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DefenseUSA slows down on new generation fighters
An ambitious project that weighs too heavily on the country's economic budget
The project is too ambitious and costs too much. For this reason, the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, which involves the development of a sixth generation warplane for use by the US armed... more
AirlinesAirline maintenance: a record waiting time
Situation determined by various concomitant factors in the post-pandemic period
Maintenance demand for aircraft engines could peak in 2026 and remain limited until the end of 2030. The next increase in requests for aircraft repairs and inspections could occur at the end of 2030. This... more
AirportsAirports in haywire (2): 1400 flights cancelled
Provisional data from an analysis company
Thousands of flights worldwide have been canceled today due to the malfunction of the IT systems used by some companies in airports around the planet. The glitch is continuing to cause widespread inconvenience... more
AirlinesAir India is focusing on aircraft with latest generation interiors
The first A-320neo aircraft with a renovated cabin entered service in the last few hours
New livery and a completely renovated cabin with latest generation interiors. The first narrow-body aircraft of the national carrier Air India entered service in the last few hours. It is the A-320neo... more
AirlinesAirports in haywire (3): what's happening in Italy
Kurtz (Crowdstrike CEO): "Issue identified, fix applied"
Many delays in boarding operations, long queues at check-in and boarding gates, few canceled flight connections. These are the main effects of the IT failure that today, Friday 19 July 2024, affected numerous... more
Civil aviationEuropean Parliament re-elects Ursula von der Leyen as Commission President
For a second five year term
With 401 votes in favour, the European Parliament elected Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission in a secret ballot on 18 July.This will be Ursula von der Leyen’s second term as C... more
DefenseBrussels relaunches common defense
Von der Leyen: "Let's work together on a European air shield"
Cybernetics, common defense, migrants, rearmament, ecology, border security, united Europe: these are the main themes addressed in the keynote speech by Ursula von der Leyen, who will preside the European... 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
DefenseColombia has a new commander of the armed forces
Appointed Admiral Francisco Cubides to manage truce with guerrillas
Colombia has a new commander general of the armed forces. This is the admiral of the Navy, Francisco Hernando Cubides Granados, who will take the reins of the Ejército Nacional (Army), the Armada de la... more
AirlinesSouth Italy. Italian Government will inaugurate Salerno Airport
On 11 July first flight operated by a low-cost carrier to France
Positive outcome for the test flight, the evacuation tests and the meeting in the Prefecture on the viability for the imminent opening of the Italian "Costa d'Amalfi" airport of Salerno-Pontecagnano. Preparations... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Brussels approves the marriage
Turicchi (president of the Italian airline): "Logic has prevailed over the various obstacles"
Approved the marriage between the airlines ITA Airways and Lufthansa. The green light has arrived in these hours with a decision put in black and white by the European Commission: approved "in accordance... more
AirlinesAirport security: 100 ml rule on liquids remains
EU Transport Commissioner answers a parliamentary act
The maximum limit of 100 milliliters on liquids that passengers can put in their hand luggage when travelling by plane remains. The European Commission announced this in recent days and does not plan to... more
AirlinesCampania Region (Italy), Salerno Airport: final preparations for reopening
Evacuation test starting on 3 July 2024 with emergency services present
The evacuation tests will start tomorrow, Wednesday 3 July 2024, at the Italian "Costa d'Amalfi" airport of Salerno-Pontecagnano. Civil Defence, the Fire Brigade, the Carabinieri, the 118 doctors and airport... more
AirlinesVranckx new president of Brussels Airlines
Lufthansa Group Manager succeeds Christina Foerster
The holding company that controls flag carrier Brussels Airlines (Lufthansa Group) is expected to have a new chairman soon: he is Dieter Vranckx, who will take over the reins of the board of SN Airholding,... more
AirlinesBoeing buys Spirit AeroSystems
Airbus will take over component manufacturing activities for its own operations
The company Spirit AeroSystems, supplier of fuselages and other components for Boeing aircraft, will be purchased for approximately 4.7 billion dollars by the US Boeing Group. This is what is foreseen... more
AirlinesItaly. Salerno Airport ten days before reopening
Work continues to strengthen services and expand the airport
Ten days: the countdown begins amid smiles for the imminent reopening of the Italian "Costa d'Amalfi" airport of Salerno-Pontecagnano (Campania Region). On 11 July 2024 the infrastructure will be back... more
AirlinesJens Fehlinger new CEO of Swiss
He will lead the Swiss national airline from next October 1st
The new CEO of the Swiss national carrier Swiss International Air Lines has been appointed: Jens Fehlinger. The manager will lead the company controlled by the Lufthansa Group starting from October 1st,... more
AirportsRoof of an Indian airport collapses: victims and injured
Heavy rains would likely have caused structural failure
A part of the roof collapses inside Terminal-1 of the "Indira Gandhi" international airport in New Delhi. Numerous cars damaged. It happened this morning at dawn, around 5:30 local time. The toll from... more
DefenseEU appointments: divided on security and defence
Tajani: "For Italy we ask for a vice president and an important commission"
Prime ministers and presidents of the 27 member states of the European Union will take their seats around the table for the European Council meeting in Brussels at 2pm today, Thursday 27 June 2024. The... more
DefenseNATO has new leadership
Mark Rutte's appointment made official: who he is and what he has done
