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DefenseIndia orders USD 14.5 bn in arms from Russia
Military cooperation between the two countries is growing
Dmitry Shugayev, head of the federal service for Russian technical-military cooperation, said today, September 4, that India has ordered Russia a total of USD 14.5 billion in weapons and other military... more
PeopleMicael Johansson new President and CEO of Saab
He will take up his position on October 23
Saab's Board of Directors has today appointed Micael Johansson as President and CEO of Saab. He will take up his position on October 23, replacing Håkan Buskhe, who earlier has announced his resignation... more
Fair and shows"MSPO 2019": unveil of the new W-3 helicopter concept
A mock-up of the cockpit is on display at the event
Leonardo, through its industrial pillar in the Polish helicopter sector PZL-Świdnik, and the Polish Armaments Group, jointly with the Polish aviation industry and R&D centres, present a next generation... more
ReportHong Kong (2): extradition law withdrawn
The People have won - VIDEO
The people of Hong Kong has been heard: today, on September 4, Chinese leader Carrie Lam, after threatening to declare a state of emergency (see AVIONEWS), formally withdrew the extradition bill that triggered... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon DASS enhancement study contract awarded
The EuroDASS consortium will spend 18 months exploring future upgrades for system
Leonardo, on behalf of the EuroDASS consortium, has received a contract from BAE Systems that will see the consortium explore the future of the Eurofighter Typhoon’s ‘Praetorian’ Defensive Aids Sub Syste... more
Fair and showsLeonardo’s digital technology operated by the Warsaw Police
The system ensures voice and data communications through DMR
Leonardo, in cooperation with Xentia Sp. zoo, is providing the Warsaw Metropolitan Police Headquarters with a communication system that allows voice and data transmission in DMR (Digital Mobile Radio)... more
DefenseIran: ultimatum to the "European Powers"
Granted another two months, then nuclear deal violation
Today, on September 4, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani gave an ultimatum to the European powers: only another two months of extension will be granted to September 6 to save the Iran Nuclear Deal and warned... more
Military aviationRussia: Su-25UB plane crashes in the northern Caucasus
Both pilots saved themselves with a parachute
On September 3rd, the Russian Defense Ministry said that a Sukhoi Su-25UB bomber fighter plane crashed during a routine training flight near Budyonnovsk, Stavropol region. The two pilots are still missing... more
ReportHong Kong threatens a state of emergency
Carrie Lam denies: "I never wanted to resign" - VIDEO
China sent an ultimatum to the Hong Kong protesters on September 3, threatening to declare a state of emergency if the protests did not subside with reference to the Article 18 of the "Basic law", the... more
Military aviationIsraeli G-550 airplane entered into the Lebanon's airspace
Beirut: "a blatant attack on sovereignty"
A Gulfstream G-550 Nachshon Aitam (569) military aircraft of the Israeli Air Force, after taking off from Nevatim airport, at south-east of Beer Sheva, completed a reconnaissance flight on the Lebanese... more
Report"Brexit": Johnson loses his majority
Stopping the EU "no-deal" exit would destroy any chance of negotiating a new agreement
Today, on September 3, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson lost his majority following the passage of Tory Phillip Lee with the Liberal Democrats who declared: "the government pursues a 'Brexit' without... more
AerospaceSpace clashes: ESA risks an accident with Space X
A smart maneuver avoids the impact
Today, on September 3, the European Space Agency (ESA) was forced to make a maneuver to avoid clashing with a spaceship of the "Starlink" project, a satellite internet connection plan developed by the... more
DefenseBelarus: the country will not withdraw from the "INF" Treaty
The world draws a sigh of relief for once
The Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko declared today that his country has not withdrawn from the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) and will not produce atomic missiles or deploy them... more
DefenseWars in progress: looking at the conflicts of the world
69 States and 824 groups involved
A cliché says that there are conflicts in the world that are hardly spoken of. To date on September 3, 2019, according to the site "Wars in the world" on the planet are 69 States at war and 824 militias... more
AirlinesFrench carrier Aigle Azur in receivership
Around 1150 jobs at risk
Today, on September 3, the French Civil Aviation Directorate General (DGAC) announced that the French carrier Aigle Azur has been placed in receivership after cash flow problems: a situation that puts... more
AirlinesThai Airways increases operations from Rome-Fiumicino airport
Starting from November
Thai Airways International announces the increase in operations between Rome-Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" international airport and Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport. Starting from Saturday on November 2,... more
DefenseFrance: USD 15 bn for Iran
The financial package serves to contain the losses of US sanctions
The Iranian delegation arrived in Paris on Monday to work out the details of a financial rescue package that the French President, Emmanuel Macron, intends to use to compensate Iran for oil sales lost... more
