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AerospaceJapanese billionaire in space
Crew on board for 12 days trip in which will film everything
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa arrived aboard the International Space Station (Iss) after travelling in a Russian capsule. This also marks Moscow's return to orbital tourism. The Japanese tycoon is... more
AirlinesTransatlantic and European air travel collaps
Restrictions on Omicron variant hit industry recovery
In the last week of November, bookings for transatlantic flights from the United States to Europe dropped 55 percent from the previous week. This is the first clear consequence of the flurry of new travel... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Immaculate Conception
The agency will open again next Thursday December 9
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, reporters and fans of the social media that tomorrow, on December 8, will celebrate the Immaculate Conception day.The publication of the news will start again... more
Civil aviationICAO on Aviation Day: call for efforts to reconnect the world to be accelerated
With global connectivity recovery on course
For the first time since International Civil Aviation Day was established, in 1994, ICAO is commemorating 7 December this year with a special Joint Statement with the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)... more
DefenseFinland towards F-35 military aircraft
Eurofighter, Gripen and Rafale also in competition
Finland's Air Force is facing the task of replacing 64 F-18 C/D aircraft produced by ex-US manufacturer McDonnell Douglas, acquired by Boeing. The government's evaluation team is reportedly looking at... more
Finance and economyNew world record for weapons trade
The Report of the International Peace Research Institute of Stockholm
According to the latest report of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri) in 2020, the sale of armaments marks a new world record. The turnover of the 100 largest arms manufacturers... more
AerospaceESA selects Airbus for exoplanet mission Ariel
EUR 200 million contract, launch in 2029
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a contract with Airbus to build the Atmospheric Remote-sensing Infrared Exoplanet Large-survey (Ariel) mission, the fourth medium-class mission in ESA’s Cosmic V... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. ITA Airways-Etihad: code-share signed
To boost business travel and tourism between two Countries
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and ITA Airways, the national carrier of Italy, have signed a code-share agreement connecting the networks of the two ones. This new commercial... more
HelicoptersBritish military helicopters celebrate 50 years of service
In-flight celebration for a Puma and a Chinook from RAF
Two aircraft of the Royal Air Force (RAF) have recently celebrated their anniversary of service with a spectacular flight in pairs and equipped with a livery painted for this occasion. The two flew over... more
DefenseRussia and India sign military agreement
Contract reached during Putin's visit to New Delhi
Russia and India yesterday signed an agreement on military-technical cooperation. The understanding was reached during the visit of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to New Delhi, where... more
Civil aviationEve and Sydney Seaplanes: initial order of 50 eVTOL aircraft
Partnership announced to bring UAM service to the city
Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions (Eve), an Embraer company, and Sydney Seaplanes, a reference in the transition to sustainable aviation, today announced a partnership that will lay the foundation for new... more
DefenseUAE (2) buy 12 military helicopters
It's the H-225M "Caracal"; acquired services and armaments
The Government of the United Arab Emirates has bought 12 H-225M "Caracal" military helicopters of European production. This purchase is linked to the contract stipulated with Paris, which also includes... more
HelicoptersThe Helicopter Company expands its fleet
With the purchase of 26 aircraft
The Helicopter Company (THC), established by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) as the first and only helicopter services provider licensed to operate commercial flights in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced... more
DefenseUnited Arab Emirates purchase 80 Rafale military aircraft
Deliveries will begin in 2026 and last until 2030
The Government of the United Arab Emirates has purchased 80 Dassault Rafale F4 military aircraft. The contract, signed between Paris and Abu Dhabi, worth more than 16 billion Euros and also includes the... more
ReportCybersecurity: the US focus on the water system
American Water Works Association evaluates the draft and requirements
The US Government is preparing to strengthen the cybersecurity of the water supply system in the United States. The goal is to convince thousands of supply network key companies to upgrade their cyber... more
DefenseThe spectre of Russia-Ukraine war in 2022
Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin will speak in an afternoon video call
According to US administration officials, Russia is will launch a military offensive against Ukraine in early 2022. This is a prediction based on the rumor that in the Summer Moscow doubled the military... more
AirlinesOmicron variant (2): restrictions for travel by aircraft
Tough measures in Germany and Austria; borders closed in Israel, Japan and Morocco
The fear of the Omicron variant spread of the coronavirus has prompted various governments to change the rules for travellers intending to enter certain Countries. Some in the airline industry think this... more
