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AirlinesAirport strike in France
For air traffic controllers on April 25, disruption expected
A 24-hour air transport strike involving traffic controllers at some of the main airports in France has been called for tomorrow, Thursday 25 April 2024. The mobilization was called by the Syndicat National... more
Civil aviationUSA: pressure on the government against Boeing
Family members of victims of 2018 and 2019 plane crashes demand criminal action
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing is to be prosecuted over recent safety and quality issues with its products. This is what the families of the victims of the fatal plane crashes that occurred in 2018 and... more
AirportsAgrigento airport (Sicily): project under consideration
The Italian MIT and Enac are reportedly evaluating it
The Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT), led by the vice-president of the Council of Ministers Matteo Salvini, and the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC), chaired by Pierluigi di... more
AirportsItaly: Migliaro airport reopens in Lombardia
In the Cremona airport doors will open again on April 24, 2024
Cremona-Migliaro Italian airport will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday 24 April 2024. This concludes the authorization procedure by the competent bodies, which has come at the end of a closure period necessary... more
AirlinesBoeing to increase deliveries of B-787 aircraft
However, the lack of suppliers affects "some key components" of the airplane
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has said it expects the rate of deliveries of 787 widebody Dreamliner aircraft to increase more slowly than expected. The reason? The shortage of suppliers "on some key... more
AccidentsMalaysia accident: collision between helicopters, victims
During rehearsals for the 90th anniversary parade of the Navy
Ten dead soldiers: this is the toll from the plane crash that occurred this morning in Malaysia. Two armed forces helicopters, an AgustaWestland AW-139 (registration M503-3) and a Eurocopter 555-SN Fennec... more
DefenseJapan: aircraft "scramble" on the rise
Over 650 fighter takeoffs to intercept and identify airplanes
Scrambles increased in Japan in 2023. Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) fighter jets took off 669 times to intercept suspected violations of Tokyo's airspace. This is what emerges from the data published... more
AirportsRome-Fiumicino Airport is looking for check-in staff
Selection of professional figures and work expected to start at the end of May
A company specializing in airport handling services is looking for 40 check-in staff to work at the Italian "Leonardo da Vinci" Rome-Fiumicino airport. These professional figures are asked to assist passengers... more
AirlinesNew sanctions on Iranian carrier
Flag airline Iran Air under the lens of the G7 countries
New sanctions against the Middle Eastern flag carrier Iran Air. This is what some G7 countries such as Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the US and the United Kingdom are preparing. It's an initiative... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: European remedies impact Italy
A burden for the coffers of the two airlines and for the passengers of the "Bel Paese"
Fewer intercontinental routes, more competition, less revenue and fewer direct flights to the United States. These would be the effects on the Italian air transport market of the sacrifices requested by... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: summit in Brussels today
Airlines executives and lawyers try to convince antitrust to approve marriage
Convince the European Competition Commission to approve the marriage between the national carriers ITA Airways and Lufthansa. This is the objective of the meeting in Brussels scheduled for today, Friday... more
DefenseIsrael: soft attack against Iran
UAV against military base; Tel Aviv's response after sending drones from Tehran
Israeli attack tonight against Iran. Explosions and drones in flight have been reported near the Iranian city of Esfahan, in the central part of the country, where a military air base was hit. Tel Aviv... more
Civil aviationNew diesel engine for helicopters
Continental Aerospace's thruster promises strong fuel reduction
A well-known US company has recently announced the development of a new diesel engine designed specifically for helicopters use. The engine, called CD-170R, is an evolution of a previous version designed... more
AirlinesHistoric agreement for SAF certificates
Agreement between alliance and various big global companies
The Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (Saba) announced that it has signed a historic agreement with various big global companies for the acquisition of high integrity production certificates for Sustainable... more
AirlinesIndonesia: volcano erupts, airports closed
More than 11,000 people evacuated and tsunami danger
More than 11,000 people evacuated and airports closed within a 100 kilometer radius in Indonesia due to a violent eruption of the Ruang volcano, located near the islet of Thulandang, north of the large... more
AirlinesSaudis want Pakistan Airlines
Negotiations underway between the two governments to privatize the flag carrier
The Government of Pakistan, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has started negotiations for the privatization of national carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) with a delegation of state-owned... more
AirlinesClass action against Israeli airline rejected
Consumers versus high prices of the national carrier El Al
