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AerospaceAriane 5: the possible date launch of flight VA253 on Friday
Total payload lift performance is an estimated 10,468 kg
The heavy-lift Ariane 5 for Arianespace’s fifth mission of 2020 is now complete following integration of its three passengers at the Spaceport in French Guiana.The mission is designated Flight VA253 i... more
Civil aviationMaiden flight for the AG-600 amphibious aircraft
Lasted about 31 minutes
According to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) and Xinhua reported yesterday the AG-600, codenamed "Kunlong", flew over the sea off Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, on July 26,... more
HelicoptersUAS helicopter. Schiebel Pacific teams with Raytheon Australia
For Australian Army's land 129 phase 3
Schiebel Pacific and Raytheon Australia have teamed up for the LAND129 Phase 3 Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (TUAS) project for the Australian Army. The tender response was submitted last week.The teaming... more
CargoEmbraer develops cargo solutions for commercial aircraft
There’s a critical need for more cargo space
With the significant decline in the number of airline passengers and the booming demand for air cargo capacity, Embraer has developed cargo transportation solutions for its line of commercial aircraft.... more
AerospaceThales: 2020 half year results
The highlights
Thales’s Board of Directors met on 23 July 2020 to review the financial statements for the first half of 2020.The highlights are:Order intake: €6.1 billion, down 13% (-23% on an organic basisSales: €7.... more
Civil aviationAirplanes (2). Airbus: final step to WTO dispute and US tariffs
After 16 years of litigation
Airbus has agreed with the governments of France and Spain to make amendments to the A-350 Repayable Launch Investment (RLI) aircraft contracts. After 16 years of litigation at the World Trade Organisation... more
Civil aviationAircraft. EU and Airbus take action to ensure compliance in the WTO dispute
The Governments of France and Spain agreed with the company to modify terms
The European Commission communicates in a press release that "Today, the governments of France and Spain agreed with Airbus to modify the terms of the Repayable Launch Investment granted by them for development... more
Civil aviationBoeing advances environmental leadership
The Global Environment Report 2020 published -ATTACHMENT
Boeing released yesterday its 2020 Global Environment report, highlighting how the company is sustainably designing and building products, while conserving resources and reducing waste across its global... more
DefenseAircraft. Iran announces new heavy fighter jets
Air Force of Asian Country is also equipping drones
Iran’s Air Force announced the production of a new heavy fighter jet. General Hamid Vahedi talked about this project that will try to repeat the success of Kowsar aircraft. Engines and avionics will b... more
Civil aviationHong Kong, China will not accept British passport as travel documents
Decision is a reaction to last politics of London
A decision that it’s creating discussions. China’s Foreign Affair Ministry is considering seriously the choice of not accepting BNO passports as valid travel documents. Beijing decided to react of las... more
Civil aviationUSA, EPA suggests changes for airplanes and jets emissions
New standards should have to be adopted by 2028
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) suggested yesterday some changes to standards of greenhouse gas emissions about American aircraft. It’s the case of planes of commercial aviation and big jets, forced t... more
Civil aviationICAO and CAAi launch lockdown recovery course
For aviation professionals
Brief news. In accordance with the recommendations of the ICAO Council Aviation Recovery Taskforce, together ICAO Global Aviation Training (GAT) and CAA International (CAAi), the aviation training arm... more
AirlinesQatar Airways seeks 5 billion dollars from 4 Arabian Nations
Doha airline reported an aerial block forced to Qatar
United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt: Qatar Airways launched an international arbitration against these 4 nations. Doha air company decided to seek a compensation because of air, sea and... more
IndustryM-346 Fighter Attack plane embarks on maiden flight equipped with Grifo radar
The first aircraft will be delivered in 2021
The operational version of the M-346 Fighter Attack, equipped with an optimised variant of Leonardo’s Grifo radar, successfully completed its maiden flight last July 13th. The M-346FA is the new light a... more
IndustrySeastema (Fincantieri) launches the "Marin" project
For the development of unmanned ships
With a total investment of about euro 6 million over three years more
AirlinesAirplanes. Australia, Qantas says goodbye to B-747 with last flight
It took off from Sydney to reach a store-museum in California
Half century of service and more than 250 million of passengers: Qantas B-747 airplane ended yesterday its last flight with these numbers. This event was very important and awaited: plane took off from... more
Science and technologyZero emission flights, English academic world sure they’ll be soon reality
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions Director, Iain Gray, talked about the ambitious project
A sustainable aviation and zero emissions: it’s the target that Cranfield University wants to get after English atheaneum will be part of it thanks of professor Iain Gray, new member of Jet Zero Council. T... more
DefenseTempest: collaboration for development on combat air capability
