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AirlinesScandinavian Airlines was saved
Corporate reorganization is expected to finish in mid-2024
The US Bankruptcy Court in New York has approved the rescue plan of the carrier Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), which operates as the national airline in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Judge Michael Wiles gave... more
Civil aviationITA-Lufthansa: notification from Brussels within days
Rome will have to provide a response to the EU within a month
The arrival of the notification is expected within this week, with the technicians of the European Competition Commission, led by Marghrethe Vestager, will communicate the critical issues that, according... more
Civil aviationInvestors focus on eVtol Archer Aviation
Partner acquires share on the stock market for 8.3 million euros
The US company Archer Aviation, specialized in the development of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVtol, Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing), has sold part of its capital to its partner... more
AirlinesUnited boosts training
Announcement comes after the airline reported six occurrences in two weeks
The top management of the US carrier United Airlines has announced that it will update training and safety procedures for the company's employees. The announcement comes after the airline recorded five... more
AirlinesItalian Poste airline renews agreement on maintenance
Entrusted to a well-known national operator monitoring five B-737 airplanes
The air carrier Poste Air Cargo, an Italian company of the Poste Italiane Group, has signed a 30-month agreement for the maintenance of its entire fleet, made up of five B-737/400 freighter version aircraft,... more
AirlinesLatam plane crash: new hypothesis
Possible problem with the pilot seat activated involuntarily
The first hypotheses have emerged on the causes of the plane crash that occurred in recent days on board a B-787 Dreamliner aircraft of the Chilean carrier Latam, which suddenly lost altitude upon landing... more
Airlines"Golden Easter" to fly to Puglia
Prices rising due to landslide that fell on the railway in Irpinia which cut Italy in half
Ticket prices charged by airlines connecting the "Leonardo da Vinci" airport of Rome-Fiumicino with the airports of Puglia have skyrocketed. The reason? It's partly the fault of the approaching Easter... more
AirlinesGenoa Airport: 15% to the Municipality
Bucci (Mayor): "It is essential to take an active part in the management of the city's airport"
The Italian Municipality of Genoa has been awarded a 15% share of the capital of the Genoa Airport company, which manages the "Cristoforo Colombo" airport in Sestri. It is a stake that was previously in... more
Airports"Dengue" alarm: "No tests at the airport"
New circular published by the Italian Ministry of Health on planes, ships and goods
Italy strengthens controls at ports and airports to limit the circulation of the "Dengue" virus. It was established in a new circular published by the direction of the Ministry of Health, led by Orazio... more
AirlinesTrieste Airport: photovoltaic system soon to be active
It will allow the airport's consumption to be reduced by 80%
The photovoltaic system at Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari airport will be operational in the next few days. It is a system capable of developing 3.5 megawatts of power, the largest among those installed... more
AirlinesAircraft and strike in Germany
A 48-hour mobilization underway among airport security workers
A 48-hour strike in the air transport sector begins today in Germany. Airport security workers at the airports of Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Karlsruhe-Baden Baden are involved (Thursday 14... more
AirlinesUSA: transport agency criticizes Boeing
NTSB letter to American senators on meeting with CEO David Calhoun
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has announced that investigators have not yet been able to understand who installed the plug door of the B-737 MAX 9 plane, operated by the US company Alaska... more
CargoOpenCargo Lab established with leading airfreight industry partners
Announced at the "IATA World Cargo Symposium" ongoing in Hong Kong
Airbus has launched the OpenCargoLab, a collaborative initiative with leading partners from the airline, logistics and handling sectors, focusing on the entire airfreight ecosystem. The collaboration involves... more
AirlinesChina Airlines sells five cargo planes
They will be sold to two foreign operators specialized in the air freighter sector
The Taiwanese national carrier China Airlines has announced the signing of an agreement for the sale of five B-747 cargo aircraft. The planes will be sold to two foreign operators: an Asian airline and... more
Airlines"IATA World Cargo Symposium": three critical priorities
Lufthansa has renewed and expanded the scope of its agreement to utilize CargoIS
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reviewed progress in digitalization, safety and sustainability at the opening of its World Cargo Symposium (WCS), which opened in Hong Kong, today, with... more
Civil aviationICAO Council appoints Secretary General Salazar for second term
From last 1 August 2021, for other three years
The 36 States on the governing Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) appointed yesterday Juan Carlos Salazar, of Colombia, for a second three-year term as Secretary General.... more
Civil aviationUSA: criminal investigation against Boeing
Initiated by the justice department for the explosion of the Alaskan flight door
