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Civil aviationAlitalia: hypothesis on the general management
Will Ivan Bassato be nominated?
Alitalia's changes will also affect management: the hypotheses are being considered by the Minister of Economic Development, Stefano Patuanelli. Among the eligible candidates in the general management... more
Civil aviationB-737 Max airplane: India imposes stricter rules for pilot training
More flight hours and on the simulator
India is considering the possibility of establishing stricter rules for the pilots of B-737 Max aircraft: these are new conditions that will be imposed on Boeing to allow the aircraft to return to service,... more
Civil aviationDuties, Trump threats: 100% increase if "digital tax" approved
The US considers the taxes to American companies disproportionate
Possible increases in US duties for Italy. The announcement was made by US President Donald Trump who threatened the 100% increase in tariffs imposed against the EU for the Airbus case if the digital tax... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: cuts, new tender notice and green light for "bridge-loan"
But it's necessary to wait for the approval by the European Commission
The surprises related to the Italian former flagship company never end: a new tender is launched by the Government accompanied by a cut plan to make the Italian carrier more attractive. The Council of... more
Civil aviationIndra: development of an electronic protection system key for European air superiority
Five countries participate at the project
Under the direction of the Spanish Ministry of Defense, Indra is leading the development of what will be one of the most advanced electronic protection systems in the world. European manned and unmanned... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: new Airport Operational Centre peer review service launched
Following a successful pilot at Geneva Airport last October
At the "13th ACI Airport Exchange" conference & exhibition taking place this week in Abu Dhabi and hosted by Abu Dhabi Airport Company, ACI EUROPE today formally launched its APOC (Airport Operations Centre)... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: the hypothesis of the "stew" appears
In any case, thousands of redundancies
For Alitalia there have been several hypotheses following the non-presentation of the binding offer: from the liquidation to the mini-referral to the management with a super-commissioner, but it has not... more
Civil aviationJohnson promises "Brexit" as a Christmas present
Presentation of the program in view of the December elections
Boris Johnson promised the "Brexit" as a Christmas present. The British prime minister plans to ratify the agreement in December and the United Kingdom outside the EU by January 31. It is the project of... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: also Atlantia leaves
As anticipated by AVIONEWS, it's the eighth extension
Should these commissioners be given the new loan? more
Civil aviationAtlantia's BoD: deliberations regarding Alitalia
"The necessary conditions for joining the consortium do not as yet exist"
The Board of Directors of Atlantia of yesterday communicated that: "Following on from the announcement of 15 October 2019, having noted the lack of any significant developments in relation to the issues... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: airports’ license to invest is a prerequisite for decarbonisation
The 3rd Airport Investment Symposium took place yesterday in Brussels
The 3rd Airport Investment Symposium took place yesterday in Brussels, organised by ACI EUROPE in partnership with the GIIA (Global Infrastructure Investor Association). The event brought together airports... more
Civil aviationFAA: revolutionizing approach to aircraft certification
"Holistic" attitude and open to dialogue with manufacturers
US air safety regulators are considering radically modifying aircraft certification procedures after incidents in Ethiopia and Indonesia with Boeing B-737 Max aircraft that caused the death of 346 people... more
Civil aviationPossible cancellation of connections by airplane in England
Frost and fog reduce visibility
The cold weather recorded today could cause flights to be cancelled across England. While the temperature in the United Kingdom drops to -9 degrees, it is expected that the fog will cause the interruption... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: airline bankruptcies and risk aversion limit traffic growth in September
Freight kept declining for the 11th consecutive month -ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its latest air traffic report for September & Q3 2019, measuring all of commercial aviation flights: full service, regionals, low-cost and charter.On... more
Civil aviationChina: increased production of narrow fuselages
Possible trend reversal in the future
Huang Yumin, deputy director of Avic's research and development center (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) in the Chinese fleet, has 1460 long-range wide-body aircraft, 5168 long-range narrow-body... more
Civil aviationBelugaXL aircraft receives EASA Type Certification
Launched in November 2014, it is based on an A-330/200 Freighter
The BelugaXL aircraft has received its Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), paving the way for entry-into-service by early 2020.The airplane is an integral part of Airbus’ i... more
Civil aviationExponential growth of flights between China and Japan
Over a thousand a week
