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Civil aviationEuropean Parliament (2): Roberta Metsola re-elected as President
With 562 votes in the first round, until 2027; third femal in this role
On Tuesday, MEPs re-elected Roberta Metsola (EPP, MT) as President of the European Parliament until 2027, with 562 votes in the first round.She won the election in the first round of voting, where she... more
Civil defenseBosnia rejects firefighting aid from Serbia
It relies on armed forces fleet due to growing tension between countries
The government of Bosnia and Herzegovina would not have authorized the use of fire-fighting helicopters made available by Serbia. The reason? The growing tension between the two countries. Meanwhile, several... more
AirlinesMigrant trafficking: Ghadames Air manager arrested
Libyan prosecutor against air carrier: "It transported passengers to the USA"
A top manager of the Libyan airline Ghadames Airlines has been arrested. According to the indictment, the man was involved in a system that allowed passengers to illegally enter the United States. This... 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
AerospaceAriane 6 (2): Europe's new rocket powers into space
The next one is planned for launch this year on its first commercial flight
Europe's new heavy-lift rocket, Ariane 6, made its inaugural flight from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana at 16:00 local time on 9 July (+4 20:00 time BST, +5 21:00 time CEST).It is the latest in Europe's... more
AerospaceAvio: Ariane 6 maiden flight
Placing into orbit multiple payloads
The Ariane 6 launcher has successfully completed its maiden flight from the French Guiana Space Centre, placing into orbit multiple payloads. Avio is partner of the Ariane 6 program providing the solid... more
DefenseRussia would have foiled the theft of a plane
At the center of the action in Kiev is a Tupolev TU-22M3 nuclear bomber
Ukraine reportedly tried in vain to recruit a Russian military pilot to steal a strategic bomber from Moscow. This was announced today by the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation, better... more
DefensePlanes, drones and helicopters for the start of the Olympics
The event in France from Friday 26 July to Sunday 11 August 2024
About ten drones and helicopters and hundreds of cameras. Everything is ready for the opening ceremony of the next 2024 Olympic Games which will be held in France from Friday 26 July to Sunday 11 August.... 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
AerospaceAirbus awarded German Armed Forces prime contract for military communications satellite system
Its value amounts to €2.1 billion
Germany’s armed forces, the Bundeswehr, has awarded Airbus the SATCOMBw 3 prime contract for the next generation secure military satellite system which includes geostationary satellites as well as ground s... 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
DefenseItaly will have a new tank
Rome-Berlin agreement on new generation land vehicles
Agreement between Italy and Germany for the development of new generation military land vehicles. The industrial and technological synergy between two of the main European companies involves the creation... 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
HelicoptersBoeing delivers first CH-47F Block II "Chinook" helicopter to US Army
It is one of up to 465 in its fleet that will be modernized to the new configuration
In support of ongoing US Army modernization efforts, Boeing delivered the first CH-47F Block II "Chinook" helicopter. The aircraft is one of up to 465 in the Army’s fleet that will be modernized to th... 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
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
DefenseThe Indra Group brand is born
Murtra (President): "We value core business defense, air traffic, space and IT"
Indra Group is born: it is a brand focused on the institutional and corporate fields through which the Indra technology company aims to strengthen the commercial positioning of the two main brands: Indra... more
DefenseEU appointments: divided on security and defence
Tajani: "For Italy we ask for a vice president and an important commission"
Prime ministers and presidents of the 27 member states of the European Union will take their seats around the table for the European Council meeting in Brussels at 2pm today, Thursday 27 June 2024. The... more
DefenseNATO has new leadership
Mark Rutte's appointment made official: who he is and what he has done
The official confirmation has arrived. The over thirty member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have appointed Mark Rutte as the new secretary general of the Atlantic Alliance. His... 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
AirlinesItaly. Bologna Airport: 550 kilos of goods seized
Illegal cosmetics and medicines intercepted by authorities
