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Science and technologyLeonardo drives the “digital transformation” of key suppliers
Over forty SMEs coming from 12 Italian regions
Leonardo, in partnership with Confindustria’s Digital Innovation Hubs (DIH), launches a new initiative focused on the issues of Industry 4.0 and cyber security dedicated to its key suppliers, who are p... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Italian Minister Patuanelli meets Margrethe Vestager (EU) in Brussels
"The goal is to arrive at the end of May with a solution"
When we talk about the Alitalia carrier, we always have the feeling of being on a tightrope, between procrastinations, injections of economic liquidity that seem never enough, in a race against time that... more
Civil aviationIATA-IPC: sustainable and reliable cross-border airmail network
Signed a MoU and to work together on seven specific areas
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Post Corporation (IPC) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce cooperation between the two organizations.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): traffic data in January
Long-haul growth continues
The revenues related to the cargo sector show an increase of 4% compared to the same month of 2019, a figure that goes against the difficulties of this segment more
AirlinesAlitalia: downsizing of the fleet by April
But a lower number of planes also mean fewer revenues
The "mini-Alitalia" takes shape. Two A-330/200 aircraft, intended for long haul, will no longer be part of the fleet for the end of the leasing contract. By the end of the year, a B-777/300 is also expected... more
AirportsLibya: Tripoli-Mitiga airport reopened
Closed for several hours for rocket launch
Tripoli-Mitiga airport, the only operating in the Libyan capital, closed for a few hours in the late afternoon due to a missile launch attributed to the forces of General Khalifa Haftar, reopened yesterday... more
AirlinesPlanes. Hiring from Ryanair, Emirates and Etihad
Some carriers suffer, others recruit staff
While some airlines suffer, such as Air Italy which filed for bankruptcy, not to mention the difficult situation of Alitalia and air transport, other carriers have instead announced their intention to... more
IndustryTwo King Air 350ER planes delivered for surveillance
They have flown their first missions with an African Navy
The first flights of maritime patrol duties begin more
ReportCoronavirus. ICAO issues new calls on COVID-19 response coordination
Advices to its Member States to review and implement standards and practices
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has conveyed new advice to its Member States urging them to review and implement applicable civil aviation standards and recommended practices relevant... more
AerospaceCygnus spacecraft on its way to the International Space Station
The module delivers 3500 kg of load, total volume 27 cubic meters
The Cygnus spacecraft, dedicated to deliver supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), has been successfully launched by an Antares rocket from Wallops Island, Virginia.Cygnus comprises two main... more
IndustryA-330/800 airplane receives EASA certification
Paving the way for entry into service this year -DATA SHEET
The A-330/800 plane has received joint Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The aircraft’s certification flight-test campaign w... more
HelicoptersEnhance technical assistance services for AW helicopter fleet in South America
New support centre in Itapevi, Brazil
Leonardo announced last Friday that its regional helicopter customer service capabilities in Brazil are being expanded with the building of a new facility in Itapevi, 30 km from São Paulo. The groundbreaking... more
Fair and showsAirbus and Green Africa: MoU for 50 A-220 airplanes
Signed at "Singapore Airshow"
From "Singapore Airshow 2020" (see AVIONEWS). Green Africa Airways, Nigeria’s Lagos-based airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 50 A-220/300 aircraft, one of the major orders to be... more
Civil aviationAirbus and the Government of Québec sole owners of the A-220 aircraft programme
As Bombardier completes its strategic exit from Commercial Aviation
Airbus, the Government of Québec and Bombardier Inc. have agreed upon a new ownership structure for the A-220 programme, whereby Bombardier transferred its remaining shares in Airbus Canada Limited P... more
HelicoptersSyria: Iranian cargo plane and Syrian helicopter shot down
The first hit by jihadist terrorists, the second by Israel
