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AirportsAci Europe: holiday season improvements in passenger traffic “cannot be called a recovery”
As gradual gains already plateau across Europe -ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE, today released its air traffic report for July 2021, as well as preliminary data for the month of August. The report shows that passenger traffic in the European... more
AerospaceAirbus summit September 21-22, 2021 on sustainable mobility
The two day event will take place in digial format and in English
Momentum is building behind sustainable aerospace. Decarbonisation will require deep collaboration, and the engagement of a whole industry beyond commercial aircraft - including space and helicopters.The... more
Civil aviationICAO: future of aviation security focus at "AVSEC2021"
And 9/11 commemoration
World leading aviation security and counter-terrorism experts exchanged views and expertise at the ICAO Global Aviation Security Symposium 2021 (AVSEC2021) last week, providing a crucial forum for an international... more
DefenseNorth Korea: Seoul denounces another missile test
Kim Jong Un intensifiec testing. US-South Korean intelligences at work - VIDEO
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said that North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan on Wednesday. The tension is growing between the two countries. Just two days... more
Civil aviationGreen the Challenger 3500 jet airplane flight
Thanks to technology by Sita
SITA today announced that the newly launched Bombardier Challenger 3500 business jet will offer its eWAS Pilot with OptiFlight, together dubbed the “eco app” by the Canadian aerospace group. It is the... more
DiscussionsIt happened today. 20th anniversary attacks by airplanes of 2001
Four ones caused the death of nearly three thousand people
It seems like yesterday (perhaps due to the recent events in Afghanistan) and yet twenty years have passed since that Tuesday on September 11, 2001.The attacks on that terrible day were a series of four... more
Civil aviationA doctor on the plane will accompany the Pope to Eastern Europe
Francis in Budapest on September 12 for the International Eucharistic Congress
"As always" on board the plane and for the duration of the trip to Budapest and in Slovakia, from September 12 to 15, "there are both a doctor and some nurses; the usual caution will be used towards the... more
HelicoptersUS Army National Guard receives first of 18 UH-72B helicopters
They will support the critical missions of the terrestrial component of the National Guard
Airbus Helicopters has announced the delivery of the first UH-72B, the latest variant of its Lakota, to the US Army National Guard from its production facility in Columbus, Mississippi. This delivery is... more
ConferencesDsei 2021 will return to London from 14 to 17 September
The Icelus team protagonist of the defense and security fair
Dsei 2021, the Defense and security equipment international fair, will return to London from 14 to 17 September. The biennial exhibition on defense and security will gather government delegates, armed... more
Government actsEU, Covid. Answer to question on attempts to forge the Digital Green Pass
By Didier Reynders on behalf of European Commission
"EN P-003510/2021 Answer given by Reynders on behalf of the European Commission (31/8/2021)It is important to distinguish between the security of the EU Digital COVID Certificate itself, and the possible... more
Civil aviationICAO: VDS gains acceptance for global health proof verification
As an affordable and efficient solution to this critical challenge
With countries working to re-establish global travel and trade through aviation, the need to provide internationally verifiable health proofs to travelers has become an urgent global concern.The new ICAO... more
CargoEASA updates deviation on transportation of cargo in passenger compartments
The extended approval validity date up to the end of next July - ATTACHMENT
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has revised its deviation for the transport of cargo in passenger cabins. This third version of the deviation was updated in particular with regards to:the... more
Civil aviationIATA backs EU Covid certificate as global standard
The key criteria are: format, QR code, verification and authentication
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) commended the European Commission for its leadership and speed in delivering the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) and urged states to make it their... more
AirportsEU. Covid: answer to question on use of the green card by Italy
Given by Didier Reynders on behalf of the Commission
"P-003792/2021Answer given by Mr Reynderson behalf of the European Commission(24/8/2021)The EU Digital COVID Certificate framework is based on Articles 21 and 77 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the... more
AirlinesIATA extends partnership to facilitate global trade
Particularly e-commerce
News Brief. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and UNCTAD have extended their collaboration to facilitate international trade, particularly e-commerce.The extended partnership will enrich... more
AirlinesIAG Cargo reaches 10 million vaccine milestone
Supporting global efforts in the fight against COVID-19
