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DefenseRussia: Tu-22M3 missile bomber aircraft repaired
It passed all the ground and flight tests - VIDEO
The press office of Tupolev, a Russian company operating in the civil and military aerospace sectors belonging to the United Aircraft Corporation, announced today on August 30 in a note that a Tu-22M3... more
DefenseSyria and Russia: attack against rebels intensified
Russian jets drop new bombs in Idlib
Today, on August 30, Colonel Mustafa Bakour, commander of the "Jaish al Izza" rebel group, announced that Syria and Russia would intensify the offensive against the last major rebel stronghold of Damascus... more
AccidentsDebonair Beechcraft 35-B33 plane crashed in the USA
All three people die on board
On August 29 in the United States around 4 pm, the Debonair Beechcraft 35-B33 registration N9529Y crashed on the ground of an open field in St. Ignatius in Montana, probably after hitting the power line... more
AirlinesAirAsia X orders more Airbus aircraft (12+30)
The contract was signed today in Kuala Lumpur -DATA SHEET
AirAsia X, the long haul unit of the AirAsia Group, has finalised a firm order with Airbus for an additional 12 A-330/900 and 30 A-321XLR aircraft. The contract was signed by Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, Chairman,... more
DefensePakistan: successful launch of "Ghaznavi" missile
The President of Islamabad congratulates - VIDEO
General Asif Ghafur, press office of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, announced on August 29 that the launch test of "Ghaznavi" (also called Hatf-3) a short-range ballistic missile capable of carrying... more
DefenseIranian rocket exploded on its launch pad
The missile remains from the satellite images
On August 29, a Tehran rocket exploded on its launch platform in the space center of Imam Ruhollah Khomein at the Iranian province of Semnan. The exercise, criticized by the United States for an alleged... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: date for binding offer moved
From September 15 to 30, but it can't go any further
The fall of the Government has caused the postponement of several delicate deadlines for the Alitalia airline, (see AVIONEWS), including the summit in Atlanta (Delta Airlines site) on August 31st. This... more
Fair and shows"Maks 2019". Irkut presents MC-21 aircraft in public for the first time
The airplane at the event’s flying display is the FTV-1 which performed maiden flight
Irkut Corporation (as part of UAC) takes part in the Moscow International Aviation and Space Salon "MAKS-2019" (see AVIONEWS).The company presents MC-21/300 new generation passenger aircraft at the event... more
Fair and showsNew Russian guided bomb K-029BE at "MAKS-2019"
The first contracts have already been signed
According to the Russian agency "TASS", a new 1500 kg guided aerial bomb called K-029BE, equipped with a satellite-guided system was presented at "MAKS-2019", (see AVIONEWS), an international aerospace... more
DefenseUS MC-130J airplane flies along the "midline" between China and Taiwan
Nothing abnormal, but unusual
Today, on August 29, according to the Taiwan Defense Ministry, a US Commando MC-130J tanker flew along the border line between the China and the Island. It left the Kadena air base in Japan, reached the... more
Aerospace"Starhopper" passed the test
A jump of 150 meters brings us closer to Mars - VIDEO
"Starhopper" by Elon Musk, CEO of "SpaceX", a prototype of the module on which the lower part of "Starship" will be based, a shuttle that has the ambition to arrive on Mars (see AVIONEWS) has passed one... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Silver Moon" launched in Ancona
It is the second of three “Muse” series cruise ships for Silversea
The launching ceremony of “Silver Moon”, the second of three new ultra-luxury cruise ships that Fincantieri is building for Silversea Cruises took place today at the Ancona yard. The vessel will enter the... more
Curiosities"Heathrow Pause": activists threaten to stop aircraft by drones
They would like to block the London airport from September 13
"Heathrow Pause" is a sub-group of British activists belonging to the wider "Extinction Rebellion" organization (abbreviated as "XR"), a non-violent social-political movement in the United Kingdom that... more
DefenseChina is preparing a colossal military parade
The 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China in Beijing on October 1st
According to international sources China will present its most technologically advanced weapons in Beijing on October 1st, which has defined itself as the "largest military parade in history" to celebrate... more
DefenseTrump inaugurates the "US Space Command"
The ceremony today at the "Oval Office"
Today, on August 29 at 4:00 pm local time, "The United States Space Command" will be officially restored and President Trump will organize a ceremony at his Oval Office. Air Force General John Raymond... more
Civil aviationUK. The Queen authorizes Johnson's request to close English Parliament
Protests across the Country and a petition exceeds 1,300,000 signatures
The Queen Elizabeth II of England authorized the suspension of the Chambers, with the closure of the Parliament for 5 weeks, as requested by the new British Premier Boris Johnson (see AVIONEWS). In this... more
SecurityAircraft at ground. More than 100 flights cancelled in Puerto Rico
The "Dorian" hurricane is now heading towards Florida
The "Dorian" hurricane, passing through Puerto Rico where more than 100 flights have been cancelled (and aircraft grounded), arriving or departing, is heading today, August 29, to Florida. The alert remains,... more
