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AirlinesBoeing will resell B-737 Max aircraft destined for China
Over 100 airplanes still blocked by authorities after deadly disasters
The US aviation group Boeing has announced that it will seek to resell the 100 B-737 Max aircraft initially intended for Chinese carriers to other airlines. This is a decision dictated by the need to unblock... more
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DefenseSummit in Samarkand with Xi and Putin
United by will to question the presumed Western domination of the world
The summit of the political leaders of the countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which is held in the city of Samarkand, in Uzbekistan, is starting in these hours. There is great anticipation... more
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Civil aviationBrussels buys 10 firefighting planes
Announcement today in Strasbourg: three helicopters are among the purchases
The European Union has announced that it will purchase 10 new amphibious aircraft and 3 additional firefighting helicopters to complete the fleet that fights tens of thousands of fires across the Old Continent... more
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AirportsTwo planes carrying migrants seized
Organization used them to transport them from Turkey to Italy and Europe
The Belgian Police seized two aircraft worth a total of 426,000 euros as they were illegally used to transport migrants, mainly of Kurdish or Iraqi origin, from Turkey to get them to Italy and other European... more
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AirlinesToday the procession for Elizabeth II
Airspace lockdown occurs between 1:50 pm and 3:40 pm local time
This afternoon the procession that will accompany Queen Elizabeth II 's coffin from Buckingham Palace, her residence for 70 years, to Westminster Hall, where from today to Sunday the coffin will remain... more
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HelicoptersSavback Helicopters announces new Commercial Director
Fredrik Bergman, effective immediately
Savback Helicopters announced the appointment of Fredrik Bergman as Commercial Director, effective immediately. He will lead public sector customer liaison and sales in the Nordics for the company’s e... more
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Latest newsUkrainian war: 53,300 Russian soldiers killed
The calculation of the armed forces of Kiev, UN records 13 million refugees
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine communicated in the last few hours the data regarding the Russian losses in these more than six months of war. According to Kiev, about 53,300 soldiers... more
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Civil aviationQueen Elizabeth's coffin by plane to London
From Scotland to the capital on board a RAF military aircraft
After a night of vigil over the body in Edinburgh by the children (King Charles III, Princess Anne, Andrew Duke of York, Edward Earl of Wessex), today the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II will arrive in L... more
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AirlinesAirline El Al Israel gives public loan back
Airline-finance ministry agreement to anticipate reimbursement
National airline El Al Israel will repay a 45 million dollars loan received from the Tel Aviv government during the pandemic by the end of the year. This is the result of an agreement reached between the... more
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AirportsThe Pope flies tomorrow to Kazakistan with ITA Airways's airplane
The flight operated by a A-330 with the new blue livery
The Supreme Pontiff will travel with ITA Airways for his next papal flight tomorrow on September 13 at 7:15 am from Rome-Fiumicino to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (Kazakistan). The flight... more
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AirlinesITA. A-350 plane with blue livery dedicated to Enzo Ferrari will fly over the Italian GP
The skies of Monza chose for its first flight
ITA Airways' new blue livery A-350 dedicated to the legendary Enzo Ferrari will make its first flight in Monza at the Italian Grand Prix on September 11, when it will be the forerunner to the "Frecce Tricolori"... more
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AccidentsAttacks by aircraft. 21 years after 11 September
Conspiracy theories on collective drama go viral on social networks and on the web
The 21st anniversary of the attacks of 11 September 2001 is approaching. A date that has shocked the whole world of air transport and beyond. It was a Tuesday. A typical hot day in late summer here in... more
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Latest newsQueen Elizabeth II has died
She was 96 years old, Charles III is the new King
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom has died, aged 96, for 70 years on the British throne. The death occurred at the Scottish Summer residence of Balmoral. Around her, at the fateful moment, the four... more
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AirportsEU aircraft and transport: enough easy visas for Russians
Air travel made more difficult, doors open to family members, journalists and dissidents
The European Commission has decided to propose a limitation on the entry of Russian citizens to the Old Continent. This will make it more difficult for those Russians to travel by plane who until now had... more
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Latest newsNew British Prime Minister Liz Truss will go to Kiev
Announcement today after invite Zelensky to go to Ukraine
The new British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, will make an official visit to Kiev at the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This is what emerged yesterday in one of her first telephone... more
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DefenseGreece vs Turkey: airspace violated 6,100 times
Accusation on the occasion of an official visit of the French government delegation to Athens
The tensions between Greece and Turkey show no signs of abating. Ankara recently accused Athens of hindering some military exercises. This adds to the perennial diatribe over control of the island of Cyprus,... more
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AirlinesITA Airways: new air link to India
The carrier is expanding into the Asian market
