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AirlinesSAS will join SkyTeam
The transition will take place in September after leaving Star Alliance
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced that on 31 August 2024 it will leave the Star Alliance, the alliance of airlines among the largest in the world, to join SkyTeam on 1 September 2024. It is a move... more
AirlinesEU airports: no limits on liquids
In some airports, passengers will be able to carry up to two liters with them
After almost 20 years, the rule at airports that prevents passengers from carrying more than 100 milliliters of liquids in their hand luggage will be abolished in some European countries. The rule came... more
AirportsBologna Airport: stop at the "Marconi Express"
Service suspended from April 12th for maintenance work
Yet another stop for the "Marconi Express", the 5 km monorail that connects the Bologna-Centrale railway station with the "Guglielmo Marconi" airport in Panigale. This time the service will be suspended... more
AirlinesGermany: agreement on airport security
Successful negotiations between Verdi union and BDLS: strikes are nearing an end
A contractual pact has been reached in Germany covering approximately 25,000 airport security workers. This brings to an end a dispute that had lasted for several months and which caused a series of strikes... more
AirlinesItaly: traffic controllers strike ongoing
Brindisi Enav workers protest against moving radar services from Apulia to Rome
A 24-hour strike is ongoing for the air traffic controllers of the Brindisi center of the Italian Flight Assistance Company (Enav). Accusing finger pointed at the industrial plan of the national operator,... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: impasse in Brussels
Gentiloni (Economy Commissioner): "Europe has worked to ensure an independent future for the former Alitalia"
There is an impasse in Brussels over the privatization of the Italian flag carrier ITA Airways. At the moment everything is silent, but the Lufthansa aviation group and the Ministry of Economy and Finance... more
Airports"Romagna system integrates airports and ports"
Request from cooperative to "bring benefits and wealth on a large scale"
The Italian cooperatives of Emilia Romagna relaunch the idea of creating an integrated mobility system for the Region. These are the nodes of the network: greater synergy between the "Luigi Ridolfi" airport... more
DefensePatrol begins in the China Sea
Joint naval initiative of the Philippines, USA and Japan
Nippon's Defense Ministry, led by Minoru Kihara, has officially announced that the first patrol operations in the South China Sea will begin by 2024. The mission will be carried out jointly by the Japan... more
AirlinesBrescia Airport wants its independence
Management company opposes it and reminds investments made and to be made
The Itaian "Gabriele D'Annunzio" airport of Brescia-Montichiari is at the center of a political dispute between Veneto and Lombardy Regions. The latter asks for its relaunch, accusing the former of using... more
DefenseNATO turns 75
Stoltenberg: "The strongest, longest-lasting and most successful alliance in history"
The 75th anniversary of the Atlantic Alliance was celebrated today in Brussels. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was founded on 4 April 1949 with the signing of the Atlantic Pact in Washington,... more
AirlinesItaly looks to the G7: the plan for Apulian airports
Vasile (AdP President): "We are ready. Bari, Brindisi, Foggia and Grottaglie are operational"
The management of the management company Aeroporti di Puglia (AdP) is optimistic about 2024. Various factors are fueling the good prospects: the flow of passengers over the Easter weekend, some emerging... more
AirportsItaly. F2i strategy to build an airport network
Three Sardinian stopovers will be controlled through Ligantia, welcoming public partners
The F2i fund launches the plan for the creation of the Sardinian airport network in Italy. The input began in the last few hours, after the Italian Competition and Market Authority (Agcm) established that... more
AirlinesStrike at Heathrow airport next April 11
Folded Arms for 600 border police officers, inconveniences expected
A four-day strike has been proclaimed in the United Kingdom and will involve border Police officers at London-Heathrow International Airport. According to estimates, more than 600 people will fold their... more
AirlinesTwo-day strike by Air France pilots
Mobilization called for 15 and 16 April
The Syndicat des Pilotes d'Air France (Spaf), which represents a significant part of the pilots of the national carrier Air France, has called a sector strike for Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 April 2024. It... more
AirlinesRolls-Royce tests new engine
Intended to power small hybrid and electric aircraft for regional transport
British motor manufacturer Rolls-Royce has successfully tested a new electric motor intended to power regional transport aircraft. This is a 320 kW engine specifically designed to meet the needs of future... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Italy will not send soldiers
Stoltenberg: "A stronger role for NATO will put an end to the war"
The leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) believe that a stronger role for the Atlantic Alliance in coordinating and providing support to Kiev is a way to end the war against Russia,... more
