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AirlinesSaudia Cargo CEO re-elected to chair SkyTeam Cargo Alliance
For another consecutive term of two years
SkyTeam Cargo the global alliance, announced the re-election of Teddy Zebitz, the Chief Executive Officer of Saudia Cargo, to be the chairperson of the SkyTeam Cargo Executive Board for another consecutive... more
AirlinesAir Canada orders 15 more A-220 airplanes
For a total of 60 aircraft
Air Canada has confirmed an order for 15 more A-220/300 airplanes, bringing the Canadian flag carrier’s total firm order from an initial 45 to 60 aircraft. The airline started its A-220 service in January 2... more
Civil aviationSalvatore Sciacchitano re-elected as President of ICAO Council
For a second three-year term
Salvatore Sciacchitano was re-elected by acclamation last Monday for a second three-year term as President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).Council President underscored... more
AirlinesAir Côte d’Ivoire expands its fleet and network with A-330neo aircraft
Agreement was announced at industry's headquarters in Toulouse -DATA SHEET
Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national airline of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, has signed a firm order for two A-330neo aircraft to support its growth strategy.The agreement was announced at industry's headq... more
AerospaceThe final two Pléiades Neo satellites arrive in Kourou for launch
Following a transatlantic flight from Toulouse
The last batch of the Airbus-built, owned and operated Pléiades Neo satellites has arrived at the European Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana, following a transatlantic flight from Toulouse, France,... more
DefenseFincantieri: second patrol ship "Francesco Morosini" delivered
Vessel’s characteristics
Took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia) the delivery of the Multipurpose Off-shore Patrol ship (PPA – Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura) “Francesco Morosini”, second of seven ves... more
AirlinesAircraft. Avianca and ITA announce code-share
It will be operated as of the end of this month
Avianca and Italian airline ITA Airways announced the launch of a code-share agreement that will allow customers to travel between Bogota, Cali, Medellin and Rome or viceversa, connecting through London... more
AirlinesITA Airways selects wheels and carbon brakes for its aircraft fleet
To equip its six A-350 and twenty A-320neo
ITA Airways, the new national Italian carrier aiming to become the Europe's greenest airline by 2026, has selected Safran Landing Systems wheels and carbon brakes to equip its six A-350 and twenty A-320neo... more
AirlinesITA Airways Cargo to kick-start its first digital sales channel
Distribution expansion is a key strategic pillar of its development plan
ITA Airways Cargo and cargo.one today announced a global partnership to bring the Italian national carrier’s cargo capacities to the leading managed marketplace for digital air cargo bookings. Thousands of... more
DefenseElettronica at "Euronaval" presents ADRIAN Naval Counter-UAV System
And other capabilities at the event
Elettronica is at this year’s "Euronaval" exhibition between 18th and 21st October, the event is Europe’s most important showcase for the naval community. As in previous years, the company is exhibiting the... more
Civil aviationFincantieri at "Euronaval": agreement signed for the European Modular and Multirole Patrol Corvette
Yesterday by CEOs of four companies during event ongoing in Paris
In July 2022, the European Commission selected the proposal submitted by the consortium led by Naviris together with Fincantieri, Naval Group and Navantia for the Modular and Multirole Patrol Corvette... more
Civil aviation"Euronaval 2022". Fincantieri NexTech presents its latest innovations
Also on view is SAND, an Unmanned Naval Surface System (Surface Advanced Naval Drone)
Fincantieri NexTech, a Fincantieri company, is showcasing its latest technologies developed in the Maritime & Defense sector at Euronaval (October 18-21 in Paris), the most relevant international meeting... more
AirlinesITA Airways: "A year of firsts"
Nine million passengers carried, a larger fleet of aircraft
You made us fly high. ITA Airways' maiden flight, number AZ1637 on the Milan-Linate/Bari route, took off on 15 October 2021, at 6:20 am, five minutes ahead of schedule, like a baby in a hurry to be born... more
Civil aviationFincantieri partners with the Greek industry
MoU signed for four corvettes and services
Fincantieri today signed, at the Italian Embassy in Athens, a number of memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a selection of potential new suppliers in the context of the high-profile process pursued... more
AirlinesITA Airways best airline for business travellers short and medium haul
The title at the first edition of "EMA"
ITA Airways was awarded yesterday the title of 'Best Airline for Business Travelers - Short and Medium Haul' during the awards ceremony of the "EMA" -European Mission Awards. This year in its first edition,... more
Civil aviationItalian Enav: contract signed with Maldives Airports Company
The Group acquires a new customer
ENAV Group, through the subsidiary IDS AirNav, a reference global company in aviation information management systems, was awarded a contract with Maldives Airport Company (MACL) thus added to customer’s p... more
Civil aviationAircraft services market to double in value by 2041
