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AirlinesSingapore Airport bets on AI
Testing of new security gates based on machine learning has begun
Singapore Changi Airport is testing a new technological system, based on artificial intelligence, which could potentially halve the waiting time of passengers at security checks. The experimentation was... more
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AirlinesAir Astana will be listed in London
Announcement by the Kazakh President
Kazakhstan's national carrier, Air Astana, will soon be listed on the London Stock Exchange. The 51% of the company's capital is held by a sovereign fund owned by the Central Asian government, while the... more
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AccidentsFlight MH370 plane crash: relatives in court
More than seven years later, first legal request examined by a Chinese court today
More than seven years after the filing of the first legal request, today a Chinese court begins to examine the requests for compensation from the families of passengers who were victims of flight MH370,... more
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AirlinesVirgin Australia orders 14 planes
These will be added to the current 85 aircraft that are part of the fleet
Virgin Australia announced the expansion of its fleet with six new Boeing MAX-8 aircraft today. The initiative aims to satisfy the increase in travel demand from passengers. This brings the total number... more
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AirlinesRome-Fiumicino Airport: strike does not cause chaos
Thanks to preventive flight cancellations and the information given to passengers
The 24-hour Italian national strike of the staff of handling companies and ground workers of air carriers has not caused any disruption at the moment at the "Leonardo da Vinci" airport of Rome-Fiumicino.... more
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AirlinesAerolíneas Argentinas towards privatization
Pilots and air transport unions protest, national mobilization announced
Argentine air transport unions have said they will oppose plans to privatize national carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas. An initiative strongly supported by the new President of the Republic Javier Milei,... more
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AirlinesItaly: air strike today November 24th
A 24 hour mobilization confirmed in the airport sector
Today is a 24-hour national strike in the air transport sector. Arms folded from 00:01 to 11:59pm for employees of companies that offer airport handling services; for ground staff of air carriers; for... more
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AirlinesCJ of EU on State aid during the Covid-19 pandemic
The Court dismisses the appeals by Ryanair on support measures by France and Sweden in 2020
In March 2020, France notified the European Commission of an aid measure in the form of a deferral of the payment of civil aviation tax and solidarity tax on airline tickets. That deferral, which benefited... more
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AirlinesUSA: American flight attendants on strike
They plan to mobilize close to the Christmas and New Year holidays
Flight attendants of American Airlines are planning a strike ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays. This is a move with which the sector union wants to stimulate progress in negotiations with the... more
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AirlinesUSA: disruption expected over the weekend
In view of the numerous return flights after Thanksgiving
The numerous trips booked for Thanksgiving Day (November 23) are causing various disruptions in the air transport sector. This involves not only large airport hubs, but also smaller airports. Such as the... more
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AirlinesTürkiye deals on Eurofighter aircraft
Alternative to impasse with USA for F-16 sale
The Turkish government has announced that it has started discussing the possible purchase of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft with European states. This is a move that comes after the impasse in negotiations... more
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AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: EU operation notification soon
Meloni: after "Problem that Brussels is asking to resolve, we hope for an immediate response"
The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the Lufthansa aviation Group are ready to send to Brussels the official notification of the privatization offer of the national carrier ITA Airways,... more
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AirlinesUSA: applause for pilots' mental health initiative of FAA
It involves a change in mentality that takes time and will not be immediate
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a change to monitor the mental health of American airline pilots. The professionals themselves feel they need treatment for depression and are... more
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AirlinesSAS avoids bankruptcy
US court approves company rescue procedure
The cut in handling services at airports, the protest of its pilots, the concern of shareholders. More than a year after the announcement of the imminent bankruptcy, in the absence of a serious recapitalization... more
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AirlinesJapan Airlines bets on hydrogen
Air carrier objective to decarbonize travel
The Japanese carrier Japan Airlines will focus on hydrogen. The long-term objective is to decarbonise its scheduled air transport activities by 2050. To achieve this goal, the company has signed various... more
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AirlinesUSA: dozens of flights cancelled
The hell week for Thanksgiving begins
The expected hell week for air transport in the United States has got off to a great start. In the main American airports today there are few cancelled flights. It could have been worse, considering that... more
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AirlinesSMBC Aviation Capital orders 60 A-320neo Family aircraft
This new one ensures it will have a continuous delivery stream to beyond the end of the decade
The aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital has ordered a further 60 A-320neo Family aircraft taking its total for the type to nearly 340 planes purchased directly from Airbus.Together with its existing... more
