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Civil aviationELT Group and Edge Group explore potential establishment of a jv in the UAE
Initial focus on naval systems, with expansion into air, space and land applications
Collaboration to drive advanced electronic warfare (EW) capabilities across multiple domains more
Civil aviationUS Transportation Secretary Duffy: SpaceX Team, "Advisor" to FAA Command Center
Musk's engineers called on to contribute to new air traffic control system
Of course, the current critical moment that the air traffic control system is experiencing, following the tragic mid-air collision between a commercial aircraft and a military helicopter that occurred... more
AirlinesCodeshare: Air India and Virgin Australia announce new partnership
Customers of the Delhi-based carrier will access 16 regional destinations in Australia and New Zealand
Air India and Virgin Australia today announced a new codeshare agreement that significantly strengthens connectivity and facilitates travel between India and Australia. The unilateral agreement allows... more
Civil aviationItalian Motor Valley, new epicenter for Concorde's return?
The new factory that will build the supersonic planes of the future should be built in Emilia
An ambitious project to relaunch the famous Concorde supersonic aircraft seems to have found new impetus in the Emilian Motor Valley. During a conference in Modena, Pano Kroko Churchill, founder and CEO... more
Defense"Idex 2025" (2). Embraer participates at the event
The company promotes two aircraft, C-390 and A-29
Embraer promotes its portfolio of defense aircraft and solutions at "IDEX 2025" (February 17-21 in Abu Dhabi, UAE), including the C-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport airplane and the A-29... 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
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
DefenseELT Group at "IDEX 2025" (February 17-21)
The main technologies showcased at the stand
ELT Group attends the 2025 edition of "IDEX" Exhibition, The International Defence Exhibition and Conference at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre between 17th and 21st February as a confirmation of... more
IndustryEmbraer begins production of Austria’s first C-390 Millennium airplane
This step took place during an official ceremony held at its production facility
Embraer has officially begun the structural assembly of the first C-390 Millennium for Austria. This major step took place during an official ceremony held at the Gavião Peixoto production facility in... 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
AirlinesITA Airways launches “Inspired by Alitalia” on three aircraft
Starting from tomorrow, after announcement last September - PHOTOS
Starting on February 15, ITA Airways will introduce the “Inspired by Alitalia” sticker on three new generation aircraft in its fleet. After being announced on September 27, 2024, and gradually rolled out... 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
AerospaceThales Alenia Space-ESA: contract signed for Hydron system
The project conducted with the support of the space agencies involved in this challenge
Thales Alenia Space (Tas), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for Element #2 of the HydRON (High-thRoughput Optical space... 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
Civil aviationIATA and 123Carbon to collaborate on interoperability for SAF registries
It will focus on three key elements
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and 123Carbon announced a strategic collaboration to develop interoperability between their respective Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) registries. Interoperability... more
Finance and economyEmbraer intends to invest USD 3.5 Billion by 2030
The announcement during a ceremony with authorities
Embraer announced yesterday its plans to invest approximately USD 3.5 billion by 2030 during the ceremony for "Mission 6 of the New Industry Brazil (Nova Indústria Brasil/NIB) - Technologies of interest... 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
AirportsFraport USA wins new bid to oversee concessions at Baltimore/Washington Airport
New contract will run for 23 years
Fraport USA, the US subsidiary of Fraport AG, has won the bidding to manage the retail concessions at Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI). The new contract between Fraport Baltimore Partnership... 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
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
AirportsPurchase proposals for Gesap (Palermo): there are reportedly four groups in the field
Even international investors are banking on the attractiveness of its airport, which is growing rapidly
According to confidential rumours that reached AVIONEWS, there are four offers for the purchase of Gesap, the company that manages Palermo airport (Sicily), advanced by four groups:- One from Argentina:... more
AirlinesRio Airport: B-737 Max 8 plane collides with vehicle on runway
The sudden braking during take-off does not prevent the impact. All safe - VIDEO
Shortly after 10:00 pm local time yesterday, an incident occurred at the "Antonio Carlos Jobim" airport in Rio de Janeiro-Galeão involving a Boeing -737 Max 8 aircraft (registration PS-GPP) of the Brazilian... more
AirportsEuropean airport passenger traffic finally exceeds annual pre-Covid levels in 2024
Top 5, mega airports, freight and aircraft movements - ATTACHMENT
The Full Year 2024 traffic report released today by ACI EUROPE confirms that Europe’s airports finally surpassed pre-Covid (2019) passenger volumes last year, welcoming more than 2.5 billion passengers. Passenger tr... more
AirlinesEmbraer and Airlink sign contract for Collaborative Inventory Planning
The agreement will provide support for 68 aircraft
Embraer and Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, inked yesterday a spare parts inventory support agreement covering the carrier’s all-Embraer fleet of 68 aircraft.The agreement will see Airlink bec... more