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced that it has now transported over 10 million COVID vaccines, supporting global efforts in the fight against COVID-19. This... more
IndustryEve and Kenya Airways partner on the future of Urban Air Mobility
Through its fully owned subsidiary Fahari Aviation
Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions (“Eve”) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kenya Airways PLC, the flag carrier of Kenya, through its fully owned subsidiary Fahari Aviation. This collaboration aim... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Iata signed agreement to facilitate safe and easy travelling
To incorporate lab network into its Travel Pass -VIDEO
Synlab, Europe’s leading medical diagnostic services provider, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a partnership to facilitate safe and easy travel. Today, the two partners s... 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
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
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
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
AirportsEuropean Parliament. Question on EC’s role in safeguarding personal freedom and ensuring sensible use of the "Green pass"
By Susanna Ceccardi
"Parliamentary questions 14 July 2021 Priority question for written answer P-003562/2021to the Commission Rule 138Susanna Ceccardi (ID) Subject: the Commission’s role in safeguarding personal freedom and... more
AirlinesRome-Fiumicino Airport: biometric recognition gets underway for passengers departing with Delta Air Lines
It continues to focus on technology for their safety
Rome-Fiumicino airport continues to focus on technology for the safety and comfort of passengers. The new system for the acceptance and boarding of travellers was launched today which, through biometric... more
AirportsContract between Thales and Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority
To support the modernisation of the local navigation aids infrastructure
Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority has awarded Thales a contract to support the modernisation of the Greek civil aviation Navigation Aids infrastructure. This turnkey contract includes the supply of 10... more
Civil aviationICAO: new resource package for countries establishing COVID-19 PHC
To assist States during their recovery phases
To assist countries seeking to establish public health travel corridors during their COVID-19 recovery phases, ICAO has just released a new implementation package (iPack) on Establishing a Public Health... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS interviews Saverio Urso, head of the first Police Flight Department
Focus on the activities carried out and the use of aircraft - VIDEO
AVIONEWS interviewed Saverio Urso, director of the first flight department of the Police in Pratica di Mare (province of Rome). He deepened the various aspects concerning the Department to which he belongs,... more
HelicoptersS-100 unmanned helicopter enhances maritime surveillance in Spain with Emsa
Stationed in the north-west of the Country, it supports the authorities in different tasks
The Spanish maritime safety and rescue body SASEMAR is operating the CAMCOPTER S-100 for maritime surveillance over the coming months. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) service is delivered by... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport: face coverings, documentation and timely arrival essential
Air travel in Summer 2021 needs to be well planned
Many people are longing to revive their travel plans. Demand for flights, in particular, is growing. As the summer travel season begins, Frankfurt Airport anticipates a significant rise in passenger numbers... more
AirportsIstanbul Airport first to earn ACI reaccreditation for COVID-19 health measures
It is granted for 12 months
Airports Council International (ACI) World and ACI EUROPE have today announced that Istanbul Airport is the first airport in the world to be reaccredited through the Airport Health Accreditation programme.Accreditation... more
Military aviationEuropean Parliament. Question on Italian aircraft blocked in the UAE
By Fulvio Martusciello
"Parliamentary questions 16 June 2021 Question for written answer to the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Rule 138Fulvio Martusciello... more
IndustryTurkish Aerospace is building wind tunnel for local fighter aircraft
The facility will have three different test sections
Turkish Aerospace is building Turkey's biggest and Europe's second largest subsonic wind tunnel facility. The facility is underway for the purpose of carrying out wind tunnel tests of Turkish Fighter.... more
Civil aviationPlanes. Transport sector welcomed update EASA-ECDC Aviation Health Safety Protocol
Calling for harmonised and risk-based COVID-19 travel measures -ATTACHMENT
Leading aviation associations welcomed the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)’s latest COVID-19 Aviation Health Safety Protocol, w... more
Civil aviationICAO: update on fact-finding investigation into Ryanair flight FR4978
An interim report will be presented to the Organization's Council
In response to the ICAO Council’s decision that its Secretariat establish a fact-finding investigation into events surrounding Ryanair flight FR4978, official Requests for Information (RFIs) have now b... more
DefenseFincantieri to support Daewoo in the design of the new Korean aircraft carriers
Contract signed during "Madex 2021"