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AirlinesItaly: air strike on November 24th
A 24-hour mobilization throughout the sector: handling, airlines, airports and satellite activities
A 24-hour Italian strike in the air transport sector proclaimed for Friday 24 November 2023. The mobilization was called by the unions Federazione lavoratori aeroportuali italiani (FLAI), Unione sindacale... more
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AirlinesUSA (2): aircraft transport loses quality
One million flights delayed, one in four, 22.33% from January to August
The US air transport efficiency crisis has reached its peak today. The phenomenon has actually been going on for some years, but never before has there been such a high number of canceled and postponed... more
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AirlinesIsrael: peace summit in China
Beijing "fully supports" two-state solution
National media reported that Israel occupied the courthouse in the Gaza Strip today. Another move with a high symbolic value after the Tel Aviv military had first entered parliament in recent days and... more
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AirlinesUnited States: week of fire begins
Millions of passengers travelling for Thanksgiving
Hot week for flights in the United States. In fact, today begins a period in which a few million travelers will take a flight to visit friends, relatives and family to celebrate Thanksgiving together (November... more
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AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: notification to Brussels postponed
The dossier was supposed to be sent to the European antitrust authority by November
The sending of documents relating to the privatization procedure of the national carrier ITA Airways has been postponed to early December, with the offer to purchase 41% of the capital by the German aviation... more
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Airlines"Dubai Airshow": last day of events
On display are many commercial aircraft, space launch rockets and military aircraft - VIDEO
Fifth and last day of shows at the international exhibition "Dubai Airshow 2023" (13-17 November). Stimulating and eventful days for aviation and military aeronautics enthusiasts, with dozens of performances... more
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AirlinesJoint statement of ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group trade unions
"We call on the European Commission to support the merger timely and positively"
"As representatives of all employees at ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group we fully support the planned industrial partnership and stake investment entry of ITA Airways by Lufthansa Group.We call on the European... more
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AirlinesEmirates orders 15 more A-350/900 planes
In the occasion of "Dubai Airshow", event ongoing until tomorrow
Emirates has signed an order for an additional 15 A-350/900s at the "Dubai Airshow" (November 13-17), taking its total order to 65 aircraft. The A-350 is the widebody aircraft and the long range reference i... more
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AirlinesUSA: fine of 40,000 dollars to a passenger
Decision of a federal district court in Arizona
An harassing passenger has been fined 38,952 dollars in the United States, a federal district court in Arizona ruled in favor of American Airlines. The company appealed against the traveler who had argued... more
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Aerospace"Dubai Airshow": fourth day of events
On display are planes, aerospace systems and many air taxis, of all shapes and sizes - VIDEO
We have reached the fourth day of the international exhibition "Dubai Airshow 2023" (13-17 November). They were intense days for aviation and military aeronautics enthusiasts, with dozens of performances... more
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AirlinesEthiopian Airlines in it for the long-haul: commits to a further 11 A-350/900 planes
The signing of the MoU took place at "Dubai Airshow"
Ethiopian’s flagship carrier, Ethiopian Airlines Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 11 additional A-350/900 airplanes to be added to its existing fleet. The latest agreement takes a... more
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AirlinesParma Airport: face to face with the Canadian fund
President of Centerline Airport Partners Group landed this morning
The president and CEO of the Canadian Centerline Airport Partners Group, Andrew O'Brian, landed this morning at the "Giuseppe Verdi" international airport in Parma. He was welcomed by the president of... more
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AerospaceAt the "Dubai Airshow" air taxis reign supreme
Images from the stands on the second day of the event - VIDEO
The third day of shows in the skies and on the ground at the international "Dubai Airshow 2023" (13-17 November) kicks off today. Over 1400 exhibitors from 95 countries, 20 pavilions from producing countries... more
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AirlinesEthiopian Airlines orders for up to 67 Boeing aircraft
For 11 Dreamliner and 20 MAX, for 36 more jets
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced yesterday the carrier has agreed to order 11 B-787 Dreamliner and 20 737 MAX airplanes with an opportunity for 15 and 21 additional jets, respectively. The agreement,... more
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AirlinesEgyptair announced order for 10 A-350/900 airplanes
The signing took place at the "2023 Dubai Airshow"
Egyptair customers will soon be flying to destinations around the globe aboard new A-350/900s, after the airline disclosed an order for 10 aircraft at the "Dubai Airshow" (November 13-17). Once added... more
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AirlinesUSA: FAA gives mental support to pilots
New committee to raise staff awareness and help them report inconveniences
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that it will create a new committee to support pilots and accompany them through daily challenges that can impact their mental health. The announcement... more
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AirlinesIsrael: Italian Foreign Minister heard
