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Civil aviationH-160 helicopter granted FAA certification
The model received from EASA in July 2020- DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the H-160 helicopter, marking a significant milestone in the aircraft's development and positioning it for... more
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DefensePoland will purchase American Patriot systems
Pentagon unveils agreement to buy and sell missile launchers
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (Dsca) of the United States Department of Defense communicated that Poland will buy American Patriot anti-aircraft defense systems. The sale will have a value of... more
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Civil aviationAirbus selected for key European Defence Fund projects
The industry participates and coordinates ten ones on R&D
Airbus is participating in 10 collaborative defence research and development projects funded by the European Commission as part of the European Defence Fund (EDF).The European Commission announced in the... more
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Finance and economyGrowing demand for militarized civilian helicopters
New platforms to respond to requests of and new and low cost aircraft
The demand for military and low-cost helicopters is growing worldwide. To respond to these requests and challenge competitors, including the new players who have entered the global market, the US aircraft... more
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Civil aviationFrance: towards construction of "Atea" airtaxi
Decisive step towards the maiden flight of the hybrid aircraft expected in 2026
French aviation start-up Ascendance, founded in Toulouse by four former Airbus Group workers, is ready to move into the development and production phase of its first hybrid-electric vertical take-off and... more
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DefenseInternal crisis in Russia. Wagner group in revolt, but Prigozhin changes his mind
Stop march on Moscow on alleged Belarusian mediation. Difficult to interpret meaning and goals
The Russian paramilitary Wagner company has halted its advance towards Moscow. Thus the tension in the country eased. In fact, at dawn the militiamen had left the theater of combat in Ukraine and had entered... more
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Civil aviation"Le Bourget". Airbus-LanzaJet: alliance to boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel production
To promote construction of facilities
Airbus and LanzaJet, a reference sustainable fuels technology company, today announced they have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to address the needs of the aviation sector through the... more
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Industry"Paris-Le Bourget": Boeing invests in KC-46A "Pegasus"
With new Enhanced Defensive Capabilities
Boeing and Aurora Flight Sciences are investing in further developing advanced defensive systems and countermeasures for application on next-generation refuelling and mobility platforms including the KC-46A... more
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DefenseGeneral Electric will build engines in India
Agreement for possible joint production of propellers in Asia
The aerospace division of the US group General Electric announced today that it has signed an agreement with the Indian State-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), which specializes in aircraft construction,... more
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DefenseUK could build Black Hawk helicopters
British "New Medium Helicopter" program seeks up to 44 military aircraft
The US company Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin Group) could build military Black Hawk helicopters in the UK, including those for the export market. The American company is in fact participating the call for... more
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Civil aviationAirbus to recruit over 13,000 employees in 2023 in the world
The company progresses on target; a third of the total to recent graduates
Airbus is calling on aerospace enthusiasts to join a growing sector as it looks to recruit more than 13,000 people across the globe in 2023. To date, more than 7,000 of those positions have been filled... more
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AirlinesBoeing launched "SAF Dashboard" at "Paris Air Show"
To track and project Sustainable Aviation Fuel production
It tracks potential SAF availability, and underscores need to close gap between supply and demand more
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Airlines"Paris Air Show". Avolon signs MoU for 20 A-330neo airplanes
The leasing company has a total fleet of 616 aircraft
Avolon, the international leasing company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to order 20 A-330neo aircraft. Avolon’s selection of the A-330/900 reflects its vision to secure the earliest a... more
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Civil aviation"Paris Air Show": show in the skies on the second day
Helicopters, military aircraft and evolutions of the Fouga CM-170 - VIDEO
Second day at the "Paris Air Show 2023". The organizers estimate that there are 2,500 exhibitors from 47 countries. And there is already a boom in aircraft orders from the main aircraft manufacturers.... more
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AirlinesGlobal airlines towards 100% pre-covid
In 2024 achievement of operational capacity registered pre-pandemic
The main global airlines estimate the achievement of the operational capacity recorded in the pre-pandemic era only in 2024. The most optimistic believe that next year the volume of passengers transported... more
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AirlinesSuzuki bets on air taxis
Agreement with Japanese start-up to start joint production by spring 2024
The Japanese car manufacturer Suzuki Motor announced in the past few hours that it has reached an agreement with the Japanese start-up SkyDrive, specialized in the production of electric vertical take-off... more
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Civil aviationChinese airlines bets on European avionics
Agreement on the supply of systems for a new fleet of 96 A-320neos
The Chinese air carrier China Southern Airlines has selected the European group Thales, for the supply of avionics systems that will equip its new fleet made up of 96 A-320neo. The agreement is actually... more
