AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
100,732 news found
Civil aviationAirbus establishes Zero-Emission Development Centres in Germany and France
In its sites in Bremen and Nantes
Airbus has decided to concentrate its efforts for metallic hydrogen tanks in a complementary setup by creating Zero-Emission Development Centres (ZEDC) at its sites in Bremen (Germany) and in Nantes (France).... more
AerospaceBlue Origin mission, $ 28 million after first flight auction
An unknown person won last seat
A passenger seat that could not fail to cost a significant amount. The mission that will have as main protagonist Jeff Bezos, founder and number one of the e-commerce portal Amazon, one of the richest... more
IndustryFincantieri and Msc start of construction of "Explora I"
Worth a total of over 2 billion euros
The first steel of “Explora I”, the first of four new-concept luxury cruise ships that Fincantieri is building for Explora Journeys, the new luxury brand of the cruises division of MSC Group, was cut yes... more
AirlinesLufthansa's proposal for an alliance with ITA
Three main requests from the German carrier
There are basically three pivots in the proposal of the air carrier Lufthansa for a successful partnership with Ita (Italy air transport). The two companies have often been associated in the same news... more
HelicoptersFirst TH-73A training helicopter delivered to US Navy
During a ceremony in Philadelphia campus
At a ceremony on its Philadelphia campus and under the backdrop of the Stars and Stripes, Leonardo officially delivered the first TH-73A training helicopter to the US Navy earlier today. The ceremony was... more
DefenseFincantieri to support Daewoo in the design of the new Korean aircraft carriers
Contract signed during "Madex 2021"
During "Madex" (International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition) 2021, one of the main naval exhibitions in the Asia Pacific area, Fincantieri has signed a contract with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine... more
DefenseFincantieri will provide eight vessels to Indonesia
The Group has been awarded the program for the Navy of the Asian Country
Fincantieri, one of the most important shipbuilding groups in the world, and the Ministry of Defense of Indonesia, have signed a contract for the supply of 6 Fremm class frigates, the modernization and... more
Civil aviationBoeing renegotiates contract for Air Force One supply
There will probably be a one year delay
Boeing contacted US Government directly for a new negotiation of the contract relating to the two presidential planes, Air Force One and Air Force Two (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). The... more
Civil aviationIATA. April travel demand a tale of two markets
Domestic recovery and international stagnation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that domestic travel demand improved in April 2021 compared to the prior month, although it remained well below pre-pandemic levels, while recovery... more
AerospaceNamibian ambitions in the aerospace sector
First program dedicated to the sector is official
Without wanting to disrespect anyone, there are some countries in the world that do not immediately suggest a close link with the aerospace sector. An example is that of Namibia. We don't often talk about... more
CargoIATA. Cargo up 12% in April compared to pre-Covid levels
The strong performance was led by North American carriers
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released April 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand continued to outperform pre-COVID levels (April 2019) with demand... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters strengthens its MRO capabilities
With the acquisition of ZF Luftfahrttechnik
Airbus Helicopters and ZF Friedrichshafen AG have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of ZF Luftfahrttechnik GmbH by Airbus Helicopters as part of its strategy to strengthen its Maintenance,... more
Civil aviationEuropean Parliament. Question on Sicily's costly flights
By Annalisa Tardino
"Parliamentary questions3 June 2021Priority question for written answer P-002969/2021 to the Commission Rule 138Annalisa Tardino (ID) Subject: Sicily’s costly flightsThe structural problem of expensive fl... more
HelicoptersEve and Helisul announce initial order of up to 50 eVTOL aircraft
A partnership to develop UAM products and services in Brazil
Eve Urban Air Mobility and Helisul Aviation, one of the largest helicopter operators in Latin America, announced a partnership that will focus on creating an ecosystem-wide approach to prepare for Urban... more
Civil aviationFirst rescue helicopter flies on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Operated by a German non-profit organization
A rescue helicopter has flown on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for the first time, achieving a new milestone in international aviation. Operated by the German non-profit organization ADAC Luftrettung,... more
IndustryFincantieri: triple event for Qatar
In Muggiano, La Spezia and in Riva Trigoso
The technical launch of the patrol vessel (OPV – Offshore Patrol Vessel) “Sheraouh”, second of the OPV class ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition progra... more
AerospaceRoscosmos-Nasa, is cooperation closer?
