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Civil aviationAirbus and OCCAR sign A-400M aircraft contractual framework update
The two contracts are GSS3 and Block Upgrade 0
Airbus has signed two strategic contracts with the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR), an international organisation based in Bonn, Germany, which manages the A-400M programme on behalf... more
AirlinesFinnair: first refurbished Embraer aircraft ready
Objective: complete upgrade of 12 airplanes by 2026
Finnair, the airline of Finland, has started the cabin renovation of its Embraer fleet to improve passenger comfort even on the shortest routes. The first aircraft with the renovated cabin is ready, and... more
AirlinesGenoa Airport 2023 budget: reduced losses and new perspectives
Planned expansion of the passenger terminal in 2025
The board of directors of Aeroporto di Genova SpA, 60% controlled by the Western Ligurian Sea Port System Authority and 40% by the Genoa Chamber of Commerce, has recently approved the 2023 financial statements.... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: agreement to tackle aviation's toughest sustainability challenges
The partnership aims to equip airlines with the tools they need to meet them
The aviation industry remains at a critical crossroads as it works to reduce its carbon footprint and meet global sustainability targets, all while navigating increasing regulatory pressure. Responsible... more
AirlinesFirst A-321XLR aircraft delivered to Iberia
Powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines
Spanish flag carrier Iberia has taken delivery of its first A-321XLR airplane, becoming the launch operator of the world’s newest single-aisle aircraft. The plane, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, will b... more
DefenseRomania drafts law against drone intrusion into its airspace
Defensive measures for breaches that constitute a threat, including from conventional aircraft
Romania's Ministry of Defense has put forward a legislative proposal to allow the country's armed forces to intercept and neutralize, where necessary, drones that violate its airspace. A measure that reflects... more
AirlinesPresident Meloni attends Italy-Libya Business Forum in Tripoli
The first one to be held in the Northern Africa Country for over ten years -VIDEO
She announced that ITA Airways would be resuming direct flights to Libya in January next year, testifying to the gradual and steady strengthening of cooperation between the two Nations more
DefenseCzech Republic orders two C-390 "Millennium" multimission aircraft
The fourth NATO member to acquire this model. In the contract, industrial compensation
Today, the Czech Ministry of Defense (MoD) signed a contract for the acquisition of two Embraer C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft. These two NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) standard... more
AirportsEmergency evacuation at Sarajevo airport due to bomb scare
Security measures strengthened; flights suspended and investigation underway
Sarajevo International Airport was immediately evacuated today following a bomb scare. Its authorities received a threat that led to the temporary suspension of all incoming and outgoing flights; some... more
ConferencesFiep (2). The Carabinieri Corps relinquishes its presidency to the French National Gendarmerie
Annual Summit of the Association opened yesterday morning at Villa Madama in Rome
The annual Summit of the International Association of Gendarmeries and Police Forces with Military Status (FIEP) opened yesterday morning at Villa Madama in Rome, at the end of which the Carabinieri Corps,... more
Military aviationMeeting with the International Association of Gendarmerie and Military Police Forces
A Fiep delegation and the heads of twenty countries were received at the Quirinale - VIDEO
The Italian President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, received yesterday afternoon, a delegation from the International Association of Gendarmerie and Military Police Forces (FIEP) at the Palazzo Quirinale... more
Civil aviationBoeing reports third quarter results
Total company backlog of $511 billion, including over 5,400 commercial airplanes
The Boeing Company recorded third quarter revenue of $17.8 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($9.97) and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($10.44) primarily reflecting impacts of the IAM work stoppage and... more
AirportsBomb alarm: Birmingham Airport closed and evacuated
Precautionary reasons after suspicious vehicle found. Flights suspended
Operations at Birmingham Airport have been temporarily halted following reports of a potentially dangerous vehicle. The decision was taken as a safety measure to protect passengers and staff. Local authorities... more
AirportsAirports and the future: a digital tower also in Brussels-Charleoi
It will allow the airport to be managed remotely from a digital air traffic control centre in Namur -GALLERY
Part of a modernization program: as in Liège, in operation by 2026 more
Civil aviationEuropean Parliament approves more efficient and greener EU airspace
With more direct flights and fewer delays, and supporting climate neutrality
On Tuesday, MEPs paved the way for improved management of European airspace, enabling more direct flights and fewer delays, and supporting climate neutrality.The reform of "Single European Sky" rules,... more
Civil aviationCessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 prototype aircraft takes flight
It's expected to enter into service in 2026 - VIDEO
Textron Aviation announced yesterday that its Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 prototype aircraft took to the skies for the first time in early October. The announcement of this milestone flight follows the company’s u... more
IndustryF-35B test aircraft begins sea trials with Japanese multi-functional destroyer in eastern Pacific Ocean