ITA Airways continues to expand its intercontinental network with its new flight from Rome-Fiumicino to the "Indira Gandhi International Airport" in New Delhi. The new connection will be operated with... more
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DefenseIndia launches first locally built aircraft carrier
This is the unit "Vikrant", added to the "Vikramaditya" which is slightly larger
The first aircraft carrier entirely designed and built in Indian shipyards, called "Vikrant", was launched in the port of Kochi, Kerala. The construction of the ship took 13 years. The total cost is 200... more
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AirlinesAircraft at ground. Lufthansa strike: 800 flights cancelled
Greater inconvenience at Munich and Frankfurt airports, repercussions throughout Europe
German carrier Lufthansa cancelled 800 commercial, passenger and freight air connections today, due to a pilot strike announced yesterday. The inconveniences mainly affected the airport hubs of Munich... more
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DefenseFarewell to Mikhail Gorbachev
In 1987 he signed a historic agreement against medium-range nuclear weapons
Farewell to Mikhail Gorbachev, the last president of the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics). We remember him, among other things, for the agreements against the proliferation of medium-range nuclear... more
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Civil aviationAirbus CFO Dominik Asam to leave the Company in 2023
After almost four years in his position
Dominik Asam, 53, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Airbus, has decided to leave the Company beginning of March 2023 after almost four years in the position to pursue a new opportunity as Chief Financial... more
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DefenseChina-Russia military exercise kicks off
Airborne assets and tens of thousands of soldiers for "Vostok 2022"
A joint military exercise, dubbed "Vostok 2022", kicked off today, in which Russia and China will participate, as well as India, Belarus, Mongolia and Tajikistan. The training will last about a week. Aeronaval... more
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Latest newsUkrainian war: IAEA to visit nuclear power plant
Inspectors from various countries will be in Zaporizhzhia this week
A team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has left for Ukraine to carry out necessary inspections of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, and by the weekend they will be at the site. The... more
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AirlinesAircraft and transport. Lufthansa strike on the way
Pilots reject wage increase offer proposed by airline
German air carrier Lufthansa is grappling with a new mass mobilization of its workers, who have called for a strike in the coming days. In fact, the Vereinigung Cockpit union stressed that the company's... more
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DefenseSwitzerland: triggers referendum against F-35 aircraft
All signatures collected, now Swiss authorities will set date for vote
Peace activists have collected more than 100,000 signatures needed to trigger a national referendum asking Swiss citizens whether or not they will endorse the Swiss government's decision to buy 36 F-35... more
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Civil aviationA 17-year-old completes solo round-the-world flight
He enters Guinness World Record as a youngest person to reach this milestone
Mack Rutherford, a 17-year-old Anglo-Belgian pilot, become the youngest person to make a solo trip around the world aboard an aircraft. The round-the-world trip began on March 23, five months ago, and... more
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AirlinesLondon: British cancels 10,000 flight connections
Drastic cut in coming months due to Heathrow airport chaos
The air carrier British Airways announced in recent hours that it will cancel about 10,000 short-haul routes scheduled between the end of October 2022 and March 2023 to and from London-Heathrow Airport.... more
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AirlinesQantas will employ managers in handling
Airline seeks volunteers to drive vehicles and handle baggage at airport
Australian flag carrier Qantas has asked its managers to work for three months as baggage handlers. An initiative aimed at limiting inconveniences resulting from staff shortages. The German airport company... more
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DefenseUkrainian war: Russia enlists more soldiers
Gathered over 40 new volunteer units to participate in conflict against Kiev
Moscow is proceeding with the enlistment of fighters to be sent to Ukraine. These are mostly inhabitants in the outlying regions of the Federation, residing in rural areas more than in cities, and with... more
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AirlinesFincantieri: new incoming managers
Outgoing top figures to strengthen Group and pursue new goals
A batch of freshly appointed new managers at Fincantieri Group, which specializes in the naval and defense sectors, is under way. Drawing the team is Chief Executive Officer Pierroberto Folgiero, who... more
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AirlinesChina-Taiwan: airlines modify flight routes
Chinese military exercises hamper transport between Southeast and Northeast Asia
The maxi military exercise initiated by China, involving hundreds of aircraft and dozens of armed forces ships and boats, is causing considerable disruption, hindering sea and air transportation between... more
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AirlinesSingapore Airlines cancels flight connections to Taiwan
Choice linked to "increasing airspace restriction" due to military exercises
Air carrier Singapore Airlines has cancelled all flights to and from the island of Taiwan. A decision inextricably linked to Chinese military exercises conducted by China's Navy and Air Force in the Taiwan... more
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Civil aviationAircraft. IATA: strong passenger demand continues in June
Total, domestic and international traffic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for June 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel remains strong. Total traffic in June 2022 (measured in revenue passenger... more
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DefenseUS-Taiwan: China starts military exercise
