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HelicoptersGerman Navy NH-90 "Sea Tiger" helicopter performs maiden flight
It will replace "Sea Lynx" entered into service in 1981
The first NH-90 "Sea Tiger" helicopter took off on-schedule for its maiden flight, at Airbus Helicopters' site in Donauwörth, Germany. The German Bundeswehr ordered 31 NH-90 "Sea Tiger" multi role frigate... more
DefenseAirbus to make Eurofighter aircraft fit for electronic combat
It is the successor to the Tornado ECR
Now it's official: The Eurofighter EK (Electronic Combat) is coming. Following the recent parliamentary approval by the German budget committee, Airbus will equip 15 German Eurofighters for electronic... more
AirlinesItaly: the air mobility market is growing
Performance fueled by greater use of drones and electric air taxis
The Italian advanced air mobility market will reach a turnover of 1.85 billion euros in 2030. Growth fueled by the growing sale and purchase of drones and by investments in electric vertical take-off and... more
DefenseCanada: purchase of Poseidon aircraft at risk
The draft agreement with the US government expires today
The draft agreement between the governments of Canada and the United States for Ottawa's purchase of 16 Boeing P-8A Poseidon military aircraft expires today. It is a maritime patrol plane (MMA, Multimission... more
AirlinesUSA: FAA tightens planes certification
New aircraft safety assessment policy adopted
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it has adopted a new aircraft certification policy in recent hours. It's a move that tightens minimum safety standards and comes following the... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Kiev receives European weapons
Among the supplies there are approximately 300,000 ammunitions and artillery shells
The European Union has delivered around 300,000 ammunition and artillery shells to Ukraine to date. These are the first batches of a military supply that includes millions of ammunition promised by Brussels.... more
Civil aviationChina: first drones in service to patrol the sea
AR-500B entered the fleet of China Maritime Safety Administration
China put into service the first two unmanned-helicopters that will carry out maritime patrol services today. These are AR-500B remotely piloted aircraft that entered the fleet of the China Maritime Safety... more
AirlinesItaly: Milan prepares air taxis for 2026
Airport operator Sea receives first green light from the capital's municipal council
The Milan City Council has authorized the Airport Operations Company (Sea), which controls the Linate and Malpensa airports, to set up a connection service to the center of the Lombard capital using air... more
DefenseFincantieri audit: industry looks at cyber ships
Folgiero: "Candidates to lead the Italian underwater pole, let's revitalize the agreement with Leonardo"
Technological base, strategic autonomy, Italian Underwater Center. These are the key points discussed today by the CEO of the Fincantieri Group, Pierroberto Folgiero, in the hearing at the Italian Defense... more
AirlinesSingapore Airport bets on AI
Testing of new security gates based on machine learning has begun
Singapore Changi Airport is testing a new technological system, based on artificial intelligence, which could potentially halve the waiting time of passengers at security checks. The experimentation was... more
DefenseSigen, Thales-Elettronica consortium, aboard the "Horizon" frigates
For the modernization of the Electronic Warfare system
Following the signing of the contract between OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'Armement/ Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) and Naviris (a Fincantieri and Naval Group j... more
DefenseEmbraer delivers upgraded fifth E-99 aircraft to the Brazilian Air Force
The airplane is the first delivered with Full Operational Capability
Embraer has delivered to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) its fifth EMB-145 AEW&C aircraft, upgraded and designated as E-99M in the FAB. The airplane has been updated to perform Airborne Early Warning and... more
AerospaceNorth Korea puts satellite into orbit
South Korean intelligence points an accusing finger at Moscow for support given
North Korea has received help from Russia to put Pyongyang's first military reconnaissance satellite into orbit. The support was promised by President Vladimir Putin during Kim Jong Un's trip to Russia... more
AirportsDLR and Hamburg Airport present joint hydrogen roadmap
H2 potential for medium-sized airports
On the way to climate-friendly flight – today, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Hamburg Airport presented a roadmap that sets out the steps required to develop a hydrogen infrastructure at medium-sized a... more
AirlinesUSA: applause for pilots' mental health initiative of FAA
It involves a change in mentality that takes time and will not be immediate
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a change to monitor the mental health of American airline pilots. The professionals themselves feel they need treatment for depression and are... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Denmark trains Kiev pilots
Training program for F-16 fighter commands begins
The Danish Air Force has announced that training courses for Ukrainian pilots to command Lockheed Martin F-16 "Fighting Falcon" military aircraft have begun. Among other things, the Northern European government... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines bets on hydrogen
Air carrier objective to decarbonize travel
