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AirlinesGround staff unlawfully gired: Qantas to pay AUD 120 Million in compensation
After Federal Court ruling, settlement reached with Australian Transport Workers Union
A fund will provide compensation to 1,820 former employees of handling services more
AirportsRomania strengthens its F-16 fleet with three additional aircraft from Norway
Already landed at Câmpia Turzii, they will be operated by the 48th Fighter Squadron
At the 71st "General Emanoil Ionescu" Air Base in Câmpia Turzii, to equip the 48th fighter squadron more
Civil aviationAirspaces. EASA and FAA sign declaration of intent
Reaffirmed mutual support for safe and secure civil aviation operations
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a statement of intent to continue to promote and enrich their partnership for mutual support in ensuring... more
AirlinesITA-Lufthansa, the EU says yes: the marriage will take place
Satisfaction on both sides. Closing at the beginning of 2025 - ATTACHMENT
"ITA Airways welcomes with satisfaction the final approval of the Directorate-General for Competition of the European Commission (Dgcomp) of the transaction for the sale of the stake in Italia Trasporto... more
AirlinesLondon-Heathrow Airport: third runway by 2025?
CEO Woldbye hopes so, trusting in the decisions of the new Labour government on the long-standing issue
During the Airlines 2024 conference held yesterday in London, Thomas Woldbye, CEO of Heathrow Airport Holdings, highlighted the urgent need for expansion for Heathrow Airport (London's main airport, as... more
DefenseLondon dismantles 14 CH-47 helicopters and entire Puma H-C2 fleet
Defense cuts to fill black holes. But Putin's threat of aggression looms
46 Watchkeeper Mk-1 drones also decommissioned. And the axe also falls on the forces of the Royal Navy more
DefenseBiden authorizes Ukraine to use ATacMS missiles in Russia
Kremlin comments: "Washington is throwing fuel on the fire". But North Korea is also doing its bit
US President Joe Biden has approved Ukraine's use of American-made long-range missiles to strike targets in Russia, US officials said on Monday. The move marks a major shift in Washington's policy, which... more
Civil aviationCirrus SR: Canadian Certification Green Light for G7 and G2+ Vision Jet Series
Tcca Approval strengthens Us Industry Presence in Region -VIDEO
The Cirrus SR, G7 Series and G2+ Vision Jets have successfully achieved Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) certification. The documentation confirms that Cirrus aircraft meet the rigorous regulatory... more
Civil aviationUkraine terminates air transport deal with Iran
But the measure will have little impact on an airspace already closed to civil aviation since 2022
The Ukrainian government has cancelled the bilateral air transport agreement with Iran, signed in Tehran on July 9, 1993. This was announced in recent days by the permanent representative of the Ukrainian... more
AirlinesAirports: EC receives dossier on excess slots of ITA and Lufthansa
While the two and the Italian MEF were arguing, the package was presented to the Commission: it goes to Easyjet, Air France and IAG
While ITA and Lufthansa were discussing, with the result that at the time of writing the closure of the Italian-German agreement that will definitively sanction the wedding between the two air carriers... more
DefenseBelgium to acquire MBDA SAMP/T NG medium-range system? Let's talk about it...
