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ReportF-35 planes: in the budget approved by the Senate also the stop to sale to Ankara
US Senators decide to return the decision to Trump
The US Senate approved yesterday the new USD 717bn defense budget in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes the amendment that banning the sale of F-35 aircraft to Turkey, until... more
AirportsAutogrill: ten-year contract at Boston airport
For service management in Terminal A, B, C and E
Autogrill SpA announces that through its subsidiary HMSHost, in partnership with Master ConcessionAir LLC, it has been awarded a new 10-year contract to operate the food & beverage locations in terminals... more
IndustryLeonardo: the search for the Profumo's substitute starts?
The Italian government would have a change at the top
After having fixed the summit of Ferrovie, the "yellow-green" Italian Government was starting the dossier for the replacement of Profumo at the top of Leonardo (ex-Finmeccanica). According to the rumors... more
DefenseIsrael: will stop buying F-35 aircraft to order other F-15s?
The idea of Air Force would be to use the "old" fighter for a long time
An interesting question that opens up many perspectives is why the Israeli Air Force (IAF) would prefer to buy more F-15 and F-35 aircraft, mainly because the Ra'am (Thunder) -the name used in Israel for... more
AirlinesRyanair strikes: the Swedish and Dutch pilots also join
For the low-cost airline a difficult beginning of August
More strikes are arriving for Ryanair: the Swedish and Dutch pilots have joined the strike scheduled for Friday, August 10, agitation is always linked to union demands for collective labor contracts that... more
HelicoptersLeonardo: 93 helicopters delivered at the end of July
The industry communicates it in a brief note
Leonardo informs in a short note that "The number of Helicopter delivered from the beginning of the year to the 31st of July 2018 is equal to 93 units, up from 85 delivered in the first seven months of... more
AccidentsMalaysia: early open investigation on air traffic controllers
The survey will be linked to the final report on the MH370 flight
The final publication of the report of the independent investigation on the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Boeing B-777/200ER aircraft on 8th March 2014 didn't only cause the resignation of the Malaysian... more
DefenseIndia: USD 1bn to the USA for a new anti-aircraft system
This move brings the two countries closer together
Historically India has always been more distant from the United States than Pakistan, but in recent years the paradigm has slowly been reversed thanks to some acquisitions in the military made by New Delhi... more
AccidentsAeroméxico plane crash (2). Embraer statement
The E-190 was delivered in May 2008 -2 VIDEO
Embraer is aware of the accident with an E-190 aircraft operated by Aeroméxico, Flight AM2431, late yesterday afternoon, during take-off from the General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport, in the... more
AccidentsAeroméxico: plane crashes shortly after take-off from Durango
No dead among the 103 passengers on board
An Embraer ERJ-190AR airplane with XA-GAL registration of Aeroméxico crashed yesterday after take-off from the "General Guadalupe Victoria" international airport of Durango, in the route for the capital... more
ConferencesICAO SG highlights continued progress as key to Africa’s aviation development
Liu concluded the "AFI Week" series of events
ICAO Secretary General (SG) Fang Liu concluded the UN aviation agency’s 2018 ‘AFI Week’ series of events last week, reaffirming that the continent has now established the necessary partnership and polic... more
IndustryFirst ULR A-350XWB airplane rolls-out of painshop
It will be delivered to launch customer SIA
The first Ultra Long Range A-350XWB airplane to be delivered to launch customer Singapore Airlines (SIA) has rolled out of the paintshop in the carrier’s distinctive livery. Now at an advanced stage o... more
Military aviationUSA: there will be soon a new variant of the F-15 plane?
