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HelicoptersNew contract for the purchase of AW-169 and AW-139 helicopters
Signed between Weststar Aviation Services and Leonardo at "Lima 2019"
Weststar Aviation Services, a reference regional off-shore helicopter transportation services provider, and Leonardo signed a contract –valued at around 50 million euros- for three new-generation AW-169 a... more
AerospaceNASA. Pence: "We will return to the Moon by 2024"
Announcement of the vice president shortening the time
At the end of last night's meeting of the US National Space Council, US Vice President Mike Pence announced to the press that "the policy and goal of our administration is to bring the astronauts back... more
Civil aviationUSA: today hearing in the Senate for the Boeing B-737 MAX aircraft
The FAA acting administration and the president of the NTSB will speak
While today Boeing will present the software update for the B-737 MAX aircraft, US senators will conduct a hearing with the FAA's interim administrator (Federal Aviation Administration) Daniel Elwell (see... more
AccidentsMalaysia plane: first trilateral to try to resolve case MH17
Identify who actually fired the missile
The Dutch, Australian and Russian government officials held a meeting to try to identify the person responsible for the shooting down of the Boeing B-777/200ER aircraft -with 9M-MRD registration- of Malaysia... more
AerospaceIndia. Modi: "We are a space superpower"
Successfully destroyed a satellite with a missile
In a message to the Nation the Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the success of a missile test that killed a satellite in the low Earth orbit, in an exercise that makes India the fourth country in... more
AirlinesJet Airways: declaration on its situation
The flights operated as scheduled and those cancelled
Jet Airways intends to specify in a note that "it wishes to clarify and assure its passengers that flights from Amsterdam and Paris continue to operate as scheduled. In partnership with Air France/KLM,... more
Civil aviationSouthwest Airlines: engine problem of a B-737 MAX 8 aircraft
Emergency landing shortly after take-off
New problem for a Boeing B-737 MAX 8 aircraft of Southwest Airlines that yesterday had to make an emergency landing at Orlando airport, from where it took off for Victorville in California. A repositioning... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines "is the new spirit of Africa"
The press release signed by the CEO of the Group
We receive and publish the press release signed by Tewolde Gebre Mariam, Group CEO, Ethiopian Airlines, on the situation following the plane crash."It has been more than two weeks since the tragic crash... more
Civil aviationFAA will change the aviation safety approach by July 2019
Dan Elwell will ask for a reform to evolve the institution
Tomorrow the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator Dan Elwell will conduct a hearing before the Senate subcommittee on trade during which he will talk about when Boeing B-737 MAX planes... more
Civil aviationBoeing: anti-stall system will be deactivated in case of different readings
Rumors about some improvements to the B-737 MAX software
Among the software corrections made (see AVIONEWS) from Boeing to its B-737 MAX planes -according to rumors reported by the US press- there will be a modification that automatically deactivates the anti-stall... more
AirportsLeonardo. Two contracts signed in airport logistics sector
For a total value of over 100 million euros
Leonardo has signed two new contracts in Europe in the airport logistics sector with a total value of over 100 million euros. The projects will see Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) revamped at Geneva Airport,... more
Civil aviationB-737 MAX: China suspends request for aircraft airworthiness certification
A team of experts will be sent by CAAC to check the status of the investigation
After being the first regulatory agency to ground Boeing B-737 MAX aircraft, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) decided to suspend also the aircraft airworthiness certification since there... more
Military aviationMorocco: $ 4.8 billion agreement for 25 F-16 aircraft
Agreement that also covers armaments and upgrades of those already in the fleet
According to "Arab News", the US Department of State has authorized Morocco to place an order for 25 new Lockheed Martin F-16C/D combat aircraft, in an agreement that would also provide for the update... more
Civil aviationEuropean Parliament backs proposal to end switch between summer and winter time
2021 could be the last year with a seasonal time change in the EU
Member states will keep their right to decide on their time zone more
Press releaseEP approves new copyright rules for the internet
The MEPs adopted the directive by 348 in favour, 274 against and 36 abstentions
Creatives and news publishers will be empowered to negotiate with internet giants thanks to new copyright rules which also contain safeguards on freedom of expression.MEPs adopted the directive in plenary... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers the 500th Phenom 300 series aircraft
This milestone model is E (Enhanced), the newest edition of the light jet
Embraer has delivered the 500th Phenom 300 series business jet. According to General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) reports, the Phenom 300 is one of business jet models to reach this milestone... more
AerospaceRoscosmos. Rogozin: "We work to create a fixed lunar base"
Program that will complement the one for the new space station
