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Civil aviationSikorsky flies rotor blown wing Uas in helicopter and airplane modes
Tail sitter drone can be scaled to larger sizes with hybrid-electric propulsion - VIDEO
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) has successfully validated the advanced control laws to successfully fly a "rotor blown wing" uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in both helicopter and airplane... more
AirlinesGaruda and Japan Airlines launch joint partnership
Strengthening flight networks expansion in Asia Pacific
The national flag carrier of Indonesia, Garuda Indonesia deepened its partnership with Japan Airlines through "Joint Business" partnership, demonstrating an extensive accelerating business portfolio and... more
Civil aviationTecnam aircraft announces fleet agreement for 90 planes
With US Aviation Academy
Tecnam and US Aviation Academy, a leading professional flight training institution, announce the expansion of its training fleet with the acquisition of 38 aircraft, consisting of the P-2010 powered by... more
Civil aviationRobinson unveils R-88 helicopter
Powered by single engine Safran Arriel 2W
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) announced its first all-new aircraft in nearly 15 years, the R-88, a larger, and increasingly capable helicopter designed to meet a wider range of mission requirements.... more
AerospaceAsia's satellite operator selects jv TAS
To build “JSAT-32” communications satellite
Its launch is scheduled in 2027, and will be designed to have an in-orbit lifetime of over 15 years more
AirlinesFrankfurt Airport: public sector strike by Verdi union on March 10
It causes massive disruptions to flight operations
Germany’s Verdi trade union, representing public-sector workers, has called for a one-day strike at Frankfurt Airport on Monday, March 10. The strike is expected to cause massive disruptions to flight o... more
ConferencesExtraordinary EU Council (2): Europe reacts
Everyone is more or less ready for the Defense challenge. But Orban warns Europe about Kiev
The extraordinary European summit held yesterday in Brussels (see AVIONEWS), which brought together leaders of member Countries to examine support for Kiev and the new ambitious common defense plan "Rearm... more
DefenseExtraordinary European Council says yes to "Rearm Europe", von der Leyen's plan
For Kiev, a 5-point package of measures has been approved. But without Hungary's approval - ATTACHMENT
The extraordinary summit of the European Council, which also saw the presence of Ukrainian President Zelensky, concluded yesterday evening in Brussels, during which decisive measures were adopted on two... more
AerospaceAriane-6 launches CSO-3 (3): double success for France and Europe
The MUSIS programme
The Airbus-built CSO-3 (Composante Spatiale Optique) Earth observation satellite for the French Armed Forces, has been successfully launched by Arianespace on Ariane 6’s first commercial flight from t... more
AerospaceCSO-3 launched (2), the optical Earth-observation satellite
The instrument flying built by prime contractor TAS
The CSO-3 military observation satellite has been successfully launched by Arianespace atop an Ariane 6 from Europe’s spaceport in French Guyana (on March 6, 2025 at 1:24 pm local time in Kourou, 4:24 p... more
AerospaceAriane 6 VA263 flight: CSO-3 satellite put in orbit
For the French Armed Forces; AVIO partner of the program
The Ariane 6 launcher has successfully completed the VA263 flight (happened on March 6, 2025 at 1:24 pm local time in Kourou, 4:24 pm UTC, 5:24 pm CET), from the Guyana Space Centre, putting in orbit the... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM Group: full year 2024 results
4Q, FY 2024 and outlook
Air France-KLM Group published today its financial results about full year 2024.The highlights are: Strong finish of the year leading to a Full Year operating result at €1.6 billion and margin at 5.1%Q4 20... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group: financial results for 4Q and 2024
Fast integration of ITA Airways - ATTACHMENT
Lufthansa Group unveiled the results of the 4Q and 2024.The highlights are: it increases its fourth-quarter profit by 66 million to 468 million euros and it generates an operating profit of 1.6 billion... more
ConferencesSpecial European Council ongoing today in Brussels
Support for Ukraine, but above all on the table "Rearm Europe", the common defense plan
The extraordinary European summit opens today in Brussels to evaluate the 800 billion euro common defense plan, "Rearm Europe", proposed by Ursula Von der Leyen, in which Volodymyr Zelensky is also participating.Support... more
DefenseLeonardo and Baykar: partnership for unmanned technologies
A MoU signed to establish a jv for Unmanned Aerial Systems
