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AirportsState aid. EC approves Italian scheme to compensate airports and ground-handling operators
For EUR 800m for the damage suffered due to the coronavirus outbreak
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €800 million Italian scheme to compensate airports and ground-handling operators for the damage suffered due to the coronavirus outbreak a... more
AerospaceBoeing releases first sustainability report
Charting path to sustainable aerospace; four key pillars -ATTACHMENT
Boeing released yesterday its first Sustainability Report. In this document, the company shares its vision for the future of sustainable aerospace, establishes broad sustainability goals and highlights... more
Fair and showsAircraft and events. "Oshkosh 2021" from today, on July 26 to August 1st
The statistics of the edition 2019
For 51 weeks a year, EAA is an international community of more than 240,000 members that nurtures the spirit of flight through a worldwide network of chapters, outreach programs, and other events.But for... more
IndustryFincantieri: world's first oceangoing hydrogen-powered cruise ship
With MSC and Snam will conduct feasibility study to examine requirements
Today the Cruise Division of MSC Group, Fincantieri and Snam announced the signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly determine the conditions for the design and construction of what would... more
Fair and showsGazprom and Russian Helicopters signed a cooperation agreement
To supply the first off-shore aircraft in the Country
Vitaly Markelov, Deputy Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Andrey Boginsky, Director General of Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement... more
Fair and showsRostec will supply 50 Mi-8AMT helicopters to UTair
The agreement signed at "MAKS" assumes delivery at the beginning of 2022
Russian Helicopters Holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) during the "MAKS-2021 International Aviation and Space Show" (July 20-25) agreed with ‘’UTair Helicopter Services’’ about 50 Mi-8AMT helicop... more
Fair and showsRostec and Russian Post to launch drones test operation for cargo delivery
JSC Russian Helicopters has presented its new project the BAS-200 helicopter at "MAKS-2021"
Russian Helicopters Holding of Rostec State Corporation has signed an agreement with Russian Post on the use of unmanned aircraft (drones) in the Chukotka Autonomous District.The signing ceremony took... 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
AirlinesEmbraer: aircraft deliveries in 2Q21
The firm order backlog totaled USD 15.9 billion
Embraer delivered a total of 34 jets in the second quarter of 2021, of which 14 were commercial aircraft and 20 were executive jets (12 light and eight large). As of June 30, the firm order backlog totaled... more
Fair and showsRussian Helicopters presents new Ka-226T at "MAKS-2021"
Serial production of the "Climber" model is planned to start in 2022
JSC Russian Helicopters has presented the Ka-226T "Climber" helicopter at the "MAKS-2021 International Aviation and Space Salon" (July 20-25 in Zhukovsky). The new model is the latest variant in the Ka-226... more
AerospaceAvio, Vega E: new contract signed with ESA
For worth of EUR 118.8 million
In the ESA ESRIN headquarters of Frascati (near Rome), the CEO of Avio Giulio Ranzo and the ESA Director of Space Transportation Daniel Neuenschwander have signed a Euro 118.8 million contract which ensures... more
Civil aviationFirst A-350 airplane delivered from its widebody completion & delivery centre in China
To China Eastern Airlines
Airbus has delivered the first A-350 airplane from its widebody completion & delivery centre in Tianjin (C&DC), China, taking additional steps in the expansion of its global footprint and long-term strategic... more
HelicoptersBell begins manufacturing UH-1Y helicopter
For the first international operator
Bell Textron Inc company has restarted UH-1Y Venom helicopter production for the first international operator. Crestview Aerospace has completed manufacturing the first of eight cabins at the Crestview... more
AerospaceTelespazio Germany: contract to deliver satellite operations services to ESA
As part of a consortium of European industries
Telespazio Germany, a subsidiary of Telespazio –a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%)– has joined forces with Serco, Deimos Spain and CS Communications and Systems Germany, to provide sup... more
Fair and shows"Maks 2021". Rostec presents Mi-171A3, Ka-32A11M and Ansat-M helicopters
The event began today will continue until next Sunday
JSC Russian Helicopters, part of State Corporation Rostec, presents several brand new civil helicopters at the "MAKS-2021 air show" (July 20-25). Visitors to the International Aviation and Space Salon... more
Aerospacee-Geos-Isi: partnership to form Earth observation satellite constellation
