AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
100,732 news found
Civil aviationBoeing announced new international leaders
Former Australian diplomat and minister named the new president of BI
Boeing announced that Brendan Nelson AO will take over as president of Boeing International (BI) and lead the company's international strategy and corporate operations. The former Australian diplomat and... more
AirlinesITA Airways launched New Delhi-Rome direct flight
At the ceremony carrier, AdR, ENIT, ENAC and the Indian Ambassador in Italy
ITA Airways’ first flight from Rome-Fiumicino to New Delhi, with the A-330 aircraft, departed last Saturday 100% full in terms of passengers at 2:10pm. The ribbon-cutting ceremony in Rome-Fiumicino wa... more
AirlinesITA Airways: the Lazzerini-Altavilla clash
Exclusive by the newspaper "La Stampa" reveal internal turmoil
There is no peace for the national air carrier ITA Airways. As soon as the political controversies on the privatization negotiations, which are currently stalled, have lowered to acceptable levels, the... more
AirlinesITA Airways: the crux of Lufthansa's interest
Possible face-to-face between the Italian government and airline management in the coming days
The stalemate over the privatization procedure of the national carrier ITA Airways could soon end. The negotiation between the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the German airline group Lufthansa... more
AirlinesAircraft. Increase global air traffic
IATA data: +44.6% passengers handled compared to the same period of 2021
The International Air Transport Association (Iata), an organization that brings together air carriers from all over the world, today published the data relating to air traffic in the month of October.... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Russia prepares heavy air raid
Investigation by the German weekly "Spiegel" on satellite images of the Saratov air base
According to an investigation by the German weekly "Spiegel" the Russian armed forces are soon ready to launch a new powerful attack against the Ukraine. This is what emerges from the analysis of satellite... more
Civil aviationAirbus and Neste join forces on SAF development
To decarbonise aerospace
Airbus and Neste, a world producer of renewable fuels, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance the production and uptake of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Both parties share... more
Civil aviationAirbus summit: the two day's event finishes today
The achievements made by the aerospace sector towards a more sustainable future
The 2022 edition of the Airbus Summit takes place over two days on 30 November and 1 December. Building on the momentum of the 2021 Summit, this year's event seeks to showcase the tangible progress and... more
IndustryJapan orders two more KC-46A airplanes
JASDF now slated for six tankers with two already delivered -DATA SHEET
Boeing has been awarded a contract to deliver two additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), bringing the total on contract for Japan to six units. The US industry delivered... more
AerospaceUe signs a contract for dive Vega C launches for the Copernicus constellation
They to be executed between 2024 to 2026
Avio announces the signature of a contract by Arianespace with the European Commission for five Vega C launches for the Copernicus earth observation constellation satellites, to be executed between 2024... more
AirlinesITA Airways: no concrete offer
The strategic node: interested parties could move traffic to European airports
The privatization of the national air carrier ITA Airways is in a stalemate. This situation is explained by some industry experts, who have turned the spotlight on the fact that subjects based abroad interested... more
AirlinesCroatia Airlines signs order for six A-220 aircraft
And in leasing for further nine airplanes
Croatia Airlines, national flag carrier based in Zagreb, has signed a firm order for six A-220/300 aircraft. The airline plans to lease an additional nine A-220s, taking its total commitment for the type... more
AirlinesRR-easyJet: modern aero engine on hydrogen
Set a new milestone with the world’s first run
Rolls-Royce and easyJet confirmed yesterday they have set a new aviation milestone with the world’s first run of a modern aero engine on hydrogen.The ground test was conducted on an early concept demonstrator u... more
AirlinesITA Airways (2): the Lufthansa recovery plan
Intercontinental routes, freight transport to Asia, new synergies in Europe
The executives of the German aviation group Lufthansa are in Rome for a series of meetings with the managers of the ITA Airways airline and with government representatives. Among the topics on the agenda... more
DefenseAt the NATO summit (2) the Russian-Ukrainian war
Stoltenberg: "To create conditions for lasting peace, Kiev should prevail as an independent and sovereign"
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) "will continue to stand by Ukraine for as long as necessary. We will not retreat". "To create the conditions for a lasting peace that will ensure that Kiev... more
AirlinesITA Airways: the council of ministers accelerates
Over the months, the airline's value will decrease and the government wants to hurry
The Meloni Government wants to complete the privatization procedure of the air carrier ITA Airways as soon as possible, which is about to close 2022 with a loss of almost 466 million euros (Ebitda). In... more
DefenseNATO summit in Bucharest started
Two days of meetings to talk about the Ukrainian war, energy, security and Chinese challenges
