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DefenseIndia: Rafale aircraft will be a game changer
Important purchase to maintain the balance with China
Chief of Staff of the Indian Air Force Birender Singh Dhanoa, spoke about recent acquisitions of Dassault Rafale aircraft from France and the S-400 air defense missile systems from Russia, which will serve... more
AirlinesIberia: the courage to change to revive the air carrier
CEO Luis Gallego spoke about this
After having closed the last semester with a revenue of 2.31 billion and with an operating result of 102 million Euro, an increase of 17.24% compared to last year, which already had a +36.7 compared to... more
AerospaceSpatial exploration. Russia gets out of the US lunar program
NASA assures that it has never received a criticism about it
At the 69th International Congress of Astronautics in Germany, the Roscosmos Director of International Cooperation Dmitry Loskutov stated that the Deep Space Gateway project is not interested in Russia,... more
IndustrySudan: collision on the runway between two military aircraft
Unknown the number of people involved - VIDEO
At the Khartoum Airport in Sudan, two National Air Force transport aircraft collided, probably after landing. In fact an Antonov An-32 hit an An-26. The reason for the accident is not known and also the... more
AirlinesRyanair. Jacobs: "Soon agreements with all the unions"
The carrier would seem to be on the ropes
After the announcement on the cut of the profits for the fiscal year that will end by 12% in March 2019 compared to previous forecasts, Ryanair's Chief Marketing Officer Kenny Jacobs said yesterday that... more
ReportIndonesia: after the earthquake and tsunami also a volcanic eruption
Air traffic diverted on other routes for safety -VIDEO
The number of victims caused by the earthquake and tsunami that hit the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia rose to 1407, but is destined to rise as well as that related to damage and displaced persons. The... more
IndustryLeonardo's third edition of the "Compliance Council"
Moving towards an integrated Group compliance
The topics related to ethical culture, transparency and compliance with regulations in all areas of business have been at the heart of Leonardo's "Compliance Council", an annual event now arrived at its... more
ReportGermany: proposal for a "work-to-rule" for airport employees
Protest to be extended to 12 other European countries
A "singular" strike is what is urging the Green union in Germany, which asks airport employees and trade unions of 12 other European countries to organize a symbolic protest against precariousness, asking... more
AirlinesThe insolvency of Alitalia according to the Germans
Attendism that harms the carrier
The future of the air transport market in Italy will be decided in the short term, especially at the end of the month with the expiry of the extraordinary administration of Alitalia and in December with... more
AirlinesAirplanes and people. Air France continues to lose management figures
The human resources manager resigns
An internal e-mail from the French press announced the resignation of Air France's human resources manager Gilles Gateau, who will be replaced ad interim by Patrice Tizon. A new problem for the CEO of... more
IndustryRussia: requirements for the engine of the new aircraft have been unveiled
It should allow you to stay in flight for 30 hours
Some Russian press sources have leaked some rumors concerning the requirements of the United Engine Corporation (ODK) for the construction of the propulsion engine of the future stealth strategic bombing... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and technology. IATA: more information, automation, control and privacy
But human touch still important, according to a survey
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2018 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), which showed that passengers are looking to new technology to give them more control,... more
IndustryEasa and Faa certify long-range capability for A-321neo plane
The aircraft can operate up to three Act
Readiness to start “Long Range” (LR) operations with launch customers of the most capable and flexible A-321neo version to date –the A-321LR airplane– has moved a significant step closer with recent joint E... more
Civil aviationPrimera Air failure (2): flights no longer repayable
Discontinued activities for the Scandinavian carrier
After the failure of the Primera Air carrier, Roberta Fichera, spokesperson for AirHelp Italia, explains what the passengers who fly with the airline should know:"Primera Air has confirmed the end of all... more
AirportsPlanes and environment. Global climate action by airports up 25% last year
Collective reduction of more than 347,000 tonnes of CO2 achieved in the past year
At the "Global Sustainable Aviation Summit" in Geneva today, Airports Council International provided an update on the latest developments among the community of 246 airports currently in the global carbon m... more
AirlinesPrimera Air: new failure of an European carrier
Bankruptcy declared yesterday
New failure for an European carrier. To close the activities is the mixed charter and low-cost company Primera Air that brought the books to the Court yesterday, announcing at the same time the suspension... more
Civil aviationAircraft. USA: today or tomorrow a act to reorganize the FAA
Difficult to imagine new standards for the space between the seats
Between today and tomorrow, the Senate of United States will vote an act which reorganize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), refinancing it for five years and giving it back tasks that had been... more
DefenseUSA: from March 2020 in production the new nuclear bomb for airplanes
Certifications for the F-35 will also begin
After the tests carried out in June to verify the capabilities of the latest update of the B61-12 gravity nuclear bomb, the "new" weapon will be mass produced starting in March 2020 in order to extend... more
IndustryBoeing-Embraer: production line of KC-390 aircraft will move in the USA?