The United States Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation against the American Boeing Group, specialized in the aerospace and defense sectors. Under the scrutiny of investigators is the... more
AirlinesSalerno Airport: runway tested
Plane took off and landed for tests
The technical tests of the runway at the Italian "Costa d'Amalfi" airport in Salerno, begin today, Monday 11 March 2024. In detail, an aircraft completed all the take-off maneuvers and subsequently the... more
AirlinesWhat happened to the Alitalia managers
The company was a high training school for many ones
The former national carrier Alitalia, which from 1946 to 2021 carried a tricolor brand around the globe that quickly became synonymous with Italianness in the world, is today a shadow of itself. Today... more
Accidents10th anniversary of the disappearance of flight MH370 (2): ICAO statement
By its Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano
On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH 370 on 8 March 2014, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano has issued the following statement: “ICAO co... more
AirportsNaples Airport: metro connection by 2026
Manfredi: "The city will have a high-level rail transport system"
By 2026, metro line 1 will connect the "Ugo Niutta" international airport of Naples-Capodichino with the urban area of the Campania capital. It was reiterated by the municipal administration in recent... more
Civil aviationContract signed for six H-175 helicopters
The model in service since 2015
Airbus Helicopters and Skyco International Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., a State-owned enterprise belonging to China's Guangdong Province, have signed a contract for six H-175 helicopters. Entrusted by... more
AccidentsTen years since the tragedy of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370
There were 239 people on board: the victims' relatives are still calling for justice
Ten years ago the mystery of flight MH370. This is a B-777/200ER aircraft operated by Malaysia Airlines which disappeared from radar on 8 March 2014. There were 239 people on board (227 passengers and... more
Civil aviationCityAirbus NextGen, electric prototype, makes its debut
Maiden flight later this year
Airbus has presented its full electric CityAirbus NextGen prototype to the public, ahead of its maiden flight later this year. The two-tonne class CityAirbus, with a wing span of approximately 12 metres,... more
Civil aviationPiaggio Aerospace: another 12 months in extraordinary administration
The announcement at question time by the Italian Minister of Business Adolfo Urso
The special administration of the Piaggio Aerospace Italian company has been extended by one year. It was announced in recent hours by the Italian Minister of Business and Made in Italy (Mimit), Adolfo... more
AirlinesITA Airways: a consortium with Delta and MSC is better
The Air France-Lufthansa dispute that blocks privatization would end
The IAG Group (International Airlines Group) and the Spanish company Air Europa are proceeding with the merger, but according to rumors they have temporarily suspended the merger procedure, apparently... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines places order for up to 133 Embraer airplanes
Deliveries will begin in 2025
Embraer has secured a major order for 133 aircraft from American Airlines Group Inc. to meet domestic demand in the United States. American has placed a firm order with the Brazilian company for 90 E-175s,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: carrier privatizations in the balance
In addition to the ITA-Lufthansa dossier, there is also an offer from the lAG Group to acquire Spanish Air Europa
Various privatization procedures underway in Europe hang in the balance. There is not only the ITA-Lufthansa dossier, but also the offer of the lAG Group (International Airlines Group) to acquire the Spanish... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines orders 85 additional A-321neo aircraft
The carrier took delivery of its first model five years ago -DATA SHEET
American Airlines has signed a firm order for an additional 85 A-321neo aircraft, taking its total order for this type to 219 airplanes. AA took delivery of its first A-321neo in February 2019, and 70... more
AirlinesITA Airways obtains the renewal of its IOSA registration
To assess an airline's operational management and control systems
ITA Airways announces that it has obtained the renewal of its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration, a program of the International Air Transport Association, IATA, created to assess an airline's... more
AirlinesAircraft and strike in Germany
Lufthansa ground staff crosses their arms, inconvenience for 200,000 passengers
Black weekend for transport in Germany. A two-day strike has been proclaimed in the airline sector. The Verdi union has called a stoppage from work from 4:00 am on Thursday 7th to 7:10 am on Saturday 9th... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: clouds on the horizon
Brussels ensures constructive dialogue; Urso: "We expect a decision in a reasonable time"
Brussels' attempt at reassurance on the ITA-Lufthansa marriage fails. The European Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, tried yesterday. But saying that the "dialogue is proceeding" is not... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Air France is against merger
Possible appeal by French airline weighs on the EU Competition Commission decision
The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), led by Giancarlo Giorgetti, and the German aviation group Lufthansa are concerned about the rigidity with which the European Competition Commission, led... more
AirlinesPiaggio Aerospace: summit in the Municipality
We are looking for a plan for the reintegration of workers into work in Genoa