Towards a new era in Belgian air defense, contract perhaps within the year
There are strong rumors in the global media about a possible imminent decision by Belgium regarding its air defense. It seems that the country is oriented towards adopting the SAMP/T system, a flagship... more
DefenseRomania drafts law against drone intrusion into its airspace
Defensive measures for breaches that constitute a threat, including from conventional aircraft
Romania's Ministry of Defense has put forward a legislative proposal to allow the country's armed forces to intercept and neutralize, where necessary, drones that violate its airspace. A measure that reflects... more
AirlinesThe new airport in Nuuk, Greenland, will be inaugurated soon
From the end of 2026, the expansion of Ilulissat and the transformation of the heliport in Qaqortoq will follow
With the development of the existing small airport, Greenland will open a new international airport in its capital, Nuuk, scheduled to open on November 28. This is the first of three new transformation... more
Civil aviationRussian Federal Air Transport Agency lifts restrictions at Nizhny Novgorod airport
They were imposed to ensure the safety of civil aircraft flights
The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency, Rosaviatsiya, announced that the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency has lifted temporary restrictions on landings and takeoffs at Nizhny Novgorod Airport, also... more
Latest newsWorking tables. Italian Deputies of the Chamber on a mission in Albania
Among the topics discussed in the meeting: synergies in the transport infrastructure sectors; energy and environment
On 21 and 22 October, a delegation from the Italian Chamber of Deputies will travel to Tirana for the 1st meeting of the Italy-Albania parliamentary collaboration group, in implementation of the collaboration... more
Civil aviationNo aid from Berlin to Lilium, manufacturer of eVtol aircraft
Goodbye (perhaps) to the hope of a 50 million financial injection for the company already in crisis
The German Government has not granted the financial support requested (and strongly hoped for) by Lilium, a Bavarian company that builds eVtol (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft for air... more
DefenseUSA-UAE: "Iron Defender 24" exercise begins in the Persian Gulf
For America, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard forces and remotely piloted aircraft systems
From the US Navy command we learn in these hours that the forces of the United States Navy, the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard have joined the naval defense force of the United Arab Emirates for the... more
AirlinesSelf-driving planes: MoU between Wisk Aero and Airservices Australia
Memorandum lays foundation for integrating eVtol air taxis and Aam technologies into national airspace - VIDEO
Wisk Aero, a company that operates in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector and produces electric air taxis, has announced in these hours the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airservices... more
AirlinesAirplanes and civil rights: US Dot fines Lufthansa $4 Million
128 Jewish passengers denied boarding: highest fine ever imposeed by Department for Discrimination
The fine "sends a clear message to the industry: we stand ready to investigate and take action whenever passengers' civil rights are violated", said US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg more
AirportsItaly. Brescia airport: parliamentary question on weapons transit
"High risk for the safety of workers" who handle dangerous goods
The story of the alleged transit of armaments at the "Gabriele d'Annunzio" civil airport of Brescia-Montichiari arrives in Parliament. Last June 29, 2024, the Italian airport was the scene of a protest,... 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
AirlinesITA, Lufthansa, Alitalia: "Government clarify"
Interpellation by the Greens and Left Alliance addressed to the Ministries of Economy, Transport and Labour
The Italian Government has been called upon to clarify what the effects of the ITA-Lufthansa marriage will be and of a possible "judgment of unconstitutionality of the interpretative rule contained in... more
DefenseIran attack on Israel (2). Meloni in conversation with Tajani, Crosetto and Mantovano
Evaluation of all possible scenarios
According to what was communicated by official sources at Palazzo Chigi, immediately after receiving news of the developments following the UAV attack on Israel by Iran, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni... more