The industries will be able to offer existing customer base an expansion through the access to world class intelligence gathering assets
Two global industries in Geospatial and Earth Observation data and services, e-GEOS, an Italian Space Agency (ASI- 20%) and Telespazio (80%) company, and ISI (ImageSat International), a world reference... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Solar Impulse’s legacy taken one step further
The H-55 is the technological spin-off of the project
When they achieved the first solar electric flight around the world in Solar Impulse 2 airplane, Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg had to take turns in the single-seater cockpit for weight considerations.... 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
IndustryFincantieri: "Most attractive employer" in Universum ranking
The Group receives the award for its reference market for the third year in a row
Fincantieri continues to rank as the "Most Attractive Employer" in the "Manufacturing, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering" sector according to Universum, the Swedish company that certifies the most... more
Civil aviationAircraft. P&W Canada advances sustainable hybrid-electric propulsion technology
Contributing to the Country’s green recovery plan
Pratt&Whitney Canada announced plans to advance its hybrid-electric propulsion technology and flight demonstrator program as part of a $163M CAD investment, supported by the governments of Canada and Quebec. The... more
AirlinesEmbraer and CommutAir announce pool program agreement
To support the ERJ-145 jet fleets
Embraer has signed a long-term Pool Program agreement with CommutAir, a United Express carrier, to support the airline’s ERJ-145 jet fleet. This new contract includes full repair coverage for components a... more
Civil aviationEve Urban Air Mobility and EDP sign MoU
To cooperate on the development of eVTOL infrastructure
Embraer´s Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions ("Eve") signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Brazilian operation of EDP, a multinational energy reference, to collaborate on Urban Air Mobility... more
Aerospace30 years ago, the first European Earth observation satellite was launched into space
ERS-1 provided details of the Earth's surface and laid the foundation for modern space radars
Thirty years ago, on 17 July 1991, at exactly 03:46 (CEST), an Ariane 4 launch vehicle took off into space with the Earth observation satellite ERS-1 of the European Space Agency (ESA). The abbreviation... more
Civil aviationJetPack Aviation completes initial Speeder VTOL trials
And it begins accepting pre-orders
California-based JetPack Aviation announced in the last days that it has completed flight testing with the first prototype – P1– of its Speeder jet powered, VTOL (Vertical Take Off Landing) mobility pla... more
Civil aviationAirbus joins Canada’s SAF+ Consortium
To accelerate the development of a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Airbus and the Montreal, Canada-based SAF+ Consortium have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate with major Canadian aviation industry players on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Viking Mars" floated out in Ancona
The unit will be placed in the small cruise ship segment
“Viking Mars”, the newest ocean cruise ship which Fincantieri is building for the shipowner Viking, has been floated out today at the shipyard in Ancona.The unit will be placed in the small cruise shi... 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
AirlinesFraport traffic figures in June 2021: recovery in passenger numbers continues
Cargo sees further strong growth
In June 2021, passenger traffic continued to recover, despite the ongoing and widespread impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) served some 1.78 million passengers in the reporting month.... more
AirlinesPorter Airlines orders up to 80 E-195E2 aircraft
To lead major expansion plan -DATA SHEET
Porter Airlines has unveiled plans to extend its service to destinations throughout North America with a firm order for 30 E-195E2 jet airplanes, with purchase rights for a further 50 aircraft. The deal... 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
AirlinesBoc Aviation announces new Chief Risk Officer
With immediate effect
BOC Aviation Limited announced the appointment of Stephen Barnes as Chief Risk Officer, with immediate effect. He succeeds David Farrell, who has resigned due to family reasons but will remain with the... more
AirlinesSky Express signs deal for six ATR-72/600 aircraft
Fastest growing Greek airline will operate youngest ATR fleet in Europe
The turboprop manufacturer ATR and Sky Express, a fast growing airline in Greece, have signed a deal to acquire six ATR-72/600 aircraft, the first of which was delivered on June 30. This marks an important... more
Civil aviationAirbus starts the assembly of its first A-321XLR aircraft front fuselage
Its entry into service is targeted for 2023