UAS-DronesRussia: "Okhotnik" drone aircraft delivered to forces in 2025
Declaration made during "Maks-2019" - VIDEO
Today, on August 28th, Russian Deputy Minister Yuri Borisov's press office stated at the International Aerospace Exhibition "Maks-2019" (see AVIONEWS) that Russia will begin delivering "Okhotnik" model... more
HelicoptersPhoto. Second five-bladed H-145 helicopter prototype performs maiden flight
It was unveiled at "Heli-Expo" this year in Atlanta
Photo. Early August, the second prototype of the new five-bladed H-145 took off for its maiden flight at the Airbus Helicopters site in Donauwörth. The aircraft will be used for additional flight tests... more
AerospaceExoMars rover leaves UK for testing ahead of launch
Ahead of delivery to Thales Alenia Space
The European Space Agency’s ExoMars rover is leaving the UK for Airbus in Toulouse where it will undergo crucial testing ahead of delivery to Thales Alenia Space. The ExoMars rover “Rosalind Franklin” will b... more
Fair and showsRussian Helicopters presented convertible Mi-171A2 at "MAKS"
The aircraft can be used for cargo transportation and up to 20 passengers
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) presented a convertible Mi-171A2 helicopter at the "MAKS-2019 airspace show" (see AVIONEWS). Depending on the customer wishes, the... more
AirportsObrador: Mexican construction airport companies were compensated
Work interrupted due to corruption and geological risks
Today, Wednesday, August 28, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador stated, during a press conference, that all companies involved in the $ 13 billion construction of the Mexico City airport cancelled... more
DefenseNew aircraft strikes in Syria
Bombing in the north-western area
Today, on August 28, new Syrian airstrikes near a Turkish military base in northwestern Syria at the village of Sher Maghar on the borders of the province of Hama and Idlib where the Army, supported by... more
DefenseHezbollah will respond "surprisingly" to Israel's drones
Jerusalem worried but excludes a war
Hezbollah has made it known that it will respond soon to the drones sent by Israel to Beirut with a "surprise" protest. Lebanese leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah described the incidents as the first Israeli... more
PeopleSaab appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Dean Rosenfield will take place his new position in January
Saab has appointed Dean Rosenfield as Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for Marketing and Sales. He also becomes a member of Group Management. Dean Rosenfield is today head of Market Area Asia Pacific... more
DefenseRussia and Turkey: joint military production
Decisions taken after the encounter at the "Maks Air Show 2019" - VIDEO
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday August 27 that Turkey is interested in joint military production with Russia including missile defense systems and combat aircraft, following talks... more
ReportOne man arrested at Munich airport
5000 passengers blocked and 130 flights cancelled
Today, on Tuesday August 27, a person was arrested at Munich airport who attempted to leave the airport via the emergency exit, instead of undergoing passport control, causing the temporary closure of... more
DefenseChina disappointed by the G7
No one intrudes on Hong Kong
A dissatisfied China emerges from the summit which ended yesterday on August 26 in Biarritz (see AVIONEWS) and it brought together the most important world powers (USA, Japan, Germany, France, Great Britain,... more
Fair and showsRussian Helicopters to present three civilian novelties at "MAKS"
Both the flight program and the static exposition present the entire line of military and civilian rotorcraft
Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) will present as many as three new civilian products at the "MAKS 2019 International aviation and space salon" (see AVIONEWS). The... more
Fair and showsRosoboronexport invites 120 delegations to "Maks 2019"
One of the main weapons operators at the Russian demonstration
Rosoboronexport, the Russian brokerage agency for the export and import of technology and defense products, invited 120 delegations from 65 countries to participate in the "MAKS" event (International aviation... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2019". Russian debut of the E-195E2 aircraft
The airplane is at the static display - DATA SHEET
The newest short-haul aircraft Embraer E-195-E2 presented for the first time to the general public in Russia during the "International Aviation and Space Salon" ("MAKS 2019", from August 27 to September... more
DefenseIran: the US lift the sanctions and we will start the dialogue
Never wanted nuclear weapons for a "fatwa"
The world seemed to see a glimmer of light following the words by French President Emmanuel Macron about a possible resumption of dialogue between Usa and Iran (see AVIONEWS), immediately cooled by Trump's... more
Civil aviationStrikes in Spain due to the closure of Ryanair bases
The low-cost said: the fault is due to the "Brexit" and the B-737 Max aircraft problem
Following the closure of four Ryanair bases in Spain in the islands of Gran Canaria, Tenerife Sur, Girona and Lanzarote starting next January 8, 2020, and which will lead to the dismissal of 512 employees,... more
AerospaceThe "Soyuz MS-14" spacecraft has managed to dock
The "Skybot" robot has arrived at its destination
