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DefenseItaly will have a new tank
Rome-Berlin agreement on new generation land vehicles
Agreement between Italy and Germany for the development of new generation military land vehicles. The industrial and technological synergy between two of the main European companies involves the creation... more
AirlinesITA Airways welcomes the EC's decision approving Lufthansa's stake in its capital
The completion of the transaction is subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions set -PHOTOS
ITA Airways welcomes the decision, published yesterday, with which the EuropeanCommission has approved the transaction for the sale to Deutsche Lufthansa AG of a 41% stake of the Ministry of Economy and... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa (4): the sacrifices that convinced Brussels
Sales of airport slots, more feeder flights, Rome opens up to Africa and America
The wedding of the year is done. The technicians of the European Competition Commission, led by Margrethe Vestager, have officially approved the sale of 41% of the national carrier ITA Airways to the German... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa (3). Transaction to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2024
The declarations by Carsten Spohr, CEO of the German Group
Carsten Spohr, Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, says: "The approval from Brussels is excellent news for ITA Airways and Lufthansa and especially for all passengers flying to and from I... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa (2). EC clears proposed acquisition of stake
In the Italian carrier by the German airline, subject to conditions
The European Commission (EC) has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of joint control of ITA Airways (‘ITA') by Deutsche Lufthansa AG (‘Lufthansa') and the Italian Ministry of... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Brussels approves the marriage
Turicchi (president of the Italian airline): "Logic has prevailed over the various obstacles"
Approved the marriage between the airlines ITA Airways and Lufthansa. The green light has arrived in these hours with a decision put in black and white by the European Commission: approved "in accordance... more
AirportsItaly. Strike on 5 July at Bologna Airport
For four hours and airport entrance guard
A four-hour strike has been proclaimed in Italy at the "Guglielmo Marconi" airport in Bologna-Panigale. The mobilization, scheduled for Friday 5 July, from 1pm to 5pm, was called by the CGIL, CISL, UIL... more
AirlinesCebu Pacific will purchase 152 new planes
Objective: to renew and expand the fleet for market reasons
An investment of approximately 24 billion dollars to renew and expand the fleet of the Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific. It was announced by the airline's management, announcing that it will purchase... more
AirportsItaly. Sardinia: towards the creation of the island airport network
Regional President Alessandra Todde wants to participate in the operation
In Italy the creation of a single-managed Sardinian airport network is closer. In fact, in the last few hours the Sardinia Region has made it official that it intends to participate in the operation which... more
AirlinesCampania Region (Italy), Salerno Airport: final preparations for reopening
Evacuation test starting on 3 July 2024 with emergency services present
The evacuation tests will start tomorrow, Wednesday 3 July 2024, at the Italian "Costa d'Amalfi" airport of Salerno-Pontecagnano. Civil Defence, the Fire Brigade, the Carabinieri, the 118 doctors and airport... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: great anticipation for the green light
24 hours from the ok by Brussels on the wedding of the year
We are 24 hours away from the Brussels green light for the ITA-Lufthansa marriage and the two newlyweds are preparing to tie the knot. July 3 is set as the date on which the European Competition Commission,... more
AirlinesFlights delayed and cancelled: fear of Summer chaos
At the end of June, an increase compared to the same period last year
A chaotic end of June for the global air transport sector. In the week from Monday 24 to Sunday 30 June, planes operating in Europe accumulated 1.9 million minutes of delay. A performance that marks an... more
Civil aviationAirbus enters agreement with Spirit AeroSystems
In relation to a potential acquisition of major activities
Airbus has entered into a binding term sheet agreement with Spirit AeroSystems in relation to a potential acquisition of major activities related to Airbus, notably the production of A-350 fuselage sections... more
AirlinesEmirates postpones entry into service of A-350 aircraft
The decision due to delays in deliveries by the European manufacturer
The entry into service of the new A-350 aircraft of Emirates, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been postponed. The extension of the entry into the fleet of new planes is due to delays... more
AirlinesBoeing buys Spirit AeroSystems
Airbus will take over component manufacturing activities for its own operations
The company Spirit AeroSystems, supplier of fuselages and other components for Boeing aircraft, will be purchased for approximately 4.7 billion dollars by the US Boeing Group. This is what is foreseen... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Berlin wins chess match against Paris
German game in view of the Euro-elections favors privatization of Italian flag carrier
The green light from Brussels for the ITA-Lufthansa operation could arrive by 3 July. The German aviation group will purchase 41% of the national carrier ITA Airways for 350 million euros. The obstacles... more
AirlinesJens Fehlinger new CEO of Swiss
