
Held from September 30 to October 9, it involved multiple manned helicopters and unmanned systems connected to a single MUM-T network more
AccidentsFarewell to Ratan Tata, pillar of Indian industry
His is the colossus with branches also in the air transport (Air India), aerospace, defense sectors
A Nation in mourning, it is impossible to quantify the river of people who gathered in Mumbai, India's financial heart, to attend the funeral of Ratan Tata, an iconic industrialist described as an "giant"... more
Civil aviationCy4Gate: contract signed with Italian high-tech company
For supply of products and services research and development activities on cybersecurity
The agreement, worth 1.6 million Euros, will last approximately three months more
DefenseItalian-Indian exercises in the Indian Ocean
In the aircraft carrier "Vikramaditya"; MIG-29K, Rafale, Awacs, Su-30MKI and F-35B airplanes
The Italian Navy has recently completed a joint exercise with the Indian Naval Forces as part of a mission in the Indo-Pacific sector. The activity took place in the Indian Ocean and saw the participation... more
Civil aviation“Fuel of the Future” law highlights Brazil's commitment to sustainable aviation
Introduced a legal framework to promote the production and use of SAF
Embraer congratulates the Brazilian Government and the National Congress for the approval and sanction of the “Fuel of the Future” law, which introduces a legal framework to promote the production and... more
AirlinesAdani and Thales revolutionize airport management in India
Modernization and safety in the seven airports
Adani Airport Holdings Limited, India’s leading private airport operator, has entered into a strategic partnership with Thales, a leading technology company. It aims to transform operations and traveller e... more
Civil aviationBoeing withdraws contract offer: strike announced
Tensions rise between company and unions as protest approaches
Boeing announced on Tuesday that it was suspending negotiations with its main union and withdrawing its offer. The decision followed accusations by the union that the aircraft giant was inflexible in improving... more
IndustryTextron already announces flight tests of Nexus eVTOL Tilt-Rotor, post 2025 test schedule
Plan ahead at Salina regional Airport, Kansas -VIDEO
Textron eAviation, a Textron company, will conduct flight tests of its full-scale electric Nexus eVtol (vertical takeoff and landing) technology demonstrator aircraft at Salina Regional Airport in Kansas,... more
Civil aviationTwo H-175 helicopters set to soar in Australia with PHI
Supporting different operations
Two H-175 helicopters have officially entered service with PHI Aviation in Australia, supporting their offshore energy transportation, search and rescue and medical evacuation operations.PHI, which has... more
AirlinesAircraft-train. Agreement to offer connections in a single booking
Trenitalia and SkyTeam sign a MoU for combined itineraries
Trenitalia (FS Group) and SkyTeam, an alliance of airlines, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) to offer combined “air+train” itineraries in a single booking. The partnership will allow tho... more
AerospaceHera planetary defence mission successfully launched
TAS provided key technologies onboard the spacecraft
Hera, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) first planetary defence mission, was successfully launched yesterday aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, from Cape Canaveral in Florida.The satellite is now heading t... more
DefenseNATO bolsters forces in face of Russian threat
Significant expansion in response to tensions
NATO is ready to significantly increase the number of troops and weapons available to member States to face the threat posed by Russia, as reported by "Welt am Sonntag". The German daily newspaper has... more
AirlinesScandal in Brindisi: they made low-quality components for B-787 Dreamliner aircraft
Two companies that produced for Leonardo under investigation. Arrests
The aeronautics sector has recently been rocked by an investigation by the Brindisi Public Prosecutor's Office that revealed the use of non-compliant materials in the production of parts for the B-787... more
DefenseAirspace invasion: tensions between Japan, Russia and China
Friction grows, and Tokyo reaffirms sovereignty in its skies and the inviolability of its borders. Moscow denies
In these hours, the Japanese Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, during a speech to the Parliament, launched accusations against China and Russia for the continuous intrusions into the airspace of the country.... more
DefensePeru receives UH-60 helicopters from US
Fight against drug trafficking strengthened with new aircraft
The United States Government has decided to donate nine UH-60 "Black Hawk" helicopters to Peru, along with additional support equipment, the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The decision... more
IndustryCAE: agreement to develop simulators for Royal Canadian Air Force FAcT program
25-year subcontracting agreement with SkyAlyne (Cae-KF Aerospace jv) worth $1.7 billion
CAE announced today a major subcontracting agreement with SkyAlyne, a CAE-KF Aerospace joint-venture, for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. The 25-year, valued... more
AirlinesCebu Pacific orders 70 A-321neo aircraft
Finalized a MoU announced in July - DATA SHEET
Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has placed a firm order with Airbus for 70 A-321neo airplanes, finalising an MoU announced by the airline in July. The purchase agreement was signed in Manila by Mike Szucs,... more
AccidentsNtsb issues urgent safety recommendations on B-737 rudder system
It could jam or become restricted on some NG and MAX airplanes
The National Transportation Safety Board Thursday issued urgent safety recommendations to The Boeing Company and the Federal Aviation Administration in response to the potential for a jammed or restricted... more
IndustryTurkish-Indonesian agreement on potential development of AEW&C aircraft
The Casa CN-235 to be the platform on which the joint project will be based
Indonesian Aerospace (IAe) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Turkish company Havelsan -active in the field of information systems and applications also for the civil aviation and defense... more
Civil aviationCamcopter S-100 UAS supports European Coastguard functions
In particular in France and Belgium
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) contracted Schiebel to support multi-purpose maritime operations with its Unmanned Air System (UAS) CAMCOPTER S-100 in La Manche and the southern section of the... more