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AirlinesIATA: airline industry statistics confirm 2020 was worst year on record
Passengers, cargo and carrier alliances -ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the IATA World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) publication with performance figures for 2020 demonstrating the devastating effects on global... more
AirlinesTui unifies five aeronautical divisions in a single Group
Previous management entailed high economic costs
Tui, a German Group active in the tourism sector, has decided to unify its management in a more logical way. The latest move was to unify the five aeronautical companies with which it usually operates... more
HelicoptersA-109 helicopter’s maiden flight anniversary
More than 1,600 units have been sold over the last five decades
Leonardo celebrates today the 50th anniversary of its A-109 helicopter. The type enabled Italy to become one of the world’s only Nations with an OEM capable of autonomous design, development, manufacturing o... more
IndustryFincantieri NexTech: its BoD renewed for the three-year period
The company is present in multiple high-tech sectors
The Assembly of Fincantieri NexTech met on July 29 (but communicated it today) appointing the new Board of Directors for the three-year period 2021-2023. The BoD is comprised as follows: Chairman, Giampiero... more
IndustryPhoto. Zeva launches StartEngine campaign
It allows the public to invest in early-stage companies in exchange for equity, or partial ownership
Photo. Steve Tibbitts, CEO of Zeva communicated that "With the help of StartEngine, we announce the commencement of equity crowdfunding campaign that allows the public to invest in early-stage companies... more
AirportsMiami Airport. TSA begins testing of drone detection technology at MIA
UAS are used for a wide range of commercial and recreational purposes
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun its initial test of technologies at Miami International Airport (MIA) that will Detect, Track, and Identify (DTI) drones entering restricted airspace.... more
AirportsFinal agreement to expand Barcelona Airport
Total economic investment of almost 2 billion
Government has decided that the “Josep Tarradellas” Barcelona-El Prat airport will be expanded in the coming months, a project that has been talked about for some time (read also the article published by... more
AirportsFraport Group interim report in first half 2021
Passenger numbers rising during Summer travel season
The business performance of the Fraport global airport company continued to be impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic during the first six months of 2021. Following a weak first quarter, traffic figures markedly... more
IndustryVard (Fincantieri): "Le Commandant Charcot" delivered to Ponant
It is the hybrid-powered polar exploration vessel propelled with LNG with ice-breaking technology
Fincantieri’s subsidiary Vard, one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, delivered “Le Commandant Charcot”, polar exploration vessel for the French cruise company PONAN... more
DefenseS-100 drone helicopter completed trials for the Hellenic Navy
Stationed on board of a frigate in the Mediterranean Sea west of Crete
Schiebel demonstrated the capabilities of its Unmanned Air System (UAS) Camcopter S-100 to the Hellenic Navy.Stationed on board of the Elli-Class Frigate Aigaion (F-460) in the Mediterranean Sea west of... more
AerospaceTelespazio Uk: contract to run ESA services in Spain
For a €14M framework agreement and an initial term of 18 months
Telespazio UK, a subsidiary of Telespazio (a joint venture between Leonardo, 67%, and Thales, 33%), has been awarded a €14M Framework Service contract by the European Space Agency to run as, leader of a... more
AerospaceAriane 5: a new successful flight
Two geostationary telecommunication satellites have been placed into orbit -VIDEO
Ariane 5 successfully placed two geostationary telecommunication satellites, Star One D2 and Eutelsat Quantum, correctly in orbit. Star One D2 is a high-capacity multi-mission satellite equipped with Ku,... more
AirlinesSurprise in Air Europa: new general director appointed
Air carrier still awaits news on Iberia acquisition
A real earthquake. Spanish media do not mince words to describe the latest internal developments of the airline Air Europa, still struggling with the uncertainties of the acquisition by Iberia, but not... more
AirlinesAircraft. United Airlines will outsource catering operations
In October: partners of air carrier are still unknown
There are some signs, apparently secondary, that make it clear how much the air carriers are in difficulty at the moment. For example, in the last few hours United Airlines has made it known that it intends... more
Finance and economyFincantieri's BoD: 1H 2021 results approved
Total backlog at EUR 37 billion -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Fincantieri SpA, chaired by Giampiero Massolo, has examined and approved the Half year report at June 30, 2021, prepared in accordance with the international financial reporting... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Rotterdam" delivered in Marghera
It is about 99,800 gross tons
"Rotterdam”, the new cruise ship for Holland America Line, a brand under Carnival Corporation & plc, one of the world’s largest cruise operator, was delivered at the Marghera (Venice) shipyard.The new... more
AerospaceLeonardo: BoD approved the results of the first half 2021
Back on growth path -ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Luciano Carta, examined and unanimously approved the results of the first half 2021.Solid first half results, back on growth... more