Civil aviationMoscow: rumors about private jet landing at Vnukovo from Washington
Raised speculation about links to plane used by Trump in first term as US president
A private plane landed at Moscow's Vnukovo airport from Washington on Thursday morning, fueling speculation about possible ties to Steve Witkoff, a prominent figure and special envoy to the Middle East... more
AccidentsArizona: Learjet 35A and Gulfstream G-200 collide after runway excursion
One victim and several injured. The Learjet is owned by the famous rocker Vince Neil, who was not on board - VIDEO
Yesterday afternoon, on Monday, February 10, at 2:38 pm local time, Scottsdale Municipal Airport was the scene of a plane crash involving two jets. One of the aircraft, a Learjet 35A (registration N81VN),... more
CargoEmbraer's E-Freighter aircraft earns triple certification
By EASA comes after FAA and ANAC approval in 2024
Embraer’s E-Freighter, the E190F, is fully certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and is therefore certified for global operations. Full certification from the Federal Aviation A... more
AccidentsUN an-26B/100 plane suffers damage while going off runway during landing
It happened a few hours ago at the airport of Ndélé, Central African Republic; 2 injured
An Antonov An-26B/100, registration UR-ELB and operated by Air Urga for the United Nations, was involved in an accident a few hours ago at Ndélé airport, in the north-east of the Central African Republic. T... more
AirlinesAir traffic growth in Italy in 2024: over 218 million passengers
Up 11% from the previous year. Sector recovering
According to the latest data, Italian commercial aviation has seen a significant recovery in 2024, with a total of 218.4 million passengers, up 11% compared to the previous year. These figures testify... more
Airlines"Bit 2025" (2). ITA Airways' presence at the event
Summer 2025: 59 destinations; Winter 25-26 new flight
ITA Airways participates for the third consecutive year in the "Borsa Internazionale del Turismo" ("BIT"), taking place in Milan from February 9 to 11. The airline will be present in Pavilion 9 with... 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
AerospaceSpace Norway orders THOR 8 satellite from Thales Alenia Space
With a launch mass of 4 metric tons; launch in 2027
Space Norway, Northern Europe’s leading satellite operator, and Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), today announced they have signed a contract for the s... more
AccidentsKLM B-787/9 airplane makes emergency landing in San José, Costa Rica
Windshield damage detected during Atlantic overflight. Flight safety decision made
Yesterday, on February 9, a Boeing -787/9 airplane operating KLM flight 759, taking off from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport, had to make an emergency landing at the "Juan Santamaría" International Airport... 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
AirportsChinese markets up: raising consumption drive Shanghai and Shenzen
Strong contribution from Lunar New Year: airports and train stations stormed by travellers
Chinese Stock Exchanges closed the session with positive results, overcoming initial uncertainties. The Shanghai Composite index gained 1.01% to stand at 3,303.67 points, while the Shenzhen Composite rose... more
AerospaceTAS and Nibe sign a satellite supply contract
For Earth observation constellation project
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with NIBE Space (a subsidiary of NIBE Limited) concerning the supply of a high-resolution optical... more
AirlinesAir Canada announces new Naples-Montreal route
More air connections from Italy for Summer 2025
Air Canada inaugurates a new direct route between Naples and Montreal for Summer 2025, further consolidating its presence in Italy for a total of four destinations (Milan, Rome, Venice, Naples). The presentation... more
DefenseSouth Korea, Thailand: military leaders meet to strengthen cooperation
At the center of the talks are UAV aerial systems, cyberspace and joint exercises such as Cobra Gold
The military leaders of South Korea and Thailand met in Seoul yesterday to discuss new strategies for defense cooperation, with a focus on drone aircraft, cyberspace and joint exercises. The meeting, hosted... more
IndustryEmbraer and Flexjet: purchase agreement for Phenom and Praetor aircraft
Valued at up to USD $7 billion, including a firm order of 182 airplanes and 30 options, services and support
Embraer Executive Jets, a division of Embraer, announced today a purchase agreement with Flexjet, global reference in the fractional jet ownership segment. The agreement comprises a fleet of Embraer business... 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
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
DefenseKC-390 Millennium, Embraer's flagship aircraft at "Aero India 2025"
At the Brazilian company's stand, this and other solutions for the defense sector
Embraer announced today that it will be present at "Aero India 2025", Asia's leading aerospace and defense event scheduled for February 10-14. The Brazilian company will showcase its flagship KC-390 multi-mission... 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
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: today handling staff strike
Report on a small fire at Rome-Ciampino aiport
Brief. Due to the Italian strike impacting ground handling services on February 5, 2025, some flights may be delayed or cancelled. Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) in a statement said that passengers are therefore... 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
IndustryAirbus: to define France's future maritime patrol aircraft
Signed a contract for a risk-assessment study of the programme
The French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l'Armement) has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space as prime contractor, in partnership with Thales, for a risk-assessment study o... more