Fair and showsAircraft-helicopters. Leonardo at "MSPO 2019" in Poland (September 3-6)
New opportunities in the Polish country
Leonardo attends the 27th edition of "MSPO" in Kielce, Poland (September 3-6) after the recent successes marking the special relationship with Poland and its Armed Forces. With four AW-101 helicopters... more
Fair and shows"30th FAI World Aerobatic Championships 2019": the winners
The event was divided in five categories
The French Aerobatic team won in both the team event and three of the other four programmes at the "FAI World Aerobatic Championships", which took place from 22 to 31 August.French pilot, Louis Vanel won... more
AirlinesKLM announces order for two B-777 airplanes
Valued at USD 751 million
Boeing and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines today announced that the carrier has ordered two more B-777/300ER (Extended Range) airplanes as it continues to operate one of Europe's most modern fleet. The order,... more
PeopleNew director manager of Air France-Klm East Mediterranean
Stefan Vanovermeir, French, 46, with a rich experience in the aeronautical sector
Stefan Vanovermeir is the new general manager of Air France-KLM for the countries of the East Mediterranean (Italy, Malta, Albania, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey and Israel). He replaces Jérôme Salemi, who t... more
CuriositiesAustralia: student pilot lands after instructor passes out
Perfect execution but it was his first Cessna flight
Max Sylvester, a flight pilot student in Australia, managed to make the landing after his instructor passed out. With professionalism and a cool head he made an emergency call to the Perth airport controllers... more
AirlinesKorean Air launches code-share partnership
Starting from next September 4
News in brief. Korean Air and Royal Brunei Airlines have announced the launch of a code-share partnership starting on September 4. Through the new agreement, Korean Air will sell seats on the Incheon~Brunei... more
ReportProtests in Hong Kong freeze travels
Airport, railway lines and motorway blocked
Increasingly heated and fierce protests in Hong Kong that arrived at the airport again, causing the cancellation of numerous flights and the suspension of the railway line to the Chek Lap Kok airport.... more
ReportUSA: Orlando, Freeport and Palm Beach airports closed
The fury of the "Dorian" hurricane hits the Bahamas - VIDEO
The airports of Palm Beach, Freeport and Orlando have been closed since the night of September 2 due to the "Dorian" hurricane: US President Donald Trump said that the fury of the elements could be devastating... more
Fair and showsAircraft-helicopters. "Bournemouth Air Festival 2019": event ongoing
From August 29 to September 1st in Great Britain
The "Bournemouth Air Festival 2019" is taking place in Great Britain, one of the largest aircraft and helicopter air shows in the United Kingdom, started yesterday on August 29th and will last until Sunday... more
SecurityLondon-Heathrow Airport: operational surveillance surface system
The air traffic controllers of the airport have started using it
NATS’ air traffic controllers at London-Heathrow have started using Indra’s latest generation system for Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control (A-SMGCS); InNOVA Ground. With the upgrade, the A-S... more
DefenseRussia: Tu-22M3 missile bomber aircraft repaired
It passed all the ground and flight tests - VIDEO
The press office of Tupolev, a Russian company operating in the civil and military aerospace sectors belonging to the United Aircraft Corporation, announced today on August 30 in a note that a Tu-22M3... more
DefenseSyria and Russia: attack against rebels intensified
Russian jets drop new bombs in Idlib
Today, on August 30, Colonel Mustafa Bakour, commander of the "Jaish al Izza" rebel group, announced that Syria and Russia would intensify the offensive against the last major rebel stronghold of Damascus... more
AccidentsDebonair Beechcraft 35-B33 plane crashed in the USA
All three people die on board
On August 29 in the United States around 4 pm, the Debonair Beechcraft 35-B33 registration N9529Y crashed on the ground of an open field in St. Ignatius in Montana, probably after hitting the power line... more
AirlinesAirAsia X orders more Airbus aircraft (12+30)
The contract was signed today in Kuala Lumpur -DATA SHEET
AirAsia X, the long haul unit of the AirAsia Group, has finalised a firm order with Airbus for an additional 12 A-330/900 and 30 A-321XLR aircraft. The contract was signed by Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, Chairman,... more
DefensePakistan: successful launch of "Ghaznavi" missile
The President of Islamabad congratulates - VIDEO
General Asif Ghafur, press office of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, announced on August 29 that the launch test of "Ghaznavi" (also called Hatf-3) a short-range ballistic missile capable of carrying... more
DefenseIranian rocket exploded on its launch pad
The missile remains from the satellite images
On August 29, a Tehran rocket exploded on its launch platform in the space center of Imam Ruhollah Khomein at the Iranian province of Semnan. The exercise, criticized by the United States for an alleged... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: date for binding offer moved
From September 15 to 30, but it can't go any further
