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AirlinesUganda Airlines received the A-330neo airplane
It is the first aircraft delivered to the carrier, which was established in 2019
Uganda Airlines, the country’s flag-carrier, has taken delivery of its first A-330neo, the latest version of the widebody airliner. It is the first Airbus aircraft delivered to the airline, which was e... more
Civil aviationLeonardo’s acoustic sub hunter technology adds dipping sonar in new demo
The equipment installed on a naval vessel while an Italian Navy NH-90 helicopter supported by dispensing sonobuoys during the trial
A key design feature of the system is its lightweight form factor, which can also be fitted to small, light helicopters for littoral operations more
Civil aviationÖamtc Air Rescue starts fleet modernization with H-135 helicopters
For five units; the first delivery in early 2022
Airbus Helicopters and ÖAMTC Air Rescue have signed a firm contract for the purchase of five H-135s. The delivery of the first helicopter of this agreement is scheduled for early 2022.ÖAMTC Air Rescue o... more
Civil aviationPhoto. Air Greenland places Christmas order of an A-330neo airplane
It will replace the airlineìs ageing A-330/200ceo
Photo. Air Greenland, the flag-carrier for Greenland, is the latest airline to order Airbus’ next generation A-330neo widebody aircraft.The new A-330/800 will replace the airline’s ageing A-330/200ceo to... more
Civil aviationHéli-Union to purchase two H-160 helicopters
To address a wide range of operations -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters and its partner Héli-Union have signed a contract for the purchase of two multi-mission H-160s to address a wide range of operations. With 68 patents, the model integrates Airbus Helicopters’ la... more
Airports6000 air routes in Europe have vanished
Systemic damage to connectivity requires urgent support from EU and Governments -ATTACHMENT
ACI EUROPE has today published its 2020 Airport Industry Connectivity Report, with the findings exposing the systemic collapse of the aviation network and air connectivity due to the COVID-19 crisis.Published... more
Civil aviationICAO: new model Unmanned Aircraft Systems regulations
To help countries set out globally-aligned civil UAS operations in domestic airspace
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) issued new model regulations this month to help countries establish and refine their national guidelines for domestic Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations. The... more
Civil aviationVard (Fincantieri): agreement for a next-generation eco-friendly cable laying vessel
Its subsidiary strengthens its position in the off-shore wind market
Fincantieri Norwegian subsidiary Vard, one of the major global shipbuilders of specialized vessels, has signed an agreement for the design and construction of a highly innovative eco-friendly cable laying... more
AirlinesPlanes. Covid: China suspends Ethiopian, Ikair and Swiss flights
19 passengers tested positive
As announced in recent hours by China aviation adminstration of China (CAAC), the civil aviation body of the Asian nation, there are three suspensions decided in relation to some air connections. The reason... more
Civil aviationThe American startup aiming for a new supersonic aircraft
Boom Technology increased its investments
A new supersonic aircraft, an aircraft destined to be talked about a lot for several years: the industrial novelty of Boom Technology, an American company based in the State of Colorado, is already causing... more
AirlinesAir carriers: easyJet sells tickets until 2022
The goal is to increase liquidity
Yesterday, Tuesday December 15, 2020, the low-cost air carrier easyJet decided to put its entire travel plan on sale until March 2022. It had never happened before, particularly the company had never done... more
Civil aviationDefence. Greece ready to increase military spending
Hellenic budget could be fivefold
Greece does not want to spare any expenses from a military point of view, as is well evidenced by the latest decisions taken by the Athens government in this area. The Hellenic Nation has experienced a... more
AirlinesGullivair, new air carrier of Bulgaria
Ambitious goals to be achieved by the summer
A name that takes its cue directly from literature: GullivAir is the name chosen for the new air carrier of Bulgaria, a project inspired by the giant imagined by Jonathan Swift . The website of this company... more
Civil aviationFirst ATR airplane in the new freighter version delivered to FedEx Express
Developed by the Italian-French joint-venture
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company, announced today the delivery of the first ever purpose-built turboprop regional freighter to the FedEx f... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo and Compensaid enable CO2-neutral freighter flights
The customers can have the emissions of their shipments calculated during the booking process
Since November, Lufthansa Cargo customers can easily check the CO2 emissions of their shipment's transport during the booking process. This is made possible by the new online booking portal eBooking, which... more
Civil aviationCertification for the MT47 Seven Blade propeller on the PC-12 Super Legacy demonstration aircraft
This process culminated in flight performance tests conducted in Europe
PC-12 upgrade specialist Super Legacy XP Limited is among the first Pilatus PC12 operators worldwide to install and obtain full certification for the MT47 Seven Blade propeller on their PC-12 Super Legacy... more
