CuriositiesHistoric aircraft: Australian Air Force restores glorious P-40E Kittyhawk...
Ming the "Ruthless" brought back to life, protagonist of the skies in World War II - GALLERY
Air Marshal Stephen Chappell and Royal Australian Air Force Warrant Officer Ralph Clifton unveil the restored P-40E Kittyhawk A29-90, Ming the Merciless, on March 25, 2025, at the Australian International Airshow more
Civil aviationHydrogen aircraft technologies showcased at Airbus Summit 2025
A next-generation single-aisle electric vehicle could be a reality by 2030 onwards
At the Airbus Summit 2025 (24-25 March), the European giant provided an update on its roadmap to pioneer the future of commercial aviation for decades to come, outlining plans for a next-generation single-aisle... more
CargoAirplanes: Hong Kong tightens restrictions on transport of lithium-ion...
The decision was taken after yet another fire on board, probably started by a power bank
Following a recent incident that saw an Airbus A-320 plane forced to make an emergency landing in China due to a fire on board, allegedly started by a lithium-ion battery, Hong Kong's civil aviation regulator... more
IndustryUSAF awards Boeing development of world's first sixth-generation ai...
Entrusted to the Seattle giant the design, construction and delivery of the F-47
The Department of the Air Force announced the contract award for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Platform, marking a major milestone in the... more
Civil aviationAirbus Summit (3). Advances key technologies for next-generation single-aisle aircraft
Presentati in occasione dell'evento di due giorni (24 e 25 marzo)
During the 2025 Airbus Summit (March 24-25), the industry provided an update on its roadmap to pioneer the future of commercial aviation in the decades to come. The Company outlined potential technology... more
Civil aviationAirbus Summit 2025 (2): industry accelerates SAF adoption
With "book and claim" system
Airbus is taking a significant step toward scaling the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by testing a new “Book and Claim” approach. This initiative aims to boost both supply and demand for SAF... more
Civil aviationAirbus Foundation-Solar Impulse Foundation: three year partnership
Aimed at driving global progress on sustainability through fostering innovation
From 1 April, the two foundations will actively seek proposals that can benefit from aerospace capabilities to promote nature-based solutions. The selected projects will receive € 10K in seed funding and have access to technical expertise to help accelerate their impact more
AirportsFire at Heathrow Airport: after chaos and disrupted flights, now it's time for controversy
And the blame game is on full display
The fire that broke out last Friday at the North Hyde electricity substation has unleashed chaos at Heathrow Airport, the UK's main hub and one of Europe's busiest. The power outage has stranded hundreds... more
DefenseKiev claims destruction of four Russian helicopters in Belgorod Oblast
Himars multiple rocket launchers target secret air base. Moscow plays down losses
Ukrainian forces reportedly destroyed four Russian military helicopters in Russia's Belgorod region. The attack, which used Himars multiple rocket launchers, targeted a secret air base used by Russian... more
AirlinesPlane bound for China forced to make unscheduled stopover: Pilot without...
Crewmember notices oversight in flight: flight delays six hours
This also happens... A Boeing B-787 aircraft of the American United Airlines travelling to the Chinese metropolis of Shanghai, had to make an unexpected landing at the airport of San Francisco due to an... more
AirportsHeathrow Airport fire (4): it resumes flights
Partial reopening tonight with priority given to repatriation and relocation of aircraft
After the temporary closure due to a fire that broke out in the electrical substation with consequent power outage (see AVIONEWS 1, 2 and 3), London-Heathrow airport has announced the partial resumption... more
AirlinesFedEx reinforces its fleet: options for ten new airplanes confirmed
ATR-72/600F model, delivery scheduled between 2027 and 2029
ATR, the reference manufacturer of regional aircraft worldwide, today announced a major contract with FedEx Corp, the world’s express transportation provider, for the acquisition of 10 -72/600F. This o... more
AirlinesMalaysia Aviation Group signs order for up to 60 B-737 MAX aircraft
To renew the fleet of subsidiary Malaysia Airlines with more fuel-efficient airplanes
Boeing and Malaysia Aviation Group today announced an order for 18 single-aisle B-737/8s and 12 single-aisle 737/10s (with an option for 30 more) to refresh Malaysia Airlines’ fleet with more fuel-efficient a... more
AirportsFarnborough Airport signs deal for 12.5m litres of SAF from waste
With a historic agreement for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, it pushes the accelerator of the energy transition
Farnborough Airport, the birthplace of British aviation and Europe’s leading luxury airline hub, announced yesterday that it has signed a landmark deal with Hydrogen Refinery for 12.5 million litres o... more
AirportsHeathrow Airport Fire (3): closure and inconvenience raise a series of...
Raised by Willie Walsh, DG of IATA. First of all: who pays for damages to passengers?
Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, said in a note that: “Today’s closing of Heathrow will inconvenience a huge number of travelers. We thank those affected for their patience as airlines focus on get... more
AirlinesHeathrow Airport fire (2): cancellations, delays and hardships for thousands...
Return to normality not before a few days. Cancelled flights to and from Italy - VIDEO
A violent fire has interested a substation, an operational section of London-Heathrow airport (see AVIONEWS), triggering a series of disruptions and delays in air connections, with repercussions that go... more
AirportsFire at London-Heathrow Airport: cancelled 1350 air links
Black-out in the entire area. Effects on international transport by airplane
The London-Heathrow Airport announces on its website that "Heathrow closure - Friday 21 Mar 2025Due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, Heathrow is experiencing a significant power... more
AirportsSkyguide to temporarily reduce capacity at Zurich Airport
From 20 March onwards for an estimated period of four weeks
Skyguide, the Swiss air navigation service provider, will reduce arrival capacities at Zurich Airport from 20 March 2025 onwards, for an estimated period of four weeks. This is due to the biggest change... more
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AirlinesEmirates expands network served by its A-350 aircraft
Short and medium-haul routes in the Middle East/GCC and Europe; in Bologna from June 1st
Emirates has announced seven new destinations to be served by its A-350s, following the entry into service of new aircraft featuring the Premium Economy cabin. With this latest phase of fleet deployment,... more
AirportsHeathrow Airport Fire (3): closure and inconvenience raise a series of...
Raised by Willie Walsh, DG of IATA. First of all: who pays for damages to passengers?
Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General, said in a note that: “Today’s closing of Heathrow will inconvenience a huge number of travelers. We thank those affected for their patience as airlines focus on get... more
AirportsFire at London-Heathrow Airport: cancelled 1350 air links
Black-out in the entire area. Effects on international transport by airplane
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Entrusted to the Seattle giant the design, construction and delivery of the F-47
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DefenseSaab will build an arms factory in the US
It will produce close combat weapons and ammunition for the US Army
The Swedish Saab Group (Svenska Aeroplan AktieBolaget), which also operates in the aviation and defense sectors, has announced that it plans to build a new plant in the United States for the production... more
Civil aviationNew Boeing CEO: the candidates
The Group's BoD is looking for external managers with proven experience
The board of directors of the US Boeing Group, a company specializing in the aerospace and defense sectors, has started the search for the new CEO who will replace the current CEO Dave Calhoun, who resigned... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Brussels asks for routes to be cut
Among these, 13 are decidedly profitable intercontinental ones
AirlinesCovid and Alitalia. It is green light from EU: money arrived
Ok by European Commission to the EUR 24,7 mln to cover damages due to the outbreak
