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AirlinesUS: Delta plane reverses route due to smoke in cabin
The B-717/200 was climbing after takeoff from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Georgia
A Delta Air Lines B-717/200 flight DL876, which took off yesterday at 1:50 pm local time from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Georgia, bound for South Carolina, had to turn around to... more
Civil aviationAirbus to build the communication network for the French air and naval force, stage 3
Contract valued of 480 million euros and a maximum duration of 10 years
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded the contract for the IP Network of the Naval Force (RIFAN) stage 3 to an industrial consortium led by Airbus Defence and Space and also comprising... more
AirlinesFlydubai announced financial results 2024
It carries 15.4 million passengers
Flydubai reported today record-breaking annual results for its financial year ending 31 December 2024.The Dubai-based carrier marks its strongest-ever financial performance in its 15-year history, reporting... more
AerospaceBiomass forest measuring satellite shipped to Kourou
Its launch scheduled in April 2025 and will operate in orbit for five years
Biomass, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Airbus-built satellite, has left in the last days Toulouse for its journey by ship to Kourou, French Guiana, ready for launch.An Earth Explorer satellite is E... more
AccidentsICAO calls on States, aircraft operators to enhance support for crash victims and families
Statement issued today on the occasion of the International Day commemorating them
On the occasion of today’s International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and their Families, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano has issued the following statement:“Recent tragic events in... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports Full-Year (FY) 2024 results
And provided guidance for 2025
Airbus reported consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2024 financial results and provided guidance for 2025.The highlights are:766 commercial aircraft delivered Revenues € 69.2 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 5.4 bill... more
Civil aviationArcher receives FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy
To build a pipeline of pilots in preparation for air taxis services with its Midnight aircraft
Archer Aviation received FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certification to launch its pilot training academy. This certification, referred to as Part 141, is granted to a flight school by the FAA,... more
Fair and showsEdge and Leonardo sign collaboration agreement
During the "Idex 2025" event from February 17 to 21
EDGE and Leonardo have signed a groundbreaking collaboration agreement to further enhance their partnership in developing solutions across six critical domains. The agreement aims to strengthen existing... more
Civil aviationELT Group and Edge Group explore potential establishment of a jv in the UAE
Initial focus on naval systems, with expansion into air, space and land applications
Collaboration to drive advanced electronic warfare (EW) capabilities across multiple domains more
Civil aviationUS Transportation Secretary Duffy: SpaceX Team, "Advisor" to FAA Command Center
Musk's engineers called on to contribute to new air traffic control system
Of course, the current critical moment that the air traffic control system is experiencing, following the tragic mid-air collision between a commercial aircraft and a military helicopter that occurred... more
DefenseELT Group at "IDEX 2025" (February 17-21)
The main technologies showcased at the stand
ELT Group attends the 2025 edition of "IDEX" Exhibition, The International Defence Exhibition and Conference at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre between 17th and 21st February as a confirmation of... more
IndustryEmbraer begins production of Austria’s first C-390 Millennium airplane
This step took place during an official ceremony held at its production facility
Embraer has officially begun the structural assembly of the first C-390 Millennium for Austria. This major step took place during an official ceremony held at the Gavião Peixoto production facility in... more
Civil aviationDOT Secretary Duffy calls Boeing CEO to discuss safety and quality
After the Alaska Airlines B-737 MAX case in 2024, FAA standards controls become more stringent
The new Secretary of the US Department of Transportation, Sean Duffy, has asked Boeing CEO and President Kelly Ortberg to travel to Washington for an urgent meeting to review the company’s efforts to a... more
DefenseMunich conference, between International tensions and perspectives on the future of Kiev
Will US Vice President Vance meet Zelensky this afternoon?
