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AirlinesJapan Airlines and IndiGo launch code-sharing partnership
From next December 16th, agreement subject to government approval
Japan’s national carrier Japan Airlines (JAL) and India’s low-cost carrier IndiGo have today announced the launch of a code-sharing partnership, starting December 16. The partnership will offer customers enh... more
AirlinesSustainability: IAG announces e-SAF agreement with Infinium, an Electrofuel Supplier
Counsell: "We are on track to reach our 10% SAF target by 2030"
International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) purchasing agreement with e-SAF electrofuel producer Infinium, which plans to supply the UK market with power-to-liquid... more
Civil aviationItalian Minister Tajani (2). Second day of G7 work in Fiuggi-Anagni (Lazio Region)
Opened with a discussion on Ukraine in the presence of his counterpart Andrij Sybiha
The second day of the G7 ministerial meeting opens today with a discussion on Ukraine in the presence of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha.The work will then continue with a focus on the Indo-Pacific,... more
Airports"Aci Innovate", event on airport innovation kicks off in Rome-Fiumicino
Hosted by AdR; seven key topics on the agenda
This week, the global community of airport innovators, start‑ups, visionary thinkers, researchers and top tech minds gathers at Rome Fiumicino Airport for AIRPORTS INNOVATE 2024. The conference, organised j... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways announces ten new routes in one day
They join the three destinations already revealed for 2025
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, today announced the launch of ten new destinations from 2025. Part of the its expansion programme, this announcement delivers on the promise... more
AirlinesEmirates unveils new A-380 aircraft livery
On the occasion of a football event
Emirates, the Official Airline Partner and Principal Partner of AC Milan, has revealed a new livery for its A-380 aircraft, featuring the club’s distinctive colours, to celebrate the 125th anniversary o... more
Civil aviationCommercial airline pilots: Argentina removes age limits
The measure "reflects the trend observed in civil aviation regulations of various countries"
While in the United States a group of senators is asking for an increase in the retirement age of airline pilots, Argentina, with Resolution 516/2024 which updates the Regulation published today by its... more
AccidentsB-737/400 cargo plane crashes near Vilnius Airport, Lithuania
At the origin, it seems, a pilot-tower communication error. One victim and one seriously injured
Residential building with 13 inhabitants on fire: tragedy narrowly avoided. The aircraft, operated by Swiftair on behalf of DHL, had taken off from Leipzig airport more
AirlinesGatwick (2). The terminal has also reopened to passengers
The post on X confirms it
The London-Gatwick Airport company has published a post on X that confirms: "The earlier security alert has now been resolved and cleared by police. The South Terminal is reopening to staff and will be... more
Civil aviationSolarig Spain invests €1.15 billion to produce SAF aviation fuel
New plant in Teruel, Aragon, with capacity of over 75,000 tons per year
Equivalent to 33,000 flight connections between Zaragoza and London (considering a 50% sustainable fuel mix) more
AirlinesLOT Polish Airlines adds Malta to its European route network
Inaugural flight in April 2025 four times a week
LOT Polish Airlines, a member of Star Alliance, is continuing the expansion of its European route network and will start serving Malta from Spring 2025. Following the inaugural flight on 16th April 2025,... more
AirportsAdP: works of the On CloudNine+ project at Bari's Airport
A two-day events concluded today at "Karol Wojtyla"
A two-day events concluded today at Bari's "Karol Wojtyla" Airport, bringing together aviation experts, industry leaders, and airport representatives from across Europe. The events focused on the urgent... more
Civil aviation2023 among the five worst years for wildfires in Europe
According to a Commission report shows it
Last year, Europe, the Middle East and Africa suffered some of the worst wildfires since 2000. According to the Forest Fires 2023 report, published this week by the Commission's Joint Research Centre,... more
AirportsLondon-Gatwick Airport South Terminal evacuated
As a precaution for safety reasons
Brief. The management company of London-Gatwick airport informs in a post on X that "A large part of the South Terminal has been evacuated as a precaution while we continue to investigate a security incident.During... more
AirlinesEuropean aviation sector calls for dedicated industrial strategy
To help achieve Net‑Zero by 2050
The European aviation industry has sent an open letter to the EU institutions and Member States urging them to prioritise aviation's decarbonisation through a dedicated Industrial Strategy as part of the... more
AirlinesTAP: the growth of the carrier in Brazil continues also from Italy
The news that marked 2024
TAP, during an event held in Rome in recent days, reiterated the strong bond that ties it to the South American country. The occasion was also for the Portuguese air carrier to highlight the innovations... more
AirlinesAircraft. Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo, new strategic partnership
The collaboration has already seen the movement of approximately 2,400 tons of goods since October 1st
Qatar Airways Cargo announced on Tuesday the launch of a new strategic partnership with MASkargo, a cargo carrier subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group. The partnership, inaugurated by Qatar Airways Cargo... more
AirlinesACI EUROPE addresses key challenges for aviation in Türkiye
