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AerospaceEU: General Assembly on Defence, Space and Cybersecurity held today
On the future agenda of the European Union and Europe's needs in key sectors /ATTACHMENT
Today, Friday 12 September 2025, the General Assembly on Defence, Space and Cybersecurity was held at Esrin, the European Space Agency's Earth Observation Programme Centre in Italy. The event was organised... more
AirlinesAir Niugini takes delivery of its first A-220 aircraft
And it becomes the 25th global operator of this model
Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has taken delivery of its first A-220/300 aircraft, on lease from Azorra. The airline becomes the 25th global operator of this model, which is now... more
AirlinesAircraft efficiency and emissions: Air India Group relies on advanced Data-Driven technology
Targeted solution to reduce consumption, and make flights smarter and data-driven
With rising fuel costs and increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, airlines around the world are seeking new tools to operate more efficiently. Air India Group is tackling the challenge by implementing... more
Civil aviationBoeing admits delays in certification of new B-777/9 aircraft
The ceo Kelly Ortberg defines the process as 'a mountain of work'
Deliveries of Boeing's new widebody aircraft, the -777/9, will be further delayed. The chief executive, Kelly Ortberg, confirmed yesterday that the aircraft's certification — part of the -777X program —... more
AerospaceAvio SpA (2): capital increase launched to support growth plan
For a maximum total amount of 400 million Euro
The board of directors of Avio SpA, meeting on 11 September, unanimously approved the company’s new business plan and resolved to submit to the extraordinary shareholders’ meeting, to be convened for 23... more
Civil defenseForest fires: the worst year in the last 20 years in Europe
One million hectares up in smoke in the EU in 2025, according to Wwf
One thousand eight hundred fires. An area four times that of last year went up in smoke, the highest in the last two decades, equal to that of the Basilicata region. Among the most affected countries:... more
AerospaceAvio SpA: first half 2025 results
Consolidation of Vega C launch activities
New contract in USA confirms continued momentum on Defense market more
AirportsAirspace restrictions will also be in place in Estonia in the coming weeks
At the eastern border of the country, for airliners, sports aviation and civil drones
Following Poland and Latvia, Estonia yesterday also decided to impose restrictions on its airspace in the eastern part of the country. This measure was requested by the Estonian defense forces, Kaitsevägi,... more
AirportsToscana Aeroporti SpA: Board of Directors approves semi-annual report 2025
Trend of passenger and cargo traffic in the first half of the year
The Board of Directors of Toscana Aeroporti SpA, the company that manages the Florence and Pisa airports, met yesterday and reviewed and approved the half-year financial report as of 30 June 2025, confirming... more
AerospaceAvio's stock market plunges as it awaits a decision on its capital increase
A possible 300 million Euro increase. But Leonardo might not participate
Shares of the Italian aerospace company Avio are plummeting on the stock market. Trading began yesterday afternoon following rumors of a possible capital increase of as much as 300 million Euro. However,... more
Civil aviationLatvia closes eastern airspace.Precautionary measure amid tensions with Moscow
Along the borders with Russia and Belarus, declares Defense Minister Sprūds
In response to recent Russian air incursions into Poland and in conjunction with the Namejs exercises, Riga raises its alert level to protect its own airspace and that of NATO more
AirlinesSpohr on Lufthansa: "This is a year of transition"
High costs weigh on the Group. City Airlines and Discover are the strongest carriers
2025 and 2026 will be transitional years for the Lufthansa Group. Progress is being made on the recovery plan, and efforts are underway to contain costs. However, challenges remain. Flight delays, labor... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in August: passenger and cargo volumes on the rise
6,3 million passengers travelled via Frankfurt Airport last month
In August 2025, some 6.3 million passengers traveled via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), 4.1 percent more than a year before. Summer holidays ensured consistently high demand during the month. Especially on weekends... more
Civil aviationNBAA announces promotion of Heidi Williams to VP of Association
A 25-year veteran of the aviation industry, she is a commercial pilot and flight instructor
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has named Heidi Williams vice president, air traffic services and infrastructure, expanding her role in overseeing the association’s policies and coordination wi... more
AirlinesEmirates introduces the A-350 aircraft on the route to Hangzhou
From next 26 October, a few months after the inauguration of the connection
Emirates announces the introduction of the A-350 aircraft on the daily route to Hangzhou, in Mainland China, starting on 26 October this year, just three months after the route’s inaugural flight.Adnan K... more
AirportsRussian drones in Poland: urgent Un Security Council meeting called
According to a diplomatic source, the meeting may take place on Friday, September 12th.
