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Civil aviationNo more transport by aircraft without State aid
Carsten Spohr, CEO of Lufthansa said it
After the requests for State aid made yesterday by Boeing to the United States and of which AVIONEWS reported (read here), Carsten Spohr, Lufthansa's number one, also expressed his fears that "without... more
AerospaceBoeing: statement on support for aerospace manufacturers
And challenges in this sector
Boeing unveiled in a note that: "We appreciate the support of the President and the Administration for the 2.5 million jobs and 17,000 suppliers that Boeing relies on to remain the number one US exporter,... more
AirlinesAeroflot reduces flights to the USA and suspends with UAE and Portugal
Meanwhile, the repatriation of some 2000 Russians stranded from Montenegro has begun
The Russian national airline Aeroflot said in a statement that from March 29 until April 30 it will suspend its connections to Washington, Miami, Los Angeles, Dubai and Lisbon. Its flights to the US will... more
AerospaceTelespazio Argentina secures contract in Costa Rica
This agreement strengthens Leonardo's presence in Latin America
Satellite technologies can support the sustainable management of the environment and urban areas more
DefenseRussia deploys 2nd super-radar in the Kaliningrad exclave
Over-the-horizon, it can track mass take-off of combat aircraft, launch of cruise and hypersonic missiles
It is the new generation Konteiner radar, which together with the twin installed in the Volga area last December, will control Europe, including the United Kingdom more
Civil aviationIATA-A4E: airlines disappointed with EC Guidelines on EU261
They are disappointing and unhelpful, according to the two associations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airlines for Europe (A4E), reacted with dismay to the European Commission’s new guidelines on the application of the EU261 passenger rights regime.... more
Civil aviationCovid-19. EC guidance on EU passenger rights for aircraft and transport (and not only)
In its efforts to mitigate the economic impacts of the pandemic -ATTACHMENT
In its efforts to mitigate the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission has yesterday published guidelines to ensure EU passenger rights are applied in a coherent manner across the EU.National... more
Civil aviationCovid-19 effect: where to park the many planes on the ground?
Flight activity dropped by 70%: the impact will be devastating on the airport system
Among the many problems that the air transport system must face to overcome the crisis caused by Covid-19, there is the parking of the aircraft. Usually a large part of them are in flight, while others... more
Civil aviationAircraft and airlines and Covid-19. The three alliances call on for extraordinary support
To Governments and stakeholders
On behalf of their member airlines, the three global carrier alliances oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are jointly calling on governments and stakeholders to take action to alleviate the unprecedented... more
CuriositiesPhoto and Covid-19. If the borders are closed, why do planes fly?
A tweet explains why, despite the restrictions and close connections
We came across a tweet that we share with you, a curiosity that we publish to play down the moment, which sees the map of the skies closed to air transport widen hour after hour, increase the number of... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: also Malta closes
It will remain open only for ferry flights, humanitarian, cargo, and repatriation flights
As reported by the MIA (Malta International Airport) website today, the island closes its airspace: flights suspended from midnight on Friday until next April 11. A measure to protect residents from new... more
AerospacePandemic. Russia repatriates technicians from the Kourou cosmodrome
Roscosmos' decision: a plane ready for recovery
The Russian Space Agency Roscosmos has ordered the sending of a charter plane to French Guyana, where in Kourou, the city where the well-known cosmodrome is based, it will pick up its technicians and specialists... more
AirlinesPlanes. SA Express suspends operations. Is it the breakdown?
