Civil aviationNew FAA rules for private aircraft: online tracking stopped
For privacy and security reasons, public access to flight data is limited
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AirportsEarthquake in Myanmar and Thailand (2): relief in action, airlift f...
Casualties on the rise; helicopters and planes to reach remote areas and transport the wounded - VIDEO
Yangon Airport, Myanmar, partially reopened for cargo planes carrying tents, blankets, food, drinking water and medical supplies more
AirportsEarthquake devastates Myanmar and Thailand: airports closed, mobility in...
Commercial air routes interrupted. Urgent appeal for humanitarian aid/ 2 VIDEOS
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 has shaken Myanmar and Thailand, causing severe damage and paralyzing key infrastructure. The epicenter of the quake was located in Myanmar, but the repercussions were... more
AirlinesEuropean carriers: "EU 2030 green fuel target is unrealistic"
Urgent postponement needed, say EU aviation giants meeting today at A4E Aviation Summit
European aviation giants are sounding the alarm: the European Union's target of requiring the use of 6% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by 2030 is considered "unrealistic" and needs to be postponed urgently.... more
DefenseItaly and Japan: open dialogues for the maritime surveillance in the Mediterranean
After the GCAP, it’s possible an exchange operation of Italian M-346 aircraft with Japanese Kawasaki P-1 airplanes in Rome
Italy, for strengthen its capabilities to counter the submarine threat in the Mediterranean Sea, are seriously thinking the acquisition of the maritime patrol aircraft Kawasaki P-1 made in Japan. An eventuality... more
DefenseSweden and Netherlands step up military support for Ukraine
From Stockholm, aid for $1.6 billion and focus on air defense; from The Hague, $541 million and focus on drone aircraft
Sweden announced today a massive military aid package for Ukraine, allocating SEK 16 billion (about $1.6 billion). The decision, which is the largest Swedish contribution since the start of the conflict,... more
AirlinesChina Airlines signed an order for ten A-350/1000 airplanes
Finalising a commitment announced by the airline in December 2024
China Airlines of Taiwan has signed a firm order with Airbus for ten A-350/1000 airplanes, finalising a commitment announced by the carrier in December 2024. The new aircraft will fly long-haul routes... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA: passenger demand growth slows slightly in February
Regional breakdown: international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK),... more
AerospaceSpectrum (Isar Aerospace) first orbital launch: failure or success?
An anomaly after takeoff caused it to lose control, crash and explode in the sea/VIDEO
The first orbital launch of the Spectrum rocket, developed by German start-up Isar Aerospace, ended yesterday with an explosion in the sea just seconds after liftoff from Andøya, Norway. The event has... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: air cargo demand declines slightly in...
Several factors in the operating environment should be noted
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), declined by 0.1% compared to... more
DefenseSpy alert in the skies of Lake Maggiore
Repeated overflights of a drone aircraft, probably Russian, over the EU research centre in Ispra
A drone aircraft of suspected Russian manufacture repeatedly flew over the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Ispra, on Lake Maggiore, causing concern and alarm among security authorities.... more
AirlinesBOC Aviation (2) orders 50 B-737 MAX jet aircraft
The lessor's portfolio to 215 units /8 and /9 versions
Boeing and BOC Aviation have announced a new, firm order for 50 B-737/8 jets, expanding the lessor's B-737 MAX portfolio to 215 B-737/8s and 737/9s.BOC Aviation will increase its Boeing order book to 139... more
Civil aviationBOC Aviation orders airplanes of the A-320neo Family
For additional 70 aircraft
BOC Aviation, one of the world’s reference aircraft lessors, has placed a firm order with Airbus for an additional 70 A-320neo Family aircraft. With this order, lessor’s backlog of aircraft to be delivered bec... more
AirlinesITA Airways: major news in the 2025 Summer Season
Terminal change in Frankfurt and Munich
ITA Airways officially kicked off the Summer 2025 season yesterday with exciting new offerings for its customers. The first major development is the transfer of ITA Airways' ground and flight operations... more
AirlinesIberia and Aerolineas Argentinas join forces to bring both Countrie...
37 destinations within the South American State and 29 within European one
Iberia and Aerolíneas Argentinas (AA) have reached an agreement that will bring Argentina and Spain closer than ever. Thanks to this alliance, from March 27, 2025, customers of both airlines will be able... more
AirlinesHamburg Airport: Summer flight schedule 2025
Around 120 direct destinations in 40 countries
Hamburg Airport welcomes the 2025 summer season with a diverse and expanded flight offering that will take travelers to around 40 countries. The new summer flight schedule, which is valid until 25 October... more
AirlinesFrankfurt Airport: to 275 destinations in 91 Countries
More flights within Europe for Summer schedule
Frankfurt Airport’s new Summer schedule will come into force on March 30, in tandem with the changeover to daylight saving time in Germany. The coming summer season will see a total of 83 airlines flying t... more
AirlinesHelvetic Airways: E-195E2 airplane landed at London-City Airport
After that an E-190E2 touched down on the runway at the same airport in 2021
Yesterday marked the landing of the first commercial flight of the E-195E2 at London City Airport, operated by Helvetic Airways. This is now the largest jet from London City Airport.The carrier is making... more
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AirlinesHamburg Airport: Summer flight schedule 2025
Around 120 direct destinations in 40 countries
Hamburg Airport welcomes the 2025 summer season with a diverse and expanded flight offering that will take travelers to around 40 countries. The new summer flight schedule, which is valid until 25 October... more
AirlinesIberia and Aerolineas Argentinas join forces to bring both Countrie...
37 destinations within the South American State and 29 within European one
Iberia and Aerolíneas Argentinas (AA) have reached an agreement that will bring Argentina and Spain closer than ever. Thanks to this alliance, from March 27, 2025, customers of both airlines will be able... more
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It creates Europe’s first lunar orbiting satellite network
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AirlinesITA Airways launches direct flight from Malpensa to "JFK"
New route enriches the company’s intercontinental offer
ITA Airways continues to increase the routes of its 2022 Summer season.From tomorrow, on Saturday 2 April, the company's offer will be enriched with the launch of the new connection from Milan-Malpensa... more
HelicoptersLeonardo confirms position in the world helicopter civil market
With new orders and deliveries in 2022 and 2023
Following the recent success at "Heli-Expo 2022" in Dallas, TX (8-10 March), Leonardo confirms its position in the commercial helicopter market announcing further advancements with recent sales of 23 aircraft... more
AirlinesPope Francis flies to Malta with ITA Airways aircraft
Tomorrow the take off from Fiumicino on plane with new blue livery
DefenseNATO’s Future Surveillance and Control capabilities
Trans-Atlantic team to develop technical concept
