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AirlinesATR announces sale of ten -72/600 airplanes to Avation
Deliveries are scheduled between 2025 and 2028
ATR, the world regional aircraft manufacturer, today announced the signature of a firm order for 10 -72/600 with Avation PLC. Deliveries are scheduled between 2025 and 2028, showcasing Avation’s long-term v... more
HelicoptersBrunei orders six H-145M helicopters
Replacing its old BO-105 aircraft fleet
Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence of Brunei for the acquisition of six H-145M helicopters.Replacing its old BO-105 fleet, Brunei’s H-145Ms will be used to enhance t... more
DefenseNew Zealand considers alliance Aukus
A turning point after decades of sovereignism and close relations with China
The New Zealand government has ruled out the country joining a defense pact between Australia, the United Kingdom and the USA in the short term. This concerns the possible participation in the Aukus alliance,... more
Civil aviationUSA: Colorado purchases firefighting helicopters
About 6.9 million dollars invested to create national fleet
The US State of Colorado has started the first purchase procedure for firefighting aircraft. In detail, the local government is acquiring two Bell 205 helicopters. This is a move that aims to provide the... more
DefenseIsrael war: what the peace proposal provides
Hamas must express its opinion on the ceasefire and hostage release plan
An initial three-week truce with the immediate release of at least 20 hostages. This is what is foreseen, according to press rumors, in the proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza put in writing during the peace... more
AirlinesBrussels fight against "greenwashing"
Legal action against 20 airlines to verify compensation for CO2 emissions
The European Union authorities have started action against 20 air carriers. The accusation is that of having implemented deceptive commercial practices linked to "greenwashing", that is advertising statements... more
CargoIATA. Air cargo posts fourth month of double-digit growth in March
Several factors in the operating environment should be noted
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers... more
AirlinesAirport strike at London-Heathrow
Border force staff mobilized for four days
The strike of border force officers working at London Heathrow airport in the UK will continue until Thursday 2 May. Arms folder for more than 300 employees working in terminals T2, T3, T4 and T5. The... more
AirlinesIndonesia: volcano erupts, airport closed
At the moment over 6000 people have already been evacuated
The "Sam Ratulangi" international airport in Manado, a city located more than 100 kilometers from the Ruang volcano, is closed. New stop to takeoffs and landings in Indonesia due to the resumption of strong... more
AirlinesIndia orders Go First plane cancellation
Judges' decision due to company insolvency
The cancellation of the registration of the aircraft in the fleet of the Indian low-cost airline Go First is underway. This is what was decided by the High Court of New Delhi in recent days. Due to the... more
Civil aviationITA-Lufthansa (2): do the Euro-elections hinder marriage?
The vote in June will impose a new political vision on the dossier
The elections for the European Parliament, scheduled for 6 to 9 June 2024, could hinder the marriage of the two national airlines, the Italian ITA Airways and the German Lufthansa. Due to the electoral... more
AirlinesScandinavian airline SAS joins SkyTeam
Accession agreement signed as part of rescue procedure
The formal agreement to join the SkyTeam alliance has been signed by the national carrier Scandinavian Airlines (Sas). The announcement was made in the last few hours by the air carrier's management. It... more
Civil aviationFirst flight of the Airbus "Racer" helicopter
Tested the maneuverability of the prototype aircraft
First flight of the "Racer" helicopter prototype developed by the European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters. The Group announced it. The technology demonstrator, called Rapid And Cost-Efficient Rotorcraft,... more
AirlinesAir China orders 100 C-919 aircraft
Twofold objective: to replace older vehicles and grow the fleet
The Chinese national carrier Air China has placed an order for the purchase of 100 C-919 aircraft produced by the national manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac). It is a single... more
AirlinesSpring long weekend: "air prices skyrocketing"
Assoutenti's complaint and Assoviaggi-Confesercenti's findings
Average ticket prices for Italian flights increased by +19.1%, for European ones was +16.5% and for international flights by +7.3%. The spring holidays arrive and with them, as per tradition, the cost... more
Civil aviationAircraft. Boeing reports First Quarter results
125 net orders, including 85 B-737/10 airplanes for AA and 28 B-777X ones for customers
The Boeing Company recorded first quarter revenue of $16.6 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($0.56) and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($1.13). The industry reported operating cash flow of ($3.4) billion... more
AirportsItaly. Agrigento Airport (2): story of a dream
The idea has its roots in a 2005 initiative by the Sicily Region
The creation of the "Mediterranean" airport of Agrigento, in Italy, is an old dream kept in the drawer. It has been back in vogue for years, but especially in recent months, even more so now that the Italian... more
AirlinesAirport strike in France
For air traffic controllers on April 25, disruption expected
