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DefenseNorth Korea tests another missile
The launch on the day the South Korean president arrives in Japan
The General Staff of the South Korean armed forces communicated that North Korea carried out yet another missile test during the Italian night. The launch was timed on the same day that South Korean President... more
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CuriositiesPlane lands in 27 meters of runway
The company on the platform of a helipad on top of a hotel in Dubai - VIDEO
Historic enterprise in the United Arab Emirates. Polish pilot Luke Czepiela, 39, yesterday became the first person in the world to land a plane on a helipad. The platform sits atop Dubai's Burj Al Arab... more
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Civil aviationiFurther project on cognitive radars is underway
A system to optimize airspace and sea monitoring
The iFurther (High Frequency Over The Horizon Sensor Cognitive Network) project is underway. It's created to define a network of high-frequency cognitive radars dedicated to monitoring airspace and sea.... more
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AirportsFrance: general strike on March 15th
Possible inconvenience in all airports in the country in protest against pension reform
Scheduled for tomorrow, March 15, another day of general strike in France. It is the eighth day of national mobilization jointly called by the unions to protest against the pension reform, approved in... more
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Civil aviationAircraft. Strike in Italy on 17 March
24-hour mobilization of airport handling, security, transport and allied services
General strike in Italy in the aviation sector on March 17th. The mobilization is called by the trade unions Unitary Confederation of Base (CUB), Uilt-Uil, Ugl-Air Transport, CGIL and Flai-Cgil Transport... more
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Civil defenseIndia: helicopters to fight the fires
Mil Mi-17 Air Force aircraft in action
The Indian Air Force said it has stepped up its fire campaign in the western state of Goa, where several "sporadic fires" have been reported in various areas over the past week. In particular, the Armed... more
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DefenseUkrainian war: Xi Jinping in Moscow
Probable visit next week and phone call with Zelensky
Chinese President Xi Jinping could travel to Moscow next week for a meeting with his counterpart Vladimir Putin. A clear commitment, that of Beijing, to resolve the war in Ukraine, confirmed by the fact... more
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AirportsMalpensa Airport: new security system arrives
Device at the baggage checkpoint halves waiting times
A latest generation EDS-CB (Explosive Detection Systems for Cabin Baggage) safety system installed in T1 of Milan-Malpensa airport. The new smart security device, located at the baggage checkpoint, is... more
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Civil aviationThey rely on pongamia to produce Saf
Japanese-led industrial consortium bets on Australian trees
A Japanese-led consortium of industrial research centers has signed an agreement with an Australian local government to study the production of pongamia (Millettia pinnata). This tree, used for the production... more
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AirlinesMystery of flight MH370 becomes a TV series
Malaysia Airlines plane disappeared from radar on March 8, 2014 was never found
On "Netflix" video platform a television series based on the mystery of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared from radar on March 8, 2014. It was a B-777 aircraft, with 227 passengers on board... more
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Latest newsFrattasi head of Italian cybersecurity
He takes over from Roberto Baldoni who resigned a few days ago
The Italian council of ministers has appointed Bruno Frattasi as the new director of the National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN). He takes over from Roberto Baldoni, who had resigned a few days ago, placing... more
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Civil aviationFrance seeks to export Rafale aircraft
Dassault Aviation communicates 2022 results and 2023 prospects
The French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation has communicated in these hours its economic results for the year 2022: operating profit is up to 572 million euros (it was 527 million in 2021) while... more
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Finance and economyUSA: US Navy orders Italian helicopters
Exercised option for four TH-73A trainer aircraft
The US Department of Defense has exercised its option to purchase a fourth batch of TH-73A "Trasher" model training helicopters, manufactured by the Italian Leonardo Group, which will be destined for the... more
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DefensePortolano hearing (2): armaments and personnel
"It is necessary to team up on research and industry to make Italy a country system"
Investments in the Defense sector, recruitment of personnel and modernization of the fleets and vehicles of the Armed Forces. These are some of the topics discussed today by the Secretary General of Defense... more
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DefenseHearing by General Portolano, Defense Secretary: the war in Ukraine
Italian support on weapons and future scenarios
The Secretary General of Defence, General Luciano Portolano, Italian Armaments Director, was heard this morning in the Defense Committee of the Italian Chamber of Deputies. Many topics were addressed in... more
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AirportsSchiphol Airport: air carriers against the government
Towards legal proceedings for limiting the volume of passengers in transit
Some air carriers are joining forces to take legal proceedings against the Dutch Government, guilty, according to the airlines, of having suddenly limited the reception capacity of the daily volume of... more
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Civil aviationAirbus Helicopters grows in North America
Increasing demand for H-160 aircraft, first flight simulator on the way
European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters continues to see growing demand for H-160 aircraft in North America. More than 12 units have already been ordered by North American customers. Private companies... more
