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IndustryFincantieri: steel cutting of the forward section for Chantiers De l’Atantique
The Group will build the parts of the four logistic support ships under the Franco-Italian LSS program led by OCCAR
The steel cutting of the first of four forward sections for as many logistic support units LSS (Logistic Support Ship) ordered by Chantiers de l’Atlantique to Fincantieri under the FLOTLOG program (“Flotte log... more
SecurityFAA and Boeing: series of certification flights on the B-737 MAX aircraft
They are expected to take approximately three days
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and Boeing are conducting a series of certification flights this week to evaluate Boeing’s proposed changes to the automated flight control system on the 737 M... more
PeopleFlash news. Alitalia: Fabio Lazzerini new CEO of the NewCo
Francesco Caio as President
The leadership of the new Alitalia has been chosen today. Fabio Lazzerini currently responsible for the commercial development of the company will be CEO. President of the Newco will be Eng. Francesco... more
Military aviationAirbus signs contract for integration of new Eurofighter aircraft ESCAN radars
For the German and Spanish aircraft fleets
Airbus has been awarded a contract for the development, supply and integration of 115 Eurofighter ESCAN Radars for the German and Spanish Eurofighter aircraft fleet. It marks the so far largest order... more
IndustryEmbraer Services & Support completes first Praetor 500 aircraft conversion
For an undiscosed customer
Embraer Services & Support announced the completion of the first conversion of a Legacy 450 to a Praetor 500 for an undisclosed customer. The conversion was performed at the Embraer Executive Jets Service... more
AerospaceVirgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo completes second flight from Spaceport America
It follows the completion of the previous one last May 1, 2020
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. announced yesterday the successful completion of the second SpaceShipTwo test flight from Spaceport America. This flight follows the completion of the first test flight from... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group: shareholders pave the way for stabilization measures
Flight schedules of Group airlines to be further expanded
The shareholders of Deutsche Lufthansa AG voted yesterday in favor of accepting the capital measures and the participation of the Economic Stabilisation Fund (WSF) of the Federal Republic of Germany in... more
AerospaceAirbus and ESA sign agreement to continue ISS operations
Services contract for 2020, worth €16 m, ensures operation and use of European components
Research has been conducted in Low Earth Orbit in the industry-built Columbus laboratory for the past 12 years more
AirlinesUnited Kingdom: the embarrassing proposals of the Airlines
Wages and staff cuts, workers are the ones who pay the costs of the crisis
In the UK, Ryanair and the most representative pilots 'union, Balpa, produced a draft agreement that would cut Pilots' salaries by 20% which would gradually be reinstated over four years. The agreement... more
Civil aviationEASA programme to monitor COVID-19 operations gains traction
Adding four major carriers and Istanbul hub
Istanbul Airport, Air France, Iberia, Scandinavian Airlines and Turkish Airlines are among the latest aviation companies to sign up and commit to implementing EASA/ECDC guidelines for safe travel in the... more
Tilt-rotorsAirplane-helicopter. Bell Boeing delivers first Fleet CMV-22B tilt-rotor to US Navy
It is the third overall to the Armed Force -VIDEO
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc.company, and Boeing delivered the first CMV-22B tiltrotor (airplane-helicopter) for fleet operations to the US Navy in the last days. The V-22 is based at Fleet Logistics... more
HelicoptersJapan’s National Police Agency orders five new helicopters
Between H-225 and H-135 models
Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has ordered one new H-225 and four H-135 helicopters as part of its fleet modernisation programme.Currently operating 12 H-135, four H-155 and six AS-365 aircraft, w... more
PeopleAndré-Hubert Roussel President of Eurospace
He replaces Jean Loïc Galle
The General Assembly of Eurospace has appointed yesterday André-Hubert Roussel as President, succeeding Jean-Loïc Galle André-Hubert Roussel is CEO of ArianeGroup, lead industrial contractor for the Ari... more
Civil aviationIATA proposes alternatives to quarantine
It encourages safety measures in two areas
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to avoid quarantine measures when re-opening their economies. IATA is promoting a layered approach of measures to reduce the risk of... more
AirportsSan Francisco Airport: return of international airlines in June