Significant step forward for UK, Italy and Sweden to strengthen it
UK, Sweden and Italy have begun trilateral industry discussions to strengthen collaboration between the three Nations, as they develop world-leading future combat air capability.The new trilateral framework... more
AirportsIndra has deployed passenger temperature control systems
In thirteen Spanish airports, included the busiest ones
Aena has entrusted Indra with the deployment of the passenger temperature control system using thermographic cameras already in operations in thirteen of its airports, including the busiest ones both in... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines, big losses in the second quarter
American aircraft must face flights restrictions
Skies are friendly for United Airlines (like its claim says) but it’s not the same for last financial numbers. Company announced details of 2020 second quarter. These 3 months were so difficult, maybe t... more
IndustryNaviris to develop feasibility study for the upgrade of the "Horizon" frigates
The Fincantieri-Naval Group jv signed agreement with Occar
Today, Naviris, the 50/50 owned joint-venture by Fincantieri and Naval Group, has signed a contract with OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) for a feasibility study on the mid-life upgrade... more
AccidentsColombia, helicopter crashes during anti-guerrilla mission
Aircraft was exploring a rural area with drugs plantations
Colombian Army talked about an accident happened yesterday close to Inirida river, in Guaviare State. A Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter crashed during an explorative mission against guerrillas. Army... more
Finance and economyLockheed Martin reports 2Q2020 results
The highlights
Lockheed Martin reports second quarter 2020 results.The highlights are: Net sales of $16.2 billionNet earnings of $1.6 billion, or $5.79 per shareGenerated cash from operations of $2.2 billionAchieved... more
AccidentsAruba, Dutch military helicopter crashes in the sea
Accident happened 12 km from the coast but causes are uncertain: PM Rutte expressed his grief
A Dutch military helicopter crashed during a flight on Caribbean Sea, next to Aruba Island. It was an aircraft for naval attack NH-90, crashed for uncertain reasons two days ago. Sadly there were two dead... more
DefenseSyria, Israeli missiles strike regime’s targets
Syrian defences intercepted at least 6 rockets in al-Kiswah
Israel would have launched at least 6 missiles to strike some targets of Syrian regime and Iranian allies. Syrian defences intercepted these rockets in Golan air space, local sources referred. Twitter... more
AirlinesLufthansa and Belgian Government found agreement to save Brussels Airlines
Deutsche company and Brussels are discussing this subject from several days
Future of Brussels Airlines could be less uncertain. Belgian carrier has a lot of structural problems, but local sources report about a final agreement between Brussels and Lufthansa for its saving. This... more
AirlinesAirplanes. India, Covid-19 pandemic urges Indigo to fire staff
Few passengers in Asian country: Gurgaon based company annonunces measures
Layoffs and new airplanes to prepare. Indigo, one of the most important private carrier of India, annonunced yesterday that 10% staff will be fired due to coronavirus. Situation was serious at the beginning... more
HelicoptersFAA approves Lycoming’s EIS on Robinson Helicopters
Installed on the R-22 and R-44 aircraft purchased after last mid January
R-22 and R-44 helicopters purchased after January 15th 2020 will be outfitted with Lycoming’s recently certified Electronic Ignition System (EIS). This offers increased reliability, improved starting c... more
AerospaceAirbus signs contract for Skynet 6A satellite
With UK Ministry of Defence
Airbus Defence and Space has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to extend and enhance the Skynet fleet. This will involve the development, manufacture, cyber protection, assembly,... more
IndustryEmbraer: aircraft deliveries in 2Q20
The firm order backlog totaled USD 15.4 billion
Embraer delivered a total of 17 jets in the second quarter of 2020, of which four were commercial aircraft and 13 were executive jets (nine light and four large). As of June 30, the firm order backlog... more
Science and technologyAirbus starts Hamburg aircraft deliveries with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The company has established SAF flights with its Beluga airplane since December 2019
Airbus is expanding its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) operations, now including aircraft deliveries from its site in Hamburg, Germany. Air Transat took delivery of two brand new A-321LR on lease from... more
Civil aviationACI EUROPE and EASA sign cooperation agreement
As airport industry publishes guidelines for a healthy passenger experience
Olivier Jankovec, Director General of Airports Council International Europe (ACI EUROPE), and Patrick Ky, Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), today signed a groundbreaking... more
Defense"IRINI" operation: the flagship ITS "San Giorgio" joins the operation
But also airplanes, helicopters, Uav and submarine
The Italian ship, ITS "San Giorgio", has joined Operation EUNAVFOR MED "IRINI" as its flagship. From the vessel, the Force Commander, Italian Rear Admiral Ettore Socci, commands the naval and air assets... more
Civil aviationItalian Enav: air traffic in July doubles over June
With a peak volume last Friday
Flights in Italy continue to display a steady and progressive growth trend. In the first half of July, flights over the Italian skies more than doubled compared to June. From July 1st to the 15th ENAV... more
