AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
101,114 news found
AirportsMunich airport: alleged spy arrested
German man accused of sending sensitive information to Russia
The German judiciary has announced that it has validated the arrest of a German citizen, identified by the name of Arthur E., who was arrested last Sunday at Munich airport, where he had arrived with an... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports 4Q results
Driven by higher 737 and 787 aircraft deliveries
The Boeing Company recorded fourth-quarter revenue of $20.0 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($1.06), and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($1.75). The industry also generated $3.5 billion of operating... more
Civil aviationCollins to coordinate development of new high-voltage distribution technologies
With EU industry partners under Clean Aviation HECATE project
Collins Aerospace will coordinate the development of new high-voltage electric power distribution technologies under the European Union’s Clean Aviation HECATE project. For this plan, which stands for H... more
DefenseProgrammatic lines of the Italian Defense
Crosetto: "Giving credibility through adequacy between resource management, their employment and personnel"
The Italian Defense Minister, Guido Crosetto, was heard today in a joint session by the Defense commissions of the Chamber of Deputies, and the Foreign Affairs and Defense commissions of the Senate. The... more
AirlinesBerlin-Brandenburg Airport in chaos
About 300 flights cancelled or rescheduled, disruption for at least 35,000 passengers
All flights taking off from and arriving at Berlin-Brandenburg airport were cancelled today due to a 24-hour strike by staff at the German airport. According to the management company, around 300 flights... more
Civil aviationAirbus Helicopters performed steadily in a complex 2022
The first ACH-160 was delivered to a Brazilian customer, transported by a Beluga airplane, in July
In 2022, Airbus Helicopters logged 374 gross orders (net: 362), highlighting the ongoing market recovery with an impressive 216 light single engine helicopters sold. Deliveries increased from 338 in 2021... more
Civil aviationPrivate planes: looking for owners in difficulty
The market trend sees operators looking for aircraft on offer
Some private aircraft operators are looking to purchase new aircraft whose owners are struggling financially. The market is on the rise. An indication of this trend can be found in the financial statements... more
DefenseItalian Chamber votes Yes to military aid
Text approved in Montecitorio with 215 votes in favor and 46 against
The Italian Chamber of Deputies gave the definitive green light to the Ukrainian decree law today, extending until 31 December 2023 the transfer of Italian material assets, weapon systems, ammunition and... more
Helicopters5,000th “Hawk" helicopter delivered
The industry celebrates its 100th anniversary this year -VIDEO
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company delivered in the last days its 5,000th “Hawk” variant helicopter, a US Army UH-60M Black Hawk. The industry celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.Customers worldw... more
AccidentsKiev helicopter crash: it flew too low
In Brovary there was fog and poor visibility which prevented him from seeing the buildings opposite
The aircraft crash that occurred on January 18 in Kiev in the city of Brovary, a suburb in the Kiev region, may have been caused by pilot misjudgment. According to the preliminary investigations of the... more
AirportsAutogrill: resignation of six directors and withdrawal of the Chairman
Designation of new board members to be appointed by co-optation
Autogrill SpA announces that the Chief Executive Officer Gianmario Tondato Da Ruos, and Alessandro Benetton (non-executive director), Franca Bertagnin Benetton (non-executive director), Massimo Di Fasanella... more
AirlinesITA's A-350 aircraft will fly with Pope Francis to Congo and South Sudan
Departure next Tuesday morning; first papal flight at zero CO2 impact
The Holy Father will be travelling with ITA Airways in his next papal flight on January 31, departing at 7:55 am from Rome-Fiumicino to Kinshasa International Airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo.... more
Civil aviationUnited States: FAA relaxes health criteria on pilots
Wide acceptable range for cardiac rhythms
The United States has revised the medical requirements that allow a commercial airline pilot to fly safely. This was decided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which recently expanded the acceptable... more
DefenseUkrainian war: London donates military helicopters
Defense Minister Kyiv announces entry into service of Sea King WS-61 aircraft
The Westland Sea King WS-61 HU5 military helicopters donated by the UK to the Kiev Armed Forces have made their official war debut in Ukraine. This is testified by a video posted on social networks by... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Italy towards sixth decree
Crosetto: "We will give Ukrainians the possibility of defending themselves against air attacks"
Italy confirmed its commitment to support Kiev at the recent meeting of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Rammstein, Germany. Defense ministers of allied countries discussed how to help... more
AirlinesUzbekistan Airways orders 12 A-320neo family aircraft
The choice of the engines will be made at a later stage -DATA SHEET
Uzbekistan Airways has placed a firm order for 12 A-320neo Family aircraft (eight A-320neo and four A-321neo). The new airplanes will join the carrier’s current fleet of 17 A-320 Family planes. The choice o... more
