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DefenseTurkey: deliveries of the S-400 anti-aircraft missile system in 2019
Now the risk is that the tension with Washington rises
Despite the strong critics and the accusations made by the United States against Turkey, according to what the director of Rosoboronexport (the Russian state agency that deals with the export of defense... more
DefenseRussia: military exercise of Russian Air Force waiting for the Zapad 2018
Training activity involving 20 aircraft and helicopters
While waiting for the Zapad (West in Russian) 2018 exercise to take off, the Russian Air Force has carried out a training activity in Transbaikal in which both air combat and special forces attacks against... more
HelicoptersLeonardo: NH-90 Qatar contract now effective
Order booked; advance payment received. 2018 Group Guidance confirmed
Leonardo announces that it has made effective the contract, signed on March 14, 2018, for the supply of 28 NH-90 medium twin-engine multirole military helicopters to the Ministry of Defense of Qatar... more
AccidentsJunker Ju-52: crashed following a spin trajectory
This emerges from the preliminary Sisi report
The Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (SISI) has published a preliminary report on the incident involving the Junker Ju-52 aircraft on August 4 on the Piz Segnas, which crashed on the ground... more
AccidentsSweden: a Saab Gripen crashed after a bird strike
The pilot is saved and ejected, but a fire breaks out on the point of impact
A Saab JAS 39C Gripen aircraft from the Swedish Air Force crashed this morning in Möljeryd, at north of Kallinge airport after a bird strike. The pilot managed to eject, and after being recovered from... more
Military aviationIran: presented the "new" fighter plane
The Kowsar is identical to the dated US F-5F Tiger II -2 VIDEO
Through State television, Iran showed the "new" fighter plane produced entirely by the Tehran industry; they did so at the national defense industry fair in the presence of President Hassan Rouhani, who... more
ReportIndonesia asks to US and to EU to stop palm oil ban
Without this, they will stop the deliveries of Boeing and Airbus
Demanding to produce palm oil in exchange for the purchase of Boeing and Airbus aircraft is almost a blackmail, but this was the request of Indonesia to the United States and France -according to reports... more
ReportUS: a drone to hit the most dangerous terrorist in the world
With this the US military killed al-Asiri
Ibrahim al-Asiri -the number one terrorist wanted in the United States- was killed last year in Yemen by the Americans; so they reported yesterday "Fox News" and "Cbs News Monday" that had details and... more
CuriositiesStratolaunch: after 2020 the first launch of the carrier rocket
The maiden flight of Paul Allen's aircraft is still far
The space company of Paul Allen -Microsoft cofounder- revealed yesterday some details regarding the launch vehicle and the freight transport aircraft under development. Allen's Stratolaunch Systems Corp... more
AirlinesRyanair: stop at the negotiating table between Irish unions and airline
They work to find an agreement quickly
After the big number of strikes involving the low-cost airline Ryanair due to union demands, it seemed that an agreement had been reached with the Irish trade union to end the wave of abstentions from... more
Military aviationUs Navy works to make the F/A-18 Super Hornet fleet operational
Last year two out of three were on the ground due to precarious conditions
The US Navy would be making small steps forward to get back into perfect condition all its fleet of F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, after last year two out of three were not usable for technical or maintenance... more
IndustryIran: will the new fighter plane be presented on Wednesday?
It will probably an improved version of the Qaher F-313
On Wednesday during the celebration for the defense industry, Iran should present its new fighter plane, according to a statement by Brigadier General Amir Hatami to "Fars" who announced that "during the... more
IndustryWill be soon sign an a Russian-Indian agreement for the S-400s?
