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Tilt-rotorsBoeing: new V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft plant
It will also house fuselage production for Armed Forces and international customers
Boeing, the US Marine Corps, US Air Force and US Navy announced the transformation of a 350,000-square-foot facility outside Philadelphia into a modern factory where company employees will build fuselages... more
AirlinesAir Italy reinforces its code-share agreements
And new routes
Air Italy announces that two of its code-share agreements have been expanded in order to include further new destinations and travel opportunities for its passengers.With effect from today, the code-share... more
AirlinesBangkok Airways and Turkish Airlines: code-share partnership
Started yesterday
Short news. Turkish Airlines (TK) and Bangkok Airways have announced a new code-share partnership, which provides their passengers with connections from Turkey to destinations in Thailand and other cities... more
Discussions"Oshkosh 2019": fact and figures for a record year
AVIONEWS was present at the event
AVIONEWS was present at the "Experimental Aircraft Association Air Venture" which took place from July 22 to 28, 2019 at Oshkosh, in Wisconsin.Some fact and figures about the event in brief:Attendance:... more
AirlinesAir France and Paris Aéroport: cooperation to ensure baggage tracking
Thanks to the innovative RFID technology
As from 2020, Air France will ensure baggage tracking at Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" airport using tags equipped with RFID chips in cooperation with Paris Aéroport. It is one of the very first airlines... more
ConferencesCooperation delivers enhanced ICAO compliance and sustainable aviation development
The opening of the 2019 symposium in Phuket
ICAO Council President Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu declares that the UN agency’s "No Country Left Behind" initiative has successfully resulted in heightened cooperation with States and established a crucial m... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: BoD approves results at 30 June 2019
Strong performance at airports - ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA, which convened today, has reviewed and approved the consolidated results at 30 June 2019.The highlights are:Revenue up 4.3% to €2.3 billionRobust like for like r... more
PeopleAirbus DS announces new appointments
From next October 1st
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) has appointed Julian Whitehead Executive Vice-President Global Business and Strategic Programmes, effective 1 October 2019. Currently, he is serving as Executive Vice-President... more
AirportsTrapani airport opens to the trade of the East
Hellofly will fly from Birgi to Naples and Tirana as of September
New routes designed specifically for managers, entrepreneurs and to manage their mid-week business trips between Sicily, Campania and Albania starting from September 20 from "Vincenzo Florio" in Trapani-Birgi.... more
DefenseChina: helicopters, armored vehicles and 190,000 agents in Guangdong
The 70th anniversary exercises worry: possible repression in Hong Kong
On Tuesday July 30, in Southern China at Guangdong province, 190,000 police officers, armored vehicles and helicopters were mobilized in preparation for the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the... more
AerospaceOn August 6: launch of the EDRS satellite
Assembled to the rocket
On August 6 the EDRS-C satellite will be launched from the European spaceport of Kourou, in French Guyana, aboard an Ariane 5 rocket. On July 30, the assembly of the EDRS was carried out, which arises... more
DefenseIran wants to further reduce its nuclear commitments
Zarif: Europe must respect the agreements and take a stand against the US
In a conference on July 31, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated that as long as Europe does not take a clear stance towards the United States, Iran will go ahead with the reduction of... more
IndustryAircalin takes delivery of its first A-330neo aircraft
The second plane joining the fleet later in 2019 -DATA SHEET
New Caledonia’s Aircalin has taken delivery of its first of two A-330/900 at a delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France, with the second aircraft joining the fleet later in 2019, replacing its existing t... more
Finance and economyAirplanes-helicopters. Airbus reports 1H2019 results
The highlights - ATTACHMENT
Airbus reported Half-Year (H1) 2019 consolidated financial results and maintained its guidance for the full-year.The highlights are: Commercial aircraft environment robustH1 financials mainly reflect A... more
AirlinesAir France: evolution of the Group's aircraft fleet
Important decisions of the board of directors
The Air France-KLM Board of Directors approved several strategic decisions concerning the development of the Air France fleet, following a meeting on July 30, 2019.These decisions reflect the Group's focus... more
Military aviationPutin will send more than 100 military aircraft and helicopters to the Crimea
A spectacular demonstration of Russian strength - VIDEO
A spectacular military exercise is scheduled for August 6: more than 100 aircraft between aeronautical airplanes and helicopters and Russian missile defense forces will simulate the attack of a hypothetical... more
DefenseNorth Korea: two more missiles to warn Seoul
From Wonsan to "the East Sea"