Russia has opened up to a fruitful partnership
United States and Russia are used to looking at each other with suspicion, even if there seems to be some less perplexity regarding the aerospace sector. In the last few hours, the number one of the Russian... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines wants to focus on supersonic aircraft
A new "youth" for the Concorde?
Flying in “friendly” skies: the commercial slogan that has been used for years by the American carrier United Airlines must not deceive. The company will focus a lot on friendship, but Chicago's ambitions are... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Bell H-1 aircraft surpass 400,000 flight hours
AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom provide edge in military aviation
The H-1 mixed fleet of AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom attack and utility helicopters have accumulated more than 400,000 joint-flight hours. Designed by Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, as the dedicated... more
AirlinesBoeing and Alaska Airlines partner to make flying more sustainable
EcoDemonstrator B-737/9 airplane will test advanced technologies to cut emissions and reduce noise
Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced yesterday they are partnering on the latest Boeing ecoDemonstrator program and will flight test about 20 technologies on a new 737-9 to enhance the safety and sustainability... more
AirportsParis airports employees ready to strike in July
Unions ask for five days of demonstration
French trade unions are very angry in relation to air transport: the request of the local unions is that of a five-day strike in the course of next July, as part of the negotiations concerning the country's... more
Civil aviationAirbus expands India COVID-19 relief
It delivers more oxygen plants, ventilators, mobile ICUs
Airbus has doubled down on its response to the COVID-19 crisis in India, delivering more than 36 tonnes of additional medical equipment to the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) and deploying humanitarian... more
Airlines"Single European Sky". Council agrees its position on Air Traffic Management reform
This agreement allows the presidency to launch talks with the EP on the final text
The Council today agreed its position (‘general approach’) on the reform of the "Single European Sky". The aim of the reform is to improve European airspace management and the air navigation services sys... more
IndustryFincantieri completed the acquisition of Inso
Through its subsidiary
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary Fincantieri Infrastructure, completed the acquisition of the main company branch of INSO –Sistemi per le Infrastrutture Sociali SpA, including the subsidiary SOF, p... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS celebrates the Italian Republic Day tomorrow
The agency will reopen regularly on Thursday 3 June
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that tomorrow, on Wednesday June 2nd, it will be closed on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Italian Republic.News broadcasting... more
AirlinesPošta Slovenije, first test flight for delivery drone
The goal is to reach more remote areas of the country
Pošta Slovenije, state-owned company responsible for the postal service in Slovenia, has completed the first test flight with a drone for the delivery of its competence. The project also involved another... more
AerospaceNew Zealand, cooperation agreement with NASA
In view of future missions to the Moon and Mars
New Zealand has decided to join an international space cooperation agreement with the American agency NASA: the goal is to improve and make more useful the peaceful exploration and the activities that... more
Civil aviationEve announces Halo as launch partner in the Urban Air Mobility market
With an order for 200 eVTOL aircraft
Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions, Inc. (Eve) and Halo today announced a partnership focused on developing Urban Air Mobility (UAM) products and services in the United States and the United Kingdom. This... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo acquires another B-777F aircraft
Its delivery before the end of this year
Another brand-new B-777F aircraft is being added to Lufthansa Cargo's freighter fleet. Delivery of the airplane is expected before the end of this year. A total of fifteen full-freighters will then be i... more
AirportsAci Europe: airports send stark warning over potential Summer chaos
Due to Covid-19 checks
ACI EUROPE warned yesterday about the risk of travellers having to spend hours at Europe’s airports over the summer due to COVID-19 checks. With the on-going and expected further easing of travel restrictions bo... more
Civil aviationICAO: aviation sustainability potentials highlighted at Wef event
Next session of the UN Agency Assembly in 2022
ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu joined the Right Honourable J. Adair Turner, Chairperson of the United Kingdom’s Energy Transitions Commission, in co-chairing this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) ‘Sha... more
Civil aviationBoc Aviation announces new head of aircraft sales
With effect from today
BOC Aviation Limited announces the appointment of Remi Le Meur as Head of Aircraft Sales, with effect from today on June 1st, 2021. He replaces Andrew Taylor, who will remain with the Company until his... more
AerospaceChinese space station, first astronauts will remain in orbit three months
These three engineers are completing their training
The magic and perfect number: 3 often suggests these two adjectives, perhaps the same ones that China has relied on for its space station. In fact, three astronauts will "stay" shortly on this platform... more
