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Fair and showsElettronica Group promotes advanced defence solution at "GDA Kuwait"
The event from December 10-13
Again this year Elettronica is a major exhibitor at the "Gulf Defense & Aerospace" in Kuwait. "GDA" is an international exhibition for defense, aerospace, homeland security and safety in a large and growing... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM accelerates its aircraft fleet renewal
And orders an additional 10 A-350/900s for AF
The Air France and Air France-KLM Boards of Directors have reached a decision concerning the replacement of Air France’s A-380s and approved an order of 10 A-350/900 airplanes. With this decision, the G... more
Military aviationPhoto. Burkina Faso orders C-295 airplane
To reinforce its military transport capabilities
Photo. The Ministry of Defence of Burkina Faso has placed a firm order for one C-295 military airlifter.As part of its 2018-2022 Military Acquisition Law, the Burkina Faso Air Force will reinforce its... more
ReportHave the wrecks of the Chilean plane been found?
Tests for confirmation in the next few days
Some debris of the Chilean military plane that disappeared on Monday with 38 people on board would have been found while en route from Punta Arenas airport to a military base in Antarctica (see AVIONEWS).... more
HelicoptersAirbus delivers first H-145 helicopter to Germany ahead of schedule
For the Armed Forces' Search and Rescue service -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H-145 for the German Armed Forces’ (Bundeswehr) Search and Rescue service to the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service S... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: MEF (Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance) gives EUR 150 million
The infringement procedure by the EU has now become certain
The Italian Minister of Economic Development Stefano Patuanelli thanked and liquidated the three extraordinary commissioners who in these two and a half years with little transparency and sporadic news... more
Civil aviationNational strike in France: forecasts for tomorrow
However, hardships and delays are possible
As part of the wave of strikes in progress, given the traffic forecasts established in collaboration with carriers for tomorrow on Thursday December 12 and according to the provisions of the minimum air... more
Civil aviationAircraft and carriers. New EU security list adopted by the Commission
115 airlines are banned from EU skies - ATTACHMENT
The European Commission updated last Monday the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that do not meet international safety standards, and are therefore subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions... more
IndustryCongo Airways signs order for two E-175 airplanes
Deliveries will begin in the last quarter of next year
Brief news. Embraer and Congo Airways have signed a firm order for two E-175 aircraft, with purchase rights for a further two. The deal has a total value of USD 194.4 million at current list prices with... more
PeopleMarkus Haggeney appointed Acting Secretary General of the FAI
Following Susanne Schödel's departure as in the same role
Markus Haggeney, 59, has been appointed Acting Secretary General of the FAI (World Air Sports Federation), following Susanne Schödel's departure as Secretary General. He is taking on his new role... more
ReportChile. C-130 airplane disappeared: complicated searches
The Drake Pass is one of the most difficult marine areas. Engaged aircraft, ships and satellites -VIDEO
The fact of the C-130 aircraft of the Fuerza aérea de Chile becomes more complicated, disappeared last Monday from the radar after taking off from the airport of Punta Arena, in the south of the country,... more
Tilt-rotorsBell Boeing delivers first modified Osprey tiltrotor aircraft
For improved fleet readiness
Upgrade reduces configuration types to streamline maintenance and repairs more
ReportChile: looking for C-130 Air Force aircraft with 38 on board
Ships, planes and satellites: joint international research effort
There are 11 aircraft and 4 ships (two commercial and two of the national Navy, plus airplanes from Chile, Uruguay and Argentina) engaged in a joint international effort, in the search for a C-130 Hercules... more
AirlinesChilean airline orders ten A-321XLR aircraft
To expand its international footprint -DATA SHEET
SKY, a Chilean-based ultra-low-cost carrier, has signed a Purchase Agreement with Airbus for 10 A-321XLRs. The airline will expand its international route network with the new aircraft.The A-321XLR is... more
AirlinesAir Italy signs codeshare agreement
Effective today
