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AirlinesFlydubai announced financial results 2024
It carries 15.4 million passengers
Flydubai reported today record-breaking annual results for its financial year ending 31 December 2024.The Dubai-based carrier marks its strongest-ever financial performance in its 15-year history, reporting... more
AirlinesIn-flight emergency: landing at Fiumicino due to bomb scare
For an American Airlines plane
An American Airlines plane, departing from New York bound for New Delhi, made an emergency landing at Fiumicino Airport at 5:22pm. The landing was made necessary due to a bomb scare, following which the... more
Civil aviationBoeing appoints Jeff Shockey to lead Government Operations, Global Public Policy & Corporate Strategy
Effective from next Monday, he will report to President and CEO
Boeing announced yesterday Jeff Shockey as the company's new executive vice president of Government Operations, Global Public Policy & Corporate Strategy, effective Feb. 24.He will lead industry's global... more
AccidentsICAO calls on States, aircraft operators to enhance support for crash victims and families
Statement issued today on the occasion of the International Day commemorating them
On the occasion of today’s International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and their Families, ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano has issued the following statement:“Recent tragic events in... more
Civil aviationArcher receives FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy
To build a pipeline of pilots in preparation for air taxis services with its Midnight aircraft
Archer Aviation received FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certification to launch its pilot training academy. This certification, referred to as Part 141, is granted to a flight school by the FAA,... more
Fair and showsEdge and Leonardo sign collaboration agreement
During the "Idex 2025" event from February 17 to 21
EDGE and Leonardo have signed a groundbreaking collaboration agreement to further enhance their partnership in developing solutions across six critical domains. The agreement aims to strengthen existing... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines staff reductions (2): message by its CEO Jordan
Benefits and bonuses for laid-off workers; support for offboarding and outplacement phases; cuts from the end of April
The workforce reduction plan announced by Southwest Airlines (see AVIONEWS) was accompanied by a second press release in which Robert (Bob) Jordan, President, CEO and Vice-President of the Board of Directors,... more
AirlinesAirplane-train. ITA-FS: ticket to travel between Italy and Spain
Integrated solution between iryo’s Frecciarossa and carrier's aircraft
iryo, the high-speed rail operator in Spain, partially owned by Trenitalia (FS Group), and ITA Airways, Italy’s reference carrier, have signed an agreement to offer integrated "train+airplane" travel b... 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 aviationIcao. GlSS secures major commitments for sustainable air transport development
The three day event drew over 1500 attendees from 108 States
Global aviation leaders secured significant commitments toward sustainable aviation fuel production and enhanced capacity-building mechanisms at the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) fourth... more
AirlinesFraport, traffic figures in January: decrease at Frankfurt Airport
Total passenger numbers across the Group increase
3.9 million travellers flew via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in January: this corresponded to a decrease of 3.1 per cent compared to the same month in 2024. The decline was a result of cuts to flight services... 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
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
AirportsAVIONEWS at the ‘Airport Day’ event (4): speech by Salvini (Italian MIT)
“The Ministry of Infrastructure stands by Assaeroporti"
At the conclusion of the “Airport Day” meeting, the Italian Minister of Infrastructure and Transport (Mit), Matteo Salvini, spoke. Asked at the end of the conference about the duties announced by US Pre... more
AirportsAVIONEWS at "Airport Day" (3): speech by Pierluigi Di Palma (Italian Enac)
Today's achievements thanks to several factors, including Government intervention and the ITA-Lufthansa agreement
Pierluigi Di Palma, president of Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), spoke at the press conference entitled “Airports on track for the country”, where “Airport Day” was celebrated. “During the pande... more
AirportsAVIONEWS at "Airport Day" (2): speech by the Assaeroporti's President
Borgomeo: "The success of the airport system has reached numbers we did not expect”
A press conference was held this morning on the occasion of “Airport Day”, an Italian event promoted by Assaeroporti, the Association of Italian Airports, which represents 26 airport management companies for... more
AirportsAVIONEWS at the “Airport Day” event: in Rome conference “Airports on the runway for the Country”
During the meeting, Italian airports manifesto was presented; Salvini (MIT) also participated
