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Press releaseAtlantia: CEO resigns and decisions of the BoD
Giovanni Castellucci leaves his position after 18 years
Atlantia communicated that "After reporting to the Board on the initiatives undertaken following the Board of Directors’ meeting of 13 September 2019, Giovanni Castellucci announced his intention to re... more
DefenseLibya: Mitiga airport was bombed
Tripoli scares the international community
On September 17, drone aircraft bombed Mitiga international airport in Tripoli, which had been closed for 15 days due to continued attacks by the forces of General Khalīfa Belqāsim Haftar. All civil a... more
Military aviationNATO F-10 aircraft intercept Russian planes on the Baltic Sea
New episode in September
The Belgian Air Force announced on the social network "Twitter" that, on September 17th, two F-16 aircraft on a mission for Brussels NATO would intercept Russian Tu-160 and Su-27 airplanes as they flew... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines: traffic results in August
Passengers and cargo
Turkish Airlines announced its passenger and cargo traffic results for August.Global carrier’s international-to-international transfer passenger numbers increased in record numbers with a 9.4 percent i... more
AirportsNew airport in China
It is the third one in the prefecture of Garze -VIDEO
On September 16 in China the new Garze Gesar airport was inaugurated in Sichuan, at the Tibetan autonomous prefecture of Garze, positioned at 4068 meters above sea level.The airport project received the... more
HelicoptersAirports closed and fire helicopters in Indonesia
Nation devastated by fire, it would seem made deliberately
Some fires are devastating Indonesia and have engulfed villages, cities and forests and toxic smoke is spreading to Singapore. Poor visibility has caused cancellations and delays in air connections at... more
AerospaceISS: experiments to understand the universe and figure out man
The next launch on September 25th
Isaac Asimov wrote "in every century people have thought they understood the universe at last, and in every century they were proved to be wrong. It follows that the one thing we can say about our modern... more
DefenseRussia-India joint military exercise in December
For "Indra-2019" more than 40 Russian aircraft will be involved - VIDEO
On the occasion of the joint military operation between Russia and India called "Indra-2019", which will take place in December at one of the airports of the Indian armed forces, Moscow will employ more... more
AirlinesAegean: first half 2019 financial results
Total passenger traffic increased by 9%
AEGEAN announces its first half 2019 results with consolidated revenue at EUR 519.4 mil., 14% higher compared to 2018 and net losses narrowing to EUR 13.0 mil. from EUR 13.8 mil. in 2018, including the... more
Civil aviationAirplane and transport. Air France-Klm Group reference in the DJSI
For the fifteenth consecutive year in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index classification
The Air France-KLM Group is once again named an industry reference, topping the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI).For the fifteenth consecutive year, Air France-KLM is one of the frontrunners of the... more
DefenseSaudi Arabia and the US do not believe in Iran
Europe and China: without maximum moderation evidence
Although Iran has denied its involvement in the attacks on oil tankers in Saudi Arabia (see AVIONEWS), both the United States and Riyad are not at all convinced: according to the "Wall Street Journal"... more
DefenseRussia: Putin suggests purchase S-400 from Saudi Arabia
The Russian president quotes the Koran and calls for mercy
Following the drone aircraft attacks of Yemeni Houthi rebels to the plants that brought Saudi Arabia bring down (see AVIONEWS), Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested, on September 16, to the largest... more
AirlinesAlitalia: extension of the FS binding offer presentation deadline
The buyer consortium will be able to define the details of the carrier recovery plan
The Mise (Italian Economic Development Ministry) issued yesteday a note that reports:"Upon request by the Alitalia extraordinary commissioners, the Minister of Economic Development Stefano Patuanelli authorized... more
Science and technologyEuropean airports' capacity with satellite-based landing systems
The first collaborative meeting took place in Toulouse
Indra is a key partner of the European GBAS Alliance that will start to deploy this year state-of-the-art satellite-based landing systems at airports all around Europe to increase runaway capacity by up... more
Civil aviationIATA. Improving aviation competitiveness in Poland
It will foster prosperity and generate new jobs, according to a study
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a new study showing that a more competitive air transport sector in Poland could generate an additional €3 billion in extra GDP to the nation’s eco... more
Report"Brexit": for Boris Johnson UK as the superhero "Hulk"
The Prime Minister was disputed in Luxembourg - VIDEO
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on September 15 "huge progress" towards an agreement between the European Union and Britain and he made a parallel with his country and the "Hulk" superhero able... more
DefenseTriangle between the two Koreas and the USA
Talks could resume in a few weeks
Today, on September 16, Pyongyang declared that talks with Washington could resume in "a few weeks", but said it would not consider dropping its nuclear weapons unless obstacles threatened the security... more
AirportsAdria Airways to increase flights from Liverpool
A twice weekly service from next Summer
Slovenian airline Adria Airways, is to become the latest carrier to operate from Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA), having announced plans to commence a twice weekly service from "LJLA" to the Slovenian... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in August 2019
Frankfurt Airport reports ongoing growth
Most of Fraport's Group airports worldwide show positive trend Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed more than 6.9 million passengers in August 2019, an increase of 1.7 percent year-on-year. With 46,395 takeoffs... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: airport traffic results reveal slowdown in growth in July
