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Fair and shows"World Routes 2020" assigned to Milan
It will take place in early September
Milan, the fashion capital of the world, has been chosen as the host and destination for the 26th World Route Development Forum in 2020. The major aviation industry event is scheduled to take place on... more
Finance and economyAircraft and data. Boeing: second quarter results
Strong 2Q and raises revenue guidance
The Boeing Company reported second-quarter revenue of $24.3 billion reflecting higher commercial deliveries and mix, defense volume and services growth. GAAP earnings per share increased to $3.73 and core... more
DefenseCJ EU sets aside the judgment of the General Court on the ‘Spanish tax lease system
The General Court had annulled the Commission’s decision that that system constituted State aid
From May 2006, the Commission received a number of complaints against what has been called the ‘Spanish tax lease system’ (‘the STL system’). The complaints were that that system allowed maritime shippin... more
UAS-DronesPhoto. Zephyr S set to break aircraft world endurance record
Without refuelling of 14 days, 22 minutes and 8 seconds
Zephyr S, Airbus’ High-Altitude-Pseudo-Satellite, has surpassed the current flight endurance record of an aircraft without refueling of 14 days, 22 minutes and 8 seconds and continues to pioneer the s... more
Civil aviationFrance: carriers report the flight of air traffic controllers to the EU
The request: find a solution to not undermine freedom of movement
Ryanair, easyJet and IAG -which are part of Airlines for Europe (A4E)-, with WizzAir filed yesterday a complaint to the European Commission concerning the various strikes made by French air traffic controllers... more
Military aviationF-22: too few aircraft available for the Usaf
Only 80 ready to fly on 187, but also due to organizational methods
According to a study by the GAO (General Accounting Office) of United States on 187 fighter aircraft F-22 Raptor the USAF (US Air Force) would have on average only about eighty, above all due to the maintenance... more
SecurityPlanes and health. EASA: new rules on mental fitness of air crew
The Regulation includes three safety measures
The European Union published today new safety rules on air operations, including new provisions to better support the mental fitness of air crew. The Regulation includes the following safety measures:-... more
AirlinesRyanair (2): will there be soon 300 jobs cut?
Announced the reduction of aircraft on Dublin in favor of growing markets
Ryanair would have threatened to lay-off 300 drivers and cabin crew due to demands for higher wages and the recognition of certain workers' rights. Reporting this news is the Irish press, which also speaks... more
AirlinesAeroflot Group: incoming increases for air ticket prices
For fuel prices
The Russian airlines belonging to the Aeroflot Group have decided to raise the prices of the tickets, so as to better cope with the increase in the cost of fuel. The fuel surcharge will increase in value... more
Military aviationIsrael: track the flight of an F-35 airplane
Active transponder for forgetfulness or for precise will?
A mission of just over an hour completely traced on "Flightradar24" that of the F-35 "Adir" of the Israeli Air Force (IAF) took off yesterday from the air base of Nevatin flying first towards Gaza and... more
IndustryLeonardo launches "Leap2020" programme
To optimise its Italian and international supply chain
Leonardo has launched the "LEAP2020" (Leonardo Empowering Advanced Partnerships 2020) programme, an initiative outlined in the Company’s 2018-2022 Industrial Plan which will create a new model for the r... more
Civil defenseFires in Greece. Two Italian Canadair planes departed
In support of the extinguishing of the fires burning Attica
The President of the Council of Ministers, in agreement with the Department of Civil Protection and the Fire Brigade Department, has ordered the sending of two Italian Canadair CL-415 aircraft to support... more
DefenseIveco-Oto: consortium signs contract with Italian Ministry of Defence
For 10 Centauro II armoured vehicles
The Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium (CIO), which is 50% owned by Leonardo, signed today a contract worth 159 million Euros with the Italian Ministry of Defence for the acquisition of the first 10 new Centauro... more
Military aviationSu-57: used in Syria to detect F-22 and F-35 aircraft
The task would be successful thanks to the radar capabilities of the Russian aircraft
Russia would use the four Sukhoi Su-57 airplanes sent to Syria -though still prototypes phase- to try and locate the F-35s and F-22s in flight, so that they can study and evaluate the ability to intercept... more
IndustryLeonardo obtains ISO 37001:2016 certification
The first international standard for anti-corruption management systems
Leonardo SpA is the first company among the top ten gobal players in the Aerospace, Defense and Security sector to obtain ISO 37001:2016 "Anti bribery management systems" certification, the first international... more
AirlinesRyanair: from tomorrow the two-day strike
From Belgium the complaint: "Low-cost will use Polish and German crews"
The biggest and most important strike in the thirty years of history of Ryanair, organized by the unions of Belgium, Spain, Portugal and Italy, will be held on 25 and 26 July to ask at the low-cost airline... more
DefenseMattis: "Congress doesn't block F-35 aircraft sales to Turkey"
A letter from the US Defense Secretary to reiterate his position
In a letter sent to the United States Congress, Secretary of Defense James Mattis asked not to prohibit sales of the F-35 plane to Turkey to prevent the cost of the aircraft from increasing again, which... more