The meeting of the foreign ministers of the member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) kicks off today in Bucharest, Romania . This is a high-level meeting that marks an essential... more
AerospaceRecord budget for Italy at ESA Ministerial Council
More than EUR 700m of new contracts expected from 2023; AVIO programs confirmed
The industry will outline in a conference call with the investors scheduled for Friday, December 2, 2022 at 11 AM, the implications of the ESA Ministerial Conference on its future activities. more
AirlinesAircraft. ITA Airways: Lufthansa executives in Rome
Two days of meetings to define privatisation
The top management of the German aviation group Lufthansa will be in Italy between today and tomorrow for a meeting with the managers of the air carrier ITA Airways. Some Expert Sessions would in fact... more
Civil defenseUkraine conflict: London sends military helicopters
British defense ministry confirms Sikorsky "Sea King"
The British Ministry of Defense today confirmed the first delivery to the Ukrainian armed forces of Sikorsky SH-3 HU5 "Sea King" military helicopters no longer in service with the Royal Air Force and the... more
AirportsFrom airport to a Greek natural park
The new life of a stopover in Athens built along the sea coast
The Ellinikon International Airport site in Athens, decommissioned in 2001, has been abandoned for nearly two decades. Weeds and rust sprout between the concrete, but thanks to the idea of the Sasaki architecture... more
Civil aviationFincantieri: "Brilliant Lady" floated out in Sestri Ponente
The last of four ships
The floating out ceremony of “Brilliant Lady”, the last of four ships which Virgin Voyages (new cruise operator and a brand part of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group) ordered to Fincantieri, took place... more
AirlinesITA Airways: possible interest by the FS Group
The Government is probing concern of other Italian companies
An Italian investor would be interested in taking part to the privatization procedure of the national airline ITA Airways. It would be the Ferrovie dello Stato Group (FS). The Meloni Government is reportedly... more
AirportsAircraft transport and more. Italian strike next December 2
Workers of the maritime, railway and road sectors demonstrate
On December 2, 2022, the 24-hour general transport strike is triggered in Italy. To cross their arms workers in the maritime, railway, road and air sectors. All employees in the public and private sectors,... more
AirlinesITA Airways is looking for an Italian businessman
Government oriented to sell it to the Lufthansa Group supported by a national investor
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) is looking for a private Italian investor to proceed with the privatization of the national airline ITA Airways. This is a functional assessment for the creation... more
Civil aviationCollins selected to participate in multiple EU Clean Aviation projects
To develop sustainable technologies across Europe
Collins Aerospace has been selected to participate in seven projects under the European Union’s Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking. As part of the initiative, Collins will collaborate with European airframers, e... more
Civil aviationEnstrom Helicopter appoints new Coo
With over 17 years of experience in the aerospace industry
Enstrom Helicopter announced yesterday they have hired Adam Richardson as their Chief Operating Officer. He has over 17 years of experience in the aerospace industry, having held a variety of roles ac... more
IndustryFincantieri: Vard will build a second cutting-edge cable laying vessel for Prysmian Group
The new vessel will follow “Leonardo da Vinci” delivered in 2021
Fincantieri has secured a contract for the design and construction of a second cutting-edge cable-laying vessel for Prysmian Group, the world reference in energy and telecom cable systems industry. The... more
AerospaceAirbus and Ariane Group sign Ariane 6 transition batch contract in Spain
For the next fourteen launchers to be manufactured until 2025
Airbus and Ariane Group have signed a contract for the next transition batch of Ariane 6 large carbon fibre structures. The contract includes the manufacturing and supply of innovative, large, lightweight... more
AirlinesITA Airways: MSC formalizes a turnaround
The Italian Government remains two interested parties: the Certares fund and the Lufthansa group
The multinational cargo and passenger transport company Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has officially communicated that it is out of the game for the privatization of the national air carrier ITA... more
DefenseUkrainian war: IAEA inspection in Zaporizhzhia
Ukrainian nuclear agency accuses the Russians of using the plant as a military base
A group of officials of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is currently in Ukraine on a mission to assess the safety conditions of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after the repeated bombings... more
Latest newsRussia-Ukraine: IAEA mission in Zaporizhzhia
Grossi: "Bombings dangerously close to a nuclear power plant"
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced today that a group of its officials will conduct a mission to Ukraine to assess the safety conditions of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, after... more
DefenseFirst US-Russia meeting
Moscow announcement: there will be no talk of Ukraine, face to face between intelligence chiefs
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Serghei Ryabkov announced today that a delegation from Russia and one from the United States will meet from November 29 to December 6 in Cairo, Egypt, as part of the bilateral... more
AccidentsFlight MH17 shot down: 3 life sentences