A fruitful meeting took place yesterday between the unions and the Municipality of Genoa regarding the re-employment of workers from the Piaggio Aerospace company. Various possibilities were put on the... more
AirlinesITA Airways: Turicchi admits, financial report in the red
The president talks about "getting the company back to producing profits soon"
The flag carrier ITA Airways has added the first owned aircraft to its fleet: an A-330/900. The purchase was financed through a bond issue worth 80 million euros, brokered by the investment company Castlelake,... more
AirlinesMarco Sansavini new CEO and Chairman of Iberia
From April 2024 together with other two changes
International Airlines Group (IAG) announced yesterday changes to its senior management team effective from the beginning of April 2024, during its Full Year results and the analysts’ presentation in L... more
Civil aviationHelicopters. Italy present at "Heli-Expo 2024"
Last day of the fair for the international event with over 600 exhibitors
Last day for the international exhibition "Heli-Expo 2024". The event, which takes place in the United States at the Anaheim Convention center in California, recorded the presence of around 14,000 professionals... more
AirlinesLast Qatar Airways A-350 plane back in operation
Airbus has solved all aircraft fuselage painting problems
National carrier Qatar Airways has put the the last of its A-350 planes back into service. It was grounded last year due to deteriorating fuselage paint problems. It is a situation that has caused a heated... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines considers order of 100 aircraft
Company confirms dialogue with manufacturers Boeing and Airbus
The US carrier American Airlines is said to be close to signing an agreement for the purchase of around 100 narrow-body aircraft, supplied partly by the European manufacturer Airbus and partly by the American... more
Civil aviationEgypt: international tender for airports
The call for bids for the management of 28 airports will be launched in the next few days
The Government of Egypt wants to entrust the management and development of its 28 airports, of which nine are of international importance. With this objective, in the next few days Cairo will publish an... more
AirlinesThe international tour of the Chinese C-919 aircraft
First demonstration flights abroad in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia
The Chinese State company Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) announced that its C-919 and ARJ-21 aircraft will carry out flight demonstrations for the first time in five new Southeast Asian... more
Civil aviationHelicopters. "Heli-Expo 2024" kicks off
Over 600 exhibitors; panel on Advanced Air Mobility, artificial intelligence and aviation safety - VIDEO
The international exhibition "Heli-Expo 2024" kicks off in the United States. The event, which opened in the last few hours and will end next Thursday 29 February at the Anaheim Convention center in California,... more
AirportsBrussels expresses solidarity to Ukraine
The ceremony at Hostomel airport which hosted the largest plane in the world
The President of the Italian Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni, together with the main international heads of state who arrived in the capital Kiev, commemorated the second anniversary of the conflict... more
AirlinesIndiGo airline will lease 20 aircraft
Indian company tries to cope with shortage of Pratt & Whitney engines
Indian IndiGo Airlines is looking to lease around 12 aircraft from the secondary market and to lease up to eight airframes (including fuselage, undercarriage, wings) to accommodate the grounding of several... more
AirportsAutogrill and 12oz inaugurate a store in Milan-Famagosta
The opening of a strategic city hub marks the first collaboration between two brands
Autogrill opens the first franchising store under the 12oz brand, an Italian retail format specialized in the rapid service of coffee&milk based drinks, within the strategic hub of the Milan-Famagosta... more
AirlinesBoeing delays plane deliveries, Ryanair plans to cut flights
Orders push company to reduce Summer program in the busiest period of the year
The low-cost airline Ryanair may be forced to cut some scheduled flight during the Summer 2024 season due to the shortage of aircraft supplied by the US Boeing Group. A hard blow for the airline, which... more
AirlinesUSA-Israel: first flight restored
Lufthansa, Swiss Air, Austrian, Aegean, Air France, United are reactivating air connections
The US United Airlines has declared in recent days that it plans to restore direct flight to Israel. The first air connection should be operated at the beginning of March 2024. This is the first American... more
AirlinesBoeing fires manager Ed Clark
737 Max program manager, new one appointed
The US Boeing Group, specialized in the aerospace and defense sector, has fired the executive Ed Clark, responsible for the program for the 737 Max passenger plane. The announcement, currently unofficial,... more
AirlinesITA Airways: two managers reinstated
Head of Legal Affairs and External Relations suspended in October 2022
Two top managers of the national carrier ITA Airways have been reinstated. They were fired in 2022 when the management was in the hands of the executive president Alfredo Altavilla and the CEO Fabio Lazzerini.... more
Civil aviation"Singapore Airshow": Comac attracts interest
Thanks in particular to the international debut of the C-919 aircraft
At the "Singapore Airshow" aviation show (20-25 February) the Chinese state aircraft manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) managed to overshadow the big names in the sector, the... more