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Defense"HS Aegean", the new flagship of "Irini Operation"
The ceremony took place onboard "HS Adrias" respecting the Covid-19 measures
On February 2 Operation Commander, Admiral Fabio Agostini, attended the ceremony of hand over/take over of the flagship. The Greek ship "HS Adrias" is substituted by "HS Aegean", always under the command... more
AirportsMiami Airport sets new record for cargo shipments in 2020
With 2.32 million tons
Miami International Airport (MIA) set a new record for cargo volume in 2020 with 2.32 million tons, which was 57,382 more tons than its total in 2019.MIA finished the year strong with an average of 210,000... more
AerospaceAirbus: ESA contract for three more European Service Modules
For NASA’s Orion spacecraft
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a further contract with Airbus for the construction of three more European Service Modules (ESM) for Orion, the American crewed spacecraft for the Artemis programme.With... more
IndustryFincantieri strengthens its merchant ships division
Representing a unique point of reference for the ship owners
In the light of pursuing further business opportunities and optimizing the synergies between the newbuilding and after sales sectors in the cruise segment, Fincantieri has included the Services Division... more
Civil aviationNordic Unmanned acquires two Camcopter S-100 Uas
One unit already delivered, the second one in 2Q of this year
Nordic Unmanned has acquired two Camcopter S-100 systems: the first was delivered last week and the remaining will be delivered in 2Q2021.This acquisition comes after successful sulphur sniffer operations... more
HelicoptersNew medical Ansat helicopters will be equipped with incubators
The device has passed the certification and received approval from the Federal Air Transport Agency -VIDEO
The Russian Helicopters holding company of the Rostec State Corporation will equip the updated Ansat medical helicopters with complexes for transporting newborns. The device has passed the necessary certification... more
AirlinesAir Peace took delivery of the first E2 aircraft for the African Continent
The carrier already operates eight ERJ-145 jets -DATA SHEET
Air Peace, the launch customer in Africa for the E2, took delivery of its first E-195E2 aircraft, it is now due to fly from Embraer’s facility in São José dos Campos to join its fleet in Nigeria. The jet... more
AerospaceAirbus studies “Moon Cruiser” concept
For ESA’s Cis-Lunar Transfer Vehicle
Airbus has been awarded a CLTV (Cis-Lunar Transfer Vehicle) study for a "Moon Cruiser" by the European Space Agency (ESA). According to the study concept (two parallel Phase A/B1), the CLTV is a versatile,... more
IndustryRoyal Australian Air Force benefits from SmartForce digital services
For the maintenance of the ARBS on A-330Mrtt aircraft - DATA SHEET
Airbus has recently signed a contract to provide a digital services focus for the maintenance of the Air Refueling Boom System (ARBS) on the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: effectively managing COVID-19; BoD completed an initial review of performance
Continued robust response to pandemic
Leonardo's Board of Directors (BoD) completed an initial review of FY 2020 expected performance. The review showed that the Group has performed well in the fourth quarter, delivering on its expectations.The... more
AirportsAirports that risk to be submerged by 2100
It was revealed by a British study - ATTACHMENT
Thailand, closely followed by China and the Solomon Islands: these are the countries with biggest risks as regards the "holding" of their airports following climate change. British University of Newcastle... more
AerospaceAircraft. Boeing reported 4Q and full year 2020 results
Segment data
Boeing reported yesterday fourth-quarter results 2020.Fourth Quarter 2020Financial results significantly impacted by COVID-19, 737 MAX aircraft grounding, and commercial widebody programs777X program recorded $6.5... more
IndustryLeonardo (Vitrociset) will develop diagnostic infrastructures of the ITER reactor and related engineering services
Experimental activities expected to start in 2025 and reaching full capacity in 2035
Leonardo, through its subsidiary Vitrociset, was awarded the tender announced by the ITER Organization for “Diagnostic Infrastructure Development and Engineering Services”. ITER is one of the most amb... more
AerospaceOpen Fiber-Telespazio: partnership is ready to go, contract is now operational
Satellite connections in Italy's most remote locations
Open Fiber has signed a contract with Telespazio -the joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%) that is a European reference in satellite solutions and services- to use space technology for... more
AirportsEuropean Parliament. Question on use of anti-COVID dogs
By Stefania Zambelli
"Parliamentary questions12 January 2021Question for written answer E-000125/2021 to the CommissionRule 138 Stefania Zambelli (ID) Subject: use of anti-COVID dogsDogs trained to detect COVID-19 infection... more
