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AccidentsB-737 plane crash (3): Ukraine suspends flights over Iran
From tomorrow, waiting for the causes of the crash to be clarified -VIDEO
"Pending to find out the causes of this tragedy, we have decided to stop the activity of Ukrainian carriers in the Iranian airspace. As soon as we have answers, the decision will obviously be reconsidered":... more
AccidentsAircraft accident in Iran (2): Ukraine International Airlines confirms it
There were 167 passengers and 9 crewmembers on board
Today, on January 08, 2020, a “Ukraine International Airlines” aircraft while operating flight PS752 from Tehran to Kyiv disappeared from the radars a few minutes after departure from Tehran International Air... more
ReportIranian retaliation against US bases in Iraq: "It's not enough"
Over 80 dead and 200 injured
Iran's retaliation against the US has come after the killing of General Soleimaini (see AVIONEWS): at least 15 missiles have been launched against US bases in Iraq where the toll could be around 80 dead... more
AccidentsB-737 Ukraine Airlines plane crashes in Iran: 176 dead, no terrorist attack
Initially it was thought of a missile launch - VIDEO
A Ukraine Airlines B-737 plane crashed today shortly after Tehran's "Imam-Khomeini" international airport take-off claiming the lives of 176 people. The cause of the accident may have been a technical... more
AirlinesSpirit Airlines finalises order for 100 A-320neo aircraft
In October signed and announced a MoU - DATA SHEET
US-based Spirit Airlines has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for 100 A-320neo Family aircraft. In October, the two parties had signed and announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the... more
PeopleJames Viola, President and CEO of Helicopter Association International
He replaces Matthew S. Zuccaro from next January 16
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed yesterday James A. Viola as the new president and CEO of Helicopter Association International (HAI), effective Jan. 16. He replaces Matthew S.... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group plans more than 4,500 new hires
In its home markets for 2020
This year the Lufthansa Group will be hiring more than 4,500 new employees in Germany, Austria and Switzerland as things stand in present; among them 3,000 hires will take place in Germany. This involves... more
DefenseNorth Atlantic Council: meeting for worrying situation in the Middle East
"Violent actions will only bring human suffering"
The meeting of the North Atlantic Council took place yesterday (NAC - the North Atlantic Council, the supreme civil instance that governs the Organization of the North Atlantic Treaty) in which the US... more
Civil defenseThe fires in Australia seen from the aircraft cockpit
Flames and smoke prevent landings - VIDEO
Royal Australian Air Force has released a video showing the difficult conditions of pilots engaged in rescue operations in areas devastated by fires. They write on "Youtube": "Even if our crews are highly... more
Civil aviationB-737 Max airplane: new problems, could a bundle of cables cause short circuits?
Further slowdowns for Boeing
The problems for Boeing never seem to end: a new defect would have been discovered at the B-737 Max, the plane model that was grounded all over the world following the fatal accidents in Ethiopia and Indonesia... more
DefenseItaly and Germany withdraw troops from Baghdad
The decision after the killing of Soleimani
During the night, Italian soldiers abandoned the American base in Baghdad. The transfer from the compound "Union 3" involved about fifty policeman of the training operation of the Iraqi security forces.... more
Civil aviationMoody’s downgrades Atlantia, Autostrade per l'Italia and AdR
Following the changes to existing motorway concession arrangements -ATTACHMENT
The rating agency, Moody's, following the unilateral changes to existing motorway concession arrangements in Italy, introduced by the Milleproroghe decree, downgraded Autostrade per l'Italia from 'Baa3'... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Epiphany to everyone
The agency will reopen next Tuesday after the last holiday extra-week end
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, reporters and fans of social networks that it will be closed next January 6 on the occasion of the Epiphany.The agency will resume the diffusion of the news on... more
DefenseThe world fears war after Iranian general assassination Soleimani
China, Russia and Europe call on the US to moderate
After the killing of General Qassem Soleimani (see AVIONEWS) the world is in alarm. China and Russia join Europe to invite the United States to "moderation" as oil prices rise and stock markets plummet.... more
Military aviationPlanes and more. The Russian Army will grow further in 2020
Investments for over a trillion rubles - DATA SHEETS
According to a news made public by the press agency "Ria Novosti", there will be numerous Russian military newsness of 2020 and many of these will also concern the aeronautical sector. In 2019, the Moscow... more
ReportItalian Farnesina on the situation in Iraq
"The latest developments are of great concern", according to the MAECI ministry
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (Maeci) announces in a statement that "The latest developments of the situation in Iraq are of great concern.In the last few days,... more
AirportsHamburg Airport: stable traffic figures in a difficult market environment
17.3 million passengers in 2019; route diversity will continue to expand
Hamburg Airport recorded for 2019 stable passenger figures at a constant high level. The year was characterised by a difficult market environment. Increasing cost pressure and a weakening economy led to... more
UAS-DronesMQ-9 "Reaper" drone aircraft killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani
Hunter-killer UAV designed for long-range surveillance
It was a General Atomics MQ-9 "Reaper" drone plane that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in Iraq. The remotely operated unmanned aircraft (originally known as "Predator B") of the United States... more
AccidentsAntonov An-12A plane crashed in Sudan, 18 killed
Four children and a UN official among the victims
An Antonov An-12A plane crashed last night in El Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan, killing 18 people including four children, a UN official and three judges from the city of Zalingei. The aircraft was transporting... more
ReportPlanes, drones and missiles in Iraq. Iranian general Qassem Suleimani dies
Donald Trump ordered the operation
Iranian general Qassem Suleimani was killed in a raid on American planes and drones in Iraq. Rockets hit vehicles near Baghdad International Airport. The Pentagon confirmed that Donald Trump ordered the... more
VideoAVIONEWS EXCLUSIVE: interview with Icao President, Sciacchitano
The first presidency of a European since the establishment of the International Civil Aviation Organization - VIDEO
For the first time, a European holds the presidency of the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) council. To the microphones of AVIONEWS Salvatore Sciacchitano, who started his mandate from... more
PeopleDaniel Friedkin: an historic aircraft lover for the Italian football club AS Roma
Pilot and collector as well as entrepreneur and film producer
A fan of historical planes, pilot and aircraft collector could be the next president of the Italian football team AS Roma. This is Thomas Daniel Friedkin, a Texan businessman and American film producer... more
AirlinesLOT arrives at Washington International with flights to Warsaw
Service begins June 2020 with three weekly connections
Washington-Dulles International Airport announced Monday that LOT Polish Airlines, the flag carrier of Poland, will begin non-stop service between Warsaw’s "Frederic Chopin Airport" and Dulles International o... more
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