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HelicoptersBell 505 cargo hook receives EASA certification
To carry up to 2,000 pounds (907 kg)
Bell Textron Inc announced today the Bell 505 cargo hook has been approved by European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to carry up to 2,000 pounds (907 kg) giving the aircraft an external gross weight... more
AirlinesAircraft. Ecuatoriana presents new livery
It will be active again in October after about 15 years
It has been several months since the indiscretion turned into something more official. 14 years after the last operations, everything is ready to brush up on the brand of the air carrier Empresa Ecuatoriana... more
AirlinesAircraft. 90 new carriers will be born by the end of 2021
The latest updates on the industry
The air transport crisis is chronic due to the coronavirus pandemic, although there are still some encouraging signs. As reported in the last hours by the Spanish media, in fact, in this 2021 there were... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. Portugal becomes Iberia's plan B
In Summer, the focus will be short range
Even plans that may seem perfect must have a viable alternative. It is for this reason that the air carrier Iberia is carefully evaluating the proverbial "plan B". What is it specifically about? The Spanish... more
AirlinesJetBlue receives A-321LR airplane
To support carrier’s plan to open its transatlantic services
US-based JetBlue Airways has taken delivery of its first of 13 A-321LR aircraft featuring Airbus’ new Airspace interior. These new airplanes support carrier’s plan to open its transatlantic services, sta... more
AirlinesWizz Air, Varadi attacks unions: "They are harmful to our profits"
Controversial CEO interview
If the intent was to "conquer" new enemies, the CEO of the low-cost airline Wizz Air, Joszef Varadi, has succeeded very well. Although the image of the company has not come out at all well from the latest... more
IndustryEuroDass consortium signs contract to equip new German Typhoon aircraft
With protective electronic warfare system
Leonardo, on behalf of the EuroDass Consortium, has signed a contract to supply the Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub-System (DASS) for the new Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft being supplied under the German... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports 1Q 2021 results
125 commercial aircraft delivered in a market environment that remains uncertain
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for its First Quarter (Q1) ended 31 March 2021.The highlights are:125 commercial aircraft delivered in a market environment that remains uncertain Strong... more
AirportsEU Covid-19 certificates must facilitate free movement without discrimination
They are not travel documents
On Thursday, European Parliament (EP) adopted its negotiating position on the proposal for a certificate to reaffirm the right to free movement in Europe during the pandemic.MEPs agreed that the new “EU C... more
AerospaceVega VV18: a French satellite in orbit
The next flight, VV19, is expected by the Summer -VIDEO
Today’s mission from Kourou’s spaceport in French Guiana marked a successful mission for Vega’s flight VV18. The European launcher, designed, developed and built by Avio, has placed in orbit the new gen... more
Civil aviationAirbus and Lufthansa Technik partner to offer temporary “Cargo in the Cabin” solutions
They have signed a cooperation agreement to the development -DATA SHEET
Airbus and Lufthansa Technik (LHT) have signed a cooperation agreement to co-develop temporary “Cargo in the Cabin” solutions for A-330 airplanes. This new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) solution wil... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines. Colombia opens an investigation against 26 carriers
About various contractual clauses
Colombia has decided to focus its attention on 26 air carriers of different nationalities for a very specific reason: the clauses included in the contracts by these companies have damaged the passengers.... more
CargoAircraft. Boeing reports first quarter results
Continued progress on safe return to service of 737 MAX; resumed 787 deliveries in late March
The Boeing Company reported first-quarter revenue of $15.2 billion, primarily driven by lower 787 deliveries and commercial services volume, partially offset by higher 737 deliveries and higher KC-46A... more
AerospaceJUICE Jupiter probe’s first taste of space
The satellite to start environmental tests
JUICE, the JUpiter ICy moons Explorer mission led by the European Space Agency (ESA), has left Airbus’ satellite integration centre in Friedrichshafen (Germany) and is now on its way to the Large Space S... more
Civil aviationEmbraer aircraft: deliveries in 1Q21
The firm order backlog totaled USD 14.2 billion at the end of March
Embraer delivered a total of 22 jets in the first quarter of 2021, of which nine were commercial aircraft and 13 were executive jets (10 light and three large). As of March 31st, the firm order backlog... more
HelicoptersAdvanced autonomous features on helicopter Flightlab tested
The integration of the technologies onto it has begun ahead of a complete demonstration in 2023
