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HelicoptersFirst four MH-139A helicopters delivered to USAF
For test activity
Leonardo and Boeing have delivered the first four MH-139A "Grey Wolf" test helicopters to the US Air Force as the service looks to replace its aging fleet of UH-1N ones. It is a multi-mission helicopter... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Lufthansa strike on the way
Pilots reject wage increase offer proposed by airline
German air carrier Lufthansa is grappling with a new mass mobilization of its workers, who have called for a strike in the coming days. In fact, the Vereinigung Cockpit union stressed that the company's... more
DefenseSwitzerland: triggers referendum against F-35 aircraft
All signatures collected, now Swiss authorities will set date for vote
Peace activists have collected more than 100,000 signatures needed to trigger a national referendum asking Swiss citizens whether or not they will endorse the Swiss government's decision to buy 36 F-35... more
Civil aviationA 17-year-old completes solo round-the-world flight
He enters Guinness World Record as a youngest person to reach this milestone
Mack Rutherford, a 17-year-old Anglo-Belgian pilot, become the youngest person to make a solo trip around the world aboard an aircraft. The round-the-world trip began on March 23, five months ago, and... more
AirlinesITA Airways valued about 950 million euros
First rumors about the contents of the purchase offers
Deadlines for submitting the two new binding bids to purchase a majority stake in air carrier ITA Airways closed the day before yesterday. These are the first rumors about the contents of the envelopes... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: six months of war
US intelligence speaks of 15,000 Russian soldiers killed, worse than Afghanistan
The war between Russia and Ukraine has reached its sixth month of fighting. It was dawn on February 24, 2022, when Vladimir Putin ordered the military attack on Kiev: military means and soldiers had penetrated... more
AirlinesLondon: British cancels 10,000 flight connections
Drastic cut in coming months due to Heathrow airport chaos
The air carrier British Airways announced in recent hours that it will cancel about 10,000 short-haul routes scheduled between the end of October 2022 and March 2023 to and from London-Heathrow Airport.... more
AerospaceNASA's Orion spacecraft with Module is ready for launch
It will be a few days from Florida, on mission to the Moon
NASA's Orion spacecraft will be launched in a few days from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, on its mission to the Moon. The Airbus-built European Service Module (ESM) will power Orion to and from... more
AirlinesITA Airways: reading of takeover today
Consideration is being given to armoring privatization with multimillion-dollar withdrawal penalty
Deadlines for submitting updated bids for the takeover of flag carrier ITA Airways expired yesterday at 11:59 pm. The privatization thus gets into full swing with the bids of the two interested cordates:... more
Civil aviation2022 ICAO safety report presents positive results
Analysis of global safety performance for 2021 operations -ATTACHMENT
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) has released its 2022 Safety Report, presenting a detailed analysis of global civil aviation safety performance for 2021 operations. Report results reveal... more
AirlinesGlobal aircraft construction goes slow
Airbus and Boeing could delay deliveries due to material shortages and logistical difficulties
Global aircraft production is slowing down. A dynamic fueled by a number of concomitant factors: from problems in logistics systems leading to various delays in component deliveries, through shortages... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines bets on supersonic planes
Agreement on the purchase of the first 20 supersonic Overture aircraft
US carrier American Airlines has signed an agreement with American aircraft manufacturer Boom Supersonic to purchase 20 Overture supersonic aircraft. These are 60-80 passenger capacity aircraft that are... more
AirlinesITA Airways: new proposals today
Challenge between Msc-Lufthansa and Certares fund, no decision made option is standing
The deadline for submitting bids for the takeover of air carrier ITA Airways expires today, August 22: by 11:59 pm the two interested consortia Msc-Lufthansa and the Certares fund (with carriers Delta... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes happy Summer holidays to everyone
The agency will be closed from tomorrow and will reopen on Monday 22
AVIONEWS communicates its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed from tomorrow on Friday August 12, on the occasion of the Summer holidays.The agency will reopen regularly... more
Civil aviationACH-160 helicopter delivered
To a Brazilian customer -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the world's first ACH-160 (premium version of the H-160 model) to a customer in Brazil on the eve of the 17th edition of the "Annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference... more
AirportsFraport: results during the first half 2022
The company sees dynamic passenger growth
Following the widespread lifting of pandemic-related travel restrictions, the airports across the Fraport Group recorded a strong rebound in passenger traffic. Some of Fraport’s Greek airports serving h... more
AirlinesRussian air carriers are disassembling planes
Forced by economic sanctions because they are short of spare parts