A 24-hour air transport strike involving traffic controllers at some of the main airports in France has been called for tomorrow, Thursday 25 April 2024. The mobilization was called by the Syndicat National... more
Civil aviationUSA: pressure on the government against Boeing
Family members of victims of 2018 and 2019 plane crashes demand criminal action
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing is to be prosecuted over recent safety and quality issues with its products. This is what the families of the victims of the fatal plane crashes that occurred in 2018 and... more
AirportsAgrigento airport (Sicily): project under consideration
The Italian MIT and Enac are reportedly evaluating it
The Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT), led by the vice-president of the Council of Ministers Matteo Salvini, and the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC), chaired by Pierluigi di... more
AirportsItaly: Migliaro airport reopens in Lombardia
In the Cremona airport doors will open again on April 24, 2024
Cremona-Migliaro Italian airport will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday 24 April 2024. This concludes the authorization procedure by the competent bodies, which has come at the end of a closure period necessary... more
AirlinesBoeing to increase deliveries of B-787 aircraft
However, the lack of suppliers affects "some key components" of the airplane
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has said it expects the rate of deliveries of 787 widebody Dreamliner aircraft to increase more slowly than expected. The reason? The shortage of suppliers "on some key... more
AccidentsMalaysia accident: collision between helicopters, victims
During rehearsals for the 90th anniversary parade of the Navy
Ten dead soldiers: this is the toll from the plane crash that occurred this morning in Malaysia. Two armed forces helicopters, an AgustaWestland AW-139 (registration M503-3) and a Eurocopter 555-SN Fennec... more
DefenseJapan: aircraft "scramble" on the rise
Over 650 fighter takeoffs to intercept and identify airplanes
Scrambles increased in Japan in 2023. Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) fighter jets took off 669 times to intercept suspected violations of Tokyo's airspace. This is what emerges from the data published... more
AirportsRome-Fiumicino Airport is looking for check-in staff
Selection of professional figures and work expected to start at the end of May
A company specializing in airport handling services is looking for 40 check-in staff to work at the Italian "Leonardo da Vinci" Rome-Fiumicino airport. These professional figures are asked to assist passengers... more
AirlinesNew sanctions on Iranian carrier
Flag airline Iran Air under the lens of the G7 countries
New sanctions against the Middle Eastern flag carrier Iran Air. This is what some G7 countries such as Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the US and the United Kingdom are preparing. It's an initiative... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: European remedies impact Italy
A burden for the coffers of the two airlines and for the passengers of the "Bel Paese"
Fewer intercontinental routes, more competition, less revenue and fewer direct flights to the United States. These would be the effects on the Italian air transport market of the sacrifices requested by... more
HelicoptersUK Ministry of Defence orders more H-145 helicopters
They will be deployed to Cyprus and to Brunei
The UK Ministry of Defence has ordered a further six H-145 helicopters as the next step in renewing its rotary fleet and cutting the number of different types in service. The new aircraft will be d... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: summit in Brussels today
Airlines executives and lawyers try to convince antitrust to approve marriage
Convince the European Competition Commission to approve the marriage between the national carriers ITA Airways and Lufthansa. This is the objective of the meeting in Brussels scheduled for today, Friday... more
DefenseIsrael: soft attack against Iran
UAV against military base; Tel Aviv's response after sending drones from Tehran
Israeli attack tonight against Iran. Explosions and drones in flight have been reported near the Iranian city of Esfahan, in the central part of the country, where a military air base was hit. Tel Aviv... more
Civil aviationNew diesel engine for helicopters
Continental Aerospace's thruster promises strong fuel reduction
A well-known US company has recently announced the development of a new diesel engine designed specifically for helicopters use. The engine, called CD-170R, is an evolution of a previous version designed... more
AirlinesHistoric agreement for SAF certificates
Agreement between alliance and various big global companies
The Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (Saba) announced that it has signed a historic agreement with various big global companies for the acquisition of high integrity production certificates for Sustainable... more
AirlinesIndonesia: volcano erupts, airports closed
More than 11,000 people evacuated and tsunami danger
More than 11,000 people evacuated and airports closed within a 100 kilometer radius in Indonesia due to a violent eruption of the Ruang volcano, located near the islet of Thulandang, north of the large... more
AirlinesSaudis want Pakistan Airlines
Negotiations underway between the two governments to privatize the flag carrier
The Government of Pakistan, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has started negotiations for the privatization of national carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) with a delegation of state-owned... more
