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DiscussionsBEA: investigation on A-320 accident aircraft by EgypAir in 2016
Review of situation published by the French Authority
The French BEA (Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses pour la Sécurité de l’Aviation civile) has published the press release regarding the safety investigation on the A-320 accident airplane of EgyptAir occurred... more
DefenseRussia, a successor for Porubschik is under study
The aircraft future will also obscure military satellites
Russian engineers would be working to design a new disturbing plane capable of obscuring non-Russian military satellites. This is what is reported by "Sputnik" where it's confirmed that the aircraft that... more
AirlinesAlitalia: revenues increase in double digit in June
In the second quarter increase of 7.3%
Alitalia unveiles today that Its passenger revenues increase continues the growth trend reported in the previous months. In June 2018 the Italian carrier reported a double-digit growth (+10.6 per cent)... more
IndustryIs there an Saudi interest for the B-777X aircraft?
This choice could be more political than necessary
As reported by "Reuters" the Saudi Arabian airline, namely Saudi Arabian Airlines, would be willing to order the new B-777X wide-body aircraft. The potential Saudi order would ease the pressure on Boeing... more
Science and technologyTAS-Swri: MoU to cooperate on Stratobus development
Established joint working group
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), a major player in the market for satellites, scientific spacecraft and orbital infrastructures as well as the developer... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm (2), the title flies on the stock exchange after the rumors about the next CEO
It could be Guillouard currently head of the Paris Metro
The rumors about the imminent appointment of the new CEO and the traffic data for June are making the Air France-KLM title on the Paris Stock Exchange go big, earning 8.4%.During June the passenger traffic... more
AirlinesANA: grounded the B-787 aircraft for engine inspections
Until July 22nd, 35% of scheduled flights will stop
The airline All Nippon Airways will cancel 176 flights operated with the Boeing 787 in the coming weeks due to some inspections to be carried out on the Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines. The cancellations... more
DefenseNew Zealand signs an agreement for 4 P-8A Poseidon aircraft
A choice aimed to maintain the marine surveillance capabilities
As said by the defense minister today, the government of New Zealand has decided to buy 4 Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, in order to increase the marine surveillance capabilities and to... more
AerospaceIndra-Esa: project to reduce impact of natural disasters
Through the satellites
Indra is leading one of the key projects of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Earth Observation for Sustainable Development initiative (EO4SD) that encourages development banks such as the World Bank and... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm, the search for the CEO continues
From France came the rejection for Elbers considered too much filo-Klm
The search to find the suitable profile that can replace the resigning CEO of Air France-KLM, Jean-Marc Janaillac, continues. The group formed by the two airlines is currently led by interim president... more
IndustryATR-72/600 FFS receives EASA certification
The industry further boosts training capacities
ATR, the world’s turboprop manufacturer, has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its new ATR-72/600 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) based at its headquarters in Toulouse. ... more
Civil aviationICAO announces new "ACT Corsia" capacity-building initiative
During a seminar conducted in Montreal earlier this week
Just days after its Governing Council adopted the international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) supporting the ‘CORSIA’ international flight emissions offsetting framework, ICAO announced a n... more
AirportsAci Europe: slower passenger traffic growth in May
The non-EU market continued to lead the growth dynamic
European airport trade association ACI EUROPE today releases its traffic report for May 2018, during which average passenger traffic in geographical Europe grew by +6.1% compared with the same month last... more
AccidentsSuper Puma helicopter incident: the final report of the Norwegian investigation published
To cause it the fatigue failure of the gearbox -ATTACHMENT
On 5th of July it was published the final report of the Norwegian investigation authority on accidents (AIBN) concerning the 2016 accident involving the Airbus EC-225 LP Super Puma helicopter where all... more
IndustryAirbus: 37,400 new aircraft required over 20 years
Valued at USD 5.8 trillion
The world’s passenger fleet will more than double to 48,000 aircraft in 20 years with traffic growing at a resilient 4.4% per year, driving a need for 37,390 new passenger and freighter airplanes according t... more
Civil aviationBrexit, Aci Europe: "An agreement is needed to avoid tragic impacts"
The letter of the Director General addressed to the secretary for the Brexit -ATTACHED
The United Kingdom and the countries of the European Union must find an agree to avoid devastating impact on civil aviation in the case of a Brexit without any agreement. This is the focus of a letter... more
AccidentsPoland: Mig-29 aircraft crashes, the pilot died
As a precaution, the fighters of Polish Air Force are grounded
This night a MiG-29 fighter aircraft of the Polish Air Force crashed and it caused the pilot's death. The fighter had taken-off from the Air Base of Malbork when shortly after the take-off fell to the... more
IndustryIs it possibile a collaboration between Airbus and Saab for the future RAF's AWACS?
