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AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: doubts about Brussels requests
"The feeling is that the EU does not have the courage to block the merger and is pushing the Germans to abandon the agreement"
The sale of airport slots and international routes are two of the main "sacrifices" that the Directorate General of the European Competition Commission, led by Margrethe Vestager, asks of the German airline... more
CuriositiesUS approves arms sales to Italy
Preliminary green light to start negotiations to sign the purchase contract
The US State Department announced in the last few hours that it had approved the potential sale of various weapons systems to Italy. The approval of the American ministry is preparatory to the start of... more
Civil aviationThe "Singapore Air Show" starts soon
The event from next Tuesday 20 to Sunday 25 of February
The "Singapore Air Show" starts next week. The biennial event will be held from Tuesday 20th to Sunday 25th February. It is one of the largest shows in the aeronautical and aviation sectors in all of Asia.... more
AirlinesUSA: FAA-Boeing security summit coming soon
Strengthen prevention after B-737 MAX 9 aircraft door burst
The company's quality control system and production practices will be at the center of a meeting between the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Boeing Group, specialized in aircraft construction.... more
DefenseUSA: Biden will acquire fewer F-35 military aircraft
President asks -18% on number of airplanes in 2024
American President Joe Biden has announced that his administration will ask for a decrease in the number of Lockheed Martin F-35 military combat aircraft that the Pentagon will purchase in 2025. The cut... more
AirlinesWhat are the three world highest airports
Nine out of ten are located in the territory of China "Land of the Dragon"
Many of us may be thinking of Nepal, but the highest airports in the world are mostly in China. Nine out of ten are located in the territory of the "Land of the Dragon". These infrastructures are fundamental... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: what Brussels values
Arrigo: "Who guarantees that the EU antitrust is independent and guarantees not large competitors?"
By 6 June 2024, the European Competition Commission, led by Margrethe Vestager, will take a decision on the agreement signed between the German aviation group Lufthansa and the Italian Ministry of Economy... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: London will send drones to Kiev
A 251 million dollars in supplies from Latvia and the UK are on the table
The UK said today it will supply thousands more military drones to Ukraine. It is a move that is part of the initiatives to support Kiev in the war against Russia. To this end, London has put 251 million... more
AirlinesAirports raise alert on Dengue fever
In January 2024 global infections exceeded 600,000 cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently invited travelers to check themselves if they show particular symptoms. This is due to Dengue infections which are growing rapidly globally, particularly in... more
DefenseNew Zealand cuts funding for aircraft
Kaman SH-2 "Seasprite" military helicopters at risk of grounding
Warning from the leaders of the armed forces against the New Zealand government's decision to cut spending in the defense sector. The risk is that cost savings could ground maritime military helicopters... more
AirlinesUAE urge SAF
Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel production
The UAE government is pushing for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) among Gulf countries. The goal is twofold: to produce fuel to gain market share in a sector dominated by Western industry,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Ethanol industry against Brussels
Legal action vs rules introduced in the aviation sector
Some European ethanol producers are taking legal action against rules introduced to the aviation sector by the European Union's ReFuelEU Aviation plan. The accusation is that of improperly excluding biofuels,... more
AirlinesItaly. Dengue alarm (2): Fiumicino airport raises alert
Among the measures envisaged are aircraft disinfection, surveillance and sanitization
The "Leonardo da Vinci" airport in Rome-Fiumicino raises the level of vigilance towards planes transporting passengers and goods coming from countries where there is a "frequent and continuous risk of... more
AirlinesBrussels approves Korean Air-Asiana airline merger
Airport slots sold for flights to Barcelona, Paris, Rome and Frankfurt
The European Competition Commission, led by Margrethe Vestager, has approved the merger between the South Korean carrier Korean Air and the Asiana Airlines. This is the 13th approval by a guarantor authority... more
AirlinesFAA slows Boeing aircraft production
Deliveries -29% after incident on board Max 9 aircraft
The American aviation group Boeing recorded deliveries falling by -29% after the plane crash that occurred on January 5th on flight AS1282, when a plug door burst in flight on a B-737 Max 9 aircraft (registration... more
AirportsDengue alarm: checks in ports and airports
Prevent epidemic with advent of hot season
There is a Dengue alarm in Italy. Security checks on board planes and ships carrying passengers and goods could soon begin in ports and airports. If necessary, disinfestations will also be carried out... more
Civil defenseUSA: 21 million dollars for fire-fighting helicopters
