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AirlinesPhilippines bets on Manila airport
Private consortium to modernize airport by 2024
Construction and engineering companies from the Philippines have combined their interests for a modernization plan of the "Ninoy Aquino" international airport in Manila. The goal is to carry out a restyling... more
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CuriositiesUSA: new helicopters for the White House
The VH-92A "Patriot" are entering the fleet
The official presentation of the new "Marine One" US presidential helicopters that are already entering service in the White House fleet is approaching. A move that aims to modernize the fleet, replacing... more
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DefenseSouth Korea develops military technologies for helicopters
Drones and tiltrotors for intelligence operations and air, land and naval interoperability
The South Korean aircraft manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries (Kai), a company operating in the aerospace sector, has launched an ambitious program for the development of technologies for drones (Mum-T,... more
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Civil aviationNepal: stop to non-essential flights
Banned until September, the decision comes two months after the fatal accident
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has banned helicopters from making "non-essential" flights, including those for sightseeing. The grounding of aircraft was decided in the last few hours and... more
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AirlinesIata-Aia agreement for a more sustainable aviation
They have joined Cambridge University study group to help air carriers
International Air Transport Association (Iata) and Aviation Impact Accelerator (Hague) will collaborate to accelerate the decarbonisation of the aviation sector. The goal is to have zero CO2 emissions... more
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AirportsNATO summit: cooperation on airspace signed
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will cooperate on military and civilian cross-border security
The governments of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania signed a declaration of cooperation on transboundary airspace on the sidelines of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.... more
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AirportsMunich Airport: boom of cargo and passengers
Over 16.6 million travellers transited on an annual basis which marks a +28%
Operations at Munich's "Franz Josef Strauss" airport recorded important numbers in the first half of 2023: aircraft movements were 141,504 (up by +9% compared to the same period of 2022), while passengers... more
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AirportsUnited States: 92 million for greener airports
Awarded by FAA to achieve net zero emissions goals
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced in the past few hours that it disbursed 92 million dollars in grants to 21 airports across the United States, for decarbonization projects. The goal... more
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AerospaceSpace policy: Italian Government plans
Urso: "We will write a law linked to the next budget manoeuvre"
The Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy (Mimit), Adolfo Urso, was heard this morning at the Productive Activities Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, where he spoke about Italy's space and aerospace... more
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AirlinesAirports are betting on autonomous vehicles
From passenger shuttles, to luggage transport, to wheelchairs
Airports around the world are increasingly open to new technologies and benefit greatly from their implementation in various fields, significantly improving the travel experience of passengers. One approach... more
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DefenseLondon-City Airport: expansion blocked
Local authorities decision for acoustic and environmental pollution problems
Newham City Council has rejected the airport management company's proposed expansion of London-City Airport. The latter wanted to extend the opening hours of the airport, as well as increase the number... more
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DefenseUSA: yes to the sale of F-16 aircraft to Türkiye
Washington-Ankara telephone call: fleet modernization in exchange for Sweden joining NATO
Turkey says yes to Sweden's entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and so the United States says it is in favor of the sale to Turkey of US-made Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter... more
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DefenseNATO summit kicks off (11-12 July 2023)
Stoltenberg: "Historic Summit for Sweden's accession; we will guarantee arms to Kiev"
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, kicks off today and until tomorrow (11 and 12 July 2023). It's an important period of political reaffirmation of the unity of... more
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Civil aviationThe pilot shortage is getting worse
USA: over 13,000 hired in 2022, but travel demand remains open
The airline industry is grappling with a pilot shortage that started during the pandemic (early retirements, non-hiring, layoffs). Commercial companies are trying to deal with this as best they can: the... more
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AirlinesWizz Air: disabled soldier removed from plane
Company apologizes, but indignant passengers filmed what happened
There is controversy against the behavior of the crew of the Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air who last night disembarked a disabled passenger from an aircraft. Not just any traveller, but a Ukrainian... more
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DefenseCluster bombs: NATO against Washington
Some countries said no to the US aim to send banned weapons to Ukraine
The governments of Great Britain, Canada, New Zealand and Spain have recently expressed their position against the sending of cluster bombs to Ukraine by the United States. The Amnesty International organization... more
