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AerospaceFailed launch of the Vega C space rocket
Deviation from trajectory after take-off and missile sinked in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean
First commercial mission and first failure for Vega C, built by the Italian company Avio of Colleferro, near Rome. Due to an anomaly that occurred two minutes and 27 seconds after take-off from the launch... more
DefenseUnited States: Zelensky-Biden meeting today
Ukrainian leader will also give a speech at the US Congress
US President Joe Biden is preparing today to welcome to Washington his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is flying overseas to the United States. For the political leader of Kiev, this is... more
AirlinesITA Airways (2): details of the Lufthansa offer
For the Germans to evaluate company performance, while Rome would remain the majority shareholder
After the official confirmation of the interest in acquiring the tricolor air carrier ITA Airways by the German aviation group Lufthansa CEO, Carsten Spohr, and the willingness of the Italian government... more
AirlinesITA Airways: purchase offer expected by the end of 2022
Pressing by the Government: 250 million of public resources will be needed in March 2023
The negotiations on the privatization of the air carrier ITA Airways between the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the Lufthansa aviation group could be closed by the end of the year. In... more
Civil aviationAlbania-Italy agreement on Civil Protection
End of collaboration on helicopter maintenance services
The Italian Council of Ministers has approved the draft of the project for the creation of the Civil Protection system in Albania. To support this initiative, a loan of 30 million Euros was set up for... more
DefenseUkrainian war: 99,230 Russian soldiers killed
The daily bulletin published by the Armed Forces of Kiev
The general command of the armed forces of Ukraine communicated today its usual daily bulletin which takes stock of these almost 10 months of war. According to Kiev, approximately 99,230 Russian soldiers... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: Putin asks Belarus for help
The two countries could join forces to thus open a new northern front
Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Belarus today to meet with President Alexander Lukashenko. Among the topics on the agenda is a possible extension of cooperation between the two countries in the... more
DefenseRussia-China military exercises
Annual joint training will be held between December 21 and 27 in China seas
The armed forces of Russia and China will carry out joint naval exercises between 21 and 27 December 2022. These are operations that have lasted for a decade (since 2012) and which the two countries conduct... more
AirlinesAircraft. ITA Airways: soon Lufthansa offer
Expected initial investment of 180-200 million Euros for 40% of the company
These are crucial days for the negotiations on the privatization of the air carrier ITA Airways. The German aviation group Lufthansa would be ready to send its purchase offer to the Ministry of Economy... more
AirlinesThe France-Germany match sets the skies ablaze
Financial forecasts for 2022 indicate that Lufthansa catches up with Air France
The Germany-France match is one of the most heartfelt challenges in Europe, not just in football. Just think of the causes and peace treaties of the two world wars, in the aerospace or automotive industry,... more
AirlinesUnited Kingdom funds zero-impact air travel
It will be the first in the world on transatlantic routes: a feat planned by Virgin Atlantic in 2023
The UK's Department for Transport (DFT) has announced it has awarded British air carrier Virgin Atlantic 1.2 million dollars in government funding to build the world's first climate-neutral transatlantic... more
AirlinesITA Airways: Mef-Lufthansa negotiation upon arrival
Among the reservations to be dissolved are industrial relations and working conditions
The German aviation group Lufthansa could soon formalize an official proposal for the purchase of the majority stake in the capital of the national air carrier ITA Airways. According to some rumors this... more
DefenseRomania invests in national defense
It will increase its expenditure in the sector to 2.5% of GDP
The government of Romania has increased investments in new technologies to modernize the state defense industry, as well as to increase the armament production capacity and the volume of exports. Just... more
Finance and economyUS-Vietnam talks on arms supply
Companies and governments are evaluating the purchase of helicopters and drones
Vietnam and the United States last week discussed a possible supply of weapons: in particular helicopters and drones. The series of talks saw senior government officials from both countries and representatives... more
AerospaceSpacewalk on ISS cancelled
It caused by liquid spillage from the Soyuz capsule
A spacewalk by Russian cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has been cancelled. The step back on the scheduled operation was decided due to a liquid spillage from the rear section of... more
AirlinesAircraft. Brussels: connections from Qatar at risk
A request has been submitted to ask for the suspension of direct services
The emergency resolutions issued by the European Union Parliament to impose on the Gulf countries the protection of human rights according to Western values could jeopardize the aviation sector agreement... more
Civil aviationNew rules on drone aircraft have been in force since January
Regulatory package "U-Space" defines European strategy 2.0 in the military and civilian fields