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AirlinesParis. Air India firms up order for 250 Airbus aircraft
Volaris discloses 25 A-321neo airplanes
Air India has firmed up its order for 250 Airbus aircraft and selected an industry's maintenance and digital package to power the airline’s transformation and growth strategy.The aircraft order includes 1... more
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Fair and shows"Le Bourget". Airbus to trial in-flight auxiliary power entirely generated by hydrogen
Using fuel cells to explore the power balance between engines and APU
Airbus UpNext has launched a new demonstrator programme to explore, on the ground and in flight, a new architecture for the generation of non propulsive energy through the use of hydrogen fuel cells.On... more
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AirlinesATR announces 22 aircraft orders
The announcement at the "Paris Air Show"
The turboprop aircraft manufacturer Avions de Transport Régional (ATR), a joint-venture between Airbus and Leonardo specializing in the construction of turboprop aircraft for regional flight, announced... more
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Airlines"Paris Air Show". Qantas finalises order for nine A-220 airplanes
Philippine Airlines for nine A-350/1000s
Australia’s Qantas Group has finalised an incremental order for nine A-220/300s, bringing its total backlog for the single aisle type to 29 aircraft. The A-220 was originally selected by Qantas as part o... more
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Civil aviation"Le Bourget": Stellantis bets on eVtol
A production center for 650 aircraft a year will be built in the USA
The "Midnight" vertical take-off and landing (eVtol, Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, developed and built by the US company Archer Aviation in collaboration with the Stellantis automotive... more
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Airlines"Paris Air Show". Air Mauritius confirms order for three A-350 aircraft
Saudi flynas signed order for 30 A-320neo; IndiGo places order record for 500 A-320
Air Mauritius has confirmed an order for three A-350 aircraft to expand its network in Europe and South Asia.The three latest generation aircraft will bring carrier’s A-350 fleet to a total of seven. T... more
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AerospaceLombardia Aerospace Cluster is back in Paris
It meets a delegation from Lombardy Region
The Parisian "Le Bourget Airshow 2023" is back, after the stop caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. It is one of the most important showcases in the world for the aerospace industry, which opens its doors... more
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Civil aviation"Le Bourget 2023". Boeing brings fuel-efficient jet aircraft
The initiatives unveiled at the Paris Air show from today to next Sunday
Boeing showcases its market-leading aerospace and defense portfolio at the "2023 Paris Air Show" (June 19-25), including highly efficient commercial jets, critical defense platforms, customer-focused services... more
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Civil aviationLeonardo: the names of Cingolani architecture
Mariani took the Tempest project, supermanaged by Carlo Gualdaroni
The Leonardo Group -which operates in the aerospace, defense and security sectors- has presented the new corporate organization chart. The management team has been reduced to 8 reports from the managing... more
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AirportsPlanes and helicopters. The "Paris-Le Bourget 2023" airshow (June 19-25) gets underway
Lots of news starring the eVtol
The "Paris Aerospace Show", held at Le Bourget airport, is back after four years. The 54th edition will be held from 19 to 25 June 2023. The first four days are dedicated only to industry representatives... more
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AerospaceVirgin Galactic announces start of commercial spaceflight service
“Galactic 01” planned at end of June, “Galactic 02” in August -VIDEO
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc today announced the start of commercial spaceline operations. The first commercial spaceflight, "Galactic 01", is planned to fly between June 27–June 30, 2023.Its team and v... more
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Civil aviationICAO: first nine SAF batches certified under CORSIA
For a total of 1,542 tonnes of CO2 emissions reduction
For the first time, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) have been certified under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).Making use of the two ICAO-approved Sustainability... more
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AirlinesAirbus raises forecasts for aircraft deliveries
The global fleet will double to 46,560 airplanes in 2042
The European group Airbus, specialized in the aerospace and defense sectors, announced in these hours that the estimate on the volume of aircraft deliveries has risen over the next 20 years. The latest... more
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DefenseNATO summit with defense companies
Scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday 14 June, in Brussels
Tomorrow, Wednesday 14 June, a summit within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) between the secretary general Jens Stoltenberg and 25 companies operating in the defense and security sector,... more
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DefensePoland evaluates purchase of Black Hawk helicopters
Country's Lockheed Martin managers meet defense ministry in Warsaw
The US group Lockheed Martin, specialized in the aerospace and defense sectors, could supply the Polish government with around 32 UH-60 Black Hawk multi-purpose armed helicopters. This is an order that... more
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AirlinesMalaysia charters Black Hawk helicopters
Five-year contract for 4 US military aircraft
Malaysia's defense ministry recently signed an agreement with the Pentagon for the five-year lease of four Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters. This is the first time that this model of American-made... more
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HelicoptersBell announced first 407GXi purchase agreement in Turkey
Sancak Air to purchase the helicopter for corporate travel