DefenseClash between US and China on the island of Taiwan
A military, economic and trade alliance to counter Beijing
Following China's recent military exercises near the Taiwan Strait and due to the continuous fighter raid over the skies of the island, the US State Department said these ones could be the dress rehearsal... more
AirlinesIata certifies Rossiya international compliance
Finished the audit on Operational Safety Audit (Iosa) standard
The International Air Transport Association (Iata), the world air transport organization, recently conducted an audit of the operational safety of Rossiya Airlines, part of the Aeroflot group, confirming... more
AerospaceTwo more navigation satellites to reach the Galileo constellation
The separation occurred four hours later
Two more Galileo satellites, Europe's global navigation and positioning system, has been launched on 5th December 2021 into orbit aboard a Soyuz rocket from the Guyana Space Centre. The rocket lifted-off... more
AirlinesAircraft industry against test to fly in the UK
New restrictions due to Omicron variant could hit vacations
The Government of London has announced that from tomorrow, Tuesday December 7th, all travellers to the UK, both foreign and resident, will have to show a negative result of an covid-test done before departure.... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Code-share ITA Airways–Klm
By the hub in Fiumicino and Amsterdam
ITA Airways and KLM have signed a new code-share agreement. This will enable passengers to book ITA Airways tickets to KLM's European destinations and KLM customers will be able to book tickets to ITA... more
DefenseCanada says no to Boeing for 88 warplanes
US manufacturer ruled out. Lockheed Martin and Saab still at stake
The Canadian Government has started a modernization program with the aim to replace the aging fleet of aircraft in the world's tenth largest economy. The deal worths about 10.3 billion Euros to provide... more
HelicoptersIndia will reject agreement on Russian helicopters
880 million euro plan to produce Soviet aircraft locally
The government led by Narendra Modi will not go ahead with the project to build Russian helicopters on Indian soil. The pact, worth 880 million Euros, was due to be signed next week during president Vladimir... more
DefenseNew Zealand against killer robot
Decision to prevent uncontrolled spread of weapons across the border
The government of New Zealand announced it would accelerate the international ban on autonomous weapons systems such as killer robots in recent days. A choice that places the country among the most influential... more
AirlinesOmicron variant: restrictions on flights in the USA
Free tests. No quarantine. Air carriers requests accepted in part
The President of the United States Joe Biden has illustrated the new measures to limit the spread of the new variant of the coronavirus Omicron yesterday. Only vaccinated airline passengers will be allowed... more
AerospaceNasa-private agreement for commercial space stations
The contract worth about 367 million Euros
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) entered into a major agreement with three aerospace companies for the development of future commercial space stations. The contract worth approximately... more
Civil aviationRussia certifies new Ka-62 helicopter
It's a low-consumption civil aircraft with fenestron and five blades
Rosaviatsiya, the Russian Federal Agency for Air Transport, has recently issued the type approval certificate for the new civil helicopter Kamov Ka-62 developed by Russian Helicopters, the company controlled... more
AirlinesChina opens to B-737 MAX aircraft
US manufacturer thinks it will be able to return to operations in 2022
After more than two and a half years of stop Civil Aviation Administration of China (Caac) today published a directive that will pave the way for the return to service of US B-737 MAX aircraft in China.... more
AirlinesTravel by aircraft at Christmas between green passes and covid-free corridors
Covid test to travel in Europe, quarantine risk in the UK, exotic destinations for vaccinated people
The worldwide spread of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus suggests caution. After the first restrictions on international air travel imposed by the Italian Government, with the closure of connections... more
DefenseIsrael sell armed drone aircraft to Morocco
A Tel Aviv-based company turns over 19 million euros. Many civilian casualties
Israel and Morocco have recently sealed in Rabat, capital of the North African country, an important agreement of military cooperation, on which some indiscretions are beginning to emerge. First of all,... more
Civil aviationHelicopters runs for future electric aerotaxis
Agreement between US and Canadian company on Eva aircraft
A US helicopter rental company has signed a 12 million dollar contract with a Canadian aircraft operator to pave the way for the use of electric rotary-wing vehicles in the future air cab market. The deal... more
HelicoptersBeijing Police orders AW-189 helicopter
For law enforcement, rescue and fire-fighting missions
Beijing General Aviation Co., Ltd. has placed an order for two AW-189 super-medium twin engine helicopters which will be delivered to Beijing Police as the end user to strengthen its law enforcement, search... more
AerospaceStarlink could bring internet to planes in 2022
Request for satellite connection forwarded to Federal Communications Commission
Confirmed the negotiations between the US aerospace company Starlink of Elon Musk and some airlines that would like to implement on their planes the satellite internet connection service. The company has... more
