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AirlinesAmerican Airlines asks pilots to save fuel
It is scarce at small and medium-sized airports
The air carrier American Airlines asked its pilots yesterday, July 26, 2021, to save as much fuel as possible, a request that might seem unusual but has very specific reasons. Delays in deliveries of fuel... more
DefenseBiden confirms US troops withdrawal from Iraq by the end of 2021
During a summit with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi
American President Joe Biden has made it known in the last few hours how the United States combat mission in Iraq will end by the end of this 2021, consequently the withdrawal of the stars and stripes... more
AirlinesEuropean Parliament. Question on restriction of competition in the provision of groundhandling services at airports in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic
By Ignazio Corrao
"Parliamentary questions21 July 2021 Priority question for written answer P-003685/2021to the CommissionRule 138Ignazio Corrao (Verts/ALE) Subject: Restriction of competition in the provision of groundhandling... more
AirportsState aid. EC approves Italian scheme to compensate airports and ground-handling operators
For EUR 800m for the damage suffered due to the coronavirus outbreak
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €800 million Italian scheme to compensate airports and ground-handling operators for the damage suffered due to the coronavirus outbreak a... more
AerospaceBoeing releases first sustainability report
Charting path to sustainable aerospace; four key pillars -ATTACHMENT
Boeing released yesterday its first Sustainability Report. In this document, the company shares its vision for the future of sustainable aerospace, establishes broad sustainability goals and highlights... more
AirlinesAirbus vs Boeing for future ITA planes
Air carrier will increase aircraft by 2025
The debut of the ITA carrier (Italy air transport) also represents a very open challenge between Airbus and Boeing, as far as the fleet is concerned. The take-off is scheduled for next October and the... more
Fair and showsAircraft and events. "Oshkosh 2021" from today, on July 26 to August 1st
The statistics of the edition 2019
For 51 weeks a year, EAA is an international community of more than 240,000 members that nurtures the spirit of flight through a worldwide network of chapters, outreach programs, and other events.But for... more
IndustryFincantieri: world's first oceangoing hydrogen-powered cruise ship
With MSC and Snam will conduct feasibility study to examine requirements
Today the Cruise Division of MSC Group, Fincantieri and Snam announced the signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly determine the conditions for the design and construction of what would... more
Fair and showsGazprom and Russian Helicopters signed a cooperation agreement
To supply the first off-shore aircraft in the Country
Vitaly Markelov, Deputy Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Andrey Boginsky, Director General of Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement... more
Fair and showsRostec will supply 50 Mi-8AMT helicopters to UTair
The agreement signed at "MAKS" assumes delivery at the beginning of 2022
Russian Helicopters Holding (part of Rostec State Corporation) during the "MAKS-2021 International Aviation and Space Show" (July 20-25) agreed with ‘’UTair Helicopter Services’’ about 50 Mi-8AMT helicop... more
Defense"Maks 2021", innovative simulator for Su-57E aircraft presented
These planes are fifth generation models
During the 2021 edition of “Maks”, the Sukhoi Design Bureau presented for the first time ever an innovative flight simulator with virtual reality (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). The dev... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. IAG asks EU more time for Iberia-Air Europa operation
Still doubts about the acquisition of the Spanish airline
International Airlines Group (IAG) has contacted the EU Commission in the last few hours to request more time regarding the acquisition of the air carrier Air Europa by another Spanish company, Iberia... more
Fair and showsRostec and Russian Post to launch drones test operation for cargo delivery
JSC Russian Helicopters has presented its new project the BAS-200 helicopter at "MAKS-2021"
Russian Helicopters Holding of Rostec State Corporation has signed an agreement with Russian Post on the use of unmanned aircraft (drones) in the Chukotka Autonomous District.The signing ceremony took... more
AirportsIATA. Passengers confident in onboard safety, continue to support mask-wearing
According to a survey conducted in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that based on its latest passenger survey conducted in June, most air travellers are confident about the safety of air travel and support mask-wearing... more
AirlinesEmbraer: aircraft deliveries in 2Q21
The firm order backlog totaled USD 15.9 billion
Embraer delivered a total of 34 jets in the second quarter of 2021, of which 14 were commercial aircraft and 20 were executive jets (12 light and eight large). As of June 30, the firm order backlog totaled... more