Bell Textron announced the signed purchase agreement for the first 407GXi in Turkey, to Turkish customer Sancak Air. This aircraft will join its fleet which includes a 430 and a 206. The Bell 407GXi is... more
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AirlinesGlobal air carriers double profits by 2023
The estimate of Iata director general Willie Walsh at the Istanbul summit
Airlines around the world have more than doubled their forecasts for their aviation profits for 2023. However, they said delays in deliveries of new planes, combined with soaring demand from airlines,... more
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AirlinesTurkish Airlines: soon confirmation on maxi-aircraft orders
Within the next two months, the possible final go-ahead from the Ankara government
After the announcement by the chairman of the board of directors of Turkish Airlines, Ahmet Bolat, last May 1st, within the next two months the national carrier is expected to make a final decision on... more
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Finance and economyHolland buys 14 military helicopters
They will be employed by the Special Operations Force (Sof) for operations on land and at sea
The Netherlands has announced the purchase of 14 new military helicopters for the training of the "special forces" of the Dutch Air Force. The sale concerns Airbus Helicopters H-225M "Caracal" long-range... more
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DefenseStrengthened India-US defense axis
This is the Icet critical and emerging technology initiative
The governments of India and the United States have agreed to strengthen industrial cooperation in the defense sector. This is an announcement made today by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who arrived... more
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AirlinesAir carrier IndiGo wants 500 Airbus aircraft
It could be the largest trade in the world by a single company
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo is close to signing a potential maxi-order for 500 narrow-body Airbus A-320 aircraft. According to an initial estimate, the deal would be worth more than 50 billion dollars... more
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Civil aviationHill Helicopters will introduce first helicopter
On display at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, UK in December
The British aircraft manufacturer Hill Helicopters has announced the presentation of its first helicopter, called the HX-50, during an event at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, in the United Kingdom,... more
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Civil aviationPlanes and helicopters. Brussels strengthens firefighting fleet
There will be 28 aircraft in the Union Civil Defence Mechanism
The European commissioner for crisis management, Janez Lenarcic, has announced that the European Union will double the capacity of its fire-fighting fleet, which in view of the Summer will rise to 28 aircraft... more
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AirlinesIn the skies the first C-919 aircraft with passengers
A historic moment for Chinese aviation - VIDEO and PHOTO GALLERY
First commercial flight with passengers of the C-919 narrow-body aircraft manufactured by the Chinese State-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac). The connection (MU-9191) between Shanghai-Hongqiao... more
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DefenseRussia increases production of drones
UAV among the most used in the war in Ukraine by the armed forces of Moscow
The Russian weapons company Kalashnikov announced that it is opening a specialized division for the production of kamikaze drones today. It is a decision linked to the pragmatic analysis that these weapons... more
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AirlinesThe first A-330neo aircraft joins ITA Airways' fleet
The delivery ceremony held today in Toulouse -PHOTO
The delivery ceremony of ITA Airways' first A-330/900 aircraft was held today at the Airbus Delivery Center in Toulouse, in the presence of Philippe Mhun, Executive Vice President Programmes & Services... more
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Civil aviation"Ebace 2023". Air Corporate orders 43 Airbus helicopters
40 single engine aircraft and three ACH-160s
The Italian business aviation operator Air Corporate has placed a firm order for 43 helicopters from Airbus on the concluding day of "EBACE 2023" (May 23-25 in Geneva). The aircraft include 40 single-engine h... more
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Civil aviationRobinson helicopters celebrate 50 years
To date it has produced more than 13,500 aircraft in three versions
Less than a month is missing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Robinson Helicopter Company, the US aircraft manufacturer founded on June 20, 1973 by Frank Robinson, who had the idea of a new type of... more
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AerospaceVirgin Orbit: all assets up for auction
After bankruptcy it closes its business, on the market for 36 million dollars
The former US aerospace company Virgin Orbit, specialized in the launch of satellites and now in bankruptcy, has announced that it will close permanently after the sale of all assets. These include its... more
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Civil aviationThe eVtol for Switzerland-Italy routes are arriving
Agreement between German manufacturer and Swiss company
The German company Lilium, developer of the of the homonymous eVtol (Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing), has announced a purchase agreement with the Swiss company Air-Dynamic, which operates connection... more
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DefenseSpain: NH-90 helicopters will fly with SAF
Engines capable of running on Sustainable Aviation Fuel are on the way
The Spanish company Itp Aero (Industria de Turbo Propulsores Aero), specialized in the production of traditional and sustainable development aero engines, has announced that it will deliver new GE-T7 engines,... more
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Civil aviationRussia: Utair helicopters at risk
One major operator could shut down 30% of its fleet
A major Russian aircraft operator could be forced to ground a third of its fleet of more than 200 helicopters: This is Utair, a company that operates scheduled and charter flights in its vast network of... more