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ReportLibya: Mitiga airport has been attacked again
A civilian plane escaped the bombing
On August 4, while a Mitiga airport was attacked, a civilian plane coming from Benghazi with 124 passengers on board, miraculously escaped the bombing. To allow the movements, the air traffic has been... more
AerospaceKeplero's dream: the "Lightsail-2" solar sail works
The mission is a success - VIDEO
It will be possible to perform controlled flights in space thanks to solar energy: this is confirmed by the functionality of the "Lightsail-2" solar sail, brought into space on June 25 (see AVIONEWS),... more
ReportHong Kong, protests continue: over 200 flights cancelled
Governor Carrie Lam: risk of city destruction - VIDEO
Fire protests and clashes continue in Hong Kong to demand more democracy with protesters who chant the slogan "Free Hong Kong" by the supporter of the independence of the city, now in prison Edward Leung.... more
DefenseIndia: 10,000 troops in Kashmir and Constitutional autonomy has been abolished in Pakistan
The fear of a nuclear war is becoming more concrete
The fear of a possible war between India and Pakistan is becoming more concrete: the Indian government has deployed 10,000 troops in an area of the Himalaya region and announced that it has taken full... more
AccidentsMcDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II fighter plane crashes in Iran
Save the two pilots
On 4 August 12:30 local time in the Persian Gulf, an Iranian fighter McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II crashed following a technical failure in the south of the Country, but fortunately the two pilots... more
DefenseFinal exit of the US from the INF
Ryabkov: "America should also take action for its violations, but we are open to dialogue"
Since August 2, the US exit from the "Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty" has become effective and Russia has nevertheless proposed to the United States and other NATO countries the declaration... more
UAS-DronesIncidents between aircraft and drones in the UK increased
A study by the "Times" mostly at the Heathrow Airport
According to a research conducted in the United Kingdom by the "Times" and published on August 3, incidents and potential collisions between drones and airplanes were reported at a rate of almost three... more
IndustryLeonardo sells its stake in Eurotech
The completion of the transaction is expected today
Leonardo announces in a note that the sale of its entire stake in Eurotech SpA, equal to 11.08% of the share capital (3,936,461 shares), to Emera Srl at a price of € 4.58 per share for a total consideration o... more
IndustryFincantieri. LCS Program: "Indianapolis" delivered
To the US Navy at shipyard in Marinette
Within the Littoral Combat Ship Program (LCS), the consortium consisting of Fincantieri, through its subsidiary Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM), and Lockheed Martin Corporation, has delivered “Indianapolis” (LC... more
Finance and economyAtlantia: Group half-year financial report approved
Passenger traffic: + 2.0% AdR, + 5.7% Aéroports de la Côte d'Azur -ATTACHMENT
The meeting of the Board of Directors of Atlantia SpA, chaired by Fabio Cerchiai, has approved last Friday the Atlantia Group’s interim report for the six months ended 30 June 2019 (“H1 2019”), which will... more
Tilt-rotorsBoeing: new V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft plant
It will also house fuselage production for Armed Forces and international customers
Boeing, the US Marine Corps, US Air Force and US Navy announced the transformation of a 350,000-square-foot facility outside Philadelphia into a modern factory where company employees will build fuselages... more
AirlinesAir Italy reinforces its code-share agreements
And new routes
Air Italy announces that two of its code-share agreements have been expanded in order to include further new destinations and travel opportunities for its passengers.With effect from today, the code-share... more
AirlinesBangkok Airways and Turkish Airlines: code-share partnership
Started yesterday
Short news. Turkish Airlines (TK) and Bangkok Airways have announced a new code-share partnership, which provides their passengers with connections from Turkey to destinations in Thailand and other cities... more
Discussions"Oshkosh 2019": fact and figures for a record year
AVIONEWS was present at the event
AVIONEWS was present at the "Experimental Aircraft Association Air Venture" which took place from July 22 to 28, 2019 at Oshkosh, in Wisconsin.Some fact and figures about the event in brief:Attendance:... more
AirlinesAir France and Paris Aéroport: cooperation to ensure baggage tracking
Thanks to the innovative RFID technology
As from 2020, Air France will ensure baggage tracking at Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" airport using tags equipped with RFID chips in cooperation with Paris Aéroport. It is one of the very first airlines... more