A press conference entitled “Airports on the runway for the Country” is being organised today in Rome on the occasion of “Airport Day”, a national event promoted by Assaeroporti. The initiative, spread... more
AirlinesJal Group: results for the 3Q of FY ending March 2025
It announced changes to the BoD and executive officers
The JAL Group announced yesterday the consolidated financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2025 (April 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024).Summary: - Revenues and profits increased... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS interviewed Sandro Pappalardo, ITA Airways President
Goals, future of the company and key role of the staff - VIDEO
After a joint press-conference between ITA Airways and the Lufthansa Group (see for details AVIONEWS) to make the merger for the press official between the two groups, AVIONEWS asked Sandro Pappalardo,... more
AirportsEuropean aviation sector’s new decarbonisation roadmap is a reality check for the Commission
To set out a strategy that reflects the role sector plays in economy and global competitiveness
Europe’s aviation sector today called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to set out an Aviation Strategy that reflects the essential role aviation plays in Europe’s economy and global com... more
Civil aviationNBAA issues statement on pause for Canada and Mexico tariffs
Following the Trump administration’s announced intention
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) issued yesterday the following statement following the Trump administration’s recently announced intention to pause planned tariffs for Canada and Mexico.“Business avia... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS interviewed Joerg Eberhart, CEO of ITA Airways
“Growth and new hires in two years” – VIDEO and PHOTO
At the end of the press conference (see for details AVIONEWS) organized by ITA Airways and Lufthansa in the occasion of the official celebration with press of the Italian-flag airline’s entry in the G... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS at the ITA Airways-Lufthansa Group conference
Full integration and growth expected in two years - VIDEO
A press conference was held today with the top management of ITA Airways and the Lufthansa Group. ITA was represented by its President, Sandro Pappalardo, CEO Joerg Eberhart, and board members; Lufthansa... more
AirlinesITA Airways (3) unveils new commercial initiatives in synergy with Lufthansa Group
Partnership between Volare and Miles & More, with additional benefits for passengers
Today, ITA Airways hosted its first press conference of 2025 at its headquarters in Rome-Fiumicino. The event was presented by Sandro Pappalardo, Chairman of ITA Airways, Joerg Eberhart, CEO of ITA Airways,... more
AirlinesITA Airways into the Lufthansa Group (2): integration has commenced
The Italian airline will move from March into T1 in Frankfurt and into T2 in Munich
The Italian carrier leaves SkyTeam to enter into Star Alliance in 1H2026 more
AirportsFrankfurt Airport to regularly use walk through scanners for passengers
Federal Police approves it following a roughly one-year test phase at T1
Frankfurt is one of the world’s first airports to regularly employ walkthrough scanners for passenger security checks. Following a roughly one-year test phase at Concourse A in Terminal 1, the German F... more
AirlinesITA Airways-Lufthansa press conference today in morning
With the top management of the two airlines as speakers
ITA Airways press conference will take place today, on Monday February 3, at 10:30 am, at the airline's headquarters in Fiumicino (Via Alberto Nassetti 2).The speakers are:Sandro Pappalardo, Chairman ITA... more
AirlinesLufthansa Group: Julia Hillenbrand VP Sales Europe, Middle East and Africa
She replaces Lorenza Maggio, BoD of ITA Airways
Julia Hillenbrand has been appointed as the new Vice President Sales EMEA Lufthansa Group Airlines. She is taking over the responsibility of all commercial and sales activities of all Lufthansa Group airline... more
Civil aviationCollision in flight plane-helicopter. Nbaa (2): Chris Rocheleau as FAA acting administrator
The Association welcomes his selection by Trump at a critical time after the tragedy
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the announcement, made yesterday by President Donald Trump, that Chris Rocheleau has been appointed acting administrator of the Federal Aviation... more
AccidentsPlane-helicopter collision. NBAA: statement about tragic event over the Potomac river
Bolen: "First responders who worked through the night in high winds and ice to support the rescue effort"
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) president and CEO Ed Bolen issued yesterday the following statement regarding the Jan. 29 midair collision between American Eagle flight 5342 and an Army... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA: global air demand reaches record high in 2024
The results on international and domestic markets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2024 full-year and December 2024 passenger market performance showing record high demand.Total full-year traffic in 2024 (measured in revenue... more
AccidentsAirplane-helicopter collision (3). The sheet by ASN
The technical details of the aircraft