San Diego (California) invests in rotorcraft and infrastructure
The US city of San Diego has approved an investment of 21 million dollars to strengthen the fire service. The funds allocated will be used for the purchase of a new Subaru-Bell 412 EPX helicopter and for... more
AccidentsMalaysia: BK-160 Gabriel plane crashes shortly after take-off
On an oil plantation. Two victims -VIDEO
A BK-160 Gabrièl with identification number I-POOC, which took off today from the Malaysian Subang-Sultano Abdul Aziz Shahè airport, 15 km west of Kuala Lumpur, at 1:28pm local time, crashed shortly a... more
AirlinesItalian Naples Airport: noise issue in Brussels
Rosa D'Amato (Greens) will submit two Parliamentary questions to the European Commission
Member of European Parliament Rosa D'Amato (Greens) announced the submission of two Parliamentary questions to the European Commission on airport noise pollution: one concerns citizens who live near the... more
CargoRussia: stolen planes? The Moscow purges
Secret services have searched the offices of the "Rosaviatsia" agency
The Russian Fsb (Federal Security Service) would have conducted a series of searches at the offices of the "Rosaviatsia" air transport agency (Fata, Federal Agency for Air Transport) in recent days, according... more
AirlinesBrazil: tug of war between airlines
Gol accuses Latam of trying to take possession of its aircraft
Judge Martin Glenn of the bankruptcy court in Manhattan, in the United States, has authorized the launch of an investigation into the alleged attempt by the Latin American carrier Latam Airlines to take... more
AirlinesCroatia Airlines towards full recovery
Fleet modernization starting in Summer 2024 with rental of 15 aircraft
The flag carrier Croatia Airlines is expected to record full recovery in 2024 compared to the period before the pandemic. The Croatian government announced this, excluding the possibility that in the near... more
AirlinesFlight attendants in revolt in Anglo-Saxon countries
Protests organized in front of 30 airports in the US and UK
The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) union, together with other acronyms, has called for a mobilization which today involves thousands of flight attendants. Protests were organized in front of 30... more
Finance and economyPoland: investigation into military helicopters
Request for Polish Parliament after penalty paid to Airbus
The Polish Court of Auditors could soon open an investigation into the purchase contract, signed in 2015 between the Warsaw Government and the European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters, for 50 H-225M "Caracal"... more
DefenseUK: embarrassment for the Navy
Two aircraft carriers blocked in port, participation in "Steadfast Defender" exercise postponed
The departure of the British aircraft carrier "Prince of Wales" has been postponed. The most modern unit of the United Kingdom Navy was due to set sail over the weekend to participate in the "Steadfast... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines bets on Italy
Announced increase in flight frequencies to and from four airports on the Peninsula
The management of the flag carrier Turkish Airlines is betting on Italy. The company has in fact announced a significant increase in flight frequencies to and from four airports: the "Karol Wojtyla" of... more
DefenseRed Sea: Italy leads "Atalanta" mission
Crosetto (Defence minister): "At least three ships, intelligence and logistical support. We evaluate air assets offer"
Italy assumed command of the European military mission "Atalanta". The aim is to guarantee the security of the trade routes on the Red Sea, for which Rome has planned the continuous deployment of at least... more
DefenseNorth Korea develops new ballistic system
State media reveal: 240 mm caliber bullets also tested
North Korea has reportedly successfully developed a new technological ballistic control system for multiple rocket launchers firing 240 millimeter caliber projectiles. This is what emerges from some tests... more
AirlinesITA Airways: two workers reinstated
Rome Court of Appeal confirms discrimination for a pregnant woman and a mom
The Court of Appeal of Rome has confirmed the reinstatement of two ex-Alitalia workers in the national carrier ITA Airways. Along the same lines as what was stated by the judges at first instance, the... more
AirlinesSuzuki-Maruti bet on eVtol
It is expected to start joint production by 2024
The Indian car company Maruti continues the development of eVtol (Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) in collaboration with the Japanese company Suzuki. According to the latest rumors, these aircraft,... more
AccidentsUSA: helicopter crashes, victims
Manager of a big Nigerian bank has died together with his wife and son
An EC-130B4 helicopter (registration number N130CZ) crashed recently in the United States, killing six people, two pilots and four passengers. The CEO of one of the biggest banks in Nigeria also lost his... more
AirlinesCarrier seeks damages from Boeing
Copa Airlines has cancelled 1700 flights operated by 737 Max 9
The management of the Latin American Copa Airlines has requested compensation for damages from the Boeing Group due to the over 1700 cancelled flights in total (around 20%) due to the operational block... more
DefenseUSA: helicopter crashes, five deaths
Confirmation comes from the US Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps confirmed today that five US soldiers have died after the Sikorsky CH-53E "Super Stallion" amphibious military helicopter (registration 164366) they were on board crashed... more