Growth will require an additional two million people in the sector
Airbus expects the services market to recover to pre pandemic levels in 2023 and to double in value over the next 20 years - from $95bn today to over $230bn in 2041, according to its latest Global Services... more
AirlinesChina Airlines finalized order for up to 24 Dreamliner airplanes
For 16 B-787/9 with options for eight additional jets
Boeing and China Airlines announced they have finalized an order for up to 24 B-787 Dreamliners, as the carrier invests in the fuel-efficient widebody to expand passenger and cargo operations. The deal... more
Civil aviationFincantieri: "Viking Polaris" delivered
The second of two expedition vessels
Fincantieri has delivered in Søviknes (Norway) “Viking Polaris”, the second of two expedition vessels for Viking. “Viking Polaris”, as well as its sister ship “Viking Octantis”, delivered last year, ca... more
Civil aviation500th aircraft delivered in G-650 family
The airplane with 19 passengers is powered by twin RR engines
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the 500th G-650 and G-650ER customer delivery was made at its Appleton, Wisconsin, completions facility.Seats up to 19 passengers and powered by twin Rolls-Royce BR725... more
DefenseFrench Navy takes delivery of first H-160 helicopter
For Search and Rescue missions -DATA SHEET
The French Navy has taken delivery of the first of six H-160 helicopters that will perform Search and Rescue (SAR) missions. The aircraft is part of the interim fleet that will be delivered by the partnership... more
CargoLoading system for outsized military cargo on Beluga airplane
Tested with a CH-53 medium-lift helicopte
Airbus Defence and Space has developed and tested a loading system to lift outsized military cargo into the Beluga A-300/600ST aircraft. The capability was successfully tested during a verification exercise... more
HelicoptersUAM services in various countries in Latin America
Airbus extends collaboration with Ecocopter
Airbus and Ecocopter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to start collaborating on the launch of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) services across various countries in Latin America. This is a major... more
HelicoptersThe Brazilian armed forces acquire H-125 helicopters
For training of the Navy and Air Force
The Brazilian armed forces, through the Combat Aircraft Programme Coordinating Committee (COPAC), have acquired 27 single engine H-125 helicopters to boost the training capacity of the Brazilian Navy and... more
HelicoptersSavback Helicopters announces new Commercial Director
Fredrik Bergman, effective immediately
Savback Helicopters announced the appointment of Fredrik Bergman as Commercial Director, effective immediately. He will lead public sector customer liaison and sales in the Nordics for the company’s e... more
IndustryFincantieri at the celebration of the arrival in Qatar of corvette and OPV
The Group has also inaugurated its offices in Doha; the units will soon be in service
The arrival in Qatar of the “Al Zubarah” corvette and the OPV – Offshore Patrol Vessel “Musherib”, built at the integrated military shipyard of Riva Trigoso and Muggiano, was celebrated with a ceremon... more
AirportsThe Pope flies tomorrow to Kazakistan with ITA Airways's airplane
The flight operated by a A-330 with the new blue livery
The Supreme Pontiff will travel with ITA Airways for his next papal flight tomorrow on September 13 at 7:15 am from Rome-Fiumicino to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (Kazakistan). The flight... more
AirlinesITA. A-350 plane with blue livery dedicated to Enzo Ferrari will fly over the Italian GP
The skies of Monza chose for its first flight
ITA Airways' new blue livery A-350 dedicated to the legendary Enzo Ferrari will make its first flight in Monza at the Italian Grand Prix on September 11, when it will be the forerunner to the "Frecce Tricolori"... more
IndustryFincantieri will build four further cruise ships for Viking
The vessels for this ship owner are 18 in total
In the context of the announcement for six options dated March 2018, Fincantieri and Viking have put into effect the contracts for the third and fourth ships. The companies also have signed the contract... more
AerospaceSatellite communications for Armed Forces of Czech Republic and the Netherlands
For a 15 year period
Airbus has signed contracts with the Ministries of Defence of Czech Republic and the Netherlands to provide satellite communications for a 15 year period. The Armed Forces of both Countries will utilise... more
Civil aviationSupport contract signed to cover helicopter fleet
To optimise the availability of H-120 aircraft
French helicopter operator HeliDax and Airbus Helicopters have signed the first-ever HCare Classics support contract to optimise the availability of operator’s H-120 fleet. HCare Classics is Airbus’ new... more
Civil aviationCollaboration to test futurre eVTOL flight routes
And concept of operations in the Kansai region
Airbus is partnering with Japanese helicopter operator Hiratagakuen to develop advanced air mobility services in the Kansai region and beyond. This is a key addition to the company’s strong regional f... more
AirlinesITA Airways: new air link to India
The carrier is expanding into the Asian market
ITA Airways continues to expand its intercontinental network with its new flight from Rome-Fiumicino to the "Indira Gandhi International Airport" in New Delhi. The new connection will be operated with... more
