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AirlinesFinnair: first refurbished Embraer aircraft ready
Objective: complete upgrade of 12 airplanes by 2026
Finnair, the airline of Finland, has started the cabin renovation of its Embraer fleet to improve passenger comfort even on the shortest routes. The first aircraft with the renovated cabin is ready, and... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: agreement to tackle aviation's toughest sustainability challenges
The partnership aims to equip airlines with the tools they need to meet them
The aviation industry remains at a critical crossroads as it works to reduce its carbon footprint and meet global sustainability targets, all while navigating increasing regulatory pressure. Responsible... more
AirlinesFirst A-321XLR aircraft delivered to Iberia
Powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines
Spanish flag carrier Iberia has taken delivery of its first A-321XLR airplane, becoming the launch operator of the world’s newest single-aisle aircraft. The plane, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, will b... more
AerospaceAvio USA and Acmi Properties to design a new solid rocket motor production facility
To support the rapid increase in demand in the defense and aerospace industries
The subsidiary of Avio SpA is evaluating locations for its first state of the art facility in the USA more
AirlinesQatar Airways signs agreement with Thales
To equip A-321NX aircraft fleet with FlytEDGE IFE system
Qatar Airways and Thales have signed an agreement to equip its new A-321 NX fleet with FlytEDGE, industry’s Crystal Cabin Inflight Entertainment (IFE) system. The carrier, is the first one to announce t... more
AirportsAirports and the future: a digital tower also in Brussels-Charleoi
It will allow the airport to be managed remotely from a digital air traffic control centre in Namur -GALLERY
Part of a modernization program: as in Liège, in operation by 2026 more
Civil aviationEuropean Parliament approves more efficient and greener EU airspace
With more direct flights and fewer delays, and supporting climate neutrality
On Tuesday, MEPs paved the way for improved management of European airspace, enabling more direct flights and fewer delays, and supporting climate neutrality.The reform of "Single European Sky" rules,... more
Civil aviationCessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 prototype aircraft takes flight
It's expected to enter into service in 2026 - VIDEO
Textron Aviation announced yesterday that its Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 prototype aircraft took to the skies for the first time in early October. The announcement of this milestone flight follows the company’s u... more
IndustryF-35B test aircraft begins sea trials with Japanese multi-functional destroyer in eastern Pacific Ocean
They are scheduled to take approximately three weeks
A US F-35 Lightning II aircraft landed aboard Japan’s Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) for the first time Oct. 20 off the southern coast of California to begin developmental test a... more
Civil aviationChina: Air White Whale celebrates its first W5000, Unmanned Cargo Plane
The prototype will be exhibited at the "Zhuhai Airshow" in China next November - GALLERY
Chinese startup Air White Whale completed production of its first W5000 unmanned cargo aircraft at its Changzhou factory on October 18, a company statement said. The Civil Aviation Administration of China... more
Civil aviationEMB: 20 years since the first ethanol-powered "Ipanema" aircraft was certified
It has avoided more than 28 million tons of CO2 emissions
Embraer is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the certification of the "Ipanema" EMB-202A ethanol-powered agricultural aircraft, the first and only series-produced aircraft in the world to fly with a... more
AirlinesWizz Air trials Saf fuels on A-321neo aircraft
In collaboration with Airbus, a step forward towards sustainability in the aviation sector
Wizz Air has announced the launch of a pilot project in collaboration with Airbus for the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This initiative positions the airline one step closer to complying with... more
DefenseNew frontier in Italian Defense: "Sciamano Drone Carrier" ship under development
The project will be presented at the "Sea Drone Tech Summit 2024"
The Italian Navy is developing an innovative drone carrier ship called "Sciamano Drone Carrier", specifically designed to launch and recover both fixed-wing and rotary-wing UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles).... more
AerospaceBrazil: Visiona releases the first images captured by the VCUB1 satellite
The first high-performance one designed by the national industry
Visiona, the joint-venture between Embraer and Telebras, has presented the first images collected by VCUB1, the first high-performance satellite designed by Brazil’s national industry, and has thus concluded t... more
AirlinesEmirates introduces upgraded B-777 aircraft on routes to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
The airplanes are undergoing restyling work starting from July
Emirates today announced the debut of its upgraded B-777 aircraft on routes to Kuwait and Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This upgrade is part of a broader plan that will see a growing number of refurbished aircraft... more
Civil aviationAirbus-Toshiba: partnership for decarbonisation of the aeronautical industry
Studies to co-develop a motor for hydrogen aircraft that use superconductivity
Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba), Toshiba Group’s energy arm, will cooperate and mutualise experience on superconducting t... more