It would be a step towards the definitive absorption of the Brazilian company
Aerospace companies Boeing and Embraer that recently signed an agreement to set up a joint-venture -awaiting the approval of the Brazilian parliament- would be negotiating to produce the KC-390 military... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA: transport supports jobs and economic activity
Key facts and figures -ATTACHMENT
The global air transport sector supports 65.5 million jobs and $2.7 trillion in global economic activity, according to new research released today by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG). The report,... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and photo. AH fully operational as UK MFTS aircraft service provider
Completion of delivery marked end of this phase of the MFTS contract
Airbus Helicopters (AH) completion of delivery of 29 Helionix-equipped H-135s and three Helionix, hoist-equipped H-145s earlier this year, marked the end of the delivery phase of the MFTS contract. Today,... more
IndustryLufthansa Group expands A-320neo aircraft fleet
The carrier orders 24+3 planes
Lufthansa Group has converted 27 A-320neo Family options into firm orders. Following a decision by the company’s supervisory board, the Group signed for an additional 24 A-320neo and three A-321neo aircraft. T... more
Sport aviationBalloons. 62nd Coupe Aeronautique: Poland 2 is the winner
The final ranking of the "Gordon Bennett"
A Polish team has flown their gas balloon 1145.29km from Bern, Switzerland without touching down, achieving the furthest distance from take-off and winning the "2018 Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett".... more
Civil aviationEU-LAC project office in Costa Rica inaugurated by Violeta Bulc
The EU enhances cooperation on civil aviation with Latin America and the Caribbean
The EU-LAC project (EU – Latin America and Caribbean Cooperation on Civil Aviation), officially opened in the last days its field office in the Latin America and Caribbean region, in the presence of E... more
IndustryQatar Airways grows its A-350/1000 aircraft fleet
The carrier has upsized five /900 units
Qatar Airways has upsized five A-350/900 airplanes currently on order to the bigger /1000 version. The amended order reinforces carrier’s position as the A-350/1000 largest customer with a fleet of... more
PeopleSaab: new head of market area North America
The company has appointed Erik Smith from October 1, 2018
Saab has appointed Erik Smith as the new head of the Market Area North America, effective from the 1 October 2018. Currently President and CEO of SDAS (Saab Defense and Security USA LLC) he also assumed... more
Military aviationSwitzerland: new referendum for the purchase of aircraft?
An approximately $ 8.2 billion plan to upgrade the fleet
The Swiss Parliament by the end of 2018 should begin the debate to dictate the line concerning the modernization of the country's aircraft fleet -formed by F-18 Hornet and F-5E Tiger II- and the purchase... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. IATA (2): load factor highlights passenger demand in August
All regions recorded increases
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for August 2018 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 6.4% compared... more
DefenseIndia: purchase of the S-400 anti-aircraft system approved
Some upcoming US sanctions
India's Cabinet Committee on Security approved the $ 5.43 billion program for the acquisition of five S-400 air defense systems from Russia; an agreement that will probably be signed next week during the... more
AirportsBuenos Aires Airport: $280 million for the extension
It will be approved by a popular referendum
At the "Jorge Newbery" Airport in Buenos Aires the construction sites could be opened soon to start work on expanding the airport, used together with the "Ministro Pistarini" -the main Argentine- for national... more
ReportF-35: fifth generation aircraft crashes in USA
Accident occurred during a flight in South Carolina
For the first time F-35B fifth-generation planes were used last Thursday by Marines in a troop support operation in Afghanistan, on Friday an airplane of the same version crashed near the Beaufort Air... more
AirportsJapan: more than 1000 flights cancelled for the "Trami" typhoon
Most of these operated from Tokyo airports
A new typhoon hit the coast of Japan last night causing massive damage due to strong wind and heavy rain, which led to the interruption of rail transport and the cancellation of almost 300 flights in the... more
AirportsClimate: necessary plans to protect airports
Investments that will prevent flooding
The possible sea level rise and the increasingly powerful typhoons or hurricanes are a wake-up call for companies that manage the main airports in the world, especially those located near the seas or oceans... more
DefenseRussia: in Syria a radar capable of identifying aircraft which flight in Europe?
