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Finance and economyEmbraer presents preliminary forecast for 2019 and 2020
At a meeting with investors at the NYSE -ATTACHMENT
Embraer presented yesterday its preliminary forecast for 2019 and 2020 at a meeting with investors at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). For 2019, the company expects to deliver between 85 and 95 commercial... more
DefenseUSA: Trump will announce the new missile defense plan today
Possible funding for the development of space laser weapons
Today at 11 in Washington -17 in Italy- the President of the United States Donald Trump will announce -according to the US press- the program to strengthen missile defense, in key anti-Iran, Russia and... more
AirlinesNorwegian Air: closure of some flights and hubs
Among the cuttings there is also that of the Rome-Fiumicino airport
Economic problems continue also for the low-cost carrier Norwegian Air, which is expected to cut some connections and bases in some European and US airports in the near future. A decision explained to... more
AirlinesJet Airways: a debt restructuring plan is being examined
It presented to creditors, with Etihad guarantee
From the Indian state bank they assured that the future of Jet Airways -even less in the short term- could be safe, because the carrier's creditors would be considering a corporate and financial restructuring... more
IndustryAirbus. Enders: "There will not be a hard Brexit"
Reassurance coming from the CEO of the European aerospace company
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the European aerospace company Airbus Tom Enders tried to reassure -speaking to the US press- who fear a Brexit without agreement. During a conference call to announce... more
AirlinesJet Airways: Etihad next to take over 49% of the carrier
First step towards the acquisition of the majority
Jet Airways would be dealing with its creditors so as to solve the problems related to the debt, also because Etihad Airways seem intent on increasing the shareholding to 49%. According to "CNBC-TV 18"... more
Civil aviationUS Shutdown: FAA precepts 1700 employees
Necessary to maintain the security of air transport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recalled 1700 safety inspectors to deal with the continuation of the government shutdown. The goal of this injunction, for inspectors and engineers, is to... more
UAS-DronesUkraine: order of drones (also armed) from Turkey?
It could increase the capabilities of the Kiev armed forces
Ukraine would be close to -according with local press- to sign a contract to purchase 6 drones (UAV, unmanned aerial vehicle) Bayraktar TB-2 from Turkey, but not only in the ISR version (Intelligence,... more
UAS-DronesUSA: problems with the many sales of Chinese drones
How to face a future of armed UAVs? -ATTACHED
In a report published by the Department of Defense, with title "Assessment on U.S. Defense Implications of China’s Expanding Global Access", what emerges is that Beijing is increasing in a drastic way t... more
DefenseDefense. Bulgaria: today the parliamentary vote on the purchase of F-16 aircraft
President Radev still criticizes the acquisition
Sofia parliament will vote today on the proposed acquisition of Lockheed Martin F-16 combat aircraft from the United States, at the end of a selection process that has been the subject of much criticism... more
DefenseRussia: will there be a new contract for 13 Su-57 aircraft?
Motor developments will continue for the future
The second contract to produce 13 new fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57 fighter aircraft will be signed next year, so as to allow United Aircraft Corporation to continue working on the development of high-tech... more
AirlinesNon-stop from Hamburg Airport to Lake Constance
SUN-AIR celebrated inaugural flight for daily service to Friedrichshafen
The Danish airline, SUN-AIR, returned to Hamburg Airport this week with two daily flights to Friedrichshafen. SUN-AIR has been active in regional air transport for 40 years, and has been a British Airways... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo: other freighter aircraft to AeroLogic fleet
Four new B-777F airplanes in 2019
Lufthansa Cargo will take delivery of a fourth brand-new freighter in the current calendar year. The 777F freighter will be leased from Boeing and operated by AeroLogic (3S) at Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ).... more
Finance and economyDelta Air Lines announces December quarter and FY 2018
The highlights
Delta Air Lines reported yesterday financial results for the December quarter and full year 2018. The highlights are:December quarter 2018 GAAP pre-tax income of $1.3 billion, net income of $1.0 billion... more
CuriositiesChang'e 4: sprouted cotton seeds on the Moon
Successful first part of the experiment
The Chinese probe Chang'e 4 -the first to land on the Moon's hidden face- successfully completed one of the experiments for which it was designed, succeeding in sprouting some cotton seeds on the lunar... more
AirlinesJet Airways (2). Qatar Airways will not partecipate
The CEO al-Baker explains the reasons
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al-Baker denied the rumors regarding a possible participation of the carrier in the rescue of Jet Airways, specifying that it will not be done since a substantial part of the shares... more
IndustryMC-21: airplane will receive certifications in 2020
Composite materials will remain, but it will be Russian