Over 550 kilos of cosmetics and illegal medicine seized at the "Guglielmo Marconi" Italian airport in Bologna-Panigale. This is the result of a series of control operations recently carried out by the... more
AirlinesFire near a plane at London-Heathrow
Flames destroy passenger boarding ladder - VIDEO
Moments of panic at London-Heathrow international airport. An airport vehicle caught fire while it was near an A-320 aircraft operated by the flag airline British Airways, parked at Terminal 5. The flames... more
AirlinesItaly. Venice airport: stewardess injured by passenger
Police intervention against annoying traveller who had forgotten his boarding pass
A passenger attacked and injured a hostess at the "Marco Polo" Italian airport of Venice-Tessera. It all arose from an argument between the airport employee and the traveller, who forgot to print the boarding... more
Civil aviationItaly. Grottaglie: work drops on Boeing fuselages
Fim Cisl: "Possible 4-month redundancy fund and worker mobility until 2025"
Repercussions in Italy due to problems regarding the safety of planes made by the US Boeing Group. The slowdown in aircraft production imposed by the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has... more
Civil aviationUSA: federal prosecutor against Boeing
By July 7, the US Department of Justice will have to decide whether to initiate a criminal prosecution
The American Boeing Group could soon be involved in a criminal action started by the American government to compensate the families of the victims of the two plane crashes in 2018 and 2019, when two 737... more
AirlinesUSA: Delta airline in the eye of the storm
Four incidents reported in two days fuel questions about safety
Four airline incidents in 48 hours: this is what happened on board four flights operated by the US company Delta Air Lines. The events occurred last week, and were detailed by the local media. Episodes... more
AirlinesUkrainian war: EU puts 5 billion on security
Signing of the agreement expected today on the sidelines of the European Council
The European Union has created an Assistance Fund for Ukraine with a budget of 5 billion euros for 2024. This is a move that falls within the framework of initiatives envisaged by the European Peace Facility... more
DefenseItaly will start military exercises with Japan and Australia
Crosetto (Defence minister) confirms joint development of the Gcap aircraft in 2035
Lockheed Martin F-35 planes of the Italian Air Force and the "Cavour" aircraft carrier will participate in a joint military exercise with armed forces of Japan and Australia in 2024. This is a move that... more
Civil aviationCriminal action requested against Boeing
United States may reopen the dossier on fatal plane crashes in 2018 and 2019
The US Department of Justice could start criminal proceedings against the American manufacturer Boeing for the fatal plane crashes of 2018 and 2019. These are the two B-737 Max crashes in Indonesia and... more
IndustrySchiebel opens facility in France
To strengthen its European footprint
The Schiebel Group is strengthening its European footprint by establishing Schiebel Aéronaval SAS in Toulon, France.The CAMCOPTER S-100 has been in service with the French Ministry of Armed Forces since... more
Civil aviationMark Rutte appointed to NATO summit
Former president of the EU council is the new secretary general
Mark Rutte is the new secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). His appointment should be formalized during a summit to be held in Washington from 9 to 11 July 2024. The current... more
DefenseTensions skyrocketing between China and Taiwan
Published photos of a Chinese nuclear submarine that emerged in the waters of the Strait
The alarm regarding a Chinese military submarine that emerged in the Taiwan Sea has been confirmed, or rather not denied. This is what is reported in the comment made today by the Taipei Ministry of Defense... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Mattarella visits Moldova
"Support for Kiev without giving in"; Putin flies to North Korea
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea today. In these hours the Italian president, Sergio Mattarella, is on an official visit to Moldova, a country that is trying to join the European... more
HelicoptersBelgium chooses H-145M helicopter
For Armed Forces and Federal Police -DATA SHEET
The Kingdom of Belgium will procure 15 multi-role H-145M helicopters for the army and two units plus three options for the Federal Police. The contract was signed between the NATO Support and Procurement... more
AirportsItalian G7 Summit, stress test passed
Success for the Apulian airport system in Brindisi, Grottaglie, Bari and Sevelletri
Success for the Apulian airport system. The Italian G7 Summit, which was held from 13 to 15 June 2024, was a stress test that ended in the best possible way for the organizers. An orchestra made up of... more
DefenseUkrainian war: report of Switzerland peace summit
Italian President Mattarella visits the eastern flank of NATO Moldova and Romania
