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Civil aviationRussian UAC renews its management: Bocharov new deputy executive director
Will he solve the problem of delays in civil aircraft programs, including the Yakovlev MC-21 and SJ-100?
Former Deputy Trade Minister joins leading Russian aerospace industry more
Civil aviationFAA certifies H-125 IFR capability
Pawing the way for first deliveries in 2025
The H-125‘s single pilot Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) capability has been certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for first deliveries in 2025 from Airbus Helicopters’ ass... more
AerospaceMoon: Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander successfully landed
A suite of NASA science instruments will operate for 14 Earth days (1 lunar day)
Carrying a suite of NASA science and technology instruments, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost 1 mission (designated Ghost Riders in the Sky) made a soft landing on the Moon at 3:34 am EST yesterday, March 2... more
CargoFAA speeds up hiring process for air traffic controllers
Duffy announces pay hikes and incentives; Musk 'Recalls' retired radar men
In an ambitious effort to address the country’s dire air traffic controller shortage, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has re-announced a series of initiatives to accelerate the “top talent” of the F... more
Civil aviationATSB releases Rottnest Island floatplane accident preliminary report
Occurred to a Cessna Caravan aircraft in January 7, 2025 in Australia - VIDEO and ATTACHMENT
Pilot assessment of sea and weather conditions, operator risk controls, and assessment and approval for floatplane operations are among a range of factors the ATSB will consider as it continues its investigation... more
AirportsNBAA (2) welcomes DOT Secretary's plan to increase number of Air Traffic Controllers
He said the FAA will lead an effort to “supercharge” the certification and their hiring and to reduce its shortage
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy’s plan, announced yesterday, to increase the number of air traffic controllers (ATC) t... more
AirportsNBAA: to bolster Air Traffic Control workforce in USA
Association welcomes bipartisan Senate bill
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed yesterday a new Senate bill that aims to increase the number of certified air traffic controllers and improve aviation safety.The Air Traffic... more
Civil aviationArena invests in cleaner and greener Australian skies
With up to 10.4 million in funding for two projects
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is supporting cleaner Australian skies, with up to $10.4 million in funding for two projects from its Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Funding Initiative.The... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: passenger demand growth accelerates last month
Regional breakdown: international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was... more
CargoIATA: air cargo demand +3.2 in January
Several factors in the operating environment should be noted
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2025 global air cargo markets showing:Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 3.2% compared to January... more
AirportsAirports: China speeds up customs checks for particularly important goods
The measure aims to boost the development of international air transport and trade
"Green channels" and sixteen measures aimed at improving efficiency in cargo management, passenger treatment, public services, reducing logistics costs and increasing the capacity of key ports more
Civil aviationEmbraer: results 4Q2024 and FY2024
The industry delivered 75 jets in the 4th quarter
EMBRAER unveils results 4Q2024 and FY2024.The highlights: Guidance for 2025: Commercial Aviation deliveries between 77 and 85 aircraft, and Executive Aviation deliveries between 145 and 155 aircraft.... more
DefenseELT Group joins forces to deliver cutting-edge EW systems for European Navies
In a major development for the defense industry
Rohde & Schwarz and ELT Group signed a contract to provide EW systems for the German Navy’s F124 project and the Polish Navy’s new Miecznick class multirole frigates.This collaboration is founded on ELT... more
DefenseTajani meets with NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe
Analyzed the main challenges for Euro-Atlantic security
At the centre of the conversation was the centrality of the relationship with the United States for Italian foreign policy and the growing relevance of the European pillar of NATO for the defence of the Old Continent more
AirportsCID (2), a first step but bolder plan needed to defend European aviation
Sent a letter to von der Leyen on proposals for efforts to make the transition to net zero carbon a reality
Europe’s aviation sector welcomes the Clean Industrial Deal (CID) as a positive first step towards balancing industrial decarbonisation and economic competitiveness, but reiterates its call on the European C... more