Civil aviationIcao: implementation of passenger data exchange standards crucial
To counter terrorism and prevention of serious crime
At the ICAO/Interpol Passenger Data Exchange Forum, held virtually from 27-28 May in conjunction with this year’s ICAO TRIP Symposium, ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu highlighted the vital importance o... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport: tomorrow T2 reopening
48 airlines ready to start at this Terminal
Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal 2 will open it’s doors again on Tuesday, June 1. Terminal 2 parking facilities and the Sky Line and bus transfer connections to Terminal 1 will also be providing regular ser... more
Civil aviationICAO Council to pursue fact finding investigation into Ryanair FR4978
The Authority expressed its strong concern
The ICAO Council expressed its strong concern yesterday at the apparent forced diversion of Ryanair Flight FR4978, a commercial passenger aircraft flying in Belarus airspace on Sunday, 23 May 2021. At... more
AerospaceSamantha Cristoforetti first European woman to command Iss
Third in the world in orbit with Space Station
There is always a first time in all things and the one that concerned today, Friday 28 May 2021, astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti fills Italian country with pride. Cristoforetti will in fact be the first... more
AirportsSpain, covid passport will debut on June 7
It will be essential to revive tourism and air transport
Just under two weeks: very little is missing from the official debut of the so-called "covid passport" in Spain, a fundamental document for reactivating national and international tourist flows, primarily... more
Civil aviationIata. Digitalization needed for smooth restart
The certificates in this format have several advantages
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned of potential airport chaos unless governments move quickly to adopt digital processes to manage travel health credentials (COVID-19 testing and... more
AirlinesIATA: optimism when borders reopen
Forecast highlights and short term restart
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Tourism Economics released a long-term view for post-COVID-19 passenger demand recovery which demonstrates that people remain eager to travel in the... more
IndustryFincantieri and Faist give birth to the Power4Future jv
The new company will produce lithium batteries
Fincantieri SI, a company of Fincantieri reference in the integration of electric propulsion systems and complex electromechanical systems in the marine (cold ironing) and land segment, and Faist Electronics,... more
Civil aviationAirbus provides suppliers with an update on production plans
Consistent with its market outlook and recovery plan
Airbus continues to expect the commercial aircraft market to recover to pre-COVID levels between 2023 and 2025, led by the single-aisle segment. The Company is therefore providing suppliers with an update... more
AirlinesCargo. Strategic agreement between Budapest and Shanghai airports
This kind of transport will be further enhanced
What do Hungary and China have in common? Those who think that there is very little to unite the two Nations are very wrong, as confirmed by the agreement signed in the last few hours by a Hungarian airport... more
AirlinesIberia Maintenance returns into service 29 aircraft for its Group
They are all narrow body airplanes -VIDEO
This month of June, Iberia resumes flights to several summer destinations in Italy, Croatia, Portugal and USA. That’s why Iberia Maintenance is working intensively to overhaul a total of 46 IAG Group a... more
AirlinesChina will ban plastic and packaging in civil aviation
Measures are part of a broader national plan
China is aiming decisively at an increasingly "green" air transport. As the media of the Asian nation has learned in the last few hours, Beijing is about to ban the use of disposable plastic bags, plastic... more
AirportsEelde Airport reports of noise pollution soaring
Over 50% of them originated from two people
The situation that is closely affecting a Dutch airport is very peculiar and bizarre. We are talking about the Groningen-Eelde airport, which is equipped with a terminal, a control tower and two runways... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Star Legend" delivered in Palermo
It is the second of three ships of the Star Plus Initiative Program
Star Legend”, the second ship of the extension and modernization Star Plus Initiative project of Windstar Cruises, one of the main operators in the field of high-end small ship cruises, was delivered a... more
IndustryAirbus delivers the 100th A-400M airplane, the tenth for the Spanish Air Force
The milestone aircraft includes all new certified capabilities
Airbus has reached 100 A-400M deliveries with MSN111, the tenth model for the Spanish Air Force. The aircraft performed its ferry flight on 24th May from Seville to Zaragoza, where the Spanish A-400M fleet... more
Civil aviationEASA: results of study on citizens' acceptance of Urban Air Mobility
The Agency will use it to impact assessment and regulatory proposal in Europe in 2022 -ATTACHMENT and VIDEO
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published results of the first study conducted in the European Union on Urban Air Mobility (UAM), showing that the majority of those questioned broadly... more
AirportsAutogrill Group: results for the four months 2021
New openings at airports in North America
The Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA, which convened today, reviewed and approved the consolidated revenue performance for the four months ended 30 April 2021.30 April 2021 results YTDRevenue: €530.7m (... more