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AirlinesParma Airport (Italy): Padilla Coleman new CEO
Dalla Rosa Prati (president): "We will have routes and services that aim for quality"
Quality services, not quantity. This is the objective of Guido Dalla Rosa Prati, confirmed as president of the board of directors of the manager of the "Giuseppe Verdi" international airport in Parma in... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: ready to sell 17 airport slots
About ten Italy-Central Europe flights are at stake
About ten flights between Italy and Central Europe will probably be sold to two low-cost airlines, the Spanish Volotea and the British easyJet. This is what is foreseen by the new package of remedies submitted... more
AirlinesRisk of mass strike for American flight attendants
Union asks for 33% more salary, company offers half
Immediate salary increases of +17% and greater participation in the financial profits accrued by the company. This is the offer that the US airline American Airlines made to its flight attendants. Proposal... more
AirlinesVistara in the hands of Air India by the end of 2024
The acquisition process of Indian company proceeds smoothly
National carrier Air India plans to complete the merger with Vistara airline by the end of 2024. The company has already received the green light for the sale from Indian and foreign competition regulators."Any... more
Civil aviationAirbus-Avincis: partners on Advanced Air Mobility
Opportunities for operating eVTOL in all Europe
Airbus and Avincis, an European helicopter operator, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner on the development of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The companies will collaborate to explore... more
Civil aviationEU-US axis on aviation safety
EASA-FAA summit meeting to share information on aircraft production
Europe will allow US to attend safety hearings of European aircraft manufacturers. In detail, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (Easa) will allow the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)... more
AirportsItaly, Parma Airport: Centerline makes the purchase official
Dalla Rosa Prati (Sogeap): "From next Winter connected to destinations of great interest"
Improving number of flights, user experience, safety and quality standards of infrastructure: these are the objectives of the Canadian company Centerline Airport Partners, which recently announced the... more
AirlinesITA and Lufthansa prepare remedies on EU-US flights
Brussels will deliver its final verdict on privatization by July 4
Cutting remark against Brussels, but optimism remains. These are the feelings that reign among the managers of the German national carrier Lufthansa and within the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: new Saudi-Asian axis for the sector
Riyadh Air prepares to start operations in 2025
Riyadh Air, which is expected to start operations in 2025, has partnered with Asian carriers Singapore Airlines and Air China. This is a move with which the Saudi start-up, controlled by the Saudi state... more
AirlinesBoeing is looking for a new CEO
Outgoing David Calhoun fully supports the board's choice
The outgoing CEO of the US Boeing Group, David Calhoun, today announced that he will fully support the choice of his successor by the company's board of directors. This is an announcement that confirms... more
AirportsIndian billionaires' party: 1200 arrivals in Italy airport
Not only small business aircraft at Genoa, but also large private aircraft such as B-747s and A-340s
The Italian pre-wedding party in Portofino between Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, children of two Indian billionaire dynasties, is certainly one of the marriage of the year. This is demonstrated not... more
AirlinesStar Alliance: 10 years at London-Heathrow T2
Over 120 departures every day to 44 destinations in 23 countries
Together with its member airlines, Star Alliance is delighted to complete a decade of excellence at Terminal 2 – its home at Heathrow. The Queen’s Terminal has served as the base for 23 Star Alliance mem... more
AirlinesMexicana de Aviación orders 20 E-190/195E2 aircraft
Deliveries start 2Q25 -DATA SHEET
Mexicana de Aviación, Mexico's State-owned carrier, has ordered 20 Embraer E2 aircraft: 10 E-190E2 and 10 E-195E2 jets. Deliveries will begin in 2Q25. The airline will configure the E-190E2 with 108 seats,... more
Civil aviationUSA: unions against Boeing managers
Managers are allegedly persecuting technicians to keep quiet about safety problems
There is alarm among workers at the Boeing Group factory in Everett, a city located in Washington State. The plant is considered among the largest production buildings in the world and is the heart of... more
Civil aviationMD Helicopters expands into Europe
New authorized service center for customers from the old continent
US aircraft manufacturer MD Helicopters has announced its expansion into Europe. This is a move that is part of initiatives that aim to strengthen its global network of service providers. The goal is to... more
AirlinesSpain fines low-cost airlines
Fined 150 million euros for "unfair practice" on hand luggage
Spain has fined some low-cost airlines operating on national territory 150 million euros. This is the highest fine ever imposed by Madrid. The reason? The alleged violation of consumer rights due to the... more
AirlinesIATA’s 80th AGM: aviation leaders assemble in Dubai
The meeting-summit will take place from June 2 to 4
