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DefenseNigeria deploys helicopters against oil traffic
Warships, aircraft and other military vessels in action
The Nigerian Navy Service (NNS) has announced the deployment of 10 warships, two attack helicopters and over 500 military boats in Nigerian waters. This is the "Sea Guardian" exercise, which aims to combat... more
DefenseIsrael (2): France sends humanitarian ship
Helicopter carriers to guarantee Palestinians access to medical care
The government of France has sent an amphibious assault ship, the "Tonnerre", to the Gaza Strip. It is a navy helicopter carrier that is headed to the eastern Mediterranean to support civilian hospitals... more
AirlinesPre-emptively denied boarding (2). EU JC: passengers have the right to compensation
Even if they did not present themselves for boarding
And even if they have been informed at least two weeks before the scheduled time of departure of the flight that they will be denied boarding more
AirportsItalian airports involved in cyberwar
Iezzi: "An open Italian front in the context of the Hamas-Israel cyberwar"
The hacker attack conducted yesterday by the "Mysterious team Bangladesh" group against the websites of various Italian airports (Apulia, Calabria, Naples, Valle d'Aosta), raised the question of the defense... more
AirlinesUSA: Michael Whitaker at the helm of FAA
US Senate gives green light to Biden's candidate
Michael Whitaker will be the new administrator of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). After rumors in recent days regarding support from the Republican opposition in the United States Congress,... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports third quarter results
Company still expects to deliver 70-80 B-787 and now 375-400 B-737 airplanes
The Boeing Company recorded third quarter revenue of $18.1 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($2.70) and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($3.26). Third quarter results were impacted by unfavorable defense... more
Civil aviationECAC/EU dialogue: European aviation leaders unite for holistic sustainability
The declarations by Alessio Quaranta, President of ECAC -ATTACHMENT
European aviation leaders have come together in Valencia for the 12th edition of the ECAC/EU Dialogue, reaffirming their commitment to sustainable aviation. This key event is organised every three years... more
AirlinesIsrael: you can fly sitting on the ground on a plane
National airline El applies emergency solutions to ensure service
The Israeli air carrier El Al is significantly changing its capacity to accommodate stranded passengers. To date, over 50 companies around the world have been forced to suspend scheduled flights to and... more
DefenseIsrael (2): Macron meets government leaders
"I want to propose to our anti-ISIS coalition partners in Iraq and Syria"
French President Emmanuel Macron's official visit to Israel begins today. In Jerusalem he met with the Israeli President, Isaac Herzog. After arriving at the "David Ben-Gurion" airport, the head of the... more
DefenseUK: huge order of missiles
These are the AGM 179 Jagm (Joint Air-to-Ground Missile)
The US State Department has approved the sale to the United Kingdom of approximately 3000 AGM 179 Jagm (Joint Air-to-Ground Missile) air-to-ground missiles, developed by the US Group Lockheed Martin. The... more
DefenseIsrael: Hamas releases hostages
This is why Tel Aviv has not yet attacked Gaza by land
The launch of rockets from the Gaza Strip towards southern Israel resumed at dawn, after 11 hours of relative calm. Tel Aviv said that in the last 24 hours it has hit over 400 Hamas militia targets. Meanwhile,... more
AirlinesNepal bets on new Stol aircraft
Notice for the purchase of aircraft capable of operating at high altitude on very short runways
The national carrier Nepal Airlines has launched a tender to find an aircraft manufacturer that can supply Stol (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, that is capable of taking off on short runways. A... more
AirlinesLondon-Luton Airport: away the cars from the parking
Some vehicles will be saved after the fire destroyed the structure
The management company of London-Luton airport has announced that up to 100 cars will be removed from the multi-storey car park which was severely damaged by a fire on the evening of October 10th. Company... more
DefenseUK: aircraft carrier tests new armaments
These are Training Variant Torpedos launched from a helicopter
The British Royal Navy aircraft carrier "Hms Queen Elizabeth" recently carried out new tests with torpedo launches and tests on new armaments. This occurred during some naval and air exercises of the Carrier... more
Civil aviationUnited Kingdom: warning against drones
CAA: "Also used to film accidents, delaying air ambulance intervention" - VIDEO
The British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has sent a warning to all drone operators in the United Kingdom, inviting them to operate more responsibly. This is a communication that comes after a recent... more
AirlinesIsrael (2): various airports closed
Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) bans airspace for tourist flights
Israel strengthens its internal security apparatus. To do so, it may interrupt transport services with little or no notice. A squeeze is likely at all seaports, border crossings, airports, motorways and... more
DefenseIsrael: mediation attempted
Agreed to supply humanitarian aid on the Egypt-Gaza crossing; Tel Aviv prepares incursion