Moscow wants it despite the pressure from Washington
Although the trade relations between the United States and India are currently good, with the Government of Delhi buying and planning to buy many military equipment from Washington, Russia is trying to... more
IndustryRussia: soon the presentation of the new MiG-41 aircraft
The future fighter will be the backbone of the Russian air force
The Russian aerospace company Mikoyan would be working on a new fifth-generation air superiority aircraft that could replace the MiG-31. The name -as reported by "Tass"- would be MiG-41 and according to... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM: new CEO appointed
Benjamin Smith, former president and Chief Operating Officer of Air Canada
It confirm the anticipations of AVIONEWS more
Civil aviationGermany: "Angie Force One" will soon be supplied
Purchased an Aribus A-321 aircraft used by Lufthansa
Also German Chancellor Angela Merkel will have available from September -as writes "Dpa"- a personal State aircraft: an Airbus A-321. The palne in service since 2000 for the airline Lufthansa has spent... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes happy Summer holidays
The agency will re-open on Monday 20 after a week
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, collaborators, fans of social networks that will be closed next week for the summer, on the occasion of August 15, (Assumption).The press agency will then reopen... more
IndustryRussia: production of the An-124 Ruslan aircraft will resume for 2021
A completely new airplane modernized by Ilyushin
After Yuri Borisov -Russian Prime Minister- had talked at the end of July about the possibility of resuming production of the Antonov An-124 Ruslan heavy transport aircraft in Russia, more and more confirmations... more
Military aviationChina: a US Navy plane flying over the South China Sea has been removed
P-8A Poseidon was flying over the Spratly archipelago
A Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft of the US Navy was removed from the airspace above the Spratly islands by the Chinese authorities. To report it is "CNN" that had journalists on board the... more
DefenseBoeing: military sector towards the future but with an eye to the past
Constant profits thanks to the "old" F/A-18 and F-15
The defense sector of Boeing seemed to have undergone a major and deep crisis in which it seemed that its two F/A-18F Super Hornet and F-15 Eagle/Strike Eagle military aircraft were close to retirement,... more
AirlinesRyanair: Hell Friday because the strikes
55 thousand passengers will remain on the ground in most of Europe
"We apologize to our customers for unneeded strikes and we ask at the trade unions to negotiate". This is what Ryanair writes on "Twitter" where it launches accusation to the unions guilty to induce abstention... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport: Widerøe’s first flight from Bergen
The airline operates by a E-190E2 jet aircraft
Scandinavia’s largest regional airline Widerøe has today commenced flights between Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" ("LJLA") and Bergen in Norway.Widerøe operates a 114 seat E-190E2 jet aircraft on the... more
Civil aviationIata. Airplanes and results. Passenger demand accelerates in June
For international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for June showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 7.8% compared... more
AccidentsMünster Airport: Baron 58 crashed, 2 victims
The fact during a training flight. Closed the airport
Today at the Münster-Osnabrück International Airport a Beechcraft G-58 Baron -with PH-CJX brands- crashed during the landing killing the two people on board. The plane took off from Lelystad airport -... more
DefenseIndia: critics at the Government for the purchase of Boeing P-8I aircraft
The best offer would have been that of the Airbus A-319
The institution that control and examines Indian public spending (CAG) has accused the Minister of Defense and the Government of having violated the procurement processes in the acquisition of 8 P-8I Neptune... more
AirlinesCroatia Airlines: the agreement with the unions is sought
Today the Zagreb court will decide on the strike
The Zagreb court today will give a final opinion on the strike announced by the Croatia Airlines, after yesterday -reportedly reported by "N1"- this has ordered the suspension causing a series of criticisms... more
ReportMissile launch error: Spanish Typhoon plane stop flights in Estonia
Waiting to clarify the facts; the armament is still sought, unexploded
After an Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft training over the skies of Estonia accidentally left an AIM-120 air-to-air missile on Tuesday, the Spanish Air Force decided to stop the test and flights in the Baltic... more
IndustryUnited Kingdom: military exports doubled in 2017
The merit is the orders for the Typhoon
In the last year the defense exports of the United Kingdom have increased by 53% as evidenced by the numbers published by the government program for exports (DSO, Defense Security Organization). A turnover... more
Press releaseRyanair writes to the European transport unions, ITF and ETF
The complete version of the document - ATTACHMENT
We receive and publish the full text of the open letter "Stop social dumping in the air industry" at the top of the European institutions:Norbert Hofer, President of the Council of Transport Ministers,Violeta... more
AirportsIata. Steady passenger traffic growth of 6.7% at Europe’s airports during H1
Freight growth fading, but aircraft movements still up
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for June, Q2 & H1, revealing that during the first half of this year (H1), passenger traffic at Europe’s airports grew by a... more
Press releaseRyanair (2): cancelled 250 flights to/from Germany due to strike tomorrrow
"The customers informed on the options of the alternative flights"
The Irish low-cost airline Ryanair communicated that:"The VC (Vereinigung Cockpit) pilot union has called for a strike at Ryanair airports in Germany on Friday, 10th August 2018, forcing it to cancel 250... more
IndustryLeonardo: new orders for weather radars in 1H2018
Its Meteor family has been chosen by several customers
The state-of-the-art radars will be used for a variety of purposes including weather forecasting, air traffic control and environmental monitoring more
Press releaseVereinigung Cockpit announces 24-hour strike at Ryanair
The action besides in Germany, also in Belgium, Ireland and Sweden
Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) announced in a press-conference on Wednesday, August 08, 2018 that it will call up its Ryanair members for industrial action on Friday morning for 24 hours. The strike measure... more
ConferencesICAO Americas and Caribbean aviation security roadmap endorsed
The regional conference hosted by Panama, was opened by SG Liu
Stressing that it will align respective national and regional programmes and targets with ICAO’s new Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP), ICAO Secretary General (SG) Fang Liu is welcoming the recent e... more
IndustrySichuan Airlines takes delivery of its first A-350/900 aircraft
The carrier operates an all Airbus fleet
Sichuan Airlines has taken delivery of its first A-350/900 airplane leased from AerCap in Toulouse yesterday, becoming one of the first Chinese mainland operators via leasing to take delivery of this twin-engine... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm: Air Canada's number 2 will lead the Group?
