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AerospaceTAS: contract to develop payload to extract oxygen on the Moon
The company leads study to human activities on its surface
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a study contract with the European Space Agency worth one million euros for a payload concept to extract oxygen... more
AirlinesITA Airways launches new service
It represents a step forward in its commercial strategy
ITA Airways launches Flight Pass, a new service dedicated to its customers and featuring a personalised package of prepaid vouchers for the purchase of airline tickets in Economy, Superior and Business... more
AerospaceTelespazio: agreement signed for OneWeb services in Europe
The jv already offers hosting ones for the gateways
OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, and Telespazio, a joint venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), have signed a Distribution Partnership Agreement to deliver... more
AerospaceAgreement for the joint acquisition of aerospace supplier
Signed by Airbus, Safran and Tikehau Ace Capital with Eramet
Airbus, Safran and Tikehau Ace Capital announce that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the mining and metallurgical group Eramet for the acquisition of its subsidiary Aubert & Duval.... more
HelicoptersPilots from Kazakhstan improved skills in operating the Mi-171A2 helicopter
The training program included 60 hours of theoretical classes
The crew of the Berkut State Airlines from Kazakhstan underwent annual retraining under the supplemental professional training programs for the Mi-171A2 helicopter. It was held at the aviation training... more
Civil aviationEmbraer jet aircraft: deliveries in 2021
The firm order backlog totaled USD 17.0 billion
Embraer delivered 55 jets in the fourth quarter of 2021, of which 16 were commercial aircraft and 39 were executive jets (26 light and 13 mid-size). The Company delivered a total of 141 jets in 2021, comprised... more
AirlinesSIA finalised order for A-350F aircraft
Signed at the "Singapore Airshow"
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for seven A-350F freighter aircraft. The order was signed at the "Singapore Airshow" by SIA CEO Goh Choong Phong, and Airbus Chief... more
AccidentsInternational Day commemorating aircraft crash victims and their families
ICAO has established it for next February 20
Safety is a top priority for ICAO and remarkable progress has been achieved over decades of development of International Air Transport. Nevertheless, despite such advances, aircraft accidents remain a... more
AirlinesAirplanes. ITA Airways-German Airways: partnership for a wet lease agreement
For new routes from Milan-Linate
ITA Airways continues to expand its network with new destinations courtesy of its partnership with German Airways. Starting 28 March 2022, and following this agreement, ITA Airways customers will be able... more
Civil aviationAirplanes-helicopters. Airbus: FY2021 results
611 commercial aircraft delivered - ATTACHMENT
Airbus reported consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2021 financial results and provided guidance for 2022. The data:611 commercial aircraft delivered in 2021Financials reflect strong operational performance group-wideRevenues... more
IndustryFincantieri, Almaviva e Leonardo: security of Italy's critical infrastructure
Agreement enhances the national supply chain in a sector dominated by foreign players
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary NexTech, Almaviva and Leonardo have signed a collaboration agreement to offer integrated and innovative digital solutions, applied to static and dynamic monitoring,... more
AerospaceSpaceopal confirmed as Galileo Service Operator
Confirmed for the next five years
The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) has confirmed Spaceopal, a joint-venture owned in equal parts by Telespazio (Leonardo 67%/Thales 33%) and DLR-GfR (owned by the German Space Agency,... more
AirlinesJetBlue orders 30 additional A-220/300 aircraft
Raising its firm order to 100 units
JetBlue Airways has signed a firm order with Airbus for an additional 30 A-220/300 aircraft. This takes the airline’s firm commitment for the A-220/300 to 100 airplanes. This latest agreement lifts the t... more
AirportsAutogrill: preliminary figures as of 31 December 2021
The results of last year improved compared to guidance -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA today reviewed and approved the preliminary consolidated revenue performance for the twelve months ended 31 December 2021. Preliminary figures as of 31 December... more
AirlinesSingapore. ACG finalises order for 20 A-220 airplanes
Following that one for 40 A-320neo aircraft
Global full-service aircraft lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG), wholly owned by Tokyo Century Corporation, has signed a firm contract for 20 A-220s following its order for 40 A-320neo Family aircraft... more
Fair and showsBoeing: $2 Billion in E-Commerce sales
Record on-line orders reflect continued recovery from COVID-19 impacts
Boeing achieved an annual record for e-commerce parts sales last year with more than $2 billion in online orders. Fueled by investment in digital tools, Boeing Distribution Inc. (formerly Aviall) sold... more
Civil aviationRR and Luxaviation sign MoU: three main areas
To lead the way in Advanced Air Mobility operations
Rolls-Royce and the Luxaviation Group, a luxury jet and helicopter service provider are announcing plans today to collaborate on leading the development and deployment of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). RR... more