According to what said -at "Rossiya-24"- the President of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Yuri Slyusar, the Irkut MC-21 passenger plane should be certified to fly by the European Aviation Safety Agency... more
IndustryUS Shutdown (2): problems also for aircraft certifications
It blocks the B-737 MAX deliveries to American Airlines
Among the problems related to air transport resulting from shutdown is the fact that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has suspended the approval for the delivery of aircraft and for the opening... more
IndustryFincantieri to build a new ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The third unit of the Explorer class is the tenth vessel in the order book to be built for the NCL group
Fincantieri and the US Group Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. signed a contract for the construction of one new ultra-luxury cruise ship for the Regent Seven Seas Cruises brand to be delivered in 2023.... more
IndustryAirbus A-220: aim to reduce the cost of the aircraft
Increase international appeal and avoid new financial problems
The European aerospace company Airbus is trying to put pressure on suppliers of materials and parts for the A-220 aircraft, in order to reduce the costs related to the construction of the former Bombardier... more
AirlinesAir Canada interested in narrow-body (and long-range) aircraft
Real possibilities will be assessed during the year
Air Canada sees with great interest the possibility that Boeing and Airbus develop narrow-body aircraft capable of long range flight, especially because it would allow both to reduce the costs related... more
ReportAirports in Germany: today's strike will hit 220,000 passengers
Many planes will remain at the ground
The security workers' strike in 8 German airports -including Frankfurt and Munich- which will run from 8am to 8pm is causing many cancellations and delays in departing aircraft. The agitation -proclaimed... more
AerospaceDarpa assigns a contract to Airbus DS
To develop small constellation satellite bus for Blackjack program
Airbus Defense and Space (DS) has been awarded a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop a satellite bus in support of the Blackjack program.DARPA describes the Blackjack... more
Civil aviationUS Shutdown: the inconveniences in airports are amplified
Long lines at security checks -VIDEO
Criticism by the workers of the TSA (Transport Security Administration) -as well as all the other federal workers- against President Donald Trump and the Congress, which due to the arm wrestling for the... more
ReportUSA-North Korea: in the week Pompeo-Yong Chol meeting?
It would be the prelude to a new meeting between Trump and Kim Jong Un
The United States and North Korea could hold new high-level talks in Washington, so as to probe the ground for a second summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un with the aim of breaking the deadlock... more
AerospaceIran: failed to put a satellite into orbit
Launcher problems. Criticism from the United States for the program
Iran tried to put in orbit, yesterday, one of the first two satellites of national production, but after the launch had proceeded for the best the carrier rocket had problems when the third stage was turned... more
AirportsContinued growth in passenger traffic in Europe in November
But freight falls and risks keep rising, according Aci Europe
European airport trade association ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for November 2018, during which average passenger traffic in geographical Europe grew by +6.4% compared with the same mont... more
UAS-DronesUSA: there will be a liberalization of use of drones?
It could be operated during night and above the cities
The US Department of Transportation is considering "liberalizing" the use of drones (UAV, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) allowing operators to fly them over public events, as well as at night. This was explained... more
AirlinesJet Airways: will Etihad submit a tender?
President of the carrier in crisis ready to take a step back
It seems that for the airline in economic difficulties Jet Airways there is a possibility of remaining operational. Etihad Airways' management would be willing to increase its stake in the airline by increasing... more
Military aviationSouth Korea: delivery of the first 2 F-35A aircraft in March
In total ordered for 40 multirole combat fighters
South Korea should receive in March -according to local press- the first two Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II aircraft, thus starting the way for their entry into the fleet after the order for 40 fifth-generation... more
AirlinesAir France: A-340 aircraft will fly in Joon livery until 2021
Problems also for the non-editable configuration of 6 A-350
There are not certain dates yet for the definitive reabsorption of the Joon carrier in Air France, but most likely it will take a few months if not years until the company wanted by the former CEO of Air... more
AccidentsIran plane crash (2): 15 confirmed victims
Except only the flight engineer who is hospitalized
According to the Iranian Ministry of Defense, in the crash of this morning 15 people died (of 16) on board the Boeing B-707/300 which had taken off from Bishkek Airport in Kyrgyzstan, to transport meat... more
ReportMiami Airport: shutdown requires early termination of terminals
Will there be soon problems in other airports?
