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Finance and economyAircraft and transport. Covid-19. IATA: airlines facing rapid cash burn
The Association published new analysis -ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published new analysis showing that airlines may burn through $61 billion of their cash reserves during the second quarter ending 30 June 2020, while... more
DefenseThe US deploys Patriot batteries in Iraq
The distance confrontation between the US and Iran does not stop
Baghdad authorities have announced that following the launch of a missile launch campaign from Iran to US and Iraqi military targets that began in January, the "United States deployed Patriot missile batteries... more
IndustryBoeing receives P-8A Poseidon aircraft contract
From US Navy for $1.5 bn -DATA SHEET
The US Navy awarded Boeing a $1.5 billion production contract for the next 18 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The agreement includes eight airplanes for the US Navy, six ones for the Republic of Korea Navy and... more
IndustryIs Leonardo interested in Caio?
The CEO role of the Italian largest aerospace company likes to many
Intense days for the government which, committed on the one hand to the epidemic and its economic and financial consequences on the Italian country, must also bring to an end some important dossiers such... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport: weekly traffic figures for March 23-29
Passengers 118,965, -90,7%
Frankfurt Airport: weekly traffic figures for March 23-29.The highlights are:Passenger repatriation flights continueCargo traffic secures vital global supply chains Cargo figures stabilize Strong demand f... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. London Heliport announces temporary closure
With immediate effect and until half of April
The coronavirus pandemic is having a severe impact on commercial travel and the general aviation industry.The London Heliport in Battersea, South London has been working closely with all relevant authorities... more
IndustryAircraft: series production of PD-14 turbofans has started
Intended for the new MS-21/300 short and medium range narrow-body -VIDEO
The executive director of the Russian Rostec, Oleg Yevtushenko, has announced that the serial production of the PD-14turbofan for the Russian Irkut MS-21/300 (or MC-21) aircraft has started. Previously... more
IndustryPhoto. A-330 plane realises new face mask supplies
To support Europe’s fight against COVID-19
Photo. Airbus has deployed a new air-bridge flight between Europe and China to deliver additional face mask supplies to France, Germany, Spain and United Kingdom health systems in support of the COVID-19... more
Civil aviationCovid-19: European Parliament approves crucial EU support measures
Adottate tre proposte urgenti
As part of the EU’s joint response to the COVID-19 outbreak, MEPs almost unanimously adopted three urgent proposals in an extraordinary plenary session, on Thursday.The urgent measures to help people a... more
Civil aviationICAO leaders welcome G20 calls for global response to COVID-19
This pandemic serves as “a powerful reminder of our interconnectedness and vulnerabilities"
ICAO’s Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano and Secretary General Fang Liu the G20 leaders’ statement on COVID-19 yesterday, including its underscoring of how this unprecedented pandemic serves as... more
ReportRussia: wave of false bomb alarms on airliners
Anonymous messages also threaten courts, malls and airports
The most recent threats involved 11 airliners, a Russian security source reports it. Only yesterday anonymous messages announcing bombs related to two passenger aircraft en route from Moscow to Ekaterinburg... more
Civil aviationIATA: European airlines revenue losses mount
Urgent Government support required
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) strengthened its call for urgent action from European governments to provide financial relief to airlines. The latest IATA scenario for potential revenue... more
DefenseMoscow will test the new 3M22 Zircon hypersonic missile in the spring
Powerful anti-ship weapon designed for the dominion of the seas
"Hypersonic speed, invulnerability to anti-missile defense systems and enormous attack potential": this is how the Russians define this new armament, the "promising" 3M22 Zircon (or Tsirkon) anti-ship... more
AerospaceAirbus completes In Orbit Commissioning of CHEOPS
The industry has received confirmation from ESA
Airbus has received confirmation from ESA (European Space Agency) of a successful end to the In Orbit Commissioning (IOC) of CHEOPS after the IOC review. This critical phase was performed by the industry... more
IndustryFincantieri: stoppage of production activity further extended
An agrement signed with unions
Despite having already implemented all the necessary measures to ensure the safety of its employees, Fincantieri has decided to further extend the work stoppage in all its Military and Cruise Vessels... more
