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AccidentsPlane crash in China: hypothesis on the crash
From technical problem to intentional gesture nothing can be excluded
After the crash of the B-737 airplane of the Chinese airline China Eastern Airlines in a mountainous area of Guangxi province, that caused 132 victims yesterday, the first hypotheses on the causes that... more
Civil aviationTelespazio and Iridium partner to boost Aero & IoT markets
With a specific focus on the UAV segment
Telespazio –a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%)– has signed a VAR “Value Added Reseller” Agreement with Iridium Communications Inc. to offer Iridium Certus Aero and IoT services on boar... more
AirlinesThe new airport in Mexico City
Amidst controversy and political promises: Obrador's president is all about the structure
Today the inauguration in Mexico of the new "Felipe Ángeles" airport in Mexico City, located about 40 km from the city center. There are those who are already turning up their noses. Some industry experts... more
CargoChina: tests start on the first cargo airport
Ezhou Huahu Airport will be the first of its kind in Asia, the fourth in the world
Tests on the first domestic airport in China designed exclusively for cargo handling are underway. A cargo plane successfully completed its flight test yesterday. This is the first test of its kind in... more
AccidentsPlane crash in China: 132 victims
B-737 crashes over a mountainous area in Guangxi province
A B-737/89P passenger aircraft of the Chinese carrier China Eastern Airlines with 132 people on board (123 passengers and 9 crewmembers) crashed in a mountainous area of Guangxi province in southern China... more
Civil aviationThe anti-missile system Patriot in Bratislava
S-300 armaments could be sent to Ukraine
The first units of the armed forces of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have arrived in Slovakia to deploy a Patriot surface-to-air missile defense system, of US manufacture, at the Sliac... more
Civil aviationFincantieri: "Paolo Thaon di Revel" multiporpose off-shore patrol ship delivered
First of seven vessels; its characteristics
The delivery of the Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship (PPA – Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura) “Paolo Thaon di Revel”, first of seven vessels, took place today at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano... more
Civil aviationLoI signed for up to 200 eVTOL aircraft
The deliveries will start in 2026
Eve, an Embraer company, and Global Crossing Airlines Group have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to order up to 200 of Eve’s electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL). This potential sale i... more
Civil aviationRussian luxury aircraft under Western sanctions
From Moscow aircrafts for sale, western manufacturers and maintainers scrutinize market
Private and luxury aircrafts attributable to Russian owners are under the under investigation worldwide. The reason is to be found in the economic sanctions imposed by Western governments against the Kremlin,... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Russian carriers can cover the domestic demand
This was stated today by the Ministry of Transport; ongoing grant programs
"The practical experience acquired by Russian civil aviation in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic has made it possible to rapidly take the necessary decisions to increase, under current conditions,... more
AirlinesRussia suspends agreement with Bermuda on air safety
Airworthiness controls now in charge of Russian air transport agency
In response to the economic sanctions of the Western countries against the Kremlin, which are hitting hard the Russian air transport sector, the Russian Prime Minister, Mikhail Mishustin, ordered the suspension... more
AirlinesNo more masks on British Airways planes
Among the first airlines in the world to eliminate the requirement on some routes
British Airways has become one of the first airlines in the world to remove the requirement to wear face masks on board its aircrafts. The restrictions, however, remain valid for those routes whose destinations... more
Civil aviationUkrainian conflict: today's bulletin
Russia and Ukraine communicate data on neutralized enemy military assets
The advance of the Russian army in Ukraine continues, as well as the resistance from Kiev. The capital is still under siege as well as other major cities such as Lviv and Odessa, while others are under... more
AirportsChina: an airport cluster in Chengdu-Chongqing
Civil Aviation Administration of China announces it to strengthen economic district
Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has announced that it will accelerate the process for the realization of an international airport cluster in the economic district of Chengdu-Chongqing, where... more
Civil aviationUK on balloons danger for aircraft
Outcome first report on escaped F-15 military airplane crash
A recent report published by the UK Airpox Board, a body that specializes in improving safety in British airspace, said there was a high risk of a collision between a US Boeing F-15 military aircraft and... more