It would allow the fighter to remain in service for a long time
Soon the US Air Force (USAF) could have a new fighter jet in the flight line, the F-15X. Boeing intends -as reported by the American press- there would be to replace the old F-15C and D with a new variant.... more
DefenseRussia: work on a new ground-effect vehicle missile-launcher
The aircraft should serve to defend the Arctic routes
In Russia, work is underway to develop a new Ground-Effect Vehicle (GEV) -aircraft which combines the seaplane with the hydrofoil- belonging to the Orlan class, which could give the armed forces of Moscow... more
ReportMalaysia: the president of the civil aviation authority resigns
After the publication of the report on the disappearance of MH370 flight
After the final report was published yesterday by the Malaysian authorities -who had commissioned an independent commission of inquiry- on the flight of Malaysia Airlines 370, operated by a Boeing B-777/200ER... more
Report"Renzi" aircraft: open inquiry by the Court of Audit (Italy)
The accounting magistrate wants to understand if there has been state damage or not
The Court of Audit (Italy) opened an investigation and instructed the Guardia di Finanza (GdF, the Italian Financial Police) to request documentation on the agreement between Italy and Etihad for the leasing... more
IndustryUsaf relies on Thales for D-ILS systems
It will provide them at tactical airfields and in diverse environment
The United States Air Force (USAF)’s activities to establish air superiority and support ground combat units often require the use of secure airfields in remote and challenging areas. Thales Deployable –... more
Finance and economyAircraft and data. Embraer: 2Q2018 results
The industry delivered 28 commercial and 20 executive jets
Embraer unveiled the results regarding the 2nd quarter of 2018 (2Q18).HighlightsIn 2Q18, Embraer delivered 28 commercial and 20 executive (15 light and 5 large) jets, compared to the 35 commercial and... more
Civil aviationIATA-CFM sign agreement on engine maintenance
The company has adopted a set of "Conduct Policies"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it has entered into an agreement with CFM International (CFM) that will lead to increased competition in the market for maintenance, repair... more
CuriositiesThe “Shark” E-190E2 plane completed its tour of Africa
The aircraft visited six countries
Embraer’s new generation aircraft, the E-190E2, visited Africa for a Continental tour. The aircraft visited six countries: Algiers, Morocco, Kenya, Ghana, Mauritius and South Africa. At each stop, the w... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): € 315.2 million loss in the first half
Economic data that would be improving
€ 315.2 million of consolidated net loss in the first half of 2018 for Alitalia. Given what would be contained in the documents prepared by the extraordinary commissioners for meetings with the Government a... more
AirlinesWill public companies save Alitalia?
Conte will talk about carrier with Trump?
The Alitalia issue starts with a possible solution according to the Undersecretary Armando Siri of the Lega party, according to published on the "Il Messaggero" newspaper. The new tender that will be announced... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: results at 30 June 2018
Helicopters successfully achieving the recovery plan -ATTACHMENT
1H 2018 revenues up 4%, before currency impact. 2018 Orders and FOCF Guidance revised upwards. DRS benefitting from strong US market. Fully focused on executing the Industrial Plan more
Civil aviationAirlines and airports have their eyes open to human trafficking
In support of the UN World day against it
In support of the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized their joint commitment... more
DefenseUSA: in the future all ships as aircraft carriers?
A system able to take off drones even from smaller units
The future of the US Navy could be that all ships in the fleet become small aircraft carriers. This is predicted by DARPA's engineers (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) who are working on a joint... more
AirlinesAir India: insolvency request for the airline
Requested aid for 21.21 billion rupees to the owner: the Indian State
Air India -the flag carrier and owned by the Indian State- required 21.21 billion of Indian rupees (about 265 million euros) of additional capital from the New Delhi government in order to pay its suppliers... more
DefenseAntonov: great steps forward for the An-188 aircraft
Close the agreement with Turkey for the production of the transport plane
There isn't only the agreement signed with Boeing to resume the mass production of aircraft, because the Ukrainian aerospace company Antonov is making great progress also in the negotiations to produce... more
AirlinesAlitalia: in September the call for minority shareholdings
The relaunching goes through the purchase of new aircraft
"The will of the government is to turn over a new leaf with Alitalia", word by Armando Siri, Undersecretary for Infrastructures and Transport, which follows the dossier relating to the airline. Interviewed... more
AccidentsMH370 report: "The turn? We can not exclude an external intervention"
Without the black boxes it will remain impossible to understand the reasons for this accident - ATTACHMENT
The mystery on the flight Malaysia Airlines 370 -operated with a Boeing B-777/200ER aircraft connecting Kuala Lumpur and Beijing and which disappeared on March 8, 2014- will remain long, because even in... more
DefenseF-35 and military expenses on the table of the Conte-Trump meeting
Not just the economy and trade, but we will also talk about defense
Today begins the State visit to the United States of America that includes the meeting between the Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and the American President Donald Trump today in the White House to talk... more
IndustryAntonov: serial production will be back soon
All thanks to an agreement with Boeing
The news that the Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer Antonov will restart series production of airplanes by the end of the year, freeing itself from Russian aid but relying on the US Boeing, is important... more
