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AccidentsAmbulance aircraft crashes in Philadelphia: 6 dead, one on ground
Into a residential area. On board a sick child, parents and medical staff
A serious airplane crash occurred yesterday evening northeast of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, where a medical transport aircraft, a Learjet 55 registration XA-UCI, operated by the Mexican company Jet... more
AccidentsPlane-helicopter collision (3): all black boxes recovered
The NTSB will provide the preliminary report within 30 days
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held yesterday a press conference with the media regarding the investigation into the tragic collision between the Bombardier CRJ-700 airplane and the Sikorsky... more
Civil aviationCollision in flight plane-helicopter. Nbaa (2): Chris Rocheleau as FAA acting administrator
The Association welcomes his selection by Trump at a critical time after the tragedy
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the announcement, made yesterday by President Donald Trump, that Chris Rocheleau has been appointed acting administrator of the Federal Aviation... more
AccidentsPlane-helicopter collision. NBAA: statement about tragic event over the Potomac river
Bolen: "First responders who worked through the night in high winds and ice to support the rescue effort"
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) president and CEO Ed Bolen issued yesterday the following statement regarding the Jan. 29 midair collision between American Eagle flight 5342 and an Army... more
AccidentsAirplane-helicopter collision (4): 67 victims, no survivors
Officials call it the deadliest US plane crash in nearly 24 years
Regarding the collision that occurred on Wednesday night in Washington, the confirmed victims are 67, namely passengers and crew of the CRJ-700 airplane (64) and the military on board the US Army helicopter... more
AccidentsWashington: military helicopter collides with passenger plane in flight
A total of 67 people were involved; the death toll is still uncertain /VIDEO
Last night in Washington there was a mid-air collision between a Bombardier CRJ-701ER aircraft registration N709PS, of the American Eagle company but operated by Psa Airlines (over 500 daily flights made... more
AirlinesJapan: agreement signed on SAF for air cargo transport
Annual supply contract between DHL Express and Cosmo Oil Marketing
Dhl Express, a leading global express service provider, has signed an agreement with Cosmo Oil Marketing to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reduce emissions in air transport in Japan. The agreement... more
AccidentsSouth Korea: Air Busan plane catches fire on departure for Hong Kong
Evacuated using slides and all 176 on board safe. Flames burst from the tail: investigation underway - VIDEO
Yesterday evening, an Airbus A-321 aircraft registration HL7763, operated by Air Busan, caught fire just before takeoff. The airplane, departing from Busan-Gimhae International Airport, was headed to Hong... more
Civil aviationRussia. MC-21 aircraft: serial production postponed again
By one year, it will be launched in 2026; certification tests by 2025
A troubled project, marked by significant delays caused by a combination of technological, geopolitical and logistical factors more
AirlinesLufthansa considers takeover of Air Europa
The German carrier is targeting Latin American routes, but not only...
The rumors about Lufthansa's interest in a minority stake in Air Europa are a further sign of its consolidation in the aviation sector, especially in Europe. Lufthansa, already one of the continent's leading... more
HelicoptersAirbus (2): eVTOL CityAirbus NextGen project to be frozen
Operational until the end of 2025, it will be put on hold for strategic rethinking of technologies and market
A strategic pause in the development of its innovative CityAirbus NextGen aircraft, an eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) designed for Urban Air Mobility (UAM). The decision, officially communicated... more
Civil aviationPresidential planes: Trump proposes new look for Air Force One
It aims to modernise its aesthetics in the wake of the "renewal", but in "due time"...
