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AirlinesUnited Airlines will lay off nearly three thousand pilots
Unions on a war footing after announcement
Almost three thousand layoffs: this is the dramatic and inevitable decision that United Airlines is about to take. The Chicago-based company is at the center of journalistic insights today, on Friday August... more
AirportsChina, new airport launches operations in Yulin
In this region there are now eight stopovers
New Chinese airports are now popping up like mushrooms. Last one in chronological order opened this morning, Friday 28 August 2020, and it's that of Yulin, a city located in the autonomous region of Guangxi... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group: ticket costs reimbursed to passengers
This week 140,000 refund applications were processed and paid out
Brief news. In the current year, the airlines in the Lufthansa Group have so far reimbursed over 2.5 billion euros to a total of 5.6 million customers (as of August 24, 2020). In the last seven days alone,... more
AirlinesCelera 500L, "bullet plane" for private flights, unveiled after years
There have been many rumors and hypotheses since 2017
A lot of noise, but not for anything: after years of mystery and hypotheses (some, to be honest, rambling), Celera 500L, a bullet-shaped plane sighted for the first time in 2017, was revealed. It is undoubtedly... more
HelicoptersCamcopter S-100: carried out off-shore UAV flight for Equinor
The exercise simulated the scenario of a requirement for spare parts -VIDEO
Schiebel, together with partner Nordic Unmanned, successfully demonstrated to Norwegian energy company Equinor the cargo delivery capability of its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) CAMCOPTER S-100 to off-shore... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers, 1/2 billion losses for Norwegian Air Shuttle
Covid-19 had a heavy impact in the first half
“Isn't good Norwegian wood?”: The Beatles wondered, humming the lines of the song “Norwegian wood”. For the low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle, instead, the situation is not good at all, as confirm... more
AirlinesLufthansa: change in its supervisory board
Two new members appointed
It is agreed, among other things, within the stabilization package of the Economic Stabilisation Fund (WSF) of the Federal Republic of Germany for Deutsche Lufthansa AG, that the Federal Government may... more
AirportsColombia approves resumption of international air connections
Request was sent to the Ministry of Health
In the last few hours Colombia officially authorized resumption of international flights, with a gradual reactivation starting from next September 1st. Mnistry of Health of the South American country gave... more
AirlinesRyanair appeals against Tap Air Portugal rescue
Flag carrier's aid was not welcome
Ireland against Portugal or rather Ryanair against Tap. Low-cost airline has openly contested the rescue plan guaranteed by Lisbon for Tap Air Portugal, the Lusitanian national airline. Aid amounts to... more
AirportsSuccess for first flight AG-50 light sport aircraft
New plane got off the ground for 12 minutes -VIDEO
First time can be never forgotten: at 8:38 am (local time) yesterday, Wednesday August 26, 2020, the Lingyan AG-50, the Chinese-made new generation light sports aircraft, took off. The maiden flight was... more
AirlinesIATA: travellers face risk of penalties for refusing to wear face covering
It is a key recommendation of the ICAO guidance for safe operations during the pandemic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is appealing to all travellers to wear face covering during the travel journey for the safety of all passengers and crew during COVID-19.Wearing face... more
Finance and economyRolls-Royce: 2020 half year results
Decisive actions in response to COVID-19
Rolls-Royce unveiled today the 2020 half year results. Decisive actions in response to COVID-19 Significant H1 impact from COVID-19; timing and shape of industry recovery remains uncertain Successful ex... more
AirlinesPlanes and carriers, Lufthansa will not accept other State aids
Forecasts for September and October remain negative
Can the crisis triggered by the coronavirus be tackled without financial support? Air carrier Lufthansa would like to answer yes to this question or at least it is sure to be able to overcome the difficult... more
DefenseChina launches two missiles after intercepting American spy plane
Rockets were a clear warning to Washington
Alleged violation of the airspace by an American spy plane in China had immediate consequences. Beijing assumed the presence of a Lockheed U-2 near the South China Sea and decided to launch two missiles... more
AirlinesAlitalia, divorce from Delta Airlines is closer
Lufthansa continues to be the preferred partner
Italian divorce: marriage between Alitalia and carrier Delta Airlines does not have to be done, at least according to what was reported this morning by “Milano Finanza”. Financial partnership for the fut... more
AirlinesAir France, voluntary exit for 365 pilots
Airline will guarantee 13 months' salary
“Voluntary exit” and thirteen months' salary: these are the terms of the agreement between Air France and trade unions, as announced last June. Employment plan is about to start, as reported by French med... more
Fair and showsRussian Helicopters: development of modern shipborne aircraft
A contract signed during "Army 2020"