AirlinesJapan considers creation of anti-aircraft shelters
Identified five cities located on remote islands
Japan's Defense Ministry has said it will set up new underground shelters and evacuation centers capable of accommodating the local population for two weeks in the event of military attacks with ballistic... more
AirlinesANA becomes the official Japanese airline of the LA Dodgers
Announced a multi-year partnership
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's carrier, and the Los Angeles Dodgers today announced a multi-year partnership making ANA the Official Japanese Airline Partner of the seven-time championship team.As part... more
AirlinesKorean Air finalises order for 33 A-350 airplanes
In the versions 900 and 1000
Korean Air has become a new customer for the A-350 Family following the signature of a firm order with Airbus for 33 aircraft: 27 A-350/1000s and six /900s. Offering the longest range of any aircraft,... more
AirlinesManager Rivera: from ITA disaster now eligible for DoValue
Ex-Mef CEO running for credit manager presidency
The former general director of the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) Alessandro Rivera, who had scuttled the agreement with the shipowner MSC for the privatization of the flag carrier ITA Airways,... more
Airlines"MilleMiglia" Alitalia acquired by Trenitalia
Former airline loyalty program will have synergy with "Carta Freccia"
The Italian railway State company Trenitalia (FS Group), specialized in the rail passenger transport service, has bought the historic MilleMiglia-My Miglia loyalty program of the former national airline... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Easter to everybody
The agency will reopen next Tuesday 2 April 2024
AVIONEWS informs its collaborators, reporters and social media fans that it will be closed for the Easter weekend.The agency will reopen as normal next Tuesday 2 April with the normal publication of articles.The... more
AirlinesAir Astana agreement on aircraft engines
Kazakh carrier will change A-320neo engines during 2024
The Air Astana, the national airline of Kazakhstan, has recently reached an agreement with the US company Pratt & Whitney for the supply of PW-1100G engines mounted on the 29 A-320neo aircraft. The air... more
AirlinesFedEx reduces order of Boeing planes
They will be delivered to the cargo company by the end of May 2026
The cargo air carrier FedEx has announced that it will reduce the number of B-767/300F aircraft with a purchase option from 50 to 43. This is what emerges from the company's latest quarterly statistical... more
DefenseIsrael: Italy fears widening conflict
Tel Aviv raids in Syria; Tajani: "We are in Lebanon to ensure that this does not happen"
Israeli military planes conducted a series of attacks tonight on the city of Aleppo, located in the northern part of Syria. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, at least 42 people lost... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines expands routes in Italy
More flights to eight destinations on the Peninsula from next Sunday
The strengthening of connections with Italy by the national carrier Turkish Airlines will begin on 31 March 2024. In recent months, in fact, the company had announced a significant increase in flight frequencies... more
DefenseIsrael: Italy defends peace
Prime Minister Meloni's message to Italian soldiers in Lebanon
Italy is committed to defending peace in the Middle East. This is the message reiterated in recent hours by the President of the Italian Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, in a speech to the Italian... more
Finance and economyUkrainian war: Russia threatens NATO planes
Putin: "For us they will be a legitimate target, no matter where they are"
The Kremlin has announced that if the West supplied Lockheed Martin F-16 "Fighting Falcon" warplanes to Ukraine, and these were then used by Kiev against Russia, Moscow's armed forces would launch a military... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: "Brussels puts Southern Italy at risk"
Cancellation of 14 routes to and from Germany could fuel high flight prices
The changes requested by the European Competition Commission, led by Margrethe Vestager, to authorize the marriage between the national carrier ITA Airways and the German Lufthansa Group provide for a... more
AirlinesElba Airport (Tuscany) dreams of air taxis
New stopover management company which will have a board with three members
The management of the company Toscana Aeroporti, which controls the Italian "Amerigo Vespucci" airport of Florence-Peretola and the "Galileo Galilei" of Pisa-San Giusto, as well as the Marina di Campo... more
Civil aviationCroatia buys two new Canadair planes
It will increase the country's firefighting fleet to eight aircraft
Croatia has recently signed a contract for the purchase of two Canadair DHC-515 firefighting planes produced by the North American manufacturer De Havilland Canada Aircraft. This is thanks to funding from... more
DefenseSaab will build an arms factory in the US
It will produce close combat weapons and ammunition for the US Army
The Swedish Saab Group (Svenska Aeroplan AktieBolaget), which also operates in the aviation and defense sectors, has announced that it plans to build a new plant in the United States for the production... more
