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AirlinesAeroflot: the Deputy Director leaves
A choice dictated from the western economic sanctions to the Russian managers
The economic sanctions imposed by Western governments against Russian entrepreneurs have also targeted the managers of Moscow's main air carriers. Among them there are the top managers of Aeroflot and... more

AerospaceRussian space agency against economic sanctions
Rogozin (Roscosmos): 'ISS could crash into the sea'
The economic sanctions imposed by Western countries against Russia, because of the armed invasion in Ukraine, have frozen about half of Moscow's financial reserves. This was stated by the Russian Finance... more

DefenseUkrainian war: peace summit in Rome
Three-way summit between the delegations of Italy, United States and China
A peace summit between the United States and China held today in Rome in an attempt to find a diplomatic solution to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Washington sent a delegation to Italy led... more

DefenseUkrainian conflict: struck base near Poland
A clear message to NATO. Positive signals on peace talks between Kiev and Moscow
The Russian missile attack that in recent hours has hit an international military base in Yavoriv, located in Ukraine, a few dozen kilometers from the Polish border is a clear warning to the Atlantic Alliance.... more

Civil aviationSwiss Rega orders nine five-bladed H-145 helicopters
To replace its current four-bladed versions
The Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega has ordered nine five-bladed H-145 helicopters to replace its current four-bladed versions. Rega’s new H-145s will come equipped with a state-of-the-art navigation system t... more

AirlinesUS extends obligation mask on planes
Prolonged directive on all public transport until mid-April
The US government agency Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which is responsible for the control of airports and passengers on US transport, will extend the requirement to wear a face mask at... more

Civil aviationFederal Aviation Administration seeks administrator
Search in one of the worst periods for US aviation history
On February 16th, the current administrator of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Steve Dickson, announced that he would step down in March, halfway through his five-year term. Now the American... more

HelicoptersSmarttech signs purchase agreement for a Bell 407GXi helicopter
The delivery is August 2022
Bell Textron Inc. announced that David Lukes, CEO of Smarttech based in Prague, Czech Republic signed a purchase agreement for a Bell 407GXi. The expected delivery is August 2022 out of Mirabel, Canada.Smarttech... more

Civil aviationAirbus partners with Spirit AeroSystems
To develop the wings of CityAirbus NextGen
Airbus has signed an agreement with Spirit AeroSystems through its subsidiary for the development of CityAirbus NextGen’s wings. This partnership will support Airbus’ exploration of disruptive aircraft des... more

Fair and showsHelicopters. Bell increases presence in Switzerland
With purchase agreements for three aircraft
Bell Textron Inc. announced in the last days at "HAI Heli-Expo 2022" (March 7-10 in Dallas) the purchase agreements for three aircraft to customers in Switzerland.Centaurium Aviation, a Swiss helicopter... more

HelicoptersRobinson receives two more orders for R-66 Police helicopters
Both aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2022
Robinson Helicopter Company received two more R-66 Police helicopter orders from Florida’s Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) less than a year after the department took delivery of its first R-66 Pol... more

DefenseUkrainian conflict: Moscow opens to Putin-Zelensky meeting
Russia: "Delegations to prepare summit in detail to produce concrete results".
The Kremlin does not exclude a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, claiming that the face-to-face meeting must be prepared in detail in order... more

DefenseUkrainian war: Moscow reinforces western borders
Announcement of Russian Defense Minister Shoigu to Security Council
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced today a strengthening of Russia's western borders. The statement was made at a meeting of the Security Council of the Russian Federation attended by President... more

DefenseRussia-Ukraine: Moscow counts Ukrainian drones shot down
The announcement: more than three thousand Kiev military infrastructure neutralized in 15 days
The spokesman of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Major General Igor Konashenkov, today issued a bulletin in which he gives the balance of 15 days of armed invasion in Ukraine. More than 3,000 enemy military... more

DefenseUkrainian conflict: Western airports attacked
Russian missiles hit military air bases in the west of Ukraine tonight - VIDEO
The Ukrainian military authorities have announced that Russia launched the first air raids on western cities, destroying the military airports of Lutsk and Ivano-Frankivsk with targeted bombing. These... more

DefenseRussia-Ukraine: Kiev formalizes economic aid
Martial law: Zelensky increases security and defense fund by 1.57 billion euros
Fifteen days after the start of the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, a rift has been created in Europe with Western countries providing armaments, humanitarian aid and economic support to Kiev,... more

AerospaceLeonardo BoD examined and approved the draft of Group results 2021
And guidance 2022-ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Luciano Carta, examined and unanimously approved the draft of Group consolidated and Leonardo SpA financial statements at 31... more