This morning on August 27 the "Soyuz MS-14" spacecraft with the humanoid "Skybot F-850" finally managed to dock at the "Zvezda" module of the International Space Station -ISS- (see AVIONEWS) after a... more
Fair and shows"Maks 2019" in Russia from August 27th to September 1st
The air show takes place in odd years near Moscow
"Maks" is the international aeronautical and space exhibition in Moscow which takes place in odd years in Zhukovsky, near the Russian capital.The first similar show in Russia was held in 1992 with a different... more
ReportTrump: no compensation to Iran
Tehran has a lot of oil, possible loan facilities from other Countries - VIDEO
Today on August 26 during a press conference at the end of the Biarritz summit, Trump despite of the conciliatory lathes at the closing of the "G7" (see AVIONEWS) declared not to be open to possible compensation... more
Finance and economyIATA: working together to shape a sustainable future
The "WFS" will be held in Miami, 25-26 September 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the "2019 World Financial Symposium" (WFS) will focus on the theme of shaping a sustainable future together: airlines, IATA and partners.The... more
DefenseG7: Canadair aircraft for the Amazon and reassurances about China and Iran
"Productive" summit according to Donald Trump
The summit "G7" that brings together world leaders at Biarritz in France (see AVIONEWS) was held constructively until today. US President Donald Trump used conciliatory words on Beijing and Tehran: he... more
Science and technologyBertrand Piccard at G7 to push ambitious climate action
The pilot of Solar Impulse airplane has been selected by the French government
The explorer and pilot of Solar Impulse airplane has been selected by the French government as one of the representatives of civil society that addresses the G7, calling for brave policies that will turn... more
AerospaceRoscosmos, NASA and ESA to the rescue for the "Skybot" robot
New attempt to dock the Russian spacecraft "Soyuz" - VIDEO
On August 27 at 5:15 am Italian time (6:15 am Moscow time and 11:12 pm of the previous day for the United States, USA) a new attempt will be made to allow the docking of the Russian spaceship "Soyuz MS-14",... more
AccidentsPiper PA-28 airplane crashed in Switzerland
Also a baby among the three victims
Even a newborn baby among the three dead following the crash of the Piper PA-28 RT 201 Arrow IV plane, G-BVDH registration, on Mount Sempione, in Switzerland. Crashed from about 2000 meters above sea level... more
Civil aviationAlitalia: scheduled appointments in crisis
It is essential to clarify before a new Government
By the end of August, representatives of Delta Airlines, Ferrovie dello Stato (Italian State Railways), Atlantia and the Italian Treasury should meet in Atlanta to discuss the rescue of the Alitalia airline... more
AccidentsAirplane-helicopter collision in Mallorca: 7 dead including two children
The Spanish media: the most serious incident in the history of the Island
On Sunday, August 25th at around 1:35pm (local hour) 7 people died and two others were injured following to a collision in flight between the Bell 206L-3 Long Ranger III (D-HOTT registration) helicopter... more
AirlinesWet-lease: renting of aircraft of other companies to continue flying
The rights of passengers in the event of changing conditions
The "wet lease" refers to a type of rental contract, stipulated between two airlines, of an airplane comprising all ancillary services such as insurance, crew and maintenance. It generally resorts to "wet... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines expands its own network
Two new routes in Central America
Short news. Turkish Airlines continues to enhance its flight network. Flag carrier has launched scheduled connections to Mexico City along with Cancún. The services to both cities, the 18th and 19th destinations... more
Military aviationPortugal signs contract for five KC-390 aircraft
Deliveries are scheduled to start in 2023
The Portuguese Government and Embraer signed yesterday, at a ceremony held at industry's facility in Évora, a contract for the acquisition of five multi-mission airlifters KC-390. Additionally, services... more
ConferencesICAO: common approach crucial to solving Asia-Pacific's capacity constraints
The DGCA-APAC/56 conference will conclude in Kathmandu on 23 August 2019
The stage has been set for progress toward the resolution of Asia-Pacific’s aviation capacity constraints at the 56th Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation, Asia and Pacific Region (DGCA-APAC/56) i... more
AirlinesNew training equipment and technologies: LAT invests in the future
B-777/9 CEET to be delivered to Lufthansa Aviation Training in the 1Q2020
Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) is investing widely in new training equipment and further education of cabin crews this year. This includes the purchase of a new B-777/9 Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer... more
DefensePutin: "symmetrical response" to the US missile
China is also getting ready
The Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty was signed in Washington in 1987 by Ronald Reagan and Michail Gorbacev to put an end to the use of intermediate range nuclear missiles installed by the US and... more
DefenseNorth Korea does not bow to sanctions
Ri Yong-ho, Minister of Foreign Affairs: US made miscalculation
North Korea shows no failures in the face of heavy US sanctions to the point that Ri Yong-ho, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Democratic Republic, has come to say on August 23 that US Secretary... more