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DefensePortolano hearing (2): armaments and personnel
"It is necessary to team up on research and industry to make Italy a country system"
Investments in the Defense sector, recruitment of personnel and modernization of the fleets and vehicles of the Armed Forces. These are some of the topics discussed today by the Secretary General of Defense... more
DefenseHearing by General Portolano, Defense Secretary: the war in Ukraine
Italian support on weapons and future scenarios
The Secretary General of Defence, General Luciano Portolano, Italian Armaments Director, was heard this morning in the Defense Committee of the Italian Chamber of Deputies. Many topics were addressed in... more
Finance and economyUS-Vietnam talks on arms supply
Companies and governments are evaluating the purchase of helicopters and drones
Vietnam and the United States last week discussed a possible supply of weapons: in particular helicopters and drones. The series of talks saw senior government officials from both countries and representatives... more
Civil aviationNew rules on drone aircraft have been in force since January
Regulatory package "U-Space" defines European strategy 2.0 in the military and civilian fields
The implementation of the new European regulations on the use of drones contained in the "U-Space" package, which defines the continental strategy 2.0 on the management of remotely controlled unmanned... more
Finance and economySpain finances development of drones and military helicopters
Madrid invests 2.14 billion euros to stimulate production in the Iberian Airbus factories
The Spanish government will lend 2.14 billion euros to the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus to stimulate the production of military drones and helicopters in Iberian plants. This was announced in... more
DefenseElettronica at "Euronaval" presents ADRIAN Naval Counter-UAV System
And other capabilities at the event
Elettronica is at this year’s "Euronaval" exhibition between 18th and 21st October, the event is Europe’s most important showcase for the naval community. As in previous years, the company is exhibiting the... more
Civil aviation"Euronaval 2022". Fincantieri NexTech presents its latest innovations
Also on view is SAND, an Unmanned Naval Surface System (Surface Advanced Naval Drone)
Fincantieri NexTech, a Fincantieri company, is showcasing its latest technologies developed in the Maritime & Defense sector at Euronaval (October 18-21 in Paris), the most relevant international meeting... more
AirlinesWisk Aero presents new eVtol
The air taxi will present the prototype to the FAA to obtain the first certification
The US manufacturer Wisk Aero, has unveiled in the past few hours its new version of aero-taxi "Generation 6". These are self-driving electric aircraft with vertical take-off and landing (eVtol, Electric... more
DefenseKorean Air-Airbus axis for military drones
Agreement to develop unmanned aircraft for use in the navy
The South Korean air carrier Korean Air and the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus Helicopters have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint development of military drone helicopters... more
HelicoptersUAM services in various countries in Latin America
Airbus extends collaboration with Ecocopter
Airbus and Ecocopter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to start collaborating on the launch of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) services across various countries in Latin America. This is a major... more
Civil aviationCollaboration to test futurre eVTOL flight routes
And concept of operations in the Kansai region
Airbus is partnering with Japanese helicopter operator Hiratagakuen to develop advanced air mobility services in the Kansai region and beyond. This is a key addition to the company’s strong regional f... more
PeopleUkraine war: Kiev will target drones
Ambitious plan for country's digital future also sees army of hackers
Ukraine's minister for digital transformation, Mychajlo Fedorov, an executive member very close to President Volodymyr Zelensky, whose election campaign he oversaw, who convinced U.S. entrepreneur Elon... more
DefensePutin in Iran: drones also discussed
Challenge between Turkish and Iranian unmanned aircraft likely in Ukraine
The announcement last week of Russian President Vladimir Putin's trip to Iran raised concern in the United States. The fear is that Tehran is ready to supply hundreds of drones to Russia, which would use... more
Civil aviationCamcopter S-100 UAS supports the Icelandic Coast Guard
Through a contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
Schiebel’s Camcopter S-100 is supporting the Icelandic Coast Guard both day and night delivering enhanced maritime situational awareness for an array of operational tasks, through a contract with the E... more
Civil aviationUkrainian conflict: 4,000 civilians killed
UN denounces after three months of war
The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Organization reported today that the civilian casualties in the Russian-Ukrainian war are at least 3998 (updated figure as of Wednesday, May 25), while there are at... more
CargoFirst license for drone freight transport
Maltese government certification, first connections to Italy within the year
The Civil Aviation Directorate agency of Malta's Ministry of Transport has issued an operating license for drone cargo transport to the Bulgarian company Dronamics, making it one of the first companies... more
CargoUK: project for drone postal service
British company submits it to aviation agency CAA
A British postal service company has submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) a plan to activate 50 aircraft-drone delivery routes in remote areas of the United Kingdom. The goal is to establish... more