There are 78 countries in favor, 15 are non-signatories. This is what emerges from the final joint document with which the world summit for Russian-Ukrainian peace, held in Switzerland, ended yesterday.... more
AirportsItalian AMI. "Frecce Tricolori" planes landed in Canada
The "Nat 24" tour of North America is underway; return after over 30 years -PHOTO
Having left last June 10th from the Rivolto air base (Udine), after a transfer that lasted over four days and which included several technical stops in the Netherlands, Scotland, Iceland, Greenland and... more
Civil aviationArtificial intelligence reforms aviation
This technoloy is already implemented in airports and on board aircraft for some years
From the plane that lands and takes off on its own to remote traffic control: utopia and reality are the two extreme poles of what artificial intelligence can do. Today this technology is implemented at... more
DefenseG7 Summit (3): support for US plan for Gaza
This is what emerges from drafts of the final joint declaration circulated in the media
The final declaration of the G7 Summit will reiterate the seven countries' support for the peace plan for Gaza outlined by the Biden administration and supported by the United Nations Security Council.... more
Civil aviationG7 Summit (2): 50 billions in aid to Ukraine
Fund will use frozen Russian assets as collateral for military and humanitarian supplies
A 50 billion dollar loan to be allocated to Ukraine. It is one of the first agreements reached by world political leaders gathered in recent days in Borgo Egnazia, Puglia, for the G7 Summit which will... more
DefenseG7 Summit: US-Ukraine agreement on NATO
Mattarella: "By supporting Kiev's independence, we defend coexistence between nations"
Ten-year security agreement signed between Ukraine and the United States. The presidents of the two countries, the American Joe Biden and the Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky, signed the document on the sidelines... more
AirportsG7 Puglia: safety mechanism launched
Some restrictions are already in force and will end on Sunday 16 June
A series of restrictions on the ground and in the Italian airspace in force from tomorrow until 15 June 2024 during the days of the G7 Summit, during which events will take place with the heads of state... more
AirlinesUK: 100ml limit reintroduced at airports
Harper (transport): "Temporary measure, in due course we will establish its revocation"
UK airports will still maintain the 100ml limit on liquids you can bring on board the plane. The goal was to raise the limit to two liters in all airports in the country by 2024. This should have happened... more
AerospaceElt Group at "ILA Berlin" (June 5-9)
The Company, in Germany for more than 40 years, is ready for its consolidation in this national market
ELT Group is participating in "ILA Berlin", the international aerospace event ongoing this year from 5 to 9 June. For more than 70 years, ELT Group has been a world leader in Electronic Defense Systems.... more
Fair and showsGerman Ministry of Interior orders up to 44 H-225 helicopters
For its Federal Police; deliveries to start in 2029
The German Ministry of the Interior has ordered up to 44 H-225 helicopters for its Federal Police. This record order for the model includes 38 firm orders with options for a further six units. Its payload,... more
AerospaceBoeing Starliner spacecraft completes successful launch
Rendezvous and docking with ISS are scheduled for June 6
NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams became the first people to launch to orbit inside a Boeing Starliner, lifting off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 10:52am E... more
Civil aviationAirbus-Avincis: partners on Advanced Air Mobility
Opportunities for operating eVTOL in all Europe
Airbus and Avincis, an European helicopter operator, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner on the development of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The companies will collaborate to explore... more
Civil aviationEU-US axis on aviation safety
EASA-FAA summit meeting to share information on aircraft production
Europe will allow US to attend safety hearings of European aircraft manufacturers. In detail, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (Easa) will allow the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)... more
DefenseGermany purchases Eurofighter planes
Panavia Tornado combat aircraft out of service by 2030
Germany will purchase 20 more Eurofighter Typhoon warplanes, the national government announced today. This is a move with which Berlin intends to increase the amount of funds allocated to the defense sector.... more
AccidentsJapan plane crash: preliminary results
Outcome of investigation conducted by the Maritime Self-Defense Force
They collided shortly after takeoff due to human error while heading to an exercise site. This is what emerges from the outcome of the preliminary investigation conducted by the Maritime Self-Defense Force... more