The Russian space agency (Roscosmos) among the objectives for the future has the collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to build the Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway,... more
AirlinesAsiana Airlines: the economic situation of the carrier worsens
Profits decreased and net loss increased in 2018
After one of the independent auditors had not signed the Asiana Airlines 2018 budget, the same South Korean carrier revised its accounts and explained that the annual loss for the past year has increased... more
AccidentsEthiopian plane accident: preliminary report will be published this week
First step towards the truth
Three weeks after the accident of the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing B-737 MAX 8 aircraft crashed last March 10, shortly after take-off from Addis Ababa airport, it should be published a preliminary report... more
Civil aviation290+10 aircraft ordered between A-320 and A-350 XWB
China and Airbus expand partnership in civil aviation
Airbus and China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) signed a General Terms Agreement (GTA) covering the purchase by Chinese airlines of a total of 300 aircraft. The GTA was signed in Paris, France... more
HelicoptersLeonardo: Korea and Malaysia add fire-fighting helicopters
AW-189s delivered to Malaysian and Seoul Fire Departments with Japan to follow
With deliveries across Asia Pacific the Leonardo AW-189 super medium helicopter is becoming the referencein the firefighting market. The Malaysia Fire and Rescue Department (Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat... more
IndustryMacron-Xi Jinping: 30 billion euros for 300 Airbus aircraft (2)
Today summit with Merkel and Juncker
The European visit of the Chinese President Xi Jinping continues, and he met yesterday in Paris his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron. With him Xi Jinping signed a series of agreements including one in... more
Aerospace"Brexit" preparedness (2): removal of Galileo back-up sites from UK continues
Daily news by European Commission
As part of its "Brexit" preparedness work, the Commission is taking the necessary operational steps to ensure business continuity and preserve the security of the Galileo satellite navigation system after... more
SecurityBoeing (2) calls on the sector for information sessions B-737 MAX plane
Invitations sent to pilots, technicians, regulators and operators
The US industry Boeing reports in a brief note that it has "invited more than 200 pilots of carriers, technical managers and regulators to an information session at Renton this Wednesday. The session is... more
HelicoptersHelicopter assembly and support and training services
Jv signed between Leonardo and Algerian Ministry of National Defence
Leonardo and the Algerian Ministry of National Defence announced today the establishment of a joint-venture for the local assembly, sale and support of its helicopters for various applications. The joint-venture... more
Discussions"Brexit": EU completes preparations
For possible “no-deal” scenario on 12 April
As it is increasingly likely that the United Kingdom will leave the European Union without a deal on 12 April, the European Commission has today completed its “no-deal” preparations.At the same time, it... more
AerospaceNASA: news on the future of SLS will be published this week
It will probably remain central to future explorations of the Moon and Mars
During this week the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) should announce if it will slow down the development of the Space Launch System rocket by deciding to use commercial launchers... more
DefenseIndia: order for new fighter planes in 2020?
After the elections, the go-ahead by the Ministry of Defense
The plan for the acquisition of 114 fighter planes for the Indian Air Force is getting closer to being approved, as the list of minimum requirements for the aircraft would have been sent to the Delhi Ministry... more
Military aviationRAF: the first Boeing E-7A Wedgetail aircraft for 2023
Acquisition program will continue despite criticism
The Royal Air Force (RAF) in the near future will renew its fleet of early warning and control aircraft (AEW&C, Airborne Early Warning & Control), currently composed of the dated Boeing E-3D Sentry, with... more
ConferencesICAO SG: future capacity challenges for European and North Atlantic air transport
Fang Liu welcomed the newly appointed ICAO EUR/NAT Regional Director
ICAO Secretary General (SG) Fang Liu discussed a range of pressing air transport priorities earlier last week with the assembled Directors General of Civil Aviation for the 56 ICAO European and North... more
AirlinesJet Airways: the solution for the carrier within this week
The president and founder should resign from any office
Jet Airways president and founder Naresh Goyal should resign from his office in these days and also leave the airline's Board of Directors to try to pave the way for a bailout by the State-owned State... more
ReportVenezuela: two Russian military planes landed
The Chief of Staff of the Army and 100 soldiers were present
An Ilyushin Il-62 and an Antonov An-124 planes of the Russian Air Force landed on Saturday in the Caracas airport where they carried the Chief of Staff of the Army accompanied by about 100 soldiers and... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: inconvenience due to personnel strike of Alitalia
95 flights cancelled - ATTACHMENT
The strike in the air transport sector scheduled for today, March 25 (see AVIONEWS) will create many inconveniences for passengers, especially for those who have booked a flight with Alitalia that in the... more
