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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
Civil aviationLoI signed for up to 200 eVTOL aircraft
The deliveries will start in 2026
Eve, an Embraer company, and Global Crossing Airlines Group have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to order up to 200 of Eve’s electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL). This potential sale i... more
Civil aviationRussian luxury aircraft under Western sanctions
From Moscow aircrafts for sale, western manufacturers and maintainers scrutinize market
Private and luxury aircrafts attributable to Russian owners are under the under investigation worldwide. The reason is to be found in the economic sanctions imposed by Western governments against the Kremlin,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Russian carriers can cover the domestic demand
This was stated today by the Ministry of Transport; ongoing grant programs
"The practical experience acquired by Russian civil aviation in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic has made it possible to rapidly take the necessary decisions to increase, under current conditions,... more
AirlinesRussia suspends agreement with Bermuda on air safety
Airworthiness controls now in charge of Russian air transport agency
In response to the economic sanctions of the Western countries against the Kremlin, which are hitting hard the Russian air transport sector, the Russian Prime Minister, Mikhail Mishustin, ordered the suspension... more
AirlinesNo more masks on British Airways planes
Among the first airlines in the world to eliminate the requirement on some routes
British Airways has become one of the first airlines in the world to remove the requirement to wear face masks on board its aircrafts. The restrictions, however, remain valid for those routes whose destinations... more
Civil aviationUkrainian conflict: today's bulletin
Russia and Ukraine communicate data on neutralized enemy military assets
The advance of the Russian army in Ukraine continues, as well as the resistance from Kiev. The capital is still under siege as well as other major cities such as Lviv and Odessa, while others are under... more
DefenseUkraine war: a voice from Kharkiv
Correspondence from a devastated city, which does not fold
We receive and publish correspondence from Kharkiv, a city in eastern Ukraine, devastated by Russian bombing. It is from there that a voice comes to this agency that wants to tell what is happening. A... more
IndustryFincantieri: 75th vessel built to LR class
Lloyd’s Register celebrates 150 years in Italy
Long-standing relationship creates ships with combined 6 million gross tonnage more
AirportsChina: an airport cluster in Chengdu-Chongqing
Civil Aviation Administration of China announces it to strengthen economic district
Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has announced that it will accelerate the process for the realization of an international airport cluster in the economic district of Chengdu-Chongqing, where... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: a review of the latest attacks
The siege of the capital Kiev continues, on the coast and in other major cities
The anti-aircraft warning sirens continue to resound in several cities of Ukraine: from Kiev, to Lviv, from Ivano-Frankivsk, to Odessa and Dnipro. At dawn, civilians are invited to reach shelters again.... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: the position of the United States
Smith (NATO USA): "We hope that the countries of the world will be on the side of order"
After the peace summit held in Rome between the United States and China, negotiations continue between Moscow and Kiev, while the Atlantic Alliance meets in Brussels to take stock of the conflict between... more
DefenseUkrainian war: NATO summit underway
Stoltenberg: "We have strengthened collective defense. Ready to defend ourselves"
The Russian armed invasion of Ukraine will have immediate and long-term consequences for the population and for the security of all countries of the Atlantic Alliance. This is the central theme of the... more
AerospaceHigh inflation impacts SpaceX
Musk: "Better to own physical things in these cases, but I'm not selling my cryptocurrencies"
US entrepreneur Elon Musk has let investors know that two companies he founded, space company SpaceX and electric vehicle specialist Tesla, are facing high inflationary pressure, however he has no plans... more
ReportRussia-Ukraine: cyber attack is a game
Ukrainian developers hire web users to attack Moscow websites
A group of computer programmers based in Lviv, Ukraine, has created an online game as a strategy to block websites linked to the Russian military. In order to achieve the goal they aim to gather hundreds... more
DefenseJapan announces failed test of North Korean rocket
Seoul reports it may be a Hwasong-17 missile
Japan's Defense Ministry announced today that North Korea has failed a test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile. In recent days, the United States had warned that the regime led by North Korean... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Kiev spreads new images
