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AirlinesRussia announces aviation subsidies
Support for closed airports and airlines to pay for aircraft leasing
The Russian Federal Agency for Russian Air Transport, "Rosaviatsia", communicated that the government will subsidize the civil aviation sector with public money today. In particular, the Moscow executive... more
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DefenseAfghanistan: Taliban on military Mro
"Over 70 planes and helicopters repaired in the last two years: official"
The leaders of the Afghan Air Force have announced that since the United States left the territory of Afghanistan, exactly two years ago, in 2021, the Taliban government technicians have been able to repair... more
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AirportsPakistan: London donates airport scanners
British government invests 191,000 Euros to provide two security systems
The United Kingdom High Commissioner in Islamabad has gifted Pakistan with two airport security scanners, equipped with latest technology. The official delivery ceremony took place in recent days in the... more
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DefenseUkrainian war: Kiev's new defense minister
Rustem Umerov takes the place of the resigning Oleksii Reznikov
Ukraine has a new Defense Minister. Oleksii Reznikov presented his resignation to the Verkhovna Rada, Kiev's Parliament, which was then made public in a post on the social network "Telegram", in which... more
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AirlinesIndia: green light to Vistara-Air India merger
The national antitrust decided it: no danger of creating monopolies
The Competition Commission of India (CCI), the national antitrust body, has approved the merger between the national airline Air India (recently bought by the Tata Group) and the Tata SIA company (a joint... more
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AirlinesUK: consumers against airlines
Which?: "Worried by companies putting caps on refunds"
The British association Which?, specialized in the protection of consumer rights, has drew the attention of public opinion to some airlines that have allegedly imposed a ceiling on the economic amount... more
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AirlinesAmsterdam Airport: Iata against flight restrictions
Walsh: "Decision be postponed until the government is installed" after the elections
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has responded to the flights limit request made by the management company of Amsterdam-Schiphol airport. The organization has asked that the final decision... more
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DefenseG20: safety tests with helicopters
Soldier lowers himself from an aircraft onto the roof of a hotel during exercises - VIDEO
Training has begun to ensure security in view of the G20 summit scheduled for 9 to 10 September in India. The armed forces conducted various ground and air exercises in the capital New Delhi. Citizens... more
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AirlinesIndia: new Terminal 2 at Bangalore airport
Scheduled opening on September 12th; it will be able to handle up to 25 million passengers per year
Take-off and landing operations will begin on September 12th in the new Terminal 2 of the "Kempegowda" international airport in Bengaluru, India. The official confirmation came with the publication of... more
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AerospaceWaiting for the return of the "Osiris Rex" space mission
The tests could reveal new insights into the mysteries of the solar system and life on Earth
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) announced that experts are ready to take delivery of the 250 grams of space rock, collected three years ago from the asteroid Bennu during the "Osiris... more
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AirportsUkrainian conflict: Kiev's drones worry Moscow
London Intelligence: "Russian air defense is having difficulty detecting Kiev attacks"
The intelligence service of the British Ministry of Defense announced that the Russian air defense is having difficulties in detecting and destroying the Ukrainian military drones which, especially in... more
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AirlinesExpensive-flights: London and Madrid against low-cost airlines
Initiative after the Italian Government proposed the introduction of a Price Cap
After the Italian Government's official stance on the issue of expensive flights, now Great Britain and Spain are also trying to understand whether low-cost airlines (Ryanair, Vueling, easyJet and Volotea)... more
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AirlinesPope Francis flies to Mongolia with ITA Airways
Departure today in the afternoon on the A-330 airplane
The Holy Father will depart today on 31 August at 6:30 pm from Rome-Fiumicino Airport for Ulaanbataar - Chinggis Khan International Airport. For this Apostolic Journey, he will be travelling on an ITA... more
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AirlinesUnited Kingdom: government on airline chaos
Sunak: "It is important that companies honor their obligations towards passengers"
The British government asked air carriers operating in the United Kingdom to assist stranded passengers In the past few hours. It appened after a technical problem with the national traffic management... more
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AirportsUnited Kingdom: tourists stranded at airports
Holidays ruined, passengers camped out at the airport, numerous protests
Due to an unspecified "technical problem", air traffic in the United Kingdom went haywire on Monday and hundreds of thousands of passengers remained stranded at the airport. The effects continue today... more
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AirlinesUK: airline chaos will cost 90 million euros
According to the International Air Transport Association; 1100 flights cancelled
The chaos recorded in recent days in the skies of the United Kingdom could cost airlines up to 90 million euros. Indeed, due to a technical failure, 1,100 flights have been canceled since Monday, causing... more
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DefensePlanes and helicopters: safety doubts on "Osprey"
The tilt-rotor propulsion system has been under investigation for some time
