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Civil aviationAlessio Quaranta director of the understanding of the skies
Cooperation agreement signed in Tirana between ECAC and ICAO
The first day of the 70th special meeting of Ecac directors general, European Civil Aviation Conference, has been defined as "fruitful". The meeting, held in Tirana in Albania from August 25 to 28, was... more
AccidentsSu-24 bomber plane crashes in Russia
Save the two pilots
A Sukhoi Su-24 supersonic tactical bomber of the Russian Air Force crashed today near Perm, in the far west of European Russia, while it was on a direct transfer flight to a center where it would receive... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand announces 2021 financial results
The data continue to have Covid-19 impacts
Air New Zealand has announced 2021 financial results.SummaryOperating revenue of $2.5 billion, down 48 percent on the prior yearCargo revenue up 71 percent on the prior yearLoss before other significant... more
IndustryBristow and Electra sign MoU for a new hybrid eStol aircraft
Launch customer (first 50 units) of the low-emission model will be Bristow
Bristow Group (headed by Bristow Helicopters), and Electra.aero, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which the two companies will cooperate for technical development,... more
Civil aviationICAO: VDS gains acceptance for global health proof verification
As an affordable and efficient solution to this critical challenge
With countries working to re-establish global travel and trade through aviation, the need to provide internationally verifiable health proofs to travelers has become an urgent global concern.The new ICAO... more
AirlinesVirgin Australia thinks positive and increases number of aircraft in its fleet
It will introduce nine more B-737/800s starting in October to address the post-pandemic recovery
Virgin Australia will introduce nine more Boeing B-737/800 aircraft into its main fleet starting in October this year, in preparation for the expected increase in domestic travel which is expected to go... more
CargoEASA updates deviation on transportation of cargo in passenger compartments
The extended approval validity date up to the end of next July - ATTACHMENT
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has revised its deviation for the transport of cargo in passenger cabins. This third version of the deviation was updated in particular with regards to:the... more
Latest newsAfghanistan. Strong explosions at Kabul airport: victims
Western intelligence had warned of the possibility of terrorist attacks -VIDEO
US Department of Defense press secretary John Kirby confirmed on Twitter "an inaccurate number of victims" caused by the blast at the Abbey Gate of the Kabul's "Hamid Karzai" international airport.... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS interviewed Antonio Amoroso, Cub Trasporti national secretary
What present and future for ITA? -VIDEO
The national secretary Cub (Confederazione unitaria base) Trasporti, Antonio Amoroso interviewed by AVIONEWS talks about the present and future of ITA (Italia Trasporto aereo), analyzing the various facts... more
AirlinesQantas Group: significant loss from full year of Covid
The hightlights
Qantas Group published today financial results that recorded significant loss from full year of COVID.The highlights are: Underlying Loss Before Tax: $1.83 billionStatutory Loss Before Tax: $2.35 billion$12... more
Civil aviationIATA backs EU Covid certificate as global standard
The key criteria are: format, QR code, verification and authentication
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) commended the European Commission for its leadership and speed in delivering the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) and urged states to make it their... more
Civil aviationPlanes. India vetoes B-737 Max
Ordinance by the DGAC gives conditional green light today. SpiceJet rejoices
With an order dated today on Thursday August 26, 2021, the Indian DGAC (Directorate General of Civil Aviation, or the civil aviation authority), has removed the ban on commercial flight operations, imposed... more
IndustryBoeing unveiled F-15 Qatar advanced aircraft
The first set of jets will ferry to the Country later this year -DATA SHEET
Boeing, in collaboration with the US Air Force and Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF), celebrated the naming and rollout of Qatar’s advanced F-15 airplane, the F-15QA.The first set of F-15QA jets will ferry t... more
Civil defenseContract for five S-70 Black Hawk helicopters
For aerial firefighting in support of public agencies battling destructive wildland fires
United Rotorcraft, a division of Air Methods Corporation, has awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, a contract for five S-70 Black Hawk helicopters. The bulk order will enable United Rotorcraft,... more
AerospaceUniversity of Zurich and Airbus grow miniature human tissue on the ISS
The sample material will return to Earth in October; first results from November
With the next supply flight to the International Space Station (ISS), the Space Hub of the University of Zurich (UZH) and Airbus Defence and Space are bringing an experiment into space, which is intended... more