AirlineseuroAtlantic announces management changes
And a new capital injection
euroAtlantic Airways – Transportes Aéreos SA (EAA), the Portuguese aircraft wet-leasing and charter business, announced yesterday that Stewart Higginson has been appointed CEO and Chair of it and will be... more
AirlinesBoeing makes large purchase of Blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel
9,4 million gallons of SAF to support its 2024 US commercial operations
Boeing is buying 9.4 million gallons (35.6 million liters) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support its 2024 US commercial operations, reducing its carbon emissions and working to help grow... more
AirlinesClass action against Israeli airline rejected
Consumers versus high prices of the national carrier El Al
Allegation that Israeli flag carrier El Al's ticket sales system unfairly applied higher fares was rejected. It is what ruled by Tel Aviv judges, according to which the class action brought against the... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: remedies sent to Brussels
In the event of a German flat rate, plan B remains plausible
Proposals to overcome the objections raised by Brussels regarding the privatization of the national carrier ITA Airways have been sent to the European Competition Commission, according to what the German... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM Group confirms interest in Tap
Privatization suspended while waiting for the new Portuguese government to decide on the next steps
The Franco-Dutch group Air France-KLM maintains a high interest in the acquisition of the Portuguese national carrier Transportes Aéreos Portugueses (TAP). And this despite the political instability that... more
AirlinesItaly. Sardinian airports: thirty days for privatisation
The Cagliari Chamber of Commerce has until April 30th to formalize the sale
The Italian Chamber of Commerce of Cagliari has until next April 30 to formalize the sale to the private company F2i Ligantia of its majority share (94.4%) that it holds in the capital of the Cagliari... more
AirlinesIsrael-Iran (2): security alert as in 2001
It was the biggest disruption to air travel since Twin Towers attack
Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Israel and Jordan have reopened their airspace in recent hours. They were closed last Saturday, April 13, 2024 in the night after the raids conducted by Iran's armed forces with missiles... more
AirlinesIsrael-Iran: airports reopened
Towards normality in the skies of the Middle East after the Tehran attack
Numerous airports in the Middle East have reopened in recent hours. They had been closed for security reasons following the drone attack carried out by Iran's armed forces against Israel on Saturday evening.... more
AirlinesEx-CEO of Boeing criticized
Private flights and millions of Euros in benefits of all kinds
Hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on private flights and a few tens of millions of dollars on benefits of all kinds. They were received by David Calhoun, CEO of the US Boeing Group, specialized in... more
Latest newsMiddle East (3): fronts and strategic alliances in the current incandescent climate
Not just diplomacy: international cooperation has intensified in these hours
The French armed forces, in synergy with the British and American ones, shared yesterday evening a crucial role in the surveillance and identification of drones and missiles coming from Iran and heading... more
DefenseMiddle East crisis (2). "Honest Promise": operation concluded
Moves and countermoves in a delicate Middle Eastern area
General Mohammad Bagheri, chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces, recently confirmed the conclusion of the operation called "Honest Promise" (see AVIONEWS). This military action led by Tehran was initiated... more
DefenseMiddle East crisis. After Iran's attack on Israel, there is apparent calm...
Hagari, Israeli Defense Forces: "99% of threats intercepted". Bagheri, Iran: "Operation concluded" -VIDEO
Among the targets is the Israeli air base of Nevatim "from where the F-35 planes took off to target our consulate in Damascus", underlines the Iranian general more
DefenseIran attack on Israel (3). Tajani: "Italy urges calm"
“Dialogue to ease tensions in a turbulent Middle East". US and French fighter planes took off
Antonio Tajani, the Italian Foreign Affairs Minister, expressed concern about the current deterioration of the situation in the Middle East, expressing the hope that the current attack will remain an isolated... more
DefenseIran attack on Israel (2). Meloni in conversation with Tajani, Crosetto and Mantovano
Evaluation of all possible scenarios
According to what was communicated by official sources at Palazzo Chigi, immediately after receiving news of the developments following the UAV attack on Israel by Iran, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni... more
DefenseIran attack on Israel. Tehran warns: decisive response against countries complicit with Israel
Defense Minister threatens retaliation for "hostile collaborations"
The tone of the speech just delivered by the Iranian Defense Minister, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani, leaves no room for doubt. "Any country that opens its territory or runways to Israel to... more
DefenseIran vs Israel. The evolution of Iranian military strategy: drones and missiles
Iran expands its arsenal with advanced tactics
Recent reports from US administration officials, cited by the "New York Times", suggested that Iran may be adopting a complex military strategy, involving the coordinated use of drones and missiles against... more