Fair and showsRussian Helicopters presents new Ka-226T at "MAKS-2021"
Serial production of the "Climber" model is planned to start in 2022
JSC Russian Helicopters has presented the Ka-226T "Climber" helicopter at the "MAKS-2021 International Aviation and Space Salon" (July 20-25 in Zhukovsky). The new model is the latest variant in the Ka-226... more
DefenseRussian commercial offer for 21 Mig-29 airplanes to India
Asian nation is considering whether to accept the delivery
In the last few hours, the presentation of a commercial offer by Russia to India has been completed, specifically 21 Mig-29 military aircraft that Moscow will manufacture on behalf of the armed forces... more
AerospaceAvio, Vega E: new contract signed with ESA
For worth of EUR 118.8 million
In the ESA ESRIN headquarters of Frascati (near Rome), the CEO of Avio Giulio Ranzo and the ESA Director of Space Transportation Daniel Neuenschwander have signed a Euro 118.8 million contract which ensures... more
Civil aviationFirst A-350 airplane delivered from its widebody completion & delivery centre in China
To China Eastern Airlines
Airbus has delivered the first A-350 airplane from its widebody completion & delivery centre in Tianjin (C&DC), China, taking additional steps in the expansion of its global footprint and long-term strategic... more
HelicoptersBell begins manufacturing UH-1Y helicopter
For the first international operator
Bell Textron Inc company has restarted UH-1Y Venom helicopter production for the first international operator. Crestview Aerospace has completed manufacturing the first of eight cabins at the Crestview... more
AerospaceTelespazio Germany: contract to deliver satellite operations services to ESA
As part of a consortium of European industries
Telespazio Germany, a subsidiary of Telespazio –a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%)– has joined forces with Serco, Deimos Spain and CS Communications and Systems Germany, to provide sup... more
Fair and shows"Maks 2021". Rostec presents Mi-171A3, Ka-32A11M and Ansat-M helicopters
The event began today will continue until next Sunday
JSC Russian Helicopters, part of State Corporation Rostec, presents several brand new civil helicopters at the "MAKS-2021 air show" (July 20-25). Visitors to the International Aviation and Space Salon... more
AerospaceOn July 20, 1969, man landed on the Moon
NASA's unforgettable Apollo 11 Mission
One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. Everyone knows these words spoken on July 20, 1969, exactly 52 years ago, by Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the Moon. The story is known... more
Aerospacee-Geos-Isi: partnership to form Earth observation satellite constellation
The industries will be able to offer existing customer base an expansion through the access to world class intelligence gathering assets
Two global industries in Geospatial and Earth Observation data and services, e-GEOS, an Italian Space Agency (ASI- 20%) and Telespazio (80%) company, and ISI (ImageSat International), a world reference... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Solar Impulse’s legacy taken one step further
The H-55 is the technological spin-off of the project
When they achieved the first solar electric flight around the world in Solar Impulse 2 airplane, Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg had to take turns in the single-seater cockpit for weight considerations.... more
AirportsEuropean Parliament. Question on EC’s role in safeguarding personal freedom and ensuring sensible use of the "Green pass"
By Susanna Ceccardi
"Parliamentary questions 14 July 2021 Priority question for written answer P-003562/2021to the Commission Rule 138Susanna Ceccardi (ID) Subject: the Commission’s role in safeguarding personal freedom and... more
AerospaceChina-Egypt cooperation agreement on space and aviation
The signing by the two foreign ministers
China and Egypt may seem like two Nations with few points in common and instead the collaboration agreement signed in the last hours by Beijing and Cairo testifies to the exact opposite (read also the... more
AirlinesChaos in Portuguese airports for handling strike
Groundforce employees started protest
Portuguese air transport is facing complicated hours to say the least. The strike called by the employees of Groundforce, a company that deals with ground assistance in Lusitanian airports, resulted in... more
AerospaceItalian Air Force signs agreements with Thales Alenia Space and CNR
Important contract on Human Space Flight - VIDEO
Two fundamental collaboration agreements were signed on Thursday 15 July 2021 in Rome, at the Aviator's House, to enhance the skills of the Air Force in the aerospace field, especially in the field... more
IndustryFincantieri: "Most attractive employer" in Universum ranking
The Group receives the award for its reference market for the third year in a row
Fincantieri continues to rank as the "Most Attractive Employer" in the "Manufacturing, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering" sector according to Universum, the Swedish company that certifies the most... more