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With the approval of the financing, Trump's space missile defense project enters the operational phase
Growing concerns over costs and the imminent arms race more

IndustryAir Traffic Management in Ukraine: Leonardo, Enav and UkSatse sign...
Return to the restoration of Ukrainian system management capabilities, severely compromised by the conflict
The occasion for the signing was today's Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine. As a first step, five primary route radar units and associated technologies will be donated to the country more

AirlinesStrike on July 10 in Italy: handling company staff involved
The service lasts 24 hours. Connections are guaranteed from 7:00 to 10:00 am and from 6:00 to 9:00 pm - ATTACHMENT
Several air transport strikes in Italy are underway (see AVIONEWS) that could cause delays, cancellations, and disruptions. The strikes involve personnel from Assohandlers member handling companies operating... more

DefenseUkraine strengthens air defense with the US, and military production with...
They discussed it with Zelensky and Trump, as well as the co-production of drones...
...while Copenhagen opens its doors to the Ukrainian defense industry for the joint production of armaments more

AerospaceThe cosmonauts of the Ax-4 mission return to Earth
Successful landing after 20 days on the ISS. The highlights of the Ignis mission by Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski
The successful landing marked the conclusion of a mission that not only advanced science but also deepened international collaboration and inspired public engagement in space exploration, reads a statement... more

AirlinesEtihad unveils seven new destinations
A total of 27 announced or launched in one year
Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has unveiled seven additional new destinations to further expand its network as part of the ongoing strategy aimed at attracting more point-to-point... more

Civil aviationH-55 demonstrates high-density altitude electric flight in Colorado
Showcasing aircraft performance in extreme conditions
Next stop: Oshkosh. The Across USA Tour continues with its seventh stop at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 — “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” during a symposium on future of electric aviation (July 19-20) at the annual airshow (July 21-27) more

AirlinesAir Canada and ITA Airways celebrate significant partnership milestone
New code-share agreement enhancing connectivity between two Countries and beyond
The Italian carrier is also in the process of joining the Star Alliance network as a full member expected in early 2026 more

AirlinesBrief. Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates new air route to Hanoi
For the African carrier, it is the first route to Vietnam and the 20th Asian destination
News from abroad. Ethiopian Airlines announces today the launch of the new Addis Ababa-Hanoi route, with four weekly frequencies. To celebrate this significant milestone, the carrier organized an inaugural... more

AirlinesVueling optimizes aircraft maintenance with 3D digital scanning tec...
A pioneering portable tool enables digital inspection of fuselage damage
The device provides real-time data, significantly reducing the time required for each inspection, optimizing maintenance scheduling more

AccidentsLondon: Beechcraft B-200 Super King Air aircraft crashes during tak...
The impact generated an explosion that forced the closure of Southend Airport
There are 4 victims (two pilots, two passengers). The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has opened an inquiry into the causes more

AirlinesLatam: seasonal increase in Lisbon-Fortaleza air connections
The average occupancy rate of 82% has led the airline to rise flights between Europe and Brazil
From next October 27th to March 26th, 2026, with B-787 aircraft. Concurrently, during the same period, the Fortaleza-Miami service will be temporarily suspended more

AccidentsEthiopian crash trial: Boeing reaches agreement with relatives of some...
On March 10, 2019, a B-737 Max 8 aircraft crashed
The trial in connection with the plane crash that occurred in Ethiopia on March 10, 2019 (see AVIONEWS), when an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 crashed shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa-Bole... more

Civil aviationMessage by the Head of Italian State Mattarella to President Macron
On the occasion today of the national holiday of France
The Head of the Italian State, Sergio Mattarella, sent the following message to the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron:"On the occasion of the national holiday, I am pleased to extend to... more

AirlinesLufthansa Cargo launches development of VR training for aircraft loading...
Carrier continues to drive forward digitalisation projects within the industry
The rollout of the first module of it is scheduled for October 2025 more

Civil aviationItalian ENAC: Francesco Gaetani head of EASA flight standards direc...
The Authority congratulates the appointment of an Italian as leader of a strategic organization
He will assume the new position starting from October 1, 2025 more

AirportsHeathrow (2): £10 Billion Private Investment Plan
To improve service levels, boost reliability and unlock growth for Britain
Heathrow is the most punctual major airport in Europe this year and the best-connected airport in the world delivering strong value for its customers and the country. The five-year plan unveiled today... more

IndustryAirbus to train cybersecurity experts for the French Ministry of the Armed...
The eight-year contract covers development, production and operational maintenance
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has signed with Airbus Defence and Space and launched a framework contract for the training and education of all cybersecurity experts at the Ministry... more
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Leonardo has taken another step in strengthening its position in the field of cybersecurity, enriching its portfolio of innovative proprietary products by taking over the Swedish company Axiomatics AB.... more

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The massive fire that broke out in Marseille yesterday afternoon is easing this morning, as Georges-François Leclerc, prefect of the Bouches-du-Rhône, stated at a press conference. However, the alert r... more

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AirportsItaly. Genoa Airport: the Bod meets at the end of July
An opportunity to chart the future route of the Italian stopover
The end of July 2024 will be an important period for the future of the Italian "Cristoforo Colombo" airport in Genoa-Sestri. The board of directors of Genoa Airport should meet in a meeting between the... more

AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: if Italy makes Germany fly
Economies of scale and long-range intercontinental routes for a lasting relaunch
The finances of the German Lufthansa Group in the first half of 2024 are not brilliant, but the purchase of the Italian carrier ITA Airways could allow the airline to improve the Group's situation. There... more

AirlinesItaly. Ancona Airport: the service worries the unions
CGIL, CISL, UIL: "The company risks crisis again due to lack of liquidity"

AirlinesMigrant trafficking: Ghadames Air manager arrested
Libyan prosecutor against air carrier: "It transported passengers to the USA"