Civil aviationIATA: Safety Report 2024 published
Although not reaching the performance of 2023, overall performance is excellent - ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2024 annual safety report. The industry recorded another year of strong overall safety performance, including improvements over the five-year... more
Civil aviationA Clean Industrial Deal (CID) for decarbonisation in the EU
It focuses mainly on two closely linked sectors
The European Commission presents today the Clean Industrial Deal (CID), a bold business plan to support the competitiveness and resilience of our industry. The Deal will accelerate decarbonisation, while... more
AccidentsSudan Air Force Antonov plane crashes into residential area
The total victims would be 46 according to unspecified sources of the regional government - VIDEO
Yesterday evening, a Sudanese Air Force aircraft identified without further details as an Antonov, crashed in the outskirts of Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. The victims among the military on board and... more
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
AirlinesFirm order for 15 E-190E2 aircraft from ANA Group (2)
Deliveries to commence in 2028; options for extra five units
ANA Holdings Inc., has ordered 15 E-190E2s aircraft from Embraer with options for an additional five planes. The selection of this model is part of ANA’s fleet renewal plan. Deliveries are expected to c... more
AirlinesANA Holdings expands fleet with decision to place orders for 77 aircraft
68 confirmed ones and 9 options for small and medium size airplanes
ANA Holdings, Inc. today announced the decision to order 77 aircraft at the board of directors meeting.In anticipation of future growth in passenger demand, including strong inbound demand, ANAHD has decided... more
AirlinesITA Airways: code-share flights with Lufthansa Group Airlines
The carrier announced the launch of ticket sales
ITA Airways, the Italian reference carrier, announces the launch of ticket sales for code-share flights with five airlines from the Lufthansa Group (Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines,... more
AerospaceNASA entrusts Musk's SpaceX with launching new telescope for planetary defense
It will detect difficult-to-detect near-Earth objects that could impact Earth
NASA has chosen SpaceX to launch an innovative telescope to monitor potentially dangerous asteroids and comets. As part of the Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch... 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
AerospaceMpge engine: first bi-propellant firing tests
It is entirely designed, manufactured, assembled, and tested in Italy
The MPGE, Multi Purpose Green Engine, is an environmentally friendly engine that uses hydrogen peroxide and kerosene as propellants. It is entirely designed, manufactured, assembled, and tested in Italy.The... more
AirlinesIn-flight emergency: landing at Fiumicino due to bomb scare
For an American Airlines plane
An American Airlines plane, departing from New York bound for New Delhi, made an emergency landing at Fiumicino Airport at 5:22pm. The landing was made necessary due to a bomb scare, following which the... more
AirlinesAir India and Lufthansa Group expand code-share partnership
Close to 60 routes operated by the four airlines across 12 Indian and 26 European cities
Air India and Lufthansa Group have agreed to build on their longstanding code-share partnership, which sees the Indian carrier enter into a new code-share agreement with Austrian Airlines, as well as expand... more
AirlinesAir Greenland expands its Atlantic fleet with an A-320neo aircraft
Scheduled to join the 2027 Summer schedule
Air Greenland has signed an agreement with company Carlyle to lease an A-320neo aircraft, which is scheduled to join the 2027 Summer schedule. The agreement runs for six years with an option to extend... more
Finance and economyP&W awarded F119 engine contract for USAF's F-22 aircraft fleet
A three year agreement valued up to USD 1,5 bn
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, secured a three-year contract valued up to $1.5 billion to sustain F119 engines, which power the US Air Force's F-22 fighter jets. The agreement will improve readiness... more
Civil aviationBoeing appoints Jeff Shockey to lead Government Operations, Global Public Policy & Corporate Strategy
Effective from next Monday, he will report to President and CEO
Boeing announced yesterday Jeff Shockey as the company's new executive vice president of Government Operations, Global Public Policy & Corporate Strategy, effective Feb. 24.He will lead industry's global... more
Civil aviationA-321XLR plane with P&W engine receives EASA type certification
The first model completed its maiden flight in June 2022
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued the Type Certificate for the A-321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. This follows the certification of the CFM LEAP-1A powered it in... more