ReportUkrainian conflict: lost contact with Chernobyl
IAEA: "Power supply restored. Personnel able to guarantee safety"
The International Atomic Energy Agency (Iaea) reported that it has been advised by Kiev about the loss of the communication channel with the decommissioned nuclear power plant of Chernobyl, controlled... more

DefenseUkrainian war: accusations to Moscow on humanitarian corridors
Zelensky: "Attacks with tanks where refugees should have passed"
Ukraine has denounced the behavior of the Russian Army, which according to Kiev is hindering the evacuation of civilians through humanitarian corridors from the besieged cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha.... more

Finance and economyPhilippines will buy Russian military helicopters
Despite condemnation of invasion in Ukraine, confirmed buyout
The Philippines will finalize the purchase agreement for 17 Russian-made Mil Mi-17 military transport helicopters. An arrangement signed and partially paid for prior to the invasion in Ukraine. The contract... more

IndustryFincantieri. Construction kicks off ot ehe new MSC Miami Terminal
It entails an investment of EUR 350 million
The construction of the new MSC Cruises terminal kicked off in Miami today with the “laying of the first stone”. MSC Cruises is the world’s third-ranking cruise line brand owned by the MSC Group, a glo... more

AerospaceGalileo 2nd generation satellites ready to navigate into the future
The first ones are planned to be launched in 2024
Airbus has successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its system concept for the second generation Galileo navigation satellites. During this important milestone, Airbus' proposed preliminary... more

Civil aviationAirworthiness directives on B-777 aircraft updated
FAA agency intervention after fan blade failure
New official airworthiness directives of B-777/200 and 777/300 aircraft will come into force in mid-April. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced in these days to be finalizing three safety... more

AirlinesAirbus increases production of H-160 helicopters
Enhanced and digitized assembly line to create 35 units per year
European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters said that it will boost its production capacity for twin-engine H-160 helicopters. After seven years of development 2021 was a turning point, with 52 aircraft ordered... more

AirlinesUnited States: more laser attacks on aircraft
FAA investigates four incidents near Seattle-Tacoma airport
The scourge of laser attacks on aircraft continues to plague the United States and shows no sign of stopping. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched new investigations after numerous... more

AirlinesITA Airways: interest from Delta Airlines and Air France-Klm
Joint expression of interest on the Mise table, then opening of the data room
The US air carrier Delta Airlines and the French-Dutch Air France-Klm have formalized a joint expression of interest to acquire the majority of the flag carrier ITA Airways, thanks to the support of an... more

DefenseCommon European defense goes through individual states
Macron: "We need to take steps to go much faster and much stronger"
In order to get to the point of creating a common European defense, we must first start by strengthening individual national armies. With the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine, it seems that this step... more

DefenseRussian conflict: failed agreement on ceasefire
Meeting in Turkey between Ukrainian and Russian foreign ministers
No agreement on the ceasefire in Ukraine. This is the result of the negotiations held today between the Russian Foreign Minister, Serghei Lavrov, and his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba, on the occasion... more

DefenseRussia abandons council of Europe
Lavrov: "No support for subversive actions taken by the West"
Russia's representation has left the meeting of the Council of Europe that is being held in these hours in Strasbourg, France. The decision was taken, they explain from the Kremlin, because of the "hostile"... more

Latest newsUkrainian war: interview with Zelensky
"Everyone understood that invasion was imminent. Not enough was done"
During the Ukrainian conflict, there was not a day when there was no talk about a possible escape of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from the country. He has always responded with his usual irony... more

HelicoptersAirbus and The Helicopter Company expand partnership
Its aim is to include Urban Air Mobility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Airbus and The Helicopter Company (THC) have signed an agreement in order to continue expanding helicopter activities as well as to introduce Urban Air Mobility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This comes... more

ReportUkrainian conflict: which hackers in the field
From improvised computer guerrillas to experts in the pay of armies
The declaration of cyberwar by the Anonymus collective against Moscow has raised the question of engagement by hacker groups in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. From improvised cyber guerrillas to real... more

AirlinesRussia promises help to domestic air carriers
The announcement just days after Boeing and Airbus suspended services
The Russian government will help domestic air carriers so that they can keep their foreign aircraft fleets operational. The initiative comes just days after the announcement of the suspension of services,... more

Finance and economyU.S. big tech bets on cybersecurity
A 4.9 billion dollars investment in cloud-based data security
U.S. technology company Google made it known yesterday that it has acquired the company Mandiant, which specializes in cybersecurity services and real-time cyber threat monitoring. The total value of the... more