It would be integrated into electronic warfare devices to inhibit the GPS
In Syria not only the S-300 anti-aircraft defense system will be deployed -which will be supplied to the Armed Forces of Damascus- but Russia would also send other electronic warfare aids that could monitor... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: freight continues to trend upward in August
Demand is being negatively impacted by three factors
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.3% in August 2018, compared to the... more
IndustryChina: maiden flight of the new FTC-2000G aircraft
Designed for ground attack, it will primarily be a trainer
The aircraft produced by the Chinese aviation industry (AVIC, Aviation Industry Corporation of China) FTC-2000G made its first flight this morning in the province of Guizhou, taking off from the Anshun... more
Finance and economyMoody's: financial risks for air carriers after Brexit
The problem would be the total stop of flights
According to a study conducted by the American rating agency Moody's in the case of a "hard Brexit" the air carriers that would suffer the greatest damage would be Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways,... more
IndustryAirbus DS invests EUR 60m in new military aircraft logistics centre
To be operational in 2020
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) is investing around € 60 million into a new logistics centre for spare parts of military aircraft (Military Air Spares Centre– Masc) at Manching to the north of Munich. In... more
Fair and showsPhoto: handover of first ACH-135 Helionix helicopter for vip charter
To UK’s HeliGroup, supported by "Red Arrows" display at "Monaco Yacht Show 2018"
UK operator HeliGroup has taken delivery of the first ever ACH-135 Helionix for VIP charter operations from Airbus Corporate Helicopters at the "Monaco Yacht Club" during the annual yacht show in the Principality.... more
AirlineseasyJet: earnings growth expected in 2018 for the carrier
The major uncertainties however concern 2019
Despite the negative report for the future of easyJet expressed by the rating agency Moody's in the case of a "Brexit" without agreement, the carrier is expected to close the year with a very positive... more
IndustryAirplanes. USAF T-X pilot training program contract to Boeing (2)
USD 9.2 bn award funds 351 jets, 46 simulators and associated ground equipment
Brief from the world. US Air Force pilots will soon train for combat with T-X jets and simulators from Boeing. The company and its risk-sharing partner Saab designed, developed, and flight tested two all-new,... more
DefenseLeonardo loses an important order in the USA
Are there the choices of Moretti at the base of this defeat?
The US Air Force (USAF) announced yesterday the winner of the tender for the new advanced training aircraft, announcing that the $ 9.2 billion contract for the supply of 351 airplanes and 46 simulators... more
IndustryTAI-Airbus: signed agreement to develop aircraft structures
The ceremony at "Istanbul Airshow 2018"
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Airbus have signed a collaborative agreement on research and development in secondary structures, such as movable parts, for Airbus aircraft programs. The agreement... more
AccidentsAir Niugini: pilot misses landing and the plane ends up at sea
Fortunately no serious injured among the 47 people on board -2 VIDEO
A Boeing B-737/800 aircraft -registration P2-PXE- used by Air Niugini -the Papua New Guinea flag carrier- ended up in the water after the pilot missed the landing at Chuuk Airport in Micronesia by tapping... more
AirlinesRyanair strike. Today the biggest protest since that of August 10th
Approximately 250 flights will be cancelled, affecting 40 thousand passengers
Initially there seemed to be 150 flights cancelled by Ryanair today due to the strike by pilots and cabin attendants in Italy, Belgium, Holland, Spain, Portugal and Germany, but last night the number of... more
AirlinesAircraft. Air France: appointment to interim Smith managing director
The French finance minister excludes a short-term sale of the shares
Benjamin Smith, in addition to being the managing director of the Air France-KLM Group, will also be at the top of the French carrier for a period of transition, after the former CEO Franck Terner has... more
HelicoptersThe first of 100 H-135 helicopters delivered to China
To Health Commission of Qingdao in Shandong Province
Airbus Helicopters has delivered one H-135 to Health Commission of Qingdao in China’s Shandong Province, making this helicopter the first of 100 units to be delivered to China per a framework agreement s... more
PeopleLeonardo confirms appointment of Schisano (2)
In the BoD of yesterday two ones and a new division
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IndustryLeonardo: Giancarlo Schisano, director of the Aerostructures division
He replaces Alessio Facondo
The appointment of Giancarlo Schisano (born in Naples in 1956) as director of the Aerostructures Division of the company led by Alessandro Profumo is certain for Leonardo's highly qualified environments.... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: 57 employees dismissed at Hong Kong airport hub
Advance move of the end of October closing
British Airways decided yesterday to lay off 57 of the flight attendants based at Hong Kong airport in anticipation of the closure of the local hub next month, while the remaining 24 will not see the contract... more