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CargoBoeing aircraft: orders and deliveries for 2022
Launching the B-777/8F with more than 50 ones
Boeing reported 774 commercial orders last year after cancellations and conversions, including 561 orders for the 737 family and 213 orders for the company's market-leading twin-aisle airplanes. Boeing... more
Civil aviationAirbus: aircraft orders and deliveries in 2022
7239 airplanes in backlog
Airbus delivered 661 commercial aircraft (after a reduction of two A-350/900s Aeroflot previously recorded as sold in December 2021 for which a transfer was not possible due to international sanctions... more
Latest newsMeloni-Von der Leyen meeting yesterday in Palazzo Chigi
The signing of the EU-NATO joint declaration, scheduled for today in Brussels -VIDEO
The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, met yesterday with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, at Palazzo Chigi. After their meeting in Brussels during the... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: passenger recovery continues in November
For total, international and domestic traffic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the air travel recovery continued through November 2022.Total traffic in November 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs)... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: cargo demand softens in November
Several factors in the operating environment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2022 global air cargo markets showing that demand softened as economic headwinds persist.Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Epiphany to everyone
The agency will reopen next Monday 9
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed tomorrow, on Friday 6th, Epiphany day.The publication of the news will resume regularly on Monday 9, after... more
Civil aviationStellantis and Archer to build eVtol "Midnight" aircraft
Its payload of over 1,000 pounds, it can carry four passengers plus a pilot
Stellantis and Archer Aviation announced yesterday that they have agreed to significantly expand their partnership by joining forces to manufacture Archer’s flagship electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (... more
AerospaceAirbus to provide Poland with an optical satellite system
First export contract for S950, already used for Pléiades Neo
Airbus Defence and Space has signed a contract with Poland to provide a geospatial intelligence system including the development, manufacture, launch and delivery in orbit of two high-performance optical... more
AirportsIATA on imposition of travel restrictions for travellers from China
The statement by its Director General Willie Walsh
Willie Walsh, Director General of IATA (International Air Transport Association) said in a statement that: “Several countries are introducing COVID-19 testing and other measures for travellers from Ch... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: activities in 2022
A year of successes and achievements
2022 was a decisive year for the future of space, which is recognized as a growth sector, not only in commercial business, but also thanks to momentum driven by governments and major space agencies stepping... more
AirlinesITA Airways first A-320neo aircraft with blue livery
It is dedicated to a full-back and captain of the Italian national football team
The first A-320neo aircraft with new blue livery to join the ITA Airways fleet has rolled out the paint shop in Shannon Airport, Ireland. It is dedicated to Giacinto Facchetti, extraordinary full-back... more
AirportsHamburg Airport: 11.1 million passengers in 2022
More than double the number of them from the previous year
The recovery of air travel has begun: After two weaker coronavirus years, 2022 brought with it the long-anticipated upturn – and it was much stronger than expected. Within one year, the passenger volume a... more
AirportsAci Europe regrets "unjustified" return to travel restrictions
Actions are at odds with all the experience and evidence gained over the past three years
Aci Europe has expressed regret regarding the actions of a number of States within the EU and globally for unilaterally imposing health-related travel requirements including systematic pre-departure or... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy New Year to everyone
The agency will reopen next Monday on January 2, 2023
AVIONEWS wishes a Happy New Year to its subscribers, reporters and social media fans.The agency will reopen regularly next Monday on January 2, 2023.The diffusion of the articles will resume immediately... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Merry Christmas to everyone
The agency will reopen next Tuesday December 27
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed for the Christmas week-end.The agency will reopen next Tuesday December 27 with the normal publication of the article.The... more
AirlinesAci Europe: passenger traffic full recovery pushed back to 2025
Geopolitical tensions and the war in Ukraine will keep impacting several national markets
ACI EUROPE has today released a revised passenger traffic forecast for the European airport network, showing that passenger volumes in 2023 are set to fall -9% below pre-pandemic (2019) levels and that... more
DefenseFincantieri BoD: approval of the 2023-2027 business plan
It is rooted in a post-pandemic context -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Fincantieri SpA, chaired by Claudio Graziano, examined and approved the strategic guidelines of the 2023-2027 Business Plan presented by Chief Executive Officer Pierroberto Folgiero. The... more
