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IndustryAir Kiribati receives its first E-190E2 airplane
The airline ordered two jets and has purchase rights for two more
Air Kiribati received in the last days its first E-190E2 jet. Embraer announced the contract with the Government of Kiribati, in partnership with its national airline in December 2018. The carrier ordered... more
IndustryFincantieri Marinette Marine receives contract to construct four ships
These units will be for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The US Navy awarded a Lockheed Martin-led team, which includes Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM), a multi-billion dollar (USD) order for the construction of four Multi-Mission Surface Combatants ships,... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes Happy holidays to eveybody
The agency will reopen on Thursday January 2, 2020
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, reporters, fans of social networks that the agency will close for Christmas and New Year period.The agency will reopen again with the publication of the news on... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: urgent bridge-loan and extension of the layoffs
Out of stock?
Alitalia's new liquidity injection: the ministers of Economy Roberto Gualtieri and Economic Development Stefano Patuanelli signed the ministerial decree that provides the bridge-loan of EUR 400 million.... more
IndustryLeonardo’s M-40 target drone used to prove latest Mistral missiles
15 international delegations witnessed the trials
Leonardo has concluded a series of flights with its M-40 target drone as part of a trials campaign in Italy. This saw the drones simulating modern airborne threats, allowing for the realistic demonstration... more
IndustryFirst Embraer Praetor 500 business jet delivered to Flexjet
The model fleet launch customer
Over one year after its announcement at the "2018 National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition" ("NBAA-BACE") more
IndustryFirst flight of Eurofighter plane in Kuwait Air Force configuration takes place
A contract for the supply of 28 Typhoon multi-role fighters was signed in April 2016
On the 23rd December 2019 at the Flight Test Centre of Leonardo Aircraft Division in Turin-Caselle, the first Instrumented Series Production Aircraft (ISPA 6) equipped with the Kuwait Air Force configuration... more
IndustryEmbraer and FAB study development of a light military transport aircraft
The Brazilian industry and Air Force signed a MoU
Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) signed yesterday a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) which enables the study of the potential development of a new light military transport aircraft.The study... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. Enstrom celebrates 60 years next Sunday
The company produced more than 1300 aircraft operated in over 50 countries
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation will celebrate its 60th anniversary on December 22, 2019. From humble beginnings in the woods of northern Michigan, the company has grown to become a storied aerospace manufacturer,... more
Civil aviation"Brexit": today House of Commons said ok
358 votes in favor, 234 against
First approval by the Parliament of the United Kingdom for the law on the ratification of the "Brexit" by January 31. The document, modified by Boris Johnson after the overwhelming victory in the December... more
AirportsHeathrow Airport: the new runway postponed for three years
"The increase in air fares is too expensive"
The project to expand Heathrow airport will be delayed for at least three years. The plan involves the construction of a third runway that would allow the airport to handle about 756,000 flights a year... more
AirlinesPhoto. Air Caraïbes receives first A-350/1000 aircraft
The model has a configuration in three classes (429 seats)
Photo. Air Caraïbes (a member airline of Groupe Dubreuil) has taken delivery of its first A-350/1000, the largest member of Airbus’ new-generation A-350 XWB Family, making it one of the first French op... more
VideoAVIONEWS interviewed Stephane Castet, president of ABE
On the occasion of "Aerospace & Defense Meetings" - VIDEO
AVIONEWS World Aeronautical Press Agency interviewed Stephane Castet, president of ABE, (Advances Business Events), on the occasion of "Aerospace & Defense Meetings" the international business convention... more
Press releaseCJ EU. An airline is liable for the harm caused by a spilt cup of hot coffee
It is not necessary for that accident to relate to a hazard typically associated with flight
In today’s judgment, the Court of Justice (CJ) clarifies that an airline’s liability for scalding caused by hot coffee that tipped over on a flight for unknown reasons does not require that a hazard typ... more
AerospaceCHEOPS satellite launched on Soyuz
Took off with its five passengers allocated
The Airbus-built CHEOPS satellite has been successfully launched yesterday morning on a Soyuz rocket from the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. CHEOPS is the first exoplanetary mission of the... more