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Civil aviationUSA: pressing on Sweden joining NATO
To overcome Turkey's veto, Washington could supply it with F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft
The United States Government has expressed optimism about Sweden's entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), currently blocked by Turkey, which has not ratify the document with which the... more
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AirlinesItaly-Libya flights will be back
Agreement in Tripoli to end the veto that had lasted for ten years
Direct flights between Italy and Libya will be restored, probably next September and there will be greater cooperation in the skies between the two countries. It emerged during the meeting in Tripoli which... more
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Civil defenseTürkiye strengthens firefighting aircraft fleet
Among the new features: TAI T-70 helicopters and Air Tractor AT-802 amphibious planes
In the past few hours, the Turkish Government has illustrated the mechanism of the 2023 firefighting campaign. As regards the intervention of extinguishing from the sky, the fleet has 21 aircraft, 94 helicopters... more
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DefenseRussia-Ukraine: Prague will train Kiev pilots
Czech Prime Minister also announces supply of military helicopters
The government of the Czech Republic announced today that it will send military helicopters to Ukraine and will train Kiev pilots on the operation of US-made Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter... more
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AirlinesPortugal: wave of air strikes
From July to August: easyJet flight attendants first, then airport staff
Announced an air strike in Portugal for five days in a row from 21 to 25 July. The flight attendants of the low-cost airline easyJet will cross their arms. The mobilization was called by the Sindicato... more
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Civil aviationCEO Giuseppe Spoliti resigns from Avincis
Pro-tempore assignment entrusted to Giulio Fini, Management Director Italy of the company
The manager Giuseppe Spoliti resigned today from the position of managing director of the company Avincis Italia, which manages the national emergency services (firefighting, helicopter rescue, Search... more
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AirlinesAmsterdam Airport: long queues
After Cyclone "Polly", hundreds of flights delayed and cancelled yesterday rescheduled today
Operations at Amsterdam-Schiphol International Airport are back to normal. In fact, a powerful cyclone hit the Netherlands and Germany yesterday, killing two people, hitting trees and forcing one of the... more
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Civil aviationTour de France: helicopters will use SAF
Two operators will employ mixes of 30 to 50% for technical support and TV
The helicopters used to fly the 2023 Tour de France cycling competition will use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). These are Airbus Helicopters single-engine H-125 aircraft used to transport VIPs and the... more
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DefenseNATO starts research on future helicopters
Published first tender for studies on new engine architecture
The first conceptual study that will contribute to the design of a new generation military helicopter, according to the provisions of the Next-Generation Rotorcraft Capability (NGRC) program of the North... more
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Civil aviation"Piaggio Aerospace will remain Italian excellence"
Statement by the Minister of Made in Italy, Urso, at the question time in Parliament
Latest news. "Piaggio Aerospace represents an excellence of our Made in Italy and is highly coveted by the large multinationals in the sector. It does not deserve to remain in extraordinary administration... more
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AirlinesTap Portugal: "There was no interference"
Published report of the commission of inquiry on the manager Reis
The final report of a parliamentary commission of inquiry in Portugal established that there was no interference in the payment of a 500,000 euros severance to Alexandra Reis, former manager of the national... more
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AirlinesUnited Kingdom: strike in Birmingham
Security agents and airport workers mobilize on 18 July
The Unite union has called a staff strike at Birmingham airport in the UK on 18 July. About 100 workers including security agents and terminal workers will cross their arms. Workers' representatives are... more
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DefenseRussia: "Kuznetsov" aircraft carrier soon in service
The vessel is expected to return to sea in Spring 2024
The Russian aircraft carrier "Admiral Kuznetsov" could be back in service by the end of 2024. The ship, launched in 1985, is currently undergoing refitting operations which should have made its operational... more
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DefenseSwitzerland is less neutral now
Zurich wants to join the Sky Shield defense programme
Switzerland wants to participate in the defense program European Sky Shield Initiative, a shield for the protection of European skies from air attacks by missile systems. The initiative envisages the joint... more
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DefenseHolland: helicopters fined, too many low-level flights
Ministry of Defense accumulates compensation invoices for 350,000 euros
The Defense Ministry of the Netherlands has accumulated claims amounting to 350,000 euros due to damage caused by low-level flights (up to a maximum of 45 meters above the ground) by the fleet of military... more
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AirlinesLufthansa in the sights of investors
Share value towards One-Year high; the plan to reach 2019 levels
According to a recent study by the Allianz Trade insurance Group, the main reason why airline ticket price is increasing worldwide is the scarce supply of new aircraft, with consequent delays even in deliveries.... more
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Civil aviationEmergency air services: who is behind Avincis?
