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Defense3M22 Zircon hypersonic missile will be tested on Severodvinsk K-560 submarine
But not before completing the tests by an Admiral Gorshkov class frigate
The 3M22 Zircon (or Tsirkon) hypersonic cruise anti-ship missile will be tested by the Severodvinsk K-560 submarine: a military source reported it today to the Russian press on an unofficial basis, that... more
AirlinesAeroflot cancels aircraft connections to several cities in Europe
The bugbear of Covid-19 also heard in Russia
The Aeroflot Group announces the cancellation of a series of air connections from Russia to various European destinations in France, Germany, Italy and Spain with effect from March 13 to April 30. Specifically,... more
Civil aviationA-380 airplane: the trend is the temporary grounding
For the coronavirus emergency, the passenger transport demand drops dramatically
The partial, or total grounding of the Airbus A-380 airplanes: this is the answer that the operators of the 853-seat superjumbo in the charter version (525 in the typical three-class configuration), are... more
AirlinesairBaltic to decrease capacity further and reduce staff
It has cancelled a total of 580 flights from end of March until end of May
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis in the world and the changing daily environment on the network of airBaltic, the airline will reduce the capacity for the upcoming three months further. In line with... more
DefenseUS deploy air defense and missile systems in Iraq
To protect its Forces on the field after the attack in early January
The USA started deploying air defense and missile systems in Iraq to protect American troops in the event of a potential Iranian attack: Kenneth Mackenzie, head of the United States central command, said... more
PeopleVon der Leyen (EC) on the coronavirus and the effects on aircraft and transport
The measures under evaluation in this one, and in other sectors
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has remarked on the Coronavirus response that: "This morning, I met with the Commission's Coronavirus Response Team. We discussed about t... more
AerospaceLow-quality components on the Proton-M rocket
Roscosmos sets up an investigation commission, and postpones the launch
Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, has set up a commission to identify those responsible for using low-quality components on the Proton-M launch vehicle, designed to launch heavy loads and the telecommunications... more
Finance and economyAirplanes. Air France-KLM Group: February 2020 traffic
The data in a leap year - ATTACHMENT
Air France-KLM Group unveiled today the traffic results in February 2020.The highlights are: Please note that 2020 being a leap year, reported February traffic and capacity figures are mechanically increased... more
AirlinesRyanair suspends all Italian flights to April 8
As Government extends restrictions to all Italy
Ryanair today (Tues 10 Mar) announced the suspension of its full flight schedule to/from and within Italy, following the decision of the Italian Government to “lock down” the entire country to contain the... more
IndustryLeonardo: Profumo was a big disappointment
Too many strategic errors in his mandate
The three years by Mauro Moretti's management in Finmeccanica-Leonardo ended with sharp reductions in terms of orders and consequently in turnover. When Profumo arrived three years ago, there were... more
IndustryFincantieri: the “ship-bridge” over the Polcevera stream
A new 100m maxi deck has been raised
Rapidity and know-how of excellence: industry’s production model at the service of Genoa and the Country more
DefenseNew Start Treaty: America calls for the inclusion of new Russian armaments
Moscow replies: Niet, spasibo -VIDEO
Yesterday in Washington it was pointed out which Russian armaments should be added to the New Start (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) which will expire at the beginning of 2021. Among others, the robotic... more
AerospaceBartolomeo platform has been launched
Now on its journey to the International Space Station
The Airbus built Bartolomeo platform has been successfully launched on 06 March from Cape Canaveral, Florida, US. It is now on its journey to the International Space Station (ISS) and will be installed... more
AirlinesPlanes. March 11-April 30: Delta suspends Atlanta-Rome flights
Detroit-Rome seasonal postponed to May 1st. New York-"JFK"/Rome unchanged
Due to the spread of Covid-19, Delta temporarily suspends the service between the "Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport" of Atlanta (ATL) and the "Leonardo da Vinci" airport of Rome-Fiumicino (FCO)... more
AirlinesAircraft: Air Serbia suspends flights to Rome and Bologna from Nis
Partial cancellations on those for Milan and Venice. Belgrade-Rome regular
Air Serbia, from today (on Monday March 9), due to the Covid-19, it will temporarily suspend its operations until the end of March concerning two routes to the Italian Republic on which it operates from... more
ReportMalaysia plane flight MH-17: trial accused of shooting down
Three Russians and an Ukrainian separatist to the stand in Schiphol
According to the European press reports today, the trial has started in Amsterdam involving three Russians and an Ukrainian separatist, accused in competition of having shot down the airliner Boeing B-777/200ER... more
AirlinesCovid-19. Alitalia reorganizes its air services on Milan and Venice airports
Only domestic flights to/from Linate, to/from Malpensa suspended from today, services reduced between Venice and Rome
Following the yesterday Decree of the Italian President of the Council of Ministers, which includes new measures for the containment of Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Alitalia informs that it has implemented... more
IndustryFincantieri on energy transition and environmental sustainability
It collaborates with CdP and Eni
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), Eni and Fincantieri confirm their shared commitment on the energy transition path to decarbonisation and environmental sustainability: today, the companies signed a Memorandum... more
AccidentsRussia, plane crash flight MH17: data provided by Moscow ignored?