The Swedish company could provide the radar for the A-330 or the A-320
Airbus and Saab are discussing to combine their knowledge in the field of airborne warning and control systems (AWACS) to try to offer an alternative to the UK, if it won't decide to buy the Boeing E-737... more
AerospaceLeonardo celebrates 40 years of Telespazio Vega UK in the United Kingdom
The event held at the Italian embassy in London
Telespazio celebrated in London 40 years of Telespazio Vega UK in the United Kingdom.The company has been in the UK since 1978 and has offices in Luton and Harwell. Telespazio VEGA UK provides the British... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA: passenger demand continues strong growth in May
Also for capacity and load factor
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 6.1% compared to the same... more
Press releaseBoeing-Embraer: partnership for global aerospace growth
Signed a Memorandum of Understanding
"Boeing and Embraer announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership that positions both companies to accelerate growth in global aerospace markets.The... more
Military aviationRAF looking for a new AWACS aircraft
A call for tenders is required for the President of the Defence Council of the United Kingdom
The chairman of the Defence Council of the United Kingdom Julian Lewis has asked to the Defense Procurement Minister to call for a bid to replace the airborne early warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft... more
IndustryCSeries, Enders: "Soon we will have the first positive results"
CEO of Airbus talked about the airplane of Bombardier
Airbus CEO Tom Enders said yesterday that he expects to see early positive results from Bombardier's CSeries program. "I'm sure", he told to Montreal factory workers, "that the first results will be seen... more
Military aviationChina, is it the J-31 aircraft the future of naval aviation?
It could be the "stealth" plane to replace the old J-15s
China intends to develop a new fighter aircraft it could be loaded on the Chinese navy aircraft carrier in order to replace the J-15, which has had a continuous series of accidents and mechanical failures... more
Civil aviationEnvironment, withdraw of China from the agreement to reduce aircraft emissions
A move that could lead to a renegotiation of terms
From what emerges from the website of the United Nations Aviation Agency -ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)- China has withdrawn from the agreement that aims to reduce CO2 emissions from... more
AirportsIndra: London-Heathrow to use A-SMGCS
The airport has used corporate tower systems since the early 1990s
NATS has awarded Indra, through its Norwegian subsidiary Indra Navia, the contract to supply London-Heathrow Airport with their latest generation InNOVA product for Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and... more
Science and technologyLeonardo launches its "2018 Innovation Award"
It will also include participation of international universities
Continuous technological innovation in pursuit of sustainability. It is the Leonardo Innovation Award, the initiative that aims to promote debate on the central value of innovation as a lever for economic... more
IndustryBrexit, presented a study on the effects for European industries
For IAI the best scenario would be to maintain the current relationship
The Institute for International Affairs (IAI) today presents, in Leonardo's headquarters, an in-depth analysis of the scenarios concerning the European industries in the aerospace, security and defense... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: freight growth continues modestly in May
After a weak start to 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 4.2% in May 2018, compared to the... more
DiscussionsEtihad, a crisis for wrong choices, which can change the balance
To the CEO Tony Douglas the task of raising the carrier
It's true that compared to 2016, Etihad has reduced its losses to 1.95 billion dollars (about 1.67 billion euros) to 1.52 billion dollars (about 1.31 billion euros) in 2017, but doubts regarding the UAE... more