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AerospaceAMI-CRN. Virgin Galactic announced first commercial research mission
Partnership with Italian Air Force marks first one of its kind led by European Country; flight window end of this month
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc, a vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, announced yesterday the manifest for the next rocket-powered test flight of SpaceShipTwo Unity from Spaceport... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS interviews Alfonsi (Ugl): worries for the future of ITA
For the national secretary it is not yet clear how the Government wants to relaunch the sector -VIDEO
Francesco Alfonsi Italian secretary UGL Trasporti union in the interview with AVIONEWS says he is worried about the employees of Alitalia and Air Italy, he asks the government for layoffs to cover the... more
Civil aviationJuan Carlos Salazar began his mandate as ICAO Secretary General
He replaced Fang Liu after two terms
Juan Carlos Salazar of Colombia officially assumed last August 1, 2021, the office of ICAO Secretary General, succeeding Fang Liu of China. Secretary General Salazar is a former Director General of Civil A... more
Civil aviationAlessio Quaranta director of the understanding of the skies
Cooperation agreement signed in Tirana between ECAC and ICAO
The first day of the 70th special meeting of Ecac directors general, European Civil Aviation Conference, has been defined as "fruitful". The meeting, held in Tirana in Albania from August 25 to 28, was... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS interviewed Antonio Amoroso, Cub Trasporti national secretary
What present and future for ITA? -VIDEO
The national secretary Cub (Confederazione unitaria base) Trasporti, Antonio Amoroso interviewed by AVIONEWS talks about the present and future of ITA (Italia Trasporto aereo), analyzing the various facts... more
AirportsEU. Covid: answer to question on use of the green card by Italy
Given by Didier Reynders on behalf of the Commission
"P-003792/2021Answer given by Mr Reynderson behalf of the European Commission(24/8/2021)The EU Digital COVID Certificate framework is based on Articles 21 and 77 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the... more
AirlinesAircraft. ITA: carrier announces next steps towards beginning of operations
It has convened the trade unions for tomorrow
During August 26 ITA will start the sales for flights operating from October 15.Beginning of sales follows the achievement of the certifications (Air Operator Certificate and Operating License) that ITA... more
AirlinesMinsk opens to investigation on Ryanair plane hijacking
Controversial episode dates back to 23 May
It's time to talk again, after some time, about the plane of the low-cost carrier Ryanair hijacked on the orders of Belarus to arrest a political opponent, the young Roman Protassevich, former collaborator... more
AirlinesAlitalia pilot launches speed challenge to Marcell Jacobs
The proposal during the athlete's flight from Tokyo
It is impossible to deny, Marcell Jacobs is the man of the moment. The sportsman who won two gold medals for Italy at Tokyo Olympics just ended (100 meters and 4x100 relay) is attracting the attention... more
AirportsAfter 50 years new focus on hijacking of Dan Cooper
The man jumped with a parachute after asking for $ 200,000
Half a century exactly: it's been a long time since Dan Cooper (it was never clear if his name was real or fictional) hijacked a B-727 of the air carrier Northwest Orient Airlines, demanding a substantial... more
AerospaceVirgin Galactic sells again space travel tickets
After mission of number one Richard Branson
Richard Branson begins to love it. The number one of the Virgin brand has become the first space tourist in history thanks to his company Virgin Galactic, also preceding a fierce "rival" such as the founder... more
AirlinesAircraft. A new low-cost airline will revolutionize Indian market
Akasa Air, the project of a local entrepreneur
An almost unpronounceable surname, but a very precise idea to be realized: Rakesh Jhunjhunwala is an Indian entrepreneur with just under 4 billion euros of estimated assets and now his main interest is... more
IndustryFincantieri NexTech: its BoD renewed for the three-year period
The company is present in multiple high-tech sectors
The Assembly of Fincantieri NexTech met on July 29 (but communicated it today) appointing the new Board of Directors for the three-year period 2021-2023. The BoD is comprised as follows: Chairman, Giampiero... more
AirportsFraport Group interim report in first half 2021
Passenger numbers rising during Summer travel season
The business performance of the Fraport global airport company continued to be impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic during the first six months of 2021. Following a weak first quarter, traffic figures markedly... more
AirlinesSurprise in Air Europa: new general director appointed
Air carrier still awaits news on Iberia acquisition
A real earthquake. Spanish media do not mince words to describe the latest internal developments of the airline Air Europa, still struggling with the uncertainties of the acquisition by Iberia, but not... more
DefenseBiden confirms US troops withdrawal from Iraq by the end of 2021
During a summit with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi
American President Joe Biden has made it known in the last few hours how the United States combat mission in Iraq will end by the end of this 2021, consequently the withdrawal of the stars and stripes... more
AirportsState aid. EC approves Italian scheme to compensate airports and ground-handling operators