AirlinesITA Airways doesn't want to give slots up to Linate
But it loses money; marriage with Lufthansa at risk
The Italian flag carrier ITA Airways loses money from part of the airport slots it owns at the "Enrico Forlanini" airport of Milan-Linate. The total virtual value of these hourly windows is over 500 million... more
DefenseDefense: Swedish Saab makes profits
Sales growth of up to +16% expected in 2024
The Swedish Saab Group, specialized in the automotive and defense sectors, has communicated its financial data for the fourth quarter of 2023. The data shows an increase in operating profit to 135.6 million... more
DefenseItaly returns Ethiopian imperial plane
"Tsehay", built in 1935, exhibited at the AMI museum in Vigna di Valle
The Italian Government has returned the imperial military plane "Tsehay" (sun, in Amharic) to Ethiopia. The aircraft had been confiscated in 1941 and transferred to Europe during the fascist colonial occupation.... more
DefenseGermany sends frigate to the Red Sea
The aim is to counter attacks by Yemeni Houthi militiamen against merchant ships
The frigate "Hessen" of the German Navy set sail today, February 8, from the Wilhelmshaven base. The naval unit will take part in the European Union Eunavfor "Aspides" mission for the protection of merchant... more
AirlinesUSA: bolts missing from Alaska Airlines plane
Preliminary NTSB report: no fixing on B-737 MAX 9 door
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recently published a preliminary report on flight AS1282 operated by the US airline Alaska Airlines with a B-737 MAX 9 aircraft (register N704AL)... more
AirlinesNo seat on plane, risk of missing kidney transplant
Alessandro Cocuzza: "It's absurd that companies don't reserve one or two seats for such situations"
An Italian 64-year-old retired professor, Alessandro Cocuzza, who lives in the province of Messina (Sicily), was supposed to leave for Bologna for a double kidney transplant at the "Sant'Orsola" hospital.... more
AirlinesThai Airways orders 45 new planes
Indiscretion will be confirmed by the end of this month
Thailand's national carrier Thai Airways has reportedly placed an order for 45 B-787 aircraft. The order would also contain an option that provides for the potential purchase of another 25 aircraft of... more
AirlinesITA Airways: MSC hypothesis
Plan B while waiting for the European Competition Commission to decide
The President of the Italian Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni would have met in recent days in Rome Gianluigi Aponte, the founder of the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Group, specialized in the... more
DefenseGreece receives three military helicopters
First MH-60R Seahawk aircraft arriving
Greece will receive the first three MH-60R "Seahawk" amphibious military helicopters in the coming months. This is the first batch of an order that includes a total of seven rotary-wing vehicles produced... more
AirlinesBrussels against State aid to the air carrier KLM
EU Court reiterates that the government's 3.4 billion euros were not justified
The European Union court has accepted the appeal presented by the low-cost airline Ryanair against the 3.4 billion euros given by the Dutch government to the Dutch airline KLM. Amsterdam wanted to save... more
AirlinesAir strike in Germany
Lufthansa cancels 80-90% of flights at Frankfurt airport alone
Another red flag day for air transport in Germany. At Frankfurt airport, the national airline Lufthansa (and its subsidiary Air Dolomiti) cancelled 80-90% of the initially scheduled flights, that is 600... more
AerospaceAxiom 3 mission returns today
Confirmation of landing time will depend on weather conditions
The Crew Dragon capsule returns to Earth today, Wednesday 7 February at 3:05pm Italian time, with the crew of Axiom Space's private Ax-3 space mission on board. Among them the Italian colonel Walter Villadei.... more
AirlinesAthens Airport sparks on the stock market
On the first day of stock trading +13%
Stock market debut with sparks for the "Eleftherios Venizelos" international airport in Athens. On the first day of financial trading, the value of the airport management company's stock recorded a +13%,... more
AccidentsHelicopter crash Chile (3): who was Piñera
His sister, a friend and his son were travelling on the aircraft; all survived
Pilot and flying enthusiast. This is the identikit of the ex-president of Chile Sebastian Piñera, owner of the Robinson R-44 "Raven II" helicopter (registration CC-PHP) which crashed yesterday afternoon... more
AccidentsChile helicopter crash (2): former president dies
Sebastián Piñera had already had problems with his aircraft - VIDEO
The former President of Chile Sebastián Piñera, 74 years old, has died in an accident while he was on board his own helicopter Robinson R-44 Raven II (registration CC-PHP), which crashed in recent hours i... more
AccidentsR-44 Raven II helicopter crashes in Chile
Ex-president on board, the only victim of the four on board
A Robinson R-44 Raven II helicopter crashed yesterday afternoon (local time) in Lago Ranco, in the southern part of Chile. The aircraft of a private operator, registration CC-PHP, MSN 11776, was carrying... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashes in Colombia, victims
The Toll: four soldiers dead and three others seriously injured
A Sikorsky UH-60L "Black Hawk" helicopter (registration EJC2188) of the Ejército Nacional de Colombia crashed to the ground yesterday afternoon, Monday 5 February 2024, in the territory of the Choco department,... more