Speaking to reporters aboard the presidential plane Air Force One, Donald Trump expressed his intention to change its iconic colors. The President described the aircraft as a "special airplane", but noted... more
Civil aviationColombia: Petro grants presidential plane for repatriation of nationals
After giving in to Trump's demands, he will facilitate the return of Colombians expelled from the US
Colombian President Gustavo Petro, as announced by the new American President in these hours, has given in to Trump's threat of duties and sanctions, even making the presidential plane available to facilitate... more
AirlinesTurbulence forces United plane into emergency with 256 on board
Sudden and repeated losses of altitude cause injuries, even serious ones, among passengers and crew
A United Airlines B-787/8 Dreamliner plane, which took off last Friday from the "Muhammed Murtala" international airport in Lagos, Nigeria, bound for Washington-Dulles airport, while en route to the Ivory... more
AirlinesAirbus Beluga Transport closes its doors
The unit dedicated to the transportation of special cargo with A-300/600ST Beluga aircraft
According to rumors in these hours, confirmed by a spokesperson of the European giant, Airbus Beluga Transport, the unit created in 2022 (and had obtained the French air operator certificate for the division... more
Civil aviationUS territories security: Trump's first measures to defend borders
Increased ground troops and more helicopters at US southern border
Acting US Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses released a statement on the Department of Defense's (DoD) actions in response to President Trump 's executive order on border security. The statement reads:... more
AccidentsTaiwan: Ching-kuo dies after being sucked into F-CK-1 fighter jet engine
A female sergeant major was killed while inspecting the aircraft after landing
A tragic accident rocked Ching Chuan Kang Air Base in Taichung, Taiwan, on January 21, when a Taiwanese Air Force officer died after being sucked into the engine of an F-CK-1 Ching-kuo fighter jet developed... more
Finance and economyEU-US duties. Tajani: "Dialogue is the best way, without giving up on protecting our interests"
The statement on the sidelines of the agreement on air transport between Italy and Mongolia
The Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said today that cooperation and dialogue are the most effective tools to address challenges in relations between the European Union and the USA. The observation... more
AerospaceThe start of production first quantum key distribution system from geostationary orbit
Thales Alenia Space and Hispasat will make it in the context of the QKD-GEO mission
Civil project most advanced in the world in this sector, with a budget of EUR 103,5 million more
AirlinesEurowings opens direct flight connection Cologne-Bonn to Porto
From 1st May, it will be the fifth new route in the 2025 Summer schedule from the German airport
From the side of the Rhine to the Atlantic coast: starting on 1 May, Eurowings will be offering a direct flight to Porto from Cologne-Bonn Airport. The port city in northern Portugal will be served three... more
AirportsHouston reopens its three airports to aircraft and traffic
The storm that caused the cancellation of hundreds of flights has passed, only in the Texas circuit
"George Bush" International Airport, "William P. Hobby" Airport and "Ellington Airport", all part of the Houston, Texas airport circuit, have reopened this morning. They were closed to air traffic all... more
AccidentsJeju Air plane tragedy: ILS facility to be removed at Muan Airport
Or rather the reinforced concrete housing against which the B-737/800 crashed
The Muan incident has highlighted the need for a review of South Korea's airport infrastructure, and of the concrete ILS shelters located in critical areas more
DefenseChina: hypersonic air-to-air missile thermal resistance test completed
Capable of exceeding Mach 9, a threat to faster fighter jets and stealth aircraft
China has successfully completed the final test of a hypersonic air-to-air missile designed to exceed Mach 9, or about nine times the speed of sound. The missile underwent a series of thermal endurance... more
AirlinesITA Airways-Emirates cooperation to expand international routes
Airlines offer new destinations between Europe, Middle East and Asia
Starting this month, Emirates and ITA Airways have officially launched their codeshare agreement, signed on 6 March 2024 during the "ITB" international travel fair in Berlin. The agreement includes a number... more
AirportsPlanes grounded at Houston airports: flights suspended due to bad weather
Today's temporary measure affects the "George Bush", the "William P. Hobby", and the Ellington Yard
"To prioritize the safety of our passengers and staff, and due to extremely hazardous road conditions throughout Houston, flight operations at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport... more
AirlinesEurowings starts fleet modernization with 40 new B-737/8 Max aircraft
Investment of 5 billion for a more efficient and sustainable fleet
Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings has received the green light to purchase 40 new B-737/8 Max aircraft. Deliveries will begin in 2027 and be completed by 2032.The new airplanes, which will replace the current... more
AirlinesPlanes and partnerships: Qantas enters Aapa
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, which represents 1/3 of global traffic
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) today announced the addition of Australian carrier Qantas Airways to its members.“A long-standing member like Qantas will not only strengthen our association’s voi... more
AirlinesAvolon completes acquisition of Castlelake Aviation
Its portfolio thus grows to 1129 aircraft
Ireland-based Avolon, a leading global aviation leasing finance company, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Castlelake Aviation from Castlelake LP. The $5 billion transaction was announced... more
AirlinesThat bad Pakistan Airlines AD, which however corrects the aim...
