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AirlinesTokyo airport tests road drones
Objective is to make cargo vehicle fully operational by the end of 2025
A driverless vehicle towing freight containers zooms along the asphalt of the parking area. It happens at Japan's Tokyo-Haneda International Airport. A joint experiment conducted by the airline All Nippon... more
AirportsItaly. Reorganization 2i Aeroporti (2): who is Asterion
Sustainability, ecological transition, sustainable mobility and much more
One billion Euros, 63 million passengers and 758,000 tons of goods. This is the turnover generated by the Italian company 2i Aeroporti, of which the Spanish investment fund Asterion Industrial Partners,... more
AirportsItaly. Reorganization of 2i Aeroporti: it's official, 49% to Asterion
Advisor has chosen a Spanish financial fund as buyer
The Spanish financial fund Asterion Industrial Partners would have officially acquired 49% of the 2i Aeroporti holding. The news confirms the rumors that have filtered through the Italian media in the... more
Civil aviationThere is a hint of Italy in the H-160 helicopter
Among the first in the world to use electromechanical actuators to replace hydraulic systems
There is a hint of Umbria in the new H-160 helicopter produced by the European consortium Airbus Helicopters. One of these aircraft landed in Foligno, Italy, in the last few hours. In fact, it is the first... more
Civil aviationItaly. Grottaglie factory (2): Leonardo's relaunch plan
Cingolani (ceo): "Diversifying production and technologies, we are speeding things up"
To diversify production and technologies. These are the two cornerstones around which the plan of the Italian Leonardo Group, specialized in the aerospace and defense sectors, would relaunch and develop... more
Civil aviationEuropean Parliament (2): Roberta Metsola re-elected as President
With 562 votes in the first round, until 2027; third femal in this role
On Tuesday, MEPs re-elected Roberta Metsola (EPP, MT) as President of the European Parliament until 2027, with 562 votes in the first round.She won the election in the first round of voting, where she... more
DefenseTokyo and Seoul are talking about defense again
Communication line between the two countries reopened after nine years
Relations between Seoul and Tokyo have been unfrozen. In fact, Japan and South Korea have returned to jointly talking about defense. This hasn't happened since August 2015. Nine years after the last meeting,... more
AirportsItaly. Grottaglie factory remains open
Closure avoided for four months, but there is no union-Leonardo agreement
The four-month closure of the Leonardo factory in Grottaglie, in the province of Taranto, Italy, has been averted. However, the crisis in the Apulian factory remains unresolved after the Fim, Fiom and... more
Civil aviationThe European Parliament begins its tenth term
54% new MEPs, 39% women
MEPs will elect EP President and 14 Vice-Presidents today; vote on Ursula von der Leyen’s second term as Commission President on Thursday more
Civil defenseBosnia rejects firefighting aid from Serbia
It relies on armed forces fleet due to growing tension between countries
The government of Bosnia and Herzegovina would not have authorized the use of fire-fighting helicopters made available by Serbia. The reason? The growing tension between the two countries. Meanwhile, several... more
AirportsItaly. Genoa Airport: the Bod meets at the end of July
An opportunity to chart the future route of the Italian stopover
The end of July 2024 will be an important period for the future of the Italian "Cristoforo Colombo" airport in Genoa-Sestri. The board of directors of Genoa Airport should meet in a meeting between the... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: if Italy makes Germany fly
Economies of scale and long-range intercontinental routes for a lasting relaunch
The finances of the German Lufthansa Group in the first half of 2024 are not brilliant, but the purchase of the Italian carrier ITA Airways could allow the airline to improve the Group's situation. There... more
AirlinesItaly. Ancona Airport: the service worries the unions
CGIL, CISL, UIL: "The company risks crisis again due to lack of liquidity"
The operational and financial situation of the "Raffaello Sanzio" Italian airport of Ancona-Falconara worries the unions. From the point of view of the transport service, the territorial continuity flights... more
AirlinesMigrant trafficking: Ghadames Air manager arrested
Libyan prosecutor against air carrier: "It transported passengers to the USA"
A top manager of the Libyan airline Ghadames Airlines has been arrested. According to the indictment, the man was involved in a system that allowed passengers to illegally enter the United States. This... more
AirlinesLufthansa ends 1H2024 in the red
However, the Group estimates that it will finish the year on a positive note
A loss of 427 million euros in the first half of 2024, an estimate of adjusted operating profits that fluctuates between 1.4 and 1.8 billion euros at the end of the year. These are some of the most significant... more
AirlinesItaly. Reggio Airport: seven new flights from October
Cannizzaro (FI): "You understand the Region's potential and the seriousness of the ruling class"
The relaunch of the "Tito Minniti" Italian airport in Reggio Calabria depends on the investments that some air carriers are making, in particular the low-cost airlines. It was recently underlined by the... more
DefenseBelarus would maintain Russian helicopters
This is what Ukraine's Center for National Resistance reveals
A Belarusian factory is reportedly repairing Russian military helicopters used in the war against Ukraine. This would be a maintenance center located at the Baranavichy base, where repair and overhaul... more
AirportsItaly. Salerno Airport: Basilicata maintains its share
The airport's shareholder consortium will not cede 6.7%.