Civil aviationS-100 Uas impresses with its multimission capabilities at "Repmus 2024"
The exercise for three weeks hosted by the Portuguese Navy
Schiebel participated in the large-scale NATO supported exercise "REPMUS 2024" (Robotic Experimentation and Prototypingusing Maritime Uncrewed Systems) hosted by the Portuguese Navy. For the third year... more
AerospaceFlip, the new lunar rover, presented in Milan
Conceived by Venturi Space and Venturi Astrolab, it will be used to carry small payloads to the Moon
Venturi Space and Venturi Astrolab have announced their collaboration to produce a lunar rover, designed to meet the growing number of institutional, corporate and scientific organizations in the US and... more
AerospaceTelespazio signs a contract with the ESA for the Moonlight programme
Worth 123 million euro and for the future missions to the Moon
Telespazio, a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), signed a 123 million euro contract today in Milan with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the implementation of the first phase of... more
AirportsTwo more airports have achieved Level 5 of ACA programme
Total number worldwide to 18
Stockholm-Arlanda and Ronneby airports achieve net zero carbon balance for emissions under their control Two more airports operated by Swedavia have just achieved Level 5 of Airport Carbon Accreditation... more
Civil aviationEmbraer’s E-Freighter aircraft is certified by the US FAA
Its debut flight in April and its first public appearance in July
The E-Freighter, Embraer’s E-190F has been fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Embraer’s passenger-to-freighter conversion and the Cargo Loading System, developed by US Cargo Sys... more
DefenseRafale aircraft evolves: introduction of a drone for advanced missions
It is enriched with UAV technology
The next version of the Rafale fighter jet will be integrated with a drone developed specifically for combat missions, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced it, calling the development a... more
Civil aviationCy4Gate: contract signed with Italian high-tech company
For supply of products and services research and development activities on cybersecurity
The agreement, worth 1.6 million Euros, will last approximately three months more
AirportsEricsson's Private 5G pilot takes off from Schiphol Airport
The initial implementation of the network will support the Dutch airport's Industry 4.0 ambitions
Ericsson announces partnership with Schiphol Airport, the world's third largest international passenger airport, to explore use cases for a state-of-the-art private 5G network. The partnership aims to... more
Civil aviation“Fuel of the Future” law highlights Brazil's commitment to sustainable aviation
Introduced a legal framework to promote the production and use of SAF
Embraer congratulates the Brazilian Government and the National Congress for the approval and sanction of the “Fuel of the Future” law, which introduces a legal framework to promote the production and... more
AirlinesAdani and Thales revolutionize airport management in India
Modernization and safety in the seven airports
Adani Airport Holdings Limited, India’s leading private airport operator, has entered into a strategic partnership with Thales, a leading technology company. It aims to transform operations and traveller e... more
DefenseNew Commander for the EU Naval Force Mediterranean "Irini"
Handover of Central Mediterranean Security Mission
The ceremony marking the change of tactical command of the EU Naval Force Mediterranean "IRINI" mission was recently held on board the "Grecale" frigate. During the event, Greek Commodore Prokopios Charitos... more
AerospaceHera planetary defence mission successfully launched
TAS provided key technologies onboard the spacecraft
Hera, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) first planetary defence mission, was successfully launched yesterday aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, from Cape Canaveral in Florida.The satellite is now heading t... more
DefenseNATO bolsters forces in face of Russian threat
Significant expansion in response to tensions
NATO is ready to significantly increase the number of troops and weapons available to member States to face the threat posed by Russia, as reported by "Welt am Sonntag". The German daily newspaper has... more
HelicoptersTensions rising: Shahed Drones detected in Belarus
UAV incursions into sensitive area heighten security concerns
Three Shahed drones were detected yesterday flying over Belarusian airspace on the same day that President Alexander Lukashenko was flying a helicopter over the country. This information was released... more
AirlinesCebu Pacific orders 70 A-321neo aircraft
Finalized a MoU announced in July - DATA SHEET
Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has placed a firm order with Airbus for 70 A-321neo airplanes, finalising an MoU announced by the airline in July. The purchase agreement was signed in Manila by Mike Szucs,... more
Civil aviationCamcopter S-100 UAS supports European Coastguard functions
In particular in France and Belgium
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) contracted Schiebel to support multi-purpose maritime operations with its Unmanned Air System (UAS) CAMCOPTER S-100 in La Manche and the southern section of the... more
Fair and showsIndonesian Air Force orders four H-145 helicopters
It was announced during the "Bali Airshow" (September 18-21)
The Indonesian Air Force has placed an order for four H-145 helicopters as part of its training modernisation programme. The order was announced during the "Bali International Airshow" taking place this... more
