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AirlinesITA Airways: "A year of firsts"
Nine million passengers carried, a larger fleet of aircraft
You made us fly high. ITA Airways' maiden flight, number AZ1637 on the Milan-Linate/Bari route, took off on 15 October 2021, at 6:20 am, five minutes ahead of schedule, like a baby in a hurry to be born... more
Civil aviationItalian Enav: contract signed with Maldives Airports Company
The Group acquires a new customer
ENAV Group, through the subsidiary IDS AirNav, a reference global company in aviation information management systems, was awarded a contract with Maldives Airport Company (MACL) thus added to customer’s p... more
AccidentsItaly: 21 years after the Milan-Linate Airport aircraft disaster
Today the National day not to forget the victims of the plane accidents
There was a thick fog on the morning of 8 October 2001 at the Milan-Linate airport. It was 8:10am. An ordinary day turned into a date to be circled in the calendar for years to come. Today we celebrate... more
Civil aviationAircraft services market to double in value by 2041
Growth will require an additional two million people in the sector
Airbus expects the services market to recover to pre pandemic levels in 2023 and to double in value over the next 20 years - from $95bn today to over $230bn in 2041, according to its latest Global Services... more
DefenseUkrainian war: death toll and wounded
According to Kiev, there are 61,330 victims among the Russian armed forces
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces today released the usual daily bulletin in which it specifies the losses inflicted on the Russians in these more than seven months of war, from 24 February... more
AirlinesMAX 10 aircraft certification stalled
FAA's concern: approval subject to MAX 7 documentation
The US manufacturer Boeing predicts that it will not obtain certification to fly its new B-737 MAX 10 aircraft before Summer 2023. The reason is that the company must meet new safety requirements (especially... more
DefenseFrench Navy takes delivery of first H-160 helicopter
For Search and Rescue missions -DATA SHEET
The French Navy has taken delivery of the first of six H-160 helicopters that will perform Search and Rescue (SAR) missions. The aircraft is part of the interim fleet that will be delivered by the partnership... more
AirlinesBoeing settles on B-737 Max plane crashes
It will pay 200 million dollars to the US Securities and Exchange Commission
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the federal body responsible for supervising the stock exchange, announced today that the Boeing Group, which operates in the aerospace and defense sectors,... more
CargoLoading system for outsized military cargo on Beluga airplane
Tested with a CH-53 medium-lift helicopte
Airbus Defence and Space has developed and tested a loading system to lift outsized military cargo into the Beluga A-300/600ST aircraft. The capability was successfully tested during a verification exercise... more
DefensePutin to the Nation (2) and world reactions
Macron: "He will not impose will by military means"
The partial mobilization announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin this morning sparked the first reactions from European and non-European political leaders. Words followed by those of the Russian... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Moscow announces separatist referendum
Vote from 23 to 27 September for annexation to Russia
The pro-Russian political authorities in the occupied territories of Ukraine have announced that referendums will be held later this month for the annexation of the republics of Donetsk and Luhansk to... more
Civil aviationPutin to the Nation: mobilization of reservists is underway
"The aim of the West is to destroy us. We will use all the means at our disposal"
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke in a televised speech addressed to the nation this morning. The head of the Kremlin declared a partial mobilization of military reserves throughout Russia. In addition,... more
HelicoptersUAM services in various countries in Latin America
Airbus extends collaboration with Ecocopter
Airbus and Ecocopter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to start collaborating on the launch of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) services across various countries in Latin America. This is a major... more
AirportsSpain will abolish health checks for Covid-19
The measure will take effect from October or early November
Foreign travellers from countries outside the European Union and the States associated with the Schengen Agreement will no longer have to undergo health checks upon arrival in Spain, whether they use air... more
AirportsQueen Elizabeth II's funeral begins
One million people expected in London, police helicopters patrol the skies
The State funeral of Queen Elizabeth II is underway. One million people expected on the streets of London. Inside the Westminster Abbey where the funeral is celebrated there are currently about 2000 guests... more
DefenseSummit in Samarkand with Xi and Putin
United by will to question the presumed Western domination of the world
The summit of the political leaders of the countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which is held in the city of Samarkand, in Uzbekistan, is starting in these hours. There is great anticipation... more
Civil aviationBrussels buys 10 firefighting planes
Announcement today in Strasbourg: three helicopters are among the purchases
The European Union has announced that it will purchase 10 new amphibious aircraft and 3 additional firefighting helicopters to complete the fleet that fights tens of thousands of fires across the Old Continent... more
