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AirlinesBoeing and China Aviation Supplies sign an agreement
They will support Chinese carriers
Today, on the sidelines of the "China International Import Expo" in Shanghai, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Boeing and China Aviation Supplies (CASC) to jointly provide support... more
Finance and economyUSA-China: agreement for elimination of duties
The end of the trade war is approaching
The United States and China have reached an agreement to eliminate "phased" duties. This is an important step forward for the end of the trade war between the two superpowers. The Chinese Trade Ministry... more
HelicoptersAW-109 GrandNew helicopter for Intermountain Healthcare in the USA
Sixth model to join its expanding fleet
Leonardo announced at the "Air Medical Transport Conference" ("AMTC", 4-6 November) that Utah-based Intermountain Healthcare, one of the largest health systems in the Intermountain West, and one of the... more
Civil aviationFrance-China (2): Airbus investments confirmed and intensified
Agreement between Paris and Beijing increasingly solid
Chinese President Xi Jinping stated during the meeting with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron (see AVIONEWS) that he will continue the program to complete and purchase the A-350 aircraft and will intensify... more
AerospaceRussia-France: new agreement for the "Spektr-M" satellite
It will look for traces of extraterrestrial life
Russia and France are drawing up an agreement as part of the "Spektr-M" ("Millimetron") satellite launch program to study objects in deep space and look for traces of extraterrestrial life.This was announced... more
IndustryFloat out of "Costa Firenze" at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera
Like the sister ship "Costa Venezia", the unit is designed specifically for the Chinese market
The interiors of the ship are inspired by the city; after the delivery scheduled on September 30, 2020, "Costa Firenze" will be heading to Singapore more
DefenseIran: today gas injection in centrifuges
Nuclear plant soon operational
As announced yesterday (see AVIONEWS) Iran begins today to inject uranium gas into its 1044 centrifuges at the Fordow plant. A decision that pushes the country away from the 2015 nuclear agreement called... more
AirportsFraport Group: nine months 2019 results
Growth momentum slowing down
Fraport continued its growth trend in the first nine months of the 2019 business year, achieving an increase in both revenue and earnings. This positive performance was driven by solid traffic growth at... more
Science and technologySita acquires an Italian software company
The company specializes in tailor-made solutions for airports and Naples service provider
SITA, the IT provider to the air transport industry, announced today that it had acquired 100% of Software Design, an Italian software and solution integrator tailored to airports and the main IT service... more
DefenseUSA and UK on the phone
Comparison before the summit NATO in December
US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson about the upcoming NATO summit to be held on 3 and 4 December in London. Trump highlighted the importance for... more
Civil aviationChina-France: billion-dollar contracts
Agreements between the two countries from aeronautics to the food sectors
China said it had signed agreements with France for worth 13 billion euros. Contracts concerning aeronautics, the environment, energy and the agri-food sector that took place during the visit of the French... more
AirlinesRyanair puts three B-737/800 planes at ground
Cracks between wings and fuselage also found by other companies
Three Ryanair B-737/800 planes have been grounded and dozens of flights have been cancelled around the world. The detention occurred after the discovery of some cracks in the wings and the fuselage of... more
IndustryFincantieri statement on Marghera operation position
The industry denies any involvement in the facts and ensures full cooperation
Fincantieri intends to specify in a note that "With reference to the operation ordered by the Venice Public Prosecutor, involving also Fincantieri personnel investigated by the Financial Police, Fincantieri... more
DefenseRussia will deliver "Pantsir-S" missile systems to Serbia
The contract will be terminated in the coming months
Alexander Mikheyev, head of Rosoboronexport, said today that Russia will deliver the "Pantsir-S" missile systems to Serbia in the coming months. He said that "everything goes according to plan, there are... more
AirlinesAlitalia’s long-haul passenger increase continues in October
Its liquidity amounted to EUR 315 million
Alitalia’s long-haul revenues and passengers increase continues the growth trend and the Italian airline reported in October 2019 the twenty-fourth consecutive month of growth.The preliminary figures o... more
Civil aviationIATA. Four priorities identified for MENA aviation
As challenging operating environment persists
