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AirportsAmerican Airlines B-737/823 plane diverted to Denver due to anomaly
Engine catches fire; all 178 occupants safely evacuated - VIDEO
Yesterday, around 5:00 pm local time, a new occurrence happened in the United States. The flight operated by American Airlines with a Boeing 737/823, registration N885NN, departed from the municipal airport... more
Civil aviationWill Republic Airways CEO lead Trump-era FAA?
Bryan Bedford would be the leading candidate after Whitaker's resignation on January 20
The difficult task of the future administrator of the US authority that oversees civil aviation, at a time when the safety of America's skies is seriously put in doubt by a chain of air accidents more
HelicoptersNY State Police orders H-160 and H-145 helicopters
This announcement follows the agency’s order in 2024
New York State Police has placed an order for an H-160 and three H-145 helicopters, making them the first law enforcement agency in the US to add an H-160 to their fleet. This announcement follows the... more
HelicoptersUK National Police Air Service orders seven H-135 helicopters
As the initial phase of its fleet renewal programme
Airbus Helicopters has been selected by the UK’s National Police Air Service (NPAS) to supply seven H-135 aircraft as the initial phase of its fleet renewal programme. The firm order is the first output o... more
AerospaceTAS: space segment of the navigation system orbiting around the Moon
The jv will deveop it for the Moonlight program by ESA
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with Telespazio, a jv between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%) to design and develop the space segment... more
Civil aviation"Verticon 2025" (2). Additional orders and contracts for Airbus Helicopters
H-140 to Air Methods; for Metro Aviation a maximum of 36 units - PHOTO
Air Methods, one of the reference air medical provider in the USA, is expanding its fleet with the addition of new Airbus helicopters. The agreement includes the acquisition of H-140 aircraft, as well... more
AirlinesEmbraer CEO in Warsaw setting out plans for aircraft manufacturing and maintenance in Poland
The first announcement with the Łukasiewicz Institute of Aviation (iLOT)
Embraer, a global industry in the aerospace sector, active in both commercial and defense, plans to make Poland a center of excellence in Europe. Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer, is... more
Civil aviation"Verticon 2025". Orders and agreements for Airbus Helicopters
H-140 presented; GMR signed for 15 units - PHOTOS
ADAC signed contract for ten aircraft; PHI Aviation begins off-shore flights for Shell with H-160 more
Civil aviationSikorsky flies rotor blown wing Uas in helicopter and airplane modes
Tail sitter drone can be scaled to larger sizes with hybrid-electric propulsion - VIDEO
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT) has successfully validated the advanced control laws to successfully fly a "rotor blown wing" uncrewed aerial system (UAS) in both helicopter and airplane... more
Civil aviationTecnam aircraft announces fleet agreement for 90 planes
With US Aviation Academy
Tecnam and US Aviation Academy, a leading professional flight training institution, announce the expansion of its training fleet with the acquisition of 38 aircraft, consisting of the P-2010 powered by... more
ConferencesExtraordinary EU Council (2): Europe reacts
Everyone is more or less ready for the Defense challenge. But Orban warns Europe about Kiev
The extraordinary European summit held yesterday in Brussels (see AVIONEWS), which brought together leaders of member Countries to examine support for Kiev and the new ambitious common defense plan "Rearm... more
AerospaceAriane-6 launches CSO-3 (3): double success for France and Europe
The MUSIS programme
The Airbus-built CSO-3 (Composante Spatiale Optique) Earth observation satellite for the French Armed Forces, has been successfully launched by Arianespace on Ariane 6’s first commercial flight from t... more
AerospaceCSO-3 launched (2), the optical Earth-observation satellite
The instrument flying built by prime contractor TAS
The CSO-3 military observation satellite has been successfully launched by Arianespace atop an Ariane 6 from Europe’s spaceport in French Guyana (on March 6, 2025 at 1:24 pm local time in Kourou, 4:24 p... more
ConferencesSpecial European Council ongoing today in Brussels
Support for Ukraine, but above all on the table "Rearm Europe", the common defense plan
The extraordinary European summit opens today in Brussels to evaluate the 800 billion euro common defense plan, "Rearm Europe", proposed by Ursula Von der Leyen, in which Volodymyr Zelensky is also participating.Support... more
IndustryS-100 UAS selected by European Defence Agency
For cross domain logistics programme
Under the Hub for European Defence Innovation (HEDI), EDA (European Defence Agency) has established the “Autonomous Systems for Cross-Domain Logistics (Air and Land)” programme and selected Schiebel’s CAMCO... more
Civil aviationNBAA: ATC infrastructure, workforce and Just Culture crucial to aviation safety
Ed Bolen, President and CEO, to the Congress during his speech
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen yesterday urged a congressional aviation subcommittee to fund air traffic control (ATC) system infrastructure and controller hiring... more
Civil aviationIATA. "WDS" brought industry together to explore data, technology and cybersecurity
The inaugural event with a broad consensus on three key priorities
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) successfully concluded its inaugural "World Data Symposium" ("WDS") with a broad consensus on three key priorities:1. To use data even more intensely... more
