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AirlinesRome-Fiumicino Airport: 11 reports of thefts at duty-free
The police forces also stopped eight NCCs and illegal taxi drivers
Eleven people reported and 4500 Euros of stolen goods recovered including cosmetics, perfumes and tobacco. It is the outcome of a series of checks recently conducted by Carabinieri, Italian police forces,... more
AirlinesAeroflot bets on MC-21 aircraft
The company is reportedly reviewing a large order for over 300 aircraft
The Russian national carrier Aeroflot is reportedly reviewing a massive order of aircraft dating back to 2022. This is a commitment to purchase 339 commercial aircplanes produced by brands controlled by... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa on a roller coaster
To have free access from Brussels they sacrifice long-haul flights to North America
The marriage between the national carrier ITA Airways and the German Lufthansa is a roller coaster ride. The European Competition Commission will deliver its verdict on the wedding by the scheduled date... more
AirlinesIndia authorizes Air India-Vistara merger
Favorable order from the National Company Law Tribunal
The merger between the Indian airlines Vistara and Air India has been approved. The favorable order arrived in the last few hours from the national commercial court of the Asian country. This is a further... more
AirlinesDeliveries of Airbus planes drop
The industrial plan foresees a target of 800 aircraft for 2024
Monthly aircraft deliveries by the European manufacturer Airbus are decreasing. According to data recorded in May, the company supplied 53 airplanes. A performance that marks a decrease of -16% compared... more
AirlinesParma Airport (Italy): Padilla Coleman new CEO
Dalla Rosa Prati (president): "We will have routes and services that aim for quality"
Quality services, not quantity. This is the objective of Guido Dalla Rosa Prati, confirmed as president of the board of directors of the manager of the "Giuseppe Verdi" international airport in Parma in... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: ready to sell 17 airport slots
About ten Italy-Central Europe flights are at stake
About ten flights between Italy and Central Europe will probably be sold to two low-cost airlines, the Spanish Volotea and the British easyJet. This is what is foreseen by the new package of remedies submitted... more
AirlinesRisk of mass strike for American flight attendants
Union asks for 33% more salary, company offers half
Immediate salary increases of +17% and greater participation in the financial profits accrued by the company. This is the offer that the US airline American Airlines made to its flight attendants. Proposal... more
AirlinesVistara in the hands of Air India by the end of 2024
The acquisition process of Indian company proceeds smoothly
National carrier Air India plans to complete the merger with Vistara airline by the end of 2024. The company has already received the green light for the sale from Indian and foreign competition regulators."Any... more
AirlinesITA and Lufthansa prepare remedies on EU-US flights
Brussels will deliver its final verdict on privatization by July 4
Cutting remark against Brussels, but optimism remains. These are the feelings that reign among the managers of the German national carrier Lufthansa and within the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: new Saudi-Asian axis for the sector
Riyadh Air prepares to start operations in 2025
Riyadh Air, which is expected to start operations in 2025, has partnered with Asian carriers Singapore Airlines and Air China. This is a move with which the Saudi start-up, controlled by the Saudi state... more
AirlinesBoeing is looking for a new CEO
Outgoing David Calhoun fully supports the board's choice
The outgoing CEO of the US Boeing Group, David Calhoun, today announced that he will fully support the choice of his successor by the company's board of directors. This is an announcement that confirms... more
AirlinesStar Alliance: 10 years at London-Heathrow T2
Over 120 departures every day to 44 destinations in 23 countries
Together with its member airlines, Star Alliance is delighted to complete a decade of excellence at Terminal 2 – its home at Heathrow. The Queen’s Terminal has served as the base for 23 Star Alliance mem... more
AirlinesMexicana de Aviación orders 20 E-190/195E2 aircraft
Deliveries start 2Q25 -DATA SHEET
Mexicana de Aviación, Mexico's State-owned carrier, has ordered 20 Embraer E2 aircraft: 10 E-190E2 and 10 E-195E2 jets. Deliveries will begin in 2Q25. The airline will configure the E-190E2 with 108 seats,... more
AirlinesSpain fines low-cost airlines
Fined 150 million euros for "unfair practice" on hand luggage
Spain has fined some low-cost airlines operating on national territory 150 million euros. This is the highest fine ever imposed by Madrid. The reason? The alleged violation of consumer rights due to the... more
AirlinesIATA’s 80th AGM: aviation leaders assemble in Dubai
The meeting-summit will take place from June 2 to 4
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the leaders of the global airline industry are gathering in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), for the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting... more
AirlinesFirst international commercial flight for C-919 aircraft
China Eastern operates the connection with passengers on board
The first international commercial flight of a Comac C-919 aircraft with passengers on board will be operated tomorrow by the Chinese carrier China Eastern Airlines. This is the first time for this aircraft... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines will ground 45 planes