The sites in Italy involved in the activities developed by the joint-venture will be four: Ronchi dei Legionari (Gorizia, Friuli Venezia Giulia Region), Turin (Piedmont Region) and Rome-Tiburtina, and Nerviano (Milan, Lombardy Region) more
IndustryS-100 UAS selected by European Defence Agency
For cross domain logistics programme
Under the Hub for European Defence Innovation (HEDI), EDA (European Defence Agency) has established the “Autonomous Systems for Cross-Domain Logistics (Air and Land)” programme and selected Schiebel’s CAMCO... more
AirportsACI EUROPE calls on the EC to urgently enforce Noise Balanced Approach principles across the EU
At Amsterdam-Schiphol, but other airports in Belgium France and Ireland risk restrictions
The European Commission published today an important decision on the process leading to the implementation of noise operating restrictions at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (the so called “Balanced Approach”). Oth... more
AerospaceTrump: economic growth, defense systems, and space ambitions in his speech
The US President illustrates to Congress in 100 minutes the founding programs of his administration
Donald Trump has just delivered the longest speech an American President has ever given to a joint session of the United States Congress. Among the central themes, as far as this Agency is concerned, he... more
CargoIATA: "World Cargo Symposium 2025" in April in the EAU
Navigating geopolitical shifts with technology & innovation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2025 "World Cargo Symposium" ("WCS") will focus on digitalization, sustainability and safety/security as the key issues in helping... more
AirportsEU’s 2027 deadline for operating aid puts regional airports at risk
Extension needed to protect vital air connectivity
ACI EUROPE today responded to the European Commission consultation on the revision of Aviation State aid Guidelines on behalf of the European airport community, reiterating that operating aid to Europe’s r... more
Civil aviationNBAA: ATC infrastructure, workforce and Just Culture crucial to aviation safety
Ed Bolen, President and CEO, to the Congress during his speech
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen yesterday urged a congressional aviation subcommittee to fund air traffic control (ATC) system infrastructure and controller hiring... more
AirlinesTurkish to open flight to Phnom Penh, Cambodia
With a stopover in Bangkok, from next December 10th
Turkish Airlines will start flying from Istanbul to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, from December 10, 2025. With this new destination, the country will become the 7th served by the Turkish flag carrier... more
AirlinesCologne/Bonn Airport: Eurowings expands fleet and route network
An additional aircraft and 5 new destinations from the end of March
At the "ITB" ("International Tourism Exchange") in Berlin, Cologne/Bonn Airport and the airline Eurowings announced a major expansion of their cooperation. From the start of the new Summer timetable at... more
Civil aviationIATA. "WDS" brought industry together to explore data, technology and cybersecurity
The inaugural event with a broad consensus on three key priorities
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) successfully concluded its inaugural "World Data Symposium" ("WDS") with a broad consensus on three key priorities:1. To use data even more intensely... more
DefenseCybersecurity. USA-Russia: American strategy changes course
Defense Secretary suspends offensive cyber operations against Moscow
In a move that has caused quite a stir in national security circles, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has decided to temporarily suspend offensive cyber operations against Russia conducted by Cyber Command.... more
Finance and economyAirbus publishes agenda for 2025 Annual General Meeting
It will take place in April 15
Airbus has published the agenda for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) taking place on 15 April 2025 in Amsterdam. Proposed resolutions include the renewal of Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury’s B... more
DefenseTrump temporarily suspends military aid to Kiev
Billions of dollars blocked
The Trump administration announced a temporary halt in the delivery of US military aid to Ukraine, in a move that blocks billions of dollars in munitions, vehicles and other equipment that were planned... more
AirlinesITA Airways at "ITB" 2025 in Berlin 2025 (March 4-6)
The carrier returns for the third consecutive year to the event
ITA Airways returns for the third consecutive year to "ITB Berlin", the world’s leading travel industry event, which takes place from March 4 to 6 at Messe Berlin. The airline is present at the Lufthansa G... more
Civil aviationRussian UAC renews its management: Bocharov new deputy executive director
Will he solve the problem of delays in civil aircraft programs, including the Yakovlev MC-21 and SJ-100?
