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Civil aviationA doctor on the plane will accompany the Pope to Eastern Europe
Francis in Budapest on September 12 for the International Eucharistic Congress
"As always" on board the plane and for the duration of the trip to Budapest and in Slovakia, from September 12 to 15, "there are both a doctor and some nurses; the usual caution will be used towards the... more
Civil aviationScotland: plane carrying German national team makes emergency landing
The KlasJet airline plane had departed from Iceland and headed to Germany
The flight KLJ2703, operated by the Lithuanian company KlasJet, carrying the German national football team, makes an emergency landing in Edinburgh. The plane took off from Reykjavik airport, Iceland,... more
AirlinesEasyJet announces a 1.4 billion euros capital increase
The carrier wants to recover from the drop in traffic caused by the pandemic
EasyJet announces a 1.2 billion pounds (1.4 billion euros) capital increase to recover from the pandemic. At the same time, the low-cost company will activate a new four-year senior secured revolving credit... more
ReportAircraft leaves Kabul airport with Westerners on board, including the US
First authorized historical commercial flight: the airport gradually reopens-VIDEO
A Qatar Airways B-777 airliner marks the gradual reopening to commercial links at Kabul Airport. On board the aircraft that took off today, about 200 Western civilians of various nationalities including... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers: merger of Korean Air-Asiana authorized
Awaiting the green light from foreign authorities including Europe, UK, Australia, China and USA
The Civil Aviation Authorities of Malaysia (CAAM) have authorized the merger between Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. This was reported by the information site "Flightglobal.com". For now, no official confirmation... more
Military aviationRussian Su-30SM aircraft arrived in Belarus
They will be used to create a joint air training center
Sukhoi Su-30SM fighter aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces have arrived in Belarus, where they will contribute to the creation of a joint training center for the air and defense forces of the two... more
AirlinesEmirates increases flights to South Africa and uses the A-380 airplane
With the growth of the demand, the carrier will offer 28 weekly flights
Emirates has announced today that it will be expanding its operations in and out of South Africa, boosting its schedule to 28 weekly flights by October. This is the airline’s largest weekly schedule t... more
ReportHistoric aircraft: precious collaboration between Italian AMI and the "Il Magnete" association
The engines of the aircraft of the large aviation companies of the 1930s will return to turn
The historic Isotta Fraschini Asso 750 engines will be restored (it powered the S.55X of Balbo's Decennial Cruise) and the AS6 mounted on the M72 (Agello's record speed) more
HelicoptersUS Army National Guard receives first of 18 UH-72B helicopters
They will support the critical missions of the terrestrial component of the National Guard
Airbus Helicopters has announced the delivery of the first UH-72B, the latest variant of its Lakota, to the US Army National Guard from its production facility in Columbus, Mississippi. This delivery is... more
ConferencesDsei 2021 will return to London from 14 to 17 September
The Icelus team protagonist of the defense and security fair
Dsei 2021, the Defense and security equipment international fair, will return to London from 14 to 17 September. The biennial exhibition on defense and security will gather government delegates, armed... more
AirlinesO'Leary (Ryanair): via the municipal surcharge for Italian airports
The low-cost also announces 5 new routes from Rome to European destinations
"Italian air traffic will recover strongly this Winter 2021 - said Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary- . We ask the Italian Government to eliminate the municipal surcharge for all Italian airports, which is... more
Civil aviationAirbus: aircraft orders and deliveries in August
The company communicated it in a note
Airbus' commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for the month of August 2021 have been published. August 2021 deliveries: 40 to 25 customers August 2021 orders: 102 2021 deliveries to date: 384 to 70... more
AirlinesMillemiglia Alitalia points cleared in 40 days
New carier Ita will start a new loyalty program
Millemiglia points collected to date approximately by six million customers of the Alitalia's program will be cancelled in 40 days. Why? The complex transition to the new public company. In fact, the closure... more
AerospaceAirbus at "DSEI": space, defence, aircraft and helicopters
The exhibition will take place in London from September 14 to 17
Airbus will showcase its reference range of products and services in the defence, space, secure communications and helicopter segments at the "DSEI exhibition" (Excel, London 14-17 September).Its stand... more
AerospaceChina launches hyperspectral satellite for Earth observation
Today, from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center -VIDEO
China launched a new Earth observation satellite from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center at 11:01 am today Tuesday, September 7, 2021 (Beijing time). To be precise, Gaofen-5 02, a hyperspectral satellite... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. The strikes today in Italy
They are scheduled to last for four hours
The ministry has announced and updated the list of strikes scheduled for today on Tuesday September 7, 2021 in the air transport sector in Italy.They are in detail:07/09/2021 Unica union, staff of the... more
