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AerospaceSpaceX: 60 new satellites in orbit today
The constellation to transmit Internet across the Globe
The US space company SpaceX launched today another 60 of its internet satellites from Cape Canaveral, Florida (see AVIONEWS). "Starlink" is the ambitious project of the American firm to create a network... more
PeopleShiju Thomas appointed Chief Information Officer of Air Italy
He will be responsible for leading the airline’s Digital Transformation
Air Italy announced that Shiju Thomas has been appointed in the last days as Chief Information Officer for Air Italy. He joins airline with more than 24 yers of information technology (IT) experience in... more
Civil aviationBoeing and the "forum non conveniens"
The trial could take place in Indonesia
Boeing could resort to the "forum non conveniens" for judicial diatribes relating to fatal accidents in Ethiopia and Indonesia (see AVIONEWS). This is a doctrine according to which a court recognizes that... more
Civil aviationRolls Royce: increasingly active in the aeronautical field
Creation of a hybrid jet aircraft system
The intense commitment of Rolls-Royce (RR) in aeronautics continues. The company is collaborating with Apus, a German aerospace design industry, with researchers from the University of Brandenburg. The... more
UAS-DronesLeonardo invests in the solar-powered drone aircraft
It is expected to begin flight operations as soon as 2021
Leonardo is accelerating the progress of technology and innovation in autonomous flight by investing in Skydweller Aero Inc., a US/Spanish start-up specialising in large-scale solar-powered unmanned air... more
Civil aviationQantas Group to slash carbon emissions
With actions starting from today
The Qantas Group will reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 in a major expansion of the airline’s commitment to a more sustainable aviation industry.With actions starting from today, the national carrier w... more
ReportHong Kong: violence intensifies
China could deploy troops
The escalation of violence in Hong Kong seems not to know peace after pro-democracy protests that have been going on for about five months (see AVIONEWS). Today the police fired seriously injuring a demonstrator... more
DefenseIran-Russia: new nuclear reactor construction phase
It could be completed in 2027
Iran and Russia began a new phase on Sunday for the construction of the second nuclear reactor in Bushehr, on the Gulf coast. The manufacturing began in 2017 and yesterday Ali Akbar Salehi, head of the... more
PeoplePaola De Micheli comments on Alitalia
Statements by the Italian Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
The Italian Infrastructure and Transport Minister (MIT) Paola De Micheli said about Alitalia: "The decision is in the hands of the Mise (Italian Ministry of Economic Development, Ed.) But I believe that... more
ReportChina: "the Army is ready for new challenges"
President Xi Jinping's statements in a context of change
Communist Party Secretary General and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping called on local Armed Forces to be ready for combat and adapt to new challenges. A statement made during... more
DefenseMore than 100 anti-aircraft gunners returned to Russia
They had been employed during a joint exercise with Egypt - VIDEO
More than 100 anti-aircraft gunboats used during the joint military exercise between Russia and Egypt have returned to their Russian base today. The "Arrow Friendship 2019" operation took place from October... more
AirlinesAlitalia: 10 days to go and Delta seems to be the favorite
Gianfranco Battisti (CEO FS): "we will choose the best solution in a secular way"
Delta would seem to be the favorite with Lufthansa to be part of the consortium: the German carrier is not willing to invest in capital, a fundamental condition for entering the "newco" and also confirmed... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: demand continues on moderate upward path
The results for international and domestic passenger markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 3.8% compared... more
PeopleAntonio Garcia appointed Embraer’s new CFO
Nelson Salgado will be the company’s COO
Embraer's Board of Directors elected yesterday Antonio Carlos Garcia as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and investor relations officer, replacing Nelson Salgado, who will serve as i... more
DefenseIran: killing of an unidentified drone
It had violated airspace
This morning Iran shot down an unidentified drone aircraft that had violated its airspace near the port city of Mahshahr on the Persian Gulf.The killing is destined to increase new tensions, while Tehran... more
AirportsKazakhstan: possible acquisition of Almaty Airport
The agreement with the consortium in the coming weeks
Potential acquisition of the Almaty international airport in Kazakhstan by the consortium led by Tav Airports, a 46.12% subsidiary of the Aeroports de Paris (AdP) and Vpe Capital group. Discussions have... more
UAS-DronesFirst tests for new "delivery by drone" initiative in France
French and European air safety regulatory authorities part of the plan
A multi drone combined flight tracked by a fleet management station was successfully tested at the E-Valley Park, on the site of the former Cambrai airbase in northern France as part of the test campaign... more
DefenseSyria: Russian air strikes kill at least three people
The joint Moscow-Ankara operation continues
Today at least three civilians have died as a result of Russian air raids in Syria in the Idlib region. According to the National observatory for Human Rights in Syria (Sohr), 4389 people have been killed... more
Report30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall
Attempts to escape by aircraft and hot air balloons
November 9th is 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. It was a system of fortifications built by the East German Government to prevent the free movement of people with the Federal Republic of Germany... more
Finance and economyAvio: nine months 2019 Group consolidated results
Revenue and Ebitda growth continues; stable net cash position
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA yesterday reviewed and approved the 9M 2019 Group consolidated results.The highlights are:Net Revenues: Euro 270.3 million (+3% on the corresponding first nine months... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: results at 30 September 2019
2019 Guidance confirmed - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, examined and unanimously approved the results at 30 September 2019.The highlights are:Solid 9M 2019 performanceNew... more
Finance and economyFincantieri: the BoD approves 9M 2019 results
Ships to be delivered up to 2027 -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Fincantieri SpA, chaired by Giampiero Massolo, has examined and approved the interim financial information at September 30, 2019.The highlights are:Revenues increased by 9.7%... more
DefenseRussia urges the US to declare nuclear war "unacceptable"
Meeting between Russian Foreign Minister and former US Secretary
Today the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has urged the United States to sign a joint declaration that "nuclear war is unacceptable". The position was taken following the Iranian situation described... more
SecurityUSA: unacceptable to hold back the nuclear inspector
For Iran it was positive for traces of uranium, a worried EU
Today Jackie Wolcott, the United States representative at the United Nations office in Vienna and ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during an emergency meeting of the organization's... more
ReportUS plane drops bomb in Japan by mistake
Suspended training flights in the area
Today the US military has interrupted some training flights in northern Japan after an F-16 plane accidentally launched an inert bomb. The US aviation has suspended exercises near the Misawa air base in... more
ConferencesEASA Annual Safety Conference in Helsinki (November 4-5)
The topics discussed
The aviation industry must guard against becoming complacent about safety at a time when the number of fatal accidents in commercial aviation has been decreasing over the last decade: industry experts... more
AirlinesLufthansa (2): "We don't change our mind about Alitalia"
Investments only in the event of restructuring of the Italian carrier
In a conference call scheduled today (see AVIONEWS), Lufthansa's CEO Carsten Spohr told analysts that they consulted him about Alitalia: "First it must be restructured, then we invest. The people from... more
UAS-DronesDrones against malaria in Africa
A disinfestation program in Zanzibar
The drones will be used in the fight against malaria in Zanzibar, off the coast of Tanzania. Remote piloted aircraft will spray a silicone-based gel on the rice fields, on the large expanses of stagnant... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo accelerates aircraft fleet modernization
The airline purchases two B-777Fs
Lufthansa Cargo will significantly accelerate the modernization of its fleet by purchasing two B-777F freighters. Lufthansa Group and Supervisory Board have approved the corresponding investments. The... more
CargoPlanes and transport. IATA: September freight volumes remain weak
The sector continues to suffer
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased by 4.5% in September 2019, compared... more