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AirlinesWizz Air orders a further 75 A-321neo Family aircraft
The carrier has over 180 airplanes in operation in its fleet
Wizz Air has signed a firm contract for an additional 75 A-321neo Family aircraft, taking its total order for the largest member of the Airbus single aisle to 434, and for carrier’s A-320 Family overall t... more
AerospaceJoint-venture announced to build and operate Starlab
To serve as a commercial successor for the ISS
Voyager Space (Voyager), a global reference in space exploration, and Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus), an aeronautics and space company in Europe, announced yesterday an agreement paving the way for... more
AirportsAirport security focuses on biometrics
From facial recognition to fingerprint and iris scanning
Biometrics is today the new face of airport security. It is a technology that allows the recognition of a passenger's identity starting from certain parameters such as the size of the skull, the shape... more
DefenseItaly-Japan air exercise towards postponement
The cause is a typhoon that has hit the Japanese peninsula in the last few hours
Possible postponement of the joint military air exercise between Italy and Japan due to a typhoon that hit the Japanese peninsula in the last few hours. The start is scheduled for the 4th and the conclusion... more
Finance and economyNew Zealand blocks NH-90 helicopters
The stop after a fatal plane crash occurred at sea
An NHIndustries MRH-90 Taipan military helicopter has crashed off the north coast of Queensland during the international exercise 'Talisman Sabre'. Following this incident, the top management of the Royal... more
AccidentsAccident between two helicopters in Poland
According to Warsaw, Belarusian aircraft violated the airspace
The Polish defense ministry confirmed today the plane crash between two Belarusian military helicopters that occurred yesterday morning around 8:00 on the border between the two countries. The collision... more
DefensePoland to purchase "Black Hawk" helicopters
Meanwhile, pilot training on the "Apaches" begins
The Ministry of Defense of Poland has started the procedure for the acquisition of Sikorsky S-70i Armed "Black Hawk" helicopters. The official announcement by the executive arrived on 24 July. The sale... more
DefenseAustralia-US summit on armed forces
This is what was decided in the Ausmin
The US military has expanded military bases in northern Australia to accommodate more US military aircraft. It is the outcome of talks between the two countries that have produced agreements for a new... more
AirportsBrazil bets on cargo technology
Thanks to new systems, the duration of customs clearance drops to 24 hours
The government of Brazil introduced a new electronic cargo control system at airports in Brazil. This will drastically reduce customs clearance times, with a consequent increase in revenue for import rights.... more
AirlinesRome airports: welcoming departure of "WYD" pilgrims
Set up at T1 travelled in the check-in areas and in the transit zone
The management company Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) has set up welcome and information paths for pilgrims both in the check-in area and in the transit area at Terminal 1. In detail, a totem has been installed... more
AirlinesITA Airways towards corporate restructuring
A restricted meeting between the trade unions and the company is scheduled for 2 August
Short. A restricted meeting should be held tomorrow, Wednesday 2 August, to discuss the corporate restructuring of the national air carrier ITA Airways. The most representative trade unions will sit... more
AirportsAci Europe: passenger traffic on a steady rebound in the 1H2023
Freight and aircraft movements -ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE released yesterday its air traffic report covering the month of June, as well as Quarter 2 (Q2) and the first half (H1) of 2023. International demand brings passenger... more
AccidentsIran: military plane crashes
Two victims in an aircraft crash during training
Short . An Iranian Air Force trainer aircraft crashed this morning in Iran. The plane crash occurred in Karaj, in Alborz province, west of the capital Tehran. The balance of the accident is for two people.... more
AirlinesLufthansa evaluates legal action against environmentalists
Activist group Last Generation had blocked some airports in Germany
The German aviation group Lufthansa is considering launching a legal action against the climate activists of the group Last Generation. The aim is to claim damages for canceled and delayed flight connections... more
AccidentsAustralia: military helicopter crashes
Ministry of Defense: "No hope of locating survivors"
The Australian Ministry of Defense announced that there is no longer any hope of locating the survivors who were on board an MRH-90 Taipan military helicopter (version designed for the Australian army... more
AirlinesITA Airways (2): reasons for the Alitalia ruling
Reintegration of 77 workers risks creating problems on Lufthansa-ITA deal
The European Commission had recognized the discontinuity between the former national airline Alitalia and the new air carrier ITA Airways. But the judge of the Rome Labor Court, Claudio Cottatellucci,... more
AirlinesITA Airways: the Alitalia discontinuity issue
Meanwhile, privatization continues with the German group Lufthansa
The reasons for the sentence with which the Rome Labor judge last month ordered the reinstatement of 77 layoff workers of the former Alitalia company in the current flag carrier ITA Airways were published... more