AirportsThe Pope flies tomorrow to Kazakistan with ITA Airways's airplane
The flight operated by a A-330 with the new blue livery
The Supreme Pontiff will travel with ITA Airways for his next papal flight tomorrow on September 13 at 7:15 am from Rome-Fiumicino to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (Kazakistan). The flight... more
AccidentsAttacks by aircraft. 21 years after 11 September
Conspiracy theories on collective drama go viral on social networks and on the web
The 21st anniversary of the attacks of 11 September 2001 is approaching. A date that has shocked the whole world of air transport and beyond. It was a Tuesday. A typical hot day in late summer here in... more
Civil aviationSupport contract signed to cover helicopter fleet
To optimise the availability of H-120 aircraft
French helicopter operator HeliDax and Airbus Helicopters have signed the first-ever HCare Classics support contract to optimise the availability of operator’s H-120 fleet. HCare Classics is Airbus’ new... more
Civil aviationCollaboration to test futurre eVTOL flight routes
And concept of operations in the Kansai region
Airbus is partnering with Japanese helicopter operator Hiratagakuen to develop advanced air mobility services in the Kansai region and beyond. This is a key addition to the company’s strong regional f... more
AirportsEU aircraft and transport: enough easy visas for Russians
Air travel made more difficult, doors open to family members, journalists and dissidents
The European Commission has decided to propose a limitation on the entry of Russian citizens to the Old Continent. This will make it more difficult for those Russians to travel by plane who until now had... more
DefenseGreece vs Turkey: airspace violated 6,100 times
Accusation on the occasion of an official visit of the French government delegation to Athens
The tensions between Greece and Turkey show no signs of abating. Ankara recently accused Athens of hindering some military exercises. This adds to the perennial diatribe over control of the island of Cyprus,... more
DefenseIndia launches first locally built aircraft carrier
This is the unit "Vikrant", added to the "Vikramaditya" which is slightly larger
The first aircraft carrier entirely designed and built in Indian shipyards, called "Vikrant", was launched in the port of Kochi, Kerala. The construction of the ship took 13 years. The total cost is 200... more
DefenseFarewell to Mikhail Gorbachev
In 1987 he signed a historic agreement against medium-range nuclear weapons
Farewell to Mikhail Gorbachev, the last president of the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics). We remember him, among other things, for the agreements against the proliferation of medium-range nuclear... more
Latest newsUkrainian war: IAEA to visit nuclear power plant
Inspectors from various countries will be in Zaporizhzhia this week
A team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has left for Ukraine to carry out necessary inspections of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, and by the weekend they will be at the site. The... more
DefenseIran nuclear deal is close
Renewed agreement between stop uranium enrichment and sanctions lifting
The renewal of the Iran nuclear deal, which on the one hand provides for a stop to development and on the other establishes the lifting of economic sanctions imposed by the West on Tehran, is getting closer.... more
Civil aviation2022 ICAO safety report presents positive results
Analysis of global safety performance for 2021 operations -ATTACHMENT
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) has released its 2022 Safety Report, presenting a detailed analysis of global civil aviation safety performance for 2021 operations. Report results reveal... more
DefenseTaiwan: China continues military exercise
Aircraft and ships engaged in anti-submarine drills and assault in Taiwan Strait
Means of Beijing's Air Force and Navy are conducting anti-submarine attack and assault demonstration actions in the Taiwan Strait. The Chinese Armed Forces exercises were expected to end on Sunday, after... more
AirlinesChina-Taiwan: airlines modify flight routes
Chinese military exercises hamper transport between Southeast and Northeast Asia
The maxi military exercise initiated by China, involving hundreds of aircraft and dozens of armed forces ships and boats, is causing considerable disruption, hindering sea and air transportation between... more
DefenseChina-Taiwan tensions: Beijing's maxi drill
More than 100 fighter jets and helicopters and 10 naval vessels engaged in the island's waters
China said more than 100 military aircraft and helicopters and 10 warships took part in military exercises held in six specific areas off Taiwan's coast around the island. Among the armed forces assets... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines cancels flight connections to Taiwan
Choice linked to "increasing airspace restriction" due to military exercises
Air carrier Singapore Airlines has cancelled all flights to and from the island of Taiwan. A decision inextricably linked to Chinese military exercises conducted by China's Navy and Air Force in the Taiwan... more
IndustryTanker airplanes. Italian Air Force extends relationship with Boeing
For maintenance and training
Boeing and the Directorate for Air Armaments and Airworthiness (DAAA) have signed an order for the company to continue providing full Performance Based Logistics (PBL) support to the Italian Air Force... more
DefenseUS-Taiwan: China starts military exercise
Dongfeng ballistic missiles launched today