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments and industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to focus on four priorities to secure the future of aviation in the region... more
CuriositiesAir Guilin, the Chinese carrier, pilot fired
He had allowed a passenger to enter the cabin
Chinese Air Guilin fired a pilot who had allowed a traveller to enter the cockpit. The image of a woman without a uniform in the cockpit of a passenger plane, published with the caption "many thanks to... more
ReportTurkey-USA: al-Baghdadi's sister captured, requested exchange
Ankara calls for the extradition of Imam Gulen from the USA
The Turkish Army has captured the sister of Abu Bakhr al-Baghdadi, the head of the ISIS killed last week by the United States (see AVIONEWS). European and US intelligence have many expectations: Rasmiya... more
DefenseEuropean Commission urges Iran to stop nuclear activities
"Increasingly difficult to preserve the pact"
The European Commission (EC) declared on November 5 that it was alarmed at Iran's decision today to take another step against the 2015 nuclear agreement commitments.In a speech broadcast live on state... more
Civil aviationMuilenburg (CEO Boeing) renounces to company bonuses
He will to perceive them only after the return of the B-737 Max aircraft
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg announced today his intention to waive his 2019 business bonuses in view of the industry crisis following the grounding of 737 Max planes.The offer came after harsh criticism... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm: managing a carrier in France is not easy
Economically disadvantageous between taxes and management costs
Today, in Paris, Air France-KLM is organizing a presentation for investors. On this occasion, Benjamin Smith, Air France-KLM CEO, along with Pieter Elbers, KLM President and CEO, Anne Rigail, Air France... more
DefenseIran: new step against nuclear agreement announced
Gas injection in centrifuges on Wednesday
Today, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a speech broadcast live on State television, announced that on Wednesday November 6 he will inject gas into 1044 centrifuges at his Fordow plant. This is a new... more
CuriositiesFraport: testing hybrid aerial vehicle in passenger terminals
The H-Aero combines the advantages of a balloon, airplane and helicopter in a single system
The H-Aero is a small, helium-filled hybrid aerial vehicle. From October 28 to 31, passengers at Frankfurt Airport were able to see it floating almost silently through Halls D and E in Terminal 2. Fraport... more
ReportChile: 20 people died and 1600 wounded
Tear gas and hydrants on protesters - VIDEO
According to reports from the National Human Rights Institute of Chile, during the protests in the South American Presidential Republic, more than 20 people lost their lives and 1600 protesters were injured.... more
DefenseGorbachev: nuclear weapons "colossal danger" for the world
Invitation to the Nation to destroy atomic weapons
Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the former Soviet Union said yesterday in an interview with the "BBC" that the tensions between Russia and the West still represent a danger to the world due to the... more
UAS-DronesThe Russian "Orion" drone is completing its tests
Production in series could soon begin - VIDEO
The Russian drone aircraft "Orion" was used for a military training operation of the Moscow Aerospace Force after several experimental tests in Syria. The remotely piloted aircraft, which can carry up... more
Civil aviationB-737 Max aircraft could return by March 2020
Considerations by the EU Aviation Safety Agency's Director
The executive director of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Patrick Ky said today that the Boeing 737 Max plane will probably return to Europe in the first quarter of 2020. While the European... more
Finance and economyAna Holdings: financial results for the 6 months ended in September
Traffic data and forecasts
The Group will continue to invest in safety, quality and service to prepare for the capacity expansion of the Tokyo metropolitan airports in 2020 more
DefenseTurkey: possible slip to 2020 of the second lot S-400
Joint production and technology sharing with Russia
In Turkey, the delivery of a second batch of Russian S-400 missile defense systems could be shifted to 2020. The United States has stated that these weapons represent a threat to its F-35 Lockheed Martin... more
UAS-DronesSchiebel Camcopter S-100 UAS wins contract with Royal Thai Navy
It will be deployed in 2020
Schiebel wins competitive tender to supply its CAMCOPTER S-100 System to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN).Following an extensive competitive tender process, Schiebel was awarded its first contract with the RTN,... more
DefenseIran: two months have passed since the ultimatum for nuclear agreement
Uranium production increased: ever closer to the atomic?