CuriositiesUSA: animals abandoned at the airport
Different rules between companies and countries, unprepared and insensitive travellers
Public opinion in the United States is questioning the abandonment of animals at airports and their management by companies and air carriers. The subject has leapt to the headlines after three dogs and... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: the CIA in Kiev
Zelensky asks for reassurance after the Republican majority obtained in Parliament
The director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), William Burns, would have carried out a secret mission to Kiev to meet the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. The reason for the meeting would... more
Civil aviationRiccardo Guariglia appointed Secretary General of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
He will succeed Ettore Francesco Sequi as of March
The Italian Council of Ministers appointed yestereday Ambassador Riccardo Guariglia as Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He will succeed Ambassador Ettore Francesco Sequi as of March,... more
DefenseToday the NATO summit in Germany
Details of the forthcoming supply of weapons to Ukraine will be revealed
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Rammstein, Germany kicks off today, 20 January 2023. During the meeting, details on the forthcoming supply of weapons to Ukraine to support the armed... more
AerospaceBoeing awarded NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Contract
To lead the development and flight testing of a full-scale TTBW airplane
NASA has selected Boeing and its industry team to lead the development and flight testing of a full-scale Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) demonstrator airplane.The technologies demonstrated and tested... more
AirlinesIt's a transport strike in France
Delays and cancellations in all airports and on metro, trains, trams and buses
The national strike against the pension reform kicks off today in France. The transport sector is also affected with inconveniences that are recorded on railway and metro routes, but also on trams, buses... more
AirlinesITA Airways: Lufthansa bid arrived
No details, according to rumors about 200 million for 40% of the carrier
With the Lufthansa Group's interest in the acquisition of the national air carrier ITA Airways, made official yesterday, the unions ask the Government to be summoned to discuss the objectives of the business... more
Civil aviationCollins Aerospace in Italy is a "Top Employer 2023"
Risultando tra le migliori 141 aziende italiane
Collins Aerospace in Italy has been certified as a "Top Employer 2023" among the top 141 Italian companies. The Institute particularly recognized strong performances in the policies and strategies aimed... more
HelicoptersUkraine aircraft crash: sabotage is considered
Zelensky: "Several theories are being examined" in the investigation into the crashed helicopter
Ukrainian investigators are evaluating several theories about the causes of the aircraft crash that happened yesterday in the city of Brovary, a suburb in the Kiev region. A Ukrainian Air Force Emergency... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines firms order for 12 A-220 aircraft
Bringing its total to 119 units
Delta Air Lines has firmed up an order for a dozen more A-220/300 aircraft, bringing the airline’s total firm order for it to 119 panes (45 A-220/100 and 74 /300.Throughout the years, the carrier has r... more
AirlinesITA (2). Lufthansa submits offer to acquire a stake in the Italian carrier
The statement issued by the German Group
Deutsche Lufthansa AG is aiming to acquire a stake in the Italian national carrier ITA Airways (Italia Trasporto Aereo SpA). The plan is to agree on the initial acquisition of a minority stake as well... more
AccidentsUkrainian helicopter crash (2): Zelensky speaks about it
"Security service and national police already in charge of clarifying the circumstances of the accident"
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, published a message on "Telegram" in which he announces that investigations have already started to reconstruct the causes and dynamics of the helicopter crash... more
AccidentsUkraine: helicopter crashes on a kindergarten
Currently 18 victims, including Ukrainian Interior minister and 3 children -VIDEO
An EC-225 Super Puma helicopter of the Ukrainian Air Force crashed this morning in the city of Brovary, a suburb in the Kiev region. The balance of the aircraft crash is still partial: at least 29 injured... more
AirlinesITA Airways at "Fitur 2023"
From the 18th to the 22nd of January in Madrid
ITA Airways participates in "Fitur 2023", the International Tourism Fair takes place from the 18th to the 22nd of January in Madrid. One of the main themes of its attendance at the show and a pillar o... more
AirportsMilan presents the 2026 air taxi plan
Hearing in the Municipality of the Sea airport company which illustrates the project
The Società esercizi aeroportuali (SEA), manager of the Milanese "Enrico Forlanini" airports of Malpensa and Linate, presented yesterday, in the Joint Budget and Mobility Commission to the Municipality... more
AirlinesAircraft. France: transport strike on 19 January
The aviation and railway sectors down tools due to pension reform
Tomorrow, Thursday 19 January, the national strike against the pension reform will start in France, which will also affect the transport sector. Inconvenience therefore for those travelling on railways... more
AirlinesITA Airways: today the Lufthansa offer
The German group is the only one in the data room, other proposals seem to be excluded
