Latest news
3,779 news found
AirlinesAfrica: carriers to build the single market
Conference of the African Airlines Association (Afraa) from 7 to 9 May
The air carrier Ethiopian Airlines will organize the 11th conference of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), that brings together the airlines belonging to the African Union. The event will be held... more
AirlinesGermany: air strike 20-21 April
Inconvenience especially at the airports of Cologne-Bonn, Duesseldorf and Hamburg
National strike by airport security personnel in Germany from 20 to 21 April. Inconvenience to be expected at numerous airports throughout the country. To avoid long queues, passengers departing from or... more
AirportsSudan: Merowe airport under control
The army communicates it; at least 270 victims and 2,600 wounded in clashes with the rebels
At least 270 victims and more than 2,600 injured. This is the balance of Sudan clashes between the regular Army of Sudan's Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). It was communicated... more
AirlinesUSA: record of unruly passengers in 2023
The analysis for the first quarter reveals an increase in complaints to the FBI
In the first quarter of 2023, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported a record number of cases of unruly passengers to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), therefore asking the federal... more
Civil aviationSlovenia develops fleet of firefighting aircraft
Purchased four airplanes from the manufacturer Air Tractor Europe
In 2022 the forests of Slovenia were devoured by a tremendous fire that kept men and vehicles busy for days. So much that the European Union activated the joint fight against the flames, sending some planes.... more
Civil aviationNew UN helicopter in Africa
Mil Mi-8Mtv1 aircraft of the World Food Program
The United Nations declared in the past few hours that it has introduced a new helicopter in the fleet of the World Food Program (WFP). It will operate in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of... more
AirportsAmsterdam Airport stops private planes
Banned use of the take-off and landing runways from 2025
Stop from 2025 to private flights arriving and departing from the Dutch airport of Amsterdam-Schiphol. The airport management company Royal Schiphol Group will formalized the ban by 2026. The decision... more
AccidentsFlight AF447 crash: Air France and Airbus acquitted
The French judges: "No certain causal link with the accident has been demonstrated"
The European manufacturer Airbus and the airline Air France were acquitted of manslaughter charges. It was decided today by the criminal court of Paris. The case on which the French judges ruled is that... more
HelicoptersAustralia: developments on military helicopter crash
Ditching due to probable lack of on-board software update
The first rumors have emerged on the alleged causes that on 22 March caused the ditching of a NHIndustries NH-90 "Taipan" helicopter with ten people on board. The incident, which occurred during an anti-terrorism... more
DefenseUkranian conflict: planes from Slovenia
Additional military supplies for the Spring offensive
The Government of Slovenia has officially announced the delivery to Ukraine of the warplanes promised last month by Ljubljana. This is a supply that is part of the initiatives of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty... more
DefenseChile will purchase new military helicopters
Selection is underway to replace the current Bell UH-1H Iroquois
The Chilean Government has officially started the procedure for the purchase of 14 light helicopters which will enter service in the Air Force fleet. According to national and international media reports,... more
AerospaceSpace mission to Jupiter kicks off
Probe Juice will study the planet's Moons to understand how life is formed
Tomorrow, Thursday 13 April 2023, the Juice (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) space mission organized by the European Space Agency (ESA) will start. An Ariane 5 carrier rocket will take off at 2:15pm Italian... more
DefenseTurkey unveils military ship with drones and helicopters
Inauguration in the presence of President Erdoğan
Turkey has recently inaugurated the amphibious assault ship "TCG Anadolu" in the presence of the President of the Republic Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. It is a vehicle designed for the transport of light aircraft,... more
AirlinesFlight attendant boom in China
Air carriers overwhelmed by candidates CVs with travel resumed
With the intense travel demand in the post-pandemic, especially in view of the Summer 2023 high season, Chinese air carriers have launched the most massive recruitment campaign in recent years. And so... more
AirportsAthens Airport inaugurates solar plant
Maxi installation made up of 29,214 photovoltaic panels on the roof of the airport
The manager of the Athens "Eleftherios Venizelos" international airport has inaugurated a new solar plant, with a power of 15.8 MW, installed on the roof of the infrastructure. According to some estimates,... more
DefenseIndia: military exports to Africa
Made-in-India philosophy to expand business in 30 countries
The Indian Government has recently published the data relating to the volume of exports in the defense sector: in evaluating the 150.9 million euros in the pocket in the 2022-23 fiscal year (+24% on 2021-2022),... more
Finance and economyUSA: Government-Lockheed tensions over helicopters
Center tussle: 7 billion dollar tender won by Bell-Textron