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the leaders of the global airline industry are gathering in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), for the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting... more
AirlinesFirst international commercial flight for C-919 aircraft
China Eastern operates the connection with passengers on board
The first international commercial flight of a Comac C-919 aircraft with passengers on board will be operated tomorrow by the Chinese carrier China Eastern Airlines. This is the first time for this aircraft... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines will ground 45 planes
It's a PW1100G engine problems effect
At least 45 planes will be grounded in 2024 due to Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine problems. It cwas announced by the management of the flag carrier Turkish Airlines, which foresees operational limitations... more
AirportsBoeing will not increase aircraft production
Stop came from the US FAA
The US Boeing Group still will not be able to increase the production of B-737 MAX planes, as decided by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The reason is that there remain product safety issues... more
AirlinesJapan sanctions Russian airline
Cargo operator carrying out large transports
Ten Russian operators and entrepreneurs sanctioned by Japan. Among theme there is also the operator TTF Air, specialized in the defence and cargo air transport sectors, based in the city of Bryansk. The... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. IATA (2): passenger demand up 11% in April
Regional breakdown for international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights:Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was... more
AirlinesSalerno airport (Italy): taxi service ready
The first air connection is scheduled for July and the airport is preparing
Salerno is preparing for the operational return of the "Costa d'Amalfi" Italian airport in Pontecagnano. A flight to the French stopover of Nantes-Atlantique is scheduled for July 11, 2024, which will... more
CargoIATA: air cargo demand continues strong growth into 2Q
Several factors should be noted
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2024 global air cargo markets showing strong annual growth in demand into the second quarter (Q2). <br id="isPasted"> Total de... more
AirlinesAirfares are more stable
The analysis of a specialized study center
Airline ticket prices in Europe and Asia are starting to stabilize. In some cases even to decrease. This is a trend that is independent of the physiological increase in fares that occurs during the Summer... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines airplane accident: preliminary report
The explanation from the national transport ministry
Passenger Geoff Kitchen, 73, died due to the rapid change in gravitational pull and the 54 meter drop in altitude. This is what emerges from the preliminary results of the investigation into the plane... more
AirlinesAmsterdam Airport: controversy over anti-noise measures
Airlines KLM and Transavia point point an accusing finger at limitations wanted by the government
Harsh criticism from some airlines against the Dutch government for the anti-noise restrictions placed at Amsterdam-Schiphol airport. Dutch airlines KLM and Transavia have pointed an accusing finger at... more
AirlinesAir Nigeria relaunch suspended
Local government blocks Ethiopian Airlines' initiative indefinitely
The relaunch procedure of the national carrier Nigeria Air has been suspended indefinitely. The Abuja government decided this on the grounds that it was not a project carried out in the national interest.... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Brussels reassures about the wedding
Vestager (Competition): "The rejection of a merger is a very rare event"
The rejection of a merger between companies is a "very rare event". With these words, the European Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, reassures the green light for the marriage between the... more
AirlinesPratt & Whitney compensates Wizz Air
Compensated for PW-1100G engine problem
Air carrier Wizz Air has received "significant compensation" from US company Pratt & Whitney for problems with its GTF PW-1100G engines. In any case, the number of aircraft that will remain out of service... more
AirlinesPakistan Airlines shares cancelled
The move represents a further step in the privatization procedure
The share price of the airline Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was cancelled. The Pakistan Stock Exchange has arranged this in recent days. This move represents a further step in the privatization... more
Civil aviationAirbus Protect-Aura Aero pact on future aircraft
Cooperation in view of the certification on Era, a 19-seater hybrid-electric plane
Aura Aero and Airbus Protect have signed a cooperation agreement ahead of the certification of Era, the future 19-seater hybrid-electric aircraft for regional transport developed by Aura Aero. Both companies... more
Civil aviationFirst ACH-160 Lounge helicopter delivered
Luxury version purchased from an Italian operator
The Airbus Group will deliver the first ACH-160 helicopter configured with lounge seating today. The aircraft will be taken over by the Italian company Air Corporate, based in Verona. The rotary-wing aircraft... more
AirlinesIsrael war: 40 dead in Rafah
Crosetto (Italian Defence minister): "We are convinced that Israel had to resolve the problem with Hamas"