The first effects of the long shutdown start to be felt in many airports in the United States since many of these have been forced to decrease the evening air movements. Up to now, only the Miami airport... more
AirlinesPost-Brexit: carriers must comply with EU rules
Commissioner Bulc's letter addressed to those who have not yet taken preventive measures
The European Commission has sent a letter to the 27 countries of the European Union to explain what measures must be taken for air transport when the United Kingdom leaves the EU. Among these indications... more
ReportGermany: tomorrow there will be also strike at Munich airport
A black day for air travel is announced
The day of tomorrow for air travel in Germany could be remembered as one of the most complicated, since not only will strike the security guard at the airport of Frankfurt but also those at the airport... more
AccidentsLion Air plane crash: find the missing Cockpit Voice Recorder
Black box located after long searches
During the new research started last Tuesday to identify the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) of the Boeing B-737 MAX 8 plane of Lion Air, crashed off the coast of Jakarta on October 29th, the divers of the... more
IndustryEmbraer's BoD ratifies approval of the deal with Boeing
The transaction is intended to close by this year
Embraer's Board of Directors (BoD) ratified last Friday its prior approval regarding the strategic partnership with Boeing. Last Thursday, the Government of Brazil authorized the transaction that would... more
AerospaceLast batch of Iridium NEXT satellites in orbit
The telecom constellation now fully deployed
The last batch of Iridium NEXT satellites, built by Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), was successfully launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport: more than 69.5 million passengers in 2018
Fraport's Group airports worldwide also report noticeable passenger growth
Fraport Traffic Figures - Full Year 2018: Frankfurt Airport Welcomes More Than 69.5 Million Passengers. New passenger record achieved at FRA - Fraport's Group airports worldwide also report noticeable... more
AccidentsIran: Boeing B-707 crashes on landing
Pilot would have wrong airport -3 VIDEO and PHOTO
A Boeing B-707/300 aircraft -registration EP-CPP- of the Iranian Air Force crashed this morning on landing at Fath Airport. The bad weather and probably a pilot error are the causes of this accident; in... more
ReportGermany: January 15 strike at Frankfurt airport
Risk of a black day for air transport
If yesterday the strike of security personnel in Germany hit the airports of Düsseldorf, Stuttgart and Cologne-Bonn causing the cancellation of 640 flights, what the union Verdi has scheduled for Tuesday,... more
Government actsEP: question on Vueling ‘exceptional circumstances’ for delays and poor aircraft maintenance decisions taken
The answer by European Commissioner Bulc to the question
"EN E-005380/2018 Answer given by Ms Bulc on behalf of the European Commission (8.1.2019) 1. As the Commission stated in its reply to question E-004365/2018, the level of maintenance of aircraft by a p... more
AerospaceSpaceX: the first Starship prototype is ready
The first launch in the coming months
SpaceX founder Elon Musk showed a pics of Starship spacecraft prototype -via "Twitter"-, which will be tested first on land and then later launched on some sub-orbital test flights at the Boca Chica Village... more
AirportsMunich Airport maintains dynamic growth in 2018
Passenger traffic up by 1.7 million to a new record of over 46 million
Munich Airport had yet another record-setting year in 2018: total passenger traffic rose by a very robust 1.7 million to yet another all-time high of 46.3 million. This represents a year-over-year increase... more
Government actsEP: question on massive inconvenience suffered by Greek passengers on a Ryanair flight
Presented by Dimitrios Papadimoulis (GUE/NGL)
"Parliamentary questions 7 January 2019 P-000017-19Question for written answer P-000017-19 to the Commission Rule 130 Dimitrios Papadimoulis (GUE/NGL) Subject: massive inconvenience suffered by Gr... more
Military aviationUK: initial operational capability for F-35 aircraft achieved
Also plans for the modernization also of Eurofighter Typhoon
Secretary for Defence of the United Kingdom Gavin Williamson, speaking at the Royal Air Force Marham base, announced yesterday that fifth-generation multi-role Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft have reached... more
AirlinesJet Airways: leasing companies ask back some planes?
Also stop the deliveries of the B-737 MAX
Some companies would have asked Jet Airways to pay the installments of the debts contracted or they will proceed to request the leased planes back, especially because a new postponement -after that of... more
AirlinesJoon closure. Financial analysts support the Smith's decision
From the next days connections will be operated by Air France aircraft
The decision taken by the CEO of the Air France-KLM Group Benjamin Smith to close the airline Joon and reinstate it in Air France was viewed positively by the financial analysts of the world's leading... more
AirlinesFlybe: does the Virgin Atlantic carrier buy it?
It will use combined with transatlantic flights
Virgin Atantic, together with Stobart and Cyrus, would have concluded an agreement -according to the British press- to complete the acquisition of the British regional carrier Flybe, in financial crisis... more
AccidentsMirage 2000 aircraft incident: the two pilots died
The research of all the wreck continues to give way to the investigations
The two pilots who were on board of the French Air Force Dassault Mirage 2000D aircraft that crashed the day before yesterday near the Swiss border died. This was announced yesterday by Minister of Defense... more