AirlinesAGM IATA (4): GOL and TAP carriers adopt IATA FuelIS
Advanced analysis solution designed to ensure long-term fuel savings
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Gol and Tap Air Portugal have become the first carriers to use IATA FuelIS, an advanced analytics solution designed to help airlines... more
AirlinesLuis Gallego at the helm of IATA: what can be expected?
Leadership and strategic challenges in leading the Global Air Transport Association
Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), was appointed chairman of the board of governors of the IATA (International Air Transport Association) from June 2, 2025. Although his appointment... more
DefenseSpain receives two NH-90 MSPT tactical transport helicopters
The first units of seven navalized ones, acquired as part of the 2nd batch of the Spanish NH-90 program
Airbus Helicopters has officially delivered the first two NH-90 tactical transport helicopters (MSPT, Multi-Role Support Transport) to the Spanish Navy, coming from its facility in Albacete, Spain. These... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: South Korea intensifies security checks
Hefty fines for Korean Air, Jeju Air, and T'way Air due to maintenance deficiencies. Sanctions totaling 2.6 million USD
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of South Korea has imposed substantial financial penalties on three major companies -Korean Air, Jeju Air, and T'way Air- for serious violations of maintenance... more
AirlinesIATA (3): who is Luis Gallego, new chair of its Board
He replaces IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers - VIDEO
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), has assumed his duties as Chair of the IATA Board. His one-year term began at... more
Civil aviationIATA (2). Policy shortcomings puts SAF production at risk
The Association has worked on two initiatives
And it urges governments to focus on three areas more
AirlinesIATA: $1.3 billion in airline funds blocked by Governments
10 the countries are responsible for 80% of them
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that $1.3 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of end April 2025. This is a significant amount, although... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Italian Republic Day to everyone
The agency reopens as usual next Tuesday, June 3
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporters, and social media fans that it will be closed on Monday, June 2nd, on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the Italian Republic Day.The agency will resume... more
AirlinesITA Airways for Italian Republic Day celebrations
Over 34 events in Embassies and Consulates around the world
In occasion of Republic Day on June 2nd, ITA Airways will be official partner of all celebrative events held in Italian Embassies and Consulates around the world. Over the last days of May and the first... more
CargoAirbus celebrates the completion of the wings of the first A-350F airplane...
Designated for two test aircraft; flight tests scheduled between 2026 and 2027
Airbus announced today a significant milestone in the development of its innovative A-350 Freighter (A-350F) cargo airplane. At the Broughton facility in the United Kingdom, production of the first set... more
AirlinesA flourishing moment for Asia-Pacific carriers
Despite economic difficulties, passenger and cargo demand grows in April 2025
Despite economic headwinds and ongoing trade frictions, preliminary data on April 2025 air traffic, released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), reveal steady growth in both the international... more
AirlinesIATA: date set for the 81st General Assembly and World Air Transpor...
In New Delhi, the key players of the global aviation sector will gather from June 1 to 3, 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that global aviation industry leaders will gather for the 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in... more
AirlinesVenice-Larnaca (Cyprus) is the new air connection of Cyprus Airways
Direct seasonal flights operational from today until next October 24
Cyprus Airways announces a new seasonal air connection between Venice "Marco Polo" and Larnaca, on the island of Cyprus, operating from today until October 24, 2025. With departures every Monday and Friday,... more
AirlinesAeroporti di Puglia: Volotea Bari-Bordeaux connection
Departure tomorrow Saturday, May 31, twice a week
Volotea officially inaugurates tomorrow, Saturday, May 31, its new international air connection between Bari and Bordeaux. The route marks an important step forward in connectivity between Southern Italy... more
AirportsItalian Assaeroporti: traffic data for April and the first four months...
The total data across the 41 national airports in terms of passengers, movements, and cargo
Italian Assaeroporti reports traffic data for April and the first four months of the year for passengers, movements, and freight in tons. April 2025Monthly data (compared to 2024)PassengersMovementsCargo... more
AirlinesCondor adds Milan to its rWinter schedule
And it becomes a year-round destination
Condor Airlines, Germany’s leisure carrier, will continue its service to Italy during the Winter and will add Milan to its Wnter 2025/26 operations. Following the successful launch of new European destinations i... more
AirportsRomania: green light for a major investment to modernize four key a...
Almost €100 million to prevent delays in works and strengthen national and European air connectivity
The Romanian Government announced yesterday a significant allocation of funds aimed at the infrastructural enhancement of four strategic airports in the country. With an approved amount of 484.1 million... more
Civil aviationAircraft and trasport. IATA: passenger growth accelerates last month
Regional breakdown: international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: • Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), w... more
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There is alarm among workers at the Boeing Group factory in Everett, a city located in Washington State. The plant is considered among the largest production buildings in the world and is the heart of... more
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They collided shortly after takeoff due to human error while heading to an exercise site. This is what emerges from the outcome of the preliminary investigation conducted by the Maritime Self-Defense Force... more
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