Military drone films attack on a Russian tank - VIDEO
The armed clashes between Russia and Ukraine do not stop, despite the proclamations by the two presidents, the Russian Vladimir Putin and the Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky, open new glimmers about a possible... more
DefenseA NATO Defense Ministers' summit
Scheduled for Wednesday, March 16th, a meeting on the conflict between Ukraine and Russia
A teleconference meeting between the Defense Ministers of the 30 member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will take place tomorrow, on Wednesday, March 16th. The meeting will be... more
Civil aviationUK on balloons danger for aircraft
Outcome first report on escaped F-15 military airplane crash
A recent report published by the UK Airpox Board, a body that specializes in improving safety in British airspace, said there was a high risk of a collision between a US Boeing F-15 military aircraft and... more
AirlinesRussia protects domestic air carriers
Moscow starts registration of foreign aircraft to ensure certifications and operations
In the last hours Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law to protect the operations of national air carriers that have in their fleet aircraft manufactured abroad or leased through foreign leasing... more
DefenseThe first 20 days of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict
Under siege the cities of Kiev and Mariupol. Diplomatic channels multiply
Twenty days after the beginning of the Russian armed invasion of Ukraine, the capital Kiev is increasingly under siege by the Army led by Moscow, with continuous artillery fire and aerial bombing of critical... more
Civil aviationUkrainian war: Moscow strikes Antonov aircraft
Attacked factories and headquarters manufacturer to weaken economic Kiev
The Russian Army destroyed the largest aircraft in the world In the first days of the armed invasion in Ukraine. In the last hours men, artillery and military aircraft led by the Kremlin returned to target... more
HelicoptersContract for two AW-139 helicopters
With Nnsa, US Department of Energy; delivery in 2024
Leonardo’s presence in the US government continues to grow with today’s announcement of a contract for two AW-139 aircraft by the US Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Russia asks for help to China
Peace talks in Rome: exchanges of accusations. Washington: "Beijing will support Moscow"
The summit on peace in Ukraine held yesterday in Rome between the United States and China ended with a series of stringent statements. Present at the meeting the US national security advisor, Jake Sullivan,... more
DefenseChinese military aircraft over Taiwan
Taipei reports another 13-airplane incursion by Beijing
The skies over Taiwan continue to be the scene of incursions by Chinese military aircraft. The Ministry of Defense of Taipei reported that 13 fighter jets of the Dragon violated the airspace of the island... more
AerospaceAvio: 2021 results in line with its guidance
Backlog improved, stable cash position -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA yesterday reviewed and approved the company and group financial statements of Avio SpA as of December 31, 2021. HighlightsSuccessful return to flight for Vega: 3 missions... more
Civil aviationUkraine conflict: Israel regulates migration of Russian oligarchs
Maximum 48-hour limit for stopovers of aircraft arriving from Moscow
Israel's government will prevent Russian oligarchs holding dual passports from travelling to the Middle Eastern country to save themselves from economic sanctions. Following the Kremlin-led Army's invasion... more
AirlinesITA-Swissport: preliminary agreement handling unit Alitalia in extraordinary administration
For the activities relating to Fiumicino and Linate airports
In relation to the tender for the acquisition of the handling business unit of Alitalia under Extraordinary Administration expiring today, 14 March 2022, ITA Airways announces that it has signed a preliminary... more
AirlinesITA Airways-Atitech: preliminary agreement for maintenance unit of Alitalia in extraordinary administration
In relation to the tender expiring today
In relation to the tender for the acquisition of the maintenance business unit of Alitalia under Extraordinary Administration expiring today, 14 March 2022, ITA Airways announces that it has signed a preliminary... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport marks 50th anniversary of T1
Introduction of intermodal transport
On March 14, 1972, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) entered a new era: Terminal 1, one of the most advanced facilities of its kind anywhere in Europe, opened its doors to the public. For the first time, all key... more
DefenseUkrainian war: armed clashes in Kiev
Destroyed an Antonov aircraft factory, hit an apartment building
The Russian military siege to the Ukrainian capital continues unabated. The Army led by Moscow arrived to few miles from the center of Kiev in last hours. The bombardments of Moscow also hitted an Antonov... more
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