DefenseIran attack on Israel. Tehran warns: decisive response against countries complicit with Israel
Defense Minister threatens retaliation for "hostile collaborations"
The tone of the speech just delivered by the Iranian Defense Minister, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani, leaves no room for doubt. "Any country that opens its territory or runways to Israel to... more
AirlinesItalian Naples Airport: noise issue in Brussels
Rosa D'Amato (Greens) will submit two Parliamentary questions to the European Commission
Member of European Parliament Rosa D'Amato (Greens) announced the submission of two Parliamentary questions to the European Commission on airport noise pollution: one concerns citizens who live near the... more
AirlinesITA Airways: hearing by Minister Salvini
Question time on Government intentions on the Italian airline business plan
The Italian Minister of Infrastructure and Transport (MIT), Matteo Salvini, answered today a series of Parliamentary acts posed to him during question time in the Chamber of Deputies. Among the issues... more
Finance and economyEU: launched the fifth package of sanctions against Russia
Ursula von der Leyen "Sharper measures to hit economy", but someone disagrees
The EU recently gave birth to the fifth package of EU sanctions against Russia for the war in Ukraine. In fact, there is nothing new compared to what was anticipated yesterday. Coreper, the Committee of... more
AirlinesEU. Question on ghost flights in the European Union
By Brando Benifei and Giuseppe Ferrandino
"Parliamentary questions 10 January 2022 Question for written answer E-000095/2022 to the Commission Rule 138Brando Benifei (S&D), Giuseppe Ferrandino (S&D) Subject: hhost flights in the European UnionThe r... more
AirlinesEU. Parliamentary question on climate crisis and ghost flights
By Laura Ferrara and Mario Furore
"Parliamentary questions12 January 2022 Priority question for written answer P-000141/2022 to the Commission Rule 138 Laura Ferrara (NI), Mario Furore (NI) Subject: climate crisis and ghost flightsIn th... more
Civil aviationEU. Question on revision of Regulation (EC) for air navigation and cabin crew
By different members of Parliament
"Parliamentary questions20 December 2021Question for written answer E-005627/2021 to the CommissionnRule 138Laura Ferrara (NI), Mario Furore (NI), Ignazio Corrao (Verts/ALE), Clare Daly (The Left), Ciarán C... more
DefenseEU. Question on European defence acquisitions
The case of the Franco-German KNDS bid for the purchase of Leonardo’s OTO Melara and Wass
"Parliamentary questions 17 November 2021 Question for written answer E-005152/2021 to the Commission Rule 138Anna Bonfrisco (ID), Marco Campomenosi (ID) Subject: European defence acquisitions: the case o... more
AirportsEU. Question on plan to extend the airport in Parma (Italy
By Eleonora Evi (Verts/Ale)
"Parliamentary questions29 October 2021 Question for written answer E-004941/2021to the Commission Rule 138Eleonora Evi (Verts/ALE) Subject: Plan to extend the airport in Parma, ItalyThe MasterPlan 2018-2023 a... more
AirportsEuropean Parliament: question on Foggia airport’s compliance with EU regulations
By Mario Furore
"Parliamentary questions 26 October 2021Question for written answer E-004847/2021 to the Commission Rule 138Mario Furore (NI) Subject: Foggia airport’s compliance with EU regulationsIn 2019, the Ministry of... more
Civil aviationUnited States reopens travel by aircraft from Europe
Air companies will have to collect tracking information
The US will reopen the air borders to European citizens. The measure is expected to take effect in November. It was announced by the coordinator of the Covid-19 Response Team, Jeff Zients. To enter t... more
AirlinesAlitalia brand on sale: annonucement will start soon
The name worths 100-150 million Euros
The announcement for the sale of the Alitalia brand would be ready to go. The rumors were reported by numerous national media. The brand value is still secret. According to recent estimates it worths 100-150... more
Government actsEU, Covid. Answer to question on attempts to forge the Digital Green Pass
By Didier Reynders on behalf of European Commission
"EN P-003510/2021 Answer given by Reynders on behalf of the European Commission (31/8/2021)It is important to distinguish between the security of the EU Digital COVID Certificate itself, and the possible... more