The escalation of violence between Israelis and Palestinians has reached its twelfth day. The toll is 3,400 victims and 199 Jews kidnapped. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden met yesterday with Israeli... more
AirlinesFrance: bomb alerts at eight airports
The alarm has been lifted at the Nice-Côte d'Azur airport
Bomb scares multiply throughout France. Today the airports of Lille-Lesquin, the "Saint-Exupéry" of Lyon, that of Toulouse-Blagnac, Biarritz--Basque Country, Pau-Pyrenees, the "Saint-Jacques" of Rennes-Bretagne,... more
IndustryC-390 aircraft fleet operated by FAB completes 10,000 flight hours
After just four years of service
The Embraer C-390 "Millennium", the new generation multi-mission military transport aircraft, has reached the significant milestone of ten thousand flight hours with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), after... more
DefenseIsrael: Biden's visit to avoid war
Mission impossible: summit with pro-Palestinian countries cancelled after hospital attack
US President Joe Biden's plane is landed in the Middle East. His aim is to try to moderate Israel's military retaliation against the Palestinians, urging the resumption of dialogue between the parties... more
Finance and economyPutin in China (2) and Beijing's pawns
Moscow's increasingly close economic and diplomatic dependence on the Dragon
Over 40 meetings in the last 10 years. Numbers that make it clear how deep the relationship between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping is today. The plane with the... more
IndustryCzech Republic selects the C-390 "Millennium" aircraft
Sixth Nation and fourth NATO country in Europe to prefer this model
The Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces of the Czech Republic announced the start of negotiations on potential acquisition of the new-generation multi-mission Embraer C-390 "Millennium", a military transport... more
DefenseMalaysia purchases Turkish helicopters
At least 12 aircraft to be allocated to the military air force
The Malaysian government will soon finalize the acquisition of 12 Turkish-made military helicopters. These aircraft will be destined for the Royal Malaysia Air Force (RMAF), that is the Air Force. This... more
DefenseIsrael: Washington calls for peace
Second aircraft carrier sent to eastern Mediterranean to stem conflict
The United States is strengthening its diplomatic action to avoid an escalation in the Middle East between Israelis and Palestinians. The aim is to prevent the ongoing conflict from exploding and directly... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Putin in China
He will participate in the Third International Forum "One Belt - One Road"
At the invitation of Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in China today for a two-day official visit. The head of the Kremlin will be in the capital on 17 and 18 October.... more
DefenseIsrael determined to enter Gaza
Egypt opens its borders to send humanitarian aid and welcome Palestinian refugees
Israel's armed forces will attack Gaza following the exodus of Palestinians from the northern part of the Strip to the south. Meanwhile, the Egyptian government opened the Rafah passage on the border between... more
AerospaceBoeing, NASA, United Airlines to test SAF benefits with Air-to-Air flights
Studying how SAF can reduce soot and impact contrails
In a collaboration to strengthen sustainability in aviation, Boeing is partnering with NASA and United Airlines for in-flight testing to measure how Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) affects contrails and... more
DefenseNigeria: joint military exercise begins
18 African countries and French and Brazilian naval ships were present
A series of joint military exercises between France and Nigeria has begun in recent days and will continue until October 15th. For this purpose, Paris has sent naval assault ships and amphibious vehicles... more
Civil aviationAirbus announces changes to the leadership team
Starting from next January 1st, 2024
Airbus is announcing changes to the leadership team led by Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury, as well as the appointment of a designated Commercial Aircraft business management team which will operate... more
AirlinesIsrael (2): stop to ITA planes until Saturday
Repatriations carried out by Neos and Italian Air Force
The State carrier ITA Airways does not carry out air bridges for the repatriation of Italian citizens stranded in Israel. However, these are guaranteed by the private Italian airline Neos. A paradoxical... more
AirlinesIsrael: repatriation to Oslo failed
Norwegian Air's insurance does not cover flights to and from Tel Aviv
The low-cost carrier Norwegian Air today cancelled a flight organized specifically for the planned evacuation of Norwegian citizens. The reason? The airline's insurance company no longer covers routes... more
IndustrySuccessful A-330 MRTT flight test campaign
For F-15 fighters automatic refuelling -DATA SHEETS
Airbus and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) worked together to successfully complete the automatic air-to-air refuelling (A3R) flight test campaign with the A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport... more
AirlinesLondon-Luton airport reopened
After the fire in the parking lot, it resumed flights in the afternoon
The normal schedule of flights at London-Luton airport resumed yesterday afternoon. They were temporarily suspended after a huge fire, which broke out on Tuesday evening around 9pm local time, devastated... more