Freight declined for the 9th month in a row -ATTACHMENT
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for July 2019, during which average passenger traffic in geographical Europe expanded by +2.2% compared with the same month... more
UAS-DronesAttacks with drone planes bring down Saudi Arabia
Oil plants in Aramco are hit with a jump in record prices
Drone aircraft attacks by Houthi in Aramco at Saudi Arabia to oil plants could have devastating repercussions on the petrol market with an unprecedented jump in prices due to the loss of production of... more
Government actsNew taxes on air tickets against climate change
Summit of Finance Ministers in Helsinki for the revival of the EU
Finance Ministers met in Helsinki on September 13 and 14 to discuss the economic recovery of the European Union (EU). Among the topics addressed, also the fight against climate change through the reform... more
AirportsA new airport in Albania
Today presentation of the construction project of the airport in Vlore
According to "Albania News", today on September 16 at 5 pm, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, the Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Belinda Balluku, and Mayor Dritan Leli will present the construction... more
AirlinesLufthansa: first half of the year in red but focuses on new routes
CEO Spohr: "low-cost airlines crush competition"
The Lufthansa carrier has closed its accounts in red in the first half of this year and to restart, it will upgrade the routes for the long haul: from Munich, the A-330 aircraft of the German company will... more
Finance and economyLeonardo included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the 10th consecutive year
First place among the 5 Aerospace & Defense companies admitted to Djsi in 2019
Leonardo has become Aerospace & Defence reference in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), confirming its inclusion in the indices for the 10th consecutive year. The DJSI are among the most prestigious... more
IndustryEmbraer delivered its first E-195E2 aircraft to Azul
It is a global launch operator of the model - DATA SHEET
Embraer delivered yesterday, in a ceremony held at its main facility in São José dos Campos, its first E-195E2, the biggest of the three members of the E-Jets E2 family of commercial aircraft. The recipients a... more
DefenseAirbus to develop technology for ultra-high-resolution satellites
For the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense
Airbus has won a design study from the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) to develop the technologies for a cluster of ultra-high-resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites f... more
Finance and economyAvio: first half 2019 results
Vega return to flight in 1Q 2020 -ATTACHMENT and VIDEO
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA, aerospace reference company, reviewed and approved yesterday the 1H 2019 results. Highlights VV15 Independent inquiry commission: in place the action plan for Vega t... more
AirlinesBritish Airways pilots threaten mega strike in November
"It would bring the airline to its knees"
After the dates of September 10 and 11, on the 27th of the same month, British Airways' pilots are going to plan another strike. They had promised further protest dates if their requests had not been heard... more
HelicoptersNew Russian ship for Ka-52 and Ka-27 helicopters
Construction of the "Priboj" will begin in May 2020
New Russian-made "Priboj" ("sea foam") helicopter carriers will begin to be built in Crimea from May 2020 and are expected to be completed by 2027. Based on "Mistral" ship technology and able to accommodate... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space releases fully digital satellite
To address fast moving market needs
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), joint-venture (jv) between Thales (67 %) and Leonardo (33 %), launches its new Space Inspire satellite product line (INstant SPace Inorbit REconfiguration) which allows seamless... more
ReportChina: North Korea and the USA resume relations
Invitation to dialogue between Powers
North Korea declared last Monday on September 9 that it intends to restart talks on the nuclear issue with the United States, but it warned that relations between the parties could be concluded if Washington... more
Fair and shows"DSEI 2019". Over 600 man-portable laser designators to NATO and its partner countries
Around 550 units have been delivered to 16 international customers
At the "DSEI 2019" exhibition in London (10-13 September), Leonardo has announced that it has sold over 600 units of its Type 163 Laser Target Designator (LTD) to 16 customers including Italy, the US,... more
PeopleGeneral Manager of Airbus Helicopters in Italy appointed
The assignment follows the recent acquisition of Aersud Elicotteri
Airbus Helicopters has appointed Alexandre Ceccacci as General Manager of its Customer Center in Italy. The designation follows the recent acquisition by the industry of Aersud Elicotteri, historical... more
AerospaceJapan: fire on the space launch pad
Interruption of the supply mission for the crew ISS - VIDEO
In Japan, a fire broke out on the launch pad of the Tanegashima Island space base: this forced the interruption of a refuelling mission that involved the launch of the rocket called "White Stork" (also... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines will fly directly to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
The cities previously operated with connecting flights
Short news. Turkish Airlines started its direct flights to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, which were operated as connected flights until now. The flights served on Istanbul–Ho Chi Minh City–Istanbul and Ist... more
UAS-DronesDrones will inspect Austrian Airlines aircraft
Greater thoroughness and less time -VIDEO
Austrian Airlines has decided to use autonomous drones developed by the French start-up "Donecle" to inspect its Airbus aircraft: through the detailed study of the high definition images provided, any... more
AerospacePlanet "K2-18b": are we not alone?