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DefenseUkrainian war: EU arms plan
Illustrated document with three key points for munitions supply in Kiev
The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Policy, Josep Borrell, proposed a three-point plan for the supply of munitions to Ukraine, in support of the conflict against Russia. The document was... more
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Latest newsWest Bank tensions: six Palestinian victims
Budget anti-terrorist operation conducted by Tel Aviv
A counter-terrorism operation conducted by the Israeli armed forces in Jenin, in the West Bank, led to the killing of six men according to Palestinian sources. An Israeli Army spokesman specified that... more
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AirlinesUnited States: "To guarantee airline seats close to families"
Transportation department recall to American companies
The US Department of Transportation has urged US air carriers to ensure that families can book airline tickets with seats together at no extra cost. The executive is now asking airlines to modify their... more
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DefenseUkrainian war: Russian defense in action
Moscow announces rocket and aircraft shooting down
Russian anti-aircraft defense systems would have shot down a Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter and a Sukhoi Su-27 military aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force today. Also intercepted 15 missiles launched by American... more
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DefenseTaiwan extends military service
The enlistment period for the island's young men increases from 4 months to a year
Tensions rise between Taiwan and China. Taipei's defense minister, Chiu Kuo-cheng, announced the extension of mandatory military service for men today. The enlistment period for the island's young men... more
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AirlinesIndiGo looks to the United States
Indian company evaluates codeshare with Turkish Airlines for routes to North America
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo is considering the expansion of its flights network to the United States by codeshare connectivity through Turkish Airlines. The announcement comes after the Indian airline... more
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DefenseUkrainian war: German warning to China
Scholz: "Sending arms to Russia would have consequences; lets work so that this doesn't happen"
The German government has said it is working to ensure that China does not send weapons to Russia to support the war in Ukraine. A possibility that would have harmful "consequences", with the North Atlantic... more
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Civil aviationRobinson helicopters: orders on the rise
American aircraft manufacturer increases production
On the 50th anniversary of its foundation, the US helicopter manufacturer Robinson Helicopter announced that it will increase aircraft production capacity in 2023. This is a decisive move to respond to... more
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AirlinesAirline carriers struggling with wheelchairs
Booming travel demand will make management difficult
The reopening of air borders and the easing of restrictions to limit the contagion of Covid-19 among passengers has brought to light old issues that concern the managements of airlines and airport companies.... more
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Defense"Avalon 2023" kicks off in Australia (February 28-March 5)
The fair showcases novelties from the aerospace and defense sectors
The international aeronautical show "Avalon 2023" (February 28-March 5) kicks off today in Australia. The "Australian International Airshow & Aerospace and Defense Exposition" event is held in the city... more
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AirlinesAir strike in Germany
Many flights canceled at Duesseldorf and Cologne-Bonn airports
Air travel disruptions in Germany. Most flight connections at Duesseldorf and Cologne-Bonn airports were cancelled today due to a 24-hour strike called by the Verdi union. The inconvenience also affects... more
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DefenseRussia-Ukraine: Zelensky's speech
"Thanks to the Ukrainian soldiers. We know that 2023 is the year of our victory"
A commemoration in honor of the Ukrainian military victims of this year's war against Russia kicks off today in Kiev. President Volodymyr Zelensky led a minute's silence in Sofia square ''in memory of... more
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DefenseRussia-Ukraine: one year after the war
Awaited Russian offensive in the Spring, while China and the USA work for peace
A year passed since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. It was February 24, 2022: that night vehicles and soldiers of the armed forces of Moscow penetrated enemy territory, for what was to be a "blitzkrieg",... more
![From left: Stefan Kreuzpaintner (Alliance and Partner manager) and Heiko Reitz new (Chief Commercial Officer) of Lufthansa](https://avionews.it/resources/small/0fb66cc023b8c5233d2808de7fdc0273.webp.webp)
AirlinesLufthansa appoints two new managers
Heiko Reitz and Stefan Kreuzpaintner take office on March 1st
Changes at the top of the German aviation group Lufthansa. Heiko Reitz will be the new Commercial Director of Lufthansa Airlines and will be responsible for expanding and realigning the premium offers.... more
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DefenseRussia-Ukraine: Italian premier in Kiev
Meloni: "I think it is right to be here to reiterate the position of the Italian Government"
The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, arrived in Kiev for her first visit to Ukraine in these hours. It is a trip that comes just a few days before the anniversary of the Russian military invasion... more
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DefenseRussia-Ukraine: China calls for peace
Xi Jinping will give a speech on February 24
The Chinese President, Xi Jinping, will make "a peace speech" on the occasion of the anniversary of the Russian military invasion of Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022. This is an official descent... more
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AirportsChina presents Changchun airport project
