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Civil aviationUS: FAA strengthens airplanes review
Authority works to reform aircraft certification process
In the United States, the use of Tabs in aircraft certification is being expanded. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) made this known, saying it is expanding the use of Technical Advisory Board... more
Civil aviationBalloon pilots against US FAA
New space regulations could put the "Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta" at risk
The "Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta" organization is under scrutiny by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which is monitoring issues and studying regulations that could affect one of... more
Civil aviationUkraine crisis: world's largest plane destroyed
Ukrainian aircraft hitted during Russian military attack
Ukrainian Government has confirmed that the world's largest aircraft has been destroyed during the Russian invasion of the country. It is a locally manufactured cargo airplane built in one piece: an... more
AerospaceLaura Holmes at AVIONEWS: past and future of Collins Aerospace
Exclusive interview with the new Italian office CEO -VIDEO
AVIONEWS visited the Italian headquarters of Collins Aerospace, in Turin. It's in the middle of this city that the Italian branch district of the North Carolina company was founded in 1929. A strong... more
Civil aviationFincantieri continues construction of Explora Journeys fleet
Coin ceremony takes place at its shipyard in Monfalcone
The coin ceremony of EXPLORA I, the first of four luxury cruise ships ordered by the Cruises Division of MSC Group for its new luxury brand Explora Journeys, today took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard i... more
AirlinesItalian ENAC: European authorities have banned overflight Ukraine and neighboring areas
Interested in military actions to protect flight safety
The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) informs that as of today, on February 24, 2022, following the situation between Russia and Ukraine, the European authorities have ordered a ban on civil aviation... more
AirportsUkraine: problems for traffic by aircraft
Wizzair and Ryanair: flights are stopped
The airspace in Moldova closed today. Ryanair and Wizzair flights to and from Ukraine have also been suspended; it seems that at least for the next two weeks the situation of these air companies won't... more
AirlinesITA Airways launches new service
It represents a step forward in its commercial strategy
ITA Airways launches Flight Pass, a new service dedicated to its customers and featuring a personalised package of prepaid vouchers for the purchase of airline tickets in Economy, Superior and Business... more
AerospaceAgreement for the joint acquisition of aerospace supplier
Signed by Airbus, Safran and Tikehau Ace Capital with Eramet
Airbus, Safran and Tikehau Ace Capital announce that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the mining and metallurgical group Eramet for the acquisition of its subsidiary Aubert & Duval.... more
Civil aviationEmbraer jet aircraft: deliveries in 2021
The firm order backlog totaled USD 17.0 billion
Embraer delivered 55 jets in the fourth quarter of 2021, of which 16 were commercial aircraft and 39 were executive jets (26 light and 13 mid-size). The Company delivered a total of 141 jets in 2021, comprised... more
AirlinesSIA finalised order for A-350F aircraft
Signed at the "Singapore Airshow"
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for seven A-350F freighter aircraft. The order was signed at the "Singapore Airshow" by SIA CEO Goh Choong Phong, and Airbus Chief... more
AccidentsInternational Day commemorating aircraft crash victims and their families
ICAO has established it for next February 20
Safety is a top priority for ICAO and remarkable progress has been achieved over decades of development of International Air Transport. Nevertheless, despite such advances, aircraft accidents remain a... more
AirlinesAirplanes. ITA Airways-German Airways: partnership for a wet lease agreement
For new routes from Milan-Linate
ITA Airways continues to expand its network with new destinations courtesy of its partnership with German Airways. Starting 28 March 2022, and following this agreement, ITA Airways customers will be able... more
AirlinesAir France reduces losses in 2021
It announced 4.5 billion capital increase to give back pandemic aid
The French airline Group Air France-Klm has announced its results for the fourth quarter of 2021 and for the whole year: in the latest quarterly report it recorded a net loss of 127 million Euros, much... more
AirlinesUSA: zero tolerance on unruly passengers on aircraft
After recent episodes there is talk of establishing a no-fly list
The establishment of a no-fly list for harassing passengers, whose inappropriate behavior has been reported on board aircraft and at airports, is an issue that has been gaining media attention in the United... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines purchases engines from GE