The flag carrier Aeroflot, like all other Russian air carriers, is reportedly disassembling some planes to make sure it has spare parts. A phenomenon started by the economic sanctions imposed by the international... more
AirlinesQantas will employ managers in handling
Airline seeks volunteers to drive vehicles and handle baggage at airport
Australian flag carrier Qantas has asked its managers to work for three months as baggage handlers. An initiative aimed at limiting inconveniences resulting from staff shortages. The German airport company... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Russia enlists more soldiers
Gathered over 40 new volunteer units to participate in conflict against Kiev
Moscow is proceeding with the enlistment of fighters to be sent to Ukraine. These are mostly inhabitants in the outlying regions of the Federation, residing in rural areas more than in cities, and with... more
AirlinesFincantieri: new incoming managers
Outgoing top figures to strengthen Group and pursue new goals
A batch of freshly appointed new managers at Fincantieri Group, which specializes in the naval and defense sectors, is under way. Drawing the team is Chief Executive Officer Pierroberto Folgiero, who... more
DefenseTaiwan: China continues military exercise
Aircraft and ships engaged in anti-submarine drills and assault in Taiwan Strait
Means of Beijing's Air Force and Navy are conducting anti-submarine attack and assault demonstration actions in the Taiwan Strait. The Chinese Armed Forces exercises were expected to end on Sunday, after... more
AirlinesITA Airways: the crux of privatization
Italian Government could choose best offer by August 31
After the announcement by current Prime Minister Mario Draghi that his government will take up the privatization procedure of the national airline ITA Airways, there are some crux to be solved first to... more
AirlinesChina-Taiwan: airlines modify flight routes
Chinese military exercises hamper transport between Southeast and Northeast Asia
The maxi military exercise initiated by China, involving hundreds of aircraft and dozens of armed forces ships and boats, is causing considerable disruption, hindering sea and air transportation between... more
DefenseChina-Taiwan tensions: Beijing's maxi drill
More than 100 fighter jets and helicopters and 10 naval vessels engaged in the island's waters
China said more than 100 military aircraft and helicopters and 10 warships took part in military exercises held in six specific areas off Taiwan's coast around the island. Among the armed forces assets... more
Civil aviationInflation drives up air travel prices
Why summer 2022 fares in the US are higher than in 2019
Inflation is driving up air travel prices. This is what we see in the United States, as everywhere else in the world: from oil to eggs, from gas to fuel, everything is more expensive. This is also true... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines cancels flight connections to Taiwan
Choice linked to "increasing airspace restriction" due to military exercises
Air carrier Singapore Airlines has cancelled all flights to and from the island of Taiwan. A decision inextricably linked to Chinese military exercises conducted by China's Navy and Air Force in the Taiwan... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: strong passenger demand continues in June
Total, domestic and international traffic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for June 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel remains strong. Total traffic in June 2022 (measured in revenue passenger... more
Helicopters400th Bell 505 helicopter delivered
European customer chose it for corporate operations
Bell Textron announced today the 400th 505 delivery to European customer Al Barratt, co-founder of Grenade and owner of Cotswold Aviation, both based in the United Kingdom. Joined by the Bell leadership... more
IndustryTanker airplanes. Italian Air Force extends relationship with Boeing
For maintenance and training
Boeing and the Directorate for Air Armaments and Airworthiness (DAAA) have signed an order for the company to continue providing full Performance Based Logistics (PBL) support to the Italian Air Force... more
DefenseUS-Taiwan: China starts military exercise
Dongfeng ballistic missiles launched today
Following a 24-hour visit to Taiwan by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, China started one of the largest ever inter-force military exercises around the island. According to reports, the... more
CargoAircraft. IATA: cargo stable in June
Performance impacted by several factors
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing healthy and stable performance. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was 6.4%... more
AirlinesItaly: 3600 airline connections cancelled
The figure recorded in the last month, but the situation is better than in Europe
In the last month in Italy 3600 air connections departing from airports in the Belpaese have been cancelled, with a peak of 377 cancelled flights recorded last July 17, the day of the national strike.... more
AirlinesHeathrow Airport: stop booking until August 8
British Airways carrier initiative to suspend ticket sales
There is no peace at London-Heathrow Airport. Amid delays, staff shortages and strikes, there continues to be major disruptions in air passenger transport and related services. At the London airport, in... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Norwegian Viva" floated in Marghera (Venice)
Second of six new-generation cruise ships