They are scheduled to take approximately three weeks
A US F-35 Lightning II aircraft landed aboard Japan’s Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) for the first time Oct. 20 off the southern coast of California to begin developmental test a... more
Civil aviationEMB: 20 years since the first ethanol-powered "Ipanema" aircraft was certified
It has avoided more than 28 million tons of CO2 emissions
Embraer is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the certification of the "Ipanema" EMB-202A ethanol-powered agricultural aircraft, the first and only series-produced aircraft in the world to fly with a... more
DefenseNew frontier in Italian Defense: "Sciamano Drone Carrier" ship under development
The project will be presented at the "Sea Drone Tech Summit 2024"
The Italian Navy is developing an innovative drone carrier ship called "Sciamano Drone Carrier", specifically designed to launch and recover both fixed-wing and rotary-wing UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles).... more
Civil aviationBoeing close to resolving labor dispute
Deal could end strike holding industry back
Boeing, the US aerospace giant, is close to resolving a labor dispute that has significantly impacted its production. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), which represents... more
ConferencesNATO launches five new multinational cooperation initiatives
To enhance deterrence and defence
NATO launched yesterday five initiatives designed to address some of the most critical areas for Allied deterrence and defence. These new multinational High Visibility Projects will involve a total of... more
AirlinesEmirates introduces upgraded B-777 aircraft on routes to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
The airplanes are undergoing restyling work starting from July
Emirates today announced the debut of its upgraded B-777 aircraft on routes to Kuwait and Dammam, Saudi Arabia. This upgrade is part of a broader plan that will see a growing number of refurbished aircraft... more
AirportsBiden in Germany to strengthen alliances, discuss global conflicts
A simple coincidence the visit coincides with the presentation of the Zelensky Plan to the European Council?
US President Joe Biden has landed in Germany for an official visit. The presidential plane, Air Force One, landed in Berlin on Wednesday evening from Washington. During his stay, the US president will... more
ConferencesMinisters’ Meeting on Defence in Naples (October 18-20)
Per la prima volta nella storia del G7 una sessione dedicata al settore
The priorities indicated by the Italian Presidency of the G7 are characterized by deep defence and security implications, which are assuming ever-greater relevance at this especially sensitive time in... more
AccidentsPlane crash in Washington involving a US Navy EA-18G
Helicopter finds wreckage of electronic warfare aircraft. Fate of two on board still uncertain
The fate of two airmen aboard a US Navy electronic warfare aircraft remains unclear nearly two days after a crash east of Mount Rainier, Washington. The aircraft involved is an EA-18G "Growler" from Electronic... more
AerospaceAirbus DS: plans to reduce divisional workforce by up to 2,500 positions
The company adapts to challenging business environment
Airbus Defence and Space is announcing plans to adapt the Division’s organisation and workforce in light of a continued complex business environment, especially in the Space Systems segment where significant f... more
Civil aviationS-100 Uas impresses with its multimission capabilities at "Repmus 2024"
The exercise for three weeks hosted by the Portuguese Navy
Schiebel participated in the large-scale NATO supported exercise "REPMUS 2024" (Robotic Experimentation and Prototypingusing Maritime Uncrewed Systems) hosted by the Portuguese Navy. For the third year... more
DefenseLeonardo and Rheinmetall establish jv: new battle tanks and infantry fighting vehicles for the Italian Army
50:50 joint-venture with headquarters in Rome and operational headquarters in La Spezia
Leonardo and Rheinmetall have decided to establish a joint-venture aimingat forming a new European nucleus for the development and production of military combat vehicles inEurope. The companies had already... more
AirlinesWizz Air suspends flights to/from Tel Aviv
Temporary precautionary measure until 14 January 2025 inclusive. Refunds
"Due to the ongoing delicate situation in the region, Wizz Air temporarily suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv until 14 January 2025 inclusive", a short statement reports by the airline, which "regrets... more
AerospaceTelespazio signs a contract with the ESA for the Moonlight programme
Worth 123 million euro and for the future missions to the Moon
Telespazio, a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), signed a 123 million euro contract today in Milan with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the implementation of the first phase of... more
AerospaceStarship's fifth flight test lifted off yesterday
Concluded at splashdown 1 hour, 5 minutes and 40 seconds after launch
Starship’s fifth flight test lifted off on October 13, 2024, with its most ambitious test objectives yet as it works to demonstrate techniques fundamental to Starship and Super Heavy’s fully and rapidly reu... more
AirlinesMalaria in Europe: risks from airborne Mosquitoes
The Plasmodium parasite can travel in suitcases, packages or on airplanes. The alarm given by Ecd
An alarm has been raised by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), regarding the introduction and spread of the malaria parasite, Plasmodium, in Europe through mosquitoes accidentally... more
AirportsTwo more airports have achieved Level 5 of ACA programme
Total number worldwide to 18
Stockholm-Arlanda and Ronneby airports achieve net zero carbon balance for emissions under their control Two more airports operated by Swedavia have just achieved Level 5 of Airport Carbon Accreditation... more
