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Accidents35 wounded on Air Canada airplane to Australia
Emergency landing due to a heavy turbulence
An Air Canada's B-777/200LR airplane was forced into an emergency landing due to a heavy turbulence that shoved passengers up against the wall. Departed from Vancouver was on its way to Sydney, but the... more
UAS-Drones"Drone Champions League" happens in Turin
Today and tomorrow the best UAV pilots will challenge each other
"Drone Champions League" will be happen in Turin today and tomorrow. This is the championship for drone aircraft professionals. Pilots will challenge each other by speeding the unmanned aircraft along... more
IndustryAirplanes. Atlantia will examine possibility entry in Alitalia
The evaluations in the next meeting, but the deadline of July 15 is closer
With reference to the anticipations recently published by the press, Atlantia informs that yesterday’s meeting of the Board of Directors –in consideration of the interest of its subsidiary Aeroporti di... more
ReportTurkey, S-400 delivery commenced
The components will continue to arrive in the coming days
The delivery of equipment for the Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems to Turkey has started today. "The first batch of components of the S-400 air defense system arrived in Turkey and the delivery... more
Finance and economyDelta Air Lines announces June quarter 2019 profit
And its outlook for the September
Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the June quarter 2019 and provided its outlook for the September quarter 2019.June Quarter Financial HighlightsAdjusted earnings per share were $2.35,... more
Military aviationThe "Queen Elizabeth" aircraft carrier takes on water
Bad impression of the Royal Navy with its flagship
"Queen Elizabeth" aircraft carrier was forced to interrupt the exercises in the sea on Tuesday due to a breakdown and to return suddenly to the port of Portsmouth, from where it had sailed 5 weeks ago.... more
AerospaceESA carrier Vega failed launch (2)
The rocket sank two minutes later - VIDEO
The mission of the European carrier Vega ended two minutes after the launch started in the night by the Kourou base in French Guyana (see AVIONEWS). The European Space Agency (ESA) rocket was supposed... more
Military aviationThe new Italian government plan about Air Force and migration
Possible involvement by air to block the flow
The Air Force could be involved in curbing the arrival of illegal immigrants from the African coasts. In addition to the Navy ships already present at sea, the interior minister Matteo Salvini's plan it w... more
AerospaceVega VV15 mission failed for anomaly
About two minutes from liftoff of the launcher; inquiry commission set up
Approximately two minutes after the Vega launcher’s liftoff, shortly after ignition of the second stage (Zefiro 23), a launcher anomaly occurred –leading today to the premature end of the mission. Dat... more
Civil aviationKremlin says too early to reopen air traffic with Georgia
Flights between the two countries have been blocked since 8 July
The Kremlin says it is too early to talk about resuming flights between Russia and Georgia. Air traffic between the two countries has been blocked after the protests exploded in Tbilisi sparked by an uproar... more
Military aviationBulgaria plans to purchase eight F-16 fighter planes
The agreement will have to be ratified by the Parliament
Bulgaria is preparing to buy eight new F-16 fighter planes from the United States. The country will pay 1.25 billion dollars to replace the old Soviet-made Mig-29s and thus adapt to the standards of the... more
ReportTurkey responds to the US: "We have the right to use the S-400"
Washington threatens harmful effects
Political tension is growing among United States and Turkey, close to the delivery to Ankara of the first Russian S-400 air defense missiles. "If it accepts the S-400, Turkey will expose itself to real... more
AirlinesFrench companies furious about the ecotax
The operators accuse: there is no economic and environmental sense
French airlines are protesting against the transalpine government's decision to introduce an ecotax on tickets for flights departing from France (see AVIONEWS). The tax, which will be in force from 2020,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: "Record" results on intercontinental routes in June
Revenue from passenger traffic increased last month
Revenues from Alitalia passenger traffic increased in June. In the sixth month of the year, the Italian carrier recorded a 4.4% increase in revenue from passenger traffic compared to the same month in... more
IndustryAirplanes-Helicopters-Space. Boeing reports 2Q deliveries
In the civil and military sectors
The Boeing Company announced yesterday deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the second quarter of 2019.Major program deliveries during the second quarter, including deliveries under... more
Civil aviationJobs at risk if UK air transport competitiveness is not safeguarded
According to a report published by IATA; three key recommendations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that up to 120,000 jobs supported by air transport could be at risk from an erosion of UK air transport competitiveness. By contrast, employment... more
AirlinesAlitalia: next July 15 will close the circle?
