Civil aviation
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AirlinesOver 860,000 passengers travelled through Heathrow in July
Down 88% on the previous year
Over 860,000 passengers travelled through Heathrow in July, down 88% on the previous year.This reflects a slight uplift in passenger traffic, since the start of this crisis, driven by the Government’s c... more
AirlinesBudapest Airport: 18 years of partnership with Cargolux
3,500 flights and 200,000 tons
Budapest Airport has welcomed Cargolux’s 3,500th flight. The Luxembourg-based airline has been ensuring connections between airports around the world, air freight operators, and Budapest Airport for 1... more
AirlinesAvinor: increase in air travel during July in Norway
The biggest rise was recorded for domestic flights
1.8 million passengers travelled to and from Avinor's airports (Norway) over the course of July. This is a significant increase of 71 per cent compared with June, but still remains far from the normal... more
AccidentsAir India Express plane crash, pilots may have attempted take off
Reconstructions were done by experts and engineers
There are 18 confirmed victims of the accident that took place three days ago, on Friday August 7, 2020, in the southern part of India. A plane of the Air India Express carrier crashed near Calicut airport,... more
Civil aviationChina wants to improve intelligent transport
Beijing published guidelines that also concern civil aircraft
Transportation industry is one of China's top priorities in this historical period. Guidelines that Beijing published to digitize this sector and make the most of so-called “intelligent” technologies are... more
AirportsAci Europe: traffic data shows Covid-19 impact on airport sector
Freight also falling -ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE, today released its air traffic report for June, Q2 & H1 as well as an interim update for July. The report reveals the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic... more
AirlinesAircraft. Airbus: orders and deliveries in July
For A-220 and A-320 airplanes
Airbus’ 2020 gross orders by July 31st totalled 369 aircraft with net orders, after cancellations, of 302 airplanes. The Company registered four new orders in July 2020.During the month, 49 deliveries w... more
AirlinesBritish Airways, six thousand employees accept voluntary exit
There were numerous protests in England just yesterday
About six thousand workers of British Airways carrier accepted the so-called “voluntary exit”, a decision taken following the protests and the increasingly numerous protests in United Kingdom against the... more
Civil aviationDan Friedkin's great passion for airplanes
He just became the new owner of AS Roma
During last hours, AS Roma football team had a new owner: the president is Dan Friedkin, 187th richest man in United States and number 504 in the world. In addition to his new passion for football (on... more
Civil aviationChile will increase number of planes in Antarctica
The Chamber of Deputies approved a new statute
The Chilean Chamber of Deputies approved in the last few hours, what has been called the "new Antarctic statute". South Pole is very important for South American Nation: territory belonging to the country... more
AirlinesBritish Airways, employee protests continue rising
Carrier is increasingly intent on firing
Protests of British Airways employees against possible layoffs decided by British carrier are increasing week by week. A demonstration is underway this morning in Epsom, south of London, respecting social... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group: 2Q2020 results
The cargo sector with a strong period -ATTACHMENT
Consequences of Corona pandemic have a considerable impact on its data more
AccidentsPlanes. After FAA corrections, Boeing 737 Max could return to service
The review became necessary after two serious accidents
An intricate plot like John Le Carrè's novels. Future of Boeing 737 Max airplane is still undecipherable, but latest FAA decisions could suggest that return to service is near. Federal Aviation Administration... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic could run out of liquidity by September
One of the company's lawyers reported this in court
Not a penny: it's not encouraging the prospect that could be closely related to the carrier Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited, according to reports in court this morning by David Allison, lawyer of the company... more
AirlinesRomania could save Tarom airline
Flag carrier may soon receive State aid
A small glimpse: for Tarom, flag carrier of Romania, a less uncertain future can be imagined after what was discussed today at the Ministry of Transport during a public debate. The ministry examined the... more
Civil aviationEmbraer announces the Phenom 300MED aircraft
A Medevac solution for the light jet in the market
Embraer today announced the Phenom 300MED, a Medevac solution for Phenom 300 series aircraft, which is also available for retrofit, through a partnership with umlaut and Aerolite. Embraer and umlaut are... more
Civil aviationLeadership succession for IATA’s CFDS
From next March 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Muhammad Albakri, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East (AME), will be appointed Senior Vice President for Customer, F... more
Civil aviationCanada could still use old rescue planes
Coronavirus slowed down production and delivery of new models