AirlinesRussia protects domestic air carriers
Moscow starts registration of foreign aircraft to ensure certifications and operations
In the last hours Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law to protect the operations of national air carriers that have in their fleet aircraft manufactured abroad or leased through foreign leasing... more
Civil aviationUkrainian war: Moscow strikes Antonov aircraft
Attacked factories and headquarters manufacturer to weaken economic Kiev
The Russian Army destroyed the largest aircraft in the world In the first days of the armed invasion in Ukraine. In the last hours men, artillery and military aircraft led by the Kremlin returned to target... more
Civil aviationUkraine conflict: Israel regulates migration of Russian oligarchs
Maximum 48-hour limit for stopovers of aircraft arriving from Moscow
Israel's government will prevent Russian oligarchs holding dual passports from travelling to the Middle Eastern country to save themselves from economic sanctions. Following the Kremlin-led Army's... more
AirlinesITA-Swissport: preliminary agreement handling unit Alitalia in extraordinary administration
For the activities relating to Fiumicino and Linate airports
In relation to the tender for the acquisition of the handling business unit of Alitalia under Extraordinary Administration expiring today, 14 March 2022, ITA Airways announces that it has signed a preliminary... more
AirlinesITA Airways-Atitech: preliminary agreement for maintenance unit of Alitalia in extraordinary administration
In relation to the tender expiring today
In relation to the tender for the acquisition of the maintenance business unit of Alitalia under Extraordinary Administration expiring today, 14 March 2022, ITA Airways announces that it has signed a preliminary... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport marks 50th anniversary of T1
Introduction of intermodal transport
On March 14, 1972, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) entered a new era: Terminal 1, one of the most advanced facilities of its kind anywhere in Europe, opened its doors to the public. For the first time, all key... more
Civil aviationSwiss Rega orders nine five-bladed H-145 helicopters
To replace its current four-bladed versions
The Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega has ordered nine five-bladed H-145 helicopters to replace its current four-bladed versions. Rega’s new H-145s will come equipped with a state-of-the-art navigation system t... more
AirlinesUS extends obligation mask on planes
Prolonged directive on all public transport until mid-April
The US government agency Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which is responsible for the control of airports and passengers on US transport, will extend the requirement to wear a face mask at... more
Civil aviationFederal Aviation Administration seeks administrator
Search in one of the worst periods for US aviation history
On February 16th, the current administrator of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Steve Dickson, announced that he would step down in March, halfway through his five-year term. Now the American... more
Civil aviationAirbus partners with Spirit AeroSystems
To develop the wings of CityAirbus NextGen
Airbus has signed an agreement with Spirit AeroSystems through its subsidiary for the development of CityAirbus NextGen’s wings. This partnership will support Airbus’ exploration of disruptive aircraft des... more
AerospaceLeonardo BoD examined and approved the draft of Group results 2021
And guidance 2022-ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Luciano Carta, examined and unanimously approved the draft of Group consolidated and Leonardo SpA financial statements at... more
Civil aviationAirworthiness directives on B-777 aircraft updated
FAA agency intervention after fan blade failure
New official airworthiness directives of B-777/200 and 777/300 aircraft will come into force in mid-April. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced in these days to be finalizing three safety... more
AirlinesITA Airways: interest from Delta Airlines and Air France-Klm
Joint expression of interest on the Mise table, then opening of the data room
The US air carrier Delta Airlines and the French-Dutch Air France-Klm have formalized a joint expression of interest to acquire the majority of the flag carrier ITA Airways, thanks to the support of an... more
AirlinesRussia promises help to domestic air carriers
The announcement just days after Boeing and Airbus suspended services
The Russian government will help domestic air carriers so that they can keep their foreign aircraft fleets operational. The initiative comes just days after the announcement of the suspension of services,... more
Civil aviationU.S. hospitals order 10 helicopters
Pennsylvania medical consortium buys Airbus H-135 for medical transport
The U.S.-based Stat Medevac Center for Emergency Medicine in Pittsburgh, USA, has committed to order 10 new H-135 helicopters made by European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters. It is an order that is part... more