He will lead the Swiss national airline from next October 1st
The new CEO of the Swiss national carrier Swiss International Air Lines has been appointed: Jens Fehlinger. The manager will lead the company controlled by the Lufthansa Group starting from October 1st,... more
DefenseThe Indra Group brand is born
Murtra (President): "We value core business defense, air traffic, space and IT"
Indra Group is born: it is a brand focused on the institutional and corporate fields through which the Indra technology company aims to strengthen the commercial positioning of the two main brands: Indra... more
AirlinesItaly. Olbia Airport: 350 hires in maintenance
New hope for technicians worldwide and ex-workers of Air Italy airline
Two technologically advanced hangars and 350 new hires. The aviation maintenance service at the Italian Olbia-Costa Smeralda airport, in Sardinia, restarts after a few years. This is thanks to the tender... more
DefenseEU appointments: divided on security and defence
Tajani: "For Italy we ask for a vice president and an important commission"
Prime ministers and presidents of the 27 member states of the European Union will take their seats around the table for the European Council meeting in Brussels at 2pm today, Thursday 27 June 2024. The... more
AirlinesAircraft strike in Canada
Some flights scheduled for Friday 28 June 2024 are at risk
Some flights to Canada scheduled for tomorrow, June 28, 2024, and in the coming weeks are at risk. The reason is the strike of engineers and maintenance workers of the Canadian company WestJet Airlines,... more
AirlinesItaly. MSC buys 15% of Genoa Airport
The Ligurian capital's administration supported the sale with AdR Rome
A 15% stake in the Genoa Airport company was acquired by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) maritime group. This is a move that the sea transport company agreed with the administration of the Ligurian... more
Civil aviationSuccess for the Catl electric plane
Chinese company completes test flight with battery-powered aircraft prototype
The test flight of an electric plane made by the Chinese company Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (Catl), a company specializing in the production of batteries which is making progress in the development... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group introduces Environmental Cost Surcharge
Applied to all tickets issued from June 26, 2024 with departure from January 1, 2025
To departures from the 27 EU countries as well as the UK, Norway and Switzerland more
Civil aviationItaly: 500,000 Euros to strengthen firefighting
Few helicopters and Canadair, Sardinian Council bets on Fire Brigade
The Sardinia Region in Italy allocates a further 500,000 Euros to make up for the lack of aircraft in the 2024 firefighting campaign: in short, few helicopters and planes. The seven rotary-wing aircraft... more
AirlinesItaly. Bologna Airport: 550 kilos of goods seized
Illegal cosmetics and medicines intercepted by authorities
Over 550 kilos of cosmetics and illegal medicine seized at the "Guglielmo Marconi" Italian airport in Bologna-Panigale. This is the result of a series of control operations recently carried out by the... more
DefenseItaly hopes for responsible European defense
Giorgia Meloni (premier): "We need to accelerate on the path to a common industrial policy"
Accelerate to build a common European defense industrial policy. This is the position of the Italian Government in Europe, as reiterated in recent hours during a briefing to the Chamber of Deputies in... more
AirlinesItaly. Venice airport: stewardess injured by passenger
Police intervention against annoying traveller who had forgotten his boarding pass
A passenger attacked and injured a hostess at the "Marco Polo" Italian airport of Venice-Tessera. It all arose from an argument between the airport employee and the traveller, who forgot to print the boarding... more
Civil aviationItaly. Grottaglie: work drops on Boeing fuselages
Fim Cisl: "Possible 4-month redundancy fund and worker mobility until 2025"
Repercussions in Italy due to problems regarding the safety of planes made by the US Boeing Group. The slowdown in aircraft production imposed by the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has... more
AirlinesUSA: Delta airline in the eye of the storm
Four incidents reported in two days fuel questions about safety
Four airline incidents in 48 hours: this is what happened on board four flights operated by the US company Delta Air Lines. The events occurred last week, and were detailed by the local media. Episodes... more
AirlinesUkrainian war: EU puts 5 billion on security
Signing of the agreement expected today on the sidelines of the European Council
The European Union has created an Assistance Fund for Ukraine with a budget of 5 billion euros for 2024. This is a move that falls within the framework of initiatives envisaged by the European Peace Facility... more
Civil aviationCriminal action requested against Boeing
United States may reopen the dossier on fatal plane crashes in 2018 and 2019
The US Department of Justice could start criminal proceedings against the American manufacturer Boeing for the fatal plane crashes of 2018 and 2019. These are the two B-737 Max crashes in Indonesia and... more
AirlinesItaly. Catania Airport versus low-cost airlines
Italian Transport Authority starts proceedings at the request of Ryanair and easyJet
The lack of agreement on the proposed revision of airport fees for the period 2024-2027 between the low-cost airlines Ryanair and easyJet and the Catania airport company (Sac), which controls the "Vincenzo... more
AirportsItaly. Genoa Airport: cargo drives the revamp
A maxi load of furniture and interior furnishings towards Equatorial Guinea
