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ReportPandemic: reductions in American airline companies
The US does not escape the crisis, and cuts and layoffs start from airlines, industries and satellite activities
We already know about the measures taken worldwide for the pandemic emergency, the air transport industry is suffering, and satellite activities, on a global level, and even America does not escape the... more
ReportSyrian defense intercepts Israeli air raid
Target military deposits of Al-Safira, and Aleppo, where the dead on the ground would be 14
The Arab-Syrian agency "SANA" reports today citing military sources, that the Syrian defense intercepted an unknown number of Israeli planes, which targeted military deposits in the Al-Safira region, southeast... more
Science and technologyFincantieri and University of Genoa launch 4 PhD projects
Within the framework of the convention signed last November
Within the framework of the convention signed last November by Paolo Comanducci, Dean of the Genoa University and Giuseppe Bono, CEO of the Fincantieri Group, to promote and fund experimental and educational... more
DefenseFurther Identification Friend/Foe (IFF) electronics to Japan
Contract signed to provide equipment for four platforms of the Japanese Armed Forces
Leonardo has signed a contract worth around €5M with prime-contractor Japan Radio Company to provide Mode 5-capable Identification Friend/Foe (IFF) equipment for four platforms operated by the Japan G... more
AirlinesAlitalia: service with New York suspended
Pending the improvement of the epidemiological picture
Alitalia announces that it has proceeded with the suspension of the Rome-Fiumicino/New York-"JFK" service from today 5 to 31 May due to the marked slowdown in demand recorded in the last ten days of April... more
CargoIATA/UPU warn of air capacity shortage
And urged governments to support the movement of mail by air during the COVID-19 crisis
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) warned that air capacity for postal services is insufficient and urged governments to do more to support the movement... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space selected by Dynetics to partner in the “back to the Moon” challenge
On-board an industrial consortium developing the NASA Human Landing system -VIDEO
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%),has been selected by Dynetics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, serving as prime contractor, to partnerfor the study... more
DefenseFincantieri: to build the new U.S. navy frigates
The subsidiary Fincantieri Marinette Marine has been awarded this highly prestigious result
The U.S. Department of Defense awarded Fincantieri U.S. subsidiary, Marinette Marine (FMM), a nearly 800 million dollars contract for the concept design and construction of the first-in-class guided m... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes everyone Happy Labor Day (at home)
The Agency will reopen regularly next Monday on May 4 (Phase 2 emergency in Italy)
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, reporters and fans of social networks that it will be closed tomorrow, on May 1st, on the occasion of Labor Day.The agency will reopen regularly with the diffusion... more
Civil aviation1.5 billion fewer international air travellers this year
According to latest ICAO forecast
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) issued its first complete 2020 air passenger forecast today, revealing that airlines may be faced with 1.5 billion fewer international air travellers this... more
Civil aviationACI-IATA: call for urgent financial assistance
To protect jobs and operations
Financial relief will assist the industry to lay foundation for a balanced recovery more
Science and technologyAirbus: solution to use aircraft for cargo operations during pandemic
A modification developed for A-330 and A-350 airplanes
Airbus is developing a modification for A-330 and A-350 family aircraft which will enable airlines to install freight pallets directly onto the cabin floor seat tracks, after removal of the economy-class... more
AirlinesAlitalia extends daily cargo flights with China
For another week
40 million protective face masks and other medical supplies transported with 17 cargo services operated to and from Shanghai and Guangzhou more
Civil aviationICAO Council establishes COVID-19 Aviation Recovery Task Force
Its President Salvatore Sciacchitano at the first meeting of it yesterday
In response to the serious impacts being felt across the international civil aviation sector as a result of COVID-19, and the need for wide-ranging government and industry coordination to help reconnect... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports first-quarter results
Significantly impacted by COVID-19 and the B-737 MAX aircraft grounding
Boeing reported yesterday the first-quarter results.The highlights are: Financial results significantly impacted by COVID-19 and the 737 MAX aircraft groundingRevenue of $16.9 billion, GAAP loss per share... more
AerospaceGuyana space launch base to re-open in May
Vega return to flight with SSMS (VV16) scheduled by the middle of June
Avio informs that CNES (the French Space Agency) and Arianespace have communicated yesterday the gradual re-opening of the Guyana Space Center, starting from the 11 of May. The space center in Kourou had... more
AirportsMedical protective equipment arriving at Munich Airport
The current average of 20 cargo flights each day
