CargoChina: 723 cargo planes for civilian use in 2038
Colossal growth of the industry scheduled for the next 20 years
According to a report released by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China, by 2038 China should own a fleet of 723 civilian aircraft, an increase of almost 3.5 times compared to 2018. According to the... more
IndustryUnited Airlines orders 50 A-321XLR aircraft
For transatlantic route expansion -DATA SHEET
United Airlines orders 50 Airbus A321XLRs for transatlantic route expansion 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
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
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
Civil aviationInternational Civil Aviation Day Statement: tomorrow “75 Years of Connecting t...
Issued by Council President, and the Organization’s Secretary General
Seven December each year is recognized globally as International Civil Aviation Day (ICAD).This year is however particularly special, as the International Civil Aviation Organization is commemorating the... more
AirportsPlanes. National 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 Saturday December 7 and based on the provisions of the minimum air navigation... more
PeopleUnited Airlines announces leadership transition
Oscar Munoz will be replaced by J. Scott Kirby
United Airlines announced today that Oscar Munoz, Chief Executive Officer, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of United Airlines Holdings, Inc. in May 2020. As... more
CargoIATA: cargo peak season off to slow start
Annual demand down 3.5% in October
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased by 3.5% in October 2019, compared... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Strike in France (2): 20% of flights cancelled today in some...
Scheduled stop also for tomorrow, on Friday December 6
The strike announcements on the French national territory were presented by the trade unions today, on Thursday December 5, 2019. To limit the interruption of air traffic, DGAC (French Civil Aviation Directorate-General)... more
DefenseNATO Summit: cooperation in space and cybersecurity
Moments of tension and crucial questions
The summit in Watford, just outside London, has just ended for the 70th anniversary of NATO with the leaders of the coalition. In the final document for the first time there are also references to military... more
Defense"The Golden Horde" arrives: the new US weapons with artificial inte...
And the NATO secretary invites to resume the dialogue with Russia
A precision weapon system with artificial intelligence called "Golden Horde" is the new project that American aviation is working on. The goal is to incorporate three technologies: guided precision weapons,... more
Finance and economyAtlantia continues to fall in the stock market
Difficult moment for the company
The stock market continues to fall for Atlantia (-1.04%) again due to fears over motorway concessions. Therefore, Piazza Affari in Italy moves slightly above parity (+ 0.08%).On a page concerning Italian... more
Civil aviationFrance paralyzed by protests: planes grounded, emergency hospitals
Demonstrations and strikes for the Macron pension reform
France is blocked by strikes against the pension reform of President Emmanuel Macron. More than 240 demonstrations are active and have caused ground planes, stationary trains, closed schools, hospitals... more
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Civil aviationInternational Civil Aviation Day Statement: tomorrow “75 Years of Connecting t...
Issued by Council President, and the Organization’s Secretary General
Seven December each year is recognized globally as International Civil Aviation Day (ICAD).This year is however particularly special, as the International Civil Aviation Organization is commemorating the... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Strike in France (2): 20% of flights cancelled today in some...
Scheduled stop also for tomorrow, on Friday December 6
The strike announcements on the French national territory were presented by the trade unions today, on Thursday December 5, 2019. To limit the interruption of air traffic, DGAC (French Civil Aviation Directorate-General)... more
Civil aviationFrance paralyzed by protests: planes grounded, emergency hospitals
Demonstrations and strikes for the Macron pension reform
DefenseBulgaria and Greece will protect Macedonia airspace
8 fighter planes arriving in Sofia by 2021
CargoChina: 723 cargo planes for civilian use in 2038
Colossal growth of the industry scheduled for the next 20 years
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IndustryNew entries at Leonardo company: Giancarlo Boi new head of press of...
Rome, Italy - He will directly report to Raffaella Luglini, head of the communication
The rumour was circulating long lost about that soon a new player would have been integrated in the Alessandro Profumo's team, CEO of Leonardo -ex Finmeccanica. It is Giancarlo Boi, who leaves the role... more
Military aviationUSA: replica of the J-20 aircraft photographed at Savannah Airport
It was used by Marines for exercises
At the airport in Savannah, Georgia, last Wednesday was photographed what looked like the Chinese Chengdu J-20, and yesterday the US Air Force confirmed -as reported by "The Aviationist"- the existence... more
CargoFirst A-330/300P2F airplane enters service with DHL
Toulouse, France - Express operations benefit from new-generation efficient mid-sized freighter
IndustryThe ATR-72/600 airplane tours West Africa
Toulouse, France - Today, about 100 aircraft are operated by 30 airlines in 18 African countries