According to "Sputnik", a Syrian Army helicopter was shot down in the province of Aleppo which resulted in the death of all the crewmen. The attack was carried out by terrorists who launched an anti-aircraft... more
Science and technologyFuture Combat Air System takes major step forward
Demonstrator phase launched
The governments of France and Germany have awarded Dassault Aviation, Airbus, together with their partners MTU Aero Engines, Safran, MBDA and Thales, the initial framework contract (Phase 1A), which... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines: traffic results in January
Number of international passengers increased by 10%
Turkish Airlines, which has recently announced the passenger and cargo traffic results for January, recorded 80.6% load factor in this month while its number of international passengers increased with... more
Fair and showsAirbus and CAAS collaborate to enable urban air mobility
MoU signed at "Singapore Airshow"
Airbus and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enable urban air mobility (UAM) in Singapore.The MOU was signed at the "Singapore Airshow... more
CuriositiesAir France-KLM: billboard in South Korean to prevent toilet use
Public apology following allegations of discrimination
According to "Reuters", Air France-Klm, a carrier born of a French-Dutch holding company, publicly apologized today after a passenger expressed outrage on-line. During a flight, the airline would use a... more
DefenseUSA give up F-35 planes and drones to erect the wall
$ 3.8 billion unlocked for the barrier between the United States and Mexico
The United States released yesterday another $ 3.8 billion to erect the wall on the US-Mexico border wanted by American President Donald Trump (see AVIONEWS). Pentagon could give up a substantial number... more
AerospaceTelespazio Brasil to build new satellite teleport in Maricá
Boosting its next-gen satellite services offering
Leonardo, through its subsidiary Telespazio Brasil, and the Maricà municipality represented by Codemar (Companhia de Desenvolvimento de Maricá), have announced an agreement to develop a new satellite t... more
AirportsAci Europe: European airports report slower passenger growth in 2019
And declining freight sector last year - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for December, Q4, H2 and Full Year 2019.The highlights are:Slowest passenger traffic growth in 5 years reported during 2019,... more
IndustryFincantieri for the new Genoa viaduct
The 100-meter maxi deck has been raised: the “ship-bridge” takes shape
On this half of the bridge, there are more than 500 meters of steel more
IndustryFincantieri presents “Scarlet Lady” in Genoa
It is the first ship built for Virgin Voyages
“Scarlet Lady”, the first of four ships which Virgin Voyages (new cruise operator and a brand part of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group), ordered to Fincantieri, was presented today at the shipyard in Ge... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Airshow". H-135 helicopters for Royal Thai Air Force
New order of six units will increase its fleet to 18 aircraft
Airbus Helicopters has signed during "Singapore Airshow" (see AVIONEWS) an order for six H-135 helicopters from the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), as part of its pilot training enhancement programme. The... more
Fair and showsCollaboration on A-330 SMART MRTT aircraft development
The announcement during "Singapore Airshow" -DATA SHEET
From "Singapore Airshow 2020" (see AVIONEWS). Airbus and Singapore have agreed to collaborate on the development of the A-330 SMART Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) for the Republic of Singapore Air... more
Finance and economyAirplanes-helicopters. Airbus reports 2019 results
Record commercial aircraft deliveries - ATTACHMENT
Airbus reports today Full-Year 2019 results.The highlights are:Record commercial aircraft deliveriesStrong underlying financial performance, FY 2019 guidance achieved€ -3.6 billion penalties recognised f... more
IndustryNew jv on security, infrastructure management, and helicopter-based services
Announced the creation of Leonardo&Codemar
Leonardo through its subsidiary Leonardo International, which was set up to support the Company’s operations around the world, and Codemar, Companhia de Desenvolvimento de Maricá, have announced the cr... more
Civil aviationEU Gazette. Information EU-United Mexican States on air services
The agreement signed in 2010, entered into force in 2012
On the Official Gazette of the European Union has been published today, on February 12, 2020 that: "II (Non-legislative acts) International agreementsInformation concerning the entry into force of the A... more
CuriositiesUV light: could it help contain coronavirus?