Against the backdrop of the coronavirus crisis, Munich Airport is becoming increasingly important for the transportation of relief supplies and personal protective equipment. Among the current average... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. IATA: passenger demand plunges in March
As travel restrictions take hold
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) dived 52.9% compared... more
PeopleEuropean Commission appoints new head of representation in Italy
Antonio Parenti will assume his office next June 1st, 2020
Antonio Parenti has been appointed today as Head of the European Commission's Representation in Italy. In this function, he will act as the official representative of the European Commission in Italy under... more
Finance and economyAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports 1Q 2020 results
Market environment strongly impacted by COVID-19 situation -ATTACHMENT
Airbus reported today consolidated financial results for its first quarter (Q1) ended 31 March 2020.The highlights are: Market environment strongly impacted by COVID-19 situation, particularly in commercial... more
CargoAirplanes. IATA: immediate and severe air cargo capacity crunch
Slow recovery
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March air cargo performance demonstrating a severe capacity shortfall. Global demand, measured in Cargo Tonne Kilometers (CTKs), fell... more
AirportsAci Europe calls upon Transport Ministers for full EU coordination
Restoring air connectivity: the way forward
With European States now working on the progressive lifting of confinement measures, ACI EUROPE has today called for full EU coordination and alignment on how current restrictions to air travel should... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport: traffic figures for last week (April 20-26)
Passenger numbers remain very low
Frankfurt Airport unveiled weekly traffic figures for April 20-26.The highlights are: Passenger numbers remain very lowRepatriation of passengers largely completed High demand for freight capacities Some ai... more
Civil aviationIATA calls for global mutual recognition by civil aviation authorities
It asked States to take the immediate steps
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on regulators to take urgent action to help civil aviation operate seamlessly and safely between states during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as... more
IndustryFincantieri: Genoa has its own ship-bridge
Giuseppe Bono (CEO): “A model of economic development that will remain in history” - PHOTO
A process which began with the cutting of the first metal sheet on March 11, 2019, at the Fincantieri Infrastructure plant in Valeggio sul Mincio and which, since the raising of the first deck on October 1, 2019, has involved 7 months of uninterrupted work to lift all the spans that make up the new bridge more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on support for Reggio Calabria Airport
By Vincenzo Sofo
"Parliamentary questions 7 April 2020 E-002143/2020Question for written answer to the CommissionRule 138Vincenzo SofoSubject: Support for Reggio Calabria AirportReggio Calabria Airport is experiencing a d... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space to develop the transmitter for VEGA launchers
Using geostationary data relay satellites
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announced yesterday the signature of a contract with AVIO SpA, industrial prime- contractor of VEGA launch vehicle, in... more
Finance and economyBrief. Aircraft and industry: Embraer shares are listed on the Stock Exchange
After the announcement of the failure of the agreement with Boeing
Today on Monday April 27 Embraer's stock on the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange fell by almost 15% at the opening of the first session, after Boeing announced last Saturday that it had abandoned the agreement... more
AirlinesAirplane and transport. Berlin will also discuss aid to Lufthansa
Between 9 and 10 bn. "But still no decision is made", the Economy minister said
The German Chancellor Angela Merkel said last Saturday that she would consider the possibility of a rescue package from the air transport crisis due to the Covid-19 emergency also for the airline Lufthansa,... more
IndustryThe agreement between Boeing and Embraer failed
The press releases issued by the US and Brazilian industry
"Boeing announced Saturday that it has terminated its Master Transaction Agreement (MTA) with Embraer, under which the two companies sought to establish a new level of strategic partnership. The parties... more
AirlinesEUR 500m aid to Condor Airlines by the Federal government and from Hesse
The European Commission's green light to State aid arrived today with "rapid procedure"
Following to the financial difficulties of the parent company, Thomas Cook Group, the German leisure airline based in Frankfurt am Main, Condor Airlines, had asked the Berlin's Government a bridging loan,... more
PeopleSebastian Mikosz to join IATA
Effective June 1, 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Sebastian Mikosz will join IATA as the Association’s Senior Vice President for Member and External Relations, effective 1 June 2020. ... more
AirlinesPlanes. Aeroflot reduces extremely its expenses
Non-essential purchases and contracts cancelled; leasing postponed for 67 aircraft
Mikhail Dyomin, spokesman of Aeroflot, the largest Russian airline, has informed that the carrier has cancelled all purchases except those directly related to flight operations and safety. The decision... more
Finance and economyAircraft. Aeroflot Group: operating results for March 2020
Impact of coronavirus pandemic
