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AerospaceMilitary communications services marketing with the Syracuse IV system
Partnership established between Telespazio and Airbus
Telespazio and Airbus have set up a partnership to market military telecommunications services using the future Syracuse IV satellites. This partnership will lead to the creation of France’s leading pr... more
Aerospace8 asteroids will "touch" today the Earth
The celestial bodies have not increased, but now we can see them better
Today on September 9 a group of eight asteroids will "touch" the Earth, but only two of these are considered "potentially dangerous": to be classified as such they must pass at a distance less than seven... more
AirlinesBritish Airways pilots strike has begun
300 thousand passengers involved
Today on September 9 the strike of 4300 British Airways pilots began, organized by the Balpa union (British Airline Pilots' Association). The dates set are, in addition to today's, also those of tomorrow... more
DefenseRussia and France in a joint plan for Iran
The two powers will make anything to afford that Tehran maintains the agreement
Through the Kremlin press office after a telephone conversation, on September 7, the Russian President Vladimir Putin, and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have expressed a willingness to cooperate... more
DefensePalestinian drone aircraft strikes Israel
Tel Aviv responds with at least seven missile attacks
A Palestinian drone aircraft was launched from the Gaza Strip to Israel on 7 September and dropped explosive material that hit, damaging it, an Army vehicle. On September 8, Tel Aviv responded with at... more
AerospaceThe Indian lunar dream is not broken yet
ISRO will try to re-establish contact for two weeks with the lander
After Russia, the United States and China, India could become the fourth country to "set foot" on the Moon, but we will have to wait for new communications to understand if the dream broked on September... more
Report"Faxai": the violent typhoon devastates Japan
Cancelled flights and rail services - VIDEO
After the "Dorian" hurricane, which held the world in suspense, the "Faxaii" typhoon has been devastating Japan since September 8th. This new "monster" is capable of developing winds of up to 216 kilometers... more
Helicopters1,000th Super Puma helicopter delivered
A civil H-215 to be operated by the German Federal Police
Airbus Helicopters has delivered its 1,000th Super Puma helicopter: a twin-engine multirole H-215 assembled in Marignane, France, and handed over to the German Federal Police (Bundespolizei) to support... more
IndustryAirbus strengthens partnership with China
Further step in single-aisle aircraft production cooperation
Airbus reaffirms its commitment to its long-term strategic partnership with China’s aviation industry, and has signed new agreement with AVIC to deepen industrial cooperation on Airbus single-aisle production. T... more
IndustryATR-42/72 MP aircraft completes paratrooper jump demonstration
The multi-mission airplane adds a new capability to its current range of missions
Leonardo has recently carried out an experimental air activity demonstrating the ATR MP aircraft suitability to deploy paratrooper jump missions, using a door installed at the rear of the cabin.The trials,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA: a soft start to the peak travel period
Slowing global passenger demand growth for July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced slowing global passenger demand growth for July. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 3.6%, compared to the same month in 2018. This... more
IndustryCollaboration on helicopter and training solutions for US Government
A MoA signed between Leonardo and CAE USA
Leonardo and CAE USA have joined forces to collaborate in the United States to offer integrated solutions for helicopter training requirements for the government market. A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA)... more
CargoAirplanes and cargo. IATA: trade war impacting air freight demand
Ninth consecutive month of year-on-year decline in volumes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), contracted by 3.2% in July 2019, compared... more
IndustrySpace Engineering becomes Airbus Italia SpA
Airbus is streamlining and consolidating its activities in Italy
Following shareholder approval and its registration in the Chamber of Commerce, Airbus’ Italian space subsidiary Space Engineering has officially changed its name to Airbus Italia SpA. Space Engineering i... more
DefenseEurope and Iran: diplomatic Germany and available France
Rigid Tehran, but it announces British oil tanker release
Today on September 6th is a date that coincides with the deadline (extended by another two months) of the ultimatum given by Iran to save the 2015 Nuclear Deal (see AVIONEWS). On September 3, other US... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: the union threatens other strikes
Protests already set for next week, but new dates could arrive
Next week the British Airways (BA) airline pilots' strike will begin: the dates set are on September 9, 10 and 27, but now the Balpa Union (British Airline Pilots' Association) has threatened further days... more
DefenseRussian "Spy" would have appropriated General Electric's secret documents
The information would be used for the development of the Irkut MC-21 aircraft -VIDEO
