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AerospaceSpaceX: Crew Dragon docks to the ISS
First US spaceship to return in orbit -VIDEO
After the launch on Saturday from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral from the same launching pad from where the Saturn V of the Apollo Mission took off, the SpaceX Falcon 9 carrier rocket brought... more
AccidentsMH390 Malaysia: will the research of the plane resume?
On March 8 (fifth anniversary) the announcement could arrive
The Malaysian government could announce the reopening of the research of the wreckage of the Boeing B-777/200ER aircraft -registration 9M-MRO- of Malaysia Airlines mysteriously disappeared during the flight... more
Civil aviationAirplane transport. From Belgium proposed for an European fuel tax
It would contain pollution, but it would disadvantage airlines
In order to "contrast" the pollution produced by air transport in Europe, more and more countries are considering the possibility of adding a surcharge for each connection, so as to encourage the airlines... more
AirportsHeathrow Airport: criticism of the construction of the third runway
A study on noise pollution belies the government one
The maps of noise pollution generated by landing and take-off aircraft on what will be the third runway at London-Heathrow airport would reveal a potential detrimental impact on people living in areas... more
AccidentsPlane crash Sala: the pilot did not have a commercial license?
Indiscretions come from the British investigating branch
David Ibbotson, the pilot of the Piper PA-46 Malibu plane crashed in the English Channel killing him and the football player Emiliano Sala on 21 January, would not have been authorized to carry paying... more
Sport aviation20th anniversary of the first round-the-world in balloon with Breitling Orbiter 3
Piccard and Jones took off from the Swiss Alpine village on March 1st, 1999
20 years ago, on March 1st 1999 at 9:09 am, Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones took off from the Swiss Alpine village of Château-d’Oex with the Breitling Orbiter 3 to attempt the first non-stop round-the-world ba... more
DefenseIndia-Pakistan: release of the captive pilot will bring back to "peace"
From Monday the airspace completely reopened
Tensions between India and Pakistan are dwindling and today the pilot of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Abhinandan Varthaman aircraft, shot down by a Pakistani missile two days ago was released and returned... more
Civil aviationEASA on FTL: improvement fatigue mitigation measures for prevention aircrew
Scientific study conducted by the European Aviation Safety Agency -ATTACHMENT
Scientific study conducted by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) recommends enhancing mitigation measures concerning flight and duty time limitations and rest requirements to prevent high fatigue... more
AirlinesJet Airways: step back from the president?
Meanwhile, another 6 planes were grounded
The founder and president of Jet Airways Naresh Goyal would have agreed to resign from his duties in the carrier in an attempt to increase the chances that the rescue agreement could be concluded, which... more
IndustryFincantieri-STX. Le Maire: "We are in favor of the merger"
"Request to EU antitrust mandatory for European rules"
The French Minister of Economy and Finance, Bruno Le Maire, speaks today at the Franco-Italian Economic Forum in Versailles, and he assured that "the merger between Stx and Fincantieri will take place",... more
AerospaceEutelsat’s KONNECT satellite successfully mated
First Spacebus Neo all-electric platformfrom TAS passes key milestone
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) announced today that the platform and payload of Eutelsat’s KONNECT communicationssatellite have been successfully mated. K... more
AccidentsAircraft crash Prime Air: difficulty to find the black boxes
These would be under many meters of mud
Investigations in order to ascertain why the aircraft Boeing B-767/300ER of Atlas Air -operated by Prime Air- crashed into the sea not far from Houston may be slow and, moreover, are likely to be influenced... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. EC continues to push for higher social standards
A report published today by the European Commission -ATTACHMENT
The European Commission has today published a report setting out a number of actions to further strengthen the social agenda in air transport. This unprecedented report highlights the main opportunities... more
Defense58th anniversary of the foundation of the Italian PAN
From the F-86E Sabre to the future of the "Frecce Tricolori" -VIDEO
58 years ago, on March 1st of 1961 at Rivolto airport (Udine, in Friuli Venezia Giulia Region), the 313rd Gruppo Addestramento Acrobatico was established, or Pattuglia Acrobatica Nazionale (PAN) also known... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo freighter network in Summer
Additional frequencies and 10% increased capacity in the 2019 schedule
Lufthansa Cargo is keeping its dense and extensive network of freighter connections flexible in line with demand in order to best meet customer requirements. Accordingly, numerous additional freighter... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM: Borne denies the possible acquisition of shares by France
French goal is avoid a confrontation with the Netherlands
The decision by the Dutch government to take over 14% of the shares of the Air France-KLM Group is destined to create a very long earthquake in relations with France and in the balance of the shareholders'... more
Civil aviationIATA urges government-industy dialogue in Mexico