The recent fatal accident involving a Bell-Boeing V-22B "Osprey" tiltrotor (plane-helicopter) of the United States Marine Corps has prompted some industry experts to question the actual safety of this... more
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AirlinesUkrainian conflict: Moscow-Vnukovo airport attacked
Airport reopened, but closed to civilian flights after Kiev drone raids - VIDEO
Moscow-Vnukovo airport reopened after a brief closure. The operation of the Russian airport, which however will remain closed to civilian traffic, was suspended last night after a military attack conducted... more
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DefensePolish army among the strongest in Europe
The country represents a fundamental NATO outpost against the Russian threat
The upgrading of the military's capacity is making Poland one of the strongest North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) militaries outside the United States. The recent agreement for a potential purchase... more
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Civil aviationSan Paolo Airport: air taxi service at the start
In Brazil, an urban mobility brand was born to connect the airport to the city center with eVtol
A luxury urban air mobility service will soon be launched in Brazil. It will connect the "André Franco Montoro" international airport of São Paulo-Guarulhos with the center of the nearby metropolis, w... more
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AirlinesUnited Kingdom: air traffic towards normality
Inconvenience and delayed flights throughout Europe, it will take London days to get back to full operation
The British National Air Traffic Service (Nats), that is the United Kingdom's air traffic control agency, announced in the past few hours that the "technical problem" that had paralyzed air traffic entering... more
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DefenseUkrainian War: Over 24,000 tanks destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow count the victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The General Staff of Kiev has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today: 261,840 Moscow soldiers would... more
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AirlinesPlanes. New American flights to Italy
Besides Naples, Venice and Rome, other routes to European capitals
The US carrier American Airlines has announced the launch of new air connections between North America and Europe. The direct flight between the "Ugo Niutta" airport of Naples-Capodichino and the international... more
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DefenseIsrael buys 12 military helicopters
New contract increases fleet of CH-53K King Stallion aircraft for Tel Aviv
The United States government has signed a contract with the American aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin Group) for the purchase of 35 new CH-35K King Stallion amphibious helicopters. The value... more
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AirlinesUK: disruptions in air traffic
Limited number of aircraft in British skies
The United Kingdom's national air traffic control agency announced that it has limited the number of planes in circulation today in British airspace. A reasoned decision as a result of a technical problem.... more
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AirportsKenya: Nairobi airport is back in operation
The government has fired the heads of the country's airport authorities
The heads of the Kenyan airport authorities have been fired. It was decided by the Government following the power outage which on Friday hindered the operation of Nairobi's "Jomo Kenyatta" international... more
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AirportsUS ambassador designate to Italy
Washington's nomination after more than two years: Jack Markell at Villa Taverna
Jack Markell is the new US ambassador to Italy. Our country was one of the few offices still vacant (as of January 20, 2021), the only one among the great States in which Washington had appointed only... more
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AirlinesNew suitor for TAP Portugal airline
Consortium led by Lusitanian entrepreneurs vying for privatisation
There is a new suitor who will participate in the negotiations for the privatization of the national airline Tap Portugal. It is a consortium made up of Lusitanian entrepreneurs, who will compete with... more
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AirlinesUSA: 46 runway incursions in July
Data is worrying in a country where three million air passengers travel every day
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) counted at least 46 runway incursions in July 2023 alone at American airports. These are generally events, which occurred near or inside the airports, in which... more
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AerospaceSpace mission Crew-7 postponed
NASA defers the departure until tomorrow to carry out technical checks
The launch of the Crew-7 space mission has been postponed. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) deferred the departure by 24 hours, with the aim of verifying one of the environmental... more
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AirlinesSingapore Airport starts automated boarding bridge test
Experimentation of the Passenger Loading Bridge will involve various airlines - VIDEO
The first tests on the use of fully automated boarding bridges are underway at Singapore-Changi airport. Testing of the Passenger Loading Bridge began in recent days and will involve various air carriers:... more
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CuriositiesEx-helicopters that become hotels
The first aircraft will be located in California
A California company is converting decommissioned helicopters into luxury motorhomes. The goal is to offer unique, original and adventurous experiences to lovers of glamping, that is glamorous camping,... more
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Civil aviationRussia plane crash (2): bomb hypothesis
The explosive device may have been concealed in the landing gear bay
The first hypotheses about the causes of the plane crash in which Yevgeny Prigozhin lost his life, head of the Russian mercenary group Wagner, who was travelling with nine other people, are coming to light.... more
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Civil aviationBoeing identifies defect on 737 Max aircraft