Aeroflot announces today operating results for Aeroflot Group (“the Group”) and Aeroflot – Russian Airlines (“the Company”) for March and 3M 2020.3M 2020 operating highlightsIn 3M 2020, the Group carried 1... more
Civil aviationPlanes. Freight transport in passenger cabin allowed in Russia
The Civil Aviation Authority gives the go-ahead to 7 national companies, for now
The Russian Civil Aviation Authority has allowed seven national companies to transport goods in the passenger cabin of their planes, and not only in the cargo hold. Thanks to the authorization, Aeroflot,... more
Civil aviationIATA: relief is critical for Middle East Airlines as COVID-19 impact deepens
And also for African carriers
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) renewed its call for government relief measures as the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis in MENA deepen. The region’s airlines could lose $24 billion of... more
IndustryPhoto. Atitech: a Neos B-737NG airplane, repair completed
The Italian industry published a tweet yesterday from its hangar
Photo. Atitech, MRO located in Naples, South of Italy is gradually returning at normalityFrom its hangar in a tweet yesterday:NEOS B-737NG airplane, AOG (Aircraft on ground) repair completed.B-737NG, registration... more
Fair and shows"inter airport Europe": a new date next year in Munich
Initally planned at early October it will take placein November 2021
Mack Brooks Exhibitions has announced that "inter airport Europe" will be rescheduled. The 23rd edition of the airport exhibition, which was planned to take place at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany... more
AerospaceJupiter probe JUICE: final integration in full swing
Until the end of 2020 it will be kitted out with its final components
JUICE, the JUpiter ICy moons Explorer mission, has reached its next milestone: on its Earthly journey via different Airbus sites in Europe the spacecraft has arrived at its satellite integration centre... more
Civil aviationIATA: increased risk to jobs as European airline revenues collapse
Some of the impacts at national level include UK, Spain, Germany, Italy and France
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released further evidence of the risk to jobs from the mounting financial crisis threatening European airlines, and called for urgent government action... more
Press releaseCJ EU. Ryanair-Antitrust: airlines must indicate the VAT on domestic flights and fees charged for paying by credit card
And also check-in fees payable where no method of checking-in free of charge is offered as an alternative; the reply by the low-cost
The Court of Justice of the European Union publishes today the following judgment:"In 2011, Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato – Antitrust (Competition and Market Authority, Italy)(‘the AGCM... more
Civil aviation"Potentially 1.2 billion fewer international air travellers by September 2020"
According to a new ICAO forecast -ATTACHMENT
Compared to “business-as-usual”, by September 2020 international air passenger totals could drop by as many as 1.2 billion travellers according to the latest projections from the International Civil Avi... more
PeopleLeonardo: publication of the lists of candidates for the BoD
The shareholder MEF has proposed Luciano Carta as Chairman of the Board of Directors
The forthcoming Shareholders’ Meeting is called in ordinary session in May more
Civil aviationRefunds, and no vouchers for air passengers
MEPs who propose a guarantee fund ask for them
AVIONEWS informs that the MEPs (Members of European Parliament) Giosi Ferrandino, Alessandra Moretti and Patrizia Toia (PD political party), together with colleagues from the S&D Group of the Transport... more
AirlinesVirgin Australia rescue: more than 10 potential buyers
The airline could become a low-cost domestic carrier
Virgin Australia, Australian second largest carrier after Qantas, could soon find new owners after it was placed into voluntary administration following to the Canberra government's decision that once... more
Civil aviationIATA: essential support measures, but only to "sustainable companies"
Branson promises to mortgage his resort villa to save Virgin
Alexandre de Juniac, Director General and CEO of IATA (International Air Transport Association), intervenes in the debate on the future of air transport, returning to the seriousness of the situation and... more
HelicoptersSix Robinson helicopters delivered to Hunan, China
Three R-44 Cadets and three R-22
Robinson Helicopter Company delivered three R-44 Cadets and three R-22s to industry's dealer General Aviation Services of Hunan, China. This marks the first delivery of an R-44 Cadet to China. All s... more
AirlinesKorean Air provides cabin crew with protective gowns and goggles
Focus on the safety of its employees and customers during the pandemic and beyond
Korean Air is providing protective gowns and goggles to all cabin crew members from April 21 to help protect passengers and cabin crews.Its cabin crews on all flights are wearing goggles in addition to... more
AirportsPassenger planes carry cargo to Munich
Lufthansa A-350s landing twice daily with protective equipment from China
To addressing the covid-19 crisis, Lufthansa is currently operating two daily flights carrying protective equipment from China to Munich Airport with A-350 long-range jetliners. Under normal circumstances,... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic seeks aid from Great Britain
Industry uncertainties require public intervention
Virgin Australia under controlled administration more