DefenseTiger Mark 3 military helicopter unites Europe
Even (Airbus): "Emblematic instrument of cooperation for a strong common defense"
The technological-military program of the Tiger Mark 3 war helicopter, developed by the European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters, is of unparalleled political, industrial and operational importance for... more

Civil aviationU.S. hospitals order 10 helicopters
Pennsylvania medical consortium buys Airbus H-135 for medical transport
The U.S.-based Stat Medevac Center for Emergency Medicine in Pittsburgh, USA, has committed to order 10 new H-135 helicopters made by European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters. It is an order that is part... more

DefenseUkraine war: Kiev negotiates armaments
Government called for press silence on details of supplies
The political and military authorities of Ukraine have let it be known in these hours that they are negotiating with Western partners on sending armaments. The aim is to enhance the defense capability... more

IndustryAirbus and Boeing deliveries delayed
All blame for supply chain problems
Some aircraft deliveries from European manufacturer Airbus and U.S. manufacturer Boeing scheduled for 2022 are delayed by an average of one month. It is a slowdown mainly due to the increase of problems... more

DefenseUkraine war: Kiev thanks Turkish drones
Decisive armament to block soldiers and vehicles of the Russian army
BT2 armed drones developed by the Turkish company Bayraktar and purchased by Ukraine have turned into a decisive weapon for the Kiev army, which has inflicted huge losses on the Moscow military. Thanks... more

DefenseUkrainian conflict: Kiev opens on Donbass and Crimea
To unlock peace talks, President Zelensky says he is willing to negotiate
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready for dialogue with the Kremlin to end the armed conflict. To do so, Kiev has set the perimeter of negotiations with Moscow. Two key points: a stop... more

DefenseUkrainian conflict: Russian advance stalled
London intelligence: Kiev resists and anti-aircraft defense brings back victories over Moscow
The advance of the Russian army towards the Ukrainian capital Kiev is stalled. According to the daily bulletin of the British Ministry of Defense, at the moment the city is firmly in the hands of the legitimate... more

DefenseUkrainian conflict: no Polish aircraft in Kiev
Kirby (U.S.): "American aircraft in disputed airspace between Russia and Ukraine worries NATO"
The United States has made it official that the possibility of the government of Poland delivering its Mikoyan Mig-29 military aircraft to Ukraine is "not feasible". The biggest obstacle is the concrete... more

DefenseUkrainian conflict: London hard against Moscow
UK announces seizures for Russian aircraft in British airspace
The United Kingdom announced in recent hours the introduction of new sanctions against Russia. This is a measure that specifically affects the aviation sector. The UK government will be able to intercept... more

AirlinesAirbus bets on Australian hydrogen
Agreement to secure first aircraft by 2035
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus signed a memorandum of understanding with Australian mining company Fortescue Metals, whose services it intends to use to reduce Co2 emissions in the air transport... more

AirlinesAircraft and transport: masks yes or masks no
In the US the debate grows, but the obligation ends on March 18th
The use of anti-covid-19 masks at some of the latest major public events in the United States appears sporadic, while some schools have made their use optional. However, aboard airplanes and on other modes... more

AirlinesAircraft. Ana Holdings unveils AirJapan, a new international airline brand
Taking off in the second half of fiscal 2023
Ana Holdings and Air Japan Co., Ltd. today unveiled "AirJapan", a new airline brand for medium-haul international routes.Previously in fall 2020, ANA Group announced a new airline brand as part of the... more

Civil aviationUSA: air cab regulations under consideration
Department of Transportation and FAA united on flying cab certification
The future of air travel with flying taxi is creating "new and complex safety challenges" for the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which is currently reviewing applications for certification of... more

Civil aviation"Heli-Expo Dallas". Robinson delivers four helicopters
All sold and delivered immediately following the event
Robinson Helicopter Company will display an R-66 Turbine, R-44 Raven II, R-44 Cadet, and R-66 Newscopter at this year’s "Heli Expo" in Dallas (March 7-10). All four aircraft are sold and will be delivered i... more

Fair and showsHelicopters. "Heli-Expo 2022" from March 7-10 in Dallas
The annual event dedicated to the aircraft world -VIDEO
"Heli Expo" is the world annual event dedicated entirely to the helicopters and it takes place in the USA.The edition of this year is ongoing from Monday 7 to Thursday 10 of March in Dallas.Below, the... more

DefenseUkrainian conflict: towards Chinese mediation
Today virtual meeting between political leaders of France, Germany and China
Today French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will have a meeting, probably by videoconference, with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. At the center of the meeting is once again the... more