AerospaceNasa technologies for the propellerless drone
Aircraft with two electrode wings developed by US company
Technologies developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) based on studies concerning electrostatic and electromagnetic forces have inspired an American start-up company to develop... more
IndustrySelected company for motors on the eVTOL aircraft CityAirbus NG
The prototype will be equipped with a tailored version of engine
Airbus has selected MAGicALL to supply the motors of the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft CityAirbus NextGen. Its prototype will be equipped with a tailored version of the MAGiDRIVE,... more
AirportsPresentation of URANO for including drones in Italy’s ATM system
It is a research project funded by ASI, with the technical assistance of ENAV, implemented by Telespazio
Guaranteeing adequate safety standards and the utmost precision at every stage in flight with satellite navigation systems, particularly Galileo, RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) and UAS (Unmanned... more
Finance and economyUS investment giant bets on aerotaxis
Bank estimates that two companies will bill 1 trillion dollars
The US investment bank JP Morgan sets eye on eVtol air cabs (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft) produced by the American start-ups Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation, specialized in the development... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Putin's weapons
Moscow threatens to use tools never seen: among these submarines and missiles
In recent hours Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a warning to the Western world: Moscow "will respond with tools that no one has and we will use them if necessary. They must know that there... more
IndustryEve-Thales: partnership to develop eVTOL aircraft
It involves a series of joint studies over a twelve month period
Eve UAM, an Embraer company, and Thales, a global technology reference providing solutions, services and products in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation, digital identity and security markets,... more
IndustrySchiebel: follow-on contract with Royal Thai Navy for S-100 systems
A second agreement in just three years
Schiebel wins another contract in Thailand to supply additional CAMCOPTER S-100 systems to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN). UAS market company Schiebel has been awarded its second contract in just three years... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: kamikaze drones arrive
The United States has sent 100 Switchblade Uavs
The United States has been sending armaments to Ukraine for months: from anti-aircraft and anti-tank missile systems to 100 kamikaze drones Switchblade with cameras. These are US-made remotely controlled... more
DefenseUkrainian war: a long confrontation
Stoltenberd (Nato): "We must maintain sanctions and strengthen defense"
The end of the siege of the capital Kiev by the Russian Army, which is retreating to Belarus and the east of Ukraine, suggested a turning point in the armed conflict. However, it should not be forgotten... more
HelicoptersVSR-700 autonomous take-off and landing capabilities tested at sea
Trials were conducted using an OPV based on a modified Guimbal Cabri G2 helicopter
Airbus Helicopters has begun trialing autonomous take-off and landing capabilities at sea for the VSR-700, an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) being developed in the frame of the SDAM (Système de drone aérien d... more
IndustryEngine solution selected for Eurodrone UAS
Following an extensive technical analysis phase
Following a competitive tender process as well as an extensive technical analysis phase, Airbus has selected Avio Aero from Italy to power the Eurodrone Unmanned Aerial System with its engine and propeller... more
Civil aviationTelespazio and Iridium partner to boost Aero & IoT markets
With a specific focus on the UAV segment
Telespazio –a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%)– has signed a VAR “Value Added Reseller” Agreement with Iridium Communications Inc. to offer Iridium Certus Aero and IoT services on boar... more
Civil aviationLoI signed for up to 200 eVTOL aircraft
The deliveries will start in 2026
Eve, an Embraer company, and Global Crossing Airlines Group have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to order up to 200 of Eve’s electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL). This potential sale i... more
DefenseUkraine war: Kiev thanks Turkish drones
Decisive armament to block soldiers and vehicles of the Russian army
BT2 armed drones developed by the Turkish company Bayraktar and purchased by Ukraine have turned into a decisive weapon for the Kiev army, which has inflicted huge losses on the Moscow military. Thanks... more
Civil aviationUSA: air cab regulations under consideration
Department of Transportation and FAA united on flying cab certification
The future of air travel with flying taxi is creating "new and complex safety challenges" for the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which is currently reviewing applications for certification of... more
Civil aviationFAA and CAAjoint certifications on eVtol are launched
Towards common standards on manufacturing, airworthiness and personal licensing
London and Washington agree to define common standards on flight authorizations for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the UK Civil Aviation... more
IndustryAirbus and Occar sign Eurodrone aircraft system
For development and manufacturing of 20 systems and 5 years of support