AerospaceEU. Question on concerted European action on fire prevention
By Salvatore De Meo
"Parliamentary questions 17 August 2021 Question for written answer E-003912/2021to the CommissionRule 138Salvatore De Meo (PPE) Subject: Concerted European action on fire preventionIn recent years, severe... more
Government actsEU, Covid. Question on ‘Vaccine blackmail’ meaningless approved treatments capable of treating it
By Sergio Berlato
"Parliamentary questions19 August 2021 Question for written answer E-003925/2021 to the Commission Rule 138Sergio Berlato (ECR) Subject: ‘Vaccine blackmail’ meaningless when there are approved treatments capabl... more
AirportsEU. Covid: answer to question on use of the green card by Italy
Given by Didier Reynders on behalf of the Commission
"P-003792/2021Answer given by Mr Reynderson behalf of the European Commission(24/8/2021)The EU Digital COVID Certificate framework is based on Articles 21 and 77 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the... more
AirlinesEuropean Parliament. Question on restriction of competition in the provision of groundhandling services at airports in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic
By Ignazio Corrao
"Parliamentary questions21 July 2021 Priority question for written answer P-003685/2021to the CommissionRule 138Ignazio Corrao (Verts/ALE) Subject: Restriction of competition in the provision of groundhandling... more
Military aviationEuropean Parliament. Question on Italian aircraft blocked in the UAE
By Fulvio Martusciello
"Parliamentary questions 16 June 2021 Question for written answer to the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Rule 138Fulvio Martusciello... more
Civil aviationEuropean Parliament. Question on Sicily's costly flights
By Annalisa Tardino
"Parliamentary questions3 June 2021Priority question for written answer P-002969/2021 to the Commission Rule 138Annalisa Tardino (ID) Subject: Sicily’s costly flightsThe structural problem of expensive fl... more
AirportsEuropean Parliament. Question on divestment of Toscana Aeroporti Handling
Call on the Commission to support and protect the workers affected by the employment crisis
By Susanna Ceccardi (ID) more
AirlinesEuropean Parliament. Question on new Alitalia industrial plan
By Massimiliano Smeriglio and supported by two other members
"Parliamentary questions 22 April 2021Question for written answer E-002186/2021 to the Commission Rule 138Massimiliano Smeriglio (S&D) Subject: New Alitalia industrial planFlagship carrier Alitalia currently... more
AirlinesEuropean Parliament. Question on the Commission and ITA negotiations
By six MePs by PPE
"Parliamentary questions19 April 2021Question for written answer E-002099/2021 to the Commission Rule 138Antonio Tajani (PPE), Salvatore De Meo (PPE), Giuseppe Milazzo (PPE), Aldo Patriciello (PPE), Massimiliano... more
AirlinesEuropean Parliament. Question on impact of the COVID‑19 crisis on the aviation sector
By Karima Delli
"Parliamentary questions 3 May 2021 Question for oral answer O-000033/2021to the Commission Rule 136Karima Delli on behalf of the Committee on Transport and Tourism Subject: Impact of the COVID‑19 cris... more
AirlinesEuropean Parliament. Question on unequal treatment of ITA compared to Lufthansa and Air France-KLM
By six MEPs
"Parliamentary questions8 April 2021 Question for written answer E-001898/2021to the Commission Rule 138Anna Bonfrisco (ID), Marco Campomenosi (ID), Massimo Casanova (ID), Paolo Borchia (ID), Luisa Regimenti... more
AirlinesEuropean Parliament. Question on Alitalia, unfair incentives for carriers and allocation of slots at Linate airport
By five different MEPs
"Parliamentary questions6 April 2021 Question for written answer E-001841/2021to the Commission Rule 138Fabio Massimo Castaldo (NI), Mario Furore (NI), Dino Giarrusso (NI), Isabella Adinolfi (NI), Daniela R... more
AirlinesEuropean Parliament. Question on Alitalia and ITA: state of play and Commission decisions
By different MEPs
"Parliamentary questions6 April 2021Question for written answer E-001842/2021 to the Commission Rule 138 Fabio Massimo Castaldo (NI), Isabella Adinolfi (NI), Dino Giarrusso (NI), Daniela Rondinelli (NI), M... more
AirportsEuropean Parliament. Question on COVID-tested flights and harmonisation of EU travel protocols
By two MEPs
"Parliamentary questions12 March 2021 Question for written answer E-001411/2021to the Commission Rule 138Simona Bonafè (S&D), Giuseppe Ferrandino (S&D) Subject: COVID-tested flights and harmonisation of... more