Airbus is introducing autonomous features to its helicopter Flightlab through a project code-named Vertex. These technologies aim to simplify mission preparation and management, reduce aircraft pilot workload,... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. Lufthansa gives in to pressure and saves Condor
The end of the agreement was recently announced
Rivals, but until a certain point: air carrier Lufthansa, already struggling with its financial problems, succumbed to pressure keeping Condor, a German leisure company alive. In recent months there was... more
AirlinesEuropean Parliament. Question on unequal treatment of ITA compared to Lufthansa and Air France-KLM
By six MEPs
"Parliamentary questions8 April 2021 Question for written answer E-001898/2021to the Commission Rule 138Anna Bonfrisco (ID), Marco Campomenosi (ID), Massimo Casanova (ID), Paolo Borchia (ID), Luisa Regimenti... more
AirlinesEuropean Parliament. Question on Alitalia, unfair incentives for carriers and allocation of slots at Linate airport
By five different MEPs
"Parliamentary questions6 April 2021 Question for written answer E-001841/2021to the Commission Rule 138Fabio Massimo Castaldo (NI), Mario Furore (NI), Dino Giarrusso (NI), Isabella Adinolfi (NI), Daniela R... more
Civil aviationIATA statement on EC President comments regarding US-EU travel
The declarations by its DG Willie Walsh
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is encouraged by the comments of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (EC), that the EU will grant unrestricted access to vaccinated... more
AirlinesEuropean Parliament. Question on Alitalia and ITA: state of play and Commission decisions
By different MEPs
"Parliamentary questions6 April 2021Question for written answer E-001842/2021 to the Commission Rule 138 Fabio Massimo Castaldo (NI), Isabella Adinolfi (NI), Dino Giarrusso (NI), Daniela Rondinelli (NI), M... more
CargoFincantieri and Almaviva together for safe and sustainable mobility
The agreement will promote the Made in Italy also in this highly competitive sector
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary Fincantieri NexTech, and Almaviva, the reference Italian group in digital innovation, signed a collaboration agreement to support and boost the digitalization process... more
Finance and economyAircraft. Saab’s results January-March 2021
Continued good order and sales growth -DATA SHEET
Saab presents the results for January-March 2021.Key highlights Q1 2021Order intake up 22%, strengthening position in strategic markets.Sales growth of 13%, supported by a solid order backlog and activity... more
AerospaceNew Zealand satellite that will monitor greenhouse gas emissions
Nation strongly believes in this space mission
Today, Friday April 23, 2021, the government of New Zealand announced the commitments of the country in aerospace (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). The goal is to make Wellington become a... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines orders 25 A-321neo aircraft
The airplanes will be powered by PW1100G-JM engines -DATA SHEET
Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 25 A-321neo (New Engine Option) aircraft. This is in addition to carrier’s 2017 order of 100 A-321neo airplanes. These planes will be powered by Pratt & Whitney P... more
AirlinesCJ EU: mere diversion of a flight to a close-by airport does not grant a right to flat-rate compensation
The carrier must offer the passenger to bear the cost of transfer either to the destination airport for which the booking was made
An Austrian Airlines passenger is seeking from that air carrier flat-rate compensation of € 250 for the diversion of his flight between Vienna and Berlin. While the flight was initially supposed to land i... more
IndustryAirbus to transform its European set-up in aerostructures
Plans to create new companies in France and Germany; discussions ongoing regarding industrial set-up in Spain
Airbus has provided more details to its social partners during a European Works Council (SE-WC) meeting about the Company’s ongoing assessment of its industrial set-up in Europe, notably regarding aerostructures a... more
AerospaceOneSat Final Design Review successfully achieved
The fully reconfigurable satellite takes major step forward
Airbus has passed an important milestone for the OneSat flexible satellite product line, with the Final Design Review successfully achieved with customers and space agencies.The fully reconfigurable OneSat... more
Civil aviationCamcopter S-100 performs maritime surveillance for EMSA in Estonia
It is currently supporting the Police and Border Guard Board
The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) is operating the CAMCOPTER S-100 for enhanced maritime surveillance in the Baltic Sea. The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) service is delivered... more
CargoAircraft and transport. Iata: reduced losses but continued pain in 2021
The immediate priorities
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects net airline industry losses of $47.7 billion in 2021 (net profit margin of -10.4%). This is an improvement on the estimated net industry loss... more