Dongfeng ballistic missiles launched today
Following a 24-hour visit to Taiwan by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, China started one of the largest ever inter-force military exercises around the island. According to reports, the... more
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AirlinesHeathrow Airport: stop booking until August 8
British Airways carrier initiative to suspend ticket sales
There is no peace at London-Heathrow Airport. Amid delays, staff shortages and strikes, there continues to be major disruptions in air passenger transport and related services. At the London airport, in... more
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AirportsUnited States: inconvenience for wheelchairs at airports
Passengers with reduced mobility complain of longer waits beyond 30 minutes
Long wait times for wheelchairs at airports are a concern for many travelers in a summer already saturated with air travel disruptions with canceled flights, delays and long waits. Passengers who have... more
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AirportsF2i reaches 7 billion in funding
And it launches its first infrastructure debt fund
F2i SGR, Italy's largest infrastructure asset manager and leading player in Europe, has topped EUR 7 billion in funding with the launch of its first Infrastructure Debt Fund which has a target of EUR 500... more
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DefenseUkrainian war: missiles from Belarus
Kiev hit; Russia intensifies offensive to reduce Ukrainian attacks in Donbass
Russian armed forces in the Donetsk People's Republic region are trying to capitalize on recent territorial gains around some key cities. In addition, they may intensify the offensive around some population... more
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DefensePhone call between Biden and Xi Jinping today
Taiwan issue and the war between Russia and Ukraine among the topics on the agenda
A phone call between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will be held today. Two issues are at the top of the priority agenda: the Taiwan issue with the upcoming visit to the... more
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DefenseMilitary exercises kick off in China
A two-day navy exercise near the Qiongzhou Strait, off the coast of Vietnam
The China Maritime Safety Administration (Cmsa) announced that a two-day military exercise will kick off tomorrow in the western waters of the Qiongzhou Strait between Hainan Island and Guangdong Province.... more
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DefenseSouth Korea builds strategic military command
Coordination between F-35A aircraft, spy satellites and missiles in anti-North Korean function
After North Korean leader Kim Jong Un threatened the use of nuclear deterrence against a possible "preemptive strike" by South Korea, tensions on the peninsula rose again. Seoul reacted with "deep disappointment"... more
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Civil aviationATR appoints new CEO
Effective from September
ATR announces that its Board Members, Airbus and Leonardo, have appointed the new Chief Executive Officer, Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, effective from 17 September. She succeeds Stefano Bortoli, whose four-year... more
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AirportsEuropean airports handle an additional 660 million passengers in the 1H2022
Freight and movements -ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE yesterday released its air traffic report covering the month of June, as well as Q2 and the first half (H1) of 2022.Exponential passenger growth led by EU+ market... more
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AirlinesLufthansa strike: 1,000 flights cancelled and planes at grounf
Mobilization will end at 6 am on Thursday July 28
Germany-based ground staff of air carrier Lufthansa began a strike tonight that will end at 6:00 am on Thursday, July 28. The protest resulted in the cancellation of more than 1,000 flight connections,... more
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AirlinesLufthansa: strike on July 27 and 28
Unions demand wage increases to cope with extra work ef inflation
The German service industry union (Greens) has called a strike by ground staff of air carrier Lufthansa. Workers will cross their arms from 3:45 am Wednesday until 6 am the following day to demand improved... more
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AirlinesMore than 25,000 flights canceled in August
Emergency mainly affects Europe with disruptions on 60 percent of scheduled air travel
With demand for air travel peaking in the summer season, some chickens come home to roost: despite the measures taken in June and July by airlines and airport operators, with pre-emptive hiring and cancellations,... more
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PeopleUkraine war: Kiev will target drones
Ambitious plan for country's digital future also sees army of hackers
Ukraine's minister for digital transformation, Mychajlo Fedorov, an executive member very close to President Volodymyr Zelensky, whose election campaign he oversaw, who convinced U.S. entrepreneur Elon... more
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AirportsAVIONEWS exclusive: interview with Marina Bottelli, CEO of Swissport Italy
After awarding of tender and start of activities in the country -VIDEO
Swissport Italia has taken over airport ground handling services at "Leonardo da Vinci" Rome-Fiumicino airport. Activities that belonged until July 14 to Alitalia in extraordinary administration. This... more
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AerospaceAstrosamantha walks in the space
Cristoforetti in history as first European female astronaut to walk in the cosmos - VIDEO
With an almost 7-hour spacewalk, astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti became the first European woman to make a space walk outside the International Space Station (ISS). She exited the hatch at 4:58 pm Italian... more
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Civil aviationCroatia buys Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopters
First contract signed in Europe on this new model
Croatia's Interior Minister Davor Bozinovic has signed a contract with U.S. company Bell Textron for the purchase of two Subaru Bell 412EPX multipurpose helicopters. The value of the agreement is 36.2... more