AerospaceAirbus expands its Space Data Highway with second satellite
It has completed its tests and is now ready to start operational services
The EDRS-C satellite, the second node of Airbus’ Space Data Highway constellation, completed its commissioning tests on 15th July 2020 and is now ready to start operational services. Following its successful l... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament. Question on Publicity article by the easyJet detrimental to tourism in Calabria-Italy
By Vincenzo Sofo (ID)
"Parliamentary questions 23 June 2020 E-003724/2020/rev.1Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 138Vincenzo Sofo (ID) Subject: Publicity article by the airline easyJet detrimental to t... more
AirlinesEmirates and Etihad Airways resume connections from Munich to Gulf Region
The two carriers will use Boeing airplanes
Brief. Relaunch of flights from Munich to the Gulf: the Arabic Airline Emirates is now again flying from Munich to Dubai. A B-777 airplane will be used for these flights, which will depart Munich on Wednesdays,... more
AirportsEuropean airports revise recovery projection to 2024
Whilst reporting only marginal traffic increase for June
ACI EUROPE reported today that passenger traffic across the European airport network stood at -93% in June compared to the same period last year - a marginal improvement over the previous month (May 2020:... more
MuseumsPrimoco UAV donated two aircraft to Czech museums
They are unique machines associated with many local championships
The Czech company Primoco UAV donated two Primoco UAV One 150 unmanned aircraft to Czech museums, specifically the Military Historical Institute of the Army of the Czech Republic and its Aviation Museum... more
UAS-DronesCamcopter S-100 RPAS and Nordic Unmanned monitor ship emissions
For EMSA in Denmark
Schiebel, together with partner Nordic Unmanned, is supporting the Danish Maritime Authority (DMA) and the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (DEPA) by using the CAMCOPTER S-100 to monitor ship emissions... more
AirlinesAlitalia resumes direct Rome-Boston services from today
Operated three times a week
Alitalia has resumed direct services between Rome and Boston today. Its first flight to Boston-Logan airport departed from Rome-Fiumicino at 10:20 am (local time) this morning.The service to Boston is... more
HelicoptersItalian order highlights continuing success of ACH-160 helicopter
The multi-role twin engine H-160 has been granted its type certificate by the EASA
Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) has won a new order for its latest ACH-160 aircraft, announced just days after the H-160 achieved certification.This new order, placed by an experienced Italian operator... more
Tilt-rotorsPlane-helicopter. Bell Boeing delivers first V-22 Osprey to Japan
It becomes first international operator with tiltrotor capabilities
Bell Boeing delivered the first V-22 Osprey tiltrotor (airplane-helicopter) to Camp Kisarazu in Japan in the last days, but communicated it only yesterday. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) is... more
Civil aviationCoronavirus: European Commission strengthens preparedness for future outbreaks
Immediate short-term measures presented
The European Commission (EC) has presented today immediate short-term measures to strengthen EU health preparedness for COVID-19 outbreaks. The EC has from the outset coordinated the exchange of information... more
AirlinesHelvetic Airways upgrades Embraer E2 aircraft order
The original one was announced in September 2018 -DATA SHEET
Helvetic Airways has signed a commitment with Embraer to convert four of their remaining firm orders to the larger E-195E2 aircraft. The original order, for 12 E-190E2s with purchase rights for a further... more
AirlinesState aid: European Commission approves Dutch plans to provide support to KLM
For EUR 3.4 billion in urgent liquidity
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3.4 billion Dutch aid measure consisting of a State guarantee on loans and a subordinated State loan to KLM to provide urgent liquidity t... more
Civil aviationCovid-19. EC proposes derogation for 2020-21 to the "SES" performance and charging scheme
Given the consequences of the pandemic outbreak
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance company) informs that the European Commission (EC) has published a proposal to its Member States to undertake exceptional measures for the years 2020-2021 of the third reference... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament. Question on airlines and consumer rights, cancellations and failure to give refunds
By Ignazio Corrao and Mario Furore
"Parliamentary questions 10 July 2020 P-004126/2020Priority question for written answer to the Commission Rule 138Ignazio Corrao (NI), Mario Furore (NI) Subject: Airlines and consumer rights: canc... more
AirportsUnited Airlines reinstates three flights a week from Munich to Washington
Additional flights to Newark are to be added in the August
Short news. From Munich across the pond: effective immediately, US carrier United Airlines is resuming its flight connection to Washington. A B-787/9 airplane will take off for the American capital at... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in June 2020
Passenger numbers remain at very low levels
In June 2020, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) served a total of 599,314 passengers, representing a 90.9 percent decline year-on-year. For the first six months of 2020, accumulated passenger traffic at FRA decreased... more