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AerospaceEC to acquire TAS' technology to respond to distress signals
To develop and build an operational ground station
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33 %), has won a contract from the European Commission (EC) to develop and build an operational ground station on La Reunion... more
Military aviationLeonardo participates with Eurofighter aircraft to competition announced by Bulgaria
The proposal presented for acquisition, training, assistance and weapons
Italy and Leonardo submitted last October 1st ((but the industry communicates it only today) their offer to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence in response to the recent Request for Proposal for the acquisition... more
PeopleThree new appointments for Air Italy
They are two women and a man
Air Italy announces that Elisabeth Milton has been appointed Vice President Sales and Distribution, Nicola Pozzati has been appointed Chief Human Resources and Organization Officer and Simona Paccioretti... more
Airports"JFK" airport: 13 billion for the construction of two new terminals
Infrastructure expansion and modernization program
The "John F. Kennedy" Airport in New York will soon see the opening of the construction sites that will bring the airport to expand its facilities, through the construction of two new terminals, an improved... more
DefenseIndia and Russia signed the agreement for the S-400
What will do the United States?
India and Russia have signed the 5.5 billion dollar agreement for the acquisition of 5 S-400 Triumf air defense missile systems; signature that arrived today during the meeting between Indian Prime Minister... more
IndustryJapan: the F-2 substitute will be a totally new aircraft
Possible participation in the "Tempest" program?
Japan could develop a combat aircraft autonomously to replace the Mitsubishi F-2 -the Japanese version of the US F-16-, since the Defense Ministry refused Lockheed Martin's proposal for the F-22, by Boeing... more
AccidentsRussia. MiG-29 aircraft crashes due to failure
Save the two pilots who have been ejected -VIDEO
This morning a Russian MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter aircraft crashed near Moscow in a forest close to the village of Dmitrovskoye, due to a problem with the control system that forced the pilots to eject after... more
DefenseUSA: which helicopter will replace the Black Hawk? We will know max in 2023
Two-way competition between Bell and Sikorsky-Boeing
The US military released a document on October 3 that calls for the presentation of prototypes to fly by 2023 of future reconnaissance and attack helicopters to replace the UH-60 Black Hawk and the AH-64... more
AirlinesEmirates: works at Dubai airport will cancel 1/3 of the flights
45 days of closure of a track for the remaking of the asphalt
The 45-day closure scheduled from April 16th to May 30th 2019 of the south runway of Dubai International Airport to allow the redoing of the asphalt and the ground lighting will force Emirates to reduce... more
Civil aviationAircraft. USA: today Trump signs new civil aviation act
A new regulation will be drawn up by the FAA
The United States President Donald Trump will sign today the act that will give the police and armed forces the ability to take down drones (UAVs, unmanned aerial vehicles) considered threatening for national... more
AirportsHeathrow Airport: in March hearing against the construction of the third runway
Appeals lodged by local associations and environmentalists
A hearing will be held in march at the London Court to assess the appeals filed against the project for the construction of a new runway -the third- at Heathrow Airport, approved by the UK government with... more
Civil aviationNorway: biofuel will be mandatory since 2020
The cost of fuel will rise but it permit to contain emissions
The decision of the Norwegian Ministry for Climate and Environment is set to be discussed as it will force carriers to use more environmentally friendly fuels and blended with biofuels from 2020. A maneuver... more
Civil aviationFedEx: problem in the number of pilots for the carrier
Proposed to remain to those who should retire
The FedEx freight company is trying to keep employees in service who should retire next year, offering them a bonus of $ 40,000 and more than $ 110,000 a year to continue piloting aircraft waiting for... more
Science and technologyJoint education initiative announced by Airbus Foundation and Esa
The competition from October 4 to next March 16
The Airbus Foundation, the European Space Agency (ESA) and Autodesk are teaming up to launch the “Moon Camp”, an inspirational and educational on-line competition to spark the next generation’s interest in Sc... more
AirportsDubai Airports: stop at the expansion plan of the second airport
$ 36 billion works postponed to a date to be allocated
The expansion of the "Al Maktoum" airport in Dubai -the second of the city- would have been postponed and deferred to a date to be allocated, although the goal was to get it to manage 120 million passengers... more
ReportNetherlands: cyber-attack at Opac by Russian
Probably agents of the military intelligence service
The Minister of Defense of Netherlands Ank Bijleveld, has accused Russia of attempting in April -but announced today- to perpetrate a cyber attack against the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical... more
ReportSpain: strike of 60,000 workers from three airports over the week-end
Huge inconveniences for air transport