Plane points to Eiffel Tower to announce resumption of flights to Europe, but evokes 9/11
Bad times for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), in the eye of the storm because of a rather unfortunate social media AD, which has sparked controversy around the world in recent days. The image shows... more
AccidentsSpaceX: 7th Starship launch fails; booster recovered
FAA brief suspension of air traffic due to risk of debris falling to Earth - 2 VIDEOS
The 7th launch "served as a reminder that developmental tests, by definition, are unpredictable", reported the press release issued yesterday by SpaceX after the failure of the venture. Starship had successfully... more
AirlinesEmirates Sky Cargo wet-leases two more 747 airplanes
Approaches 2025 with +15% in cargo capacity to meet growing global demand
Emirates SkyCargo, to meet growing global demand that has continued to grow with no signs of slowing down throughout 2024, has wet-leased two additional Boeing 747 freighter aircraft, starting 2025 with... more
AirlinesChronically delayed planes: US DOT sues Southwest Airlines
The Department of Transportation also fined Frontier Airlines for the same reason on three routes
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced yesterday a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for routinely operating multiple flights on chronic delays, a practice that has disrupted the travel of... more
DefenseNorway returns to experimenting with Sustainable Fuel for fighter jet aircraft
First test with 40% SAF mixture carried out on an F-35A - GALLERY
The Norwegian Air Force conducted a demonstration flight the day before yesterday using a Lockheed Martin F-35 JSF fighter jet powered by a 40% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking a significant... more
AirlinesITA Airways (2): Italian Minister Giorgetti welcomes the entry of the new Board of Directors
He anticipates: the Mef will indicate Turicchi and Iannotta as members of the Advisory Committee
“I would like to thank the outgoing president of ITA Airways Nino Turicchi for the extraordinary work carried out in this delicate transition phase, and I wish the new Board of Directors and President S... more
AirlinesITA Airways appoints new Board of Directors
Sandro Pappalardo is the president, Joerg Eberhart is the CEO
The Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting of Italia Trasporto Aereo SpA (“ITA Airways”) met today and appointed the new Board of Directors of the air carrier, composed of five members, specifically Antonella Bal... more
DefenseLeonardo denies of the alleged supply of guns to the Myanmar Navy
Rumors on direct and indirect sales "absolutely unfounded"
We receive today and we publish: "Leonardo categorically denies any rumors of the alleged supply of OTO Melara 76/62 guns to the Myanmar Navy. Such rumors, reported by some media sources including 'Il... more
AirlinesITA Airways top changes: Turicchi resigns
New key appointments in sight for the Italian airline
Antonino Turicchi is leaving the presidency of ITA Airways, marking a significant change in the air company's governance. According to "Il Sole 24 Ore", his resignation comes amid tensions between the... more
ReportUK: alert for drones on prison airspace, prey of crime
They can also potentially deliver weapons, a "threat to national security"
The British press has been unleashed in recent hours, following the alarm raised by the British body that oversees Her Majesty's prisons, through the voice of its chief inspector for England and Wales... more
AirlinesLufthansa-ITA Airways: the signature postponed to the day after tomorrow
Everything postponed until January 15th, the last day to finalize the agreement
Lufthansa’s acquisition of a stake in ITA Airways will be delayed by 48 hours. Originally scheduled for today, January 13, 2025, the shareholders’ meeting and subsequent appointment of the new board of... more