The Munich Security Conference opened its doors today amid rising international tensions, providing a platform to discuss the future of Ukraine and the role of key global players in the current crisis.... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and safety. Seoul launches new rules, and bans e-cigs and power banks
The measure affects overhead bins on board and South Korean airlines
Passengers will still be able to carry them on board, but only in their personal luggage or in seat pockets, in order to ensure immediate access in case of emergency more
Finance and economyEmbraer intends to invest USD 3.5 Billion by 2030
The announcement during a ceremony with authorities
Embraer announced yesterday its plans to invest approximately USD 3.5 billion by 2030 during the ceremony for "Mission 6 of the New Industry Brazil (Nova Indústria Brasil/NIB) - Technologies of interest... more
Civil aviationIcao. GlSS secures major commitments for sustainable air transport development
The three day event drew over 1500 attendees from 108 States
Global aviation leaders secured significant commitments toward sustainable aviation fuel production and enhanced capacity-building mechanisms at the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) fourth... more
AerospaceTAS and Nibe sign a satellite supply contract
For Earth observation constellation project
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with NIBE Space (a subsidiary of NIBE Limited) concerning the supply of a high-resolution optical... more
AirportsAVIONEWS at the ‘Airport Day’ event (4): speech by Salvini (Italian MIT)
“The Ministry of Infrastructure stands by Assaeroporti"
At the conclusion of the “Airport Day” meeting, the Italian Minister of Infrastructure and Transport (Mit), Matteo Salvini, spoke. Asked at the end of the conference about the duties announced by US Pre... more
AirportsAVIONEWS at "Airport Day" (2): speech by the Assaeroporti's President
Borgomeo: "The success of the airport system has reached numbers we did not expect”
A press conference was held this morning on the occasion of “Airport Day”, an Italian event promoted by Assaeroporti, the Association of Italian Airports, which represents 26 airport management companies for... more
IndustryAirbus: to define France's future maritime patrol aircraft
Signed a contract for a risk-assessment study of the programme
The French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l'Armement) has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space as prime contractor, in partnership with Thales, for a risk-assessment study o... more
AirportsEuropean aviation sector’s new decarbonisation roadmap is a reality check for the Commission
To set out a strategy that reflects the role sector plays in economy and global competitiveness
Europe’s aviation sector today called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to set out an Aviation Strategy that reflects the essential role aviation plays in Europe’s economy and global com... more
IndustryEmbraer celebrated 10 years of the first flight of the KC-390 Millennium aircraft
Lasted one hour and 25 minutes - VIDEO and PHOTO GALLERY
Embraer celebrated yesterday 10 years of the first flight of the KC-390 Millennium, the next-generation multi-mission tactical transport aircraft. The maiden flight, which took place in Gavião Peixoto... more
Civil aviationConflict zones in the Middle East: EASA updates on information
Bulletins replaced by information on remaining risks in the airspace of Israel, Iran, Southern Red Sea
Czib on Lebanon remains until next March more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport to regularly use walk through scanners for passengers
Federal Police approves it following a roughly one-year test phase at T1
Frankfurt is one of the world’s first airports to regularly employ walkthrough scanners for passenger security checks. Following a roughly one-year test phase at Concourse A in Terminal 1, the German F... more
AirlinesKenya Airways achieves EASA Part-145 certication
The airline and Air India enter code-share partnership
Kenya Airways Aircraft Maintenance Organization (AMO) announced its attainment of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part-145 Certification. This milestone signifies a significant leap for... more
AccidentsPlane-helicopter collision (3): all black boxes recovered
The NTSB will provide the preliminary report within 30 days
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held yesterday a press conference with the media regarding the investigation into the tragic collision between the Bombardier CRJ-700 airplane and the Sikorsky... more
Civil aviationCollision in flight plane-helicopter. Nbaa (2): Chris Rocheleau as FAA acting administrator
The Association welcomes his selection by Trump at a critical time after the tragedy
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the announcement, made yesterday by President Donald Trump, that Chris Rocheleau has been appointed acting administrator of the Federal Aviation... more
AccidentsPlane-helicopter collision. NBAA: statement about tragic event over the Potomac river
Bolen: "First responders who worked through the night in high winds and ice to support the rescue effort"
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) president and CEO Ed Bolen issued yesterday the following statement regarding the Jan. 29 midair collision between American Eagle flight 5342 and an Army... more
AerospaceSpainSat NG-I satellite launched
On a Falcon 9 rocket
The first of the two Airbus-built new generation SpainSat satellites, SpainSat NG-I, has been successfully launched on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, in the US. Operated by Hisdesat for the Spanish... more
AccidentsAirplane-helicopter collision (2). AA CEO statement on flight 5342
US authorities FAA and NTSB will investigate on accident - VIDEO
American Eagle flight 5342 on a CRJ-700 aircraft operated by Psa Airlines, en route from Wichita, Kansas to Washington Dc was involved in a mid-air collision last night. "On board the aircraft there were... more
Civil aviationSean Duffy sworn in as secretary of US DoT
He signed his first memorandum
Sean Duffy was officially sworn yesterday in as the 20th Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). Upon arrival at USDOT headquarters, his first act was signing a memorandum... more