The implementation of the new European regulations on the use of drones contained in the "U-Space" package, which defines the continental strategy 2.0 on the management of remotely controlled unmanned... more
AirlinesITA Airways: Lufthansa confirms interest
Spohr: "Agreement opens up perspectives. It's not a secret Italy is one of the most important markets for us"
The management of the German aviation group Lufthansa has confirmed the airline's interest in acquiring the majority stake in the national air carrier ITA Airways. The privatization procedure of the Italian... more
DefenseUSA: nuclear fusion and defense breakthrough
Research funded with 5 billion dollars by the American DoD
The United States has made it official that, for the first time in history, a group of American scientists has been able to produce a nuclear fusion reaction that generates more energy than is needed to... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines orders 200 Boeing aircraft
The maxi commission also includes dozens of B-787 Dreamliners
United Airlines today announced an order for 100 B-787 Dreamliners and 100 B-737 MAX airplanes. It is a decision with which one of the main American carrier intends to modernize its fleet, make it more... more
AerospaceToday the launch of the new Mtg-I1 Meteosat satellite
It will allow anticipating the arrival of extreme phenomena and alerting areas at risk and citizens
The new European-made Mtg-I1 Meteosat satellite will take off today at 21:30 Italian time from the Kourou base, in French Guiana, aboard an Ariane 5 rocket. It is a system for super-fast weather forecasts,... more
AirlinesAir India towards the purchase of 500 aircraft
Among the models chosen there are almost certainly A-350 and B-787 and B-777
Air India, controlled by the industrial conglomerate Tata Group, is ready to purchase about 500 aircraft produced by Airbus and Boeing. The deal has an estimated value that could exceed 100 billion dollars... more
AirportsVinci Airports bets on Mexican airports
Acquired stake in the Centro Norte Aeroportuario Group (Oma)
The airport management company Vinci Airports, which operates in Europe, Asia, Latin America and North America, has acquired for USD 1.17 billion dollars a 29.99% stake (Fintech stake) in Grupo Aeroportuario... more
AirlinesFirst C-919 aircraft delivered
Entered the fleet of China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines today received the first airplane of the C-919 long-range airliner. It is the first aircraft produced almost entirely domestically by the State-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation... more
IndustryThe Italian Government gives an industrial strategy to Fincantieri
The managerial action of the top management of the Group has been stalled for months
With the first steps of the new government led by the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, a new phase also begins for the Fincantieri naval group. Not only because the top management of the company are accrediting... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: rising prices of air tickets
Walsh (IATA): "The inevitable impact of the increase in costs of harmful emissions and fuel"
Airline ticket prices will be higher. This was stated by the leaders of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), an organization that brings together most of the major airlines in the world.... more
AirlinesFrance may restrict short trips by plane
Brussels will allow the Paris government to favor rail transport
The European Commission has given a first positive opinion on the French government's request to ban air connections on short domestic routes, on routes where travelers have an alternative offered by rail... more
DefenseUS will sell aircraft parts to Taiwan
State Department approved shipment of F-16 components
The US State Department has approved the sale of parts for General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft to the Taiwan Air Force. The value of the deal is 428 million dollars. This is a move that aims... more
Finance and economySpain finances development of drones and military helicopters
Madrid invests 2.14 billion euros to stimulate production in the Iberian Airbus factories
The Spanish government will lend 2.14 billion euros to the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus to stimulate the production of military drones and helicopters in Iberian plants. This was announced in... more
DefensePentagon chooses Bell-Textron helicopters
Future Long Range Assault Aircraft development program outcome
The US Department of Defense signed a contract for the supply of new generation military helicoptersIn the past few hours, which will be supplied by the Bell-Textron company. The aircraft will replace... more
AirlinesITA Airways: the Lazzerini-Altavilla clash
Exclusive by the newspaper "La Stampa" reveal internal turmoil
There is no peace for the national air carrier ITA Airways. As soon as the political controversies on the privatization negotiations, which are currently stalled, have lowered to acceptable levels, the... more
AirlinesITA Airways: the crux of Lufthansa's interest
Possible face-to-face between the Italian government and airline management in the coming days
The stalemate over the privatization procedure of the national carrier ITA Airways could soon end. The negotiation between the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the German airline group Lufthansa... more
AirlinesAircraft. Increase global air traffic
IATA data: +44.6% passengers handled compared to the same period of 2021
The International Air Transport Association (Iata), an organization that brings together air carriers from all over the world, today published the data relating to air traffic in the month of October.... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Russia prepares heavy air raid