Civil aviationEuropean pilots endorse EASA's AD on B-737 MAX aircraft
Return to service after nearly two year grounding - ATTACHMENT
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is clearing the B-737 MAX aircraft to fly after nearly 2-year grounding. The Airworthiness Directive issued today concludes a meaningful and thorough B-737 MAX... more
AirlinesChinese carriers prefer Comac to Airbus and Boeing
National planes are conquering positions
Patriotic pride: as reported by the media of the former celestial empire, China's air carriers are purchasing domestic aircraft more frequently (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). We are... more
HelicoptersAirbus Helicopters: orders and deliveries in 2020
Steadfast priorities
In 2020, Airbus Helicopters logged 289 gross orders (net: 268) in a challenging market heavily impacted by the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, reinforcing the company’s position on the c... more
Civil aviationBoeing commits to deliver aircraft ready to fly on 100% sustainable fuels
Bold goal this decade to expand a proven, safe approach to reduce emissions
Boeing is setting an ambitious target to advance the long-term sustainability of commercial aviation, committing that its commercial airplanes are capable and certified to fly on 100% sustainable aviation... more
IndustryNaviris gains ISO and AQAP certifications
A further step towards the development of the jv Fincantieri and Naval Group
Naviris, the 50/50 owned joint-venture by Fincantieri and Naval Group was officially awarded in January 2021 the ISO 9001:2015 and AQAP 2110 (NATO complementary regulation for major defense contractors)... more
Civil aviationEuropean Parliament, committee on Transport: draft agenda EASA recertification of B-737 Max aircraft
Exchange of views with Director-General of the Agency Patrick Ky
Committee on Transport and Tourism of the European ParliamentDraft AgendaMeetingMonday 25 January 2021, 9:30–12:00 BrusselsRoom: József Antall (6Q2)25 January 2021, 9:30–12:00With remote participation of TRA... more
AirportsChina: final test for new Chengdu airport
Inauguration is expected by the end of 2021
For every Chinese city you can find an airport: the temptation to summarize the last years of Chinese civil aviation in this way is strong, especially since today, Friday January 22, 2021, the tests of... more
AirportsEve-led aviation consortium joins UK CAA
To develop Urban Air Mobility concept of operations
A consortium of urban air mobility and aviation companies has commenced work on a concept of operations for integrating air taxis and electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) into the UK’s a... more
AirlinesAirbus welcomes a new customer
Turkmenistan Airlines has placed an order for two airplanes P2F
Turkmenistan Airlines has placed an order for two A-330/200 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) converted aircraft, becoming a new Airbus customer. The order marks the first time an industry's aircraft is... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on enrichment of uranium in Iran
By Fulvio Martusciello (Ppe)
"Parliamentary questions5 January 2021 E-000032/2021Question for written answer to the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security PolicyRule 138... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Airbus updates production rates in response to market environment
They will remain lower for longer
Airbus is updating its production rate planning for its A-320 Family aircraft in response to the market environment.The new average production rates for the A-320 Family will now lead to a gradual increase... more
AerospaceTelespazio expands its satellite connectivity services in Brazil
Through a partnership agreement
Telespazio Brasil consolidates and expands its SATCOM services for the international business market through a partnership agreement with SatADSL.Through the SatADSL Cloud-Service Delivery Platform (C-SDP)... more
Civil aviationUS President. European Parliament: members hope for a new dawn in transatlantic ties
The declarations by the Presidents Michel (Council) and von der Leyen (Commission)
Members of European Parliament (MEPs) welcome the inauguration of Joe Biden as an opportunity for Europe to strengthen EU-US ties and tackle common challenges and threats to the democratic system.On Wednesday... more
DefenseBiden inauguration, military security officers suspended
They would have had ties to a radical group
The inauguration ceremony of Joe Biden as new president of United States scheduled today, Wednesday January 20, 2021, in Washington is approaching. The organization of the event required very serious measures... more
AirlinesB-737 Max aircraft ready to come back soon to Europe
Possible authorization in next week
First the United States and now Europe too. For the B-737 Max aircraft, more and more skies are opening up after the very long investigation that involved it following the two tragic accidents that occurred... more