At least 40 Palestinians were killed by an Israeli Air Force airstrike conducted on the tent at Tal as-Sultan city. This is an area where people displaced from their homes in the south of the Gaza Strip... more
Civil aviationUkrainian war: Kiev drones in Russian airspace
Meloni (Italia premier): "Let's start working with the Ukrainians to understand the steps to take" for peace
Peace between Russia and Ukraine and the possible use of American armaments on Russian territory. These are the hot topics that are animating the international public debate relating to the war. Meanwhile,... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines changes turbulence management
Investigators are currently examining the data from the black boxes
The national carrier Singapore Airlines has changed the rules regarding the use of seat belts on board and changed the route of the London-Singapore flight. This is the first effect of the incident that... more
AirlinesIran buys 12 Russian helicopters
They will be destined for the services of the Tehran Red Cross
Iran has signed a contract with Russia for the purchase of 12 Mil Mi-17 helicopters to be used for the services of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (Ircs). The value of the deal would be around 500 million... more
CargoEurope studies solutions to replace Antonov planes
Solutions to have aircraft with strategic transport capacity
Cargo planes built by the Ukrainian state company Antonov are known to be the largest in the world. These are aircraft used to move large cargo, including helicopters, vehicles and oversized components... more
AirlinesTel Aviv Airport: Terminal 1 reopens
The first national flights will take off on May 27th
Terminal 1 of the Israeli "Ben Gurion" international airport in Tel Aviv reopens. The Israel Airports Authority (IAA) announced this in recent hours. Operations at the facility were suspended seven months... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: hopeful Germans
Confidence in favorable negotiation outcome, but Brussels sees competition risks
The Lufthansa aviation group responds with optimism to the European Commission's skepticism regarding the acquisition of 41% of the Italian flag carrier ITA Airways. The German airline avoids comments... more
Civil aviationEmbraer and Avfuel to increase SAF adoption
To one load per week at Melbourne Airport
Embraer announced yesterday an agreement with Avfuel to increase its uptake of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Melbourne-Orlando International Airport to one load per week.The duo first entered... more
AirlinesHelicopters: increasing use of leasing
It emerges from consultancy monitoring
The number of chartered helicopters will reach 15% of the total number of aircraft in flight in the world By 2030. In fact, operators in the sector are increasingly turning to leasing services to strengthen... more
AirlinesChinese aircraft manufacturer bets to Saudi Arabia
Comac wants to expand its passenger aircraft sales business
State-owned manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) is eyeing Saudi Arabia's aviation market as a launchpad for its international ambitions. This is a move that confirms the strong... more
Civil aviationSuperconductivity research for hydrogen-powered aircraft a step further
Confirmed interest in the potential of these technologies
Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, has launched a new technological demonstrator to accelerate the maturation of superconducting technologies for use in electric propulsion systems of... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines backs down on pedophile employee
Legal case because minors were filmed while using the airplane bathroom
A lawsuit was filed against the US carrier American Airlines after a minor girl was allegedly "secretly filmed while using the plane's toilet" during a flight operated in January 2023. According to the... more
AirlinesTurkish airline focuses on tourism
Agreement with the UN to enhance emerging destinations
To promote sustainable tourism and aviation on a global scale. This is the purpose with which the national carrier Turkish Airlines today signed a protocol with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO, United... more
AirlinesItaly. Trento: new helicopters for the firefighters
Two H-125s in service at Fire Brigade in June 2024 - VIDEO
Two new Airbus Helicopters H-125 aircraft destined for the medical rescue service arrive in Trento (Italy). The two rotorcraft will replace the old Ecureuil 350B3 currently in use. The two unts will be... more
AirportsNew pilot assistance technologies take to the road with a demonstrator
Automatic aircraft taxiing and new features tested in electric truck
Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, has started testing new technologies to support automatic taxiing and enhance pilot assistance onboard an innovative electric truck. The three-year... more
AirlinesRaisi's death: last words on board the aircraft
"The situation is not good, our helicopter..", said a staff member
"The situation is not good, our helicopter crashed", the words broken by tears. This is what emerges from the audio recorded on board the Bell 212 military helicopter (mark 6-9207) on which was the president... more
AirportsBrindisi Airport: restrictions in view of the G7
The official dinner in the Castello Svevo is also scheduled for June 13th
Ban on transit and parking in areas near the international Italian airport in Brindisi during the days of the G7 Summit. This is what is provided by five ordinances issued today by the Apulian municipality.... more