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AirlinesCondor changes livery: the first aircraft with the new look has taken off
The aesthetics of the German company inspired by the sea and summer
The first aircraft with the new livery of the German air carrier Condor took off yesterday. The entire fleet of 50 aircraft will soon be repainted in stripes. It is a simple but elegant paint job that,... more
AccidentsPlane crash in China: many questions
The dynamics of the vertical descent raises many doubts among the experts
Flight 5735 operated by China Eastern Airlines with a Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft was at an altitude of 29,100 feet when something went wrong. It was in the skies over the hills of southern China. Then... more
AirlinesIta expands the network of international cargo services
A new route will connect Italy to the US
The opportunities for cargo services with Ita Airways comapany are increasing, thanks to the expansion of the passenger network for Summer 2022. From Saturday 2 April, will be available a new direct air... more
AirlinesU.S. questions about mask-wearing in flight
The opponents argue that the plane is not a dangerous environment because it is well ventilated
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is evaluating whether or not to renew the requirement, due to expire on April 18, for passengers to wear masks on board aircrafts. On this issue overseas,... more
Civil aviationA new helicopter maintenance center in London
A hangar for 12 rotary wing vehicles opens at London-Oxford Airport
A new helicopter maintenance, management, refurbishment and overhaul facility operated by Volare Aviation, a UK-based company specializing in aircraft services, is opening at London-Oxford Airport in the... more
DefensePoland buys 250 tanks
Invested 4.74 billion dollars to acquire U.S. Abrams SEPv3s
The government of Poland has signed in recent hours a contract for the purchase of 250 new M1A2 Abrams SEPv3 tanks produced by the U.S. company General Dynamics. The value of the order is around 4.74 billion... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Washington sends money and weapons to Kiev
The US authorized other aids to contrast the armed offensive of Russia
The United States has authorized in recent hours a new package of economic and military aid to Kiev and aimed at countering the military offensive against the Russians. Among the supplies there are anti-tank... more
Civil aviationNew Cessna hybrid-electric aircraft tested
It is the 337 Skymaster: on its fifth test flight it remained in the air for 32 minutes
A team of engineers, technicians and test pilots from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has recently conducted the first flight tests of a Cessna 337 Skymaster, equipped with an all-electric... more
AirlinesUnited Kingdom: Caa celebrates 50 years
Hillier (authority chairman): "Proud and excited to do our part for the future of aviation"
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (Caa) has turned 50 years old these days. The authority for the regulation of aviation in the United Kingdom began operating after the enactment of the Civil Aviation Act... more
AirlinesUSA: FBI bounty on laser attacks on planes
Federal police offer 10,000 dollars for info on Seattle airport incidents
The office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Seattle has announced that it will offer a reward of 10,000 dollars for information leading to the arrest of persons responsible for pointing... more
DefenseUkraine war: the IEA warning on nuclear power
Grossi (dg): "The personnel of the Ukrainian sites deserve admiration and gratitude".
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has repeatedly expressed concern about the difficult and stressful working conditions to which the personnel employed in the plants of the nuclear power plants... more
AirlinesWhy British Airways ticket prices go up and down
Cancellations and inconveniences: air carrier makes up for ticket costs, then backs down
After the numerous cancellations and delays of air connections, there has been a sharp increase in ticket prices for the U.K. national airline British Airways. This decision comes after the inconveniences... more
AirlinesThousands of flight connections cancelled in the US
Another weekend from black dot due to bad weather in Florida
Thousands of flight connections in the United States have been cancelled or delayed over the weekend due to weather conditions in Florida. These prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (Faa) to restrict... more
AirlinesOver 500 flight connections cancelled due to covid
The consequence of three days of infection among easyJet and BA staff
At least 45,000 passengers were left stranded after British airlines EasyJet and British Airways cancelled around 500 flights between Saturday 2 and Monday 4 April. The reason for this was the numerous... more
IndustryFincantieri: innovative stern trawler for German company
Signed a contract worth approximately 50 million euros
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary Vard, has signed a contract worth approximately 50 million euros for the design and construction of an innovative stern trawler for the German company Deutsche Fischfang... more
AccidentsChina plane crash: all wreckage collected
More than 49,000 pieces will be assembled in a hangar to rebuild the aircraft
Fifteen days after the China Eastern Airlines B-737/800 (flight MU5735) crashed in the mountains of Guanxi, the recovery of wreckage in China has been concluded. According to the Civil Aviation Administration... more
Civil aviationRussia: aircraft rental will be paid in rubles
The Kremlin's decision for leasing companies based in "unfriendly" countries
Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently signed a decree-law to regulate the fulfilment of financial obligations of Russian companies operating in the transport sector, including the aviation sector.... more
Civil aviationAirline tickets: high fuel prices rise
Some companies increase fares, others wait for answers from the market
The rise in fuel prices, despite increased demand for travel on the part of passengers, is threatening the recovery of the air transport sector. For this reason, the heads of the main airlines are considering... more
HelicoptersHelicopters. LM Sikorsky-Boeing adds to Team DEFIANT
Magnaghi Aeronautica and Collins Aerospace in the Group
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, and Boeing announced six new members of Team DEFIANT. These supplier teammates will join the team to support DEFIANT X, the advanced helicopter for the US Army’s F... more
AirportsRussia-Ukraine: CIA anticipated Hostomel airport blitz
The intelligence informed Kiev about the lightning military operation of Russian paratroopers
The attack on the airport "Antonov" of Hostomel, located north-west of the Ukrainian capital, had been anticipated by the US intelligence to the Kiev government. Thus, on the night of February 24, 2022,... more
DefenseRussian conflict: Odessa under attack
Reported with missiles and explosions in the south and east of the country
The Russian armed offensive continued into the night. After the easing of the siege on the capital Kiev, with the withdrawal of soldiers and armored vehicles of Moscow, the attacks are concentrating in... more
AirlinesITA Airways launches direct flight from Malpensa to "JFK"
New route enriches the company’s intercontinental offer
ITA Airways continues to increase the routes of its 2022 Summer season.From tomorrow, on Saturday 2 April, the company's offer will be enriched with the launch of the new connection from Milan-Malpensa... more
HelicoptersLeonardo confirms position in the world helicopter civil market
With new orders and deliveries in 2022 and 2023
Following the recent success at "Heli-Expo 2022" in Dallas, TX (8-10 March), Leonardo confirms its position in the commercial helicopter market announcing further advancements with recent sales of 23 aircraft... more
AirlinesPope Francis flies to Malta with ITA Airways aircraft
Tomorrow the take off from Fiumicino on plane with new blue livery
The Holy Father will travel with ITA Airways for his next papal flight departing tomorrow, on 2 April at 8:30 am CET from Rome-Fiumicino to Luqa, Malta's international airport. The flight will be operated... more
DefenseNATO’s Future Surveillance and Control capabilities
Trans-Atlantic team to develop technical concept
Airbus Defence and Space together with Northrop Grumman Corporation and seven industrial players forming the ASPAARO (Atlantic Strategic Partnership for Advanced All-domain Resilient Operations) team have... more
IndustryIndustry Team: NATO E-3 replacement study contract
In advance of the planned retirement in 2035
Boeing has been awarded a contract from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to conduct a Risk Reduction & Feasibility Study of future air surveillance, command, and control concepts. The study... more
AirlinesASL orders up to 20 additional Boeing aircraft
The cargo arline brings to 40 airplanes the total of orders with Seattle's giant
Dublin-headquartered ASL Aviation Holdings (ASL) and Boeing announced an order for up to 20 additional B-737/800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF). The agreement is for 10 firm orders and 10 purchase rights.This... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm: Benj Smith confirmed at the helm of the Group
Among the successes: good relations with unions and pilots, realigned the Dutch, focus on low-cost
The manager Benjamin Smith has been confirmed as managing director of the French-Dutch Group Air France-Klm until May 2027. This was decided yesterday by the board of directors of the two companies. The... more
AirlinesKLM nominates Marjan Rintel as new CEO
She will replace Pieter Elbers
The Supervisory Board of KLM intends to nominate Marjan Rintel as the new President and CEO of KLM. She is currently President and CEO of Dutch Railways (NS), where she has worked since November 2014.... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Moscow's withdrawal does not convince Kiev
Zelensky: "I think that as long as blood is flowing from here, I will never get out"
Russia announced the will to keep open a humanitarian corridor to evacuate civilians today from the city of Mariupol, in the south of Ukraine. The same had been done yesterday, but the continuous attacks... more
Latest newsRussia-Ukraine: Kiev attacks Russian crude oil depot
Military helicopters cross the border and fire missiles at the facility - VIDEO
The Kremlin has accused Ukraine of attacking an oil facility in the Belgorod region, on Russian territory. According to rumors, these were Soviet-made Mil Mi-24 attack aircraft belonging to the Kiev Air... more
AirlinesFinnair planes take off with Collins seats
Elegance and comfort with new seats, textile and refreshment area on long-haul flights
The first long-haul flights of the Finnish airline Finnair have started with Airbus A-350 and A-330 aircraft equipped with new cabins in Business, Economy and Premium Economy classes. It was announced... more
DefenseDraghi on the Ukraine war: from peace to European defense
"Italy requested as guarantor by Russia and Ukraine for the implementation of negotiation clauses"
The President of the Italian Council of Ministers, Mario Draghi, spoke on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday. At the top of the agenda of the conversation it was the armed conflict... more