AerospaceStrategic collaboration for innovative sustainable solutions
Enel and Leonardo have signed a letter of inten
On security, energy efficiency, satellite communications, and electric mobility more
Airlines"Brexit", EU: "Air links with UK for other six months"
Flights will be guaranteed regardless of negotiations
At least six months: this is the guaranteed timing as regards the European air connections between the continent and United Kingdom, regardless of how the "Brexit" negotiations will end. This means that... more
AirlinesAir Saint-Pierre takes delivery of a new ATR-42/600 aircraft
Following the signature of a MoU in July 2018
Air Saint-Pierre today took delivery of its new ATR-42/600 aircraft, following the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding in July 2018. Based on one of the three main islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon... more
AirportsFraport, figures in November: major decline in passenger traffic continues at Frankfurt Airport
Group's airports worldwide register varying performance
In November 2020, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) served 656,420 passengers, representing an 87.0 percent decrease compared to the same month last year. FRA’s cumulative traffic during the January-to-November 2... more
AirlinesFive European aviation associations welcome EC's strategy
Industry leaders urge Commission to advance an EU Pact for Sustainable Aviation in 2021
Five leading European aviation associations (A4E, Aci Europe, Asd, Canso, Era), representing aircraft manufacturers, airlines, airports and air navigation service providers have welcomed the ambition of... more
AirportsAircraft and transport and not only. EC presents its plan for green, smart and affordable mobility
Milestones by 2030, 2035 and 2050
The European Commission (EC) presented today its ‘Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy' together with an Action Plan of 82 initiatives that will guide our work for the next four years. This strategy l... more
AirportsSan Francisco Airport earns COVID-19 Health Accreditation from ACI
Recognized for measures to protect passengers and its workers
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced it has received the Airport Health Accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI) World. The organization’s Airport Health Accreditation p... more
Civil aviationIATA (2). Passenger recovery disappoints in October
Total demand (RPK) was down for over 70% compared to the same month 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery of passenger demand continued to be disappointingly slow in October.Total demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers... more
AirportsStates urged to follow global guidelines on crew testing
IATA and IFALPA jointly called on governments
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) jointly called on governments to follow the International Civil Aviation O... more
CargoIATA: cargo recovery continues at a slower pace in October
Strong regional variations with North American and African carriers
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released October data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand continued to improve but at a slower pace than the previous month and... more
AirlinesQatar Airways Cargo commences freighter airplanes to Harstad, in Norway
From next week with a three time weekly frequency
Brief. Starting December 14th, Qatar Airways Cargo will launch three times weekly B-777/300 passenger freighters to Harstad-Narvik Airport, in Norway.The three times weekly freighters will depart on Mondays,... more
Civil aviationAirbus: orders and deliveries of aircraft in November
The first A-320neo airplane to Sky Express
Brief. Airbus’ 2020 gross orders totalled 381 aircraft by 30th November, with net orders of 297. The Company registered no new orders during last month.The industry delivered a total of 64 aircraft to 3... more
Civil aviationThe first two components of the A-220 airplane made by Dema have been delivered
The site in Brinidisi and its subsidiary Cam are also involved
The first two large elements of the A-220 airplane made by Dema -one of the leading manufacturers of commercial aerostructures in Italy- have been delivered at its Somma Vesuviana plant.They are the cockpit... more
Civil aviationICAO: today the International Civil Aviation Day
The theme of this year is: “Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development”
Seven December each year is recognized around the world as International Civil Aviation Day.The anniversary this year will be remembered as a pivotal point in the history of the global civil aviation sector,... more
Civil aviationICAO Secretary General addresses the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee
Fang Liu underscored the key developments during a virtual open briefing
At a virtual open briefing convened last Wednesday by the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu underscored the key developments... more
Civil aviationTurkish Aerospace continues to deliver critical components for aircraft
For G-650 airplanes and AW-139 helicopters
Turkish Aerospace keep continues to develop indigenous platforms for the aviation industry of the future, company continues to produce aerostructure components for the biggest companies in the world. The... more
AirlinesAlitalia–AdR: Covid-tested flights to/from New York without obligation to quarantine for passengers
As of next Tuesday, December 8
