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AirportsEarthquake in Myanmar and Thailand (2): relief in action, airlift for aid
Casualties on the rise; helicopters and planes to reach remote areas and transport the wounded - VIDEO
Yangon Airport, Myanmar, partially reopened for cargo planes carrying tents, blankets, food, drinking water and medical supplies more
AirportsEarthquake devastates Myanmar and Thailand: airports closed, mobility in crisis
Commercial air routes interrupted. Urgent appeal for humanitarian aid/ 2 VIDEOS
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 has shaken Myanmar and Thailand, causing severe damage and paralyzing key infrastructure. The epicenter of the quake was located in Myanmar, but the repercussions were... more
Civil aviationJapan revolutionizes pilot recruitment criteria
Minimum height limit abolished from 2026. Planes will be adapted
A turning point for the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF), but also for civil aviation: starting from fiscal year 2026, the Ministry of Defense has announced the abolition of the minimum height limit for... more
AccidentsBoeing trial for alleged 737 Max fraud: hearing set for June
Airplane model involved in two tragic accidents: 346 victims. The stakes are more than high...
The American justice system is preparing to shed light on one of the thorniest chapters of recent civil aviation. The United States District Judge Reed O'Connor has set the hearing for June 23 in which... more
CuriositiesHistoric aircraft: Australian Air Force restores glorious P-40E Kittyhawk A29-90
Ming the "Ruthless" brought back to life, protagonist of the skies in World War II - GALLERY
Air Marshal Stephen Chappell and Royal Australian Air Force Warrant Officer Ralph Clifton unveil the restored P-40E Kittyhawk A29-90, Ming the Merciless, on March 25, 2025, at the Australian International Airshow more
CargoAirplanes: Hong Kong tightens restrictions on transport of lithium-ion devices
The decision was taken after yet another fire on board, probably started by a power bank
Following a recent incident that saw an Airbus A-320 plane forced to make an emergency landing in China due to a fire on board, allegedly started by a lithium-ion battery, Hong Kong's civil aviation regulator... more
Civil aviation132 FAA employees reinstated, laid off under new Trump measures
The news was announced by the President of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists union, David Spero
PASS (Professional Aviation Safety Specialists, the American union that represents aviation safety specialists), through the comment of its national president David Spero, announced yesterday the reinstatement... more
AirlinesAbolition of "municipal tax" and increase in winter flights: Sardinia opens to dialogue
Region ready to give in to investments that increase air connections in low season
Transport Councillor Manca: We have started a dialogue with Ryanair, but we are open to proposals from other companies too more
Civil aviationWill Republic Airways CEO lead Trump-era FAA?
Bryan Bedford would be the leading candidate after Whitaker's resignation on January 20
The difficult task of the future administrator of the US authority that oversees civil aviation, at a time when the safety of America's skies is seriously put in doubt by a chain of air accidents more
Civil aviationUS: FAA suspends enforcement of new rule on air taxis and pilot training
The government intends to review the provisions, a key element of Urban Air Mobility
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA, the US authority that oversees civil aviation), announced yesterday the temporary suspension of the enforcement of the new regulation regarding air taxi operations... more
DefenseExtraordinary European Council says yes to "Rearm Europe", von der Leyen's plan
For Kiev, a 5-point package of measures has been approved. But without Hungary's approval - ATTACHMENT
The extraordinary summit of the European Council, which also saw the presence of Ukrainian President Zelensky, concluded yesterday evening in Brussels, during which decisive measures were adopted on two... more
DefenseCybersecurity. USA-Russia: American strategy changes course
Defense Secretary suspends offensive cyber operations against Moscow
In a move that has caused quite a stir in national security circles, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has decided to temporarily suspend offensive cyber operations against Russia conducted by Cyber Command.... more
CargoFAA speeds up hiring process for air traffic controllers
Duffy announces pay hikes and incentives; Musk 'Recalls' retired radar men
In an ambitious effort to address the country’s dire air traffic controller shortage, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has re-announced a series of initiatives to accelerate the “top talent” of the F... more
AirportsAirports: China speeds up customs checks for particularly important goods
The measure aims to boost the development of international air transport and trade
"Green channels" and sixteen measures aimed at improving efficiency in cargo management, passenger treatment, public services, reducing logistics costs and increasing the capacity of key ports more
IndustryTrump threatens to cancel Boeing deal for new Air Force One
The two VC-25B aircraft based on the B-747/8I were scheduled to be operational in 2024
US President Donald Trump said at an event in Miami that he plans to terminate Boeing's contract to build the next Air Force One if the company fails to meet delivery deadlines. Trump said in a tone that... more
DefenseUS strengthens defense alliance with Israel
Strategic cooperation and military support underlined by recent delivery of heavy ammunition
The strategic alliance between the United States and Israel is strengthened with the recent delivery of a significant quantity of heavy munitions, including the famous MK-84 bombs, known for their exceptional... more
Civil aviationDOT Secretary Duffy calls Boeing CEO to discuss safety and quality
After the Alaska Airlines B-737 MAX case in 2024, FAA standards controls become more stringent
The new Secretary of the US Department of Transportation, Sean Duffy, has asked Boeing CEO and President Kelly Ortberg to travel to Washington for an urgent meeting to review the company’s efforts to a... more
DefenseMunich conference, between International tensions and perspectives on the future of Kiev
Will US Vice President Vance meet Zelensky this afternoon?