Kim Jong Un launched two more short-range balistic missiles from the Kalma area near Wonsan towards the "East Sea", the name with which the South Koreans identify the Mar of Japan, less than a week after... more
DefenseUN calls for a truce to the war in Libya
Hit civil infrastructures. Salvini said: the silence of the international organizations is unacceptable
On July 28, UN envoy Ghassan Salamè and general Khalifa Haftar met to discuss the latest developments in Libya and ways to revive peace and dialogue. Despite the invitation to respect international humanitarian... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM signs commitment for A-220 aircraft
A MoU for 60 airplanes
The Air France–KLM Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 60 A-220/300 aircraft to modernise its fleet. By acquiring the industry’s single-aisle airplane, the airline will benefit fro... more
VideoAVIONEWS was present at the 50th anniversary of "EAA Air Venture" in Oshkosh
Report of the most important aviation event in the world - VIDEO AVIONEWS
AVIONEWS was present at the "Experimental Aircraft Association Air Venture", the largest gathering of aviation enthusiasts and "air show" in the world, which took place from July 22 to 28, 2019 at Oshkosh,... more
CuriositiesANA carries the Olympic flame
And it becomes a support partner for the "Tokyo 2020" Olympics Games
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has signed an agreement with the organizing committee of the "Tokyo 2020" Olympic and Paralympic Games to become a "Supporting Partner" of the Olympic torch relay. The carrier... more
AirportsNew cargo-passenger routes to Greece
The launch press conference will take place tomorrow in Bari
Aeroporti di Puglia announces that a press conference will be held tomorrow on Thursday August 1st at the "Karol Wojtyla" airport in Bari to present the new routes to Greece, as part of the cross-border... more
AerospaceAirbus brings a SMILE to ESA
It will study the interaction between the solar wind and Earth's magnetosphere
Airbus has been selected by the European Space Agency to build the European component of the SMILE satellite (Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer). SMILE will be the first joint satellite... more
PeopleMunich Airport Supervisory Board announces new President and CEO
It is Jost Lammers for a five year term
Short news. Munich Airport’s Supervisory Board has selected Jost Lammers (52) as the airport's next president and CEO. He has been appointed for a five-year term effective as of January 1, 2020. He will s... more
AirportsNew operator concession for Sofia Airport
For Meridiam, Strabag and Munich Airport
Munich Airport and Meridiam, jointly with Strabag, have been awarded with the Sofia Airport Concession by decision of the Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communications. As of yesterday,... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: results at 30 June 2019
Orders +34% - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened today under the Chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, examined and unanimously approved the results of the first half 2019.1H 2019 results again in line with expectationsNew... more
DefensePlanes. Russia-India sign for supply guided missiles
To arm Delhi's fighters
The spokesperson of the Russian Federal Service for technical-military cooperation informs today that Russia has signed an agreement with India for the supply of a thousand air-to-air and ground-to-air... more
Finance and economyLufthansa Group: results in the second quarter
The highlights -ATTACHMENT
Lufthansa Group unveils today the results in the second quarter.The highlights are:Long-haul business sees further growthLufthansa Technik increases resultsNetwork Airlines and Eurowings substantially... more
IndustryBritish Airways receives first A-350/1000 aircraft
BA celebrates its 100th anniversary this year
British Airways (BA) has taken delivery of its first A-350/1000 at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France, making it the first operator of the larger A-350/1000 in International Airlines Group (IAG).... more
AirlinesTap Air Portugal continues to grow
Eight million passengers transported in the first half of 2019
Tap Air Portugal carried around 8 million passengers (7.9 million) in the first six months of the year, recording a growth of 4.8% compared to the previous year.The carrier has seen an increase in the... more
Sport aviationIn France the dream of the "Baron in the trees"
More than 1000 balloonist pilots to enter the "Guinness Book of Records" - VIDEO
From July 26 to August 4, over 1000 hot air balloon pilots gathered in Hagéville in France for the "Grand est mondial air ballons": today on July 29, 500 balloons from around the world will try to enter t... more
DefenseChina reveals its political strategy in a white paper
"We will not attack unless we are attacked"
After China's statements on July 16 not to find reasons for participating in the Geneva nuclear meeting (see AVIONEWS), Beijing revealed its nuclear strategy and the size of its army in a white paper entitled... more
AirportsStar Alliance and Nec Corporation sign partnership agreement
To improve passenger experience through biometric data recognition technology
Short news. Star Alliance and NEC Corporation signed a partnership agreement to develop a biometric data-based identification platform that will significantly improve the travel experience for frequent... more
IndustryAer Lingus receives the A-321LR airplane
The first of eight aircraft -DATA SHEET