CuriositiesHistoric aircraft. Australia: routine survey uncovers WWII wreck
A Beaufort bomber has been lying intact in the water since November 26, 1944 - PHOTO+VIDEO
An enthusiastic Charles Collins -chief surveyor of the Australian hydrographic and geophysical survey company EGS, and leader of the survey team- was the first to comment on the unexpected discovery, made... more
DefenseUSA: F-16 aircraft external auxiliary tank crashes among houses
No consequences on the ground, but military authorities at Eglin Air Force Base are investigating
Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, was the first to report the incident: "At approximately 11:00 am on January 7, a 300-gallon fuel tank fell from an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 96th Test Wing,... more
AccidentsTragedy in Colombia: helicopter locates plane wreck with 10 on board
Cessna 402C missing Wednesday, crashed in hard-to-access wooded area - VIDEO
Colombian Civil Aviation Authority Announces Beginning of Difficult Victims Recovery Phase more
AirportsAircraft and transport. The strikes of today in Italy
Four ones: three for 24 hours and one lasting four, Milan airports and Venice
The MIT (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) has released the list of strikes planned for today, on Friday 10 January 2025.In detail, the protests concern:10/01/2025, Ost Cub Trasporti union,... more
AirlinesJob (2). Emirates' recruitment campaign continues
Five open days in different Italian cities, between January 11th and 29th
Emirates returns to Italy to recruit cabin crew with new appointments. Five recruiting days are planned for the month of January, with open days to be held in Venice, Rome, Milan, Naples and Florence on... more
AirlinesJob. Lufthansa Group to hire around 10,000 people
Pilots, flight attendants, ground staff, technicians and administrative staff throughout the Group
The Lufthansa Group has set itself the goal of recruiting around 10,000 people for employment in various areas by 2025. This means over 2,000 flight attendants, more than 1,400 ground staff and around... more
AirlinesAircraft: the curious livery for Transavia's 60th anniversary
A new A-321neo with a retro look will be delivered in the Summer, ahead of the October celebrations
As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, which will take place on 21 October 2025, Transavia (part of the Air France-KLM conglomerate), has announced the integration of a new Airbus A-321neo special... more
AccidentsAustralia: Cessna 208 Caravan 675 amphibious aircraft sinks
During takeoff: 3 victims, 3 injured and one unharmed among the 7 on board /VIDEO
An amphibious aircraft equipped with boots, Cessna 208 Caravan 675, registration VH-WTY operated by Swan River Seaplanes, sank around 4pm local time yesterday while it was taking off in the waters off... more
AirportsCecilia Sala returns home (2): Meloni and Tajani welcome her
The Italian AMI C-130J aircraft will land at 3:30pm at Rome-Ciampino airport
The landing of the C-130J aircraft made available by the Air Force (AMI) for the repatriation of Italian compatriot journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran since 19 December, the day of her arrest in... more
Latest newsCecilia Sala returns home: the plane just took off from Tehran
Palazzo Chigi communicates it in a note
The plane that is bringing home Roman journalist Cecilia Sala, arrested in a hotel in Tehran on December 19 while she was in the country on a journalist visa, took off a few minutes ago from Tehran. This... more
AirlinesAircraft: Jet2.com, and the UK, say goodbye to the B-757
The last flight operated on January 5th closes the curtain on an era that lasted over 40 years - VIDEO
On Sunday 5 January 2025, the UK saw its last scheduled Boeing 757 flight operated by British low-cost airline Jet2.com. The flight linked Manchester to Geneva, marking the model's retirement from service... more