Following a 24-hour visit to Taiwan by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, China started one of the largest ever inter-force military exercises around the island. According to reports, the... more
AirportsUnited States: inconvenience for wheelchairs at airports
Passengers with reduced mobility complain of longer waits beyond 30 minutes
Long wait times for wheelchairs at airports are a concern for many travelers in a summer already saturated with air travel disruptions with canceled flights, delays and long waits. Passengers who have... more
AirportsF2i reaches 7 billion in funding
And it launches its first infrastructure debt fund
F2i SGR, Italy's largest infrastructure asset manager and leading player in Europe, has topped EUR 7 billion in funding with the launch of its first Infrastructure Debt Fund which has a target of EUR 500... more
AirlinesShell and Lufthansa Group sign a non-binding MoU
For Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supply
Representatives of Shell International Petroleum Co Ltd. and Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Lufthansa Group) have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for exploring the supply of Sustainable... more
DefensePhone call between Biden and Xi Jinping today
Taiwan issue and the war between Russia and Ukraine among the topics on the agenda
A phone call between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will be held today. Two issues are at the top of the priority agenda: the Taiwan issue with the upcoming visit to the... more
DefenseSouth Korea builds strategic military command
Coordination between F-35A aircraft, spy satellites and missiles in anti-North Korean function
After North Korean leader Kim Jong Un threatened the use of nuclear deterrence against a possible "preemptive strike" by South Korea, tensions on the peninsula rose again. Seoul reacted with "deep disappointment"... more
Civil aviationFirefighting kit tested on A-400M aircraft
During a flight campaign in Spain
Airbus has successfully tested a removable firefighting demonstrator kit on the A-400M new generation airlifter plane during a flight test campaign in Spain.The test campaign took place in daylight conditions... more
Civil aviationChina certifies civilian helicopter AC-352
Aircraft jointly developed by Avic and Airbus
China's AC-352 civilian helicopter today received flight certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (Caac). The inaugural flight was on December 20, 2016, in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province.... more
PeopleUkraine war: Kiev will target drones
Ambitious plan for country's digital future also sees army of hackers
Ukraine's minister for digital transformation, Mychajlo Fedorov, an executive member very close to President Volodymyr Zelensky, whose election campaign he oversaw, who convinced U.S. entrepreneur Elon... more
AirlinesLuton Airport: why the runway melt down
Explanation: airport runway collapse shows airports vulnerable to climate change
Last Monday at London-Luton Airport, there was a temporary disruption in the airport's operations due to a portion of the runway's tarmac melt down due to extreme heat. While waiting for the repair, several... more
Civil aviationCroatia buys Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopters
First contract signed in Europe on this new model
Croatia's Interior Minister Davor Bozinovic has signed a contract with U.S. company Bell Textron for the purchase of two Subaru Bell 412EPX multipurpose helicopters. The value of the agreement is 36.2... more
Civil aviationRevealed a flight test programme to study the contrails produced by a hydrogen combustion engine
The project, named “Blue Condor”, will launch two modified Arcus gliders
Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, has revealed a flight test programme to study the contrails produced by a hydrogen combustion engine as part the Company’s ZEROe roadmap. The project, n... more
Civil aviationA-330MRTT tanker aircraft certified for automatic air-to-air refuelling operations
Launch of demonstrator to pioneer more advanced autonomous capabilities in the future
The A-330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) has become the world’s first tanker to be certified for automatic air-to-air refuelling (A3R) boom operations in daylight following a successful campaign i... more
DefensePutin in Iran: drones also discussed
Challenge between Turkish and Iranian unmanned aircraft likely in Ukraine
The announcement last week of Russian President Vladimir Putin's trip to Iran raised concern in the United States. The fear is that Tehran is ready to supply hundreds of drones to Russia, which would use... more
Civil defenseEurope will purchase firefighting aircraft
It's revealed by Commissioner Lenarcic; the negotiations concern amphibious planes
The European Union is reportedly in talks to purchase firefighting aircraft to increase its firefighting capacity. The negotiations concern amphibious airplanes, the British news agency "Reuters" reports.... more
AirlinesTired airline pilots and tight shifts: the protest
Sent thousands of reports to the European Aviation Safety Agency
According to thousands of confidential reports sent by pilots to the European Aviation Safety Agency (Easa), airline personnel at the controls of aircraft have complained of reduced performance and increased... more
Fair and showsHelicopters. Airbus announces H-175M Task-Force
The industry team created to support the model in the version M
Airbus Helicopters has announced the first members of H-175M Task Force – the UK-based industry team created to offer, supply and support the British-produced H-175M aircraft for the UK’s New Medium Hel... more