Workers at the airports of Tenerife, Malaga and Gran Canaria are in the process of starting a strike during this week-end to demand better working conditions and a higher salary. In total there should... more
Civil aviationA4E-IATA: re-negotiating concession agreement airports in Portugal
Charges applied today by the national airport operator (ANA) criticized
Airlines for Europe (A4E) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have called on the Portuguese government to improve the prospects for lower airport charges at Portuguese airports by re-negotiating... more
ConferencesAirports call on EU to focus on sustainability and consumer interest
During an European Aviation Summit organized by Austrian Presidency
EU Transport Ministers, EU institutions and stakeholders from the aviation sector are meeting in Vienna for a European Aviation Summit, organized by the EU Austrian Presidency. The event is the opportunity... more
AerospaceTAS and OHB for the ESA program Plato
Signed a contract for the detection and observation of exoplanets
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announced today that it has signed a contract with OHB System for the new ESA program PLATO (PLAnetary Transits and... more
HelicoptersPhoto. 100,000 flight hours for the H-225M helicopter
The model used for military missions worldwide
The H-225M, with 88 aircraft currently in service in six countries across the globe, has surpassed the 100,000 flight hour milestone, following its first delivery to the French Air Force in 2006. The aircraft... more
ConferencesPlanes-environment (2). ICAO urges States to engage in "CORSIA" implementation
The declarations by its Council President Aliu
The sustainability of international civil aviation is a key priority for ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) and its States today, and governments worldwide greatly appreciate how aviation’s a... more
PeopleAir Italy. Rossen Dimitrov appointed new Chief Operations Officer
He replaces Neil Mills, who leaves the carrier for personal reasons
Air Italy announces that Rossen Dimitrov, who joined its top executive team as Chief Customer Experience Officer in April, today has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer of the airline with immediate... more
Civil aviationAircraft and environment. IATA: aviation marks ten years of emissions strategy
And reaffirms carbon commitments; a four pillar plan
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined air transport businesses and associations to reaffirm its commitment to a sustainable future as the aviation industry marked ten years since agreeing... more
DefenseIndia: Rafale aircraft will be a game changer
Important purchase to maintain the balance with China
Chief of Staff of the Indian Air Force Birender Singh Dhanoa, spoke about recent acquisitions of Dassault Rafale aircraft from France and the S-400 air defense missile systems from Russia, which will serve... more
AirlinesIberia: the courage to change to revive the air carrier
CEO Luis Gallego spoke about this
After having closed the last semester with a revenue of 2.31 billion and with an operating result of 102 million Euro, an increase of 17.24% compared to last year, which already had a +36.7 compared to... more
AerospaceSpatial exploration. Russia gets out of the US lunar program
NASA assures that it has never received a criticism about it
At the 69th International Congress of Astronautics in Germany, the Roscosmos Director of International Cooperation Dmitry Loskutov stated that the Deep Space Gateway project is not interested in Russia,... more
IndustrySudan: collision on the runway between two military aircraft
Unknown the number of people involved - VIDEO
At the Khartoum Airport in Sudan, two National Air Force transport aircraft collided, probably after landing. In fact an Antonov An-32 hit an An-26. The reason for the accident is not known and also the... more
AirlinesRyanair. Jacobs: "Soon agreements with all the unions"
The carrier would seem to be on the ropes
After the announcement on the cut of the profits for the fiscal year that will end by 12% in March 2019 compared to previous forecasts, Ryanair's Chief Marketing Officer Kenny Jacobs said yesterday that... more
ReportIndonesia: after the earthquake and tsunami also a volcanic eruption
Air traffic diverted on other routes for safety -VIDEO
The number of victims caused by the earthquake and tsunami that hit the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia rose to 1407, but is destined to rise as well as that related to damage and displaced persons. The... more
IndustryLeonardo's third edition of the "Compliance Council"
Moving towards an integrated Group compliance
The topics related to ethical culture, transparency and compliance with regulations in all areas of business have been at the heart of Leonardo's "Compliance Council", an annual event now arrived at its... more
ReportGermany: proposal for a "work-to-rule" for airport employees
Protest to be extended to 12 other European countries
A "singular" strike is what is urging the Green union in Germany, which asks airport employees and trade unions of 12 other European countries to organize a symbolic protest against precariousness, asking... more
AirlinesThe insolvency of Alitalia according to the Germans
Attendism that harms the carrier
The future of the air transport market in Italy will be decided in the short term, especially at the end of the month with the expiry of the extraordinary administration of Alitalia and in December with... more
AirlinesAirplanes and people. Air France continues to lose management figures
The human resources manager resigns