AirlinesJv between Japan Airlines and China Eastern
Agreement signed that must be examined by governments
The agreement to form a joint-venture between Japan Airlines and China Eastern is important for both Country air transport. The close collaboration proposal will have to be accepted -as reported by the... more
HelicoptersLuxembourg Defence orders two H-145M helicopters
Airbus will also provide a training and support package
The Government of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg has ordered two H-145M multipurpose helicopters for defence and security missions. Together with the aircraft, Airbus will also provide a training and support... more
DefenseIsrael: 11 billion dollars to renew the fleet
Airplanes, helicopters and tilt-rotors arriving for the aeronautics
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is planning one of the largest agreements ever signed with a foreign aerospace manufacturer; on the plate according to "Israel Hayom" there would be 11 billion dollars to be... more
DefenseUSA: fifth generation airplanes will be soon in Europe
The USAF commander in Europe and Africa told the news
During the week there was a press conference of the commander of the US Air Force in Europe and Africa, general Tod Wolters, in which he announced that the US Air Force (USAF) shortly, after the summer,... more
AirportsToscana Aeroporti: minority share acquired from the UAE fund
Base for future cooperation in airport investments
The sovereign fund of Dubai managed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktum -the first minister of the United Arab Emirates and governor of the capital's region- has acquired a significant part of the... more
Press releaseAirplanes and health. New regulation for pilots on the EU Official Gazette
Also assessment of psychophysical fitness, flight and cockpit crews - ATTACHMENT
Enac, Italian Civil Aviation Authority, announces today that:"ENAC announces that in the Official Journal of the European Union of 25 July, the new Regulation (EU) number 1042/2018 was published, which... more
AirportsUpgrade the Baggage Handling Systems at Zurich Airport
Leonardo's led consortium signed it
Zurich International Airport will have one of the most advanced and reliable Baggage Handling Systems in the world once it is fully renovated by Leonardo under a 150 million Euro contract being carried... more
SecurityConsequences of irresponsible drinking when travelling
Aviation industry to launch UK awareness campaign
Travel retailers, airports and airlines have joined forces to unveil a summer passenger awareness campaign to encourage people to fly responsibly. The ‘One Too Many’ campaign was launched today by the... more
HelicoptersHelicopter of the future: agreement to develop sustainable innovative technologies
Signed between Leonardo and the Politecnico di Milano
An innovative research project on predictive maintenance based on the aircraft’s health status will be launched by the end of the year more
OccurrencesTerrorism: Paris-Beijing plane turned around route after take-off
Air China: strong suspicions of a possible attack
Terrorism alert on the Paris-Beijing Air China flight CA876 operated with a B-787/9 aircraft of the Chinese airline. The airplane shortly after taking off from the "Charles de Gaulle" airport made a turnaround... more
DefenseUS: no funds for the Air Force JSTARS aircraft
The Congress rejected the USAF request
The will of the US Air Force (USAF) was to upgrade and modernize the fleet of Northrop Grumman E-8 JSTARS (Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System) aircraft developed by the old Boeing B-707, but... more
AccidentsSu-22 aircraft of Vietnam Air Force crashes
The circumstances are still unknown; the two occupants died
The surrounding and the details of the incident that took place today on a Su-22 aircraft (variant for the export of the Soviet-built fighter-bomber Su-17) of the Vietnam Air Force are still unknown. The... more
AccidentsParaguay: plane crash with the Minister of Agriculture on board
The wreckage was found completely destroyed
Mystery in Paraguay where yesterday a Beechcraft Baron BE58 aircraft -with ZP BEU registration- disappeared with on board the pilots and two important passengers in the politics of the South American State,... more
DefenseRussia: "Admiral Kuznetsov" aircraft carrier operational in 2021
Subjected to maintenance for 2 and a half years
When the maintenance and technological upgrades for the only Russian aircraft carrier -the "Admiral Kuznetsov"- will end, they will have to spend another seven months before seeing it come back into service.... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM: Accor postpones the purchase of 14% of the shares
The hotelier should have taken over the part of the French State
At the beginning of June the hotelier Accor -the biggest hotel's owner in Europe- had announced that it wanted to buy the 14% share of France in Air France-KLM, in an operation that would have cost about... more
Finance and economyAirplanes-helicopters. Airbus reports H1 results
The highlights -ATTACHMENT
Airbus reports Half-Year 2018 (H1) financial resultsThe highlights are:Commercial aircraft environment robust, backlog underpins ramp-up plansH1 financials reflect mainly A-350 XWB performance and delivery... more
IndustryWill Airbus and BAE collaborate for the future European fighter?
Tom Enders would like to repeat what was done for the Typhoon
As regards the future of a new generation European fighter aircraft, it isn't possible to predict whether it will be a single aircraft or if at least two will be developed. At present there are two distinct... more
AerospaceIridium Next, a constellation of 75 satellites
In orbit 65 for communications
Success for the launch of another 10 new ones more
AerospaceAriane 5: four Galileo satellites put into orbit
Third mission of 2018 -VIDEO
Ariane 5 successfully undertakes its third mission of 2018 yesterday, correctly positioning in orbit four satellites for Europe’s Galileo project. Galileo is an European satellite navigation and localization sy... more