For EUR 800m for the damage suffered due to the coronavirus outbreak
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €800 million Italian scheme to compensate airports and ground-handling operators for the damage suffered due to the coronavirus outbreak a... more
AerospaceAvio, Vega E: new contract signed with ESA
For worth of EUR 118.8 million
In the ESA ESRIN headquarters of Frascati (near Rome), the CEO of Avio Giulio Ranzo and the ESA Director of Space Transportation Daniel Neuenschwander have signed a Euro 118.8 million contract which ensures... more
AerospaceOn July 20, 1969, man landed on the Moon
NASA's unforgettable Apollo 11 Mission
One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. Everyone knows these words spoken on July 20, 1969, exactly 52 years ago, by Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the Moon. The story is known... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Solar Impulse’s legacy taken one step further
The H-55 is the technological spin-off of the project
When they achieved the first solar electric flight around the world in Solar Impulse 2 airplane, Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg had to take turns in the single-seater cockpit for weight considerations.... more
AirportsEuropean Parliament. Question on EC’s role in safeguarding personal freedom and ensuring sensible use of the "Green pass"
By Susanna Ceccardi
"Parliamentary questions 14 July 2021 Priority question for written answer P-003562/2021to the Commission Rule 138Susanna Ceccardi (ID) Subject: the Commission’s role in safeguarding personal freedom and... more
AerospaceChina-Egypt cooperation agreement on space and aviation
The signing by the two foreign ministers
China and Egypt may seem like two Nations with few points in common and instead the collaboration agreement signed in the last hours by Beijing and Cairo testifies to the exact opposite (read also the... more
AirlinesBoc Aviation announces new Chief Risk Officer
With immediate effect
BOC Aviation Limited announced the appointment of Stephen Barnes as Chief Risk Officer, with immediate effect. He succeeds David Farrell, who has resigned due to family reasons but will remain with the... more
Civil aviationAlessio Quaranta (DG Italian Enac) elected as President of ECAC
Election reaffirms professionalism Authority and Italy in the international civil aviation context
The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), Europe’s largest and longest-standing aviation organisation, has a new President: the Director General of Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC), Alessio Q... more
AirlinesAltavilla will leave Recordati's presidency to take on that of Ita
Manager has been listed as the new number one of air carrier
The appointment of the new executive president of the Italian air transport carrier (Ita) will quickly require some significant corporate changes. Last June, Alfredo Altavilla was identified by the Ministry... more
Civil aviationICAO: new resource package for countries establishing COVID-19 PHC
To assist States during their recovery phases
To assist countries seeking to establish public health travel corridors during their COVID-19 recovery phases, ICAO has just released a new implementation package (iPack) on Establishing a Public Health... more
Civil aviationNominations open for "2021 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards"
The deadline is fixed for the end of August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is inviting nominations for the 2021 Diversity and Inclusion Awards.The Awards recognize three categories of Diversity and Inclusion leadership:Inspirational... more
AirlinesEU, Vestager: "We support Italian Government on Alitalia tickets"
A solution must be found for flights of the old company
The European Commissioner for Competition and Executive Vice President of the EU Commission, Margrethe Vestager, has returned to talk in the last few hours on the issue relating to the air carrier Alitalia. According... more
AirportsAircraft. Iata: marginal improvement in May travel demand
But traffic remained well below pre-pandemic levels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that both international and domestic travel demand showed marginal improvements in May 2021, compared to the prior month, but traffic remained... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS interviews Saverio Urso, head of the first Police Flight Department
Focus on the activities carried out and the use of aircraft - VIDEO
AVIONEWS interviewed Saverio Urso, director of the first flight department of the Police in Pratica di Mare (province of Rome). He deepened the various aspects concerning the Department to which he belongs,... more
Civil aviationICAO: new States now participate in its "Corsia"
The total number reaches 100
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Secretary General Fang Liu announced yesterday that 16 small island and lesser-developed States had notified her of their decisions to voluntarily participate... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. UK reopens all from July 19: what changes for the sector
Initially it was thought of last June 21st
The United Kingdom has officially decided, the date of the "free all" will be next July 19: premier Boris Johnson announced this in the last few hours, after initially thinking about June 21st as the most... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS interviews Marco Di Marco, Casv director in Pratica di Mare
The police officer told how his department works - VIDEO
