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AirlinesAlitalia (2). Possible EU survey of EUR 400 million loan
"We received the first complaints"
New sources of tension for Alitalia from the EU front: "there are risks of opening a second investigation in the wake of the new EUR 400 million loan". This is mentioned by Margrethe Vestager, vice-president... more
Civil aviationAlitalia. AVIONEWS meets unions at the Italian MISE: do you start over?
Soon the EUR 400 million, a brief meeting with Delta and final farewell to Atlantia
AVIONEWS awaited the union representatives at the exit of the MISE (Italian Ministry of Economic Development) after the meeting with the Minister Stefano Patuanelli and the new commissioner of Alitalia... more
IndustryThe activities of the Tempest program continue
Leonardo reveals a new radar technology; a new aircraft in-service with the RAF in 2035
Leonardo UK has demonstrated the performance of a new radar receiver/warner technology as part of its on-going development work for Tempest, the next generation combat air project which will see the UK,... more
AerospaceCosmo-SkyMed second generation satellite launched
The all-Italian program for Earth observation
The COSMO-SkyMed Earth observation constellation, by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the Ministry of Defense, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, welcomes the first second-generation satellite.... more
AirlinesAlitalia hearing: the position of the Italian unions
Compacts on State participation, rescue loan and redundancies
The hearings of the Transport Commission have just taken place, as part of the examination of the decree on "Urgent measures to ensure the continuity of the service performed by Alitalia in extraordinary... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: passenger and freight traffic in October
Aircraft movements turned negative for the first time this year - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its latest air traffic report for October 2019, measuring all of commercial aviation flights: full service, regionals, low-cost and charter. Passenger... more
Civil aviationPossible increase in delays and cancellations of flights in the Summer
Air traffic controllers are too few?
According to "Corriere.it", which cited Sita, one of the companies operating in the air transport sector, in 2018, around the world, 4.3 billion baggages sent in the hold were handled and of these 24.81... more
Civil aviationBoeing (2): stop production of the B-737 Max aircraft in January
Possible job cuts
As anticipated yesterday, Boeing is thinking of a pause in the production of the B-737 Max aircraft, after the fatal accidents in Ethiopia and Indonesia that caused the death of 346 people (see AVIONEWS).... more
IndustryBoeing statement regarding 737 MAX aircraft production
The industry suspends it starting in January due to certification moving into 2020
Reduced production output enables prioritization of stored aircraft deliver. No layoffs or furlough expected at this time more
AirportsAtlantia: two new CEOs and 49% of AdR sales
Changes to look to the future and back on the stock exchange
Significant decisions for Atlantia: sale of a stake in AdR (Rome Airports' management company) and the strengthening of governance with two CEOs. The new Chief Executive Officers will deal separately... more
AirportsAirplane transport. Strikes France (2): slowdowns towards airports
Thirteenth day of protests
Thirteenth day of strike for transport in Paris (see AVIONEWS). A new demonstration is scheduled for today to protest against the pension reform of Emmanuel Macron and there will be disruptions with traffic... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Strike in France: forecasts for today
Discomforts and delays are however predictable
In anticipation of the strike notices presented by the trade unions for today, on December 17, the French DGAC (Directorate-General of Civil Aviation) asked carriers to reduce their flight schedule to... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: financial calendar 2020
For Board of Directors and shareholders' meeting
Leonardo informs that the annual calendar of corporate events for the year 2020 is as follows:Thursday 12 March – Board of Directors: Draft Annual Report for 2019Thursday 7 May – Board of Directors: Res... more
PeopleNew appointment as Director of Media & Communications at ACI EUROPE
It is Virginia Lee, with immediate effect
ACI EUROPE, the trade association for Europe’s airports, announces the appointment of Virginia Lee as its new Director of Media & Communications, with immediate effect.She joins ACI EUROPE from Cable E... more
Military aviationTwo new orders for C-295 aircraft
Coming from two European countries
Ireland’s Department of Defence has announced the acquisition of two C-295 medium airlifters in a maritime surveillance configuration. With this new order, the Irish Air Corps will become the 33rd C-295 o... more