Beijing aims to have 400 airports in use by 2035
Unveiled a study for the construction of a new Longjia airport terminal in the city of Changchun, located in the province of Jilin, in the northeastern part of China. The new facility is expected to accommodate... more
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AccidentsAustralia reports obstruction of MH17 flight
In the absence of "definitive evidence" however, there are "strong indications" against Russia
Russia has repeatedly tried to obstruct international investigations into the shooting down of a B-777 aircraft operated by Malaysia Airlines (MH17 flight), which crashed in Ukraine in 2014. This is what... more
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AirportsTurkey: Hatay airport built on the fault line
The denunciation of the National Union of Chambers of Engineers and Architects
The Union of Chambers of Engineers and Architects of Turkey (Tmmob, Türk Mühendis ve Mimar Odalari Birligi), has criticized the national institutions for having built the Hatay international airport, l... more
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Civil aviationChile: 122 firefighting aircraft in action
At least 1,180 houses destroyed and 5,569 citizens affected by the inconvenience
A fleet of at least 122 firefighting planes and helicopters has been engaged for a week in Chile in extinguishing a large number of fires that have broken out in various parts of the country. According... more
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AccidentsPlane crash, MH17 flight: Putin supplied the missile
Prosecutor's announcement marks end of investigations court in The Hague
The Joint Investigation Team of six countries investigating the crash of Malaysia Airlines MH17 flight, which crashed in Ukraine in 2014, recently communicated the results of some investigations, according... more
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AirlinesTurkish Airlines in support of earthquake victims
Low fares for transporting volunteers to areas affected by it
The Turkish Airlines company has made available air tickets at fixed prices for departing passengers who intend to volunteer in the areas affected by the earthquake on February 6th. The discounted fare... more
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AirlinesUnited States: Loyalty programs worth 200 billion
The value of the top five loyalty schemes according to a recent study
The value of the top five air carrier loyalty programs is worth 200 billion dollars. The commercial ventures of US companies dominate, which in some cases have become the most profitable assets of airline... more
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DefenseZelensky flies to London
First European trip since the start of the war
The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is not going to San Remo but flies to London today, where he will give a speech in Parliament, according to Downing Street, the office of the British prime minister.... more
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AirportsTurkey earthquake: various airports closed
Damage to runways, air connections suspended - VIDEO
The devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria also caused extensive damage to transport infrastructure. The earthquake of magnitude 7.8 that was recorded last night caused more than 1358 victims.... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: 100% Lufthansa in two years
The German group expects the Italian airline to reach break-even by 2025
The exclusive negotiation between the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (Mef) and the German aviation group Lufthansa, for the privatization of the national air carrier ITA Airways, is now in full... more
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Aerospace49 more Starlink satellites in space
The Italian system and the ashes of cremated people were also put into orbit
In the past few hours, a Falcon 9 rocket from the US space company SpaceX has put 49 Starlink satellites into orbit for internet service. Also on board is a spacecraft from the Italian company D-Orbit... more
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Civil aviationUnited States: Chinese balloon sighted
A few days after the US Secretary Blinken's visit to China
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin convened today a meeting with military leaders and senior officials from his ministry to examine the threat profile of a Chinese spy balloon spotted over American skies... more
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AirlinesITA Airways (2): details on the Lufthansa offer
Germans interested in a quota "between 20 and 40%"
Important details emerge on the Lufthansa Group's proposed purchase of a stake in the national air carrier ITA Airways. According to rumors relaunched by the Italian media, in the Memorandum of Understanding... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: from Lufthansa "yes" to increase salaries
More than 3,600 current workers may have an increase soon
There are positive news on the employee salary issue of the national air carrier ITA Airways. Less than 48 hours after the meeting between seven trade unions and the airline's management, the favorable... more
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AirlinesGermany doubled air passengers in 2022
It is a record for cargo transport with an increase compared to the pre-pandemic period
In these hours, the German federal statistical institute, Destatis, has communicated the official data on the volume of passengers transiting through the main airports of Germany during 2022. According... more
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Civil aviationDisneyland celebrates 30 years with 500 drones in flight
A light show in the skies that started on January 28 and will continue until May 8 - VIDEO
Disneyland Park is 30 year old. It was inaugurated on April 12, 1992. The celebrations for the thirtieth anniversary include shows, special effects, new attractions and high-tech settings. For the occasion,... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: negotiations started with Lufthansa
The Ministry of Economy signs a letter of intent from the German group
The negotiations for the privatization of the national air carrier ITA Airways are officially underway. The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), 100% shareholder of the Italian airline, recently signed... more