The Japanese carrier Japan Airlines will focus on hydrogen. The long-term objective is to decarbonise its scheduled air transport activities by 2050. To achieve this goal, the company has signed various... more
HelicoptersJordan receives Ranger helicopters
This is the first batch of military training aircraft
The Government of Jordan has received delivery of the first five Bell 505 "Ranger X" helicopters produced by the US group Bell Textron. It's the first batch of rotorcraft that are part of an agreement... more
AerospaceChallenge between two Koreas over spy satellites
By the end of the month, Seoul and Pyongyang will put military systems into orbit
South and North Korea announced, a few hours apart, the imminent launch of domestically produced spy satellites. Seoul and Pyongyang's goal is to put their first space systems into orbit by the end of... more
Finance and economyUkrainian war: Kiev dismisses intelligence leaders
Alleged corruption at the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection
The Council of Ministers of the Ukrainian government has fired the top leaders of the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCP). Specifically, the government led by Volodymyr... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: 3000 drones arrive
Overall, Kiev will have 10,000 remotely piloted kamikaze aircraft
The first 3,000 FPV (First Person View) military kamikaze drones arrived in Ukraine today. These are video-guided remotely piloted aircraft, which were delivered to the Kiev army. This was made possible... more
People"Airports Innovate" event kicks off in Muscat
A three day conference aims to transform the future of air travel
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East, ACI EUROPE, and ACI World today kick off "Airports Innovate", a global aviation event centred around innovation. Themed “Dynamic Think Tank – Reveal the Future”, this bra... more
Civil aviationItaly: Government says no to sale of Microtecnica
Negotiations to sell an Italian-American company to the French Safran
The Italian Government would have said no to the acquisition of the Microtecnica company (Collins Aerospace Group), which produces components for aircraft, by the French company Safran, specialized in... more
Civil aviationFirst successes for Saudi maritime drones
The main export program involves their use on ships
The UAE company Abu Dhabi Ship Building (Edge Group) has introduced several HT-100 multi-role drone helicopters into its fleet. The purchase of these unmanned aircraft is part of one of the company's main... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Russia deploys A-50 aircraft
Intelligence aircraft to communicate military targets to missile systems
According to the intelligence department of the British Ministry of Defense, the Russian Air Force has used the Beriev A-50 "Mainstay D" surveillance plane for the first time. Its use would be linked to... more
AerospaceSecond Starship space rocket test begins
Launch postponed until tomorrow from the base in Texas
Starship's second flight test postponed until tomorrow. The shuttle, the largest in the world ever built to date, will take off from the SpaceX base in Boca Chica, South Texas on November 18 at 2:00 pm... more
Civil aviationEDGE's Etimad and ELT Group set roadmap for electronic warfare systems logistics hub
For ELT the localization in UAE of logistic activities is not limited to a pure efficiency increase of the services
Etimad Holding and ELT Group signed yesterday an implementation plan to establish a UAE-based integrated logistics support (ILS) hub for Electronic Warfare (EW) systems in the UAE, which will serve as... more
DefenseRussia tests on "Avangard"
Intercontinental ballistic missile with nuclear capability
The Russian armed forces have announced that they have loaded a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile "Avangard" on board a hypersonic rocket. It was reported today by the Moscow Defense Ministry,... more
Aerospace"Dubai Airshow": fourth day of events
On display are planes, aerospace systems and many air taxis, of all shapes and sizes - VIDEO
We have reached the fourth day of the international exhibition "Dubai Airshow 2023" (13-17 November). They were intense days for aviation and military aeronautics enthusiasts, with dozens of performances... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Moscow deploys 800 missiles in Crimea
The aim is to attack the Ukrainian energy system during the winter
The armed forces announced that Moscow would deploy 800 missiles in the Crimean peninsula, a Ukrainian territory occupied by the Russians since 2014, to more effectively attack Ukraine. The goal of this... more
AerospaceAt the "Dubai Airshow" air taxis reign supreme
Images from the stands on the second day of the event - VIDEO
The third day of shows in the skies and on the ground at the international "Dubai Airshow 2023" (13-17 November) kicks off today. Over 1400 exhibitors from 95 countries, 20 pavilions from producing countries... more
AirportsAmsterdam Airport: no limits on flights
Government backs down in the face of pressure from airlines and the EU
The Netherlands renounced its plan to limit the maximum number of flights to and from Amsterdam-Schiphol airport (maximum 450,000 flights per year) in recent hours. It's a government initiative that should... more
Airports"Dubai Airshow": second day begins
Many new features and technology on display, rockets, engines and planes - PHOTO GALLERY
Second day of shows in the skies and on the ground at the international exhibition "Dubai Airshow 2023" (13-17 November). On display are commercial and military aircraft, planes, helicopters, drones, vertical... more
