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DefenseUkrainian conflict: Russians in retreat from Kiev
According to rumors Moscow is reorganizing its forces in Belarus
The pressure around the capital Kyiv would have eased in the last hours, even if the Russian bombings against various cities in Ukraine continue unabated. This is what emerges from the latest report of... more
AccidentsPlane crashed in China: 2nd black box found
Flight Data Recorder (FDR) sent to experts to understand causes of accident
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) confirmed the discovery in recent hours of the Flight Data Recorder (FDR), the second black box of the B-737/800 aircraft that saves the parameters of... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines: new CEO of the Group
Its BoD has announced it already effective
The Board of Management of Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced the appointment of Mesfin Tasew Bekele, as Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines Group, effective March 23, 2022. He has been a... more
IndustryEngine solution selected for Eurodrone UAS
Following an extensive technical analysis phase
Following a competitive tender process as well as an extensive technical analysis phase, Airbus has selected Avio Aero from Italy to power the Eurodrone Unmanned Aerial System with its engine and propeller... more
AirlinesNew software optimizes fuel consumption and air traffic
Over three million gallons of fuel saved by carriers in four years at one airport
More than 1 million gallons of fuel have been saved by air carriers in four years of testing at a US airport, thanks to software that reduces airport congestion during busy periods. That's according to... more
AirlinesUSA: still an unruly passenger arrested
In 2022 FAA already started 274 investigations on physical or verbal aggression
A man made to go down from an airplane of the American Southwest Airlines has been arrested in these days from the police of Atlanta because he punch an employee of the company that was lending service... more
AccidentsChina plane crash (2): investigations continue
Difficult Beijing-Washington coordination. Preliminary report in 30 days
The accident of the B-737/800 aircraft of the Chinese company China Eastern Airlines has had a very strong media impact in a country that has some of the strictest safety standards on air transport in... more
AccidentsChina plane crash: the mistery of the black box
First the announced finding, then the turnaround of Caac
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has announced that search teams have found the second black box of the B-737/800 aircraft of China Eastern Airlines, which crashed last Monday in the mountains... more
AerospaceAll set for the first launch of Vega C
Satellites load verified and it is ready to be put into orbit
Everything is almost ready for the maiden launch of the Vega C rocket, which is scheduled to debut in May 2022. This is despite the fact that the manufacturer, Avio, seems is grappling with the difficulties... more
AirlinesMoody's: the environmentalism of air transport
Air carriers ability to reduce their CO2 emissions is limited
The US company Moody's, which specializes in financial research and analysis, has stated that the ability of airlines to reduce their harmful CO2 emissions is very limited. This situation is due to two... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Kiev asks for more armaments
US to send anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles Stinger and Javelin; London sends other 6000 rockets
The Atlantic alliance arranged a new supply of armaments and economic supports for Kiev yesterday. In the meantime, the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the sending of other 6000 rockets... more
DefenseAir2030. Swiss F-35A aircraft from Italian production
At least 24 of a total of 36 fighters manufactured in Cameri; delivery from 2027
Switzerland is having at least 24 of a total of 36 F-35A fighter aircraft manufactured in Cameri (Novara) in Italy. For a further four airplanes, clarifications are underway as to whether their final assembly... more
AccidentsPlane crash in China (2): Beijing stops the B-737/800s
China Eastern Airlines safely grounds more than 200 aircraft
The air carrier China Eastern Airlines -the second largest company of the Dragon- and its controlled airlines (China Cargo, China United, Ott) have temporarily grounded the entire fleet of B-737/800: about... more
AccidentsPlane crash in China: human remains found
CAAC reports hope for black box data extraction
Three days after the plane crash in China, searches continue among the wreckage of the B-737/800 aircraft of China Eastern Airlines, scattered in the mountainous region of Teng County, Wuzhou Prefecture,... more
AirlinesTwo ITA Airways routes powered by SAF at Fiumicino Airport
The availability of Sustainable Aviation Fuel is increasing
Rome-Fiumicino Airport is increasing the availability of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel), an aviation biofuel made from renewable raw materials capable of supporting the reduction of CO2 emissions in the... more
AirlinesIreland helps carrier Aer Lingus
Another injection of public money equal to 200 million Euros
The Irish Government has provided an injection of public funds amounting to 200 million Euros via the Irish Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) to help the national flag carrier Aer Lingus, a company controlled... more
DefenseJoint US-Japan exercise in Asia
Training in preparation for possible Chinese occupation of some islands