DefenseJapan: the Aegis Ashore program will continue
The defense system from intercontinental ballistic missiles will cost about 5.4 billion USD
In Japan, the concept of military defense is changing over time, and the ballistic aspect is gaining ground even as a result of the continuing threats that came -and could continue to come- from the North... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): from the EU the conditional go-ahead to make it public
Important is that there is no State aid
A current issue concerns the possible "nationalization" of Alitalia, with Italy taking 51% thanks to the intervention of a State partner and the remaining 49% that would be sold to a strong partner that... more
AirlinesAlitalia excluded from the possible jv Air France-Klm, Delta and Virgin
Despite the collaboration, the decision is linked to uncertainty about the future
From May 2017 to the present with the extraordinary administration, Alitalia has "broken down" managing to increase total revenues despite the increase in the cost of fuel, but the fate of the former Italian... more
ReportIsrael: shot down a Syrian plane on the Golan Heights
Immediate the anti-aircraft reaction after the sound of the sirens
After yesterday the David's Sling missile defense system was used against two missiles approaching Israel and coming from Syria, today -according to the Israeli media- the anti-aircraft system shot down... more
ReportGreece: Canadair planes and helicopters in action to extinguish fires
60 dead and 550 injured the balance after 24 hours of fires
Nightmare scenes in Athens where vast fires are sowing death and destruction in the north-east of the Greek capital. So far, there have been 60 deaths and over 550 injured two outbreaks on the forests... more
AirportsTaiwan Airport T3 faces delays after failed tender
Its completion could be postponed beyond 2022
After a tender for work on Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport’s Terminal 3 project failed to attract enough bidders Thursday, its completion might have to be delayed beyond 2022, media reports said. E... more
PeopleDema announces new Board of Directors
Three executives added to the founder Starace, confirmed as CEO
The shareholders of Dema SpA –Bybrook Capital LLP, VemaInvest and Newcam- have appointed, on the occasion of the last shareholders’ meeting, three new Board members for the next three years.The three dir... more
DefenseIsrael: first operational employment of David's Sling
Used to intercept two SS-21 Syrian missiles
Israel used yesterday for the first time the "David's Sling", the medium-range anti-missile interception system, to intercept two SS-21 Tochka launched from Syria to Israel.When these were identified by... more
IndustryAircraft-helicopters. Boeing: 20 year pilot demand
For 790,000 units according to the Pilot and Technician Outlook 2018
Boeing today released its 2018 Pilot & Technician Outlook, projecting demand for 790,000 pilots over the next 20 years. This represents double the current workforce and the most significant demand in the... more
DefenseFrance: in 2025 2% of GDP in defense, but 1 in 3 helicopters is on the ground
The situation beyond the Alps is paradoxical between the grandeur and the problems with the veichle
French President Emmanuel Macron has approved the new defense budget which contains an increase in military spending -to be able to modernize the armed forces- and which will allow France to reach 2% of... more
CuriositiesAt Farnborough Airshow also the flight suit
An ambitious project but -perhaps- too expensive and with less applicability
The "Farnborough Airshow 2018" wasn't just focused on the aerospace and defense industry, because Richard Browning, an English engineer and CEO of Gravity Industries, showed his "Dedalus" during the final... more
ReportBrexit. Irish Premier attacks: "no agreement on EU skies over British skies"
The greatest risk is for the airline Ryanair which has the primary hub in London
Without a doubt, the words spoken last week by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland Leo Varadkar will create a lot of room for discussion, but they are nothing more than confirmation of what has... more
AirlinesAlitalia: easyJet and Lufthansa are always interested
But the two airlines would like to analyze the financial data first
Despite the will of the Italian Minister of Infrastructures and Transport Danilo Toninelli to nationalize Alitalia, easyJet and Lufthansa continue -according with "Reuters"- to be very interested in the... more
VideoFarnborough: AVIONEWS interviews Aero Vodochody's CEO
Giuseppe Giordo talks about the successes of the Group and the near future -VIDEO
During the "Farborough Airshow" AVIONEWS interviewed Giuseppe Giordo the CEO of Aero Vodochody, who spoke about the present and the future of the Czech aerospace company that he led, as well as the L-39... more
IndustryLeonardo-Italian AMI for "Spartan Alliance"
A virtual, networked air training exercise for complex missions
Leonardo continues to work with the Italian Air Force to deliver advanced training and simulation activities. On the 18th-20th July, immediately following the public launch of the innovative public-private... more
Press releaseItalian Enac (2) temporarily restored Cabo Verde Airlines licenses
To operate on national airports
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) communicates that:"Following to the communication received by the Cabo Verde Airlines regarding the possibility of resuming flight operations, the National Civil... more
DefenseSaab launches anti-ship missile system RBS15 Gungnir