ConferencesCooperation delivers enhanced ICAO compliance and sustainable aviation development
The opening of the 2019 symposium in Phuket
ICAO Council President Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu declares that the UN agency’s "No Country Left Behind" initiative has successfully resulted in heightened cooperation with States and established a crucial m... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: BoD approves results at 30 June 2019
Strong performance at airports - ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA, which convened today, has reviewed and approved the consolidated results at 30 June 2019.The highlights are:Revenue up 4.3% to €2.3 billionRobust like for like r... more
PeopleAirbus DS announces new appointments
From next October 1st
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) has appointed Julian Whitehead Executive Vice-President Global Business and Strategic Programmes, effective 1 October 2019. Currently, he is serving as Executive Vice-President... more
AirportsTrapani airport opens to the trade of the East
Hellofly will fly from Birgi to Naples and Tirana as of September
New routes designed specifically for managers, entrepreneurs and to manage their mid-week business trips between Sicily, Campania and Albania starting from September 20 from "Vincenzo Florio" in Trapani-Birgi.... more
DefenseChina: helicopters, armored vehicles and 190,000 agents in Guangdong
The 70th anniversary exercises worry: possible repression in Hong Kong
On Tuesday July 30, in Southern China at Guangdong province, 190,000 police officers, armored vehicles and helicopters were mobilized in preparation for the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the... more
AerospaceOn August 6: launch of the EDRS satellite
Assembled to the rocket
On August 6 the EDRS-C satellite will be launched from the European spaceport of Kourou, in French Guyana, aboard an Ariane 5 rocket. On July 30, the assembly of the EDRS was carried out, which arises... more
DefenseIran wants to further reduce its nuclear commitments
Zarif: Europe must respect the agreements and take a stand against the US
In a conference on July 31, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated that as long as Europe does not take a clear stance towards the United States, Iran will go ahead with the reduction of... more
IndustryAircalin takes delivery of its first A-330neo aircraft
The second plane joining the fleet later in 2019 -DATA SHEET
New Caledonia’s Aircalin has taken delivery of its first of two A-330/900 at a delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France, with the second aircraft joining the fleet later in 2019, replacing its existing t... more
Finance and economyAirplanes-helicopters. Airbus reports 1H2019 results
The highlights - ATTACHMENT
Airbus reported Half-Year (H1) 2019 consolidated financial results and maintained its guidance for the full-year.The highlights are: Commercial aircraft environment robustH1 financials mainly reflect A... more
AirlinesAir France: evolution of the Group's aircraft fleet
Important decisions of the board of directors
The Air France-KLM Board of Directors approved several strategic decisions concerning the development of the Air France fleet, following a meeting on July 30, 2019.These decisions reflect the Group's... more
Military aviationPutin will send more than 100 military aircraft and helicopters to the Crimea
A spectacular demonstration of Russian strength - VIDEO
A spectacular military exercise is scheduled for August 6: more than 100 aircraft between aeronautical airplanes and helicopters and Russian missile defense forces will simulate the attack of a hypothetical... more
DefenseNorth Korea: two more missiles to warn Seoul
From Wonsan to "the East Sea"
Kim Jong Un launched two more short-range balistic missiles from the Kalma area near Wonsan towards the "East Sea", the name with which the South Koreans identify the Mar of Japan, less than a week after... more
DefenseUN calls for a truce to the war in Libya
Hit civil infrastructures. Salvini said: the silence of the international organizations is unacceptable
On July 28, UN envoy Ghassan Salamè and general Khalifa Haftar met to discuss the latest developments in Libya and ways to revive peace and dialogue. Despite the invitation to respect international humanitarian... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM signs commitment for A-220 aircraft
A MoU for 60 airplanes
The Air France–KLM Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 60 A-220/300 aircraft to modernise its fleet. By acquiring the industry’s single-aisle airplane, the airline will benefit fro... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS was present at the 50th anniversary of "EAA Air Venture" in Oshkosh
Report of the most important aviation event in the world - VIDEO AVIONEWS
AVIONEWS was present at the "Experimental Aircraft Association Air Venture", the largest gathering of aviation enthusiasts and "air show" in the world, which took place from July 22 to 28, 2019 at Oshkosh,... more