AerospaceVS23 launch: a quadruple success for Thales Alenia Space
COSMO SkyMed SG (CSG-1), ArgosNEO on board ANGELS, CHEOPS and contribution to Soyuz launcher
The Soyuz rocket launched yesterday by Arianespace from Europe’s Spaceport has successfully put into orbit the first COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation (CSG-1) satellite built by Thales Alenia Space (TAS) a... more
IndustryVard (Fincantieri): contract signed for two new Ponant cruise ships
The new units due for delivery both in 2022
In the context of the agreement announced last November for 2 new-generation luxury expedition cruise vessels, the French cruise company PONANT and Vard, Fincantieri’s Norwegian subsidiary, signed the r... more
IndustryAir France-KLM firms up order for 60 A-220 airplanes
These aircraft will be operated by the French carrier
The Air France–KLM Group has firmed up an order for 60 A-220/300 aircraft to modernise its single-aisle fleet. The airplanes are intended to be operated by the French carrrier. The Group currently operates a... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2). Possible EU survey of EUR 400 million loan
"We received the first complaints"
New sources of tension for Alitalia from the EU front: "there are risks of opening a second investigation in the wake of the new EUR 400 million loan". This is mentioned by Margrethe Vestager, vice-president... more
Civil aviationAlitalia. AVIONEWS meets unions at the Italian MISE: do you start over?
Soon the EUR 400 million, a brief meeting with Delta and final farewell to Atlantia
AVIONEWS awaited the union representatives at the exit of the MISE (Italian Ministry of Economic Development) after the meeting with the Minister Stefano Patuanelli and the new commissioner of Alitalia... more
IndustryThe activities of the Tempest program continue
Leonardo reveals a new radar technology; a new aircraft in-service with the RAF in 2035
Leonardo UK has demonstrated the performance of a new radar receiver/warner technology as part of its on-going development work for Tempest, the next generation combat air project which will see the UK,... more
AerospaceCosmo-SkyMed second generation satellite launched
The all-Italian program for Earth observation
The COSMO-SkyMed Earth observation constellation, by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the Ministry of Defense, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, welcomes the first second-generation satellite.... more
AirlinesAlitalia hearing: the position of the Italian unions
Compacts on State participation, rescue loan and redundancies
The hearings of the Transport Commission have just taken place, as part of the examination of the decree on "Urgent measures to ensure the continuity of the service performed by Alitalia in extraordinary... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: passenger and freight traffic in October
Aircraft movements turned negative for the first time this year - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its latest air traffic report for October 2019, measuring all of commercial aviation flights: full service, regionals, low-cost and charter. Passenger... more
Civil aviationPossible increase in delays and cancellations of flights in the Summer
Air traffic controllers are too few?
According to "Corriere.it", which cited Sita, one of the companies operating in the air transport sector, in 2018, around the world, 4.3 billion baggages sent in the hold were handled and of these 24.81... more
Civil aviationBoeing (2): stop production of the B-737 Max aircraft in January
Possible job cuts
As anticipated yesterday, Boeing is thinking of a pause in the production of the B-737 Max aircraft, after the fatal accidents in Ethiopia and Indonesia that caused the death of 346 people (see AVIONEWS).... more
IndustryBoeing statement regarding 737 MAX aircraft production
The industry suspends it starting in January due to certification moving into 2020
Reduced production output enables prioritization of stored aircraft deliver. No layoffs or furlough expected at this time more
AirportsAtlantia: two new CEOs and 49% of AdR sales
Changes to look to the future and back on the stock exchange
Significant decisions for Atlantia: sale of a stake in AdR (Rome Airports' management company) and the strengthening of governance with two CEOs. The new Chief Executive Officers will deal separately... more
AirportsAirplane transport. Strikes France (2): slowdowns towards airports
Thirteenth day of protests
Thirteenth day of strike for transport in Paris (see AVIONEWS). A new demonstration is scheduled for today to protest against the pension reform of Emmanuel Macron and there will be disruptions with traffic... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Strike in France: forecasts for today
Discomforts and delays are however predictable
In anticipation of the strike notices presented by the trade unions for today, on December 17, the French DGAC (Directorate-General of Civil Aviation) asked carriers to reduce their flight schedule to... more