Showed at the "Farnborough Airshow" for the first time
Saab announces the RBS15 Gungnir next generation anti-ship missile system that is shown at the "Farnborough International Airshow 2018" (July 16-22) for the first time.The option to engage targets from... more
IndustryEmbraer: jet aircraft deliveries in 2Q18
Its firm order backlog totaled USD 17.4 bn
During the second quarter of 2018 (2Q18), Embraer delivered 28 jets to the commercial aviation market and 20 business jets, being 15 light jets and 5 large jets. On June 30, its firm order backlog totaled... more
OccurrencesBritish Airways: emergency landing for an A-320 to Gatwick
The airplane from Naples has suffered a technical failure
Tonight at Gatwick Airport in London, a British Airways Airbus A-320 from Naples made an emergency landing, due to a technical failure.No problem for the passengers of the flight that fell all uninjured... more
DefenseTurkey: the first aircraft carrier will arrive in 2021
Anadolu will be able to give the sea the air projection on the seas
Turkey will also have its first aircraft carrier built entirely autonomously by 2021. The Anadolu will give at the Turkish Navy the ability to projection on the seas around the world -being able to navigate... more
IndustryFirst BelugaXL airplane completes maiden flight
Lasted over four hours
The first of five BelugaXL aircraft to fly has landed at Toulouse-Blagnac, France at 14:41 hrs local time of yesterday after successfully completing its first flight lasting four hours and 11 minutes.The... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC on cancellation of Cabo Verde Airlines flights
The Authority revokes authorization to operate the carrier
Enac has warned the airline of the sale of additional tickets from the date of 20 July more
Fair and shows"FIA 2018" (5). Airbus: orders and agreements for 431 aircraft
Year-to-date business covers all its aircraft families
Airbus announced strong commercial aircraft business during the "Farnborough International Airshow 2018" ("FIA, July 16-22), with successes across its broad product portfolio – including the new A-220 a... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Government seeks minority shareholders for the carrier
If the "statist" policy prevails foreign financiers will be needed
Danilo Toninelli, Italian Minister of Infrastructures and Transport, and Luigi Di Maio, Italian Minister of Economic Development, explained yesterday that "Alitalia will return to being public", without... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough Airshow" (4). Boeing: USD 100 billion in orders and commitments
Multi-billion dollar ones booked for aerospace products and services
Boeing strengthened its position as a global reference of the aerospace industry, booking historic orders and showcasing its innovation and strategy for growth at the "Farnborough International Airshow"... more
Fair and shows"Fia 2018" (3). Airbus: further orders for aircraft
Coming from an unknown customer, from Vietjet and from AirAsia X
A customer whose name has not been made known has signed a Letter of Intent for 10 A-320neo aircraft, Vietjet has signed a Letter of Intent for 50 additional A-321neo and AirAsia X has signed an order... more
AerospaceNASA: objective to commercialize the Earth's orbit
Funding is sought for the new International Space Station
During the "Farnborough Air Show" (July 16-22) there was talked also of space, especially NASA was able to speak in favor of the International Space Station (ISS), to explain its expectations and the future... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough Airshow 2018" (2). Hawaiian finalizes order for up to 20 Dreamliner aircraft
It confirms earlier commitment; includes purchase rights for 10 additional aircraft
Boeing and Hawaiian Airlines announced the companies finalized an order for 10 B-787/9 Dreamliner, valued at $2.82 billion at list prices. The deal also includes purchase rights for 10 additional 787s.The... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough" (7). AW-109 GrandNew helicopter enters Irish market
The announcement was made during a ceremony held at the event
Leonardo and official distributor in UK Sloane Helicopters (Sloane) announced today that QME Mining Equipment Ltd (QME) of Ireland, a company in the supply of complete solutions to the Mining and Tunnelling... more
Press releaseElettronica Group and Indra together for the first DIRCM system
Based on Quantum Cascade Laser, dubbed EuroDIRQM
Both companies collaborte to offer to the market a next generation fully European self-protection solution to defend any type of aircraft from heat-guided missiles more
Fair and shows"FIA 2018" (6). Airbus: additional aircraft orders
By Viva Aerobus and Uganda Airlines
Viva Aerobus has confirmed the change for 25 additional A-321neo aircraft and 16 conversions of A-320neo in A-321neo compared to a pre-existing order, and Uganda Airlines has signed a Letter of Intent... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough" (5). New success in UK for AW-169 helicopter
Also selected by Magpas Air Ambulance
Leonardo announces that Magpas Air Ambulance (MAA) has selected the AW-169 as its new generation helicopter. Specialist Aviation Services (SAS) will customise the aircraft with an advanced medical interior... more
DefenseUS Navy: USS Ford close to the last test phase
12 months in which all the systems will be tested to make it operational
It will bring more than 75 aircraft with hypothetically unlimited autonomy -given that it is powered by two nuclear reactors- we're talking about the new US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford that will... more