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of the Rostec state corporation) has signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense for the development of a modern shipborne aircraft. A signing ceremony... more
AirlinesThe corona crisis has sharply weakened Avinor's results
Grants from the Norwegian government ensures continued operation
The demand for national and international flights is greatly reduced due to the measures to limit the spread of the Covid-19 infection. The airlines have adjusted route production and, like Avinor, implemented... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic creditors agree to bailout
London High Court is due to be pronounced on 2 September
The long-awaited agreement that airline Virgin Atlantic was willing to better understand what its future will be finally arrived. Creditors accepted the rescue plan of Richard Branson's company, an agreement... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines, 19,000 layoffs since 1 October
It is 14% of the airline's workforce
Covid-19 does not look anyone in the face and even in the aviation sector it does not give discounts to companies, large or small. The main consequence of the health emergency in this sector is a lower... more
AirlinesPlanes. Air India bailout, new extension for offers
Sale of the airline's shares began in January
March, April, June, August and now also October: for Air India the fifth consecutive postponement has arrived as regards the deadline for the presentation of expressions of interest in the flag carrier... more
AirlinesCovid: Transavia worried about increased infections among the crew
Dutch airline informed workers involved
Exasperated alarmism never leads to anything good, but there is a minimum of concern among employees of Transavia Airlines, Dutch carrier that has to deal with an increasing number of infections related... more
Fair and showsRostec to deliver Mi-26T2 helicopter to the Russian MES
The contract signed during the "Army 2020"
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec) and the local Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) agreed on the delivery of the first heavy Mi-26T2 helicopter to the department's needs. The contract... more
DefenseIndia will respond with missiles to Chinese airspace violations
Tensions between two countries along the Lac are very strong
Air defense missiles and enhanced surveillance: tension between China and India is very high, after Indian Army decided to deploy troops equipped with portable rockets near the LAC (Line of Actual Control),... more
AirportsSwitzerland, first launch in history from an electric plane
World record also concerns carbon dioxide emissions
There is always a first time and the one in which Raphaël Domjan became the protagonist is really curious. The name is that of the founder of SolarStratos, a project aimed at flying a solar-powered plane... more
Fair and showsRussian Helicopters to supply two Mi-38 to the Ministry of Defense
A ceremony held at the "ARMY-2020" event in Moscow
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) signed a contract with the Ministry of Defense for supplying two Mi-38 aircraft with a highly comfortable cabin. A ceremony to mark... more
IndustryRR: reducing emissions of next generation engines
The company takes next step in sustainability
Rolls-Royce (RR) has started its latest phase of testing on its low-emissions technology for its next generation of engines.An ALECSys (Advanced Low Emissions Combustion System) demonstrator engine –with t... more
HelicoptersTHC purchases 10 H-125 helicopters
The contract as part of its commitment to expand its fleet and services
The Helicopter Company (THC), which is fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, announced in the last days that it has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus Helicopters to purchase... more
AirlinesCOVID-19. Qantas and Jetstar ground handling services
Initiatives affecting its operations at airports across Australia
As part of its COVID recovery plan, the Qantas Group has today informed its people and relevant unions of initiatives affecting its ground handling operations at airports across Australia.Qantas and Jetstar... more
AirlinesSAS: 3Q2020 results
Continued negative impact of COVID-19 -ATTACHMENT
SAS announced today the results in the 3Q2020.The highlights are: May 2020–July 2020Revenue: MSEK 2,507 (13,401)Income before tax (EBT): MSEK -2,071 (1,490)Income before tax and items affecting comparability: MS... more
HelicoptersFirst H-125 advanced helicopter delivered to US CBP
Of 16 aircraft uniquely configured for Air and Maritime Operations (Amo)
Airbus Helicopters, Inc. (AHI) has delivered the first of 16 new H-125 helicopters uniquely configured for US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO). AMO collaborated with... more
DefenseTension between Belarus and Lithuania after airspace violation
Baltic country summoned the ambassador from Minsk
During today's morning, on Monday August 24, 2020, foreign ministry of Lithuania summoned the ambassador of Belarus following an alleged violation of the airspace of the Baltic country. As reported by... more
Fair and showsRussian Helicopters presents its products at the "Army-2020"
The International Military-Technical Forum in the Moscow from August 23-29
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) demonstrates a wide range of military helicopters at the International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2020" that takes place in the... more
CargoTest: cargo transport on large drone aircraft completed in China
Experimental flight was called a success