The Basilicata Region will not sell the 6.7% stake held in the Salerno-Pontecagnano airport consortium, chaired by Anna Ferrazzano. It is an Italian public company created to allow the complete implementation... more
AirportsItaly. Cagliari Airport: the crux of the Court of Auditors
Judges believe that the Privatization should be linked to a public tender procedure
The creation of a single-managed Sardinian airport network would be tied to a public procedure, according to what the Italian Court of Auditors said months ago. It is necessary to keep this in mind now... more
AirlinesSouth Italy. Salerno airport inaugurated
Salvini (Transport): "The airport system will bring thousands of jobs to the area"
The Campania airport of Salerno-Costa d'Amalfi returned to operation today after years of closure. This morning, Thursday 11 July 2024, a plane landed from Milan-Malpensa airport (flight EJU3609) and operated... more
DefensePre-agreement between Israel and Hamas
Towards ceasefire; a pact for interim government
A ceasefire in the Middle East is an increasingly real possibility. This means that the truce is closer and that we are looking at post-conflict political management with renewed hope. This is what emerges... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Italy sends Samp-T missiles
NATO has planned to send F-16 aircraft and anti-aircraft systems
Italy is sending Kiev a Samp-T (Sol-air moyenne-portée - terrestrial) weapon system, that is surface-to-air missiles developed by the Italian-French consortium Eurosam (MBDA and Thales), which guarantee... more
AirlinesItaly. Sardinia air transport: "Stop municipal boarding tax"
Regional councilor Truzzu (FdI) announces presentation of motion
The municipal surcharge introduced at various airports for the boarding of passengers in Italy remains among the most discussed issues in the air transport sector. A political controversy that fuels parochialism... more
AirportsItaly. 49% of 2i Airports to Asterion
The sales procedure was launched at the end of 2023
The Spanish fund Asterion Industrial Partners, an investment management company specializing in European infrastructure, would have been awarded a 49% share of the italian holding 2i Aeroporti. The stake... more
AirportsItaly: tourism at +12% in Summer
The estimates of the International Tourism Exchange (Bit)
In the Summer, traffic at Italian airports deriving from international air connections should record a +12% in arrivals: a sector driven by long-haul flights from the United States (+14%) and medium-haul... more
AirlinesUnmanned shuttles at New York airport
Service currently free will be active starting from mid-July
Unmanned shuttles arrive at "John Fitzgerald Kennedy" international airport in New York. The new vehicles will allow passengers to reach the various terminals of the US airport after leaving their car... more
Civil aviationSaudi Arabia orders four additional A-330 MRTT airplanes
To carry out air-to-air refuelling and transport missions -DATA SHEET
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has ordered four additional A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Royal Saudi Arabia Air Force (RSAF). The first of these aircraft will enter into conversion... more
AirportsItaly. Challenger 3500 aircraft on display in Olbia
The Canadian aircraft manufacturer European tour
A life-size model of the Bombardier Challenger 3500 palne will remain on display throughout the summer at Olbia-Costa Smeralda General Aviation Airport in Italy. It was announced by the Canadian aircraft... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo appoints a Head of Global Markets
The airline strengthens overall sales with new management position
Effective 15 July, Anand Kulkarni will assume the newly created position of Head of Global Markets at Lufthansa Cargo. In this role, he will lead and manage the sales regions and the Digital Sales department... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: the weight on the stock market of ex-Alitalia
The sword of Damocles of summaries hangs over the wedding, but the title has a positive trend
The marriage with the Italian carrier ITA Airways had a beneficial impact on the share price performance of the German aviation group Lufthansa. However, some questions remain on issues that do not provide... more
AirportsItaly. Salerno airport operational in 24 hours
Borgomeo (Gesac): "It will not be an auxiliary port of Naples"
In less than 24 hours the "Costa d'Amalfi" Italian airport of Salerno will reopen and will return to operation after years of closure. In fact, a flight to the French airport of Nantes-Atlantique is scheduled... more
AerospaceAriane 6 (2): Europe's new rocket powers into space
The next one is planned for launch this year on its first commercial flight
Europe's new heavy-lift rocket, Ariane 6, made its inaugural flight from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana at 16:00 local time on 9 July (+4 20:00 time BST, +5 21:00 time CEST).It is the latest in Europe's... more
AerospaceAvio: Ariane 6 maiden flight
Placing into orbit multiple payloads
The Ariane 6 launcher has successfully completed its maiden flight from the French Guiana Space Centre, placing into orbit multiple payloads. Avio is partner of the Ariane 6 program providing the solid... more
AirportsSalerno Airport: positive effects on companies
Territory company managers welcome reopening