All travel advisories, restrictions on entry, and arrival screening procedures remain in effect
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) welcomed the return of service from several international carriers in June 2020, including the following:June 4th China Airlines resumed passenger flights... more
PeopleSpaceopal: Marco Folino appointed Managing Director and CEO
He succeeds to Paolo Minciacchi
Spaceopal announced today the appointment of Marco Folino as Managing Director and CEO of the company.He succeeds to Paolo Minciacchi, who has been appointed CEO of e-GEOS (a Telespazio and Italian Space... more
AerospaceTAS: two key pressurized elements for Axiom Commercial Space Station
In January, NASA selected the proposal by the company from Texas
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) announced the signature of an ATP (Authorization To Proceed) with Axiom Space of Houston, Texas to initiate the development... more
IndustryHi Air purchases two ATR-72 aircraft
Airline doubles its fleet as domestic operations continue to grow
ATR today announces the sale of two -72/500 aircraft from its asset management portfolio to Hi Air. With this purchase, the South Korean start-up, which began operations in December 2019 will increase... more
AerospaceTelespazio: agreement for global distribution
Partnership signed with Thuraya
Thuraya, the mobile satellite services subsidiary of the UAE’s Al Yah Satellite Communications Company, (Yahsat), has signed a partnership agreement with Telespazio, a joint-venture between Leonardo (... more
AerospaceSentinel-2A: five years of environmental insights
Copernicus mission delivers massive data sets for wide ranging applications
Sentinel-2A has orbited Earth more than 26,000 times – and travelled nearly 1.2 billion kilometers in its quest to help us better understand and manage our environment. Since its launch on 23 June 20... more
Civil aviationAIRE joins a united European aviation call for green recovery support
From the COVID-19 crisis
Aire, Airlines International Representation in Europe communicates in a press release that: "With the gradual restart of air services in the coming weeks, leaders from 14 air transport associations representing... more
CargoPhoto. Airbus Foundation completes COVID-19 and Ebola relief flight to Congo
A medical team and 14 tonnes of humanitarian aid
Photo. The Airbus Foundation together with the French Red Cross (FRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have flown a medical team and 14 tonnes of humanitarian... more
AirportsDHL Express to build new gateway at Munich Airport
Start of operations expected in 2022
DHL Express Germany and Munich Airport have concluded an agreement for the construction of a new cargo building at Munich Airport. The new building will be built on the site currently occupied by the car... more
Science and technologyFinavia to speed up the introduction of electric aircraft in Finland
A two-seat Pipistrel Alpha Electro (OH-U682) took off two years ago
The Finnish airport company Finavia and the Helsinki Electric Aircraft Association have signed a cooperation agreement with the objective of introducing a new generation of electric aircraft in Finland. The... more
SecurityThe evolution of cyber risks
Leonardo’s first digital event spotlights it
The first entirely digital event run by Leonardo, in collaboration with AIPSA (the Italian Association of Business Security Professionals) has successfully concluded. The event was held to highlight the... more
Civil aviationICAO: continued progress toward implementation of its CORSIA
Despite the challenges of COVID-19
Separate developments last week marked significant progress toward the global implementation of ICAO’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), despite the challenges o... more
Military aviationAirbus to upgrade training capabilities of German Eurofighter aircraft pilots
The company acts as the main contractor within the industrial consortium
Airbus, acting as the main contractor within the industrial Pilot Synthetic Training System (PSTS) consortium, has been awarded two contracts to extend the Eurofighter PSTS at the Main Operating Base (MOB)... more
AerospaceVirgin Galactic signs space act agreement with Nasa
For private orbital spaceflight to the ISS
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc announced today the signing of a Space Act Agreement with NASA’s Johnson Space Center to encourage commercial participation in orbital human spaceflight to the International S... more
HelicoptersFive-bladed H-145 helicopter receives type certification by EASA
It is ready for customer deliveries later this year -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters’ five-bladed H-145 has been certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), clearing the way for customer deliveries towards the end of summer 2020. The certification co... more
Civil aviationRyanairization: necessary or just a pretext?