So far, nothing has been done despite the "ministerial rumours"
The deadline for the closure of the Alitalia in extraordinary administration dossier by the Mise (Economic Development Ministry) expires in a week.Yesterday, after the minister Tria had left open the possibility... more
IndustryLeonardo: appointments at the end of the mandate
A few months from the deadline, Profumo appoints new managers
A few days ago three new managers were appointed to Leonardo's top management. Enrico Savio as head of the Strategy & market intelligence organizational unit; Giovanni Soccodato as Chief Strategic Equity... more
Civil aviationEASA orders to inspect A-380 aircraft
Find cracks on wing of the aircraft
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a note warning companies to carry out checks on Airbus A-380 aircraft. Under investigation there are some cracks found on the wings of the largest... more
AirportsBeijing-Daxing: the largest airport in the world completed
After checks and inspections, the inauguration will take place in September - VIDEO
More or less on schedule, the work started in 2014 of the new Beijing-Daxing airport, the city's second international one, located on the border between Beijing and Langfang, the largest in the world with... more
AerospaceAirbus to develop CO3D Earth Observation programme for CNES
The next generation in optical satellite constellations
The French Space Agency (CNES) has awarded the CO3D (Constellation Optique 3D) contract to Airbus. Under this agreement, the company will deliver a global high-resolution Digital Surface Model (DSM). ... more
ReportMandla Maseko dead in a motorcycle accident
He should have been the first "black" African astronaut
Mandla Maseko died in a motorcycle accident Mandla Maseko on Saturday evening. He should have been the first "black" African to fly in space. Nicknamed "Spaceboy", in 2014 the 30-year-old astronaut, who... more
Civil aviationEco-tax on airline tickets incoming in France
It will cost from 1.50 up to 18 Euros
By 2020 passengers departing from France airports will have to pay an ecotax on air tickets from 1.50 up to 18 Euros. Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne announced it today. The tax is part of the package... more
IndustryLeonardo: contract to supply GDC of the Italian Government Printing Office and Mint
Through Vitrociset for a value of EUR 11 million
Leonardo, through its subsidiary Vitrociset, has been awarded the tender called by the Italian Government Printing Office and Mint for the supply and commissioning of a Green Data Center (GDC) solution... more
AirportsEasyjet airplane crashed against Boeing jet parked on the runway
The impact happened during the pushback
A slight ground collision between two airplanes occurred this morning at Amsterdam-Schiphol airport. An Airbus A-320 of EasyJet company, departing for London-Gatwick airport, hit the wing against the tail... more
Civil aviationPassengers' data theft: British Airways risks a fine of EUR 204m
Scarce reliability of its computer system had allowed a cyber attack
Following an extensive investigation the ICO (Information Commissioner' Office) has issued a notice of its intention to fine British Airways £183.39M for infringements of the General Data Protection Regulation... more
IndustryE-195E2 airplane visits China
Kicking off the first stop of its global demonstration tour -DATA SHEET
Following its successful debut at the "53rd International Paris Air Show", Embraer’s newest Profit Hunter – the E195-E2 showcasing a stunning “TechLion” livery that covers the entire aircraft’s fuselage... more
Military aviationPlanes and photo. First Canadian Air Force C-295 makes maiden flight
Lasted about one hour and an half
The first Airbus C-295, purchased by the Government of Canada for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) Fixed Wing Search and Rescue Aircraft Replacement (FWSAR) program, has completed its maiden flight, m... more
Civil aviationAirplane and transport. The strikes this week in July in Italy
They are scheduled for Wednesday and Friday
MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) has published the list of strikes in the aviation sector at the beginning of July in Italy.In detail the protests concern:10/07/2019 Ugl-Air transport,... more
Report737 MAX airplane: victims families refuse compensation from Boeing
346 people died in the two incidents
Lawyers of families of the victims killed in the two incidents involving the B-737 MAX airplane rejected the compensation offer formulated by the American manufacturer. Boeing offered an independent compensation... more
Government actsAlitalia: Commissioner Vestager: whoever is, give back EUR 900m
The Commissioner for Competition answers to the question on the loan
Parliamentary questions 27 June 2019 P-001841/2019 (ASW)"Answer given by Ms Vestager on behalf of the European CommissionQuestion reference: P-001841/2019The Commission is continuing its investigation... more
HelicoptersMi-38 helicopter passed testing in extreme conditions
It made more than 50 flights in the city of Astrakhan
Specialists of the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant, a subsidiary of the Russian Helicopters holding (part of Rostec) finished a series of Mi-38 flights conducted under the Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), as... more
ReportSwedish woman arrested for terrorism at Gatwick airport
She had arrived in London from Italy
A 40-year-old Swedish woman suspected of terrorism was arrested at London-Gatwick airport yesterday afternoon. She had landed shortly after 2:00 pm local time with a flight coming from Italy. As local... more
AerospaceRussia sent Meteor-M 2-2 satellite into orbit
Soyuz-2.1b was launched by the Vostochny cosmodrome - VIDEO
Russia has sent the Soyuz-2.1b carrier into orbit transporting the Meteor-M 2-2 meteorological satellite and other 32 small satellites on board. The launch took place this morning at 8:42 am from the Vostochny... more
Finance and economyMoody's supposes possible downgrade of Atlantia rating
Shares of the society go down
The rating agency Moody's has announced it could downgrade rating of Atlantia and of the subsidiaries Autostrade and Aeroporti di Roma, now at the Baa2 level. The revision towards a possible downgrade... more
Accidents7 dead in helicopter crash in the Bahamas
Coal magnate Chris Cline killed
Coal magnate Chris Cline's helicopter crashed in the sea of the Bahamas late yesterday afternoon. The aircraft, an AgustaWestland AW-139 registration N32CC, had departed from the island of Big Grand Cay... more
AirlinesAlitalia: promises, words but nothing done
Di Maio for July 15 the party of the definition of the carrier?