Desks, doors and other furniture and furnishings were transported from Genoa to Equatorial Guinea. In total 90 packages of various sizes for a total of 90 cubic meters of goods transported to the central... more
AirlinesItaly. Doors open at Padua airport
Numerous vintage and modern aircraft will be on display until Saturday evening
Open doors at the Italian "Gino Allegri" airport in Padua. Aviation enthusiasts can admire numerous vintage and modern airplanes until tomorrow. Among these there are Antonov AN-2 aircraft, a Caproni Ca-3... more
AirportsItaly. Airlines bet on Salerno airport
July 11, 2024 will be a day to remember for Campania
July 11, 2024 will be a day to remember for Campania. In fact, the Italian Salerno-Costa d'Amalfi airport will reopen to commercial air traffic, an important infrastructure for the entire Region and for... more
AirportsItaly. Aeroporti 2030 weight rises nationwide
After the two new entries, the airport association aims to expand further
The number of national airports that are members of Aeroporti 2030 has increased to 10. The Association was founded in 2021 with the aim of protecting, representing and enhancing, at a national and international... more
AirlinesSalerno Airport: "Positive repercussions for all of Italy"
Meeting at the Chamber of Commerce; low-cost airline also arrives in August
The Salerno-Costa Amalfi airport will open in July and will be an important infrastructure for the Campania region and for the whole of Italy. It is what emerged during a meeting held last night at the... more
AirlinesITA, Lufthansa, Alitalia: "Government clarify"
Interpellation by the Greens and Left Alliance addressed to the Ministries of Economy, Transport and Labour
The Italian Government has been called upon to clarify what the effects of the ITA-Lufthansa marriage will be and of a possible "judgment of unconstitutionality of the interpretative rule contained in... more
AirlinesAlitalia: another 18.4 million euros to ex-workers
Italian Budget Commission will meet again today to complete examination of the decree
The amendment to the Cohesion law decree has been approved which provides for the allocation of a further 18.4 million euros for the redundancy fund of the former national airline Alitalia. The provisional... more
Finance and economyUkrainian war: "Kiev can use weapons on Russian territory"
Washington gives the green light to use American systems against targets in enemy areas
Kiev can use American weapons against enemy targets located on Russian territory. The official confirmation arrived in the last few hours from the White House. The missile systems and artillery shells... more
AirlinesAlitalia-ITA: "The Italian government decree is unconstitutional"
Labor Court rules in favor of ex-employees who ask for reinstatement; the case to the Constitutional Court
The dispute involving the 11 employees of the former Alitalia company who were not rehired by the new national carrier ITA Airways arrives on the table of the judges of the Constitutional Court. The issue... more
Finance and economyRussia-North Korea military agreement
Putin: "We fight against hegemonic US and NATO policies against Moscow"
A treaty for strategic military cooperation between Russia and North Korea was signed. The agreement would have been signed in these hours by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on the occasion of Russian... more
AirlinesIAG relaunches on the purchase of Air Europa
It will sell up to 52% of routes operated by the Spanish airline to competing companies
The decision on the marriage between the European aviation group Iag and the air carrier Air Europa will arrive by 20 August 2024. This is the provisional deadline set by the European Commission. In fact,... more
AirportsItaly. Puglia airports: 132 flights during the G7
Satisfaction with the data recorded during the summit
There are 132 flights operated at Apulian airports during the G7 Summit. The data refers specifically to the movements recorded in the period 11-15 June 2024 in three airports: that of Brindisi-Casale,... more
AirlinesITA-Airways (3): Brussels' last constraint
The European Competition Commission is already circulating a draft agreement
The green light from the European Competition Commission, led by Margrethe Vestager, on the marriage between the airlines Lufthansa and ITA Airways, would be conditional on the acceptance of some technical... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa (2): the Italian Government is satisfied
Giorgetti (Mef): "We have still worked very intensely and hard in recent days"
The approval of the marriage between the airlines Lufthansa and ITA Airways is just around the corner. The green light from the technical office of the European Competition Commission, led by Margrethe... more
DefenseTensions skyrocketing between China and Taiwan
Published photos of a Chinese nuclear submarine that emerged in the waters of the Strait
The alarm regarding a Chinese military submarine that emerged in the Taiwan Sea has been confirmed, or rather not denied. This is what is reported in the comment made today by the Taipei Ministry of Defense... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Brussels' yes will come
The definition of the details of the agreement within 60-90 days
Brussels would be ready to give the green light to the marriage between the airlines Lufthansa and ITA Airways. The approval should arrive in the next few days, ahead of the deadline set for July 4th.... more
Finance and economyItaly: interior ministry will hire 1248 people
Objective: to strengthen the availability of civil administration human resources
The deadline for participating the selection of 1248 workers by the Italian Ministry of the Interior will expire in a few days. To participate in the competition, candidates have the opportunity to submit... more