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Civil aviationB-737 airplane (2).Boeing responds to FAA approval to resume MAX operations
The declarations by the leadership - DATA SHEET
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today rescinded the order that halted commercial operations of B-737/8s and B-737/9 airplanes. The move will allow airlines that are under the FAA's jurisdiction,... more
Airports"Aci Europe Best Airport Award" winners for 2020 announced
For five traffic categories and others -ATTACHMENT
The winners of the "16th Annual ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards" were announced yesterday during the "30th ACI EUROPE Annual Congress and Assembly" which was live streamed at Brussels Airport.The awards... more
AirportsAci: two further levels of achievement in its global ACA programme
Global standard for airport climate action shows increased ambition despite challenge of pandemic
ACI has yesterday unveiled two further levels of achievement in its global Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme, marking the industry’s determination to ‘Build Back Better’ as it looks towards recov... more
AirportsHamburg Airport wins coveted title of “Best Airport Europe” again
At "ACI Europe Best Airport Awards 2020", it is for the fourth time
For the fourth time now, Hamburg Airport received the title of “Best Airport Europe”. Northern Germany’s largest airport prevailed over competitors from all over the continent in the 10-25 million passe... more
CargoNew IATA guidance prepares for global vaccine distribution
Industry preparedness for it includes four factors
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released guidance to ensure that the air cargo industry is ready to support the large-scale handling, transport and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine.... more
AirportsAci Europe. The harsh reality of latest data released by airport industry
On the eve of its Annual Congress, association paints bleakest picture yet of state of play for aviation
ACI EUROPE has today released the latest European passenger traffic data, showing collapsed air traffic and air connectivity and massive disruption to airport rankings across the footprint.Overall figures,... more
AerospaceLeonardo: foreclosed on a fifth of Profumo's salary
Bari court ruled on Divania crash and sentenced it to a precautionary patrimonial measure
Another rather heavy tile falls on the head of Alessandro Profumo, CEO of Leonardo. After being sentenced to six years in prison for rigging and false corporate communications relating to the line of inquiry... more
Civil aviationIATA welcomes updated ICAO CART guidance
The second edition of "Take-off" published, after the first one in June 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the publication on the second edition of Take-off: Guidance for Air Travel through the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis by the International Civil... more
Civil aviationICAO Council endorses new updates to COVID-19 global aviation recovery guidelines
To its Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART) "Take Off"
The ICAO Council endorsed new updates to its Aviation Recovery Task Force’s (CART’s) ‘Take-off’ Guidelines for international air transport.The new guidelines provide recommendations for countries to cons... more
AccidentsAircraft. ICAO Council urges Iran to complete PS752 accident investigation final report
The first international Forum "Safer Skies" on conflict zones next December
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Council States in the last days urged the Islamic Republic of Iran to expedite the accident investigation into the tragic downing of Ukraine International... more
Fair and showsFerretti's delivery of patrol boat FSD N800 to Arma Carabinieri
Event took place during 60th Genoa Boat Show - VIDEO
During "60th Genoa Boat Show", first Fsd N800 patrol boat was presented and delivered by Ferretti Security Division to the Arma dei Carabinieri. It is the first of sixteen vessels to join the military... more
AirportsNew ACI-ICAO qualification programme to enhance aviation safety
COVID-19 response worldwide
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) and Airports Council International (ACI) have developed a new Global Airport Safety Professional (ASP) qualification programme to help airports improve... more
Civil aviationICAO leaders address North, Central American and Caribbean health, transport, and tourism ministers
COVID-19 has now infected over 43 million people globally, leading to over 1.2 million fatalities
As part of an important two-day event bringing together ICAO North and Central American and Caribbean Directors General of Civil Aviation, and their respective ministers of health, transport and tourism,... more
DefenseDefense, India will have access to US data for missiles and drones
Agreement was signed in the last few hours
Strategic relations between India and United States are more solid than ever, as confirmed by the agreement signed yesterday, Tuesday October 27, 2020. Washington and New Delhi strengthened the partnership... more
AirportsAlmost 200 European airports facing insolvency in coming months
They facilitate 277 thousand jobs and EUR 12.4bn of GDP
ACI EUROPE today warned of such fundamental risks to business continuity that an estimated 193 airports face insolvency in the coming months if passenger traffic does not start to recover by the year end.... more
