AirportsNo-fly zones and road closures in Rome and the Vatican for Pope Francis'...
200,000 people and 170 official delegations expected to arrive - 2 VIDEOS
There will be approximately 200 thousand people and 170 official delegations who will reach Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis, scheduled for April 26 at 10:00am. Another 250 thousand people will then... more
AirlinesAir India targets Boeing planes rejected by Beijing
The opportunity born from the US-China trade war is tempting, and Malaysians like it too
The Indian airline is considering purchasing more Boeing 737 Max aircraft originally intended for Chinese carriers, taking advantage of the fallout from cross-tariffs between Washington and Beijing more
Civil aviationChina certifies Avic AG-600 "Kunlong" amphibian aircraft, world's l...
Green light given for mass production of the new pillar of China's industrial ambition - VIDEO
While there is no official confirmation of the news that China has refused to physically deliver two Boeing aircraft, one of which, a -737 Max destined for Xiamen Airlines, both of which were forced to... more
AerospaceArcher Aviation bets on air taxis to/from New York airports
Midnight hybrid tilt-rotor network ready, in collaboration with United Airlines
American startup Archer Aviation and United Airlines unveiled plans for an air taxi network in New York on Thursday, April 17, which could allow travellers to reach local airports by air in just 5 to 15... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a happy 80th anniversary of Liberation
The agency will reopen after the long weekend next Monday 28th
AVIONEWS informs its subscribers, reporters, and fans on social media that the agency will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 25, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Liberation.News broadcasting... more
AirlinesUnited invests in start-up: collaboration includes purchase up to 200 airplanes
The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency
United today announced an investment in Blended Wing Body (BWB) aircraft start-up JetZero. The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency and a greatly... more
Civil aviationEmbraer develops its supply chain in Morocco
The initiative follows a MoU signed to explore projects
A high-level delegation from Embraer concluded an official visit to Morocco to assess the country’s aerospace supply chain. The initiative follows a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between t... more
AirlinesPlanes-ships. Departure of new charter flights boarding in Genoa and Savona
The first flight from Amsterdam tomorrow morning
Thanks to the collaboration with Genoa Airport, Costa inaugurates the season of inbound and outbound charter flights dedicated to Dutch and German customers, organized with the two airlines Corendon and... more
AirlinesSaudia Group discloses order for 10 A-330neo aircraft for flyadeal
The agreement was announced at a signing ceremony held at industy’s facilities
Saudia Group has disclosed an order with Airbus for 10 A-330/900 aircraft for its subsidiary flyadeal. It marks the first widebody order for the subsidiary and paves the way for new long-haul services... more
Finance and economyBoeing reports first quarter results
B-737 production gradually increased in this period
The Boeing Company recorded first quarter revenue of $19.5 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($0.16) and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($0.49). The company reported operating cash flow of ($1.6) billion... more
AirlinesPilot fell ill while landing yesterday in Bergamo on Ryanair plane
Traffic interrupted and 10 flights diverted. This morning the runway reopened and the situation returned to normal
A temporary interruption of air traffic affected the Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport yesterday evening, Tuesday 22 April, due to the captain of a Ryanair flight from Dublin feeling ill during the landing... more
AirportsHeathrow Airport: new routes and improving service drive strong start to...
Results for the three months ended March 31
Heathrow Airport had unveiled the results for the three months ended last March 31, 2025. The highlights are: Passenger demand remains strong – Passenger demand in the first quarter of 2025 remained lev... more
Finance and economyBoeing to sell portions of Digital Aviation Solutions to Thoma Bravo for...
Included asset of primary importance as Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData and OzRunways
The agreement includes also principles for data sharing and future collaborations to ensure continuity of operations under the new ownership more
IndustryThales: collaboration with tyre manufacturer
To drive revenue growth with simulation software
Thales, the reference global technology and security provider, has today announced it is working in partnership with tyre manufacturer Michelin to protect its Intellectual Property and deploy its software... more
AirlinesWizz Air unveils its roadmap to net zero by 2050
Focus on SAF as a critical decarbonisation lever
Wizz Air today launched its comprehensive net zero roadmap – Flying Towards Net Zero. The roadmap offers a realistic path focused on the three F’s – flights (30% emissions reductions from new aircraft techn... more
AirlinesUS-China trade war: Boeing brings two planes destined for China back to...
Beijing stops deliveries as announced
By now, we know, there is a trade war between the United States and China, which has a heavy impact on the air transport sector. On the other hand, Beijing had announced it (see AVIONEWS): the new duties... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Easter to everybody
The agency will reopen next Tuesday April 22nd
AVIONEWS informs its reporters, subscribers and fans on social media that it will be closed on the occasion of the Easter weekend, Monday 21 April (Easter Monday, and also Rome's birthday with its 2778... more
AirlinesSpirit Airlines appoints Davis as President and CEO
And new team members
Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., parent company of Spirit Airlines, LLC, announced yesterday that its Board of Directors has appointed Dave Davis as President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of... more
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Civil aviationSafran: turnover higher than expected
Performance supported by increased demand for travel and motor sales
The French Group Safran, specialized in the production of engines and equipment in the aviation sector, has communicated the economic data for the first quarter of 2023. The first three months of the year... more
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