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IndustryFrance orders three more A-330MRTT tanker planes
Airbus DS has received a firm order from the French DGA
Airbus Defence and Space has received a firm order from the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) for a further three A-330MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) aircraft.The aircraft, known as "Phénix"... more
UAS-DronesThe European MALE RPAS programme passed the SPDR as final milestone
The schedule expects a contract signature in 2019
Another major milestone in the European Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (MALE RPAS) programme was attained with the achievement of the System Preliminary Design Review (SPDR)... more
IndustryBoeing delivers the 787th B-787 Dreamliner aircraft
Special milestone airplane to be operated by China Southern Airlines
Boeing delivered today the 787th B-787 Dreamliner aircraft to come off the production line, marking a special milestone for the airplane family and the twin-aisle jet in history.Since its first delivery... more
DefenseVenezuela: permanent deployment of the two Russian Tupolev Tu-160?
Putin would have accepted Maduro's offer to use the island of La Orchila
The sending of the two Tupolev Tu-160 strategic bombing aircraft to Venezuela, which infuriated Washington with armed nuclear cruise missiles Kh-101 and Kh-555, risks further friction between the United... more
Press releaseAlitalia. Council of Ministers: bridge-loan restitution expiry postponed in June
Opening the procedure of appointment of Nicola Zaccheo as ENAC's President, among the many measures approved
The Council of ministers (CoM) met today, on Wednesday 12 December 2018, at 11:20 am in Palazzo Chigi, under the presidency of the president Giuseppe Conte and under the Presidency Giancarlo Giorgetti as s... more
HelicoptersPolish Air Force University adds R-44 helicopters to fleet
More than 70 aircraft operating in the Country
Robinson Helicopter Company delivered two R-44 Raven IIs to longtime Robinson dealer, PHU Polinar of Poland. On November 13th, PHU Polinar delivered the aircraft to the Polish Air Force University, marking... more
PeopleAnne Rigail, new CEO of Air France
She will assume her role next Monday
Subsequent to the proposal of Benjamin Smith, CEO Air France-KLM, and the approval of the both Board of Directors, the Air France BoD has appointed Anne Rigail as CEO of the French airline, following their... more
AerospaceAustralia: 26 million for the launch of the space agency
Investment program of 7.63 billion euros
The Australian Space Agency (ASA) headquarters will be in Adelaide, to announce it was Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaking to journalists at a press conference presenting the project to actively participate... more
Civil aviationCroatia: the United States stop the sale of F-16 aircraft
The changes made by Israel would not be suitable
The sale of 12 F-16 fighter aircraft to Croatia by Israel would have been blocked by the Pentagon, having this power not to approve arms sales from third countries. It seems that defense secretary James... more
UAS-DronesGermany extends contracts operation Heron 1 drone aircraft in Afghanistan and Mali
More than 46,000 operational flying hours completed over both countries
Germany has extended the successful operation of the Heron 1 drones by Airbus DS Airborne Solutions GmbH, a company of Airbus, until mid of 2020. These contracts have been signed with the Federal Office... more
IndustryF-35: new problem with the outer covering of the plane?
Excessive wear that would frustrate stealth ability
For the Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft there could be a new problem, this time it would be related to the excessive wear of the outer covering which guarantees its stealth capabilities. According to a US... more
ReportStrasbourg attack: budget of 3 dead and 13 injured
Searching open to the man who could have escaped to Germany
3 dead and 13 wounded: these are the numbers left by the attack of last night at a Christmas market in rue Orfèvres in the center of Strasbourg, the city where the European Parliament is located. An attack... more
AirlinesAvianca Brasil: the carrier is filing for bankruptcy
Great opportunity for United Airlines
While the Avianca holding company from Colombia decides both to reduce the number of aircraft ordered to rationalize expenses and to aim for new generation airplanes, and to seek an agreement with Lufthansa... more
AccidentsLion Air incident: funds are lacking to look for the missing black box
The financial intervention of the carrier requested
Some bureaucratic difficulties and financial problems are the basis of the obstacles encountered in the search for the last black box (the Cockpit Voice Recorder, CVR) of the Air Lion's Boeing B-737 MAX... more
PeopleAlberto Gutiérrez appointed Head of Military Aircraft at Airbus DS
Effective from next 1 January 2019
Airbus SE has appointed Alberto Gutiérrez, 56, Head of Military Aircraft within Airbus Defence and Space (DS), effective 1 January 2019. He will report to Airbus DS Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dirk... more
Government actsEP: question on long-distance drones for monitoring the Mediterranean
Presented by Sabine Lösing (GUE/NGL)
"Question for written answer E-006072/2018 to the CommissionRule 130Sabine Lösing (GUE/NGL)Subject: Long-distance drones for monitoring the MediterraneanTwo companies from Israel and one from the US dominate... more
IndustryBoeing delivers first B-787/9 Dreamliner aircraft to RAM
The Moroccan carrier unveils special livery on the inaugural model