Long tentacles of Covid-19 manage to wrap and crush all industrial sectors. Royal Canadian Air Force is forced to employ its old rescue aircraft because of the pandemic. The health crisis, in fact, delayed... more
Civil aviationRussia: the head of United Aircraft Corporation meets Putin
To report on the aircraft production of the national aerospace industrial center UAC
Yury Slyusar, President of the Russian United Aircraft Corporation, an industrial reality that brings together about thirty national aeronautical and aerospace companies and part of Rostec State Corporation,... more
AirportsThey do not wear masks, fight on board of Klm plane
Two British boys made being nervous other passengers - VIDEO
A very lively flight. A violent brawl broke out on board a Boeing -737 of the Klm air carrier which involved several passengers. The reason is soon to be said. Two people stubbornly refused to wear the... more
AirlinesKLM adapts organisation further due to COVID-19 crisis
A total of 4,500 to 5,000 positions in the entire Group will cease to exist
KLM is in the throes of a crisis of unprecedented magnitude. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus at the start of 2020, numerous measures have already been taken to deal with the current circumstances.... more
AirlinesThailand, court grants Nok Airlines bankruptcy protection
Low travel demand made the company going in liquidation
No possibility of recovery: these words were used a few weeks ago by the board of directors of NokScoot Airlines, low-cost carrier that is part of Nok Airlines. Now there is an important update about conditions... more
Civil aviation99 year old woman is the oldest in the world to fly a plane
The Guinness World Record has made the singular record official
Almost a century of life: Robina Asti is a 99 year old lady who conquered a singular record in the last few hours. As certified by the Guinness World Record, she is the oldest person in the world capable... more
AirportsAci Europe: promote open architecture in Airport Security Systems
Regulators and airport operators join forces
Regulators and airport operators from across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East have joined forces to promote the introduction of open architecture in airport security systems. In... more
Civil aviationPlanes-helicopters. Airbus reports Half-Year (H1) 2020 results
The highlights - ATTACHMENT
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the Half-Year (H1) ended 30 June 2020.The highlights are: Industrial system adjusted to new production levels, cash containment and business resizing... more
Civil aviationAirplanes-helicopters. Boeing reports 2Q results
They continue to be impacted by COVID-19 and the 737 MAX aircraft grounding
Boeing reported second-quarter results.The highlights:Financial results continue to be significantly impacted by COVID-19 and the 737 MAX aircraft groundingRevenue of $11.8 billion, GAAP loss per share... more
AirlinesJetBlue could use ultraviolet rays to disinfect aircraft
Technology was studied together with Honeywell
Air carrier JetBlue Airways is about to experiment the sanitation of its planes with a technology that will exploit ultraviolet rays. The coronavirus pandemic forced many companies to review hygiene systems... more
AirportsAci Europe: airport industry reaffirms commitment to climate action
As aviation takes first steps towards post-COVID-19 recovery
As the aviation sector looks towards initial greenshoots of recovery, airports have renewed their commitment to climate action as a cornerstone of rebuilding an industry dealt a devastating blow by the... more
Civil aviationIATA: recovery delayed as international travel remains locked down
According to an updated forecast released by the Association
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released an updated global passenger forecast showing that the recovery in traffic has been slower than had been expected. In the base case scenario: Global... more
CargoIATA: cargo recovery continues in June but at a slow pace
Regional performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in June showing improvement, but at a slower pace than some of the traditional leading indicators would suggest. Global... more
AirlinesAlitalia: more flights to international destinations in September and October
Resumed services to Argentina; new European routes from Milan-Linate airport
Alitalia will operate more flights to foreign destinations in September and October when the medium and long-haul international sector will grow by 7% in September and 29% in October, compared to August.Its... more
AirlinesAirplanes: Russia wants to invest in ekranoplans
Project consists in production of some ground-effect aircraft in Far East
Russian government agency referred about Orion society that wants to produce some ekranoplans. This aircraft is considered the joining link between seaplanes and hydrofoils, able to move few meters above... more
AccidentsSpain, private helicopter crashes after hitting a tree
Accident happened in Andalusia: there are 2 dead people
This morning a Robinson R-44 Raven helicopter crashed while it was close to Pedrera, in Spain (precisely in Andalusia). Both people who was in aircraft died because of the accident that happened at 8:00... more
Civil aviationICAO implementation roadmap to provide support and resources
To help align COVID-19 responses in civil aviation
ICAO began the global roll-out of a civil aviation recovery Global Implementation Roadmap (GIR) today, providing an important enabling framework for countries as they begin to apply the COVID-19 pandemic... more