The Munich Security Conference opened its doors today amid rising international tensions, providing a platform to discuss the future of Ukraine and the role of key global players in the current crisis.... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and safety. Seoul launches new rules, and bans e-cigs and power banks
The measure affects overhead bins on board and South Korean airlines
Passengers will still be able to carry them on board, but only in their personal luggage or in seat pockets, in order to ensure immediate access in case of emergency more
AirlinesRussian airspace closure causes aviation emissions increase
The measure, forcing substantial deviations from the route, has weighed on CO2 emitted globally
The exclusion of Russian aircraft from Western airspace –following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022– has forced European airlines to make substantial detours, with measurable impacts on gl... more
Civil aviationPhilippe Pascal new CEO of Aéroports de Paris: French Parliament gives green light
Leaving his current position as CFO, he succeeds the outgoing Augustin de Romanet
The French Parliament has approved the appointment of Philippe Pascal as the new CEO of the Aéroports de Paris (AdP) Group, which operates Paris airports. The choice, strongly supported by President Emmanuel... more
AirlinesHeathrow Airport: CAA to review pricing regime
Operators and airlines call for a profound reform of the regulatory model
'Heathrow Reimagined: A Better Hub for Britain' campaign launched more
AirportsOlbia intends to name the airport after Prince Karim Aga Khan IV
The request was officially submitted today by the Municipality to the competent authorities
The recent passing of HH Karim Aga Khan has deeply shaken the community of Olbia, prompting the Municipality to pay homage to the late prince. Mayor Settimo Nizzi, on the occasion of the proclamation of... more
AccidentsCRJ-700 Plane-UH-60 Helicopter collision: NTSB updates on investigation status
Wreck recovery and analysis, radar data and flight altitude, recorder decryption and maintenance - VIDEO
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB, an independent investigative agency of the United States Government), which is leading the investigation, is continuing operations to recover the wreckage... more
Civil aviationConflict zones in the Middle East: EASA updates on information
Bulletins replaced by information on remaining risks in the airspace of Israel, Iran, Southern Red Sea
Czib on Lebanon remains until next March more
Civil aviationPresidential planes: Trump proposes new look for Air Force One
It aims to modernise its aesthetics in the wake of the "renewal", but in "due time"...
Speaking to reporters aboard the presidential plane Air Force One, Donald Trump expressed his intention to change its iconic colors. The President described the aircraft as a "special airplane", but noted... more
Civil aviationColombia: Petro grants presidential plane for repatriation of nationals
After giving in to Trump's demands, he will facilitate the return of Colombians expelled from the US
Colombian President Gustavo Petro, as announced by the new American President in these hours, has given in to Trump's threat of duties and sanctions, even making the presidential plane available to facilitate... more
Civil aviationUS territories security: Trump's first measures to defend borders
Increased ground troops and more helicopters at US southern border
Acting US Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses released a statement on the Department of Defense's (DoD) actions in response to President Trump 's executive order on border security. The statement reads:... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: Trump revises FAA hiring criteria
Stop the policy that favored "Diversity, equity, and inclusion"; priority for "Safety and efficiency"
One of the first measures implemented by the new American President Donald J Trump was to get his hands on the hiring criteria within the Faa, Federal Aviation Administration, or the agency of the US Department... more
AccidentsJeju Air plane tragedy: ILS facility to be removed at Muan Airport
Or rather the reinforced concrete housing against which the B-737/800 crashed
The Muan incident has highlighted the need for a review of South Korea's airport infrastructure, and of the concrete ILS shelters located in critical areas more
DefenseItaly to acquire Rheinmetal's Skynex Air Defense Systems
One already on order for € 73 million, plus three options for a further € 204 million
Rheinmetall announced in a press release: The Italian Army has decided to introduce Skynex air defense systems; the order for the supply of a first system with a total value of 73 million Euros has already... more
AirlinesChronically delayed planes: US DOT sues Southwest Airlines
The Department of Transportation also fined Frontier Airlines for the same reason on three routes
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced yesterday a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for routinely operating multiple flights on chronic delays, a practice that has disrupted the travel of... more
AirlinesITA Airways (2): Italian Minister Giorgetti welcomes the entry of the new Board of Directors
He anticipates: the Mef will indicate Turicchi and Iannotta as members of the Advisory Committee
“I would like to thank the outgoing president of ITA Airways Nino Turicchi for the extraordinary work carried out in this delicate transition phase, and I wish the new Board of Directors and President S... more
DefenseUS Government greenlights helicopter sale to Zambia
A $100 million deal for an unspecified number of Bell 412s + support package
The United States government has approved the sale of Bell 412 twin-engine military utility helicopters to the Republic of Zambia for an approximate value of $100 million, as part of the Foreign Military... more
DefenseUS Defense expands contract for UH-72 Lakota helicopter support US Army
USD 315M contractual modification to Airbus agreement US Space & Defense
The US Army has awarded Airbus US Space & Defense a USD 315 million contract modification to provide logistics and engineering services in support of its fleet of UH-72 Lakota twin-engine light utility... more
Latest newsCecilia Sala returns home: the plane just took off from Tehran
Palazzo Chigi communicates it in a note
The plane that is bringing home Roman journalist Cecilia Sala, arrested in a hotel in Tehran on December 19 while she was in the country on a journalist visa, took off a few minutes ago from Tehran. This... more
AccidentsSeoul orders inspections of domestic carriers' B-737/800s
Focus on the landing gear after yesterday's tragedy and today's inconvenience
The Seoul government, through the head of aviation policy at the South Korean Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, Joo Jong-wan, has announced that it intends to carry out a safety inspection on all... more
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