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AirlinesFrance: excise duties on private planes rise
Presentation of the amendment on the 2023 finance law proposed by majority parliamentarians
The French government could increase the excise duty on fuel for private aircraft starting in 2023. It is a decision that, if it goes to port, would equate the tax on gasoline used for cars with that on... more
AirlinesWisk Aero presents new eVtol
The air taxi will present the prototype to the FAA to obtain the first certification
The US manufacturer Wisk Aero, has unveiled in the past few hours its new version of aero-taxi "Generation 6". These are self-driving electric aircraft with vertical take-off and landing (eVtol, Electric... more
Civil aviationItalian Enav: contract signed with Maldives Airports Company
The Group acquires a new customer
ENAV Group, through the subsidiary IDS AirNav, a reference global company in aviation information management systems, was awarded a contract with Maldives Airport Company (MACL) thus added to customer’s p... more
AirlinesITA Airways: tensions ahead of the BoD
12 October important board meeting: financial accounts and proxies in the center
An important meeting of the Board of Directors of the carrier ITA Airways will be held on 12 October, on the occasion of which a clash at the top of the company. This will be determined by the presence... more
AccidentsItaly: 21 years after the Milan-Linate Airport aircraft disaster
Today the National day not to forget the victims of the plane accidents
There was a thick fog on the morning of 8 October 2001 at the Milan-Linate airport. It was 8:10am. An ordinary day turned into a date to be circled in the calendar for years to come. Today we celebrate... more
Civil aviationAircraft services market to double in value by 2041
Growth will require an additional two million people in the sector
Airbus expects the services market to recover to pre pandemic levels in 2023 and to double in value over the next 20 years - from $95bn today to over $230bn in 2041, according to its latest Global Services... more
DefenseUkrainian war: death toll and wounded
According to Kiev, there are 61,330 victims among the Russian armed forces
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces today released the usual daily bulletin in which it specifies the losses inflicted on the Russians in these more than seven months of war, from 24 February... more
Finance and economyEU transport: amendments to the 2023 budget voted
Vuolo (FI): "Defense of peripheral areas as a priority to guarantee equal opportunities"
In the plenary meeting of the transport commission of the European Union today some amendments to the general budget 2023 were voted: these are proposals to have a fair policy in the transport sector,... more
AirlinesLot purchases six B-737 MAX airplanes
The Polish airline's fleet will rise to 12 units by the end of the month
The Polish carrier Lot Polish Airlines announced that it has signed an agreement with the leasing company Air Lease Corporation (Alc) for the long-term leasing of 6 B-737 MAX 8 aircraft, the smaller of... more
DefenseKorean Air-Airbus axis for military drones
Agreement to develop unmanned aircraft for use in the navy
The South Korean air carrier Korean Air and the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus Helicopters have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint development of military drone helicopters... more
AirlinesITA Airways: Certares meets the trade unions
Summit with Filt-Cgil, Uiltrasporti and Ugl TA next October 11
The US investment fund Certares, in exclusive negotiations with the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (Mef) for the acquisition of the majority of the Italian ITA Airways, is planning a series of... more
AirportsHow to avoid air chaos in Summer 2023
Theme at the center of the meeting between the protagonists of the sector at Eurocontrol headquarters
In view of the Summer of 2023, European air carriers and airport management companies have questioned how to put an end to the delays and cancellations of aircraft that caused numerous inconveniences between... more
AirlinesMAX 10 aircraft certification stalled
FAA's concern: approval subject to MAX 7 documentation
The US manufacturer Boeing predicts that it will not obtain certification to fly its new B-737 MAX 10 aircraft before Summer 2023. The reason is that the company must meet new safety requirements (especially... more
AirlinesITA Airways: the plan of the air carrier Delta Air Lines
In the talks on privatization, the American carrier aims to reduce fleet and fuel costs
The privatization of the flag carrier ITA Airways tickles the appetites of the US airline Delta Air Lines, which together with Air France and the American investment fund Certares, is conducting exclusive... more
AirlinesITA Airways: what has been discussed with the buyer
Sales, financial aspects, aircraft fleet expansion and new flight routes
The exclusive negotiation for the privatization of the national airline ITA Airways get into the thick of things. Yesterday the first meeting, which took place in Fiumicino, between the executive president... more
AirlinesChina Airlines finalized order for up to 24 Dreamliner airplanes
For 16 B-787/9 with options for eight additional jets
Boeing and China Airlines announced they have finalized an order for up to 24 B-787 Dreamliners, as the carrier invests in the fuel-efficient widebody to expand passenger and cargo operations. The deal... more
Civil aviationFirst flight of the "Seaglider" aircraft
The all-electric seaplane built by a US start-up
