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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
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
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
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
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
AirportsState aid: EC on the possibility to grant operating aid to certain regional airports
It prolonged it until 4 April 2027 due to exceptional circumstances
The European Commission (EC) has prolonged the possibility of granting operating aid to certain regional airports under the 2014 Guidelines on State aid to airports and airlines until 4 April 2027. The... more
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
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
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
AirlinesIcelandair orders 13 A-321XLR airplanes
And becoming a new Airbus customer
Icelandair, the main Icelandic airline based in Keflavik, has placed a firm order for 13 A-321XLR. The order makes it a new Airbus customer. The carrier is also planning to lease four A-321LRs.With its... more
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
AirlinesViva Aerobus signs MoU for 90 A-321neo airplanes
To drive its international and domestic growth
Mexican ultra-low-cost airline Viva Aerobus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 90 A-321neo aircraft to drive its international and domestic growth. This MoU would bring the airline's order... more
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
DefenseGermany: purchase 60 military helicopters continues
CH-47F "Chinook" aircraft to modernize aging fleet
Germany's parliamentary budget committee would have officially taken the decision to go ahead with the purchase of 60 military CH-47F "Chinook" heavy transport helicopters manufactured by the US manufacturer... more
AerospaceSYRACUSE 4B military communication satellite launched
In orbit to boost communications capabilities for French armed forces
The SYRACUSE 4B military communications satellite was successfully launched today by an Ariane 5 from the Guiana Space Center, Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The two satellites in the SY... more
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
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
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
Civil aviationNew technology hub to accelerate next generation Airbus aircraft wings
Opening of a WTDC at its Filton site, in United Kingdom
Airbus is investing further in its UK innovation capabilities, with the opening of a new Wing Technology Development Centre (WTDC) at its Filton site yesterday. The facility, which will be used to build... more
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
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
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
IndustryGermany renews A-400M aircraft In-Service Support contract
Its extension covers 7.5 years
The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) in Koblenz, Germany has awarded Airbus with a contract renewal for the Luftwaffe’s A-400M In-Service S... more
Civil aviationRainbow flying over Hawaii
The story of a woman in love with the island who is now the head of the national tour operator
Woman, entrepreneur and lover of the brilliant colors of the rainbow. Pilot Nicole Battjes arrived at the archipelago of Hawaii, US territory in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, United States, 14 years... more
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
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
AirlinesITA Airways partners with the National Italian American Foundation
Preferred fares between the USA and Italy for NIAF members
ITA Airways and the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) have signed an important agreement to ensure air connectivity with preferred fares to the Italian American community members.The United States... more
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
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
AirlinesITA Airways launched new San Francisco-Rome non-stop flight
Experts’ Tips for Trips in the two cities available on social media channels
ITA Airways launched its non-stop service between San Francisco and Rome. The inaugural flight, AZ 641 connecting the two cities departed on July 1 at 3:15 pm from San Francisco International airport and... more
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
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
Civil aviationH-160 helicopter granted FAA certification
The model received from EASA in July 2020- DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the H-160 helicopter, marking a significant milestone in the aircraft's development and positioning it for... more
AirportsUSA: dispute between FAA and air carriers
Thousands of delayed flights at New York airports testify to understaffing
It's chaos in the American skies. Things are no better on the ground: too many flights delayed and cancelled in the week that is ending. The tension therefore continues between the US Federal Aviation... more
Airports"Virtute-1" completed, the Italian suborbital mission with a crew from Italian Air Force and the CNR
The ninety-minute flight, on board Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity spaceship
The VIRTUTE-1 (Italian Flight for sUborbiTalE Research and Technology) mission took off yesterday at 16:30 CET, from Virgin Galactic’s America Spaceport (in New Mexico - USA). The Italian crew, consisting o... more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Civil aviationAirbus selected for key European Defence Fund projects
The industry participates and coordinates ten ones on R&D
Airbus is participating in 10 collaborative defence research and development projects funded by the European Commission as part of the European Defence Fund (EDF).The European Commission announced in the... more
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
AirportsArmando Brunini elected to lead European airport association
He succeeds Javier Marín, Executive Vice President of Aena
European airports’ trade association, ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International) yesterday held its General Assembly as part of its 33rd Annual Congress and General Assembly, hosted by Spanish airport o... more
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
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
AirportsAci Europe: Best Airport Award winners for 2023 revealed
In each category; also three Italian ones
The Annual ACI EUROPE "Best Airport Award" winners were announced yesterday during the Gala Dinner of the ACI EUROPE/World Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition. Hosted by Spanish airport... more
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
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