There are more than 1000 return flights between China and Japan every week. A record number of connections that are expected to increase further from March of next year: the authorities have agreed to... more
Civil aviationCathay Pacific: aircraft deliveries delayed for protests in Hong Kong
Decisions consistent with the reduction of earnings forecasts
Following the pro-democracy protests that have been burning Hong Kong for about 5 months (see AVIONEWS), the Chinese flag carrier Cathay Pacific has decided to delay the delivery of four Airbus planes... more
Civil aviationChinese airport industry exponential growth
Quantitative increase and qualitative improvement
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has reported steady growth over the past 10 years in the Chinese civil airport industry.Zhang Rui, an official of the Chinese administration said: "The... more
Civil aviationItaly protagonist in the search for unmanned aircraft
A project in partnership with France and Romania
Italy, in partnership with France and Romania, will have a prominent place in the research field for unmanned aircraft. It is a project that is part of another twelve within the Permanent Structured Cooperation... more
Civil aviationBoeing and the "forum non conveniens"
The trial could take place in Indonesia
Boeing could resort to the "forum non conveniens" for judicial diatribes relating to fatal accidents in Ethiopia and Indonesia (see AVIONEWS). This is a doctrine according to which a court recognizes that... more
Civil aviationRolls Royce: increasingly active in the aeronautical field
Creation of a hybrid jet aircraft system
The intense commitment of Rolls-Royce (RR) in aeronautics continues. The company is collaborating with Apus, a German aerospace design industry, with researchers from the University of Brandenburg. The... more
Civil aviationQantas Group to slash carbon emissions
With actions starting from today
The Qantas Group will reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 in a major expansion of the airline’s commitment to a more sustainable aviation industry.With actions starting from today, the national carrier w... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: demand continues on moderate upward path
The results for international and domestic passenger markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 3.8% compared... more
Civil aviationFrance-China (2): Airbus investments confirmed and intensified
Agreement between Paris and Beijing increasingly solid
Chinese President Xi Jinping stated during the meeting with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron (see AVIONEWS) that he will continue the program to complete and purchase the A-350 aircraft and will intensify... more
Civil aviationChina-France: billion-dollar contracts
Agreements between the two countries from aeronautics to the food sectors
China said it had signed agreements with France for worth 13 billion euros. Contracts concerning aeronautics, the environment, energy and the agri-food sector that took place during the visit of the French... more
Civil aviationIATA. Four priorities identified for MENA aviation
As challenging operating environment persists
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments and industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to focus on four priorities to secure the future of aviation in the region... more
Civil aviationMuilenburg (CEO Boeing) renounces to company bonuses
He will to perceive them only after the return of the B-737 Max aircraft
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg announced today his intention to waive his 2019 business bonuses in view of the industry crisis following the grounding of 737 Max planes.The offer came after harsh criticism... more
Civil aviationB-737 Max aircraft could return by March 2020
Considerations by the EU Aviation Safety Agency's Director
The executive director of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Patrick Ky said today that the Boeing 737 Max plane will probably return to Europe in the first quarter of 2020. While the European... more
Civil aviationIndia: smog in New Delhi reaches record levels
Delays and diverted connections
For several days the smog of New Delhi, in India, has reached record levels causing delays and redirections of connections. The city authorities declared that "pollution has reached unbearable levels"... more
Civil aviationAirbus (2): reduced growth and "post-tariff" difficulties
Meanwhile, the challenge of the new A-321 Acf aircraft continues
Airbus said today that it plans to deliver "about 860" airliners in 2019 instead of the previously scheduled 880-890s, as the company recorded an operating profit of 1.6 billion euros in the third quarter... more
Civil aviationOngoing hearing by Dennis Muilenburg, Boeing CEO
"These two incidents occurred under my supervision"
The first hearing in the Senate of the CEO of Boeing Dennis Muilenburg (see AVIONEWS) is taking place at this time, as announced. A first question asked by journalists refused to answer directly if he... more
Civil aviation"Brexit": vote in December and "exit" to January 31st
Today the House of Commons commences the procedure for early elections
The United Kingdom could go to the vote in December after the postponement of its exit from the European Union on January 31 (see AVIONEWS). Still to define the conditions for the start of the electoral... more
Civil aviationMuilenburg (CEO Boeing) will speak today at a Government Congress
He will answer questions about the B-737 Max planes - LIVE from 10 am GMT-4