AerospaceSpace exploration, the irresistible rise of German companies
A decisive role especially for smaller ones
Space and its exploration are increasingly of interest to companies based in Germany, regardless of their size and possibilities (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). In practice, we are realizing... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports H1 2021 results
297 commercial aircraft delivered in these six months
Airbus reports Half-Year (H1) 2021 results297 commercial aircraft delivered in H1 2021H1 financials reflect deliveries as well as continued efforts on cost containment and competitivenessRevenues € 24.6 b... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: air travel recovery continues to disappoint in June
International passenger demand in June was 80.9% below June 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger demand performance for June 2021 showing a very slight improvement in both international and domestic air travel markets. Demand remains... more
CargoIATA: cargo posts strongest first half-year growth since 2017
Regional variations in performance are significant
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets for June showing a 9.9% improvement on pre-COVID-19 performance (June 2019). This pushed first half-year air... more
AirlinesPlanes and carriers. Iberia relies on auction to sell long-haul tickets
Trend has been growing since the pandemic broke out
A particular trend that is increasingly gaining the upper hand. The air carrier Iberia is increasingly relying on the sale of tickets for its scheduled flights through auction. The Spanish media have begun... more
DefenseChina would have started building new nuclear missile base
According to analysts by Federation of American Scientists
According to reports from analysts of the Fas (Federation of American Scientists), China is in the process of building a second base to "host" its nuclear missiles. Wanting to be even more precise, we... more
DefenseDrone helicopter. RAN extends contract for S-100 capability
For three years
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) awarded Schiebel with a 3-year extension contract for the sustainment of its CAMCOPTER S-100. The extension allows the RAN to continue to experiment and develop knowledge... more
AirlinesITA: shareholders’ meeting approves capital increase
For EUR 700 million
The Shareholders' Meeting of ITA (Italia Trasporto Aereo), which met today, approved a capital increase of € 700 million, as proposed by the Board of Directors of the company. Today's resolution follows the... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines asks pilots to save fuel
It is scarce at small and medium-sized airports
The air carrier American Airlines asked its pilots yesterday, July 26, 2021, to save as much fuel as possible, a request that might seem unusual but has very specific reasons. Delays in deliveries of fuel... more
DefenseBiden confirms US troops withdrawal from Iraq by the end of 2021
During a summit with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi
American President Joe Biden has made it known in the last few hours how the United States combat mission in Iraq will end by the end of this 2021, consequently the withdrawal of the stars and stripes... more
AirlinesEuropean Parliament. Question on restriction of competition in the provision of groundhandling services at airports in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic
By Ignazio Corrao
"Parliamentary questions21 July 2021 Priority question for written answer P-003685/2021to the CommissionRule 138Ignazio Corrao (Verts/ALE) Subject: Restriction of competition in the provision of groundhandling... more
AirportsState aid. EC approves Italian scheme to compensate airports and ground-handling operators
For EUR 800m for the damage suffered due to the coronavirus outbreak
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €800 million Italian scheme to compensate airports and ground-handling operators for the damage suffered due to the coronavirus outbreak a... more
AerospaceBoeing releases first sustainability report
Charting path to sustainable aerospace; four key pillars -ATTACHMENT
Boeing released yesterday its first Sustainability Report. In this document, the company shares its vision for the future of sustainable aerospace, establishes broad sustainability goals and highlights... more
AirlinesAirbus vs Boeing for future ITA planes
Air carrier will increase aircraft by 2025
The debut of the ITA carrier (Italy air transport) also represents a very open challenge between Airbus and Boeing, as far as the fleet is concerned. The take-off is scheduled for next October and the... more
Fair and showsAircraft and events. "Oshkosh 2021" from today, on July 26 to August 1st
The statistics of the edition 2019
For 51 weeks a year, EAA is an international community of more than 240,000 members that nurtures the spirit of flight through a worldwide network of chapters, outreach programs, and other events.But for... more
IndustryFincantieri: world's first oceangoing hydrogen-powered cruise ship
With MSC and Snam will conduct feasibility study to examine requirements
Today the Cruise Division of MSC Group, Fincantieri and Snam announced the signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly determine the conditions for the design and construction of what would... more
Fair and showsGazprom and Russian Helicopters signed a cooperation agreement
To supply the first off-shore aircraft in the Country
