Civil aviationACH-160 helicopter delivered
To a Brazilian customer -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the world's first ACH-160 (premium version of the H-160 model) to a customer in Brazil on the eve of the 17th edition of the "Annual Latin American Business Aviation... more
AirportsFraport: results during the first half 2022
The company sees dynamic passenger growth
Following the widespread lifting of pandemic-related travel restrictions, the airports across the Fraport Group recorded a strong rebound in passenger traffic. Some of Fraport’s Greek airports serving h... more
DefenseChina-Taiwan tensions: Beijing's maxi drill
More than 100 fighter jets and helicopters and 10 naval vessels engaged in the island's waters
China said more than 100 military aircraft and helicopters and 10 warships took part in military exercises held in six specific areas off Taiwan's coast around the island. Among the armed forces assets... more
Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: strong passenger demand continues in June
Total, domestic and international traffic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for June 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel remains strong. Total traffic in June 2022 (measured in revenue passenger... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes happy Summer holidays to everyone
The agency will be closed from tomorrow and will reopen on Monday 22
AVIONEWS communicates its subscribers, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed from tomorrow on Friday August 12, on the occasion of the Summer holidays.The agency will reopen regularly... more
AirlinesRussian air carriers are disassembling planes
Forced by economic sanctions because they are short of spare parts
The flag carrier Aeroflot, like all other Russian air carriers, is reportedly disassembling some planes to make sure it has spare parts. A phenomenon started by the economic sanctions imposed by the international... more
AirlinesQantas will employ managers in handling
Airline seeks volunteers to drive vehicles and handle baggage at airport
Australian flag carrier Qantas has asked its managers to work for three months as baggage handlers. An initiative aimed at limiting inconveniences resulting from staff shortages. The German airport company... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Russia enlists more soldiers
Gathered over 40 new volunteer units to participate in conflict against Kiev
Moscow is proceeding with the enlistment of fighters to be sent to Ukraine. These are mostly inhabitants in the outlying regions of the Federation, residing in rural areas more than in cities, and with... more
AirlinesFincantieri: new incoming managers
Outgoing top figures to strengthen Group and pursue new goals
A batch of freshly appointed new managers at Fincantieri Group, which specializes in the naval and defense sectors, is under way. Drawing the team is Chief Executive Officer Pierroberto Folgiero, who... more
DefenseTaiwan: China continues military exercise
Aircraft and ships engaged in anti-submarine drills and assault in Taiwan Strait
Means of Beijing's Air Force and Navy are conducting anti-submarine attack and assault demonstration actions in the Taiwan Strait. The Chinese Armed Forces exercises were expected to end on Sunday,... more
AirlinesITA Airways: the crux of privatization
Italian Government could choose best offer by August 31
After the announcement by current Prime Minister Mario Draghi that his government will take up the privatization procedure of the national airline ITA Airways, there are some crux to be solved first to... more
AirlinesChina-Taiwan: airlines modify flight routes
Chinese military exercises hamper transport between Southeast and Northeast Asia
The maxi military exercise initiated by China, involving hundreds of aircraft and dozens of armed forces ships and boats, is causing considerable disruption, hindering sea and air transportation between... more
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Why summer 2022 fares in the US are higher than in 2019
Inflation is driving up air travel prices. This is what we see in the United States, as everywhere else in the world: from oil to eggs, from gas to fuel, everything is more expensive. This is also true... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines cancels flight connections to Taiwan
Choice linked to "increasing airspace restriction" due to military exercises
Air carrier Singapore Airlines has cancelled all flights to and from the island of Taiwan. A decision inextricably linked to Chinese military exercises conducted by China's Navy and Air Force in the... more
Helicopters400th Bell 505 helicopter delivered
European customer chose it for corporate operations
Bell Textron announced today the 400th 505 delivery to European customer Al Barratt, co-founder of Grenade and owner of Cotswold Aviation, both based in the United Kingdom. Joined by the Bell leadership... more
IndustryTanker airplanes. Italian Air Force extends relationship with Boeing
For maintenance and training
Boeing and the Directorate for Air Armaments and Airworthiness (DAAA) have signed an order for the company to continue providing full Performance Based Logistics (PBL) support to the Italian Air Force... more
DefenseUS-Taiwan: China starts military exercise
Dongfeng ballistic missiles launched today
Following a 24-hour visit to Taiwan by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, China started one of the largest ever inter-force military exercises around the island. According to reports, the... more
CargoAircraft. IATA: cargo stable in June
Performance impacted by several factors
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing healthy and stable performance. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was 6.4%... more
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