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg and John Hamilton, Vice President and Chief Engineer of the same industry, will speak today and tomorrow at Capitol Hill, base of the Senate, the House of Representatives and... more
Civil aviationA year ago the B-737 Max plane crashed in Indonesia
The final report by the National Trasportation Safety Committee - ATTACHMENT
Exactly one year ago, on October 29, 2018, a B-737 Max aircraft of the Lion Air crashed in Indonesia, killing 189 people (see AVIONEWS).It was the JT610 flight, PK-LQP registration, which connected Jakarta-Soekarno-Hatta... more
Civil aviationRussia will supply 10 MC-21 aircraft to Malaysia
Non-binding agreement but high interest
According to "Tass" Russia and Malaysia have signed a contract for the supply of ten MC-21 aircraft currently being prepared for mass production. Russian Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov said... more
Civil aviationFirst Chinese ARJ-21 international flight with Chengdu Airlines
It will help trade between China and Russia - VIDEO
ARJ-21, the first international flight of the passenger transport plane entirely designed and built in China, with the company Chengdu Airlines. Opened on 26 October, the aircraft will connect the Chinese... more
Civil aviationMilan-Linate airport is open
Full operation after three months of work - VIDEO
From today the full operation of the Milan-Linate airport resumes, entitled " Enrico Forlanini", which reopened from October 26th with the landing of the first Alitalia flight from Rome. The plane was... more
Civil aviation"Brexit": Johnson ready for new elections in December
The opposition accepts as long as the "no-deal" is lifted
Boris Johnson, after a meeting of the Cabinet Council, declared that he intended to propose to the Parliament the convening of early elections in the United Kingdom on December 12th. On Monday he will... more
Civil aviationB-737 Max: today official plane crash report in Indonesia
A series of errors would have led to the accident
A series of errors would have led to the crash of the Lion Air B-737 Max aircraft in October last year, with the death of 189 people (see AVIONEWS) as stated in the official report.Indonesian investigators... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The strikes of today in Italy in the sector
There are many protests lasting several hours
The MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) has announced the list of strikes fixed for today in the air transport sector in Italy.The many protests concern in detail:10/25/2019 Usb private... more
Civil aviationB-737 MAX airplane, US DoT: FAA must restore confidence
Changes in the field of safety supervision
In view of the future "stop" of the grounding of the B-737 Max aircraft after the fatal accidents in Indonesia and Ethiopia (see AVIONEWS), the Inspector General of the Department of the Transport (DoT)... more
Civil aviation"Brexit" extension approved
Procrastination to avoid a UK exit without agreement
The 27 leaders of the European Union have approved the possibility of extending the "Brexit" date to avoid an exit of the United Kingdom without agreement. The duration is still to be decided and the Permanent... more
Civil aviationUTC: Boeing will produce 42 B-737 MAX aircraft a month
Considerations that come after the analysts' doubts
Akhil Johri, financial director of United Technologies Corporation (UTC) said that Boeing will continue to produce 42 B-737 MAX planes a month in 2019, dispelling fears of a manufacturing pause that could... more
Civil aviationAtitech signs with Eurowings and Austrian Airlines
Important goal for the Italian company
Atitech has signed two new contracts with the Eurowings/Germanwings and Austrian Airlines carriers. Activities will begin on October 28th. The agreement between the society and the airlines was signed... more
Civil aviationThe first non-stop commercial airline flight from NY to Sydney touched down
After 19 hours and 16 minutes in the air
The first non-stop commercial airline flight from New York to Sydney has landed yesterday after 19 hours 16 minutes in the air. A total of 49 passengers and crew were on the flight, which was used to run... more
Civil aviationB-737 Max aircraft: Indonesia will share fatal accident report
Wednesday first with the families of the victims
According to "Reuters" Indonesia will share with the families of the victims (see AVIONEWS) on Wednesday the final report on the accident in which a B-737 Max plane crashed.Anggo Anurogo press officer... more
Civil aviationLufthansa: German airports in chaos after pilots' strike
And the carrier must decide for Alitalia
German airports in chaos following the Sunday strike by flight attendants of 4 Lufthansa subsidiaries. The protest was to last from 5am to 11am but continued until midnight, impacting the airports of Frankfurt,... more
Civil aviationUS duties against Europe have been triggered
10% rates for aircraft production
Today US duties against Europe have been triggered as a penalty for the "Boeing-Airbus" case (see AVIONEWS). According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), Europe is responsible for illegitimate subsidies... more
Civil aviationAlitalia (2): from the Italian fiscal decree the "bridge-loan"
The new economic injection for the rescue of the carrier
It would appear that the fiscal decree of 2020 provides in its latest version, the "bridge loan" intended for the Alitalia air carrier. An unavoidable solution also considering the umpteenth extension... more