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Military aviationRussian A-50 bomber and Chinese planes violate South Korea airspace
360 warning shots, but Moscow denies
July 23rd, 2019. According to the Seoul Ministry of Defense, three Russian military planes, two Tu-95 bombers and a Beriev A-50 airplane pushed into the South Korean airspace, and one of the fighters would... more
PeopleChris Kraft, NASA's first flight director, dies at 95
He played a key role in the Apollo 11 mission
Chris Kraft, the first NASA flight director, had managed to attend the fiftieth anniversary of the landing on the Moon, for which he had played a key role, but he died two days later, in Houston, on... more
Fair and showsEven the Italian AMI at the "Air Tattoo 2019"
Trophies and awards for the "Frecce Tricolori" and for the 15th Wing
The Italian Air Force took part in the "Royal International Air Tattoo 2019", one of the most important air shows on the world aeronautical scene, from 19 to 21 July, at the Fairford air base (United Kingdom).... more
ReportUS spy plane penetrated Venezuelan airspace
It has been escorted out of the border. The Ceofanb: America offends us
On July 20, the Integral Aerospace Defense Command System of the Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana intercepted a US spy plane EP-3E Aries II on the Venezuelan territory in Maiquetia. The spy plane has... more
Civil aviationRyanair launches pilot training program in Central and Eastern Europe
For more than 300 units over the next four years in Poland
Ryanair recently announced an important new training partnership with the international flight school Bartolini Air, based in Poland, for the supply of a pilot training program with Ryanair/Bartolini Air... more
CuriositiesOakland, Sommerville and San Francisco say no to facial recognition technique
Possible discriminations and privacy violations
Oakland, Sommerville and San Francisco have banned the facial recognition technique, based on artificial intelligence methods, widely used by police and airports. The system, according to the mayor of... more
PeopleYukiya Amano is dead: he was the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency
The Japanese diplomat died at the age of 73
Yukiya Amano, head of IAEA, International Atomic Energy Agency, died today, on July 22nd at 73 years old: this morning, the organization put its flag at half-mast as a sign of mourning. Last week, Amano... more
Science and technologyAirbus unveils new concept: the "bird airplane"
Fitted out of "Feathers" as a "Bird of Prey", potential expression of biomimicry
Airbus has unveiled a bird-like conceptual airliner design with the goal of motivating the next generation of aeronautical engineers, underscoring how they can make a difference by applying technologies... more
HelicoptersFirst ACH-160 helicopter order in Southeast Asia signed
It is the region’s first HCare First premium support package
Airbus Helicopters has secured an ACH-160 order from an undisclosed new customer in the Philippines, launching this new model in the Southeast Asia and Pacific region. It will be used for private and business... more
Military aviationSweden in the new Tempest plane program
The agreement with the UK for the sixth generation fighter at the "Riat 2019" has been formalized
UK Defense Minister Stuart Andrew and Swedish counterpart Peter Hultqvist have officially confirmed the signing of an agreement at the "Royal International Air Tattoo" ("RIAT") thanks to which both will... more
Civil aviationStrikes. Italian unions: the 24 national stop in all transports, 26 in the aviation sector
In Rome a protection next 24 in front of the Ministry of Transports
"National strike on 24 July in all transport sectors and 26 July in air transport". Italian unions Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti proclaimed the protest “to give support to the unitary platform of p... more
SecurityCairo (2). Italian ENAC: at the moment there is no alarm on aircraft connections
No alert from the terrorism prevention authorities
With reference to the news reported by the press on the request of the Italian National Pilots Association (ANP) to suspend flights to and from Cairo, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) announced... more
AirlinesBritish Airways suspends all flights to Cairo
Stop for a week for security reasons
British Airways has decided to suspend flights to Cairo from 20 July to 27 July and also the Lufthansa company has interrupted its flights to Egypt for one day.The decision comes following the seizure... more
Aerospace"Beyond" mission: Parmitano in space for 200 days
The world had its eyes glued to the live broadcast - VIDEO
On 20 July, at 6:28 pm, exactly 50 years after the first trip to the Moon, the "Soyuz" spaceship started marking the beginning of the "Beyond" mission. The live broadcast was also screened at the Maxxi,... more
IndustryBoeing recognizes impact on earnings of the stop B-737 MAX airplanes
And it increases costs in 2Q
Boeing announced yesterday it will recognize an impact to earnings when it releases second-quarter 2019 results on July 24. The company will record an after-tax charge of $4.9 billion ($8.74 per share)... more
AerospaceMission "Beyond" is running out: on Saturday July 20 at 6:30 pm launch
Live streaming from the Italian Space Agency - VIDEO
On Saturday 20 July at 6:28pm, Italian time, exactly 50 years after "Apollo 11" which brought the first men to the Moon, the mission "Beyond" will start: astronaut Luca Parmitano with the American Andrew... more
Military aviationPlanes. Delhi wants back the Su-57. Ready to reconsider cooperation with Moscow
For a joint production, or for the purchase
