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ConferencesAir sports. FAI General Conference to be held electronically
Physical attendance will not be required
The FAI (World Air Sports Federation) Executive Board has decided that the 114th FAI General Conference 2020 will take place electronically over dedicated sessions (to be determined) in early December... more
AirlinesWizz Air launches five new destinations from Hamburg Airport
Total of nine routes in Summer timetable
Wizz Air is resuming flight operations from Hamburg Airport, just in time for the Summer holiday period. Starting at the beginning of July, the airport connects Hamburg with three destinations never before... more
Fair and showsMesse Frankfurt defers two of its trade fairs in Vietnam
Originally scheduled in August, will be rescheduled to next year
As a result of flight restrictions impeding business travel to Vietnam, Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd has announced the postponement of two of its trade fairs in the country. With a respective... more
AirlinesEasyJet: turbulence on the way
As the flights resume, there is growing concern among the aircrew. Possible industrial action
Peter Bellew, new Chief Operating Officer: hired to get results or to send the Company down? more
AerospaceAirbus signs contract with Optus for OneSat
First satellite agreement from leading operator from Australia
Airbus Defence and Space has won a contract for a fully reconfigurable telecomunications satellite from Australia’s second largest telecommunications company and reference satellite operator Optus. The s... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space proposals for the Copernicus project selected by ESA
Contract signings are expected in the coming weeks
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67 %) and Leonardo (33 %), has recently been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) in coordination and with the agreement of the European... more
Civil aviationACI and IATA call for Governments to bear costs of public health measures
The pandemic’s effect on the industry and broader economy has halted aviation at global level
Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have today urged that costs related to public health measures aimed at mitigating the spread of communicable... more
Civil aviationIATA welcomes ICAO Council decision on "Corsia"
In 2022, the ICAO Assembly will consider if further amendments are necessary
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the decision by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to use 2019 as a baseline for the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction... more
Civil aviationEuropean Commission on failure to comply with EU rules protecting rights of passengers
It opens infringement proceedings against Greece and Italy
The European Commission launched today infringement proceedings by sending letters of formal notice to Greece and Italy for being in violation of EU rules protecting rights of passengers. Both Greece and... more
HelicoptersThe H-160 helicopter receives EASA approval
The US FAA certification shortly prior to first delivery -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters’ multi-role twin engine H-160 helicopter has been granted its type certificate by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), marking a new chapter for the programme. The company i... more
IndustryFincantieri acquires control of Support Logistic Services
The Group can now rely on its own communications systems center
Fincantieri subsidiary INSIS acquired a majority share in Support Logistic Services (SLS), a company based in Guidonia Montecelio (Roma), specialized in the production, installation and maintenance of... more
AirlinesIberia Group unveils Summer flight program
With stringent new health and hygiene measures
Centring on Spain and the rest of Europe, the Iberia Group’s summer flight programme to over 50 Spanish and European destinations, features new health and hygiene measures to ensure passenger safety a... more
Finance and economyLeonardo issues on the Eurobond market a EUR 500 million of bonds
The offering has a 5.5 year tenor
Leonardo successfully issued yesterday a EUR 500 million bond. The offering, targeted to Italian and international institutional investors, has a 5.5 year tenor, maturity January 2026, and a fixed-rate... more
Civil aviationICAO Council agrees safeguard adjustment for CORSIA in light of COVID-19 pandemic
To address gaps in aviation’s ability to reduce and eliminate its CO2 emissions
The Council of ICAO yesterday agreed to provide a clear safeguard, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, to the CORSIA – Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, the first ever g... more
CargoIATA. May cargo shows slight pickup amid continuing capacity crunch
Regional performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in May showing a slight improvement in the air cargo market. But capacity remains unable to meet demand as... more