With spirit of collaboration, the DG Jankovec meets the Turkish Transport Minister Uraloğlu
ACI EUROPE today engaged with the government of Türkiye to review and address the challenges faced by the country in sustainably developing air connectivity to further contribute to its economy and global... more
Airports155th IATA Slot Conference underway in Singapore
Global meeting attracting delegates, airlines, sponsors, exhibitors, and over 300 airports
The IATA Slot Conference (SC), currently underway in Singapore (19-22 November 2024), is a meeting that attracts over 1,300 delegates, representing over 300 airports with limited capacity and more than... more
AirportsCOP29: 600 airports now certified for carbon management globally
On the occasion of its side‑event co‑hosted by ACI EUROPE and Baku Airport
On the occasion of the COP29 side‑event co‑hosted by ACI EUROPE and Heydar Aliyev International Airport, the global airport industry marked a new milestone on its accelerated journey to decarbonisation. More than... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: winds of change, challenges and consolidation of airlines in Europe
Iata, Walsh: regulatory delays and excesses slow down progress and mergers
During the "Wings of Change Europe" event in Rome (20-21 November 2024), the Director General of IATA (International Air Transport Association), Willie Walsh, expressed his disappointment at the delay... more
AirlinesYesterday the first test flight for the A-321LR aircraft with Icelandair livery
Part of the testing process; this first example will be delivered in the coming weeks - GALLERY
On November 19, 2024 marked a significant moment for Icelandair with the initial test flight of its first A-321LR, registration TF-IAA, at Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport, located in the Airbus assembly complex.... more
AirportsSingapore-Japan cooperation on air safety and connectivity
Deepening collaboration on Saf fuels, ATM, innovation, Uas and Aam
At the third Singapore-Japan Aviation Cooperation Dialogue, co-chaired by Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) Director General Han Kok Juan and Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) Senior Deputy... more
Civil aviationElt Group at "Berlin Security Conference" (November 19 and 20)
The Company, in Germany for more than 40 years, confirms its willingness to strengthen industrial cooperation in this Country
ELT Group is participating in the "Berlin Security Conference", one of the largest European security and defence policy events, that takes place on the 19th and 20th November appreciating the importance... more
AccidentsCessna 172-M Skyhawk airplane crashes in Slovenia, killing three
The tragedy occurred yesterday morning, probably caused by fog or ice
Three people were killed in Slovenia yesterday, on Sunday 17 November, shortly before noon, when a Cessna 172-M Skyhawk aircraft, registration S5-DLM, crashed near the village of Gančani, in the north-eastern... more
Civil aviationAtr halts development of Stol variant of -42/600S aircraft
It will focus its efforts on further increasing the competitiveness of its current portfolio
Following an extensive market analysis and in light of the persistent tensions in its supply chain, ATR has decided to focus its efforts on further increasing the competitiveness of its current product... more
AirlinesSpain: Vueling and Barça Women present the football team's new plane
A-320 interior and livery inspired by players' careers
The Blaugrana team will inaugurate the aircraft this Saturday, on the occasion of the match against Real Madrid more
Civil aviationCirrus SR: Canadian Certification Green Light for G7 and G2+ Vision Jet Series
Tcca Approval strengthens Us Industry Presence in Region -VIDEO
The Cirrus SR, G7 Series and G2+ Vision Jets have successfully achieved Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) certification. The documentation confirms that Cirrus aircraft meet the rigorous regulatory... more
AirlinesRwandAir and Euroairlines Group sign a strategic agreement
For worldwide distribution of their routes
The African airline RwandAir has signed an agreement with Euroairlines Group to improve the distribution of its more than 30 domestic and international routes. The Rwandan company, based in Kigali, offers... more
Civil aviation"Bahrain Airshow 2024" opens with aircraft debut
The seventh edition, which started yesterday, continues until tomorrow
The seventh edition of the "Bahrain International Airshow" ("Bias) 2024 (November 13-15) opened yesterday morning at Sakhir Air Base. Over 125 different types of aircraft will be on display during the... more
AirlinesVietnam Airlines aims to order 50 narrow-body airliners by 2025: RFP already issued
The Request for Proposal is open to all, says CEO Le Hong Ha. Boeing has "already had a great proposal"
Vietnam Airlines has announced issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to purchase 50 narrow-body airplanes in 2025. Although the company expressed interest in Boeing’s 737 Max last year and struck a preliminary d... more
AirlinesAeroitalia to expand its international network from Rome
Adding a city in Czechia in early Spring of 2025
Aeroitalia, the fastest growing Italian airline, has opened the sales today for a new twice weekly frequency service (every Thursday and Sunday) between Rome-Fiumicino and the city of Brno, Czech Republic.Operations... more
AirlinesBoeing maxi-order: 40+40 B-737/8 aircraft from Avia Solutions Group
Supplier Acmi pushes for greater wet leasing to reorient industry paradigm
Boeing and Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) supplier, announced in these hours the first direct order with the industry for 40 B-737/8 airplanes, w... more
CargoBoeing: air cargo traffic to double by 2043