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has rejected to the sender the appeal made by the American Defense Group Lockheed Martin against the award procedure of the "Future Long Range-Assault Aircraft"... more
AccidentsJapan: missing military helicopter found
Coast Guard vessels in action off Okinawa Prefecture
The Coast Guard of Japan recovered, off the coast of Okinawa prefecture, at least 10 parts of the military helicopter Sikorsky UH-60 JA Black Hawk of the Japan Army, which disappeared from radar yesterday,... more
AirlinesLufthansa sells catering company
All Lsg Group assets sold after three years
German airline Lufthansa announced yesterday evening that it will sell airline catering business LSG Group. It is bought by the private equity company Aurelius, based in Germany and other European countries.... more
AirlinesFrance: wave of strikes today
Expected delays and cancellations at Paris-Orly and other airports
A national mobilization proclaimed today in France to protest against the pension reform wanted by President Emmanuel Macron. More than a million demonstrators are expected in the streets in various cities... more
DefenseUSA: recovered military helicopter black boxes
FDR of crashed Black Hawks near Fort Campbell base under examination
The Flight Data Recorders (FDR) of two Sikorsky HH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters have been recovered. The aircraft collided near the Fort Campbell military base, which houses the 101st airborne division,... more
DefenseFace to face Taiwan-USA
Meeting in Los Angeles between Ing-wen and McCarthy
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will meet with US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy today. The face-to-face meeting is expected in Los Angeles, where the Taipei politician will stop on her... more
DefenseItaly on 2% of GDP in military spending
Crosetto (Defence): "I am the only one to have told Nato that a commitment is not easy to keep"
The Italian Defense Minister, Guido Crosetto, was today in Verona on a visit to the international "Vinitaly" exhibition, the great event dedicated to the world of wines and spirits, now in its 55th edition.... more
DefenseTaiwan-China tensions continue
President Taipei will meet tomorrow American speaker
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, on her way back from her institutional trip to Central America (Guatemala and Belize), will meet with the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS at the "Sun 'n Fun" 2023
Hit with the public at the Florida Aerospace Expo (March 28-April 2) - VIDEO
Thousands gathered in Florida for the 49th annual "Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo 2023 air show". Over 4000 square meters of space, hundreds of exhibitors, thousands of aircraft and great shows in the skies.... more
DefenseJapan inaugurates new military base
Outpost in Ishigaki Island as a deterrence against China
The new military base of the Army was inaugurated in Japan on the island of Ishigaki in the Nansei archipelago, in the South-Western Prefecture of Okinawa, close to Taiwan and the islands disputed with... more
Latest newsUkrainian war: Poland sends planes
First Soviet-made MiG-29 fighter jets in Ukraine
The government of Poland has delivered the first Soviet-made Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine. The executive in Warsaw made it official in these hours, following the announcement made two weeks... more
AirlinesUSA: Spirit Airlines hires 4,000 workers
There are 57,000 fewer employees in the United States than in 2019
The American air carrier Spirit Airlines has announced that it will hire over 4,000 new workers during 2023. Among the sought-after professional figures there are above all pilots, flight attendants and... more
AirportsHamburg Airport invests in the environment
Over the next 12 years, the airport will gradually convert to renewable energy
The management company of the German Hamburg airport plans to invest 250 million euros in its environmental sustainability program "Net Zero 2035". It was announced by the company on the occasion of the... more
AirlinesHeathrow Airport: 10-day strike begins
Abstention from work of over 1000 airport security personnel
A ten-day strike by security personnel at the British airport kicks off today at London-Heathrow airport. Approximately 1,400 employees, belonging to the Unite trade union, abstain from work until 11.59... more
DefenseHelicopter crash: nine victims confirmed in the USA
Collision between two Blackhawks during training
The US Army has confirmed that nine soldiers died in the accident between two helicopters that occurred yesterday during a night training mission near the military base of Fort Campbell, in Kentucky. This... more
AirlinesIf air carriers lengthen flight times
"Schedule Creep" is a relatively common practice
Occasionally an air connection arrives at its destination an hour earlier than expected. Situation greeted with jubilation by the passengers, with lots of applause for the pilot upon landing, after the... more
AirlinesReplacing engines in aircraft
How often companies do it
When is the right time to replace aircraft engines? It all depends on the number of times the aircraft took off and landed. Scheduled aircraft used in the passenger transport service must be adequately... more
AirlinesITA Airways: waiting for new Lufthansa offer
According to the German press, manager Spohr will put 200 million euros at stake
