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AirlinesCopa Airlines returns to San Francisco Airport
With connections to Latin America
Copa Airlines announced that after eight months of not operating regularly, due to travel restrictions imposed by governments in the region as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the airline resumed operations... more
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AerospaceLeonardo: "roller coster" on Stock Exchange
Profumo still bolted to the chair
Leonardo stock is recovering. On October 30, 2020 it reached its minimum of 4.06 euros, on November 20, 2020 it is at 5.7 euros. It has seen better times, of course (a year ago it was at 11.9 euros, for... more
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AirlinesOutline plans to drive modernisation and digitalisation of European ATM
By leading airspace users, airports, ANSP and the EUROCONTROL Network Manager
An innovative partnership of leading airspace users, airports, air navigation service providers and the Eurocontrol Network Manager (NM), jointly released a set of high-level principles to drive and effectively... more
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AirlinesSpanish Government ready to split Air Europa carrier
For each division there will be a separate board of directors
Three is the perfect number par excellence, but it must not have been the main reason that led Spain to divide airline Air Europa into three different segments, which has been talked about more and more... more
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AirlinesHong Kong, Greater Bay Airlines looking for planes
Asian new carrier could debut in 2021
New and also able to attract a lot of curiosity: Hong Kong is getting closer and closer to the launch of the Greater Bay Airlines airline, which we have been hearing about for some time and which could... more
![Embraer and EDP: partnership for electric aircraft research using an all-electric demonstrator aircraft project, the EMB-203 Ipanema as its test bed](https://avionews.it/resources/small/b217675fee2edd2f4cc078c360488fb7.jpg.webp)
Civil aviationEmbraer and EDP: joint efforts in electric aircraft research
First flight of prototype is scheduled for 2021
Embraer and EDP, a company that operates in all segments of the Brazilian energy sector, have signed a partnership for electric aircraft research. Through its EDP Smart division, the Portuguese-based multinational... more
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Civil aviationStrategies of air carriers to reassure passengers on 737 Max
Aircraft have just been cleared to return to the skies
For B-737 Max yesterday, Wednesday November 18, 2020, was very important: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave the green light to the use of the aircraft after endless months of investigations following... more
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AirlinesUSA: all ready for commercial Christian carrier flights
Passengers will be mostly missionaries
Unique more than rare: air carrier that an American religious organization wants to launch in a short time is unprecedented in the history of civil aviation, given that we are talking about the first Christian... more
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AirlinesBrussels approves Slovenian subsidies for air carriers
Financial support is in line with EU rules
European Commission said yes to the economic program launched by Slovenia to support air carriers flying in the skies of this country. We are talking about 5 million euros to support a sector that is in... more
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CargoChina strongly believes in the "aerial" Silk Road
Airlines have great potential in this regard
A Silk Road of the skies: this is the project in which China believes with great conviction, so much so that it speaks extensively of "Aerial Silk Road" as a strategy for relaunching the domestic economy.... more
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AirportsJost Lammers confirmed to lead European Airport Association
For a second term; the Board and new countries
Following the Annual General Assembly of ACI EUROPE, the Association announced the election of Jost Lammers, President and CEO of Munich Airport, for a second term as its President. The virtual meeting... more
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AirlinesMiami Airport welcomed Southwest Airlines
The service includes daily flights to Baltimore, Chicago, Houston and Tampa
Officials from Miami International Airport (MIA), Southwest Airlines and the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) celebrated the carrier’s launch of first-ever Miami service last days w... more
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AirlinesAA, BA and oneworld launch transatlantic COVID-19 testing trial
On selected flights from USA to London-Heathrow
American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) and oneworld have launched an optional COVID-19 medical-based testing trial on selected flights from the USA to London-Heathrow, in a combined effort to scientifically... more
![From left: Dieter Vranckx new CEO of SWISS International Air Lines; Peter Gerber new CEO of Brussels Airlines; Dorothea von Boxberg new CEO of Lufthansa Cargo](https://avionews.it/resources/small/d5fde132098e71403598dca2e6790406.jpg.webp)
AirlinesLufthansa Group: management change at its three airlines
With effect from January and March 2021
Dieter Vranckx (47), currently CEO of Brussels Airlines, was appointed yesterday CEO of the Swiss airline by the SWISS Board of Directors. He will assume his new duties on January 1, 2021, succeeding Thomas... more
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Civil aviationB-737 airplane (2).Boeing responds to FAA approval to resume MAX operations
The declarations by the leadership - DATA SHEET
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today rescinded the order that halted commercial operations of B-737/8s and B-737/9 airplanes. The move will allow airlines that are under the FAA's jurisdiction,... more
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Airports"Aci Europe Best Airport Award" winners for 2020 announced
For five traffic categories and others -ATTACHMENT
The winners of the "16th Annual ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards" were announced yesterday during the "30th ACI EUROPE Annual Congress and Assembly" which was live streamed at Brussels Airport.The awards... more
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AirlinesFAA ready to authorize B-737 Max flights