AVIONEWS staff interviewed Marco Di Marco, first executive of the State Police and director of the Casv (Flight Training and Standardization Center) department in Pratica di Mare, in the province of Rome.... more
DefenseUSA and Russia at work by extension on the New Start treaty
Covid has imposed a long pause in negotiations so far
Russia and United States are actively working on the resumption of inspections for a further reduction and limitation of strategic offensive weapons, what is usually called the New Start treaty, the Strategic... more
AirportsUSA: 1,200 billion dollars plan for airports, railways and roads
President Biden's announcement on Twitter
The latest announcement from the White House suggests a maximum infrastructure investment plan. As US President Joe Biden explained through his Twitter account, the country is preparing to experience a... more
AirlinesDavid Shepherd returns to IAG Cargo as Managing Director
From next August
IAG Cargo the division of International Airlines Group (IAG) announced the appointment of David Shepherd as Managing Director.David Shepherd, who is joining from Aer Lingus, is well known in the industry... more
Civil aviationNext Generation EU: EC endorsed Italy's recovery and resilience plan
For EUR 191,5 bn
The European Commission has yesterday adopted a positive assessment of Italy's recovery and resilience plan. This is an important step towards the EU to disbursing €68.9 billion in grants and €122.6 bil... more
IndustryCatherine Jestin joins Airbus’ Executive Committee
As EVP Digital and Information Management
Airbus has appointed Catherine Jestin as Executive Vice President Digital and Information Management, effective 1 July 2021. In this role, she will join the Executive Committee and report to Guillaume... more
AerospaceRussia and China united by future lunar missions
Cooperation between the two countries intensifies
Given China's rapid development and its strong ties and common interests with Russia, it is only too fair to promote cooperation between the two countries in the space sector: this is what Dmitry Rogozin,... more
DefenseBiden-Putin summit concluded: "Constructive dialogue"
There was no lack of reciprocal hits
Four intense hours and the feeling that the dialogue has led to something new and constructive: this is the balance sheet of the expected summit that took place in Geneva yesterday, Wednesday June 16,... more
AerospaceBlue Origin mission, $ 28 million after first flight auction
An unknown person won last seat
A passenger seat that could not fail to cost a significant amount. The mission that will have as main protagonist Jeff Bezos, founder and number one of the e-commerce portal Amazon, one of the richest... more
AerospaceRoscosmos-Nasa, is cooperation closer?
Russia has opened up to a fruitful partnership
United States and Russia are used to looking at each other with suspicion, even if there seems to be some less perplexity regarding the aerospace sector. In the last few hours, the number one of the Russian... more
Civil aviationICAO: aviation sustainability potentials highlighted at Wef event
Next session of the UN Agency Assembly in 2022
ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu joined the Right Honourable J. Adair Turner, Chairperson of the United Kingdom’s Energy Transitions Commission, in co-chairing this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) ‘Sha... more
Civil aviationBoc Aviation announces new head of aircraft sales
With effect from today
BOC Aviation Limited announces the appointment of Remi Le Meur as Head of Aircraft Sales, with effect from today on June 1st, 2021. He replaces Andrew Taylor, who will remain with the Company until his... more
Civil aviationIcao: implementation of passenger data exchange standards crucial
To counter terrorism and prevention of serious crime
At the ICAO/Interpol Passenger Data Exchange Forum, held virtually from 27-28 May in conjunction with this year’s ICAO TRIP Symposium, ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu highlighted the vital importance o... more
AerospaceSamantha Cristoforetti first European woman to command Iss
Third in the world in orbit with Space Station
There is always a first time in all things and the one that concerned today, Friday 28 May 2021, astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti fills Italian country with pride. Cristoforetti will in fact be the first... more
AirlinesAircraft. Walsh (Iata): "Carriers will become smaller"
President believes in the competitiveness of the sector
Willie Walsh, number one of Iata (International Air Transport Association), released today, Monday May 24, 2021, a television interview in which he spoke, as was inevitable, of the air transport of the... more
AirlinesITA, agreement between Rome and Brussels is closer
Aircraft fleet and personnel are the two crucial points
The actual agreement does not exist yet, but a minimum of optimism is filtering out on the ITA (Italy air transport) carrier, which is still struggling to take off. The agreement with Brussels has not... more
AirlinesBelarus hijacks Ryanair plane to arrest opponent
It was bound for Lithuania
It is still controversial after Belarus literally imposed the hijacking of a low-cost carrier Ryanair aircraft that had departed from Athens and headed for Vilnius, Lithuania. The plane in question landed... more
Civil aviationICAO addresses "WEF Ministerial" meeting on Sustainable Aviation Fuels
The declarations by its Secretary General Fang Liu
Speaking yesterday to a "World Economic Forum" (WEF) Ministerial meeting on Sustainable Aviation Fuels, ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu underscored that as a worldwide connector of peoples and businesses,... more