"At Poland's request, an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council will be convened regarding Russia's violation of Polish airspace" the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on "X."... more
Fair and shows"Roma drone conference" returns, the event on drones and air mobility
This year focus on “medical drones” for the urgent transport of medicines and biomedical products
Roma Drone Conference 2025 returns, the leading professional event in the drone and innovative air mobility sector. Now in its eleventh edition, it will take place on Thursday, November 6 at Fiera Roma... more
Airlines24 years ago the attacks by airplanes in the USA
There were four ones in which three thousand people died
Twenty-four years have passed since that Tuesday, 11 September 2001 in the USA (it was 8:45am local time, 3:00pm in Italy), events that shocked the entire world and the sectors of transport by aircraft... more
Civil aviationAircraft and traffic. Poland introduces restrictions on civilian flights until December
The measure concerns the east of the country. Drone flights prohibited.The official statement
Pansa, the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency, informs that at the request of the Armed Forces Operational Command, from 10:00pm UTC on 10 September 2025 until 11:59pm UTC on 9 December 2025, air traffic... more
AirlinesAir Canada expands its international network from its Toronto hub
New routes to Asia and Europe and the introduction of B-787/10 aircraft to support growth
Air Canada announced today a further expansion of its international network: the Toronto hub is preparing to host new routes starting in Winter 2025 and Summer 2026. The objective is to strengthen Toronto’s p... more
AirlinesAvelo orders up to 100 E-195E2 airplanes, value USD 4.4bn
Firm order for 50 units with purchase rights for 50 additional aircraft
Avelo Airlines has placed a firm order for 50 E-195E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for 50 more, supporting the airline’s strategy to the United States. Aircraft deliveries are expected to begin in t... more
AerospaceLife on Mars? NASA reveals revolutionary discovery by the Perseverance rover
New scenarios opened on the habitability of the Red Planet /VIDEO
A rock sample taken from the Jezero crater contains potential "biosignature", molecules that on Earth are often associated with forms of microbial life more
DefenseDrones in Poland. Rutte: "Last night's violation was not an isolated incident"
Polish Pm Tusk invokes Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty - VIDEO
"Last night demonstrated that we are capable of defending every inch of Nato territory, including its airspace" Nato secretary general Mark Rutte declared following the violation of Polish airspace by... more
AirlinesRyanair: Ray Conway to replace Mike O'Brien
As Safety Director on board from October
Brief. The Board of Ryanair Holdings plc today (Wed. 10 Sept.) announced that Capt. Ray Conway has agreed to join the Board to replace Mike O’Brien as a Non-Exec. Director with oversight of Air Safety e... more
Fair and showsDsei UK (2). Tekever presents the AR3 Evo, a modular "battle" drone aircraft.
The evolution of the vertical take-off UAS aircraft, enhanced by field experience in Ukraine
Portuguese company Tekever unveiled its latest surveillance drone model, the AR3 Evo, at Dsei UK 2025 (Defense and Security Equipment International, taking place in London from September 9 to 12). This... more
DefenseDsei UK (3). Historic agreement for the recycling of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft
The contract aims to recover and reuse leftover materials from decommissioned airplanes
A new frontier in the management of military aerospace waste materials opened today in London, on the second day of Dsei UK 2025 (the Defence Exhibition, which concludes on September 12). Babcock International,... more
Defense"Dsei UK 2025" ongoing in London (September 9-12)
1,600 exhibitors and 90 countries represented
Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) is a biennial defence and security trade exhibition which serves as a forum between governments, national armed forces, industry, and academics, held... more
AirlinesWinds of change at Malaysia Aviation Group
New routes and increased frequencies for the Group's airlines, but also vegan food on the passengers' menu
Objective: make Malaysia Airlines one of the top 10 global carriers by 2030 more
AirportsAci Europe: airports see passenger traffic rise in July year-on-year
Freight and aircraft movements - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its preliminary air traffic report for July 2025 with data covering over 470 European airports.Passenger traffic across the European airport network... more
DefenseVon der Leyen: "Europe is engaged in a struggle". State of the Union address
Among the topics are war, defense, and relations with the US. 6 billion Euros for the "drone wall" with Kiev- VIDEO-ATTACHMENT
"Europe is engaged in a struggle. A struggle for a whole continent living in peace, for a free and independent Europe". These were the words with which European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen... more
HelicoptersCamcopter S-100 UAS helicopter included in MDA Space solution
For Royal Canadian Navy Istrar programme
Schiebel announced today it has been selected by MDA Space Ltd., a reference provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, as part of the company’s contract a... more
AirportsPoland's airports reopen after Russian drone strike in Ukraine
Unmanned aircraft violated Polish airspace. An Italian G-550 Caew aircraft was also activated
Warsaw, Modlin, and Rzeszow airports resumed operations this morning; Lublin Airport also reopened later. As "Flightradar24" reported, at least 14 incoming flights were rerouted overnight and into the... more
AirlinesITA and United: new code-share agreement takes off
Italy and the USA even more connected; flights from September 15
ITA Airways and United Airlines announce new code-share agreement to increase connectivity between Italy and the USA, enhancing travel options for passengers of both carriers. Code-share tickets are already... more
Fair and showsBalloons. 68th Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett: end of the race in France
