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IndustryFincantieri: double delivery despite the pandemic
"Discovery Princess" and the Offshore Patrol Vessel “Musherib” for Qatar
Fincantieri has delivered “Discovery Princess”, the sixth unit of the so well-received Royal-class built of Princess Cruises, a brand within Carnival Corporation, in the Monfalcone shipyard. In Muggiano, the... more
AerospacePentagon aims to collect space waste
Program to fund innovative ideas kicks off
The Pentagon is aiming to clean up space debris. In low Earth orbit, in fact, there are more than 40,000 pieces of debris, including spent rocket parts and spent satellites flying uncontrolled. This junk... more
HelicoptersFirst inspections of the new HH-60W military helicopters
US Air Force starts first routine maintenance on rescue aircraft
United States Air Force announced that the 41st Rescue Generation Squadron has started the first inspection of Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters for routine maintenance. The aircraft, after reaching... more
AirlinesTata Group takes back control of Air India
Government pays back 8.2 billion dollars in losses, privatization after 70 years
After almost 70 years of State ownership, the national carrier Air India (and low-cost subsidiary Air India Express) is back under the control of the Indian conglomerate Tata. The privatization agreement,... more
AirlinesUK: possible changes to compensation for delays
The executive evaluates new reimbursement system for inefficiencies on domestic flights
The Department of Transport of the United Kingdom stated it is considering changes to the system of economic compensation for delays in scheduled commercial flights in recent days. This action is aimed... more
AerospaceNorth Korea: biggest missile test since 2017
Published photos of planet Earth allegedly taken by rocket
Some images taken from space and depicting planet Earth, particularly areas of the Korean peninsula and surrounding territory, have been released by North Korean media. According to these, the photographs... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol-Aci Europe: signed Memorandum of Understanding
Signalling enhanced co-operation and joint commitment to a sustainable future
Eamonn Brennan, Director General of EUROCONTROL, and Olivier Jankovec, Director General of ACI EUROPE, have yesterday signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding to enhance their co-operation as the two... more
AirlinesBoom supersonic aircraft takes a step forward
First factory opens and also receives pre-order from USAF
The US company Boom Supersonic, which is developing a supersonic passenger aircraft, has recently announced the opening of its first factory. A state-of-the-art facility located near Greensboro Airport... more
AirlinesAircraft ticket prices rise in Germany
Omicron variant slows sector recovery and increases costs
Air travel in Germany has become much more expensive during the crisis. In 2021, intra-European connections cost around 22% more than in 2019, prices for intercontinental routes increased by 3%, and travel... more
AerospaceChina's focusing on space
Details of next five-year expansion plan outlined
The Chinese government has recently unveiled details of its five-year space expansion plan. Beijing said it will aim to strengthen its presence in the cosmos to better protect its assets in orbit and its... more
AirlinesA man organises in-flight party then sues the carrier
Sunwing airline cancels return charter flight after drinking party
The in-flight party organised on 30 December last year on board a charter flight operated by the Canadian airline Sunwing Airlines received international media coverage. Now the story continues. The organiser... more
AirportsUK: CO2 costs threaten airport expansion
Six out of seven projects at risk due to lack of emissions plan
The environmental challenge in the UK aviation sector is putting the expansion plans of several airports at risk. This is due to the increase in the price of carbon offsetting, which has more than tripled... more
Civil aviationFincantieri-Enea, team up for energy, environment, and circular economy
Signed a MoU aimed at identifying areas of common interest -2 VIDEO
Fincantieri and ENEA signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at identifying areas of common interest and developing a research and innovation program portfolio. The partnership will include different... more
Civil aviationSAF's biofuel production go slowly
French Study: industry waits for governments to create demand by setting targets
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is the most important tool in the aviation industry's efforts to reduce harmful CO2 emissions. These propellants are produced from agricultural raw materials and food waste,... more
AirlinesGE-Raytheon agreement on long-haul flights
Alliance of engine manufacturers to boost travel demand
Engine manufacturing is a complex segment of the aviation industry and a high-margin one for investors looking to bet on a pandemic recovery. For this reason, some of the leading jet engine manufacturers... more
Civil aviationHelicopter to find ship swallowed by ice
The search for the "Endurance" captained by Shackleton and sunk in 1915
The South Pole expedition "Endurance" led by the British explorer Ernest Shackleton has been part of our collective memory for over a century. On board a three-masted ship, he set out to reach Antarctica... more
CargoUkraine crisis: private freighters carrying arms
Third US cargo with anti-tank missiles and tons of armaments and military equipment
