Civil aviation
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Civil aviationSwiss Rega orders nine five-bladed H-145 helicopters
To replace its current four-bladed versions
The Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega has ordered nine five-bladed H-145 helicopters to replace its current four-bladed versions. Rega’s new H-145s will come equipped with a state-of-the-art navigation system t... more
AirlinesUS extends obligation mask on planes
Prolonged directive on all public transport until mid-April
The US government agency Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which is responsible for the control of airports and passengers on US transport, will extend the requirement to wear a face mask at... more
Civil aviationFederal Aviation Administration seeks administrator
Search in one of the worst periods for US aviation history
On February 16th, the current administrator of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Steve Dickson, announced that he would step down in March, halfway through his five-year term. Now the American... more
Civil aviationAirbus partners with Spirit AeroSystems
To develop the wings of CityAirbus NextGen
Airbus has signed an agreement with Spirit AeroSystems through its subsidiary for the development of CityAirbus NextGen’s wings. This partnership will support Airbus’ exploration of disruptive aircraft des... more
AerospaceLeonardo BoD examined and approved the draft of Group results 2021
And guidance 2022-ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Luciano Carta, examined and unanimously approved the draft of Group consolidated and Leonardo SpA financial statements at... more
Civil aviationAirworthiness directives on B-777 aircraft updated
FAA agency intervention after fan blade failure
New official airworthiness directives of B-777/200 and 777/300 aircraft will come into force in mid-April. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced in these days to be finalizing three safety... more
AirlinesITA Airways: interest from Delta Airlines and Air France-Klm
Joint expression of interest on the Mise table, then opening of the data room
The US air carrier Delta Airlines and the French-Dutch Air France-Klm have formalized a joint expression of interest to acquire the majority of the flag carrier ITA Airways, thanks to the support of an... more
AirlinesRussia promises help to domestic air carriers
The announcement just days after Boeing and Airbus suspended services
The Russian government will help domestic air carriers so that they can keep their foreign aircraft fleets operational. The initiative comes just days after the announcement of the suspension of services,... more
Civil aviationU.S. hospitals order 10 helicopters
Pennsylvania medical consortium buys Airbus H-135 for medical transport
The U.S.-based Stat Medevac Center for Emergency Medicine in Pittsburgh, USA, has committed to order 10 new H-135 helicopters made by European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters. It is an order that is part... more
AirlinesAirbus bets on Australian hydrogen
Agreement to secure first aircraft by 2035
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus signed a memorandum of understanding with Australian mining company Fortescue Metals, whose services it intends to use to reduce Co2 emissions in the air transport... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: masks yes or masks no
In the US the debate grows, but the obligation ends on March 18th
The use of anti-covid-19 masks at some of the latest major public events in the United States appears sporadic, while some schools have made their use optional. However, aboard airplanes and on other modes... more
AirlinesAircraft. Ana Holdings unveils AirJapan, a new international airline brand
Taking off in the second half of fiscal 2023
Ana Holdings and Air Japan Co., Ltd. today unveiled "AirJapan", a new airline brand for medium-haul international routes.Previously in fall 2020, ANA Group announced a new airline brand as part of the... more
Civil aviationUSA: air cab regulations under consideration
Department of Transportation and FAA united on flying cab certification
The future of air travel with flying taxi is creating "new and complex safety challenges" for the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which is currently reviewing applications for certification of... more
Civil aviation"Heli-Expo Dallas". Robinson delivers four helicopters
All sold and delivered immediately following the event
Robinson Helicopter Company will display an R-66 Turbine, R-44 Raven II, R-44 Cadet, and R-66 Newscopter at this year’s "Heli Expo" in Dallas (March 7-10). All four aircraft are sold and will be delivered i... more
AirlinesCarriers struggling with high oil prices
Increases of 50% in Northwest Europe from February 25th to date
The price of oil has risen to its highest level since 2008 following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The increase had already been underway for several months due to low global crude oil supplies. The... more