Important news on the confidential negotiation for the privatization of the national air carrier ITA Airways. The definitive economic offer of the German aviation group Lufthansa should be formalized today... more
AirportsThe aviation in Russia is floundering
Missed 90% international flights, airlines depend on government subsidies
As a result of the war in Ukraine the Russian air travel suffered severe collateral damage. A few days after the military invasion ordered by the Kremlin (which began on February 24, 2022) European countries... more
AirlinesSurprises Lost and Found at Orlando Airport
Among the shelves there are ordinary objects and really imaginative things - VIDEO
Lightsabers, hundreds of glasses and keys, a wedding dress, hats and bags as far as the eye can see, a dozen palmtops, jackets and furs, a portable fridge, a karaoke. It is the little treasure kept in... more
Civil aviationNew Zealand: firefighting helicopters in action
A dozen aircraft engaged in putting out a huge fire
At least 10 firefighting helicopters and four teams of ground firefighters are currently engaged in putting out a major fire in New Zealand. The fire front is really large and according to estimates it... more
AirlinesLondon versus City Airport expansion
Common rejects request to extend timetable and passengers welcomed
The London City Airport management company's proposal to change flight schedules to increase the number of passengers welcomed at the weekend has been opposed by the mayor of London. The management of... more
DefenseAustralia grounded NH-90 military helicopters
Decision after a technical problem which forced a vessel to ditch
The entire fleet of NHIndustries NH-90 Taipan multi-purpose military helicopters were grounded by the Australian Defense Force following a technical problem that occurred on board an aircraft forced to... more
Civil aviationPlanes and helicopters. Spain: 20 aircraft against the fires
More than 500 firefighters in action in the Eastern part
More than 500 firefighters supported by 20 firefighting planes and helicopters have been fighting for four days against the flames that are devouring hectares of land and threatening the village of Villanueva... more
AirlinesA new air carrier is born: Neom
Saudi company is expected to start operations in 2024
Announced the birth of a new air carrier: it is called Neom Airlines and is based in Saudi Arabia. According to the company's management, the passenger transport service should begin at the end of the... more
AirlinesFrance: other disruptions to air travel
Reduction of air connections from 20 to 33% in various airports
The French Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile (DGAC) has asked air carriers to cancel 33% of flights scheduled for Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 March and 20% those on Monday at Paris-Orly airport. B... more
DefenseAmerican helicopters in Slovakia
The move favors supply of Russian-made aircraft to Kiev
The United States has started negotiations with the government of Slovakia for the purchase and sale of 12 new military attack helicopters, the Bell AH-1Z "Viper" model of American production. Bratislava... more
Civil aviationUSA: Florida invests in medical helicopters
Over 52 million dollars to renew Hems service fleet
Florida is investing 52 million dollars to renew the fleet of helicopters operating the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS). It was decided by Monroe County, the southernmost in the United States.... more
AirlinesA Lufthansa puts A-380 aircraft back on the runway
By the end of 2023 four planes will be in service on transatlantic routes
The German aviation group Lufthansa puts the A-380 aircraft back on the runway. The aircraft will return to service starting June 1, 2023, after a three-year stop. This decision was dictated by the need... more
Civil aviationReturn of "China Helicopter Exposition"
Sixth edition of the fair from 14 to 17 September 2023
After a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the main Chinese helicopter show is back. The 6th "China Helicopter Exposition" will be held from 14 to 17 September 2023 in Tianjin city. It was communicated... more
AccidentsAnniversary of the plane crash in China
The worst disaster in the country for 30 years now
One year after the crash of flight MU5735, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has communicated a few updates regarding the progress of the investigation in the past few hours. An approach... more
DefenseRussian military aircraft fly over Japanese sea
Signal as Japanese Prime Minister visits Ukraine
Moscow chose perfect timing to send a signal to Tokyo. While Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida paid an official visit to Ukraine to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev, two Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic... more
AirlinesMunich Airport: strike on March 23
For six hours by airport security personnel
The Verdi union communicated that a strike could be held on 23 March at the Munich airport. The personnel employed in the security control services for passengers and hand luggage are involved in the mobilisation.... more
Civil aviationAegean Airlines nearly performs 2019
The air carrier has its accounts in order and a positive number of passengers carried
The Greek carrier Aegean Airlines recently communicated the results obtained during 2022: turnover is 1.34 billion euros (2% on 2021), profits 107 million euros (+36%), with 12, 5 million people transported.... more