Benjamin Smith, probable successor to Janaillac
The decision on the successor of Jean-Marc Janaillac in Air France-Klm could be close, because -as reported by "Le Monde"- Benjamin Smith could be named soon. The nomination committee could therefore have... more
IndustryIndonesia and Boeing: strategic partnership
The minister visited the US this month
The Trade Ministry seeks to enhance strategic partnerships with the US, including with one of the world`s largest aircraft manufacturers Boeing, which is expected to be mutually beneficial to both parties.Trade... more
CargoAirplanes and results. Freight growth slowdown continues in June
IATA released data for global cargo markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.7% in June 2018, compared to the... more
AirportsBrief. Podgorica and Tivat airports soon privatized
Montenegro: concession for a period from 25 to 30 years
Brief from the world. The Montenegrin government recently adopted the information on the concession of the Podgorica and Tivat airports, currently State-owned. The Infrastructure Minister, Osman Nurkovic,... more
DiscussionsThe future of Leonardo in the hands of Fincantieri
Profumo and his countdown
Leonardo and Fincantieri, two companies with different interests that will risk to become competitors in the defense sector. The agreement signed -that waiting to be approved by the respective governments-... more
HelicoptersRussia sure to win to equip India with a new helicopter
111 light naval aircraft required for the navy at low-cost
Russia will participate at the tender launched by the Indian armed forces for the provision of 111 light multipurpose navy helicopters, with the aim and expectation of winning beating the competition of... more
AirportsInvestment air base modernization in Albania
According to the NATO spokesperson
The investment of EUR 51 million, only for the first phase, will serve to modernize the Albanian air base in Kucova, in the south-east of the country. NATO spokesperson Piers Cazalet said it in an interview... more
IndustryAir China receives its first A-350/900 aircraft
Among the first customers of mainland China to have ordered the model
Air China has taken delivery of its first A-350/900 aircraft in Toulouse today. The national flag carrier is among the first Chinese mainland customers to order and take ownership of the twin-engine widebody... more
ReportEstonia: Spanish Typhoon aircraft "accidental" fires missile
No consequences, but suspended exercises
A Spanish Air Force's Eurofighter Typhoon fighter plane "accidentally" yesterday afternoon fired an air-to-air missile AIM-120 -made by Raytheon and used by all NATO forces and not only- during an exercise... more
HelicoptersSaab receives order for systems for Dhruv helicopter
Deliveries will begin during 2019
Saab has received a follow-on order from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the IDAS-2 self-protection suite for the Indian Army’s Dhruv helicopter. The order amounts to approximately MSEK 350.The o... more
Military aviationNorth Korea: 1650 aircraft that would be unusable in case of war
Air Force greater than the US one, but with airplanes of the 50s
According to the numbers it might think that North Korea would be able to crush South Korea and even the United States with its number of aircraft, given that the Pyongyang Air Force had 1650 airplanes... more
IndustryAgreement for Vitrociset acquisition
Signed between Fincantieri and Mer Mec
Fincantieri, one of world’s leaders in shipbuilding, and Mer Mec, world reference in measuring trains and safety systems –company belonging to the Angel group of Vito Pertosa, a high-tech industrial pla... more
DefenseTaiwan: new cruise missile should hit China
All Air Force planes can already transport it
With China increasing its political pressure on Taiwan, the small State of the island of Formosa has decided to add to its arsenal a cruise missile that gives the possibility to the Air Force to hit the... more
AirportsFrankfurt (2): airport resumed activities
Many flights cancelled following the temporary closure of T1
As reported by the Frankfurt airport police, Germany's main airport has resumed full operational activity after area A of Terminal 1 was evacuated and closed due to a man who had evaded security controls;... more
AirportsHeathrow: it's unacceptable waiting 2 hours for passport control
Hard words of the British Airways CEO to the May Government
Two hours in a row to pass the passport checks at Heathrow International Airport, in London, are to be considered unacceptable and absurd for British Airways CEO Alex Cruz, who sent a letter to "The Times"... more