AirlinesITA Airways firms up order for 28 Airbus aircraft
The MoU announced at the end of last September
ITA Airways, Italy’s new national carrier, has firmed up an order with Airbus for 28 aircraft, including seven A-220s, 11 A-320neos and 10 A-330neos, the latest version of the A-330 widebody airliner. T... more
Civil aviationFincantieri: most sought-after company by students and young professionals in the sector
For the third year in a row in both categories
Fincantieri continues to rank first as "Italy’s Most Attractive Employer" in the Manufacturing, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering sector according to the Universum ranking, the Swedish company that c... more
DefenseEgypt unveils its military drone aircraft at "Edex 2021"
On the sidelines of the event meetings with Sudan and Angola for military cooperation
At the "Egypt Defence Expo", the defence exhibition that ends tomorrow in Cairo, Egypt has presented two new locally produced military drones and one co-produced by the Arab Organization for Industrialization... more
DefenseAirbus ready to sell helicopters integrated with drones
Testing on Mum-T functionality on H-145M will end soon
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus Helicopters is completing testing on operational integration between the H-145M military helicopter with Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). This is an upgrade designed... more
AerospaceEsa and Nasa will launch James Webb telescope into the space
To study the origin of galaxies. Departure not before December 22
The European Space Agency (Esa), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) and the Canadian Space Agency confirm that the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope should take place no earlier... more
AccidentsAzerbaijani military helicopter crash: 14 dead
The disaster occurred during a border police training session
A Russian-made Mil Mi-17 helicopter of the Azerbaijan Border Police crashed yesterday in the Garaheybat air base in the Khizi region. On board of the aircraft, which was carrying out a training flight,... more
DefenseEU. Question on European defence acquisitions
The case of the Franco-German KNDS bid for the purchase of Leonardo’s OTO Melara and Wass
"Parliamentary questions 17 November 2021 Question for written answer E-005152/2021 to the Commission Rule 138Anna Bonfrisco (ID), Marco Campomenosi (ID) Subject: European defence acquisitions: the case o... more
AirlinesOmicron variant hit international flights
Borders closed all over the world; many people stranded abroad
Like many other countries, the US has moved to stop travel to and from South Africa and neighboring countries. Washington's restrictions came into effect yesterday. Some American citizens were able to... more
Civil aviationFirst in-flight 100% SAF emissions study of passenger jet plane shows early promise
The aircraft entirely with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Initial findings from a world-first study of the impact of 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on both engines of a commercial jet have provided promising early results.The "ECLIF3" study, involving Airbus,... more
Finance and economyIsrael authorizes purchase of new military helicopters
A 2.1 billion Euro plan for CH-53Ks
The Israeli Government has approved in these days a 2.1 billion Euro purchase plan for 10-15 Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopters developed by the subsidiary of the US group Lockheed Martin. This... more
AirlinesRyanair: magazines on board despite anti-covid regulations
What do the bodies in charge of guaranteeing safety do?
In some Italian airports, the on-board personnel of the low-cost airline Ryanair seem to be employed in these days in promotional campaigns that include the distribution of flyers and the on-board magazine. This... more
AirportsUS air carriers prepare for Christmas
Passed the Thanksgiving test. The crucial node remains the airports
US air carriers have been engaged for the past couple of weeks in the difficult challenge of managing vacation air travel demand, which affected some 20 million passengers on Thanksgiving Day alone celebrated... more
AirlinesAircraft and safety. Bird-strikes are more and more frequent
According to FAA survey they occur on average 40 times a day
According to a recent survey by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - the federal agency responsible for aviation safety and oversight - bird strikes are becoming increasingly common. Violent... more
AirportsTaliban ask Europe to help control Afghan airports
Request made in a meeting with the aim of improving diplomatic relations
Afghanistan's Taliban government has asked for help from the European Union to keep the country's airports running and safe. The request came during talks in Doha, Qatar, last week-end. The goal of the... more
DefenseFrench defense moves towards modernization
Decisive acceleration imposed by Minister of the Armed Forces Parly
The French defense sector has been strongly shaken by the advent of digital technology. However, in recent years, under the leadership of Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly, there has been greater... more
DefenseRussian military helicopters at "Egypt Defence Expo"
The event will be held in Cairo from November 29 to December 2
At the "Egypt Defence Expo" ("Edex"), which will be held from November 29 to December 2 in Cairo, in Egypt, Russia will show two of its warfare aircraft developed by Russian Helicopters. These are the... more