From today, and until further notice. Covid-19 is not only the cause
The same South African carrier announced it on its web page: air links suspended starting today: "In light of recent negative developments, including the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, SA Express declares... more
Civil aviationCovid-19. European Business Aviation under threat
In this crisis one area of this sector –medical flights– should be exempt from any restrictions
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), given the current global pandemic, respects the decision by European authorities to temporarily restrict non-essential travel, in the interest of public... more
IndustryMaiden flight of Mitsubishi SpaceJet FTV10 aircraft
Flight information in details
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation, a MHI Group company, announced today that it has completed the maiden flight of Flight Test Vehicle 10 (FTV10), the first Mitsubishi SpaceJet M-90 in final, certifiable... more
AirlinesAlitalia: hundreds of Italian citizens repatriated
Other special flights to Morocco, Romania, Tunisia, Algeria and three daily flights on London-Rome route
Alitalia continues to ease return home for thousands of compatriots stranded abroad. Since Sunday 15 March, Alitalia has operated special flights with the Maldives, Warsaw, Sofia and Kiev in collaboration... more
DiscussionsCovid-19 and carriers: global default risk
From Russia to the USA, passing through Europe
The global air transport system risks an unprecedented crisis. The president of Copasir (Parliamentary Committee for the Security of the Italian Republic, Editor's note), asks Conte to intervene in defense... more
AerospaceOrion spacecraft for Artemis I mission completes major testing
The tests were conducted in two phases
The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis I mission has successfully completed several months of simulated space environment System level testing in the NASA-owned thermal vacuum chamber at Plum Brook S... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on recycled air in airplanes
By Pietro Fiocchi, Maria Grapini, Evžen Tošenovský, Marian-Jean Marinescu
"Parliamentary questions 11 March 2020 P-001521/2020Priority question for written answer to the CommissionRule 138Pietro Fiocchi, Maria Grapini, Evžen Tošenovský, Marian-Jean Marinescu Subject: Recycle... more
CargoIATA: air cargo essential to fight against COVID-19
A vital partner in delivering much-needed medicines, medical equipment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its members continue to support governments in their efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. Since the crisis began, air cargo has been a vital... more
Civil aviationRussia: a black future for the aircraft and transport industry
Russian carriers, airport operators and related companies don't escape the global crisis from Covid-19
Alexander Neradko, head of the Russian Federal Aviation Agency (Rosaviatsia), as well as Deputy Minister of Transport, said today from data collected by the Federal Agency about the risks of bankruptcy... more
CargoKorean Air uses passenger aircraft as freighters
Suspensions and reductions have led airlines to park airplanes at airports
Korean Air has started from March 13 to use passenger aircraft to transport cargo on suspended passenger routes such as Ho Chi Minh City and Qingdao.Flight suspensions and reductions due to COVID-19 have... more
IndustryCovid-19 (2). Airbus closes production sites in France and Spain
Only 4 days to sanitize and secure employees
Airbus announces today on March 17 that it has ordered the temporary suspension of production and assembly activities at its French and Spanish sites for the next four days. This is to allow itself the... more
AerospaceCovid-19. Launches from cosmodrome of Kourou suspended
That one of Vega rocket launcher postponed. Avio's workers on site made safe
The CSG (Centre Spatial Guyanais) and Arianespace have announced yesterday that, following the prescriptions of the French Government aimed to fight the COVID-19 outbreak, the CSG has decided to temporarily... more
ReportChina's aviation sector to strictly prevent COVID-19 import
According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (Caac)
China's aviation industry will beef up efforts to curb the import of COVID-19 cases, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and published on "Xinhuanet".The administration has rated... more
ReportCovid-19 (2): Chile closes access by airplanes, by sea and by land
Lock the borders from Wednesday. Green light for incoming and outgoing goods
Chile is also following global measures and tightening its borders starting next Wednesday. To announce it in these hours the same president Sebastián Piñera, together with other provision such as the l... more
PeopleLockheed Martin elects James D. Taiclet as President and CEO
Marillyn A. Hewson to become executive chairman
The Board of Directors of Lockheed Martin has elected James D. Taiclet, 59, as president and CEO, effective June 15. He will continue to serve as a member of the corporation's board, which he joined in... more
IndustryChinese aviation industry reconverts to produce face masks
And what does the Italian Leonardo make?
AVIC, Aviation Industry Corporation of China, through its Avic Manufacturing Technology Institute (Avic Mti), has developed -in a few days days according to the authoritative "Xinhua"- a new production... more
AirlinesAlitalia: scheduled flights available for booking
And special services to facilitate return of citizens stranded abroad
In coordination with the Crisis Unit of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Alitalia is putting in place a number of special flights in order to facilitate return home for thousands of compatriots.... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Airplanes: even passengers must wear protective breathing masks
To protect safety and health on board
The health and safety of travellers and employees has always been Alitalia's top priority. For this reason, The airline informs passengers that they will be asked to provide themselves, before boarding... more
IndustryCovid-19. Fincantieri: production activities suspended
From today for two weeks
Following the Coronavirus emergency and in order to apply the measures that the Italian Government has gradually determined, Fincantieri has promptly carried out a series of actions aimed at preventing... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA welcomes EU suspension of airport slot use rules
The decision reflects an unprecedented situation in the airline industry
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the announcement by the European Commission (EC) granting the temporary suspension until June 2020 of the 80-20 “use it or lose it” rule for... more
Civil aviationCovid-19. By EC a response to counter socio-economic impact
The reaction is immediate and coordinated at continental level -ATTACHMENT
COVID-19 is a severe public health emergency for citizens, societies and economies with infections in all Member States. It is also a major economic shock to the EU. The Commission therefore presents today... more
Military aviationDoes Jakarta abandon a SU-35 Russian fighter aircraft order?