Agreement for 22 ones worth 2.8 billion dollars
The Asian carrier Singapore Airlines ordered 22 aircraft engines model GE9X in recent days, developed by the US company GE Aviation, a division of the General Electric Group, which will be used to power... more
Civil aviationMore dialogue on B-787 Dreamliner aircraft certification
Dickson: "Systemic solution with Boeing. Another directive is not a stretch"
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) needs a "systemic solution" with Boeing to address the safety issues regarding the production of the B-787 Dreamliner aircraft and issuing a new directive on... more
Civil aviationAirplanes-helicopters. Airbus: FY2021 results
611 commercial aircraft delivered - ATTACHMENT
Airbus reported consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2021 financial results and provided guidance for 2022. The data:611 commercial aircraft delivered in 2021Financials reflect strong operational performance group-wideRevenues... more
Civil aviationSensors to maintain helicopters
A technological network for the real-time monitoring of the aircraft
The maintenance of helicopters can be improved thanks to modern systems that allow to keep constantly under control the State of health of the aircraft, allowing technical operators to make accurate checks,... more
AirportsNepal's airports bet on technology
Acquired passenger and baggage monitoring systems
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (Caan) announced that it has signed a contract with a US company that will provide new technology systems for processing data on passenger and baggage tracking. The... more
AirlinesUSA: 80 passengers reported to the FBI
To date 499 cases of unruly travellers since the beginning of 2022
The number of unruly passengers reported over the past two years has risen sharply in the United States, mainly due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which exacerbated tempers on board aircraft and at the airports.... more
Civil aviationUnited States: FAA administrator resigns in March
Dickson: "I want to devote my full time and attention to my family"
The current administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Steve Dickson, has resigned. His decision will not take immediate effect, but will leave the position at the end of March 2022. This... more
AirlinesAir Asia's shared aircraft
Agreement to lease 100 eVtol VX4s in service by 2025
Low-cost carrier AirAsia has announced the launch of an air-sharing service for the Southeast Asian market based on the use of at least 100 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, VX4, manufactured... more
Civil aviation"Singapore Airshow": Chinese Comac aircraft on display
Market prospects for the regional ARJ-21 and the long-awaited C-919
At the "Singapore Airshow," the aviation show held in February 15th-18th 2022, aircraft built by the Commercial Aviation Corporation of China (Comac) are on display. These include the ARJ-21 regional aircraft... more
AirlinesHainan Airlines focuses on safety
It will equip fleet with sensors developed by Collins Aerospace
The Chinese Hainan Airlines will equip its fleet of aircraft with Total Air Temperatures (Air Data Sensors) and Pitot 0851MC sensors developed for differential pressure monitoring by the US company Collins... more
Civil aviationUS: lawmakers ask for clarity on B-737 Max plane
Two parliamentarians ask for ministerial inspection on FAA
Two members of the US Congress want to see clear on the decision taken by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) not to continue the investigation on Boeing Group, regarding the overhaul of 737 MAX... more
AirlinesJetBlue orders 30 additional A-220/300 aircraft
Raising its firm order to 100 units
JetBlue Airways has signed a firm order with Airbus for an additional 30 A-220/300 aircraft. This takes the airline’s firm commitment for the A-220/300 to 100 airplanes. This latest agreement lifts the t... more
CargoA tech parachute for deliveries
Russian State-owned company patents cargo system
Russian State-owned technology company Rostec recently received a patent for its new cargo-cargo parachute. It is a system capable of delivering products and items in a fully automated mode. It does this... more
Civil aviationBangladesh NGO purchases two Bell 505 helicopters
The organization will use them for medical rescue and patient transfer between hospitals
The Ad-din Foundation, a private non-profit organization serving the underprivileged in Bangladesh, has purchased two Bell 505 helicopters manufactured by US-based Bell Textron. The rotary-wing vehicles... more
Civil aviationOmni Helicopters leases 11 S-92A helicopters
Brazilian operator will deploy them on missions in Latin America and Africa
Brazilian operator Omni Helicopters has signed an agreement to lease 11 helicopters from Dublin, Ireland-based leasing company Milestone Aviation. The contract calls for the supply of both AgustaWestland... more