AirlinesPope Francis flies to Lisbon with ITA Airways' airplane
A-320 will depart from Rome-Fiumicino next Wednesday in the morning
On World Youth Day, the Holy Father will depart on August 2nd at 07:50 am from Rome-Fiumicino to Figo Maduro air base in Lisbon, traveling with ITA Airways.ITA Airways has chosen the A-320neo with a new... more
DefenseItalian AMI. Italy-Japan cooperation: joint Air Forces exercise
Redeployed different kind of military aircraft, including four F-35s
A joint exercise will take place from 4th to 8th August at the Japanese Komatsu air base, which will see the Italian Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircraft train together to improve tactical... more
AirlinesIndia: investigation into Indigo airline
Fined after 4 tailstrikes recorded in the first six months of 2023
India's civil aviation ministry said on Thursday air carrier IndiGo Airlines was fined 36,475 dollars. This follows an investigation conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) after... more
AirlinesUK: protests by passengers with disabilities
Some airlines have extra costs for this category of travellers
Major British airlines are charging extra for some disabled travelers who book domestic and international flights. This is a practice that is not in line with the directives of the Civil Aviation Authority... more
AirlinesParis airports: Olympics are pressing
They will be the main gateways for the Games which will start on 26 July 2024
Paris airport managers are under enormous pressure ahead of the Olympics to be held in the French capital in 2024. The international airport "Charles de Gaulle" and the smaller Orly will be the two crucial... more
AirlinesRussia-Ukraine: Meloni-Biden bilateral
Premier: "Supporting Kiev against Moscow was the only way to favor the peace process"
The Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, met the President of the United States, Joe Biden, on the occasion of her official trip to America (from 27 to 28 July). In her conversation at the White House,... more
AirlinesLufthansa strengthens operations in the Balkans
Increases in double figures on all air connections in the region
The German aviation group Lufthansa has communicated the flight schedule for the Winter season (from 29 October 2023 to 30 March 2024) which provides for the maintenance of air connections from the German... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus: half-year 2023 results
316 commercial aircraft delivered in H1
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the Half-Year (H1) ended 30 June 2023.The highlights are: 316 commercial aircraft delivered in H1 2023Revenues € 27.7 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 2.6 billi... more
AerospaceSpanish airports: Aena doubles profits
Passenger traffic performance marks +5% on 2019
The Spanish management company Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea (Aena), owner of most of the public Iberian airports, communicated the economic data for the first half-year: net profit more th... more
AirlinesRussia-Africa summit: on talk about aviation
Moscow is ready to develop flights with those countries
The Russia-Africa summit kicks off today in St. Petersburg. Delegations from 49 African countries and 17 heads of State are expected, welcomed by President Vladimir Putin. Among the priorities on the agenda... more
Civil aviationGerman Police upgrade helicopter fleet
Aircraft with new intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems
In recent weeks, the H-135 helicopters of the German Police have undergone a review procedure for the surveillance equipment on board. This led to an update of part of the avionics: in detail, two new... more
DefensePoland announces purchase of new helicopters
Objective: to modernize fleet with more S-70i "Black Hawk"
The Polish Government recently announced its intention to purchase new Sikorsky S-70i "Black Hawk" helicopters. According to some analysts, Warsaw's goal would be to bring the total to 32 aircraft present... more
DefenseCzech Republic receives military helicopters
First two US-made AH-1Z Viper attack aircraft
The Czech Republic received the first two new US-made Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters yesterday. The delivery comes at a time of renewed interest by the military in rotary-wing aircraft, which have... more
AirlinesBrussels supports fire campaign
Over 490 firefighters and nine aircraft deployed in Greece and Tunisia
The European Commission announced today that it will step up the firefighting campaign and provide much-needed support to affected communities. Translated into numbers, this means over 490 firefighters... more
Civil aviationItalian Enav: contract signed with Taiwan Air navigation and weather services
The five year contract has a total value of 5 million euro
ENAV SpA -through its subsidiary IDS AirNav- a reference company in the provision of aeronautical information management systems - has signed a contract with the air navigation service provider of Taiwan,... more
Civil aviationThe Government of Canada orders four new A-330 MRTT airplanes
Additionally, five A-330s to be converted; first delivery scheduled in 2027 - DATA SHEET
The Government of Canada has awarded Airbus Defence and Space with a contract for four newly-built A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT) and for the conversion of five used A-330/200s in a... more
DefenseUkraine presents military drone boat