Boeing delivered today the first B-787/9 for Royal Air Maroc (RAM), introducing a second member of the Dreamliner family to the airline's fleet. In 2015, the carrier was one of the first in the Mediterranean... more
AirlinesAirAsia: close the sale of 30 airplanes to a US fund
Agreement worth around 800 million dollars
Investment company Castlelake LP is close to signing a $ 800 million deal with AirAsia from which it will purchase 30 narrow-body planes, then lease them again, allowing the US fund to make an important... more
Civil aviationFirst edition Italian National Airspace Strategy presented
A modern and efficient airspace for sustainable growth - ATTACHMENT
ENAV (the Italian Air Navigation Service Provider) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented the first edition of the Italian National Airspace Strategy.Air travel is set to grow... more
Military aviationUSA: replica of the J-20 aircraft photographed at Savannah Airport
It was used by Marines for exercises
At the airport in Savannah, Georgia, last Wednesday was photographed what looked like the Chinese Chengdu J-20, and yesterday the US Air Force confirmed -as reported by "The Aviationist"- the existence... more
IndustryBoeing-Embraer: the stop at the joint-venture cancelled
Decision taken by the same court after government requests
The provisional injunction of the federal court of Brasilia that blocked the joint-venture between Boeing and Embraer was cancelled by the same court, after the aerospace company in São Paulo explained... more
Civil aviationChina: the number of civil airports will double by 2035
It will be a propeller for the new Chinese economic growth
By 2035, China should have 450 active airports, which will mean practically doubling the current number so as to be able to acknowledge Beijing's ambition to make the country the main power in the aviation... more
AerospaceChina: the landing on the "dark side" of the Moon on 3 January
The Chang e-4 probe will study the materials in the Von Kàrmàn crater
On 3 January, the 1200 kg lander and the 140 kg small rover will gather in the Von Kàrmàn crater, starting the last phase of the Chinese mission to study the "dark side" of the Moon, from where it will b... more
HelicoptersLAF renews Dauphin HCare Infinite contract
Fleet of three AS-365N3+ helicopters has achieved average availability over three years
The Lithuanian Air Force (LAF) has renewed its HCare Infinite material management contract for its fleet of three Dauphin AS-365 N3+ search and rescue (SAR) helicopters following achievement of 97% average... more
HelicoptersMaintenance center for Russian Helicopters opens in Peru
The facility will be used by Helicentro Peru to repair Mi-17 civil aircraft
The maintenance and repair center for Russian-made helicopters Helicentro Peru has been launched in Lima at the facilities of the Peruvian Air Force Maintenance Service–SEMAN. Built in partnership with R... more
Civil aviationAirbus: orders for A-380 aircraft from China?
It could save the production line that is likely to close early
The Chinese carriers could be the "salvation" for the A-380 since in the coming years could make many orders for the largest aircraft in the world, which has not had the success expected in China having... more
Civil aviationAircraft: environmental impact still too high
Airlines should invest on fleet renewal
As far as the impact of air transport on the environment is concerned, almost all airlines in the world would not be doing enough, -as report by "Atmosfair" study- it would be necessary to purchase more... more
IndustryBoeing: contract for second Japan KC-46 tanker aircraft
The industry was awarded the initial FMS agreement for Japan’s first airplane in December 2017
The US Air Force has exercised the option for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s second Boeing KC-46 tanker through the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) process. The industry was awarded the initial FMS contract f... more
IndustryAustralia's F-35 airplanes delivered to Raaf Williamtown
Signalling the dawn of a new era for the nation's defence capabilities
Australia's first two locally-based F-35 fighter aircraft arrived on home soil yesterday at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Williamtown, signalling the dawn of a new era for the nation's defence capabilities.... more
DefenseUSA: the new B-21 Raider bombing aircraft surpasses the latest tests
Soon the production and experimentation starting at Edwards
The new Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider heavy bombing aircraft has passed the design review and -as reported by "Military.com"- should begin testing and testing before the end of 2018, before its insertion... more
AirlinesLion Air: it fells the first effects of the plane crash
Passengers decreased by 5%, but the CEO reassures on the health of the carrier
As expected, the number of passengers who used Lion Air aircraft in November decreased by 5% from last year, "frightened" by the accident on October 29 when a B-737 MAX 8 of the Indonesian company it crashed... more
IndustryBoeing launches the BBJ-777X aircraft
BBJ also announces new order for the BBJ MAX
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) announced today it is launching the BBJ-777X, a new Boeing Business Jet model that can fly more than half way around the world without stopping.Customers can choose between two... more
AccidentsSudan: An-12BK plane crash killing 7 people
The causes of the accident are unknown
According to Sudan State television yesterday afternoon an Antonov An-12BK aircraft -registration EY-406-, used by the Sudanese Air Force, crashed causing the death of 7 people, including the minister... more