Norway starts legal evaluation to find out who the foreign funds are
The Avincis company currently operates helicopter emergency services in Italy (ambulance, firefighting, Search and rescue) previously managed by Babcock Mission Critical Services Italy. A passage that... more
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DefenseIsrael buys new F-35 aircraft
Further purchase will bring the number of fighters in service to 75
Israel's Defense Ministry has announced today that it has approved the purchase of a third squadron of Lockheed Martin F-35 military fighter jets. The sale concerns 25 aircraft for a value of 3 billion... more
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AirlinesUnited Airlines: CEO Kirby in the controversy
CEO used private plane as company cancelled hundreds of flights
US carrier United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has apologized for using a private aircraft to travel from Teterboro Airport in New Jersey to Denver International Airport in Colorado. It is a journey lasting... more
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AirlinesIAG Group purchases 10 aircraft
Delivery is expected in 2028, they will be distributed to subsidiary airlines
Aviation group International Airlines Group (IAG) has reached an agreement with European aircraft manufacturer Airbus to convert 10 purchase options on A-320neo aircraft into firm orders. Some of these... more
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AirlinesMunich Airport: 20 years with Lufthansa
Official ceremony to celebrate the two decades since the inauguration
Celebrated 20 years of collaboration between the German aviation group Lufthansa and the airport company Flughafen München, which controls the "Franz Josef Strauss" international airport in Munich. It... more
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AirlinesSydney Airport: second runway reopened
At least 100 flights cancelled due to strong gusts of wind
Sydney's Kingsford Smith International Airport is back in full operation. In fact, both take-off and landing runways have become available again, after the strong gusts of wind that whipped the airport... more
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AirlinesGeneva airport back in operation
The four-hour strike by the airport workers has ended
Geneva International Airport is back in operation starting at 10:00 today, Friday 30 June. The temporary suspension of air connections began this morning at 6:00 due to a strike by workers in the airport... more
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DefensePoland will purchase American Patriot systems
Pentagon unveils agreement to buy and sell missile launchers
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (Dsca) of the United States Department of Defense communicated that Poland will buy American Patriot anti-aircraft defense systems. The sale will have a value of... more
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AerospaceVirgin Galactic mission confirmed
At 5:00pm three Italians in space to conduct experiments in microgravity conditions
The official page of the Twitter social network of the American aerospace company Virgin Galactic, which specializes in suborbital flights, confirmed in these minutes the departure of the first scientific... more
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AirportsAircraft and strike in France
Hardships will continue today and until dawn tomorrow
The French Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile (Dgac) has asked air carriers today to cancel all flights departing from or arriving at the airports of Paris-Beauvais, Brest (in the extreme west of t... more
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AirportsMexico: stop at the airport, 4.2 billion sought
Works at the airport blocked by President Obrador, who wants to buy back bonds
Mexico's Government could buy back some 4.2 billion dollars of bonds issued to finance construction of a new airport in Mexico City, on which construction had begun before the project was shelved altogether.... more
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AirlinesIndia: causes of Dhruv helicopter accidents
Identified possible design and construction material issues
Flight safety is always in the spotlight in India. In these first months of 2023, the Dhruv light helicopters of the armed forces of New Delhi have recorded at least five accidents or incidents. In just... more
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AirlinesAgreement between the unions and the B-787 aircraft component company
Positive consequences for Italian Leonardo Group which builds fuselages in Grottaglie
Provisional agreement between the engineers' union and the US company Spirit AeroSystems, one of the world's largest manufacturers of aerostructures which builds important components for Boeing aircraft... more
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AirlinesMexico cedes airport control to navy
Enhanced military involvement to reduce drug trafficking and smuggling
Mexico should cede control of Mexico City's "Benito Juárez" International Airport to the Navy. It is the result of an agreement between the armed forces and the government, signed by President Andres... more
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AirlinesUSA: bad weather stops thousands of planes
More than 9,000 flights delayed or cancelled in the last 24 hours
Fourth day of disruption to air transport in the United States: over 9,000 flights have been delayed or cancelled in the last 24 hours. The chaos was caused by the intense storms that hit various areas... more
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Finance and economyGrowing demand for militarized civilian helicopters
New platforms to respond to requests of and new and low cost aircraft
The demand for military and low-cost helicopters is growing worldwide. To respond to these requests and challenge competitors, including the new players who have entered the global market, the US aircraft... more
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DefenseUkrainian conflict: Meloni talks to the Chambers
Tajani: "We are monitoring the situation in Moscow; good mission of Cardinal Zuppi"
This morning the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, went to the Chamber of Deputies (and in the afternoon to the Senate of the Republic) for official communications in view of the meeting of the European... more
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AirlinesArgentina: "plane of death" stops flying
Skyvan aircraft used by the national dictatorship will be exhibited in a museum
The so-called Argentine "death plane", the Short SC.7 Skyvan aircraft (registration number P51), has officially stopped flying. The ceremony that sanctioned the definitive grounding was held in the past... more