Unmanned surface vessel developed for warfare and reconnaissance operations
The Armed Forces of Ukraine presented a new maritime drone named "Magura V5". The unmanned nautical vehicle was exhibited for the first time in these hours at the "International Defense Industry Fair"... more
AirlinesGatwick Airport: thousands of passengers stranded
At least 70 flights have been cancelled and numerous others delayed
Thousands of passengers flying to and from London-Gatwick Airport were stranded yesterday afternoon after at least 70 flights were cancelled. The inconvenience was caused by the lack of personnel in the... more
DefenseTaiwan: military exercise at the airport
Simulated rejection of an air attack to control the stopover
The Taiwan Air Force conducted a military exercise for the first time today at its main airport in Taiwan. Six helicopters participated, including an Apache and about 180 soldiers. It is a simulation that... more
Civil aviationCanaries: firefighting aircraft in action
Hundreds of men, planes and ground vehicles from the fire brigade were involved
A huge fire that broke out on the island of Gran Canaria is spreading more and more dangerously. In action men, aircraft and vehicles on the ground of the fire brigade. However, the situation remains critical.... more
AirlinesITA Airways-Lufthansa: Brussels ok expected in October
Evaluation will be carried out by the European Competition Commission
Expected in October the go-ahead from the European antitrust for the wedding between the national air carrier ITA Airways and the Lufthansa aviation group. Brussels will evaluate the documentation relating... more
AirlinesGatwick Airport: wave of Summer strikes
Mobilization for eight days between the months of July and August
The British trade union Unite recently declared that 950 members of the ground operating staff of London-Gatwick airport go on strike for eight days between the months of July and August. The mobilization... more
AccidentsCanadair plane crashes in Greece
Aircraft crashes into hill after dropping water on flames - VIDEO
A Canadair firefighting plane crashed in Greece during the firefighting operations in the last hours. The air accident occurred above the town of Karystos on the island of Evia, near Athens. No further... more
AirlinesHeathrow Airport: extra fuel required
Management company asks airlines to carry more kerosene
The management company of London-Heathrow airport has asked airlines operating at the stopover to carry as much fuel as possible in their tanks. This announcement is related to kerosene supply problems... more
DefenseAustralia purchases 20 military aircraft
These are Hercules transport airplanes worth 6.6 billion dollars
The Government of Australia said today it will purchase 20 new Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft, valued at 6.6 billion dollars. The potential sale of the aircraft, components... more
HelicoptersTwo H-225M helicopters delivered to Hungary
The first aircraft of 16 units
The Hungarian Defence Forces have received the first two of 16 H-225M multi-purpose helicopters on schedule. The aircraft was officially handed over at Szolnok Airbase by Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. Additionally,... more
Civil aviationFires in Greece: Egypt sends helicopters
Cairo prepares to submit three Chinooks against fires in the woods
The government of Egypt announced in the past few hours that it will send three CH-47 Chinook military helicopters to Greece to help the country fight the forest fires that are ravaging the peninsula and... more
AerospaceUSA: Government hearing on UFO
Congressperson are calling on the government to publish all available information
Numerous representatives of the United States congress have asked the government and the armed forces to provide all available information on UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects) in view of the new hearing... more
AirlinesFrance evaluates purchase Italian ex-Microtecnica
The deal is worth approximately USD 48 bn and is expected to close in 2024
The French group Safran, a company operating in the defense sector and which produces engines for Rafale military aircraft, announced the start of negotiations for the purchase of the former Microtecnica,... more
AirlinesUSA vote on retired airline pilots at age 67
House approves legislation that raises retirement age
The US House of Congress has passed legislation that would again authorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to raise the retirement age for pilots from 65 to 67. This is an initiative that aims... more
AirlinesUSA: boom in revenues for air carriers
Peak demand for summer travel boosts airline coffers
The peak in passenger demand for air travel in the Summer 2023 season is boosting airlines' earnings. The volume of tickets sold globally is slightly below the performance of 2019, but in many cases airports... more
Finance and economyArgentina looks to Indian helicopters
Interest in Luh and Dhruv aircrafts models
The Ministry of Defense of Argentina and the Indian State-owned aircraft manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) have signed a letter of intent relating to a possible acquisition of three-tonne Light... more
AirlinesITA Airways (3): Lazzerini's proxies sorted
To hire them are Andrea Benassi and Francesco Presicce; their biographies
The Italian national air carrier ITA Airways, 100% controlled by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has a new board of directors made up of three members. The board of statutory auditors, however,... more