Aleksandr Korshunov is a Russian manager of ODK, a company that produces engines. He was arrested in Naples on September 5 for industrial espionage at the request of the USA. According to Russian media,... more
AirlinesThe French airline Aigle Azur declares bankruptcy
Thousands of passengers at ground
The French carrier Aigle Azur with operating base at Paris-Orly airport went bankrupt on September 4 and it announced the blocking of all flights. Thousands of passengers have remained at ground and if... more
IndustryWindstar cuts steel for second Star-class ship with Fincantieri
The beginning of Star Legend’s journey to transformation under small ship cruise leader’s $250M Star Plus initiative
Today at Fincantieri’s shipyard, in Palermo, Italy, Christopher Prelog, Vice President of Fleet Operations for Seattle-based Windstar Cruises, pushed the button which activated the torch to make the f... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and transport. The strikes tomorrow in Italy
Seven protests are scheduled
The MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) publishes the list of strikes scheduled for tomorrow in the aircraft and transport sector.The protests concern in detail:09/06/2019 Cub Trasporti... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the turning point of the carrier is coming
Some decisive dates for the airline
After the crisis of Alitalia's agenda for the fall of the Italian ex-government (see AVIONEWS), finally the future of the Italian carrier is beginning to be clarified.On September 2nd, during a conference... more
AccidentsPlane crash in Russia: found the bodies of the pilots
Previously the sources had declared that they managed to escape - VIDEO
In the Stavropol territory, 38 kilometers from the south-west of Budennovsk, the bodies of the pilots of the Su-25UB aircraft were found, which crashed on September 3 during a training flight (see AVIONEWS).... more
ReportRescue helicopters in the Bahamas for "Dorian" survivors
More than 70,000 people needed relief - VIDEO
Rescue helicopters arrived in the Bahamas on Wednesday September 4 to rescue survivors of the "Dorian" hurricane: the United Nations said more than 70,000 people needed immediate assistance after one of... more
DefenseIndia orders USD 14.5 bn in arms from Russia
Military cooperation between the two countries is growing
Dmitry Shugayev, head of the federal service for Russian technical-military cooperation, said today, September 4, that India has ordered Russia a total of USD 14.5 billion in weapons and other military... more
PeopleMicael Johansson new President and CEO of Saab
He will take up his position on October 23
Saab's Board of Directors has today appointed Micael Johansson as President and CEO of Saab. He will take up his position on October 23, replacing Håkan Buskhe, who earlier has announced his resignation... more
Fair and shows"MSPO 2019": unveil of the new W-3 helicopter concept
A mock-up of the cockpit is on display at the event
Leonardo, through its industrial pillar in the Polish helicopter sector PZL-Świdnik, and the Polish Armaments Group, jointly with the Polish aviation industry and R&D centres, present a next generation... more
ReportHong Kong (2): extradition law withdrawn
The People have won - VIDEO
The people of Hong Kong has been heard: today, on September 4, Chinese leader Carrie Lam, after threatening to declare a state of emergency (see AVIONEWS), formally withdrew the extradition bill that triggered... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon DASS enhancement study contract awarded
The EuroDASS consortium will spend 18 months exploring future upgrades for system
Leonardo, on behalf of the EuroDASS consortium, has received a contract from BAE Systems that will see the consortium explore the future of the Eurofighter Typhoon’s ‘Praetorian’ Defensive Aids Sub Syste... more
Fair and showsLeonardo’s digital technology operated by the Warsaw Police
The system ensures voice and data communications through DMR
Leonardo, in cooperation with Xentia Sp. zoo, is providing the Warsaw Metropolitan Police Headquarters with a communication system that allows voice and data transmission in DMR (Digital Mobile Radio)... more
DefenseIran: ultimatum to the "European Powers"
Granted another two months, then nuclear deal violation
Today, on September 4, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani gave an ultimatum to the European powers: only another two months of extension will be granted to September 6 to save the Iran Nuclear Deal and warned... more
Military aviationRussia: Su-25UB plane crashes in the northern Caucasus
Both pilots saved themselves with a parachute
On September 3rd, the Russian Defense Ministry said that a Sukhoi Su-25UB bomber fighter plane crashed during a routine training flight near Budyonnovsk, Stavropol region. The two pilots are still missing... more
ReportHong Kong threatens a state of emergency
Carrie Lam denies: "I never wanted to resign" - VIDEO
China sent an ultimatum to the Hong Kong protesters on September 3, threatening to declare a state of emergency if the protests did not subside with reference to the Article 18 of the "Basic law", the... more
Military aviationIsraeli G-550 airplane entered into the Lebanon's airspace
Beirut: "a blatant attack on sovereignty"
A Gulfstream G-550 Nachshon Aitam (569) military aircraft of the Israeli Air Force, after taking off from Nevatim airport, at south-east of Beer Sheva, completed a reconnaissance flight on the Lebanese... more
Report"Brexit": Johnson loses his majority
