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AccidentsChinese plane crash caused by intentional act
US media revelation after first black box analysis
The China Eastern Airlines B-737/800 plane that crashed to the ground on March 21 with 132 people on board was allegedly brought down intentionally. It is unclear whether by choice of one of the crewmembers,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: risk of disruption in Europe
It's expected to be a Summer full of bookings and for that reason also chaotic
Staff shortages and high fuel costs are making it difficult to manage the increase in bookings for the Summer season. And so a number of air carriers, after boosting route offerings ahead of the season,... more
AirlinesNo masks on aircraft in EU from today
In Italy and Germany, obligation to wear Ffp2 devices remains for domestic connections
End of obligation to use face masks at airports and on board aircraft operating in the territory of the European Union today, May 16. A breakthrough that came in the past few days following the update... more
AirlinesITA Airways becomes first Italian A-350 operator
It is the 40th one of this model
ITA Airways, Italy’s new national carrier, has taken delivery of its first A-350, becoming the 40th operator of the type. The aircraft, which is on lease from ALAFCO, landed for the first time in Italy a... more
AirlinesAirline Wizz Air expands into Saudi Arabia
Mou signed with country investing in tourism
Low-cost airline Wizz Air is expanding its presence in the Arabian Peninsula with the aim to launch air links between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. It is a decision that espouses Riyadh's goal of... more
AirlinesEASA on ending mask requirement
"Staff should continue to encourage their use even when not necessary"
The end of the mask-wearing requirement as of Monday, May 16, on board European planes and at European airports requires some clarifications. They were given by the same decision makers who decreed the... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: stop masks from May 16
Recommendation to wear it on some routes and for fragile passengers remains
As of Monday, May 16, the requirement to wear face masks will cease on board aircraft and at airports. It is stated in a joint decision by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the European... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama airline is sold
From the Uvet Group to a US fund specialized in transport and energy
The Uvet Group, which operates in the tourism services sector, has sold the airline Blue Panorama Airlines to the US fund Bateleur Capital, which specializes in investments in the fields of civil aviation,... more
AirlinesMore than 220 chartered aircraft stranded in Russia
National carriers use airplanes of foreign companies within the national space
The analysis company Iba Aereo has estimated that at least 171 aircraft have been illegally taken from foreign leasing companies by Russian companies that continue to use them to operate domestic routes.... more
AirlinesITA Airways approved maxi salaries for Lazzerini and Altavilla
Board of Directors gives green light also to the budget: -148 million in 2021
After the closure of 2021 with accounts in the red for 148 million euros, although slightly better than expected, the board of directors of the national airline ITA Airways approved in recent days, in... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm Group halves losses
Returns estimated to be higher than 2019 through Summer 2022
The Franco-Dutch airline group Air France-KLm has released its financial results for the first quarter of the year in these hours. The figures show a clear recovery over the past year. Net losses amounted... more
AirlinesLufthansa halves losses
It quadruples passengers carried compared to first quarter 2021
German carrier Lufthansa announced its financial results for the first quarter of the year in recent hours. The figures show that there has been a marked recovery in the last 12 months, despite the disruption... more
AirlinesITA Airways: two in the data room
Msc-Lufthansa and Certares Fund are already inside, binding offers within end of May
Two of the three parties interested in buying the national airline ITA Airways accessed the airline's data room yesterday. The two are: the US Certares Fund in partnership with the carriers Air France-Klm... more
AirlinesSpirit Airlines says no to JetBlue
Confirmed the agreement by mid-2022 with Frontier Airlines
The US low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has announced that it has rejected a 3.6 billion dollar acquisition bid offered by rival American airline JetBlue. This rejection confirms the company's intention... more
AirlinesQantas confirms future Airbus aircraft fleet
The carrier chose the A-350, A-220 and A-321 airplanes
Australia’s Qantas Group has confirmed that it will order 12 A-350/1000s, 20 A-220s and 20 A-321XLRs. The news was announced at a ceremony in Sydney attended by Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce and Airbus C... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS interviews Robert Carey of Wizz Air
The president talks about the expansion of the airline -VIDEO
Wizz Air, Hungarian airline, has achieved great results in recent years. Its constantly expanding routes form a network of very important connections also for Italian tourism. With a fleet that is under... more
AirlinesAeroitalia: a new Italian style company
AVIONEWS interviews the team -VIDEO
Green and red are the new black. These are the colors of Aeroitalia, a new italian style company, that very soon will become part of the civil aviation market in the coming months. AVIONEWS was present... more