Allegation that Israeli flag carrier El Al's ticket sales system unfairly applied higher fares was rejected. It is what ruled by Tel Aviv judges, according to which the class action brought against the... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: remedies sent to Brussels
In the event of a German flat rate, plan B remains plausible
Proposals to overcome the objections raised by Brussels regarding the privatization of the national carrier ITA Airways have been sent to the European Competition Commission, according to what the German... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM Group confirms interest in Tap
Privatization suspended while waiting for the new Portuguese government to decide on the next steps
The Franco-Dutch group Air France-KLM maintains a high interest in the acquisition of the Portuguese national carrier Transportes Aéreos Portugueses (TAP). And this despite the political instability that... more
AirlinesItaly. Sardinian airports: thirty days for privatisation
The Cagliari Chamber of Commerce has until April 30th to formalize the sale
The Italian Chamber of Commerce of Cagliari has until next April 30 to formalize the sale to the private company F2i Ligantia of its majority share (94.4%) that it holds in the capital of the Cagliari... more
AirlinesIsrael-Iran (2): security alert as in 2001
It was the biggest disruption to air travel since Twin Towers attack
Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Israel and Jordan have reopened their airspace in recent hours. They were closed last Saturday, April 13, 2024 in the night after the raids conducted by Iran's armed forces with missiles... more
AirlinesIsrael-Iran: airports reopened
Towards normality in the skies of the Middle East after the Tehran attack
Numerous airports in the Middle East have reopened in recent hours. They had been closed for security reasons following the drone attack carried out by Iran's armed forces against Israel on Saturday evening.... more
AirlinesEx-CEO of Boeing criticized
Private flights and millions of Euros in benefits of all kinds
Hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on private flights and a few tens of millions of dollars on benefits of all kinds. They were received by David Calhoun, CEO of the US Boeing Group, specialized in... more
DefenseMiddle East crisis. After Iran's attack on Israel, there is apparent calm...
Hagari, Israeli Defense Forces: "99% of threats intercepted". Bagheri, Iran: "Operation concluded" -VIDEO
Among the targets is the Israeli air base of Nevatim "from where the F-35 planes took off to target our consulate in Damascus", underlines the Iranian general more
DefenseIran attack on Israel (3). Tajani: "Italy urges calm"
“Dialogue to ease tensions in a turbulent Middle East". US and French fighter planes took off
Antonio Tajani, the Italian Foreign Affairs Minister, expressed concern about the current deterioration of the situation in the Middle East, expressing the hope that the current attack will remain an isolated... more
DefenseWar in Ukraine: Italy defends peace
Mattarella: "The European project is more urgent than ever after the attack in Kiev"
The Russian military invasion in Ukraine raises awareness of how important a united Europe and a common defense are. Themes at the center of the speech delivered this morning by the President of the Italian... more
AirportsGibraltar airport: management agreement sought
At the center of the negotiations are Spain, the UK and the EU
The use of Gibraltar's civil and military airport and customs control in the exclave of the United Kingdom are two of the most complex issues on the negotiating table between Spain and Great Britain. This... more
AirlinesLugano Airport: new COO arrives
The management company's aim is to revive the infrastructure
The Swiss Lugano-Agno airport has a new Chief Operating Officer. This is Christian Castelli, who will already work alongside the director general Davide Pedrioli in the coming months, who will thus be... more
Civil defenseUSA: controversy over Coast Guard helicopters
The authorities point fingers at the fleet modernization plan
The Washington administration has criticized the US Coast Guard's plan which aims to standardize the helicopter fleet in service into a single model and modernize it. This is a procedure that would have... more
Civil aviationGe Aerospace: resignation of the CCO
Announcement after completion of splitting General Electric into three companies
The Chief Commercial Officer of GE Aerospace, the compagny of the US General Electric Group specialized in the production of aircraft engines, will leave his position starting from June 2024, but will... more
AirportsParis airports ready for the Olympics
They will handle approximately 64,000 accredited guests as well as thousands of non-standard bags
Paris is preparing to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games which will open on 26 July 2024. It will be a real challenge for the French air transport sector. A business card that will give people their... more
AirlinesItaly. Parma airport: the Canadians arrive
Centerline Airport Partners has officially purchased a majority stake in the stopover
The Canadian airport manager Centerline Airport Partners has purchased 51% of the shares of the Parma airport management company (Sogeap), which controls the "Giuseppe Verdi" international airport in the... more
AirlinesSAS will join SkyTeam
The transition will take place in September after leaving Star Alliance
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced that on 31 August 2024 it will leave the Star Alliance, the alliance of airlines among the largest in the world, to join SkyTeam on 1 September 2024. It is a move... more
AirlinesEU airports: no limits on liquids
