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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
AirlinesAircraft. Walsh (Iata): "Carriers will become smaller"
President believes in the competitiveness of the sector
Willie Walsh, number one of Iata (International Air Transport Association), released today, Monday May 24, 2021, a television interview in which he spoke, as was inevitable, of the air transport of the... more
AirlinesITA, agreement between Rome and Brussels is closer
Aircraft fleet and personnel are the two crucial points
The actual agreement does not exist yet, but a minimum of optimism is filtering out on the ITA (Italy air transport) carrier, which is still struggling to take off. The agreement with Brussels has not... more
Civil aviationSE200, the three-winged plane that consumes 70% less
This aircraft has a revolutionary design
Today's planes certainly cannot be the same as those of several decades ago. A clear example of this is the aircraft that was recently developed in the United States: even if by many it is considered a... more
Civil aviationRyanair Flight 4978 (2). The opinion by global pilots
Ifalpa and Eca fully share the concerns expressed by Icao
"The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) and the European Cockpit Association (ECA) fully share the concerns expressed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (... more
AirlinesBelarus hijacks Ryanair plane to arrest opponent
It was bound for Lithuania
It is still controversial after Belarus literally imposed the hijacking of a low-cost carrier Ryanair aircraft that had departed from Athens and headed for Vilnius, Lithuania. The plane in question landed... more
Civil aviation"Airport Show Hybrid+2021" in Dubai (May 24-26)
Three ways to get involved -VIDEO
With a renewed optimism for the recovery of global aviation witnessed by the industry in the beginning of the year, the "Airport Show Hybrid+" with its co-located Airport Security ME, ATC Forum, Global... more
AirportsAutogrill: new agreement in Bali Airport
The Group gains ground abroad through its subsidiary
Autogrill Group, through its subsidiary HMSHost International, annouces that it has won new tender in Indonesia, at the "Ngurah Rai International Airport" in Bali, Indonesia.The contract, which is expected... more
Civil aviationEU Covid Certificate: provisional deal between Parliament and Council
It will be available in either digital or paper format
European Parliament (EP) and Council negotiators reached on Thursday a provisional deal for an EU digital Covid certificate to facilitate free movement in Europe during the pandemic.The certificate will... more
Civil aviationICAO addresses "WEF Ministerial" meeting on Sustainable Aviation Fuels
The declarations by its Secretary General Fang Liu
Speaking yesterday to a "World Economic Forum" (WEF) Ministerial meeting on Sustainable Aviation Fuels, ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu underscored that as a worldwide connector of peoples and businesses,... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. Qatar Airways Group: CEO named as Governing Board Chairman of oneworld
The alliance continued to grow during pandemic period with entry by two new members
The Governing Board of the oneworld Alliance has appointed Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker as Chairman.He succeeds Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce, who had served in the role since September... more
AirportsAirport Industry reconfirms and accelerates net zero CO2 targets
235 airports across Europe committed by 2050
At the second ACI EUROPE Aviation Sustainability Summit yesterday, the airport trade body made a series of announcements reaffirming the commitment of Europe’s airports to climate action and significantly r... more
HelicoptersBell 407 helicopter: 25 years of operation
More than 6 million flight hours -PHOTOS
More than 6 million flight hours and 25 years of operation. The Bell 407 aircraft has played an essential role in critical missions for more than 25 years. The aircraft sets a high-standard for single-engine... more
HelicoptersTwo more H-160 helicopters for the French Navy
They will add to the fleet of four units -DATA SHEET
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has confirmed an option to Airbus Helicopters, Babcock and Safran Helicopter Engines for two more H-160s for the French Navy. These aircraft will join the... more
IndustryFincantieri to build the second Constellation-class frigate for US Navy; delivery in 2026
The order comes only one year after the award for the first vessel
The US Department of Defense announced that the Navy is exercising a approx. 555 million dollars option to have Fincantieri US subsidiary, Marinette Marine (FMM) build the second Constellation-class guided-missile... more
IndustryFincantieri-Comau: together for innovation of production processes with robotics
The companies will manufacture a new and advanced welding robot vehicle for shipyards
Fincantieri and Comau, two Italian industries and world refences in their respective markets, signed a letter of intent to develop prototypes of robotized steel welding solutions and the resulting construction... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: accepting vaccinated passengers global best practice to reopen borders