The international airport was designed for 32 million passengers annually but handled 48 m in 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of Mexico to work closely with the air transport industry as it develops airport infrastructure to meet growing demand for air... more
ReportGermany: new failure in a plane used for state flights
Foreign Minister Heiko Maas blocked in Mali
New problem for a German Air Force aircraft used to transport members of the federal government. This time, it was Foreign Minister Heiko Maas who was unable to return to Berlin yesterday because the Airbus... more
DefenseDefense. 43 billion of Euro to modernize the Polish Armed Forces
Helicopters, airplanes, submarines and missile defense systems in the notebook
Defense spending in Poland is expected in the near future, so much so that minister of Defense Mariusz Blaszczak announced yesterday -speaking to the local press- that in the next 6 years Warsaw will invest... more
ConferencesICAO compliance key to African air connectivity
At the "Aviation Africa 2019 Civil Aviation Summit" in Kigali
At the "Aviation Africa 2019 Civil Aviation Summit" took place in Kigali (Ruanda) yesterday and today, ICAO affirmed that Africa’s emergence as one of the world’s fastest growing air transport markets is... more
ConferencesIATA: cooperation key to keeping aviation secure
Amid evolving threats and doubling passenger demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on industry and governments to work together more closely to keep aviation secure in the face of evolving security threats and the forecast doubling... more
IndustrySix SSJ-100 airplanes to be delivered to Thailand
SCAC signed today a contract with Kom Airlines
On February 28, 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand, the Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) signed a contract with the Thai Kom Airlines Company Limited.The contract signed requires the delivery of six SSJ-100... more
IndustryRolls-Royce leaves the race for the engine of the new Boeing aircraft?
Decision necessary to avoid new problems
Rolls-Royce seems to have decided to abandon the tender for the propulsion of the new long-range aircraft in a narrow fuselage that will be developed by Boeing. The reason -according to the British press-... more
IndustryFincantieri. "Costa Venezia" come into service, the first ship designed for the Chinese market
Built by the industry at its Monfalcone shipyard
The ship is part of an expansion plan that includes 7 new ships arriving for the Costa Group by 2023, with an investment of over 6 billion euros more
IndustryBoeing-Iag: deal for up to 42 B-777X aircraft
BA chooses the model to modernize a part of its long-haul fleet
Boeing and International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways (BA), announced the carrier has committed to purchasing up to 42 B-777X airplanes, including 18 orders and 24 options.... more
Civil aviationIndia-Pakistan: Islamabad air space is still closed
The helicopter searches of the two mountaineers dispersed on the Nanga Parbat continue
Despite the fact that today there were no clashes on the border between India and Pakistan, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Islamabad decided to maintain full closure of the airspace for all commercial... more
Civil aviationIATA launches Diversity and Inclusion Awards
Qatar Airways commits to sponsorship
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards’ to recognize and encourage industry excellence. Three categories of leadership in gender di... more
AirlinesAir Italy signs code-share agreement with Bulgaria Air
The connections between the Bulgarian cities and the Italian destinations are improved
Air Italy and Bulgaria Air have entered into a code-share partnership to offer customers enhanced connectivity between Bulgaria and eight major destinations in Italy, with effect from today.Under the agreement,... more
AirportsEgyptair to commence new Dulles Internatioanl service to Cairo
Three non-stop flights per week on B-787 Dreamliner aircraft from June
Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD) announced Tuesday that EgyptAir will begin round-trip flights to Cairo three times per week on June 3, 2019. Passengers on this new route will travel non-stop... more
ReportTrump-Kim Jong-un: a meeting that ends in nothing
Distances between the two on economic sanctions
The Hanoi summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un concluded with nothing. For the time being, the Korean peninsula will not be denuclearized, even if Trump -in the... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM: Le Maire ensures his full support for Smith
The procedure to privatize Aéroports de Paris will also start soon
Speaking ahead of tomorrow's meeting between French Finance Minister Bruno Le Marie and Dutchman Wopke Hoekstra, the government's politician Macron recalled that he will support the policies and strategies... more
DefenseRussia: Sukhoi Su-30SM and Su-35 will be standardized
Objective: reduce the production costs of aircraft
The Sukhoi Su-30SM fighter plane and the Su-35 will be standardized with regard to most of the on-board systems and armaments in such a way as to be able to reduce the cost of production, favoring the... more
IndustryFincantieri begins work in Muggiano on the first patrol vessel for Qatar
The steel cutting ceremony took place
The steel cutting ceremony of the first patrol vessel (OPV - Off-shore Patrol Vessel) ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition programme, took place... more
AccidentsAeroméxico aircraft crash: the cause was a pilots error
Situation has not been well managed and understood -ATTACHMENT