Vitaly Markelov, Deputy Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Andrey Boginsky, Director General of Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement... more
Fair and showsRostec will supply 50 Mi-8AMT helicopters to UTair
The agreement signed at "MAKS" assumes delivery at the beginning of 2022
Russian Helicopters Holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) during the "MAKS-2021 International Aviation and Space Show" (July 20-25) agreed with ‘’UTair Helicopter Services’’ about 50 Mi-8AMT helicop... more
Defense"Maks 2021", innovative simulator for Su-57E aircraft presented
These planes are fifth generation models
During the 2021 edition of “Maks”, the Sukhoi Design Bureau presented for the first time ever an innovative flight simulator with virtual reality (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). The dev... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. IAG asks EU more time for Iberia-Air Europa operation
Still doubts about the acquisition of the Spanish airline
International Airlines Group (IAG) has contacted the EU Commission in the last few hours to request more time regarding the acquisition of the air carrier Air Europa by another Spanish company, Iberia... more
Fair and showsRostec and Russian Post to launch drones test operation for cargo delivery
JSC Russian Helicopters has presented its new project the BAS-200 helicopter at "MAKS-2021"
Russian Helicopters Holding of Rostec State Corporation has signed an agreement with Russian Post on the use of unmanned aircraft (drones) in the Chukotka Autonomous District.The signing ceremony took... more
AirportsIATA. Passengers confident in onboard safety, continue to support mask-wearing
According to a survey conducted in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that based on its latest passenger survey conducted in June, most air travellers are confident about the safety of air travel and support mask-wearing... more
AirlinesEmbraer: aircraft deliveries in 2Q21
The firm order backlog totaled USD 15.9 billion
Embraer delivered a total of 34 jets in the second quarter of 2021, of which 14 were commercial aircraft and 20 were executive jets (12 light and eight large). As of June 30, the firm order backlog totaled... more
Fair and showsRussian Helicopters presents new Ka-226T at "MAKS-2021"
Serial production of the "Climber" model is planned to start in 2022
JSC Russian Helicopters has presented the Ka-226T "Climber" helicopter at the "MAKS-2021 International Aviation and Space Salon" (July 20-25 in Zhukovsky). The new model is the latest variant in the Ka-226... more
DefenseRussian commercial offer for 21 Mig-29 airplanes to India
Asian nation is considering whether to accept the delivery
In the last few hours, the presentation of a commercial offer by Russia to India has been completed, specifically 21 Mig-29 military aircraft that Moscow will manufacture on behalf of the armed forces... more
AerospaceAvio, Vega E: new contract signed with ESA
For worth of EUR 118.8 million
In the ESA ESRIN headquarters of Frascati (near Rome), the CEO of Avio Giulio Ranzo and the ESA Director of Space Transportation Daniel Neuenschwander have signed a Euro 118.8 million contract which ensures... more
Civil aviationFirst A-350 airplane delivered from its widebody completion & delivery centre in China
To China Eastern Airlines
Airbus has delivered the first A-350 airplane from its widebody completion & delivery centre in Tianjin (C&DC), China, taking additional steps in the expansion of its global footprint and long-term strategic... more
HelicoptersBell begins manufacturing UH-1Y helicopter
For the first international operator
Bell Textron Inc company has restarted UH-1Y Venom helicopter production for the first international operator. Crestview Aerospace has completed manufacturing the first of eight cabins at the Crestview... more
AerospaceTelespazio Germany: contract to deliver satellite operations services to ESA
As part of a consortium of European industries
Telespazio Germany, a subsidiary of Telespazio –a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%)– has joined forces with Serco, Deimos Spain and CS Communications and Systems Germany, to provide sup... more
Fair and shows"Maks 2021". Rostec presents Mi-171A3, Ka-32A11M and Ansat-M helicopters
The event began today will continue until next Sunday
JSC Russian Helicopters, part of State Corporation Rostec, presents several brand new civil helicopters at the "MAKS-2021 air show" (July 20-25). Visitors to the International Aviation and Space Salon... more
AerospaceOn July 20, 1969, man landed on the Moon
NASA's unforgettable Apollo 11 Mission
One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. Everyone knows these words spoken on July 20, 1969, exactly 52 years ago, by Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the Moon. The story is known... more
Aerospacee-Geos-Isi: partnership to form Earth observation satellite constellation
The industries will be able to offer existing customer base an expansion through the access to world class intelligence gathering assets
Two global industries in Geospatial and Earth Observation data and services, e-GEOS, an Italian Space Agency (ASI- 20%) and Telespazio (80%) company, and ISI (ImageSat International), a world reference... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Solar Impulse’s legacy taken one step further
The H-55 is the technological spin-off of the project
When they achieved the first solar electric flight around the world in Solar Impulse 2 airplane, Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg had to take turns in the single-seater cockpit for weight considerations.... more