The crisis on the Ukrainian border between Russia and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) countries prompted several member States to send weapons to Eastern Europe in recent days. The US government... more
DefenseCanadian city focuses on new helicopter
US 6 million dollars for a police aircraft
Canada's York Regional Police Services Board will get a new helicopter for criminal operations, drug trafficking suppression, missing persons search and other missions such as rescue. A contract with Airbus... more
Civil aviationAirplanes-helicopters. Boeing reports fourth quarter results
The data for business segment
The Boeing Company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $14.8 billion, reflecting higher commercial volume and lower defense revenue. GAAP loss per share of ($7.02) and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of... more
Civil aviationThe C-295 technology demonstrator aircraft of Clean Sky 2 makes its maiden flight
The airplane starts a campaign with the aim of testing the new wing
The C-295 Flight Test Bed 2 (FTB2) has successfully performed its maiden flight from the Final Assembly Line in Seville. The aircraft now starts a flight campaign with the aim of testing the new semi-morphing... more
AirportsEU Council on Covid-19: revised recommendation on measures affecting free movement
Based on the individual situation of persons and no longer on the region of origin
The European Council adopted yesterday a recommendation on a coordinated approach to facilitate safe free movement during the COVID-19 pandemic. This recommendation responds to the significant increase... more
AirportsItalian Ansv: final report on serious incident to a Boeing aircraft in Fiumicino in 2019
Registration LN-LND, occurred to the B-787/8 on August 10 -ATTACHMENT
The Agenzia nazionale per la sicurezza del volo (ANSV, Italian Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authority) published on its website the investigation final report about the serious incident involving... more
Civil aviationNarcos helicopters used for school training
Seized aircraft become teaching aids for Spanish students
A helicopter seized by the Spanish Guardia Civil from a French mafioso in recent years, become teaching material for students enrolled in the aeronautics course at the Instituto Tecnológico Superior Ada-Its... more
Civil aviationAirbus Helicopters bounces back in 2021
The industry logged over 400 orders
In 2021, Airbus Helicopters logged 419 gross orders (net: 414) showing solid signs of recovery from the 2020 market situation which was heavily impacted by the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.... more
AirlinesHeathrow Airport: possible increase in bird-strikes
London wonders about risks from building with roof gardens
The building committee of the District Council of Hillingdon, a suburb of London, unanimously approved the plan for the construction of a new residential complex in recent days. It consists of three buildings... more
AirlinesAirports and carriers against the "Fit for 55" in Brussels
They call for changes to the climate plan to reduce CO2 emissions
Several European airlines and airports have recently called for changes to the "Fit for 55" climate package proposed by the European Commission last year. At least 19 companies have expressed this common... more
AirlinesGermany-United States axis for cargo drones
eVtol aircraft to transport medicines to remote areas
The use of transport drones is a growing trend in urban areas across the Atlantic. Now a start-up company in the US is launching a service to deliver drugs and medical equipment to remote areas of the... more
AirportsIstanbul Airport reopens for first flights
Passenger protests after days of inconvenience; the roof of a terminal collapsed yesterday
After the first ever closure of Istanbul New Airport on Monday, airport officials announced that the 131 scheduled domestic and international flight connections will begin to take off by 11:00 am Italian... more
AirlinesIberia focuses on local biofuels
Partnership with oil company to also develop hydrogen and electricity
Spanish carrier Iberia and Compania Espanola de Petroleos (Cepsa) recently signed a partnership to promote the use of biofuels for aviation. The agreement also includes research on alternative sources... more
AirlinesAnti-Vid rules in Hong Kong frighten managers
Companies move employees out of the city, other financial centres take advantage of it
Hong Kong's governorship is the focus of criticism from the financial establishment. Tough restrictions introduced to combat the spread of infections of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus are increasingly... more
Civil aviationAzorra places order for 20 E2 aircraft
Deliveries will begin in 2023 -DATA SHEET
Azorra has signed an agreement with Embraer to acquire 20 new E2 family aircraft, plus a further 30 purchase rights. This flexible deal enables it to acquire E-190E2 or E-195E2 aircraft. At list prices,... more
AirportsBeluga aircraft ready to serve global outsized-cargo demand
The new service, ABT, will provide a solution in a variety of sectors
Airbus has launched a new air-cargo service using its unique BelugaST fleet to offer freight companies and other potential customers a solution to their outsized freight transportation needs. The ABT... more
AerospaceNew engines for Russian Angara rocket test
Roscosmos space agency signs contract for delivery in 2022-2023
The Russian space agency Roscosmos announced in recent days that it signed a contract with the company Npo Energomash at the end of 2021, for the supply of five prototypes of the RD-191M engine. These... more
DefenseTurkey-Russia ties hinder F-16 aircraft sales