It's a PW1100G engine problems effect
At least 45 planes will be grounded in 2024 due to Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine problems. It cwas announced by the management of the flag carrier Turkish Airlines, which foresees operational limitations... more
AirlinesJapan sanctions Russian airline
Cargo operator carrying out large transports
Ten Russian operators and entrepreneurs sanctioned by Japan. Among theme there is also the operator TTF Air, specialized in the defence and cargo air transport sectors, based in the city of Bryansk. The... more
AirlinesSalerno airport (Italy): taxi service ready
The first air connection is scheduled for July and the airport is preparing
Salerno is preparing for the operational return of the "Costa d'Amalfi" Italian airport in Pontecagnano. A flight to the French stopover of Nantes-Atlantique is scheduled for July 11, 2024, which will... more
AirlinesWar in the Middle East: Rafah under Tel Aviv control
Tajani (Foreign Affairs): "Italy wants to recognize a Palestinian State but with guarantees for Israel"
The Israeli armed forces have taken control of a strategic buffer zone between the southern Gaza Strip and Egypt, located near Rafah, the strategic crossing through which armaments, but also humanitarian... more
AirlinesAirfares are more stable
The analysis of a specialized study center
Airline ticket prices in Europe and Asia are starting to stabilize. In some cases even to decrease. This is a trend that is independent of the physiological increase in fares that occurs during the Summer... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines airplane accident: preliminary report
The explanation from the national transport ministry
Passenger Geoff Kitchen, 73, died due to the rapid change in gravitational pull and the 54 meter drop in altitude. This is what emerges from the preliminary results of the investigation into the plane... more
AirlinesAmsterdam Airport: controversy over anti-noise measures
Airlines KLM and Transavia point point an accusing finger at limitations wanted by the government
Harsh criticism from some airlines against the Dutch government for the anti-noise restrictions placed at Amsterdam-Schiphol airport. Dutch airlines KLM and Transavia have pointed an accusing finger at... more
AirlinesAir Nigeria relaunch suspended
Local government blocks Ethiopian Airlines' initiative indefinitely
The relaunch procedure of the national carrier Nigeria Air has been suspended indefinitely. The Abuja government decided this on the grounds that it was not a project carried out in the national interest.... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Brussels reassures about the wedding
Vestager (Competition): "The rejection of a merger is a very rare event"
The rejection of a merger between companies is a "very rare event". With these words, the European Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, reassures the green light for the marriage between the... more
AirlinesPratt & Whitney compensates Wizz Air
Compensated for PW-1100G engine problem
Air carrier Wizz Air has received "significant compensation" from US company Pratt & Whitney for problems with its GTF PW-1100G engines. In any case, the number of aircraft that will remain out of service... more
AirlinesPakistan Airlines shares cancelled
The move represents a further step in the privatization procedure
The share price of the airline Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was cancelled. The Pakistan Stock Exchange has arranged this in recent days. This move represents a further step in the privatization... more
AirlinesIsrael war: 40 dead in Rafah
Crosetto (Italian Defence minister): "We are convinced that Israel had to resolve the problem with Hamas"
At least 40 Palestinians were killed by an Israeli Air Force airstrike conducted on the tent at Tal as-Sultan city. This is an area where people displaced from their homes in the south of the Gaza Strip... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines changes turbulence management
Investigators are currently examining the data from the black boxes
The national carrier Singapore Airlines has changed the rules regarding the use of seat belts on board and changed the route of the London-Singapore flight. This is the first effect of the incident that... more
AirlinesIran buys 12 Russian helicopters
They will be destined for the services of the Tehran Red Cross
Iran has signed a contract with Russia for the purchase of 12 Mil Mi-17 helicopters to be used for the services of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (Ircs). The value of the deal would be around 500 million... more
AirlinesTel Aviv Airport: Terminal 1 reopens
The first national flights will take off on May 27th
Terminal 1 of the Israeli "Ben Gurion" international airport in Tel Aviv reopens. The Israel Airports Authority (IAA) announced this in recent hours. Operations at the facility were suspended seven months... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: hopeful Germans
Confidence in favorable negotiation outcome, but Brussels sees competition risks
The Lufthansa aviation group responds with optimism to the European Commission's skepticism regarding the acquisition of 41% of the Italian flag carrier ITA Airways. The German airline avoids comments... more
AirlinesHelicopters: increasing use of leasing
It emerges from consultancy monitoring