Tajani: "I believe the materials we sent are entering Gaza at this time"
The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, the role of Italy and the issues on the European and international agenda. These are the issues at the center of the hearing, at the joint Foreign Affairs... more
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Airlinesflydubai orders 30 Dreamliner airplanes
And Royal Jordanian four B-787/9s
Brief from Dubai. Boeing and flydubai announced yesterday an agreement to purchase 30 B-787/9 Dreamliners as the airline diversifies its fleet with the introduction of widebody jets. In a signing ceremony... more
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AirlinesDubai. airBaltic to become largest A-220 airplane customer in Europe
The carrier already operates a 44 fleet of units in the /300 version
airBaltic will become the largest A-220 customer in Europe after confirming an incremental order for an additional 30 A-220/300 airplanes. This new order will take the airline’s total firm orderbook t... more
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AirlinesDubai. Emirates orders nearly 100 more widebody airplanes
55 B-777/9 and 35 B-777/8, expanding its order of B-777X to 205 units
Boeing and Emirates announced today that the world's largest 777 operator has placed an order for 90 B-777X airplanes, including 55 B-777/9 and 35 B-777/8 jets. The new order, which increases Emirates'... more
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AirlinesITA Airways asks for loans from banks
Negotiations with five institutions to obtain financing and buy new planes
The national carrier ITA Airways has started negotiations with five large banks to obtain a 300 million euro loan needed to upgrade the company's aircraft fleet. It's a fundamental step, foreseen by the... more
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AirlinesITA-Lufthansa (2): it's a France-Germany clash
Privatization blocked by political tussles in Europe
The privatization procedure of the national carrier ITA Airways risks being blocked by a political clash between France and Germany that is taking place behind the scenes in Europe. In fact, Paris does... more
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AirlinesIsrael: six humanitarian flights
There are 14 connections organized from Brussels to support the Gaza population
The European Commission announced today that six air links have been scheduled to provide humanitarian aid to the population of the Gaza Strip between now and the end of the month. Furthermore, Brussels... more
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AirlinesAeroflot: agreement on leased aircraft
Nine airplanes sold to a Russian insurance company which will compensate the lessor
The Russian national carrier Aeroflot declared that it reached an agreement on nine planes leased abroad in the last few hours, which would allow the airline to continue operating flights with these aircraft.... more
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AirlinesAsia: carriers are betting on Saf
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines promises: 5% in tanks by 2030
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (Aapa), which brings together the main commercial air carriers based in the Asia-Pacific region, has announced that its member airlines have committed to achieving... more
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AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: why Brussels is silent
All slowed down by the political battle over the appointment of president of the EIB
The documents of the negotiation between the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the German aviation group Lufthansa will soon be on the table of the European Competition Commission. But... more
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AirlinesGlobal flight demand collapses due to Middle East conflict
It discourages people from traveling and undermines consumer confidence
Passenger demand for flights plummeted in recent weeks. The cause of this is to be found in the first signs of war between Israelis and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. All this has in fact had a significant... more
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AirlinesExpensive flights: Italian Tourism Federation asks for negotiating table
Gattinoni (Fto): "Tariffs and additional costs limit citizens' right to mobility"
The Organized Tourism Federation (Fto), an Italian association that brings together over 1900 companies in the travel sector including tour operators and service companies, keeps high attention on the... more
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AirlinesAirline FedEx is looking for work for its pilots
The airline: "Go fly somewhere else, with American Airlines"
In August the airline FedEx, specialized in shipping and cargo transport, estimated the number of redundancies at over 700 out of a total of around 5800 pilots. Having recently failed the agreement with... more
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AirlinesExpensive flights: Brussels launches investigation
Ticket prices rose in the summer, fears for island connectivity
The European Union has opened an investigation into the phenomenon of high flight prices which is affecting all of Europe. In particular, Brussels has set its sights on the profits of air carriers defined... more
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AirlinesThe high-flying nightmare at Christmas
Up to 314 Euros for a Bologna-Palermo flight on 23 December
The Italian association for the defense of the consumers rights, Codacons, has raised the alarm regarding the disproportionate growth in Italy in the prices of airline tickets to and from the islands.... more
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AirlinesAmsterdam Airport increases fares
Air carriers on a war footing threaten to increase ticket prices
The operator of the Dutch airport of Amsterdam-Schiphol expects an increase in airport charges of +14.8% in 2024. This is an initiative with which the company aims to offset the financial impact caused... more
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AirlinesRyanair reports strong half year profits
Due to record Summer traffic
Ryanair Holdings today (6 Nov.) reported a strong half-year profit of €2.18bn, compared to a prior year H1 PAT of €1.37bn, thanks to a strong Easter in Q1, record summer traffic and higher fares which off... more