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AirportsItaly. Cagliari Airport: the crux of the Court of Auditors
Judges believe that the Privatization should be linked to a public tender procedure
The creation of a single-managed Sardinian airport network would be tied to a public procedure, according to what the Italian Court of Auditors said months ago. It is necessary to keep this in mind now... more
AirlinesSouth Italy. Salerno airport inaugurated
Salvini (Transport): "The airport system will bring thousands of jobs to the area"
The Campania airport of Salerno-Costa d'Amalfi returned to operation today after years of closure. This morning, Thursday 11 July 2024, a plane landed from Milan-Malpensa airport (flight EJU3609) and operated... more
AirlinesItaly. Sardinia air transport: "Stop municipal boarding tax"
Regional councilor Truzzu (FdI) announces presentation of motion
The municipal surcharge introduced at various airports for the boarding of passengers in Italy remains among the most discussed issues in the air transport sector. A political controversy that fuels parochialism... more
AirportsItaly. 49% of 2i Airports to Asterion
The sales procedure was launched at the end of 2023
The Spanish fund Asterion Industrial Partners, an investment management company specializing in European infrastructure, would have been awarded a 49% share of the italian holding 2i Aeroporti. The stake... more
AirportsItaly: tourism at +12% in Summer
The estimates of the International Tourism Exchange (Bit)
In the Summer, traffic at Italian airports deriving from international air connections should record a +12% in arrivals: a sector driven by long-haul flights from the United States (+14%) and medium-haul... more
AirlinesUnmanned shuttles at New York airport
Service currently free will be active starting from mid-July
Unmanned shuttles arrive at "John Fitzgerald Kennedy" international airport in New York. The new vehicles will allow passengers to reach the various terminals of the US airport after leaving their car... more
Civil aviationSaudi Arabia orders four additional A-330 MRTT airplanes
To carry out air-to-air refuelling and transport missions -DATA SHEET
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has ordered four additional A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Royal Saudi Arabia Air Force (RSAF). The first of these aircraft will enter into conversion... more
AirportsItaly. Challenger 3500 aircraft on display in Olbia
The Canadian aircraft manufacturer European tour
A life-size model of the Bombardier Challenger 3500 palne will remain on display throughout the summer at Olbia-Costa Smeralda General Aviation Airport in Italy. It was announced by the Canadian aircraft... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo appoints a Head of Global Markets
The airline strengthens overall sales with new management position
Effective 15 July, Anand Kulkarni will assume the newly created position of Head of Global Markets at Lufthansa Cargo. In this role, he will lead and manage the sales regions and the Digital Sales department... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: the weight on the stock market of ex-Alitalia
The sword of Damocles of summaries hangs over the wedding, but the title has a positive trend
The marriage with the Italian carrier ITA Airways had a beneficial impact on the share price performance of the German aviation group Lufthansa. However, some questions remain on issues that do not provide... more
AirportsSalerno Airport: positive effects on companies
Territory company managers welcome reopening
The return to operation of the Italian airport of Salerno-Costa d'Amalfi will have positive effects on the local economy. The Chamber of Commerce of the Campania city has reiterated this several times... more
AirportsItaly. Gorizia Airport will be an arena for concerts
Work is expected to begin in the next few weeks and conclude in May
Concerts for over 100,000 people at the "Amedeo Duca d'Aosta" Italian airport in Gorizia. This is the objective of the airport's redevelopment plan. The works, worth 2.5 million euros, should begin in... more
AirportsAirport strike in Paris
Scheduled for Wednesday 17 July 2024
A 24-hour national transport strike has been proclaimed in France for Wednesday 17 July 2024. The protest comes, not surprisingly, just nine days before the start of the Paris Olympic Games, which will... more
Civil aviationAirbus aircraft: orders and deliveries in June
The short statement issued by the company
Airbus' commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for the month of June 2024. June 2024 deliveries: 67 deliveries to 40 customersJune 2024 gross orders: 732024 deliveries to date: 323 deliveries to... more
AirlinesBrussels-Lufthansa tug-of-war
In-depth investigation launched into alleged State aid during the pandemic
An investigation has been started by the European Commission to reconstruct the process that led Brussels to give the green light to the six billion euro recapitalization granted by Berlin to the national... more