Aerospace"Polaris Dawn": completed the first-ever spacewalk
The four crewmembers of the mission
On Thursday, September 12 at 7:58 am ET, the "Polaris Dawn" crew completed the first-ever spacewalk –also known as an ExtraVehicular Activity (EVA)– from Dragon at 732 km above the Earth’s surface.The crew... more
AirlinesAci Europe. Draghi report puts back transport on the radar screen
With clear priorities for sustainable infrastructure development
Reacting to the publication yesterday of the Draghi report on "The future of European Competitiveness", ACI EUROPE endorsed its analysis of the transport sector and welcomed its proposals to tackle the... more
AerospaceVega launches Sentinel-2C into orbit (2)
The declarations by Giulio Ranzo, CEO of Avio
Vega successfully launched the Sentinel-2C Earth Observation Satellite, a dedicated mission for the European Commission Copernicus Program. The payload was put into a Sun-Synchronous orbit at an altitude... more
AerospaceArianespace launches Sentinel-2C satellite, VV24 mission
Europe's Copernicus Earth observation program
This flight was the last Vega launch, marking the transition to the Vega C launcher, which is scheduled to return to flight by the end of 2024 more
Civil aviationA Swiss company signs deal for 30 PHA-ZE 100 aircraft
For a value of more than USD 1 billion
Jekta, the Switzerland-based developer of the PHA-ZE 100 aircraft, has signed an agreement with Solyu for 30 of its zero-emissions amphibious aircraft. The deal, which represents developer's first lessor... more
AirlinesKorean Air to operate commercial flights using domestic SAF
From Seoul-Incheon to Tokyo-Haneda; other routes will follow later
Today, Korean Air will begin using domestically produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for the first time on flight KE719 from Seoul-Incheon to Tokyo-Haneda. This milestone makes it the first Korean... more
AirlinesSecond IATA World Sustainability Symposium
It will take place next September in USA hosted by AA
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) second World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) will focus on actions needed to achieve the airline industry’s commitment to net-zero CO2 emissions by... more
DefenseMeloni in China talks about artificial intelligence
"It would be a mistake to ignore growing risks in sectors such as health, security and defence"
Defense and security: these are some of the priorities on the agenda of the President of the Italian Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, who is on an official visit to China until 31 July. This is a... more
Civil aviationContract signed for the modernization of the Brazilian air traffic control system
For two solutions developed by an Embraer Group's company
Embraer announced yesterday during the "Farnborough International Airshow" (July 22-26 in UK) a significant milestone for the future of Brazilian air traffic. Atech, an Embraer Group company specializing... more
AirportsItaly. Naples Airport: traffic is normal
Solved technical IT problem encountered today at dawn
The "Ugo Niutta" international airport of Naples-Capodichino is back fully operational. In fact, at dawn today, a technical problem with the IT system caused widespread slowdowns in the embarkation and... more
Civil aviationAirbus to boost SAF production
Through investment in a company
Airbus is investing in LanzaJet, a reference sustainable fuels technology company and producer, in line with its ambition to act as a catalyst for the global development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). This... more
Fair and showsEmbraer announces sale of six A-29 "Super Tucano" airplanes at Farnborough
To the Paraguayan Air Force (FAP) -DATA SHEET
Embraer announced yesterday during the "Farnborough International Airshow" (July 22-26), the most important aerospace industry event of the year, the sale of six A-29 "Super Tucano" aircraft to the Paraguayan... more
Fair and showsThe Netherlands to acquire C-390 "Millennium" aircraft in joint order with Austria
For five and four units, respectively
The Dutch Ministry of Defense signed the contract in the last days for the acquisition of nine C-390 "Millennium" aircraft during a ceremony at the "Farnborough Airshow" (July 22-26, in UK). As part of... more
Fair and showsAirbus Racer speeds past 400 km/h
Less than two months after its first flight
Airbus’s "Racer" high-speed helicopter demonstrator, developed in the frame of the European Research "Clean Sky 2" project, has reached its fast cruise speed target of 407 km/h (220 kts). On 21 June, l... more
Airlines"Farnborough". Berniq Airways orders six A-320neo Family aircraft
To further develop its regional and international routes
Berniq Airways, Libya’s airline, has placed a firm order with Airbus for six A-320neo Family aircraft. The carrier already operates six A-320s and intends to further develop its regional and international r... more
AirlinesAirbus and partners invest in Sustainable Aviation Fuel financing fund
The commitment from the seven ones is amounting to about USD 200 million
Airbus, the Air France-KLM Group, Associated Energy Group, LLC, BNP Paribas, Burnham Sterling, Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. and Qantas Airways Limited co-invested in a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) financing... more
Civil aviationLufthansa Technik and Boeing sign license agreement
For B-787 Dreamliner cabin modifications
Boeing and Lufthansa Technik announced an agreement to designate Lufthansa Technik as the first Boeing-licensed Service Center (BLSC) for cabin modifications on 787 Dreamliner airplanes, bringing additional... more