AirportsChina: million-dollar subsidies for airports
Beijing continues to grow without stopping
The positive trend continues for China in the aviation and aeronautics sectors (see AVIONEWS). Chinese small and medium-sized airports will share subsidies of $ 222.86 million in 2020. This is a plan revealed... more
AerospaceRadar satellite COSMO-SkyMed IIG ready for launch
Four Thales Alenia Space contributions on-board VS23
The first satellite COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation (CSG-1)is ready to be launched from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation or CSG (COnstellation of Satellites for the Mediterranean b... more
AerospaceFucino Space Centre (Italy): the new control room for satellite orbital insertion inaugurated
LEOP, the technological core for testing of spacecraft
Leonardo, through its subsidiary Telespazio (67% Leonardo and 33% Thales), today inaugurated the new LEOP (Launch and Early Orbit Phase) control room at the Fucino Space Centre in Abruzzo, the technological... more
Civil aviation"Brexit": A big win for Johnson
Absolute majority and irreversible exit from the EU
Overwhelming electoral victory of Boris Johnson: having obtained the mandate, now the next step is the "Brexit". The conservative party has taken more than 360 seats out of 650, while the work of Jeremy... more
DefenseUSA test INF range missile
The reaction by Moscow: we repay it in kind -VIDEO
The Pentagon tested yesterday the prototype of a missile configured to carry a nuclear warhead, of which it revealed no further details except that it was launched from a static platform placed at the... more
AirportsAircraft and transport (3): "Alitalia should not be split"
"Thousands of redundancies" is the only certainty among the various proposals
A twenty-four-hour strike is underway to protest the Alitalia and air transport situation (see AVIONEWS). As already mentioned, the only constant among the various proposed hypotheses is the thousands... more
Civil aviationDelta Air Lines: "We are still interested in Alitalia"
Backfire from the American carrier?
Delta Air Lines is still interested in Alitalia. This was stated by managing director Ed Bastian. The airline said that "it remains committed to becoming a minority shareholder in a reorganized Alitalia... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport (2). Special measures by Alitalia for the strikes of today
And the cancellations on December 12 and 14 -ATTACHMENTS
Due to 24-hour air transport sector strikes confirmed by some Italian trade unions for Friday 13 December, Alitalia was forced to cancel several flights scheduled for this day.Flights set to operate on... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The strikes of today in Italy
They are 16 in total
MIT (Italian Infrastructure and Transport Ministry) unveiled the list of the strikes planned for today in the aircraft and transport.The different ones on Friday, December 13.13/12/2019 Cub Trasporti union... more
Fair and showsElettronica Group promotes advanced defence solution at "GDA Kuwait"
The event from December 10-13
Again this year Elettronica is a major exhibitor at the "Gulf Defense & Aerospace" in Kuwait. "GDA" is an international exhibition for defense, aerospace, homeland security and safety in a large and growing... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM accelerates its aircraft fleet renewal
And orders an additional 10 A-350/900s for AF
The Air France and Air France-KLM Boards of Directors have reached a decision concerning the replacement of Air France’s A-380s and approved an order of 10 A-350/900 airplanes. With this decision, the G... more
Military aviationPhoto. Burkina Faso orders C-295 airplane
To reinforce its military transport capabilities
Photo. The Ministry of Defence of Burkina Faso has placed a firm order for one C-295 military airlifter.As part of its 2018-2022 Military Acquisition Law, the Burkina Faso Air Force will reinforce its... more
ReportHave the wrecks of the Chilean plane been found?
Tests for confirmation in the next few days
Some debris of the Chilean military plane that disappeared on Monday with 38 people on board would have been found while en route from Punta Arenas airport to a military base in Antarctica (see AVIONEWS).... more
HelicoptersAirbus delivers first H-145 helicopter to Germany ahead of schedule
For the Armed Forces' Search and Rescue service -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H-145 for the German Armed Forces’ (Bundeswehr) Search and Rescue service to the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service S... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: MEF (Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance) gives EUR 150 million
The infringement procedure by the EU has now become certain
The Italian Minister of Economic Development Stefano Patuanelli thanked and liquidated the three extraordinary commissioners who in these two and a half years with little transparency and sporadic news... more