AirlinesITA-Airbus partner to develop Urban Air Mobility in Italy
For the eVtol, electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing, CityAirbus NextGen
Airbus and ITA Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on Urban Air Mobility (UAM) in Italy. The two companies will explore the creation of tailored UAM services, by identifying... more
AccidentsEgyptAir plane crash: pilots were smoking in the cabin
According to French report aircraft crashed into sea due to fire caused by oxygen leakage
A document sent to the Paris court of appeal about a month ago would shed new light on the Paris-Cairo air link (flight MS804), operated by EgyptAir with A-320 aircraft, which had crashed in the Mediterranean... more
AirlinesUSA: joys and fears for masks stop
Regulatory chaos and public opinion divided after the end of the obligation on aircraft
After the stop to the compulsory wearing of face masks by passengers on board of US means of transport, including aircraft, American public opinion continues to be divided on the effectiveness of this... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. General strike in Italy on Friday April 22
A 24 hour protest, guaranteed minimum services
At the start tomorrow, Friday, April 22, the general strike of 24 hours throughout Italy will involve the public and private sectors: from transport to school. The mobilization was called by the union... more
AirlinesAlia-250 raises 800 million dollars in investment
This US-made eVtol sparks American Army interest
US company Beta has announced that it has raised 796 million dollars in investment for the development of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVtol) aircraft called Alia-250. The goal is to receive... more
AirlinesAircraft. Ukrainian war: Russian carrier out of Oneworld alliance
S7 Airlines temporarily suspended due to sanctions against Moscow
The Russian carrier S7 Airlines has been temporarily suspended from the Oneworld global alliance which includes, among others, American Airlines, British Airways, China's Cathay Pacific, Spain's Iberia,... more
AirlinesITA Airways: A-350 aircraft made its first flight in its new colors
From June, the plane will serve the new intercontinental routes in its Summer season
The new A-350/900 airplane of ITA Airways performed its first flight in the Company’s blue livery.This latest generation aircraft, the A-350 will join its fleet in June to serve the new intercontinental r... more
AccidentsPlane crash in China: B-737/800 in flight again
Inspections continue after the serious event. Sunday first connection after one month
The Asian air carrier China Eastern Airlines is progressively authorizing the return to operation of its fleet consisting in part of about 100 B-737/800 aircraft. This decision comes almost a month after... more
AirlinesUSA: consensus on no-fly list for unruly passengers
Twu union gives full support to Protection from Abusive Passengers Act
The bill called Protection from Abusive Passengers Act collects more and more support in the United States. It is a legislative proposal that aims, among other things, to create an official black list... more
AirlinesSkyPort-Wisk Aero Air Taxi agreement
Working on a corporate document defining urban mobility for eVtol
Californian start-up specializing in the production of electric aerotaxis Wisk Aero has signed an agreement with the British company Skyports, which operates in the field of infrastructure for vertical... more
AirlinesUSA: confirmed masks on planes
Renewed obligation to wear them also on public transport until May
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have extended the federal requirement to wear masks on board of public and private air, rail and road transport for another two weeks. Despite multiple... more
AccidentsChina plane crash: CAAC will review safety standards
Two-week national oversight kicks off to identify new hidden risks
Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) announced to have started a two week monitoring on safety standards in these days. This decision comes after a B-737/800 passenger aircraft (flight MU5735)... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines announces March quarter 2022 financial results
The highlights
Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the March quarter 2022.March quarter 2022 financial results • Adjusted operating loss of $793 million excludes a net gain of $9 million • Pre-tax loss... more
AirlinesIndia: 90 pilots excluded from B-737 MAX aircraft controls
The DGCA Authority asks them for professional updating and requalification
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered that 90 pilots belonging to the Indian low-cost airline SpiceJet will refrain from operating the B-737 MAX due to deficiencies in their professional... more
AirlinesUnited States: over 2200 laser attacks in 2022
Washington punishes this offense with jail time and fines
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently released data regarding laser attacks on aircraft reported in the first three months of 2022: 2237 cases were reported. In short, in spite of continuous... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm confirms order for four A-350F airplanes
The cargo model launched last year
Air France-KLM has finalised its order with Airbus for four new generation A-350F freighters, following the earlier commitment announced in December 2021. The freighters are destined to increase Air France’s c... more
AirlinesFrance: resumption of recruitment in the aviation sector
Airbus starts: at least 6000 new employees worldwide
