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AerospaceNasa-private agreement for commercial space stations
The contract worth about 367 million Euros
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) entered into a major agreement with three aerospace companies for the development of future commercial space stations. The contract worth approximately... more

DefenseIsrael sell armed drone aircraft to Morocco
A Tel Aviv-based company turns over 19 million euros. Many civilian casualties
Israel and Morocco have recently sealed in Rabat, capital of the North African country, an important agreement of military cooperation, on which some indiscretions are beginning to emerge. First of all,... more

AerospaceStarlink could bring internet to planes in 2022
Request for satellite connection forwarded to Federal Communications Commission
Confirmed the negotiations between the US aerospace company Starlink of Elon Musk and some airlines that would like to implement on their planes the satellite internet connection service. The company has... more

DefenseEU. Question on European defence acquisitions
The case of the Franco-German KNDS bid for the purchase of Leonardo’s OTO Melara and Wass
"Parliamentary questions 17 November 2021 Question for written answer E-005152/2021 to the Commission Rule 138Anna Bonfrisco (ID), Marco Campomenosi (ID) Subject: European defence acquisitions: the case o... more

Finance and economyIsrael authorizes purchase of new military helicopters
A 2.1 billion Euro plan for CH-53Ks
The Israeli Government has approved in these days a 2.1 billion Euro purchase plan for 10-15 Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopters developed by the subsidiary of the US group Lockheed Martin. This... more

Civil aviationOnly 10% companies well prepared against cybercrime
It emerges from a research conducted by a consulting firm
Cybercrime is at the top of the list of companies' main risks. This is what emerges from an analysis conducted by Kpmg, an Anglo-Dutch multinational that offers consultancy to companies. Experts calculated... more

Civil aviationAircraft. Russian industry towards independence from the West
At the "Dubai Airshow" the Irkut MC-21 airplane for the first time with Soviet engines
At the "Dubai Airshow", the international aviation fair which ended a few days ago, the most attentive observers interpreted a signal as the will of the Russian aviation industry to increase its efforts... more

AirlinesIta Airways Chiefs in France to purchase Airbus aircraft
The agreement for 28 airplanes worth 4.4 billion Euros
Executives from the newly national airline Ita Airways will be in France today to purchase new Airbus aircraft with which they will renew the airline's fleet. The memorandum of understanding concerns 28... more

Civil aviationAirbus and Boeing focus on flights demand
Air travels resume, but there would be a risk of overproduction
Analysts of US aircraft manufacturer Boeing and European aircraft manufacturer Airbus predict that the economic damage inflicted by the pandemic will no longer be the focus of concern. That place is now... more

Finance and economyGeneral Electric bets on aviation
This emerges from the split into three companies announced for 2024
The US company General Electric announced in recent days that starting from 2023 the group will progressively divide into three independent companies, each listed on the stock exchange: aeronautics, energy,... more



Finance and economyFincantieri. BoD approves 9m 2021 results
Total backlog at EURO 36 Billion -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Fincantieri SpA, chaired by Giampiero Massolo, has examined and approved the interim financial information at September 30, 2021. Consolidated 9M 2021 results2021 guidance fully... more

AccidentsBoeing recognizes responsibility for the plane crash in Ethiopia
In 2019 an Ethiopian Airlines B-737 Max crashed killing 157 people
New developments for the plane crash of 10 March 2019. The US aircraft manufacturer Boeing admitted its responsibility for the disaster occurred in Ethiopia, when an Ethiopian Airlines B-737 Max aircraft... more

Civil aviationGeneral Electric divides itself into three companies
Health, Energy and Aeronautics. The decision becomes effective in 2023
The US multinational conglomerate founded in 1892 -active in the fields of technology and services for the aviation, energy, renewables, digital, armament production, locomotives and finance- splits itself... more

AirlinesAircraft. Carriers are urgently looking for pilots
Due to increased demand for travel and cuts made during the pandemic
The US air carriers have started a wild race for the pilot hiring, who are going to sit in planes that, after being parked on the ground for tens of months due to the pandemic, have returned to operate... more