Short. Air Italy and Oman Air announce that they have entered into a code-share partnership to offer customers enhanced connectivity between the Sultanate of Oman and seven major destinations in Italy,... more
Civil aviationInternational Civil Aviation Day Statement: tomorrow “75 Years of Connecting the World”
Issued by Council President, and the Organization’s Secretary General
Seven December each year is recognized globally as International Civil Aviation Day (ICAD).This year is however particularly special, as the International Civil Aviation Organization is commemorating the... more
Civil aviationEurostat: air passenger transport in the EU last year
Record number of those carried at more than 1.1 billion in 2018 -ATTACHMENT
Almost 63 million more than in 2017 more
AirportsPlanes. National strike in France: forecasts for tomorrow
However, hardships and delays are possible
As part of the wave of strikes in progress, given the traffic forecasts established in collaboration with carriers for tomorrow on Saturday December 7 and based on the provisions of the minimum air navigation... more
PeopleUnited Airlines announces leadership transition
Oscar Munoz will be replaced by J. Scott Kirby
United Airlines announced today that Oscar Munoz, Chief Executive Officer, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of United Airlines Holdings, Inc. in May 2020. As... more
CargoIATA: cargo peak season off to slow start
Annual demand down 3.5% in October
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased by 3.5% in October 2019, compared... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Strike in France (2): 20% of flights cancelled today in some airports
Scheduled stop also for tomorrow, on Friday December 6
The strike announcements on the French national territory were presented by the trade unions today, on Thursday December 5, 2019. To limit the interruption of air traffic, DGAC (French Civil Aviation Directorate-General)... more
DefenseNATO Summit: cooperation in space and cybersecurity
Moments of tension and crucial questions
The summit in Watford, just outside London, has just ended for the 70th anniversary of NATO with the leaders of the coalition. In the final document for the first time there are also references to military... more
Defense"The Golden Horde" arrives: the new US weapons with artificial intelligence
And the NATO secretary invites to resume the dialogue with Russia
A precision weapon system with artificial intelligence called "Golden Horde" is the new project that American aviation is working on. The goal is to incorporate three technologies: guided precision weapons,... more
Finance and economyAtlantia continues to fall in the stock market
Difficult moment for the company
The stock market continues to fall for Atlantia (-1.04%) again due to fears over motorway concessions. Therefore, Piazza Affari in Italy moves slightly above parity (+ 0.08%).On a page concerning Italian... more
CargoChina: 723 cargo planes for civilian use in 2038
Colossal growth of the industry scheduled for the next 20 years
According to a report released by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China, by 2038 China should own a fleet of 723 civilian aircraft, an increase of almost 3.5 times compared to 2018. According to the... more
Civil aviationFrance paralyzed by protests: planes grounded, emergency hospitals
Demonstrations and strikes for the Macron pension reform
France is blocked by strikes against the pension reform of President Emmanuel Macron. More than 240 demonstrations are active and have caused ground planes, stationary trains, closed schools, hospitals... more
DefenseBulgaria and Greece will protect Macedonia airspace
8 fighter planes arriving in Sofia by 2021
Bulgaria has announced its intention to participate in the mission to protect the airspace of Northern Macedonia, in rotation with Greece. President Rumen Radev announced this, taking part in the NATO... more
AirlinesAlitalia signs code-share agreement with Azul Brazilian Airlines
To/from São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro airports
Alitalia has signed a code-share agreement with Azul Brazilian Airlines, the largest airline in Brazil by number of cities served. As part of this agreement, customers can conveniently connect to Azul’s d... more
IndustryUnited Airlines orders 50 A-321XLR aircraft
For transatlantic route expansion -DATA SHEET
United Airlines orders 50 Airbus A321XLRs for transatlantic route expansion more
Fair and showsLeonardo and Codaltec announce Mou at "Expodefensa 2019"
To develop the Colombian security and defense market
During "Expodefensa" (Corferias Exhibition Center, Bogota, 2-4 December, see AVIONEWS), Leonardo and CODALTEC (Corporacion de alta tecnologia para la defensa) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)... more