Former Deputy Trade Minister joins leading Russian aerospace industry more
Civil aviationFAA certifies H-125 IFR capability
Pawing the way for first deliveries in 2025
The H-125‘s single pilot Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) capability has been certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for first deliveries in 2025 from Airbus Helicopters’ ass... more
AerospaceMoon: Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander successfully landed
A suite of NASA science instruments will operate for 14 Earth days (1 lunar day)
Carrying a suite of NASA science and technology instruments, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost 1 mission (designated Ghost Riders in the Sky) made a soft landing on the Moon at 3:34 am EST yesterday, March 2... more
CargoFAA speeds up hiring process for air traffic controllers
Duffy announces pay hikes and incentives; Musk 'Recalls' retired radar men
In an ambitious effort to address the country’s dire air traffic controller shortage, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has re-announced a series of initiatives to accelerate the “top talent” of the F... more
Civil aviationATSB releases Rottnest Island floatplane accident preliminary report
Occurred to a Cessna Caravan aircraft in January 7, 2025 in Australia - VIDEO and ATTACHMENT
Pilot assessment of sea and weather conditions, operator risk controls, and assessment and approval for floatplane operations are among a range of factors the ATSB will consider as it continues its investigation... more
AirportsNBAA (2) welcomes DOT Secretary's plan to increase number of Air Traffic Controllers
He said the FAA will lead an effort to “supercharge” the certification and their hiring and to reduce its shortage
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy’s plan, announced yesterday, to increase the number of air traffic controllers (ATC) t... more
AirportsNBAA: to bolster Air Traffic Control workforce in USA
Association welcomes bipartisan Senate bill
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed yesterday a new Senate bill that aims to increase the number of certified air traffic controllers and improve aviation safety.The Air Traffic... more
Civil aviationArena invests in cleaner and greener Australian skies
With up to 10.4 million in funding for two projects
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is supporting cleaner Australian skies, with up to $10.4 million in funding for two projects from its Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Funding Initiative.The... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger demand growth accelerates last month
Regional breakdown: international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was... more
CargoIATA: air cargo demand +3.2 in January
Several factors in the operating environment should be noted
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global air cargo markets showing:Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 3.2% compared to January... more
AirportsAirports: China speeds up customs checks for particularly important goods
The measure aims to boost the development of international air transport and trade
"Green channels" and sixteen measures aimed at improving efficiency in cargo management, passenger treatment, public services, reducing logistics costs and increasing the capacity of key ports more
Civil aviationEmbraer: results 4Q2024 and FY2024
The industry delivered 75 jets in the 4th quarter
EMBRAER unveils results 4Q2024 and FY2024.The highlights: Guidance for 2025: Commercial Aviation deliveries between 77 and 85 aircraft, and Executive Aviation deliveries between 145 and 155 aircraft.... more
DefenseELT Group joins forces to deliver cutting-edge EW systems for European Navies
In a major development for the defense industry
Rohde & Schwarz and ELT Group signed a contract to provide EW systems for the German Navy’s F124 project and the Polish Navy’s new Miecznick class multirole frigates.This collaboration is founded on ELT... more
DefenseTajani meets with NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe
Analyzed the main challenges for Euro-Atlantic security
At the centre of the conversation was the centrality of the relationship with the United States for Italian foreign policy and the growing relevance of the European pillar of NATO for the defence of the Old Continent more
AirportsCID (2), a first step but bolder plan needed to defend European aviation
Sent a letter to von der Leyen on proposals for efforts to make the transition to net zero carbon a reality
Europe’s aviation sector welcomes the Clean Industrial Deal (CID) as a positive first step towards balancing industrial decarbonisation and economic competitiveness, but reiterates its call on the European C... more
Civil aviationIATA: Safety Report 2024 published
Although not reaching the performance of 2023, overall performance is excellent - ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2024 annual safety report. The industry recorded another year of strong overall safety performance, including improvements over the five-year... more
Civil aviationA Clean Industrial Deal (CID) for decarbonisation in the EU
It focuses mainly on two closely linked sectors
The European Commission presents today the Clean Industrial Deal (CID), a bold business plan to support the competitiveness and resilience of our industry. The Deal will accelerate decarbonisation, while... more
AccidentsSudan Air Force Antonov plane crashes into residential area
The total victims would be 46 according to unspecified sources of the regional government - VIDEO
Yesterday evening, a Sudanese Air Force aircraft identified without further details as an Antonov, crashed in the outskirts of Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. The victims among the military on board and... more
AirlinesUS: Delta plane reverses route due to smoke in cabin
The B-717/200 was climbing after takeoff from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Georgia
A Delta Air Lines B-717/200 flight DL876, which took off yesterday at 1:50 pm local time from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Georgia, bound for South Carolina, had to turn around to... more
Civil aviationAirbus to build the communication network for the French air and naval force, stage 3
Contract valued of 480 million euros and a maximum duration of 10 years
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded the contract for the IP Network of the Naval Force (RIFAN) stage 3 to an industrial consortium led by Airbus Defence and Space and also comprising... more
AirlinesFirm order for 15 E-190E2 aircraft from ANA Group (2)
Deliveries to commence in 2028; options for extra five units
ANA Holdings Inc., has ordered 15 E-190E2s aircraft from Embraer with options for an additional five planes. The selection of this model is part of ANA’s fleet renewal plan. Deliveries are expected to c... more
AirlinesANA Holdings expands fleet with decision to place orders for 77 aircraft
68 confirmed ones and 9 options for small and medium size airplanes
ANA Holdings, Inc. today announced the decision to order 77 aircraft at the board of directors meeting.In anticipation of future growth in passenger demand, including strong inbound demand, ANAHD has decided... more