Civil aviationUSA: nearly 2,000 flights cancelled due to a snowstorm
Most hit the city and airport of Charlotte
Huge disruption to transport in the United States where a snowstorm has been caused, and a total of nearly 2000 flights in North Carolina will be cancelled. One of the major US carrier, American Airlines... more
AirportsAirports: Amazon ready to enter in the $ 350 billion market
Incoming shops in the main airports of the world
The next target of Amazon could be to "conquer" the commercial services of the main airports in the world, introducing the "Amazon Go" shops so as to be able to manage duty free and other spaces. A constantly... more
AirlinesWizz Air: Váradi's goal is to make it the low-cost reference
This is why the company will focus on the new A-321neo aircraft
Speaking at the "CAPA World Outlook" conference in Berlin, the CEO of Wizz Air József Váradi said that with the arrival of the A-321neo aircraft in the low-cost fleet revenues will probably increase, k... more
AirlinesAvianca Brasil: 11 planes could be forfeited
United hopes to take control of the holding company
Soon the airline Avianca Brasil could be issued an injunction for the delay on the leasing payments of 11 airplanes, which would be seized and returned to the owners. A loss of 20% of the current Airbus... more
IndustryAvolon signs firm order for 100 Airbus aircraft
For A-320neo and A-321neo airplanes
Dublin, Ireland-headquartered aircraft lessor Avolon has firmed up an order for 75 A-320neos and 25 A-321neos. The agreement is the single largest order for Airbus aircraft.The agreement takes lessor’s c... more
PeopleMunich Airport: Michael Kerkloh to retire at the end of 2019
After more than 17 years as President and CEO
Michael Kerkloh, who has served as the President and CEO of Flughafen München GmbH /Munich Airport (FMG) for over 17 years, will retire at the end of 2019. He took office in 2002 celebrated his 65th birthday... more
Finance and economyAircraft market. Muilenburg hopes for the end of the US-China trade war
If it should continue it could have very heavy repercussions
Even the CEO of Boeing Dennis Muilenburg has returned -speaking to the press- on the subject of the trade war between China and the United States, hoping that soon a solution will be found to avoid heavy... more
DefenseElbit Systems and Leonardo: new torpedo capabilities for Seagull
It is Elbit's USV
Adding to the Seagull Unmanned Surface Vessels’ (USV) capability to mount and launch light weight torpedoes, Elbit Systems ISTAR division has teamed with Leonardo to develop and demonstrate Leonardo’s lig... more
IndustryBoeing-Embraer: federal court orders the stop at jv
It would be negative for the Brazilian company
A federal court in Brasilia ordered the halting of the creation of a joint-venture between the US company Boeing and the Brazilian industry Embraer, thus giving the right to the 4 members of the Parliament... more
IndustryBoeing: former officials accuse it of having omitted the MCAS from the manual
Muilenburg answers: "Our planes are safe"
According to "The Wall Street Journal" some ex-US aerospace company Boeing officials admitted that there was a heated internal debate when it was decided to "omit" the operation of the automated flight... more
AccidentsJapan: 5 are still missing from the Marine accident
One of the two recovered soldiers died yesterday
The research of the five soldiers dispersed after yesterday an F/A-18D Hornet fighter plane and a KC-130J Super Hercules aircrew collided during a training crashing into the sea off Japan, while one of... more
Civil aviationUSA: 11 senators ask for inquiry on Air Italy
Qatar Airways accused of using it as a "trojan horse"
Eleven US senators sent a letter to the White House to ask to open an investigation on the Air Italy carrier, through which Qatar -via Qatar Airways- would circumvent the agreements signed between the... more
AirlinesJet Airways: all employee salaries will be paid by April
In the meantime negotiations with Etihad and with the banks continue
Jet Airways has explained that in the next months will pay all the rear arrears in a deferred manner, so as to avoid new strikes by the pilots that could only aggravate the financial situation of the carrier.... more
CuriositiesE-190E2 "Shark" jet aircraft completes world tour
After five months
The Embraer E-190E2 aircraft with a shark livery completed its five-month global demonstration tour. With a kickoff at the "Farnborough Airshow" in the UK, in July of this year, the E-190E2 jet tour visited... more
UAS-DronesGoogle: from next year the Wing drone will be tests in Finland
Further step towards deliveries via UAV?
Also in Finland -as "TechCrunch" report- soon it could start deliveries by drone (UAV, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), in a service called Wing that would be offered by Google. The first tests will be carried... more
ReportUstica aircraft disaster: the Supreme Court of Cassation confirms the damages to Itavia
€ 265 million will have to be paid and also compensation to the heirs
The Third Civil Section of the Court of Cassation upheld the sentence of the Court of Appeal of Rome last Spring, condemning the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and that of the Defense to compensate... more
AccidentsAccident AW-169 Leicester: perhaps to cause it a tail rotor screw
It would be skipped because it was not loose, but the investigations continued -ATTACHMENT
According to the report of the Air Accident Investigation Board (AAIB), the accident of the helicopter Leonardo AW-169, where the president of Leicester Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha lost his life with 4 other... more