AerospaceAirbus at "Singapore Airshow 2022": airplanes and helicopters in static display
With its latest products and sustainable aerospace ambition
Airbus will be one of the largest exhibitors at the upcoming "Singapore Airshow", showcasing its latest products, services and its commitment to sustainable aerospace. Held every two years, this year’s s... more
Civil aviationAirplanes-helicopters."Singapore Airshow 2022" from February 15-18
The event every two years in Asia; numbers in 2020 -VIDEO
Every two years, high-level government and military delegations, as well as senior corporate executives around the world attend the "Singapore Airshow" to forge partnerships and seal deals in this region. 2020... more
DefenseFincantieri launched the fourth PPA in Riva Trigoso
To be delivered in 2024
The technical launch of the fourth Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship (PPA – Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura) “Giovanni delle Bande Nere” took place last Saturday at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Riva T... more
AerospaceTen years from first launch of VEGA
The European rocket developed has carried out several types of mission
On February 13, 2012, the Vega rocket left the launch pad of the Guyana Space Center for the first time, carrying the Italian Space Agency's LARES satellite and other scientific payloads. Ten years passed... more
AirlinesAna Holdings and Ana: changes to the boards
Announced today into BoD
ANA Holdings Inc today announces changes to its board. Koji Shibata, Senior Executive Vice President and Member of the Board, will succeed Shinya Katanozaka as President and CEO from April 1, 2022 while... more
Civil aviationBell 505 helicopter achieves 100,000 flight hours
The first delivery of this model in 2017
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc company, announced yesterday that the Bell 505 helicopter achieved 100,000 global fleet hours. Since the first customer delivery in 2017, the industry has completed more... more
Finance and economyFincantieri: Sustainability Linked Guarantees Facility
For a maximum amount of EUR 700 million; minimum tenor of over 4 years
BNP Paribas Italian Branch and Fincantieri have finalized an agreement to turn the guarantee line for a maximum amount of 700 million euros granted by the bank into a “sustainability linked Guarantees F... more
IndustryEmbraer: agreement with FAB for KC-390 aircraft
The number will be reduced from 28 to 22 units
Embraer informs that it has reached an agreement with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) related to the contractual discussion regarding the order for the multi-mission KC-390 aircraft. Thus, the total number... more
Civil aviationK5-Aviation receives its first ACJ-330/300
Designed for VIP and private markets
K5-Aviation has taken delivery of its first ACJ-330/300 aircraft from ACJ (Airbus Corporate Jets). It is the largest ACJ operator in Europe with four ACJ-319s and one ACJ-350/900 in its fleet.Designed... more
AirlinesSingapore approves Korean Air’s business combination with Asiana Airlines
The carrier submitted reports to nine Countries
Korean Air received unconditional approval from the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) for its business combination with Asiana Airlines on February 8.Following its assessment, the... more
CargoICAO-UNECE: digital air cargo innovation will accelerate global recovery
Both will now turn their focus to assisting countries with implementing specifications
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) have completed new digital air cargo technical specifications guidance that will help to accelerate... more
Civil aviationAirbus airplanes: orders and deliveries in January
The highlights
Airbus has published its commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for the month of January 2022.The highlights are:January 2022 deliveries: 30 to 20 customersJanuary 2022 orders: 362022 deliveries to d... more
Civil aviationATR aircraft: deliveries and orders in 2021
And a number of milestones reached -VIDEO
ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, delivered 31 aircraft and secured 35 orders in 2021.The company reached a number of milestones last year:The delivery of 31 new aircraft on five continents and... more
Airports"Toulouse Declaration" (2). Airports across Europe sign up to it in record numbers
With almost 200 airports now certified under the ACA programme
As the "Toulouse Declaration" today marks a new chapter in Europe’s journey towards aviation’s net zero 2050 goal, airports from across the continent have emerged as one of the strongest voices driving the... more
AirportsEuropean Countries sign "Toulouse Declaration"
Paves the way for the UN’s ICAO to deliver on strengthened climate goals at 2022 Assembly
The "Destination 2050" associations and their members today endorsed the “Toulouse Declaration” – the first-ever public-private initiative setting a joint vision and supporting European aviation’s goal to... more
AirlinesITA Airways. Punctuality and regularity rates in January 2022
According to the figures by an US company
With 96.1% of flights landing on time and a rating of 99.6% in terms of the regularity of its entire operations, ITA Airways was the first most on-time airline in Europe and the first for flight regularity... more
HelicoptersFirst upgraded Chinook helicopter delivered to Spain
During a ceremony held near the capital city
The first remanufactured CH-47 Chinook helicopter was delivered to the Spanish Army at a ceremony held at the headquarters of the Spanish Army Airmobile Forces in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid. The aircraft is... more