Investigation by the German weekly "Spiegel" on satellite images of the Saratov air base
According to an investigation by the German weekly "Spiegel" the Russian armed forces are soon ready to launch a new powerful attack against the Ukraine. This is what emerges from the analysis of satellite... more
AirlinesITA Airways: no concrete offer
The strategic node: interested parties could move traffic to European airports
The privatization of the national air carrier ITA Airways is in a stalemate. This situation is explained by some industry experts, who have turned the spotlight on the fact that subjects based abroad interested... more
AirlinesITA Airways (2): the Lufthansa recovery plan
Intercontinental routes, freight transport to Asia, new synergies in Europe
The executives of the German aviation group Lufthansa are in Rome for a series of meetings with the managers of the ITA Airways airline and with government representatives. Among the topics on the agenda... more
DefenseAt the NATO summit (2) the Russian-Ukrainian war
Stoltenberg: "To create conditions for lasting peace, Kiev should prevail as an independent and sovereign"
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) "will continue to stand by Ukraine for as long as necessary. We will not retreat". "To create the conditions for a lasting peace that will ensure that Kiev... more
DefenseNATO summit in Bucharest started
Two days of meetings to talk about the Ukrainian war, energy, security and Chinese challenges
The meeting of the foreign ministers of the member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) kicks off today in Bucharest, Romania . This is a high-level meeting that marks an essential... more
AirlinesAircraft. ITA Airways: Lufthansa executives in Rome
Two days of meetings to define privatisation
The top management of the German aviation group Lufthansa will be in Italy between today and tomorrow for a meeting with the managers of the air carrier ITA Airways. Some Expert Sessions would in fact... more
Civil defenseUkraine conflict: London sends military helicopters
British defense ministry confirms Sikorsky "Sea King"
The British Ministry of Defense today confirmed the first delivery to the Ukrainian armed forces of Sikorsky SH-3 HU5 "Sea King" military helicopters no longer in service with the Royal Air Force and the... more
AirportsFrom airport to a Greek natural park
The new life of a stopover in Athens built along the sea coast
The Ellinikon International Airport site in Athens, decommissioned in 2001, has been abandoned for nearly two decades. Weeds and rust sprout between the concrete, but thanks to the idea of the Sasaki architecture... more
AirlinesITA Airways: possible interest by the FS Group
The Government is probing concern of other Italian companies
An Italian investor would be interested in taking part to the privatization procedure of the national airline ITA Airways. It would be the Ferrovie dello Stato Group (FS). The Meloni Government is reportedly... more
AirportsAircraft transport and more. Italian strike next December 2
Workers of the maritime, railway and road sectors demonstrate
On December 2, 2022, the 24-hour general transport strike is triggered in Italy. To cross their arms workers in the maritime, railway, road and air sectors. All employees in the public and private sectors,... more
AirlinesITA Airways is looking for an Italian businessman
Government oriented to sell it to the Lufthansa Group supported by a national investor
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) is looking for a private Italian investor to proceed with the privatization of the national airline ITA Airways. This is a functional assessment for the creation... more
AirlinesITA Airways: MSC formalizes a turnaround
The Italian Government remains two interested parties: the Certares fund and the Lufthansa group
The multinational cargo and passenger transport company Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has officially communicated that it is out of the game for the privatization of the national air carrier ITA... more
DefenseUkrainian war: IAEA inspection in Zaporizhzhia
Ukrainian nuclear agency accuses the Russians of using the plant as a military base
A group of officials of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is currently in Ukraine on a mission to assess the safety conditions of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after the repeated bombings... more
Latest newsRussia-Ukraine: IAEA mission in Zaporizhzhia
Grossi: "Bombings dangerously close to a nuclear power plant"
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced today that a group of its officials will conduct a mission to Ukraine to assess the safety conditions of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, after... more
DefenseFirst US-Russia meeting
Moscow announcement: there will be no talk of Ukraine, face to face between intelligence chiefs
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Serghei Ryabkov announced today that a delegation from Russia and one from the United States will meet from November 29 to December 6 in Cairo, Egypt, as part of the bilateral... more
AccidentsFlight MH17 shot down: 3 life sentences
Dutch court upholds prosecutors' requests
A Dutch court of maximum security has sentenced to life imprisonment the 3 defendants found guilty of the shooting down of flight MH17 (Amsterdam-Kuala Lumpur), which took place on 17 July 2014 in Ukraine,... more
DefenseB-777/200 ER plane of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down by the Russians
The verdict pronounced by the judge of a Dutch court
Flight MH17 was shot down by a Russian missile fired from the city of Pervomaisk, in the Lugansk district, which at the time was under the control of pro-Russian separatist militants, which Moscow recently... more