Alitalia and Airports of Rome have announced that, as of Tuesday December 8, all passengers travelling on one of the three weekly flights from and to New York must present a certification proving the negativity... more
AirlinesRyanair orders 75 more B-737 MAX aircraft
The airline grows its firm 737 order book to 210 airplanes -DATA SHEET
Boeing and Ryanair announced today that European airline is placing a firm order for 75 additional B-737 MAX airplanes, increasing its order book to 210 jets. The low-cost again selected the B-737/8-200,... more
Civil aviationThe Zephyr HAPS aircraft concludes a new test flight campaign in USA
Despite global slowdowns due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed a new test flight campaign for its Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) in Arizona, USA.The 2020 flight campaign succeeded despite global slowdowns... more
Civil aviationH55 has secured funding from existing and new investors
To complete the certification of its electric propulsion system
H55 has secured CHF 20 million from existing and new investors, as well as through the grant received by the Canton of Valais. This funding, led by Silicon Valley based firms, +ND Capital and Tippet Venture... more
Civil aviationEmbraer: new 10-year market outlook identifies trends influencing the industry
The global pandemic is causing fundamental changes
Embraer’s newly published 2020 Commercial Market Outlook examines passenger demand for air travel and new aircraft deliveries over the next 10 years with special emphasis on Embraer’s product segment - a... more
AirportsAbraham Foss new CEO of Avinor
He replaces the current one who is retiring
Abraham Foss new CEO of Avinor (Norway). He has a long career in the telecom industry: he has been CEO of Telia Norway and has held several top management positions in Telenor.He points out that the entire... more
AirlinesAirlines and airports call on EU and UK Governments to immediately abolish passenger quarantines
EASA/ECDC Guidelines confirm their ineffectiveness -ATTACHMENT
European and international aviation associations are urging European governments to immediately abolish quarantine measures and other travel restrictions following new Recommendations published by EASA... more
AirlinesRyanair defends B-737 Max aircraft
"It's the safest and most controlled", said CEO Michael O'Leary
An important defense full of arguments: to underline the advantages of the B-737 Max aircraft which is ready to sail the skies again after the tragic accidents of recent years (read also the article published... more
AirportsMiami Airport on pace for record year in cargo
September and October were the positive months
Brief. At 1.9 million tons of cargo through October, Miami International Airport (MIA) is on pace to surpass its all-time annual record of 2.3 million tons. September and October were record-setting months,... more
Civil aviationLuxaviation UK expands managed fleet with new Cirrus airplane
The aircraft will be in its fleet next week
Brief. Luxaviation UK, a leading private jet charter and management company, is expanding the company’s managed fleet with the addition of a brand new aircraft - Cirrus Aircraft Vision Jet.Based in Milan (... more
Airlinesoneworld voted "Best Airline Alliance"
For the sixth consecutive year
oneworld has been named "Best Airline Alliance" in the "32nd annual Best in Business Travel Awards", for the sixth consecutive year.It was chosen as the best alliance by the readers of "Business Traveller... more
Civil aviationKuwait opens borders: air links with India and Philippines
Foreign domestic workers authorized
As emerged from the local media on Tuesday December 1st, 2020, Kuwait is ready to allow foreign nationals coming from some countries of the same continent to enter its territory (read also the article... more
AirlinesTap Air crisis between layoffs and planes to sell
The carrier will send 3600 employees home
Unfortunately, the coronavirus does not forgive: it does not with people, as we have been realizing for many months, and not even with companies. In the field of air transport, the carrier Tap Air Portugal... more
AirlinesFirst Nigerian female pilot hired
She will be aboard Qatar Airways aircraft
There is always a first time and civil aviation cannot be outdone in terms of debuts and particular records, as history taught us. Asian airline Qatar Airways will go down in history from now on for hiring... more
AirlinesSaudi Arabia authorizes airspace overflight to Israir
Aircraft then landed in Dubai
Saudi Arabia authorized and allowed the Israeli carrier Israir Airlines to use its airspace. The green light for commercial flights of the Middle Eastern Nation was announced by local media, to be precise,... more
AirlinesAvatar Airlines buys first planes for official debut
Operation could be a reality in 18 months
The announcement first of the coronavirus pandemic and then a few other updates: it's time again to talk about the carrier Avatar Airlines, a commercial initiative "born" in the US State of Florida. The... more
AirlinesBritish Airways investigates stewardess
She offered extra services on the plane and in hotels
Extra, embarrassing and unsolicited services: according to reports from the local media, a British Airways stewardess got into trouble for her unorthodox behavior on board and even when she was not on... more
AirportsAircraft. New Concept of Operations for Urban Air Mobility
Developed by EmbraerX and Airservices Australia
EmbraerX, Embraer’s business subsidiary, and Airservices, Australia’s civil air navigation service provider, have developed a new Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for the air taxi market, also known as... more