Fair and showsContract for delivery of upgraded Ka-52M helicopters
Signed with the Russian Ministry of Defence during the "Army 2021"
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (a part of Rostec State Corporation) at the international military and technical forum "Army-2021" (August 22-28) has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defense... more
AirportsGatwick will open a public consultation on the existing Northern Runway into routine use
In the intention there is to bring it into routine use to secure a long-term growth of the airport
Gatwick has today announced that a public consultation will start on plans to bring its existing Northern Runway into routine use alongside its Main Runway. The scheme will help secure the airports long-term... more
IndustryFive year contract to support IAF's C-130J aircraft fleet
For a worth of USD 328.8 million
Lockheed Martin (LM) has been awarded a USD 328.8 million, five-year contract from the Indian Air Force (IAF), to provide dedicated and comprehensive support for the IAF’s fleet of 12 C-130J/30 Super H... more
ReportMoscow also evacuates civilians from Kabul by airlift
With 4 aircraft it brings back not only Russians, but also Ukrainians and citizens of CSTO countries
The four military transport aircraft deployed by Moscow for the repatriation of compatriots from Afghanistan took off this morning from Kabul for their final destination at Ulyanovsk airport, or the airport... more
Fair and showsNew Mi-171SH Storm helicopter landed at the "Army-2021" forum
After a five thousand kilometers flight in five days
The upgraded Mi-171Sh Storm military transport helicopter from Ulan-Ude aviation plant of Russian Helicopters (Rostec State Corporation) landed at the international military-technical forum "Army-2021"... more
AirportsEU. Covid: answer to question on use of the green card by Italy
Given by Didier Reynders on behalf of the Commission
"P-003792/2021Answer given by Mr Reynderson behalf of the European Commission(24/8/2021)The EU Digital COVID Certificate framework is based on Articles 21 and 77 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the... more
ReportTalibans close Kabul airport to Afghans
British Defense Secretary Wallace: retaliation if we don't leave by 31st
Any delay or rethinking about the western evacuation could return to reveal the true Taliban face more
AirlinesAircraft. ITA: carrier announces next steps towards beginning of operations
It has convened the trade unions for tomorrow
During August 26 ITA will start the sales for flights operating from October 15.Beginning of sales follows the achievement of the certifications (Air Operator Certificate and Operating License) that ITA... more
Civil aviationDelta Air Lines orders 30 additional A-321neo aircraft
They will be powered by next-generation PW1100G turbofan engines -DATA SHEET
Delta Air Lines has ordered 30 additional A-321neo aircraft to help meet the airline’s future fleet requirements. The newly-ordered airplanes are in addition to the carrier’s existing orders for 125 of... more
AirportsDelhi launches monetization plan and sells off roads, ports and airports
But not just transport: other public goods worth billions of dollars are also part of the privatization program
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced today: India needs to monetize and therefore launches the National Monetization Pipeline (NMP) plan. An infrastructural privatization program that provides... more
Fair and shows"Army 2021". U-UAP presented Ka-226T Climber helicopter
The flight tests will begin next fall
Ulan-Ude aviation plant of Russian Helicopters Holding (Rostec State Corporation) presented at the static display of the "Army-2021" International Military and Technical Forum in Patriot Park (August 22-28)... more
Fair and showsRussian Helicopters: wide range of military rotorcraft at the "Army-2021" forum
The event takes place until next Saturday
"Russian Helicopters" Holding of Rostec State Corporation presents a wide range of military helicopters at the international military and technical forum "Army-2021" (August 22-28).In front of the pavilion... more
IndustryEve with Ascent for sustainable intra-urban aircraft transport
From next 2026 in the Asia-Pacific region with up to 100 electrical air taxi
Eve Urban Air Mobility, an Embraer company, and Ascent Flights Global announced yesterday a deepening of their partnership aimed at developing an Urban Air Mobility (UAM) plan for an intra-urban sustainable... more
AerospaceArianespace’s third launch in less than one month
Following VA254 and VV19 -VIDEO
Performed on Sunday, August 22 at precisely 3:13 am local time at Russia’s Baikonur Cosmodrome (10:13 pm UTC on August 21), Soyuz Flight ST34 lifted-off with 34 OneWeb satellites onboard, bringing, after t... more
DefenseTurkey will order new S-400 anti-aircraft weapon systems
This was announced today by the CEO of Rosoboronexport at the "Army 2021" International Military Forum
Alexander Mikheyev, CEO of the State-owned defense export company Rosoboronexport, said today at the "Army-2021" International Military-Technical Forum (held August 22-28 at the Patriot Expo at the Air... more