The Lufthansa Group should present its offer for the acquisition of a minority stake in the capital of the national air carrier ITA Airways on the table of the Minister of Economy and Finance (MEF) today.... more
DefenseMoscow announces 1.5 million soldiers in 2026
Confirmation after harsh criticism on the strategies of the Russian generals in Ukraine
The Russian defense ministry announced today "major changes" in the organization of the armed forces. The 2023-2026 Army Development Program plans, among other things, to increase the military personnel... more
DefenseFirst Japan-India military exercise kicks off
Involved the two air forces at a training scenario north of Tokyo
The first joint exercise between the Japanese and Indian air forces is underway. The training scenario is located in Ibaraki Prefecture, located northeast of the capital Tokyo. The maneuvers in the skies... more
AirlinesITA Airways: Lufthansa offer tomorrow
The data room closes on January 18 and the proposal should arrive on the MEF table
The proposal of the Lufthansa aviation Group for the acquisition of the national air carrier ITA Airways should finally arrive on the table of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) tomorrow 18 January... more
PeopleUkrainian war: IAEA protects plant
Agency experts on permanent mission to Pivdennoukrainsk
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has sent some of its experts on a permanent mission to the Pivdennoukrainsk nuclear power plant, located in the Mykolaïv region, in southern Ukraine. The... more
AirlinesITA Airways: Lufthansa offer in this week
Among the cruxes of the proposal: conditions on ex-Alitalia labor disputes and low-cost incentives
The privatization procedure of the national air carrier ITA Airways enters a week that could be decisive for the future of the company. The German aviation group Lufthansa could in fact formalize the acquisition... more
AccidentsNepal incident (2): a family tragedy
Anju Khatiwada became a pilot after her husband died in a plane crash
There is a sad script to tell about the plane crash of the ATR-72/500 turboprop (registration 9N-ANC) which crashed yesterday in Nepal (flight YT-691 from Kathmandu to Pokhara), causing the death of all... more
AccidentsNepal plane crash: black box found
Authorities confirm there are no survivors
The black box of the ATR-72/500 turboprop aircraft (registration 9N-ANC) which crashed yesterday morning in Nepal has been found. The balance of the disaster is of all 72 people death on board: four crewmembers... more
AccidentsPlane crashes in Nepal: 72 victims
The accident near an inhabited area taken from an amateur film - VIDEO
An ATR 72/500 turboprop aircraft (registration 9N-ANC) crashed in the past few hours in Nepal causing the death of all 72 people on board: 2 pilots, 2 crew members and 68 passengers. Many foreigners among... more
Latest newsMission by Tajani today in Ankara, Turkey
It will provide an opportunity to take stock of bilateral relations
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, is in Ankara today, 13 January 2023, to meet Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu. The... more
AirportsAircraft. USA: air traffic towards normality
Resumed after a 12-hour computer shutdown that paralyzed American airports
The air traffic situation in the United States is clearly improving. Over 1,200 flights were cancelled yesterday, while another 8,000 accumulated several hours of delay, forcing at least 150,000 passengers... more
AirlinesWing touch of an ITA Airways plane in New York
Reconstruction with audio recordings between pilots and control tower - VIDEO
The audio recordings relating to the wing touch by the pilot of an A-330/200 aircraft (registration EI-EJM) of the national airline ITA Airways, to the detriment of a Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft (registration... more
Civil aviationAirbus wins the 2022 challenge with Boeing
The American manufacturer is recovering and wins the battle on twin-aisle aircraft
With the beginning of 2023 it's time to take stock. The global challenge in 2022 between the two main aircraft manufacturers, the European Airbus and the US Boeing, was won by the European group with 820... more
AirlinesAircraft. ITA Airways expands its intercontinental network
Fiumicino-Rio from end October by A-330 with a daily frequency
ITA Airways' intercontinental expansion continues, with new flights from Rome-Fiumicino to Rio de Janeiro now on-sale.The long-haul expansion is one of the major pillars of its strategy, as it generates... more
CargoBoeing aircraft: orders and deliveries for 2022
Launching the B-777/8F with more than 50 ones
Boeing reported 774 commercial orders last year after cancellations and conversions, including 561 orders for the 737 family and 213 orders for the company's market-leading twin-aisle airplanes. Boeing... more
AirlinesWhat the chaos of Southwest Airlines teaches
Four important lessons from the 16,000 canceled flights at Christmas
The errors becomes solutions to the problems. The US air carrier Southwest Airlines between canceled or delayed 16,000 flights at Christmas and New Year'eve (from December 22 to 29). Among the causes... more
Civil aviationAirbus: aircraft orders and deliveries in 2022
7239 airplanes in backlog
Airbus delivered 661 commercial aircraft (after a reduction of two A-350/900s Aeroflot previously recorded as sold in December 2021 for which a transfer was not possible due to international sanctions... more
DefenseEU and NATO sign third declaration of cooperation
Von der Leyen: "We are working to understand what is needed to fill stocks" of weapons
The third declaration of cooperation between the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was signed today. The joint press conference was held today in Brussels. The president... more