Civil aviationB-737 MAX airplane: still work for software and pilot training
US carriers cancel flights until the end of April
Technicians from American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United went to the Boeing B-737 MAX aircraft production plant last Saturday to be able to have initial explanations about the software update... more
HelicoptersSB>1 DEFIANT helicopter achieves first flight
The aircraft is developed by Sikorsky (LM) and Boeing -VIDEO
The Sikorsky-Boeing SB>1 DEFIANT helicopter achieved first flight yesterday at Sikorsky's West Palm Beach, Florida site. This aircraft, developed by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, and Boeing, will... more
AirportsAci Europe: passenger traffic growth further softens in January
Freight keeps falling
European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for January 2019, during which average passenger traffic in geographical Europe grew by +4.2% compared with the same mont... more
IndustryMBDA: more cooperation to keep growing
Crucial theme for the future of the European missile company
Reinforcing investments in next-generation technologies and creating high-level products for the armed forces are the main themes for MBDA to remain competitive and continue to grow in the global missile... more
IndustryAll Nippon Airways receives first A-380 aircraft
The airplane has a premium configuration with 520 passengers
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has taken delivery of its first A-380 at a special ceremony in Toulouse, becoming the 15th operator of the passenger aircraft. The delivery ceremony was attended by ANA H... more
AirlinesAsiana Airlines: 2018 budget not signed by one of the auditors
It could open up scenarios of uncertainty for the carrier
The second South Korean carrier for the number of passengers carried, Asiana Airlines, explained that one of the independent auditors (Asiana Samil PwC) did not sign the 2018 financial statements due to... more
AerospacePrisma (2). Vega: 14th launch, an all Italian mission
The launcher built by Avio
Italy is behind tonight’s 14th successful VEGA space launcher mission, built by Avio. At about 3AM tonight, the rocket produced in Colleferro, near Rome, took off from the space base in French Guiana, b... more
AerospacePrisma satellite launched (Italian Asi): take-off aboard Vega launcher
It will provide hyperspectral images of Earth -VIDEO
Starting tonight Italy’s PRISMA satellite has begun its mission orbiting Earth. Its hyperspectral eyes will soon observe and acquire new images of Earth giving insight into its natural resources. PRISMA i... more
Science and technologyTAS takes 3D printing into series production
To make components for telecommunications satellites on an electric platform
Thales Alenia Space (TAS) first used additive manufacturing a few years ago with the 3D-printed aluminum antenna brackets for the TürkmenÄlem/MonacoSAT satellite, launched in 2015, and the polymer tu... more
PeopleLufthansa Cargo: J. Florian Pfaff changes to Asia
Current VP Germany to take over management in Asia
Predecessor Frank Naeve changes to Lufthansa German Airlines in New York more
AirlinesB-737 MAX 8: Garuda in negotiations with Boeing to cancel the order
It would be practically impossible for several reasons
Garuda Indonesia -according to the US press- wrote to Boeing to explaine the willingness to cancel the order made for 49 B-737 MAX 8 worth $ 4.9 billion. Of these, only one was delivered by the aerospace... more
AerospaceItalian ASI: Giorgio Saccoccia will be the new president
The engineer is also highly respected by Roberto Battiston
The possibility that the engineer Giorgio Saccoccia will be appointed, these days, as the new President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) is increasingly concrete. The choice is up to the Minister of Education,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: partners are sought for 45% of shares
Losses in 2018 would have been limited, but EBIT still negative by 400 million
If Delta Air Lines' willingness to take 10% of the shares of the Alitalia carrier is confirmed, Ferrovie dello Stato and the Government will need to find other partners who can acquire the remaining 45%... more
IndustryBoeing (2): a warning light will alert pilots in case of an error
It will be installed on all B-737 MAX products
The news that Boeing will be introduced on its B-737 MAX aircraft not only software and specific training for all pilots, because an extra warning light will be installed in the cockpit to allert the crew... more
Civil aviationRyanair. Jacobs: "Nothing changes for the B-737 MAX 200 aircraft"
They will remain the cornerstone for modernizing the fleet
Despite the two incidents involving the Boeing B-737 MAX 8 aircraft, Ryanair's plans to purchase the model (in the MAX 200 version) have not changed and are unlikely to change, especially because using... more
Civil aviationGermany: software failure at Frankfurt ACC
DFS Reduce air traffic over the affected area
A problem with the software of the Frankfurt Area Control Center (ACC) forced the German flight assistance service (DFS) to reduce the number of planes in flight in most of the country this afternoon,... more
Military aviationUS: 4 billion to Boeing for 78 F / A-18E / F Super Hornet aircraft
Delivery schedule will be completed by April 2024
Boeing awarded a new contract for the US Armed Forces after the others signed in recent months, in a series of agreements that prompted the Pentagon to also open an inquiry into the current Acting Secretary... more