Dutch court upholds prosecutors' requests
A Dutch court of maximum security has sentenced to life imprisonment the 3 defendants found guilty of the shooting down of flight MH17 (Amsterdam-Kuala Lumpur), which took place on 17 July 2014 in Ukraine,... more
DefenseB-777/200 ER plane of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down by the Russians
The verdict pronounced by the judge of a Dutch court
Flight MH17 was shot down by a Russian missile fired from the city of Pervomaisk, in the Lugansk district, which at the time was under the control of pro-Russian separatist militants, which Moscow recently... more
AirlinesITA Airways: governance mandates
Powers of President Turicchi and CEO Lazzerini made official at the next board meeting
After the Ministry of Economy and Finance (Mef) defined the new governance of the national air carrier ITA Airways yesterday, during the shareholders' meeting the five new members of the board of directors... more
DefenseUkrainian war: missile crashes in Poland
Stoltenberg (NATO): "We are monitoring the situation, the allies are consulting closely"
The Polish Foreign Ministry announced that yesterday, on November 15, "a Russian-made missile" landed on its national territory at around 15:40, killing two people in the village of Przewodów, in the... more
AerospaceArtemis (2). Boeing-built space launch system core stage
It powers first NASA Mission to Moon
NASA's Space Launch System rocket, powered by the Boeing -built core stage, lifted off at 1:47 am ET from the Kennedy Space Center. Eight and a half minutes into flight, the core stage completed its mission... more
AirlinesITA Airways (2): who are new BoD members
Antonino Turicchi president, Gabriella Alemanno and Ugo Arrigo new entries
On the occasion of the shareholders' meeting which took place this morning, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) reduced the number of members of the board of directors of the tricolor air carrier... more
AirlinesITA Airways: new BoD of five appointed
Antonino Turicchi new executive president; Fabio Lazzerini confirmed CEO
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (Mef), as sole shareholder, communicated new developments on the tricolor air carrier ITA Airways. As anticipated in recent days, the number of members of the Board... more
AerospaceArtemis space mission kicks off
Humanity to reconquer the Moon with lots of Italian technology -VIDEO
The Artemis-1 space mission took off this morning at 7:48 Italian time. The Space Launch System (SLS) carrier rocket of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), took off, after various... more
DefenseEurope relaunches joint purchase of arms
EDA: "Defense planning continues to be done mostly in isolation"
The European Defense Agency (EDA) has announced that the member countries of the EU will increase the military budget by 70 billion euros by 2025 (it was 214 in 2021). However, some critical points have... more
Civil aviationUsa: B-787 aircraft paint problems
Constructor asks FAA for approval of an urgent maintenance plan
The US aircraft manufacturer Boeing announced in the past few hours that it has submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a request for approval of an urgent plan to solve stripping problems... more
Helicopters20th CH-47F helicopter delivered to the Royal Netherlands Air Force
It is one of eight NATO Countries operating the Chinook -DATA SHEET
Boeing delivered the 20th CH-47F Chinook helicopter to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), concluding the country’s latest fleet update.The Netherlands is one of eight NATO countries to operate th... more
Finance and economyThe G20 in Indonesia is underway
The summit (November 15-16) talks about the Ukrainian war, financial instability, world hunger
The G20 in Bali (November 15-16), in Indonesia, kicks off today. Present the political leaders of the most industrialized countries in the world. In fact, the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, is missing,... more
AirlinesITA Airways sale at risk
The two consortiums involved take advantage of the stalled privatization
The privatization of the Italian air carrier ITA Airways proceeds slowly after the Government led by the new President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, has interrupted the exclusive negotiation... more
HelicoptersHelicopter pioneer Frank Robinson passed away
He was 92 years old
On November 12, 2022 Robinson Helicopter Company bid a final farewell to its founder, Frank Robinson. 92 years old, he passed away at his Rolling Hills, California home. One of the most recognizable n... more
Civil aviationFrance: first air taxi flight in Paris
The transport service could make its debut in the capital in 2024
An aircraft with Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVtol, Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing), developed by the German company Volocopter, has made its first flight in France in the past few hours. The... more
DefenseMilitary exercise "Keen Sword" (11-19 November) in Japan started
Joint training for the Japanese and US military
The military exercise called "Keen Sword" (which can be translated into a sharp sword) starts today. This is a biennial joint training organized by the Japanese and US armed forces and which takes place... more
AirlinesITA Airways (2): the Government does not want to get burned
The MSC-Lufthansa and Certares consortiums look closely at the economic and political scenario
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (Mef) has given the green light to the disbursement of aid for 400 million euros to be allocated to the air carrier ITA Airways, whose coffers are now short of liquidity.... more