Civil aviationBoeing will double MAX aircraft produced by 2023
Indiscretions say 47 units per month compared to 27 today
US manufacturer Boeing is reportedly about to give the green light to an increase in the production rate of narrow-body 737 Max aircraft. This is an indiscretion that has already filtered through previously:... more
Civil aviationBoeing to support humanitarian response in Ukraine
And it commits USD 2 million with a package
Boeing announced a USD 2 million emergency assistance package to support humanitarian response efforts in Ukraine. The assistance package will be directed to organizations working to bring food, water,... more
Civil aviationFAA and CAAjoint certifications on eVtol are launched
Towards common standards on manufacturing, airworthiness and personal licensing
London and Washington agree to define common standards on flight authorizations for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the UK Civil Aviation... more
AirlinesLufthansa could found a new air carrier
Decision following the dispute between Germanwings pilots and unions
The German airline Lufthansa may set up a new company to split short-haul from main brand's long-haul services. This new airline could manage feeder flights to Munich and Frankfurt airports, providing... more
AirlinesWar keeps Japanese planes away from Europe
Companies divert routes to avoid flying over Russia and Ukraine
Two of the main Japanese carriers, All Nippon Aiways and Japan Airlines, have cancelled since yesterday their flights between Asian airports and European airports due to security concerns and the closure... more
Civil aviationKiev informa: 38 Countries have closed airspace to Russia
And on the macro-financial assistance side, Ukraine will receive € 1.2bn from the EU
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reports it today on its website: 38 countries (including the USA and Montenegro) have banned their airspace to flights by Russian aircraft, in response to the large-scale... more
AirlinesLufthansa will not return to profit in 2022
Spohr (CEO): "Partnership with ITA is our strategic goal"
The Board of Directors of the German air carrier Lufthansa, contrary to earlier wishes, is not certain that the airline will return to profit in 2022. The company's top management is certain that passenger... more
AirlinesTwo new offers for ITA Airways
In the next few hours the data room will open to evaluate the airline's performance
The national airline ITA Airways has received two new expressions of interest, in addition to the one already made official by the Italian shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) with the... more
AirlinesStop supplies Boeing-Airbus to Russian air carriers
Decision follows economic sanctions against Moscow
Two of the world's largest manufacturers in the aviation industry, the US Boeing and the European Airbus, have stopped the supply of components for their aircraft in the fleets of Russian companies.... more
AirlinesAirbus inaugurates new campus to train the pilots of tomorrow
In the South-West of France
Airbus Flight Academy Europe (AFAE), a 100% subsidiary of the company, has inaugurated a new campus, in Angoulême, South-West France. During the ceremony, the indusry confirmed that Volotea, the Barcelona-based... more
Civil aviationUkrainian conflict: Kiev asks for no-fly zone
NATO would be evaluating request. Moscow: "Third world war would be nuclear"
Some members of the Ukrainian parliament, including Oleksandra Ustinova and Savannah Guthrie, expressed gratitude to the US after hearing President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, but denounced:... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Ukraine conflict: four effects on the sector
From chaos in EU skies to higher ticket and fuel prices
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine have a major impact on the passenger, cargo and charter airline industry. It's not just because Canada, the European Union and the United States have closed... more
AirlinesCivil Aviation Authority investigates British Airways
Too many flights cancelled due to IT problems suffered
Officials of the British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have begun an informal discussion with the corporate managers of the airline British Airways. At the center of the discussion are the IT problems... more
AirlinesQatar Airways on A-350 aircraft
The carrier replies to the Airbus industry
Qatar Airways communicated in a press release that "Welcomes the decision of the High Court on Friday 18 February 2022 which issued an injunction against Airbus. The essence of the order is that Airbus... more
AirlinesAircraft. Airbus asks compensation to Qatar Airways
A 220 million dollars fine for refusing delivery of two A-350 airplanes
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus asked British courts to impose a 220 million dollars fine, yesterday, on airline Qatar Airways for refusing to take delivery of two A-350 aircraft. In turn, the Arab... more