Ireland’s national carrier Aer Lingus has taken delivery of its first of eight A-321LR aircraft, becoming the first airline in International Airlines Group (IAG) to operate the type. The aircraft on l... more
Military aviationSu-57 aircraft: first deliveries in 2019
The Moscow defense has ordered 76 units - VIDEO
According to a note released today on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Sukhoi (born in 1939 as Sukhoi Design Bureau), which confirmed the start of mass production of Su-57 fighter airplanes, the... more
DefenseUK: Premier Johnson will create the first department for veterans
The former official Johnny Mercer will be the minister - VIDEO
Boris Johnson announced on July 28 the creation of the first British department for military veterans, and appointed as Minister Johnny Mercer, ex-Army officer, front-line soldier and deputy. The department... more
ReportBrazil, Hollywood robbery at the airport: one person arrested
The security company: we had completed the delivery
On Sunday July 28th, Brazilian police said they had arrested one of the people responsible for the theft of 718 kg of gold worth $ 29 million which took place on July 25th in cinematic mode at the international... more
DefenseIsrael: "invisible" fighters in Iran and new "Arrow-3" missile tests
Hard blow to Tehran who does not give up. Arrival of a new ship from the UK - VIDEO
It was released only last Friday on July 26 thanks to some Iranian officials who made secret revelations to the Arab press, the news that in 2018 Israeli F-35 "Adir" fighters penetrated several times in... more
AirportsTechnological renewal of Barcelona airport car parks
Software, hardware and accesses updated
Aena has assigned the technical renewal of park systems of the Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Came Parkare, a Came group company specialized in the design of advanced parking management systems, which as... more
ReportUK: Planes and trains in chaos: cancellations for the climate
Expectations lasting even 10 hours
While in Italy a 4-hour strike by the Alitalia company has just taken place that caused the cancellation of all flight connections from 10 am to 2 pm, in Great Britain passengers were stuck for hours at... more
ReportBrazil, Hollywood robbery at the Airport
Thieves stole 752 kg of gold disguised as policemen - VIDEO
A gang of thieves disguised as policemen organized a coup at the Garulhos airport on July 25 in São Paulo, Brazil. The armed with automatic rifles bandits entered the airport aboard two military police j... more
DefenseNorth Koreas' Kim says missiles launch is a warning
Demonstration of strength for South Korea and the United States
On 25 July the explanation for the launch of the two missiles to the Sea of Japan came by North Korea (see AVIONEWS). According to the official press agency, it was a "show of force" a "solemn warning"... more
PeopleATR appoints David Brigante SVP Programs and Customer Services
And it moves Operations up as new Function
David Brigante, 59, has been nominated SVP Programs and Customer Services of ATR, starting August 1st 2019. He will be reporting to the CEO, Stefano Bortoli. He will be succeeding Tom Anderson, who will... more
DefenseBulgaria, Radev vetoes the purchase of new American fighter planes
Today the subject of a new vote in Parliament
On Tuesday 23 July, the Bulgarian president and former military pilot Rumen Radev has vetoed the contract for Sofia to purchase new eight American F-16 fighters for an amount of $ 1.26 billion. From a... more
AerospacePhoto. JUICE starts its journey on Earth
The satellite’s inner structure is ready to be shipped
Airbus Defence and Space has completed the first step in the construction of the inner structure of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) JUICE satellite. This is the beginning of its Earthly journey through d... more
AerospaceTelecommunications module ready for Euclid satellite integration
European mission will study dark energy and matter across the Universe
Thales Alenia Space (TAS) in Spain has delivered the communicationsmodule for the Euclid satellite to TAS’s Turin plant, where it will be integrated withthe service module. Euclid is a European Space A... more
AccidentsNo collision of planes on the Maddalena hill
These were two different incidents
On July 25 the sub-prefect of Barcelonnette, Carine Roussel, denied the news that on July 24 two tourist aircraft had collided and then fell on the Maddalena hill. In reality they were two distinct accidents... more
CuriositiesExtreme heat in Europe: the energy radiates the Earth
Spectacular images from the satellite
Europe is experiencing this week extreme heat and the Space satellites of the European Space Agency (ESA) are measuring the energy radiating from the Earth. With the data reported by "Sea land", the radiometer... more
AerospaceAerospace. Protom-Embraer agreement: new employees in Brazil
Eighty units in the subsidiary Ambra by 2022
Protom's new framework agreement with Embraer, a contract that will see eighty new Protom resources committed by 2022. The first year of activity in Brazil of the Protom Group therefore concludes with... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific completes acquisition of HK Express Airways
It will continue to operate as an autonomous low-cost
Cathay Pacific announces that it has completed the acquisition of Hong Kong Express Airways (HK Express). It is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific.Leading the HK Express team as CEO is Ronald... more