Civil aviationNew Boeing CEO: the candidates
The Group's BoD is looking for external managers with proven experience
The board of directors of the US Boeing Group, a company specializing in the aerospace and defense sectors, has started the search for the new CEO who will replace the current CEO Dave Calhoun, who resigned... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Brussels asks for routes to be cut
Among these, 13 are decidedly profitable intercontinental ones
By 26 April 2024, the Lufthansa Group and the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) will have to provide Brussels with solutions to obtain the European green light for the privatization of the... more
Finance and economyIsrael: ceasefire resolution up for vote
Ultimatum from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the USA
A new draft for the ceasefire in the war between Israelis and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip is up for vote. The document, drawn up by the non-permanent members of the Glass Palace, is currently being... more
AirlinesAirport fire in Kenya
Terminal 1E for international flights was destroyed by flames
The "Jomo Kenyatta" international airport in Nairobi, Kenya, is on fire. A blaze broke out this morning in one of Africa's main airports. No casualties or injuries were reported. Some international flights... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Brussels sends letter
Possible green light after renouncing 30% of slots at Fiumicino and Linate airports
The arrival of the notification regarding the critical issues that the ITA-Lufthansa marriage could generate on the national, international and intercontinental markets arrived in these hours in Rome and... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: rival airlines sharpen their claws
No recourse in exchange for the transfer of 30% slots, in particular at Linate
The ITA-Lufthansa agreement is bogged down in Brussels. Meanwhile, rival airlines take advantage of this to scupper the marriage. While waiting for the technicians of the European Competition Commission,... more
AirlinesItaly. Sardinia: territorial continuity in chaos
Italian Uiltrasporti union: "The new council guarantees the right to mobility of Sardinians"
Air Territorial continuity in the chaos in Sardinia. Some passengers resident on the Italian island, workers and protected groups of travelers are not benefiting from the mandatory services imposed on... more
Civil aviationGreece will purchase seven Canadair planes
Government announces order for DHC-515 finalized by end of March
Greece announces the purchase of seven Canadair DHC-515 firefighting planes. The order will be finalized by the end of March 2024. The value of the deal amounts to approximately 360 million euros overall.... more
AirlinesProfits of European airlines are soaring
IAG Group obtained better results; flight demand increases in January 2024
The main European air carriers doubled their profits during 2023. This is what emerges from the analysis of the financial statements of four major players in the sector: the German Lufthansa Group, the... more
Civil aviationBoeing: financial liquidity alarm
US group radically reorganizes company to raise cash flow
There is a financial liquidity alarm for the US Boeing Group, specialized in the aerospace and defense sectors. The reason? The slowdown in the production of 737 Max family aircraft imposed by the American... more
Civil aviationItaly: in Sardinia only 5 firefighting helicopters
Alarm in the Region: request for 14 aircraft but the tender was partially abandoned
There is controversy in Sardinia over the provision of fire-fighting helicopters for the forestry corps. Summer 2024 will see only five aircraft out of the 14 required. It emerges from the opening of the... more
AirlinesItaly, expensive flights: fares at +13% at Easter
Ticket prices are increasing in the main Italian airports
Easter is approaching and with it, as per tradition, the prices of airline tickets increase. It is a well-known market mechanism: the growth in demand for travel by passengers determines a rise in the... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Italy confirms support
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni illustrates the plan in Parliament
The War in Ukraine, the support given to Kiev by Italy and the aims of the Atlantic Alliance. These are some of the issues addressed today by the President of the Italian Council of Ministers, Giorgia... more
DefenseIsrael: Italy against attack on Rafah
Netanyahu indicates delegation that will be in Washington to talk about peace and war
International community concerned by the decision of the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to launch a military operation towards Rafah, on the border with Egypt, with the aim of completely neutralizing... more
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
AerospaceAirbus-Nasa: collaboration to monitor climate change from space
GRACE-C contract for two spacecraft awarded
Airbus has been awarded a contract to design and build the GRACE-C twin spacecraft by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory JPL (Pasadena, California). This new mission of American Space Agency and the German o... 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