Boeing has already designed for its self-cleaning toilet planes that use ultraviolet rays
According to an article published on February 10 by "American Council and Science Health", an idea to contain the spread of infectious diseases, also considering the coronavirus emergency, could be to... more
Science and technologyAirbus reveals in Singapore its blended wing aircraft demonstrator
Launched in 2017, it first took to the skies in June 2019
Airbus has revealed yesterday at "Singapore Airshow 2020" (February 11-16, see AVIONEWS) MAVERIC (Model Aircraft for Validation and Experimentation of Robust Innovative Controls) its “blended wing body” sca... more
HelicoptersFour H-160 helicopters for the French Navy’s SaR missions
It will start operating the aircraft in 2022 for a period of ten years - DATA SHEET
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) is to supply four H-160 helicopters to the French Navy for Search and Rescue (SaR) missions through a partnership between Airbus Helicopters, Babcock, and... more
AerospaceUS, Trump financial package: we will go to the Moon, but cuts to environment and welfare funds
Especially the poor and sick will pay the costs
The commonplace that reads "they went to the Moon, but have not managed yet to find the cure for cancer" strips itself of its rhetorical meaning, of a phrase made, cliché, stereotype, analyzing the financial... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Airshow 2020" (3). ATR-72/600 plane is on static display
In the colours of Bangkok Airways
ATR, a world regional aircraft manufacturer, is present at the "Singapore Airshow" (see AVIONEWS), held at Changi Exhibition Centre, from 11-16 February 2020. The ATR-72/600 turboprop aircraft is on static... more
Fair and showsPlanes-helicopters. "Singapore Airshow" (2). Airbus at the event
The industry showcases its latest products, services and innovations
Airbus participates at the "Singapore Airshow" (see AVIONEWS), showcasing its latest products, services and innovations in the commercial aircraft, defence, space and helicopter segments. The show takes... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Airshow". The event starts, but some stands are empty
However, companies continue to do business during the fair
From today, Tuesday 11 and until February 16, the "Singapore Airshow" takes place at the Changi Exhibition Center, a major Asian aerospace event, which is expected to have around 10,000 fewer visitors... more
Occurrences"Ciara" storm: "abnormal" air landings in northern Europe
Aircraft in distress at airports crowd the web - VIDEO
Half of Europe was hit by the "Ciara" storm. France, Germany and Great Britain are the most affected countries with flooding, blocking of aircraft and rail connections, interruption of the electricity... more
AirlinesAlitalia, Leogrande-Delta meeting
"We are working on a transition agreement"
The meeting between the commissioner of Alitalia, Giuseppe Leogrande and Delta, the US company that renewed the interest in investing 100 million Euros for 10% in the Italian carrier, took place in recent... more
AerospaceLiftoff for ESA’s Solar Orbiter
The TAS’s coronagraph Metis developed on behalf of Italian ASI -VIDEO
ESA’s Solar Orbiter has been successfully launched yesterday from CapeCanaveral in Florida (USA), on an Atlas V411 rocket supplied by NASA. Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (... more
AirlinesAlitalia: data in January on flight punctuality
The result of last month confirms carrier's positive performance
With 92.4 per cent of flights landed on schedule, Alitalia has ranked most punctual airline in Europe among legacy carriers in January 2020.The result was certified in ‘The Airline On-Time Performance R... more
AirportsMiami Airport reaches nearly 46 m passengers in 2019
It grew by nearly one million passengers over 2018
Miami International Airport (MIA) served 45.9 million passengers in 2019, for an increase of nearly one million passengers over its total in 2018, according to the airport’s final 2019 traffic statistics. Contributing to... more
AerospaceSolar Orbiter ready for its close-up with the Sun
Its launch from Cape Canaveral in the evening of 9 February
Airbus-built Solar Orbiter has been fitted inside the protective fairing, mounted on top of the launcher and is now ready to fly from Cape Canaveral in the evening of 9 February.The next time the satellite... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters: roadmap for Ka-226T localization in India
Signed during "DefExpo 2020"
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) has signed a roadmap at the "Defexpo 2020" (see AVIONEWS) exhibition with the Russian-Indian company Indo-Russian Helicopters Limited... more
HelicoptersThe militarisation of the H-160 helicopter continues and its support framework
Airbus Helicopters and the French DGA are pursuing a new set of studies -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters and the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) are pursuing a new set of studies to further the militarisation of the H-160 helicopter and to define its associated support ecosystem... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport in Italy. The strikes planned for today
They are ongoing for 24 hours
The MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) publishes the calendar of strikes in the air transport sector today.The protests are in detail:07/02/2020 Navaid-Naca AZ pilots technical crew... more
Finance and economyIATA: slower but steady growth in 2019
Compared to 2018’s annual growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2019 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 4.2% compared to the... more
Fair and shows"DefExpo 2020" February 5-8 in India
1,000 companies at this 11th edition -VIDEO
"DefExpo" is the biennial mega defence exhibition scheduled from 5th-8th February 2020 in Lucknow, India. The number of companies registered for participating in this 11th edition has reached 1,000, in... more
Finance and economyFinancial plan for South African Airways finalized
There is liquidity until the rescue project is implemented
South African Airways announces in a note that "Extraordinary commissioners appointed by South African Airways Soc Ltd, with the support of the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) and the ministry of... more
AccidentsTurkey, airplane broken in two sections: updates
Three dead and 157 injured - VIDEO
According to preliminary information there were no deaths during the accident involving a B-737/86J aircraft, TC-IZK registration, of the Turkish Pegasus Airlines, which broke into two parts after leaving... more
CargoAircraft and results. IATA: 2019 worst year for freight demand since 2009
The regional performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released full-year 2019 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), fell by 3.3% compared to... more