Another significant milestone in the making of the first A-321XLR: the nose and front fuselage assembly has started in France, following the earlier accomplishment of the centre wing box.Less than two... more
Civil aviationAlessio Quaranta (DG Italian Enac) elected as President of ECAC
Election reaffirms professionalism Authority and Italy in the international civil aviation context
The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), Europe’s largest and longest-standing aviation organisation, has a new President: the Director General of Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC), Alessio Q... more
Civil aviationThe Russian debut of the A-350/1000 plane will take place shortly at the "Maks"
The International Aerospace Show held in Zhukovsky from 20 to 25 July (in flight from 20 to 22)
Airbus will show its latest innovations and technological updates in Russia at the "International Aerospace Show" (or "Maks") 2021 edition to be held in Zhukovsky from 20 to 25 July. According to it, the... 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
AirportsRotterdam Airport achieved carbon accreditation straight in at new highest level
It adds to the other three ones that have reached the Level 4+ Transition
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTHA) in the Netherlands has achieved Level 4+ ‘Transition’ of Airport Carbon Accreditation, the only global carbon standard for airports. The successful first-time accreditation at... more
Civil aviationNominations open for "2021 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards"
The deadline is fixed for the end of August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is inviting nominations for the 2021 Diversity and Inclusion Awards.The Awards recognize three categories of Diversity and Inclusion leadership:Inspirational... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo deploys two A-321 planes permanently converted into freighters
They will be operated by Lufthansa CityLine
Lufthansa Cargo is investing in the expansion of its cargo capacities. From the beginning of 2022, the company will offer its customers additional capacity in Europe by permanently converting A-321 passenger... more
IndustryMSC-Fincantieri partner for construction of new cruise terminal at PortMiami
Project is due to be completed by December 2023
Today the Cruise Division of MSC Group and Fincantieri announced the signing of a contract for the construction by Fincantieri Infrastructure Florida of a new mega cruise terminal at PortMiami, the cruise... more
AirportsAircraft. Iata: marginal improvement in May travel demand
But traffic remained well below pre-pandemic levels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that both international and domestic travel demand showed marginal improvements in May 2021, compared to the prior month, but traffic remained... more
CargoAircraft and transport. Iata: cargo above pre-Covid levels in May
Demand continued its strong growth trend
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released May 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued its strong growth trend.As comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly... 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
Civil aviationICAO: new States now participate in its "Corsia"
The total number reaches 100
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Secretary General Fang Liu announced yesterday that 16 small island and lesser-developed States had notified her of their decisions to voluntarily participate... 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
AirlinesBoc Aviation delivers seven B-737 MAX8 aircraft to Tui
All airplanes are powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines
BOC Aviation Limited announced that it has delivered the seventh of seven new B-737 MAX 8 aircraft for lease to TUI Travel Aviation Finance Limited. All airplanes are powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines.TUI... more
AerospaceAirbus-built European Robotic Arm ready for space
After a one-week journey the ERA will arrive at the ISS
Airbus space engineers have installed ESA’s European Robotic Arm (ERA) onto the Russian Multipurpose Laboratory Module (MLM) and it is now ready for its flight to the International Space Station (ISS). T... more
AirportsAtitech: agreement signed with IAI Aviation Group
The company expands its activity
Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Aviation Group has agreed to establish a passenger to freighter conversion site to convert the B-737/700/800 with Atitech company, at Atitech’s leading MRO center in N... more
AirlinesPlanes and carriers. EC approves Italian aid measure to compensate Alitalia
For further damages suffered due to coronavirus outbreak
The European Commission (EC) has found that an Italian aid measure of €39.7 million to support Alitalia is in line with EU State aid rules. This measure aims at compensating the airline for the damages s... more