Congress opposes; some fear it could push Ankara towards Moscow
After the suspended sale of the F-35 fighter planes built by the American Lockheed Martin and destined for Turkey, now the evaluation of the purchase of F-16 Fighting Falcon military fighters from the... more
DefenseGermany upgrades 82 NH-90 military helicopters
They will be equipped with new electronic warfare devices
The German government's defense commission has contracted the technology company Hensoldt, specialized in defense, security and aerospace, to upgrade 82 NH-90 military tactical transport helicopters developed... more
AirlinesAircraft. Code-share ITA Airways-airBaltic
Flights covering 10 Italian cities in the current Winter season
ITA Airways and airBaltic are starting code-share cooperation that will open new and wider travel opportunities. airBaltic customers will benefit from convenient access to various destinations in Italy.... more
AerospaceSecond COSMO-SkyMed SG satellite ready for launch
It will take place on January 28 at 0:11 am CET (January 27 at 23:11 UTC)
The second satellite in Italy’s COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation Earth Observation programme is reach for launching. It will take place on January 28 at 0:11 am CET (January 27 at 23:11 UTC) from Cape C... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine tensions (2): aircraft and ships by NATO
Member countries continue to send armaments to Eastern Europe
The member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) are continuing to send armaments, including ships and planes, to Eastern Europe. In addition, the US Department of Defense is putting... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine tensions: Berlin says no to sanctions against Moscow
No armament to Kiev. Fears about repercussions in gas supplies
Germany has announced that it will not send armaments to Ukraine. The exact opposite of what Great Britain, United States, Spain and France are doing. With his decision, the new German social democratic... more
AirlinesIstanbul Airport closed until early afternoon
Extended weather alert due to heavy snowfall
Due to the heavy snowfall that blocked the transportation system in Istanbul, Turkey, the suspension of operations at the city's airport has been extended. In addition, Turkish political authorities have... more
AirlinesAircraft. ITA Airways received an Expression of Interest
From MSC and Lufthansa; BoD will examine the details
The Company announces that yesterday it has received an Expression of Interest from the MSC Group and Lufthansa to acquire the majority of ITA Airways. The Group has agreed with the German airline its... more
DefenseIndia pushes on arms exports
The sale of Brahmos missiles to the Philippines is a milestone
The Indian government is pushing on arms exports with the aim of achieving strategic autonomy. Suffice it to say that the Philippines recently announced the purchase of three batteries of Brahmos cruise... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm: Chief Strategy Officer Angus Clarke leaves
News arrives a week after the non-renewal of Pieter Elbers
The head of strategy of the Air France-KLM airline group, Angus Clarke, leaves his post in the Franco-Dutch company. The manager was the right-hand man of the group's CEO, Benjamin Smith. The news comes... more
DefenseFirst flight of US Air Force on private eVtol
This is a California-built tiltrotor operated by a military pilot
United States Air Force (USAF) has made a first flight on a private electric Vertical takeoff and landing aircraft remotely operated by a military pilot. It represents the culmination of a series of tests... more
Civil aviationNew rules for travelling in Europe from February
Vaccinated, healed and negative to the tests will be able to move freely
Brussels will approve tomorrow the new recommendation that relaunches the European Green Pass with a package of measures that will take effect from February 1st. The new provisions stipulate that those... more
AirlinesAirbus cancels order from Qatar Airways
6.3 billion dollars order for 50 planes; legal battle escalates - VIDEO
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has cancelled an order for 50 A-321neo aircraft placed by Qatar Airways. The deal, signed in December 2017, worth about 6.35 billion dollars at list prices. The decision... more
AirlinesEU. Question on ghost flights in the European Union
By Brando Benifei and Giuseppe Ferrandino
"Parliamentary questions 10 January 2022 Question for written answer E-000095/2022 to the Commission Rule 138Brando Benifei (S&D), Giuseppe Ferrandino (S&D) Subject: hhost flights in the European UnionThe r... more
AirlinesCologne-Bonn Airport: passenger growth and cargo record
It grew in the two transport segments
In 2021, Cologne Bonn Airport grew in the two transport segments of passenger traffic and air cargo. The number of passengers grew by 38 per cent in comparison to 2020 to 4.25 million, but reached only... more
Civil aviationICAO: 2021 global air passenger totals show improvement from 2020
But still only half pre-pandemic levels - ATTACHMENT
Global passenger traffic recovered modestly in 2021, with the latest ICAO economic impact analysis of COVID-19 on civil aviation revealing that the number of passengers worldwide was 2.3 billion or 49... more
Civil aviationHelicopters: manufacturer Enstrom declares bankruptcy
Chinese owner in financial trouble; expressions of interest arrive
US helicopter manufacturer Enstrom Helicopter declared bankruptcy yesterday. As of today, January 21, work activities at the plants in Menominee, Michigan, are suspended. All of the company's employees,... more