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AerospaceThales Alenia Space will build SES-22 and -23 satellites
They are designed to provide digital broadcasting services over North America
Thales Alenia Space (Tas), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announced that it has signed a contract with SES to build SES-22 and 23, geostationary communications satellites. These... more
IndustryFincantieri SI: collaboration to develop innovative technologies
For marine electric microgrid
The University of Trieste/Digital Energy Transformation & Electrification Facility with Wärtsilä, Fincantieri SI and Seastema, have signed a cooperation agreement for a project, co-financed by the Italy G... more
Civil aviationDan Friedkin's great passion for airplanes
He just became the new owner of AS Roma
During last hours, AS Roma football team had a new owner: the president is Dan Friedkin, 187th richest man in United States and number 504 in the world. In addition to his new passion for football (on... more
Civil aviationChile will increase number of planes in Antarctica
The Chamber of Deputies approved a new statute
The Chilean Chamber of Deputies approved in the last few hours, what has been called the "new Antarctic statute". South Pole is very important for South American Nation: territory belonging to the country... more
AirlinesBritish Airways, employee protests continue rising
Carrier is increasingly intent on firing
Protests of British Airways employees against possible layoffs decided by British carrier are increasing week by week. A demonstration is underway this morning in Epsom, south of London, respecting social... more
DefenseOn August 6 and 9, 1945 the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Two American military aircraft razed two cities to the ground
Enola Gay, you should have stayed at home yesterday: this is how Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark sang in 1980, a song that has remained the band's main success, precisely “Enola Gay”. It is the sam... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group: 2Q2020 results
The cargo sector with a strong period -ATTACHMENT
Consequences of Corona pandemic have a considerable impact on its data more
DefenseLebanon, two military planes spotted before the explosion
Explosion has resulted in hundreds of deaths
Images of terrible explosion in Beirut harbour, in Lebanon, were published all around the world. Number of victims is unfortunately constantly updated and on-line people are also talking about an episode... more
CuriositiesWinners announced in "2020 FAI Young Artists Contest"
In Junior, Intermediate and Senior categories
The FAI (World Air Sports Federation) has announced the winners’ list of the 2020 FAI Young Artists Contest, an international air sports-themed art competition for youngsters between the ages of six a... more
AccidentsPlanes. After FAA corrections, Boeing 737 Max could return to service
The review became necessary after two serious accidents
An intricate plot like John Le Carrè's novels. Future of Boeing 737 Max airplane is still undecipherable, but latest FAA decisions could suggest that return to service is near. Federal Aviation Administration... more
DefenseInsis (Fincantieri): programmable EO/IR seeker emulator
For electronic defence countermeasures effectiveness assessment
INSIS, a Fincantieri Group company, has been awarded, under the restricted procedure, the European tender for the supply of a programmable EO/IR (electro-optical/infrared) seeker emulator for Electronic... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic could run out of liquidity by September
One of the company's lawyers reported this in court
Not a penny: it's not encouraging the prospect that could be closely related to the carrier Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited, according to reports in court this morning by David Allison, lawyer of the... more
AirlinesRomania could save Tarom airline
Flag carrier may soon receive State aid
A small glimpse: for Tarom, flag carrier of Romania, a less uncertain future can be imagined after what was discussed today at the Ministry of Transport during a public debate. The ministry examined the... more
Civil aviationEmbraer announces the Phenom 300MED aircraft
A Medevac solution for the light jet in the market
Embraer today announced the Phenom 300MED, a Medevac solution for Phenom 300 series aircraft, which is also available for retrofit, through a partnership with umlaut and Aerolite. Embraer and umlaut are... more
Civil aviationLeadership succession for IATA’s CFDS
From next March 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Muhammad Albakri, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East (AME), will be appointed Senior Vice President for Customer, F... more
Civil aviationCanada could still use old rescue planes
Coronavirus slowed down production and delivery of new models