Airbus and the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR) have signed the Eurodrone global contract, which includes the development and manufacturing of 20 systems and 5 years of initial in-service... more
Civil aviationAirplanes-helicopters."Singapore Airshow 2022" from February 15-18
The event every two years in Asia; numbers in 2020 -VIDEO
Every two years, high-level government and military delegations, as well as senior corporate executives around the world attend the "Singapore Airshow" to forge partnerships and seal deals in this region. 2020... more
Civil aviationRussian helicopters and drones exhibiting in Moscow
On display at the "National Aviation Infrastructure Show"
The ninth edition of the "National Aviation Infrastructure Show" ("Nais 2022"), the two-day (9-10 February) event in Moscow dedicated to civil aviation infrastructure -airports, heliports, aircraft manufacturers... more
Civil aviationUK: drone noise impact study launched
Useful data for regulation Department of Transport and Civil Aviation Authority
Researchers at Cranfield University, near London, have launched a study into the noise impact of drone aircraft. The research will be based on flight tests to measure not only the volume of noise but also... more
DefenseUnited States: new systems developed for military drones
Collins Aerospace company announces end of testing
US technology company Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies specializing in aerospace and defense, announced that it has successfully tested new systems for armed drones for the US Army."We... more
AirlinesGermany-United States axis for cargo drones
eVtol aircraft to transport medicines to remote areas
The use of transport drones is a growing trend in urban areas across the Atlantic. Now a start-up company in the US is launching a service to deliver drugs and medical equipment to remote areas of the... more
Civil aviationStudying connectivity services from HAPS
Launched with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Airbus, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO) and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SKY Perfect JSAT) jointly announced that they have begun studying the feasibility of... more
Civil aviationEVE eVTOL aircraft: SkyWest, Azorra, Republic Airways, BAE Systems
Agreements announced with more orders and strategic partnerships
Eve Urban Air Mobility, a reference in the development of next-generation Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) solutions, announced a definitive business combination agreement with Zanite Acquisition Corp. After the... more
DefenseUS focuses on drones and reduces soldiers
But innocent casualties rise in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan
Washington changed its military strategy in recent years. It decided to increasingly focus on armed drone strikes to reduce the deployment of American soldiers on the ground. However, since September 2014... more
DefenseUnited States: no trial for Afghanistan attack
Military not indicted for drone bombing error on civilians
The US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, at the conclusion of the investigations conducted by the Pentagon according to which the US armed forces have committed errors but not war crimes, made it known... more
DefenseTurkey announces drone tests with laser weapons
Unmanned aircraft unveiled at "Government promotion days"
According to "Anadolu Ajansı", a news agency owned by the Government of Turkey, in recent days the Ankara police has successfully tested the first military drone equipped with laser weapons. The remotely... more
Civil aviationEve and Sydney Seaplanes: initial order of 50 eVTOL aircraft
Partnership announced to bring UAM service to the city
Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions (Eve), an Embraer company, and Sydney Seaplanes, a reference in the transition to sustainable aviation, today announced a partnership that will lay the foundation for new... more
DefenseIsrael sell armed drone aircraft to Morocco
A Tel Aviv-based company turns over 19 million euros. Many civilian casualties
Israel and Morocco have recently sealed in Rabat, capital of the North African country, an important agreement of military cooperation, on which some indiscretions are beginning to emerge. First of all,... more
DefenseEgypt unveils its military drone aircraft at "Edex 2021"
On the sidelines of the event meetings with Sudan and Angola for military cooperation
At the "Egypt Defence Expo", the defence exhibition that ends tomorrow in Cairo, Egypt has presented two new locally produced military drones and one co-produced by the Arab Organization for Industrialization... more
DefenseAirbus ready to sell helicopters integrated with drones
Testing on Mum-T functionality on H-145M will end soon
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus Helicopters is completing testing on operational integration between the H-145M military helicopter with Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). This is an upgrade designed... more
Civil aviationS-100 UAS helicopter. Schiebel: SaR trials in extreme conditions in the Arctic
On board the coastguard vessel in Norwegian waters
Schiebel, together with Andøya Space Defence,successfully demonstrated the capabilities of the CAMCOPTER S-100 helicopter on board the coastguard vessel "KV Nordkapp" in Norwegian waters.The purpose of... more
Fair and showsElettronica showcases its ADRIAN counter drone system at the "Dubai Airshow"
Unauthorised and dangerous use is an ever-present threat in the Middle East and around the world
Unauthorised and dangerous drone use is an ever-present threat in the Middle East and around the world. Cheap to buy, easy to fly, in the wrong hands these aircraft can wreak havoc. Unauthorised drones... more