This year’s winners are the Swiss team SUI 1, composed of Kurt Frieden and Pascal Witprächtiger - VIDEO and ATTACHMENT
The 68th edition of the Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett officially came to an end yesterday. After three challenging nights in the air, all the teams have now landed safely, marking the conclusion of... more
AirlinesBrief. Singapore Airlines reactivates the Milan-Barcelona route
From tomorrow the service under the fifth freedom regime will resume on Airbus A-350 aircraft
Briefs from Italy. Singapore Airlines (SiA) resumes air services between Milan-Malpensa and Barcelona-El Prat starting tomorrow, 10 September 2025. The flight will be operated three times a week under... more
IndustryGCAP, stealth multirole fighter: the G2E consortium formed
The industry partners united for the sensing and communictions for next generation fighter
The defence electronics industry champions representing Japan, the UK and Italy have formed a consortium, readying the partners to embark on the design and development phase of the integrated sensing and... more
Civil aviationNBAA lauds House passage of important aircraft pilot mental wellness legislation
The measure now moves to the US Senate for consideration
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed passage by the US House of Representatives of a bipartisan bill to improve aircraft pilot access to mental health care.The Mental Health in Aviation... more
HelicoptersUmbragroup supplies actuators for the Racer "helicopter" by Airbus
The company has developed the motion control systems for the flaps of the high-speed demonstrator /VIDEO
The Italian company Umbragroup contributed to Airbus Helicopters' Racer (Rapid and Cost-Effective Rotorcraft) project, providing the actuation systems for the wing flaps and the vertical fin. This technical... more
AirlinesFrom Cologne/Bonn to Tirana by Wizz Air
Three times a week from December
Wizz Air will connect Cologne-Bonn Airport with Tirana starting this Winter. The route to the Albanian capital is already the fourth new route that the carrier will add to its upcoming Winter schedule,... more
AirlinesAircraft. Emirates extends Premium Economy to all A-380 flights to New York
With four cabin classes, thus expanding the options for customers
Emirates announces today that all its A-380-operated services to New York-"Jfk" will now offer four cabin classes, including the award-winning Premium Economy (PE). Direct flights EK201/202, which operate... more
AirlinesTomorrow strike in France: transport disruptions expected and mobilisation of 80,000 officers
Civil Aviation announces cancellations of air services, particularly in the south of the country
Road and rail traffic are also at risk. The acting Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, has promised a "zero-tolerance" approach toward blockades and violence more
AirlinesWizz Air continues its expansion at Stockholm–Arlanda Airport
The launch of a new route to Albania is planned for Summer 2026 by a 209-seat A-321 aircraft
The Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air continues to invest in the Swedish market by adding Tirana, Albania, to its overall offering from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport. It is the fourth air link the airline... more
Civil aviationSchiebel unveils Next-Generation UAS: S-101 and S-301 helicopter systems
To meet the rapidly evolving demands of modern military operations
Schiebel announced the launch of two new products: the CAMCOPTER S-101 and S-301 Unmanned Air Systems (UAS). These next-generation unmanned helicopter systems represent refined new designs, dedicated for... more
AerospaceELT Group participates at "DSEI UK 2025"
The company showcases its EMSO capabilities for information superiority across five domains
At the 2025 edition of DSEI UK - September 9-12- (stand S6-135), ELT Group will present its EMSO solutions, across the five operational domains (Land, Sea, Air, Space and Cyber), and the technological... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space leads 5G direct-to-device demonstration
On behalf of the French space agency CNES, together with Capgemini and Thales
Capgemini, a global reference in business and technology transformation, Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defense, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors, and Thales Alenia Space,... more
DefenseEurofighter Typhoon aircraft: Paveway IV precision-guided bomb successfully integrated
Raytheon UK: will strengthen the capabilities and interoperability of NATO forces
The integration of the Paveway IV precision-guided bomb onto the Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft has been successfully completed. Raytheon UK, part of defense giant RTX, announced today, saying it... more
DefensePurchase of fighter jet aircraft: Kuwait delays, Malaysia questions the deal
At stake is the supply of 8 F/A-18 "Legacy" Hornets, and the government of Kuala Lumpur is looking around...
The ongoing delays in the delivery of eight F/A-18 "Legacy" Hornet fighter jet aircraft by Kuwait are pushing the Malaysian government to reconsider its acquisition plan. The uncertainty over timing, according... more
Civil aviationAircraft and security (2): Pakistani civil aviation also in FAA's crosshairs
Inspection started today, crucial to lift the ban imposed after irregularities in pilots' licenses
The suspension of direct flights, including those of the national carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), dates back to 2020 more
DefenseA metal wreck with an Israeli logo was found in Sicilian waters
Satellite debris, an extra airplane fuel tank, or even a rocket? Theories are flourishing...
On Saturday afternoon, following a report, the Italian Coast Guard discovered a cylindrical metal wreck approximately 5 meters long and 1.5 meters in diameter, approximately 8 miles off Capo Ponente, between... more
AirlinesAircraft and safety: FAA extends the flight ban on Haiti-Port-Au-Prince Airport
Light weapons and drones in the hands of gangs are a threat. Cap-Haïtien and Les Cayes remain operational
US civil aviation has extended the flight ban to Port-au-Prince International Airport, the capital of Haiti, due to the persistent deterioration of security in the country. The announcement was made on... more