With the increase in travel demand swelling the volume of air traffic, employment of workers in the aviation sector in France is also on the upswing. That's why Ryanair has launched a program to recruit... more
AirlinesUsa: airlines reduce Wi-Fi costs
Internet services on board at fixed rates between 5 and 10 dollars, but some give free access
Over the past year, many US airlines announced a general reduction in prices and a concomitant improvement in Wi-Fi connectivity service on board the fleet aircraft. This has made it cheaper and faster... more
AirlinesITA Airways starts courses for cadet pilots on A-320 airplanes
52 ones can resume their training
Another concrete sign of the centrality of training activities at ITA Airways: from 7 April, the Company resumed the MPL (Multi-crew Pilot Licence) courses for 52 cadets who had started this specific training... more
AirlinesIata: air cargo still growing in February
Global demand measured in tonne-kilometers at +2.9% compared to February 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing that demand increased in February despite a challenging operating backdrop.Several factors benefitted... more
AirlinesTwo Turkish Atak helicopters in the Philippines
It is the first delivery of this aircraft to a foreign country
Turkey has delivered 2 T-129 ATAK military attack helicopters built by Turkish Aerospace Industries (Tai) to the Philippines. This was announced by the director of the Turkish Defense Industries Bureau... more
AirlinesCondor changes livery: the first aircraft with the new look has taken off
The aesthetics of the German company inspired by the sea and summer
The first aircraft with the new livery of the German air carrier Condor took off yesterday. The entire fleet of 50 aircraft will soon be repainted in stripes. It is a simple but elegant paint job that,... more
AccidentsPlane crash in China: many questions
The dynamics of the vertical descent raises many doubts among the experts
Flight 5735 operated by China Eastern Airlines with a Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft was at an altitude of 29,100 feet when something went wrong. It was in the skies over the hills of southern China. Then... more
AirlinesIta expands the network of international cargo services
A new route will connect Italy to the US
The opportunities for cargo services with Ita Airways comapany are increasing, thanks to the expansion of the passenger network for Summer 2022. From Saturday 2 April, will be available a new direct air... more
AirlinesU.S. questions about mask-wearing in flight
The opponents argue that the plane is not a dangerous environment because it is well ventilated
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is evaluating whether or not to renew the requirement, due to expire on April 18, for passengers to wear masks on board aircrafts. On this issue overseas,... more
AirlinesUnited Kingdom: Caa celebrates 50 years
Hillier (authority chairman): "Proud and excited to do our part for the future of aviation"
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (Caa) has turned 50 years old these days. The authority for the regulation of aviation in the United Kingdom began operating after the enactment of the Civil Aviation Act... more
AirlinesUSA: FBI bounty on laser attacks on planes
Federal police offer 10,000 dollars for info on Seattle airport incidents
The office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Seattle has announced that it will offer a reward of 10,000 dollars for information leading to the arrest of persons responsible for pointing... more
AirlinesWhy British Airways ticket prices go up and down
Cancellations and inconveniences: air carrier makes up for ticket costs, then backs down
After the numerous cancellations and delays of air connections, there has been a sharp increase in ticket prices for the U.K. national airline British Airways. This decision comes after the inconveniences... more
AirlinesThousands of flight connections cancelled in the US
Another weekend from black dot due to bad weather in Florida
Thousands of flight connections in the United States have been cancelled or delayed over the weekend due to weather conditions in Florida. These prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (Faa) to restrict... more
AirlinesOver 500 flight connections cancelled due to covid
The consequence of three days of infection among easyJet and BA staff
At least 45,000 passengers were left stranded after British airlines EasyJet and British Airways cancelled around 500 flights between Saturday 2 and Monday 4 April. The reason for this was the numerous... more
AccidentsChina plane crash: all wreckage collected
More than 49,000 pieces will be assembled in a hangar to rebuild the aircraft
Fifteen days after the China Eastern Airlines B-737/800 (flight MU5735) crashed in the mountains of Guanxi, the recovery of wreckage in China has been concluded. According to the Civil Aviation Administration... more
AirlinesITA Airways launches direct flight from Malpensa to "JFK"
New route enriches the company’s intercontinental offer
ITA Airways continues to increase the routes of its 2022 Summer season.From tomorrow, on Saturday 2 April, the company's offer will be enriched with the launch of the new connection from Milan-Malpensa... more
AirlinesPope Francis flies to Malta with ITA Airways aircraft
Tomorrow the take off from Fiumicino on plane with new blue livery
The Holy Father will travel with ITA Airways for his next papal flight departing tomorrow, on 2 April at 8:30 am CET from Rome-Fiumicino to Luqa, Malta's international airport. The flight will be operated... more