During "Madex" (International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition) 2021, one of the main naval exhibitions in the Asia Pacific area, Fincantieri has signed a contract with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine... more
Airlines"Single European Sky". Council agrees its position on Air Traffic Management reform
This agreement allows the presidency to launch talks with the EP on the final text
The Council today agreed its position (‘general approach’) on the reform of the "Single European Sky". The aim of the reform is to improve European airspace management and the air navigation services sys... more
Civil aviationEve announces Halo as launch partner in the Urban Air Mobility market
With an order for 200 eVTOL aircraft
Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions, Inc. (Eve) and Halo today announced a partnership focused on developing Urban Air Mobility (UAM) products and services in the United States and the United Kingdom. This... more
AirportsAci Europe: airports send stark warning over potential Summer chaos
Due to Covid-19 checks
ACI EUROPE warned yesterday about the risk of travellers having to spend hours at Europe’s airports over the summer due to COVID-19 checks. With the on-going and expected further easing of travel restrictions bo... more
Civil aviationIcao: implementation of passenger data exchange standards crucial
To counter terrorism and prevention of serious crime
At the ICAO/Interpol Passenger Data Exchange Forum, held virtually from 27-28 May in conjunction with this year’s ICAO TRIP Symposium, ICAO Secretary General Fang Liu highlighted the vital importance o... more
Civil aviationICAO Council to pursue fact finding investigation into Ryanair FR4978
The Authority expressed its strong concern
The ICAO Council expressed its strong concern yesterday at the apparent forced diversion of Ryanair Flight FR4978, a commercial passenger aircraft flying in Belarus airspace on Sunday, 23 May 2021. At... more
Civil aviationIata. Digitalization needed for smooth restart
The certificates in this format have several advantages
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned of potential airport chaos unless governments move quickly to adopt digital processes to manage travel health credentials (COVID-19 testing and... more
AirlinesIATA: optimism when borders reopen
Forecast highlights and short term restart
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Tourism Economics released a long-term view for post-COVID-19 passenger demand recovery which demonstrates that people remain eager to travel in the... more
AirlinesIberia Maintenance returns into service 29 aircraft for its Group
They are all narrow body airplanes -VIDEO
This month of June, Iberia resumes flights to several summer destinations in Italy, Croatia, Portugal and USA. That’s why Iberia Maintenance is working intensively to overhaul a total of 46 IAG Group a... more
Civil aviationEASA: results of study on citizens' acceptance of Urban Air Mobility
The Agency will use it to impact assessment and regulatory proposal in Europe in 2022 -ATTACHMENT and VIDEO
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published results of the first study conducted in the European Union on Urban Air Mobility (UAM), showing that the majority of those questioned broadly... more
Civil aviationRyanair Flight 4978 (2). The opinion by global pilots
Ifalpa and Eca fully share the concerns expressed by Icao
"The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) and the European Cockpit Association (ECA) fully share the concerns expressed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (... more
Civil aviationEU Covid Certificate: provisional deal between Parliament and Council
It will be available in either digital or paper format
European Parliament (EP) and Council negotiators reached on Thursday a provisional deal for an EU digital Covid certificate to facilitate free movement in Europe during the pandemic.The certificate will... more
AirportsAirport Industry reconfirms and accelerates net zero CO2 targets
235 airports across Europe committed by 2050
At the second ACI EUROPE Aviation Sustainability Summit yesterday, the airport trade body made a series of announcements reaffirming the commitment of Europe’s airports to climate action and significantly r... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: accepting vaccinated passengers global best practice to reopen borders
Recent polling shows strong support for a digital solution
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) applauded the growing number of countries making data and evidence-driven decisions to open their borders to vaccinated travellers. The latest data collected... more
Civil aviationICAO-ICC on pandemic public/private cooperation priorities
Both authorities issued new joint statement
Highlighting that efficient vaccine distribution and the sustainable recovery of air transport require extensive and global public-private cooperation, ICAO and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)... more
AirlinesFrankfurt Airport to reopen Northwest Runway
Fraport expects aircraft movements to rise again this Summer
On Tuesday, June 1, the Northwest Runway (07L/25R) at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) will recommence operations. Fraport – the company that operates Frankfurt Airport – has decided to reopen the runway in ant... more