AirlinesITA Airways firms up order for 28 Airbus aircraft
The MoU announced at the end of last September
ITA Airways, Italy’s new national carrier, has firmed up an order with Airbus for 28 aircraft, including seven A-220s, 11 A-320neos and 10 A-330neos, the latest version of the A-330 widebody airliner. T... more
Civil aviationFirst in-flight 100% SAF emissions study of passenger jet plane shows early...
The aircraft entirely with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Initial findings from a world-first study of the impact of 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on both engines of a commercial jet have provided promising early results.The "ECLIF3" study, involving Airbus,... more
DefenseItaly and France sign the "Treaty of the Quirinale"
Cooperation on defense, security, space, foreign and migration policies
Italy and France signed today in Rome at 9:00am the "Treaty for Enhanced Bilateral Cooperation". This is a historic agreement between the two countries that provides for mutual consultation and effective... more
IndustryCroatia and France finalize Rafale aircraft acquisition
Two contracts signed
At a ceremony attended by the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron and the Prime Minister of the Croatian Republic Andrej Plenković, the French Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly... more
AirlinesAirplanes and carriers. Code-share ITA Airways–Klm
By the hub in Fiumicino and Amsterdam
ITA Airways and KLM have signed a new code-share agreement. This will enable passengers to book ITA Airways tickets to KLM's European destinations and KLM customers will be able to book tickets to... more
DefenseCanada says no to Boeing for 88 warplanes
US manufacturer ruled out. Lockheed Martin and Saab still at stake
The Canadian Government has started a modernization program with the aim to replace the aging fleet of aircraft in the world's tenth largest economy. The deal worths about 10.3 billion Euros to provide... more
HelicoptersIndia will reject agreement on Russian helicopters
880 million euro plan to produce Soviet aircraft locally
The government led by Narendra Modi will not go ahead with the project to build Russian helicopters on Indian soil. The pact, worth 880 million Euros, was due to be signed next week during president Vladimir... more
DefenseNew Zealand against killer robot
Decision to prevent uncontrolled spread of weapons across the border
The government of New Zealand announced it would accelerate the international ban on autonomous weapons systems such as killer robots in recent days. A choice that places the country among the most influential... more
AirlinesOmicron variant: restrictions on flights in the USA
Free tests. No quarantine. Air carriers requests accepted in part
The President of the United States Joe Biden has illustrated the new measures to limit the spread of the new variant of the coronavirus Omicron yesterday. Only vaccinated airline passengers will be allowed... more
AerospaceNasa-private agreement for commercial space stations
The contract worth about 367 million Euros
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) entered into a major agreement with three aerospace companies for the development of future commercial space stations. The contract worth approximately... more
Civil aviationRussia certifies new Ka-62 helicopter
It's a low-consumption civil aircraft with fenestron and five blades
Rosaviatsiya, the Russian Federal Agency for Air Transport, has recently issued the type approval certificate for the new civil helicopter Kamov Ka-62 developed by Russian Helicopters, the company controlled... more
AirlinesChina opens to B-737 MAX aircraft
US manufacturer thinks it will be able to return to operations in 2022
After more than two and a half years of stop Civil Aviation Administration of China (Caac) today published a directive that will pave the way for the return to service of US B-737 MAX aircraft in China.... more
AirlinesTravel by aircraft at Christmas between green passes and covid-free...
Covid test to travel in Europe, quarantine risk in the UK, exotic destinations for vaccinated people
The worldwide spread of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus suggests caution. After the first restrictions on international air travel imposed by the Italian Government, with the closure of connections... more
DefenseIsrael sell armed drone aircraft to Morocco
A Tel Aviv-based company turns over 19 million euros. Many civilian casualties
Israel and Morocco have recently sealed in Rabat, capital of the North African country, an important agreement of military cooperation, on which some indiscretions are beginning to emerge. First of all,... more
Civil aviationHelicopters runs for future electric aerotaxis
Agreement between US and Canadian company on Eva aircraft
A US helicopter rental company has signed a 12 million dollar contract with a Canadian aircraft operator to pave the way for the use of electric rotary-wing vehicles in the future air cab market. The deal... more
HelicoptersBeijing Police orders AW-189 helicopter
For law enforcement, rescue and fire-fighting missions
Beijing General Aviation Co., Ltd. has placed an order for two AW-189 super-medium twin engine helicopters which will be delivered to Beijing Police as the end user to strengthen its law enforcement, search... more
AerospaceStarlink could bring internet to planes in 2022
Request for satellite connection forwarded to Federal Communications Commission
Confirmed the negotiations between the US aerospace company Starlink of Elon Musk and some airlines that would like to implement on their planes the satellite internet connection service. The company has... more
Civil aviationFincantieri: most sought-after company by students and young professionals...
For the third year in a row in both categories
Fincantieri continues to rank first as "Italy’s Most Attractive Employer" in the Manufacturing, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering sector according to the Universum ranking, the Swedish company that c... more
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In some Italian airports, the on-board personnel of the low-cost airline Ryanair seem to be employed in these days in promotional campaigns that include the distribution of flyers and the on-board magazine. This... more
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Like many other countries, the US has moved to stop travel to and from South Africa and neighboring countries. Washington's restrictions came into effect yesterday. Some American citizens were able... more
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The European company intends to exploit the "problems" of the Boeing KC-46
Airbus and Lockheed Martin will soon start working together to try to meet the growing demand for tanker aircraft by the US Air Force (USAF), in a bid for the European company to enter -again- in the competition... more
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The objective is to reduce the cost per unit of load by much
In cargo transport the effect that could be generated by the company Amazon Air is likely to be much more incisive than expected, since the colossus founded by Jeff Bezos has the potential to reduce the... more
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