AirlinesEL AL Israel Airlines resumes weekly Miami-Tel Aviv service
It is the third carrier this month to make it at MIA
EL AL Israel Airlines resumed non-stop flights from Tel Aviv to Miami International Airport on October 25, bringing direct service to Israel back to the Sunshine State for the first time since the beginning... more
DefenseLeonardo presents Lionfish
The new family of naval defence turrets
Border control, prohibition of maritime traffic, self-protection and the defeat of any type of threat such as asymmetrical surface, including helicopters and drones, are among the operating scenarios in which the system is able to guarantee high effectiveness more
Civil aviationBoeing and University of Arizona show cleaning tools and techniques against COVID-19
Technologies and disinfecting solutions tested inside an unoccupied airplane
In a first-of-its-kind series of tests, Boeing and the University of Arizona determined airlines’ current cleaning solutions effectively destroy the virus that causes COVID-19. The company completed t... more
AerospaceCoronavirus Emergency. Telespazio and e-GEOS present HERMES
A system of services to help health institutions
The testing of HERMES, the project of Telespazio -a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%)- and e-GEOS -an ASI (20%) and Telespazio (80%) company- to help hospitals and first aid units to... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways: first commercial flight from a GCC Nation to Israel
The B-787 Dreamliner airplane took off yesterday from Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, became one of the first GCC carrier to operate a commercial passenger flight to and from Israel, to bring Israel’s top travel and tourism leaders to the U... more
AirportsSan Francisco Airport: annual full scale emergency exercise
A chemical weapons attack simulated onboard an aircraft to test airport response
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced plans to conduct its annual full-scale emergency exercise on Wednesday, October 21st in partnership with the California National Guard 95th Civil... more
IndustryFincantieri develops next generation air sanitation system on cruise ships
Msc Seashore to be the first unit to feature this advanced technology
Fincantieri, in close cooperation with the virology lab of the International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, ICGEB, has developed an innovative next-generation air sanitation system called... more
HelicoptersHelicopter-UAV. Demonstrated teaming with AW-159 and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
A UK first for seamless integration
On 17th September, Leonardo successfully demonstrated unique integrated capabilities between a manned aircraft and an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). This took place in the UK during Manned-Unmanned Teaming... more
IndustryFrontex selects Airbus and IAI for Maritime Aerial Surveillance with Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)
The service will be delivered in Greece, and/or Italy and/or Malta within a framework contract
The European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) awarded a contract to Airbus Defence and Space Airborne Solutions (ADAS), a 100% subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space and the global market reference... more
AirportsThe world’s largest remote towers centre opens in Norway
The technology will be rolled out at a total of 15 airports in the Country by 2022
Brief. Avinor, the Norwegian airport operator and air navigation service provider, opened the world’s largest remote towers centre in Norway on the 20th of October 2020.The first tower in Norway to be r... more
Civil aviationItalian Enav awarded contract in Rwanda
Expanding business abroad
ENAV, through its subsidiary IdS AirNav -a company specialized in aeronautical information management systems- has been awarded a contract for an amount 2.2 million USD from Rwanda Airports Company (RAC),... more
AirlinesAircraft. American Airlines will use B-737 Max in December
Route should be between Miami and New York
American Airlines would be closer to returning Boeing 737 Max to the skies (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). The American company could use the aircraft already towards the end of next December,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Covid-screened flight offer extended
Started in mid-September
The carrier Alitalia extends the Covid-tested flight offer from Rome to Milan, and viceversa, which started in mid-September.Until 31 October, two its air services departing from Rome-Fiumicino and until... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA welcomes US military report on low risk of catching COVID-19 on a flight (2)
The US Transcom testing was conducted in August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the release of the results of testing by the United States Transportation Command (US Transcom) confirming the low risk of COVID-19 transmission... more
Civil aviationPentagon study on covid: very low risks in planes
Filtration and ventilation are decisive - ATTACHMENT
A very low risk: even the Pentagon is unbalanced on the possible infections from covid-19 that could occur while traveling by plane (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). According to United States... more