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AerospaceNASA entrusts Musk's SpaceX with launching new telescope for planetary...
It will detect difficult-to-detect near-Earth objects that could impact Earth
NASA has chosen SpaceX to launch an innovative telescope to monitor potentially dangerous asteroids and comets. As part of the Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch... 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
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
DiscussionsTransport sector accidents: multimodal investigation authority established...
Reference model, and an opportunity to reflect on the Italian situation
Spain has also decided to establish a multimodal investigation authority to investigate, for prevention purposes, accidents and incidents in the transport sector, abandoning the previous system based on... more
Civil aviationAirbus to build the communication network for the French air and naval force, stage 3
Contract valued of 480 million euros and a maximum duration of 10 years
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded the contract for the IP Network of the Naval Force (RIFAN) stage 3 to an industrial consortium led by Airbus Defence and Space and also comprising... more
AirlinesITA Airways: code-share flights with Lufthansa Group Airlines
The carrier announced the launch of ticket sales
ITA Airways, the Italian reference carrier, announces the launch of ticket sales for code-share flights with five airlines from the Lufthansa Group (Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines,... more
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
AerospaceBiomass forest measuring satellite shipped to Kourou
Its launch scheduled in April 2025 and will operate in orbit for five years
Biomass, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Airbus-built satellite, has left in the last days Toulouse for its journey by ship to Kourou, French Guiana, ready for launch.An Earth Explorer satellite is E... more
AerospaceMpge engine: first bi-propellant firing tests
It is entirely designed, manufactured, assembled, and tested in Italy
The MPGE, Multi Purpose Green Engine, is an environmentally friendly engine that uses hydrogen peroxide and kerosene as propellants. It is entirely designed, manufactured, assembled, and tested in Italy.The... more
AirlinesAir India and Lufthansa Group expand code-share partnership
Close to 60 routes operated by the four airlines across 12 Indian and 26 European cities
Air India and Lufthansa Group have agreed to build on their longstanding code-share partnership, which sees the Indian carrier enter into a new code-share agreement with Austrian Airlines, as well as expand... more
AirlinesAir Greenland expands its Atlantic fleet with an A-320neo aircraft
Scheduled to join the 2027 Summer schedule
Air Greenland has signed an agreement with company Carlyle to lease an A-320neo aircraft, which is scheduled to join the 2027 Summer schedule. The agreement runs for six years with an option to extend... more
Finance and economyP&W awarded F119 engine contract for USAF's F-22 aircraft fleet
A three year agreement valued up to USD 1,5 bn
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, secured a three-year contract valued up to $1.5 billion to sustain F119 engines, which power the US Air Force's F-22 fighter jets. The agreement will improve readiness... more
Civil aviationBoeing appoints Jeff Shockey to lead Government Operations, Global Public...
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
Civil aviationA-321XLR plane with P&W engine receives EASA type certification
The first model completed its maiden flight in June 2022
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued the Type Certificate for the A-321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. This follows the certification of the CFM LEAP-1A powered it in... more
AerospaceBoD of Leonardo approved the preliminary results 2024
Update on the Industrial Plan will be presented on March 11
The Board of Directors of Leonardo reviewed yesterday the preliminary results for the year ended December 2024.Results above or in line with 2024 GuidanceNew Orders increased to €20.9 billion (+12.2% c... more
HelicoptersJapan orders 17 CH-47JA Block II Chinook helicopters
The aircraft will be co-produced by Boeing and KHI - DATA SHEET
The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has ordered 17 CH-47 Block II Chinooks Extended Range to modernize its fleet, replacing some of its CH-47 JAs. The aircraft will be co-produced by Boeing and Kawasaki... more
AirportsDnata: Airport Handling launches operations at Rome-Fiumicino Airport
AH’s over € 20 million investment includes advanced electric vehicles
Airport Handling, part of leading global air and travel services provider dnata, has successfully launched operations at Rome-Fiumicino Airport. The company will support the safe and smooth operations... more
AccidentsICAO calls on States, aircraft operators to enhance support for crash victims...
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
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AirlinesAircraft. Istanbul: heavy snowfall affects air traffic
Flights cancelled until February 21. Those at Sabiha Gökçen Airport are also at risk
Turkish alone has cancelled over 150 flights today; Pegasus, SunExpress and AJet operating at Istanbul's second airport are also likely to cancel further flights more
Civil aviationBoeing appoints Jeff Shockey to lead Government Operations, Global Public...
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
Fair and showsEdge and Leonardo sign collaboration agreement
During the "Idex 2025" event from February 17 to 21
AccidentsDelta Air Lines plane upsets upon landing in Toronto: thrilling foo...
Only luck wanted there to be no victims, but 18 injured, some seriously - 2 VIDEOS
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
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DefenseElettronica. Carmenta will push forward the EU technology to achieve air...
The project has a duration of 30 months and a budget of approximately € 10 million
The future operational scenario is often characterized by unprecedented level of rapidly changing risks and uncertainty which in turn requires European detection and countermeasure capabilities, growing... more
AccidentsECA, flying to and over Ukraine
European response again inconsistent
The lack of clarity, coordination and guidance to pilots about overflying and flying to Ukraine at times of a developing serious military conflict is a great concern. Despite two disastrous aircraft events... more
AerospaceLaura Holmes at AVIONEWS: past and future of Collins Aerospace
Exclusive interview with the new Italian office CEO -VIDEO
Latest newsUkraine: statement by European Parliament's leaders
An extraordinary plenary session for next Tuesday