Long tentacles of Covid-19 manage to wrap and crush all industrial sectors. Royal Canadian Air Force is forced to employ its old rescue aircraft because of the pandemic. The health crisis, in fact, delayed... more
Military aviationSyria, Israeli planes hit military targets
This is the army's response to the placement of some bombs
Israeli Air Force carried out yesterday evening a raid on southern Syria. The targets to hit were military, to be precise those of the Army of Damascus, a response to what happened between August 2 and... more
Civil aviationRussia: the head of United Aircraft Corporation meets Putin
To report on the aircraft production of the national aerospace industrial center UAC
Yury Slyusar, President of the Russian United Aircraft Corporation, an industrial reality that brings together about thirty national aeronautical and aerospace companies and part of Rostec State Corporation,... more
IndustryFincantieri-Saipem: "Deep-Seabed mining" agreement
Sustainable deep-seabed exploitation to obtain resources for the digital industry of the future
Fincantieri and Saipem have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the development of Deep-Seabed Mining (DSM), i.e. the sustainable exploitation of deep-sea floors over 3,000 metres in... more
HelicoptersBoeing receives Chinook Helicopter Order
For USD 265M from US Army Special Operations -DATA SHEET
Boeing recently signed a $265 million contract for nine more MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters that employees in its Philadelphia plant will assemble for the US Army Special Operations Aviation Command... more
DefenseDefence. German and French companies will give up on American technologies
They mainly produce drones and fighter planes
Greater independence from the United States: this is the goal that several German and French companies have set for themselves in the production and manufacture of rifles, fighter planes and drones. American... more
AirportsThey do not wear masks, fight on board of Klm plane
Two British boys made being nervous other passengers - VIDEO
A very lively flight. A violent brawl broke out on board a Boeing -737 of the Klm air carrier which involved several passengers. The reason is soon to be said. Two people stubbornly refused to wear the... more
AirlinesKLM adapts organisation further due to COVID-19 crisis
A total of 4,500 to 5,000 positions in the entire Group will cease to exist
KLM is in the throes of a crisis of unprecedented magnitude. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus at the start of 2020, numerous measures have already been taken to deal with the current circumstances.... more
AirportsBaghdad airport hit by two Katyusha rockets
According to local media, there are no victims
Baghdad international airport was hit and damaged by two rockets which fortunately did not cause any casualties. As reported by the Iraqi media, the airport has been the target of an attack that has no... more
DefenseGermany criticizes transfer of American planes and troops
Military and F-16 aircraft should be relocated to Italy
Washington's decision to withdraw American troops from Germany was bound to have consequences. Berlin's reactions this morning are at least angry. Soldiers and F-16 planes are destined to be transferred... more
Finance and economySafran: strong operational execution brings resilience in 1H 2020
Covid-19, adjusted and consolidated data -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Safran, under the Chairmanship of Ross McInnes, at their meeting in Paris on July 29, 2020 (the company communicated yesterday the results), adopted and authorised the publication... more
Military aviationPlanes. 28 F-16 fighters may arrive in Aviano
They would join the two squadrons already present in Friuli
Decision is now official, United States will transfer American troops present in Germany to various countries, including Italy. As reported by AVIONEWS, the choice of Washington was the basis of Aviano,... more
Finance and economyLeonardo strengthens financial support for its supply-chain
Also in this context affected by the pandemic situation
Leonardo confirms its commitment to support and strengthens the industrial structure and competitiveness of its supply chain AD&S sector on international markets, also in this context affected by the... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: results at 30 June 2020
The highlights -ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Luciano Carta, examined and unanimously approved the results of the first half 2020.The highlights:Responding robustly to... more
AirlinesThailand, court grants Nok Airlines bankruptcy protection
Low travel demand made the company going in liquidation
No possibility of recovery: these words were used a few weeks ago by the board of directors of NokScoot Airlines, low-cost carrier that is part of Nok Airlines. Now there is an important update about conditions... more