“Norwegian Viva”, the second of six vessels from Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) new Prima Class of ships was floated out of the shipyard in Marghera (Venice) today, only a few days after the delivery of “N... more
AirportsUnited States: inconvenience for wheelchairs at airports
Passengers with reduced mobility complain of longer waits beyond 30 minutes
Long wait times for wheelchairs at airports are a concern for many travelers in a summer already saturated with air travel disruptions with canceled flights, delays and long waits. Passengers who have... more
Finance and economyUS say yes to assist Greek military helicopters
Pentagon approves sale of services and components for S-70
The US State Department has approved the sale to Greece of services and components for Sikorsky S-70 military helicopters. The Pentagon said the deal has an estimated value of about 162,07 million dollars,... more
AirportsF2i reaches 7 billion in funding
And it launches its first infrastructure debt fund
F2i SGR, Italy's largest infrastructure asset manager and leading player in Europe, has topped EUR 7 billion in funding with the launch of its first Infrastructure Debt Fund which has a target of EUR 500... more
AirlinesShell and Lufthansa Group sign a non-binding MoU
For Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supply
Representatives of Shell International Petroleum Co Ltd. and Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Lufthansa Group) have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for exploring the supply of Sustainable... more
Defense"Pacific dragon" military exercise started
Training with military ships in Hawaii will end August 14, 2022
Kicking off today in the waters of Hawaii are the "Pacific Dragon" military exercises, functional to test defense capabilities against ballistic missiles. Naval assets from the US Navy, Japan's Navy, and... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports 1H2022 results
297 commercial aircraft delivered in this period
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the Half-Year (H1) ended 30 June 2022.The highlights are: 297 commercial aircraft delivered in H1 2022 Revenues € 24.8 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 2.6 bil... more
DefenseIndia: delivered three US military helicopters
An order for 24 aircraft to modernize Navy fleet by 2025
The Indian Navy announced in recent hours that it received the first batch of three US-made Sikorsky SH-60 "Seahawk" military warfare helicopters. The aircraft arrived in India in the past few days via... more
AerospaceLeonardo: BoD approved 1H results
Orders EUR 7,3bn -ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Luciano Carta, examined and unanimously approved results of the first half 2022.Alessandro Profumo, Leonardo CEO, stated “Our g... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Norwegian Prima" delivered in Marghera (Venice)
142,500-tons, 300 meters long, and accommodating 3,215 guests
"Norwegian Prima”, the first of six vessels from Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) new Prima Class of ships was delivered at the shipyard in Marghera (Venice) today, at the presence of Harry Sommer, President and... more
DefenseUkrainian war: missiles from Belarus
Kiev hit; Russia intensifies offensive to reduce Ukrainian attacks in Donbass
Russian armed forces in the Donetsk People's Republic region are trying to capitalize on recent territorial gains around some key cities. In addition, they may intensify the offensive around some population... more
DefensePhone call between Biden and Xi Jinping today
Taiwan issue and the war between Russia and Ukraine among the topics on the agenda
A phone call between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will be held today. Two issues are at the top of the priority agenda: the Taiwan issue with the upcoming visit to the... more
DefenseMilitary exercises kick off in China
A two-day navy exercise near the Qiongzhou Strait, off the coast of Vietnam
The China Maritime Safety Administration (Cmsa) announced that a two-day military exercise will kick off tomorrow in the western waters of the Qiongzhou Strait between Hainan Island and Guangdong Province.... more
DefenseSouth Korea builds strategic military command
Coordination between F-35A aircraft, spy satellites and missiles in anti-North Korean function
After North Korean leader Kim Jong Un threatened the use of nuclear deterrence against a possible "preemptive strike" by South Korea, tensions on the peninsula rose again. Seoul reacted with "deep disappointment"... more
Civil aviationATR appoints new CEO
Effective from September
ATR announces that its Board Members, Airbus and Leonardo, have appointed the new Chief Executive Officer, Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, effective from 17 September. She succeeds Stefano Bortoli, whose four-year... more
AirlinesITA Airways introduces improvements and new services
On the portal dedicated to Travel Agents, available in Italian and English
ITA Airways introduces important improvements and new services on the B2B site which is the portal dedicated to Travel Agents, available in Italian and English. Among the new features is the introduction... more
AirportsEuropean airports handle an additional 660 million passengers in the 1H2022
Freight and movements -ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE yesterday released its air traffic report covering the month of June, as well as Q2 and the first half (H1) of 2022.Exponential passenger growth led by EU+ market... more