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By means of a helicopter action with commandos, Russia is seeking to take control of the Ukrainian base where the Antonov An-124 strategic transport aircraft on which France was counting to move Barkhane from Mali are based.
After the closure of the Ukrainian skies early Thursday morning following the invasion of Russian forces, Moldova, which has only one international airport in Chisinau, decided to do the same.
According to the Russian Minister of Trade and Industry Denis Manturov, a Yak-40 with an electric engine could fly soon. Tests have already begun.
Finnair signed a letter of intent with Swedish manufacturer Heart Aerospace for 20 future electric regional aircraft ES-19. Wideroe is interested in the electric version of the Tecnam P2012.
The US airline has chosen the 737 MAX 7, relaunching the smallest model in Boeing's medium-haul family with 100 firm purchases and 155 options against the Airbus A220.
The crisis created by the pandemic has sometimes 'upset' the initial schedules of programmes. The first flight of the short take-off and landing version of the ATR 42-600 will take place in 2023.
A cargo version of the A350 XWB was initially planned in Airbus' development projects in 2006. The manufacturer has decided to take it out of the box in the face of the Boeing 777 Freighter and especially the future 777-300ERSF being pushed by Gecas Cargo and the Israeli IAI.
Compared to January 2019, the volume of freight level measured in cargo ton-kilometres is up 1.1% in January 2021 and up 3% compared to December 2020.
Dassault Aviation pays tribute to Olivier Dassault, who died in a helicopter accident on March 7, 2021. A former student of the Ecole de l'Air, he held several world speed records on the Falcon.
Like a tidal wave, the challenge of climate change is currently shaking up our societies. Many are speaking out to alert public opinion, others to propose solutions in the face of public opinion that is increasingly sensitive to the problem.
In addition to its extension, the MRO contract between the 3D printing specialist and the manufacturer has been extended to all Airbus aircraft.
China is still not ready to give the go-ahead for the return in flight of the Boeing 737 MAX, an aircraft that still raises "major concerns".
It was hoped that the Chinese New Year celebrations would have been the occasion for a rebound in Chinese air transport. ForwardKeys' analysis shows that this was unfortunately not the case.
ACI Europe joined 59 other travel and tourism organizations (including A4E and ACA) in urging European governments to implement a plan to reopen travel in Europe.
Starting in the summer 2021 season, the Greek airline will offer more than 100 destinations around the world, including five new routes from France.
Main european aircrafts Unions (A4E, ERA, ACI Europe and IATA) are reliying on new EASA and ECDC guidelines, who are critical about quarantines.
Subsidiaries related are Norwegian Air International, which is in charge of some part of European flights for the company ; and Arctic Aviation Assets DAC, which specialises on rental of A320.
Supported by its parent company Hanjin Group, Korean Air plans to buy out its competitor for nearly 1.4 billion euros. Consolidation following the air transport crisis linked to the Covid-19 pandemic is underway. The news came from Korea that Korean Air and Hanjin KAL Group, its parent company, had decided to buy out its competitor Asiana Airlines at a board meeting on 16 November 2020. Korean Air plans to acquire Asiana for 1.8 trillion won, or nearly 1.4 billion euros. In order to secure this amount, Korean Air plans to increase its capital by 1.9 billion euros by issuing new shares.
German airline company lost 1.96 billions of euros during the third quarter of 2020. In comparison, for the same period in 2019, the company made profit of 1.1 billions of euros. Since january, Lufthansa lost 5.6 billions of euros
The aircraft, MSN 835, was converted in collaboration with EFW, a subsidiary of Airbus and ST Aerospace, in the ST Engineering hangar in Singapore.
Tests were done last July and confirmed by Arizona University. It shows that all techniques of disinfection used by the airlines companies are very efficient against covid-19 notably and that probability of infection on board is extremely weak.
The company's receivers announced that the brand and remaining assets had been sold to Thyme Opco, a subsidiary of Cyrus Capital fund, which had participated in a rescue plan for Flybe in 2019. The company would restart as a regional carrier, for the moment only in Great Britain.
"The H145 is the unbeaten market leader for emergency medical services and rescue missions".
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"The Ardiden 3TP will be optimized for operation at medium and high altitudes"
Claire VIELLARD is appointed Chief of Staff of Groupe ADP.
STELIA Aerospace is pleased to announce the launch of its new Business Class passenger seat ‘OPERA’, specifically designed for single-aisle aircraft.
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China Eastern Airlines has chosen Thales/ACSS to equip its B737 fleet with the NXT-800 DO-260B compliant transponders
On 25 July 2020, the Japanese bulk carrier Wakashio ran aground on a reef in Mauritius. Very quickly, Corail Hélicoptères mobilised an H130 to fight the threat of pollution.
#fuelefficiency #innovation #sustainability #airtransport #airline
The three decarbonized aircraft concepts presented by Airbus explore various technological runways and aerodynamic configurations with the goal of commissioning in 2035.
The congress committee on transport and infrastructure delivered its report "Design, development and certification of the Boeing 737MAX" on September 16, 2020. It clearly mentions that Boeing and the FAA share the responsibility for the development and final certification of a dangerous aircraft.
The Thales Reality H flight simulator for the brand new H160 helicopter from Airbus Helicopters has just passed a major milestone with the certification of its FFS (Full Flight Simulator) level D qualification by the DGAC. Equipped with high definition 4K imagery with a wide field of view, the simulator brings even more realism and sensations to the training exercises.
EASA has completed the Boeing 737 MAX test flight campaign. The results will be analyzed ahead of the JOEB or Joint Operations Assessment Board, to be held in London-Gatwick next week.
Launched on September 14, the JOEB Joint Operations Assessment Committee meeting is a major step towards the return to service of the Boeing 737 MAX, which will need to pass other key milestones.
The ATR 72-600F will provide cargo operators with advantages of the latest generation market-leading regional turboprop.
The Reality H® simulator from Thales has been installed at the Helisim centre in Marignane.
Boeing has decided to end its transaction to acquire Embraer's commercial aircraft activities. The Brazilian manufacturer announces that it will use all possible means to obtain damages.
The Air France-KLM Group is obliged to gradually reduce its flight activity very significantly
“Airlines are in crisis. The collapse in demand is unprecedented. And airlines are struggling to match capacity to the fast-changing situation."
During the presentation of Spirit AeroSystems’ results, Tom Gentile, President and CEO, announced an agreement with Boeing. Production of the 737 MAX fuselages will be resumed in March and 216 will be manufactured in 2020.
FL Technics acquires the Italian company Flash Line Maintenance and adds 15 line stations to its network.
In 2020, CFMI will produce ten Leap-1B engines per week, with the possibility of readjustment at Boeing request. Returning to normal could take some time, according to Philippe Petitcolin, CEO of Safran.
Key players from the European aviation industry met in Oslo to set the framework for a unique program that will transform Norwegian air transportation and serve as a learning ground for sustainable aviation on a regional scale.
The Doha-based company’s first shareholding investment in IAG equity was in 2015, with a stake up to 9.99%.
Collins Aerospace and Lufthansa Technik announced a licensing agreement for nacelle MRO services on A320neo aircraft.
Chinese aviation authorities have granted type certification for Ansat light multipurpose helicopter. Russian Helicopters will start deliveries to China in accordance with a contract previously concluded.
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