On American pressure? Moscow awaits explanations
According to rumors, put on paper by "Bloomberg": Indonesia would have abandoned the purchase of 11 Russian Su-35S Flanker-E fighter jet aircraft -according to the terms of an agreement signed in February... more
AirlinesPlanes. Coronavirus crisis brings Helvetic Airways into stormy waters
The first layoffs start. Other measures to deal with the serious moment
The carrier Helvetic Airways has terminated the employment relationship with a dozen pilots and flight attendants: this is the first measure that the Swiss airline has put in place to counter the crisis... more
AerospaceGlavkosmos to promote commercial space travels
In collaboration with ILS
Glavkosmos and International Launch Services, Inc. (ILS) will promote commercial space travel programs with the use of the Russian manned spacecraft Soyuz, said on Thursday Glavkosmos CEO Dmitry Loskutov,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: Austria ceases flights with France, Spain and Switzerland
Starting next Monday. Two red zones isolated in the country
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz today during a press conference called to announce new measures to fight coronavirus, has informed that from next March 16 the country will cancel all connections by... more
Science and technologyItalian ENAV selected by France
For the provision of the Aeronautical Information Management system
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance company) announces that its subsidiary IDS AirNav has been selected by DSNA -French Air Navigation Service Provider- for the supply and development of the SEPIA, a new system... more
AerospaceExoMars postponed to 2022
Destined to study Mars it is deferred to complete technological and operating checks
Only 18 days of launch window expected in just over four months have proved incompatible with the final test activities on the European probe more
ReportCovid-19 aid. A-350 plane arrives from China with experts and material
The country returns our support in the name of global solidarity-VIDEO
As announced on TV last night by Minister Di Maio, a plane from China landed in Fiumicino with nine medical experts and epidemiologists and material to support doctors and the Italian population engaged... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: cda esamina ed approva risultati 2019
The highlights -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors approves consolidated financial statements and draft of separate financial statements at 31 December 2019.The highlights:Net result excluding IFRS16 of €237m (€69m in 2018)The Boa... more
Finance and economyLeonardo BoD approved results at 31 December 2019
Fully focused on execution of Industrial Plan - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, examined and unanimously approved the draft of Group consolidated and Leonardo SpA financial statements at... more
Civil defenseLongview’s production CL-415EAF amphibious aircraft takes inaugural flight
It is the first of six aerial firefighters ordered by a launch customer
Longview Aviation Services (LAS) of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in cooperation with Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia, announced the first Viking CL-415EAF “Enhanced Aerial Firefighter” has... more
ReportTrial flight MH17 Malaysia: Moscow invokes the impartiality by the judges
"The accusations made against Russia about the shooting down of the plane are unfounded"
Regarding the ongoing trial near from Brussels-Schiphol airport, which sees three Russians and a Ukrainian pass judgment, accused of being responsible for the launch of the Buk missile that shot down on... more
Civil aviationThe EU condemns Trump's ban on transatlantic travel by aircraft
Joint statement by the presidents of the EC issued by Von der Leyen and Charles Michel
The joint statement released today by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the President of the Council Charles Michel on the prohibition of air travel in the United States:... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: passengers increase in China in 2019
But in February 2020 losses of 3.52 billion dollars. Today, signs of recovery
The number of air passengers in China increased by 6.9% on an annual basis in 2019, up to 1.35 billions, according to data released by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) in recent days,... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport: passenger decline continues in February
Coronavirus outbreak impacting passenger and freight volumes
Airports in Fraport’s international portfolio report mixed results more
Civil aviationICAO safety audit programme celebrates 20-year anniversary
The USOAP had completed close to 900 activities since its inception
During a special ceremony conducted at last Tuesday’s fourth meeting of the ICAO Council’s 219th Session, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano accepted a framed gift from the UN agency’s Secre... more
Defense3M22 Zircon hypersonic missile will be tested on Severodvinsk K-560 submarine
But not before completing the tests by an Admiral Gorshkov class frigate
The 3M22 Zircon (or Tsirkon) hypersonic cruise anti-ship missile will be tested by the Severodvinsk K-560 submarine: a military source reported it today to the Russian press on an unofficial basis, that... more
AirlinesAeroflot cancels aircraft connections to several cities in Europe
The bugbear of Covid-19 also heard in Russia
The Aeroflot Group announces the cancellation of a series of air connections from Russia to various European destinations in France, Germany, Italy and Spain with effect from March 13 to April 30. Specifically,... more