Stopping the EU "no-deal" exit would destroy any chance of negotiating a new agreement
Today, on September 3, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson lost his majority following the passage of Tory Phillip Lee with the Liberal Democrats who declared: "the government pursues a 'Brexit' without... more
AerospaceSpace clashes: ESA risks an accident with Space X
A smart maneuver avoids the impact
Today, on September 3, the European Space Agency (ESA) was forced to make a maneuver to avoid clashing with a spaceship of the "Starlink" project, a satellite internet connection plan developed by the... more
DefenseBelarus: the country will not withdraw from the "INF" Treaty
The world draws a sigh of relief for once
The Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko declared today that his country has not withdrawn from the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) and will not produce atomic missiles or deploy them... more
DefenseWars in progress: looking at the conflicts of the world
69 States and 824 groups involved
A cliché says that there are conflicts in the world that are hardly spoken of. To date on September 3, 2019, according to the site "Wars in the world" on the planet are 69 States at war and 824 militias... more
AirlinesFrench carrier Aigle Azur in receivership
Around 1150 jobs at risk
Today, on September 3, the French Civil Aviation Directorate General (DGAC) announced that the French carrier Aigle Azur has been placed in receivership after cash flow problems: a situation that puts... more
AirlinesThai Airways increases operations from Rome-Fiumicino airport
Starting from November
Thai Airways International announces the increase in operations between Rome-Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" international airport and Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport. Starting from Saturday on November 2,... more
DefenseFrance: USD 15 bn for Iran
The financial package serves to contain the losses of US sanctions
The Iranian delegation arrived in Paris on Monday to work out the details of a financial rescue package that the French President, Emmanuel Macron, intends to use to compensate Iran for oil sales lost... more
Fair and showsAircraft-helicopters. Leonardo at "MSPO 2019" in Poland (September 3-6)
New opportunities in the Polish country
Leonardo attends the 27th edition of "MSPO" in Kielce, Poland (September 3-6) after the recent successes marking the special relationship with Poland and its Armed Forces. With four AW-101 helicopters... more
Fair and shows"30th FAI World Aerobatic Championships 2019": the winners
The event was divided in five categories
The French Aerobatic team won in both the team event and three of the other four programmes at the "FAI World Aerobatic Championships", which took place from 22 to 31 August.French pilot, Louis Vanel won... more
AirlinesKLM announces order for two B-777 airplanes
Valued at USD 751 million
Boeing and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines today announced that the carrier has ordered two more B-777/300ER (Extended Range) airplanes as it continues to operate one of Europe's most modern fleet. The order,... more
PeopleNew director manager of Air France-Klm East Mediterranean
Stefan Vanovermeir, French, 46, with a rich experience in the aeronautical sector
Stefan Vanovermeir is the new general manager of Air France-KLM for the countries of the East Mediterranean (Italy, Malta, Albania, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey and Israel). He replaces Jérôme Salemi, who t... more
CuriositiesAustralia: student pilot lands after instructor passes out
Perfect execution but it was his first Cessna flight
Max Sylvester, a flight pilot student in Australia, managed to make the landing after his instructor passed out. With professionalism and a cool head he made an emergency call to the Perth airport controllers... more
AirlinesKorean Air launches code-share partnership
Starting from next September 4
News in brief. Korean Air and Royal Brunei Airlines have announced the launch of a code-share partnership starting on September 4. Through the new agreement, Korean Air will sell seats on the Incheon~Brunei... more
ReportProtests in Hong Kong freeze travels
Airport, railway lines and motorway blocked
Increasingly heated and fierce protests in Hong Kong that arrived at the airport again, causing the cancellation of numerous flights and the suspension of the railway line to the Chek Lap Kok airport.... more
ReportUSA: Orlando, Freeport and Palm Beach airports closed
The fury of the "Dorian" hurricane hits the Bahamas - VIDEO
The airports of Palm Beach, Freeport and Orlando have been closed since the night of September 2 due to the "Dorian" hurricane: US President Donald Trump said that the fury of the elements could be devastating... more
Fair and showsAircraft-helicopters. "Bournemouth Air Festival 2019": event ongoing
From August 29 to September 1st in Great Britain
The "Bournemouth Air Festival 2019" is taking place in Great Britain, one of the largest aircraft and helicopter air shows in the United Kingdom, started yesterday on August 29th and will last until Sunday... more
SecurityLondon-Heathrow Airport: operational surveillance surface system
The air traffic controllers of the airport have started using it
NATS’ air traffic controllers at London-Heathrow have started using Indra’s latest generation system for Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control (A-SMGCS); InNOVA Ground. With the upgrade, the A-S... more