Civil aviationPiaggio Aerospace: five new potential buyers
The sale process of the business complexes
The sale process of the business complexes of Piaggio Aero Industries and Piaggio Aviation -the two companies in extraordinary administration that operate under the Piaggio Aerospace brand- enters a new... more
AirlinesChina plane crash: preliminary report will be public
CAAC completed major search operations at site
The head of the safety office of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), Zhu Tao, has announced that Beijing has completed the main search and rescue operations at the crash site of the China... more
IndustryThe third and fourth Eurofighter Typhoon airplanes landed in Kuwait
In the framework of a wider order for a total of 28
The third and fourth Eurofighter Typhoons for the Air Force of Kuwait landed yesterday in country in the framework of a wider order for a total of 28 aircraft that will be delivered to the Kuwait Air Force.The... more
AirlinesITA Airways: six managers resign
After budget approval; second phase of airline development begins
The board of directors of the national airline ITA Airways has lost six directors out of a total of nine. The managers resigned yesterday, at the end of a board meeting in which the board approved the... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines focuses on biofuels
Company is investing 5 million dollars in research start-ups
US air carrier United Airlines announced yesterday an initial 5 million dollar investment in a technology start-up specializing in applied environmental research. The airline's goal is to screen and test... more
AirlinesUnited States protects slots for international flights
Government extends economic aid to air carriers by allowing cutting of routes
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended to the 2022 summer season the temporary exemption on the minimum requirements to be able to operate international flights at US airports. Under... more
Civil aviationUSA: zero tolerance against unruly passengers
It affirms the resigning administrator of Faa Dickson that leaves in week
The administrator of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Steve Dickson, said that the "zero tolerance policy" towards unruly passengers should remain in force indefinitely, even if US President... more
Civil aviationHacked Russian aviation agency website
Rosaviatsia portal unreachable for days: 65 Terabytes of data at risk
The Russian Federal Agency for Air Transport, Rosaviatsia, has been victim of an IT attack. The event dates back to last Saturday and explains why the website Favt.ru has been unreachable for several days.... more
DefenseUkrainian war: shower of bombs in the night
Air raid sirens sound in several cities, but Russians loosen grip on capital Kiev
The peace negotiations in Turkey do not stop the shower of bombs that has been falling on Ukrainian cities for over a month. Among them Zhytomyr, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Lysychansk and Poltava. Tonight several... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: glimmers of peace
In Turkey steps forward in negotiations between Moscow and Kiev
Positive signs emerge from the peace talks between the delegations of Russia and Ukraine that took place yesterday in Istanbul, Turkey. The two parties reached an agreement on some points: Kiev would enter... more
HelicoptersFincantieri: fourth corvette for Qatar launched
The flight deck and hangar are sized for hosting one NH-90 helicopter.
The launching of the corvette “Sumaysimah”, the fourth of the Al Zubarahclass of four vessels ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition program, too... more
AerospaceBoeing announces Senior Leadership Updates
The new assignments will be effective April 1
Boeing announced Ted Colbert as president and Chief Executive Officer of its Defense, Space and Security business. He succeeds Leanne Caret who is retiring following nearly 35 years of exceptional service w... more
DefenseUnited States: Biden proposes increases to defense budget
An 813.3 billion dollars plan is now under consideration by Congress
The White House unveiled in recent hours its new defense investment plan for fiscal year 2023. Specifically, US President Joe Biden has proposed spending of 813.3 billion dollars. A figure that marks... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Russian helicopters in action
Two Mi-28s attack Ukrainian armored vehicles - VIDEO
The Russian Defense Ministry released a footage today showing the moments when two attack helicopter, a Mil Mi-28N and a Mi-28UB, destroyed some Ukrainian armored vehicles with the use of guided missiles.... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: peace talks start in Turkey
Ceasefire at center. Kiev will not grant sovereignty requested by Moscow
Peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations have started in these hours at Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul. In Turkey they are trying to find a negotiated solution that would put an end to the... more
AerospaceMan on Mars by 2040
Washington asks for 1.93 billion dollars to fund space programs
The White House has requested the US Congress to allocate a budget of 26 billion dollars in 2023 for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa). Of that 1.93 billion dollars would be used... more
AccidentsChina plane crash: details about the crash
According to a reconstruction the aircraft was already losing parts as it crashed
The China Eastern Airlines' B-737/800 plane departing from Kunming and bound for Guangzhou (flight MU5735), which crashed on March 21st with 132 people on board, would have reached the speed of sound as... more