Below a summary sheet by Aviation Safety Network about the collision in flight happened in the skies of Washington between an airplane operated by PSA on behalf of American Airlines, and a helicopter of... more
AccidentsAirplane-helicopter collision (2). AA CEO statement on flight 5342
US authorities FAA and NTSB will investigate on accident - VIDEO
American Eagle flight 5342 on a CRJ-700 aircraft operated by Psa Airlines, en route from Wichita, Kansas to Washington Dc was involved in a mid-air collision last night. "On board the aircraft there were... more
Civil aviationSean Duffy sworn in as secretary of US DoT
He signed his first memorandum
Sean Duffy was officially sworn yesterday in as the 20th Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). Upon arrival at USDOT headquarters, his first act was signing a memorandum... more
Fair and showsElt Group (2) signs a MoU with Shamal in Saudi Arabia
The industry established a strong relation with the Kingdom
As part of the Italy-Saudi Arabia institutional round table, in the presence of the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni and the Saudi Minister of Investment HE Khalid A. Al Falih, ELT... more
Fair and showsElt Group signs MoU with Sami-Aec
Reaffirming its role as a strategic partner in Saudi industry
As part of the Italy-Saudi Arabia institutional round table, in the presence of the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni and the Saudi Minister of Investment HE Khalid A. Al Falih, ELT... more
Finance and economyPiaggio Aerospace: preliminary contract signed
For the transfer of the business complexes to a Turkish company
The preliminary contract for the transfer of the business complexes of Piaggio Aero Industries and Piaggio Aviation –the two companies operating under the Piaggio Aerospace brand- to the Turkish Company B... 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
Finance and economyEU-US duties. Tajani: "Dialogue is the best way, without giving up on protecting our interests"
The statement on the sidelines of the agreement on air transport between Italy and Mongolia
The Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said today that cooperation and dialogue are the most effective tools to address challenges in relations between the European Union and the USA. The observation... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Minister Tajani signs first agreement between Italy and Mongolia
In view of the activation of direct connections between the two States - PHOTO
The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), Antonio Tajani, signed today at the Farnesina (headquarters of the Ministry) the first agreement on aircraft and transport... more
AirlinesItalian Enac: President Di Palma met Joerg Eberhart, new CEO of ITA
About airline strategies and objectives after merger
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) President Pierluigi Di Palma met yesterday the new CEO of ITA Airways, Joerg Eberhart, to discuss the carrier's strategies and objectives in light of the recent... 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
Civil aviationIATA: inaugural "World Data Symposium" in Dublin, Ireland
The event will take place in February hosted by Aer Lingus
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will launch the inaugural IATA "World Data Symposium" (WDS) in Dublin, Ireland on 26-27 February.Hosted by Aer Lingus and held under the theme of “Digital ski... more
AirlinesITA Airways (2). Lufthansa Group finalizes 41 percent stake
Michael Trestl (39) will be responsible for the holistic integration
The Lufthansa Group will provide further information at a press conference in Rome on 03 February, 2025 more
AirlinesITA Airways: first meeting of the new Board of Directors
Appointed by the assembly in the last days - PHOTOS
The new Board of Directors of ITA Airways convened today, appointed by the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting of ITA Airways held on January 15 implementing the agreements entered into in June 2023 and the... more
DefenseAdmiral Cavo Dragone takes over from Admiral Bauer as Chair of the NATO Military Committee
In his inaugural address he added that, “Alone, we may go faster, but together, we can go further" - PHOTO
Today, 17 January 2025, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone assumed the role of Chair of the NATO Military Committee, officially receiving the gavel from his predecessor, Admiral Rob Bauer, during a special... more
AirlinesRyanair will reduce the air traffic in Summer 2025 with Spain
-18%: loss of 12 routes and 800,000 seats due to che airport costs by Aena
The low-cost cancels flights in two airports and reduces traffic in other five regional ones more
Civil aviationEASA signs agreement with military defence group OCCAR
To enhance European aviation safety
The Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Florian Guillermet, and the Executive Administration Director of the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (Organisation... more
AirlinesITA Airways new BoD appointed: Lufthansa's statement
Joerg Eberhart and Lorenza Maggio two of five members -PHOTOS
Joerg Eberhart and Lorenza Maggio have been appointed yesterday among the five-member Board of Directors of ITA Airways: Lufthansa's statement.Joerg Eberhart (54) has been responsible for the strategic... more