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AirlinesAir Canada and ITA Airways celebrate significant partnership milestone
New code-share agreement enhancing connectivity between two Countries and beyond
The Italian carrier is also in the process of joining the Star Alliance network as a full member expected in early 2026 more
AccidentsLondon: Beechcraft B-200 Super King Air aircraft crashes during takeoff
The impact generated an explosion that forced the closure of Southend Airport
There are 4 victims (two pilots, two passengers). The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has opened an inquiry into the causes more
AirportsHeathrow (2): £10 Billion Private Investment Plan
To improve service levels, boost reliability and unlock growth for Britain
Heathrow is the most punctual major airport in Europe this year and the best-connected airport in the world delivering strong value for its customers and the country. The five-year plan unveiled today... more
AirportsAvinor Group: over 5 million travellers in June in Norwegian airports
3,370 drone flights reported in Avinor’s managing system
Overall, there was growth at all of Avinor’s airports (44 Norway's owned ones), both for domestic and international travel, compared to June last year. So far this year, the increase is 4 percent.2.8 m... more
AirportsArdian increases its stake in Heathrow Airport by 10%
With 32.6%, the investment company consolidates its position as the largest shareholder at the London airport
Ardian, a globally active investment company, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of an additional 10% stake in Fgp Topco Ltd (TopCo), the holding company of Heathrow Airport Holdings... more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport returns to growth in 2Q2025
Around 5.8 million passengers travel via FRA in June
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed approximately 5.8 million passengers in June 2025, an increase of 2.9 percent compared to the same month last year. This year’s June figures received an additional boost f... more
AirportsItalian ENIT: tourism in Italy is growing, with 8 out of 10 rooms already booked for August
AVIONEWS presents the new model that combines hospitality and sustainability
This Summer, 27 million airport arrivals are expected. The country has a strong international appeal more
AirportsItalian Enac: boarding process simplified
It is sufficient to show the boarding pass instead of the identity documents
Pierluigi Di Palma, president of the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, clarifies: no reduction in safety levels more
AirportsUS DHS to end "Shoes Off" travel policy
Passengers can now keep them on at TSA security checkpoints
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced a new policy in the last days which will allow passengers travelling through domestic airports to keep their shoes on while... more
AirlinesStrike on July 10 in Italy: handling company staff involved
The service lasts 24 hours. Connections are guaranteed from 7:00 to 10:00 am and from 6:00 to 9:00 pm - ATTACHMENT
Several air transport strikes in Italy are underway (see AVIONEWS) that could cause delays, cancellations, and disruptions. The strikes involve personnel from Assohandlers member handling companies operating... more
AirlinesEuropean airports and airlines slam misguided Global Solidarity Levy proposal
The declarations by Aci Europe and A4E
ACI EUROPE and A4E, the key industry bodies representing Europe’s airports and carriers, today joined global industry voices in pushing back against misguided recommendations from the Global Solidarity L... more
AirportsFire in Marseille: Air traffic resumed last night
This morning the partial reactivation of the railway service
The massive fire that broke out in Marseille yesterday afternoon is easing this morning, as Georges-François Leclerc, prefect of the Bouches-du-Rhône, stated at a press conference. However, the alert r... more
AccidentsBergamo-Orio al Serio airport: one person dies on a taxiway
Flight operations suspended. The airport returned to operation at 12:00
PASSENGER ADVISORY - PASSENGER ADVISORY SACBO announces that flight operations at Milan Bergamo airport were suspended at 10:20 am due to an incident on the taxiway, the causes of which are being investigated by law enforcement. Air traffic resumed at 12:00. more
AirlinesRyanair reaches 2 million passengers on the Trieste/London-Stansted route
The abolition of the municipal surcharge is essential for the increase in passengers
On July 8, low-cost airline Ryanair celebrated its 2 millionth passenger journey on the Trieste/London-Stansted route from Trieste Airport, the only one in Friuli Venezia Giulia (see the interview in Italian,... more
AirportsRussia, former Transport Minister Starovoit found dead
He was removed from office this morning. The suicide hypothesis seems weak to Western analysts
The alleged suicide of former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit, 52, who was fired this morning, was reported today. According to local media, the man's body was found in Odintsovo, west of Moscow,... more
AirportsMilan-Malpensa airport: Chinese citizen arrested for espionage on FBI warrant
Tomorrow the hearing for possible consent to extradition
The hearing for personal identification and possible consent to the extradition of a 33-year-old Chinese citizen, Xu Zewei, arrested on a warrant from the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Strikes next Thursday, on July 10, in Italy
There are a total of eleven, plus a protest on Friday the 11th
The Mit (Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport) has published the strike schedule planned for next Thursday, July 10, in the air transport sector.In detail, the protests concern:Flai Transport... more
AirportsAci Europe: passenger traffic showed continued resilience in May
And a significant drop in freight sector - ATTACHMENT