AirportsSydney Airport towards sale
The BoD agrees to USD 17.5 bn buyout deal
The Board of Directors of Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney, Australia, has announced that it has agreed to USD 17.5 bn buyout deal from a national consortium of local investors. The BoD... more

Finance and economyLeonardo BoD: nine months results
ATR, Airbus and other programmes improving, while B-787 is still affected by the pandemic -ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Luciano Carta, examined and unanimously approved the results of the first nine months 2021.Alessandro Profumo, Leonardo CEO,... more

Civil aviationAustralia: air taxi and vertiport by 2032
The government wants them ready for the Olympic Games in Brisbane
Australia has announced that it will develop a new urban mobility system in view of the "Olympic Games" in Brisbane in 2032. The construction project consists of a series of vertiports and small urban... more

AirportsAutogrill signs a financing agreement
For one billion Euros for five years
Autogrill SpA announced yesterday the signing of a 5-year multi-currency, medium-long term cash financing agreement for a maximum total principal amount of one billion euros with a pool of primary banks.The... more

Civil aviationAircraft and helicopters. Airbus reports nine month (9m) 2021 results
The highlights - ATTACHMENT
Airbus reports Nine-Month (9m) 2021 results.The highlights:424 commercial aircraft delivered in 9m 20219m financials reflect deliveries as well as efforts on cost containment and competitivenessRevenues... more

Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports 3Q results
The highlights
Boeing reported third-quarter results.The highlights:Continued progress on global safe return to service of 737 MAX aircraft and focus on operational stabilityRevenue of $15.3 billion, GAAP loss per share... more



AirportsIata. Infrastructure costs increasing $ 2.3 billion in a crisis
They will stall recovery in air travel and damage international connectivity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that planned increases in charges by airports and air navigation service providers (ANSPs) will stall recovery in air travel and damage international... more

Finance and economyALA SpA: BoD approves results as at 30 June 2021
Net financial position in constant improvement; profitability grows
Ebitda of € 7.5 million (+ 7.8%); Ebit of € 6.4 million (+ 12.9%); Pre-tax profit of € 5.2 million (+ 22.3%) more

AirlinesAeroflot Group: operating results for August 2021
Key highlights and aircraft fleet update
Aeroflot announced Aeroflot Group operating results for August and 8M 2021.Key highlights of August 2021:Aeroflot Group carried 5.5 million passengers, 50.3% up year-on-year and 10.9% down vs. 2019;4.5... more

AirlinesLufthansa Group: capital increase to strengthen balance sheet
And to enable the early repayment of stabilization measures in Germany
The global rollout of vaccinations supports customers’ confidence to fly and facilitates the further lifting of travel restrictions. Lufthansa is well positioned to take advantage of the resulting rebound i... more

Finance and economyAirbus joins DAX stock exchange index in Germany
Effective today
Airbus has become a member of the new DAX40 index in Germany, effective today.On 3 September 2021, Deutsche Börse completed the expansion of the DAX from 30 to 40 companies as part of a comprehensive... more

Finance and economyThales confirms all its financial targets
As announced last month
Thales takes note of the decision by the Australian authorities to acquire a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines in the framework of a new strategic security partnership with the United States and the... more

Civil aviationFAA awards USD100M to develop Next Generation of Sustainable Aircraft Technology
It is part of steps Presidente Biden is taking to coordinate innovation
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded more than $100 million for companies to help develop technologies that reduce fuel use, emissions and noise. The a... more

Civil aviationAircraft. Boeing forecasts $9 trillion aerospace market opportunities
In commercial, defense and services over next decade
Boeing today released its annual forecast for the commercial, defense and space aerospace market, reflecting signs of the industry's recovery following the impacts of COVID-19. The 2021 Boeing Market Outlook... more

Civil aviationRR agrees to sell stake in AirTanker Holdings
To Equitix Investment Management Limited
Rolls-Royce announces the agreed sale of its 23.1% shareholding in AirTanker Holdings Limited to Equitix Investment Management Limited for cash proceeds of £189m, including the repayment of shareholder... more

AerospaceAvio: first half 2021 results
Vega returned to flight with two missions -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA, reference aerospace company listed on the STAR segment of the Italian Stock Exchange, today reviewed and approved the HY 2021 results.The highlights:Continuity of operations... more