AirportsIsrael (2): Tel Aviv airport stormed
Travellers flock to airports in an attempt to leave the country and return home
Hundreds and hundreds of travellers are crowding the "David Ben Gurion" international airport in Tel Aviv these days in an attempt to leave Israel and return to their homeland, due to the escalation of... more
AirportsLondon: fire at Luton airport
The flames have devoured a car park - VIDEO
Operations suspended at London-Luton Airport until 4pm Italian time. All flights to and from the British airport are cancelled until this afternoon, according to what was communicated by the management... more
AirlinesItaly: three drunks, flight diverted
The aircraft had departed from Dalaman airport in Turkey and was headed to Liverpool
The pilot of a plane was forced to divert the flight and make an emergency landing at the Italian "Marco Polo" International airport of Venice-Tessera. It was due to the harassing behavior of three drunk... more
Civil aviationEIB loan of EUR 160 million to Italian ENAV
For the modernization and digitalization of the infrastructures
Investments aimed at the evolution of air traffic management systems more
DefenseIsrael: planes full of soldiers in Tel Aviv
Called up from all over Europe to fight against Hamas
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has sent Lockheed C-130 Hercules and C-130J Super Hercules military transport planes to various European countries to take on board soldiers to bring back to Israel. The... more
DefenseUSA: possible aid to Kiev and Israel
Kirby: "We are a strong country to support both Ukraine and Tel Aviv"
The US administration led by President Joe Biden is considering including funding for Ukraine in the urgent request for aid to be sent to Israel, following the escalation of violence with the Palestinians.... more
AirlinesIsrael: Tel Aviv airport under attack
Columns of smoke and panic among passengers lying on the ground - VIDEO
Several rockets have been launched in the past few hours from the Gaza Strip towards the Israeli "Ben Gurion" International airport in Tel Aviv. Some of these missiles were not intercepted by the Israeli... more
Civil aviationRefuelEU aviation initiative: Council adopts new law
To decarbonise the aviation sector
More renewable and low-carbon fuels will reduce the carbon footprint of the aviation sector and create a level playing field for a sustainable air transport in the EU following today’s adoption of a n... more
Civil aviationFlood in India: helicopters in action
Rescuers are searching for around one hundred missing people
Four days after the collapse of the Teesta 3 dam which killed at least 52 people in the north-eastern part of India, the Air Force helicopters finally managed to land on the affected areas to carry out... more
AirlinesIsrael (2): airlines suspend flights
Measure will last until security conditions in Israel improve
Various airlines around the world have suspended air connections to and from Tel Aviv's "David Ben Gurion" international airport, after several rockets have been launched from the Gaza Strip towards the... more
AirlinesIsrael (2): possible airspace closure
Wizz Air cancels all flights between Italy and Tel Aviv airport
The airspace above Israel is "potentially dangerous". It's the warning issued to pilots of US airlines by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This is due to the escalation of violence in the... more
DefenseIsrael: risk of war against the Palestinians
Dozens of Tel Aviv planes hit 800 targets in the Gaza Strip
At least 600 victims, 2200 injured, 750 missing and over 100 people kidnapped. This is the outcome of the last 48 hours of armed clashes between Israelis and Palestinians. A dramatic escalation of violence... more
DefenseAmerican drones closer to Beijing
MQ-9 Reaper will be transferred to Okinawa in November
The United States will soon transfer General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper reconnaissance drones to the island of Okinawa, which is located south of the Japanese archipelago. They will be deployed at the Kadena... more
AirlinesITA Airways received "Business Travel" category award
During the second edition of the "EMA" took place in Florence
ITA Airways was awarded the title of “Best travel inclusion initiative of the year” in the Business Travel category during the awards ceremony of the EMA (European Mission Awards). This year in its sec... more
AccidentsUSA: plane crashes, Italian pilot dies
The 22 year old from Crema had studied in Bergamo, he was in America to fulfill his dream -VIDEO
A Piper PA-44/180 "Seminole" plane (registration N8360K) crashed yesterday in the United States, ending up on the roof of a house in the city of Newberg, in the State of Oregon. The aircraft belonged to... more
AirlinesAmsterdam Airport: 3.1 billions for works
Maintenance, expansion and modernization of the airport by 2027
The Amsterdam-Schiphol airport management company plans investments of over 3 billion dollars for the 2024-2027 development program, which includes maintenance and modernization works at the airport. Infrastructure... more
Civil aviationUSA: 3.5 millions for Police helicopters
Cleveland City Council approves maintenance funds
The Cleveland City Council recently approved an investment of 3.5 million dollars to bring two Police department helicopters back into the sky. This is an initiative that comes after months and months... more