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE today released its air traffic report for May 2025, revealing continued disparities in passenger traffic performance across the European airport market, as well as... more
AirportsIn July "it is more advantageous to fly to New York than to European capitals"
The most affordable destinations according to a study: United States, Eastern Europe and Portugal
For those who want to travel this Summer, July is the best month to fly. This is reported by an analysis by RomborsoAlVolo, an agency that protects air passengers who have suffered disruptions. In the... more
AirportsCyber: approximately 60 significant attacks on the transport sector in 2024
Study reveals an annual increase of 48%; in the aviation sector, damages can exceed 580,000 Euros
In the past five years, the transportation sector has experienced an unprecedented escalation in cyberattacks. According to a new report published by the Cyber Defense Center of Maticmind, in 2024 there... more
AirlinesFrance: 2nd day of air traffic controllers' strike paralyses early Summer flights
Over a thousand connections cancelled and record delays, just today
An unprecedented wave of disruptions is paralyzing French and European skies due to an air traffic controllers’ strike that, for the second consecutive day (see AVIONEWS 1 and 2 and 3), has led to the... more
AirlinesWizz Air operations affected by French air traffic controllers strike
The statement issued by the carrier regarding the ongoing protest
Wizz Air informs its passengers and the general public that the "Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) strike in France, an event beyond our control, is currently causing disruptions to flight operations throughout... more
AirportsMogadishu: military helicopter crashes, five victims
In the impact, the explosion of onboard munitions causes injuries on the ground /VIDEO
A Ugandan military helicopter Mil Mi-24, registration AUO-015, crashed yesterday afternoon shortly before landing at Aden Abdulle International Airport in Mogadishu, causing the death of five of its eight... more
AirlinesChaos in the skies of France: air traffic controllers' strike halts holidaymakers
Cancellations and disruptions for tens of thousands of passengers. Minister of Transport Tabarot thunders
A massive two-day strike by French air traffic controllers has brought air traffic across France to a standstill from today, causing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and creating disruptions for... more
AirportsSac: flight operations resumed at Catania airport
Causes that led to today's suspension have been resolved
Sac, the management company of Catania and Comiso Airports (Sicily), announces in a statement that: "Airport operations at Fontanarossa have been restored, the causes of the suspension today being entirely... more
AirportsVenice Airport: expansion works continue on the passenger terminal on the northern side of the airfield
The intervention is part of the modular extension project of the terminal building, based on the progressive development of traffic.
With the installation of the double-pitched roof covering, the expansion works of the passenger terminal at Venice Airport, the third largest intercontinental hub in Italy, have entered a crucial phase.The... more
AirlinesAeroitalia announces partnership with Delta, Air France, and KLM carriers
To strengthen the connections from a to for Italy
Aeroitalia announced in a statement a partnership with Delta Air Lines, Air France, and KLM, three of the leading international carriers, which together offer a global network of over 600 destinations... more
AirlinesGianfranco Battisti new CEO of Gesap, for the rebirth of Palermo airport
Expert manager with over thirty years of experience will lead the relaunch and privatization of it
Gianfranco Battisti has been identified by the President of the Sicilian Region, Renato Schifani, as the new CEO of Gesap, the company managing Palermo's "Falcone-Borsellino" airport. This decision follows... more
AirportsLinate radar failure: all the critical issues of the air traffic control system highlighted
In previous years, similar episodes also occurred in France, Sweden, Germany and the United Kingdom
Events such as the air traffic block that occurred on June 28 at Milan-Linate due to a failure of the radar data transmission system at the Area Control Center (ACC) in Milan (see AVIONEWS) highlight some... more
AirlinesStrike at Helsinki Airport (3): Finnair cancels around 100 flights on July 2nd
But the strike is also planned for July 4, 7, 16, 18, 21, and 23
"The Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) has announced a union strike at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for Wednesday, July 2. If the planned actions are carried out, they will impact all essential ground services related... more
AirlinesHelsinki Airport warns: strike will impact air transport in July
It called by Iau from Wednesday the 2nd. Finnair cancels flights
Repercussions on certain ground handling operations are causing flight cancellations and possible delays. The strike is also scheduled for July 4, 7, 16, 18, 21, and 23 more
AirportsItalian Enac: commission of inquiry into radar failure on Saturday 28 June launched
Tim considers itself a stranger to the facts
The work of an investigation commission charged with clarifying the origin of the radar system failure that blocked air traffic at Milan-Linate for about two hours on Saturday 28 June begins today; a report... more
AirportsRadar failure in Linate (2). Tim no involvement in the events, support to ENAV always operational
All reliability levels guaranteed
Having noted ENAV's (Italian Flight Assistance Company) press release (see for details AVIONEWS), TIM points out that "data transmission is guaranteed by redundant systems whereby, should one channel fail,... more