Plane was the subject of in-depth investigations for two years
Today, on Wednesday November 18, 2020, could be decisive for the certification of the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) to the flights of B-737 Max plane after two years of waiting. As has been known... more
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AirportsAci: two further levels of achievement in its global ACA programme
Global standard for airport climate action shows increased ambition despite challenge of pandemic
ACI has yesterday unveiled two further levels of achievement in its global Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme, marking the industry’s determination to ‘Build Back Better’ as it looks towards recov... more
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AirportsHamburg Airport wins coveted title of “Best Airport Europe” again
At "ACI Europe Best Airport Awards 2020", it is for the fourth time
For the fourth time now, Hamburg Airport received the title of “Best Airport Europe”. Northern Germany’s largest airport prevailed over competitors from all over the continent in the 10-25 million passe... more
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AirlinesAircraft. Boeing released its World Air Cargo Forecast
More freighters needed to support global supply chains and e-commerce expansion -ATTACHMENT
Boeing released yesterday its biennial World Air Cargo Forecast (WACF), reflecting COVID-19 impacts and opportunities as well as substantial long-term demand for freighters over the next two decades.Enabled... more
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Civil aviationEU Aviation maps a sustainable, post-crisis future in round table report
All stakeholders to work together to reach net zero CO2 emissions by 2050
Over 20 associations collectively representing the entire European aviation ecosystem have announced a joint commitment to work with policy makers to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050, part of a comprehensive... more
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Civil aviationIncreased liberalization and intra-regional resilience key to aviation recovery in Africa
According to the declarations by ICAO SG Fang Liu at a special on-line event
Speaking at a special on-line event organized by the African Union (AU) to commemorate the Yamoussoukro Decision, ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu declared that the recovery of African air services should... more
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CargoNew IATA guidance prepares for global vaccine distribution
Industry preparedness for it includes four factors
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released guidance to ensure that the air cargo industry is ready to support the large-scale handling, transport and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine.... more
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AirportsAci Europe. The harsh reality of latest data released by airport industry
On the eve of its Annual Congress, association paints bleakest picture yet of state of play for aviation
ACI EUROPE has today released the latest European passenger traffic data, showing collapsed air traffic and air connectivity and massive disruption to airport rankings across the footprint.Overall figures,... more
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Civil aviation50 years ago the second Italian raid Rome-Tokyo by a tourism plane
La lunga trasvolata di 19 mila km compiuta in 26 tappe e 90 ore di volo
On November 15, 1970, one month after its departure from Rome-Urbe city airport, the SIAI-Marchetti S-205 single piston engine four seater aircraft, piloted by Mario Panvini Rosati (1935-1997) landed in... more
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Civil aviationOGMA (Embraer) becomes new P&W maintenance center to support GTF engines
Used on A-320neo, A-220, E-190E2 and E-195E2 aircraft
OGMA (Embraer) is the new authorized maintenance center for Pratt & Whitney engines. This is the culmination of a project developed by OGMA, with the support of Embraer, over the past 12 months, which... more
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AirlinesAlitalia-ITA, first official air carrier board concluded
There will be another one next November 20th
A lot of waiting, a sensational delay and finally the first Board of Directors (BoD). Yesterday, on Thursday November 12nd, 2020, the first board of directors of the carrier Alitalia-ITA (Italia Transportation... more
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AirlinesAlitalia will resume flights to Brazil and Argentina
And it inaugurates the code-share agreement with GOL, after that one with Azul
Alitalia will resume from mid-December non-stop flights from Rome to Buenos Aires and Sao Paulo, air services which had been respectively suspended in March and April due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Scheduled... more
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Civil aviationIATA welcomes updated ICAO CART guidance
The second edition of "Take-off" published, after the first one in June 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the publication on the second edition of Take-off: Guidance for Air Travel through the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis by the International Civil... more
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Civil aviationICAO Council endorses new updates to COVID-19 global aviation recovery guidelines
To its Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART) "Take Off"
The ICAO Council endorsed new updates to its Aviation Recovery Task Force’s (CART’s) ‘Take-off’ Guidelines for international air transport.The new guidelines provide recommendations for countries to cons... more
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AirlinesCarriers. Thai Airways seeks buyers for unsold goods
These products were used on board
Reinventing: this may be one of the watchwords that the international airline industry must make its own at the time of the coronavirus. The Thai Airways carrier seems to be at the forefront, as evidenced... more
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AirportsCuba, Havana airport reopens after 8 months
Closure dates back to last March
Eight long months, almost as long as an entire pregnancy. As reported by local media, Havana's “Josè Martì” international airport reopened after a closure motivated by the coronavirus health emergency (read... more
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Civil aviationThe Next Generation of the C-27J aircraft arrives