Aerospace"Detumbler" patented to to tackle in-orbit debris
Launched in the last days it will be tested in space early in 2024
Airbus’ patented "Detumbler" device designed to prevent satellites at the end of their lives from tumbling, was launched in the last days and will be tested in space on the mission in association with E... more
AirlinesDubai. airBaltic to become largest A-220 airplane customer in Europe
The carrier already operates a 44 fleet of units in the /300 version
airBaltic will become the largest A-220 customer in Europe after confirming an incremental order for an additional 30 A-220/300 airplanes. This new order will take the airline’s total firm orderbook t... more
DefenseFirst flight of the B-21 "Raider" aircraft
Entry into service expected in 2026 or 2027, barring complications
The B-21 "Raider" aircraft made its first flight on Friday, November 10. This is a further step towards the launch of a new fleet of long-range stealth bombers, that is invisible to radar, with nuclear... more
DefenseGermany sends military planes to Romania
Also arriving are 80 German soldiers staying at a base near Costanza
Four Eurofighter Typhoon military planes sent from Germany will arrive in Romania. These are aircraft that will support the air policing mission of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The planes... more
DefenseUkrainian war: 14,326 drones destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today. 308,720 Moscow soldiers would... more
Civil aviationUSA: fundamental technology on police helicopters
There is controversy over the devices which however do not prevent the violence of the teams on the ground
The optical units installed on board police helicopters are a fundamental tool for law enforcement activities. In fact, these are instruments equipped with cutting-edge technologies that offer the crew... more
Civil aviationFirst transatlantic flight powered 100% by Saf
Air connection between London and New York will be operated by a B-787
British airline Virgin Atlantic will make its first flight with an aircraft powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The test is scheduled for November 28, 2023. The connection between London and... more
AirlinesEindhoven Airport relies on AI
Cameras on the apron to plan activities that prepare the aircraft for the next flight
The management company of the Dutch Eindhoven Airport is using artificial intelligence (AI) to further improve aircraft handling procedures and minimize delays. The Deep Turnaround system consists of a... more
AerospaceJapan-North Korea tension
Pyongyang announces satellite launch; Tokyo deploys ships and missile systems
North Korea has announced that it is preparing to put its first military satellite into orbit. Neighboring countries are skeptical, in particular South Korea and Japan, who believe that what has been announced... more
IndustryNaval Unmanned Aerial System tested at sea from a French Navy frigate
For the SDAM demonstrator from a multimission Fremm, trials in the Mediterranean
Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group, in collaboration with the French Armament General Directorate, DGA (Direction Génerale de l’Armement), and the French Navy, have tested the SDAM demonstrator (Système de... more
AirportsIATA: progress towards Aviation Industry’s Commitment to passengers with disabilities
According to its 2023 survey; 80% of travellers using special assistance services
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2023 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) related to accessibility of air transport to passengers with disabilities, showing significant... more
AirportsUK: one million liters of Saf fuel
Farnborough Airport reaches milestone for private flights
The management company of the British Farnborough airport, especially dedicated to general aviation operations with corporate flights and private planes, recently announced the sale of the millionth liter... more
DefenseSweden will upgrade its helicopter fleet
New anti-submarine technologies tested
Sweden is implementing new technologies on its armed forces fleets. The aim is to increase the operational defense capabilities of missions in the Baltic Sea, particularly in the area of anti-submarine... more
DefenseTrilateral aircraft exercise in Asia
First joint training between Japan, South Korea and the USA
The defense ministries of South Korea and Japan have announced that the first joint exercise involving the Tokyo, Washington and Seoul air forces has successfully concluded. The joint training took place... more
DefenseUK: huge order of missiles
These are the AGM 179 Jagm (Joint Air-to-Ground Missile)
The US State Department has approved the sale to the United Kingdom of approximately 3000 AGM 179 Jagm (Joint Air-to-Ground Missile) air-to-ground missiles, developed by the US Group Lockheed Martin. The... more
Civil aviationElectric planes and helicopters: the future is hybrid
Just look at what is happening in Philadelphia's industrial district
The most recent developments in the civil aviation sector clearly show a growing interest in drones, small precision electronics and the use of alternative energy such as batteries, hydrogen and solar.... more
DefenseSikorsky unveils Raider helicopter
Prototype is proposed as a future aircraft for the American army
US helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin Group) has unveiled a prototype reconnaissance helicopter called the Raider X. It is a next-generation aircraft that will participate in the US Army's... more