AerospaceBoD of Leonardo approved the preliminary results 2024
Update on the Industrial Plan will be presented on March 11
The Board of Directors of Leonardo reviewed yesterday the preliminary results for the year ended December 2024.Results above or in line with 2024 GuidanceNew Orders increased to €20.9 billion (+12.2% c... more
HelicoptersJapan orders 17 CH-47JA Block II Chinook helicopters
The aircraft will be co-produced by Boeing and KHI - DATA SHEET
The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has ordered 17 CH-47 Block II Chinooks Extended Range to modernize its fleet, replacing some of its CH-47 JAs. The aircraft will be co-produced by Boeing and Kawasaki... more
IndustryTrump threatens to cancel Boeing deal for new Air Force One
The two VC-25B aircraft based on the B-747/8I were scheduled to be operational in 2024
US President Donald Trump said at an event in Miami that he plans to terminate Boeing's contract to build the next Air Force One if the company fails to meet delivery deadlines. Trump said in a tone that... more
AirportsDnata: Airport Handling launches operations at Rome-Fiumicino Airport
AH’s over € 20 million investment includes advanced electric vehicles
Airport Handling, part of leading global air and travel services provider dnata, has successfully launched operations at Rome-Fiumicino Airport. The company will support the safe and smooth operations... 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
Civil aviationPhenom 300 series named "world’s best-selling, most delivered, light jet" aircraft
Numbers were released during a press conference in Washington
Embraer’s Phenom 300 series is once again the world's best-selling, most delivered light jet for the 13th consecutive year, according to data released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (G... 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
AccidentsSpain, multimodal investigation authority (2), air, maritime and rail Transport segments
A single authority adopted also by the Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and Hungary
Finally, the law in question regulates cases in which a warship and a civilian ship or a military helicopter and a civilian airplane are involved in the same accident (as in the case, for example, of the... more
AirlinesAircraft. Istanbul: heavy snowfall affects air traffic
Flights cancelled until February 21. Those at Sabiha Gökçen Airport are also at risk
Turkish alone has cancelled over 150 flights today; Pegasus, SunExpress and AJet operating at Istanbul's second airport are also likely to cancel further flights more
Civil aviationJet Systems and Volocopter to partner in eVTOL operations in France
This agreement covers the initial delivery of two VoloCity aircraft after it is certified by EASA
Volocopter and Jet Systems Hélicoptères Services announced that they had signed an agreement to bring electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft services to France.This long-term agreement c... more
DiscussionsTransport sector accidents: multimodal investigation authority established in Spain
Reference model, and an opportunity to reflect on the Italian situation
Spain has also decided to establish a multimodal investigation authority to investigate, for prevention purposes, accidents and incidents in the transport sector, abandoning the previous system based on... more
Civil aviationPilatus aircraft: 2024 a positive year despite challenges
Signed a contract for 19 PC-21s and simulators with the Royal Canadian Air Force
2024 was a very successful year for Pilatus. Despite ongoing challenges, it was able to hand over 153 aircraft to its customers thanks to continued high demand. With total sales of 1.633 billion Swiss... 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
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines staff reductions (2): message by its CEO Jordan
Benefits and bonuses for laid-off workers; support for offboarding and outplacement phases; cuts from the end of April
The workforce reduction plan announced by Southwest Airlines (see AVIONEWS) was accompanied by a second press release in which Robert (Bob) Jordan, President, CEO and Vice-President of the Board of Directors,... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines initiates staff reduction: cuts approximately 1,750 positions
The carrier will focus almost exclusively on corporate and management roles
Southwest Airlines announced yesterday a reduction in its staff aimed at streamlining the company structure and increasing organizational agility as part of an ambitious transformation program. The move... more
AccidentsDelta Air Lines plane upsets upon landing in Toronto: thrilling footage...
Only luck wanted there to be no victims, but 18 injured, some seriously - 2 VIDEOS
Delta Connection Flight 4819, an Endeavor Air CRJ-900 aircraft, crashed while landing on runway 23 at Toronto Pearson International Airport yesterday afternoon. The aircraft, which took off from Minneapolis... more