DefenseCybersecurity. USA-Russia: American strategy changes course
Defense Secretary suspends offensive cyber operations against Moscow
In a move that has caused quite a stir in national security circles, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has decided to temporarily suspend offensive cyber operations against Russia conducted by Cyber Command.... more
Civil aviationFAA certifies H-125 IFR capability
Pawing the way for first deliveries in 2025
The H-125‘s single pilot Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) capability has been certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for first deliveries in 2025 from Airbus Helicopters’ ass... more
CargoFAA speeds up hiring process for air traffic controllers
Duffy announces pay hikes and incentives; Musk 'Recalls' retired radar men
In an ambitious effort to address the country’s dire air traffic controller shortage, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has re-announced a series of initiatives to accelerate the “top talent” of the F... more
Civil aviationATSB releases Rottnest Island floatplane accident preliminary report
Occurred to a Cessna Caravan aircraft in January 7, 2025 in Australia - VIDEO and ATTACHMENT
Pilot assessment of sea and weather conditions, operator risk controls, and assessment and approval for floatplane operations are among a range of factors the ATSB will consider as it continues its investigation... more
AirportsNBAA (2) welcomes DOT Secretary's plan to increase number of Air Traffic Controllers
He said the FAA will lead an effort to “supercharge” the certification and their hiring and to reduce its shortage
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy’s plan, announced yesterday, to increase the number of air traffic controllers (ATC) t... more
AirportsNBAA: to bolster Air Traffic Control workforce in USA
Association welcomes bipartisan Senate bill
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed yesterday a new Senate bill that aims to increase the number of certified air traffic controllers and improve aviation safety.The Air Traffic... more
Civil aviationArena invests in cleaner and greener Australian skies
With up to 10.4 million in funding for two projects
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is supporting cleaner Australian skies, with up to $10.4 million in funding for two projects from its Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Funding Initiative.The... more
DefenseELT Group joins forces to deliver cutting-edge EW systems for European Navies
In a major development for the defense industry
Rohde & Schwarz and ELT Group signed a contract to provide EW systems for the German Navy’s F124 project and the Polish Navy’s new Miecznick class multirole frigates.This collaboration is founded on ELT... more
AirportsCID (2), a first step but bolder plan needed to defend European aviation
Sent a letter to von der Leyen on proposals for efforts to make the transition to net zero carbon a reality
Europe’s aviation sector welcomes the Clean Industrial Deal (CID) as a positive first step towards balancing industrial decarbonisation and economic competitiveness, but reiterates its call on the European C... more
Civil aviationIATA: Safety Report 2024 published
Although not reaching the performance of 2023, overall performance is excellent - ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2024 annual safety report. The industry recorded another year of strong overall safety performance, including improvements over the five-year... more
Civil aviationA Clean Industrial Deal (CID) for decarbonisation in the EU
It focuses mainly on two closely linked sectors
The European Commission presents today the Clean Industrial Deal (CID), a bold business plan to support the competitiveness and resilience of our industry. The Deal will accelerate decarbonisation, while... more
AirlinesUS: Delta plane reverses route due to smoke in cabin
The B-717/200 was climbing after takeoff from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Georgia
A Delta Air Lines B-717/200 flight DL876, which took off yesterday at 1:50 pm local time from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Georgia, bound for South Carolina, had to turn around to... more
Civil aviationAirbus to build the communication network for the French air and naval force, stage 3
Contract valued of 480 million euros and a maximum duration of 10 years
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded the contract for the IP Network of the Naval Force (RIFAN) stage 3 to an industrial consortium led by Airbus Defence and Space and also comprising... more
AirlinesFlydubai announced financial results 2024
It carries 15.4 million passengers
Flydubai reported today record-breaking annual results for its financial year ending 31 December 2024.The Dubai-based carrier marks its strongest-ever financial performance in its 15-year history, reporting... more
AerospaceBiomass forest measuring satellite shipped to Kourou
Its launch scheduled in April 2025 and will operate in orbit for five years
Biomass, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Airbus-built satellite, has left in the last days Toulouse for its journey by ship to Kourou, French Guiana, ready for launch.An Earth Explorer satellite is E... more
AccidentsICAO calls on States, aircraft operators to enhance support for crash victims and families
Statement issued today on the occasion of the International Day commemorating them
On the occasion of today’s International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and their Families, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano has issued the following statement:“Recent tragic events in... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports Full-Year (FY) 2024 results
And provided guidance for 2025