AirlinesBoeing launches B-777/8F and Qatar Airways orders up to 50 units
Also signed MoU for up to 50 B-737/10 planes, the largest 737 MAX jet
Boeing launched yesterday the new B-777/8 Freighter and expanded its 777X and freighter families of jetliners with an order for up to 50 aircraft from one of the world's largest cargo carriers, Qatar Airways.The... more
IndustryPlane-helicopter. Completed first V-22 aircraft in nacelle improvement program
The aircraf is part of an ongoing upgrade
Bell, a Textron Inc.company, has completed the first Nacelle Improvements. Modification on an Air Force CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor. The aircraft is part of an ongoing upgrade by Bell and Boeing to improve... more
HelicoptersNSSA received six new helicopters
Three Ansat and three Mi-8MTV-1 aircraft
The Russian Helicopters Holding Company of Rostec State Corporation delivered six helicopters to PSB Leasing Group for the National Service of Sanitary Aviation (NSSA). Three Ansats and three Mi-8MTV-1s... more
IndustryFincantieri: double delivery despite the pandemic
"Discovery Princess" and the Offshore Patrol Vessel “Musherib” for Qatar
Fincantieri has delivered “Discovery Princess”, the sixth unit of the so well-received Royal-class built of Princess Cruises, a brand within Carnival Corporation, in the Monfalcone shipyard. In Muggiano, the... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol-Aci Europe: signed Memorandum of Understanding
Signalling enhanced co-operation and joint commitment to a sustainable future
Eamonn Brennan, Director General of EUROCONTROL, and Olivier Jankovec, Director General of ACI EUROPE, have yesterday signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding to enhance their co-operation as the two... more
Civil aviationFincantieri-Enea, team up for energy, environment, and circular economy
Signed a MoU aimed at identifying areas of common interest -2 VIDEO
Fincantieri and ENEA signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at identifying areas of common interest and developing a research and innovation program portfolio. The partnership will include different... more
Civil aviationAirplanes-helicopters. Boeing reports fourth quarter results
The data for business segment
The Boeing Company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $14.8 billion, reflecting higher commercial volume and lower defense revenue. GAAP loss per share of ($7.02) and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of... more
Civil aviationThe C-295 technology demonstrator aircraft of Clean Sky 2 makes its maiden flight
The airplane starts a campaign with the aim of testing the new wing
The C-295 Flight Test Bed 2 (FTB2) has successfully performed its maiden flight from the Final Assembly Line in Seville. The aircraft now starts a flight campaign with the aim of testing the new semi-morphing... more
AirportsEU Council on Covid-19: revised recommendation on measures affecting free movement
Based on the individual situation of persons and no longer on the region of origin
The European Council adopted yesterday a recommendation on a coordinated approach to facilitate safe free movement during the COVID-19 pandemic. This recommendation responds to the significant increase... more
AirportsItalian Ansv: final report on serious incident to a Boeing aircraft in Fiumicino in 2019
Registration LN-LND, occurred to the B-787/8 on August 10 -ATTACHMENT
The Agenzia nazionale per la sicurezza del volo (ANSV, Italian Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authority) published on its website the investigation final report about the serious incident involving... more
Civil aviationAirbus Helicopters bounces back in 2021
The industry logged over 400 orders
In 2021, Airbus Helicopters logged 419 gross orders (net: 414) showing solid signs of recovery from the 2020 market situation which was heavily impacted by the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.... more
Civil aviationAzorra places order for 20 E2 aircraft
Deliveries will begin in 2023 -DATA SHEET
Azorra has signed an agreement with Embraer to acquire 20 new E2 family aircraft, plus a further 30 purchase rights. This flexible deal enables it to acquire E-190E2 or E-195E2 aircraft. At list prices,... more
AirportsBeluga aircraft ready to serve global outsized-cargo demand
The new service, ABT, will provide a solution in a variety of sectors
Airbus has launched a new air-cargo service using its unique BelugaST fleet to offer freight companies and other potential customers a solution to their outsized freight transportation needs. The ABT... more
AirlinesAircraft. Code-share ITA Airways-airBaltic
Flights covering 10 Italian cities in the current Winter season
ITA Airways and airBaltic are starting code-share cooperation that will open new and wider travel opportunities. airBaltic customers will benefit from convenient access to various destinations in Italy.... more
AerospaceSecond COSMO-SkyMed SG satellite ready for launch
It will take place on January 28 at 0:11 am CET (January 27 at 23:11 UTC)
The second satellite in Italy’s COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation Earth Observation programme is reach for launching. It will take place on January 28 at 0:11 am CET (January 27 at 23:11 UTC) from Cape C... more
AirlinesAircraft. ITA Airways received an Expression of Interest
From MSC and Lufthansa; BoD will examine the details
The Company announces that yesterday it has received an Expression of Interest from the MSC Group and Lufthansa to acquire the majority of ITA Airways. The Group has agreed with the German airline its... more