AirlinesITA Airways: new flight from Fiumicino to the Maldives departing tomorrow
It will be operated until April 2023
The first ITA Airways direct flight from Rome-Fiumicino to Malè (Maldives) is departing tomorrow, and will be operated with the company's flagship, the A-350 aircraft.To meet the expected demand, the... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. IATA: airlines cut losses in 2022
Return to profit in 2023
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects a return to profitability for the global airline industry in 2023 as airlines continue to cut losses stemming from the effects of the COVID-19... more
Civil aviationSwiss Rega orders 12 five-bladed H-145 helicopters
For its mountain bases
The Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega has ordered a second batch of 12 five-bladed H-145 helicopters to be operated from its mountain bases. They will replace the current fleet of AW-109SP helicopters. This... more
Civil aviationBoeing announced new international leaders
Former Australian diplomat and minister named the new president of BI
Boeing announced that Brendan Nelson AO will take over as president of Boeing International (BI) and lead the company's international strategy and corporate operations. The former Australian diplomat and... more
AirlinesITA Airways launched New Delhi-Rome direct flight
At the ceremony carrier, AdR, ENIT, ENAC and the Indian Ambassador in Italy
ITA Airways’ first flight from Rome-Fiumicino to New Delhi, with the A-330 aircraft, departed last Saturday 100% full in terms of passengers at 2:10pm. The ribbon-cutting ceremony in Rome-Fiumicino wa... more
Civil aviationAirbus and Neste join forces on SAF development
To decarbonise aerospace
Airbus and Neste, a world producer of renewable fuels, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance the production and uptake of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Both parties share... more
Civil aviationAirbus summit: the two day's event finishes today
The achievements made by the aerospace sector towards a more sustainable future
The 2022 edition of the Airbus Summit takes place over two days on 30 November and 1 December. Building on the momentum of the 2021 Summit, this year's event seeks to showcase the tangible progress and... more
IndustryJapan orders two more KC-46A airplanes
JASDF now slated for six tankers with two already delivered -DATA SHEET
Boeing has been awarded a contract to deliver two additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), bringing the total on contract for Japan to six units. The US industry delivered... more
AerospaceUe signs a contract for dive Vega C launches for the Copernicus constellation
They to be executed between 2024 to 2026
Avio announces the signature of a contract by Arianespace with the European Commission for five Vega C launches for the Copernicus earth observation constellation satellites, to be executed between 2024... more
AirlinesCroatia Airlines signs order for six A-220 aircraft
And in leasing for further nine airplanes
Croatia Airlines, national flag carrier based in Zagreb, has signed a firm order for six A-220/300 aircraft. The airline plans to lease an additional nine A-220s, taking its total commitment for the type... more
AirlinesRR-easyJet: modern aero engine on hydrogen
Set a new milestone with the world’s first run
Rolls-Royce and easyJet confirmed yesterday they have set a new aviation milestone with the world’s first run of a modern aero engine on hydrogen.The ground test was conducted on an early concept demonstrator u... more
AerospaceRecord budget for Italy at ESA Ministerial Council
More than EUR 700m of new contracts expected from 2023; AVIO programs confirmed
The industry will outline in a conference call with the investors scheduled for Friday, December 2, 2022 at 11 AM, the implications of the ESA Ministerial Conference on its future activities. more
Civil aviationFincantieri: "Brilliant Lady" floated out in Sestri Ponente
The last of four ships
The floating out ceremony of “Brilliant Lady”, the last of four ships which Virgin Voyages (new cruise operator and a brand part of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group) ordered to Fincantieri, took place... more
Civil aviationCollins selected to participate in multiple EU Clean Aviation projects
To develop sustainable technologies across Europe
Collins Aerospace has been selected to participate in seven projects under the European Union’s Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking. As part of the initiative, Collins will collaborate with European airframers, e... more
Civil aviationEnstrom Helicopter appoints new Coo
With over 17 years of experience in the aerospace industry
Enstrom Helicopter announced yesterday they have hired Adam Richardson as their Chief Operating Officer. He has over 17 years of experience in the aerospace industry, having held a variety of roles ac... more
IndustryFincantieri: Vard will build a second cutting-edge cable laying vessel for Prysmian Group
The new vessel will follow “Leonardo da Vinci” delivered in 2021
Fincantieri has secured a contract for the design and construction of a second cutting-edge cable-laying vessel for Prysmian Group, the world reference in energy and telecom cable systems industry. The... more
AerospaceAirbus and Ariane Group sign Ariane 6 transition batch contract in Spain