New Delhi is ready to reconsider its cooperation with Moscow for the joint production or purchase of the Su-57 Russian fifth generation fighter, after the model has been commissioned and tested by the... more
OccurrencesNordWind aircraft aborts takeoff with about 180 on board
At the Moscow-Sheremetyevo airport: passengers and crew evacuated; wounded
It happened at 00:45 this morning on July 19, when the commander of a B-737 aircraft of the NordWind Airline company bound for Yerevan had to interrupt the take-off run on the runway of the Moscow-Sheremetyevo... more
OccurrencesOut of mind passenger forces plane to reverse course
For security reasons, return to New York
A passenger began to heavily insult the crew and passengers on the plane that took off from New York's "JFK" airport and headed for Malpensa. The pilot was forced to make the decision to safeguard the... more
CuriositiesThe long beards of the hipster fashion tendency queues at the airports
Slowdowns for facial identification
To identify passengers using an electronic passport at the airport, it is increasingly required to scan their image digitally using a face recognition system: before accessing them, travellers are required... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines adds route to its network
Served by a Dreamliner plane entered recently into the fleet
News in brief. Turkish Airlines inaugurated direct flights between its base in Istanbul and the tourist destination of Bali, Indonesia last July 17, 2019. The TK066 flight recorded a load factor of 84%... more
AerospaceThe spacecraft that will bring Parmitano on the ISS is rolled out
Rituals and curiosities from the Russian cosmodrome
On July 18 at 4:00 pm, at the Russian Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the roll-out operations of of the Soyuz MS-13 were concluded. Also designated ISS flight 59S, Soyuz is a spaceflight which will... more
HelicoptersPhoto. NH-90 helicopter completes mission demonstration in Germany
Delivery by the end of 2019
Photo-news. The NH-90 "Sea Lion" helicopter successfully completed mission demonstrations for its relevant roles in the German Navy, including SAR missions, in July. Representatives of the Navy and the... more
Civil aviationFS Italiane: report and objectives 2030-2050 presented
Sustainability: ten years of important results
Over EUR 55 bn invested to improve infrastructure and services; about 20 million tons of less CO2 emitted into the atmosphere, with the people who chose the train instead of the private car; 18.5 million... more
Military aviationTrump is ready to send troops to Saudi Arabia for tensions with Iran
Satellite images about the US presence - VIDEO
The Trump administration is strengthening its controversial military relations with Saudi Arabia by preparing to send hundreds of troops into the country due to growing tensions with Iran. Five hundred... more
DefenseDigos finds also rocket launchers in hangar of the extreme right organization
Weapons probably intended for Ukrainian armed groups
The investigation continues in the hangar near the airport of Rivanazzano Terme by the Public Prosecutor's Office and by the Digos in Turin directed by Carlo Ambra in the extreme right wing circles. In... more
Civil aviationIATA: another Summer of wasted emissions and delays
Due to the air traffic control inefficiencies, according to Eurocontrol; five key points
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on European governments and air navigation service providers (ANSPs) to make urgent improvements to European air traffic management. The priority... more
AirportsAutogrill: contract in new Manchester airport terminal
The contract, duration of 5 to 7 years, includes the opening of five new concepts starting from 2020
Autogrill SpA, through its subsidiary HMSHost International, is expanding its operations in the UK after winning a contract for the opening of 5 concepts in the new “super terminal” at Manchester Airport. The... more
DefenseWashington confirms: Turkey outside the F-35 aircraft program
"The purchase of the S-400 missile system makes it impossible to participate"
"Unfortunately, Turkey's decision to purchase S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems from Russia makes it impossible to continue involvement in the F-35 program. The F-35 cannot coexist with a Russian platform... more
HelicoptersNew TH-119 helicopter certified offered for US Navy
It is manufactured and supported at Leonardo’s production facility in Philadelphia
Leonardo announced today that its TH-119 helicopter received IFR supplemental type certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The TH-119 "is the only single engine helicopter" -according... more
AirportsHeathrow Airport: passengers blocked for over 2 hours
Breaking of the baggage system caused chaos
Chaos at the Heathrow Airport due to the rupture of the baggage transport system which caused massive queues for thousands of passengers who posted their complaints on Twitter. Among these is comedian... more
AirportsAci Europe on proposal of closure of small European regional airports
Based on an erroneous interpretation of the current EU Guidelines on State aid for the aviation sector
ACI EUROPE reacted with dismay today to the call by Transport & Environment (T&E – an environmental group) for the closure of all small regional airports across Europe unable to achieve profitability w... more
Military aviationIf the US does not sell F-35s, Turkey will buy aircraft from Russia
At risk the already proven balance between Ankara, Moscow, Washington
President Trump has announced that the United States will suspend sales of F-35 aircrafts to Turkey after the arrival of Russian S-400 missile components in Ankara (see AVIONEWS). The Pentagon is concerned... more
IndustryDefense-Piaggio Aerospace: contracts signed for MB-339 aircraft engine maintenance