The "Seaglider" electric seaplane built by US start-up Regent successfully completed its first flight in recent days. For the occasion a 1:4 scale technology demonstrator was used, which took off and landed... more
AerospaceCristoforetti is in command of the ISS
The Italian astronaut will hold the reins of the International Space Station for a month
Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, 45, became commander of the International Space Station (ISS). Today at 3:35pm Italian time, the handover to the Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev took place, who... more
AirlinesITA Airways needs investments right away
Possible extension of negotiations with Certares to define details
The negotiation for the privatization of the flag carrier ITA Airways gets underway. Today the first meeting between the Italian managers and a large delegation of the consortium that presented the winning... more
Civil aviationFincantieri: "Viking Polaris" delivered
The second of two expedition vessels
Fincantieri has delivered in Søviknes (Norway) “Viking Polaris”, the second of two expedition vessels for Viking. “Viking Polaris”, as well as its sister ship “Viking Octantis”, delivered last year, ca... more
Civil aviation500th aircraft delivered in G-650 family
The airplane with 19 passengers is powered by twin RR engines
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the 500th G-650 and G-650ER customer delivery was made at its Appleton, Wisconsin, completions facility.Seats up to 19 passengers and powered by twin Rolls-Royce BR725... more
Civil aviationAircraft. The strikes in October in Italy
A nightmare week also for the transport and logistics sectors
October will be a hot month for the transport sector strikes: it starts with a nightmare Saturday for the air travel sector, but it will be a time to forget for various sectors (from logistics to the movement... more
AerospaceCollins Aerospace will develop new military technologies
British government's choice for IMU missile navigation sensors
Collins Aerospace, an aviation and defense specialist, has been awarded a government contract to develop military missile technology. The multi-million dollar contract is part of the UK's Weapons Sector... more
Civil aviationAircraft manufacturer Pilatus buys Skytech
US company will continue to maintain its autonomy
The Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has bought Skytech, an American company specializing in the sale and management of aircraft. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The American... more
AirlinesHow the Etihad-branded Alitalia air carrier failed
Court of Civitavecchia lodged the indictment decree for 15 former managers
The decree with which the Judge for preliminary investigations (Gip) of the Court of Civitavecchia, Francesco Filocamo, explaines the indictment of 15 former managers and former directors (2015-2017) of... more
DefenseFrench Navy takes delivery of first H-160 helicopter
For Search and Rescue missions -DATA SHEET
The French Navy has taken delivery of the first of six H-160 helicopters that will perform Search and Rescue (SAR) missions. The aircraft is part of the interim fleet that will be delivered by the partnership... more
AirlinesBoeing settles on B-737 Max plane crashes
It will pay 200 million dollars to the US Securities and Exchange Commission
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the federal body responsible for supervising the stock exchange, announced today that the Boeing Group, which operates in the aerospace and defense sectors,... more
AirlinesPutin to the Nation: the escape of the Russians by plane
Sold out tickets for flights and trains departing from Moscow
After the partial mobilization of Russian soldiers announced yesterday by President Vladimir Putin, thousands of Russian citizens tried to leave the country. Immediately after the words of the head of... more
CargoLoading system for outsized military cargo on Beluga airplane
Tested with a CH-53 medium-lift helicopte
Airbus Defence and Space has developed and tested a loading system to lift outsized military cargo into the Beluga A-300/600ST aircraft. The capability was successfully tested during a verification exercise... more
DefensePutin to the Nation (2) and world reactions
Macron: "He will not impose will by military means"
The partial mobilization announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin this morning sparked the first reactions from European and non-European political leaders. Words followed by those of the Russian... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Moscow announces separatist referendum
Vote from 23 to 27 September for annexation to Russia
The pro-Russian political authorities in the occupied territories of Ukraine have announced that referendums will be held later this month for the annexation of the republics of Donetsk and Luhansk to... more
Civil aviationPutin to the Nation: mobilization of reservists is underway
"The aim of the West is to destroy us. We will use all the means at our disposal"
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke in a televised speech addressed to the nation this morning. The head of the Kremlin declared a partial mobilization of military reserves throughout Russia. In addition,... more
HelicoptersUAM services in various countries in Latin America
Airbus extends collaboration with Ecocopter
Airbus and Ecocopter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to start collaborating on the launch of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) services across various countries in Latin America. This is a major... more