The official confirmation has arrived. The over thirty member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have appointed Mark Rutte as the new secretary general of the Atlantic Alliance. His... more
AirlinesItaly. MSC buys 15% of Genoa Airport
The Ligurian capital's administration supported the sale with AdR Rome
A 15% stake in the Genoa Airport company was acquired by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) maritime group. This is a move that the sea transport company agreed with the administration of the Ligurian... more
Civil aviationSuccess for the Catl electric plane
Chinese company completes test flight with battery-powered aircraft prototype
The test flight of an electric plane made by the Chinese company Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (Catl), a company specializing in the production of batteries which is making progress in the development... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group introduces Environmental Cost Surcharge
Applied to all tickets issued from June 26, 2024 with departure from January 1, 2025
To departures from the 27 EU countries as well as the UK, Norway and Switzerland more
Civil aviationItaly: 500,000 Euros to strengthen firefighting
Few helicopters and Canadair, Sardinian Council bets on Fire Brigade
The Sardinia Region in Italy allocates a further 500,000 Euros to make up for the lack of aircraft in the 2024 firefighting campaign: in short, few helicopters and planes. The seven rotary-wing aircraft... more
AirlinesItaly. Bologna Airport: 550 kilos of goods seized
Illegal cosmetics and medicines intercepted by authorities
Over 550 kilos of cosmetics and illegal medicine seized at the "Guglielmo Marconi" Italian airport in Bologna-Panigale. This is the result of a series of control operations recently carried out by the... more
DefenseItaly hopes for responsible European defense
Giorgia Meloni (premier): "We need to accelerate on the path to a common industrial policy"
Accelerate to build a common European defense industrial policy. This is the position of the Italian Government in Europe, as reiterated in recent hours during a briefing to the Chamber of Deputies in... more
Civil aviationUSA: federal prosecutor against Boeing
By July 7, the US Department of Justice will have to decide whether to initiate a criminal prosecution
The American Boeing Group could soon be involved in a criminal action started by the American government to compensate the families of the victims of the two plane crashes in 2018 and 2019, when two 737... more
Civil aviationMark Rutte appointed to NATO summit
Former president of the EU council is the new secretary general
Mark Rutte is the new secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). His appointment should be formalized during a summit to be held in Washington from 9 to 11 July 2024. The current... more
Finance and economyUkrainian war: "Kiev can use weapons on Russian territory"
Washington gives the green light to use American systems against targets in enemy areas
Kiev can use American weapons against enemy targets located on Russian territory. The official confirmation arrived in the last few hours from the White House. The missile systems and artillery shells... more
AirlinesIAG relaunches on the purchase of Air Europa
It will sell up to 52% of routes operated by the Spanish airline to competing companies
The decision on the marriage between the European aviation group Iag and the air carrier Air Europa will arrive by 20 August 2024. This is the provisional deadline set by the European Commission. In fact,... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa (2): the Italian Government is satisfied
Giorgetti (Mef): "We have still worked very intensely and hard in recent days"
The approval of the marriage between the airlines Lufthansa and ITA Airways is just around the corner. The green light from the technical office of the European Competition Commission, led by Margrethe... more
DefenseTensions skyrocketing between China and Taiwan
Published photos of a Chinese nuclear submarine that emerged in the waters of the Strait
The alarm regarding a Chinese military submarine that emerged in the Taiwan Sea has been confirmed, or rather not denied. This is what is reported in the comment made today by the Taipei Ministry of Defense... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Mattarella visits Moldova
"Support for Kiev without giving in"; Putin flies to North Korea
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea today. In these hours the Italian president, Sergio Mattarella, is on an official visit to Moldova, a country that is trying to join the European... more
Finance and economyItaly: interior ministry will hire 1248 people
Objective: to strengthen the availability of civil administration human resources
The deadline for participating the selection of 1248 workers by the Italian Ministry of the Interior will expire in a few days. To participate in the competition, candidates have the opportunity to submit... more
AirportsItaly: an airport dedicated to Berlusconi?
Letter from the Ministry of Transport to the Italian Civil Aviation Authority
A year has passed since the death of Silvio Berlusconi, it was June 12, 2023. For the occasion, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT), led by Matteo Salvini, sent a letter to the Italian Civil... more
IndustryItaly: Fincantieri president found dead (2)
General Claudio Graziano was 70 years old and had recently lost his wife Marisa
The president of the Italian Fincantieri Group has died: General Claudio Graziano. He was 70 years old. According to the first press rumors, he was found dead in his home. The death would have occurred... more
IndustryFincantieri: large and unbridgeable void due to the disappearance of its President
Human and professional qualities have characterized his long career
Fincantieri expresses in a short note its immense sorrow for the sudden passing of General Claudio Graziano, president of the Group, which leaves a large and unbridgeable void.The CEO and general manager... more
DefenseUkrainian war: report of Switzerland peace summit
Italian President Mattarella visits the eastern flank of NATO Moldova and Romania
There are 78 countries in favor, 15 are non-signatories. This is what emerges from the final joint document with which the world summit for Russian-Ukrainian peace, held in Switzerland, ended yesterday.... more