The fall of the Government has caused the postponement of several delicate deadlines for the Alitalia airline, (see AVIONEWS), including the summit in Atlanta (Delta Airlines site) on August 31st. This... more
Fair and shows"Maks 2019". Irkut presents MC-21 aircraft in public for the first time
The airplane at the event’s flying display is the FTV-1 which performed maiden flight
Irkut Corporation (as part of UAC) takes part in the Moscow International Aviation and Space Salon "MAKS-2019" (see AVIONEWS).The company presents MC-21/300 new generation passenger aircraft at the event... more
Fair and showsNew Russian guided bomb K-029BE at "MAKS-2019"
The first contracts have already been signed
According to the Russian agency "TASS", a new 1500 kg guided aerial bomb called K-029BE, equipped with a satellite-guided system was presented at "MAKS-2019", (see AVIONEWS), an international aerospace... more
DefenseUS MC-130J airplane flies along the "midline" between China and Taiwan
Nothing abnormal, but unusual
Today, on August 29, according to the Taiwan Defense Ministry, a US Commando MC-130J tanker flew along the border line between the China and the Island. It left the Kadena air base in Japan, reached the... more
Aerospace"Starhopper" passed the test
A jump of 150 meters brings us closer to Mars - VIDEO
"Starhopper" by Elon Musk, CEO of "SpaceX", a prototype of the module on which the lower part of "Starship" will be based, a shuttle that has the ambition to arrive on Mars (see AVIONEWS) has passed one... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Silver Moon" launched in Ancona
It is the second of three “Muse” series cruise ships for Silversea
The launching ceremony of “Silver Moon”, the second of three new ultra-luxury cruise ships that Fincantieri is building for Silversea Cruises took place today at the Ancona yard. The vessel will enter the... more
Curiosities"Heathrow Pause": activists threaten to stop aircraft by drones
They would like to block the London airport from September 13
"Heathrow Pause" is a sub-group of British activists belonging to the wider "Extinction Rebellion" organization (abbreviated as "XR"), a non-violent social-political movement in the United Kingdom that... more
DefenseChina is preparing a colossal military parade
The 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China in Beijing on October 1st
According to international sources China will present its most technologically advanced weapons in Beijing on October 1st, which has defined itself as the "largest military parade in history" to celebrate... more
DefenseTrump inaugurates the "US Space Command"
The ceremony today at the "Oval Office"
Today, on August 29 at 4:00 pm local time, "The United States Space Command" will be officially restored and President Trump will organize a ceremony at his Oval Office. Air Force General John Raymond... more
Civil aviationUK. The Queen authorizes Johnson's request to close English Parliament
Protests across the Country and a petition exceeds 1,300,000 signatures
The Queen Elizabeth II of England authorized the suspension of the Chambers, with the closure of the Parliament for 5 weeks, as requested by the new British Premier Boris Johnson (see AVIONEWS). In this... more
SecurityAircraft at ground. More than 100 flights cancelled in Puerto Rico
The "Dorian" hurricane is now heading towards Florida
The "Dorian" hurricane, passing through Puerto Rico where more than 100 flights have been cancelled (and aircraft grounded), arriving or departing, is heading today, August 29, to Florida. The alert remains,... more
UAS-DronesRussia: "Okhotnik" drone aircraft delivered to forces in 2025
Declaration made during "Maks-2019" - VIDEO
Today, on August 28th, Russian Deputy Minister Yuri Borisov's press office stated at the International Aerospace Exhibition "Maks-2019" (see AVIONEWS) that Russia will begin delivering "Okhotnik" model... more
HelicoptersPhoto. Second five-bladed H-145 helicopter prototype performs maiden flight
It was unveiled at "Heli-Expo" this year in Atlanta
Photo. Early August, the second prototype of the new five-bladed H-145 took off for its maiden flight at the Airbus Helicopters site in Donauwörth. The aircraft will be used for additional flight tests... more
AerospaceExoMars rover leaves UK for testing ahead of launch
Ahead of delivery to Thales Alenia Space
The European Space Agency’s ExoMars rover is leaving the UK for Airbus in Toulouse where it will undergo crucial testing ahead of delivery to Thales Alenia Space. The ExoMars rover “Rosalind Franklin” will b... more
Fair and showsRussian Helicopters presented convertible Mi-171A2 at "MAKS"
The aircraft can be used for cargo transportation and up to 20 passengers
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) presented a convertible Mi-171A2 helicopter at the "MAKS-2019 airspace show" (see AVIONEWS). Depending on the customer wishes, the... more
AirportsObrador: Mexican construction airport companies were compensated
Work interrupted due to corruption and geological risks
Today, Wednesday, August 28, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador stated, during a press conference, that all companies involved in the $ 13 billion construction of the Mexico City airport cancelled... more
DefenseNew aircraft strikes in Syria
Bombing in the north-western area
Today, on August 28, new Syrian airstrikes near a Turkish military base in northwestern Syria at the village of Sher Maghar on the borders of the province of Hama and Idlib where the Army, supported by... more