And spare parts for a total amount of EUR 167 million
The Italian Ministry of Defense and Piaggio Aerospace announced today that they have signed two engine maintenance and spare parts supply contracts for a total amount of EUR 167 million.The most significant... more
IndustryB-737 Max plane crashes: 50 millions to immediate support to families victims
It will be supplied very quickly the half of the 100m allocated by Boeing
Boeing announced that it has dedicated $50 million of a previously announced $100 million fund to provide near-term financial assistance to families of the victims of the Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian... more
PeopleKarrembauer is the new German Defense Minister
The appointment in the presence of Angela Merkel
Kramp Karrembauer will be the new German Defense Minister. She is the second woman to fill this role. On July 16th the ceremony was held in the presence of Michael Muller, the Mayor of Berlin, with the... more
PeopleEU Commission President elected
It is Ursula von der Leyen who takes office in November for five years; the next steps
With 383 votes in favour, the European Parliament elected Ursula von der Leyen President of the next European Commission in a secret ballot on 16 July.She is set to take office on 1 November 2019 for a... more
UAS-DronesSmall drone helicopter enters service with Armed forces of different Countries
The "Black Hornet" by Flir Systems weighs about two hectograms -VIDEO
The "Black Hornet" drone by the American Flir Systems is a kind of tiny combat helicopter that is entering service with the Armed forces of several Western countries. The UAV, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle,... more
CuriositiesDakota C-53 plane trapped from the II War on the Swiss Alps
It will emerge in 16 years and could provide information on the movements of the Gauli glacier
During the Second World War, an American military aircraft Dakota C-53 felt on the Bernese Alps in the Oberland. According to studies it will emerge from the ice in 16 years. Following the accident in... more
DefenseNuclear disarmament (2): China is not motivated to participate in Geneva
Beijing will not be there but praised for the Russia-US meeting
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang praised the initiative of an agreement about nuclear power between Russia and the United States on 17 and 18 July in Geneva (see AVIONEWS) but doesn't find... more
IndustryFirst P-8A Poseidon airplane for UK takes flight
Next step: addition of military systems - DATA SHEET
The first Boeing P-8A Poseidon for the United Kingdom Royal Air Force (RAF) took off from Renton, Wash. at 10:00 am Pacific on July 12, marking the first flight of this inaugural UK P-8A.During the 90... more
AerospaceLeonardo celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing
Looking towards Mars and the future of space exploration
“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind". These are the famous words by Neil Armstrong in occasion of the first “walk” on lunar soil on 20 July 1969. One of the greatest scientific and eng... more
AirportsAir France: new Olbia-Paris route
Scheduled until September and operated four times a week
Air France connects the Olbia-Costa Smeralda airport to Paris- "Charles de Gaulle" with four weekly flights from yesterday, July 15th and throughout the high summer season 2019. To celebrate the start... more
DefenseNuclear disarmament: first meeting between Russia and the US
On Wednesday in Geneva to lay the foundations for a new agreement
On Wednesday 17 July, the delegations of Moscow and Washington will meet in Geneva to define a pact about the restrictions for the use of nuclear power with a possible involvement of China that is currently... more
MiscellaneousThe current climate crisis like yesterday's landing on the Moon
A same cooperative spirit is needed
On July 20, 1969 NASA landed on the Moon with technological tools having lower power than today's smartphone. The company's success came during the Cold War, but despite the competition between the West... more
CuriositiesUSA: are the memorabilia of the landing on the Moon heritage of humanity?
The footsteps, flag and objects of the Apollo 11 mission on the satellite must be protected
The USA requires rules for international recognition such as "heritage of humanity" of the footprint of Neil Armstrong, of the flag and of a hundred other objects abandoned on the Moon by Armstong and... more
Aerospace"Hubble" telescope makes an unexpected discovery around a black hole
Reference models for astronomers are in crisis
On 12 July, a team of researchers from the Earth space observatory discovered an accretion disk around a small black hole: presence generally possible only with supermassive black holes. According to theoretical... more
CuriositiesMoon eclipses and passages from the ISS tonight
50 years after the Apollo 11 mission, a partially obscured moon disk
This evening, July 16th, exactly 50 years after the mission that brought the man to the Moon, the lunar disk will be partly obscured by the shadow of the Earth. A historical event celebrated with synchronicity... more
Press releaseFS Italiane: Atlantia operational partner for Alitalia
Toto, Efromovich, and Lotito excluded
The Board of Directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane, having assessed the confirmations of interest received, has today identified Atlantia as the partner to work alongside Delta Air Lines and the Ministry... more
IndustryUpdate ENAV equipment to manage Italian airspace
A five-year agreement between Leonardo and Northop Grumman
Leonardo, through its subsidiary Vitrociset, has been awarded a radio replacement contract by ENAV, the Italian air navigation services provider. The agreement is a 5-year contract to replace ground-to-air... more