Recent polling shows strong support for a digital solution
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) applauded the growing number of countries making data and evidence-driven decisions to open their borders to vaccinated travellers. The latest data collected... more
Civil defense"European Rotors" plans debut in 2021 (November 16-18)
It combines the physical trade show with digital content to create a hybrid event
"European Rotors", the new VTOL Show and Safety Conference: the number of registered exhibitors is constantly rising. Furthermore, the in-person event will be augmented by a digital show platform.The event... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. The debut of Play, new Icelandic carrier, is approaching
It will take over from Wow Air
More than two years have passed since the carrier Wow Air decided to cease its operations (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). Iceland wanted to focus on a top-level low-cost company, it is a... more
Civil aviationICAO joins transport leaders in exploring new horizons for post-COVID-19 economies and societies
During the "International Transport Forum's Summit 2021"
While participating in the high-level opening panel discussion at the International Transport Forum’s Summit 2021 event earlier yesterday, ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu responded to questions on whether p... more
Civil aviationICAO-ICC on pandemic public/private cooperation priorities
Both authorities issued new joint statement
Highlighting that efficient vaccine distribution and the sustainable recovery of air transport require extensive and global public-private cooperation, ICAO and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)... more
AirlinesFrankfurt Airport to reopen Northwest Runway
Fraport expects aircraft movements to rise again this Summer
On Tuesday, June 1, the Northwest Runway (07L/25R) at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) will recommence operations. Fraport – the company that operates Frankfurt Airport – has decided to reopen the runway in ant... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: how will the Italian Government take sides in the assembly against Profumo?
The domain of appointments starts from the company
Tomorrow, on Wednesday May 19 could become a historic date for Leonardo. The shareholders' meeting gathers and there are already those who speak of "high noon". Guns aimed at Alessandro Profumo: by now... more
AirportsEuropean Parliament. Question on divestment of Toscana Aeroporti Handling
Call on the Commission to support and protect the workers affected by the employment crisis
By Susanna Ceccardi (ID) more
AirlinesRyanair reports full year loss of EUR 815 million
As traffic falls 81% due to Covid-19 travel restrictions
Ryanair Holdings plc today (17 May) reported a full year loss of €815m (excl. hedge ineffectiveness), compared to a PY profit of €1,002m. Features of FY21 included:FY21 traffic fell 81% from 149m to 27.... more
AerospaceAriane Group: new ESA contracts to advance Prometheus and Phoebus projects
The signature during a virtual on-line ceremony
ESA (European Space Agency) is forging ahead with advanced developments in two flagship space transportation demonstration projects, Prometheus and Phoebus. This will benefit Europe’s new Ariane 6 launcher i... more
AirportsChina cancelled nearly 500 air links for covid
Data was disclosed by local authorities
The coronavirus pandemic has forced to date, therefore in just over a year, the cancellation of almost 500 air connections throughout China. According to what was reported by local authorities, 487 flights... more
AerospaceJapanese billionaire will reach International space station
Yusaku Maezawa has already passed the medical exams
As reported yesterday, Thursday 13 May 2021, by Space Adventures, a Japanese billionaire is ready to reach the International Space Station (ISS). We are talking about Yusaku Maezawa, CEO of Start Today,... more
Finance and economyFincantieri: BoD approves 1Q2021 results
Total backlog at Euro 34.4 billion -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Fincantieri SpA, chaired by Giampiero Massolo, has examined and approved the interim financial information at March 31, 2021.Consolidated Q1 2021 results2021 guidance confirmed:... more
AerospaceSicral-1 re-orbiting operations concluded
After over 20 years of activity in geostationary orbit
The re-orbiting operations of the Sicral-1 military satellite (Italian System for Confidential Communications and Alarms) have been completed, moved to a safe position, the so-called cemetery orbit, to... more
DefenseUnited States F-18 aircraft in the skies of Saudi Arabia
To ensure security and stability in the region
As reported in the last hours by the United States, several F-18 military aircraft have been deployed in the skies of Saudi Arabia to ensure the safety and stability of this Asian region. The goal is to... more
AerospaceThales Alenia and Cira will develop thermal protection system for Space Rider
The reusable space transport vehicle for low Earth orbit
The Italian Aerospace Research Center (CIRA) will develop, test and build the Thermal Protection System and the "Body Flap" control surfaces of Space Rider, the European reusable space transport system... more