To cause the accident -miraculously without victims- of the aircraft Embraer ERJ-190 -registration XA-GAL- of Aeroméxico at Durango airport, which ended off-piste during take-off, was a cause of two events:... more
AccidentsNepal: an AS-350 Écureuil helicopter crashed
6 people died on board, including the Minister of Civil Aviation
An Airbus Helicopters AS-350 Écureuil -registration 9N-AMI- of Air Dynasty crashed today in Nepal near Pathibhara, killing 6 people on board including the Nepalese Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil... more
ReportNanga Parbat: impossible to send a helicopter to search Nardi and Ballard
Pakistan airspace closed after clashes with India
The clashes between India and Pakistan are putting in serious danger not only the stability of the region (see AVIONEWS), but also the research operations of Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard or the two climbers... more
Finance and economyFincantieri: the stock flies on the stock market after +15.9% yesterday
Value growth continues today as well
Yesterday evening the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Labor and Economic Development, Luigi Di Maio, returned to the topic concerning the possible renewal of the Fincantieri summit, explaining that... more
IndustryAirbus publishes agenda for 2019 Annual General Meeting
Resolutions include appointment of CEO-designate Guillaume Faury to Board
Airbus has published the agenda for its 2019 Annual General Meeting on 10 April, with resolutions including the appointment of Guillaume Faury as Executive Member of the Board of Directors (see AVIONEWS).Shareholder... more
IndustryIt will be from Australia the new combat drone?
It can have a decisive weight on the international market (also for the Tempest)
During the "Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition" the US company Boeing presented the mock-up of a combat drone (UCAV, Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle) developed entirely... more
IndustryATR: partnership with AviAssist
The industry strengthens flight safety awareness with the organisation in Africa
ATR signed a partnership agreement with AviAssist, the independent non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting African aviation safety. Through this partnership, the company continues to strengthen... more
PeopleIATA names Ma Tao Regional VP for North Asia
Effective from 1 March 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it is appointing Ma Tao as its Regional Vice President (RVP) for North Asia effective from 1 March 2019.He joins IATA from the Civil Aviation... more
Military aviationLockheed Martin: problem decrease the operating cost of the F-35 aircraft
Too many delays in funding storage centers for spare parts
Lockheed Martin Vice President and General Manager of F-35 Lightning II program Greg Ulmer talking to the press on the sidelines of the air show being held in Avalon, Australia, has specified that the... more
Fair and showsMoU signed for C-27J airplane through life support in New Zealand
Between Leonardo and Northrop Grumman Australia at the "Avalon Air Show"
Leonardo and Northrop Grumman Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during "Avalon Air Show" (see AVIONEWS) to partner on C-27J through life support services in New Zealand. Under the... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM: the Dutch government will purchase 14% of shares
"Surprise" move announced yesterday by the finance minister
In order to balance the influence that the French government has on Air France-KLM, the Dutch Finance Minister Wopke Hoekstra explained yesterday that Amsterdam will also buy the shares of the Air Group... more
DefenseIndia-Pakistan: two airplanes of Indian Air Force have been shot down
Gunfigths also on the ground
The tension between India and Pakistan continues to rise after yesterday the Delhi Air Force carried out an air raid in Pakistani Kashmir against a training camp for a jihadist group, which caused the... more
IndustryAir Vanuatu selects A-220 plane
For major fleet expansion
Air Vanuatu, the national flag carrier of the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, has signed a firm order with Airbus for four A-220s (two A-220/100s and two A-220/300s). Its first ever order with the industry... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. Italian unions: 4 hour strike next March 25
The protest will involve different categories of employees
"On Monday, March 25, 4 hours of national strike in air transport". The Italian unions (Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti and Ugl Trasporto Aereo) to announce jointly, explaining that "the situation of... more
Military aviationSerbia. Vulin: "We must re-arm ourselves to guarantee peace"
The MiG-29 aircraft acquisition program has been completed
The Minister of Defense of Serbia Aleksandar Vulin on the sidelines of the ceremony for the delivery of the four Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29 aircraft purchased by Belarus -speaking to "Rtv Pink"- explained... more
ReportTrump-Kim Jong-un. Scheduled for the future another 3 meetings
It will be used to end any diatribe between the two countries
Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow in Hanoi, Vietnam, it will be -according to the South Korean press- the second (the first was that one in Singapore) of five meetings between US President Donald Trump... more
IndustryAirbus: Faury will unify the executive boards?
At the moment there are 4 and make the decision-making process slow
The next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the European aerospace company Airbus Guillaume Faury, would be thinking -according to the specialized press- of unifying the company Executive Comittees, in order... more