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AirlinesBudapest Airport: 18 years of partnership with Cargolux
3,500 flights and 200,000 tons
Budapest Airport has welcomed Cargolux’s 3,500th flight. The Luxembourg-based airline has been ensuring connections between airports around the world, air freight operators, and Budapest Airport for 1... more
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AirlinesAvinor: increase in air travel during July in Norway
The biggest rise was recorded for domestic flights
1.8 million passengers travelled to and from Avinor's airports (Norway) over the course of July. This is a significant increase of 71 per cent compared with June, but still remains far from the normal... more
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DefenseChinese military airplanes cross Taiwan's midline
Jets were intercepted immediately after an official US visit
China's military aircraft crossed airspace midline of Taiwan this morning, Monday, August 10, 2020. Jets were intercepted immediately after the visit of Alex Azar, US Secretary of Health in Taipei. Azar... more
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AccidentsAir India Express plane crash, pilots may have attempted take off
Reconstructions were done by experts and engineers
There are 18 confirmed victims of the accident that took place three days ago, on Friday August 7, 2020, in the southern part of India. A plane of the Air India Express carrier crashed near Calicut airport,... more
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Civil aviationChina wants to improve intelligent transport
Beijing published guidelines that also concern civil aircraft
Transportation industry is one of China's top priorities in this historical period. Guidelines that Beijing published to digitize this sector and make the most of so-called “intelligent” technologies are... more
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HelicoptersHelicopters. Ansat flights start in Mexico
The aircraft landed on a helipad of a building in the city center -2 VIDEO
Flights of Ansat light multipurpose helicopter owned by the Mexican company Craft Avia Center started in Guadalajara. The aircraft landed on a helipad of a high-rise building in the city center.Ansat helicopter... more
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AirportsAci Europe: traffic data shows Covid-19 impact on airport sector
Freight also falling -ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE, today released its air traffic report for June, Q2 & H1 as well as an interim update for July. The report reveals the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic... more
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AirlinesAircraft. Airbus: orders and deliveries in July
For A-220 and A-320 airplanes
Airbus’ 2020 gross orders by July 31st totalled 369 aircraft with net orders, after cancellations, of 302 airplanes. The Company registered four new orders in July 2020.During the month, 49 deliveries w... more
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Finance and economySecond auction to sale Uruguay presidential aircraft
Plane has sparked bitter debates since its first appearance
There is a specific date for second auction in which Uruguay's presidential aircraft could be sold. On Thursday 15 October at 12 am there will be no starting auction base at the location chosen by the... more
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AirlinesBritish Airways, six thousand employees accept voluntary exit
There were numerous protests in England just yesterday
About six thousand workers of British Airways carrier accepted the so-called “voluntary exit”, a decision taken following the protests and the increasingly numerous protests in United Kingdom against the... more
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AerospaceThales Alenia Space will build SES-22 and -23 satellites
They are designed to provide digital broadcasting services over North America
Thales Alenia Space (Tas), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announced that it has signed a contract with SES to build SES-22 and 23, geostationary communications satellites. These... more
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IndustryFincantieri SI: collaboration to develop innovative technologies
For marine electric microgrid
The University of Trieste/Digital Energy Transformation & Electrification Facility with Wärtsilä, Fincantieri SI and Seastema, have signed a cooperation agreement for a project, co-financed by the Italy G... more
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Civil aviationDan Friedkin's great passion for airplanes
He just became the new owner of AS Roma
During last hours, AS Roma football team had a new owner: the president is Dan Friedkin, 187th richest man in United States and number 504 in the world. In addition to his new passion for football (on... more
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Civil aviationChile will increase number of planes in Antarctica
The Chamber of Deputies approved a new statute
The Chilean Chamber of Deputies approved in the last few hours, what has been called the "new Antarctic statute". South Pole is very important for South American Nation: territory belonging to the country... more
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AirlinesBritish Airways, employee protests continue rising
Carrier is increasingly intent on firing
Protests of British Airways employees against possible layoffs decided by British carrier are increasing week by week. A demonstration is underway this morning in Epsom, south of London, respecting social... more
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DefenseOn August 6 and 9, 1945 the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Two American military aircraft razed two cities to the ground
Enola Gay, you should have stayed at home yesterday: this is how Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark sang in 1980, a song that has remained the band's main success, precisely “Enola Gay”. It is the same nam... more
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AirlinesLufthansa Group: 2Q2020 results
The cargo sector with a strong period -ATTACHMENT
Consequences of Corona pandemic have a considerable impact on its data more