AerospaceCOSMO-SkyMed confirmed to support Copernicus
Signed contract worth about € 5 million
At the ongoing European Space Conference in Brussels (January 28-29), e-GEOS (Telespazio 80% and ASI 20%) and the European Space Agency (ESA) announced the signing of a contract worth approximately €5 m... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space to develop the payload for the third satellite of the Copernicus mission
Signed an amendment to its CO2M contract, worth 88 million euros
Thales Alenia Space, a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo(33%), has signed an amendment to its CO2M contract, worth 88 million euros, with the space segment prime contractor OHB System. This... more
Fair and showsElt Group signs MoU with Sami-Aec
Reaffirming its role as a strategic partner in Saudi industry
As part of the Italy-Saudi Arabia institutional round table, in the presence of the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni and the Saudi Minister of Investment HE Khalid A. Al Falih, ELT... more
Civil aviationUS territories security: Trump's first measures to defend borders
Increased ground troops and more helicopters at US southern border
Acting US Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses released a statement on the Department of Defense's (DoD) actions in response to President Trump 's executive order on border security. The statement reads:... more
AccidentsTaiwan: Ching-kuo dies after being sucked into F-CK-1 fighter jet engine
A female sergeant major was killed while inspecting the aircraft after landing
A tragic accident rocked Ching Chuan Kang Air Base in Taichung, Taiwan, on January 21, when a Taiwanese Air Force officer died after being sucked into the engine of an F-CK-1 Ching-kuo fighter jet developed... more
IndustrySchiebel: new Rpas contract with European Emsa
For four years: two fixed with an option for additional ones
Schiebel has been awarded another multi-year service contract for the CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). The contract is for service provision with... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: Trump revises FAA hiring criteria
Stop the policy that favored "Diversity, equity, and inclusion"; priority for "Safety and efficiency"
One of the first measures implemented by the new American President Donald J Trump was to get his hands on the hiring criteria within the Faa, Federal Aviation Administration, or the agency of the US Department... more
AerospaceThe start of production first quantum key distribution system from geostationary orbit
Thales Alenia Space and Hispasat will make it in the context of the QKD-GEO mission
Civil project most advanced in the world in this sector, with a budget of EUR 103,5 million more
AirportsHouston reopens its three airports to aircraft and traffic
The storm that caused the cancellation of hundreds of flights has passed, only in the Texas circuit
"George Bush" International Airport, "William P. Hobby" Airport and "Ellington Airport", all part of the Houston, Texas airport circuit, have reopened this morning. They were closed to air traffic all... more
Civil aviationIATA: inaugural "World Data Symposium" in Dublin, Ireland
The event will take place in February hosted by Aer Lingus
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will launch the inaugural IATA "World Data Symposium" (WDS) in Dublin, Ireland on 26-27 February.Hosted by Aer Lingus and held under the theme of “Digital ski... more
Fair and showsEve Air Mobility and JetSetGo to explore Urban ATM implementation in India
The announcement today during an event
Eve Air Mobility and JetSetGo, a private aircraft charter and fractional ownership company, headquartered in New Delhi, India, have entered into an agreement to explore and advance the use of Vector, Eve’s c... more
DefenseJv Rheinmetall-Leonardo receives German Antitrust approval
The nascent Lrmv, 50/50 jointly owned, will develop new vehicles for the Italian Army
Yesterday, Monday 20 January, the German Federal Antitrust Authority (Bundeskartellamt) approved a joint-venture between Rheinmetall Ag, a German company from Düsseldorf, and the Italian Leonardo SpA.... more
DefenseAdmiral Cavo Dragone takes over from Admiral Bauer as Chair of the NATO Military Committee
In his inaugural address he added that, “Alone, we may go faster, but together, we can go further" - PHOTO
Today, 17 January 2025, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone assumed the role of Chair of the NATO Military Committee, officially receiving the gavel from his predecessor, Admiral Rob Bauer, during a special... more
Civil aviationTelespazio Iberica and Leonardo: contract to counter forest fire on Canary Islands
By the Falco Evo, remotely piloted aircraft
Telespazio Ibérica, a reference company in geo-information in Spain, and the industrial group Leonardo, a global player in Aerospace, Defense and Security (AD&S), will work together to protect the Canary... more
AccidentsSpaceX: 7th Starship launch fails; booster recovered
FAA brief suspension of air traffic due to risk of debris falling to Earth - 2 VIDEOS
The 7th launch "served as a reminder that developmental tests, by definition, are unpredictable", reported the press release issued yesterday by SpaceX after the failure of the venture. Starship had successfully... more
HelicoptersTwo new H-225M helicopters delivered to French DGA
They are the first of eight aircraft ordered in 2021
Airbus Helicopters has delivered two H-225M helicopters to the French Armament General Directorate (DGA). These units are the first of eight aircraft ordered in 2021. They will be operated by the French... more
Civil aviationEASA signs agreement with military defence group OCCAR
To enhance European aviation safety
The Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Florian Guillermet, and the Executive Administration Director of the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (Organisation... more
AerospaceBlue Origin's New Glenn reaches orbit during NG-1 mission
The program has several vehicles in production and multiple years of orders
New Glenn safely reached its intended orbit during today's NG-1 mission, accomplishing its primary objective.New Glenn’s seven BE-4 engines ignited on January 16, 2025, at 2:03 am EST (0703 UTC) from L... more