UAS-DronesLibya: drone strike hits boat factory used for illegal migrant journeys
The attack was made by unknown aircraft and caused no casualties
Two unknown drone aircraft hitted an illegal factory that built boats used for illegal migrant journeys across the Mediterranean Sea on Sunday in Sabrata, in the northwest of Libya. This event was reported... more
DefenseChina: Beijing's new air raid into the skies over Taiwan
Fighters and nuclear bombers flew over the island
Beijing's new air raid into the skies over Taiwan. A squadron of the Chinese Air Force made up of 19 aircraft, including fighters and bombers, has entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone. It was... more
AirlinesAirbus’ new Single-Aisle Airspace cabin enters into service with Lufthansa Group
First airline in Europe to feature it
Lufthansa has started operations with its first A-320 Family aircraft –an A-321neo– featuring Airbus’ new Single-Aisle Airspace cabin. In doing so, the airline becomes the first operator in Europe to in... more
AirlinesLakson Group and Air Arabia: jv to launch Pakistan’s new low-cost airline
The carrier serves domestic and international routes
Lakson Group and Air Arabia Group announced yesterday their decision to form of a joint-venture to launch “Fly Jinnah”, Pakistan’s new airline. The proposed JV will see the establishment of a low-cost passe... more
Civil aviationTurkish Aerospace: two contracts for aircraft and parts
To manufacture and supply section 48 Tail feather for MAX-8
Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ) has been awarded two contracts by Spirit AeroSystems. Turkish Aerospace will manufacture and supply Section 48 – Tail Feather for B-737 MAX-8 aircraft and over 400 parts and su... more
Civil aviationGuinea coup: air and land space closed
Colonel Doumbouya announced the deposition of president Alpha Condé on Tv
The Republic of Guinea is in the hands of the military. It was announced on tv by the leader of the coupists, colonel Mamady Doumbouya, commander-in-chief of the Special forces, who dismissed the government... more
Fair and showsRostec will supply four Arctic Mi-8AMTSh-VA helicopters
The units will be delivered in 2022 and 2023
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (U-UAZ) of Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) and the Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences... more
AirlinesOneworld outlines path to net zero emissions by 2050
The target was first announced in September 2020
The oneworld has outlined its path to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, reiterating its commitment to sustainability across the alliance’s 14 member airlines.The initial carbon roadmap illustrates h... more
Civil aviationIata: July passenger traffic boost, but well below pre-Covid levels
Both international and domestic travel demand showed significant momentum
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that both international and domestic travel demand showed significant momentum in July 2021 compared to June, but demand remained far below... more
DefensePlanes, helicopters, missiles and armaments: Belarus will shop in Moscow
This was stated by President Lukashenko
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko mentioned national plans to acquire Russian-made weapons and hardware. According to information released by the head of State... more
IndustryFincantieri: construction of new "Sphere" class ship begins
The unit will be built in the Monfalcone yard
The steel of the first of two LNG cruise ships for Princess Cruises, a brand within Carnival Corporation, took place in San Giorgio di Nogaro (Udine) at Centro Servizi Navali, a company specialized in... more
AerospaceAMI-CRN. Virgin Galactic announced first commercial research mission
Partnership with Italian Air Force marks first one of its kind led by European Country; flight window end of this month
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc, a vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, announced yesterday the manifest for the next rocket-powered test flight of SpaceShipTwo Unity from Spaceport... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS interviews Alfonsi (Ugl): worries for the future of ITA
For the national secretary it is not yet clear how the Government wants to relaunch the sector -VIDEO
Francesco Alfonsi Italian secretary UGL Trasporti union in the interview with AVIONEWS says he is worried about the employees of Alitalia and Air Italy, he asks the government for layoffs to cover the... more
AirlinesAir Astana received the sixth A-321LR airplane
And it resumes route to London from this month
Air Astana’s sixth new A-321LR arrived at Nur- Sultan International Airport directly from the Airbus plant in Hamburg, Germany. The entire A-321LR fleet is leased from Air Lease Corporation, with the f... more
IndustryKazakhstan orders two A-400M airplanes
The Country becomes the ninth operator
The Republic of Kazakhstan has placed an order for two A-400M aircraft and becomes the ninth operator together with Germany, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Turkey, Belgium, Malaysia and Luxembourg.With... more
AerospaceScience and education: new tasks for CIMON
Flying AI assistant to work with astronaut Matthias Maurer aboard the ISS
New tasks for the artificial astronaut assistant CIMON-2: The AI-controlled, flying sphere will take on scientific experiments on board the International Space Station ISS with ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer... more
AirportsAutogrill increases its presence in the Bali Airport
New contract in Indonesia, worth EUR 34m in six years; second one in a few months