Airbus reported consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2024 financial results and provided guidance for 2025.The highlights are:766 commercial aircraft delivered Revenues € 69.2 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 5.4 bill... more
Civil aviationArcher receives FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy
To build a pipeline of pilots in preparation for air taxis services with its Midnight aircraft
Archer Aviation received FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certification to launch its pilot training academy. This certification, referred to as Part 141, is granted to a flight school by the FAA,... more
Fair and showsEdge and Leonardo sign collaboration agreement
During the "Idex 2025" event from February 17 to 21
EDGE and Leonardo have signed a groundbreaking collaboration agreement to further enhance their partnership in developing solutions across six critical domains. The agreement aims to strengthen existing... more
Civil aviationELT Group and Edge Group explore potential establishment of a jv in the UAE
Initial focus on naval systems, with expansion into air, space and land applications
Collaboration to drive advanced electronic warfare (EW) capabilities across multiple domains more
Civil aviationUS Transportation Secretary Duffy: SpaceX Team, "Advisor" to FAA Command Center
Musk's engineers called on to contribute to new air traffic control system
Of course, the current critical moment that the air traffic control system is experiencing, following the tragic mid-air collision between a commercial aircraft and a military helicopter that occurred... more
DefenseELT Group at "IDEX 2025" (February 17-21)
The main technologies showcased at the stand
ELT Group attends the 2025 edition of "IDEX" Exhibition, The International Defence Exhibition and Conference at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre between 17th and 21st February as a confirmation of... more
IndustryEmbraer begins production of Austria’s first C-390 Millennium airplane
This step took place during an official ceremony held at its production facility
Embraer has officially begun the structural assembly of the first C-390 Millennium for Austria. This major step took place during an official ceremony held at the Gavião Peixoto production facility in... more
Civil aviationDOT Secretary Duffy calls Boeing CEO to discuss safety and quality
After the Alaska Airlines B-737 MAX case in 2024, FAA standards controls become more stringent
The new Secretary of the US Department of Transportation, Sean Duffy, has asked Boeing CEO and President Kelly Ortberg to travel to Washington for an urgent meeting to review the company’s efforts to a... more
DefenseMunich conference, between International tensions and perspectives on the future of Kiev
Will US Vice President Vance meet Zelensky this afternoon?
The Munich Security Conference opened its doors today amid rising international tensions, providing a platform to discuss the future of Ukraine and the role of key global players in the current crisis.... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and safety. Seoul launches new rules, and bans e-cigs and power banks
The measure affects overhead bins on board and South Korean airlines
Passengers will still be able to carry them on board, but only in their personal luggage or in seat pockets, in order to ensure immediate access in case of emergency more
Finance and economyEmbraer intends to invest USD 3.5 Billion by 2030
The announcement during a ceremony with authorities
Embraer announced yesterday its plans to invest approximately USD 3.5 billion by 2030 during the ceremony for "Mission 6 of the New Industry Brazil (Nova Indústria Brasil/NIB) - Technologies of interest... more
Civil aviationIcao. GlSS secures major commitments for sustainable air transport development
The three day event drew over 1500 attendees from 108 States
Global aviation leaders secured significant commitments toward sustainable aviation fuel production and enhanced capacity-building mechanisms at the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) fourth... more
AerospaceTAS and Nibe sign a satellite supply contract
For Earth observation constellation project
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with NIBE Space (a subsidiary of NIBE Limited) concerning the supply of a high-resolution optical... more
AirportsAVIONEWS at the ‘Airport Day’ event (4): speech by Salvini (Italian MIT)
“The Ministry of Infrastructure stands by Assaeroporti"
At the conclusion of the “Airport Day” meeting, the Italian Minister of Infrastructure and Transport (Mit), Matteo Salvini, spoke. Asked at the end of the conference about the duties announced by US Pre... more
AirportsAVIONEWS at "Airport Day" (2): speech by the Assaeroporti's President
Borgomeo: "The success of the airport system has reached numbers we did not expect”
A press conference was held this morning on the occasion of “Airport Day”, an Italian event promoted by Assaeroporti, the Association of Italian Airports, which represents 26 airport management companies for... more
IndustryAirbus: to define France's future maritime patrol aircraft
Signed a contract for a risk-assessment study of the programme
The French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l'Armement) has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space as prime contractor, in partnership with Thales, for a risk-assessment study o... more
AirportsEuropean aviation sector’s new decarbonisation roadmap is a reality check for the Commission
To set out a strategy that reflects the role sector plays in economy and global competitiveness
Europe’s aviation sector today called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to set out an Aviation Strategy that reflects the essential role aviation plays in Europe’s economy and global com... more