For the next fourteen launchers to be manufactured until 2025
Airbus and Ariane Group have signed a contract for the next transition batch of Ariane 6 large carbon fibre structures. The contract includes the manufacturing and supply of innovative, large, lightweight... more
AerospaceArtemis (2). Boeing-built space launch system core stage
It powers first NASA Mission to Moon
NASA's Space Launch System rocket, powered by the Boeing -built core stage, lifted off at 1:47 am ET from the Kennedy Space Center. Eight and a half minutes into flight, the core stage completed its mission... more
Helicopters20th CH-47F helicopter delivered to the Royal Netherlands Air Force
It is one of eight NATO Countries operating the Chinook -DATA SHEET
Boeing delivered the 20th CH-47F Chinook helicopter to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), concluding the country’s latest fleet update.The Netherlands is one of eight NATO countries to operate th... more
HelicoptersHelicopter pioneer Frank Robinson passed away
He was 92 years old
On November 12, 2022 Robinson Helicopter Company bid a final farewell to its founder, Frank Robinson. 92 years old, he passed away at his Rolling Hills, California home. One of the most recognizable n... more
Civil aviationFincantieri: "Viking Neptune" delivered in Ancona
Cooperation on hydrogen fuel cell test
“Viking Neptune”, the newest ocean cruise ship which Fincantieri has built for the shipowner Viking, has been delivered today at the shipyard in Ancona. The unit is placed in the small cruise ship seg... more
AirportsUrbe Aero Flight Academy announces new simulator with Alsim
The device to be placed at Rome-Urbe Airport headquarters
Urbe Aero Flight Academy starts the renew of its flight simulators with the purchase of the new Alsim AL42 - FNPT II device to be placed at Rome-Urbe Airport headquarters. The Academy provides ATPL, MPL... more
AirportsUrbe Aero Flight Academy increases Diamond Aircraft fleet
The declarations by Lorenzo Mezzadri Accountable Manager
Urbe Aero Flight Academy placed a large order for the purchase of brand-new training aircraft from Diamond Aircraft, due to the excellent relationship the Academy has had with the aircraft manufacturer... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: September passenger demand stays strong
The results for total, domestic and international traffic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for September 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel continues to be strong. Total traffic in September 2022 (measured... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: cargo demand softens in September
Oil prices remained stable
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2022 global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand softened. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs),... more
Civil aviationAirbus partners with Space Compass
To serve the Japanese market
Airbus HAPS Connectivity Business (Airbus HAPS) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Space Compass Corporation of Japan (Space Compass) for a cooperation agreement to service the Japanese market with... more
AirlinesRyanair reports half-year results
73 B-737/8-200 “Gamechangers” delivered for S.22
Ryanair Holdings today (7 Nov.) reported a half-year results.During H1:Summer traffic recovered strongly to 95.1m from 39.1m (+11% over pre-Covid 85.7m in FY20). H1 fares up 7% on pre-Covid levels (Q2:... more
AirlinesITA Airways launched new Rome-Tokyo direct flight
For the first time the carrier operates in the Japanese market
ITA Airways' first flight connecting Rome-Fiumicino to Tokyo-Haneda departed last Saturday 100% full in terms of passengers and cargo. The new flight (three weekly frequencies) was operated with the Company's... more
DefenseElettronica brings its EMSO Capabilities to "Indo Defence"
The company showcases the panoply of its electromagnetic support operations solutions
Elettronica is at Jakarta’s "Indo Defence" exhibition between 2nd and 5th November. The company, now in its seventh decade, has enjoyed long and fruitful collaborations with governments and armed forces t... more
AirportsAci Europe: airport traffic report for the 3Q and September 2022
Freight and aircraft movements -ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE released yesterday its airport traffic report for the third quarter (Q3) and September 2022.Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased by +61%... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports 9M 2022 results
437 commercial aircraft delivered -ATTACHMENT
Airbus reported consolidated today financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2022. The highlights are: 437 commercial aircraft delivered in 9m 2022Revenues € 38.1 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 3.5... more
AirlinesIAG: nine months results announcement
It achieves a significant step up in profitability
International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) presented yesterday Group consolidated results for the nine months to September 30, 2022.It achieves a significant step up in profitability for all its airlines... more
AirlinesIAG confirms order for an additional 37 A-320neo Family aircraft
Following shareholder approval -DATA SHEET
International Airlines Group (IAG) has confirmed an order for 37 additional A-320neo aircraft, following shareholder approval. The latest order follows earlier agreements for 22 A-320neo Family (17 A-320neos,... more