Does Luigi Di Maio have the ability to govern complex situations? Many people ask themselves this question. His promises to build a group of entrepreneurs to save Alitalia still do not bring tangible results.... more
Civil aviationAircraft and results. IATA: passenger demand stays solid in May
But the trend has slowed; international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 4.5% compared to the same... more
Military aviationUSA display planes and tanks for July 4th
A great celebration of America thinked by Trump
Donald Trump organized a military parade with airplanes, tanks and armored vehicles for the 4th of July American Independence Day party. The military exhibition was demanded personally by the president:... more
Civil aviationJAA TO officially relocated to Schiphol-Rijk
Nearby the International Airport to accommodate the recent growth
After 28 years of JAA history in the Dutch town of Hoofddorp, JAA TO (Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation) bids adieu to its hometown by relocating to a larger training centre with upgraded... more
ReportLibya, Haftar launched raid on Mitiga airport
Hit the drone control room. Suspended flights
The battle for Tripoli is continuing unabated. Forces loyal to General Khalifa Haftar, accused of the air raid on a detention center for migrants that caused dozens of victims (see AVIONEWS), bombed Mitiga... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: freight volumes remain weak in May
Regional performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased by 3.4% in May 2019, compared... more
AirlinesAlitalia most punctual airline in Europe in June and in the 1H 2019
Third in the world in the first half, according to certified data
With 82.2 per cent of flights landed on schedule, in June 2019 Alitalia was the most punctual airline in Europe. The Italian airline is at the top of the ranking even considering the first half of 2019,... more
UAS-DronesUAV aircraft. China tests mail delivery via amphibious drone
A capillary system is being planned that will serve the most peripheral islands - VIDEO
It is being tested from Shanghai to Shengsi Island, the archipelago located in the Bay of Hangzhou, in the East China Sea, to develop a widespread system for delivering mail from the mainland to the most... more
IndustryAircraft 737 MAX accidents. Boeing supports families
With a commitment of USD 100 million
Ahead of Independence Day in the US, Boeing announced $100 million in funds to address family and community needs of those affected by the tragic accidents of Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines... more
PeopleDavid Sassoli (2) elected President of the European Parliament
The choices of VPs and Quaestors between today and tomorrow -ATTACHMENT
MEPs elected David Sassoli as President of the European Parliament on Wednesday afternoon, having won 345 out of 667 valid votes in the second round.He was born in Florence on 30 May 1956. As an Italian... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Di Maio: "Offers received by Toto, Lotito and Efromovich"
No manifestation of official interest from Atlantia
Toto Group, Lazio's president Claudio Lotito and German entrepreneur owner of the Colombian company Avianca Efromovich have officially presented offers to complete shareholding of the new Alitalia. On t... more
ReportTrump: "Iran violated nuclear agreement before i was president"
French Foreign ministry warns there is no gain from breach agreements
Donald Trump's response to the words pronounced by Rouhani has not been long in coming. Iranian president andressed the United States and Europe to return to negotiate on basis of the nuclear agreement... more
DefensePutin signs law suspending the INF Treaty
The agreement on intermediate and short-range nuclear missiles - ATTACHMENT
It was October last year when Donald Trump announced that Washington would withdraw from the INF Treaty because Russia did not honor its obligations. Immediately after that, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo... more
Aerospace"Rubi", full steam engine for the ISS
It studies the fundamentals of the boiling of fluids
The next supply mission (CRS-18) to be launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, will transport a special ‘steam engine’ to the International Space Station (ISS). RUBI (Reference mUltiscale Boiling Investigation), a f... more