Two months have passed since the ultimatum given by Iran to the European Union (see AVIONEWS). On September 4, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani had granted only another 60 days to extend the date to save... more
AirlinesCebu Pacific finalises order for 16 A-330neo airplanes
Commitments for A-321XLR and A-320neo aircraft - DATA SHEET
Cebu Pacific (CEB), a carrier based in the Philippines, has signed a firm order with Airbus for 16 long-range A-330neo aircraft. The order firms up the wide-body portion of a previously announced Memorandum... more
IndustryHelvetic Airways received its first E-190E2 jet airplane
With conversion rights to the E-195E2 -DATA SHEET
In ceremony held in the last days at its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, Helvetic Airways officially received its first E-190E2 jet from Embraer. The airline has a contract for a firm order of 12... more
AerospaceCygnus spacecraft to the ISS
The PCM module delivers 3,729 kilos of cargo in a total volume of 27 cubic meters
The Cygnus spacecraft, dedicated to delivering cargo to the International Space Station (ISS), has been successfully launched by an Antares rocket from Wallops Island, Virginia at NASA’s Wallops Flight F... more
DefenseTurkey: terrorists will be repatriated to their country of origin
Several jihadists, including Europeans
New declarations today from Turkey compared to jihadists arrested during the military intervention in Syria. Turkish Deputy Minister of the Interior, Ismail Catakli pointed out that "So far we have captured... more
Civil aviationIndia: smog in New Delhi reaches record levels
Delays and diverted connections
For several days the smog of New Delhi, in India, has reached record levels causing delays and redirections of connections. The city authorities declared that "pollution has reached unbearable levels"... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a happy feast of All Saints
The Agency will reopen next Monday, after the extra weekend
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, reporters and fans of social networks that tomorrow, November 1st, it will be closed on the occasion of All Saints Day.The agency will resume the normal publication... more
AirportsAtlantia: traffic performance for the first nine months of 2019
On the network of motorway concessionaires and at airports
Traffic on the networks managed by the Group's motorway operators rose in the first nine months of 2019 compared with the same period of 2018. Growth in the main countries in which the Group is present... more
IndustryEmbraer: aircraft deliveries in 3Q19
In commercial and executive sectors - ATTACHMENT
Embraer delivered a total of 44 jets in the third quarter of 2019 (3Q19), of which 17 were commercial aircraft and 27 were executive jets (15 light and 12 large). As of September 30th, the firm order backlog... more
DefenseTurkey: work continues to make the S-400 operational
Expected until Spring
According to the Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar, Ankara will continue its work until the Spring of 2020 to make Russian S-400 missile systems operational. Turkey also continues to argue with the... more
DefenseNew Tor-M2 anti-aircraft missile systems have arrived in Russia
They will be used for army training
The Russian Army of the Baltic fleet received the Tor-M2 ground-to-air missile systems. Arrived for the troops engaged in exercises in the Astrakhan region will be used for new training.The Tor (codename... more
AirlinesAir Premia is aiming for the long range
The Korean carrier purchases five B-787/9 "Dreamliner" aircraft
The new Korean carrier called Air Premia has purchased five B-787/9 "Dreamliner" aircraft from Boeing with the aim of entering the long-range market. The airline, which aims to be among the most competitive... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Lufthansa sends a letter to the Italian Mise and to Fs
The game reopens
Lufthansa would officially enter to the Alitalia game with a letter sent yesterday to the Italian Ministry of Economic Development (MISE) and to Ferrovie dello Stato (FS, railway). The entry offer could... more
AirlinesAir Italy’s first Milan-Malé service took off
Other new flights inaugurated all in same week
Air Italy’s first non-stop flight to Malè, was inaugurated last Tuesday, taking off from Milan-Malpensa at 6.15 pm.The Milan–Maldives route, together with the flights to Zanzibar and Mombasa, which comm... more
DefenseNorth Korea: new missile tests
Reporting by the Japanese authorities
North Korea launched today two new ballistic missiles at sea between the Korean peninsula and Japan. This was communicated by the Japanese authorities following reports from the Japanese Coast Guard and... more
Finance and economyNegotiations continue between the US and China
"APEC" cancelled due to clashes in Chile, but negotiations do not stop
A new telephone conversation tomorrow between the United States and China to discuss the trade dossier: negotiations continue despite the uncertainties due to the cancellation in Chile of the "APEC" (Asia-Pacific... more
AirlinesKorean Air to launch facial recognition boarding in Atlanta
The carrier will also expand it to New York-"JFK" in December
Korean Air will implement facial recognition boarding in Atlanta, US, from tomorrow, on November 1st. Passengers taking flight KE036 in Atlanta will be able to board after a facial recognition scan without... more
AirlinesThe "Singles' Day" for on-line purchases in China is approaching
100 charter flights to send goods to Europe and Southeast Asia
Chinese logistics company Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Limited set up by the Alibaba Group will launch more than 100 charter flights to send goods to Europe and Southeast Asia during the annual on-line... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space to build EUTELSAT 10B satellite
For inflight andmaritime connectivity services
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a letter of agreement with Eutelsat Communications for the procurement of a new all-electric satellite, EUTELSAT... more
IndustryFincantieri-Naval Group: joint-venture name announced
Its incorporation by the end of the year
Following the announcement made on 14 June 2019, when the operational terms for the incorporation of a 50/50 owned joint-venture between Naval Group and Fincantieri were settled out, the two industries... more