An internal e-mail from the French press announced the resignation of Air France's human resources manager Gilles Gateau, who will be replaced ad interim by Patrice Tizon. A new problem for the CEO of... more
IndustryRussia: requirements for the engine of the new aircraft have been unveiled
It should allow you to stay in flight for 30 hours
Some Russian press sources have leaked some rumors concerning the requirements of the United Engine Corporation (ODK) for the construction of the propulsion engine of the future stealth strategic bombing... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and technology. IATA: more information, automation, control and privacy
But human touch still important, according to a survey
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2018 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), which showed that passengers are looking to new technology to give them more control,... more
IndustryEasa and Faa certify long-range capability for A-321neo plane
The aircraft can operate up to three Act
Readiness to start “Long Range” (LR) operations with launch customers of the most capable and flexible A-321neo version to date –the A-321LR airplane– has moved a significant step closer with recent joint E... more
Civil aviationPrimera Air failure (2): flights no longer repayable
Discontinued activities for the Scandinavian carrier
After the failure of the Primera Air carrier, Roberta Fichera, spokesperson for AirHelp Italia, explains what the passengers who fly with the airline should know:"Primera Air has confirmed the end of all... more
AirportsPlanes and environment. Global climate action by airports up 25% last year
Collective reduction of more than 347,000 tonnes of CO2 achieved in the past year
At the "Global Sustainable Aviation Summit" in Geneva today, Airports Council International provided an update on the latest developments among the community of 246 airports currently in the global carbon m... more
AirlinesPrimera Air: new failure of an European carrier
Bankruptcy declared yesterday
New failure for an European carrier. To close the activities is the mixed charter and low-cost company Primera Air that brought the books to the Court yesterday, announcing at the same time the suspension... more
Civil aviationAircraft. USA: today or tomorrow a act to reorganize the FAA
Difficult to imagine new standards for the space between the seats
Between today and tomorrow, the Senate of United States will vote an act which reorganize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), refinancing it for five years and giving it back tasks that had been... more
DefenseUSA: from March 2020 in production the new nuclear bomb for airplanes
Certifications for the F-35 will also begin
After the tests carried out in June to verify the capabilities of the latest update of the B61-12 gravity nuclear bomb, the "new" weapon will be mass produced starting in March 2020 in order to extend... more
IndustryBoeing-Embraer: production line of KC-390 aircraft will move in the USA?
It would be a step towards the definitive absorption of the Brazilian company
Aerospace companies Boeing and Embraer that recently signed an agreement to set up a joint-venture -awaiting the approval of the Brazilian parliament- would be negotiating to produce the KC-390 military... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA: transport supports jobs and economic activity
Key facts and figures -ATTACHMENT
The global air transport sector supports 65.5 million jobs and $2.7 trillion in global economic activity, according to new research released today by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG). The report,... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and photo. AH fully operational as UK MFTS aircraft service provider
Completion of delivery marked end of this phase of the MFTS contract
Airbus Helicopters (AH) completion of delivery of 29 Helionix-equipped H-135s and three Helionix, hoist-equipped H-145s earlier this year, marked the end of the delivery phase of the MFTS contract. Today,... more
IndustryLufthansa Group expands A-320neo aircraft fleet
The carrier orders 24+3 planes
Lufthansa Group has converted 27 A-320neo Family options into firm orders. Following a decision by the company’s supervisory board, the Group signed for an additional 24 A-320neo and three A-321neo aircraft. T... more
Sport aviationBalloons. 62nd Coupe Aeronautique: Poland 2 is the winner
The final ranking of the "Gordon Bennett"
A Polish team has flown their gas balloon 1145.29km from Bern, Switzerland without touching down, achieving the furthest distance from take-off and winning the "2018 Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett".... more
Civil aviationEU-LAC project office in Costa Rica inaugurated by Violeta Bulc
The EU enhances cooperation on civil aviation with Latin America and the Caribbean
The EU-LAC project (EU – Latin America and Caribbean Cooperation on Civil Aviation), officially opened in the last days its field office in the Latin America and Caribbean region, in the presence of E... more
IndustryQatar Airways grows its A-350/1000 aircraft fleet
The carrier has upsized five /900 units
Qatar Airways has upsized five A-350/900 airplanes currently on order to the bigger /1000 version. The amended order reinforces carrier’s position as the A-350/1000 largest customer with a fleet of... more
PeopleSaab: new head of market area North America
The company has appointed Erik Smith from October 1, 2018
Saab has appointed Erik Smith as the new head of the Market Area North America, effective from the 1 October 2018. Currently President and CEO of SDAS (Saab Defense and Security USA LLC) he also assumed... more