A joint military exercise between the United States and Japan in the Japanese archipelago concluded yesterday in the Far East. The objective of the tests was to improve the synergy between the armed forces... more
DefenseNATO Extraordinary Council begins
Stoltenberg: "We have a responsibility to ensure that the conflict does not spread beyond Ukraine"
The extraordinary council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is being held in Evere, on the northeastern outskirts of Brussels. World political leaders, including US President Joe Biden,... more
Finance and economyFincantieri: BoD approves 2021 consolidated financial statements and draft financial of the parent company
Results, operations, strategic initiative, sustainability -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Fincantieri SpA, chaired by Giampiero Massolo, has approved the draft financial statements of the parent company at December 31, 2021, the Consolidated financial statements at... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: Moscow says no to US mediation
Pentagon spokesman says Kremlin does not want to engage with Washington
The spokesman of the US Department of Defense, John Kirby, said in these hours that for weeks Russia refuses to open a diplomatic channel and negotiations with the United States. According to Washington's... more
IndustryFincantieri Infrastructure: expansion of the port of Livorno
The contract has an overall value of around 383 million euros
The Temporary Grouping of Companies (RTI), comprising Società Italiana Dragaggi (pilot), Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Sales and Fincosit, today signed a contract with the North Tyrrhenian... more
DefenseBiden in Europe from March 24th
The US President will attend a NATO summit and the European Council
US President Joe Biden will be in Europe starting tomorrow, March 24th. The American politician will meet the heads of State and prime ministers of the Old Continent on the occasion of the Extraordinary... more
AccidentsPlane crash in China (2): black box damaged
Government and CAAC announce start of investigation
The investigation team set up in record time by the Chinese government, to investigate the flight MU5735 crash, has announced that one of the two black boxes of the B-737/800 of China Eastern Airlines... more
AerospaceA solar sail for space transportation
A French company raises two million Euros. First launch in October
French start-up Gama has announced that it has raised 2 million dollars from investors who believed in its project to develop a solar sail that will be used in future space exploration and interplanetary... more
Civil aviationUK: end of first tests for urban mobility eVtol
Procedures carried out according to civil aviation authority requirements
The UK Air Mobility Consortium has announced the completion of Concept of Operations (Conops) testing for Urban Air Mobility (UAM) airspace integration in the UK. The process took place as part of the... more
Civil aviationUnited States: green light for hot air balloons in Albuquerque
The decision on safety standards taken by FAA
A few months ago, the application of a new, more restrictive safety standard by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prevented hot air balloons from flying over most American cities, throwing hot... more
AccidentsPlane crash in China: the silence of the pilots
No alert messages communicated to the control tower before the crash
The more hours pass, the more the story of the plane crash in China becomes intricate. To date, the most credible hypotheses would be two: technical failure and voluntary action of the pilot. However,... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: today's balance sheet
Moscow besieges Mariupol to connect Crimea and Donbass
Nearly a month into the armed conflict, the Russian army's advance has stalled, while resistance from the Ukrainian armed forces continues. Kiev's air force and defense systems are barely repelling the... more
AirlinesAir Canada orders six A-321XLR aircraft
To sustainably support network expansion from the country
Air Canada has confirmed an order with Airbus for six A-321XLR aircraft, previously listed as undisclosed in the industry's order book. With this commitment the carrier’s A-321XLR fleet will comprise 2... more
AirlinesPlane crash in China (2): Beijing wonders
Footage captured by surveillance cameras at a manufacturing plant - VIDEO
China is reeling from the tragedy of the China Eastern Airlines B-737/800 aircraft that crashed in the mountains of Guanxi, China, killing 132 people on board, including nine crew members. The model of... more
CargoStop on Boeing of Russian air cargo carrier
Volga-Dnepr company has grounded some aircraft
The top management of the Russian company specializing in freight transport, Volga-Dnepr Group, has recently announced the suspension of air connections operated with B-747 jumbo freighters and smaller... more
Finance and economyGES sold for USD 450 million
Closing for the 2H2022 and is subject to approvals
Leonardo announced today its US subsidiary Leonardo DRS has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Global Enterprise Solutions business (GES) to SES for $ 450 million, gross of taxes, subject to customary... more
DefenseUS Navy's "Avenger" fleet maintenance program to Fincantieri
The program has a combined value up to more than USD 78 million
Fincantieri Marine Systems North America (FMSNA), a company specialized in marine systems, components and services which is part of the US subsidiary Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG), was awarded the maintenance... more
AerospaceSpaceX will take OneWeb satellites into orbit
Agreement signed today after suspended collaboration with Russian Soyuz due to war