Ryanair advanced against all governments that do not align with the low-cost’s requests -VIDEO
The idea of introducing minimum prices for airline tickets is "completely insane", says Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair.A minimum price would affect the free movement of people in Europe, he says in a... more
Military aviationIndia will purchase new planes from Moscow
For the IAF, there will be a total of 33 fighters between MiG-29 and Su-30MKI
IAF (Indian Air Force) intends to make purchases of military aircraft on the Moscow "square". This is the acquisition of further 33 fighters for which approval is urgently required by the procurement section... more
HelicoptersRostec made the first civilian Mi-8AMT Arctic helicopter
For civilian customers -VIDEO
Russian Helicopters holding company (part of Rostec State Corporation) started serial production of Mi-8AMT Arctic helicopters for civilian customers. Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant made the first rotorcraft... more
Defense"Open Skies" treaty: the adhering countries will meet in July
The US exit from the agreement at the center of the talks
On July 6, a conference of the countries signatories to the "Open Skies" Treaty will take place, which will focus on the exit of the United States from the agreement, recently decided by President Trump... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport continues to offer more destinations
FRA offers 175 routes worldwide from the end of June
The cancellation of travel warnings for most of Europe is also clearly visible at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). During the second half of June, the number of flights from Frankfurt to the classic holiday regions... more
AirportsMunich Airport joins airports setting an example in safety
Together with Frankfurt, Brussels, Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" and Amsterdam
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has added Munich Airport to its list of pilot airports intended to set an example of safe travel during the COVID‑19 pandemic. These international airports, a... more
AirportsAirports in Sri Lanka will open before August
Because no Covid-19 cases have been reported since late April
According to news reported by "Xinhua" and other local sources, the Sri Lankan government aims to open its international airports before August 1st, since no Covid-19 cases have been reported since late... more
SecurityEASA upgrades its website
It offers dedicated area for passengers and notifications for users
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has upgraded its website, offering a completely new area with information for air passengers and the general public and enhancements such as notifications,... more
Sport aviationFAI: recommendations for air sports operations during COVID-19 pandemic
They are compiled in a document prepared by the CIMP -ATTACHMENT
The FAI (the World Air Sports Federation) has issued yesterday technical and practical recommendations concerning the return to normal operations in air sports during the COVID-19 pandemic. All people... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: airports call for data-driven approach to establishing the post-COVID aviation landscape
The European association has responded to IATA's call
ACI EUROPE has yesterday responded to IATA’s premature call to extend the current waiver from the 80-20 use-it-or-lose-it rule for airport slots into the Winter season, warning of potential negative c... more
IndustryAgreement signed for strategic alliance in the naval sector
Between Leonardo and Intermarine
Leonardo and Intermarine have signed a strategic research and development agreement on new technologies. It focuses on the creation of new generation products and commercial collaboration which will be... more
AerospaceUK space industry consortium calls for greater SME engagement
For future satcom services
The UK’s space industry Airbus, has teamed with KBR, Leidos UK, Northrop Grumman and QinetiQ to bring new thinking to future space solutions and to launch the "Open Innovation – Space" initiative. Thi... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: criteria for COVID-19 testing in the air travel process
Based on three elements: speed, scale and accuracy -ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released criteria for the use of COVID-19 testing in the travel process. Should governments choose to introduce COVID-19 testing for travelers arriving... more
AirlinesAeroflot issues over 100,000 e-vouchers
As compensation for unused tickets and additional services purchased before last May 1st
Aeroflot has processed more than 100,000 applications for e-vouchers as compensation for unused tickets and additional services purchased before 1 May 2020.Testing of the system started on 26 May 2020... more
ReportMoscow sends two Be-200ES amphibious aircraft to Turkey
As part of an agreement with Ankara, they are operated for forest fire prevention tasks
Two Russian Beriev Be-200ES multirole amphibious aircraft have arrived in Turkey where, as yesterday on June 16, they have been used to suppress the spread of forest fires in the Republic of Turkey. The... more
AirlinesRussian carriers continue to receive State subsidies
Aid to buffer damage to the pandemic crisis and avoid layoffs
The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency continues to provide subsidies to national airlines, in partial compensation for damages due to the reduction in passenger traffic caused by the Covid-19 emergency.... more
AirportsRapid tests on coronavirus at Cyprus airports
The measure will be implemented in the coming days on arriving passengers
Short from the world. In the coming days, Cyprus will introduce quick tests to identify any passengers with new coronavirus among those arriving at its three international airports (Larnaca, Paphos and... more
AerospaceAirbus: next study contract for Martian Sample Fetch Rover
Work progresses on joint ESA/NASA mission to bring samples back from "The Red Planet"
Airbus Defence and Space has won the next phase of the study contract (Advanced B2) from the European Space Agency (ESA) for the advanced Sample Fetch Rover which will be used to collect samples from the... more
Civil aviationUzbekistan will reopen 10 airports to foreign carriers
To stimulate the recovery of tourism, from next August 1st
Uzbekistan will reintroduce a regime of open skies in 10 national airports starting from next August 1st, to boost the arrivals by foreign tourists, the Ministry of Transport has announced today. The new... more
Civil aviationIATA: continued Government relief measures needed
To get airlines through the Winter season
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that the airline industry faces a hard Winter and called on governments around the world to continue providing relief measures as the COVID-19... more
AirlinesEasyJet: 24 Airbus deferred for 3-5 years
New aircraft delivery plan rescheduled
The carrier is preparing to slow down new Airbus deliveries more