Civil aviationMaiden flight for the AG-600 amphibious aircraft
Lasted about 31 minutes
According to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) and Xinhua reported yesterday the AG-600, codenamed "Kunlong", flew over the sea off Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, on July 26,... more
CargoEmbraer develops cargo solutions for commercial aircraft
There’s a critical need for more cargo space
With the significant decline in the number of airline passengers and the booming demand for air cargo capacity, Embraer has developed cargo transportation solutions for its line of commercial aircraft.... more
Civil aviationAirplanes (2). Airbus: final step to WTO dispute and US tariffs
After 16 years of litigation
Airbus has agreed with the governments of France and Spain to make amendments to the A-350 Repayable Launch Investment (RLI) aircraft contracts. After 16 years of litigation at the World Trade Organisation... more
Civil aviationAircraft. EU and Airbus take action to ensure compliance in the WTO dispute
The Governments of France and Spain agreed with the company to modify terms
The European Commission communicates in a press release that "Today, the governments of France and Spain agreed with Airbus to modify the terms of the Repayable Launch Investment granted by them for development... more
Civil aviationBoeing advances environmental leadership
The Global Environment Report 2020 published -ATTACHMENT
Boeing released yesterday its 2020 Global Environment report, highlighting how the company is sustainably designing and building products, while conserving resources and reducing waste across its global... more
Civil aviationHong Kong, China will not accept British passport as travel documents
Decision is a reaction to last politics of London
A decision that it’s creating discussions. China’s Foreign Affair Ministry is considering seriously the choice of not accepting BNO passports as valid travel documents. Beijing decided to react of las... more
Civil aviationUSA, EPA suggests changes for airplanes and jets emissions
New standards should have to be adopted by 2028
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) suggested yesterday some changes to standards of greenhouse gas emissions about American aircraft. It’s the case of planes of commercial aviation and big jets, forced t... more
Civil aviationICAO and CAAi launch lockdown recovery course
For aviation professionals
Brief news. In accordance with the recommendations of the ICAO Council Aviation Recovery Taskforce, together ICAO Global Aviation Training (GAT) and CAA International (CAAi), the aviation training arm... more
AirlinesQatar Airways seeks 5 billion dollars from 4 Arabian Nations
Doha airline reported an aerial block forced to Qatar
United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt: Qatar Airways launched an international arbitration against these 4 nations. Doha air company decided to seek a compensation because of air, sea and... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Australia, Qantas says goodbye to B-747 with last flight
It took off from Sydney to reach a store-museum in California
Half century of service and more than 250 million of passengers: Qantas B-747 airplane ended yesterday its last flight with these numbers. This event was very important and awaited: plane took off from... more
AirlinesAirplanes. India, Covid-19 pandemic urges Indigo to fire staff
Few passengers in Asian country: Gurgaon based company annonunces measures
Layoffs and new airplanes to prepare. Indigo, one of the most important private carrier of India, annonunced yesterday that 10% staff will be fired due to coronavirus. Situation was serious at the beginning... more
Civil aviationACI EUROPE and EASA sign cooperation agreement
As airport industry publishes guidelines for a healthy passenger experience
Olivier Jankovec, Director General of Airports Council International Europe (ACI EUROPE), and Patrick Ky, Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), today signed a groundbreaking... more
Civil aviationItalian Enav: air traffic in July doubles over June
With a peak volume last Friday
Flights in Italy continue to display a steady and progressive growth trend. In the first half of July, flights over the Italian skies more than doubled compared to June. From July 1st to the 15th ENAV... more
Civil aviationCoronavirus: European Commission strengthens preparedness for future outbreaks
Immediate short-term measures presented
The European Commission (EC) has presented today immediate short-term measures to strengthen EU health preparedness for COVID-19 outbreaks. The EC has from the outset coordinated the exchange of information... more
AirlinesState aid: European Commission approves Dutch plans to provide support to KLM
For EUR 3.4 billion in urgent liquidity
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3.4 billion Dutch aid measure consisting of a State guarantee on loans and a subordinated State loan to KLM to provide urgent liquidity t... more
Civil aviationCovid-19. EC proposes derogation for 2020-21 to the "SES" performance and charging scheme
Given the consequences of the pandemic outbreak
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance company) informs that the European Commission (EC) has published a proposal to its Member States to undertake exceptional measures for the years 2020-2021 of the third reference... more