AirlinesGenoa Airport: members evaluate new shared project
MSC ready to take over 15% stake
The fate of the Italian "Cristoforo Colombo" airport in Sestri will be decided in July. In fact, the maritime group Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) recently made an offer for the acquisition of a... more
AirportsPalermo Airport: 18 million euros arriving
Allocation announced by the Region to improve terminals
Thanks to the Italian Development and Cohesion Fund (FSC, Fondo per lo sviluppo e la coesione), the future of the "Falcone-Borsellino" international airport of Palermo-Punta Raisi will be bright. The Sicily... more
AirportsItalian Enav participates at "Ifis 2024" exhibition
Event scheduled from 8 to 12 July in Japan
The Italian flight assistance company (Enav), a public company that provides services to civil air navigation in the airspace under Italian jurisdiction, together with its subsidiary IdS AirNav, which... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS interviews Ivan Viglietti on ITA-Lufthansa
Italian secretary of Uiltrasporti union on hiring, potential, and new board - VIDEO
Brussels has authorized the sale of 41% of the Italian airline ITA Airways to Lufthansa. It is considered the merger of the year. A new global aviation giant is born. For the privatization of the Italian... more
AirlinesCatania's Airport (Sicily). Etna volcano: today suspended arrivals and departures
The flight activities may resume in the afternoon
Sac (Catania's Airport management company) announces that due to the eruptive activity of Mount Etna and the simultaneous emission of volcanic ash into the atmosphere, the Crisis Unit has ordered the closure... more
AirlinesITA Airways: these are all the news
Low-cost carrier does not rule out EU appeal against Italian-German marriage
New international connections, more planes, greater attention to sustainable fuels, further hiring, a more precious loyalty program. According to many aviation industry experts, these are some of the effects... more
AirportsAci Europe (2) confirms Armando Brunini as its President
A second term for the CEO of SEA Milan Airports
The European airport trade association, ACI EUROPE, yesterday elected Armando Brunini for a second term as its President.CEO of SEA Milan Airports he was reconfirmed in his position during ACI EUROPE’s 3... more
AirportsACI EUROPE reveals "Best Airport Award winners" for 2024
Digital, Eco, HR, Partner and Best (with its five sizes)
The annual ACI EUROPE Best Airport Award winners were announced yesterday during the event of the 34th ACI EUROPE Annual Congress and General Assembly, taking place in Istanbul, Türkiye, hosted by iGA... more
AirlinesSouth Italy. Italian Government will inaugurate Salerno Airport
On 11 July first flight operated by a low-cost carrier to France
Positive outcome for the test flight, the evacuation tests and the meeting in the Prefecture on the viability for the imminent opening of the Italian "Costa d'Amalfi" airport of Salerno-Pontecagnano. Preparations... 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
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
AirlinesAirport security: 100 ml rule on liquids remains
EU Transport Commissioner answers a parliamentary act
The maximum limit of 100 milliliters on liquids that passengers can put in their hand luggage when travelling by plane remains. The European Commission announced this in recent days and does not plan to... 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
AirlinesItaly. Salerno Airport ten days before reopening
Work continues to strengthen services and expand the airport
Ten days: the countdown begins amid smiles for the imminent reopening of the Italian "Costa d'Amalfi" airport of Salerno-Pontecagnano (Campania Region). On 11 July 2024 the infrastructure will be back... 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
AirportsIATA: Spanish Government should adopt ecological commission’s recommendations
To promote the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in the Country
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the approval of a non-binding legislative proposal to the Spanish government to promote the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in... 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
AirlinesThirty years after the fiist fatal accident on an A-330 plane
Appointment in the theater to remember the Alitalia pilot Alberto Nassetti
Thirty years have passed since the first fatal accident of an A-330 aircraft. It was June 30, 1994. That day the Italian pilots Alberto Nassetti and Pier Paolo Racchetti were in Toulouse, at the factories... 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
AirportsRoof of an Indian airport collapses: victims and injured
Heavy rains would likely have caused structural failure
A part of the roof collapses inside Terminal-1 of the "Indira Gandhi" international airport in New Delhi. Numerous cars damaged. It happened this morning at dawn, around 5:30 local time. The toll from... 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