After the decision to suspend the entrusting of launch services of OneWeb satellites to the Russian company Soyuz, today the space company based in Great Britain has signed a new collaboration agreement... more
AccidentsPlane crash in China: hypothesis on the crash
From technical problem to intentional gesture nothing can be excluded
After the crash of the B-737 airplane of the Chinese airline China Eastern Airlines in a mountainous area of Guangxi province, that caused 132 victims yesterday, the first hypotheses on the causes that... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Kiev recovers Makariv
Suburban town prevents Russian forces from surrounding the capital from the northwest
Ukraine lets it be known that the army has recaptured the town of Makariv, located in the Kiev Oblast, and that Russian armed forces have been pushed back and lost control of the urban agglomeration. The... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: Moscow uses hypersonic missiles
Kremlin confirmation; for the U.S. this weapon will not change the conflict
Russia confirmed the use of hypersonic missiles in the bombing of Ukraine in the last hours. These are the Russian-made Kinzhal ballistic rockets, developed since 2010 and entered into service in experimental... more
Civil aviationTelespazio and Iridium partner to boost Aero & IoT markets
With a specific focus on the UAV segment
Telespazio –a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%)– has signed a VAR “Value Added Reseller” Agreement with Iridium Communications Inc. to offer Iridium Certus Aero and IoT services on boar... more
AirlinesThe new airport in Mexico City
Amidst controversy and political promises: Obrador's president is all about the structure
Today the inauguration in Mexico of the new "Felipe Ángeles" airport in Mexico City, located about 40 km from the city center. There are those who are already turning up their noses. Some industry experts... more
AirlinesMoscow: Azur Air authorized for MRO service on all its aircraft
Now also on the B-737 and B-777 models registered in Russia
The Russian carrier Azur Air, which changed its operations from regional to charter, has obtained from the national civil aviation authority Rosaviatsia the authorization to carry out the MRO service (Maintenance,... more
CargoChina: tests start on the first cargo airport
Ezhou Huahu Airport will be the first of its kind in Asia, the fourth in the world
Tests on the first domestic airport in China designed exclusively for cargo handling are underway. A cargo plane successfully completed its flight test yesterday. This is the first test of its kind in... more
AccidentsPlane crash in China: 132 victims
B-737 crashes over a mountainous area in Guangxi province
A B-737/89P passenger aircraft of the Chinese carrier China Eastern Airlines with 132 people on board (123 passengers and 9 crewmembers) crashed in a mountainous area of Guangxi province in southern China... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: negotiations continue
Today another Kiev-Moscow on-line meeting on the road to peace
Peace negotiations to end the war between Russia and Ukraine resume today. Harsh denunciation of the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, according to which Moscow would like a final solution with... more
Civil aviationThe anti-missile system Patriot in Bratislava
S-300 armaments could be sent to Ukraine
The first units of the armed forces of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have arrived in Slovakia to deploy a Patriot surface-to-air missile defense system, of US manufacture, at the Sliac... more
AerospaceA SMILE as Payload Module travels to China
Structural Thermal Model delivered after successful review
The structural thermal model (STM) of the payload module (PLM) of the SMILE (Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer) mission has successfully passed its Delivery Review Board (DRB). The SMILE... more
Civil aviationFincantieri: "Paolo Thaon di Revel" multiporpose off-shore patrol ship delivered
First of seven vessels; its characteristics
The delivery of the Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship (PPA – Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura) “Paolo Thaon di Revel”, first of seven vessels, took place today at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano... more
DefenseJapan grappling with Russian ships and Chinese drones
The aircraft flew over the disputed Senkaku islands that are causing Beijing and Tokyo to squabble
Japan intercepted some Russian military ships transiting in the north of the country in the last hours and a Chinese spy drone a Gaic BZK-007 operating in the identification zone of the Japanese air defense... more
DefenseUkrainian war: today's balance sheet
Kiev announces downing of a Russian Sukhoi SU-34 fighter jet - VIDEO
Almost a month after the start of the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the fighting is getting closer and civilian casualties are increasing. Meanwhile, the clash between the respective armies... more
DefenseStart of NATO exercise in the Arctic cold
Italy presents with the aircraft carrier "Garibaldi" and the Alpini of Pinerolo
At the start in the coming days among the Arctic landscapes the military exercise "Cold response 2022" organized by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). For about a month 30,000 military personnel,... more
AirportsUkraine conflict: missiles near Lviv airport
According to local air force four cruise rockets were fired from Russian ships in the Black Sea
The Russian armed forces have hit in the early morning hours some areas near the civilian airport "Danylo Halytskyi" in Lviv-Liv. According to the testimonies shortly after the activation of the alarm... more