AirlinesITA (2): the note issued by Air France-KLM
The Group welcomes the announcement by the Italian Government
Air France-KLM welcomes the announcement by the Italian Government granting the exclusivity to the Consortium formed by Certares -as equity partner- and Air France-KLM and Delta Air Lines -as commercial... more
Civil aviationAirbus CFO Dominik Asam to leave the Company in 2023
After almost four years in his position
Dominik Asam, 53, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Airbus, has decided to leave the Company beginning of March 2023 after almost four years in the position to pursue a new opportunity as Chief Financial... more
AirlinesLufthansa receives B-787 Dreamliner airplane
It is the first of 32 aircraft it has on order
Boeing and the Lufthansa Group celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner, a B-787/9, to Europe's largest airline group at Paine Field, Everett, Wash.The Lufthansa Group has 32 firm orders for... more
HelicoptersFirst four MH-139A helicopters delivered to USAF
For test activity
Leonardo and Boeing have delivered the first four MH-139A "Grey Wolf" test helicopters to the US Air Force as the service looks to replace its aging fleet of UH-1N ones. It is a multi-mission helicopter... more
AerospaceNASA's Orion spacecraft with Module is ready for launch
It will be a few days from Florida, on mission to the Moon
NASA's Orion spacecraft will be launched in a few days from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, on its mission to the Moon. The Airbus-built European Service Module (ESM) will power Orion to and from... more
Civil aviation2022 ICAO safety report presents positive results
Analysis of global safety performance for 2021 operations -ATTACHMENT
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) has released its 2022 Safety Report, presenting a detailed analysis of global civil aviation safety performance for 2021 operations. Report results reveal... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes happy Summer holidays to everyone
The agency will be closed from tomorrow and will reopen on Monday 22
AVIONEWS communicates its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed from tomorrow on Friday August 12, on the occasion of the Summer holidays.The agency will reopen regularly... more
Civil aviationACH-160 helicopter delivered
To a Brazilian customer -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the world's first ACH-160 (premium version of the H-160 model) to a customer in Brazil on the eve of the 17th edition of the "Annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference... more
AirportsFraport: results during the first half 2022
The company sees dynamic passenger growth
Following the widespread lifting of pandemic-related travel restrictions, the airports across the Fraport Group recorded a strong rebound in passenger traffic. Some of Fraport’s Greek airports serving h... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: strong passenger demand continues in June
Total, domestic and international traffic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for June 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel remains strong. Total traffic in June 2022 (measured in revenue passenger... more
Helicopters400th Bell 505 helicopter delivered
European customer chose it for corporate operations
Bell Textron announced today the 400th 505 delivery to European customer Al Barratt, co-founder of Grenade and owner of Cotswold Aviation, both based in the United Kingdom. Joined by the Bell leadership... more
IndustryTanker airplanes. Italian Air Force extends relationship with Boeing
For maintenance and training
Boeing and the Directorate for Air Armaments and Airworthiness (DAAA) have signed an order for the company to continue providing full Performance Based Logistics (PBL) support to the Italian Air Force... more
CargoAircraft. IATA: cargo stable in June
Performance impacted by several factors
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing healthy and stable performance. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was 6.4%... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Norwegian Viva" floated in Marghera (Venice)
Second of six new-generation cruise ships
“Norwegian Viva”, the second of six vessels from Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) new Prima Class of ships was floated out of the shipyard in Marghera (Venice) today, only a few days after the delivery of “N... more
AirportsF2i reaches 7 billion in funding
And it launches its first infrastructure debt fund
F2i SGR, Italy's largest infrastructure asset manager and leading player in Europe, has topped EUR 7 billion in funding with the launch of its first Infrastructure Debt Fund which has a target of EUR 500... more
AirlinesShell and Lufthansa Group sign a non-binding MoU
For Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supply
Representatives of Shell International Petroleum Co Ltd. and Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Lufthansa Group) have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for exploring the supply of Sustainable... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports 1H2022 results
297 commercial aircraft delivered in this period
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the Half-Year (H1) ended 30 June 2022.The highlights are: 297 commercial aircraft delivered in H1 2022 Revenues € 24.8 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 2.6 bil... more