Aircraft deliveries temporarily suspended again
The US group Boeing, which operates in the aerospace and defense sectors, has identified a defect on a component of the 737 Max aircraft. For this reason, the company has announced that it will once again... more
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AirportsFrance dedicates airport to Queen Elizabeth
The international stopover of Touquet-Paris-Plage used by private planes
France dedicates an airport to Queen Elizabeth II. The international stopover of Touquet-Paris-Plage, located in the North of the country, will be named after the late sovereign of the United Kingdom.... more
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DefenseNigeria: 18 new military helicopters are arriving
Bell AH-1Z Viper and TAI T-129 Atak expected in September
The heads of the Nigerian Air Force (Naf, Nigerian Air Force) announced in the past few hours that the armed force will soon take delivery of 18 new attack helicopters: 12 supplied by the United States... more
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DefenseIndonesia buys 24 American helicopters
Towards completion of order for F-15 fighters and Black Hawk aircraft
The government of Indonesia will purchase 24 Boeing F-15 Eagle military aircraft and 24 US-made Sikorsky S-70M Black Hawk transport helicopters. The agreement between the Jakarta executive and the two... more
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AirlinesNew partner of ITA Airways and "Volare"
The benefits also extend to members of the loyalty program
ITA Airways announces a new partnership with Booking.com, one of the world's digital travel marketplaces. Thanks to this partnership, ITA Airways passengers may now reserve their stay combined with their... more
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AccidentsRussia plane crash: Prigozhin confirmed dead
Wagner group: "Killed by traitors"; Biden: "Putin may be behind it" - VIDEO
Sources close to the Russian paramilitary group Wagner have confirmed that Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the militia, died in the air accident of his private Embraer 135BJ Legacy 600 aircraft (registration... more
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AirlinesFedEx airline pilots at risk
Estimated redundancies exceed 700 units out of a total of approximately 5,800 professionals
The decision of the FedEx Group, a company specializing in logistics, postal and cargo air services (as well as road trasportation), to merge the Express and Ground units has led to an excess of pilots... more
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Civil aviationTurkey: blazes burn the north-west
Over 30 firefighting aircraft in action, more than 1000 people evacuated
Turkey is engulfed in flames. Several fires have been active for two days in the north-western part of the country. The fires are particularly ravaging the provinces of Hatay, Mersin and Çanakkale, where... more
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Civil aviationWhy lasers threaten airline pilots
General aviation aircraft or those operating close to airports are most affected
The night flight is considered by the pilots to be generally more peaceful than the daytime one: there is less traffic, radio communications are less frequent, assignment of the runway is more immediate.... more
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DefenseGreece will train Ukrainians on F-16 aircraft
Joint announcement by the presidents of the two countries at a summit in Athens
The Government of Greece has announced that it will participate in training operations of Ukrainian Air Force pilots for F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, manufactured by the US company Lockheed Martin. It... more
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Finance and economyThe BRICS summit kicks off today
Putin: "Dollar’s domination of world trade will end: in our countries is an irreversible process"
The 15th edition of the BRICS summit kicks off today in South Africa, an acronym composed of the initials of the countries that make up the alliance (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) made... more
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AirlinesKorean Air will weigh passengers
Temporary operation to evaluate compliance with ministerial standards
The South Korean air carrier Korean Air has communicated that from now on it will weigh, in addition to the luggage, also its passengers embarked on domestic and international flights. This is a temporary... more
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AirlinesFirst commercial flight from North Korea
Tu-204 aircraft carrying 210 passengers on the Pyongyang-Beijing route
First commercial flight departing from North Korea in more than three years. The flight was performed today by the North Korean national carrier Air Koryo. The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced yesterday... more
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AirlinesFinnair seeks new CEO
Topi Manner will leave it next March
Finnish flag carrier Finnair announced today that its CEO, Topi Manner, will leave the air company effective March 1, 2024. The manager will assume the same position at Elisa Corporation, an Information... more
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IndustryIndonesia announces commitment to acquire F-15EX airplanes
Signed a MoU to procure up to 24 advanced fighter jets
The Republic of Indonesia and Boeing shared their commitment to finalize the sale of 24 F-15EX aircraft to Indonesia, subject to US government approval, during a visit of Indonesia’s Minister of Defense P... more
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Civil aviationCanada: flame-spreading helicopters in action
Internet users advance conspiracy theories, but it's a way to stem the fire - VIDEO
Canada is engulfed in flames. In these hours there are more than 400 fires active in the state of British Columbia, where 35,000 people have been evacuated. A natural disaster that generates fears among... more
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AirlinesHelsinki Airport bets on electric cars
Several recharging points for battery-powered vehicles have been inaugurated in the stopover car parks
New charging stations for electric cars inaugurated at Helsinki airport, bringing the number of refuelling stations for battery-powered cars to almost 350. These infrastructures are present in each parking... more