Autogrill Group, through its subsidiary HMSHost International, has been awarded a new contract to open another six stores in "I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport" in Bali, Indonesia.The agreement,... more
Government actsEU, Covid. Answer to question on attempts to forge the Digital Green Pass
By Didier Reynders on behalf of European Commission
"EN P-003510/2021 Answer given by Reynders on behalf of the European Commission (31/8/2021)It is important to distinguish between the security of the EU Digital COVID Certificate itself, and the possible... more
CargoAircraft and transport. Iata: strong cargo demand in July
Capacity continues to recover
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released July 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued its strong growth trend.As comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly... more
AirlinesJet2.com orders 36 A-321neo airplanes
It becomes a new Airbus customer -DATA SHEET
Jet2.com has placed an initial order for 36 A-321neos making the airline based in Leeds, United Kingdom, a new Airbus customer and a new A-320neo Family operator. The order reflects carrier’s ambitious f... more
AerospaceEU. Question on concerted European action on fire prevention
By Salvatore De Meo
"Parliamentary questions 17 August 2021 Question for written answer E-003912/2021to the CommissionRule 138Salvatore De Meo (PPE) Subject: Concerted European action on fire preventionIn recent years, severe... more
Government actsEU, Covid. Question on ‘Vaccine blackmail’ meaningless approved treatments capable of treating it
By Sergio Berlato
"Parliamentary questions19 August 2021 Question for written answer E-003925/2021 to the Commission Rule 138Sergio Berlato (ECR) Subject: ‘Vaccine blackmail’ meaningless when there are approved treatments capabl... more
AirportsThe ambitious Bangladeshi project at "Cox's Bazar airport"
Not only the runway lengthening in the future designed by the Bangladeshi government
It will also welcome the A-380s more
Civil aviationJuan Carlos Salazar began his mandate as ICAO Secretary General
He replaced Fang Liu after two terms
Juan Carlos Salazar of Colombia officially assumed last August 1, 2021, the office of ICAO Secretary General, succeeding Fang Liu of China. Secretary General Salazar is a former Director General of Civil A... more
Airports"Inter Airport Europe 2021" in November in Munich
Currently 226 exhibitors from 29 countries have already registered
"Inter Airport Europe" is going ahead with the first major live event for the entire airport industry, providing a much needed opportunity for airports, airlines, air cargo carriers and aviation-support... more
Civil aviationAlessio Quaranta director of the understanding of the skies
Cooperation agreement signed in Tirana between ECAC and ICAO
The first day of the 70th special meeting of Ecac directors general, European Civil Aviation Conference, has been defined as "fruitful". The meeting, held in Tirana in Albania from August 25 to 28, was... more
AccidentsSu-24 bomber plane crashes in Russia
Save the two pilots
A Sukhoi Su-24 supersonic tactical bomber of the Russian Air Force crashed today near Perm, in the far west of European Russia, while it was on a direct transfer flight to a center where it would receive... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand announces 2021 financial results
The data continue to have Covid-19 impacts
Air New Zealand has announced 2021 financial results.SummaryOperating revenue of $2.5 billion, down 48 percent on the prior yearCargo revenue up 71 percent on the prior yearLoss before other significant... more
IndustryBristow and Electra sign MoU for a new hybrid eStol aircraft
Launch customer (first 50 units) of the low-emission model will be Bristow
Bristow Group (headed by Bristow Helicopters), and Electra.aero, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which the two companies will cooperate for technical development,... more
Civil aviationICAO: VDS gains acceptance for global health proof verification
As an affordable and efficient solution to this critical challenge
With countries working to re-establish global travel and trade through aviation, the need to provide internationally verifiable health proofs to travelers has become an urgent global concern.The new ICAO... more
AirlinesVirgin Australia thinks positive and increases number of aircraft in its fleet
It will introduce nine more B-737/800s starting in October to address the post-pandemic recovery
Virgin Australia will introduce nine more Boeing B-737/800 aircraft into its main fleet starting in October this year, in preparation for the expected increase in domestic travel which is expected to go... more
CargoEASA updates deviation on transportation of cargo in passenger compartments
The extended approval validity date up to the end of next July - ATTACHMENT
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has revised its deviation for the transport of cargo in passenger cabins. This third version of the deviation was updated in particular with regards to:the... more
Latest newsAfghanistan. Strong explosions at Kabul airport: victims
Western intelligence had warned of the possibility of terrorist attacks -VIDEO
US Department of Defense press secretary John Kirby confirmed on Twitter "an inaccurate number of victims" caused by the blast at the Abbey Gate of the Kabul's "Hamid Karzai" international airport. According... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS interviewed Antonio Amoroso, Cub Trasporti national secretary
What present and future for ITA? -VIDEO
The national secretary Cub (Confederazione unitaria base) Trasporti, Antonio Amoroso interviewed by AVIONEWS talks about the present and future of ITA (Italia Trasporto aereo), analyzing the various facts... more