Discovered water on a celestial body at 110 light years
The presence of water and hydrogen was discovered on the planet "K2-18b", 110 light years away, with a mass 8 times larger than the Earth, and this condition could favor the birth of new life forms. The... more
Civil aviationAIRE: the "Single European Sky" must become a reality
For the sake of the travellers, the environment and the political credibility of the EU - ATTACHMENT
Tomorrow, the Commission and the Finnish Presidency of the EU are gathering more than 300 participants to give another push towards the long overdue implementation of a true "Single European Sky" (SES).AIRE... more
Fair and shows"DSEI 2019". UK and Italian industry to partner on Tempest
A Statement of Intent signed during the event
Today at "DSEI" (September 10-13, 2019 in London), reference UK defence companies (BAE Systems, Leonardo UK, Rolls Royce and MBDA UK), together with key Italian Industry players (Leonardo Italy, Elettronica,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: still asked for an extension to present the binding offer
The new date is October 31st
Italian Railroads of the State (called Ferrovie dello Stato - FS) would have asked a shifted date to present the binding offer for the purchase of the airline Alitalia: the deadline was scheduled for September... more
AirlinesAigle Azur bankruptcy: the French carrier receives purchase proposals
But none of these meets the requirements
Aigle Azur, a French airline with its main operating base at Paris-Orly airport, declared bankruptcy on September 4 (see AVIONEWS). The oldest French airline could be saved only if it had found a buyer... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: still inconveniences after two days of strike
Only 90% of flights are guaranteed for today
More than 1700 cancelled flights and inconveniences for 195,000 passengers due to strikes on September 9 and 10 by pilots of the British Airways -BA- (see AVIONEWS). Also today on September 11 delays will... more
ReportSeptember 11th: four planes were hijacked 18 years ago
Nearly 3,000 people died in the attacks but the world does not forget
Today it marks the 18th anniversary of a series of terrorist attacks by al-Qaeda, which occurred on September 11, 2001. Since then, the world has never been the same. New York commemorates the nearly three... more
DefenseIsrael: missiles from Gaza and Tel Aviv responds with fighter planes
15 Hamas targets hit
During the evening of September 10th, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was speaking from the stage in the town of Ashdod. Late yesterday afternoon he had declared his intention to annex the Jordan... more
PeopleThe Von der Leyen Commission: for a more ambitious Union
Today, President-elect presented her team and the new structure of the next European Commission
Today, President-elect Ursula von der Leyen presented her team and the new structure of the next European Commission.The new Commission will reflect the priorities and ambitions set out in the Political... more
AirlinesAlitalia: data in August
Long-haul growth
Alitalia’s passenger revenues and number of travellers continue to grow in August 2019. In the eighth month of this year, the Italian airline recorded 2.5 per cent increase in passenger revenues, compared t... more
IndustryEmbraer signs agreement with Horizon Air
For heavy maintenance services - DATA SHEET
Embraer announced today that Horizon Air, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, has selected Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services (EAMS) in Nashville, Tennessee, as the exclusive heavy maintenance provider... more
Civil aviationIATA: competitiveness of Austrian aviation crucial for jobs and prosperity
Air transport’s contribution to the local economy is significant
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released analysis showing that a more competitive air transport sector in Austria could generate an additional 14,000 jobs and nearly €4 billion in e... more
Science and technologyBoeing and First Scandinavia launch Newton Concept in Europe
The mobile science classroom will be on tour in nine different European states, starting with Spain
The Mobile Newton Room, a portable science classroom is going on tour. In close collaboration with Boeing, First Scandinavia are presenting the Mobile Newton Rooms in Europe. First up is SpainChildren... more