Press releaseAircraft. CJ EU on refund to passengers who reserve with travel agency
A judge of the place of departure will be to resolve in case of long delay
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJ EU) reports today that "Ms Libuše Králová entered into a package travel contract with a Czech travel agency consisting of, first, carriage by air between Pr... more
AirlinesAlitalia: 3.5m of protective face masks to arrive this evening from China
Since 15 March the airline has carried 60,000 passengers, of which 15,000 on board 140 special flights
Alitalia’s AZ 9478 cargo flight from Shanghai will land in Rome-Fiumicino airport tonight at 9:45 pm, with over 3.5 million of protective face masks stowed. The medical equipment will be sorted in the n... more
AerospaceRoscosmos: no postponement to the return by the cosmonauts Expedition 62 from ISS
Despite the quarantine taking place in Kazakhstan, landing area
According to the Russian press reports today, the national space agency Roscosmos does not consider it appropriate to postpone the return of the Expedition 62 crew from the International Space Station... more
IndustryAirbus adapts aircraft wing production activity
In COVID-19 environment
Airbus is supporting efforts globally to tackle the COVID-19 crisis. The Company has carried out extensive work in coordination with its social partners to ensure the health and safety of its employees... more
Finance and economyAVIO: 2019 results
Net income and cash growth continue -ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA reviewed and approved yesterday the statutory and consolidated financial statements of Avio SpA at December 31, 2019.The hightlights are:Net Revenues: Euro 368.7 million... more
CargoIATA: cargo bottlenecks could put lives at risk
Urgent Government action required
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its members renewed their call to governments to take urgent measures to ensure that vital air cargo supply lines remain open, efficient and effective.... more
AirlinesAlitalia will operate tomorrow special flights from Dublin, Cairo and Belgrade
To repatriate over 900 Italian citizens
In coordination with the Crisis Unit of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Alitalia continues to organize special flights in order to repatriate Italian citizens, especially students and young workers,... more
Civil aviationICAO: improved coordination and awareness urged
As COVID-19 impacts continue to be felt worldwide
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) has issued new COVID-19 calls to governments globally, urging improved coordination with aircraft operators on the current air services updates and flight... more
Civil aviationIATA thanks Governments for support
But more need to step up
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the support of those governments around the world that have provided financial relief to airlines and urged other governments to follow suit... more
Civil aviationCovid. Support is needed for the Russian aviation industry
Ivanov: "Our airlines are suffering colossal losses"
The head of the Russian presidential administration Sergei Ivanov reported yesterday: the national civil aviation requires large-scale support due to the coronavirus pandemic. "The time is serious. Our... more
UAS-DronesLeonardo extends its training services capabilities to rotorcraft UAS
Comprehensive mission planning package development launched for the AWHERO RUAS
he Company has recently obtained an Authorized Training Organization Certificate for UAS released by Italian ENAC more
CargoAeromexico uses passengers aircraft for cargo
The first flight from Mexico City to Frankfurt by a B-787/9 plane with 15 tons
Due to the health contingency and, supporting the continuity of economies and businesses, Aeromexico uses part of its grounded fleet for cargo-only through its airfreight division, Aeromexico Cargo.At... more
AirlinesAlitalia: 2 million protective face masks transported
From Brazil for delivering in Piedmont
Two million protective face masks arrived at Rome-Fiumicino airport yesterday morning at 6:23 am on board Alitalia flight AZ 675 from Sao Paulo (Brazil). The shipment, which weighs 5.7 tons, will be delivered... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Iata: deeper revenue hit from COVID-19
Slower recovery -ATTACHMENT
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) updated its analysis of the revenue impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global air transport industry. Owing to the severity of travel restrictions... more
Civil aviationICAO Council underscores vital role of air transport to worldwide post-crisis recovery
The declarations by its President Salvatore Sciacchitano
The ICAO Council is urging States, international organizations and financial institutions to consider the critical importance of civil aviation to the recovery of the worldwide economy after COVID-19,... more