The number of chartered helicopters will reach 15% of the total number of aircraft in flight in the world By 2030. In fact, operators in the sector are increasingly turning to leasing services to strengthen... more
AirlinesChinese aircraft manufacturer bets to Saudi Arabia
Comac wants to expand its passenger aircraft sales business
State-owned manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) is eyeing Saudi Arabia's aviation market as a launchpad for its international ambitions. This is a move that confirms the strong... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines backs down on pedophile employee
Legal case because minors were filmed while using the airplane bathroom
A lawsuit was filed against the US carrier American Airlines after a minor girl was allegedly "secretly filmed while using the plane's toilet" during a flight operated in January 2023. According to the... more
AirlinesTurkish airline focuses on tourism
Agreement with the UN to enhance emerging destinations
To promote sustainable tourism and aviation on a global scale. This is the purpose with which the national carrier Turkish Airlines today signed a protocol with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO, United... more
AirlinesItaly. Trento: new helicopters for the firefighters
Two H-125s in service at Fire Brigade in June 2024 - VIDEO
Two new Airbus Helicopters H-125 aircraft destined for the medical rescue service arrive in Trento (Italy). The two rotorcraft will replace the old Ecureuil 350B3 currently in use. The two unts will be... more
AirlinesRaisi's death: last words on board the aircraft
"The situation is not good, our helicopter..", said a staff member
"The situation is not good, our helicopter crashed", the words broken by tears. This is what emerges from the audio recorded on board the Bell 212 military helicopter (mark 6-9207) on which was the president... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines crash (2): what the experts say
Plane is the safest means of transport, but can you die from turbulence?
The plane is the safest means of transport. A 2023 Harvard University study highlighted that driving a car is 200,000 times riskier than travelling in the skies, and that the chances of a flight accident... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines plane crash: updates
There are also seven seriously injured due to turbulence - VIDEO
A 73-year-old British passenger died and 54 injured, including seven in serious condition. This is the final balance of the accident which yesterday involved a B-777/300ER aircraft (registration 9V-SWM)... more
AccidentsLondon-Singapore flight: one dead and 30 injured
Plane forced to make emergency landing due to violent turbulence
One person deceased and around 30 injured: this is the toll of an emergency landing at the Thai airport of Bangkok made in the last few hours by the pilot of a B-777/300ER aircraft (registration 9V-SWM)... more
AirlinesITA Airways (2) is preparing for sale
Have your accounts in order to present yourself at your best at your wedding with Lufthansa
Having your accounts in order to present yourself at your best at the wedding with the Lufthansa company. This is the short-term objective of the national carrier ITA Airways. The company closed the 2023... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: a decisive week
Study highlights that on intercontinental routes there is no competition problem
The airport slots at Milan-Linate airport, the Italy-Central Europe routes, the long-haul connections to the United States and Canada. These are the three main issues on which the national carriers ITA... more
AirlinesSaudia Group orders 105 A-320neo Family aircraft
To support Country’s aviation goals
Saudia Group, represented by Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and flyadeal, the group’s low-cost carrier, has signed a firm order for an additional 105 A-320neo Family a... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: EU vetoes worry Rome
Salvini (MIT): "No to an Europe that wages war on Italian companies"
The Italian Executive is worried by the sacrifices requested by Brussels to authorize the sale of 41% of the national carrier ITA Airways to the Germans of Lufthansa. The two airlines had recently declared... more
AirlinesUSA: United-FAA tensions between airlines
Extended security checks and stop to business expansion
Route expansion still blocked for the American carrier United Airlines, whose activities continue to remain under the magnifying glass of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which has extended... more
AirlinesUsa: carriers against tariff rules
Government wants to protect consumers and asks for more transparency on extra costs
Some US airlines are taking legal action against the US Department of Transportation. The reason? The new regulation which imposes on airlines the obligation to communicate additional air fares to government... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines leases E-195 airplanes
Aircraft will allow maintaining frequent Vienna-Venice flights
Austrian Airlines will wet-lease an E-195 aircraft from the Air Dolomiti company. These are two carriers that are part of the same Lufthansa Group. The "loan" will last from June 1 to October 31, 2024.... more
AirlinesIndiGo considers order of 100 planes
These are turboprop aircraft intended for operations on regional routes
The Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo Airlines is said to be in negotiations for the purchase of around 100 aircraft for operations on regional routes. According to rumors, the company is evaluating offers... more