HelicoptersBoeing delivers 2,500th AH-64 Apache helicopter
An E-model for the US Army
Boeing recently delivered its 2,500th AH-64 Apache helicopter, an E-model Apache for the US Army, from the company’s production line in Mesa, Arizona.The first production AH-64, an A-model Apache, rolled o... more
SecurityEmbraer announces investment in Tempest
A company specializing in cybersecurity
Embraer announces the signing of a contract for a capital investment in Tempest Security Intelligence, resulting in a majority interest in the company. The largest cybersecurity company in Brazil, Tempest,... more
PeopleNew General Counsel at IATA as Jeff Shane retires
Effective today, on July 1st, 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Karen Clayton has taken on the duties of General Counsel in addition to her responsibilities as Corporate Secretary effective today, 1... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: new bond issue
Dedicated to institutional investors
Short. Leonardo SpA has mandated a group of primary international banks to proceed with a new bond issue, reserved to institutional investors only, to be placed in the Eurobond market and to be issued... more
IndustryAirbus plans to further adapt to COVID-19 environment
Necessary reduction of approximately 15,000 positions across its global workforce
Airbus has announced plans to adapt its global workforce and resize its commercial aircraft activity in response to the COVID-19 crisis. This adaptation is expected to result in a reduction of around 15,000... more
AerospaceSolar Orbiter commissioned in orbit despite Covid-19
Airbus teams working from home successfully complete the operation
Airbus has successfully completed the In-Orbit Commissioning (IOC) of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Solar Orbiter spacecraft, by the teams working from home as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. A... more
AirlinesNorwegian cancels orders for Boeing planes
And it makes claims for damages for the forced grounding of the B-737 MAX
Norwegian Air has announced that it has informed the American industry Boeing on the cancellation of orders relating to a total of 97 aircraft, namely 5 B-787 and 92 B-737 MAX. The Northern European airline... more
AerospaceA new Glonass station will be born in Brazil
The fifth in the country, built by the Russians by the end of the year
Gennady Saenko of the Russian space agency Roscosmos has revealed to the national press that Russia should soon begin work on the construction in Brazil of a new ground station for the Glonass satellite... more
Civil aviationThe delivery of the first MC-21 aircraft in 2021?
Russian industry minister Manturov almost certainly gives it
Deliveries of the Irkut MC-21 (or MS-21) passenger plane to the airlines that ordered it could begin at the end of 2021. Denis Manturov, Minister of Industry and Commerce stated it in an interview with... more
IndustryAirbus concludes ATTOL with fully autonomous flight tests
Dopo numerosi test svolti negli ultimi due anni
Following an extensive two-year flight test programme, Airbus has successfully concluded its Autonomous Taxi, Take-Off and Landing (ATTOL) project.In completing this project, the industry has achieved... more
IndustryFincantieri: steel cutting of the forward section for Chantiers De l’Atantique
The Group will build the parts of the four logistic support ships under the Franco-Italian LSS program led by OCCAR
The steel cutting of the first of four forward sections for as many logistic support units LSS (Logistic Support Ship) ordered by Chantiers de l’Atlantique to Fincantieri under the FLOTLOG program (“Flotte log... more
SecurityFAA and Boeing: series of certification flights on the B-737 MAX aircraft
They are expected to take approximately three days
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and Boeing are conducting a series of certification flights this week to evaluate Boeing’s proposed changes to the automated flight control system on the 737 M... more
PeopleFlash news. Alitalia: Fabio Lazzerini new CEO of the NewCo
Francesco Caio as President
The leadership of the new Alitalia has been chosen today. Fabio Lazzerini currently responsible for the commercial development of the company will be CEO. President of the Newco will be Eng. Francesco... more
Military aviationAirbus signs contract for integration of new Eurofighter aircraft ESCAN radars
For the German and Spanish aircraft fleets
Airbus has been awarded a contract for the development, supply and integration of 115 Eurofighter ESCAN Radars for the German and Spanish Eurofighter aircraft fleet. It marks the so far largest order... more
IndustryEmbraer Services & Support completes first Praetor 500 aircraft conversion
For an undiscosed customer
Embraer Services & Support announced the completion of the first conversion of a Legacy 450 to a Praetor 500 for an undisclosed customer. The conversion was performed at the Embraer Executive Jets Service... more