Civil aviationAircraft and carriers. New EU security list adopted by the Commission
115 airlines are banned from EU skies - ATTACHMENT
The European Commission updated last Monday the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that do not meet international safety standards, and are therefore subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions... more
ReportChile. C-130 airplane disappeared: complicated searches
The Drake Pass is one of the most difficult marine areas. Engaged aircraft, ships and satellites -VIDEO
The fact of the C-130 aircraft of the Fuerza aérea de Chile becomes more complicated, disappeared last Monday from the radar after taking off from the airport of Punta Arena, in the south of the country,... more
AerospaceFucino Space Centre (Italy): the new control room for satellite orbital insertion inaugurated
LEOP, the technological core for testing of spacecraft
Leonardo, through its subsidiary Telespazio (67% Leonardo and 33% Thales), today inaugurated the new LEOP (Launch and Early Orbit Phase) control room at the Fucino Space Centre in Abruzzo, the technological... more
Civil aviation"Brexit": A big win for Johnson
Absolute majority and irreversible exit from the EU
Overwhelming electoral victory of Boris Johnson: having obtained the mandate, now the next step is the "Brexit". The conservative party has taken more than 360 seats out of 650, while the work of Jeremy... more
AirportsAircraft and transport (3): "Alitalia should not be split"
"Thousands of redundancies" is the only certainty among the various proposals
A twenty-four-hour strike is underway to protest the Alitalia and air transport situation (see AVIONEWS). As already mentioned, the only constant among the various proposed hypotheses is the thousands... more
Civil aviationDelta Air Lines: "We are still interested in Alitalia"
Backfire from the American carrier?
Delta Air Lines is still interested in Alitalia. This was stated by managing director Ed Bastian. The airline said that "it remains committed to becoming a minority shareholder in a reorganized Alitalia... more
Fair and showsElettronica Group promotes advanced defence solution at "GDA Kuwait"
The event from December 10-13
Again this year Elettronica is a major exhibitor at the "Gulf Defense & Aerospace" in Kuwait. "GDA" is an international exhibition for defense, aerospace, homeland security and safety in a large and growing... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM accelerates its aircraft fleet renewal
And orders an additional 10 A-350/900s for AF
The Air France and Air France-KLM Boards of Directors have reached a decision concerning the replacement of Air France’s A-380s and approved an order of 10 A-350/900 airplanes. With this decision, the G... more
Military aviationPhoto. Burkina Faso orders C-295 airplane
To reinforce its military transport capabilities
Photo. The Ministry of Defence of Burkina Faso has placed a firm order for one C-295 military airlifter.As part of its 2018-2022 Military Acquisition Law, the Burkina Faso Air Force will reinforce its... more
ReportHave the wrecks of the Chilean plane been found?
Tests for confirmation in the next few days
Some debris of the Chilean military plane that disappeared on Monday with 38 people on board would have been found while en route from Punta Arenas airport to a military base in Antarctica (see AVIONEWS).... more
Civil aviationNational strike in France: forecasts for tomorrow
However, hardships and delays are possible
As part of the wave of strikes in progress, given the traffic forecasts established in collaboration with carriers for tomorrow on Thursday December 12 and according to the provisions of the minimum air... more
IndustryCongo Airways signs order for two E-175 airplanes
Deliveries will begin in the last quarter of next year
Brief news. Embraer and Congo Airways have signed a firm order for two E-175 aircraft, with purchase rights for a further two. The deal has a total value of USD 194.4 million at current list prices with... more
PeopleMarkus Haggeney appointed Acting Secretary General of the FAI
Following Susanne Schödel's departure as in the same role
Markus Haggeney, 59, has been appointed Acting Secretary General of the FAI (World Air Sports Federation), following Susanne Schödel's departure as Secretary General. He is taking on his new role... more
Tilt-rotorsBell Boeing delivers first modified Osprey tiltrotor aircraft
For improved fleet readiness
Upgrade reduces configuration types to streamline maintenance and repairs more
ReportChile: looking for C-130 Air Force aircraft with 38 on board
Ships, planes and satellites: joint international research effort
There are 11 aircraft and 4 ships (two commercial and two of the national Navy, plus airplanes from Chile, Uruguay and Argentina) engaged in a joint international effort, in the search for a C-130 Hercules... more
AirlinesChilean airline orders ten A-321XLR aircraft
To expand its international footprint -DATA SHEET
SKY, a Chilean-based ultra-low-cost carrier, has signed a Purchase Agreement with Airbus for 10 A-321XLRs. The airline will expand its international route network with the new aircraft.The A-321XLR is... more
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AirlinesAir Italy signs codeshare agreement
Effective today
Short. Air Italy and Oman Air announce that they have entered into a code-share partnership to offer customers enhanced connectivity between the Sultanate of Oman and seven major destinations in Italy,... more
ReportChile: looking for C-130 Air Force aircraft with 38 on board
Ships, planes and satellites: joint international research effort
There are 11 aircraft and 4 ships (two commercial and two of the national Navy, plus airplanes from Chile, Uruguay and Argentina) engaged in a joint international effort, in the search for a C-130 Hercules... more
ReportChile. C-130 airplane disappeared: complicated searches
The Drake Pass is one of the most difficult marine areas. Engaged aircraft, ships and satellites -VIDEO
AirlinesChilean airline orders ten A-321XLR aircraft
To expand its international footprint -DATA SHEET
Tilt-rotorsBell Boeing delivers first modified Osprey tiltrotor aircraft
For improved fleet readiness
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Tilt-rotorsAW: "Project Zero" all-electric tiltrotor (plane-helicopter) team wins...
Cascina Costa, Italy - Its engineers recognized with three Royal Aeronautical Society Awards
Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland announced that its engineers exceptional work has been recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAS) with three prestigious awards comprising the "Team Gold Medal", "Specialist... more
Government actsItalian parliamentary question on the list of journalists that Finmeccanica...
Rome, Italy - Presented by Senator Elio Lannutti (IDV)
"Addressed to the President of the Council of Ministers and Ministers of Economy and Finance and Justice - Considering that from press releases, a network of favors and corruption at the center of... more
Press releaseAlitalia: the award for "Best airline cuisine" for quality of its onboard...
Rome, Italy - For the fifth consecutive year
PeopleAmerican Airlines reconfirmed at oneworld leadership
Milan, Italy - Horton has been elected Chairman of the Governing Board and takes on the role from Gerard Arpey