AirportsRadar failure in Linate. Italian Enav: operational activities at the Milan control center restored within a few hours
The statements by its CEO Pasqualino Monti
Last night, a malfunction occurred in the radar data transmission system at the Area Control Center (ACC) of Milan, responsible for managing air traffic over north-western Italy. The issue affected the... more
AirlinesAir Europa and Etihad Airways: inauguration of the Madrid-Abu Dhabi route
Operated under a wet-lease arrangement
Air Europa and Etihad Airways have celebrated a historic milestone with the inaugural flight operated by the European carrier on a wet-lease basis from Abu Dhabi to Madrid, the first ever performed by... more
AirlinesEasyJet inaugurates the new direct flight Naples-Fuerteventura
Second air connection to the Canary Islands takes off
EasyJet inaugurates today the new direct connection between Naples and Fuerteventura, further enriching its range of destinations from the international airport of Naples.The new route represents an ideal... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines announces new Rome-Seattle air connection
For Summer 2026, four times a week, operated by A-330/900neo airplane
From Rome to the West Coast: Delta Air Lines will launch a new non-stop connection from the Italian capital to Seattle starting May 7, 2026. The flight will be operated four times a week with an A-330/900neo... more
AirportsSwissport expands cargo handling services at Malpensa
And strengthens its presence in Italy
Swissport, a global provider of ground and cargo handling services, is expanding its presence in Italy by launching cargo handling operations at Milan-Malpensa. This strategic step marks a new milestone... more
AirportsAircraft and transport and multimodal (2): the proposals of changes approved by the European Parliament
From passengers' right to protection, to assistance for vulnerable travellers, here the official statement
Small hand luggage on board aircraft should be free of charge more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. European Parliament revolutionizes passenger rights regulations
Stop extra fees for carry-on luggage, rapid refunds with increased protections, also for integrated travel solutions
A significant breakthrough for millions of air travellers in Europe: the Transport Committee of the European Parliament has today adopted, by a large majority, a series of proposals aimed at strengthening... more
AirlinesITA Airways participates at "Business Travel Show 2025"
A two-day event (June 25 and 26) in London
ITA Airways returns to "Business Travel Show", taking place from June 25 to 26 at the ExCeL exhibition center in London, United Kingdom. Visitors can find ITA Airways at the Airline Pavilion, Stand AP9,... more
AirlinesThe new connection Palermo-Palma de Mallorca by easyJet takes off
Launch of two new routes starting from June
EasyJet inaugurates today the new direct connection between Palermo and Palma de Mallorca, further strengthening its international network from Sicily.The new route, operating twice a week –on Mondays a... more
AirportsMacquarie strengthens its grip on British airports
The Australian Group acquires stakes in Bristol, Birmingham, and London City airports
Macquarie Asset Management (Macquarie), through its Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 7, has recently announced an agreement to acquire ownership stakes in the airports of Bristol, Birmingham, and... more
AirlinesIsrael partially reopens Tel Aviv's "Ben Gurion" airport
Priority to repatriations, with strict security restrictions. Today Arkia has scheduled 3 flights to Athens, Rome, and Larnaca
After more than a week of near-total closure due to the escalation of conflict in the region, Tel Aviv's "Ben Gurion" International Airport has resumed operations on a limited basis. The decision, announced... more
AirportsIsrael launches air raids on six Iranian military airports
Idf claims attack on key Iranian Air Force infrastructures; aircraft and helicopters destroyed
Among others, attack helicopters AH-1, fighters F-14 and F-5, an aerial refuelling aircraft, landing runways, refuelling systems, and underground bunkers used by the Iranian armed forces were targeted more
AirlinesIstanbul iGA Airport ranked 1st worldwide for air connectivity among hubs
The 2025 report by ACI Europe declares it: Frankfurt has been surpassed
According to the “2025 Airport Industry Connectivity Report” published by Aci Europe, Istanbul’s iGA airport has claimed the top spot worldwide for hub connectivity, surpassing Frankfurt in this year’... more
AirportsAci Europe congress (4): Stefan Schulte is the new president of the association
Board of directors renewed
ACI Europe (Airports Council International), the trade association of European airports, held its General assembly yesterday as part of its 35th Annual congress and general assembly (18-20 June 2025),... more
AirlinesAci Europe Congress (3): updated "Net zero" resolution published
More and more airports join the commitment to reach zero emissions
At the 35th Aci Europe Annual congress and general assembly in Athens on 18-20 June, the association representing Europe's airports published its updated "Net zero" resolution, "announcing major progress... more
AirportsAci Europe congress (2): Best Airport Award winners announced
"The challenges of growth" is the theme of the award - ATTACHMENT
The winners of the Best Airport Award were announced at the Gala Dinner of the 35th Aci Europe Annual congress and general assembly (Athens, 18-20 June 2025), “the airports that have truly stood out, f... more
AirportsAci Europe congress: "Athens declaration and call to action" presented
Call to address aircraft noise
At the 35th Annual congress and general assembly of Aci Europe (Airports Council International, the association that brings together European airport managers) taking place in Athens (18-20 June 2025),... more