In some airports, passengers will be able to carry up to two liters with them
After almost 20 years, the rule at airports that prevents passengers from carrying more than 100 milliliters of liquids in their hand luggage will be abolished in some European countries. The rule came... more
AirportsBologna Airport: stop at the "Marconi Express"
Service suspended from April 12th for maintenance work
Yet another stop for the "Marconi Express", the 5 km monorail that connects the Bologna-Centrale railway station with the "Guglielmo Marconi" airport in Panigale. This time the service will be suspended... more
AirlinesGermany: agreement on airport security
Successful negotiations between Verdi union and BDLS: strikes are nearing an end
A contractual pact has been reached in Germany covering approximately 25,000 airport security workers. This brings to an end a dispute that had lasted for several months and which caused a series of strikes... more
AirlinesItaly: traffic controllers strike ongoing
Brindisi Enav workers protest against moving radar services from Apulia to Rome
A 24-hour strike is ongoing for the air traffic controllers of the Brindisi center of the Italian Flight Assistance Company (Enav). Accusing finger pointed at the industrial plan of the national operator,... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: impasse in Brussels
Gentiloni (Economy Commissioner): "Europe has worked to ensure an independent future for the former Alitalia"
There is an impasse in Brussels over the privatization of the Italian flag carrier ITA Airways. At the moment everything is silent, but the Lufthansa aviation group and the Ministry of Economy and Finance... more
Airports"Romagna system integrates airports and ports"
Request from cooperative to "bring benefits and wealth on a large scale"
The Italian cooperatives of Emilia Romagna relaunch the idea of creating an integrated mobility system for the Region. These are the nodes of the network: greater synergy between the "Luigi Ridolfi" airport... more
DefensePatrol begins in the China Sea
Joint naval initiative of the Philippines, USA and Japan
Nippon's Defense Ministry, led by Minoru Kihara, has officially announced that the first patrol operations in the South China Sea will begin by 2024. The mission will be carried out jointly by the Japan... more
AirlinesBrescia Airport wants its independence
Management company opposes it and reminds investments made and to be made
The Itaian "Gabriele D'Annunzio" airport of Brescia-Montichiari is at the center of a political dispute between Veneto and Lombardy Regions. The latter asks for its relaunch, accusing the former of using... more
DefenseNATO turns 75
Stoltenberg: "The strongest, longest-lasting and most successful alliance in history"
The 75th anniversary of the Atlantic Alliance was celebrated today in Brussels. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was founded on 4 April 1949 with the signing of the Atlantic Pact in Washington,... more
AirlinesItaly looks to the G7: the plan for Apulian airports
Vasile (AdP President): "We are ready. Bari, Brindisi, Foggia and Grottaglie are operational"
The management of the management company Aeroporti di Puglia (AdP) is optimistic about 2024. Various factors are fueling the good prospects: the flow of passengers over the Easter weekend, some emerging... more
AirportsItaly. F2i strategy to build an airport network
Three Sardinian stopovers will be controlled through Ligantia, welcoming public partners
The F2i fund launches the plan for the creation of the Sardinian airport network in Italy. The input began in the last few hours, after the Italian Competition and Market Authority (Agcm) established that... more
AirlinesStrike at Heathrow airport next April 11
Folded Arms for 600 border police officers, inconveniences expected
A four-day strike has been proclaimed in the United Kingdom and will involve border Police officers at London-Heathrow International Airport. According to estimates, more than 600 people will fold their... more
AirlinesTwo-day strike by Air France pilots
Mobilization called for 15 and 16 April
The Syndicat des Pilotes d'Air France (Spaf), which represents a significant part of the pilots of the national carrier Air France, has called a sector strike for Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 April 2024. It... more
AirlinesRolls-Royce tests new engine
Intended to power small hybrid and electric aircraft for regional transport
British motor manufacturer Rolls-Royce has successfully tested a new electric motor intended to power regional transport aircraft. This is a 320 kW engine specifically designed to meet the needs of future... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Italy will not send soldiers
Stoltenberg: "A stronger role for NATO will put an end to the war"
The leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) believe that a stronger role for the Atlantic Alliance in coordinating and providing support to Kiev is a way to end the war against Russia,... more
AirlinesJapan considers creation of anti-aircraft shelters
Identified five cities located on remote islands
Japan's Defense Ministry has said it will set up new underground shelters and evacuation centers capable of accommodating the local population for two weeks in the event of military attacks with ballistic... more
AirlinesManager Rivera: from ITA disaster now eligible for DoValue
Ex-Mef CEO running for credit manager presidency
The former general director of the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) Alessandro Rivera, who had scuttled the agreement with the shipowner MSC for the privatization of the flag carrier ITA Airways,... more