Too selective approach?
According to a news that appeared today on "Radio Sputnik" an impressive amount of important data provided by Russia to the Netherlands on the case of the Malaysian Boeing plane crashed in 2014 (flight... more
AerospaceSoyuz-ST launch postponed with Emirati satellite on board
Procrastinated in April for further technical checks
The launch of the Russian Soyuz-ST-A rocket mission VS24 from the cosmodrome of Kourou, in French Guyana, which should have brought the Falcon Eye 2 satellite of the United Arab Emirates into orbit should... more
IndustryContract to upgrade Italian Armed Force’s identification systems
Signed between Leonardo and Italian Defence authorities
Leonardo has signed a contract with the Italian Defence authorities to supply and install ‘New Generation Identification Friend or Foe’ (NGIFF) identification equipment, updated to the latest NATO Mod... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): now it is necessary to find a buyer
The former flag carrier is on the market
Green light to the Alitalia sales procedure (see AVIONEWS). The airline is on the square in a context of crisis that affects all European air transport exacerbated by the global emergency of the coronavirus... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: call for expressions of interest for the acquisition of company activities
Notice published - ATTACHMENT
The announcement relating to the call for expressions of interest for the acquisition of the corporate activities headed by Alitalia-SAI (Italian airline) SpA and Alitalia Cityliner SpA in extraordinary... more
PeopleAirbus publishes agenda for 2020 Annual General Meeting
Mark Dunkerley, Stephan Gemkow proposed to join Board
Airbus has published the agenda for its 2020 Annual General Meeting to be held on 16 April, with resolutions including the proposed appointment of Mark Dunkerley and Stephan Gemkow as independent non-executive... more
Science and technologyPrimoco UAV unmanned aircraft leaps forward
Virtual reality for pilot training -VIDEO
The Czech company Primoco UAV SE has introduced into its training program a virtual reality training module allowing it to significantly increase the efficiency, success and safety of its pilot training... more
Finance and economyAircraft and transport. IATA updates COVID-19 financial impacts
Relief measures needed; two possible scenarios -ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) updated its analysis of the financial impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency on the global air transport industry. IATA now... more
AirlinesAirplanes. British carrier Flybe has gone bankrupt
The epidemic emergency in an already suffering airline is fatal
The coronavirus has claimed a new victim: the British company Flybe, which has left its planes ashore and filed for bankruptcy after a rescue attempt by the London government with a £ 100 million bridging... more
Civil aviationCOVID-19 hits January passenger demand, according to IATA's results
International and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for January 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 2.4% compared... more
CargoAirplanes and transport. IATA: cargo demand down in January 2020
Regional performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in Cargo Tonne Kilometers (CTKs), decreased by 3.3% in January 2020, compared... more
Civil aviationICAO takes steps to strengthen global border management and security
Through the on-line issuance of a new “Master List” of e-passport authentication certificates
Leveraging its privileged position as the nexus for international passports and associated standards development, UN aviation agency ICAO has taken steps to strengthen modern border security through the... more