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DefenseLebanon, two military planes spotted before the explosion
Explosion has resulted in hundreds of deaths
Images of terrible explosion in Beirut harbour, in Lebanon, were published all around the world. Number of victims is unfortunately constantly updated and on-line people are also talking about an episode... more
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CuriositiesWinners announced in "2020 FAI Young Artists Contest"
In Junior, Intermediate and Senior categories
The FAI (World Air Sports Federation) has announced the winners’ list of the 2020 FAI Young Artists Contest, an international air sports-themed art competition for youngsters between the ages of six a... more
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AccidentsPlanes. After FAA corrections, Boeing 737 Max could return to service
The review became necessary after two serious accidents
An intricate plot like John Le Carrè's novels. Future of Boeing 737 Max airplane is still undecipherable, but latest FAA decisions could suggest that return to service is near. Federal Aviation Administration... more
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DefenseInsis (Fincantieri): programmable EO/IR seeker emulator
For electronic defence countermeasures effectiveness assessment
INSIS, a Fincantieri Group company, has been awarded, under the restricted procedure, the European tender for the supply of a programmable EO/IR (electro-optical/infrared) seeker emulator for Electronic... more
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AirlinesVirgin Atlantic could run out of liquidity by September
One of the company's lawyers reported this in court
Not a penny: it's not encouraging the prospect that could be closely related to the carrier Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited, according to reports in court this morning by David Allison, lawyer of the company... more
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AirlinesRomania could save Tarom airline
Flag carrier may soon receive State aid
A small glimpse: for Tarom, flag carrier of Romania, a less uncertain future can be imagined after what was discussed today at the Ministry of Transport during a public debate. The ministry examined the... more
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Civil aviationEmbraer announces the Phenom 300MED aircraft
A Medevac solution for the light jet in the market
Embraer today announced the Phenom 300MED, a Medevac solution for Phenom 300 series aircraft, which is also available for retrofit, through a partnership with umlaut and Aerolite. Embraer and umlaut are... more
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Civil aviationLeadership succession for IATA’s CFDS
From next March 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Muhammad Albakri, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East (AME), will be appointed Senior Vice President for Customer, F... more
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Civil aviationCanada could still use old rescue planes
Coronavirus slowed down production and delivery of new models
Long tentacles of Covid-19 manage to wrap and crush all industrial sectors. Royal Canadian Air Force is forced to employ its old rescue aircraft because of the pandemic. The health crisis, in fact, delayed... more
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Military aviationSyria, Israeli planes hit military targets
This is the army's response to the placement of some bombs
Israeli Air Force carried out yesterday evening a raid on southern Syria. The targets to hit were military, to be precise those of the Army of Damascus, a response to what happened between August 2 and... more
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Civil aviationRussia: the head of United Aircraft Corporation meets Putin
To report on the aircraft production of the national aerospace industrial center UAC
Yury Slyusar, President of the Russian United Aircraft Corporation, an industrial reality that brings together about thirty national aeronautical and aerospace companies and part of Rostec State Corporation,... more
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IndustryFincantieri-Saipem: "Deep-Seabed mining" agreement
Sustainable deep-seabed exploitation to obtain resources for the digital industry of the future
Fincantieri and Saipem have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the development of Deep-Seabed Mining (DSM), i.e. the sustainable exploitation of deep-sea floors over 3,000 metres in... more
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HelicoptersBoeing receives Chinook Helicopter Order
For USD 265M from US Army Special Operations -DATA SHEET
Boeing recently signed a $265 million contract for nine more MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters that employees in its Philadelphia plant will assemble for the US Army Special Operations Aviation Command... more
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DefenseDefence. German and French companies will give up on American technologies
They mainly produce drones and fighter planes
Greater independence from the United States: this is the goal that several German and French companies have set for themselves in the production and manufacture of rifles, fighter planes and drones. American... more
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AirportsThey do not wear masks, fight on board of Klm plane
Two British boys made being nervous other passengers - VIDEO
A very lively flight. A violent brawl broke out on board a Boeing -737 of the Klm air carrier which involved several passengers. The reason is soon to be said. Two people stubbornly refused to wear the... more
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AirlinesKLM adapts organisation further due to COVID-19 crisis
A total of 4,500 to 5,000 positions in the entire Group will cease to exist
KLM is in the throes of a crisis of unprecedented magnitude. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus at the start of 2020, numerous measures have already been taken to deal with the current circumstances.... more
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AirportsBaghdad airport hit by two Katyusha rockets
According to local media, there are no victims