SF Express, a Chinese company active in delivery services, has successfully completed the experimental test for freight transport by drone. The remotely piloted aircraft used in this case is, as reported... more
IndustryFincantieri and Msc Crociere: float out of Msc Seashore
New flagship to feature the latest and most advanced environmental technology
The float out of MSC Seashore took place last Thursday at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. This is a major milestone in ship building as it is the first time a new vessel touches water and... more
AirlinesRrssaa Ryanair Group Filt Cgil Uiltrasporti
The integral text of the letter by unions about situation
The unions (Rrssaa) Ryanair Group Filt Cgil Uiltrasporti in a press release communicate that: "Dear colleagues,as we all know, our company is currently proceeding with unacceptable unilateral requests,... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic's latest negotiations with creditors
Judgment on the rescue plan is awaited
Negotiations of the carrier Virgin Atlantic with its creditors are in advanced phase. As it turned out at the beginning of this August, British company could run out of liquidity by the end of September... more
AccidentsUkraine Airlines plane crash, passengers alive for 19 seconds after impact with rocket
Black boxes were decrypted after several months
After almost eight months, black boxes revealed a terrible truth about Ukraine International Airlines plane, flight 752, shot down by two Iranian missiles on January 8th. According to reports from the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: new procedure for establishment of Newco Alitalia
Measures for air transport contained in Legislative Decree no. 104/2020 ("August")
Since Government decided in March of last year, in full closure due to the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, to proceed with nationalization of Alitalia in AS, it is third time that we have seen a profound... more
AirlinesAnticipation of 250 million in favor of Alitalia ...
... and 50 millions for Neos, Air Dolomiti, Blue Panorama
The new measures for air transport contained in Legislative Decree no. 104/2020, so-called August more
IndustryEmbraer announces new Global Commercial team
Four appointments, after that one in June as President and CEO
Following the appointment of Arjan Meijer as President & CEO of Embraer’s Commercial Aviation business in June (see AVIONEWS), Embraer is making a number of key leadership appointments in its global c... more
DefenseSouth Korea will build its first aircraft carrier
There was also the same interest in 2019
Asia-Pacific tensions are not giving South Korea a good night's sleep. Just today, Wednesday, August 12, 2020, Seoul announced plans to build its first-ever aircraft carrier next year, acquiring fighter... more
AirlinesBusiness air travel crisis: 34 bankruptcies in 2020
Troubled companies are very numerous
Business is business, but air travel to carry it out is now impossible. The alarming situation emerged from the in-depth examination by various economic analysts, according to which the tourism crisis... more
AirlinesJuly 2020: passenger traffic remains low in Frankfurt airport
And at the Fraport Group’s ones worldwide
In July 2020, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) served a total of 1,318,502 passengers, representing an 80.9 percent decline year-on-year. During the January-to-July period, accumulated passenger traffic at FRA... more
Civil aviationState aid for Tui after sale of 5 planes
Berlin guaranteed rescue of the tourism industry
Rescue is complete: Tui, German industry active in tourism and owner of hotels, ships and airlines, received state aid from Berlin for a total of 1.2 billion euros. Official announcement took place just... more
AirlinesAgreement between British Airways and unions to reduce layoffs
Airline has positively defined this settlement
Talks of last few hours with unions after the announcement of the industrial plan and the protests of employees in the United Kingdom have been positively defined by British Airways (see also the article... more
AirportsIstanbul Airport first to achieve ACI AHA accreditation
It recognises commitment to health and welfare of travellers, and the public
Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI EUROPE have today announced that Istanbul Airport is the first airport to be accredited through its new Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) programme.ACI’s A... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific Airways: 2020 interim results
The integral version of the report - ATTACHMENT
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited announced today 2020 interim results.Cathay Pacific is the flag carrier of Hong Kong, with its head office and main hub located at its International Airport. The airline's... more
AerospaceDefence. US Space Force awards Musk ban on missile launches
These operations are scheduled from 2022 to 2026
An official and "inviting" contract: SpaceX, aerospace company created by Elon Musk in 2002, has signed a $ 316 million agreement with the United States Space Force for space launches that will take place... more
DefenseUS criticizes Serbia for purchasing missiles and aircraft from China
Washington would like greater integration with the EU
Purchases of missiles and other armaments or defense materials from China are risky, both in the short and long term. This is the warning of US embassy in Belgrade after learning about some trades that... more