Global freighter fleet to grow to 3,900 airplanes over the next 20 years
With a strong air cargo market exceeding pre-pandemic levels, Boeing [NYSE: BA] forecasts continued long-term growth, saying air cargo traffic will increase by an average of 4% per year through 2043. These... more
Civil aviationThe Italian President CoM Meloni at COP29 in Baku
In her speech this morning relaunches the nuclear: "it can change the card on the table" -VIDEO
The Italian President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, delivered a speech this morning at the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), in Baku,... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa. Italian Mef sends corrections to Brussels
No changes to the economic conditions already agreed upon
Now the final approval of the European Commission to proceed with the closing of the operation more
AirlinesNegotiations between Lufthansa and ITA Airways are progressing
Potential deal between two airlines nears completion
Significant steps are being taken towards closing an agreement between the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and Lufthansa for the German aviation giant's potential investment in ITA Airways.... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines: Ana Holdings, first half results April 1-September 30
Operating revenue at approximately €6.6 billion. Financial forecasts revised
Ana Holdings (“Ana Hd”) has announced its results for the first half of the fiscal year 2024-25 (April 1-September 30, 2024), which show operating revenue of 1,099.5 billion yen (approximately €6.6 billi... more
AirlinesPlanes and carriers: flydubai and Batik Air announce strategic interline agreement
Seamless connectivity between the UAE, Malaysia and beyond
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, and Batik Air Malaysia have announced in these hours an interline agreement that will offer flydubai passengers access to more than 40 destinations across Batik Air’s n... more
AirportsMajor works at Singapore-Changi Airport: USD 2.2 billion on the table
Work spread over six years while waiting for Terminal 5 in the mid-30s. Increases coming
Work is underway soon at Changi Airport, Singapore's main airport, the world's thirteenth busiest in passenger traffic, and one of the most important in Southeast Asia. Changi Airport Group (CAG) has announced... more
Civil aviationUkraine terminates air transport deal with Iran
But the measure will have little impact on an airspace already closed to civil aviation since 2022
The Ukrainian government has cancelled the bilateral air transport agreement with Iran, signed in Tehran on July 9, 1993. This was announced in recent days by the permanent representative of the Ukrainian... more
AirlinesEgyptAir in legal trouble over tea
Passenger burns during turbulence, files lawsuit, demands millions in damages
A US citizen has filed a lawsuit seeking $5 million in damages from EgyptAir, claiming that she suffered burns caused by spilling boiling hot tea while on an international flight. The incident occurred... more
Civil aviationAirbus appoints Valerio Moro as Head of Italy from December
He will be able to count on the support of Serafino D'Angelantonio Head of Public Affairs
Airbus has appointed Valerio Moro as Head of Industry in Italy, effective December 1st, 2024, as part of its strategy to strengthen the company and support its growth in Italy.He brings ten years of experience... more
AerospaceLeonardo Board of Directors approves 9M 2024 results
Statements by CEO and General Manager Roberto Cingolani
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the 2024 first nine months results.“The economic-financial performance o... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm 3Q2024 results
Drop recorded due to lower tourist influx for Paris Olympics
The Air France-KLM Group has recorded a 13% annual decline in net profit, closing the third quarter of 2024 with 824 million euros. The Franco-Dutch company attributes this decline to the lower influx... more
AirlinesWizz Air faces financial challenges in 1H2025
Profits fall despite revenue and passenger growth
In the first half of the 2025 fiscal year, Wizz Air showed a mixed financial performance, characterized by a decrease in profits and modest growth in revenues and passenger numbers. Financial details reveal... more
AirlinesEmirates Group: positive half-year results in the airline sector
Budget growth despite global challenges
Emirates Group closed the first half of its fiscal year with a net profit of $2.8 billion, marking a slight increase of 1% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. Revenue reached $19.3... more
AirlinesCJ EU: General Court dismsisses an action brought by Wizz Air to aid (2 millions) by Romania to airline Tarom
In order to provide compensation for the damage suffered owing to the COVID-19 pandemic
On 3 February 2022, Romania notified the Commission of individual aid of almost € 2 million, in the form of a capital injection, for the Romanian airline TAROM. The aid was financed from the general b... more
Civil aviationJapan: Toyota and Joby complete first eVtol air taxi flight
The electric aircraft is designed to carry a pilot and four passengers at speeds of up to 200 mph
Toyota Motor Corporation and Joby Aviation, a company developing EVtol air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced the completion of Joby’s first international exhibition flight which took p... more
Civil aviationPlanes and airlines: Tap restores flights to Manaus
Portuguese carrier reconnects Europe with Amazon on A-321neo
TAP Air Portugal resumed flights to Manaus, the capital of the Brazilian State of Amazonas, on Monday. Flight TP51, which left Lisbon at 10:35 am, arrived at Manaus' Eduardo Gomes International Airport... more