The first enhanced airplane will be delivered to an undisclosed customer in 2021
Leonardo has begun the final testing of the C-27J Next Generation which features new equipment, a new avionics system and advanced aerodynamic devices, these will enhance the existing high performance... more
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AirlinesNorway. Fewer passengers from Avinor's airports in October
The largest decline is in international passenger traffic
Brief. There were close to 70 per cent fewer passengers from Avinor's airports in October, compared to the same month in 2019. The largest decline is in international passenger traffic.About 1.5 million... more
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Civil aviationAircraft. Embraer: 3Q2020 results
The highlights
Embraer unveiled today the results in the 3rd quarter of 2020.The highlights are: the company delivered 7 commercial jets and 21 executive jets (19 light / 2 large) in 3Q20, and the Company’s firm order ba... more
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AirlinesIATA: airlines and workers call for urgent Government assistance
To prevent jobs catastrophe
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) issued a joint statement calling for urgent government intervention to prevent an employment c... more
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Civil aviationAircraft. Boeing WTO case: The EU puts in place countermeasures against US exports
The measures will take effect as from tomorrow
The European Commission's regulation increasing tariffs on US exports into the EU worth $4 billion will be published in the Official Journal of the EU. The countermeasures have been agreed by EU Member... more
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AccidentsAircraft. ICAO Council urges Iran to complete PS752 accident investigation final report
The first international Forum "Safer Skies" on conflict zones next December
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Council States in the last days urged the Islamic Republic of Iran to expedite the accident investigation into the tragic downing of Ukraine International... more
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Civil aviationAirbus aircraft: orders and deliveries in October 2020
The industry delivered a total of 72 airplanes last month
Airbus’ 2020 gross orders totalled 381 aircraft by October 31st with net orders of 308. The company registered 11 new orders for the month, including six newly launched ACJ TwoTwenty, four A-320neo Family a... more
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AirlinesBoc Aviation delivers first A-321neo aircraft to Indigo
It will be powered by CFM Leap engines - DATA SHEET
BOC Aviation Limited announces today that it has delivered the first of four new A-321NEO aircraft for lease to IndiGo. The aircraft will be powered by CFM Leap engines. BOC Aviation is a global aircraft... more
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Civil aviationICAO encourages proactive pursuit of public health corridor, travel bubble solutions
During a special roundtable with experts
Appreciating recent increases in domestic passenger and freight movements in the ICAO Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu encouraged APAC States this week “to continue the proactive p... more
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AirlinesQatar Airways resumes Miami flights
And it adds frequencies to Chicago and New York
Qatar Airways has announced additional US flights in advance of the holiday season that include resuming services to Miami with two weekly flights from 14 November and increasing weekly frequencies to... more
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AirlinesIberia converts first A-330 plane into freighter to adapt to market
This month the airline will operate until four weekly return Madrid-LA flights
The first A-330 airplane that Iberia has converted into freighter has arrived in Los Angeles from Madrid. Until four weekly cargo flights between the two cities have been scheduled for this month.In the... more
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AerospaceLeonardo's Board of Directors: results at 30 September 2020
Positive and effective management in response to the pandemic; strong financial position -ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Luciano Carta, examined and unanimously approved the results at 30 September 2020.Results at 30 September 2020Successfully and... more
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AirlinesCarriers, Wizz Air optimistic: "Recover in a year"
CEO Varadi is sure to return to pre-covid levels
The period we are experiencing is complex, it is not even clear what will happen in 24 hours, yet low-cost airline Wizz Air is confident about what will happen in exactly twelve months (read also the news... more
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AirlinesAlitalia, over one billion losses in 2020?
Numbers refer to the "old" carrier
One billion Euros: these are the estimates put in black and white today, Thursday November 5, 2020, by newspaper “Sole 24 Ore” regarding the losses that Alitalia could report during 2020. The year wil... more
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AirportsEuropean airports set out plan for urgent EU and Government support
As financial crisis worsens
ACI EUROPE today called on the European Commission to urgently adopt an EU Recovery Framework for Aviation and for Governments to provide the requisite funding to support airports - and the recovery of... more
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AirlinesAircraft. Lufthansa Group: 3Q2020 results
And the data of the nine months of this year
Lufthansa Group reported results of the third quarter 2020.The highlights are:Liquidity of EUR 10.1 billion available, of which EUR 6.3 billion are unutilized stabilization measuresOngoing strong performance... more
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AirportsNew ACI-ICAO qualification programme to enhance aviation safety
COVID-19 response worldwide
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) and Airports Council International (ACI) have developed a new Global Airport Safety Professional (ASP) qualification programme to help airports improve... more
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AerospaceProfumo: "smell" of resignation
Tomorrow's Board of Directors could be the last for Leonardo's CEO
It will be an incandescent Board of Directors the one convened in videoconference tomorrow, on Thursday November 5, 2020 at 5:30 pm. Leonardo's board meets with the stock market closed, but on the table,... more