Baghdad international airport was hit and damaged by two rockets which fortunately did not cause any casualties. As reported by the Iraqi media, the airport has been the target of an attack that has no... more
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DefenseGermany criticizes transfer of American planes and troops
Military and F-16 aircraft should be relocated to Italy
Washington's decision to withdraw American troops from Germany was bound to have consequences. Berlin's reactions this morning are at least angry. Soldiers and F-16 planes are destined to be transferred... more
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Finance and economySafran: strong operational execution brings resilience in 1H 2020
Covid-19, adjusted and consolidated data -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Safran, under the Chairmanship of Ross McInnes, at their meeting in Paris on July 29, 2020 (the company communicated yesterday the results), adopted and authorised the publication... more
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Military aviationPlanes. 28 F-16 fighters may arrive in Aviano
They would join the two squadrons already present in Friuli
Decision is now official, United States will transfer American troops present in Germany to various countries, including Italy. As reported by AVIONEWS, the choice of Washington was the basis of Aviano,... more
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Finance and economyLeonardo strengthens financial support for its supply-chain
Also in this context affected by the pandemic situation
Leonardo confirms its commitment to support and strengthens the industrial structure and competitiveness of its supply chain AD&S sector on international markets, also in this context affected by the... more
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Finance and economyLeonardo: results at 30 June 2020
The highlights -ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Luciano Carta, examined and unanimously approved the results of the first half 2020.The highlights:Responding robustly to COVID-19Quick... more
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AirlinesThailand, court grants Nok Airlines bankruptcy protection
Low travel demand made the company going in liquidation
No possibility of recovery: these words were used a few weeks ago by the board of directors of NokScoot Airlines, low-cost carrier that is part of Nok Airlines. Now there is an important update about conditions... more
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AirlinesBordeaux, Air France employees protest against shuttle bus suppression
The vehicle is used to connect the city with Orly airport
Some Air France employees decided to protest this morning in Bordeaux together with union representatives and other users. The reason is easy to say: the Transalpine flag carrier intends to suppress the... more
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Civil aviation99 year old woman is the oldest in the world to fly a plane
The Guinness World Record has made the singular record official
Almost a century of life: Robina Asti is a 99 year old lady who conquered a singular record in the last few hours. As certified by the Guinness World Record, she is the oldest person in the world capable... more
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AirportsAci Europe: promote open architecture in Airport Security Systems
Regulators and airport operators join forces
Regulators and airport operators from across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East have joined forces to promote the introduction of open architecture in airport security systems. In... more
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Civil aviationPlanes-helicopters. Airbus reports Half-Year (H1) 2020 results
The highlights - ATTACHMENT
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the Half-Year (H1) ended 30 June 2020.The highlights are: Industrial system adjusted to new production levels, cash containment and business resizing... more
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Civil aviationAirplanes-helicopters. Boeing reports 2Q results
They continue to be impacted by COVID-19 and the 737 MAX aircraft grounding
Boeing reported second-quarter results.The highlights:Financial results continue to be significantly impacted by COVID-19 and the 737 MAX aircraft groundingRevenue of $11.8 billion, GAAP loss per share... more
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IndustryLeonardo: collaboration to strengthen organizations’ security posture
Partnership with CrowdStrike
Leonardo, a global high-technology company, announced yesterday a partnership with cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, a reference in cloud-delivered endpoint protection. The collaboration will make the CrowdStrike... more
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DefenseJapan wants only a company for new military planes
Fighter aircraft will replace the current F-2 in 2035
New generation fighter aircraft: this is the priority by the Ministry of Defense of Japan, which intends to produce military airplanes to replace the current F-2, the multirole fighters that will be introduced... more
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DefenseGermany: American F-16 jet aircraft could be moved to Aviano
At least 12,000 American soldiers in Deutsche bases will be transferred
US Presidente Donald Trump is talking from days about the American soldiers retirement from Germany. They are at least 12,000 people to transfer, a decision that was confirmed yesterday from Mark Esper,... more
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AirlinesJetBlue could use ultraviolet rays to disinfect aircraft
Technology was studied together with Honeywell
Air carrier JetBlue Airways is about to experiment the sanitation of its planes with a technology that will exploit ultraviolet rays. The coronavirus pandemic forced many companies to review hygiene systems... more
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CuriositiesThere is an airplane transformed into a supermarket in China
The aircraft was produced in ex-USSR and hosts a cafeteria
Shopping at the supermarket can be also on board. The inhabitants of Oucheng Garden, one of the main areas of the Chinese city of Chengdu, know this perfectly. It's here that an old plane was transformed... more