Civil aviationEmbraer’s E-Freighter aircraft is certified by the US FAA
Its debut flight in April and its first public appearance in July
The E-Freighter, Embraer’s E-190F has been fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Embraer’s passenger-to-freighter conversion and the Cargo Loading System, developed by US Cargo Sys... more
AccidentsKuwaiti Air Force F/A-18 pilot dies
During a training mission. Investigations underway
A McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 "Hornet" fighter plane belonging to the Kuwaiti Air Force crashed yesterday afternoon during a training session in northern Kuwait, causing the death of the pilot. The news was... more
AirlinesAirplanes & Airlines. ITA Airways-Lufthansa partnership: starting in January
The Italian-German alliance takes shape
The partnership between ITA Airways and Lufthansa is set to take flight in January, following a plan detailed by the German giant and accepted by its Italian counterpart. A recent development in the story... more
AirportsChinese military escalation against Taiwan
Aggressive maneuvers in the delicate area of the Strait
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense has said it is on high alert due to frequent Chinese military actions in the surrounding airspace and sea. This increase in Chinese military activities reflects the growing... more
DefenseRafale aircraft evolves: introduction of a drone for advanced missions
It is enriched with UAV technology
The next version of the Rafale fighter jet will be integrated with a drone developed specifically for combat missions, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced it, calling the development a... more
Civil aviationCy4Gate: contract signed with Italian high-tech company
For supply of products and services research and development activities on cybersecurity
The agreement, worth 1.6 million Euros, will last approximately three months more
DefenseItalian-Indian exercises in the Indian Ocean
In the aircraft carrier "Vikramaditya"; MIG-29K, Rafale, Awacs, Su-30MKI and F-35B airplanes
The Italian Navy has recently completed a joint exercise with the Indian Naval Forces as part of a mission in the Indo-Pacific sector. The activity took place in the Indian Ocean and saw the participation... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines Captain dies during flight connection
Emergency landing in New York after pilot falls ill
A tragic event has struck a Turkish Airlines flight from Seattle to Istanbul, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing in New York. The company's spokesman, Yahya Ustun, announced on X that the... more
Civil aviation“Fuel of the Future” law highlights Brazil's commitment to sustainable aviation
Introduced a legal framework to promote the production and use of SAF
Embraer congratulates the Brazilian Government and the National Congress for the approval and sanction of the “Fuel of the Future” law, which introduces a legal framework to promote the production and... more
AirlinesAdani and Thales revolutionize airport management in India
Modernization and safety in the seven airports
Adani Airport Holdings Limited, India’s leading private airport operator, has entered into a strategic partnership with Thales, a leading technology company. It aims to transform operations and traveller e... more
AirportsAci Europe: EU State aid guidelines must be extended to safeguard vital regional air connectivity
New rules to support and facilitate decarbonisation
ACI EUROPE calls on the European Commission to extend the EU State aid Guidelines to regional airports, so that they can continue contributing to the connectivity, competitiveness and cohesion of Europe’s r... more
DefenseNew Commander for the EU Naval Force Mediterranean "Irini"
Handover of Central Mediterranean Security Mission
The ceremony marking the change of tactical command of the EU Naval Force Mediterranean "IRINI" mission was recently held on board the "Grecale" frigate. During the event, Greek Commodore Prokopios Charitos... more
AerospaceHera planetary defence mission successfully launched
TAS provided key technologies onboard the spacecraft
Hera, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) first planetary defence mission, was successfully launched yesterday aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, from Cape Canaveral in Florida.The satellite is now heading t... more
AirlinesLas Vegas occurrence: Frontier Airlines plane makes critical landing
Federal Aviation Administration investigation underway
A Frontier Airlines plane was in a critical situation as it was landing at Las Vegas, Nevada, from San Diego, California. The occurrence was caused by a particularly rough landing that caused the plane's... more
AirportsDecimomannu, in Sardinia: new hub for F-35 aircraft in the Italian Air Force
In view of the strengthening and modernization of this base, which will become an operational one for these fighters
Decimomannu (Cagliari, in Sardinia) Air Base is set to become an operational hub for F-35 fighters, as highlighted in the Multi-Year Defense Programming Document 2024-2026. The Italian Air Force plans... more
Latest newsTajani commemorates the anniversary of 7 October: a cowardly attack on all the Jewish people
In mission in Argentina, the Italian minister will take part in a commemorative ceremony in Buenos Aires
“A year ago, Hamas perpetrated a brutal attack that hit hundreds of innocent Israeli victims. Many of them died and others are still hostages of the terrorist group, in what turned into a cowardly attack o... more
DefenseNATO bolsters forces in face of Russian threat
Significant expansion in response to tensions
NATO is ready to significantly increase the number of troops and weapons available to member States to face the threat posed by Russia, as reported by "Welt am Sonntag". The German daily newspaper has... more