AirlinesITA Airways: how much the State will earn
Costs and revenues in the privatization of the national airline
The privatization of the national airline ITA Airways will be finalized after the elections on September 25th. The US investment fund Certares, commercially allied with the carriers Delta Air Lines and... more
AirportsSpain will abolish health checks for Covid-19
The measure will take effect from October or early November
Foreign travellers from countries outside the European Union and the States associated with the Schengen Agreement will no longer have to undergo health checks upon arrival in Spain, whether they use air... more
AirportsQueen Elizabeth II's funeral begins
One million people expected in London, police helicopters patrol the skies
The State funeral of Queen Elizabeth II is underway. One million people expected on the streets of London. Inside the Westminster Abbey where the funeral is celebrated there are currently about 2000 guests... more
AirlinesAlitalia: 14 indicted for bankruptcy
Preliminary hearing date set for May
The Judge for the preliminary hearing of the Italian Court of Civitavecchia identified the date of May 8 for the first appearance of the accused in the trial of the financial failure of the former national... more
AirlinesBoeing will resell B-737 Max aircraft destined for China
Over 100 airplanes still blocked by authorities after deadly disasters
The US aviation group Boeing has announced that it will seek to resell the 100 B-737 Max aircraft initially intended for Chinese carriers to other airlines. This is a decision dictated by the need to unblock... more
HelicoptersThe Brazilian armed forces acquire H-125 helicopters
For training of the Navy and Air Force
The Brazilian armed forces, through the Combat Aircraft Programme Coordinating Committee (COPAC), have acquired 27 single engine H-125 helicopters to boost the training capacity of the Brazilian Navy and... more
AirportsHeathrow Airport cancels air links
Decision to limit noise on days of mourning for Queen death
London-Heathrow Airport is canceling some air links to reduce noise pollution in these days of national mourning for the death of Queen Elizabeth II. For example, yesterday the airport's operation was... more
DefenseSummit in Samarkand with Xi and Putin
United by will to question the presumed Western domination of the world
The summit of the political leaders of the countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which is held in the city of Samarkand, in Uzbekistan, is starting in these hours. There is great anticipation... more
AirlinesTap Portugal airline towards privatization
Talks started months ago: Air France-KLM and Lufthansa in the race
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa aircraft groups are competing to take over 50% of the Portuguese national airline Tap Air Portugal. The negotiation is coordinated by the Lusitanian government which wants... more
Civil aviationBrussels buys 10 firefighting planes
Announcement today in Strasbourg: three helicopters are among the purchases
The European Union has announced that it will purchase 10 new amphibious aircraft and 3 additional firefighting helicopters to complete the fleet that fights tens of thousands of fires across the Old Continent... more
AirportsTwo planes carrying migrants seized
Organization used them to transport them from Turkey to Italy and Europe
The Belgian Police seized two aircraft worth a total of 426,000 euros as they were illegally used to transport migrants, mainly of Kurdish or Iraqi origin, from Turkey to get them to Italy and other European... more
AirlinesToday the procession for Elizabeth II
Airspace lockdown occurs between 1:50 pm and 3:40 pm local time
This afternoon the procession that will accompany Queen Elizabeth II 's coffin from Buckingham Palace, her residence for 70 years, to Westminster Hall, where from today to Sunday the coffin will remain... more
AirlinesGermany sells its stake in Lufthansa
A 9.9% of the capital put on the market for over 1 billion euros
The German Government has sold its stake in the Lufthansa national airline group to private investors. This is a volume of shares equal to 9.9%, held since Summer 2020, which was placed on the market and... more
AirlinesITA Airways: the steps of privatization
A preliminary agreement is expected not before the end of October
A preliminary agreement between the Ministry of Economy and Finance (Mef) and the Certares fund (with the carriers Air France and Delta Air Lines) for the purchase and sale of the majority of the capital... more
HelicoptersSavback Helicopters announces new Commercial Director
Fredrik Bergman, effective immediately
Savback Helicopters announced the appointment of Fredrik Bergman as Commercial Director, effective immediately. He will lead public sector customer liaison and sales in the Nordics for the company’s e... more
IndustryFincantieri at the celebration of the arrival in Qatar of corvette and OPV
The Group has also inaugurated its offices in Doha; the units will soon be in service
The arrival in Qatar of the “Al Zubarah” corvette and the OPV – Offshore Patrol Vessel “Musherib”, built at the integrated military shipyard of Riva Trigoso and Muggiano, was celebrated with a ceremon... more
Latest newsUkrainian war: 53,300 Russian soldiers killed
The calculation of the armed forces of Kiev, UN records 13 million refugees
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine communicated in the last few hours the data regarding the Russian losses in these more than six months of war. According to Kiev, about 53,300 soldiers... more