The return to operation of the Italian airport of Salerno-Costa d'Amalfi will have positive effects on the local economy. The Chamber of Commerce of the Campania city has reiterated this several times... more
AirportsItaly. Gorizia Airport will be an arena for concerts
Work is expected to begin in the next few weeks and conclude in May
Concerts for over 100,000 people at the "Amedeo Duca d'Aosta" Italian airport in Gorizia. This is the objective of the airport's redevelopment plan. The works, worth 2.5 million euros, should begin in... more
AirportsAirport strike in Paris
Scheduled for Wednesday 17 July 2024
A 24-hour national transport strike has been proclaimed in France for Wednesday 17 July 2024. The protest comes, not surprisingly, just nine days before the start of the Paris Olympic Games, which will... more
Latest newsMiddle East: Israeli air attack on Gaza City
Negotiations continue between Palestinians and Israelis for a ceasefire in Qatar
Israel's armed forces apparently eliminated "dozens of terrorists" in Gaza City this night. It was reported by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) via social networks. Military operations, both by air and... more
Civil aviationAirbus aircraft: orders and deliveries in June
The short statement issued by the company
Airbus' commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for the month of June 2024. June 2024 deliveries: 67 deliveries to 40 customersJune 2024 gross orders: 732024 deliveries to date: 323 deliveries to... more
DefenseRussia would have foiled the theft of a plane
At the center of the action in Kiev is a Tupolev TU-22M3 nuclear bomber
Ukraine reportedly tried in vain to recruit a Russian military pilot to steal a strategic bomber from Moscow. This was announced today by the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation, better... more
AirlinesBrussels-Lufthansa tug-of-war
In-depth investigation launched into alleged State aid during the pandemic
An investigation has been started by the European Commission to reconstruct the process that led Brussels to give the green light to the six billion euro recapitalization granted by Berlin to the national... more
DefenseChina presents new military aircraft
Fifth generation Jian J-31B intended for aircraft carriers - VIDEO
A stealth fighter aircraft named Jian J-31B. This would be China's new aeronautical project, announced in recent days via a video by the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, a company controlled by the state... more
AirlinesGenoa Airport: members evaluate new shared project
MSC ready to take over 15% stake
The fate of the Italian "Cristoforo Colombo" airport in Sestri will be decided in July. In fact, the maritime group Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) recently made an offer for the acquisition of a... more
AirportsPalermo Airport: 18 million euros arriving
Allocation announced by the Region to improve terminals
Thanks to the Italian Development and Cohesion Fund (FSC, Fondo per lo sviluppo e la coesione), the future of the "Falcone-Borsellino" international airport of Palermo-Punta Raisi will be bright. The Sicily... more
AirportsItalian Enav participates at "Ifis 2024" exhibition
Event scheduled from 8 to 12 July in Japan
The Italian flight assistance company (Enav), a public company that provides services to civil air navigation in the airspace under Italian jurisdiction, together with its subsidiary IdS AirNav, which... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS interviews Ivan Viglietti on ITA-Lufthansa
Italian secretary of Uiltrasporti union on hiring, potential, and new board - VIDEO
Brussels has authorized the sale of 41% of the Italian airline ITA Airways to Lufthansa. It is considered the merger of the year. A new global aviation giant is born. For the privatization of the Italian... more
DefensePlanes, drones and helicopters for the start of the Olympics
The event in France from Friday 26 July to Sunday 11 August 2024
About ten drones and helicopters and hundreds of cameras. Everything is ready for the opening ceremony of the next 2024 Olympic Games which will be held in France from Friday 26 July to Sunday 11 August.... more
AirlinesCatania's Airport (Sicily). Etna volcano: today suspended arrivals and departures
The flight activities may resume in the afternoon
Sac (Catania's Airport management company) announces that due to the eruptive activity of Mount Etna and the simultaneous emission of volcanic ash into the atmosphere, the Crisis Unit has ordered the closure... more
AerospaceAirbus awarded German Armed Forces prime contract for military communications satellite system
Its value amounts to €2.1 billion
Germany’s armed forces, the Bundeswehr, has awarded Airbus the SATCOMBw 3 prime contract for the next generation secure military satellite system which includes geostationary satellites as well as ground s... more
AirlinesITA Airways: these are all the news
Low-cost carrier does not rule out EU appeal against Italian-German marriage
New international connections, more planes, greater attention to sustainable fuels, further hiring, a more precious loyalty program. According to many aviation industry experts, these are some of the effects... more
AirportsAci Europe (2) confirms Armando Brunini as its President
A second term for the CEO of SEA Milan Airports
The European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE, yesterday elected Armando Brunini for a second term as its President.CEO of SEA Milan Airports he was reconfirmed in his position during ACI EUROPE’s 3... more